"This fight isn’t about making a statement,” said Hurd. I hope those kids get the recognition they deserve. A clean fighter doesn't need a special date to start testing. On May 11th Julian "J Rock" Williams shocked the boxing world with a unanimous decision victory over Jarrett "Swift" Hurd. Spence To Spar Monday For First Time Since Suffering Injuries In Car Accident, Jermell Charlo Drills Jeison Rosario With Body Jab For Knockout, Jermall Charlo Turns Back Derevyanchenko, Retains WBC Belt. by Michael Woods. During our gym visit, we also caught up with Ernesto Rodriguez, Hurd’s trainer, who discussed the teams mindset heading into the April 7 clash with Lara. Former unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd worked with his trainer Ernesto “Nesto” Rodriguez for 12 years.. “There is no point in going around these fighters, go straight at them and why not? “But, if Lara decides to man up a little bit and stands there and trades with him [Hurd], I’d say eight rounds.”.

“We’re really looking forward to making a statement in this fight and becoming the No. #Boxing News & Opinions It's still in him. I still have to stay on him and make sure he doesn't get out of shape. The only way to beat that promoter trick is to have year-round VADA testing for a division champ plus anyone announced as his mandatory.

The 29-year-old Hurd feels he became too reliant on attempting to overwhelm opponents with his size and strength both before and during his unanimous-decision loss to Julian Williams on May 11 in Fairfax, Virginia. Less talking and more fighting is quickly becoming Hurd’s method of operation, with his first voluntary title defense against Austin Trout in October of 2017 proving that he is not afraid to take on risky fights to solidify his status at 154 pounds. I’m not getting any younger so I feel like I might as well take the fights now.”. So the rematch will already be for the Ring belt,…. Julian Williams Trainer on Hurd Rematch, Hurd Trainer Switch, Jaron Ennis Manager: My Guy is Bigger, Stronger, Faster, Hits Harder Than Crawford, McGregor's Trainer: I Believe The Manny Pacquiao Fight Will Happen, Jack Rafferty vs. Tom Hill Added To MTK Card on October 18, Ruben Villa Looks To Bring A World Title Back To Salinas, Hearn: I Believe Joshua Will Knock Out Pulev and Tyson Fury, Brandon Figueroa Breaks Down, Batters Damien Vazquez, Freddie Roach Expects Pacquiao To Easily Destroy McGregor, Luis Nery Fights Hard To Best Aaron Alameda For WBC Title, Jeison Rosario Released From Hospital, Returns To The Dominican Republic, Casimero Takes Out Duke Micah in Three Rounds. By … Jarrett Hurd’s trainer to Lara: Go get a belt if you want a rematch; Kell Brook is a better fight.

Never miss a fight! Stephen Edwards: He has more interviews and appearance obligations but other than that Jul is not a big partier. The trainer was saying they wanted the winner of Harrison vs Charlo for the Ring belt, but... Williams and Hurd are #1 and #2 right now in the Ring rankings.

BoxingScene.com: Is there anything else you would like to mention? The former two-division world champ easily outpoints Redkach in his ring return Saturday night on SHOWTIME. Or require at least 3 months of testing for both fighters…. BoxingScene.com: Hurd has always had the same style.

Rodriguez feels confident that his man can not only get the win, but also score the stoppage victory against the veteran Cuban fighter.

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But whatever he decides he decides. You know, at the end of the day, like I said, I know they love the ‘War Swift.’ But I gotta think about myself first.”.

In this Q&A Williams' trainer Stephen "Breadman" Edwards reflects on the win and discusses the contractually obligated rematch that will take place later this year.

And we do extra testing and pay for VADA like we did with Jarrett. "Complete boxing coverage--round by round!"