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 mild heavyweight showdown that headlines a Fanmio PPV occasion on Saturday, July 6 from Honda Heart 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 mild heavyweight struggle.
Tickets for the stay occasion are on sale beginning at solely $25 (plus relevant charges and taxes) and can be found via Ticketmaster. A restricted variety of VIP packages which embody the most effective ringside seats, all-inclusive hospitality in Honda Heart’s unique Affect Membership, the chance to step into the ring after the struggle, 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 mild heavyweight struggle headlines a pay-per-view out there now for pre-order at FANMIO.com for $79.99. Followers can even buy via the Fanmio App, which is accessible globally through sensible televisions and cellular gadgets through Apple iOS and tvOS gadgets, Android Cellular, 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 Heart:
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 struggle. 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, care for 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 stated 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, day by day work on getting just a little bit higher, craftier and extra environment friendly. All that simply means extra violence come July 6. On July 4, come rejoice the US’ birthday and on July 6 come see me finish him.
“I’m meaner. I’m sooner. I’m extra explosive. And when it comes all the way down to it, I feel I’ve received the most effective arms 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 arms.”
DANIEL JACOBS
“I’m simply completely satisfied 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 struggle night time you guys are going to see why that is such an enormous card.
“I’m combating the likes of Shane Mosley Jr. who’s an up-and-coming man that’s very proficient. I look ahead to displaying you guys, with the entire expertise that I’ve, why I’m known 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 struggle night time. I admire 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 complete profession. I’ve seen his son struggle, however if you discuss ranges and also you discuss what it’s that I convey to the desk, clearly I see myself being the victor in no matter means 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 group has been cultivating… I simply need to say that I’m trying 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 unimaginable card and an unimaginable night time. Please don’t miss it. I’m blessed to be on this card combating a legend. This man is a two-time middleweight champion. Most individuals can’t grow 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 most effective fighter that I’ve been within the ring with. Nothing however respect. I’ve to lift my recreation. I’ve to be higher. And to grow to be higher you need to put your self in conditions like this. Adversity exhibits the person to himself, in order that’s what I’m doing, and that is my likelihood.
“No matter occurs, I’m going to grow to be higher due to it. And my purpose is to grow to be a legend as nicely. So I have to get in there with one other legend if that’s my pursuit. So after they stated you’ll be able to struggle Daniel Jacobs, I stated, ‘Wow, sure! Completely, in fact.’”
AMADO VARGAS
“I’ve been coaching my ass off. My dad has been placing me via rigorous coaching, and I can’t wait. You guys are going to see the advance 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 seeking to win. I’m seeking 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 exhausting and I’m assured within the coaching that I’m placing in. Like I stated, 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 struggle.
“Any man that places on a pair of boxing gloves has an opportunity. So I’m getting ready like I’m going to struggle Mike Tyson. On the finish of the day, I’ve received to be nicely ready. My father and my group 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 working your mouth, you ain’t going to do nothing. I do know all people don’t know my title, however come July 6 I promise y’all received’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 easy out.”
MANUEL CORREA
“This can be a enormous alternative for me. I’m prepared to face up and do what I do for my hometown. I hear him speaking plenty of loopy, however you need to stand on that. You must 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 report. So I’m not scared to struggle anyone. I’ve been that means my complete life, and now he’s going to search out out the exhausting means.
“It was all good again there. He was being pleasant after which he got here out right here making an attempt to behave in entrance of the cameras. You know the way they play, however we’re going to indicate him.
“Followers can count on fireworks. I’m all the time coming ahead. Should you have 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 maintaining the streak rolling and hold whooping ass. I’m coaching exhausting and I’m right here to symbolize and get my hand raised.
“I do know he’s recreation, however I’m recreation too. I field for actual and I’ve been boxing for some time. So I practice for actual and I practice in boxing. I plan on knocking this idiot out, too.”
ANTHONY PETTIS
“This can be a massive alternative on this card with all these guys, a number of the legends I grew up combating with. California, I do know you guys are out right here supporting us. Chris, I admire you taking this struggle and we’re going to have a great struggle.
“I’ve been sparring a number of the finest boxers on this planet to prepare for the championship MMA fights I’ve had, and it exhibits. In my first struggle, I fought Roy Jones Jr., so I couldn’t simply go on the market and knock him out. He’s a a lot larger man than me. Avila is extra my dimension, so I can go on the market and knock him out, and that’s what we’re coaching for.
“I feel that additional month simply added motivation. Each of us are able to go. We have been able to go final weekend. So this additional month simply provides that motivation to get the knockout on each ends. So search for a great struggle from each of us.”
