Fighters competing on the inaugural four-fight PBC Pay-Per-View available on Amazon Prime went face to face Wednesday at The Conga Room at L.A. Live in Los Angeles at a press conference to preview their respective matchups before they step into the ring on Saturday, March 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The press conference featured reigning WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu and two-time former world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman, who meet in the main event.
Keith Thurman: “He’s a slow-footed fighter with a Mexican style. I’ll meet him in the middle of the ring. He’s gonna go home crying…they say Tszyu comes from ‘down under’, well I am trying to put you under, mate. He might have watched the video on me, but he doesn’t know. He might have signed the contract, but he doesn’t know what he just did. Bitter for you, but sweet for me! …I’m just looking for great fights and great action. Tim Tszyu is filling that void right now and providing me with the fight I want. He’s trying to open up the gates to his new era, but it’s my job to close the door shut, right in his face.”
Tim Tszyu: “I want him to bring this same energy to the fight, and not run around like a gazelle. Because I’m definitely knocking him out in under 12 rounds…my goal is for the Tszyu name to be the greatest boxing family that ever lived. We’ve made it this far and we’ll see how far we can go…I know what Keith is and I know what he’s done, but I think the time is done for him. Now it’s a different era and it’s the ‘Tim Tszyu Era’. I’m not just planning to beat Keith Thurman, I’m planning to make this a spectacle.”
WBA super lightweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero meets Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz in the co-main event.
Rolando Romero: To be the first superstar on Prime Video, I have to knock Cruz out. That’s it. Has to be a knockout. Odds are just statistics and they’re making him the favorite because he’s had more wins since fighting Gervonta Davis than I have. I’ve been an underdog before and I’m gonna keep betting on ‘Rolly’…Chihuahua, poodle, I don’t know he kinda looks like a little fat pug right now. That’s self-explanatory. Tune into the fight March 30.”
Isaac Cruz: “I’ll let him talk right now, because he’s gonna be the one crying like a chihuahua when the fight is over. My goal is to shut ‘Rolly’ up and show the world that I am a true Mexican world champion. I’m bringing that belt back home.”
WBA middleweight champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara defends his title against #1 rated mandatory challenger Michael Zerafa.
Erislandy Lara: “I’m going to put pressure on my opponent. I’m coming full-throttle. The fans can expect me to make this a very difficult night for Zerafa. I’m trying to knock him out…I feel good and I feel strong. I don’t think I need to prove anything. I just have to showcase who I am. I don’t think I’m going to have much trouble showing that.”
Zerafa was not present.
Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora and Serhii Bohachuk square off for the vacant WBC super welterweight title.
Sebastian Fundora: “Last time I came out I took my first loss, but we’ve been training hard waiting for this moment. I’m ready to do whatever I have to do to win this world title…everyone that I fight is a big hitter. I only fight the best of the division. I’ll fight Tim Tszyu next. I want to be the best 154 in the world.”
Serhii Bohachuk: “I have experience sparring Fundora and I know that this is a serious fight. This is the biggest fight of my career. This is my first title fight and it’s the fight of my life. I’m giving 100 percent. I know that I have to be my best. I’m going to be ready.”
I was watching the press conference in video and tzuyu looks Bigger
I think tzuyu by unanimous decision
3 rounds for thurman
Romero also looks big for pit bull
I don’t understand how pitbull accepted this fight???
Good purse and a title against the weakest champion out there. Easy money, and he can beat him. That’s why.
5 rounds for pitbull
Tszyu in 2
Zerafa goes missing again.
Never liked Thurman. He hasn’t fought but 3 times in the last 5 years. 4 times in the last 7 years. He sounds ridiculous here. Talk about your own preparation and show respect to your opponent, instead of trash talking. No class. He’s going to lose this fight in embarrassing fashion too.
I agree, Thurman can still sell tickets with his trash talk more so than his ring performances based on his aging years as a fighter. Thurman was cherry-picked to get this opportunity and still feels the entitlement since he clings to his past as a champion. The distant past we as fans see many years ago and have to think for a few seconds when that time was prominent for Thurman. The only fight Thurman ever impressed me over was his defeat of Danny Garcia.
This is not ppv Fight!!
One last paycheck before you retire Keith!
This will end via tko/ko depending if the referee decides to rescue Keith
This wil be Thurman 4th fight in 7
Yrs what a joke.
Ppv might be cheaper if we pay 20.00 per round
Solid card, hopefully Thurman will leave at home the bike and colaborate to make the fight exciting, we don’t want another Shakur vs Santos
Thurman has never been in a boring fight nor does he get on his “bike”. This fight is evenly matched. Thurman will have ring rust and TSZYU will need to show improvements in technique. This is a true “Crossroads” bout.
Thurman was on his bike when he fought Josesito Lopez. He was one punch away from getting stopped in that fight.
If he couldn’t keep Lopez off him, how will he contend with a prime Tszyu at a higher weight class, with excessive ring rust?
– I don’t what it is about Thurman, but I just don’t like the guy.
– He probably doesn’t like me either……….
Zarafa didn’t turn up……. expected!
After he gets KTFO, I hope Thurman retires for good. He should have stayed retired.
Will Anastasia be in attendance? She is a great cheerleader, and works hard for her 2 full brothers.
Tszyu is going to stop Keith inside of eight rounds.
Tim is too strong for Keith. Keith could not beat
and old Pacquio and had trouble with Barrios. A
fighter that Tank beat at 140. There is only one
way for Keith to beat Tszyu. Run.
In plain English…
Tszyu is gonna kick his @ss
Another loud mouth for Tim Tszyu to silence. Good to see Tim staying active.
yeah I am with LexusNexus, who has thurman beat in tszyn weight division? I guess that means all the other fighters in that division are not that good. Ortiz would be a better draw.