Check out the quotes from the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios final press conference. Tensions are high after the brawl that occurred in the gym between Freddie Roach, Robert Garcia and Alex Ariza.
Robert Garcia:
Garcia spoke on the altercation in the gym and was angry that people in the media were not showing the whole story and simply making Team Rios look bad. Garcia said that he doesn’t know why people aren’t putting up the truth. He asked everyone to get the truth through Elie Seckbach at EsNewsReporting.com.
Freddie Roach:
Freddie Roach–in response to Garcia–said, “Yeah go watch that website (Elie’s) because that’s his friend. How dumb is that?”
Brandon Rios: Instead of throwing more fuel on the fire of the altercation, Brandon Rios decided to focus on the fight.
“I’ve been disciplined, following my diet and doing everything I have to do to win. I’m following my coach, Robert. Everyone that thinks I’m a tune up fight, but I’m nobodies punching bag. Last time I checked a punching bag don’t punch back.”
Manny Pacquiao: Manny Pacquiao followed Rios’ lead and didn’t engage in any war of words with his opponent’s side.
“My team, we prepared for this fight, he prepared for this fight. No trash talking before the fight it’s not a good example to all the people who are admiring boxing. This is nothing personal, it’s our job. Don’t miss this fight it’s going to be a good fight.”
