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Former Champion Sakio Bika meets Lionell Thompson in Super Middleweight Showdown on PBC Prelims on FS1 Sunday, Maart 24 van MGM National Harbor in Maryland – 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT

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

**NATIONALE HAVEN** (Maart 20, 2019) – Voormalig wereldkampioen **Saki Taurus** zal worden geconfronteerd met **Lionell Thompson** in an eight or 10 round super middleweight showdown that will be featured in PBC Prelims on FS1 action this Sunday, Maart 24 van 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. EN / 15.00 uur. PT and also feature **Brandon Quarles** (21-4-1, 10 KO) battling Kansas-native **Aaron Coley** (15-2-1, 7 KO) in een acht-ronde super weltergewicht bout, plus Baltimore’s **Lorenzo Simpson**(2-0, 2 KO) nemen **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 p.m. PT.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and HeadBangers Promotions, zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht door een bezoekwww.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 **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) vechten **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** gezichten **Evincil Dixon** in een zes-round weltergewicht strijd, ongeslagen **Patrick Harris** steps in for an eight-round super lightweight fight against Costa Rica’s **Bergman Aguilar** andwelterweight **Kareem Martin** pleinen af tegen **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, Afrika. 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. De 33-jarige, 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 p.m. PT.

Fans kunnen Live stream van de gevechten op de FOX Sports app, beschikbaar in het Engels of Spaans via de FOX, FS1 of FOX Deportes feeds. De gevechten zijn beschikbaar op het bureaublad aan FOXSports.com en via de app store, of aangesloten apparaten, waaronder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One en Roku.

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Arthur Mercante, Jr. om vader te vergezellen in de New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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Arthur Mercante, Jr. was de derde man in de ring voor de March 13, 1999 wereldtitel zwaargewicht in Madison Square Garden tussen Evander Holyfield en Lennox Louis dat eindigde in een gelijkspel

Zondag, April 28, inductie Diner

***Don King, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez kop Klasse van 2019 inductees***

NEW YORK (Maart 20, 2019) – Internationale boksscheidsrechter **Arthur Mercante, Jr.** zal zich bij zijn vader voegen, wijlen **Arthur Mercante, Sr**., in de New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) om de eerste vader-zoon te worden die is opgenomen in de NYSBHOF.

De 24-ledenklasse van 2019 zal worden ingewijd tijdens het achtste jaarlijkse NYSBHOF-inductiediner ***zondagmiddag (12:30-5:30 p.m. EN), April 28***, bij Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

Handelaar, Jr. was een amateur-bokser die verloor in de 1976 New York Golden Gloves naar **Juan LaPorte** (NYSBHOF-inductee, Klas van 2014). “Ik voelde dat ik hem sloeg, en ik wilde pro worden,” Handelaar, Jr. legde uit hoe hij in dienst kwam. “Mijn vader zei nee zolang ik in zijn huis woonde, maar hij stelde voor dat ik probeer te verwijzen.”

Handelaar, Jr. begon als scheidsrechter 1979 in de amateurs en schoof op naar de profs in 1984. Hij heeft verwezen 336 gevechten, inclusief 72 titelgevechten. Handelaar, Jr. heeft een aantal prachtige herinneringen, inclusief een humoristisch verhaal waarin hij per ongeluk werd geslagen.

“Ik bedoelde een gevecht (verenigd wereldkampioenschap super middengewicht titelgevecht, op Jan. 14, 2017 in Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn) tussen **Badou Jack** en **James DeGale**,” Handelaar, Jr. herinnerde. “Ik hoorde de waarschuwing van 10 seconden aan het einde van de zesde ronde en begon te tellen 5-4-3-2-1. Op hetzelfde moment, Jack sloeg me met een linkse hoek in mijn gezicht, en ik gleed uit. Beau vroeg me of ik in orde was. Ik zei dat het goed ging. Later, hij zei dat hij me met een goed schot had geslagen en dat ik hem een goed schot had gegeven. Na het gevecht, hij vertelde me dat ik een goede foto kan maken.”

Handelaar, Jr. geloofde dat de sleutel om een goede scheidsrechter te zijn, is om vechters in clinches uit elkaar te halen en uit beeld te blijven, want een gevecht gaat niet om de scheidsrechter.

Een van zijn meest memorabele momenten in zijn carrière was het werken in dezelfde show als zijn vader, wie was 81 tijd, voor het eerst in 1981 bij Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Vader werkte het belangrijkste evenement tussen **Roy Jones, Jr**. en **David Telesco**, Handelaar, Jr. een gevecht tussen **David Izon** en **Derrick Jefferson**.

Nu, Handelaar, Jr. gaat naar de NYSBHOF om zich bij zijn vader te voegen. “Ik had nooit gedacht dat ik in een Hall of Fame zou staan,” Handelaar, Jr. becommentarieerde. “Toen de oproep kwam op 27 januari (2019) uit **Bob Duffy** (NYBHOF voorzitter), het had niet op een meer speciale dag kunnen komen, omdat mijn vader zou zijn omgedraaid 99 die dag.

“Het is een eer, vooral met deze les. Ik werkte een gevecht tussen Michael Olajide en Iran Barkley en Michael komt dit jaar binnen. Don King, natuurlijk, en ik werkte veel shows met Wayne Kelly. Ring 8 is altijd een geweldige organisatie geweest. Ik wil alle betrokkenen bedanken.”

Living boksers post in de NYSBHOF omvatten (Bronx geboren) drie keer, twee-divisie wereldkampioen **Wilfredo Benitez** (53-8-1, 31 KO), Canastota weltergewicht **Dick DiVeronica** (44-13-1, 13 KO), (Hennepstead) WBO super vedergewicht wereldkampioenRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 KO), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olympiër **Davey Vasquez** (19-15, 6 KO), WBO super middengewicht wereldtitel uitdager **Michael Olajide** (27-5, 19 KO), van Manhattan, en Queens’ wereldtitel zwaargewicht **Monte Barrett** (35-11-2, 20 KO).

Postume deelnemers die worden ingewijd zijn (Bronx) drievoudig lichtgewicht wereldkampioenJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 KO), Brooklyn weltergewicht **Al “Bummie” Davis** (65-10-4, 46 KO), (Schenectady) wereldkampioen weltergewicht **Marty Servo** (47-4-2, 14 KO), (Bronx) wereldtitel zwaargewicht **Roland Lastarza** (57-9, 27 KO), Brooklyn wereldkampioen lichtgewicht **Paddy DeMarco** (75-26-3, 8 KO )en Manhattan's Lower East Side lichtgewichten **Sid Lands** (94-13-5, 12 KO) en **Uitloging “De vechtende tandarts” Kruis** (35-10-4, 22 KO).

Naast Mercante, Jr., andere levende niet-deelnemers die naar de NYSBHOF gaan, zijn de in New York City gevestigde promotor **Don King**, Rechter doorspoelen **John McKaie**, Brooklyn sportverslaggever **Steve Albert**, en Bronx trainer **Bob Jackson**.

Postume niet-deelnemer inductees zijn Utica matchmaker **Dewey Fragetta**, Kroon, Queens scheidsrechter **Johnny LoBianco**, Garden City scheidsrechter **Wayne Kelly**, Vlissingen sportman **Harry Hill**, bekroonde journalist **Jimmy Cannon**, van Manhattan's Upper East Side, en NYSAC officiële / voormalige NABF-president **Joe Dwyer**, van Brooklyn.

Elke bijwonen inductee (of directe afstammeling van) zal een speciaal ontworpen riem ontvangen betekenende zijn of haar inductie in de NYSBHOF.

De 2019 inductees werden geselecteerd door de NYSBHOF leden benoemingscommissie:**Randy Gordon**, **Henry Hascup**, **Don Majeski**, **Ron McNair**, en **neil Terens**.

Alle boksers die nodig zijn inactief te zijn voor ten minste drie jaar in aanmerking komen voor NYSBHOF inductie, en alle inductees moeten hebben gewoond in de staat New York voor een belangrijk deel van hun boksen carrière of tijdens de bloei van hun carrière.

**NYSBHOF**

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

**KLASSE van 2013:** Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Makker” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Mohammed, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.

**KLASSE VAN 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 en Tom O'Rourke.

**KLASSE VAN 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 en Al Weill.

**KLASSE VAN 2016**: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “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 en Jimmy Jacobs.

**KLASSE VAN 2017**: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Dhr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “pareldrukletter” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan en Dan Parker.

**KLASSE VAN 2018:** Lou “Honey Boy” Vallei, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tijger” 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 en Sam Taub.

Tickets zijn geprijsd op $125.00 per volwassene en $60.00 voor kinderen (onder 16) en beschikken over een volledige brunch en cocktail uur bij binnenkomst, vanaf 12:30 p.m. EN, evenals het diner (prime rib, vis of gevogelte) en open bar gedurende de dag. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht door contact op te nemen met NYSBHOF-president Bob Duffy op 516.313.2304 ofdepcomish@aol.com. Advertenties voor de NYSBHOF programma zijn beschikbaar, variërend van $80.00 naar $200.00, door contact Duffy. Go on line op www.Ring8ny.com voor aanvullende informatie over de New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

**OVER RING 8:** Gevormd in 1954 door een ex-bokser, **Jack Grebelsky**, Ring 8 werd de achtste dochteronderneming van wat toen bekend als het Nationaal Veteraan Boxers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandaag het motto van de organisatie blijft: Boxers Helpen Boxers.

RING 8 is volledig toegewijd aan de ondersteuning van minder fortuinlijke mensen in het boksen gemeenschap die hulp in termen van het betalen van de huur kan vereisen, medische kosten, of wat dan ook te rechtvaardigen behoefte.

Ga op de lijn naar www.Ring8ny.com voor meer informatie over RING 8, de grootste groep in zijn soort in de Verenigde Staten met meer dan 350 leden. De jaarlijkse contributie is slechts $30.00 en elk lid heeft recht op een buffet diner in RING 8 maandelijkse vergaderingen, met uitzondering van juli en augustus. Alle actieve boksers, amateur en professional, hebben recht op een gratis RING 8 Jaarlijks lidmaatschap. Gasten van de Ring 8 leden zijn welkom tegen een vergoeding van slechts $7.00 per persoon.

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Danny Garcia VS. ADRIAN GRANADOS LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO'S – Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, April 20 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië

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**Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, April 20 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië**

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**LOS ANGELES** (Maart 19, 2019) – Voormalig twee-divisie wereldkampioen **Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia** en ervaren mededinger **Adrian Granados** previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, April 20 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, zijn nu te koop. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. naar 6:00 p.m.

de april 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contender **Andy Ruiz Jr.** nemen Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender **Brandon Figueroa** battling Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:

**DANNY GARCIA**

“I’ve been training hard. I’ve seen Granados fight a few times and I know what he can do. I’m excited to be back in Los Angeles, because this is where the stars fight. This is another fight that can get me to where I want to go in my career.

“My mentality is that I have to stop Granados. Nobody has stopped him and I have to do that to make a statement. He’s never fought a counter puncher like me and I’m definitely the hardest puncher he’s faced. I’m going to showcase everything to get the stoppage.

“This is another fight for my legacy. 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. Hij honger, 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. April 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'”

**ADRIAN GRANADOS**

“Dit gaat een geweldig gevecht worden. We’re two fighters who bring it. I’m coming for a victory in dominating fashion. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a while now.

“I haven’t had the easiest road and that’s why I’m looking to get my respect in this fight. I’m looking forward to this. It’s going to be a barnburner. Moge de beste winnen.

“If he’s underestimating me it will definitely be a big mistake on his part. I don’t think he will though. I think he realizes now he’s in for a fight. If he didn’t know me before, he does now. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind April 20.

“I was never taken care of coming up. I always had to work harder to get to where I’m at. Danny and I basically had the same accolades in the amateurs, 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, President van TGB Promotions**

“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 is een erfenisjager. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. At 140-pounds he took on the best in the division and never backed down from a challenge. Danny was a 2-1 underdog when he fought Lucas Matthysse, and we knew what happened after, he proved the doubters wrong. I’m so excited to have him back in California on this great card.

“Adrian Granados could arguably be sitting up here with a record of 27-1, since all but one of his losses have been by split or majority decision, and usually it’s in his opponent’s backyard. He’s a battle-tested veteran who’s made a name for himself bringing action-packed fights to the fans. When we announced all the PBC on FOX fights, this is the one that I circled.”

**LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO of President of Mayweather Promotions**

“Dit gaat een geweldig gevecht te zijn. I’ve really been looking forward to this fight because I’ve known these guys for a long time. Styles make fights and in this particular matchup, we have two fighters who are all action.

“Danny has shown that he’s an elite fighter, because he’s beaten a number of great world champions. Adrian Granados always comes to fight. He’s never ever in a boring fight. The styles mesh so well, with Danny being a world class counter-puncher and also being a superb boxer. Granados is going to force Danny to fight on the inside a lot more than usual.

“I think this fight is going to bring the best out of both Danny and Adrian. They’ve both fought a number of very good fighters and been in involved in numerous debatable decisions. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.”

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Fans kunnen Live stream van de gevechten op de FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. De gevechten zijn beschikbaar op het bureaublad aan FOXSports.com en via de app store, of aangesloten apparaten, waaronder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One en Roku.

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Deontay WILDER VS. DOMINIC BREAZEALE NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO'S

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***“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, Mei 18**
**Live op Showtime**^®**Van Barclays Center in Brooklyn**

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**BROOKLYN** (Maart 19, 2019) – WBC zwaargewicht kampioen **Deontay “De Bronzen Bomber” Wilder** en verplichte uitdager **Dominic “Moeite” Breazeale** went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Maart 22 bij 10 a.m. ET en kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. beginnend zaterdag, Maart 23 bij 12 p.m. EN, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.

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

**Deontay WILDERE**

“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. Mei 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.”

**VIRGIL 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 & event Programming, 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 12^th 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, sterk, 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 live on 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

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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.** (Maart 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&T Stadium in 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,” Said 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,” Said 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 de vierde ronde, 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 en 25 punches in rounds nine through 12 respectievelijk, volgens 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,” Said 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 naar 75 marge.

After 12-rounds of action, all three judges saw the fight for Spence, door scores van 120-108 tweemaal en 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,” Said 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.”

Na het gevecht, Spence declared that he wanted to fight boxing legend and welterweight titleholder **Manny Pacquiao** volgende, 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.

“Ja, 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 de co-main event, unbeaten former 168-pound world champion **David Benavidez**(21-0, 18 KO) gedomineerd **J'Leon Liefde** (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 de tweede ronde, 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.”

Na de bout, 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. debuut.

“We’re two great fighters who were here to put on a show,” zei 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. Met 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 naar 36, terwijl de landing 44 procent van zijn macht stoten.

“We’re going to train hard and hopefully by June, we’ll have the belt back,” zei 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,” Said 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, de rivieroever, 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 ronde drie.

“Every fighter feels like they can continue, maar het is wat het is, 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 van 30 macht stoten, compared to just three punches landed in the round by Augustin.

“Ik hou van vechten,” Said Arreola. “We’re both were trying to beat each other up and I love it. I’m blessed to be a fighter.”

Voorafgaand aan de 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,” zegt Martin. “I could sense that he didn’t want to engage anymore.”

“Het is wat het is, 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,” zegt Martin. “We’re staying busy in 2019.”

The event was promoted by Man Down Promotions and Garcia Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports

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

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**Welterweight Champion Spence Jr. & Four-Division World Champion Garcia Headline PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event This Saturday from AT&T Stadium in 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.** (Maart 13, 2019) – Unbeaten IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol Spence Jr. and undefeated four-division champion **Mikey Garcia** went face-to-face at AT&T Stadium in 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.

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Hier is wat de persconferentie deelnemers hadden tot woensdag zeggen:

**ERROL SPENCE JR.**

“This is a dream come true fighting in my hometown at AT&T Stadium. 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 round strijd. 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, snelheid, 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. We kunnen gaan 12 rounds for sure. Maar, if I get a chance to hurt my opponent, I’m definitely going to jump on him and get the knockout.

“zaterdag avond, 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. zaterdag avond, 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, Spence Trainer**

“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 & Trainer**

“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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***OVER 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, Maart 16 van AT&T Stadium in 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 p.m. 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. Tickets kunnen online worden gekocht bij www.FathomEvents.com of bij de deelnemende theater kassa.

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THREE UNDEFEATED MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS PROSPECTS TO HEADLINE FRIDAY, April 5 ShoBox: DE NIEUWE GENERATIE tripleheader

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***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** – Maart 13, 2019 – Three undefeated prospects will make their *ShoBox: The New Generation* debut as super bantamweight **Angelo Leo** and super featherweights **Xavier Martinez** en **Andres Cortes** compete in separate bouts on a Mayweather Promotions card live on SHOWTIME Friday, April 5 (10 p.m. ET / PT) uit *Sam’s Town Live* in 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* main event, while super featherweight Martinez (13-0, 9 KO) zal op zich te nemen **John Moralde** (21-2, 11 KO) in a 10-round co-featured attraction. In de uitzending opener, Las Vegas prospect **Cortes** (10-0, 6 KO) will face Baltimore’s **Jahmal Dyer** (9-1, 5 KO) in een acht-ronde super vedergewicht wedstrijd.

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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,”Zei Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “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,”Zei Gordon Hall, Executive Producer, 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, Leeuw, 24, recorded a unanimous decision over Alberto Torres in his 2019 debut on the non-televised undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz. Leeuw, 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, van 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, streden in de 2012 en 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 met een unaniem besluit overwinning op 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,”Zei 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, wie is 2-2 in zijn laatste vier gevechten, is looking to redeem himself in this pivotal matchup. Zijn het Amerikaanse. debuut 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. I have to make a statement. 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. Met een overwinning, 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. "Ik voel me geweldig. Ik ben 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, maar ik ben een betere vechter. I’m training to go a full eight rounds, but if I find an opportunity before then, Ik ga om het te nemen. I’ve been waiting for a chance to show the world how good of a fighter I am, en dit is het. This is my time to show the world who I am.”

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

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Fan-vriendelijk, 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.

Online: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

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NEW YORK (Maart 12, 2019) – For the second-straight year, **FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Aangedreven door 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 Saturday – via any device where Facebook is available – brought to fans by the promotion born out of the Dropkick Murphys popular Celtic punk band.

The free, interactive series – which 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 keer bekeken.

“This is my favorite day of the year,” zei **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) neemt **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 CharlesBevorderen (17-0, 8 KO), putting his unblemished mark on the line against battle-tested Chicago native **Mike Jimenez** (22-1-2, 14 KO's). The stacked card will also see top-tier middleweight contender and Irish favorite **Gary “Aar” O'Sullivan**(29-3, 20 KO) take on popular New Englander Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 KO). Ondertussen, 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,” zei **Mark Fratto**, Principal en directeur bedrijfsontwikkeling, 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.”

Nu in zijn tweede seizoen, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast is the fan-friendly Facebook platform that – onder andere – is trots op de real-time gesprekken tussen vechtcommentatoren en het kijkende publiek. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE heeft meer dan 515 vechters en 16 promoties tijdens 31 live-evenementuitzendingen van 18 verschillende steden sinds mei 2017, en daarbij, het interactieve platform heeft de loyale interesse gewekt van vechtfans uit de hele Verenigde Staten en de rest van de wereld, waaronder een aanzienlijk publiek in Mexico, het Verenigd Koninkrijk en andere delen van Europa, en zelfs fans in Zuid-Amerika, Azië en Australië.

Sinds mei 2017, the numbers on the 30-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of **167,483 weergaven per evenement** and almost **5.2 miljoen keer bekeken** voor de franchise. Sinds sept. 2018, **Seizoen II shows hebben gemiddeld meer dan 269,000 keer bekeken**.

De sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” (594,447) van de Sands in Bethlehem, the Dec. 2018 “Queens and Kings of Queens Card” (379,758) in New York, de nov. 2018 “Hard-Hitting Showtime-samenwerking” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), de okt. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), de okt. 2018 uur durende Bareknuckle “Freeview” (292,253), de nov. 2018 “Titanen in de hoofdstad” (256,871), Sept.. 2017 “Real Deal Promotions: Empire State” van Resorts World Casino (225,000), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) and the August 2017 CES “Super zaterdag” van Foxwoods (203,000) allemaal ingelogd 200,000 of meer weergaven, and collectively the 30-show series has seen a total of more than **5,191,976 weergaven op alle apparaten.**

In aanvulling op de ruwe kijkers nummers, de volledig interactieve, fan-vriendelijke producties hebben gezien **meer dan 419,000 collectieve live-bericht engagementen** (meer dan 13,000 per show), waaronder meer dan 324,000 “sympathieën” of “houdt,” almost 56,000 opmerkingen en meer dan 18,000 aandelen.

De sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” van de Sands in Bethlehem zet een nieuwe lat met **594,447 keer bekeken** en de sept. 2017 DiBella-CES doubleheader bracht de serie naar driekwart miljoen keer bekeken in iets meer dan vier maanden. De sept. 2017 DiBella-kaartzaag **meer dan 40,000 interacties van de kijker** inclusief bijna 39,000 “sympathieën” of “houdt” en de mars 17, 2018, Murphy's “St. Patrick's Day Clash” zet een nieuwe hoogwaterlijn voor deelt met 2,182.

De FIGHTNIGHT LIVE-pagina op Facebook heeft meer dan 87,000 fans en meer dan 94,000 volgers.

Gemaakt en geproduceerd door Linacre Media van New York City, de fightnight LIVE-serie is voorzien van professionele omroepers, meerdere camerahoeken, televisie graphics, replays en achter de schermen toegang en interviews. De gestreamde programma's zijn wereldwijd beschikbaar waar Facebook is beschikbaar. Het initiatief maakt niet alleen fans van over de hele wereld om af te stemmen, maar geeft ook up-and-coming-strijders een wereldwijd platform om hun vaardigheden te demonstreren, geeft promotors een toegankelijke “uitzending” oplossing en geeft sponsors de mogelijkheid om een groot publiek te bereiken via branded content.

FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 data zal officieel worden aangekondigd in de komende weken.

Fightnight Live is online beschikbaar op: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

Volg alle actie via social media op FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE op Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE op Instagram en @ FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ op Twitter, of door de hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE te gebruiken. Voor de laatste Linacre Media events en uitzendschema, volg @LinacreMedia op alle sociale platforms of gebruik de tags #LinacreMediaEvents of #LinacreMediaOnTV.

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USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: John “De Quietman” Ruiz

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From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (Maart 12, 2019) – From the projects to owning arguably the most respected individual title in sports, **John “De Quietman” Ruiz** remains the only Latino to capture the coveted world heavyweight title.

Ruiz, 47, is a proud Puerto-Rican American boxer who grew-up in a Chelsea, Massachusetts. The two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) zwaargewicht kampioen, defeated USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Famer **Evander Holyfield** in the second of their three title fights, to secure for the first time, the world heavyweight crown.

Een versierde amateur-bokser, Ruiz compiled a 50-5 record, similar to his final pro record of 44-9-1 (30 KO) tussen 1992-2010, including gold- medal performances at the All-New England Championships, USA Boxing National Championships and the Los Angeles Olympic Festival, which elevated him to the No. 1 light heavyweight position in the United States ratings.

Ruiz was also an outstanding all-around athlete at Chelsea High, particularly in football, in which he was an all-star. He started boxing at the age of seven, eventually developing his skills at the Somerville Boxing Club.

“Boxing was the only sport I figured I’d have a good chance of succeeding,” Ruiz (pictured here on far left) explained why he pursued boxing as opposed to football or another team sport. “The other sports you had to go to college, and I didn’t have the grades.”

Ruiz never looked back and no boxer ever got more out of their God-given skills than him. After winning his first tournament (PAL in New Jersey), he became part of the USA Team that traveled to Sweden to compete in a dual-meet.

“Outside of Puerto Rico (he lived there for 6-7 years in his early youth),” Ruiz remembered fondly. “I had never traveled outside of the United States. USA Boxing gave me an opportunity to travel there, Australië, Italy and all over the United States. Even more than how those experiences prepared me for the pro ranks, it gave me a taste of life experience, traveling to places I never would have been able to go to on my own. Amateur boxing also gave me structure and confidence in myself for when I turned pro. I also met so many different people, fighters and coaches, from all over the world.”

In addition to his aforementioned victory at the Los Angles Olympic Festival, which qualified him as a Team USA member to compete in the World Championships in Australia (afgewerkt 6^th in de wereld), perhaps the highlight of his amateur career was defeating **Torsten May**, de 1992 Olympic gold medal winner from Germany, at a dual meet in Florida.

“My association with John goes back to 1990,” toegevoegd **Al Valentino**, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “I was thrilled that a local kid was honing his skills in the boxing ring. John made an incredible impact on the National Amateur boxing scene in the early nineties; making it all the way to the Olympic Trials in Worcester (MA). Having been involved in the trials was extra special for me because John was such a great competitor and good kid. Boxing history will have a place for John Ruiz, not many survived 36 rounds with Evander. Being the first Latino World Heavyweight Champion was quite an accomplishment for “De Quietman”.

Ruiz turned pro August 20, 1992, winning a four-round unanimous decision over Kevin Parker. During his pro career, he defeated top contemporary names such as Holyfield,**James Thunder**, **Jerry Ballard**, **Fernely Felix**, **Kirk Johnson**, **Fres Oquendo**, **Andrew Golota** en **Jameel McCline**.

History was made March 3, 2013 in 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,” hij ging verder, “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, maar, when I hear people talk about it today, Ik denk, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”

Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sports 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, maar, belangrijker, it’s Ruiz’ way 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. I want to help kids understand how to accomplishment their goals.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.

De Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association staat open voor iedereen die een liefde heeft voor het boksen en wil graag contact houden met amateur-boksen. Leden krijgen toegang verleend aan een breed scala aan speciale evenementen georganiseerd door de Alumni Association, met inbegrip van de jaarlijkse USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.

Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren op alumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 per jaar contributie. Nieuwe leden krijgen een T-shirt te ontvangen, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.

Vandaag, John lives in Palm City, Florida. He’s a correctional officer for the Martin County Sheriff Department. “Winning the world title twice as a pro was awesome,” Ruiz concluded, “but I definitely enjoyed the amateurs more than the pros, even though I would have loved to have represented the USA in the Olympics. USA Boxing opened up my mind to different things, taking me off the streets of Chelsea to made me feel……special.”

John Ruiz has always preached, “Follow Your Dreams!” and he’s still doing that today.

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

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