Derrick Krantz: "I predict a first round knock out victory!"

Derrick Krantz: "I predict a first round knock out victory!"

By Benny Henderson Jr., Doghouse Boxing (Mar 18, 2009)

Telling a writer that you plan on winning the fight with a first round knock out victory is a very bold prediction, but when you have already came through four times with your predictions, it is ok to be a little daring in your words.

So, if the undefeated 155-pound powering punching MMA prospect Derrick Krantz 4-0 (4) comes through with his word once again, it will be twice he has told this writer his punishing plans and did so, as well as tallying up his fifth consecutive first round knock out.

A former two time Ring Rulers amateur champion, Krantz banged out a respectable record of (21-7), as a pro Derrick has been flawless, and come Friday night at the Horseshoe Riverdome in Bossier City, LA, Krantz looks to keep his record intact as he takes on Georgia native Aaron Hall in Cage Kings “Total Domination” fight card.

In yet another interview conducted with Krantz, the young fighter candidly speaks out=2 0on his fighting career and what is yet to come for not only his future, but his opponents as well, enjoy.

Benny Henderson Jr.
Give the readers your thoughts on your upcoming fight this Friday night?

Derrick Krantz
Well I was scheduled to fight somebody else, but come to find out he did not want to commit to 155-pounds, so they matched me up against Aaron Hall, I have seen him fight before, he is a very talented fighter but you know he is in my way and I am going to have to deal with him. < /FONT>

BH
Have you seen tape on Hall?

DK
I have seen the guy fight live, he has fought with Cage Kings before.

BH
As far as styles go, how do yours and his match-up?

DK
Well, based on what I saw, he is probably a ground fighter because that was pretty much where most of his fight lasted, he had the guy on the ground on his back. That’s what I have been working on because the guy that I was supposed to fight was a ground guy, so I feel very strong in that area. Other than that I don’t think he wants to stand up with me, if he does than he is in for a rude awakening.

BH
Your main game is the stand up, but you say your ground game is getting better, sounds like you are well rounded.

DK
Absolutely, I finished two of my fights on the ground just hitting them, I guess I hit pretty hard because most o f them don’t recover from it.

BH
You are in the inside looking out, what have you learned about the fight world that some may not know who are on the outside looking in?

DK
I have learned that you always have to stay in shape, you have to be at top of your game because if not there is always going to be somebody that is going to come sweep you off your feet. You have to be ready and want to take fights.

BH
This will be your third time fighting for Cage Kings, how has it20been working with the gang?

DK
Dealing with them, they are pretty fair, I mean they have been good to me every since I fought in Ring Rulers with them as an amateur. Jon Munz is a really decent guy.

BH
Run the readers through what is going through your mind right before a fight, all the way up into the announcement of the fight?

DK
Well, I really don’t worry about it, I am a real laid back person, I think about everything else, how my fiancé is doing, if my family is20enjoying the show. I thank the Lord for the opportunity that He has given me, I ask Him to bless me in the fight and that is about it.

BH
What can the fight fans expect from Derrick Krantz come fight night?

DK
I first round knock out victory.

BH
That is a bold prediction brother.

DK
Well, I have predicted it the last four times.

BH
Anything message you would like to send out to your opponent before you two climb in the cage?

DK
Come ready. I want him to make me look good.

BH
In closing, what is the one thing the fight world should know about Derrick Krantz?

DK
Pay attention because I am going up all the way.

For further information on this fight as well as the entire card and ticket info, please check out www.cagekings.com.

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