Leo Santa Cruz:'Being The Underdog Is Definitely Extra Motivation'

Leo Santa Cruz is looking sharp ahead of his anticipated clash with Gervonta Davis. The pair’s bout takes place on Saturday, October 31 and today Santa Cruz completed a virtual media workout.

Santa Cruz only has one loss next to his name. However, the 32-year-old is regarded by many as the underdog ahead of his bout with Davis.

“Being the underdog is definitely extra motivation. People think I’m the smaller guy, but I asked for this fight for a reason. I’m ready to prove everyone wrong,” Santa Cruz said.

“”People thought I didn’t want to fight big names or challenging opponents, so who better to fight than Gervonta Davis? He has great skills and great power. I’m going to show everyone that I’m not scared of anyone.”

The four-division champion is known for his technical skills, but he is also willing to stand toe-to-toe with Davis if that is what it takes to get the win.

“Gervonta doesn’t have the experience that I have. I have to watch out the first few rounds and be careful, but I’m still a warrior who wants to mix it up. We’re going to do a little of both the brawling and boxing. In the end, I know that I have to do whatever I can to win the fight.”

Antonio Santa Cruz, who is Santa Cruz’s brother and co-trainer, believes Davis will need to be wary of his brother’s power when they meet.

“Leo has put on some muscle, and his power has gone up a lot. He’s looking really strong. People say that Gervonta is a monster in the ring, but I think Leo is going to be the monster on October 31.

“Leo has brought his power up in weight with him. When he hits the mitts, I can feel the increased strength that he has. I think it’s going to help him in the ring because Gervonta is going to have to respect that power. “

The bout is set to be one of the most anticipated boxing matchups of 2020. It will be broadcast live on SHOWTIME as a PPV (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.