EXPRESS TRAIN FOR BERCHELT, MIURA, SMITH JR. AND BARRERA

The legendary Forum of Inglewood, California, will host one of the most power punching full steam ahead boxing cards of 2017 this Saturday night

A public training session of the fighters, provided a mouth watering and eye watering preview of what`s ahead.

World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Miguel “Alacran” Berchelt (31-1, 28 Kos) was tightening his defense for the expected onslaught of Japan’s Takashi Miura (31-3-2, 24 Kos).

Also in attendance, and sweating it out, were Cuban Sullivan Barrera (19-1, 14 Kos.) and Joe Smith, JR. (23-1, 19 Kos.), holder of the international light heavyweight of the WBC.

Berchelt commented: “We arriving well prepared for this combat, after training in Hermosillo, Sonora, guided by Alfredo Caballero. We know all about Takashi Miura and I am excited to fight for the third time in the United States and second time as main event on HBO. I am very happy to be here with all my Mexican fans.”

Miura with the help of an interpreter calmly responded: “I am well prepared to regain my WBC title. Berchelt is a great champion but this Saturday, will certainly be my time again. The title definitely goes to Japan with me.”

Smith Jr. said: “I`m determined to continue my successful career. I`ll successfully defend my International title and after this fight I will look for an opportunity, for the world title that Adonis Stevenson has. But first things first. ”

Barrera commented: “We come 100%, well prepared all set to conquer Smith´s International title this Saturday. I do respect Joe, it’s a tough fight for both of us, but I’m focused on winning to seek a rematch with Andre Ward. I’m a significantly better fighter than when I faced Ward. We have improved a lot, I already have 20 fights, and we are constantly acquiring more experience and knowledge. ”