Hopkins-Dawson Final Press Conference Quotes

Oscar de la Hoya

 “Dewey Bozella is a man who is going to change a lot of lives and I am truly honored to be in his presence.”

“People throw around the word great. In the history of the game there have only been a handful maybe of GREAT fighters.”

“Its an honor & everyone should feel the privilege of being in Bernard Hopkin’s  presence. Were wont to see another fighter like Hopkins.”

 

Ross Firsenbaum, Bozella’s Attorney 

“Dewey Bozella made a choice, ‘Id rather die in prison than admit to a crime I didn’t commit.”

 

“Dewey Bozella is fighting as a pro boxer, inspiring people around the world with a simple message…never give up.”

Dewey Bozella

“I want everyone to know that this wasn’t just handed to me, it’s not a charity thing. I am here to win.”

 

“You’re a champion no matter what because you dedicate your life to this sport for many years. I am proud of all of you.”

“Always believe in yourself nothings impossible. I came to LA to take the test w the commission & the 1st time I failed But I didn’t give up & I got a 2nd chance & now I am fighting on the undercard of Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson.”

 

Gary Shaw

“Bernard Hopkins, you can take home the wax figure, we’ll take home the Tecate girls!”

 

Paulie Malignaggi

“1st of all for that trophy, I know the points from my fight are going to the Golden Boy Promotions side!”

“Come Saturday night Im going to put on show. Its going to be an exciting fight.”

 

Danny Garcia

“What a tremendous camp. We worked hard & took it to the next level. I’m ready to fight the best. Kendall Holt is one of the best.”

“This is why I am in the business, to take on the best. I am ready and I will be the winner Saturday night.”

 

Kendall Holt

“Danny Garcia is saying he’s going to knock me out? Who has he knocked out? I’ve knocked out some of the best.”

“I’m going to come out and do it all, blazing speed, hard power. He has never been hit by someone with my power.”

 

Freddie Roach

“I’ve dragged Jorge Linares around the world & he’s ready for a tough opponent in Demarco.”

 

Jorge Linares

“There are only a couple days to go & I’m ready. It’s been a great camp.”

“We traveled around the world for this camp & I did a total of 30 rounds with the great Manny Pacquiao.”

 

Antonio Demarco

“I am very excited to be here & for this opportunity. I feel like I could cry right now.”

 

Winky Wright

“I came to Chad Dawson’s camp to give a few tips on what he can do against Bernard Hopkins.”

“I will give Bernard Hopkins credit for this: he has never ducked anybody and there aren’t a lot of champions you can say that about.”

 

John Scully, Dawson’s trainer

“For me the fight is all about Chad Dawson. I’ve known him since he was a kid. He’s a special fighter.”

 

Chad Dawson

“This fights it for me, it’s what I’ve wanted for years. To be fighting against a great champ like Chad Dawson is a dream”

“Saturday night I’m going to be the new champion of the world…Believe It!”

 

Naazim Richardson

“Bernard Hopkins is not only one of the greatest athletes of this era, he’s one of the best personalities as well.”

“I ask this of all of you, recognize what you are witnessing right now. Its something special.”

 

Bernard Hopkins

“If Dawson brings everything to the table & I bring everything to the table, the people who buy PPV wont be disappointed.”

“My goal is to be fighter of the year, to make history again. There aren’t any athletes 4 yrs from 50 in any sport to do it.”

“He’s got Winky. Fine. I don’t understand why u hire a guy to help u take the drivers test who failed his.”

“You all have seen me you know what I can do, pushups and all.”

“I want u to bring out the best in me. I’m challenging Chad Dawson to knock me out. I want the best Dawson.”

“This is the fight where you’re going to say we thought we had seen it all, but we didn’t.”

“I’m going to bring my part, I just hope Chad Dawson brings him. Then you have a party, then you have a fight!”

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