Leo Santa Cruz determined to shine a light with plenty of FIGHT!

Leo Santa Cruz chose the City of Angels for a brisk public  workout as he prepares for his rematch against four-time world champion Abner Mares on Saturday, June 9, with the WBC Diamond belt will at stake,  at  the Staples Center Los Angeles.

The event will be broadcast by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and will also feature undefeated WBC super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, defending his crown against former world champion Austin Trout.

Santa Cruz and Mares faced each other in August 2015, with Santa Cruz getting the victory  by majority decision. Leo was accompanied by his Father and coach, José Santa Cruz, and the President of Ringstar Sports and CEO Richard Schaefer. At the end of his training he commented:

“I think Abner has looked better in the last fights, but not so much that he seems unbeatable or anything. He has shown some improvements, but I feel that I have improved a lot too. It will be a great fight and I will be victorious. He says he’s going to box me more this time, but it’s easier to say than actually doing it … When you get to the ring and listen to the fans, it makes you want to fight. Once you hear the crowd you want to fight for them “.

“I’m going to try to go out and give the fans a big fight like I always do.   I  feel like I’m in perfect condition right  now, as  I feel a lot stronger,  and even my father has told me that.”

“I’ve learned a lot since the first fight with Mares, I’ve learned how to adjust my tactics during a fight.  I’m a more complete fighter and that’s going to help me to get the win once again.  We always prepare for 12 rounds, I’ve been boxing 13 rounds for  the fight because my Father always likes me to have a little bit  extra. This has been one of my  best  training camps,  in terms of conditioning and training.”