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Viktor Postol Media Workout
Photos: Gene Belvins - HoganPhotos/Golden Boy
In preparation for his October 3 battle with Lucas "La
Máquina" Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) for the vacant WBC
World Super Lightweight Championship, Viktor "The
Iceman" Postol (27-0, 11 KOs) hosted a Los Angeles media
workout at Wild Card Gym with his trainer Freddie Roach
on Monday, Sept. 21. Co-main event fighter Antonio
"Relentless" Orozco (22-0-0, 15 KOs); and fighters
features on the non-televised undercard: Mercito "No
Mercy" Gesta (28-1-2, 16 KOs), Julian "El Camarón"
Ramirez (14-0, 8 KOs), and Nick Arce (4-0, 4 KOs) also
participated in the Los Angeles media workout at Wild
Card Gym.
In the co-main event on Oct. 3, former three-division
world champion Humberto "La Zorrita" Soto (65-8-2, 35
KOs) of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico will take on
undefeated contender Antonio "Relentless" Orozco of San
Diego, Calif. in a career defining 10-round super
lightweight showdown.
Also on Oct. 3, undercard fighter and East Los Angeles
legacy Julian "El Camarón" Ramirez will look to keep his
undefeated record intact when he faces Mexican contender
Hugo "Olímpico" Partida (20-5-2, 15 KOs) in a 10-round
featherweight bout, and Los Angeles local sensation Nick
Arce is scheduled to fight in a six-round featherweight
bout. In addition, former world title contender Mercito
Gesta will face three-time world title challenger Martin
"El Brochas" Honorio (32-9-1, 16 KOs) of Mexico City,
Mexico, in a classic Philippines vs. Mexico 10-round
lightweight bout.
Here is what the fighters had to say at the Los Angeles
media workout about their upcoming fights on Oct. 3:
VIKTOR "THE ICEMAN" POSTOL, Number One Contender for the
Vacant WBC Super Lightweight Title and Former WBC
International Super Lightweight Champion:
"I am about to face the strongest, most heavy handed
fighter I have ever met in the ring. That is the reason
I am at the Wild Card Gym with Freddie Roach. This is my
third fight with Freddie. When I first walked into the
Wild Card, I was struck by the smallness of it all-then
I walked around and saw the pictures of fighters and
champions. These are the fighters Freddie turned into
champions. I saw the blood and sweat on the two rings. I
now know the history of the greatest place in the world
to train.
"Freddie never changed by style of fighting. Instead he
made small important changes-a movement here and there,
tweaking things. He and I are together when we go into
the ring Oct. 3. We are prepared to fight. We will win."
FREDDIE ROACH, International Boxing Hall of Fame
Trainer, Seven-Time Trainer of the Year Award Winner and
Trainer of Viktor Postol:
"Postol doesn't know it yet but he's my new favorite
fighter. He works very hard in the gym, does everything
we ask and he can bring it. We can win this fight. It is
a tough fight but I know we can win, and Postol knows we
will win."
ANTONIO "RELENTLESS" OROZCO, Undefeated Super
Lightweight Contender:
"It's a blessing to be fighting on this card on Oct. 3.
I've worked hard my entire career and I think this is
the stage that we've been looking for, to be in the
undercard of such a big event with Matthysse vs. Postol.
"Fighting Humberto Soto means doors could open for me
with my career, and this is what my team and I have
worked for.
"Our priority is to win, whatever I have to do to win,
whatever the fight calls for, we're willing to step up
and get a win that night. I'm grateful for this
opportunity; it's been a long time coming. I hope to be
victorious on Oct. 3."
MERCITO "NO MERCY" GESTA, Former World Title Contender:
"This is a big opportunity to showcase my skills, my
abilities at a big event because it will open up more
opportunities for me. Of course, I have to do well in
the ring that night. I'm excited and happy to be on the
undercard for two of the biggest names in boxing.
"My strategy is to focus on staying on our technique for
my opponent. Every opponent is different. I have changed
my training focus accordingly since you need to adapt to
their style. I need to focus and really follow what my
team and me have been working on. Thank you to the
boxing fans, particularly the Filipino fans, thanks for
supporting me. I promise you an exciting fight for Oct.
3."
JULIAN "El Camarón" RAMIREZ, Top Featherweight Prospect:
"I'm a big fan of Matthysse so I am excited to fight on
this undercard on Oct. 3. I know my opponent is a
brawler so I've been working a lot on my boxing and if I
have to brawl, then that's what I'll do.
"I'm ready to give the fans an exciting fight. I love
the fans and they like to see brawls so I'm going to go
in there and try to take the guy's head off."
NICK ARCE, Top Featherweight Prospect:
"I feel awesome to be on this great undercard of
Matthysse vs. Postol. It's a big venue and it comes with
a lot of pressure. At the same time, I don't let that
pressure get to me. I don't let it bug me. I just stay
focused on the game plan and listen to my corner and do
what I do best.
"My game plan is to be smart in the ring and to focus-to
be aware of everything my opponent throws and what I can
come back with. I'm going to be open-minded and don't be
afraid to do work in the ring."
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