Kempsey boxer Renold Quinlan has never shied away from a challenge and he isn’t starting now.
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The former IBO Super Middleweight World Champion will be put to the ultimate test as he enters a defining three months in his career.
Quinlan, who holds a record of 12 wins and two losses, has two scheduled fights against undefeated boxers in the space of a month.
The 28-year-old will first face off with Azizbek Abdugufurov for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Silver Title in Uzbekistan on April 28.
Quinlan claims he will then drop to the middleweight division to face off with fellow Australian Mark Lucas at Star City in Sydney on May 24.
Quinlan has predicted a quick end to his fight with Abduguforov.
“Azizbek has never came up against anybody like me,” Quinlan told the Argus.
“My power, velocity and style will be too much for him.”
The task is made difficult as it’s been nearly 13 months since Quinlan relinquished his world title to Chris Eubank Jnr and Quinlan has only fought once – delivering a first round knock out to the aging Alexander Bajawa last October.
However, the lack of time in the ring doesn’t phase the Dunghutti Destroyer, who believes his strict training program and new attitude will prepare him for Abdugufurov and Lucas in quick succession.
“My whole mentality changed after my loss against Eubank last year,” Quinlan said.
“I took some time away but I’ve felt better than ever for the last six months.
“I’ve been training harder than ever, improved in every area and mastered my craft.
“I am ready to fight and beat the best.”
If Quinlan delivers on his plan and exits the Abdugufurov fight unscathed, then Lucas, who has nine wins and 0 losses to his name, will be a far more formidable opponent.
The two boxers are familiar with each other and have even sparred in the ring on several occasions.
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Despite Lucas’ impressive record, Quinlan’s confidence doesn’t waver.
“He’s a slick boxer but he won’t be able to hand my explosiveness,” Quinaln said.
“I’ll stop him, I know I can stop him.”
Quinlan was glad Lucas had enough courage to face him as he was tired of Australian boxers dodging his calls.
“I’ve been calling everyone out for a long time, even Anthony Mundine didn’t want to fight me,” Quinlan said.
“I challenged him but he views me as a brother and said he would never fight me.”