The battle of words has already erupted ahead of the Joy "The Jet" Ali and Faimasasa "Shockwave" Tavui middleweight dubbed the "Bad Blood " contest at the Vodafone Arena on Saturday night.
In a talk-back on our sister radio station this afternoon, both boxers exchange words, predicting the fight will not last the distance.
Ali said when he lost to Faimasasa in New Zealand he was fighting with a broken hand and he lost out on a home town decision but on Saturday night the Samoan boxer should be ready for a knock-out.
Tavui's manager Ale Vena then challenged Ali to come out firing from the first round and he promised him he will not go past the 6th round.
The Joy Ali and Faimasasa Tavui fight will take place at the Vodafone Arena on Saturday night at 5.30pm.
Battle of words erupts
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