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Omar Juarez Training Camp Quotes
Super lightweight contender Omar “El Relámpago” Juarez
previewed his upcoming showdown against Ryan “Cowboy” Karl
before they square off in the co-main event of PBC action on
FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob
ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The FOX broadcast begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and is
headlined by welterweight contender Abel Ramos dueling
against Luke Santamaria in a 10-round bout.
The FOX broadcast precedes a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View
event beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and headlined by
former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’
Thurman battling former super lightweight world champion
Mario “El Azteca” Barrios.
Here is what the 22-year-old Juarez (12-1, 5 KOs) had to say
about training camp, facing Karl and more:
On his recent training camp:
“This training camp has been very grueling, just like others
in the past. I started off in San Antonio, where I was
getting back into the groove, working on a lot of
fundamentals, footwork and defense. Then our team decided to
head out to Las Vegas to finish off the remainder of camp.
Las Vegas is the mecca of boxing and the sparring there is
second to none. The best fighters train here. I’ve just
finished my last day of sparring and now I’m ready for fight
week. I’m feeling great and I’ll be ready to shine on fight
night.”
On his matchup with Ryan Karl:
“This is a big fight for me. Ryan Karl is a big puncher who
has fought at the highest level in boxing. I know he’s
coming to make a statement against me, but I have other
plans. This is a must win for me to get back on track to
further my career, and I’m not going to let him ruin my
plans. I have a great strategy in place with my trainer Rick
Nunez and my dad. We see some holes in his game that we are
going to capitalize on.”
On fighting in Las Vegas for the second time in his career:
“Fighting in Las Vegas is where all fighters want to be, and
that is no different with me. Like I said, Vegas is the
mecca of boxing, and I can’t wait to put on a great
performance. I’ve gotten acclimated to the high elevation
out here, so I’ll be at my best when I step in the ring.”
On fighting on FOX during a big weekend of sports:
“Fighting on February 5 on FOX is going to be incredible
because it’s the weekend right before the Super Bowl. In
addition, the NHL All-Star game and NFL Pro Bowl are
happening in Las Vegas, so I know the electricity in the
city will be lively. I’m grateful to be fighting on FOX once
again, where all my fans back home in Brownsville, TX, will
be able to tune in. These opportunities don’t come around
for most fighters, so I’m very thankful to my team.”
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