Interview Ben Tackie: "Tszyu
is a Great champion but he needs to beat me if he
wants to go down in history"
By Ike Enwereuzor/
Jacboxing.com
27.12
- NABF 140-pound champion Ben "Wonder" Tackie
of Accra, Ghana now (22-2) 14KO's is expected to make
his return to action on January 18, 2002 at Foxwoods
Casino, Ledyard, CT
Here is what Tackie had to say......
How is your holiday coming along?
We pray and thank God for all. Our training camp is
going good as we get ready for Teddy Reid. The fight
will take place January 18, at Foxwoods Casino. I
think he (Teddy) is the USBA champion and I'm the
NABF champ so we're going to put our titles on the
line.
How and why did you decide to box?
I started boxing at the age of 15 years old. I had
40 fights and lost only one. We had to work hard or
fight to eat in our family.
What can you tell us about your
first professional fight?
I remember, I was 130 pound and I fought a Nigerian
guy. It was a very tough fight for me. I learn from
that fight not to be scared of anyone in the ring.
I was so nervous the first time.
Please, describe your fight with
Golden Johnson?
Johnson boxed well but I was the better man that night.
Teddy Reid thinks he's tough, he hasn't seen anything
yet. He couldn't beat Golden Johnson, so what makes
him think he can touch me.
Teddy better watch his mouth and keep it shot. He
has nothing but a surprise from me. I want Kostya
Tszyu after this one.
Impression of Kostya Tszyu?
Great champion, good fighter but he needs to beat
me if he wants to go down in history.
Tell us about your fight with Fred
Pendleton?
It was a great fight for me. This is exactly why I
said I don't talk much, I just come in and take care
of business in the ring. Fred can hit with his right
more than Teddy reid can. So, Teddy can keep talking
all the junk he wants. I know what I can do so Teddy
better watch out for "Wonderman" Tackie.
I shocked ESPN2 and all the fans the way I destroyed
Fred.
How about your fight with John
Molina?
Another good fight but I was robbed that fight though
I was a little sick with Malaria fever. I wasn't 100%
but he was running all over the place when I caught
him with some powerful shots and crowd booed at the
decison because they wanted to get him another payday
by trying to get him another title shot. he was even
going to quit but his corner kept making him come
back out and they promised they will get the decision.
Your thoughts of Teddy Reid?
He's a good fighter and a nice puncher. I don't care
what he has I'm going to win. He doesn't have more
power than myself. We'll see the better man on January
18.It will be between him and I in the ring. I'll
shake the world and Tszyu will come next.
What can you tell our readers about
your last fight Which was against Ray Oliveria and
you captured the NABF from Ray?
Oh, my God, it was the fight of the year. Ray Oliveria
is a very good fighter, he boxed well and took some
good shot from me. I learn a lot from that fight,
I learn to move and throw combination. I beat Ray
with my punches but he trained very well for that
fight, if he didn't I would have knock him out. I
hope Teddy is training hard for this fight too or
he'll be in serious trouble. I'm going to kick his
ass.
Any thoughts on your fellow Countrymen
Azumah Nelson and Ike Quartey?
I learn a lot from Ike Quartey and Azumah Nelson.
I can fight both styles but Azumah is retired now.
He was a great champion and I'm inspired by him. Quartey
was a very strong fighter with very good skills.
Any comments to your fans?
I want to wish my fan happy holiday. I thank them
for all their supports I wish my people at home in
Ghana the same and I want them to know that 2002 will
bring good to us.
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IBF Jr Middleweight champion Winky Wright vs Jason Papillion
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