Photos: Deontay Wilder, Arreola Go Face To Face at Final Presser

BIRMINGHAM, AL.  - Heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder, two-time heavyweight title challenger Chris Arreola, undefeated welterweight Sammy Vasquez Jr. and Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz participated in the final press conference as they near their respective Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes matchups taking place Saturday, July 16 from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten rising star Erickson Lubin battling once beaten brawler Ivan Montero in addition to the Wilder vs. Arreola and Vasquez Jr. vs. Diaz bout. The televised action will switch over to FS1 and FOX Deportes immediately following the conclusion of the FOX telecast.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with TGB Promotions and Bruno Event Team, start at only $20 and are on sale now. For tickets please visit www.alabamatitlefight.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

DEONTAY WILDER

"When it comes to Deontay Wilder, people look for the knockouts and I deliver. What separates me from other heavyweights is the fashion in which I knock guys out. I don't just knock you out, I really put you out.

"Arreola definitely has a style prone to a knockout. He's a pressure fighter who will come forward all night. That plays to my style. I love pressure fighters who give me a challenge. They keep me moving and thinking. I love the sweet science and the art to it.

"I never look at films of opponents because I want to be surprised and I want to give myself a mental challenge in there. That's what makes this sport so great.

"Birmingham has showed me love from day one. I don't just represent my city; I represent the state. Everywhere is my home. Birmingham understands entertainment and excitement and that's what I'm trying to bring to people here.

"I'm here to defend my title against a very hungry fighter. It's a life-changing event for the man who holds the belt at the end of the night.

"I never look past anybody. But I can look through them. Before I became a champion, I said I wanted to be an active champion. Just like I was active coming up. This has been my longest time away from the ring, so if all goes well on Saturday, I want to be back in the next few months.

"I have an ability to get out of bed and fight. I can do things that regular fighters can't do. I don't do miles of roadwork. I'm blessed with stamina.

"This is my gift to give back to my state. Boxing is growing fast here. Me and Jay Deas have always wanted to do this. It warms my heart that we're living our dreams."