The cruiserweight final of the World Boxing Super Series between Yunier Dorticos and Mairis Briedis has finally been scheduled for March 21st in Latvia, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
“The conclusion of Season 2 of the WBSS is going to be nothing but spectacular,” said Kalle Sauerland, the WBSS chief boxing officer. “After two epic Ali Trophy finals — Regis Prograis versus Josh Taylor and Naoya Inoue versus Nonito Donaire — it’s time to crown the cruiserweight champion of the WBSS. As we have become accustomed, whoever raises the Muhammad Ali Trophy at the end will become the man to beat in the division.”
“I’m really looking forward to the final,” said Briedis, the tournament No. 1 seed. “It is fantastic for Latvia to be able to host an event of such magnitude. Millions and millions of eyes worldwide will be watching what’s happening at the Arena Riga on fight night. It is going to be a thrilling fight as I’m facing one of the very best cruiserweights on the planet. The stake is so high and both of us are only looking for one thing — to win it all.”
“Briedis, you better prepare yourself for war,” said Dorticos, the No. 2 seed. “Let’s give all the fans around the world a spectacular all time classic. Come fight night you will know why I’m called the ‘KO Doctor.’ The Muhammad Ali Trophy has my name engraved already.”
