SERGEI “THE WHITE WOLF” LIAKHOVICH (23-1, 14 KOs):
 

“My dad and my whole family are fight fans. When I was 12 years old, my father told me to try boxing, and I liked it. After a few tournaments, I decided it was fun.”

 

“For the (Lamon) Brewster fight, I was really focused and I knew what I needed to do.  He was a good fighter; his best weapon was his left hook.  I knew he was a tough guy that could take a punch.  When they said I won, it was a great feeling; my dream came true.”

 

“My life has changed a lot. I get lots of attention, people recognize me.  My financial situation is much better.”

 

“Shannon Briggs is a good fighter.  He has fast hands.  I think this is his last chance and he will come in the best shape of his life.  He is capable of taking you out in a second. He has a powerful right hand, but it is not going to happen.  I have more skills. I am a better boxer than he is.  I have faster hands and better feet.”

 

KENNY WELDON – Liakhovich’s Trainer

 

“I think Briggs is a good person.  He will come into this fight at his best.  He has won nine fights in a row.  Boxing has a lot to do with determination, and when you are fighting for the heavyweight title, you are going to come in at your best.  He is a good puncher and he has a puncher’s chance.

 

“Sergei can fight any style.  We are training differently for this fight than we did for the Brewster fight.  Sergei is a hard worker. He has great determination and willingness to train.  He is going to have that (WBO heavyweight) title for a long time to come.