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 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT
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ARLINGTON, VA. (Majo 9, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world champion“Rapida” Jarrett Hurd kaj supro konkuranto Julian “J-Roko” 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, Virginio.
Also squaring-off at the press conference and stepping into the ring Saturday in action beginning at 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT were unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Barriosand Argentina’sJuan “The Pitbull” JoseVelasco, who meet in a 10-round fight, and middleweight contendersMatt Korobov Kaj Immanuwel Aleem, who battle in a 10-round attraction.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginio:
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. Sabate nokto, 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, Majo 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginio.
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 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT.
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Amerika Ĉampiono Wilder Fights To Join Halo de Famo Pezeuloj Joe Louis, Mahometo Ali, Mike Tyson Kaj Pli Kiel Nur La 10Th Pezegulo En Historio Kun Naŭ Aŭ Pli Sukcesaj Sinsekvaj Titoldefendoj
Sabato, Majo 18 Kontraŭ Ĉefa Konkursanto Dominic Breazeale Live ĉe SHOWTIME? de Barclays Centro en Broklino & Prezentita de Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono
BROOKLYN (Majo 8, 2019) – Kiam WBC Heavyweight Mondĉampiono Deontay “La Bronza Bombisto” Pli #sova?a defendas sian titolon kontraŭ deviga kontestanto Dominic “Problemo” Breazeale Sabate, Majo 18, li ne nur serĉos daŭrigi sian kuron kiel la nura amerika pezeguloĉampiono, sed ankaŭ cementi sin en la historian firmaon de pezegullegendoj kiuj venis antaŭ li.
En evento okazanta vive ĉe SHOWTIME de Barclays Center, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, Wilder provos defendi sian WBC-titolon por la naŭa fojo ekde la unua kaptado de la zono en januaro 2015. La triumfo de Wilder markis la revenon de pezegulo premibatalado en Ameriko kaj la fino de ok-jara sekeco sen amerika pezegulo mondĉampiono., la plej longa en la historio de la sporto.
“Estas longa vico da grandaj usonaj pezego-ĉampionoj, kiuj reprezentis nian landon fiere, forto kaj honoro en la ringo,” Said Wilder. “Mi prenas la respondecon tre serioze repreni kie ili ĉesis kaj daŭre montri ĉiun junan batalanton, kiu rigardas min., ke ili iam povas esti la peza ĉampiono de la mondo.
“Mi estas ĉampiono de la mondo, sed mi reprezentas por la tuta lando kaj ĉiuj en ĝi,” Said Wilder. “Mi batalis kontraŭ kontestantoj el la tuta mondo, sciante en mia menso kiom grava estis konservi ĉi tiun titolon en Usono.
Se sukcesos en majo 18, Wilder fariĝos nur la 10Th batalanto en la pli ol 135-jara historio de pezeguloboksado por fari naŭ aŭ pli sinsekvajn sukcesajn pezegultitoldefendojn. Wilder aliĝus al impona listo de Halo de famuloj kiuj dominis la sporton dum sia regado – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Mahometo Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko kaj estonta Halo de Famo Wladimir Klitschko. *Noto: nombro da titoldefendoj listigitaj beloen
“Batalantoj kiel Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Mahometo Ali, Mike Tyson kaj pli pavimis la vojon por mi,” Said Wilder. “Nun mi prenos tion, kion ili komencis kaj certigos, ke la mondĉampioneco de pezegulo restas en Ameriko dum longa tempo.”
La sukcesoj de Wilder en la ringo vidis lin eksplodi al la speco de rekono, kiun akiris pezeguloĉampionoj tra la historio.. Je 2018 li estis rangigita 34 ĉe ESPN-oj “Monda Famo 100” listo, la plej alta loko de iu boksisto en la mondo.
“Esti la pezego-ĉampiono kaj teni tiun titolon en la usona sporta pejzaĝo estas grandega interkonsento,” Said Wilder. “Estis tempo, kie tiu persono estis tiel konata kiel la prezidanto. Mi daŭre forlasos vojon de detruo ene de la ringo, por ke ĉiuj sciu, ke mi estas la unu nomo kaj unu vizaĝo de la peza divido.”
Listo de batalantoj kun naŭ sinsekvaj pezegotitoldefendoj (listigitaj kronologie): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) Joe Louis (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (naŭ) 4.) Mahometo Ali (naŭ en unua kuro, 10 en dua regado) 5.) Larry Holmes (20) 6.) Mike Tyson (naŭ en unua kuro) 7.) Lennox Lewis (naŭ en dua kuro) 8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 en dua kuro) 9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 en dua kuro)
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PRI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale estas elstarigita fare de Pezegulo Mondĉampiono Deontay Wilder defendante sian WBC-titolon kontraŭ ĉefa defianto Dominic Breazeale sabate, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
SHOWTIME #?AMPIONECO BOKSO? Komencas #?e 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT kaj trajtoj WBC Lanuga Peza Mondĉampiono Gary Russell Jr. defendanta lian titolon kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono kiko martinez, plus nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heroldez kvadrato kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono Argenis Mendez en 10-ronda altiro.
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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 P.M. ET/3 p.m. PT
BILOXI, F-ino. (Majo 6, 2019) – Light heavyweight contenderAhmed Elbiali Batalos Marlos Simõesin a 10-round showdown as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action Saturday, Majo 25 from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Misisipio. 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 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT and is headlined by former super welterweight champion Aŭstino “Neniu Dubo” Trutojreturning 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 P.M. ET/3 p.m. PT and be headlined by Puerto Rican OlympianCarlos Negron Prenanta sur Daniel Martzin an eight or 10-round heavyweight match and top prospectAmon Rashidicompeting 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.
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The 28-year-old Elbiali (18-1, 15 KOs) is coming off an exciting third round knockout victory over Allan Green on Jan. 13 sur FS1. Elbiali, an Egyptian-American who lives in Miami, Florido, 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 KOs) 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 Olympics, Negron (20-2, 16 KOs) was unbeaten in his first 13 Profesiaj bataloj. 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 debut on May 25. Negron will face Clarksburg, West Virginia’s Martz (18-6-1, 15 KOs), 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 sur FS1.
Rashidi (6-0, 4 KOs), 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 KOs) turned pro in the U.S. Je 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 KOs) 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 KOs) meets Colombia’sJuan De Angel (21-10-1, 19 KOs) en ok rounds, Orlando’sAntonio Tarver, Jr. (5-0, 4 KOs) battles Milwaukee’sThomas Monteto (8-2, 1 KO) in an eight round middleweight match and Burlington, North Carolina welterweightWillie Jones (7-1, 4 KOs) takes on Garden Grove, Kalifornia Lucas Santa Maria (9-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-round attraction.
Also in action are undefeated Atlanta light heavyweightBrandon Glanton (8-0, 7 KOs) in a six round match and Chicago’sShawn Simpson (9-0, 3 KOs) 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 KOs) fights in a four-round super middleweight match andFernando Garcia (12-0, 7 KOs) fights in an eight-round featherweight bout.
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Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Set to Meet in Highly Anticipated Rematch Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Sportoj dimanĉo, Junio 23 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
Former World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Battles Exciting Brawler Julio Ceja in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator –
Televisado Priraportado Komencas ĉe 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT
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LASa VEGAS (Majo 2, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight ChampionTony “Superbad” Harrisonand former super welterweight championJermell Charlo will step into the ring for a highly anticipated rematch live in primetime Sunday, Junio 23 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT and features former world championGuillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux taking on exciting Mexican contenderJulio Cejain a WBC Super Bantamweight world title eliminator.
Biletoj por la evento, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Harrison and Charlo’s first encounter took place live on FOX in December as Harrison earned the decision and upset Charlo to earn the title. The close nature of the bout helped warrant an immediate rematch that promises to be just as highly charged and dramatic.
“Tony Harrison and Jermell Charlo showed off their elite talent to the world in their first bout and I anticipate an even more explosive showdown in the rematch on June 23,” diris Tom Brown, Prezidanto de TGB Promotions. “Harrison will no doubt be at his very best again as he looks to establish himself in the championship ranks. Jermell Charlo is certainly more motivated than ever to reclaim his spot atop the 154-pound division. Fans tuning in on FOX and FOX Deportes in primetime and in attendance at Mandalay Bay Events Center are in for an action-packed Sunday night.”
Harrison (28-2, 21 KOs) has proven to be “Detroit tough” during a boxing career inspired by early years trained and managed by the late Emanuel Steward. He had to climb back into title contention twice before reaching the top with his unanimous decision victory over Charlo last December.
Harrison was on track for a title shot before suffering the first loss of his career in 2015 to Willie Nelson. After three-straight wins, he earned a shot at the vacant 154-pound title against Jarrett Hurd. Although Harrison had strong moments in the fight, he eventually lost to Hurd and was forced to again climb to the top. After another three victories, including a win over former champion Ishe Smith, Harrison took advantage of his second world title opportunity against Charlo.
“Being a world champion now, I’m excited to defend my title for the first time in this rematch that everyone is looking forward to,” Diris Harrison. “I think there’s actually more pressure on Charlo, just like last time. It’s just a blessing for me to be fighting on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Junio 23. Everyone is going to be tuned-in to this fight and we’re going to bring the action to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the capital of the boxing world. I plan on doing the exact same thing to Jermell that I did in December. I’m going to get the win, and then I don’t want to hear any more crying or excuses.”
The 28-year-old Charlo (31-1, 15 KOs) suffered the first setback of his career with the close unanimous decision loss to Harrison. Fighting out of Houston, Teksaso, Charlo won the vacant WBC title with a devastating knockout victory over John Jackson in 2016. He made three successful defenses of the title with highlight-reel knockouts over Charles Hatley and Erickson Lubin, plus a majority decision win over former champion Austin Trout.
Charlo is trained in Dallas by Derrick James, who was recognized as the 2017 Trainer of the Year by Yahoo Sports and also works with welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. Charlo is one-minute younger than his identical twin brother, Jermall, who is the WBC interim middleweight champion and a former 154-pound champion.
“I am in a ruthless state of mind. I am upset and this upcoming fight, I am going to give it 110 Procento,” Dirita Charlo. “I am way hungrier now than I was before. I am not desperate for a win because I know how to win. The judges gave me a bad decision because I didn’t get the knockout, but you don’t have to knock everybody out to beat them. He knows he didn’t beat me. He knows exactly what happened. He knows he can’t beat me. If I have to go in there and prove it again, I will.”
Rigondeaux (18-1, 12 KOs) will look to show off the masterful technical skills that made him a unified world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list when he steps into the ring on June 23. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko. The 38-year-old most recently knocked out Giovanni Delgado in January on FS1.
Fighting out of Tlalnepantla, Meksiko, Ceja (32-3, 28 KOs) won an interim world title at super bantamweight in 2015 by stopping Hugo Ruiz in the fifth-round. The 26-year-old would lose the full title to Ruiz in their rematch in 2016, but has won two of three fights since, including a knockout of Anselmo Moreno.
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“Mi devas superi lin kaj igi lin eĉ ne plu voli batali. Mi igos lin retiriĝi,” – Heroldo
Nevenkita Super Malpeza Defianto Heraldez Bataloj kontraŭ Iama Ĉampiono Argenis Mendez sabate, Majo 18 sur Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live ĉe SHOWTIME? de Barclays Centro en Broklino & Prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj
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LASa VEGAS (Majo 2, 2019) – Nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heraldez serĉas fari deklaron kiam li renkontas iaman mondĉampionon Argenis Mendezen 10-ronda konflikto sabato, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
“Mi devas superi lin kaj igi lin eĉ ne plu voli batali,” diris Heroldez. “Mi igos lin retiriĝi. Mia celo dum batalnokto estas venki kaj montri por miaj meksikaj adorantoj en Novjorko.”
Heroldo, kiu trejnas el la Mayweather Boksklubo en Las Vegas kun trejnisto Otis Pimpleton, faris sian 2019 debuto en februaro batante senkonscie Eddie Ramirez en raŭndo sep el ilia supermalpeza batalo. Mendez estas alia paŝo en konkurado por la 28-jaraĝa.
“Surpapere li estas la plej malfacila batalanto, kiun mi renkontis,” diris Heroldez. “Mi nur rigardis kelkajn el lia batalo kontraŭ Ramírez, sed estante iama mondĉampiono, tio signifas, ke li faras ion ĝuste. Mi ne pensas, ke li faras ion pli bonan ol mi kaj mi serĉas montri ĝin dum batalnokto.”
Ĉi tio estos la unua batalo de Heraldez en SHOWTIME, donante al li ŝancon brili sur granda scenejo kondukanta al la Deontay Wilder-pezpeza mondĉampiona defendo kontraŭ Dominic Breazeale en la ĉefa evento.. Por Heroldez, li vidas, ke tio estas ŝanco montri tion, kion li jam faras en la ringo dum jaroj.
“Mi estas ekscitita povi montri tion, kion mi ĉiam povis fari,” diris Heroldez. “Ne estos surprizo al la homoj ĉirkaŭ mi, kiuj scias, pri kio mi kapablas. Ĝi estas alia etapo kun pli da homoj rigardantaj, sed la ringo kaj ĉio alia restas la sama.
“Batalo tia aldonas pli da instigo por mia estonteco ĉar mi volas daŭre ŝanĝi la vivojn de mia familio. Iom post iom, venko post venko kaj batalo post batalo, Mi povas plenumi tion. De tie venas mia instigo.”
Las Vegas-indiĝeno kiu estas promociita fare de Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez kredas, ke li estas preta por mondĉampiona titolo kaj scias, ke Argenis Mendez estas nuntempe sur sia vojo akiri tiun aviditan ŝancon..
“Se la titolbatalo estas tie post kiam mi venkis Mendez, Mi prenas ĝin,” diris Heroldez. “Tio estas unu el la finaj celoj kaj io, kion mi preparis por mia tuta kariero. Mi daŭre trejnados forte kiel mi ĉiam faras por esti ĉe mia plej bona kontraŭ Mendez. Mi havos bonegan agadon majo 18 kaj ili ne povos nei mian lokon en ĉi tiu divido.”
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PRI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale estas elstarigita fare de Pezegulo Mondĉampiono Deontay Wilder defendante sian WBC-titolon kontraŭ ĉefa defianto Dominic Breazeale sabate, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
SHOWTIME #?AMPIONECO BOKSO? Komencas #?e 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT kaj havas WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defendanta lian titolon kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono kiko martinez, plus nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heroldez kvadrato kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono Argenis Mendez en 10-ronda altiro.
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LASa VEGAS – Aprilo 27, 2019 – Robert Paska 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 KOs), 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 KOs) 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 Stampiloj. They combined to land just 106 total punches.
“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, Gajnanta tra unuanima decido 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, #?Eti 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 KOs) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Post ŝin kverelas, 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.”
Post ŝin kverelas, 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. I’m 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.
En la komenca vico de la telecast, 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 KOs) was aggressive from the outset, ĵetante preskaŭ 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combos, 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 KOs) 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, Kiu #alteri?i 43 Procento de liaj potencaj pafoj. “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 (Ŝildoj). 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 P.M. 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, Aprilo 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. 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, Aprilo 27 Viva sur SHOWTIME? from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 23, 2019) – Eksa du-divido monda ĉampiono 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, Aprilo 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 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
RANCES BARTHELEMY
“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.
“Mi estas tre ekscitita pro ĉi tiu ŝanco. 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, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo
“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: SPECIALA Eldono Sabato, Aprilo 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. 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. (Aprilo 20, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Rapida” Garcia (35-2, 21 KOs) droppedAdrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 KOs) 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, Kalifornio.
“Mi diris ĝin antaŭe, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” Diris 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,” Diris 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,” Diris 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.”
Kun la gajno, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Diris Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Mi revenis!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “La Destrojero” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 KOs) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko(41-5, 26 KOs) 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 KOs) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez Parejo(22-4-1, 11 KOs) 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,” Dirita 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 Kaj 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 Al 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,” Dirita 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 KOs) winning a split-decision overGeorgo Cota (28-3, 25 KOs) per dudekopo de 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 Kaj 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 KOs) batante senkonscie Andres Figueroa(9-5, 5 KOs) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 Usono. Olympian Karlos Balderas (8-0, 7 KOs) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 KOs) #?E 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 Dufoje kaj 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
WBC Lanuga Peza Mondĉampiono Gary Russell Jr. Defendi Kontraŭ Iama Ĉampiono Kiko Martinez En Ko-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale sabato, Majo 18 Viva sur SHOWTIME?
Nevenkita Super-Malpeza Defianto Juan Heraldez alfrontas iaman ĉampionon Argenis Mendez en SHOWTIME ĈAMPIONA BOKSADO? Malfermilo de Barclays Center en Broklino kaj Prezentita fare de Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN(Aprilo 19, 2019) – Mondĉampiono de WBC Lanuga PezaGary Russell Jr.defendos sian titolon kontraŭ iama mondĉampionoKiko Martinezen la kuntrajto al Wilder vs. Breazeale sabate, Majo 18 vivas sur SHOWTIME de Barclays Centro, la hejmo de BROOKLYN boksado ™, kaj prezentita de Premier Boksado Ĉampionoj.
SHOWTIME #?AMPIONECO BOKSO? Komencas #?e 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT kaj ankaŭ prezentos nevenkitan supermalpezan defiantonJuan Heraldezkvadrato kontraŭ iama mondĉampionoArgenis Mendezen 10-ronda altiro. La okazaĵo estas elstarigita fare de WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “La Bronza Bombisto” Pli #sova?aĉar li faras la naŭan defendon de sia titolo kontraŭ deviga kontestantoDominic “Problemo” Breazeale.
“Gary Russell Jr. estas unu el la plej lertaj batalantoj en la sporto kaj li rigardos por meti sian lokon sur la lanuga divido en majo. 18 kontraŭ la ĉiam ekscita iama ĉampiono Kiko Martinez,” diris Tom Brown, Prezidanto de TGB Promotions. “La evento ankaŭ prezentos batalon inter altiĝanta defianto en la 140-funta dividado en Juan Heráldez kontraŭ unu el la plej malmolaj kaj aktivaj defiantoj de la dividado en Argenis Mendez.. Ĉi tio vere estos elektra nokto kondukanta al pezeguloĉampiono de la mondo Deontay Wilder en la ĉefa evento.”
“Antaŭ la ĉefa altiro de la nokto estos Gary Russell Jr. defendante sian titolon kontraŭ malmola kaj sperta Kiko Martinez, farante batalon, kiu certe alportos eksciton al la fanoj, plus Mayweather Promotions’ juna perspektivo Juan Heráldez malfermos la televidelsendon serĉante prezenti spektaklon, ĉar li daŭre levas sian karieron al novaj altecoj,” Diris Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo. “Mi certas, ke li efektivigos sian ludplanon impone kaj montros sian talenton kontraŭ sperta kaj elprovita Argenis Mendez., kiu estis en la ringo kun kelkaj el la pintaj uloj en la supermalpeza dividado. La fanoj ĉe Barclays kaj tiuj kiuj sintonigas SHOWTIME vidos nokton de senhalta agado venos la 18-an de majo.”
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La 30-jaraĝa Russell (29-1, 17 KOs), kiu naskiĝis en Vaŝingtono, D.C. kaj nun loĝas en Capitol Heights, Marilando, faros la kvaran defendon de sia lanugpeza mondĉampioneco en majo 18 kaj lia dua karierapero en Barclays Centro. Russell gajnis sian titolon batante senkonscie Jhonny Gonzalez enen 2015. Post maldaŭrigi Patrick Hyland kaj Oscar Escandon, li plej lastatempe venkis antaŭe nesuperitan Joseph Diaz Jr. lasta majo. Russell, kiu estas trejnita de sia patro, Gary, Sr., estas parto de boksista familio. Du el liaj pli junaj fratoj, Gary Antonio kaj Gary Antuanne, estas nuntempe nevenkitaj profesiuloj.
“Mi atendas sendi mesaĝon al ĉiuj en aŭ proksime de mia divizio, ke mi estas forto kalkulebla,” diris Ruselo. “Mi volas unuigi kontraŭ Leo Santa Cruz kaj mi faros tion, kion mi devas fari por atingi tien. Mi neniam prenos kontraŭulon malpeze kaj nun, estas mia tasko zorgi pri Kiko Martinez antaŭ ol mi zorgas pri io alia. Sur majo 18 vi devus atendi vidi eksciton, Pugnanta potencon, Mana rapido, rapidaj kombinaĵoj kaj granda nivelo de boksa IQ. Mi estas la plej bona en boksado hodiaŭ kaj mi pruvas tion ĉiufoje kiam mi eniras la ringon.”
Hejmanto de Valencia Komunumo, Hispanio, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KOs) renkontis la plej bonajn nomojn en kaj ĉirkaŭ la lanugpeza dividado dum sia kariero. Li gajnis superbantapezan mondĉampionan titolon en 2013 maldaŭrigante Jhonatan Romero'n kaj alfrontis similaĵojn de Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington kaj Scott Quigg. La 33-jaraĝa estas nevenkita en siaj lastaj kvar konkursoj, inkluzive de plej lastatempe venkado de Marc Vidal por eŭropa lanugpeza titolo en oktobro.
“Mi atendis ĉi tiun ŝancon gajni alian mondan titolon kaj mi estas dankema kaj ekscitita pro la 18-a de majo,” diris Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr estas en malĝentila vekiĝo. Mi havas multan sperton kaj mi sentas min bone ĉe lanuga pezo. Estos nenio pli bona ol festi mian 50Th batali kun nova monda titolo.”
La nevenkita Heroldez(16-0, 10 KOs) daŭre plialtigis la rangotabelojn en 2019 kiam li batis senkonscie Eddie Ramirez en ilia februara konflikto. La 28-jaraĝa el Las Vegas gajnis decidan venkon super Kevin Watts kaj ĉesigon de Maynard Allison en 2018. Tio sekvis unuaniman decidvenkon super tiam nevenkita perspektivo Jose Miguel Borrego en lia unua 10-raŭnda atako en aŭgusto 2017 sur la Mayweather vs. Subkarto de McGregor.
“Mi estas unu el la plej bonaj superpezuloj en la mondo kaj mi montros ĝin denove la 18-an de majo,” diris Heroldez. “Ili daŭre vicigas ilin kaj mi daŭre terenbatis ilin. Mendez estas bona, veterana opozicio, sed mi montros, ke mi estas sur malsama nivelo. Ĉi tio estas bonega okazo denove prezenti sur granda scenejo kaj mi plene profitos kaj ŝtelos la spektaklon.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOs) plej lastatempe batalis al konkurenciva dividita remizo kontraŭ Anthony Peterson en marto, prizorgante sian nevenkitan sinsekvon ĝis tri bataloj. La 32-jaraĝa venkis Eddie Ramirez kaj Ivan Redkach en dors-al-dorsaj bataloj post perdoj al Robert Easter Jr.. kaj Luke Campbell. Origine de San Juan de la Maguana, Dominika Respubliko kaj nun loĝanta en Broklino, N.Y, Mendez gajnis la IBF super-lanugpezan titolon kun knokaŭtovenko super Juan Carlos Salgado en 2013.
“Ĉi tiu batalo estas fari aŭ morti por ke mi fariĝu ĉampiono denove,” diris Mendez. “Anthony Peterson forkuris de mi en nia batalo en marto, do se Heroldez faras tion en majo 18, Mi estos pli bone preparita. Se li staras kaj batalas kun mi, Mi forte sentas, ke mi regos lin kaj faros deklaron al ĉiuj, ke mi estas elita 140-funta batalanto.”
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & VULPO Deportes Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park En Carson, Kalifornio – 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT
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SANTA MONICA, CA. (Aprilo 17, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Rapida” 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, Kalifornio.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. Kaj Alexander Dimitrenko, who meet in a 10-round 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 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT.
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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. Fine de la tago, 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 malfacile preterpasas.”
ADRIAN Granados
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Mi sentas grandan. 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. This is nothing new to me. 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 “Rapida” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Aprilo 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, En Carson, Kalifornio.
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 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT.
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