Green-De Leon Jr. This Saturday
Published by Boxing Insider News Staff on April 20th, 2009
"In the co-feature, the hard-hitting Green (27-1, 19 KOs), of Tulsa, Okla., is looking to get back into the world title picture with a dominating win over the promising De Leon. His only setback came in February of 2007 when he lost a unanimous decision to Edison Miranda.
Undefeated since then with three knockouts in his last four fights, Green is taking on a tough challenge against a talented fighter with the hopes that a victory will push him into title contention.
?I?m looking forward to making my SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING debut,? Green said. ?It?s been a long time coming and I?m going to make the most of this opportunity.
?Carlos De Leon Jr., is a solid fighter, but I?m coming into the ring to make a statement and I don?t expect him to last long. I just hope I don?t scare off the winner of Taylor-Froch with the performance I?m about to put on.?
De Leon (21-2-2, 14 KOs), of Las Vegas, by way of Puerto Rico, is taking a big step up in fighting Green as he, too, hopes to step back into the super middleweight title picture. A promising, ranked prospect just one year ago, De Leon is trying to overcome a loss to Fulgencio Zuniga last February with a convincing victory over Green.
?This is my moment,?? De Leon said. ?It is my moment to shine on SHOWTIME. It is my moment to show the world that I am the best super middleweight out there.
?I will run over Allan Green like a bullet train, will make Puerto Rico shine and will honor and continue the legacy that my father once gave to my country. My message to Mr. Taylor and Mr. Froch is I am coming to get you.?
Green and DeLeon are two power-punching fighters who can end the fight with one punch. With two aggressive brawlers, this crossroads fight in the 168-pound division will feature non-stop action for as long as it lasts."