COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS Uncasville, Conn. - Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Sexta-feira, Junho 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Cartão Principal: Sexta-feira, Junho 25 - Vivo em ALTURA DE COMEÇAR 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (234) Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (125.25) Pena Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146) Leve Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156) Light Heavyweight Bout:Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong(204.5)
Card preliminar: Canal BELLATOR MMA no YouTube | Canal SHOWTIME Sports no YouTube | Plutão TV 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT
Leve Bout:Soren Bak(156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25) Leve Bout:Isaiah Hokit(155.75) vs. Corey Samuels(156) Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews(135) Middleweight Bout:Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75) Pena Bout:João macapá (144.75) vs. João jesus (145.5)
Por favor, visite Bellator.com para obter informações adicionais.
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Mais, Erickson Lubin and Undercard Fighters Featured On Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV®Event This Saturday, Junho 26, da State Farm Arena em Atlanta Clique AQUI para fotos de Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME Clique AQUI para fotos de Sean Michael Ham / Promoções Mayweather ATLANTA (Junho 23, 2021) - Tetracampeão mundial Gervonta “Tank” Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios took part in a media workout to kick off fight week at the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday ahead of this Saturday’s blockbusterSHOWTIME PPV®evento.
Tickets for the live event presented by Premier Boxing Champions are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.
Aqui está o que Davis, Barrios and the rest of the fighters in attendance had to say on Wednesday:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“I’m excited to be in this position to be able to give the fans what they want to see, which is an exciting fight. Atlanta showed me love the last time I came, so why not come back?
“This is one of my toughest fights on paper. I’ll be ready and hopefully he’ll be ready, and we’ll give the fans what they want to see.
“Las Vegas is definitely a boxing town. My team is there at Mayweather Promotions and I brought my personal team out there as well. We’re all a family. We train together, get along, and help each other.
“There is no pressure on me, I am just going out there to do my job. It’s just another day at the job for me. Hopefully he’s ready because I’m definitely ready and we can give the fans what they want to see, which is a knockout.
"[Bairros] is a young champion. I’m going up two weight classes to face him. If they don’t give me the respect after this, I don’t know what I have to do. It’s pretty cool. This is actually the first time I’m fighting at this weight class. Whatever opportunities they give me at 135, ou 140, I’ll take them.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“This is all brand new, but I’m taking it all in and excited to be in Atlanta. I’m just excited to go out there on Saturday and give everybody a great fight.
“No doubt about it, Tank is by far the toughest test for another title defense and I’m going to do whatever it takes to be successful on Saturday. There’s going to be fireworks on Saturday.
“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for this chance. This is a very winnable fight for me, regardless of what everyone has been saying. I’m just excited to be back in the ring and in Atlanta.
“I think it’s not going to be until we both get in the ring that people realize how much size I really have for 140 libras. Somehow, he’s still the favorite although he’s the challenger in this fight. I just take that as more motivation for me.
“Height-wise, reach. Those are the major advantages. I’m just as dangerous as he is. And just as explosive and just as fast. And I will show that on fight night.
“When they came to me, I said let’s do it but I was like, ‘I’m not going down to 135,’ and they said, ‘Nah, he’s going to come up.’ And I said, ‘Even better.’
“I’ve seen him fight plenty of times. He’s a great fighter and he’s been very successful at the lower weight divisions against the smaller opponents. But this is a different fight for him.
“I didn’t take too much from the Leo Santa Cruz fight. Senti-me [Gervonta] fought him the way he did because he didn’t respect Santa Cruz’s power. But with our fight he’s going to have no choice and he’s not going to fight me the way he fought Santa Cruz. Whatever he does fight night, I’m going to have to adapt.
“I’ve been boxing just as long as he has and I have an excellent boxing IQ, just as he has. It only takes one punch to change a fight, and he definitely has that one punch. But I’ll find out if that power carries over to 140 libras. "
ERICKSON LUBIN “We always work hard. Every camp is hard. It’s just that this time we added a little longer. We’ve been working since my last fight and I’m just so excited to go out there and display my talents.
“Me and Jeison Rosario, we’re both hungry. I just think I want it more and my preparation is going to speak for itself and the fans can only expect fireworks and the best of me.
“It’s not just one thing we’re working on; we’re working on everything to be our best. Everything is clicking on all cylinders right now. I feel I’m ready to fight. I’ve been ready to fight weeks ago. Everything is going to show on Saturday night.
“I’ve seen him fight against Charlo and others – I’ve seen enough. I know what I have to do to get him out of there. I’m a competitor and want to give the fans the best show.
“My loss affected me and motivated me big time. I know my abilities and I know what I’m capable of, so I just went back to the drawing board and took it all in. I understood how serious this sport is, and how unforgiving this sport is. So I knew I had to go out there and do things different to take my career to another level. That’s what I did.”
“I felt great when I got the call to be on this card. I was very happy to get this opportunity.
“There are four corners in the ring, I am going to catch him eventually. Outside of the ring he may be able to run from me, but inside the ring he won’t be able to.
“It’s about a sense of responsibility. I’m always ready to fight regardless of how long I have to prepare. My responsibility is to always be ready whenever I am called upon to put on a good show for the fans.
“It’s a great opportunity and I’m very thankful to PBC and SHOWTIME for having me in consideration. I want to show what I am worth on Saturday.
“I know that my opponent is an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of punches with his right hand. I will be ready for anything. I have the capacity to adapt to whatever he wants to do, so I don’t care what he comes with because I am going to be ready.
“Being with PBC makes me feel closer to the belts. Now all I have to do is go in the ring and show what I am capable of to earn those belts as soon as possible.”
ALEXIS SALAZAR
“I had a lot of emotions when I learned I would be fighting on this card. Mais do que nada, it was a dream come true because I have worked my entire life for this. I thank God for this opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it.
“I can’t stay in front of my opponent for too long, I need to box against him. It’s what I know how to do and it’s what I’ve been preparing to do.
“I feel great and I feel really ready for this fight. This is my first time fighting in Atlanta, it’s a really nice city.
“It’s a great motivation for me to be moved up to the pay-per-view card. I feel more motivated to do what I know how to do. I train and work hard every day, so nothing’s new.
“I want to prove how ready I am and to reach new heights. I want to show people wherever you are from, it’s possible to reach your dreams. I train every day, and work hard every day and there is no better motivation for me than to work this hard and to fight on this stage.
“I’ve been getting great sparring and I’ve been training at Wild Card in Hollywood, and those guys are warriors. All my sparring partners are hungry and this past week they all showed it. BATYR AKHMEDOV
“It is my first time being in Atlanta and it’s an honor for me to fight here on such a great card in front of such great people.
“Thank you so much for all of your support. I fought Mario in a World Title fight and went through a war, and now we work on the mistakes. I am ready to put on another performance, and I’ll do my best for the fans to enjoy an exciting fight.
“Under my coaches, Joel and Antonio Diaz, I have the best team in the world. It is a learning process every time whether it’s a win, perder, ou desenhar. You have to make adjustments to your performances and that is what we did.
“I will do my best to bring the action and make the fans remember this fight. I already like the city of Atlanta. You can see right away that people like boxing here. It’s going to be a good card with good fights.
“I am very happy with the experience I have gotten in my previous fights and I expect it to help me in the future.” Argenis Mendez "Eu me sinto ótimo, I’m very happy and very excited. I’m very happy to be here today and excited to leave with a victory.
“The most important thing is coming away with the victory. I am very focused on the fight this Saturday.
“The main event is really none of my business because in the end, I am focused on my fight. After Saturday night, I will care about whichever one of the two in the main event wins their fight because then they will be my next opponent.
“I think this will be an interesting fight because boxing has changed. Akhmedov is an Olympian, and despite the fact that he has fewer fights, he lost a controversial decision to Mario Barrios. I think this fight will present a lot of different challenges and it will be an interesting fight for everyone to see on Saturday night.
“My training was a bit peculiar in Manchester, Inglaterra, which was a different setting for me. Eu amei cada segundo dela. My coach couldn’t be here because of COVID-19 circumstances, but I am still supported by my team right here which is great. I’m really excited to show what I have been working on this Saturday night.”
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SOBRE DAVIS VS. BARRIOS Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Junho 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazarin a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “El Azteca” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday
ATLANTA, GA (Junho 23, 2021)– Texas personal injury attorneyThomas J. Henry, whose record-breaking verdicts and recoveries have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and Newsweek magazines, is now using his powerhouse image to sponsor undefeated World Champion boxer, Mario “El Azteca” Bairros (26-0, 17 KOs). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davis, the famed attorney flew in the undefeated Barrios, and gave him the entrance and introduction he deserves, with the red carpet off a private jet accompanied by a professional Aztec Dance Troupe.
Thomas J. Henry’s partnership with Mario “El Azteca” Barrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). No SHOWTIME PPV evento principal, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
The new multi-fight deal will also transcend the sport of boxing and allow Mario Barrios to work alongside Thomas J. Henry on multiple philanthropic endeavors hosted and promoted by Thomas J. Henry and his law firm.
“My initial interest in Mario was derived from his commitment to excellence both in and out of the ring,” said Thomas J. Henry. “He is dedicated to personal growth at all levels, training tirelessly to hone his craft as a boxer while also committing himself to philanthropy and giving back to the San Antonio community. Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate.”
“This experience has been a wild and fun ride and yesterday, as my team and I got picked up in the Bay Area from a private jet that my title sponsor, Thomas J. Henry, provided,” Disse Barrios. “Thomas is a well-respected gentleman in the state of Texas, and especially in my hometown of San Antonio, where his law firm headquarters is located. An incredible press conference was waiting me at the airport when I was picking up my family in San Antonio, all because of TJH. All the local media showed up in support of my fight with Gervonta Davis airing this Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV. The press conference was like a movie scene (smiling), with Aztec dancers, DJs, and all, it was great. I’m looking forward to doing some incredible community work with Thomas J. Henry.”
"Agora mesmo, my dreams and aspirations are becoming reality as these special moments are happening in real time,” Barrios continuou. “We arrived in Atlanta last night and El Azteca is in warrior spirit, and best believe I’m coming for this man who is trying to take my belt. I want to thank all my San Antonio fans and everyone in Texas for their continued support. I want to let them know that we are going into battle together, as one. Tank has his army of fans, and I have mine. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win.”
Thomas J. Henry is nationally recognized for his charitable events and actions, and regularly seeks out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community.
Em Março, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Ano passado, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.
Mais, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lightweight Contender
Jon Fernumandez in WBA Title Eliminator on Saturday, Julho 3
At Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califa.
CARSON, CALIF.(Junho 22, 2021) – Undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertwill face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayarno sábado, Julho 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Nyambayar replaces Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.
The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernumandezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.
The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson HitchinspeitandoPreço de Darwinin a 10-round duel.
The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com. Hitchins vs. Price is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,”Disse Tom Brown, Presidente da TGB Promoções. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, and he will have a big test against the always-tough Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Also facing perhaps the toughest test of his career, Michel Rivera will enter the ring in an exciting matchup against contender Jon Fernández. This is a card that is lined up to deliver drama all night long.”
Representando seu Brooklyn natal, N.I., Colbert (15-0, 6 KOs) subiu rapidamente no ranking de 130 libras, enfrentando competição de alto nível em seu primeiro 15 lutas profissionais. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe in his last outing, as he stopped hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda in round 11 of their December 2020 choque. The 24-year-old turned pro in 2015 and beat three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. em Setembro 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezreel Corrales in January 2020.
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring on July 4 weekend,”Disse Colbert. “I get to set off my fireworks on SHOWTIME the night before. We’re taking this one to Dignity Health Sports Park in California, but I know I’ll have my New York family behind me. This is just another day, another dollar. I have a job to do, and that’s to get the win by any means necessary, but I’m looking to dominate. I expect Nyambayar to bring his A-game though because he knows he’ll be in there with a monster. I may not be the biggest puncher in the world, but I know how to finish a guy and get him out of there, and on July 3 that’s exactly what I’ll be looking to do.”
The 28-year-old Nyambayar (12-1, 9 KOs) won a silver medal representing his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics and now lives in Southern California, where he’s trained by John Pullman. Nyambayar ascended the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. He earned his first world title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019, before dropping his championship bout against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. em fevereiro 2020. Ahead of his super featherweight debut on July 3, the WBC’s second-ranked featherweight Nyambayar most recently handed Cobia Breedy his first loss by scoring two knockdowns and eventually earning the decision in September 2020.
“When I got the call about this fight, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Nyambayar. “I can’t wait to compete. I was born for fights like this. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans a great show on July 3.”
Nascido em Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 KOs) burst onto the scene in 2019 making his U.S. debut with a victory over Juan Rene Tellez. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Mais recentemente, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.
“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”
The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 KOs) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 emShoBox: A Nova Geração. A native of Bilbao, Espanha, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. Em sua última luta, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 choque.
“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”
Um nativo do Brooklyn, Hitchins (12-0, 5 KOs) tornou-se profissional em 2017 depois de representar o Haiti no 2016 Jogos Olímpicos. O jovem de 23 anos exibiu habilidades impressionantes ao acumular uma invencibilidade no ranking profissional, que é o produto de uma extensa carreira amadora. Em sua última excursão, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.
“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,”Disse Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Each opponent has brought something different out of me, and I plan to keep rising to the occasion and putting on a show for the fans.”
Price (17-1, 10 KOs) returned to the ring in April to knock out Saul Corral in the fifth round. His previous outing had come in December 2019 when he suffered a knee injury that forced him to take a TKO loss against Malik Hawkins in a fight Price led on the scorecards. Originally from St. Louis and now fighting out of Houston, Price was a standout track and field runner at Grambling State University before turning pro and winning his first 16 lutas.
“Every dream has a process and a price tag,” said Price. “Those who embrace the process and pay the price, live the dream. Those who don’t, just dream. I can’t wait to get back in the ring on July 3 and put on a great performance.”
Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training ATLANTA (Junho 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contenderCarlos Adames will take on Mexico’sAlexis Salazarin a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Junho 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Adames vs. Salazar replaces the previously scheduled Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza fight, after Williams was forced to withdraw because of an elbow injury.
The event is headlined by four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he seeks a title in a third weight class against unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Ingressos para o evento ao vivo na State Farm Arena, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em https://www.ticketmaster.com.
A native of Comendador, República Dominicana, Adames (19-1, 15 KOs) fights out of New York City as he seeks to earn a second shot at a world championship. The 27-year-old defeated a slew of contenders on his way to a 2019 title shot that he lost by narrow decision to Patrick Teixeira. Adames defeated former champion Carlos Molina, and contenders Frank Galarza, Joshua Conley and Alejandro Barrera to earn that opportunity at a title.
The 25-year-old Salazar (23-3, 9 KOs) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Mais recentemente, Salazar earned a unanimous decision over Ruben Barajas in their December 2020 choque. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Calif., Salazar will fight in the U.S. for the sixth time Saturday night. His previous stateside outing saw him dominate Abraham Cordero to earn a unanimous decision in May 2019.
The non-televised undercard will feature Cuban contenderLeduan Barthelemy (16-1-1, 8 KOs) meeting unbeatenViktor Slavinsky(12-0-1, 6 KOs)em um oito-redonda luta pluma, Citações de treino de mídia Jessie Roman Andres Gutierrez(38-2-1, 25 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, Citações de treino de mídia Jessie Roman Dalton Brodie(1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeatenTrever Bradshaw(1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospectStacey Selby(2-0, 2 KOs) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.
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SOBRE DAVIS VS. BARRIOS Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Junho 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazarin a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
ATLANTA (Junho 17, 2021) – Top contenderErickson "Hammer" Lubin and former unified championJeison Rosario, plus former unified championJulian "J-Rock" Williams e Brian Mendozapreviewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Thursday before they enter the ring on the Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV undercard Saturday, Junho 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Lubin and Rosario will meet in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, while Williams and Mendoza square off for a 10-round super welterweight showdown on the pay-per-view telecast. The telecast also features hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov stepping in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in the opening bout at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Ingressos para o evento ao vivo na State Farm Arena, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em ticketmaster.com.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:
ERICKSON LUBIN
“This has been the best camp of my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it really has been. Eu estive no ginásio desde a minha última luta. I made a few mistakes in that fight, but Kevin Cunningham and I have been at it since last year and we’re coming to make a statement.
“This is a stacked card and we’re excited to be a part of it. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the best fighter in this division.
“This is going to be a fan-friendly fight. I can mix it up, box or bang. Rosario always comes forward. The fans are going to love it. I’m not the fighter who tries to find an easy way out. I’m looking to make a statement.
“I think that I’m a totally different fighter than when I trained with his coach, Herman Caicedo. Me and Kevin have worked on a lot of things that regular southpaws don’t have. I’m coming in with a game plan that’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think this is the wrong fight for Rosario to take coming off a knockout loss.
“This fight comes down to who wants it more and who prepared better. I have power too. He’s got to have the skills and have his mind there. I know I’m ready mentally. Eu não posso esperar para lutar.
“I gained a lot of experience fighting Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha. Those are top contenders. I don’t want any tune-up fights, that’s why I took this fight against Rosario. I gained a lot of confidence and everything is clicking for me right now.
“When I become world champion, I want to be able to say that I’ve beat all the top guys in the division. That’s just how I am. I’m a competitor. Make sure you tune-in on June 26.
“It doesn’t matter if I knock Rosario out or if I don’t. My job is to look good and come out victorious. I’m going to go in there and show the world that I can make anyone in this division look bad.”
JEISON ROSARIO
“I feel very healthy and very strong. It’s been a great camp so far and probably one of the best camps I’ve had in my career. I’m already at the weight and I am ready to go. The Jermell Charlo fight is the past. That’s over with. This is a new camp and I feel very strong. We’re moving forward.
“I changed trainers just because I was looking for a change. Not necessarily because I lost, but because it was just the right timing. Infelizmente, it came with a loss, but that was not the reason for the change. We’ve known each other for some time. I know Herman Caicedo’s style. It’s no nonsense. Sem desculpas. It’s all or nothing and that’s what I wanted moving forward.
“First and foremost, I have the power to knockout Lubin and anybody in the 154-pound division. The camp that I’ve had, and the little tidbits of southpaw knowledge that I’ve picked up on, make me confident that I can knock Lubin out.
“What happened in the Charlo fight was the fluke. Me winning the titles was not the fluke. I’m going to show everybody that I will bounce back from that loss and win my next fight. I have no problem taking this fight. It’s not a mistake at all. Isso é o que fazemos. Nós lutamos. I’m very excited for June 26 and I expect Lubin to bring his best.
“I actually watched the Charlo fight for the first time last night. Obviamente, I learned from my mistake and worked to correct it in this camp. I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned from that defeat on June 26.
“At 154 libras, I can knock anybody out. I have seen some of Lubin’s fights just as a fan and he is a great fighter. It’s not easy to land shots on him or land a home run shot. So that’s not the game plan. Obviamente, there is a game plan and if I do land on him, I feel that I can knock him out. But I won’t just go in there trying to land a shot on the chin.
“I’m the type to take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. This is another opportunity to get right back in the picture and fight for a title, so you have to take this. Not everybody would. Erickson did and I’m cut from the same cloth. It’s the opportunity and the pride of fighting the best.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“Camp is going really well. I’ve been out in Las Vegas with SugarHill Steward grinding and putting in the work. The fans can expect an explosive performance and a victory for myself on June 26.
“I just have to be myself on June 26. I think I’m more skilled than anyone else in the division and I plan on proving that again against Brian Mendoza.
“I’ve known who Brian Mendoza is. I expect him to get beat. Ele é um lutador decente, but victory is the only thing on my mind.
“I don’t want to talk about what happened before the Rosario fight because it’s in the past. I don’t want to make any excuses. It wasn’t that I didn’t focus or train hard. Agora, I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared to win.
“With me, you’re always going to see a hungry and focused fighter in the ring. I don’t know if I’ll look much different. I think with a new coach it takes some time for the changes to start setting in.
“I went through a four-week training camp before my fight in December was cancelled because I got COVID-19. It was almost a full camp and it definitely kept me motivated going into this next training camp for this fight.
“I’m the best fighter in the division. I just lost, that’s all. LeBron James and Michael Jordan had bad nights, I can have a bad night too. I’m still the best in the division and I’m anxious to get back in the ring.”
BRIAN MENDOZA
“Training camp has been going great. I’m out here in Las Vegas, muito. I’ve just been grinding. This is a very big opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. Everybody can expect one hundred percent and everything I have in me.
“It’s not about looking back at the one blemish on my record and crying about what happened in the past. There’s always a million excuses behind the scenes, Mas é o que é. I learned from that loss and you guys have seen the change in my performances since that fight and how I was more comfortable at 154 pounds in my next fight. I feel like this next fight will pull out even more from me. You guys will see another big jump in my skill level on June 26.
“I do feel that I have everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose. I keep telling people on fight night that you’re not going to see somebody that’s just happy to be here and happy to get to this point. I have big goals and this is the perfect fight. So you’re going to see me coming with everything I have and coming for the victory. I have everything to gain.
“I feel like I’m catching Julian Williams at the right time because of where I am in my career. It’s about me. This is the right time. I’m 27-years-old and I’ve been a pro for many years now. I just feel like the schooling that I’ve had is really starting to come out and I’m hitting that next level. I’m not worried about what’s going on with Williams. I know he’s still coming with everything he has to prove that he still has it and that he’s still in the mix.
“A lot of people get to this point and they get a big fight like this and they think they’ve made it. They get happy just to be here, but you won’t see that at all with me. I’ve always visualized being at the top of this sport and climbing to the very top. I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity and you’re going to see somebody very hungry on June 26.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções Mayweather
“This is a really terrific card from top to bottom. Julian Williams is one of my favorite fighters. He’s a former unified champion who’s going to take on the tough Brian Mendoza. Williams is looking to make a big statement that he’s still a force and that he’s ready to get back in the mix with the other top 154-pounders.
“The co-main event could be a main event on its own. With Lubin and Rosario, we’re really excited to see who will emerge from that fight ready to challenge for a world title once again. We can’t wait for June 26.”
WBA Super Lightweight Champion Barrios Takes on Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Headlining SHOWTIME PPV®Sábado, Junho 26 da State Farm Arena em Atlanta Clique AQUI para fotos de Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Clique AQUI para fotos das promoções Mayweather HAYWARD, CALIFÓRNIA. (Junho 10, 2021) – Unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios shared updates on training camp and previewed his upcoming showdown against four-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davis before they square off in the SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Junho 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Ingressos para o evento ao vivo na State Farm Arena, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados emticketmaster.com.
The 26-year-old Barrios will be looking for a signature victory on June 26, and will bring a 5 ½ inch height advantage into the matchup against Davis. Since moving up to 140-pounds, Barrios is 9-0 com oito nocautes, and scored multiple knockdowns in the only fight that went the distance, his title-winning performance over Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native is buoyed by having renowned veteran trainer Virgil Hunter in his corner.
Here is what Barrios and Hunter had to say about training camp, Davis and more:
MARIO BARRIOS
“This is a huge opportunity for me. Gervonta Davis has a huge name in the sport and outside of it. This is the type of fight that can accelerate both of our names after June 26.
“I think Gervonta and his team might have bit off more than they could chew with this fight. I’m not one to talk too much, but we’ll see how it plays out when we step into the ring on June 26.
“’Tank’ is going to be in there with a full blown 140-pounder. He’s not going against someone past their prime or going up in weight. I’m a guy who goes out and gets stoppages. He’s facing someone just as dangerous as he is, but two weight classes higher than what he’s used to seeing.
“We know Gervonta is a dangerous fighter. We know the threat that we have in front of us. But I’m just as dangerous, if not more dangerous. I’ve been dangerous at 140 pounds for quite some time now.
“I have speed, power and explosiveness, just like Gervonta. But I have the length and physical stature to present problems that he’s never faced before.
“I know that I have power that carries from round one through round 12. He’s not used to being at this weight and we’re going to see how he handles that move up.
“I’m confident because I have a great team behind me. I’ve had a tremendous training camp. I go into every fight with confidence in my preparation. Just like every fight, I’m more than prepared for fight night.
“This is going to be fireworks from the opening bell. We have everything we need to make this the ‘Fight of the Year’.
“This is the moment that I’ve been dreaming of since I was a kid. It just goes to show that everything I’ve been working for my whole life is now unfolding in front of me. This is just the beginning and I’m ready to seize this opportunity.”
VIRGIL HUNTER, Barrios’ Trainer
“The preparation is going really well. We feel really good. Mario is as ready as he can be, so we’re looking forward to an exciting fight. He understands the importance of this fight. It’s a career-defining fight at this stage of his career, so he understands the significance of it. He understands what a victory means and what a setback means. He understands right where he is. His career is still in front of him because he’s a young fighter. But at this stage, it’s a very important fight and a victory would mean a lot.
“You always have to acknowledge ‘Tank’s’ punching power. You have to acknowledge his quickness and his IQ. His attributes appear to be very much real from what I’ve seen. There’s not anything about him that you cannot take seriously. You have to take everything about him seriously. He’s got a good corner and good people behind him so that makes for a formidable opponent.
“Mario’s reach and height is an advantage if you know how to use it to your advantage. It could be an advantage or could be a disadvantage. The thing is that we’re going to find the avenues to take advantage of it and make it work for us. Por outro lado, it could be a disadvantage. Height and reach has never meant much to me in boxing because there are ways to overcome each stature that a fighter possesses. It’s who imposes their strategy and who imposes their will on the other who I think is going to come out victorious.
“The work ethic is there. Mario has a high ceiling that he hasn’t reached yet. He’s going towards that, but when he came here, he came with a high ceiling. A lot of fighters come and they’ve reached their ceiling, so there’s only so much you can do with them. But Mario has a lot of room for improvement and growth and I would say the best Mario Barrios is coming a couple years from now. But that doesn’t mean that he won’t be victorious on June 26. He definitely has what it takes to be victorious.”
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SOBRE DAVIS VS. BARRIOS Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Junho 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams returns to the ring to take on Brian Mendoza in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
GERVONTA DAVIS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT CITAÇÕES E FOTOS O tetracampeão mundial Davis se prepara para o SHOWTIME PPV® Confronto do evento principal contra o campeão dos super leves da WBA, Mario Barrios, no sábado, Junho 26 da State Farm Arena em Atlanta Clique AQUI para fotos de Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Clique AQUI para fotos das promoções Mayweather Clique AQUI para fotos de Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS (Junho 10, 2021) - Tetracampeão mundial Gervonta “Tank” Davis realizou um treino de mídia em Las Vegas na quarta-feira, enquanto se aproxima de seu confronto contra o campeão WBA Super Lightweight Mario “El Azteca” Barrios que é a manchete de um SHOWTIME PPV de sábado, Junho 26 da premiada State Farm Arena em Atlanta em um evento Premier Boxing Champions.
Ingressos para o evento ao vivo na State Farm Arena, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em ticketmaster.com.
Uma das maiores estrelas do boxe com apenas 26 anos de idade, Davis chega a pesar até 140 libras pela primeira vez em sua carreira, com o objetivo de adicionar o campeão dos superleves a seu currículo estelar. Com uma vitória, Davis realizará campeonatos mundiais em três divisões diferentes simultaneamente, um feito apenas alcançado por alguns lutadores na história, incluindo Henry Armstrong e Canelo Alvarez.
Aqui está o que Davis, junto com o treinador Calvin Ford, Promoções Mayweather e CEO Leonard Ellerbe, tive que dizer quarta-feira do Mayweather Boxing Club:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Não podemos dizer quem é o maior perfurador até entrarmos naquele ringue e testarmos o seu poder. Não importa quem é mais forte, Quero ser melhor do que ele em todos os aspectos e em todos os aspectos do jogo.
“As pessoas que estão aqui na academia comigo veem muitas coisas que não preciso destacar, mesmo nas minhas lutas. Floyd está sempre me dizendo para lutar boxe e usar minhas habilidades, e nem sempre procure o nocaute. Este acampamento em que estamos realmente trabalhando para voltar a isso e deixar o nocaute vir.
"Para mim, grandeza não é apenas retroceder. Eu só quero seguir em frente, não importa o que aconteça. Não importa quem está na minha frente, Eu só tenho que passar por eles. De onde eu sou, muitas pessoas não conseguem sair, então estou fazendo algo certo. Nem precisa ser um oponente, pode ser algo fora do ringue. Estou sempre perseguindo a grandeza.
“Minha coisa é vencer quem quer que seja colocado na minha frente. Quando for a hora, veremos quem é o cara mais importante. Até então, Eu não preciso falar sobre nenhum outro lutador além daquele na minha frente.
“Barrios e eu passamos pelos amadores juntos. Ele sabe o que tenho feito. É uma loucura como a vida às vezes funciona.
“Eu sou um jogador de equipe, então tudo o que minha equipe me disser deve ser feito para me melhorar, Eu sou totalmente a favor. Isso é o que me tornou tão bom. Eu não me destaquei sozinho. Eu tenho o melhor time no boxe.
“Minha última luta as pessoas reclamaram que Leo Santa Cruz era muito pequeno, então, basicamente, estou indo lá e mostrando que a diferença de tamanho não importa. Eu vou bater em quem eles colocarem na minha frente. Estou tentando perseguir a grandeza.
“Definitivamente, estou procurando derrubar o cara maior. Ele pode sentir que pode me acompanhar. Eu definitivamente estava assistindo Floyd lutar contra um cara muito maior em Logan Paul e recebendo algumas dicas dele.
“Eu não sei o que Barrios vai trazer, mas do meu lado, Estou trazendo tudo que tenho. Você sabe sempre que eu luto, Estou trazendo algo para os fãs aproveitarem. ”
CALVIN FORD, Treinador de Davis
“Os números de pay-per-view de 'Tank' abriram as portas para o resto deles. É por causa da mídia social de ‘Tank’. Quando as pessoas me perguntam por que as pessoas gravitam em torno dele – ele é como qualquer criança que vem do interior das cidades. Veja os jogadores de basquete - cidades do interior. Veja os jogadores de futebol - cidades do interior. Ele está mostrando a eles que se você colocar as pessoas certas ao seu redor e se dedicar a algo, tudo é possível.
"'Tanque', Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez e Ryan Garcia serão os Quatro Reis se as lutas acontecerem. Vamos mantê-lo real. Agora, eles estão fazendo a mesma coisa que os Quatro Reis fizeram no estágio inicial. Tudo o que temos que fazer é sentar e deixar as mentes que estão, fazer as coisas deles. Vai acontecer. Todas essas lutas que as pessoas querem ver vão acontecer.
“Você notou que‘ Tank ’não chama ninguém? Ele nunca fez. Mas se você colocá-lo na frente de alguém, ele vai te mostrar. Se você conhece ‘Tank’ dos amadores, ele vai aparecer no ringue. Ele é como um bebê Mike Tyson.
“Não estou focado no peso, na verdade é o oponente. Quando comecei a estudar o adversário, seu treinador e eu voltamos nos amadores. Quando nos vemos, nós nos conhecemos. É sobre as mentes. Ele conhece seu atleta e eu conheço meu atleta. Naquela noite, é sobre as mentes. É sobre quem vai se apegar ao que deveria estar fazendo. Essa é a luta para mim.
“Eu não diria que este é o teste mais difícil da carreira de‘ Tank ’porque ninguém pode me mostrar o melhor de‘ Tank ’ainda. Eu conheço o melhor de ‘Tank’. Você não viu ‘Tank’. ”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções Mayweather
“De cima a baixo, este é um daqueles eventos pay-per-view que você não quer perder. Anytime you have the most exciting fighter in the sport, you know it’s going to be big. Don’t expect anything less on June 26.
“Coach Calvin Ford is a tremendous trainer who’s been with Gervonta since day one and they have a great game plan in place. I fully expect him to be able to execute. But Barrios is coming for him. He’s got a great trainer himself in Virgil Hunter and has made great progression with Virgil.
“We know this is going to be a tough fight, but Gervonta just has to figure it out from the opening bell. And I believe he’ll do that, but it will take some time. Barrios is looking to upset the apple cart.
“Gervonta is molding into his comfort zone. Ele está se tornando mais confortável com a mídia porque ele realmente entende o que tem pela frente. Ele sabe que seu teto é ser a maior estrela do esporte. No interior do ringue, no entanto, nada mudou.
“O co-longa é uma luta incrível com Erickson Lubin enfrentando Jeison Rosario. Vai ser uma luta muito divertida. Uma vitória de Lubin o coloca um passo mais perto de seu objetivo final. Lubin se sente o melhor na categoria de peso e, eventualmente, corrigiu o erro de sua derrota para Jermell Charlo. Mas ele tem um lutador duro e robusto pela frente e isso deve ser uma luta emocionante.
“O ex-campeão unificado Julian Williams está tentando se recuperar contra Brian Mendoza no pay-per-view. Julian é obviamente um dos melhores lutadores da categoria, e ele está tentando recuperar o que perdeu.
“Na luta de abertura o duríssimo Batyr Akhmedov enfrenta Argenis Mendez, quem está sempre em modo go. Isso realmente mostra como este cartão é altamente divertido durante todo o. Estou muito animado por estar de volta à State Farm Arena. ”
MIAMI(Junho 7, 2021) - Excelente boxe de todos os temposFloyd "Money" Mayweathere sensação nas redes sociaisLogan “The Maverick” Paulfought to the distance in their eight-round special exhibition bout Sunday night that headlined a SHOWTIME PPV from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
“Ele era forte, tough and better than I thought he was,” said Mayweather. “I was surprised by him tonight. That was some good little work.”
“It’s an honor to share the ring with Floyd,” said Paul. “He’s one of the GOATs. This is one of the coolest things ever.”
After weeks of buildup, the star-studded event pitted superstars from two different worlds in a highly anticipated showdown for sports and entertainment fans around the globe.
Mayweather displayed his typical patient and clinical boxing style, feeling out Paul in the opening round, antes de permitir que Paul avançasse com uma enxurrada de tiros poderosos no final da rodada que foram bloqueados em sua maioria, mas animou a multidão, no entanto. Conforme a luta avançava, Mayweather começou a encontrar um local para acertar vários tiros poderosos na cabeça e no corpo de Paul.
Apesar de sofrer punição nas rodadas intermediárias, Paul foi capaz de usar sua vantagem de peso de mais de 30 libras para frequentemente amarrar Mayweather e evitar ser parado ou enviado para a tela.
“Mesmo sem muita experiencia, ele sabia usar seu peso para me amarrar esta noite,” said Mayweather.
Após a luta, os lutadores expressaram gratidão e inspiração aos fãs que os ajudaram a alcançar as alturas que permitiram que esta partida se tornasse realidade.
“Eu me diverti esta noite,” said Mayweather. “Agradeço a todos os fãs que vieram, vocês são todos inacreditáveis.”
“Eu não quero que ninguém me diga que algo é impossível de novo,” said Paul. “O fato de eu ter chegado aqui com um dos maiores boxeadores de todos os tempos, isso prova que as probabilidades podem ser superadas. Qualquer um pode vencer as adversidades e fazer grandes coisas na vida. Esta é uma das melhores noites da minha vida, Estou feliz. "
No co-evento principal, ex-campeão mundial de duas divisõesBadou Jack(24-3-3, 14 KOs)entregou uma paralisação dominante na quarta rodada de invencíveisDervin Hill(15-1, 13 KOs)em seu duelo de meio-pesado.
“O plano de jogo era apenas colocá-lo na caixa de saída,”Disse Jack. “Todo o resto virá. Definitivamente, acertar o corpo. Ele era um pouco mole no corpo, mas eu o respeito. Ele saiu em curto prazo. Ele deveria lutar na próxima semana, mas este é um nível diferente. ”
Conhecido como um iniciador lento ao longo de sua carreira bem sucedida, Jack saiu mais rápido nesta luta e foi afiado desde o início contra o adversário substituto Colina, que substituiu Jean Pascal depois que Pascal falhou em um teste de drogas antes da luta.
“Ele estava tentando segurar muito e sobreviver,”Disse Jack. “Eu luto melhor quando luto contra adversários melhores. Eu fui um pouco desleixado. As lutas de classe mundial são quando eu tenho o melhor desempenho. ”
A eficácia de Jack forçou Colina a tentar segurar para impedir o ataque, mas ele só foi capaz de usar essa estratégia brevemente, como árbitro Frank Santore Jr. tirou pontos por segurar nas rodadas dois e três, avisando Colina que mais uma infração encerraria a luta em desclassificação.
Na quarta rodada, Jack acertou uma direita direta que colocou Colina no tatame no minuto inicial do quadro. Colina lutou bravamente para permanecer na luta, mas o ataque corporal de Jack o ajudou finalmente a ganhar a paralisação. Uma combinação no corpo derrubou Colina pela segunda vez e uma contra-mão direita derrubou Colina pela terceira e última vez, quando o árbitro interrompeu a luta em 2:57 na rodada.
“Eu sou um cara grande e ando pesado, então eu posso subir para cruiserweight,”Disse Jack postar luta sobre seus planos futuros. “Meu objetivo é me tornar um campeão de três divisões e luto melhor quando não tenho que perder muito peso.”
A transmissão de pay-per-view também viu competidores veteranosLuis Arias(19-2-1, 9 KOs)obter uma vitória por decisão dividida sobre o ex-campeão unificado de 154 libras“Swift” Jarrett Hurd(24-2, 16 KOs)em um evento cheio de ação de 10 rodadas.
“Não tenho certeza do que deu errado esta noite,”Disse Hurd. “Eu acredito que ganhei a luta. Eu tive um knockdown. Eu poderia inventar uma centena de desculpas, mas não foi um ótimo desempenho. ”
Arias controlou as primeiras rodadas do duelo, atacando Hurd com várias combinações que acertaram em cheio. Seu poder de perfuração limpo foi uma vantagem em todo, quando ele acertou Hurd em socos poderosos por um total de 153 para 120 enquanto pousa sobre 40% dessas fotos.
“O plano do jogo era saltar sobre ele, obter a liderança inicial e mantê-la,”Disse Arias. “Eu senti que nos rounds do meio eu estava ganhando a luta, mas nunca se sabe porque eu não era o lado A nessa luta. Eu zumbi muito com ele, especialmente no interior. ”
Hurd começou a tentar montar um retorno nas rodadas cinco e seis, closing the distance effectively and finding a home for short right hooks and right uppercuts, with Arias even acknowledging that he was made unsteady after the action.
“I came in here and challenged the number one guy at 154 pounds and we fought somewhere halfway and I was able to edge a decision,”Disse Arias. “Props to Jarrett Hurd. You fought a great fight. Honestamente, you could have had me out of there. I was definitely buzzed. If you would have found a way, I definitely would have gone down.”
In a fight that had two brief delays to weather affecting the ring surface, Hurd scored a knockdown in round nine with a glancing right hand after Arias appeared to slip on the ring. Despite the advantage on the scorecard, the uneasy footing affected Hurd’s plan to box Arias from the outside.
“O plano que sairia na primeira rodada era boxear,”Disse Hurd. “Eu não estava tão confiante com meus pés quando a chuva caiu, então eu tive que ir de igual para igual mais. Não foi realmente para isso que treinamos, então eu fui um pouco desleixado. ”
Arias se recuperou efetivamente do knockdown na rodada final, com seu ataque, eventualmente, forçando Hurd a tentar se segurar nos minutos finais para chegar ao sino final. Em sua primeira saída com o novo treinador Ismael Salas, Arias terminou a noite vitorioso, com um juiz marcando a luta 95-94 para Hurd, anulado por dezenas de 97-93 e 96-93 para Arias.
“Gostaria de agradecer a Ismael Salas,”Disse Arias. “Eu vim para ele meio tarde. Cerca de seis ou sete semanas e eu precisava mudar algo em meu plano de jogo para vencer Jarrett. The things I was doing before would have gotten me a loss tonight. I needed somebody to just tweak a little bit and put my game up a little bit so I could beat this champion.”
“I’ll take the rematch at whatever weight,”Disse Hurd. “I know I’m the better man.”
In the opening bout of the pay-per-view, former NFL starChad Johnsonmade his boxing debut in an exhibition that went the four-round distance against versatile pro fighterBrian Maxwell.
“I had fun,”Disse Johnson. “I had two months to get ready for this and I want to thank God for keeping us safe out there. I want to thank Floyd, Leonard Ellerbe and my whole team for allowing me to check this off my bucket list.”
“Ask the world who Brian Maxwell is now,” said Maxwell. “Brian Maxwell is here. Obrigado, Chade. Foi uma honra lutar contra meu ídolo e eu agradeço isso. ”
Johnson mostrou os "pés doces" que o tornaram um jogador profissional seis vezes, pousar alguns jabs fortes e verificar os ganchos à distância, ao mesmo tempo em que evita sérios danos de Maxwell nas três primeiras rodadas.
Na quarta rodada, Maxwell deu uma exclamação à luta, pousando um contador overhand direito que conectou e colocou Johnson na tela com 40 segundos para o fim da rodada. Em sua primeira incursão na doce ciência, Johnson foi capaz de se recuperar do tiro, fique de pé e chegue ao sino final.
Sempre disposto a entrar em águas desconfortáveis ao longo de sua carreira, Após a luta, Johnson expressou esperança de que sua aventura no ringue sirva como um exemplo positivo para aqueles que estão assistindo.
“Minha vida sempre foi sobre arriscar e fazer coisas malucas e este é apenas mais um fora da minha lista de desejos,”Disse Johnson. “É uma mensagem para muitas pessoas que têm medo de falhar, com medo de perder, com medo de se arriscar a ir lá e viver. Não tenha medo de falhar, tudo bem. Eu não boxe. Eu luto, mas não está no ringue, então é claro que fui um pouco desleixado. ”
Evento pay-per-view blockbuster de hoje à noitevai ao ar no SHOWTIME neste sábado, Junho 12 em 10:05 p.m. ET / PT. A transmissão atrasada de Mayweather vs. Paul será imediatamente seguido pela estreia deDENTRO Mayweather VS. PAUL - EPÍLOGO. O epílogo destaca a semana festiva da luta em Miami, entra nas cordas durante a luta e revela o dramático resultado de um evento que chamou a atenção do mundo dos esportes.
A transmissão do SHOWTIME PPV de Miami foi apresentada pelo veterano locutor esportivo Brian Custer, enquanto a versátil voz de esportes de combate Mauro Ranallo lidava com a ação golpe a golpe ao lado do analista do Hall da Fama Al Bernstein, o campeão mundial de três divisões Abner Mares e o artilheiro não oficial Steve Farhood. A premiada dupla de humoristas Desus Nice e The Kid Mero, os apresentadores do SHOWTIME alcançaram o programa da madrugadaDESUS & MERO, forneceu comentários únicos e divertidos durante todo o evento, enquanto o lutador de MMA e comediante Brendan Schaub da série digital SHOWTIME SportsABAIXO DO CINTO serviu como repórter itinerante. Mundo–renomado Boxing Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. provided in-ring announcing throughout the blockbuster event. O produtor executivo foi David Dinkins, Jr. and the Director was Bob Dunphy.
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ABOUT MAYWEATHER VS. LOGAN PAUL
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul was a special exhibition bout presented by Mayweather Promotions, FANMIO and Mavathltcs that took place on Sunday, Junho 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The telecast, which was produced by SHOWTIME PPV, aired live beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and could be purchased atSHOWTIME.com eFANMIO.com. The undercard featured two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 10-round contest against the undefeated Dervin Colina, plus former unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd against Luis Arias in a 10-round bout and in a fourth PPV bout, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson made his boxing debut in a four-round exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell.
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MIAMI(Junho 4, 2021) – Social media superstar and undefeated pro boxerJake “o filho problemático” Paulfaced off with his next opponent, five-time UFC championTyron Woodley, at the historic 5thStreet Gym in Miami on Thursday ahead of their highly anticipated summer showdown on SHOWTIME PPV.
Here is what Paul and Woodley had to say following their heated stare down in Miami:
JAKE PAUL
“I told him I’ll pay you double your purse if you beat me. But if you lose, you have to pay your purse to my charity. He lacks confidence. Why wouldn’t you take that bet as a fighter if you knew you were going to win? To make double the money? This is the biggest pay day of your life and you can make double? Put your money where your mouth is.
“He’s a good striker. He’s known for knocking people out. But I think when I beat Tyron, people have to put respect on my name. But that’s not what I’m here for to be honest. I already know how good I am. I know that this is going to be another easy fight. That’s why SHOWTIME is in business with me. Você está olhando para o futuro do boxe.
“He’s not as good as me and he’s playing catch-up. We see holes in his whole entire game and he has try to learn how to box. He’s stiff. Muscles don’t fight and he’s going to be out of his element. This is boxing. This isn’t MMA. You can’t learn how to box in this amount of time. Now we’re going to show him the reins. The Disney kid is going to beat up the five-time UFC champion of the world. It’s going to be hilarious.
“I haven’t even shown my fighting abilities at all. I haven’t even made it past two rounds in my professional career. I haven’t been hit in the face. Nobody can even see if I have a chin or my inside fighting game. I haven’t even warmed up yet. And by the way, I’m the type of fighter that gets better the longer the fight goes on. Eu fico melhor no sparring, então eu nem consegui me aquecer e estou animado para mostrar minha habilidade se ele conseguir sair da primeira rodada.
“Eu previ cada uma das minhas lutas. Eu disse Ben Askren, primeiro round. Eu disse Nate Robinson, primeiro round. Ele chegou ao segundo. Eu disse na minha primeira luta profissional, primeiro round. Eu não acho que Tyron vai sobreviver em duas rodadas. Você pode nem mesmo conseguir ver minhas habilidades de boxe nesta luta para ser honesto. ”
TYRON WOODLEY
“Eu sempre quis boxear minha vida inteira, mas nunca fiz isso. Esta é minha oportunidade. Este é um garoto que é um perfurador de energia. Ele tem muita força por trás dele. Esta será uma grande plataforma para mostrar o que posso fazer em um ringue de boxe. E ele é um lutador. Ele pode lutar. No final do dia, você pode observá-lo e o tempo, o ritmo e o footwork estão lá.
“Ele não lutou muito tempo. Mas a pequena ação que vi foi limpa. Boa defesa. Nate estava correndo com ele, ele se protegeu e saiu de sua concha e o quebrou.
“Ele está tentando minimizar sua habilidade. Ele é um lutador. Não o deixe brincar com você dizendo, _ Sou apenas um YouTuber. _ Semana passada, ele era um lutador. Quando ele estava dizendo que ninguém queria lutar com ele, ele era um lutador. Você não é mais um YouTuber. Você não está na Disney. Já se passou muito tempo desde que ele esteve na Disney. É como se eu dissesse que sou apenas um lutador universitário e não soco as pessoas.
"Eu só quero me divertir. Eu quero treinar forte. Quero melhorar. Eu quero ir lá fora e fazer as coisas nos meus termos e ser aquele que manda. Eu quero ir lá e fazer história. Eu sempre faço história. Nem sempre recebo o crédito por isso, mas sou sempre o primeiro. Os lutadores sempre me perguntam o que devem fazer, o que eles estão fazendo de errado. Agora é hora de eu fazer isso sozinho. "
