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Dalton Smith vs. Walid Ouizza: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Dalton Smith vs. Walid Ouizza: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Dalton Smith (16-0, 12 KOs) and Walid Ouizza (19-2, 8 KOs) will soon clash for European honours.
Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. At stake for Smith-Ouizza will be the vacant European super lightweight title.
Ahead of their clash on January 25, both men spoke at a press conference. Below is some of what they had to say.
Dalton Smith vs. Walid Ouizza Press Conference Quotes
Dalton Smith
“Look, any fight you go into, whether it’s your first fight or the fight that I’m at now, it’s a dangerous sport,” said Smith. “You got to prepare like every fight is a world title. You’re in their with someone who’s trying to take your head off, so I know where [sic] the position I’m in right now, where I want to be by the end of the year, I’ve prepared 100 per cent. I’ve not overlooked Walid [Ouizza] and I’m going in there because for me, this is a world title fight for me. Because I know what can come after. So, I’m going to go in there and put on a performance that sets me up for some big things.”
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Walid Ouizza
“It’s my moment,” said Ouizza through an interpreter. “This is what I have come here for. I am on my path. This is now for me.”
“Yeah, definitely, [good] wins on the way to a match like this. Reinforces your belief that you’re heading for a further victory. But, of course, every match stands and falls on its own merits and I treat every fight on its own merit and each one’s different.”
Fight Prediction
Ouizza generally goes the distance, so expect him to fight in a way that ensures this bout goes the full 12 rounds. However, this should be a fight where Smith breaks down his opponent gradually and gets a stoppage win. The Englishman is nearing a world title shot, so expect him to try to make a statement against Ouizza. Smith by stoppage before round eight.
Full Press Conference
For the press conference in its entirety, click here or the play button below. Video courtesy of Matchroom Boxing.
Currently writing out of Toronto, Canada, Saadeq first became a boxing fan while living in Doha, Qatar. Looking to become more involved in the sport, he began writing about boxing and has had work published in outlets such as Seconds Out and Boxing Social. He looks forward to continue covering boxing on Big Fight Weekend.
