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After his spectacular win over Lucas Matthysse to win the WBC Super Lightweight title at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, Viktor Postol (28-0, 12 KOs) looked happy, but he was also calm and relaxed.
The 31-year-old native of Ukraine had finally captured a world title after seven years as a professional boxer, and was quick to credit his win to the work done by his trainer, Freddie Roach.
Along with celebrating a victory comes a look at the immediate future, and reporters will dish out the questions about future opponents as soon as a fight is over.
One opponent, however, stands out on the list, and he shares both the same division and the same promoter: WBO 140-pound titlist Terence Crawford (26-0, 18 KOs).
When asked about the 28-year-old native of Omaha, Nebraska, Postol said he was ready, though of course he has to consult with his team.
“I’m ready to fight him,” said a confident Postol, whose brand-new WBC strap lay a few feet beside the podium at which he answered questions for reports this past Saturday.
“The question is,” Postol continued,” is he ready to fight me?”
The fight is definitely a possibility because both are promoted by Top Rank. It would also be a match-up of the very best in the division.
One knows, however, that it may take some time, but, because Crawford has also shown his willingness to fight a high level of opposition, it may come as early as next year.
If the fight gets made, who do you think takes the victory?
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