Photos: Badou Jack Getting in Work For Lucian Bute Defense

LAS VEGAS - WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Badou Jack and former world champion Lucian Bute hosted media workouts at their respective training camps last week to discuss their Saturday, April 30 world title showdown live on SHOWTIME from the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT with IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale defending his title against top contender Rogelio Medina.

Jack, who welcomed his first child, a daughter named Malaniyah, earlier in the day, held his workout at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas while Bute hosted media at the gym owned by the Grant brothers in the western part of Montreal. Joining Jack at the Las Vegas workout were lightweight contender Sharif Bogere and Washington, D.C. born Latondria Jones, who compete in undercard action on April 30.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing, are priced at $200, $100, $50 and $25, and are on sale now. To purchase tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.

Here is what the participants had to say:

BADOU JACK

"I'm looking forward to another victory. This is going to be a tough fight, but I'm ready. I've been training really hard and I'm ready to get into the ring.

"I'm more focused and determined now than ever to secure what is mine. The fans will have an exciting show to look forward to on April 30. I can guarantee that!

"My daughter being born this morning is extra motivation for me and to continue working hard to provide for my family. I only slept for 2 hours, but I feel brand new.

"I still feel fresh! Training camp is good. Everything is right on schedule. I'm feeling really focused."

SHARIF BOGERE

"Training camp has been going tremendously well. I'm excited to get back in action on April 30. it's going to be a good show. Two world titles on the line, that's something big.

"I want people to know who The Lion is. People will know that The Lion is here to stay. I will put on a great show as I always do.

"I want to put on a good show so the fans will never forget about my presence in this division. Being born in Uganda, it's important for me to make my homeland proud."

LATONDRIA JONES

"Training camp has been going well, I am looking forward to going into the fight real strong, dominating and come out with a win. It's important that I continue to stay mentally focused and physically ready.

"I don't really look too much into to my opponents, until I'm getting ready for that belt. As far as I know, this is her pro debut. I'm going to show her what this is all about, and give her that pro life.

"I was born in D.C. so, I look forward to going back and fighting at the Armory to give my hometown fans what they want to see. They came to see a show, and I plan on delivering. I look forward to getting better and coming out on top. I'm working hard and taking it day-by-day. I thank God for being in this position that I'm in."