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CASAMAYOR-MARQUEZ FINAL LAS VEGAS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES PhilBoxing.com Thu, 11 Sep 2008  MARK TAFFET - Senior Vice President of HBOPPV & HBO Sports "Then there is a great co-main bout that features two promoters and that matchup might be as interesting as the bout itself. . . Mora vs. Forrest II and finally, we are also presenting a rising star for Golden Boy in Victor Ortiz." KEITH KIZER - Executive Director of Nevada State Athletic Commission "It can't get any better than this great fight. We have great promoters, great fights and a great venue." IGNACIO "NACHO" BERISTAIN, Marquez' trainer "The only thing I can tell you about Saturday night is it's going to be a dark night." "Joel is the best 135 pounder out there but I know Juan Manuel and how well he trained for this fight. I know it will be a great night for us and we'll get the victory." JAIME QUINTANA, Co-Promoter for Marquez of Romanza Boxing "You have seen throughout Juan Manuel's career that he has always risen to any challenge put in front of him. On Saturday night, he will rise to the occasion again and get a third belt in another division." OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions "Juan Manuel is a top 10 fighter in the world and has proved himself in epic battles against some of the sports greatest fighters." "Juan Manuel is a quality fighter who comes from a tradition of great fighters. He is now the most popular fighter in Mexico. He has shown why all Mexican fans love him because of his heart and determination." JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ - Three-Time World Champion "I've prepared myself very well for this fight." "I will put my whole Mexican heart in the ring. I will use my boxing knowledge and fifteen years of experience in the ring on Saturday night." "This fight is for my Mexican people." ROGER BLOODWORTH - Casamayor's Trainer "I'm really excited to have these two great fighters in the ring together on Saturday night. You don't want to miss this show on Saturday! LUIS DECUBAS JR. - Casamayor's Co-Manager "Joel is prepared for war." "This is a great fight for all boxing fans. This is not just for the Mexicans, but the entire boxing community." OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions "Joel spent many years in the amateurs and then won a gold medal in 1992, which is the highest honor you can achieve in the amateurs, and now Joel is considered one of the best lightweight fighters in the world." JOEL CASAMAYOR, Two-Time World Champion "I want to thank Juan Manuel Marquez for taking this fight because not everyone is willing to fight me. I'm ready for this fight on Saturday." # # # Casamayor vs. Marquez, "The Challenge" will be a 12-round bout for the Ring Magazine World Lightweight title. Mora-Forrest II will be the co-feature 12-round bout for the WBC World Super Welterweight title. Casamayor vs. Marquez is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Romanza Boxing and Mora-Forrest II is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Tournament of Contenders, Gary Shaw Productions and Fight Knight, LLC. The world title doubleheader is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Cazadores Tequila, Affliction Clothing and Southwest Airlines andwill take place on September 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The Casamayor vs. Marquez and Mora vs. Forrest II pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $44.95, will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to 71 million pay-per-view homes. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Casamayor vs. Marquez fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com. Top photo: Ring Magazine World Lightweight Champion Joel Casamayor (left), Ten-Time World Champion Oscar De La Hoya (center) and Former Three-Time World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez (right) pose for the media on September 10, 2008 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada at a press conference for Casamayor and Marquez? Saturday, September 13, 2008 fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena which will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View.  |
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