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Unbeaten Welterweight Jamal James Defeats Wale Omotoso by Split Decision in The Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si

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From Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL
Sergio Frias Stops Vic Darchinyan by Second Round Knockout
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Birmingham, AL (Lub Xya hli ntuj 17, 2016) – Premier Boxing Champions televised action continued following the HMA LIAB portion of the telecast as unbeaten rising welterweight contender Jamal James (20-0, 9 Kos) yeej Wale Omotoso (26-3, 21 Kos) los ntawm split kev txiav txim siab (97-92, 96-94, 93-96) nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm Premier Boxing Champions rau FS1 and FOX Deportes los ntawm Legacy Arena nyob rau hauv Birmingham, Alabama.
The second televised bout on FS1 and FOX Deportes featured Mexico’s Sergio Frias(18-6-2, 9 Kos) knocking out former world champion Vic Darchinyan (42-9-1, 31 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig (2:45) of their junior featherweight bout.
Here is what the fighters had to say following their fights:
Jamal YAKAUNPAU
“I didn’t want to get into a slugfest with him because I knew I had to get those points back (after getting dropped in the first round). I knew I had to make him pay for those misses. I was able to get points off that in the second half of the fight.
“He was throwing some wild shots. I just had to adjust to that. I felt like my defense was good on the inside.
“His shots were coming wide, and I was catching those from the inside. The second half of the fight I definitely came on hard and was putting on pressure. We waited so long that I think it might have had a little effect on my energy.
“I thought I out boxed him hmo no and deserved the decision. I believe that it was close, so I have no problem with the judges ruling it a split decision, tab sis kuv yeej.
“I’d definitely fight him again. I have to be able to beat guys like him, and in better fashion, if I want to be a champion.”
Tsev OMOTOSO
“Look at me and look at Jamal James. Look at my face and tell me who won. When they announced the decision everyone booed.
“I don’t know what’s going on. Maybe it’s because I’m from Africa. I don’t know.
“I want to fight again as soon as I can. I’ll fight whoever. Kuv tsis tu uas nws yog. I’ve been asking for a fight for nine months. I stay in the gym. I’ll go in the gym tag kis. Boxing yog kuv lub neej.
“I dropped this kid and I hurt him. I beat him up. I’ll rematch him any time, or fight anyone else. It doesn’t matter to me.”
VIC DARCHINYAN
“It was the first time that I’ve been knocked out in my 25 years of boxing.
“He just caught me. I think it was a counter right hand.
“I know I threw a punch and he just caught me. I can’t believe that happened.”
SERGIO FRIAS
“He’s not a technically sound boxer, so I knew if I just stuck with technique and boxed him that I would catch him.
“I wanted to land the right hand, but I wanted to be careful because he has a lot of power.
“I wasn’t really looking to land that particular punch, but I did, and I ended it.”
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The card was promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with TGB Promotions and Bruno Event Team.
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Welterweight Contender Levan Ghvamichava Stops Breidis Prescott in Seventh Round of Main Event on Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday Night from Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, California

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Marcos Hernandez Earns Unanimous Decision Over Thomas Hill in
Battle of Unbeaten Prospects
&
Malcolm McAllister Stays Unbeaten with TKO Victory Over
Gilberto Yoruba
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NICE, California. (Lub Xya hli ntuj 13, 2016) – Welterweight contender Levan Ghvamichava (17-2-1, 13 Kos) scored two knockdowns before stopping Breidis Prescott (29-8, 21 Kos) in the seventh round of the main event Tuesday hmo ntuj rau Premier Boxing Champions Ntiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesday rau FS1 thiab Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes from Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, California.
Ghvamichava outworked and outslugged Prescott, knocking him down in round four before knocking him down again in round seven and eventually forcing the stoppage. Prescott got off to a fast start, using his length and a strong right hand to dictate action in the first frame.
Prescott couldn’t keep up the work rate however, as Ghvamichava began to close the distance and created more toe-to-toe exchanges. Nyob rau hauv round plaub, Ghvamichava connected with a left hook and a right cross that dropped Prescott, who was able to beat the count and get back on his feet.
After the knockdown, Prescott attempted to revert to his round-one form by boxing and using his jab, but the persistent Ghvamichava kept working hard to get inside on the taller fighter. The hard work paid off in round seven when Prescott was severely staggered with a right hand before being sent to the canvas by a left hook.
Prescott was unable to recover as he beat the count narrowly but was on shaky ground. He hit the canvas two more times, both ruled pushes by the referee before a hard combination by Ghvamichava in the corner forced referee Michael Margado to stop the fight at 2:37 of round seven.
Thaum lub sij hawm ntawm lub stoppage, Ghvamichava had thrown nearly 100 more punches than Prescott (495-397) and had out landed him 134 rau 110.
The co-main event of the night saw Marcos Hernandez (8-0, 2 Kos) earn a unanimous decision in a competitive and entertaining eight-round super welterweight brawl against previously unbeaten Thomas Hill (6-1, 1 KO).
Hernandez and Hill went back and forth from start to finish in the first eight round bout of either prospect’s career. Hill looked to dictate the action with his jab and body work, but it was Hernandez who had more success throughout the night with his left hand and various uppercuts.
The sixth round saw Hill lose a point early on in the round for a low blow. The deduction clearly increased the urgency in Hill who pressed forward, delivering the best action of the fight. Hill pushed the pace but Hernandez withstood the strong combinations and repeatedly caught Hill with strong left hands. Outside of staggering Hill once early in the seventh round, both fighters continued to throw hard punches all the way to the final bell.
The punch stats reflected the close nature of the fight as Hernandez out landed Hill 161 rau 157 while it was Hill who had the slight edge in accuracy, tsaws 33 percent of his punches to 31 percent for Hernandez. Even without the point deduction, the judges still preferred Hernandez, who landed the more significant punches, and gave him the decision by scores of 79-72, 78-73 thiab 77-74.
The opening bout of the telecast saw middleweight prospect Malcolm McAllister (8-0, 8 Kos) remain unbeaten with a stoppage victory over Gilberto Yoruba (7-3, 4 Kos). Yoruba did not come out for the eighth and final round after McAllister dominated the first seven rounds of the fight.
McAllister controlled the fight by working off of his strong jab with powerful right hands and hooks to the body. Yoruba continued to come forward throughout the fight, wildly throwing numerous overhand rights looking to stun the undefeated prospect.
After staggering Yoruba several times in round four, McAllister really began to do damage when he teed off on Yoruba with multiple unanswered shots to close out the frame. The one-sided action showed in the punch stats as McAllister out landed Yoruba 184 rau 76 eventually leading to a frustrated Yoruba being deducted a point in round six for low blows.
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Undefeated Rising Star Erickson Lubin Takes On Mexico’s Ivan Montero in Televised Bout on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 16 los ntawm Legacy Arena nyob rau hauv Birmingham, Alabama

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PBC rau hma liab & FOX Deportes Begins at 8 p.m. THIAB/5 p.m. PT and Moves to FS1 & FOX Deportes at 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT
FS1 Bouts to Feature Unbeaten Jamal James Against Welterweight Contender Wale Omotoso Plus Exciting Former Champion Vic Darchinyan Taking On Mexico’s Enrique Quevedo & Undefeated Heavyweight
Gerald Washington in Action
Birmingham, AL (Lub Xya hli ntuj 11, 2016) – Unbeaten nce hnub qub Erickson “Rauj” Lubin(15-0, 11 Kos) returns to the ring to battle once-beaten brawler Ivan Montero (20-1, 8 Kos) in a super welterweight bout featured on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau FOX and FOX Deportes telecast onSaturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 16 from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.
FOX televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. THIAB/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by heavyweight world champion Deontay “Lub Bronze Bomber” Wilder defending his belt against two-time title challenger Chris “Lub Npau suav phem” Arreola plus undefeated welterweight contender Sammy “Lub Sergeant” Vasquez Jr. battles Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz. The televised action will switch over to FS1 and FOX Deportes immediately following the conclusion of the FOX telecast.
Bouts to be featured on FS1 & FOX Deportes include a 10-round matchup between unbeaten welterweight Jamal James (19-0, 9 Kos) and exciting contender Wale Omotoso (26-2, 21 Kos), yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no yeej Vic Darchinyan (42-8-1, 31 Kos) in a 10-round super bantamweight bout against Mexico’s Enrique Quevedo (16-7-1, 10 Kos) and undefeated heavyweight Gerald “Cov Dub Lau qaib” Washington (17-0-1, 11 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round yi.
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A highly regarded prospect with an exciting style, 20-xyoo-laus Lubin burst onto the scene looking to finish opponents early as he cements his status as an elite contender. Fighting out of Orlando, he has already taken down experienced veterans including Orlando Lora, Ayi Bruce, Michael Finney and Norberto Gonzalez. He was sensational in November 2015 when he knocked out Alexis Camacho and in January he headlined his first card and dominated Jose De Jesus Macias in his first 10-round bout. He kept the hot streak going in June when stopped veteran Daniel Sandoval in the third round.
Ib tug neeg txij li thaum 2011, Montero was unbeaten in his first 19 pro fights including victories in 2015 over Michel Rosales and Julio Cesar Avalos. Fighting out of Yucatan, Mexico, he began his 2016 campaign by defeating Roberto Valdez in April. Now he looks to make a mark in his U.S. debut rau Lub Xya hli ntuj 16.
A tall welterweight at 6-foot-2, James is undefeated as a pro and beat tough contender Javier Molina in an FS1 and FOX Deportes main event in January. The 27-year-old out of Minneapolis had a big 2015 that began with victories over Michael Balasi and Daniel Sostre and culminated with a hard fought decision over once-beaten Juan Carlos Abreu in September. He will look to keep that momentum going when he faces his most dangerous opponent to date on Lub Xya hli ntuj 16.
Born in Nigeria, but fighting out of Oxnard, Omotoso earned a unanimous decision over Gilberto Sanchez Leon in his last bout. He was unbeaten in his first 18 pro bouts while fighting out of Australia. The 31-year-old won his first five bouts stateside and will look for back-to-back victories when he battles James in Birmingham.
The fighter from Armenia who now fights out of Glendale, California, Darchinyan is coming off of stoppage victories over Cris Paulino and Prayoot Yaijam. Having fought against top contenders and former champions such as Abner Mares, Yexus Cuellar, Nonito Donaire and Nicholas Walters, Darchinyan looks to work his way back into world title contention after picking up titles in multiple weight classes. He takes on Quevedo out of Los Algodones, Mexico who most recently stopped previously unbeaten Yoandris Salinas in the fifth-round of their 2014 kawg.
Ib tug ob-txoj kev uas ua ntawv (kaw ntom nti ua kawg thiab defensive kawg) ntawm lub tsev kawm ntawv yav qab teb California,Washington spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills practice squads on his unconventional path that led him to boxing. The 34-year-old also worked in the Navy as a helicopter mechanic before going to USC and did not get his start in professional boxing until 2012. Fighting out of Vallejo, California, he is yet to lose in his latest endeavor and most recently he defeated former title challenger Eddie Chambers in April.
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Marcos Hernandez Training Camp Quotes & Duab

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Undefeated Prospect Takes on Fellow Unbeaten Thomas HillTuesday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 in Premier Boxing Champions Ntiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesday on FS1 & Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes Action from
Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, California
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NICE, California. (Lub Xya hli ntuj 8, 2016) – Unbeaten prospect “Madman” Marcos Hernandezis set for a super welterweight showdown with fellow unbeaten Thomas Hill that takes place Tuesday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 rau Premier Boxing Champions Ntiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesdayrau FS1 thiab Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes live from Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino in Nice, California.
Lub Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 event is headlined by exciting veteran contender Breidis Prescott battling Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava. Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 11 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. PT and features undefeated prospect Malcolm McAllister kev noj nyob Brazil tus Gilberto Pereira.
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Hernandez took the time to talk about his camp, nws Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 matchup and more as he nears fight night. Here is what Hernandez had to say:
On making his television debut on FS1 and FOX Deportes…
“This is the opportunity I’ve been waiting for since I turned professional. I know I have to perform at a high level to prove I’m worthy of more TV dates. FS1 is where a lot of fights are on these days so I’m very appreciative to the PBC and FOX for giving me a chance to showcase my talent. Everyone can expect to see me go to war, and I’m going to leave everything in the ring, that you can guarantee.”
On his current training camp…
“This has been a wild camp. I got great sparring at Wild Card with Hugo Centeno and a few others. I had to travel outside of my area to get the sparring I needed to prepare me for this fight. I’m in the best shape of my life at the moment and I’m looking to be peaking on fight night. Everything is perfect right now.”
On facing undefeated fighter Thomas Hill…
“I know he’s a tall fighter with really good boxing skills, so I’ll be prepared for his movement. He’s undefeated as well so I know it’s going to be a great fight. These are the fights that take you to the next level. One of us is going to advance in their career and the other will suffer a setback. I’m coming to win.”
On his relationship with his father/trainer Joey Hernandez…
“My dad has been with me since the beginning. We know how to work with each other. He’s made a lot of sacrifices to get me where I’m at today. Of course we butt heads sometimes but at the end of the day, I know he’s got my back. We are on this journey together and I’m grateful for all that he’s done for me. We are a great team.”
On the importance of staying undefeated…
“It’s very important for my career to remain undefeated. A win will keep me in the mix as far as fighting on big cards, especially on TV. This is a major crossroad in my career and the time is now for me to take it to the next level. I need to win this bout and march up the rankings, guaranteeing me more big fights.”
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Hard-Hitting Breidis Prescott Faces Exciting Brawler Levan Ghvamichava in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 &BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 From Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, California

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NICE, California. (Lub Xya hli ntuj 7, 2016) – Exciting veteran contender Breidis Prescott (29-7, 21 Kos) battles Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava (16-2-1, 12 Kos) in the 10-round super welterweight main event of Premier Boxing ChampionsNtiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesday rau FS1 thiab Boxing Champions rau hma liab Deportes Tuesday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 from Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, California.
Ghvamichava was scheduled to face undefeated Domonique Dolton, but he was forced to withdraw after suffering a cut during training.
“I’ve been training hard already and I’m 100 percent ready for war,” said Prescott. “I don’t know a lot about this guy, but I’ll figure him out in the ring quickly. I like fighting on short notice. I beat Roberto Garcia on short notice so fighting this guy will not be a problem.”
Televised coverage on July 12 pib thaum 11 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. PT and features undefeated prospect Malcolm McAllister(7-0, 7 Kos) battling Brazil’s Gilberto Pereira (7-2, 4 Kos) in eight-rounds of super middleweight action while undefeated prospects Thomas Hill (6-0, 1 KO) thiab Marcos Hernandez (7-0, 2 Kos) compete in an eight-round super welterweight fight.
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A standout amateur representing Colombia, Prescott fights out of Miami and was undefeated in his first 21 pro bouts, including a first round knockout of former world champion Amir Khan that cemented his spot in the sport. The 33-year-old also owns victories over Richar Abril, Jose Augustin Feria and Francisco Figueroa and enters this fight having won his last two fights heading into this Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 showdown.
Ghvamichava will look to rebound from a defeat in his last bout after riding a five-fight win streak that had dated back to 2013. The 30-year-old took down previously unbeaten fighters Jonathan Garcia and Chris Singleton in 2014 and followed it up with triumphs over Cameron Kreal and Cosme Rivera in 2015. Originally from Poti, Georgia, Ghvamichava now trains out of Hayward, California.
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Sammy Vasquez Jr. & Felix Diaz Training Camp Quotes & Duab

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Welterweight Contenders Discuss Their PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes Showdown Saturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 16 nyob rau hauv Birmingham, Alabama
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Birmingham, AL (Lub Xya hli ntuj 7, 2016) – Undefeated contender Sammy “Lub Sergeant” Vasquez Jr. and Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz are deep into training camp for their pivotal welterweight showdown on Saturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 16 raws li ib feem ntawm Premier Boxing Champions rau FOX and FOX Deportes live from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at 8 p.m. THIAB/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by heavyweight world champion Deontay “Lub Bronze Bomber” Wilder defending his belt against two-time title challenger Chris “Lub Npau suav phem” Arreola.
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Vasquez and Diaz both have world title aspirations but will have to navigate difficult southpaw opponents in the hopes of reaching the top levels of the welterweight division. Here is what both fighters had to say about each other, training camp, the 147-pound division and more:
SAMMY VASQUEZ JR.
On his opponent change from Luis Collazo to Felix Diaz …
“It’s unfortunate that Collazo got hurt, but Diaz is a very good fighter and I know he’s going to bring it. I’ve been sparring with nothing but lefties, and since both Diaz and Collazo are southpaws, it’s business as usual. Diaz is coming off a close majority decision loss…his first defeat, so I know he’s hungry to get back in that win column. This is a dangerous fight and I’m not taking it lightly. Like always, I’m willing and ready to fight anyone they put in front of me.”
On his recent training camp at the Triple Threat Boxing Gym in Colorado Springs…
“It’s been a grueling camp with a lot of hard work being put out. Sparring has been fantastic and I’m feeling really sharp right now. My weight is good and I’m feeling strong. We have a few more days left and then it’s on to fight week.”
On fighting on FOX with a global audience expected to be tuning in…
“This is what it’s all about, fighting on the big stage with millions of fans looking to see a great fight. FOX is an incredible network to be showcased on and I want to let the world know I’m here to take over the welterweight division. The fans can expect to see a lot of power punches. Hopefully I can score the knockout.”
On his relationship with his team members…
“I have an unbelievable team behind me. First off my dad Sammy Sr. is there watching my every move, so I’m very comfortable with him by my side. Charles Leverette is the head coach, with Ryan Rimsek working the mitts. Jason Barber is my strength and conditioning coach. Everyone is doing a great job. We have a great game plan that we feel we can execute against Diaz. I’m very happy with my team.”
On when he thinks he’ll be ready to challenge for a world title…
“I feel I’m ready now. I’m ranked in the top ten in three of the major sanctioning organizations, so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know a victory against Diaz will get me closer to a title shot. I have to keep winning to fulfil the goal I set for myself when I first started boxing, and that’s to become a world champion.”
On the current landscape of the welterweight division….
“The division is loaded with great fighters. With the exception of Jesse Vargas, all the champions are undefeated. The road to get to the top is very tough because everyone in the top ten is an exceptional fighter. I think it’s the toughest division in boxing.”
FELIX DIAZ
On fighting Sammy Vasquez on short notice…
“I stay ready in the gym. I had a fight scheduled with Miguel Vasquez that fell through so now it’s on to another Vasquez. I had to switch to southpaw sparring but that is nothing new to me. I fought a lot of southpaws on short notice in the amateurs. I’m grateful for this opportunity and I’m going to make the best of it.”
On his current training camp …
“I’m having a great camp. Everything is coming together for me. My punches are accurate and my timing is better than ever. I’m looking very good in sparring and I know I’ll be at my best on fight night.”
On the opportunity to get into world title contention…
“Qhov no yog ib tug loj sib ntaus rau kuv. Sammy Vasquez is a highly rated fighter. A win against him will put me right up there with all the other contenders. I live for these occasions.”
On what he thinks of Sammy Vasquez as a fighter…
“He’s a very smart fighter with good power. Although he does a lot of things right in the ring, I see some flaws in his style that I know I can expose. I believe my style will give him a lot of trouble. I know he wants to keep his undefeated record intact, but my hunger to start another winning streak is greater.”
On bouncing back from his first defeat in his last bout…
“In my last bout I suffered my first loss against Lamont Peterson, a majority decision. It was a very close fight and I really felt I came out on top. When you’re undefeated and loss for the first time, you want nothing more than to get back in the ring and prove to everyone that you belong with the elite fighters in the division. I’ve been training in the gym like an animal, waiting for an opportunity like this to come my way. Now that it’s here, I’m going to take full advantage of the situation.”
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Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz Takes On Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 From Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, California (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT)

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Ntau! Unbeaten Prospect Malcolm McAllister Battles Brazil’s Gilberto Pereira & Unbeaten Super Welterweights Thomas Hill & Marcos Hernandez Square-Off in Undercard Action
NICE, California. (Lub rau hli ntuj 24, 2016) – Olympic kub medalist Felix Diaz (17-1, 8 Kos) will battle exciting brawler Levan Ghvamichava (16-2-1, 12 Kos) in a 10-round welterweight showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions Ntiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesday rau FS1 thiab Boxing Champions rau hma liab Deportes Tuesday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 12 from Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, California.
Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 11 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. PT and features undefeated prospect Malcolm McAllister (7-0, 7 Kos) battling Brazil’s Gilberto Pereira (7-2, 4 Kos) in eight-rounds of super middleweight action while undefeated prospectsThomas Hill (6-0, 1 KO) thiab Marcos Hernandez (7-0, 2 Kos) compete in an eight-round super welterweight fight.
“I’m very excited to get back in the ring on July 12 in this tough matchup,” Hais Diaz. “This is my first fight back since my close fight with Lamont Peterson but I’m looking forward to shining and getting back on track towards becoming a world champion.”
“I have been making 140-pounds since I was 16-years-old and the move to 147-pounds is very welcome,” said Ghvamichava. “Along with the hard work I’ve been putting in with my trainer Virgil Hunter, I should show a great deal of improvement against the very skillful Felix Diaz.”
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm TGB Promotions, pib ntawm $20 thiab yog muag tam sim no. To purchase tickets call the players club at (707) 262-4000.
Ib tug ob-lub sij hawm Olympian sawv cev rau cov koom pheej Dominican, Diaz Jr. yeej ib tug kub puav pheej nyob rau ntawm nws ob Olympic ua si nyob rau hauv 2008 nyob rau hauv Beijing. Tam sim no sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm lub Bronx, the 32-year-old increased the level of his competition with victories over Emmanuel Lartey, Adrian Granados and Gabriel Bracero before giving former champion Lamont Peterson all he could handle in losing a majority decision last October.
Ghvamichava will look to rebound from a defeat in his last bout after riding a five-fight win streak that had dated back to 2013. The 30-year-old took down previously unbeaten fighters Jonathan Garcia and Chris Singleton in 2014 and followed it up with triumphs over Cameron Kreal and Cosme Rivera in 2015. Originally from Poti, Georgia, Ghvamichava now trains out of Hayward, California.
Fighting out of Long Beach, California, McAllister turned pro in December 2014 and has knocked out every opponent he’s faced. The 25-year-old stayed busy in 2015 as he picked up five victories before making his 2016 debut with a third round knockout of Tyrone Selders in January. He takes on the Goias, Brazil-native Pereira who will make his second start in the U.S. and most recently stopped Humberto Conceicao in March.
A 22-year-old from Milwaukee, tab sis tam sim no sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Las Vegas, Hill turned pro in August 2014 and has yet to be defeated. Nws pib 2016 by defeating Tavorus Teague in a six-round bout in February. He takes on the 23-year-old Hernandez who turned pro in 2013 and has also yet to taste defeat. The Fresno-native picked up three victories in 2015.
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Former World Champion Miguel Vazquez Earns Unanimous Decision Over Erick Bone in the Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes SaturdayNight from The Dancehall in San Antonio

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Rising Featherweight Miguel Flores Remains Unbeaten with Victory Over
Mexican Veteran Ruben Tamayo
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San Antonio (Tej zaum 29, 2016) – Yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Miguel “Titere” Vazquez (36-5, 13 Kos) defeated Ecuador’s Erick Pob Txha (16-4, 8 Kos) in a 10-round battle that headlined Premier Boxing Champions rau FS1 thiab HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si Saturday night from the Dancehall in San Antonio.
The former champion from Mexico worked behind a strong jab and brought the fight to Bone throughout the main event. Bone was able to return fire and was effective at times when countering.
The jab of Vazquez eventually led to success with the right hand that was able to hurt his opponent and keep the battle-tested Bone from building momentum.
Both fighters landed at a nearly identical rate as Vazquez connected on 22 percent of his punches while Bone landed 21 feem pua. Txawm li cas los, it was Vazquez with the advantage in punches landed at 94 rau 74.
The fight featured many close rounds, which was reflected by the varied scores of the judges. Nyob rau hauv lub kawg, all three had the fight for Vazquez by scores of 99-91, 97-93 thiab 96-94.
Nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, rising featherweight Miguel Flores (20-0, 9 Kos) kept his record perfect as he defeated Mexican veteran Ruben Tamayo (26-9-4, 18 Kos) in their 10-round bout.
Facing a southpaw for the first time as a professional, Flores had some trouble early with the game Tamayo who was able to penetrate the defense of the 23-year-old with left hands while also opening a cut with an accidental head butt in round two.
As the fight went on Flores showed improved movement and a variety of effective punches that allowed him to take control of the fight. Most notably, Flores used a bruising left hook to the body that left Tamayo marked up and slowed down his offense.
Both fighters threw over 550 punches but it was Flores who out landed his opponent 175-121. The judges rewarded the still undefeated fighter with the unanimous decision by scores of 100-90 thiab 98-92 ob zaug.
Here is what the main event fighters had to say Saturday:
Miguel Vazquez
“I wanted to throw the heavier punches because I thought I could win by knockout, but that didn’t happen. There was an overhand right in the eighth round that I thought hurt him badly.
“He was an elusive fighter and survived, so there are still things that I have to work on.
“There was some difficulty adjusting to the late opponent switch, but overall, tsis muaj teeb meem. I had been sparring southpaws as well as right-handers.
“If I could have followed up on some of the hooks and overhand rights, I could have gotten him out of there.
“I’ve always wanted to fight Adrien Broner. I want to make that.”
ERICK POB TXHA
“Vazquez was awkward and hard to fight. I gave it my all in there.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity and I’m looking forward to getting back in the gym and working on some things before I return to the ring.”
PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes was promoted by Leija Battah Promotions and TGB Promotions.
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Undefeated Featherweight Miguel Flores Takes On Mexican Veteran Ruben Tamayo Saturday, Tej zaum 28 on Premier Boxing Champions On FS1 & FOX Deportes from The Dancehall in San Antonio (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT)

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Ntau! Unbeaten Prospects Brandon Figueroa, Rickey Edwards & Emmanuel Medina Featured as Part of Full Night of Undercard Action
San Antonio (Tej zaum 25, 2016) – Unbeaten rising featherweight contender Miguel Flores (19-0, 9 Kos) will take on Mexican veteran Ruben Tamayo (24-8-4, 16 Kos) no hnub vas xaum hmo ntuj, Tej zaum 28, in a 10-round fight on Premier Boxing Champions rau FS1 thiab HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si los ntawm Lub Dancehall nyob rau hauv San Antonio.
Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT thiab yog headlined los ntawm yav tas ntiaj teb tau zus ib Miguel Vazquez battling tough contender Erick Pob Txha in a 10-round super lightweight showdown.
Undercard action will feature the brother of former world champion Omar Figueroa, Brandon Figueroa (6-0, 4 Kos), in a super bantamweight battle against Puerto Rico’s Jonell Nieves (6-2, 4 Kos), unbeaten 25-year-old lightweight Rickey Edwards (10-0, 3 Kos) in a six-round bout against fellow unbeaten John Delperdang (5-0, 5 Kos) and Los Angeles prospect Emmanuel Medina (9-0, 6 Kos) in a six-round welterweight showdown against Isiah Robinson (3-2, 2 Kos).
Additional action features a slew of local prospects as unbeaten Enrique Neira Jr. competes in a four-round middleweight bout against Rudy Lozano, Ramon Cardenas txojkev Isau Duenez in a four-round super bantamweight contest, unbeaten Rolando Garza battles Houston’s Rick Graham in a four-round super welterweight fight and the pro debut of Xavier Wilson in a four-round lightweight affair against Thomas Smith.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Leija Battah Promotions and TGB Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $100, $85 thiab $20 thiab $1,000 thiab $850 for VIP tables, before taxes and fees and are on sale now. Mus yuav daim pib, hu (210) 988-8821mus ntsib http://lbtickets.ticketleap.com/march28th2016/ or in person at Champion Fit Gym at 6824 San Pedro Ave.
Ib undefeated fighter ntawm Michoacan, Mexico, tab sis sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Houston, Flores tsis tau poob vim txoj siav nyob rau hauv pro 2009 ntawm cia li 17-xyoo-laus. The 23-year-old had a big 2015 beginning in May with a victory over German Meraz and followed up by wins against Juan Ruiz, Carlos Padilla and Alfred Tetteh. He started 2016 with a headlining win over Mario Briones at The Dancehall in January. Now he will take on the 27-year-old Tamayo of Sonora, Mexico. The southpaw has wins over veterans including Meraz and Jose Cayetano and he challenged Jesus Cuellar for a world title in 2014.
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Former World Champion Miguel Vazquez Takes On Super Lightweight Contender Erick Bone in New Main Event Of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes from The Dancehall in San Antonio On Saturday, Tej zaum 28

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Daim pib rau muag khoom Tam sim no!
San Antonio (Tej zaum 19, 2016) – Yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Miguel “Titere” Vazquez (35-5, 13 Kos) is set to take on super lightweight contender Erick Pob Txha (16-3, 8 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm Premier Boxing Champions(PBC) rau FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Dancehall in San Antonio on Saturday, Tej zaum 28 nrog televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT.
Bone replaces Felix Diaz, who was forced to withdraw from the bout due to injury. Bone will return to 140-pounds after challenging Shawn Porter and Chris Algieri at welterweight in 2015.
“I’m very excited about the opportunity to face a former world champion like Miguel Vazquez tom ntej no Saturday hmo ntuj,” hais tias Pob Txha. “I look forward to fighting in front of the great fans in San Antonio and proving that I am a dangerous fighter that will leave it all in the ring.”
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Leija Battah Promotions and TGB Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $100, $85 thiab $20 thiab $1,000 thiab $850 for VIP tables, before taxes and fees and are on sale now. Mus yuav daim pib, hu (210) 988-8821 mus ntsib http://lbtickets.ticketleap.com/march28th2016/ or in person at Champion Fit Gym at 6824 San Pedro Ave.
The 29-year-old Vazquez had a successful reign as 135-pound champion and defended his title eight times during his championship run. Tom qab ntaus Ji-Hoon Kim rau nws title, nws yuav mus rau tiv thaiv nws tiv thaiv cov yam koj nyiam uas Denis Shafikov, Mercito Gesta, Leonardo Zappavigna thiab Ammeth Diaz. Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Vazquez’s most recent victory came against Jerry Belmontes and he is looking to rebound from a decision loss to Algenis Mendez in October.
Lub 26-xyoo-laus Pob Txha tau tiv thaiv nyob rau hauv lub U.S. txij li thaum 2014 thiab pib nws cov hauj lwm stateside nrog victories tshaj Francisco Figueroa, Mahonri Montes thiab Peter Oluoch. Yug nyob rau hauv Manabi, Ecuador, Pob Txha yeej thawj 12 bouts ntawm nws cov hauj lwm. His most recent losses have come at welterweight and against former world champions. Tam sim no, he returns to the 140-pound division where he picked up a South American title in 2012.
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