Ladarius Miller primed for July 27 fight with Jezzrel Corrales

By Badlefthook.com

Miller faces Corrales on July 27’s Showtime card.By Scott Christ @scblh1

Lightweight Ladarius Miller is set to return to action on July 27, facing former 130-pound titleholder Jezzrel Corrales in Baltimore on the Gervonta Davis-Ricardo Nunez card, which airs on Showtime.

Miller (19-1, 6 KO) has won 10 in a row since a loss in 2016, and now is hoping to emerge as a real contender at 135. The 25-year-old fighter, based in Las Vegas, spoke about the upcoming fight from training camp.

Ladarius Miller

“Building off of my last camp and fight, which was on the Gervonta Davis vs Hugo Ruiz card, and bringing that energy into this camp has really helped. My goal is to do everything better, go harder, and add a few things that will help to better prepare me but also to work smarter.

“The main thing is we’ve been working hard and going the extra mile. Whether it’s more rounds on the bag and in sparring or extra miles during my runs. I’ve sparred with some veterans who have helped me tweak little things here and there. I had the chance to work with some of the younger top-level guys.”

“Floyd (Mayweather) has come in the gym a few times and watched me work and gave me some pointers while I was working the bag, he’s always helped me throughout my career to get better as a fighter. Leonard (Ellerbe) always makes the time to give me motivation any time he sees me. They both watch me to see how I’m developing as a fighter and keep me focused.”

“I’ve faced many of the toughest contenders in my division. It shows that I can be one of the best in my weight class as long as I continue to work hard. Having said that, preparing for a guy like Corrales who’s also a former world champion isn’t anything new for me, but I don’t look past him as an opponent.”

“I’ve watched a few (of Corrales’) fights. I’ve seen a few mistakes he’s made and I know what he does well. I’m really prepared for this fight. I know I’m going to win. I’ve prepared myself to perform at my highest peak. Whatever he decides to show in the ring, I’m prepared for it all.”

“The fact that I can see myself getting closer to my dream and goal of becoming a world champion is motivation enough. Each morning I wake up and it’s the first thing on my mind and it’s the last thing on my mind when I go to sleep. No matter how tired I may get in camp, knowing what’s right in front of me is the motivation. These are life-changing opportunities ahead for me and I want that title shot and I’m going to get it.”