Amarildo Bakaj shone in the ring by defeating the Italian Francesco Morandi, who had been teasing him for a long time. With an extraordinary performance, Amarildo dominated the match, bloodily knocking out his opponent in the fifth round and securing the 15th victory of his career in as many fights.
After the match, Morandi congratulated Bakaj on his performance, raising him in front of the fans as a sign of respect.
After the confrontation, Amarildo Bakaj said that he will not stop in the future, and will achieve great successes.
"I am very happy after the victory. The hall was full of Albanians, and their support filled my heart and made me feel appreciated. Every comment, every support, gives me strength to give my best and make our nation proud. My plan in the ring was clear: to fight with all my strength in every round, to show my talent and to please the public with beautiful boxing. The blood did not bother me, my motivation comes from the desire to show my skills and to keep my word."
"This success is not only for me, but also for all the Albanians who followed and supported me, often from thousands of kilometers away. Their experience, the shared emotions and the pride I feel, are an additional motivation to continue to give my best. In the ring I speak with actions, not with words on social networks. I was born for this and every challenge is an opportunity to show my strength and dedication. My future plan is to continue progressing and face big names in England," he declared after the fight.
On the other hand, Francesco Morandi acknowledged Bakaj's victory and emphasized his respect for him, as he has 14 victories.
"I would like to thank everyone who supported me. The result was not the desired one, but considering the high-level opponent and his career (14-0/14 losses), I would say we put in a good performance, even though I fought in a sport that was not mine."
"I hope to have the opportunity for a rematch in my discipline. As for Amarildo, I have always had a lot of respect for him, as an athlete and now as a person. I thank my country again for its support, but above all my team," the Italian declared.
With this victory, Amarildo Bakaj continues his extraordinary record in the ring and aims for major world titles, making the entire Albanian community proud. /Telegraph/
