Austin Trout: I'm trying to be the best in my class

"We got a good win with a knockout. I'm happy to be here. I want to thank the fans for showing up. If you didn't come for me this time, you will next time.

"I'm trying to be the best in my class. I think it's me and if people don't believe it, they will.

Last night on PBC and FS1 former world champion Austin Trout (30-2, 17 KO's) scored a 6th round KO victory over Joey Hernandez. Trout is 4-0 with 3 KO's since suffering back to back loses to Saul Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara in 2013. Trout is looking to get back into the mix in the junior middleweight division. Here is what Trout had to say about his victory and what is next for him.

"I thought I was breaking him down. I was watching his body language and there was

No Doubt I was wearing him down.

(On the body slam) "He wasn't winning. So it wasn't like there was a need for the flash. He was getting desperate. Maybe he was hoping I got hurt with the body slam but that wasn't the case.

"Truly my best is yet to come. At the age of 29, I am a better fighter than I've been and I will continue to be a better fighter than I was tonight.

"It's an honor to fight in the Tuesday night PBC on FS1 debut. I can't wait to get back in the ring. I would like it to be before the end of the year against a world champion or top name in the division."

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