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JACK ASIS TO DEFEND WORLD TITLE IN SOUTH AFRICA PhilBoxing.com Fri, 10 Jun 2016  ASIS VS KLASSEN: IBO WORLD TITLE DEFENCE IBO SUPER FEATHER WEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JACK ASIS will defend his belt against classy South African Malcolm Klassen in Johannesburg on the 29th of July. Klassen has a professional record of thirty two wins (17 KO), six losses and two draws. He's the current IBO super featherweight Intercontinental Champion and the former IBF super featherweight World champion. Klassen successfully defended the IBF strap on five occasions before losing it to Robert Guerrero. "I'm excited about this opportunity," Jack Asis said. "It's a very hard fight for me but I will try my best. "This belt means so much to me and I'm very proud to defend it." Jack Asis was originally scheduled to defend the title against Russian Vyachselav Gusev in August but Gusev sustained an injury forcing him to withdraw from the bout. "One day after agreeing to terms with Gusev I received an offer from Klassen's camp," Smith said. "Once we received news Gusev was out I was able to re-open negotiations with Klassen's camp and we've been able to make this bout happen. "It's a huge fight for not only Jack but also Australia. "Jack will go to South Africa as the World Champion that's an incredible feat in itself. "Malcolm Klassen is a very good fighter, he has a World wide profile. "He's held titles in the WBA, WBO, IBF and currently in the IBO where he holds the Intercontinental title. "He's main evented in South Africa, Namibia, United Kingdom and America. "He's used to the big stage. "He wants another world title and to do that he needs to go through Jack Asis. "Jack is just as hungry to retain the belt. "This is a mega fight. "Jack is World class and belongs on this stage. "It's a tough fight but a fight Jack Asis can win." Asis is coming off an impressive points win over Waylon Law in his last fight on May 13 when he won the very first special Brayd Smith World United Championship belt. "Jack is on top of the World and we want to stay that way." Brendon Smith said. Jack Asis added: "My only focus now is training and preparing for this big bout. "It's the biggest fight of my career so I need to be in career best condition. "I'm very proud to represent Toowoomba on the World stage."  |
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