Amir Rudon, the undefeated pugilist prodigy, faces off against the battle-tested "Toro," Juan Mendez. Will Rudon's youthful fire overpower Mendez's experience? Or will The Toro tame the rising star? We caught up with Rudon over the weekend who told us more.

The pre-fight buzz is high after an exciting sparring exhibition last Saturday where the super lightweight Amir Rudon showcased his impressive skills and spoke about his Guatemalan opponent.

Amir Rudon, Professional Boxer
"It seems to me that he has a power punch or a knockout punch. His record is 8 wins, three losses but 7 of his victories are by way of knockout so it seems like he is a big puncher but nevertheless I'm preparing and I'm confident in my training that we will bring the victory home next week Saturday."

"Yes one hundred percent I'm confident and next week Saturday on the fight day is also my mom's birthday and so I'll give her the victory."

And while he wants to give his mother a special birthday memory, Rudon also wants to preserve his 6 and 0 record and add to the 3 knockouts he's already recorded.

Rudon's manager attributes his growth in the sweet science to tireless dedication and extensive training.

Stephen Heusner, Manager for Amir Rudon
"It started out over a year ago a year and half ago, am I was asked to join the team by his mom since then it's been a big stepping stone he was 3 and o and now he's 6 and o, 3 straight knockouts , you know it's been a lot of work behind the scenes training getting him right you know we just came back from Huston for a 5 week training which was very extensive but the live you know its a lot of hard work you know I'm calling America almost every day his mom , mom Marin, my wife you know we support Him."

"Well it is going to be exciting. Amir has improved drastically and we are guaranteeing a victory and we want to see the opponent on the canvas."

Rudon will have his chance to live up to the hype on Saturday at 6:00 at the Mexico Center in Belize City.

The official weigh-ins for the main event bout will take place at the Bird's Isle on Friday, July 19th at 1:00 p.m.