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Trainer Manny Fernandes is convinced that his 20-year-old IBO Africa lightweight champion Jason “Badman” Bedeman will take the fistic storm by storm during 2010!
Moreover, Fernandes thinks that Bedeman’s forthcoming bout with Ghana’s Bilal Mohammed, for the vacant WBA Pan Africa lightweight title at Emperors Palace on February 27, will be a perfunctory outing that should see his fair-haired warrior triumph inside seven rounds.
“I’m certainly not underestimating Mohammed, who is reputed to be a solid puncher, but I feel that Jason is in such devastating form at present, that it will take a very special fighter to derail him” said Fernandes. With an unbeaten resume of 10 wins and 2 draws, Bedeman has clearly made huge inroads over the past six months and his mentor’s lavish praise is not without merit.
However while Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman is keen to echo Fernandes’ sentiments, he does believe that Bedeman’s next fight could be a difficult milestone in his blossoming career. “Any WBA Pan Africa title carries with it a lot of credibility and while I’m glad to know Fernandes is bubbling over with optimism, I’m convinced that Mohammed will prove to be a very dangerous opponent on the night. Indeed, besides being a terrific hitter, our sources in Ghana have assured us that Mohammed is a slick and clever tactician with plenty of courage”
Not that the experienced Fernandes doubts the Ghanaian boxer’s prowess mind you. “Every guy out of Ghana who puts gloves on his hands can fight” said Fernandes, “but I want to state unequivocally that Jason is like a mini-tornado in the gymnasium and he’s punching with much more authority than earlier in his career”.
That eight of Bedeman’s opponents were halted inside the distance, underlines the Rosettenville fighter’s status as a puncher and experts have remarked that the Badman is throwing a lot more combinations than before.
“He is still a relative kid in this game and has years of learning ahead of him, but you can take it from me that by the time I’ve finished molding him, Jason will be one of the most explosive and exciting lightweights in the world” concluded Fernandes.
February 13, 2010 at 8:32 am, Jonathan said:
I think Jason is such a hard working young Boxer and he makes the South of Joburg so proud.
I will be supporting one of South Africa’s Best young fighters on the 27th of Feb.
Go Champ you go what it takes to win the WBA title.
February 13, 2010 at 8:38 am, Emilio said:
Jonathan you are so right, Jason is doing his home work.
We will see all that pay off on the night.
Jason the “BADMAN” you make us proud
February 13, 2010 at 9:14 am, Fan of The BADMAN said:
We love you Jason you are a true champion. Jason trains so hard and is always wanting to learn new things it is amazing how far he has come and just how much he has transformed himself into this machine that has only one goal and that is to win!
February 26, 2010 at 12:56 pm, Mike ( Grim Reaper ) Harding said:
This is a step up For jason , but he has what it takes to be the next Road warrior . In time i believe he can be as great at what Brian Mitchell was if not better. He is focused and knows what is happening in the ring. Looking forward to another Victory for the BAAAAAAdman
March 01, 2010 at 8:56 am, Chynna ( #1 Fan) said:
Saturday was brillaint! Jason was so focused on the task at hand and went in with all he had. He proved that he is indeed the Badman! He succeeded in only the second round!
Well Done Jay, you trully are a sensational talent in South Africa.
March 05, 2010 at 1:47 pm, Mike ( Grim Reaper ) Harding said:
Jason proved why he is called the Badman . He really made life bad for his opponent. For the 1st time in his carreer he was knocked but proved his heart and determination by beating the Ghananian in to oblivion.I believe he will only get better as time goes on. Jason Missed manny badly in his corner