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LAS VEGAS – Apríl 27, 2019 – Robert Easter Jr. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Barthelemy, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 Kos), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 Kos) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 högg. They combined to land just 106 Heildareignir högg.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” said Easter, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Barthelemy, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. I won the fight. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, winning via unanimous decision 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, henda 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 Kos) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Eftir að berjast, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) Crawford, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
Eftir að berjast, Postol, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. Ég er 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
Í opnun lota á útsending, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 Kos) was aggressive from the outset, henda næstum 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combos, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 Kos) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, sem lenti 43 prósent af orku skot hans. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Shields). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Apríl 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Sjónvarpað umfjöllun hefst á 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Los Angeles, California, Apríl 25 – 2019 – Ringstar Sports is proud to announce the signing of the most prominent Mexican Amateur fighter, Fernando Molina. Á bara 16 ára, Molina has one of the best amateur records in Mexico. Fæddur í Guadalajara, Jalisco, Molina started boxing at the age of 6. Síðan þá, Molina has compiled an amazing record including 200 amateur wins. Among those wins were 4 State Championships, 4 Regional Championships, and Gold in the 2017 National Junior Championship.
Discovered by world renowned boxing manager, Shelly Finkel, the young talent has all the tools to become a superstar. “Fernando Molina is a rare talent with an exciting style. Although only 16 ára, he impressed me with his maturity in and outside the ring. I am happy to work with him and help make his dream of becoming a world champion a reality,” said Finkel.
World-renowned promoter Richard Schaefer, Chief Executive of Ringstar Sports, will promote Molina. “I am blessed to have had the opportunity to promote some of the biggest names in the sport over the past 20 ár. Most of them I built up from the beginning and many were managed by Shelly Finkel. Shelly has without a doubt the best eye for boxing talent. With Molina, we have a generational super talent who will certainly stamp his name in the history books alongside the names of Barrera, Morales, and Marquez. I am proud to welcome Fernando to Ringstar Sports and start his journey of becoming a superstar of boxing,” said Schaefer.
Molina added, “I am delighted to have been able to secure an All Star team with Shelly Finkel and Richard Schaefer to guide my career in the pro ranks. I have worked hard since I was a young boy to eventually become a professional boxer. The time is now! I am committed to hard work and dedication to uphold the rich boxing tradition of my native Mexico.” Molina is planning to turn professional in the lightweight division limit 135 £. Further information about Molina’s debut will be announced soon.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, Apríl 27 Live á Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Apríl 23, 2019) – Fyrrverandi tveggja deild heimsmeistari Rances Barthelemy og Frakklands Mohamed Mimounecontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, Apríl 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Miðar á atburði, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, er hægt að kaupa á www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
RANCES Barthélemy
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. Ef hann vill stríð, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Ég er mjög spenntur fyrir þessu tækifæri. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, Forstjóri Mayweather Promotions
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITIONLaugardagur, Apríl 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Sjónvarpað umfjöllun hefst á 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Ósigraðir léttvigtarmenn Michael Dutchover og Ramon Mascarena Jr. Árekstrar í samleik á Tripleheader Live At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT frá Omega Products International í Corona, Calif.
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NEW YORK – apríl 23, 2019 – Ósigraður fjaðurvigtarmaðurinn Ruben Villa mun mæta Luis Alberto Lopez, sem hefur einu sinni sigrað og 15 efstu í röðinni, í aðalbardaga ShoBox: The New Generation á föstudaginn, Maí 10 lifa á Showtime á 10:30 p.m. ET/PT frá Omega Products International í Corona, Calif.
Hinn 22 ára gamla Villa (15-0, 5 Kos) snýr aftur í 10 lota í annað prófið í röð á Prospect Developmental Series eftir að hafa sent þá ósigraði Ruben Cervera í fyrstu ShoBox útsending af 2019. Tvöfaldur landsmeistari gullhanska áhugamanna og mjög vinsæll Villa mun taka á móti Mexíkóanum Lopez (17-1, 8 Kos), sem er að koma eftir sigri í uppnámi á Ray Ximenez í U.S. frumraun í febrúar.
Í samstarfi lögun, Hinn 21 árs gamli Texan Michael Dutchover, sem rís hratt (12-0, 9 Kos) mun taka við ósigruðum félaga og fyrrverandi Chile-landsmeistara Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 Kos) í átta umferð léttur keppni. Í upphafsbardaga þríhöfðingjans sem inniheldur sex bardagamenn með samanlagt tvö töp, ósigraður bantamvigtarmaður Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 Kos) berst við Mexíkóann Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 Kos) í átta umferð lota.
Miðar á atburði, sem er kynnt af Banner Promotions og Thompson Boxing, eru verðlagðar á $125, $75 og $60 og er hægt að kaupa á netinu á www.thompsonboxing.com eða með því að hringja 714-935-0900.
„Þessi ShoBox sýningin endurheimtir Ruben Villa, fyrrverandi áhugamann, í erfiðustu prófi sínu til þessa þar sem hann heldur áfram leit sinni að breytast frá tilvonandi í keppanda,“ sagði Gordon Hall, Aðalframleiðandi ShoBox: The New Generation. „Við fáum að sjá í fyrsta skipti ósigrandi Michael Dutchover, sem fóru 130-17 í áhugamanna, og mætir nú sínum fyrsta ósigraði andstæðingi. Í opnaranum, við höfum ShoBox nýliðinn og ósigraður Saul Sanchez sem mun reyna að standa uppi gegn einu sinni tapaðan andstæðing. Allir þrír efstu áhugamenn, efstir atvinnumöguleikar og leitast við að skapa sér nafn sem bardagamaður sem verður að sjá. Aðeins tíminn mun leiða það í ljós."
„Ég er mjög spenntur fyrir Ruben [Villa] og Michael [Hollenska yfir],“ sagði Artie Pelullo, Forstjóri, Banner Tilboð. „Ruben er í aðalhlutverki í maí 10 ShoBox í aðeins öðru sinni á netinu. Það er mikil pressa á þessum 22 ára leikmanni, þar sem búist er við að hann nái og framleiði frábæra hluti vegna áhugamannabakgrunns síns. Michael er demanturinn í grófu. Einnig áhugamaður sem hefur vald í annarri hendi, hann er að leita að þessum SHOWTIME viðburði til að vera að koma út partýið hans.“
„Þetta er 19 ára afmælið okkar og hvaða betri leið til að fagna því en að þrír af okkar fremstu möguleikum berjast áfram ShoBox,“ sagði Ken Thompson, President, Thompson Boxing. „Það verður sönn ánægja að setja upp stórkostlega sýningu ásamt vini okkar Artie Pelullo þegar við verðum vitni að Ruben [Villa], Michael [Hollenska yfir] og Sál [Sanchez] taka risastór skref í átt að stjörnuhimininum."
Villa, sem byrjaði í hnefaleikum aðeins fimm ára gamall, tók saman áhrifamikið 166-17 met sem áhugamaður. The Salinas, Calif. innfæddur var tvívegis unglingaólympíumeistari og 2014 og 2015 Landsmeistari í gullhanska. Hann á glæsilega áhugamannasigra á Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney og Gary Antonio Russell.
Villa hefur skráð sig 15 atvinnusigrar í röð síðan hann gerðist atvinnumaður 2016 skömmu eftir Ólympíuprófin, þar á meðal ríkjandi einróma ákvörðun um Cervera í hans ShoBox frumraun í janúar. Lögmæt horfur, Villa vonast til að halda áfram hröðum hækkunum sínum í fjaðurvigtinni með glæsilegri frammistöðu gegn Lopez.
„Ég er mjög spenntur að fá tækifæri til að halda fyrirsögn ShoBox eftir að hafa verið meðvirkið fyrr á þessu ári,“ sagði Villa. „Ég hef lagt mjög hart að mér og fengið góða sparring í Riverside. Andstæðingur minn er 17-1, og hann hefur unnið nokkra svæðismeistaratitla. Hann er enginn stafur í drullunni. Ég veit að hann kemur fram og það ætti að gera spennandi bardaga. Ég er að leita að frábærri frammistöðu því ég veit að sigur mun opna dyr fyrir stærri bardaga."
Lopez, ættaður frá Mexicali, Mexico, er að koma eftir stærsta sigri á ferlinum. Í bandarískt hans. frumraun og fyrsti bardagi utan Mexíkó, Lopez vann tæknilega ákvörðun yfir tilvonandi Ray Ximenez um að vinna lausa WBO alþjóðlega fjaðurvigtartitilinn. Í sæti nr. 11 fjaðurvigt í heiminum af WBO, hinn 21 árs gamli Lopez hefur unnið síðustu fimm bardaga sína síðan hann tapaði eina ósigri sínum sem atvinnumaður fyrir Abraham Montoya í 2018.
„Ég er með belti af ástæðu og ég ætla að verja það stoltur 10. maí,“ sagði Lopez. „Ég veit að það er litið á Ruben Villa sem stórkostlegan möguleika, en ég veit að ég er betri en hann og ég ætla að sýna heiminum í maí 10th."
Hinn 21 árs gamli Dutchover, frá Midland, Texas, byrjaði í hnefaleikum þegar hann var átta ára að setja saman athyglisvert áhugamannamet. Hann var í öðru sæti á 2016 National Golden Hanskar og bronsverðlaunahafi í 2016 Olympic undankeppnir. Að snúa sér að atvinnumanni 2016 á aldrinum 18, Dutchover hefur unnið sinn fyrsta 12 faglega berst, þar á meðal rothögg í síðustu fjórum bardögum hans.
„Ég er mjög spenntur, Ég hef unnið að þessu tækifæri allt mitt líf,“ sagði Dutchover, sem nú æfir í Los Angeles undir handleiðslu Danny Zamora. „Ég veit að andstæðingurinn er sterkur og varanlegur. Að vera á ShoBoxer frábært tækifæri og það er næsta skref til að ná endanlegu markmiði mínu, og það er að verða heimsmeistari.“
Mascarena, fædd í Chile, sem nú er búsettur í Tijuana, Mexíkó og lestir í San Diego, Calif., gerðist atvinnumaður í 2017 og hefur safnað saman fullkomnu meti í gegnum fyrstu tíu keppnirnar sínar - allt innan skamms 12 mánuðum. Að berjast eingöngu í heimalandi sínu, Mascarena mun loksins geta náð U.S. frumraun eftir að hann lenti í bardaga seint 2018 og öðrum bardaga var aflýst í febrúar. Mascarena, sem hefur barist að mestu við 140 £, hefur ekki barist síðan hann sigraði Hector Medina með einróma ákvörðun 10 fyrir mörgum mánuðum síðan.
„Ég hef verið í efstu hlutdeild í nokkurn tíma núna, Ég ætlaði að berjast í febrúar en bardaganum mínum var aflýst,“ sagði hin 25 ára gamla Mascarena. „Ég kem úr hnefaleikafjölskyldu og við tökum ljúfu vísindin mjög alvarlega. Maí 10, Ég mun ekki aðeins berjast fyrir því að láta gott af mér leiða í Bandaríkjunum. Frumraun, Ég mun berjast fyrir fjölskyldu mína og allt landið mitt. Ég mun gera þá stolta."
Hinn 21 árs gamli Sanchez, frá Encino, Calif., hóf hnefaleika þegar hann var átta ára og tók saman áhugamannamet um 90-18 áður en þú verður atvinnumaður kl 19 ára. Barðist eingöngu í heimaríki sínu, Kaliforníu, Sanchez hefur byggt upp 11-0 met undir stjórn fræga þjálfarans Joel Diaz. Bróðir fjaðurvigtarmannsins Emilio Sanchez, Saul er að taka meirihlutaákvörðun um Luis Fernando Saavedra en stendur frammi fyrir harðri hækkun í keppninni gegn Benitez.
„Mig hefur alltaf dreymt um að fá svona tækifæri,“ sagði Sanchez. „Að berjast í sjónvarpi á landsvísu gegn harðjaxl eins og Benitez. Ég veit að þessi barátta verður ekki auðveld, en ég er tilbúinn. Ég mun skína 10. maí.“
Benítez, frá Queretaro, Mexico, hefur verið upptekinn seint 2018 og snemma 2019, barist fjórum sinnum á sex mánuðum. Hinn 21 árs gamli, sem barðist 186 sinnum sem áhugamaður, er eini gallinn á ferilskrá fiðurvigtar tilvonandi Chaise Nelson. Benitez hefur unnið fimm bardaga í röð eftir eina tapið á ferlinum, sem þá kom til 10-0 og núverandi 20-0 Mexíkóinn Irving Turrubiartes.
„Ég er ungur og svangur og ég veit að Saul Sanchez er frábær andstæðingur fyrir mig, en ég hef engar áhyggjur af honum,“ sagði Benitez. „Ég held að hann geri ekkert sérstakt í hringnum. Ég, Ég er viss um að ég muni vinna. Ég er að fara í KO."
Barry Tompkins mun kalla ShoBox aðgerð frá Ringside með Steve Farhood og fyrrverandi heimsmeistari Raul Marquez þjóna sem sérfræðingur sérfræðingar. Framleiðandi er Gordon Hall, Richard Gaughan framleiðir og Chuck McKean leikstýrir.
Frá upphafi þess í júlí 2001, á gagnrýninn fögnuður Showtime box röð, ShoBox: The New Generation hefur lögun ungur hæfileika Viðburður sterkur. The ShoBox heimspeki er að televise spennandi, mannfjöldi-ánægjulegt og samkeppnishæf leiki en að veita sanna jörð fyrir viljugra horfur ákveðin í að berjast fyrir veröld titill. Sumir af vaxandi lista af 79 bardagamenn sem hafa birst á ShoBox og háþróaður til að safna heiminum titla nær: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams og fleiri.
Don King, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees
NEW YORK (Apríl 22, 2019) – , 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 thisSunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. OG), á Russo er við víkina í Howard Beach, 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 presidentBob Duffy sagði. “We thank all of them and their families for sharing these special people with us.”
Limited tickets are still available, verð á $125.00 fyrir fullorðna og $60.00 fyrir börn (undir 16), og eru heill helgarhábítur og cocktail klukkustund á færslu, byrja á 12:30 p.m. OG, sem og matinn (blómi skurðinn, fiskur eða alifuglum) og opinn bar allan daginn. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting Duffy at 516.313.2304 eða depcomish@aol.com. Fara á netinu á www.Ring8ny.com fyrir frekari upplýsingar um New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
DiVeronica fought professionally between 1958-1972, setja saman a 44-31-1 (13 Kos) record as a welterweight contender. He was stopped only twice in 58 atvinnumaður berst, 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, of. 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. Army. He even met his wife at the famed 5th St. Líkamsrækt í 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-born) three-time, tveir-deild heimsmeistari Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 Kos), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world championRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 Kos), ( ) 1968 Bandarískt. Olympian Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 Kos), WBO super middleweight world title challengerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 Kos), of Manhattan, og Queens’ heimsmeistaratitil í þungavigt Monte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 Kos).
Posthumous participants being inducted are ( ) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 Kos), Brooklyn welterweight al “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 Kos), (Schenectady) heimurinn welterweight meistari Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 Kos), ( ) heimsmeistaratitil í þungavigt Roland 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) og 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, refereeArthur 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, af Brooklyn.
Hver mæta inductee (eða bein afkomandi) fá sérsniðna hannað belti til kynna vakningu sitt í NYSBHOF.
The 2019 inductees voru valdir af NYSBHOF tilnefna nefndarmanna:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, og Neil Terens.
Allir boxarar þarf að vera óvirkur í að minnsta kosti þrjú ár til að vera gjaldgeng fyrir NYSBHOF innleiðslu, og allir inductees að hafa búið í New York ríki fyrir umtalsverðum box starfsferli sínum eða meðan blóma viðkomandi feril þeirra.
NYSBHOF
CLASS af 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo og Arthur Mercante, Sr.
CLASS af 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy söðlasmiður, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard og Don Dunphy.
CLASS OF 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon og Tom O'Rourke.
CLASS OF 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon og Al Weill.
CLASS OF 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 og Jimmy Jacobs.
CLASS OF 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Herra.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan og Dan Parker.
CLASS OF 2018: Lou “Honey Boy” Valley, jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe mesi, Kid Súkkulaði, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, jack McAuliffe, billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.
NUTLEY, NJ – Apríl 22, 2019 – Three members of the GH3 Promotional stable will be back in action next month as super middleweightDominic Wade, léttur Thomas Mattice og þungavigtar Roney 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 hefur skrá yfir 20-1 með 14 knockouts. Wade, 28, er a 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 hefur skrá yfir 19-4-2 með níu rothöggi.
The 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.
The 28 year-old Mattice has a record of 13-1-1 með 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.
Sarinana of Durango, Mexíkó hefur skrá yfir 10-7-2 með fjórum rothöggi.
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 National Golden Gloves meistari, and has raced out to a perfect mark of 5-0 with five 1st round stoppages.
Heavyweight Contender 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, CALIF. (Apríl 20, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Swift” Garcia (35-2, 21 Kos) lækkað 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,” Said 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,” Said Garcia. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” said 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,” Said 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.”
Í sjöunda umferð, 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,” said 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.”
Með sigri, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Said Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Ég er aftur!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “The 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,” Said 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 og 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 að 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,” Said 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) með skora 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 og 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) berja út Andres Figueroa(9-5, 5 Kos) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 Bandarískt. Olympian Karlos Balderas(8-0, 7 Kos) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 Kos) á 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 tvisvar og 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, Maí 18 Live á 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(Apríl 19, 2019) – WBC Featherweight heimsmeistariGary Russell Jr.mun verja titil sinn gegn fyrrverandi heimsmeistariKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Maí 18 lifa á Showtime frá Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, og kynnt Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP Hnefaleikar® byrjar á 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round attraction. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Vandræði” 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,” said Tom Brown, Forseti TGB Tilboð. “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,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, Forstjóri 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.comogbarclayscenter.com, Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group afslætti eru í boði með því að hringja 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,” sagði 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. Maí 18 you should expect to see excitement, gata máttur, hönd hraði, 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, Spánn, 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,” Said 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 á Mayweather vs. McGregor undirspil.
“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,” said 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.”
HVAÐ: SHOWTIME Sports released “FIGHT NIGHT: Skjöldur vs. Hammer,” 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. To watch, share or embed the video, Smelltu hér: 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 & FOX Sports Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park í Carson, California – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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SANTA MONICA, EINS. (Apríl 17, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “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. og Alexander Dimitrenko, who meet in a 10-round bout, 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.
Miðar á viðburð í beinni, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, eru á sölu núna. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. að 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.Ã. 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. Í lok dagsins, 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 hörð umferðir.”
ADRIAN Granados
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Mér finnst frábært. 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. This is nothing new to me. 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, Apríl 20 20 frá Dignity Health Sports Park, áður StubHub Center, í 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.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, fáanlegt á ensku eða spænsku í gegnum FOX eða FOX Deportes straumana. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, eða tengd tæki þar á meðal Apple TV, Android sjónvarp, Fire TV, Xbox One og Roku.
