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Abbott Ready for Big Year: Meets Maduma in February; Wants Wagner or Brosch!

By: GM Ross

 Jeremy ‘Showtime’ Abbott – the Dunnville welter – recently had his much anticipated bout with Ghislain Maduma (5-0-0) cancelled at the December GYM show in Montreal, Quebec, after the card ran longer than expected. Not only was Abbott in first rate condition for Maduma, he was coming off an impressive first round stoppage of Harrison McBain (3-3-1) in October. Abbott, quite understandably, wants to strike while the iron is hot. “I went up to Montreal to face their undefeated prospect. I was in the best shape of my life and would have handed him his first loss – I’m sure of it. I want Maduma!” Abbott explained to The Boxing Examiner. Well, before that interview could even be published, a match between Abbott- Maduma was scheduled for Montreal in February. “We’re fighting at the Bell Centre, February 18, and this time it’s not a swing match,” an exuberant Abbott told us yesterday.

‘Showtime’ plans on mounting a campaign for the Canadian title in 2012 and – after his February matchup with Maduma – the Ontario hopeful will gladly take on any fighter that will improve his Canadian ranking. “After Maduma, I would love another shot at Ryan Wagner (4-1-0), following his fight with Steve Claggett on January 13.” Wagner is doing well of late, earning a unanimous decision victory over one of Edmonton’s finest, Rory Coveney (7-0-0), back in November. I suspect a rematch between Wagner and Abbott would be well received here in Ontario, where both men are crowd favorites.

If the sequel with Wagner can’t be arranged, Abbott is particularly interested in meeting former Canadian Professional Boxing Council (CPBC) welterweight champion “The Mighty” Tebor Brosch (6-3-5). “Tebor is a great fighter, an all action guy. I think a match between us would be a real crowd pleaser,” Abbott explained. Brosch was recently sidelined with an injury and hasn’t fought since his hotly contested draw with Sam Vargas (7-0-0) last February.

‘Showtime’ is ready for a six rounder, but plans on moving to eight stanza affairs in the near future. “After my fight in February, I’m going to start preparing for eight rounders. I’ll be ready and hungry! At this point in my career, my path to the title will be paved with tough opponents. There will be some grueling fights and, honestly, I can’t wait.”

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