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Jose Benavidez Jr. Seattle Media Workout Quotes
Exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr. showed off his skills
during a media workout at his family’s gym in Seattle on
Thursday, as he nears his super welterweight showdown
against two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia
headlining action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, July 30 from
Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a Premier Boxing Champions
event.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader begins at 9
p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features Polish star and Brooklyn’s
all-action Adam Kownacki taking on Turkish Olympian Ali Eren
Demirezen in the co-main event, plus unbeaten rising star
Gary Antuanne Russell dueling former two-division champion
Rances Barthelemy in the telecast opener.
Benavidez was joined on Thursday by his brother, two-time
super middleweight world champion David Benavidez and his
father and trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. at the media workout.
Here is what the family had to say Thursday:
JOSE BENAVIDEZ JR.
“I feel great. I’m stronger than ever and I’m ready to pull
off this upset. There are some people who are doubting me,
but I know that I’m going to be the guy that gets the win
that night.
“I can box and I can bang. I know that I can do it all in
the ring. Everyone is going to see a really strong
performance from me on fight night.
“Danny Garcia is a great fighter. I know his dad said some
stuff about me, but I don’t let any of that get to me. I got
nothing but respect for Danny. I’m going to let my hands do
the talking.
“My preparation right now has been great. I’m extremely
motivated. David is here along with my dad, and he’s been
able to show me things from outside of the ring that I don’t
see.
“Make sure you come out or tune in on July 30. This is going
to be a war and I’m going to put on a show.
“It feels great for David to have my back. Having him by my
side really motivates me and gives me that extra step that I
need.”
DAVID BENAVIDEZ, Benavidez’s Brother and Two-Time 168-Pound
World Champion
“My brother is a warrior and he’s a great fighter. He’s been
a really great fighter ever since we were little kids and I
can’t wait for him to show off his skills and talent.
“My brother and I get more nervous for each other’s fights
than for our own fights. It’s going to be a great fight.
This is a big opportunity for my brother and he’s been
working really hard. A win in this fight can open the door
for a world title and other huge fights for Jose.
“We’ve always give each other a lot of support throughout
our careers. We’re older now and this is the moment that we
always wanted to be at when we were younger. We’re fighting
on the big stage and we’re really excited about where we’re
going.”
JOSE BENAVIDEZ SR., Benavidez’s Father and Trainer
“This is a tough fight. Danny Garcia is a two-division
champion going up to 154 pounds and he’s a dangerous
fighter. He’s accomplished a lot, but we’re training hard
and doing everything that needs to be done to get the win.
At the end of the day, Jose can’t just win the fight, he has
to look spectacular so that he can get even bigger fights.
“Training camp is always super hard. Every camp is a
challenge. Fighters go through a lot of little things until
we get to the day of the fight. Everything has been great
with Jose and he’s had no injuries. We’re just waiting to
step inside of the ring.
“There’s been so many times in this sport where I’ve wanted
to quit, but I didn’t because at the end of the day, I’m
never satisfied. I want more and more. I’m harder on myself
than I am on my sons. I have to remind myself to relax
sometimes.”
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