Michel Rivera believes he could beat any of the lightweight division’s title holders.
The 23-year-old Domincan Republic fighter is unbeaten in 20 fights, most recently beating Anthony Mercado on February 27 in a welterweight contest. However, he is now ready to drop down the scales in order to test himself in the lightweight division.
Speaking to BoxingScene.com, Rivera namechecked every big name in the division and claimed he would have the beating of them all.
"I hope that the top guys at 135 like Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney would accept a fight with me. I have the talent and the potential to dethrone any of them," Rivera said.
Lopez is due to defend his belts against George Kambosos Jr., Ryan Garcia has yet to agree to his next fight after claiming he would face Manny Pacquiao, Gervonta Davis has been linked with a fight with Mario Barrios and Devin Haney, like 'Tank', also needs his first fight of 2021.
Rivera managed to fight twice in a coronavirus-struck 2020 but wants to fight more this year in order to prepare for a title bid in 2022.
"The plan is to be more active this year and thanks to God I feel ready for whatever test is put in front of me. I believe that I will be the best in the sport," he said.