Fighters competing on the debut of PBC: The Next Round On Bounce TV took time out of their schedules to host a media roundtable Friday before their Sunday bouts at a sold out Full Sail Live at Full Sail University.
Below is what some of the fighters had to say Friday:
JUAN CARLOS PAYANO
"I am very prepared for this fight and have no injuries. I'm 100 percent ready. Training went very well. I am a warrior with the hunger to prevail and win. I'm ready to leave everything in the ring Sunday night.
"Warren merits a title shot. He's one of the best fighters in the division. It'll be a great fight. He won't win, but it'll be a great fight.
"I see a lot of errors in Warren's style. That particular style of his has a lot of errors in it and I'll attack them as I see them. He's perfect for me.
"I am very grateful to be getting this opportunity. I am looking forward to the exposure for the weight class and for myself. It doesn't make a difference if I'm on TV or not though. I will be coming out to rip his head off, as I always do against anyone.
"The Dominican Vice President contacted me yesterday and wished me luck. I have great support from the people of my country."
YUDEL JHONSON
"Training went very well. There's no excuses. I am ready to go. I am already on weight and my camp was perfect.
"Cota is a very typical Mexican fighter. He's aggressive. He's awkward sometimes, but he comes forward. He's a tough warrior and I respect him. He's ready to fight and so am I. It's going to be a great fight.
"I am very grateful to be here and plan on maximizing this opportunity on Bounce TV. I want to show the fans that I'm the real deal.
"After I win this fight, I would like a chance for revenge against Willie Nelson. Tony Harrison underestimated him, but I won't. That's who I want to fight.
"The fans that haven't seen me will see someone who truly loves a war. I never run from a tough fight."
JOHN JACKSON
"I feel good and confident. I'm sure he's going to be tough and he's going to bring it, but I'm ready.
"We did a couple things different for him because he's a southpaw. I've been working personally on my style to adjust to his style.
"I think it's a great matchup of our styles. He comes forwards and I come forward too. I think it's a great matchup for the fans.
"I am honored by this opportunity to be here and televised for the world to see us. It's a blessing and I thank God for it. This is a huge fight for me.
"I'm treating this fight like it's a world title fight. Hopefully this fight will open doors for me. I'm very privileged to be here. This is also my first time fighting in Florida. A lot of fans from the Virgin Islands are coming out to see me.
"I have no problem making this weight. I'm' normally two pounds over.
"I have no prediction for the fight. If I see an opportunity for the knockout I'll go for it, but I'm ready to go 10 rounds. I will get that 'W.' That's all I know."
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The main event on Sunday will showcase Juan Carlos "Baby Pacquiao" Payano (16-0, 8 KOs) taking on Rau'shee "Nuke" Warren (13-0, 4 KOs). The televised portion of the card will open with John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) facing Dennis Laurente (49-5, 30 KOs). The second televised bout will feature Yudel Jhonson (17-1, 9 KOs) squaring off against Jorge Cota Lugo (24-1, 22 KOs).
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