Chordale Booker eyes fights with Lara, Adames and Janibek but wants a rematch with Austin Williams

CHORDALE Booker has proven to be one of boxing’s toughest opponents. The Stamford, Connecticut native, nicknamed “The Gift,” has won six straight, compiling a respectable record of (23-1, 11 KOs).

The 33-year-old southpaw, ranked ninth in the WBO super-welterweight division, is arguably the most skilled in the division, outclassing every respectable opponent with seemingly effortless ease.

A few of Booker’s notable wins include his brutal beating of Nicolas Hernandez in August 2023, pinning his opponent with a bruised left hand that knocked him unconscious, and applying great pressure with his one-two combo—while, of course, including his devastating power hooks. Although most recently, a KO victory over Damian Chaves in the third round, and before that it was a unanimous decision against Greg Vendetti.

“I think what separates me from the rest of the class is my IQ,” Booker explained Debate News.

“I can adapt to different styles of fighters. I have met the best fighters sparring and held my own. Also, I was the first fighter in the country as an amateur in 2015. “

The question remains now: what’s next for Stamford’s pugilist? It’s clear that she’d like to chase the competition and gain respect in a match full of divas, but not all fighters put on feuds over pay-per-views. One thing is for sure, though: Booker is ready for a fight with a world title contender.

“Since I am ranked ninth in the country, I feel that I should be able to fight someone who came out of the next 10,” he said. “I don’t believe it will happen because of the boxing business, but that’s what I want. I want to fight the best fighters in boxing. I want to retire knowing that I gave it what I had to be a world champion – and maybe I was good enough to win, or not. “

As for why Booker isn’t getting the fights he wants right now, he believes it’s because of his lackluster career in the sport, but also because of the unspoken truth about the danger he poses to any opponent. .

“I’m sure I’m not getting the fights I want because I don’t have a lot of fans,” Booker explained. “For these fighters who are at the top of the public’s attention, they want money fights. I also know that the guys who come up don’t want to fight me because I’m their dangerous fight — they want to do easy exercises. If I were such an easy opponent, I would be picked the same way as Canelo [Alvarez] handpicked [Edgar] Berlanga.”

Moving forward, Booker doesn’t know what the rest of the year will hold for him, but “when the phone rings, I answer the phone and take whatever opportunity is on the table. In my position, I can’t choose what I take right now. I want to continue to climb in the top ten to force my way to fight for the title.”

Connecticut’s most dominant southpaw has made it clear who he’s looking for in the future, even if they might fire him for now.

“The biggest fight I would like is with Austin Williams, to get that win back. I know I wasn’t and I want to take it back. But if I don’t get that fight, cool, I’ll keep chasing champions. I want to fight Erislandy Lara, Carlos Adames and Janibek [Alimkhanuly].”

“I want the students to know that not all fighters get the opportunity they deserve if they don’t get a promotion behind them,” Booker continued. “I’m good enough to be in the ring with the top guys. I have left high level fights like Jaron “Boots” Ennis, Danny Jacobs, Shakur Stevenson, Jarrett Hurd, Julian Williams, Shawn Porter, Demetrius Andrade, Josh Taylor, and even beat Berlanga as novice boxers.