Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για φωτογραφίες από τον Ryan Hafey/ Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για Φωτογραφίες από τον Sean Michael Ζαμπόν / TGB Προσφορές ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Αύγουστος 4, 2021) -Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής οκτώ κατηγοριών και γερουσιαστής των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao πραγματοποίησε μια προπόνηση στα μέσα ενημέρωσης που μεταδόθηκε ζωντανά στο κανάλι Premier Boxing Champions στο YouTube την Τετάρτη, καθώς ετοιμάζεται να αναλάβει τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή WBC και IBF Welterweight Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.. στον τίτλο του FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
Μπορείτε να παρακολουθήσετε ολόκληρη την επανάληψη της προπόνησης ζωντανής ροής ΕΔΩ. Δη θρύλος στο άθλημα, Ο Pacquiao επιδιώκει μια ακόμη μνημειώδη νίκη τον Αύγουστο 21 για να προσθέσει στο πρώτο του βιογραφικό στο Hall of Fame.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από TGB Προσφορές, MP Promotions και Man Down Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν μέσω t-mobilearena.com και axs.com.
Εδώ είναι τι Pacquiao, Ο Freddie Roach και ο Buboy Fernandez είχαν να πουν την Τετάρτη:
MANNY PACQUIAO
«Περιμένω έναν καλό αγώνα. Ο Spence είναι ένας επιθετικός μαχητής και ξέρω ότι μπορούμε να δημιουργήσουμε πολλή δράση στο ρινγκ για όλους τους οπαδούς που παρακολουθούν. Έχω πολλά πλεονεκτήματα σε αυτόν τον αγώνα. Η ταχύτητα και η δύναμή μου, μαζί με τη στρατηγική και την εμπειρία μου, είναι όλα πλεονεκτήματα για μένα.
«Ποτέ δεν φανταζόμουν ότι βρίσκομαι σε αυτό το σημείο τώρα, όταν ξεκίνησα την καριέρα μου. Ειδικά για να είμαι εδώ τώρα και ακόμα να παλεύω με τον καλύτερο τρόπο. Είναι πραγματικά ένα δώρο που έλαβα.
«Πέρασαν δύο χρόνια από τότε που ήμουν στο ρινγκ και ήταν καλό για μένα να ξεκουραστώ. Βοήθησε πολύ το σώμα και το μυαλό μου. Αυτή τη φορά, Είμαι τόσο ενθουσιασμένος όσο ποτέ και νιώθω σαν να είμαι νέος.
«Θα μπορούσα να είχα πολεμήσει αρκετούς εύκολους αντιπάλους. Διάλεξα τον καλύτερο αντίπαλο γιατί θέλω να προσθέσω περισσότερα στην κληρονομιά και τα επιτεύγματά μου. Πρέπει να αποδείξω ότι δεν έχω τελειώσει ακόμα.
«Έχουμε μια στρατηγική που ξέρουμε πώς να χρησιμοποιήσουμε εναντίον ενός νότιου ποδιού. Θέλει να παλέψει από τα πόδια μέχρι τα νύχια και αυτό θα είναι προς όφελός μου. Είμαστε προετοιμασμένοι για οτιδήποτε. Αν θέλει να χρησιμοποιήσει το πλεονέκτημα προσέγγισης χρηστών, είμαστε έτοιμοι.
«Η οικογένειά μου με υποστηρίζει τόσο πολύ, γιατί ξέρουν ότι θέλω να παλέψω και να φέρω τιμή στη χώρα μου. Συγχρόνως, Είμαι επίσης εδώ για να δείξω μόνος μου ότι μπορώ ακόμα να το κάνω στα 42 μου χρόνια.
«Αυτός θα μπορούσε να είναι ο τελευταίος μου αγώνας, ή μπορεί να υπάρχουν περισσότερα. Όπως έλεγα πάντα, είναι ένα κάθε φορά. Μετά τον αγώνα, Θα μιλήσω για το σχέδιο και θα δω αν έρχεται άλλος αγώνας.
«Είμαι χαρούμενος που το έκανα τόσο καιρό με το ίδιο προπονητικό επιτελείο. Ξέρω ότι είναι ευχαριστημένοι με τις προετοιμασίες μου για αυτόν τον αγώνα. Η φωτιά στην προπόνηση είναι ακόμα εκεί. Είναι το ίδιο με αυτά τα τελευταία 15 χρόνια.
«Ξέρω ότι η καριέρα μου δεν θα διαρκέσει για πάντα, γι 'αυτό αρχίζω να βοηθάω τους νέους μαχητές σε αυτό το άθλημα που θέλουν να ακολουθήσουν τα βήματά μου. Είναι πολύ σημαντικό για μένα σε αυτό το σημείο της καριέρας μου ».
Freddie Roach
«Πήραμε αυτόν τον αγώνα επειδή πιστεύουμε ότι ο Errol Spence Jr.. είναι ένας από τους καλύτερους μαχητές εκεί έξω. Μίλησα με τον Manny όλα αυτά τα χρόνια και πάντα έλεγε ότι θέλει να είναι ο καλύτερος σε αυτό που κάνει. Δεν έχει νόημα να μπαίνεις εκεί με κάποιον δημοφιλή μαχητή που δεν είναι καλός. Θέλουμε να παλέψουμε με τους καλύτερους. Συγχαίρω πολλούς όταν επέλεξε να πολεμήσει τον Έρολ.
«Το να είσαι έξω από το ρινγκ για λίγο μπορεί να πάει με οποιονδήποτε τρόπο με κάποιον σαν τον Manny. Το πράγμα είναι, γυμνάζεται όλη την ώρα. Μου δείχνει όλα όσα έχει να κάνει όταν είναι στις Φιλιππίνες και απλώς του κάνω μικρές προσαρμογές. Όταν εμφανιστεί εδώ, είναι έτοιμος να φύγει.
«Είχε ίσως τον καλύτερο του σπαρνγκ χθες, πήγαμε δέκα γύρους και πήρε δύο νοκ ντάουν. Wasταν ο παλιός Manny Pacquiao από 10 χρόνια πριν. Δεν είναι τόσο μεγάλος που χτυπάει συνήθως στο welterweight, αλλά εκείνα τα χτυπήματα χθες ήταν μια μεγάλη ώθηση για αυτόν.
«Ο Σπενς είναι καλός πυγμάχος, αλλά είναι πολύ καλός γκρουπ. Το ξέρουμε όταν μπαίνουμε μέσα, πρέπει να είμαστε έξυπνοι επιστρέφοντας έξω. Πρέπει να είναι γρήγοροι συνδυασμοί και μετά να βγουν αμέσως.
«Είπα στον Manny ότι το να ρίξει νωρίς τον Keith Thurman του έδωσε μεγάλη ώθηση σε αυτόν τον αγώνα και θα ήθελα να το ξαναδώ σε αυτόν τον αγώνα.. Ξέρει ότι πρέπει να χρησιμοποιήσει την ταχύτητά του για να το κάνει αυτό. Καταλαβαίνει απόλυτα τι θέλω.
«Ο Manny Pacquiao πάντα αγαπούσε να πολεμάει τα Southpaws. Καταλαβαίνει πώς λειτουργούν και τι θέλουν να κάνουν. Αυτός είναι πραγματικά ένας από τους μεγάλους λόγους που κάναμε αυτόν τον αγώνα.
«Νομίζω ότι ο Μάνι θα βγει εκτός Spence. Το βήμα του είναι απίστευτο και πολύ καλύτερο από αυτό του αντιπάλου του. Ο Σπένς σε ακολουθεί και είναι βαριά στα πόδια του. Φαίνεται πολύ στημένος στο έδαφος. Η ταχύτητα του Μάνι θα τον κυριεύσει. Είμαι πολύ ευχαριστημένος με το πλάνο του παιχνιδιού μέχρι τώρα ».
BUBOY FERNANDEZ
«Wasμουν πολύ ενθουσιασμένος όταν άκουσα για αυτόν τον αγώνα επειδή ο Errol Spence Jr.. είναι ένας μεγάλος μαχητής. Έμεινα έκπληκτος επειδή ο Manny δεν έχει αγωνιστεί εδώ και δύο χρόνια. Αλλά ήξερα αμέσως ότι αυτός θα είναι ένας συναρπαστικός αγώνας.
«Προφανώς υπάρχει διαφορετικός Μάνι λόγω της ηλικίας του, αλλά το μυαλό του είναι πάντα στο άθλημα. Πριν φτάσουμε στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, είχαμε ήδη κάνει σπαρτ και προπονούμαστε στις Φιλιππίνες.
«Η ομάδα ήταν πολύ ευχαριστημένη με την απόδοση του Manny στο στρατόπεδο. Η προετοιμασία πηγαίνει τέλεια και πρέπει απλώς να συνεχίσουμε. Αυτό πρόκειται να γίνει 100% Manny Pacquiao τον Αύγουστο 21.
«Δεν μπορώ να αποφασίσω αν αυτός θα είναι ο τελευταίος αγώνας του Μάνι. Μόνο αυτός μπορεί να αποφασίσει αν θέλει να συνεχίσει την κληρονομιά του ή όχι. Αν ήταν στο χέρι μου, Θα ήθελα να αγωνιστεί άλλη μια φορά στις Φιλιππίνες για τον λαό του. Όλα εξαρτώνται από τον Manny.
«Σέβομαι τον Errol Spence Jr.. Είναι καλός μαχητής και παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής. Ξέρουμε ότι δεν μπορούμε να τον υποτιμήσουμε. Είναι ένας έξυπνος μαχητής, έτσι ξέρουμε ότι πρέπει να είναι ο Manny 100%. Νομίζω ότι αυτό θα καταλήξει να είναι ένας μεγάλος αγώνας ποδιών-ποδιών ».
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ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΜΕ ΤΟ PACQUIAO VS. SPENCE JR. Pacquiao vs. Spence θα δει τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή των οκτώ κατηγοριών και γερουσιαστή των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao αντιμετωπίζουν ενιαία παγκόσμια πρωταθλήτρια WBC και IBF Welterweight Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.. στο κύριο συμβάν FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View το Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
Η πληρωμή ανά προβολή ξεκινά στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT και διαθέτει παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή WBA Welterweight Yordenis Ugás αντιπαράθεση με την Αργεντινή Fabián "TNT" Maidana στο συν-κύριο γεγονός, ενώ πρώην παγκόσμιοι πρωταθλητές και τσακωτές όλων των δράσεων Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero και Ο «φαύλος» Βίκτορ Ορτίθ θα συναντηθεί σε μια μονομαχία 10 γύρων welterweight. Έναρξη της πληρωμής ανά προβολή στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT, αήττητος υποψήφιος με φτερό βάρος Μαρκ Μαγκσαγιό μάχεται με τον πρώην παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή Ιούλιος Ceja σε ένα αξιοθέατο 10 γύρων.
Ο αήττητος Super Bantamweight υποψήφιος Carlos Castro αντιμετωπίζει τον πρώην Challenger του τίτλου Oscar Escandon για να ανοίξει τηλεοπτική εκπομπή στο 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT PHOENIX (Ιούλιος 29, 2021) -Αήττητος δύο φορές παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής David "The Red Flag" Benavídez θα αντιμετωπίσει τον πρώην πρωταθλητή Jose Uzcategui σε μια εξάλειψη τίτλων WBC Super Middleweight καθώς ο Benavídez επιστρέφει στη γενέτειρά του, το Phoenix, για πρώτη φορά μετά από έξι χρόνια στο κύριο γεγονός του SHOWTIME το Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 28 σε μια εκδήλωση Premier Champions Boxing από το Footprint Center - το σπίτι των Phoenix Suns και Mercury.
Η τηλεοπτική εκπομπή SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ξεκινά στις 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT και θα περιλαμβάνει την πολυαναμενόμενη επιστροφή του μακροχρόνιου διεκδικητή Χοσέ Μπεναβίδες, ο μεγαλύτερος αδελφός του David Benavídez, αντιμετωπίζει την Αργεντινή Φρανσίσκο Εμανουέλ Τόρες στη συμπαράσταση 10 γύρων σούπερ welterweight. Η έναρξη της τηλεοπτικής μετάδοσης είναι αήττητη υποψήφια Carlos Castro αναλαμβάνοντας πρώην διεκδικητής τίτλου Όσκαρ Escandon σε μια 10-στρογγυλή έξοχο bantamweight αγώνα. Οι αδελφοί Benavídez και ο Castro κατάγονται από το Φοίνιξ και έχουν ως στόχο να εντυπωσιάσουν τους οπαδούς της γενέτειράς τους.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από την Sampson Boxing και την TGB Promotions, είναι προς πώληση τώρα και είναι διαθέσιμα για αγορά μέσω Ticketmaster.com.
«Είμαι χαρούμενος που θα φέρω τον David‘ El Bandera Roja ’Benavidez στη γενέτειρά του για να αγωνιστεί μετά από τόσα χρόνια μακριά,»Είπε ο Sampson Lewkowicz του Sampson Boxing. «Θα είναι ένα συγκλονιστικό πάρτι καλωσορίσματος για εκείνον και όλους τους θαυμαστές».
Ακόμα μόλις 24 ετών, Ο Μπεναβίντεθ (24-0, 21 KOs) μπαίνει σε αυτόν τον αγώνα έχοντας νοκ άουτ τους τέσσερις τελευταίους αντιπάλους του, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του Σεπτεμβρίου 2019 νοκ άουτ του δύο φορές πρωταθλητής σούπερ μεσαίου βάρους Άντονι Ντίρελ. Πιο πρόσφατα, κέρδισε νίκες σταμάτημα επί του Roamer Alexis Angulo τον Αύγουστο 2020 και τον Ρόναλντ Έλις τον Μάρτιο του τρέχοντος έτους. Ο Benavídez εκπαιδεύεται από τον πατέρα του José Sr., μαζί με τον αδερφό του και πρώην διεκδικητή του τίτλου, Χοσέ Τζούνιορ. Σε 2017, έγινε ο νεότερος πρωταθλητής σούπερ μεσαίου βάρους στην ιστορία της πυγμαχίας νικώντας τον Ρόναλντ Γκάβριλ στο SHOWTIME μόλις 20 ετών. Εκπροσωπώντας την πατρίδα του τον Φοίνιξ, Αριζόνα., Ο Benavídez πήγε από ένα 15χρονο θαύμα που έκανε πόλεμο με τους Gennady Golovkin και Peter Quillin, στον διεκδικητή του παγκόσμιου τίτλου με σερί νοκ άουτ 10 αγώνων από 2015 μέσω 2017, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του νοκ-άουτ του Ροτζέλιο Μεντίνα με έναν συνδυασμό επτά γροθιών που του χάρισε την πρώτη του ευκαιρία τίτλου.
«Είμαι πολύ ενθουσιασμένος που θα παλέψω μπροστά στους οπαδούς της γενέτειράς μου,»Είπε ο Μπεναβέντεζ. «Είναι ένα όνειρο που έγινε πραγματικότητα για μένα να επιστρέψω στο σπίτι ως παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής δύο φορές. Προπονούμαι για τον Ουζκατεγκούι σαν να είναι παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής γιατί έχει μεγάλη εμπειρία και πεινάει μαχητής. Ξέρω ότι χρειάζεται αυτή τη νίκη, αλλά δεν θα το αφήσω να συμβεί. Παραμένω αφοσιωμένος και με κίνητρο για να κερδίσω τον Αύγουστο 28 στο SHOWTIME και θέλω να φαίνομαι εντυπωσιακός κάνοντας αυτό για να γίνω ακόμα μεγαλύτερος και καλύτερος αγώνας στο μέλλον ».
Γεννήθηκε στη Βενεζουέλα και αγωνίζεται έξω από την Τιχουάνα, Μεξικό, Uzcategui (31-4, 26 KOs) κατέκτησε έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο 168 λιβρών τον Μάρτιο του 2018 σταματώντας τον βετεράνο διεκδικητή Andre Dirrell μετά από οκτώ γύρους. Ο 30χρονος έβαλε τον εαυτό του σε θέση να παλέψει για έναν τίτλο με τέσσερις συνεχόμενες νίκες στα δίχτυα 2015 μέσω 2016, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της νίκης επί του τότε αήττητου Τζούλιους Τζάκσον. Από τότε που έχασε τον τίτλο από τον αήττητο πρωταθλητή Caleb Plant τον Ιανουάριο 2019, Ο Uzcategui έχει αναπηδήσει για να κερδίσει τρεις από τους τέσσερις τελευταίους αγώνες του, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των νικών με νοκ άουτ 2021 πάνω από τον Jaime Hernandez Lopez και τον Josue Obando.
«Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος που θα επιστρέψω στη μεγάλη σκηνή για αυτόν τον αγώνα,»Είπε ο Ουζκατεγκούι. «Ξέρω τι αντιμετωπίζω με τον Μπεναβέντεζ. Είναι ένας μεγάλος μαχητής, και αυτό είναι το μεγαλύτερο κίνητρό μου. Αυτός θα είναι πόλεμος και ανυπομονώ να δώσω στους ανθρώπους έναν μεγάλο αγώνα. Και οι δυο μας ερχόμαστε σε καβγά, οπότε αυτό θα είναι ένα κλασικό στις 28 Αυγούστου ».
Ο 28χρονος Benavídez (27-1, 18 KOs) είναι ο μεγαλύτερος αδελφός του headliner του πρωταγωνιστή David και επιστρέφει για να πολεμήσει στη γενέτειρά του, το Phoenix, για πρώτη φορά μετά από έξι χρόνια.. Ένας μακροπρόθεσμος υποψήφιος, Ο Benavídez θα επιστρέψει στη δράση για πρώτη φορά μετά την απόσυρση του τίτλου 147 λιρών στον Terence Crawford τον Οκτώβριο 2018. Ο Benavídez είχε κερδίσει στο παρελθόν νίκες έναντι υποψηφίων όπως ο Mauricio Herrera, Ο Φρανσίσκο Σαντάνα και ο Φρανκ Ρόχας στο δρόμο για αυτή την ευκαιρία για τον παγκόσμιο τίτλο.
«Είμαι πολύ ενθουσιασμένος που θα επιστρέψω στο ρινγκ μετά από λίγη ώρα εκτός,»Είπε ο Μπεναβίντεθ. «Νιώθω πιο ώριμη, με κίνητρο και ισχυρότερο από ποτέ. Το να πολεμάς δίπλα στον αδερφό μου και στη γενέτειρά μου είναι πραγματικά ένα όνειρο που έγινε πραγματικότητα. Ανυπομονώ πραγματικά να κάνω μια τρομερή επιστροφή. Δεν έχει σημασία ποιον βάζουν μπροστά μου, Σας εγγυώμαι ότι θα τα βγάλω. Κανείς δεν θα θέλει να χάσει αυτή τη βραδιά, γιατί εγώ και ο αδερφός μου φέρνουμε τα πυροτεχνήματα ».
Κατάγεται από το πλούσιο σε πυγμαχία Μπουένος Άιρες, Αργεντινή, Τόρες (17-3, 5 KOs) μπαίνει σε αυτόν τον αγώνα ο νικητής των εννέα τελευταίων του διαγωνισμών που χρονολογούνται από 2018. Ο 31χρονος θα αγωνιστεί στις ΗΠΑ. για τρίτη φορά τον Αύγουστο 28, έχοντας σημειώσει κρατικές νίκες επί του Cleotis Pendarvis τον Αύγουστο 2020 και Louis Hernandez τον Φεβρουάριο του τρέχοντος έτους. Ο Τόρες κέρδισε πρόσφατα μια ομόφωνη απόφαση επί του Αλέξι Ριβέρα τον Ιούνιο, καθώς προετοιμάζεται για τον πιο σκληρό αγώνα του μέχρι σήμερα εναντίον του Μπεναβέντεζ.
«Είμαι πολύ ενθουσιασμένος για αυτόν τον αγώνα,»Είπε ο Τόρες. «Θέλω να ευχαριστήσω ολόκληρη την ομάδα μου για αυτή την ευκαιρία να συμμετάσχουν σε έναν τόσο σημαντικό αγώνα. Αυτή είναι μια μεγάλη ευκαιρία για μένα να πάω στο επόμενο επίπεδο ενάντια σε έναν σπουδαίο μαχητή που είχε μια εξαιρετική καριέρα. Θα δουλέψω πολύ σκληρά για να κερδίσω τη νίκη τον Αύγουστο 14 και υψώστε τη σημαία της Αργεντινής ».
Κάστρο (26-0, 11 KOs) έχει ανέβει στην κατάταξη από τότε που έγινε επαγγελματίας 2012 καθώς αναζητά μια βολή σε ένα πρωτάθλημα super bantamweight. Ο ντόπιος του Φοίνιξ πρόσθεσε δύο νίκες στο 2020, νικώντας τον Ιησού Ρουίζ τον Φεβρουάριο πριν σταματήσει τον μακροχρόνιο διεκδικητή Σέζαρ Χουάρες σε τέσσερις γύρους τον Ιούλιο. Ο Κάστρο έβγαινε από 2019 εκστρατεία που τον είδε να σημειώνει τρεις νίκες, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της ομόφωνης απόφασης 10 γύρων θριαμβεύει επί του πρώην διεκδικητή του τίτλου Genesis Servania και του βετεράνου διεκδικητή Mario Diaz.
«Είμαι πολύ ευγνώμων για αυτήν την ευκαιρία να πολεμήσω έναν εξαιρετικό αντίπαλο στο Όσκαρ Εσκάντον,»Είπε ο Κάστρο. «Έχω πολύ κίνητρο να κάνω μια εξαιρετική εμφάνιση μπροστά στους οπαδούς της γενέτειράς μου. Τον Αύγουστο 28, Θα είμαι έτοιμος να επιδείξω όλες τις ικανότητές μου και τη σκληρή δουλειά μου στο ρινγκ, οπότε φεύγω με το χέρι ψηλά ».
Με καταγωγή από την Ibague, Κολομβία, Escandon (26-5, 18 KOs) έχει αντιμετωπίσει μια σειρά από κορυφαίους διεκδικητές και πρωταθλητές, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του πρωταθλητή featherweight Gary Russell Jr. και σούπερ πρωταθλητής bantamweight Brandon Figueroa, συν τον σκληρό υποψήφιο Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Ο Escandon κατέκτησε έναν ενδιάμεσο τίτλο στο 2016 όταν έβγαλε νοκ άουτ τον Robinson Castellanos για να κερδίσει τον παγκόσμιο τίτλο του εναντίον του Russell. Πιο πρόσφατα, Ο Escandon σημείωσε ένα νοκ-άουτ στον πρώτο γύρο πάνω από τον αήττητο υποψήφιο Jhack Tepora τον Δεκέμβριο 2019.
“Είμαι πολύ συγκεντρωμένος στην προπόνηση για αυτόν τον αγώνα γιατί ξέρω ότι μια νίκη μπορεί να με οδηγήσει σε άλλη ευκαιρία για παγκόσμιο τίτλο,” είπε ο Εσκάντον. “Ο Κάστρο είναι ένας καλός νεαρός μαχητής που έχει ένα γερό τρύπημα και μπορεί να κινηθεί. Νομίζω όμως ότι είναι ο τέλειος αντίπαλος για μένα. Υπάρχουν πολλά πράγματα που μπορούμε να κάνουμε για να κερδίσουμε αυτόν τον αγώνα και ανυπομονώ να πάω εκεί τον Αύγουστο 28 και δείξτε το.”
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Rising Unbeaten Contender Antonio Russell Steps Up To Battle Former World Champion Emmanuel Rodríguez For Interim WBA Bantamweight Title in Co-Main Event Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT Εισιτήρια για πώληση τώρα! CARSON, CALIF. (Ιούλιος 15, 2021) -Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής δύο κατηγοριών Guillermo Rigondeaux will face bantamweight world championJohn Riel πρωτάθλημαfor his WBO belt onSaturday, Αύγουστος 14 ζωντανά στο SHOWTIME με τίτλο πρωταθλητή Premier Boxing Champions από το Dignity Health Sports Sports στο Carson, Καλιφόρνια.
Η τηλεοπτική εκπομπή SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ξεκινά στις 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT και θα δει επίσης ανερχόμενο αήττητο διεκδικητή Antonio Russell face the toughest test of his career in former world championΕμμανουήλ Ροντρίγκεζ καθώς διεκδικούν το WBA Interim Bantamweight Title στο co-main event. Έναρξη της τηλεοπτικής μετάδοσης, πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Rau'shee Warren μονομαχίες Ντάμιεν Βάσκες σε αγώνα 10 γύρων bantamweight.
Η εκδήλωση προωθείται από την TGB Promotions. Τα εισιτήρια πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν στο AXS.com.
“Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the most skilled fighters in all of boxing and he will seek to add to his resume against the exciting three-division champion and reigning 118-pound titlist John Riel Casimero,», είπε ο Τομ Μπράουν, Πρόεδρος της TGB Προσφορές. “These are two fighters who have accomplished a lot in the sport, but each can elevate themselves to new heights with a victory on August 14. Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, Antonio Russell looks to announce himself as the next Russell brother in line for a world title, against the sturdiest test of his career in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Opening up the night of bantamweight duels, Rau’shee Warren can step closer to regaining a bantamweight championship when he faces Damien Vázquez. These three fights will have huge implications on the future of the bantamweight division, which always provides great action for the fans.”
A longtime champion of the 122-pound division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KOs) moved down in weight and captured a WBA bantamweight title against Liborio Solis in February 2020 σε SHOWTIME. Since turning professional in 2009 after one of the best amateur careers in history, Rigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified super bantamweight world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko.
“This is a big fight for me and my team because we have a chance to win that WBO title,»Είπε ο Ριγκοντό. “Fighting on SHOWTIME once again is going to be fun and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Although I’ve been out of the ring for well over a year, I’m still in great shape and have plans to ruin Casimero’s dreams. I know he has a lot of power, but he’s fighting a man with excellent boxing skills and a high ring IQ. I’m going to box circles around Casimero and show him what ‘El Chacal’ is all about. My trainer Ronnie Shields, and I have been working on some new tricks, so don’t be surprised if I knock him out.”
The 32-year-old Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) of Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines will make his second title defense in this August 14 ταιριάξει, having successfully defended it for the first time by knocking out Duke Micah in September 2020. Casimero trains in Las Vegas and originally won the title with an impressive third-round stoppage of Zolani Tete in November 2019. The three-division champion had previously captured titles at flyweight and light flyweight in a career that dates back to 2007. This will be his third career fight in the U.S. and his second to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park.
“I am very excited to be back on SHOWTIME and fighting in Southern California where a lot of Filipino fans can come see me fight,»Είπε ο Κασιμέρο. “I look forward to defending my title against Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is known to a lot of Filipino fans for beating my fellow countryman Nonito Donaire . I will show the boxing world how to beat Rigondeaux and send him into retirement once and for all.”
The middle brother between WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. και 2016 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KOs) announced his arrival amongst the bantamweight division contenders with a technical decision over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in December 2020 σε SHOWTIME. The 28-year-old from Capitol Heights, Md. έγινε επαγγελματίας το 2015 after an impressive amateur career. After four wins in 2019, Russell kicked off 2020 defeating Jesus Martinez in February.
“I’m very excited for this fight on August 14 σε SHOWTIME,»Είπε ο Ράσελ. “I’ve put in the work and I’m always ready to fight, no matter when the call comes. I’m so focused right now. Rodriguez is the only thing on my mind and I’m ready to put on a show.”
The 28-year-old Rodríguez (19-2, 12 KOs) returns to action after dropping a controversial split-decision to Reymart Gaballo last December on SHOWTIME. Fighting out of Manati, Πουέρτο Ρίκο, Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 title bout.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for this fight,” said Rodríguez. “Everyone knows what happened in my last fight against Gaballo. Αυτή τη φορά, I’m not leaving it up to the judges. I’m going for the knockout and a statement victory.”
Λαβύρινθος (18-3, 4 KOs) bounced back from a close decision loss in a world title fight against then unbeaten former champion Nordine Oubaali in January 2019 by earning decisions over Gilberto Mendoza and Sharone Carter. A southpaw from Cincinnati, Οχάιο, Warren won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by split-decision. The 34-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 και 2012.
“Vázquez is not the type of fighter that can compete with me,»Είπε ο Γουόρεν. “When they sent me the name, I looked at one of his fights and 10 seconds was all I needed to see. I really want to face Rigondeaux, but I’m going to handle this and I’m going to wait until I get who I want to get. I’ve been sparring with a lot of top amateurs and that’s been keeping me sharp. They throw punches in bunches and they’re keeping me on my toes heading into August 14.”
The 24-year-old southpaw Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 KOs) was born in Thornton, Col. and now fights out of Las Vegas. The younger brother of former two-time champion Israel Vázquez, he most recently lost to super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa last September after having previously scored a stoppage win over Alejandro Moreno in February of 2020. Vázquez turned pro in 2013 and reeled off 14 consecutive wins to begin his career in the paid ranks.
“This is a great opportunity for me,” said Vázquez. “I turned pro at sixteen-years-old, so I took a much needed break after the Brandon Figueroa fight. Now I’m back and more ready than ever. I’m back fighting at bantamweight and that’s for sure the best weight for me going forward. I’m ready to show the world what I’m capable of. Αυτό πρόκειται να είναι ένας πόλεμος. Warren is a world class fighter, but if he thinks this is an easy fight, then he is totally mistaken and I’ll prove it on August 14.”
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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. Errol Spence JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ Unified WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Photos from Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Ιούλιος 12, 2021) -Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής οκτώ κατηγοριών και γερουσιαστής των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol “The Truth” Spence Jr..at press conference in Los Angeles Sunday as they previewed their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
The pay-per-view will begin at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT as Spence will look to earn a legacy-defining victory, while Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από TGB Προσφορές, MP Promotions και Man Down Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν μέσω t-mobilearena.com και axs.com.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Sunday:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“There were a lot of opportunities for me to pick an easier fight than this. But I picked Errol Spence Jr. because I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans. I’m a fighter and boxing is my passion.
“Errol Spence Jr. is aggressive, young and undefeated. He’s dedicated to his career. This is definitely not an easy opponent. This is the kind of opponent you can never underestimate.
“It’s been a long time since I fought a southpaw opponent. We had to change some of our strategy compared to previous fights and we’ll throw some different combinations.
“I don’t think Errol needs advice from Floyd Mayweather. I believe that Errol is a better fighter than Mayweather. Errol can teach Floyd how to fight toe-to-toe.
“I don’t want to be overconfident, because Errol is too good of an opponent. His determination and passion for the sport is always there. When I say I’m going to do something, it’s real and from the heart, it’s not to impress anybody.
“I had started training in the last week of May in the Philippines. So when I got here to Los Angeles, I was just continuing what I was doing. It’s good for me to have the rest that I’ve had the last two years. I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old until now. When I went back to training, I was still hungry and dedicated.
“I won’t predict another first round knockdown like I had against Thurman. I’m focusing my mind, body and spirit on winning the fight. That’s the only goal. “This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. I can’t say it’s the biggest, because I’ve been fighting the best fighters in the world for years. But he’s right up there with anyone I’ve faced.
“I’ve been boxing for more than 25 careers as a pro. I think that I’ve seen every kind of style that’s out there.
“This is a one of a kind and prodigious fight. There’s going to be a lot of action in the ring. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me and I’m happy to be in this position again fighting one of the best fighters in the world.”
Errol Spence JR.
“This is a great opportunity. Coming off of my accident I went right to fighting Danny Garcia and now Pacquiao. A lot of people were in the Pacquiao sweepstakes. When I got the call about this fight, I agreed right away and didn’t give it a second thought.
“There aren’t that many southpaws in boxing, so you don’t usually spar that many. We’ve got a lot of guys in camp now who can fight that left-handed style. Obviously I can’t find someone who fights exactly like Manny, but you can find guys who can mimic the tempo and pace. So that’s who we’ve been working with.
“You can see that Manny is still an explosive fighter with great speed. We’ve been putting together a game plan and we’ve been working on implementing it. Come August 21, you’ll see it in the ring.
“Manny can lull you to sleep giving you compliments. Αλλά μόλις τα δαχτυλίδια κουδούνι, he’s going to jump all over you.
“My chin since the accident has been tested in sparring and in the Danny Garcia fight. I imagine Manny is going to try to come in and test it as well.
“Just because he’s 42-years-old I don’t think it’s going to hurt him in training. He’s not blowing up in weight between fights and he’s not distracted. That’s why he’s been the same Manny Pacquiao for decades. I’m looking forward to the same Pacquiao who fought Keith Thurman and before that.
“Manny has a lot of tendencies, of course you’re going to see some things over the span of his whole career. When it’s time to buckle down, you know he’s the guy who’s going to fight. It can be a pro or a con, but he’s going to make it a fan-friendly fight.
“I don’t see myself ever getting knocked out. I just don’t see it. We’re going to be mindful that he has power. He knocked down Thurman and hurt him with a body shot. We’ll keep that in mind. But I’m not thinking about if he can knock me out.
“I have the ability to finish Pacquiao. Για μένα όμως, I’m focused on winning the fight. If you rush and go for the knockout, you either look sloppy or something goes wrong. I have to fight my fight and at my pace. Αν το νοκ-άουτ έρχεται, I’ll go for it.
“This is going to be a great fight. Pacquiao is going to bring it like he always does, but I’m definitely going to come through with the victory.”
“My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line,” – Charlo “This is the fight of my life…The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait,” – Castaño Unified WBC, WBA and IBF Champion Charlo Battles WBO World Champion Castaño In Undisputed 154-Pound Title Showdown Saturday, Ιούλιος 17 Live on SHOWTIME from AT&T Center in San Antonio in Premier Boxing Champions Event SAN ANTONIO (Ιούλιος 7, 2021) – Unified WBC, WBA and IBF World ChampionJermell Charlo and WBO World ChampionBrian Castañotook part in a virtual press conference Wednesday to preview their battle for the undisputed 154-pound championship which headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Ιούλιος 17 from AT&T Center in San Antonio in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν μέσω www.attcenter.com.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and will see the hard-hitting unified champion Charlo and the exciting Argentine Castaño go toe-to-toe as all of the super welterweight championship belts are on the line for the first time in the four-belt era.
Εδώ είναι αυτό που οι μαχητές είχαν να πουν την Τετάρτη:
JERMELL Charlo
“We have 10 days to go and I’m excited. This is the most important time of my life. I love this. I’ve been doing this since I was a kid. My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line.
“Castaño is going to leave everything in the ring. So we’re not playing any games. Έχω την κατάρτιση πραγματικά σκληρά. I’ve added things that have made me better because I know for a fact that this is going to be a great fight.
“I love my home state of Texas and I love fighting there. We’re bred differently. We’re a state that’s fought our own wars. This is huge. It’s a legacy fight for me and I’m ready for it.
“I know what I possess in the ring. Όταν έρθει η ώρα για την καταπολέμηση, I instantly become the best warrior that there is out there.
“I’ve suffered my whole life, so there’s nothing in this world that can make me suffer more than what I went through growing up. Castaño is a great fighter who puts on a lot of pressure. But I know my abilities and I know my power. Every punch I throw is dominant and every shot I throw is painful for my opponent. I have a lot of unique abilities in me and I’m going to bring some tricks into this fight.
“I haven’t punched Castaño yet so I don’t know what his chin will do when I hit him. I know he’s got a big heart. I’m just going to do what I do, which is what everyone knows that I do. Everyone sees what I can do each time I get into the ring.
“I’ve been feeling really good in training camp. Better than I’ve ever felt. I’m in my prime right now and I feel stronger fight by fight. I’ve been developing every camp.
“I’ve got belts on belts and he’s got one belt. I’m ready to take that strap too. I’ve been paying attention to what he’s been doing. I haven’t just been sitting around since I fought Jeison Rosario. I’ve been working.
“Right now I’m not worried about what’s happening after this fight. I can only focus on what’s in front of me. I’m tunnel-visioned right now. This is what I want and I can’t see anything outside of victory on July 17.
“You’re going to see a more developed Jermell Charlo on July 17. I guarantee you’re going to see a top pound-for-pound fighter. At any point, this fight could be over with.
“This is a major fight because it’s history for me and my family. It’s huge for everyone that I represent and that’s been supporting me for all these years. It was due time to get in there for this fight. The belts and the money are not on my mind. What’s on my mind is the legacy.
“Not a lot of people get these opportunities. This fight is going to solidify a lot of different things in people’s minds about the Charlos.”
BRIAN CASTAÑO
“This is my opportunity. This is the fight of my life. I’m a world champion and Charlo is a world champion. The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait. Αυτό είναι ο χρόνος μου. This fight is so important for my life. I hope to become undisputed on July 17 for my country and for my Latin supporters.
“This is one of the most important fights in Argentina’s history. It’s for four belts, undisputed at 154 λίρες. It’s a great opportunity for my team, μάνατζέρ μου, my family and most importantly, για εμενα. This will be the hardest fight of my career.
“Charlo is a great fighter, there’s no doubt about it. But I came here to do my job and I’m going to come forward. I’m the type of fighter that is always going after you. I’m always there to pressure you. Even though Charlo said that I don’t have anything he hasn’t seen before, he has never seen anybody with my fighting style.
“I’ve seen Charlo knock down a lot of fighters with just one punch. That’s something to look out for. Ωστόσο, I have more of a variety in my arsenal than anybody he has fought before. If I have to be more aggressive and go for more power instead of finesse, rest assured that I can knock him down as well.
“Ring rust will not be an issue at all. I train every day. I spar three times a week. I’ve been training twice a day lately. I am in rhythm and in shape. I am coming for the four belts.
“On July 17, I can guarantee that I will bare my soul, I will leave my heart in the ring and do everything in my power to become the undisputed, unified champion of the world.
“I think that Charlo is in the prime of his career as well. That’s why I looked for this fight. This is the fight I’ve been looking for because we are both in the best moment of our career, and I want to take advantage of it.
“I am out for glory. I want to be the first in history to be undisputed champion at 154 pounds in the four-belt era and also be one of the best Argentinian and Latin American boxers that ever lived. I’m going for it all. I’m going to leave it all out there on Saturday night and there’s no reason why I can’t be both one of the best pound-for-pound fighters and also one of the best Argentinian boxers ever.
“If I win, the glory would be equal to a potential Argentina World Cup title next year. Ωστόσο, soccer is different because you have 10 other people that you can rely on. Messi has 10 teammates that he can pass the ball to when things get tough, but when I’m in the ring I’m on my own. Boxing is more of an individual challenge. When I’m up against the ropes, I have to get out of it on my own. The glory and the excitement of a win would be the same as an Argentina World Cup for my country.
“This opportunity to make history for my country and for Latin American people brings out very strong emotions in me. I don’t want to let down my Latin American people from all over the world. I feel an immense amount of pride in that and I am up to the challenge.
“I have not had the opportunity to meet Manu Ginobili, but he is an icon in Argentinian sports. He is one of the best ever and what he represents is iconic both as an athlete and as a person. He has both my admiration and my respect.
“I am aware that people may not know me, but I’m here to create my own path and pave my own way. I know that I haven’t fought that much lately and maybe that’s part of the reason why people don’t know me, but I turned down fights against opponents that weren’t of the caliber that I wanted to face. My goal has always been to go up against the best of the best and the elite of my division. I have that chance now and I’m going to prove why I deserve this chance and why I’m worth following.”
Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Scores Impressive Knockout Victory in Co-Main Event Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για Φωτογραφίες από Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για φωτογραφίες από τον Sean Michael Ham/ Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς CARSON, CALIF. (Ιούλιος 4, 2021) - Ανίκητος ανερχόμενο αστέρι Chris “Primetime” Colbertcruised to a unanimous decision victory overTugststogt NyambayarSaturday night to retain his Interim WBA Super Featherweight title in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Καλιφόρνια. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The 24-year-old Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) rode a dominant jab to victory as he landed 112 across the 12 rounds according to CompuBox, buoying a 218 να 78 advantage in punches landed. The Brooklyn-native used the jab to set up a variety of effective power punches that he was able to land from orthodox and southpaw stances.
“We had a tremendous training camp,” said Colbert. “We sparred a lot with a bigger guy in Michel Rivera, so I had a lot of practice using my speed and jab in camp. The jab is always a key in this sport.”
Mongolia’s Nyambayar (12-2, 9 KOs), who now fights out of Los Angeles, stepped in to fight Colbert on less than two weeks’ notice, replacing former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa after he suffered a training camp injury. Nyambayar had successful moments in his 130-pound debut, with Colbert even noting the Olympic silver medalist’s power, but he was unable to keep up a sustained attack or keep the busier Colbert from controlling the tempo.
“He carried power for a 126-pounder,” said Colbert. “Boxing is about hitting and not getting hit. I had to use my Muhammad Ali tactics and float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. This was a great fight and ‘Tug’ did a great job coming in off only a week and a half of training for me. I take off my hat to him and wish him nothing but the best in his career.” Colbert’s post-fight interview: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411543856345145345
Colbert rode his versatile offensive arsenal to a big advantage on the scorecards and statistically, dominating Nyambayar in punches landed as he connected on 106 power punches to 78 total punches landed by Nyambayar. Μετά 12 γύρους, the judges’ scores confirmed Colbert’s dominance, as he won the decision with scores of 117-111 και 118-110 δυο φορές.
“I’m number one in the WBA,” said Colbert. “So you know what time it is. I’m going to follow the plan and see what happens next.”
Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, rising lightweight contenderMichel Rivera(21-0, 14 KOs) scored a highlight-reel knockout overJon Fernandez(21-2, 18 KOs) in the eighth round of their WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator. Watch the knockout here: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411521691201724417
“I’m so excited and beyond happy to get this win,"Είπε ο Rivera. “Fernández was a strong, experienced opponent that forced me to change the game plan I had going in.”
An unbeaten Dominican fighter who now trains in Miami, Rivera seemed to take control of the action in round four, as he began to find a home for the straight right hand that would eventually end the fight. The tables turned momentarily in round six however, as Fernandez connected with a clean right hand to the head that put Rivera on the canvas for the first time in his career.
“I knew since the first round that I would have to be careful with him,"Είπε ο Rivera. “He had heavy hands and was taller than me, but I was faster and more skilled overall.”
The 23-year-old was able to weather the storm brought by the Spaniard Fernandez and made it through the round despite the knockdown. After regaining his momentum in the seventh round, Rivera broke through with a decisive right hand that crumpled Fernandez early in the eighth, prompting referee Jack Reiss to wave off the bout 44 seconds in the frame. Rivera held an 87 να 76 advantage in punches landed, and connected on 37% από διατρήσεις δύναμης του, σε σύγκριση με 27% from Fernandez.
“I want the fight with Rolando Romero next,"Είπε ο Rivera. “Once I do face him, I would like to go up against Gervonta Davis or Teofimo López.”
Before the night of fights, SHOWTIME host Brian Custer interviewed Bellator MMA No. 1-ranked Featherweight contender A.J. McKee, who will face current champion Patricio Pitbull in the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix final on July 31 at The Forum in Los Angeles. McKee interview: https://twitter.com/SHOsports/status/1411527740646465537
“I am going to go out there and dig into my bag of tricks and I am going to shock the world,” McKee said. “He’s done a lot for the sport and he has been my target for a long time, ever since I started to come up. I’ve been calling his name for 17 fights and it is time now to get it on.”
Asked if this fight was for the No. 1 spot on the Bellator pound-for-pound list, McKee said: “Definitely. Hands down. This fight is for the pound-for-pound best, νιώθω, στον κόσμο. Στο 145 λίρες, there’s not too many guys that can stop myself or Pitbull.”
McKee added: “This is not going the distance. Stylistically, it’s a bad match up for him. Nothing personal but my style is not a good match up for him…. I have to stay long, keep positioning and my feet. Distance is a big part of this fight. And catching him on the angle.”
Immediately following the SHOWTIME telecast, All Access: Ντέιβις vs. Barrios Epiloguepremiered on the network. It is also available now on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube page and can be watchedΕΔΩ.
Saturday’sSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Ιούλιος 4 στο 9 π.μ.. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME. On Monday, Ιούλιος 5, Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Mario Barrios will re-air and will include the exciting Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario WBC Super Welterweight title eliminator at 10 μ.μ. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Ο βετεράνος αθλητής Brian Custer φιλοξένησε την τηλεοπτική εκπομπή SHOWTIME, ενώ η ευέλικτη αγωνιστική φωνή Mauro Ranallo χειρίστηκε τη σφυρηλασία μαζί με τον αναλυτή του Hall of Fame Al Bernstein και τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή τριών κατηγοριών Abner Mares. Τρία Hall of Famers ολοκλήρωσαν την ομάδα τηλεοπτικών εκπομπών SHOWTIME – Έμμυ®award winning reporter Jim Gray, ανεπίσημος σκόρερ Steve Farhood και παγκοσμίου φήμης εκφωνητής δαχτυλιδιών Jimmy Lennon Jr.. The executive producer is four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. Η τηλεοπτική μετάδοση έγινε από τον Ray Smaltz III και σκηνοθετήθηκε από τον Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για Φωτογραφίες από Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για φωτογραφίες από τον Sean Michael Ham/ Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς CARSON, CALIF. (Ιούλιος 1, 2021) – Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertand hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayarfaced off Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Ιούλιος 3 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Καλιφόρνια.
Also featured at Thursday’s press conference were unbeaten rising starMichel Riveraand lightweight contenderJon Fernández, who square off in the co-main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT.
Για να ανοίξετε την τηλεοπτική εκπομπή, SHOWTIME will air a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios.
Η εκδήλωση προωθείται από την TGB Promotions. Τα εισιτήρια πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν στο AXS.com.
Εδώ είναι αυτό που οι μαχητές είχαν να πουν την Πέμπτη:
CHRIS COLBERT
“I was going to knock [Yuriorkis] Gamboa out cold, and now ‘King Tug’ has to take the knockout.
“My hard work is finally paying off. All I have to do is stay focused, αφιερωμένη, and disciplined, and then I’ll be the face of boxing in a couple of years.
“This venue is really known for wars. Come Saturday night I’m definitely going to bring the heat.
“I’m ready for this fight. Nyambayar knows he’s in for trouble on Saturday. Nobody out there can take a fight with me on a week-and-half notice and not be in for trouble.
“Me and Michel Rivera got a lot of rounds in together during training down in Miami. We did a great job all camp and I’m just ready and excited to get in the ring.
“I’ve been knocking out everyone they put in front me. They still don’t give me the respect I deserve yet. I just have to keep doing my thing on Saturday night and embarrass him.
“I can’t tell you if he’s my toughest opponent yet. I know that he’s not beating me, and that’s a promise. There’s no way a 126-pounder will come up in weight and beat me.
“He’s a fighter with only one loss, he can come back from that. But it’s not going to matter on Saturday night. He’s supposed to be confident in himself. He can’t say he’s going to get washed Saturday, but that’s what is going to happen.
“I appreciate ‘Tug’ for taking the fight, but Saturday night I’m going to get in there, dominate and beat him up. This is a Nissan vs. a Lamborghini, and I’m the Lambo.
“I agree that ‘King Tug’ might be better opposition than Yuriorkis Gamboa would have been. But it doesn’t matter if it was Gamboa, ‘King Tug’, or Arnold Schwarzenegger in there with me, it was always going to be the same outcome on Saturday night.
“My hair is orange this week as a dedication to the cause of fighting Multiple sclerosis. One of my friends, Ο Dave, back in New Jersey has it and he told me his story of how he was paralyzed as a kid and also had MS. Then I saw him on the Stairmaster in the gym the next day for like an hour. I saw that and realized there’s no excuses I can make for not being in the gym. I do the different hair colors to make people feel special. I want them to know that I’m fighting for them.
“Nobody in the 130-pound division can beat me. I’m going to continue to prove that every time I step into the ring. I’m going to deliver a dominating performance. Don’t be surprised when I stop him.
“I don’t think this is going past 10 γύρους. I’m going to keep proving that I have power on Saturday night. I’m not discrediting his skills, but I’m just different.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“I’m really excited for this fight. It’s my first fight at 130 pounds and I want to show what I can do. I’m ready for this opportunity.
“Just know this, we are here to win. My team is here to win. I’m ready for Chris Colbert. Αυτό είναι.
“I don’t care that I’m fighting on short notice at a higher weight. I believe in myself. I can fight at 122, I can fight at 126 and I can fight at 130.
“Two weeks’ notice is enough for me. If I didn’t take the fight, Colbert wouldn’t have a fight. So he should be thankful. Let’s see what happens. I’m going to whoop his ass.
“I believe in my speed and I believe in my power. I believe in myself. I just want to test myself. This is a good opportunity versus a good fighter.”
“I don’t think that he can stop me. Watch me on Saturday night. Είμαι έτοιμος.
“I’m not worried about anything he says. I’m just focused on the sight. I really believe in myself and that I’m going to hurt him on Saturday night.
“Colbert has similar speed compared to Gary Russell Jr., so it’s not going to be anything I haven’t seen before. The adjustments from the Russell fight have been made in the gym over time.
“I’m very happy to be fighting at Dignity Health Sports Park because Los Angeles is my second home. It’s very exciting to be fighting here and with a crowd there watching. The Mongolian fans are going to show up on Saturday.”
MICHEL RIVERA
“I had a good camp and I have a good team, led by Herman Caicedo who is my coach along with Jukka Toivola. I know that this is a good opportunity and I worked so hard for this fight. I’m so excited for July 3 and I know that this is my chance to show I’m great and to shine.
“Jon Fernandez is a good boxer and he’s a good puncher. I don’t know much about him, but I know that he’s Spanish and he’s a tall guy. He hits hard but I’m in the type of condition to be great in this fight.
“I’m sure that on July 3 when people are watching the fight, they will see who the best boxer is. I’m ready for everything. If he wants to fight instead of box, I will fight too. I have the skills. I believe that I am faster than him. I don’t have problems with his height. You can see in my past fights where I was fighting at 144, and I looked good with big boxers too. I don’t have a problem with it. Everybody will have to tune in July 3 σε SHOWTIME, and they will see Michel Rivera beating Jon Fernandez.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I’m Dominican, and in the Dominican Republic you don’t get much opportunity. I came here and I am making my name. Everybody will know that I’m ready to fight the top names at 135 – the best boxers. I have the skills and the talent. I’m young and I’m pretty, πάρα πολύ.
“It’s good that he sounds confident. I am confident too. That makes for a great war. He has a lot of knockouts, but they weren’t against any boxers like me. I’m focused. Όπως είπα, είναι καλός μπόξερ, but I’m better. I’m trusting my talent and I’m trusting my condition.
“My perspective remains the same after this press conference. Fernandez is a proud fighter and I expect nothing less than what he said. I’m also a proud fighter and I’m convinced that I’m better than him. I consider myself better prepared and ready to be considered one of the top boxers in the 135-pound division.
“Training with Chris Colbert was a great experience, and the sparring sessions were awesome. He made me better, just like I made him better. Είναι σπουδαίος άνθρωπος. My fellow Dominican fighter Jeison Rosario wished me luck and told me he knows I’m going to be a world champion someday, and that he will be supporting me and watching the fight from the Dominican Republic.
“Of course I believe that I am the next world champion from the Dominican Republic. I can beat all of the top boxers, the top five, in the 135-pound division. I want to make my name at 135 because I know this is a strong division now. I want everybody to know me at this weight.
“I promise a good fight. Everybody will see the next superstar in the ring on July 3.”
JON FERNANDEZ
“I’m very excited to be here for this fight. Training camp in Madrid and Mexico have been great. We’ve had an outstanding preparation. I’m facing a great opponent in Michel Rivera, but this is the door I need to open to be in the big leagues of boxing. I don’t plan on missing out on this chance.
“I’m glad he’s confident in his abilities, but I think this is a 50-50 αγώνας. It’s going to be a great fight and we’re definitely on the same level. There’s no difference in skill levels. I’m going to use my height and show off my boxing ability on Saturday night.
“Rivera is a very good boxer, and has many skills, but I believe that I have equal skills and more power. If I get the opening, I can knock Rivera out.
“I promise that we’re going to put on a great show and deliver fireworks in the ring. My hand will be raised when the fight is over.
“There’s nothing like fighting in Los Angeles. I have already been here before, but nothing can compare to being in the big show.
“Everyone in Spain is supporting me. My city of Bilbao has sent me all its love and they believe in me 100%. Even some famous soccer players have reached out to me. Players from Athletic Bilbao and (former Spain national team striker) Fernando Torres.
“I would like to win in order to open the door for other Spaniard boxers who come behind me and relish this opportunity – like my brother Eker, who is about to make his professional debut. I want to make him proud and put Spain on the map as far as boxing is concerned.
“If I win, it’s not just because of my power. It’s going to be a close fight, but I’m going to give everything I have to come out with the victory.”
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ABOUT COLBERT VS. NYAMBAYAR Colbert vs. Nyambayar will undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertface hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt “King Tug” NyambayarΣάββατο, Ιούλιος 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Καλιφόρνια., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT with a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight betweenGervonta Davis και Mario Barriosprior to the live co-main event from California featuring unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernández.
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Brandon Glanton Defeats Efetobor Apochi by Split Decision in Cruiserweight Co-Main Event Action All Rivera Defeats Omar Juárez by Majority Decision in a Stellar Super Lightweight Affair Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ for Photos Πίστωση: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions MINNEAPOLIS (Ιούνιος 27, 2021) – Cuban sensation and unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight ChampionDavid Morrell Jr. (5-0, 4 KOs)defeated challengerMario Cázares(12-1, 5 KOs) with a knockout just 2:32 in to the first round of their contest that headlined FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes on Sunday from The Armory in Minneapolis.
“I didn’t expect that to end so quickly,” said Morrell. “I thought it would be more like a five or six round fight. Ωστόσο, once Cazares stepped in the ring, I noticed that he was not ready to fight on my level. He wasn’t ready for this kind of test or this level of fight.”
On the devastating knockout, Morrell said, “When I saw the opening, I took him out. When I hit him, I saw his legs wobble and I knew he was gone, completely out.”
“I’m ready for anyone at 168 pounds and now the world can see it,” continued Morrell. “I would love to fight Caleb Plant. I’m ready to fight Plant. He’s an excellent boxer, but I’m ready to go.”
Στο co-main event στο FOX, cruiserweight Brandon Glanton (14-0, 11 KOs) νίκησε Efetobor Apochi(11-1, 11 KOs) by split decision in their 10-round bout. Glanton scored a knockdown to close out the sixth stanza as Apochi fell into the ropes. That knockdown proved the difference as judge Nelson Vazquez scored the bout 96-93 for Apochi, but was overruled by judges Mike Fitzgerald and John Mariano who both scored the contest 95-94 for Glanton. The loss is the first of Apochi’s professional career.
“I knew it was a close fight because at the very end he didn’t hurt me, but I staggered,” said Glanton. “We always talk about balance in the gym, αν και. I got the split decision because balance is something that we constantly work on. He didn’t hurt me, that’s why I was able to keep fighting.
“Thank God the judges saw it the right way,” continued Glanton. “That knockdown is something we worked on in the gym. I hope the boxing world sees what my coach is doing. The small details, the intricate things, make the difference in a fight like this. All the little details that he schools me on is what he told me would be the difference in this fight, and I’ll be damned if it wasn’t.”
"Τι μπορώ να πω?” asked Apochi. «Νόμιζα ότι κέρδισε τον αγώνα. Θα χρησιμοποιηθεί για τρύπημα μου, showed some heart, had some good movement in there, but I’m not the judges. I don’t know what they saw, but I thought that I did what I had to do. He’s a tough guy. I won’t take anything away from him. He took some tough shots and he was still there.”
On the possibility of a rematch, Glanton said, “If they want the rematch, then I’ll do it again. I think I’ve proven what I needed to prove, but it’s easier the second time.”
“Of course, I want a rematch with Glanton,” continued Apochi. “I want a rematch with him right now!"
In the FOX telecast opener, All Rivera(22-5, 18 KOs) νίκησε Omar “El Relámpago” Juárez(11-1, 5 KOs) by majority decision in 10-round attraction, giving Juárez the first loss of his professional career. Rivera scored a knockdown in the ninth frame, which was the difference in the contest as judge Scott Erickson scored the fight a 95-95 κλήρωση, but judge Octavio Rodriguez scored the bout 95-94 for Rivera and judge Kyle Shiely scored the fight 95-93 for Rivera.
“I was confident that I was going to get the decision,"Είπε ο Rivera. “I was blocking a lot of the shots that Juárez was throwing. I was landing the more powerful punches. Juárez was doing good work in there, but we were landing the more effective shots. I feel like when I hurt him I maybe could have done a little more to get him out of there early and avoid the decision. But he’s a stronger fighter and I respect his talent.”
Juárez said, “I honestly thought that I did enough to get the win. I did get knocked down. There was one round where I stayed in there and took a couple hits, but I felt like I was the smarter fighter in there. I adjusted well and I thought I did well over all. Almost all of the greats have losses and I know I’m going to be great one day. I just have to fight through this adversity.”
On their professional experience levels, Rivera said, “I’ve been in the ring 27 times now professionally, and I think Juárez is still a kid who’s developing his skills. I’ve fought some of the best fighters around. I’ve won belts. Έτσι, I definitely think my experience played a difference tonight.”
“He was the better man today,” Juárez concluded. “I’m not going to take anything away from him. He’s a hard fighter. He’s from the Philippines, which has a lot of strong fighters. I respect him a lot, but I’ll be back.”
When asked about the knockdown, Rivera said, “We actually worked on that shot in camp. We also worked on the follow-up sequence. Έτσι, when it landed my corner wanted me to take it to the body to finish him, αλλά αυτός είναι ένας σκληρός μαχητής.
“I’m here for any 140-pound fighter that wants to step in there with me,” concluded Rivera.
In FS1 PBC Fight Night action, Nathaniel Gallimore (22-5-1, 17 KOs) νίκησε Leon Lawson(14-1, 7 KOs) by majority decision in a 10-round super welterweight showdown. Judge John Mariano scored the bout 95-95, while judges Patrick Morley and Mike Fitzgerald scored the contest 96-94 και 97-93 respectively for Gallimore. Σύμφωνα με Compubox, Gallimore landed 78 total punches to Lawson’s 66.
The FS1 co-feature showcased light heavyweight prospectAtif Oberlton(3-0, 3 KOs) scoring a technical knockout overJasper McCargo(4-2-2, 2 KOs) κατά το :44 mark of the fifth round of their scheduled eight-round bout. Oberlton landed a sequence of punches that sent McCargo to the canvas near the end of round four. Oberlton then jumped on McCargo early in the fifth round, landing a left to the belt line that buckled McCargo and forced referee Gary Miezwa to call a stop to the action.
The FS1 telecast opener featured super welterweight prospectTravon Marshall(2-0, 1 KO) νικώντας Ruben Torres(4-2, 1 KO) σε μια τέσσερις-στρογγυλή διαγωνισμό. Marshall was able to shut Torres out by unanimous decision (40-35, 40-35, 40-35).
The event was promoted by TGB Promotions and Warriors Boxing.
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ΑΤΛΑΝΤΑ (Ιούνιος 27, 2021) – Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the biggest stars in all of boxing, put on a career-defining performance Saturday night live on SHOWTIME PPV from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, scoring a scintillating 11ουround TKO over the previously-undefeatedMario Barrios to capture the WBA Super Lightweight Championship in the action-packed Premier Boxing Champions event. Watch the stoppageΕΔΩ.
“I made it tough. I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done,” said the 26-year-old Baltimore native, who was headlining his second SHOWTIME PPV. “I hit him with some clean shots, but I’m the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. I don’t just want to throw any type of shot. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.”
In a fight that lived up to its potential, Davis (25-0, 24 KOs) and Barrios (26-1, 17 KOs) combined to put on an unforgettable main event in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,570. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 γροθιές, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. In the eighth round, “Tank” sent “El Azteca” to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Πρώτα, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. Στιγμές αργότερα, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis’ attempts to finish him in the eighth.
With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. “Tank” dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. The bloodied Barrios rose again, only to be greeted with another barrage of punches from Davis. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round.
“I knew for sure if I catch him, I’m crackin,” Davis told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “So I caught him, και έδειξε. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but I’m a southpaw so they know I’m going to that jab side. So I would try and bait him in. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. And my hook over top, and that’s where I caught him.”
In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 γροθιές. Προσγειώθηκε 45 τοις εκατό των διατρήσεων δύναμης του (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds.
“I knew he was hurt. I just had to catch him at the right time,” Davis continued. “Floyd [Mayweather] came to me and was honest and said I was down,” continued Davis, who was actually ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage. “So he said ‘Show me that you’re great.’ And you know how we do it in the doghouse, μωρό!"
Με τη νίκη, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez.
“He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever,” said Mayweather. “When I first met ‘Tank’ when he was 14 ή 15 ετών, I told him I’d make him a world champion. And that you’ll be one of the best someday. I’m proud of him.”
“I’ve never been a hater. Congrats to ‘Tank’,” said Barrios. “He came here and did his thing. It was nothing short of an exciting fight and that’s exactly what both of us predicted. Ήταν ο καλύτερος άνθρωπος απόψε, but I’ll definitely be back.
“’Tank’ is explosive. He caught me slipping and it’s boxing. Στο τέλος της ημέρας, one punch can change the fight. That’s exactly what I felt happened. Congrats to him.”
In a back-and-forth co-main event, Ορλάντο Erickson "Σφυρί" Lubin (23-1, 17 KOs) overcame some adversity to score the most important victory of his career over former unified world championΤζέισον Ροζάριο (20-3-1, 14 KOs). The WBC No. 1-ranked contender at 154 λίρες, Lubin scored a sixth-round KO (1:42) in the WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. Παρακολουθήστε ΕΔΩ.
“I just followed the game plan,” said the 25-year-old Lubin, who improves to 6-0 since suffering the only loss of his career to 154-pound kingpin Jermell Charlo. “I would just go back to my corner after each round and Coach [Kevin] Cunningham and my team would just say, ‘Stick to the jab. Stay consistent with your jab.’ I’m way faster than him and I knew he had good power and he was trying to counter me. So I would fade him out and use my jab consistently.”
Στον τρίτο γύρο, Lubin nearly put an early end to the action with a huge frame that had Rosario on the back foot. In the closing moments of the round, Lubin landed a right hook that had Rosario wobbling back to his corner after the bell rang. Miraculously, in the next round, Rosario was able to recover and completely turned the tables, wobbling Lubin with a left jab.
The action turned up even more in the sixth round. Lubin, sensing that Rosario was susceptible to the body attack, landed a vicious left-right body combination that sent Rosario to his knees in what ultimately proved to be the turning point of the fight. Κομπολόι, clearly hurt, was never able to recover and Lubin finished him off moments later against the ropes.
“I started to hurt him in the body as soon as the first round started,” the 2016 “Prospect Of The Year” Lubin said. “I started with the body and I saw him grunt. So I was able to hurt him to the body. I just wanted to distract him with the jab, then go downstairs. And I was able to get him out. I knew even if he got up after the knockdown that the fight was over. I know I’m a great finisher and I knew I was going to get him out of there as soon as I saw him drop.”
Lubin landed 44 τοις εκατό των διατρήσεων δύναμης του (80/288) και 20 of his landed punches were to the body. Με τη νίκη, Lubin puts himself squarely in the picture for a second world title opportunity.
“I want a shot at the world title next,"Είπε. “I want everyone at 154 λίρες. I’m No. 1 in the WBC but I chose to fight Rosario. I don’t duck anybody. I want to say that I fought everyone in my division when I win the world title.”
"Τώρα αμέσως, I feel so bad,” said Rosario. “There is no lesson to be learned yet, everything is so raw still. I lost again, and it’s so frustrating. I was convinced I was going to win. The fight started to turn in the second round. I was just trying to keep up and listen to my corner. Lubin is a great fighter. He deserved to win. I hope he enjoys his victory.”
On the biggest stage of his career, Dominican Republic’sCarlos Adames(20-1, 16 KOs) rose to the occasion, scoring a highlight-reel third-round knockout over the streakingAlexis Salazar(23-4, 9 KOs) in the second fight of the pay-per-view. Η στιγμή της διακοπής ήταν 2:59 του τρίτου γύρου. Watch the KOΕΔΩ.
In the eventful and decisive third round, referee Jim Korb deducted two points from Adames for excessive holding. Ωστόσο, Adames made certain that the point deduction would have no impact on the fight’s result. He dropped Salazar with a lead left hook flush on the chin, a punch that Salazar never saw coming. The 25-year-old Mexican was able to get back to his feet, but Korb called for the stoppage when it was evident that a dazed Salazar was unable to continue.
“I was in control the entire fight, and that’s what reduced him to turning around at times,” said the 27-year-old Adames. “I was working with the jab to the body at first so that was working, and then I came with the left hook. I did my job and followed my strategy from A to Z and was able to succeed the way I wanted to.
“The key moment of the fight was when I managed to disrupt his focus. Once I was able to do that then it was easy pickings for me.”
“I was feeling good in there and I thought I was winning rounds,” said Salazar, whose 15-fight win streak was put to an end with one punch. “But he started grabbing me and that’s when he got me with an uppercut. That swung the fight. I just have to get back to work and keep looking for more opportunities.”
In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, Η αυστηρή Batyr Akhmedov(9-1, 8 KOs) scored a TKO victory over former world championArgenis Mendez (25-7-3, 12 KOs) in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator. Mendez suffered a right hand injury and did not get off his stool to come out for the ninth round. The official time of the stoppage was 3:00 of round number eight.
“The fight went as planned,” said Akhmedov, who overcame the first cut of his career over his left eye after an accidental head clash in the second round. “We were expecting a tough fight like that. I’ve been out of the ring for a long time, so I needed to get those rounds in. My plan is to fight for the world title next. We knew he would be uncomfortable to fight and tricky. He was headbutting and elbowing me. It was good experience for me.”
In the battle of Olympians, it was Akhmedov who pressed the action and was far busier from the onset. He went to the body early and often, προσγείωση 57 body punches, wearing Mendez down as the rounds passed by. The 30-year-old Akhmedov landed 115 της 306 power punches he threw, while the 34-year-old Mendez landed 84 από του 223 διατρήσεις δύναμης, including just 13 body connects. Κατά τη στιγμή της διακοπής, Akhmedov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards.
“Mendez is a tough guy who fights top fighters,” continued Akhmedov. “We knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park. When I hurt him, my corner was telling me to slow down and take my time before going for the knockout.”
“I started feeling (injured) in the second and third round,” said a disappointed Mendez. “My knuckles were broken and I couldn’t throw a punch anymore after I cut him with my right hand in the first round. I tried to keep fighting from the fourth round on, αλλά εις μάτην. It was useless.”
Με τη νίκη, Akhmedov keeps himself in the running for top fights in the deep 140-pound division. Mendez drops to 2-4-2 in last eight fights.
SHOWTIME will add a special replay of tonight’s pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios to the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Chris “Primetime” Colbert vs. Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar next Saturday, Ιούλιος 3 στο 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT σε SHOWTIME. The replay of tonight’s SHOWTIME PPV headline attraction from State Farm Arena in Atlanta will serve as the opening fight of the live telecast from Carson, Καλιφόρνια. on Independence Day weekend.
All Access: DAVIS-BARRIOS EPILOGUEpremieres immediately following next week’s live telecast ofColbert vs. Nyambayar. The Emmy® Award-winning seriesAll Accesswas behind-the-scenes all week in Atlanta to capture never-before-seen moments from fight week. The epilogue will reveal intimate scenes from the locker rooms before and after the fight and inside the ropes from tonight’s action.
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Τρία Hall of Famers ολοκλήρωσαν την ομάδα τηλεοπτικών εκπομπών SHOWTIME – Έμμυ®award winning reporter Jim Gray, ανεπίσημος σκόρερ Steve Farhood και παγκοσμίου φήμης εκφωνητής δαχτυλιδιών Jimmy Lennon Jr.. Ο εκτελεστικός παραγωγός ήταν ο νικητής τεσσάρων βραβείων Emmy® David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). # # #
Περισσότερο, Erickson Lubin and Undercard Fighters Featured On Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV®Event This Saturday, Ιούνιος 26, from State Farm Arena in Atlanta Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για Φωτογραφίες από Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για φωτογραφίες από τον Sean Michael Ham/ Mayweather Promotions ΑΤΛΑΝΤΑ (Ιούνιος 23, 2021) – Four-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barriostook part in a media workout to kick off fight week at the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday ahead of this Saturday’s blockbusterSHOWTIME PPV®συμβάν.
Tickets for the live event presented by Premier Boxing Champions are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.
Here is what Davis, Barrios and the rest of the fighters in attendance had to say on Wednesday:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“I’m excited to be in this position to be able to give the fans what they want to see, which is an exciting fight. Atlanta showed me love the last time I came, so why not come back?
“This is one of my toughest fights on paper. I’ll be ready and hopefully he’ll be ready, and we’ll give the fans what they want to see.
“Las Vegas is definitely a boxing town. My team is there at Mayweather Promotions and I brought my personal team out there as well. We’re all a family. We train together, get along, and help each other.
“There is no pressure on me, I am just going out there to do my job. It’s just another day at the job for me. Hopefully he’s ready because I’m definitely ready and we can give the fans what they want to see, which is a knockout.
"[Γειτονιές] is a young champion. I’m going up two weight classes to face him. If they don’t give me the respect after this, I don’t know what I have to do. It’s pretty cool. This is actually the first time I’m fighting at this weight class. Whatever opportunities they give me at 135, ή 140, I’ll take them.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“This is all brand new, but I’m taking it all in and excited to be in Atlanta. I’m just excited to go out there on Saturday and give everybody a great fight.
“No doubt about it, Tank is by far the toughest test for another title defense and I’m going to do whatever it takes to be successful on Saturday. There’s going to be fireworks on Saturday.
“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for this chance. This is a very winnable fight for me, regardless of what everyone has been saying. I’m just excited to be back in the ring and in Atlanta.
“I think it’s not going to be until we both get in the ring that people realize how much size I really have for 140 λίρες. Somehow, he’s still the favorite although he’s the challenger in this fight. I just take that as more motivation for me.
“Height-wise, reach. Those are the major advantages. I’m just as dangerous as he is. And just as explosive and just as fast. And I will show that on fight night.
“When they came to me, I said let’s do it but I was like, ‘I’m not going down to 135,’ and they said, ‘Nah, he’s going to come up.’ And I said, ‘Even better.’
“I’ve seen him fight plenty of times. He’s a great fighter and he’s been very successful at the lower weight divisions against the smaller opponents. But this is a different fight for him.
“I didn’t take too much from the Leo Santa Cruz fight. Ένιωσα [Gervonta] fought him the way he did because he didn’t respect Santa Cruz’s power. But with our fight he’s going to have no choice and he’s not going to fight me the way he fought Santa Cruz. Whatever he does fight night, I’m going to have to adapt.
“I’ve been boxing just as long as he has and I have an excellent boxing IQ, just as he has. It only takes one punch to change a fight, and he definitely has that one punch. But I’ll find out if that power carries over to 140 λίρες. "
ERICKSON LUBIN “We always work hard. Every camp is hard. It’s just that this time we added a little longer. We’ve been working since my last fight and I’m just so excited to go out there and display my talents.
“Me and Jeison Rosario, we’re both hungry. I just think I want it more and my preparation is going to speak for itself and the fans can only expect fireworks and the best of me.
“It’s not just one thing we’re working on; we’re working on everything to be our best. Everything is clicking on all cylinders right now. I feel I’m ready to fight. I’ve been ready to fight weeks ago. Everything is going to show on Saturday night.
“I’ve seen him fight against Charlo and others – I’ve seen enough. I know what I have to do to get him out of there. I’m a competitor and want to give the fans the best show.
“My loss affected me and motivated me big time. I know my abilities and I know what I’m capable of, so I just went back to the drawing board and took it all in. I understood how serious this sport is, and how unforgiving this sport is. So I knew I had to go out there and do things different to take my career to another level. That’s what I did.”
“I felt great when I got the call to be on this card. I was very happy to get this opportunity.
“There are four corners in the ring, I am going to catch him eventually. Outside of the ring he may be able to run from me, but inside the ring he won’t be able to.
“It’s about a sense of responsibility. I’m always ready to fight regardless of how long I have to prepare. My responsibility is to always be ready whenever I am called upon to put on a good show for the fans.
“It’s a great opportunity and I’m very thankful to PBC and SHOWTIME for having me in consideration. I want to show what I am worth on Saturday.
“I know that my opponent is an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of punches with his right hand. I will be ready for anything. I have the capacity to adapt to whatever he wants to do, so I don’t care what he comes with because I am going to be ready.
“Being with PBC makes me feel closer to the belts. Now all I have to do is go in the ring and show what I am capable of to earn those belts as soon as possible.”
ALEXIS SALAZAR
“I had a lot of emotions when I learned I would be fighting on this card. Περισσότερο από οτιδήποτε άλλο, it was a dream come true because I have worked my entire life for this. I thank God for this opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it.
“I can’t stay in front of my opponent for too long, I need to box against him. It’s what I know how to do and it’s what I’ve been preparing to do.
“I feel great and I feel really ready for this fight. This is my first time fighting in Atlanta, it’s a really nice city.
“It’s a great motivation for me to be moved up to the pay-per-view card. I feel more motivated to do what I know how to do. I train and work hard every day, so nothing’s new.
“I want to prove how ready I am and to reach new heights. I want to show people wherever you are from, it’s possible to reach your dreams. I train every day, and work hard every day and there is no better motivation for me than to work this hard and to fight on this stage.
“I’ve been getting great sparring and I’ve been training at Wild Card in Hollywood, and those guys are warriors. All my sparring partners are hungry and this past week they all showed it. BATYR AKHMEDOV
“It is my first time being in Atlanta and it’s an honor for me to fight here on such a great card in front of such great people.
“Thank you so much for all of your support. I fought Mario in a World Title fight and went through a war, and now we work on the mistakes. I am ready to put on another performance, and I’ll do my best for the fans to enjoy an exciting fight.
“Under my coaches, Joel and Antonio Diaz, I have the best team in the world. It is a learning process every time whether it’s a win, lose, or draw. You have to make adjustments to your performances and that is what we did.
“I will do my best to bring the action and make the fans remember this fight. I already like the city of Atlanta. You can see right away that people like boxing here. It’s going to be a good card with good fights.
“I am very happy with the experience I have gotten in my previous fights and I expect it to help me in the future.” Argenis Mendez "Αισθάνομαι υπέροχα, I’m very happy and very excited. I’m very happy to be here today and excited to leave with a victory.
“The most important thing is coming away with the victory. I am very focused on the fight this Saturday.
“The main event is really none of my business because in the end, I am focused on my fight. After Saturday night, I will care about whichever one of the two in the main event wins their fight because then they will be my next opponent.
“I think this will be an interesting fight because boxing has changed. Akhmedov is an Olympian, and despite the fact that he has fewer fights, he lost a controversial decision to Mario Barrios. I think this fight will present a lot of different challenges and it will be an interesting fight for everyone to see on Saturday night.
“My training was a bit peculiar in Manchester, Αγγλία, which was a different setting for me. Αγάπησα κάθε δευτερόλεπτο της. My coach couldn’t be here because of COVID-19 circumstances, but I am still supported by my team right here which is great. I’m really excited to show what I have been working on this Saturday night.”
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ABOUT DAVIS VS. BARRIOS Ντέιβις vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Ιούνιος 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Η τηλεοπτική μετάδοση pay-per-view ξεκινά στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazarin a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
