Q & A: UBO Champion Rances Barthelemy

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September 19, 2011 / BY UBO USA COMMISSIONER MACKE ROBERTS

In the following Q & A, the undefeated Cuban discusses, among other things, a possible UBO title defense this fall, his relocation to Las Vegas and his future goal of becoming a world champion.

Special thanks to former world champion Richie Sandoval for interpreting this interview with Rances Barthelemy.

You recently relocated to Las Vegas from Miami and you now have a new trainer in Miguel Diaz.  How has this move been working for you?

I am excited about the move to Las Vegas and working with Miguel Diaz.  I enjoyed working with Orlando Cuellar in Miami but moving to Las Vegas I have the opportunity to get better sparring and I have a chance to learn more and develop into a complete fighter.

Living in Miami is different than Las Vegas.  I know you have only been in Las Vegas a short time but what do you do when you are not in the gym training?

I am very focused on my training in the gym.  But when I am not training I listen to music, watch television and movies.
 

Photo: UBO USA Commissioner Macke Roberts and Rances Barthelemy.

The 130-135lb divisions have some good fighters out there.  What are your plans as you move forward in your boxing career?

My goal is to continue to work hard as a fighter.  I look forward to fighting some of the best guys in my division in the near future.  Now that I am the UBO International Lightweight champion it gives me extra motivation to continue working hard to become a better fighter. 

There is a possibility that you will be fighting on November 5 in Quebec, Canada on the Lucien Bute versus Glen Johnson under card.  How do you feel about that opportunity?

It would be a great opportunity for me to possibly defend my UBO International lightweight title on this highly anticipated boxing event.  Canada has some great boxing fans and I look forward to the opportunity to fight in Canada and show the fans what Rances Barthelemy can do in the ring.

The UBO is excited to have you as one of our champions and we see a bright future for you.  How does it feel to have the UBO behind you as you move forward in your boxing career.

Its great to have a organization like the UBO believe in my boxing talent.  I want to be a good UBO champion.  I will show the UBO in the ring that I appreciate the faith that they shown in me.

In closing Rances what would you like to say to all of your fans?

I want to thank all my fans for their support.  Now that I have moved to Las Vegas I look forward to building a fan base here as well.  I will continue to train hard and learn more to become a better fighter.  In the future my goal is to become a world champion and to be known as one of the best Cuban fighters.

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