Errol Spence, Jermall Charlo Hold Media Workout

Former unified world champion and pound-for-pound great Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and undefeated two-division world champion Jermall Charlo held a media workout in Houston on Wednesday ahead of their respective showdowns taking place Saturday, July 25 in a PBC Pay-Per-View event available LIVE on Prime Video from Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. 

Two of this era’s biggest stars, Spence and Charlo are currently training camp partners in Houston with legendary trainer Ronnie Shields, as they each prepare to head down under looking to make statements on their way to winning world titles in new weight classes.

The former three-belt 147-pound champion Spence will take on Australian superstar and former world champion Tim Tszyu in the pivotal 154-pound main event matchup, while Houston’s Charlo will return to action against Australia’s Koen Mazoudier in a 10-round super middleweight clash.

In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets, as well as PPV.com.

Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Houston:

ERROL SPENCE JR.

“Camp has been great. I can’t complain at all. We’re putting in the work and leaving no stone unturned. I’m excited.

“Ronnie’s style fits me well. I’ve always been a huge fan of Jermall and how he fights. Plus Ronnie has the experience too. I listened to Ronnie’s concept of training and I felt like it fit me to a t. When we worked out, the chemistry felt really good.

“I had my first world title fight overseas, plus countless amateur fights. So it’s something I’ve always been comfortable with. I’m not worried about the fans or anything like that, because at the end of the day it’s just me and him in there.

“This was the right time to come back, and against the right opponent. My body feels good, so I said why not?

“Charlo and I were in the amateurs together as kids, so it’s dope to have somebody that I’ve known a long time in the same gym here and on the same card. We’re focused on the task at hand and that’s conquering Australia.

“My motivation to come back is about myself and my personal goals. Everything about training just excites me. You’ve gotta enjoy it while it lasts, because one day it’ll be over. I’m taking it one fight at a time.”

JERMALL CHARLO

“I’m one of the few fighters that have barely lost any rounds in my career, let alone lost a fight. It’s my game plan to just go out there and dominate. If he makes the wrong move, he’s gonna get knocked out.

“I’ve been training really hard and staying at peace. I can tell it’s working by the way my body’s flowing. Everything is just really clicking.

“I normally am one of the few guys who like to really study my opponents, but I don’t know anything about him. I’m putting my trust in Ronnie Shields. I’m gonna go in there and be ready to make adjustments.

“Errol and I are kind of total opposites. He doesn’t talk as much as me, he’s just about the work. I like to talk a little more. We used to be roommates in the amateurs and now we have this chance to work around each other in the pros. He works hard and I love training around him.

“I want to go for another world title in a third weight division. I feel a lot more comfortable at 168. It really doesn’t matter who they put in front of me. I feel like I’m gonna have my advantages in this division. I’m planning to make this quarter of my career the best one.

“At this point I’ve seen every style in boxing. My focus is just different now. I’ve eliminated distractions. I feel fresh at this point in my career. I’m doing all of the things that I’m supposed to be doing.

“I just want to give everyone some real fights. I want to get in there with warriors and do it for the fans. I pick my shots precisely and I have the power to hurt you at the end of the day. I’m here for the long run.  

“Once we get in the ring, I’m locked in. It doesn’t matter where we’re fighting.”

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