[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Philadelphia (March 18, 2014)–He pulled off the biggest upset in the opening round of the Boxcino 2014 lightweight tournament and now Chris Rudd (13-1, 8 KO’s) is ready to do it again when he takes on Petr Petrov (33-4-2, 15 KO’s) on Friday, March 28 at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota.<\/p>\n
The semifinal bout will be televised Live on ESPN, ESPNdeportes+ and WatchESPN.<\/p>\n
Rudd of Covington, Tennessee was the least known of the eight participants in the tournament but he won a 7 round (Draw Breaker) decision over veteran Yakubu Amidu on February 21 in Laughlin, Nevada, reflected back on the win for a moment before setting his sights on Petrov.<\/p>\n
“I did a pretty good job,” said Rudd. “I think I won that fight because of my head and foot movement.”<\/p>\n
Rudd began preparing for Petrov almost immediately after his win over Amidu.<\/p>\n
“I have been working hard in the gym. Petrov throws a lot of wild combinations and a wild hook. I have been working on that as well as my jab and staying out of range.”<\/p>\n
Rudd has relished being the unknown fighter in the tournament as he believes that will only enhance his accomplishments.<\/p>\n
“It does not matter being the underdog. I was talking with my brother and he said, the more that I can win, the better I look.”<\/p>\n
Rudd knows he can win the tournament but knows he has a tough road ahead.<\/p>\n
“I see me winning. Petrov is a good fighter and he will come hard. The other two fighters (Miguel Gonzalez and Fernando Carcamo) are good fighters. I see myself winning but I can not claim it until I have it,”finished Rudd.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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