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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu Media Workout Quotes
Former unified world champion and pound-for-pound great
Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and Australian superstar and
former world champion Tim Tszyu showed off their skills
during the official fight week media workout and previewed
their showdown that headlines a PBC Pay-Per-View event
available on Prime Video and DAZN this Saturday, July 25
(U.S. date and time) from Afterpay Arena in Sydney
Australia.
The media workout also included fighters competing on the
pay-per-view undercard, including Australian former title
challenger Liam Wilson, who battles two-division world
champion Stephen Fulton Jr. in a WBA Super Featherweight
Title Eliminator that serves as the co-main event.
Also working out were undefeated prospect Ahmad Reda and
Australian Olympian Paul Fleming, who meet in a 10-round
lightweight attraction and undefeated rising Australian
Olympian Callum Peters, who kicks off the pay-per-view live
at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with a 10-round middleweight clash
fellow unbeaten Ivan Actis.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime
Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be
able to continue to access the telecast through traditional
cable and satellite outlets, as well as PPV.com and DAZN.
The event is promoted by No Limit Boxing and The Rose
Brothers, Man Down Promotions and TGB Promotions.
Here is what fighters had to say Wednesday night U.S. time
from the media workout:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“I know that this is gonna be a tough, grueling fight. Tim
is gonna push me past my limits when we get in there.
“This feels similar to when I went over to England to fight
Kell Brook. The mentality doesn’t change at all. It’s me
versus him and it’s everything on the line. The hunger is
still there and I’m still here to show everyone that Errol
Spence is still here.
“I know that Tim is coming with everything. He’s a strong
fighter who’s gonna keep pressing forward. He’s gonna give
everything he has. He’s relentless. I know it’s gonna be a
hard fight.
“I’m feeling great. I needed that time off to let everything
heal. I wouldn’t have come back if I wasn’t feeling great.
“There’s no animosity at all. I’m just here to do a job come
fight night. I’m gonna do what I have to do.
“Everybody is gonna get their money’s worth. It’s gonna be a
great fight and very entertaining. You’re gonna be on the
edge of your seat.”
TIM TSZYU
“This is iconic under the harbor bridge with all my Sydney
fans. It’s a good feeling to be back on this stage. This is
our land and we’re gonna defend it.
“I just want to get in there and do my job, and that’s to
fight. I’m the underdog and I’ve been treated that way.
That’s alright. I’m here to do the job and fight night and
make Australia proud.
“It’s gonna be electric. It’s something that not every
fighter gets to experience and I’m lucky to be in this
position.
“I don’t have much to say to Errol at this point. I want my
hands to do the talking. I know he’s taken a few things
personally, but there’s nothing personal to me. I stand by
my words. I want to do damage and hurt him.
“I just want to get in there and smack him. He’s gonna come
throw a lot of punches and he seems ready. He looks strong.
“I want to see how bad he wants it. We’ll see how he reacts
to getting hit and take it from there. I have to set the
pace early.
“Everyone knows what I bring. I bring action and I bring the
fight in. I’m not here to tippy and tap. We’re here to fight
and may the best man win.”
LIAM WILSON
“I’m feeling rather sharp. We’re taking over and ready to
show what we can do on fight night.
“I hope he’s prepared well. I’m here to put on a show for
everyone. It’s a one man mission right here.
“I’m here focused on my job. I have to win against a tough
competitor. He’s been around the block, so I know this is
nothing new for him.
“I’m focused on myself. What happens on his side of the
fence is his problem. It’ll all show on fight night.
“I just know that I have the will to win. Fight fans around
the world are gonna see that. I’m gonna win this fight.”
AHMAD REDA
“I know I’m the one, and he knows it too. There’s levels to
this. He’s gonna see. He’s going to sleep.
“I’m feeling great. The energy is here. I can’t wait to
smash him on fight night.
“He’s too old, he’s too slow. He’s not and he’s got nothing
on me. Just tell me a round and I’ll get him out of there.
“This means the world to me. I’m putting on for my community
and I can’t wait to represent.”
PAUL FLEMING
“We’re getting eager to get in there and put a boxing lesson
on this boy.
“Wherever we are in Australia is my home. I’m a native man,
I’m a proud man and we’re gonna put on a show.
“I’ve got respect for him, but he’s never been in there with
someone like me. I’m one of one and everyone is gonna see on
fight night. Let’s see if he can box.”
CALLUM PETERS
“Actis looks fast. He looks relaxed and not too tensed up. I
can’t wait to see what he brings to the ring. I want those
good hard fights so that everyone knows how far I can push
myself. He looks ready to bring a war.
“The mission is the liver shot or solar plexus. That’s how
we’re looking to end it.
“I know this is gonna be a great fight card. I just want
everyone to be at their best in the ring and give everyone a
great show.”
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