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JOYCE ENFRENTA LA PRUEBA DE ÁCIDO CONTRA STIVERNE EN EL O2



El invicto británico Joe Joyce se enfrenta al ex campeón mundial Bermane Stiverne

Defiende el título de la Commonwealth junto con el regreso de El ex campeón mundial Lee Selby en DeGale v Eubank Jr masivo. tarjeta, Vivir Taquilla ITV

La estrella en rápido ascenso hace un movimiento intrépido en solo OCTAVA lucha profesional por la vía rápida hacia el título mundial

Stiverne dice que será la pesadilla de Joyce cuando el queda noqueado

El legendario promotor Don King promete "Re Joyce 'cuando Stiverne recrea la victoria de McCall sobre Lewis en Londres

Londres(23 Enero 2019) Poxon Sports y PBC se complacen en anunciar que la sensación de peso pesado Joe Joyce defenderá su título de la Commonwealth en la mayor prueba de su carrera invicta cuando da un salto gigantesco para enfrentarse al ex CMB El Campeón del Mundo Bermane Stiverne el sábado 23 de febrero en The O2, en vivo exclusivamente en ITV Box Office.

Joyce contra. Stiverne, promovido por Poxon Sports en asociación con Ringstar Sports y Don King Producciones, se presentará junto con el regreso de la ex IBF World El campeón de peso pluma Lee Selby como uno de los principales apoyos concursos en un espectáculo lleno de acción, encabezado con los emocionantes británicos Choque entre feroces rivales James DeGale y Chris Eubank Jr.

El "Juggernaut" de 6 pies y 6 pulgadas de Putney, Suroeste de Londres, ha destruido a sus siete oponentes desde volviéndose profesional en octubre 2017 después de capturar la medalla de plata en el Juegos Olímpicos de Río y se ha destacado como uno de los talentos más temidos en la división de peso pesado.

Es una prueba monumental para que Joyce se enfrente a un ex campeón mundial en solo su octava pelea, los sólido como una roca y martillo golpeando a Stiverne, nacido en Montreal, Canadá, de De ascendencia haitiana y con base en Las Vegas, ha luchado contra algunos de los más grandes y mejor en la división, incluidos Deontay Wilder y Chris Arreola.

La pelea ha agregado mal sangre arrojada como resultado de una sesión de entrenamiento entre Joyce y Stiverne en que Joyce se enojó por los comentarios de Stiverne en una entrevista posterior cuando dijo que llevó a Joyce a la escuela.

Joyce dijo, "Tuve respeto por Bermane Stiverne. Entrenamos en Las Vegas; dijo que me llevó a escuela en una entrevista, etc., se puso feo e hizo que esta pelea sucediera. Lo intenté ser respetuoso con el, pero es grosero y no quiere nada de eso. Él es un ex campeón del mundo que se ha ido 12 rondas con Deontay Wilder y le dará yo un verdadero desafío; pero mi motor y mi potencia serán demasiado para él, a De hecho, debería ser consciente de!"

Joyce promotor Richard Schaefer, Presidente y CEO de Ringstar Sports, dicho, “Después de solo siete peleas, Joe Joyce se ha convertido en el número cinco del ranking Peso pesado del mundo. Pero la forma espectacular en la que ha ganado todos de sus siete peleas por nocaut lo han convertido en el favorito número uno de los fanáticos en la división de peso pesado. Enfrentando al ex campeón mundial de mano dura Stiverne muestra que ningún desafío es demasiado grande para Joe mientras continúa marchando hacia el Campeonato Mundial de Peso Pesado. Simplemente pon: Joe Joyce tiene conviértete en TV imprescindible, así que asegúrese de sintonizarnos el 23 de febrero o venga y míralo en vivo en el O2 de Londres!"

Stiverne DiRita, "Dije mi promotor Don King para conseguirme cualquier hombre en la tierra y lucharé por el derecho para demostrar mi valía al mundo. Entonces suena el teléfono, es Don, el me dice Joe Joyce – un boxeador con solo siete combates – acepta conocerme! 'Siete combates?". Siete peleas y tiene la osadía de boxearme? Me he detenido Chris Arreola, Ray Austin, el entonces invicto Kerston Manswell – y un boxeador con siete peleas quiere boxearme?!."Le dije a Don" Firme eso, tómalo, agarrarlo,' Estoy listo. Siete peleas – y el quiere cajame? Para mi es un sueño hecho realidad – pero para Joyce será un pesadilla. Noquearé a Joe Joyce y pasaré por encima de él para noquear a Anthony. Joshua. Estoy preparado y listo. El verdadero Bermane Stiverne será allí el 23 de febrero y noqueará a Joe Joyce en el camino a recuperando mi corona de peso pesado ".

Stiverne's legendario promotor Don King, adicional, “Es un gran placer para mí que Don King Productions puede anunciar nuestro regreso a Jolly Old England – la "Cuna de Boxeo” donde mi gigante pugilista – el ex campeón de peso pesado de la World Bermane Stiverne comienza su regreso a expensas del Giant Joe Joyce. Desafortunadamente, para los fanáticos locales de Joe, no habrá Joycing’ – como mi una vez – y el futuro campeón Bermane Stiverne matará a Joyce al igual que S t. George hizo el dragón de antaño. Pero no importa, recogeremos el piezas y traer de vuelta a Joyce tal como yo he traído y ayudado a construir muchas futuro juntos. Recuerdo cuando vine aquí con Oliver McCall y él estaba no tuvo ninguna posibilidad contra Lennox Lewis. Entonces el desvalido se convirtió en el mejor perro cuando Oliver derrotó al campeón previamente invicto y nos fuimos a casa con el título. La historia se repetirá el 23 de febrero cuando Bermane envía a otro inglés invicto a la derrota. Ahora remodelado, resucitado, renovado, Bermane rejuvenecido y comprometido Stiverne resucitará su carrera el 23 de febrero cuando el "Señor de Anillo” aplasta el “Señor del mundo” – Juggernaut” Joyce en su marcha inexorable para recuperar el campeonato de peso pesado de la mundo. Bendice a todos los fans británicos, Dios salve a la reina – pero el cielo ayude a Joe Joyce! Nos vemos el 23 de febrero.”

Peso pesado mundial del CMB El campeón Deontay Wilder también expresó sus pensamientos sobre el intrigante emparejamiento, él dijo, “Joe Joyce será una buena prueba para el (Stiverne). He visto a Joe Joyce antes. Él es un buen boxeador. Joe Joyce luchó Joe Hanks en mi cartelera con Tyson Fury, pero no tuve la oportunidad de verlo. luchar esa noche. Pero estoy deseando verlo contra Stiverne.”

Richard Poxon, Reino Unido Promotor de PBC, dicho, "Conozco a Joe de sus días de aficionado en Sheffield. Su éxito en los Juegos Olímpicos no me sorprendió en absoluto. Ha hecho bien la transición a los profesionales ahora y claramente tiene prisa. La división de peso pesado es la que todo el mundo está mirando de nuevo y espero que Joe esté en el meollo de la la acción en el próximo año. Enfrentarse a un ex campeón mundial del CMB en solo tu octava pelea muestra claramente cuáles son las ambiciones de Joe ".

Desde que se embarcó en su profesional en su búsqueda para convertirse en campeón mundial de peso pesado, el silenciosamente Hablado Joyce ha dejado que sus puños destructivos hablen al hacer audaces declaraciones para hacer que el mundo del box se sienta y se dé cuenta del rápido aumento estrella.

En Octubre 2017 él asombró a los críticos cuando decidió luchar contra el endurecido ex título británico retador Ian Lewison, que acababa de extender a Dillian Whyte a diez rondas, para su debut profesional y lo derribó en ocho asaltos.

Luego, en solo su cuarto luchar solo con 12 rondas bajo su cinturón y dentro de siete meses de girar Pro, Joyce demolió al campeón de peso pesado de la Commonwealth Lenroy Thomas en solo dos rondas – estableciendo un nuevo récord por el boxeador de peso pesado para ganar el Cinturón de la Commonwealth.

En su última pelea, Los fanáticos de las peleas estadounidenses tuvieron una breve muestra de lo que es la estrella británica cuando aplastó a Joe Hanks en una ronda para ganar el título continental de la AMB en el Staples Center de Los Ángeles para hacer su brillante debut en EE. UU..

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oyce, ahora clasificado #5 en el mundo por la AMB y progresando rápidamente hacia una oportunidad por el título mundial, caras Sin duda, la prueba más severa de su carrera hasta la fecha contra la vasta experiencia e igualmente un haitiano con sede en Las Vegas que ha noqueado 21 oponentes de su 25 gana en su 29 luchar carrera.

Stiverne anteriormente celebró la corona del CMB durante dos años después de derrotar a Chris Arreola por puntos en abril 2013 para ganar el título y luego en la revancha destruyéndolo dentro de seis rondas en la primera defensa del título en mayo 2014.

El Stiverne sólido como una roca luego empujó el Deontay Wilder, que golpeaba con dinamita, la distancia completa de doce rondas en la próxima defensa de su choque por el título mundial de peso pesado del CMB en enero 2015. Stiverne se convirtió en el primer hombre en llevar a Wilder más allá de quien en ese momento había eliminó a todos sus oponentes en cuatro rondas. En la revancha casi tres años despues, Stiverne intervino en el último minuto cuando el original de Wilder El oponente Luis Ortiz falló una prueba de drogas y debido a su inactividad fue detenido. alrededor.

Stiverne ahora está mirando volver a la mezcla de peso pesado de élite y una victoria sobre Joyce impulsaría volver a ser el centro de atención y en camino hacia un posible título mundial oportunidad.

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A finales del año pasado, ITV anunció un nuevo e innovador acuerdo con Haymon Sports y Premier Boxing Campeones (PBC) para brindar una cobertura exclusiva del emocionante boxeo de clase mundial de PBC eventos para espectadores de ITV y fanáticos de las peleas en el Reino Unido.

La colaboración única es la primera vez que Haymon Sports y PBC se asocian con un Reino Unido locutor para organizar eventos de boxeo regularmente en el Reino Unido. La exclusiva El acuerdo de tres años garantizará un mínimo de 15 eventos televisados ​​cada año, basándose en el grupo incomparable de PBC de más de 160 de los mejores boxeadores del mundo, que incluye más de 60 campeones del mundo actuales y anteriores en partidos organizados tanto en el Reino Unido como en los EE. UU.. PBC, el boxeo preeminente de los deportes marca, se transmite por cable y televisión en red en los Estados Unidos Estados.

La acción de clase mundial de los eventos durante los próximos tres años incluirá transmisiones en abierto en Canales de ITV, incluido el canal principal de ITV y ITV4 e ITV Hub, y también incluir pago por visualización en el canal PPV de ITV, Taquilla ITV.

Este nuevo trato para el boxeo se suma a la cartera de eventos de primera clase de ITV Sport, que incluye exclusivo cobertura gratuita de las eliminatorias de la selección de fútbol de Inglaterra tanto para el Campeonato de Europa y Copa del Mundo, la 6 Naciones y cobertura exclusiva de la copa del mundo de rugby, Carreras de caballos del Reino Unido, el Tour de Francia y el Abierto de Francia. rell, ‘ Gb

Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, Enero 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions


Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, Enero 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX & Evento principal de FOX Deportes

BROOKLYN (Enero 22, 2019) – El invicto prospecto en ascenso Stephen Fulton and welterweight contender Miguel Cruz will step into action in separate undercard attractions on Saturday, Enero 26 as part of an exciting night presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXEO ™.

Cruz (17-1, 11 KOs) will take on Colombia’s Luis Florez (24-11, 20 KOs) in a six or eight round welterweight attraction while Fulton (14-0, 6 KOs) faces Colombia’sMarlon Olea (13-3, 12 KOs) in an eight-round super bantamweight showdown.

The event is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.

Las entradas para el espectáculo, que es promovido por TGB Promotions en asociación con DiBella Entertainment, comenzar en $50 y se pueden adquirir en ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, o llamando al 800-745-3000. Las entradas también se pueden comprar en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.

Rounding out the card are a trio of unbeaten prospects as Clarksburg, MarylandMark Duncan competes in a four-round middleweight fight against Daniel Flores, Landover, Maryland Tyrek Irby (5-0, 2 KOs) adquiere Jonathan Figueroa in a four-round welterweight attraction and Mychal Teal de St. Petersburgo, Florida steps into the ring for a four-round battle against Jacob Landin.

The 24-year-old Fulton fights out of Philadelphia and will be making his Barclays Center debut when he steps into the ring Saturday night. Fulton has defeated previously unbeaten fighters in five of his last eight contests and most recently vanquished his most experienced opponent to date in German Meraz last September.

Fighting out of Lake Mary, Florida, Cruz returns to action after losing an exciting duel against Josesito Lopez last April. A member of the Puerto Rican national team as an amateur, the 28-year-old owns victories over then unbeaten fighters in Alex Martin and Samuel Figueroa.

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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & FOX DEPORTES: THURMAN VS. LOPEZ
Premier campeones de boxeo en FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, Enero 26 en vivo desde Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.

La transmisión comienza a las 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.

PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. Y / 3 p.m. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, más 2016 U.S. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.

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KEITH THURMAN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS

I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it,” – Thurman

Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Thurman Talks Ring Return & More Before Title Defense Against Josesito Lopez Saturday, Enero 26 en

Premier campeones de boxeo en FOX & Evento principal de FOX Deportes

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL.(Enero 17, 2019) – Welterweight world championKeith “Una Vez” Thurmandiscussed his anticipated return to the ring as he nears his showdown againstJosesito Lopezthat headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, January 26 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PTand features unbeaten Polish heavyweightAdán Kownacki battling former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstsogt Nyambayar asumiendo contundenteClaudio Marrero en un combate a 12 asaltos.

Tickets for the show, que es promovido por TGB Promotions en asociación con DiBella Entretenimiento, comenzar en $50 y se pueden adquirir enticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, o llamando al 800-745-3000. Los boletos también se pueden comprar en la taquilla de American Express en Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.

Thurman will return to action on January 26 from a long injury layoff after his most recent fight saw him unify welterweight titles by defeating Danny Garcia in March 2017 Barclays Center. Here is what Thurman had to say about his return, Josesito Lopez and more from his training camp at the St. Pete Boxing Club in St. Petersburgo, Florida:

How has training camp been going? Have there been any adjustments because of the injury?

Training camp has been going well. It was a little bit of a slow start after so many months out of the ring, but I’m feeling great as we get closer to the fight. I’m starting to feel more and more like a world-class athlete again. It’s a good feeling working this hard and it reminds me what it’ll take to continue being the champion.

Do you anticipate any ring rust? Do you think it will be more difficult to feel like yourself physically in the ring, or mentally trusting the injury is healed?

I don’t think ring rust will be an issue. The only thing that even if this may not be the best Keith Thurman that people have ever seen, we’re focused on getting better and much stronger with each fight. But make no mistake, people will see one of the best welterweights in the world on January 26 at Barclays Center.

When did you start to feel like you were turning the corner physically? Were you ever worried you wouldn’t be healthy enough to fight?

You always have to be a little worried about new injuries. There’s nothing wrong with your car until the day it decides to break down. So at the end of the day, it’s always in the back of my mind. I run a lot of miles, so I wonder about my knees. I wonder about my shoulders also. Athletes and their bodies go through a lot of things. But here I go getting right back into things and I’m totally ready to showcase my talents on January 26.

What kind of challenges does Josesito pose? What makes him a difficult opponent for you coming off a layoff?

Josesito is experienced. He’s a busy fighter with good reach. He likes to mix it up and force his opponents to fight. He also has a new coach in Robert Garcia now, and I know he has a lot of confidence in his abilities. Josesito has been through ups and downs in his career, but he’s back on an upswing at the moment. Then he pinpointed me and called me out. So I’m looking forward to the challenge.

What are you looking to show in this fight? How do you control your emotions and make sure you don’t press too much?

I’m going to show my versatility in the ring. I’m going to show Josesito what it’s like to be in the ring with me. He might think it’s just all about my power, but I’ll show him what none of his sparring partners could. I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it.

How do you see this fight looking stylistically?

I like to let my opponent show me how the fight is going to go. I’ve thought many times that my opponents would do something specific, but then they do something totally different in the moment.

I’m just prepared for any version of Josesito. I’m ready for him to come at me with punches in bunches, but I’m also ready if he wants to try box more and work behind his jab. I don’t think there’s anything that he’s going to do that I won’t be able to dominate. I’m going to move, trade on the inside, whatever it takes and we’ll see which road to victory looks the easiest.

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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & FOX DEPORTES: THURMAN VS. LOPEZ

Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, Enero 26 en vivo desde Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC.

The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.

PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. Y / 3 p.m. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, más 2016 U.S. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.

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UNDEFEATED SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECTS SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV AND MYKAL FOX TO HEADLINE SHOBOX: LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN EL VIERNES, Febrero 15 VIVIR EN SHOWTIME

NUEVA YORK - Enero 16, 2019 – A 10-round clash between undefeated super lightweight prospects will headline ShoBox: La Nueva Generación when Uzbekistan’s power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev takes on Mykal Fox Friday, Febrero 15 live on SHOWTIME from Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Mayo.

The second of two February editions of the prospect developmental series will feature four fighters with a combined record of 71 wins against just one loss. Undefeated super middleweight prospect Ronald Ellis will take on DeAndre Ware headlines a three-fightShoBoxtelecast on February 1.

En febrero 15 pelea co-presentada, 28-años de edadShoBox veteran Jesse Angel Hernandez returns to face WBO No. 4-ranked Thomas Ward in what will be the toughest test of his career in a 10-round super bantamweight bout.

“Shohjahon Ergashev is one of the hardest punchers in all of boxing. He will be facing a challenge in the undefeated skilled, determined fighter in Mykal Fox. A great fight the winner of which will cement himself as one of the best in the Jr. Welterweight division,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “The co main event is one of the best fights in the super bantamweight division between two proven world title contenders. A real cross roads fight with lots on the line for the winner to emerge as the new dominant name in the talent packed super Bantamweight division.”

The 27-year-old Ergashev (15-0, 14 KOs) is a former member of the Uzbek national team where he won 202 de su 216 amateur bouts. A decorated amateur, Ergashev owns a win over Uzbekistan’s Shakhram Giyasov, a silver medalist in the welterweight division at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Ergashev, who started his pro career by registering 11 nocauts consecutivos, hizo suShoBox debut in January 2018, handing then-unbeaten and top-10 ranked 140-pound prospect Sonny Fredrickson the only loss of his career with a third-round TKO. The southpaw slugger, who was named one of ESPN’s top prospects of 2018, trains in Detroit under Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward and Rick Phillips at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit.

“I’m very excited to fight on SHOWTIME again,"Dijo Ergashev. “Everyone says Mykal Fox is my toughest opponent to date, but that doesn’t concern me. It actually excites me because when I knock him out, just like I knocked out Sonny Fredrickson, all of the champions in my weight class will know I am coming for them soon. It’s going to be Shoh-time in 2019!"

A diferencia de su oponente, Zorro, 23, had a rocky amateur journey amassing 40 victorias y 60 losses—two of his wins came over undefeated top prospect Lamont Roach. Zorro, 6-pie 3 ½-inches from Forestville, Md., admitted that he was not disciplined and fully committed to the sweet science in his teenage years, but once he turned pro in 2014 everything changed and boxing became his way of life. Desde entonces, he has defeated all of his 19 oponentes, five by way of knockout. Zorro, who is promoted by King Promotions, owns victories over the likes of former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley, Ricardo Garcia and Anthony Mercado.

Fox comes from a family of boxers. He is trained by his father Troy and his older brother and formerShoBox fighter Alantez (24-1-1, 11 KOs) is a 160-pound prospect whose only defeat came by the hands of Demetrius Andrade.

“It’s been a dream of mine to fight onShoBox. It has catapulted the careers of some of my favorite fighters,”Dijo Fox, who is making his debut on the series. “I’m hoping it will catapult my career too.

“My opponent is a good fighter. He has good feet, good speed and great power. This is going to be a fight that can potentially steal the show. I look forward to seeing how our styles matched up.”

Hernández (12-1, 7 KOs) broke onto the scene in 2017 with back-to-back wins over previously undefeated, top-15 ranked fighters onShoBox– a unanimous decision over Glenn Dezurn and a fifth-round TKO of Vladimir Tikhonov. Hernandez followed up those performances with a split-decision over Ernesto Garza in January 2018. The 28-year-old Hernandez, the youngest of 15 niños, fue 73-6 as an amateur and took five years off from boxing between 2009 y 2014 to work construction jobs in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.

“On February 15, fans can expect to see the best performance from Jesse Hernandez yet,”Dijo Hernández, who will be making his fourth appearance onShoBox. “It’s been a long time coming and I won’t let this opportunity pass me. A win over Thomas Ward will definitely boost my career and hopefully lead to a world title shot. I know I will have all eyes on me on national television, I must impress. I believe the bantamweight division is mine for the taking. So I will go head and take what’s rightfully mine.”

Ward hails from County Durham in North East England, donde él compiló un registro amateur de 60 victorias, just four losses. The 24-year-old turned professional in 2012 a la edad de 17 y por 2017, he had won 20 straight fights and the British super bantamweight title. Actualmente en el puesto N. 4 by the WBO, Ward hopes a win in his U.S. debut will set him up for a world title shot.

“This is a really good fight,"Dijo Ward. “I’m looking forward to it and a win will put me in place for a world title fight, which is exactly what I want. It’s great to be boxing on SHOWTIME, I can’t wait and I hope for many more opportunities to be fighting on the network in the future.”

Barry Tompkins llamará alShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, will go on sale on Friday, Enero 18º en 10 a.m. ET and are priced at $110, $75, $60, $45 and $25. Tickets can be purchased atwww.KansasStarCasino.com , www.Ticketmaster.com and at the Lucky Star Players Club at Kansas Star Casino.

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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ADRIEN BRONER FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

I have something to prove to everyone,” – Pacquiao

I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here

to get this victory,” – Broner

Welterweight Champion Pacquiao Takes on Former Four-Division World Champion Broner This Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV®

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LAS VEGAS(Enero 16, 2019) – único campeón del mundo de ocho divisiones del boxeoManny Pacquiaoand former four-division world championAdrien “The Problem” Broner went face-to-face Wednesday in Las Vegas at the final press conference before they battle for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Enero 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Pacquiao will be ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his title against the brash must-see attraction Broner. On Wednesday the fighters talked about their preparation and what they envision going down on Saturday night before staring each other down at the Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

Entradas Para el evento, el cual es promovido por MP, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, y se puede comprar en línea a través de AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday in Las Vegas:

MANNY PACQUIAO

I feel so blessed and happy because of the excitement around this fight. It’s come from the fans here in the U.S. and media all over the world. I want to go out there and make all the people happy.

The knockout in my last fight felt good. It felt like my younger days against Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto y otros. That fight was a big challenge for me to recover from the fight against Jeff Horn. People said that my career was done. But I never got discouraged, I just worked hard and made the knockout against Lucas Matthysse happen.

These days I don’t only train my body, but also my mind. I’m a Senator, so my mind is very busy. I also play chess regularly and read books to keep my mind sharp.

People writing me off after the Jeff Horn fight was good for me. I’m not mad at anyone who thought that. It just became a challenge and a test to me of whether or not I could still show my best.

Being back here at MGM Grand makes me so happy. It’s an honor to be in this position. I remember my first fight here in the U.S. was at MGM Grand. I will never forget that moment and now I get to come back here and do it again.

I know he is going to counter me but we’re ready for that. What happened in the Juan Manuel Marquez fight will not happen again. It was a mistake and I learned that mistake. We’ve worked on that in this training camp. I am prepared for Broner’s style.

This is a challenge because it is my first fight as a 40-year-old. I have something to prove to everyone about what that means. Age is just a number. What matters is how you prepare and that you’re working hard.

I don’t need to dislike my opponent to want a knockout. I’m just doing my job in the ring. Si el nocaut viene, Viene. We’re hoping to have that opportunity Saturday. I have to pressure him to make him open up. Wherever he goes, Estaré allí.

I’ve always stayed disciplined throughout my years in boxing. I’m always making sure everything is in order and on point during my workouts. That plus cross-training with activities like basketball has helped me stay in this position all these years.

Adrien Broner

I’m not up here to talk a lot of trash. I’ve put in the work. Es la hora de luchar. Después de ganar, everything is going to be different.

People are talking a lot about Pacquiao fighting Floyd Mayweather again, but I’m pretty sure Floyd is retired. I feel like people are trying to throw me to the wolves and overlook me.

He doesn’t remind me of any past opponents just like I’m not going to remind him of anyone he’s fought. He’s never fought anyone like me. Every fighter has similarities, but truly every fighter is different. If I remind him of Floyd Mayweather, I hope his arm doesn’t hurt after this one.

Look at my last five fights. I’ve fought world champion after world champion. I don’t duck any fights. I don’t care how many weight classes he’s won titles in.

I’m not in awe of any fighter, especially Manny Pacquiao. I hope he’s in awe of me. I’m a one of a kind fighter too. I’ve made history in this sport.

I just have to go out and win this fight, then everything is going to start going my way. Sábado noche, Voy a salir victorioso. This is a defining moment in my career and it’s going to be one of the biggest nights of my life.

Pacquiao hasn’t fought me so I’m not worried about what he says about me right now. He’s going to have a different outlook after he fights me Saturday night.

I’m going to turn Las Vegas into a big block party after I win on Saturday night. It’s going to change my career.

Manny Pacquiao has done a lot for the sport. I’m going to beat him up and have a drink with him afterward. I grew up in boxing and I know what’s going on. It’s a business, but don’t get it twisted, I’m going to dominate and win.

This is going to be a hell of a fight. I’ve trained so hard and I want everyone to know that I play around a lot, but when that bell rings, Voy a estar listo. I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here to get this victory. Real talk.

BUBOY FERNANDEZ, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

I’m very thankful to this great team that we have that has prepared Manny for this challenge. I know that we worked very hard for this. I cannot fly without wings, but I can bring the belt back to the Philippines.

Manny has trained hard and we expect a good fight. This is the hardest I’ve seen him train and it will be seen in the ring Saturday night

FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao’s Co-Trainer

We’ve trained really hard for this fight. Manny is looking really good and is in tremendous shape. I’m sure Adrien is also because they’re both great fighters. I wish both men luck and may the best man win.

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Co-Trainer

We’ve had a tremendous training camp. Adrien is ready to go. Everyone who knows me, knows that all I have in this world in my word, and I don’t break it for nobody. I’m giving you my word that Adrien will put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night.

I’m guaranteeing that Adrien will send Manny back to the Senate, beltless, without the WBA title. I guarantee it.

MIKE STAFFORD, Broner’s Co-Trainer

Adrien came to me when he was 55 pounds and seven-years-old. He was an underdog then and he came back day after day. People thought he was a bad kid, but I told people that I saw something in him.

Freddie Roach didn’t know who Adrien was years ago when we were getting ready to work with the Olympic team together. But he got to know Adrien, and on Saturday night, Manny is going to know him too. That’s for sure.

JOE RAMOS, COO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions

We are honored, humbled and proud to be a part of this amazing event. This will be Manny’s 20º fight in Las Vegas and we’ve been treated amazingly throughout the entire promotion. I’m thankful to all of Team Pacquiao for the work they do and helping make everything run smoothly.

We all know that Adrien is ready and we expect nothing but the best from him and his team on Saturday night.

MGM Grand is known for the lion, and Lenny the Lion is right there when you enter the building. El sábado por la noche, Manny will show his heart of a lion for fans all over the world and prove once again that he’s the king of the jungle.

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

About three and a half years ago I sat here opposite this great legend in Manny Pacquiao. I’ve studied this man for many years and today he’s still one of the best welterweights in the world. He still has tremendous explosiveness and power, but more importantly the experience to beat any welterweight in the world.

Pacquiao has been doing this for so many years that we forget how truly great this man is. He’s in a very comfortable position right now. He’s super motivated and thats what is going to make this a great fight on Saturday night.

Coming into this fight we all know that there have been rumblings about what Adrien needs to do to win this fight. But what I’ve witnessed firsthand this entire promotion, is that this man has dedicated himself 100 por ciento. He’s done everything his coaches have asked of him and he’s exceeded those expectations.

Adrien Broner is ready, enfocado, and he’s put in the work. He’s put himself in the best situation to be successful on Saturday night. I expect nothing less than a great virtuoso performance. He didn’t cut one corner this training camp. He wants to prove to everyone, that everything people have said about him can be thrown out the window. He’s coming to show the entire world what he’s all about.

Ravone LITTLEJOHN, CEO of About Billions Promotions

Adrien trained really hard for this fight. I’d like to thank Kevin Cunningham and Mike Stafford, they put together a great game plan. Adrien will be ready.

There’s been a lot of talk from Pacquiao’s side about getting a knockout, but you’re the one getting knocked out. You’ve been knocked out, we haven’t.

This our first time on this stage and in this position and it’s been very enjoyable. Adrien and I have put a lot into this over the last 10-15 año. We’re pulling for our guy 100 por ciento.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente Deportes & Programación de eventos, Showtime Networks Inc.

I’m not going to come up here and tell you all anything you don’t already know about Manny Pacquiao or Adrien Broner. These are two guys who have operated at the highest level of boxing for years. In Manny’s case, literally decades. But I will remind you of some things.

Manny Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer, sin duda alguna. He’s a boxing legend who’s generous, humble and soft-spoken outside of the ring. But most of all, he takes tough fights. El último 20 opponents Pacquiao has had have been current, future or former world champions.

Adrien Broner has faced nine world champions in 37 peleas profesionales. He’s obviously demonstrated himself as being an elite fighter. He’s flashy, flamboyant, sometimes outrageous, but he’s always unapologetically himself.

On Saturday night, everything changes. Pacquiao is no longer soft-spoken and Broner is no longer fun-loving and outgoing. They transform themselves into two of the most athletically gifted and ferocious warriors in our sport. Above all these two guys have heart, which is the rarest thing in this sport.

Between the two of them, they’ve won titles in 12 divisiones de peso. That’s the third most of all-time, trailing just Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya.

We know this is an elite fight and these fighters are in elite company. But on Saturday night, none of that matters. It’s not a contest of who has the best resume. This is a high level contest with high stakes between two of the most talented and athletically gifted fighters in the sport today. A win in this fight catapults each of these men to bigger things. It doesn’t get any more significant than that.

RICHARD TORMENTA, President of Entertainment and Sports for MGM Resorts International

I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner, two of the sport’s best fighters, de regreso a Las Vegas y MGM Grand. Fans are always excited to watch these two fighters compete in the ring and we’re confident that Saturday’s event will kick off another exciting year of sports and entertainment programming for MGM Resorts.

I’m thankful to all of the people who have helped make this fight happen here in Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night for this sensational event.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,único campeón del mundo de ocho divisiones del boxeo, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “El Problema” Broner Saturday, Enero 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES FIRST INSTALLMENT OF ALL ACCESS DAILY: PACQUIAO VS. Broner

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Manny Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against must-see attraction Adrien Broner this Saturday in the first marquee boxing event of 2019.

ALL ACCESS DAILY delivers the same intimate access and signature storytelling as the network’s Emmy Award-winningALL ACCESS series. New installments ofALL ACCESS DAILY: PACQUIAO VS. Broner will publish each day on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms leading into Saturday’s SHOWTIME PPV® from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

El ex campeón de peso súper mediano Anthony Dirrell lucha contra el mejor contendiente Avni Yildirim por el Campeonato Mundial de peso súper mediano del CMB vacante en el evento principal de Premier Boxing Champions en FS1 & FOX Deportes

Sábado, Febrero 23 De The Armory en Minneapolis, Minnesota

Más! El invicto peso welter nativo de Minnesota Jamal James se enfrenta con Janer Gonzalez en una atracción especial en la ciudad natal

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MINNEAPOLIS (Enero 16, 2019) – Ex campeón mundial de peso súper mediano Antonio Dirrelltiene una oportunidad para reincorporarse a las filas del campeonato cuando se enfrente al principal contendienteAvni Yildirim para el vacante de peso súper mediano del CMB Campeonato en el evento principal de Premier Boxing Champions en FS1 y FOX Deportes sábado, Febrero 23 del arsenal en Minneapolis, Minnesota.

La cobertura televisada comienza en 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT con contendiente al campeonato de peso welter Jamal James luchando en su ciudad natal por tercera vez consecutiva contra Janer González en una atracción especial de 10 rondas en el co-estelar.

Entradas Para el evento, que está promovido por Warriors Boxing y Promociones TGB, están en venta ahora, y se puede comprar en la Armería enhttp://ArmoryMN.com/y a través de Ticketmaster.

“Lucha los fanáticos en Minneapolis y viendo en FS1 y FOX Deportes están de enhorabuena con este enfrentamiento por el título mundial de alto riesgo entre Anthony Dirrell y Avni Yildirim,” dijo Leon Margules, Presidente de Warriors Boxing. “Dirrell ha sido un campeón y entre la élite de la división durante años, mientras Yildirim siempre viene a luchar y estará decidido a aprovechar al máximo esta oportunidad. Con la incorporación del favorito de los fanáticos locales, Jamal James en acción de peso welter, esto se perfila como una noche imperdible en The Arsenal.”

“Anthony Dirrell se tomó un largo, camino difícil de llegar el campeonato de peso súper mediano y ha trabajado duro para ponerse en posición para reclamar el título,” dijo Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “Avni Yildirim ha sido uno de los contendientes más activos en la división y ha adquirió una experiencia significativa desde su última oportunidad de ganar un campeonato. Necesitará todo eso y más para superar a Dirrell. Y va a ser un noche especial viendo a Jamal James pelear por los fanáticos de su ciudad nuevamente.”

Dirrell (32-1-1, 24 KOs) ganó el Campeonato de Peso Supermedio del CMB con unanimidad victoria por decisión sobre Sakio Bika en 2014. Fue la culminación de un largo, camino duro para Dirrell de Flint, Michigan después de luchar con éxito linfoma no Hodgkin y fue autorizado para volver al boxeo después de completar quimioterapia en 2008. Su reinado como campeón del mundo se truncó cuando el Dirrell, de 34 años, perdió el título por decisión mayoritaria ante Badou Jack en 2015. Él ha ganado cinco consecutivos desde esa derrota para volver a la contienda por un oportunidad de convertirse en dos veces campeón del mundo.

“Esto es como cualquier otra pelea a la que vamos para trabajar en un plan de juego y ejecutar ese plan de juego en el ring,” dijo Dirrell. “Lo vi pelear con Chris Eubank y me mostró algunas cosas.. Es un venida luchador adelantado. Ese es el tipo de chico con el que me gusta pelear. Está hecho a medida para yo. Voy a hacer lo que mejor hago y eso es luchar. He estado manteniendo mi mente, cuerpo y alma juntos y manteniéndome enfocado para saber qué tengo que hacer para convertirme dos veces campeón del CMB.”

Yildirim (21-1, 12 KOs) es uno de los contendientes más activos en el peso súper mediano división. El joven de 27 años de Estambul, Turquía ha peleado al menos cuatro veces un año desde 2014. La pelea contra Dirrell será solo la segunda vez que ha peleado en los Estados Unidos después de derrotar a Glen Johnson en Miami en 2015. Yildirim sufrió la única pérdida de su carrera profesional por paro contra Chris Eubank, Jr. en 2017. En su última pelea ganó una decisión mayoritaria contra Lolenga Mock y entra en esta pelea con una racha ganadora de cinco peleas.

“Soy muy agradecido con todos los que me ayudaron a tener esta oportunidad y sé que tienes todas las herramientas para vencer a Anthony Dirrell,” dijo Yildirim. “Dirrell es un buen luchador, pero creo que traigo más a la mesa que él. Ya voy para ganar y llevar el cinturón a casa en Turquía. Esperé toda mi vida de boxeo por esto escenario y estoy listo para darle una guerra.”

James (24-1, 11 KOs) se ha convertido en un favorito local y luchará frente a su público local en Minneapolis por tercera vez consecutiva. El de 30 años James ha logrado cuatro victorias consecutivas desde que sufrió la primera derrota. de su carrera – una derrota por decisión unánime ante Yordenis Ugens en 2016. En su última pelea, James detuvo a Mahonry Montes por nocaut en agosto. 24 on FS1. González (19-1-1, 15 KOs) es un golpeador de Cartagena, Colombia y viene de la primera derrota de su carrera por unanimidad decisión a Radzhad Butaev en 2017.

“Soy hambriento de hacer 2019 el año en que consigo ese título mundial,” dijo James. “Estoy concentrado en mi oponente, pero en esta pelea voy a seguir mostrando fuera de las habilidades y la velocidad que me convierte en el próximo campeón. Soy extremadamente agradecido de estar peleando nuevamente en casa y de seguir trayendo PBC a Minneapolis. Voy a ser el próximo campeón de aquí y el viaje comienza de nuevo para 2019 cuando entro en ese ring el 23 de febrero.”

“Estoy emocionado por esta oportunidad de pelear contra Jamal James en su patio trasero y dejar a todos los fanáticos de su ciudad natal decepcionados,” dijo González. “Estoy entrenando más duro que nunca para recuperarme de mi pérdida y mostrarles a todos lo que he aprendido. Esta victoria me va a poner de nuevo en el camino para convertirse en campeón de la palabra.”

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Split-T Management Signs 21-Time National Amateur Champion Otha Jones III

NUEVO YORK (Enero 16, 2019) — Split-T Management is proud to announce the signing of 21-time National Amateur Champion, Otha Jones III to a managerial contract.

La 18 year-old Toledo native was among the top talents in the United States, as he compiled a staggering 283-13 amateur record, highlighted by representing Team USA in several international tournaments including winning a Gold Medal at the International Youth Continental Americas Tournament and Silver Medal at the Emil Jechev Memorial Tournament as well as winning several national tournaments, such as the winning gold medals in United States National Championships (Dos veces) and the World Championship Qualifier.

Jones, who was also a four-time State Wrestling Champion, was influenced to sign with Split-T Management because of what the company has done for his gym mates.

After seeing the hard work and dedication and excellence that Split-T Management has shown to my teammates Charles Conwell and Isaiah Steen, I definitely could not think of signing with anyone else,” dijo Jones.  Split-T is definitely the best management team in boxing. I am honored to be a part of the team.

Jones’ dad, also named Otha, shares the same sentiments as his son.

Based upon the quality of boxers that Split-T Management has signed, and been successful at moving, it was just a natural progression that I would sign my son with them,” said the elder Otha.

Split-T Management feels that Jones will captivate the boxing world because of his fan friendly style that is reminiscent of fellow Ohio native, Aaron Pryor, as he fights aggressively while throwing nonstop punches from all different angles with power.

Said Tim Van Newhouse of Split-T Management, “At a conventional or southpaw stance, Otha is a relentless pressure fighter, who is composed beyond his years, with a dynamic blend of aggression, velocidad y potencia.

Otha Jones is one of the most exciting fighters we have ever signed,” Said Split-T Management CEO, David McWater. “l will never forget the first time that I saw him on tape, or the first time I saw him live. I knew right away this kid had everything. Él’ is exactly the kind of athlete I got into this business to represent.

There will be a major announcement Jonesfuture very soon.

ADRIEN BRONER LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

Former Four-Division World Champion Broner Takes on Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao Saturday, Enero 19 en SHOWTIME PPV®

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LAS VEGAS(Enero 15, 2019) – With fight week underway in Las Vegas, former four-division world championAdrien “El Problema” Bronerhosted a media workout Monday before he battlesManny Pacquiaofor the World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Enero 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Entradas Para el evento, el cual es promovido por MP, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not including applicable service charges, y se puede comprar en línea a través de AXS.com, charge by phone at 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Broner, junto con el entrenadorKevin Cunningham, have been at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas finishing up training camp after spending most of camp in West Palm Beach, Florida preparing to face boxing’s only eight-division world champion in Pacquiao. Here is what they had to say Monday at Barry’s Boxing:

Adrien Broner

Every fighter is different, but I know if I touch him flush, I’ll put him out. It’s no secret, he’s been to sleep before.

I’m in shape and ready to go. Tuvimos un campo de entrenamiento tremendo. I could have made weight weeks ago. We’re prepared to go out and execute.

I’ve been here before, and even though I haven’t been in a fight of exactly this magnitude, I’m just treating it like any other fight. He’s another opponent.

A lot of people are saying that Pacquiao’s age will be a factor, but I’m not looking at it like that. You see guys like Floyd Mayweather who stay undefeated at an older age. I’m just focused on being me. As long as I do what I have to do, Voy a salir victorioso.

We’re ready for whatever this fight is going to end up being. It could definitely be a war. I’ve always been an underdog. I came from the trenches and I’m bringing that mentality into the ring.

I can take over boxing with a win over Pacquiao. There are a lot of great fighters in this sport, but they just don’t bring what I bring to the table. With a win like this, it would put me right where I was always meant to be.

I’ve always wanted to fight the big names like this and I knew that I just had to keep working hard and the time would come.

Once that bell rings, I’ll make my adjustments and go ahead and get my victory. I don’t have anything I want to go out and prove. It’s just about winning. That will say everything.

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Entrenador de Broner

Preparation has been great. Campamento ha sido enorme. Adrien is ready to go and extremely focused for this fight. He came into camp that way and it’s stayed that way.

We added some things this training camp, because we know he’s fighting a legendary fighter. This is one that he has to have and he realizes it. I expect a spectacular performance.

I think on Saturday night that Adrien is going to be that guy that everyone expected him to be from day one. It will open a lot of eyes. I believe that we put the work in. I can’t see Adrien coming out of there without a victory.

The key to victory is for Adrien to just be himself. He has to do what he does best with no hesitation. He’s going to throw the right punches at the right time.

Pacquiao still throws combinations but they don’t come in as fast or as sharp as they used to. He can throw as many punches as he wants to throw, but if they’re not landing, it doesn’t mean anything.

I think Adrien is the quicker fighter. Quickness offsets speed, all day, every day. It’s all about being quick enough to time the guy with your hand speed. It’s different than just throwing a bunch of fast punches.

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner is headlined by Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, único campeón del mundo de ocho divisiones del boxeo, ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “El Problema” Broner Saturday, Enero 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature two-division world champion Badou Jack battling unbeaten top-rated contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title, former world champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship and unbeaten WBA Interim Featherweight Champion Jhack Tepora defending against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

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CALEB PLANT IMPRESSES WITH IBF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP WIN OVER JOSE UZCATEGUI IN MAIN EVENT OF PBC ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES FROM THE MICROSOFT THEATER AT L.A. LIVE IN LOS ANGELES

Undefeated Brandon Figueroa Defeats Moises Flores in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator; Rising Star Joey Spencer Continues Knockout Streak

Premier Boxing Champions Prelims Showcase Early Knockout Victories by Guillermo Rigondeaux, Ahmed Elbiali and Lindolfo Delgado

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LOS ANGELES (Enero 13) – The challenger proved to be the aggressor as Caleb Plant became the IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, defeating Jose Uzcategui in the main event of the first Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event of 2019, which took place at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles. Plant dominated the whole fight as he maintained a fast and aggressive pace from the opening bell.

With scores of 116-110 dos veces y 115-111 in favor of Plant, the freshly crowned champion, Plant fell to his knees overcome with emotion when he heard “and the new!".

“I’ve worked my whole entire life for this,” said Plant. “I buried my daughter in the process of trying to get this belt. I promised I would bring her this title and that is what I am going to do.”

The super middleweight barnburner started out strong with both combatants throwing exchanges, but Plant did everything in his power to never back down. Uzcategui threw hard right hands to start the second round, but Plant quickly turned the round in his favor as he knocked Uzcategui to the canvas with a flurry of punches, only the third time Uzcategui had been knocked down in his career. A small cut opened under the left eye of Uzcategui to start the third, but he fought through it and fended off Plant’s aggression. One minute into the fourth round, a cut opened up under Plant’s right eye causing blood to stream. That did not stop the Nashville native as threw a hard left hook that once again sent Uzcategui to the canvas.

As the fight progressed, the Venezuelan was unable to utilize his distance, thus allowing Plant to fight on the inside. Despite good exchanges in the seventh and eighth, it became increasingly clear that Uzcategui would need a knockout to hold onto his belt. Uzcategui flipped a switch in the championship rounds and came forward, throwing hard blows to the body and head of Plant. But it was too little too late for Uzcategui as Plant’s ring generalship controlled the pace of the fight, ultimately ending in a unanimous decision.

I knew I caught him clean [when I knocked down Uzcategui], but I knew he wasn’t all the way out so I took my time,” continued Plant. “I stayed relaxed. I stuck to the game plan and got it done just like I said I would.

This is overwhelming. I am a kid who came from nothing. I believed in myself and now I’ve been crowned king. Ahora mismo, I am not thinking ahead. I just want to embrace this moment and soak it in.” 

“I did feel that I had the advantage heading into the fight,”Dijo Uzcátegui. “I went down because I was off balance, but I wasn’t hurt. He started to get tired around the sixth round, which was the plan. Caleb knew how to clench and hold. He was smart. He knew how to stay away from the punches.

“I expected more movement and more boxing out of him,” continued Uzcategui. “I would love the rematch. I think everyone saw a great fight tonight. I gave him the chance at the title and I would hope he would give me the chance to win it back.”

Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa (18-0, 13 KOs) de Weslaco, Texas faced former world title challenger Moises Flores (25-2, 17 KOs) de Guadalajara, Mex. in a WBA Super Bantamweight title eliminator. Figueroa wasted no time attacking Flores in round one as he came forward and threw several hard lefts followed by a body shot that seemed to surprise Flores. Con 30 segundos por jugarse en la ronda, Figueroa went for the body and worked Flores on the inside. While Flores seemed to find his footing at the start of round three, Figueroa unleashed a flurry of punches that sent Flores to the canvas once and then a second time that ended the fight at 1:35 de la tercera ronda.

“Break him down and finish him,” said Figueroa “This is exactly how I expected it to go. I knew that he wasn’t going to handle those body shots. My message to Daniel Roman is that I am going to go home and prepare.

“I used that body work,” continued Figueroa. “I am really strong. I came in at 110 percent and did my job. I could have done better. I am really hard on myself. I know there are things I can continue to work on and will do that as soon as I get home. I am most definitely ready for a title shot.”

Fast-rising undefeated star and PBC Prospect of 2018 Joey Spencer (6-0, 6 KOs) of Linden, Mich., continued his impressive knockout streak as he defeated Brandon Harder (2-2, 1 KO) of Southaven, Pierda., in a super welterweight contest that saw Spencer knocking down Harder three times in less than two rounds. The 18-year-old Spencer, quién luchó 100 peleas como amateur, established his jab early and landed at will. He threw and landed a straight right at the end of round one that sent Harder to his knees. Forty-five seconds into round two, Spencer sent Harder to the canvas again followed by a swarm of punches that ended the fight at 1:27 de la ronda.

“Fans are going to see that I give it my all when I get in the ring and I’m going to put on a show,” said Spencer. “You’re going to get more and more tests in my career and I believe I will rise to the level of my competition. Sometimes you’re in there with an awkward guy, he proves to be a test. I’ll move to six rounds for my next fight. I want to fight four times this year and I’m looking forward to it.”

The Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 featured three bouts that all ended in exciting knockout victories, kicking off a great night of fights.

The Prelim telecast featured the long-awaited ring return of Guillermo Rigondeux (18-1, 12 KOs) who hadn’t fought since December 2017. The Cuban fan-favorite faced Giovanni Delgado of Tacubaya, Mex. (16-9, 9 KOs) and knocked him out in the last second of round one with an overhand left. Delgado could not be saved by the 10 count and the fight was called in favor of Rigondeux.

This is my division. Este es mi tiempo,”Dijo Rigondeaux. “I am the king of 122 libra. Sentí 100 por ciento. Delgado is a good fighter. I take my hat off to him and his team. I came prepared and I am ready to face people that are undefeated. Whoever has a belt, I am taking it. You can expect me back in less than two months.

“I fought my idol tonight,” said Delgado. “I knew he hit hard, but I didn’t know he hit that hard. I have been cleared by the doctor and am fine. Just a little bit in shock.”

A scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout featuring Egypt’s Ahmed Elbiali (18-1, 15 KOs) against 16-year veteran Allan Green (33-6, 22 KOs) de Tulsa, OK saw Elbiali knock Green down in every round. Sin embargo, Green did showcase his experience choosing to go toe-to-toe despite Elbiali’s aggression. Por último, it was a right uppercut followed by an overhand right that sent Green to the canvas as Elbiali scored a knockout at 1:16 de la tercera ronda.

“I was easier than I thought it was going to be,” said Elbiali. “Losing to Pascal the way I did, it messes with you mentally. I was trying to stay on my A-game. Stay focused and thankfully it showed. My game plan clicked really well. I have been sparring with Caleb (Planta) and other great guys. That keeps you sharp and alert. I would love to win a world title and be the first Egyptian win a world championship.”

In the opening bout of the Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1, Mexican Olympian Lindolfo Delgado (8-0, 8 KOs) of Linares, Mex. continued his professional knockout streak as he defeated Sergio Lopez (22-13-1, 15 KOs) of West Covina, CA via knockout at 2:48 de la tercera ronda. Delgado has yet to fight 30 rounds in his eight fights as a professional. He was clearly the aggressor throughout the fight and landed almost 50 percent of his power punches.

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