Abdallah Camp Picks Up Pace for Nov. 21 Kenan Arena World Title Fight
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
An historic international mixed martial arts card in three weeks will feature the Lock City’s first ever professional world title fight.
Lockport’s No. 2 world ranked Amer Abdallah (16-0) will take on defending world champion Gareth Richards of Wales, United Kingdom, on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Kenan Center Arena.
Tickets for the expected sellout fight card are available in person at Molinaro’s Ristorante, 90 Walnut St., or online at Ticketfly.com.
“We could have landed this fight anywhere, but I chose to have it here. This is where my career began and this is where I’ll win my world title,” said the undefeated ring magician Abdallah, while training this week at his team’s headquarters at the world famous Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. Running the Abdallah training camp are renowned boxing coach Jeff Mayweather and two-time World Kickboxing champion Dewey Cooper.
“We work hard everyday — twice sometimes three times a day in extreme heat,” Abdallah said. “Most days, roadwork is in 100-plus degree weather outside and inside the gym it’s over 85 degrees while we’re sparring and working. I keep telling myself, pay the price now and live the rest of your life a world champion.”
Cooper and Mayweather have picked up sparring days for Abdallah this week to ensure he will be in prime shape for his Nov. 21 world title shot. New strength and conditioning coach Jeff Main has also been added to the team at the beginning of camp to work on Abdallah’s speed, strength and explosiveness.
“We have an amazing team and I’m very comfortable with my trainers” Abdallah said. “On Nov. 21, I’m going to unleash hell for the world to witness.”
The Kenan’s Nov. 21 undercard features several local favorites as well, including the “Candyman” Eric Plumeri, who will make his long awaited professional debut.
Lockport’s “Son of a Legend” Joe Taylor will be back in action and looks to move one step closer to his own professional career.
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Lockport’s Amer Abdallah, center, is flanked by boxing coach Jeff Mayweather, left, and Dewey Cooper after a sparring session this week at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. The undefeated No. 2 world-ranked Abdallah, 16-0, will take on defending world champion Gareth Richards of Wales, United Kingdom, on Saturday night, Nov. 21, for the WKA Light Heavyweight Championship of the World back at the Kenan Arena. It’s the Lock City’s first-ever world title fight of any kind.
