{"id":22461,"date":"2024-03-01T07:54:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T12:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/abass-baraou-takes-aim-at-josh-kelly-and-liam-smith-after-european-title-fight-with-great-warrior-sam-eggington-boxing-news\/01\/03\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T07:54:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T12:54:07","slug":"abass-baraou-takes-aim-at-josh-kelly-and-liam-smith-after-european-title-fight-with-great-warrior-sam-eggington-boxing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/abass-baraou-takes-aim-at-josh-kelly-and-liam-smith-after-european-title-fight-with-great-warrior-sam-eggington-boxing-news\/01\/03\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Abass Baraou takes aim at Josh Kelly and Liam Smith after European title fight with ‘great warrior’ Sam Eggington | Boxing News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Super-welterweight Abass Baraou has a hitlist of British boxers he is looking to fight.<\/p>\n

The German fighter is gunning for a big name like Liam Smith or a clash with former gym-mate Josh Kelly but first will take on Sam Eggington for the European title.<\/p>\n

“I think he’s a great warrior,” Baraou said of Eggington. “It’s quite a great challenge also for me to overcome. I’m excited for the fight.<\/p>\n

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“I have positive energy and I can’t wait to be in the ring with him. I feel like that’s a good challenge.<\/p>\n

“That’s what I want. A dangerous fight. I feel like you get good credibility from those fights and that’s what I’m looking for. I’m happy Sam took the fight.<\/p>\n

“He’s a great warrior and I can’t wait to be beat him.”<\/p>\n

They box for the European championship on Friday. “It’s long in the making,” Baraou said. “Being a European champion as pro, it’s a milestone. It’s like a dream come true.<\/p>\n

“I finally can’t wait to hold that belt in my hand.”<\/p>\n

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He’s not the only Briton Baraou would like to fight. Josh Kelly would make for an appealing contest.<\/p>\n

“He’s my future opponent, there are a few other names in the division. We can make any fight happen. I think Josh will also be happy to have a dance with me in the future,” the German said.<\/p>\n

Baraou believes winning the European title would push him toward fights with the big names of the division.<\/p>\n

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Liam Smith might not hold a title currently, but he is a world class super-welterweight. “Definitely. He’s a worthy opponent. He’s got quite good experience,” Baraou said.<\/p>\n

“He’s doing a lot of good things. Those are the kind of people I want to fight. Those fights I’m buzzing for and I hope I can make those fights in the future.<\/p>\n

“I’m ready to do the big fights. I have experienced a lot as an amateur, as a pro as well and I feel like I’m ready.<\/p>\n

“I want to become world champion and I feel like I’ve got everything together now. I’ve got the team ready, I’m ready and I’m ready to fight anyone in the division.<\/p>\n

“I feel like I’m in the right position where I need to be. I can’t wait. I just need to step in the ring and do my job.”<\/p>\n

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Super-welterweight Abass Baraou has a hitlist of British boxers he is looking to fight. The German fighter is gunning for a big