Pacquiao-Bradley III #NoTrump undercard press conference
WBO super middleweight world champion Arthur Abraham, undefeated contenders Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, Óscar Valdez and Jose Ramírez, former world champion Evgeny Gradovich and rugged veteran Manny Perez hosted their final press conference on Thursday for Saturday’s Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley pay-per-view undercard as well as Floyd Mayweather Sr. trained fighter, Devin Haney, who will fight on the card, but not on the pay-per-view.
Arthur Abraham
“I’m very happy to be boxing in America. I want to be the first German boxer to win in Las Vegas. I’ve trained very hard and I’ve given a lot to make sure that I win Saturday.”
“I’m very happy to be boxing in America. I’ve given a lot in training to make sure I’ll win. I will be victorious.”
Gilberto Ramirez
” This is my dream. I’m living my dream because when I started in my professional career, I dreamt all the time of this moment, a fight with the champion for the belt. This is the moment. It’s my chance and I want to take it.”
“I’ve dreamed of winning this belt for my family. Now is my moment, my time. I can’t wait to walk to the ring on Saturday with my country’s flag.”
Oscar Valdez
“I think you win fights in the gym. We’ve done good things in the gym. We’ve worked a lot of strategies and we’re planning to show it April 9. We all know Gradovich is a tough, tough fighter, so I’ve gotta step it up. My dream is to become a world champion and Gradovich is in the way right now.”
Evgeny Gradovich
“Very big event, great to be part of it and I will do my best.”
“This is one of the greatest events in my career.”
Jose Ramirez
“I have a tough opponent, Manny Perez, who’s a very experienced fighter. I’m sure he’s worked very hard to be ready for me and I expect the best from Manny Perez. I’m excited and I can’t wait.”
“I’m very excited and motivated to showcase my talent, and demonstrate who I am as a fighter.”
Manny Perez
“Camp was fantastic. I’ve been thinking about nothing but Jose Ramirez for 12 weeks.”
Devin Haney
“This right here is a dream come true for me, as a 17-year-old. I should be in school right now.”
Floyd Mayweather Sr., Devin Haney’s trainer
“Devin Haney is an extraordinary fighter, with speed and knowledge.”
“You’re gonna see another Floyd in the making”