PRESS RELEASE:[May 13, 08] Photos Courtesy of Brian Gordon
BRIAN GORDON INTERVIEW
by Armando Cabrera

Let’s Talk Boxing had the chance to interview a rising fighter who is a champ inside and outside the ring. He is slim and tall and pack power he is currently [4-0, 4 KO‘s] his name is Brian Gordon of Bakerfield, Ca.

Hello Brian, good talking to you once again. The last time we spoke you were training for Michael Angelo Lynk.

Brian:
Hello and yes I was training for Lynk, the place we fought at was the Marriot in Irvine and event was sold out. The crowds was awesome they sure love boxing.

Tell us about that fight? How early in the fight did you felt you had control of the fight?

Brian:
I dropped him twice in the second round I wasn’t stupid and was alert of his punches. He did land some good shots but after feeling his power I knew I had control of the fight especially in the third round.

In the sixth round I cornered him and he didn’t responded to my punches and the referee step in to stop the fight.

Do you still trained twice a day before and after your regular job? Plus you have a family how you managed with your busy schedule?

Brian:
Trust me it is very hard, despite all the training and work I still have time to help my children with their homework. My wife does too and I am very lucky she support me 100% and believe in me.

What you know about you opponent Ruslan Provodnikov who is also undefeated with a record of [7-0, 6 KO’s]

Brian:
I know he is undefeated well condition has 6 knock outs. I don’t know the type of opponent he fought but he has not face a power puncher like myself. I am prepare to go 100 rounds if we have too.

You are fighting in the under card of Chris Byrd vs. Shaun Goerge fight in Las Vegas on national television. How you feel about that?

Brian:
I feel a little nervous but this is a dream for me. I am accomplishing what I have set out to do. I have work hard all my life, I feel I can complete at the next level and I am ready.

When do you arrive in Las Vegas?

Brian:
I will be arriving on Wednesday, the weight will be on Thursday and fight on Friday. I have a week off from my regular job, so I can in Las Vegas for the fight.

What is your current weight?

Brian:
The fight is at 143 lbs and I an at 146 lbs now but I know I will make weight by Thursday.

Well, I want to thank you for your time in interviewing you for the second time. Good luck in fight on Friday.

The fight will be this Friday, May 16, 08 at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, Chris Byrd vs. Shaun George in a 10 rounds light heavyweight bout, Brian Gordon vs. Ruslan Provodnikov in a 6 rounds light welterweight bout, and Koba Gogoladze vs. Ji-Hoon Kim in a 8 rounds bout.

The fights will be televised on ESPN2.