The Tribune

By RENALDO DORSETT

Sports Reporter

rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

Meacher “Major Pain” Major is ready to step back into the ring tonight, headlining the Caribbean Showdown II at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

Major is scheduled to take on Roberto Acevedo of Puerto Rico in the main event on the card, billed as a matchup between Bahamian fighters squaring off against fighters from around the Caribbean when the event begins at 8pm.

At 22-6-1 with 18 KOs, the veteran fighter has never lost a fight at home and looks to continue that winning streak tonight.

“I’m always ready when it comes down to fight time. I’m in great shape and looking forward to putting on a great fight. I’ve fought four of this trainer’s fighters before and, even though I’ve defeated them, it’s always been a tough fight. I’m looking forward for this kind of fight to take my career to the next level,” he said. “He’s fighting in the Bahamas in my hometown. I’m undefeated at home and I’m going to keep it that way.”

Major, 35, knocked out Martin Anderson in April at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium and said he is always willing to prove to visiting fighters how he earned his nickname.

“I feel like I’m going to do great. I’m not going to predict any rounds or knockouts but I’m looking forward to getting more bigger fights after this and chasing the British Commonwealth title. Hopefully the general public comes out to support this fight. It will be a great show,” he said.

“The game plan is to go out there and do what I do. Fight smart and pick the right shots, but if the knockout comes I’m going to take it. He’s in for the fight of his life because I trained for this fight as if it was my last. I know he doesn’t speak English but he’ll find out why they call me Major Pain.”

Acevedo, 29, comes in with an 8-3 record and said he remains unphased about facing the challenge in a foreign country.

“I’m coming to bring the fight. I know what to expect from him. I’m a veteran and I seen his videos. He’s a good fighter but I’ve fought world champions. I’m just coming in to do what I have to do,” he said. “This is not the first time I’m going to a party to go dance, drink the drink and have more fun than the person who hosts the party.”

Acevedo fell short of predicting a final outcome but is confident he will emerge with the win.

“If the knockout comes it comes, but I came prepared to fight the whole 10 rounds,” he said. “I’m fighting somebody that is good. He has hands like me so I’m not going to disrespect him and say I’m going to knock him out, but I’m going to tell you that I’m going to give a great fight. I’m just going to come in and take it to him straight through to the end of the fight.”

The remainder of the card will feature a slate of fighters from the Bahamas versus fighters from Haiti.

In a heavyweight bout, Bernard Rolle will face the visiting Decius ‘the Machine’ Delan, who is undefeated as an amateur.

“It’s my first fight in a while, but I still have it in me,” Rolle said. “I’m going to take it in one, if not, I’ll take it in two. I just want to get there and get this win, bottom line. Height means nothing, size means nothing, ugliness means nothing.”

Delan implored the Haitian community to come out and support the event. “I feel great and I’m ready to represent my flag,” he said. “I’m just going to go out there and eat. I didn’t come here to play with him at all. I’m looking for a first round knockout too, so we’re going to see who’s lying. I need my people to come out and support me because they will have a lot to cheer about.”

Also, undefeated lightweight Lester Brown will put his 2-0-1 record on the line against Pierre Enabe, while Hensley ‘the Bruiser’ Strachan will take on Remy Felisier.

David “Pacesetter” Wallace (4-2) will also be in action.

General admission is $25 and VIP is $75, which includes drinks, food and ringside seating.

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