Gorres laughs off Montiel’s threat

Cebuano boxing sensation Z "The Dream" Gorres dismissed Fernando Montiel’s bold claim that he won’t get past the first round against the Mexican champion.

Gorres is set to challenge Montiel in a scheduled 12-round war for the WBO super flyweight title topbilling the "Moment of Truth" triple championship card this Saturday at the Cebu City Sports Center.

"I laughed when I heard Montiel threaten to knock me out in the first round. I know he can’t do it because I’ve trained and prepared so hard for this biggest fight in my career," said Gorres after paying a courtesy call on Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo "Teddy" Ouano.

With Gorres at the Mandaue City Hall yesterday morning were his manager Michael Aldeguer, and trainers Edito "ALA" Villamor and Tony Martin.

"Maybe it’s a psy-war to scare me off. Montiel is the one who is coming here so he’s the one who should be afraid," added a confident Gorres with 26 wins, 14 by knockout, against one loss and one draw. Montiel is 32-2-1 (24KOs).

Gorres said he is ready to slug it out toe-to-toe with Montiel and that he won’t hesitate to floor the visitor from Los Mochis, Mexico if opportunity presents itself.

"I’ve been in the best shape of my life. I’ve never been this ready before. I will try to knockout him out if there’s a chance," said Gorres. "To all the Cebuanos, especially my fans, I hope you will come and support me because on that big day you will see the real Z Gorres."

"That is really our hope to show to everyone who the real Z Gorres is," said Aldeguer.

Gorres and Montiel are expected to further trade barbs in the final news conference of the multi-million show at 12 noon today at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Brgy. Lahug.

Also set to attend the affair are the other main protagonists of the mammoth card led by Boholano ring phenomenon Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista and the pride of Sibulan, Negros Oriental Jimrex "The Executioner" Jaca.