Lee Selby is closing in on the biggest fight of his career.
In just over a months time he will collide with domestic rival and mandatory IBF world featherweight title challenger Josh Warrington.
The bad blood has been palpable between the pair.
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But the time for talking finally comes to an end on May 19th when the Barry native, Lee Selby takes to the ring against Josh Warrington.
Selby will look to ensure he makes the fifth defence of his world title when he locks horns with Josh Warrington on enemy territory at Elland Road.
Selby believes from what he has seen, from the Leeds fighter in the lead up to their showdown is a clear sign of disrespect.
“Warrington has no respect for me – absolutely none at all. The way he keeps running his mouth it doesn’t seem that way.”
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Selby believes he differs from the counterpart in that area, because he respects anyone who puts on the gloves and fights in the squared circle, at any level.
I respect everyone who boxes as an amateur or professional because I know the hard work you have to do in the gym. So I respect everyone who boxes,” Selby said.
Analysing the classic matchup of the boxer against the slugger, Selby doesn’t think he will be able to determine if Warrington poses the toughest test of his professional career.
“It’s hard to say if he is my toughest test. Different fighters bring different styles and it depends how I am on the night.
He's my mandatory. https://t.co/H0yptxzBE0
— lee selby (@leeselby126) April 11, 2018
Selby is very assured of his own ability, however, and claims that if he performs to the best of his capabilities he will come out triumphant on fight night.
“I know if I box to the best of my ability I will win hands down.
Lastly, Selby shared a little teaser of what he thinks will happen on May 19th.
“You’ll have to wait and see on May 19th and I’ll have to show it then [if I’m the best Featherweight in the world],” he added.
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