On the undercard of the Liam Paro vs Richardson Hitchins occasion, rising welterweight contender Jalil “Main” Hackett desires to dominate when he makes his return to the ring to face Jose Roman (13-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday evening, December seventh, on the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, reside on DAZN.
Hackett has an opportunity to make main progress in a brief time period as a result of the welterweight division is a weight class that’s in transition. As a result of departure of pound-for-pound star Terence “Bud” Crawford and with welterweight standout Jaron “Boots” Ennis considering shifting as much as 154, the welterweight division is beginning to appear like the land of alternative.
Again in March 2021, the then 18-year-old Washington D.C. native Jalil Hackett signed on with Mayweather Promotions. After being part of the Mayweather Promotions roster for 3 years, Hackett determined to go away because of a scarcity of exercise.
Hackett was labeled a free agent for a month, after which he proceeded to signal a multi-fight promotional take care of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. Two months later, Jalil Hackett entered the squared circle to take part in a step up bout in opposition to the 34-year-old veteran Peter Dobson.
On the evening of July thirteenth, Hackett acquired off to an aggressive begin as he routinely related with a stiff jab adopted by a chopping proper hand. Hackett was in full management of the primary half of the combat, as he was capable of stand within the pocket and land stable pictures to the top and physique of his opponent.
Within the later rounds, Peter Dobson made an try to mount a comeback as he elevated his work charge and skilled success when he was capable of punch in between the pictures. On the conclusion of the 10-round contest, the judges scored the bout 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94 in favor of Jalil Hackett.
With the victory, the 21-year-old Jalil Hackett (9-0, 7 KOs) gained the WBA Continental North America welterweight title. Hackett is at present ranked 14th by the WBA, and he’s going into Saturday evening’s contest trying to dominate in opposition to a really credible opponent.
A local of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Jose Roman began his professional boxing profession with eleven straight victories. Roman skilled defeat for the primary time when he misplaced to Cesar Francis through unanimous resolution.
Roman would bounce again as he’s at present using a two-fight win streak. Now, the 31-year-old is on the verge of going through a younger, hungry contender who views Roman as an impediment he should surpass in an effort to get a step nearer to reaching his profession objectives.
On Saturday evening, when Jose Roman fights for a title belt, he can have the home-field benefit, however that’s one thing that doesn’t hassle Hackett. Throughout an interview with YSM Media, Hackett spoke about his mindset going into Saturday evening’s combat because the customer.
“I prefer it. You understand, I’m combating a Puerto Rican in Puerto Rico, I take a look at it like a little bit hostile takeover.”
Jalil Hackett believes that on Saturday evening he’ll both dominate and cease his opponent early, or he’ll dominate all through the course of 10-rounds. Hackett is assured he can cease Roman early if he follows the sport plan and places his pictures collectively.
Since becoming a member of Matchroom, Jalil Hackett likes the tempo that he’s shifting at, and as he appears to be like ahead to 2025, he has positioned WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr on his radar. Hackett sees that matchup taking place within the close to future, however earlier than he can concentrate on the reigning WBO world champion, Hackett should care for enterprise on Saturday evening, reside on DAZN.
