By Jake Donovan - Ajose Olusegun has been in this position far too often. ‘Win this fight, your next will be for the title’ is the promise constantly being made, but the unbeaten 140 lb. contender continues to watch a slew of fighters leapfrog him on their way to his promised title shot.
The latest rumor pits the 32-year old against hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse on September 8 in a site to be determined. The bout will serve as the co-feature to a welterweight title fight between Randall Bailey and Devon Alexander, both of which will air on Showtime as televised doubleheader.
Olusegun is just as excited as everyone else over the possibility of facing Matthysse, who was last seen destroying former two-division titlist Humberto Soto last month in a WBC-sanctioned fight. However, he is rightfully concerned about a recent pattern that has developed over the past year.
“I have no problem fighting Lucas Matthysse. He’s a top guy,” states Olusegun (29-0, 14KO), who has not fought since winning a wide decision over Ali Chebah last September on Showtime. “When I am fighting him, I will be fighting for the world title.” [Click Here To Read More]
The latest rumor pits the 32-year old against hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse on September 8 in a site to be determined. The bout will serve as the co-feature to a welterweight title fight between Randall Bailey and Devon Alexander, both of which will air on Showtime as televised doubleheader.
Olusegun is just as excited as everyone else over the possibility of facing Matthysse, who was last seen destroying former two-division titlist Humberto Soto last month in a WBC-sanctioned fight. However, he is rightfully concerned about a recent pattern that has developed over the past year.
“I have no problem fighting Lucas Matthysse. He’s a top guy,” states Olusegun (29-0, 14KO), who has not fought since winning a wide decision over Ali Chebah last September on Showtime. “When I am fighting him, I will be fighting for the world title.” [Click Here To Read More]
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