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Someone is going to get knocked out - that's for sure - James 'The Beast' Singh

Someone is going to get knocked out - that's for sure - James 'The Beast' Singh

By Semi Turaga
14/03/2020

"Someone is going to get knocked out - that's for sure".

That's the final word from Fiji Heavyweight Boxing Champion James "The Beast" Singh ahead of his showdown with Herman "The Hermanator' Purcell for the World Youth Title at Rumours International Convention Centre in Toowoomba in Australia tonight.

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Singh says he knows that The Hermanator is aiming for a knockout but if he makes a small mistake he may bring Purcell's head back with him to Fiji.

He says here in Fiji everyone is looking forward to this fight and he knows the whole country is backing him with support.

Singh says this fight is also a dream come true.

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The 25-year-old adds that he had a good 6 weeks training camp and now it is time to let his hands do the talking.

Singh is the WBF Australasian Heavyweight Champion.

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He won the belt last year after knocking out Jonasa Kavika.

He has a record of 10 fights and two losses.

Singh is part of the Seaside Boxing Club in Sigatoka.

His opponent, Purcell has a record of 16 wins and 8 losses.

Fiji Heavyweight Boxing Champion James "The Beast" Singh will fight Herman "The Hermanator' Purcell for the World Youth Title at Rumours International Convention Centre in Toowoomba in Australia at 10 o'clock tonight.

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