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KEITH “ONE TIME” THURMAN MAKES STATEMENT WITH DECISION WIN OVER MARIO “EL AZTECA” BARRIOS

Leo Santa Cruz Dominates Keenan Carbajal in Pay-Per-View Co-feature, Jesus Ramos Delivers KO Win, Plus Luis Nery Outpoints Carlos Castro In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action & Luke Santamaria & Omar Juarez Victorious in PBC on FOX Action
 
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LAS VEGAS (Fevereiro 5, 2022) -Former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time” Thurmanestá de volta.
 
Thurman proved he is still an elite welterweight, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over former super lightweight world championMario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.


“This was a comeback fight after two and a half years away,” said Clearwater, Florida’s Thurman. “I wish I had my best performance, but I did the best I could under the circumstances. “I grade this performance a C+ or B- for myself.”
 
In his first fight in over 30 meses, the 33-year-old Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) displayed the attributes that led him to the top of the 147-pound division. Thurman got off to a strong start and never relinquished control, at times punishing Barrios with hard shots.
 
Bairros (26-2, 17 KOs) had his moments in his welterweight debut, particularly in the eighth when a left hook to the body caused Thurman to back up. The 26-year-old slugger from San Antonio, Texas also showed grit, gamely fighting back despite Thurman’s heavy artillery.
 
Tonight I showed the Mexican warrior in me. I take my hat off to Keith Thurman, he’s a warrior as well. We gave the fans a great fight,” said Barrios.


mesmo assim, it wasn’t enough to overcome what was a fine performance from the relentless Thurman.
 
“We rocked him. We weren’t able to put him down and out, but we had a great performance and a great fight,” said Thurman.
 
“I want the belts. I want the champions. I want to be back on top, so whoever is willing to send Keith Thurman the contract, let’s go!"
 
In the super featherweight co-main event, four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz delivered another vintage performance, overcoming adversity to win a wide 10-round unanimous decision overKeenan “Bedo” Carbajal.
 
“I went good rounds. If I had gone in there and finished him fast, I wouldn’t have gotten the experience I needed,” said the 33-year-old Santa Cruz. “I felt the long layoff a little bit, but I did my best and hopefully the fans loved it and want to see me again.”


Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 KOs) suffered a cut underneath his left eye and one along his right eyelid both from accidental headbutts.
 
Undaunted, “El Terremoto” dominated the action, hurting Carbajal (23-3-1, 15 KOs) several times on his way to winning every round on all three scorecards (100-90).
 
“We’re going to go back to the gym, get better and work on what we did wrong,” Santa Cruz said. “We want to unify and defend our title. We want all the champions at 126 libras. "
 
Pay-per-view action also saw rising super welterweight sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos (18-0, 15 KOs) deliver a spectacular performance in the biggest fight of his career. The 20-year-old Ramos remained undefeated by knocking out dangerous veteranVladimir Hernandez (13-5, 6 KOs) em 2:21 of the sixth round.
 
“I was boxing him smartly and I wasn’t really looking for the knockout,” said Ramos. “Ele é duro, durable guy. I broke him down round by round, landing a clean shot that hurt him, so I got the job done.
 
The end came swiftly in the sixth when a Ramos overhand left caused Hernandez to lose control of his legs. Ramos proceeded to batter him to the head and body until referee Mike Ortega mercifully stepped in.
 
“We want to build our resume, like Floyd Mayweather did,” said Ramos. “He had Gatti, Corrales, Castillo and all the guys. That’s something you can’t take away from him and that’s what I want to do. I want to earn my reputation. I’m not here to have Instagram followers. I’m here to make a statement in boxing.”
 
In the pay-per-view opener, former two-division world championLuis “Pantera” Nery desistiuCarlos Castro in the first round on his way to a 10-round split decision win in a tactical battle between super bantamweights.
 
“My experience was definitely a factor,”Disse Nery. “I have three world title fights under my belt and have faced tougher opponents than he has. It showed tonight.”
 
The action heated up in the first when southpaw Nery connected with a straight left that deposited Castro on the seat of his trunks. The Phoenix, Arizona native managed to rise and survive the frame.
 
The bout turned into a chess match in the middle rounds as both Castro (27-1, 12 KOs) and Mexico’s Nery (32-1, 24 KOs) had their moments. No final, Nery’s defense and accuracy proved to be the difference as he won 96-93 e 95-94 em duas cartas, while a third judge scored it for Castro, 95-94.
 
“I wanted to show everyone that I’m not just about haymakers,”Disse Nery. “If I wanna brawl and be tactical, I can do that too.
 
“I knew I could knock him out, but I wanted to win proving I could box too. I would counter-punch and attack the way I wanted to.”
 
Preceding the pay-per-view, the PBC on FOX main event sawLuke Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 KOs) overcome a stiff challenge fromAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 KOs) to win a 10-round unanimous decision in their welterweight encounter. Following a slow start, Santamaria found his footing, often switching from orthodox to southpaw and having success from both stances. Ramos was game throughout, but all three judges saw Santamaria winning clearly by scores of 98-92, 96-94 e 96-94.
 
In the co-main event on FOX, super lightweight contenderOmar “El Relámpago” Juárez (13-1, 5 KOs) won a hard-fought 10-round split decision over Ryan “Cowboy” Karl. Juarez controlled the early action, surviving a mid-fight surge from Karl (19-4, 12 KOs) to walk away with the victory. One judge scored the action 95-94 for Karl while the other two judges had Juarez winning by scores of 96-93 e 95-94.
 
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS
Thurman vs. Barrios saw former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring against former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlined a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Fevereiro 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
 
Na co-metragem, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz battled Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while rising unbeaten Jesus “Mono” Ramos dueled Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown. The pay-per-view telecast began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battling unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel.
 
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Jesús “Mono’’ Ramos Clashes With Vladimir Hernández on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Fevereiro 5 From Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Josesito Lopez Injured in Training, Forced to Withdraw Against Abel Ramos on PPV Undercard

FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Headlined By Showdown Between Former Champions Keith Thurman & Mario Barrios

LAS VEGAS (Janeiro 31, 2022) – Rising unbeaten star Jesús “Mono” Ramos will take on super welterweight contender Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown on the undercard of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Fevereiro 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay.

Josesito Lopez was injured in training and forced to withdraw from his bout against Abel Ramos in a pay-per-view attraction. Jesús Ramos vs. Hernandez replaces the Abel Ramos vs. Josesito Lopez bout on the pay-per-view lineup.

The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman battling former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios, and also features four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz assumindo Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal no co-main event. Mais, two-division champion Luis Nery will battle unbeaten Carlos Castro in the 10-round pay-per-view opener.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela TGB Promoções, are on sale now and are available at axs.com.

Ramos (17-0, 14 KOs), the nephew of welterweight contender Abel Ramos, has paved his way to stardom with highlight-reel KOs, but has shown his ability to outbox opponents in his last two fights. After winning a unanimous decision over Javier Molina in May 2021, Ramos most recently dominated Brian Mendoza en route to another unanimous decision in September on FOX. Prior to those fights, the 20-year-old southpaw had scored five-straight knockout victories.

The 32-year-old Hernandez (13-4, 6 KOs) has revitalized his career during his current three-fight winning streak, most recently earning a split-decision over former unified champion Julian Williams in an October 2021 action fight. Hernandez’s previous outing had seen him upset longtime contender Alfredo Angulo in August 2020, with a July 2020 decision over Aaron Coley kicking off the run. Originally from Durango, México, Hernandez now fights out of Stockton, California as he looks to spring another upset on February 5.

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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS
Thurman vs. Barrios will see former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring to take on former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Fevereiro 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Na co-metragem, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz will battle Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battles unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos dueling Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown.

Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Além, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 em rádios por satélite e no aplicativo SiriusXM.

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GARY RUSSELL JR. VS. MARK MAGSAYO VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

“He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target,” – Russell

“I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world,” – Magsayo

WBC Featherweight World Champion Russell To Defend Title Against Top Contender Magsayo Live On SHOWTIME®
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From Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Janeiro 11, 2022 - WBC Pena Campeão do Mundo Gary Russell Jr.. and top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo previewed their world title showdown during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Janeiro 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

O SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® transmissão começa às 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see super lightweight contenders Subriel Matías e Petros Ananyan meet for a rematch in the 12-round co-main event, while hard-hitting featherweight Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar e Vic Pasillas square off in the 10-round telecast opener.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela TGB Promoções, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com.

Russell, who owns the longest reign of any current male champion and has held his 126-pound belt since 2015, will look to make his sixth consecutive successful title defense on January 22, when he takes on the Filipino power-puncher Magsayo, who is trained by Freddie Roach and comes in off of a Knockout of the Year contender over former champion Julio Ceja last August.

Aqui está o que os lutadores tinham a dizer terça-feira:

GARY RUSSELL JR.

“I use everything going on with me outside of the ring as fuel. It’s been very difficult dealing with the passing of my brother and my dad’s health issues. I tell people all the time that life is like boxing. You have to keep your chin down and hands up. I’m grateful that I’m mentally strong when it comes to stuff like this. This is what champions do, we overcome adversity.

“I’ve been willing to compete against whoever, whenever and wherever. But I can’t force these guys to get in the ring and fight me. I just have to prepare to the best of my ability. I need a dance partner.

“I see him as a good even-handed puncher, maybe he leans a little more to the right hand. He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target.

“We’re grinding in training camp. Não importa o que, we’re not going to make any excuses or complaints.

“If I’m going to move up in weight, I want to fight the champion. I’m not planning to move up in weight just to stand in line. I’m fighting Magsayo because he moved up the rankings and earned this spot. Everyone who I’ve competed against has been the next best guy under the champion.

“I don’t have any concerns with Magsayo’s power. You very seldom see me have to come back on the scorecards. Magsayo had to come back in his last fight because he was losing on the cards. That shows some holes in his armor.

“I never overlook anybody. Of course I want the Gervonta Davis fight. But I’m focused on Magsayo. He’s the one who worked his way into this position to fight me. Davis is in no rush, so I’m going to remain focused on a true warrior who’s getting into the ring with me.

“I stay in the gym. Boxing is not just what I do, it’s a lifestyle for me. Even when I’m over and done with my career, I’m still going to be in the gym. I never really blow up and get big in weight. I love what I do and I’m very militant in my mindset.

“No one can really prepare for me. You can’t prepare like you think you can. I know Magsayo will be at his physical and mental best. eu tiro meu chapéu para ele, because he’s willing to put it on the line to prove he’s the best. I wish other fighters would take that same risk.

“A lot of these other guys aren’t willing to step in there with me because of the skillset that I bring. Finalmente, we have another fighter with some heart who’s willing to fight. I want him to bring his best, so we’ll see whose best is best.”

MARK MAGSAYO

“I’m very thankful to my whole team for making this fight happen. I’ve been training for three and a half months now, so I’m going to be well prepared for this fight.

“I don’t think Gary has faced anyone since he became champion that has the skills that I have. I’m going to go in there to show him something he’s never seen before and we’ll see how he reacts.
“I learned a lot from the Ceja fight. That gave me a lesson on how to adjust in the middle of a fight. It’s going to help me against Russell.

“I respect Gary Russell Jr., he’s a great champion, but I’m winning this fight on January 22. I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world.

“I’m going to show the world that I’m the best at this weight. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a long time. I’ve been waiting patiently for my chance and I’m ready to do my best.

“I’ve had great sparring partners to prepare me for Russell and give me the same looks that he’ll give me on fight night. This is my first world title fight and I’m going to give it my all.

“I’m not trying to be the next Manny Pacquiao, but I’m trying to put my own mark on the history of this sport and for all Filipinos. I’m hungry to prove it all in the ring.

“I’m going to be the stronger fighter against Russell. We trained every day with Freddie Roach and we’ve worked on a lot of different techniques we’ll use in this fight.

“I know he’s going to bring his talent into the ring, but I’m going to show everybody that I can deliver a great fight and become champion.”

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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. MAGSAYO
Russell vs. Magsayo will see WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defend his world title against top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Janeiro 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

O SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader começa em 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features a 12-round rematch between super lightweight contenders Subriel Matías and Petros Ananyan in the co-main event, plus hard-hitting featherweights Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Vic Pasillas squaring-off in the 10-round telecast opener.

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS PERMANECE INDEFICADO COM EMOCIONANTE DECISÃO UNÂNIMA SOBRE ISAAC “PITBULL” CRUZ

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LOS ANGELES (Dezembro 5, 2021) - Superstar do boxe e pentacampeão mundial Gervonta “Tank” Davis colocar suas habilidades de boxe em exibição, vencendo uma decisão unânime de 12 rodadas empolgantes sobre os implacáveis Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz para reter seu título mundial de peso leve WBA na frente de um craque de estrelas, multidão esgotada de 15,850 no STAPLES Center ao vivo no SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View, em um evento apresentado pela Premier Boxing Champions.

scorecards ler 116-112 e duas dezenas de 115-113, tudo por Davis.

A atmosfera na arena estava eletrizante, com dezenas de estrelas atuais e ex-estrelas da NBA presentes, incluindo Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett e Paul Pierce entre outros.

Acompanhado pelo rapper superstar Lil Durk, Davis entrou no ringue em Laker roxo e dourado; borlas ao longo de seus troncos com o número do falecido Kobe Bryant "8" e "24" em cada lado. Cruz celebrou sua herança mexicana com uma banda mariachi atrás dele enquanto caminhava em direção ao ringue.

Não houve nenhum processo de sondagem no primeiro. Cruz atacou o atual campeão, prendendo-o contra as cordas e gemendo.

“Esse é o meu estilo. ‘Pitbull’ sempre estará no ataque,", Disse Cruz. “Acho que mantivemos o ritmo do início ao fim.”

Davis encontrou seu ritmo no segundo e terceiro, circulando o ringue e levando Cruz para os tiros. No quarto, Cruz concentrou seu ataque no corpo, batendo nas costelas de Davis.

O nativo de Baltimore, de 27 anos, ligou a energia no quarto, alternando entre o gancho de direita e cruz de esquerda atrás de sua postura canhoto. Mais golpes de punição vieram de Davis durante o quinto.

“Ele é um lutador mais baixo, então eu estava jogando no topo de sua cabeça,"Disse Davis. "Eu bati nele com meu dedo e baguncei tudo. Eu machuquei minha mão na sexta rodada. Não importa se o oponente é mais alto ou mais baixo, Eu tenho que passar por isso. Ele é um guerreiro. Mesmo que ele não tenha ganhado, uma estrela nasceu esta noite. ”

“Foi por volta da quinta rodada que vi que sua mão não estava funcionando corretamente,”Cruz observou.

Davis encaixotou lindamente nas rodadas intermediárias, disparando tiros rápidos e girando para longe do fogo de retorno. Um gancho de direita na oitava atingiu Cruz brevemente e trouxe o público a seus pés. Mas apenas quando parecia que a luta estava escapando, Cruz combateu fogo com fogo, pousando um uppercut flush segundos antes do sino.

O mexicano de 23 anos acelerou o ritmo nas últimas rodadas, mantendo Davis na ponta dos pés e batendo forte. Davis se segurou, lutando de forma equilibrada até o fim da luta.

Naturalmente, Cruz acreditava que merecia a vitória.

"Viva México. não tenho nada a dizer, os fãs estão falando sobre quem ganhou essa luta,"Ele disse.

Após uma defesa de título bem-sucedida, Davis disse que está pronto para todos os visitantes.

“L.A., nós fizemos isso por Kobe,"Disse Davis. “No começo da luta, ele veio forte. Eu senti como a luta estava indo, ele estava quebrando. Mas eu machuquei minha mão, então eu não fui capaz de tirá-lo de lá.

“Qualquer que seja a melhor oportunidade para mim, Eu vou fazer isso. Todos eles são trabalhos fáceis. Eu sou o chefe. ”

No co-main event, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora chegou mais perto de uma chance pelo título mundial com uma decisão unânime de 12 rodadas sobre o invicto Sergio Garcia em um eliminador de título WBC Super Welterweight.

Pontuações finais lidas 118-110, 117-111 e 115-113.

Fundora estabeleceu o controle rapidamente no primeiro, jogando a cabeça de Garcia da Espanha para trás com uma esquerda forte. Os dois negociaram uniformemente nas primeiras rodadas. Garcia teve seus momentos, incluindo um golpe direto à direita na quinta que tirou sangue do nariz de Fundora.

Fundora, de 23 anos, encontrou seu alcance no sexto, bombeando o jab e usando seu quadro de 1,8 m e alcance de 80 polegadas para manter Garcia longe.

“Eu estava usando muito mais minha distância. Eu queria mostrar algo diferente do que estou acostumado,”Disse Fundora. “A altura foi definitivamente uma diferença nesta luta.”

Garcia lutou para pousar durante a segunda metade da luta, salve por alguns momentos no 12th quando os dois combatentes ficaram frente a frente.

“Talvez as coisas pudessem ter sido diferentes se eu tivesse sido mais agressivo desde o início,”Disse Garcia. “Eu não deveria ter me deixado levar pelo que ele estava fazendo.”

Fundora acredita que está pronto para uma chance pelo título mundial.

“Acabamos de vencer o Não. 2 no WBC, então nós temos o nº 1, e nós temos o campeão,”Disse Fundora. “Quem quer que eles nos dêem a seguir, estamos prontos para. ”

Em um empolgante vaivém, Carlos Adames (21-1, 16 KOs) superou um duro desafio do ex-desafiante ao título mundial Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 KOs) para ganhar uma decisão por maioria de 10 rodadas em seu eliminador do título mundial WBC Middleweight.

Ambos os combatentes tiveram seus momentos, mas enfrentando o adversário mais difícil de sua carreira, o Adames de 27 anos brilhou. Um juiz marcou a luta dos médios mesmo em 95-95, enquanto os outros dois marcaram para Adames por dezenas de 96-94 e 97-93.

“Isso significa muito para mim na minha carreira e é uma grande conquista vencer um lutador do calibre dele,”Disse Adames, que nasceu na República Dominicana e luta em Washington Heights, na cidade de Nova York.

“Eu sou agressivo e rápido por natureza, então eu vim pronto para fazer minhas coisas. Ele começou lento, querendo ver o que aconteceria, e simplesmente tinha o plano de jogo errado. Ele ficou um pouco cansado enquanto a luta continuava, levou muitos tiros fortes de mim e era evidente que eu causei muitos danos. ”

“Espero que meu adversário lute no mesmo estilo. Não foi nada especial para mim, apenas uma luta de qualidade,"Disse Derevyanchenko.

“Ele ficou canhoto, essa foi a diferença na luta. Eu não sei o que vou fazer a seguir. Preciso descansar um pouco e depois vou voltar para a academia porque adoro boxe e adoro o show ”.

“Isso me dá a oportunidade de seguir em frente,”Disse Adames. “Eu domino em ambos 154 e 160, então, onde quer que eles me dêem a oportunidade de lutar por um campeonato, é onde eu irei. ”

Na luta de abertura da transmissão da SHOWTIME PPV, contendor superpluma Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 KOs) estava em sua melhor forma, vencendo uma decisão unânime de 10 rodadas sobre o ex-desafiante ao título mundial Miguel Marriaga.

“Gostaria de agradecer aos fãs, SHOWTIME e a família Montiel por me apoiarem. Marriaga foi um adversário difícil, mas consegui dominar,”Disse Ramirez. “Eu tinha um estilo de luta variado e o mantive alerta o tempo todo.”

Marriaga (30-5, 26 KOs) foi o agressor durante todo, particularmente na primeira rodada, quando ele apoiou Ramirez com uma combinação de socos. Este último encontrou seu alcance no meio do quadro, utilizando um jab preciso. No terceiro, um gancho de direita seguido por um overhand esquerdo com chão desequilibrado Marriaga para um knockdown flash.
“Começamos fortes, mas então as coisas ficaram cada vez mais difíceis. Tendo dito isto, estamos satisfeitos com o trabalho que realizamos hoje,”Disse Marriaga. “Deveríamos ter sido mais experientes, mas tentamos ao máximo diante de uma grande oportunidade da qual infelizmente não pudemos aproveitar. ”

Ramirez dominou após marcar o knockdown, punindo Marriaga a partir de então com uma variedade de tiros na cabeça e no corpo. Estatísticas de socos finais fizeram Ramirez pousar 280 de 762 (36.7%) socos totais para Marriaga 159 de 689 (21.3%).

“Agora vou relaxar com minha família e aproveitar as férias,”Disse Ramirez. “Então, esperançosamente 2022 virá com uma chance pelo título para mim.”

O evento pay-per-view blockbuster de hoje à noite será exibido novamente no SHOWTIME neste sábado, Dezembro 11 em 10 p.m. ET / PT. A transmissão atrasada de Davis vs. Cruz vai abrir a transmissão com WBC Bantamweight Campeão Mundial e futuro Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire enquanto ele vai defender seu título contra o invicto contendor e compatriota filipino Reymart Gaballo como atração principal em um evento Premier Boxing Champions do Dignity Health Tennis Stadium em Carson.

O locutor esportivo veterano Brian Custer apresentou o programa SHOWTIME PPV, enquanto a versátil voz de esportes de combate Mauro Ranallo lidava com a ação golpe a golpe ao lado do analista do Hall da Fama Al Bernstein e do campeão mundial de três divisões Abner Mares. Três membros do Hall of Fame completaram a equipe de transmissão da SHOWTIME - repórter vencedor do prêmio Emmy® Jim Gray, artilheiro não oficial Steve Farhood, e o locutor mundialmente conhecido Jimmy Lennon Jr. O produtor executivo foi David Dinkins, quatro vezes vencedor do prêmio Emmy®, Jr. A transmissão foi dirigida por Bob Dunphy. O ex-campeão mundial júnior dos médios Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez e o locutor esportivo Alejandro Luna atuaram como analistas especialistas em espanhol em programação secundária de áudio (SAP).

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Top Heavyweight Luis Ortiz Battles Former World Champion Charles Martin Saturday, Janeiro 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, Janeiro 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, Novembro 22 em 10 a.m. E

HOLLYWOOD, FL. (Novembro 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. No co-main event, unbeaten rising heavyweight star Frank “The Cuban Flash” Sanchez will square off against Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron in a 10-round attraction.

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will also see heavyweight contenders Jonnie Rice e Michael Coffie battle in a 10-round rematch, Citações de treino de mídia Jessie Roman Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington in a 10-round showdown against Turkish Olympian Ali Eren Demirezen e invicto Viktor Faust revestimento 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,”Disse Tom Brown, Presidente da TGB Promoções. “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.”

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela TGB Promoções, go on sale Monday, Novembro 22 em 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Pre-sale tickets go on sale this Friday, Novembro 19 em 10 a.m. E.

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. Mais recentemente, Ortiz blasted out Alexander Flores in the first round of their November 2020 fim.

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,” disse 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. Originally from 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,” disse 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,” disse 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.

O 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, Rice (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 Através dos 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. "Da última vez, 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. Em janeiro 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, Califórnia, Washington most recently lost a contest against former heavyweight champion Charles Martin in February 2020. Prior to that fight, 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,” disse Washington. “I’m ready to go to work and get myself back in position for some big time fights. A minha experiência vai ser a diferença nesta luta. 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 lutas profissionais, including a second round stoppage of Rad Rashid to capture a European heavyweight title in 2018. Demirezen made his only other U.S. começar 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, Ucrânia. 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 e 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 – Domingo, Dezembro 5

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

Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at

STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (Novembro 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz no domingo, Dezembro 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Cruz, Não classificados. 2 na IBF, steps in to replace Rolando Romero.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados emAXS.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,”Disse Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções Mayweather. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Contudo, 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, Presidente da TGB Promoções. “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,"Disse 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.’’

The 23-year-old 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 shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz followed that up in 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. estréia em dezembro 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, Dezembro 11 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIFÓRNIA.

CARSON, CALIFÓRNIA. (Novembro 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, Dezembro 11 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson, Califa. Tickets for the live event go on sale November 2 em 12 p.m. PT and can be purchased at 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

FÉNIX(Outubro 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, Novembro 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.

A transmissão Showtime Championship Boxing começa às 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

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, 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., ao lado de seu irmão e ex-desafiante ao título, Jose Jr. Em 2017, ele se tornou o mais jovem campeão dos super-médios na história do boxe ao derrotar Ronald Gavril no SHOWTIME em apenas 20 anos. Representando sua Fênix natal, Ariz., and returning to fight there for the first time since 2015 em novembro 13, Benavídez deixou de ser um prodígio de 15 anos lutando com Gennady Golovkin e Peter Quillin, a candidato ao título mundial com uma sequência de 10 nocautes de 2015 Através dos 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, Novembro 13 Vivo no canal Showtime® a partir de Footprint Center in Phoenix in a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFÓRNIA. (Outubro 26, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez e seu irmão mais velho, longtime contender José Benavídez, previewed their respective showdowns before they enter in the ring in their hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. no sábado, Novembro 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 in the 10-round 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.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, 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, Califórnia:

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. Para mim, 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.

"Agora mesmo, 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. Estou com fome. 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.

“I don’t know too much about my opponent, 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, I’m here to fight," – 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, Dezembro 5 on SHOWTIME PPV®From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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LOS ANGELES (Outubro 21, 2021) – Five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis e contundente, 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, Dezembro 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.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em 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. Isso é o que fazemos. ‘Rolly’ is just here to talk. He’s trying to talk his way into winning, but he’s scared. Eu estou chegando para lutar.

“They only talk about his power, mas este é o boxe. 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, I’m here to fight. I don’t take this personally. Para mim, 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. Dezembro 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, Presidente de Promoções Mayweather

“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. Não importa o que alguém diz, 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. Two champions. Dezembro 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 para 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. cara. 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. Ele é um grande lutador, but Rolly is next up. He’s going to be the new WBA champion on December 5.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções Mayweather

“We’re excited to bring this huge event to Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Dezembro 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. Em 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 eventos, half of which ended in knockouts. Em dezembro 5, I expect this won’t go the distance, ou, 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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SOBRE DAVIS VS. ROMERO
Davis vs. Romero will see five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando "Rolly" Romero live on SHOWTIME PPVon Sunday, Dezembro 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em AXS.com.

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