Luis Palomino: Austin Trout fight at BKFC 57 'definitely a good start' toward marquee names

Luis Palomino isn’t fully pleased with the alternatives he’s been getting as of late in BKFC, however believes issues are handing over the precise path.

The BKFC light-weight champion returns to the ring this Friday, as he’s set to headline BKFC 57, which matches down on the Seminole Exhausting Rock Lodge & On line casino in Hollywood, Fla.

Palomino has been angling for fights towards the marquee names of BKFC corresponding to Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes. Though he didn’t get any of these for his return, he did draw former WBA champion Austin Trout, who he finds as a very good introduction for the larger names.

“That is positively a high-profile title,” Palomino advised MMA Junkie Radio. “I like this title. I used to be purported to combat him some time again, nevertheless it didn’t occur, and now we introduced the combat again. It is a two-time former WBA champion. He brings all of the eyes of the boxing neighborhood. (Mike) Perry and Eddie Alvarez they create the eyes of the MMA neighborhood. Each communities are large. Boxing is older than MMA. Over right here, in Florida, the boxing neighborhood is large. All of them have all these old-school Cuban boxers and whatnot, and all people is tuned in. This occasion is bought out.

“Everybody’s eyes are on this combat as a result of this can be a very high-profile boxer, very achieved. He fought the likes of Canelo Alvarez – gave him a run for his cash, the Charlo brothers. He even knocked out Miguel Cotto. The man has performed his job in glove boxing, so this can be a high-profile combat that I’ve been asking. It may not be the one I’ve been asking for, nevertheless it’s positively a very good begin.”

Palomino beforehand advised MMA Junkie that he’s prepared to retire after Saturday if he doesn’t get the larger names he was asking for.

“You’re bringing them in with the eyes behind them, however I feel we’ve performed that sufficient to construct in your champions that have been in-built your home, and that’s me, that’s the Juggernaut, that Christine Ferea,” Palomino stated. “I’ve six world title defenses. I’m the one undefeated, two-division undefeated champion. I’m out right here elevating my hand asking to combat all these high-profile names and prepared to go three weight lessons above. … I’m like, ‘Hey, man. Throw me a bone. I’m not simply asking, I’ve earned it. I’m 9-0, undefeated, two-division champion. I’ve earned it and that’s what I’m preventing for.”