Tyson Pedro is aware of his skilled boxing debut is “excessive threat” – however the former UFC star would not have it another means after a rollercoaster 12 months.
The 33-year-old was initially slated to make his debut towards Kris Terzievski, however the bout fell by means of on two separate events.
The primary time, Pedro succumbed to an elbow harm throughout coaching, whereas extra just lately Terzievski pulled out on the day of the battle over a pay dispute.
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Nonetheless, after weighing in for a showdown with the undefeated Taimoor Khan on Stan’s Nowhere To Run occasion on Wednesday evening, will probably be all methods go for Pedro.
“This camp has really been actually relaxed,” he instructed Large World of Sports activities.
Tyson Pedro and Taimoor Khan face off on the weigh-ins. Stan Sport
“After how a lot all the things has gone unsuitable within the final 12 months, all the things has appeared to go fairly effectively this time – contact wooden.
“You do not realise that something is an issue till you get by means of it, you are simply form of in it and residing it. I’ve actually been attempting to proceed on that path and keep sturdy.
“It is nearly like I’ve been examined to see how badly I actually need it. I believe all of this has been testomony to my perspective and eager to get after it.
“It is excessive threat, excessive reward for me and I would not need it to be anybody simple. It is a powerful battle for my first one, however I solely needed to battle somebody from the highest 15 on the earth.”
Watch Tyson Pedro’s extremely anticipated boxing debut at Nowhere to Run, ad-free stay and on demand for all Stan Sport subscribers from 7pm AEDT on February 26, with the primary occasion and highlights additionally accessible on delay on 9Go! from 9.30pm AEDT
Pedro loved a fantastic trip as a combined martial artist, ending with a 10-5 profession report earlier than opting to retire from the game final 12 months.
The conflict with Pakistan’s Khan, who has 13 knockouts from 15 wins as a boxer, can even maintain some sentimental worth for Pedro as he steps into the ring at Penrith Leagues Membership.
Tyson Pedro throughout his time within the UFC. Getty
“My dad used to host fights for ‘King of the Cage’ out in Penrith, so it is form of gone full circle now to be having my debut right here,” he stated.
“It is actually thrilling to battle in entrance of my folks, but it surely additionally was at that time the place I did not even care the place it was – I simply need to battle.”
Whereas the expertise can be on Khan’s aspect contained in the boxing ring, the western Sydney product is adamant he can get the job achieved early.
“He reckons spherical 5, however I do not even see it going that lengthy – I need to get house early to my daughter,” Pedro stated.
“I simply need to belief my group, they’ve seen one thing that makes them consider I can beat him. We have watched him and we predict his fashion will go well with mine.”
