At the "Maul In Manchester" on Thursday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena in New Hampshire, middleweight Peter Quillen stopped Sam Hill in the tenth and final round, light middle Ronald Hearns finished off Alexander Pacheco Quiroz in the first and light welter Danny O'Connor made his professional debut by scoring a second round TKO against Jose Guerrido.
Peter Quillin:
"I felt like the guy wasn't answering back and the ref stopped. I should get credit for beating a guy like that. He's very durable. I almost hurt my hands I hit him so hard.
"I came here to win, going the distance and winning round, or stopping him. I knew he came to fight and I'm proud with the win.
"I'm dedicated myself to boxing 24 hours a day. This is my job, not a hobby. I wanted to show people tonight that I'm an all-around fighter. I was ready to go 10 rounds. He was durable but I had to chase him a bit."
Ronald Hearns:
"I'm very happy. I established my jab and showed my speed. I thought it was a great performance tonight. This will make me sharper for my next fight.
"Early next year I think I'll be ready for a world title shot. When I'm out in with an A fighter, I'll fight to their level. I fight a lot of those guys in the gym.
"I've only been doing this since I was 24. I wasn't allowed to put on gloves until then and it's amazing what I'm doing now."
Danny O'Connor:
"I've started my pro career and put my amateur career behind me. I felt great. It was a great debut in front of all my fans, friends and family. I wanted everything to be perfect, but with the crowed, my family, no headgear….I came out eager. I'm happy with the way I fought.
"Signing with Warriors Boxing was the best fit for me and my family."
"Me and my coaches work a lot on body punching, even in the amateurs, but sometimes body punches don't score points. I slowed him down (with body punches) and the rounds are longer. I felt one connect and I knew that punch really hurt him. His corner threw in the towel."
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