Kris George set to take on Fernando Da Silva for regional honours

 
FIGHTING fisherman and reigning Queensland welterweight champion Kris “The Silencer” George is set to take on experienced Brazilian veteran Fernando Ferreira Da Silva for the vacant WBA Oceania light welterweight title. The bout will take place on October 31st at Rumours International in Toowoomba.

 
Kris George, who is trained by Craig Monagle out of Trading Blows Gym, is coming off a spectacular knock out victory over the previously undefeated Ozan Craddock.

 
However, in Da Silva, George faces a different kind of fighter when he vies for the WBA Oceania light welterweight title, which brings a potential top fifteen world ranking in the WBA. Da Silva has a wealth of experience, especially when compared to Kris.

 
He has fought for and won multiple regional titles including the WBA Fedalatin and WBO Latino belts and most recently lost a points decision to Jeff Horn for the WBO Oriental welterweight title last month.

 
Kris George’s trainer Craig Monagle believes this is a great fight for Kris.

 
“We have sat down and watched videos of Da Silva and he is a very tough opponent,” said Monagle. “We have a lot of respect for him but in saying that I believe Kris can win this fight.”

 
Kris will also be stepping down from the welterweight division where he previously campaigned to the light welterweight division. This will be the beginning of what will hopefully be a successful campaign for the Toowoomba boxer and another one of the numerous challenges he faces in this bout. However George is hardly fazed.

 
“I can’t wait for this great opportunity to step up in class and take the next step in my boxing career,” said George. “I can guarantee come fight night it won’t matter who is in the other corner, I’ll be ready to put on a show.”

 
Promoter Brendon Smith says Kris George is taking a big risk against Da Silva.

 
“This is a very exciting opportunity for Kris,” said Smith.

 
“There is a big risk for Kris in this fight but there is also a very big reward if he can overcome this challenge. This is another big fight for Toowoomba and I am looking forward to locking in many more for our next show.”