Regardless of the fight’s outcome, Ponce de Leon has reaped success beyond his limited talent and ability. It is hard to fathom why it has taken over four years for Ponce de Leon to obtain another crack at a title. Ponce de Leon is well aware of this situation and stated, “The politics does get in the way. Nothing has ever been handed to Ponce de Leon and his boxing resume is proof of this. I’m not getting any younger, but I’m as hungry as I’ve ever been and I intend to take the title on September 15.