Former two-division champion Jermall Charlo (pictured) and Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna previewed their May 31st showdown during a virtual press conference on Thursday. Charlo-LaManna will be shown on PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com. Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday:

 

JERMALL CHARLO

 

“This is gonna be a fight. I gotta do what I always do. He’s gonna come at me and make it a fight. I expect the best out of him and I’ll be ready to make the adjustments.

 

“Thomas LaManna is standing in the way of my goals and my dreams. But I’m ready to stand in the paint with him.

 

“I’m ready to get back in the ring. Those two years actually helped me. They made me better. Not only have I not taken damage, but they’ve made me stronger.

 

“I’m back at 100%. I feel stronger and better. I’m fully back. My team is better and everything is falling into place perfectly. I got Houston back on my back. I can carry them now.

 

“There’s bigger fish to fry. I just hope Thomas can go back to his family happy after.”

 

THOMAS LAMANNA

 

“We’re gonna shock the world on May 31st. That’s what we’re coming to do.

 

“I’m glad this fight is finally here. The timing is right and I’m excited and ready. We’ll both be in that ring and ready to rumble.

 

“He is who he is in this sport. He’s been off for a while, but he’s never lost. This is the biggest fight of my life and I’ve been training like it.

 

“I’ve gotten a lot more experience since I fought Erislandy Lara. The best lesson in life is experience. Every day you get better. I’ve gotten more comfortable with these last nine wins. 

 

“Once the call came for this fight, I answered. I’m here to write my own legacy.”