GODFREY & ESTRADA IN CAMP WITH RAHMAN!
(MAR 16)
PROVIDENCE, RI -- WBC United States Cruiserweight Champion Matt
"Too Smooth" Godfrey and 2004 United States Olympic Heavyweight
Jason "Big Six" Estrada recently returned from Rocks Gym in
Rochester, NY where the two assisted the former undisputed and
current WBC heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman as he finalized
his preparations for his big bout Saturday night against future
Hall of Famer James "Lights Out" Toney.
"It's been
quite an experience to get in the ring with Hasim Rahman," said
Estrada, who is 5-0, 1 KO as a professional. "Work like that
really helps you and really shows you where you are in the game
of boxing and helps put things into perspective."
Estrada is
coming off a "no contest" against tough former Cuban national
amateur star Yanqui Diaz (13-3). The two butted heads in the
first round and a cut was opened over Diaz' eye prompting the
"no contest" ruling.
"I really
could not wait to get into the ring with Rahman because of the
experience," said Godfrey, who despite being only 11-0, 6 KO's,
already has a major championship and a WBC world rating to go
with it. "Sparring with Rahman makes you appreciate what you see
on TV that much more and I am looking forward to seeing him on
HBO Saturday night."
In addition
to his belt and his ranking, Godfrey has been amassing quite a
resume of opposition defeated. In his last bout, he scored a
stunning 2nd round TKO over former champion Ernest "M-16" Mateen.
"Overall it
was great meeting Rahman," said Estrada. "He was a great guy and
really showed what a true champion is."
Godfrey also shared the same
feelings as Estrada, "We had dinner with him and spent some time
with him and we were able to see a completely different side of
Hasim. He was such a cool guy."
Both Estrada and Godfrey were
thankful for their experience with Rahman and are looking
forward to utilizing some of the things they learned, both in
the ring and in their training regiments.
As for the fight Saturday night, both Estrada & Godfrey think
Rahman has what it takes to defeat James Toney.
"I
think he will take a 12 round unanimous decision," said Godfrey.
"Rahman is in tremendous shape and I think he will use his size
to win the fight and wear Toney down."
"Rahman will win, I don't know if he'll knock him out, but I
think he will win the fight," agreed Estrada.
Both Godfrey and Estrada are promoted by Jimmy Burchfield's
Classic Entertainment & Sports. Additional information on the
two world class boxers is available online at
www.cesboxing.com.
