Tyson Pedro is aware of his skilled boxing debut is “excessive danger” – however the former UFC star would not have it another method after a rollercoaster 12 months.
The 33-year-old was initially slated to make his debut in opposition to Kris Terzievski, however the bout fell by on two separate events.
The primary time, Pedro succumbed to an elbow harm throughout coaching, whereas extra not too long ago Terzievski pulled out on the day of the struggle over a pay dispute.
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Nevertheless, after weighing in for a showdown with the undefeated Taimoor Khan on Stan’s Nowhere To Run occasion on Wednesday night time, it will likely be all methods go for Pedro.
“This camp has really been actually relaxed,” he advised Large World of Sports activities.
Tyson Pedro and Taimoor Khan face off on the weigh-ins. Stan Sport
“After how a lot the whole lot has gone mistaken within the final 12 months, the whole lot has appeared to go fairly properly this time – contact wooden.
“You do not realise that something is an issue till you get by it, you are simply type of in it and residing it. I’ve actually been making an attempt to proceed on that path and keep sturdy.
“It is virtually like I’ve been examined to see how badly I actually need it. I believe all of this has been testomony to my angle and eager to get after it.
“It is excessive danger, excessive reward for me and I would not need it to be anybody straightforward. It is a robust struggle for my first one, however I solely needed to struggle somebody from the highest 15 on the planet.”
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 out there on delay on 9Go! from 9.30pm AEDT
Pedro loved an awesome 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 sort of gone full circle now to be having my debut right here,” he mentioned.
“It is actually thrilling to struggle in entrance of my individuals, nevertheless it additionally was at that time the place I did not even care the place it was – I simply need to struggle.”
Whereas the expertise can be on Khan’s facet contained in the boxing ring, the western Sydney product is adamant he can get the job performed 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 mentioned.
“I simply should belief my crew, they’ve seen one thing that makes them imagine I can beat him. We have watched him and we predict his fashion will go well with mine.”
