![]() ![]() It’s a matter of sparring a lot and getting that back. It’s more the timing and reflexes and finding your distance. But for me, as the fighter who’s been out, it’s more about the timing. It’s Miguel Flores in front of me and we’ll see what happens after that. “I’m not putting pressure on myself about what comes next. It’s one of those opportunities that you hardly ever get. My family and friends are coming to see me spar, because I know this could be my last fight. I’m enjoying myself and enjoying my progress. “What I’m doing this camp, that I haven’t done a lot in the past, is enjoy it. I’m sparring younger fighters, but I have to be smart, while still getting great conditioning in. “Once you get to a certain point of your life, you have to train differently. I can’t wait for September 4 because it’s a comeback that I’ve asked for and it’s more meaningful because it’s happening here in L.A. I’m overjoyed with gratitude more than anything. “I’m happy to be on this card and happy to be back, period. Give me short guys or tall guys, I’m going to fight and I’m going to do everything I can to beat my opponent. It’s about what me and my team believe fits me best. I’m going to go where the biggest fights are. “I’m not going to close any doors on what division I’ll fight in. I’ll see what doors open after this and then make the best decision for my career. I’m expecting a positive result from this fight. “I try to live in the moment and not make too many plans. I want to face the best and I’ll be ready to do so on September 4. But I know that I can do whatever I set my mind to, because I crave the challenges that come my way. “I never think about a particular fight in a way that adds pressure. I fully believe that I’m up to the challenge and that I have to defeat Isaac to achieve everything I have in mind for my career. I respect Isaac and I know that we’re both on winning streaks. ![]() “I’ve fought a lot of high-quality opponents. It’s going to be a great fight and I’m counting down the days until it’s fight night. “I’m so excited for this challenge on September 4. When the time comes, I hope they step up to the plate and take on the challenge.” “I’m ready for any of the top fighters at lightweight. I can guarantee that the experience that I’m going to acquire going forward will make me more aware of everything surrounding me and make me even better in that rematch against Gervonta Davis. “I am a more mature and experienced fighter than I’ve been in the past. I have a serious opponent in front of me now, but I know I have what it takes to bring the title back to Mexico City. All I have to do is take down every single opponent who they put in front of me. “The fight against Gervonta Davis motivated me and gave me the goal of wanting to face him again. We’ll be ready for whatever he brings into the ring. “I’m planning to welcome Eduardo Ramirez to the division in the harshest of ways. Eduardo Ramirez is a very tough and complicated rival for me. “We’re not going to take anything away from anybody, because we know what he’s capable of. I can’t wait to get in the ring and compete. “I’m thrilled about this fight because the fans are going to be the true winners. Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday: Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online at AXS.com. fan-favorite Abner Mares and Miguel Flores, who duel in a super featherweight attraction, and unbeaten rising lightweight Jose Valenzuela and former world champion Jezreel Corrales, who battle in the pay-per-view opener at 9 p.m. ![]() Tuesday’s virtual event featured top lightweight Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez, who meet in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, former three-division world champion and L.A. LOS ANGELES – Aug– Fighters competing on the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard headlined by the heavyweight showdown between Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and Luis “King Kong” Ortiz previewed their upcoming matchups during a virtual press conference on Tuesday as they near their Labor Day Weekend matchups on September 4 from Arena in Los Angeles.
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