Ahead of their respective boxing bouts at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 30, the fighters battling it out on Canelo vs Charlo Showtime PPV undercard held a press conference, previewed their bouts and went face to face. The list of participants included Jesus Ramos, Erickson Lubin, Yordenis Ugas, Mario Barrios, Elijah Garcia and Jose Armando Resendiz.
On the top of fight card, undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez defends his title against undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo. The 12-round showdown marks the first time in the four-belt era, when two undisputed champions meet inside the ring.
In Australia, Canelo vs Charlo airs on Sunday, October 1 live on Kayo.
In the co-feature, Jesus Ramos Jr and Erickson Lubin square off in a 12-rounder at super welterweight. Also on the PPV card, former world champions Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios go head to head in a 12-rounder for the interim WBC welterweight strap. Kicking off the action, Elijah Garcia and Armando Resendiz duel in a 10-rounder at middleweight.
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Here is what the press conference participants had to say from The Conga Room at L.A. Live:
Jesus Alejandro Ramos
“I was excited when I heard I was gonna fight Lubin. I respect what he’s done as a fighter. He built himself back up after the Jermell Charlo fight and showed he’s a warrior.
“This is what I’m here for. I’m here to prove I’m one of the best and to do that I have to beat the best. It was an exciting moment when I was able to sign on for this fight.
“People didn’t really know what level I was on before the Joey Spencer fight. I had to show that I was on a different level and that I deserve to be on a stage like this.
“Hopefully with a win people will say I’m at the top of the division. That’s not up to me though. I just have to keep winning and proving myself. The main thing is to keep growing as a fighter. I’m gonna take a lot from this fight and have a lot more experience. I’m gonna be a different boxer after this and I’ll be ready for that title shot when it comes.
“I have good power, but I’m not relying on it. I have skills too and I’m gonna show them on September 30. I’m an intelligent fighter and everyone is gonna see that with a worthy opponent like Lubin across from me.
“I’ve faced tough guys like Brian Mendoza and Vladimir Hernandez, but Lubin looks like he’d be the toughest so far. He’s right up there because he’s got a lot of experience and we respect what he can do.
“I do feel like I’m the fresher fighter, but it’s not something I’m banking on. We’re working hard to be at my very best. He’s been in some wars, so we’ll see if he’s got wear and tear from it.
“Whatever I have to do to win, I’m ready for. I’m here to dominate. I want to make a statement, and in order to do that, I have to dominate. That’s the plan.”
Erickson Lubin
“The mindset hasn’t changed for me. I still have a chip on my shoulder. I’m going into this fight very hungry. I have a young, hungry kid in front of me, but I’m young and hungry as well. You can expect fireworks on September 30. I’m looking to win and be in the big fights against the best guys in the division.
“I’m fueled by adversity. My first title challenge against Charlo brought me back to working real hard and eventually winning six fights in a row. I was winning the fight against Sebastian Fundora and losing fueled me to go back to the drawing board and work even harder
