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Boxing Doubleheader Features Two Blockbuster Shows on Separate Networks from Both Coasts & Showcases Five World Championship Matches on Saturday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

Action Kicks Off With Leo Santa Cruz & Abner Mares Defending Their Titles in Separate Matches In Primetime On FOX & FOX Deportes from StubHub Center in Carson, California. Ntawm 7:30 p.m. THIAB/4:30 p.m. THIAB
Nightcap Features a Thrilling Tripleheader of
World Championship Matches in the 154-pound Division
Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at
10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT
Las Vegas (Cuaj hlis 6, 2017) – Let’s play two! Boxing fans will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a boxing doubleheader with two separate live shows on different networks that will showcase five world championship matches from coast to coast on Saturday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
In the first show, sensational featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (33-1-1, 18 Kos) will defend his world title against Chris Avalos (27-5, 20 Kos), while three-division world champion Hlob Abner mares (30-2-1, 15 Kos) defends his 126-pound belt against once-beaten Andres Gutierrez (35-1-1, 25 Kos) ntawm StubHub Center nyob rau hauv Carson, California in primetime on FOX & FOX Deportes at 7:30 p.m. THIAB/4:30 p.m. PT.
Following that will be a scintillating 154-pound world championship tripleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT.
Erislandy Lara (24-2-2, 14 Kos), arguably the most-skilled boxer in the division and the longest reigning world champion, will headline and defend his title against undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 Kos). Hard-hitting undefeated champion Jermell Charlo (29-0, 14 Kos) will take on top contender Erickson Lubin (18-0, 13 Kos) thaum lub sij hawm Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 Kos) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin trout (30-3, 17 Kos).
It’s a common occurrence in Major League Baseball, the NFL and the NBA to be able to watch two or three games back-to-back on the same day, but it is rare in boxing to watch back-to-back live shows from two locations on the same day,” said Tim Smith, VP of Communications for Haymon Boxing. “This is a unique opportunity for boxing fans to watch two separate live cards on two different networks from both U.S. coasts, featuring five world championship matches in the 126-pound and 154-pound divisiontwo of the hottest divisions in boxing. If you’re a boxing fan you’re going to want to get your popcorn ready for October 14.
All five of the featured championship matches hold major significance in the future for the winners.
If Santa Cruz and Mares win their respective matches, they have both agreed to terms to meet in a highly anticipated rematch and featherweight title consolidation bout in early 2018. Santa Cruz won a hard-fought, narrow decision against Mares in 2015.
The 154-pound title tripleheader features four undefeated boxers and the very best the division has to offer. The winners in each match will face each other in the future to determine which one will eventually be the undisputed 154-pound world champion.

THREE 154-POUND WORLD CHAMPIONS DEFEND IN HIGH STAKES SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADERSATURDAY, KAUM HLI 14 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

Presented by Premier Boxing Champions & Headlined by
Erislandy Lara Defending Title Against Unbeaten Terrell Gausha; Also Features Unbeaten Champion Jermell Charlo Against Top Challenger Erickson Lubin, and Jarrett Hurd in First Defense Against Former World Champion Austin Trout
Tickets Go On Sale Tag kis, Lub yim hli ntuj 31 ntawm 10 a.m. THIAB
Brooklyn (Aug. 30, 2017) – A trio of 154-pound world champions will defend their titles as part of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader headlined by Erislandy Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 nyob rau SHOWTIME (9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT) los ntawm Barclays Center, lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn BOXING®.
The card, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, will feature four undefeated 154-pound boxers and will pave the way for an undisputed king of the 154-pound division.
Erislandy “American npau suav” Lara (24-2-2, 14 Kos), generally recognized as the best boxer in the super welterweight division and its longest reigning champion, will defend his title against undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 Kos).
Nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Hlau txiv neej” Charlo (29-0, 14 Kos) takes on top contender Erickson “Rauj” Lubin (18-0, 13 Kos), thaum lub sij hawm “Swift” Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 Kos) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “Tsis muaj ntseeg” Trout (30-3, 17 Kos).
“Rau Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 ntawm Barclays Center, three world champions will be defending their belts, on SHOWTIME, in a night of tremendous super welterweight action,” hais tias Lou DiBella, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze. “Long reigning Cuban Erislandy Lara takes on undefeated Olympian Terrell Gausha and newly crowned Jarrett Hurd faces respected former world champion Austin Trout. This card also features one of the best matchups that can be made between two undefeated fighters, champion Jermell Charlo and young sensation Erickson Lubin.
This is a blockbuster card for boxing fans,” said Tom Brown, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions. “The 154-pound division is full of talent and this card is loaded with the best champions and top-ranked contenders in the division. The guy who will be the eventual king of the division is fighting on this show and the fans will be treated to matches that will determine who that unified champion will be.
Tickets to the event will go on sale on tag kis, Lub yim hli ntuj 31 ntawm 10 a.m. THIAB and start at $50 (tsis xws li siv cov nqi). Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Friday, Cuaj hlis 1 at noon ET. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.
We are thrilled to continue our best year yet of BROOKLYN BOXING with our fifth major boxing event of 2017,” hais tias Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Lom ze. “We always aim to deliver fight fans an evening packed with top-notch matchups from start to finish, and this card certainly does that.
Lara, a 34-year-old Cuban southpaw, owns victories over Trout, Alfredo Angulo and a slew of former champions and top contenders in addition to a controversial split decision loss to Canelo Alvarez on the way to cementing his credentials as the top boxer in the division. Lara will make the seventh defense of his world title as he continues to train with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.
I’m very excited to be making another title defense back on SHOWTIME headlining a great tripleheader,” hais tias Lara. “This is an interesting fight versus an undefeated U.S. Olympian in Terrell Gausha. I know he will be ready because it’s his opportunity to beat the best fighter in the division and become a champion. But come fight night, he will quickly realize and know why I’m the consensus No. 1 super welterweight in the world. After this performance, I look forward to, one-by-one, adding a WBC and IBF title to my collection.
The 29-year-old Gausha, ntawm Cleveland, Ohio, earned a shot at the world title with solid victories in his last two matches. He won a hard-fought decision over Steven Martinez last August and followed it up with another impressive victory over Luis Hernandez on Feb. 10. Lara figures to be his toughest battle in his pro career that dates back to 2012.
I’ve been talking about this since I was a three-year-old watching Muhammad Ali on television,” said Gausha. “I’m here now and blessed for this opportunity. Lara’s a tough fighter, champion and the best opponent I’ll fight on paper. He’s been in with the bigger names. But the better the opponent, the better I am, and I’m coming to dethrone him. He’s crafty, but the world hasn’t seen all that I can bring to the table. I’ll make adjustments on the fly and do things that I’ve never shown before. Seeing other Olympic team members win titles gives me motivation to earn the victory and the notoriety I’ve been looking for.
Charlo of Houston, Texas will be making the second defense of his title, which he won by knockout victory over John Jackson on May 21, 2016. The 27-year-old Charlo successfully defended the title with a highlight reel knockout victory over fellow Texan Charles Hatley onPlaub Hlis Ntuj 22 ntawm Barclays Center. He and his twin brother, Jermall, both held world titles at 154-pounds, before Jermall relinquished his title to move up to 160 phaus. Charlo now trains in Dallas with Derrick James, trainer of world champion Errol Spence Jr.
Lubin is young and hungry and I know he always comes to fight, but there’s a reason why I’m where I am in the sport,” Hais Charlo. “I’ve been through the trenches and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. This is what boxing always needstwo young, undefeated fighters willing to risk their ‘0'. But I think it’s a little early for Lubin to step in the ring with me, and I plan on keeping my title. Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 I’ll show everyone why I’m a world champion.
Lubin, 21, is nicknamed “Lub Rauj” because of his power in both hands and his ability to bring a quick conclusion to every match. Lubin of Orlando, Fla., has picked up 10 victories since the beginning of 2015 including seven knockouts on his way to contender status. Lubin most recently scored a sensational knockout of Jorge Cota in a title eliminator in March at Barclays Center.
This is a fight for the fans,” said Lubin. “You have an undefeated champion against an undefeated Prospect of the Year. I’m very excited to be fighting for the belt and it’s truly been a dream of mine ever since I first got into boxing. Come fight night, Charlo will either give it to me or I’m going to rip the belt out of his hands. Many fans and reporters have said that he’s one of the best, and that will make it even sweeter. My mentality will be to seek and destroy, so everyone tune-in to SHOWTIME on Lub kaum hli ntuj 14, you will witness boxing’s new superstar!”
Hurd, 26, will be making the first defense of the title that he won with a KO victory over Tony Harrison on Feb. 25. Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Accokeek, Maryland, Hurd soared up the rankings with stoppage victories over previously unbeaten fighters Frank Galarza and Oscar Molina at Barclays Center plus veteran Jo Jo Dan.
I got a Trout to catch,” hais tias Hurd. “His losses have all been to top champions Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara and Jermall Charlo. But I’m on a streak of six straight knockouts and Trout has never been stopped, so I’m looking for the stoppage to make a statement that the other fighters couldn’t make. This is definitely my toughest fight, and I didn’t have to take it since it’s a voluntary defense. But I wanted this fight to stop Austin Trout, proving to the fans and people in general I’m the real deal and a true champion.
Trout, a 31-year-old southpaw from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has faced some of the top 154-pound boxers in the division. He defeated Miguel Cotto in New York to win a title in 2012 and has close losses to Canelo Alvarez and Lara on his resume. In his most recent attempt at winning the title, Trout gave Jermall Charlo perhaps the toughest test of his career after looking impressive in four straight victories leading up to the challenge.
‘What a blessing it is to have this opportunity at a world title shot,” hais tias trout. “I want to thank everyone who has been in my corner to help get me career defining fights. It’s refreshing to see young champions showing heart and testing their skill with the best in the game. With thatsaid, salute to Hurd for allowing this fight to go through.
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Erislandy Lara Gains U.S Citizenship

Houston, TX (Lub ob hlis ntuj 16, 2017)WBA and IBO super-welterweight champion, Erislandy “American npau suav” Lara, is truly living the American dream since he has now completed all the eligibility requirements to become a U.S citizen. Erislandy, along with his wife Yudi, took an oath of allegiance to the United States today, solidifying their citizenship.
Lara, who made his U.S. boxing debut in Primm, Nevada, in January of 2009, is elated about gaining his U.S. citizenship. He reflects on the long journey it took to become a U.S citizen.
When I arrived in the United States in 2008, my main goal was to become a citizen of this great nation.” hais tias Erislandy Lara. “It brings me great joy to know that I am now a legal citizen of the United States of America. It’s been a long journey to get where I’m at today, and I couldn’t have done it without my beautiful wife Yudi. Ua ke, we fulfilled all the legal requirements that were mandated to become a U.S citizen.
Living in here in the States has been a tremendous blessing to me and my family.Lara continued. “With hard work, and the help of many good people around me, I’ve been able to provide for my loved ones. My goal is to continue my boxing career with my core team, and someday, God willing, become a Boxing Hall of Famer.

LARA GENERATES IMPRESSIVE RATING ON SPIKE TV

Yees duab Credit: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions
Las Vegas, NV (Lub ib hlis ntuj 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 rau Ntsia hlau loj TV last Friday night. One in the ring to retain his world titles and another in the ratings. An average of 547,000 viewers, nrog ib tug ncov cov neeg tuaj saib ntawm 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.” hais tias 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 & Duab

Super Welterweight World Champion Battles Former Champion Yuri Foreman in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike
Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 13 los ntawm Hialeah Park sib xeem khiav & Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Miami
Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Hosanna Rull/Team Lara/
Premier Boxing Champions
Miami (Lub ib hlis ntuj 12, 2017) – Super welterweight lub ntiaj teb champion Erislandy Lara is primed and ready for his world title defense against former world champion Yuri Foreman no Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 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. Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated prospects Miguel Cruz, who attended today’s press conference,thiab Alex Martin nyob rau hauv welterweight txiav txim.
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Here is what Lara had to say about Foreman, training camp with Ronnie Shields and more:
On his recent training camp
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. Zuag qhia tag nrho, it’s been a great camp.
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 tag kis hmo ntuj.”
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, nyob rau hauv kuv lub tswv yim, is the most talented division in boxing. Everyone at the top is looking to cement their legacy in boxing history and everyone is spectacular. In the future, we will all have to face each other at some point. Yog li ntawd, 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, raws li lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, is going to fantastic. The exposure is wonderful for any athlete competing on their network. Boxing is a great sport, 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.
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Erislandy Lara vs Yuri Foreman Final Press Conference Quotes & Duab

Premier Boxing Champions on Spike
Super Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Action
Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 13 los ntawm Hialeah Park sib xeem khiav & Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Miami
Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Eduardo Maldonado/Warriors Boxing
Miami (Lub ib hlis ntuj 11, 2017) – Super welterweight lub ntiaj teb champion Erislandy Lara thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Yuri Foreman met face to face Wednesday as they hosted the final press conference before they enter the ring in the main event of Premier Boxing Championsrau Ntsia hlau loj no Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 13 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
Also in attendance at Wednesday tus press conference was former world champion Anthony Dirrell and Hungary’s Norbert Nemesapati, who meet in a 10-round super middleweight bout Friday hmo ntuj nyob rau hauv ntsia hlau loj. Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated prospects Miguel Cruz, who attended today’s press conference,thiab Alex Martinnyob rau hauv welterweight txiav txim.
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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. Nws yuav yog ib lub zoo sib ntaus Friday hmo ntuj.
Yuri Foreman is a great fighter and a very smart fighter. I am also a very smart fighter, yog li Friday night we’re going to find out who is the smarter one in the ring.
“Kuv xav tias zoo. 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.
“Kuv xav tias zoo. I’m in great shape and feel very strong. I’m ready to fight right now. 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 Friday. 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, tab sis Friday night I won’t be in rabbi mode. I will be all fighter. We are going to show skills and heart and power on Friday hmo ntuj.”
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 fightsundefeated 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. Xyuas kom tseeb tias koj qhib nyob rau hauv on Friday 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 hintit’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. Tsis txhob nco nws.”
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Undefeated Welterweight Prospects Miguel Cruz & Alex Martin Battle in Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Action Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 13 los ntawm Hialeah Park sib xeem khiav & Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Miami

Ntau! Former Bantamweight World Champion Juan Carlos Payano
Returns to Face Mexico’s Isao Gonzalo Carranza
&
Lightweight Prospect Dennis Galarza, Miami’s Joey Hernandez & Undefeated Prospect Robert Daniels Jr. Nyob rau hauv Cais bouts
Miami (Lub ib hlis ntuj 4, 2017) – Undefeated zeem muag Miguel Cruz (13-0, 11 Kos) thiab Alex Martin (13-0, 5 Kos) will meet in a welterweight showdown featured on Premier Boxing Champions rau Ntsia hlau loj Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 13 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
PBC on Spike is headlined by super welterweight world champion Erislandy “American npau suav” Lara kev noj nyob yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Yuri Foreman. Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. CT with former super middleweight world champion Anthony “Tus aub” Dirrell battling Hungary’s Norbert Nemesapati nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round sib ntau sib tw.
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Additional action will feature former world champion Juan Carlos Payano (17-1, 8 Kos) kev noj nyob Mexico lub Isao Gonzalo Carranza (15-7-1, 8 Kos) in bantamweight action plus middleweight brawler Joey Hernandez (24-4-1, 14 Kos) facing Nicaragua’s Edwin Palacios(12-4-1, 8 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug rau-round sib ntau sib tw.
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) thiab undefeated prospect Robert Daniels Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) of Miami battling Puerto Rico’s Antonio Alicea (0-1) in a four-round light heavyweight fight.
Yug nyob rau hauv 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. Nws muab pro nyob rau hauv 2012 and picked up five victories in 2015 as he ended fights with Virgil Green, Daniel Rodriguez, Eli Addison, Juan Rodriguez, Travis Hartman and Anthony Abbruzzese inside the distance. Uas nyuam qhuav, Cruz earned a decision victory over previously unbeaten Samuel Figueroa in their May 2016 showdown.
A highly-regarded amateur fighter out of Chicago, Martin yog ib tug 2012 Olympic alternate in addition to earning multiple National Golden Gloves titles and boasting a 340-10 cov ntaub ntawv. 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 kawg.
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, Mexico, Carranza has fought professionally since 2010 thiab yeej 10 ntawm nws thawj 11 fights. 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 Lub ib hlis ntuj 13.
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Boxing trainer Orlando Cuellar goes Back to the Future at 5th St. Gym

Miami (Lub kaum hli ntuj 26, 2016) — Internationally renowned boxing trainer Orlando Cuellar has come full circle, right back to the famed 5th St. Gym in South Beach, where he once visited as a teenager to learn and now trains fighters out of six days a week.
Born in Havana, Teb chaws Cuba, Cuellar’s family resettled in Miami when he was three with Orlando living there through high school. Raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua boxer, Cuellar vividly remembers watching boxers at 5th St. Gym such as Cassius av nplaum, Willie Pastrano, Vinnie Curto thiab Florentino Fernandez, as well as legendary trainers, brothers Angelo thiab Chris Dundee.
I watched and learned, picking up as much as much as I could,” Cuellar hais tias. “Tam sim no, I find myself working out of the 5th St. Gym for the past six weeks. It’s been an incredible experience. Txhua txhua hnub, you never know who is going to walk through the doors there. It’s been one of the best boxing gyms in the world for more than 50 xyoo. From the days dating back to Muhammad Ali, fighters have been attracted to this gym because of its rich history and great sparring, as well as to the area with South Beach’s restaurants, clubs and beach. The warm, humid weather also makes it easier for fighters to lose weight running and training.
“(Owner) Dino Spencer is carrying on the 5th St. Gym’s tradition. Everyday I’m there is exciting for me. Mixed ethnic groups train there and it’s a magnet for talent. There’s sparring three days a weekI call it Spar-a-ramaand everybody’s welcome to challenge themselves. The sparring is better than a lot of TV fights.
“5th St. Gym trainer Txiv leej tub Laieta had been trying to convince me to join the team for the last five years. I spoke to Dino on several occasions, expressing my desire to train fighters out of the 5th St. Gym. He said, ‘Let’s do it.The success of the 5th St. Gym today has a lot to do with ownership. Dino has a passion for boxing and he is very hospitable, which trickles down to his staff and fighters. Good vibes all of the time!”
Cuellar left for Las Vegas in 1976 thiab, after he realized that being a boxer wasn’t in his best interest, he started training fighters there in 1981 out of Johnny Garcia’s Gym. A year later, he shifted his base Brooklyn and started training fighters out of another boxing icon, Gleason lub Gym. Nyob rau hauv 2000, he resettled in Miami.
Best known as world light heavyweight champion the head trainer of Glen Johnson, Cuellar also worked with future champions such as Nicolas Walters, Rances Barthelemy thiab Erslandy Lara, raws li zoo raws li Luis Franco, Aaron Davis thiab Juan Carlos Gomez, to name a few of the more notables. Hnub no, he’s the chief second for several top fighters including Antonio Tarver.
Recognized throughout boxing as a superior teacher, Cuellar’s success is mostly attributed to his training of fighters on an individual basis, focusing on their personal needs rather than giving all fighters the same instructions and attention.
Each fighter needs personal and specific work to complement their God-given talents,” Cuellar explained. “You can’t teach all fighters the same way. I specialize on what I call old school meets new school. Old school was upfront and personal to go 15 rounds, new school is about throwing more punches, more foot movement and fighting from the outside. I teach doffense: defense + offense. Punches aren’t vitamins, none should be taken. Boxing is little more than a battle of reflexes; one fighters versus another, but the real trick is how the fighter uses his reflexes. I teach my fighters how to turn the ring apron into a minefield.
Boxing has played a huge role in Cuellar’s life. Back in the 5th St. Gym is just another chapter in his unique life.
I live through my fighters,” Cuellar concluded. “Every victory is my proudest moment. There are no big or little victories, every win is a happy moment because of all the hard work and sacrifices me and my fighter made during training camp.
Orlando Cuellar is thrilled to have gone back to the future.

SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FACTS & FIGURES FOR MILESTONE 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

 

Prospect Developmental Series Celebrates 15 Years With A Four-Fight Telecast This Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 22, Nyob rau SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. THIAB/PT)

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TSHIAB YORK (Lub Xya hli ntuj 19, 2016) – Acclaimed SHOWTIME kev ua si®prospect developmental series ShoBox: Tshiab Tiamcelebrates nws 15th anniversary this Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 22 with a quintessential four-fight telecast, nyob rau SHOWTIME® ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB/PT.

 

Txij thaum nws pib teeb tsa los nyob rau hauv 2001, ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam has been dedicated to promoting competitive fights pitting promising boxers in the toughest fights of their career. ShoBox has carved out its identity by matching top talent against each other.

 

“This is certainly an accomplishment for the series, but we wouldn’t be here for 15 years without the fighters,"Hais tias Gordon Hall, Executive tsim ntawm ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam. “The credit should go to the young men who are willing to step up and take risks early in their career.

 

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Tom qab 15 years and 67 future world champions, below are some remarkable ShoBox facts and figures:

 

  • 67 fighters who fought on the series have gone on to become world champions (nias NTAWM NO for full list)

 

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  • Gary Russell Jr. was the first fighter to turn pro on ShoBox

 

  • Thawj ShoBox show came at 5 p.m. nyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 21, 2001, at Bally’s in Atlantic City. The first fight was John Molnar (18-1-1) scoring an eight-round technical decision over Victor Rosado (17-2-1). Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, lightweight Leo Dorin (17-0) stopped Martin O’Malley (17-0) in the ninth round. Six months later, Dorin won the WBA lightweight crown, becoming the first ShoBoxfighter to win a world title

 

  • Steve Farhood’s Best Fighters (in no order): Timothy Bradley, Robert Guerrero, Lucian Bute, Joan Guzman, Diego Corrales, Ricky Hatton, Chad Dawson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Lwm Ward, Carl Froch, Paul Williams

 

  • Farhood has worked all 219 ShoBox telecasts

 

Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 Kos) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim. In an eight-round co-feature, Jerry Odom (13-2-1, 12 Kos) faces Julius Jackson (19-1, 15 Kos) in a matchup of super middleweights. Ob yim-rounders yuav nyob ib puag ncig tawm cov plaub-sib ntaus telecast: O'Shaquie Foster (10-1, 7 Kos) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 Kos) in a lightweight scrap and undefeated Khiary Gray-Pitts (13-0, 10 Kos), of Worcester, Loj., will be opposed by once-beaten Ian Green (9-1, 7 Kos) in the super welterweight opener.

 

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