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RB: Can you give us your thoughts on your upcoming fight with Kermit Cintron? "I think that it is a very important fight for me and for my career with the name and record he brings. He is an ex world champion."
RB: His only two losses are to Antonio Margarito so his only losses have been to a champion.
AA: Right. His only two losses were to Antonio Margarito so he is going to be a tough fight. It is isn't going to be easy. He won't just go away.
RB: You fought on the same card as him in both of your last fights. Did you get to see his fight with Sergio Martinez?
AA: I only saw the three rounds after the controversy (7th round).
RB: Cintron didn't look very impressive in the fight. Many people were surprised it was a decision and thought Martinez won.
AA: I thought there was a big confusion.
RB: Yes Cintron thought he was headbutted in the 7th but it was called a punch. He got up after what appeared to be a 10 count. The ref was confused and it appeared the fight should have been over. Even with that many people thought Martinez won.
AA: I need to see it myself to comment on that.
RB: This is a do or die fight for Cintron. After losing to Margarito and then getting a draw in a fight with Martinez that many people thought he lost he needs to come out and at least look impressive. I think you are going to see the best that Cintron can be.
AA: I think that it will be interesting because he needs to win to get back to where he was as a champion. I think it will be a good fight. The fights between Mexico and Puerto Rico are always interesting.
RB: Mexico and Puerto Rico have a big rivalry in boxing.
AA: Mexico and Puerto Rico have a high level of boxing. It is a competition between Mexican pride and Puerto Rican pride. Puerto Rico has a high level of training and many skilled fighters and so does Mexico. The quality of the fighters in Mexico and Puerto Rico is what makes it such a great rivalry.
RB: I read that there was a photo shoot recently of the current 8 Puerto Rican boxing champions. Do you think the Mexican champions could do something like that? Do you think they are as united as the Puerto Ricans?
AA: Mexicans are a little different than the Puerto Ricans. Everyone thinks differently. We have different cultures and I don't know if that could happen.
RB: Puerto Rico is a small island compared to the size of Mexico. I think the proximity of the fighters may be a reason they are more united as well.
AA: Puerto Rico is a island but like I told you they have quality fighters like Mexico.
RB: If you win this fight and get Cintron's name on your resume who do you want next?
AA: I really can't answer that. Like I always say I am worrying about my next fight, the fight on May 30th. If we get through that fight then I will get with my manager and Gary (Shaw) and we can figure out what we should do next.
RB: I think if you win this fight then you would be ready for a title shot.
AA: That is something I would like. I would like to fight any of the champions out there but I will need to get with my team and we will figure that out.
RB: I already know the answer but I have to ask, do you have a message for the fans?
AA: (Laughing) Like I always say remember the name of Alfredo El Perro Angulo. When you watch me fight you know you will get a good show. Watch my fight on May 30th. You won't be sorry.
RB: Thanks for your time.
AA: Thank you Ryan. Take care.
RB: His only two losses are to Antonio Margarito so his only losses have been to a champion.
AA: Right. His only two losses were to Antonio Margarito so he is going to be a tough fight. It is isn't going to be easy. He won't just go away.
RB: You fought on the same card as him in both of your last fights. Did you get to see his fight with Sergio Martinez?
AA: I only saw the three rounds after the controversy (7th round).
RB: Cintron didn't look very impressive in the fight. Many people were surprised it was a decision and thought Martinez won.
AA: I thought there was a big confusion.
RB: Yes Cintron thought he was headbutted in the 7th but it was called a punch. He got up after what appeared to be a 10 count. The ref was confused and it appeared the fight should have been over. Even with that many people thought Martinez won.
AA: I need to see it myself to comment on that.
RB: This is a do or die fight for Cintron. After losing to Margarito and then getting a draw in a fight with Martinez that many people thought he lost he needs to come out and at least look impressive. I think you are going to see the best that Cintron can be.
AA: I think that it will be interesting because he needs to win to get back to where he was as a champion. I think it will be a good fight. The fights between Mexico and Puerto Rico are always interesting.
RB: Mexico and Puerto Rico have a big rivalry in boxing.
AA: Mexico and Puerto Rico have a high level of boxing. It is a competition between Mexican pride and Puerto Rican pride. Puerto Rico has a high level of training and many skilled fighters and so does Mexico. The quality of the fighters in Mexico and Puerto Rico is what makes it such a great rivalry.
RB: I read that there was a photo shoot recently of the current 8 Puerto Rican boxing champions. Do you think the Mexican champions could do something like that? Do you think they are as united as the Puerto Ricans?
AA: Mexicans are a little different than the Puerto Ricans. Everyone thinks differently. We have different cultures and I don't know if that could happen.
RB: Puerto Rico is a small island compared to the size of Mexico. I think the proximity of the fighters may be a reason they are more united as well.
AA: Puerto Rico is a island but like I told you they have quality fighters like Mexico.
RB: If you win this fight and get Cintron's name on your resume who do you want next?
AA: I really can't answer that. Like I always say I am worrying about my next fight, the fight on May 30th. If we get through that fight then I will get with my manager and Gary (Shaw) and we can figure out what we should do next.
RB: I think if you win this fight then you would be ready for a title shot.
AA: That is something I would like. I would like to fight any of the champions out there but I will need to get with my team and we will figure that out.
RB: I already know the answer but I have to ask, do you have a message for the fans?
AA: (Laughing) Like I always say remember the name of Alfredo El Perro Angulo. When you watch me fight you know you will get a good show. Watch my fight on May 30th. You won't be sorry.
RB: Thanks for your time.
AA: Thank you Ryan. Take care.
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