Carroll looking to stop Quigg in Manchester
Jono Carroll was set to take on Scott Quigg as part of the Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua bill back in December, but Quigg had to withdraw due to an arm injury. With Quigg now ready to go, Carroll is to take him on as a headliner in Manchester, E on March 7, that will air on the streaming service DAZN in the States and Sky Sports across the pond in the UK.
“I’m finally topping a bill again,” Carroll said at the press conference on Thursday. “When the fight in Saudi Arabia got nglandcancelled, I thought Scott bottled it. This to me is a career shift.
“I’ve always wanted to top bills. I remember being there when Scott fought Kiko Martinez and I said to myself ‘I can’t wait to be there.’ I have no personal beef with anybody, but this is strictly business for me.
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The last card Carroll was top-billed for when he challenged Tevin Farmer in Philadephia last March. That contest saw Carroll lose by unanimous decision. Since then, Carroll rebounded with a win last August in Mexico and is now focused on taking on Quigg.
“The day after Christmas, I went out to Philadelphia to train,” Carroll said.”I didn’t even get to see my baby play with her toys. That’s how much I am up for this fight. I jumped at this fight, and I’m really looking forward to this fight. This could be over in a heartbeat.”
For Carroll, the goal is to get another crack at that a title shot. A victory against Quigg will keep his name atop of the rankings to do so.
“In either 2020 or 2021, I will get a world title,” Carroll mentioned. “I don’t say things for the sake of it; when I say something, it’s because I’m going to accomplish it.
“I’m sitting down on my shots and starting to hurt with my shots. I’m looking to bring a different aspect completely to my game and push Scott back to win the fight.”
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