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CHRIS COLBERT BROOKLYN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am…I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.”

Unbeaten Rising Star Colbert Nears Showdown Against Undefeated Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia Headlining Live on SHOWTIME® Samedi, Février 26 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from The Cosmopolitan
de Las Vegas

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BROOKLYN – Février 18, 2022 - Invaincu étoile montante Chris «Primetime» Colbert held a media workout in his hometown of Brooklyn Friday, as he prepares to take on undefeated Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, Février 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Colbert contre. Garcia tops a stacked SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader beginning at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT as the undefeated fighters match up in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par Promotions TGB, sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés via Ticketmaster.com.

The 25-year-old Colbert held the workout at the NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Club where he began his boxing journey, from his decorated days in the amateur ranks, to his burgeoning pro career. Here is what Colbert had to say about training camp, his February 26 adversaire et plus:

CHRIS COLBERT

“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am. I’m not worried about anything he brings to the ring. I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.

“I don’t have to live up to the ‘Primetime’ name, that’s just me. That’s who I am. People know who I am. I just have a job to do and I’m going to do it on February 26.

“I don’t really know anything about Garcia. I know he’s got two arms and two legs, and beyond that I expect him to bring his A-game, because he has to against me. There’s no way that I’m letting him come in as a late replacement and beat me.

“I spent most of training camp with Coach Aureliano Sosa and Herman Caicedo at Caicedo Sports down in Miami, but with the change of opponent I made the decision to come back to my gym in Brooklyn because we have three lefties in the gym up here.

“The only real difference for this camp is that I have a nutritionist now, so they’ve got me on a strict diet and I’m just more focused than ever. The other thing about this camp is that I was originally supposed to fight in mid-December, but then it got pushed back to now. So we went through two camps basically. It’s been about a 14-week camp in total.

“We went down to Miami mainly because of the weather, and because of our connection with Coach Herman. I hate the cold up north. And then they’ve also got a lot of quality sparring partners for me down in Miami and they gave me some good work to get me ready for this fight.

“I’m all about making adjustments. I’ve had opponent replacements happen before, and I know this is part of the business of boxing. I just have to roll with the punches, make lemonade out of these lemons and do what I do on February 26.

“I don’t fight for the belts. I fight for the money and my legacy. I still have a job to do next Saturday. I’m still getting paid. Après j'ai gagné, I get to fight again soon for the belt and get paid again for that fight.”

HÉCTOR GARCÍA TRAINING CAMP QUOTESUNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN GARCÍA FACES UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE ON SHOWTIME® SATURDAY, Février 26

“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous.”

UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN HÉCTOR GARCÍA FACES UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE ON SHOWTIME® Samedi, Février 26 IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT FROM THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS (Février 17, 2022) – Undefeated Dominican Olympian Héctor García will look to put himself one step closer to his championship dreams when he faces fellow unbeaten Chris «Primetime» Colbert in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Février 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

“I’m very thankful to my whole team for giving me this opportunity,” said García, who owns a record of 14-0, avec 10 KO. “It’s time to show the world that there was a Dominican fighter hidden in the shadows and he’s ready to pounce on this chance."

García stepped in to face Colbert after WBA Super Featherweight Champion Roger Gutiérrez withdrew due to a positive COVID-19 test. Despite the sudden change, the 30-year-old is prepared for what the supremely-skilled Colbert brings to the ring.

“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous,” said García. “I’ve watched him fight before and I know that I do have to be agile, since he is very fast. I have been sparring with many training partners that have styles similar to his here in Las Vegas and that should help me adjust once we’re in the fight.”

Trained by renowned coach Ismael Salas in Las Vegas, García has sparred with champions and top contenders including Devin Haney and Rolando “Rolly” Romero. He enters this fight coming off the most impressive victory of his career, a unanimous decision triumph over Isaac Avelar in December 2021.

“I make sure I stay in shape even if I’m not training for a specific date or opponent,” said García. “I heard about this opportunity when I got back to Las Vegas from the Dominican Republic, and I just knew I had to grab the bull by the horns. I am making sure that I make the most of this by having the best possible preparation.”

The San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic product knows this is his chance to go from underdog to world championship contender, and plans to show off his versatility and power in the biggest fight of his career to date.

“People will witness my potential on February 26,” said García. “They are also going to find out that I can brawl or be tactical from any kind of distance. If I had to define myself as a boxer in one word, that would be ‘versatile’. My power is a weapon because I can hurt you with anything and everything that I throw.”

García is an avid Boston Red Sox fan who used to play baseball and dream of hitting home runs at Fenway Park while admiring Dominican baseball legends such as Pedro Martínez, David Ortíz and Manny Ramírez. His family wanted him to study, but it was his stepbrother who turned him to boxing when García was a teenager.

“Baseball was my first love, but my older stepbrother Derlin Valdez used to box and he would encourage me to do the same,” said García. “He kept telling me to go to the gym and, quand j'étais 14, I decided to heed his advice and dedicate myself to boxing. I didn’t really want to at first, but I also didn’t have the resources I needed to be a true professional baseball prospect.”

García turned pro in December of 2016 after a runner-up finish at the 2015 Pan-Am Games in Toronto and qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“I waited for the (2016) Olympics before turning pro,” said García. “My dream was to win a medal, and I didn’t get to because of an unfair loss during the preliminary rounds.”

Six ans plus tard, boxing is still a family matter in the García household. That is what drives him to succeed.

“My goal is to be a world champion, and I’m dedicated to showing my family that I am indeed able to be successful as an athlete,” said García. “They wanted me to study, study, study and study some more, but I’m showing them that I achieved my goal.”

À PROPOS DE COLBERT VS. GARCÍA
Colbert contre. García will see undefeated rising star Chris «Primetime» Colbert square off against unbeaten Dominican Olympian Hector García in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Février 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Le BOXE CHAMPIONNAT SHOWTIME® telecast kicks off at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will feature another unbeaten young phenom in the co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, une 2016 U.S.. Olympien, faces former world champion Viktor Postol dans un combat de 10 rounds des super-légers, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion Jerwin Ancajas defends his title against unbeaten Argentine Fernando Martinez in the televised opener of the loaded tripleheader.

Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par Promotions TGB, sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés via Ticketmaster.com.

UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT TO FACE UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN HECTOR LUIS GARCIA LIVE ON SHOWTIME® SATURDAY, Février 26 FROM THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

WBA Super Featherweight Champion Roger Gutierrez Forced To Withdraw After Positive COVID-19 Test

Billets en vente maintenant!

LAS VEGAS – February 14, 2022 – Undefeated rising star Chris «Primetime» Colbert will now square off against unbeaten Dominican Olympian Hector Luis Garcia in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Février 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The southpaw Garcia replaces WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Roger Gutierrez, who was forced to withdraw after a positive COVID-19 test.

Le BOXE CHAMPIONNAT SHOWTIME® telecast kicks off at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will feature another unbeaten young phenom in the co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, une 2016 U.S.. Olympien, faces former world champion Viktor Postol dans un combat de 10 rounds des super-légers, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion Jerwin Ancajas defends his title against unbeaten Argentine Fernando Martinez in the televised opener of the loaded tripleheader.

Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par Promotions TGB, sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés via Ticketmaster.com.

Représentant son Brooklyn natal, N. Y., Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) a rapidement grimpé dans le classement des 130 livres, affronter une compétition de haut niveau dans sa première 16 combats professionnels. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe with an 11e-round stoppage of Jaime Arboleda in December 2020 before most recently besting Tugstsogt Nyambayar in July 2021. Le 25-year-old pro tourné dans 2015 and defeated three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first-round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. en Septembre 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezzreel Corrales in January 2020.

Tall and rangy with good power in his left hand and a dedicated body attack, the 30-year-old Garcia (14-0, 10 KOs) scored the most impressive victory of his career in his last fight, when he defeated Isaac Avelar by unanimous decision in December 2021. Le 5-9 Garcia, who sparred with Devin Haney and Rolly Romero for the Avelar win, represented his native San Juan de la Maguana, République Dominicaine, dans le 2016 Olympics before turning pro in December that year. Garcia is trained by the highly respected Ismael Salas, who has guided a long list of standouts, including Yordenis Ugás, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Nonito Donaire, et Jorge Linares. Garcia will be fighting for just the third time in the U.S. sur Février 26, having defeated Avelar in Minneapolis. He was zeroing in on facing a top contender in 2022. Now he will get his chance.

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CHRIS COLBERT REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY OVER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR IN SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT

Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Scores Impressive
Knockout Victory in Co-Main Event

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CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Juillet 4, 2021) - Étoile montante Invaincu Chris «Primetime» Colbert cruised to a unanimous decision victory over Tugststogt Nyambayar Saturday night to retain his Interim WBA Super Featherweight title in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie. dans un événement Premier Boxing Champions.

The 24-year-old Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) rode a dominant jab to victory as he landed 112 across the 12 rounds according to CompuBox, buoying a 218 à 78 avantage dans les coups reçus. The Brooklyn-native used the jab to set up a variety of effective power punches that he was able to land from orthodox and southpaw stances.

We had a tremendous training camp,»A déclaré Colbert. “We sparred a lot with a bigger guy in Michel Rivera, so I had a lot of practice using my speed and jab in camp. The jab is always a key in this sport.”

Mongolia’s Nyambayar (12-2, 9 KOs), who now fights out of Los Angeles, stepped in to fight Colbert on less than two weeks’ notice, replacing former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa after he suffered a training camp injury. Nyambayar had successful moments in his 130-pound debut, with Colbert even noting the Olympic silver medalist’s power, but he was unable to keep up a sustained attack or keep the busier Colbert from controlling the tempo.

He carried power for a 126-pounder,»A déclaré Colbert. “Boxing is about hitting and not getting hit. I had to use my Muhammad Ali tactics and float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. This was a great fight and ‘Tugdid a great job coming in off only a week and a half of training for me. I take off my hat to him and wish him nothing but the best in his career.
Colbert’s post-fight interview: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411543856345145345

Colbert rode his versatile offensive arsenal to a big advantage on the scorecards and statistically, dominating Nyambayar in punches landed as he connected on 106 power punches to 78 total punches landed by Nyambayar. Après 12 tours, the judges’ scores confirmed Colbert’s dominance, as he won the decision with scores of 117-111 et 118-110 deux fois.

“I’m number one in the WBA,»A déclaré Colbert. “So you know what time it is. I’m going to follow the plan and see what happens next.”

En cas de co-principal, rising lightweight contender Michel Rivera (21-0, 14 KOs) scored a highlight-reel knockout over Jon Fernandez (21-2, 18 KOs) in the eighth round of their WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Watch the knockout here: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411521691201724417

“I’m so excited and beyond happy to get this win,», A déclaré Rivera. “Fernández was a strong, experienced opponent that forced me to change the game plan I had going in.”

An unbeaten Dominican fighter who now trains in Miami, Rivera seemed to take control of the action in round four, as he began to find a home for the straight right hand that would eventually end the fight. The tables turned momentarily in round six however, as Fernandez connected with a clean right hand to the head that put Rivera on the canvas for the first time in his career.

“I knew since the first round that I would have to be careful with him,», A déclaré Rivera. “He had heavy hands and was taller than me, but I was faster and more skilled overall.”

The 23-year-old was able to weather the storm brought by the Spaniard Fernandez and made it through the round despite the knockdown. After regaining his momentum in the seventh round, Rivera broke through with a decisive right hand that crumpled Fernandez early in the eighth, prompting referee Jack Reiss to wave off the bout 44 seconds in the frame. Rivera held an 87 à 76 avantage dans les coups reçus, and connected on 37% de ses coups de puissance, par rapport à 27% from Fernandez.

“I want the fight with Rolando Romero next,», A déclaré Rivera. “Once I do face him, I would like to go up against Gervonta Davis or Teofimo López.”

Before the night of fights, SHOWTIME host Brian Custer interviewed Bellator MMA No. 1-ranked Featherweight contender A.J. McKee, who will face current champion Patricio Pitbull in the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix final on July 31 au Forum de Los Angeles.
McKee interview: https://twitter.com/SHOsports/status/1411527740646465537

“I am going to go out there and dig into my bag of tricks and I am going to shock the world,” McKee said. “He’s done a lot for the sport and he has been my target for a long time, ever since I started to come up. I’ve been calling his name for 17 fights and it is time now to get it on.”

Asked if this fight was for the No. 1 spot on the Bellator pound-for-pound list, McKee said: "Absolument. Hands down. This fight is for the pound-for-pound best, Je ressens, dans le monde. À 145 livres, there’s not too many guys that can stop myself or Pitbull.”

McKee added: “This is not going the distance. Stylistiquement, it’s a bad match up for him. Nothing personal but my style is not a good match up for him…. I have to stay long, keep positioning and my feet. Distance is a big part of this fight. And catching him on the angle.”

Immediately following the SHOWTIME telecast, ALL ACCESS: Davis vs. Barrios Epilogue premiered on the network. It is also available now on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube page and can be watched ICI.

Saturday’sSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Juillet 4 à 9 a.m. ET / PT sur Showtime EXTREME. Le lundi, Juillet 5, Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Mario Barrios will re-air and will include the exciting Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario WBC Super Welterweight title eliminator at 10 p.m. ET / PT sur Showtime EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Trois Hall of Fame a complété l'équipe émission de télévision Showtime – Emmy® primé journaliste Jim Gray, le buteur non officiel Steve Farhood et l'annonceur de renommée mondiale Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer is four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. L'ancien champion du monde des poids moyens juniors Raúl «El Diamante» Marquez et le sportif Alejandro Luna ont été analystes experts en espagnol sur la programmation audio secondaire (SAP).

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CHRIS COLBERT VS. TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOSUnbeaten Rising Star Chris Colbert Faces Hard-Hitting Contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar This Saturday, Juillet 3 En direct sur Showtime

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CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Juillet 1, 2021) – Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris «Primetime» Colbert and hard-hitting contender Tugstsogt «King Tug» Nyambayar faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Juillet 3 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.

Also featured at Thursday’s press conference were unbeaten rising star Michel Rivera et concurrent léger Jon Fernández, who square off in the co-main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT.

Pour ouvrir la télédiffusion, SHOWTIME will air a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios.

L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com.

Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire jeudi:

CHRIS COLBERT

“I was going to knock [Yuriorkis] Gamboa out cold, and now ‘King Tug’ has to take the knockout.

“My hard work is finally paying off. All I have to do is stay focused, dévoué, and disciplined, and then I’ll be the face of boxing in a couple of years.

“This venue is really known for wars. Come Saturday night I’m definitely going to bring the heat.

“I’m ready for this fight. Nyambayar knows he’s in for trouble on Saturday. Nobody out there can take a fight with me on a week-and-half notice and not be in for trouble.

“Me and Michel Rivera got a lot of rounds in together during training down in Miami. We did a great job all camp and I’m just ready and excited to get in the ring.

“I’ve been knocking out everyone they put in front me. They still don’t give me the respect I deserve yet. I just have to keep doing my thing on Saturday night and embarrass him.

“I can’t tell you if he’s my toughest opponent yet. I know that he’s not beating me, and that’s a promise. There’s no way a 126-pounder will come up in weight and beat me.

“He’s a fighter with only one loss, he can come back from that. But it’s not going to matter on Saturday night. He’s supposed to be confident in himself. He can’t say he’s going to get washed Saturday, but that’s what is going to happen.

“I appreciate ‘Tug’ for taking the fight, but Saturday night I’m going to get in there, dominate and beat him up. This is a Nissan vs. a Lamborghini, and I’m the Lambo.

“I agree that ‘King Tug’ might be better opposition than Yuriorkis Gamboa would have been. But it doesn’t matter if it was Gamboa, ‘King Tug’, or Arnold Schwarzenegger in there with me, it was always going to be the same outcome on Saturday night.

“My hair is orange this week as a dedication to the cause of fighting Multiple sclerosis. One of my friends, Dave, back in New Jersey has it and he told me his story of how he was paralyzed as a kid and also had MS. Then I saw him on the Stairmaster in the gym the next day for like an hour. I saw that and realized there’s no excuses I can make for not being in the gym. I do the different hair colors to make people feel special. I want them to know that I’m fighting for them.

“Nobody in the 130-pound division can beat me. I’m going to continue to prove that every time I step into the ring. I’m going to deliver a dominating performance. Don’t be surprised when I stop him.

“I don’t think this is going past 10 tours. I’m going to keep proving that I have power on Saturday night. I’m not discrediting his skills, but I’m just different.”

Tugstsogt Nyambayar

“I’m really excited for this fight. It’s my first fight at 130 pounds and I want to show what I can do. I’m ready for this opportunity.

“Just know this, we are here to win. My team is here to win. I’m ready for Chris Colbert. C'est tout.

“I don’t care that I’m fighting on short notice at a higher weight. I believe in myself. I can fight at 122, I can fight at 126 and I can fight at 130.

“Two weeks’ notice is enough for me. If I didn’t take the fight, Colbert wouldn’t have a fight. So he should be thankful. Let’s see what happens. I’m going to whoop his ass.

“I believe in my speed and I believe in my power. I believe in myself. I just want to test myself. This is a good opportunity versus a good fighter.”

“I don’t think that he can stop me. Watch me on Saturday night. Je suis prêt.

“I’m not worried about anything he says. I’m just focused on the sight. I really believe in myself and that I’m going to hurt him on Saturday night.

“Colbert has similar speed compared to Gary Russell Jr., so it’s not going to be anything I haven’t seen before. The adjustments from the Russell fight have been made in the gym over time.

“I’m very happy to be fighting at Dignity Health Sports Park because Los Angeles is my second home. It’s very exciting to be fighting here and with a crowd there watching. The Mongolian fans are going to show up on Saturday.”

MICHEL RIVERA

“I had a good camp and I have a good team, led by Herman Caicedo who is my coach along with Jukka Toivola. I know that this is a good opportunity and I worked so hard for this fight. I’m so excited for July 3 and I know that this is my chance to show I’m great and to shine.

“Jon Fernandez is a good boxer and he’s a good puncher. I don’t know much about him, but I know that he’s Spanish and he’s a tall guy. He hits hard but I’m in the type of condition to be great in this fight.

“I’m sure that on July 3 when people are watching the fight, they will see who the best boxer is. I’m ready for everything. If he wants to fight instead of box, I will fight too. I have the skills. I believe that I am faster than him. I don’t have problems with his height. You can see in my past fights where I was fighting at 144, and I looked good with big boxers too. I don’t have a problem with it. Everybody will have to tune in July 3 sur Showtime, and they will see Michel Rivera beating Jon Fernandez.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I’m Dominican, and in the Dominican Republic you don’t get much opportunity. I came here and I am making my name. Everybody will know that I’m ready to fight the top names at 135 – the best boxers. I have the skills and the talent. I’m young and I’m pretty, trop.

“It’s good that he sounds confident. I am confident too. That makes for a great war. He has a lot of knockouts, but they weren’t against any boxers like me. I’m focused. Comme je le disais, il est un bon boxeur, mais je vais mieux. I’m trusting my talent and I’m trusting my condition.

“My perspective remains the same after this press conference. Fernandez is a proud fighter and I expect nothing less than what he said. I’m also a proud fighter and I’m convinced that I’m better than him. I consider myself better prepared and ready to be considered one of the top boxers in the 135-pound division.

“Training with Chris Colbert was a great experience, and the sparring sessions were awesome. He made me better, just like I made him better. He’s a great person. My fellow Dominican fighter Jeison Rosario wished me luck and told me he knows I’m going to be a world champion someday, and that he will be supporting me and watching the fight from the Dominican Republic.

“Of course I believe that I am the next world champion from the Dominican Republic. I can beat all of the top boxers, the top five, in the 135-pound division. I want to make my name at 135 because I know this is a strong division now. I want everybody to know me at this weight.

“I promise a good fight. Everybody will see the next superstar in the ring on July 3.”

JON FERNANDEZ

“I’m very excited to be here for this fight. Training camp in Madrid and Mexico have been great. We’ve had an outstanding preparation. I’m facing a great opponent in Michel Rivera, but this is the door I need to open to be in the big leagues of boxing. I don’t plan on missing out on this chance.

“I’m glad he’s confident in his abilities, but I think this is a 50-50 rencontre. It’s going to be a great fight and we’re definitely on the same level. There’s no difference in skill levels. I’m going to use my height and show off my boxing ability on Saturday night.

“Rivera is a very good boxer, and has many skills, but I believe that I have equal skills and more power. If I get the opening, I can knock Rivera out.

“I promise that we’re going to put on a great show and deliver fireworks in the ring. My hand will be raised when the fight is over.

“There’s nothing like fighting in Los Angeles. I have already been here before, but nothing can compare to being in the big show.

“Everyone in Spain is supporting me. My city of Bilbao has sent me all its love and they believe in me 100%. Even some famous soccer players have reached out to me. Players from Athletic Bilbao and (former Spain national team striker) Fernando Torres.

“I would like to win in order to open the door for other Spaniard boxers who come behind me and relish this opportunity – like my brother Eker, who is about to make his professional debut. I want to make him proud and put Spain on the map as far as boxing is concerned.

"Si je gagne, it’s not just because of my power. It’s going to be a close fight, but I’m going to give everything I have to come out with the victory.”

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À PROPOS DE COLBERT VS. PAYER
Colbert contre. Nyambayar will undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris «Primetime» Colbert face hard-hitting contender Tugstsogt «King Tug» Nyambayar Samedi, Juillet 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., dans un événement Premier Boxing Champions.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT with a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis et Mario Barrios prior to the live co-main event from California featuring unbeaten rising star Michel Rivera battling lightweight contender Jon Fernández.

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CHRIS COLBERT TAKES ON HARD-HITTING CONTENDER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR LIVE ON SHOWTIME JULY 3

Plus, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lightweight Contender

Jon Fernunendez in WBA Title Eliminator on Saturday, Juillet 3

At Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.

CARSON, CALIFORNIE.(Juin 22, 2021) – Undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris «Primetime» Colbertwill face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt «King Tug» NyambayarSamedi, Juillet 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., dans un événement Premier Boxing Champions.

Nyambayar replaces Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernunendezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.

The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson Hitchinsaffrontent contreDarwin Pricein a 10-round duel.

L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com. Hitchins vs. Price is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,» A déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, and he will have a big test against the always-tough Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Also facing perhaps the toughest test of his career, Michel Rivera will enter the ring in an exciting matchup against contender Jon Fernández. This is a card that is lined up to deliver drama all night long.”

Représentant son Brooklyn natal, N. Y., Colbert (15-0, 6 KOs) a rapidement grimpé dans le classement des 130 livres, affronter une compétition de haut niveau dans sa première 15 combats professionnels. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe in his last outing, as he stopped hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda in round 11 of their December 2020 choc. The 24-year-old turned pro in 2015 and beat three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. en Septembre 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezreel Corrales in January 2020.

“I’m very excited to be back in the ring on July 4 weekend,»A déclaré Colbert. “I get to set off my fireworks on SHOWTIME the night before. We’re taking this one to Dignity Health Sports Park in California, but I know I’ll have my New York family behind me. This is just another day, another dollar. I have a job to do, and that’s to get the win by any means necessary, but I’m looking to dominate. I expect Nyambayar to bring his A-game though because he knows he’ll be in there with a monster. I may not be the biggest puncher in the world, but I know how to finish a guy and get him out of there, and on July 3 that’s exactly what I’ll be looking to do.”

Nyambayar, 28 ans (12-1, 9 KOs) a remporté une médaille d'argent représentant sa Mongolie natale dans le 2012 Olympics and now lives in Southern California, where he’s trained by John Pullman. Nyambayar est monté dans le classement des poids plumes après sa longue carrière amateur avec des victoires contre Harmonito Dela Torre, alors invaincu, et l'ancien champion par intérim Oscar Escandon.. He earned his first world title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019, before dropping his championship bout against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. en Février 2020. Ahead of his super featherweight debut on July 3, the WBC’s second-ranked featherweight Nyambayar most recently handed Cobia Breedy his first loss by scoring two knockdowns and eventually earning the decision in September 2020.

“When I got the call about this fight, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Nyambayar. “I can’t wait to compete. I was born for fights like this. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans a great show on July 3.”

Né à Saint-Domingue, République dominicaine et se battent maintenant hors de Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 KOs) fait irruption sur scène dans 2019 faire ses États-Unis. débuts avec une victoire sur Juan Rene Tellez. Le joueur de 23 ans a poursuivi son ascension en 2020, ajoutant une victoire d'arrêt contre Fidel Maldonado Jr. et une décision unanime triomphe contre le concurrent léger LaDarius Miller. Plus récemment,, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.

“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”

The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 KOs) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 surShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération. A native of Bilbao, Espagne, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. Dans son dernier combat, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 choc.

“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”

Originaire de Brooklyn, Hitchins (12-0, 5 KOs) est devenu professionnel en 2017 après avoir représenté Haïti à la 2016 Jeux olympiques. Le joueur de 23 ans a montré des compétences impressionnantes alors qu'il a accumulé un record invaincu dans les rangs professionnels, qui est le produit d'une longue carrière amateur. Dans sa dernière sortie, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.

“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,» A déclaré Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Each opponent has brought something different out of me, and I plan to keep rising to the occasion and putting on a show for the fans.”

Price (17-1, 10 KOs) returned to the ring in April to knock out Saul Corral in the fifth round. His previous outing had come in December 2019 when he suffered a knee injury that forced him to take a TKO loss against Malik Hawkins in a fight Price led on the scorecards. Originaire de St. Louis and now fighting out of Houston, Price was a standout track and field runner at Grambling State University before turning pro and winning his first 16 combats.

“Every dream has a process and a price tag,” said Price. “Those who embrace the process and pay the price, live the dream. Those who don’t, just dream. I can’t wait to get back in the ring on July 3 and put on a great performance.”

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CHRIS COLBERT VISE À «MONTRER À TOUT LE MONDE POURQUOI JE SUIS L’UN DES MEILLEURS 130 PONDS AU MONDE» CONTRE JAIME ARBOLEDA

Le champion WBA super poids plume intérimaire invaincu Colbert se bat contre Arboleda dans le Main Event en direct sur SHOWTIME® ce samedi, Décembre 12

NEW YORK – Décembre 8, 2020 – Champion WBA Super Featherweight par intérim invaincu Chris «Primetime» Colbert cherchera à faire une déclaration lors de son premier événement principal télévisé à l'échelle nationale alors qu'il fait face à des Jaime Arboleda en direct sur SHOWTIME ce samedi, Décembre 12 à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT dans un événement présenté par Premier Boxing Champions de Mohegan Sun Arena à Uncasville, Conn.

«J'ai toujours su que j'allais arriver ici,»A déclaré Colbert. «C'est tout le plan de Dieu. Ce sera juste un autre jour pour moi et je montrerai à tout le monde pourquoi je suis l'un des meilleurs 130 livres au monde. "

Colbert, 24 ans, a grimpé dans le classement de la catégorie de poids des 130 livres et estime qu'une victoire samedi soir entraînera de plus grandes opportunités dans la division bondée..

«C'est l'une des divisions les plus empilées de boxe et j'adore y participer,»A déclaré Colbert. «C’est formidable de se faire remarquer dans une division qui a autant de talent, et j'espère que cela m'amènera à obtenir les grands combats dont j'ai besoin. Je n'ai pas l'impression que je cible un combattant en particulier, mais Gervonta Davis, Leo Santa Cruz et Jamel Herring seraient tous de grands combats pour moi. Les battre m'aiderait à devenir "le gars" de la division. "

L'ascension de Colbert s'est poursuivie lors de son dernier combat, comme il a marqué un 10e-renversement rond contre l'ancien champion Jezreel Corrales en route vers une victoire par décision tout en montrant un éventail impressionnant de compétences contre un combattant déterminé à ralentir l'action grâce à la tenue et à d'autres tours de vétéran.

«Contre Corrales j'ai appris à ne pas se précipiter,»A déclaré Colbert. "Ce n’est pas un sprint, c'est un marathon. Je ne peux pas me précipiter là-dedans et m'attendre à ce que tout le monde soit assommé. Je devais prendre mon temps, fais ce que je fais de mieux et respecte mon plan de match. »

Chez Arboleda, 26 ans, Colbert se verra présenter un autre concurrent en hausse de 130 livres avec ses propres objectifs pour émerger parmi l'élite de la division. Arboleda a remporté cinq de ses six derniers combats par arrêt et a récemment abandonné Jayson Velez en route vers une victoire par décision en février sur SHOWTIME.

«Venez en décembre 12, Je suis prêt pour tout ce qu'il apporte,»A déclaré Colbert. «Je m'attends à ce qu'il fasse pression et« essaie »de me fatiguer car c'est la seule chance qu'il a. Il ne peut pas m'envoyer. Cela ne se produit pas. Mais j'aime frapper à l'intérieur et je suis prêt pour tout ce qu'il fait. J'espère qu'il ne courra pas ou ne me battra pas parce que j'aimerais avoir le KO et le faire sortir de là tôt. "

Colbert, originaire de Brooklyn, a continué à travailler avec son entraîneur de longue date Aureliano Sosa dans sa ville natale à travers les difficultés de la pandémie.. Ces difficultés ont conduit Colbert à s'entraîner avec des poids welters et des super poids welters plus importants au camp, qui, selon Colbert, pourrait l'aider avec le pouvoir qu'Arboleda apportera au combat.

«Le camp d'entraînement s'est très bien déroulé pour la plupart,»A déclaré Colbert. "C’est juste un peu difficile de trouver des partenaires d’entraînement. Mais parce qu'il a été difficile de trouver des combattants à mon poids, je me suis en fait entraîné 147 et combattants de 154 livres. J'aime honnêtement ça parce que ça me prépare mieux, et qui peut dire qu’Arboleda n’aura pas de pouvoir comme eux? Je suis en poids maintenant, bien que, et prêt à monter un spectacle le 12 décembre. "

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À PROPOS DE COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Colbert contre. Arboleda verra deux des meilleurs combattants de la division des 130 livres se rencontrer lors de son invaincu par intérim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris «Primetime» Colbert fait face aux percutants Jaime Arboleda dans l'événement principal de BOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE Samedi, Décembre 12 à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT en direct sur SHOWTIME de Mohegan Sun Arena à Uncasville, Connecticut, dans un événement présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.

Le triple en-tête verra la montée du phénomène super léger Richardson Hitchins subir le test le plus difficile de sa jeune carrière face à l'ancien champion du monde Argenis Mendez dans le co-main event de 10 rounds et les prétendants des poids moyens Ronald Ellis et Matt Korobov bataille dans l'ouverture de la télédiffusion en 10 rounds. L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions et Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez est co-promu par Mayweather Promotions.

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CITATIONS DU CAMP DE FORMATION RICHARDSON HITCHINS & PHOTOS

«Je crois vraiment que je suis le meilleur combattant prometteur du jeu»



Unbeaten Rising Super Lightweight Prospect Hitchins affronte l'ancien champion Argenis Méndez en co-Main Event en direct sur SHOWTIME® ce samedi, Décembre 12

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NEW YORK – Décembre 7, 2020 – Perspective montante invaincue Richardson Hitchins a partagé les détails de son camp d'entraînement, y compris les conseils et la motivation qu'il a reçus de Floyd Mayweather et Gervonta Davis, avant son affrontement super léger contre l'ancien champion du monde Argenis Mendez en direct sur SHOWTIME ce samedi, Décembre 12 à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT dans un événement présenté par Premier Boxing Champions de Mohegan Sun Arena à Uncasville, Conn.

«Floyd m'a énormément aidé à mon retour à Las Vegas,» A déclaré Hitchins. «J'ai déjà les fondamentaux en tant que combattant, mais il m'a montré de petites choses ici et là et des séances d'entraînement que j'ai emportées chez moi pendant que je m'entraîne pour ce combat. Je ne suis pas timide par ma capacité de combattant, parce que je crois vraiment que je suis le meilleur combattant du jeu, c'est donc le genre de combats dont j'ai besoin pour montrer au monde qui est Richardson Hitchins.

«Gervonta a également joué un rôle déterminant dans les camps de combat antérieurs, et il est le type de personne dont vous avez besoin. Il te pousse à aller plus fort. On va tête-à-tête en essayant de se surpasser, et c’est le type de compétition dont on a besoin pour être vraiment le meilleur. »

Malgré la formation tout au long de la pandémie, Hitchins a pu rester sur la bonne voie tout au long de son camp qui a commencé à Las Vegas avant de se terminer dans son Brooklyn natal sous la direction de son entraîneur-chef Lenny Wilson..

«La chose à propos de moi est, Je suis concentré quoi qu'il arrive,» A déclaré Hitchins. «Je ne décolle pas après mes combats. Je reste en forme toute l'année; Je n’ai pas besoin de me préparer en termes de conditionnement ou de remise en forme car c’est mon travail. Je prends mon travail très au sérieux. La discipline que Floyd a eue tout au long de sa carrière est la même que moi. J'ai regardé mes idoles et leur ai pris des choses pour que je puisse me mettre en position de gagner.

«Je ne pense pas que la pandémie ou les vacances ont nécessairement modifié ma formation. J'ai toujours accès à ma salle de sport. Il n'y a rien qui m'empêchera de devenir grand. La pandémie ne me ralentit pas, c'est juste un autre obstacle pour tester mon dévouement au sport. "

Les Hitchins, 23 ans, ont représenté Haïti à la 2016 Jeux Olympiques et reviendra sur le ring après ses débuts en 2020 avec une victoire décisive de 10 rounds contre Nicholas DeLomba en février. C'était la deuxième victoire par décision de Hitchins en 10 rounds après que son combat précédent lui ait vu le meilleur Kevin Johnson après 10 tournées en novembre 2019.

«Je repense souvent à mon combat contre Kevin Johnson, c’est un combattant coriace et c’est lui qui, je peux le dire avec confiance, a apporté le meilleur de moi,» A déclaré Hitchins. «Ce sont les combats qui me font regarder en arrière et regarder de près les choses sur lesquelles je dois travailler. Ce combat m'a aussi montré que personne ne devrait être négligé, alors entrer dans ce combat contre Mendez, Je ne le néglige pas. "

Méndez présente l'adversaire le plus accompli de la jeune carrière des Hitchins. L'ancien champion de 34 ans a récemment combattu Juan Heraldez et Anthony Peterson pour faire match nul 2019, et a remporté des victoires sur Eddie Ramirez et Ivan Redkach avant cela. Pour Hitchins, le CV fort de son adversaire est quelque chose qu'il apprécie comme mesure de ses progrès.

«C'est un vétéran, il a été là-bas avec beaucoup de durs et c'est un ancien champion du monde, il a donc clairement un ensemble de compétences que je pense devoir affronter à ce stade de ma carrière,» A déclaré Hitchins. «J'ai besoin de ces gros combats. Il est plus âgé maintenant, mais je sens que lui dans sa fleur de l'âge ne pouvait toujours pas toucher mes compétences. C’est mon travail de le prouver.

"Je sais que ce ne sera pas un combat facile, mais je serai prêt à tout ce qu'il apporte. Ma motivation est d'être plus qu'ordinaire. J'atteindrai mes objectifs quand tout sera dit et fait, et honnêtement, J'attends juste que ce combat vienne pour que je puisse le montrer. Que ce soit Méndez, ou qui que ce soit, la conviction que j'ai et ce que je ressens à propos de moi-même est plus forte que tout ce qui se tient devant moi dans ce ring.

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À PROPOS DE COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Colbert contre. Arboleda verra deux des meilleurs combattants de la division des 130 livres se rencontrer lors de son invaincu par intérim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris «Primetime» Colbert fait face aux percutants Jaime Arboleda dans l'événement principal de BOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE Samedi, Décembre 12 à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT en direct sur SHOWTIME de Mohegan Sun Arena à Uncasville, Connecticut, dans un événement présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.

Le triple en-tête verra la montée du phénomène super léger Richardson Hitchins subir le test le plus difficile de sa jeune carrière face à l'ancien champion du monde Argenis Mendez dans le co-main event de 10 rounds et les prétendants des poids moyens Ronald Ellis et Matt Korobov bataille dans l'ouverture de la télédiffusion en 10 rounds. L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions et Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez est co-promu par Mayweather Promotions.

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CHRIS COLBERT, CHAMPION WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT INTERIM INTERMÉDIAIRE, BATAILLE HARD-HITTING JAIME ARBOLEDA EN DIRECT SUR SHOWTIME® SAMEDI, Décembre 12 DANS UN ÉVÉNEMENT PRÉSENTÉ PAR LES PREMIERS CHAMPIONS DE BOXE

Les prétendants des poids moyens Matt Korobov et Ronald Ellis Clash

dans Co-Main Event; Richardson Hitchins affronte l'ancien champion du monde Argenis Mendez dans le match d'ouverture de la télédiffusion

NEW YORK – Novembre 20, 2020 - Deux des meilleurs combattants de la division des 130 livres se rencontreront lorsqu'ils seront invaincus par intérim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris «Primetime» Colbertfait face aux percutantsJaime Arboledadans l'événement principal deBOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE Samedi, Décembre 12 à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT en direct sur SHOWTIME de Mohegan Sun Arena à Uncasville, Connecticut, dans un événement présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.

Le triple en-tête, initialement prévu pour novembre 28, verra des prétendants de poids moyenMatt KorobovetRonald Ellisbataille dans le co-main event de 10 rounds et phénomène ascendant super légerRichardson Hitchinssubir le test le plus difficile de sa jeune carrière face à l'ancien champion du mondeArgenis Mendezdans un ouvreur de télédiffusion à 10 coups. L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions et Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez est co-promu par Mayweather Promotions.

Nordine Oubaali contre. Nonito Donaire devait initialement avoir lieu en décembre 12 mais a été reporté après qu'Oubaali ait été testé positif au COVID-19.

«Cet événement principal en décembre 12 opposera deux des talents émergents les plus excitants de la division de 130 livres alors que le sublime Chris Colbert affrontera le puissant Jaime Arboleda dans une confrontation à ne pas manquer,» A déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. «Lors de cet événement co-principal, deux prétendants des poids moyens, Matt Korobov et Ronald Ellis, chercheront à montrer qu'ils font partie de l'élite de la division., tandis que l'ouverture du SHOWTIME met en vedette le prospect excitant Richardson Hitchins contre le toujours difficile Argenis Mendez dans un grand combat intensif. Ce sont trois combats homogènes qui devraient donner lieu à un drame sans escale le soir du combat.

Représentant son Brooklyn natal, N. Y., Colbert (14-0, 5 KOs) a rapidement grimpé dans le classement des 130 livres, affronter une compétition de haut niveau dans sa première 14 combats professionnels. Le joueur de 24 ans a battu les combattants invaincus Austin Dulay, Titus Williams et Antonio Dubose, le tout dans ses huit premiers combats en tant que professionnel. En 2019, Colbert a ajouté quatre autres victoires à son décompte, y compris un KO explosif au premier tour du vétéran Miguel Beltran Jr. Plus récemment,, Colbert a remporté son titre par intérim en abandonnant l'ancien champion des super poids plume Jezreel Corrales sur le chemin d'une décision unanime en janvier 2020 choc.

«Je suis super excité de faire mes grands débuts sur scène dans l'événement principal,»A déclaré Colbert. «Ça a été un long camp, mais la formation se passe très bien. Je cherche à faire une performance dominante, et je cherche le KO s'il est là. Si je peux l'obtenir, ce serait splendide. Je sais que Jaime va venir se battre. Il veut la ceinture aussi mal que je veux garder la ceinture. Tout dépendra de l'endurance, Ring IQ et qui a la plus grande volonté de gagner. Je sens que je suis le gars pour le travail. Il n’y a aucun moyen que je renonce à ma ceinture pour ma première défense. »

Arboleda, 26 ans (16-1, 13 KOs) a amassé une impressionnante séquence de six victoires consécutives avant le match contre Colbert, avec cinq de ces victoires à l'intérieur de la distance. Né à Curundu, Panama, et maintenant se battre contre Miami, Fla. Arboleda se bat professionnellement depuis 2014 et a marqué KO contre deux adversaires alors invaincus en 2019, Victor Betancourt et Jose Saant. Dans son dernier combat, Arboleda, qui est classé quatrième dans la division 130 livres par la WBA, a battu l'ancien prétendant au titre mondial Jayson Velez par décision unanime de remporter son premier combat de 12 rounds en février sur SHOWTIME.

“Le rêve de tout boxeur est de se battre pour un titre et de remporter la victoire sans laisser de doute,»Dit Arboleda. «C'est mon plan pour décembre 12. J'ai la meilleure préparation de toute ma carrière. Je me sens bien, fort et rapide comme jamais auparavant. Je suis sûr que ce sera un combat très excitant dès le premier tour. "

Korobov (28-3-1, 14 KOs) revient à l'action après avoir perdu son décembre 2019 affrontement contre Chris Eubank Jr. lorsqu'il a subi une blessure à l'épaule qui a obligé le combat à se terminer au deuxième tour. Korobov, qui a entaillé 300 gagne en amateur décoré, est entré dans ce combat après un match nul contre Immanuwel Aleem, après avoir notifié à la division des poids moyens qu'il serait une menace lorsqu'il a perdu une décision acharnée contre le champion invaincu des poids moyens Jermall Charlo en décembre. Né à Orotukan, Russie, et vivant maintenant à St. Pétersbourg, Fla, Korobov était un remplacement tardif et a donné Charlo un combat plus difficile que de nombreux experts attendus. Korobov avait été monté sur un série de victoires à quatre combat avant le combat Charlo, suite à sa première défaite professionnelle contre Andy Lee dans un 2014 combat pour le titre des poids moyens.

“Je suis ravi d'être de retour à un événement PBC sur SHOWTIME le 12 décembre” dit Korobov. “J'ai un adversaire difficile, mais j'espère gagner et prouver que je suis de retour et encore mieux préparé. Je dois gagner contre Ellis pour ramener Jermall Charlo sur le ring. Bien sûr, Je crois que j'ai battu Charlo, mais c'est le passé. Ellis est dans mon futur, et je viens pour montrer que je suis toujours l'un des meilleurs poids moyens du monde.”

Ellis, 31 ans (17-1-2, 11 KOs) cherchera à s'appuyer sur sa dernière sortie, qui l'a vu devancer son compatriote Immanuwel Aleem par décision majoritaire en décembre 2019. Pour Ellis, ce combat l'a ramené dans la colonne des victoires après sa première défaite en carrière, une décision majoritaire contre DeAndre Ware en mars 2019. Le Lynn, Mass.-native est le frère aîné du poids welter Rashidi Ellis, et a eu une carrière amateur impressionnante comprenant un 2010 Le championnat national des Golden Gloves couronné par une victoire sur Terrell Gausha.

“Il est temps pour moi de montrer le 12 décembre,” dit Ellis. “Korobov a eu sa chance contre les meilleurs poids moyens, et maintenant, il est temps pour moi de profiter de cette opportunité et d'utiliser une victoire contre lui pour atteindre ce niveau. Nous travaillons dur à San Diego pour nous disputer avec Canelo Alvarez pour que tout soit parfait et que je sois à mon meilleur la nuit de combat.”

Originaire de Brooklyn, Hitchins (11-0, 5 KOs) est devenu professionnel en 2017 après avoir représenté Haïti à la 2016 Jeux olympiques. Le joueur de 23 ans a montré des compétences impressionnantes alors qu'il a accumulé un record invaincu dans les rangs professionnels, qui est le produit d'une longue carrière amateur. Hitchins a remporté quatre victoires en 2019, avant de faire ses débuts dans 2020 avec une victoire décisive sur Nicholas DeLomba. Lors de ses deux premiers combats de 10 rounds en tant que professionnel, le gaucher a marqué des décisions décisives à l'unanimité.

"Je n'oublie aucun adversaire, mais je crois que j'ai des compétences meilleures et plus pointues que Mendez,» A déclaré Hitchins. «J'ai tous les actifs incorporels pour devenir un champion du monde. C'est souvent confondu avec arrogance, mais c’est vraiment moi qui croit en moi plus que quiconque. Je prendrai ce combat au sérieux comme je fais n'importe quel autre combat et continuerai à faire ce que je fais pour me rapprocher de ce coup de titre. Être au camp avec Floyd Mayweather et Gervonta Davis, J'ai beaucoup appris. Je sens que je dois surpasser la concurrence. Ils m'ont vraiment poussé à devenir un meilleur combattant.

Un ancien champion des super poids plume, Mendez (25-5-3, 12 KOs) a la réputation de fournir des défis difficiles aux meilleurs du sport et s'est avéré être un concurrent durable à 140 livres. En 2019, Mendez s'est battu pour des matchs nuls consécutifs contre des prétendants super légers, d'abord contre Anthony Peterson en mars, puis contre l'invaincu Juan Heraldez en mai. Né à San Juan de La Maguana, République Dominicaine, Mendez se bat maintenant hors de Yonkers, N. Y.. et possède des victoires sur Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach et l'ancien titlist Miguel Vazquez. Il a également affronté les anciens champions Rances Barthelemy et Robert Easter Jr.

«Je suis face à un jeune prospect qui a soif de succès, mais j'ai plus faim aujourd'hui que je ne l'ai jamais été dans ma carrière et j'ai l'expérience pour l'accompagner,”A dit Mendez. «Je suis également extrêmement motivé pour ce combat, ce qui n’est pas une bonne nouvelle pour les Hitchins. Quand le combat arrive en décembre 12, vous assisterez à un Argenis Mendez intelligent mais plus agressif. "

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JEISON ROSARIO STOPS JULIAN WILLIAMS TO CAPTURE WBA & IBF SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLES IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM TEMPLE UNIVERSITY’S LIACOURAS CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA

Rising Star Chris Colbert Drops Former Champion Jezreel Corrales & Wins Unanimous Decision to Capture Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title & Top Super Welterweight Prospect Joey Spencer Earns Unanimous Decision Over Erik Spring

Jorge Cota, Vito Mielnicki Jr. & Romuel Cruz Victorious in FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FS1 & FOX Sports

Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Stephanie Trapp / Promotions TGB

PHILADELPHIA (Janvier 19, 2020) – Jeison Rosario captured the WBA and IBF Super Welterweight World titles with a shocking fifth round stoppage of hometown favorite Julien “J-Rock” Williams Saturday night in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

As soon as I stepped into the ring, I knew he could not hurt me,” dit Rosario. “I knew that my power was affecting him right away. This is a big victory for me and for the whole Dominican Republic.

Rosario was the better man tonight,” a déclaré Williams. “It was a great homecoming for my fans and I’m sorry I let them down. What went wrong tonight needs to and will be fixed. We’re going to an immediate rematch and we look forward to returning the favor.

In his first world title fight, the Dominican Republic’s Rosario landed power punches from the outset and opened up a cut on with a punch over Williamsright eye in the second round. Williams was landing power punches of his own, but was unable to stop Rosario from coming forward.

Watch round two highlights where Rosario opens the cut over Williamseye ici.

I’m so emotional in this moment right now,” dit Rosario. “When I lost my last fight I said I will never lose again until I become champion of the world and that’s what happened tonight. I came prepared. I knew before the fight that I was going to win it.

In round five Rosario landed the punches that would ultimately lead to the end of the fight, hitting him with hard straight right hands that immediately slowed Williams.


I have to give a lot of credit to my team,” dit Rosario. “I had a 16-week training camp and that prepared me for this. My life is changed forever and I can support my family in a whole new way. I realized that I was going to win, once I was offered the fight. I knew that if I made the sacrifice, that I would do what I did tonight. I knew it 16 weeks ago.

Rosario sensed his moment and came forward with big punches, while Williams tried to hold and survive. Eventually the onslaught proved to be too much, and referee Benjy Esteves halted the bout 1:37 dans la ronde. Au moment de l'arrêt, Rosario led 39-37 on two cards, with the third card scored 38-38.

I wasn’t surprised he was so good,” a déclaré Williams. “I told everybody he’s a real fighter. I have to accept it. The cut blurred my vision a little bit but it wasn’t the reason why I lost. He was the better fighter tonight. We’ve got a rematch clause. I’ll see him again soon. I’ll be back.

Watch Rosario finish Williams in Round 5 ici.

The co-main event saw rising star Chris “Prime Time” Colbert (14-0, 5 KOs) drop former champion Jezréel Corrales (23-4, 9 KOs) on his way to a unanimous decision victory that earned him the Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title.

“Il est un grand combattant,” said Colbert. “People don’t realize that, because he had a bad decision against Ladarius Miller. Mais il est un grand combattant. He’s very awkward. He’s slick and fast. It was hard to catch him because he was running, but he came to fight. I take my hat off to him.

The action began tactically, with Colbert trying to figure out the awkward style of the veteran former champion Corrales. Colbert switched from orthodox to southpaw and was able to control the early action despite a slow pace.

I did my job in there,” Ledit Corrales. “My strategy was to hit and not get hit. I felt like I made him struggle for a lot of the fight. The knockdown wasn’t from being hurt, it was my balance. Our feet got tangled and I lost my balance. I came in here to win. We both did our jobs, but the judges scored his pushing more than his punching.

Colbert continued to vary up his attack as the fight went on, while Corrales was able to have some success in the middle rounds landing straight lefts to counter his attacking opponent. In round 10 Colbert began to pull away, landing a clean left hook followed by a right hook to the top of the head that put Corrales on a knee.

I had confidence coming into the fight,” said Colbert. “I knew I was going to dominate the fight and I told you all that before the fight happened. He was running and I was trying to catch him, so I told my corner, let’s have a dog fight. We got 12 tours. I’m in shape. Vous voyez, I didn’t sit down one round. I’m in shape and I came to fight. I wasn’t going to leave without this title.

The 23-year-old from Brooklyn seemed to get stronger as the fight went on and finished the championship rounds impressively, staggering Corrales in the waning moments of the fight to punctuate the performance. Colbert was the victor on all three judges’ cartes, par des dizaines de 117-110 deux fois et 116-111.

The strategy was to use my jab like I did and try to set up my punches,” said Colbert. “But he’s very awkward and has good distance. Slowly but surely I decided to stop boxing, close the distance and get on him. I knew he couldn’t out throw me, I’m from Brooklyn.

Watch highlights of Colbert vs. Corrales ici et ici. Watch the 10e knockdown ronde ici et 11e round action ici.

In the FOX PBC Fight Night opener, top super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer(10-0, 7 KOs)remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision over Erik printemps (13-4-2, 1 KO) after six rounds of action.

Fighting from the southpaw stance, Spring looked to land big overhand lefts but was rarely able to catch up to the speedy 19-year-old Spencer. Spencer dominated the action with his speed and by landing big hooks throughout the action.

I was in there with a cagey, long southpaw,” dit Spencer. “Pour être honnête, when a guy is fighting as cagey as he was, it’s really hard for a guy with my style to just pull something out of nothing. He was a real defensive guy.

Spencer was especially effective sneaking a powerful left hook around Spring’s guard. Spring tried to press the action in the later rounds and force a firefight but Spencer remained patient and picked his spots. Late in round six, a left hook from Spencer sent Spring flying into the ropes, before he was saved from the follow up onslaught by the bell.

At the end I really just pressed him, said I’m going to finish strong, and hit him with some good shots,” dit Spencer. “If I had done that in the first or second round, I would have ended it early. I’m glad to get the six rounds in. L'expérience est tout. You’re only as good as your next fight. I’m happy to get in there and get some good experience and I did my thing and got the shutout.

I was waiting too much,” said Spring. “I thought he would come in and engage more and I was looking counter him but he stayed on the outside. I was more impressed by his speed then his power. He’s a talented fighter but I could have been more effective.

After six rounds, all three judges saw the fight for Spencer, by the score of 60-54 trois fois. PBC’s 2019 Prospect de l'année, Spencer will look for another big year in 2020.

I’m going to stay busy this year,” dit Spencer. “I’m going to have a four-fight year. This is one of four. We’re looking to bring some excitement and have some fun.

Watch Joey Spencer seal his 10th career win with a powerful combo just before the final bell ici.

Prior to the main card, FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes saw Mexico’s Jorge Cota (30-4, 27 KOs) earn a fifth-round stoppage over Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (28-3-1, 10 KOs) 1:22 into their super welterweight bout, when LaManna’s corner advised the ringside doctor to halt the action.

Watch highlights of Jorge Cota’s fifth round stoppage of Thomas LaManna ici.

The action also included sensational 17-year-old prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. (4-0, 3 KOs) dominate Preston Wilson (6-4-1, 4 KOs) on his way to a unanimous decision by the score of 40-36 three times in their welterweight matchup.The Prelims opener saw undefeated Romuel Cruz (4-0-1, 2 KOs) score a first round stoppage of Julio Garcia(3-4, 2 KOs) 2:56 into their super bantamweight contest.

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