Noel seeks “Junior” to turn silver into gold

WBC second ranked cruiserweight and Silver Champion Noel Mikaelian wants to achieve alchemy, by transforming silver into into pure gold.

Noel (26-2, 11 KO’s) who is at WBC Convention 60, as is champion Illunga Makabu said: “Just the two defeats, but they were my best fights. Very controversial defeats.

“Makabu is the champion so I’m chasing after him. There is no secret to it. You have to put the work in, you have to sacrifice, be disciplined and be patient too.

“They say I’m a defensive fighter, but I’m also a hard puncher. I never look for the knockout. The most important thing is to win.”

The Covid pandemic has slowed everything down hampering the time frame but not Noel’s ambition.

Winning it is only half the battle and the first course after the starter. Noel says: “many say it’s harder to keep the title than to win it, because hungry guys are coming up and you are already satisfied.

“So you are the one being chased. While before, you were the hunter. I’m now in my physical prime and give myself five years to accomplish everything.”