Rosado ready for fresh start in Clottey clash on Ortiz undercard

‘King’ Rosado has gathered a big following in his indifferent career, with fans taking to the relentless middleweight for the thrilling fights he has been involved in to date, but he seeking a momentous victory which he is hopeful can send him back on track for a world title shot.

“This fight means a new beginning. It’s the second chapter of my career, and I believe it’s truly my time to shine,” stated Rosado.

“I know that Clottey is a defensive-minded fighter and will be looking to counter. But I believe that I have the advantage. I’m younger, faster, stronger, and I believe my ring IQ is better.”

Clottey chasing another world title

His opponent has been quite inactive since back-to-back defeats to Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao in 2009 and 2010 respectively, but has won four successive bout since those losses. The Ghanaian former world champion is odds-on 8/13 to emerge victorious again in the early hours of Sunday morning, as the 38-year-old also seeks another title bout late in his career.

“I approach it like all my other fights: I train hard, eat correctly, get my rest properly and win. I know Gabe [Rosado] is very tough and always comes to fight so I expect a hard fight from him. I just will need to stay focused and I do what I need to in order to win,” stated Clottey.

“I want to be a world champion again, and I believe my experience will help me be one again and know I can do that by winning this fight.”

The two will collide in New York before former heavyweight world title contender Jennings (19-1, 10 KOs), a 5/4 shot, contests Cuban champion ‘The Real King Kong’ Ortiz (23-0, 20 KOs), who is odds-on 8/13 to triumph, for the WBA interim heavyweight strap.

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Coral’s top tip: Back Gabriel Rosado to make a strong showing and overturn his previous misfortune with a victory over Joshua Clottey at 5/4.