WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Makabu said Badou Jack just wouldn't be able to take his punches in the February 26 fight in Saudi Arabia.
Ilunga Makabu
I want Badou to remember one thing. I'll break your nose, I'll break your jaw, I'll break your ribs. I have been a world champion for many years. I'm a dangerous boxer. Badu can't take my punches. I will come home as a WBC champion.
Makabu had his last fight against Thabiso Mchunu in January 2022. That confrontation lasted the entire distance and ended in Ilunga's favor by a split decision of the judges. He has 29 wins (25 KO's) and two defeats under his belt.
The last time Jack came to the ring was in August of last year against Richard Rivera. In this fight, which went the whole distance, Badou won by split decision. He has 27 wins (16 by KO), three losses and three draws.
