Steve Lovett gunning for world light heavyweight title

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http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/b ... lqngp.html

Steve Lovett is turning up the heat in his quest to become a world champion, declaring he is heading into "the most important year" of his career.

The 30-year-old is back in Australia for Christmas before returning to his training base in Houston eager to build on a sensational past 12 months.

Lovett won all five of his bouts in the US to take his record to a perfect 15-0 and move up the rankings in the light heavyweight division.

"This is probably the most important year for me," he said. "This is the year I will step up in competition.

"The team have got a plan for me. I'll be mentally ready, I'll be physically ready, so it's just about getting over there and starting the year like I did this year and I'm 100 per cent focused on it."

Lovett has been offered two shots at the Australian title, but turned them down to focus on making his name in the US.

His trainer Ronnie Shields has previously mentored Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, while his US manager Al Haymon is an adviser to Floyd Mayweather Junior.

"It's unbelievable. It's been the best move for my boxing career," Lovett said. "I trust in everything he says. I try to learn it, I try to practise it.

"I'm getting taught by who I believe is the best boxing coach in the world, so I've got the best team around me."

It wasn't just the fact Lovett won his fights this year that turned heads, it was the way he went about it. None of his five bouts went the distance, with three technical knockouts and one knockout.

Lovett's most recent fight against Samuel Miller on November 28 was stopped in the second round when Miller was disqualified for multiple low blows.

"The guys I fought, I did what I was supposed to do," he said. "I took them out, I beat them early.

"There will be some tough guys I will come up against, but I'll be ready. It's about doing what I do and winning those fights."

[campfire]

I have heaps of time for Lovett but as of right now he has'nt beat any-one remotely world class it would be a VERY interesting fight V Broadhurst.

[convict]

I have heaps of time for Lovett but as of right now he has'nt beat any-one remotely world class it would be a VERY interesting fight V Broadhurst.

Although Broadhurst would seem to be the more faster & skilled fighter, Lovett would only need to graze Broadhurst's chin and it would be goodnight Irene.
Its a shame the fight will never happen :( .

[campfire]

I have heaps of time for Lovett but as of right now he has'nt beat any-one remotely world class it would be a VERY interesting fight V Broadhurst.

Although Broadhurst would seem to be the more faster & skilled fighter, Lovett would only need to graze Broadhurst's chin and it would be goodnight Irene.
Its a shame the fight will never happen :( .

Lovett will beat Broadhurst

[fox]

I have heaps of time for Lovett but as of right now he has'nt beat any-one remotely world class it would be a VERY interesting fight V Broadhurst.

Although Broadhurst would seem to be the more faster & skilled fighter, Lovett would only need to graze Broadhurst's chin and it would be goodnight Irene.
Its a shame the fight will never happen :( .

Broadhurst goes good and he's only had the 1 loss. I recon it would be a good fight if it ever came off.

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I have heaps of time for Lovett but as of right now he has'nt beat any-one remotely world class it would be a VERY interesting fight V Broadhurst.

Although Broadhurst would seem to be the more faster & skilled fighter, Lovett would only need to graze Broadhurst's chin and it would be goodnight Irene.
Its a shame the fight will never happen :( .

Broadhurst goes good and he's only had the 1 loss. I recon it would be a good fight if it ever came off.

Broadhurst is a polished mover alright. Good jab. Solid defence. His only blemish was when Berridge bombed him out about 4 years ago.

[fox]

Although Broadhurst would seem to be the more faster & skilled fighter, Lovett would only need to graze Broadhurst's chin and it would be goodnight Irene.
Its a shame the fight will never happen :( .

Broadhurst goes good and he's only had the 1 loss. I recon it would be a good fight if it ever came off.

Broadhurst is a polished mover alright. Good jab. Solid defence. His only blemish was when Berridge bombed him out about 4 years ago.

Yes anyone can get caught. He's been chasing a rematch but hasn't come off. I've watched a fair bit of Trent and I think he is one of our best light heavies.

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US based Steve Lovett has moved along to 15-0 and has a big fight coming up in Florida this weekend against the 16-1 Craig Baker.

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According to Australian Boxing Central, Lovett's fight is scheduled for 8pm Sunday Texas time.

It is currently 6pm over there. So the fight is approx. 2 hours away.

There is a shortcut on Australian Boxing Central to a live stream for the fight.

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Lovett suffered his first career loss today in the USA.