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Gilberto Ramirez, Armando Resendiz, Jaime Munguia & Oscar
Duarte Media Workout Quotes
Unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto
“Zurdo” Ramirez held a media workout in Los Angeles on
Thursday ahead of his Cinco de Mayo Weekend showdown against
undefeated two-division world champion David “El Monstro”
Benavidez headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on
Prime Video on Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile Arena in Las
Vegas.
The workout also included WBA Super Middleweight World
Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz and all-action former world
champion Jaime Munguía, who square off in the explosive
co-main event.
Also participating in the media workout was top contender
Oscar Duarte, who takes on hard-hitting brawler Angel Fierro
in a 10-round super lightweight attraction on the
pay-per-view.
The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Sampson
Boxing in association with TGB Promotions. Reséndiz vs.
Munguia is promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and
Zanfer Boxing Promotions. Duarte vs. Fierro is promoted in
association with Cancun Boxing and BXSTRS.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime
Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be
able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. On top of those
options, fans will also be able to continue to access the
telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from
Brickhouse Boxing Club in Hollywood:
GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ
“I’m so excited to headline this event. I believe we have
the potential to give fans the ‘Fight of the Year’. While me
and David Benavidez have sparred close to 200 rounds
together over our careers, being in the ring for real is so
much different. This will not just be a regular fight; this
is going to be a war.
“Benavidez is bringing his aggression and forward style; I
am bringing my movement. I think our styles will make for a
great fight.
“Headlining Cinco de Mayo adds a lot of motivation for me.
This date is for the legends of the sport. I’m ready to show
everything I can do.
“The sparring with Benavidez happened a long time ago. Now
we’re gonna jump in there with smaller gloves and no
headgear. It’s gonna be very different on May 2. Everyone is
gonna see.
“You need to make sure that you’re ready to add this much
weight to your body when you move up from 175 pounds to
cruiserweight like I did, and like he’s going to do for this
fight. You have to be confident in your body and listen to
your body.
“This card is full of can’t-miss Mexico vs. Mexico matches.”
ARMANDO RESENDIZ
“I’ve come so far since that fight against Plant and I’m
really excited to be in this position. I’ve learned that
adversity isn’t your enemy, but rather your teacher.”
“I’m staying focused in the moment, on what matters, and
that’s going out there and winning. That keeps my feet on
the ground and allows me to stay centered.”
“Being the hunted instead of the hunter is certainly a
different, but my mindset doesn’t change, I’m ready to
brawl.”
“I want the biggest fights and toughest opponents, but
that’s not my focus. All I can do is win on May 2 and
continue on to great things.”
JAIME MUNGUIA
“Experience is on my side, no doubt about it. I’ve faced the
bigger names, I know my way through 12 rounds. I have the
edge.”
“I’m going to go after the KO. I can’t predict a specific
round, but I can guarantee that the fans will witness a show
on May 2.”
“Having Eddy Reynoso in my corner is truly an honor. He
provides me with the tools I need to feel confident
throughout fight week and when I step into the ring.”
“So many things go through your head when you walk towards
the ring to fight on Cinco de Mayo. It’s not just another
day. Fighting on Cinco de Mayo is representing the Mexican
fans.”
“Canelo and I have talked about Reséndiz before, and he told
me that I have all the tools I need to come out on top.”
OSCAR DUARTE
“I feel so motivated and excited to be a part of this Cinco
de Mayo card. I know Fierro from training at Robert Garcia’s
gym, but we never had the opportunity to spar each other.
“I’m in my best shape, and I am entering the ring with a
chip on my shoulder after everything that happened with
Richardson Hitchins pulling out of our fight.
“The situation with the Hitchins fight was really tough
mentally because I was prepared to fight for the world
championship. But everything happens for a reason.
“I’m totally focused on what’s next for me, which is gonna
be a great fight on May 2. That’s what motivates me."
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