Unified 154-Pound Champion Hurd & Top Contender Williams Square-Off Before Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event This Saturday Night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia Live at 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT
ARLINGTON, VA. (Mei 9, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world champion“Swift” Jarrett Hurd en top aanspraakmaker Julian “J-Rock” Williams previewed their showdown at a final press conference on Thursday evening before they headline Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Also squaring-off at the press conference and stepping into the ring Saturday in action beginning at 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT were unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Buurteand Argentina’sJuan “The Pitbull” JoseVelasco, who meet in a 10-round fight, and middleweight contendersMatt Korobov en Immanuel Aleem, who battle in a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia:
JARRETT HURD
“This has been a great week. This is the homecoming I always wanted. It’s even better than I imagined and I can’t wait to step into the ring.
“You can tell a lot about a fighter when you see them in the lead up to a fight. Julian Williams looks confident and he looks ready. It’s going to be a classic on fight night.
“It’s been fun to have this support from the city and my hometown. It’s fueled me. The love and support motivated me in the gym to make sure I go out there and put on a show.
“I’m a big 154-pounder but I know how to cut the weight and get it off right. We’re still eating and we’ll be strong come fight night.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“I really don’t think too much about fighting in his hometown. I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I just focus on the fight, not what’s going on outside of the ring.
“We touched on a lot of different things in training camp. We left no stone unturned. It sounds cliché and I’ve never said this before, but this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m ready to go get this win.
“I just see a man over there. His crowd can’t fight for him. That’s all it’s going to be Saturday night.
“The jab is always a key. It’s the most important punch in boxing and it’s the key for me no matter who I fight. I always work with bigger guys in camp so the size is going to be nothing new.”
MARIO Barrios
“We focused on being explosive in training camp. Working with Virgil Hunter was great as always. This is a big opportunity and I’m excited to put on a great show for these fans.
“He’s a hungry fighter. That’s the main thing. He’s tasted defeat and he doesn’t want to again. I’m blocking his path. Saterdagaand, he’s not getting past me.
“I’m getting stronger and better every camp. There’s not too much to say, but I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring Saturday.”
JUAN JOSE VELASCO
“The fight against Regis Prograis was very tough and important for me. I want to be champion of the world and it showed me what I need to do to achieve that goal. I’m going to put what I learned on display Saturday.
“We’ve watched him and we know what he’s capable of doing. We know we have to be prepared to get this victory.”
MATT KOROBOV
“I took the fight against Jermall Charlo as a win because people know me better now and know where I stand in this division with my performance on short notice. I’m happy to be back and have this fight. My team did a great job preparing and we’ll be ready on Saturday night.”
IMMANUWEL ALEEM
“My trainer George Peterson has always stressed to train year round. We’re not part time fighters. I’m always in the gym working. When the fight comes, we’re always prepared.
“Korobov is another opponent who’s in my way to becoming a world champion. I’ve gotten some good work with southpaws to get ready for him and I feel fully prepared.
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ABOUT HURD VS. WILLIAMS Hurd vs. Williams pits IBF and WBA 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd against top contender Julian Williams in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Mei 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Barrios battles Argentina’s Juan “The Pitbull” Jose Velasco in a 10-round fight and middleweight contender Matt Korobov clashes with Immanuwel Aleem in a 10-round bout as part of televised action beginning at 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT.
Aanhangers kan leef stroom die gevegte op die Fox Sports app, beskikbaar in Engels of Spaans deur die FOX, FS1 of FOX Sport voed. Die gevegte is beskikbaar op die lessenaar by FOXSports.com en deur die App Store, of verbind toestelle insluitend Apple TV, Android TV, vuur TV, Xbox One en Roku.
American Champion Wilder Fights To Join Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10steHeavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses
Saterdag, Mei 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN (Mei 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World ChampionDeontay “Die Brons Bomber” Wilder defends his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Trouble” BREAZEALE Saterdag, Mei 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.
In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks ™, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.
“There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” Said Wilder. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.
“I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” Said Wilder. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.
If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10stefighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reign – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *Nota: number of title defenses listed beloin
“Fighters like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” Said Wilder. “Now I’m going to take what they started and make sure that the heavyweight world championship stays in America for a long time.”
Wilder’s successes in the ring have seen him skyrocket toward the kind of recognition that heavyweight champions have garnered throughout history. In 2018 he was ranked 34 on ESPN’s “World Fame 100” list, the top spot of any boxer in the world.
“Being the heavyweight champion and holding that title on the American sports landscape is a huge deal,” Said Wilder. “There was a time where that person was as well-known as the president. I’m going to keep leaving a path of destruction inside the ring, so that everyone knows I am the one name and one face of the heavyweight division.”
List of fighters with nine consecutive heavyweight title defenses(listed chronologically): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) Joe Louis (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (nine) 4.) Muhammad Ali (nine in first run, 10 in second reign) 5.) Larry Holmes (20) 6.) Mike Tyson (nine in first run) 7.) Lennox Lewis (nine in second run) 8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 in second run) 9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 in second run)
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OOR WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is die opskrif deur Swaargewig wêreldkampioen Deontay Wilder verdediging van sy WBC-titel teen top mededinger Dominic Breazeale Saterdag, Mei 18 woon op Showtime van Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks ™, en aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks® begin by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. verdediging van sy titel teen die voormalige wêreldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus onoorwonne super liggewig aanspraakmaker Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off teen die voormalige wêreldkampioen Argenis Mendez in 'n 10-ronde-aantreklikheid.
Kaartjies vir hierdie geleentheid BombZquad kan gekoop word by ticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com. Kaartjies kan ook gekoop word by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Groep afslag is beskikbaar deur te bel 844-afrit vir Brooklyn-GP. Die Heraldez vs. Mendez stryd is mede-bevorder met Mayweather Promotions.
Eimantas Stanionis Forced to Withdraw From Previously Scheduled Bout Due to Hand Injury
PBC Prelims on FS2 & FOX Deportes to Feature Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron Battling Daniel Martz in Heavyweight Action, Cruiserweight Showdown Between Unbeaten Efe Apochi & Earl Newman & Welterweight Prospect Amon Rashidi Stepping into the Ring – 6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT
BILOXI, MS. (Mei 6, 2019) – Lig swaargewig aanspraakmaker Ahmed Elbiali sal veg Marlos Simõesin a 10-round showdown as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action Saturday, Mei 25 from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Elbiali will replace the previously scheduled bout featuring Eimantas Stanionis, as Stanionis was forced to withdraw because of a hand injury suffered in training.
PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT and is headlined by former super welterweight champion Austin “Geen twyfel” Forelreturning to the ring to take on former title challengerTerrell Gaushain a 10-round super welterweight battle.
PBC Prelims on FS2 and FOX Deportes will begin at 6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT and be headlined by Puerto Rican OlympianCarlos Negron neem op Daniel Martzin an eight or 10-round heavyweight match and top prospectAmon Rashidi competing in a four or six-round welterweight attraction. Prelims will also feature in the opening bout hard hitting cruiserweights as undefeatedEfe Apochisteps in againstEarl Newman for an eight round matchup.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, wat bevorder deur TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Elbiali (18-1, 15 Uitklophoue) is coming off an exciting third round knockout victory over Allan Green on Jan. 13 op FS1. Elbiali, an Egyptian-American who lives in Miami, Florida, knocked down Green in all three rounds before scoring the victory. It was his second straight victory by knockout – the other coming against Zoltan Sera last June 10 – since losing the first fight of his career against former world champion Jean Pascal in 2017. Simões (13-1-2, 5 Uitklophoue) is coming a stoppage victory over Jefferson Luis De Sousa in December. The 30-year-old of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil suffered the only loss of his career against Manuel Ceballos last June.
After representing his native Puerto Rico at the 2008 Olimpiese Spele, Negron (20-2, 16 Uitklophoue) was unbeaten in his first 13 pro gevegte. Now residing in Miami, the 32-year-old carried a seven-fight winning streak before losing to Dominic Breazeale in December on FOX. He will look to bounce back in his 2019 debuut Mei 25. Negron will face Clarksburg, West Virginia’s Martz (18-6-1, 15 Uitklophoue), who enters this contest the winner of his last two and three of his last four outings. The 28-year-old lost to Luis Ortiz in December 2017 op FS1.
Rashidi (6-0, 4 Uitklophoue), who was born in Dallas, Texas and now lives in Desoto, is coming off an exciting TKO victory over Gabriel Gutierrez at AT&T Stadium on March 16. The 26-year-old is unbeaten since turning pro in 2015 and has scored knockouts in three of his last four fights.
An accomplished amateur from Nigeria, Apochi (7-0, 7 Uitklophoue) turned pro in the U.S. in 2017 and has racked up knockouts in each fight since. The 31-year-old trains in Houston and scored more four knockouts in 2018 before making his 2019 debut in February and stopping Raymond Ochieng.
A former New York Golden Gloves Champion, Newman (10-1-1, 7 Uitklophoue) will look to rebound from a decision loss to Lionell Thompson that came after fighting Paul Parker to a draw on FS1 in 2017. The 27-year-old from Brooklyn was unbeaten in his first 10 pro fights after turning pro in 2014.
In non-televised action Ghanaian super middleweightHabib Ahmed (26-1-1, 18 Uitklophoue) meets Colombia’sJuan De Angel (21-10-1, 19 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt ronde bout, Orlando seAntonio Tarver, Jr. (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) battles Milwaukee’sThomas Hill (8-2, 1 KO) in an eight round middleweight match and Burlington, North Carolina welterweightWillie Jones (7-1, 4 Uitklophoue) takes on Garden Grove, Kalifornië se Lucas Santa Maria (9-1, 7 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round attraction.
Also in action are undefeated Atlanta light heavyweightBrandon Glanton (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue) in a six round match and Chicago’sShawn Simpson (9-0, 3 Uitklophoue) looking to keep his unbeaten streak alive in a six or eight round bantamweight bout. A duo of undefeated Dallas, Texas boxers battle in separate bouts asBurley Brooks (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue) fights in a four-round super middleweight match andFernando Garcia (12-0, 7 Uitklophoue) fights in an eight-round featherweight bout.
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Super welterweight kampioen Tony Harrison & Voormalige kampioen Jermell Charlo Stel te ontmoet in hoogs verwagte Rematch Live in Primetime op Premier Boxing Champions op FOX & FOX Sport Sondag, Junie 23 van Mandalay Bay Events Centre in Las Vegas
Voormalige wêreldkampioen Guillermo Rigondeaux gevegte Opwindende Brawler Julio Ceja in Super kapokgewigtitel Eliminator –
Televisie dekking begin by 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT
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LAS VEGAS (Mei 2, 2019) – WBC Super welterweight kampioen Tony “Superbad” Harrison en voormalige super welterweight kampioen Jermell Charlo sal stap in die ring vir 'n hoogs verwagte herontmoeting live in PrimeTime Sondag, Junie 23 in die hoofren van Premier Boxing Champions op FOX en FOX Sport van Mandalay Bay Events Centre in Las Vegas.
Televisie dekking begin by 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT en beskik oor 'n voormalige wêreldkampioen Bill “die Jakkals” Rigondeaux neem op opwindende Mexikaanse aanspraakmaker Julie Ceja in 'n WBC Super Pluim Gewichten wêreldtitel eliminator.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, wat bevorder word deur Lions Slegs Promotions, TGB Promotions en Mayweather Promotions, is nou op die rakke en kan gekoop word by AXS.com.
Harrison en Charlo se eerste ontmoeting plaasgevind live op FOX in Desember as Harrison verdien die besluit en ontstel Charlo om die titel te verdien. Die noue aard van die bout gehelp waarborg 'n onmiddellike rematch wat beloof om net so hoogs gelaaide en dramatiese.
“Tony Harrison en Jermell Charlo het hul elite talent om die wêreld in hul eerste rondte en ek verwag 'n selfs meer plofbare onthulling in die herontmoeting op 23 Junie,” sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Harrison sal ongetwyfeld by sy heel beste weer as hy kyk na homself in die kampioenskap geledere te vestig. Jermell Charlo is beslis meer gemotiveerd as ooit om sy plek terug te eis bo die 154-pond-afdeling. Ondersteuners tuning in op FOX en FOX Sport in PrimeTime en in bywoning van Mandalay Bay Events Centre is in vir 'n aksiebelaaide Sondagaand.”
Harrison (28-2, 21 Uitklophoue) bewys te wees “Detroit taai” tydens 'n boks loopbaan geïnspireer deur die vroeë jare van die laat Emanuel Steward opgelei en bestuur. Hy moes twee keer terug in titel twis klim voor die bereiking van die top met sy eenparige besluit oorwinning oor Charlo Desember verlede jaar.
Harrison was op koers vir 'n titel geskiet voordat ly die eerste verlies van sy loopbaan in 2015 Willie Nelson. Na drie-reguit oorwinnings, Hy verdien 'n skoot op die vakante 154-pond titel teen Jarrett Hurd. Hoewel Harrison het 'n sterk oomblikke in die stryd, Hy het uiteindelik verloor Hurd en was gedwing om weer te klim na die top. Na nog 'n drie oorwinnings, insluitend 'n oorwinning oor die voormalige kampioen, Ishe Smith, Harrison het gebruik gemaak van sy tweede wêreldtitel geleentheid teen Charlo.
“'N wêreldkampioen nou, Ek is opgewonde om my titel te verdedig vir die eerste keer in hierdie herontmoeting dat almal uitsien na,” Said Harrison. “Ek dink daar is eintlik meer druk op Charlo, net soos die vorige keer. Dis net 'n seën vir my om te veg op FOX en FOX Sport Sondag, Junie 23. Almal gaan ingeskakel-in hierdie stryd te wees en ons gaan die aksie te Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas te bring, die hoofstad van die boks wêreld. Ek is van plan op te doen presies dieselfde ding om Jermell wat ek gedoen het in Desember. Ek gaan die oorwinning te kry, en dan weet ek nie wil nie meer hoor huil of verskonings.”
Die 28-jarige Charlo (31-1, 15 Uitklophoue) gely die eerste terugslag van sy loopbaan by die naby eenparige besluit verlies aan Harrison. Veg uit Houston, Texas, Charlo het die vakante WBC-titel met 'n verwoestende uitklophou oorwinning oor John Jackson in 2016. Hy het drie suksesvolle verdediging van die titel met 'n hoogtepunt-reel uitklophoue oor Charles Hatley en Erickson Lubin, plus 'n meerderheidsbesluit oorwinning oor die voormalige kampioen, Austin Trout.
Charlo is opgelei in Dallas deur Derrick James, wat erken word as die 2017 Afrigter van die Jaar deur Yahoo Sport en ook werk met welterweight kampioen Errol Spence Jr. Charlo is een-minuut jonger as sy identiese tweelingbroer, Jermall, wat is die WBC tussentydse middelgewig-kampioen en 'n voormalige 154-pond kampioen.
“Ek is in 'n genadelose gemoedstoestand. Ek is ontsteld en hierdie komende stryd, Ek gaan dit gee 110 persent,” Said Charlo. “Ek is nou weg hongerder as wat ek was voor. Ek is nie desperaat vir 'n oorwinning, want ek weet hoe om te wen. Die beoordelaars het my 'n slegte besluit omdat ek nie die uitklophou gekry het nie, maar jy hoef nie vir almal klop om hulle te klop. Hy weet hy het my nie klop. Hy weet presies wat gebeur het. Hy weet hy kan my nie klop. As ek moet gaan in daar en bewys dit weer, Ek sal.”
Rigondeaux (18-1, 12 Uitklophoue) sal kyk na die meesterlike tegniese vaardighede wat hom 'n verenigde wêreldkampioen en meerjarige lid van die lys pond-vir-pond gemaak toe hy stappe in die ring op Junie te wys af 23. 'N Twee-time Olimpiese goue medalje vir sy geboorteland Kuba, Rigondeaux het sy naam met oorwinnings oor die hou van Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos en Joseph Agbeko. Die 38-jarige mees onlangs uitgeslaan Giovanni Delgado in Januarie op FS1.
Veg uit Tlalnepantla, Mexiko, Wenkbrou (32-3, 28 Uitklophoue) gewen 'n tussentydse wêreldtitel teen super kapokgewig in 2015 deur te stop Hugo Ruiz in die vyfde ronde. Die 26-jarige sal die volle titel te Ruiz verloor in hul herontmoeting in 2016, maar het twee van drie gevegte gewen sedert, insluitend 'n uitklophou van Anselmo Moreno.
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“Ek het vir hom meerdere en maak hom selfs nie meer wil veg. Ek gaan om hom te laat aftree,” – Heraldez
Onoorwonne Super Liggewig Contender Heraldez gevegte voormalige kampioen Argenis Mendez Saterdag, Mei 18 op Wilder vs. Breazeale undercard Live op Showtime® van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Mei 2, 2019) – Onoorwonne super liggewig aanspraakmaker Juan Heraldez is op soek na 'n verklaring af te lê wanneer hy op die voormalige wêreldkampioen Argenis Mendezin 'n 10-ronde kragmeting Saterdag, Mei 18 woon op Showtime van Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks ™, en aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions.
“Ek het vir hom meerdere en maak hom selfs nie meer wil veg,” Said Heraldez. “Ek gaan om hom te laat aftree. My doel op stryd nag is om te wen en wys vir my Mexikaanse ondersteuners in New York.”
Heraldez, wat lei uit die Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas met afrigter Otis Pimpleton, het sy 2019 debuut in Februarie deur klop uit Eddie Ramirez in die sewende ronde van hul super liggewig stryd. Mendez is nog 'n stap in die kompetisie vir die 28-jarige.
“Op papier is hy die taaiste vegter Ek het die gesig gestaar,” Said Heraldez. “Ek het gesien hoe net 'n paar van sy stryd teen Ramirez, maar omdat hy 'n voormalige wêreldkampioen, dit beteken hy iets reg doen. Ek dink nie hy iets beter doen as ek en ek is op soek om dit te wys op die stryd nag.”
Dit sal die eerste stryd Heraldez se Showtime wees, gee hom 'n kans om te skyn op 'n groot verhoog in die aanloop tot die Deontay Wilder swaargewig-wêreldtitel verdedig teen Dominic Breazeale in die hoofren. vir Heraldez, Hy sien dit is 'n geleentheid om te wys wat hy reeds doen in die ring vir jare.
“Ek is opgewonde om in staat wees om te wys af wat ek altyd in staat was om te doen,” Said Heraldez. “Dit gaan 'geen verrassing vir die mense rondom my wat weet wat ek in staat wees. Dit is 'n ander stadium met meer mense kyk, maar die ring en alles bly dieselfde.
“'N stryd soos hierdie dra by meer motivering vir my toekoms, want ek wil hou die verandering van die lewens van my familie. Bietjie vir bietjie, wen deur oorwinning en veg deur stryd, Ek kan bereik wat. Dit is waar my motivering vandaan kom.”
'N Las Vegas-boorling wat bevorder word deur Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez glo hy is gereed vir 'n wêreld titel geskiet en weet dat Argenis Mendez is tans in sy pad te kry wat gesogte geleentheid.
“As die titel stryd is daar nadat ek klop Mendez, Ek neem dit,” Said Heraldez. “Dit is een van die uiteindelike doelwitte en iets wat ek voorberei vir my hele loopbaan. Ek gaan opleiding hou hard soos ek altyd doen om by my beste teen Mendez. Ek gaan 'n groot prestasie kan hê 18 en hulle sal nie in staat wees om my plek te ontken in hierdie afdeling.”
Kaartjies vir hierdie geleentheid BombZquad kan gekoop word by ticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com. Kaartjies kan ook gekoop word by die American Express Box Office by Barclays Center. Groep afslag is beskikbaar deur te bel 844-afrit vir Brooklyn-GP. Die Heraldez vs. Mendez stryd is mede-bevorder met Mayweather Promotions.
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OOR WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is die opskrif deur Swaargewig wêreldkampioen Deontay Wilder verdediging van sy WBC-titel teen top mededinger Dominic Breazeale Saterdag, Mei 18 woon op Showtime van Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks ™, en aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks® begin by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT en funksies WBC veertje wêreldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. verdediging van sy titel teen die voormalige wêreldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus onoorwonne super liggewig aanspraakmaker Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off teen die voormalige wêreldkampioen Argenis Mendez in 'n 10-ronde-aantreklikheid.
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LAS VEGAS – April 27, 2019 – Robert Easter Jr. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Barthelemy, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 Uitklophoue), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 Uitklophoue) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 stoot. They combined to land just 106 totale stoot.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” said Easter, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Barthelemy, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. I won the fight. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, winning via unanimous decision 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, gooi 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 Uitklophoue) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Na afloop van die stryd, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) Crawford, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
Na afloop van die stryd, Postol, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. Ek is 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
In die opening bout van die beeldsending, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 Uitklophoue) was aggressive from the outset, gooi byna 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 kombinasies, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 Uitklophoue) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, wat geland 43 persent van sy krag skote. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Shields). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 namiddag. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, April 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Televisie dekking begin by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, April 27 Woon op Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (April 23, 2019) – Voormalige twee afdeling wêreldkampioen Rances Barthelemy and France’sMohamed Mimounecontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, kan gekoop word by www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
Rances Barthélemy
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. If he wants a war, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Ek is baie opgewonde vir die geleentheid. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, Uitvoerende hoof van Mayweather Promotions
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITIONSaterdag, April 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Televisie dekking begin by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Defeats Alexander Dimitrenko By TKO After Round Five & Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa Stops Yonfrez Parejo After Eight Rounds to Capture Interim 122-Pound Title
PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 & FOX Deportes Features Victories for Jeison Rosario & Alfredo Angulo, Plus Still Unbeaten Prospects Karlos Balderas, Omar Juarez & Rolando Romero
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CARSON, CALIF. (April 20, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Swift” Garcia (35-2, 21 Uitklophoue) gedaal Adrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 Uitklophoue) three times before stopping him in round seven Saturday night in a welterweight showdown that headlined Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornië.
“I’ve said it before, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” Said Garcia. “I had gotten a little comfortable in the past, but I put my 110 percent into this fight and when I do, I beat everyone.”
Garcia got his offense started early, deflecting a right hand from Granados in round two and throwing a perfect left hook counter that dropped Granados for the first time in the fight. Granados continued to push and tried to change the tide, but an overhand right at the end of an exchange by Garcia sent Granados down for the second time in round two.
“It felt good landing that big left hook,” Said Garcia. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” said Granados. “That’s where he was catching me. I knew that’s what I had to avoid. But the toughness in me is always ready to go. I was willing to engage.”
Granados tried to find ways to slow Garcia’s momentum, but while trying to crowd Garcia he was too often caught with power punches on the inside. Round four saw Granados begin to bleed heavily from the nose and in round five Granados was dropped for the third time, this time from a combination Garcia delivered while he had Granados on the ropes.
“The way to make a statement tonight was to stop him,” Said Garcia. “The game plan was to break him down. I have too many tools. I couldn’t let him hang around with me.
“He wanted to get closer to me and make it a dogfight. But I surprised him when I stood with him and banged to the body. Then I started making him miss and that’s when I stopped him.”
In round seven, Garcia landed 48% of his power punches according to CompuBox, and after buzzing him several times, unleashed a flurry while Granados was on the ropes that forced referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout 1:33 into round seven.
“He caught me with some good shots but I really thought I was fine,” said Granados. “I think the referee was a little over-protective. I had a plan to go the whole fight and they stopped me on my feet. I was still catching him with shots. I was still dangerous and looking for a big shot to change the fight. The referee had to do his job though and I understand it.”
Met die oorwinning, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Said Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Ek is terug!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “Die Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 Uitklophoue) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko(41-5, 26 Uitklophoue) after five rounds of action in their heavyweight showdown.
Ruiz flashed the exceptional hand speed that has defined his career, landing hard combinations to the head and body of the taller Dimitrenko. Ruiz stalked Dimitrenko, controlling the center of the ring and picking his spots to unload.
“He started slowing down and I could see the face he made when I hit him with body shots,” said Ruiz. “I just stayed disciplined and focused. I couldn’t get too anxious. I just wanted to break him down until the tree fell down.”
Dimitrenko tried to use his jab to keep Ruiz at bay and was able to cause a welt under Ruiz’s right eye as the early rounds went on. It was not enough to keep Ruiz from coming forward and in round five he began to pile up the punishment, punctuated with hard right hooks that snapped Dimitrenko’s head back.
“We worked on slipping his right hand and coming back with my own,” said Ruiz. “I missed with a few of them but I stayed busy. I focused on just getting the job done.”
After the fifth round, and on the advice of Dimitrenko’s corner, referee Ray Corona stopped the bout before round six could commence. Ruiz was comfortably ahead on all three scorecards and set his sights on another top heavyweight contender for his possible next opponent.
“For my next fight there’s somebody like me, a chubby exciting fighter I want,” said Ruiz. “Adam Kownacki I’m ready, let’s do this.”
The opening bout on FOX saw unbeaten top contenderBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa (19-0, 14 Uitklophoue) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez Parejo(22-4-1, 11 Uitklophoue) after eight rounds of action. Parejo did not answer the bell for round nine, forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout while Parejo was in the corner.
“This is an amazing feeling and a dream come true,” Said Figueroa. “I can’t wait for what’s coming next.I thought I was going to finish him the next round. He had lasted pretty well but once I put the pressure up to another level, I knew he wouldn’t be able to continue.”
The 22-year-old Figueroa used his signature pressure early and often, walking through effective shots Parejo landed in the early rounds to establish his position in the fight. Parejo had success landing hooks while Figueroa was exposed on the inside, but was unable to avoid the return fire, especially the body shots that eventually led to the end of the fight.
“He threw a lot of strong shots to the body and I felt my legs go at the end of the last round,” said Parejo.”He’s very strong but sometimes flat-footed and I was trying to take advantage of that. He was too strong tonight.”
Figueroa began to throw even more combinations in the late rounds, nullifying the offense that Parejo was trying to get going. His most prolific rounds were rounds four and five, where he landed 31 en 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 te 15, it had become clear that Parejo didn’t have enough on his punches to stop the onslaught. The referee stopped the bout after consulting with Parejo before the start of the ninth round, officially giving Figueroa the victory.
“My conditioning was amazing and I felt strong every round,” Said Figueroa. “I’m next in line and I’m ready for anyone.”
After the card on FOX, PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 and FOX Deportes was headlined byJeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 Uitklophoue) winning a split-decision overJorge Cota (28-3, 25 Uitklophoue) deur tellings van 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 en 97-93 for Rosario in a 10-round super welterweight bout
The FS1 portion kicked off with highly-touted prospectRolando “Rollie” Romero (9-0, 8 Uitklophoue) klop uit Andres Figueroa (9-5, 5 Uitklophoue) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 U.S. Olimpiese Karlos BALDERAS (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 Uitklophoue) by 1:07 of round four in their lightweight battle and super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez(3-0, 1 KO)earned a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 twee keer en 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Mei 18 Woon op Showtime®
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN(April 19, 2019) – WBC veertje Wêreld KampioenGary Russell Jr.sal sy titel te verdedig teen die voormalige wêreldkampioenKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Mei 18 woon op Showtime van Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks ™, en aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks® begin by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezkwadratuur-off teen die voormalige wêreldkampioenArgenis Mendezin 'n 10-ronde-aantreklikheid. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Die Brons Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Trouble” BREAZEALE.
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.”
“Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotions’ young prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, Uitvoerende hoof van Mayweather Promotions. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.”
Kaartjies vir hierdie geleentheid BombZquad kan gekoop word byticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com, Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep afslag is beskikbaar deur te bel 844-afrit vir Brooklyn-GP. Die Heraldez vs. Mendez stryd is mede-bevorder met Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 Uitklophoue), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. last May. Russell, wat opgelei deur sy pa, Gary, Sr, is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
“I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Mei 18 you should expect to see excitement, pons krag, handspoed, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Spanje, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 Uitklophoue) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” Said Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50stefight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 Uitklophoue) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” Said Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 Uitklophoue) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
“This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” said Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.”
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & Fox Sports Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornië – 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT
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SANTA MONICA, SOOS. (April 17, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Swift” Garcia and welterweight contenderAdrian Granados took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their main event showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornië.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.. en Alexander Dimitrenko, wat aan 'n 10-ronde bout, and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa, who faces Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that kicks off the broadcast at 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat deur TGB Promotions en Mayweather Promotions bevorder word, in samewerking met DSG Promotions, is nou op die rakke. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 voormiddag. te 6:00 namiddag.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
DANNY GARCIA
“I fought in this arena when I was 6-0 so it’s exciting to be back. I also won the welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles. L.A. has always been good to me. There’s a great atmosphere and I love fighting here.
“I’m ready for anybody, but I’m also not looking past Granados. Aan die einde van die dag, I have to focus on Saturday night. I have to get this victory.
“There’s a lot at stake, so I know Granados will be ready. I trained hard and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I think I’m in better shape now than my last two fights. I can’t wait to show it on Saturday night.
“You watch Danny Garcia fights you know I’m always swinging trying to knock people out. Expect another can’t-miss fight on Saturday.
“I know what Granados brings to the table, but I believe in my skills and the hard work we put into camp. The plan is of course to get a knockout and look spectacular, but I’m more than ready to go 12 hard rondtes.”
ADRIAN Granados
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Ek voel 'n groot. We’ve closed out camp just right and we’re ready to rock and roll on Saturday.
“There are a lot of challenges in this fight. I have to go out there to dominate and take the fight away from him. Danny is a great fighter and there’s a reason he’s a big name in the sport. This is an opportunity that I’m going to take advantage of.
“I wasn’t surprised that Shawn Porter said I was a tougher fight than Danny Garcia. I watched both fights and you could see at the end that I had Shawn running for survival. He did what he had to do to escape, but for this fight I’m taking it out of anybody else’s hands.
“I don’t think Danny is looking past me, but I know he has bigger plans. I’m here to interrupt those plans. I have my own plans. I’m going to catapult myself to where I belong and where I should have always been.
“My parents worked so hard to put me on the right path. I got involved with sports as a kid and never looked back. I always stayed focus on my sports and studies. The temptations were there in Chicago. I stayed true to myself and now I’m in a place where a lot of people look up to me. If I win on Saturday it can show that anything is possible.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“This is going to be my fourth fight at this venue. I’ve gotten a knockout every time, so I think it’s a good luck arena for me. I’ve had setbacks, but I’m ready for my comeback.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight to make a statement. I’m excited to get this win and do it emphatically.
“Dimitrenko is a veteran fighter and I know I can’t take him lightly. We’re going to be ready and may the best man win. I’m ready to take on all challengers.
“I just need to stay loose and let my hands go. I’m going to show the kind of fighter that I am. My speed and the way I use the ring will be a key.
“I’ve watched Dimitrenko’s fights, and I know I just have to do what I have to do. I think it’s harder for him to fight a smaller guy like me, especially one with speed and who throws combinations.”
ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO
“This is an important fight for me and I’m here to win. Dit is vir my niks nuuts nie. My job is to come here put on a great performance. I’ve been a pro for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday.
“I have more experience in big fights than Ruiz. I’m going to give my best in this fight. There’s no pressure on me and I’m feeling relaxed and ready for war.
“My last fight against Bryant Jennings ended with a bad stoppage and I’m looking to erase that memory. A win on Saturday is important to me and I’m not looking past it. I have to do my job and we’ll see what happens after that.
“This is my first time in Los Angeles, I’ve gotten to enjoy the weather a little bit but it’s all business. I’m focused on fighting on Saturday, that’s been the goal all camp and we’re leading up to a great show on Saturday.”
BRANDON FIGUEROA
“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid. The opportunity is here, I’m ready and I can’t wait to take it.
“I had a really good training camp. My body is ready physically and mentally. I know that Parejo is a really good fighter who’s going to try to box me. I feel like once I put the pressure on him, I’m going to be able to dominate him.
“I think Parejo has weaknesses on his inside game, which is something I’m really good at. I feel like for my past few fights I’ve used that to dominate my opponents.
“This is my time to shine. I had a really good training camp and I’m here to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m only 22-years-old and I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at right now.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Kalifornië.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT.
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