I Will Retain My Belt – Machado Fires Shot At Mensah

I Will Retain My Belt – Machado Fires Shot At Mensah

Reigning WBA World super featherweight champion, Alberto Machado, has fired a warning shot at Raphael Mensah ahead of his title defense on July 21st in Las Vegas.

According to the champion, Mensah has great credentials but he will defend his belt with blood and honor.

“One as a fighter knows the sacrifices that are made to become world champion,” said Alberto Machado. “Because of that, I will defend my title with blood and honor this July 21. Rafael Mensah is the mandatory challenger, and he possess great credentials, including an impressive record. That’s why I’m preparing more than ever to walk away with my hand raise in my first defense.”

Machado, a 27-year-old of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a big man for his division and boasts power in both hands. After unifying two regional titles with a dominant unanimous decision victory against Carlos “The Solution” Morales, Machado defeated Jezreel “El Invisible” Corrales by way of eighth-round knockout to capture WBA Super Featherweight Title in October 2017.

Mensah is a 27-year-old contender of Accra, Ghana who made his professional debut in 2010. Since then he has steadily climbed up 130-pound rankings, earning his spot at the top of the WBA rankings and a shot at the title.