Brooklyn (Lub ob hlis ntuj 28, 2017) – Exciting heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara has wrapped up training camp and is ready to battle former world champion Chad Dawson rau Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 4 los ntawm Barclays Center, in front of the passionate Polish boxing fans in Brooklyn.
Lub Lub peb hlis ntuj 4 event is headlined by the highly anticipated welterweight world title unification showdown between Keith Thurman thiab Danny Garcia that serves as the main event of Showtime Championship Boxing ntawm CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Kev tshaj tawm cov kev pab them nqi pib ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT nrog undefewmed lub hnub qub Erickson Lubin Sib ntaus sib tua ib zaug-ntaus knockout artist Jorge Cota Nyob rau hauv ib tug super welterweight lub npe eliminator bout.
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Here is what Fonfara had to say about his first training camp with Virgil Hunter, his matchup and more:
On his recent training camp with Virgil Hunter:
“Virgil Hunter and I had a great final few days of training camp. All the sparring and training is finalized and now we are focused on making weight. My body feels rejuvenated and I’ll be at my best going into this fight.”
On facing former world champion Chad Dawson:
“Chad Dawson is a very skilled fighter who has won at the elite level. He’s a former world champion who’s been in the ring with the best fighters in the division. I know he will be a difficult challenge, but I’m confident I’ll be victorious.”
On the long layoff since his last fight:
“I felt it was a good thing to take some time off after my fight with Joe Smith. I was able to reflect on my performance, and make the move to start training with Virgil Hunter. I incorporated Pilates into my training regimen and I feel great. My mental focus is sharp. Everyone will see the improvement in my performance.”
On the current state of the light-heavyweight division:
“The division is filled with many great fighters. Nyob rau hauv kuv lub tswv yim, Andre Ward is the pound-for- phaus tus yeej. For top to bottom the division is loaded with great talent. My goal is to win this fight, and march back toward a world title fight. I know with hard work that I can accomplish that feat.”
On fighting in Brooklyn at Barclays Center…
“I’ve always dreamed of fighting in New York and now that will become a reality. There is so much history of boxing in New York and I just want my debut to be a memorable one. I’m sure the fans there will be filled with energy so I’m ready to entertain them with a tremendous night of boxing.”
Hais Txog Thurman Vs. Tus yeeb yam
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia yog lub ntiaj teb Welterweight Ntiaj Teb Cov Lus Qhia ntawm ITFEATED 147 phaus Cov Titlists. Lub 12-puag ncig cov ntsiab lus Showtime Championship Boxing ntawm CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, Saturday Lub peb hlis ntuj 4 los ntawm Barclays Center, Lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn Boxing ™. Nyob rau hauv co-main kev tshwm sim undefeated lub hnub qub Erickson Lubin Kev sib ntaus sib tua ib zaug-ntaus knockout artist Jorge Cota Nyob rau hauv ib tug super welterweight lub npe eliminator bout ntawm CBS ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT.
