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Jesus Ramos Jr and Erickson Lubin out to steal the show on Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo undercard

Jesus Ramos Jr and Erickson Lubin. Photo credit: Esther Lin/Showtime

While all eyes will be on the undisputed super middleweight title fight between champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez 59-2-2 (39) and challenger Jermell Charlo 35-1-1 (19) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night, the combatants in the semi-main event are plotting to steal the show.

Jesus ‘Mono’ Ramos Jr 20-0 (16) will take take on former world title challenger Erickson ‘Hammer’ Lubin 25-2 (18) over 12 rounds.

“The co-main event is gonna be a shootout between Jesus Ramos Jr and Erickson Lubin,” said Tom Brown, president of TGB Promotions.

“These guys earned this position. When you talk about putting a fight in a phone booth, that’s this fight. There won’t be a step back in this one.”

Southpaw Ramos Jr, 22, from Casa Grande in Arizona will be taking a step up in class against fellow lefty Lubin, 27, of Kissimmee in Florida.

“I have a really tough opponent in front of me and we’re looking for a firefight. It’s gonna be exciting and I can’t wait,” Ramos Jr said.

“It’s really important that I dominate because Lubin is so tough and has given guys like Sebastian Fundora a lot of trouble. It would be a big statement and a big win for my resume.

“He’s a good fighter and I know he had a strong camp. He looks ready. So I’m ready for the best version of Lubin. We’ll see what happens on Saturday night.

“I’m looking to showcase my talent. I’ve seen people say that I don’t have a lot of ring IQ, so I’m looking to show that and other dimensions to my game. It’s gonna be a new Jesus Ramos. It’s not really about exposing Lubin, but more about displaying my talent.

“Lubin has something to prove, and so do I. We’re both trying to win the title and we’re standing in each other’s way. It makes this a big fight and it’s gonna be exciting on Saturday night. You definitely don’t want to miss this one.”

Lubin said: “I’m happy to be back after just fighting in June. Activity brings the best out of me. I’ve got a young opponent in front of me who’s hungry, but I’m hungry as well. It’s gonna be a firefight,” Lubin said.

“I’m looking to separate myself with a big win over Jesus Ramos. I can separate myself from all these 154 pounders and be in line for a really big fight. I’m here to make a statement, and I will.

“This is personal, but not against Ramos. It’s personal for myself because I see how people are underestimating me. It’s all fuel to my fire. I’m here to make a statement as well. The sky’s the limit for me after this.

“I took the Jermell Charlo fight at 22 years old, and Ramos is doing the same thing and daring to be great by fighting someone like me. I know he comes ready to fight, but I feel history repeats itself, but in my favour.

“We’re two young fighters who are coming for it all. You’re not gonna want to miss this great fight on Saturday night.

“I’m looking forward to putting on a show for everyone watching.”