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David Lemieux Promises a Win Over Joachim Alcine

By Jeff Emond Jeffrey

 On December 10 in Montreal, Quebec, Canadian knockout artist David Lemieux (25-1-0) will defend his WBC International middleweight title against former WBA light middleweight champion Joachin “Ti-Joa” Alcine (32-2-1). Lemieux is eager to redeem himself after suffering his first defeat against Marco Antonio Rubio (49-5-1) last April. Lemieux agreed to chat with us about his training for the Alcine bout, his last fight with Rubio, and his future plans.

The Boxing Examiner: Good evening David. How is your training?

David Lemieux: My training is going very well. In fact, it’s the best I’ve ever had. I won’t rest until I secure my win against Alcine. I didn’t know changing certain things in my career would be so beneficial for me and I’m happy for it. After losing to Rubio, I needed to add some assets to my style.

TBE: Not so long ago, you parted ways with Russ Anber, a man who trained you since you were nine years old. Now Marc Ramsay took over your boxing career. What discipline is Ramsay bringing you at this stage of your career?

DL: Well, I’m a twenty two year old fighter, so I still have a lot to do and to prove in the ring. Everything is going great with Marc and every day is a learning experience. I’ve trained very hard for this fight and I’m already, in great fighting shape. I feel complete now and I have two amazing sparring partners to help me build my patience in the ring. One of them is Jerson Ravelo (20-5-0), a light heavyweight contender, and the other I will keep a secret, for now. I spar for twelve rounds each time I’m in there with them. So sparring is going great. I know this will be a tough fight and that is why my training is for a twelve round fight. As you already know, I’m highly aggressive during a bout, but you are going to see a more composed fighter on December 10. I do a lot of sprinting every morning to improve my cardiovascular system. I’m also lifting more weights than any of my previous bouts. Plus, I traded gloves with Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (6-0-0) to work on some aspects of my technique. I truly feel stronger than ever.

TBE: Joachim Alcine is a former WBA light middleweight champion. Aside from Marco Antonio Rubio, he represents the most complete fighter you’ve ever faced. Is it too much of a step up for your comeback fight?

DL: Not at all. Me and my team are well prepared for such a big challenge and nothing will be left to chance. I will never underestimate Joachim, for I know him very well and we were friends. Now, we have a problem with each other, we both want to win this fight so bad. So I know he’s coming to fight and looking for redemption himself, just like me. He may be a former champ and I respect that, but I want to be champion myself and Alcine is in my way. I’m younger, hungrier and my blood is boiling for victory.

TBE: 24 of your 25 victories same before the limit. Are you planning to knockout Alcine?

DL: There’s a huge possibility for a knockout win on my behalf. Yes, I will take him out. More importantly, I aim to dominate him from start to finish. I will be too much to handle for him and that is a promise.

TBE: According to some boxing experts, the quality of opposition you fought before the Rubio fight didn’t prepare you well for him. Do you agree with this statement?

DL: Rubio was a huge step up for me. There are some things in my preparation that should have been done differently. In a way, I’m proud I was able to dominate him for six rounds, but I couldn’t finish the job. He was much stronger than I expected, in the sense that he can really take a lot of punishment. Rest assured, I won’t make the same mistake twice.

TBE: Would you like a rematch with Rubio?

DL: Absolutely. I truly need to avenge the only loss on my record. But right now, I will take care of Alcine and have some competitive fights before facing Rubio again.

TBE: In a short period of time, your punching power and knockout victories made you one of the most popular and exciting boxers in Canada and beyond. Do you think it all happened too fast for you?

DL: I don’t think it happened too fast. I’ve trained really hard to make it at where I am now. I’m aware that some people expect me to win my fights rapidly. But, I am now in transition to become much more than a hard puncher. I will show boxing fans that I am now a complete fighter. I am ready.

TBE: Thank you for your time David and good luck.

DL: Always a pleasure!

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