It has been two years since Zahir Raheem 31-3 (18) has been under the bright lights of a boxing event, but, that will all change this Saturday night when he takes center stage against New Zealand born fighter, Santos Pakau 28-7-2 (11), at the Emerald Queen Casino, in Tacoma, Washington.

Raheem, who has has faced the likes of Rocky Juarez, Eric Morales and Acelino Freitas, last seen action August of 2010, when he dropped and stopped Mexican fighter, Roberto Valenzuela. but, despite the time away from the spot light, the “Z-Man”, says he is new, improved, and ready to make a statement. in this exclusive interview, we get the thoughts of the former world title challenger, enjoy.

Benny Henderson Jr.: You have out of boxing since August of 2010, how has your time been away from the ring?

Zahir Raheem: It has been bitter sweet, I have not been under the lights, but I have been in the ring. I have been in the gym, I have a gym in Atlanta, GA. I have been in the gym training, and sparring, I have been enjoying it. But, it is nothing like being under those bright lights.

BH: Is that what prompted you to want to come back to the ring, the bright lights?

ZR: Negative, I am not going to say, just the bright lights. I have been in the ring sparring, training and doing exhibitions with some very notable names. And I said, I am not going to let this talent go to waste. I am going to do this, and I am going to do this now, I am hungry to do this.

BH: What will you bring to the table this time around?

ZR: Wisdom, knowledge and understanding, of the sport itself.

BH: Tell us about your opponent, Santos Pakau.

ZR: I do not know much about him, I know he is from New Zealand, and that is about it, I do not know much about him.

BH: How long do you think it will take you to get back in the ring with some of the elite of the sport?

ZR: The sooner the better, but I would be lying if I gave you an exact time. All I can do is get in there and let my talent take care of itself.

BH How do you feel working with Halquist will impact your career?

ZR: Tremendously, Halquist Promotions they are very professional, and have opened their arms to me, and I am very excited to be fighting under this promotion.

BH: Any message you want to send out to the fight world concerning, Zahir Raheem?

ZR: I am new and improved, I am hungry, and I am ready to make a statement.


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