ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico boxer Austin Trout is in Germany this week, preparing for his latest rumble in a boxing ring. Trout will face Romanian boxer Florin Cardos Friday in a scheduled eight-round bout. Trout, a former WBA light middleweight champion, is on a three-fight win streak.
Trout is 34-5 overall. His opponent is 21-3. The two fighters are close in age, with Cardos at 34 years old and Trout at 36. Trout is currently ranked as a top ten fighter on the IBF super welterweight standings. He also believes he has some good years ahead of him because of his lifestyle.
“I’ve been living good. I ain’t been out partying and drinking, none of that,” said Trout. “I’m not a saint, but I live a good clean, healthy life outside of boxing. It wasn’t always so. I think that is going to also help with longevity.”
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