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JEAN PASCAL VS. BADOU JACK AND JARRETT HURD VS. LUIS ARIAS VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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Fighters Preview Showdowns Taking Place Sunday, Junho 6 on Mayweather vs. Logan Paul SHOWTIME PPV Undercard from
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens


NOVA YORK - (Maio 25, 2021) – WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal e two-division champion Badou Jack, plus former unified world champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurdand veteran contender Luis Arias, previewed their respective showdowns on a virtual press conference Tuesday before they step in the ring as part of the SHOWTIME PPV undercard of Mayweather vs. Logan Paul taking place Sunday, Junho 6 do Hard Rock Stadium em Miami Gardens.

Pascal and Jack will meet for a championship rematch in the co-main event of the pay-per-view, while Hurd and Arias square off for a 10-round bout also on pay-per-view. The telecast, que está sendo produzido por SHOWTIME PPV, vai ao ar ao vivo no início 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will also feature former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson making his boxing debut in an exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo já estão à venda em Ticketmaster.com.

Aqui está o que os lutadores tinham a dizer terça-feira:

JEAN PASCAL

“I’m very excited about the rematch. I’ve been training in Puerto Rico since December. I’ve been waiting this whole time for the rematch and I’m ready. I respect Badou, but he’s always whining after he loses. The judges said I won the fight and that’s it.

“The first fight, in the first six rounds I did everything well. I might have gotten a little overconfident. I took it a bit too easy after that. The fight got close because of that knockdown he got that wasn’t from a real punch. Without that, it wouldn’t have even been close. We’re going to settle this June 6 em Miami.

“I think I just have to pace myself a little better this fight. I got over excited because I’ve sparred with Badou before and know what I can do. I am a veteran, so I shouldn’t have gotten too excited like that. As far as knocking him down again in this fight, my mom taught me that anything you can do once, you can do twice.

“I do believe that Badou respects my power. If he doesn’t, then he better watch that fourth round again. But I also have skills with my power. I am naturally-gifted and I have the better skills. I was born for this sport and built to win.

“I really think the work in the gym will help so I don’t have ring rust. I’m a veteran. I’ve been here and done that. At this age, it’s better to have more rest than to be over trained. I had the right intensity in camp to make sure I’m not over trained.

“He’s coming for revenge and I’m coming with bad intentions. Vai ser um grande show, so make sure you tune-in for this one.”

JACK Badou

“I’m feeling great with my new trainer Jonathon Banks. Physically I’m in amazing shape and I can’t wait. Another week and a half and it’s all going to happen.

“This has been in the works since our first fight. Last year Floyd called me and said, ‘it’s on.’ Then the pandemic hit and it got pushed back. There is a reason there is a rematch, because everyone knows who won that fight. It’s better late than never. I was back in the gym Monday after the first fight.

“There were three judges and Julie Lederman had it for me and the two other guys had never judged a big fight before. We have two judges for this fight: the right hand and the left hand. É isso aí. I’m very confident for this fight and I’m not worried about the judges. I know Jean Pascal is a warrior, and I’m a warrior. Eu sou apenas pronto para lutar.

“Looking at the past, sim, I need to start faster. Cada luta, that can apply. I will listen to my corner, and we’re going to figure out how to win the fight. By any means we need.

“He can say whatever he wants about when I knocked him down. I hit him five straight times and he swung and missed and I hit him. That’s why he went down.

“This is going to be a firefight. We already know that. Tune in to this fight. Boxing is not a game and I’m going to show everyone that and try to steal the show.

“I’ve watched the last fight once or twice, maybe three times. I just need to make some small adjustments. You can always do better. I’m more confident than last time. I know we are both warriors. We’ve fought everyone. We’re the same age (Jack is 37; Pascal 38), even though I look a little bit better. I’m looking younger. Nobody has seen my birth certificate. I’m not really 37. I’m 27.”

JARRETT HURD

“O acampamento de treinamento tem sido ótimo. I haven’t fought in a year and a half, so I had a chance to really take my time with this camp. I’ve had a lot of time to put in the work. I’m training with fighters like Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson, Troy Isley and a lot more. We’re all out here working day after day.

“Arias is a great fighter. This is going to be the type of toe-to-toe fight I like. He’s going to be there in front of me and ready to fight. Ele nunca foi interrompido, so I’ll be prepared to go the distance.

“We’ve seen this story before from Arias. He talks a big game but look at his fights against top fighters. It doesn’t matter what weight I’m at, Arias knows what’s coming. I suffered a loss, but I got the win in my last fight and I’m on my way back.

“I just need a dominant win on June 6. Luis Arias can make it ugly, but I have to go win convincingly and let everyone know I’m back. I don’t want to win in a sloppy way, I want to look good doing it.

“He might think he’s catching me at the right time, but it’s not going to be a good time for him on June 6. Eu posso caixa e posso bater, não importa. We’ll decide on fight night which style I’m going to use. I know that I can beat him either way.

“I tried to work on my bad habits after my loss. I was a straight-forward guy who just came at you. I wanted to show in my last fight against Francisco Santana that I can use my height and range if I need to. I wanted to box all 10 rounds and I did that.

“I still have too much unfinished business at 154-pounds. I have a lot of fights, including my rematch against Julian Williams, that I still want to get. I want to regain my titles. Me and Jermell Charlo is probably the biggest fight at 154 agora mesmo. I want to handle that before I move up in weight.”

LUIS ARIAS

“Camp has been excellent. Estou animado para a luta. I think this is a perfect fight and a perfect opportunity. It’s a great matchup. I’ve been working on the right things to make sure I’m one hundred percent prepared for this fight and I think I’m catching Jarrett Hurd at the right time. He’s switching styles. He really doesn’t know how he wants to fight.

“When this fight was brought to me, he was ranked No. 1 at the Ring Magazine at 154 and that’s part of why I wanted this fight. Leonard Ellerbe asked if I was willing to fight Hurd, and I said one hundred percent. It’s all about challenging yourself. This is another challenge and I never turn down a challenge. I’ve been in there with the best and there’s nothing that Jarrett Hurd can bring to the table that I haven’t already seen.

“A win puts me right back in the mix. I’ve always been just one step away from really getting into the mix with the big guys. My last couple fights have all been just one fight away from getting that world title fight. Once I beat Jarrett Hurd on June 6, I’ll be right there with the big dogs. He’s calling out Jermell Charlo and he wants to fight all these other big names, but he’s going to have to get through me. If he loses to me, I’ll be in position for the fights that he wants.

“It’s going to be a hard fight. If he wants to bang, we can bang. If he says he wants to box, he’s not the better boxer. But there’s only one way to find out and we’re going to find out in two weeks. I have to do everything that I can do to make sure that I show up and I impress.

“I’m still young and I’m still fighting my way through. I just needed to make the proper adjustments. I’m not going to be a desperate fighter. I’m going to go in there and fight the way I fight. I’ve always had championship-level fighting in me, but I just haven’t shown it. This is a perfect opportunity for me to show it.

“I’m coming after him. Eu tenho que ganhar. He’s not going to have to find me. I’m going to be right there. If I have to box him in the middle of the ring or if I have to put my head in his chest and dog him out, then that’s what I got to do. From the opening bell to the final bell, if we make it to the final bell, I’m going to be on him. We’ll see what type of adjustments he makes, but I don’t feel he’s a better inside fighter than me and I don’t feel like he’s a better boxer than me.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções Mayweather

“The world is buzzing about this whole event, including our terrific undercard with two great professional bouts. Hurd vs. Arias is going to be a scintillating bout. I’ve seen Luis up close and personal during this training camp and I know that he’s 100% prepared and ready to pull off the upset. Hurd on the other hand is looking to maintain his footprint in the 154-pound division and prove he’s the best at that weight.

“Pascal and Jack had a fantastic bout a year and a half ago on SHOWTIME. Desde o sino de abertura, those guys proved they are great warriors and we expect nothing less in the rematch on June 6. The fans are truly in for a treat on that night.

“The energy between these four fighters today has been incredible. As the promoter of this event, Estou animado, so I can only imagine what the fans are in for. Hurd and Arias are both looking to make a statement, and that’s going to roll right into Pascal against Jack, who are going to pick up right where they left off in their first fight.”

ABOUT MAYWEATHER VS. LOGAN PAUL
Mayweather vs. Logan Paul is a special exhibition bout presented by Mayweather Promotions, FANMIO and Mavathltcs that will take place on Sunday, Junho 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The telecast, que está sendo produzido por SHOWTIME PPV, vai ao ar ao vivo no início 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT e podem ser adquiridos agora em SHOWTIME.com eFANMIO.com. The undercard will feature WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal vs. two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 12-round rematch, 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 will make his boxing debut in an exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell. Os ingressos já estão à venda em Ticketmaster.com.

Para mais informações visite bit.ly/mayweatherpaul, www.SHO.com/sports, www.FANMIO.com. Follow on Twitter @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, MayweatherPromo,@ShowtimeBoxing and @FANMIO and on Instagram @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, @MayweatherPromotions, @ShowtimeBoxing and @FANMIO.
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RESULTADOS DA LUTA NOITE, CITAÇÕES & FOTOS PARA BELLATOR MMA 259: CYBORG VS. SMITH 2

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COMPLETE AS FOTOS DA NOITE DE LUTA AQUI - (POR FAVOR, CRÉDITO: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

ENTREVISTAS DE VÍDEO PÓS-LUTA AQUI

c-Cris Cyborg (24-2, 1 NC) derrotado #4-Leslie Smith (12-9-1) por TKO (greves) em 4:51 da quinta rodada

Cris Cyborg após manter o título:

“Eu sabia que ela era durona e já lutei com ela antes. Eu a conheço e a respeito e ela é uma verdadeira lutadora. Eu sabia que com ela seria uma ótima combinação, porque ela é capaz e ela é durona."

“Eu estava realmente trabalhando em sparring para continuar indo e indo porque eu sabia que seria assim. Eu percebi que gostei um pouco mais. Vai ser 16 anos como lutador profissional este mês, então comecei a me divertir lá."



“Tenho trabalhado em lutar minha vida inteira, mas sinto que estou ficando melhor e melhor a cada dia. Eu tenho uma faixa preta, mas é como uma faixa branca porque estou sempre aprendendo."

“Eu tenho feito isso 16 anos, Eu tenho quatro títulos. Mas antes que você possa ser um G.O.A.T. você tem que lutar contra o ‘Gato’. Então, Eu gostaria de lutar com Cat Zingano e vou perguntar a Scott Coker. Porque antes você pode ser um G.O.A.T. você tem que lutar contra o ‘Gato’. ”

#6-Leandro Higo (20-5) derrotado Darrion Caldwell (15-5) por decisão dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

“Faz três anos que estou esperando por essa luta. É exatamente como eu queria que fosse. Usei meu wrestling e usei meu jiu-jitsu. Eu sou um lutador completo e estou pronto para qualquer lutador do planeta porque acredito que sou o melhor. Eu sabia que tinha perdido o primeiro round, mas no segundo quando ele estava jogando todos aqueles cotovelos e me cortando, Eu sou de uma família pobre no Brasil e isso não era nada que eu não tivesse visto antes. Eu me senti feliz por estar naquela jaula com sangue em cima de mim.

“Ele acabou me derrubando no segundo e eu fui para uma kimura, que é algo que estou muito acostumado a fazer, mas ele reverteu, mas então ele não fez nada e eu o acertei com muitos golpes no fundo. Muitos cotovelos e golpes e eu fiquei muito por baixo e ele não estava fazendo nada. É por isso que ganhei o segundo e o terceiro round. ”

“Eu acho que eu mereço uma chance pelo título. Acabei de vencer três dos maiores nomes do jogo e acabei de vencer um ex-campeão mundial. E ninguém venceu os três melhores caras desse calibre mundial como eu fiz em três vitórias consecutivas. Estou buscando aquele título mundial e isso é o que vem por aí para mim. Então, vamos fazer isso rápido. ”

#3-Austin Vanderford (11-0) derrotado #4-Fabian Edwards (9-2) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Austin Vanderford após vitória por decisão unânime:

“Eu gosto das minhas lutas sangrentas, seja eu ou meu oponente. Vou pegar uma crosta. Mas tiro o chapéu para Fabian, que me cortou um pouco. Mas feliz por conseguir a vitória. ”

“Ele era um grande, cara forte. Comecei a sentir ele me dando aquele estrangulamento de cabeça e braço. Infelizmente, Eu não tirei proveito disso. Mas eu sabia o que ia fazer. Eu ia apenas moer. Ele é um bom atacante, então eu tive que ter cuidado, mas me senti bem. Wrestling ... é o meu coração. Estou pronto para a próxima etapa. ”

Jaleel Willis (15-2) derrotado Maycon Mendonca (11-5) por decisão unânime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Hannah Guy (3-1) derrotado #8-Valerie Loureda (3-1) por decisão unânime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Hannah Guy após sua primeira vitória dentro da gaiola BELLATOR ...

“Eu senti que tinha um cardio muito bom, então isso foi incrível porque eu estava um pouco preocupado com isso. Estou tão grato que ela aceitou a luta e estou tão grato que BELLATOR me deu esta oportunidade.

“Achei que ia terminar com o triângulo (afogador), honestamente. Ela simplesmente saiu de lá, então isso foi incrível da parte dela. A defesa dela foi muito boa. Fiquei realmente impressionado com isso. Eu não sabia qual era o seu jogo de chão, mas era muito melhor do que eu pensava que seria.

“Grappling é exatamente onde eu quero estar se você já viu alguma das minhas outras lutas. Minha trocação realmente melhorou muito, então espero mudar isso. Mas lutar sempre foi meu forte. Eu não queria apenas depender da minha luta, mas eu pensei que acertei alguns tiros muito bem algumas vezes. Nessa luta eu pensei que poderia ver quando os socos estavam vindo. E fui capaz de me defender um pouco melhor e como cresci. Então, estou muito orgulhoso de mim mesmo agora. ”

Card preliminar:
Você Awad (24-13, 1 NC) derrotado Nate Andrews (16-4) por KO (greves) em 3:16 de uma rodada
#7-Grant Neal (6-0) derrotado #8-Tyree Fortune (5-1) por finalização (mata-leão) em 4:20 de uma rodada
Sumiko Inaba (2-0) derrotado Kristina Katsikis (1-2) por TKO (greves) em 3:35 de três rounds
Aviv Gozali (6-0) derrotado Sean Felton (5-3-1) por finalização (chave de calcanhar) em 1:17 de uma rodada
#9-Davion Franklin (3-0) derrotado Tyler Rei (12-10) via KO em 2:02 de uma rodada
#7-Leah McCourt (5-1) derrotado 6-Janay Harding (6-5) por finalização (um triângulo) em 2:42 da segunda rodada
Danny Sabatello (11-1) derrotado Brett Johns (17-3) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexander Shabliy (20-3) derrotado #9-Alfie Davis (14-4) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Por favor, visite Bellator.com para obter informações adicionais.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER ART FOR THE KINGS

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ALTURA DE COMEÇAR® SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER ART FORTHE KINGS, AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE BOXING GOLDEN AGE OF DURÁN, HAGLER, HEARNS AND LEONARD

Four-Part Documentary Series Premieres

Domingo, Junho 6 em 8 PM ET / PT

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NOVA YORK - maio 21, 2021 - Showtime Sports Documentary Films has released the official trailer and poster art for the upcoming documentaryTHE KINGS, a four-part series chronicling the fierce rivalry between world champions and Boxing Hall of Famers known as the “Four Kings” –Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns, eSugar Ray Leonard. Premiering Sunday, Junho 6 em 8 p.m. ET / PT no canal Showtime, the series chronicles the four fighters’ dramatic and divergent ascents to greatness and the legendary matches they produced.

To watch and share the trailer, ir a: https://s.sho.com/3whPJTt

THE KINGS spotlights boxing’s evolution from the end of Muhammad Ali’s era to the era of the Four Kings, set against the seismic political and socio-economic shifts taking place in the United States. The Four Kings rose to fame as the presidency of Jimmy Carter and economic recession gave way to the boon of 1980s capitalism and excess harnessed by the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Arbusto. Through in-depth interviews and archival footage, the series also examines the very personal battles that each man waged on his unique journey to the center of the sports world.

THE KINGS is produced by Box To Box Film in association with Ingenious Media. The series is executive produced by James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Drive To Survive) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Drive To Survive), produced by Fiona Neilson (Oasis: Supersonic, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams) and directed by Mat Whitecross (Oasis: Supersonic, Road To Guantanamo, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).

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CAMPEÃO MUNDIAL VELASQUEZ DEFENDE SEU TÍTULO CONTRA KICKBOXING CAMPEÃO MUNDIAL KIELHOLTZ SEXTA-FEIRA, Julho 16 NA BELLATOR 262

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OS ANJOS - O evento principal Bellator 262 na sexta-feira, Julho 16 contará com o invicto campeão mundial de 125 libras Juliana Velasquez (11-0) fazendo a primeira defesa de seu título contra o campeão mundial peso mosca da BELLATOR Kickboxing e não. 4 classificados Denise Kielholtz (6-2). O cartão é proveniente da Mohegan Sun Arena em Uncasville, Conn. e vai ao ar ao vivo no SHOWTIME às 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Um número limitado de ingressos começando em $60 começar a ser vendido na sexta-feira, Junho 4, com uma pré-venda especial começando na quinta-feira, Junho 3 a partir de 10 a.m. para 10 p.m. E, e podem ser adquiridos em Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

A parte preliminar de BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz começa às 5:30 p.m. E / 2:30 p.m. PT e irá transmitir ao vivo no canal BELLATOR MMA no YouTube, Canal SHOWTIME Sports no YouTube e Pluto TV. Lutas adicionais serão anunciadas em uma data posterior.

Vindo do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, Velasquez, de 34 anos, faz a primeira defesa de seu título peso mosca desde que destronou o campeão inaugural Ilima-Lei Macfarlane em Bellator 254 em dezembro do ano passado. Sentado no Não. 2 lugar no ranking feminino de libra por libra da BELLATOR, Velásquez é ex-campeão nacional brasileiro de judô, uma disciplina de artes marciais que ela começou a treinar aos quatro anos. O produto Team Nogueira tem sido uma força dominante ao longo de sua imaculada carreira profissional de 11 lutas, incluindo seis vitórias sob o banner BELLATOR.

“I’m extremely excited and happy to get back in the BELLATOR cage and defend my title for the first time,” said Velasquez. “I’ve been training really hard, and I’m fully prepared to put on an incredible performance for my fans. Denise has been a great champion in the BELLATOR kickboxing ring, but this MMA belt is mine and it will be going back to Brazil with me after the fight.”

Already the reigning BELLATOR Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion, Kielholtz is looking to capture the promotion’s MMA gold as well when she straps on the BELLATOR MMA gloves for the seventh time. The Dutch striking sensation, known to fans as “Miss Dynamite,” is riding a four-fight MMA winning streak, including a first round knockout over former title challenger Kate Jackson em Bellator 247 outubro do ano passado. Much like her opponent, the 32-year-old Kielholtz holds a black belt in judo with multiple titles as a member of the Dutch National Judo Team.

“This is the moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a child,” said Kielholtz. “My journey in martial arts started when I was nine years old. I have earned multiple championships from kickboxing and judo and I feel like the universe has put everything together. All the hard work, all the sacrifices I have made in my life have all led me to this opportunity. This will be the crowning achievement of my career. This is mine.”

# # #

BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Cartão Principal:
ALTURA DE COMEÇAR
Sexta-feira, Julho 16 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #4-Denise Kielholtz (6-2)

Card preliminar:
Canal BELLATOR MMA no YouTube | Canal SHOWTIME Sports no YouTube | Plutão TV
5:30 p.m. E / 2:30 p.m. PT

Para obter mais informações sobre os próximos eventos BELLATOR MMA, visita BELLATOR.com.
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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS ATLANTA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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(Crédito da foto: Esther Lin / Showtime)

“Barrios is coming with power, and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Que ganhe o melhor," – Davis

“We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him," – Bairros

Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Seeks Title In A Third Division Against Unbeaten Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Headlining A SHOWTIME PPV® Sábado, Junho 26
In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From State Farm Arena In Atlanta

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ATLANTA (Maio 20, 2021) - Tetracampeão mundial Gervonta “Tank” Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their SHOWTIME PPV main event taking place Saturday, Junho 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Uma das maiores estrelas do boxe com apenas 26 anos de idade, Davis will take on a career-defining challenge in the undefeated Barrios, as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class. Com uma vitória, Davis realizará campeonatos mundiais em três divisões diferentes simultaneamente, um feito apenas alcançado por alguns lutadores na história. Standing in his way is the undefeated 26-year-old Barrios, que possui um 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign and holds a six-inch height advantage over Davis.

Davis returns to fight at State Farm Arena after selling out the venue in December 2019 during a star-studded event that saw him stop former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in the 12thand final round to capture a lightweight title.

Ingressos para o evento ao vivo na State Farm Arena, que é promovido pela Mayweather Promotions, Promoções GTD e Promoções TGB, go on sale tomorrow, Sexta-feira, Maio 21 em 10 a.m. E, e pode ser comprado em ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at State Farm Arena:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“Camp has been great for me. We know that Barrios is a bigger guy and that he can punch. We’re working hard each day in the gym, because we’re going up against a big task on June 26.

“We all have challenges we go through in life, and that’s what makes us strong. This is another challenge that I have on my road to success. I’m ready to walk through it and keep pushing.

“We know this is a dangerous fight. Barrios is coming with power and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Que ganhe o melhor.

“I took this fight because I want to be great. All the other big names at lightweight had scheduled fights so I felt like I wanted to go out and beat the best fighter out there for me.

“Even if he is bigger than me on fight night, não importa. This is all part of the sport. My goal is to break him down. If I can get him out of there, I’ll get him out of there. If it goes 12 rounds, assim seja. He’s big and strong, but he’s never faced anyone like me.

“We have to wait and see what happens on fight night. Different styles dictate what I need to show in the fight. We’ll see what he brings to the table, and then we’ll capitalize off of it.

“I’m not worried about losing any speed by adding weight. I’m going to be quick regardless. I think I’m going to be at my best at 140-pounds.

“Like all of the rest of my fights, this is going to be action packed. Don’t go get popcorn during the fight, because it could end at any moment. I bring what boxing needs, and that’s excitement. We all know when I fight, it’s never a boring fight. A partir da primeira rodada, until whenever it ends, I just keep coming, in all of my fights. That’s what you’re going to see June 26.”

MARIO BARRIOS

“This is a huge opportunity for me. ‘Tank’ called me out. I know he’s trying to do something great, but this is a dangerous fight for him. It’s going to be an action-packed fight. We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him.

“I fight to represent my city and my people. I’m going to go out there and do my best to make everybody proud.

“They might be looking at my fight against Batyr Akhmedov closely. But I think he has a totally different style and that this fight will be different than what they expect if they just watch that match. I don’t know what they see in me to want this fight, but none of it matters to me. All the questions are going to be answered on June 26.

“’Tank’ is jumping up two weight classes. He’s doing something a lot of great fighters have done. He even said it: this isn’t an easy fight for him. We’re ready to face the best version of ‘Tank’ that anyone has ever seen and it’s going to be war.

“I was surprised when his name was brought up to me. But whether you like ‘Tank’ or not, he has one of the biggest names in boxing. This is the type of fight that can skyrocket my name up there to the top level of the sport.

“’Tank’ is a good fighter and a very explosive fighter. There is the question of whether he’s bringing his power up to 140. I don’t have any concerns about it though. He’s the guy who has to show people he can handle my power at this weight.

“I’m excited to be fighting in Atlanta. This is my first time here actually but I know the fans here are very passionate. I’m expecting to see a great turnout here at State Farm Arena.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções Mayweather

“’Tank’ is a generational fighter. He has certain abilities that others just don’t. He’s special, but this is a dangerous fight for him. This is a tremendous challenge and I’m really excited for this fight.

“Atlanta is a hot market. Obviously the first fight they had in a long time was ‘Tank’ vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa and it was a packed sold out crowd in this building. The fans really enjoyed it. The city needs big events like this. We told the fans we were coming back and here we are.

“’Tank’ is chasing history. When you look back at a lot of all-time greats, they’ve gone through things no one else ever has. Looking to be a three-division champion at 26 years old is another example of him chasing greatness like that.

“’Tank’ is the most exciting fighter in the entire sport and he gives the fans what they want to see. He puts butts in seats. People gravitate to the way he fights. This new generation of fans that we have, they love him.”



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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.

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GERVONTA DAVIS SEEKS TITLE IN A THIRD DIVISION AGAINST UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV SATURDAY, Junho 26

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FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS SEEKS TITLE IN A THIRD DIVISION AGAINST UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV® Sábado, Junho 26 IN A PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT LIVE FROM STATE FARM ARENA IN ATLANTA

Top Contender Erickson Lubin and Former Unified Champion
Jeison Rosario Battle in WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event

Former Unified Champion Julian Williams Takes On Rugged Contender Brian Mendoza and Hard-Hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov Duels Former World Champion Argenis Mendez In Pay-Per-View Action Beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Tickets on Sale Friday at 10 a.m. E!

ATLANTA (Maio 19, 2021) - Tetracampeão mundial Gervonta “Tank” Davis will take on a career-defining challenge as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight 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 undercard 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 for the first time in 18 months to take onBrian 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 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, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. E, e pode ser comprado em ticketmaster.com. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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. Davis has already captured titles at 130 and 135-pounds. 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. Standing in his way is the undefeated 25-year-old Barrios, que possui um 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign while holding a six-inch height advantage over Davis.

“Gervonta Davis is looking to become a three-division world champion, and has a big undertaking in front of him in challenging Barrios for his WBA title at 140-pounds,”Disse Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções Mayweather. “Barrios is a warrior, and this is going to be Davis’ toughest fight to date. Atlanta, be ready for a show on June 26!"

Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) delivered a highlight-reel knockout in his last fight, producing another sensational and memorable performance that has made him a popular draw throughout the country. Davis stopped four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz with one powerful uppercut in that October 2020 fight and put Santa Cruz down and out for the first time in his illustrious career. Promovido pela Promoções Mayweather, Davis will make his second headline appearance on pay-per-view as he has asserted himself as a must-see headline attraction in his first pay-per-view

Davis first burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® em janeiro 2017. No momento, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. The Baltimore-native also owns knockout performances in world title fights over Jesus Cuellar in 2018 and Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019. O 2019 triumph over Gamboa came at a sold out State Farm Arena, during a year that also saw him fill venues in his hometown of Baltimore and Southern California.

“I’m excited to make history on June 26 in Atlanta and become a three-division world champion,"Disse Davis. “Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for my fight against Gamboa and I couldn’t wait to come back and headline a spectacular SHOWTIME PPV card. Mario Barrios is an undefeated champion, but he hasn’t ever faced anyone like me before. Moving up to 140-pounds is a big challenge but I’ve been working hard in camp and I’ll be ready. Thank you to my whole team for making this historic boxing event possible. Make sure you get your tickets early because this fight is definitely selling out! Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you!"

Bairros (26-0, 17 KOs) captured his 140-pound championship in September 2019, scoring two knockdowns and fighting through a cut to win a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native trains in Oakland, Calif., under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. Em sua excursão mais recente, Barrios knocked out Ryan Karl in the sixth-round of their clash on the pay-per-view undercard of Davis vs. Santa Cruz.

Standing nearly six-feet tall, Barrios debuted as a pro at super bantamweight in 2013 and had success moving up the rankings in the super featherweight division. His first 140-pound bout came in 2017 and saw him increase his power from his previous performances. At super lightweight, Barrios has scored knockouts in every fight except the title-winning performance against Akhmedov, where his power was still on display with a pair of knockdowns.

“Fighting on SHOWTIME PPV is a dream come true and an opportunity that I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Barrios. “Gervonta Davis is a pound-for-pound champion and it’s going to be an honor sharing the ring with him. This fight is my shining moment and the pinnacle of the boxing world, on the biggest stage possible. Boxing fans around the globe will be watching this fight and I’m coming to shock the world. To all my Mexican fans, I’m going to bring this historic victory home for La Raza.”

The 25-year-old Lubin (23-1, 16 KOs) has put together an impressive five-bout winning streak since a loss to unified 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017. Em sua excursão mais recente, he defeated U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha by unanimous decision in September of last year. Prior to the victory over Gausha, he became the first person to stop former champion Ishe Smith, in addition to a dominating victory over Nathaniel Gallimore in October 2019. A native of Orlando, Fla., Lubin is trained by acclaimed coach Kevin Cunningham as he continues his quest toward another title opportunity. Depois de uma carreira amadora estelar, Lubin turned pro at 18 years old in 2013, eventually being named “Prospect Of The Year” by ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.

“I’m so ready for this fight and we’ve been working hard in preparation for Rosario,” said Lubin. “This fight is another step closer to getting that world title shot. Coach Cunningham and I have a great game plan in place. We know this is going to be a tough fight and the fans are going to see a much-improved version of myself. I’ve taken my training to the next level during this training camp. Rosario is a former world champion who I know is going to bring his best, which is going to make for a great night of boxing. This card is stacked, but I’m going to steal the show with an incredible performance. I will not be denied, I’m coming out on top. It’s Hammer Time!"

Rosário (20-2-1, 14 KOs) will look to climb back into world title contention after losing his 154-pound belts to Jermell Charlo in their September 2020 choque. The 26-year-old captured the WBA and IBF belts by stopping Julian Williams in one of 2020’s biggest upsets. Born in the Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rosario rode an eight-fight unbeaten streak into the showdown with Williams, including victories over 154-pound contenders Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach, Jorge Cota and Marcos Hernandez. Coming into the Charlo matchup, Rosario had established his power by earning a stoppage victory or scoring a knockdown in seven of his previous nine contests.

“I make no excuses for losing the fight to Charlo, but that was then, and this is now,” said Rosario. “I have turned to a new page in my career with my new trainer Herman Caicedo. I will not lose again, especially in this fight against Lubin. He’s a great contender, and I respect his abilities, but I will knock him out on June 26.”

Philadelphia’s Williams (27-2-1, 16 KOs) became a unified world champion at 154-pounds in May 2019 when he upset Jarrett Hurd in one of the year’s best fights, winning a close-quarters brawl by unanimous decision. The 31-year-old dropped the titles in his first defense, losing to Jeison Rosario in January 2020. Williams had been riding a five-fight winning streak going into the Rosario matchup, in which he added victories over former champion Ishe Smith and hard-hitting contender Nathaniel Gallimore to his ledger.

“This has been the longest layoff of my career, so I’m excited to get back in the ring,"Disse Williams. “Mendoza is a decent fighter. I’ve even been in the gym with him and he’s a good guy. But on June 26, it’s going to be all business. I just need to come out on top. He doesn’t have anything that I haven’t seen before. I know he’ll be ready because this is like the Super Bowl for him. So I know he’ll be ready, but I’ll be ready too. If I’m able to get the win, then it’s on to bigger and better opportunities. But I’m definitely not looking past Brian because I know how seriously he’s taking this fight.”

Mendoza (19-1, 13 KOs) earned a career best-victory in his last outing, beating veteran contender Thomas LaManna by unanimous decision in August 2020. The 27-year-old has fought professionally since 2014, with his only defeat coming by a narrow split-decision in November 2019 against Larry Gomez. Mendoza was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he won two New Mexico Golden Gloves Championships as an amateur, and currently fights out of Las Vegas.

“This fight against Julian Williams is just the fight I’ve been waiting for,” said Mendoza. “I’m planning to take full advantage of the opportunity. Julian Williams is a great fighter, but after June 26, the whole world is going to know that I belong at this level.”

Born in Uzbekistan and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Akhmedov (8-1, 7 KOs) represented Turkey at the 2016 Jogos Olímpicos. The 30-year-old turned pro in 2017 and won his first seven pro fights, with six coming by knockout. His lone blemish came in an action-packed title fight against Mario Barrios in September 2019, where he was able to survive two knockdowns to make it a close fight, before eventually losing by decision. Mais recentemente, Akhmedov blasted out Ray Perez in the first round of their September 2020 choque.

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for a big fight on June 26,” said Akhmedov. “I’ve been training hard to get another shot at the title. I know that if I make a big statement and defeat a former world champion in Mendez, I expect my next fight will be for the title. I’m always in exciting fights that fans love, and this matchup is going to be no different.”

Um ex-campeão superpluma, Mendez (25-6-3, 12 KOs) tem a reputação de fornecer desafios rígidos para os melhores do esporte e provou ser um competidor durável com 140 libras, including his most recent outing that saw him drop a split-decision to Richardson Hitchins last December. Em 2019, Mendez fought to back-to-back draws against super lightweight contenders Anthony Peterson and Juan Heraldez. Nasceu em San Juan de La Maguana, República Dominicana, Mendez agora luta fora de Yonkers, N.I.. e possui vitórias sobre Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach e o ex-campeão Miguel Vazquez. Ele também enfrentou os ex-campeões Rances Barthelemy e Robert Easter Jr.

“I am ready for anything Akhmedov brings and then a world title fight after,”Disse Mendez. “I believe that I beat Hitchins in my last fight, even though I was coming off a long layoff. I’m in great shape right now. Akhmedov is a hard puncher, but the fans are going to see me shine against him. There is a lot left in my tank and that will be obvious to everyone on June 26.”

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BELLATOR MMA ANUNCIA RETORNO DE PÚBLICO AO VIVO E NOVA RELACIONAMENTO COM ELEVATE SPORTS VENTURES

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BELLATOR MMA PARA RECEBER FANS DE VOLTA A EVENTOS AO VIVO COMEÇANDO COM BELLATOR 260 ON junho 11 E SINALIZADOR 261 ON junho 25 NO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Elevate Sports Ventures se une ao Bellator MMA para apoiar o patrocínio, Estratégias de vendas de ingressos e premium

NOVA YORK - MAIO 19, 2021 -BELLATOR MMA, uma organização líder global de artes marciais mistas com os atletas de esportes de combate mais dominantes do mundo, está definido para dar as boas-vindas aos fãs presentes para assistir aos eventos ao vivo começando com BELLATOR 260: Lima vs. Amosovna sexta-feira, Junho 11, e BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskyem Sexta-feira, Junho 25, na Arena Mohegan Sun em Uncasville, Conn. Ambos os eventos serão transmitidos ao vivo no SHOWTIME®.

Para amplificar o retorno antecipado aos eventos com a participação de fãs, BELLATOR aproveitou a Elevate Sports Ventures, uma empresa de marketing de entretenimento e esportes inovadora e engenhosa, para apoiar o patrocínio, estratégias de venda de ingressos e premium para a marca internacionalmente conhecida de artes marciais mistas.

Um número limitado de ingressos começando em $60 estará disponível a partir desta sexta-feira, Maio 21 para BELLATOR 260: Lima vs. Amosove BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky para compra em Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

A integração da Elevate vem na esteira da mudança da BELLATOR MMA para seu novo e exclusivo EUA. parceiro de televisão, ALTURA DE COMEÇAR, que começou a transmitir os eventos da promoção em abril. A agência de esportes também apoiará o marketing da BELLATOR, estratégias operacionais e de roteamento para eventos futuros.

“Estamos muito entusiasmados por entrar no negócio com a Elevate,”Disse o presidente da BELLATOR MMA, Scott Coker. “Eles trazem uma quantidade enorme de conhecimento e experiência para a mesa com um histórico comprovado de fornecer resultados consistentes para as principais franquias de esportes profissionais, ligas e eventos. Parece que nossa família ficou maior, e estou confiante de que este novo relacionamento levará ao crescimento contínuo da marca BELLATOR. ”

“No Elevate, somos inspirados pela ambição da BELLATOR de conectar e se envolver de forma significativa com fãs novos e atuais, e direcionar agressivamente novos eventos ao vivo para seus diversos, base de fãs global,”Disse o presidente e CEO da Elevate Sports Ventures, Al Guido.  

Seguindo o BELLATOR desta sexta-feira 259: Cyborg vs. Ferreiro 2, BELLATOR MMA terá sediado 16 eventos sem espectadores presentes na Mohegan Sun Arena durante a pandemia COVID-19. Além, a promoção teve três cartas em Milão, Itália, e uma histórica noite de lutas em Paris, que marcou a primeira vez que uma grande promoção de MMA realizou um evento na França.

Elevate irá alavancar sua vertical de “Insights”, utilizando dados e práticas analíticas líderes do setor, para gerar patrocínios mais inteligentes, metas e estratégias de vendas premium e de ingressos, incluindo a produção de análises de perfil de fãs baseadas em dados, produto e estratégias de preços, modelagem de pontuação de chumbo e muito mais para o front office da BELLATOR MMA, marca global e futuros eventos ao vivo.

Para obter mais informações sobre os próximos eventos BELLATOR MMA, visitaBELLATOR.com.

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BADOU JACK AND LUIS ARIAS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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Also Featuring Non-Televised Undercard Fighters Jean Carlos Torres, Dorian Khan Jr., Jalil Hackett and Micky Scala

Two-Division Champion Jack and Veteran Contender Arias Preview Respective SHOWTIME PPV Matchups Taking Place Sunday, Junho 6 do Hard Rock Stadium em Miami Gardens

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LAS VEGAS (Maio 18, 2021) - campeão mundial de duas divisões Badou Jack and veteran contender Luis Arias previewed their respective showdowns during a Las Vegas media workout Tuesday, before they step in the ring for separate attractions of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul SHOWTIME PPV undercard on Sunday, Junho 6 do Hard Rock Stadium em Miami Gardens.

Jack will return to the ring for a rematch against WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal, while Arias squares off against former unified champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd on the pay-per-view beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

The event also featured Mayweather Promotions’ fighters Jean Carlos Torres, Dorian Khan Jr., Jalil Hackett e Micky Scala, who will compete in separate non-televised bouts on Sunday, Junho 6. Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from the Mayweather Boxing Club:

JACK Badou

“Floyd called me in January last year and told me the rematch was on for April. That was last year. It’s been done since we walked out of the ring the first time, but I’m happy it’s finally done. I’m happy it’s here and I’m ready to put on a show.

“I’m trying to perfect everything in preparation for this matchup. Better nutrition. Better conditioning. Better sparring. I’m trying to be better at everything.

“This is my second fight with my new trainer Johnathan Banks. The first was just a tune-up fight. It wasn’t a high-level fight. It was an eight-rounder, so it was just like a sparring session. But I’m in way better shape than I was in the last camp and I’m ready to go.

“My fight is going to be a hell of a fight. Everybody knows that. It was a Fight of the Year contender last time. Floyd vs. Logan is going to be entertainment. That’s a different kind of fight, but Floyd is going to put on a show. All of the eyeballs are going to be on that night so it’s going to be a great night.

“Pascal likes trying to get under my skin, but I’m too calm. I’m too confident for that. No final do dia, he’s a veteran, I’m a veteran and it’s going to be a great fight night.

“I thought I won the first fight. 75 percent of everybody that watched the fight thought I won. There was only one judge that had experience, Julie Lederman, and she had me winning. The other two might have scored his so-called punches but it is what it is.

“Johnathan Banks is my new coach. He’s great. He’s only a year older than me so we have great chemistry together and everything has been working great. It was a little hard in the beginning to adjust to certain things, but now in camp I feel great in sparring and everything we’re doing right now.”

LUIS ARIAS

“It feels amazing to be involved in this event. For a fighter like me who’s been up and down, who was undefeated at one point and then lost it all, went from being one of the best to being overlooked, to be able to fight my way through and to be able to keep fighting and keep working to get back on this big stage is truly a blessing. Estou feliz. Sou abençoado. I can’t wait to get on that stage.

“Boxing is my life and I had to make the necessary changes to get back to this level. I’ve already been to the highest level and I fell short. I got the experience of being there, I know what I need to do to get there and I made those necessary changes. It’s one of the reasons I came back to Vegas, to start training over here to get that experience, to get to that level and to get better. That’s what I’ve been doing and that’s why I’ve been able to prove that I still belong. Floyd saw it. I sparred Floyd. He sees that I still got it and I’m making the changes. He sees how my body is changing and he sees that I can still compete.”

JEAN CARLOS TORRES

“I’m very happy to be on this card. I am going to give the best fight that I can for all my fans. I’m going to do the best that I can.”

DORIAN KHAN JR.

“It feels good to be a part of this event. I’m just getting ready for my fight and focusing on that, but it’s a good opportunity so I’m ready.”

JALIL HACKETT

“It’s amazing to sign with Floyd Mayweather and be a part of this event. É um sonho tornado realidade. I’ve worked so hard since I was eight years old and I’m finally here getting the fruits of my labor.”

MICKY SCALA

“It feels great to be part of the biggest event probably in boxing history. I’m super excited. My family and friends are super excited. We have a lot of fans that are excited and I can’t wait to put on a show. I’m very thankful to Mayweather Promotions for getting me on this card and giving me this opportunity. I’m going to make the best of it.

“That fight before the pandemic at Sam’s Town was a big motivation for me during the down time to stay ready because I knew another fight was going to come soon. My family was a big part of that motivation. I want to make sure that they can live however they want to, so I’m working hard every single day. I’ve been ready to fight since the day the pandemic started until now. I can’t wait to put on a show in Miami.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS

“We have two hot events coming up. We have the Floyd event with him taking on Logan Paul. Tremendous undercard from top to bottom. We have all my pro debut guys. I call them my starting five. And then we have Chad Ochocinco who is going to be fighting in an exhibition. Everybody is dying to see that. And then we have former unified champion Jarrett Hurd taking on Mayweather Promotions’ own Luis Arias. I think that will be a tremendous fight. Those guys will be looking to steal the show in a 10-round bout. No co-main event, we have none other than Pascal vs. Tomada. That will be a war. Their first fight was a Fight of the Year and I expect nothing different. The fans are really in for a treat with that fight.

“We were just waiting for the right opportunity to make the Pascal vs. Jack rematch. This is a tremendous platform. It’s a huge event and it’s the type of platform that these two guys deserve, to be seen on a global situation around the world.

“My starting five is filled with top-tier talent. I know talent when I see it. Each and every one of these guys I’ve had a great look at up close and personal and I was beyond impressed. Floyd was also. All of them have big futures.

“Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul is entertainment. Floyd is an entertainer. Logan Paul is an entertainer. One thing about the Paul brothers is they’ve shown they can have an impact on anything that they do. I’ve been very impressed with both of those guys, especially Logan. I call him the king of the internet. One thing about both of them is that they’ve been extremely consistent at what they’ve been doing. I’m not going to stand here and pretend that these guys are ready for championship fights because they’re not, but they work extremely hard and they’re very good at what they do.”

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JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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WBC Middleweight World Champion Charlo Faces Hard-Hitting Montiel in Special Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, Junho 19 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on SHOWTIME®

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HOUSTON – May 18, 2021 - Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and hard-hitting 160-pound contender Juan Macías Montiel met face-to-face for the first time Tuesday during a kick-off press conference as they preview the main event of a special Juneteenth Day celebration in Charlo’s hometown of Houston Saturday, Junho 19 at Toyota Center headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo will fight in Houston for the fourth time as a pro and look to keep his undefeated record intact against the upset-minded Montiel.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and feature rising lightweight contender Isaac Cruz lutando contra o ex-campeão do mundo Francisco Vargas in the 10-round co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, ex-campeão mundial Angelo Leo returns to take on Mexican contender Aaron Alameda em um 10-redonda super galo luta.

Here is what Charlo, Montiel and their trainers had to say Tuesday:

Charlo JERMALL:

“Junho 19, ele vai ser fogos de artifício. A parade. A celebration. Me and Ronnie Shields get a chance to do it again. I’m working hard. I was working hard before I even knew who Montiel was. Desta vez, you get a chance to see all the hard work I’ve put in for so many years. It’s a dream come true to be able to fight in my city and I get a chance to do it with a crowd. Tune in and get your tickets because it’s going to be a great night of boxing.

“There’s no better day to fight than Juneteenth. It’s a celebration for me and my people and I get to represent them and carry them on my back. To be able to do it for my city right here at the Toyota Center – it’s going to be an amazing night of boxing.

“Montiel is fearless. He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. At this point, he understands where he’s at. Esta é uma grande luta. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter. The people want to see me get tested, direito? I want to see those big fights, muito. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.

“I’m going to whoop his ass. He doesn’t stand a chance. They’re all confident. I got the belt. The belt ain’t going nowhere. Toyota Center, get ready. It’s going to be fireworks June 19. He can be as confident as he wants, but when we get in there he’s going to have to figure it out.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world. I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Nothing. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

“A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. Mas, sim, to date, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.

“I got the belt. Champions fight champions. We unify. Mas se não, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple G, Canelo and Andrade – the belts are out there so eventually it will happen. I’m not in a rush. Sou jovem. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best.

“If Triple G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL:

“We are focused on preparing as well as possible. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are taking it as such with a lot of dedication and discipline. We are ready to put on a great show on June 19.

“This is the fight I always dreamed of. I am all about challenging myself and fighting against the best of the best. I have been training hard and I believe in myself. I will be ready to come out and win.

“We’re fighting in Houston because I don’t think that I’m in a position to choose or dictate anything right now. I will fight anywhere in order to make my dream of becoming a champion come true. If we have to fight on the moon, then let’s fight on the moon.

“I believe that power is the great equalizer, a legit advantage in boxing, since it can change the fortunes of any fighter inside the ring. I consider my power an advantage in my favor.

“I have fought and prepared so hard for the opportunity to go and get this championship belt. I have done things the right way, there is no reason for things to go wrong. As I said previously, I am not in a position to choose where to fight. I just have to keep training hard like I have since I was four years old.

“I’m happy that there will be fans in the stands. I don’t feel any pressure, because it’s all about Latin pride and support and that motivates me.

“I think Charlo is a great fighter, super talented and the world champion for a reason. I have been preparing my whole life for this.

“I don’t think that all Mexicans just go on attack mode by default, you also have to be smart and think things through depending on how the fight goes.”

Ronnie Shields, CHARLO’S TRAINER:

“Jermall Charlo has worked his butt off in the gym and he continues to do that. To defend your title in your backyard, in your hometown, that’s a very special thing. Not only is it going to be special because of that, it’s going to be special because Juneteenth is a very special day for all African Americans in the state of Texas. We’re looking forward to a great fight. Montiel is a really great fighter and we know we can’t underestimate anybody. We’re going to be in the best condition we’ve ever been in every time we fight and we’re going to continue to do that. We’re looking forward to having everybody come out for this great celebration.

“I think a lot of people were surprised how easily Jermall beat Sergey Derevyanchenko. He was the No. 1 contendor. He was the mandatory defense. He gave Triple G problems. He gave Danny Jacobs problems. And Jermall beat him.”

EDUARDO MONTIEL, MONTIEL’S TRAINER:

“Training camp is an ongoing process. Things are going swimmingly, just like we wanted them to. We are very happy and so glad people have welcomed us here in Houston with open arms.

“I’m hoping for Montiel to be in his best physical, mental and emotional shape to come out with a win on June 19. Our biggest advantage right now is that we are already settled in here in the United States, free of the distractions and temptations we might have back home in Mexico.

“I think that a victory of this magnitude would make Montiel the face of Mexican boxing, rubbing elbows with the Canelos of the world. Life would change overnight for him.”

DOUG HALL, GENERAL MANAGER, TOYOTA CENTER:

“We welcome SHOWTIME and our friends from Premier Boxing Champions back to Toyota Center. We have a great history of hosting combat sports in this fine arena. We’re really excited about what Jermall Charlo and Juan Macías Montiel are going to bring to the Toyota Center on June 19. Os ingressos já estão à venda em toyotacenter.com and we are looking forward to a great night as we bring back live events to this market. We can do it successfully and safely and we want to see everybody come and see a great championship boxing match.”

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LOS ANGELES- BELLATOR MMA confirmou o card de luta completo paraBELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2esteSexta-feira, Maio 21 no Mohegan Sun Arena. O evento fecha um mês emocionante de ação para BELLATOR, e vai ao ar AO VIVO no SHOWTIME às9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Com planos para continuar seu domínio sobre a divisão peso-pena feminino, Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) colocará seu campeonato mundial em jogo contra o Não. 4 pluma classificadosLeslie Smith(12-8-1) em uma revanche para coroar a melhor atleta feminina de 145 libras do mundo.

O BELLATOR MMA 259 cartão principal em SHOWTIME é carregado de cima para baixo, incluindo ex-campeão peso galo Darion Caldwell (15-4) revanche Não. 6 peso galo classificado Leandro Higo (20-5) em um concurso de 135 libras, um confronto dos cinco principais pesos médios entre o invicto Não. 3 classificados Austin Vanderford (10-0) e n. 4 classificados Fabian Edwards (9-1), e uma luta de meio-médio que verá as listras Jaleel Willis (14-2) enfrentar o ex-campeão da LFA Maycon Mendonca (11-4), quem fará sua estreia promocional. Fechando a ação do card principal estará o invicto Jackson Wink-product e No. 9 classificado meio-pesado Christian Edwards (4-0) desafiando o Mississippi Ben Parrish (4-1).

Como parte do lançamento de BELLATOR MMA no SHOWTIME, a rede está oferecendo aos telespectadores que são novos no serviço de streaming SHOWTIME um teste gratuito de 30 dias, seguido por uma taxa de assinatura mensal com desconto de US $ 4,99 / mês pelos próximos seis meses. Os espectadores podem se inscrever emSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Os assinantes receberão dois eventos BELLATOR MMA premier por mês durante 2021 e além, com todos os eventos programados para ir ao ar ao vivo em 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT em qualquer lugar onde o serviço SHOWTIME esteja disponível.

O card preliminar de nove lutas não tem falta de lutas cheias de ação, apresentando um confronto top-10 meio-pesado entre No. 7 classificadosGrant Neal(5-0) e n. 8 classificadosTyree Fortune(5-0) e o retorno da superestrela israelense de peso leveAviv Gozali (5-0), enquanto ele espera aumentar suas cinco finalizações no primeiro round e quebrar o recorde de 11 segundos por finalização. Mais, o carismático não. 8 classificou o peso-mosca femininoValerie Loureda (3-0), the always-excitingVocê Awad(23-13, 1 NC), e n. 6 ranked Australian featherweightJanay Harding (6-4), who takes on No. 7 ranked Irish sensationLeah McCourt(4-1). Finalmente, Não. 9 classificado leveAlfie Davis (14-3) makes his sixth promotional appearance against BELLATOR newcomerAlexander Shabliy (19-3).

Todas as preliminares serão transmitidas ao vivo em5:30 p.m. E / 2:30 p.m. PT no canal BELLATOR MMA no YouTube, Canal SHOWTIME Sports no YouTube e Pluto TV. Listagens completas das lutas estão abaixo:

BELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2Cartão Principal:

ALTURA DE COMEÇAR

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Featherweight World Title Main Event: c-Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) vs. #4-Leslie Smith(12-8-1)

Galo Co-Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (15-4) vs. #6-Leandro Higo(20-5)

Middleweight Bout: #3-Austin Vanderford (10-0) vs. #4-Fabian Edwards (9-1)

Welterweight Bout: Jaleel Willis (14-2) vs.Maycon Mendonca (11-4)

Light Heavyweight Bout: #9-Christian Edwards (4-0) vs.Ben Parrish (4-1)

 Card preliminar: 

Canal BELLATOR MMA no YouTube | Canal SHOWTIME Sports no YouTube | Plutão TV

5:30 p.m. E / 2:30 p.m. PT

Leve Bout: Você Awad (23-13, 1 NC) vs.Nate Andrews (16-3)

Light Heavyweight Bout: #7-Grant Neal (5-0) vs. #8-Tyree Fortune (5-0)

flyweight Bout: Sumiko Inaba (1-0) vs.Kristina Katsikis(1-1)

Leve Bout: Aviv Gozali (5-0) vs.Sean Felton (5-2-1)

flyweight Bout: #8-Valerie Loureda (3-0) vs.Hannah Guy(2-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Davion Franklin (2-0) vs.Tyler Rei (12-9)

Pena Bout: #6-Janay Harding(6-4) vs. #7-Leah McCourt (4-1)

Leve Bout: #9-Alfie Davis(14-3) vs.Alexander Shabliy(19-3)

*Cartão sujeitas a alterações.

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