WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara highlighted a Las Vegas media workout on Thursday ahead of his world title unification clash against IBF and WBO Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly that serves as the co-main event of a jam-packed PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, December 6 from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
The workout also featured top contender Shane Mosley Jr., who duels rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos in the pay-per-view opener at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Also participating in the workout was former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy, who battles top contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin headlining a three-fight PBC on Prime Video lineup leading into the pay-per-view.
Rounding out the workout lineup was undefeated young Mexican star Isaac “La Bestia” Lucero, who faces the hard-hitting Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in action streaming on Prime Video, plus unbeaten super featherweight Luis “The Twist” Nunez, who takes on Argentina’s Hector Sosa in the opening bout of the streaming presentation at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.
The PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video is headlined by a blockbuster showdown between Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach, as they duel for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title.
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com.
The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and BXSTRS.
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Radiant Brand Complex in Las Vegas:
ERISLANDY LARA
“Let people keep thinking that Janibek is the most dangerous guy in the division. We’ll see on December 6 if that holds.
“This is the fight that will solidify my legacy. I know what I need to do and I’m confident in my ability to come out victorious. Everyone watching is going to see the best possible version of myself. Training is going great and I’m ready to go.
“Fans are going to see a Lara that’s going in there to throw punches to hurt Janibek. I’m coming to hurt my opponent. If I get the opportunity, I’m gonna end the night early. If it goes the distance, you’ll see me win a beautiful fight.
“This fight means everything to me. It’s a unification fight, so if I win this fight I’ll show everyone that I’m the best fighter at 160 pounds.”
SHANE MOSLEY JR.
“A win on December 6 makes me a champion and puts me in a conversation to fight other champions, including some who are on this card.
“My journey has fortified me. It’s made me strong and it’s made me more focused. I’m ready for this opportunity.
“Training camp has been going great. I’m blessed to have my dad in the corner and a great support team all around.
“Fans can expect a great fight. I’m gonna display great boxing and all of my skills.”
RANCES BARTHELEMY
“I want to show the world that I’ve still got a lot left to give this sport. I still want to add another world title to my resume and that’s continued to push me forward.
“I’ve been in the ring with everybody and every kind of style there is. So I’ve studied Martin, but he doesn’t have anything that stands out that much or that I haven’t seen before. He’s got youth on his side. That’s the only advantage he could have in this fight.
“This is gonna be a beautiful fight and I’m going to make it an exciting fight. I love to face southpaws. Whenever I face lefties I make it action packed and fight from both sides. This is a perfect style matchup.”
ISAAC LUCERO
“What excited me the most is the opportunity that I have to win this fight and continue moving forward and moving up the rankings.
“I’m gonna keep chasing my dream and doing it for my family. They’re my biggest motivation every day in the gym.
“I’m very proud to have this opportunity to represent Mexico. I want to do my best to make those fans proud and be as great as people believe I can be. I’m going to make sure that I work hard and stay dedicated to my craft to prove those people right.”
LUIS NUNEZ
“I’m relaxed and I’m confident in my training. I’m calm and ready to have a successful night on December 6.
“This is the opportunity that I’ve been looking for. I’ve wanted to fight on a big stage like this so that my career can take off to the next level. That’s what I’m planning to do.
“A win puts me right at the top and gets me in contention for a world title. That’s the ultimate goal and my dream. That’s what I’m working so hard to accomplish.”
