What Are Trinidad’s Weaknesses?

“His defense. He can get hit; in fact, he’s not hard to hit at all. I think if Winky just puts his punches together, he’ll have an easy fight.  But the only thing about Trinidad is that he comes to fight.  He’s a dog when he gets into that ring, so that’s why I can’t call it.”

Do You Think Wright Has The Power To Hurt Trinidad?

“I do. I think Winky has been waiting a long time for this, so he will be in shape and he is strong.”

What Are Wright’s Strengths?

“He’s a southpaw, so he’s awkward already, his hand speed is great and his power is good. He’s just an all-around good boxer. But I don’t know how he’s going to react to Trinidad’s pressure.”

Is It Truly Difficult To Fight A Southpaw?

“Every southpaw I fought, I knocked out. (Laughs)  But I watched other people box southpaws, and it’s not that difficult.  Don’t ever let a southpaw put pressure on you, but don’t chase him around the ring because they’re awkward and you’ll forget that a punch is coming that way, and it will come.  Some people think that a jab won’t work against a southpaw, but a jab is excellent against one.  So you’ve got to use your jab. Plus, a normal straight right hand, left hook works against a southpaw too.”

Wright Is Fighting In His First Pay-Per-View Bout;

Is That Type Of Pressure Overrated?

“I don’t think that’s overrated.  It seems like every fight I fight, it’s getting bigger, and every fight takes some adjusting for me.  So it’s a big factor. I believe pressure busts pipes, and it is a lot of pressure because you’re trying your hardest to put on a good show – not only for you, but for the fans.  And if the fans don’t like what they’re seeing, they’ll boo.  And no one wants that.”

Trinidad Will Bring A Lot Of Local Fans Saturday Night;

Is That A Factor To The Opposing Fighter, In This Case Wright?

“Yes it is. He can say whatever he wants, but if the crowd is booing you, I don’t care how much confidence you’ve got, it affects you. I got booed once, against Raul Marquez, and it does something to you.  But with the crowd behind you, it’s like you get that much more of a boost of energy.”

A Final Prediction?

“My final pick is that they’re two great fighters in the ring, and someone’s gonna have to win, but I couldn’t tell you which one it is.”