Germany’s Golden Boy is former amateur star Jack Culcay 2-0(1). He sprang to prominence in 2007 as an amateur when he came from know where to lose in the final of the Chemistry Cup which saw Culcay 24, win a place on the national team for the 2007 World Championships where he lost a Quarter Final match to American Demetrius Andrade. He followed that with Silver in the 2008 European Championships, however it was when he took home the Gold from last years World Championships that he really came into his own. Since then he’s signed professional forms with Klaus-Peter Kohl’s Universum, fighting twice winning both. He appears to have a bright future. Here’s what one of Europe’s rising stars had to say.
Hello Jack, welcome to 15rounds.com
Hi Anson
Anson Wainwright – You debuted last last year and have taken your record to 2-0(1) when can we expect to see you back in the ring?
Jack Culcay – My next fight will be on the 24th of April, its my first fight in Hamburg so I am really excited.
Anson Wainwright – How have you found the move from the amateur’s to the pro’s? What have you found the biggest change?
Jack Culcay – I am glad that I finally turned pro end of last year. The biggest change now is the atttention from the media which really lacks in the german amateur boxing.
Anson Wainwright – Last year you won Gold in the World Amateur Championship’s. What can you tell us about the tournament from your point of view and what it meant to you?
Jack Culcay – It was a great tournament with very competitive fights. This tournament was my greatest achievement so far, you have to keep in mind that I am the first german amateur world champion in 14 years.
Anson Wainwright – What sort of reaction did you get in Germany for winning the World Championship? Did you get sponsor deals appearance’s on TV? How popular are you in both Ecuador & Germany?
Jack Culcay – The reaction in Germany was amazing, they were saying in the papers that no other fighter in Germany ever got as much attention in the press before his first fight as I did. I also got offers from various sponsors, however I only want sponsors that perfectly fit me. Me and my manager Moritz Klatten believe that only like that you can create long term partnerships. The reaction in Ecuador was also great and believe me I havent forgotten where I was born. My dream is to fight for a world title in Ecuador and also in the USA one day.
Anson Wainwright – You also fought in the 2008 Olympics but lost in the first round. What are your thoughts on the Olympics?
Jack Culcay – When I fought Kim Jung Joo the end result was 11:11, but because his world ranking was better then mine I lost the fight. That was the hardest point in my career. However I was still happy at least to be part of the olympics.
Anson Wainwright – Who was your toughest opponent in the amateur’s? What current pro’s have you fought in your amateur career?
Jack Culcay – My toughest opponent was Andrej Zamkojov in the final of the World Championships in Milano. I fought plenty of fighters that turned pro including Demetrius Andrade, Karo Murat and Oliver Güttel
Anson Wainwright – You were born in Ecuador and have moved to Germany where you now live. Can you tell us how this came about?
Jack Culcay – My mother is German and when I was young my parents thought that I can get more opportunities in Germany. So when I was 5 we all moved to Germany.
Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your younger years? Ecuador isn’t known for it’s Boxing background, how did you get into Boxing?
Jack Culcay – I got into boxing through my father. He attached a heavybag to the ceiling of our living room and the rest is history. My father was my trainer in the beginning of my career and he still works my corner now in the pros.
Anson Wainwright – What do you like to do with your time when your not Boxing?
Jack Culcay – I love hanging out with my family and my girlfriend and playing with all my nephews.
Anson Wainwright – Several fighters from other countries currently fight in Germany and are world Champions but word is that TV companies in Germany are clamping down on the dates. What are your thoughts on this and how it may effect you?
Jack Culcay – They are saying that a few stations are going to clamp down but so far it didnt happen and if you look at the viewership of boxing I dont see any reason why.
Anson Wainwright – Who was your favourite fighter growing up?
Jack Culcay – I had three favorite fighters growing up. First it was Muhammed Ali, then Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jnr.
Anson Wainwright – What are your goals in Boxing?
Jack Culcay – My goal is obviously to become world champion. And when I say world champion I really mean it on a international level, I am not afraid to fight outside Germany.
Thanks for your time Jack.
Thanks Anson, all the best
