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ADAM VS Kownacka. CHRIS ARREOLA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS – Unbeaten Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki & Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola Face Off Before FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event on FOX & FOX Deportes This Saturday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Exciting Lineup of Undercard Fights Feature Puerto Rican Heavyweight Carlos Negron, Super Welterweight Clash Between Curtis Stevens & Wale Omotoso, Local Fan-Favorite Heather Hardy & Plus – Samedi, Août 3 du centre Barclays à Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe
ADAM VS Kownacka. Chris Arreola, AUTRES BERTO VS. MIGUEL CRUZ & MARCUS BROWNE VS. JEAN PASCAL NEW YORK CITATIONS CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE & PHOTOS
Invaincu étoile Adam Kownacki Battles Polonais Chris Arreola dans Showdown Heavyweight en face de Hometown fans samedi, Août 3 En tête d'affiche FOX PBC Fight Night sur FOX & FOX Deportes de Barclays Center à Brooklyn
Plus! Ancien champion du monde Andre Berto rencontre Miguel Cruz dans Clash Welterweight & Invaincu Light Heavyweight Marcus Browne Duels Ancien champion du monde Jean Pascal – 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT
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BROOKLYN (Juin 6, 2019) – Invaincu étoiles polonaise et Brooklyn natifAdam Kownacki cherchera à faire frémir devant une foule de ville natale quand il pas dans le ring contre l'ancien challenger titre vétéranChris “The Nightmare” Arreola pour une épreuve de force des poids lourds 12 rounds que les titres FOX PBC Fight Night sur FOX et FOX Deportes samedi, Août 3 de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
L'émission commence à 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT et dispose d'ancien champion du monde Autres Berto prenant Miguel Cruz dans un affrontement de 10 rounds welters et invaincu WBA intérimaire Light Heavyweight Champion “Monsieur” Marcus Browne luttant contre l'ancien champion du monde Jean Pascal dans un combat de 12 rounds
La division des poids lourds est chaud rouge et Kownacki est une plus forte progression challenger qui tentera de poursuivre son ascension dans le classement avec une victoire sur l'ancien combattant toute action Arreola. Ce sera combat neuvième Kownacki à Barclays Centre, et son premier comme l'attraction en tête d'affiche.
Les billets pour l'événement, qui est promu par Promotions TGB, continue vente vendredi, Juin 7 à 10 a.m. et peuvent être achetés à Ticketmaster.com. Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express chez Barclays Centre à partir de samedi, Juin 8 à midi.
“Cette action-packed tripleheader est plein de hauts enjeux, matchups orteils aux pieds avec des combattants très motivés pour faire une déclaration sur la grande scène,” a déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “Brooklyn de étoiles polonais Adam Kownacki est devenu un fan dans sa ville natale favori et est sûrement pour un défi de la toujours passionnante Chris Arreola, comme il a l'air de faire une déclaration des poids lourds. Andre Berto est toujours dans des combats d'action et il va chercher à retarder le jeune challenger Miguel Cruz, Marcus Browne retourne sa carrière meilleure victoire pour faire face à l'ancien champion testé-bataille Jean Pascal.”
“Tous les yeux sont rivés sur division des poids lourds de la boxe, et je suis ravis d'accueillir propre concurrent de Brooklyn Adam Kownacki à notre anneau pour sa première fois que la garniture de pavillon,” dit Brett Yormark, PDG de l'ESB mondial. “Adam a construit une base de fans enthousiastes dans l'arrondissement, et je suis confiants qu'ils seront en force pour le soutenir comme il prend le vétéran Chris Arreola pour gagner un match de championnat dans un avenir proche. Ce sera encore une autre nuit des poids lourds de se rappeler à Brooklyn.”
Kownacki (19-0, 15 KOs) est réputé pour sa ténacité et a été progressant vers un match de championnat du monde avec cinq coups de grâce dans son dernier six combats. Le âgé de 30 ans, qui est né à Lomza, Pologne et a déménagé à Brooklyn quand il avait sept, était un amateur accompli dans la ville de New York avant de se tourner pro. Il a marqué une victoire par décision unanime impressionnante sur l'ancien monde champion Charles Martin l'an dernier et vient de connaître une victoire par KO dévastateur contre Gerald Washington en Janvier sur la FOX. Ses trois derniers combats et six ses sept dernières ont eu lieu au Barclays Center, où il a régulièrement fait sortir passionnés amateurs de sport polonais de la région.
“Je suis très heureux d'être de retour dans le ring et à l'arrière à la maison dans le centre Barclays, en direct sur FOX et FOX Deportes,” ledit Kownacki. “La lutte contre le Chris Arreola sera une nouvelle étape dans mon cheminement pour devenir un champion du monde. Ce sera une guerre polono-mexicaine qui apportera des feux d'artifice à Brooklyn. Assurez-vous que vous êtes là à Brooklyn ou regarder en prime time!”
Arreola (38-5-1, 33 KOs), un vétéran de la division des poids lourds, a soutenu pour le titre mondial trois fois, most recently against WBC champion Deontay Wilder in 2016. Since losing to Wilder, the 38-year-old Arreola from Los Angeles, California has put together back-to-back victories, including a stoppage of then unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin on a PBC on FOX Sports pay-per-view undercard in March.
“I can’t wait to step into the ring on August 3 and show everyone I’m still one of the best heavyweights in the world,” Saïd Arreola. “I feel rejuvenated and ready to upset Adam Kownacki in front of his fans. Il vaut mieux être prêt, because I’m going to bring it to him like he’s never seen before. This is going to be a war and I will leave with my hand raised.”
Berto (32-5, 24 KOs) has fought some of the top welterweight champions of this generation, including Floyd Mayweather. The 35-year-old won a welterweight world title with TKO victory over Miguel Angel Rodriguez in 2008 and successfully defended it five times before losing it to Victor Ortiz in 2011. He later avenged that loss to Ortiz with a knockout victory in 2016 on FOX. A native of Winter Haven Florida, Berto is coming off a split decision victory over former welterweight champion Devon Alexander in his last fight in August on FOX.
“I’m looking forward to this fight on August 3,” Saïd Berto. “My focus is different, my motivation is different and my hunger is different. I’ve had a lot happen in my life in a short period of time with the loss of my father and the birth of my new baby girl, Legaci. It’s definitely turned me in to a whole different type of animal. August 3 is going to be cinematic. Barclays Center – see you soon. I’ve got some payback.”
Croix (18-1, 12 KOs) is among a group of promising welterweights prepared to burst onto the scene in one of the most talent-rich division in boxing. The 28-year-old from Lake Mary, Florida will be stepping up a level with his bout against Berto. He scored a TKO victory over Luis Eduardo Florez in his last fight in January to bounce back from a decision loss to Josesito Lopez on FOX in April 2018.
“I’m excited for all my Boricuas and NYC fight fans to come out and show love in August 3,” Cruz said. “I want to thank everyone who made this opportunity possible, and I’m definitely going to make the most if it. Ceci est une autre époque dans la boxe et je suis ici pour le prouver le monde et à Andre Berto. Ne manquez pas cette soirée de boxe.”
Browne-28 ans (23-0, 16 KOs) a remporté le titre provisoire avec un victoire par décision unanime entraînante sur l'ancien champion de deux divisions Jack Badou en janvier. Un 2012 U.S.. Olympien de Staten Island, Browne a combattu à Barclays Center 12 fois dans sa carrière, il a fait son ascension régulière la lumière rangs des poids lourds. Pascal sera le deuxième ancien champion du monde droit qu'il a dû faire face.
“Je suis honoré et reconnaissant d'être en mesure de afficher mes compétences sur cette plate-forme énorme sur la FOX et au Barclays Center, lequel est une deuxième maison pour moi et ma carrière de boxe,” Saïd Browne, qui sera la lutte contre Barclays au Centre pour la 13e fois.“Je prévois Pascal apportant tout ce qu'il a dans ce combat parce que c'est faire ou pause pour lui. Malheureusement pour lui, il rompra, comme je l'intention de gagner ce combat de manière décisive et continuer ma quête d'un règne de championnat longue et fructueuse. Je l'attends à venir en tant que préparé en tant que combattant calibre du championnat et je suis rester motivé pour obtenir la victoire le 3 Août.”
Pascal (33-6-1, 20 KOs) a été dans le cycle avec les meilleurs combattants de son époque au cours de sa brillante carrière, dont Bernard Hopkins, Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute et le Tchad Dawson. Le 36-year-old, Qui était né à Port-au-Prince, Haïti et vit maintenant à Laval, Québec, Canada, a remporté la lumière titre mondial des poids lourds avec une décision unanime sur Adrian Diaconu dans 2009. Il vient d'une perte de Dmitry Bivol dans son dernier combat après la mise ensemble dos à dos victoires TKO sur Ahmed Elbiali et Steve Bosse.
“Marcus Browne est l'un des combattants les plus talentueux du monde et je vais devoir être à mon mieux pour le battre,” ledit Pascal. “Je me suis entraîné et je serai prêt. J'ai quelques trucs vétérans qu'il est jamais vu avant. Je prévois en lui la boxe comme tous les autres que j'ai gaucher jamais combattu. Je ne l'ai jamais perdu un gauchiste et il va le rester venir 3 août.”
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KEITH THURMAN vs. JOSESITO LOPEZ FIGHT WEEK MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS
Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, Janvier 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Josesito Lopez Defeats Miguel Cruz by Unanimous Decision in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday Night from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas
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Former World Champion Anthony Dirrell Drops Abraham Han on His Way to Unanimous Decision Victory
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Claudio Marrero Scores Sensational First Round Knockout Over
Previously Unbeaten Jorge Lara
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STEP, TX. (Avril 28, 2018) – Rugged veteran contender Josesito Lopez (36-7, 19 KOs) a remporté une décision unanime sur Miguel Cruz (17-1, 11 KOs)in a welterweight attraction that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.
“I beat a great undefeated fighter tonight and I was able to out class him,” a déclaré Lopez. “I have some boxing ability clearly. I used my skills tonight. I felt that I dominated the pace, out worked him and I never let him do anything that hurt me.”
“Josesito was stronger than I thought,” said Cruz. “I took a little too long to get off and get going and it cost me.”
The action began to heat up in round three as Lopez broke through and began landing flush on Cruz to the head. Lopez controlled the action against Cruz on the ropes and when the real estate shifted to the middle of the ring.
Croix, who stated before the fight that attacking the body would be key, was twice deducted points by referee Rafael Ramos for low blows, once in round five and again in round six. This forced Cruz to abandon his predominant strategy.
“I didn’t agree with the calls on the low blows,” said Cruz. “I didn’t get a chance to work the body like I wanted. That was the plan coming in. They took it away from me.
“This is just another step in my journey. I didn’t get hurt or anything. I just need to get better in the gym and keep working combinations. I just have to get better.”
Under the guidance of renowned trainer Robert Garcia, Lopez boxed effectively and worked through the body attack and low blows to consistently win rounds and keep Cruz’s offense mostly at bay. Après 10 tours, judges ruled in favor of Lopez by scores of 98-90 et 99-89 deux fois.
“I think the biggest difference has been Robert Garcia in my corner,” a déclaré Lopez. “He has me living a healthier lifestyle and that played a big part in my victory. I have an elite trainer who is training me like an elite fighter. I was one step behind in the past, but now I think I’ve made up that distance and then some.
“Welterweight has a lot of good fighters, but I know I can compete with them. I’m a fan-friendly fighter who’s always going to leave it all in the ring.”
The co-main event saw former world champion Anthony Dirrell (32-1, 24 KOs) drop El Paso’s Abraham Han (26-4, 16 KOs) on his way to a unanimous decision in their 10-round super middleweight contest.
“I thought I did well tonight boxing him for 10 tours,” Saïd Dirrell. “I didn’t think I lost a round. Two of the judges thought so but I can’t do anything about that. Je faisais ce que je devais faire.
“Han has an incredible chin. He took everything I gave him. I even went to the body and gave it to him there. I was trying to go the body until the end but he still stood up. All I could do was keep pressuring him and get the victory.”
Greeted by a chorus of boos upon entering the ring, Dirrell sent the hometown fighter to the canvas with a right hand to the head late in round one as the bell rang. Han tried to use his movement, switching stances and tying Dirrell up to frustrate his opponent, and had some success as the two men wrestled each other to the canvas in the waning moments of round four and continued to push and shove on the ground until they were broken up by referee Laurence and sent to their corners.
Han was able to occasionally land clean punches, but nothing that ever disrupted the attack from Dirrell, who was too consistent and sharp with his power punches. Han believed that his lack of an effective jab hurt him in this fight.
“I wasn’t happy with my performance,” said Han. “I couldn’t get my jab going at all. If I had been more effective with that I think I would have been able to win more rounds.”
Après 10 tours d'action, all three judges score the bout in favor of Dirrell by scores of 100-89 et 99-90 deux fois. Dirrell, a former titleholder at 168-pounds vowed that he plans to fight one more time, for a world title.
“The champions at 168-pounds better look out,” Saïd Dirrell. “It’s going to be my last fight but I’m hungry to win another title.”
The opening bout of the telecast saw exciting featherweight contender Claudio Marrero (23-2, 16 KOs) deliver a stunning one punch knockout of Jorge Lara (29-1-2, 21 KOs) au premier tour de leur combat poids plume.
“Je savais qu'il serait agressif et nous avons travaillé très dur dans le camp d'entraînement pour y parvenir,” dit Marrero. “J'ai vu mon opportunité et je savais que c'était fini une fois que je me suis connecté.”
“Je viens de me faire prendre avec un bon coup de poing,” a déclaré Lara. “Je voulais être agressif et donner aux fans un super spectacle. Ça n'a pas marché dans mon sens. Je reviendrai et je serai mieux. Je vais retourner au travail et continuer à avancer vers mes objectifs.”
Lara a chargé en avant dans les premières secondes, mais a été attrapé par un crochet gauche parfait de Marrero lors de l'un des premiers échanges dans le combat et a été envoyé sur la toile. Pendant qu'il essayait de se relever, il a été clairement blessé lorsque l'arbitre Rocky Burke a interrompu le combat 33 secondes dans le premier tour.
“This was a message to the whole division,” dit Marrero. “I’m a championship-caliber fighter and I showed it again tonight. I’m ready to take on every champion out there. I want the best challenges and I proved tonight that I’m able to beat anyone. I have all the skills and I can’t wait to show them off against the best.”
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Champions de boxe Premier sur FOX & FOX Deportes Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos
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STEP, TX. (Avril 25, 2018) – Rugged veteran Josesito Lopez et invaincue Miguel Cruz faced-off Thursday and discussed their upcoming showdown Saturday, Avril 28 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.
Also squaring-off Thursday and competing in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action that begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT were former world champion Anthony Dirrell and El Paso’s Abraham Han, who meet in a 10 round super middleweight clash, and featherweight brawlers Jorge Lara et Claudio Marrero, who compete in a 10 lutte ronde.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Don Haskins Center:
Josesito LOPEZ
“I’m well prepared for this fight, I’ve had a great camp with Robert Garcia. I have a tough unbeaten opponent who’s really good. I just have to prove I’m better on Saturday night.
“I’m so excited to be finally fighting in Texas and I’ve gotten so much love and support already from this city. I can’t wait to give these fans a show.
“This is the kind of fight that I can really display my skills. I’m going to show everyone the same heart that I always do, combined with some skills that Robert Garcia has helped get.
“I’m going to be prepared for anything on Saturday. Cruz is unbeaten and that brings its own kind of mentality. I know I have what it takes to conquer this challenge and fight the best in the division.
“This is going to be a textbook Josesito Lopez performance. I’m going to fight my hardest from bell to bell and take this victory home with me.”
MIGUEL CRUZ
“El Paso has been great to me and I’ve really enjoyed my time here. I’m in this city to fight. I’m here to come and prove myself in this welterweight division.
“I have respect for what Josesito’s done in the game, mais à la fin de la journée, this is the premier division in boxing. I feel I’m one of the best guys at 147 and I’ll be here for a while. I’m going to be a force.
“I know Josesito is bringing the fight and I promise you I’m bringing it as well. I will come out on top. This is a can’t miss fight for sure.
“I have to be smart and execute my game plan round after round. My jab will be key and if I can use that and wear him down to the body, I think I’ll have a great chance to stop him.
“I know what it takes to win at this level now. I’ve gotten better each fight and I think my time is now. People are going to know my name after Saturday night.”
Anthony Dirrell
“I plan on going in there and getting the victory. I know Han is a great fighter who will bring the best out of me. That’s what I need right now.
“Come Saturday it’s going to be just another fight for me. I take everybody seriously. I know that anything can happen in that ring. I prepared well for this fight and I’m ready to get the win.
“Everyone knows that I’m a championship-caliber fighter and I’ll prove it again on Saturday. Après ce combat, I’m ready to take on any of the super middleweight champions. I’ll beat any of them.
“I’m the best fighter that he’s ever going to fight and he will see that on Saturday. I’m going to leave no doubt.”
ABRAHAM HAN
“I’ve fought in many other people’s backyards so being able to fight here in my hometown is amazing. I turn it up to a different level here. The crowd will give me a big boost in energy and it’s going to help me get the win.
“I hope the sports fans of El Paso come out and watch me put on a great performance. I know the type of challenge I have in front of me, but I also know that I have the skills to pull this off.
“This is a great opportunity to show people outside of El Paso what kind of fighter I really am. I have a lot of experience and I’ve fought all over, but I don’t know if I’ve ever been more prepared for a fight.
“Anthony Dirrell is a great champion but I’m a champion of this city. This is my chance to take down a big name and move to the next level of the sport.”
JORGE LARA
“I’m going to leave the ring Saturday night with my hand raised. I’ve had a wonderful training camp and I prepared perfectly for this fight. It will show on fight night.
“Marrero better be ready, because I’m going to come at him and look for the kill early. I want to make a statement and I’ll go through him to make it.
“I’m very focused and ready to take home this win on Saturday night. The fans are going to love my style and the heart that I fight with.”
CLAUDIO MARRERO
“I hope that Jorge Lara is ready to fight on Saturday night. This is going to be a battle and I know that we’ll both leave everything in the ring.
“I prepared well for this fight because I know that everything is on the line for me. I have to be victorious so I can go on and get where I want to in boxing.
“I’m more skilled and more experienced than anyone that Lara has faced and on Saturday night I’m going to give him lots of problems.”
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Champions de boxe Premier sur FOX & FOX Deportes El Paso Media Workout Quotes & Photos
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STEP, TX. (Avril 25, 2018) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes card, mettant en vedette Josesito Lopez combattre Miguel Cruz en action welters, participated in a media workout Wednesday in El Paso before they step into the ring at Don Haskins Center.
Also participating in the workout was former world champion Anthony Dirrell and El Paso’s Abraham Han, who meet in a 10 round super middleweight clash, and featherweight brawlers Jorge Lara et Claudio Marrero, who compete in a 10 lutte ronde.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Wolves Den Gym in El Paso:
Josesito LOPEZ
“Having Robert Garcia in my corner has given me the training and preparation of an elite fighter. It’s a big difference. He’s one of the best trainers in the world and I’m going to help show that on Saturday.
“I’ve been training with Robert for quite some time now. I’ve been getting sharp working with other elite fighters in the gym. It’s kept me on my toes and that’s what I needed.
“Cruz is tough, he’s undefeated and he comes focused to win. He’s a good fighter but I’m here this week to prove that I’m a better fighter.
“Experience will definitely play a big part. But I also don’t think he’s faced anyone with the skills I have. All of my losses are to great fighters. I feel like I’ve taken a big step forward here.
“It feels great to be headlining in El Paso on FOX and FOX Deportes. I bring exciting fights and I’m always in wars. Saturday will be no different.
“I’m really excited to finally be fighting in Texas, it’s something I’ve looked for and asked about for many years. Texas holds a big piece of my heart and I’m ready to give the fans here a show on Saturday.”
MIGUEL CRUZ
“This was an excellent training camp. It was a hard camp. It was extensive but I got through it and it has me feeling very prepared. It was absolutely the most strenuous camp I’ve had. I always train hard, but this one in particular, I had extra motivation.
“To get the win I need to use my jab and work the body. There are more aspects of it, but those two things are essential for me winning this fight.
“I’ve fought a lot of good, jeune, strong fighters recently. Past a certain level you learn that you can’t just knock everybody out. You learn to weather the storm and use your energy more efficiently. I’ve learned a lot about myself as a fighter.
“Josesito throws looping punches. That’s tough because it’s a bit unconventional. He throws looping punches that can take away your equilibrium. He’s got a lot of experience and that’s definitely a major factor in what I’ve been preparing for.
“It feels great to be on this stage, but at the same time I know I earned my spot to be here. I remember watching Josesito fighting in 2011 sur le Mayweather vs. Ortiz undercard and I knew right then that I was going to be in the ring with these guys.”
Anthony Dirrell
“I had a great, eight-week long training camp with great sparring. I feel good and I’m ready to fight for sure.
“I know that Han is a warrior. He’s rugged and that’s why I chose to fight him here in his backyard. I know that he’s going to bring a fight for me.
“It’s just going to be me and him in the ring. The audience can’t help him. All his fans can’t help him. Coaches can only help him between rounds. I’m going to block everything else out and just focus on him.
“I just need to stick to what we worked on in training camp. We have to implement those strategies and you’ll see it come Saturday night.
“I’m a better, stronger and wiser fighter these days. I’ve been through a lot to stay in world title contention. Everybody knows how badly I want my title back. Samedi, everyone will see that I’m a champion. I’m ready for anyone with a belt.”
ABRAHAM HAN
“I’m so happy to be fighting at home on this big stage. In many ways this is a dream come true and something that’s been a long time coming. I can’t wait to perform in front of my people.
“I know I’m the underdog versus Dirrell but that doesn’t bother me at all. I always train to be better than anyone expects me to be. This fight will be no difference.
“This is a big fight for me and I’ve been training so hard to put on a great show for my hometown fans. This is a great fight town and I’m going to give the fans something to cheer about.”
JORGE LARA
“I’m so excited to get in the ring. I’m still eating right now leading up to the weigh-in and I feel ready to go. I’m eager to step into the ring.
“I’m not worried about Claudio Marrero. I’m just staying loose and focused on what I have to do. Marrero has to focus on me because he’s never fought a guy like me. I’m going to stay loose and bring the fight to him.
“The world title is my destiny. This is one shot closer to a world title. I’m highly ranked but the champions don’t want to give me a chance. So I will have to fight my way there.
“I’m like a dog going after a bone in the ring. Je veux juste me battre. I’m here to take the fight right to him.”
CLAUDIO MARRERO
“It was a very hard training camp like always. I take it very seriously and I’m ready for this fight on Saturday night.
“I know I’m facing a tough Mexican fighter who will leave it all in the ring. We worked very hard on a plan for him.
“He must be mistaken if he thinks I’ve never seen a fighter like him before. It’s the other way around. He’ll definitely know what level I’m on after Saturday night.
“My style is to both come forward, but have the ability to move backward. It’s all about what the fight dictates and what my corner wants.
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