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Williams, Quintana make weight!

9 Feb 2008 16:43       hits 2792 Print version

Paul Williams 146.75 vs Carlos Quintana 146.75
(WBO welterweight championship)
Andre Berto 146 vs Michael Tribant 146
Cristobal Arreola 244 vs Cliff Couser 234
Omri Lowther 138.5 vs Braulio Lopez 139
Bryan Mullis 156 vs Raymond Biggs 150
Venue: Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California
Promoter: Goossen Tutor
TV: HBO
Paul Williams: "I'm prepared to go the full 12 rounds. I'm not looking for a knockout. Since we are both southpaws, it evens the playing field. There are no advantages now."
Carlos Quintana: "Everybody fears Williams, but I'm not afraid of him. I welcome the opportunity. The fans know that I can fight, I showed that against Cotto. Williams is making a big mistake if he looks past me. I can't wait until Saturday. I'm coming to win."


Source: fightnews.com

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