Fighters Jesus Soto “Renuente” Karass (28-10-3, 18 KOs), Yoshihiro “Maestrito” Kamegai (26-3-1, 23 KOs) and Jousce Gonzalez, who will make his professional debut, hosted a Los Angeles media workout ahead of their respective bouts on the April 15 edition of LA Fight Club.
JESUS SOTO-KARASS
“Everyone knows I’ve never ducked anyone, I’ve never been scared of anyone, and it’s the same thing now as at the beginning of my career. I’m not afraid of anyone and I’ll fight anyone.
“I would have to say I have had a lot of fights, such as Marcos Maidana, Keith Thurman and Mike Jones, but if I had to pick one out as my best, I’d have to say my fight against Andre Berto, that’s the fight that took me to the next level.
“I’ve faced a lot of power punchers in my career, but if I had to pick one I’d say Mike Jones was the hardest puncher. Kamegai is a warrior and a tough challenge, but I think I won’t have a problem taking his punches.
“As a veteran, I don’t feel old. And like I said, it’s going to be a war. It’s an honor to fight a warrior like Kamegai is.
“Everyone knows that Japanese fighters are warriors, but the winners are going to be the fans that get to watch the fight.”
YOSHIHIRO KAMEGAI
“I think I am going to be able to put on an exciting bout.
“[Soto] I’ve seen him in so many fights…I have the highest respect for him and am honored to be able to fight him.
“If it turns out to be a brawl, I am going to go out there to win. I am here to win, but I also want to please the fans.
“The excitement of this fight really motivates me to do well. Winning this fight will bring me bigger opportunities
“I remember watching boxing on television, and I got together with my brothers and friends. We would put on gloves and would have boxing matches for fun, and I found this exciting and thrilling. That is when I decided to continue in the sport.
“In Japan boxing is very popular, and they are starting younger now. Since the sport has grown so much and the youth have more interest in the sport, it has contributed to more high-level Japanese boxers in the sport.”
JOUSCE GONZALEZ
“I am excited. I have been waiting for this for a while.
“I started boxing with my brother (Joet Gonzalez) who is signed with Golden Boy Promotions, and he’s given me the best advice. We try to make each other better.
“My style of fighting…I like to say I’m a boxer puncher. I like to adapt. I have the ability to adapt to any style. I take advantage of my length and power shots inside.
“I’m going to go out there and execute what I did in camp, and I expect a good outcome.”
