“我知道我有一个强硬的对手在我面前. 我有我的工作等着我. But ‘The Nightmare’ is going to keep going.
“I went to Joe Goossen as my trainer because I knew it was time to make a change. I have to make this last run count. This is the best team I could imagine. Joe makes you work on your mistakes. I believe the winner of this fight is whoever takes advantage of the first mistake.
“I respect everybody outside of the ring, but once we’re in the ring, I’m not friends with anyone. We’ll shake hands after the final bell, but I’m here to put on a show. It’s lights, 相机, action and time to shine.
“He’s a volume puncher. He just keeps coming and he’s smiling at you the whole time. 在一天结束时, I’m going to put a frown on his face Saturday.
“My prediction is that the fans are going to get their money’s worth. You better record this one, because you’re going to watch it again and again. I’m going to come out with my hand raised.”
马库斯·布朗
“Being in training in Colorado really lets me get attuned to my game plan. It’s just waking up every day and working with that same mentality where I’m focused on nothing but the fight. It’s all about going in there and getting that win.
“I’m going to punish Pascal on Saturday. If the knockout is how he wants to go, 我会准备好. I promise I’m going to beat him for 12 发.
“It feels great to be here defending my belt. I’ll be in a better position after this fight. I’m going to make a statement in this fight and put Pascal in his place.
“Pascal is a guy who doesn’t come to lay down, he comes to beat you. That’s what the sport is about. You have to fight guys of that stature if you’re not fighting champions.
“A win on Saturday puts me in contention to fight for a world title next. That’s my focus, 但在此之前, it’s about Jean Pascal and taking care of him the right way.
“This is a great card for New York with me, Adam and Curtis all representing our home city. It’s great for us to be in this position together.”
让·帕斯卡尔
“Marcus has been saying that he’s going to go in there and try to knock me out, but I’m no amateur. I know what his game plan is going to be. He’s going to run around the ring and try to hold. We all know he’s the best at running like a chicken.
“When I was Marcus’ 年龄, 我已经是一个世界冠军. 他看着我上电视的时候，他在奥运会上.
Polish Star Adam Kownacki Headlines Against Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Live on FOX & FOX体育 – 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT
布鲁克林 (七月 9, 2019) – An exciting lineup of action-packed undercard attractions will add to the Summer heat on Saturday, 八月 3 live from Barclays Center, 布鲁克林拳击™的家, 由总理拳击冠军呈现事件.
The event is headlined by Polish star and heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki and former title challenger Chris “梦魇” Arreola meeting in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night live on FOX and FOX Deportes. 广播开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and also features two-time world champion Andre Berto and 147-pound contender Miguel Cruz, 在次中量级的吸引力谁见面, and interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Marcus Browne and former world champion Jean Pascal, who duel in a 175-pound bout.
Undercard bouts are highlighted by 2008 波多黎各奥海 卡洛斯·内格龙 (20-2, 16 科斯) in a 10-round heavyweight fight against Atlanta’s布莱恩·霍华德 (14-3, 11 科斯), 前冠军挑战者 柯蒂斯·史蒂文斯 (30-6, 22 科斯) taking on veteran contender甘文维OMOTOSO (27-4, 21 科斯) in a 10-round super welterweight clash and featherweight world champion and unbeaten local fan-favorite石南属 “热火” 哈迪 (22-0, 4 科斯) 在她的 10日appearance in the ring at Barclays Center.
Additional action features a pair of uneaten fighters as Brooklyn’s朱利安·索萨 (13-0-1, 5 科斯) steps in for an eight-round welterweight showdown versus Texas-native布赖恩·琼斯 (14-10, 8 科斯), plus Maryland-nativeCobia Breedy(13-0, 4 科斯) takes on Michigan’sRyan Lee Allen(9-3-1, 4 科斯) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
Rounding out the lineup is Mexico’s艾萨克·克鲁斯·冈萨雷斯 in a 10-round featherweight fight, 不败的前景 Keeshawn Williams在六轮次中量级的斗争, unbeaten New YorkerArnold Gonzalezin a four-round featherweight duel and undefeated New Jersey-nativeKestna Davisin a four-round super welterweight bout against California’s海梅·梅萨.
Undefeated Welterweight Champion Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran López in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, 一月 26 巴克莱中心布鲁克林
布鲁克林 (一月 23, 2019) – As fight week begins for the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event of 2019, 次中量级世界冠军 基思·瑟曼 和老将的竞争者 Josesito Lópeztook part in a media workout at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn on Wednesday before they headline action this Saturday, 一月 26 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
电视报道开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and features additional participants from Wednesday’s workout including rising Polish heavyweight contender亚当Kownacki 和前冠军挑战者 杰拉尔德·华盛顿, 谁在一个 10 轮景点见面, and hard-hitting featherweights克劳迪奥·马雷罗 和 Tugstsogt Nyambayar, who meet in a 12-round showdown.
Wednesday’s event also saw unbeaten Brooklyn prospect克里斯·科尔伯特, who takes on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes that begin at6 P.M. AND /下午3时. PT.
演出门票, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 开始于 $50 并可以在购买 ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致电 800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房购买巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
这里是战士不得不说周三:
KEITH瑟曼
“We’re back in Brooklyn, it’s been a long time and I’m happy. I feel slim and trim. Everything is great headed into Saturday.
“I had a lot of ups and downs, but once we got into camp, we did what we had to do. We slowly improved each day and now we’re ready. It was a slow start, but we’re going to be finishing strong on Saturday.
“When I’m outside of the ring, I’m not the jealous type watching other people perform. But I feel better when I’m here living out my dream. These past weeks, I have just felt so good. I feel fantastic and ready to perform. I’m going to be an active fighter and one of the best welterweights in the world today.
“My ranking, 我的 ‘0’ and my accomplishments haven’t gone anywhere. I’ve been out of sight and out of mind for a little, 但我现在回来. You can’t block a star from shining. We’re in the galaxy and shining bright.
“I’m definitely interested in a big unification fight with Errol Spence Jr. When I first met Errol at MGM Grand years ago, I told him that it’s nice to meet him and I can’t wait to get in there and scrap it out. I’m humble, but I’m also honest. I’m a man of my word. It doesn’t matter how many years ago that I said it, but from that day to this day, it’s a true statement.”
JOSESITO LOPEZ
“I’m confident in my abilities. Talk is cheap to me. What other people say makes no difference to me. I’ve come here to do a job and I’m going to do it.
“I know that I have a tough task ahead of me, but I also know that I can do it. I can pass this test. I’m ready for it. We’ve prepared right and everything is lined up. We worked hard for 10 weeks and now it’s time.
“It’s hard to say if Keith will be my toughest opponent, but he definitely has a great resume and is a great champion. I’ve fought some great guys but I’m taking this as the most important fight of my career.
“I think that since I started working with Robert Garcia, all of my skills are on par with Keith Thurman. 最重要的, I’m a much smarter fighter than I’ve ever been. I’m always going to be courageous in the ring, but we’ve developed a game plan where I take less unnecessary risks.
“The most important thing in my game plan is for me to dictate the pace. I need to control the ring throughout the fight. I’m prepared for however he brings the fight.”
ADAM Kownacka
“It’s going to be a sea of red and white on Saturday. The Polish fans are unbelievable and I can’t wait to go out there and get a knockout for them.
“I think I’ve improved my speed heading into this fight. 我感觉好极了. It’s been a long camp leading up to this huge card. I have to come out at my top condition. I made a slight statement against Charles Martin, and I’m going to make a bigger one against Gerald Washington.
“I definitely want to outdo the performances of Deontay Wilder and my friend Jarrell Miller against Washington. I want to have bragging rights. I want that knockout.
“Washington has fought contenders, good fighters and a guy I lost to in the amateurs in Nagy Aguilera. He’s proven that he’s game, and I’m expecting the best version of him. 我会准备好.
“Boxing is a skill, not a bodybuilding contest. I proved my conditioning last fight by throwing 70 拳圆. I’m in ever better shape right and I feel great.”
杰拉尔德·华盛顿
“We know where we want to be and we know this is a stepping stone to getting back there. I have to take the hard road and this is it. We’re prepared, we’re ready and I’m looking forward to January 26.
“Any of the top heavyweights would be great to fight, 但我一次只打一场. This is going to be an action-packed fight.
“I have the total package. We’ll see everything I learned from my last fights and see if it makes a difference now.
“I know that Kownacki is going to come forward. I know what kind of fighter he is. I didn’t come here to lose. I came here to win and get back on the right track and into contention to win the heavyweight title.
“风格使战斗. I was doing very well in the Deontay Wilder fight, similar to what Tyson Fury was doing. This is a different type of fight. You’re going to see my skills come to life to contain this man.”
CLAUDIO MARRERO
“We went through a very serious, 10-week camp because we know that we’re here to fight a very strong fighter. I’ve taken everything to the fullest each day with intense work in training camp. 我准备好了.
“We respect our opponent, but he’s coming to our weight division. I’ve been making this weight ever since I was a pro. 在他的最后一战, he was dropped by Oscar Escandon, who’s a very good fighter, but he’s a smaller guy.
“We believe that this is the beginning of something beautiful. I’m going to be at the top of the rankings after this fight. We believe that winning this fight is going to take us back to the top level.
“I understand that this is my time to shine. I’m more focused and dedicated than I’ve ever been and it’s going to show in the ring on Saturday night.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“I feel good and strong. I’ve had a great camp and I’m ready for Saturday night. I’m going to give a great show for the fans in my Brooklyn debut.
“I put everything into camp and I’m going to show it in the ring on Saturday night. I’m here to win and show off my athleticism. I believe I can do everything in the ring.
“Claudio Marrero is a good tough contender who’s been at this level for quite some time. He’s a good boxer who can punch, so we prepared for everything. He may have more pro experience, but I believe I have more boxing experience than Marrero. I’ve seen everything throughout the world.
“Now it’s just a matter of cultivating my skills and experience into becoming a world championship fighter. 在这场战斗中, I’m going to dictate the style of the fight. It’s going to go down on my terms.”
CHRIS COLBERT
“I’m going to go out there and dominate like I always do. I don’t have any resolutions for 2019. I’m just going to do the same thing and keep being great.
“New year, same me. I’m out here chasing greatness. I’m looking to keep winning and work my way to a world title. I’m not just talk, I’m the real deal.
“I don’t believe that you can be rushed into a world title fight. 我准备好了. I don’t care if I’m considered a prospect for a contender, I’m just going to show everyone that I’m no fluke. I do this differently.
“I always fight for a cause and this time I’ve got my hair dyed pink for breast cancer awareness. It’s for my mom and all of the other survivors and people going through this.”
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & 福克斯体育: 瑟曼VS. LOPEZ FOX 上的顶级拳击冠军 & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito López on Saturday, 一月 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
广播开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Claudio Marrero and Tugstsogt Nyambayar.
PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 P.M. AND /下午3时. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.
Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, 一月 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX & FOX 驱逐主赛事
布鲁克林 (一月 22, 2019) – 不败上升前景 斯蒂芬·富尔顿 and welterweight contender米格尔·克鲁兹 will step into action in separate undercard attractions on Saturday, 一月 26 as part of an exciting night presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
十字 (17-1, 11 科斯) will take on Colombia’sLuis Florez(24-11, 20 科斯) in a six or eight round welterweight attraction while Fulton (14-0, 6 科斯) faces Colombia’s马龙·奥莱亚 (13-3, 12 科斯) in an eight-round super bantamweight showdown.
The event is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action that begins at8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT.
演出门票, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 开始于 $50 并可以在购买 ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致电 800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房购买巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
Rounding out the card are a trio of unbeaten prospects as Clarksburg, 马里兰州Mark Duncancompetes in a four-round middleweight fight againstDaniel Flores, Landover, 马里兰州 泰瑞克·厄比 (5-0, 2 科斯) 发生在 乔纳森·菲格罗亚 in a four-round welterweight attraction andMychal Teal出圣. 圣彼得堡, Florida steps into the ring for a four-round battle against雅各布Landin.
The 24-year-old Fulton fights out of Philadelphia and will be making his Barclays Center debut when he steps into the ring Saturday night. Fulton has defeated previously unbeaten fighters in five of his last eight contests and most recently vanquished his most experienced opponent to date in German Meraz last September.
Fighting out of Lake Mary, 佛罗里达, Cruz returns to action after losing an exciting duel against Josesito Lopez last April. A member of the Puerto Rican national team as an amateur, the 28-year-old owns victories over then unbeaten fighters in Alex Martin and Samuel Figueroa.
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & 福克斯体育: 瑟曼VS. LOPEZ FOX 上的顶级拳击冠军 & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, 一月 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
广播开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.
PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 P.M. AND /下午3时. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.
“I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it,” – 瑟曼
Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Thurman Talks Ring Return
& More Before Title Defense Against Josesito Lopez Saturday, 一月 26 在
FOX 上的顶级拳击冠军 & FOX 驱逐主赛事
巴克莱中心在布鲁克林
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ST.
圣彼得堡, FL.(一月 17, 2019) – Welterweight world champion基思 “一度” 瑟曼discussed his anticipated return
to the ring as he nears his showdown againstJosesito
Lopezthat headlines Premier
Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, January 26 from Barclays Center, the home of
BROOKLYN BOXING™.
PBC
on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at8
P.M. ET /下午5时. PTand
features unbeaten Polish heavyweightAdam
Kownackibattling former
title challenger杰拉尔德·华盛顿, plus unbeaten featherweight
contenderTugstsogt Nyambayar 承担强硬克劳迪奥·马雷罗 在 12 轮比赛中.
门票
为了演出, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella
Entertainment, 开始于 $50 并可以在购买ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致电
800-745-3000. 门票也可以在美国运通售票处购买
在巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
Thurman
will return to action on January 26 from a long injury layoff after his most
recent fight saw him unify welterweight titles by defeating Danny Garcia in
March 2017 在巴克莱中心. Here is what Thurman had to say about his
return, Josesito Lopez and more from his training camp at the St. Pete Boxing
Club in St. 圣彼得堡, 佛罗里达:
How has training camp been going? Have there been any
adjustments because of the injury?
“Training
camp has been going well. It was a little bit of a slow start after so many
months out of the ring, but I’m feeling great as we get closer to the fight.
I’m starting to feel more and more like a world-class athlete again. It’s a
good feeling working this hard and it reminds me what it’ll take to continue
being the champion.”
Do
you anticipate any ring rust? Do you think it will be more difficult to feel
like yourself physically in the ring, or mentally trusting the injury is
healed?
“I
don’t think ring rust will be an issue. The only thing that even if this may
not be the best Keith Thurman that people have ever seen, we’re focused on
getting better and much stronger with each fight. But make no mistake, people
will see one of the best welterweights in the world on January 26 at Barclays
Center.”
When did you start to feel like you were turning the corner
physically? Were you ever worried you wouldn’t be healthy enough to fight?
“You
always have to be a little worried about new injuries. There’s nothing wrong
with your car until the day it decides to break down. So at the end of the day,
it’s always in the back of my mind. I run a lot of miles, so I wonder about my
knees. I wonder about my shoulders also. Athletes and their bodies go through a
lot of things. But here I go getting right back into things and I’m totally
ready to showcase my talents on January 26.”
What kind of challenges does Josesito pose? What makes him a
difficult opponent for you coming off a layoff?
“Josesito
is experienced. He’s a busy fighter with good reach. He likes to mix it up and
force his opponents to fight. He also has a new coach in Robert Garcia now, and
I know he has a lot of confidence in his abilities. Josesito has been through
ups and downs in his career, but he’s back on an upswing at the moment. Then he
pinpointed me and called me out. So I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
What are you looking to show in this fight? How do you
control your emotions and make sure you don’t press too much?
“I’m
going to show my versatility in the ring. I’m going to show Josesito what it’s
like to be in the ring with me. He might think it’s just all about my power,
but I’ll show him what none of his sparring partners could. I’m going to show everyone the full
package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it.”
How do you see this fight looking stylistically?
“I
like to let my opponent show me how the fight is going to go. I’ve thought many
times that my opponents would do something specific, but then they do something
totally different in the moment.
“I’m
just prepared for any version of Josesito. I’m ready for him to come at me with
punches in bunches, but I’m also ready if he wants to try box more and work
behind his jab. I don’t think there’s anything that he’s going to do that I
won’t be able to dominate. I’m going to move, trade on the inside, whatever it
takes and we’ll see which road to victory looks the easiest.”
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & 福克斯体育: 瑟曼VS. LOPEZ
Premier
Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA
Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran
contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, 一月 26 live from Barclays Center, the
home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and
the East Coast home of PBC.
The
broadcast begins at 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish
heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington,
plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio
Marrero.
PBC
Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 P.M. AND /下午3时. PT and will feature
junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez
in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto
Almazán in a six/eight
round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale
Booker meeting Juan De Ángel
for eight-rounds of action.
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布鲁克林 (十二月 22, 2018) – Unbeaten welterweight champion基思·瑟曼 and veteran welterweightJosesito洛佩兹, plus Brooklyn’s undefeated heavyweight contender亚当Kownacki, hosted a press conference Saturday night to discuss their fights on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes taking place Saturday, 一月 26 巴克莱中心, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
电视报道开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and will see Kownacki battle former title challenger杰拉尔德·华盛顿in a 10-round contest and unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstgogt Nyambayar 担当 克劳迪奥·马雷罗to open the telecast, all leading up to the Thurman vs, Lopez main event.
演出门票, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 开始于 $50 并可以在购买 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, 或致电 800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房购买巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the fighters had to say Saturday before going face-to-face in the Barclays Center interview room, prior to the PBC on FOX fight night in Brooklyn:
KEITH瑟曼 “我身体感觉很好. We’re working really hard and just getting back into everything we did before the injury. It feels tremendous and I’m so happy to be able to do this back in Brooklyn. 一月 26, you will see the return of the number one welterweight in the world. I need to come back and stay active and healthy. I’m going to remind everyone this year why I’m one of the baddest men on the planet. 在一天结束时, I’m here to make a statement that ‘One Time’ 又回来了. I have one belt, and I’m missing one belt. I’m going to re-establish my own accomplishments this year, then go from there. We’re taking it one fight at a time. Right now my eyes are set on Josesito Lopez.”
“I’m a world-class fighter. I’ve fought through injuries my whole career. A real fighter ends up getting addicted to the game. There’s nothing better in this life than being under those lights and being part of the action. My legacy is not over. Unification against Danny Garcia was not enough for me. 最终，, I’m just waiting to be presented with a man who is better than me. There might not be one, but I’m not afraid to let my ‘0’ 走. “I need fights like this against a guy like Josesito Lopez. He’s going to be there and give the fans a great fight. He’s coming to take me out. He looked like he was in shape a month ago when I first saw him. “It’s been a long time and I’m truly honored to be back. It’s been hard for me to not be in the ring while I wait for the elbow to recover. I’m so happy to be back.”
JOSESITO LOPEZ “I’m really excited to be here tonight. Keith Thurman is a world-class, elite fighter and I’m going to make the most of this opportunity. I’ve been in this position before and I’ve never shied away from big battles. This is another big one and I’m going to be ready for it and become world champion.”
“I’m sure Keith Thurman is as strong and skilled as anyone I’ve ever faced. He’s undefeated for a reason. I give him his respect for that. I’m preparing for him to be the best fighter I’ve ever faced. We’re both experienced fighters who have fought world class competition. I’ve faced my share of tough heavy punchers. I’ve pretty much seen it all. Come January 26, we’re going into deep waters and we’ll see how each of us reacts.”
“No matter how active Thurman has been, the importance of this opportunity doesn’t change. If anything we might see a better and healthier Keith Thurman than we’ve seen in years. I’m expecting the best Keith Thurman there is. I’m going in against one of the toughest welterweights out there. I don’t need anyone to believe in me but myself. I’m going to give it my all to come out with that title.”
ADAM Kownacka “一月 26 is going to be a great night. 每次我打, it’s very exciting. I throw a lot of punches and bring the pressure. Gerald Washington is going to be a tough test, but if I get through him, I’m even closer to a title shot. That’s the ultimate goal.”
“It’s a little bit of a fairytale story. I was just a little kid from Brooklyn wearing the Golden Gloves and now I’m fighting at Barclays Center. It’s a whole new environment. Hopefully next year I’m the main event. That’s the goal and it’s going to be a dream come true. I have to keep working hard to achieve it.”
“I think when I fought Iago Kiladze, he was also a runner who could box. I managed the ring very well with him so I’m looking to do the same with Washington and punish the body. The taller they are the harder they fall. Gerald Washington is a tough exam. He’s a former title challenger and I know he’s going to bringing his A-game. My goal is to become the heavyweight champion of the world and in order to do that I have to get by Washington. That’s what I plan on doing.”
