THE RING: HIGH STAKES’ MARIO BARRIOS VS. RYAN GARCIA OFFICIAL WEIGHTS, FLASH QUOTES
Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia – WBC Welterweight Title
Mario Barrios: 147 lbs
Ryan Garcia: 146.5 lbs
Mario Barrios
On his final message to Ryan Garcia at the faceoff…
“I didn’t have to say anything. I’m ready. The fight’s tomorrow, finally. I’ve been preparing for months. I’m ready to put on a show and defend my title.”
On his confidence going into tomorrow night…
“I have confidence in my preparation. I know what me, Joe, and my whole team worked on for this camp. I think we have a phenomenal gameplan so I’m looking forward to going out and executing.”
On what he has to worry about from Ryan Garcia…
“Both of his hands are dangerous. He definitely has an equalizer with that hook. But I also have a hook. I have two hands and a lot that he has to watch out for.”
On trying to get a knockout…
“I’m going in there with bad intentions. All the work we put in, I think this fight could definitely end early.”
Ryan Garcia
On fighting a bigger fighter…
“The weight cut was great. The preparation was amazing. I’m just ready to give the fans a great fight Saturday night.”
On what’s going to happen tomorrow night…
“It’s going to be a ferocious Ryan Garcia in the ring. I’m not here to play games. From the start of that bell I’ll be ready to fight.”
On trying to stop him by the ninth round…
“I was just out there rhyming. I’m just ready for a great fight. Whatever he brings, I’m ready for 12 rounds or a quick night. Whatever it is, we’ll be ready.”
On why fans should buy this PPV…
“I’m coming like lightning. You don’t want to miss this one — I promise. This is going to be a Ryan Garcia classic.”
Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte – IBF Super Lightweight Title
Richardson Hitchins: 140 lbs
Oscar Duarte: 140 lbs
Richardson Hitchins
On why he’s so confident going into this fight…
“His approach is going to be reckless tomorrow. He’s going to approach me, he’s not going to be patient, and I’m going to have something waiting for him. I’m a superb boxer. This isn’t just coming forward and aiming for the knockout.”
On what people will say about him after this fight…
“I’m one of the best fighters in the world. I’ve proven it for some time now. Tomorrow night, I’m going to make sure he knows who Richardson Hitchins is.”
On Duarte being a fan favorite among the Mexican crowd…
“The fans can’t fight for him. He has to go in there and fight me. It’s just me and him in there.”
Oscar Duarte
On what’s going to happen tomorrow night…
“I’m ready for tomorrow. I’ve been training very hard in this camp. I’m ready to give this title to Mexico and my family. I’m going for the knockout.”
Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Andy Hiraoka – WBA Super Lightweight Title
Gary Antuanne Russell: 140 lbs
Andy Hiraoka: 139.5 lbs
Andy Hiraoka
On dealing with jet lag…
“I don’t have jet lag. I’ve been waiting for this fight. I understand Gary is a great fighter, but I can’t wait to fight him.”
Gary Antuanne Russell
On sizing up Andy Hiraoka for the first time…
“He better bring his A game. We share the same battlefield, and I see honor in that. But he better come correct.”
Frank Martin vs. Nahir Albright – Super Lightweight
Frank Martin: 140.5 lbs
Nahir Albright: 142 lbs
Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Sena Agbeko – Super Middleweight
Bektemir Melikuziev: 167.5 lbs
Sena Agbeko: 168 lbs
Mohammed Alakel vs. David Calabro – Super Lightweight
David Calabro: 128 lbs
Mohammed Alakel: 131.5 lbs
Joshua Edwards vs. Brandon Colantonio – Super Heavyweight
Joshua Edwards: 236.5 lbs
Brandon Colantonio: 236 lbs
Luis Arias vs. Amari Jones – Super Middleweight
Luis Arias: 162.5 lbs
Amari Jones: 163 lbs