La Laguna boxer Jose Gerardo Jasso has completed his preparation to face Canadian boxer Mark Smither on Saturday July 8, seeking the title of International Boxing Organization (IBO) light welterweight champion.

After an intense 6-week preparation led by trainer Ulises Ruvalcaba, Gerardo Jasso declares himself ready to face the Canadian boxer, who holds an undefeated record of 11 victories.

Part of the confidence that drives the La Laguna boxer after a few years of inactivity due to personal problems are the last 4 fights won consecutively by knockout, the last on May 26 in the city of Gómez Palacio. “He’s undefeated and has the home team in his favour, but the truth is I don’t think he has the resources to beat me, I’m confident we’ll take home the win,” said the boxer. from La Laguna.

It will be at 7 p.m. this Saturday night at the Sadlon Arena in Ontario, Canada, where this stellar battle for the international super lightweight championship, agreed in 10 rounds, will take place. Another American welterweight championship will also be played out on the card presented by the United Boxing Promotion between Canadian Josh Wagner and Argentinian Williams Herrera.

“I am proud to represent Torreón, I will dedicate this victory to them. they catch us Mexicans like a march to many foreign stars to make them climb, but that won’t be the case… we’ll come back with the victory, ”he said at the end of his preparation.

Although the Canadian predictions ensure a resounding victory for Smither, the boxer from Torreón feels very focused and confident that with good boxing and showing all that he has achieved in the difficult training of the last few weeks, he will be able to lift arm in this battle and return with a world championship more for the history of boxing in the lagoon.