Thursday 27 July 2017 00:32, UK
Jermall Charlo is focused on making the middleweight division take note of him as he prepares to face Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a world title eliminator, live on Sky Sports.
Charlo, (25-0, 19 KOs), will face Jorge Sebastian Heiland in a middleweight world title eliminator this Saturday on the undercard to Adrien Broner's super-lightweight showdown with Mikey Garcia.
The contest will be former IBF super welterweight champion Charlo's first fight at the 160lbs weight limit and the unbeaten American has set his sights on becoming a two-weight world champion.
"I know that Jorge is a come forward kind of fighter," said Charlo at Wednesday's public media workout. "He's going to try to put a lot of pressure on me. It's my debut at 160 pounds so I get a chance to go up against someone who's never been knocked out before and who has knocked out known fighters. I'm preparing for the best of him.
"I want to continue to move up to the bigger names, like I've been doing. Hopefully my performance in this fight will get me more notice from those big names and get me those fights.
"This is a new Jermall Charlo who's better, bigger, faster and stronger. It's my job to show everyone that on Saturday night."
Charlo added: "My job is to go in there and do what I know how to do. Hopefully I can corner one of those big names soon. I'm not running from anyone. I'm here to fight the best in the world.
"I love being here in New York. This is one of those dreams come true moments. I've always wanted to fight in New York."
Heiland, (29-4-2, 16 KOs), is the clear underdog ahead of the meeting but is confident in his own chances and hopes his experience at the middleweight division will outweigh Charlo's speed.
"I am so thankful for this opportunity to be on such a big card. I'm really happy with how welcoming everyone in New York has been," said Heiland. "I couldn't be happier or more focused on this fight. This is a crucial fight for me and I can't wait until Saturday.
"The key for Jermall will be his speed. He's a fast boxer but he's jumping up a division. I've been at this weight almost my whole career. I know he will be prepared, so I have to be too. Without a doubt, it will be a battle.
"I've tried different methods of training to improve my punching power and I think it's worked. The training has given me more strength and power in my punches."
The winner of the fight will become the mandatory challenger to the winner of Canelo Alvarez against Gennady Golovkin.
Former Olympic gold medallist Katie Taylor will also feature on the undercard as she makes her US debut in Brooklyn.
Watch Charlo vs Heiland on the undercard to Broner vs Garcia live from the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, from 1am, Sunday, July 30, on Sky Sports Action (Ch407).
