“MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2” undercard fighters Miguel “Títere” Vázquez and Mickey “The Spirit” Bey have wrapped up their training camps and have made their way to Las Vegas and have answered some questions about their pending clash.
MIGUEL VAZQUEZ
Q: We’re less than a week away from fight night. How are you feeling physically?
A: I’m feeling very good and strong. I’m prepared in every way and ready to win.
Q: Where did you train and who did you train with?
A: With with Javier Capetillo Sr. at the Ponce De Leon Boxing Gym in Montebello, Calif.
Q: What made you decide to train there?
A: It’s a great private gym that I’m familiar with.
Q: What did you do to pass the time when you’re not at the gym?
A: I tried to rest and spend time with my family. That’s what I like to do with my free time.
Q: What motivates you most during training camp?
A: The Lord helps me and takes me to victory. That’s my greatest motivation.
Q: You make a living in the toughest, most hardnosed sport there is. So what makes you truly happy?
A: Jesus Christ and the money.
Q: Did any family come along with you for training as you prepare for this fight?
A: Yes, it’s been great having my family around. They help make camp more comfortable and are very supportive.
Q: You’re coming off of 13 consecutive wins. Do you think that momentum will help you come Sept. 13?
A: Yes, the momentum is definitely going to help. I’m just very motivated to get another win and keep this going.
Q: This will be your third fight at MGM Grand. Do you believe that your previous experiences there will help you, and if so, how?
A: Yes, the experience should help. I’ve matured more too and that is going to help also. I’m mentally prepared for this fight.
Q: You’ve been getting more and more professional experience against American fighters. Do you notice any major differences between Mexican and American fighters?
A: No, I feel like all fighters are complicated and risky. I prepare for each of them the same.
Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for Mickey’s style of fighting? Do you see anything unique about his style that you’re looking to expose?
A: I really don’t watch too much video to study guys. I trust my trainer and let him guide me as far as the strategy is concerned.
MICKEY BEY
Q: We’re less than a week away from fight night. How are you feeling physically?
A: I feel great. I was ahead of schedule. We’ve been putting in a lot of work to get to this point.
Q: Where did you train and who did you train with?
A: I’ve been preparing with Floyd Mayweather Sr. at Mayweather Boxing Club.
Q: What made you decide to train there?
A: I’ve been training there for a while, so we just wanted to continue with what’s been successful.
Q: What have you been doing to pass the time when you’re not at the gym?
A: I don’t do that much actually. I rest. I might drop by the gym to see Floyd train. Other than that I just eat, sleep and train.
Q: What motivates you most during training camp?
A: I want to become a world champion. I know I could have done it a while ago, but I’m with the right team now and I have the opportunity.
Q: You make a living in the toughest, most hardnosed sport there is. So what makes you truly happy?
A: Living up to the expectations that I set for myself.
Q: You’re coming off of consecutive wins. Do you think that you’re carrying some momentum heading into your fight with Miguel Vazquez?
A: Yes, absolutely. I’m always working on improving. I think I improve rapidly and I’ll do whatever I can to get better.
Q: You’ve fought at MGM Grand once before. Do you believe that your previous experience there will help you, and if so, how?
A: As long as there’s a ring, it doesn’t matter where it is. If there’s a ring I’m going to fight. I might enjoy fighting on the biggest stage, but the fight is going to be the same no matter where it happens.
Q: Do you think that your 10th round loss to John Molina Jr. last year was a setback for you, and did you learn any particular lessons from that defeat?
A: It wasn’t a setback because I won every round. I started playing around at the end and he got me. I only really got hit three times, and he kind of blindsided me at the end. The fight was easy though.
Q: How’s everything going with Floyd Mayweather Sr. in training? Are you doing anything new this time around in training camp?
A: We stepped things way up this time around. We’re doing old school stuff. People wonder why he’s such a good trainer. It’s because he came up around guys who worked with greats like Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson. We’ve been working on some of the same things those guys practiced.
Q: Are you doing anything special to prepare for Miguel’s style of fighting? Do you see anything unique about his style that you’re looking to expose?
A: Yes, there are things I can expose. I’m not preparing any differently though. I’m good at adapting and my preparation helps me be ready for everything.
