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TrillerVerz 5 Final Press Conference Quotes
The final press conference for TrillerVerz 5 was held today
in Los Angeles just two days ahead of the sensational event
emanating from the Kia Forum. The Trillerverz 5 ‘Lineage of
Greatness’ includes legendary boxing families and a
once-in-a-lifetime VERZUZ battle between Cypress Hill and
Onyx.
The two-hour FREE preview broadcast on FITE starts at 7:00
p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT with the Pay-Per-View portion
starting at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT also on FITE.
The entire event is produced by Superstar Nigel Lythgoe, the
Triller Fight Club visionary and producer of “So You Think
You Can Dance” and “American Idol” who has brought a
brilliant new look and feel of combat sports to the
forefront.
Below are quotes from the participants at the final press
conference which was moderated by Rocsi Diaz and Ray Flores
along with Hall of Fame announcer Michael Buffer.
Sergey Kovalev
“I’m ready for anybody and anywhere. My promoter said Tervel
Pulev, I’m ready always. I just want to make a great
comeback and make all my fans proud of me.”
Tervel Pulev
“Thanks very much to Triller Fight Club for making this
fight happen. I’m very excited to be facing clearly the
toughest opponent of my career in Sergey Kovalev. My
prediction is I’m going to remain undefeated.”
Kubrat Pulev
“Texas for Triad Combat was a great event and I hope that
Saturday is the same for Triller Fight Club. I’m ready for
this fight and I hope my opponent is also ready. I respect
him, he is a good fighter, he had a good fight against
Michael Hunter. But I’m different and on a higher level than
his past opponents. This fight is very difficult for him, I
have everything and he is going to find that out on Saturday
night, I’m like a very intelligent, wild animal.”
Jerry Forrest
“It’s a blessing and a pleasure to fight on this tremendous
card. This is another chance to show what I can do. I feel
like this is where I belong and everything has led up to
this. I’m always in the gym so I’m in great shape and I’m
ready. My approach for every fight never changes; I’m going
to outbox everybody.”
Fernando Vargas Sr.
“I thought Triller Fight Club was the best plan for my boys.
They love boxing. We’re excited about it and we’ve been
working hard in preparation. My boys are going to show what
their DNA is made of. They wanted to do what their father
did and I’m here to support them 100%. I wouldn’t be here if
they weren’t ready.”
Fernando Vargas Jr.
‘It’s definitely a privilege and responsibility to carry the
last name, ‘Vargas’. I’m excited as the oldest to see my
youngest brothers’ debut. Thanks very much to David and Egis
and the whole Triller team for making it possible to have
the three of us fight on the same card.”
Amado Vargas
“I can’t wait to watch my younger brother Emiliano make his
pro debut. May 14 you’ll find out what the Vargas boys are
about. We can all really fight.”
Emiliano Vargas
“The pressure can either fold you or embolden you. My two
beautiful parents support me in anything I do. This is
something, fighting on the same card, we’ve been talking
about for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday night. I’ve
had a good amateur career and I’m ready to go pro. I’m
blessed to have Triller Fight Club behind me.”
Evan Holyfield
“It’s blessing to fight on such a big card this Saturday
night and apply everything I’ve worked on in training. I’m
just taking my career one fight at a time, with each and
every performance I’m able to show more of my skills. I’m
sure Jurmain will bring the best out of me and I’ll bring
the best out of him.”
“Yes, Mike Tyson of all people gave me advice before one of
my first amateur bouts. ‘Don’t get too emotional, just stick
to your skills and what you’ve worked on in training and
you’ll be fine.’”
Jurmain McDonald
“I’m used to being the underdog and I’m comfortable in that
role. I’m hungry and I’m definitely going to take advantage
of the opportunity. I feel like it’s going to be an upset,
just like Bivol.”
David Tetreault / President, Triller Fight Club
“A lot of the inspiration comes from Ryan Kavanaugh, he
kicked off the whole Triller Fight Club experience with
Tyson vs. Jones. Once we had Sergey at the top of the card,
then I started working with the Vargas brothers and we had
the opportunity to sign them. Then after bringing aboard the
Pulev brothers, I wanted to find out what were the chances
we could add the son of Evander Holyfield and Kathy said
yes, immediately. We wanted to make this a novel or movie
and came up with ‘Lineage of Greatness."
Kathy Duva / President, Main Events
“Sergey looks so different as a cruiserweight, he looks big
and strong. I’m used to seeing him all emaciated and drawn,
it’s a totally different look for him. He is very goal
driven and believes he is going to be a cruiserweight world
champion and he’s always achieved every goal he’s made.”
Full Fight Card
Sergey Kovalev ,(34-4-1, 29 KOs) vs. Tervel Pulev, (16-0, 13
KOs) cruiserweights, ten rounds
Kubrat Pulev, (28-2, 14 KOs) vs. Jerry Forrest, (26-4-2, 20
KOs) heavyweights, ten rounds
Evan Holyfield, (9-0, 6 KOs) vs. Jurmain McDonald, (6-5, 2
KOs), welterweights, six rounds
Fernando Vargas Jr. (5-0, 5 KOs), vs. Terrance Jarmon, (3-0,
1 KO), super welterweights, six rounds
Amado Vargas, (3-0, 2 KO’s) vs. Anel Dudo, (1-3, 1 KO),
featherweights, four rounds
Emiliano Vargas, (Pro Debut) vs. Mark Salgado, (1-1, 1 KO)
lightweights, four rounds
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