Friday ShoBox Photos and Quotes: Kayode vs Godfrey in the Main Event
by Bad Left Hook on Jun 10, 2011 1:45 AM EDT
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LATEEF KAYODE:
"We didn't want to take a step back. We have a lot to prove after my last fight. I just wasn't feeling right. You will see a different fighter on Friday night.
"We've been sparring with a lot of southpaws. We'll be ready for whatever he throws at us. We could have taken another tune-up, but for what? To drop a guy in the second round? We get more out of sparring at Wild Card.
"I've been sparring with Chris Arreola and feel great. This is my moment to go from prospect to contender
"We're in the perfect situation. I hope Godfrey brings it because we need that kind of fight. I think he will. I didn't see any tape on (Nicholas Iannuzzi) but I have of Godfrey. I have more information on this guy than on any fight I've ever had."
MATT GODFREY:
"I fought for a world title and came up short so in order to get back to that level you have to beat someone who is one step away from that as well. So this is big for me.
"Styles are so much different in Europe. They don't appreciate boxing. Here you box around a guy for three rounds and the crowd goes crazy. Over there, they're all straight-up fighters. They don't appreciate guys just going out and boxing.
"I think Lateef's team is a little bit crazy because they think they have more than what they have. For me this is perfect. They've been on SHOWTIME a couple times, he has a great record and he has a good punch and that makes for good TV and what the fans want to see, but experience wise I'm just light years ahead. It's going to be great for me to exploit that on this network, a great network.
"They're going by the result of my last fight but I fought the best guy in the division (Marco Huck). They're thinking they will be able to duplicate what he was able to do but he's just not at that level and it's just not going to happen.
"They're thinking they are going to capitalize on that loss and that I'm bringing that last fight into this one and they're dead wrong.
"I've hit the mitts with Freddie (Roach) before but that was a long time ago. He's so busy that I don't' think he'd even remember it.
"If I win tomorrow night I might just end up in Europe again.
"I'm not insulted that (Kayode) picked me to fight. It's a business for him. They have to get a return on their investment. They have to fight the best to get to where they want to be."
Photo by Tom Casino/SHOWTIME
CHRIS AVALOS:
"My loss to Chris Martin is done and over with. It's a closed chapter. So we can now move on. I learned from it.
"I'm not going to look for the knockout but if it's there I'll take it.
"I've actually sparred with (Suleymanov) when I was 18. I've watched him spar at Wild Card."
KHABIR SULEYMANOV:
"I've seen (Avalos) fight. I know this a fight I can win. He's a good boxer and a tough kid. But he can't stay 10 rounds with me.
"We're not just going to go to the body. We're going to go everywhere.
"Some people compare me to Vic (Darchinyan). Not so much his style but his aggressiveness and his power.
"I'll knock him out in around the fourth round. That's my prediction."
Photo by Tom Casino/SHOWTIME
ARCHIE RAY MARQUEZ:
"The first time I was on ShoBox against (Derrick) Campos I was a little nervous because it was in New Mexico and I just wasn't aggressive. I showed what I could do against (Juan) Santiago.
"(Art) is a pretty tough guy. From what I hear he's slow. You'll see a lot of different looks from me.
"I have no issues injury-wise. I'm only 22 and can see myself knocking on my door and can be a Top 10 contender after this fight.
"I've been working most on my defense. I've gotten hit on stupid shots and punches I shouldn't have got hit with.
"I like to change it up. I don't like to do the same things over and over. Against Santiago I used my angles and put a lot of pressure on him.
"Winning comes first. It's important to be exciting and I can be."
ART HOVHANNESYAN:
"I don't watch tape. I don't need that. I don't like it. I will stop him with pressure. I can drive him back and I will come forward. I can box and I can fight. It's as simple as that.
"After I win I don't think this should be called an upset.
"I think (Archie Ray) is better than the guys I've fought but he doesn't have that many skills. When he goes up against someone like me who can box and move and punch then it's going to be a quick night of work."
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Avalos has the makings of a star or at least an attraction, he just needs to tighten up his punches and learn how to properly cut off the ring. Is he still training with his dad? He needs a quality trainer too. And I know Moore isn’t exactly popular around here, but I remember being impressed with his performance the last time I saw him on shobox, so I’m looking for him to kick ass here. Should be a good night of boxing, even if it mirrors that Shobox in april(rip Willie the Great’s career, you were an epic shittalker).
Godfrey was really trashed by Captain Huck, and Kayode seems to be quite similiar to Marco in the basics: both are raw and possess power. But then, it doesn`t look to me that Kayode`s power can really compare to that of Huck. It`ll be a tough fight for Godfrey still cause he’ll have to face an enemy build on aggression and strength again. If he can overcome Kayode, that’ll be a very important victory for him.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
In Europe they don’t appreciate boxers? Can the European fellows in this site comment on that? I’d be interested to see.
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
That’s not true. He’s just bitter cos he got beat by Huck imo.
by Matt Mosley on Jun 10, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Wlad is a prime example of a boxer and they love him.
by Matt Mosley on Jun 10, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Sturm does pretty well too in terms of drawing crowds, doesn’t he? Ol’ boy put his foot in his mouth on that bit.
by The Twillness on Jun 10, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Yepp, Sturm is quite big. Probably number 2 after the Klitschkos in G. atm (after the fall of King Arthur).
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Yeah I basically have no fucking clue what Godfrey’s talking about. I also don’t think he’s ever heard a crowd go crazy due to his stylings, but hey.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Jun 10, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
In Europe we just appreciate the guys who bring back some of those beautiful belts to where they belong. By any means necessary.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
How can you call beauty meaningless?
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Actually I’m annoyed again and again with the games they play with those titles, though I’m keeping on trying not to matter. E.g. I’d love to see the K’s dream fulfilled to have all the belts in the family. It won’t come true though, as the winner of Wladimir – Haye won’t have the WBO belt, cause that’ is supposed to go to Povetkin or Chagaev instantly.
"Sure, there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." Alan Minter
Huck has very heavy hands and is a load. I hope Matt waxes this guy, but with Freddie in his corner, you never know.
He was lucky in his last outing. We will see what he is all about tonight.
"Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." - Mike Quarry
Yeah, I don’t know what the hell Godfrey is talking about, Europeans and Eastern Europeans appreciate great boxers ex. Klitschko brothers, even Sven Ottke drew huge crowds in Germany. Godfrey is mad because he has man boobs and they won’t never go away.
by 36_chambers_ofdeatH on Jun 10, 2011 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
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Kessler’s promoter has just got him installed as mandatory challenger to Steiglitz, so it looks like that’s what’s next for Mikkel.
Also
Lucas Konecny has been granted a mandatory shot and a rematch with Sergei Dzinziruk, apparently.
by Matt Mosley on Jun 10, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
If you are doing a write up on either of those stories just delete my two posts, Scott.
I just thought you must have been have been busy with something else and that it was worth.
I don’t mean to be an annoying c**t here. :)
by Matt Mosley on Jun 10, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
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