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RICKY “Lub txim” MEDINA REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH DOMINATE PERFORMANCE

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**FLORESVILLE, TX (Lub ob hlis ntuj 24, 2019)** – Last night at the sold out Floresville Event Center, in Floresville, TX, **Tub fuabtais Ranch Boxing's** rising star and 5-Time National Champion, **Ricky “Lub txim” Nruab nrab** (3-0, 2 KO), was dominate in defeating Jose Casiano (1-1-1), yuav qhov kev ncua deb (4-rounds) Thawj thawj zaug hauv nws txoj haujlwm. The event titled **“Small Town Big Showdown”** was promoted by Medina’s promoter, **Tmb & Prb Kev Lom Zem**.

In the first round the 18-year old high school senior Medina, who resides in San Antonio, Texas, dictated the pace using his jab to set up his power shots. Casiano did his best to apply pressure throughout the fight but was unsuccessful as Medina used his superior boxing skills to counter his attack. Medina finished off the final round boxing on his toes as he cruised to victory.

“Casiano came to fight and was my toughest opponent so far in my career,” Hais Medina. “He kept coming forward, so I had to use my boxing ability to set up my shots. I know I’m not going to knock everyone out so going the distance for the first time was good for my confidence. I want to thank my team for all their hard work, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring.”

“Medina was spectacular and showed he can box his way to victory,” hais tias **Greg Hannley**, CEO ntawm tub huabtais Ranch Boxing. “He had a great crowd that came up from San Antonio and all of them got their money’s worth. Medina is a rising star in this sport, and we will have him back in the ring very soon.”

“Ricky Medina has all the tools to be something special in boxing,” hais tias **Rick Morones**, of TBM & PRB Entertainment who promotes Medina. “His amateur pedigree showed in this fight as he boxed beautifully for the full four rounds. He dominated this fight and we are all happy with his performance.”

“I was really impressed with how Medina handled Casiano’s pressure,” hais **ALEX DRAGHIC**, ntawm tmb & Prb Kev Lom Zem. “He countered his attach with a nice jab, throwing his power shots off angles. His future is bright, and we have big plans for him.”

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ANTHONY DIRRELL DEFEATS AVNI YILDIRIM BY TECHNICAL SPLIT DECISION TO WIN WBC SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN MAIN EVENT OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES FROM THE ARMORY IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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***HOMETOWN FAVORITE JAMAL JAMES SCORES TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT WIN OVER JANER GONZALEZ***

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**MINNEAPOLIS** (Lub ob hlis ntuj 24, 2019) – **Anthony Dirrell** (33-1-1, 24 Kos) yeejAvni yildirim (21-2, 12 Kos)by technical split decision (96-94 X 2 for Dirrell, 98-92 for Yildirim) for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Armory in Minneapolis. Referee Mark Nelson stopped the contest in the tenth round due to an accidental clash of heads and a cut over Dirrell’s left eye with the decision going to the scorecards.

“I was upset with the stoppage because I wanted finish the fight like a champion,” Hais Dirrell. “It feels great getting my WBC belt back. We want to unify against Caleb Plant or any of the champions. I’m just going to go home, take some time, talk to my camp and then we’ll go from there. If the Benavidez fight comes calling then I’ll fight him.

“I thought I was winning this fight by more than what the judges had,” added Dirrell. “I was jabbing him and he was applying some pressure, but that’s just what he does. I won the fight though and that’s all that matters.”

Minneapolis-native **Jamal James** (25-1, 12 Kos) scored a crowd-pleasing technical knockout win over **Janer Gonzalez** (19-2-1, 15 Kos). Midway through the sixth stanza, James appeared to drop Gonzalez with a straight overhand right, but referee Gary Miezwa declared it a slippage. Near the end of the sixth round, James landed another knockdown and this time it counted and hurt Gonzalez. At the close of round six, Gonzalez went to his corner and never came out with the fight being declared a sixth-round stoppage as Gonzalez was unable to answer the bell for the seventh round.

“This is the best crowd I’ve ever fought in front of,” said James. “We packed this place out. Middle of winter, snow all around us and they still came out and showed a lot of support. I can’t even explain the feeling to come out here and stop (Gonzalez). The only question I have is where’s my belt? I’m ranked third in the WBA. Keith Thurman got the belt, Pacquiao got the belt. But in all honesty, whoever gives me that opportunity I’m stepping in there with them.

“He gave me a great fight, but at the end of the day I had too much to offer and he couldn’t get back up,” continued James. “I just kept my range and was able to counter on him. And when he was coming in he was coming in real wild and opening himself up for some big shots that I was able to take advantage of. The first time he went down I thought it was a legitimate knockdown, but the ref was a good ref. I definitely caught him with a good combination and a nasty body shot for the second knockdown. Tom qab ntawd, I knew that took the rest of the fight out of him and all I had to do was finish the job.”

“I was thinking this was a very important fight for my career,” Hais Gonzalez. “I was so happy for this fight, it just didn’t go my way. I am going to fight again, tab sis yog. Every fight is a learning experience for me.”

The FS1 and FOX Deportes opening bout featured a hard-fought rematch betweenJeison Rosario (18-1-1, 13 Kos) thiab **Marcos Hernandez** (13-2-1, 3 Kos). In February of 2018, the two fought to a draw. In the rematch, Rosario was able to secure a technical knockout with referee Celestino Ruiz halting the action 2:45 into the ninth frame. Thaum lub sij hawm ntawm lub stoppage, Hernandez was up on judge Kyle Shiely’s scorecard (77-75) with Rosario ahead on judges John Mariano’s and Tim Taggart’s scorecards (78-74, 77-75).

“He let his guard down and he kept making the same mistakes,” said Rosario. “When I saw the opportunity, I dropped him.

“The first time we fought I wasn’t ready,” added Rosario. “I was weak. But I learned from the first fight what to do in the second one. That’s how I took him out.”

“It was a close fight that could have went either way,” Hais Hernandez. “He hit me with a good shot. I got up and felt O.K. I was just trying to dodge some shots and he hit me with a left. He was firing and I just should have thrown back.

“I think the ref stopped the fight early, but that’s not my job,” continued Hernandez. “I’d definitely welcome a third fight with Rosario, tab sis yog. I’ve never been afraid to fight anyone, so fighting him a third time wouldn’t be a problem at all.”

In the Premier Boxing Champions on FS2 prelims, **Bryant Perrella** (16-2, 13 Kos) won a unanimous decision (78-74, 79-73 X 2) tshaj **Breidis Prescott** (31-16, 22 Kos).

“I’m very happy with my performance tonight,” hais tias Perrella. “I felt great going the distance. My endurance was fantastic. I would have been much more aggressive and thrown harder shots, but I hurt my hand in the second round and it was hurting the rest of the fight. I just used my jab and ring generalship to control the fight and get the win.”

The FS2 co-feature saw **Nyiaj Powell IV** (9-0, 5 Kos) stop **Javier Frazier** (8-9-1, 4 Kos) by third-round technical knockout (2:03). Powell landed 86 punches in the bout, 36 of which were to Frazier’s body.

“This training camp we really worked on a lot of body shots,” said Powell. “I feel like body shots are neglected nowadays and body shots pay the bills, break you down real quick.”

In the FS2 swing bout, **Austin Dulay** (13-1, 10 Kos) scored a very quick first-round knockdown of **Yardley Cruz** (24-13, 14 Kos) before cruising to a third-round stoppage (:27).

“I just listened to my coaches and they told me to be a dog and come forward,” said Dulay. “I thought I had him stopped with that first knockdown after the opening bell, but I didn’t want to rush into anything because he has a ton of experience.

“I want a rematch with Chris Colbert right away on the April 13 card here at the Armory,” added Dulay. “I got back in camp after that loss, figured out what was wrong, got a nutritionist and moved up to 135 phaus. I feel better than ever, so I’m definitely ready for that rematch.”

In the opening televised bout on FS2, **Justin Pauldo** (12-1, 6 Kos) scored a first-round knockdown and stoppage (1:17) tiv thaiv **Federico Malespina** (16-11-2, 2 Kos) who was unable to continue.

“I landed a solid straight right hand,” said Pauldo. “I saw him fall back into the ropes and I knew I had him hurt. Yog li ntawd, I touched the body and got him out of there quickly.”

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CHRIS EUBANK JR. SCORES CAREER-DEFINING VICTORY OVER JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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***Undefeated Heavyweights Joe Joyce Knocks Out Bermane Stiverne In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Opener***

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**LONDON - Lub Ob Hlis 23, 2019 -** Chris Eubank Jr. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.

Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, uas twb tua nkag 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. VIDEO NQE: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8

Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.

DeGale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.

“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”

“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Kuv hais rau nws, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”

The second knockdown came in the 10^th as Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 vib nas this sab laug nyob rau hauv lub round. Ib zaug dua, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.

Tom qab kev sib ntaus, DeGale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.

“I definitely I didn’t do enough,” DeGale said. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.

“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, kuv tsev neeg, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”

While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.

“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.

“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”

Nyob rau hauv lub qhib bout ntawm lub Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.

After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.

Zoo siab, lub 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 Kos) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 Kos) did not protest the stoppage.

“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.

“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Sanchez) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.

“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Title) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”

Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Selby (27-2, 9 Kos) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 Kos).

An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.

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**Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 16 los ntawm&T stadium hauv Arlington, Texas**
**Prelims pib ntawm 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT**

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**Arlington, TX.** (Lub ob hlis ntuj 22, 2019) – Yav dhau los hnyav hnyav ntiaj teb tus yeejCharles Martin yuav muaj xwm yeem tawm tsam tsis tau txais kev tsis tau txais Dallas-Haiv Neeg **Gregory Corbin** Nyob rau hauv 10-puag ncig kev sib tw ntawm Premier Boxs Pretions ntawm FS1 ua rau errol Spence jr. vs. Mikey Garcia PBC ntawm Fox Sports-Fox Sports Them-Ib-Saib Hnub Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 16 los ntawm&T stadium hauv Arlington, Texas.

Prelims pib ntawm 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT thiab yuav ua rau them nyiaj-ib-saib kev tshwm sim ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT uas yog headlined los ntawm unbeaten ibf welterweight ntiaj teb yeej errol “Qhov tseeb” Spence Jr. tiv thaiv nws lub npe tiv thaiv undefeated plaub-division pikey garcia nyob rau hauv ib tug xav tau thiab keeb kwm showdown.

Daim pib rau cov yeeb yam no, uas yog txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov kev ua si sib tw, yog on muag tam sim no, and can be purchased at Rooj zaum, Tus kws ua haujlwm daim pib ntawm&T stadium.

Yug nyob rau hauv St. Louis tab sis tam sim no sib ntaus thiab kev kawm tawm ntawm yav qab teb California, Martin (25-2-1, 23 Kos) Taw tes hnyav tes nyob rau hauv racking li 20 knockouts nyob rau hauv 23 Kev sib ntaus ua ntej nws yuav ib lub ntiaj teb hnyav nrog kev yeej tshaj vyacheslav glazkov nyob rau lub Ib Hlis 2016. Lub 32-xyoo-laus bollCed rov qab los ntawm ib tug yeej tawm tsam Anthony kom tau txiav txim siab tau kev txiav txim siab ob zaug ua ntej poob ib qho kev txiav txim siab ze rau Adbeaten Adam Kownacki nyob rau lub Cuaj Hli.

Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm nws lub hometown ntawm dallas, Lub cev tuag tuag (15-0, 9 Kos) yuav saib kom nyob twj ywm unbeaten nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm pawg neeg ua phooj ywg. Lub 38-xyoo-laus tau nres tsib ntawm nws kawg rau cov neeg sib tw, suav nrog nws yeej tsis ntev los no dhau homo fonseca thaum Lub Yim Hli. Nws yuav tawm tsam hauv nws lub xeev lub tsev rau lub sijhawm thib cuaj los ua ib tug pro rau lub Peb Hlis 16.

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JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS EUBANK JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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***“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale***

***“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank***

***SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Pib Nyob Ntawm 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT***

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LONDON - Lub Ob Hlis 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 23 nyob rau SHOWTIME (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) los ntawm O2 hauv London.

DeGale (25-2-1, 15 Kos) and Eubank (27-2, 21 Kos) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 Kos) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 Kos) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.

Yav tas los ob-division lub ntiaj teb champion, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Nws hais tias.

The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Peb Hall of Famers yuav nthuav tawm pab pawg tshaj tawm xov xwm - Emmy^® puav pheej tus neeg sau xov xwm Jim Grey, boxing historian Steve Farhood ua unofficial ringside scorer, thiab lub ntiaj teb nto moo nplhaib tshaj tawm Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:

**YAKAUNPAU DEGALE:**

“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.

“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.

“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Kuv cog lus rau koj tias.

“I’m proven. Kuv twb tau muaj, ua li ntawd. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.

“Eubank is a tough fighter, nws yog muaj zog. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.

“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Kuv ua li cas.

“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, lub sij hawm ntev, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.

“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”

**CHRIS EUBANK JR.:**

“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.

“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.

“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.

“I’ve got a full time trainer now. For the first time in my career, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.

“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [George] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.

“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.

“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.

“James knows what’s coming. Nyob rau ntawm lub kawg ntawm lub hnub, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] tw. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.

“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Kuv muaj los yeej. Yog hais tias kuv yeej, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”

**Jim McDonnell:**

“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.

“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.

“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”

**CHRIS EUBANK SR.:**

“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.

“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.

“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.

“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.

“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.

“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 sib ntaus.

“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”

**PAULIE MALIGNAGGI:**

“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.

“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Tab sis, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.

“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”

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EROS CORREA RETURNS TO THE RING THIS SATURDAY IN MEXICO

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**San Jose, XWS LI (Lub ob hlis ntuj 21, 2019)** – Undefeated super bantamweight prospect and rising star, **Eros Correa** (5-0, 5 Kos), returns to the ring this Saturday in Tijuana, Mexico. The 4-round bout is being promoted by **GM3 Boxing Promotions** thiab **Gonzalez Boxing Promotions**, and will take place at Cheer’s Bar, nyob rau hauv Tijuana. Correa will face **Jose Pech**, ib tug qub tub rog ntawm 30 fights.

“Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej rau qhov no sib ntaus,” said Eros Correa, who’s guided by **Cali Boxing Management**. “My last fight in Tijuana was my toughest opponent to date so I’m not looking past Pech. Fighting in Mexico has been great for my career. With each fight I feel I’m getting better and better. I’m gaining a lot of experience and my confidence is at an all time high. I’m also starting to build a fan base out there. I want to thank my team for all their hard work. This Saturday I’ll be going for another knockout.”

Since signing with Cali Boxing Management last summer, Correa has been fighting on a consistent basis, going undefeated in four fights, tag nrho cov los ntawm knockout. This will be Correa’s second fight of 2019. In his last bout he scored a fourth round TKO.

“We are happy with Eros’ progress and we feel he’s developing into a great fighter, one that we believe will make some serious noise in the super bantamweight division,” hais tias **Andrew Bocanegra**, of Cali Boxing Management. “After this bout we have plans to have him fight in the Bay Area, where all his family and friends will be in attendance. He’s an incredibly talented fighter to say the least.”

“Eros’ amateur pedigree being an alternate on the 2012 Olympic team is evident and its transitioning in the pros,” hais tias **Jessie Sanchez**, of Cali Boxing Management. “Fighting in Mexico has been tremendous for his development.”

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Former World Champions Collide as Peter Quillin Takes on Minnesota-Native Caleb Truax in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 from The Armory in Minneapolis

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Top Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Battles Jack Culcay in Middleweight Title Eliminator & Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Steps Into the Ring in Action Beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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MINNEAPOLIS (Lub ob hlis ntuj 21, 2019) – Former world champions will go toe-to-toe as Peter “Kid Qhob noom xim kasfes” Quillin faces Minnesota-native Caleb “Golden” Truax in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title eliminator that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 from The Armory in Minneapolis.

Televised coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature top middleweight contenderSergiy Derevyanchenkokev noj nyobJack Culcayin a 12-round IBF title eliminator, plus unbeaten rising prospectChris Colbertwill compete in an undercard attraction.

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, mus muag rau hnub Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 23, and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ and through Ticketmaster.

“Quillin vs. Truax is a true 50-50 matchup of former world champions looking to put themselves in position to grab another world title,” hais tias Leon Margules, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Warriors Boxing. “Truax will have the hometown crowd in Minnesota behind him, but Quillin has fought at the highest level against top competition for years. It has all the makings of a dramatic fight, and combined with the Derevyanchenko vs. Culcay middleweight eliminator, it’s going to make for an action packed night at the Armory and on FS1 and FOX Deportes.”

“Both of these are fantastic matchups because there are championship implications on the line,” hais tom av, President of TGB Promotions. “That adds to the motivation for each of the guys stepping into the ring. For Qullin and Truax, they both know what it means to be a world champion and this is their opportunity to return to that status. There is always a lot of energy in the Armory for these types of matches and that really carries over to the FS1 and FOX Deportes broadcast for those watching at home. It promises to be a very entertaining evening for all boxing fans.”

A former middleweight champion, Quillin (34-1-1, 23 Kos) delivered in his second bout at super middleweight, defeating J’Leon Love last August by unanimous decision. Born in Chicago and raised Michigan, Quillin has called Brooklyn, N.Y.. home throughout a pro career that saw him win a world title against Hassan N’Dam in 2012 and defend it three times. His only loss came to Daniel Jacobs in 2015 after battling former champion Andy Lee to a draw earlier that year.

“I’m approaching this fight very seriously because I know Truax is a durable guy who knows how to fight,” Hais Quillin. “He comes from a background where people don’t give him credit for what he’s done, and those are the most dangerous guys. I’m no stranger to fighting in my opponent’s backyard. My job is to go into the ring and go home with the win. I’m looking to walk away with some of his fans on my side by winning the fight and putting on a great performance.”

Fighting out of Osseo, Minnesota, Truax (30-4-2, 19 Kos) pulled off one of 2017’s biggest upsets when he traveled to London to defeat James DeGale and become a 168-pound world champion. The 35-year-old lost a hard-fought rematch to DeGale in 2018 and most recently scored a third-round stoppage of Fabiano Soares at the Armory in August.

“Peter Quillin is someone I’ve wanted to fight since I first sparred with him in 2012,” Hais Truax. “I walked away from that experience confident that I could get the job done if we were ever matched together. The fact that it’s taking place at home in Minnesota is even better because my fans are going to give me a huge advantage. My goal is to get back into title contention and win my second world title.”

A 2008 Olympian for his native Ukraine, Derevyanchenko (12-1, 10 Kos) has made his home in Brooklyn, N.Y.. since turning pro in July 2014. The 33-year-old was unbeaten in his first 12 fights, earning a world title fight with a final-round stoppage of Tureano Johnson in 2017. He most recently dropped a narrow split-decision to Daniel Jacobs in a middleweight title fight in October.

Culcay (25-3, 13 Kos) is originally from Ecuador, spent much of his career fighting out of Germany, and now lives in Florida. He enters this bout on a three-fight winning streak after picking up a trio of wins in 2018. He had previously held an interim 154-pound titles before losing close decisions against Demetrius Andrade and Maciej Sulecki.

Representing his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (10-0, 3 Kos) has begun to make a name for himself showing off tremendous skills across his first 10 pro victories. The 22-year-old most recently dominated Josh Hernandez on FS1 in January and he will return to fight at The Armory for the second time after defeating then unbeaten Austin Dulay on FS1 last April.

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