Former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall will return to motion subsequent month following his second successive stoppage on February 4.
McCall took out Gary Cobia after one accomplished spherical on the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville to make it two wins from two since getting back from a five-year exile. The 59-year-old has since booked his subsequent bout, set to happen on the identical venue simply shy of McCall’s birthday on April 21.
‘The Atomic Bull’ will compete towards an opponent to be named by promoter Jimmy Adams as McCall plots a third-straight knockout earlier than the massive six-o.
Adams and Nation Field have allowed McCall to get again within the ring following a stop-start profession for the reason that Chicago-born puncher seemingly retired for good in 2014. Nonetheless, since then, McCall has been unable to keep away from the game and has 4 victories over the previous seven years.
Not like Mike Tyson, who confronted a YouTuber three many years his junior, McCall is strategically being fed previous, hapless journeymen and boxing novices to spice up his document. It’s thought the top purpose is to face a reputation opponent in a money-making occasion earlier than hanging up the gloves for good.
The information that former opponent Frank Bruno needed to contact McCall initially made headlines till the Briton dominated out an unfathomable comeback.
“It’s a day of sports activities and unhealthy information for companions who can’t get enthusiastic about Sports activities on TV,” mentioned Bruno in a social media publish. “It’s raining right here, and extra of an excuse to get within the fitness center and watch the game.
“Does anybody on right here have contact particulars for Oliver McCall? It’s been 30 years this 12 months since we fought, and it could be good to catch up. Any assistance is appreciated. Have a very good day.”
As UK tabloids started speculating that Bruno might need yet one more battle left in him, the Londoner ended any hopes of going through McCall or Lennox Lewis.
“Afternoon. So, to be clear, after yesterday’s paper story, I’m not coming again to battle Lennox Lewis. I used to be at an occasion and sat subsequent to a gentleman who turned out to be a reporter.
“What I did say was if I might return to boxing, the battle I wish to have can be a rematch towards Lennox. My eyesight is just not nice, and my time within the ring is lengthy completed,” confirmed the ex-WBC ruler.
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