March 23, 2024
Source: Boxing Scene
Photo Source: Boxing Scene
Curmel Moton is being proclaimed with the label of greatness by many without having boxed on the main card telecast yet.
Moton will be a part of the Saturday, March 30 Prime Video pay-per-view card. His opponent is yet to be announced, the same as his position on the card.
Rarely do we see young fighters proclaimed with greatness from their first fight. But how many fighters get glowing endorsements from Floyd Mayweather and Leonard Ellerbe from their first fight? Not many.
Moton’s two pro fights have been against undefeated fighters. He stopped both of them. Both fights didn’t make it out of the first round. He has fought two rounds in two fights.
Wearing a custom tracksuit and the smile of a college freshman, the 17-year-old Moton carries the sentiment of a young LeBron James entering the NBA prematurely with the world watching.
“[The transition from the amateurs to the pros] went smooth, I have Floyd [Mayweather] behind me and [Leonard] Ellerbe – so it is real easy,” reflected Moton. “I have been ready to go pro for about two-to-three years. I was just waiting on the call.”
Moton is the talk of the Las Vegas gyms. He is giving people “good work” which in translation means he is tough to spar. He punches hard. He has an amateur pedigree that shows in his fighting style. Oh, and since a child he has been in the Mayweather Boxing Club learning how to work hard. Moton’s fights so far have not been broadcast on a main card, but people are talking.
Organically, Moton is capturing the public’s intention and imagination. He resembles the build of Gervonta Davis and brings back memories of the glory days of Floyd Mayweather fights since Mayweather is often around him on fight night. He checks the boxes.
“It is like a dream come true,” said Moton. “Coming up as a little kid, I always looked forward to this moment, and now it is here. And it is exciting.”
Moton is taking fights at featherweight and super featherweight. His bout next Saturday will be contracted at super featherweight but his main goal is to fight – and at the present moment he isn’t as concerned with the four-pound difference between either weight class.
“I feel strong at both weights,” explained Moton. “So [I will fight at] either one.”
Given that Ellerbe, who has sung the young star’s praises, believes Moton could fight for a world title in 2025, this might get sorted when he fights in the eight-to-10-round duration bouts.
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