Giovanni Parisi hopes to make his mark on October 8

Former WBO lightweight and light welterweight champion is sure to make it big next October 8.

If you have any doubts about Giovanni Parisi (41-4-1 with 29 KOs) being in top shape for his October 8 bout against European welterweight champion Frederic Klose (38-5 with only 8 KOs), read what the Italian said to television network Telenova:

“I have a lot of respect for my opponent, but I also believe in myself and I’m sure to become European champion. I feel real good and I’ve always been smart enough to adapt to my opponent’s style and find a way to beat him; If Klose wants to brawl, it won’t be a problem for me. I’m sure that Frederic Klose will give 100% at the famed Palalido, because he is in a situation very similar to mine: after so many years of ring wars, a loss would mean retirement for both of us. If I win, I will go after the world welterweight title.”

Considering Giovanni Parisi’s talent and desire, it’s no surprise that he wants to be number one. In the past he fought respected world champions like Antonio Rivera (IBF featherweight), Freddie Pendleton (IBF lightweight), Carlos Bolillo Gonzalez (WBO light welterweight, twice), Sammy Fuentes (WBO light welterweight), Daniel Santos (WBO welterweight and light middleweight), Julio Cesar Chavez (WBC super featherweight, WBA lightweight, WBC/IBF light welterweight) and Michael Ayers (IBO lightweight).

Parisi won most of those dangerous fights.

Now the big question is, Can he be competitive against Carlos Baldomir, Floyd Mayweather and Antonio Margarito? In Italy, most fans think that Parisi could knock those guys out. As for going after the champions of less known organizations, it isn’t even an option for Giovanni. He always wanted to fight the very best, even if that meant running some risks. That’s what real champions do and that’s why he is considered a legend.

Back from the WBA convention in Japan, promoter Salvatore Cherchi announced the final program of the October 8 show:

EUROPEAN WELTERWEIGHT TITLE – 12 ROUNDS
Frederic Klose (France, Champion) vs. Giovanni Parisi (Italy, Challenger)

EUROPEAN FLYWEIGHT TITLE – 12 ROUNDS
Andrea Sarritzu (Italy , Champion) vs. Christophe Rodrigues (France, Challenger)

FLYWEIGHTS
Simona Galassi (Italy, Ex World Amateur Champion) vs. Simona Pencakova (Slovakia)

MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Angelo Valente (Italy) vs. Kornel Csesznyak Hungary)

WELTERWEIGHTS
Vincenzo Finzi (Italy) vs. Armend Tatari (Croatia)

WELTERWEIGHTS
Cataldo Quero (Italy) vs. Patrik Prokopecz (Slovakia)