SCHOFIELD VS. TELLEZ GIRON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (October 31, 2024): Golden Boy Promotions hosted a final press conference today ahead of the monster clash featuring the the anticipated return of the undefeated Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield Jr. (17-0, 12 KOs) of Austin, Texas who will challenge the gritty Rene “El Bravo” Tellez Girón (20-3, 13 KOs) of Querétaro, Mexico and defend his WBA International Lightweight Title. The 12-round main event is presented in association with Davies Entertainment, is scheduled to take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, November 2, and will be exclusively broadcast worldwide on DAZN.
Fighters participating on the undercard were also present at the special conference with a Halloween-spirited Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya.
In the co-main event, Shoimbek, Uzbekistan’s Bektemir “Bek” Melikuziev (14-1, 10 KOs) will take a massive jump forward in his journey in becoming a world champion in a 10-round WBA Super Middleweight World Championship Eliminator Fight against Golden Boy stablemate of Reading, Pennsylvania, David “Dynamite” Stevens (14-1, 10 KOs).
Also on the DAZN Broadcast, in a historic, Undisputed Female Flyweight World Championship co-promoted with Sampson Boxing, the Coachella Valley’s undefeated IBF Flyweight World Champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (14-0, 6 KOs) will challenge Buenos Aires, Argentina's WBA, WBC, WBO Flyweight World Champion Gabriela “LA Chuky” Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs) for all the marbles - including the Ring Magazine Flyweight World Title Belt in a 10-round war.
Defending his WBA Intercontinental Super Middleweight Title, undefeated blue-chip prospect Darius “DFG” Fulghum (12-0, 10 KOs) of Katy, Texas, will measure up against Selma, Texas’ Christopher Pearson (17-4-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round match. Opening the DAZN Broadcast, Bakersfield, California’s top prospect and former Team USA member Joel Iriarte (4-0, 4 KOs) will participate in a six-round welterweight event against Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Xavier Madrid (5-5, 2 KOs).
On the Golden Boy Boxing: Schofield vs. Giron Prelims streamed live on Golden Boy’s YouTube channel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s Eric Tudor (11-1, 7 KOs) will participate in a 10-round welterweight fight against tough competitor Harold Calderon (28-1, 19 KOs) of Miami, Florida. Representing Waianae, Hawaii, Asa “Ace” Stevens (6-0, 2 KOs) will look to stay undefeated in a six-round super bantamweight fight against Garen "Hellboy" Diagan (10-4, 5 KOs)of General Santos City, Philippines. In a six-round super featherweight fight and also representing Waianae, Dalis Kaleiopu (5-0, 4 KOs) will fight Pharr, Texas’ Manuel Lerma (4-0). Opening fight night and the YouTube stream, Team USA standout and recently signed GBP fighter Jordan Fuentes (1-0) of Fresno, California will fight Roberto Peña (4-4, 3 KOs) of McAllen, Texas in a four-round bantamweight fight.
Here is what the fighters had to say:
FLOYD "KID AUSTIN" SCHOFIELD, WBA INTERNATIONAL LIGHTWEIGHT TITLEHOLDER:
“I’m ready to fight. The preparation was difficult, we had a hard training camp but I’m ready to show what I’m capable of on Saturday. Being a new father has showed me that this isn’t about me anymore, this is for my boy, for my grandma, my team, my father, and Golden Boy promotions. I’d like to thank Rene for taking the fight, but I hope he’s ready to give his life in that ring like I am.”
“I’ve been in the room with Shakur, Tank. I want to give everyone a good fight. I feel like my preparation is getting better, I work hard, I’ve dedicated my whole life to this sport.”
RENE "EL BRAVO" TELLEZ GIRON, LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER:
“I’m so excited for my first main event fight in Las Vegas. I’m ready, thanks again for being here. The truth is that I'm super happy. I just fought in Vegas, but now I'm the main event. I'm willing to do whatever it takes. I’m super happy and grateful.”
BEKTEMIR "BEK" MELIKUZIEV, SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER:
“I’m really grateful to Golden Boy and to World of Boxing for this opportunity – to the WBA for allowing us to fight. I’m very grateful to everyone involved in it, and Saturday, we’ll show you a great fight.”
DAVID "DYNAMITE" STEVENS, SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER:
“Thank you to Golden Boy for giving me another opportunity. Thank you to my coaches for getting me ready for this opportunity Saturday. I’m ready to fight.”
GABRIELA "SWEET POISON" FUNDORA, IBF FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:
“I want to thank Oscar, Golden Boy, and DAZN. This is going to be a historic fight, being the youngest undisputed champion, male or female. It doesn’t get better than this, especially being in Las Vegas. This is the greatest opportunity that we can have. For everyone watching at home, this is for the history books and something you won’t want to miss."
“This is something we’ve been dreaming of since we were little. We are doing this in the boxing capital, Las Vegas. It doesn’t get any better than this.”
GABRIELA ALANIZ, WBA, WBO AND WBC FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:
“I’m really happy to be here representing Argentina. We are ready to fight. Nothing about this fight has to do with Marlen. So, I hope she (Fundora) is ready. I am ready to prepare myself for the great fight of my life.”
DARIUS "DFG" FULGHUM, WBA INTERCONTINENTAL SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLEHOLDER:
“It’s going to be a great week and I'm excited for Saturday. We have an awesome show and are blessed with this opportunity. See you all on Saturday.”
JOEL IRIARTE, WELTERWEIGHT PROSPECT:
“This is my fifth fight in eight months. I’m excited to be back and I’m looking forward to putting on a great show. I’m focused, I’m locked in, and I’m ready to give the fans an incredible fight night along with these amazing fighters right here next to me.”
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF GOLDEN BOY:
“I am ready for some great fights. I am ready for Riyadh Season in November which is going to be incredible. But this card here on Saturday night, live on DAZN, is going to be amazing. The card is stacked from top to bottom."
“I’ve always said that Kid Austin has the it factor to not only be a champion, but to be a star in the sport. He always goes for the knockout every time and is one of the most exciting fighters today. But Giron has never been knocked out in his entire career so I urge everyone to get ready for a fire fight.”
On Fundora vs. Alaniz: “It’s a very special fight, because we don’t get these types of unifications every single day or every weekend in boxing, especially if it's a women’s unification. This is very, very special and these are two great fighters."
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Schofield. vs. Telles Giron is a 12-round fight for the WBA International Lightweight Title presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight will take place on November 2 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.
Tickets for Schofield vs. Girón are on sale and are priced at $100, $75, $50 and $25 plus applicable fees. A limited amount of Golden Boy VIP Suite Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or GoldenBoy.com.
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