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Erickson Lubin Training Camp Quotes
Top super welterweight contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin
knows that a convincing victory over Terrell Gausha will put
him back in position to capture a world title, as he nears
their WBC Super Welterweight title eliminator showdown this
Saturday, September 19 headlining action live on SHOWTIME in
an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“I respect him as a fighter, but I don’t think Gausha is on
my level,” said Lubin. “He’s standing in my way of becoming
a world champion, so I need to take care of business
Saturday night, and look good doing it. I have to make a
statement in this fight.”
Lubin and Gausha were set to meet on SHOWTIME last October,
before Gausha was forced to withdraw due to a hand injury.
Gausha presents the biggest test for Lubin in his pro career
since his only defeat against WBC Super Welterweight
Champion Jermell Charlo.
“Gausha is a U.S. Olympian who’s fought at the championship
level, so I know he’s going to bring that experience to the
table,” said Lubin. “This is a chance for me to show my
growth in the ring and really separate myself as one of the
elite fighters in this division.”
The 24-year-old Lubin has won four-straight fights since his
2017 defeat to Charlo, with three coming by stoppage. The
winning streak has coincided with him bringing in renowned
trainer Kevin Cunningham, who was also the head trainer for
former world champions Devon Alexander and Cory Spinks,
amongst others.
“We’re out here in West Palm Beach, Fla. and training camp
has been going as planned,” said Lubin. “It’s just hard work
and dedication day after day. Coach Cunningham and I are
working great together. Everyone knows that he’s a
no-nonsense type of trainer, so that mindset is contagious.
I’ve done everything that’s been demanded of me so far in
training. I’m in great shape and will be ready to go into
deep waters if the fight goes the distance.”
Lubin returns to fight on a SHOWTIME platform for the
fourth-straight bout and his second consecutive headlining
appearance after his October 2019 unanimous decision victory
over Nathaniel Gallimore in the main event.
“It’s always a great feeling to be fighting on the big stage
on SHOWTIME,” said Lubin. “This is a title eliminator, so
everything is on the line for me. I have to bring the heat
from the opening bell. We are in the business of
entertaining the fans, so I’m coming with everything I’ve
got. Fans can expect to see an explosive fight on Saturday
night.”
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