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The War: Soto Karass vs.
Kamagei
By William Trillo
Tonight at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles Golden Boy
Promotions is putting on a show that should not be missed.
In the main event Jesus Soto Karass will take on Yoshihiro
Kamagai in a super welterweight battle that is destined to
be a classic battle.
When asked about the fight and what were his first thoughts
when the fight was made Soto Karass simple stated, “A war!
That’s the first thing I thought about. A war!”
Kamagai said, “I have a lot of respect for Soto Karass I am
very concentrated on this fight and need to look about
facing this opponent and not to what can happen after this
fight.
For Soto Karass his foe is not a mystery to him, “Of course
I know who he is. We were going to fight before but for some
reason the fight did not go through, I know exactly who I am
facing.”
Likewise Kamagai knows who his foe is too, “Soto Karass, he
is able to come from the inside and outside and adjust
accordingly,’ said Kamagai.
This is a throwback fight. The likes of which hard core fans
remember happening in back in the day. The wars between
Mexican and Japanese fighters have always been special. When
asked why Soto Karass exclaimed, “ It’s simple, the Japanese
are Kamikaze’s and Mexicans are warriors. They are willing
to die in the ring and so are we. I have nothing but respect
for the Japanese fighters, they are great warriors. I know
the fans in Los Angeles are waiting for a war and that is
exactly what they are going to get…a war.”
Soto Karass added, “One of my goals has always been to be a
world champion but if that is not meant to be I want to be a
fighter that gave the fan great memories and great wars. I
want my fans to know I gave everything I had in the ring.”
Again Kamagai expressed those same sentiments stating, “I am
here to win but I also want to please the fans.”
It’s doubtful those fans in the arena or those at home
watching on Estrella TV will be let down.
What’s next for Soto Karass should he come out victorious?
“At the end of the day I will talk with my team and if
everything goes well in this fight I look forward to going
to the next level,” said Soto Karass.
For Kamagai his goals are similar. In closing he said, “The
excitement of this fight really motivates me to do well.
Winning this fight will bring me bigger opportunities.”
Jesus Soto Karass vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai is presented by
Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, BORN
BOLD and Carmelita Chorizo. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the
first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. The Estrella TV Boxeo Estelar
broadcast will air live on Friday, April 15 at 10:00 p.m.
ET/7:00 p.m. PT and will stream live simultaneously on
estrellaTV.com and on YouTube via Fenomeno Studios:
youtube.com/FenomenoStudios. The Ring TV live stream will
begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. PT through 7:00 p.m.
Tickets for LA FIGHT CLUB are on sale starting at $20 with
new Flex Passes, Group Tickets and Knockout Experience
upgrades are available for purchase now
atwww.goldenboypromotions.com, the Golden Boy Promotions
Facebook page, by calling 213-233-2957 or by emailing
LAFightClub@goldenboypromotions.com.
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