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New Jersey super-welterweight John Thompson IV bulldozed his way to a world title opportunity this Saturday by icing touted LA prospect Brandon Adams with a single spectacular left hook in May.
But the 26 year old landscape and portrait artist insists that it’s his mesmerising skills that will see him land the vacant WBO title when he swaps leather with Liverpool’s Liam Smith at Manchester Arena.
‘That knockout just happened naturally. I do have strength but I certainly don’t rely on it. First and foremost, I’m a pure boxer; smart, intelligent, adaptable,’ stresses the self-managed 6ft 1in stylist who has lost just once in 18 paid starts.
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But the 26 year old landscape and portrait artist insists that it’s his mesmerising skills that will see him land the vacant WBO title when he swaps leather with Liverpool’s Liam Smith at Manchester Arena.
‘That knockout just happened naturally. I do have strength but I certainly don’t rely on it. First and foremost, I’m a pure boxer; smart, intelligent, adaptable,’ stresses the self-managed 6ft 1in stylist who has lost just once in 18 paid starts.
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