Fighters competing on the stacked Canelo vs. Berlanga undercard took part in a media workout before Canelo Promotions presents a Mexican Independence Day Weekend extravaganza.
The event is headlined by pound-for-pound great and Mexican superstar Canelo Álvarez taking on undefeated contender Edgar Berlanga headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video this Saturday, September 14 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The workout featured reigning WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara and two-division world champion Danny “Swift” García, who meet in the co-main event, former super middleweight world champion Caleb Plant and undefeated contender Trevor McCumby, who duel for the Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title, and former 140-pound world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero and hard-hitting Manuel Jaimes, who square off in the pay-per-view opener.
The workout also featured former unified super bantamweight world champion Stephen Fulton Jr. and all-action contender Carlos Castro, who top a three-fight PBC on Prime Video lineup beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT leading up to the pay-per-view. The live-streaming action will be available via free access to all fans, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the PPV card it leads into.
Here is what the fighters had to say at MGM Grand:
ERISLANDY LARA
“Garcia is a good fighter and he’s been a champion in multiple divisions, but let’s see how he does at 160. It’s a different animal up here.
“I’ve just worked hard and taken care of my body. There’s no secret to it. I take this sport seriously.”
DANNY GARCIA
“I’m chasing history. If you believe in yourself 100%, then the sky is the limit. I believe in the work me and my team put in. We’re coming to achieve greatness.
“We had the right sparring and did everything correct to get ready for Lara. We’re excited to get in the ring.
“I always feel nerves before a fight. If you’re not feeling those nerves, you’re doing something wrong. You want to be on your toes and ready for everything.”
CALEB PLANT
“He’s not experienced enough for me. I’m ready for the biggest challenges, but first thing’s first, I’m focused on Saturday night and getting that belt around my waist.
“Family is super important to me. My family is always in the gym with me. We’re a boxing family and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
TREVOR MCCUMBY
“I’ve had a lot more sparring and running this camp and I’ve just been doing everything my coach has asked.
“I’m not nervous at all. I’ve done this my whole life and I’m ready for him. I’m ready to meet him in the center of the ring and I’ll be ready if he wants to get on his bike.”
ROLANDO ROMERO
“I don’t know much about Jaimes, but I know it’s important to put on a good performance. I’m focused and haven’t thought about anything past this fight.”
MANUEL JAIMES
“I had a great camp getting in a lot of work at Robert Garcia’s gym. They have Hall of Fame coaches and amazing sparring. It was exactly what I needed.
“This is what I dreamed of as a kid. I always wanted to be on the biggest cards and it doesn’t get any bigger than a Canelo fight on Mexican Independence Day Weekend in Las Vegas.
“I’m the underdog coming into Rolly’s hometown, but it’s all good. I’m coming to win.”
STEPHEN FULTON JR.
“I’m just happy to be back. I’m feeling good and I’m ready. I have a new lead trainer and we’ve worked on a lot of different things that will show on fight night.
“I’m not sure what to expect from Castro. Nobody fights the same every time out. Styles make fights. My message to the fan is that I’m coming for the knockout.”
CARLOS CASTRO
“It’s a dream come true for me to be on this Canelo undercard. It’s the kind of thing you work your whole career for.
“I’m expecting a hungry Stephen Fulton Jr. coming off a loss. He wants to avenge it and he’s coming with everything, just like I am.
“We definitely are coming to steal the show. I don’t have a prediction, but it’s gonna be fireworks.”
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. Additionally, fans can purchase the PPV at PPV.com. On top of those options, fans will continue to be able to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.
