We are less than 24 hours away from seeing the second world title defense of Badou Jack

A champion that nobody expected because he defeated Anthony Dirrell and that night Dirrell was the favorite. He then defeated the powerful George Groves.

Jack is consolidating himself as a champion with firm steps, although many consider him a weak champion, the truth is that he did not beat any immobile punching bag, because both Groves and Dirrell are great contenders.

Now he is going to defend against another great rival, Lucien Bute, former super middleweight champion of the International Boxing Federation. It has been almost four years since he lost that belt and he wants to have a championship again and surely the opportunity to go for the World Boxing Council belt is something irresistible, so Chavez Jr.'s injury surely opened the door for him.

Badou Jack will defend against Lucian Bute

Now he must take advantage.

CMB Statement

This weekend, the DC Armory in Washington will shake when Swedish Badou "The Ripper" Jack risks the universal crown of the World Boxing Council in the 168-pound (super middleweight) category against Romanian double world champion Lucian "Le Tombeur" Bute in what is expected to be a great fight.

This Friday, both warriors faced each other for the last time before stepping into the ring, in what was the official weigh-in of the card presented by "Mayweather Promotions".

Badou Jack and Lucian Bute face to face

Jack, who is considered the best super middleweight today, said: "Saturday night will be a great evening, I am focused on continuing to be the champion and even though I am facing a great rival, I want to continue proving that I am the best".

Bute, confident for being ahead in the betting, commented: "I feel stronger than last time and ready to be a world champion for the third time, I have worked hard to be the new WBC champion this Saturday".

In the official weigh-in, Badou Jack weighted 167.4 pounds, while Lucian Bute registered a weight of 167 pounds.