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World Boxing Super Series: Four semi-finalists all make weight

Tabiti vs Dorticos and Briedis vs Glowacki are live on Sky Sports Arena from 9pm on Saturday

By Peter Gilbert

Friday 14 June 2019 20:32, UK

Mairis Briedis and Krzysztof Glowacki
Image: Krzysztof Glowacki and Mairis Briedis ahead of their unification clash

All four cruiserweights comfortably made the 200lb limit ahead of the World Boxing Super Series on Saturday.

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A large crowd turned out to watch the weigh-in ahead of the semi-finals at the Arena Riga, Latvia, live on Sky Sports Arena.

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Mairis Briedis, who will enjoy home advantage, weighed 198.1lbs ahead of his clash with Krzysztof Glowacki, who was slightly lighter at 197.5lbs.

"I am one hundred percent ready," said the bookmakers' favourite Briedis (25-1, 18 KOs).

"Everyone in this tournament is in great shape and tomorrow we will see great boxing. I am thankful for everyone who showed up today."

Mairis Briedis and Krzysztof Glowacki
Image: Krzysztof Glowacki and Mairis Briedis headline the bill in Riga

Glowacki (31-1, 19 KOs) will put his WBO world title on the line against last year's beaten semi-finalist, while the vacant WBC belt will also be up for grabs.

"I feel perfect," said Polish southpaw Glowacki. "I hope the fight will be exciting, that's what the fans expect. It is no issue to fight here and I know there will be a lot of Polish fans."

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Yuniel Dorticos and Andrew Tabiti both tipped the scales at 199.3lbs ahead of their showdown which will also be for the interim IBF title.

"Saturday he will fight the best he ever fought," said heavy-handed Cuban Dorticos (23-1, 21 KOs), who suffered his sole defeat in the pro ranks in last year's semi-finals when he was stopped in the 12th round by Murat Gassiev.

"The 'KO Doctor' is going to win, I will take care of business and take him out. I am the No 1 cruiserweight."

Yunier Dorticos and Andrew Tabiti
Image: Andrew Tabiti will be giving height and reach against Yuniel Dorticos

Tabiti (17-0, 13 KOs) is ranked the outsider of the tournament but the American's undefeated career has been guided by Floyd Mayweather Sr and the "Beast" has been tipped by many to cause an upset.

"I am ready to fight and ready to give the fans what they want to see, a good show," said Tabiti.

"I am a puncher too. I am going to get the victory! And I believe I can KO the 'KO Doctor'. It means a lot to me to get to the final."

Watch these World Boxing Super Series semi-finals live on Sky Sports Arena at 9pm on Saturday evening.

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