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LARA GENERATES IMPRESSIVE RATING ON SPIKE TV

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Enero 20, 2017) – Erislandy Lara, the WBA/IBO 154-pound champion, scored two knockouts in his match against Yuri Foreman in Miami on Premier Championship Boxing en Spike TV last Friday night. One in the ring to retain his world titles and another in the ratings. Un promedio de 547,000 espectadores, con un pico de audiencia de 707,000, tuned in to watch Lara land a devastating uppercut that knocked out former world champion Foreman in the fourth round.
Spike TV’s viewership ratings for Lara vs. Foreman scored 11% higher than their last Friday night telecast, which showcased Danny Jacobs vs Sergio Mora. Look for Erislandy Lara to return to the ring sometime before summer.
“I want to thank Spike TV and everyone involved with the promotion for giving me the opportunity to fight in Miami, in front of all my fans.” dijo Erislandy Lara. “The last time I fought in Miami I got the knockout and that’s exactly what I wanted to do in this fight. I accomplished that goal and the fans got to see someone go down. Everyone loves the knockout. I’m happy to have delivered a positive rating for Spike TV. I can’t wait to return to the ring.”
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Erislandy Lara Training Camp Quotes & Fotos

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Super Welterweight World Champion Battles Former Champion Yuri Foreman in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike
Viernes, Enero 13 desde Hialeah Park Racing & Casino en Miami
Haga clic en AQUÍ for Photos from Hosanna Rull/Team Lara/
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MIAMI (Enero 12, 2017) – Súper welter campeón mundial Erislandy Lara is primed and ready for his world title defense against former world champion Yuri Foreman este Viernes, Enero 13 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
Additional action on Spike features former world champion Anthony Dirrell and Hungary’s Norbert Nemesapati, who meet in a 10-round super middleweight bout. La cobertura televisada comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated prospects Miguel Cruz, who attended today’s press conference,y Alex Martin en la acción de peso welter.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Warriors Boxing, tienen un precio de $25, $35, $50, $75, $100 y $125, sin incluir cargos aplicables, y están a la venta. Las entradas se pueden comprar en línea en www.myticketforce.com haciendo clic AQUÍ, por teléfono al (877) 840-0457 o en el casino jaula parque de Hialeah.
Here is what Lara had to say about Foreman, training camp with Ronnie Shields and more:
En su reciente campo de entrenamiento…
“We just wrapped up about a week and we got some good rest during fight week. Training camp has been very productive. I’m comfortable with my weight and I feel strong going into this fight. My strength and conditioning is right where I want it. Ronnie and I are always polishing up on the things I do well. Total, que ha sido un gran campo.”
On facing former world champion Yuri Foreman…
“I’m grateful to Yuri Foreman for accepting this fight. I know he’s hungry to get back in the ring. He wants to prove that he’s still relevant in the super welterweight division. He’s a former world champion who knows what it’s like to win at the elite level. I’m not looking past Yuri Forman, but I’m very confident I’ll be victorious. I feel I’m going to be the superior fighter when we both step in the ring mañana noche.”
On returning to Miami to fight in front of a large Cuban community…
“My last fight here was amazing and the fan support was unbelievable. I got the knockout and I’m hoping to do the same again. If I see my opponent hurt, I’ll be looking to take him out. I love my Cuban countrymen and all their support, as well as my American fans. Miami is like a second home to me and I can’t wait to give the fans a great show.”
On the state of the super welterweight division…
“The division, En mi opinión, is the most talented division in boxing. Everyone at the top is looking to cement their legacy in boxing history and everyone is spectacular. En el futuro, we will all have to face each other at some point. Así, expect some unification bout to be presented, and may the best man rise to the top. I know I’m ready to fight everyone, but first I must get past Foreman.”
On fighting in the main event on Spike…
“Fighting on Spike, como el evento principal, is going to fantastic. The exposure is wonderful for any athlete competing on their network. El boxeo es un gran deporte, and Spike TV is helping us gain more fans with their viewers. The PBC is doing an excellent job. I’m very happy to be fighting on network television.”
Para obtener más información, visite www.premierboxingchampions.com y www.spike.com/shows/Premier-boxeo-campeones. Siga en TwitterPremierBoxing, LaraBoxing, @YForeman, AnthonyDirrell, SpikeTV, @SpikeSports @WarriorsBoxingProm and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions. PBC en Spike es patrocinado por Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina.
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Erislandy Lara vs Yuri Foreman Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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Super Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Action
Viernes, Enero 13 desde Hialeah Park Racing & Casino en Miami
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MIAMI (Enero 11, 2017) – Súper welter campeón mundial Erislandy Lara y el ex campeón del mundo Yuri Foreman met face to face Miércoles as they hosted the final press conference before they enter the ring in the main event of Liga de Campeones de Boxeoen Espiga este Viernes, Enero 13 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
Also in attendance at Miércoles de press conference was former world champion Anthony Dirrell and Hungary’s Norbert Nemesapati, who meet in a 10-round super middleweight bout Viernes noche en Spike. La cobertura televisada comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated prospects Miguel Cruz, who attended today’s press conference,y Alex Martinen la acción de peso welter.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Warriors Boxing, tienen un precio de $25, $35, $50, $75, $100 y $125, sin incluir cargos aplicables, y están a la venta. Las entradas se pueden comprar en línea en www.myticketforce.com by clicking HERE, por teléfono al (877) 840-0457o en el casino jaula parque de Hialeah.
Here is what the participants had to say from the Turf Club at Hialeah Park:
Erislandy Lara
“Thank you everyone for coming, especially Spike TV and Hialeah Park. Thanks to Team Foreman for taking this fight. Va a ser una gran pelea Viernes noche.
“Yuri Foreman is a great fighter and a very smart fighter. I am also a very smart fighter, de forma Viernes night we’re going to find out who is the smarter one in the ring.
“Me siento muy bien. Very happy to be back in Miami in front of my Cuban and Latin fans. This is a great night for Miami and Spike and I plan on putting on a show and making a statement to the boxing world.
“Me siento muy bien. I’m in great shape and feel very strong. Estoy listo para pelear ahora mismo. I just want the bell to ring.”
Yuri Foreman
“It’s great to be here in Miami where it’s nice and warm and with so many great fighters on this card. I’m ready and looking forward to Viernes. I came here to win and I feel very positive about this.
“Erislandy Lara is a great fighter, but me being from the Soviet Union, I’m very familiar with Cuban boxing and have quite a bit of experience with their style, so I’m looking forward to stepping in and showcasing my talents and skills.
“Being a rabbi, it is sometimes very interesting to mix that with fighting, pero Viernes night I won’t be in rabbi mode. I will be all fighter. We are going to show skills and heart and power el viernes noche.”
ANTHONY Dirrell
“I think this is my third Spike event and I’m happy to be fighting on a show with two great fighters like Lara and Foreman.
“It’s going to be a hell of a show. We are going to put on a great show. All the fights on the card are tremendous fights – undefeated fighters fighting undefeated fighters and champions fighting champions and we are all coming to win.
“I was going to talk a lot of trash to him (Nemespati), but he can’t understand me anyway. I am looking forward to a great fight against a good opponent like him. Asegúrese de sintonizar el viernes and catch the action!”
NORBERT NEMESAPATI
“I am coming in as the smaller fighter, so I will have to put a lot of pressure on him. I sparred a lot of rounds for this fight, with a lot of tall guys. That’s fine with me that he is taller because I love to punch to the body.
“I might never get another opportunity like this, so I have to make the most of it. This is a beautiful place and I’m coming to the ring to win big. Thank you for this very special opportunity.”
MIGUEL CRUZ
“I wish that Alex Martin was here so I could talk a little smack to his face.
“13-0, 11 KOs vs. 13-0, 5 KOs… basically somebody’s ‘0’ has to go and I can give you a hint… it’s not going to be mine.
“I’m going to crush him like an ant with a sledgehammer. I’m going to destroy him. That’s the plan. No te lo pierdas.”
Para obtener más información, visite www.premierboxingchampions.com y www.spike.com/shows/Premier-boxeo-campeones. Siga en TwitterPremierBoxing, LaraBoxing, @YForeman, AnthonyDirrell, SpikeTV, @SpikeSports @WarriorsBoxingProm and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions. PBC en Spike es patrocinado por Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina.
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Undefeated Welterweight Prospects Miguel Cruz & Alex Martin Battle in Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Action Friday, Enero 13 desde Hialeah Park Racing & Casino en Miami

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Más! Former Bantamweight World Champion Juan Carlos Payano
Returns to Face Mexico’s Isao Gonzalo Carranza
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Lightweight Prospect Dennis Galarza, Miami’s Joey Hernandez & Undefeated Prospect Robert Daniels Jr. En peleas separadas
MIAMI (Enero 4, 2017) – Prospectos invictos Miguel Cruz (13-0, 11 KOs) y Alex Martin (13-0, 5 KOs) will meet in a welterweight showdown featured on Liga de Campeones de Boxeo en Espiga Viernes, Enero 13 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
PBC on Spike is headlined by super welterweight world champion Erislandy “El sueño americano” Lara teniendo al ex campeón del mundo Yuri Foreman. La cobertura televisada comienza en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CT with former super middleweight world champion Antonio “El perro” Dirrell battling Hungary’s Norbert Nemesapati en un combate a 10 asaltos.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Warriors Boxing, tienen un precio de $25, $35, $50, $75, $100 y $125, sin incluir cargos aplicables, y están a la venta. Las entradas se pueden comprar en línea en www.myticketforce.com haciendo clic AQUÍ, por teléfono al (877) 840-0457o en el casino jaula parque de Hialeah.
Additional action will feature former world champion Juan Carlos Payano (17-1, 8 KOs) teniendo en México de Isao Gonzalo Carranza (15-7-1, 8 KOs) in bantamweight action plus middleweight brawler Joey Hernández (24-4-1, 14 KOs) facing Nicaragua’s Edwin Palacios(12-4-1, 8 KOs) en un combate a seis asaltos.
Rounding out the night of fights is lightweight prospect Dennis Galarza (13-2, 8 KOs) in a six-round matchup against Puerto Rico’s Edgardo Rivera (7-4-2, 5 KOs) y el invicto prospecto Robert Daniels Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) of Miami battling Puerto Rico’s Antonio Alicea (0-1) en una pelea de peso semipesado de cuatro asaltos.
Nacido en Aguada, Puerto Rico and now residing in Lake Mary, Florida, the 26-year-old Cruz was a member of the Puerto Rico National Team as an amateur. Se convirtió en profesional en 2012 and picked up five victories in 2015 as he ended fights with Virgil Green, Daniel Rodríguez, Eli Addison, Juan Rodriguez, Travis Hartman and Anthony Abbruzzese inside the distance. Más recientemente, Cruz earned a decision victory over previously unbeaten Samuel Figueroa in their May 2016 confrontación.
A highly-regarded amateur fighter out of Chicago, Martin era una 2012 Olympic alternate in addition to earning multiple National Golden Gloves titles and boasting a 340-10 registro. The 27-year-old turned pro in April 2013 and stopped his first five opponents inside of the distance. Martin picked up two victories in 2016 beating experienced opponents Juan Carlos Abreu and Rosemberg Gomez as he prepares for January 13 fin.
The two-time Dominican Olympian Payano will start his path towards another world title after first becoming a champion via a technical decision over Anselmo Moreno in September 2014. The accomplished amateur won gold at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean games with victories over McJoe Arroyo and Yoandris Salinas. The 32-year-old defeated Jundy Maraon, Jose Silveria and Luis Maldonado on the way to his title shot and most recently comes off a pair of exciting fights with Rau’shee Warren that saw him defense his title in August 2015 and lose in June 2016.
Representing Distrito Federal, México, Carranza has fought professionally since 2010 y ganado 10 de su primera 11 peleas. The 30-year-old enters this fight with his last victory coming over Willy Velazquez before his most recent challenge of Alejandro Hernandez for a Mexican title. Carranza will be making his U.S. debut when he enters the ring on Enero 13.
Para obtener más información, visite www.premierboxingchampions.com y www.spike.com/shows/Premier-boxeo-campeones. Siga en TwitterPremierBoxing, LaraBoxing, @YForeman, AnthonyDirrell, SpikeTV, @SpikeSports @WarriorsBoxingProm and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions. PBC en Spike es patrocinado por Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina.
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Yomar Alamo grabs gold in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

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Before a euphoric crowd who attended the coliseum Samuel ‘Sammy’ Rodriguez of Aguas Buenas, favorito local, Yomar ‘The Magic’ Alamo ( 11-0, 8 KO ) scored a impressive second round TKO over Edgardo ‘Indio’ Rivera ( 7-4-2, 5 KO ) to capture the WBC FECARBOX super lightweight title.
This match marks the first WBC fight held in Aguas Buenas.
“Making history in my town is a big deal,” said Yomar Alamo, “I was prepared to leave everything in the ring, and the results were spectacular. Ahora, I will take a short break and return to the gym as soon as possible because major challenges are coming up and I have to be ready”.
Yomar’s younger brother, Yamil (1-0, 1 KO) successfully debuted by winning by knockout in the first round over Orlando Fernandez (0-4) in the junior welterweight division.
Former National Champion, Fabian Lopez (1-0, 1 KO) defeated Miguel Cruz ( 0-1 ) by TKO in the third round in the middleweight division.
In exciting fights, Garibaldy Gomez (3-0, 2 KO) of Caguas defeated by Ramon Bayala ( 0-6-2 ) by split decision at 122 libra. Bayala visited the canvas in the first round. Los jueces anotaron 38-37 for Bayala, 38-37 y 39-36 for Gomez. In another action packed fight, Luis ‘Mosley’ Hernández (1-6, 1 KO) defeasted Victor Rodriguez ( 0-2 ) by knockout in round 4 and Abdiel Padilla (1-0, 1 KO) won via TKO in the round two over Jesus Arroyo (0-1).
En el 126 división, Jose Bartolomei (1-0, 1 KO) of Juana Diaz knocked out Alberto Medina ( 0-9 ) en la primera ronda, Jancarlos Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) scored in the first round tko on Yoshua Rodriguez (0-1).
The card was promoted by M / V Power Promotions in association with Black Tiger Promotions, who will soon be giving more details on the bill called ‘Guerra en el Clemente’, in which Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez will face Wilfredo ‘Papito’ Vázquez, Jr. en Sábado, Octubre 8 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey, San Juan.