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SERGEY LIPINETS: “WE NEVER MISSED A BEAT IN PREPARATION, EVEN WITH OPPONENT CHANGE”

Former World Champion Lipinets Battles Unbeaten
Custio Clayton for Interim IBF Welterweight Title
Pagkinabuhi sa Showtime® Sabado, Oktubre 24 Headlining a
Premier Boxing Champions Event

NEW YORK (Oktubre 20, 2020) – Even with a change in date and then opponent, kanhi world champion Sergey Lipinets remains supremely confident in his training camp and overall preparations as he prepares to take on unbeaten Custio Clayton for the Interim IBF Welterweight Title live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Oktubre 24 (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

“We never missed a beat in preparation, even with the opponent change,” said Lipinets. “My fight with Kudratillo Abdukakhorov was on and off for so long that I already had an idea that he was going to be forced to back out, so I wasn’t shocked. I don’t really care, bisan. Whoever I have to fight I’m ready to fight, so I didn’t consider backing out of fighting for even one second.”

Lipinets credits his trainer, the renowned Joe Goossen, for helping his fighter mentally through the changes, in addition to the physical training they have undertook heading into the fight.

“Having Joe Goossen is like having a psychiatrist as well as a trainer,” said Lipinets. “He’s been extremely helpful about how to approach all of this. Joe helped me stay calm and understand that something good can always come from a bad or difficult situation, and because of that, I never lost focus.”

Clayton is a Canadian Olympian with an unblemished pro resume heading into this showdown. While Lipinets notes that there are differences in the fighting styles between Abdukakhorov and Clayton, none of it changes his intent on October 24.

“I know that Clayton has a great amateur background,” said Lipinets. “I’ve checked out his style, and the main difference is that Abdukakhorov is more active and Clayton is more accurate. Abdukakhorov is also a little more aggressive and Clayton is more patient.

“I don’t think one is tougher or easier than the other. I think that anyone fighting at this level is a difficult opponent. Abdukakhorov moves around more and can be more awkward with the different styles he uses. Both are very tough guys, but I’m ready for Clayton and focused only on him at this point.”

Despite his sole focus on Clayton, Lipinets knows that this fight brings a big opportunity to make a loud proclamation to the rest of the stacked welterweight division with a big performance to capture the interim IBF title.

“I’m prepared to make one statement – I belong here,” said Lipinets. “I want to fight the best. I want to make my imprint on this sport and build my legacy. I’ve had to do it the hard way, but I’m not complaining. I fought for my first championship in just my 13th pro away. I believe that I belong right there at the top of this sport. People need to start mentioning my name with the top guys and after this fight they’ll have to. You can’t look past me anymore.”

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ABOUT LIPINETS VS. CLAYTON
Lipinets vs.. Clayton will see former world champion Sergey Lipinets face unbeaten Custio Clayton alang sa Interim IBF Welterweight Title nga ulohan sa ulohan live sa SHOWTIME Sabado, Oktubre 24 gikan sa Mohegan Sun Arena sa Uncasville, Conn. sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.

Ang SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast magsugod sa 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT ug makakita sa wala’y pilde nga kontra Xavier Martínez pakigbisog nga kusog nga naigo Claudio "The Matrix" Marrero sa 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator sa co-main event. Nagtubo nga super gaan Malik "Iceman" Hawkins magduwa ang knockout artist Subriel Matías sa 10-round showdown aron masugdan ang aksyon sa telebisyon.

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JUAN HERALDEZ TRAINING CAMP NOTES

“On October 31 everyone will see what I’m capable of," – Heraldez

Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV® ActionSaturday, Oktubre 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

NEW YORK – Oktubre 16, 2020 – Unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former champion Regis "Rougarou" Prograis sa Sabado, Oktubre 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV in a Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz live from Alamodome in San Antonio.

“It’s been a long eight-week camp preparing for Prograis,”Ni Heraldez. “We’re fighting a different style of fighter, which is a good thing because he’s the type of fighter who comes to fight. A style like this makes it easier for me to train and prepare.

“Prograis has power, but you have to land it and that’s where my defense comes into play. My defense has always been a factor and it’s something we always tweak and find ways for me to be sharper. On paper his credentials are up there, but in the ring all of that goes out the door. When the bell rings, I’m not thinking about him being a former world champion. I fight and get the job done.”

Heraldez has adapted to the changes produced by training during the pandemic, and has been able to keep focused throughout camp. He credits the infrastructure at the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he trains in Las Vegas, for helping keep things running smoothly as he prepares to face his toughest opponent to date.

“The pandemic has had a slight effect on camp like it has with everything else,”Ni Heraldez. “There are so many protocols and safety measures, so you can’t just rotate sparring partners as easily as you could before. Adjusting to wearing a mask in the gym and getting tested constantly are things you learn to get used to. The Mayweather Boxing Club has done a great job of keeping the gym clean and safe for all of us. A lot of my stablemates are here in Las Vegas preparing for big fights, so it’s a great feeling knowing that we can come to a gym where safety is the top priority.”

The unbeaten Heraldez will return to the ring after fighting former world champion Argenis Mendez to a draw in May 2019 sa Showtime. Heraldez had put together an impressive string of victories dating back to a 2017 triumph over then-unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego, and included a knockout win over Eddie Ramirez in February 2019 leading into the Mendez fight. Heraldez has continued to fine-tune his arsenal heading into the Prograis fight.

“My team and I have been working on various things such as my jab, but most importantly where I am in the ring at all times,”Ni Heraldez. “My ring awareness has elevated this camp. My coach and I keep things old school, we don’t have a strength and conditioning coach, we work on the basics and get better at them each camp. Boxing is simple. Stick and move and don’t get hit. The training I get from Coach Otis Pimpleton covers so many things such as cardio, teknik, ring IQ, ug uban pa, so my job is just to listen to my team and trust them when I’m in camp and in the ring on fight night.”

While Heraldez is looking to improve on the draw in his last fight, Prograis will be seeking to bounce back from his first career defeat, a memorable 140-pound unification clash with Josh Taylor. With both fighters hungry for a win on October 31, Heraldez expects an exciting night for fans.

“On fight night, both of our styles are going to make for great action,”Ni Heraldez. “We both bring a lot to the ring. We’re both fighting to be the best, but on October 31, everyone will see what I’m capable of.”

ABOUT DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will see three-time world champion Gervonta "Tangke" Davis ug kampiyon sa kalibutan nga upat ka dibisyon Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktubre 31 (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions gikan sa Alamodome sa San Antonio, Texas.

The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. Sa telecast opener, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

Ang kalihokan gipasiugda sa Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, Mga Promosi sa GTD ug 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. Ang mga tiket ipang-apud-apod sa mga bloke sa lingkuranan nga nailhan nga "mga pod" aron mapadayon ang distansya sa taliwala sa mga grupo nga dili gikan sa parehas nga partido. Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, pagbisita Alamodome.com

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DIEGO MAGDALENO TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND VIDEO

Lightweight Contenders Magdaleno and Isaac Cruz Meet in
Title Eliminator Opening SHOWTIME PPV® Sabado, Oktubre 31
from The Alamodome in San Antonio in Event Presented by
Premier Boxing Champions
 
I-klikHERE for Magdaleno Training Video – Credit: Armando Bareno
 
NEW YORK – Oktubre 9, 2020 – Former world title challengerDiego Magdalenoshared insights into his training camp as he nears an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator bout againstIsaac Cruzthat kicks off SHOWTIME PPV (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) action on Saturday, Oktubre 31 from the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
 
“This is my second fight working with ‘Bones’ Adams out of his gym in Las Vegas,”Ni Magdaleno. “I’ve actually known him since I was nine-years-old, so I consider him like my best friend. I trust him with my life. I’ve spent some time training for this fight in Scipio, Utah too, pulling hay bales and doing all sorts of interesting drills. I’ve gotten in some good sparring here in Vegas, and I even went out to California for some sparring, usab.
 
“I was on one of the last fight cards pre-pandemic, and I’m honored to be on the first fight card with a live crowd since the pandemic began. It’s been a hectic year, but I’m happy with where things are for me heading into this fight. Coach Adams has been doing a great job with training, but he also handles my strength and conditioning. He’s got a huge gym with a lot of motivated fighters and it’s great to be around that kind of atmosphere. And my fiancé has been handling my nutrition for my last four fights. Busa, it’s great to have her involved also.”
 
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. sa Pebrero, dropping him in round seven on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision. He credits his team in training camp for the impressive performance against Dulay.
 
“I’ve always taken pride in being a professional, but I learned that I can be very dangerous with the right team around me,”Ni Magdaleno. “I went into that fight kind of being considered a steppingstone for Dulay, but I showed that I’m still a strong fighter. People counted me out and they made a mistake. I’m just super happy that I found Coach Adams and got a proper team organized around me. I was able to change people’s minds with just one fight. Now I’m in a title eliminator, and with a win on October 31, I’ll have my third shot at a world title.”
 
The 33-year-old has come up short in his most high-profile fights to date, dropping title bouts to Terry Flanagan and Roman Martinez, in addition to a 2019 loss against current lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez. With those experiences and an improved training structure around him, Magdaleno believes the lessons he’s taken from those fights will be instrumental going forward.
 
“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is to stay calm,”Ni Magdaleno. “When I start thinking too far ahead, that’s when things go wrong. Coach Adams has a great way of keeping me grounded and composed. He knows how to simplify things for me and communicate exactly what I need to do, which makes it less stressful for me. And we’ve done some other things, like correcting my footwork and the angles that I use.”
 
In the 22-year-old Cruz, Magdaleno will be opposed by a fast-rising and exciting Mexican fighter looking to make a mark in his biggest fight to date. With an 11-year age gap, Magdaleno plans to use his extensive experience to his advantage on October 31.
 
“Cruz is something I’ve seen before,”Ni Magdaleno. “I’ve fought lots of Mexican-style fighters like him who don’t have a lot of technical skill but possess a come-forward style. Busa, I think I’ll be able to go back to what I know. I’ll just have to stay fluid and pick Cruz apart. He’s a guy who likes to fight on the inside and throw lots of overhand punches and hooks. I’ll break him down like I did my last opponent.”
 
Magdaleno will look to continue his career renaissance against Cruz and put himself back on track for another world title opportunity. With all that he’s been through during his career, Magdaleno remains highly motivated to prove critics wrong and achieve his goal of becoming a world champion.
 
“What I know is that when everyone counts you out, you just have to believe in yourself,”Ni Magdaleno. “When I decide to hang up the gloves, it’ll be because I want to, not because others say I should. I have my confidence back now and I’m very happy with where I’m going
. Being one shot away from the title that I dreamed of as a child is a huge motivating factor for me. And I fight for my family, usab. I’m a different person now. I’m more mature and I think I’ll be able to prove that to people in this fight.”
 
ABOUT DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will see three-time world championGervonta "Tangke" Davisug kampiyon sa kalibutan nga upat ka dibisyonLeo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruzbattle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktubre 31 (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions gikan sa Alamodome sa San Antonio, Texas.
 
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. Sa telecast opener, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.
 
Ang kalihokan gipasiugda sa Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, Mga Promosi sa GTD ug 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. Ang mga tiket ipang-apud-apod sa mga bloke sa lingkuranan nga nailhan nga "mga pod" aron mapadayon ang distansya sa taliwala sa mga grupo nga dili gikan sa parehas nga partido. Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, pagbisitaAlamodome.com
 
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SERGEY LIPINETS TRAINING CAMP QUOTES

“I’ll have a plan for whatever he brings to the table and get the win however I have to!"

Former World Champion Lipinets Battles Unbeaten
Kudratillo Abdukakhorov for Interim IBF Welterweight Title
Pagkinabuhi sa Showtime® Sabado, Oktubre 24 Headlining a
Premier Boxing Champions Event

NEW YORK – Oktubre 8, 2020 – Kanhi world champion Sergey Lipinets has not let anything, be it the pandemic or a change in fight date, distract him from preparations for his battle against unbeaten Kudratillo Abdukakhorov,as they fight for interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Oktubre 24 (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.

“I took the change in date like a champion, and I’ll do the same thing on October 24 that I would have done on October 10,” said Lipinets. “I’m very strong mentally, so there’s really no issue with the timing change. Training camp has been going great and I’m 100% ready for this one. I’ve been working with Joe Goossen and sparring with a lot of great fighters including Rashidi Ellis and Ronald Cruz.”

The 31-year-old Lipinets credits the renowned coach Goossen for the level of performance he has shown in the ring in the two years that they’ve worked together. The union between Lipinets and Goossen followed Lipinets’ run at 140-pounds, which saw him defeat Akihiro Kondo for the IBF Super Lightweight Championship on SHOWTIME in 2017 before losing the title by decision to Mikey Garcia the following year.

“My progression is totally attributed to working with Joe Goossen,” said Lipinets. “It’s like going from a high school education, then to college, and now I feel like I’m in graduate school. I’ve learned more with Joe than in all my previous time in the sport.

“Joe Goossen has taught me a lot about the short game and working on the inside. He’s also helped me with my lateral movement and made me way more durable. That’s all combined with my power increasing at 147 libra. I’m ready to show all of it on October 24.”

Lipinets added two knockout victories to his ledger in 2019. In March he stopped two-division champion Lamont Peterson in a memorable firefight before blasting out Jayar Inson in the second-round in July. A win on October 24 not only puts Lipinets in line for the winner of the matchup between IBF and WBC Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. and two-division champion Danny Garcia, but also will help solidify his spot amongst the best in the star-studded 147-pound weight class. Apan, these potential high-profile matchups don’t take anything away from his focus heading into his upcoming fight.

“I don’t really think about the other top welterweight fighters like Errol Spence Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Danny Garcia, Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter or Terence Crawford,” said Lipinets. “In order to get to them, I have to win on October 24. Then everything else will fall into place. The top guys will fight me when they have to. That’s been the story of my career. Nobody has fought me because they wanted to, but usually because they had to.”

The unbeaten Abdukakhorov presents a challenge that Lipinets embraces. Abdukakhorov enters this fight after a victory over former champion Luis Collazo in addition extensive amateur experience that Lipinets knows will make him a formidable opponent when they square off October 24.

“Nobody is at the top of the IBF rankings for nothing,” said Lipinets. “Abdukakhorov had a successful amateur career with a lot of fights. He moves fast and knows his way around the ring. I know he’s tough, strong and he’ll do his best to stay in there with me. But I’m going to box him, fight at a distance if I have to, and pile up points against him. Nagdahom ko og dakong away. I’ll have a plan for whatever he brings to the table and get the win however I have to!"

ABOUT LIPINETS VS. ABDUKAKHOROV
Lipinets vs.. Abdukakhorov will see former world champion Sergey Lipinets take on unbeaten Kudratillo Abdukakhorov for the interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Oktubre 24 sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.

Ang SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast magsugod sa 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT and will see undefeated contender Xavier Martínez battle hard-hitting Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Rising super lightweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins will duel knockout artist Subriel Matías in a 10-round showdown to kick off the televised action.

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TULO KA PANAHON SA KALIBUTAN CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS UG APAT KA DIVISYON SA KALIBUTAN CHAMPION LEO SANTA CRUZ NGA MAGTAGOM SA HALLOWEEN THRILLER SA ALAMODOME SA SAN ANTONIO HEADLINING SHOWTIME PPV® SABADO, OKTUBRE 31 SA PANGHITABO NGA GIPANGITA SA PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Gikuha ni WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios si Ryan Karl;
Ang Dating 140-Pound Champion nga si Regis Prograis Nag-atubang sa Wala’y pilde nga si Juan Heraldez; Ang mga Lightweight Contenders nga si Isaac Cruz ug Diego Magdaleno Nagtagbo sa Title Eliminator

Mga TIKET NGA GIBALIGYA Lunes, OKTUBRE 5 SA 10 A.M. CT!

NEW YORK – Oktubre 2, 2020 – Tulo ka beses nga kampeon sa kalibutan Gervonta "Tangke" Davis ug kampiyon sa kalibutan nga upat ka dibisyon Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz magsugod sa usa ka thriller sa Halloween alang sa WBA Super Featherweight ug WBA Lightweight Championships nga live sa SHOWTIME PPV Sabado, Oktubre 31 (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions gikan sa Alamodome sa San Antonio, Texas. Ang upat ka away nga pay-per-view card mao ang una nga punoan nga kalihokan sa boksing nga adunay mga fans nga nanambong sukad napugos ang COVID-19 nga ihunong ang U.S. sports sa Marso.

Ang stacked undercard adunay bahin sa wala’y pilde nga taga-San Antonio ug WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios pagdepensa sa iyang titulo batok sa lisud nga pag-igo Ryan “Cowboy” Karl sa co-main event ug kanhi super lightweight champion sa kalibutan Regis "Rougarou" Prograis kuhaon ang wala’y pilde nga indigay Juan Heraldez sa usa ka 10-round showdown. Sa telecast opener, gaan nga contenders Isaac Cruz ug Diego Magdaleno makigsangka sa usa ka away nga ihatud sa titulo sa IBF.

Ang gipaabut nga punoan nga kalihukan maglabanan sa 130 ka libra ug awayon alang sa parehas nga 130-pound titulo ni Santa Cruz ug 135-pound nga titulo ni Davis, nga matag usa sila nagdaog sa miaging away. Duha nga mga paborito sa kadaghanan nga adunay daghang mga sumusunod, Davis vs. Ang Santa Cruz usa ka matchup sa istilo sa tanan nga aksyon, kauban ni Davis nga tag-iya a .957 knockout rate, samtang si Santa Cruz dugay na nga natukod ingon usa sa labing ka busy sa mga puncher ug labing maayong pressure fighters sa isport.

Davis vs. Ang Santa Cruz usa ka talagsa nga sagupay sa kasaysayan sa boksing diin ang titulo sa kalibutan sa duha nga gibug-aton nga klase ang ibutang sa katalagman. Ang uban pang mga bantog nga pananglitan sa ning-agi nga kaagi sa boksing mao ang 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs.. Nagpakig-away si Donny Lalonde alang sa mga titulo nga gaan sa gibug-aton sa timbang ug super middleweight, ug ang mga 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch alang sa super welterweight ug welterweight champion.

"Nagpaabut ako sa pagpakita sa kalibutan kung unsa ako kakugi sa pagtrabaho sa kampo,"Miingon Davis. “Pipila na lang ka semana ang among nahabilin, ug naa na ako sa maayong kahimtang. Ang panguna nga panudlo sa pay-per-view kanunay usa nako ka pangandoy sukad nga nagsugod ako sa boksing. Dili ako makahulat nga magbutang usa ka katingad-an nga pasundayag batok sa daghang dibisyon sa kampyon sa kalibutan nga si Leo Santa Cruz. Salamat sa akong team, Showtime, Mayweather Promotions, Mga Pagpasiugda sa GTD, ug tanan nakong mga fans sa tibuuk kalibutan. Padayon nga suportahan ako ug ipaglaban ko ikaw. "

“Oktubre 31 ang mahimong labing kadaghan nga away sa akong karera,” miingon Santa Cruz. “Makig-away ako sa usa ka gahi kaayo nga kontra, tingali ang pinakalisud nga kontra sa akong karera. Duha ka mga titulo ang naa sa linya, ug kini ang una nakong higayon nga magpuno sa us aka pay-per-view. Mao nga buhaton ko ang tanan nga mahimo nako aron mapakita ang usa ka maayong pasundayag. Kilala si Davis sa iya kusog. Apan sa akong hunahuna sa akong kasinatian ug singsing nga IQ mabungkag ko siya. Tingali siya mahimong agresibo kaayo sa mga una nga hugna. Apan kung buhaton nako ang angay nako, ug ipatuman ang among laraw sa dula, Modaog ko. ’’

Ang kalihokan gipasiugda sa Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, Mga Promosi sa GTD ug Santa Cruz Boxing Club.

“Kini nga away tali ni Gervonta Davis ug Leo Santa Cruz usa ka maayo nga away nga kinahanglan namo kini buhaton sa mga fans, nga mahimong una alang sa usa ka punoan nga kalihokan sa boksing sukad nagsugod ang COVID-19,” ingon ni Floyd Mayweather, Presidente sa Mayweather Promotions ug us aka 12-time, lima-ka-division world champion. “Tank’ Espesyal nga talento si Davis, usa ka super hanas nga manlalaban ug kanunay ako sa gym aron magbantay ug tabangan siya nga makapangandam alang sa usa ka lisud nga kontra sa Santa Cruz, kinsa nahibal-an naton nga kanunay naa sa porma ug andam nga makig-away. Kini mahimong usa ka maayong gabii alang sa Mga Promosyon sa Mayweather, alang sa boksing ug alang sa isport. Ang labing kaayo nga pagpakig-away sa labing kaayo ang tanan nga mahimo naton nga gipangayo.”

“Nagpadayon kami sa tradisyon nga pagtanyag sa mga fans sa boksing ang labing kaayo nga mga matchup sa labing kainit nga pagkabahinbahin, pitting ang labing kaayo kontra sa labing kaayo,"Miingon si Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sports ug Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Ang tank Davis nga nag-atubang kay Leo Santa Cruz usa sa mga labing kulbahinam nga duwa sa tuig. Adunay ka usa ka bata, gigutom nga bituon nga adunay malaglagon nga gahum sa Davis ug usa ka eksperyensya ug hingpit nga walay hunong nga upat ka dibisyon nga champ nga nagtan-aw aron mabuntog ang usa ka titulo sa ikalimang dibisyon. Kini ang klase sa mga matchup boxing fans nga naghulat sa tibuuk nga tuig aron tan-awon. Duha ka superstar sa ilang labing lisud nga away hangtod karon nga nakig-away alang sa mga titulo sa duha nga gibahin sa timbang sa parehas nga oras. ”

"Si Gervonta Davis mao ang labing makaikag nga manlalaban sa isport, ug gitakda niya nga mag-ulohan ang iyang una nga pay-per-view card ug sunugon ang kalibutan,”Ingon ni Leonard Ellerbe, CEO sa Mayweather Promotions. "Supak siya sa usa ka eksperyensiyado, kampiyon sa kalibutan nga upat ka dibisyon sa Leo Santa Cruz, kinsa nagtan-aw sa pagkuha kaniya ug ihatag kaniya ang iyang una nga L sa Oktubre 31. "

“Gervonta Davis vs.. Si Leo Santa Cruz usa sa labing kaayo nga mga posporo nga mahimo sa boksing, sa matag manlalaban sa posisyon aron makapuntos sa usa ka kadaugan nga gihubit sa karera,”Ingon ni Tom Brown, Presidente sa TGB Promotions. "Nalipay kami nga magdala usa ka makasaysayanon nga showdown nga adunay mga titulo sa kalibutan sa duha nga gibug-aton nga klase sa linya sa mga fans sa Alamodome. Davis vs. Gipakita ni Santa Cruz ang usa ka makaiikag nga pagbangga sa mga estilo, sa wala’y hunong nga pagpit-os ni Santa Cruz batok sa pagbag-o sa gahum ni Davis. Pagdugang sa tulo nga mga high-stake nga atraksyon sa undercard, kini nga pay-per-view gilaray aron ipakita ang drama sa singsing gikan sa pagsugod hangtod sa katapusan. ”

Ang mga tiket igabaligya Lunes, Oktubre 5 sa 10 am. Ang CT ug mapalit sa Ticketmaster.com. Kini ang una nga punoan nga kalihokan sa boksing nga adunay mga fans nga ningtambong gikan sa pagsugod sa COVID-19 pandemic sa U.S. sa Marso. Ang Alamodome nagpatuman usa ka komprehensibo nga plano sa kahimsog ug kahilwasan aron mapanalipdan batok sa pagkaylap sa virus. Ang tanan nga mga fans nga ningtambong sa kalihukan ipasalida sa pagsulud ug kinahanglan magsul-ob og maskara, ingon man pagsunod sa mga panudlo sa pagpalayo sa sosyal. Ang mga tiket ipang-apud-apod sa mga bloke sa lingkuranan nga nailhan nga "mga pod" aron mapadayon ang distansya sa taliwala sa mga grupo nga dili gikan sa parehas nga partido. Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, pagbisita Alamodome.com.

"Ang Alamodome naghinamhinam sa pag-host sa Davis vs.. Ang kalihokan sa Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV ug dad-on ang mga atleta sa San Antonio,”Ingon ni Steve Zito, General Manager, Alamodome. "Dili ra kini maayo nga plataporma alang sa mga atleta ug sa ilang mga tagahanga, apan ang kalihukan magpunting usab sa San Antonio pinaagi sa mga dula nga nasud sa telebisyon ug maghatag epekto sa ekonomiya alang sa atong komunidad sa niining mga mahagiton nga panahon. ”

Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) Mibutho ang eksena pinaagi sa usa ka mabuto nga kadaugan sa knockout batok kay Jose Pedraza aron makuha ang IBF Junior Lightweight World Title sa usa ka paghimo og bituon sa SHOWTIME® sa Enero 2017. Sa panahon nga, nahimo siyang labing bata nga kampeyon sa kalibutan sa boksing sa edad 22. Sa singsing, Gisagol ni Davis ang kontrolado nga pagsulong sa nagdilaab nga katulin sa kamot ug tiil, Makapaukyab sa gahum ug kahanas nga kahanas sa boksing. Ang dinamiko nga kombinasyon sa mga kahanas naghimo kang Davis nga usa ka fan-favourite nga nagpuno sa mga arena sa Atlanta, Ga., ug ang iyang lungsod nga natawhan sa Baltimore, Md., sa miaging tuig.

Ang 25-anyos nga nagsugod sa iyang 2019 nga adunay knockout ni Hugo Ruiz kaniadtong Pebrero, sa wala pa nakapuntos sa ikaduhang hugna nga paghunong ni Ricardo Núñez sa iyang pagpauli nga away kaniadtong Hulyo. Gisira ni Davis ang tuig pinaagi sa pagkuha sa iyang lightweight title pinaagi sa 12th round TKO sa kanhi kampeyon nga si Yuriorkis Gamboa kaniadtong Disyembre. Nag-iya usab si Davis sa usa ka titulo nga nagdaog sa titulo diin gidominar niya ang kanhi kampiyon nga si Jesus Cuellar aron makuha ang WBA nga 130-pound belt sa 2018. Ubos sa paggiya sa Mayweather Promotions, Gitan-aw ni Davis aron labi pa nga mapaayo ang iyang impresibo nga portfolio nga adunay lain pa nga nahimo nga titulo sa iyang nahauna nga hinungdan nga pay-per-view.

Nakig-away gikan sa Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KOs) Naghimo sa iyang debut sa super featherweight kaniadtong Nobyembre pinaagi sa pagpilde ni Miguel Flores aron makuha ang titulo sa WBA. Nakilala si Santa Cruz sa isport pinaagi sa pag-apil sa daghang mga contender sa Fight of the Year, lakip ang duha ka kulbahinam nga featherweight title duels kontra sa upat ka higayon nga kampeon nga si Abner Mares ug matag kampyon sa two-division nga si Carl Frampton matag usa. Nawala ang iyang titulo nga featherweight sa una niyang duwa kontra Frampton sa 2016, apan gibawi kini sa ilang rematch sa sunod tuig.

Ang 32-anyos nag-indigay sa mga away sa titulo sa 17 sa iyang katapusan nga 19 away, samtang nanguha mga bakus sa 118, 122, 126 ug 130-libra. Ang titulo nga 130 ka libra naghimo sa Santa Cruz nga ikalima lamang nga manggugubat sa kagikanan sa Mexico nga nakadaog og titulo sa upat ka mga gibug-aton nga klase, apil sa Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Jorge Arce ug Mikey Garcia. Si Santa Cruz gipaila sa isport ug gibansay sa tibuuk nga karera sa iyang amahan nga si Jose, kauban ang iyang igsoon nga si Jose Armando, usa ka kanhing gaan nga contender, ug Antonio. Si Santa Cruz motan-aw nga mahimong kampyon sa lima ka dibisyon sa iyang labing una nga pay-per-view nga headliner.

Ang 25-anyos nga si Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs) himuon ang una nga pagdepensa sa iyang titulo sa kalibutan sa iyang lungsod nga natawhan sa San Antonio. Nakuha ni Barrios ang iyang titulo nga 140 pounds sa iyang katapusang away kaniadtong Septyembre 2019, nga nakuha ang usa ka malisud nga unanimous decision batok sa wala’y pilde nga si Batyr Akhmedov, paghulog kaniya sa makaduha ug pagpakig-away pinaagi sa usa ka samad nag-antus sa usa ka kulo sa ulo. Ang mga Barrios nagbansay sa Oakland, Calif. ubos sa paggiya sa bantog nga coach nga si Virgil Hunter. Ang lima-ka-tiil nga napulo ka pulgada nga Barrios debuted ingon usa ka super bantamweight sa 2013, sa katapusan pagbalhin hangtod sa 140-libra nga tibuuk nga oras sa 2017 kung asa siya 8-0 uban sa pito ka knockouts.

"Ang dugay nga paghawa sa katapusan nahuman na ug ang mga fans mahimo nga maglaum nga makita ako nga moadto sa giyera uban si Ryan Karl, nga akong kaila nga moabut aron magdala usa ka agresibo nga away sa lamesa,”Ni Barrios. "Nagpadayon ako sa maayong pagkabutang sa niining miaging tuig, busa karon panahon na nga ipadayon ko ang paghatag sa mga fans sa boksing og mga kulbahinam nga away. Magrepresentar ako sa akong lungsod sa San Antonio ug ingon sa kanunay, ang tanan makadahum nga makita ako ingon nga eksplosibo kanunay. Sa Oktubre 31, ang tanan nga mga fans nga nagtan-aw sa pay-per-view magtan-aw kanako nga mohimo usa ka pahayag samtang gipanalipdan ko ang akong titulo.

Natawo sa Milano, Texas ug karon nabansay sa Houston ubos sa pagdumala sa top trainer nga si Ronnie Shields, Karl (18-2, 11 KOs) motikang alang sa iyang una nga higayon sa titulo sa Oktubre 31. Ang 28-anyos nagpasulod sa kini nga away sa tulo ka sunodsunod nga kadaugan, sa tanan nga tulo nga daog nga moabut 2019, lakip ang usa ka knockout ni Kevin Watts aron makapanimalos sa usa sa iyang mga pilde sa usa ka dayon nga rematch. Nag-iya usab si Karl og mga kadaugan batok ni Kareem Martin ug wala’y pilde nga si Jose Felix Quezada sa panahon sa iyang pro career nga gikan pa sa 2014.

"Naghanas ako alang niini sa bug-os kong kinabuhi ug dili ko kini pasagdan nga mawala,”Ni Karl. "Nagtrabaho kami nga maayo sa kampo sa pagbansay aron mapahimutang ang labing kaayo nga nahimo sa akong karera. Nahibal-an namon kung unsa ang kontra namon sa Mario Barrios, apan mianhi ako sa halayo kaayo aron dili ko pahimuslan kini nga higayon sa Oktubre 31. "

Usa ka pagkaon sa 140-pound elite, PROGRAMA (24-1, 20 KOs) mibalik sa ring human nawala ang iyang titulo sa usa ka kulbahinam nga panagsama sa panaghiusa pinaagi sa kadaghanan nga desisyon kaniadtong Oktubre batok ni Josh Taylor. Ang 31-anyos nagdaog sa iyang titulo pinaagi sa pagpilde sa Kiryl Relikh sa TKO kaniadtong Abril 2019 ug nakuha usab ang mga kadaugan sa paghunong batok sa kanhi naghiusa nga kampiyon nga si Julius Indongo, ug wala’y pilde nga mga contenders nga si Joel Diaz Jr.. ug Juan Jose Velasco. Ang Prograis natawo sa New Orleans apan nagpuyo ug nakig-away sa gawas sa Houston.

"Kini usa ka dako nga away ug dako ang akong pasalamat sa PBC sa paghatag kanako niini nga higayon,"Miingon Prograis. "Wala ako nakig-away sa usa ka tuig ug sukad niadto nahimo nako ang daghang pagpamalandong sa kaugalingon ug mibalhin gikan sa L.A. balik sa Texas. Mas naka-focus ako kaysa kaniadto ug dili na ako makahulat nga makabalik sa akong numero unong lugar sa super lightweight division. Kinahanglan nga mahimong kampeyon usab ako sa kalibutan ug dili ako mohunong hangtod nga mahinabo kana. "

Ang 30-anyos nga si Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 KOs) mahimo’g i-vault ang iyang kaugalingon sa top tier sa 140-pound contenders nga adunay labing kadaugan nga kadaugan batok sa Prograis sa Oktubre 31. Natawo sa Northridge, Cal. ug pagbansay gikan sa Mayweather Promotions gym sa Las Vegas, Labing bag-o nga nakig-away si Heraldez sa usa ka draw sa kadaghanan kaniadtong Mayo kontra sa kanhi kampiyon nga si Argenis Mendez. Ang pro career ni Heraldez nakakita usab kaniya nga nakapuntos sa mga kadaugan batok sa wala’y pilde nga si Jose Miguel Borrego ug gahi nga kontra Eddie Ramirez.

"Kini usa ka buang nga tuig, apan gikuha ko kini nga higayon aron makagahin og oras sa akong pamilya ug mapauswag ang akong mga kahanas sa sulud sa singsing,”Ni Heraldez. "Adunay daghang maayo nga sparring nga nahitabo sa Mayweather Boxing Club nga akong gipahimuslan. Naa koy lisud nga kontra sa akong atubangan, ug kana ra ang akong gitutokan karon. Nagsalig ako sa akong kaarang isip usa ka manlalaban ug nagsalig ako sa akong koponan nga makuha ako sa katapusan nga linya uban ang usa ka kadaugan sa Oktubre 31. Nagpasalamat ako sa Mayweather Promotions sa pagbutang sa akon sa usa ka dako nga plataporma alang sa kini nga away. "

Nakig-away sa iyang lungsod nga natawhan sa Mexico, Mexico, Krus (19-1-1, 14 KOs) wala’y pilde sa iyang ulahi 15 mga away sukad nahulog ang iyang ikaunom nga pro nga away pinaagi sa paghukum. Ang 22-anyos nga lalaki nagpatumba sa 10-of-13 nga kontra sa taliwala 2016 ug 2018, sa wala pa himuon ang iyang U.S. debut sa Disyembre 2019. Ang maong indigay nakit-an nga nakakuha og unanimous decision si Cruz kay Miguel Perez, nga iyang gisundan kaniadtong Pebrero ning tuiga pinaagi sa pagpildi kang Thomas Mattice pinaagi sa paghukum sa ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon.

“Sukad nga nagsugod ako sa boksing, kini ang akong damgo nga makig-away sa kini nga entablado sa Estados Unidos,"Miingon Cruz. "Nahibal-an ko nga si Diego Magdaleno usa ka tig-a kaayo ug kasinatian nga manlalaban, apan kini ang akong oras sa Oktubre 31. Makita sa mga tagahanga nga naa sa akon ang kinahanglan aron mahimong kampeyon sa kalibutan sa diha nga gipilde ko si Magdaleno ug gipahibalo ang akong kaugalingon nga usa sa labing kaayo nga lightweights sa kalibutan. ”

Magdaleno (32-3, 13 KOs) mosulod sa kini nga away nga gikan sa usa ka impresibo nga kadaugan batok sa contender Austin Dulay kaniadtong Pebrero nga nakakita kaniya nga gihulog si Dulay padulong sa us aka unanimous decision. Gihagit sa 33-anyos nga si Roman Martinez alang sa titulo nga 130-pound ug Terry Flanagan alang sa usa ka gaan nga korona, samtang nakig-away usab sa lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez kaniadtong Pebrero 2019. Usa ka lumad nga taga-Las Vegas, Nagdaog si Magdaleno og upat sa lima ka mga away pagsugod sa Oktubre 31, lakip ang 10-round decision bahin kang Artyom Hovhannisyan.

"Labi na akong naghinamhinam nga makabalik sa ring sukad sa akong katapusang nahimo,”Ni Magdaleno. "Ang kana nga kadaugan nakapukaw sa kalayo sa akon ug nakadasig kanako sama sa una. Karon nga naa na ko sa usa ka titulo nga giwagtang, Labi pa akong naghinamhinam nga mobalik sa paglihok. Nag-atubang ako sa laing batan-ong leon, apan nakulangan siya sa akong kasinatian. Ang pagbansay uban ang Bones Adams nakahatag kalainan sa akong karera. Naghimo ako usa ka pagbag-o sa labi ka daghang pagkomposo ug labi ka maalam sa singsing. Ania ako aron maghimo usa ka pahayag ug angkunon kung unsa ang akoa. Dili gyud ako mosibog hangtod makuha ko ang titulo sa kalibutan. ”

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JEISON ROSARIO: “FIGHT FANS ARE GOING TO GET A WAR ON SEPTEMBER 26!"

WBA and IBF 154-Pound Champion Rosario Battles WBC
Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo This Saturday,
September 26 In Historic Unification Headlining Part Two of
CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV® Event
Gipresentar ni Premier Boxing Champions

NEW YORK – September 22, 2020 – WBA and IBF 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario stated his intention to go toe-to-toe with WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo when they clash this Saturday, September 26 nagpuyo sa Showtime PPV (7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT) in the main event of part two of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

“Fight fans are going to get a war on September 26,” said Rosario. “Charlo and I are two of the biggest punchers in the division. We both fight with a lot of pride. We’re two very aggressive fighters who want to fight in the middle of the ring, so we’re going to bring the action and make this an epic war.”

The 25-year-old Rosario has had a smooth training camp for the biggest fight of his career, despite the pandemic, while training in Miami, Fla. with his coach Luis “Chiro” Perez.

“Even on a normal basis, we stay in a training camp house by ourselves, so this was just more of the same,” said Rosario. “There’s no family and no outsiders. It’s nothing but training. We know we’re facing a strong, explosive opponent, so we’ve done everything during this 16-week camp to prepare for him. We brought in great sparring partners with similar style to Charlo’s, so I’m as ready for him as I possibly can be.”

Rosario returns to the ring after a career-altering victory over Julian Williams in January, in which he stopped Williams to capture his WBA and IBF titles. Despite the sensational victory, Rosario knows that Charlo will present different challenges than he faced going up against Williams.

“I think Williams was probably more skilled technically, and he was harder to hit because he changes up his angles a lot,” said Rosario. “Charlo is stronger, a bigger puncher, and I think he’s a more athletic fighter than Williams. We’re preparing for the best Charlo and we know that means we have to be at our very best too.”

Prior to the Williams fight, Rosario began working Perez for the first time, and he credits that work, the first “real training camp” of his career, to his career-best performance against Williams.

“Training with Coach Perez has led to a lot of improvements and allowed me to reach my full potential,” said Rosario. “My camps for the Williams fight and the Charlo fight are the first real training camps of my career. After I fought Jorge Cota, I knew that I needed to make changes and be more dedicated.

“There are no distractions or excuses for me now. A better diet, better conditioning and more focused training has all played a part in the changes. Kay niini nga away, I’m going to be even stronger than I was against Williams. My body wasn’t really used to the training camp going into that fight. My body is responding even better after my second 16-week training camp.”

Hailing from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, a hotbed of baseball talent that has produced household names such as David Ortiz, Albert Pujols and Manny Ramirez, Rosario has quickly made himself the fighting pride of the island. His experience growing up living on the street as a child has motivated him to reach this point, even if he didn’t always see himself reaching this peak in the sport.

“I fight with a lot of pride and emotion,” said Rosario. “I just try to be myself, but I also want to represent the Dominican Republic the best way I can. I fight for my kids and my country and I leave it all in the ring. One of my biggest motivations for me was my economic status as a child. Living in the street as a kid, we were very poor. I didn’t want my kids to go through that, so that fed my hunger to provide for my family and take care of them the best I can.

“I always knew that I could be good, but I never imagined being in this position. God’s timing is perfect. Everything came when it was supposed to. I’ve been very lucky and got the opportunities at the right time. I started training with Coach Perez at the right time. I got the Williams fight at the right time and took full advantage of the opportunity. Karon, we’re here with a chance to unify the division, and I believe September 26 will be my time.”

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ABOUT CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER
The CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER takes place Saturday, September 26 on SHOWTIME PPV with an unprecedented event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV begins at a special time of 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT and features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins with the Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko three-fight card followed by a 30-minute intermission and then the Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario three-fight card.

Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV is headlined by WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo facing top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa will defend his title against 122-pound contender Damien Vázquez in the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero faces off against unbeaten Duke Micah in the pay-per-view opener.

The second three-fight card is headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo and IBF and WBA 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario. Unbeaten former champion Luis Nery will battle undefeated Aaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified champion Danny Román faces off against former champion Juan Carlos Payano in a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view.

The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.


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SERGIY DEREVYANCHENKO TRAINING CAMP NOTES

“Jermall has never faced anyone like me before. I’ll apply more pressure than he’s used to”

Top Rated Contender Derevyanchenko Faces WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo this Saturday, September 26 Headlining Part One of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV® Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

NEW YORK – September 21, 2020 – Top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko believes that his combination of skills and experience will make him the toughest challenge that WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo has faced in his career, as they near their showdown this Saturday, September 26 headlining part one of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

“I’ll definitely be his toughest test at middleweight,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “Jermall has never faced anyone like me. I’ll apply more pressure than he’s used to. He’s also never faced anyone with my footwork. I’ll fight more on the inside than his previous opponents.”

Derevyanchenko sports a 13-2 pro record with 10 knockouts, following an extensive amateur career that included representing his native Ukraine at the 2008 Olympics as part of his 390-20 overall ledger. Usa ka pro sukad 2014, Derevyanchenko’s experience in the amateurs has aided him as he climbed up the middleweight division in the paid ranks.

“My amateur experience has helped me a lot,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “I came to the pros with much more experience in the ring than most other fighters and it’s been a big part of what I’ve accomplished. I believe that all of that experience will help me get the win on Saturday and take Charlo’s belt.”

The 34-year-old now lives in Brooklyn and has avoided any negative training impact of the pandemic by working with his head trainer Andre Rozier at their private gym in New Jersey. September 26 will be Derevyanchenko’s third world title fight, after losing a narrow decision to Gennadiy Golovkin last October and a split decision against Daniel Jacobs in 2018. Each of his previous title fights have presented different experiences that he can take into the Charlo fight, based off the similarities and differences between the opponents.

“Golovkin is a very different fighter than Charlo, but Jacobs is similar stylistically, so that’s something I’ll be used to,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “This training camp has been very similar to camps for my previous fights though. We just brought in different sparring partners for this one. We’re using fighters who can show us what Charlo will bring to the ring.

“We’re making necessary adjustments based off all our experience and developing a game plan specifically for Charlo. The sparring partners have been giving me great work and I’m absolutely ready for September 26.”

In both of his title opportunities, Derevyanchenko has suffered a knockdown in the first round, only to battle back and nearly win the fight. Despite the similar script, Derevyanchenko is not focusing on those opening round mistakes as he prepares for Charlo.

“I’ll be very focused in the early rounds against Charlo, we’re not dwelling on the past,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “We always have an eye looking forward. I’ll try to get the win faster against Charlo, so we’ll be applying more pressure early.

“Those first round knockdowns were just brief moments in those fights. I quickly moved on, put them behind me and fought my way back into it. I told myself that I may have lost the first round, but I just had to be better in the remaining rounds.”

With fight week here and the bulk of the hard training behind him, Derevyanchenko is prepared for the challenge Charlo presents, no matter how the fight goes or which strategy Charlo enters the ring with.

“I’m not solely focused on the fight going one certain way, we just have our game plan and we’ll see what happens in the ring,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “If I can knock him out, I’ll be ready to go for it. But if it goes 12 rounds, I have all of the skills to win a decision.”

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LUIS NERY TRAINING CAMP QUOTES

After I win this belt on September 26, I want Brandon Figueroa next!”

Unbeaten Former Champion Nery Takes on Undefeated Aaron Alameda for Vacant WBC Super Bantamweight Title Saturday, September 26 In Co-Main Event of Part Two of a SHOWTIME PPV® Doubleheader Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

NEW YORK – September 17, 2020 – Unbeaten former champion Luis Nery shared updates from his training camp as he prepares to take on undefeated Aaron Alamedafor the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-main event of part two of a SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader Saturday, September 26 sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.

Kay niini nga away, Nery is training for the first time under the guidance of Eddy Reynoso at his gym in San Diego, alongside Canelo Alvarez and former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr., taliwala sa uban. Although Nery enters this fight on an 11-fight knockout streak, he has been able to hone other facets of his arsenal under Reynoso.

Coach Reynoso has been helping me a lot with my defense,” said Nery. “We’re working on boxing with my hands up and on my accuracy. He’s helping me do everything possible to maximize my power and speed. I feel very strong and I’ve been sparring 12 rounds for a while now. I’m extremely ready for September 26 and focused on nothing but that.

Nery and Alameda were set to square off in a bantamweight battle on SHOWTIME® sa Marso, before the pandemic delayed that showdown. With Rey Vargas vacating his 122-pound title due to an injury, the rescheduled fight came with the addition of that title being on the line. While he knows Alameda will bring his best, Nery is confident in continuing his winning streak.

I know that Alameda is a tough, undefeated fighter who’s going to leave it all in the ring,” said Nery. “I know he wants to win, just like me, and I know he’s working every day so that he can perform to his maximum potential. I believe that my speed and my overall talent will make me the winner. The postponement has given me even more time to train and prepare for this matchup. Ako 100% ready.

Nery has long established himself as a force in the bantamweight division, winning his title in 2017 by traveling to Japan and handing Shinsuke Yamanaka his first loss via fourth-round stoppage. While September 26 is his first championship fight at 122-pounds, he has his sights set on dominating the super bantamweight division and beyond.

At this moment, I want to fight at both 118 and 122-pounds,” said Nery. “There are a lot of great fights to be made in those weight classes. Sometime next year, I want to move up to 126-pounds so that I can dominate all three divisions.

The stacked September 26 PPV undercards feature a wealth of champions and top talent at both the 118 ug 122 weight classes. If he’s victorious next Saturday night, Nery has his eyes on a fight against WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa, who defends his title against Damien Vazquez in the co-main event of part one of the doubleheader.

After I win this belt on September 26, I want Brandon Figueroa next,” said Nery. “I’m not overlooking Alameda at all, but if I had my choice, me and Figueroa would give the fans a great show my next time in the ring.

JERMALL CHARLO VIRTUAL MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

I’m striving to be one of the best to ever lace up a pair
of gloves.

Derevyanchenko calls himself ‘The Technician’, but we’ll see how technical he is once I start putting my jab in his face.

Unbeaten WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo Faces Top Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Saturday, September 26 Headlining Part One of SHOWTIME PPV® Doubleheader Gipresentar ni Premier Boxing Champions

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HOUSTON – September 14, 2020 – Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World ChampionJermall Charlo brought fans and media into his training camp Monday with a virtual media workout as he prepares to face top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko to headline part one of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader Saturday, September 26 sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.

Charlo was joined Monday by his longtime trainer Ronnie Shields as he showed off a variety of skills while training for the toughest opponent of his pro career. Charlo vs. Derevyanchenko will headline the first part of the special PPV doubleheader that begins at 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT, before his twin brother and WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo steps in for the main event of part two against WBA and IBF 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario.

The workout streamed live on the PBC YouTube page and can be viewed in its entiretyHERE. Here is what Charlo and Shields had to say Monday:

Charlo JERMALL

I know that it’s my time to shine and my time to give everyone the best that I can give. I’m striving to be one of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.

The fans that love me can expect me to do what I do. The fans who don’t know about me, they’re going to see a smart, strong and athletic fighter. You’re going to see all of it in the ring on September 26.

I came from nothing, so I want to put everyone on. I want to make sure Ronnie Shields gets into the Hall of Fame. We’re looking to do something in boxing that no one has ever done.

When I look outside this gym, I say there’s no way I’m losing. I’m carrying my whole family on my back. Houston, we have another one. I’m doing it for everybody here.

I’m telling those other middleweights to buckle your seatbelts. It’s lift off. Everyone that doubted me, everyone who wants a chance, you’ll get your turn. I’m running the show. You just stay locked in.

My power is growing along with me. With some fights you need to add more power and sometimes your power just naturally increases. I’ve gotten a lot stronger and a lot smarter, so I’ve been able to use my skills to go along with my power heading into this fight.

Derevyanchenko is a come forward fighter. He’s going to bring a lot of power and speed with good technical skills. He calls himself ‘The Technicianbut we’ll see how technical he is once I start putting my jab in his face. I’m going to use all my natural skills in this fight.

After I win this fight the sky is the limit. I know people will respect me a lot more after this, but I’m focused on only this fight. This fight is another big stepping stone toward even bigger fights to come.

A lot of people don’t really know where the Charlos came from and they’re getting the chance to learn it throughout this time. It’s taken to this point for everyone to see that we belong on this big stage. I’m grateful for everyone around me who’s embraced me with love.

We don’t have too much longer to be doing this. Where are the rest of the belts at? Ako andam. Watch next Saturday night, because I’m making this statement loud for everyone who doubted me.

Ronnie TAMING, Charlo ni Trainer

It means a lot to be in this position. It shows you that your fighter has made it to the top. He’s at the point where people want to see the champion of the world. It’s great to be there with him and help him to this level in the sport.

At this moment, Jermall is in great shape and he’s just about ready. We still have another week of hard training to go, then we’ll start coming down next week. He’s really sharp right now and we just have to keep him that way.

Houston loves winners and this guy is a winner. People know he’s a family man also and he works very hard for everything he’s gotten. He’s always shouting out Houston because this is where he’s from and it’s important to him.

I’ve had so many good fighters in my career, but Jermall is right up there at the top with Evander Holyfield, Vernon Forrest and Pernell Whitaker. He works hard and pays attention to what he has to do. The thing that separates them is that he knows how to watch his opponent and he knows what he’s in for.

Just like every opponent, we expect Sergiy to be at his best. We expect Sergiy to come in and try to win and be the best he can possibly be. Jermall is doing the same thing. No stone will be left unturned. We go over the game plan every day.

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ABOUT CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER PPV
The CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER takes place Saturday, September 26 on SHOWTIME PPV with an unprecedented event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV begins at a special time of 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT and features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins with the Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko three-fight card followed by a 30-minute intermission and then the Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario three-fight card.

Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV is headlined by WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo facing top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa will defend his title against 122-pound contender Damien Vázquez in the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero faces off against unbeaten Duke Micah in the pay-per-view opener.

The second three-fight card is headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo and IBF and WBA 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario. Unbeaten former champion Luis Nery will battle undefeatedAaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified champion Danny Román faces off against former champion Juan Carlos Payano in a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view.

The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.


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DANNY ROMAN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Former Unified Champion Danny Roman Previews Showdown Against Juan Carlos Payano and More Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV® Doubleheader on Saturday, September 26, Gipresentar ni Premier Boxing Champions


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NEW YORK, – September 9, 2020 – Former unified super bantamweight champion Danny Roman anticipates an action packed showdown as he previewed his upcoming WBC super bantamweight title eliminator bout against former world champion Juan Carlos Payano nahitabo sa Sabado, September 26 in part two of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader presented by Premier Boxing Champions.


“Payano is one of the toughest and roughest fighters in the division,” said Roman. “His only losses are to elite fighters. This fight will be all action because Payano likes to mix it up, ingon nga ako. The fans will get to see two warriors going at it as I’m fully prepared for a grueling fight. This will be an explosive twelve-round battle, and that’s if it goes the distance, which I highly doubt.”


Roman and his longtime trainer Eddie Gonzalez have prepared for the Payano fight at the Fundamentals Gym in Los Angeles, studying their opponent and aiming to put on an impressive performance on September 26.


“It’s been a very productive training camp thus far,” said Roman. “We’ve been going strong, but smart, since early August. Coach Eddie has been studying Payano and we see some flaws in his game that we feel we can capitalize on. I’m in great shape and its full steam ahead for Payano showdown.”


The Los Angeles-native Roman will return to the ring for the first time since dropping a narrow split-decision, and his super bantamweight titles, to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January. Roman knows that with a win in this title eliminator, he will be in a prime position to regain his status in the division.


“A victory will put me right back on the doorstep for a world title,” said Roman. “I feel that I’m still one of the best fighters at super bantamweight, but I must get past Payano. There are so many big fights at super bantamweight, because this division is one of the deepest in boxing. My mind is set on becoming a world champion again, and a victory against Payano will bring me closer to that goal.”

Ang Septiyembre 26 doubleheader is stacked with champions and top talent in the 122-pound division, presenting an abundance of opportunities for Roman should he emerge victorious. The 30-year-old relishes the opportunities in front of him to fight for the top spot at super bantamweight.

“I’m excited about this next chapter of my career with PBC and fighting on SHOWTIME®,” said Roman. “I know there will be a lot of big fights that can be made, and I want to thank my promoter Thompson Boxing for always believing in me. Sa katapusan sa adlaw, I’m an entertainer and I want to give the fans great fights.”

The unprecedented pay-per-view twin bill features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins live at a special time of 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT with the three-fight card topped by unbeaten WBC Champion Jermall Charlo facing top contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa will defend his title against 122-pound contender Damien Vázquez in the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero faces off against unbeaten Duke Micah in the pay-per-view opener.


Following a 30-minute intermission, the second three-fight card, headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionJermell Charlo and IBF and WBA 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario, will begin. Unbeaten former champion Luis Nery will battle undefeatedAaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified champion Román faces off against former champion Payano in a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view.


The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.


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