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Mexico’s Saul Roman (37-6) has promised to fight like some of his illustrious countrymen of old when he takes on Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen (10-0) at Emperors Palace tomorrow night on a Golden Gloves Promotions Box & Dine bill. Indeed, through his interpreter the well-chiselled Roman explained: “I come from a country where warriors wear their hearts on their sleeves and like legendary heroes such as Carlos Zarate, Ruben Olivares, Julio Cesar Chavez, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales and Salvador Sanchez, I will never enter a ring with the thought of losing”. Given the fact that Roman is far shorter than the power-hitting Tommy Gun, his comment is noteworthy and augurs well for a high-voltage battle that may end before the 10-round mark.
“Oosthuizen is obviously a very good talent, otherwise he would never have won three international titles in one year” added Roman, who is eagerly anticipating his duel with the bean-pole fighter from Boksburg. “But at age 21 he is still very, very inexperienced and I’ll be targeting his lengthy body from the opening bell”.
Trainer Harold Volbrecht, however, believes that the Mexican may instead rely on overhand rights in an attempt to beat Oosthuizen and has warned his exciting young charge that he can expect a fierce and unremitting battle from the first round. “These Mexican guys are tearaway fighters and they have no reverse gear” said Volbrecht. “As such I’ve advised Tommy, whose an instinctive counter-puncher –as most southpaws are – to rely on countering Roman’s frontal assault with uppercuts and hooks and notwithstanding Roman’s reputation as a blistering puncher, we figure to halt him inside eight rounds”.
Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman certainly expects a torrid fight and has cautioned Oosthuizen to rely on his skills to earn him victory. “A lot of these fellows from Mexico love to turn every contest into a street fight and it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if Roman comes out with both guns blazing from the outset”.
While most local experts expect the unbeaten South African to emerge triumphant, more than a few believe he may have to pick himself off the canvas to win the fight.
“That’s when we’ll really be able to gauge how good Oosthuizen truly is” said GGP matchmaker Ruben Rasodi.
April 26, 2010 at 12:45 pm, Britt said:
I won’t disagree with you Mr. Terry this will be a step up in class for our champion but Thomas will prove once again to the whole of South-Africa that he’ll become the best Super-Middleweight that ever stepped in a square ring. Thomas my friend I will be praying for you so much today if God’s in your corner no opponent will overcome you.
Amen.
April 26, 2010 at 1:31 pm, Terry Pettifer said:
The best super middleweight who ever stepped into a ring? Aren’t you being a little presumptious Britt? The man is only 21-years-old and needs considerable grooming over the next few years. Moreover, haven’t you ever heard of a former super middleweight great named Roy Jones?
April 26, 2010 at 1:40 pm, lourens said:
THIS WILL BE TOMMY GUNS TOUGHEST TEST .IM CONFIDENT TOMMY WILL WIN THIS FIGHT.THIS MATCH WILL PROVE HOW STRONG TOMMY GUNS JAW IS.GOOD LUCK BOY MAKE US PROUD!!!!
April 26, 2010 at 3:28 pm, Classy said:
The problem for Tommy is that he just happens to be in the most talent-stacked division around at the moment. Its Andre Wards house! Once you are through all the challengers in the Super 6 Classic then you still have guys like Lucian Bute and Paul Williams.
By the time Tommy is in a position to challenge for world titles Ward, Williams, Allan Green and Andre Dirrell will still be around (Who knows were Paul Williams will settle…?). Thats a tough bunch of names to compare yourself to no matter which way you look at it!
April 26, 2010 at 4:41 pm, Britt said:
Mr. Terry I may be! But this boy has the talent to take over the world I believe that Thomas will become the best!
April 26, 2010 at 9:04 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Yes,all of you that love the game of boxing are right.Tommy is young but very talented.All the current champs are between 27 and 32.Tommy is only 22.IF I could go 12 rounds with these guys at my old age,Tommy can take any one off them on and beat them.You guys must watch Tommy he will win one of the BIG titles soon.All the best for tommorow.GOD BLESS
April 27, 2010 at 11:13 pm, GringoRoyale said:
Results??
April 28, 2010 at 2:33 am, Don Skiveedo said:
What happened?
Did Thomas win or not???????
April 28, 2010 at 7:57 am, Darren said:
Guys…. What happend last night ????
Results PLEASE!
April 28, 2010 at 8:40 am, Britt said:
When people ask what’s the latest, Just scream “Thomas, Thomas” he’s the greatest!
Mr. Terry marks my words this boy is going places…. I don’t care what who say’s what this is the best South-Africa will prudes…
April 28, 2010 at 10:00 am, Terry Pettifer said:
Read my article Darren!
April 28, 2010 at 10:04 am, Darren said:
Just did Mr. Terry…… WOW what an outcome.. good going boys!
April 28, 2010 at 11:21 am, FanoftheGUN said:
glad to read all the positive results for last night. I tried my best getting a ticket for last night, but was told by Mr Ellis that it’s been sold out …
April 28, 2010 at 3:49 pm, GringoRoyale said:
OH WOW!
This young kid KOd Saul Roman!?!?!?!?
Geez. Expect big things from Thomas.
Terry, I’m from WI and I’ve heard people talking about him (boxing fans of course), but still. For people to be talking about a 11-0 kid from South Africa up in Wisconsin…. that’s saying alot.