May 14, 2011 - 12:39 AMT
Abraham: I am thrilled to make my first open-air fight

Arthur Abraham is getting ready for a big fight, the Super Six World Boxing Classic semifinals match.

After the final press conference, the former IBF middleweight beltholder checked out The Home Depot Center's outdoor tennis arena, where Showtime will air the fight on Saturday, May 14.

“It's a great venue and I am thrilled to make my first open-air fight,” he said, quoted by Ring TV. “There is a lot at stake. I know that Andre Ward is a tough and very skilled opponent. But my goal is to become a superstar in America, and in order to do so, I need to defeat Ward. I am prepared for a real battle and a huge victory for my legions of fans all over the world.”