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PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 29, 2013)—Below are quotes from WBO number-one ranked Middleweight Bryan Vera and his team from Thursday’s press conference at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles to announce the September 28th fight between Vera and former WBC Middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. that will take place at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA and be broadcasted live on HBO”
The fight card is promoted by Top Rank and Banner Promotions
Bryan Vera—“We could have stayed around and fought WBO champion Peter Quilin but we know what is at stake with all of this”
“I feel like I been in camp for three fights. I expect to be victorious in a great fight on September 28th.”
David Watson (Manager)—“Bryan has worked hard for this. He has been to people’s backyard’s and won. Bryan realizes that this is his opportunity.”
Arthur Pelullo (CEO of Banner Promotions)—“The bottom line for us is that Bryan made this happen on his own. We believe that this is Bryan’s opportunity. Neither fighter backs up and that will make it a great fight for television and the fans
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.–“Vera is the real deal, a warrior,” said Chávez. “Years ago I sparred a few rounds against Vera when I was in Dallas during the Pacquiao vs. Margarito event. Vera was pretty intense and I knew he could fight. We were in a ring set up inside of the Gaylord Hotel. So this fight on September 28 will challenging for me. I am just so happy getting back into the ring after such a long layoff. I think about the Sergio Martinez fight every day. A little of me died inside when I lost that fight. Could I have done better? Of course I should have but it did not happen. Now we have Vera who is aggressive and punches hard. I wanted to come back against a great fighter and Vera is all of that. I plan to win this fight and then we will discuss my plans for 2014.”
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