Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN and undercard fighters held a final press conference Thursday at B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill in Times Square as they near their Saturday, August 1 showdowns at Barclays Center.
Here is what Daniel Jacobs had to say Thursday:
DANIEL JACOBS
"This is another great opportunity to showcase my skills. I'm on a good knockout streak and I feel confident about this fight.
"Sergio Mora is a Rubik's cube, you have to figure him out. He's crafty and I have the utmost respect for him. I'm 100 percent confident in my ability to go out there and put on a good show
"I hear Sergio is coming here to knock me out and if that's the case this is going to be a real exciting fight. I look forward to it because I'm coming forward and if two guys are doing that it's going to be a great fight.
"I'm excited to give these Brooklyn fans a great fight. I love being at home and seeing all of the familiar faces I've seen since the amateur days."
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Barclays Center
"It's our 14th big night of boxing in Brooklyn and we're really excited about it. It's a business we're committed to and one we want to grow. Our goal is to go monthly with big events at Barclays Center.
"With Paulie and Danny, it's a big night to have them back at Barclays Center. It is the fourth time for both and they both represent Brooklyn so well.
"I want to welcome Sergio Mora for the first time and we're excited to have you in Brooklyn.
"As we've told Danny Garcia before, this is his second home and we're happy to have you and your father back.
"We're excited to be on ESPN, because they provide an incredible platform for these fighters and the sport as a whole.
"We expect a great crowd on Saturday night and we look forward to an exciting night at Barclays Center."
The event is headlined by undefeated star Danny "Swift" Garcia (30-0, 17 KOs) as he makes his 147-pound debut against two-time world champion Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi (33-6, 7 KOs). Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. as middleweight world champion Daniel "The Miracle Man" Jacobs (29-1, 26 KOs) defends in his hometown against former world champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora (28-3-2, 9 KOs).
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