By: Sean Crose
It’s lengthy been seen as considered one of boxing’s true glamor divisions – and with good purpose. For Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, Marlon Starling and seemingly numerous different greats have risen to grasp the welterweight realm. Now 31 12 months outdated Tennessee native Avious Griffin is trying to make his mark at welterweight. He’ll be highlighting Boxing Insider’s February twentieth card at Manhattan’s Sony Corridor by taking up Jose Luis Sanchez for the WBC USA welterweight title. The battle between the 16-0 Griffin and the 14-4-1 Sanchez can be scheduled for 10 rounds.
Sanchez will certainly have his work minimize out for him if he desires to attain the upset win in Instances Sq. simply over per week from now. For starters, Griffin will enter the ring with not less than a 4 inch top benefit. After which there’s the matter of Griffin’s good file. All however considered one of Griffin’s fights have ended inside the distance. Sanchez has solely been stopped inside the distance as soon as, however he doesn’t appear to have a lot punching energy of his personal. Certainly, solely 4 of Sanchez’ 14 victories have come earlier than the ultimate bell had been sounded.
There’s a purpose Griffin is seen as a possible rising star. Not solely does he possess struggle ending energy, Griffin additionally has a colourful, tragic backstory. He did time for against the law he didn’t commit, in spite of everything. He additionally misplaced his father, who died whereas his son tried speeding him to the hospital. Though he misplaced his freedom in addition to his inspiration, Griffin determined he wasn’t going to be swallowed alive by occasions past his management. Therefore Griffin’s nickname: “The Underdog.” Ought to he proceed alongside his present profession trajectory, although, he gained’t be seen as an underdog for much longer.
With all that being mentioned, it’s greater than probably that Albuquerque native Sanchez isn’t making the journey to New York Metropolis within the lifeless of winter merely to gather a paycheck. This can be a enormous alternative for the 32 12 months outdated to show his profession round. Certainly his final struggle noticed Sanchez lose to Santiago Dominguez again in March. A win over a pink sizzling Griffin would increase numerous eyebrows in all the fitting methods for Sanchez. Once more, although, besting Griffin can be no simple job. All Griffin has to do is land and land arduous. A frightening problem if ever there was one.
