Undefeated featherweight Matt "The Sharp Shooter" Remillard is ready for his next fight and has his long range scope set on Juan Carlos Burgos, the World Boxing Council's #1 rated featherweight.
"I'm ready to fight him tomorrow. Burgos is similar to me, we're both young, all-action fighters and the WBC has mandated that he fight the highest rated available contender. I'm looking at the rankings and numbers 2 through 6 all have fights scheduled" said the Hartford, Connecticut native Remillard.
Remillard, 22-0-0 with thirteen knockouts, is coming off a devastating fourth round stoppage of veteran Carlos Rivera on May 22nd at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.
Fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico, Burgos has compiled a record of 25-0-0 (18KO's) since turning professional in December 2004. Like Remillard, Burgos is only 22 years old.
Continued Remillard, 'This is a true fan's fight. I've seen Burgos fight and he's very aggressive, similar to me. It would be a tremendous fight from the opening bell between two of the best young featherweights in the world, and we're both undefeated."
"I'm proud to be ranked # 7 by the WBC, but I want to fight for a world title and facing off against Burgos is the path for me."
Remillard is promoted by TKO Boxing Promotions.