Having solidified herself as a legitimate women’s star in her own right with her gallant performance against Claressa Shields last June, world champion Hanna Gabriels (18-2-1, 11 科斯) will return to her homeland to face Australia’s Sarah Dwyer on Saturday, 一月 26, at the Avenida Escazu in San Jose, 哥斯达黎加.
The 10-round battle will be in defense of Gabriels’ WBA Super Welterweight Championship.
Dwyer (3-4-2, 1 KO) is coming off a draw for the Australian Championship against undefeated Tayla Harris in November.
This will be Gabriels’ first fight since the impressive showing against Shields, where she had the women’s superstar down in the first round before losing an exciting and close decision. The fight is being called the Women’s Fight of the Year for 2018.
“I’m feeling amazing training with my husband and just ready to get back,”加百列斯说. “She’s (Dwyer) a warrior will try to come and chop my head off, but we will send her back to Australia quick enough.”
Gabriels’ manager, Hector Cordova, says Dwyer is the first stop of a comeback that includes a return go with Shields and some other big names in women’s boxing.
“I am really proud of Hanna and everything she does for the community in Costa Rica. She is a hero inside and outside the ring; a real-life world success story. Our goal is to unify the 154-lb. 联赛. We want to raise women’s boxing to new heights and eventually rematch Claressa and fight (women’s unified welterweight champion) 塞西莉亚Braekhus. Hanna is the best 154-lb fighter in the world: a point we look forward to proving once again on January 26.”
Promoter Dmitriy Salita says that Gabriels’ name belongs among the best names in the sport. “Hanna is one of the best female fighters in the world. Her world-class skills make her one of the biggest names in all of women’s boxing. 一月 26 is going to be a great night and will open a door of exciting new opportunities for Hanna.”
“I want to thank all of my fans for supporting me always and showing me love even in defeat,” said the always gracious Gabriels. “That’s what makes me want it more and more. I want to fight Claressa and Cecilia and give my fans all I can before I leave the sport. I also want to thank my team because they’re amazing. 布赖恩·瓦斯奎兹, 我的丈夫, Hector Fernandez de Cordova, 我的经理, Pedro Gonzalez and Esteban Quesada, my co-trainers and Dmitriy Salita for lending a hand when needed. I won’t disappoint you.”
MENDEZ SEES ‘THE FIGHT ZONE’ AS ‘A PLATFORM TO GROW’
Former International Boxing Association middleweight champion Paul Mendez of Salinas, 加利福尼亚州。, has signed a multi-year agreement with International Championship Boxing, promoter of the revolutionary and exciting new combat sport that features boxing in a cage.
“Our first former world
champion has joined ICB, and I have every confidence he won’t be the last,”
says Jack Fulton, founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia-based
ICB.
这位29岁的,
6-foot-1-inch Mendez has a record of 19-3-2 九击倒, including a
mark of 12-1-1 for his past 14 结束.
门德斯, nicknamed “El
Gallo Negro” (“The Black Rooster”), won the IBA middleweight championship
during 2015 by beating Ernesto Berrospe on a card co-promoted by the late,
great Don Chargin, acknowledged industry-wide as one of the best judges of
boxing talent ever.
“I am gratified by the
number of boxers, mixed martial artists and kickboxers who are reaching out to
us,” says Fulton.
“And it’s not just
boxers and fighters from North America,” says Fulton. “We’re getting calls and
emails from fighters in Europe and Asia who are eager to compete in the ICB.“
Mendez was never
dethroned; 代替, he retired during 2016 in order to spend time during the
early formative years of his baby daughter, named Love.
“I wanted to be around
my daughter at the beginning,” says Mendez. “But she’s three now, and I’m
entering my prime years.”
And Mendez learned an
important lesson, thanks to his daughter.
“She’s my driving force,
my passion,” says Mendez. “So I had to learn to be an adult with adult
responsibilities. Thanks to my daughter I’ve grown as a man and I’ve grown in
the boxing process.
“I’ve been boxing since
I was 10 and it’s always been a game to me, a sport, not a job,” says Mendez.
“But now that I have a daughter I think of boxing as a business; it’s a serious
work.
“I’ve sparred with ‘3G’
(根纳季·戈洛夫金) 几次,” says Mendez, “and he says, ‘Boxing is not a
game.’ When I sparred with Andre Ward he always said to be ruthless in the
ring.
I’m not scared or
nervous of anyone,” says Mendez. “I don’t care if it’s King Kong. I’m ready to
fight anyone, and now I’ll do it in the cage.
“When ICB came along I
immediately saw it was a good fit for me,” says Mendez. “I’m a fighter, not a
pitty-pat, and when I impose my size on opponents, this will be perfect for me.
“This is an opportunity
for a fighter like me,” says Mendez. “I can and will use this as a platform to grow.
I’m excited about it.”
Mendez offers specifics
why the ICB cage, a 24-foot hexagon trademarked “The Fight Zone,” is to his
liking.
“Six corners, not just
four, is to my advantage,” says Mendez. “There’s more places to trap people.
The ‘Fight Zone’ is all about angles and cutting off the cage.”
It took Fulton almost
two years to get the cage designed, 建成, 获得专利并获得拳击协会批准
美国境内的体育委员会, 包括内华达州.
MIAMI(十二月 18, 2018) – Four-division world champion and must-see attraction 阿德里安 “问题” Bronerhosted a media workout at Miami Beach’s famed 5日Street Gym on Tuesday as he prepares to face Senator曼尼 “吃豆子” 帕奎奥, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, for his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title on SHOWTIME PPV® 星期六, 一月 19 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
In undercard action on the SHOWTIME PPV, 2处世界冠军八斗杰克will battle unbeaten top-rated contender马库斯·布朗for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title and former world championRau'shee沃伦will take on France’s诺丁·乌巴利for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic matchup that was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast, 不败Jhack Tepora将采取前世界冠军雨果·鲁伊斯in a 12-round featherweight clash.
门票活动,which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at$100, 不包括适用的服务费, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, 通过手机在充电 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGMResorts International box office.
Cincinnati’s Broner, one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities, is training under the tutelage of Kevin Cunningham in nearby West Palm Beach, 佛罗里达州.
Here is what Broner and Cunningham had to say Tuesday:
ADRIEN BRONER
“This fight is real important. This is a hell of a fight not only for me but for the sport. This is a fight that needed to happen for the sport and we are going to put on a hell of a show.
“I always knew that one day I would be having fights like this. Honestly I thought he [帕奎奥] would be done with boxing by now but I always knew I would have a fight of this magnitude on this platform, pay-per-view and all and now I’m here.
“I knew what to expect. I knew he [凯文·] was going to be real strict and I just came prepared.Ready to put it all in and put it all on the line.”
On what he does in his down time:
“I try to rest as much as possible. I’m training so much and training real hard. This will be my second workout of the day and then after this I have another workout at 8:30 P.M. so that will be the third workout for the day so you know all my off time I try to eat properly, stay hydrated and stay focused.”
On how it feels to train
in a gym that hosted greats like Muhammad Ali:
“It’s lovely. I never knew this gym existed and this is my first time ever being here or ever hearing about this gym being legendary. Muhammad Ali paved the way for guys like me and Sugar Ray Leonard and everyone else so, it’s legendary.
“I always tell other fighters and other people it takes more to be a star than just boxing. I just have everything it takes to be a mega star.”
On Pacquiao’s last fight against Lucas Matthysse:
“I didn’t see it but I heard he looked good. 我不知道会发生什么. I’m just training for the best Pacquiao. And I’m going to go out there and do what I have to do to get the victory.”
How do you feel training in South Florida?
“I’m not focused on the clubbing and stuff and all that stuff will be here after the fight. 我 110 percent focused on this fight.”
What he will do after the Pacquiao Fight?
“Boxing you have to take it one fight at a time. My main focus is getting past Manny Pacquiao first and then we can talk about other things.”
On whether or not
Pacquiao has a weakness:
“It’s not a mystery. He has seven losses. It’s not a mystery that he can lose but anyone can lose on any given day. It’s whoever prepares the best and I’m preparing myself to do what I need to do. I don’t care about stopping him or whether it’s a unanimous decision, as long as I’m victorious.”
On whether or not this is the biggest fight of his career:
“This is definitely my biggest fight, biggest magnitude, biggest platform I’ve ever been on but you never know. I could probably go in there and make this look like the easiest fight of my career you just never know.”
凯文·坎宁安
“I think he’shaving even a better camp than the last. He’s added a new strength and conditioning coach and everything is working out perfect and camp is going extremely well and smooth. AB’s looking fast and explosive. 我没有怨言.
“Adrien’s got everything; he’s a real throwback fighter. 他有速度, he’s got power, he’s got quickness, 他有步法. He can punch and he can bang and he can box.He’s got skills and he can be slick if he wants to be. So he’s the total package.
“We have an idea of the way the fight is going to go. We’ve studied tons of Pacquiao footage and he pretty much fights the same every fight. Manny’s a rhythm fighter so it’s all about getting in his rhythm. He pretty much does his thing. But outside of that I’ve never really seen him make too many adjustments. He’s pretty much the same guy.”
PONCE, 波多黎各 – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, 世界拳击组织 (WBO) and its president Francisco “帕科” 瓦尔卡塞尔, accompanied by former world champions, 前景, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.
An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, 说: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.
“Respect for the
school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect
for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important
priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number
of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the
fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the
commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.
The world champion Ángel “铁托” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.
Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”大力水手” 勒布朗, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, 亚历克斯 “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “salsero” 十字, Jean M. 里维拉, 埃德温· “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.
Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” 奥尔蒂斯, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” 冈萨雷斯, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an
international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a
message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue
studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes
aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
About the Sor Isolina
Ferré Center:
CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, 暴力, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, GUAYAMA, 圣胡安, and Canóvanas, 等等.
Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction & Unbeaten Featherweight Contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar Battles Claudio Marrero
门票现已公开发售!
布鲁克林 (十二月 18, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion在那之后returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteranJosesito洛佩兹 周六, 一月 26 live in primetime in the main event o Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, 布鲁克林拳击™的家.
电视报道开始于 8 P.M. ET /下午5时. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender亚当Kownackias he clashes with former title challenger杰拉尔德·华盛顿in a 10-round battle and unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstgogt Nyambayar 战斗 克劳迪奥·马雷罗to open the telecast.
Tickets for the show begin at $50 并可以在购买 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com,或致电 800-745-3000. 门票也可在美国运通票房购买巴克莱中心. 集团折扣可致电844-BKLYN-GP.
“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,’”汤姆布朗说, TGB促销总统. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. Nyambayar and Marrero are guaranteed to add fireworks to an already thrilling show. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.’’
“I speak for boxing
fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return
to the ring,” said Brett Yormark, BSE的全球首席执行官. “He has experienced great
success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year
of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local
favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud
fans.”
瑟曼 (28-0, 22 科斯) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center,the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites. The 30-year-old Thurman, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez.
瑟曼, who lives and trains in Clearwater, 佛罗里达, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory Garcia on March 4, 2017.
“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,’’ said Thurman. “It’s a little nerve-wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.”
The 34-year-old Lopez(36-7, 19 科斯) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. Nicknamed “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his all-action style, 河畔, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015. Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX.
“I’m approaching this fight leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,’’Lopez said. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens,chopping wood – really into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.”
Kownacki (18-0, 14 科斯) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on Sepember 8. Kownacki, 谁是出生在沃姆扎, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.
“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 在巴克莱中心. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.’’
华盛顿 (19-2-1, 12 科斯) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career.The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.
“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,’’ said Washington, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.’’
Nyambayar (10-0, 9科斯) has made a rapid ascent through the talent-laden featherweight division with precision and power. The 26-year-old Nyambayar, who is from Ulan-Bator Mongolia and now lives in Carson, 加利福尼亚州, won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the Mongolian boxing team. He scored a KO victory over Oscar Escandon in his last fight on May 26.
马雷罗 (23-2, 17科斯), a 29-year-old southpaw from Santo Domingo, 多明尼加共和国, is coming off a stunning KO victory over Jorge Lara in his last fight on April 28.Marrero two losses have come against former featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013 and Jesus Rojas in 2015. A victory over Nyambayar will putMarrero in position to fight for a world title again.w
SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL To Air Live At 5:30 P.M. 与 / 2:30 P.M. PT On SHOWTIME And The Network’s Streaming Service
纽约 - 十二月 18, 2018 - SHOWTIME Sports will present the highly anticipated rematch between top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora this Saturday, 十二月 22 住在Showtime在 5:30 P.M. 与 / 2:30 P.M. PT. As with all SHOWTIME programming, the event will air live on air and via the networks’ streaming service.
Whyte (24-1, 17 科斯) and Chisora (29-8, 21 科斯) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights, live from London’s The O2 on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL.The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch.
“SHOWTIME continues to lead the industry by delivering more of the most compelling boxing events from around the world to our premium cable subscribers and online streaming customers,“斯蒂芬·埃斯皮诺萨说, 总统, SHOWTIME体育. “This network has televised all of the most important heavyweight fights during the division’s renaissance and we are proud to join Matchroom Sports in delivering Whyte-Chisora II to our audience. Their first fight was action-packed from bell to bell. 现在, with the stakes as high as they have ever been for both men,this bout promises to be even better. I hope that the boxing pundits have not yet cast their vote for Fight, Knockout and Round of the Year. Saturday’s matchup may challenge some of this year’s best.”
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood calling the action.
The stakes are high in the rematch, as both Whyte and Chisora have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder. Whyte holds the No. 1 ranking in the WBC and WBO, as well as the WBA’s No. 4 position. Chisora is ranked No. 5 双方的WBA和IBF, 还有没有. 9 由WBC. Their first matchup was widely regarded as the best heavyweight matchup of 2016, and round five of their “sensational fight” earned Round of the Year honors from ESPN.”
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Saturday, 一月 19
From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
更多! Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren
Meets Unbeaten Nordine Oubaali for Vacant WBC Bantamweight Title &
Unbeaten Featherweight Jhack Tepora Takes on
Former World Champion Hugo Ruiz
LAS VEGAS (十二月 17, 2018) – 双师世界冠军 八斗杰克will battle unbeaten top-rated contender马库斯·布朗for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, 一月 19 on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view undercard will also see former world championRau'shee沃伦 taking on France’s诺丁·乌巴利for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic match up that was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast, 不败 JhackTepora将采取前世界冠军 雨果·鲁伊斯 in a 12-round featherweight clash.
在主要事件,
参议员曼尼 “吃豆子” 帕奎奥, boxing’s only eight-division world
champion, will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring when he returns
to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title
against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien
“问题” Broner.
门票活动,
which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in
association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at
$100, 不包括适用的服务费, and can be purchased online
through AXS.com, 通过手机在充电 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM
Resorts International box office.
“Not
only will the fans witness a tremendous main event, they will get to enjoy
three action-packed match-ups that will add another level to the pay-per-view
portion of the card,” 伦纳德说Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather
Promotions. “Both Jhack Tepora and Hugo Ruiz are looking to make a name
for themselves in the stacked featherweight division, while Rau’shee Warren and
Nordine Oubaali are in the prime of their careers and battling for the WBC
title. Mayweather Promotions’ Badou Jack has made an exemplary statement for
his career inside and outside of the ring and is focused on further
strengthening his resume, while Marcus Browne is looking to showcase his talent
on boxing’s biggest stage.”
千斤顶 (22-1-3, 13 科斯)
has fought twice at light heavyweight since relinquishing his super
middleweight world title to campaign at 175 英镑. The 35-year-old, who was
born in Stockholm, 瑞典, represented his father’s Gambia in the 2008 Olympics
and now lives in Las Vegas. Jack won the super middleweight world title with a
majority decision against Anthony Dirrell in 2015 and successfully defended the
title three times before he relinquished the belt following a hard-fought
majority draw against James DeGale in one 2017’s best fights. In his first bout
at 175 英镑, Jack stopped Nathan Cleverly to pick up the WBA light
heavyweight title before fighting to a majority draw against Adonis Stevenson
in his last fight on May 19.
“I’m looking
forward to getting back onto another big stage to perform for my fans across
the globe and prove I am one of the best fighters in the world,” said
Jack. “I plan to show off my skills with a dominating performance on
January 19. I always want to fight the best, and he’s the best that’s
available right now. I’m always 100 percent ready and I’m going into this
fight stronger, faster and with more experience than ever before.”
The 28-year-old Browne
(22-0, 16 科斯) will be taking a step up to face an elite opponent when he battles
Jack. 的成员 2012 中美. Olympic boxing team, Browne moved up the
contender ladder in the 175-pound division with brute force and power, scoring
three straight knockout victories against Thomas Williams, 小, Sean Monaghan
and Francy Ntetu. 布朗, who was born and raised in Staten Island, 纽约州,
scored a unanimous decision victory over Lenin Castillo in his last fight on
August 4.
“This is really an
honor and a privilege to have an opportunity to showcase my talents on a big
time pay-per-view card featuring Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner,” Browne
said. “Badou Jack is a championship-caliber fighter and one of the
toughest guys you can fight in the light heavyweight division. I’m ready for
the step up in competition and focused on being a household name in the sport
sooner rather than later.”
养兔场 (16-2, 4 科斯) is
looking to return to the world championship ranks with a victory over Oubaali.
The 31-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he
qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 和 2012. His Olympic run
came to an end against Oubaali when he lost a narrow 19-18 decision in the
first round of the 2012 伦敦奥运会. A southpaw from Cincinnati, 俄亥俄, Warren
won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan
Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by
split-decision.
“This fight means
everything for me and it’s about to be the biggest moment of my career,”
沃伦说，. “Not only am I fighting for the WBC belt, but it’s on
pay-per-view. When I first won the title it was like winning the gold medal at
the Olympics. After I lost the title, it made me much hungrier and I want to
get it back even more. I fought this guy in the Olympics, so I’m fighting for
revenge. This isn’t the Olympics. 这是 12 rounds and I don’t think he’s
fought anybody like me. I have no choice but to put it all on the line on
January 19.”
The 32-year-old Oubaali
(14-0, 11 科斯), an unbeaten southpaw from Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 法国, has
knocked out his last five opponents. His most recent KO of Luis Melendez on
April 17 moved Oubaali up the ranks to position him for a world title shot.
Oubaali, who is the sixth of 18 children born in France to parents who are from
Morocco, twice represented France at the Olympics, qualifying in 2008 和 2012
when he defeated Warren.
“Many people are
waiting for this fight because it’s the second time we meet,” said Oubaali.”I
beat Rau’shee Warren at the 2012 London Games in a great battle. In the
meantime, Rau’shee captured a world championship and lost it. 现在, I’m
the WBC No. 1 ranked bantamweight fighter in the world. It will be a great
fight in Las Vegas on January 19 and I intend to beat Rau’shee again to become
the new WBC world champion.”
The 25-year-old Tepora
(22-0, 17 科斯) has steadily risen up the ranks since turning pro in 2012 and
most recently captured the WBA interim featherweight crown with a ninth-round
stoppage of Edivaldo Ortega in July. Representing Cebu City, 菲律宾,
Tepora enters his U.S. debut on January 19 with stoppage wins in 11 他最后的
12 竞赛.
“It
has always been a dream to fight in the United States,” said Tepora.
“I never dreamed that my first fight in the U.S. would be on a card with
Senator Manny Pacquiao vs. 阿德里安Broner. I look forward to a tremendous fight
on January 19 and defending my title versus former world champion Hugo Ruiz. As
you all know the best rivalry in boxing is Filipino vs. 墨西哥人. It’s going to
be a great fight.”
Fighting out of Los
Mochis, 锡那罗亚, 墨西哥, 鲁伊斯 (38-4, 33 科斯) will make his featherweight debut
on January 19 after picking up two victories in 2018. The 30-year-old won a
super bantamweight world title with a first round stoppage of Julio Ceja in
2016, avenging his previous loss to Ceja in one of 2015’s most exciting fights.
He now seeks to position himself for a world title at 126 pounds with a victory
against Tepora.
“I
expect it to be a good fight because Tepora is undefeated and a good Filipino
champion,” 鲁伊斯说. “But I’m ready. I don’t think he can handle my
power. 我要击倒他. I want to do my best to win the title. I’ve
been watching videos of him and I’ve been training hard. I’m really focused on
how to beat him. 我还年轻, but I’ve got the experience to handle him in
this fight.”
