Boxing
Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez has bigger aspirations for world title run
Nunez vs Diaz - Saturday - live on DAZN
Eduardo 'Sugar' Nunez is gearing up for his first title defence, but the 28-year-old sees a much bigger role for himself in the boxing world in the future.
IBF super featherweight champion Nunez takes on Christopher Diaz on Saturday in Sinaloa, Mexico, live worldwide on DAZN , after claiming the vacant title with a victory over Masanori Rikiishi in May. The Mexican knows there's a tough road ahead as he now has a target on his back as a world champion, but he revealed his ultimate aspirations for his legacy in the sport.
“I know I still have a long way to go; we’re just getting started," Nunez said. "I’m about to make my first defence. My goal is to be an idol. Thank God, we are world champion.
"To maintain it, even become champion in different categories, and to set a good example for kids, the next generation, and to all people in general."
Nunez is looking forward to fighting in his hometown this weekend, but he stressed that he's not there to simply see family and friends.
There's a job to be done.
“I’m grateful that people support me, but we are aware of the commitment we have, and we try to put aside the issue of socializing and all that," he said. "At the end of the day, you have to work, and you have to take the commitment seriously.
“We are working to put on a good show, get a good victory for Mexico, and I can assure you; this will be no exception. A Mexican boxer identifies as a warrior and as an athlete with many dreams and goals, and balls; above all, a lot of balls.”
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