"I'm in a new gym and with a new trainer, and am very excited about showcasing my skills and making a bang"
Monday 15 June 2020 12:55, UK
Lucas Browne hopes to mark his US debut with a dramatic knockout as he prepares for his rescheduled fight with Apti Davtaev.
The Australian heavyweight has linked up with new trainer Craig Christian ahead of his clash with the unbeaten Russian, which was orginally due to be staged in Las Vegas in March.
Browne is eager to impress the American audience after he ended last year with a stoppage win over John Hopoate in his home country.
"I love the fact that I'm able to fight again, to fight in the USA and against a fighter like Davtaev," said Browne.
"He is a very strong and tough man and it will be two men bashing away in the ring. I feel it will be a very good fight and very fan friendly.
"I've taken it down to once-a-day training during the pandemic to make sure I don't burn out and over-train, but to keep active and busy and focused. I'm in a new gym and with a new trainer, and am very excited about showcasing my skills and making a bang."
Davtaev displayed his punch power with 19 knockouts in 20 victories and has been guided towards a world title fight by Tyson Fury's trainer Sugarhill Steward.
I am hoping in the near future I will get a chance to showcase myself against a world-class opponent in Lucas Browne
"I was very excited about fighting Lucas Browne on March 28 in the US," said Davtaev. "It was going to be my coming out party. He is a quality fighter. I was looking forward to the opportunity of showing that I am the new force in the heavyweight division.
"Training with Sugarhill Steward at his Kronk Gym for the last three years has improved every facet of my game. Having such a master coach gives me even more confidence when I go into the ring.
"He has helped me to utilise my size and power to produce impressive knockouts.
"I am hoping in the near future I will get a chance to showcase myself against a world-class opponent in Lucas Browne."
