Leo Santa Cruz Dominates Keenan Carbajal in Pay-Per-View Co-feature, Jesus Ramos Delivers KO Win, Plus Luis Nery Outpoints Carlos Castro In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action&Luke Santamaria & Omar Juarez Victoriousin PBC on FOX Action Haga clic enAQUÍ para Fotos (To be uploaded shortly) Crédito: Ryan Hafey / Liga de Campeones de Boxeo LAS VEGAS (Febrero 5, 2022) -Former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time” Thurmanestá de vuelta. Thurman proved he is still an elite welterweight, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over former super lightweight world championMario “El Azteca” Barriosin the main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“This was a comeback fight after two and a half years away,” said Clearwater, Florida’s Thurman. “I wish I had my best performance, but I did the best I could under the circumstances. “I grade this performance a C+ or B- for myself.”
In his first fight in over 30 meses, the 33-year-old Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) displayed the attributes that led him to the top of the 147-pound division. Thurman got off to a strong start and never relinquished control, at times punishing Barrios with hard shots.
Barrios (26-2, 17 KOs) had his moments in his welterweight debut, particularly in the eighth when a left hook to the body caused Thurman to back up. The 26-year-old slugger from San Antonio, Texas also showed grit, gamely fighting back despite Thurman’s heavy artillery.
“Tonight I showed the Mexican warrior in me. I take my hat off to Keith Thurman, he’s a warrior as well. We gave the fans a great fight,”Dijo Barrios.
Sin embargo, it wasn’t enough to overcome what was a fine performance from the relentless Thurman. “We rocked him. We weren’t able to put him down and out, but we had a great performance and a great fight,"Dijo Thurman.
“I want the belts. I want the champions. I want to be back on top, so whoever is willing to send Keith Thurman the contract, let’s go!" In the super featherweight co-main event, cuatro divisiones campeón del mundoLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzdelivered another vintage performance, overcoming adversity to win a wide 10-round unanimous decision overKeenan “Bedo” Carbajal.
“I went good rounds. If I had gone in there and finished him fast, I wouldn’t have gotten the experience I needed,” said the 33-year-old Santa Cruz. “I felt the long layoff a little bit, but I did my best and hopefully the fans loved it and want to see me again.”
Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 KOs) suffered a cut underneath his left eye and one along his right eyelid both from accidental headbutts.
Undaunted, “El Terremoto” dominated the action, hurting Carbajal (23-3-1, 15 KOs) several times on his way to winning every round on all three scorecards (100-90).
“We’re going to go back to the gym, get better and work on what we did wrong,” Santa Cruz said. “We want to unify and defend our title. We want all the champions at 126 libra ". Pay-per-view action also saw rising super welterweight sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos (18-0, 15 KOs) deliver a spectacular performance in the biggest fight of his career. The 20-year-old Ramos remained undefeated by knocking out dangerous veteranVladimir Hernandez (13-5, 6 KOs) en 2:21 de la sexta ronda.
“I was boxing him smartly and I wasn’t really looking for the knockout,”Dijo Ramos. “He’s a tough, chico duradero. I broke him down round by round, landing a clean shot that hurt him, so I got the job done.
The end came swiftly in the sixth when a Ramos overhand left caused Hernandez to lose control of his legs. Ramos proceeded to batter him to the head and body until referee Mike Ortega mercifully stepped in.
“We want to build our resume, like Floyd Mayweather did,”Dijo Ramos. “He had Gatti, Corrales, Castillo and all the guys. That’s something you can’t take away from him and that’s what I want to do. I want to earn my reputation. I’m not here to have Instagram followers. I’m here to make a statement in boxing.” In the pay-per-view opener, el ex campeón mundial de dos divisionesLuis “Pantera” Nery cayóCarlos Castroin the first round on his way to a 10-round split decision win in a tactical battle between super bantamweights.
“My experience was definitely a factor,”Dijo Nery. “I have three world title fights under my belt and have faced tougher opponents than he has. It showed tonight.”
The action heated up in the first when southpaw Nery connected with a straight left that deposited Castro on the seat of his trunks. El fénix, Arizona native managed to rise and survive the frame.
The bout turned into a chess match in the middle rounds as both Castro (27-1, 12 KOs) and Mexico’s Nery (32-1, 24 KOs) had their moments. Al final, Nery’s defense and accuracy proved to be the difference as he won 96-93 y 95-94 en dos tarjetas, while a third judge scored it for Castro, 95-94. “I wanted to show everyone that I’m not just about haymakers,”Dijo Nery. “If I wanna brawl and be tactical, I can do that too.
“I knew I could knock him out, but I wanted to win proving I could box too. I would counter-punch and attack the way I wanted to.”
Antes del pago por evento, the PBC on FOX main event sawLuke Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 KOs) overcome a stiff challenge fromAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 KOs) to win a 10-round unanimous decision in their welterweight encounter. Following a slow start, Santamaria found his footing, often switching from orthodox to southpaw and having success from both stances. Ramos was game throughout, but all three judges saw Santamaria winning clearly by scores of 98-92, 96-94 y 96-94. En el evento co-principal en FOX, super lightweight contenderOmar “El Relámpago” Juárez (13-1, 5 KOs) won a hard-fought 10-round split decision over Ryan "Cowboy" Karl. Juarez controlled the early action, surviving a mid-fight surge from Karl (19-4, 12 KOs) to walk away with the victory. One judge scored the action 95-94 for Karl while the other two judges had Juarez winning by scores of 96-93 y 95-94.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS Thurman vs. Barrios saw former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring against former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlined a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Febrero 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
En la pelea co-estelar, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz battled Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while rising unbeaten Jesus “Mono” Ramos dueled Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown. The pay-per-view telecast began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT with former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battling unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel.
Josesito Lopez Injured in Training, Forced to Withdraw AgainstAbel Ramos on PPV Undercard FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Headlined By Showdown Between Former Champions Keith Thurman & Mario Barrios LAS VEGAS (Enero 31, 2022) – Rising unbeaten starJesús “Mono” Ramoswill take on super welterweight contenderVladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown on the undercard of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Febrero 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay.
Josesito Lopez was injured in training and forced to withdraw from his bout against Abel Ramos in a pay-per-view attraction. Jesús Ramos vs. Hernandez replaces the Abel Ramos vs. Josesito Lopez bout on the pay-per-view lineup.
The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and is headlined by former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time’’ Thurmanbattling former super lightweight world championMario “El Azteca” Barrios, and also features four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz teniendo en Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajalen el evento co-estelar. Más, campeón de dos divisiones Luis Nery will battle unbeatenCarlos Castro in the 10-round pay-per-view opener.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Promociones TGB, are on sale now and are available ataxs.com.
Ramos (17-0, 14 KOs), the nephew of welterweight contender Abel Ramos, has paved his way to stardom with highlight-reel KOs, but has shown his ability to outbox opponents in his last two fights. After winning a unanimous decision over Javier Molina in May 2021, Ramos most recently dominated Brian Mendoza en route to another unanimous decision in September on FOX. Prior to those fights, the 20-year-old southpaw had scored five-straight knockout victories.
The 32-year-old Hernandez (13-4, 6 KOs) has revitalized his career during his current three-fight winning streak, most recently earning a split-decision over former unified champion Julian Williams in an October 2021 action fight. Hernandez’s previous outing had seen him upset longtime contender Alfredo Angulo in August 2020, with a July 2020 decision over Aaron Coley kicking off the run. Originally from Durango, México, Hernandez now fights out of Stockton, California as he looks to spring another upset on February 5.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS Thurman vs. Barrios will see former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring to take on former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Febrero 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
En la pelea co-estelar, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz will battle Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battles unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel. La transmisión de pago por evento comienza a las 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT with rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos dueling Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown.
YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO,WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBCPAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROMT-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Robert Guerrero, CITAS DE LA CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA VIRTUAL DE MARK MAGSAYO & Carlos Castro Victorious InPay-Per-View Undercard Action &Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action Live on FOX Haga clic en AQUÍfor photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Haga clic en AQUÍfor photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Haga clic en AQUÍfor photos from Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
LAS VEGAS (Agosto 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugasshone bright on the biggest of stages.
A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the greatManny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.
“I’m very excited but, most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this moment in the ring today,” Ugas said afterward. “I told you, I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight.”
“I’m very emotional. A lot of people say Cubans can’t win the big fight. Así, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”
Pacquiao, como siempre, was gracious in defeat.
“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,” said Pacquiao. “Thank you to all of you. I want to thank all my fans and the media. For many decades, the press, media and boxing fans were always behind us, supporting us. That’s why we’re here, why we became popular and why we accomplished our dreams as a fighter.
“I am a fighter outside and inside the ring. I look forward to returning to the Philippines and helping them during this pandemic.”
Ugas used his size, strength and length to keep Pacquiao guessing, slowly wearing down boxing’s only eight-division champ to win in decisive fashion.
Pacquiao, 42 (67-8-2, 39 KOs), promised a fast start and lived up to his word in the first, darting in and out with combinations. Unfazed, the 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 KOs) maintained a tight guard. En el segundo, he unveiled his long left jab, alternating it up and downstairs as Pacquiao struggled to get inside.
Pacquiao began the third with a short left but Ugas silenced the crowd with power shots of his own. The Cuban began landing a looping right in the fourth, a punch Pacquiao struggled with the entire night.
Following a close fifth, Ugas regained the upper hand in the sixth, working the jab and delivering well-placed punches to the body. Two-way action brought the crowd to their feet in the seventh as they shouted “Manny! Manny! Manny!” Ugas remained poised, pushing the Philippine Senator back with more rights.
“My trainer, Ismael Salas, and I had a plan,” said Ugas. “We were going to move him around; we were going to use the jab and keep him off balance. That was the whole game plan.”
Ugas controlled the eighth, and the raucous audience responded to more punishing rights by Ugas. Sintiendo que la pelea se escapa, Pacquiao picked up the pace in the ninth. Todavía, the harder shots came from Ugas.
Early in the 10º, a Pacquiao left forced Ugas to clinch. The momentum was short-lived. Ugas had now found a home for his right and was throwing it with regularity. La 12ºwas particularly one-sided. Ugas repeatedly landed the right, hurting Pacquiao on several occasions and opening a cut near his left eye.
“The right hand was a shot I had planned to use on Manny,” said Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”
The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Momentos después, three judges scored the bout in his favor, one turning in a 115-113 card while the other two had it 116-112.
“In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao in the ring,” Pacquiao said. “I don’t know. Let me rest first, relax and make a decision if I’ll continue to fight or not.”
“He’s a legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived,” Ugas said of his opponent. “I’ll always respect him not only as a great fighter but outside the ring. I also admire that he fights for his country, as I do. I want to free Cuba.”
En el evento co-principal, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KOs) battled his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over“Vicious” Victor Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 KOs).
Los tres jueces anotaron la pelea 96-94.
“It felt good to be back in the ring with fans and I definitely fed off of their energy,”Dijo Guerrero. “I knew this was going to be an all-out war. Victor Ortiz brought the best out of me tonight. It was back and forth action the entire fight and I came out on top as I predicted.”
Much of the action was fought on the inside where Guerrero landed the cleaner shots. After a feel-out opener, Guerrero came alive in the second, stunning Ortiz with a series of power shots.
Round after round, the two former world champions unloaded short shots in close quarters with each refusing to take a backward step. Guerrero capped off his performance with a strong 10º marco, which proved to be the difference on the cards.
“Pensé que había ganado. Es lo que es,"Dijo Ortiz. “It was a close fight. He didn’t hurt me. A couple times I got caught off balance but that was it. I should have boxed a little better, but hey, he did what he had to do.”
“Now I’m ready to step up and fight anyone they put in front of me,”Dijo Guerrero. “I have a lot left in me and I’m in this sport to win another world title. I dedicate this fight to my family and I give all the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ.”
In a star-making performance, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout ofJulio Ceja (32-5-1, 28 KOs), putting the former world champion away in the 10ºround of their WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator.
“I just worked a lot on the straight punches,” said Magsayo. “I kept working it round after round and when I saw he was hurt, I followed up.
“I’m so glad for the outcome. I expected his style to make it happen and I expected a knockout tonight.”
It looked like it might be an early night when a counter left hook from Magsayo floored Ceja in the first. Mexico’s Ceja gamely rose and worked his way back into the fight, slowing Magsayo down with combinations to the ribs.
Ceja’s work paid off late in the fifth when a left uppercut introduced Magsayo to the canvas. The 26-year-old slugger made it to his feet. The bell sounded moments later.
Ceja attacked the body with abandon in the sixth and seventh but it was Magsayo who found his second wind late. His fast hands and feet allowed him to dictate the action in the eighth. He enjoyed an even better ninth, flashing his left in the forms of jabs and hooks.
With the fight seemingly hanging in the balance, Magsayo let it all hang out in the tenth. As Ceja sought refuge along the ropes, Magsayo uncorked a picture-perfect one-two flush on the Mexican’s jaw. Ceja sagged to the mat, helped along the way by another right. No count was needed. Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout at 0:50 de los 10º ronda.
“I got knocked down and was surprised, but I focused my mind on what I wanted, a world championship shot,” said Magsayo. “It’s my dream today and now it’s coming true. Hopefully my next fight is a world title shot.”
In the pay-per-view opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 KOs) turned in the finest performance of his career, detener al ex retador al título mundial Óscar Escandón (26-6, 18 KOs) en el 10ºround of their back-and-forth featherweight encounter.
“Escandón has been in there with the best. He’s gone a lot of rounds with world champions,"Dijo Castro. “But it was just a matter of time, picking our punches. I sat down a little more on my shots. I’ve been with Manny Robles for only four months. With a little more time, I think we’ll be able to dominate the division.”
Castro used his height and reach to keep Escandón at bay early on. Escandón was game throughout. Late in the first, he pinned Castro against the ropes and buckled him with a hard left hook.
“I knew it was going to be a slow start,” Castro said. “Manny Robles taught me a lot, but a year and a half out of the ring, a new coach—it’s always different. Sparring and training is always different from fights, so I feel great and happy for the opportunity. I have to keep progressing.”
By the start of the second, Castro was back to using his jab and timely footwork. His punch output increased with each passing round.
Escandón began to show signs of wear in the fifth. Castro was now landing to head and body with regularity. Early in the seventh, Escandón was badly wobbled by a right hand. Castro pounced, unloading a series of power shots. Escandón countered with a wild left hook that missed. The force of the blow drove Escandón to the canvas. Referee Celestino Ruiz improperly ruled it a knockdown, which was later overturned and ruled a slip.
Castro sought to close the show but Escandón showed incredible heart, fighting him off until Castro was forced to retreat. The crowd roared their approval at round’s end.
Castro continued to dominate in the ninth. He closed the show in the tenth, landing another big right followed by a volley that floored Castro. Ruiz mercifully waved it off at 1:08 de los 10º ronda.
“I fought my heart out and gave my best effort, but it just wasn’t my night tonight,"Dijo Castro. “I had him hurt in the first round, but I didn’t have enough time to finish him off. I give Castro a lot of respect, he’s a great fighter and showed great sportsmanship. I’m not done and I will be back.”
“What’s next is up to my promoters,” Castro said. “I’m going to take some time off to spend time with my family, thank my coaches and enjoy the victory.”
Antes del pago por evento, rising lightweight sensationFrank “The Ghost” Martin (14-0, 10 KOs) impressed again, pitching a 10-round shutout overRyan Kielczweski (30-6, 11 KOs) in the main event on PBC action live on FOX and FOX Deportes.
Los tres jueces anotaron la pelea 100-90.
The 26-year-old Martin dictated the pace from the opening bell, working behind a southpaw jab and stepping in with combinations. Kielczewski was game but had no answer for Martin’s speed, power and athleticism.
En el evento co-principal en FOX, prospecto de peso pesado Steven Torres (5-0, 5 KOs) hizo un trabajo rápido de Justin Rolfe (6-3-1, 4 KOs), pounding Rolfe until referee Robert Hoyle stepped in at 2:33 of the first round of their scheduled four-round bout.
In the FOX televised opener, touted lightweightJose Valenzuela mejoró a 9-0 (6 KOs) with a fourth-round stoppage overDonte Strayhorn (12-4, 4 KOs).
The 22-year-old Valenzuela scored a knockdown early in the first when an overhand left sent Strayhorn staggering back. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled that the ropes held Strayhorn up and administered a standing eight count.
En el segundo, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Sin embargo, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 de la cuarta ronda.
“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Guerrero Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, Agosto 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Haga clic en AQUÍfor Photos from Team Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (Agosto 13, 2021) – Former multiple-division world championRobert “The Ghost” Guerreropreviewed his upcoming showdown against fellow all-action brawler“Vicious” Victor Ortizbefore they square off on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard Saturday, Agosto 21 de T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, están a la venta y se pueden adquirir a través tmobilearena.com y axs.com.
The two former world champions are known for their aggressive styles and have been in numerous Fight of the Year candidates throughout their storied careers. En Agosto 21 they meet looking to score a victory that will put them back in position to vie for a world title once again.
Here is what Guerrero had to say about the matchup, campo de entrenamiento y más:
On his upcoming matchup with Victor Ortiz:
“This fight has been a long-time coming, as I remember it was mentioned years ago, but never happened. I am excited for this bout since we both need a win, and the fans are very familiar with both of our styles. Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters, and everyone knows this is going to be a fan friendly dog fight. Fighting Victor is the type of bout that got me excited to have a full professional training camp. I’m grateful to be fighting on this huge FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card, and I’m going to give it my all.”
On his recent training camp with coach and father Ruben Guerrero:
“I have been working very hard for this camp, de hecho, my father Ruben and I took camp to Las Vegas and brought along some young fighters to keep me motivated. I’ve been getting good sparring with DJ Zamora III, who is very fast. I’m feeding off all the young fighters that are training with me, and that is what keeps me fresh. You need to be around hungry fighters who are motivated to stay at this level, because it is easy to lose focus if it’s just you in the gym.”
On returning to the ring after a long layoff:
"En este momento de mi carrera, it is about getting the best fights. I got the rust off and now it’s about getting fights that get me and the fans excited. Everyone knows that when I fight, I bring it, and Victor Ortiz is an exciting fighter as well. I am at a point where I have done a lot in the sport, so I am not going to be fighting every other month like when I was a prospect. When you know how to fight, a layoff isn’t always a bad thing.”
Sobre lo que hará una victoria por su carrera:
“A win here puts me in a position to get in contention for a world title, and that should be the goal of everyone who is fighting, to win a world title. If you’re not fighting to win a world title, you shouldn’t be in the sport. I want to win at least one more world title before it’s all said and done. It’s a lofty goal, but I believe in myself.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. UGÁS Pacquiao vs. Ugás will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao taking on WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugás in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, Agosto 21 de T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas.
El pay-per-view comienza en 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreroy “Vicious” Víctor Ortizmeet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contenderCITAS DE LA CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA VIRTUAL DE MARK MAGSAYO batalla contra el ex campeón del mundo Julio Ceja in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, plus undefeated contenderCarlos Castro se enfrentará al ex retador al título Óscar Escandónin a 10-round featherweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view.
How to Watch the Saturday, Agosto 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs.. Yordenis Ugas Tarjeta principal: 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT
TV: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, Incluyendo Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum, entre otros (NOSOTROS.); así como Rogers, Bell, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Canadá)
El invicto contendiente de peso súper gallo Carlos Castro se enfrenta al ex retador por el título Oscar Escandón para abrir la transmisión en 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT PHOENIX (Julio 29, 2021) - Dos veces campeón del mundo invicto David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez se enfrentará al ex campeón José Uzcátegui en una eliminatoria por el título de peso súper mediano del CMB cuando Benavídez regresa a su ciudad natal de Phoenix por primera vez en seis años en el evento principal de SHOWTIME el sábado, Agosto 28 en un evento de Premier Boxing Champions desde Footprint Center, hogar de los Phoenix Suns y Mercury.
La transmisión de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT y contará con el tan esperado regreso del contendiente de toda la vida. Jose Benavídez, el hermano mayor de David Benavídez, frente a Argentina Francisco Emanuel Torres en el evento coestelar de 10 asaltos de peso súper welter. El inicio de la transmisión es un contendiente invicto Carlos Castro asumir el ex retador del título Oscar Escandón en un 10 asaltos peso súper gallo pelea. Los hermanos Benavídez y Castro provienen de Phoenix y tienen la mira puesta en impresionar a sus fanáticos locales..
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que es promovido por Sampson Boxing y TGB Promotions, están a la venta ahora y están disponibles para su compra a través de Ticketmaster.com.
“Estoy feliz de traer a David 'El Bandera Roja' Benavidez de regreso a su ciudad natal para pelear después de tantos años fuera,"Dijo Sampson Lewkowicz de Sampson Boxing. "Va a ser una fiesta de bienvenida sensacional para él y todos los aficionados".
Todavía solo tienes 24 años, Benavídez (24-0, 21 KOs) entra en esta pelea habiendo noqueado a sus últimos cuatro oponentes, incluyendo un septiembre 2019 nocaut del dos veces campeón de peso súper mediano Anthony Dirrell. Más recientemente, Obtuvo victorias por detención sobre el Roamer Alexis Angulo en agosto 2020 y Ronald Ellis en marzo de este año. Benavídez es entrenado por su padre José Sr., junto a su hermano y ex retador al título, José Jr. En 2017, se convirtió en el campeón de peso súper mediano más joven en la historia del boxeo al derrotar a Ronald Gavril en SHOWTIME en solo 20 años. Representando a su Phoenix natal, Ariz., Benavídez pasó de ser un niño prodigio de 15 años a entrenar con Gennady Golovkin y Peter Quillin, al contendiente al título mundial con una racha de nocaut de 10 peleas desde 2015 a través de 2017, incluyendo un nocaut en lo más destacado de Rogelio Medina con una combinación de siete golpes que le valió su primera oportunidad de título.
"Estoy muy emocionado de pelear frente a los fanáticos de mi ciudad natal,” said Benavídez. “Es un sueño hecho realidad para mí volver a casa como dos veces campeón del mundo. Estoy entrenando para Uzcategui como si fuera un campeón mundial porque tiene mucha experiencia y es un luchador hambriento.. Se que necesita esta victoria, pero no dejaré que eso suceda. Me mantengo dedicado y motivado para ganar en agosto 28 en SHOWTIME y quiero lucir impresionante haciéndolo para tener peleas aún más grandes y mejores en el futuro ".
Nacido en Venezuela y peleando desde Tijuana, México, Uzcátegui (31-4, 26 KOs) capturó un título mundial de 168 libras en marzo de 2018 al detener al contendiente veterano Andre Dirrell después de ocho rondas. El jugador de 30 años se puso en posición de luchar por un título con cuatro victorias consecutivas en paradas de 2015 a través de 2016, incluyendo una victoria sobre el entonces invicto Julius Jackson. Desde que perdió el título ante el campeón invicto Caleb Plant en enero 2019, Uzcátegui se recuperó para ganar tres de sus últimas cuatro peleas, incluyendo victorias por nocaut en 2021 sobre Jaime Hernandez Lopez y Josue Obando.
"Estoy emocionado de volver al gran escenario para esta pelea,”Dijo Uzcátegui. "Sé a lo que me enfrento con Benavídez. Él es un gran luchador, y esa es mi mayor motivación. Esto va a ser una guerra y no puedo esperar para darle a la gente una gran pelea.. Ambos venimos a pelear, así que este será un clásico el 28 de agosto ".
Benavídez, de 28 años (27-1, 18 KOs) es el hermano mayor del cabeza de cartel del evento principal David y regresa a pelear en su ciudad natal de Phoenix por primera vez en seis años. Un contendiente de larga data, Benavídez regresará a la acción por primera vez desde que perdió un enfrentamiento por el título de 147 libras ante Terence Crawford en octubre. 2018. Benavídez había obtenido previamente victorias sobre contendientes como Mauricio Herrera, Francisco Santana y Frank Rojas en camino a esa oportunidad de título mundial.
"Estoy muy emocionado de estar de vuelta en el ring después de estar fuera por un tiempo,"Dijo Benavidez. “Me siento más maduro, motivado y más fuerte que nunca. Luchar junto a mi hermano y en mi ciudad natal es realmente un sueño hecho realidad.. Tengo muchas ganas de hacer un tremendo regreso. No importa a quien pongan frente a mi, Te garantizo que los voy a sacar. Nadie se va a querer perder esta noche, porque mi hermano y yo traeremos los fuegos artificiales ".
Originario de Buenos Aires, rico en boxeo, Argentina, Torres (17-3, 5 KOs) entra en esta pelea el ganador de sus últimos nueve concursos que se remontan a 2018. El joven de 31 años peleará en EE. UU.. por tercera vez en agosto 28, habiendo obtenido victorias en Estados Unidos sobre Cleotis Pendarvis en agosto 2020 y Louis Hernandez en febrero de este año. Torres ganó recientemente por decisión unánime sobre Alexi Rivera en junio mientras se prepara para su pelea más dura hasta la fecha contra Benavídez..
"Estoy muy emocionado por esta pelea,"Dijo Torres. “Quiero agradecer a todo mi equipo por esta oportunidad de participar en una pelea tan importante. Esta es una gran oportunidad para mí de pasar al siguiente nivel contra un gran luchador que ha tenido una carrera excepcional.. Trabajaré muy duro para conseguir la victoria en agosto. 14 y enarbolar la bandera de Argentina ”.
Castro (26-0, 11 KOs) ha subido en la clasificación desde que se convirtió en profesional en 2012 mientras busca una oportunidad por un campeonato de peso súper gallo. El nativo de Phoenix sumó dos victorias en 2020, derrotar a Jesús Ruiz en febrero antes de detener al veterano contendiente César Juárez en cuatro rondas en julio. Castro venía de un 2019 campaña que lo vio anotar tres victorias, incluyendo triunfos por decisión unánime en 10 asaltos sobre el ex retador al título Genesis Servania y el veterano contendiente Mario Díaz.
"Estoy muy agradecido por esta oportunidad de luchar contra un excelente oponente en Oscar Escandon,"Dijo Castro. "Estoy muy motivado para hacer una gran actuación frente a los fanáticos de mi ciudad natal. En Agosto 28, Voy a estar listo para mostrar todas mis habilidades y trabajo duro en el ring, así que me voy con la mano levantada ".
Oriundo de Ibagué, Colombia, Escandón (26-5, 18 KOs) se ha enfrentado a una gran cantidad de principales contendientes y campeones, incluido el campeón de peso pluma Gary Russell Jr. y el campeón supergallo Brandon Figueroa, además del contundente contendiente Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Escandon capturó un título interino en 2016 cuando noqueó a Robinson Castellanos para ganar su oportunidad por el título mundial contra Russell. Más recientemente, Escandón anotó un nocaut en el primer asalto sobre el contendiente previamente invicto Jhack Tepora en diciembre de 2019.
“Estoy muy concentrado en entrenar para esta pelea porque sé que una victoria puede llevarme de regreso a otra oportunidad de título mundial.,” Said Escandon. “Castro es un buen peleador joven que tiene un jab sólido y puede moverse.. Pero creo que es el oponente perfecto para mí.. Hay muchas cosas que podemos hacer para ganar esta pelea y no puedo esperar para entrar allí en agosto. 28 y muéstralo.”
