Welterweight Prospect Eimantas Stanionis Notches Unanimous Decision Over Thomas Dulorme in WBA Title Eliminator; IBF Junior Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas Defends Title Against Jonathan Rodríguez in Televised Opener SHOWTIME®in Premier Boxing Champions Event Click HERE for Photos from Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME (Photos will be uploaded shortly) Click Here to Watch Jaron Ennis’ Sixth-Round Knockout Uncasville, Conn. – April 10, 2021 - Rising welterweight starJaron “Boots” Ennisaced the toughest test of his professional career with a sensational sixth-round knockout win over former world championSergey Lipinets in the main event on Saturday night’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in 'n Premier Bokskampioenskap-byeenkoms.
The win puts Philadelphia’s Ennis (27-0, 25 Uitklophoue) one step closer to his first world title opportunity as he dismantled the former 140-pound world champion over six rounds of their welterweight battle. As he has done often throughout his career, the 23-year-old switched effortlessly between an orthodox and southpaw stance and exhibited tremendous power from both sides. Ennis finished the fight with an eye-popping 53% connect rate on his power punches and out-landed Lipinets 91 te 48.
“I’ll always be hard on myself when I look back at my performance,” said Ennis. “My goal is to keep getting better, sharper, faster and stronger so I can become world champion. As long as I keep fighting top guys, Ek is gelukkig. I feel like I will be world champion by the end of this year or beginning of next year. Patience is the key though.”
The 32-year-old Joe Goossen-trained Lipinets (16-2-1, 12 Uitklophoue) of Woodland Hills, Kalifornië., showed determination in weathering the onslaught of combinations from Ennis. An uppercut floored the Kazakhstan-born Lipinets and sent him to the canvas for the second time in his professional career in the fourth round. Prior to tonight, Lipinets had only been down in his other professional loss which came at the hands of four-division world champion Mikey Garcia.
“Lipinets has been in there with the best before, so I wasn’t surprised he held up for a while,” added Ennis. “I knew he’d be durable. That’s why I didn’t jump on the gas right away. I just took my time and broke him down.”
In the sixth round, Ennis poured it on Lipinets from all angles as he beautifully assembled combinations. The budding superstar has yet to go past the sixth round in his professional career as he has amassed a remarkable 89% uitklophou verhouding. Ennis was up 49-45 on two scorecards and 50-44 on the final judges’ card prior to the right hook to left uppercut combination that resulted in the fight being stopped at 2:11 of round six. Saturday night marked Ennis’ first time headlining SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
“I think I graduated tonight,” stated Ennis. “It’s on the up and up now. It’s onto bigger and better fights now.”
In die Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP boks mede-funksie, a pair of hard-hitting welterweights went toe-to-toe asEimantas Stanionis (13-0, 9 Uitklophoue) beat former world title challengerThomas Dulorme (25-5-1, 16 Uitklophoue) via unanimous decision in a WBA Welterweight Title Eliminator. This was the most difficult challenge of the rising 26-year-old’s career as Dulorme took him past the ninth round for the first time. The three ringside judges scored the fight 115-113, 116-112 en 117-111.
“It’s been a dream since I was a kid watching SHOWTIME to be on this stage,”Het Stanionis gesê. “I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. I’ve had a long hard journey to get here, but it’s been worth it.”
The two fighters combined for nearly 1,400 punches in their exciting welterweight battle. Stanionis outlanded the 31-year-old Dulorme 232 te 193 and edged his opponent with higher connection percentages across the board. Most notably, Stanionis worked well behind his powerful jab, landing 123 total throughout the 12-round fight.
“Dulorme always threw back at me, even if I hurt him,” stated Stanionis, who is one step closer to becoming Lithuania’s first world champion. “I knew that if I was wild, he could have caught me with a good shot. I have more confidence in myself now because I know I can go 12 rounds with a good fighter. I know how the pressure will hit me now. Enigiets kan gebeur in hierdie sport, so I made sure I was prepared coming into this fight.”
In die 10ste ronde, a nasty cut opened above the left eye of Dulorme which was ruled by referee Harvey Dock to have resulted from a punch. The fight came to a fantastic finish as the Lithuanian prospect went for the knockout in the 12steround but the veteran Dulorme did not subdue to the pressure.
In die uitsending opener, IBF Junior Bantamweight World ChampionJerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (31-1-2, 22 Uitklophoue) successfully defended his title for the ninth time with a unanimous decision victory overJonathan Rodriguez (21-2, 16 Uitklophoue) in an action-packed 12-round affair. The victory extends Ancajas’ streak of consecutive title defenses to nine, which marks the most of any current world champion. Fighting out of the Philippines, the 29-year-old controlled the pace of the fight with a consistent dedication to the body, where he landed 131 van sy 232 totale stoot.
“I’m very happy to get the win. I waited a long time for the opportunity to get back in the ring and it’s exciting to win in my first fight on this stage fighting on SHOWTIME,”Het Ancajas gesê. “This was my toughest fight so far. It was the hardest of any of my nine defenses and it’s exciting that it was on a big card. I trained hard for this opportunity and it feels great to get the win.”
The title fight featured back-and-forth action with Mexico’s Rodriguez pressuring and baiting the champion to fight him at close distance. At the end of the eighth round, Ancajas finished a flurry of punches with a huge right hand that sent Rodriguez to the canvas for the first time in his career.
“I thought he was going to be stopped because I saw him look at his corner and it didn’t look like he wanted to go on,” continued Ancajas. “But he got up and fought and I respect him for doing that.”
The ringside judges scored the fight 115-112, 116-111 en 117-110 for Ancajas, while unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood tallied the fight at 114-113. Farhood agreed with the three official judges in giving the final three rounds to Rodriguez. Despite dropping the decision, the 25-year-old Rodriguez impressed fight fans with his tremendous determination and high-level skill in his first world title fight and U.S. debuut.
“I don’t think it was a just decision,” said Rodriguez. “I thought maybe a split decision, and I would accept it a little more. But we knew coming in that the judges were against us in this fight.”
Vrydagaand, BELLATOR on SHOWTIME took center stage at Mohegan Sun Arena with the first fight of the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix that saw current heavyweight champion Ryan Bader avenge his 2012 loss to Lyoto Machida with a dominating unanimous decision to move onto the next round. Bader made an appearance on Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast to reflect on his impressive victory.
“It was very sweet [to get revenge]. It was a gauge to see how far I’ve grown, sedert 2012. And I’ve done a lot, and he’s done a lot. So to go out there and implement my game plan and stick to what we do and go out there and be victorious, it couldn’t be sweeter.”
Saterdag seShowtime KAMPIOENSKAP bokstelecast will replay Sunday, April 11 by 9 voormiddag. ET/PT and Tuesday, April 13 by 10 namiddag. ET on 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 telecast team: ringside reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Raymond Smaltz and directed by 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).
The event was promoted by TGB Promotions. Ennis vs.. Lipinets was promoted in association with D&D Boks.
'Ek kan nie wag om almal die nuwe Andy Ruiz Jr.. Mei 1, omdat ek nou meer gemotiveerd is as wat ek nog nooit tevore was nie,”- Ruiz 'Ek is opgewonde vir Mei 1 want dit gaan beslis 'n rock 'em sock' em type of fight. ”- Arreola Voormalige Unified Heavyweight World Champion Andy Ruiz, Jr. & All-Action swaargewig Chris Arreola Preview Showdown Opskrif FOX Sports PBC Pay-per-View Saterdag, Mei 1 uit Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornië Klik HIER vir perskonferensie-video (Krediet: PBC op FOX, Wagwoord: !2ca2?qS) CARSON, CALIF. (Maart 30, 2021) - Voormalige verenigde wêreldkampioen in swaargewig Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz Jr.. en die swaargewig Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola van alle aksies het Dinsdag tydens 'n virtuele perskonferensie 'n voorskou van hul kragmeting gesien voordat hulle in 'n FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View-hoofbyeenkoms Saterdag veg, Mei 1 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornië,
Die betaal-per-kyk-aksie begin om 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT en sien hierdie botsing tussen twee Mexikaans-Amerikaanse swaargewigte bo-op 'n propvol vol-Mexikaanse boks-ekstravaganza. Die gestapelde betaalkaart-onderkaart-mede-funksie sal die voormalige wêreldkampioen Omar "Panterita" Figueroa sien, Jr. bots met Abel Ramos in 'n twaalf-ronde weltergewig-stryd. Opspraakwekkende superweltergewig-kandidaat Sebastián "The Towering Inferno '' Fundora pak die erg treffende Jorge" El Demonio '' Cota aan in 'n 12-ronde-stryd en die opkomende weltergewigster Jesús Ramos, Jr. Duels Amerikaanse. Olimpiese speler Javier “El Intocable” Molina vir 10-rondes weltergewig-aksie.
Die geleentheid word bevorder deur TGB Promotions. Kaartjies is nou te koop en kan by AXS.com gekoop word. Dignity Health Sports Park sal in beperkte hoedanigheid oop wees vir ondersteuners, met al die gaste wat sosiaal gedistansieerd bly en onderhewig aan plaaslike en staatsgesondheidsriglyne gedurende die hele geleentheid.
Die FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View is 'n prys van $49.99.
Die swaargewigte is tydens die perskonferensie deur hul bekende afrigters vergesel, met Eddy Reynoso wat Ruiz se huidige kamp bespreek, en Joe Goossen wat Arreola se voorbereidings ontleed. Hier is wat die perskonferensie-deelnemers Dinsdag moes sê:
ANDY RUIZ JR.
'Ek is regtig gemotiveerd vir Mei 1. Ons oefen albei hard en werk elke dag vir hierdie een. My mentaliteit is waar dit moet wees en ek is gereed om 'n wonderlike vertoning te lewer.
'Eddy sien die potensiaal wat ek het, en hy het vir my gesê dat ek gedissiplineer moet word as ek saam met hom gaan werk. Ek dink nie ek was ooit waar nie 100 persent toegewy tot nou toe. Ek is omring deur groot kampioene soos Canelo Alvarez, Oscar Valdez en Ryan Garcia, wat my help motiveer en dit is 'n seën om elke dag by Eddy te leer.
'Om met Eddy te werk, het my mentaliteit help verander. Sy mentaliteit is dat ons niks as vanselfsprekend kan aanvaar in hierdie sport nie. Ons het aan baie verskillende dinge gewerk en ek het die vermoë om baie nuwe dinge saam met Eddy te doen. Ek kan nie wag om vir almal die nuwe Andy Ruiz Jr.. Mei 1 omdat ek nou meer gemotiveerd is as wat ek nog nooit tevore was nie.
'Ek het baie geleer by elke afrigter wat ek gehad het, en ek is dankbaar vir almal. Saam met Eddy, hy hou daarvan om elke slag en elke beweging in die ring te vervolmaak. Die vlak van detail is iets wat ek nog nooit op hierdie vlak gehad het nie.
'Arreola is 'n vegter wat baie slae kan slaan. Hy is sterk, maar ons gaan by die wedstrydplan hou en gedissiplineerd bly.
'Om my laaste stryd te verloor, was verwoestend. Ek het nie die dinge gedoen wat ek moes doen nie. Dit was die belangrikste stryd in my loopbaan. Ek het my hele lewe lank gewag om kampioen te word en ek het dinge begin doen wat ek nooit gedink het ek sou kon doen nie. Ek wil nie weer dieselfde foute maak nie, en dit is 'n groot deel van wat my motiveer.
'Noudat ek gewig op die regte manier gedaal het, Ek voel ongelooflik. Ek voel dat ek baie meer dinge kan doen wat ek nog nie voorheen kon doen nie weens my liggaam. Die hemel is die limiet vir my.
'Ek het nog steeds 'n wrok in my binneste oor die tweede Anthony Joshua-stryd, want ek wil nie weer op daardie pad gaan nie. Ek wil net gedissiplineerd bly vir hierdie stryd en al die groot gevegte in my toekoms.
'Ek het van Arreola geleer dat ons albei vegters is. Ons gee nie op nie. Ons ontvang graag slae en gee dit terug. As ons in daardie ring is, dis net besigheid.
'Dit gaan 'n stryd met alle aksies wees. Ek weet Arreola oefen baie hard en ek is opgewonde vir alles wat hy gaan bring. Ek kan nie wag om al my verbeterings aan die mense daarbuite te wys nie. '
CHRIS ARREOLA
'Dit is 'n stryd wat ek gesien het kom sedert die eerste keer dat ek Andy gespaar het. Destyds was hy net 'n popperige kind en ek het niks aan hom gedink nie, totdat hy daardie hande gooi. Daardie hande was vinnig en dodelik. Ek het op daardie stadium geweet dat hierdie stryd eendag sou kom.
'Ek was 'n rukkie gereed vir hierdie stryd. Op 'n stadium wou hy soos ek wees, en nou wil ek soos hy wees en swaargewigkampioen word. Hy het alles verdien wat hy gekry het, en nou is dit my tyd om alles te doen om die geskiedenis te verander en te bewys dat ek 'n elite-swaargewig is.
'Ek het alles in opleiding gegee, maar ons gaan aanhou werk. Ek is opgewonde vir Mei 1 want dit gaan beslis 'n soort geveg wees. '
'Ek weet dat Andy sterk lyk en dit 'n groot stryd gaan maak. Dit is 'n stryd waaroor mense moet praat. Daar is meer werk om te doen, maar ek sal gereed wees om die wêreld op Mei te skok 1.
'Dit was nie soseer die uitset wat vir my verbeter het in die Adam Kownacki-stryd nie, maar dit is die feit dat ek combo's kon gooi toe ek wou. Ek glo dat die slegste wat ek in die stryd moes kry, gelykop was. Óf manier, my plan is om in nog 'n beter toestand te wees vir hierdie stryd teen Ruiz.
'Daar is nie te veel dinge waaroor ek in my lewe spyt is nie. Ja, Ek het later in my loopbaan meer dissipline gevind, maar ek is nie een wat te veel op die verlede steun nie. Daar is niks wat ek kan verander nie, behalwe wat more gebeur.
'Noudat ek hierdie nuwe toegevoegde energie in my het, en regtig hierdie nuwe liefde vir die spel, dit maak dit vir my makliker om in die gimnasium te kom en na Joe te luister.
'Andy was baie beskeie toe ek hom die eerste keer bespaar het. Ek het nie gedink dat hy die handspoed en vaardighede sou hê wat hy gehad het nie. Ek het daardie dag 'n onbeskofte ontwaking gehad. Ons het mekaar die hande opgelê. In plaas daarvan om op te hou, hy het aangehou kom. Dit was 'n prettige sparring-sessie. Daarom was ek een van die mense wat voorspel het dat hy Joshua die eerste geveg gaan klop.
'Ek weet dat ek 'n slim spelplan moet saambring. Aan die einde van die dag, ons gaan die rock 'em sock' em oomblikke hê. Andy het baie handspoed. So ek weet dit as ek nie my hande terugbring nie, Ek sal gevang word. '
EDDY REYNOSO, Ruiz’s Trainer
'Andy het soveel tyd gegee en was so toegewyd aan sy werk in die gimnasium. Ons is opgewonde vir Mei 1. Hy is gemotiveerd en leer elke dag baie.
'Ons weet dit op Mei 1 ons gaan te doen hê met 'n aggressiewe vegter wat sy beste gaan lewer. Andy is opgewonde oor die uitdaging wat Arreola bied.
'Mei 1 gaan die tweede begin van Andy se loopbaan wees. Dit is die begin van sy strewe om weer kampioen te word. Ons respekteer Arreola, maar ons gaan daar ingaan om die werk op Mei gedoen te kry 1.
'Andy is sterk en hy het 'n geweldige fokus. Ek moet Andy gelukwens met sy poging en toewyding tot dusver. Ek glo dit op Mei 1, almal gaan 'n baie ander en verbeterde Andy Ruiz Jr..
'Ek het met Andy en sy hele span gesels en hulle het ons die vertroue gegee dat Andy hard sou werk. Hy het presies dit gedoen. Die fokus is dat hy weer wêreldkampioen word. Daar is baie groot vegters in swaargewig, maar ons glo almal dat Andy met hierdie harde werk gaan wys wie hy regtig is. '
JOE GOOSSEN, Arreola’s Trainer
'Dit is twee vegters wat bekend is vir wat hulle die beste doen, en dit gaan vir die uitklophou. Hulle laat dit dadelik van die openingsklok af vlieg.
'Eddy oefen Andy tans en dit is 'n wonderlike wedstryd, net soos ek en Chris is 'n goeie wedstryd. Ek verwag dat albei vegters in 'n fantastiese vorm sal wees. Ek weet dat Eddy nie Andy sou oplei nie, tensy hy die program toegewy het.
'Ons oefen nou al maande. Chris was baie toegewyd en het sy vaardighede verskerp om vir Mei gereed te wees 1. Albei ouens wil wen. Die druk is op albei ouens om hard daarvoor te werk. Geen ou glo dat hulle die 'b-kant' is nie en dit is hoe hulle moet voel. As u twee vaardige vegters met daardie mentaliteit het, dit gaan 'n groot stryd wees.
'Wanneer het u ooit Chris of Andy in 'n slegte stryd gesien?? Hulle gee albei alles en as ek nie vir Chris opgelei het nie, Ek sal beslis kyk. As dit alles gesê en gedoen word, Ek glo dit gaan 'n stryd wees wat in die geskiedenisboeke opgeneem word.
'Andy se styl is Andy se styl. Soos hy self gesê het, die verskil is wat hy met 'n ander liggaam kan doen. Dit gaan 'n nuwe en verbeterde styl wees. Dit is moeilik om u hele styl te verander, maar hy gaan wys dat hy sy styl bygevoeg het. '
TOM BROWN, President van TGB Promotions
“Dignity Health Sports Park is die voorste buiteboks-lokaal in die VS.. Dit was die tuiste van 'n paar ware moderne klassieke. Iets spesiaals gebeur as vegters in daardie tonnel afstap. Dit is soos gladiators wat die Colosseum binnekom.
“Andy Ruiz Jr vs.. Chris Arreola is gewaarborg dat dit weer 'n groot stryd sal wees tussen twee Mexikaans-Amerikaanse krygers uit Suid-Kalifornië. Dwarsdeur hul geskiedenis, die oomblik toe hulle die ring binnestap, hierdie vegters het boksondersteuners geëlektrifiseer.
'Hierdie stryd sal 'n skraal fees wees. Albei vegters het ondersteunersvriendelik, all-action style en dit is veilig om te sê dat Ruiz en Arreola nog nooit in die ring gestap het om net te wen nie - hulle wil die uitklophou hê. Dit gaan dus bomme weg wees op Mei 1.
'Ons is baie opgewonde oor hierdie betaal-per-kyk-kaart met vier all-action-gevegte. Ons begin die aksie met die jong vooruitsig, Jesus Ramos, wat Javier Molina aanvat in 'n wedstryd wat die toekoms van die boks is teenoor 'n veteraan-Olimpiese. Ons het ook 'n opkomende ster in Sebastian Fundora teen 'n ware mededinger in Jorge Cota. Meer, die mede-hoofbyeenkoms met Omar Figueroa teen Abel Ramos het die potensiaal om 'n Mexikaanse Gatti vs.. Ward tipe stryd. ”
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OOR FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA Ruiz vs. Arreola sal die voormalige verenigde swaargewig-wêreldkampioen Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz sien, Jr. veg die all-action swaargewig Chris "The Nightmare '' Arreola in die hoofwedstryd van 'n all-Mexikaanse boks ekstravaganza op Saterdag, Mei 1 'n FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornië.
Die betaal-per-kyk begin om 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT en het die voormalige wêreldkampioen Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Jr. bots met Abel Ramos in die twaalf-ronde weltergewig-mede-hoofbyeenkoms. Sensasionele super-weltergewig-kandidaat Sebastián "The Towering Inferno '' Fundora pak die erg treffende Jorge" El Demonio '' Cota aan in 'n twaalf-ronde stryd en die opkomende weltergewigster Jesús Ramos, Jr. tweestryde Amerikaanse. Olimpiese speler Javier “El Intocable” Molina vir 10-rondes weltergewig-aksie in die betaal-per-kyk-opener.
Swaar treffende weltergewigte Eimantas Stanionis en Thomas Dulorme-tweestryd in die WBA-titeluitskakel; IBF Junior Bantamgewigkampioen, Jerwin Ancajas, verdedig die titel teen Jonathan Rodríguez in die televisie-opener
NEW YORK - Maart 17, 2021 - Toenemende ster in weltergewig Jaron “Boots” Ennis staan voor sy moeilikste toets in die strewe na 'n wêreldtitel-skoot, terwyl hy sy eerste SHOWTIME-KAMPIOENSKAPSBOKS opskrif® teen die voormalige wêreldkampioen Sergey Lipinets. Hierdie formidabele deelnemers vergader in 'n twaalf-ronde, kruispad veg Saterdag met weltergewig-wêreldtitel-implikasies, April 10 woon op Showtime by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT van Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in 'n Premier Bokskampioenskap-byeenkoms.
In die Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP boks mede-funksie, 'n paar swaar treffende weltergewigte vierkantig af as Eimantas Stanionis neem nog 'n stap in die klas terwyl hy die voormalige wêreldtitel-uitdager in die gesig staar Thomas Dulorme in 'n WBA-titelverdelger van die WBA-weltergewig. Die televisie-aanvangsknop bevat IBF Junior Bantamgewig-wêreldkampioen Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas verdediging van sy titel teen Jonathan Rodriguez in 'n twaalf-ronde wedstryd.
Die geleentheid word bevorder deur TGB Promotions. Ennis vs.. Lipinets word bevorder in samewerking met D&D Boks.
'Ennis vs.. Lipinets is 'n fantastiese stryd in die weltergewig-afdeling wat 'n stygende krag in Ennis uitspreek teen 'n voormalige wêreldkampioen in Lipinets.,Sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. 'Dit is 'n baie kompeterende stryd wat 'n boeiende botsing van style bied en groot gevolge sal hê vir die toekoms van die 147-pond-afdeling.. Nog 'n opspraakwekkende jong weltergewig sal die beste wen in die mede-funksie behaal, terwyl Eimantas Stanionis sy taaiste toets tot nog toe in die veteraan Thomas Dulorme pak. Jerwin Ancajas, kampioen van 115 pond, wil 'n indrukwekkende negende titel verdedig teen Jonathan Rodríguez, Mexiko., en al die bestanddele is beskikbaar vir 'n aksiebelaaide aand op SHOWTIME 10 April. ”
Ennis (26-0, 24 Uitklophoue) is die nuutste in die pantheon van uitstaande Philadelphia-vegters, sublieme boksvaardighede te kombineer met natuurlike krag in albei hande. Na talle verskynings op ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie, die 23-jarige Ennis het die eerste keer sy eerste SHOWTIME-KAMPIOENSKAP-BOXING-uitsending gegradueer. Hy is in die laaste wedstryd teen Chris van Heerden, Ennis ry 'n reeks 16 agtereenvolgende uitklophoue. Daardie reeks het geëindig toe die geveg ná die eerste ronde gestaak is weens 'n toevallige botsing van koppe wat 'n ernstige snywond op Van Heerden se voorkop veroorsaak het..
"Ek is opgewonde om weer op 10 April terug te wees," het Ennis gesê. 'Dit is die tipe geveg waarop ek gewag het. Ek kan nie wag om op te tree en 'n pragtige vertoning te lewer nie. Julle sal sien dat iets spesiaals uit my kom vegaand. Ek is opgewonde om die hoofgebeurtenis te wees. Dit is tyd dat ek skyn!"
Die 31-jarige Lipinets (16-1-1, 12 Uitklophoue) homself gevestig as 'n mag by 140 pond toe hy die IBF-wêreldtitel verower met 'n oorwinning oor Akihiro Kondo in 2017. Hy verloor die titel aan die vier-afdeling wêreldkampioen Mikey Garcia in 2018 en beweeg toe op na weltergewig in 2019. Hy het kennis geneem dat hy 'n aanspraakmaker op weltergewig sou wees, toe hy 'n indrukwekkende oorwinning oor die twee afdelings, Lamont Peterson, behaal het. 2019. Gebore in Kazakstan en verteenwoordig Rusland, Lipinets woon nou in Woodland Hills, Kalifornië en word opgelei deur die bekende afrigter Joe Goossen. Lipinets lewer in Oktober 'n hardegewende meerderheidstryd teen die onoorwonne Custio Clayton 2020.
'Oefening is uitmergelend en ek werk hard saam met Joe Goossen om op my bestaand op my beste te wees,”Sê Lipinets. 'Ons gaan moeilik, jong vegter in Ennis wat dink ek is 'n springsteen vir hom. Maar soms trap trapklippe jou op, en ek sal my bes doen om hom op April op te stoot 10. Ek doen net my bes om voorbereid te wees op wat ek verwag om 'n hondegeveg te wees. Elke aanhanger wat boks ken, weet dat dit 'n ware oorlog gaan wees en die moeite werd om in te skakel. Ek verwag dat ons soms in 'n telefoonhokkie sal veg, maar ek verwag ook dat hy sy reikwydte sal probeer gebruik en soms op 'n afstand moet veg. Maar maak nie saak wat hy doen nie, Ek sal gereed wees vir hom. '
Stanionis (12-0, 9 Uitklophoue) het 'n rits indrukwekkende oorwinnings saamgestel toe hy die vooruitsig tot die kandidaat opgeklim het. Hy betree die wedstryd teen Dulorme met vier agtereenvolgende uitklop-oorwinnings. Die 26-jarige van Litaue, wat nou in Kalifornië woon en oefen, lyk indrukwekkend toe hy drie vaste oorwinnings in behaal 2019, klop Samuel Figueroa via eenparige beslissing en teken vroeë stop teen Julio Cesar Sanchez en Evincii Dixon. Die onoorwonne weltergewig het die afdeling op die hoogte gebring met die rugbyspelende oorheersende hoofwedstryde in November en Desember 2020, toe hy die negende ronde uitdraf oor Justin DeLoach en Janer Gonzalez onderskeidelik.
'Dit is my eerste keer dat ek op SHOWTIME veg, en dit voel soos 'n droom wat waar geword het,”Het Stanionis gesê. “Dulorme is ervare en is al lank 'n goeie vegter. Op papier, dit is my moeilikste geveg, maar ek is gereed. Ek sal voorbereid wees op alles wat hy bring. Met ons style, dit gaan 'n oorlog te wees. Ek is nou gereed om te veg. Iemand gaan onder en maak nie saak wat gebeur nie, die ondersteuners gaan wen. ”
Die 31-jarige Dulorme (25-4-1, 16 Uitklophoue) het 'n stewige CV bymekaargemaak 140 en 147 pond tydens sy loopbaan, klim in die ring saam met die wêreldkampioen Yordenis Ugas, Jessie Vargas en Terence Crawford. Gebore in Marigot, Guadeloupe maar veg uit en verteenwoordig Carolina, Puerto Rico, Dulorme het teruggekeer van 'n verlies teen Crawford vir 'n titel van 140 pond deur 'n rugby-uitklophou aan te teken, gevolg deur 'n skrale beslissingsverlies vir Yordenis Ugas, die weltergewig in die eerste plek. Die wêreldtitel-uitdager kom met Jaman James se eenparige beslissingsverlies voor in sy laaste stryd in Augustus.
"Ek is baie opgewonde vir hierdie stryd op 10 April," het Dulorme gesê. 'Ek het kort gekom in my laaste stryd om die titel, maar 'n oorwinning teen Stanionis sal my weer in die posisie plaas wat ek wil hê. Hy is jonk en sterk, maar ek het baie meer ervaring en ek sal dit in die ring wys en dit sal my lei tot 'n oorwinning. ”
Verteenwoordig die Filippyne, Ancajas (32-1-2, 22 Uitklophoue) was net 15 jaar oud toe hy deur die bokslegende Manny Pacquiao opgemerk is. Die jong vegter het geblom met Pacquiao se leiding, die eerste wêreldkampioen onder Pacquiao se promosie-vaandel geword toe hy McJoe Arroyo vir die IBF Wêreld Junior Bantamgewig-titel uitgewys het in September 2016. Die 29-jarige Southpaw het sedertdien nog nie verloor nie en sal die negende verdediging van sy titel verdedig as hy Rodríguez aandurf.. In sy mees onlangse uitstappie in Desember, Ancajas het Miguel Gonzalez in ses rondes gekeer.
'Ek sien baie uit daarna om weer in April na die ring terug te keer 10 vir my eerste geveg op SHOWTIME,”Het Ancajas gesê. 'Almal ken die groot wedywering tussen die Filippyne en Mexiko, en ek sien daarna uit om nog 'n plofbare stryd by daardie geskiedenis te voeg. Veggeesdriftiges weet waar al die aksiegevegte tans is, en dit is die 115 pond-afdeling. Ek is dankbaar vir hierdie geleentheid en beplan om die meeste daarvan te benut. '
Mexiko se Rodríguez (22-1, 16 Uitklophoue) het die bynaam "Titan" gekry vanweë sy wonderlike mag. Sedert hy in Maart 'n omstrede verlies aan Jose Martin Estrada Garcia gehad het 2018, die 25-jarige het ses aaneenlopend gewen, insluitende 'n uitklopoorwinning oor Julian Yedras in Desember verlede jaar. Hy gaan sy Amerikaanse. debuut teen Ancajas.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime for me,” said Rodríguez. “When I started boxing, it was my dream to fight for the world title and win it. April 10, all of my dreams and hard work will come true when I hear ‘and the new IBF champion of the world.’”
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosts the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handles blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers round out the telecast team: ringside reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer is four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. Die televisie-opname word vervaardig deur Raymond Smaltz en onder leiding van Chuck McKean. Die voormalige junior middelgewig-wêreldkampioen Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez en die sportvoorspeler Alejandro Luna dien as kundige ontleders in Spaans oor sekondêre klankprogrammering. (SAP).
Liggewig Sensasie Isaac Cruz verdien eenparige besluit teen Matias Romero in die eerste verlies; Terrell Gausha behaal die nadruklike TKO-oorwinning oor Jamontay Clark in die TV-opnemer op SHOWTIME® in Premier Boxing Champions Event Klik HIER vir Foto's van Amanda Westcott / Showtime (Photos will be uploaded shortly) Click Here to Watch the Main Event’s Final Moments Click Here to Watch David Benavidez’s Post-Fight Interview Uncasville, Conn. – March 13, 2021 - Former two-time world championDavid Benavidez kept his perfect ring record intact with an 11ste-round technical knockout victory against veteranRonald Ellisin their WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator main event on Saturday night’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in 'n Premier Bokskampioenskap-byeenkoms.
Phoenix’s Benavidez (24-0, 21 Uitklophoue) flashed brilliant hand speed, accuracy and power as he dominated Ellis (18-2-2, 12 Uitklophoue) van Lynn, Massa., oor 11 rounds before referee Johnny Callas finally waved off the fight at 2:03 of the penultimate round. The 24-year-old star held a significant lead on all three scorecards (99-91, 98-92 x2) at the time of the stoppage.
“I rate my performance pretty good but I know I could have done better,” said Benavidez, who extended his perfect record to 24-0. “Ronald Ellis is a tough competitor. I just hope the fans like what they saw. I threw a lot of combinations, punches in bunches. There were a lot of times I thought Ellis was going to quit but he didn’t. Hats off to him, hy is 'n moeilike man. It was a little later than I wanted but a stoppage is still a stoppage. I hope the fans got a good show tonight.”
A boxing prodigy turned youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history, Benavidez turned in a masterful performance as evidenced by his punch stats, landing 289 van 532 power punches thrown for an eye-popping connection rate of 54%. Benavidez connected on 50 punches in the 11steround which ultimately led to the stoppage. Both fighters combined to throw 1,403 stoot. Following his dominating win on SHOWTIME, Benavidez is one step closer to reclaiming a super middleweight world title.
“I want all the big guys,” Benavidez added. “Speaking for the fans too, they would love to see me against all the big guys because as you can see, I love throwing punches. I love stopping people so me versus any big name would be an amazing fight. Ek wil [Jermall] Charlo, Rumo Alvarez, Kaleb Plant, all of them.”
Ellis, 31, showed tremendous determination and a very sturdy chin as he absorbed the constant onslaught from the former two-time world champion. Often working off the ropes as Benavidez pressed the action, Ellis landed 89 van sy 334 jabs.
“I could have popped the jab and controlled things a little bit more and not let him smother me,"Het Ellis. “Hell yeah I wanted to finish. I didn’t want to give him that satisfaction. I could have moved a little bit more and not taken so many shots to the head. Hats off to him. He did what he had to do. Hy het my nog nooit seer, that’s the funny thing. I took a lot of shots but he didn’t damage me or have me super hurt. I never thought about quitting.”
The sports world lost an icon today as the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler was reported hours before the live telecast began. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Hagler, wat was 66 jaar oud, fought in the first main event ever on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on March 10, 1986. Hagler was honored with a ceremonial 10-count prior to tonight’s main event. Click Here to Watch SHOWTIME’s Tribute to Marvin Hagler
Benavidez reflected on Hagler’s passing after the fight: 'Ek het Marvin al een keer ontmoet en hy was 'n groot kampioen. Iemand het my vertel dat hy die eerste geveg op SHOWTIME gevoer het. Iemand in my span het my 'n paar uur voor die geveg laat weet dat hy geslaag het. Dit is hartseer en hy sal gemis word. Hy was 'n ware legende. ”
In die mede-hoofren, Isaac Cruz (21-1-1, 15 Uitklophoue) van Mexikostad behaal 'n eenparige beslissende oorwinning oor Argentinië s'n Matias Romero (24-1, 8 Uitklophoue) in 'n WBA liggewig titel eliminator van 12 rondes. Dit was die eerste keer dat die 22-jarige Cruz gegaan het 12 ronde in sy professionele loopbaan. Die beoordelaars se telkaarte lees 114-113, 115-112 en 118-109. SHOWTIME se nie-amptelike puntemaker Steve Farhood het die stryd aangeteken 115-112, rondes gee 10 deur 12 na die opkomende ster.
'Ek is nie gelukkig oor die styl van die geveg nie, maar ek is tevrede dat ek die oorwinning huis toe geneem het en dat ons op die nr. 1 plek in die WBA,"Sê Cruz. 'Ek het nie geweet wat gaan gebeur nie [so ver as die beoordelaars]. Ons het die geveg te alle tye gedwing en dit sou vir die beoordelaars baie onmoontlik gewees het om iets aan my te doen toe ek die stryd was. ”
Dwarsdeur die 36-minute-verhouding, Cruz het voortdurend druk op sy teenstander toegepas wat tot Romero gelei het, die meer ervare professionele, om buitensporig vas te hou in 'n poging om die druk te stuit. Ondanks die feit dat hy gereeld deur skeidsregter Harvey Dock gewaarsku is, die 24-jarige Romero is nooit gestraf nie. Tydens die onstuimige wedstryd, egter, Cruz was in die sesde ronde 'n punt vas vir 'n lae slag.
'Hy was 'n vegter wat nie slae wou uitruil nie,”Het Cruz bygevoeg, met verwysing na die aanhoudende beklemming. 'Ek was baie keelvol vir die klinkers - daar was nooit 'n waarskuwing teenoor hom nie. Ek het my bes daar buite gedoen. Nie die beste manier waarop ek dit wou doen nie, maar dank God dat ons die stryd gewen het en ons die oorwinning huis toe neem. '
Romero het gedurende die geveg 'n effektiewe jab aangebied, landing 89 van 282, maar dit was Cruz se kragpons wat hom uiteindelik die oorwinning besorg het. Kruis, wie is nou die nr. 1 mededinger vir 'n wêreldtitel wat op 135 pond, geland 145 van 459 krag stoot, insluitend 91 liggaam skote.
'Ek is natuurlik nie gelukkig met die besluit nie,”Het Romero gesê na aanleiding van sy eerste professionele verlies. 'Ek het gedink miskien was dit 'n loslootjie. Oor die algemeen is ek tevrede met my prestasie. Hy is veronderstel om die 'Pit Bull' te wees en ek het die ent gegaan. You have to take the opportunities when they are presented and I wish I would have had more time to get ready for this fight.”
In the evening’s opening bout, Cleveland se Terrell Gausha (22-2-1, 11 Uitklophoue) scored an impressive second-round technical knockout over fellow OhioanJamontay Clark (15-2-1, 7 Uitklophoue) van Cincinnati. Gausha, 33, did not land a single power punch in the opening round but worked well behind the jab, winning the round on two of the judges’ scorecards. As the second round neared completion, Gausha beautifully countered a lunging left hand from the southpaw Clark which sent the 26-year-old to the canvas for the first time in his professional career. Clark beat the count but moments later was met by a barrage of unanswered punches in the neutral corner. Referee Arthur Mercante jumped in and called a halt to the bout at 2:44 van die tweede ronde.
“I knew Jamontay was a tough kid, I’ve been watching him since Cleveland so I knew about him already,” said Gausha. “I felt like I had a chance to knock him out but I didn’t know how the fight would play out. But I feel I did good, executed the game plan. My coaches had been studying film and we executed.
“I just took my time,” added Gausha. “I was setting traps. I knew he would be open eventually, but I had to be cautious too because he’s a rangy guy, has a good left hand. But I knew there were holes in his game and we executed and when the opportunity presented itself, we landed that big right hand.”
With his emphatic stoppage win, die 2012 Olympian emerges as a contender for a title shot in the super welterweight division. In his first and only world title shot in 2017, Gausha dropped a unanimous decision to current super welterweight world champion Erislandy Lara.
“I know I made a statement tonight,” added Gausha. “I put the division on notice. I’m locked and loaded and I’m ready. I want to be a world champion so I’m looking to fight whoever I need to fight to get to the belts.”
Saterdag seShowtime KAMPIOENSKAP bokstelecast will replay Sunday at 8:55 voormiddag. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 namiddag. ET on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) with former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and Alejandro Luna calling the action. The executive producer was four-time Emmy®award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director was Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy.
The event was promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.
Jaron Ennis vs. Chris van Heerden Declared No Decision After Accidental Headbutt; Gary Antonio Russell Scores Technical Decision Victory Over Juan Carlos Payano Klik HIER vir Foto's van Amanda Westcott / Showtime (Photos will be uploaded shortly) Uncasville, Conn. – December 20, 2020 – Undefeated bantamweightReymart Gaballoscored a controversial split-decision victory over former world championEmmanuel Rodriguezin the main event of Saturday night’sSHOWTIMEBOXING: SPECIAL EDITIONfrom Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in 'n byeenkoms aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions. Met die oorwinning, Gaballo picked up the vacant interim WBC Bantamweight Title.
Saturday’s headliner in the last SHOWTIME BOXING event of 2020 was competitive from the opening bell. In only three of the twelve rounds were Rodriguez and Gaballo separated by more than three landed punches. Algehele, Gaballo (24-0, 20 Uitklophoue) threw 148 more punches than Rodriguez (19-2, 12 Uitklophoue), but still managed to connect on 16 fewer power punches. The punches of the 28-year-old Rodriguez seemed to be cleaner, as he wobbled the Filipino Gaballo on more than one occasion. Egter, two of the judges favored Gaballo’s aggression over Rodriguez’s ring generalship.
SHOWTIME se nie-amptelike puntemaker Steve Farhood het die stryd aangeteken 118-110 in favor of Rodriguez and SHOWTIME analyst and former world champion Raul Marquez was dismayed by the judges’ decision.
“There’s no way Gaballo could have won that fight,” said Marquez. “In the worst-case scenario, you could have maybe given him three rounds. I gave him no rounds.”
“I am very happy and blessed to win this belt,” said the 24-year-old Gaballo. “I was always moving forward and controlling the pace, so I thought it was a close fight that either of us could have won.
“I’m waiting for my team to tell me what they have planned for me next. I’m going to keep training hard so I’m always ready for the opportunity when it comes.”
'Dit was 'n goeie stryd, but he only won about two or three rounds,” said Rodriguez. “There were two punches from me for every punch he landed. He knows he lost. Everyone knows we won. My team told me to go out and keep boxing him in the late rounds. We knew he needed a knockout in the twelfth round. That was his only chance to win.”
In die mede-hoofren, Philadelphia’s undefeated welterweight sensationJaron Ennis (26-0, 24 Uitklophoue) saw his impressive 16-fight knockout streak come to a disappointing end after an accidental headbutt in the first round caused a brutal cut to the forehead of his opponent, Chris van Heerden (28-2-1, 12 Uitklophoue). Watch the clash of headsHIER: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1340495823474442240
With only two minutes and thirty-nine seconds inside the ring to showcase his skills, Ennis was still able to flash glimpses of his championship potential as he landed 22 van 57 stoot, 19 of them power shots as he appeared destined to stop the South African van Heerden and keep his KO streak alive before the clash of heads.
“Before the headbutt I had already cut him and I felt strong,” said a disappointed Ennis. “I knew he was ready to go. I feel like I’m getting better and better. Now I’ll just get back in the gym. As you could see from the first round, I was handling him easily. I feel like everyone is still sleeping on me, but I’m ready for anyone. Bring on the big names.”
In die uitsending opener, bantamweight contenderGary Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 Uitklophoue) kept his unblemished record intact with a technical decision victory over former world championJuan Carlos Payano (21-5, 9 Uitklophoue). After an accidental headbutt caused a bad cut to the left brow of Payano, referee David Fields stopped the fight after the sixth round at the advice of the ringside physician. The fight went to the scorecards, where Russell led on all three cards (58-56, 59-55, 59-55).
Voor die besering, Russell and Payano were engaged in a scrappy brawl that saw multiple exchanges of power punches. In the closing seconds of the sixth, and ultimately final round, Russell caught Payano with a counter-shot that hurt Payano. Russell landed 86 van 243 punches while Payano landed just 58 van 268 stoot. Russell flashed excellent body work throughout the fight, out landing Payano 40 te 17 on body shots.
In SHOWTIME BOXING Prelims action that streamed live on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel en Showtime Boxing Facebook-bladsy, highly regarded 21-year-old prospect Brandun Lee (21-0, 19 Uitklophoue) extended his knockout streak to 13 with a third-round stoppage of Dakota Linger (12-5-2, 8 Uitklophoue) and Benjamin Whitaker (15-4, 3 Uitklophoue) scored a majority decision victory (76-76, 77-75, 79-73) over previously unbeaten prospect Zsolt Daranyi (15-1, 14 Uitklophoue).
Saterdag se SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITIONtelecast will replay on Monday at 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME.
An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez providing expert analysis. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) with former world champion Raul Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna calling the action. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Chuck McKean.
The event was promoted by TGB Promotions. Rodríguez vs. Gaballo was promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Fresh Productions. Ennis vs.. Van Heerden was promoted in association with D&D Boks.
Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Colbert Battles Hard-Hitting Arboleda in Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® Saterdag, Desember 12
NEW YORK – Desember 8, 2020 – Unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertwill look to make a statement in his first nationally televised main event as he faces hard-hittingJaime Arboledalive on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Desember 12 by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
“I always knew I was going to get here,” said Colbert. “It’s all God’s plan. This is just going to be another day for me and I’ll show everyone why I’m one of the best 130-pounders in the world.”
The 24-year-old Colbert has shot up the rankings of the 130-pound weight class and believes that a victory on Saturday night will lead to bigger opportunities in the jam-packed division.
“This is one of the most stacked divisions in boxing and I love competing in it,” said Colbert. “It’s great to be getting noticed in a division that has this much talent, and hopefully it’ll lead to me getting the big fights that I need. I don’t feel like there’s any certain fighter I’m targeting, but Gervonta Davis, Leo Santa Cruz and Jamel Herring would all be great fights for me. Beating them would help me become ‘the guy’ in the division.”
Colbert’s rise continued in his last fight, as he scored a 10ste-round knockdown against former champion Jezreel Corrales on his way to a decision win while showing an impressive array of skills against a fighter determined to slow the action through holding and other veteran tricks.
“Against Corrales I learned not to rush,” said Colbert. “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. I can’t just go rush in there and expect everyone to get knocked out. I had to take my time, do what I do best and stick to my game plan.”
In the 26-year-old Arboleda, Colbert will be presented with another rising 130-pound contender with his own sights set on emerging amongst the elite in the division. Arboleda has won five of his last six fights by stoppage and most recently dropped Jayson Velez on his way to a decision victory in February on SHOWTIME.
“Come December 12, Ek is gereed vir alles wat hy bring,” said Colbert. “I expect him to bring pressure and ‘try’ to make me tired because that’s the only chance he has. He can’t outbox me. That’s not happening. But I love to bang inside and I’m ready for whatever he does. I hope he doesn’t run or clinch me because I’d love to get the knockout and get him out of there early.”
The Brooklyn-native Colbert has continued to work with his longtime coach Aureliano Sosa in his hometown through the difficulties of the pandemic. Those difficulties have led to Colbert sparring with larger welterweight and super welterweights in camp, which Colbert believes could help him with the power Arboleda will bring into the fight.
“Training camp has been going great for the most part,” said Colbert. “It’s just been a little hard finding sparring partners. But because it’s been difficult to find fighters at my weight I’ve actually been sparring with 147 and 154-pound fighters. I honestly love that because it prepares me better, and who’s to say that Arboleda won’t have power like them? I’m on weight now, al, and ready to put on a show on December 12.”
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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertfaces the hard-hittingJaime Arboledain die belangrikste gebeurtenis van SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saterdag, Desember 12 by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in 'n byeenkoms aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions.
The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenomRichardson Hitchins taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world championArgenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contendersRonald Ellis en Matt Korobov battle in the 10-round telecast opener. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions. Vir meer inligting besoek www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, volg op Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, op Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, of 'n fan op Facebook by www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing en https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
“I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game”
Unbeaten Rising Super Lightweight Prospect Hitchins Battles Former Champion Argenis Méndez In Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® Saterdag, Desember 12 Klik HIERfor Photos from Mayweather Promotions NEW YORK – Desember 7, 2020 – Unbeaten rising prospectRichardson Hitchins shared details of his training camp, including pointers and motivation he received from Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis, ahead of his super lightweight showdown against former world championArgenis Mendez live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Desember 12 by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
“Floyd helped me tremendously while I was back in Las Vegas,” said Hitchins. “I already have the fundamentals as a fighter, but he showed me little things here and there and workouts that I have taken back home with me while I train for this fight. I’m not shy about my ability as a fighter, because I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game, so these are the kind of fights I need in order to show the world who Richardson Hitchins is.
“Gervonta has been instrumental in past fight camps as well, and he’s the type of person you need. He pushes you to go harder. We go head-to-head in trying to outdo each other, and that’s the type of competition that’s needed in order to really be the best.”
Despite training throughout the pandemic, Hitchins has been able to remain on task and on track throughout his camp that began in Las Vegas before ending in his native Brooklyn under the guidance of his head coach Lenny Wilson.
“The thing about me is, I’m focused no matter what,” said Hitchins. “I don’t take ‘off’ after my fights. I stay in shape all year round; I don’t need to get ready in terms of conditioning or getting my body back in shape because this is my job. I take my job very seriously. The discipline Floyd has had throughout his career is the same discipline I have. I have watched my idols and taken things from them so that I can put myself in a position to win.
“I don’t think the pandemic or the holidays necessarily altered my training. I still have access to my gym. There’s nothing that’s going to stand in my way of becoming great. The pandemic doesn’t slow me down, it’s just another roadblock to test my dedication to the sport.”
The 23-year-old Hitchins represented Haiti at the 2016 Olympic Games and will return to the ring after debuting in 2020 with a 10-round decision victory over Nicholas DeLomba in February. It was Hitchins’ second 10-round decision win after his previous fight saw him best Kevin Johnson following 10 rounds in November 2019.
“I often think back to my fight against Kevin Johnson, he’s a tough fighter and he’s the one who I can confidently say brought the best out of me,” said Hitchins. “Those are the fights that make me look back and watch closely the things I need to work on. That fight also showed me that no one should be overlooked, so going into this fight against Mendez, I’m not overlooking him.”
Méndez presents the most accomplished opponent of Hitchins’ young career. The 34-year-old former champion most recently fought Juan Heraldez and Anthony Peterson to draws in 2019, and scored victories over Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach prior to that. For Hitchins, the strong resume of his opponent is something he relishes as a measuring stick for his progress.
“He’s a veteran, he’s been in there with a lot of tough guys and he’s a former world champion, so he clearly has a skill set that I think I need to face at this point in my career,” said Hitchins. “I need those big fights. He’s older now, but I feel like him in his prime still couldn’t touch my skillset. It’s my job to prove that.
“I know this won’t be an easy fight, but I’ll be prepared for whatever he brings. My motivation is to be more than ordinary. I will fulfill my goals when this is all said and done, and honestly, I’m just waiting for this fight to come so I can show that. Whether it’s Méndez, or whoever, the conviction I have and how I feel about myself is stronger than anything standing in front of me in that ring.”
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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertfaces the hard-hittingJaime Arboledain die belangrikste gebeurtenis van SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saterdag, Desember 12 by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in 'n byeenkoms aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions.
The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenomRichardson Hitchins taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world championArgenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contendersRonald Ellis en Matt Korobov battle in the 10-round telecast opener. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions. Vir meer inligting besoek www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, volg op Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, op Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, of 'n fan op Facebook by www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing en https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
“I have the same hunger now that I had before I won the titles,” Spence
“We’re going to give it 110% and take these titles from him in his hometown,” Garcia
Unified Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Two-Division Champion Danny Garcia Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Event Saturday, Desember 5 From AT&T Stadium In Arlington, Texas
ARLINGTON, TX. (November 10, 2020) – Unified welterweight world championErrol “Die Waarheid” Spence Jr. en twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Danny “Swift” Garcia previewed their highly anticipated FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event during a virtual press conference Tuesday as they prepare to square off Saturday, Desember 5 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Spence was joined during the event by his longtime trainerDerrick James, while Garcia was accompanied by his father and trainerAngel Garcia.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder deur TGB Promotions, Man Down Promotions and DSG Promotions, is nou op die rakke, and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.
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Hier is wat die perskonferensie-deelnemers Dinsdag moes sê:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“I feel blessed and ready to go. I feel like I’m 100% fisies. We’ve been training hard and staying focused. I can’t wait to give my hometown fans something to cheer for when I defend my title against a great opponent.
“I didn’t want any tune-up fights. I wanted someone who is tough and who could push me to the limit, so I can get back to being Errol Spence Jr. I’m going to give a great performance and hear ‘and still’ Desember 5.
“I picked Danny Garcia so that I could rise to the occasion. I’m still the top dog in the division. Fighting Danny will show how great a fighter I am.
“Danny’s dad gets me hyped up talking about his son coming forward, throwing a lot of punches and taking the belts from me. So I’ll be ready for whatever Danny brings to the ring. I’m not going to get into any head games like with Shawn Porter. I fought Shawn’s game and beat him at his own game. I know Angel wants me to stand there and brawl with Danny, but I’m going to do what I have to do to win the fight.
“It’s up to me to make a big splash coming back from my car accident. Lesser opponents were for before I became champion. I finally got to the top, where I can fight the big names, so I’m not going backward. These are the guys I’ve wanted to fight forever.
“I definitely learn more from Danny’s wins. He has a lot of great wins. You learn a lot from all different kinds of fights. I’m a student of the game and a fan of the sport. All I do anyway is watch boxing. So I’m very familiar with Danny’s wins and losses.
“The accident just made me hungrier and even more focused. I have the same hunger now that I had before I won the title. I’m coming into camp much lighter and it’s helping me have an even better camp.
“I’m the champ, and at the end of the day, I can just fight. When it gets down to the wire, I know how to dig down deep and come out on top.
“It means everything to be fighting at home, especially with everyone going through the pandemic. I just want everyone who comes out to be safe and follow the protocols, and we’ll make it a great night.”
DANNY GARCIA
“Kamp is aan die gang groot. My weight is good and I feel like we’re ahead of schedule. Now we’re just taking it one day at a time. I’m excited to be in this position to fight for the title again.
“On December 5, no stone will be unturned. We’re going to give it 110% and take these titles from him in his hometown.
“I’ve been an underdog my whole career. I’m used to playing that role. I just have to go in there and be myself. I have to believe in myself 100% and fight round by round. I’m going to show what a true champion is made of.
“After the Garcia and Porter fights, I saw some holes in his game and I knew it would be a good opportunity to become champion again. These type of fights bring out the best in Danny Garcia. They give me the extra motivation that I need and that’s why I wanted it.
“I thought Spence was the bigger and better man against Mikey Garcia. Mikey has great skills, but Errol had size and let his hands go. It made Mikey freeze, so he didn’t take any risks. He did land some good counterpunches, and those are the kind of things that I’m taking into consideration during this camp.
“My job is to fight. I can’t go in there and worry about judges. They’re going to do what they do. My job is to put in the work in the gym so that I’m ready on fight night. I have to go in there and win rounds and win the fight.
“I know that I’m a great fighter. I’ve been in these type of fights before. I know what I’m made of. As long as I’m mentally and physically at my best, nobody can beat me. I’m a dangerous man when I have this focus.
“We’re taking this fight like Errol is 100%. We’re not banking on anything hindering him. We’re taking this as seriously as possible. We wanted this fight a long time ago, but we just had to stay focused. Now the fight is finally here and I feel like we’re going to have a great performance.
“I believe that I do everything great. I can bang inside and box. That’s why I’m a three-time world champion. I’ve faced every style imaginable and I’ve come out on top.”
DERRICK JAMES, Spence se afrigter
“Training camp has been really good. We’ve been putting in the hard work since March. Everything is coming together leading up to December 5. We took our time and it was a gradual process getting to this point. He was already in shape by the time this camp started so we had a great head start.
“Even when Errol was getting back into his rhythm, he was still looking good. But you could see the improvement day after day as he got more comfortable being back. Everyone will see on December 5 who Errol Spence Jr. really is.
“It’s great to be able to fight at home against a fighter like Danny. Putting on a great performance will build Errol’s legend and his stock will continue to rise. Errol has always been able to handle fighting in front of his hometown fans. We love everything that the city brings us and we feed off that energy in the ring.”
ANGEL GARCIA, Garcia’s Father & Trainer
“Everything has been perfect in camp. You can see how good he’s looking right now. Danny would be ready to go tomorrow if we had to. It’s going to be a great night for me and Danny. Not taking anything from anybody, but we’re coming to take those titles.
“I never look at opponent’s tapes from past fights. We’re not going to learn anything from that. When I train Danny, I focus on Danny. All I know is how to make Danny better. We’re going to dictate the fight and be on top of Errol. We’re not going to fight like Mikey Garcia did and run all night.
“Hierdie keer, we’re not going to leave it in the judges’ hande. We chose to go fight him in Dallas. Danny made that call. Aan die einde van die dag, Danny just has to go in there and do his thing.”
TOM BROWN, President van TGB Promotions
“Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of this year and it is a fight that will determine who is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
“This will be a tremendous night of boxing and it will be at the home of the best pro sports franchise in the world, BY&T Stadium. This is the perfect host for a matchup with two fighters in their prime, both ready to put their legacies on the line.
“Spence is one of the most talked about fighters in the sport. Many consider him to be the best fighter in the world, and with good reason. He wants to be challenged and this is the type of fight that elevates our sport.
“Danny Garcia is a throwback fighter. He’s one of the most skilled and battle tested fighters in our sport. What he did at 140 pond, before moving up, was simply amazing. Putting these two together will bring back memories of great welterweight battles of the past.”
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ABOUT SPENCE VS. GARCIA Spence vs. Garcia will see unified welterweight world championErrol “Die Waarheid” Spence Jr. duel two-division world championDanny “Swift” Garcia in the blockbuster main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Desember 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Die betaal-per-kyk begin om 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT and features unbeaten super welterweight sensationSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraneem op Jorge Cota in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. The lineup will also see all-action contendersJosesito “The Riverside Rocky” Lopez en Francisco “Deel” Santana squaring-off in a 10-round welterweight affair, plus former championJulie Ceja faces featherweight contenderEduardo Ramirezin a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view.
Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Daarbenewens, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 op satelliet-radio's en op die SiriusXM app.
GERVONTA DAVIS SCORES KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE OVER LEO SANTA CRUZ TO WIN TITLES IN TWO WEIGHT DIVISIONS SATURDAY NIGHT ONShowtime PPV®
Mario Barrios Retains WBA Super Lightweight Title with KO Over Ryan Karl; Regis Prograis and Isaac Cruz Both Score Stoppage Victories
Delayed Telecast of Tonight’s Main and Co-Main Event Will Air Exclusively on SHOWTIME® Saterdag, November 7 by 9 namiddag. ET / PT
Klik HIER vir Foto's van Ester Lin / Showtime Klik HIERfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
SAN ANTONIO – November 1, 2020 – Gervonta “Tank” Davis delivered a Knockout of the Year candidate over four-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in the most significant fight of his career, retaining his WBA Lightweight title and picking up the WBA Super Featherweight title Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV®at the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. It was the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March with an announced crowd of 9,024.
It was both fighters’ pay-per-view main event debut, and Davis (24-0, 23 Uitklophoue) en Santa Cruz (37-2-1, 19 Uitklophoue) delivered an all-action war that had the fans on their feet from start to finish. Die stryd, which was contested at 130 pond, saw both fighters stand in the pocket and press the action. It was in the sixth round when the defining moment of the night occurred, as Davis found an opening to land his trademark left uppercut, a knockout shot which Santa Cruz never saw coming. Davis proved that he is one of the most powerful punchers in the sport, stunning the crowd. Watch the KOHIER.
“The uppercut wasn’t the key coming into the fight, but I adapted to what he was bringing,” said Baltimore’s Davis. “I knew he was taller and crouching down and moving forward. Once he moved forward, I tried to jab and make him run into the shot. He was right there for it. He punches, but he doesn’t try to get out of the way. There was nowhere for him to go on that knockout because I got him into the corner.
The power and body attack of the 25-year-old Davis was the difference as he landed 55 percent of his power punches to 29 percent for Santa Cruz, who was having his best round of the fight in the sixth round prior to the defining punch. The stronger Davis lured the 32-year-old Santa Cruz into a firefight as 34 of Davis’ 84 landed punches were body shots.
“Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter,” het Davis gesê, who is promoted by all-time great Floyd Mayweather. “He came ready for me. I was just the better fighter tonight. I want to maintain both belts. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, we’ll go with it. I’m not ducking or dodging anybody. I’m a pay-per-view star. Everybody knows I’m number one and I showed it tonight.”
“We didn’t get the win, but I’m okay,” gesê Santa Cruz, who was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz was a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes were at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, en die 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.
In die mede-funksie, San Antonio’s hometown favorite Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 Uitklophoue) kept his unbeaten record intact and retained his WBA Super Lightweight title with a sixth-round KO over a game and bloodied Ryan Karl (18-3, 12 Uitklophoue) on Halloween night. Watch the KOHIER.
The fight broke open in the sixth round when Barrios landed a straight right hand that sent Karl down for just the third time in his career. Karl’s problems were further exasperated after an accidental clash of heads created a brutal cut on his forehead which proved to be too much to cope with. The 25-year-old Barrios smelled blood and closed the show in emphatic fashion, landing a left hook that sent Karl down and out at 2:23 of the sixth round. Teen die tyd van die oponthoud, Barrios was ahead on all three scorecards (48-47 en 49-46 twee keer).
In the all-important sixth round, Barrios landed 29 van sy 58 power punches against a very tough Karl, wat gegooi 60 punches per round but landed just 18 percent of those punches.
“This fight is for everybody who came out here in San Antonio tonight,” said Barrios following the win. “I told them we’d get this first title defense, and I hope everyone enjoyed it. I was just being patient and picking my shots. I started to really land them and got him out of there. I was ready to go a hard 12 rondes, but my patience helped me get him out of there. I listened to what Virgil [Hunter] was telling me in the corner. It was great to get the job done here at home”
“I feel fine but it was a hard shot that I got hit with,” said Milano, Texas’ “Cowboy” Karl. “It was a tough, good, close fight. It was a good headbutt. I was bleeding pretty good but overall I feel fine. I’m not a sore loser. Ek kom om te veg, that’s what I expected. So congratulations to Mario on the win. We’ll move on from here.”
Former world champion Regis Prograis (25-1, 21 Uitklophoue) took the first step to getting back on top of the 140-pound division, scoring a third-round stoppage of Juan Heraldez (16-1-1, 10 Uitklophoue) in the second bout of the night. Watch the stoppageHIER.
In die derde ronde, the fight changed in an instant as Prograis took advantage of Heraldez keeping his hands too low by landing his most dangerous weapon, a dynamite left hook that sent Heraldez sprawling to the canvas. When Heraldez got back to his feet, PROGRAMS, who was born and raised in New Orleans but now fights out of Katy, Texas, sensed his opponent was in danger and pounced on Heraldez, forcing referee Rafael Ramos to step in and stop the action at 1:23 of round number three.
Op Vrydag, PROGRAMS, who lost a 140-pound title unification fight to Josh Taylor last October, weighed in over the 140-pound limit.
“I’ve been out of the ring for a year so I think that had some effect on me not making weight,” said the 31-year-old Prograis. “Daar is geen verskonings, but the bubble also had some effect. Mainly it was the layoff though. My body wasn’t adjusted to making the weight again.
In the buildup to the fight, Prograis repeatedly stated he felt he was still the best in the world at 140 pounds and vowed to get his belt back.
“I still feel like I’m the best at 140,” Prograis reiterated to SHOWTIME’s Mauro Ranallo following the fight. “I’m going to keep proving it every time I fight. Me and Josh Taylor had a close fight, and I think if it had happened in the U.S. I would have won. We know that one day we’ll have to rematch at 140 or 147.”
The Las Vegas-based Heraldez, who is signed to Mayweather Promotions, was disappointed he didn’t get the chance to continue the fight despite landing just 12 total punches landed compared to Prograis’ 35.
“I just thought it was an early stoppage,” het hy gesê. “I was just getting warm, loose. He stunned me, but I don’t think they should’ve stopped the fight.”
In the pay-per-view telecast opener, Mexico City’s Isaac Cruz (20-1-1, 15 Uitklophoue) wasted no time in getting the fans on their feet, scoring a stunning first-round knockout of Diego Magdaleno (32-4, 13 Uitklophoue) net 53 seconds into the night’s action. Watch the KOHIER.
The diminutive but powerful Cruz came out swinging immediately after hearing the opening bell, using his vicious uppercut to knock down the 34-year-old Magdaleno for the 11stetime in his career inside of 30 sekondes. Net 20 seconds after Magdaleno got to his feet, Cruz again unleashed a barrage of punches with Magdaleno against the ropes, finishing him off with back-to-back right uppercuts. In a short night of work, Cruz managed to land 21 van 31 stoot, 20 of which were power shots.
With the win in the IBF Title Eliminator, Cruz puts himself in position to challenge lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez down the line.
“The new Mike Tyson from Mexico was born tonight,” said the 22-year-old Cruz. “I thought it would go longer, but my natural instinct is always to go for it in the first round. I have confidence that I could win the world title right now. I thought it was a statement win. From now on, hopefully everyone will know my name and I’ll get the big fights. I would love a Teofimo Lopez fight. I’m very motivated right now. If he’s tough enough to take it, bring it on.”
The announce team for the SHOWTIME PPV telecast was led by the most experienced and decorated boxing team on television. Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer served as host for the evening. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and four-time world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Daarbenewens, former world champion Raúl Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
The executive producer of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast is four-time Emmy award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director is Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy. The pair has been guiding SHOWTIME Sports’ flagship series SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®since its inception in 1986 and has produced the three highest-grossing pay-per-view events of all time (Mayweather-Pacquiao, Mayweather-McGregor, Mayweather-Canelo).
Davis vs. Santa Cruz was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club.
“I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sporton Saturday night," – Davis “Everyone has their opinion on this fight. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong," – Santa Cruz Three-Time World Champion Davis and Four-Division World Champion Santa Cruz To Meet in Halloween Thriller at Alamodome in San Antonio Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® Saterdag, Oktober 31 in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Klik HIER vir Foto's van Ester Lin / Showtime® Klik HIERfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions SAN ANTONIO, TX – Oktober 29, 2020 – Three-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand four-division championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzsquared off at a final press conference Thursday to preview their highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV (9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT) main event showdown taking place this Saturday, Oktober 31 from Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Two of the sport’s most electrifying fighters, Davis and Santa Cruz will battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships in a matchup that pits the prodigious power of Davis against the unrelenting pressure of Santa Cruz.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Vir meer inligting, besoek Alamodome.com.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“My team and I decided to move our camp to Las Vegas so we could have a perfect camp. We spent 15 weeks in training, so I’m well prepared. Hopefully Leo is well prepared and we give the fans what they want to see.
“We know Leo is going to come with a lot of punches and I’m going to be explosive. It’s all about giving fans a treat. I’m grateful to be in this position and I’m ready. Saturday night is going to be a memorable night.
“Not to take anything from him, Yuriorkis Gamboa was just trying to survive against me. It’s harder to get punches off when someone isn’t trying to bring the fight. I know Leo is going to come to fight. I think this performance is going to put me up to the next level.
“I don’t think I have to knock him out, I just have to go out there and be great. Forget everything else, I just have to go out there and show everyone that I’m the top guy in the boxing world. That’s my main goal.
“Michael Jordan used to read the paper and do what they said he couldn’t do. That’s what I’m doing. I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport on Saturday night.
“Leo is going to come to fight and it’s just about me stepping up and doing what I do best. You can see the potential in a fighter from the outside, but you have to see it actually come out in a fight to believe it. That’s the position I’m in. Everyone knows I’m great, I just have to show it.
“Leo has shown that he’s a top tier fighter, and he’s going up against an explosive, powerful fighter like myself. I think the winner should be in the top 10 of the pound-for-pound list.
“Floyd Mayweather has just told me to stay focused despite everything that comes with pay-per-view week. I have to get the job done first, but also do everything that comes with being the next pay-per-view star.
“I’m one of those fighters that knows how to focus when I have something big in front of me. None of the great fighters before me have frozen up when it’s crunch time. I’ve always been able to focus when big things are on the line. That’s what I did for this training camp.
“I’m not really focused on anyone who isn’t Leo Santa Cruz. I can’t overlook Leo. As far as any other fighter out there, they just don’t matter to me right now. I’ll prove it along the way. This is one step closer to proving the point I want to prove.”
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“This is what I’ve always dreamed of. When I was a little boy, I wanted to be on this stage. I’m living that dream and I’m very happy and excited. I never thought I’d accomplish it. I thought it was like winning the lottery. But thanks to the fans, I’m here where I’m at.
“I’m facing the best fighter in the division. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. I have to go against the best fighter. I wanted to challenge myself. I know this is a dangerous fight for me, but I want to test myself.
“We’ve both suffered and been through a lot to get here. Neither of us wants to go back to where we started. So I know we’re both going to give a great fight to the fans.
“I have the heart of a Mexican warrior. My dad has told me to fight a smart fight, but even though he’s going to say that, there’s a good chance I end up brawling with him at times. Maak nie saak wat, we’re going to find a way to beat him.
“I don’t really worry about being the underdog. Everyone has their opinion. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong. I trained hard to go out there and do that Saturday.
“Gervonta is the best opponent I’ve faced. He’s the strongest fighter I’ll have faced. The Abner Mares and Carl Frampton fights were great experience for this kind of fight. I learned a lot from those four fights and since then I’ve learned a lot more.
“It would mean the world to me to become a five-division champion. It would be another dream come true. I would put the Santa Cruz last name right up there with the best.
“Gervonta is a big guy and I know he’s going to come hit hard. But I’ve trained with bigger guys all camp and I’ve been able to take everything thrown at me.
“The fans want you to go and make it a back and forth war. I know against Gervonta I have to fight smart. I’m going to just try as hard as I can to listen to my father’s advice.
“I definitely took this fight to quiet the critics. People said I didn’t want to fight the big names. So I went after the biggest challenge in the division and that’s Gervonta Davis.
“I leave the opinions to the fans and media. My job is to get the win and give the fans a great fight. I’m going to give it my best and leave it all in the ring.”
CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Trainer
“Camp has been great. It was unbelievable. I really appreciate the work that he put in. I can’t wait to see Tank in the ring. I’m looking forward to great performances from both fighters.
“’Tank’ accomplished a lot of things that I’ve asked him to do, but this is the pinnacle of them all right here. Both of these families have walked the same line with different trails. They both have a chance to become greats with this win.
“Every time I look at ‘Tank’ now, I flash back to those younger years in the gym with him as a child. Now he’s the man I’ve always looked at him to be. He’s a family man, business man and a wonderful fighter. It’s amazing to see one of my boys all grown up.”
JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’s Father and Trainer
“We had a really good training camp and understand the importance of this fight. Leo is fully prepared for this fight on Saturday and I expect him to have a great performance.
“I’m very thankful to be here. I’m so happy to be here with my son for such a big fight and be able to guide him and help him accomplish his dream.
“We know that Davis is a very strong and accomplished fighter. But Leo has just used it to motivate him in the gym every day and you’ll be able to see that on Saturday.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, President, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
“One of the biggest reasons I love boxing is because we get to witness young men, like ‘Tank’ Davis and Leo Santa Cruz, develop and mature right in front of our eyes. This is our ninth fight with ‘Tank’ and 13stewith Leo. We have seen them mature as fighters and we have seen them mature as young men. We’ve seen them struggle, sweet, and triumph. We’ve seen them become fathers.”
“I remember the first time I met ‘Tank’, it was April 2016 in Washington, D.C. He was on the non-televised undercard of an Adrien Broner fight. He had already fought, he came over during the telecast and Floyd introduced him. I remember his very words, ‘This is my young fighter. Watch out for this kid.’ And we’ve been watching ever since.
“I remember the first time I met Leo was in June 2012. Shortly before his first world title fight. He was a very humble, quiet, soft spoken, almost shy young men. Very different from the guy that I saw in the ring about 48 hours after that. Die punt is, we’ve been along for the journey of these young men.
“They have been battling the odds, literally since birth. We were lucky enough to spend time with them duringAll Access. They opened their hearts, their minds, and themselves to share their stories. The thing I’ve heard most is that the difficulty about this fight is not whether people want to watch it or whether they’re going to buy it, it’s who they’re going to root for. Because if you know these young men’s stories, what they’ve gone through, and what they’ve experienced, it is incredible.
“The bottom line is in these two young men we have two of the most accomplished and popular young fighters in the sport today. Leo has been a champion almost consistently since 2012. ‘Tank’ had sellouts or near sellouts in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Atlanta, just last year. We have got these two accomplished young men fighting on Saturday night. You have to respect their journey, waar hulle vandaan kom, and respect the teams that come around him.
“We do know what’s going to happen on Saturday night. Leo is going to come into the ring, throw a lot of punches and show an activity rate that’s unlike just about anybody else in the sport. ‘Tank’ is going to show the power, spoed, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Verder as dit, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”
ABOUT DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz will see three-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzbattle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktober 31 (9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Die gestapelde kaartjie bevat onoorwonne boorling van San Antonio en WBA se superliggewigkampioen, Mario "El Azteca" Barrios, wat sy titel verdedig teen die hardlopende Ryan "Cowboy" Karl in die mededinging en die voormalige superliggewig-wêreldkampioen Regis "Rougarou" Prograis pak die onoorwonne mededinger Juan Heráldez in 'n kragmeting van tien rondes. In die uitsending opener, liggewig-aanspraakmakers Isaac Cruz en Diego Magdaleno sal in 'n IBF-titel-uitdunstryd veg.
