LT Nelson is set to defend his middleweight championship against Mark Tiffin at BKB 53: The Harder They Fall on April 17th. This bout continues a trend in Nelson’s career, where he has faced and defeated many prominent UK-based bare-knuckle boxers during his notable run in gloveless combat.
Regarding his matchup with Tiffin and its place within his history of facing British bare-knuckle fighters, Nelson stated, “It shows those UK dudes are, they’re; power to them. They’re all badasses in their own right. You know what I’m saying? They’re all down to scrap. So, they’re like, “Oh, whoever it is, I don’t care. I want to fight.” So, power to them for that. Keep on lining them up. I’m going keep on putting them away.”
LT Nelson: “I’m going to keep on knocking people out” at BKB 53
LT Nelson is generally not known for going the distance. When asked if he envisions a specific outcome for his fight or if he prefers to be adaptable and enter a flow state on fight night, Nelson replied, “Yeah, 100%. Being adaptable, getting into that flow state, that’s why I am who I am. Because while I’m fighting, I can change and adapt to each fighter, each round, and what I need to do. Another thing that I’m always ready for, I’m always ready to go six rounds, toe to toe for a banger, a war. Got great cardio. I love to throw down. So, I’m always prepared for that. But, you know what I’m going to do? I’m going out there. I’m going for the knockout.”
“I believe I’m going to go [secure] another first-round knockout. Two fights in a row. I’m going to keep on doing that. I’m going keep on putting people away. I’m going to not let any judge decide my future anymore, in life, in anything. These people are going out. I’m going to show the world. I’m going to keep on knocking people out. Mark Tiffin, sorry to say, but you’re in my way, brother. It’s time to go to sleep.”
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LT Nelson Calls for Big 1st Round KO at BKB 53: “It’s Time to Go to Sleep”
LT Nelson will defend his middleweight championship against Mark Tiffin at BKB 53: The Harder They Fall on April 17th. The Mark Tiffin contest continues a narrative in his career that has seen ‘Smash’ Nelson defeat many prominent UK-based BKB fighters during his legendary run in gloveless combat.
When discussing how the Tiffin bout fits within the broader tradition of clashing with United Kingdom bare knuckle boxers, Nelson said, “It shows those UK dudes are, they’re; power to them. They’re all badasses in their own right. You know what I’m saying? They’re all down to scrap. So, they’re like, “Oh, whoever it is, I don’t care. I want to fight.” So, power to them for that. Keep on lining them up. I’m going keep on putting them away.”
LT Nelson: “I’m going to keep on knocking people out” at BKB 53
LT Nelson is not generally known for going the distance. When the two-division BKB champion was asked if he visualizes how this fight will play out or if it’s more about adaptability to enter a flow state on fight night, Nelson stated, “Yeah, 100%. Being adaptable, getting into that flow state, that’s why I am who I am. Because while I’m fighting, I can change and adapt to each fighter, each round, and what I need to do. Another thing that I’m always ready for, I’m always ready to go six rounds, toe to toe for a banger, a war. Got great cardio. I love to throw down. So, I’m always prepared for that. But, you know what I’m going to do? I’m going out there. I’m going for the knockout.”
“I believe I’m going to secure another first-round knockout. Two fights in a row. I’m going to keep on doing that. I’m going keep on putting people away. I’m going to not let any judge decide my future anymore, in life, in anything. These people are going out. I’m going to show the world. I’m going to keep on knocking people out. Mark Tiffin, sorry to say, but you’re in my way, brother. It’s time to go to sleep.”