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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “El Azteca” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday
ATLANTA, GA (Lipanj 23, 2021)– Texas personal injury attorneyThomas J. Henry, whose record-breaking verdicts and recoveries have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and Newsweek magazines, is now using his powerhouse image to sponsor undefeated World Champion boxer, Mario “El Azteca” Četvrti (26-0, 17 Kos). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world championGervonta „Tank” Davis, the famed attorney flew in the undefeated Barrios, and gave him the entrance and introduction he deserves, with the red carpet off a private jet accompanied by a professional Aztec Dance Troupe.
Thomas J. Henry’s partnership with Mario “El Azteca” Barrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 Kos). U SHOWTIME PPV glavni događaj, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.
The new multi-fight deal will also transcend the sport of boxing and allow Mario Barrios to work alongside Thomas J. Henry on multiple philanthropic endeavors hosted and promoted by Thomas J. Henry and his law firm.
“My initial interest in Mario was derived from his commitment to excellence both in and out of the ring,” said Thomas J. Henry. “He is dedicated to personal growth at all levels, training tirelessly to hone his craft as a boxer while also committing himself to philanthropy and giving back to the San Antonio community. Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate.”
“This experience has been a wild and fun ride and yesterday, as my team and I got picked up in the Bay Area from a private jet that my title sponsor, Thomas J. Henry, provided,” Said Barrios. “Thomas is a well-respected gentleman in the state of Texas, and especially in my hometown of San Antonio, where his law firm headquarters is located. An incredible press conference was waiting me at the airport when I was picking up my family in San Antonio, all because of TJH. All the local media showed up in support of my fight with Gervonta Davis airing this Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV. The press conference was like a movie scene (smiling), with Aztec dancers, DJs, and all, it was great. I’m looking forward to doing some incredible community work with Thomas J. Henry.”
“Right now, my dreams and aspirations are becoming reality as these special moments are happening in real time,” Barrios je nastavio. “We arrived in Atlanta last night and El Azteca is in warrior spirit, and best believe I’m coming for this man who is trying to take my belt. I want to thank all my San Antonio fans and everyone in Texas for their continued support. I want to let them know that we are going into battle together, as one. Tank has his army of fans, and I have mine. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win.”
Thomas J. Henry is nationally recognized for his charitable events and actions, and regularly seeks out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community.
U ožujku, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Prošle godine, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.
Više, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lightweight Contender
Jon Fernández in WBA Title Eliminator on Saturday, Srpanj 3
At Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalif.
CARSON, Kalifornija(Lipanj 22, 2021) – Undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertwill face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayaru subotu, Srpanj 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornija, in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Nyambayar replaces Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.
The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernándezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.
The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson Hitchinskvadriranje off protivDarwin Pricein a 10-round duel.
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“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,” said Tom Brown, Predsjednik TGB Promocije. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, and he will have a big test against the always-tough Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Also facing perhaps the toughest test of his career, Michel Rivera will enter the ring in an exciting matchup against contender Jon Fernández. This is a card that is lined up to deliver drama all night long.”
Representing his native Brooklyn, NY, Colbert (15-0, 6 Kos) has quickly shot up the 130-pound rankings, taking on high-level competition in his first 15 pro borbe. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe in his last outing, as he stopped hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda in round 11 of their December 2020 clash. The 24-year-old turned pro in 2015 and beat three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. u rujnu 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezreel Corrales in January 2020.
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring on July 4 weekend,” said Colbert. “I get to set off my fireworks on SHOWTIME the night before. We’re taking this one to Dignity Health Sports Park in California, but I know I’ll have my New York family behind me. This is just another day, another dollar. I have a job to do, and that’s to get the win by any means necessary, but I’m looking to dominate. I expect Nyambayar to bring his A-game though because he knows he’ll be in there with a monster. I may not be the biggest puncher in the world, but I know how to finish a guy and get him out of there, and on July 3 that’s exactly what I’ll be looking to do.”
The 28-year-old Nyambayar (12-1, 9 Kos) won a silver medal representing his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics and now lives in Southern California, where he’s trained by John Pullman. Nyambayar ascended the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. He earned his first world title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019, before dropping his championship bout against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. u veljači 2020. Ahead of his super featherweight debut on July 3, the WBC’s second-ranked featherweight Nyambayar most recently handed Cobia Breedy his first loss by scoring two knockdowns and eventually earning the decision in September 2020.
“When I got the call about this fight, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Nyambayar. “I can’t wait to compete. I was born for fights like this. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans a great show on July 3.”
Rođen je u mjestu Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 Kos) burst onto the scene in 2019 making his U.S. debut with a victory over Juan Rene Tellez. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Nedavno, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.
“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”
The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 Kos) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 naShoBox: Nova generacija. A native of Bilbao, Španija, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. U svojoj posljednjoj borbi, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 clash.
“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”
A native of Brooklyn, Hitchins (12-0, 5 Kos) Okrenuo profesionalac u 2017 after representing Haiti at the 2016 Olimpijske igre. The 23-year-old has flashed impressive skills as he’s amassed an unbeaten record in the pro ranks, which is the product of an extensive amateur career. U svom posljednjem izlet, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.
“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,”Rekao je Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Each opponent has brought something different out of me, and I plan to keep rising to the occasion and putting on a show for the fans.”
Cijena (17-1, 10 Kos) returned to the ring in April to knock out Saul Corral in the fifth round. His previous outing had come in December 2019 when he suffered a knee injury that forced him to take a TKO loss against Malik Hawkins in a fight Price led on the scorecards. Izvorno iz St. Louis and now fighting out of Houston, Price was a standout track and field runner at Grambling State University before turning pro and winning his first 16 borbe.
“Every dream has a process and a price tag,” said Price. “Those who embrace the process and pay the price, live the dream. Those who don’t, just dream. I can’t wait to get back in the ring on July 3 and put on a great performance.”
Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training ATLANTA (Lipanj 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contenderCarlos Adameswill take on Mexico’sAlexis Salazarin a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Lipanj 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Adames vs. Salazar replaces the previously scheduled Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza fight, after Williams was forced to withdraw because of an elbow injury.
The event is headlined by four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he seeks a title in a third weight class against unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV telecast that begins at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.
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A native of Comendador, Dominikanska Republika, Adames (19-1, 15 Kos) fights out of New York City as he seeks to earn a second shot at a world championship. The 27-year-old defeated a slew of contenders on his way to a 2019 title shot that he lost by narrow decision to Patrick Teixeira. Adames defeated former champion Carlos Molina, and contenders Frank Galarza, Joshua Conley and Alejandro Barrera to earn that opportunity at a title.
The 25-year-old Salazar (23-3, 9 Kos) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Nedavno, Salazar earned a unanimous decision over Ruben Barajas in their December 2020 clash. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Kalifornija, Salazar will fight in the U.S. for the sixth time Saturday night. His previous stateside outing saw him dominate Abraham Cordero to earn a unanimous decision in May 2019.
The non-televised undercard will feature Cuban contenderLeduan Bartolomej (16-1-1, 8 Kos) meeting unbeatenViktor Slavinsky(12-0-1, 6 Kos)u osam kolu Super perolaka borbi, former title challengerAndres Gutierrez(38-2-1, 25 Kos) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, unbeaten prospectDalton Brodie(1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeatenTrever Bradshaw(1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospectStacey Selby(2-0, 2 Kos) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.
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O DAVIS VS. BARRIJE Davis vs. Barrios će vidjeti četverostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervontu "Tank" Davisa kako je usmjerio pogled na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine kada se suoči s neporaženim WBA prvakom u lakoj kategoriji Marioom "El Aztecom" Barriosom u SHOWTIME PPV glavnom događaju u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, a bit će i bitka dva najbolja kandidata od 154 kilograma dok se Erickson "Hammer" Lubin sučeljava s bivšim jedinstvenim prvakom Jeisonom Rosariom u WBC-ovom eliminatoru naslova u poluteškoj kategoriji u glavnom turniru. 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.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
ATLANTA (Lipanj 17, 2021) – Top contenderErickson "Hammer" Lubin i bivši jedinstven prvak Jeison Rosario, plus former unified championJulian "J-rock" Williams a Brian Mendozapreviewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Thursday before they enter the ring on the Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV undercard Saturday, Lipanj 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Lubin and Rosario will meet in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, while Williams and Mendoza square off for a 10-round super welterweight showdown on the pay-per-view telecast. The telecast also features hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov stepping in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in the opening bout at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.
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Evo što su sudionici tiskovne konferencije imali reći u četvrtak:
ERICKSON LUBIN
“This has been the best camp of my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it really has been. Ja sam bio u teretani od moje zadnje borbe. I made a few mistakes in that fight, but Kevin Cunningham and I have been at it since last year and we’re coming to make a statement.
“This is a stacked card and we’re excited to be a part of it. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the best fighter in this division.
“This is going to be a fan-friendly fight. I can mix it up, box or bang. Rosario always comes forward. The fans are going to love it. I’m not the fighter who tries to find an easy way out. I’m looking to make a statement.
“I think that I’m a totally different fighter than when I trained with his coach, Herman Caicedo. Me and Kevin have worked on a lot of things that regular southpaws don’t have. I’m coming in with a game plan that’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think this is the wrong fight for Rosario to take coming off a knockout loss.
“This fight comes down to who wants it more and who prepared better. I have power too. He’s got to have the skills and have his mind there. I know I’m ready mentally. I can’t wait to fight.
“I gained a lot of experience fighting Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha. Those are top contenders. I don’t want any tune-up fights, that’s why I took this fight against Rosario. I gained a lot of confidence and everything is clicking for me right now.
“When I become world champion, I want to be able to say that I’ve beat all the top guys in the division. That’s just how I am. Ja sam natjecatelj. Make sure you tune-in on June 26.
“It doesn’t matter if I knock Rosario out or if I don’t. My job is to look good and come out victorious. I’m going to go in there and show the world that I can make anyone in this division look bad.”
JEISON ROSARIO
“I feel very healthy and very strong. It’s been a great camp so far and probably one of the best camps I’ve had in my career. I’m already at the weight and I am ready to go. The Jermell Charlo fight is the past. That’s over with. This is a new camp and I feel very strong. We’re moving forward.
“I changed trainers just because I was looking for a change. Not necessarily because I lost, but because it was just the right timing. Nažalost, it came with a loss, but that was not the reason for the change. We’ve known each other for some time. I know Herman Caicedo’s style. It’s no nonsense. Nema isprike. It’s all or nothing and that’s what I wanted moving forward.
“First and foremost, I have the power to knockout Lubin and anybody in the 154-pound division. The camp that I’ve had, and the little tidbits of southpaw knowledge that I’ve picked up on, make me confident that I can knock Lubin out.
“What happened in the Charlo fight was the fluke. Me winning the titles was not the fluke. I’m going to show everybody that I will bounce back from that loss and win my next fight. I have no problem taking this fight. It’s not a mistake at all. To je ono što radimo. We fight. I’m very excited for June 26 and I expect Lubin to bring his best.
“I actually watched the Charlo fight for the first time last night. Očito, I learned from my mistake and worked to correct it in this camp. I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned from that defeat on June 26.
“At 154 funti, I can knock anybody out. I have seen some of Lubin’s fights just as a fan and he is a great fighter. It’s not easy to land shots on him or land a home run shot. So that’s not the game plan. Očito, there is a game plan and if I do land on him, I feel that I can knock him out. But I won’t just go in there trying to land a shot on the chin.
“I’m the type to take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. This is another opportunity to get right back in the picture and fight for a title, so you have to take this. Not everybody would. Erickson did and I’m cut from the same cloth. It’s the opportunity and the pride of fighting the best.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“Camp is going really well. I’ve been out in Las Vegas with SugarHill Steward grinding and putting in the work. The fans can expect an explosive performance and a victory for myself on June 26.
“I just have to be myself on June 26. I think I’m more skilled than anyone else in the division and I plan on proving that again against Brian Mendoza.
“I’ve known who Brian Mendoza is. I expect him to get beat. On je pristojan borac, but victory is the only thing on my mind.
“I don’t want to talk about what happened before the Rosario fight because it’s in the past. I don’t want to make any excuses. It wasn’t that I didn’t focus or train hard. Sada, I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared to win.
“With me, you’re always going to see a hungry and focused fighter in the ring. I don’t know if I’ll look much different. I think with a new coach it takes some time for the changes to start setting in.
“I went through a four-week training camp before my fight in December was cancelled because I got COVID-19. It was almost a full camp and it definitely kept me motivated going into this next training camp for this fight.
“I’m the best fighter in the division. I just lost, that’s all. LeBron James and Michael Jordan had bad nights, I can have a bad night too. I’m still the best in the division and I’m anxious to get back in the ring.”
BRIAN MENDOZA
“Training camp has been going great. I’m out here in Las Vegas, previše. I’ve just been grinding. This is a very big opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. Everybody can expect one hundred percent and everything I have in me.
“It’s not about looking back at the one blemish on my record and crying about what happened in the past. There’s always a million excuses behind the scenes, ali to je ono što je. I learned from that loss and you guys have seen the change in my performances since that fight and how I was more comfortable at 154 pounds in my next fight. I feel like this next fight will pull out even more from me. You guys will see another big jump in my skill level on June 26.
“I do feel that I have everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose. I keep telling people on fight night that you’re not going to see somebody that’s just happy to be here and happy to get to this point. I have big goals and this is the perfect fight. So you’re going to see me coming with everything I have and coming for the victory. I have everything to gain.
“I feel like I’m catching Julian Williams at the right time because of where I am in my career. It’s about me. This is the right time. I’m 27-years-old and I’ve been a pro for many years now. I just feel like the schooling that I’ve had is really starting to come out and I’m hitting that next level. I’m not worried about what’s going on with Williams. I know he’s still coming with everything he has to prove that he still has it and that he’s still in the mix.
“A lot of people get to this point and they get a big fight like this and they think they’ve made it. They get happy just to be here, but you won’t see that at all with me. I’ve always visualized being at the top of this sport and climbing to the very top. I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity and you’re going to see somebody very hungry on June 26.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO Mayweather Promocije
“This is a really terrific card from top to bottom. Julian Williams is one of my favorite fighters. He’s a former unified champion who’s going to take on the tough Brian Mendoza. Williams is looking to make a big statement that he’s still a force and that he’s ready to get back in the mix with the other top 154-pounders.
“The co-main event could be a main event on its own. With Lubin and Rosario, we’re really excited to see who will emerge from that fight ready to challenge for a world title once again. We can’t wait for June 26.”
WBA Super Lightweight Champion Barrios Takes on Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Headlining SHOWTIME PPV®Subota, Lipanj 26 iz State Farm Arene u Atlanti Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s promocija Mayweather HAYWARD, CALIF. (Lipanj 10, 2021) – Unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios shared updates on training camp and previewed his upcoming showdown against four-time world championGervonta „Tank” Davis before they square off in the SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Lipanj 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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The 26-year-old Barrios will be looking for a signature victory on June 26, and will bring a 5 ½ inch height advantage into the matchup against Davis. Since moving up to 140-pounds, Barrios is 9-0 s osam knockouts, and scored multiple knockdowns in the only fight that went the distance, his title-winning performance over Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native is buoyed by having renowned veteran trainer Virgil Hunter in his corner.
Here is what Barrios and Hunter had to say about training camp, Davis and more:
MARIO BARRIOS
“Ovo je ogromna prilika za mene. Gervonta Davis has a huge name in the sport and outside of it. This is the type of fight that can accelerate both of our names after June 26.
“I think Gervonta and his team might have bit off more than they could chew with this fight. I’m not one to talk too much, but we’ll see how it plays out when we step into the ring on June 26.
“’Tank’ is going to be in there with a full blown 140-pounder. He’s not going against someone past their prime or going up in weight. I’m a guy who goes out and gets stoppages. He’s facing someone just as dangerous as he is, but two weight classes higher than what he’s used to seeing.
“We know Gervonta is a dangerous fighter. We know the threat that we have in front of us. But I’m just as dangerous, if not more dangerous. I’ve been dangerous at 140 pounds for quite some time now.
“I have speed, power and explosiveness, just like Gervonta. But I have the length and physical stature to present problems that he’s never faced before.
“I know that I have power that carries from round one through round 12. He’s not used to being at this weight and we’re going to see how he handles that move up.
“I’m confident because I have a great team behind me. I’ve had a tremendous training camp. I go into every fight with confidence in my preparation. Just like every fight, I’m more than prepared for fight night.
“This is going to be fireworks from the opening bell. We have everything we need to make this the ‘Fight of the Year’.
“This is the moment that I’ve been dreaming of since I was a kid. It just goes to show that everything I’ve been working for my whole life is now unfolding in front of me. This is just the beginning and I’m ready to seize this opportunity.”
VIRGIL HUNTER, Barrios’ Trainer
“The preparation is going really well. We feel really good. Mario is as ready as he can be, so we’re looking forward to an exciting fight. He understands the importance of this fight. It’s a career-defining fight at this stage of his career, so he understands the significance of it. He understands what a victory means and what a setback means. He understands right where he is. His career is still in front of him because he’s a young fighter. But at this stage, it’s a very important fight and a victory would mean a lot.
“You always have to acknowledge ‘Tank’s’ punching power. You have to acknowledge his quickness and his IQ. His attributes appear to be very much real from what I’ve seen. There’s not anything about him that you cannot take seriously. You have to take everything about him seriously. He’s got a good corner and good people behind him so that makes for a formidable opponent.
“Mario’s reach and height is an advantage if you know how to use it to your advantage. It could be an advantage or could be a disadvantage. The thing is that we’re going to find the avenues to take advantage of it and make it work for us. S druge strane, it could be a disadvantage. Height and reach has never meant much to me in boxing because there are ways to overcome each stature that a fighter possesses. It’s who imposes their strategy and who imposes their will on the other who I think is going to come out victorious.
“The work ethic is there. Mario has a high ceiling that he hasn’t reached yet. He’s going towards that, but when he came here, he came with a high ceiling. A lot of fighters come and they’ve reached their ceiling, so there’s only so much you can do with them. But Mario has a lot of room for improvement and growth and I would say the best Mario Barrios is coming a couple years from now. But that doesn’t mean that he won’t be victorious on June 26. He definitely has what it takes to be victorious.”
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O DAVIS VS. BARRIJE Davis vs. Barrios će vidjeti četverostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervontu "Tank" Davisa kako je usmjerio pogled na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine kada se suoči s neporaženim WBA prvakom u lakoj kategoriji Marioom "El Aztecom" Barriosom u SHOWTIME PPV glavnom događaju u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, a bit će i bitka dva najbolja kandidata od 154 kilograma dok se Erickson "Hammer" Lubin sučeljava s bivšim jedinstvenim prvakom Jeisonom Rosariom u WBC-ovom eliminatoru naslova u poluteškoj kategoriji u glavnom turniru. Bivši jedinstveni prvak u super poluteškoj kategoriji Julian "J-Rock" Williams vraća se u ring kako bi u obračunu od 10 rundi preuzeo Briana Mendozu, a žestoki olimpijac Batyr Akhmedov stupa protiv bivšeg svjetskog prvaka Argenisa Mendeza u 12 rundi WBA Super lake kategorije Naslov Eliminator za pokretanje pay-per-view emisije.
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GERVONTA DAVIS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS Four-Time World Champion Davis Prepares for SHOWTIME PPV®Main Event Showdown Against WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Saturday, Lipanj 26 iz State Farm Arene u Atlanti Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s promocija Mayweather Kliknite OVDJEfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS (Lipanj 10, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis held a media workout in Las Vegas Wednesday as he approaches his showdown against WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios which headlines a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Lipanj 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis moves up to 140-pounds for the first time in his career as he aims to add super lightweight champion to his stellar resume. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez.
Here is what Davis, along with trainerCalvin Ford, i Mayweather Promocije CEO Leonard Ellerbe, had to say Wednesday from the Mayweather Boxing Club:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“We can’t say who the bigger puncher is until we get in that ring and test his power. It doesn’t matter who is stronger, I want to be better than him across the board and in every aspect of the game.
“People who are here in the gym with me see a lot of things that I don’t need to bring out, even in my fights. Floyd is always telling me to box and use my skills, and don’t always look for the knockout. This camp we’ve actually been working on getting back to that and letting the knockout come.
"Za mene, greatness is just not going backwards. I just want to keep going forward no matter what. No matter who’s in front of me, I just have to go through them. Where I’m from, a lot of people don’t make it out, so I’m doing something right. It doesn’t even have to be an opponent, it can be something outside of the ring. I’m always chasing greatness.
“My thing is just beat whoever is put in front of me. When it’s time, we’ll see who the top guy is. Dotad, I don’t need to speak on any other fighter than the one in front of me.
“Barrios and I have been through the amateurs together. He’s known what I’ve been doing. It’s crazy how life works out sometimes.
“I’m a team player, so whatever my team tells me has to be done to better myself, I’m all for it. That’s what’s made me so good. I don’t just stand out by myself. I have the best team in boxing.
“My last fight people complained that Leo Santa Cruz was too small, so I’m basically going out there and showing that a size difference doesn’t matter. I’m going to beat whoever they put in front of me. I’m trying to chase greatness.
“I’m definitely looking to walk down the bigger guy. He might feel like he can walk me down. I was definitely watching Floyd fight a much bigger guy in Logan Paul and taking a few pointers from it.
“I don’t know what Barrios will bring, but from my side, I’m bringing everything I’ve got. You know whenever I fight, I’m bringing something for the fans to enjoy.”
CALVIN FORD, Davisov trener
“’Tank’s’ pay-per-view numbers opened up the doors for the rest of them. It’s because of ‘Tank’s’ social media. When people ask me why people gravitate towards him – he’s just like any kid that’s coming up from the inner cities. Look at basketball players – inner cities. Look at football players – inner cities. He’s showing them that if you put the right people around you and you put your mind to something, sve je moguće.
“’Tank’, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia will be the Four Kings if the fights happen. Idemo ga zadržati u stvarnom. Sada, they’re doing the same thing that the Four Kings did at the beginning stage. All we have to do is sit back and let the minds that be, do their thing. It’s going to happen. All these fights that people want to see are going to happen.
“Have you noticed that ‘Tank’ don’t call anybody out? He never did. But if you put him in front of somebody, he’s going to show you. If you know ‘Tank’ from the amateurs, he’s going to show up in the ring. He’s like a baby Mike Tyson.
“The weight isn’t what I’m focused on, it’s actually the opponent. When I started studying the opponent, his coach and I go way back in the amateurs. When we see each other, we know each other. It’s about the minds. He knows his athlete and I know my athlete. Te noći, it’s about the minds. It’s about who is going to hold fast to what they’re supposed to be doing. That’s the fight for me.
“I wouldn’t say this is the toughest test of ‘Tank’s’ career because nobody can show me the best of ‘Tank’ yet. I know the best of ‘Tank’. Ya’ll ain’t seen ‘Tank’.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO Mayweather Promocije
“From top to bottom this is one of those pay-per-view events that you don’t want to miss. Anytime you have the most exciting fighter in the sport, you know it’s going to be big. Don’t expect anything less on June 26.
“Coach Calvin Ford is a tremendous trainer who’s been with Gervonta since day one and they have a great game plan in place. I fully expect him to be able to execute. But Barrios is coming for him. He’s got a great trainer himself in Virgil Hunter and has made great progression with Virgil.
“We know this is going to be a tough fight, but Gervonta just has to figure it out from the opening bell. And I believe he’ll do that, but it will take some time. Barrios is looking to upset the apple cart.
“Gervonta is molding into his comfort zone. He’s becoming more comfortable with the media because he truly understands what he has in front of him. He knows that his ceiling is to be the biggest star in the sport. On the inside of the ring though, nothing has changed.
“The co-feature is a terrific bout with Erickson Lubin taking on Jeison Rosario. That’s going to be a very entertaining fight. A win for Lubin puts him one step closer to his ultimate goal. Lubin feels like he’s the best in the weight class and eventually right that wrong of his loss to Jermell Charlo. But he has a tough rugged fighter in front of him and that should be an exciting bout.
“Former unified champion Julian Williams is looking to bounce back against Brian Mendoza on the pay-per-view. Julian is obviously one of the top fighters in the division, and he’s looking to get back what he lost.
“In the opening bout the very tough Batyr Akhmedov is up against Argenis Mendez, who is always in go-mode. So it really shows you how highly entertaining this card is all the way through. I’m really excited to be back at State Farm Arena.”
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CARSON, Kalifornija(Svibanj 29, 2021) -Nonito Donaireis champion once again. Fourteen years after he won his first world title, the “Filipino Flash” cemented his Hall of Fame credentials with a sensational fourth-round KO win overNordine Oubaalito capture the WBC World Bantamweight title Saturday night in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalif. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
“The king has returned,” Donaire beamed afterward. “I just love the crowds. All my friends, obitelj, all the boxing fans that came out thank you so much. You guys are wonderful.”
The 38-year-old Donaire (41-6, 27 Kos) is now the oldest world champion ever at 118-pounds. He accomplished it with the left hand that has been the calling card of his career as he dropped Oubaali (17-1, 12 Kos) three times in total.
“Being at this age is not the question, it’s about my performance,” said Donaire. “About my ability to grow. I believe it matters not what your age is, but how mentally strong you are. What I learned from the [Naoya] Inoue fight is that I’m back. I can still compete at this level. The whole time I was not fighting, I was learning. I’m ready for the next one.”
Following a feel-out first round, Donaire went to work in the second, walking Oubaali down and countering with thudding effect. Donaire scored the first knockdown early in the third, dropping Oubaali with his trademark counter left hook. The Frenchman rose on unsteady legs and Donaire pounced, landing more big shots until another left hook floored Oubaali just a split second before the round ended. Opet, Oubaali struggled to his feet, dazed yet willing to fight on.
The end came swiftly in the fourth. Donaire expertly maneuvered Oubaali around the ring, pinning him against the ropes where a left uppercut sent Oubaali crumpling to the canvas for a third and final time. Referee Jack Reiss immediately called it off. The official time of the stoppage was 1:52 of the fourth round.
“Three decades of being world champion. Nine-time world champion. That’s amazing,” said Donaire. “I came in here and I felt really good. Today I knew exactly what was going to happen. I knew exactly what I was going to do. I think I was just very focused in the gym. I was very, very focused. I just felt really good coming in and I was grateful to get this opportunity.
“Tonight was something that I had to prove to the world that I’m back and I’m stronger than ever. He was a very tough guy. I think ultimately for me, there was a level of should I be more patient? Or should I go for it? Something I learned in the Inoue fight was to go for the kill. And that’s exactly what I did. I was patient, but I knew he was hurt enough that I could take him out.”
U suradnji značajke, Portoriko jeSubriel Matias (17-1, 17 Kos) delivered another power-punching display, breaking down previously-unbeatenBatyr Jukembayev (18-1, 14 Kos) until Jukembayev’s corner stopped the bout after eight riveting rounds.
“I think this is what everybody expected. Everybody knew it was going to be a great war,” said Matias. “This was going to end by knockout whether I was going to get knocked out or Jukembayev was going to get knocked out. I’m just glad it was me who knocked him out.”
Matias establishes himself as one of the best in a stacked division, but this latest win wasn’t easy. Kazakhstan’s Jukembayev came out strong, landing a right hook-right uppercut combination upstairs from his southpaw stance that got Matias’ attention in the first.
Jukembayev pushed the pace in the second. Matias began letting his hands go in the third, throwing in combination to the head and body. Both combatants were now fully warmed up, setting the stage for a fourth round that could be a candidate for “Round of the Year.”
It began when a hard left hook staggered Jukembayev and drove him to the canvas. Matias sought to close the show but Jukembayev held on, cleared his head and started landing his own shots. With a minute left in the stanza, Jukembayev stunned Matias with a left cross. Instead of clinching, Matias fought fire with fire, bringing the crowd out of their seats with toe-to-toe action until the bell sounded.
Matias never stopped coming forward. Following a one-sided sixth, Jukembayev returned to his corner with both eyes swelling shut. The back and forth ensued in the seventh as Jukembayev buzzed Matias with two right hooks toward the end of the round.
Matias returned to the driver’s seat in the eighth round, pounding away at Jukembayev with both fists. Ukupno, he out-landed Jukembayev by 100 punches (234/608 za 134 /409) and was more accurate (38.5% za 32.8%). The accumulation of blows was enough to convince Jukembayev’s corner to request the bout be stopped.
“He knew he had nothing to lose. He came in and was doing everything strong,” said Matias. “He knew that all he could do was knock me out to win. I would have done the same thing. That’s a warrior’s heart and he has all my respect.
“After that fourth round, I mean he is a very competitive fighter, so it turned into a war after that point. My hands go up to him as well. To je velika borba. I definitely have had other opponents that were very good, but this is the one that has given me the hardest test.”
U TV prijenos otvarač, Gary Antuanne Russell (14-0, 14 Kos) continued his ascent up the super lightweight ranks. The undefeated Russell became the first to stop the ruggedJovanie Santiago (14-2-1, 10 Kos), dominating Santiago until referee Sharon Sands halted the contest following the sixth round at the suggestion of Santiago’s corner.
“The objective is to get the man out as soon as possible and come out unscathed,” said Russell. “I just want to say that Santiago was a class-A opponent. A lot of people think he beat Adrien Broner. I want Adrien Broner now.”
With older brother and WBC World Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. working his corner, Gary Antuanne controlled the action from the opening bell. The 2016 Olympian worked the jab and straight left behind the southpaw stance, snapping Santiago’s head back several times in the first.
Russell, 24, continued to land the left in the second and third. Early in the fourth, he followed up a straight left to the ribs with a short right hook upstairs that dropped Santiago to a knee. Puerto Rico’s Santiago gamely rose to his feet and survived the follow-up onslaught to make it out of the round.
“The importance to me is to execute round-by-round, and round-by-round, I was executing more and more. My father told me to go to the body, right hook upstairs. He was open to that,” said Russell.
Russell showed no signs of slowing despite being extended beyond four rounds for the first time in his pro career. The Capital Heights, Md. product battered Santiago in the sixth, landing punishing combinations throughout the frame. Nekoliko trenutaka kasnije, the bout was stopped.
“It’s definitely important to me to perform so I’m not just known as Gary Russell’s younger brother,” said Russell, koji je sletio 146 od 444 punches (32.9%). “I come from an excellent background of fighters. We’re building a dynasty.
“How soon do I want to get back in the ring? If I could fight on the Deontay Wilder card, that would be great.”
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, Svibanj 30 na 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Svibanj 31 na 10 poslije podne. ET / PT na SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Chuck McKean. Three-time super bantamweight world champion Israel Vazquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
WBC Bantamweight World Champion Oubaali Takes On Future Hall Of Famer Donaire This Saturday, Svibanj 29 Uživo na Showtime®In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Dignity Health Sports Park In Carson, Kalif. Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJEfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions CARSON, CALIF. (Svibanj 27, 2021) – WBC Bantamweight World ChampionNordine Oubaaliand future Hall of FamerNonito Donaire went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before their world title showdown taking place this Saturday, Svibanj 29 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornija, zaokružujući događaj Premier Boxing Champions.
The press conference also featured hard-hitting contenderSubriel Matias i neporažen Batyr Jukembayev, who meet in the co-main event for a 12-round IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator, i neporažen 2016 U.S. Olimpski Gary Antuanne Russella Jovanie Santiago, who square off in a 10-round super lightweight clash that opens the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at 10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT.
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Evo što su borci imali za reći u četvrtak:
NORDINE OUBAALI “Yes, we’ve sparred but training is training. When you go into a fight, it’s not the same. Every fight is different and I know on Saturday I will put on a great show with Nonito Donaire because I know he’s a good boxer but I know I’m the best. I trained so hard for this and now I’m ready to fight. I want to show everybody that the best two bantamweights in boxing today are fighting on Saturday.
“Yes, he’s had an outstanding career and he has power but I believe I have more power than him. I know I have the power. He’s a good boxer but I’m the world champion and on Saturday I’m going to show the world who is the best. I know I am the best. I respect Nonito. He’s had a good career but I’m the best in the division.
“The difference in the fight is going to be I want to win more. I want to continue to make history and stay as the world champion in this division. I know that it’s my time. I want this more than he does.
“If I’m victorious, why not have my next fight be for the unification? I want to make history every time and this is my motivation. I’m here because I love boxing and I want to face the best boxers every time. I’m facing Nonito Donaire and that’s great for my career. I just like to fight and this is my life.”
NONITO DONAIRE
“It would be great to win the title at 38 years old and become the oldest champion at 118 funti, but let’s keep it going. Let’s make it 40. Let’s make it 42. There ain’t no stopping me. Mentalno, I’m very grateful but at the same time I’m just very ready.
“I’m always healthy and the reason why I can compete with anybody is because I keep myself healthy and I work hard. There’s nothing less than 100 percent every time I’m in that gym.
“I’m very hard-headed so I don’t always do what people tell me to do. People can say that it’s their time. But I also have my time and I’m always going to be the one who concedes their time or makes that decision. It’s still my time.
“It’s going to be a great fight. Oubaali is the champion for a reason. He’s been through it in terms of the amateurs and making it here. So we’re not underestimating any of that. But I’ve fought in this venue many times and I always make magical fights in the first place. It’s always going to be magical with me. I’m a unicorn.
“The difference in this fight is going to be my hunger. He’s younger than me but I have the hunger. We both have an objective and that’s what’s going to make this a great fight.
“I want to fight the best out there. I want the rematch with Naoya Inoue and I want to get all the belts. The only thing I haven’t accomplished in boxing is becoming undisputed champion. I’ve done everything else. Fighter godine. Knockout godine. Multiple championships. Four-division champion. You name it. To mi je glavni cilj. Get the belt and put them all together.
“Bantamweight is my real weight. I’ve always fought in the heavier division because of the excitement, the challenge and the lucrative offer or the names at that time. Sada, I’m here where I belong and this is where I’m really strong.
“The layoff will not be a factor at all. The time off helped me out. Just being out of the ring helped my body recover. And the eagerness and the hunger is there more than ever. It was a blessing for me.” SUBRIEL MATIAS “I will be his toughest test without question and come Saturday night, everybody will find out why I’m saying that.
“I believe him when he says that he has the tools to get a stoppage on Saturday. But it’s not just a matter of saying, on Saturday night he has to prove it. If it’s going to come out of your mouth, then you have to prove it.
“We’re both knockout artists and with what we’re looking at, this fight should not finish by a decision.
“I don’t have much to say about that fight against Petros Ananyan. Those that saw me lose, I lost. There’s nothing I can say about it. But those that know boxing know that I’ve been progressing and improving and you all will see that on Saturday.”
BATYR JUKEMBAYEV „Imao sam veliku trening kamp. I am ready for Saturday night. I know that he’s a good fighter but I promise that I will be ready.
“We will see Saturday night whether it’s going to end in a knockout. I’ll show you what I’m made of and you will all see.”
GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL
“I’m in the hurt business. He’s a slugger. If he wants to come in there and slug with me, he will feel my power. He will see how intelligent I am. Not just mentally, but physically with my hands. Kao sto sam rekao, I’m in the hurt business. I come to hurt.
“Pardon my lack of Spanish, but what you are going to see is, ‘la violencia.’ He’s going to bring his pressure. He’s going to bring punches in bunches and I believe that’s all he can bring. If he’s been training and trying to perfect himself for my style of fighting, that’s fine. You’re not supposed to come in here one-dimensional. A diamond shines from all sides.
“The only thing I can say is this venue is going to promote blood, sweat and tears and the desire of people to be great. I’m definitely one of them. I’ve been in the gym giving my blood, my sweat and my tears and I’m bringing all of that to this venue come Saturday night.
“I definitely want to stay more active. That’s always been my plan. The pandemic slowed things down. Fans always tell me they want to see me get back in there…I just tell them, me too. The fighters aren’t the ones pulling all of the strings. Should I be more active? Naravno. I want to be more active.
“I want to show that I’m the cream of the crop. I’m a superstar. The light hasn’t been shining on me because there’s a lot of other things going on. Dotad, you’re going to have to wait and see. Come Saturday, it will be a great show. There will be some sparks and fireworks. I have an opponent that’s not willing to lay down. If he’s not willing to, I must make him lay down.”
JOVANIE SANTIAGO
“I know that he’s a good fighter. An Olympian. He’s young and he’s going to come fight. I’m going to come to fight too, so if the fight finishes early, then it finishes early.
“I just have to work round-by-round, throw punches and win one round at a time. After I beat Russell, everybody is going to be on my side.
“This is my weight. This is where I’m most comfortable. I’ve always been a 140-pounder and Saturday that’s what I’m going to demonstrate.
“This time, I’m fighting at my actual weight. Osjećam se jaka. I’m coming to work round-by-round and on Saturday everybody will see what I’m all about.”
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ABOUT OUBAALI VS. DONAIRE Oubaali vs. Donaire will pit undefeated WBC Bantamweight World ChampionNordine Oubaaliagainst future Hall of FamerNonito Donairein a long-awaited 12-round championship showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Svibanj 29 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalif. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
U SHOWTIME PRVENSTVO boks ko-obilježje, hard-hitting contenderSubriel Matías takes on undefeatedBatyr Jukembayevin a 12-round IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator, while unbeaten 2016 U.S. Olimpski Gary Antuanne Russell lica Jovanie Santiagoin a 10-round super lightweight clash to open the telecast.
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Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park will be open to fans in a limited capacity, with all guests remaining socially distanced and subject to local and state health guidelines throughout the event.
(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME) “Barrios dolazi s moći, i sigurno znate da dolazim sa snagom. Neka kum pobijediti," – Davis “Nikad se prije nismo suočili s borcima poput jednih drugih. Vidjet ćemo u lipnju 26 ako je to pravi potez za njega," – Četvrti Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta Davis traži naslov u trećoj ligi protiv nepobjedivog super lakog prvaka Mario Barrios Headlinning POKAZANO PPV® Subota, Lipanj 26 Na premijeri boksačkih prvaka iz State Farm Arene u Atlanti Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s promocija Mayweather ATLANTA (Svibanj 20, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis i neporaženi WBA prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario “El Azteca” Barrios išli su licem u lice u četvrtak na konferenciji za novinare kako bi pregledali svoj glavni događaj SHOWTIME PPV koji se održava u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis će se u neporaženom Barriosu prihvatiti izazova koji definira karijeru, dok se usredotočuje na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca. Na putu mu stoji neporaženi 26-godišnji Barrios, koji posjeduje 9-0 rekord s osam nokauta tijekom njegove vladavine od 140 kilograma i ima šest centimetara visinske prednosti u odnosu na Davisa.
Davis se vraća boriti se u State Farm Areni nakon rasprodaje mjesta u prosincu 2019 za vrijeme zvjezdanog događaja koji ga je vidio kako zaustavlja bivšeg prvaka Yuriorkisa Gambou u 12thi posljednja runda za osvajanje lakog naslova.
Ulaznice za događaj uživo u State Farm Areni, koji promovira Mayweather Promocije, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije, krenuti u prodaju sutra, Petak, Svibanj 21 na 10 a.m. I, i mogu se kupiti na ticketmaster.com.
Evo što su sudionici tiskovne konferencije imali reći u četvrtak u State Farm Areni:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Kamp mi je bio super. Znamo da je Barrios veći momak i da može udarati. Naporno radimo svaki dan u teretani, jer u lipnju idemo protiv velikog zadatka 26.
“Svi imamo izazove kroz koje prolazimo u životu, i to je ono što nas čini snažnima. Ovo je još jedan izazov koji imam na putu do uspjeha. Spremna sam proći kroz to i nastaviti gurati.
“Znamo da je ovo opasna borba. Barrios dolazi s moći i vi sigurno znate da ja dolazim s moći. Neka kum pobijediti.
“Prihvatio sam ovu borbu jer želim biti sjajan. Sva ostala velika imena u lakoj kategoriji imala su zakazane borbe pa sam se osjećala kao da želim izaći i pobijediti najboljeg borca za sebe.
“Čak i ako je veći od mene u noći borbe, nije važno. Sve je ovo dio sporta. Cilj mi je slomiti ga. Ako ga uspijem izvući odande, Izvući ću ga odande. Ako to ide 12 kola, tako bude. Velik je i snažan, ali nikad se nije suočio s nikim poput mene.
“Moramo pričekati i vidjeti što će se dogoditi u noći borbe. Različiti stilovi diktiraju ono što trebam pokazati u borbi. Vidjet ćemo što će donijeti na stol, a onda ćemo to kapitalizirati.
“Ne brinem se zbog gubitka brzine dodavanjem kilograma. Bit ću brz bez obzira. Mislim da ću biti najbolji od 140 kilograma.
“Kao i sve ostale moje borbe, ovo će biti prepuno akcije. Nemojte ići po kokice tijekom borbe, jer bi svakog trenutka mogao završiti. Donosim ono što boksu treba, i to je uzbuđenje. Svi znamo kad se borim, nikad nije dosadna borba. Od prvog kruga, sve dok god ne završi, Samo dolazim, u svim mojim borbama. To ćete vidjeti 26. lipnja. "
MARIO BARRIOS
“Ovo je ogromna prilika za mene. ‘Tank’ me prozvao. Znam da pokušava učiniti nešto sjajno, ali ovo je za njega opasna borba. Bit će to akcijska borba. Nikad se prije nismo suočili s borcima poput jednih drugih. Vidjet ćemo u lipnju 26 ako je to pravi potez za njega.
“Borim se da predstavljam svoj grad i svoj narod. Otići ću tamo i dati sve od sebe da svi budu ponosni.
“Možda pomno promatraju moju borbu protiv Batyra Ahmedova. Ali mislim da ima potpuno drugačiji stil i da će ova borba biti drugačija od one koju očekuju ako samo gledaju taj meč. Ne znam što vide u meni da žele ovu borbu, ali ništa mi od toga nije važno. Na sva pitanja dat će se odgovor u lipnju 26.
"'Tank' skače u dvije kategorije težine. Radi nešto što su napravili mnogi veliki borci. Čak je i rekao: ovo nije lagana borba za njega. Spremni smo suočiti se s najboljom verzijom 'Tanka' koju je itko ikad vidio i bit će to rat.
“Iznenadio sam se kad su mi otkrili njegovo ime. No sviđa li vam se ‘Tank’ ili ne, ima jedno od najvećih imena u boksu. Ovo je vrsta borbe koja moje ime može poletjeti do vrha sporta.
"'Tank' je dobar borac i vrlo eksplozivan borac. Postavlja se pitanje dovodi li on svoju moć 140. Ipak nemam nikakvih briga oko toga. On je tip koji mora pokazati ljudima da se može nositi s mojom snagom pod ovom težinom.
“Uzbuđena sam što ću se boriti u Atlanti. Zapravo sam prvi put ovdje, ali znam da su navijači ovdje vrlo strastveni. Očekujem da ću ovdje vidjeti sjajnu odaziv u State Farm Areni. "
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO Mayweather Promocije
"'Tank' je generacijski borac. Ima određene sposobnosti koje drugi jednostavno nemaju. On je poseban, ali ovo je za njega opasna borba. Ovo je ogroman izazov i stvarno sam uzbuđen zbog ove borbe.
“Atlanta je vruće tržište. Očito je prva borba nakon dugo vremena bila 'Tank' vs.. Yuriorkis Gamboa i bila je krcata rasprodana gužva u ovoj zgradi. Navijači su zaista uživali. Grad treba ovakve velike događaje. Rekli smo navijačima da se vraćamo i evo nas.
"'Tank' juri povijest. Kad se osvrnete na mnoštvo svih vremena, prošli su stvari koje nitko drugi nikada nije. U potrazi za trodijelnim prvakom na 26 godine još je jedan njegov primjer da tako lovi veličinu.
"'Tank' je najuzbudljiviji borac u cijelom sportu i pruža navijačima ono što žele vidjeti. Stavlja kundake na sjedala. Ljudi gravitiraju načinu na koji se bori. Ova nova generacija obožavatelja koju imamo, vole ga «.
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O DAVIS VS. BARRIJE Davis vs. Barrios će vidjeti četverostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervontu "Tank" Davisa kako je usmjerio pogled na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine kada se suoči s neporaženim WBA prvakom u lakoj kategoriji Marioom "El Aztecom" Barriosom u SHOWTIME PPV glavnom događaju u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, a bit će i bitka dva najbolja kandidata od 154 kilograma dok se Erickson "Hammer" Lubin sučeljava s bivšim jedinstvenim prvakom Jeisonom Rosariom u WBC-ovom eliminatoru naslova u poluteškoj kategoriji u glavnom turniru. Bivši jedinstveni prvak u super poluteškoj kategoriji Julian "J-Rock" Williams vraća se u ring kako bi u obračunu od 10 rundi preuzeo Briana Mendozu, a žestoki olimpijac Batyr Akhmedov stupa protiv bivšeg svjetskog prvaka Argenisa Mendeza u 12 rundi WBA Super lake kategorije Naslov Eliminator za pokretanje pay-per-view emisije.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS SEEKS TITLE IN A THIRD DIVISION AGAINST UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV® Subota, JUNE 26 IN A PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT LIVE FROM STATE FARM ARENA IN ATLANTA Top Contender Erickson Lubin and Former Unified Champion Jeison Rosario Battle in WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event Former Unified Champion Julian Williams Takes On Rugged Contender Brian Mendoza and Hard-Hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov Duels Former World Champion Argenis Mendez In Pay-Per-View Action Beginning at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT Tickets on Sale Friday at 10 a.m. I! ATLANTA (Svibanj 19, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis will take on a career-defining challenge as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view undercard will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders asErickson "Hammer" Lubin faces former unified championJeison Rosarioin a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight championJulian "J-rock" Williams returns to the ring for the first time in 18 months to take onBrian Mendozain a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting OlympianBatyr Ahmedov steps in against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.
Ulaznice za događaj uživo u State Farm Areni, koji promovira Mayweather Promocije, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. I, i mogu se kupiti na ticketmaster.com. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis moves up to 140-pounds for the first time in his career as he aims to add super lightweight champion to his stellar resume. Davis has already captured titles at 130 and 135-pounds. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. Standing in his way is the undefeated 25-year-old Barrios, koji posjeduje 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign while holding a six-inch height advantage over Davis.
“Gervonta Davis is looking to become a three-division world champion, and has a big undertaking in front of him in challenging Barrios for his WBA title at 140-pounds,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promocije. “Barrios is a warrior, and this is going to be Davis’ toughest fight to date. Atlanta, be ready for a show on June 26!"
Davis (24-0, 23 Kos) delivered a highlight-reel knockout in his last fight, producing another sensational and memorable performance that has made him a popular draw throughout the country. Davis stopped four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz with one powerful uppercut in that October 2020 fight and put Santa Cruz down and out for the first time in his illustrious career. Promovira Mayweather Promocije, Davis will make his second headline appearance on pay-per-view as he has asserted himself as a must-see headline attraction in his first pay-per-view
Davis first burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® u siječnju 2017. U trenutku, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. The Baltimore-native also owns knockout performances in world title fights over Jesus Cuellar in 2018 and Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019. The 2019 triumph over Gamboa came at a sold out State Farm Arena, during a year that also saw him fill venues in his hometown of Baltimore and Southern California.
“I’m excited to make history on June 26 in Atlanta and become a three-division world champion,"Rekao je Davis. “Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for my fight against Gamboa and I couldn’t wait to come back and headline a spectacular SHOWTIME PPV card. Mario Barrios is an undefeated champion, but he hasn’t ever faced anyone like me before. Moving up to 140-pounds is a big challenge but I’ve been working hard in camp and I’ll be ready. Thank you to my whole team for making this historic boxing event possible. Make sure you get your tickets early because this fight is definitely selling out! Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you!"
Četvrti (26-0, 17 Kos) captured his 140-pound championship in September 2019, scoring two knockdowns and fighting through a cut to win a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native trains in Oakland, Kalifornija, under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. U svom najnovijem izlet, Barrios knocked out Ryan Karl in the sixth-round of their clash on the pay-per-view undercard of Davis vs. Santa Cruz.
Standing nearly six-feet tall, Barrios debuted as a pro at super bantamweight in 2013 and had success moving up the rankings in the super featherweight division. His first 140-pound bout came in 2017 and saw him increase his power from his previous performances. At super lightweight, Barrios has scored knockouts in every fight except the title-winning performance against Akhmedov, where his power was still on display with a pair of knockdowns.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME PPV is a dream come true and an opportunity that I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Barrios. “Gervonta Davis is a pound-for-pound champion and it’s going to be an honor sharing the ring with him. This fight is my shining moment and the pinnacle of the boxing world, on the biggest stage possible. Boxing fans around the globe will be watching this fight and I’m coming to shock the world. To all my Mexican fans, I’m going to bring this historic victory home for La Raza.”
The 25-year-old Lubin (23-1, 16 Kos) has put together an impressive five-bout winning streak since a loss to unified 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017. U svom najnovijem izlet, he defeated U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha by unanimous decision in September of last year. Prior to the victory over Gausha, he became the first person to stop former champion Ishe Smith, in addition to a dominating victory over Nathaniel Gallimore in October 2019. A native of Orlando, Florida, Lubin is trained by acclaimed coach Kevin Cunningham as he continues his quest toward another title opportunity. After a stellar amateur career, Lubin turned pro at 18 years old in 2013, eventually being named “Prospect Of The Year” by ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.
“I’m so ready for this fight and we’ve been working hard in preparation for Rosario,” said Lubin. “This fight is another step closer to getting that world title shot. Coach Cunningham and I have a great game plan in place. We know this is going to be a tough fight and the fans are going to see a much-improved version of myself. I’ve taken my training to the next level during this training camp. Rosario is a former world champion who I know is going to bring his best, which is going to make for a great night of boxing. This card is stacked, but I’m going to steal the show with an incredible performance. I will not be denied, I’m coming out on top. It’s Hammer Time!"
Ružičnjak (20-2-1, 14 Kos) will look to climb back into world title contention after losing his 154-pound belts to Jermell Charlo in their September 2020 clash. The 26-year-old captured the WBA and IBF belts by stopping Julian Williams in one of 2020’s biggest upsets. Born in the Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rosario rode an eight-fight unbeaten streak into the showdown with Williams, including victories over 154-pound contenders Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach, Jorge Cota and Marcos Hernandez. Coming into the Charlo matchup, Rosario had established his power by earning a stoppage victory or scoring a knockdown in seven of his previous nine contests.
“I make no excuses for losing the fight to Charlo, but that was then, and this is now,” said Rosario. “I have turned to a new page in my career with my new trainer Herman Caicedo. I will not lose again, especially in this fight against Lubin. He’s a great contender, and I respect his abilities, but I will knock him out on June 26.”
Philadelphia’s Williams (27-2-1, 16 Kos) became a unified world champion at 154-pounds in May 2019 when he upset Jarrett Hurd in one of the year’s best fights, winning a close-quarters brawl by unanimous decision. The 31-year-old dropped the titles in his first defense, losing to Jeison Rosario in January 2020. Williams had been riding a five-fight winning streak going into the Rosario matchup, in which he added victories over former champion Ishe Smith and hard-hitting contender Nathaniel Gallimore to his ledger.
“This has been the longest layoff of my career, so I’m excited to get back in the ring,", Rekao je Williams. “Mendoza is a decent fighter. I’ve even been in the gym with him and he’s a good guy. But on June 26, it’s going to be all business. I just need to come out on top. He doesn’t have anything that I haven’t seen before. I know he’ll be ready because this is like the Super Bowl for him. So I know he’ll be ready, but I’ll be ready too. If I’m able to get the win, then it’s on to bigger and better opportunities. But I’m definitely not looking past Brian because I know how seriously he’s taking this fight.”
Mendoza (19-1, 13 Kos) earned a career best-victory in his last outing, beating veteran contender Thomas LaManna by unanimous decision in August 2020. The 27-year-old has fought professionally since 2014, with his only defeat coming by a narrow split-decision in November 2019 against Larry Gomez. Mendoza was born in Albuquerque, Novi Meksiko, where he won two New Mexico Golden Gloves Championships as an amateur, and currently fights out of Las Vegas.
“This fight against Julian Williams is just the fight I’ve been waiting for,” said Mendoza. “I’m planning to take full advantage of the opportunity. Julian Williams is a great fighter, but after June 26, the whole world is going to know that I belong at this level.”
Born in Uzbekistan and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Akhmedov (8-1, 7 Kos) represented Turkey at the 2016 Olimpijske igre. The 30-year-old turned pro in 2017 and won his first seven pro fights, with six coming by knockout. His lone blemish came in an action-packed title fight against Mario Barrios in September 2019, where he was able to survive two knockdowns to make it a close fight, before eventually losing by decision. Nedavno, Akhmedov blasted out Ray Perez in the first round of their September 2020 clash.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for a big fight on June 26,” said Akhmedov. “I’ve been training hard to get another shot at the title. I know that if I make a big statement and defeat a former world champion in Mendez, I expect my next fight will be for the title. I’m always in exciting fights that fans love, and this matchup is going to be no different.”
A former super featherweight champion, Mendez (25-6-3, 12 Kos) has a reputation for providing stiff challenges to the sport’s best and has proven to be a durable contender at 140-pounds, including his most recent outing that saw him drop a split-decision to Richardson Hitchins last December. U 2019, Mendez fought to back-to-back draws against super lightweight contenders Anthony Peterson and Juan Heraldez. Born in San Juan de La Maguana, Dominikanska Republika, Mendez now fights out of Yonkers, NY. and owns victories over Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach and former titlist Miguel Vazquez. He has also gone toe-to-toe with former champions Rances Barthelemy and Robert Easter Jr.
“I am ready for anything Akhmedov brings and then a world title fight after,” said Mendez. “I believe that I beat Hitchins in my last fight, even though I was coming off a long layoff. I’m in great shape right now. Akhmedov is a hard puncher, but the fans are going to see me shine against him. There is a lot left in my tank and that will be obvious to everyone on June 26.”
