… Moses promises Coria will eat humble pie
WINDHOEK – As far as Paulus ‘The Hitman’ Moses is concerned, the name of his opponent, where he comes from or what he eats is none of his business, but his only concern is to make sure his opponent falls hard to the extent that he regrets ever climbing into the ring with him.
These were the confident words of the Namibian former World Boxing Association (WBA) world lightweight champion directed at his Argentinean opponent Cristian Rafael Coria, who will challenge holder Moses for the WBO international lightweight title at the Olufuko Centre in Outapi this Saturday.
In an interview with New Era Sports yesterday, Moses expressed satisfaction with the way his preparations have gone, saying his was injury free and that fans could expect a big showdown when he confronts the boastful Argentinean.
“I don’t know much about him (Coria) and I haven’t had the chance to watch videos of his previous fights. But that isn’t much of a worry to me because I’m a champion and champions are always prepared to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime and on any given day,” said a much confident Moses.
Moses, who boasts an impressive record of 32 wins and two losses from 34 fights, said there will be no room for disappointment as he is as fit as a fiddle and ready to give Coria an inhospitable welcome to the land of the brave.
At the other side of the table Coria refused to sit idle and verbally punched back at the Namibian, saying he knows what he needs to do to finish off the Hitman and silence the local crowd. “I have repeatedly watched Moses’ defeat against Miguel Acosta of Ecuador and have picked up a few tips from that fight, so come this Saturday Hitman will fall hard,” warned the calm looking Coria.
The Argentinean, equally in a mean mood, said he would drop Hitman in the 5th round because he intends to go out full force with brutal blows that he insisted would leave the Namibian looking a clueless beginner in the business of trading leather.
By Otniel Hembapu