Convicted Artist caught up with heavyweight contender Manuel Quezada 28-4 (18) before the fight with Travis Walker, and now we catch up with the victor once again, just moments after his first round TKO victory over Travis Walker. Quezada is now celebrating his biggest victory to date, which is also his seventeenth consecutive win, and he had these words for Convicted Artist Magazine, enjoy.
Benny Henderson Jr.
Congratulations on the victory over Travis Walker, honestly, I did not expect this.
Manuel Quezada
I cannot believe that it happened in the first round; of course you go out there expecting to win the fight but, never like this.
BH
Walker is well known for his power, you took a couple of shots, what are your thoughts on his power?
MQ
Oh man, I felt his power with his jab, he was a strong dude. I felt his power with his jab and I did not want to get hit with his right hand, he threw his right a couple of time but I was lucky enough to get out of the way.
BH
You told me before the fight that Travis Walker would bring the best out of you, I guess he did?
MQ
Oh definitely man, I was ready to go, I was ready, and once we got in the ring I knew it was time to fight. I respect Travis a whole lot and I want to thank him for this opportunity.
BH
He fought Chris Arreola, who is considered by many one of the top heavyweights. He h ad Chris down and then was defeated by Chris in three rounds. You defeated Walker in the first round, what do you think this victory says about you with defeating Travis in one round?
MQ
You know, I don’t know what that says, Arreola took him out in three I took him out in one, I don’t know. I think I just caught him with the better shot.
BH
What does this win do for your career?
MQ
Wow man, I think this win really puts me up there with the contenders, if people did not know who I was, now they are going to want to know. I thank Travis for this opportunity, and I thank God for this, for making this possible.
BH
Anything closing thoughts on tonight as well as your future?
MQ
I just want to thank everybody that came out to support me, my team my promoter, Mario and everybody. I want to thank everybody for helping me out.
Convicted Artist would like to thank Mario Serrano for all of his help.
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