Dmitriy Salita vs Hector Camacho Jr @ Barclays Center February 9, 2013 January 23, 2013 in this issue Dmitriy Salita: A fighter reborn, by Joseph Herron Support our Sponsors The excitement is mounting for the upcoming fight on February 9, 2013 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn against Hactor Camacho Jr. In this issue, you will find out more about Dmitriy's training, preparation for this fight, his opponent and recent articles. WHEN: February 9, 2013 WHERE: Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY Dmitriy Salita: A fighter reborn, by Joseph Herron Every time a prizefighter competes in the ring, he embraces the opportunity to redefine his career and change how he is perceived by the entire boxing community. On February 9, in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, crafty fight veteran Dmitriy Salita (35-1-1, 18 KOs) will take his first step towards a much larger goal when he battles experienced boxer Hector Camacho Jr. at the brand new Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a fight that will televised live on SHOWTIME Extreme as part of a special SHOWTIME televised event. While most fight critics and boxing scribes are dubbing this match as a "crossroads" fight for Salita, the Ukrainian born pugilist views this bout as the dawning of a new era in his fight career. "Every fight that isn't a championship opportunity is a crossroads fight," explains the 30-year-old Salita. "With every victory, a fighter moves one step closer to the ultimate goal of winning a world title. With every loss, a boxer slips further away from realizing his dream of becoming a champion." "I'm viewing my upcoming bout on February 9th as the most important of my fight career and a touchstone which will measure my status as a contender in the very talent rich welterweight and junior middleweight divisions." "Although I've been a professional for several years, I'm realistically considering this contest as a new beginning of my fight career. I'm very excited and thankful for this opportunity." One of the many reasons for his abundant sense of optimism has been his training regimen at the world renowned Kronk Gym of Detroit, Michigan. "From the first day of sparring at the Kronk Gym, I noticed that the style and spirit of the facility and its fighters were very special and unique. It's very much like being in a real fight. The pride and intensity level there has taken my abilities to much greater heights. It has really made me view the sport in a much different way." "When you train at such a high level of intensity and you're able to control those sessions in the gym, it really increases your confidence and makes you a much better fighter. It's been a real honor to train with the great fighters at the Kronk Gym." Dmitriy will be heading into his February 9 contest under the tutelage and mentoring of one of the more underrated trainers in boxing, Javan "Sugar" Hill. Salita insists that the astute nephew of the late legendary boxing icon Emanuel Steward is one of the best kept secrets of the sport. "Most boxing insiders are aware of this, but many casual fight fans don't realize how truly talented Sugar Hill is as a trainer. He learned everything from the great Emanuel Steward and has embodied the heart and soul of the Kronk Gym." "I've been in boxing for a very long time and have had the privilege of working with a lot of great trainers, and to me, Sugar Hill is the best trainer in boxing. In my opinion, within the next few years, Sugar will be recognized as one of the top trainers of the sport." With a renewed sense of vigor for the sweet science, Dmitriy Salita truly believes he is now entering the "prime" of his professional boxing career. He intends to put forth his finest effort to date when he faces Hector Camacho Jr. in front of a few thousand of his closest friends at Barclays Center. "My fight with Camacho is going to be a very special event," explains the talented boxer/puncher. "This is going to be the first 'NYC battle of the boroughs' at the Barclays Center. Camacho is going to have all of his supporters from Manhattan attending the fight, and I am truly blessed with the amount of encouragement that I receive from my friends in Brooklyn." "My opponent has been through a lot recently and my heart really goes out to him and his family for their recent loss, but this is the fight game and there has to be a victor on February 9th. Even though I have been a prizefighter for a very long time, I haven't been a part of many big events like this. I have waited a long time for this opportunity and I fully intend to make the most of it." "On Saturday, February 9th, at Barclays Center, I will take my next big step towards winning a world championship."
What a Year 2013 is Turning Out to Be...1st the News of Donaire-Rigondeaux, Now THIS!!!..... REEDartie:
this is one of those instances where promoters exploit the level of ignorance that some evidently have about boxing, able to convince some segment of spectators somewhere that this is even remotely worth watching or even semi-significant.
A bum ass Jew who can't fight(i did say jew already) vs. a bum ass Puerto Rican...who will go in saying he going to do it for his father...but the minute he is push a bit he will QUIT.
i opened the thread expecting a serious fight and LOL'd when i saw who it was about. a barnburner for the ages, this one. camacho jr in his "prime" would beat salita, but his "prime" was like 10 years ago. salita will probably win by virtue of fighting regularly and caring about winning.
But like Illu pointed out Camacho will be doing it for his dad! He'll he ready like he's never been. He will win and it will be the feel good story of the decade. Producers everywhere will be fighting over the movie rights.
damn, good point. I forgot the dad angle. He may come in as low as 160 for this fight. What weight is it at, anyway?
FUCKERS...forget the DAD/FATHER angle....Camacho jr....will come in FAT and out of shape...his father died in NOVEMBER.....I don't know how there relationship was...but I'm guessing that the first Christmas, New Years without your father most be difficult....SO they little turd is not coming in shape or even motivated....he says he is..but he won't be.
You guys are missing an important point. Camacho Jrs biggest problem isn't that he's lazy, or a waste of talent. It's that he's shit.
Sadly, I did. It's quite rare that we get 'world class' boxing shows up here, so I go to them whoever is fighting. I even saw Joe beat Tocker fucking Pudwill back in the day... MTF :doh:
Kal Yafai seems to be doing the rounds all over the UK at the moment, I expect he'll be in Newcastle soon. I'd check him out, the kid is the goods.
