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Tensions Flare At Final Press Conference For Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios Welterweight World Title Eliminator

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David Benavidez Promises To Knock Out Ronald Gavril In WBC Super Middleweight World Championship Rematch In Co-Feature Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
Sabado, Pebrero. 17, Live sa showtime® from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Itinanghal ni Premier Boxing Champions
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Las Vegas (Pebrero. 15, 2018) – Dalawang-division world champion Danny Garcia at dating kampeon ng mundo Brandon Rios faced off Thursday at the final press conference for their WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator ito Sabado, February 17live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center, at ipinakita sa pamamagitan ng Premier Boxing Champions.
Garcia, who returns for his first bout since a unification showdown with Keith Thurman, promised to put on a show, while a confident Rios assured he was 100 percent prepared for what he deemed a “make or break” lumaban.
Sabado ng co-main event stole the show Thursday as undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez promised to send top-rated contender Ronald Gavril into retirement in their anticipated rematch of a thrilling 2017 split-decision. Gavril, who floored Benavidez in the final minute of their Fight of the Year nominee, promised a different outcome in Sabado ng rematch.
Ang showtime Championship Boxing telecast ay magsisimula sa 10 p.m. AT/7 p.m. PT with welterweight contenders Yordenis Ugas at Ray Robinson facing offin an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Mayweather Promotions at TGB Promotions, ay sa sale ngayon at ay makukuha sa AXS.com.
Here is what the fighters had to say from Rhythm & Riffs Lounge in Las Vegas:
DANNY GARCIA
“I took a little under a year off just to enjoy my life. I’ve worked hard my whole life; I’ve been boxing for 20 taon. I just wanted to be a regular person and let my mind rest, spend time with my daughter and enjoy some of my money.
“Higit sa anumang bagay, I just felt like I needed the rest. It wasn’t about the hunger because I’ve always had passion for the sport. Gustung-gusto ko boxing. I love the competition.
“I’m back now and I’ve been in camp for three months. Ako pagsasanay mahirap. I feel great and I feel confident.
“It was a close fight against Thurman. I walked out of there with no injuries. Thurman was the one with the elbow injury, so he took more punishment than me. I could easily be unified champion of the world right now. Sa katapusan ng araw, I’m a champion. That’s my mindset. What doesn’t break me, makes me stronger.
“It feels great to be from Philly right now. The atmosphere is crazy. When the Eagles won the Super Bowl, it felt like I won. They motivated me to go out there and do what I have to do.
“It’s the Danny Garcia show so I’m going to go in there and do what I want to do. I’m going to dictate the pace. If we want to bang, we can bang. If we want to box, we can box.
“I’ve faced fighters that came straight at me before. I’ve faced fighters that moved. I’m prepared for whatever. I’m a young veteran in the sport and what made me a true champion is adapting to anything and overcoming adversity. If I have to overcome adversity sa Sabado gabi, then I’m going to do that because that’s what I was built for.
“I need to get a victory sa Sabado gabi. I can’t overlook anybody. I’ve seen some crazy things happen in boxing. One punch can change everything, so I’m just focused sa Sabado gabi.”
BRANDON RIOS
“Handa na akong 100 porsiyento. I’m ready to give the fans an exciting show and that’s what I’ve prepared for. That’s my style. I always come forward and I come to fight. We ain’t dancing, we’re going to be fighting.
“Robert Garcia has always been my brother. He’s a brother from another mother. It felt great to be back with Robert Garcia and I’m just ready for the fight now. Him and Donald Leary have me confident in myself, and that’s the most important thing.
“I’m going to take advantage of every opportunity. This can make or break me. I’m doing everything right in training and dieting. I usually say I can’t wait until weigh-ins but this time I can’t wait until Sabado.
“There’s no weight issue at all. I’m perfectly on-weight right now. I’m perfectly fine health-wise, there’s no injuries. Ako ay 100 percent ready.”
DAVID BENAVIDEZ
“I’m going to put Gavril into retirement after this fight. Pupunta ako sa magpatumba sa kanya out. This is going to be the fight of the night so you guys don’t want to miss it. He’s not going to want to box again after I get done with him.
“He dropped me but I wasn’t hurt at any point of that fight. I got back up and smiled. I did not feel his power at all.
“It wasn’t a tough decision to give him a rematch because it was a great fight. I just want to give the fans the fights they want to see. They said the first one was a war, let’s make this one a war too.
“I’m not offended by Gavril’s talk because he’s a good fighter. This is just more hype for the fight and more motivation for me to go in there and make it a war.
“Oras na ito, there’s going to be a little bit more boxing. I really want to put this guy away so in order to do that, I need to step up every part of my game.”
Ronald Gavril
“In the first fight, I proved to everybody that I have the skill and the power to be the best in this division. I thought that I won the fight, especially with the knockdown. So now, I had more than eight weeks to prepare for this fight when I only had four weeks for the first fight. I’m better now.
“I was not surprised Benavidez gave me the rematch because it was such a good fight. I think Benavidez talks to much. He said before the first fight that he was coming to stop me in four rounds or five rounds. He cannot stop me. At ngayon, he said the same thing before this fight. He can’t do that. Why do you think he got a new fitness coach?”
YORDENIS UGAS
“Moving up from 140 sa 147 sa 2016 has been great for me. Putting on the extra weight only makes me stronger.
“I’m ready to fight Robinson. nararamdaman ko 100 percent and after I fight him sa Sabado, I’m looking forward to fighting (Errol) Spence if I’m successful.
“I’m going to jump on the fact that I have length and reach on him. I have the height advantage. I can find a way to come in and attack the body first.
“Ito ay tiyak ang pinakamalaking laban ng aking career. It’s an eliminator so I’m going for the win sa Sabado gabi.”
RAY ROBINSON
“At one point, I used to put a lot of pressure on myself because of my name. I put so much pressure on myself that I even think I lost a couple fights. I look up to Sugar Ray Robinson, but I’m here to put my own footprints in the sand.
“I have learned from every fight and gotten better every fight as a pro and as a person. I have a great team now and they have only added to my craft.
“I feel confident. I did all of the hard work in the gym with my team. This is the easy part. I can box with a blindfold on. That’s the one thing I know how to do – lumaban. Sa Sabado, all of my hard work is going to pay off.”
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Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios Plus David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril and Yordenis Ugas vs. Ray Robinson Fight Week Media Workout Quotes & Mga Larawan

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Sabado, Pebrero. 17, Live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Itinanghal ni Premier Boxing Champions
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Las Vegas (Pebrero 14, 2018) – Dalawang-division world champion Danny Garcia at dating kampeon ng mundo Brandon Rios hosted a media workout in Las Vegas on Wednesday ahead of WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator this Saturday, Pebrero 14 live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center, at ipinakita sa pamamagitan ng Premier Boxing Champions.
Sa co-pangunahing kaganapan, undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez and top-rated contender Ronald Gavril meet in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast begins at 10 p.m. AT/7 p.m. PT with welterweight contenders Yordenis Ugas at Ray Robinson facing offin an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Mayweather Promotions at TGB Promotions, ay sa sale ngayon at ay makukuha sa AXS.com.
Here is what the fighters had to say from House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Wednesday:
DANNY GARCIA
“I’m just hungry for this fight. At the end of the day I have the passion for boxing, and I love the competition. That’s what motivates me and that’s what has motivated me to get back in there and get back on top. It all starts sa Sabado gabi.
“I can’t worry about what [Brandon] ginagawa. At the end of the day I know he trained his heart out for this fight and this is an opportunity of a lifetime for him. Ito ay isang malaking labanan para sa akin. I have to go in there and show that I’m one of the best fighters in the world. I just have to go in there and be Danny Garcia.
“It’s great to be back here in Vegas. This is a big-fight atmosphere and it just motivates me. I feel good and I can’t wait to go in there and fight.
“I’m going to do a little bit of everything, it just depends how I feel. I’m gonna bang, I’m gonna box. Pupunta ako upang i-back up sa kanya. I’m going to do everything.
“I try to knock everyone out in the first round. I’ll go and get that check. Twelve rounds or less. I’d like to get it done in under eight or six. But if not I’ll go 12 round. I have a great team and I’ve been training hard.
“I don’t blame Keith Thurman for not wanting to fight me again. I wouldn’t want to fight me two times in row. My journey and my superstardom start again sa Sabado gabi. My job then is to show the work and that I’m still one of the superstars of this sport.
“Ako ay 29 years old and in the prime of my career. It starts now. I’m ready to get back on track.
“I represent Philly wherever I go. I represent all Latinos all around the world. When you’re a world champion boxer you represent everyone around the world.
“He likes to bang…gawin natin. I feel like I’m the stronger man and there’s no need to back up. If that’s what it takes to get the job done.”
BRANDON RIOS
“Handa na akong. I’ve been training really hard and I’m focused and dedicated to the boxing game. In the past I was immature and just being a kid and being a dork and just going with heart and balls – that’s what I was doing it with. But now I want to get back to the top and I know what it takes to get there.
“I don’t care what the critics say because at the end of the day that’s what they are, just critics. It’s all good. I can tell you right now I’m in shape. Naka-on ako ng timbang.
“Everyone knows the way I fight. Going all out is my style. I’ll walk through brick walls to get the victory. Everyone will see sa Sabado night the new and improved Bam Bam.
“Think about why I looked like [crap] matapos ang aking huling labanan. I’ve been through wars after wars and wars in my previous fights, and that takes a toll on your body. It happens. And I realized it and I took a step back and I wasn’t doing it right with dieting and training. I was doing it with heart and balls.
“Now I feel rejuvenated and fresh. So you will see the new and improved Brandon. I feel young and not war-shot, or whatever you guys want to call it. I want to go out there and prove everyone wrong. I’m going to prove every one of you wrong. There’s going to be a smile on my face when I win this fight and I will put up my middle finger to all of you.
“Danny’s a strong fighter and he has power in both hands. He’s a great counter-puncher. One thing I like is he doesn’t move or run, he likes to bang it out, and that suits my style better. But if he does run, we’ll be ready for that too. I sparred with young guys, kaya handa na akong.
“Thanks to all of you guys for calling me out, and calling me a cherry, or whatever. Ibig kong ito. It’s all good. That’s the chip on my shoulder I got. I’m not a cherry, I might be a wild berry, but I’m not a cherry.”
DAVID BENAVIDEZ
“The preparation we had for this camp was amazing. Three months in training camp, we made a lot of changes for this fight and we’re ready to go in there and take care of business.
“Winning the title changed my confidence but it changed my work too. Now I know everybody is gunning for my title and I don’t want to let it go. All the work and sacrifice it took for me to get this – I’m not going to let it go.
“Pakiramdam ko ay masyadong malakas. The weight is good. I feel amazing and you guys are going to see it comeSabado.
“I don’t think Gavril can do any better than he did in the last fight. He’s a one trick pony and he doesn’t have many tricks left, he’s getting old. We’ve been working on a lot of different styles for this fight and I feel more than ready.
“I’m very motivated. I stayed very dedicated to this training camp. I’m ready to go in there and play no games. I’m going to do what I say and I’m going to knock Gavril out.
“I feel I could have done better in the first fight. Having everybody tell me Gavril should have won and him talking a lot of smack, it’s the motivation and drive that I needed to train the way I did in this camp.
“The sickness during the first fight took a lot out of me but my mentality is that I’m a warrior and I’m always going to push through it no matter what. Oras na ito, we didn’t have any injuries or sickness so I can’t wait to put on a show sa Sabado.
“This is the first time I’ve really had a chip on my shoulder. All the hard work it took for me to get this belt, and people say it was just given to me? No way, I’m going to go in there and show why I’m the youngest champion in the super middleweight division.
“I want to become the best in the division. I want to earn every victory and fight the best. I would love to fight the World Boxing Super Series winner. I’ll be ready for anybody. I worked so hard to get this, nobody can take it from me.
“I’m thinking it will be a knockout around Round 5. It’s going to be a combination of the body and chin. It’s not really looking for the knockout, it’s just setting it up. I’m not going in just throwing haymakers, but I’ll set it up and if it comes, it will come in spectacular fashion.”
Ronald Gavril
“I trained a little bit different this time. I had way more time than the first fight to prepare. Last time was four weeks, this time I had a full 10 weeks. I have done a lot of rounds of sparring and a lot of work related to this fight.
“I learn after every fight. From the first fight against Benavidez, I learned even more because it was a tough, tight fight.
“His people tried to make him a superstar before he fought me. I don’t know what people said after the first fight, but they should wait until after the rematch. I’m the stronger fighter.
“The difference in this fight is going to be who boxes smarter. I feel I’m the smarter fighter because if I need to box, I box; if I need to put pressure, I put pressure. I can adapt.
“I think this is going to be the fight of the year. It’s going to be special. The fans should all come see this fight because it’s going to be amazing with two warriors.
“I’m not looking for a knockout. I’m looking to win every round. But I also don’t want to leave it in the judges’ hands like last time, kaya namin makita kung ano ang mangyayari Sabado.
“I’m ready to win. It would be a dream come true. This is why I came here to America from Romania.”
YORDENIS UGAS
“We are both good fighters. But I am ready to put on the fight of the night for the fans and I will be victorious.
“I’m more than ready to get back in the ring. I know what’s at stake. This is a title eliminator and it is the biggest fight of my career. I’m ready to get even better and show the world that I’m ready to be at that top tier of boxing.
“Because of the intensity of this fight, I think it has the potential to be the fight of the night. This is going to shine over all the other fights.”
RAY ROBINSON
“Training camp was perfect. My team did everything to prepare me for this fight. I dotted every ‘I’ and crossed every ‘T’ for this fight. This was one of the best camps I’ve had and I’m excited to get in the ring sa Sabado.
“Carrying Sugar Ray’s name is obviously a pleasure. Growing up, I had a lot of pressure on myself with my name being Ray Robinson. Sometimes I think I even lost fights because I put too much pressure on myself having that name. So now, I make sure I don’t put too much pressure on myself.
“This is the type of fight that I roll out of bed for. You get tired of fighting regular guys. I’m an old school fighter – I love fighting guys that look good on paper and nobody knows who’s going to win and it’s up to his camp and my camp. I haven’t been this excited for a fight in a long time.
“I expect hell. That’s how I’ve been preparing. If it’s anything less than that, he’ll be sorry. That’s how I’ve been training – like we’re fighting for a world title. I’m going to bring all the hardship I’ve had in my life into this fight sa Sabado gabi.
“I’m an old school fighter. I’ll fight people in their grandma’s back yard if I have to. Hindi mahalaga kung sino ako aaway. I’ll just do it Kimbo Slice-style. Once we conquer Sabado, we are supposed to fight Errol Spence and even if that doesn’t happen, we’re looking for a world title. Errol Spence, (Keith) Thurman, Ako ay handa na sa bato.
“Every time we put the gloves on, we want to do something special. Especially with this fight being on SHOWTIME, we just made sure we prepared the right way. But it doesn’t matter if it’s on TV or not, we still have to put on a good fight.
“Each fight that I have is a stepping stone in my career. This is no different just because it’s in Vegas. I’m not going to put too much pressure on myself and blow this up and make it bigger than what it needs to me. Vegas, the crowds, mga ilaw – that’s all cool and dandy but at the end of the day I still have to do my job.”
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Danny Garcia Philadelphia Media Workout Quotes & Mga Larawan

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With Quotes & Photos from Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe of the
Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles
Two-Division Champion Battles Former Champion Brandon Rios in Welterweight World Title Eliminator Live on SHOWTIME Sabado, Pebrero 17 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Itinanghal ni Premier Boxing Champions
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Piladelpya (Pebrero 9, 2018) – One day after the city celebrated its first Super Bowl championship, dalawang dibisyon mundo kampeon Danny “Matulin” Garcia was joined by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Dannell Ellerbe at a media workout in Philadelphia as Garcia prepares for his welterweight world title eliminator against former champion Brandon Rios Sabado, Pebrero 17 live sa Showtime mula sa Mandalay Bay Events Center sa Las Vegas.
The Premier Boxing Champions event also features undefeated super middleweight world champion David Benavidez and top-rated contender Ronald Gavril squaring-off in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision. AngShowtime Championship Boxing telecast nagsisimula sa 10 p.m. AT/7 p.m. PT sa , welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas sundalo Ray Robinson in an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Mayweather Promotions at TGB Promotions, ay sa sale ngayon at ay makukuha sa AXS.com.
Here is what Garcia, Ellerbe, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe and Danny’s father and trainer, Angel Garcia had to say Biyernes from DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
DANNY GARCIA
“Sa katapusan ng araw, everyone at welterweight has to prove themselves. The pieces will fall into place. Eventually we’ll all fight each other. I’m just going to keep taking it one fight at a time.
“I’m excited to get back in the ring. I feel rejuvenated. My body feels fresh. Training camp has gone really well and now it’s time to get in there and go to work.
“I learned from the Keith Thurman fight not to leave anything in the hands of the judges. It was a close fight that could have gone either way. I have to go for the kill, so it is what it is.
“I was just enjoying myself for a little bit after the Thurman fight. I knew that I’d be back so it was good to get some time with my family and away from boxing. Now I’m back and ready to go.
“This is a new chapter in my career. There are new obstacles to overcome. Just like I’ve always had in my career. I’m going to take it one fight at a time so I can get back to where I belong.
“Once you’re a champion, you’re always a champion. Sa Pebrero 17 I’m going to show everyone why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
“I’ve had my best performances in Las Vegas against Amir Khan and Lucas Matthysse. Las Vegas is where the stars fight so I’m happy to be fighting there again.
“I’ve been preparing for everything. I’ve been working on boxing and brawling; it’ll just depend how I feel when the fight starts. I’m going to be ready for 12 rounds regardless.”
DANNELL ELLERBE, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker
“Just to know how starving Philadelphia has been for a Super Bowl championship, and to bring the first one, it’s a great feeling. These fans give you energy and make you play better.
“It’s all love between the Philly athletes. We all show up for each other’s events and support each other. That’s really big to have a supportive community and I’m sure everyone will be rooting for Danny sa susunod na Sabado.”
ANGEL GARCIA, Danny Ama & Tagasanay
“Brandon Rios is not going to be an easy opponent. Ito ay pagpunta sa maging isang mahusay na labanan. Rios is a very tough fighter. There’s no way this is going to be an easy fight and Danny knows that.
“Danny knows he can’t take anything lightly because Brandon Rios will be prepared. But he’s not going to win. Danny Garcia has never taken a beating; he gives them out.
“Brandon Rios better keep his hands up. We’ll be ready in one week for Danny Garcia to be at his best. You’re going to see him once again show his great skills.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO ng Mayweather Promosyon
“Garcia vs. Brandon Rios is a great stylistic matchup. Rios is a very aggressive fighter who likes to put pressure on. Danny is a boxer-puncher, but I think you see that Danny really comes forward. He’s a guy who’s boxing skills are underrated.
“Danny Garcia has been a unified champion and shown he’s one of the best fighters in the world. Ang nasabing Bilang Pebrero 17, he’s going to make a big statement. There’s a lot of justified talk about other welterweights, but Danny Garcia is a name in this division who is here to stay.
“The Benavidez vs. Gavril rematch is a fantastic fight. It’s a fight people have been looking for since the first time they faced off. I think it’s going to live up to what everyone has expected. I know Ronald has made some adjustments, and I’m sure Benavidez has made some too. I think it’s going to be an all-out war.”
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Brandon Rios Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes and Photos

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Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios, Plus David Benavidez vs.
Ronald Gavril Super Middleweight World Title Rematch Takes Place Saturday, Pebrero 17 Live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay
Events Center in Las Vegas
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNG Telecast at 10 p.m. AT/7 p.m. PT
I-click ang DITO for Photos from Idris Erba/Team Brandon Rios
LOS ANGELES (Pebrero. 7, 2018) – Dating mundo kampeon Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios hosted a Los Angeles media workout Miyerkules in advance of his welterweight title eliminator against Danny “Matulin” Garcia Sabado, Pebrero. 17, nang live sa Showtime from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Sa co-tampok ng Showtime Championship Boxing matelekast (10 p.m. AT/7 p.m. PT), undefeated super middleweight world champion David Benavidez and top-rated contender Ronald Gavril square-off in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision.
In the telecast opener, welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas nakakatugon Ray Robinson in an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Mayweather Promotions at TGB Promotions, ay sa sale ngayon at ay makukuha sa AXS.com.
Narito ang kung ano ang mga mandirigma ay upang sabihin Miyerkules from NGBA Boxing Gym:
BRANDON RIOS
“I’m training really hard and I’m ready to get back in the ring. My weight is perfect right now and I’m just ready to give the fans a great show.
“This is the kind of fight that I asked for because I know that beating a guy like Danny Garcia will mean a lot to my career and put me on the fast track to accomplish my goals.
“Danny has a lot of power on his hook. He throws it hard and is accurate. We’ve worked hard to prepare for this moment and I’m excited.
“Having Robert Garcia here makes me much happier in training. I love the instructions from him and Donald Leary, and I love having them as my corner. Sparring the young guys in Robert’s gym really has helped me. Those guys are hungry and always pushing to prove themselves. I have to keep elevating my game.
“As long as I beat Danny Garcia, I know that it puts me back to the top of this division. I’m here again and I’m doing it right this time. I want to make the most of this part of my career. I don’t want to ever wonder ”what if?'”
“Ako pagpunta sa manalo. That’s my mentality. I’m going into this fight with that same hunger and drive to never be defeated. I’m going to do whatever I have to do to win this fight.
“We’re expecting to fight the best version of Danny Garcia. I know he had his first loss and wants his title back, so he’ll be prepared. I think we’re going to give the fans a great show.
“I feel rejuvenated and more mature than ever before. I’ve already been to the top. I just want to do things right this time so I can get back up there and stay there. I’m taking this camp very seriously to be at my best on February 17. I’m going to go out there and execute the game plan.
“We’re going to give 150 tickets to first responders of the Las Vegas incident last year and it means a lot to me and my whole team. Those men and women work very hard and put their lives on the line to protect us all around the world. It means a lot to me for them to come to this show.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Rios’ Tagasanay
“For this fight Brandon has been so motivated and training so hard. He’s very close to weight already and we’ve had more than enough rounds of sparring.
“Brandon is like my little brother and he’s definitely part of the family. I’ve always been in touch with him even when I wasn’t training him. When we agreed to team up again, the promise was that he had to stay healthy and train hard and show us that he wants to be champion again. Since that day, he’s been on a mission. He’s doing it the right way.
“Danny Garcia is a great two-division world champion. We expect him to be confident and I’m sure he’s training hard to get a good win. Brandon is going to be motivated to give everyone a great fight. His mind set is to go out and beat Danny Garcia and that’s what he’s going to do.
“Brandon is training hard to do what people don’t believe he can do. His confidence is like never before. I see the same Brandon that we’ve seen in the best moments of his career.”
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Philadelphia-Native & Two-Division World Champion Danny Garcia Talks Underdog Mentality for Hometown Philadelphia Eagles & Predicts Victory in Super Bowl LII

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Garcia Takes on Former Champion Brandon Rios in Welterweight World Title Eliminator Sabado, Pebrero 17 Live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
Piladelpya (Enero 31, 2018) – Philadelphia-native and two-division world champion Danny “Matulin” Garcia has thrived in the underdog role several times throughout a career that has seen him defeat a slew of top champions. Just like Garcia triumphed over Amir Khan and Lucas Matthysse in two of his greatest wins, Garcia’s hometown Philadelphia Eagles will look to upset the odds this Sunday in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots.
“When you’re an underdog, it’s all about using that energy and that anger to show the doubters that you can do anything,” Said Garcia. “You just have to have that absolute belief in yourself and you can win anything.”
For the fighter who still lives and trains in his hometown, just like so many sports fans in the area, the Eagles bringing home a Super Bowl victory would be the culmination of childhood dreams.
“I’ve been watching the Eagles since I was a little kid,” Said Garcia. “When I was little I moved to a neighborhood where football was really important and that helped me fall in love with the sport.”
Garcia has represented his city throughout a career that has saw him win titles at super lightweight and welterweight, while defeating top fighters such as Khan, Matthysse, Lamont Peterson, Zab Judah, Robert Guerrero, Erik Morales and Paulie Malignaggi. Garcia fought in Philadelphia two fights ago when he delivered a knockout victory for his hometown fans at Liacouras Center at Temple University.
“There’s a toughness to Philly sports fans,” Said Garcia. “'Rocky’ helped mold that similar image of our people. I named my daughter Philly because it means so much to me to represent this city. Everything I do is for Philly. I’ve always dreamed about the Eagles winning the Super Bowl.”
Garcia hopes to be following up a Super Bowl victory for his hometown Philadelphia Eagles with a win of his own when he takes on former champion Brandon Rios in a welterweight world title eliminator Sabado, Pebrero 17 live sa Showtime mula sa Mandalay Bay Events Center sa Las Vegas.
“This is going to be a big month for Philadelphia,” Said Garcia, “I think we’re going to beat New England 28-17. I still remember the first Super Bowl against New England like it was yesterday. That loss stuck with me and I know it has for the team and city too. This is our chance for payback.
“I can’t wait to see the Eagles win the Super Bowl and then I’m going to go out to Las Vegas in a couple of weeks, with Philly on my back, to beat Brandon Rios.”
Garcia vs. Rios headlines the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that also features the rematch between unbeaten super middleweight world champion David Benavidez and top-rated contender Ronald Gavril. Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Mayweather Promotions at TGB Promotions, ay sa sale ngayon at ay makukuha sa AXS.com.
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Yordenis Ugas at Ray Robinson Clash sa IBF 147-Pound Title Elimination Match Live sa showtime Sabado, Pebrero 17 mula sa Mandalay Bay sa Las Vegas & Itinanghal ni Premier Boxing Champions

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Dalawang-Division Champion Danny Garcia Dadalhin Sa Former World Champion Brandon Rios sa Main Event & 168-Pound Champion David Benavidez Defends Pamagat sa Rematch Laban Top Contender Ronald Gavril sa Co-Tampok

 

 

 

 

 

Las Vegas (Enero 30, 2018) - welterweyt contenders Yordenis Ugas at Ray Robinson ay pagkakagalit sa isang 12-round IBF 147-pound title elimination bout live sa showtime Sabado, Pebrero 17 mula sa Mandalay Bay sa Las Vegas sa isang kaganapan na ipinakita sa pamamagitan ng Premier Boxing Champions

 

 

 

 

 

Ugas vs. Robinson kicks-off ang isang SHOWTIME championship boxing tripleheader sa 10 p.m. AT/7 p.m. PT na headlined sa pamamagitan ng isang labanan sa pagitan ng dalawang-division champion Danny Garcia pagkuha sa dating mundo kampeon Brandon Rios sa isang welterweight title eliminator. Ang kapwa may-tampok na ito ay makikita ang 168-pound kampeon mundo David Benavidez pagtatanggol sa kanyang pamagat sa isang rematch laban top-rated super middleweight contender Ronald Gavril.

 

 

 

 

 

Ito welterweight showdown ay contested para sa IBF numero ng dalawang posisyon para sa pamagat na hawak ng undefeated kampeon Errol Spence Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Mayweather Promotions at TGB Promotions, ay sa sale ngayon at ay makukuha sa AXS.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Karagdagang pagkilos sa loob ng arena magtatampok ng 175-pound contender Lionell Thompson (19-4, 11 Kos) battling hard-pagpindot Edwin Rodriguez (29-2, 20 Kos) sa isang 10-round matchup, magaan na kalaban Ladarius Miller (14-1, 4 Kos) at dating kampeon ng mundo Argenis Mendez (24-5-1, 12 Kos) clashing sa isang 10-round showdown at dating top-raranggo amateur Joe Spencer ay gagawa ng kanyang pro pasinaya laban Uriel Gonzalez (1-2-1, 1 KO) sa isang four-ikot 154-pound labanan.

 

 

 

 

 

Ugas (20-3, 9 Kos), kung sino ay ipinanganak sa Cuba at ngayon ay nakatira sa Las Vegas, ay isa sa mga pinaka-abalang boxers sa sport at isang mabilis riser sa welterweight division. Matapos ang pagkawala ng isang lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon upang Amir Imam in 2014, ang 31-anyos na Ugas kinuha ng isang taon off mula sa boksing at dumating bumalik sa isang luha. Sa panahon ng 12-buwang span mula Agosto 2016 hanggang Agosto 2017, Ugas nanalo ng limang sunod na fights, kumakatok off top contenders at prospect kabilang Jamal James, Bryant Perrella, Levan Ghvamichava, Thomas Dulorme at Nelson Lara, kabilang ang maramihang mga nanalo sa maikling paunawa takdang-aralin.

 

 

 

 

 

Robinson (24-2, 12 Kos) ay ang ehemplo ng isang Philadelphia fighter - isang malubos boksingero na laging pagdating sa makipag-away at may gusto upang manatili busy. Ugas ay kumakatawan sa isa sa mga toughest hamon ng Robinson karera. Ang 32-anyos na kaliweteng nakipaglaban tatlong beses noong nakaraang taon at ay darating off ang isang seventh round technical decision tagumpay laban Breidis Prescott sa Atlantic City sa Hunyo 30.

 

 

 

 

 

Rounding out ang gabi ng fights ay wala pang talo Andres Cortes (6-0, 4 Kos) sa isang anim-round lightweight away, undefeated Brian Gallegos (6-0, 4 Kos) sa anim na round ng sobrang aksyon featherweight, super flyweight contender Ava Knight (14-2-4, 5 Kos) sa isang anim na round-akit at iginuho inaasam-asam Jonathan Esquivel (6-0, 5 Kos) sundalo Cameron Burroughs (4-2, 3 Kos) sa isang anim-round middleweight away.

 

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Lightweight Contender Argenis Mendez Wins Split Decision Over Ivan Redkach in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Live From Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, ANG GANOONG AS

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Premier Boxing Champions Rolls Into May With An Exciting Slate Of Shows

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Featherweight Champion Leo Santa Cruz
Puts On Promoter’s Hat For FS1 & FOX Sports
Toe-to-Toe Martes Show On Mayo 2
Unbeaten Rising Star David Benavidez Tests
His Mettle Against Porky Medina In 168-Pound
World Title Eliminator On FS1 & FOX Sports
Sa Sabado, Mayo 20
Undefeated Welterweight Star Errol Spence
Challenges Kell Brook For 147-pound Championship
In Sheffield, England in Premier Boxing Champions Action
On SHOWTIME, Mayo 27
Las Vegas (Mayo 1, 2017) – Ang Premier Boxing Champions series will follow a very busy April with an extremely exciting month of May. The slate of shows will run the weight spectrum from featherweight to super middleweight.
“The Premier Boxing Champions series schedule for May has a slate of shows where several boxers get an opportunity to step up to world title matches,” said Tim Smith, Vice President of Communications for Haymon Sports. “With so much on the line those kinds of challenges typically lead to action-packed, fan-friendly matches.”
Kicking off the month is a thrilling 10-round lightweight clash between Ivan Redkach (20-2-1, 16 Kos) at dating kampeon ng mundo Argenis Mendez (23-5-1, 12 Kos) sa TOE-TO-TOE Martes on FS1 at Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes from the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, California on Mayo 2. Televised coverage ay magsisimula sa9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT.
The show will be staged by featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz’s Last Round Promotions, and will include an 8-round junior featherweight match between Brandon Figueroa at Luis Saavedra and a 6-round bantamweight match between Antonio Santa Cruz at Arturo Torres. The show will be a family affair as Brandon Figueroa is the younger brother of Omar Figueroa and Antonio is the cousin of Leo Santa Cruz.
David Benavidez (17-0, 16 Kos), an ascending star, ay matugunan dating world title challenger Rogelio “Porky” Medina (37-7, 31 Kos) in a super middleweight title elimination match from Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas sa Mayo 20. Benavidez will face the toughest test of his career against Medina, a veteran who has already fought for a world title. The winner will get a shot at the 168-pound world champion.
Televised coverage ay magsisimula sa 10 p.m. AT/7 p.m. PT with unbeaten 126-pound contender Jorge Lara (28-0-2, 20 Kos) taking on hard-hitting brawler Mario Briones (28-5-2, 22 Kos) in a 10-round featherweight match.
Unbeaten top welterweight star Errol Spence, JR. (21-0, 19 Kos) will travel from his home in Desoto, Texas to take on Kell Brook (36-1, 25 Kos) in his hometown at Bramall Lane Football Ground in Sheffield, England in a Premier Boxing Championship match on SHOWTIME.
In other non-PBC matches of interest to boxing fans in the month of May, Gervonta Davis (17-0, 18 Kos) will defend his 130-pound world title against No. 1 kalaban Liam Walsh (21-0, 14 Kos) from Copper Box Arena in London, England on SHOWTIME on Mayo 20.
On the same night Gary Russell, JR. (21-1, 16 Kos) will defend his 126-pound world title against Oscar Escandon (25-2, 17 Kos) at MGM National Harbor outside Washington D.C. sa showtime. Sa co-tampok Andre Dirrell (25-2, 16 Kos) ay nakakatugon Jose Uzcategui(26-1, 22 Kos) for the vacant 168-pound championship. Bukod pa rito,Rances Barthelemy (25-0, 13 Kos) mukha Kiryl Relikh (21-1, 19 Kos) in a lightweight world title eliminator.
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Lightweight Contenders Ivan Redkach & Argenis Mendez Clash in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, Mayo 2 At Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center in Studio City, California

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STUDIO CITY, ANG GANOONG AS. (Abril 18, 2017) – Exciting lightweight prospects collide as
Ivan Redkach (20-2-1, 16 Kos) battles former world champion

Argenis Mendez (23-5-1, 12 Kos) in a 10-round showdown that headlines
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FOX Sports Martes, Mayo 2 from the world famous Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center in Studio City, California promoted by featherweight world champion and fan favorite Leo Santa Cruz’s Last Round Promotions.
Televised coverage ay magsisimula sa 9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT and features unbeaten super bantamweight prospect Brandon Figueroa (11-0, 8 Kos) battling Mexico’s Luis Saavedra (7-2, 3 Kos) in an eight-round bout and the cousin of three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz, Antonio Santa Cruz (5-2, 2 Kos) pagkuha sa Mexico Arturo Torres (7-5-1, 2 Kos) in a six-round bantamweight fight.
Tickets for the live event promoted by Last Round Promotions are priced at $35, $55 at $105, at sa pagbebenta ngayon. Upang bumili ng mga tiket pagbisita www.eventbrite.com o tawag (818) 817-8001.
“I’m so excited about promoting this show, because I love great boxing and great fans and everyone knows that LA has some of the best,” Sinabi ng Santa Cruz. “Ivan Redkach and Argenis Mendez are always up for a fight. Mendez wants to get back in the championship ranks and Redkach wants to get to that same level. That makes for a good match. It’s also exciting for me to be able to work on a promotion with my family, the fighters from our gym and to be able to help my cousin, Anthony, launch his career.”
“I’m very thankful for this opportunity to fight Argenis Mendez,” said Redkach. “He is a solid fighter, a professional and on May 2, we’ll both be ready to put on a show for our fans. I know that this victory will lead to even bigger fights. I’m very thankful to FS1, FOX Deportes and my friend Leo Santa Cruz for making this happen.”
“As a former world champion, I know that these are the kinds of fights that I have to win to stay in contention for another championship,” said Mendez. “Ivan Redkach is a tough fighter, but I will be prepared for victory on Mayo 2.”
It will be a family affair as Leo’s father, Jose, and brother, Anthony, will work the corner for several of the fighters on the card that train at Who’s Next Boxing Academy in City of Industry, and former world champion Omar Figueroa will be on hand to cheer for his brother Brandon.
Originally from Ukraine but now training in California with Jose Santa Cruz, Redkach most recently scored an eighth-round stoppage of Demond Brock in January in Las Vegas. Ang isang pro dahil 2009, the 31-year-old Redkach was unbeaten in his first 18 pro fights before dropping a contest to former world champion Dejan Zlaticanin. In his last appearance on FS1 & FOX Deportes last April, Redkach fought to a split-draw in a back and forth contest against Puerto Rican contender Luis Cruz.
Ang isang 2004 Olympian for the Dominican Republic, Mendez lives and trains out of Brooklyn as he seeks a world title in a second weight class. The 30-year-old won his world title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013 and defeated former world champion Miguel Vazquez in his second fight as a lightweight in 2015.
The 20-year-old Brandon Figueroa turned pro in May of 2015 by defeating Hector Gutierrez and followed that up by stopping Ricardo Mena, Ramiro Ruiz and Francisco Muro to close out the year. The Weslaco-native has stayed busy in 2016, picking up six victories, including five by way of stoppage before starting 2017 with a fourth-round stoppage of Raul Chirino in February.
Fighting out of San Luis Potosi, Mexico Saavedra made his U.S. debut in November of last year, winning a six round decision over Josue Morales in Texas. Ang isang pro dahil 2014, Saavedra won four of his first five fights and has never been stopped in nine bouts heading into his television debut on Mayo 2.
Part of the fighting Santa Cruz family, the 20-year-old Santa Cruz enters this fight on a four-bout winning streak including a 2017 debut that saw him win a unanimous decision over Victor Torres in January. Ang isang pro dahil 2015, Santa Cruz fights out of San Gabriel, California and will look to make it five straight wins on Mayo 2.
The 21-year-old Torres enters this fight a five-bout winning streak including three victories in 2016. The fighter out of Tlajomulca, Jalisco, Mexico most recently scored a second round knockout of Rafael Rivera last November in California. He will fight for the fourth time in the U.S. sa Mayo 2, having never lost stateside.
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. At saka, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
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ADRIEN BRONER STOPS ASHLEY THEOPHANE IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE MAIN EVENT FRIDAY, Abril 1 FROM THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Abril 2, 2016) – Apat-division world champion Adrien “Ang Problema” Broner didn’t have much of a problem beating and stopping Ashley “Ang kayamanan” Theophane at 1:10 in the ninth round sa pangunahing kaganapan ng mamayang gabi na Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) sa Spike event in front of a sold out crowd of 8,172 sa the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
Sa 26-taon gulang na, Broner, who lost his 140-pound world title on the scale when he failed to make the bout’s weight limit, pinabuting kanyang record sa 32-2, 24 Kos. The controversial fighter from Cincinnati, Ohio, displayed his strength and range of skills against a seasoned Theophane, whose record dropped to 39-7-1, 11 Kos.
Tonight ni show was promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with HeadBangers Promotions.Mayweather Promotions President Floyd “Pera” Mayweather sat ringside throughout the evening to pay particular attention to the performances of Mayweather Promotions fighters including Theophane, Gervonta Davis and J’Leon Love, who fought on the undercard.
Broner came out in the early rounds showing his speed and versatility, only to be stymied by a game Theophane who showed his own array of boxing skills. Before long, Broner’s ring prowess proved to be too much for Theophane, as he landed power shots at will and began dominating. As Broner wore his opponent down it became easier for him to overpower Theophane and finally stop him in the ninth round.
“When people fight me, they come with their ‘A’ laro, and he came with his ‘A’ laro. But even his ‘A’ game wasn’t enough mamayang gabi.
“As you know, I’ve been going through a lot and for me to come in here and bottle everything up and do what I did, I want to give myself a pat on the back.”
Theophane was disappointed and didn’t agree with the stoppage.
“I thought the stoppage was premature because I thought I was in the fight. Me and Broner were going at it. It looked like he was starting to get tired because he started to move around and wasn’t able to stay there with me as much.
“I thought the fight was back and forth and I think the next four rounds would have been the same. No way should the fight have gotten stopped. It’s a shame the referee did that. I was telling the referee, ‘I’m okay, I’m okay.’ Then he waived it off. I don’t know what he was thinking.”
Broner and Mayweather, who promotes Theophane, have been engaged in a war of words throughout the promotion. Broner challenged the 11-time world champion immediately following his victory.
“I’m a man, but at the end of the day, somebody that I look up to, someone that I admire took the chance to do an interview and talk bad about me. I’m a man – Floyd has got to see me.
“I come from nothing. I’m talking about water and Cornflakes. And I would never let a man disrespect me like that. So you gotta see me. I don’t care if we’re sparring or if we’re fighting, let’s get it on.
Mayweather did not address the comments.
In the co-feature bout of the night, hindi iginuho Robert Easter Jr. (17-0, 14 KO) showed why he’s a rising star with a devastating KO at 2:43 sa 5ika round over former world champion Mendez Algenis (23-4-1, 12 Kos) in a lightweight fight that finished with the crowd on their feet. Pasko ng Pagkabuhay, who took a big step up in competition facing Mendez, showed the patience of a season veteran in the early rounds against Mendez who represented the Dominican Republic in the 2004 Olympics and now fights out of Brooklyn.
It didn’t take Easter long to get comfortable and pick up his pace in the third and fourth rounds, with an array of body shots and uppercuts, that found their mark against the game Mendez. Easter closed the show when he knocked down Mendez with a devastating one punch knock-out via a stiff right hand. Mendez got up from the knocked down but was unable to continue, forcing the referee to stop the contest.
“My performance was okay. I could have done better, ngunit ako masaya. I got touched more than I expected. Once I settled down, I knew I was going to catch him. I had to stay patient.
“Two boxers makes for a boring fight. I wanted to go in there and brawl, but be smart. I knew when I stepped on the gas I would put him to bed and that’s what I did. He was definitely the toughest opponent I have faced in a shorter fight. He is a former champ and he came in ready.
“This was a huge opportunity for me and I’m just happy I got the knockout. For what it’s worth, Pakiramdam ko ay mahusay…at least physically I do. I’m pretty disappointed because of the way things turned out, but boxing is a difficult sport.
“I don’t have any excuses. I’m glad that I feel fine physically, that’s the most important thing right now. Robert Easter is a good fighter, he did really well and I wish him the best in his career.”
Sa mamayang gabi na PBC on Spike opener, top prospect Gervonta “The One” Davis (15-0, 14 Kos) thrilled the crowd with a TKO at :29 of the sixth round over Mexico’s Guillermo Avila (15-6, 12 Kos) in a 10-round super featherweight bout that showcased the young Davis’ versatility. Davis, who pressed the action throughout the fight while the combatants engaged in many competitive exchanges, showed off his emerging talent as a multi-dimensional young pugilist.
The fight’s action picked up in the fourth when one of Davis’s punches caused a cut underneath Avila’s left eye. Davis continued his assault in the fifth when he landed a straight left hand to send Avila to the canvas. In the sixth and final round Davis came out of his corner and immediately jumped on his opponent causing the referee to halt the action.
“I knew he was a strong opponent. He kept bouncing back and I actually thought he was going to get up at the end too. He is very experienced and I thank him for taking the fight. He brought out the best in me.
“There is always room to get better and better, but this is another step toward my dream. I’m happy with my performance and it is even more special to have done it where I made my pro debut, so close to home.
“I’m happy I could get this victory for my team, Floyd Mayweather and everyone that supports me.”
“We prepared really well and think we did well,” said Avila “The cut came from a head-butt which complicated the situation for me as it didn’t let me see properly from that point forward. But it is what it is -he won. He’s good, and he hits hard.
“I appreciate everyone who was supporting me and my team. This is not the end of my career. I’m young and this is the type of sport where you just have to bounce back. We’re going to move on with our head up. There’s no other choice.”
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