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CINCINNATI (มกราคม 10, 2017) – Former four-division world champion and Cincinnati-native เอเดรีย “ปัญหา” Broner (32-2, 24 คอส) will headline in his hometown as he takes on hard-hitting contender เอเดรียกรานา (18-4-2, 12 คอส) in the 12-round main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Televised coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 9 p.m. และ/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 กล่าวว่า. “ผมพร้อมที่จะต่อสู้. 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 ในซินซิน,” 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.”
ตั๋วสำหรับการถ่ายทอดสด, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, มีราคาอยู่ที่ $250, $100, $75, $50 และ $30, ไม่รวมค่าธรรมเนียม, และมีการขายในวันนี้ที่ 3 p.m. และ. ตั๋วสามารถซื้อออนไลน์ได้ที่ www.ticketmaster.com หรือโทร 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,” กล่าวว่าลีโอนาร์ Ellerbe, ซีอีโอของ Mayweather โปรโมชั่น. “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,” ทอมบราวน์กล่าวว่า, ประธานของ TGB โปรโมชั่น. “This is proven with his record of huge upsets. I am confident that กุมภาพันธ์ 18 จะไม่แตกต่างกัน. It will be another win and another big upset.”
27 ปีเก่า, Broner is one of the most accomplished and outspoken young stars in the sport today. After picking up world titles at 130, 135 และ 147 ปอนด์, Broner earned a belt in a fourth weight division in October 2015 when he defeated tough Russian Khabib Allakhverdiev via a stoppage in the 12th 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 15th time in a pro career that has seen him defeat the likes of Paulie Malignaggi, Daniel Ponce De Leon, แอชลีย์ Theophane, จอห์นจูเนียร์โมลินา, 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. ส่วนใหญ่เมื่อเร็ว ๆ นี้, 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. กรานา’ 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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