Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
Light-middleweight on winning streak
Danish-based 154lb contender Ahmed Kaddour is surging up the
rankings since returning to the sport following a three-year exile and hopes to
be contesting world titles in the next twelve months.
The 30 year-old, who appeared in the US TV show ‘The
Contender’ in 2004 suffering his only two defeats to Ishe Smith and Alfonso
Gomez, is now fighting under the world-famous Sauerland banner after his move
to Europe.
‘Babyface’ scored a majority decision win over Gary Boulden
in June over eight rounds to improve his record to 25-2-1, although the Lebanese-born
fighter admits troubles in his personal life almost ended his career.
“Well I have had lots of things that have gone wrong for me
inside of the ring as much outside of the ring,” Kaddour told World Boxing
News.
“It took me awhile to adjust and get the hunger back, so all
in all I am very happy I took the time off to get mentally 100% ready and in a fight
mood.”
Kaddour went through a messy divorce in 2007, spending a
period in jail for an alleged burglary and losing his American visa as a result. Those circumstances eventually lead to his return to Scandinavia and the fighter is now reinvigorated and fully focused on his boxing career.
“I didn’t want to take any risks just to fight when I knew I
had those personal problems in my life, mostly because I was managed by the
wrong people,” Kaddour explained.
“I'm here in Denmark living here now and I am very happy for
that. Wherever I will be in the near future only God knows best, but I just want
to box and get a shot at the title.
“I had no choice to fight anywhere else at the time when I
turned pro in 2000. I grew up here and I have built my fan base here. Also, at
the time I was still going to school going for my masters in mechanical
engineering so I had a lot to look forward too and I never regret anything.
“I am very focused right now. I am giving up everything to
just fight and get one step closer to fighting for a real championship belt. I
hope to get two more fight this year and then go for a major title.
“I'm also just happy if I get a chance to fight for an intercontinental
title too as I know they can lead to bigger titles.”
On any future targets at the light-middleweight limit,
Kaddour added: “It’s hard to same any name. I just want to keep winning, stay healthy
and focus.
“I don’t want to focus of fighting one guy now when I have
other fights that I have to win first.
“I can look ahead and say that I will be fighting next year.
As you know, a lot of things can happen in boxing. One thing is for sure
though, I'm willing to fight anybody and I mean anybody, anywhere, anytime.
“Send me a fight contract and offer me the right money for
the fight and I'll leave tomorrow. I'm not
scared of anyone but God.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my fans
for all the support, without them I wouldn’t have made it. I also would like to
say thank you to my family and Lara my girlfriend for everything they have done
for me.
"There is nothing better than to be with the right girl that knows how to make a man happy.
"There is nothing better than to be with the right girl that knows how to make a man happy.
“I love you all very much. You can look forward to see me
back in action again on September 22 in Denmark at Nordic Fight Night, promoted
by Sauerland Event.”