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Deontay Wilder vs. Artur
Szpilka
Teleconference Quotes
Heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber”
Wilder and bruising Polish challenger Artur Szpilka took
time out of their intense training schedules to exchange
some words on a media conference call Wednesday before they
meet in the ring on Saturday, January 16 at Barclays Center
in Brooklyn, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT).
Wilder and Szpilka will meet in the first heavyweight title
matchup in Brooklyn in 115 years as the American heavyweight
champ looks to defend his belt for the third time.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday:
DEONTAY WILDER
“I’m always in shape. I’m always in the ring because I’m in
love with this sport.
“There’s so much rich history in Brooklyn. Barclays Center
still needs a face. Why not me? I have friends and family in
New York. That’s the mission that I’m on.
“Don’t get too overwhelmed by the opportunity, Szpilka. You
still have to do something with it.
“Once I knock Szpilka out, I want all the Polish fans to
come on the “Bronze Bomber” train as I bring the heavyweight
division back to the top.
“I’m the guy who has everything it takes to be heavyweight
champion of the world. It’s not just about being great
inside the ring, it’s about being able to do great things
outside of the ring. Not everyone has that. I love to be out
there with the people.
“I don’t care who it is. It doesn’t matter who is in the
ring with me. I love a fighter who’s not scared because it
gives me the motive to knock him out. I don’t play around
because I mean business.
“I’m looking for a grand show. It’s going to be a great
performance to kick off 2016. This is going to be a huge
year for me. I’m knocking Szpilka out and I’m sending a
message to everyone who stands in my way.”
ARTUR SZPILKA
“I hope that you hear loud and clear, I can win this fight.
My mind is ready, my body is ready. You’re done January 16.
“I have everything that a good boxer needs. I’m very
confident and I know that this is my time. I have respect
for him, but he’s never fought somebody like me. Everybody
he fought but Bermane Stiverne was a bum.
“Only three people have actually tried to fight him.
Everybody else had already lost before they got into the
ring.
“I wanted this fight. This is my time. The heavyweight
titles are wide open. There’s new blood for boxing.
“There is a big difference between me now and two years ago.
I trust in my corner. You will all see a new Artur Szpilka
on January 16.”
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