In Connecticut on Saturday, junior middleweights Terrell Gausha (pictured) and Jamontay Clark battle each other in the ten-round Showtime telecast opener. A former Olympian, Gausha is 21-2-1 but coming off a loss to Erickson Lubin. Two fights ago, Clark (15-1-1) had a draw with Sebastian Fundora, who has firmly established himself as a contender. Clark followed up that draw with a February 2020 win over Anthony Lenk. Here is what Gausha and Clark had to say at the final press conference:
TERRELL GAUSHA
“Training camp has been good, I put all the work in, and my weight is great. I never pay attention to the odds because I have been an underdog my whole life. This is a good fight, and I look forward to putting on a dominant performance Saturday.
“With the Erickson Lubin fight I feel like I learned a lot that I was able to correct in training camp. One of the main things I need to do is let my hands go more with a southpaw and be effective. I look forward to landing some good shots an getting it done earlier.
“It definitely makes this second time in the bubble so much easier now that I have experience doing it. My coach always says we either win or learn. So I am taking that and my experience as a fighter into the ring with me.
“We have a lot of pride coming from Ohio, and we all want to be the top dog. So I am looking forward to showing I am the one.
“I like challenges, and I never say no to a fight. When I hear them say I have a problem with southpaws and I do not let my hands go, it gives me motivation to prove people wrong and impress the fans.”
JAMONTAY CLARK
“Everything has been going pretty smooth. I’m just ready to get it on and get it over with. My first time in the bubble; it’s different but everything has been going smooth so far. My weight is pretty down so I’m just ready to go, ready for Saturday.
“Gausha is a slow starter. I’m going to press the issue and give the boy the business. I’m going to come out and be the best me I can be. I’m going for the gusto but I’m not going in there looking for the knockout. If it comes, it comes but I’m definitely coming out on top.
“Gausha will be a nice name on my resume. Hopefully this puts me into title contention. I’m looking forward to big fights and big paydays. We’ll do it on SHOWTIME hopefully.”
