Xander Zayas vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis – WBO and WBA world junior middleweight titles
Xander Zayas: 153.8 lbs
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis: 153 lbs
Xander Zayas
On how he’s feeling ahead of the biggest fight of his career…
“I feel amazing. I’m happy, I’m good, having fun…that’s all that matters.”
On what oddsmakers are underestimating about him…
“I will show tomorrow night why the 23-year-old inside me is a unified champion. There’s a reason for this – I have two belts and I earned them. I’ll keep them tomorrow night.”
On what show he’s going to put on for the fans…
“I’m going to put on the best show of my life. I’ll show what I’ve been working on, it’s a new version of me, and something people haven’t seen yet. I’m excited.”
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis
On how he’s feeling 24 hours out…
“It’s that time. I feel great and we’re going to put on a beautiful show.”
On the key to knocking off Xander Zayas…
“Listen to my team. The knockout will come. Be patient. Take my time, have fun, and be smart.”
On what Xander Zayas has coming for him…
Whatever he thinks – I have so many different styles. He doesn’t know how I’m going to come, or what Boots to even prepare for. We’ll see Saturday night.”
On the Puerto Rican presence in Brooklyn…
“It doesn’t matter to me. There could be 90% [Puerto Rican fans] in the arena, but at the end of the night they’ll be rooting for me.”
Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills – WBC USA Silver, WBO Latino & NABF Jr. super lightweight titles
Emiliano Vargas: 138.6 lbs
Bryce Mills: 139 lbs
Emiliano Vargas
On how he thinks the fight will play out…
“I’m excited. This will show the world that I’m ready for my world title. At the end of the day Bryce is in the way and I’m going to stop him.”
On what he sees when he looks at Bryce Mills…
“Come at me and get your a** kicked. He’s going to make all the mistakes and I can’t wait to shine.”
Bryce Mills
On what he has to do to beat Emiliano Vargas…
“Our work is already done. The fight is won in training camp. Tomorrow we go out and it’ll be a celebration – get that big W and have some fun.”
On what the difference for him is coming off these last 16 wins…
“Mindset. Patience. A whole lot of development. I have the best team around me and my coaches have made me into the fighter I am today.”
On how he sees the fight playing out…
“I’ll have my way from the start and when I get in there it’s my fight.”
Ben Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera – WBC Silver lightweight title
Ben Whittaker: 174.4 lbs
Richard Rivera: 173.8 lbs
Ben Whittaker
On how he’s feeling fighting for the first time in the U.S…
“I feel good. He calls himself Popeye, but he’s more like an olive oil man. Everyone will see why I’m so special tomorrow night.”
On if he sees this fight ending in a knockout…
“I just feel like I’m better in every department. Whatever he wants to do I can do better. Tomorrow he’ll see why I’m most talked about.”
Richard Rivera
On how he’s feeling going into Saturday night…
“I feel like I’ve already won. I’m living my dream…I’m blessed and overwhelmed with joy.”
On what he has to do to win this fight…
“What I’m going to do is what I’m going to do.”
Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cendeno – IBF North American, WBC USA and WBO NABO middleweight titles
Jahi Tucker: 159.8 lbs
Euri Cendeno: 158.8 lbs
Jahi Tucker
On how he feels going into the fight…
“I feel amazing. I’m excited and I can’t wait for tomorrow. I’m going to destroy him. He’s talking about all that murder stuff, but he’s never seen a murder in his life. So, we’re going to show him one.”
On what he’s going to show tomorrow night…
“I can show you better than I can tell you. I’m the one, and it’s time to show that.”
Euri Cendeno
On how he feels right now…
“I feel great. I feel strong. I’m ready to put on a show for my Dominicans and my Mexican fans, for everyone out there. I’m happy about tomorrow night.”
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