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The most anticipated fight this Saturday night, Shawn Porter vs Kell Brook held the final press conference and here are what the fighters' have said:
SHAWN PORTER, IBF Welterweight World Champion
"There was good energy today and the crowd really got me going. I have a lot to offer to this sport. I'm one of the quickest and strongest guys in my weight class. And I'm probably the most confident too. But I can't help that. It's my personality, it's who I am.
"Saturday night, you're going to see it all. You're going to see some boxing, you'll see some aggression, you'll see intelligence, some power and quickness. The whole nine yards.
"I've done enough homework to know that I can beat him. This has been a long time coming, and I look forward to defending my title on Saturday night. Everybody in the UK better stay up late for this one. I'm hoping to get some new fans over there after this is over."
KELL BROOK, Undefeated Welterweight Contender
"This has been a long time coming, but I've finally arrived on the top stage now. It's every fighter's dream to win a world title, and it's all I've been thinking about through all the training and waiting.
"I know Shawn Porter is a very tough customer and a very worthy champion. But this is my time. I'm so ready mentally, and physically, I've got my family here. I'm just in the best place of my life. I'm very confident, totally prepared and Saturday could not come quick enough for me.''
SAKIO BIKA, WBC Super Middleweight Champion
"He ran around the first fight and I should have won. It's nothing new for me to fight in the States and I just have to go there and knock him out so there's no need for a judges' decision.
"I don't need to sit here and talk much. He's doing enough of that for the both of us. We'll see who's doing the talking after I get through with him on Saturday night."
ANTHONY DIRRELL, Undefeated Super Middleweight Contender
"I'm definitely ready to fight. If I wasn't I sure couldn't make it happen in two days. I'm basically going to stick to my game plan from the first fight, but with a few tweaks. I want to leave nothing to chance.
"It's been nine months since our first fight. You can't call Bika a real champion. I beat him the first time; this time it's going to be worse. There's going to be a new champion on Saturday. It's going to be a helluva fight, but I'm going to burn him.
"I already won my toughest fight when I beat cancer. A big part of my motivation on Saturday is knowing that Danny Jacobs [a fellow cancer survivor who captured the WBA middleweight title last Saturday on SHOWTIME] will be calling the fights from ringside for SHOWTIME.''
OMAR FIGUEROA JR., WBC Lightweight World Champion
"This is the hardest I've ever trained for a fight and now I'm back on one of boxing's biggest stages. I know Estrada likes to come forward so that should make for an exciting fight for the fans.
"This is another very big fight for me. This fight is for my family and all my friends back in Texas.
"I expect a rough fight, but I know I will win."
DANIEL ESTRADA, Leading Lightweight Contender
"I'm dedicating this fight to my family and the memory of my younger sister, Janyn, and her five-year-old daughter, Emery, who died after they were in a car crash less than three weeks ago.
"It's been a very difficult, emotional time for all of us. My sister, who was 27, has always been my biggest supporter in boxing. She always told me that if I continued to work hard I would make it to the top and become a world champion.
"I'm using what she always said to me as motivation for this fight. As bad as we all feel, there was never really a time when I thought I would abandon this opportunity. I know she would want me to take the fight.
"I've been waiting a year to fight for the title and on Saturday I'm going to take advantage of my shot. I recognize Figueroa as a great champion for what he brings to the sport, but I'm a Mexican warrior. I'll show you all that on Saturday.''
DEONTAY WILDER, Undefeated WBC Continental Americas Champion
"I'm right at the door. All I've got to do is ring the bell or knock to get inside. Everybody has their opinion on who I should fight, and I know this is a risk fight. Jason [Gavern] comes to fight every time. And you've got to respect that. I've definitely not looking past Jason, but I'm looking through him.
"I love boxing, and I love what I do. I love being surrounded by other fighters and champions. I love the atmosphere and the fans, just everything that's involved with boxing. I was very eager and very hungry to get back in the ring."
JASON GAVERN, Veteran Heavyweight
"This is kind of cool for a former policeman like me to be on a card like this and I thank everyone involved for making it happen.
"Wilder is 31-0 with 31 knockouts for a reason. But I love to fight and look forward to putting on a good show like I always do.''
JORGE LINARES, Former WBC Featherweight & WBA Super Featherweight World Champion
"This is a must-win fight for me which is why I've prepared for a very hard fight. I know I have to win to get my title shot. But I'm not here just to win but to look good.
"I have three losses on my record, but in my heart I feel I've lost only once [against Antonio DeMarco]. I certainly can't afford to lose on Saturday. I'm anxious and ready to go.''
JASON QUIGLEY, Unbeaten Super Middleweight Prospect
"My weight is always pretty good because I've never gone up and down between fights; I always try to maintain top conditioning.
"I really enjoy being a pro and being part of all the fight-week activities before a fight -the workout, press conference and weigh-in. It's great to be surrounded by so many great fighters and so much media.
"Saturday is my second pro fight and I'm totally focused and ready to perform.''
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