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TONY HARRISON VS. JERMELL CHARLO II FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO'S

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WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Continue Heated Rivalry Before Rematch This Saturday, December 21 Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes From Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië

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**ONTARIO, Calif.** (December 19, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight Champion **Tony “Superbad” Harrison** en voormalig wereldkampioen **Jermell Charlo** continued their war of words Thursday at the final press conference before they rematch this Saturday, December 21 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië.

The press conference also featured heavyweight sensation **cartoon Ajagba** and Georgia’sIago Kiladze, who meet in the 10-round co-feature, meer 2016 U.S. Olympiër **Karlos Balderas** en Mexico **Rene Tellez Giron**, who battle in an eight-round lightweight fight that opens the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Lions Alleen Promoties en TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Toyota Arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Toyota Arena:

**TONY HARRISON**

“I’m hungrier now because of the layoff since the first fight. It hasn’t affected my mindset for one moment. Sparring has been intense for me. That’s where I got the rust off. I was pushed every day with guys trying to knock me out, just like he’s going to try to do.

“Nothing about me is fake. Everything I say, I do it. It comes from my heart. The beef between us is real when it comes to my eyes. I don’t like anything about him. The tables turned after what he did right after the first fight. I’m a humble beast and he woke me up.

“I trained in Florida because I needed to be hungry again. I made the changes for me. I was out a year and I had to get mentally correct. He woke me up. I didn’t need to be in Detroit, they know I’m the champ. Now I’m ready to beat you again on Saturday.

“I had three judges who said I won, so I don’t think I have to change anything in my game plan. Ik ben blij. I don’t care about what him and his team is telling him. I don’t have to do anything different.

“He had 12 rounds and never rocked me, never stumbled me. He gave me everything he has. The same Jermell that you have seen in every fight is the same you’ll see Saturday.

“We’re here once again and once again I’m going to exactly what I have to do. This is what needs to be done to him. I love everything about this. I love everything about the talking, the back and forth, and all the noise.

“Jermell knocked out Jorge Cota, so he’s back on top right? I’m going to humble him again, dat is mijn job. I’m going to ease him of his pain. He acts like he’s the strongest guy in the world, but he’s up against an animal.

“I just have to be myself and win again. He can’t handle someone who’s himself. I’m rattling him every five seconds. I just have to throw the 1-2 off of that and we’re good.”

**Jermell Charlo**

“He talks a lot but he has to see me Saturday night. You’re going to get the same thing I gave to Jorge Cota. He just gave me more time getting out of the fight in June. I’m much stronger, much better and much faster now.

“I’m a fighter who lives and learns. I know how to progress. It’s okay for me, because I understand how to go down and come back up. When I come back, I come back way harder. They made the true champ come out of me.

“They know he’s not on my level. They know what I possess and what I do. Him not liking me has nothing to do with what I’m going to do Saturday.

“Nothing he’s said has gotten under my skin. It’s unbelievable to think that you could get inside another man’s head who gets in the ring and puts it all on the line for this.

“He will get what he deserves. I’m a man of my word and everyone knows what I do. I’m ‘Mr. Keep Running Your Mouth.’ Dit is wat ik doe.

“I want to knock him out and I’m going to knock him out. I’m going to set up the right shots. I’m going to set up what he’s not going to see. I’m going to show you how to take the belt.

“All I know is that I’m ready to fight. He’s all hype. The only thing fake about him is that injury he put up to get out of the rematch, but we’re here now so its whatever. I’m going to crush him.”

**EFE AJAGBA**

“I know he has experience and he’s lost to a few good fighters. I’m going to stick to my game plan and I look forward to showing it to everyone on Saturday night

“I have to test him with my jab and see how he reacts. He has movement and has good experience. I’m going to let him get tired and find my spots. I can’t wait to get in there.

“We worked really hard in training camp and I know that I’m getting better every day. This is a good test for me and a good opponent who will make me use what we’ve worked on in training.”

**IAGO KILADZE**

“I know that’s he’s a strong young fighter, but he doesn’t have experience like me. I have more fights and more tough fights. I think that he’s going to try to come forward, but I’ve worked really hard to stop him.

“I’ve worked on my power and I will show it on Saturday night. I believe in myself and I’m going to show everything I’ve worked on in training camp.

“We’re going to take what we’ve been working on in training and bring it into the fight. We know what he’s uncomfortable with and we’re going to take advantage of it.”

**KARLOS BALDERAS**

“I’m an Olympian for a reason. I’ve faced the best since I was 15. This is a great opportunity for me and I’m going to make the most of it. He knows what’s coming Saturday night.

“I’ve been here before and I’m ready to make a splash. 2020 is my year to shine. I’m ready or the big names. I know what I’m here to do.

“He’s a rugged fighter who comes forward and brings the fight. I’m too experienced for him though. Uiteindelijk, my talent is going to speak for itself. We can say what we want up here, but my talent will speak for itself.”

**RENE TELLEZ GIRON**

“The only loss I had was a fight I believe I won, but you always learn from a fight. Balderas is a good fighter and I respect him, but he’s in for a war.

“I’ve been in tough fights everywhere so I know what it will be like Saturday. He’s quick in the ring and I’ve watched video on him, but it’s nothing that I won’t be able to overcome.

“I know what he can do and I know that I have everything I need to get this victory. I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity and I know that we’re going to steal the show Saturday.”

Top Prospect & 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas Takes on Rene Tellez Giron in Televised Opener of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes in Primetime Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. EN

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Preceding FOX PBC Fight Night is FS1 PBC Fight Night Featuring Unbeaten Featherweight Jhack Tepora Battling Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon in Co-Feature of Telecast Beginning at 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. EN

ONTARIO, Calif. (December 17, 2019) – Sensationeel 2016 U.S. Olympiër Karlos Balderas neemt MexicoRene Tellez Giron in an eight-round lightweight match as the opener of FOX PBC Fight Night live in primetime and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. EN.

Former champion Guillermo Rigondeaux was scheduled to take on Liborio Solis in the co-feature of the FOX PBC Fight Night card, but that match has been postponed until a later date.

Balderas vs. Giron will serve as the opening attraction to the show that is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionTony Harrisonen voormalig kampioenJermell Charlo that also featurescartoon Ajagba nemenIago Kiladze in a 10-round heavyweight showdown in the co-feature.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Toyota Arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.

One of the most highly regarded prospects from the 2016 U.S. Olympisch team, Balderas (9-0, 8 KO) returns for an eight-round lightweight affair to close out 2019. The 23-year-old from Santa Maria, California has won his last five fights by stoppage, including three already in 2019. His most recent outing saw him stop Robert Frankel in July. He will be opposed by the 20-year-old Giron (13-1, 7 KO), who fights out of Queretaro, Mexico and is looking to rebound from a decision loss to unbeaten Michel Rivera in June.

Preceding FOX PBC Fight Night, undefeated Filipino featherweight contenderJhack Tepora will battle rugged former title challengerOscar Escandon in a 10-round bout in the co-feature of FS1 PBC Fight Night at 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. EN.Hugo Centeno, Jr.will take onJuan Macias Montiel in a 10-round middleweight main event of the telecast that also features super welterweight prospectRaymond Guajardo geconfronteerd Donnis Reed in a four-rounder in the televised opener.

Fighting out of Cebu City, Philippines, Tepora (23-0, 17 KO) will enter the ring for the second time in the U.S. in december 21, after making a successful U.S. debut against Jose Luis Gallegos in June. The 24-year-old will take on Colombia’s Escandon (25-5, 17 KO), who fights for the first time since a loss to Brandon Figueroa last year at the same arena in Ontario. Escandon is a former interim titlist at featherweight and challenged Gary Russell Jr. for the featherweight championship in 2017.

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Gestapelde line-up van Undercard-attracties Betreed de Ring zaterdag, December 21 in Premier Boxing Champions Event Headlined door Tony Harrison vs. Jermell Charlo Rematch van Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië

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**Met Andre Dirrell & 2016 Litouwse Olympiër Eimantas Stanionis in afzonderlijke periodes & Meer!**

**ONTARIO, Calif.** (December 17, 2019) – Een bomvolle line-up van undercard-attracties zal fans op zaterdag van begin tot eind opwinding bezorgen, December 21 als onderdeel van het Premier Boxing Champions-evenement met als kopstuk de langverwachte rematch tussen WBC Super Welterweight Champion **Tony Harrison** en voormalig kampioen **Jermell Charlo** allemaal van Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië.

De Harrison vs.. Charlo rematch dient als het belangrijkste evenement van FOX PBC Fight night vanaf 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Voorafgaand aan de gevechten op FOX, FS1 PBC Fight Night zal een tripleheader van actie bevatten vanaf 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT en headliner door top middengewicht mededinger **Hugo Centeno Jr.** vechten **Juan Macías Montiel**.

Niet op televisie uitgezonden undercard-attracties zullen worden getoond **Andre Dirrell** in een super middengewicht gevecht van 10 ronden tegen de Dominicaanse Republiek **Juan Ubaldo Cabrera** and2016 Litouwse Olympiër **Eimantas Stanionis** in een weltergewicht gevecht tegen de Dominicaanse Republiek **Julio Cesar Sanchez.**

De actie zal ook Detroit vooruitzicht zien **Anthony Flagg** (4-0, 3 KO) vechten tegen Tyler, Inheems in Texas **Jamarcus Warren** (2-1-1, 1 KO) in een zes-ronde super middengewicht affaire, Dallas zwaargewicht **Adrian Taylor** (10-1, 4 KO) in een gevecht van zes ronden tegen Tijuana, Mexico's **Duitse perez** (11-6-3, 3 KO) en Russisch vooruitzicht **Petr Khamukov** (4-0, 1 KO) het opnemen van een inwoner van Massachusetts **Maceo Crowder** (2-3, 1 KO) in een zes-round middengewicht bout.

Bantamgewicht **Jose Balderas** (8-0, 2 KO), de broer van Karlos Balderas, zal vechten in een wedstrijd van zes ronden.

Het afronden van de line-up is een ongeslagen super lichtgewicht vooruitzicht **Justin Cardona** in een strijd van vier ronden tegen Liberia **Archie Weah**, Glendale, Californië **Yovani Rodarte** vechten tegen Mexico **Eduardo Reyes** in een lichtgewicht affaire van zes ronden en ongeslagen Oak Hills, Inheems in Californië **Jerry Perez** in een vedergewicht affaire van zes ronden tegen New Jersey's **Tyrone Luckey**.

Een ervaren veteraan in de divisie van 168 pond, Dirrell (33-2-1, 24 KO) keert voor het eerst sinds maart terug naar de ring 2018, toen hij zijn tussentijdse super middengewicht titel verloor in een knokpartij tegen Jose Uzcategui. De Flint, Inwoner van Michigan en broer van tweevoudig kampioen Anthony, Dirrell won een bronzen medaille op de 2004 Olympische Spelen en verloor smalle beslissingen in wereldtitelgevechten tegen Carl Froch en James DeGale. Hij zal worden tegengewerkt door Cabrera (24-2, 16 KO), die uit Santo Domingo vecht, Dominicaanse Republiek en was ongeslagen in zijn eerste 24 pro gevechten.

Een inwoner van Litouwen die nu in de VS woont en traint, Stanionis (9-0, 6 KO) is een van de meest veelbelovende vechters die uit de 2016 Olympische Spelen. De 25-jarige heeft dit jaar tot nu toe twee overwinningen behaald en zal proberen het jaar af te sluiten tegen de 26-jarige Sanchez.(11-2, 6 KO), die werd geboren in de Dominicaanse Republiek maar nu vecht uit New York.

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Top Middleweight Contender Hugo Centeno Jr. Battles Juan Macías Montiel in Main Event of FS1 PBC Fight Night & op FOX Deportes zaterdag, December 21 from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië

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**Meer! 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas & Unbeaten Prospect Raymond Guajardo Compete in Separate Fights in Action Beginning at**
**6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT**

**ONTARIO, Calif.** (December 9, 2019) – Top middleweight contender **Hugo “De baas” Centeno Jr.** will battle Mexico’s **Juan Macías Montiel** in a 10-round clash that headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, December 21 from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië.

The FS1 telecast begins at 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT and will feature 2016 U.S. OlympiërKarlos Balderas nemen van Mexico **René Téllez Giron** in an eight-round lightweight duel and unbeaten prospect **Raymond Guajardo** battling New Orleans-native **Donnis Reed** in een super weltergewicht bout.

FS1 PBC Fight Night precedes the FOX PBC Fight Night broadcast headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between WBC Super Welterweight Champion **Tony Harrison** en voormalig kampioen **Jermell Charlo** with coverage beginning on FOX and FOX Deportes at 8 p.m./5 p.m. PT.

Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Lions Alleen Promoties en TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Toyota Arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.

Fighting out of his hometown of Oxnard, Californië, Rogge (27-3, 14 KO) will look to bounce back after he lost a close decision to Willie Monroe Jr. on FS1 in June. The 28-year-old had won three out of four fights heading into the Monroe fight, including a highlight-reel knockout of then unbeaten Immanuwel Aleem on FS1 in August 2017. He will step into the ring for the third time in 2019 in december 21, having also defeated Oscar Cortes in February.

The 25-year-old Montiel (21-4-1, 21 KO) has fought professionally since 2009 and most recently stopped longtime contender Marcos Reyes in February by fourth-round TKO. Representing Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, Montiel will make his U.S. debut on December 21, in a career that has seen him knockout then unbeaten Ivan Montero and drop a 2017 contest to eventual world champion Jaime Munguia.

One of the most highly regarded prospects from the 2016 U.S. Olympisch team, Balderas (9-0, 8 KO) returns for an eight-round lightweight affair to close out 2019. The 23-year-old from Santa Maria, California has won his last five fights by stoppage, waaronder drie in 2019. His most recent outing saw him stop Robert Frankel in July. He will be opposed by the 20-year-old Giron (13-1, 7 KO), who fights out of Queretaro, Mexico and is looking to rebound from a decision loss to unbeaten Michel Rivera in June.

Guajardo (4-0, 3 KO) turned pro one week after his 19^th birthday this March and kicked off his career with a second-round knockout of Leonardo Mendez in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Guajardo will enter the ring on December 21 in a four or six-round contest seeking his fifth win of 2019. He most recently defeated Brian Urday by first-round knockout in October and will be opposed by the 34-year-old Reed (3-4, 2 KO) as he steps into the ring for his third fight of 2019.

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WBC SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION & DETROIT-NATIVE TONY HARRISON GIVES BACK TO HOMETOWN THIS THANKSGIVING

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Tony Harrison Holds Grocery Giveaway Ahead of Holiday & Rematch Against Former Champion Jermell Charlo Saturday, December 21 in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event & on FOX Deportes from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië

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**DETROIT** (November 27, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight Champion and Detroit-native **Tony “Superbad” Harrison** spent time giving back to his hometown last week, holding a grocery giveaway at his gym ahead of tomorrow’s Thanksgiving holiday.

“I know where I come from and the neighborhood that we’re giving back to,” Said Harrison. “They need a little help, and we’re just trying to give these people the opportunity to fight another day. It’s a 12-round battle every day in this community, so whatever we can do to help them fight one more day is what I’ll do.”

Harrison hosted the event at his Superbad Boxing Gym as he prepares for his rematch against former world champion **Jermell Charlo** vindt plaats op zaterdag, December 21 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes live from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif.

Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Lions Alleen Promoties en TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Toyota Arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.

Harrison, who will be riding in his own float at tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit, gave away 50,000 pounds of food as he continues his longstanding goals to give back to his hometown and before he represents his city in the ring live in primetime on December 21.

“Tell Charlo to be ready,” Said Harrison, “We’re almost there. I’m locked in and I’ll see him real soon.”

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***ABOUT HARRISON VS. CHARLO II***
Harrison vs. Charlo II will see the highly anticipated rematch between WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony “Superbad” Harrison and former world champion Jermell Charlo headlining the FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, December 21 from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californië.

Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features former world champions Guillermo Rigondeaux and Liborio Solis fighting for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World title and rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba taking on Iago Kiladze in a 10-round opening attraction.

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Unified 154-Pound World Champion Julian Williams Makes Philadelphia Homecoming Title Defense Against Hard-Hitting Jeison Rosario Saturday, Januari 18 in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event & on FOX Deportes from Temple University’s Liacouras Center

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Undefeated Rising Star Chris Colbert Takes on Former Champion Jezreel Corrales for Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title in Co-Main Event of Broadcast Beginning at

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PHILADELPHIA(November 27, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world championJulian “J-Rock” Williamswill defend his WBA and IBF titles in a Philadelphia homecoming against the hard-hittingJeison Rosarioop zaterdag, Januari 18 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes live in primetime from Temple University’s Liacouras Center.

The action will also feature undefeated rising star Chris “Prime Time” Colbert taking on former champion Jezreel Corrales for the Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title as the co-main event of the broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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“Julian Williams earned one of 2019’s most thrilling victories in May against Jarrett Hurd, and there’s no better way for him to follow that up than by defending his WBA and IBF titles in front of his hometown fans in Philadelphia,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promoties. “The great fight fans in Philadelphia are in for fireworks because Jeison Rosario hits hard and he comes to pull off the spectacular upset, and he only needs one punch to do so. Combined with the addition of one of boxing’s best young stars in Chris Colbert in his toughest test to date against Jezreel Corrales, FOX PBC Fight Night will be must watch from start to finish on January 18 at Liacouras Center.”

Philadelphia’s Williams (27-1-1, 16 KO) captured his world titles in a FOX main event in May when he upset Jarrett Hurd’s homecoming defense in a fight that is a frontrunner for 2019 Fight of the Year. Williams took full advantage of his second title opportunity with a spirited performance and an impressive game plan that negated the hard-charging and physically bigger Hurd.

The 29-year-old will now headline in his hometown, marking the first time he’s fought in Philadelphia since a 2011 victory over Eberto Mendoza. Williams earned his title opportunity by winning four-straight fights after a defeat to Jermall Charlo in 2016, including wins over former champion Ishe Smith and Nathaniel Gallimore.

“This is going to be great having a homecoming fight back in Philadelphia,” zei Williams. “I’m excited for the crowd that’ll be at the Liacouras Center and to be back fighting on FOX. I haven’t fought in Philadelphia since 2011, so I can’t wait to get back in the ring in front of all my people. Rosario is a good fighter and I’m very familiar with him. I know he packs a solid punch and that he’s been on a tear ever since his lone loss to Nathaniel Gallimore. So he’ll be a stiff test for me, but I’m prepared to win. Most of all, I’m just excited to defend my titles and as a unified champion in front of my hometown crowd.”

Born in the Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rozenkrans (19-1-1, 13 KO) will take an eight-fight unbeaten streak into his first world title fight on January 18. The 24-year-old has taken down a slew of contenders and rising prospects including Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach and Mark Anthony Hernandez, all of whom were either stopped or knocked down against Rosario. Meest recent, Rosario won a decision over veteran contender Jorge Cota in April.

“I’m very thankful and excited for this opportunity,” said Rosario. “I’m going to take advantage of it. I plan to bring these titles back to the Dominican Republic by knockout, but if I have to go 12 rondes, Ik ben klaar. I learned a lot from my first defeat, and it will never happen again. I also want to thank PBC, my promoter Sampson Boxing and my manager Caesar Mercedes for putting in this position. I can’t wait to make the most of it.”

One of boxing’s top rising prospects, Colbert (13-0, 5 KO) showed off his emerging power with asensational one punch knockout of Miguel Beltran Jr. in the first round of his most recent fight in September on FS1. The 23-year-old from Brooklyn, New York had an impressive amateur career and has already taken down three unbeaten fighters in his short pro career. He will look to kick off a big 2020 Januari 18 after earning four wins in 2019.

“This is the stage that I’ve been waiting for,” said Colbert. “My last fight was the co-main event on FS1 and now we’re moving up to FOX. It’s time to show out! I’m going to show the world what the hype behind me is all about and prove that I’m a soon-to-be champion of the world. All I know about Corrales is that he’s a former champion who’s going to bring his A-game, but I’m looking to get him out of there. I’m excited to be back in Philly and I’m definitely going to have my crew and fans coming down from New York to show support.”

The 28-year-old Corrales (23-3, 9 KO) will look to rebound after a narrow split-decision defeat to Ladarius Miller in July. Fighting out of San Miguelito, Panama, Corrales won a super featherweight title in 2016 when he went to Japan and knocked out Takashi Uchiyama before winning a decision in their rematch. He also owns victories over current 130-pound champion Rene Alvarado and Robinson Castellanos.

“Colbert is a good fighter but he’s not ready for what I can do in the ring,” Said Corrales. “I’m going to show that I’m still one of the best in the division. This is a great opportunity to prove that. I’ve been training hard to be the best Jezreel Corrales. Thank you to my whole team for helping me get this fight. You’re not going to want to miss my performance on January 18.”

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