“Schilling say your prayer’s because on Feb/25/12 you will be exposed,” says Simon “Bad Boy” Marcus

On February 25th,2012 Lion Fight Promotions will be hosting “Battle in the Desert 5” Live from the Joint, WBC full rules Muay Thai fight card at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. In the main event, 27-year-old WBC Interim World Light Heavyweight (175 pounds) Champion Joe “Stitch Em Up” Schilling (12-1 (10 KO’s) of Los Angeles, Calif. will take on undefeated top contender Simon “Bad Boy” Marcus (22-0 (17 KO’s) of Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Otherwise known as Simon Sor Suchart, Simon comes out of the Siam No.1 Muay Thai Academy, under the tutelage of Ajahn Suchart Yodkerepauprai. The same camp that Clifton Brown, and Matt Embree come out of.
Total Muay Thai:Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions Simon. How familiar are you with your opponent Joe Schilling?

Simon Marcus: I’ve seen a few of his fight’s and know he is regarded as the best in his weight division in America.

Total Muay Thai: What do you think of his fighting style?

Simon Marcus: I think he has a strong exciting fighting style but I don’t think he is a complete fighter. And I will exploit his weaknesses.

Total Muay Thai: Did you see Joe Schilling’s first round knockout of Kaoklai last year in Los Angeles, CA?

Simon Marcus: Yes.

Total Muay Thai: Are you expecting a real tough fight? Are you taking this fight more seriously than ones in the past?

Simon Marcus: I never have set expectations for any fight so I prepare for a tough fight. And No I am not taking this fight more serious than past fight’s I always prepare 100% for every fight. And I don’t think Schilling is any exception.

Total Muay Thai: Do you expect Joe Schilling to come out really aggressive from the get go?
Simon Marcus: I don’t have any expectation going into fight’s. But I hope he does.

Total Muay Thai: Are you preparing & training specifically for Joe Schilling’s fighting style, or do you stick to a routine training regiment?

Simon Marcus: Mostly I stick to a routine regiment. I’m well rounded and when I get in the ring it is about my performance and not my opponent’s.

Total Muay Thai: What do you think of Kaoklai as far as a fighter?

Simon Marcus: I think Kaoklai is an exceptional warrior who is willing to fight anyone. In my opinion he is past his peak and perhaps not motivated. He is not the same fighter he once was but I respect him a great deal.

Total Muay Thai: What is going on with the Muay Thai Premier League?

Simon Marcus: I am not at liberty to comment about the MPL. But expect to see much more of the best Muay Thai fight’s in 2012.

Total Muay Thai: Who are some other fighters you’d like to fight in your weight division?

Simon Marcus: Artem Levin, Louchine Ausnie and anybody in the world.

Total Muay Thai: Are you going to try to outpoint him, or are you going to try to knock him out?

Simon Marcus: I will try to Knock him out as I do with all my opponent’s, But I never take risks if they are not completely necessary.

Total Muay Thai: What do you think of the fighters here in the United States & the progressive growth here?

Simon Marcus: I think there are good fighter’s in the U.S. but on an international scale they are not at the top level in Muay Thai yet. But they are getting better over the years.

Total Muay Thai: Do you have a message for Joe Schilling?

Simon Marcus: Schilling say your prayer’s because on Feb/25/12 you will be exposed. And if you were a real champ you would put your belt on the line.

Source:http://www.totalmuaythai.com