September 4 Presser Quotes

01/09/2004

September 4 Presser Quotes

Undisputed Welterweight Champion Cory "The Next Generation" Spinks will defend his titles against former world champion and World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 1 contender Miguel Angel Gonzalez on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coats).  In the co-featured bout, World Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight Champion "Relentless" Lamon Brewster will take on Australian Heavyweight Challenger Kali "Checkmate? Meehan.  Tickets for this exciting evening of boxing are priced at $500, $300, $200, $100 and $40 and are on sale now at the Mandalay Bay Box Office and all TicketMaster outlets.  To order tickets by phone, call (702) 632-7580.

LAMON BREWSTER  (30-2, 27 KOs)

"I appreciate SHOWTIME giving me a chance to display my talents. No way I take this guy lightly. They are already talking about who I am going to fight next, but my entire focus is on Kali Meehan. He is tall enough and I cannot see over him. I just want to take care of business. This is going to be a great fight. Do not blink.

KALI MEEHAN (29-1, 23 KOs)

"For me to fight for the world heavyweight title is a dream. This has been an awesome experience already. I am fighting a guy who beat Wladimir Klitschko, so I know I am fighting a great fighter. Win, lose or draw, I hope fans see that I am a good fighter and deserving of this fight.''

CORY SPINKS (32-2, 11 KOs)

"I would like to thank SHOWTIME for this opportunity. I have prepared myself for anything. I am ready to fight. I let my hands to the talking but, trust me, I am going to put on a show.''

MIGUEL ANGEL GONZALEZ (50-3-1, 40  KOs)

 "I am in the best shape of my life. There will be no excuses. I want the fight to happen now.''