Californian super-lightweight hope Brandun Lee is angling for a world title opportunity in 2021.
Lee (21-0, 19 KOs) must first negotiate a tricky test against Philadelphia-based Liberian Samuel Teah (17-3-1, 7 KOs) at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, tonight (March 10)
The touted Lee is currently riding a 12-fight KO streak as he moves through the levels, but Teah, dubbed ‘Tsunami’, has a track record for wrecking prospects’ best laid plans.
“People are saying this is my step-up fight. I know Teah is a veteran and has beaten some decent prospects. I’m looking forward to bringing the best out of him,” said Lee.
“[Fans] want to see knockouts so that’s what I’m here to do. Every time I get in the ring, I’m learning something new. By me knocking these guys out, of course my confidence is growing each fight but I can’t underestimate anyone.
“Definitely by the end of 2021 I would love to have my hands on some sort of world title. Whether it’s the IBO or WBA world title, Jaron Ennis [is near] a world title and I think it’s almost time for me to go for mine.
“Teah’s never been stopped before. I know he’s going to be aggressive and come forward. He’s a combination puncher and likes to hit the body. Whatever he brings to the table I’m ready to do what I do. The test would be if he took me to later rounds, since I’ve never been past four.”
Teah added ominously: “We’re not going to discredit the knockouts that he has, but at the end of the day pretty much all of those guys just came in the ring to survive. I’m not going in there just to survive. He hasn’t faced anybody like me and I’ve faced much higher quality opposition. He’ll realise the quality in me is far greater than everybody he has faced.”
Lee-Teah will be broadcast on Showtime in the US from 9pm ET/PT on Wednesday evening.