Junior welterweight prospect Pier Olivier Cote takes a step up in competition this Saturday night in Quebec City, live on Showtime, when he faces former hot prospect Jorge Luis Teron, who is trying himself to score a noticeable win on a big show. Cote (17-0, 11 KO) has flashed some superb talent and determination thus far in his career, but the tall, rangy Teron (25-2-1, 17 KO) is no joke opponent. Here are a couple of quick quotes from both fighters about their Saturday bout.
PIER-OLIVIER COTE
"This is the most significant fight of my career and I'm ready for everything Teron brings.
"I know this is a major step up for me but I will not disappoint my fans. Thank you to InterBox and (promoter) Jean Bedard for making this fight possible for me. And a big thank you to SHOWTIME for broadcasting this fight. I will not let the network down."
JORGE LUIS TERON
"It's going to be a great fight. I've been training for the past six months because of my fight that fell out with (Joel) Casamayor so I'm ready.
"It's going to be an action-packed fight. I think one difference between Côté's past opponents and me is that I'm coming in to win. You'll see on Saturday night."