IBF Boxing Champ Spinks Vows To Retain Title Against Bundrage

Five-time world champion and current IBF junior middleweight champion Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks (37-5, 11 KOs) made some bold statements at Wednesday’s press conference at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis announcing his title defense on June 12 against IBF No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger Cornelius “K9” Bundrage (29-4, 17 KOs).

“My title is not leaving St. Louis,” Spinks declared. “I guarantee I will be undefeated for the rest of my career. When I get done with Bundrage, I’ll fight anyone: Floyd Mayweather, Manny Paquiao, Miguel Cotto, Paul Williams, Shane Mosley—you name it, I’m ready.”

Spinks has been training for the first time with noted trainer James “Buddy” McGirt in Vero Beach, Fla.

“It’s been great being trained by future Hall of Famer Buddy McGirt. It was time for me to move on to a new trainer, and I’m very happy about it. You will see the best of the old Cory Spinks and the best of the new. I guarantee the boxing fans of St. Louis that I’m going to put on a spectacular show on June 12.”

McGirt also spoke at the press conference.

“I don’t have a lot of work to do with Cory,” the former welterweight world champion said. “He has lots of talent and my job is to remind him of that. His natural abilities are such that if he is performing at his best, he’s tough to beat. My goal is to get him to that top tier.”

Another Gateway City fighter, undefeated cruiserweight Ryan “The Irish Outlaw” Coyne (14-0, 4 KOs), will also appear in a featured attraction.

“I love fighting in my hometown, especially with heroes of mine like Cory Spinks,” Coyne said. “I fought in the first boxing match at Chaifetz Arena, and now I’ll be fighting as part of the first world championship card at this arena. I look forward to showing everyone that I am a force to be reckoned with in the cruiserweight division.”

Tickets priced at $28, $50, $87, and $200 go on sale on Saturday (May 15) at 10 a.m. at MetroTix.com, the Chaifetz Arena Box Office, MetroTix outlets at select Schnucks and Macy’s stores, or charge by phone at (314) 534-1111. This will be the first world championship boxing match at Chaifetz Arena.