'Road To Glory' Press Conference Quotes

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (September 27, 2012) – “Road To Glory,” headlined by a 10-round title bout featuring undefeated super middleweight contender Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs), fighting out of nearby Worcester, Massachusetts, defending his United States Boxing Association (USBA) against unbeaten power-puncher Jason “Monstruo” Escalera (13-0-1, 12 KOs), of Union City, New Jersey.

Edwin Rodriguez:  “I had a good training camp in Houston.  They put me through hell.  I’m ready to show the world that I’m a top 10 super middleweight in the world.  I know Jason Escalera is a good fighter.  He’s Puerto Rican, so he has a lot of will.  Saturday night I need to break him down, take his will, and knock him out.  I’m going to stay in the middle of the ring and take this guy out before the sixth round.”

Jason Escalera:  “I’m excited.  Camp was good and I was in the ring with known fighters like Demetrius Hopkins, Joe Smith, Ossie Duran, Glen Tapia, Danny Jacobs and Curtis Stevens.  I’ve been working for this day to put on a show.  Lou (DiBella), I’m going to disappoint you. I gotta do what I gotta do.”

Lou DiBella (promoter of Rodriquez): “Escalera can’t be in a bad fight.  He keeps coming forward throwing punches.  Having said that, I don’t think he will win, but it’s going to be a great fight.  It’s the kind of match that’s entertaining and exciting. That’s why it’s on HBO. Edwin is now a top contender in the world.  He is one of the top 168-pounders in the world.”
 
Joe DeGuardia (Escalera’s promoter, Star Boxing): “Like Lou said, Escalera can’t be in a dull fight.  He’s like Rocky, working in a meat market for the last eight years.  I’m proud of him.  He’s taken on anybody we’ve put in front of him.  He punches like a mule.  He keeps ticking and is undefeated.  He’s an undefeated brawler.  People want to see a fighter like him.  He’s coming into Rodriguez’ hometown going for a knockout.”