Kicking off Battle Week in Las Vegas, Caleb Plant and Jose Armando Resendiz confirmed off their abilities at an open to the general public media exercise. The pair sq. off in the primary occasion on Saturday, Could 31, dwell on Prime Video from Michelob Extremely Area.
Plant (23-2, 14 KOs) places his interim WBA tremendous middleweight title on the road following his stoppage victory in opposition to Trevor McCumby final September. The previous champion from Nashville, TN seems to defeat Mexico’s Resendiz (15-2, 11 KOs) and lock in a bout with Jermall Charlo (33-0, 22 KOs).
“It feels nice to be right here again on the massive stage once more,” Caleb Plant mentioned. “I’ve been in nothing however world title fights and title eliminators since 2017, so I’m prepared to indicate out.”
“I by no means get too excessive or too low. I’m centered and even-keeled. I’m locked in. We had an ideal coaching camp and I’m able to whoop a**.”
“I respect all of the followers and their continued help. Be sure to keep tuned and are available out on Saturday.”
Armando Resendiz mentioned, “I’m very excited and motivated to be on such an enormous card, and I promise I’ll give all the pieces within the ring on Saturday evening.”
“A win will imply all the pieces. I’m combating the most effective fighters on the earth, so it can imply a lot. I promise to provide the followers an thrilling struggle.”
“The Mexican help means all the pieces to me. It motivates me to provide it my all.”
Jermall Charlo faces Thomas LaManna in co-feature
Jermall Charlo of Lafayette, LA steps by the ropes for the primary time since defeating Jose Benavidez Jr in November 2023. The 2-division champion makes his ring return within the co-feature in opposition to Thomas LaManna (39-5-1, 18 KOs) of Belleville, NJ.
“Las Vegas, I missed you,” Jermall Charlo mentioned. “It’s been a very long time coming however I’m again. It’s Lions Solely.”
“You’ll see I’m again if you see me jabbing and doing my factor. I’m actually excited to get again within the ring.”
“Get your popcorn early. Don’t blink. I’m coming to indicate everybody what I can do.”
Thomas LaManna mentioned, “I really feel nice and I’ve come again from the loss to Erislandy Lara by doing it the appropriate method. I’m gonna go in there and provides it all the pieces.”
“We waited for a giant alternative and this can be a nice one. He’s a giant identify and a two-division world champion. However I belong right here and I’m gonna present everybody why I belong right here.”
“The followers make boxing go. With out them, there isn’t any boxing. I’m so grateful for everybody supporting me. I’m utilizing all of it as gas for the fireplace and it’s gonna assist give me the sting in opposition to Jermall.”
Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez meets Kyrone Davis on Plant vs Resendiz undercard
On the Plant vs Resendiz undercard, Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez (7-0, 7 KOs) of Cuba and Kyrone Davis (19-3-1, 6 KOs) of Monmouth County, NJ go head-to-head at middleweight.
“I don’t fear about my opponents. I got here right here ready to win like I at all times do,” Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez mentioned. “I do know that I’ve to be calm within the ring, as a result of ultimately issues are going to go my method. If I keep regular in there and do what I’ve to do, victory might be mine.”
“My mentality is what results in my energy. It’s about thoughts and physique.”
Kyrone Davis mentioned, “We’re able to have some enjoyable within the ring in Las Vegas. I can’t look forward to it to be struggle evening.”
“I’m able to go. That is what I’ve been working for. That is my time, as a result of we prepare for these moments.”
“In case you get within the ring with me, it’s a must to know that I’m coming to win. I’m stepping into there to take his ‘0.’”
Isaac Lucero vs Luis Omar Valenzuela kicks off telecast
The telecast opener pits Isaac Lucero (16-0, 12 KOs) in opposition to Luis Omar Valenzuela (23-0, 20 KOs) in an all-Mexican matchup at tremendous welterweight.
“It is a dream come true for me to be proper right here on this stage in Las Vegas,” Isaac Lucero mentioned. “I might have ready for this struggle the identical method regardless, however to be dealing with a fellow Mexican on a card like that is one thing I do know that I’ve to make the most of.”
“Valenzuela is gonna study what it’s prefer to take a loss. I may care much less about his file, as a result of he has by no means fought somebody like me earlier than.”
“If there’s one factor I can assure, it’s that you just’re gonna see nothing however motion on Saturday evening.”
Luis Omar Valenzuela mentioned, “I’m actually grateful for this chance. It’s thrilling to be in Las Vegas the place boxing is king, and I’m pumped to indicate everybody what I can do.”
“You’ll be able to guess that we’re going toe-to-toe on Saturday. It’s gonna be an all-out Mexican basic, and we’re gonna give the followers what they wish to see.”
Atop the Plant vs Resendiz prelims, Curmel Moton (7-0, 6 KOs) of Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah takes on Renny Viamonte Mastrapa (4-1-1, 2 KOs) of Cuba at light-weight. Amongst different matchups, Filipino Carl Jammes Martin (25-0, 20 KOs) faces Mexico’s Francisco Portillo (19-12-2, 11 KOs) at tremendous bantamweight. Plus, Daniel Blancas (12-0, 5 KOs) of Milwaukee, WI and Kwame Ritter (11-2, 9 KOs) of Baltimore, MD conflict at tremendous middleweight.
