Final Press Conference Quotes: Brewster-Meehan, Spinks-Gonzalez

01.09.04 – Photo: Tom Casino – Undisputed Welterweight Champion Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks will defend his titles against former world champion and WBC No. 1 contender Miguel Angel Gonzalez on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coats). In the co-featured bout, WBO Heavyweight Champion “Relentless” Lamon Brewster will take on Australian Heavyweight Champion Kali “Checkmate” Meehan. Tickets for this exciting evening of boxing are priced at $500, $300, $200, $100 and $40 and are on sale now at the Mandalay Bay Box Office and all TicketMaster outlets. To order tickets by phone, call (702) 632-7580.

LAMON BREWSTER (30-2, 27 KOs)

“I appreciate SHOWTIME giving me a chance to display my talents. No way I take this guy lightly. They are already talking about who I am going to fight next, but my entire focus is on Kali Meehan. He is tall enough and I cannot see over him. I just want to take care of business. This is going to be a great fight. Do not blink..

KALI MEEHAN (29-1, 23 KOs)

“For me to fight for the world heavyweight title is a dream. This has been an awesome experience already. I am fighting a guy who beat Wladimir Klitschko, so I know I am fighting a great fighter. Win, lose or draw, I hope fans see that I am a good fighter and deserving of this fight.”

CORY SPINKS (32-2, 11 KOs)

“I would like to thank SHOWTIME for this opportunity. I have prepared myself for anything. I am ready to fight. I let my hands to the talking but, trust me, I am going to put on a show.”

MIGUEL ANGEL GONZALEZ (50-3-1, 40 KOs)

“I am in the best shape of my life. There will be no excuses. I want the fight to happen now.”