Rashad Evans meets Felix Trinidad in Puerto Rico to promote UFC 145
Top Light Heavyweight contender Rashad Evans, who will challenge division champion Jon Jones at UFC 145, hooks up with Puerto Rican boxing legend Felix Trinidad to host a meet and greet with fans in Puerto Rico. Evans speaks highly of Trinidad and says that touring the island was one of the “craziest” experiences of his UFC career.
Jones vs. Evans will headlined the stacked UFC 145 fight card, set to take place April 21st from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Also featured will be rapidly rising Canadian prospect Rory MacDonald taking on the U.K.’s Che Mills in the co-main event, and TUF 10 runner-up Brendan Schaub returns against Ben Rothwell.
Quotes via UFC.com
Rashad Evans: “The visit to Puerto Rico was one of the craziest things I’ve done in my UFC career, and I’ve been here since 2005. The fans went crazy, it was so cool to be part of that. I couldn’t believe the response…. I have a lot of regard for Tito as a fighter. He’s one of those fighters that I watched growing up and in many ways would try to emulate his style. He was very fast, had great power, but was so mart too. He brought a lot of pressure forward, always moving, always bouncing, always putting the heat on, and that’s a style I’ve tried to emulate…. It’s exciting and kind of surreal to meet Tito. I remember watching him on TV when he was going through his thing and the spotlight was on him and all the behind the scenes coverage on him and now I get to meet him as it’s my turn.”
Felix Trinidad: “The truth is MMA and UFC is something that’s taking over the world and we love it in Puerto Rico. We are what they call ‘hot blooded’ — we love fighting and love watching UFC events…. I’ve never thought about training an MMA fighter, but honestly, I’d love to help if it’s a Puerto Rican fighter. If he’s from Puerto Rico, I will help him with his boxing. It doesn’t matter who it is. If he’s from Puerto Rico, I will help him. I salute all the fans of MMA and UFC. The sport is getting bigger and bigger in Puerto Rico. This is going to be a hit. This will be a hit for real.”
