Heavyweights Tom Schwarz (25-1, 17 KOs) and Ilja Mezencev (20-1,(17 KOs) faced off at the final press conference for Saturday’s rematch at the Stadthalle in Magdeburg, Germany. Schwarz previously knocked out Mezencev in 2015, but Mezencev also scored a knockdown in a competitive fight. It will be Schwarz’ second fight since his loss to Tyson Fury.
Tom Schwarz: “He underestimates me again. That has always been a big mistake. The last three months have been the hardest of my life, but now I want more. I know what I’ve achieved and what I can do. This will be felt by Ilya!”
Ilja Mezencev: “I’m now at a level where Tom can’t keep up. Better not to comment on the outcome of the fight, the winner will be Ilya Mezencev!”
The winner of this fight will then fight Otto Wallin on the undercard of Tyson Fury/Deontay Wilder Rematch next year.
Doubt Tyson’s team take the Wilder fight. Tyson prob not as good as he used to be. Add that horrendous cut, he is now damaged goods. Arum wants to keep Tyson safe, and make him a “star” fighting B-class opponents
NJ Boxing might be right. Great post. I am giving you an A+.
Tom Schwarz in 5 or less. And, I agree with Arturo. I would like to see Schwarz fight Wallin on the Wilder undercard. Schwarz will likely lose that fight, but who knows.
Deontay will knock Fury out in the rematch.