World Boxing Council super flyweight world champion Carlos “Principe” Cuadras (35-0-1, 27KOs) says he's not bothered a fig that sour grapes "experts" predict his defeat at the hands of Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (45-0, 38KOs), on September 10 at the Inglewood Forum in California.
A month from the fight, Cuadras is 125 pounds. He notes with satisfaction that Roman is training for the first time in the mountains. And that speaks for itself, as he is aware Caudras will be the toughest fight of his life, trying to conquer a fourth world crown.
“I am not bothered being the underdog. I think that the people that bet on me will be very happy indeed as I will defeat Roman in fruitful style.”
The WBC super flyweight champion explained that in spite of everything said, their friendship of years will survive and flourish.
“This is a business and a sport, and he already knew we must fight sooner or later. The friendship is still there, we will only put it aside for a few minutes while we are in the ring.”
ALSO ON THE CARD: Following their epic 2016 “Fight of the Year” candidate this past April 15 at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Kamegai, (26-3-2, 23KO’s) and Jesus “Renuente” Soto-Karass, (28-10-4, 18KO’s), will battle once again. The ten round super welterweight clash will serve as the chief support to the main event. Both fights will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Tickets for this outstanding evening of professional boxing priced at $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25 will go on sale Friday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. PT through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000) and the Forum Box Office.
Gonzalez vs. Cuadras is presented by K2 Promotions in association with Teiken Promotions. Kamegai vs. Soto-Karass 2 is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Teiken Promotions.
