SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
To say Anthony Morrison has fought
for everything he has is an understatement. This is a
fighter that has literally put his belongings and dreams
in a duffle bag and left town to get off the rough
streets of Philly. Coming off of impressive wins over
Kevin Roddy and Tim Troxel, Anthony “Antmo” Morrison
will fight the biggest fight of his career when he faces
former WEC star and American Top Team standout Micha
Miller at Shine fights on September 4th. We sat down
with “Antmo” to talk about his upcoming fight.
SuckerPunch: How do you feel
about facing Micha Miller?
Anthony Morrison: I think
Micha is a great fighter and I am ready to fight him.
SP: We have heard rumblings
that people are wondering why you are even on this card and
that you are not on Micha’s level. How does that make you
feel?
AM: People can say what they
want, I’m ready for this fight. The more they talk the more
pressure Micha has on him.
SP: If you win this fight do
you feel you should get a shot at the WEC?
AM: I’m not looking passed
this fight but if Mr. Shelby gave me the shot I would not
disappoint.
SP: How has your training been
going?
AM: Great, this is the most
focused and in shape I have ever been. I hope they have been
watching tape on me cuz I aint that fighter anymore… not by
a long shot.
SP: What do you mean?
AM: I mean my game has
evolved… I never even thought I would be the type of fighter
I am now.
SP: Has it been hard being
away from family for so long?
AM: It’s been very hard on me
and on my family at times. I am living out of my bags and
often wonder if this dream is ever going to happen for me.
The pressure can get so great that I sometimes wonder if I
can keep it going. I know there is no future for me or my
family if I stay in Philly right now so I am driven by that
to make it.
SP: How do you see the fight
going?
AM: I have a game plan and all
I need to do is stay on it. I’m not a trash talker so all I
will say is I’m ready to take this fight wherever it needs
to go and I am very focused and very determined.
SP: Any last words?
AM: I would like to thank my
coach, Kru Brian Crenshaw and my team at Combat Sports
Center. I would like to thank Shine for giving me the chance
to fight in their show and I promise that on Sept 4th I am
bringing a fight to Shine.
