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Quotes & Weights: Travis Walker, T.J. Wilson, Omri Lowther & Jesus RodriguezBy Boxing Press October 19th, 2007 All Press Releases
The co-feature will match Omri Lowther (9-0, 8 KOs) and Jesus “Chuy” Rodriguez (16-2, 5 KOs) in an eight-round junior welterweight bout. The telecast will originate from Raley Field in Sacramento, Calif. Duva Boxing, in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions, will promote the event. In the ShoBox main event Friday, Feb. 2, IBF No. 10-ranked “Fast” Eddie Chambers will face IBF No. 3 Calvin Brock in a 12-round IBF heavyweight title elimination bout at Tacoma, Wash. On Nov. 16 in a special ShoBox event airing live from St. Lucia, WBC No. 7-ranked Cristobal Arreola will face dangerous, undefeated challenger Teke Oruh in a 10-round fight for the WBC Continental Americas title. NOTE: THURSDAY’S WEIGHTS – Walker weighed 240 pounds, Wilson 282; Lowther weighed 138, Rodriguez 139½. TRAVIS WALKER “Let’s see what he really has. I feel I am ready to step up against top-10 contenders, but I know I have to win this one first. There is a big target on my back. It will be a big plus for anybody if they beat me. So there’s no way I’ll overlook anybody. I’ve fought two left-handers in a row so that will not be a problem. “But I know it is important that I not only win, but look good. So, you won’t see me fighting in cruise control. There is so much on my plate. I want to continue to impress SHOWTIME so they will ask me back. I have to keep doing what I am doing. “He’s something like 6-foot-6, but I love fighting taller guys than me (note: Walker is six-four-and-a-half). This is going to be a great fight Friday night. I hope everybody watches me cut him down to size.’’ T.J. WILSON “This is a great opportunity for me and I thank SHOWTIME and everyone involved for making it happen. Obviously, Walker thinks he can beat me which is why he accepted the fight. But he is in for the surprise of his life. “I feel great and I am in great shape. I know if I fight smart and do what I have to do, it will be OK.’’ OMRI LOWTHER “But as great as fighting on television is, so is keeping the zero at the end of my record. One punch can change everything, so whether I’m fighting with no one watching or fighting before millions on SHOWTIME, I don’t want to lose my “O.’ “I am a boxer who likes to apply pressure, get off first and dictate the pace and Rodriguez likes to come forward so I don’t expect I’ll have to look for him. Style-wise, this can’t be anything but a great fight and I am really looking forward to it. “A lot of my fights have ended early (all of his knockouts have come in three rounds or less, including six in the opening session) but the one time I went six rounds was a lot easier than I thought it would be. “Going eight rounds will not be a problem, if the fight goes that far. I have been sparring eight and 10 rounds with different sparring partners. But it doesn’t matter if I win by KO or decision. The important thing is to win.’’ JESUS “CHUY” RODRIGUEZ “I made mistakes, but I did the time and am older and much more mature. I am focused. My trainers (Max Garcia and “Coach” Don Familton) have worked very hard to help improve my skills. I know I am better. “I am fighting a good guy with a lot of knockouts, but I am here to keep it going and win again. I am confident and ready for a top showing. If he runs, it is going to make it even better for me.’’ Related Boxing Articles...
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