Carlos LeBron interview on Pedro Hernandez and his boxing comeback

In the Carlos LeBron FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview, LeBron said he would return from a year away to face Pedro Hernandez on November 6 at At Last We Meet. He explained how a car crash interrupted his boxing career, why he plans to attack Hernandez’s body early and how he hopes to reach another Project Series card.

How does Carlos LeBron plan to fight Pedro Hernandez?

Carlos LeBron expects Pedro Hernandez to move around the ring, but plans to use his speed and attack the southpaw’s body early. LeBron said Hernandez has faced several undefeated fighters and beaten some of them, so his focus is on executing a prepared game plan rather than overlooking a durable opponent.

Preparing for Hernandez’s movement

Hernandez likes to use the whole ring, according to LeBron. That makes an early body attack central to his approach: he wants to reach Hernandez as he moves, stay effective and make an impression in his first fight back. LeBron identified his speed and tenacity as other potential differences between them.

Southpaw experience with his brother and Roberto Gomez

Facing a southpaw is familiar work for LeBron. His brother is a southpaw, and LeBron said they have trained together since they began boxing. He also described his first fight, a loss to Usenio Abrajante, as another southpaw matchup. For this camp, LeBron brought in southpaw sparring and said Roberto Gomez had been a major help.

LeBron described himself as having five wins, four knockouts, one loss and two draws in eight professional fights. His aim against Hernandez is not to prove that his skills suddenly appeared during his absence, but to show that they remained intact.

Why is Carlos LeBron fighting four rounds at At Last We Meet?

Carlos LeBron would prefer six rounds, but accepts a four-round fight against Pedro Hernandez as a way to return after a year out. He sees the November 6 At Last We Meet card as a stepping stone toward more fights, while saying the only person he needs to make a statement to is himself.

LeBron thanked Mr. Weekly for the opportunity to appear on the card. He said he hoped to fight again before the end of the year, but stressed that he was not looking past Hernandez to reach that next opportunity.

He also addressed his place with Undisputed Promotions. LeBron said he was not formally signed, but had been with the promotion since his second fight. He described that relationship as a matter of loyalty and appreciation for people who supported him when others did not.

Why did Carlos LeBron take a year off boxing?

Carlos LeBron said a car crash involving him and his brother disrupted a planned fight and led to his year away from boxing. He attributed the crash to another driver’s road rage and said it left him with back problems, while his brother suffered a torn ACL.

The crash before a planned fight

LeBron had been scheduled to face an undefeated opponent with five wins the previous December. About two weeks before that fight, he and his brother were in the crash. LeBron described bulging discs among his back problems and took time away to recover.

Finding a way back to training

Physical therapy was not working as well as LeBron had hoped. He said training proved more helpful for him, although it took time to return to it after the period of treatment. That delay contributed to the length of his absence.

Later, LeBron reflected on how serious the crash could have been for both brothers. He said he set aside his anger toward the other driver and now uses that feeling as fuel for the fight. For him, getting back into the ring is also a reason to be grateful.

How has Carlos LeBron prepared for a fight at 124 pounds?

Carlos LeBron said his fight with Pedro Hernandez is set for 124 pounds, above the 115- and 118-pound weights at which he usually boxes. He has focused on conditioning, technique and small details through roughly two and a half months of camp, while adjusting to two training sessions a day.

Hernandez’s weight history

LeBron said Hernandez had fought at heavier weights, including 130 and 135 pounds. He described 124 pounds as possibly the highest weight at which he had fought in the United States. He also recalled fighting once at 125 pounds in the Dominican Republic, where he said he felt good and won by first-round knockout.

Two sessions a day in training camp

Morning training was the toughest part of camp for LeBron, not because of the early start but because he then had to train again while sore and tired in the afternoon. He said the schedule became easier as his conditioning improved.

Rather than identify one skill he needed to fix, LeBron said he had worked across his game, particularly on conditioning and technical details. He wants those movements to become automatic in the ring. Although he had been walking around heavier than usual, he expected making weight to be manageable.

When does Carlos LeBron expect to return to Project Series?

Carlos LeBron said he expected to appear on a Project Series card at Caribbean Royale early the following year, potentially against an undefeated fighter. He had no confirmed opponent or date for that appearance and remained focused on Hernandez, but said he was in contact with Undisputed Promotions about future opportunities.

Support for the Hernandez fight

LeBron said he expected a strong group of supporters at At Last We Meet, even though the trip was less convenient for some of them. Some would be seeing him box in person for the first time. Asked what he wanted fans to say as they left, LeBron gave the clearest possible answer:

He's back

Waiting for a Caribbean Royale date

LeBron said efforts to arrange an undefeated opponent for Project Series had run into fighters who were unavailable or did not want the matchup. He expected the series to return early the following year, but did not confirm an interviewer-raised suggestion of a December Project Series card at Caribbean Royale. He also mentioned hearing about a possible convention there without claiming to know who would host a December fight event.

Beyond boxing, LeBron briefly mentioned that he had been involved in acting. His immediate priority, though, was to put his training together against Hernandez and return to regular competition after the crash.

Who is Carlos LeBron?

Carlos “Prettyboy” LeBron is a professional super flyweight boxer from Brentwood, New York. Known for his speed, precision and slick style, he began boxing at seven years old.