Fighters stepping into the ring on Saturday’s Canelo vs. Charlo PPV undercard faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. vs. Erickson “Hammer” Lubin
WBA super welterweight eliminator
Jesus Ramos Jr: “It’s really important that I dominate because Lubin is so tough and has given guys like Sebastian Fundora a lot of trouble. It would be a big statement and a big win for my resume.”
Erickson Lubin: “I’m looking to separate myself with a big win over Jesus Ramos. I can separate myself from all these 154 pounders and be in line for a really big fight. I’m here to make a statement, and I will…I’m here to make a statement as well. The sky’s the limit for me after this.”
Yordenis Ugas vs. Mario “El Azteca” Barrios
WBC interim welterweight title, 12 rounds
Yordenis Ugas: “I’ve spent my entire career coming back from adversity over and over again. If you want to see what I still have left, you’ll have to watch Saturday night. It will all be revealed.”
Mario Barrios: “I know Ugas is coming ready. It’s gonna be a real fight because of what we both bring to the table. I’m so ready to show everyone what I’m capable of.”
Elijah Garcia vs. Armando Reséndiz
WBA middleweight eliminator, 10 rounds
Elijah Garcia: “I didn’t think my last performance was my best. I started a little slow. But I’m gonna prove that I’ve got more experience than I showed. I’m a new class fighter and I’m gonna show I’m on a different level.”
Armando Reséndiz: “I like that Elijah has that attitude, because it’s gonna make it a great fight. It’s a clash of titans and most importantly, nothing is decided beforehand. We have to take it in the ring. I have to take it from him.”
Finally a decent undercard. Almost reminds me of an old Don King promotion.
PBC and Al Haymon are the best in business now, its not even close. Explains why Canelo left your favorite promotors and went that way.
Which reminds me of how conflicted the Canelo fan boys must be considering the boiling hate for Al Haymon’s PBC – for the usual and obvious reasons.
Luckily Canelo stands on business and not hate and we now have this amazing event.
Dangerous fight for Lubin. If he loses this one, he’s done.
And he might get knocked out which will make it worst.
One of the best undercards seen since the Plandemic…IMHO. Not quite Don King level, but in this era of PPV, close enough.
Agree…good fight card…but Don King …before he start making trash PPV…would put together a PPV…where the main intent was an instant “classic” and several of the undercard events were instant “classics” also….can you imagine that with recognized fighters
Good undercard
Lubin better stay alert and on point because Ramos, Jr. (Ramos) plans to bring the heat for 12 rounds. I will see if Lubin adjusted his defense against uppercuts. Ramos is a solid 154 pound gato, but I will also see or confirm if Ramos has a solid chin on him.
For as long as it lasts, I will enjoy watching this match-up between Ramos, Jr./Lubin because it is a solid test for both fighters.
Kind of a crossroads for both fighters….that is what makes this interesting…just think Lubin been into too many wars…case where fighter was moved too fast…Kind of like Fernando Vargas…without Vargas talent….Good fight…on paper…let’s see what happens tomorrow…..hard to bet on this one..probably need to hear Tim Bradley’s take on this fight before throwing down some cash… Bradley where you at?
Ugas v Barrios… same scenario as aforementioned but believe Ugas just too slick for Barrios…but we know that Barrios is coming…damn these are tough to call… Good match ups
Great undercard. (glad no female fights, they’re a waste of time) can’t wait.
CANELO TIME BABY!!!!
Lets kick some A$$.
Chucky… understand your opinion…but disagree…a good female scrap would have been nice…. remember when Christy Martin…was on the Don King fight cards with some of the best…in fact Martin fought and was given …given (not shocking against a Don King fighter)…a victory with a young lady I once sparred with that was the real deal…Isra “the raging beauty” Girgrah ….google that fight Girgrah was the real deal and could fight…