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Former World Champions Collide as Peter Quillin Takes on Minnesota-Native Caleb Truax in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, April 13 from The Armory in Minneapolis

Februarie 22, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Top Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Battles Jack Culcay in Middleweight Title Eliminator & Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Steps Into the Ring in Action Beginning at 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

Tickets on Sale Saturday, Februarie 23!

MINNEAPOLIS (Februarie 21, 2019) – Former world champions will go toe-to-toe as Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin faces Minnesota-native Kaleb “Golden” Truax in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title eliminator that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 13 from The Armory in Minneapolis.

Televised coverage begins at 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT and will feature top middleweight contenderSergiy Derevyanchenkoneem opJack Culcayin a 12-round IBF title eliminator, plus unbeaten rising prospectChris Colbertwill compete in an undercard attraction.

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, go on sale Saturday, Februarie 23, and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ and through Ticketmaster.

“Quillin vs. Truax is a true 50-50 matchup of former world champions looking to put themselves in position to grab another world title,” gesê Leon Margules, President van Warriors Boxing. “Truax will have the hometown crowd in Minnesota behind him, but Quillin has fought at the highest level against top competition for years. It has all the makings of a dramatic fight, and combined with the Derevyanchenko vs. Culcay middleweight eliminator, it’s going to make for an action packed night at the Armory and on FS1 and FOX Deportes.”

“Both of these are fantastic matchups because there are championship implications on the line,” sê Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “That adds to the motivation for each of the guys stepping into the ring. For Qullin and Truax, they both know what it means to be a world champion and this is their opportunity to return to that status. There is always a lot of energy in the Armory for these types of matches and that really carries over to the FS1 and FOX Deportes broadcast for those watching at home. It promises to be a very entertaining evening for all boxing fans.”

A former middleweight champion, Quillin (34-1-1, 23 Uitklophoue) delivered in his second bout at super middleweight, defeating J’Leon Love last August by unanimous decision. Born in Chicago and raised Michigan, Quillin has called Brooklyn, N.Y.. home throughout a pro career that saw him win a world title against Hassan N’Dam in 2012 and defend it three times. His only loss came to Daniel Jacobs in 2015 after battling former champion Andy Lee to a draw earlier that year.

“I’m approaching this fight very seriously because I know Truax is a durable guy who knows how to fight,” Said Quillin. “He comes from a background where people don’t give him credit for what he’s done, and those are the most dangerous guys. I’m no stranger to fighting in my opponent’s backyard. My job is to go into the ring and go home with the win. I’m looking to walk away with some of his fans on my side by winning the fight and putting on a great performance.”

Fighting out of Osseo, Minnesota, Truax (30-4-2, 19 Uitklophoue) pulled off one of 2017’s biggest upsets when he traveled to London to defeat James DeGale and become a 168-pound world champion. The 35-year-old lost a hard-fought rematch to DeGale in 2018 and most recently scored a third-round stoppage of Fabiano Soares at the Armory in August.

“Peter Quillin is someone I’ve wanted to fight since I first sparred with him in 2012,” Said Truax. “I walked away from that experience confident that I could get the job done if we were ever matched together. The fact that it’s taking place at home in Minnesota is even better because my fans are going to give me a huge advantage. My goal is to get back into title contention and win my second world title.”

A 2008 Olympian for his native Ukraine, Derevyanchenko (12-1, 10 Uitklophoue) has made his home in Brooklyn, N.Y.. since turning pro in July 2014. The 33-year-old was unbeaten in his first 12 gevegte, earning a world title fight with a final-round stoppage of Tureano Johnson in 2017. He most recently dropped a narrow split-decision to Daniel Jacobs in a middleweight title fight in October.

Culcay (25-3, 13 Uitklophoue) is originally from Ecuador, spent much of his career fighting out of Germany, and now lives in Florida. He enters this bout on a three-fight winning streak after picking up a trio of wins in 2018. He had previously held an interim 154-pound titles before losing close decisions against Demetrius Andrade and Maciej Sulecki.

Representing his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (10-0, 3 Uitklophoue) has begun to make a name for himself showing off tremendous skills across his first 10 pro victories. The 22-year-old most recently dominated Josh Hernandez on FS1 in January and he will return to fight at The Armory for the second time after defeating then unbeaten Austin Dulay on FS1 last April.

Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1 of FOX Sport voed. The fights are available on desktop atFOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, vuur TV, Xbox One en Roku.

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Tuisdorp gunsteling Kendrick Ball, Jr. die hemel van die huis af om sy plek in ryk boks geskiedenis Worcester se vestig

Februarie 22, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

WORCESTER, Mass. (Februarie 21, 2019) – Worcester bokser Kendrick “Peppa” Ball, Jr. leef die droom en sluit in oor 'n paar van sy doelwitte in die ring.

Ball (11-1-2, 8 Uitklophoue), veg uit sy geboorteland Worcester, MA, sal die kop van sy eerste show en veg vir sy eerste titel gordel, toe hy hoofopskrifte “Elke man vir homself”, die eerste geleentheid aangebied deur Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), Vrydagaand, Maart 15, by Die Palladium in Worcester. Dit sal die eerste keer Ball hoofopskrifte n show, bykomend tot veg vir sy eerste titel, in die ses-ronde hoofren vir die vakante New England middelgewigtitel,

Die 26-jarige Ball, bevorder deur CES Boxing, gesigte ontstel-gesinde **Danny “Feel Good Hollywood” Rosenberger** (4-6-4, 1 KO), van Youngstown, Ohio.

“Hierdie stryd is so belangrik vir my, want ek wou nog altyd kop in my tuisdorp en veg vir 'n titel,” die 6′ 3″ Ball het gesê. “Nog 'n doelwit van myne, voordat ek begin boks, was om te veg op 'n kaart met my niggie, **Owen Klein**, wat sal wees om sy pro-debuut. Hy is 'n groot slaner en mense kan verwag dat 'n groot KO van hom.

“Ek is 'n opwindende vegter wat daarvan hou om uitklophoue kry. Verwag iets groots gebeur Maart 15^ste. Ek werk op die boks meer, die gebruik van my steek 'n baie, om te verbeter. Ek weet nie baie oor my opponent, maar ek verstaan hy hou daarvan om 'n baie beweeg.”

“Shearns Boks is gelukkig om Kendrick Ball het, Jr. kop ons Mar. 15^ste kaart,” SBP promotor **Chuck Shearns** kommentaar. “Hy is 'n goeie kind wie se familie is gewortel in Worcester boks. Daar is beslis 'n styging in die aantal gehalte vegters uit te kom van Worcester. Dit sal waarskynlik ons laaste kans om te kyk Kendrick Jr wees. veg in Worcester voor sy promotor, CES Boxing, het hom veg op die nasionale toneel.”

Ball, wat boks begin by 13, ervaar 'n ongewone begin om sy boksloopbaan, verloor sy eerste nege amateur aanvalle, voordat hy 'n versierde bokser wat pro draai in 2016.

“Ek was nie regtig gereed, my kop was nie in boks toe ek begin,” bal verduidelik. “Ek wou nie ophou, en dat ervaring het my geleer om nooit op te gee. Ek het geweet dat ek 'n goeie – Ek het sukses sparring met voor- – maar dit was nie daar toe ek geveg. Ek het pons en gegroei het tot my eie.”

Bal gevang goue medaljes by drie Wes Golden Gloves Kampioenskappe, plus die louere by die Rocky Marciano Toernooi, ook besig om 'n gesogte VSA New England kampioen.

Opgelei deur sy pa, **Ken Ball, Sr**., wat besit en bedryf Camp regkry gimnasium in Worcester, bal Sr. & Jr. het daarin geslaag om toe baie pa-seun verhouding in boks dikwels gefaal.

“Ons het 'n stywe band en ons het om dit te doen omdat hy klein was,” bal Sr. berig. “Dit is goed uitgewerk. Ek probeer om pa-seun skei en maak dit afrigter-bokser, maar dit is moeilik om by tye.”

*Sy seun bygevoeg, “Dit is alles goed en wel. Soms is dit moeilik en raak 'n bietjie hard, maar net omdat hy stoot my. Hy is my afrigter, meestal, tydens gevegte.”*

Pa en seun is dit eens dat daar 'n boks herlewing in Worcester, wat het 'n ryk geskiedenis dateer terug 'n eeu, maar dit het ook deur middel van 'n stadige tydperk. Ball is deel van 'n begaafde kwartet wat is die maak van geraas vandag in boks, aansluiting **Khiary Gray**, **Jermaine Ortiz** en **Irvin Gonzalez**.

“Oor die afgelope drie jaar,” bal St. opgemerk, “Boks het weer warm is in Worcester. Daar is 'n baie talentvolle, jong boksers in Worcester. Sodra Khiary draai pro, wat 'n baie boksers draai pro veroorsaak.”

*“Ons is almal naby,” bal Jr. gesluit. “Ons het saam geoefen en mekaar ondersteun.”*

*Worcester boks is aan die toeneem en meer talent draai pro, begin Maart. 15*^ste wanneer Ball se neef, geringe, maak sy langverwagte pro debuut in 'n vier-rounder versus **Corey Morley** *(0-2-1), van Philadelphia.*

*Onoorwonne Providence lig swaargewig* **Angel Camacho, Jr.** *(15-0, 5 Uitklophoue) keer terug na die ring na 'n drie-jaar afwesigheid in 'n ses-ronde bout, Mede-featured geval teen Dallas uitdager* **Taronze Washington** *(17-26, 9 Uitklophoue).*

*onoorwonne South brug, MA welterweight* **Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense** *(5-0, 3 Uitklophoue) neem op ontsteld-minded Peruaanse* **Carlos Galindo** *(1-7), veg uit Woburn, MA, in 'n vier-ronde botsing.*

*Ook veg op die undercard, al in vier-ronde gevegte, is Springfield, MA liggewig***Starting Cruz** *(1-0) vs. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight* **Jake Paradise** *(0-2) vs.* **Francisco Neto Artri** *(0-2), van Woburn, MA, New Britain, CT Nathan Martinez (2-0) vs. TBA, en Bridgeport, CT junior liggewig* **Carlos Marrero III** *(0-2-1) vs. Worcester se* **Edwin Rosado** *(1-8-1, 1 KO).*

*Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.*

*Algemene toegangskaartjies word geprys teen $25.00 en beskikbaar om aanlyn te koop by*thepalladium.net. Boksers op die kaart het $50.00 en $25.00 kaartjies te verkoop.

*Deure open om 6 namiddag. EN, eerste stryd teen 7 namiddag. EN.*

*Gebeurtenis borge sluit Lundgren Collision, Tecate, Grill 57, Worcester lasteraars, Worcester Red Sox, Palley Advertising, en Alls Insurance.*

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ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS

Februarie 22, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

World Champion Lara Talks Title Showdown, Sparring Top Prospects, 2018 Fight of the Year Against Jarrett Hurd & More Before Taking on WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño Saturday, Maart 2 Woon op Showtime^®uit
**Barclays-sentrum in Brooklyn**

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**HOUSTON** (Februarie 20, 2019) – Former super welterweight world champion **Erislandy “Die Amerikaanse droom” Lara** will look to reclaim a piece of the 154-pound crown when he challenges WBA champion **Brian Castaño** Saterdag, Maart 2 woon op Showtime van Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks ™, en aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions.

“Brian Castaño is coming into this fight with an undefeated record, maar dit is niks wat ek nie gesien het nie voor,” Said Lara. “This will be my third fight in a row versus an undefeated fighter. Ek neem dit baie ernstig. Stylistically, I feel I’m the superior fighter, but he’s a very strong champion. I will be prepared to take back a title in this great division, then look to the biggest fights that are out there.”

One of the big fights that could be out there for Lara is a rematch with unified 154-pound champion Jarrett Hurd. Lara dropped a split-decision to Hurd in a unification showdown on SHOWTIME that was the consensus 2018 “Stryd van die Jaar”, having been recognized by the BWAA, ESPN and Sporting News, onder andere.

“The fight against Hurd was a great fight for the fans, but I felt I won seven or eight rounds that night,” Said Lara. “To be on the wrong end of another close decision left a bad taste in my mouth. That fight being recognized as ‘Fight of the Year’ shows my versatility as a fighter. I was on the ballot before with Alfredo Angulo, so it was good to get recognized for being a warrior, not only a craftsman. I will always give the fans my all and come March 2, it will be no different.”

Lara is continuing to to work with longtime trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, where Lara has prepared for his matchup with sparring that includes going up against top prospects in 18-year-old Joey Spencer and 24-year-old Eimantas Stanionis.

“Ronnie and I are working great together, and we have an excellent game plan in place.,” Said Lara. “This is one of the better camps I’ve had the last few years. Having young fighters like Spencer and Stanionis in camp with me is refreshing because I know they are hungry. Wanneer ons Spar, I feed off their energy, because I know they are trying to take take their game to the next level, which makes me better. This is a demanding sport and they are definitely pushing me.”

Maart 2 also gives Lara a chance to share the stage with another one of Cuba’s best fighters, as Luis Ortiz is set to take on Christian Hammer in the co-main event, making the night a celebration of Cuban boxing.

“Luis Ortiz and I go way back and I’m happy that my brother is fighting on the same card as me,” Said Lara. “We’ve gone through a lot since leaving Cuba to pursue our dreams of becoming world champions here in the U.S. Like myself, I know he’s going to be ready to entertain the fans on fight night and make this a memorable night for Cuban boxing!”

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, of deur te bel 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep afslag is beskikbaar deur te bel 844-afrit vir Brooklyn-GP.

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boks, Fox, Premier Boxing Champions

Unbeaten Bantamweight Damien Vazquez Takes on Former Champion Juan Carlos Payano & Rising Welterweight Prospect & 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis Battles Once-Beaten Sammy Figueroa Saturday, Maart 9 in Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1

Februarie 21, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

**Begin by 6:30 namiddag. En / 3:30 namiddag. PT From**
**Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornië.**

***WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter Makes First***
***Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas in***
***Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event***

**CARSON, Kalifornië.** (Februarie 19, 2019) – Onoorwonne kapokgewig vooruitsig **Damien Vazquez** gevegte voormalige wêreldkampioen **Juan Carlos Payano** in an eight or 10-round attraction while unbeaten welterweight prospect and 2016 Litaus OlimpieseEimantas Stanionis sal een keer geslaan word **Sammy figueroa** in an eight-round fight on Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 Saturday, Maart 9 live from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Kalifornië.

Prelims begin at 6:30 namiddag. En / 3:30 namiddag. PT and lead into a PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show that’s headlined by WBC Welterweight World Champion **Shawn Porter** wat sy eerste titelverdediging in die eerste keer teen verpligte uitdager gemaak hetYordenis Ugas.

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder deur TGB Promotions, is nou op die rakke. Kaartjies kan gekoop word by AXS.com.

Born in Colorado and training in Las Vegas, Vazquez (14-0, 7 Uitklophoue) is the younger brother of former three-time champion Israel Vazquez. The 21-year-old has fought professionally since 2013 and picked up two wins in 2018. He most recently won his first 10-round fight with a unanimous decision over then unbeaten Luis Gollindano last April.

Payano (20-2, 9 Uitklophoue) became a world champion in 2014 when he defeated Anselmo Moreno by technical decision before defending and then losing the title in a pair of exciting fights against Rau’shee Warren. Originally from the Dominican Republic, but training in Miami, Payano put together three-straight victories before losing a title challenge to unbeaten Naoya Inoue last October.

After representing his native Lithuania at the 2016 Olimpiese Spele, Stanionis (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) relocated to Southern California where he has trained while compiling his unbeaten record. The 24-year-old took a step up in competition last time out and dominated tough veteran Levan Ghvamichava to earn an eight-round unanimous decision last August on FS1.

The 28-year-old Figueroa (11-1, 4 Uitklophoue) returns to action for the first time since defeating Ismay Eynullayev in March 2017. The Puerto Rican fighter had picked up wins over previously unbeaten foes Javontae Starks and Fernando Paliza before suffering his only defeat to Miguel Cruz in May 2016.

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Graham and Torrez Jr. Win Gold; Coe Takes Silver in Finals of 2019 Strandja Tournament

Februarie 21, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

***Team USA Leaves Sofia, Bulgaria with eight medals***

**COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap (Februarie. 19, 2019)** — The 70th edition of the Strandja Tournament came to a close today with Team USA winning two gold and one silver to add to the five bronze medals they won in yesterday’s semifinals in Sofia, Bulgaria.

2018 Elite Women’s World Championships bronze medalist **Naomi Graham** (Colorado Springs, Kol.) added another medal to her impressive international resume after defeating Sweden’s Love Holgersson by split decision. This marks the middleweights fourth international medal since the beginning of 2018.

Super heavyweight **Richard Torrez Jr.** (Tulare, Kalifornië.) closed out the tournament in spectacular fashion to take another international gold medal. Torrez took all five judges’ cards over the host countries Petar Belberov to earn his second elite international gold medal. At the conclusion of the tournament, Torrez was named on the Boxers of the Tournament.

2018 breakout star Khalil Coe (Jersey City, N.J.) picked up a silver medal following a walkover win by Russia’s Imam Khataev.

**Troy Isley** (Alexandria, Va.), **delante Johnson** (Cleveland, Ohio) **Oshae Jones** (Toledo, Ohio), **Morelle McCane** (Cleveland, Ohio) en **Yarisel Ramirez** (Las Vegas, Nev.) earned bronze for Team USA in yesterday’s semifinal bouts.

Team USA began the tournament with 25 boxers with Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Kol.) leading the American delegation throughout the tournament, along with USA Boxing National Assistant Coach Kay Koroma (Colorado Springs, Kol.). Rasheen Ali (Cleveland, Ohio), Tim Back (Cincinnati, Ohio), Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, Ohio), Joe Guzman (Fountain, Kalifornië.) and Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas) served on the coaching staff during the tournament. This year’s tournament saw over 300 boxers from over 30 different countries step into the ring.

The delegation will return to the United States tomorrow.

You can look back at the United States performances throughout the tournament by clicking here.

Finals Results

75 kg: **Naomi Graham, Colorado Springs, Colo./USA**, des. over Love Holgersson/SWE, 3-2
81 kg: Imam Khataev/RUS won by walkover over **Khalil Coe, Jersey City, N.J./USA**, WO
91+ kg: **Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Calif./USA**, des. over Petar Belberov/BUL, 5-0

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ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. MIKEY GARCIA ARLINGTON, TEXAS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

Februarie 21, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

**Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Spence Battles Undefeated Four-Division World Champion Garcia In Historic Showdown On First Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event**

**Saterdag, Maart 16 From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas**
**Tickets On Sale Now at** **SeatGeek.com**

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**ARLINGTON, TX.** (Februarie 19, 2019) – Onoorwonne weltergewig wêreldkampioenErrol Spence Jr. and undefeated four-division world champion **Mikey Garcia** went face-to-face at a press conference in Arlington, Texas Tuesday as they previewed their showdown that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Maart 16 from AT&T Stadium.

Spence and Garcia were joined by Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jonesat the same stadium where they will battle for the welterweight title and pound-for-pound supremacy.

Tickets for the March 16 gebeurtenis, wat deur TGB Promotions en Ringstar Sports bevorder word, is nou op die rakke, en kan gekoop word by SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.

Hier is wat die perskonferensie-deelnemers Dinsdag moes sê:

**ERROL SPENCE JR.**

“Dit is 'n droom wat waar geword. This is something that still hasn’t really hit me yet. I try not to get caught up in the moment, but this is my favorite team that I’ve watched since I was sitting on my dad’s lap.

“Every time I see Mikey I get excited and anxious and want to go to the gym and spar. On Sunday, I sparred 18 rounds because of the whole press conference and face off on Saturday. Looking into Mikey’s eyes, I can see how hungry he is and that’s motivating me.

“Mikey is very difficult because of how me places his punches. He’s always thinking and he has a high ring IQ. But I’ve been clicking on all cylinders. I’m strong mentally and physically and prepared for anything he brings to the table. A win here can definitely catapult me and I’m ready to make it happen.

“Any athlete would love to have their home team supporting them. It just so happens I have the most popular team in the world right here in Dallas. It means a lot because they don’t have to do that. I’m very humbled and it feels great to represent Dallas. I always support my people here.

“Ek is 100 percent prepared and focused on Mikey Garcia. I’m hungry and I’m already on weight. I can’t wait to put on another show. Maart 16, you have to make sure you don’t miss it. It’s going to be a legendary night.”

**Mikey GARCIA**

“This fight deserves a home like this. This fight deserves this type of atmosphere and energy. I was a Cowboys fan myself growing up and now I’m here in their home about to have the biggest fight of my career. It’s unbelievable, but here we are. I’m excited to make this a memorable night. This is history in the making.

“I’m very excited for what’s coming in a few weeks. This is a fight that I really wanted and it’s definitely the biggest challenge of my career. To fight the best welterweight in the division is no easy task. Errol Spence Jr. is going to bring the best out of me.

“I’m sure Errol is getting ready for the biggest fight of his career just like I am. That’s what’s going to make this interesting. That’s the recipe for a tremendous fight. It’s not very common to see two of the pound-for-pound best, still undefeated and fighting each other in their prime.

“We’ve been implementing techniques that will help me improve my speed, explosiveness and reaction time, while also adding a little bit of mass. I think all of that is going to be beneficial to me on fight night. I feel very happy with the results.

“If I don’t take these risks, then I won’t be rewarded. I want to be recognized as one of the greatest and the best of this generation. How can I achieve that if I don’t take these risks? That’s why I’m taking the biggest fight available.”

**DERRICK JAMES, Spence se afrigter**

“I’m very happy to be here. It’s been a really good ride with Errol and myself. This is our 10^ste year working together and this is a beautiful place for everything to culminate. Mikey is a true fighter and he has a phenomenal trainer in his brother and father. We’re prepared for him and in shape right now. We’re ready to go.”

**ROBERT GARCIA, Garcia’s Brother & Trainer**

“We’ve had a great training camp and our sparring partners are doing a great job preparing us for a very tough challenge. By the time the fight comes, you’re going to see what Mikey is all about. Everyone who watches this fight is going to enjoy a great night of boxing.”

**JERRY JONES, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager**

“I don’t know if we’ve ever had an event here that has this kind of stature and the combination of two men standing in there on their own, and at the very best stage of their career. This is two champions meeting and that is something very rare for fans.

“When we built this stadium I thought a lot about boxing. The Dallas Cowboys constituency is particularly into boxing. We have a fantastic Mexican and Hispanic fan base and when we have fights at this stadium, there is a great affinity for boxing. When there is a fight of this caliber at this stadium, then we know we’re doing something very special.

“These two fighters are uniquely associated with this stadium and the Cowboys. Errol Spence Jr. literally lives next door and is from this particular area. The last night he had at The Star, he had his Cowboys gear on and made our players and myself so proud.

“Our home away from home, Oxnard, California is where Mikey Garcia used to watch the Cowboys practice. We have a lot of kinship with these two fighters and our fans are in for a tremendous treat.

“These two fighters are worthy of this stadium. Their skill level and ability to compete is worthy of this stadium. This is a special event that will be taking place on March 16.”

**TOM BROWN, President van TGB Promotions**

“Errol Spence Jr. vs Mikey Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of the year. It’s a fight that will determine who is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world.

“We’re thrilled to be at the home of the best professional franchise in sports, in the Dallas Cowboys. This is the perfect place for this event that features two unbeaten champions in their primes, putting their records on the line. Mikey and Errol are destined to walk out of that tunnel and into that ring to engage in a battle that will never be forgotten.”

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COMBATE AMERICAS SIGNS UNDEFEATED BOXER, FORMER “LUCHA UNDERGROUND” CHAMP DULCE MARIA GARCIA RIVAS TO EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT MMA PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT

Februarie 21, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Prior to making her boxing debut in April 2017, Garcia had appeared in 57 episodes of El Rey Network’s Lucha Libre television series, Lucha Underground, and was crowned the first women’s champion in the show’s history on April 9, 2016.

Garcia is also a four-time champion of Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide professional wrestling organization, and the wife of former, three-time world boxing championJhonny Gonzalez.