Heavyweight Joey Dawejko spoke to World Boxing Information this week as he continues his run in Workforce Fight League on Sunday.
The 43-fight veteran, who has 16 large KO wins from 28 skilled bouts, goals to halt a run of two straight losses within the TCL on the 2300 Area, Philadelphia. Earlier than Sunday’s showdown towards 6-1 Patrick Mailata, Dawejko had made a blistering begin to his TCL tenure with 5 wins on the spin.
Representing the Philadephia Smoke, Dawejko hopes to achieve the semi-finals later this month forward of a possible transfer again to the professional facet in August.
WBN started by asking Dawejko for his ideas on combating in entrance of his hometown followers in Philly.
“I really feel nice heading into my battle this Sunday. I believe this shall be one other nice occasion at 2300 Area in entrance of our hometown Philly followers,” Dawejko advised World Boxing Information completely. “It’s going to be the Smoke versus the Las Vegas Hustle, and I’ve a tricky battle. However I’m assured in myself and my skill. I’m able to go.”
On Mailata, Dawejko added, “Mailata is from the Hustle, and we all know it’s a tricky battle, but when we do our job this Sunday towards the Hustle, we’ll make the Workforce Fight League Semi-finals on Saturday, July 27. We’ll be combating again right here at 2300 Area. And if we win the Semi-finals, we’d make it to the MegaBrawl 2 championship on Thursday, August 1, in Commerce, CA.”
In accordance with his present schedule, the 34-year-old is then penciled in to face Homero Fonseca at Valley Forge On line casino and Resort, Valley Forge. The battle is booked for 2 weeks after the TCL Remaining.
A win for Dawejko would see him financial institution a second straight professional victory and will result in one thing extra vital for the big-puncher.
“Sure, I nonetheless wish to battle large names. I took a bit of time to battle in Philly towards native guys, and I’d like to get one other large battle towards one other large identify, however there’s no person particular.”
Thus far in his profession, Dawejko has shared the ring with Stephan Shaw, Zhan Kossobutskiy, and Frank Sanchez. He’s additionally sparred with world champions on his lengthy street to turning into a heavyweight contender.
At this profession stage, the TCL is a welcome addition to his run and retains him energetic. The possibility of a trophy on the finish of the season is all of the motivation Dawejko wants.
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