Jesus "Renuente" Soto Karass (28-12-4, 18 KOs) hosted a media workout today at the Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center in Tucson, Arizona ahead of his 10-round welterweight fight against Juan Carlos "Merengue" Abreu (19-3-1, 18 KOs) in the main event of the Nov. 2 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. Ryan "Kingry" Garcia (11-0, 10 KOs), who will compete in the co-main event in the first defense of his Junior NABF Super Featherweight title against Cesar Valenzuela (14-5-1, 5 KOs), also participated in today's event. Cesar Diaz (6-0, 5 KOs), the bantamweight prospect who will return in a six-round fight, and Christopher Gonzalez, the 140-pound prospect who will make his professional debut, took part as well. Photos by Tom Hogan/Hoganphotos.

Soto Karass came in at 146.7-pounds and Abreu was 147-pounds.

Below is what the fighters had to say ahead of their respective bouts on the Nov. 2 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN:

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JESUS "RENUENTE" SOTO KARASS, Welterweight Contender:

"I'm the kind of fighter who brings out the best of myself in every occasion, and this Thursday night will not be an exception. My fans are like my family. They know my strengths and weaknesses, and they know that I always get in the ring to give a good fight."

"I haven't really seen Abreu fight, only about one or two rounds, but I know he will come aggressively. He throws a lot of punches just as I do. Though he is younger, I have the experience. I don't like to give predictions, but I just hope that we both leave the ring healthy and may the best man win."

RYAN "KINGRY" GARCIA, Junior NABF Super Featherweight Champion

"I'm excited about defending my belt for the first time. But at the same time, it's just like any other fight. It's another step. I just need to get over this hurdle. I've heard that he [Valenzuela] said he was going to take me some rounds. But I'm extremely prepared. He can go ahead and try."

"I've gotten a very warm welcome in Tucson, Ariz. A fan was waiting for me and even had a rose for my mom. Everyone has been treating me very well. I love the casino and the city. It's a beautiful place, and it reminds me of my home in Victorville, Calif."

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