YOENIS TELLEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
“I’m coming into this fight stronger, smarter and hungrier than ever!”
Rising Young Star Yoenis Tellez Duels Top Contender Brian Mendoza in Co-Main Event of PBC Pay-Per-View Event Available on Prime Video Saturday, March 28 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – March 19, 2026 – Exciting young star Yoenis Tellez is determined to prove himself as the present and future at 154-pounds when he takes on top contender Brian Mendoza in the co-main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video taking place next Saturday, March 28 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The 25-year-old Tellez (11-1, 8 KOs) captured the WBA Interim Title with a March 2025 decision over former world champion Julian Williams. After dropping a tough decision to eventual 154-pound world champion Abass Baraou last August, Tellez most recently got back in the win column with a December stoppage of Kendo Castaneda.
Previously Tellez made his first big splash in the sport with another fight that saw him step in on short notice, as he scored a July 2023 stoppage of Sergio Garcia on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford undercard.
The jam-packed card begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is topped by WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora defending his world title against former unified world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman in the main event.
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com.
In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.
The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.
Here is what Tellez had to say about training camp, Mendoza and more:
On stepping in to face Mendoza on short notice:
“I was already preparing to fight on March 21, so I took this fight with no hesitation. In boxing, fights fall out, opportunities open up and you have to be ready to step in and take advantage. I stay disciplined year round, so being in shape is never an issue for me. This is exactly the moment I’ve been working for, and now it’s my time to shine.”
On his recent training camp, Tellez emphasized the intensity and purpose behind every session as he prepares for one of the toughest tests of his career”
“This has been one of the most focused camps of my life. Every day, I wake up with something to prove. I’ve pushed my body and my mind to another level, because I know what’s at stake. We didn’t leave anything to chance, conditioning, sparring, everything, it’s all been sharpened. I’m coming into this fight stronger, smarter, and hungrier than ever.”
Looking ahead to his matchup, Tellez spoke with respect, but also clear determination about what Brian Mendoza brings to the ring:
“Mendoza is dangerous, no doubt. What he did to Fundora, getting that highlight knockout, was incredible. He’s got power, he’s experienced, and he’s been in with the best. But I believe I’m on another level right now. This is the kind of fight that brings out the best in me. This fight will be explosive, as we both need to come out victorious, and that’s what I plan to do. I’m coming to win.”
When discussing what a victory would mean, Tellez made it clear that this fight is a gateway back into the world title conversation:
“A win here changes everything. This puts me right back in line for a world title shot. That’s the goal…I’m fighting to take my place at the top. I’ve learned from every experience in my career, especially the setbacks, and now it’s time to turn that into something big. I want the champions to know my name again. I’m here to remind everyone I belong in the world title picture.”
Fighting on a major stage in Las Vegas, Tellez also expressed his excitement about performing under the bright lights on a global platform:
“Las Vegas is where legends are made. To fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the second time, on a big stage like this motivates me. And being part of an event like this means the whole world is watching. I’m ready to give fans a performance they won’t forget. This is my moment to shine.”
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ABOUT FUNDORA VS. THURMAN
Fundora vs. Thurman will see WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora battle former unified champion Keith “One Time” Thurman in the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, March 28 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The action begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will feature exciting super welterweights going toe-to-toe in the co-main event as rising young star Yoenis Tellez duels top contender Brian Mendoza.
The lineup will also feature undefeated top-rated middleweight Yoenli Hernandez stepping in against battle-tested U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in a 10-round bout, plus undefeated heavyweight slugger Gurgen Hovhannisyan steps in to face Cesar Navarro in a 10-round showdown opening the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Gloves Off: Fundora vs Thurman is streaming now on Prime Video. Below you can find a YouTube link to the program.
Gloves Off: Fundora vs Thurman
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com.
In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.
The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.
For more information visit Amazon.com/PBC, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #FundoraThurman, follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing, on Instagram @PremierBoxing, or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions
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