Leo Carreri is ready to showcase his evolution against Jackson Kaptein

The super middleweight bout between Careri and Kaptein is scheduled for six rounds, should it go the distance. The fight is also part of a larger, mouthwatering fight card titled “Sandton Mayhem”, which is promoted by Aquila Boxing Promotions.

"I'm expecting fireworks on the night. I have no doubt that it will be an explosive fight between two hard-hitting fighters.

Careri last stepped foot into the ring in June when he conquered Aubin Ndala via unanimous decision, and the youngster is certain that he has evolved since his last fight against the Congolese.

"That fight was a blessing in disguise. Everyone wants to get their opponent out of there as quickly as possible, but the lesson I've learnt is patience and timing.

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Careri, who fights out of the world-class Apex gym in Sandton, made his pro-debut earlier this year, and it hasn’t taken him long at all to announce himself in the pro-scene, after putting together a remarkable amateur record.

"I'm big for my current weight division, although I make it very comfortably. I'm only 18 years old, so in due course I do see myself going up to light-heavyweight, cruiserweight, and maybe even heavyweight one day. 

Careri admitted that he discovered his love for boxing after watching the Rocky movies as a little boy, and according to the young puncher, boxing chose him.