![]() ![]() TW: It's a professionalism that you have to take into it. How do you not let it become a distraction to fight in front of family and friends in your hometown? PC: I'm sure you are gonna have a huge support system down there. I haven't fought in Philly since '08 and I want to show everyone how far I've come since then. It's finally happening and I got a lot of support coming from Philly and where I was raised in Bucks County, and I'm really looking forward to putting on a show and letting everyone see my progression. Everyone has been waiting and asking me for the last 2 years when am I gonna fight in Philadelphia. What is it like for you to be returning to Philly to fight? PC: Your last couple of fights have been in the UK. I'm just training really hard and getting ready for it. I'm just preparing for this fight next week. I'm taking full advantage of them and that's what's going on," stated lightweight prospect Tim Witherspoon Jr., who talked about his fight this Friday as he continue his rise through ranks to become a world champion like his father. I know that because of who my father is, he's helping me out a lot and I owe a lot to him for getting me these experiences. I know I don't get those types of opportunities solely on my skills. I get to go to different places and get fights and it's really a blessing because it can only help in the long run. ![]() I'm just thankful to have the opportunity because my dad is who he is and I get the opportunities that other fighters don't being from where I'm from. Everyone all over the world knows that Philadelphia is the home of boxing. "Philadelphia has a lot of fighters here. ![]()
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