Danny Green is expecting the toughest fight of his career after announcing he'll defend his IBO cruiserweight world title against American Antonio Tarver.
Green will fight the former multiple light heavyweight world champion at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on July 20.
The West Australian declared he was totally over the appendix problem which required surgery in a Perth hospital back in January.
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"My health is fantastic, I'm feeling in good condition," Green told a media conference on Wednesday.
"I lost 13 kgs. To be honest, when I was lying in hospital, I didn't think that I would be able to fight again, which was obviously fairly scary for me.
"I've recovered well and put most of my weight back on and I'm in the process to go into a training camp in about four or five weeks to get ready for the toughest test of my career.
"Antonio Tarver is a monster of a bloke and his credentials are impeccable."
Tarver, 42, (28-6) is dropping down after one fight in the heavyweight division.
Both Tarver and 38-year-old Green (31-3) have knocked out former multiple-division world title winner Roy Jones jr.
Tarver wasn't worried about Green's impressive knockout record and planned to arrive at least two weeks before the bout to ensure he's fully acclimatised and ready.
"I've faced punches before, they have to land in order to be effective so I'm not worried about that," Tarver said from the United States.
"I know Danny Green is going to bring his attitude, his aggression. He's a proud fighter, so am I. So this fight makes to be a great fight."
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Green will fight the former multiple light heavyweight world champion at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on July 20.
The West Australian declared he was totally over the appendix problem which required surgery in a Perth hospital back in January.
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"My health is fantastic, I'm feeling in good condition," Green told a media conference on Wednesday.
"I lost 13 kgs. To be honest, when I was lying in hospital, I didn't think that I would be able to fight again, which was obviously fairly scary for me.
"I've recovered well and put most of my weight back on and I'm in the process to go into a training camp in about four or five weeks to get ready for the toughest test of my career.
"Antonio Tarver is a monster of a bloke and his credentials are impeccable."
Tarver, 42, (28-6) is dropping down after one fight in the heavyweight division.
Both Tarver and 38-year-old Green (31-3) have knocked out former multiple-division world title winner Roy Jones jr.
Tarver wasn't worried about Green's impressive knockout record and planned to arrive at least two weeks before the bout to ensure he's fully acclimatised and ready.
"I've faced punches before, they have to land in order to be effective so I'm not worried about that," Tarver said from the United States.
"I know Danny Green is going to bring his attitude, his aggression. He's a proud fighter, so am I. So this fight makes to be a great fight."
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