The Cuban boxerYordenis Ugás praised his coachIsmael Salas for being one of the best in the world, in an emotional publication about the next fights he is preparing.
“Today I woke up thinking about my coach and his successes. He has three championship fights in April, four including the one with Lara that is on the way,” Ugás said earlier this week on his profile.Facebook, in a post dedicated to his coach, who organizes the next fights of the boxers Robeysi Ramírez, Bala, Joy Joice, in addition to Lara's.
“They are big fights that other coaches, even though they are also very good, can only dream about those fights, because boxing is very difficult for athletes and coaches,” said the Cuban, who confessed to feeling happy “for the team and having these great fights of the equipment#teamsalas”.
In the publication he also praised his coach's assistant, whom he described as hard-working, responsible and "learning alongside one of the best coaches in the world."
“Congratulations to both of you. Thank you for making me feel proud,” concluded Ugás, who shares a photo with them and a Cuban flag.
At the end of January, Ugás alsoHe dedicated a few words of support to his compatriot and friend Robeisy “El Tren” Ramírez, who will face in AprilIsaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim featherweight world title.
“I am very proud of you and you will always have my support,” the Cuban champion expressed to his colleague, with whom he became friends since his arrival in the United States and with whom he shares training equipment.
Ramírez will face the Ghanaian-British on April 1 in a 12-round fight to be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. The title of interim champion is awarded in special tournaments by the main professional boxing organizations.
“We have watched Robeisy Ramírez grow from a decorated Olympian to a young man on the brink of stardom. Isaac Dogboe will not be easy and represents the toughest test of Ramírez's career. I expect an exciting and dramatic fight for the great fans in Tulsa,” said the legendary Top Rank promoter regarding the poster.Bob Arum.
Dogboe (24-2, 15 KOs) made a quick rise to the junior featherweight championship, but lost his title and career momentum with consecutive losses toEmanuel Navarrete. Winner of the WBO super bantamweight world title in 2018, Dogboe respects the opponent he faces.
“Almost five years ago, I became world champion to the surprise of many people. On April 1, I will be crowned a two-time, two-division champion,” Dogboe said. “Ramírez is a good boxer and I congratulate him on his achievements. “I have waited patiently for this opportunity.”
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