Fight sports activities superstars Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal exchanged heated trash discuss earlier than a scuffle ensued between the fighters’ camps at Thursday’s press convention in Anaheim, elevating the stakes and tensions much more forward of their professional boxing gentle heavyweight showdown that headlines a Fanmio PPV occasion on Saturday, July 6 from Honda Middle in Anaheim, California.
The press convention additionally featured two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs and thrilling contender Shane Mosley Jr., who will meet within the co-main occasion, unbeaten prospect Amado Vargas, the son of former longtime boxing champion Fernando Vargas, who faces Sean Garcia, the youthful brother of boxing star Ryan Garcia, in an eight-round light-weight attraction, light-weight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa, who face off in a 10-round bout, in addition to Diaz’s teammate and all-action brawler Chris Avila and MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, who will duel in a six-round gentle heavyweight combat.
Tickets for the stay occasion are on sale beginning at solely $25 (plus relevant charges and taxes) and can be found by way of Ticketmaster. A restricted variety of VIP packages which embody the very best ringside seats, all-inclusive hospitality in Honda Middle’s unique Affect Membership, the chance to step into the ring after the combat, VIP entry to the weigh-in, and extra.
Fanmio will current the occasion in affiliation with Diaz’s Actual Combat Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Promotions.
The ten-round 175-pound gentle heavyweight combat headlines a pay-per-view obtainable now for pre-order at FANMIO.com for $79.99. Followers may also buy by way of the Fanmio App, which is obtainable globally by way of sensible televisions and cell units by way of Apple iOS and tvOS units, Android Cell, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, Vizio Good TV, Google TV and Chromecast.
Here’s what the fighters needed to say Thursday from Brewery X Biergarten Patio at Honda Middle:
NATE DIAZ
“I got here right here to whoop ass and do my factor. I hope y’all watch!
“I really feel like I’m sick of this (stuff). I’m able to combat. I’m prepared for the present to go on.
“He higher hope he will get the knockout. If not, he’s getting (messed) up.”
JORGE MASVIDAL
“I’m able to get in there July 6, handle enterprise, knock this (man) out and go chill with my household. Let’s get to it!
“On the finish of the day, all that issues is that I’m in form and like I mentioned earlier, it’s not going to the judges. And never due to a minimize, or nothing, however due to a clear KO. That’s what I’m coaching for.
“I’ve gotten extra time to hone in on the craft, sharper at boxing, each day work on getting slightly bit higher, craftier and extra environment friendly. All that simply means extra violence come July 6. On July 4, come have a good time the US’ birthday and on July 6 come see me finish him.
“I’m meaner. I’m quicker. I’m extra explosive. And when it comes all the way down to it, I feel I’ve acquired the very best fingers in MMA. On July 6, I get to show that. No questions, no nothing. We’re going to search out out. There’s none of that jiu-jitsu (stuff), none of that hugging, it’s simply straight fingers.”
DANIEL JACOBS
“I’m simply joyful to be part of this card with so many champions, so many up-and-coming future stars. It’s an honor and a privilege and are available combat night time you guys are going to see why that is such a giant card.
“I’m preventing the likes of Shane Mosley Jr. who’s an up-and-coming man that’s very gifted. I look ahead to displaying you guys, with the entire expertise that I’ve, why I’m referred to as the ‘Miracle Man’. I’ve been off for 2 years and now I’ve taken the time to get my thoughts, physique and spirit intact. You guys are going to see the results on combat night time. I respect all of the love, however you guys are going to see the return of the ‘Miracle Man’.
“I knew I needed to complete my profession with a bang. So that is representing the following step in me getting that Corridor of Fame plaque.
“I’ve been a fan of Shane Mosely Sr. for my whole profession. I’ve seen his son combat, however if you discuss ranges and also you discuss what it’s that I carry to the desk, clearly I see myself being the victor in no matter method or vogue that victory comes. It’ll be an honor to step into the ring with the son of a legend, but it surely’ll cease there as a result of he’s not his dad.
“I do know precisely what I’ve been doing and what works. I do know what my staff has been cultivating… I simply wish to say that I’m wanting ahead to July 6 and the West Coast is in for a deal with for certain!”
SHANE MOSLEY JR.
“Like all people has been saying, that is going to be an unbelievable card and an unbelievable night time. Please don’t miss it. I’m blessed to be on this card preventing a legend. This man is a two-time middleweight champion. Most individuals can’t turn out to be a champion and he grew to become champion twice. I’m excited to be part of this occasion.
“That is by far the very best fighter that I’ve been within the ring with. Nothing however respect. I’ve to lift my sport. I’ve to be higher. And to turn out to be higher it’s important to put your self in conditions like this. Adversity reveals the person to himself, in order that’s what I’m doing, and that is my probability.
“No matter occurs, I’m going to turn out to be higher due to it. And my aim is to turn out to be a legend as nicely. So I have to get in there with one other legend if that’s my pursuit. So once they mentioned you possibly can combat Daniel Jacobs, I mentioned, ‘Wow, sure! Completely, after all.’”
AMADO VARGAS
“I’ve been coaching my ass off. My dad has been placing me by way of rigorous coaching, and I can’t wait. You guys are going to see the development from the start of my profession to the place I’m at now and I can’t wait. Watch July 6 on Fanmio PPV. Let’s go!
“I’m a competitor. He’s a competitor. He’s trying to win. I’m trying to win. On the finish of the day, there can solely be one winner and that’s going to be me. I’ve been coaching actually onerous and I’m assured within the coaching that I’m placing in. Like I mentioned, you’re going to see a unique me, extra skillful, extra on-point. I simply can’t wait. My pops has been getting me nice sparring and I’m prepared for this combat.
“Any man that places on a pair of boxing gloves has an opportunity. So I’m making ready like I’m going to combat Mike Tyson. On the finish of the day, I’ve acquired to be nicely ready. My father and my staff are ensuring of that. On July 6, I’m going to placed on a hell of a efficiency. Thanks to the followers and to all people that’s right here. Watch me go 11-0!”
DEVIN CUSHING
“I’m able to placed on a present. I’m going to kick his ass on July 6. All that operating your mouth, you ain’t going to do nothing. I do know all people don’t know my identify, however come July 6 I promise y’all gained’t neglect it. Devin Cushing, bear in mind it, as a result of I’m coming to steal the present.
“Three piece and a soda, that’s what he’s getting. I’m going to bust his ass up. I’m going to beat him up. I’m going to drown him. I’m going to knock him clean out.”
MANUEL CORREA
“This can be a big alternative for me. I’m prepared to face up and do what I do for my hometown. I hear him speaking numerous loopy, however it’s important to stand on that. It’s a must to present us. We’re going to see. He hasn’t fought anyone but. He fought a bunch of bums and he’s feeling himself. However you’ve seen who I fought. I fought Olympians with lower than 10 fights on my file. So I’m not scared to combat anyone. I’ve been that method my complete life, and now he’s going to search out out the onerous method.
“It was all good again there. He was being pleasant after which he got here out right here attempting to behave in entrance of the cameras. You understand how they play, however we’re going to point out him.
“Followers can anticipate fireworks. I’m at all times coming ahead. In case you take a look at any of my fights, I’m urgent the motion it doesn’t matter what. Win or lose, I’m coming ahead.”
CHRIS AVILA
“I’m out right here doing my factor proper now. I’m planning on retaining the streak rolling and maintain whooping ass. I’m coaching onerous and I’m right here to symbolize and get my hand raised.
“I do know he’s sport, however I’m sport too. I field for actual and I’ve been boxing for some time. So I prepare for actual and I prepare in boxing. I plan on knocking this idiot out, too.”
ANTHONY PETTIS
“This can be a huge alternative on this card with all these guys, a few of the legends I grew up preventing with. California, I do know you guys are out right here supporting us. Chris, I respect you taking this combat and we’re going to have a very good combat.
“I’ve been sparring a few of the greatest boxers on the earth to prepare for the championship MMA fights I’ve had, and it reveals. In my first combat, I fought Roy Jones Jr., so I couldn’t simply go on the market and knock him out. He’s a a lot greater man than me. Avila is extra my measurement, so I can go on the market and knock him out, and that’s what we’re coaching for.
“I feel that further month simply added motivation. Each of us are able to go. We had been able to go final weekend. So this further month simply provides that motivation to get the knockout on each ends. So search for a very good combat from each of us.”
