Boxing News
‘I Believe the Winner Will Fight for a World Title’: Ben Shalom Talks Boxxer Stable and More
‘I Believe the Winner Will Fight for a World Title’: Ben Shalom Talks Boxxer Stable and More
Ben Shalom has enjoyed a rapid rise in the boxing world and recently sat down with Dan Rafael for a Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend interview. During this exclusive interview, Shalom spoke about his journey into boxing and covered a few fighters from the BOXXER stable, including Joshua Buatsi, who will fight Dan Azeez on February 3 in a WBA light heavyweight eliminator.
Ben Shalom Talks Journey Into Boxing and WBA Light Heavyweight Mandatory
How to Watch Upcoming Fights
- Select a VPN service that is optimized for streaming. We recommend PIA VPN.
- Download the VPN and connect to the server from more than 80 countries
- Log in to a boxing streaming service.
- Stream it no matter where you are!
Ben Shalom Enters the Boxing World
The interview with Shalom began – with him describing how he started in events before moving specifically into boxing: “It wasn’t a choice my parents really understood.” He added: “There isn’t really a career to be in boxing.” The CEO of BOXXER described the importance of his dedication to his work and how that has led him to this point.
Rafael asked Shalom about the feeling of landing the Sky Sports deal: “Yeah, it was a crazy moment. It was a culmination of a lot of work.” He continued on to the competition with Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren: “I’m competing against guys that have been at the top for a very long time.” He continued: “It’s incredibly challenging – but incredibly rewarding.“
Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez
The interview soon turned to the upcoming fight between Buatsi and Azeez, which the BOXXER founder describing it as a big fight for British culture – and said: The WBA have given us assurance that it will be ordered as a mandatory, the winner will be. hopefully after the unification.” He continued: “I believe the winner will fight for a world title.“
Hear Dan Rafael’s interview with Ben Shalom off the “Fight Freaks Unite Podcast,” by clicking below,
Rest of Boxxer Stable
After discussing the Azeez vs. Buatsi fight, he was full of praise for Adam Azim: “I mean, the fastest-ever British fighter to reach a European final.” “His power is phenomenal, and his speed is incredible to watch.“
When speaking about Caroline Dubois, he said: “Definitely the most exciting female talent coming through in the world.”
Towards the end of the interview, the BOXXER founder spoke passionately about Ben Whittaker and his potential – then confirmed the next fight for Chris Billam-Smith will be against Richard Riakporhe.
