"Swift" Jarrett Hurd And Julian "J-Rock" Williams Met Up At The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.!

(Photos courtesy of Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions)

Unified Jr. Middleweight World Champion "Swift" Jarrett Hurd and top contender Julian "J-Rock" Williams faced-off at the National Mall and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Thursday as they near their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event live from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The final press conference is today at 7p.m. and will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington in Arlington, VA. 

Hurd, of Accokeek, Maryland will be making his return to defend his titles in front of a hometown crowd for the first time since becoming a world champion. Saturday marks Hurd's first fight in the region since his 13th pro victory in 2014 that took place at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.. This is Williams of Philadelphia, PA second opportunity at becoming a world champion.

JARRETT HURD:

"I feel great right now. I'm here in my city. This is where I wanted to bring the fight. Only two more days. I'm ready and I can't wait.

"There are some nerves fighting at home but they're good nerves. The energy I'm going to feel in the arena is going to get me hyped and ready to go.

 "I have to treat it like any other fight. When I go out there and do what I know how to do best, I always get the win. Julian Williams is going to come on top of his game, but a graceful Jarrett Hurd is a bad night for anyone.

 "My city has been behind me since day one and I made a promise to bring a fight back to them. Here I am. 'Swift Nation' is going to be in the building Saturday night."


JULIAN WILLIAMS:

"We had a really good camp. It was easily one of the best I ever had. I'm not worried about his fans. I'm just focused on what I have to do in the ring Saturday night.

"Every fight is a stepping-stone for the next chapter. I've just been trying to win and get back to this position. I'm coming to win this however I have to win.

 "I can't concern myself with things that are out of my control. I can't control the fans or the atmosphere. I can't worry about it, so I don't worry about it."
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