Zolani ‘Last Born’ Tete had his final workout at home at the Mdantsane Mall on Thursday ahead of his departure for the United Kingdom on Saturday.
The 34-year-old Tete travels to the UK to face Jason Cunningham in a fight for the IBF International and Commonwealth junior-featherweight titles at the Ovo Arena in Wembley, London, on Saturday, 2 July.
“Having this public workout has been a blessing in disguise for me. I believe it’s one of its kind. It’s the first time ever that the public workout has been held at a mall where everyone can see what a boxer is doing preparing for this fight,” Tete remarked.
“I’m ready for this fight. Going to this fight I know it’s an opportunity for me to become a world champion. This time around I’m going for two titles, the IBF International and Commonwealth. I’m ready for the fight and I believe on the second of July I will be victorious bringing back home two titles. I’m looking forward to capture another two titles after this fight.”
Already, Queensberry Promotions boss Frank Warren has promised the winner of this bout a shot at the IBF title, which is held by Murodjon Akhmadaliev from Uzbekistan.
Akhmadaliev is defending both his IBF and World Boxing Association (WBA) ‘Super’ junior-featherweight titles against American Ronny Rios at Tech Port Arena, San Antonio, in Texas, United States on Sunday morning (South African time).
“Hearing those news is quite motivating. I know once I win this fight, I’m getting closer to one of my dreams. I have to win. Once I win, I will become a mandatory challenger for the IBF and WBA titles,” the former IBF junior-bantamweight and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) bantamweight titlist said.
Last born you have spoken like a true champion….that was a very impressive workout in public space, considering what one has seen on the day and your expirience on international stage one can only say bring back those belt and return to your glorious days of being champ amongst the rest in the world. All the best champ.