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Former Champion Sakio Bika meets Lionell Thompson in Super Middleweight Showdown on PBC Prelims on FS1 Sunday, Marzo 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland – 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT


Bika vs. Thompson Replaces Previously Announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Thomas Fight After Thomas Withdraws

NATIONAL HARBOR (Marzo 20, 2019) – Ex campione del mondo Saki Taurus dovrà affrontare Lionell Thompson in an eight or 10 round super middleweight showdown that will be featured in PBC Prelims on FS1 action this Sunday, Marzo 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Bika vs. Thompson replaces the previously announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Brown fight, after Brown withdrew from the fight.

The FS1 prelims broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and also feature Brandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KO) battling Kansas-native Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KO) in otto round super-welter, plus Baltimore’s Lorenzo Simpson(2-0, 2 KO) assumendo Earl Henry (0-1-1) in a four-round super welterweight attraction.

The event is headlined by two-division world champion Lamont Peterson taking on former junior welterweight world champion Sergey Lipinets in a 12-round welterweight match that headlines PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.

I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and HeadBangers Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased by visitingwww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.

Additional action will see unbeaten Cobia Breedy (12-0, 4 KO) in an eight-round super featherweight fight against California’s Fernando Fuentes (14-7-1, 4 KO), San Antonio di Ramon Cardenas (16-1, 9 KO) facing Michigan’s Ryan Lee Allen(8-2-1, 4 KO) for eight-rounds of featherweight action and unbeaten Maryland-nativeMark Duncan (3-0, 3 KO) combattendo Arturo Izquierdo (5-2, 2 KO) in a six-round middleweight attraction.

Rounding out the non-televised undercard action will feature a trio of Washington, D.C.-natives as unbeaten Keeshawn Williams facce Evincile Dixon in un sei round welter lotta, imbattuto Patrick Harris steps in for an eight-round super lightweight fight against Costa Rica’s Bergman Aguilar andwelterweight Kareem Martin piazze off contro Joaquin Chavez for six-rounds of action. The night will also see Cincinnati’s Adrian Jerome Benton making his pro debut in a four-round super lightweight duel against Archie Weah.

The 39-year-old Bika (34-7-3, 22 KO) is a former WBC super-middleweight champion from Sydney, Australia by way of Cameroon, Africa. He won the title with a majority decision over Marco Antonio Periban in 2013 before losing the belt to Anthony Dirrell by unanimous decision in 2014. He moved up to light heavyweight to challenge Adonis Stevens for his and lost a unanimous decision. Since then Bika has won twice, most recently defeating Geard Ajetovic by unanimous decision in October.

Thompson (20-5, 11 KO) has been campaigning at light heavyweight and is moving down in weight to take on Bika at super middleweight. Il 33enne, who is from Buffalo, N.Y.. and now lives in Las Vegas, defeated Derrick Findley by unanimous decision in his last fight in September. Thompson won his first 11 fights after turning pro in 2009.

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ABOUT PETERSON VS. LIPINETS
Peterson vs. Lipinets is a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event that is headlined by former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson taking on former 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets in the main event.

In the co-main event Anthony Peterson, Lamont’s brother, will face former champion Argenis Mendez, plus super welterweight contender Jamontay Clark takes on unbeaten Vernon Brown as part of the telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.

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Arthur Mercante, Jr. to join father in New York State Boxing Hall of Fame


Arthur Mercante, Jr. was the third man in the ring for the March 13, 1999 world heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden between Evander Holyfield and Lennox Louis that ended in a draw

Domenica, Aprile 28, Cena a induzione

Don King, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 reclutati


NEW YORK (Marzo 20, 2019) – International boxing referee Arthur Mercante, Jr. will join his father, alla fine degli anni Arthur Mercante, Sr., in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) to become the first father-son inducted into the NYSBHOF.

The 24-member Class of 2019 will be inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner on domenica pomeriggio (12:30-5:30 p.m. E), Aprile 28, a Russo On The Bay di Howard Beach, New York.

Mercante, Jr. was an amateur boxer who lost in the 1976 New York Golden Gloves to Juan LaPorte (NYSBHOF inductee, Classe di 2014). “I felt I beat him, and I wanted to turn pro,” Mercante, Jr. explained how he got into officiating. “My father said no as long as I lived in his house, but he suggested I try referring.

Mercante, Jr. started refereeing in 1979 in the amateurs and moved up to the pro ranks in 1984. He has referred 336 combattimenti, Compreso 72 lotte per il titolo. Mercante, Jr. has some wonderful memories, including a humorous story in which he was accidentally punched.

I was referring a fight (unified world super middleweight title fight, gen. 14, 2017 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn) fra Badou Jack e James DeGale,” Mercante, Jr. ricordato. “I heard the 10-second warning at the end of the sixth round and started counting 5-4-3-2-1. Contemporaneamente, Jack hit me in the face with a left hook, and I slipped. Beau asked me if I was alright. I said I was fine. Dopo, he said that he had hit me with a good shot and that I owned him a good shot. Dopo la lotta, he told me I can take a good shot.

Mercante, Jr. believed the key to be a good referee is breaking apart fighters in clinches and staying out of the picture, because a fight isn’t about the referee.

One of his most memorable moments of his career was working the same show as his father, che era 81 tempo, for the first time in 1981 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Father worked the main event between Roy Jones, Jr. e David Telesco, Mercante, Jr. handled a fight between David Izon e Derrick Jefferson.


Ora, Mercante, Jr. is heading into the NYSBHOF to join his father. “Non avrei mai pensato di essere in nessuna Hall of Fame,” Mercante, Jr. commentato. “Quando è arrivata la chiamata il 27 gennaio (2019) da Bob Duffy (Presidente NYBHOF), non sarebbe potuto arrivare in un giorno più speciale, perché mio padre si sarebbe trasformato 99 quel giorno.

“E 'un onore, soprattutto entrando in questa classe. Ho lavorato a una rissa tra Michael Olajide e Iran Barkley e Michael sta entrando quest'anno. Don King, naturalmente, e ho lavorato a molti spettacoli con Wayne Kelly. Anello 8 è sempre stata una grande organizzazione. Vorrei ringraziare tutte le persone coinvolte.”

Living pugili voce nella NYSBHOF comprendono (Nato nel Bronx) tre volte, campione del mondo due divisioni Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 KO), Canastota welter Dick DiVeronica (44-13-1, 13 KO), (Hempstead) Campione del mondo super piuma WBORogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 KO), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olimpionico Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 KO), WBO sfidante titolo mondiale dei pesi medi super Michael Olajide (27-5, 19 KO), di Manhattan, e regine’ sfidante del titolo dei pesi massimi mondiali Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 KO).

I partecipanti postumi che vengono introdotti lo sono (Bronx) tre volte campione del mondo leggeroJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 KO), Brooklyn welter Al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 KO), (Schenectady) campione del mondo welter Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 KO), (Bronx) sfidante del titolo dei pesi massimi mondiali Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 KO), Campione del mondo dei pesi leggeri di Brooklyn Paddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 KO )e i pesi leggeri del Lower East Side di Manhattan terre sID (94-13-5, 12 KO) e Liscivia “The Fighting Dentist” Attraversare (35-10-4, 22 KO).

Oltre a Mercante, Jr., altri non partecipanti viventi diretti al NYSBHOF sono promotori con sede a New York City Don King, Giudice vampiro John McKaie, Giornalista sportivo di Brooklyn Steve Albert, e allenatore del Bronx Bob Jackson.

I reclutati postumi non partecipanti sono il sensale di Utica Dewey Fragetta, Corona, Arbitro Queens Johnny LoBianco, Arbitro di Garden City Wayne Kelly, Sportivo di lavaggio Harry Hill, giornalista pluripremiato Jimmy Cannon, dell'Upper East Side di Manhattan, e funzionario del NYSAC / ex presidente della NABF Joe Dwyer, di Brooklyn.

Ogni inductee frequentano (o discendente diretto di) riceveranno una cintura custom-designed a significare la sua induzione nella NYSBHOF.

Il 2019 reclute sono stati selezionati dai membri della commissione di nomina NYSBHOF:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, e neil Terens.

Tutti i pugili necessari per essere inattivi per almeno tre anni per poter beneficiare di NYSBHOF induzione, e tutte le reclute devono aver risieduto in Stato di New York per una parte significativa della loro carriera di pugilato o durante il primo della loro rispettiva carriera.


NYSBHOF

CLASSE 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Zucchero” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo e Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASSE 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Giacomo “Compagno” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard e Don Dunphy.

CLASSE DI 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D’Amato, William Muldoon e Tom O'Rourke.

CLASSE DI 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon e Al Weill.

CLASSE DI 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, ettore “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein e Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASSE DI 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Sig.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Il Bomber Bronx” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “impareggiabile” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan e Dan Parker.

CLASSE DI 2018: Lou “Honey Boy” Valle, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Bambino” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tigre” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar e Sam Taub.


I biglietti costano $125.00 per gli adulti e $60.00 per i bambini (sotto 16) e comprendono un brunch completo e ora del cocktail con l'entrata, a partire da 12:30 p.m. E, e cena (costolette, pesce o pollame) e bar aperto tutto il giorno. I biglietti possono essere acquistati contattando il presidente del NYSBHOF Bob Duffy all'indirizzo 516.313.2304 odepcomish@aol.com. Annunci per il programma NYSBHOF sono disponibili, vanno dal $80.00 a $200.00, contattando Duffy. Go on line all'indirizzo www.Ring8ny.com per ulteriori informazioni sul New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

SU ANELLO 8: Formatisi nel 1954 da un ex-pugile, Jack Grebelsky, Anello 8 divenne l'ottavo filiale di quello che allora era conosciuto come il Veteran Nazionale Boxers Association – quindi, ANELLO 8 – e oggi il motto dell'organizzazione rimane: Boxer Aiutare Boxers.

ANELLO 8 è pienamente impegnata a sostenere persone meno fortunate della comunità di boxe che possono richiedere assistenza in termini di affitto pagare, spese mediche, o qualunque necessità giustificabile.

Vai on line per www.Ring8ny.com Per ulteriori informazioni su ANELLO 8, il più grande gruppo del suo genere negli Stati Uniti, con più di 350 membri. Le quote associative annuali è solo $30.00 e ogni membro ha diritto a una cena a buffet a ANELLO 8 incontri mensili, escluso luglio e agosto. Tutti i pugili attivi, dilettanti e professionisti, hanno diritto ad un omaggio ANELLO 8 abbonamento annuale. Gli ospiti di Anello 8 i membri sono invitati ad un costo di soli $7.00 per person.


DANNY GARCIA VS. ADRIAN GRANADOS LOS ANGELES CITAZIONI CONFERENZA STAMPA & FOTO – L'ex due divisioni campione Garcia battaglie All-azione Granados su Premier Boxing Champions su FOX & FOX Deportes il Sabato, Aprile 20 dal Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, California


L'ex due divisioni campione Garcia battaglie All-azione Granados su Premier Boxing Champions su FOX & FOX Deportes il Sabato, Aprile 20 dal Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, California

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Promozioni Mayweather


LOS ANGELES (Marzo 19, 2019) – Campione del mondo di due-divisione Former Danny “Veloce” Garcia e contendente veterano Adrian Granados anteprima il loro Premier Champions boxe su FOX e FOX Deportes principale showdown evento in una conferenza stampa a Los Angeles Martedì mentre si preparano a piazza-off Sabato, Aprile 20 dal Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, California.

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB e Promozioni Mayweather, in associazione con promozioni DSG, sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati presso AXS.com o alla dignità Salute Sports Park botteghino da 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.

L'aprile 20 trasmissione inizia alle 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT e caratteristiche concorrente pesante Andy Ruiz Jr. assumendo Alexander Dimitrenko in un periodo di 10 round in co-feature e contendente imbattuto Brandon Figueroa Combattere il Venezuela di Yonfrez Parejo in un match di 12 round per il provvisorio titolo WBA Super Bantamweight.

Ecco ciò che i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa aveva da dire Martedì dal Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:

DANNY GARCIA

“Mi sono allenato duramente. Ho visto Granados combattere un paio di volte e so cosa può fare. Sono entusiasta di essere di nuovo a Los Angeles, perché questo è dove le stelle combattono. Questa è un'altra battaglia che mi può arrivare dove voglio andare nella mia carriera.

“La mia mentalità è che devo smettere di Granados. Nessuno lo ha fermato e devo farlo per fare una dichiarazione. Non ha mai combattuto una contro pugile come me e sono sicuramente il nemico più difficile che ha affrontato. Ho intenzione di mostrare tutto per ottenere l'arresto.

“Questo è un altro lotta per la mia eredità. There have been a lot of great fights in my career and this is another important one for me. I know he’s coming to fight, but I’m looking to make this one of my easiest wins.

He’s a tough and aggressive fighter who likes to throw a lot of punches. Ha fame, and that’s the type of guy that you have to watch out for. I’ve got to handle my business against Granados before I look to any bigger fights.

This is a big platform for me to perform on. I’m going to show the world why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.

I plan on winning with style. I’m going to bring a lot of skill, a lot of will, a lot of power and I’m going to entertain my fans. Aprile 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'

ADRIAN GRANADOS

“Questa sarà una grande lotta. Siamo due combattenti che portano esso. Vengo per una vittoria nella moda dominante. Questa è la lotta che ho voluto per un po '.

“Non ho avuto la strada più semplice ed è per questo che sto cercando di ottenere il mio rispetto in questa lotta. Non vedo l'ora a questo. Sta andando essere un barnburner. Che l'uomo migliore vincere.

“Se mi sta sottovalutando sarà sicuramente un grosso errore da parte sua. Non credo che lo farà anche se. Credo che si rende conto ora è in per una lotta. Se lui non mi conosceva prima, lo fa ora. Ho intenzione di dargli un pezzo della mia mente aprile 20.

“Non sono mai stato preso cura di arrivo. Ho sempre dovuto lavorare di più per arrivare dove sono a. Danny e io in fondo avevano gli stessi riconoscimenti nei dilettanti, and I always gave him kudos for what he’s done in his whole career, but he doesn’t know what I’ve gotten through to get here.

I’m coming to get my respect in this fight. I’m going to make Danny fight and see what he’s made of. I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder but being able to take out a fighter like Danny is motivating me to another level.

TOM BROWN, Presidente di Promotions TGB

Premier Boxing Champions has made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and biggest fights to Southern California. We started with the Wilder vs. Fury heavyweight title fight downtown in December and we’re back again in April at the Dignity Health Sports Park. This is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the United States and we have a great show there on April 20.

“Danny Garcia è un combattente ritorno al passato. Una sala primo scrutinio of Famer, a mio parere. A 140-libbre ha assunto il migliore nella divisione e mai marcia indietro da una sfida. Danny era un 2-1 perdente quando ha combattuto Lucas Matthysse, e sapevamo che cosa è successo dopo, ha dimostrato i dubbiosi sbagliato. Sono così felice di averlo di nuovo in California su questo grande carta.

“Adrian Granados potrebbe forse essere seduto qui con un record di 27-1, dal momento che tutti, ma una delle sue perdite sono state da dividere o decisione a maggioranza, e di solito è nel cortile del suo avversario. Lui è un veterano battaglia-testato che ha fatto un nome per se stesso portando combattimenti ricchi di azione per i tifosi. Quando abbiamo annunciato tutta la PBC combattimenti FOX, questo è quello che ho cerchiato.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO di presidente della Promozioni Mayweather

“Questa sarà una lotta terrificante. Sono stato davvero impaziente di questa lotta, perché ho conosciuto questi ragazzi per un lungo periodo. Stili di rendere i combattimenti e in questo particolare matchup, abbiamo due combattenti che sono tutte le azioni.

“Danny ha dimostrato che lui è un combattente d'elite, perché ha battuto una serie di grandi campioni del mondo. Adrian Granados viene sempre a combattere. E 'mai e poi mai in una lotta noioso. Gli stili maglie così bene, con Danny essere un mondo di classe contro-perforatore e anche di essere un superbo boxer. Granados sta per forzare Danny per combattere al suo interno molto più del solito.

“Penso che questa lotta sta per portare fuori il meglio di entrambi Danny e Adrian. Hanno entrambi combattuto una serie di ottimi combattenti ed è stato in coinvolto in numerose decisioni discutibili. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.

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Deontay Wilder VS. DOMINIC BREAZEALE NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO


Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Wilder

I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down,” – Breazeale

WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder
Defends His Title Against Mandatory
Challenger Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, Maggio 18
In diretta su Showtime®Da Barclays Center a Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Marzo 19, 2019) – WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilder and mandatory challenger Dominic “Difficoltà” Breazeale went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Maggio 18 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Marzo 22 a 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, o chiamando 800-745-3000. A partire dal Sabato, Marzo 23 a 12 p.m. E, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:

Deontay Wilder

It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is very close to my heart. I’ve been here so many times and I have a real connection to this arena. I’ve had some of my most memorable moments in the ring here.

It’s always great to get a mandatory out of the way. They’re like flies buzzing in my ear. I just want to get them out of the way so I can do great things for the heavyweight division. I want one champion, one face, one name, but you need a lot of cooperation to make that happen.

I want to prove to the world that I’m the best. That’s what I believe in my heart. Until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. Breazeale is the next man in line. I can’t wait for this one.

I’m just going to show everyone on May 18. The way I feel right now, the fight could be this week. The champion must always be ready for whatever a challenger can bring.

I hope he’s training his hardest. I’m glad he has Virgil Hunter on his side to show him something new. Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18.

No man who gets in the ring will be able to defeat Deontay Wilder. I hold the keys to the heavyweight division. No fighter is doing what I’m doing. I’m trying to give the fans something they’ve never seen before.

Enjoy this one, because it’s going to be a massacre. Maggio 18 will be a beautiful day for me and a beautiful day to see what I’m planning to do for the sport of boxing.

DOMINIC Breazeale

I’m super excited for this. I’ve been waiting over a year and a half for a shot at this title. I’ve got three knockouts here at Barclays Center and I can’t wait for another.

I’m a great fighter but there are always things to be learned. I’ve learned a lot already with Virgil Hunter. I bring something that everyone wants to see from heavyweights, and that’s trouble. I’m going to bring pressure and action.

I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down. People are going to be rising to their feet when I knock him down.

I’m so excited to get this fight. I’ve been on Deontay’s undercards and I steal the show every time. Deontay does nothing right in the ring. He looks like a circus-act. All he does is talk. But there’s nothing he can say on May 18.

Deontay loves to hear his own voice. All he does is talk and talk. It’s time to get in the ring. Nobody can get in there and save him. It’s just me and him. Leather on leather. We’ll see who lands first. Hopefully he gets off the canvas.

VIRGILIO HUNTER, Breazeale’s Trainer

It’s a pleasure to be here at Barclays Center for a heavyweight championship fight. We have a monumental task to try to overcome. Dominic and I connected last month and after a few workouts, we saw we had a good fit and an understanding of what needs to be done.

Dominic works hard, he’s very determined and he knows that this is his opportunity and he can’t let it slip away from him. He also knows the risk at hand. We’re looking forward to May 18.

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & programmazione di eventi, Showtime Networks Inc.

We are thrilled to be bringing you Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale on SHOWTIME. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a lot of speculation regarding Deontay’s future. We’re proud to have him on SHOWTIME. It was critical for Deontay, for the sport and his fans, that this fight be available not on pay-per-view, but on SHOWTIME. Because of his insistence, that’s the primary reason we’re standing here today.

SHOWTIME is where this fight belongs. We’re the home of the biggest fights and best talents, month in and month out. This is where a heavyweight title fight belongs. This will be Deontay’s 12th appearance on SHOWTIME and or SHOWTIME PPV and we’ve built something special.

Recently ESPN named its World Fame 100, which lists the most talked about athletes in the world. Deontay is ranked 34, two slots behind Tom Brady and higher than any other active boxer in the sport. He’s a bonafide superstar, there is no question.

Dominic Breazeale is big, forte, experienced and powerful. Above all, he’s motivated. It’s no secret that there is a personal rivalry between these two fighters. This will not be a friendly promotion. There is genuine animosity. This is a premium fight and this is the heavyweight championship on May 18 in diretta su Showtime.”

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ERROL SPENCE JR. RETAINS WELTERWEIGHT TITLE WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER MIKEY GARCIA IN MAIN EVENT OF FIRST PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM AT&T STADIUM IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS


Unbeaten Former Champion David Benavidez Scores Second-Round TKO of J’Leon Love, Undefeated Former Champion Luis Nery Earns Dominant Fifth-Round TKO of McJoe Arroyo & Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Chris Arreola Stops Jean Pierre Augustin In Round Three

Former Heavyweight Champion Charles Martin Wins Via Disqualification on PBC Prelims on FS1

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ARLINGTON, TX. (Marzo 17, 2019) – Errol Spence Jr. retained his IBF Welterweight World Championship in his hometown in front of 47,525 fans with a unanimous decision over four-division world champion Mikey Garcia in the main event of the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from AT&Stadio T di Arlington, Texas.

The motivation fighting in front of my hometown crowd made me feel great,” said Spence. “These people have supported me since day one and I wanted to put on a good performance for all of them.

I really appreciate the love and support of the fans tonight,” ha detto Garcia. “It’s a great night and all the credit to Errol, he’s a great champion. He’s the truth. He executed his game plan very well.

The bout started technical, with Spence pumping a consistent jab and attempting to cut the ring off while Garcia was patiently looking for a chance to counter. Garcia had some success early throwing counter left hooks over Spence’s jab, but was never able to get in a rhythm against the busier champion.

He came out here with a good game plan and kept the distance at his favor,” ha detto Garcia. “I couldn’t get my rhythm going and he did what he had to do. I tried to make adjustments and he kept executing.

In quarto round, Spence dominated most of the action before Garcia made a late surge and forced Spence into a defensive crouch for the final moments of the round. Garcia kept that energy going early in round five, putting Spence on the defensive temporarily before he regained his momentum and returned to connecting on powerful straight lefts.

Spence increased his body-punching as the fight went on and looked to wear down the fighter who was moving up in weight. Garcia began bleeding from his nose in round eight, at which point Spence increased his output and landed 35, 29, 34 e 25 punches in rounds nine through 12 rispettivamente, according to CompuBox.

Throughout training camp, a lot of commentators thought he was too smart and I couldn’t box as well as him,” said Spence. “I showed I can box and I can move my head if I want to. The game is to be smart, it’s the sweet science. I had the size and reach advantage, so why not use it to take away the jab? It’s a weapon for me and it takes away one of his weapons.

I was able to hold my own,” ha detto Garcia. “I felt good and I felt strong myself. I think he felt my power, but he definitely has power also.

While Garcia showed his mettle in making it the distance, Spence was simply too effective, with one judge even scoring round 11 10-8 for Spence. Spence threw a career-high 1082 punches and out landed Garcia by a staggering 345 a 75 margine.

After 12-rounds of action, all three judges saw the fight for Spence, con il punteggio di 120-108 due volte e 120-107.

I give Mikey Garcia all the credit for taking this fight,” said Spence. “Mikey and I put on a great show in front of all these lovely fans. I respect him so much and I appreciate him for stepping up.

We just went 12-rounds with a great welterweight champion,” ha detto Garcia. “That’s a feat no one has done recently. I’m proud of what I was able to do. I have to go back and think about it. I will probably go back to lighter divisions but we’ll have to think about it.

Dopo la lotta, Spence declared that he wanted to fight boxing legend and welterweight titleholder Manny Pacquiao il prossimo, who entered the ring after the fight.

He’s broken records here before, he’s a legend in the sport and it’d be my honor to fight him next,” said Spence.

Sì, why not?” said Pacquiao, when asked about facing Spence next. “We’ll give the fans a good fight. I’m so happy to be here at AT&T Stadium and I hope I will be back here soon.

In caso di co-main, unbeaten former 168-pound world champion David Benavidez(21-0, 18 KO) dominato J'Leon Amore (24-3-1, 13 KO) to earn a second-round stoppage in their super middleweight matchup.

It’s a dream come true to fight on this stage in front of these fans,” said Benavidez. “These fans give me the motivation to get up every day and go the extra mile.

From the opening bell Love sought to crowd the taller Benavidez, but the 22-year-old Benavidez quickly made him pay, landing a powerful left hook that stunned Love. Love was able to last the round, but took more powerful hooks from Benavidez before the bell.

I expected to knock him out, but when I hit him with the first god shot, I knew he wasn’t going to last,” said Benavidez. “I tried to pace myself, but it wasn’t necessary tonight.

Benavidez wasted little time in the second round, delivering power shots that put Love on the run. Benavidez caught Love with a clean combo on the ropes that stunned Love and forced referee Laurence Cole to jump in and stop the bout 1:14 in secondo round, as Benavidez began to throw furious combos.

He was getting his shots off, but I don’t think I was taking too much punishment,” said Love. “I wasn’t out of the game completely but he did catch me with a couple good shots.

Dopo l'incontro, Benavidez set his sights on WBC Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Dirrell, who was in attendance at the fight.

I saw Anthony Dirrell with the WBC belt. He can’t call himself champion until he fights me. That’s my belt. I’m going to go get it. It’s mine.

Additional action featured former bantamweight champion Luis Nery (29-0, 23 KO) knock down former champion McJoe Arroyo (18-3, 8 KO) four times on his way to a fifth-round victory by stoppage in his U.S. debutto.

We’re two great fighters who were here to put on a show,” said Nery. “That’s what you have to expect from fighters of our caliber. I’m happy to start on the right foot here in my U.S. debut and show everyone I’m still the best at bantamweight.

Nery stalked Arroyo from the opening bell, throwing big power shots that forced his opponent to fight off his back foot. Con 45 seconds left in round two, Nery scored his first knockdown with a left that stunned him and follow-up combination that put Arroyo on the canvas.

Arroyo was unable to keep the hard-charging Nery from coming forward and again hit the mat late in round three, as a wide left hook hurt Arroyo before he was put down from a flurry that followed. The trouble continued for Arroyo in round four, as he was knocked down twice more in the final minute of the round.

I never felt like I was dazed or anything, they were just hard punches,” said Arroyo. “I went down but got right back up. If it were up to me I’d have kept going. I have to give respect to my opponent for his performance. This isn’t the end of my career. I’ve seen him fight before but I was surprised by his power. It was his night tonight.

After the fourth round, Arroyo’s corner stopped the bout, making the official stoppage 10 seconds into round five. Nery dominated the bout, out landing Arroyo 87 a 36, in fase di atterraggio 44 per cento dei suoi pugni di potenza.

We’re going to train hard and hopefully by June, we’ll have the belt back,” said Nery. “I want to win back my belt, then unify the division.

The opening bout on pay-per-view saw heavyweight fan-favorite Chris Arreola (38-5-1, 33 KO) score a third-round stoppage over previously unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin (17-1-1, 12 KO).

Augustin is a hungry kid who tried to make a name off of me,” Detto Arreola. “I lose and I’m out, but I’m not going out. I touched him a couple of times and saw he was hurt. I stayed calm and the stoppage came.

After blood started pouring from Arreola’s nose towards the end of round two, the Riverside, California-native got off to a quick start in round three, connecting with a straight left that stunned Augustin and nearly sent him to the canvas in the opening seconds.

As the round progressed, Augustin tried to hold and move to regain his composure, but was eventually caught with a flurry in the neutral corner that put him on the canvas. While he got up and was able to continue, another flurry in Augustin’s corner, including a big overhand left, eventually forced referee Neal Young to stop the fight 2:03 in tre tondo.

Every fighter feels like they can continue, ma è quello che è, it’s out of my control,” said Augustin. “I was more stunned than hurt, but he jumped on me and finished.

In the dominant final round Arreola landed 18 di 30 pugni potenti, compared to just three punches landed in the round by Augustin.

“Amo combattere,” Detto Arreola. “We’re both were trying to beat each other up and I love it. I’m blessed to be a fighter.

Precedendo il pay-per-view, PBC Prelims on FS1 featured former heavyweight champion Charles Martin (26-2-1. 23 KO) winning via disqualification against previously unbeaten Gregory Corbin (15-1, 9 KO) in the eighth-round of their showdown. After deducting a point from Corbin in rounds four, five and six because of low blows, referee Mark Calo-oy stopped the bout in round eight after another low blow. The official time of the disqualification came 53 seconds into round eight.

I don’t think he really wanted to fight, he wanted to hit me low and see how much he could get away with,” ha detto Martin. “I could sense that he didn’t want to engage anymore.

“È quello che è, I thought I was hitting him on the belt,” said Corbin. “We wanted to go to the body, I thought he was tired. I hurt him once, but the low blows did it for me.

We’re going to get back in camp, take a few days off and then get back to work,” ha detto Martin. “We’re staying busy in 2019.


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ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. MIKEY GARCIA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO


Welterweight Champion Spence Jr. & Four-Division World Champion Garcia Headline PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event This Saturday from AT&Stadio T di Arlington, Texas

I’m going to punish him and make him wish he took his brother’s advice
to not take this fight,” – Spence

Getting this victory will forever leave my name in the history books. No other fighter is daring to do what I’m doing,” – Garcia

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ARLINGTON, TX. (Marzo 13, 2019) – Unbeaten IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol Spence Jr. and undefeated four-division champion Mikey Garcia went face-to-face at AT&Stadio T di Arlington, Texas Wednesday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe at the same venue this Saturday in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event.

Spence and Garcia shared their thoughts on Saturday’s highly anticipated event and posed for photos for media in attendance ahead of this historic event.

Tickets for Saturday’s event, which is promoted by Man Down Promotions and Garcia Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, sono già in vendita, e può essere acquistato presso SeatGeek.com, il Fornitore Ufficiale di Biglietteria di AT&Stadio T.

Ecco quello che i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa hanno dovuto dire Mercoledì:

ERROL SPENCE JR.

This is a dream come true fighting in my hometown at AT&Stadio T. I can’t wait to put on a great performance. Seeing Mikey’s face here today, it’s got me hungrier than ever to put on a great performance

The size difference won’t matter. Skill for skill and talent for talent, I’m more dominant than him in every aspect. I’ll beat him at anything he wants to do. On paper he’s the toughest opponent to date, but once we get in the ring we’ll find out.

I don’t think anyone has the power to knock me out. We don’t allow that kind of mentality into training camp. I hope he tries though.

Mikey is supposed to think he’s going to win this fight. He called me out, so they obviously think that they see something. I’m glad he’s as confident as I am. I hope he keeps that same energy inside of the ring.

Our training camp, we train for a hard 12 lotta rotonda. We prepare for a bruising fight. If I knock him out early, then that’s a bonus. We trained for the distance because we know anything can happen in a fight.

I’m always calm, that’s just my demeanor. I could talk to Mikey Garcia in the locker room before the fight then come out and knock his head off. I’m always on go. I’m naturally like this. I’ve been ready to go for eight weeks. I’m tired of seeing him and I’m just ready for fight night.

I can’t worry about what Mikey sees in me. I let my coach worry about it. Everyone thinks they see something looking on the outside, but it’s a lot harder once you’re in the ring.

This win makes me pound-for-pound number one. Mikey has a great record and a big fan base and I feel like winning this fight turns me into a star. Everyone wants to take Floyd Mayweather’s place as the face of boxing, and this puts me on the right track to become the face of boxing and the best fighter in the world.

This is a legendary fight. This is where we see what fighters are made of. There have been a lot of great fights when little guys came up and beat a bigger fighter. You can’t ever write off the little guy. This is going to be a hard fight.

I know I’m the best fighter in the world and I’m going to show it Saturday night. I’m going to punish him and make him wish he took his brother’s advice to not take this fight.

MIKEY GARCIA

I have all the tools and all the skills needed to beat Errol Spence Jr. When it comes to timing, velocità, reflexes and defense, you name it, I’m better.

Here in Texas, it’s like a second home. I’ve won two world titles here. Having great fan support at the grand arrival was a special moment for me.

I’ve got to go in there Saturday night and show why I picked this fight. I want to make history and this is the one that will get me there.

I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win this fight. We trained very hard. Possiamo andare 12 rounds for sure. Ma, if I get a chance to hurt my opponent, I’m definitely going to jump on him and get the knockout.

“sabato sera, Errol is going to find out why I picked this fight. All of my opponents say they don’t see anything special when they watch me, until they get into the ring.

I know what I have to do on fight night. I know all the work that I put in. I didn’t put all that effort in for nothing. sabato sera, I have to execute. Once I get inside the ring, that switch will turn on.

I have to fight the best fight of my life. If I don’t, then I can’t overcome the challenge. You don’t win a fight with size and weight. We fight smart, we fight intelligently and pick our shots. There are a lot of factors. That’s how I win this fight.

Getting this victory will forever leave my name in the history books. No other fighter is daring to do what I’m doing. I’m here to make history and this fight does that. This fight is about big challenges and obstacles.

All the attention and buzz about this fight is for real. It’s not often you get a fight like this. Undefeated champions in their prime facing each other. If you want to witness history, you better buy a ticket or the pay-per-view.

DERRICK JAMES, Trainer di Spence

Getting up on the stage today, it was like fight night. I feel what Errol and Mikey are feeling. It’s go-time for both of these guys.

Mikey Garcia is a great opponent, but he’s still just another opponent. We’re going to go in there and show him why we’re better. Errol is feeling great, so I am too.

Ring intelligence is definitely one of Mikey’s best attributes. But he’s never been in the ring with Errol. Errol has been in the ring sparring with Floyd Mayweather before and I don’t think Mikey has the same ring intelligence as him.

Errol knows what he should be doing and what he shouldn’t be doing during fight week. He will be ready on Saturday night.

ROBERT GARCIA, Garcia’s Brother & Allenatore

Not only have all of our sparring partners told us this, but his opponents always say the same thing. Once they’re in the ring, they realize how hard Mikey hits and how strong he is. Spence doesn’t know that but he’ll find out Saturday.

A lot of fighters have problems with southpaws like Spence, but Mikey has a lot of experience facing lefties and I’m confident that won’t be a factor.

Spence’s style is pretty basic, so it’s not too hard to find sparring partners to emulate him. Spence does everything right, just like Mikey. From a preparation standpoint, his style isn’t a big challenge.

We haven’t just been facing regular sparring partners. They’re experienced, talented and undefeated fighters. He’s facing middleweights to get ready for this one and I know he will be.

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ABOUT SPENCE VS. GARCIA
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Spence vs. Garcia is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event that is headlined by unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. defending his title against four-division world champion Mikey Garcia on Saturday, Marzo 16 from AT&Stadio T di Arlington, Texas.

The PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature undefeated former super middleweight champion David Benavidezbattling veteran contender J’Leon Love, unbeaten former bantamweight champion Luis Nery taking on former champion McJoe Arroyo and fan-favorite Chris Arreola facing unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin.

Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT featuring former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin squaring off against unbeaten Dallas-native Gregory Corbin.

Spence vs. Garcia will be shown on big screens across the nation through FathomEvents. I biglietti possono essere acquistati online sul www.FathomEvents.com o partecipanti teatro botteghini.

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THREE UNDEFEATED MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS PROSPECTS TO HEADLINE FRIDAY, Aprile 5 ShoBox: IL tripleheader NUOVA GENERAZIONE


Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez And Andres Cortes Featured In Separate Bouts Live on SHOWTIME From Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas



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LAS VEGAS – Marzo 13, 2019 – Three undefeated prospects will make their ShoBox: La nuova generazione debut as super bantamweight Angelo Leo and super featherweights Xavier Martinez e Andres Cortes compete in separate bouts on a Mayweather Promotions card live on SHOWTIME Friday, Aprile 5 (10 p.m. ET / PT) da Sam’s Town Live a Las Vegas.


Top 122-pound prospect Leo (16-0, 8 KO) will square off against Filipino Neil Tabanao (17-4, 11 KO) in a 10-round bout in the ShoBox evento principale, while super featherweight Martinez (13-0, 9 KO) assumerà John Moralde (21-2, 11 KO) in a 10-round co-featured attraction. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, Las Vegas prospect Cortes (10-0, 6 KO) will face Baltimore’s Jahmal Dyer (9-1, 5 KO) in otto round super-piuma attacco.



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“Mayweather Promotions is excited to bring the Sin City Showdown back this year, as it is home to a roster of talented prospects,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “The card features three of our young talented undefeated prospects Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez, and Andres Cortes making their television debuts. It’s exciting to see these guys climb the ranks, as they look to take their careers to the next level. Each one of them will be facing tough competition on fight night. I expect nothing but fireworks.”



“We have three unbeaten and untested prospects ready for the next step of their careers in Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez and Andres Cortes,”Ha dichiarato Gordon Hall, Produttore Esecutivo, Senior Vice President, Production, Showtime Networks Inc. "ShoBox is all about introducing and developing new talent. It’s about pushing young prospects outside of their comfort zone, matching them tough and discovering the next generation of champions in the process. I look forward to see whether or not Leo, Martinez and Cortes will rise to the occasion.”



Originally from New Mexico and currently residing in Las Vegas, Leone, 24, recorded a unanimous decision over Alberto Torres in his 2019 debut on the non-televised undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz. Leone, who started boxing when he was eight, amassed a notable amateur resume, winning the state Golden Gloves and Jr. Golden Gloves Championships before turning pro at 18. Leo debuted under the Mayweather Promotions banner in November of 2017 with a fourth-round knockout of Dominican Republic’s Yasmaly Basilio Peguero-Nieves.



“This fight came to me at the perfect time,” said Leo, who has fought four of his last six bouts at Sam’s Town Live. “I’m in great condition coming off my recent fight last month. I think Tabanao is good fighter and a good counter-puncher. He fought good competition and he went the distance with a former world champion, so I know I have a tough fight ahead. He is a dangerous fighter but I have a solid plan. I have a unique style and I think I bring a lot to the table with my speed, angles and body shots. Fans should expect an exciting fight on April 5.”



Tabanao, 24, made his pro debut in 2012 in his home country of the Philippines. He will make his United States debut next month as he looks to move up the super bantamweight ranks. Tabanao won the WBO Oriental Featherweight Title in 2016 with a third-round technical knockout of Ibrahim Balla. In his next fight, Tabanao lost the belt when he dropped a unanimous decision to Isaac Dogboe, who would go on to become the WBO Super Bantamweight World Champion. Tabanao suffered two consecutive defeats after losing to Dogboe but has admirably rebounded by winning his last four bouts.



My trainer Sonny Dollente is working hard to prepare me for this fight,” said Tabanao. “We know this is our first fight in the States and TV debut, so we are working especially hard to put on a great performance and we thank Mayweather Promotions for this opportunity. Angelo Leo is a good fighter but we have a good strategy. It has always been my dream to represent The Philippines and to be known as a great boxer. This fight will bring me one step closer to my dream.”



Martinez, di Sacramento, Calif., is best known for his crafty and powerful fighting style and is regarded by many as a prospect to watch. After losing his first two amateur fights, he amassed a record of 88-10. He won the Jr. Golden Gloves in 2010, gareggiato nel 2012 e 2013 Nationals Championships and was ranked No. 3 amateur in the country in 2013. He turned pro in Mexico at 17 and joined the Mayweather Promotions team in late 2016 with a unanimous decision win over Wilfredo Garriga at Sam’s Town Live. He’s coming off five straight knockout victories, with his most recent being an impressive fifth-round knockout against Deivi Julio Bassa on February 9. Martinez is looking for a statement victory over Moralde to assert his pedigree in the 130-pound division.







“It feels great to get back in the ring,” said Martinez. “I’m happy Mayweather Promotions found another great matchup for me, and on national television. Now it’s time for me to do my part as a fighter by training hard and getting the win. I came in to training camp with a fresh mindset and ready to go to war. I’m ready for whatever Moralde brings to the table. I don’t know much about him other than he has the guts to fight me. I heard two opponents said, ’No,’ to this fight because they didn’t want to face me.”



Moralde, who made his pro debut in 2011 as a 17-year-old, will see his toughest test to date when he meets rising star Martinez. Hailing from Davao del Sur in the Philippines, Moralde, che è 2-2 nei suoi ultimi quattro incontri, is looking to redeem himself in this pivotal matchup. Il suo U.S. debutto in 2017 didn’t go as planned as he was handed the first loss of his career at the hands of Toka Khan Clary. He rebounded quickly against Ismail Muwendo but lost by decision against Jamel Herring in his next fight. He scored a second-round knockout victory over Elmer Colve in his last outing.

“It feels great to have another opportunity to put my skills on display for the world to see on national TV,” said Moralde. “I’m up against a tough fighter; we both have a tough fight ahead. Devo fare una dichiarazione. This is the fight that will get me where I want to go. I want to fight the toughest and I’m ready to face anyone they put in front of me.”

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Cortes, 22, fell in love with the sweet science at an early age as he watched his brother Luis at the gym. He started training at Elite Boxing Gym when he was six, alongside Juan Heraldez and Andrew Tabiti, who would later become his Mayweather Promotions stablemates. He had a reported record of 130-20 as an amateur and turned pro in 2016. He caught the attention of Floyd Mayweather while sparring with lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. Cortes joined Mayweather Promotions soon after. He has won four of his last six fights by knockout including his last outing against Eder Amaro Fajardo on January 17. With a win, Cortes will be one step closer to becoming a legitimate contender.



“I’ve only taken off one week from the gym since my last fight in January,” said Cortes. "Mi sento benissimo. Sono 100 percent prepared for whatever my opponent brings my way. I’ve been working on my power and my strength with my conditioning coach and overall development as a fighter. I’m ready for my next challenge.”



Baltimore’s Dyer, 27, picked up boxing at 19 and after a brief amateur career turned pro in March of 2017. He scored an impressive 22-second first-round knockout of Dwayne Martin in just his third professional bout. He was named 2017 Rookie of the Year by Boxing Along the Beltway, a Washington, D.C. boxing publication, and has won five fights in a row, most recently against promising undefeated prospect Carlos Dixon.



I’m coming fresh off a fight so I’m still in great shape,” said Dyer. “Andres Cortes is a good fighter, ma io sono un combattente migliore. I’m training to go a full eight rounds, but if I find an opportunity before then, Vado a prenderlo. I’ve been waiting for a chance to show the world how good of a fighter I am, e questo è. This is my time to show the world who I am.”



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Su ShoBox: La nuova generazione

Fin dalla sua nascita nel luglio 2001, l'acclamata serie di boxe SHOWTIME, ShoBox: La nuova generazione giovane talento ha caratterizzato abbinato dura. Il ShoBox La filosofia è quella di teletrasmettere emozionante, folla-piacevole e partite ufficiali, mentre fornendo un banco di prova per le prospettive che vogliono determinati a combattere per un titolo mondiale. Alcuni crescente lista del 79 combattenti che sono apparsi su ShoBox e avanzato di raccogliere titoli mondiali include: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams e più.

SHIPPINUP TO BOSTON: FIGHTNIGHT LIVE TO AIR MURPHYS BOXING CARD, DROPKICK MURPHYS CONCERT ON ST. PATRICK’S SATURDAY


Fan-friendly, FREE Facebook platform with nearly 5.2 million views to feature live access from sold-out House of Blues in the shadows of Fenway Park.

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PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO

NEW YORK (Marzo 12, 2019) – For the second-straight year, Fightnight DIRETTA Realizzato da Everlast has something for everyone as the fan-friendly and completely FREE platform celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys and Murphys Boxing. Music fans and fight enthusiasts from across the nation and around the globe can catch the Dropkick Murphys in concert and an outstanding card with international appeal on Saturdayvia any device where Facebook is availablebrought to fans by the promotion born out of the Dropkick Murphys popular Celtic punk band.

The free, interactive serieswhich has entertained almost 5.2 million fans since its platform premiere in May of 2017 – visits the shadows of Fenway once again to continue its March schedule. The three-show March is part of a 2019 first quarter that showcases an outstanding six-card lineup featuring six different promotions and spanning four cities, which began with three February shows and two March shows already that combined for more than 860,000 visualizzazioni.

This is my favorite day of the year,” suddetto Ken Casey, Dropkick Murphys Frontman and President and Founder, Murphys Boxing. “We have a sold-out venue and an excellent boxing card, and Facebook will give our fans around the world a live look inside on the Dropkick Murphys, Murphys Boxing and FIGHTNIGHT LIVE channels.

In Saturday’s the main event, NABA Champion Mark DeLuca (22-1, 13 KO) assume Jimmy Williams (16-1-1, 5 KO) in an all-New England battle of super welterweights. Also seeing action will be NABA light heavyweight titleholder CharlesFavorire (17-0, 8 KO), putting his unblemished mark on the line against battle-tested Chicago native Mike Jimenez (22-1-2, 14 KO). The stacked card will also see top-tier middleweight contender and Irish favorite Gary “Punta” O'Sullivan(29-3, 20 KO) take on popular New Englander Khiary Grey (16-4, 12 KO). Nel frattempo, Irish nationals clash as Noel Murphy (12-1-1, 2 KO) takes on undefeated John Joyce (7-0, 4 KO) and undefeated heavyweight Niall Kennedy (12-0-1, 7 KO) is also scheduled to make an appearance, representing The Emerald Isle on its celebrated weekend.

“St. Paddy’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys is becoming one of our favorite FIGHTNIGHT LIVE traditions, but Saturday’s card may be the finest in the history of our platform in terms of title fights and quality matchups from top to bottom,” suddetto Mark Fratto, Principale e Direttore del Business Development, Linacre media. “Combine that lineup with a live set from Ken Casey and the Dropkick Murphys, it’s unbeatable, and since the House of Blues is sold-out, we’ll get you inside and up close with Facebook.

Giunto alla sua seconda stagione, Fightnight DIRETTA Powered by Everlast è la piattaforma di Facebook fan-friendly che – tra gli altri aspetti – si vanta di conversazioni in tempo reale tenutesi tra i commentatori lotta e il pubblico di visualizzazione. Fightnight Live ha presentato più di 515 combattenti e 16 promozioni durante 31 trasmissione di eventi dal vivo da 18 diverse città dal maggio 2017, e in tal modo, la piattaforma interattiva ha generato l'interesse dei fedeli appassionati di lotta da tutti gli Stati Uniti e in tutto il mondo, tra cui il pubblico significativi in ​​Messico, il Regno Unito e in altre parti d'Europa, e anche i fan in Sud America, Asia e Australia.

Dal maggio 2017, the numbers on the 30-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of 167,483 vista per evento and almost 5.2 milione di visualizzazioni totali per il franchising. Dal settembre. 2018, Gli spettacoli della seconda stagione hanno avuto una media superiore a 269,000 visualizzazioni.

il settembre. 2018 “Combattimenti Re Boxing Martedì sera” (594,447) dalle sabbie di Betlemme, DEC. 2018 “Regine e re di Queens Carta” (379,758) a New York, il novembre. 2018 “Colpire duro Showtime Collaborazione” (372,662), DEC. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), l'ottobre. 2018 “Colpire duro Philly speciale” (297,545), l'ottobre. 2018 Bareknuckle durata di un'ora “Freeview” (292,253), il novembre. 2018 “Titani Nella Capitale” (256,871), Sept. 2017 “Promozioni vero affare: Empire State” dal Resorts World Casino (225,000), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) e agosto 2017 CES “Super Sabato” da Foxwoods (203,000) tutti registrati 200,000 o più viste, and collectively the 30-show series has seen a total of more than 5,191,976 viste attraverso tutti i dispositivi.

Oltre ai numeri audience prime, il pieno-interattivo, produzioni fan-friendly hanno visto più di 419,000 collettivi impegni pubblicare in tempo reale (più di 13,000 per ogni show), tra cui più di 324,000 “piace” o “gli amori,” almost 56,000 comments and more than 18,000 azioni.

il settembre. 2018 “Combattimenti Re Boxing Martedì sera” dalle sabbie di Betlemme impostare un nuovo bar con 594,447 visualizzazioni e il settembre. 2017 DiBella-CES doubleheader portavano la serie di tre quarti-di-un-milioni di visualizzazioni in poco più di quattro mesi. il settembre. 2017 sega carta DiBella più di 40,000 interazioni spettatori tra cui quasi 39,000 “piace” o “gli amori” e il marzo 17, 2018, Murphy “St. Giorno Scontro di Patrick” impostare un nuovo marchio di alta marea per condivide con 2,182.

La pagina di Live Fightnight su Facebook ha più di 87,000 fan e più di 94,000 seguaci.



Creato e prodotto da Linacre media di New York City, la serie Fightnight dal vivo offre presentatori professionali, più angolazioni, grafica televisiva, replay e dietro le quinte di accesso e interviste. Gli spettacoli in streaming sono disponibili globalmente ovunque Facebook è disponibile. L'iniziativa non solo permette ai fan di tutto il mondo per sintonizzarsi, ma dà anche up-and-coming combattenti una piattaforma globale per mostrare le loro abilità, dà promotori di un accessibile “trasmissione” soluzione e dà sponsor la possibilità di raggiungere un pubblico di massa tramite contenuti di marca.

FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 date saranno ufficialmente annunciati nelle prossime settimane.



Fightnight DIRETTA è disponibile online all'indirizzo: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

Seguite tutta l'azione attraverso i social media a FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE su Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE su Instagram e @ FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ su Twitter, o utilizzando il hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Per gli ultimi eventi Linacre media e il calendario di trasmissione, seguire @LinacreMedia su tutte le piattaforme sociali o utilizzare i tag #LinacreMediaEvents o #LinacreMediaOnTV.

A proposito di Everlast Worldwide Inc.
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Profilo della USA Boxing Alumni Association: Giovanni “The Quietman” Ruiz

Dai progetti al possesso della corona definitiva della boxe


COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Marzo 12, 2019) – Dai progetti al possesso del titolo individuale probabilmente più rispettato nello sport, Giovanni “The Quietman” Ruiz rimane l'unico latinoamericano a conquistare l'ambito titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi.

Ruiz, 47, è un orgoglioso pugile americano portoricano cresciuto in un Chelsea, Massachusetts. La due volte World Boxing Association (WBA) campione dei pesi massimi, ha sconfitto la Hall of Famer della USA Boxing Alumni Association Evander Holyfield nella seconda delle tre lotte per il titolo, per proteggere per la prima volta, la corona mondiale dei pesi massimi.

Un pugile dilettante decorato, Ruiz ha compilato un file 50-5 record, simile al suo record finale da professionista di 44-9-1 (30 KO) fra 1992-2010, compreso l'oro- prestazioni da medaglia agli All-New England Championships, Campionati Nazionali di Boxe USA e Festival Olimpico di Los Angeles, che lo ha elevato al n. 1 posizione dei pesi massimi leggeri nelle valutazioni degli Stati Uniti.

Ruiz è stato anche un eccezionale atleta a tutto tondo al Chelsea High, soprattutto nel calcio, in cui era un all-star. Ha iniziato a fare boxe all'età di sette anni, alla fine sviluppando le sue abilità al Somerville Boxing Club.

“La boxe era l'unico sport che immaginavo di avere buone possibilità di successo,” Ruiz (raffigurato qui a sinistra) ha spiegato perché ha perseguito la boxe al contrario del calcio o di un altro sport di squadra. “Gli altri sport dovevi andare al college, e non avevo i voti.”

Ruiz non si è mai guardato indietro e nessun pugile ha mai ottenuto più di lui dalle loro abilità date da Dio. Dopo aver vinto il suo primo torneo (PAL nel New Jersey), è entrato a far parte della squadra USA che si è recata in Svezia per competere in un doppio incontro.

“Al di fuori di Porto Rico (ha vissuto lì per 6-7 anni nella sua prima giovinezza),” Ruiz ricordava con affetto. “Non avevo mai viaggiato fuori dagli Stati Uniti. USA Boxing mi ha dato l'opportunità di viaggiare lì, Australia, Italia e in tutti gli Stati Uniti. Ancor più di come quelle esperienze mi hanno preparato per i ranghi professionisti, mi ha dato un assaggio di esperienza di vita, viaggiando in posti in cui non sarei mai stato in grado di andare da solo. La boxe amatoriale mi ha anche dato struttura e fiducia in me stesso per quando sono diventato professionista. Ho anche incontrato tante persone diverse, combattenti e allenatori, da tutto il mondo.”

Oltre alla sua già citata vittoria al Festival Olimpico di Los Angles, che lo ha qualificato come membro del Team USA per competere ai Campionati del Mondo in Australia (finito 6th al mondo), forse il momento clou della sua carriera amatoriale è stata la sconfitta Torsten May, il 1992 Vincitore della medaglia d'oro olimpica dalla Germania, in un doppio incontro in Florida.

“La mia associazione con John risale al 1990,” aggiunto Al Valenti, Consulente per progetti speciali di boxe USA. “Ero elettrizzato dal fatto che un ragazzo del posto stesse affinando le sue capacità sul ring. John ha avuto un impatto incredibile sulla scena della boxe nazionale amatoriale nei primi anni novanta; arrivando fino alle prove olimpiche di Worcester (MA). Essere stato coinvolto nelle prove è stato davvero speciale per me perché John era un grande concorrente e un bravo ragazzo. La storia della boxe avrà un posto per John Ruiz, non molti sono sopravvissuti 36 round con Evander. Essere il primo campione mondiale dei pesi massimi latino-americani è stato un bel risultato “The Quietman”.

Ruiz è diventato professionista August 20, 1992, vincendo una decisione unanime di quattro round su Kevin Parker. Durante la sua carriera da professionista, ha sconfitto i migliori nomi contemporanei come Holyfield,James Thunder, Jerry Ballard, Fernely Felix, Kirk Johnson, Fres Oquendo, Andrew Golota e Jameel McCline.

La storia è stata fatta a marzo 3, 2013 a Las Vegas, when he became only the second fighter to drop Holyfield en route to his WBA title-winning fight by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, earning him instant notoriety as the first Latino to hold the coveted world heavyweight title belt.



John Ruiz met President George W. Bush in the White House after becoming the first Latino to become world heavyweight boxing champion (Picture courtesy of the Boston Herald)

I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” he continued, “but my main goal was to provide for my family and I always maintained that goal. Most fighters don’t succeed, but at the end of the day, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, ma, when I hear people talk about it today, Penso che, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.

Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sport Gym) in Medford, MA, not too far from where he grew up in Chelsea and trained in Somerville. It has been a registered club member by USA Boxing since 2012, ma, ma ancora più importante, it’s Ruizway of giving back to amateur boxing.

I felt there was a need to help more kids and give them an opportunity to get out of the house and do something productive and fun,” Ruiz commented. “They all have a chance to work on self confidence and one could possibly become world champion. I feel obligated to help kids because I remember years ago when I was in the same position. They need guidance. If I didn’t have all the support I did growing up, I wouldn’t have turned out the way I did. Voglio aiutare i bambini a capire come raggiungere i loro obiettivi.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Creato per sostenere una vita, relazioni reciprocamente vantaggiose tra USA Boxing ed i suoi ex allievi, –pugili, funzionari, allenatori e appassionati di boxe — L'Alumni Association collega generazioni di campioni, ispirando e restituendo ai futuri campioni di boxe USA Boxing, in e fuori dal ring.

Gli Stati Uniti Boxing Alumni Association è aperta a chiunque abbia un amore per la boxe e vorrebbe rimanere in contatto con il pugilato dilettantistico. I membri hanno accesso a un'ampia varietà di eventi speciali ospitati dall'Associazione Alumni, compresa la sua annuale di USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame di ricezione.

Per aderire all'Associazione Alumni, semplicemente registrarsi al alumni@usaboxing.org per un $40.00 all'anno quota associativa. I nuovi membri riceveranno una T-shirt, portachiavi e e-wallet.

Oggi, John vive a Palm City, Florida. È un ufficiale di correzione per il dipartimento dello sceriffo della contea di Martin. “Vincere il titolo mondiale due volte da professionista è stato fantastico,” Concluse Ruiz, “ma ho sicuramente apprezzato i dilettanti più che i professionisti, anche se mi sarebbe piaciuto rappresentare gli USA alle Olimpiadi. La boxe USA mi ha aperto la mente a cose diverse, portarmi fuori dalle strade di Chelsea per farmi sentire……speciale.”

John Ruiz ha sempre predicato, “Segui i tuoi sogni!” e lo fa ancora oggi.

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Super Welterweight Contender Jamontay Clark Battles Unbeaten Vernon Brown on Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday, Marzo 24 from MGM National Harbor In Maryland


Super Lightweight Jose Miguel Borrego, Middleweight Prospect Lorenzo Simpson & Super Welterweight Brandon Quarles Step In for Separate Bouts in PBC Prelims on FS1 Beginning at
6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Biglietti in vendita ora!

NATIONAL HARBOR (Marzo 11, 2019) Exciting super welterweight contender Jamontay Clark joins the Peterson brothers on a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes show on Sunday, Marzo 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Clarkwill take on Vernon Brown of Chicago in a 10-round super welterweight match that will open the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. E. campione del mondo in due divisioni Lamont Peterson takes on former junior welterweight world champion Sergey Lipinets in a 12-round welterweight match that will headline the show. Anthony Peterson, Lamont’s brother, battles former junior lightweight world champion Argenis Mendez in a 10-round junior welterweight bout that serves as the co-main event.

The Peterson brothers are an inspirational duo that rose from poverty and homelessness in Washington D.C. as children to become professional boxers and reach an elite level in the sport. They will be fighting as the main and co-main event in these nationally televised bouts for the first time since 2006 and will look to put on a show for fans just outside of their hometown.

The 24-year-old Clark (13-1, 7 KO) was on an impressive roll, having defeated Domonique Dolton and previously unbeaten Ivan Golub, before his match against Jeison Rosario last August. Combattimento da Cincinnati, he dropped a tough unanimous decision to Rosario in the first loss of his career. He will be looking to bounce back against the 29-year-old Brown (10-0-1, 7 KO), who had a busy 2018 con tre vittorie – two by way of knockout.

The FS1 prelims broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and feature Mexican slugger Jose Miguel Borrego (14-2, 13 KO) clashing with California’s Jerry Thomas (14-1-1, 8 KO) in otto round partita super leggero. It will also seeBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KO) battling Kansas-native Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KO) in an eight-round middleweight bout, plus Baltimore’s Lorenzo Simpson (2-0, 2 KO) assumendo Earl Henry (0-1-1) in a four-round super welterweight attraction.

I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and HeadBangers Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased by visitingwww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.

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