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Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. press conference quotes and fight prediction
Published on March 13, 2026
Arnold Barboza Jr. (32-1, 11 KOs) and Kenneth Sims Jr. (22-3-1, 8 KOs) will soon clash in a 12-round welterweight showdown.
Their bout headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN.
Both men spoke at a press conference ahead of their March 14 clash. Below is some of what they had to say.
Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. press conference quotes
Arnold Barboza Jr.
“As for Kenneth Sims, he’s a great fighter,” said Barboza. “I’m excited for this fight and can’t wait for Saturday. Kenneth is a good dude and his team is great. What really warmed my heart was seeing a video of him with his son on his shoulders. That’s what we do this for, our kids and our families.”
Kenneth Sims Jr.
“I’ve always respected Arnold,” said Sims. “We’ve talked before and I think he’s a good person. But I’m competitive. I want to fight the best fighters. Arnold has been ranked in the top ten for years, and that’s the spot I want. I’ve been chasing this fight for a long time. It didn’t happen before, but it’s happening now. Beating him in dominant fashion will show what I already know, and what a lot of people know, that I belong at the top.”
Fight prediction
Neither man boasts significant punching power, so expect this bout to go the distance. Despite the lack of power, Barboza tends to go with an aggressive approach in his fights. Sims possesses a great jab and is an effective counterpuncher, both of which should help him in this matchup. Stylistically speaking, this should be a tough fight for Barboza to win. Expect Sims to get the victory via unanimous decision.
Full press conference
For the press conference in its entirety, click here or the play button below. Video courtesy of DAZN.
