Just as everyone thought they had heard the last of Danny Green, the Green Machine is back – and it’s not a swansong retirement fight.
The former IBO Cruiserweight champion will take on 39 year old American, Danny ‘The Bronx Bomber’ Santiago (31-5-1) on Wednesday July 25 in Perth in the smaller Light Heavyweight (up to 79.38 kilograms or 175 pounds).
Santiago has challenged for a world title three times but has been unsuccessful in all three attempts.
“Santiago is a good puncher, he has a big name in the States,” Green said. “He’s been in against the best.”
“My mission is to get back on the horse and try my hand at a lower weight class.”
“This will probably be the last time I’ll fight in Perth and maybe Australia. I’m looking at campaigning at Light Heavyweight. I’ve had offers to fight Nathan Cleverley and Jean Pascal.”
Green admits he came close to retiring.
“I came close to retiring, but the decision in mine,” Green told reporters.
“There’s a couple of fights left in him,” said trainer Angelo Hyder. “He won’t fight forever but he’s got some big offers.”
There had been rumours circulating that Green (31-5) would face Anthony Mundine in a rematch after Danny called him out but these were squashed when Mundine announced his fight with Bronco McKart and the 39 year old Australian decided to look overseas for an opponent.
“He’s running all the way to the United States to get away from me,” said Green. “He called me out and ran away.”
“There’s a goal in sight,” Green continued. “I want to win another world title or to beat the guy [Mundine] that’s running away from me. Mundine starved himself to get away from me.”
Green comes into the fight on a 2 fight losing streak and it will be his first fight since being stopped in the 11th round against WBC Cruiserweight champion, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk after Danny lead on points.
While Santiago has been beaten in 3 of his last 5 fights which included a loss to a former opponent of Danny Green being Antonio Tarver.
The fight is expected to be shown on Main Event, but more details including the undercard fighters will be announced soon.
Santiago losing his last fight for world title:
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