Andres Cortes, also known as ‘Savage’, is set to make his New York City debut this Friday, Feb. 16, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The undefeated super featherweight contender, with a record of 20-0 and 11 KOs, will be facing off against Puerto Rican contender Bryan Chevalier (20-1-1, 16 KOs) in a 10-round matchup. This fight is expected to bring the winner one step closer to a world title shot, serving as the co-feature alongside the main event for the WBC Super Featherweight title.
Speaking about his recent training camp, Cortes expressed the intensity of his preparations, stating, ‘Training camp has been intense, and we’ve just wrapped it up. My brother and I have been grinding day in and day out in Las Vegas. Throughout this camp, I’ve pushed myself harder than ever, with the goal to show the world that I have what it takes to become a world champion. I’m determined to prove my worth to myself, the fans, and my promoter. My hard work will show once again in this fight.’
Regarding his upcoming matchup with Bryan Chevalier, Cortes conveyed respect for his opponent, acknowledging Chevalier’s winning streak. He emphasized the anticipated fan-friendly nature of the fight, stating, ‘We both have power, and we like to throw down, so this will be a fan-friendly fight for everyone tuning in. He will have his Puerto Rican fans deep in attendance, but I’m bringing my Mexican heart and desire with me. I’m going to make this fight a classic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico war. I’m going into this fight with the mindset to knock him out.’
Notably, this will be Cortes’ first time fighting on regular ESPN, and he expressed his determination to make an impact on the sport with this opportunity. He asserted, ‘The world is going to see why I’m boxing’s best-kept secret. I have championship blood flowing in me, and it will show this Friday.’
Cortes also shared his excitement about fighting in New York City at Madison Square Garden, stating, ‘It’s always been a dream of mine to fight at Madison Square Garden, the mecca of boxing on the East Coast. It’s an honor to be fighting in New York City, and I’m grateful to my promoter Top Rank for blessing me with this opportunity. It’s another step closer to fighting for a world title, and I’m ready to shine.’
The upcoming fight has generated anticipation and excitement among fans, with one commenter expressing their enthusiasm, ‘I’m looking forward to seeing this fight between Chevalier and Cortez, and the rest of this damn good fight card! Chevalier, and Cortez are on a real hot streak of wins, and the winner of their fight will be one or two fights from a shot at the title.’
