I believe I’ve got more skills in the ring to get the job done against Jeremy. I’m going to go out there and try to take him out and out-work him and show my skills. I’m sure he’s going to come out guns blazing and he’s going to try and take me out, and I’m doing the same. I’m going to go out there and do what I’ve got to do,” Avila said. Avila was extremely respectful of what Stephen has accomplished in his career, but come Saturday he intends to make it 0-2 for “Lil’ Heathen” in the ring. In 2021, Stephens finally left the UFC and had a one-year stint in the PFL before moving into boxing this year, losing a majority decision to Jose Aldo in his debut fight in April. Stephens had a long and successful career in MMA, fighting for the UFC since 2007 where he put together a 17-18 career competing at both lightweight and featherweight. I think Jeremy Stephens is a good opportunity, a good guy to fight right now, where I’m at, my position and his position.” I’m at my peak right now, so it’s going to be hard for someone to come and stop me right now. I’ve always been consistent in fighting, I haven’t stopped, and all I’m coming with is more experience. “Right now ,” Avila said about a possible return to MMA. But his recent success in the squared circle has led the Stockton native to decide to focus his energy entirely on boxing for the foreseeable future and Stephens, Avila says, presents the appropriate step up in competition from the string of influencers he has previously faced. Avila began his combat sports career on the mats of Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and spent seven years competing in MMA where he put together an 8-9 record.
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