WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara(25-2-2, 14 KOs) had a media workout in Las Vegas on Wednesday as he prepares for his 154-pound world title unification bout against IBF junior-middleweight champ Jarrett Hurd(21-0, 15 KOs) on Saturday at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas(SHOWTIME).
Here is what Lara had to say Wednesday:
“Everything in training went how it was supposed to. We did our job and now it’s time to fight,” Lara said. “I did everything in the gym that I needed to prepare for anything that Hurd can bring.
“All of my opponents are taller than me. His size means nothing to me. I have the experience and I’m the best boxer in the division. He’s never seen anything like me.
“He has to beat me to get the top spot in this division. I’m here to make sure that doesn’t happen.
“I’ve earned everything in this sport the hard way. I’ve fought the tough fights for no money. I think everyone knows how talented I am and that I belong up there with the best in the sport.
“I don’t watch film in training camp. A fighter can look one way on video, but totally different in the ring. He has to prepare for what I’m doing. I’m not worried about what he brings. I saw a little bit of his fight against Trout while I was warming up to fight Terrell Gausha, but that’s about it.”
Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.