I want to say that Iโm praying for Errol Spence to make a fast recovery from his injury. Health is always the priority and the most important thing. I did my best in training and in preparation for this fight, so I wanted to make sure my hard work was not wasted. Yordenis Ugรกs was ready to fight and challenge me on August 21. So itโs a great thing that I can show off my hard work in the gym when we face each other on fight night.
Iโm not disappointed at all in what happened [when Spence was injured] because my hard work will not be wasted. Ugรกs stepped up and is bringing his WBA [belt] into the fight, which Iโm excited to fight for.
I always consider myself a bipartisan boxer. I am happy to fight either right-handed or southpaw fighters. Itโs no problem for me at all to switch the styles that Iโm going to face.
What I can say to the fans is that this is definitely not an easy fight. Ugรกs is a champion because they gave him my belt. Now, we have to settle it inside of the ring. I cannot take him lightly, because heโs the kind of fighter who will take advantage of that.
I have a lot of people around me that motivate me to win this fight, especially for my family. Iโm also very motivated to give the fans a great fight that theyโre going to enjoy in the arena or watching on pay-per-view.
In the end, I want to win the belts. Iโm so excited for this fight and I donโt care if Iโm the challenger or champion coming into it.
I know that Ugรกs is also very prepared for his fight because he was going to be on the undercard. If there was no Ugรกs on the undercard, itโs possible we would have cancelled the fight.
The only danger for this fight is the change in stance. Both Spence and Ugรกs are aggressive fighters, which I like. We can create a lot of great action in the ring that the fans will love.
I would tell the fans not to miss this fight. This is going to be a really good one. Iโm sure that me and Ugรกs are going to give a fight full of action. Iโm excited to see everyone in Las Vegas on August 21.