ABU DHABI: Alan “The Kryptonian” Klingbeil uses the word “destiny” to describe his upcoming title shot at “$VET Power Slap 16: Wolverine vs. Klingbeil,” taking place at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday night.

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Headlining Power Slap 16 — presented by Monster Energy — will be fan favorite and slap-fighting legend Ron “Wolverine” Bata (5-2, 2 KOs), who will defend his light-heavyweight title for a second time.

Surging contender Klingbeil (3-2, 2 KOs) said: “When I received the call, I felt destiny. This is the moment I’ve worked for my entire life.

“To have my first title shot on the world stage in Abu Dhabi makes it even more powerful. History is forged in moments like these, and I am ready to step into it and show the world why they call me ‘The Kryptonian.’”