The devastating forces of Hurricane Irma in the US, not only displaced half the population of Florida but also derailed the comeback plans of Aussie Super Middleweight Zac Dunn.
Training in Miami for the past month, Dunn was due to fight Romanian Ferenc Albert last weekend.
With Irma bearing down on Florida, the show was cancelled.
Dunn is now rescheduled to fight in Merida, Mexica, on October 7th when he steps into the ring against Argentinian Louis Edwardo Paz.
With a record of 12 wins, 3 losses and one draw, Paz will be no pushover, and fighting in the hotbed of Mexico will make the task no easier.
Training with renowned trainer Pedro Diaz, in Miami’s Mundo Gym for the past six weeks, has given Dunn a new perspective on the sport.
After his defeat at the hands of Scottish fighter David Brophy last March, Dunn took time off to recharge the batteries.
“Getting away has been good for me”, Dunn said.
“I have had a great time in Miami. I feel good, the people are great and I have been welcomed with open arms”.
“I am fresh and I am really looking forward to getting back in the ring again”.
Dunn has been in good company in Miami, with Diaz training the likes of WBO Super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, world rated Guillermo Rigondeaux and heavyweight Ruslan Chagaev.
Rigondeaux fights two time Olympic Gold medalist and WBO Super Featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko at Madison Square Garden in December.
For Zac Dunn, October 7th is the start of what he hopes will be a climb back up the rankings and the world title shot he has always dreamed about.