Philippines, 27 Jun 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


QUOTES FROM ARCO ARENA, WORLD CUP PRESS CONFERENCE


PhilBoxing.com




SACRAMENTO -- A final press conference for the World Cup was held 1PM today at the Arco Arena here, with no less than the legendary Oscar De la Hoya doing the hosting chores for the event. Here's what Oscar and the fighters have to say at today's press conference.

OSCAR DE LA HOYA: We have a great pleasure to announce the captain for Team Philippines, Manny Pacquiao who will come in i believe will be tomorrow who will be here with his team and who is training right now for his next fight against Marco Antonio Barrera on October 6 and it gives me a great pleasure to introduce to you the captain for the Mexican team who did us the honor of coming down and taking a little break from his training, he'll be fighting Rocky Juarez in Las Vegas come September 15, and that is the great Juan Manuel Marquez.

JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ: Thank you everybody, well, its an honor for me to be here, and i feel very happy and i want to say thank you Golden Boy Promotions for inviting me to this tournament of the Mexicans and Philippines and i feel very happy, and i want to say Good Luck to everybody. Thank you...

OSCAR DE LA HOYA: We're opening up the night with a local attraction featuring Brandon Gonzalez from Sacramento against Angel Polanco against Rio Grande, Texas. That will open up the show. Now i will introduce to you the participants of the event.

(Translating for the Philippine team was ALA Gym president Michael Aldeguer, while translating for the Mexican fans was Jaime Quintana of Romanza Gym)

DANIEL PONCE DE LEON: First let me thank the press for being here, my trainers Joe Hernandez and Ramon Morales. I am very well-prepared and proud to defend the title. It's an honor to fight for the Mexican team. We know the Philippines are very tough fighters. And we are ready.

REY 'BOOM BOOM' BAUTISTA: Good afternoon to all the press in Arco Arena. I would like to give thanks to Golden Boy Promotions for giving me a chance to fight in this championship fight. This is my dream, this is what i want. I will try my best because i know this fight is very tough. This is a war. The Filipino is one of the best in the world!


Oscar de la Hoya presides over the press conference.


The Boxing World Cup, Arco Arena press conference.


The Philippine and Mexican Teams pose to the photographers after the presscon.


Gerry Penalosa.

Top photo: Rey Bautista (R) and Daniel Ponce de Leon pose with the boxing world cup.


Oscar de la Hoya responds to questions by Philippine journalists, from left, Salven Lagumbay, Recah Trinidad and Homer Sayson.

All photos by Dong Secuya.

FREDDIE ROACH: It's an honor to coach the Philippine team, these guys work very hard, we know we're in tough fights. I couldn't do this alone, my help are all here, the Philippine coaches over there, take a bow. We're gonna take the World Cup to the Philippines.

JHONNY GONZALEZ: First of all i would like to say that i am very happy to take part in this second part of the tournament. The first time we fought against Thailand, and now its the Philippines. Its gonna be a war this Saturday, and im sure the Mexican team will be the winner. Thank you to Oscar De la Hoya and Golden Boy for making us part of the tournament. Viva Mexico!!

GERRY PENALOSA: Thank you Golden Boy Promotions, it is a great honor for me to be in the card by Saturday, and thank you to Jhonny Gonzalez for defending his title against me, we came here ready to fight, and its going to be a good fight, and its our pleasure to be here. Thank you.

ERIC ORTIZ: I feel very happy, it's an honor to fight for Mexico, this is such a great tournament Philippines versus Mexico. I know we all want to die for a victory inside the ring. We are going to perform a great, great fight Saturday, and im just happy to be here, and thank you Oscar De la Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions for making me fight in this tournament.

Z GORRES: Good afternoon to all the press, and to Oscar De la Hoya good afternoon. Thank you to Golden Boy Promotions for giving Filipinos the chance to fight, and i know its gonna be a tough fight for us because we know we are all ready, it's gonna be hard, and we will give hard fight to the Mexican team, and you better watch this fight.

DIOSDADO GABI: Good afternoon to everyone, you know, im very happy to fight next week, aw this week, im sorry guys because im nervous. Once again, thank you very much.

JOSE ANGEL BERANZA: I am very happy to be fighting in this Mexico versus Philippines. I come prepared. Hope to see you all there.

MICHAEL DOMINGO: Magandang hapon sa lahat na narito, at sa Golden Boy Promotions, sa ngayon proud na proud ako dahil nakasali ako sa laban na ito sa World Cup. Hindi ko inaasahan ito, at gagawin ko lahat para manalo sa laban, manalo ang Team Philippines, at saka sigurado akong mananalo kami dahil maganda talaga ang training.

MIGUEL ROMAN: I would like to thank Golden Boy Promotions. I am very happy to be part of this tournament, and i come prepared for this coming Saturday. Thank you.

AJ BANAL: Good afternoon everyone, and i want to say to Golden Boy thank you very much for giving me a fight, and mga Filipino suportahi baya mi ninyo ha. Daghang salamat.

JORGE CARDENAS: It's an honor to be part of this Mexican team, i come well prepared for this fight, i just hope to win Saturday and thank you for this opportunity.

OSCAR DE LA HOYA: May the best country win, may the best boxers win.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Would OKC Still Win the West If Dallas Had Not Traded Doncic?
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 27 Jun 2025
  • Asenso Ozamis Open chess tournament on July 12 and 13
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 27 Jun 2025
  • MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS’ JAKE PAUL VS. JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR. PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 27 Jun 2025
  • Guro Dan Inosanto: Guardian of the Filipino Fighting Spirit
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Fri, 27 Jun 2025
  • Weigh-In Results: Christian Mbilili vs. Maciej Sulecki
    , Fri, 27 Jun 2025
  • Unbeaten Philippines Top Prospect Criztian Pitt Laurente Signs with Sanman Boxing
    , Fri, 27 Jun 2025
  • SALITA PROMOTIONS SIGNS PROMISING AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT SARDIUS SIMMONS
    , Fri, 27 Jun 2025
  • Madoka Wada Halts Chay Rivas in Tokyo, Retains OPBF Belt
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025
  • Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Grand Prix a Grand Concept
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025
  • PHOTOS: Pacquiao Showcases Vintage Form During Media Day Workout at Wildcard Gym
    By Dong Secuya, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025
  • Press Conference Notes: Christian Mbilli & Maciej Sulecki Collide for Interim Super Middleweight World Title FRIDAY in Quebec City
    , Thu, 26 Jun 2025
  • Rivas vs Wada: Battle for Women’s OPBF Supremacy Today in Japan
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Jun 2025
  • Mexican boxing icon Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Respects Cuban fighters & rivalry
    , Thu, 26 Jun 2025
  • Claressa Shields Partners with King Moore to Empower Detroit Youth with the “Follow Your Dreams” Program Presented by SMT Financial Partners
    , Thu, 26 Jun 2025
  • Saturday’s title defense vs. Yuniel Dorticos could be prelude to mega-fight for Gilberto Ramirez against Jake Paul or Unification showdown with Jay Opetaia or Badou Jack
    , Wed, 25 Jun 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 June 2025: Norman Flattens Sasaki; Simsri Edges Araneta; Rodriguez Outpoints Yafai
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  • FM Daluz rules 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  • Ancajas awaits call to join card
    By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  • Macado fights Dulayba in Venue 88
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  • “Showtime” Shea Willcox & Rich Allen turned in KO Performances
    , Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  • Undefeated prospect Marco Romero To be showcased on Deontay Wilder PPV card this Friday night in Wichita
    , Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  • Toro Promotions. Inc. to promote its First International pro boxing show in El Salvador on September 20th
    , Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  • Oklahoma Completes Dream Season; Whips Indiana in Game 7, 103-91 for First NBA Title in Thunder Era
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 23 Jun 2025
  • Japanese Boxer Jin Sasaki Suffers Memory Loss Following Brutal Knockout in WBO Title Fight
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 23 Jun 2025
  • Toshihiko Era Becomes WBF Asia Champion at Age 50
    By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 23 Jun 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.