Evander Holyfield:
“I’m happy to have the
opportunity to fight in Las
Vegas again. Everything that’s
happened to me has been here –
in 1984 I had to win Saturday
and Sunday to make the Olympic
team. In 1990, 1993, 1996 and
2000 I won the heavyweight title
here. Las Vegas has been the
place that’s given me the
opportunity to be the person I
am. I’m thankful for Botha
giving me an opportunity to
fight for a title again. My goal
has simply been to be undisputed
heavyweight champion.
I’m a person – I think my
attitude is good when people
tell me I can’t do something --
I’m driven by what people say I
can’t do to prove I can. I’m not
disappointed by decisions. I
felt I beat Valuev. I won’t quit
seeking to do my best and
Saturday night you’ll see me
give my all. If not enough, I’ll
make adjustments.
“To be perfect is to reach my
goal. I thought I did it in 1999
against Lennox (Lewis). Here, in
2010, and it’s going to be a
great fight. I’m telling you,
Saturday night, I’ll look better
than I used to be.”
Frans Botha:
“I’m defending my title against
one of the greatest legends of
all-time. This will make my
resume perfect. I’ve fought some
of the best and Evander is one
of the best. Saturday night, I’m
prepared for this. Evander had
talent and experience. I’m
getting in there knowing it’s
going to be a tough fight. ‘The
White Buffalo’ is roaming the
prairie. I’m going to end your
career, make you retire. The
Buffalo is charging.
“I’m very grateful to be here.
Me and Evander would have fought
10 years ago. I was No. 1 and he
was champion. It didn’t work
out. You’re a legend. You’ve
fought some of the greatest, but
I have to stop that. Saturday
night you’re going to see a
helluva fight.”
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