Boxers stepping into the ring as part of Saturday’s Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo pay-per-view undercard faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they enter the ring on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The press conference included Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. and Erickson “Hammer” Lubin, who meet in the twelve-round co-feature. Ramos is a 20-0 southpaw coming off a technical knockout win over Joey Spencer in a March battle of undefeateds. Lubin, also a left hander, lost to Sebastian Fundora last year but bounced back in June with a good win of Luis Arias. Lubin is 25-2 over his ten-year career. Here is what Ramos and Lubin had to say on Thursday from MGM Grand:
JESUS RAMOS JR.
“I’m happy to be here. There’s a lot of talent on this stage. It’s a stacked card of explosive fights and I’m blessed to be a part of it.
“I have a really tough opponent in front of me and we’re looking for a firefight. It’s gonna be exciting and I can’t wait.
“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.
“He’s a good fighter and I know he had a strong camp. He looks ready. So I’m ready for the best version of Lubin. We’ll see what happens on Saturday night.
“I’m looking to showcase my talent. I’ve seen people say that I don’t have a lot of ring IQ, so I’m looking to show that and other dimensions to my game. It’s gonna be a new Jesus Ramos. It’s not really about exposing Lubin, but more about displaying my talent.
“Lubin has something to prove, and so do I. We’re both trying to win the title and we’re standing in each other’s way. It makes this a big fight and it’s gonna be exciting on Saturday night. You definitely don’t want to miss this one.”
ERICKSON LUBIN
“I’m happy to be back after just fighting in June. Activity brings the best out of me. I’ve got a young opponent in front of me who’s hungry, but I’m hungry as well. It’s gonna be a firefight.
“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.
“This is personal, but not against Ramos. It’s personal for myself because I see how people are underestimating me. It’s all fuel to my fire. I’m here to make a statement as well. The sky’s the limit for me after this.
“I took the Jermell Charlo fight at 22 years old, and Ramos is doing the same thing and daring to be great by fighting someone like me. I know he comes ready to fight, but I feel history repeats itself, but in my favor.
“We’re two young fighters who are coming for it all. You’re not gonna want to miss this great fight on Saturday night.
“I’m looking forward to putting on a show for everyone watching.”
