The press conference in anticipation of the boxing party featuring Artur Petriev and Callum Smith on August 19 at the Videotron Center was held with the greatest respect on Thursday afternoon, as the two men believed they would put up a tough fight.
Eye of the Tiger Management president Camille Estefan has good reason to show his enthusiasm, with nearly 5,000 tickets sold. The success of the event is virtually guaranteed. It remains to be seen if Beterbiev will be able to satisfy the local audience.
“We are excited to have the fight in Quebec. Artur did many of them early in his career and he loved them. […] It’s in good shape and mountaintop camp ran well. We recently started preparing in Montreal so Arthur can give the fans what they want, a victory on August 19th,” said his coach Mark Ramsey.
Moreover, the IBF, WBC and WBO light heavyweight world champions seem to be aware that the National Day weekend is approaching. He also attempted, with relative success, some rapprochement with the francophones. “I’m proud to be a Quebec,” he said in Molière’s language before returning to English.
– For his part, Smith and his clan said they were happy to be in the ancient capital, explaining that the duel would certainly be decisive for the career of the 33-year-old Briton.
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