World Boxing News caught up with Cornelius’ K9′ Bundrage for an exclusive Q and A interview with The Contender Series star.
(ROUND 1) What was your first gym “K-9”?
My first gym was the world-famous Kronk gym in Detriot, now closed.
(ROUND 2) Who influenced you as a young boxer?
I’d have to say the young Mike Tyson, who destroyed the heavyweight division in the mid-80s.
(ROUND 3) Who is the most formidable opponent you have faced?
I’d have to say Kassim Ouma, with whom I went a tough ten rounds in March 2008, won a unanimous decision.
(ROUND 4) Who would you like to fight now that you’re the IBF Champ?
I’d love to face Manny Pacquiao. I have respect for him, but I think I could beat him.
(ROUND 5) What’s the best fight you have seen?
Thomas Hearns v Sugar Ray Leonard in 1981.
(ROUND 6) Who is your favorite current fighter?
I like boxing, so I couldn’t name a favorite fighter.
(ROUND 7) What’s your motivation, Cornelious?
Jesus Christ.
(ROUND 8) What would you change about boxing?
Fighters retiring broke with no idea of who they are.
(ROUND 9) After the Foreman no contest, Did you think you would get a shot at the title so soon?
It was mandatory. I knew I would get a shot at the IBF belt.
(ROUND 10) What was going through your mind when the referee stepped in, and you were World Champion?
It’s over with, I am the champ WOW!, god loves me more that I love myself.
(ROUND 11) Now that you are finally the champion, what are your plans?
I don’t know that it’s in god’s hands, but I would like to fight the big fights for high rewards and financial stability.
(ROUND 12) Finally, “K-9”, tell us something we don’t know about you.
I am afraid of mice!
Thank you, and much love to all my fans!
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