McCall trying to go cold Turkey

05/06/2007

McCall trying to go cold Turkey

Edited Press Release: With an unbeaten streak of ten, and with only one defeat in his last 25 fights, former WBC heavyweight titlist Oliver McCall is going to Ankara, Turkey to face Sinan Samil Sam (27-3, 15 KOs) on Saturday, June 16, 2007 for a WBC regional heavyweight belt.“This is going to be a great night for me,” said the 42-year old McCall, one of only two men to knockout future Hall of Famer Lennox Lewis.  “You’re putting “The Atomic Bull” in Turkey, and when Sam tastes my power he’ll be running like a chicken.” McCall (50-8, 36 KOs) somehow is currently ranked fourth in the world by the WBC coming off a decision win overancient Marion Wilson in February, and he knows a win over Sam in his home country will propel him even further up the rankings.“I want my title shot, and I want it now,” said McCall.  “But if I have to get by Sam to do it, I will, and I don’t mind spoiling his homecoming.”