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Sabato, Febbraio 23 Dall'armeria di Minneapolis, Minnesota
Di Più! Scontri Jamal James dei pesi welter imbattuti del Minnesota-Native
con Janer Gonzalez in un'attrazione speciale della città natale
Biglietti in vendita ora!
MINNEAPOLIS (Gennaio 16, 2019) – Ex super campione del mondo dei pesi medi Anthony
Dirrellha un'opportunità
per rientrare nei ranghi del campionato quando combatte il miglior contendenteAvni Yildirim per il vacante WBC Super Middleweight
Campionato nell'evento principale dei Premier Boxing Champions su FS1 e FOX
Deportes sabato, Febbraio 23 dall'Armeria di Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Copertura Televised inizia 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT con contendente al campionato welter Jamal James combattendo nella sua città natale per la terza volta consecutiva contro Janer González in un'attrazione speciale da 10 round nella co-feature.
Tickets
for the event, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on
sale now, and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/e tramite Ticketmaster.
“Fight
fans in Minneapolis and watching on FS1 and FOX Deportes are in for a treat
with this high stakes world title showdown between Anthony Dirrell and Avni
Yildirim,” ha detto Leon Margules, Presidente Warriors Boxing. “Dirrell
has been a champion and amongst the division’s elite for years, while Yildirim
always comes to fight and will be determined to make the most of this
opportunity. With the addition of local fan-favorite Jamal James in
welterweight action, this is shaping up to be a can’t miss night at The
Armory.”
“Anthony Dirrell took a long, strada difficile da raggiungere
il campionato dei super medi e ha lavorato duramente per entrare in posizione
per rivendicare il titolo,” ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “Avni
Yildirim è stato uno dei contendenti più attivi nella divisione e lo ha fatto
ha maturato una significativa esperienza sin dalla sua ultima opportunità di vincere un campionato.
Avrà bisogno di tutto questo e di più per superare Dirrell. E sarà un
notte speciale guardando Jamal James combattere di nuovo per i fan della sua città natale.”
Dirrell
(32-1-1, 24 KO) ha vinto il WBC Super Middleweight Championship con un unanime
vittoria decisiva su Sakio Bika in 2014. È stato il culmine di un lungo,
strada dura per Dirrell di Flint, Michigan dopo aver combattuto con successo
linfoma non Hodgkin ed è stato autorizzato a tornare alla boxe dopo aver completato
chemioterapia in 2008. Il suo regno come campione del mondo è stato interrotto quando il
Il 34enne Dirrell ha perso il titolo con decisione a maggioranza contro Badou Jack 2015. Lui
ha vinto cinque vittorie consecutive da quella sconfitta per tornare in lizza per a
possibilità di diventare un due volte campione del mondo.
“Questo è proprio come ogni altro combattimento in cui stiamo andando
lavorare su un piano di gioco ed eseguire quel piano di gioco sul ring,” , ha detto Dirrell.
“L'ho visto combattere Chris Eubank e mi ha mostrato alcune cose. È arrivato
combattente in avanti. Questo è il tipo di ragazzo che mi piace combattere. È fatto su misura per
me. Farò quello che so fare meglio e questa è la lotta. Ho tenuto la mente,
corpo e anima insieme e rimanere concentrato per sapere cosa devo fare per diventare
due volte campione WBC.”
Yildirim
(21-1, 12 KO) è uno dei contendenti più attivi nei super medi
divisione. Il 27enne di Istanbul, La Turchia ha combattuto almeno quattro volte
un anno fa 2014. La lotta contro Dirrell sarà solo la seconda volta
ha combattuto negli Stati Uniti dopo aver sconfitto Glen Johnson a Miami nel
2015. Yildirim ha subito l'unica perdita della sua carriera professionale per interruzione
contro Chris Eubank, Jr. in 2017. Nella sua ultima battaglia ha vinto una decisione a maggioranza
contro Lolenga Mock e lui entra in questa lotta con una serie di cinque vittorie consecutive.
“Sono
molto grato a tutti coloro che mi hanno aiutato a ottenere questa opportunità e so che io
avere tutti gli strumenti per battere Anthony Dirrell,” disse Yildirim. “Dirrell
è un buon combattente, ma credo di portare in tavola più di lui. Sto arrivando
per vincere e portare la cintura a casa in Turchia. Ho aspettato tutta la mia vita da pugile per questo
palco e sono pronto a dargli una guerra.”
Giacomo
(24-1, 11 KO) è diventato un favorito locale e combatterà davanti al suo
folla della città natale a Minneapolis per la terza volta consecutiva. Il 30enne
James ha ottenuto quattro vittorie consecutive da quando ha subito la prima sconfitta
della sua carriera – una decisione unanime sconfitta a Yordenis UgsuS
nel 2016. Nella sua ultima battaglia James ha fermato Mahonry Montes per KO ad agosto
24 su FS1. Gonzalez (19-1-1, 15 KO) è un power-puncher di Cartagena,
Colombia e sta venendo fuori la prima sconfitta in carriera per via unanime
decisione di Radzhad Butaev in 2017.
“Sono
affamato di fare 2019 l'anno in cui ottengo quel titolo mondiale,” disse James.
“Sono concentrato sul mio avversario, ma in questa lotta continuerò a mostrare
fuori dalle capacità e dalla velocità che mi rendono il prossimo campione. Sono estremamente
grato di combattere di nuovo a casa e di continuare a portare PBC a Minneapolis.
Sarò il prossimo campione da qui e il viaggio ricomincia da zero per
2019 quando entro in quel ring il 23 febbraio.”
“Sono entusiasta di questa opportunità di combattere Jamal James
nel suo cortile e lasciare delusi tutti i fan della sua città natale,” disse
Gonzalez. “Mi sto allenando più duramente che mai per riprendermi dalla mia perdita e
mostra a tutti quello che ho imparato. Questa vittoria mi farà tornare sul
percorso per diventare campione di parole.”
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Former Four-Division World Champion Broner Takes on Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao Saturday, Gennaio 19 su SHOWTIME PPV®
Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS(Gennaio 15, 2019) – With fight week underway in Las Vegas, former
four-division world championAdrien
“Il Problema” Bronerhosted
a media workout Monday before he battlesManny
Pacquiaofor the World Boxing
Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Gennaio 19 in the main event of
a SHOWTIME PPV®event
from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Tickets
for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and
TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now
and start at $100, not including
applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge
by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box
office.
Broner,
along with trainerKevin
Cunningham, have been at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas finishing up training
camp after spending most of camp in West Palm Beach, Florida preparing to face
boxing’s only eight-division world champion in Pacquiao. Here is what they had
to say Monday at Barry’s Boxing:
ADRIEN BRONER
“Every
fighter is different, but I know if I touch him flush, I’ll put him out. It’s
no secret, he’s been to sleep before.
“I’m
in shape and ready to go. We had a tremendous training camp. I could have made
weight weeks ago. We’re prepared to go out and execute.
“I’ve
been here before, and even though I haven’t been in a fight of exactly this
magnitude, I’m just treating it like any other fight. He’s another opponent.
“A
lot of people are saying that Pacquiao’s age will be a factor, but I’m not
looking at it like that. You see guys like Floyd Mayweather who stay undefeated
at an older age. I’m just focused on being me. As long as I do what I have to
do, Sarò vittorioso.
“We’re
ready for whatever this fight is going to end up being. It could definitely be
a war. I’ve always been an underdog. I came from the trenches and I’m bringing
that mentality into the ring.
“I
can take over boxing with a win over Pacquiao. There are a lot of great
fighters in this sport, but they just don’t bring what I bring to the table.
With a win like this, it would put me right where I was always meant to be.
“I’ve
always wanted to fight the big names like this and I knew that I just had to
keep working hard and the time would come.
“Once
that bell rings, I’ll make my adjustments and go ahead and get my victory. I
don’t have anything I want to go out and prove. It’s just about winning. That
will say everything.”
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Trainer Broner
“Preparation
has been great. Campo è stata tremenda. Adrien is ready to go and extremely
focused for this fight. He came into camp that way and it’s stayed that way.
“We
added some things this training camp, because we know he’s fighting a legendary
fighter. This is one that he has to have and he realizes it. I expect a
spectacular performance.
“I
think on Saturday night that Adrien is going to be that guy that everyone
expected him to be from day one. It will open a lot of eyes. I believe that we
put the work in. I can’t see Adrien coming out of there without a victory.
“The
key to victory is for Adrien to just be himself. He has to do what he does best
with no hesitation. He’s going to throw the right punches at the right time.
“Pacquiao
still throws combinations but they don’t come in as fast or as sharp as they
used to. He can throw as many punches as he wants to throw, but if they’re not
landing, it doesn’t mean anything.
“I
think Adrien is the quicker fighter. Quickness offsets speed, all day, every
day. It’s all about being quick enough to time the guy with your hand speed.
It’s different than just throwing a bunch of fast punches.”
# # #
ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner
Pacquiao
vs. Broner is headlined by Senator
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion,
ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight
World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction
Adrien “Il Problema” Broner Saturday, Gennaio 19 in the main event of
a SHOWTIME PPV®event
from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The PPV
begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion
Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA
Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking
on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship
and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against
former world champion Hugo Ruiz.
Undefeated Brandon Figueroa Defeats Moises Flores in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator; Rising Star Joey Spencer Continues Knockout Streak
Premier Boxing Champions Prelims Showcase Early Knockout Victories by Guillermo Rigondeaux, Ahmed Elbiali and Lindolfo Delgado
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LOS ANGELES (Gennaio 13) – The challenger proved to be the aggressor as Caleb Plant became the IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, defeating Jose Uzcategui in the main event of the first Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event of 2019, which took place at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Plant dominated the whole fight as he maintained a fast and aggressive pace from the opening bell.
With
scores of 116-110 due volte e 115-111 in favor of Plant, the freshly crowned
champion, Plant fell to his knees overcome with emotion when he heard “and the
new!".
“I’ve
worked my whole entire life for this,” said Plant. “I buried my daughter in the
process of trying to get this belt. I promised I would bring her this title and
that is what I am going to do.”
The
super middleweight barnburner started out strong with both combatants throwing
exchanges, but Plant did everything in his power to never back down. Uzcategui
threw hard right hands to start the second round, but Plant quickly turned the
round in his favor as he knocked Uzcategui to the canvas with a flurry of
punches, only the third time Uzcategui had been knocked down in his career. A
small cut opened under the left eye of Uzcategui to start the third, but he
fought through it and fended off Plant’s aggression. One minute into the fourth
round, a cut opened up under Plant’s right eye causing blood to stream. That
did not stop the Nashville native as threw a hard left hook that once again
sent Uzcategui to the canvas.
As
the fight progressed, the Venezuelan was unable to utilize his distance, thus
allowing Plant to fight on the inside. Despite good exchanges in the seventh
and eighth, it became increasingly clear that Uzcategui would need a knockout
to hold onto his belt. Uzcategui flipped a switch in the championship rounds
and came forward, throwing hard blows to the body and head of Plant. But it was
too little too late for Uzcategui as Plant’s ring generalship controlled the
pace of the fight, ultimately ending in a unanimous decision.
“I
knew I caught him clean [when I knocked down Uzcategui], but I knew he wasn’t
all the way out so I took my time,” continued Plant. “I stayed relaxed. I stuck
to the game plan and got it done just like I said I would.
“This
is overwhelming. I am a kid who came from nothing. I believed in myself and now
I’ve been crowned king. Ora, I am not thinking ahead. I just want to
embrace this moment and soak it in.”
“I
did feel that I had the advantage heading into the fight,” said Uzcategui. “I
went down because I was off balance, but I wasn’t hurt. He started to get tired
around the sixth round, which was the plan. Caleb knew how to clench and hold.
He was smart. He knew how to stay away from the punches.
“I
expected more movement and more boxing out of him,” continued Uzcategui. “I
would love the rematch. I think everyone saw a great fight tonight. I gave him
the chance at the title and I would hope he would give me the chance to win it
back.”
Unbeaten
Brandon Figueroa (18-0, 13 KO) di Weslaco, Texas faced former world title
challenger Moises Flores (25-2, 17 KO) di Guadalajara, Mex. in a WBA Super
Bantamweight title eliminator. Figueroa wasted no time attacking Flores in
round one as he came forward and threw several hard lefts followed by a body
shot that seemed to surprise Flores. Con 30 secondi dalla fine del round,
Figueroa went for the body and worked Flores on the inside. While Flores seemed
to find his footing at the start of round three, Figueroa unleashed a flurry of
punches that sent Flores to the canvas once and then a second time that ended
the fight at 1:35 del terzo turno.
“Break
him down and finish him,” said Figueroa “This is exactly how I expected it to
go. I knew that he wasn’t going to handle those body shots. My message to
Daniel Roman is that I am going to go home and prepare.
“I
used that body work,” continued Figueroa. “I am really strong. I came in at 110
percent and did my job. I could have done better. I am really hard on myself. I
know there are things I can continue to work on and will do that as soon as I
get home. I am most definitely ready for a title shot.”
Fast-rising
undefeated star and PBC Prospect of 2018 Joey Spencer (6-0, 6 KO) of Linden,
Mich., continued his impressive knockout streak as he defeated Brandon Harder
(2-2, 1 KO) of Southaven, Perdere., in a super welterweight contest that saw
Spencer knocking down Harder three times in less than two rounds. The
18-year-old Spencer, chi ha combattuto 100 combatte come un dilettante, established his jab
early and landed at will. He threw and landed a straight right at the end of
round one that sent Harder to his knees. Forty-five seconds into round two,
Spencer sent Harder to the canvas again followed by a swarm of punches that
ended the fight at 1:27 del round.
“Fans
are going to see that I give it my all when I get in the ring and I’m going to
put on a show,” said Spencer. “You’re going to get more and more tests in my
career and I believe I will rise to the level of my competition. Sometimes
you’re in there with an awkward guy, he proves to be a test. I’ll move to six
rounds for my next fight. I want to fight four times this year and I’m looking
forward to it.”
Il
Premier Boxing Champions Prelims su FS1 in vetrina tre periodi che tutto finì in
emozionanti vittorie eliminazione diretta, dando il via ad una grande notte di scontri.
Il
trasmissione televisiva Prelim caratterizzato il ritorno tanto atteso anello di Guillermo Rigondeux
(18-1, 12 KO) che non aveva combattuto dal dicembre 2017. Il cubano preferiti dai fan
affrontato Giovanni Delgado di Tacubaya, Mex. (16-9, 9 KO) e lo mette fuori gioco in
all'ultimo secondo una rotonda con un overhand sinistra. Delgado non può essere salvato
dal 10 conteggio e la lotta è stato chiamato a favore di Rigondeux.
“Questo
è mia divisione. Questo è il mio tempo,”Ha detto Rigondeaux. “Io sono il re di 122
libbre. Sentivo 100 cento. Delgado è un buon combattente. Mi tolgo il cappello davanti a lui
e il suo team. Mi sono preparato e sono pronto ad affrontare le persone che sono
imbattuto. Chi ha una cintura, Mi sto prendendo. Mi può aspettare di nuovo in meno
di due mesi.”
“I
fought my idol tonight,” said Delgado. “I knew he hit hard, but I didn’t know
he hit that hard. I have been cleared by the doctor and am fine. Just a little
bit in shock.”
A
scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout featuring Egypt’s Ahmed Elbiali
(18-1, 15 KO) against 16-year veteran Allan Green (33-6, 22 KO) di Tulsa, OK
saw Elbiali knock Green down in every round. Tuttavia, Green did showcase his
experience choosing to go toe-to-toe despite Elbiali’s aggression. In definitiva,
it was a right uppercut followed by an overhand right that sent Green to the
canvas as Elbiali scored a knockout at 1:16 di tre tondo.
“I
was easier than I thought it was going to be,” said Elbiali. “Losing to Pascal
the way I did, it messes with you mentally. I was trying to stay on my A-game.
Stay focused and thankfully it showed. My game plan clicked really well. I have
been sparring with Caleb (Impianto) and other great guys. That keeps you sharp and
alert. I would love to win a world title and be the first Egyptian win a world
championship.”
In
the opening bout of the Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1, Mexican
Olympian Lindolfo Delgado (8-0, 8 KO) of Linares, Mex. continued his
professional knockout streak as he defeated Sergio Lopez (22-13-1, 15 KO) of
West Covina, CA via knockout at 2:48 del terzo turno. Delgado has yet to
fight 30 rounds in his eight fights as a professional. He was clearly the
aggressor throughout the fight and landed almost 50 percent of his power
punches.
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Former Two-Division World Champion Jack Takes On Unbeaten Marcus Browne for WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Gennaio 19 on Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV®Event From the MGM Grand Garden Arena In Las Vegas & Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS(Gennaio 10, 2019) – Former
two-division world championBadou
Jackhosted a media workout at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas Thursday
as he prepares to take on unbeaten
top contenderMarcus Brownefor the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight
Title Saturday, Gennaio 19 on the
Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena
in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Tickets
for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and
TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now
and start at $100, not including
applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, charge
by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box
office.
A
resident of Las Vegas, Jack is preparing to fight in his adopted home city for
the 11thtime as a pro on January 19. He will be making his third
appearance on SHOWTIME PPV, having won a light heavyweight crown against Nathan
Cleverly in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor event.
Here is
what Jack, his trainer Lou Del Valle and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard
Ellerbe had to say Thursday:
JACK Badou
“I
feel young and like I’m still improving. I take care of my body every day. Age
won’t be a problem for me, it’ll be an advantage.
“I’m
a confident fighter. I don’t need to talk and brag about everything. I’m just
comfortable; dentro e fuori dal ring.
“I’m
battle-tested. I’ve been in there in tough fights. He hasn’t been tested like
that, so we’ll have to see what he’s capable of when the pressure is on.
“Marcus
Browne is an athletic and skilled fighter. But it’s a little different to fight
on the prospect and contender level versus on this world class level.
“One
of my biggest strengths in the ring is my ability to adjust. Il mio allenatore, Lou
Del Valle, has really helped in that regard. He’s been in there as a world
champion like me on the big stage. He knows so much about boxing.
“This
is nothing new to me. I’ve been on a lot of big cards, so this is a regular day
on the job. It’s exciting as always and I can’t wait to put on a good show.
“I
feel like it’s my duty to give back outside of the ring. With this platform
that I have, why wouldn’t I? We should use this platform for something deeper
than boxing.”
On the
Pacquiao vs. Broner SHOWTIME PPV main event:
“It’s
a really good fight. Pacquiao looked pretty good in his last fight, but Broner
is very talented. Anything can happen in boxing, especially because Broner has
a good chin and can fight. He just has to stay focused.”
LOU DEL VALLE, Jack’s Trainer
“Camp
has been amazing. Every camp has just been better and better. He has improved
on his weaknesses each time we work together. It’s incredible that a guy who’s
35-years-old can keep performing the way he is and still be getting better.
“We
know that we have to be careful because Marcus is a good fighter. Everyone we
fight at this level is quality. We’re only fighting champions and guys with the
top pedigree. The better the fighter, the better we get.
“I
don’t think that Marcus Browne wants to go the distance with Badou Jack. If you
notice in previous fights, guys who fight Badou are not the same after. He
takes a lot out of them and I think it’s going to happen again. Marcus is going
to go for the early knockout, but we’re ready.
“The
experience gap is a big difference. I had only fought one 10-rounder when I
first fought for the title, but I still thought that I could beat him. The
experience that Virgil Hill had over me was really difficult to overcome and I
think you’ll see something similar play out in this fight.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather
“I
think that this is going to be a very competitive fight. You have two guys in
this fight that are very hungry. There are a lot of options in the light
heavyweight division, and it’s all about timing. This fight gives both guys a
chance to prove that they want to be the best and make a great statement.
“This
fight has a very good chance of stealing the show. I like the fact that Marcus
is very confident. If you’re in a big fight, you have to be. Badou is
even-keeled, and he comes with his workman-like approach to every fight.
“Experience
is everything in big fights. It’s a big deal when you’re under those lights.
Going the distance with top guys, and knowing how to break guys down, it all
plays a big role in fights like this.”
# # #
ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner
Pacquiao
vs. Broner is headlined by Senator
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,boxing’s only eight-division world champion,
ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight
World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction
Adrien “Il Problema” Broner Saturday, Gennaio 19 in the main event of
a SHOWTIME PPV®event
from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The PPV
begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature two-division world champion
Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA
Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking
on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship
and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against
former world champion Hugo Ruiz.
LOS ANGELES(Gennaio
10, 2019) – – SenatorManny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s
only eight-division world champion, and former four-division world championAdrien
“Il Problema” Bronerhosted media days in Los Angeles
Wednesday as they near their SHOWTIME PPV®clash taking place Saturday,
Gennaio 19 dalla MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted
by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with
About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not
including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through
AXS.com, carica per telefono al 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts
International box office.
Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from
a U.S. boxing ring when he returns to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing
Association Welterweight World Title against Broner. Along with co-trainerBuboy
Fernandezand longtime trainerFreddie Roach, Pacquiao
spoke to media and worked out for the cameras at Wild Card Boxing Club.
Broner traveled to Los Angeles from his
current training camp in Las Vegas to talk to media along with his trainerKevin
Cunninghamat Ten Goose Boxing Gym, after spending most of training in
West Palm Beach, Florida.
Here is what the media day participants
had to say from the split-site media day Wednesday:
Manny Pacquiao
“My journey in this sport is still
continuing. I’ve accomplished everything I’ve wanted to, but I also want to
continue to keep my name at the top. Even at 40-years-old, I can still show the
best of Manny Pacquiao. I’m going to give the fans the speed and power that
they’re used to seeing.
“I’m sure that Broner is focused on
this fight. They are working hard and I expect him to be in great condition. We
know how his trainer pushes him and has been pushing him in their training
camp.
“Non sto prendendo alla leggera questa lotta. I
don’t listen to any gossip about Adrien Broner, I just focus on my training. I
want to be in 100 percent condition and ready for the fight on January 19.
“Adrien Broner is fast with his hands
and he’s overall a good boxer. This is a big challenge that I’m excited for.
“Me, Freddie and Buboy know each
other well and we have a great coaching staff right now. I’m happy with how
everything has gone in training for this fight.
“Rest and recovery is definitely a
key part of training. Sometimes when I work hard in the gym, my body can’t
fully recover by the next day, so I’ve had to work more rest into the schedule.
But as soon as I can, I’m back in the gym working hard.
“A gennaio 19 I’m going to do my
best. I can’t say a prediction, but I’m going to do the same thing I did for my
last fight. My trainers know how hard I’ve worked in this camp for this win.
“My plan is to take it one fight at a
time. I can’t talk about future fights until I do what I have to on January 19.
You can ask me again after this one.
“This fight means a lot. It’s my
first fight at the age of 40 so I’m excited to give my best and show the world
what I can still do. Boxing is my passion, and public service is my mission. I
love to bring honor to my country.”
ADRIEN BRONER
“Growing up and seeing Pacquiao
fight, of course I always wanted to fight him. I’m a competitor.
One day I want to be the best, and to be the best you have to beat the
best. It starts here.
“This is my first PPV but I was
always supposed to be here. God doesn’t make mistakes. After this
victory, I will be taking over the sport of boxing. This is just the
beginning.
“His last fight he did stop
Matthysse, so I’m pretty sure he still has power. But I’m going to be
ready, I’m going to be ready for whatever he brings to the table. We’re
in shape to get it done, I can tell you that.
“This win makes me an icon.
It makes me what I always wanted to be, and what everybody always thought I
would be. A win here and I’m a legend overnight.
“It’s going to be a hell of a
fight. I just can’t wait till round one. Everybody I fight says
they are going to knock me out. That should be the objective of every
fighter, ma questo non accadrà.
“Il cielo è il limite per me, but
in boxing you have to take it one fight at a time. You can’t overlook
anybody in this sport. My main focus is Manny Pacquiao and I will be ready.
“A win would mean a lot. It
turns a new page in my book. It’s another beginning. I’m already a
star in boxing, but a win here and I’m taking over the sport. This is
just the beginning.
“It’s not a mystery – he’s been
knocked out before. Not once, not twice, but three times. And he’s
been put down a lot, too. There are many blueprints to beat Manny.
I think I have all the tools to beat him. I will show all the tools in my
arsenal and show all the weaknesses in his.”
BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“I think it’s going to be a knockout.
If Broner opens the door, we’re going to get it early. I’ve seen from previous
fights that he’s a slow starter. So we need to get inside and go first.
“We know that Broner is a good
counter-puncher with a strong right uppercut. Broner is a real fighter and a
smart fighter in the ring.
“I’m happy that Manny has shown that
he moves as well as ever, even at 40-years-old. He’s learning even more now. I
told the team that I think he’s already prepared for this fight.
“We just want him to maintain this
shape and energy level. Manny is 110 per cento pronto. I don’t think there’s a
fighter who can keep up with what Manny brings.”
Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer
“Non vedo l'ora di questa lotta. Camp
has been great and he’s been training very well. Everything is back to normal
and he’s looked amazing.
“Manny and I have been together 15
anni, so I had no reason to ever be mad at Manny. Everything has worked out
really well and we’re working together as a team right now.
“I’m working on the game plan for
how to fight Broner. He’s a counterpuncher who doesn’t like to come forward too
much. Manny will have to be the aggressor in this fight and use his feints to
trap this guy into making it more of a fight.
“I feel we’re going to see an
aggressive Manny Pacquiao. There’s a rumor that Manny has been telling people
he’s looking for a knockout. I love that attitude. I think his knockout of
Lucas Matthysse was so satisfying and he saw that that’s what the fans really
want. I think that’s going to carry over to this fight.
“Pacquiao and I have a deal. Once
his work ethic drops, I’m going to tell him and he’s agreed he’ll retire. His
work ethic is unbelievable right now. He hasn’t slowed down at all. He hit me
with a shot in the chest two or three days ago, and I’ve never been hit harder
in my life.”
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Trainer Broner
“Everything went tremendous in
Florida. I’ve never seen Adrien this focused and I’ve been around him for
years. He came to camp with a look on his face like this is the one he’s got to
have. He prepared for nine hard weeks and we didn’t miss a beat. Everting was
on point.
“He’s ready. He’s focused. We had
tremendous sparring. Everything went great. We didn’t have any hiccups, any
injuries or setbacks. He’s ready to go and he’s going to look spectacular on
January 19.
“Manny fights with a high punch
volume and he’s aggressive with it. But sometimes he’s reckless with it. Adrien
is a sharp counter-puncher. He gets off first and last. If Adrien comes to the
ring mentally sharp like I know he will, because physically he’s as sharp as
ever, as long as his mind is on point, I think it’s going to be a long night
for Manny and it’s the wrong fight for Manny.
“There’s a lot there to exploit. I
know Manny throws a lot of punches and Adrien doesn’t throw a lot, but this
fight is not about matching Manny’s punch count. This fight is about throwing
the right shots at the right time.
“There’s a big difference in Adrien
from the last camp. He didn’t take Jessie Vargas as seriously as he’s taking
this legendary eight-time world champion in Manny Pacquiao. There were some
things that went on that showed he wasn’t as focused as he is for a fight like
this. He’s just been on point. He’s not screwing around. He’s not looking for
days off to go have a good time. He’s just locked in on Manny Pacquiao.”
IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jose Uzcategui Defends His Title Against Undefeated Caleb Plant in the Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Event
LOS
ANGELES (Gennaio 7, 2019) – Exciting
contenderFernando Garcia assumeràIsao G.
Carranzain an eight-round super bantamweight clash as part of a
stacked undercard on Sunday, Gennaio 13 at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in
Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The
30-year-old Garcia (10-0, 5 KO) has moved up the ladder in the division with
three wins in 2018 and wants to make a statement against Mexico’s Carranza
(15-13-1, 9 KO). Garcia was born in Mexico but now lives and trains in Dallas,
Texas.
Biglietti
per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Zanfer Promotions,
inizio alle $50, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Also
in action are two unbeaten prospects as Indio, California diRuben
Rodriguez(3-0, 1 KO) assumeDaniel Perales(10-14-2, 5
KO) in a six-round super lightweight contest, while featherweightVictor
Slvansky(7-0, 4 KO) clashes with Mexico’sAngel Monrreal (10-11-1,
3 KO).
Di Più,
Philippines’Michael A. Plania (17-1, 10 KO) will meet
Mexico’sRamiro Robles(15-8-2, 9 KO) in an eight-round super
bantamweight match. Rounding out the slate of non-televised fights is Desoto,
Texas-welterweightamon Rashidi combattendoEvincii Dixonin
a four-round match.
The
jam-packed undercard is part of a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX
Deportes show that features IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Jose
Uzcategui taking on unbeaten Caleb Plant in the main event. La copertura inizia a
8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT and will also see unbeaten featherweight Brandon Figueroa
take on Moises Flores and sensational prospect Joey Spencer entering the ring.
The
undercard will also see PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes (6:30 p.m. E / 3:30
p.m. PT) featuring the return of former world champion and pound-for-pound
contenderGuillermo Rigondeauxagainst Giovanni Delgado and
hard-hitting 2016 Mexican OlympianLindolfo Delgadoin an
eight-round super lightweight fight.
Also
light heavyweight power-puncherAhmed Elbialibattles Oklahoma’sAllan
Greenon the Prelims telecast, if time allows. Di Più, Ryan
“Cowboy” Karle Kevin Wattsmeet in an
eight-round rematch after Watts stopped Karl in round five of their exciting
April bout that serves as an FS1 TV swing bout
Trio of Unbeaten Prospects Also in Action as George Kambosos, Jr., Desmond Jarmon & Destyne Butler All Enter the Ring
LAS VEGAS (Gennaio 7, 2019) – Welter Jayar Inson e peso mosca Genisis Libranzamake their U.S. debuts on the big stage as part of the non-televised undercard headlined their fellow Filipino countryman Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, Gennaio 19 al MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.
Inson (18-1, 12 KO) will battle in an
eight-round welterweight match, while Libranza (17-1, 10 KO) takes on
Nicaragua’sCarlos Buitrago (30-4-1, 17 KO) in an eight-round
flyweight match as the two fighters from Davao City, Philippines look to
continue their respective win streaks.
Nel main event, Pacquiao, boxing’s only
eight-division world champion, will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing
ring when he returns to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing Association
Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and
must-see attraction Adrien “Il Problema” Broner on SHOWTIME PPV®.
Three unbeaten prospects will also do
battle in non-televised action as Australia’sGeorge Kambosos, Jr.
(15-0, 9 KO) assumeRolando Chinea(15-2-1, 6 KO) in an
eight-round lightweight match, Cincinnati’sDesmond Jarmon (7-0,
4 KO) clashes with St. Louis-nativeCanton Miller (3-1-1, 1
KO) in a six-round super featherweight bout and Chicago’sDestyne
Butler(4-0, 3 KO) fights in a four-round welterweight match.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted
by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with
About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not
including applicable service charges, and can be purchased on line through
AXS.com, carica per telefono al 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts
International box office.
The pay-per-view undercard will see
two-division world champion Badou Jack will battle unbeaten top-rated contender
Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title and former world
champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC
Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic matchup that
was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast,
unbeaten Jhack Tepora will take on former world champion Hugo Ruiz in a
12-round featherweight clash.
Santa Cruz Defends Featherweight World Title Against Exciting
Challenger Flores Saturday, Febbraio 16 in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX
& FOX Deportes Main Event Live from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live
in Los Angeles
Hard-Hitting Molina Jr. Takes on Undefeated Former World Champion
Omar Figueroa on Telecast Beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT
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Promotions
LOS ANGELES (Gennaio 3, 2019) – Featherweight world championLeo Santa Cruz and exciting challengerMiguel Flores went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference in Los Angeles ahead of their world title showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Febbraio 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Also
in attendance at Thursday’s press conference was hard-hittingJohn Molina Jr., who faces
unbeaten former championOmar
Figueroain a 12-round junior
welterweight clash as part of televised coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm.
PT.
Tickets
for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports are on
sale now, and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Here
is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Conga
Room at L.A. In diretta:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“He
may think I’m underestimating him, but I’ve never underestimated any fighter
I’ve faced. Media and fans may think differently, but I don’t think I’m
superior to anyone else, I just do my work.
“I
get all of my confidence from my training. I learn everything in the gym. I
work hard and train like I’m the challenger. I want to go and give the fans a
great fight and continue to grow my name.
“When
I retire I want to be known as a great Mexican fighter, so I’ve trained very
hard with my dad. Even though he’s sick, he still is in the gym pushing me and
telling me what to do. It’s a huge motivation to see him there supporting me. I
know that if he sees me pushing myself, it’s going to motivate him too.
“When
I say that I want to unify the featherweight division, I’m not looking past
Miguel Flores. I have to be positive and always look toward the future. I’m not
looking back. I’m just training hard to get that win and become the best at
126-pounds. First that means beating Miguel Flores.
“This
is going to be a great fight. Miguel Flores is a tough fighter who throws a lot
of punches and comes forward. He’s got a big right hand and he works the body
well. He’s a fighter who leaves everything in the ring.
“I
want to unify against any of the champions. I want any of the champions in 2019
and I want to become the featherweight king.”
MIGUEL FLORES
“It’s
been a long road for me. I’m going to put on a good show on February 16. Leo
and his father are professionals and they’ll work hard in the gym, but I have a
feeling they’re overlooking me.
“I
know all the hard work I’ve put in the gym and I know that I deserve this
opportunity and I’m going to prove it by making the most of it.
“This
is a great night of fights and I’m thankful to everyone that made it possible.
Il mio allenatore, Aaron Navarro, has been with me and is really a father figure for
me. The support from back home has been amazing.
“I’m
excited to be starting off the year with this great opportunity. I’m going to
give the writers an easy task, because on February 16 I’m going to give them
the Upset of the Year and the Fight of the Year on the same night.
“People
are going to be in for a treat on February 16. We have two Mexican fighters
going toe-to-toe. You’re going to want to show up to see this one.”
JOHN MOLINA JR.
“Febbraio
16, there is going to be a war. It’s a great night of fighting. This is a fight
that I specifically asked for. I believe stylistically it’s going to be
all-action.
“I
saw Figueroa say that he’s not going to see me get out of the fourth round.
Well he’s not going to see that, because he’s going to be asleep.
“Talk
is cheap, like I always say. I could talk until I’m blue in the face about how
I’m going to hurt this kid. But it’ll sound naïve until I show you on February
16.
“I
like Figueroa’s confidence. It’s going to make for a great fight. I don’t ever
want to face a guy who’s going to come to lose. I know he’s coming to win. I’m
glad to share the ring with great fighters like Leo, Miguel and Omar for this
special night.”
TOM BROWN, Presidente di Promotions TGB
“Premier
Boxing Champions have made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and
biggest fights to Southern California.
“L.A.
has always been regarded as one of the best fight cities in the world and home
to some of the greatest fights in boxing. We believe that Los Angeles,
including right here downtown, can become a major hub for the sport of boxing.
“Southern
California has long been a hotbed of slugfests between great Mexican-American
fighters, and with Leo Santa Cruz and Miguel Flores, plus Omar Figueroa vs.
John Molina Jr., we have the makings of another all-out war on February 16.
This is going to be a great night.”
Richard Schaefer, Presidente & CEO di Ringstar Sport
“Los
Angeles is once again the fight capital of the world. There are some great
matchups coming here for the passionate Southern California fight fans.
“The
Microsoft Theatre is a fantastic venue for boxing and it hosts signature events
throughout the year, and on February 16 it will host a great doubleheader. They
say that styles make fights, and I don’t think there are better matchups than
these two fights.
“These
fighters are warriors. No one on this card is ever in a boring fight. It’s like
throwing oil in the fire. This is going to be a night you don’t want to miss
and a great crowd watching these fights.”
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Light Heavyweight Power-Puncher Faces Oklahoma’s Allan Green Sunday, Gennaio 13 from Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles & Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Gennaio 4, 2019) – Having recently moved from Miami to Las Vegas, hard-hitting light heavyweightAhmed Elbiali shared his thoughts on training camp as he prepares to face Oklahoma’sAllan GreenDomenica, Gennaio 13 from the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The fight will be featured on the Premier Boxing Champions Prelims live on FS1 and FOX Deportes telecast that begins at 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT, if time allows.
Prelims precede a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes show that features IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Jose Uzcategui taking on unbeaten Caleb Plant in the main event. La copertura inizia a 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT and will also see unbeaten featherweight Brandon Figueroa take on Moises Flores and sensational prospect Joey Spencer entering the ring.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Zanfer Promotions, inizio alle $50, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Here is what Elbiali had to say from training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:On training with new coach Chris Ben-Tchavtchavadze:“Chris is a great coach and he’s teaching me a lot. I’m learning how to parry punches and my defense is improving. On offense, I’m using my jab more to set up combinations. With Chris in my corner, I feel I have someone who can help me make the proper adjustments in a fight.”
On facing veteran Allan Green:
“I know I’m up against a fighter in Allan Green who’s been in the ring and went the distance with some very good fighters. He has a lot of experience, so I must fight wisely to be victorious. I’m going into this fight with a do or die mindset and I’m going to leave everything in the ring.”
On making the move from Miami to Las Vegas:
“It’s been a tremendous blessing since I moved here a few months ago from Miami. The quality of sparring I’m getting is just incredible. I’m getting better every day just from sparring top level guys. In Miami, there just isn’t the quality of guys to spar on a regular basis. The move has been great.”
On making his return to the ring:
“I only fought once last year so I’m hoping to get back on track fighting regularly in 2019. I think with a few more fights I’ll be ready to challenge anyone in my division. I just need to stay active.”
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