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ADAM VS Kownacka. CHRIS ARREOLA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS – 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
Dinámica formación de peleas secundarias Característica puertorriqueño de peso pesado Carlos Negrón, Superwelter enfrentamiento entre Curtis Stevens & Wale Omotoso, Local favorito de los fans Heather Hardy & Más – Sábado, Agosto 3 de Barclays Center en Brooklyn & Presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo
ADAM VS Kownacka. CHRIS ARREOLA, OTRAS BERTO VS. MIGUEL CRUZ & Marcus Browne VS. JEAN PASCAL NUEVA YORK CITAS rueda de prensa & FOTOS
El invicto estrella polaco Adam Kownacki Batallas de peso pesado Chris Arreola en el arreglo de cuentas delante de los aficionados locales Sábado, Agosto 3 Encabezando FOX PBC luchar noche en FOX & FOX Deportes del Barclays Center en Brooklyn
Más! El ex campeón del mundo Andre Berto conoce a Miguel Cruz, en peso welter Clash & El invicto peso semipesado Marcus Browne Duelos El ex campeón del mundo de Jean Pascal – 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT
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BROOKLYN (Junio 6, 2019) – estrella polaca invicto y Brooklyn nativoAdán Kownacki tratará de emoción frente a un público local cuando pasos en el anillo contra el veterano ex retadorChris “La pesadilla” Arreola para un enfrentamiento de peso pesado a 12 asaltos como los titulares FOX PBC luchar noche en FOX y FOX Deportes Sábado, Agosto 3 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™.
La transmisión comienza a las 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y cuenta con el ex campeón del mundo Otros Berto teniendo en Miguel Cruz en un enfrentamiento de peso welter a 10 asaltos en peso pesado y campeón interino de la AMB invicta Luz “Señor” Marcus Browne luchando contra el ex campeón del mundo Jean Pascal en un combate a 12 asaltos
La división de peso pesado está al rojo vivo y Kownacki es un aumento de la parte superior retador que buscará continuar su ascenso en la clasificación con una victoria sobre el veterano llena de acción Arreola. Esta será la novena pelea de Kownacki de Barclays Centrar, y su primera como la atracción estelar.
Las entradas para el evento, que está promovido por Promociones TGB, seguir la venta el viernes, Junio 7 en 10 a.m. y se pueden adquirir en Ticketmaster.com. Las entradas también se pueden comprar en la taquilla del American Express de Barclays Centro a partir del sábado, Junio 8 al mediodía.
“Esta triple jornada llena de acción está llena de altas apuestas, -duelos mano a mano con los combatientes altamente motivados para hacer una declaración sobre la gran escenario,” dijo Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “Brooklyn estrella polaco Adam Kownacki ha convertido en un favorito de los fans en su ciudad natal y es sin duda en un desafío de la siempre emocionante Chris Arreola, mientras mira para hacer una declaración de peso pesado. Andre Berto está siempre en peleas de acción y que va a estar mirando para mantener a raya al joven retador Miguel Cruz, mientras que Marcus Browne regresa de su marca personal de la victoria para enfrentar al ex campeón de batalla probado Jean Pascal.”
“Todos los ojos están puestos en la división de peso pesado de boxeo, y yo soy encantados de dar la bienvenida propia contendiente de Brooklyn Adam Kownacki de nuevo a nuestro anillo de su primera vez como cabeza de cartel,” dijo Brett Yormark, CEO de Global EEB. “Adam ha construido una base de fans entusiastas en la ciudad, y yo soy confía en que será con toda su fuerza para apoyarlo como se enfrente al veterano Chris Arreola para ganar una oportunidad por el título en un futuro próximo. Será otro noche para recordar peso pesado en Brooklyn.”
Kownacki (19-0, 15 KOs) se destaca por su tenacidad y ha sido progresando hacia un título mundial con golpes de gracia en cinco de sus últimas seis peleas. El jugador de 30 años de edad, quien nació en Lomza, Polonia y se trasladó a Brooklyn cuando tenía siete años, era un aficionado a cabo en la ciudad de Nueva York antes de girar Pro. Él anotó una victoria por decisión unánime sobre el ex impresionante mundo Charles Champion Martin el año pasado y viene de una victoria por nocaut devastador contra Gerald Washington en enero en FOX. Sus últimas tres peleas y seis de su última siete han tenido lugar en el Barclays Center, donde tiene rutinariamente llevado a cabo apasionados aficionados a los deportes polaco de la zona.
“Estoy emocionado de estar de vuelta en el ring y vuelta en casa en Barclays Center, en vivo por Fox y FOX Deportes,” dijo Kownacki. “La lucha contra Chris Arreola será otro paso en mi camino para convertirse en una campeón mundial. Será una guerra polaco-mexicana que traerá a los fuegos artificiales Brooklyn. Asegúrese de que está allí en Brooklyn o viendo en horario estelar!”
Arreola (38-5-1, 33 KOs), un veterano de la división de peso pesado, ha afirmado por el título mundial tres veces, más recientemente en contra del CMB campeón Deontay Wilder en 2016. Desde que perdió a Wilder, los 38 años de edad, Arreola de Los Ángeles, California ha reunido victorias de back-to-back, incluso un paro del entonces invicto Jean Pierre Augustin en un PBC en FOX Sports pay-per-view de marzo de cartelera de.
“No puedo esperar para subir al ring en agosto 3 y mostrar a todos que estoy siendo uno de los mejores pesos pesados en el mundo,” , dijo Arreola. “Me siento rejuvenecido y listo para alterar Adam Kownacki delante de sus fans. Más le vale estar listo, porque voy a traer a él como si nunca se ha visto antes. Esto va a ser una guerra y lo haré salir con la mano levantada.”
Berto (32-5, 24 KOs) ha luchado contra algunos de los welter superior campeones de esta generación, incluyendo Floyd Mayweather. Los 35 años de edad, ganó una título mundial de peso welter con una victoria por TKO sobre Miguel Ángel Rodríguez en 2008 y lo defendió con éxito cinco veces antes de perderlo contra Víctor Ortiz en 2011. Más tarde se vengó de que la pérdida de Ortiz con una victoria por nocaut en 2016 en ZORRO. Un nativo de la Florida Winter Haven, Berto viene de una decisión dividida victoria sobre el ex campeón de peso welter Devon Alexander en su última pelea en Agosto en FOX.
“Estoy mirando adelante a esta lucha en 3 de agosto de” dijo Berto. “Mi enfoque es diferente, mi motivación es diferente y mi hambre es diferente. He tenido un montón suceda en mi vida en un corto período de tiempo con la pérdida de mi padre y el nacimiento de mi nueva niña, Legaci. Definitivamente me convirtió en un tipo totalmente diferente de los animales. agosto 3 va a ser cinematográfico. Barclays Center – Te veo pronto. He tiene un cierto reembolso.”
Cruz (18-1, 12 KOs) es uno de un grupo de pesos welter prometedores preparado para estallar en la escena en uno de la división más rica en talento en boxeo. El jugador de 28 años de edad, de Lake Mary, Florida se retirará a un nivel superior con su pelea contra Berto. Él anotó una victoria por TKO sobre Luis Eduardo Florez en su última pelea en enero de recuperarse de una derrota por decisión a Josesito López en FOX en abril 2018.
“Estoy emocionado para todos mis boricuas y NYC los fanáticos del boxeo para salir y mostrar el amor de 3 de agosto” Cruz dijo. “quiero agradecer todos los que hicieron posible esta oportunidad, y definitivamente voy a hacer más si. Esta es una era diferente en el boxeo y estoy aquí para demostrar a el mundo y Andre Berto. No se pierda esta noche de boxeo.”
El jugador de 28 años de edad, Browne (23-0, 16 KOs) ganó el título interino con una victoria por decisión unánime sobre el ex campeón entusiasta de dos divisiones Badou Jack en Enero. La 2012 U.S. Olímpico de Staten Island, Browne ha luchado en Barclays Center 12 veces en su carrera mientras se abría subida constante hasta la luz filas de peso pesado. Pascal será el segundo ex campeón mundial recta que se ha enfrentado.
“Me siento honrado y agradecido de ser capaz de mostrar mis habilidades en esta gran plataforma en la FOX y en el Barclays Center, cual es un segundo hogar para mí y para mi carrera en el boxeo,” dijo Browne, quién será la lucha contra el Barclays Center para la 13ª vez.“Preveo Pascal con lo que todo lo que tiene en esta lucha porque se trata de hacer o deshacer para él. Por desgracia para él, que se romperá, ya que tengo pensado para ganar esta pelea con decisión y continuar mi búsqueda de una larga y exitosa reinado del campeonato. Yo esperaba que viniera de tan preparado como un luchador de calibre de campeonato y estoy mantener la motivación para conseguir la victoria el 3 de agosto.”
Pascal (33-6-1, 20 KOs) ha estado en el anillo con los mejores boxeadores de su tiempo durante su brillante carrera, incluyendo Bernard Hopkins, Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute y Chad Dawson. El 36-años de edad,, quién nació en Port-au-Prince, Haití y ahora vive en Laval, Quebec, Canadá, ganado la luz título mundial de peso pesado con una decisión unánime sobre Adrian Diaconu en 2009. Él viene de una derrota ante Dmitry Bivol en su última pelea después de poner junto back-to-back victorias por TKO sobre Ahmed Elbiali y Steve Bosse.
“Marcus Browne es uno de los boxeadores más talentosos de la mundo y que tendrán que estar en mi mejor momento para vencerlo,” dijo Pascal. “He estado entrenando y estaré listo. Tengo algunos trucos que veteranos de nunca antes visto. Mi plan es salir de él boxeo como cualquier otro zurdo que he toreado. Nunca he perdido contra un zurdo y que va a seguir así vienen 3 de agosto.”
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KEITH THURMAN vs. JOSESITO LOPEZ FIGHT WEEK MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS
Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, Enero 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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EL PASO, TX. (Abril 28, 2018) – Rugged veteran contender Josesito López (36-7, 19 KOs) ganó una decisión unánime sobre 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,” dijo López. “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,” dijo 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.
Cruz, 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,” dijo 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. Después 10 rondas, judges ruled in favor of Lopez by scores of 98-90 y 99-89 dos veces.
“I think the biggest difference has been Robert Garcia in my corner,” dijo López. “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 rondas,” dijo Dirrell. “I didn’t think I lost a round. Two of the judges thought so but I can’t do anything about that. Hice lo que tenía que hacer.
“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.”
Después 10 rondas de acción, all three judges score the bout in favor of Dirrell by scores of 100-89 y 99-90 dos veces. 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,” dijo 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) in the first round of their featherweight bout.
“I knew he would be aggressive and we worked very hard in training camp to achieve this,” said Marrero. “I saw my opportunity and I knew that it was over once I connected.”
“I just got caught with a great punch,” Said Lara. “I wanted to be aggressive and give the fans a great show. It didn’t go my way. I’ll be back and I’ll be better. I’m going to get back to work and keep pushing toward my goals.”
Lara charged forward in the opening seconds, but was caught by a perfect left hook from Marrero during one of the early exchanges in the fight and was sent to the canvas. While he tried to get to his feet, he was clearly hurt as referee Rocky Burke halted the bout 33 seconds into the opening round.
“This was a message to the whole division,” said 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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Premier campeones de boxeo en FOX & FOX Deportes Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos
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EL PASO, TX. (Abril 25, 2018) – Rugged veteran Josesito López y el invicto Miguel Cruz faced-off Thursday and discussed their upcoming showdown Saturday, Abril 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. Y / 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 y Claudio Marrero, who compete in a 10 lucha redonda.
Las entradas para el espectáculo, que está promovido por Promociones TGB, están a la venta y se pueden adquirir a través de Ticketmaster.
Esto es lo que los luchadores dijeron el jueves desde el Centro Don Haskins.:
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, pero al final del día, 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. Después de esta pelea, 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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Premier campeones de boxeo en FOX & FOX Deportes El Paso Media Workout Quotes & Fotos
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EL PASO, TX. (Abril 25, 2018) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes card, encabezado por Josesito López luchando Miguel Cruz en la acción de peso welter, 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 y Claudio Marrero, who compete in a 10 lucha redonda.
Las entradas para el espectáculo, que está promovido por Promociones TGB, están a la venta y se pueden adquirir a través de Ticketmaster.
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, joven, 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 en la 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. En Sábado, 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. Sólo quiero luchar. 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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