On March 30, Curmel Moton will make his much-anticipated return to the square circle opposite California’s undefeated prospect Anthony Cuba. However, ahead of ‘Big Deal’ Moton’s dazzling third professional fight, he turned to social media to showcase his quick moves and impressive style, leaving fans awe-struck by his skills.
Moton and Cuba will fight in the undercard of Keith Thurman vs. Tim Tszyu, which is being built up as Thurman’s great return to the sport while also acting as Tszyu’s entry into the American boxing scene. Even though the night has Thurman and Tszyu written all over it, Moton’s moves in the new clip promise to steal the show right from under them.
Moton’s rapid rise to success!
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Taking to Instagram, Moton shared a clip of himself throwing straights and jabs at the speed back. His quick movement maneuvering around the bag gave hints of what was in store for fans as the night of March 30 is set to drown the boxing world in excitement and wonder. It’s no secret that Moton is the best young boxing prospect in the world.
However, his resume and performance thus far hint at a superstar like no other. Moton steamrolled through his first two professional fights, winning both in the very first round via knockouts. It has left people wondering whether Moton can achieve a hat-trick in the coming night. So, with Moton’s new clip, fans started cheering for the 17-year-old.
Fan expects Moton to repeat history
Even though Moton hasn’t been a pro for very long, in such a short span, he has managed to gather a massive fan following. Whether it’s one of his fights or a random post on social media, fans flock to it like a moth to a flame. In a similar fashion, one user questioned Moton on whether he was ready for his upcoming clash. The user commented, “Ready for that 3rd fight.” While Moton didn’t respond to the comment, his training clip can be seen as proof of his readiness.
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Another user praised the Utah native for his coordination with the speed bag. “Your coordination [is] on point,” the user claimed. According to Box Rec, Moton’s amateur record is 49-2, and he has won several amateur titles in his run, so moves like those are easy for Moton.
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Someone else asked whether Moton is aiming for yet another first-round finish, repeating history. The user wrote, “First-round knockout??” Given Moton’s track record thus far, the possibility of a first-round knockout win is more real than ever.
The next user could not hold his excitement about Moton’s fight as he made a popular prediction. The user wrote, “gon put on a show 3-0.” If Floyd Mayweather and the other big names in boxing are correct, Moton’s zero will be hard to take away.
While the comment section was full of supporters, there were also critics and challengers. One such user claimed it wouldn’t be hard for him to make Moton taste defeat. The user wrote, “You wouldn’t last [five] rounds with me [on] my worst day Pal.”
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With Moton’s third fight right around the corner, his social media posts continue to attract motivating remarks or queries about his next fight, giving a glimpse into the hype behind the future of this boxing prospect. Would you be watching Curmel Moton in action come fight night? Let us know in the comments below.
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