Florian Marko will goal “high-profile names” like Amir Khan if he scores a career-best win over Chris Jenkins in Newcastle on Saturday, reside on Sky Sports activities.
London-based Southbow, who was born in Albania, is placing the FIFA belt on the road towards the previous British and Commonwealth welterweight champions in key assist of Savannah Marshall of their world title protection towards FIMK Hermans in Newcastle.
Victory over Jenkins may put Marko on a collision course with Britain’s high rivals, together with Kahn or latest conqueror Keil Brook.
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Florian Marko was in a much less hostile temper as he got here face-to-face with Chris Jenkins on the press convention.
“Florian had an enormous battle this weekend towards Chris Jenkins, who just lately beat Julius Idongo – the previous Unified World Champion,” stated Adam Morale, of Marco S-JAM Boxing’s administration crew.
“Chris Jenkins is a legendary determine within the British scene and if Florian wins this battle it’ll present the extent he has reached.
“I believe lots of people assume Florian is a well-known fighter with a large fan base however he isn’t on the proper degree. That is Florian’s likelihood to indicate his ranges, win this battle and transfer on to greater and better degree fights in 147.”
“It is a extremely popular part, there are lots of people from Amir Khan to Kell Brook to Conor Bean, Michael MacKinson, Virgil Ortiz – very distinguished names within the 147 [pounds]. “
Florian Marco and Chris Jenkins meet in Newcastle on Saturday evening
Khan has but to disclose his subsequent transfer after struggling a sixth-round stoppage in a much-anticipated grudge match towards Brooke in February.
If Khan decides to battle again and never activate the rematch clause with former FIFA Welterweight Champion Brooke, the rookie Marco will certainly relish the prospect of going through him.
The 29-year-old is keen to have a high opponent in a contest in his residence nation as properly, and Khan will certainly do, though Murali cautioned that none of that might be thought-about till after Saturday’s conflict on the Utilita Area.
“Proper now, Florian has to cope with Chris Jenkins and he is wanting no additional,” Murali stated.
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Albanian welterweight Florian Marko says he is able to present the British followers how wonderful he’s when he defends his IBF welterweight title towards Chris Jenkins.
“However, if Florian wins that, tons and many huge battle nights shall be accessible. He additionally needs to come back residence to Albania, so he is on the lookout for an enormous opponent for that.”
Shalom says to Khan: Show that you’re not completed
Khan should first “show he isn’t completed” earlier than contemplating a rematch towards Kell Brook, says promoter Ben Shalom.
Khan suffered a sixth-round loss by stopping to Brock however was unable to activate the rematch clause.
Since then, Brooke has had optimistic talks with Chris Eubank Jr a couple of “big summer season film.”
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Promoter Ben Shalom believes Amir Khan will battle once more, and says Kell Brook should be contemplating retirement.
Whereas Shalom believes Khan will return to the ring, he needs the 35-year-old to contemplate a tuning battle earlier than aiming for a rematch with Brock.
“Amir, I believe he’ll battle,” Shalom stated. “He’ll battle once more, he needs to battle once more.
“I believe he understood why it may be arduous to promote going straight again to preventing Kill Brook.”
Khan stated his love for boxing now not exists within the wake of his defeat to Brock, however Shalom feels he was not 100 per cent match and wouldn’t need his boxing profession to finish on such a disappointing word.
“It is for him to show that he isn’t over, and he has to show that it is not nearly cash, so I believe one other battle may be extra applicable earlier than he faces somebody like Kell Brook.”
Watch Florian Marku vs Chris Jenkins from 8pm on Sky Sports activities.
