At the Draft Gala, which took place on July 8 in Monte Carlo, Briedis chose former heavyweight contender Mike Perez (22-2-1, 14 KOs) as his quarter final opponent.
Ved udtræknings Gallæn, der fandt sted den 8. juli i Monte Carlo, valgte Briedis den tidligere sværvægts-udfordrer Mike Perez (22-2-1, 14 KOs) som sin kvartfinale modstander.