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
點擊 這裡for PhotosPhoto Credit: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions
點擊 這裡for PhotosPhoto Credit: Luis Mejia/TGB Promotions
LOS ANGELES (一月 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. 住在洛杉磯. Plant dominated the whole fight as he maintained a fast and aggressive pace from the opening bell.
With
scores of 116-110 兩次， 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. 現在, 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,” said Uzcategui. “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 科斯) 韋斯拉科的, Texas faced former world title
challenger Moises Flores (25-2, 17 科斯) 瓜達拉哈拉, 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. 同 30 留在圓形秒,
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 第三輪.
“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 喬伊斯賓塞 (6-0, 6 科斯) of Linden,
密歇根州。, continued his impressive knockout streak as he defeated Brandon Harder
(2-2, 1 KO) of Southaven, 小姐。, in a super welterweight contest that saw
Spencer knocking down Harder three times in less than two rounds. The
18-year-old Spencer, 誰打 100 打架作為業餘, 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 該輪.
“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 科斯) who hadn’t fought since December 2017. The Cuban fan-favorite
faced Giovanni Delgado of Tacubaya, Mex. (16-9, 9 科斯) 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. 這是我的時間,“Rigondeaux說. “I am the king of 122
英鎊. 我覺得 100 百分. 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 科斯) against 16-year veteran Allan Green (33-6, 22 科斯) 塔爾薩, OK
saw Elbiali knock Green down in every round. 然而, Green did showcase his
experience choosing to go toe-to-toe despite Elbiali’s aggression. 最終，,
it was a right uppercut followed by an overhand right that sent Green to the
canvas as Elbiali scored a knockout at 1:16 第三輪.
“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 (廠) 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 科斯) of Linares, Mex. continued his
professional knockout streak as he defeated Sergio Lopez (22-13-1, 15 科斯) of
West Covina, CA via knockout at 2:48 第三輪. 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.
All
PBC on FOX Sports events and programming is streamed live on the FOX
Sports app, 英文或西班牙文可通過FOX, FS1 or FOX
Deportes feeds. 此外, FOX Sports Digital will have a dedicated
FOXSports.com and FOX Sports App page for PBC coverage, in addition to
dedicated YouTube, Facebook的, Twitter and Instagram channels.
FOX
Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX’s wide array of
multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching
more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes
ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile
programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses
and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television
arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their
affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX
Deportes and FOX College Sports. 此外, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX
Sports Digital, including FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app. Also included
in the Group are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network
and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports
Radio Network.
About Premier Boxing Champions
The
Premier Boxing Champions series was created and is produced by Haymon Sports,
LLC. It features the most accomplished and decorated array of international
professional boxing talent across the most popular weight divisions.
LAS VEGAS, NV (六月 12, 2018) – Undefeated super-welterweight prospectMekhrubon Sanginov (5-0 3 科斯), from Dushanbe, 塔吉克斯坦, has moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to continue his dream of becoming a world champion. The highly decorated amateur returns to action June 23, 2018蒂華納, 墨西哥.
“I am excited to take my training to a new level working in Las Vegas,” said Sanginov. “Las Vegas is the fight capital of the world and I feel that training in Las Vegas will take my career to the next level.”
Sanginov, who captured the WBC Youth Middleweight title in his last bout, has begun training with賈斯汀·甘伯, the well-respected trainer of undefeated super middleweight contender, 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 (17-0, 10 科斯). Mekhrubon is looking forward to taking his career to new heights, as he will campaign at super-welterweight moving forward. Sanginov is currently a promotional free agent.
“I am excited to be training with Justin Gamber,” Sanginov continued. “He is an experienced coach, who is making me into a world champion. The sparring I am getting is top notch sparring as well. I’ll be looking to be signing with a credible promoter in the near future.”
Sanginov was an outstanding amateur, amassing a record of 105-14, which made him a heavy fan favorite in his native country of Tajikistan. His hometown fans are wanting to see how he progresses as a professional.
“I am going to make a statement in the world of boxing, especially in the super-welterweight division, and the world will know my name after my upcoming performances.” Mekhrubon concluded.
聖查爾斯, 例如 (四月 3, 2018) – 維克托·康特has launched a new high-tech boxing training series called, CONTE UNIVERSITY TV. The first episode of this new advanced boxing training and educational series has recently become available.
Victor Conte is the widely known BALCO Laboratories Founder and currentSNAC System 首席執行官, with more thirty-five years of experience working with world class athletes. Conte has also been an outspoken anti-doping advocate since 2005.
Known as the “Sweet Scientist”, Conte has worked with a large stable of elite boxers which includes, nonito Donaire主場, 丹尼爾·雅各布斯, 肖恩·波特, 德米特里安德拉德, 朱利安·威廉姆斯, 迦勒廠, 威利·夢露JR. 和許多其他.
Conte owns the cutting edge SNAC System research and training facility in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has developed some extraordinary new strength & conditioning methods that include both hypoxic (low oxygen) and hyperoxic (high oxygen) protocols.
所以, put on your science hats, strap on your seat belts, and check out episode one from Conte University TV, 有權 “History & Evolution of Hypoxic Training“.
Unbeaten Caleb Plant Dominates Rogelio Medina on His Way to Unanimous Decision in Super Middleweight World Title Eliminator
&
2016 中美. Olympian Karlos Balderas Scores Unanimous Decision
Over Jorge Rojas
點擊 這裡for Photos from Juan Yepez/Premier Boxing Champions
(不久添加照片)
STEP, TX. (二月 17, 2018) – 前世界冠軍 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 (32-6-3, 25 科斯) 和 德文亞歷山大 (27-4-1, 14 科斯) fought to majority draw in the exciting main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes星期六night from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, 得克薩斯州.
Both fighters believed they had done enough over the 12 rounds to earn the decision.
“I absolutely thought I won the fight,” 亞歷山大說. “The last few rounds I probably gave him, but I thought I out landed him in the 12th. I thought I did enough to win. I gave him three rounds.”
“I thought the decision was a little off and I thought I did enough to win,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “The first few rounds were a little complicated. He’s a great boxer and he was timing me just right. I wasn’t leaving the line of fire.”
The fight turned out to be a back-and-forth affair, with Alexander dominating much of the early action. Alexander frequently caught Ortiz charging in with right hands and combinations. The attacks opened up swelling in Victor’s left eye beginning in round three.
“The eye was tough to overcome,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “I can’t really see out of it. I really had to listen to my corner. I tried to stay composed as I could, but he’s a really good fighter.”
“My game plan was to be smart,” 亞歷山大說. “Victor always has problems with people that are faster and have more ring IQ. I wanted to put him in the state of mind that he can’t win.”
Alexander won five of the first six rounds on two judges’ scorecards and all six on the other’s. Ortiz began to have more success in the second half as Alexander’s output slowed slightly and Ortiz remained persistent charging forward. This effort allowed him to win five of the final six rounds on two judges’ cards and all six of the final frames on the third judge’s card.
後 12 發, the judges scored the bout 115-113 for Ortiz and 114-114 兩次, resulting in the majority draw. 回合後，, both former champions expressed interest in a possible rematch.
“I would love a rematch,” 亞歷山大說. “That’s up to my team to see what’s next, but I’ll fight anybody. I’m a real fighter.”
“A rematch would be awesome,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “If both teams agree and the fans want it, let’s make it happen.”
The co-main event of the telecast saw unbeaten迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 (17-0, 10 科斯) score a unanimous decision victory over former title challengerRogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 (38-9, 32 科斯) in their IBF Super Middleweight world title eliminator.
“It was a tough fight tonight against a tough competitor who puts everything on the line,” 該植物. “I’m happy we got the job done tonight.”
Plant established his style early, landing several flush jabs in round one to control the distance. The Nashville-born fighter showed the superior footwork from the outset that would lead him to the victory.
“I stuck to the game plan and I did exactly what I said I was going to do,” 該植物. “I boxed his ears off for 12 輪。”
“他從來沒有傷害我, but I found his style very difficult,” said Medina. “He moves a lot and he’s pretty quick, so that was tough to deal with.”
While Plant has now become the number two rated contender in the IBF 168-pound rankings, Medina was not eligible to achieve that ranking due to missing weight星期五.
“I think I felt the struggle to make weight a little bit,” said Medina. “I was a little tired in the later rounds and it probably was due to the drain to make weight. But it is what it is.”
Plant was able to mix in lead left hooks and straight right hands to continue to damage Medina throughout the action. The consistent jabs caused blood to begin pouring out of the nose of Medina beginning in round three.
While Medina continued to fight hard and occasionally land single clean punches on Plant, he was unable to follow-up with much effective offense and never was able to hurt his opponent.
後 12 回合行動, the judges scored the fight 120-108, 119-109 和 117-11, all in favor of Plant.
“我想要 (IBF 168-pound champion) 迦勒特魯阿克斯,” 該植物. “He was calling me out when I was 12-0. I’m on the doorstep knocking now, let’s see if he still wants it. He can either ship me the IBF belt to my doorstep, or I’ll come take it off his waist.”
Additional televised action saw 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞 卡洛斯Balderas (4-0, 3 科斯) remain undefeated as he cruised to a unanimous decision overJorge Rojas(4-3-1, 2 科斯) in their lightweight bout.
The four-round bout was not only the first time Balderas had gone the distance as a pro, but the first time an opponent made it through more than one round against him. Balderas staggered Rojas early in round one with a counter left hook, but Rojas was able to survive the round and the subsequent stanzas.
“I felt good in there,” said Balderas. “I need to learn to relax a little bit more in the ring. I hurt him in the first round and I could have finished him quickly. My corner reminded me to slow down, but I was still throwing everything with power. I’m going to keep working on my composure in the gym. I can’t kill everyone in the first round.”
After four rounds of action all three judges scored the fight in favor of the Santa Maria, California-native Balderas by the score of 40-36.
“I’m going to keep picking up my opposition this year,” said Balderas. “Rojas had a really good chin. I’m going to stay in great shape so I’m ready whenever the call comes. I’m going to keep working and aiming for that world title shot down the road.”
LAS VEGAS, NV (二月 15, 2018) – Undefeated super middleweight contender, 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 (16-0, 10 科斯), will be the first professional boxer to jump into the world of Crypto-Currency. CampusCoin LLCwill sponsor Plant for his upcoming fight againstRogelio “Porky” 梅迪納(38-8, 32 科斯), 二月 17in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州.
“I believe in CampusCoin and their vision on education,” 說迦勒廠. “With technology moving at a rapid pace, everyone walking the planet must adapt to the ways of the future. CampusCoin provides the education needed to keep up with the times, especially in the world of crypto-currency. I’m happy to be part of the CampusCoin team and together we will build a better future with education being the foundation for our children.”
“Caleb Plant is the future of boxing, a tremendous person, and we are very thrilled to be associated with his brand.” 說 Matt Leonard, CampusCoin co-founder. This is a big opportunity for CampusCoin to be seen by millions on national television as Caleb marches to the pinnacle of the boxing world. CampusCoin is all about taking the forefront in crypto-education, and to provide all students with an incentive to excel in school.”
CampusCoin trades on two international exchanges, CoinExchange 和 Cryptopia. To learn how to buy CampusCoin please點擊這裡. For more information on CampusCoin please visitCampusCoinProject.org.
STEP, TX. (二月 15, 2018) – 前世界冠軍 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 和 德文亞歷山大 went face to face Thursday two days before they enter the ring for their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown this星期六, 二月 17from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, 得克薩斯州.
Also in attendance at Thursday’s press conference were undefeated contender迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 和 Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納, who battle in a super middleweight world title eliminator. 電視報導開始於 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT，還設有 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞 卡洛斯Balderas 作戰 Jorge Rojas.
IBF Female Featherweight World ChampionJennifer Han was also at Thursday’s press conference in her hometown, as she prepares to take on top contenderLizbeth Crespoin a world title defense.
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Don Haskins Center
維克托·奧爾蒂斯
“We’re ready to go once again. I’m here for what’s mine, and that’s a victory. Alexander is a nice fighter and I’m sure it’ll be a war.
“The victory is the only thing on my mind. I’m here to defeat Devon Alexander. I just need to trust my training and I know it’ll give the result I want.
“I’m definitely looking for the knockout. I want to put on a great performance for these fans. They’ve supported me throughout this promotion and I owe them something memorable.
“Devon and I have known each other for a long time, but that all goes out the window on fight night. It’s going to be a brawl. We’re going to do what we have to do to get this win and move on to the next step of my career.”
德文亞歷山大
“No one wants to hear me say what I’m going to do. People want to see me beat Victor Ortiz. Nothing else matters. I’m prepared to come in and win this fight. I’m going to win and get back to the top.
“I’m so blessed to be in this position. I’ve had ups and downs in my life and career, but it’s all been leading to this moment and this part of my career. I’ve got something special coming for the fans.
“I’m really excited to be fighting in El Paso. This is clearly a fight town and I can’t wait to give them a great show週六.
“This fight is so important to me. I know how important it is to Victor too. We both need these wins to get to where we want to be in the future. Only one of us can move on, and It’s going to be me.”
迦勒植物
“This has been the best camp of my life. Everyone always says that, but this has truly been the best one I’ve ever had. I have a great team that I’m very lucky to have.
“It’ll come down to who has the will to win. There’s a stigma that people on the ‘A side’ haven’t been through trials and tribulations. But I’ve been through more than anyone can imagine.
“I’m not playing around. This is no joke to me. This is all I’ve ever had. When I was a kid with no heat and the lights were off, boxing was all I had. 星期六night I’m getting my hand raised and I’ll be one step closer to a world title.
“星期六night is going to be fireworks. There’s no secrets what’s going to happen when I fight ‘Porky’ 梅迪納. He’s coming to break me down, and I’m coming to box.”
ROGELIO MEDINA
“I am honored to be a part of this card and compete in a big fight like this in a fight city like El Paso. I’m looking forward to putting on a great show for the fans.
“I’m determined to get this win. Caleb Plant is a good fighter, but he’s never fought anyone as tough as me. I don’t think he’s going to be ready for my pressure.
“I’m always going to come forward and look for the knockout. That’s what we train for and that’s the only thing on my mind. I have to go right through Caleb Plant to earn another world title shot.”
JENNIFER HAN
“I want to thank El Paso for always being there to support me. I couldn’t do what I do without all the fans.
“I’m truly blessed to have the help and support of me team. We work hard together and we win together.
“I’m thankful to Lizbeth Crespo for coming to El Paso. I’ve had problems in the past getting opponents here who are ready. She looks ready to go and we’re going to put on a great show.
“This is such a talented card full of world class fighters. If the fans show up, we’re going to keep having big events like this in El Paso.”
LIZBETH CRESPO
“I am thrilled to be here. It’s an honor to be fighting Jennifer Han. She’s the queen of El Paso and I’m excited to fight her in her backyard.
“I’m focus and determined to win this fight. I’ve had a wonderful training camp and I’m looking forward to taking home the victory for Argentina.”
