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ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. Mikey GARCIA LOS ANGELES EXTRAITS DE PRESSE CONFERENCE & PHOTOS


Invaincu Welterweight Champion du Monde Batailles Spence Invaincu quatre Division Champion du Monde Garcia dans le quartier historique Showdown Le premier Premier Champions de boxe sur Fox Sports Pay-Per-View événement

Samedi, Mars 16 de AT&T Stadium à Arlington, Texas
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LOS ANGELES (Février 16, 2019) – champion du monde mi-moyens Invaincu Errol Spence Jr. et invaincue champion quatre divisions Mikey Garcia visualisé leur affrontement à venir et face-off en direct sur FOX lors d'une conférence de presse à Los Angeles samedi comme ils près de leur bataille pour la suprématie livre pour livre que les titres d'un Premier Champions de boxe sur FOX Sports Pay-Per-View événement le samedi, Mars 16 d'AT&T Stadium à Arlington, Texas.

Spence et Garcia ont été rejoints sur scène lors de la conférence de presse par une légende vivante,Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, qui a remporté des titres dans cinq catégories de poids et a combattu Sugar Ray Leonard dans l'un des combats de la plupart des mi-moyens mémorables de l'histoire.

L'événement a également présenté une interview par satellite avec Dallas Cowboys propriétaire, Président et directeur général Jerry Jones, qui a partagé ses réflexions sur l'événement électrisant à venir à AT&T Stadium, avant Spence et Garcia étaient doués personnaliser jerseys Cowboys par deux Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Les billets pour le Mars 16 événement, qui est promu par Promotions et sports TGB Ringstar, sont maintenant en vente, et peuvent être achetés à SeatGeek.com, le fournisseur officiel d'AT Ticketing&T Stadium.

Etaient également présents à la conférence de presse ont été invaincus l'ancien champion de 168 livres David Benavidez et favori des fans poids lourds Chris Arreola, qui sont en concurrence sur le PBC sur FOX Sports Pay-Per-View undercard comme batailles Benavidez Contender vétéran J'Leon Amour, tandis que Arreola matchs contre invaincue Jean Pierre Augustin.

Voici ce que les participants à la conférence de presse ont dit samedi de Microsoft Theater à L.Un. En direct:

ERROL SPENCE JR.

“Je forme ancienne école donc je ne vous inquiétez pas sur la façon dont Mikey envisage de se renforcer au poids. Je ne suis pas inquiet à ce sujet et je ne pense pas que cela fera une différence dans la lutte. Je vais juste de se concentrer sur ce que je dois faire pour être à mon meilleur.

“La taille compte toujours, mais quand vous arrivez là-bas, à la fin de la journée, il est sur les compétences et l'intelligence. Je ne vais pas compter sur la taille. Je vais me concentrer sur mon talent. Si je peux rouler à travers lui, alors je vais vous montrer mon instinct de tueur et essayer de le sortir de là. Je vais utiliser ma capacité à le briser.

“Au début, je pensais qu'il était juste pourchasse mon nom quand il me appelait à. Une fois qu'il est devenu réel, J'ai vu comment il était sérieux. À ce moment-là, je suis très confiant que cela arriverait.

“Je ne suis pas le despote ici parce que Mikey a vraiment poussé pour la lutte. Les autres champions ne sont pas disponibles au moment, ainsi que Mikey est le combattant que de haut niveau qui m'a appelé. Je savais que c'était un combat que je voulais.

“Mikey est invaincue, a un ensemble de grande compétence et a remporté un titre à 140 livres. Je ne le vois pas comme ce petit combattant. Il a un style technique qui est très traditionnel. Il aime utiliser des angles pour mettre son adversaire en.

“Nous nous concentrons sur ce que je peux faire et ce que notre plan de jeu est. J'ai toujours espar les mêmes personnes peu importe ce que parce qu'ils me mettre dans la condition que je dois être et ils me apprêté pour tous les défis.

“La division poids welter a toujours été l'une des plus fortes divisions dans le sport et il est comme ça maintenant. Nous avons juste besoin de se battre les uns des autres. Je suis prêt à se battre l'un d'eux. Celui qui finit au-dessus de ce groupe, mettra fin à être un Hall of Famer. Voilà comment vous devenez un tout-temps grand.

“C'est quelque chose que j'ai attendu toute ma vie. Je suis concentré et prêt à relever ce défi. Il va être tous les yeux sur moi et Mikey dans cet anneau et je ne peux pas attendre.

“Je suis heureux que quelqu'un me défie. J'ai cherché un adversaire comme lui. Il s'établit dans ce sport. Je suis heureux de pouvoir relever ce défi. Je suis à la recherche d'un habile Mikey Garcia pour faire ressortir le meilleur de moi en Mars 16.

“Ma vision est que ma main sera élevé dans la victoire, que ce soit un knock-out ou un combat de 12 rounds épuisante, Je me prépare pour la meilleure compétence Mikey Garcia sage, sage force et pour autant que son intelligence annulaire.”

Mikey GARCIA

“Ce sont le genre de défis que je veux. quelqu'un que je besoin comme Errol Spence Jr., avec son attitude et le style, pour faire ressortir le meilleur de moi. Je veux que le monde de voir enfin la pleine Mikey Garcia.

“La formation que nous avons fait dans la baie de San Francisco m'a certainement aidé. Nous allons en poids et besoin de faire un type de formation différent. Nous voulions nous assurer que nous avons gagné un peu de masse pour que je puisse être en mesure de tenir hors du poids et de la force de Spence Errol.

“La clé de ma formation de force est que nous ne voulions pas perdre ma vitesse et l'explosivité. Je vois maintenant que je suis de retour en combat que j'ai encore que la vitesse tout en gagnant du muscle que nous devions.

“Si les gens disent Errol est plus grand, qui est juste évident. Mais qui est plus rapide? Qui a une meilleure synchronisation? Il y a beaucoup plus qui va dans ce sport et qui va gagner ce combat particulier.

“Cela a été l'un des plus difficiles des camps que j'ai jamais eu. Nous travaillons sur beaucoup de différentes méthodes et techniques pour être à notre meilleur. Il va être plus grand que moi la nuit de combat, mais cela fait partie du défi. Je suis sais que depuis le début et c'est la raison pour laquelle nous avons formé la façon dont nous avons.

“Quand je l'ai vu combattre Lamont Peterson j'ai décidé que Errol Spence Jr. était le combat que je voulais une jours. Les gens ont essayé de me parler de lui, mais maintenant ils sont tous à bord. Les gens ont commencé à voir ce que je vais être capable de le Mars 16.

“Je veux le meilleur Errol Spence Jr. Je sais qu'il est un grand combattant avec beaucoup de compétences et de talents. Il n'a pas besoin d'utiliser toutes ses compétences, exactement comme moi. Il fait tout bien, mais rien de spectaculaire. Je me sens juste que je suis le meilleur combattant. Je pense avoir l'avantage partout, sauf peut-être le pouvoir, mais nous découvrirons la nuit de combat.

“C'est l'histoire en train de se faire. Je suis en train d'établir un grand héritage. C'est le genre de combat que j'ai besoin. Je sais que mes fans vont apparaître et me donner beaucoup de soutien. Ce combat me excite vraiment et motive.

“Je ne vais pas laisser passer cette combat loin. Je vais me établir comme l'un des meilleurs de la génération et finalement l'un des meilleurs de tous les temps.

“Même si certaines personnes croient que je suis l'outsider, Je ne me vois pas de cette façon. Je suis invaincue et je pense que Errol sait que je pose un défi. Il est pas une tâche facile pour l'un d'entre nous. C'est le combat que j'ai besoin pour mon héritage.”

DERRICK JAMES, Entraîneur de Spence

“Ce combat est tout au sujet du niveau de compétences, pas la taille. Taille entrera en jeu un peu, mais nous allons montrer que nous avons Skillset battre ce gars-là. C'est ce que Errol va montrer.

“Mikey Garcia a un bon style technique. Mais il y a toujours une méthode pour abattre un grand combattant. Je pense qu'un jour comme aujourd'hui nous inspirer encore plus à travailler encore plus dur. On peut le voir juste en face de nous. Son vrai et nous ne pouvons pas attendre.

“Quand j'ai vu Errol nous étions en fait sparring les uns des autres. Nous commencé à travailler ensemble et je suis arrivé à le voir marcher à travers gars après gars. Nous savions qu'il était un grand athlète, mais il a fallu du temps pour construire à l'endroit où j'ai commencé à se rendre compte qu'il était quelque chose de spécial.”

ROBERT GARCIA, Frère Garcia & Entraîneur

“C'est un grand défi pour nous d'aller en poids pour lutter contre le meilleur poids welter dans le monde. Mais ce n'est pas comme son’ n'a jamais été fait avant et je sais que Mikey a les compétences et le pouvoir de le retirer. Voilà ce que nous venons à Dallas pour faire.

“Ce sera l'occasion pour Mikey de continuer à construire son héritage. Il veut être connu comme l'un des plus grands combattants de tous les temps et une victoire sur Errol Spence Jr. est un grand pas vers ce.

“Je ne pense pas qu'ils ont vue sur Mikey. “Ils savent que le talent qu'il a. Ils se préparent pour un grand combat comme ils l'ont fait avant. Je pense qu'ils savent qu'ils sont dans un vrai combat.”

DAVID BENAVIDEZ

“Je suis de retour ici dans ce stade et que tout ce qui compte. Je suis vivant et l'apprentissage. Je ne peux pas attendre d'être en mesure de se battre à nouveau pour le titre mondial.

« En fait, je sparred avec J'leon Love quand j'avais 15 ans, âgé. Il est un grand combattant qui est un vétéran. Je ne suis pas lui donnant. Je suis une formation pour ce combat comme il est un combat pour le titre mondial. Quelque soit le style qu'il est livré avec, Je vais être prêt pour cela.

“Je suis meilleur que jamais. Tout a été une leçon apprise. Je devais asseoir pendant que je perdu ma place, alors maintenant je suis plus motivé que jamais. Cette année, nous laissons le passé dans le passé et revenir plus fort.”

Chris Arreola

“Je suis très heureux d'être de retour. Ce fut une longue mise à pied où je passais du temps avec mon fils et le regardait grandir. J'ai manqué ce sentiment d'être devant les fans et obtenir ce droit de l'énergie nerveuse avant un combat.

“Je prévois et j'espère une foule tapageuse sur Mars 16. Il y aura beaucoup de fans Spence et Garcia et beaucoup de grands combats. Nous Mexicains, nous aimons les combats.

“Je sais que mon adversaire est un gaucher et il est lisse. Il va essayer de me sortir de la boîte. Je sais qu'il ne va pas vouloir rester dans mon poste de gouverne. Je dois être en forme pour la distance et être prêt pour les tirs venant de différents angles.”

JERRY JONES, Dallas Cowboys propriétaire, Président et directeur général

Sur l'hébergement Spence et Garcia à Cowboys séparés matchs à domicile la saison dernière:
“Il était bon de coudes frotter avec les champions. Je veux tout ce qu'ils ont à déteindre sur moi et les Cowboys de Dallas.

“Le fait que FOX est impliqué et leur intérêt pour ce combat est incroyable. Nous avons eu de grands événements avec FOX, y compris le Super Bowl. Notre stade a été vraiment construit pour la boxe. Ces combattants seront debout 70 pieds de haut suspendus au-dessus de l'anneau sur la carte vidéo. Il est une excellente façon de se sentir comme vous êtes si près que vous recevez les coups de ces grands combattants.

“Nous sommes tellement ravis de notre base de fans mexicain-américain. Ceci est un grand espace pour la boxe. Nous nous endear d'être impliqué dans un événement comme celui-ci en tout cas les Cowboys peuvent. Surtout avec deux grands combattants comme Spence et Garcia.

“Je pense que vous verrez un combat avec des champions exceptionnels impliqués sur Mars 16. Vous ne recevez pas de voir le meilleur contre le meilleur souvent. A AT&T Stadium, vous verrez d'une manière qui ne peut être égalé à des installations sportives normales. L'aura d'avoir des milliers de fans comme à un match de football est inégalée. Il est une grande expérience et nous sommes fiers d'être une partie de la boxe.”

RICHARD SCHAEFER, Président & PDG de Sport Ringstar

“Le gagnant de ce combat sera la livre pour livre le meilleur dans le monde. Tout le monde serait d'accord que ces deux gars-là sont en haut de cette liste, et je crois que celui qui gagne sera numéro un. C'est un couronnement pour qui est aujourd'hui le roi du sport.

“Mikey Garcia est techniquement l'un des meilleurs combattants du monde. Errol Spence Jr. est une forte, combattant déterminé qui veut juste prouver qu'il est le meilleur. Ce combat est une chance pour les deux gars de prouver qu'ils sont les meilleurs dans le monde.”

TOM BROWN, Président de TGB Promotions

“Ceci est un véritable événement blockbuster, digne de cette conférence de presse en direct sur FOX incroyable. Ces deux combattants ne sont pas seulement des superstars du sport, mais le vainqueur de ce combat sera en mesure de faire valoir le droit d'être numéro un livre pour livre.

“FOX et les Cowboys de Dallas ont donné une énorme quantité de soutien à cet événement et nous prévoyons une soirée inoubliable sur Mars 16. Mikey Garcia est audacieux vraiment être grand contre un combattant dans Errol Spence Jr. qui a lui-même établi que la classe de la division des 147 livres.”

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A PROPOS SPENCE VS. GARCIA
Spence vs. Garcia est un Champions Premier boxe sur FOX Sports pay-per-View qui est en tête d'affiche invaincu champion du monde IBF poids welter Errol Spence Jr. défendre son titre contre quatre division champion du monde Mikey Garcia samedi, Mars 16 d'AT&T Stadium à Arlington, Texas.

Le PBC sur FOX Sports Pay-Per-View fonction undercard volonté Invaincu ancien champion super-moyens David Benavidez vétéran combattant prétendante J'leon Love, invaincu ancien champion des poids coq Luis Nery prise sur l'ancien champion et Mcjoe Arroyo favori des fans Chris Arreola face invaincu Jean Pierre Augustin.

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A propos de AT&T Stadium:
AT&T Stadium est l'un des plus grands, la plupart des lieux de divertissement de haute technologie dans le monde. Conçu par HKS et construit par Manhattan Construction, la $1.2 milliards de stade comporte deux arches monumentales, le plus grand groupe de carte vidéo HDTV du monde, un toit rétractable expansive et les plus grandes portes de la zone d'extrémité escamotable dans le monde. Caractéristiques du stade comprennent des sièges pour 80,000 et jusqu'à expansibilité 100,000, sur 300 suites de luxe, sièges club sur plusieurs niveaux et les Cowboys de Dallas Shop Pro, ouvert au public toute l'année. Le stade accueille également une collection de classe mondiale de l'art contemporain, composée de plus 50 pièces d'un tableau international d'artistes curated affichés sur les murs et dans les grands espaces publics du lieu. En plus d'être la maison des Cowboys de Dallas depuis son ouverture en 2009, le stade a accueilli le Super Bowl XLV, la 2010 NBA All Star Game, la 2014 Basketball Final Four NCAA Hommes, la 2015 College Football Championnat National Playoff Jeu et annuel Goodyear Cotton Bowl classique. Le lieu a également accueilli le lycée et le football collégial, concerts, combats de championnat, matches internationaux de football, et d'autres événements spéciaux. Pour plus d'informations, aller à www.attstadium.com.

SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV OUTLASTS MYKAL FOX IN UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: LA NOUVELLE GENERATION vendredi Showtime


England’s Thomas Ward Wins In U.S. Debut With Impressive Unanimous Decision Over Jesse Hernandez



Catch The Replay lundi, Février 18 À 10 p.m. ET / PT sur Showtime EXTREME®

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MULVANE, Mai. - Février 15, 2019 – Shohjahon Ergashev overcame a five and a half-inch height advantage recording a unanimous decision victory over fellow undefeated prospect Mykal Fox in the 10-round super lightweight main event of ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération Friday on SHOWTIME from the Kansas Star Casino.



With famed trainer Sugarhill Stewart shouting instructions from his corner, the Detroit-based power-punching Ergashev (16-0, 14 KOs), by way of Fergana, Ouzbékistan, did enough to beat the rangy 6-foot-4 Fox (19-1, 5 KOs) in a matchup of two exciting undefeated prospects. Les scores étaient 96-94 et 98-92 deux fois (Cliquez ICI pour regarder).



“I didn’t think it was a close fight,Dit Ergashev, who was only able to land two jabs the entire fight missing more than a hundred times. “He was awkward and his head was very low. He was very long and tall too, so it was hard to hit him in the head. I expected him to run all fight and he did.”



Ergashev did connect on 29 pour cent de ses coups de puissance (66 pour 225) compared to Fox at 27 pour cent (41 pour 153).



Ergashev said he was disappointed in his performance. “I come to fight,"Il a dit. “I like fighters who stand and fight. Je suis un combattant. I like guys who let me showcase my skills and bang. Fox wasn’t even boxing. He was just running around the ring. I wanted to sit down and fight.”



The 23-year-old Fox of Forest Hill, Maryland, one of the tallest fighters in the 140-pound division, said he agreed with one of the judges’ cards, but not the two 98-92s. “I knew it was close, and thought maybe I did enough to win,” said Fox, who did a nice job slowing the pace of the fight. “I think it was closer than 98-92. I took a few shots, but I knew he was going to be strong.”



Fox became the 186e fighter to lose their undefeated record on the prospect developmental series.



Renard, who had his father Troy and brother and fellow professional boxer middleweight Alantez in his corner, became the ninth fighter in ShoBox history to have a brother who also fought on ShoBox joining brother duos like Jermall and Jermell Charlo, Andre and Anthony Dirrell and Glenn and Nonito Donaire.



Dans le combat d'ouverture de la télédiffusion, England’s Thomas Ward (26-0, 4 KOs) put on an impressive performance and showed U.S. fight fans he will be a force to be reckoned with in the wide-open 122-pound weight class as he won a unanimous decision against ShoBox veteran Jesse Hernandez (11-2, 7 KOs).Cliquez ICI to watch a recap.



Fighting for the first time in the States, the WBO No. 4-ranked Ward of West Rainton, Angleterre, scored a fourth-round knockdown and took the 10-round super bantamweight fight easily against Fort Worth’s Hernandez. Les scores étaient 100-89, 99-90 et 98-90.



“I came to America and fought a home fighter and won quite comfortably, I even got a knockdown,” the 24-year-old Ward said. “He was supposed to be the puncher and I was supposed to be the boxer. A lot of people think I can’t punch, then they get over-confident and get clipped. Then they realize I can punch. Look at his face compared to mine. That will tell you something.”



Ward started strong, and seemed to get better as the fight went on. “He’s been on the gas from the opening bell, and he hasn’t gotten off it,” said International Boxing Hall of Famer and ShoBox play-by-play commentator Barry Tompkins in the final minutes of the 10e et tour final.



Ward exceeded double-digit connects in every round and topped 30 in five of the final six rounds while Hernandez reached double digits just three times.



It was a clean left hook that sent Hernandez to the canvas in the final seconds of the fourth round (CliquezICI pour regarder). Ward controlled the middle of the fight and landed consistent three-punch combinations against Hernandez, who at the end of round six was warned by referee Bill Clancy that he was taking a lot of punishment and had to show him something or he would stop the fight. At the top of the ninth, the referee still concerned about Hernandez lack of action, called the doctor and asked once again the same question. The doctor cleared Hernandez to continue.



Hernandez said he felt Ward’s power, and was impressed. "Ouais, he got me with that left, but I recuperated,"Il a dit. “But all the credit to him. A knockdown is a knockdown.”



Ward said Hernandez asked for the fight, but wasn’t prepared for the it. “I knew he was a good, experienced fighter,»A déclaré Ward. “He’s fought some good guys and knocked out some good guys. He’s supposed to be a puncher, but I was just on another level tonight.



“I wanted a good fight to showcase my skills and I’m glad the people on ShoBox got to see it.”



Farhood interviewed undefeated middleweight world champion Claressa Shields before the main event. Shields and fellow undefeated champion Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Avril 13 en direct sur SHOWTIME pour couronner la championne du monde incontestée des 160 livres. L'unification à succès de Boardwalk Hall à Atlantic City, N.J. sera l'événement principal de BOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALEvivre à 9 p.m. ET / PT et est sans doute l'événement de boxe féminine le plus important de l'histoire (Cliquezhttps://s.sho.com/2UVWXtE to watch full interview).



Shields talked about her disdain for Hammer. “I’m going to keep it 100 percent professional," elle a dit. “I don’t like her as a person but that doesn’t matter. I want to beat her well. She’s just mad because I’m meaner that her and I’m better than her. I’m the GLOAT. Greatest lady of all time. I’m fighting every person that they say I can’t beat. I’m going to unify my division. I’m going to be the undisputed champion and nobody is going to be able to say otherwise.”



Friday’s fights were promoted by Salita Promotions. L'émission complète sera rejoué le lundi, Février 18 à 10 p.m. ET / PT sur Showtime EXTREME et sera disponible sur SHOWTIME ANYTIME® et SHOWTIME sur DEMANDE®.



Barry Tompkins a appelé l'action du ringside avec l'historien de boxe Steve Farhood et l'ancien champion du monde Raul Marquez servant analystes experts. Le producteur exécutif était Gordon Hall avec Richard Gaughan produisant et Phillips Rick direction.



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Sur ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération

Depuis sa création en Juillet 2001, la série de Showtime Boxing acclamé par la critique, ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération jeunes talents a présenté correspondait difficile. Le ShoBox la philosophie est de téléviser passionnante, foule-agréable et matchs compétitifs, tout en offrant un terrain d'essai pour les perspectives prêts déterminés à se battre pour un titre mondial. Une partie de la liste croissante de la 79 combattants qui ont apparu sur ShoBox et avancé pour recueillir titres mondiaux comprend: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Tchad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams et plus.

Olympic Medal Winner Nico Hernandez Dominates Mexico’s Victor Trejo Garcia in UFC Fight Pass Main Event from Mulvane, Kansas


Fighting in the main event of a special two-hour live stream on UFC Fight Pass and in front of an adoring crowd of fans at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas, hometown favorite and US Olympic bronze medal winner Nico Hernandez (7-0, 4 KOs) won his eight-round flyweight showdown by unanimous decision over a determined but out-gunned Victor Trejo Garcia of Mexico City, Mexique (16-10-1, 8 KOs).


It was a good “learning” fight for Hernandez, as Garcia never threatened to win, but hung tough against the superior firepower to keep things entertaining throughout. Les scores des juges ont été 79-73, 80-72 et 80-72. Hernandez appears to be progressing well in the professional game. He was sitting down on his punches well and picking spots for his punishing combinations like a veteran.


“I was feeling really good in there,»Dit Hernandez, d'après-combat. “I’ve been working on fighting southpaws and I did better than I did last time against a southpaw. It was awkward for me, but I’m proud of my progress and I just need to keep working. He was a tough opponent and I take my hat off to him. If anybody is ready to step up next, have them call my team.”


As always the case, Kazakhstani buzzsaw Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (14-0-1, 12 KOs) came out looking for a brawl and this time found a willing participant in Monterrey, Mexico’s Jose Luis “La Boa” Rodriguez (25-12-1, 13 KOs).


Fighting in the middle UFC Fight Pass bout, the two super lightweights did not disappoint, going to old-school inside warfare for eight exciting rounds. The entertaining Eyubov was the much more active fighter. He worked the body relentlessly while mixing in powerful hooks with both hands upstairs. Rodriguez weathered the relentless storm and came back consistently with hard, accurate counters.


À la fin, the judges couldn’t decide who won and a majority draw was the verdict. One judge had it 77-75 for Rodriguez, a bit surprisingly, but was overruled by stereo scores of 76-76. Give both fighters credit, it was an entertaining slugfest and the Kansas fans loved it.


In the six-round super flyweight Fight Pass opener, Pushkino, Russia’s Elena Savelyeva (5-1, 4 KOs) juste nécessaire 36 seconds to dispatch Kansas City’s Tatiana Williams Kansas City (0-2). Williams was dancing and smiling before the action and came out looking to trade, but a taste of the former Olympian Saveleva’s power and she packed it in quickly.


Saveleva’s body work was ferocious as long as it lasted.


In the opening swing-bout of the night, a 10-round heavyweight bout didn’t last a full round, as knockout specialist Apti Davtaev (16-0-1, 15 KOs) of Kurchaloi, Russie, made quick work of Belton, Missouri, veteran Richard Carmack 15-15-1, 12 KOs.


The two giants traded strong blows from the outset, with both landing. Davtaev, cependant, had the better accuracy and chin. One of his long right hands put Carmack down on a delayed reaction and another finished things at 2:26. KO 1.


Par la suite, the stern Russian, who trains at Detroit’s world-famous Kronk Gym and is featured in upcoming Ring Magazine “New Faces” section as a “Heavyweight to Watch” for 2019, signalled he is ready for a step up in competition in his next fight.


The UFC Fight Pass commentating team consisted of The Fight Network veteran Cory Edrman and “2018 Female Boxer of the Year” and women’s world champion Claressa Shields, making her debut behind the microphone. The event was presented by Salita Promotions.

MARCOS HERNANDEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & PHOTOS


Once-Beaten Contender Hernandez Battles Jeison Rosario in Rematch Saturday, Février 23 in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota Beginning at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT

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RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIE. (Février 15, 2019) – Candidat une fois battu “Homme fou” Marcos Hernandez will look to continue his winning streak fromThe Contender Season Five”, when he rematches Jeison Rosario live on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Février 23 from the Armory in Minneapolis and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.


Coverage on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins live at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT and is headlined by former WBC super-middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell facing Avni Yildirim for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Championship.

The 25-year-old from Fresno, California is looking to continue his journey to a world title as he has beaten four well-regarded prospects in only fifteen fights. Hernandez is currently training with Henry Ramirez in Riverside, Californie, and looking forward to his rematch with Rosario, who he fought to a draw last February in Texas.

Les billets pour l'événement, qui est promu par Warriors Boxing et TGB Promotions, sont maintenant en vente, and can be purchased at the Armory at http://ArmoryMN.com/and through Ticketmaster.

Here is what Hernandez had to say about his upcoming matchup and more:

On his rematch against Jeison Rosario:
I fought Jeison Rosario almost one year ago exactly. I have a lot of respect for him because we fought to a draw, but that being said, I felt I got the better of him. This not a six-round bout like our first match, this is a ten-round fight, and I know what needs to be done to further my career with my performance in this fight.

Sur son récent camp d'entraînement:
I really like training with Henry Ramirez in Riverside, Californie. Henry is a cool guy who’s trained a lot of top fighters and knows what it takes to get the job done. In Fresno there were many distractions, so moving away from my family, my wife and kids, it is a sacrifice that I make to go to the next level. This is a job and I treat it like a job. I am doing everything possible to be a contender.

On fighting on this PBC event on FS1 and FOX Deportes:
I’m very excited as this is my fourth time on FS1. I love what Premier Boxing Champions is doing for the sport of boxing, bringing fights to network television. FS1 has been good to me and I am excited that one of my biggest wins will be on FS1 so everyone can watch it.

On his goals for 2019:
“Je veux rester actif, but my focus is solely on Rosario and getting that win. My hopes are to get in with a fighter with a big name. Je me suis battu beaucoup de combattants difficiles, but not a lot of big-name fighters yet. I am hoping that by the end of this year I can fight one of those fighterspeople have seen on television for years.

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Veteran Contender Andrzej Fonfara Withdraws from Fight Against Edwin Rodriguez Slated for Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Mars 9 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie

Hard-Hitting Abel Ramos and Battle-Tested Francisco Santana Step In for All-Action Welterweight Showdown In Co-Feature

WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter Makes First

Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas In

Main Event – La couverture commence à 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT

CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Février 14, 2019) – Veteran contender and two-time title challenger Andrzej Fonfara has withdrawn from his match against Edwin Rodriguez that was scheduled to be part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Mars 9 de Dignity Health Sports Park, anciennement StubHub Center, à Carson, Californie.

Stepping in as the replacement co-feature is a 10-round, all-action welterweight showdown between hard-hittingAbel Ramos et testé batailleFrancisco “Part” Santana. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and is headlined by WBC Welterweight World ChampionShawn Portermaking his first title defense in primetime against mandatory challengerYordenis Ugas.

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The 31-year-old Fonfara announced that he is retiring from boxing, prompting him to withdraw from the fight against Rodriguez on Wednesday.

There is no more enthusiasm and above all no more of the motivation and adrenaline that gave me the desire to go into the ring and compete,” Fonfara said. “je suis en bonne santé. Everything is okay. But I no longer have the heart for boxing.

Ramos (23-3-2, 18 KOs) has put together four technical knockout victories since losing a hard-fought majority decision to welterweight contender Jamal James in front of Jameshometown crowd in Minneapolis on April 13, 2018. The 27-year-old from Casa Grande, Arizona proved against James that he’s a formidable opponent for anyone in the 147-pound division.

Santana (25-6-1, 12 KOs) needs an impressive victory over Ramos to remain a force in the welterweight division. The 31-year-old Santana of Santa Barbara, California is coming off a majority decision over the always-tough Felix Diaz and owns victories over then unbeaten fighters Eddie Gomez and Kendal Mena.

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Leo Santa Cruz VS. RAFAEL RIVERA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS


PBC sur la FOX & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (Février 14, 0219) – There was no love lost on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles as fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes exchanged words and went face-to-face at the final press conference before their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. En direct.

WBA champion du monde poids plume Leo Santa Cruz will defend his title against Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event of the show. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and will feature an exciting clash between contenders Omar Figueroa etJohn Molina Jr., plus unbeaten prospects Sebastian Fundora et Donnie Marshall going toe-to-toe.

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The event also featured an appearance by former world champion and Southern California fan-favorite Fernando Vargas. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Conga Room:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

We were getting ready for Miguel Flores, but in the gym you have to always be ready for any kind of style. We had been already been working with sparring partners who brawl, and that’s what we expect from Rafael Rivera.

I knew immediately that Rivera was a good opponent. He’s young and hungry and that makes him dangerous. He can take punches, so we’re ready for 12 tours. We’re going to be smart in this fight because we know what Rivera can do.

Seeing my dad going through cancer treatment has been very tough. He motivates me to go to the gym and train hard, because I know if he sees me working hard, it will motivate him as well.

I’m just looking to go out there, give a great fight and help my name continue to grow so that I can fight the best.

I love fighting and training here in Los Angeles. It gives me a chance to be with my family more. When I have them here, it makes me train harder. I do all of this for them and their future.

If I can get this win, we want to unify the belts or make the third fight against Carl Frampton. Dans le cas contraire, we will go to 130 pounds and seek a title in a new weight class.

RAFAEL RIVERA

I’ve stepped in late before to a big fight. I’m always ready when it comes. Expect a surprise come Saturday night.

I know that I have everything it takes to bring this title back to Tijuana. We’ve trained hard and had these last four weeks to focus in on breaking Leo down.

I’m prepared for anything Leo brings into the ring. Everyone knows he’s very tough and throws a lot of punches, but I believe I am the faster fighter and I can hurt him with counters.

This is the best opportunity I’ve had, going up against a great champion like Leo. I’m ready for fight and a great show for the fans.

Omar Figueroa

Given our styles, there’s no way this is going to go the distance. I think this is going to be an early night and I’m planning on having my hand raised.

The layoff didn’t affect me against Robert Guerrero, so I don’t see why it will affect me now. That’s why I keep my style consistent. The only difference is the character across from me in the ring. This fight will depend on how John wants it to go, because I’m coming to fight.

I’m just looking to get in the ring and take advantage of this opportunity I’ve been given. I’ve made changes that have made my whole game so much easier. It’s a totally different mentality that I have now.

“Le camp d'entraînement se est bien passé. I’ve made a lot of changes in my lifestyle and I’m dedicated 100 percent to boxing. Things have never been better.

John Molina JR.

It’s time to fight. The hard work is done and the time is now. Talk is cheap. Le samedi soir, we’ll get down.

I’ve been down this road before. I was never given lofty expectations. There’s no pressure here. I think Omar’s style will accommodate mine and make it a fun fight for the fans.

Whenever I fight, it’s going to be exciting. You can say the same thing about Omar. I’m prepared for any version of Omar. Just like any other fight. I can’t wait until Saturday night to get in there and do what I do best.

I’ve put everything into this camp, like I’m sure my opponent has. That’s what we owe to the fans and it’s going to come to fruition Saturday night.

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

I expect a good fight. He’s an undefeated fighter and I hope to give the fans a great show and walk away victorious.

We’re totally focused on this fight. I just train and everything else is out of the way. I trained hard and I’m going to do my thing like always.

I’m still growing as a fighter. We’re getting better with every camp and every fight. It’s good that we keep fighting quality opponents, because it helps accelerate that process.

Hopefully we’re going to display a lot more boxing and technique in this fight. I think Marshall is going to come inside and attack the body. I think if I’m able to stop him, it will be from the boxing skills that I show.

DONNIE MARSHALL

I’m ready to dominate the fight like I always do. That’s the only thing on my mind. I don’t care about his height, record or anything else. I’m coming to dominate.

I’ve never been concerned with the height of Fundora. We sparred with some good strong southpaws in Florida including Yamaguchi Falcao. Then we went to Las Vegas for the second half of training camp and worked with some top prospects. I’m more than prepared for anything.

Every fight is a make or break fight. I’ve trained against top fighters and been all around the country in different gyms. I’ve only been pro two and a half years. Je suis un jeune 30. I’m going to announce myself on Saturday in a big way.

RICHARD SCHAEFER, Président-directeur général de Sport Ringstar

This weekend is another example why Los Angeles is such a great fight town. We’re going to have a fantastic crowd at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live on Saturday night. I think that speaks to the strength of this city as a boxing town, and the strength of this card. This is top to bottom one of the best cards I can remember here in Los Angeles.

The tripleheader on FOX and FOX Deportes has three fights that want to steal the night. We will see which fight and which fighter everyone will be talking about after Saturday. There are definitely some fights on this card that have ‘Fight of the Yearwritten all over them.

We are committed to continuing to bring the best and biggest fights to the fans here in Los Angeles, because Los Angeles is the fight capital of the world again.

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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz take on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Février 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Couverture télévisée commence à 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and features unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa aux prises percutant John Molina Jr.. and a matchup between unbeaten prospects Sebastien Fundora et Donnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 U.S.. Olympien Karlos Balderas will compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.

Les fans peuvent diffuser en direct les combats sur l'application FOX Sports, disponible en anglais ou en espagnol à travers les flux FOX ou FOX Deportes. Les combats sont disponibles sur le bureau sur FOXSports.com et via l'App Store, ou des appareils connectés, y compris Apple TV, Android TV, TV Feu, Xbox One et Roku.

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BADOU JACK, CHAMPION DU MONDE DE BOXE EN DEUX DIVISIONS, LANCE LES PROMOTIONS DE BADOU JACK


(De gauche à droite: Mushal Nisthar, Directeur associé Five Hospitality, Aloki Batra,
PDG Five Hospitality, Badou Jack, Président de Badou Jack Promotions LLC,
Amer Abdallah – PDG Badou Jack Promotions LLC.)



Jack apporte une action passionnante aux Émirats arabes unis
Commençant par l'événement inaugural vendredi, Mai 3
de Five Palms Jumeriah à Dubaï


DUBAI, Emirats Arabes Unis (Février 14, 2019) – Champion du monde et philanthrope en deux divisions Badou Jack a officiellement lancé Badou Jack Promotions et événements LLC aux Emirats Arabes Unis, alors qu'il continue de développer son portefeuille d'entreprises en dehors du ring.

“J'ai hâte d'apporter beaucoup d'excitation à Dubaï avec des événements de sports de combat très divertissants,” a déclaré Jack. “C'est une excellente occasion de franchir la prochaine étape de ma carrière au sein de cette société de promotion. Nous cherchons à construire quelque chose avec les combattants et les fans qui fera partie du tissu de la culture du divertissement dans cette région.”

Badou Jack Promotions tiendra son événement inaugural vendredi, Mai 3 du Five Palms Jumeriah à Dubaï.

“Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai est ravi de s'associer à Badou Jack Promotions pour offrir une soirée inoubliable d'excitation et de divertissement le 3 mai” dit Aloki Batra, PDG Five Hospitality.

Ajout à sa société de suppléments sportifs Ripper Nutrition et à l'organisation à but non lucratif la Badou Jack Foundation, La société de promotion de Jack est un autre aspect de son entreprise en plein essor.

“Badou est très populaire dans la région du Moyen-Orient”, a déclaré Amer Abdallah, directeur commercial de Jack. “Il a un formidable esprit d'entreprise et est impatient d'organiser de grands événements à Dubaï.”

Jack est au Moyen-Orient depuis son combat en janvier, faire des missions caritatives tout en explorant les opportunités entrepreneuriales dans la région qu'il a fréquentée au cours des dernières années.

“Nous avons un soutien formidable du marché de Dubaï et de notre groupe d'investisseurs, avec des événements passionnants prévus,” Abdallah a déclaré. “Nous sommes ravis de lancer la promotion et d'offrir un excellent divertissement à nos fans à Dubaï à partir du mois de mai 3 un événement.”

Avec le mai 3 date fixée, et des événements plus importants en préparation pour l'avenir, Jack est sur le point de renforcer ses références commerciales avec cette nouvelle entreprise, tout en offrant des expériences de visionnement uniques aux habitants des EAU.

“C'est une région empreinte de tradition et de culture,” a déclaré Jack. “Nous pensons que le moment est venu d'investir pour faire des sports de combat une partie amusante et divertissante de cette culture. Le public est là; nous avons juste besoin de leur apporter des événements mémorables dignes de ce vibrant
Région.”

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


Samedi, Mars 16 de AT&T Stadium à Arlington, Texas

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Blockbuster Event to Feature Unbeaten Former 168-Pound Champion David Benavidez, Undefeated Former Bantamweight Champion Luis Nery & Fan Favorite Chris Arreola In Separate Bouts on Four-Fight Pay-Per-View Card



ARLINGTON, TX. (Février 14, 2019) – Champion du monde IBF poids welter invaincu Errol “La Vérité” Spence Jr. defends his title against undefeated four-division champion Mikey Garcia in a highly anticipated and historic showdown for pound-for-pound supremacy that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Mars 16 d'AT&T Stadium à Arlington, Texas.

The four-fight pay-per-view card will also see unbeaten former super middleweight world champion David Benavidez taking on veteran contender J'Leon Amour dans une confrontation en 10 rounds, undefeated former 118-pound champion Luis Nery aux prises avec l'ancien champion McJoe Arroyo in a 10-round attraction and fan-favorite Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola face invaincu Jean Pierre Augustin for 10-rounds of action.

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Spence and Garcia will go face-to-face on Saturday, Février 16 at a press conference in Los Angeles that will air live on FOX from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. The press conference is open to ticket holders for the Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera featherweight championship fight.

Mardi, Février 19, Spence and Garcia will square off at a press conference from
AT&T Stadium where they will finally go toe-to-toe on March 16.

Garcia is stepping up two weight classes from his last fight to challenge Spence for the welterweight title in Spence’s backyard, not far from the Dallas suburb of DeSoto where Spence grew up a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. Garcia will be fighting in Texas for the ninth time as a pro and figures to be buoyed by the large contingent of Mexican and Mexican-American fans that will be in attendance.

His task has historical parallels to the paths taken by great fighters like Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao, who all moved up multiple weight classes to challenge all-time great welterweights. Mosley and Pacquiao were both successful in moving up from lightweight to defeat Oscar De La Hoya, while Marquez’s rise to welterweight was halted in a decision loss to Floyd Mayweather.

Spence is a power-punching welterweight who has stopped his last 11 opponents heading into this intriguing matchup against the brilliant tactician that Garcia has established himself as. With a clash of two superb boxers in the prime of their careers and squarely in the top-five of the mythical pound-for-pound rankings, the winner can stake a claim as the best boxer in the sport today.

“Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia is a matchup of two highly-skilled and accomplished fighters in a true blockbuster showdown,” a déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “Fans will get to see the hometown hero Spence against the Mexican-American superstar Garcia with huge contingents of fans uplifting them to put on a performance to match the moment. Combined with a jam-packed pay-per-view undercard of action fights, this has all the makings of a once-in-a-lifetime event.

“Spence vs. Garcia is an event that transcends boxing and is a coronation that will crown the new ‘King of Boxing,'” Schaefer a déclaré Richard, Président-directeur général de Sport Ringstar. “En plus de l'événement principal, fight fans will be treated to a spectacular night of boxing featuring three of the most exciting Mexican fighters in the sport in David Benavidez, Luis Nery and Chris Arreola. This is exactly what a pay-per-view card is and should be all about: entertainment and non-stop action from the first bell to the last!”

We are proud to host a boxing match of this magnitude with Errol Spence Jr. and Mikey Garcia,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones. “AT&T Stadium was built to house the greatest sporting events on the planet, and we feel we have another incredible boxing event on the horizon with this matchup in our building on March 16.

Spence (24-0, 21 KOs) is no stranger to big stadium events as he won the IBF title by traveling to England to take on then-champion Kell Brook at Bramhall Lane soccer stadium on May 27, 2017. In front of a raucous crowd of over 27,000 loyal Brook supporters, the 28-year-old Spence stopped Brook in round 11 to wrest away the title.

This will be Spence’s third defense of the title. After beating Brook, he successfully defended it with an eighth-round stoppage of two-division champion Lamont Peterson and then knocked out mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo in the first round in his last fight at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, near his hometown of Desoto, Texas on June 16. Spence turned pro shortly after representing the U.S. au 2012 London Olympics with much promise and rose to the championship ranks with wins over former champion Chris Algieri and veteran contenders Leonard Bundu, Alejandro Barrera and Chris van Heerden.

I can’t wait for March 16th. It doesn’t get bigger than this,” dit Spence. “Fighting at AT&T Stadium in my hometown is a dream come true. If I beat Mikey Garcia the way I plan on beating him, I will be the guy in the sport. This is my year and Mikey isn’t going to stop me. I am training like this is the biggest fight of my life and I want to put on a great show for the fans and win convincingly.

Garcia (39-0, 30 KOs) is striving to put together a legendary career and is aggressively pursuing that goal. He has won world championships at featherweight, junior léger, lightweight and junior welterweight. He now eyes a welterweight title against the consensus class of the division in Spence. Fighting out of Moreno Valley, Californie, Garcia unified the IBF and WBC Lightweight World Championships in his last bout by scoring unanimous decision victory over Robert Easter, Jr. sur Juillet 28.

The 31-year-old first reached the championship ranks by blitzing through the featherweight and junior lightweight division, defeating Orlando Salido, Juan Manuel Lopez, Roman Martinez and Juan Carlos Burgos to establish himself as a star in the sport. Garcia has been on a fast track since ending a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus with a knockout victory over Elios Rojas in 2016. After the victory over Rojas, Garcia scored a KO victory over Dejan Zlaticanin for the WBC lightweight championship in January 2017, before defeating four-division champion Adrien Broner in July and then captured a title at 140-pounds by dropping and defeating Sergey Lipinets last March.

In my career I’ve always sought to fight the best in boxing and this fight against Errol Spence Jr. is just that,” a déclaré Garcia. “I want to be known as one of the all-time greats and what better way to do that than to win a welterweight title and become a five-division world champion. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Errol and what he’s accomplished, but I fully expect to leave the ring at AT&T Stadium with the welterweight world title. This is a match that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time and I plan on giving the fans a performance they’ll never forget.

The 22-year-old Benavidez (20-0, 17 KOs) became the youngest fighter to ever win a super middleweight title in 2017 when he defeated Ronald Gavril at just 20-years-old. Fighting out of Phoenix, Benavidez’s older brother Jose is also a pro fighter who challenged Terrence Crawford last year. Benavidez most recently won a rematch against Gavril last February, and as WBCChampion in Recesshe will look to reclaim his belt against the winner of the Anthony Dirrell vs. Avni Yildirim bout for the vacant title on February 23.

Born in Detroit but fighting out of Las Vegas, Aimer (24-2-1, 13 KOs) has long been amongst the top contenders at super middleweight and most recently lost a decision to Peter Quillin in August. The 31-year-old had been previously unbeaten in seven bouts heading into the contest against Quillin.

Currently riding a nine-fight knockout streak, Nery (28-0, 24 KOs) will look to get one step closer to a fight to regain a bantamweight title when he steps into the ring March 16. The 24-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico twice traveled to Japan and stopped Shinsuke Yamanaka in WBC title fights. En 2018 he stopped Jason Canoy and Renson Robles heading into his U.S. debut against Arroyo.

Un 2008 Olympian for his home country of Puerto Rico, Arroyo (18-2. 8 KOs) captured a 115-pound championship with a technical decision over Arthur Villanueva in their 2015 choc. After dropping decisions against Rau’shee Warren and Jerwin Ancajas, the 33-year-old most recently defeated Sander Diaz last June.

An exciting brawler inside the ring, Arreola (37-5-1, 32 KOs) is well-known for challenging the best heavyweights in the sport throughout his career, and for becoming a popular attraction in and around his native Los Angeles for his fighting style and persona. The 37-year-old faced the likes of Vitali Klitschko, Tomasz Adamek, and Bermane Stiverne, before challenging Deontay Wilder for his title in 2016. After a brief retirement, Arreola returned to stop Maurenzo Smith last December.

Unbeaten and fighting out of Louisville, Augustin (17-0-1, 12 KOs) will face his toughest and most experienced test to date in Arreola. Né en Haïti, Augustin turned pro in 2014 and has steadily climbed up the heavyweight rankings.

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A propos de AT&T Stadium:
AT&T Stadium est l'un des plus grands, la plupart des lieux de divertissement de haute technologie dans le monde. Conçu par HKS et construit par Manhattan Construction, la $1.2 milliards de stade comporte deux arches monumentales, le plus grand groupe de carte vidéo HDTV du monde, un toit rétractable expansive et les plus grandes portes de la zone d'extrémité escamotable dans le monde. Caractéristiques du stade comprennent des sièges pour 80,000 et jusqu'à expansibilité 100,000, sur 300 suites de luxe, sièges club sur plusieurs niveaux et les Cowboys de Dallas Shop Pro, ouvert au public toute l'année. Le stade accueille également une collection de classe mondiale de l'art contemporain, composée de plus 50 pièces d'un tableau international d'artistes curated affichés sur les murs et dans les grands espaces publics du lieu. En plus d'être la maison des Cowboys de Dallas depuis son ouverture en 2009, le stade a accueilli le Super Bowl XLV, la 2010 NBA All Star Game, la 2014 Basketball Final Four NCAA Hommes, la 2015 College Football Championnat National Playoff Jeu et annuel Goodyear Cotton Bowl classique. Le lieu a également accueilli le lycée et le football collégial, concerts, combats de championnat, matches internationaux de football, et d'autres événements spéciaux. Pour plus d'informations, aller à www.attstadium.com.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX & Fox Sports: Leo Santa Cruz VS. RAFAEL RIVERA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS


PBC sur la FOX & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles

CliquezICI for Photos from Luis Mejia/TGB Promotions

LOS ANGELES(Février 13, 2019) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
 
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Wednesday’s workout featured Mexican contenderRafael Rivera, who will battle WBA Featherweight World ChampionLeo Santa Cruz dans l'événement principal.
 
Also working out Wednesday at City of Angels Boxing Club were unbeaten former championOmar Figueroaet percutantJohn Molina Jr.., who battle in super lightweight action, et perspective invaincueDonnie Marshall, who faces fellow-unbeatenSebastian Fundorain a super welterweight bout that kicks off televised coverage at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT. Invaincu 2016 U.S.. OlympienKarlos Balderaswas also in attendance, as he competes in a TV swing bout.
 
The fighters will go face-to-face at a press conference on Thursday that will feature former two-time world champion and Southern California favorite Fernando Vargas. Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire mercredi:
 
RAFAEL RIVERA
 
When I got this opportunity, Je ne pense pas deux fois. I was training and ready and I wanted this challenge. I’m here to make the most of it.
 
Like I always say to my fans, be ready for a great fight. I’m looking to make this very exciting and interesting. The belt is coming back with me to Tijuana.
 
I never look for the knockout, but I’ve still been able to get them. Je suis prêt, so I hope he’s also ready to give the fans a great fight.
 
“C'est un gros défi pour moi. I’m coming for that world title. I want to prove how good I am and become a world champion for my fans in Tijuana.
 
I love to face the best fighters out there. Leo is a fighter who throws a lot of punches. We’ve seen it and we’ve studied it. But I don’t think he’s very fast. I’m faster than he is and I have to take advantage of that. I have to counter him when he comes in and do my job.
 
Omar Figueroa
 
I’m looking to come back strong against Molina. My style is always to go in there for the knockout and give the fans a great show. The sooner we get him out of there, le meilleur.
 
We know that John Molina is a tough fighter. He’s been in there with some of the best in the world and he’s given them problems. We expect him to bring a great fight.
 
We’ve seen Molina box before and make things difficult for certain fighters. I’m going to try to make the fight my style of fight and we’ll see if he obliges. Once he feels the power, he might choose to box.
 
I don’t think this goes past six rounds. I’m confident about that. We’re going to be ready for anything Molina brings.
 
I’ve been doing a lot of healing physically, mentalement et spirituellement. I’m looking to show on Saturday that I’ve got everything together.
 
John Molina JR.
 
I feel excited and confident. Maybe overconfident, mais je suis prêt. We did our job in the gym and now we are ready for the fight.
 
I have to expect the best version of Omar Figueroa. He is a smart kid. I don’t know if he is trying to entice me into a war right away. I don’t know what his game plan is, but we will find out on Saturday.
 
Fans need to tune in on FOX and FOX Deportes February 16. This is going to be a war and I believe we’re going to steal the show.
 
This isn’t my first go around against a Joel Diaz-trained fighter. I did it before with Ruslan Provodnikov and now it is my job to beat Figueroa.
 
I am not affected by being considered the underdog. Every one of my fights, fans make money. I think Provodnikov I was 11-1. When you become a veteran in the sport, you stop worrying about stuff like that. Talk is cheap.
 
There is a lot at stake for me. I don’t feel pressure, but there is a lot at stake. Every fight of my career I have something to prove and Saturday is no different.
 
DONNIE MARSHALL
 
This is my first big opportunity and I’m ready to take full advantage. I’m going to show everybody where I’m at.
 
I’m going to take it as it comes in the ring. We have a game plan, but I’m a creator in the ring. I create on the go. I’ll fit in where I can and go with the flow of the fight.
 
The only challenge I see is his height. He’s obviously very tall at six-foot seven-inches. We know what we have to do to break him down. I don’t even really see the height as a challenge, because I spar with heavyweights all the time.
 
“Je suis 10-0, but I only started boxing when I was 20, sur 10 il y a des années. I don’t have the time like young prospects who want to play around, I want to fight any and everybody I can right now.
 
KARLOS Balderas
 
I feel excited and anxious to get back in the ring. I’m ready physically and mentally. I know that my opponent won’t be ready for the heat I’m going to throw at him.
 
This year I’m looking to be busy. I want to be back in the ring in April if everything goes well on Saturday. After this fight I’m going to move to Los Angeles and add trainer Roberto Alcazar to my team. He’s had a lot of experience in big fights and I think he’s going to be a great help. I can really understand clearly what he’s trying to teach me.
 
I’m going to show everyone that I’m the real deal once again. I’m going to prove why these fighters can’t make it through a fight with me. This year is all business for me.
 
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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world championLeo Santa Cruztake on Mexico’sRafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Février 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
 
Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and features unbeaten former championOmar Figueroaaux prises percutantJohn Molina Jr.. and a matchup between unbeaten prospectsSebastien FundoraetDonnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 U.S.. OlympienKarlos Balderaswill compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.
 
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Fire Fist Boxing fighters set for UFC Fight Pass bouts in St. Pétersbourg


Tampa, FL (Février 13, 2019) – Fire Fist Boxing’s Connor “The Kid” Coyle, Willian “Baby Face” Silva and Mark Reyes Jr. will all fight as part of a UFC Fight Pass card Saturday, Février 16 at the Coliseum in St. Pétersbourg, FL.

This excellent evening of boxing is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions in association with Rite Hook Promotions.

Headlining the telecast is an eight round middleweight showdown between Coyle and Travis “Dirty Red” Scott.

Splitting time between his native Ireland and St. Pétersbourg, FL, Coyle est un parfait 8-0 avec 3 victoires par KO. He’s become a big draw in the Tampa-St Pete area and most recently scored a sixth round TKO of Danny Pastrana. The talented Coyle has been featured as a prospect to watch out for by media members from both sides of the pond.

Fighting out of Baton Rouge, LA, Scott is Coyle’s most experienced foe to date. The 38-year-old has an excellent 19-4 registre professionnel avec 5 KO. A true veteran of the sport, Scott turned pro in 2004 when Coyle was 14.

Welterweight phenom Mark Reyes Jr of Tampa, FL risks his 0 against fellow unbeaten Rodrigo Tatijewski of Sao Paolo, Brazil in a highly-anticipated six round contest.

The wildly popular Reyes Jr. est 8-0 avec 6 KO. An athletic boxer-puncher, Reyes is coming off a third round TKO of Juan Garces last October and at 22-years-old, continues to improve rapidly.

Tatijewski, who is fighting for the first time in the United States, est 8-0 et a 7 wins by way of knockout. He’s confident of making a major splash by taking out Reyes in front of millions of viewers on UFC Fight Pass.

Junior welterweight Willian “Baby Face” Silva of Plant City, FL by way of Sao Paolo, Brazil challenges rugged Argentinian Juan Ramon Solis in a ten rounder.

Silva, qui a une excellente 26-2 professional ledger and 15 victoires par KO, scored a dominant 9e round TKO over Jose Forero last October. After fighting most of his career at lightweight, Silva’s sights are set on the best at 140 pounds but he must first get past Solis.

Living and fighting out of Buenos Aires, Argentine, Solis is 25-13 avec 9 KO. The 36-year-old’s faced many top fighters including world champion Robert Easter, contenders Sergio Thompson and Diego Silva along with unbeaten Saul Rodriguez among others.

“This is a great opportunity for Connor, Mark and Willian,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing. “The UFC Fight Pass platform is perfect for all three of these excellent boxers to showcase their talent to fans from all over. We’re looking forward to Saturday evening.”

Fans can watch Coyle, Silva and Reyesbouts on Ufc.tv/page/fightpass and tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
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