Hollywood, IBCE. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, 2016) –
Undefeated lightweight world champion Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (24-0, 13 Kos)
will make his first title defense against former world champion Mickey “The Spirit” Bey (22-1-1, 10 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm
Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau
Ntsia hlau loj Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 3
at the Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hotel &
Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/PT as unbeaten Puerto Rican prospectEmmanuel Rodriguez (14-0, 10 Kos) takes on hard-hitting Mexican Victor “Pitufo” Proa (28-1-2, 21 Kos) in a 10-round bantamweight affair.
“There were rumors that a fight between me and Mickey Bey was on the brink of happening prior to my fight against Denis Shafikov, so now that it is here, I know it was destined to happen,” hais tias Barthelemy. “I’m not a rookie anymore. I’m not going into this worried or nervous about it being my first title defense at 135. I’m comfortable enough now to see every fight as just another challenge I need to execute my game plan the most effectively and with the least amount of errors.”
“Barthelemy won my title, I had to vacate it due to a hand injury, so all he is doing is keeping it warm for me,” said Bey. “Kev cob qhia camp yog yuav zoo. I have been training hard for over a month. I have the best team in the business, with the most knowledgeable trainers. I’m looking forward to the challenge with him being undefeated and a two-time world champion. We both have a lot of skills, so it will make an entertaining fight for sure.”
“I want to challenge all of the bantamweight champions to fight me so they can see a real athlete in the ring,” hais tias Rodriguez. “I have been training hard. This is a lifestyle for me. I have been training since December and on June 3, I am going to deliver a knockout.”
“I’m excited about this opportunity against a good young fighter,” said Proa. “I’ve been training hard and feel like this is my time. I’m going to come forward and see what this guy can do.”
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Kings Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and Panther Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $130, $80, $60 thiab $35 thiab yog muag tam sim no. All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, hauv internet ntawm www.myhrl.com,www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:30 pm, with the first fight set to begin at 6:30 p.m. *Additional fees may apply.
“This will be a tremendous night of boxing on Spike TV,” hais tias Marshall Kauffman ntawm huab tais lub Promotions. “Barthelemy is an up-and-coming star in the sport and he is facing a former world champion who never lost his belt in the ring. This will be a great fight and there should be a great atmosphere with a lot of Cuban boxing fans there to support their world champion.”
“We’re looking forward to bringing a great night of boxing to the State of Florida. We’re giving the fans another treat come June 3rd. The card is stacked with matchups that will undoubtedly be crowd pleasers,” Hais Leonard Ellerbe, CEO ntawm Mayweather Promotions. “Both Mickey Bey and Rances Barthelemy have world titles under their belts, so they will bring in the experience of being able to perform, and match it up against one another to see who will come out the best man standing at the end of the night.”
“We at Panther Promotions are very excited for this June 3rd card at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Twv txiaj yuam pov,” said Elliot Alvarado, CEO, Panther Promotions. “We are proudly joining forces with both Mayweather and Kings Promotions, which are featuring PBC on Spike TV. This is going to be a sensational evening of boxing featuring Cuban Lightweight Champion Rances Barthelemy vs. Cleveland’s own former champion, Mickey Bey. Our goal is to bring back the classic fights to the Seminole Hard Rock Live in South Florida.”
Ib tug Cuban pib xyaum ua teb chaws tau zus ib, 29-year-old Barthelemy has yet to taste defeat since turning pro in 2009. Yug nyob rau hauv teb chaws Cuba tab sis tam sim no sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Las Vegas, he won a super featherweight world title in July 2014 by defeating Argenis Mendez in impressive fashion, and followed that up with a second round TKO victory over Angino Perez. After dominating former champion Antonio DeMarco in June, he won a world title in a second division when he impressively defeated Denis Shafikov in December.
Bey won his world title in 2014 with a decision victory over long reigning champion Miguel Vasquez. The 32-year-old vacated his title due to inactivity and injuries but returned in December to defeat previously unbeaten Naim Nelson by decision to earn himself a shot at the very title he vacated. Bey’s previous victories include defeats against Alan Herrera, Carlos Cardenas and Hector Velazquez.
Thaum cia li 23-xyoo-laus, Rodriguez tau rau ib tug ceev ceev khiav ntawm ib lub ntiaj teb title sib ntaus vim txoj siav nyob rau hauv pro 2012. Nws ua nws U.S. debut in November by stopping Eliecer Aquino after previously taking down Gabor Molnar, Luis Hinojosa thiab Alex Rangel nyob rau hauv 2015. Lub Manati, Puerto Rico-born fighter will bring his exciting style into the ring against another tough opponent on June 3.
Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Monterrey, Mexico, Proa will be fighting in the U.S. for the third time when he takes on Rodriguez on June 3. The 31-year-old was unbeaten in his first 28 pro starts and has won his last two bouts, including most recently a first round stoppage of Oswaldo Delgado in February.
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