With just under 48 hours until the BIG FIGHT we bring you the final press conference quotes plus a few words from Kell Brook’s trainer Dominic Ingle.
SHAWN PORTER, IBF Welterweight World Champion
“There was good energy today and the crowd really got me going. I have a lot to offer to this sport. I’m one of the quickest and strongest guys in my weight class. And I’m probably the most confident too. But I can’t help that. It’s my personality, it’s who I am.
“Saturday night, you’re going to see it all. You’re going to see some boxing, you’ll see some aggression, you’ll see intelligence, some power and quickness. The whole nine yards.
“I’ve done enough homework to know that I can beat him. This has been a long time coming, and I look forward to defending my title on Saturday night. Everybody in the UK better stay up late for this one. I’m hoping to get some new fans over there after this is over.”
KELL BROOK, Undefeated Welterweight Contender
“This has been a long time coming, but I’ve finally arrived on the top stage now. It’s every fighter’s dream to win a world title, and it’s all I’ve been thinking about through all the training and waiting.
“I know Shawn Porter is a very tough customer and a very worthy champion. But this is my time. I’m so ready mentally, and physically, I’ve got my family here. I’m just in the best place of my life. I’m very confident, totally prepared and Saturday could not come quick enough for me.”
DOMINIC INGLE, Kell Brook’s trainer
“Shawn Porter is no Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao,” said Ingle. “He’s similar to Kell really, he’s never fought anybody that I would consider a big name. Alexander and Malignaggi have both had their day and before them fights he didn’t look remarkable. People can say the same about Kell though, he’s never fought anybody and he’s looked a little ragged at times especially against Carson Jones, and the only ‘name’ on his record is Vyacheslav Senchenko who he demolished in four rounds.
“So to me it’s a 50-50 fight. In England, Kell would win the fight 100 per cent. We’re up against it in California but he is 28 years old and he has to take his chances when they come. It’s maybe 60-40 for Shawn because it’s in America but it’s not a fight I see Kell Brook losing.”