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Еррол Спенс JR. RETAINS WELTERWEIGHT TITLE WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER MIKEY GARCIA IN MAIN EVENT OF FIRST PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM AT&T STADIUM IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS

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Unbeaten Former Champion David Benavidez Scores Second-Round TKO of J’Leon Love, Undefeated Former Champion Luis Nery Earns Dominant Fifth-Round TKO of McJoe Arroyo & Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Chris Arreola Stops Jean Pierre Augustin In Round Three

***Former Heavyweight Champion Charles Martin Wins Via Disqualification on PBC Prelims on FS1***

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**Арлінгтон, Техас.** (Березня 17, 2019) – **Еррол Спенс молодший.** retained his IBF Welterweight World Championship in his hometown in front of 47,525 fans with a unanimous decision over four-division world champion **Майки Гарсія** in the main event of the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from AT&Стадіон Т в Арлінгтоні, Техас.

“The motivation fighting in front of my hometown crowd made me feel great,” said Spence. “These people have supported me since day one and I wanted to put on a good performance for all of them.”

“I really appreciate the love and support of the fans tonight,” сказав Гарсія. “It’s a great night and all the credit to Errol, he’s a great champion. He’s the truth. He executed his game plan very well.”

The bout started technical, with Spence pumping a consistent jab and attempting to cut the ring off while Garcia was patiently looking for a chance to counter. Garcia had some success early throwing counter left hooks over Spence’s jab, but was never able to get in a rhythm against the busier champion.

“He came out here with a good game plan and kept the distance at his favor,” сказав Гарсія. “I couldn’t get my rhythm going and he did what he had to do. I tried to make adjustments and he kept executing.”

У четвертому раунді, Spence dominated most of the action before Garcia made a late surge and forced Spence into a defensive crouch for the final moments of the round. Garcia kept that energy going early in round five, putting Spence on the defensive temporarily before he regained his momentum and returned to connecting on powerful straight lefts.

Spence increased his body-punching as the fight went on and looked to wear down the fighter who was moving up in weight. Garcia began bleeding from his nose in round eight, at which point Spence increased his output and landed 35, 29, 34 і 25 punches in rounds nine through 12 відповідно, according to CompuBox.

“Throughout training camp, a lot of commentators thought he was too smart and I couldn’t box as well as him,” said Spence. “I showed I can box and I can move my head if I want to. The game is to be smart, it’s the sweet science. I had the size and reach advantage, so why not use it to take away the jab? It’s a weapon for me and it takes away one of his weapons.”

“I was able to hold my own,” сказав Гарсія. “I felt good and I felt strong myself. I think he felt my power, but he definitely has power also.”

While Garcia showed his mettle in making it the distance, Spence was simply too effective, with one judge even scoring round 11 10-8 for Spence. Spence threw a career-high 1082 punches and out landed Garcia by a staggering 345 для 75 margin.

After 12-rounds of action, all three judges saw the fight for Spence, десятками 120-108 в два рази і 120-107.

“I give Mikey Garcia all the credit for taking this fight,” said Spence. “Mikey and I put on a great show in front of all these lovely fans. I respect him so much and I appreciate him for stepping up.”

“We just went 12-rounds with a great welterweight champion,” сказав Гарсія. “That’s a feat no one has done recently. I’m proud of what I was able to do. I have to go back and think about it. I will probably go back to lighter divisions but we’ll have to think about it.”

Після бою, Spence declared that he wanted to fight boxing legend and welterweight titleholder **Менні Пакьяо** наступний, who entered the ring after the fight.

“He’s broken records here before, he’s a legend in the sport and it’d be my honor to fight him next,” said Spence.

“Так, why not?” said Pacquiao, when asked about facing Spence next. “We’ll give the fans a good fight. I’m so happy to be here at AT&T Stadium and I hope I will be back here soon.”

У со-головній події, unbeaten former 168-pound world champion **Девід Бенавідес**(21-0, 18 КО) переважають **J'Leon Любов** (24-3-1, 13 КО) to earn a second-round stoppage in their super middleweight matchup.

“It’s a dream come true to fight on this stage in front of these fans,” said Benavidez. “These fans give me the motivation to get up every day and go the extra mile.”

From the opening bell Love sought to crowd the taller Benavidez, but the 22-year-old Benavidez quickly made him pay, landing a powerful left hook that stunned Love. Love was able to last the round, but took more powerful hooks from Benavidez before the bell.

“I expected to knock him out, but when I hit him with the first god shot, I knew he wasn’t going to last,” said Benavidez. “I tried to pace myself, but it wasn’t necessary tonight.”

Benavidez wasted little time in the second round, delivering power shots that put Love on the run. Benavidez caught Love with a clean combo on the ropes that stunned Love and forced referee Laurence Cole to jump in and stop the bout 1:14 в турі два, as Benavidez began to throw furious combos.

“He was getting his shots off, but I don’t think I was taking too much punishment,” said Love. “I wasn’t out of the game completely but he did catch me with a couple good shots.”

Після бою, Benavidez set his sights on WBC Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Dirrell, who was in attendance at the fight.

“I saw Anthony Dirrell with the WBC belt. He can’t call himself champion until he fights me. That’s my belt. I’m going to go get it. It’s mine.”

Additional action featured former bantamweight champion **Луїс Нері** (29-0, 23 КО) knock down former champion **McJoe Арройо** (18-3, 8 КО) four times on his way to a fifth-round victory by stoppage in his U.S. дебют.

“We’re two great fighters who were here to put on a show,” said Nery. “That’s what you have to expect from fighters of our caliber. I’m happy to start on the right foot here in my U.S. debut and show everyone I’m still the best at bantamweight.”

Nery stalked Arroyo from the opening bell, throwing big power shots that forced his opponent to fight off his back foot. З 45 seconds left in round two, Nery scored his first knockdown with a left that stunned him and follow-up combination that put Arroyo on the canvas.

Arroyo was unable to keep the hard-charging Nery from coming forward and again hit the mat late in round three, as a wide left hook hurt Arroyo before he was put down from a flurry that followed. The trouble continued for Arroyo in round four, as he was knocked down twice more in the final minute of the round.

“I never felt like I was dazed or anything, they were just hard punches,” said Arroyo. “I went down but got right back up. If it were up to me I’d have kept going. I have to give respect to my opponent for his performance. This isn’t the end of my career. I’ve seen him fight before but I was surprised by his power. It was his night tonight.”

After the fourth round, Arroyo’s corner stopped the bout, making the official stoppage 10 seconds into round five. Nery dominated the bout, out landing Arroyo 87 для 36, при посадці 44 відсотків його ударів влади.

“We’re going to train hard and hopefully by June, we’ll have the belt back,” said Nery. “I want to win back my belt, then unify the division.”

The opening bout on pay-per-view saw heavyweight fan-favorite **Кріс Арреола** (38-5-1, 33 КО) score a third-round stoppage over previously unbeaten **Jean Pierre Augustin** (17-1-1, 12 КО).

“Augustin is a hungry kid who tried to make a name off of me,” Саїд Арреола. “I lose and I’m out, but I’m not going out. I touched him a couple of times and saw he was hurt. I stayed calm and the stoppage came.”

After blood started pouring from Arreola’s nose towards the end of round two, Ріверсайд, California-native got off to a quick start in round three, connecting with a straight left that stunned Augustin and nearly sent him to the canvas in the opening seconds.

As the round progressed, Augustin tried to hold and move to regain his composure, but was eventually caught with a flurry in the neutral corner that put him on the canvas. While he got up and was able to continue, another flurry in Augustin’s corner, including a big overhand left, eventually forced referee Neal Young to stop the fight 2:03 в трьох круглих.

“Every fighter feels like they can continue, але це те, що це, it’s out of my control,” said Augustin. “I was more stunned than hurt, but he jumped on me and finished.”

In the dominant final round Arreola landed 18 з 30 електричні удари, compared to just three punches landed in the round by Augustin.

“I love fighting,” Саїд Арреола. “We’re both were trying to beat each other up and I love it. I’m blessed to be a fighter.”

Preceding the pay-per-view, PBC Prelims on FS1 featured former heavyweight champion **Чарльз Мартін** (26-2-1. 23 КО) winning via disqualification against previously unbeaten **Gregory Corbin** (15-1, 9 КО) in the eighth-round of their showdown. After deducting a point from Corbin in rounds four, five and six because of low blows, referee Mark Calo-oy stopped the bout in round eight after another low blow. The official time of the disqualification came 53 seconds into round eight.

“I don’t think he really wanted to fight, he wanted to hit me low and see how much he could get away with,” сказав Мартін. “I could sense that he didn’t want to engage anymore.”

“Це те, що є, I thought I was hitting him on the belt,” said Corbin. “We wanted to go to the body, I thought he was tired. I hurt him once, but the low blows did it for me.”

“We’re going to get back in camp, take a few days off and then get back to work,” сказав Мартін. “We’re staying busy in 2019.”

The event was promoted by Man Down Promotions and Garcia Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports

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Еррол Спенс JR. VS. MIKEY GARCIA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ФОТО

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**Welterweight Champion Spence Jr. & Four-Division World Champion Garcia Headline PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event This Saturday from AT&Стадіон Т в Арлінгтоні, Техас**

***“I’m going to punish him and make him wish he took his brother’s advice***
***to not take this fight,” – Комора для продуктів***

***“Getting this victory will forever leave my name in the history books. No other fighter is daring to do what I’m doing,” – Гарсія***

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**Арлінгтон, Техас.** (Березня 13, 2019) – Unbeaten IBF Welterweight World ChampionЕррол Спенс молодший. and undefeated four-division champion **Майки Гарсія** went face-to-face at AT&Стадіон Т в Арлінгтоні, Texas Wednesday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe at the same venue this Saturday in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event.

Spence and Garcia shared their thoughts on Saturday’s highly anticipated event and posed for photos for media in attendance ahead of this historic event.

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Ось те, що учасники прес-конференції повинен був сказати середу:

**Еррол Спенс JR.**

“This is a dream come true fighting in my hometown at AT&Стадіон Т. I can’t wait to put on a great performance. Seeing Mikey’s face here today, it’s got me hungrier than ever to put on a great performance

“The size difference won’t matter. Skill for skill and talent for talent, I’m more dominant than him in every aspect. I’ll beat him at anything he wants to do. On paper he’s the toughest opponent to date, but once we get in the ring we’ll find out.

“I don’t think anyone has the power to knock me out. We don’t allow that kind of mentality into training camp. I hope he tries though.

“Mikey is supposed to think he’s going to win this fight. He called me out, so they obviously think that they see something. I’m glad he’s as confident as I am. I hope he keeps that same energy inside of the ring.

“Our training camp, we train for a hard 12 раундовий бій. We prepare for a bruising fight. If I knock him out early, then that’s a bonus. We trained for the distance because we know anything can happen in a fight.

“I’m always calm, that’s just my demeanor. I could talk to Mikey Garcia in the locker room before the fight then come out and knock his head off. I’m always on go. I’m naturally like this. I’ve been ready to go for eight weeks. I’m tired of seeing him and I’m just ready for fight night.

“I can’t worry about what Mikey sees in me. I let my coach worry about it. Everyone thinks they see something looking on the outside, but it’s a lot harder once you’re in the ring.

“This win makes me pound-for-pound number one. Mikey has a great record and a big fan base and I feel like winning this fight turns me into a star. Everyone wants to take Floyd Mayweather’s place as the face of boxing, and this puts me on the right track to become the face of boxing and the best fighter in the world.

“This is a legendary fight. This is where we see what fighters are made of. There have been a lot of great fights when little guys came up and beat a bigger fighter. You can’t ever write off the little guy. This is going to be a hard fight.

“I know I’m the best fighter in the world and I’m going to show it Saturday night. I’m going to punish him and make him wish he took his brother’s advice to not take this fight.”

**MIKEY GARCIA**

“I have all the tools and all the skills needed to beat Errol Spence Jr. When it comes to timing, швидкість, reflexes and defense, you name it, I’m better.

“Here in Texas, it’s like a second home. I’ve won two world titles here. Having great fan support at the grand arrival was a special moment for me.

“I’ve got to go in there Saturday night and show why I picked this fight. I want to make history and this is the one that will get me there.

“I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win this fight. We trained very hard. Ми можемо піти 12 rounds for sure. Але, if I get a chance to hurt my opponent, I’m definitely going to jump on him and get the knockout.

“У суботу ввечері, Errol is going to find out why I picked this fight. All of my opponents say they don’t see anything special when they watch me, until they get into the ring.

“I know what I have to do on fight night. I know all the work that I put in. I didn’t put all that effort in for nothing. У суботу ввечері, I have to execute. Once I get inside the ring, that switch will turn on.

“I have to fight the best fight of my life. If I don’t, then I can’t overcome the challenge. You don’t win a fight with size and weight. We fight smart, we fight intelligently and pick our shots. There are a lot of factors. That’s how I win this fight.

“Getting this victory will forever leave my name in the history books. No other fighter is daring to do what I’m doing. I’m here to make history and this fight does that. This fight is about big challenges and obstacles.

“All the attention and buzz about this fight is for real. It’s not often you get a fight like this. Undefeated champions in their prime facing each other. If you want to witness history, you better buy a ticket or the pay-per-view.”

**DERRICK ДЖЕЙМС, тренер Спенса**

“Getting up on the stage today, it was like fight night. I feel what Errol and Mikey are feeling. It’s go-time for both of these guys.

“Mikey Garcia is a great opponent, but he’s still just another opponent. We’re going to go in there and show him why we’re better. Errol is feeling great, so I am too.

“Ring intelligence is definitely one of Mikey’s best attributes. But he’s never been in the ring with Errol. Errol has been in the ring sparring with Floyd Mayweather before and I don’t think Mikey has the same ring intelligence as him.

“Errol knows what he should be doing and what he shouldn’t be doing during fight week. He will be ready on Saturday night.”

**Роберт Гарсія, Garcia’s Brother & Тренер**

“Not only have all of our sparring partners told us this, but his opponents always say the same thing. Once they’re in the ring, they realize how hard Mikey hits and how strong he is. Spence doesn’t know that but he’ll find out Saturday.

“A lot of fighters have problems with southpaws like Spence, but Mikey has a lot of experience facing lefties and I’m confident that won’t be a factor.

“Spence’s style is pretty basic, so it’s not too hard to find sparring partners to emulate him. Spence does everything right, just like Mikey. From a preparation standpoint, his style isn’t a big challenge.

“We haven’t just been facing regular sparring partners. They’re experienced, talented and undefeated fighters. He’s facing middleweights to get ready for this one and I know he will be.”

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Спенс проти. Garcia is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event that is headlined by unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. defending his title against four-division world champion Mikey Garcia on Saturday, Березня 16 from AT&Стадіон Т в Арлінгтоні, Техас.

The PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature undefeated former super middleweight champion David Benavidezbattling veteran contender J’Leon Love, unbeaten former bantamweight champion Luis Nery taking on former champion McJoe Arroyo and fan-favorite Chris Arreola facing unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin.

Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT featuring former heavyweight world champion **Чарльз Мартін** squaring off against unbeaten Dallas-native **Gregory Corbin.**

Спенс проти. Garcia will be shown on big screens across the nation through FathomEvents. Квитки можна придбати на сайті www.FathomEvents.com або в беруть участь у театральних касах відділень.

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THREE UNDEFEATED MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS PROSPECTS TO HEADLINE FRIDAY, Квітня 5 ShoBox: НОВЕ ПОКОЛІННЯ TRIPLEHEADER

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***Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez And Andres Cortes Featured In Separate Bouts Live on SHOWTIME From Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas***

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**Лас-Вегас** – Березня 13, 2019 – Three undefeated prospects will make their *ShoBox: Нове покоління* debut as super bantamweight **Angelo Leo** and super featherweights **Ксав'єр Мартінес** і **Андрес Кортес** compete in separate bouts on a Mayweather Promotions card live on SHOWTIME Friday, Квітня 5 (10 p.m. ET / PT) від *Сем Місто Живий* в Лас-Вегасі.

Top 122-pound prospect Leo (16-0, 8 КО) will square off against Filipino **Neil Tabanao** (17-4, 11 КО) in a 10-round bout in the *ShoBox* головна подія, while super featherweight Martinez (13-0, 9 КО) візьме на себе **John Moralde** (21-2, 11 КО) in a 10-round co-featured attraction. У телеконвекторі, Las Vegas prospect **Cortes** (10-0, 6 КО) will face Baltimore’s **Jahmal Дайер** (9-1, 5 КО) у вісім круглих напівлегкій бій супер.

Tickets for the Mayweather Promotions’ Sin City Showdown are priced at $25, $50 і $75 and can be purchased by visiting: https://mayweatherpromotions.com/events/
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“Mayweather Promotions is excited to bring the Sin City Showdown back this year, as it is home to a roster of talented prospects,”, - сказав Леонард Еллербе, Генеральний директор Мейвезер Акції. “The card features three of our young talented undefeated prospects Angelo Leo, Ксав'єр Мартінес, and Andres Cortes making their television debuts. It’s exciting to see these guys climb the ranks, as they look to take their careers to the next level. Each one of them will be facing tough competition on fight night. I expect nothing but fireworks.”

“We have three unbeaten and untested prospects ready for the next step of their careers in Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez and Andres Cortes,»Сказав Гордон Хол, Executive Producer, Старший віце-президент, Production, Showtime Networks Inc. "*ShoBox* is all about introducing and developing new talent. It’s about pushing young prospects outside of their comfort zone, matching them tough and discovering the next generation of champions in the process. I look forward to see whether or not Leo, Martinez and Cortes will rise to the occasion.”

Originally from New Mexico and currently residing in Las Vegas, Лев, 24, recorded a unanimous decision over Alberto Torres in his 2019 debut on the non-televised undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Уго Руїс. Лев, who started boxing when he was eight, amassed a notable amateur resume, winning the state Golden Gloves and Jr. Golden Gloves Championships before turning pro at 18. Leo debuted under the Mayweather Promotions banner in November of 2017 with a fourth-round knockout of Dominican Republic’s Yasmaly Basilio Peguero-Nieves.

“This fight came to me at the perfect time,” said Leo, who has fought four of his last six bouts at *Сем Місто Живий*. “I’m in great condition coming off my recent fight last month. I think Tabanao is good fighter and a good counter-puncher. He fought good competition and he went the distance with a former world champion, so I know I have a tough fight ahead. He is a dangerous fighter but I have a solid plan. I have a unique style and I think I bring a lot to the table with my speed, angles and body shots. Fans should expect an exciting fight on April 5.”

Tabanao, 24, made his pro debut in 2012 in his home country of the Philippines. He will make his United States debut next month as he looks to move up the super bantamweight ranks. Tabanao won the WBO Oriental Featherweight Title in 2016 with a third-round technical knockout of Ibrahim Balla. In his next fight, Tabanao lost the belt when he dropped a unanimous decision to Isaac Dogboe, who would go on to become the WBO Super Bantamweight World Champion. Tabanao suffered two consecutive defeats after losing to Dogboe but has admirably rebounded by winning his last four bouts.

“My trainer Sonny Dollente is working hard to prepare me for this fight,” said Tabanao. “We know this is our first fight in the States and TV debut, so we are working especially hard to put on a great performance and we thank Mayweather Promotions for this opportunity. Angelo Leo is a good fighter but we have a good strategy. It has always been my dream to represent The Philippines and to be known as a great boxer. This fight will bring me one step closer to my dream.”

Мартінес, Сакраменто, Каліфорнія., is best known for his crafty and powerful fighting style and is regarded by many as a prospect to watch. After losing his first two amateur fights, he amassed a record of 88-10. He won the Jr. Golden Gloves in 2010, змагалися в 2012 і 2013 Nationals Championships and was ranked No. 3 amateur in the country in 2013. He turned pro in Mexico at 17 and joined the Mayweather Promotions team in late 2016 with a unanimous decision win over Wilfredo Garriga at *Сем Місто Живий*. He’s coming off five straight knockout victories, with his most recent being an impressive fifth-round knockout against Deivi Julio Bassa on February 9. Martinez is looking for a statement victory over Moralde to assert his pedigree in the 130-pound division.

“It feels great to get back in the ring,” said Martinez. “I’m happy Mayweather Promotions found another great matchup for me, and on national television. Now it’s time for me to do my part as a fighter by training hard and getting the win. I came in to training camp with a fresh mindset and ready to go to war. I’m ready for whatever Moralde brings to the table. I don’t know much about him other than he has the guts to fight me. I heard two opponents said, ’No,’ to this fight because they didn’t want to face me.”

Moralde, who made his pro debut in 2011 as a 17-year-old, will see his toughest test to date when he meets rising star Martinez. Hailing from Davao del Sur in the Philippines, Moralde, хто 2-2 в останніх чотирьох боях, is looking to redeem himself in this pivotal matchup. Його U.S. Дебют в 2017 didn’t go as planned as he was handed the first loss of his career at the hands of Toka Khan Clary. He rebounded quickly against Ismail Muwendo but lost by decision against Jamel Herring in his next fight. He scored a second-round knockout victory over Elmer Colve in his last outing.

“It feels great to have another opportunity to put my skills on display for the world to see on national TV,” said Moralde. “I’m up against a tough fighter; we both have a tough fight ahead. I have to make a statement. This is the fight that will get me where I want to go. I want to fight the toughest and I’m ready to face anyone they put in front of me.”

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Cortes, 22, fell in love with the sweet science at an early age as he watched his brother Luis at the gym. He started training at Elite Boxing Gym when he was six, alongside Juan Heraldez and Andrew Tabiti, who would later become his Mayweather Promotions stablemates. He had a reported record of 130-20 as an amateur and turned pro in 2016. He caught the attention of Floyd Mayweather while sparring with lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. Cortes joined Mayweather Promotions soon after. He has won four of his last six fights by knockout including his last outing against Eder Amaro Fajardo on January 17. З перемогою, Cortes will be one step closer to becoming a legitimate contender.

“I’ve only taken off one week from the gym since my last fight in January,” said Cortes. "Я прекрасно себе почуваю. Я 100 percent prepared for whatever my opponent brings my way. I’ve been working on my power and my strength with my conditioning coach and overall development as a fighter. I’m ready for my next challenge.”

Baltimore’s Dyer, 27, picked up boxing at 19 and after a brief amateur career turned pro in March of 2017. He scored an impressive 22-second first-round knockout of Dwayne Martin in just his third professional bout. He was named 2017 Rookie of the Year by *Boxing Along the Beltway*, a Washington, D.C. boxing publication, and has won five fights in a row, most recently against promising undefeated prospect Carlos Dixon.

“I’m coming fresh off a fight so I’m still in great shape,” said Dyer. “Andres Cortes is a good fighter, але я кращий боєць. I’m training to go a full eight rounds, but if I find an opportunity before then, Я збираюся взяти його. I’ve been waiting for a chance to show the world how good of a fighter I am, і це його. This is my time to show the world who I am.”

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Про *ShoBox: Нове покоління*

З моменту свого створення в липні 2001, критиками SHOWTIME бокс серії, *ShoBox: Нове покоління* має ознаки молодий талант відповідає жорстким. The *ShoBox* філософія по телебаченню захоплюючим, натовпу приємно і матчах, забезпечуючи полігоном для бажаючих перспективи рішучості боротися за титул чемпіона світу. Деякі з зростаючого списку 79 бойовиків, які з'явилися на *ShoBox* і передові зібрати світових титулів включає: Еррол Спенс молодший, Андре Уорд, Deontay Уайлдер, Ерісланді Лара, Шон Портер, Гері Расселл-молодший, Ламонт Пітерсон, Гільєрмо Рігондо, Ноніто Донер, Девон Александр, Карл Фроч, Роберт Герреро, Тімоті Бредлі, Джессі Варгас, Хуан Мануель Лопес, Чед Доусон, Полі Маліньяджі, Ріккі Хаттон, Келлі Павлік, Пол Вільямс і більше.

бокс, FIGHTNIGHT ЖИВИЙ

SHIPPIN’ UP TO BOSTON: FIGHTNIGHT LIVE TO AIR MURPHYS BOXING CARD, DROPKICK MURPHYS CONCERT ON ST. PATRICK’S SATURDAY

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Зручний для вболівальників, FREE Facebook platform with nearly 5.2 million views to feature live access from sold-out House of Blues in the shadows of Fenway Park.

Інтернет: HTTPS://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

ПРЕС-РЕЛІЗ

НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Березня 12, 2019) – For the second-straight year, **FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast** has something for everyone as the fan-friendly and completely FREE platform celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys and Murphys Boxing. Music fans and fight enthusiasts from across the nation and around the globe can catch the Dropkick Murphys in concert and an outstanding card with international appeal on Saturday – via any device where Facebook is available – brought to fans by the promotion born out of the Dropkick Murphys popular Celtic punk band.

The free, interactive series – which has entertained almost 5.2 million fans since its platform premiere in May of 2017 – visits the shadows of Fenway once again to continue its March schedule. The three-show March is part of a 2019 first quarter that showcases an outstanding six-card lineup featuring six different promotions and spanning four cities, which began with three February shows and two March shows already that combined for more than 860,000 думки.

“This is my favorite day of the year,” сказав **Ken Casey,** Dropkick Murphys Frontman and President and Founder, Murphys боксу. “We have a sold-out venue and an excellent boxing card, and Facebook will give our fans around the world a live look inside on the Dropkick Murphys, Murphys Boxing and FIGHTNIGHT LIVE channels.”

In Saturday’s the main event, NABA Champion **Mark DeLuca** (22-1, 13 КО) бере на себе **Джиммі Вільямс** (16-1-1, 5 КО) in an all-New England battle of super welterweights. Also seeing action will be NABA light heavyweight titleholder CharlesСприяти (17-0, 8 КО), putting his unblemished mark on the line against battle-tested Chicago native **Mike Jimenez** (22-1-2, 14 КО). The stacked card will also see top-tier middleweight contender and Irish favorite **Гері “Шип” О'Салліван**(29-3, 20 КО) take on popular New Englander Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 КО). Тим часом, Irish nationals clash as **Noel Murphy** (12-1-1, 2 КО) takes on undefeated John Joyce (7-0, 4 КО) and undefeated heavyweight **Найл Кеннеді** (12-0-1, 7 КО) is also scheduled to make an appearance, representing The Emerald Isle on its celebrated weekend.

“Вулиця. Paddy’s Day in Boston with the Dropkick Murphys is becoming one of our favorite FIGHTNIGHT LIVE traditions, but Saturday’s card may be the finest in the history of our platform in terms of title fights and quality matchups from top to bottom,” сказав **Марк Фретто**, Директор і директор з розвитку бізнесу, Linacre Media. “Combine that lineup with a live set from Ken Casey and the Dropkick Murphys, it’s unbeatable, and since the House of Blues is sold-out, we’ll get you inside and up close with Facebook.”

Now in its second season, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast is the fan-friendly Facebook platform that – серед інших аспектів – prides itself on the real-time conversations held between fight commentators and the viewing audience. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has showcased more than 515 fighters and 16 promotions during 31 live event broadcasts from 18 different cities since May 2017, and in doing so, the interactive platform has generated the loyal interest of fight fans from across the United States and around the globe, including significant audiences in Mexico, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, and even fans in South America, Asia and Australia.

Since May 2017, the numbers on the 30-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of **167,483 views per event** and almost **5.2 million total views** for the franchise. Since Sept. 2018, **Season II shows have averaged more than 269,000 думки**.

вересень. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” (594,447) from the Sands in Bethlehem, the Dec. 2018 “Queens and Kings of Queens Card” (379,758) в Нью-Йорку, the Nov. 2018 “Hard Hitting Showtime Collaboration” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “Рой Джонс-молодший. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), the Oct. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), the Oct. 2018 hour-long Bareknuckle “Freeview” (292,253), the Nov. 2018 “Titans In The Capital” (256,871), Вересень. 2017 “Real Deal Promotions: Empire State” від Resorts World Casino (225,000), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) and the August 2017 CES “Super Saturday” від Фоксвудса (203,000) all logged 200,000 or more views, and collectively the 30-show series has seen a total of more than **5,191,976 views across all devices.**

У доповненні до необроблених числах зростання аудиторії, повністю інтерактивний, fan-friendly productions have seen **більш ніж 419,000 колективні живі поштові зобов'язання** (більш ніж 13,000 per show), в тому числі понад 324,000 “сподобалося” або “любить,” almost 56,000 comments and more than 18,000 акції.

вересень. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” from the Sands in Bethlehem set a new bar with **594,447 думки** і верес. 2017 Даблхедер DiBella-CES набрав три чверті мільйона переглядів лише за чотири місяці. вересень. 2017 DiBella card saw **більш ніж 40,000 телеглядач взаємодії** в тому числі майже 39,000 “сподобалося” або “любить” and the March 17, 2018, Murphy’s “Вулиця. Patrick’s Day Clash” set a new high-water mark for shares with 2,182.

The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE page on Facebook has more than 87,000 фанати і більше **94,000 followers.**

Створений і вироблений Линакр ЗМІ з Нью-Йорка, серія FIGHTNIGHT ЖИВИЙ має професійні диктори, множинні ракурси, телевізійні графіки, повтори і за кадром доступу та інтерв'ю. У потоковому шоу доступні по всьому світу, де Facebook доступний. Ця ініціатива не тільки дозволяє уболівальникам з усього світу, щоб налаштуватися на, але і дає багатообіцяючим бійцям глобальну платформу, щоб продемонструвати свої здібності, дає промотори доступний “трансляції” рішення і дає спонсорам можливість досягти масової аудиторії за допомогою брендованого контенту.

FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 дати буде офіційно оголошено в найближчі тижні.

FIGHTNIGHT ЖИВИЙ доступна в Інтернеті за адресою: HTTPS://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

Слідкуйте за всіма подіями в соціальних мережах на FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE на Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Instagram and@FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ on Twitter, або використовуючи хештег #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Для останніх подій Лінакра ЗМІ і розклад мовлення, слідкуйте за @LinacreMedia на всіх соціальних платформах або використовуйте теги #LinacreMediaEvents або #LinacreMediaOnTV.

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бокс, США боксу

USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: Джон “Quietman” Руїс

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From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Березня 12, 2019) – From the projects to owning arguably the most respected individual title in sports, **Джон “Quietman” Руїс** remains the only Latino to capture the coveted world heavyweight title.

Руїс, 47, is a proud Puerto-Rican American boxer who grew-up in a Chelsea, Массачусетс. The two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion, defeated USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Famer **Евандер Холіфілд** in the second of their three title fights, to secure for the first time, the world heavyweight crown.

Оформлено боксер-любитель,, Ruiz compiled a 50-5 запис, similar to his final pro record of 44-9-1 (30 КО) між 1992-2010, including gold- medal performances at the All-New England Championships, USA Boxing National Championships and the Los Angeles Olympic Festival, which elevated him to the No. 1 light heavyweight position in the United States ratings.

Ruiz was also an outstanding all-around athlete at Chelsea High, particularly in football, in which he was an all-star. He started boxing at the age of seven, eventually developing his skills at the Somerville Boxing Club.

“Boxing was the only sport I figured I’d have a good chance of succeeding,” Руїс (pictured here on far left) explained why he pursued boxing as opposed to football or another team sport. “The other sports you had to go to college, and I didn’t have the grades.”

Ruiz never looked back and no boxer ever got more out of their God-given skills than him. After winning his first tournament (PAL in New Jersey), he became part of the USA Team that traveled to Sweden to compete in a dual-meet.

“Outside of Puerto Rico (he lived there for 6-7 years in his early youth),” Ruiz remembered fondly. “I had never traveled outside of the United States. USA Boxing gave me an opportunity to travel there, Австралія, Italy and all over the United States. Even more than how those experiences prepared me for the pro ranks, it gave me a taste of life experience, traveling to places I never would have been able to go to on my own. Amateur boxing also gave me structure and confidence in myself for when I turned pro. I also met so many different people, fighters and coaches, from all over the world.”

In addition to his aforementioned victory at the Los Angles Olympic Festival, which qualified him as a Team USA member to compete in the World Championships in Australia (закінчений 6^ї в світі), perhaps the highlight of his amateur career was defeating **Torsten May**, the 1992 Olympic gold medal winner from Germany, at a dual meet in Florida.

“My association with John goes back to 1990,” доданої **Al Valenti**, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “I was thrilled that a local kid was honing his skills in the boxing ring. John made an incredible impact on the National Amateur boxing scene in the early nineties; making it all the way to the Olympic Trials in Worcester (Массачусетс). Having been involved in the trials was extra special for me because John was such a great competitor and good kid. Boxing history will have a place for John Ruiz, not many survived 36 rounds with Evander. Being the first Latino World Heavyweight Champion was quite an accomplishment for “Quietman”.

Ruiz turned pro August 20, 1992, winning a four-round unanimous decision over Kevin Parker. During his pro career, he defeated top contemporary names such as Holyfield,**James Thunder**, **Jerry Ballard**, **Fernely Felix**, **Kirk Johnson**, **Фрес Окендо**, **Andrew Golota** і **Джаміль Маклайн**.

History was made March 3, 2013 в Лас-Вегасі, when he became only the second fighter to drop Holyfield en route to his WBA title-winning fight by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, earning him instant notoriety as the first Latino to hold the coveted world heavyweight title belt.

John Ruiz met President George W. Bush in the White House after becoming the first Latino to become world heavyweight boxing champion (Picture courtesy of the Boston Herald)

“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” Він продовжував, “but my main goal was to provide for my family and I always maintained that goal. Most fighters don’t succeed, but at the end of the day, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, але, when I hear people talk about it today, Я думаю, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”

Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Спортивний зал) in Medford, Массачусетс, not too far from where he grew up in Chelsea and trained in Somerville. It has been a registered club member by USA Boxing since 2012, але, що ще більш важливо, it’s Ruiz’ way of giving back to amateur boxing.

“I felt there was a need to help more kids and give them an opportunity to get out of the house and do something productive and fun,” Ruiz commented. “They all have a chance to work on self confidence and one could possibly become world champion. I feel obligated to help kids because I remember years ago when I was in the same position. They need guidance. If I didn’t have all the support I did growing up, I wouldn’t have turned out the way I did. I want to help kids understand how to accomplishment their goals.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

Сьогодні, John lives in Palm City, Флорида. He’s a correctional officer for the Martin County Sheriff Department. “Winning the world title twice as a pro was awesome,” Ruiz concluded, “but I definitely enjoyed the amateurs more than the pros, even though I would have loved to have represented the USA in the Olympics. USA Boxing opened up my mind to different things, taking me off the streets of Chelsea to made me feel……special.”

John Ruiz has always preached, “Follow Your Dreams!” and he’s still doing that today.

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бокс, Fox Sports 1, Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів

Super Welterweight Contender Jamontay Clark Battles Unbeaten Vernon Brown on Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday, Березня 24 from MGM National Harbor In Maryland

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**Super Lightweight Jose Miguel Borrego, Middleweight Prospect Lorenzo Simpson & Super Welterweight Brandon Quarles Step In for Separate Bouts in PBC Prelims on FS1 Beginning at**
**6 p.m. Та / 3:00. PT**

**Квитки у вільному продажу!**

**НАЦІОНАЛЬНА ГАВАНІ** (Березня 11, 2019) – Exciting super welterweight contender **Jamontay Кларк** joins the Peterson brothers on a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes show on Sunday, Березня 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Clarkwill take on Vernon Brown of Chicago in a 10-round super welterweight match that will open the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. І. Два-чемпіон світу **Ламонт Пітерсон** takes on former junior welterweight world champion **Сергій Lipinets** in a 12-round welterweight match that will headline the show. Ентоні Пітерсон, Lamont’s brother, battles former junior lightweight world champion **Argenis Мендес** in a 10-round junior welterweight bout that serves as the co-main event.

The Peterson brothers are an inspirational duo that rose from poverty and homelessness in Washington D.C. as children to become professional boxers and reach an elite level in the sport. They will be fighting as the main and co-main event in these nationally televised bouts for the first time since 2006 and will look to put on a show for fans just outside of their hometown.

The 24-year-old Clark (13-1, 7 КО) was on an impressive roll, having defeated Domonique Dolton and previously unbeaten Ivan Golub, before his match against Jeison Rosario last August. Боротьба з Цинциннаті, he dropped a tough unanimous decision to Rosario in the first loss of his career. He will be looking to bounce back against the 29-year-old Brown (10-0-1, 7 КО), who had a busy 2018 з трьома перемогами – two by way of knockout.

The FS1 prelims broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. Та / 3:00. PT and feature Mexican slugger **Хосе** **Miguel Borrego** (14-2, 13 КО) clashing with California’s **Jerry Thomas** (14-1-1, 8 КО) у вісім круглих супер легкий матч. It will also seeBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 КО) battling Kansas-native **Аарон Колі** (15-2-1, 7 КО) у восьмираундовому бою в середній вазі, plus Baltimore’s **Lorenzo Simpson** (2-0, 2 КО) приймаючи на **Earl Henry** (0-1-1) in a four-round super welterweight attraction.

Квитки на заходи, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and HeadBangers Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased by visitingwww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.

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Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku.

Для отримання більш детальної інформації: візит www.premierboxingchampions.com, ХТ
tp://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage і www.foxdeportes.com, Слідуйте за щебетатьPremierBoxing, @PBConFOX, FOXSports, FOXDeportes, @MGMNatlHarbor, TGBPromotions, і @swanson_comm або стати фанатом у Facebook за адресою www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/foxsports і www.facebook.com/foxdeportes.

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Former Two-Division Champion Danny Garcia Battles All-Action Adrian Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, Квітня 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Каліфорнія

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Більше! Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Faces Alexander Dimitrenko & Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Brandon Figueroa Takes on Yonfrez Parejo in Interim WBA 122-Pound Title Fight To Kick Off Action Beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Квитки у вільному продажу!

Карсон, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Березня 7, 2019) – Колишній дворазовий чемпіон світу Денні “Швидко” Гарсія will battle hard-hitting veteran Адріан Гранадос in a 12-round welterweight bout that will headline the live prime time event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Квітня 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park (formerly StubHub Center) Карсон, Каліфорнія.

Heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.бере на себеAlexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroabattles Venezuela’sYonfrez 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.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, спільно з DSG Promotions, вже у продажу. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. для 6:00 p.m.

“Danny Garcia is one of the preeminent boxers of this generation,” said Tom Brown, Президент TGB Акції. “He’s a champion through and through. His resume is a veritable ‘Who’s Who?’ of the best at 140 і 147 pounds over the last 10 роки. He’s hungry to get his title back and he’s willing to go through anyone to do that. Adrian Granados is a tough competitor looking to join the championship ranks and Danny represents the most direct route. It’s the kind of clash that makes for entertaining matches. The fans at Dignity Health Sports Park and watching on FOX and FOX Deportes on April 20 are in for a treat.”

“Danny Garcia knows that he¹s going to have to be on his A-game, as a victory over Adrian Granados puts him back in position to regain his welterweight championship,” сказав Леонард Еллербе, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “Adrian Granados is a fighter thatalways comes to put on exciting fights and holds nothing back against his opponents. The action leading up to the main event is sure to be crowd pleasers. I expect the fans in attendance to bring the energy to Dignity Health Sports Park and those tuning in on FOX and FOX Deportes will be fully entertained as well.”

Гарсія (34-2, 20 КО) has fought and defeated many of the most formidable opponents at 140 and 147-pounds spanning two generations-Erik Morales, Заб Джуда, Kendall Holt, Амір Хан, Лукас Матісс, Paulie Malignaggi and Lamont Peterson among them. Six of his seven opponents in the welterweight division were former or current world champions and 12 з його останніх 16 opponents overall carried the same distinction. Included in that run was a headlining performance live on FOX in January 2016, when he defeated Robert Guerrero to capture his welterweight title in Los Angeles. Representing the fighting city of Philadelphia, the 30-year-old most recently lost an exciting and narrow decision to Shawn Porter in their September title fight.

“I cannot wait to get back in the ring and put on the Danny Garcia show once again,” сказав Гарсія. “Granados was talking a big game when we first announced the fight and I plan on proving him wrong on April 20. The Southern California fans have always treated me right and I’m excited to give them a great fight.”

Fighting out of Cicero, Ilinois, Гранадос (20-6-2, 14 КО) has made a name for himself by delivering tough, action-packed fights against top fighters in the sport, including Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner. The 29-year-old burst onto the scene by shocking then unbeaten Amir Imam via a stoppage victory in their 2015 clash. After a fight last June against Javier Fortuna that ended in a no contest, Granados picked up two-straight knockout wins heading into this matchup.

“This is a huge fight for me and definitely one of the most important in my career,” said Granados. “I’m looking to dominate, look impressive and control the fight. I’ve fought in Southern California before and I’m looking to take advantage of the great Mexican crowd. This is Mexico versus Puerto Rico and Chicago vs. Філадельфія. It’s territorial on a lot of levels and you can expect us to leave it all in the ring.”

Fighting out of Imperial, Каліфорнія, Руїс (31-1, 20 КО) was a two-time Mexican national champion at super heavyweight as an amateur, before embarking on a pro career that saw him win his first 29 бої. The 29-year-old lost a close majority decision against Joseph Parker in their 2016 world title fight and rebounded with victories over Kevin Johnson and Devin Vargas last year.

The 36-year-old Dimitrenko (41-4, 26 КО) is a longtime heavyweight contender who has challenged top fighters throughout his career. Born in Russia but fighting out of Hamburg, Німеччина, he most recently lost to Bryant Jennings in a back and forth fight in August and owns wins over Derric Rossy, Adrian Granat and Miljan Rovcanin.

The 22-year-old Figueroa (18-0, 13 КО) most recently delivered a dominant performance in knocking out Moises Flores in the third-round of their January fight on FS1. Representing Weslaco, Техас, the younger brother of former world champion Omar has a five-fight knockout streak that he brings into the ring on April 20.

A former interim champion and title challenger at bantamweight, Parejo (22-3-1, 11 КО) will look to make his mark at 122-pounds when he battles Figueroa on April 20. The 32-year-old from Venezuela lost a bantamweight world title fight to Ryan Burnett last March, but rebounded to most recently defeat Benjamin Mendoza in February. He won an interim title by stopping Luis Hinojosa in 2014 before losing a split-decision the following year to former champion Zhanat Zhakiyanov.

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