ABRAHAM-MIRANDA II FINAL PRESSER
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June 20 2008
Arthur Abraham and Edison Miranda held a final press conference
promoting their rematch this Saturday, June 21, at the Seminole Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The card also includes
an IBF 160 lbs. eliminator between Giovanni Lorenzo and Raul
Marquez. Showtime will televise.
Abraham, an Armenian based in Germany, outlasted Miranda, a Colombian
who lives in Puerto Rico, in their amazing first fight, winning a
hotly disputed decision on September 23, 2006, in a slugfest in Germany
that was rife with drama, incredible two-way exchanges, a broken jaw,
multiple head butts, low blows and controversy. Saturday’s 12-rounder
will be contested at a catch weight of 166 pounds.
In the SHOWTIME co-feature, undefeated middleweight Giovanni Lorenzo
(26-0, 18 KOs) of New York, by way of Dominican Republic, will face
Raul Marquez (41-3, 29 KOs) of Houston, Texas, by way of Mexico,
in an IBF world title elimination bout.
The doubleheader will originate from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and
Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and is promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing
and Sauerland Event in association with The Seminole Tribe of Florida.
ARTHUR ABRAHAM: (26-0, 18 KOs)
"I’m very happy to be in America and to fight in America. I’m only
in the beginning of my American career. I want to develop myself in
America and fight here more.
"We (my team) don’t have a big mouth. but we have strong fists and I
will show him Saturday. I am absolutely convinced I will win. I’m sure
I will win. I never fight without my confidence and I am absolutely
convinced I will win this fight.
(When asked what he would say to Miranda if they were face to face)
"My eyes say more than his words. I wouldn’t need to say anything. I’m
not interested in talking to him or hearing what he has to say.
"This will be a very interesting fight for the fans. People will see
me, the man who beats Miranda and will beat Kelly Pavlik down the
road. I will beat Oscar De La Hoya. I want to fight him. I don’t want
to do it for money. I will do it for free. His name means more to me
then the money. His name is bigger than the money."
EDISON MIRANDA (30-2, 26 KOs)
"I want to ask Abraham a question: Do you remember me? (looking at
Abraham) Do you want me to do the same?
"I know it was a controversial fight. They took it from me and
disrespected me in Germany. (But) Not just me, but the sport of boxing.
"To have Abraham here in America; well, God is helping me. Taking
this fight is the most important thing for my career. I know Abraham
will come to fight. (looking at him) Are you (Abraham) going to come
to fight? I hope you come to fight.
"The only stupid king I know is King Arthur. Are you ready king? I
am ready.
(Referring to Abraham when he said he had nothing to say to Miranda)
"Of course he doesn’t have anything to say. I destroyed his mouth.
"I feel in perfect condition. No problems in my camp. What has
surprised me about him is that he is an idiot. Didn’t you see how
nervous he (Abraham) was up there? He was talking like a little
girl. He knows I destroyed him. His trainers lied to him. His trainers
don’t care about him otherwise they wouldn’t have brought him here. I
care more about him then his trainers do."
RAUL MARQUEZ
"This is an important fight; a do or die fight for me. He (Lorenzo)
is young and undefeated but I’m older, wiser than him. I’m hungry for
this. I know if I don’t win here my career is over. My father and
I have been working hard for this. It will be a great fight. We’re
both warriors."
GIOVANNI LORENZO
"It is my turn now. I will show you Saturday what I can do. My dream
was to fight Raul Marquez. I’ve got him and Saturday I will show you
what I can do."
PROMOTER WILFRED SAUERLAND
"Arthur always wanted his rematch with Miranda. He wanted to go to
America. He has defended his title several times and competition is
getting thin. He wanted to come fight Miranda. I could have talked
him out of it but I wanted to see a rematch. As a true boxing fan I
want to see this."
ULLI WAGNER (Abraham’s trainer)
"This is a big success for boxing. We will see a great fight on
Saturday.
JOSE BONILLA (Miranda’s Trainer)
"I just know one king. The only king I know is God."
SHOWTIME will re-air Abraham-Miranda I tonight/Thursday, June 19,
at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO2 and this Saturday, June 21, at 6 p.m. ET/PT
on SHOWTIME®.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress