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Stephen Fulton Jr. & Ra’eese Aleem
Las Vegas Media Roundtable Quotes
Undefeated WBO 122-pound world champion Stephen Fulton Jr.
and unbeaten top contender Ra’eese Aleem previewed their
respective showdowns during a Las Vegas media roundtable on
Saturday, before they enter the ring in separate attractions
live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, November 27 in a Premier
Boxing Champions event from Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las
Vegas.
Fulton will square off against WBC Super Bantamweight World
Champion Brandon Figueroa in the main event, while Aleem
battles Mexico’s Eduardo Báez in the co-main event of the
telecast, which begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Here is what Fulton and Aleem, who are both training in Las
Vegas for Saturday’s matchups, had to say at the media
roundtable this past weekend:
STEPHEN FULTON JR.
“When I fought out in Nevada during the amateurs, I knew I
would be back here fighting in Las Vegas one day as a pro.
This has a totally different feel to it but I’m just focused
on getting the job done and winning.
“I feel like this is what I’m supposed to be doing right
now. I’m here for a reason. I’m not going to let the bright
lights get to me. I was made for this and I take that
mindset into the ring.
“Once I turned pro, I was on the path to becoming world
champion. I’ve won a world title in the division I turned
pro in, and now I’m unifying in my first fight as champion.
I want to keep pushing forward and become undisputed at this
weight class.
“My ability to adjust and outthink Figueroa is going to be
the difference. That’s not to mention my speed and
underrated power. I know Figueroa is going to throw a lot of
punches, but I’m going to make him miss and capitalize on
his mistakes.
“Everyone has a different path and for me that’s been taking
dangerous fights against undefeated opponents. That’s made
me a better fighter. Maybe I shouldn’t have taken some of
those fights, but now I’ve got this resume that can stack up
against anybody.”
RA’EESE ALEEM
“I’m extremely excited to be back doing what I love to do
and to be fighting on a big SHOWTIME card. I’ve been getting
great sparring out here in Las Vegas and I’m absolutely
ready for Saturday.
“I’ve been working on really taking my time in the ring.
Even if I’m being aggressive, I’m still taking my time while
doing that. If I had taken my time against Vic Pasillas in
my last fight, I would have stopped him in the sixth round.
I was pushing the pace when I didn’t have to.
“I would love to fight Stephen Fulton. I believe that I’m
the best in the division and some people think that he’s the
best. If he wins this fight and I win Saturday, that’s the
fight I want next. I’m ready to make it happen.
“I just have to keep winning and make big statements in
every fight. I’m going to keep earning more recognition. I’m
just starting to show people who I really am and I can’t let
up.”
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