PACQUIAO VS. COTTO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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Manny Pacquiao

“I have more than one plan going into this fight. “Master” Freddie Roach has me well and I am prepared for anything Miguel Cotto has to offer. I have studied all his tapes, and I feel like I know him like I know myself. It’s going to be a great fight between two great fighters.

“I feel stronger at this weight than I ever have. My punches are harder, my speed is intact. I keep getting warned about Cotto’s body attack. Cotto should be worried about my body attack.

“We trained hard, I did my best. And I studied hard for my opponent’s style. I’m ready.

“This fight is the most important fight of my boxing career because if I win, I think it’s history in boxing and history in the Philippines, and because it’s a big honor to my family and myself.

“I want the people to enjoy this fight and to give them enjoyment Saturday night. On Saturday, may the best man win. There are no excuses not to fight well on Saturday.

The Filipino people are cheering for me, and I will do my best for them.

“I would like to thank Freddie, my master, my master in boxing.

“To all the people around the world, I hope you tune in. It’s going to be a great fight. It’s a once in a lifetime fight.”

Miguel Cotto

“I’m pretty happy to be here. I’m pretty comfortable to be here. I have trained a lot, like never before, because I know the skills of Manny.

“We created a game plan for the fight. We are sure it’s going to be a great fight for boxing, but especially for the Latino fans, and for the Puerto Ricans around the world.

“I know what I’m capable of doing, and there is no doubt in my mind that I’m going to win this fight.

“I’ve prepared for the best Manny Pacquiao, the fastest Manny Pacquiao, and I will be ready for anything he brings in to the ring.

“This is one of the best camps I have ever had, because I know that I will be facing one of the top guys in boxing. I’m not worried about Manny’s speed, but he should be worried about Miguel Cotto’s power.

“Chavez (Cotto’s cut man) was the factor in the Clottey win. His experience from all those years in the sport helped us fight night.

“Since Phil (Landman) came to camp, he has always come with a lot of things to work on, like nutrition and strength training. Phil, as you saw in the last fight, made me much better. Our corner is stronger, and we work better than before.

(On the Margarito fight)

“That was a chapter from the past, and we have a new chapter with Pacquiao. In the beginning, you get used to winning, and losing is hard, but those things that came out after made me feel better about the fight.”

Freddie Roach (Pacquiao’s Trainer)

“We had a great training camp. Manny is 100 percent… We are in great shape and I have never seen my fighter looking better. Miguel, good luck to you and we’ll see you Saturday.

“Going in I thought 147 would be Manny’s limit, but after this training camp I don’t know where his boundaries end.

“We had great sparring, one of the best ever. Shawn Porter worked out really well…Porter hurt him one time. During the next combination Manny dropped him.

“He’s (Pacquiao) a different type of person. He wants to better his country and his people…And there is no stage too big for Manny.

“Pacquiao’s a much better defensive fighter than he’s ever been.

“Manny’s character is to exchange at times. So we will exchange. We will get hit. There will be a lot of action.

“I expect Manny to come in around 149 on fight night. For Cotto, I expect him to be at 160.

“I really hope that he (Cotto) comes in early and tries to show his strength…the first round is big. We can’t give him momentum. We can’t give him confidence.

“I respect Miguel, but he’ll get knocked out in this one.

“People ask when we’ll see the next Pacquiao. They only come around once in a lifetime.

Joe Santiago (Cotto’s Trainer)

“Miguel is the best he has ever been, and I hope that Manny Pacquiao will be at the same level. We are only three days away from the fight, and it will be a great victory for Puerto Rico. Good luck to Manny, you’re going to need it. And thank you everyone for coming.”

Bob Arum

“Cotto is the biggest obstacle in Manny’s path. He’s a true welterweight, a strong welterweight, with a heart as big as this room. And when the bell rings, there won’t be one legend in the ring, but two great fighters, fighting for their people and their country. And Cotto will acquit himself like he always has, and show he is one of the best in the world today.

“Manny Pacquiao has meant a lot to the sport of boxing. Remember that boxing has generally played to a relatively small audience, boxing fans, and sports fans. Generally it has happened that way. But this Time Magazine cover shows you that the world, that people who are usually not interested in sports, are interested in Manny, his story, and his country of the Philippines. It’s great for Manny, but it is even better for the sport of boxing.

“He was a poor boy that has worked his way up, and now has beaten all the fighters that have been put in front of him. Manny has stayed loyal and has stayed humble.”

Oscar Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas

“Thank you for being here in the city of Las Vegas. It’s a great town and it’s a great week having two terrific fighters come into our town, bringing excitement, and bringing their families and friends from around the world, all coming in to watch this great event.

“I have a special award that I would like to give you to both of you (Pacquiao and Cotto). That you’re in our community and that you are representing the Philippines and Puerto Rico. We care about the fact that you are great humanitarians and great people.

“This afternoon I would like to present you with the key to the city of Las Vegas. We give this to you with a great deal of affection, because this is a very special award, and a very special city. And now we present you with key to the city of Las Vegas.”

# # #

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions, MGM Grand and Tecate, Firepower: Pacquiao vs. Cotto will take place Saturday, November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be produced and distributed Live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

HBO Sports’ all-access reality series “24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto” returns with the premiere of the finale on Friday, Nov. 13 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. HBO will replay episodes #1, #2 and #3 consecutively prior to the premiere of episode #4. The replays begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Nov. 13. Episodes #1-3 are also available on HBO ON DEMAND.

CAGEFX RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE II THIS SATURDAY IN PLYMOUTH, MA

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3-0 Christian Morecraft will be on the Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show Tomorrow Night at 11 PM to talk about his heavyweight fight with Josh Diekmann. Tune in live or go to www.fnu.mypodcast.com after 10PM to catch the episode fresh off the 8-10PM taping.

AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR FIGHT GEAR REPORT

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AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR 8000 sq ft TRAINING & EVENT FACILITY

Aggressive Behavior Fight Gear will open a 8000 sq ft MMA Training Facility & Event Center in Greenfield, Indiana. Gym will feature a retail & wholesale store, 20 ft x 64 ft (1280 sq ft) of mat space, hexagon cage, Hot tub, sauna, indoor rock climbing wall, batting cage, speed bags, tai bags, punching bags, medicine balls and all equipment you will ever need to train for mma. Our Facility will host four MMA events a year.

AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR STORE

We are looking to add more MMA Apparel companies products to our store. All MMA apparel companies will supply all of their products to the store, we will sell your products and keep a percent of the sale. Our stores main feature is all merchandise in our store will be $19.99 or less. All vendors who have products in our store will have the option to feature their products in our catalogs. All students and Law Enforcement will receive a 25 % discount on all merchandise.

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FIGHTFORCE Grappling Tournament (Saturday, Dec. 5th)

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Email fightforcefighters@gmail.com for application.

Locations
Helena Middle School, 1025 N. Rodney Street, Helena, MT 59624

Day Of Registration and Weigh-Ins 8:00am

BJJ Starts 9:00am

Youth No Gi Noon Followed by Youth BJJ

Adult Judo Noon

NO GI starts 1:30

All Participants Must Weigh In Day Of Event

NO-GI Grappling Event.
Double Elimination

Registration Fees
$35.00 Pre-Register one or more divisions excluding Judo
$45.00 Day of Register one or more divisions excluding Judo
$25.00 Register youth divisions

Pre-Registration Payment And Forms Due By Dec 2.

To Register By Phone, Fax, For more info call 1-888-tvFORCE

Please Make Checks to Fightforce
Mail Completed Waiver and Registration Form To:
Fightforce
3861 Equestrian Lane
Bozeman, MT 59718

General Rules BJJ and NO-GI
We reserve the right to expand or combine divisions to accommodate competitors.

1) Advantages: are submission attempts that posed a real threat to the other fighter, near
takedowns, near sweep, near passes etc. Advantages will only be used in the case of a tie with
points.

2) No Stalling: Referee will issue warnings for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the
guard without engaging, no activity, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown or submission attempts).
A 2nd offense will result in a 2 Point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a disqualification.
If a competitor flees the ring when a submission is locked in and the competitor is obviously
fleeing to avoid submission, he or she will be automatically disqualified.

3) Referee Discretion: Referee’s have the discretion to call a match for use of excessive force
(i.e. competitor refuses to release pressure after opponent submits or opponent refuses to
submit and the referee believes that the submission will cause immediate damage or injury).
The referees will be shown maximum respect at all times. Their decisions are final and will not
be disputed.

4)Reversals: There are no points for reversals. It is a person’s obligation to escape a bad
position (mount, rear mount, or side control). No points are awarded for these escapes.

5)Restarts: If the competitors near the edge of the ring, they will be restarted from the same
position, unless the referee is unable to duplicate the position for any reason, in which case; the competitors will restart from a standing position.

6)Striking: No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small joint
manipulation (finger or toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling.

7)Conduct: No unsportsmanlike conduct will be allowed or tolerated as observed by referee
(includes spitting, use of foul language, obscene gestures, etc.). Warnings will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct. Repeat offenders will be disqualified.

8)Greasing: No lubricants, oils, or lotions of any kind are permitted on any part of the body or
clothing.

9)Slamming: No slamming allowed. Illegal slamming will be defined as: slamming your opponent
to escape submissions and/or to pass the guard; or standing from the guard and/or jumping
from a standing position to slam your opponent. Slamming will result in an automatic DQ. There
are no exceptions to this rule. Takedowns are NOT considered slams, but you must deliver your opponent safely to the mat.

Additional Rules:

1) No grabbing or use of any clothing, shorts, rash guards, t-shirts, etc.

2) Heel Hooks, Twisting Knee Locks, Neck Cranks, and “flying scissors” takedowns are ILLEGAL
in Children, Novice and Intermediate Divisions(and all white to purple belt divisions). All
submissions are allowed in Advanced divisions. Straight kneebars are ILLEGAL in all Children’s
divisions. Straight ankle locks are ILLEGAL for children 4-12, but are legal in all other divisions.

3) Wrestling shoes, headgear,. Mouthpiece and groin protection are highly recommended as
always.

4) Anyone who is a blue-belt MUST compete in the intermediate or higher divisions, and anyone
who is a purple-belt MUST compete in advanced or higher divisions. There will be no exceptions
to this rule.

5) No-Gi Apparel Tight/Snug Fitting T-shirt or Rashguard on top with board shorts, lycra shorts,
or Kimonon pants on the bottom.

BJJ-A Clean Kimono with sleeves no shorter than four figures width from the wrist, any color
is acceptable, but bottom must match top.

Scoring:

To gain points for position, the competitor must show clear control for 3 seconds.

Take-down or Throw = 2 points

Side control = 3 points

Sweep = 2 points

Pass Guard = 3 points

Mounted Position = 4 points

Back Mount with Hooks in = 4 points

Back Mount [opponent flat on stomach] = 4 points

Knee on Belly = 2 points

Match Lengths Brazilian Jiu-JItsu and N0-GI:

All Childrens matches (Ages 4 – 12): 4 Minutes

All Teens matches (Ages 13 -17): 4 Minutes

Novice: and White Belt 4 minutes

Intermediate: and Blue and Purple Belt 5 minutes

Advanced and Brown and Black Belt: 8 minutes

Executive 4 minutes/Brazilian JJ 5 Mintues

No-Gi Skill Level Definitions:

Women:

Novice: Less than 1 year of training in any grappling art.

Intermediate: Less than 2 years training in any grappling art.

Advanced: Over two years training any grappling art.

Men:

Novice: Less than one year of training any grappling art.

Intermediate: More than two years training any grappling art. CURRENT OR PAST HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS AND BLUE BELTS MUST COMPETE INTERMEDIATE

Advanced: More than three years of training in any grappling art. CURRENT OR PAST COLLEGE WRESTLERS MUST COMPETE ADVANCED

Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:

Judo Black Belts must compete in Purple Belt or above BJJ division.

Judo Brown Belts must compete in Blue Belt or above BJJ Division.

Brazilian Jiu-JItsu purple and above. Must compete Brown/Blakcbelt level Judo. Everyone else competes novice Judo.

Weight/Age Classes for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and NO-GI:

Children:
5-6 years
7-9 years
10-12 years
13-15 years
16-17 years

Teens:
Up to 114.9 lbs
115 – 129.9 lbs
130 – 149.9 lbs
150 – 169.9 lbs
170 – 184.9 lbs
185 – 204.9 lbs
205 lbs and above

Womens:
Bantamweight: Up to 119.9 lbs.
Flyweight: 120 – 134.9 lbs.
Featherweight: 135 – 149.9 lbs.
Lightweight: 150 lbs. and up

Men:
Flyweight: Up to 139.9 lbs
Featherweight: 140 to 149.9 lbs
Lightweight: 150 to 159.9 lbs
Welterweight: 160 to 169.9 lbs
Middleweight: 170 to 179.9 lbs
Cruiserweight: 180 to 189.9 lbs
Light Heavyweight: 190 to 204.9 lbs
Heavyweight: 205 to 219.9 lbs
Super Heavyweight: 220 lbs & Over

Executive: Age 35 and Above
Lightweight 139.9-159.9
Middle Weight 160-179.9
Light Heavyweight 180-199.9
Heavyweight 200 & Above
*Any and All divisions may be combined if needed to fill brackets.

Cool Combat Sports Links: Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing (10-10-09)

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COTTO VS. PACQUIAO In-Depth Preview and Analysis

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By: Tony Penecale

Manny Pacquiao is the hottest boxer on the planet today. He brings an exciting combination of speed, power, and charisma and he has set the boxing world on fire in the last year. Miguel Cotto once held a similar distinction. He was the next great Puerto Rican sensation, a willing brawler who didn’t climb obstacles. He bashed through them. Even though a devastating loss has left him as potentially vulnerable. Cotto has the physical strength and punching power to reign supreme again. Can Cotto halt Pacquiao’s meteoric ascent to the top and ruin a potential super fight with Floyd Mayweather? Or, will Pacquiao burn through Cotto on his way to a money fight with “Money” Mayweather?

AGE, RECORD, AND STATS

Cotto:
Age: 29 years old
Record: 37-1 (27 Knockouts)
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 146 ** Weight for last bout (06-13-09)
Reach: 67”

Pacquiao:
Age: 30 years old
Record: 49-3-2 (37 Knockouts)
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 138 ** Weight for last bout (05-02-09)
Reach: 67”

RING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Cotto:
WBO Junior Welterweight Champion (’04-‘06)
WBA Welterweight Champion (’06-‘08)
WBO Welterweight Champion (’09)

Pacquiao:
WBC Flyweight Champion (’98-‘99)
IBF Super Bantamweight Champion (’01-’03)
WBC Super Featherweight Champion (’08)
WBC Lightweight Champion (‘08)
IBO Junior Welterweight Champion (’09)
Ring Magazine #1 Rated Pound-4-Pound Boxer (’07-Prs)

STYLE

Cotto:
A physical stalker who boxes from the orthodox stance, Cotto has developed better boxing skills but still prefers to come straight ahead, and wear opponents down with a vicious body attack. Cotto favors hooks and uppercuts to straight punches and turns every bout into a war of attrition. Doesn’t have lights-out punching power but is very punishing. Most of his stoppage victories have come late, after his opponent has been worn down. Will often leave himself open to counters when trying to unleash his offense.

Pacquiao:
Pacquiao boxes from a southpaw stance, moving forward bobbing and feinting his way in. Once in close, he uses his right hand to find the range and then unleashes his powerful left, either straight or looping, and will often double and triple it to the body and head. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward. Has soundly developed under the tutelage of Freddie Roach, developing a decent right hook, either as a lead punch or thrown behind the left. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward.

STRENGTHS

Cotto:
* Body Attack – Cotto is quite possibly the best body puncher in the sport today. He wings thunderous hooks on the inside that make contact with whatever is available: ribs, shoulders, torso, chest, and arms, with punishing results.

* Strength – Cotto is a strong and physical fighter. While he fights at welterweight, he has the physical stature and physicality of a super middleweight, which he uses to muscle and wear down opponents.

* Heart – Cotto carries a lot of pride when he steps into the ring. He has been in a number of wars where he’s been cut, knocked down, or in other adverse situations, and Cotto has shown a champion’s heart.

Pacquiao:
* Unorthodox Style – Pacquiao is very unorthodox, even for a southpaw. He moves straight in but is hard to time with his bobbing and head feints. Before most opponents can time his onrushes, he is throwing whirlwind punches from a variety of angles.

* Speed – Pacquiao is quick and agile and his hands are deceptively fast. He throws rapid one-two combinations or multiple left hands and will force opponents on the defensive.

* Stamina – Pacquiao fights just as hard in the last round as he does in the beginning. He applies a lot of pressure and is constantly punching, wearing opponents down in the process.

WEAKNESSES

Cotto:
* Effects of Wars – Could the wars that Cotto finally be catching up to him? He’s had tough fights with Ricardo Torres, Zab Judah, and Shane Mosley before losing in brutal fashion to Antonio Margarito. It will be interesting to see how much he really has left.

* Chin – Combined with an offense that leaves him prone to counter punches, Cotto’s shaky chin can be a recipe for disaster. Cotto was wobbled or dropped in several of his earlier fights and then battered and stopped against Margarito.

* Inexperienced Trainer – For his entire career, Cotto had been trained by his uncle, Evangelista, a union that, while successful, was not harmonious. The pair split bitterly earlier this year and Cotto appointed former nutritionist/fitness expert Joe Santiago as his lead trainer, who is relatively unknown outside of Puerto Rico.

Pacquiao:
* Trouble with Boxers – Pacquiao is at his best when in against opponents who stand in front of him and try to trade as he usually overwhelms them. But he has had difficulties against good boxers, especially Juan Manuel Marquez, who was able to clearly outbox Pacquiao for extended periods in their two encounters.

* Cuts – Pacquiao has contended with cuts and scar tissue throughout his career. He was cut badly by headbutts in his fight with Agapito Sanchez and also in his first fight with Erik Morales. His fragile skin is always a potential liability.

* Distractions – Pacquiao is a popular celebrity in his native Philippines, even running for political office there. Against better judgment, he spent part of his training for this fight in the Philippines, with several hangers-on following him and the distractions upsetting Freddie Roach.

PREVIOUS BOUT

Cotto:
(6-13-09) Struggled mightily against the tough Ghana boxer, Joshua Clottey. Cotto scored a quick knockdown in the 1st round but was cut in the 3rd and was hampered throughout by the blood flowing in his eyes. Each boxer had his moments and the close split decision was rendered in Cotto’s favor.

Pacquiao:
(05-02-09) Destroyed the popular Englishman, Ricky Hatton in two explosive rounds. Pacquiao floored Hatton twice in the opening round, the first time with a lead right hook and again with a combination against the ropes. Hatton was knocked out cold with a looping left hand in the 2nd round and spent several minutes on the canvas.

3 BEST PERFORMANCES

Cotto:
* Zab Judah (6/09/07) – Cotto had to endure some difficult moments early against the speedy southpaw, getting rocked and suffering a cut under his lip. Cotto’s relentless pressure gradually broke down Judah, sapping his strength. Cotto finished the show, dropping Judah in the 9th round before finally stopping him in 11 rounds.

* Mohamad Abdulaev (6/11/05) – Cotto systematically broke down Abdulaev over 9 rounds, pounding him to the head and body, swelling his eye completely shut, and forcing him to surrender. An impressive performance against the highly-respected 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist.

* Shane Mosley (11/10/07) – Cotto surprisingly opened by boxing and jabbing with the quicker Mosley and caught him off guard by doing so, building an early lead. Mosley rallied late but Cotto hung tough and won a close unanimous decision, which considering Mosley’s continuing success, makes it look even more impressive.

Pacquiao:
* Oscar De la Hoya (12/06/08) – Pacquiao stole the show from “The Golden Boy.” 90% of polled experts had picked De la Hoya to win in a landslide. It was a landslide but it was Pacquiao dishing out the beating, ripping De la Hoya apart with both hands. After eight one-sided and brutal rounds, a swollen and bloodied De la Hoya was beaten into permanent retirement.

* Juan Manuel Marquez (3/15/08) – Pacquiao and Marquez were seen as the consensus two best fighters in boxing who had fought to a split draw four years earlier and the rematch was long awaited. Marquez had success when he was able to box and out-maneuver Pacquiao. But Pac-man’s power surfaced, flooring Marquez hard in the 3rd round and landing the harder punches throughout. On the strength of the knockdown, it was Pacquiao winning the split decision by a single point.

* Ricky Hatton (05/02/09) – Pacquio ran through Hatton in fast and brutal fashion. Hatton, while still an underdog, was expected to provide a challenge with his strength and mauling tactics. Pacquiao unveiled an improved right hook and had Hatton down twice in the 1st round before crushing him with a devastating knockout in the 2nd.

QUESTIONS

Cotto: * Have the tough bouts taken an adverse effect on Cotto?

* Can he cope with Pacquiao’s speed and buzz saw attack?

* Will the lack of experience in his corner hinder Cotto’s gameplan?

Pacquiao:
* Is he on the same page with Freddie Roach?

* Can he withstand Cotto’s strength and body punches?

* Will his recent successes leave him overconfident?

PENECALE PREDICTION

Cotto will open moving to his left, away from Pacquiao’s dangerous left hand. Pacquiao will feint and move forward, taking the aggressive role, while Cotto will use his jab and movement, trying to keep Pacquiao at bay and time his offensive rushes. Pacquiao will continue to move forward but will show respect to Cotto’s dangerous punching power.

Pacquiao will take advantage of his superior speed in the 2nd round and use his right hook to halt Cotto’s movement and set him up to land straight lefts right down the middle. Cotto will finish the round trickling blood from his mouth.

With Pacquiao controlling the first two rounds, Cotto will try to reassert himself in the 3rd and 4th rounds and use his strength to stymie Pacquiao and wear him down with body punches. While Cotto has brief pockets of success moving forward and landing some body punches, Pacquiao will use his legs to escape danger and use the angles to find new ways to land his laser-like left hand.

By the mid rounds, the fast past will start to take a toll and Cotto will seem to be heavy-legged and moving much slower than Pacquiao, who will keep firing punches at a rapid pace. Near the end of the 6th round, Pacquiao will throw his left hand in triple succession and the last one will tear a gash over Cotto’s right eye, leaving his face in a crimson mask.

Pacquiao will be in solid control by the 7th round, using his superior firepower to reign blows on Cotto with straight lefts to the face and right hooks to the head. Cotto will be seriously impaired and in serious trouble, backing up by this point. After another one-side round in the 8th, referee Kenny Bayless will consult with the doctor in Cotto’s corner. Cotto will come out for the 9th round but essentially he will be spent by that stage. Pacquiao will keep on the gas pedal, landing a hard right hook followed by a massive left hand buckling Cotto’s knees and sending him stumbling to the canvas. Cotto will rise unsteadily and Bayless will reluctantly allow him to continue. Pacquiao will pounce, reigning left hands and forcing Bayless to jump in and stop the fight.

The winner by TKO at 1:45 of the 9th round is MANNY PACQUIAO!!!

AUTUMN CLASSIC POSTER

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Ruiz still clear & present danger in heavyweight division

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“The Quietman” new free agent

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 10, 2009) – Two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is on a mission to bring the world heavyweight title back to the United States next year and share the championship belt with his Latino fans once again.

WBA No. 1 contender Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KOs), who had agreed with promoters of last Saturday’s championship bout — defending champion Nicolai Valuev and challenger David “Hayemaker” Haye — to “step aside” as the WBA “Official Challenger,” earned his 12th world title shot against new WBA champion Haye (guaranteed by the end of May, 2010) with his seventh-round stoppage of Adnan Serin in the seventh round of their co-feature match.

Fighting for the first time in 14 months, as well as with a new head trainer in Miguel Diaz, the 37-year-old Ruiz weighed in at 226 pounds, his lightest in six years. Now a promotional free agent since his contract with Don King recently expired, “The Quietman” was more mentally and physically prepared for last weekend’s fight than he’s been since capturing his first WBA crown in 2001 against Evander Holyfield.

Ruiz also displayed a much more fan-friendly style against Serin – no holding, clutching or grabbing — and he’s confident of winning his third world title next year against Haye because of his experience advantage and genuine toughness.

“I hadn’t fought in a long time and was kind of anxious the first few rounds,” Ruiz spoke about his fight against Serin. “I settled down and started putting my punches together. I’m looking forward to fighting Haye and winning my third world title. I’m a free agent now and we’ll be talking to some promoters. This is a good opportunity for me with a title fight coming next year.”

Tony Cardinale, Ruiz’ manager/attorney, believes Haye-Ruiz will be a more action-packed, interesting and entertaining fight than either had against Valuev. “It’s difficult to look good against Valuev,” Cardinale noted. “John scored considerably more in his two controversial fights against Valuev than Haye. John chased Valuev around the ring, not the other way around. His new trainers, Miguel Diaz and Richie Sandoval, will put together an effective game plan for John. Without a doubt, John Ruiz will be the toughest opponent Haye has ever faced.”

Ruiz, the first and only world heavyweight champion of Latino heritage, hopes his fight against Haye will land in Las Vegas, but he’s also comfortable fighting Haye in England or Germany. “I live and train in Las Vegas,” he explained, “so I’d love to fight there. But I’m 6-0 in England and have a good fan base in Germany. Wherever I fight, I need my fans to support me, especially Latinos from al over the world.”

With a book about his life on the horizon, Ruiz notes that the perfect final chapter would include a third world title. “I’ve had an up-and-down career but it’s not over, yet. My life is good right now; I’m in a comfort zone. I got back to the basics and improved my style, earned another world title shot, and I’m a promotional free agent. I want to win another world title for my family and fans. I had fun celebrating Saturday night’s win at a cigar bar with my team and wife, Maribel. But the real party will be next year when I get my belt back. I’m a true fighter and David Haye’s going to find that out in the ring.”

Go on line to www.johnthequietmanruiz.com for more information about John Ruiz.

-JR-

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