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CINCINNATI (Қаңтар 10, 2017) – Former four-division world champion and Cincinnati-native Адриен “Мәселе” Broner (32-2, 24 КО) will headline in his hometown as he takes on hard-hitting contender Адриан Granados (18-4-2, 12 КО) in the 12-round main event of КӨРСЕТІЛІМ УАҚЫТЫ CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Televised coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/6 p.m. PT and will feature exciting undercard action that will be announced shortly.
“I’m back at home and excited to get back in the ring,” Broner деді. “Мен күресуге дайынмын. The boxing game isn’t the same without me. Granados is a solid guy who beat someone that no one thought he would beat. I know him well and I know there’s no doubt he’ll be ready to fight.”
“I’m fully prepared to go to war with Adrien Broner on February 18 Цинциннати,” said Granados. “I’m very thankful to Tom Brown of TGB promotions and my manager Andy Zak for helping me get this big opportunity on SHOWTIME. I’m training hard and I will come out victorious on fight night.”
On-шараларға билет, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, Бас бағаланады $250, $100, $75, $50 мен $30, қолданыстағы алымдар, соның ішінде емес, және сату бүгін 3 p.m. ЖӘНЕ. Билеттер онлайн сатып алуға болады www.ticketmaster.com немесе қоңырау шалу арқылы 1-800-745-3000. “This is going to be a great fight and a great step forward for our company,” said Ravone Littlejohn, CEO of About Billions. “Cincinnati appreciates when Adrien fights at home. Boxing provides a thrill that exceeds other professional sports in our area.”
“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to co-promoting another event with About Billions, as Adrien Broner looks to put on a big show in his hometown of Cincinnati,” Леонард Ellerbe деді, Мэйуэзер Promotions бас директоры. “We’re anticipating a big crowd to support Adrien as he takes on the very tough Adrian Granados, in addition to the exciting undercard bouts that should make this a great night of boxing at Cintas Center and live on SHOWTIME.”
“Adrian Granados has demonstrated his skill and his ability to compete in this sport multiple times,” said Tom Brown, TGB Науқандар Президенті. “This is proven with his record of huge upsets. I am confident that Ақпан 18 ешқандай айырмашылығы жоқ болады. It will be another win and another big upset.”
27-жастағы уақытта, Broner is one of the most accomplished and outspoken young stars in the sport today. After picking up world titles at 130, 135 мен 147 фунт, Broner earned a belt in a fourth weight division in October 2015 when he defeated tough Russian Khabib Allakhverdiev via a stoppage in the 12ші and final round in his last hometown appearance. Broner boasts a 9-1 record in world title fights on his way to picking up belts in four weight divisions. He will be fighting in his hometown for the 15ші time in a pro career that has seen him defeat the likes of Paulie Malignaggi, Daniel Ponce De Leon, Ashley Theophane, John Molina Jr., Antonio DeMarco and Gavis Rees. Broner compiled a 300-19 amateur record under the guidance of his trainer Mike Stafford, who continues to train him throughout his pro career.
A tough fighter representing Chicago, Granados enters this fight on a five-bout winning streak, including his impressive stoppage over then unbeaten top contender Amir Imam in November 2015. Таяуда, the 27-year-old dominated Ariel Vasquez over eight rounds in July. Granados has picked up wins over previously unbeaten fighters Mark Salser, Antonio Canas, Antton Slaughter and Imam. Granados’ defeats have all come in close contests and by either split or majority decisions. With a win over Broner, Granados can position himself for his first career world title shot.
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