November 2, 2024

“I WON`T LET YOU DOWN DAD” VOWS SULLIVAN BARRERA!

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By WBCboxing.com  
It has been over eight long hard years since Sullivan Barrera (19-1, 14 KOs) left his family and friends in Cuba to pursue his dream of becoming a professional boxer in the United States.

On Saturday night he`ll be fighting World Boxing Council international light heavyweight  champion Joe Smith Jr. (23-1, 19 KOs)  And for the first time in Sullivan’s life, his Father Rafael Barrera, will be present at ringside watching the match, and cheering on his son with all his might!

After a separation of eight years, Father and son met finally, hugging long and hard on Thursday. The 35-year-old from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is beyond  happy and exceedingly thrilled to finally have his Father in the United States and at  his fight against Smith Jr.

“I have not seen Dad  for eight years and it’s so very important for me.   I want to dedicate this fight to him and I promise him that I will win,” vowed Sullivan.

“This is going to be a very interesting fight for my career, and maybe the most complicated one.  I am well aware that if I defeat Smith I`ll be able to have a chance to contest  a world title soon.”

The bout will be held at the Los Angeles Forum and will be broadcast live on HBO Boxing After Dark.

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