JOHN DUDDY: “I’ve worked very hard -- I’m sure Anthony has too – for this fight. We’re both hungry and eager to give fans what they want. I’m looking forward to it. My career has come along and, hopefully, this will be my biggest fight. Stay in your seats. There’s going to be a lot of excitement whether it goes one or 12 rounds.”
ANTHONY BONSANTE: “I’ve prepared long and hard for this fight. John’s a
strong fighter. He has age on his side but I’m going to use my experience. I plan to be there in the12th round. Neither one of us is going to be hard to find. I’m excited to be here (NYC). My family’s here but they’re out sightseeing. I’m not Irish but I can still have fun on St. Patrick’s Day.”
GIOVANNI LORENZO: “I want to thank Irish Ropes for putting me on this fight. I feel honored and happy to be fighting on John Duddy’s card. He’s a great fighter. I’m prepared to put on a good show.”
MAUREEN SHEA: “I want to thank Irish Ropes for putting me on the undercard.I admire John and have seen where he’s come from and where he’s going. My father’s birthday is Friday and normally I’d dedicate the fight to him. But I’m dedicating my fight to a seven-year-old from New Rochelle, Faith, who I learned has a malignant brain tumor. I’ll be wearing her name on my skirt.”
(John Duddy Documentary Airing On MSG: A documentary about John Duddy, entitled “The Contender,” will makes its US premier tonight (March 13) at 10:30 PM/ET on the MSG Network and re-air Thursday and Friday evenings (March 14-15). “The Contender” was produced by BBC Northern Ireland. )
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