Arnold Barboza Jr. Kenneth Sims Jr. Final Press Conference

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Former interim champion Arnold Barboza Jr. (32-1, 11 KOs) of South El Monte, Calif., who will be challenged by Chicago’s Kenneth “Bossman” Sims Jr. (22-2-1, 8 KOs) in a 12-round welterweight showdown, streaming live worldwide exclusively on DAZN. The event takes place Saturday, March 14, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

"First off, I want to thank God for this opportunity. Without Him I wouldn’t be here. I also want to thank Golden Boy for putting together an amazing card. This event is stacked from top to bottom."

"I’m honored to be fighting on the same card as fighters like Oscar Collazo and Gabriela Fundora. And I also want to give a shout-out to my hometown guy JoJo Diaz. We grew up in the same boxing gyms in South El Monte as kids — running around and dreaming about moments like this. Now we’re on the same card together. It’s an honor."

"As for Kenneth Sims — he’s a great fighter. I’m excited for this fight and can’t wait for Saturday. Kenneth is a good dude and his team is great. What really warmed my heart was seeing a video of him with his son on his shoulders. That’s what we do this for — our kids and our families."

KENNETH SIMS, JR., WELTERWEIGHT FIGHTER:

"I’ve always respected Arnold. We’ve talked before and I think he’s a good person. But I’m competitive. I want to fight the best fighters. Arnold has been ranked in the top ten for years, and that’s the spot I want. I’ve been chasing this fight for a long time. It didn’t happen before, but it’s happening now. Beating him in dominant fashion will show what I already know — and what a lot of people know — that I belong at the top."

Tickets for Barboza Jr. vs. Sims Jr. are on sale now and are priced at $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable fees. A limited number of Golden Boy VIP Experience packages will also be available, featuring exclusive merchandise and premium fight-night upgrades. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or GoldenBoy.com.

In the 12-round co-main event, co-promoted with Miguel Cotto Promotions, Puerto Rico’s WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine minimumweight world champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (13-0, 10 KOs) will defend his titles against Mexico’s Jesus “Chiquito” Haro (13-3, 2 KOs). Also on the card, Santa Ana’s Alexis “Lex” Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KOs) will face former world champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (34-8-1, 15 KOs), representing South El Monte. Diaz Jr. will move up to welterweight to meet Rocha in a 10-round showdown.

OSCAR "EL PUPILO" COLLAZO, WBA, WBO, AND RING MAGAZINE MINIMUMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:

"When I go back to Puerto Rico, it’s very special because I came from humble beginnings. A lot of people look up to me now. When people talk about the minimumweight division, they don’t always expect exciting fights — but we prove them wrong. Being able to inspire other fighters, especially those in the lower weight classes, means a lot. I want them to believe in themselves and understand that if you work hard, you can achieve anything."

JESUS HARO, MINIMUMWEIGHT CONTENDER:

"When they called me and said I had a chance to fight for a world title, I wasn’t surprised. I knew it was going to happen someday. My hard work couldn’t go unnoticed forever. I’ve had a great training camp — great sparring, great preparation mentally and physically. I know he’s bringing his best, and I’m bringing mine. The fans better be ready."

ALEXIS "LEX" ROCHA, WELTERWEIGHT FIGHTER:

"First off, I want to thank God for allowing me to be here. I’m really soaking in this moment — being back in front of the cameras and the spotlight. It’s been a while, but I’m very happy to be fighting JoJo. I respect him a lot. I’ve watched him grow up in this sport and even looked up to him. I never pictured myself fighting him, but this is business. JoJo always brings it, so this won’t be an easy fight."

JOSEPH "JOJO" DIAZ, JR, WELTERWEIGHT FIGHTER:

"What motivates me right now is my beautiful kids — my daughter, my girlfriend, and my son. I’ve already accomplished a lot in my boxing career: winning championships and reaching the top rankings. But now it’s deeper for me — it’s more spiritual. I gave my life to God, and He brought me out of dark places."

"I used to live a crazy lifestyle — the rock star lifestyle that comes with fame and money. But now that I’ve given my life to Christ and left drugs and alcohol behind, I’m doing this for my kids. I want to show people that no matter how dark life gets, you can still come back if you keep your faith."

"Come Saturday night, I’m ready to showcase that. Alexis Rocha is a tough fighter, but I had a focused camp. This fight is for all the fight fans in Southern California, and it’s going to be exciting."

In a title bout co-promoted with Sampson Boxing, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (17-0, 9 KOs) will defend her throne against WBA Interim World Champion Viviana Ruiz Corredor (10-2, 5 KOs), the Australia-based Colombian challenger determined to dethrone boxing’s reigning queen in a 10-round clash. Opening the DAZN broadcast, Bakersfield’s rising knockout artist Joel Iriarte (9-0, 8 KOs) will square off against Los Angeles’ Rock Myrthil (17-2-1, 13 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight bout.

The preliminary card will stream live on Golden Boy’s YouTube channel and will spotlight some of the company’s top prospects. Representing the Coachella Valley, the undefeated Grant Flores (12-0, 9 KOs) will compete in an eight-round super welterweight contest against LA's Rashid Stevens (6-1-2, 5 KOs). Fellow Coachella Valley standout Cayden Griffiths (7-0, 6 KOs) will compete in a six-round welterweight bout against Guadalajara's Omar Munguia (8-2-1, 6 KOs).

Also on the preliminary card, Santa Ana’s Fabian Guzman (9-0, 8 KOs) will compete in an eight-round middleweight bout against Julian Delgado (9-1, 4 KOs) of Corpus Christi, Texas. In an eight-round lightweight matchup, Daniel “Junebug” Garcia (12-0, 9 KOs) of Denver will face Blas Caro (12-9, 5 KOs) of Rosario, Argentina. Opening the night, Leonardo “Bazooka” Sanchez (9-0, 7 KOs) will take onCesar Juarez (31-19, 24 KOs) in a six-round super featherweight bout.