LT Nelson, the reigning middleweight champion, is set to defend his title against Mark Tiffin at BKB 53: The Harder They Fall on April 17th. This bout continues a trend in Nelson’s career, where he has consistently overcome prominent UK bare-knuckle boxers during his impressive run in the sport.
Speaking about his upcoming fight with Tiffin and his history of facing British bare-knuckle fighters, Nelson stated, “It shows those UK dudes are, they’re; power to them. They’re all badasses in their own right. You know what I’m saying? They’re all down to scrap. So, they’re like, “Oh, whoever it is, I don’t care. I want to fight.” So, power to them for that. Keep on lining them up. I’m going keep on putting them away.”
LT Nelson: “I’m going to keep on knocking people out” at BKB 53
Known for his decisive finishes, two-division BKB champion LT Nelson expressed his fight night strategy. When asked about visualizing the fight or relying on adaptability, Nelson explained, “Yeah, 100%. Being adaptable, getting into that flow state, that’s why I am who I am. Because while I’m fighting, I can change and adapt to each fighter, each round, and what I need to do. Another thing that I’m always ready for, I’m always ready to go six rounds, toe to toe for a banger, a war. Got great cardio. I love to throw down. So, I’m always prepared for that. But, you know what I’m going to do? I’m going out there. I’m going for the knockout.”
“I believe I’m going to go [secure] another first-round knockout. Two fights in a row. I’m going to keep on doing that. I’m going keep on putting people away. I’m going to not let any judge decide my future anymore, in life, in anything. These people are going out. I’m going to show the world. I’m going to keep on knocking people out. Mark Tiffin, sorry to say, but you’re in my way, brother. It’s time to go to sleep.”
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LT Nelson is preparing to defend his middleweight championship against Mark Tiffin at BKB 53: The Harder They Fall, scheduled for April 17th. This matchup continues a narrative in Nelson’s career, as he has defeated many prominent UK-based bare-knuckle boxers during his legendary run in gloveless combat.
When asked about how the Tiffin fight fits into his tradition of clashing with British bare-knuckle boxers, Nelson commented, “It shows those UK guys have got it; power to them. They’re all tough in their own right. You know what I mean? They’re all ready to fight. So, they’re like, ‘Whoever it is, I don’t care. I want to fight.’ So, hats off to them for that. Keep them coming. I’ll keep taking them out.”
LT Nelson: “I will continue to knock opponents out” at BKB 53
Nelson is not known for going the distance, and when questioned about his fight-night approach – whether he visualizes the outcome or focuses on adaptability to enter a flow state – the two-division BKB champion stated, “Yes, absolutely. Being adaptable and getting into that flow state is why I am who I am. Because while I’m fighting, I can change and adapt to each opponent, each round, and what I need to do. Another thing I’m always prepared for is going six rounds, toe-to-toe, for a slugfest, a war. I have great cardio. I love to go at it. So, I’m always ready for that. But, you know what I’m going to do? I’m going out there. I’m aiming for the knockout.”
“I believe I will secure another first-round knockout. That’s two fights in a row. I will continue to do that. I will continue to finish opponents. I will no longer let any judges decide my future, in life or anything else. These opponents are going down. I will show the world. I will continue to knock people out. Mark Tiffin, I’m sorry to say, but you’re in my path, brother. It’s time for you to go to sleep.”