Kapanlagi.com - The situation between Jefri Nichol and El Rumi ahead of their boxing match in Superstar Knockout on November 17, 2023, seems to be heating up. Both are confident and optimistic about winning in the ring.
However, Jefri Nichol himself admitted that he is only 51 percent confident of defeating Ahmad Dhani's second son. The rest, Jefri is preparing to face unexpected things during the match.
"I'm 51 percent (winning), because the other 49 percent is for preparing for unexpected things that will happen in the ring," said Jefri Nichol when met at Bengkel Space SCBD, South Jakarta, Friday (10/11).
1. Having a Smaller Body than El
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Regarding this match, many doubt whether Jefri Nichol can win or not. That is because in terms of body posture, El Rumi is clearly superior because he has a tall and big build.
Nevertheless, this does not make the star of the film Jakarta vs Everybody afraid. In fact, he confidently claims to defeat El Rumi in the second round because during the face off session, Jefri judged that El Rumi's courage has weakened as his hands appeared trembling.
"Height doesn't matter," he said.
2. Daring to Fight Without Head Protection
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In addition, Jefri Nichol also challenged El Rumi to fight without using head gear or head protection. For your information, head protection should be mandatory for amateur boxing athletes.
"Yes, I want it without head gear, but how can I say it, that's what I want. We'll see later, I'm just trying to fight," he said.
"Let's have two rounds. (During the face off) his trembling hands, he said," he continued while laughing and mocking.
3. El Rumi is Confident of Winning
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When asked about whether he prefers with or without a head guard, El replied that the fight would feel the same. For himself, El Rumi prefers without a head guard because he can see the opponent more freely when on the ring.
"Yes, the head guard provides a little bit of protection and it doesn't really affect much, it even disrupts the vision," he explained.
"I prefer not to use a head guard, I also train without it, I already know what it feels like to be punched without a head guard, it's just the same," he concluded.
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