Kristian Prenga Interview: Anthony Joshua Fight, Underdog Label and a 'Dangerous Mindset'

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              "text": "\"I am not showing up for a payday or a photo-op, I am coming to win the fight. By winning, I will smash the biggest fight in British boxing history overnight.",
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              "text": "\"The world needs to understand that I am not a manufactured fighter. I am a real fighter who has earned everything through hard work. ",
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