The wait is finally over for Quebecer Kim Clavel and Mexican Yesenia Gomez!

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The two boxers, who will face each other Friday evening at the Casino de Montreal for the World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight championship, took part in a press conference on Wednesday morning on the sidelines of the fight which had been postponed. a few times.

“This is the most important moment of my career so far, because there are going to be others. It's 20 minutes of work that can change my life," said Clavel, who was also shocked by the Gomez clan when she was accused in the spring of having forced a postponement by pretending to be hit by the COVID-19.

"I don't want to go back to the past, but if I could get in the ring now, I would," Gomez noted.

Clavel corroborated.

"I don't let the past get to me because I need all my focus," said Clavel, who was in good spirits.

Yvon Michel feverish

Gomez (19-5-3, 6 KOs) holds the WBC 108-pound title while Clavel (15-0, 3 KOs) is the mandatory contender. Originally, this world title fight was supposed to take place in December 2021.

“You can't imagine how excited I am about this world championship fight,” said promoter Yvon Michel, adding that all tickets are sold.

Should Clavel win, Michel said a rematch is an option Gomez has.