Boxing Weigh-in and Quotes: Night of the Rising Stars

Dan Batchelder: “It’s good to be fighting back East, back home. Matt’s a good fighter and we’re going to give you guys your money’s worth.”

Matt Godfrey: “I want to thank Batchelder’s camp for taking the fight. I have less than half the fights he has and he’s taking a risk. It’s a big fight for me. I trained as hard as possible for this fight. He’s in incredible shape, I’m in incredible shape and we’re going to put on a good
show.”

Jason Estrada: “I hope this guy will put up a fight. You’ll see tomorrow night why guys keep pulling out against me. I’m ready. I was in camp for a while and I’m in the best shape of my boxing career. I have to thank Bruce Blair (strength and conditioning coach).”

Mike Oliver: “I feel like I’m back in the amateurs up here with Matt (Godfrey), Jason (Estrada) and Matt (Remillard). I’m ready to fight. I’m going to knockout this kid, probably in the second round. I’m ready for him.”

Tony Grano: “I’m looking forward to fighting tomorrow night. I’m excited. I know he’s a tough opponent. I’m dedicating tomorrow’s fight to a good friend I lost, Tim Hazelton.”

Mike Miller: “I’m not much of a talker. I’m happy to be fighting.”

Matt Remillard: “I want to thank the WBC for giving me this opportunity to fight for a title (WBC Youth). I’m in great shape, I know Jose’s in great spade. Two undefeated fighters are putting their records on the line. It’s going to be a war.”

WEIGHTS FROM HARTFORD
(“Night of the Rising Stars”)

Matt Godfrey 199 lbs.
vs.
Danny Batchelder 192 ½ lbs.

Matt Remillard 127 ½ lbs.
vs.
Jose Hernandez 127 ½ lbs

Jason Estrada 251 lbs.
vs.
Maurice Wheeler (late replacement, weigh in tomorrow)

Israel Cardona 147 lbs.
vs.
Shaka Moore 143 lbs.

Mike Oliver 123 ½ lbs.
vs.
Oscar De La Cruz (weigh in tomorrow)

Tony Grano 214 lbs.
vs.
Mike Miller 255 lbs.

Enrique Palau 159 lbs.
vs.
James North 164 lbs.