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Featherweights collide in 2006 ShoBox finale
MARIO SANTIAGO (16-0, 11 KOs) 124.5 pounds
Regarding his fight against Andres Ledesma on Aug. 19, 2006: "I told myself to stay calm, but that didn't last for long. It was amazing to fight in my hometown for the first time."
"We have been working on the angles, avoiding punches and moving my head more. I am going to be quicker this time. We have been concentrating a lot on defense."
"I deserve to be in the top 10 in the featherweight rankings. I have worked hard for it. It is my goal. I have been beating guys, but it has been hard to get tough opponents."
"I am ready for Robert Guerrero, or whoever. I want to fight the best guys with the best records."
SALVADOR GARCIA (14-3-2, seven KOs) 126 pounds
"Santiago is a good fighter. He has a good lead right hand and goes to the body early. Santiago does not counterpunch. We want to keep him off guard."
"I want to outbox Santiago and fight him smart."
"During my hiatus from boxing, I got frustrated and thought my career was over, but I stayed in the gym. I had managerial problems."
TIMOTHY BRADLEY (16-0, 10 KOs) 140 pounds
"I want to be known as one of the greatest fighters. I want to be a legend. I believe I can do it. What motivates me is my family. I am sick of seeing my father work seven days a week. I want to see him do something he likes to do."
"Alfonso Sanchez was my best win, and this is my biggest fight."
"Rangel is really aggressive and comes straight forward. He throws wild punches from different angles. Once I start landing the right hand, the night should be easy."
"I have to control with the jab, keep it in Rangel's face. If I do that, I will dominate. Combinations and the jab are the keys to victory."
"I have been constantly working on my defense, fighting on the inside and being a more effective counter puncher."
"I want to be smart in there and not get too reckless because I know Rangel has a big punch."
"In my first 10-round fight, I could have gone 15. I trained really hard and was in great shape. I go full speed from the opening bell and never stop."
Regarding his fight against Andres Ledesma on Aug. 19, 2006: "I told myself to stay calm, but that didn't last for long. It was amazing to fight in my hometown for the first time."
"We have been working on the angles, avoiding punches and moving my head more. I am going to be quicker this time. We have been concentrating a lot on defense."
"I deserve to be in the top 10 in the featherweight rankings. I have worked hard for it. It is my goal. I have been beating guys, but it has been hard to get tough opponents."
"I am ready for Robert Guerrero, or whoever. I want to fight the best guys with the best records."
SALVADOR GARCIA (14-3-2, seven KOs) 126 pounds
"Santiago is a good fighter. He has a good lead right hand and goes to the body early. Santiago does not counterpunch. We want to keep him off guard."
"I want to outbox Santiago and fight him smart."
"During my hiatus from boxing, I got frustrated and thought my career was over, but I stayed in the gym. I had managerial problems."
TIMOTHY BRADLEY (16-0, 10 KOs) 140 pounds
"I want to be known as one of the greatest fighters. I want to be a legend. I believe I can do it. What motivates me is my family. I am sick of seeing my father work seven days a week. I want to see him do something he likes to do."
"Alfonso Sanchez was my best win, and this is my biggest fight."
"Rangel is really aggressive and comes straight forward. He throws wild punches from different angles. Once I start landing the right hand, the night should be easy."
"I have to control with the jab, keep it in Rangel's face. If I do that, I will dominate. Combinations and the jab are the keys to victory."
"I have been constantly working on my defense, fighting on the inside and being a more effective counter puncher."
"I want to be smart in there and not get too reckless because I know Rangel has a big punch."
"In my first 10-round fight, I could have gone 15. I trained really hard and was in great shape. I go full speed from the opening bell and never stop."
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