1-on-1 with Glen Johnson & Lucian Bute
By Jeff Emond Jeffrey
On November 5, undefeated IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (29-0-0) will make his ninth title defence against none other than “the Road Warrior,” Glen Johnson, a former IBF light heavyweight champion himself. This afternoon, the Boxing Examiner spoke with both Bute and Johnson about their upcoming Quebec City showdown.
The Boxing Examiner : Good afternoon “Road Warrior.” How are you?
Glen Johnson : I am very good, thank you.
TBE : When you’re in the ring with Bute , how will you fight him to secure a win?
GJ : Well, I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but you will see on November 5th. One thing is for sure, Bute will feel pressure like he never had before. I am ready for him and I will make him fight in the ring with the pressure I will put on him.
TBE : Bute is known to be a very good outside fighter, with a long left jab and powerful hooks. He also possesses a very good counter left uppercut, which he uses as soon as a fighter comes on the inside, just like what he did to Edison Miranda. Are you concerned about the left uppercut?
GJ : I have studied Bute’s left uppercut very well and I am prepared for it. He won’t be able to use that kind of trap with me. I have a specific strategy concerning Bute’s counter punches.
TBE : Thank you and good luck.
GJ : It’s my pleasure.
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After speaking with Mr. Johnson, The Boxing Examiner spoke with Lucian Bute regarding the November 5, Quebec City contest.
TBE : Good afternoon Lucian. How is training camp?
Lucian Bute: It’s going great, thank you.
TBE : In a recent interview we had with Carl Froch, the WBC super middleweight champion said you fought three easy fights in a row. He said guys like Jesse Brinkley, Brian Magee and Jean-Paul Mendy should never have got a chance at the title. He said you only take safe fights and that you’re just a paper champion. Any comments?
LB : Well, I am prepared to fight anyone in the world and I will take care of Carl Froch in due time. Glen Johnson gave him a tough fight, so I trained hard for him and my attention is on the “Road Warrior” right now. But, Carl Froch will pay for those remarks. I have eight title defences against very good fighters and the best is yet to come.
TBE : In terms of style, who would you like to fight between Andre Ward and Carl Froch?
LB : They are two different fighters. I have no trouble fighting either of them, but as for my style, it would fit better against Carl Froch. I would like Froch in the near future.
TBE : Thank you for your time Lucian and good luck.
LB : Thank you and it will be a very exciting fight.
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