Tyson Pedro is aware of his skilled boxing debut is “excessive threat” – however the former UFC star would not have it another manner after a rollercoaster 12 months.
The 33-year-old was initially slated to make his debut towards Kris Terzievski, however the bout fell via on two separate events.
The primary time, Pedro succumbed to an elbow damage 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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Nonetheless, 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 programs go for Pedro.
“This camp has truly been actually relaxed,” he informed Vast 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 unsuitable within the final yr, the whole lot has appeared to go fairly nicely this time – contact wooden.
“You do not realise that something is an issue till you get via it, you are simply form of in it and residing it. I’ve actually been making an attempt to proceed on that path and keep robust.
“It is nearly like I’ve been examined to see how badly I really need it. I believe all of this has been testomony to my angle and desirous to get after it.
“It is excessive threat, excessive reward for me and I would not need it to be anybody straightforward. It is a powerful 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 principle occasion and highlights additionally obtainable on delay on 9Go! from 9.30pm AEDT
Pedro loved a fantastic trip as a blended martial artist, ending with a 10-5 profession file earlier than opting to retire from the game final yr.
The conflict with Pakistan’s Khan, who has 13 knockouts from 15 wins as a boxer, may 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 struggle in entrance of my individuals, but it surely additionally was at that time the place I did not even care the place it was – I simply wish to struggle.”
Whereas the expertise will probably be on Khan’s facet contained in the boxing ring, the western Sydney product is adamant he can get the job executed early.
“He reckons spherical 5, however I do not even see it going that lengthy – I wish to get dwelling early to my daughter,” Pedro stated.
“I simply must belief my workforce, they’ve seen one thing that makes them imagine I can beat him. We have watched him and we predict his type will go well with mine.”
