Year Of The Uncrowned Champ

On February 10 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, Luis Collazo takes on Shane Mosley in a 12 round fight for the Interim WBC Welterweight title. Collazo is coming off a TKO win over Artur Atadzhanov in November and most notably of late, lost to Ricky Hatton in a controversial decision that cost him the WBA Welterweight title.

SaddoBoxing: How are you feeling about this fight against Shane Mosley?

Luis Collazo: "I'm real excited. I love the opportunity in my hands. I'm going to make the most of it."

SB: I, like a lot of fans, thought that you beat Ricky Hatton. Is it difficult to rebound from a fight you know in your heart that you won?

LC: "Well, you know, thanks to the fans, they motivated me to move on. It was a big fight that made me stronger."

SB: On to the fight on the tenth of February, Shane Mosley is older but still pretty fast and stronger at 147 than 154. What’s your game plan?

LC: "I got nothing to prove. I'm gonna go in and do what I do best. I perform at the elite level."

SB: Are you planning on a full 12 rounds or are you going to KO him?

LC: "I go with the flow. I'm ready to go 12 rounds if I have to, to get the big W".

SB: Are there any belts at stake?

LC: "This is an interim fight; I'm considered the people's champ, the uncrowned champ. On February 10, I feel like I'm defending the title".

SB: Are you looking at any of the other title holders down the line?

LC: "To be honest, my main focus is on Mosley. I'm going to be on top of my game. 2007 is my year".

SB: There are a lot of interesting fights to be had between 140 and 154. Any chance of moving up or down?

LC: "My main goal is to be crowned at 147. I'm my best at 147. I have no plans on moving up."

SB: Thanks for your time, Mr. Collazo. Good luck on February 10.

LC: "Thanks for having me, man."

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