Nordine Oubaali wants to prove that it is the best bantamweight in the world

By WBCBoxing.com

On January 19, the French fighter of Moroccan origin, Nordine Oubaali, became the WBC bantamweight champion with a convincing decision about the American Rau’shee Warren in Las Vegas. “I achieved my American dream,” said Oubaali, 32, after the fight, and became the first French fighter to win a world title in Las Vegas.

In his first defense of the title on July 6 against the Filipino Arthur Villanueva, Oubaali (16-0, 12 KOs) dominated his rival and knocked him out in six rounds. Nordine is looking confidently into the future in a division full of talent. “I want to go back to Las Vegas, get in the ring and fight in front of boxing fans,” he says.

The news portal Fightnews.com briefly interviewed Oubaali, who responded kindly.

What are your observations of the fight with Villanueva ?.

“He tried to pressure me early. I could not quit and took command of the fight early to show him who the champion is “-.

Why did the fight take place in Kazakstan?

“My manager, MTK Global, co-organized the card with MTK Kazakstan. It was a great opportunity because the fans of the United States could see my fight on ESPN +. I hope the fans of the United States can see my next fight. “

Takuma Inoue has said he wants to challenge you. What do you think?
“I love. I want to beat Takuma Inoue and send a message to his brother. You can be a monster, but I’m not afraid of you. ” Naoya is very talented, he hits very hard but I am the smartest boxer, best technical boxer. Defeating Takuma and confronting Naoya are my priorities. I want to show that I am the best rooster in the world “he finished.