Australian boxing star Sam Goodman (16-0, 7 KOs) is set to fight against the undefeated Chinese prospect Zhong Liu (19-0, 7 KOs), an accomplished southpaw with an impressive 19-fight winning streak, at The Star, Sydney, Australia.
Interestingly, Goodman was initially scheduled to spar with Liu in China around the time when the Covid pandemic emerged. Due to travel restrictions and the global health crisis, their planned meeting was canceled. “It’s funny how things work out,” Goodman reflected on the missed opportunity and how fate has brought them back into each other’s paths in a professional bout.
Goodman, the hyped Aussie super bantamweight with an undefeated record, has ambitious plans beyond the Liu fight. He’s targeting a spot on a No Limit card in Las Vegas, tentatively scheduled for March next year, which would be his third fight in just six months. This move is a part of his strategic plan to stay active in the ring, building on his recent victory over American Miguel Flores and solidifying his status as the No.1 contender for both the WBO and IBF titles.
While Goodman is comfortable and experienced in fighting southpaws, he acknowledges that Liu will be a challenging opponent. He is focused on proving his dominance in this fight, using his adaptability and skill set honed through numerous encounters with left-handed fighters in both his amateur and professional careers. Goodman’s confidence and strategic approach to his career trajectory put him on the path to potentially secure a world title shot by mid-2024, setting the stage for his continued ascent in the boxing world.
Fight card:
▪️Sam Goodman vs. Zhong Liu, 12 rounds, junior featherweight ▪️Liam Wilson vs. Jackson England, 10 rounds, junior lightweight ▪️Youssef Dib vs. Ibrahim Balla, 10 rounds, junior lightweight ▪️Ahmed Reda vs. Taunga Kairenga, 4 rounds, lightweight ▪️Toese Vousiutu vs. Nathaneal Tuteru, 4 rounds, heavyweight
