JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE

JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL

HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE

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WBC Middleweight World Champion Charlo Faces Exhausting-Hitting Montiel in Particular Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, June 19 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Occasion Reside on SHOWTIME^®

Charlo has established himself as a power in two divisions and can search to thrill his hometown crowd towards Mexico’s Montiel in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo will combat in Houston for the fourth time as a professional and look to maintain his undefeated file intact towards the upset-minded Montiel.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will start at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and have rising light-weight contender Isaac Cruz battling former world champion Francisco Vargas within the 10-round co-main occasion. Kicking off the telecast, former world champion Angelo Leo returns to tackle Mexican contender Aaron Alameda in a 10-round tremendous bantamweight bout.

Here’s what Charlo, Montiel and their trainers needed to say Tuesday:

JERMALL CHARLO:

“There’s no higher day to combat than Juneteenth. It’s a celebration for me and my individuals and I get to signify them and carry them on my again. To have the ability to do it for my metropolis proper right here on the Toyota Middle – it’s going to be an incredible evening of boxing.

“Montiel is fearless. He’s a fighter that I feel deserves an opportunity. At this level, he understands the place he’s at. It is a large combat. Lots of people might not know who Montiel is, similar to I didn’t, however he’s a robust fighter. The individuals need to see me get examined, proper? I need to see these large fights, too. In a matter of time, they’ll come. However Montiel ought to be combat.

“I’m going to whoop his ass. He doesn’t stand an opportunity. They’re all assured. I obtained the belt. The belt ain’t going nowhere. Toyota Middle, prepare. It’s going to be fireworks June 19. He might be as assured as he needs, however once we get in there he’s going to need to determine it out.

“I’m able to combat the most effective on this planet. I’m the most effective on this planet and I’m not going to let this man over right here cease me. The belt isn’t going nowhere. The belt is staying proper right here in ‘H City.’ There’s nothing he may do about it. Nothing. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll discover out June 19.

“A fighter like Montiel is difficult to go in there and get the job carried out actual clear and swiftly as a result of if I look dangerous towards a man like this, they’ll take away from what I did within the Derevyanchenko combat. However, sure, to this point, Derevyanchenko was certainly one of my hardest fights, however I made good work of it and onto the subsequent one.

“I obtained the belt. Champions combat champions. We unify. But when not, we’re not simply going to sit down again. These guys which have the belt like Triple G, Canelo and Andrade – the belts are on the market so ultimately it’s going to occur. I’m not in a rush. I’m younger. I’m nonetheless having enjoyable. I’m having fun with what I do finest.

“If Triple G needs this WBC belt, I’ve it. It’s over right here, it’s open. I’m able to combat.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL:

“We’re centered on making ready in addition to attainable. It is a as soon as in a lifetime alternative and we’re taking it as such with a whole lot of dedication and self-discipline. We’re able to placed on an excellent present on June 19.

“That is the combat I all the time dreamed of. I’m all about difficult myself and combating towards the most effective of the most effective. I’ve been coaching onerous and I consider in myself. I shall be prepared to return out and win.

“We’re combating in Houston as a result of I don’t suppose that I’m able to decide on or dictate something proper now. I’ll combat anyplace with a purpose to make my dream of changing into a champion come true. If we have now to combat on the moon, then let’s combat on the moon.

“I consider that energy is the nice equalizer, a legit benefit in boxing, since it will probably change the fortunes of any fighter contained in the ring. I contemplate my energy a bonus in my favor.

“I’ve fought and ready so onerous for the chance to go and get this championship belt. I’ve carried out issues the fitting means, there isn’t a motive for issues to go incorrect. As I mentioned beforehand, I’m not able to decide on the place to combat. I simply need to maintain coaching onerous like I’ve since I used to be 4 years outdated.

“I’m glad that there shall be followers within the stands. I don’t really feel any strain, as a result of it’s all about Latin delight and assist and that motivates me.

“I feel Charlo is a superb fighter, tremendous proficient and the world champion for a motive. I’ve been making ready my entire life for this.

“I don’t suppose that each one Mexicans simply go on assault mode by default, you additionally need to be good and suppose issues by way of relying on how the combat goes.”

RONNIE SHIELDS, CHARLO’S TRAINER:

“I feel lots of people have been stunned how simply Jermall beat Sergey Derevyanchenko. He was the No. 1 contender. He was the necessary protection. He gave Triple G issues. He gave Danny Jacobs issues. And Jermall beat him.”

EDUARDO MONTIEL, MONTIEL’S TRAINER:

“Coaching camp is an ongoing course of. Issues are going swimmingly, similar to we needed them to. We’re very glad and so glad individuals have welcomed us right here in Houston with open arms.

“I’m hoping for Montiel to be in his finest bodily, psychological and emotional form to return out with a win on June 19. Our largest benefit proper now could be that we’re already settled in right here in the USA, freed from the distractions and temptations we’d have again dwelling in Mexico.

“I feel {that a} victory of this magnitude would make Montiel the face of Mexican boxing, rubbing elbows with the Canelos of the world. Life would change in a single day for him.”

DOUG HALL, GENERAL MANAGER, TOYOTA CENTER: