Nrog rau ob qho tib si qub Champions xav tau yeej hauv kev sib tshuam hla kev, Cov neeg khiav kub yeej tuaj yeem rub tus txhais lus hauv kev sib phim ntawm cov txuj ci muaj peev xwm. Lub siab, Kev sib tw nrov nrov ntawm sab nraud rau sab nraud rau ntau ntawm 12-puag ncig kev sib tw, Thiab thaum ob leeg cia siab rau lawv mus txog rau kom lawv tus nrog sib ntaus ntawm Bay, lawv ua tsis tiav rau thaj av ntau cov tshuaj zoo los ntawm sab nraud.
Hloov-ntaus cuban barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 Kos), leej twg tau tiv thaiv kev tiv thaiv rau feem ntau ntawm kev sib ntaus, hloov mus rau feem ntau qab teb nyob rau hauv lub thib peb. Tus qub ob-faib thoob ntiaj teb tus yeej feem ntau cov punches zoo tshaj plaws tshwm sim los ua kev txhaj tshuaj ntawm lub cev los ntawm sab qab teb, Thaum Easter (21-1-1, 14 Kos) yog nws zoo tshaj plaws thaum nws tawm tsam nrog nws txoj cai.
Raws li 12-puag ncig kev sib tw, cov fab ntawm ob tug neeg sib ntaus – Robert Easter SR. Thiab yav tas los Cuban tus yeej Joel Casamayor – pleaded nrog lawv pugilists kom nce lawv cov khoom kom muaj peev xwm tsawg. Tus neeg sib ntaus sib tua tau 10 punches nyob rau hauv ib puag ncig, Thiab thaum Easter tau me ntsis ntau dua lawv ua ke los pov xwb 743 punches. Lawv ua ke rau thaj av xwb 106 tag nrho cov punches.
“Kuv xav tias kuv tau ua txaus los yeej kev sib ntaus no tab sis cov kws txiav txim plaub pom nws txawv,” hais tias Easter, uas tau sib ntaus sib tua thawj zaug txij li poob rau phaus-rau-phaus mikey Garcia hauv kev sib sau ua ke lub caij ntuj sov. “Lawv pom nws txoj kev sib txawv. Rances yog tus tua neeg, ib tug sib ntaus sib tua. Kuv sim coj mus sib ntaus rau nws tab sis nws yuav tsis coj nws. Nws yog ib qho nyuaj rau av kuv txhaj.”
Barthelemy, uas tau rov qab mus rau kev sib tw tom qab nws ua rau Kiryl Belikh hauv nws txoj kev twv kom ua Cuba thawj peb-faib rau peb feem peb, tau ntxhov siab nrog kev txiav txim siab.
“Robert tsis tuaj nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib hmo no,” Barthelemy hais. “Kuv xav kom nws tsaws nws txoj cai thiab nws tsis tau ua. Kuv xav kom nws tuaj rau pem hauv ntej thiab nws tsis tau. Peb tau npaj rau kev sib txawv Robert Easter – Ib qho uas tawm tsam – Tab sis nws tsis tau tshwm sim yog li kuv tsis tuaj yeem xa kuv lub tswv yim.
“Kuv tsaws lub tshuab nqus tsev vacuum thiab ntau dua txhaj tshuaj. Kuv xav tias kuv cuam ntxiv punches. Kuv yog tus tub rog coob coob. Kuv yeej kev sib ntaus. Kuv xav tias qhov no yog ib lub sijhawm ploj rau kuv. Kuv yeej xav tias kuv yeej kev sib ntaus no.”
Yav tas los 140-phaus ntiaj teb kev yeej Viktor Postol Opclassed Mohamoed Mimooune hauv WBC Super Kev Tshem Tawm Tshem Tawm, winning via unanimous decision 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 Hauv kev ua yeeb yam: Tshwj xeeb tsab co-feature.
Postol tau tawm tsam ib tug txhav txhav txhav thiab siv nws txoj kev ncav cuag kom ua kom muaj kev sib ntaus ntawm ntau yam. Ukrainian, uas tau ua haujlwm nrog cov cuab yeej ntawm lub npe tus kws qhia Freddie Roach, yog cov neeg sib ntaus sib tua ntau dua los ntawm tswb rau tswb, throwing 587 punches piv rau xwb 306 Rau Fabkis Mimo. Thaum Mimooune tau muaj kev mob siab thiab muaj peev xwm plam ntau ntawm cov postol lub zog txhaj tshuaj, Nws yeej tsis tso nws tus kheej nyob rau hauv txoj hauj lwm kom zoo rau nws qhov siab dua thiab ntau tus nrog sib ntaus. Lub xeev qab teb (21-3, 2 Kos) nruab nrab xwb 30 punches ib ncig thiab tau tawm ntawm kev sib npaug rau ntau ntawm kev sib ntaus, pov cov hlua hluav taws xob dav dav dav hlau uas tsis tshua muaj tsaws.
Tom qab kev sib ntaus, Postol ntaus nqi nws yeej nrog tau muaj peev xwm tseem nyob hauv kev rau txim thiab lo rau txoj kev npaj ua si ntawm Roach.
“Kuv ib txwm sim ua rau txim,” Postol hais tias. “Kuv ua tau zoo hmo no. Kuv tus nrog sib ntaus ua ib qho txawv txawv, Tab sis kuv tau ua li cas. Yog tias kuv tuaj yeem tawm tsam ib tus txiv neej zoo li (Terence) Crawford, Kuv tuaj yeem tswj hwm Mimoune. Thiab kuv tau ua.”
Tom qab kev sib ntaus, Postol, Leej twg thiaj li poob los tawm tsam sab saum toj Fighters Terence Crawence thiab Josh Taylor, cog lus tias yuav khij cov neeg tseem ceeb ntawm 140-chav kawm.
“Kuv xav tau kev sib ntaus sib tua loj,” Postol hais tias. “Tsis muaj teeb meem leej twg – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez yuav yog qhov kev xaiv zoo. Kuv tau mus rau ob xyoos yog li kuv tau txhawj xeeb me ntsis ua ntej, Tab sis tam sim no kuv xav li kuv rov qab. Kuv 100 feem pua rov qab thiab npaj rau kev xeem tom ntej.”
Hall ntawm Famer Steve Farhood, Leej twg ua haujlwm raws li kev ua tsis tau raws li cov qhab nia sib dhos rau lub suab sib tham, muab postol tag nrho 10 ntawm cov puag ncig hauv WBC tsheminator.
Nyob rau hauv lub qhib sib ntau sib tw ntawm cov telecast, Kev Rov Qab Loj Loj Loj EFE AJEWEGA ntxiv rau nws daim ntawv rov qab nrog tus thib ob-round tko-ntaus michael wallisch.
Tus nas ncuav (10-0, 9 Kos) tau txhoj puab heev los ntawm qhov pib, ntuav ze li ntawm 100 punches nyob rau hauv qhib puag ncig. Siv cov khoom noj muaj zog ntawm 1-2 qhov zuag ntsis, Ajagba tsaws ntawm yuav nyob rau hauv lub thib ob ntawm Wallisch, Leej twg tau sib ntaus ua tom qab lub high hightsy tab sis tsis tuaj yeem tiv thaiv cov neeg lub zog ntawm Nigerian lub zog los ntawm tsaws. Tom qab noj mov ntawm cov commos hauv ob, Ntsa (19-2, 12 Kos) nqa lub hauv caug thiab tau muab sijhawm los rov qab tom qab Ajagba tau tshwm sim pov thiab tsaws ib qho punch nrog nws tus nrog sib ntaus ntawm nws lub hauv caug. Wallisch tau rov qab tab sis tau tiv thaiv Ajagba's Oslaught, Yuam Kev Taw Qhia Tony Tony mus rau kauj ruam hauv kom nres ntawm kev sib tw ntawm 1:40.
“Kuv coj kuv lub sijhawm nyob ntawd, Kuv siv kuv jab ntau thiab nws ua haujlwm,” hais tias Agjaba, uas tsaws 43 feem pua ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim txhaj tshuaj. “Thaum kuv tua kuv sab tes xis thiab nws coj nws, Kuv txiav txim siab ua kom tsis txhob muaj. Kuv pheej muab cov sib txuas ua ke ua ke thiab kuv paub tias kuv tau ua rau nws ua rau nws ua rau nws ua.
“Kuv zoo siab tau kev cob qhia nrog ronnie (Shields). Nws yog ib tug kws qhia zoo tshaj plaws hauv lub ntiaj teb. Nws pab kuv nrog kuv tus Jab thiab nws tau pab kuv txhim kho ua tus sib ntaus.”
Hais tias tus kws qhia Ronnie Shields: “Kuv xav tias peb tseem muaj ntau yam los kawm. Koj pom nws yog ib tug txiv leej tub ib txwm thiab rau tus txiv neej loj pov 93 punches nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig, Nws yog ntau. Tej zaum nws yuav yog li ib xyoos nyob deb ua ib tug neeg sib cav sib ceg. Nws yuav mus txog ntawd.”
Hmo no muaj kev tshwm sim los ntawm Mayweather kev tshaj tawm thiab TGB kev tshaj tawm ua ke nrog kev nthuav tawm billions.
Txog Easter vs. Dag Tus qub hnav khaub ncaws ntiaj teb sib tw Robert Easter Jr. Thiab yav tas los ob txoj kev sib tw tus yeej Ranced Barthehlemy yuav ntsib rau cov npe tsis txaus ntseeg Wba hauv lub ntsiab kev sib tw ntawm kev ua yeeb yam: Tshwj xeeb Edition Hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27 los ntawm chelsea sab hauv ntawm lub cosmopolitan ntawm las vegas thiab nthuav tawm los ntawm Premier Box Champions. Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT thiab tseem muaj nuj nqi yav dhau los super lub me ntsis sib tw Viktor Postol noj Verance's Mohamed Mohamed Moob, Thaum nce qhov hnyav hnyav åjgba zoo nkaus li nyob twj ywm unbeaten tawm tsam ib zaug-ntaus German Michael Wallisch hauv 10-puag ncig hnyav.
Los Angeles, California, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 25 – 2019 – Ringstar Sports zoo siab tshaj tawm kev kos npe ntawm tus neeg Mev Mev Amateur fighter tseem ceeb tshaj plaws, Fernando Molina. Ntawm cia li 16 xyoo ntawm hnub nyoog, Molina muaj ib qho ntawm cov ntaub ntawv zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv Mexico. Yug nyob rau hauv Guadalajara, Jalisco, Molina pib boxing thaum muaj hnub nyoog 6. Txij thaum ntawd los, Molina tau sau cov ntaub ntawv zoo heev suav nrog 200 amateur wins. Ntawm cov yeej tau 4 Lub Xeev Championships, 4 Regional Championships, thiab kub hauv lub 2017 National Junior Championship.
Tshawb nrhiav los ntawm lub ntiaj teb renowned boxing manager, Shelly Finkel, cov tub ntxhais txawj ntse muaj tag nrho cov cuab yeej los ua ib tug superstar. “Fernando Molina yog ib tug tsis tshua muaj txuj ci nrog ib tug zoo siab style. Txawm tias tsuas yog 16 xyoo, nws ua rau kuv zoo siab rau nws txoj kev loj hlob hauv thiab sab nraum lub nplhaib. Kuv zoo siab ua haujlwm nrog nws thiab pab ua kom nws txoj kev npau suav los ua tus yeej hauv ntiaj teb no muaj tseeb,” hais tias Finkel.
Lub ntiaj teb nto moo tshaj tawm Richard Schaefer, Tus Thawj Coj ntawm Ringstar Sports, yuav txhawb Molina. “Kuv zoo siab heev uas tau muaj lub sijhawm los txhawb qee lub npe loj tshaj plaws hauv kev ua kis las yav dhau los 20 xyoo. Feem ntau ntawm lawv kuv tau tsim los ntawm qhov pib thiab ntau tus tau tswj hwm los ntawm Shelly Finkel. Shelly muaj qhov tsis ntseeg qhov qhov muag zoo tshaj plaws rau kev txawj ntaus pob tesniv. Nrog Molina, peb muaj ib tiam neeg txawj ntse uas yeej yuav thwj nws lub npe nyob rau hauv cov phau ntawv keeb kwm nrog rau cov npe ntawm Barrera, Morales, thiab Marquez. Kuv zoo siab tos txais Fernando rau Ringstar Sports thiab pib nws txoj kev los ua ib tug superstar boxing,” hais tias Schaefer.
Molina ntxiv, “Kuv zoo siab heev uas tau muaj peev xwm ua kom muaj pab pawg All Star nrog Shelly Finkel thiab Richard Schaefer los coj kuv txoj haujlwm hauv cov qib pro. Kuv tau ua hauj lwm nyuaj txij li thaum kuv tseem yog ib tug me nyuam tub kom nws thiaj li los ua ib tug kws boxer. Lub sijhawm tam sim no! Kuv tau mob siab rau kev ua haujlwm hnyav thiab mob siab rau txhawb nqa kev nplua nuj boxing kev lig kev cai ntawm kuv haiv neeg Mexico.” Molina tab tom npaj los ua tus kws tshaj lij nyob rau hauv lub teeb pom kev sib faib txwv 135 phaus. Cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv txog Molina thawj zaug yuav tshaj tawm sai sai no.
Yav tas los ob-faib thoob ntiaj teb kev sib tw twv txiaj yuav siv rau Robert Easter JR. rau WBA lub teeb yuag rau hnub Saturday no, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27 Nyob rau SHOWTIME® Los ntawm Chelsea sab hauv lub cosmopolitan ntawm las vegas thiab nthuav tawm los ntawm Premier Box Champions
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm Sean Michael Ham / Mayweather Promotions
Las Vegas (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 23, 2019) – Yav tas los ob-division lub ntiaj teb champion Rances Barthelemy thiab Fabkis Mohamed Mimoune Kev npaj txuas ntxiv rau lawv cov showdowns ntawm kev tawm tswv yim hauv Las Vegas Tuesday ua ntej lawv nqis mus rau hauv lub nplhaib hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27 Ua neej nyob rau showtime los ntawm chelsea sab hauv ntawm cov cosmopolitan ntawm Las Vegas thiab nthuav tawm los ntawm Premier Box Champions.
Chethlemy ntsej muag tawm tsam yav dhau los lub teeb ci ntsa iab Roy Robert Easter Jr. Rau qhov tsis muaj kev nkag rau WBA lub teeb yuag hauv cov kev tshwm sim tseem ceeb, thaum lub sij hawm mimounpe siv rau yav dhau los Viktor Postol hauv ib qho WBC 140-phaus npe eliminator uas yog ib feem ntawm kev ua neej nyob ntawm showdtime ntawm 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas tau txhawb nqa los ntawm Mayweather kev tshaj tawm thiab TGB kev tshaj tawm ua ke nrog kev txhawb nqa billions, koj yuav tau nyob www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com lossis los ntawm cov zuam.
Nov yog qhov uas cov neeg koom ua haujlwm tau hais hnub Tuesday los ntawm Mayweather Boxing Club hauv Las Vegas:
RANCES Barthélemy
“Qhov tseem ceeb rau kuv kom tau rov qab mus rau sab saum toj, yog kom tau rov qab rau kuv cov hauv paus hniav. Nws yog hais txog kev siv dab tsi ua rau kuv tus yeej thiab tau rov qab rau ntawd. Peb tau rov qab mus rau peb Cuban cov keeb kwm hauv kev cob qhia nrog Joel Casamayor thiab sab laug ib qho kev cuam tshuam tom qab. Koj yuav pom tag nrho cov uas nyob hauv kuv qhov kev ua tau zoo rau hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj.
“Easter thiab kuv tus kheej yog ob qho tib si ntawm txoj kev kom txhiv rov qab los ntawm peb thawj zaug swb. Kuv cia siab tias yuav muaj tib lub Robert Easter JR. uas kuv tau pom ntawm kab xev. Nws los rau pem hauv ntej thiab sim tawm tsam nws. Tsis muaj ib yam dab tsi uas muaj nqis heev txog nws rau kuv.
“Kuv npaj txhij rau dab tsi Rober Easter JR. xav tau. Yog nws xav ua rog, Peb yuav muaj kev ua rog. Txhua tus neeg paub Kuv yeej tsis thim rov qab, Tab sis kuv yuav yeej qhov kev sib ntaus no nrog kev txawj ntse uas ua rau kuv tus yeej ntiaj teb.
“Casamayor los ntawm tib txoj kev raws li kuv, Nws paub kuv tus qauv, Kuv xav li cas thiab kuv yuav tsum ua haujlwm li cas. Peb txheeb xyuas nrog ib leeg ntau heev yog li peb tsis tas yuav sib ntsib. Nrog kev saib yooj yim, Kuv paub tias nws yog dab tsi los qhia kuv. Nruab nrab ntawm nws thiab kuv tus nus, Qoob loo, Kuv xav tau koob hmoov kom muaj ob tus neeg Olympians hauv kuv lub ces kaum.
“Rau cov neeg cuban Cuban, Qhov no yuav yog kuv kev sib ntaus zoo tshaj plaws thiab thiab muaj zog ua tau zoo rau Cuban Boxing Zej Zog. Kuv yuav ua kom pom tseeb thiab ua haujlwm zoo li peb Cubans ib txwm muaj txij li peb yug los. Kuv yuav tsum loj hlob los ntawm kev txom nyem thiab kuv tau ua haujlwm los qhia tias txhua yam tau los ntawm teb chaws Cuba.”
Mohamed Mimoune
“Postol yog ib qho zoo tshaj plaws uas kuv yuav ntsib tab sis kuv tsis ntshai. Kuv ntseeg tau kuv yuav yeej. Kuv tau kawm nws ua ke nrog kuv tus kws qhia thiab peb muaj ib lub tswv yim nyob rau qhov chaw uas koj yuav pom nyob rau hnub Saturday.
“Kuv pog heev rau lub sij hawm no. Nws yog txhua lub thawv ua npau suav rau kev sib ntaus hauv Las Vegas thiab kuv zoo siab thiab npaj los qhia cov neeg Asmeskas uas kuv muaj.
“Kuv tau ua haujlwm hnyav heev tom qab kuv poob thiab muab tag nrho kuv kev rau siab ua kom kuv ua tau zoo. Kuv muaj zog thiab ntau dua paub tab tam sim no dua puas tau. Kuv paub tias kuv yuav tsum yeej thiab kuv yuav yeej.
Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej rau kev sib ntaus sib tua rau cov npe ntiaj teb tom qab kuv yeej rau hmo Saturday. Kuv tabtom muab kev sib ntaus sib tua no ntau dhau txhua tus neeg Fabkis thiab kuv vam tias lawv nco qab tsis nco nws hnub Saturday.”
Joel Casamayor, Barthelemy tus kws qhia
“Peb tau kawm tau txij li nrab-Lub ob hlis ntuj rau kev sib ntaus no. Nws tau ntev peb lub hlis hauv kev ua si ua ke. Kuv pom ib qho sib txawv. Nws tau sib ntaus sib tua smarter thiab nws tau rov qab mus rau nws lub Cuban keeb kwm. Uas yog dab tsi ua rau nws muaj ob-lub ntiaj teb tus yeej.
“Nws yog ib qho nyuaj los twv, Tab sis yog tias nws tau nyob ntawm kuv ntawm chav kawm Kuv xav hais kev tawm tsam yuav yeej los ntawm Knockout. Los ntawm dab tsi kuv tau pom hauv kev qhia chaw pw hav zoov, Rances yuav mus tso rau kev ua tau zoo rau Hnub Saturday Hmo ntuj. Nws paub tias nws yuav tsum ua dabtsi.
“Peb muaj kev sib txuas zoo thoob plaws hauv tsev pw. Kuv tsuas yog yuav tsum tau saib mus rau hauv nws lub qhov muag thiab kuv xav zoo li kuv paub dab tsi nws yuav coj. Txhua yam haujlwm ua haujlwm tau ua tiav thiab nws yog 100 feem pua npaj rau hmo Saturday.”
Mehdi OuMiha, Mimoune tus kws qhia
“Mohamoed Mimoune yog ib tus neeg tua rog txhim kho uas tau qhia ntau yam tshiab thiab sib txawv hauv kev cob qhia. Peb muaj txoj cai ua haujlwm kom khwv tau cov yeej no nyob rau hnub Saturday.
“Peb tau npaj rau dab tsi postol tuaj yeem nqa, Tab sis peb tau tsom mus rau Mohamoamed mimoune ua ntawm nws qhov zoo tshaj plaws. Txhua yam kuv tau pom nyob hauv kev qhia chaw pw hav zoov ua rau kuv ntseeg siab heev tias peb yuav yeej hnub Saturday thiab mus tua rau lub npe.”
Leonard ELLERBE, CEO ntawm Mayweather Promotions
“Rances muaj qhov ntau tshaj plaws ntawm kev paub. Yog tias koj saib nws txoj kev sib ntaus ua ntej ua ntej nws ua tus yeej thiab thaum nws sib tw khiav, Nws tau tawm tsam lub sijhawm theem qis thiab sijhawm dua.
“Kuv xav tias muaj kev kub ntxhov’ Kev paub yuav pab sib ntaus zoo li no, tab sis Robert Easter JR. kuj tau sib ntaus sib tua loj. Nkawd ob leeg coj ntau yam keeb kwm yav dhau los zoo siab, Zoo-Kev Sib Tw. Koj muaj ob tug neeg sib ntaus nrog qee yam los ua pov thawj saib kom tsuas yog nyob ntawm Showtime Saturday tsaus ntuj.”
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Txog Easter vs. Dag Tus qub hnav khaub ncaws ntiaj teb sib tw Robert Easter Jr. Thiab yav tas los ob txoj kev sib tw tus yeej Ranced Barthefemy yuav ntsib rau cov npe tsis txaus ntseeg Wba hauv lub ntsiab ntawm a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27 los ntawm chelsea sab hauv ntawm lub cosmopolitan ntawm las vegas thiab nthuav tawm los ntawm Premier Box Champions.
Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT thiab tseem muaj nuj nqi yav dhau los super lub me ntsis sib tw Viktor Postol noj Verance's Mohamed Mohamed Moob, Thaum nce qhov hnyav hnyav åjgba zoo nkaus li nyob twj ywm unbeaten tawm tsam ib zaug-ntaus German Michael Wallisch hauv 10-puag ncig hnyav.
Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT From Omega Products International in Corona, California.
Daim pib yog muag tam sim no
NEW YORK – April 23, 2019 – Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will face once-beaten and top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez in the main event ofShoBox: Tshiab Tiam on Friday, Tej zaum 10 nyob rau SHOWTIME ntawm 10:30 p.m. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, California.
The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 Kos) returns in a 10-round bout for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series after dispatching then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstShoBox telecast ntawm 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 Kos), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February.
Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 Kos) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib yim-round sib contest. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 Kos) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib yim-round bout.
Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, yog luv nqi ntawm $125, $75 thiab $60 and can be purchased online atwww.thompsonboxing.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 714-935-0900.
“This ShoBoxshow brings back former amateur standout Ruben Villa in his toughest test to date as he continues his quest to turn from prospect to contender,"Halled Gordon Hall, Executive tsim ntawm ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, Leej twg mus 130-17 nyob rau hauv lub amateurs, and now faces his first unbeaten opponent. In the opener, we haveShoBoxnewcomer and unbeaten Saul Sanchez who will try to stand out against a once beaten opponent. All three top amateurs, top pro prospects and looking to make a name for themselves as must see fighter. Only time will tell.”
“I am very excited for Ruben [Vaj Ncaim] and Michael [Dutchover],” said Artie Pelullo, Thawj tswj hwm thiab CEO, Banner Promotions. “Ruben is headlining the May 10 ShoBoxin just his second time on the network. There is a lot of pressure on this 22-year-old, as he is expected to achieve and produce great things due to his amateur background. Michael is the diamond in the rough. Also an amateur standout who has power in either hand, he is looking for this SHOWTIME event to be his coming out party.”
“This is our 19th anniversary and what better way to celebrate it than with three of our top prospects fighting onShoBox,” said Ken Thompson, Thawj Tswj Hwm, Thompson Boxing. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [Vaj Ncaim], Michael [Dutchover] and Saul [Sanchez] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Vaj Ncaim, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 cov ntaub ntawv raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua. The Salinas, California. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 thiab 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion. He owns impressive amateur victories over Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney and Gary Antonio Russell.
Villa has registered 15 consecutive professional victories since turning pro in 2016 shortly after the Olympic Trials, including a dominating unanimous decision over Cervera in hisShoBoxdebut in January. A legitimate prospect, Villa hopes to continue his rapid ascension in the featherweight ranks with an impressive showing against Lopez.
“I am very excited to get the opportunity to headline onShoBox after being the co-feature earlier this year,” said Villa. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. My opponent is 17-1, and he has won some regional titles. He is no stick in the mud. I know he comes forward and that should make for an exciting fight. I am looking to put on a great performance because I know a win will open doors for bigger fights.”
Lopez, a native of Mexicali, Mexico, is coming off the biggest win of his career. Nyob rau hauv nws U.S. debut and first fight outside of Mexico, Lopez won a technical decision over prospect Ray Ximenez to pick up the vacant WBO International Featherweight title. Ranked the No. 11 featherweight in the world by the WBO, the 21-year-old Lopez has won his last five bouts since suffering his only defeat as a pro to Abraham Montoya in 2018.
“I have a belt for a reason and I’m going to defend it proudly on May 10,” said Lopez. “I know Ruben Villa is regarded as a top prospect, but I know I’m better than him and I’m planning to show the world on May 10th."
The 21-year-old Dutchover, from Midland, Texas, began boxing when he was eight years old compiling a notable amateur record. He was a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze Medalist in the 2016 Olympic qualifiers. Turning pro in 2016 nyob rau ntawm lub hnub nyoog ntawm 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 kev sib ntaus, including knockouts in his last four bouts.
"Kuv zoo siab heev, I’ve been working for this opportunity all my life,” said Dutchover, who now trains in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Danny Zamora. “I know my opponent is tough and durable. Ua ShoBoxis a great opportunity and it is the next steppingstone to reach my ultimate goal, and that is to become world champion.”
Chilean-born Mascarena, who currently resides in Tijuana, Mexico and trains in San Diego, California., muab pro nyob rau hauv 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 lub hlis. Fighting exclusively in his home country, Mascarena will finally be able to make his U.S. debut after he had a fight fall through in late 2018 and a second fight cancelled in February. Mascarena, who has fought mostly at 140 phaus, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 lub hlis dhau los.
“I’ve been in top share for a while now, I was set to fight in February but my fight got cancelled,” said the 25-year-old Mascarena. “I come from a family of boxers and we take the sweet science very seriously. On May 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. debut, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, California., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 xyoo. Fighting exclusively in his home state of California, Sanchez has built up an 11-0 record under famed trainer Joel Diaz. The brother of featherweight prospect Emilio Sanchez, Saul is coming off a majority decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra but faces a stiff step-up in competition against Benitez.
“I’ve always dreamed of having an opportunity like this,” said Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, tab sis kuv yuav npaj. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Mexico, has stayed busy in late 2018 and early 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, who fought 186 times as an amateur, is the lone blemish on featherweight prospect Chaise Nelson’s resume. Benitez has won five fights in a row since the only loss of his career, which came to then 10-0 and current 20-0 Mexican Irving Turrubiartes.
“I’m young and hungry and I know Saul Sanchez is a great opponent for me, but I’m not concerned about him,” said Benitez. “I don’t think he does anything special in the ring. Kuv ua, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Barry Tompkins yuav hu rau ShoBox txiav txim los ntawm ringside nrog Steve Farhood thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Raul Marquez pab raws li cov kws muaj txuj tshuaj ntsuam. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
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Hais txog ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam
Txij thaum nws inception nyob rau hauv Lub Xya hli ntuj 2001, lub critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series, ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam tau featured hluas txuj ci sib phim nyuaj. Lub ShoBox philosophy yog televise exciting, neeg coob coob-pleasing thiab sib tw ntais thaum npaj ib qhov tseeb hauv av rau kam zeem muag txiav txim sib ntaus rau ib lub ntiaj teb title. Ib co ntawm cov loj hlob daim ntawv teev cov 79 neeg tua hluav taws uas tau tshwm sim rau ShoBox thiab advanced rau garner ntiaj teb no lub npe muaj xws li: Errol Spence Jr., Lwm Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams thiab ntau yam ntxiv.
Don King, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees
TSHIAB YORK (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 22, 2019) – Canastota, New York welterweightDick DiVeronicaembodies the true spirit of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame: New Yorkers honoring New Yorkers for their accomplishments and achievements in boxing.
DiVeronica will be part of a 24-member Class of 2019 inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner thisHnub Sunday tav su (12:30-5:30 p.m. THIAB), ntawm Russo lub Rau Bay nyob rau hauv Howard Puam, New York.
“This is what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame is about, honoring and remembering men and women who devoted their time and energy to our beloved sports,” NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy hais tias. “We thank all of them and their families for sharing these special people with us.”
Limited tickets are still available, luv nqi ntawm $125.00 ib tug neeg laus thiab $60.00 rau cov me nyuam (nyob rau hauv 16), thiab muaj xws li ib tug tag nrho brunch thiab cocktail teev raws li qhov nkag, pib thaum 12:30 p.m. THIAB, raws li zoo raws li noj hmo (prime tav, ntses los yog poultry) thiab qhib bar thoob plaws hauv lub hnub. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting Duffy at 516.313.2304 los yog depcomish@aol.com. Mus hauv on line ntawm www.Ring8ny.com rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog lub New York lub xeev Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej.
DiVeronica fought professionally between 1958-1972, compiling ib tug 44-31-1 (13 Kos) record as a welterweight contender. He was stopped only twice in 58 pro sib ntaus, once by NYSBHOF charter (2012) inducteeEmile Griffith.
“This wasn’t expected (NYSBHOF induction) and we’re all super excited,” DiVeronica’s daughter Theresa commented. “We live in the same town as the International Boxing Hall of Fame, but my father will never be inducted into that Hall of Fame because he was never a world champion, only a contender. Billy Backus (undisputed world welterweight champion in 1971-72) is from Canastota, heev. He and my father never fought because they didn’t want the hometown fighter losing. My father was a humble guy and we’re so happy to have him recognized by the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.”
DiVeronica will now join Backus, who was a member of the Class of 2014, in the NYSBHOF. Boxing was incredibly important in DiVeronica life in and out of the ring. He started a boxing club in Germany while stationed there in the U.S. Pab tub rog. He even met his wife at the famed 5th St. Gym in Miami. Dick was staying there at the home of a relative, right next door to where his future wife lived. One day he asked her out and eventually they were married and starting a family back in Canastota.
“My family is so excited,” Theresa added. “We’ll be there for the induction ceremony, even my older sister from Germany.”
Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Bronx-yug) three-time, ob-faib lub ntiaj teb no yeej Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Kos), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world championRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Kos), (Bronx) 1968 U.S. Olympian Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Kos), WBO super middleweight world title challengerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 Kos), of Manhattan, thiab poj vaj’ world heavyweight title challengerMonte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Kos).
Posthumous participants being inducted are (Bronx) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Kos), Brooklyn welterweight Al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Kos), (Schenectady) lub ntiaj teb no Welterweight champion Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 Kos), (Bronx) world heavyweight title challengerRoland LaStarza (57-9, 27 Kos), Brooklyn world lightweight championPaddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 Kos )and Manhattan’s Lower East Side lightweightsSid Terris (94-13-5, 12 Kos) thiab Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross (35-10-4, 22 Kos).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoterDon King, Flushing judgeJohn McKaie, referee Arthur Mercante, Jr. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, and Bronx trainerBob Jackson.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Utica matchmakerDewey Fragetta, Crown, Queens refereeJohnny LoBianco, Garden City refereeWayne Kelly, Flushing sportsmanHarry Hill, award-winning journalistJimmy Cannon, of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF presidentJoe Dwyer, ntawm Brooklyn.
Txhua mus kawm inductee (los yog ncaj xeeb leej xeeb ntxwv ntawm) yuav tau txais ib tug kev cai tsim siv signifying nws los yog nws induction mus rau hauv lub NYSBHOF.
Lub 2019 inductees raug xaiv los ntawm cov NYSBHOF nominating pawg neeg:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, thiab Neil Terens.
Tag nrho boxers yuav tsum tau mus yuav tsaug zog rau tsawg kawg peb lub xyoos yuav tsum tau tsim nyog rau NYSBHOF induction, thiab tag nrho cov inductees yuav tsum tau nyob rau hauv New York State rau ib tug tseem ceeb feem ntawm lawv boxing hauj lwm los yog thaum lub sij hawm lub prime ntawm lawv cov hauj lwm.
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HOOB ntawm 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Qab Zib” Ray Robinson, Noob Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Leej Fleischer, Bill Gallo thiab Arthur Mercante, Sr.
HOOB ntawm 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Phooj ywg” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry ua lag luam, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Txhab Rickard thiab Don Dunphy.
HOOB NTAWM 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, Noob Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon thiab Tom O'Rourke.
HOOB NTAWM 2015: Xa-u 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 thiab Al Weill.
HOOB NTAWM 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 thiab Jimmy Jacobs.
HOOB NTAWM 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “Lub Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tsov, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan thiab Dan Parker.
HOOB NTAWM 2018: Lou “Honey tub” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Tus me nyuam” Joe Mesi, Kid Qhob noom xim kasfes, James J. “zoo Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tsov” Jones, Daim Npuas Nork Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Tshuaj ntsuab Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.
NUTLEY, NJ – Plaub Hlis Ntuj 22, 2019 – Three members of the GH3 Promotional stable will be back in action next month as super middleweightDominic Wade, sib Thomas Mattice thiab Heavyweight Rey Hineswill be back in action.
On May 18th, former middleweight world title challenger Wade will take on Nick Brinson in a ten-round bout for the IBO International title at the ESA Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
Wade and Brinson met five years-ago for which Wade took a close unanimous decision.
A week earlier on May 11th at The Agora Theater and Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, lightweight Thomas Mattice battles Angel Sarinana, and former National Golden Gloves champion and undefeated heavyweight Roney Hines takes on an opponent to be named in a four-round bout.
Wade of Largo, Maryland muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 20-1 nrog 14 knockouts. Wade, 28, yog ib tug 10 year-professional who vaulted up the middleweight rankings with wins over Chris Davis (3-0), Michael Faulk (2-0), Grover Young (4-0), Nick Brinson (16-1-2) and former world champion Sam Soliman.
After challenging world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, Wade took two-plus years off, and has comeback with two knockout wins, with the latest being a 5th round stoppage over Josue Obando on February 23rd in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Brinson of Geneva, New York muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 19-4-2 nrog cuaj knockouts.
Lub 31 year-old Brinson is an eleven year-pro who has faced quality opposition.
Brinson has wins over Markus Williams (2-0 & 10-2) & Jorge Melendez (26-2-1)
Brinson has won two in a row, and is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Jaime Barboza on June 9th in Verona, New York.
Mattice will be returning to his home of Cleveland, Ohio.
Lub 28 year-old Mattice has a record of 13-1-1 nrog 10 knockouts.
Mattice has wins over Robert O’Quinn (4-0), Eliseo Cruz Sesma (9-2-1), Rolando Chinea (15-1-1) and Zhora Hamazaryan (9-0). Mattice is coming off his lone defeat as he dropped a bout to undefeated Will Madera on February 1st in Rochester, New York.
The capable Sarinana has wins over Dimash Niyazov (13-0-3) and former world title challenger Cosme Rivera.
Hines, also from Cleveland was the 2018 Teb chaws Golden hnab looj tes champion, and has raced out to a perfect mark of 5-0 with five 1st round stoppages.
Hnyav hnyav sib ceg Andy Ruiz Jr. Defeats Alexander Dimitrenko By TKO After Round Five & Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa Stops Yonfrez Parejo After Eight Rounds to Capture Interim 122-Pound Title
PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 & FOX Deportes Features Victories for Jeison Rosario & Alfredo Angulo, Plus Still Unbeaten Prospects Karlos Balderas, Omar Juarez & Rolando romero
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Carson, California. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20, 2019) – Yav tas los ob-faib yeej Danny “Swift” Garcia (35-2, 21 Kos) poob Adrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 Kos) three times before stopping him in round seven Saturday night in a welterweight showdown that headlined Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
“I’ve said it before, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” Hais Garcia. “I had gotten a little comfortable in the past, but I put my 110 percent into this fight and when I do, I beat everyone.”
Garcia got his offense started early, deflecting a right hand from Granados in round two and throwing a perfect left hook counter that dropped Granados for the first time in the fight. Granados continued to push and tried to change the tide, but an overhand right at the end of an exchange by Garcia sent Granados down for the second time in round two.
“It felt good landing that big left hook,” Hais Garcia. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” Saws Granados. “That’s where he was catching me. I knew that’s what I had to avoid. But the toughness in me is always ready to go. I was willing to engage.”
Granados tried to find ways to slow Garcia’s momentum, but while trying to crowd Garcia he was too often caught with power punches on the inside. Round four saw Granados begin to bleed heavily from the nose and in round five Granados was dropped for the third time, this time from a combination Garcia delivered while he had Granados on the ropes.
“The way to make a statement tonight was to stop him,” Hais Garcia. “The game plan was to break him down. I have too many tools. I couldn’t let him hang around with me.
“He wanted to get closer to me and make it a dogfight. But I surprised him when I stood with him and banged to the body. Then I started making him miss and that’s when I stopped him.”
In round seven, Garcia landed 48% of his power punches according to CompuBox, and after buzzing him several times, unleashed a flurry while Granados was on the ropes that forced referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout 1:33 into round seven.
“He caught me with some good shots but I really thought I was fine,” Saws Granados. “I think the referee was a little over-protective. I had a plan to go the whole fight and they stopped me on my feet. I was still catching him with shots. I was still dangerous and looking for a big shot to change the fight. The referee had to do his job though and I understand it.”
Nrog lub yeej, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Hais Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Kuv rov qab!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “Lub Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 Kos) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko (41-5, 26 Kos) after five rounds of action in their heavyweight showdown.
Ruiz flashed the exceptional hand speed that has defined his career, landing hard combinations to the head and body of the taller Dimitrenko. Ruiz stalked Dimitrenko, controlling the center of the ring and picking his spots to unload.
“He started slowing down and I could see the face he made when I hit him with body shots,” said Ruiz. “I just stayed disciplined and focused. I couldn’t get too anxious. I just wanted to break him down until the tree fell down.”
Dimitrenko tried to use his jab to keep Ruiz at bay and was able to cause a welt under Ruiz’s right eye as the early rounds went on. It was not enough to keep Ruiz from coming forward and in round five he began to pile up the punishment, punctuated with hard right hooks that snapped Dimitrenko’s head back.
“We worked on slipping his right hand and coming back with my own,” said Ruiz. “I missed with a few of them but I stayed busy. I focused on just getting the job done.”
After the fifth round, and on the advice of Dimitrenko’s corner, referee Ray Corona stopped the bout before round six could commence. Ruiz was comfortably ahead on all three scorecards and set his sights on another top heavyweight contender for his possible next opponent.
“For my next fight there’s somebody like me, a chubby exciting fighter I want,” said Ruiz. “Adam Kownacki I’m ready, let’s do this.”
The opening bout on FOX saw unbeaten top contenderBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa (19-0, 14 Kos) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez parejo (22-4-1, 11 Kos) after eight rounds of action. Parejo did not answer the bell for round nine, forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout while Parejo was in the corner.
“This is an amazing feeling and a dream come true,” hais tias Figueroa. “I can’t wait for what’s coming next.I thought I was going to finish him the next round. He had lasted pretty well but once I put the pressure up to another level, I knew he wouldn’t be able to continue.”
The 22-year-old Figueroa used his signature pressure early and often, walking through effective shots Parejo landed in the early rounds to establish his position in the fight. Parejo had success landing hooks while Figueroa was exposed on the inside, but was unable to avoid the return fire, especially the body shots that eventually led to the end of the fight.
“He threw a lot of strong shots to the body and I felt my legs go at the end of the last round,” said Parejo.”He’s very strong but sometimes flat-footed and I was trying to take advantage of that. He was too strong tonight.”
Figueroa began to throw even more combinations in the late rounds, nullifying the offense that Parejo was trying to get going. His most prolific rounds were rounds four and five, where he landed 31 thiab 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 rau 15, it had become clear that Parejo didn’t have enough on his punches to stop the onslaught. The referee stopped the bout after consulting with Parejo before the start of the ninth round, officially giving Figueroa the victory.
“My conditioning was amazing and I felt strong every round,” hais tias Figueroa. “I’m next in line and I’m ready for anyone.”
After the card on FOX, PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 and FOX Deportes was headlined byJeison Rosario(19-1-1, 13 Kos) winning a split-decision overJorge Cota (28-3, 25 Kos) los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 thiab 97-93 for Rosario in a 10-round super welterweight bout
The FS1 portion kicked off with highly-touted prospectRolando “Rollie” Romero (9-0, 8 Kos) khob tawm Andres Figueroa(9-5, 5 Kos) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas (8-0, 7 Kos) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 Kos) ntawm 1:07 of round four in their lightweight battle and super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez(3-0, 1 KO)earned a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 ob zaug thiab 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Tej zaum 18 Nyob rau SHOWTIME®
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Brooklyn(Plaub Hlis Ntuj 19, 2019) – Qhov Featherweight ntiaj teb tau zus ibGary Russell Jr.yuav tiv thaiv nws title tiv thaiv yav tas los lub ntiaj teb championKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Tej zaum 18 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, Lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn Boxing ™, thiab los ntawm cov Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® pib thaum 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis MendezHauv 10-kev hloov pauv. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Lub Bronze Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Teeb meem” BREAZEALE.
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” hais tom av, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.”
“Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotions’ young prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” Hais Leonard Ellerbe, CEO ntawm Mayweather Promotions. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.”
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comthiabBarclaysCenter.com, Daim pib kuj tseem yuav tau yuav ntawm American Express Box Office hauv Barclay Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 Kos), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. last May. Russell, who is trained by his father, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
“I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. On May 18 you should expect to see excitement, xuas nrig ntaus hwj chim, tes ceev, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 Kos) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” hais tias Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50thfight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 Kos) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” said Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 Kos) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
“This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” hais tias Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.”
DAB TSI: SHOWTIME Sports released “FIGHT NIGHT: Shield Vs. Rauj,” a 20-minute feature that captures all the drama of the undisputed middleweight world championship event between undefeated Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer last Saturday in Atlantic City. Saib, share or embed the video, nyem no: https://s.sho.com/2V8lIX3
The latest installment of the FIGHT NIGHT franchise delivers access to both Shields and Hammer surrounding the most important moment of their careers, giving viewers a rare glimpse behind closed doors to the fighters and their respective camps.
The unanimous decision victory in what Hall of Fame boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood called, “The most important fight in the history of women’s boxing,” gave Shields further claim to her self-described moniker, “The G.W.O.A.T.” (Greatest Woman Of All Time).
“I’m just happy women’s boxing is getting all this love, but it’s about the respect part of it,” Shields said. “I know there’s the money and the fame, but respect is the big thing for me – that I’m respected as a fighter. I want to be known as a boxer. I want people to respect me as that.”
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park nyob rau hauv Carson, California – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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Raug Monica, XWS LI. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 17, 2019) – Yav tas los ob-faib yeej Danny “Swift” Garcia and welterweight contenderAdrian Granados took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their main event showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. thiab Alexander Dimitrenko, uas ntsib hauv 10-puag ncig, and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa, who faces Venezuela’sYonfrez parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that kicks off the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov patweather, Hauv kev koom nrog DSG kev txhawb nqa, yog on muag tam sim no. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. rau 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
Danny Garcia
“I fought in this arena when I was 6-0 so it’s exciting to be back. I also won the welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles. L.A. has always been good to me. There’s a great atmosphere and I love fighting here.
“I’m ready for anybody, but I’m also not looking past Granados. Nyob rau ntawm lub kawg ntawm lub hnub, I have to focus on Saturday night. I have to get this victory.
“There’s a lot at stake, so I know Granados will be ready. I trained hard and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I think I’m in better shape now than my last two fights. I can’t wait to show it on Saturday night.
“You watch Danny Garcia fights you know I’m always swinging trying to knock people out. Expect another can’t-miss fight on Saturday.
“I know what Granados brings to the table, but I believe in my skills and the hard work we put into camp. The plan is of course to get a knockout and look spectacular, but I’m more than ready to go 12 nyuaj rounds.”
Adrian GRANADOS
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Kuv xav tias zoo. We’ve closed out camp just right and we’re ready to rock and roll on Saturday.
“There are a lot of challenges in this fight. I have to go out there to dominate and take the fight away from him. Danny is a great fighter and there’s a reason he’s a big name in the sport. This is an opportunity that I’m going to take advantage of.
“I wasn’t surprised that Shawn Porter said I was a tougher fight than Danny Garcia. I watched both fights and you could see at the end that I had Shawn running for survival. He did what he had to do to escape, but for this fight I’m taking it out of anybody else’s hands.
“I don’t think Danny is looking past me, but I know he has bigger plans. I’m here to interrupt those plans. I have my own plans. I’m going to catapult myself to where I belong and where I should have always been.
“My parents worked so hard to put me on the right path. I got involved with sports as a kid and never looked back. I always stayed focus on my sports and studies. The temptations were there in Chicago. I stayed true to myself and now I’m in a place where a lot of people look up to me. If I win on Saturday it can show that anything is possible.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“This is going to be my fourth fight at this venue. I’ve gotten a knockout every time, so I think it’s a good luck arena for me. I’ve had setbacks, but I’m ready for my comeback.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight to make a statement. I’m excited to get this win and do it emphatically.
“Dimitrenko is a veteran fighter and I know I can’t take him lightly. We’re going to be ready and may the best man win. I’m ready to take on all challengers.
“I just need to stay loose and let my hands go. I’m going to show the kind of fighter that I am. My speed and the way I use the ring will be a key.
“I’ve watched Dimitrenko’s fights, and I know I just have to do what I have to do. I think it’s harder for him to fight a smaller guy like me, especially one with speed and who throws combinations.”
ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO
“This is an important fight for me and I’m here to win. Qhov no tsis muaj ib yam tshiab rau kuv. My job is to come here put on a great performance. I’ve been a pro for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday.
“I have more experience in big fights than Ruiz. I’m going to give my best in this fight. There’s no pressure on me and I’m feeling relaxed and ready for war.
“My last fight against Bryant Jennings ended with a bad stoppage and I’m looking to erase that memory. A win on Saturday is important to me and I’m not looking past it. I have to do my job and we’ll see what happens after that.
“This is my first time in Los Angeles, I’ve gotten to enjoy the weather a little bit but it’s all business. I’m focused on fighting on Saturday, that’s been the goal all camp and we’re leading up to a great show on Saturday.”
Brandon FIGUEROA
“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid. The opportunity is here, I’m ready and I can’t wait to take it.
“I had a really good training camp. My body is ready physically and mentally. I know that Parejo is a really good fighter who’s going to try to box me. I feel like once I put the pressure on him, I’m going to be able to dominate him.
“I think Parejo has weaknesses on his inside game, which is something I’m really good at. I feel like for my past few fights I’ve used that to dominate my opponents.
“This is my time to shine. I had a really good training camp and I’m here to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m only 22-years-old and I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at right now.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Cov kiv cua tuaj yeem nyob kwj kev sib ntaus ntawm FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, lossis cov khoom siv txuas nrog xws li Apple TV, Hauv TV, Hluav Taws Kub Tv, Xbox Ib thiab Roku.
