Middleweight Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis and undefeated junior middleweight Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero held a Las Vegas media workout on Tuesday to preview their respective showdowns, which both take place on Saturday, May 31st as part of a PBC show on Prime Video that takes place at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Caleb Plant will defend his interim super middleweight belt against Armando Reséndiz in the main event, while Davis battles the unbeaten Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez in a ten-round middleweight bout and Lucero duels fellow unbeaten Omar Valenzuela in the ten-round opening bout at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The chief supporting bout will see undefeated two-division champion Jermall Charlo square off against Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna. Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com. Here is what Davis and Lucero had to say Tuesday from DLX Boxing in Las Vegas:
KYRONE DAVIS
“I think this fight is gonna steal the show. I really believe that my opponent is a good fighter. He’s talented and we’re gonna make this the fight of the night. But I will have my hand raised in the end.
“My team has been studying Hernandez. I think I’ve only watched a round or two of his from his last fight. I don’t go too deep into that, because he’s gonna look totally different when he’s in the ring with me. I let my coach do the strategizing.
“I want all the champions at 160-pounds. I’m looking at anyone with a belt. I want the best. I believe I’m the best middleweight in the world, and the only way to prove that is to get in the ring with everybody. That’s why I took this fight. They’re hyping this guy up and he’s supposed to be the goods. That’s what they said about Elijah Garcia before I fought him. I’m here to show everyone that I’m the goods.
“We don’t mind taking on challenges. Life is about taking on challenges. It’s about knowing what you’re looking for, honing in on a goal and accomplishing that goal.
“I’ve been taking hard fights my whole career. Whether it’s undefeated prospects, top contenders, multiple-division champions, or going up in weight on four weeks’ notice. I’ve beaten the odds and I’ve done what they said I can’t do. It’s prepared me for this moment and it’s gonna keep preparing me for the next step. This is just another day in the park for me. I’m gonna shut it down. That’s what I plan to do.
“I’ve learned in my career to treat every fight like it’s just another day. We’re all getting in the ring and risking our lives, but we’re also doing what we love to do. By the time you get in the ring all the hard work is done. It’s time to have fun and that’s what I’m gonna do in the ring.”
ISAAC LUCERO
“I’m extremely happy to have this opportunity. It’s a dream come true to be fighting in Las Vegas on this card headlined by Caleb Plant on Prime Video.
“Being in this position is a testament to the hard work I put in every day for years and years to reach this level. Now I have to go in there and reward all those people who have supported me from the beginning.
“I want people to see me and realize that dreams can come true. I come from a small town in Mexico and now I’m fighting under the bright lights.
“Nerves will always be there before a fight. But I study how to stay even-keeled and focused mentally. Combined with the support from my team, and the motivation they give me, there’s nothing I can’t do.”
