Quotes by Dan Birmingham

“Rather than dwelling on what Jeff didnt do in the ring, Id like to dwell on what Joe did. He was a master of distance and timing tonight. Ive never seen a better performance, even by an American boxer, forget about Britain.”

“There is a philosophy for every fight and a way to beat everybody. We collectively study the tapes. I dont do it myself. We put all that together and came up with a game plan. Were totally confident. Jeff is too strong. Hes too fast. His determination and tenacious style are going to overwhelm this guy.”

“Jeff just didnt do anything we asked him to do. We had a Plan A and a Plan B but theres nothing you can do when your fighter wont listen to you.”

“Jeff will be entering the ring armed with a secret weapon weve developed -- Arsenic and Old Lacy! -- a combination of the old and the new Lacy, that will put Joe out of his misery very quickly. Trust me, Jeff will be no shrinking violet in this fight. Hes going to break Joes heart early in the fight.”

“Jeff will be entering the ring armed with a secret weapon weve developed – Arsenic and Old Lacy! – a combination of the old and the new Lacy, that will put Joe out of his misery very quickly. Trust me, Jeff will be no shrinking violet in this fight. Hes going to break Joes heart early in the fight.”

“This is huge for Chad. This is what he?s been waiting for, what he?s been working for and his life as a boxer is on the line. He?s ready for it and Harding is in for a long night.”

“Chad had been working out for the last three weeks. He?s going to win this fight because his overall skill and his youth will take over.”