Jalil Hackett (9-1, 7 KOs) was set to avenge his December loss to Jose Roman (14-1, 6 KOs) this Saturday, March fifteenth on the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. At yesterday’s press conference he looked ready and primed to placed on a spectacular performance.
Stating that they’d announce a brand new WBA Continental North America welterweight champion or as they are saying in Puerto Rico, “Y El Nuevo,” translating to, “And the Latest.” He has the warrior mentality, where you’re taking on tough fights to prove your value, you beat tough opponents, and exhibit your greatness. He doesn’t consider in constructing your resume with soft opponents. He wanted nothing greater than to avenge his loss and proceed his path.
Nevertheless, after the press conference, he suffered what might be described as a freak accident. While coming out of the sauna, he slipped, injuring his right foot. “I used to be coming out of the sauna, you already know how the sauna got two levels, so on the best way down from considered one of the degrees I slipped and lost my foot style of sh*t. As a substitute of landing like flat on my foot, I landed on the ball of my ankle. My sh*t immediately swelled up.” said Jalil when asked concerning the injury.
He was visibly upset and upset he’s unable to fight this Saturday. He did state he plans to remake the rematch with Jose Roman for this summer. Many fans were looking forward to the rematch and demand for it stays high. With a full recovery, Jalil could make good on his promise and avenge his loss. Roman was awarded a split decision victory within the December match with two judges scoring it 96-94 for Roman, and the third favoring Hackett 96-94. Hackett appeared to regulate the early rounds by targeting the body, but appeared to slow in the center to late rounds.
Jalil asked for this fight despite being offered other fights. “I didn’t must take this fight, Matchroom didn’t offer this fight first, they offered other fights first. My team didn’t want this fight. I said I need this fight because that is the dude I just lost to. That is something I used to be greater than anxious, greater than ready. That is considered one of my higher camps I’ve had, you already know. That is only a heartbreaker.”
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