Phase 3: The Quarterfinals of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix will take place Wednesday, August 13th at the Cool Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Thirty-two fighters remain from 15 different countries in four different weight classes as each man attempts to set themselves apart and break into the world level. All fights will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN on Wednesday. The entire tournament is free to DAZN subscribers.

 

FIGHTER QUOTES

 

TROY NASH (USA, Featherweight)

 

“I’ve learned a lot from my last win, and you’re going to see all of it in my next fight. Each performance is going to be better than the last.

 

“I think Qamili is a tough opponent, but I don’t care how tough he is — I’m ready to do whatever it takes.

 

“It would mean a lot to advance to the next stage, but my goal is to be number one. Once I get there, I’ll be happy.”

 

SPENCER WILCOX (USA, Junior welterweight)

 

“(On his fiancée). She supports me in an amazing way and gives me space, which is really important. So yeah, the engagement was fun — definitely something special to experience outside of the ring. As fighters, most of our biggest celebrations are boxing-related, so this was different.

 

“I’ve known Derek and Erick Basran for a long time. Erick is like my best friend in boxing. It’s awesome to be part of the Boxing Grand Prix alongside them.

 

‘Carlos is a great fighter — I respect him like I respect anyone who steps into the ring. I hope he achieves his goals, but August 13th is my night.”

 

DEVON YOUNG (USA, Heavyweight)

 

“I heard the commentator say, ‘He’s not the best.’  I’ve got a lot to prove. I want to show everyone that I’m a great fighter — I work hard every day.

 

“I think Keaton is a great fighter. He’s at a high level. There’s a lot of pressure in a tournament like this.

 

“I’m blessed to be in this position. I just want to win it all — and inspire everyone watching to chase their dreams.

 

“This could launch my career. They say they’re looking for the next heavyweight champion…Hey — I’m right here.”

 

DANTE STONE (USA, Heavyweight)

 

“I work 9 to 5, like a lot of boxers starting their careers. Shoutout to all the fighters who juggle work and boxing — I see you.

 

“I fight everyone like they’re world champions. Like they’re Usyk or Wilder — because that’s my goal: to become a world champion.

 

“One of my coaches is my dad, and the other is like a grandfather to me. I always listen to them — they’re always on the same page.

 

“I’m going to do my best, and I hope Balla does his best too. Let’s give the fans a great fight.”

 

CARLOS UTRIA (Colombia,  Junior welterweight)

 

“I trust my preparation, and I know that there are no small fighters when we step into the ring. We all have that same hunger to win, and you must respect that. I know how hard I’ve worked, I know what I want to achieve in my life, and that’s why I’m so eager. It’s not overconfidence, it’s knowing what I want. Plain and simple.

 

“Misael Cabrera and I promised each other that we would meet in the final. He’s the only one in the division that I talk to, and we get along really well. We set that goal for both of us, and we must meet in the final.

 

“I have been achieving great things thanks to the WBC Boxing Grand Prix. I am building my house and bought a car not too long ago. I hope this motivates people and that it allows people to know my story. Everything I have lived through and that I have been achieving little by little with effort and sacrifice. That fills me with joy to keep advancing.”

 

MISAEL CABRERA (Mexico,  Junior welterweight)

 

“I injured my spine when I was 18…All the doctors told me back then that I would never fight again, and I went home to Ciudad Obregón. I was inactive for two years, recovering with physical therapy, and now here I am. I’m living the dream.

 

“I haven’t come back home, and I don’t even think about coming back until my mission is complete. I said goodbye to my parents and my siblings telling them that I wasn’t coming back, and I was serious. A lot of fighters celebrate after winning a single fight…I won’t celebrate until I win it all.

 

“Carlos Utria and I decided that we are going to face each other in the final. We took a picture, did a face off, and why not? We wage war inside the ring and continue being friends outside of it, just as it should be.”

 

EMILIANO AGUILLÓN (Mexico, Middleweight)

 

“I want to come back to the kind of boxing style that´s about always moving forward, the clashing that I like and that the fans love to see.

 

“I feel like I get grittier the more I get hit or the more I fight, going forward and looking to fight even more. I want De la Chapelle to meet me in the middle of the ring or on the ropes, wherever, and go blow by blow with each other.

 

“I like the new wrinkles that the WBC implemented. I like the 30-second warning before the round is over, because 10 seconds isn´t much. The 30 seconds give you more of an incentive to press forward and try more things.”

 

BRANDON MOSQUEDA (Mexico, Featherweight) 

 

“The knockout can happen at any point. We are well prepared to go all six rounds and to withstand everything for as long as it´s necessary. However, we will gladly take the knockout if it comes. Why not? I have the power and quality to achieve it.

 

“I don´t mean to disrespect or overlook anyone, but I would like to fight Troy Nash, the American. First things first, God willing, we will prevail on August 13 and do the same in the semifinal. I may be looking forward to it a bit too much, but I would love to face Troy Nash in the final.”

 

CARLOS SINISTERRA (Colombia, Middleweight) 

 

“Winning this tournament would be a great source of pride for Colombia, and both Utria and I would be very proud to reach the final and then bring the title home. I´m pretty sure that, God willing, the trophy is coming back with me.”

 

PIOTR LACZ (Poland, Heavyweight) 

 

“Everything has been perfect. This is the opportunity I had been waiting for. This is a very well-organized event that hasn´t had controversies, very transparent, and a blessing that God has put in front of all of us as participants.

 

“That last win (in Stage 2) was personal. He dropped me when the ref said “break” — I relaxed, and he hit me. But after the fight, I checked to see if Marko was okay. That’s the sport.

 

“I’m motivated. I know I can shine. It’s a great opportunity to be part of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix, and I’m really happy to be here.

 

“I will be ready for Kevin. I’m faster and stronger. No disrespect — I just know how prepared I am. It’s going to be a great fight.”