Boxing Quotes: Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornelas

Bernard Hopkins and Enrique Ornelas participated in a media conference call ahead of their light heavyweight clash at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, December 2.

Bernard Hopkins: “This guy (Enrique Ornelas) is not a cream puff. This guy is not anyone that you pick for a tune-up or a softy. Enrique and his brother are well respected and have given everyone they fought a fight, win lose or draw. That’s the type of guy I am, I duck no one. I take no one lightly. Again, I didn’t want to be a part of the matchmaking part. A fight is a fight, no matter if you’re in Vegas or you’re in Philadelphia.

“I’m feeling good. I’ve trained a little bit more reserved because when you’re young, you have a lot more energy. I know the media is trying to figure out when the hell this guy is going to look like he’s 45. I have a future, even at 44.

“Anything is possible. Never rule anything out for me. People have ruled me out a lot in my life, and that’s been my biggest motivation. December 2 starts a marathon for me, a marathon of super greatness.”

Enrique Ornelas: “I really don’t feel like it’s his (Bernard Hopkins’) backyard. Once we’re in the ring, it’s something that we both do. I know I’m fighting in his city, and I know that I’m going to have less of the crowd going for me, but it’s just all the better. It makes you push harder and just show the people that I really do want to fight. I’m there to fight. It’s what I love to do and I just want to prove it.

“We just have to stay busy and try to find anything that he can give us. He’s seen it all, so we really can’t show him anything different. We just have to be ready and take the opportunities every time he gives them to us.”

“Broad Street Brawl”: Hopkins vs. Ornelas, a 12-round light heavyweight bout which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions East and sponsored by MGM Grand in Las Vegas will be televised live on VERSUS beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first bell rings at 6 p.m. ET.

Tickets priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale and available for purchase exclusively through ComcastTIX on line at ComcastTIX.com, by calling 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Liacouras Center box office.

Discounts are being offered to the following groups at the Liacouras Center Box Office: Veterans & Military: a 20% percent off to those with a current or past military identification (limit of 8 tickets per ID presented); Police & Fire Department Personnel: a 10% discount on all price categories (limit of 2 tickets per ID presented) and Students: a 10% discount on all tickets and $25 for $15 (limit of 2 tickets per ID presented).

In addition to fighting for his fans, Hopkins will be fighting for charity as he has committed to donating one dollar from each ticket sold to three select charities. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Philadelphia & Susquehanna Valley, The Hero Thrill Show and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.