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DARWIN PRICE TALKS SEMAJAY THOMAS CLASH: "IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT I REALLY HAVE"

By Percy Crawford | June 24, 2016
DARWIN PRICE TALKS SEMAJAY THOMAS CLASH:

"There are no friends in that square, man. I have two kids and a wife and a family I need to feed and at the end of the day, it's business...I'm ready to showcase to the world my talents and what I have. I'm thankful to God for this opportunity and it's time to show the world what I really have. I'm tired of being overlooked. I want to move up the ranks at 140 and one day fight for a belt," stated jr. welterweight Darwin Price, who spoke more about his upcoming clash with Semajay Thomas. Check it out!

PC: This fight Saturday night is big for both you and Semajay Thomas. How has preparation been out there in hot Houston, Texas?

DP: Ah man, I feel great, man. I feel like I did everything that I need to do to be prepared. I'm ready. I'm more than ready and I feel real good.

PC: I spoke to him about your relationship and he said it's just business. How are you approaching this fight, fighting against someone you had gotten close to?

DP: It's the same thing; it's all business. There are no friends in that square, man. I have two kids and a wife and a family I need to feed and at the end of the day, it's business.

PC: We rarely get two undefeated guys this early into their careers fighting one another. This is what a lot of fans of the sport want to see though. Do you think this is kind of what we could get used to seeing?

DP: Most definitely. It is a trend now and that's just the way boxing is going right now. It's building and the fans want to see better fights and we happen to be one of those better fights being thrown out there. It's an opportunity for both of us and it's business at the end of the day.

PC: Do you think you can take anything from your days of training with Semajay, I'm sure you guys sparred at some point, and implement it into this fight or do you feel you have both grown since your time together at PLEX?

DP: To be honest, I'm not really worried about what changes he made or what he has done to become a better fighter. I just work hard, train hard, and do what I'm supposed to do on my end and do what I need to do come fight time. I really don't know what he's doing or if he's better or not because I'm just focused on me and I'm just ready to fight.

PC: Semajay also spoke on the exposure this fight will get and he feels it's time for you younger guys to get some shine. What type of statement are you looking to make on this stage?

DP: I'm ready to showcase to the world my talents and what I have. I'm thankful to God for this opportunity and it's time to show the world what I really have. I'm tired of being overlooked. I want to move up the ranks at 140 and one day fight for a belt.

PC: I was actually at your last fight. It seems like a long time ago to me. Does it seem that way for you as well or is this fight on time?

DP: I train all year round, man, so I stay ready. So it wasn't like a layoff. The work is excellent. I'm putting in some hard work and no problems with losing weight at all. I'm focused and doing everything that I'm supposed to do and I'm ready to prove to people and show people what I have.

PC: You will have a nice height advantage, but he is a walk forward/pressure fighter. Is that what you are expecting or are you expecting a more calculated approach?

DP: I mean, if he comes in and boxes, I'm prepared for that. If he comes in and picks up the pace, I'm prepared for that. I'm prepared for both ways of fighting. I'm ready, my mind is there, and if he wants to keep coming forward, he's going to run into a lot of stuff, so it's up to him. He's just going to make the beating even worse.

PC: You had a few fight dates change on you. Was it easier to deal with because you're in the gym all the time or did you have to step back and pick it back up?

DP: I just kept going, man. I kept pushing because I knew something would come through, so I just kept pushing. It was mentally devastating, but I had to stay strong, push myself, keep hope and keep praying, and I knew that everything was going to come forward for me. Here is a good opportunity for me, even though it's early in my career, and like I said, I'm ready to prove myself.

PC: What was your initial reaction when you heard it was going to be Semajay?

DP: Let's go! I'm ready; let's go!

PC: I appreciate the time, best of luck to you, and I look forward to the fight. Is there anything else you would like to add?

DP: I want all of my supporters to follow me on Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat @DarwinPriceJr and I want to thank my family!



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