Tyson Pedro is aware of his skilled boxing debut is “excessive threat” – however the former UFC star would not have it every other 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 just lately 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 evening, will probably be all programs go for Pedro.
“This camp has really been actually relaxed,” he instructed Broad World of Sports activities.
Tyson Pedro and Taimoor Khan face off on the weigh-ins. Stan Sport
“After how a lot every thing has gone fallacious within the final yr, every thing has appeared to go fairly effectively this time – contact wooden.
“You do not realise that something is an issue till you get via it, you are simply kind of in it and dwelling it. I’ve actually been attempting to proceed on that path and keep robust.
“It is virtually like I’ve been examined to see how badly I really need it. I feel all of this has been testomony to my perspective and desirous 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 struggle for my first one, however I solely needed to struggle somebody from the highest 15 on this planet.”
Watch Tyson Pedro’s extremely anticipated boxing debut at Nowhere to Run, ad-free dwell 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 an ideal trip as a blended martial artist, ending with a 10-5 profession document 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, will 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 stated.
“It is actually thrilling to struggle in entrance of my individuals, however 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 will likely be on Khan’s aspect 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 need to get residence 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.”
