Teon Kennedy interview

Fight Night at The Alhambra, March 7th

By Charles "The Hatchet" Brewer

On March 7, 2008 fights fans will be treated to an entertaining evening of boxing. Headlining this fight card is “Guts-and Glory” style fighter and hometown favorite, Rogers Mtagwa (24-12-17ko’s-2draws) who will be defending his NABF Featherweight Title against late-sub, David Martinez (18-3-2ko’s-1draw). In the semi-windup, will be former amateur standout, Teon “The Technician” Kennedy. I had the opportunity to talk with Teon about his upcoming fight.
CB: Teon, I realize you are young in your PRO career (7 -0), but what was some of your amateur accomplishments?

TK: I was the 2004: Golden Glove National Champion, The “under 19” Champion, where I acquired the championship in Korea and the ABC Classic Champion.


CB: How would you describe your style?
TK: I’m what you call a “boxer-brawler”. I could outbox an opponent or if I’m faced with an opponent that has an aggressive style, I can brawl with him, to get the job done.

CB: How do you prepare for opponents both mentally and physically?
TK: Well first, I listen to my trainer, train very hard, and condition myself very well. I have a lot of family support. I have an additional motivational factor in my fights, my 2 year old daughter, Kayla.

CB: What are your short-term and long-term goals?
TK: Well first, I’d like to remain undefeated, then go from being the “co-main event”, to the “main event”, fighting on bigger networks like HBO, SHOWTIME, and PPV and lastly, becoming a WORLD CHAMPION.

CB: Thanks for the interview and good luck on your fight.
TK: No problem, Thanks



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