Sidelined Former Champ Jan Blachowicz Calls for Alex Pereira Rematch

Pereira earned a narrow split decision over Blachowicz to make good on his debut in the light heavyweight division atlast month. While Blachowicz considers “Poatan” to be a better fighter than Hill, he doesn’t think the Brazilian is better than himself.

Making his case for a rematch against the reigning 205-pound king, Blachowicz is steadfast in his belief that he won their first encounter. The Polish standout also noted that while Pereira has knocked out most of his recent opponents, the Brazilian had to go the distance with him. Expecting to return to action towards the end of this year, the 41-year-old is eyeing a rematch.

“ is better fighter than Jamahal but he is not a better fighter than me. And I believe that I deserve the rematch,” Blachowicz said in an interview with. “When he against me I still believe that I won the fight. see different scores, but I believe that I won this fight against him and I believe that I deserve the rematch. You know he knocked out everybody, not me. So, I believe that when I come back, I believe that I can fight against him one more time.

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