SCENIC RIM boxer Dylan Biggs has stormed his way into the WBC Grand Prix semi-finals after a unanimous decision victory over Ukraine’s Petro Frolov on August 13 AEST in Riyadh.
The 23-year-old dropped Frolov with a fifth-round left hook to the temple and opened a cut above his opponent’s eye, securing scores of 59-54, 58-55 and 57-56 from the judges.
Commentators described Dylan as “quietly imposing” with a “steely intensity,” a characterisation the Beaudesert fighter doesn’t shy away from.
“I keep to myself. I’m confident, not arrogant,” he said.
“That’s a big misconception in boxing – people think confidence means mouthing off. But I get my confidence through training. I don’t need to talk; I do my work in the ring.”
Dylans measured approach has been a standout in the tournament, with his patience and composure drawing praise.
“I’d say it’s probably my style. Patient and calculated,” he said.
“If I’m ahead on the scorecards, I don’t see a reason to take unnecessary risks. I’ve got to think about the next fight as well. You can’t damage your hands or body when you’ve only got eight weeks until the next bout.”
Dylan said the Grand Prix format, five fights in nine months, has been an advantage.
“It’s definitely playing in my favour because I don’t spend much time out of the gym,” he said.
“A lot of these guys fight and then take time off until their next camp, but I’m used to staying sharp.”
The experience, he added, has been invaluable.
“I think it’s definitely helped me grow. A lot of fighters came in just happy to be there, getting photos and soaking it up, but I was 100 per cent focused on getting through the rounds,” he said.
“Being there is great, but if you lose, you’re irrelevant. You’ve got to get to the next stage.”
Dylan, the top seed and highest-ranked WBC middleweight in the tournament, now prepares to face Frenchman Lancelot De La Chapelle in the semi-finals.
“This French guy’s no slouch,” Dylan said.
“There’s a lot of talent in this competition, but I’m here to win it.”
