{"id":49134,"date":"2014-12-17T21:35:55","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T03:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=49134"},"modified":"2014-12-17T21:35:55","modified_gmt":"2014-12-18T03:35:55","slug":"jo-jo-dan-vs-kevin-bizier-artur-beterbiev-vs-jeff-page-jr-heats-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=49134","title":{"rendered":"Jo Jo Dan Vs Kevin Bizier & Artur Beterbiev Vs Jeff Page, JR. HEATS UP"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"reyesglovesheader\"<\/a>Jo Jo Dan, Kevin Bizier, Artur Beterbiev and Jeff Page Jr. held a final press conference at Houston’s Bar & Grill in Quebec City on Wednesday just two days before their bouts on the undercard of this Friday’s SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION from Pepsi Coliseum.<\/p>\n

Bizier (23-1, 16 KOs), of Quebec, will face the only man to defeat him, Canadian-based Romanian Dan (33-2, 18 KOs) in a 12-round IBF welterweight eliminator – the winner to face World Champion Kell Brook – in the co-feature of a four-fight telecast, live on SHOWTIME (9 p.. ET\/PT, delayed on the West Coast).<\/p>\n

In the opening bout of the telecast, two-time Russian Olympian Beterbiev (6-0, 6 KOs), who twice beat WBO\/WBA\/IBF Champion Sergey Kovalev in the amateurs, will square off with fellow unbeaten Page (15-0, 10 KOs), of Andover, Kansas, in a 10-round light heavyweight scrap.<\/p>\n

In the main event, WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (24-1, 20 KOs) will defend his title against Russian challenger Dmitry “The Hunter” Sukhotskiy (22-2, 16 KOs) in a 12-round bout. Rounding out the telecast, super middleweight contender Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell (23-1, 16 KOs), will face Derek “The Black Lion” Edwards (27-3-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round IBF super middleweight elimination bout.<\/p>\n

Here’s what the participants had to say on Wednesday:<\/p>\n

JO JO DAN:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I’m more prepared than I was for the first fight [against Bizier in November 2013]. I’m in better shape, both physically and mentally. I expect it to be a great fight. I’m going to put on a great performance to win the fight.<\/p>\n

“It depends on him if this fight will be a war. If he wants to bang, we’ll bang. If he wants to box, we’ll box. It depends on his strategy. I’m able to adjust to anything.<\/p>\n

“I can’t predict the ending until the fight starts. I’m ready for Friday. I can’t wait to get in the ring to prove that I will win again.<\/p>\n

“I’m excited to make a great impression for the fans in the U.S.”<\/p>\n

KEVIN BIZIER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“It was the best training camp since I turned professional. I’m happy with where I am and I feel I did everything necessary to walk out of the ring with a victory.<\/p>\n

“What killed us in the first fight was the holding from Jo Jo Dan. Every time I did something good he would hold me, and then he would respond with garbage punches that made him look good. Even if I landed the cleaner punches he would score with garbage punches after holding.<\/p>\n

“The holding was a huge issue and we’re going to make sure the referee doesn’t allow it this time around.<\/p>\n

“I’m ready for everything. I’m ready for a war. I’ve been ready since the last fight. Whatever he brings to the table, I will be one step ahead.<\/p>\n

“I will win. I promise you. If the knockout comes, it comes.”<\/p>\n

ARTUR BETERBIEV:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I trained really hard. Everything was on schedule. We’re prepared and ready to fight.<\/p>\n

“My main goal isn’t to knock him out, it’s to win the fight. If I do everything right then the fight will end in a knockout.<\/p>\n

“I’ll do what I have to do to win over the U.S. fans. I know I’m not that well known in the U.S., but I’m going to show them my skills and give them my best. I’m a simple person but I’m going to open up and earn their respect.<\/p>\n

“I’d like to fight for a world championship and become a world champion in 2015.”<\/p>\n

JEFF PAGE JR.:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Training camp went great. We trained up in the higher altitude of Big Bear [Calif.] with Abel Sanchez, bringing in fighters from all over the world. I’m in the best shape of my life. We’re very confident for this fight.<\/p>\n

“I’m coming to win. I didn’t come all the way here to get knocked out.<\/p>\n

“I’ve been in Quebec for two days and I love this city, I love the people here. I’m ready to put on a good show for them.<\/p>\n

“He has power, but I have a lot of power, too. I’m going to counter his power with my speed and footwork. I have great power – 10 knockouts in 15 fights.<\/p>\n

“I’m not afraid to trade with him, but I’ll use my footwork and speed to beat him.<\/p>\n

“I’m predicting a knockout. I train for knockouts, but I’m prepared to go the full 10 rounds.”<\/p>\n

Stevenson vs. Sukhotskiy, a 12-round light heavyweight bout for Stevenson’s WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship, will air live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET\/PT, delayed on the West Coast) in the main event SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION from Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada. In the co-feature, Jo Jo Dan will face Kevin Bizier in a 12-round IBF welterweight eliminator. Also on the card, Andre Dirrell will face Derek Edwards in a 12-round IBF super middleweight elimination bout and Artur Beterbiev will take on Jeff Page Jr. in a 10-round light heavyweight scrap. The event is presented by Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) in association with Mise-O-Jeu and Videotron.<\/p>\n

Tickets range from $25 to $250 and are on sale in the branches of the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec (418) 691-7211 or 1 (800) 900-7469, online at www.billeteck.com, at GYM (514) 383-0666 or Boxing Club Champion (514) 376-0980.<\/p>\n

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