Final press conference Lara-Garcia » 14 September 2024

The fighters, who will be the undercard for Saturday's Canelo-Berlanga fight, faced off Thursday at the final press conference before facing each other this Saturday at the big $89.99 PPV event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

WBA middleweight world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara defends against two-weight world champion Danny “Swift” García.

Erislandy Lara: “Danny is a great fighter and champion in the lower weight classes, but at middleweight it's a whole different caliber. We'll have to see if he can adapt to this different weight… I don't know if he can withstand the power of my punches. We'll find out on Saturday. I'm just focused on being mentally and physically ready to do whatever it takes to win.”

Danny Garcia: “I feel like I'm already a Hall of Famer, but I think this belt is the icing on the cake. Winning in three divisions is a legacy that not many fighters can do. I aspire to greatness…people have tried to tell me my whole career that I'm too small. I was naturally a big guy who lost weight. To me, I'm a natural middleweight.”

Former world champion Caleb Plant faces undefeated challenger Trevor McCumby for the WBA interim super middleweight title.

Caleb Plant: “Trevor himself knows I'm not a bum and that's why he wants to fight me. He wants to get on the big stage and that means he has to face a real fighter. Right now he sees a real fighter. He's only fought bums but now he's not fighting a bum… we'll see what he brings on Saturday.”

Trevor McCumby: “The back and forth we've had motivates me a little. Caleb is emotional and too easily influenced by others… on Saturday you'll see what I can do in the ring. I'm not hostile, but I want his heart.”

Former 140-pound world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero and Manuel Jaimes face off in the pay-per-view opening bout.

Rolly Romero: “I'm definitely coming for the knockout. I'm not overlooking him at all, I'm just ready.”

Manuel Jaime: “Rolly has lost before and he will lose again.”

The press conference also featured former unified super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton Jr. and all-around contender Carlos Castro, who headline a three-fight lineup on Prime Video ahead of the pay-per-view broadcast.

Stephen Fulton Jr.: “I'm definitely coming Saturday to get the knockout… I'm here to make a statement for myself and to fight back. This is my revenge. Whoever has a belt in the 126 weight class, I'm ready.”

Carlos Castro: “This is what I've been waiting for. I've suffered two losses, but these are the fights I want. I'm not going to back down from anyone because I'm in this sport to prove myself.”

The live streaming action will be available to all fans free of charge, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the associated PPV card.