The Box Off press conference quotes
A selection of quotes from The Box Off’s press conference today, ahead of fight night taking place in Telford, this Saturday, September 16, broadcast live on Boxing Social YouTube channel from 6:15pm.
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Hear what the four team captains had to say today at the final presser:
Ricky Hatton
‘Manchester Revolution’ team
“The Box Off lets me give back to the sport I love and I can’t lose to a Yorkshireman”
“The Box Off is a brilliant opportunity for these boxers to come through and make a name for themselves. I said yes to be a part of this event when I heard I get to represent Manchester on the boxing scene. It’s the sport I love and it’s helped me throughout my life, I want to give back by helping my team win the competition. Also, as a Mancunian, I can’t be losing to any Yorkshireman, Johnny’s [Nelson] team should be worried of the Revolution.”
Johnny Nelson
Captain of the ‘Leeds Armoury’ team –
“We have to represent Leeds, it will kill me to lose to Manchester”
“It was a long time ago when I was in the exact same situation as these boxers in my team. The Box Off are doing an amazing job, they’re taking this risk in boxing. The fighters have to start somewhere, so unless you’re an A-grade fighter or an Olympic athlete, you’re not going to get this sort of coverage. This was my start, the only reason I’m where I am today is because the boxing promoter made a mistake and I kept winning. These guys have been given the opportunity, I’m proud to be involved. To see Ricky [Hatton] involved is brilliant, but I have to represent Leeds and it would kill me to lose to him and Manchester.”
Tom Skinner
Captain of the ‘London Guv’nors’ team
“We’ll win this competition because we’re the Guv’nors!”
“I was very happy to be given the opportunity to represent London in The Box Off. To be in the presence of absolute legends in the sport, such as Johnny [Nelson] and Ricky [Hatton] is a dream and I’m very proud. We’re going to show Jaykae and ‘The Tribe’ that we’re the Guv’nors and that we’ll win this competition, even with greats coaching the opposing teams.”
Jaykae
Captain of the ‘Birmingham Tribe’ team
“Me and Tom are representatives of our communities, anyone can come and get it!”
“Captaining a boxing team to represent my home City is a dream come true. Me and Tom [Skinner] are representatives of the Birmingham and London communities, respectively. That’s the good thing about having us included, because our fans may not be the biggest boxing fans, but it brings attention to the event which then brings attention to the fighters who are trying to make a name for themselves. I fully believe my team can win it all, anyone can get it, even Ricky [Hatton] and Johnny’s [Nelson] fighters.”
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