Former IBF bantamweight world champion Yonnhy Perez (20-1-1, 14 KOs), who is set to clash against former two-division world champion Vic Darchinyan (35-3-1, 27 KOs) as the co-feature of "The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All," commented on his experience with training for the first time in his native homeland of Cartagena, Colombia, and the upcoming bout.

According to proboxing-fans.com, upon arriving in Los Angeles, Perez said: “Training in Colombia was great. I am strong and I have my speed back. I am doing everything to get back into the limelight and into a title contention position. The fight with Abgeko was a great learning experience for me and I don't want that to happen ever again. I never cut any corners during this or any other training camp so I feel sharp and in great shape to face Darchinyan on April 23.”

Asked what in particular he is doing to prepare himself mentally and physically for Vic Darchinyan, Perez said: “It isn't an easy task to prepare for Darchinyan. He has an unorthodox style, he is a great champion and a heavy handed opponent. I just need to stay focused and listen to my trainer, my manager and promoters. They have laid the path for me and it has worked thus far. Physically I will be ready and I am preparing myself to go to war with a great champion with the conviction that I will be the last man standing.”