Getting to know Jorge “The Truth” Teron
 INTERVIEW By Benny Henderson Jr (Dec 3, 2007) Doghouse Boxing
Every once in a blue moon Doghouse Boxing will come across a rising prospect with a charismatic personality, an interview that was more than a business venture but a pleasurable conversation that left you thinking…I really liked that kid. Thus I introduce to you, Jorge Luis Teron 18-0-1 (11). A former three-time Golden Gloves champion now competing as a professional in the 135-pound division, not only a fan friendly fighter with his style, but a media friendly fighter with his bright personality.
Since stepping in the pro ranks a tad over two years ago, “The Truth” has pounded out an unblemished record, and Teron plans on closing out the year with yet another win come December 13th when he steps in against Adrian Navarrete 16-4-1 (13) at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, NY.
The rising prospect took the time out of his preparation to give Doghouse Boxing his thoughts on his fight as well as career, enjoy.
Benny Henderson Jr.
You are scheduled to fight December 13th in New York, any news on your opponent?
Jorge Teron
Yes I just got word that it will be Adrian Navarrete, I think that is who it is going to be.
BH
Coming in so close to the fight and just finding out your opponent does not give you ample time to prepare for a certain fighter or style, is that stressful?
JT
I would rather know earlier but we get ready for different kinds of styles in camp, and we are going to get tape on the guy so we can make a couple of adjustments, but I don’t think it will be an issue at all.
BH
You have had four fights this year, what grade would your give yourself this far this year?
JT
It has been a good year for us, there is always room for improvement so I would not give myself an A or anything, but it has been a good year so I give it a B.
BH
How did you get the nickname “The Truth”?
JT
When I first turned pro my buddy Ryan gave me the name so it stuck.
BH
What inspired you to want to lace up the gloves?
JT
Boxing is in my family; my father was an amateur in Puerto Rico so I tried it when I was thirteen. I did not think I was going to be a professional or anything but after I started training and winning fights I fell in love with the sport.
BH
For the ones who have not seen you fight, how would you describe your style?
JT
I’m trying to be more of a boxer than what I was earlier in my career, but I am definitely a boxer now.
BH
What about your greatest assets, what do you feel are your greatest tools in the ring?
JT
Most of the time I am taller than everybody I fight so my greatest asset has to be my height and reach.
BH
Out of your nineteen fights which has been your toughest?
JT
My toughest opponent was probably my toughest opponent, Mike Gonzalez, but he definitely was not my toughest fight though. My toughest fight had to be against Armando Cordoba, he had like fifty fights. It was not necessarily because he was that good of a fighter but because he was so awkward and hard to hit, and that definitely made it a tough fight for me.
BH
I notice a lot of the time that journeymen with records such as 25-25 or 35-35 and so on, people don’t realize those thirty something losses come from really quality opposition, so these guys have been around the block.
JT
Oh most definitely, he was just so awkward and so hard to hit.
BH
Your thoughts on the lightweight division and when you may be ready to step up to a top fifteen fighter?
JT
The lightweight division right now is filled with a lot of great fighters, a lot of good talent right now. This will be our first ten rounder and hopefully after a few more and some time next year we will be ready to fight anybody.
BH
You are just twenty-two so you have time on your side.
JT
Definitely.
BH
What about your life outside of the ring, what do you do to pass the time when you are not training or fighting?
JT
Boxing is what I do for a living so I don’t have a regular job outside of boxing but outside of that I always go to the gym and help my little brother out who is an amateur right now. I love watching football and playing cards and things of that nature.
BH
What pro team do you like?
JT
The Dallas Cowboys, you are a Texas man, I love the Dallas Cowboys.
BH
You are from New York and you are a Cowboys fan?
JT
I am not a Giants fan! When I started watching football it was the Cowboys we had guys like Aikman, Irving and Smith, I still like the Cowboys. I was still a Cowboys fan with the three consecutive 5-11 seasons.
BH
You are one of my favorite fighters now. (We both laugh) I have been a Cowboys fan since I can remember, I was a fan even when they had the 1-15 season years back, and of course I was cussing them a lot more.
BH
What can the fight fans expect from yourself come fight night?
JT
I always come to give my best, we always train hard and my fights are always exciting.
BH
If you could send out a message to your upcoming opponent, what would you tell him?
JT
Be looking for a fight, I usually come out as a boxer but I have been known to brawl, so be ready for a fight.
BH
Any message you would like to send out to the division or fans, feel free to add anything in closing.
JT
I just want to thank everybody who has supported me, 2007 was a good year and I am looking forward to 2008.
I would like to thank Bob Trieger for setting up this interview, and a thanks goes out to Jorge Teron for his time and thoughts.
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