David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde – Light Heavyweight
David Benavidez: 174.3 lbs
Anthony Yarde: 173.9 lbs
David Benavidez
On Anthony Yarde’s comments around taking away his title
“Nobody is taking anything from me. I’ve been training really hard for this fight. I’m eager to get in the ring to see what Anthony Yarde is all about and I’m excited to feel his power. I want to give the fans a great fight. There’s a lot of great talent on this card, but I’m going to steal the show and have the best fight of the night. David Benavidez will have the best fight of the night and I’m going to walk out with both my titles.”
On if there was any strategy weighing in well below the limit
“There was no strategy behind it. I feel good and the weight cut was easy. I saved a lot of energy and didn’t have to do too much to cut the weight to 175 pounds, so I’ll use that extra energy for the fight.”
Anthony Yarde
On what lessons he’s looking to apply from his prior fights on Saturday night
“I’m just ready to fight. The past doesn’t matter, it’s only the present and the future. I’m excited.”
On what he’s visualizing ahead of Saturday night
“Taking home the victory is all I’ve been visualizing. I want to do it in an explosive and exciting way. It’ll make for a great story because it’s him [David Benavidez].
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney – Welterweight
Brian Norman Jr.: 146.12 lbs
Devin Haney: 146.6 lbs
Brian Norman Jr.
On his takeaway from Devin Haney’s demeanor
“It’s about that time. 24 hours to go. The talking is over. Let’s get this action started.”
On what he’s going to eat and focus on over the next 24 hours
“I might eat a few steaks, maybe some sweet potatoes. I have a chocolate cake waiting on me – we’re eating well. Everybody come on through.”
On how Devin Haney will bring out the best in him
“Everyone is going to find out…Norman gang over everything. This belt on my shoulder – I came in with it and I’ll walk out with it, too. Everyone will respect me after this one, just watch.”
Devin Haney
On how he shows Brian Norman Jr. that there are levels to boxing
“The talking is done. Now it’s time to do work.”
Fernando Martinez vs. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez – Super Flyweight
Fernando Martinez: 113.12 lbs
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez: 114.6 lbs
Fernando Martinez
On how he brings The Ring Magazine Championship home to Argentina
“I am the champion. I’m coming for those belts – they belong to me. Let’s go, Argentina.”
On how his defeat of Kazuto Ioka gives him confidence to beat one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport
“I went and beat [Kazuto] Ioka. I’ve been called the person that goes on and takes on challenges and beats champions. I have all the faith that we can go and win this for Argentina. I also have faith that we can win this for my mother, for my daughters, and we’re going to do this. This is for Argentina.”
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez
On Martinez’s claims that he’s a “king killer”
“There’s one king and that’s me. He won’t kill me tomorrow…I’m immortal.”
On how surprised he is about the lack of respect from Fernando Martinez
“They’re all clowns [Fernando Martinez’s fans]. Tomorrow I’m going to tame this little kitty.”
On what the most important factor is for Saturday night
“Be myself. This is no different. It’s just another fight to me, but I’m going to go out there and show the world who Bam Rodriguez is.”
Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes – Lightweight
Abdullah Mason: 134 lbs
Sam Noakes: 134.9 lbs
Abdullah Mason
On his last impression from the faceoff
“We’re going to cook tomorrow night. We’re going to eat.”
On what he needs to focus on over the next 24 hours
“I have an appetite for smoke, so let’s see Saturday night.”
Sam Noakes
On how he makes Abdullah Mason make him feel his heavy hands
“You’ll see tomorrow.”
On how he brings the title home and puts on a show for the fans
“By giving them a Sam Noakes knockout.”
Samuel Nmomah vs. Vito Mielnicki Jr. – Middleweight
Samuel Nmomah: 159.6 lbs
Vito Mielnicki Jr.: 159.6 lbs
Jiaming Li vs. Mohammed Alakel – Super Featherweight
Jiaming Li: 132.3 lbs
Mohammed Alakel: 131.6 lbs
Pius Mpenda vs. Julio Porras Ruiz – Super Middleweight
Pius Mpenda: 166.12 lbs
Julio Porras Ruiz: 167.9 lbs
Umesh Chavan vs. Sultan Almohammed – Super Featherweight
Umesh Chavan: 129.9 lbs
Sultan Almohammed: 129 lbs
Barker Ssewanyana vs. Juan El Güerito de Tepito – Bantamweight
Barker Ssewanyana: 115.3 lbs
Juan El Güerito de Tepito: 116.9 lbs
ENDS
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