‘KO’ Placide wants Trumpet’s crown

WITH the revival of professional boxing on Saturday last at the Central Indoor Sports Complex with a TKO decision in favour of Trinidad and Tobago’s Floyd Trumpet against Shurwayne “The Mauler” Marshall, another boxer has come forward with a challenge.

Tigers Boxing Gym fighter Kevin “KO” Placide said despite Trumpet’s known  prowess, he is not a true representation of the talent available to local fans of professional boxing. Placide has vowed to take away his (Trumpet’s) belt if they ever meet. He stated  that boxing provides no incentive for young fighters, when there are no fights available after training for months on end, and for fans who have not seen  talent and charisma in the ring, a product he can sell.

Placide feels he can revive boxing locally with his ring presence. He revealed a desire to make his professional debut locally with an eight round fight against Trumpet, guaranteeing a fifth round knock out, following a right to the body and a three hook combination to the head of his fellow Tigers gym-mate. Harsh words from a man named Placide who has beaten Trumpet while in the  amateur ranks and says he can do it as a professional. Trinidad and Tobago will have to wait to see if these are just words.