Martin Gethin will follow Carl Froch's blueprint when he takes on Panamanian puncher Ammeth Diaz on Friday night in a bid to earn himself a world title shot.
Gethin makes a significant step up in class at Walsall Town Hall when he faces Diaz in an IBF lightweight title final eliminator, less than a week after fellow midlander Froch used his boxing skills to beat old rival Mikkel Kessler.
The 29-year-old Gethin is well aware of Diaz's reputed power, having seen the Central American's record of 31-11 (22KOs) even if he has done little homework on his opponent.
"I don't really watch tapes of fighters I'm going to box, to be honest," Gethin said. [Click Here To Read More]
Gethin makes a significant step up in class at Walsall Town Hall when he faces Diaz in an IBF lightweight title final eliminator, less than a week after fellow midlander Froch used his boxing skills to beat old rival Mikkel Kessler.
The 29-year-old Gethin is well aware of Diaz's reputed power, having seen the Central American's record of 31-11 (22KOs) even if he has done little homework on his opponent.
"I don't really watch tapes of fighters I'm going to box, to be honest," Gethin said. [Click Here To Read More]