Main Events’ February 6th card at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ featuring Tomasz Adamek vs. Jason Estrada is undoubtedly a local boxing fan’s best buy. Not only does the main event feature an adopted son of Jersey City, but the undercard is filling up with local talent like Morganville’s Denis “Mama’s Boy” Douglin and Jersey City’s Patrick Farrell, both of whom are making their second appearance at the arena best known as The Rock.
The card also features a top flight super middleweight contest showcasing Brooklyn, NY’s Petey “ Kid Chocolate” Quillin 20-0 (15 KO’s) for the first time in The Garden State. I. Petey has an electrifying ring presence and a level of athleticism not often seen in boxing today. His training routines include back flips in the ring and leaping over parked cars. If that doesn’t impress you enough, I advise you to be ringside for his post fight ritual, where he toss chocolate kisses to fans. I had the opportunity to catch up with Petey at New York’s Trinity Boxing Club, just prior to moving his training camp to Ohio.
John: Petey you keep yourself in great shape between bouts. You walk around at your fighting weight. What motivates you to get into the gym?
Petey: Mainly my Manager John Seip. He stays on me makes sure I train and eat like I’m supposed to.
John: Your next opponent is your most experienced to date in Fernando Zuniga 28-9 (20 KO’s). What do you know about him?
Petey: Not a lot he’s is a former belt holder (IBA Continental Super Middleweight). Not long ago he upset Carlos DeLeon Jr. I don’t know much else.
John: They call him “Little Ali”. What do you think about that?
Petey: The only Ali I know is the real Ali. He can call himself whatever he wants I don’t care.
John: No fighter is to be taken lightly, especially not one with 20 KOs, I’m sure you’re not looking past Mr. Zuniga, but what do you hope to accomplish in 2010 ?
Petey: I don’t take any fighter for granted. For 2010 I want to be bigger and better. To go into the ring with a stable mind and showcase my talents for my fans.
John: Who is on your wish list for your next fight?
Petey: Paul Williams. I’m still too small a fish for Kelly Pavlik.
John: Thanks Petey. Good Luck
