Austin Brooks will face Aram Avagyan Saturday evening on the Emerald Queen On line casino in Tacoma, Washington. The ten-round bout will headline a six-bout Toro Promotions card that may stream dwell on the Toro Promotions YouTube web page (10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT).
In his final bout on February 10, Brooks (12-0, 4 knockouts), who’s initially from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and now resides within the San Diego suburb of La Mesa, knocked out Jose Izaguirre within the seventh spherical in a conflict between unbeaten junior light-weight prospects. In his earlier battle on August 26, Brooks stopped Anthony Chavez within the sixth spherical.
Brooks has stopped three of his final 4 opponents, however will face a troublesome problem within the once-beaten Avagyan (11-1-2, 5 KOs), who was born in Armenia and now resides in Burbank, California. On paper, Avagyan is a step-up in opposition, one Brooks just isn’t trying previous.
“I’m not overlooking him,” Brooks advised The Ring Wednesday evening. “He’s fighter with a stable background and has confronted good opponents. I have a look at all my opponents as robust opposition with the flexibility to beat me. I’m bringing my A-game and I’m taking this as one other battle, however not overlooking him. This win may break me into the rankings, so I’m grateful for the chance.”
The southpaw Brooks just lately signed a promotional contract with Toro Promotions, which is predicated out of the Los Angeles space. After combating a handful of instances on Prime Rank playing cards and as soon as on a MarvNation Promotions card, Brooks thought the fitting match was to signal with Toro Promotions.
“They appeared aligned to my imaginative and prescient,” mentioned Brooks, who’s managed by Sheer Sports activities and educated by Basheer Abdullah. “They’ve handled me effectively and received my again. Different promoters didn’t appear too (in me) or it appeared like they only wished to make use of me. I do know Toro Promotions (which is run by Azat Torosyan) needs the very best for me and I is usually a world champion with them.
“Combating on Prime Rank playing cards was good, however I don’t need to be not lively. I don’t need to be on the shelf. I need to be lively.”
The 28-year-old has benefited from the sparring he has gotten in gyms all through Southern California. Brooks has sparred with light-weight contender Raymond Muratalla and junior light-weight and fellow San Diego-area resident Kyle Erwin.
Brooks is proud to have gathered an unbeaten report, however wonders how sure fighters have gotten alternatives earlier than he has, particularly those that he believes aren’t as gifted as he’s.
“I do discover some fighters get alternatives after they have achieved lower than what I’ve achieved,” mentioned Brooks. “I’m not jealous. I consider I’m a greater fighter, or as a minimum I’m the identical stage these fighters are at. I consider I deserve that respect of a fighter that’s reckoned to be handled at 130 kilos. I do know I could not have a high newbie profession, or not that many fights, however I feel God has a plan for me. He’s guiding me and I’ve to belief this course of and what he has deliberate down the highway.”
Brooks discovered God lately after going by means of a troublesome stretch in his grownup life. From his childhood and into his teenage years, together with residing in foster houses and in a automobile.
Whereas his private life did strengthen his psychological fortitude, Brooks needs to attain success by his accomplishments within the ring.
“The trials and tribulations have formed me into the particular person I’m right now. I don’t dwell an excessive amount of on my previous. I dwell within the current and I’m very motivated for what I have to do to achieve success. I consider in my capacity and my abilities. I have a look at boxing as a means out (of a troublesome life). Success within the sport is studying the game and I’m a scholar of the sport.”
Brooks is assured he could be profitable and grow to be a formidable boxer for years to return. He believes exercise will likely be his ally, and with Toro Promotions, plans to be lively is not going to sluggish him down.
“I wasn’t as lively as I assumed I’d be. A lot of issues have been holding me up. Some private points held me up.
“It’s vital to remain lively. My head is in the fitting place now and staying sharp and centered. Toro Promotions goes to maintain me busy. I’m ready for what’s subsequent.”
Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October 2013 and has lined boxing in Southern California and overseas since 2000. Francisco additionally covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He could be reached at [email protected]
Comply with @FSalazarBoxing
