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Peter has No Fear, Guerrero Ready for Aiken
TUE August 29 - Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter (26-1, 22 KOs) and Robert “The Ghost’’ Guerrero (18-1-1, 11 KOs) participated in an open media workout Monday at the Los Angeles Boxing Academy as they continued to prepare for their big fights Saturday at STAPLES Center on SHOWTIME.
Peter faces James “Lights Out’’ Toney (69-4-3, 1 ND, 43 KOs), in a 12-round WBC heavyweight elimination bout while Guerrero challenges IBF featherweight champion Eric “Mighty Mouse” Aiken (16-4, 12 KOs). Tickets, priced at $300, $150, $75 and $50, are available at all TicketMaster locations and at STAPLES Center's Box Office.
SAMUEL PETER “This is the biggest, most important fight of my life. I will destroy Toney.
“I have no fear and am ready for anything he has to offer and that includes his tricks, style and maneuvers. He is going to see things from me that the world has never seen before.
“I have never been primed for a fight like I am for this one. I have had excellent sparring with top-notch guys.
“Toney knows he made a silly mistake by agreeing to fight me. I am going to hit him everywhere.
“Toney has nothing. Whatever power he had went away 20 years ago.
“I promise you I will win by knockout’’
ROBERT GUERRERO
“I feel like I normally would a few days before any fight, but this is not just “any” fight. This is the biggest fight ever for me.
“I have worked very hard. I know Eric Aiken is a great, tough fighter who is really coming into his own. But I am in great shape.
“I am so ready to fight. I wish the fight was now. Waiting is the hardest part, especially the last couple days when time goes so slow.’’
Tyson Begins Training Camp for Exhibitions
TUE August 29 - A boxing ring will be set up on the mezzanine level at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood Resort for 'Iron' Mike Tyson to start training camp tomorrow, August 30th, from 11AM to 1PM for press and public viewing.
Tyson will be joined with world champion trainer Jeff Fennech preparing for upcoming exhibition matches every day except Sunday for the next four weeks at the same location....More to follow.
Guzman Stronger, Hungrier at 130
TUE August 29 - Promoted by Sycuan Ringside Promotions, undefeated former world champion Joan Guzman (25-0, 17 KOs), of the Dominican Republic, challenges current WBO 130-pound champion Jorge Barrios Sept. 16 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
The following are quotes from Guzman from Tuesday’s national conference call:
“I feel very comfortable at 130. There comes a point in every boxer’s career where it’s difficult to get down to weight. I feel much stronger at 130.”
“I feel strong at 130 and I believe I can bring my power with me. Keep in mind that the opponents I’m fighting are better now, so it won’t be as easy to get a knock out.”
“It was my decision to move to 130. I tried to stay at 126 and fight Scott Harrison, but ultimately, there were bigger names at 130, so I wanted to fight there.”
“I felt good against Javier Jauregui, but Jauregui was difficult and I know that the fights from here on out will be more difficult than that fight. Obviously Barrios is better than Jauregui. But I’m hungrier; I’ve been preparing for two months in Las Vegas and feel great for this fight. There’s a chance Barrios is burned out at 130 pounds since he’s been there for so long. He better be in good shape because I’m coming to bring it.”
Roach to Morales: Eat Your Heart Out!
TUE August 29 - "On November 18, Manny Pacquiao will have Erik Morales
eating his heart out. And by the looks of Erik
at the recent press conference, that seems to be the ONLY thing Erik HASN'T eaten!" - Freddie Roach, Trainer for Manny Pacquiao
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Wynn Las Vegas, Pacquiao-Morales III will be a 12-round super featherweight bout, taking place Saturday, November 18, from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, and broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
Remaining tickets, priced at $500, $300, $200, $100 and $50, can be purchased at the Thomas & Mack box office, online at www.unlvtickets.com or by calling (702) 739-FANS.
Read more on this mega bout, here at Manila Bulletin Online.
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