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KEITH „ONE TIME“ THURMAN GIBT ERKLÄRUNG MIT DEM ENTSCHEIDUNGSGEWINN ÜBER MARIO „EL AZTECA“ BARRIOS AB

Leo Santa Cruz dominiert Keenan Carbajal im Pay-per-View-Co-Feature, Jesus Ramos liefert KO-Sieg, Außerdem übertrifft Luis Nery Carlos Castro in der Pay-per-View-Undercard-Aktion & Lukas Santamaria & Omar Juarez siegreich in PBC auf FOX Action
 
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LAS VEGAS (Februar 5, 2022) -Ehemaliger vereinter Weltmeister im WeltergewichtKeith „One Time“ Thurmanist wieder da.
 
Thurman bewies, dass er immer noch ein Elite-Weltergewichtler ist, Gewinn einer 12-Runden-einstimmigen Entscheidung über den ehemaligen Superleichtgewichts-WeltmeisterMario "The Aztec" Barrios im Main Event einer FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View-Veranstaltung am Samstagabend in der Michelob ULTRA Arena im Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.


„Das war ein Comeback-Kampf nach zweieinhalb Jahren,“, sagte Clearwater, Floridas Thurman. „Ich wünschte, ich hätte meine beste Leistung gezeigt, aber ich tat das Beste, was ich unter den Umständen konnte. „Ich bewerte diese Leistung mit C+ oder B- für mich selbst."
 
In seinem ersten Kampf in vorbei 30 Monate, der 33-jährige Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) zeigte die Attribute, die ihn an die Spitze der 147-Pfund-Division führten. Thurman hatte einen starken Start und gab nie die Kontrolle auf, manchmal bestrafte er Barrios mit harten Schlägen.
 
Stadtviertel (26-2, 17 KOs) hatte seine Momente bei seinem Debüt im Weltergewicht, besonders im achten, als ein linker Haken am Körper Thurman veranlasste, sich zu sichern. Der 26-jährige Schläger aus San Antonio, Auch Texas zeigte Mut, tapfer zurückschlagen trotz Thurmans schwerer Artillerie.
 
“Heute Abend habe ich den mexikanischen Krieger in mir gezeigt. Ich ziehe meinen Hut vor Keith Thurman, Er ist auch ein Krieger. Wir haben den Fans einen tollen Kampf geboten,“, sagte Barrios.


trotz dessen, Es war nicht genug, um die gute Leistung des unerbittlichen Thurman zu überwinden.
 
„Wir haben ihn gerockt. Wir konnten ihn nicht absetzen und raus, aber wir hatten eine tolle Leistung und einen tollen Kampf,“, sagte Thurmann.
 
„Ich will die Gürtel. Ich will die Champions. Ich will wieder oben sein, Wer also will, schickt Keith Thurman den Vertrag, lass uns gehen!"
 
Im Co-Main Event im Superfedergewicht, Vier-Teilung WeltmeisterLeo "Das Erdbeben" Santa Cruz lieferte eine weitere Vintage-Performance ab, Überwindung von Widrigkeiten, um eine breite 10-Runden-einstimmige Entscheidung zu gewinnenKeenan "Bedo" Carbajal.
 
„Ich bin gute Runden gefahren. Wenn ich da reingegangen wäre und ihn schnell erledigt hätte, Ich hätte nicht die Erfahrung gesammelt, die ich brauchte,“, sagte der 33-jährige Santa Cruz. „Ich habe die lange Pause ein bisschen gespürt, aber ich habe mein Bestes gegeben und hoffentlich haben die Fans es geliebt und wollen mich wiedersehen.“


Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 KOs) erlitt einen Schnitt unter seinem linken Auge und einen entlang seines rechten Augenlids, beide durch versehentliche Kopfstöße.
 
Unerschrocken, „El Terremoto“ dominierte das Geschehen, Carbajal verletzen (23-3-1, 15 KOs) mehrmals auf dem Weg, jede Runde auf allen drei Scorekarten zu gewinnen (100-90).
 
„Wir gehen zurück ins Fitnessstudio, besser werden und daran arbeiten, was wir falsch gemacht haben,“, sagte Santa Cruz. „Wir wollen unseren Titel vereinen und verteidigen. Wir wollen alle Champions an 126 Pfund. "
 
Pay-per-View-Action sorgte auch für eine steigende Sensation im SuperweltergewichtJesus „Affe“ Ramos (18-0, 15 KOs) liefert im größten Kampf seiner Karriere eine spektakuläre Leistung ab. Der 20-jährige Ramos blieb ungeschlagen, indem er den gefährlichen Routinier ausknockteVladimir Hernandez (13-5, 6 KOs) bei 2:21 der sechsten Runde.
 
„Ich habe ihn geschickt geboxt und nicht wirklich nach dem Knockout gesucht,“, sagte Ramos. „Er ist ein harter Kerl, langlebiger Typ. Ich brach ihn Runde für Runde ab, einen sauberen Schuss landete, der ihn verletzte, Also habe ich die Arbeit erledigt.
 
Das Ende kam schnell im sechsten, als ein Überhand-Linkslauf von Ramos dazu führte, dass Hernandez die Kontrolle über seine Beine verlor. Ramos fuhr fort, ihn an Kopf und Körper zu schlagen, bis Schiedsrichter Mike Ortega gnädig eingriff.
 
„Wir wollen unseren Lebenslauf aufbauen, wie es Floyd Mayweather getan hat,“, sagte Ramos. „Er hatte Gatti, Corrales, Castillo und all die Jungs. Das kann man ihm nicht nehmen und das möchte ich tun. Ich möchte mir meinen Ruf verdienen. Ich bin nicht hier, um Instagram-Follower zu haben. Ich bin hier, um ein Zeichen im Boxen zu setzen.“
 
Im Pay-per-View-Opener, ehemaliger Zweiteiler-WeltmeisterLuis "Pantera" Nery gesunkenCarlos Castro in der ersten Runde auf dem Weg zu einem 10-Runden-Split-Decision-Sieg in einem taktischen Kampf zwischen Super-Bantamgewichten.
 
„Meine Erfahrung war definitiv ein Faktor,“, sagte Nery. „Ich habe drei WM-Kämpfe auf dem Buckel und habe es mit härteren Gegnern zu tun gehabt als er. Das hat sich heute Abend gezeigt.“
 
Die Aktion wurde im ersten heiß, als Rechtsausleger Nery mit einer geraden Linken traf, die Castro auf dem Sitz seiner Rüssel absetzte. Der Phönix, Der gebürtige Arizonaer schaffte es, sich zu erheben und den Rahmen zu überleben.
 
Der Kampf wurde in der mittleren Runde zu einem Schachspiel, als beide Castro (27-1, 12 KOs) und Mexikos Nery (32-1, 24 KOs) hatten ihre Momente. Schließlich, Nerys Verteidigung und Genauigkeit erwiesen sich als entscheidend, als er gewann 96-93 und 95-94 auf zwei Karten, während ein dritter Richter es für Castro erzielte, 95-94.
 
„Ich wollte allen zeigen, dass ich nicht nur Heumacher bin,“, sagte Nery. „Wenn ich mich prügeln und taktisch vorgehen will, Ich kann das auch tun.
 
„Ich wusste, dass ich ihn ausknocken könnte, aber ich wollte gewinnen und beweisen, dass ich auch boxen kann. Ich würde kontern und angreifen, wie ich wollte.“
 
Vor dem Pay-per-View, das Hauptereignis von PBC auf FOX sahLukas Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 KOs) eine harte Herausforderung meisternAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 KOs) eine einstimmige Entscheidung über 10 Runden in ihrer Begegnung im Weltergewicht zu gewinnen. Nach einem langsamen Start, Santamaria fand seinen Halt, Wechseln oft von der Orthodoxen zur Rechtsauslegerin und haben mit beiden Haltungen Erfolg. Ramos war durchweg Spiel, aber alle drei Richter sahen Santamaria klar mit 98-92 Punkten gewinnen, 96-94 und 96-94.
 
Im Co-Main Event auf FOX, superleichter AnwärterOmar „Der Blitz“ Juárez (13-1, 5 KOs) gewann eine hart umkämpfte 10-Runden-Split-Entscheidung Ryan „Cowboy“ Karl. Juarez kontrollierte die frühe Aktion, Überleben einer Mid-Fight-Surge von Karl (19-4, 12 KOs) mit dem Sieg davonlaufen. Ein Richter bewertete die Aktion 95-94 für Karl, während die anderen beiden Juroren Juarez mit Dutzenden von Punkten gewinnen ließen 96-93 und 95-94.
 
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ÜBER THURMAN VS. BARRIOS
Thurman vs.. Barrios sah den ehemaligen einheitlichen Weltmeister im Weltergewicht, Keith „One Time“ Thurman, in den Ring zurückkehren und gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister im Superleichtgewicht, Mario „El Azteca“ Barrios, in einem 12-Runden-Showdown im Weltergewicht antreten. Aufstellung am Samstag ansehen, Februar 5 von der Michelob ULTRA Arena im Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
 
In der Ko-Funktion, Vier-Divisionen-Weltmeister Leo „El Terremoto“ Santa Cruz kämpfte in einem 10-Runden-Match im Superfedergewicht gegen Keenan „Bedo“ Carbajal, während er ungeschlagen aufstieg, duellierte sich Jesus „Mono“ Ramos in einem 10-Runden-Showdown mit Vladimir Hernandez. Die Pay-per-View-Sendung begann um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT mit dem ehemaligen Zwei-Divisionen-Champion Luis „Pantera“ Nery kämpft in einem 10-Runden-Duell im Super-Bantamgewicht gegen den ungeschlagenen Carlos Castro.
 
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Jesús „Mono“ Ramos kollidiert mit Vladimir Hernández am FOX Sports PBC Pay-per-View-Samstag, Februar 5 Von der Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Josesito Lopez im Training verletzt, Zum Rückzug gezwungen Abel Ramos auf PPV Undercard

FOX Sports PBC Pay-per-View mit Showdown zwischen dem ehemaligen Champions Keith Thurman & Mario Barrios

LAS VEGAS (Januar 31, 2022) – Aufgehender ungeschlagener Stern Jesus „Affe“ Ramos wird es mit dem Superweltergewichts-Anwärter aufnehmen Vladimir Hernandez in einem 10-Runden-Showdown auf der Undercard des FOX Sports PBC Pay-per-View-Events am Samstag, Februar 5 von der Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay Bay.

Josesito Lopez wurde im Training verletzt und musste sich von seinem Kampf gegen Abel Ramos in einer Pay-per-View-Attraktion zurückziehen. Jesus Ramos vs.. Hernandez ersetzt Abel Ramos vs. Josesito Lopez kämpft in der Pay-per-View-Aufstellung.

Das FOX Sports PBC Pay-per-View-Event beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT und wird vom ehemaligen vereinten Weltmeister im Weltergewicht geleitet Keith „One Time“ Thurman Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister im Superleichtgewicht Mario "The Aztec" Barrios, und verfügt auch über den Vier-Divisionen-Weltmeister Ich habe „Das Erdbeben“ von Santa Cruz gelesen Annahme Keenan "Bedo" Carbajal in der Co-Main Event. Mehr, zweifacher Meister Luis Nery wird ungeschlagen kämpfen Carlos Castro im 10-Runden-Pay-per-View-Opener.

Karten für das Live-Event, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, sind ab sofort im Angebot und unter erhältlich axs.com.

Ramos (17-0, 14 KOs), der Neffe des Weltergewichts-Anwärters Abel Ramos, hat sich seinen Weg zum Ruhm mit Highlight-Rollen-KOs geebnet, hat aber in seinen letzten beiden Kämpfen seine Fähigkeit gezeigt, Gegner zu überlisten. Nach dem Gewinn einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über Javier Molina im Mai 2021, Ramos dominierte zuletzt Brian Mendoza auf dem Weg zu einer weiteren einstimmigen Entscheidung im September bei FOX. Vor diesen Kämpfen, Der 20-jährige Rechtsausleger hatte fünf KO-Siege in Folge erzielt.

Der 32-jährige Hernandez (13-4, 6 KOs) hat seine Karriere während seiner aktuellen Siegesserie in drei Kämpfen wiederbelebt, Zuletzt wurde im Oktober eine getrennte Entscheidung über den ehemaligen einheitlichen Champion Julian Williams getroffen 2021 Action-Kampf. Hernandez ‘vorheriger Ausflug hatte ihn im August dazu gebracht, den langjährigen Konkurrenten Alfredo Angulo zu verärgern 2020, mit einem Juli 2020 Entscheidung über Aaron Coley, der den Lauf startet. Ursprünglich aus Durango, Mexiko, Hernandez kämpft nun aus Stockton heraus, Kalifornien, als er im Februar eine weitere Überraschung erwartet 5.

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ÜBER THURMAN VS. BARRIOS
Thurman vs.. Barrios wird den ehemaligen Unified-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Keith „One Time“ Thurman in den Ring zurückkehren sehen, um in einem 12-Runden-Showdown im Weltergewicht gegen den ehemaligen Superleichtgewichts-Weltmeister Mario „El Azteca“ Barrios anzutreten, der ein vollgepacktes FOX Sports PBC Pay ankündigt -Per-View-Aufstellung am Samstag, Februar 5 von der Michelob ULTRA Arena im Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

In der Ko-Funktion, Vier-Divisionen-Weltmeister Leo „El Terremoto“ Santa Cruz wird in einem 10-Runden-Match im Superfedergewicht gegen Keenan „Bedo“ Carbajal antreten, während der ehemalige Zwei-Divisionen-Champion Luis „Pantera“ Nery in einem 10-Runden-Duell im Super-Bantamgewicht gegen den ungeschlagenen Carlos Castro antritt. Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT mit dem aufsteigenden ungeschlagenen Jesús „Mono“ Ramos duelliert sich in einem 10-Runden-Showdown mit Vladimir Hernandez.

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GARY RUSSELL JR. VS. MARK MAGSAYO VIRTUELLE PRESSEKONFERENZ ZITATE

„Er hat eine gute Schlagkraft, Aber nichts davon ist wichtig, wenn Sie Ihr Ziel nicht treffen können,“ – Russell

„Ich möchte den Leuten überall beweisen, dass ich das beste Federgewicht der Welt bin,” - Magsayo

WBC-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Russell verteidigt Titel gegen Top-Anwärter Magsayo live auf SHOWTIME®
Samstag, Januar 22 im Premier Boxing Champions Event
Von Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Januar 11, 2022 - WBC im Federgewicht-Weltmeister Gary Russell Jr.. und Top-Anwärter und WBC-Pflichtherausforderer Mark Magsayo gaben am Dienstag während einer virtuellen Pressekonferenz eine Vorschau auf ihren WM-Showdown, bevor sie am Samstag bei SHOWTIME live Schlagzeilen machten, Januar 22 in einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event vom Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT und wird superleichte Konkurrenten sehen Subriel Matías und Petros Ananyan Treffen Sie sich zu einem Rückkampf im 12-Runden-Co-Main-Event, beim knallharten Federgewicht Tugstsogt „Königsschlepper“ Nyambayar und Vic Pasillas Platz im 10-Runden-Telecast-Opener.

Karten für das Live-Event, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, sind ab sofort im Angebot und können über gekauft werden Ticketmaster.com.

Russell, der die längste Regentschaft aller aktuellen männlichen Champions besitzt und seither seinen 126-Pfund-Gürtel hält 2015, wird im Januar seine sechste erfolgreiche Titelverteidigung in Folge anstreben 22, als er es mit dem philippinischen Power-Puncher Magsayo aufnimmt, der von Freddie Roach trainiert wird und im vergangenen August einen Anwärter auf den Knockout of the Year über den ehemaligen Champion Julio Ceja gewonnen hat.

Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis zum Dienstag zu sagen hatte:

GARY RUSSELL JR.

„Ich nutze alles, was mit mir außerhalb des Rings passiert, als Treibstoff. Es war sehr schwierig, mit den gesundheitlichen Problemen meines Bruders und meines Vaters umzugehen. Ich sage den Leuten die ganze Zeit, dass das Leben wie Boxen ist. Du musst das Kinn unten und die Hände oben halten. Ich bin dankbar, dass ich mental stark bin, wenn es um solche Dinge geht. Das machen Champions, Wir überwinden Widrigkeiten.

„Ich war bereit, gegen wen anzutreten, Wann auch immer und wo auch immer. Aber ich kann diese Jungs nicht zwingen, in den Ring zu steigen und gegen mich zu kämpfen. Ich muss mich nur so gut wie möglich vorbereiten. Ich brauche einen Tanzpartner.

"Ich sehe ihn als einen guten, ausgeglichenen Puncher", vielleicht neigt er sich etwas mehr zur rechten Hand. Er hat eine gute Schlagkraft, Aber nichts davon ist wichtig, wenn Sie Ihr Ziel nicht treffen können.

„Wir mahlen im Trainingslager. Egal was, Wir werden keine Ausreden oder Beschwerden vorbringen.

„Wenn ich zunehmen werde, Ich möchte gegen den Champion kämpfen. Ich habe nicht vor, zuzunehmen, nur um in der Schlange zu stehen. Ich kämpfe gegen Magsayo, weil er in der Rangliste aufgestiegen ist und sich diesen Platz verdient hat. Jeder, gegen den ich angetreten bin, war der zweitbeste unter dem Champion.

„Ich habe keine Bedenken wegen Magsayos Macht. Sie sehen sehr selten, dass ich auf den Scorekarten zurückkommen muss. Magsayo musste in seinem letzten Kampf zurückkommen, weil er auf den Karten verlor. Das zeigt einige Löcher in seiner Rüstung.

„Ich übersehe nie jemanden. Natürlich will ich den Kampf gegen Gervonta Davis. Aber ich konzentriere mich auf Magsayo. Er ist derjenige, der sich in diese Position vorgearbeitet hat, um gegen mich zu kämpfen. Davis hat es nicht eilig, Ich werde mich also weiterhin auf einen wahren Krieger konzentrieren, der mit mir in den Ring steigt.

„Ich bleibe im Fitnessstudio. Boxen ist nicht nur das, was ich tue, Es ist ein Lebensstil für mich. Auch wenn ich mit meiner Karriere fertig bin, Ich werde immer noch ins Fitnessstudio gehen. Ich blase nie wirklich in die Luft und werde groß an Gewicht. Ich liebe was ich tue und bin sehr militant in meiner Denkweise.

„Niemand kann sich wirklich auf mich vorbereiten. Du kannst dich nicht so vorbereiten, wie du denkst, dass du es kannst. Ich weiß, dass Magsayo in seiner körperlichen und geistigen Bestform sein wird. Ich ziehe meinen Hut vor ihm, weil er bereit ist, es aufs Spiel zu setzen, um zu beweisen, dass er der Beste ist. Ich wünschte, andere Kämpfer würden das gleiche Risiko eingehen.

„Viele dieser anderen Jungs sind nicht bereit, mit mir einzuspringen, wegen meiner Fähigkeiten, die ich mitbringe. Schließlich, Wir haben einen anderen Kämpfer mit Herz, der bereit ist zu kämpfen. Ich möchte, dass er sein Bestes bringt, Also werden wir sehen, wer der Beste ist.“

MARK MAGSAYO

„Ich bin meinem gesamten Team sehr dankbar, dass es diesen Kampf ermöglicht hat. Ich trainiere jetzt seit dreieinhalb Monaten, also werde ich für diesen kampf gut vorbereitet sein.

"Ich glaube nicht, dass Gary, seit er Champion wurde, mit jemandem konfrontiert war, der die Fähigkeiten hat, die ich habe.". Ich gehe da rein, um ihm etwas zu zeigen, was er noch nie zuvor gesehen hat und wir werden sehen, wie er reagiert.
„Ich habe viel aus dem Kampf gegen Ceja gelernt. Das hat mir eine Lektion gegeben, wie man sich mitten im Kampf anpasst. Es wird mir gegen Russell helfen.

„Ich respektiere Gary Russell Jr., er ist ein großartiger Champion, aber ich gewinne diesen Kampf im Januar 22. Ich möchte den Leuten überall beweisen, dass ich das beste Federgewicht der Welt bin.

„Ich werde der Welt zeigen, dass ich der Beste in diesem Gewicht bin. Das ist der Kampf, den ich schon lange wollte. Ich habe geduldig auf meine Chance gewartet und bin bereit, mein Bestes zu geben.

"Ich hatte großartige Sparringspartner, die mich auf Russell vorbereiten und mir die gleichen Blicke zuwerfen, die er mir in der Kampfnacht zuwerfen wird.". Das ist mein erster WM-Kampf und ich werde alles geben.

„Ich versuche nicht, der nächste Manny Pacquiao zu sein, aber ich versuche, der Geschichte dieses Sports und für alle Filipinos meinen eigenen Stempel aufzudrücken. Ich bin hungrig, alles im Ring zu beweisen.

"Ich werde der stärkere Kämpfer gegen Russell sein". Wir haben jeden Tag mit Freddie Roach trainiert und an vielen verschiedenen Techniken gearbeitet, die wir in diesem Kampf verwenden werden.

„Ich weiß, dass er sein Talent in den Ring einbringen wird, Aber ich werde allen zeigen, dass ich einen großartigen Kampf liefern und Champion werden kann.“

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ÜBER RUSSELL VS. MAGSAYO
Russell vs. Magsayo wird den WBC-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Gary Russell Jr . sehen. verteidigen seinen WM-Titel gegen Top-Anwärter und WBC-Pflichtherausforderer Mark Magsayo als Headliner live auf SHOWTIME am Samstag, Januar 22 in einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event vom Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT und bietet einen 12-Runden-Rückkampf zwischen den superleichten Anwärtern Subriel Matías und Petros Ananyan im Co-Main Event, plus die knallharten Federgewichte Tugstsogt Nyambayar und Vic Pasillas, die sich im 10-Runden-Telecast-Opener abwehren.

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH THRILLING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER ISAAC “PITBULLCRUZ

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LOS ANGELES (Dezember 5, 2021) –Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis put his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentless Isaac „Pitbull“ Cruz to retain his WBA Lightweight World Title in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 at STAPLES Center live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View, in einem Fall von Premier Boxing Champions vorgestellt.

Scorecards lesen 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis.

The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others.

Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryant’s number “8” and “24” on each side. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring.

There was no feeling-out process in the first. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away.

“That’s my style. ‘Pitbull’ is always going to be on the attack,", Sagte Cruz. “I think we retained rhythm from the start to the end.”

Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis’ ribs.

The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth.

“He’s a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head,", Sagte Davis. “I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. Ich habe mir in der sechsten Runde die Hand verletzt. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. Er ist ein Krieger. Even though he didn’t win, a star was born tonight.”

“It was right around the fifth round I saw that his hand wasn’t working correctly,” Cruz observed.

Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell.

The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fight’s end.

Natürlich, Cruz believed he deserved the victory.

“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,"Er sagte.

Following a successful title defense, Davis said he’s ready for all comers.

“L.A., we did it for Kobe,", Sagte Davis. “At the beginning of the fight, he came on strong. I felt as the fight was going, he was breaking down. But I hurt my hand, so I wasn’t able to get him out of there.

“Whatever the best opportunity is for me, I’ll do it. All of them guys are easy work. I’m the top dog.”

Im Co-Main Event, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora moved closer to a world title shot with a 12-round unanimous decision over the previously-unbeaten Sergio García in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator.

Final scores read 118-110, 117-111 und 115-113.

Fundora established control quickly in the first, snapping Spain’s Garcia’s head back with a booming left. The two traded evenly through the early rounds. Garcia had his moments, including a sharp overhand right in the fifth that drew blood from Fundora’s nose.

The 23-year-old Fundora found his range in the sixth, pumping the jab and using his 6-foot-5 frame and 80-inch reach to keep Garcia at bay.

“I was using my distance a lot more. I wanted to display something different than what I’m used to,” said Fundora. “Height was definitely a difference in this fight.”

Garcia struggled to land during the second half of the bout, save for a couple moments in the 12th when the two combatants stood toe-to-toe.

“Maybe things could have been different if I had been more aggressive from the beginning,“, Sagte Garcia. “I shouldn’t have let myself get carried away by what he was doing.”

Fundora believes he’s ready for a world title shot.

“We just beat the No. 2 in der WBC, so we have No.1, and we have the champion,” said Fundora. “Whoever they give us next, we’re ready for.”

In a thrilling back and forth, Carlos Adames (21-1, 16 KOs) overcame a stiff challenge from former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 KOs) to win a 10-round majority decision in their WBC Middleweight World Title Eliminator.

Both combatants had their moments, but facing the toughest opponent of his career, the 27-year-old Adames shined. One judge scored the middleweight bout even at 95-95, while the other two scored it for Adames by scores of 96-94 und 97-93.

“This means a lot for me in my career and this is a big accomplishment winning against a fighter of his caliber,” said Adames, who was born in the Dominican Republic and fights out of Washington Heights in New York City.

I am aggressive and speedy by nature, so I came in ready to do my thing. He started slow, wanting to see what would happen, and simply had the wrong game plan. He got a bit tired as the fight went on, took a lot of hard shots from me and it was evident that I caused him a lot of damage.”

“I expect my opponent to fight the same style. It was nothing special for me, just a quality fight,", Sagte Derevyanchenko.

“He stayed southpaw, that was the difference in the fight. I don’t know what I’ll do next. I need a little bit of rest and then I will go back to the gym because I love boxing and I love the show.”

This gives me an opportunity to move on,” said Adames. “I dominate at both 154 und 160, so wherever they give me the opportunity to fight for a championship is where I’ll go.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, super featherweight contender Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 KOs) was in peak form, winning a wide 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga.

“I would like to thank the fans, SHOWTIME and the Montiel family for supporting me. Marriaga was a tough opponent, but I managed to dominate,” said Ramirez. “I had a varied fighting style and kept him on his toes the whole time.”

Marriaga (30-5, 26 KOs) was the aggressor throughout, particularly in the first round as he backed Ramirez up with combination punching. The latter found his range midway through the frame, utilizing an accurate jab. In the third, a right hook followed by an overhand left floored an off-balance Marriaga for a flash knockdown.
“We started out strong, but then things got progressively harder. Having said that, we are pleased with the work we put in today,” said Marriaga. “We should have been more savvy, but we tried our hardest in the face of a great opportunity that unfortunately we could not take advantage of.”

Ramirez dominated after scoring the knockdown, punishing Marriaga from then on with an assortment of shots to the head and body. Final punch stats had Ramirez landing 280 von 762 (36.7%) total punches to Marriaga’s 159 aus 689 (21.3%).

“Now I’m going to relax with my family and enjoy the holidays,” said Ramirez. “Then hopefully 2022 will come with a title shot for me.

Tonight’s blockbuster pay-per-view event will re-air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Dezember 11 bei 10 p.m. ET / PT. The delayed telecast of Davis vs. Cruz will open the telecast featuring WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire as he will defend his title against undefeated top contender and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood, und der weltbekannte Ringansager Jimmy Lennon Jr.. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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Top Heavyweight Luis Ortiz Battles Former World Champion Charles Martin Saturday, Januar 1 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida

Headlined by Top Heavyweight Luis Ortiz Battling Former World Champion Charles Martin In IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator Saturday, Januar 1 from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida

Featuring Rising Star Frank Sanchez Dueling Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron in Co-Main Event

Stacked Five-Fight Lineup Also Includes:
Jonnie Rice vs. Michael Coffie 2
Gerald Washington vs. Ali Eren Demirezen
Viktor Faust vs. Iago Kiladze

Live on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View at Special Price of $39.99
Tickets Go on Sale Monday, November 22 bei 10 a.m. UND

HOLLYWOOD, FL. (November 17, 2021) – The new year will kick off with a heavyweight bang, as five exciting heavyweight matchups take center stage on a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View on New Year’s Day live from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

The main event will see top heavyweight Luis “King Kong” Ortiz take on former world champion Charles Martin in a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator. Im Co-Main Event, unbeaten rising heavyweight star Frank “The Cuban Flash” Sanchez will square off against Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron in einer 10-Runden Anziehung.

Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt um 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will also see heavyweight contenders Jonnie Rice und Michael Coffie battle in a 10-round rematch, former title challenger Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington in a 10-round showdown against Turkish Olympian Ali Eren Demirezen und ungeschlagen Viktor Faust zugewandt Iago Kiladze in a 10-round attraction to open the pay-per-view.

“Heavyweight boxing is always must-see, and we’ll be kicking off the new year with nothing but titanic sluggers looking to impress in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View showdowns,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “This is a stacked lineup of fights available for fans at an affordable price of $39.99. Luis Ortiz and Charles Martin are both amongst the top of the heavyweight contender ladder and will be able to solidify their position for a world title shot with a win on January 1. One of the most active rising heavyweights, Frank Sanchez will return to action after a career-best victory in October for a tough duel against Carlos Negron. With five fights in all, New Year’s day will be non-stop action with gargantuan duels taking place live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.”

Karten für das Live-Event, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, go on sale Monday, November 22 bei 10 a.m. ET und kann bei gekauft werden Ticketmaster.com. Pre-sale tickets go on sale this Friday, November 19 bei 10 a.m. UND.

With exceptional power and sublime technical skills, Ortiz (32-2, 27 KOs) has been a fixture atop heavyweight rankings for years, with his only defeats coming in memorable contests against former longtime heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Born in Camaguey, Cuba and trained by longtime coach Herman Caicedo in Miami, Ortiz won three bouts between Wilder contests, defeating Travis Kauffman, Christian Hammer and Razvan Cojanu. Prior to that run, Ortiz picked up victories over the likes of Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson and Malik Scott to build up his heavyweight resume. Zuletzt, Ortiz blasted out Alexander Flores in the first round of their November 2020 ende.

I can’t wait to give my fans in South Florida a great show on New Year’s Day and earn another shot at the heavyweight title,” Said Ortiz. “Charles Martin is a good fighter, but he’s standing in my way. The only thing on my mind is getting in the ring and making a big statement in this fight to show again why I’m feared by the heavyweight division.

The 35-year-old Martin (28-2-1, 25 KOs) became heavyweight champion in January 2016 when he won by TKO against then unbeaten Vyacheslav Glazkov. After losing his title to Anthony Joshua, Martin has won five of his last six fights, with all of his wins coming inside the distance. Ursprünglich aus St. Louis, now living in Las Vegas and currently training in Southern California with Manny Robles, Martin bounced back from a narrow decision defeat to Adam Kownacki in 2018 to earn three-straight victories, including most recently knocking out Gerald Washington in February 2020.

Nobody wants to fight me and nobody wants to fight Ortiz, so we’ll fight each other,” sagte Martin. “I’m going to show the world on January 1 why I deserve a title shot. I’ve paid my dues and I want my belt back. Beating Ortiz is going to get me one step closer to that goal. In order to become two-time heavyweight champion, I have to get past Ortiz first, so that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”

An amateur standout from his native Cuba, Sánchez (19-0, 13 KOs) now trains in San Diego with top trainer Eddy Reynoso. The 29-year-old has stayed busy on his rise up the heavyweight rankings, scoring three victories in 2020 as he earned a unanimous decision over Joey Dawejko and stopped Brian Howard and Julian Fernandez. Sanchez most recently scored a career-best win in October, dropping previously unbeaten Efe Ajagba on his way to a unanimous decision victory.

I’m happy to be back so soon after beating Agjaba, but the work is only beginning,” Said Sanchez. “There’s much more to be done. I believe I will be the first heavyweight champion in Cuban history. Negron is a strong, dangerous opponent. I’ll have to be my best, but I’m confident that I will come out victorious. I believe in my team, and my team believes in me. We’ll start the New Year off getting to 20-0, remain busy and make a strong case for a world title by year’s end.

Die 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian Negron (25-3, 20 KOs) rides a five-fight winning streak into January 1, including four wins by stoppage. The 34-year-old bounced back from defeats to Dominic Breazeale and Brian Howard to put together his win streak, which includes a March 2020 knockout over previously unbeaten Robert Alfonso. Negron has fought professionally since 2009 and now lives in Miami where he trains alongside Luis Ortiz.

This is a great opportunity for me to get a win over a strong up-and-coming fighter and show everyone what I’m capable of,” said Negron. “I’m training hard and I’ve had great sparring in order to be ready for anything that Sanchez is going to bring. My experience and preparation are going to be the difference. I’m extremely motivated to give the fans a great fight and put myself in position to get a world title opportunity.

Born in South Carolina and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Reis (14-6-1, 10 KOs) will look to repeat a career-best performance in the rematch against Coffie, after he stopped the previously unbeaten fighter in the fifth-round in July. Rice won six of seven fights from 2018 durch 2019 before a pair of losses in 2020 against then unbeatens Efe Ajagba and Demsey McKean. In a pro career that dates back to 2014, the blemishes on Rice’s records have all come against previously unbeaten fighters.

In my last fight against Coffie, I went in there to prove myself and do what I had been training to do,” said Rice. “It was sink or swim, and I came out on top. Now I have to go out there on January 1 and show that it wasn’t a fluke. This is a great stage for me to display my talents and prove that I’m capable of big things. I’m looking to give the fans a great performance and I know that Coffie is doing the same. Don’t miss this fight.

Coffie (12-1, 9 KOs) hopes to bounce back from his first career defeat after dropping the first matchup against Rice in July. A Marine Corps veteran who picked up boxing after returning from overseas, Coffie quickly impressed in amateur tournaments enough to earn sparring assignments with Deontay Wilder and Adam Kownacki. He was born in the Bronx, but now trains in Orlando, Florida and broke through in 2020 with three dominating stoppage victories, including knockouts over previously unbeaten opponents Darmani Rock and Luis Pena.

I want to get it back and make it an actual fight this time against Jonny Rice,” said Coffie. "Letztes Mal, I was in a position where I faced some adversity, and I had to make a decision to go through with the fight. I know that I can fight through adversity, and on January 1, I will be ready for whatever way the fight goes. Im Januar 1, there will be a fight.

Washington (20-4-1, 13 KOs) is a six-foot-six heavyweight contender who was a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran. Born in San Jose, Kalifornien, Washington most recently lost a contest against former heavyweight champion Charles Martin in February 2020. Vor diesem Kampf, Washington had delivered a knockout of veteran contender Robert Helenius in July 2019. Washington was unbeaten in his first 19 pro fights before dropping his world title challenge to Deontay Wilder in February 2017.

I’m looking forward to stepping back in the ring on January 1,” sagte, Washington. “I’m ready to go to work and get myself back in position for some big time fights. Meine Erfahrung wird sich der Unterschied in diesem Kampf sein. It’s going to be a great night of heavyweight action!”

A 2016 Olympian for Turkey, Demirezen (14-1, 11 KOs) has fought out of Hamburg, Germany in the professional ranks since turning pro in late 2016. The 31-year-old won his first 11 Profi Kämpfe, including a second round stoppage of Rad Rashid to capture a European heavyweight title in 2018. Demirezen made his only other U.S. starten in 2019, when he became the first person to go the distance against Efe Ajagba, losing by decision. Since that defeat, Demirezen has scored three-straight victories, most recently stopping Nikola Milacic in March.

“I learned a lot from my loss to Ajagba and I’m looking forward to getting another chance to box in the U.S.,” said Demirezen. “I’m still angry about the Ajagba fight, because I know that I could have won. I want to show now that I belong on this stage. I’m proud to be in this position to show what I can do and I’m going to make the most of the opportunity.”

The 29-year-old Faust (8-0, 6 KOs) turned pro in February 2020 after an extensive amateur career fighting out of his native Svitlovodsk, Ukraine. Faust knocked out his first four opponents, before winning dominant six and eight round decisions. After a first round knockout over previously unbeaten Jacek Piatek in May, Faust made his U.S. debut in October, dropping Mike Marshall twice on his way to a third-round TKO victory.

“I’m really excited to be back fighting in the U.S. again on January 1,” said Faust. “I’ve been welcomed warmly and fighting stateside already feels like my living room. I love the atmosphere. This is a great chance to show myself on this pay-per-view show against a very high-quality opponent. I won’t disappoint fans when I step into the ring.”

Kiladze (27-5-1, 19 KOs) returned to the win column in September, with a knockout victory over Mathew McKinney. Since he began fighting stateside full time in 2017, Kiladze’s losses have come against top heavyweights Adam Kownacki, Michael Hunter, Efe Ajagba and Joe Joyce, who sported a combined 45-1 record heading into their matchups against Kiladze. Originally from Georgia and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiladze owns a 2019 draw against then unbeaten Robert Alfonso and won six straight fights between 2014 und 2018.

“I’ll be ready on fight night and I’ll be focused,” said Kiladze. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and training hard to put on a good performance and leave the ring with a victory.”

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Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz – Sonntag, Dezember 5

Unbeaten Five-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz on Sunday, Dezember 5 auf SHOWTIME PPV®

Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at

STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta "Panzer" Davis will defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz am Sonntag, Dezember 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Kreuz, Kein Platz. 2 in der IBF, steps in to replace Rolando Romero.

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werdenAXS.com.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle the hardnosed Cruz, who has rightly earned the nickname “Pitbull’’ during his professional career.

“This is going to be a tremendous fight on SHOWTIME PPV,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Jedoch, Gervonta Davis is a generational talent who’s only getting better. This fight is going to end in spectacular fashion on December 5.”

“Kudos to Isaac Cruz for stepping in as a replacement opponent in a high-pressure, pay per view fight against one of the brightest stars in boxing in Gervonta Davis,’’ said Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Cruz presents a different, and some would argue a more difficult challenge to Tank Davis. Cruz won’t back down and he’ll bring the fight to Davis from the opening bell. We’ve all seen Gervonta’s blend of superb boxing skills and explosive power, and we know what he’s capable of. It will be the irresistible force versus the immovable object, which means fireworks at STAPLES Center and on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5.’’

Davis (25-0, 24 KOs), star of the Mayweather Promotions stable, added another highlight filled performance in June, as he stopped previously unbeaten Mario Barrios to capture a 140-pound title and become a three-division world champion. The Baltimore-native captured his lightweight championship with a 12th-round knockout of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019.

“I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the fight, but everyone knows what I do,", Sagte Davis. “I come in looking for the knockout and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this fight. I’m back in Los Angeles where the stars shine and I’m going to light it up against Isaac Cruz at STAPLES Center on December 5.’’

Der 23-jährige Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KOs) will be looking to rough up Davis and make him work overtime if he wants to come away with the win. A native of Mexico City, Cruz schoss in der Leichtgewichts-Rangliste nach oben 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz folgte dem nach 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March, and most recently defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. Since making his U.S. Debüt im Dezember 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his next four ring appearances, appearing on SHOWTIME three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“First I want to thank Gervonta Davis and his team for this opportunity – an opportunity I won’t let get past me,’’ Cruz said. “God willing I’ll be world champion on December 5. This fight is a very big motivation for me as a professional and as a personal goal. I’m sure after December 5 everyone in boxing will know the name Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.’’

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WBC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NONITO DONAIRE TAKES ON UNDEFEATED TOP CONTENDER REYMART GABALLO SATURDAY, Dezember 11 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.

CARSON, CALIF. (November 2, 2021) – WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire will defend his title against undefeated Interim WBC Bantamweight Champion and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 11 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson, Calif. Tickets for the live event go on sale November 2 bei 12 p.m. PT und kann erworben werden AXS.com. # # #

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UNBEATEN TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVÍDEZ TO FACE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER KYRONE DAVIS

Davis Replaces Former Champion Jose Uzcátegui in Main Event

PHOENIX(Oktober 28, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world championDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezwill make his homecoming return to Phoenix against 168-pound contenderKyrone Davis in a 10-round match that headlines live on SHOWTIME Saturday, November 13 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center.

Benavídez was originally scheduled to face former world champion Jose Uzcáteguiwho was forced to withdraw due to a failed pre-fight drug test.

Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature the much-awaited return of longtime contenderJosé Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torres in the 10-round super welterweight co-main event

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase throughTicketmaster.com.

Still just 24-years-old, Benavídez (24-0, 21 KOs) enters this fight having knocked out his last four opponents, including a September 2019 knockout of two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell. Benavídez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. In 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 Jahre alt. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz., and returning to fight there for the first time since 2015 November 13, Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 durch 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first title opportunity.

A native of Monmouth, N.J., Davis(16-2-1, 6 KO) most recently won an exciting September clash against Martez McGregor, triumphing by decision after eight action-packed rounds. Davis had previously been impressive against the toughest test of his career, as he fought two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell to a split-draw in February. It was the 26-year-old’s debut at super middleweight, after beginning his career at middleweight. Davis had won five of his six previous outings heading into the Dirrell clash. He is trained by renowned coach Stephen Edwards in Philadelphia, alongside former unified world champion Julian Wiliams.

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DAVID BENAVÍDEZ AND JOSÉ BENAVIDEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Unbeaten Two-Time World Champion David Benavídez and Longtime Contender José Benavídez Preview Respective Showdowns Taking Place Saturday, November 13 Live auf Showtime® von Footprint Center in Phoenix in a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Oktober 26, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez und sein älterer Bruder, longtime contender José Benavídez, previewed their respective showdowns before they enter in the ring in their hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. am Samstag, November 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center.

David will battle former champion José Uzcátegui in a super middleweight title eliminator bout that headlines the event, while José faces Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres im 10-Runden-Co-Main Event. The Benavídez brothers have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans in long-awaited homecoming bouts November 13, which will mark their first time entering the ring in Phoenix since 2015.

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the Benavídez brothers, plus their father and trainer Jose Benavídez Sr., had to say from training camp in North Hollywood, Kalifornien:

DAVID BENAVÍDEZ

“Everything has been amazing in camp. We’re sparring 12-13 rounds and running six or seven miles a day. I’ve worked very hard and I can’t wait to put on a show November 13.

“Uzcátegui is a tough competitor and he was a former world champion, so I have to give him that respect. There are big fights on the horizon for me, so I have to prepare accordingly for Uzcátegui.

“I feel like I’m the better fighter. I have the better skills, more power, more speed and I’m hungrier too. It’s going to be a great night for my team. I feel like I’m going to go in there and get the knockout victory.

“A lot of people in Phoenix are excited for this one. I’m excited to go back. The timing is perfect. Für mich, this is the biggest fight of my career. I’m ready for anything that comes my way November 13.

“We’re just focused on Uzcátegui, but of course there are bigger fights for me in the future. If I win this fight, I’m in the number one spot for whoever wins between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant.

“Facing Canelo would be a huge fight in the super middleweight division, but I have to go out there on November 13 and get this victory first.

“Right now, with the level I’m at, the fighters that I’m seeking to fight are champions and former champions. Whether it’s Canelo, Plant or Jermall Charlo, I feel like we’re all going to end up facing each other at some point.

“Canelo vs. Plant is a great fight for the division. It’s a fight where both guys have a lot to prove. Those kinds of fights tend to bring the best out of everybody. There’s a lot of pressure and a lot of glory on the line, so I feel like they’re going to be the best they’ve ever been. I’m going to be ready for the winner next.

“I’ve been a pro for eight years already. I just want the biggest fights out there. This is the level I’ve been working to get to for a long time, and we’re finally here at this moment. I want to fight the best of the best and prove myself. I want to show that I’m the best super middleweight in the world.

“Uzcátegui is strong and he has a will to win, but I just believe that I have the better skill set. These are the types of fighters that I need to test myself against. It’s definitely going to be a war, but I’m going to come out on top.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ

“It feels great to be on this card with my brother, and to be making my comeback in my hometown. There’s going to be a lot of support for me. It’s a great feeling and I’m looking forward to giving my fans a great outcome.

“I had to take a break, but now I have a different kind of mindset. I just want to keep fighting, training and staying ready. I want to get to the top of the super welterweight division.

“The delay has just given me more time to train, more time to get stronger and more time to get ready. I’ve just been making the most of it.

“I’m going to be an animal on fight night. I’m coming for everything. Ich bin hungrig. I’ve been out of the ring for years, so I need to make a statement. That’s what I’m looking to do November 13.

“We have a great team here. We all came from nothing and we all started this journey at the same time. We learned day by day and that’s what makes our bond strong. Without my team, I wouldn’t be boxing.

“I have a lot of friends, family and fans who are coming out for my return. That’s really what’s motivating me. I’m happy that people still want to see me in the ring.

„Ich weiß nicht, zu viel über meinen Gegner, and I honestly don’t care, because I’m taking him down. No matter who they put in front of me, good luck to them.

“After my fight, which I’m going to end early, I’m going to be ready to walk out with my brother and support him for his fight.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time with my wife and my two daughters during this time off because there were so many things I wasn’t able to be around for earlier in my career. It’s been amazing but I’m excited to be back. I still have a lot to prove.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ SR., David and José’s Father and Trainer

“David is looking very strong right now. With every fight he gets stronger and stronger and matures more and more. He’s just getting his man strength, so I think everyone is going to see something spectacular November 13.

“Words can’t even describe how it feels to be coming back to Phoenix training my two sons for this big show. It’s something I’ve only dreamed of. Now it’s happening, and we’re super excited.

“I always have to continue adjusting and growing as a trainer. I have to understand that these are grown men now. I had to stop thinking of them as my little kids. I’m always trying to learn more so that I can support their careers as best I can.

“I’m super proud of Jose for getting to this point after his injury. Everything he does now is just extra, it’s up to him to stay focused and work hard. He’s very strong both physically and mentally and that’s why I never gave up on him.

“We’ve been dedicating ourselves and sacrificing every day so that we can give our people in Phoenix a really good show. They’re going to get an exciting night and I can’t wait.”

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ROLANDO ROMERO LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

“I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, Ich bin hier, um zu kämpfen," – Davis

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out!" – Romero

Five-Time World Champion Davis To Defend WBA Lightweight Title Against Unbeaten Contender Romero Sunday, Dezember 5 auf SHOWTIME PPV®From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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LOS ANGELES (Oktober 21, 2021) – Five-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis und knallharte, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando „Rolly“ Romero went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their showdown for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Championship headlining live on SHOWTIME PPV Sunday, Dezember 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle his outspoken lightweight foe Romero, as the 26-year-old power-punchers put their unbeaten records on the line. The event will mark Davis’ return to Southern California after he knocked out Hugo Ruiz in the first round in front of a sold-out crowd in February 2019.

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden AXS.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from City View Terrace at STAPLES Center:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m thankful to be here to give the fans another great fight. Dies ist, was wir tun,. ‘Rolly’ is just here to talk. He’s trying to talk his way into winning, but he’s scared. Ich komme, um zu kämpfen.

“They only talk about his power, aber das ist Boxen. His skills are not up to par with mine. He can’t even talk about power, because everyone knows I’m bringing it. You can shoot bullets, but how are you going to defend yourself when the bullets are shot back?

“He’s been talking for a long time. He’s trying to sell a fight, but I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, Ich bin hier, um zu kämpfen. I don’t take this personally. Zu mir, this isn’t beef, this is business.

“I was on a mission when I fought Jose Pedraza for the title. I didn’t do the trash talking. I went in there and proved that I’m a top guy. This guy is just here to talk. I’m going to do the talking in the ring on December 5.

“His trainer isn’t working on anything but power. They aren’t working on any skills. He hasn’t fought anybody like me and he’s going to see the difference.

“I’ve never once turned down any fight. I’m not scared of anybody. I’m going to fight everybody. I’ll fight a heavyweight. This is nothing to me. I’ve survived a lot of stuff.

“He’s supposed to come here and sell the fight. I’m supposed to win. I’d rather punish him for 12 rounds than knock him out quick. Part of me wants to humble him, but the most important thing to do is just go out there and get the job done.

“This fight is for the fans. The fans are winning December 5. Make sure you come out and support. I’m thankful to be in this position. It’s all about my team and those people who have put me in a great position.”

ROLANDO ROMERO

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out. I hope you hear that.

“I’ve been calling ‘Tank’ out since 2017. We were supposed to spar in 2018 and he didn’t show up to the gym. He did that twice because he knew he was getting beat. Dezember 5, you’re getting knocked out.

“This is just who I am. This is how I was born. I came into this sport at 17-years-old and I’ve made the most out of what I’ve done. Everybody come watch me knock him out on December 5.

“He’s got such a big head, it’s going to be hard to miss it. He gets touched up by every opponent he faces. Leo Santa Cruz was beating him up and Barrios was getting to him too.

“He wants to run out of the ring whenever he gets hit. It happens in sparring and in the amateurs. I was the one who had to force this fight, because I’ve seen for years that he’s a chump. He’s made a career out of beating up 126-pounders.

“He doesn’t know half the stuff that I’ve seen and been through. I’m here to knock him out in the ring. He’s arrogant and tries to act like he’s tough, but I’m knocking him out.

“Manny Pacquiao has an awkward style too, and look at everything he’s accomplished. Just because I fight differently, does that mean I don’t have skills? I have my own skills and they’ve gotten me this far.

“I’m not going into the ring angry, I’m just focused.”

FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Präsident von Mayweather Promotions

“These are two great fighters. And when I say great, I mean that every time they go out there, they produce. ‘Tank’ is a young kid from Baltimore who had a dream. He’s been through a lot. He fought his way to the top. You have to commend him for that. Egal, was jemand sagt,, he earned his stripes.

“I believe ‘Tank’ is one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ says he wants to fight the best. Come December 5, it’s going to be a hell of a fight.

“’Rolly’ is tough. He’ll fight anybody and that eagerness makes this an intriguing matchup. ‘Rolly’ just wants to prove he’s the best. He’s also a hell of a puncher. Every time we presented an opponent to him, he’s accepted every one of them.

“’Tank’ is doing record-breaking numbers. I always told him it would come in due time. I told him that the same way I sell out arenas, you’re going to do the same thing one day. He had patience and that’s what we’re doing.

“These guys are the future of boxing. I don’t see this fight going the distance. Two undefeated knockout artists. Zwei Meister. Dezember 5, I’ll see everyone there.”

CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“I hope you keep up this talking ‘Rolly.’ We’ll see who’s still going to be talking at the end of the night on December 5.

“Romero has an awkward style, but the beauty of having two coaches with ‘Tank,’ is that there’s nothing we aren’t ready for.

“Having Barry Hunter be a part of the camp has helped calm ‘Tank’ down in many ways. I think everyone will see the beauty of us working together in this fight.

“I don’t train ‘Tank’ for knockouts. I train him to go the distance. He can get you from round 1 bis 12. So you better stay sharp.”

BARRY HUNTER, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“Everyone knows what we’re coming to do. I have mad respect for the other side. Bring your A-game, because we’re definitely going to bring ours.

“We’re born for stuff like this right here. Like everyone said, there’s no way this fight goes the distance.

“Everybody is working hard to be at their best, because we don’t want any excuses after it’s over with. I have faith in Gervonta. I know what he’s going to do.”

BULLET CROMWELL, Romero’s Trainer

“I know what everybody is saying about who the champ is coming into this, but the champ wasn’t born a champ, he had to rise too. Just like a young lion, ‘Rolly’ is ready to rise.

“I’m an L.A. Kerl. When we come back here, we’re fighting for a legacy. It’s not just a belt and money.

“I told ‘Rolly’ that Gervonta Davis is standing in the way of changing your family and your legacy. We got a job to do.

“I don’t care about pure boxing or any style. I took karate, street-fighting and boxing, and I put it all together. Combined with a puncher with ‘Rolly’s’ power, and with his grind and grit, it’s a perfect match.

“I have a lot of respect for ‘Tank’ and his team. Er ist ein großer Kämpfer, but Rolly is next up. He’s going to be the new WBA champion on December 5.”

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions

“We’re excited to bring this huge event to Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Dezember 5. This is a tremendous matchup and the fans should be excited. There’s a lot of buzz already and tickets are going fast.

“These fighters truly despise each other. It’s rare you see that in boxing. In 2019, me and Floyd were at the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia and we were talking and all of a sudden Davis and Romero were ready to go at it at ringside. Floyd told them that they could do it in the ring, and now here we are.

“’Tank’ is without a doubt the most exciting fighter in the world. He’s also one of the biggest attractions and one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ has let it be known that he’s been ‘trolling’ ‘Tank’ and I’m sure on December 5, ‘Tank’ will be doing whatever he can to shut ‘Rolly’ up.

“’Rolly’ is a very explosive fighter and anytime he steps into the ring, he’s looking to get his opponent out of there. He never lacks confidence and he’s confident that on December 5 he’s getting the job done.

“With two tremendous power punchers like this, there’s no way this fight doesn’t end in a knockout. Tune in December 5 and expect someone to get knocked out.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President of SHOWTIME Sports

“For SHOWTIME Sports, 2021 has been one of the strongest years on record. We have delivered a total of 42 Geschehen, half of which ended in knockouts. Im Dezember 5, I expect this won’t go the distance, entweder, with these two hard hitters.

“Week after week, year after year, SHOWTIME continues to be the standard of this sport. No one in combat sports is putting on better, or more meaningful fights than us.

“As we enter Gervonta’s 11th fight with SHOWTIME, he has never been down, and he has continued to shine. When other fighters are talking, ‘Tank’ is fighting and selling out arenas.

“’Rolly’ has also never been downed as a pro. He is a hard hitter and is one of the best talents in boxing, and he will be the first to tell you.”

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. ROMERO
Davis vs. Romero will see five-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando „Rolly“ Romero live on SHOWTIME PPVon Sunday, Dezember 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden AXS.com.

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