Stone ready for the big clashes
Boksburg's welterweight fighter, Stone van Aswegen, will take on Jarred Silverman in one of two main event bouts at the Boxing Explosion event set to take place at Carnival City's Big Top Arena on Thursday, October 31.
The 22-year-old was in a buoyant mood when asked to comment on the upcoming fight.
“A knockout would be a bonus,” he says presumptuously.
“But if the fight goes the distance then a win is definitely coming my way.”
“I actually never wanted to box, but because of things turning out differently, boxing was the only thing I could do. I want to leave a mark in the sport and be remembered for many more years to come.
“My biggest dream is to become renowned like Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto.”
The welterweight also took time to praise his promoter Manny Fernandez when asked about his view on the country’s promoters.
“He’s been doing good,” he says of Fernandez.
“I’ve also got a fight in December and if it goes well, Manny can hopefully organise a title fight for me next year.
“A lot about one’s successes is up to the promoters, and if you don’t have a good one then you are going to struggle to get the right opportunities.”
Van Aswegen says he was very nervous in his first fight as a pro.
“I threw eight punches and the fight was over, in my favour.
“My sixth fight was a highlight of my career. It went the distance – six rounds – which tests your skills and endurance.”
The Boxing Explosion begins at 7.30pm.
