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Acting champion junior welterweight World Boxing Council, Lucas Matthysse, will make the first defense of his title at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on January 19 against the host Henry "Hunk" Lundy and in a Journal interview juicy Day, Trelew, explained the set-up for the match and said his main goal this year is to face the regular champion Danny Garcia.
How is the preparation?
-The fact that I'm fine, I'm three weeks concentrating, training and working hard for the first defense of the title is coming.
Were you looking forward to this chance?
-Yes, I was eager because I had a fight scheduled for December 15 but was suspended. I wanted to fight as soon as possible because it had to wait until March or April next year. Luckily came to soon and so I am working very well, slowly I'm getting good and sparring.
Are you training in the "Laguna"?
-Yes we are concentrating here three weeks ago in Laguna, where we are doing all the physical part, during the morning and afternoon going to the gym where all the technical work, sparring and mitts. I have four friends who are giving me a big hand as Gramajo Cristian, and Sanabria Bonani, besides my nephew Ezekiel (the eldest son of Walter) who also works with us.
What caused you to be alternated for Firpo?
-Yes, I heard it was alternated, but shared with Omar (Narváez) and "Wonder" (Martinez). It is what I have done in my career but they are first and either it was well deserved. But many boxers and get to share this trio with two large, is very important. But next year I'll get more.
-They grab the holidays in full preparation ...
-Yes, just five years ago that I do not spend the holidays with family because they always come out fighting in January or February. This time I have my nephew and my mother will surely come, and we will pass on the concentration with the team.
What do you know Lundy, your next opponent?
-The fact that I have not seen much. It is a type that fast, moving her legs and has good record. We'll see what happens, I'm training well so I do not worry much because I have a lot of confidence.
Are you glad to know that your fight will be the bottom?
-Yes, really makes me happy that I was being valued U.S. increasingly do I know when I go online and really treat me very well. Being able to close a past event is very important and it makes me happy that I be waiting there.
-There was talk that the fight could go to 26, do you know anything about that?
'Yes, I read online that it could happen, but yesterday I spoke with Mario (Arano) and he said he sent a mail to the United States. While they did not answer, I could do with another week of workouts.
-Lundyhabló to you and said, among other things, that should take care of your right ...
-Yes, I heard some statements. And yes, I think it is going to have to take care of me, not just my right (laughs). But I see a strong guy and I think it will be a great fight.
- Are you going to knock?
-Sure. I'm training hard for it and I'm going out to defend what it took to get both.
- What do you talk with Arano of your future?
-I asked the fight with Garcia, but he now fights with Zab Judah so I'll wait for that. I'm waiting and asking for that fight. Now luckily I return to fight in America and say a few things to pop that fight because it is a very good fight and I want to be absolute champion of the category.
-There is also talk of a cross with the "Chino" Maidana ...
-Yes, there is much talk everywhere but I think it is going to do. If downgrade could be done but I'm not going to go up because I did not feel comfortable in the 66kg. If the floor I am ready and I think he.
-In the United States, the mecca of boxing, today named only three Argentine boxers: Matthysse, Maidana and Martinez.
-Yes, actually we have done good fights there and people really surprised me by his fanaticism. Here we sometimes do not give ball and when we go we are treated as idols. That makes us very happy.
- Do you have more recognition than in Junín or Trelew?
-Yes, so I am very surprised and frankly me too. What happens beyond that boxing is like football here. Not that I do not recognize but here there's a greater fanaticism.
-Finally, what would you say to your people?
-I want to thank all the people of Trelew, Patagonia province and by all that I leave cute messages for Facebook and the support they give me. I want to say again that I am training very well and remain calm in January the title back home.
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