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Roman Gonzalez vs. Julio Cesar Martinez
Final Press Conference Quotes
Eddie Hearn
“Welcome to San Diego ahead of a huge night of boxing this
Saturday available all around the world on DAZN. Headlined
by an incredible fight in the Super-Flyweight division
between the pound-for-pound legend Chocolatito and the WBC
flyweight world champion Mexico’s Julio Cesar Martinez.”
“Of course, yesterday, we were here in San Diego for the
press conference to announced Canelo Alvarez against Dmitry
Bivol live on DAZN PPV May 7 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las
Vegas.
“I had goosebumps when I saw Chocolatito and Martinez come
up on the stage because as a fight fan, this fills me with
so much excitement. Six weeks ago, it was announced as
Estrada vs Chocolatito the trilogy, when I got text that
Juan Estrada won’t be ready for March 5.
“I started thinking about the possible replacements, maybe a
fight with Ancajas the other world champion or somebody else
in the division. Then I thought about this crazy Mexican we
represented called Julio Cesar Martinez, the WBC world
flyweight champion and I thought he wouldn’t take that
fight, would he? I texted Eddy Reynoso asking if he’s
interested and 30 second later, he said, my crazy guy is
ready.
“This is one of the most exciting, dangerous pound-for-pound
fighters in the sport against one of the absolute all-time
legends of the sport. In a sport that is so difficult to
make big fights, I want to say thank you to both men for
accepting the challenge and giving us what I believe a fight
we will never forget on Saturday night.”
Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez
“The pleasure is mine, when the Estrada fight well through,
but today we have a great opponent in Martinez. When they
offered me that fight, I accepted it with pleasure, we’re in
excellent in condition thank God for my training team and
camp. I’m hoping to God we walk away with our hand raised in
victory.
“I have an opponent that comes forward but I’m going to come
forward, it’s going to be a tremendous fight and I think the
fans are going to be really happy with the fight.
“I love all the Mexican people; I’ve had the opportunity to
fight against many Mexican people. I know Nicaraguan people
are going to come out here and support, but the most
important thing is we have God on our side. He gives me the
strength and the blessing; I hope to walk away with my hand
raised in victory.”
Julio Cesar Martinez
“It’s a big challenge, I’m very excited and motivated to be
fighting a big legend like Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez. I
want to thank him for choosing us in this big fight, like I
say with everything but fear, anywhere and against anyone.
“I want to thank the fans and people for their support. As
always I want to wish that we both come out well from the
fight God willing and to keep making history – this is just
the start.
“As always, we’re prepared for everything, decision, for it
to be a clash, a technical fight. We’re coming in here well
trained; I want to make sure the public walks away with a
good taste in their mouth.”
Mauricio Lara
“I’m very happy to be making my professional debut in the US
on this big card between Chocolatito and Martinez. I’m very
happy and as always, you’re going to get a war.
“I’ve learned a lot in recent times, I’ve made a lot of
drastic changes both in my corner and in myself. This fight
you’re going to see a different Mauricio Lara.
“After having fought in front of 22,000 fans it’s good to be
coming back home with a Mexican crowd.”
Emilio Sanchez
“I’m very excited for this fight, I believe in my skills and
that I can beat Mauricio Lara this coming Saturday.
“I’ve studied Lara very well, he has great power put it’s
nothing new to me, I’ve fought guys like him before. I
believe I can beat him.
“Me beating Mauricio Lara will put me right back in the mix,
put me in the rankings and that’s what I look forward to
doing.”
Angel Fierro
“I’m happy to be returning and I always give good fights,
I’ve demonstrated that in the past, this is not an
exception. This a big opportunity and you’re going to see
fireworks this Saturday.
“After this victory over Burgos I’m going to be asking for
those opportunities whoever may be, I’m looking for those
world titles opportunities.”
Juan Carlos Burgos
“It’s going to be a very interesting fight because it
possesses some of the ingredients that makes it interesting
between me and Angel. It’s going to be a fight between youth
and experience, you want to stay tuned to this fight and the
fans will walk away from this fight very happy.”
Souleymane Cissokho
“He’s young, hungry, he can punch so that’s good for me. I
can’t wait for Saturday night to take care of business.
“Valenzuela is a good opponent, he has a good record and a
lot of knockouts, that’s good for me to challenge for the
world title for sure. This year I want to challenge for the
world title and I have to pass this first test.”
Roberto Valenzuela
“It’s a great opportunity for me and I’m aware of that, it’s
my opportunity to shine and to make myself known, make sure
everyone knows my name after my performance this Saturday.
“It’s a great opportunity, an undefeated fighter but I train
to win, I’m going to demonstrate that it was a bad decision
to have faced me. I’m going to show him what fighters are
really made of.”
Diego Pacheco
“I’ve been around for a while, and I feel like a lot of
people forget I’m still 20 years old. I’ve made a few
changes in my camp, linked up with Jose Benavidez, Team
Benavidez, camp has been great. I’m excited to show the
world a new Diego Pacheco this Saturday.
“My first three fights as a pro were at 160 and it was kind
of tough back then, I felt like I was still growing so I
might as well go up to 168. I was already on weight two week
before coming to San Diego so Jose said you could make 160
easy and with the right camp, I feel like 160 would be a
good weight class for me. Get a title there first and move
back up to 168.”
Marc Castro
“I’m definitely ready for another big show this Saturday
with Matchroom and DAZN. I’m ready to just display my
talents here in San Diego.
“My main goal was always since the beginning to just focus
on my lane, stay in my lane. Work hard in the gym, stay
humble and I’m beating all the guys for a reason. I’m not
stopping now.
“I’m not overlooking this guy, I’m going to take care of
business in spectacular fashion, get the win and hopefully
return in Las Vegas.”
Skye Nicolson
“I’m really excited, it’s been a whirlwind, a huge journey
but I’m absolutely loving the process and I can’t wait for
Saturday night.
“The best Skye Nicholson is against quality opponents and
that’s why I wanted this fight, I wanted to fight someone
who’s coming in there to win. That’s why you’re going to see
my best performance.”
“I’m loving all of it, I think the fight’s just going to be
the cherry on top. I absolutely love the whole experience
and I’m just soaking it all up.”
Anthony Herrera
“This is my second pro fight and I’m just looking forward to
it, Saturday is the same thing I did in MSG and I’m real
excited.
“I enjoyed MSG a lot, I love New York and everything about
the pros, it’s a lot more freedom than the amateurs. I’m
just real excited because I’m now here in California, my
folk and supporters and coming to watch me, I’m going to put
on a show for them.
“I just want to take it a fight at a time, make sure I
perform right and that’s all that really matters. Everything
will take care of itself.”
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