Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America and it's where the Saint Lawrence River narrows that boxing's best from around the world will converge on Saturday night with World titles and national bragging rights at stake.

At a brunch time press conference on Wednesday IBF Champion Lucian Bute(24-0,19 KO's) and his challenger Librado Andrade (28-2,21 KO's) met face to face for the first time since their summertime press tour to talk about their rematch.

The Romanian Champion who now calls Montreal his home is looking to prove his unanimous decision over Andrade was not a mistake.

The Mexico born Andrade who now hails from La Habra California wants to show his knockdown of Bute in the 12th round was no fluke and this time he aims to put him down for good.

Though the fighters were tame in their moments in front of the media their trainers were a little sharper with their tongues.

Howard Grant who trains Andrade likened Bute to a Mercedes Benz that had been in violent collision and though repaired would never be the same.

In rebuttal Bute trainer Stephane Larouche said that he would rather be a repaired vehicle than one that has a second rate driver.

You can expect the verbal barbs to increase as the time to the fight draws near.

In the semi main event East London, South Africa's Ali Funeka (30-2-2,25 KO's) will be taking on Joan Guzman (29-0,17 KO's) who calls the Domincan Republic his home. The fighters will be fighting for the vacant IBF 135 pound crown.

Guzman has a tall order in front of him literally as the over 6 foot Funeka will prove a tough test. Don't expect the undefeated Guzman to back down from the challenge. This one also has the makings of a war.

The teams from the 4 corners of the World came together in Canada this week and although today's press conference was subdued you can expect Saturday night to be anything but lacking in intensity as 2 World title belts will be on the line and up for grabs.

The Golden Boy and Interbox card is already a sellout so the house will be packed for an exciting night on Saturday. The HBO televised card is a sure fire winner and is must see TV for boxing fans around the globe.

Stay tuned for video of today's press conference.

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