DANNY Green has come out swinging ahead of his bout with Puerto Rican Manny Siaca.
Green took a swipe at the sport's governing body as well as former trainer Jeff Fenech, and fired another shot at arch-enemy Anthony Mundine.
Green fights for the IBO cruiserweight title on Wednesday week in front of a home crowd at Perth's Challenge Stadium.
Opponent Siaca is the boxer who knocked down Green's great rival Mundine in 2004.Green said he faced a formidable fighter.
"He has 22 victories, 18 KOs and is a former world champion," Green said.The Australian public, however, is more interested in a rematch with Mundine.
"I don't want to look past my next fight, but why would the public want to wait any longer? You can't hype it up any more. It's ready to pop," Green said.
"His confidence is gone, his power has gone and I think he is well past his best. Mundine is going to try and cash in and milk the public of their money."
Green is desperate for revenge following his loss to Mundine in 2006 in front of 32,000 fans in Sydney.
There may be a new threat to Green's crown as the country's best boxer.
Dandenong fighter Jamie Bogovic is destined for stardom according to his new trainer, former world champion Fenech.
"He is Australia's next big thing," Fenech predicted.
"One day he will be world champion. And he will beat Danny Green in 12-18 months."
Green, 37, was more than happy to counter his former trainer's sparring.
"I'm glad Jeff is not coming out of retirement to fight again, because obviously boxing has affected his health," Green said.
Bogovic next fights on April 19, in Keysborough.
Green's camp turned to 34-year-old Siaca for his title defence after US veteran Bernard Hopkins turned down a deal to fight Green to instead stage a re-match with Jones in Las Vegas today.
Siaca has not fought since March last year.
Source: heraldsun.com.au
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