Sunday, July 29 2012

KIRT SINNETTE, the Trinidad and Tobago and WBC (World Boxing Council) CABOFE (Caribbean Boxing Federation) light heavyweight champion, is busy in training for an impending WBC International title bout on September 2.

But the WBC has short-listed a group of three fighters, from whom one will be chosen to oppose the 38-year-old, who is known as “The Technician”, who has a record of 21 victories (17 from knock-out) and one defeat.

Yordanis Despaigne, a 32-year-old Cuban-born United States resident, is ranked 19th by the WBC and has a record of nine victories (four by knock-out) and two defeats from 11 fights. Another 32-year-old, Yusaf Mack from the US, is ranked 34 th by WBC and, in 37 bouts, he has 31 victories (17 by knock-out), four defeats and two draws.

And the 17th ranked light heavyweight puncher, 28-year-old Eleider Alvarez of Colombia, has won all of his nine professional tussles, including five by knock-out.

Sinnette said recently, “Bring whoever, I’ve waited so long for an opportunity like this. You can bring all three, I’m fighting them.”

Promoter Giovanni Potts stated, “When you are at this level, the negotiations becomes more treacherous. We have had offers from all over the world, aiming their scopes at Kirt but, before the end of the week, we would have an opponent for Kirt and we’re moving forward.”