TOLEDO, Ohio. (Juin 28, 2017) – Unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Pâques et haut concurrent Denis Shafikov discussed their world title showdown with media Wednesday in advance of their bout that headlines Premier Champions de boxe sur Rebondir ce vendredi, Juin 30 from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio.

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Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the Huntingon Center:

“We’ve had a real tough camp. Every day I’ve been pushed by team and I thank them for that. They put me in the position that I need to be in.

“I understand that Shafikov is a really tough fighter. They’ve always said the guy in front of me is tough. I’m not here to talk about all the close fights he’s almost won. I will be the first man to stop him.

“D'où je viens, we don’t play games. Especially when it comes to somebody taking something from us. We’re not going to let that happen.

“I’m thankful for everyone that came out here and everyone who helped put this great card together. I’m just excited to get there in the ring and stand next to him.

“I have an advantage in reach, but Shafikov is a tough opponent who’s coming to fight. I’m going to show-off my skills and be the first to stop him.

“I just have to be me. If you’ve ever seen me fight, you can see that I always stay composed. You’ll see the same thing in the ring vendredi.

“When you get in that ring, it’s only me and him. These great fans can’t help me, only my fists. I’m focused on taking control of the fight. I know how to adjust and be a professional in there if I have to.

“It’s been eight tough weeks of training camp and I can’t wait to have this beautiful city behind me. Sur Juin 30, it’ll be man down!”

“I believe that this is my time. It’s my third title fight and this will be the time that I take home the belt and reach my dream.

“je donne 100 percent every time I step into the ring. I know that this will be an exciting fight but I also know that I have to do whatever it takes to win the title.

“I’ve been able to bounce back after my last two title defeats and make myself a better fighter each time. You will see that vendredi night and I will be victorious.”

“I appreciate everyone coming out to support the fight. This is really a great card. I watch Robert a lot on television and I can see that the fans here are really supporting him. I’m looking forward to an excited crowd.

“Joshua Conley and myself will put on a really good fight, and I expect to come out on top and get back in that win column.

“I’m ready to challenge anybody in the division and I’m going to show that I’m back on the right track this Friday night.”

“I’ve put in the hard work during camp to get a big victory and put myself on the map in the 154-pound division.

“I know that I’m fighting a really good fighter. This is my opportunity and if I knock Julian Williams out, I’ll be right in the mix with the best super welterweights in the world.”

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