Charlo and Rosario….virtual before reality hits!

World Boxing Council super welterweight champion, Jermell Charlo, and the champion of the WBA and IBF, Jeison Rosario, held a virtual press conference before their fight on Showtime on Saturday, September 26, in a event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Uncasville, Connecticut.

JERMELL CHARLO:

“I am stronger and faster than I have ever been. The camp has been incredible. I can’t believe I got in shape so quickly. Congratulations to Rosario for having the opportunity to climb to this level. But I know what I possess at the ring and I’m ready for this fight.”

“My legacy is at stake. I feed my family this way. It is not about what we are going to say. It’s no secret how I fight. I’m dangerous and I feel even more so now. I am excited for this match. My ability and skills are surpassing all these guys in the division. I am much hungrier now. The fire has been lit in me.

“A lot of people were surprised that Jeison won against Julian Williams, but I wasn’t really. Williams was dealing with a lot of things. But I am a different kind of fighter. My dedication is different from everyone’s.

“I think my last two fights and the different styles that Tony Harrison had have helped me. Tony is a great fighter. You look at his record and you know he can hit, but I’m different. That’s what got me to the top and made the first fight close. The experience I had in those fights will give me even more advantage.”

JEISON ROSARIO:

“This is going to be a great war. I am dedicated and motivated for this fight and I know what it means to face a fighter of Jermell’s quality, so the training has gone very well. I’m ready.

I am hungrier now than before I won the titles. I am more motivated. The desire inside me and the fire inside me are burning to win this fight against Charlo. As the Dominican people say, `we have to keep moving forward,`  and that`s precisely  what I plan to do in this fight.

“Jermell Charlo and Julian Williams are definitely two different guys. I think Williams has a bit more speed, but Jermell is definitely stronger and has more power. That’s why I had to prepare a little differently for this fight. As for who I feel is the better fighter, I don’t want to take anything away from either of them. Williams was a great fighter and he was considered No. 1 when I fought him. Both have their merits, but I would not say which is the best fighter. Jermell is considered the best fighter at 154 pounds.

“This fight means a lot to me. It is definitely the most important fight of my career and I am very grateful for this opportunity that has been given to me to fight the best in the division. This is a great moment and some people think that I will not win. I know it’s going to be electrifying.”