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Two-Division World Champion Danny García Takes on Hard-Hitting Ivan Redkach in WBC Welterweight Title Eliminator Live on SHOWTIME® Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 25 in Premier Boxing Champions Event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Former Super Welterweight Unified Champion Jarrett Hurd Returns to the Ring in Co-Feature
Undefeated Sensation Stephen Fulton Battles Arnold Khegai in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Action Beginning at
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Daim pib rau muag khoom Tam sim no!
Brooklyn (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 16, 2019) – Two-division world championDanny “Swift’’ Garcíib tug returns to the ring to take on hard-hitting sluggerIvan “El Terrible’’ Redkach in a 12-round WBC welterweight title eliminator Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 25 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, former unified 154-pound champion“Swift” Jarrett Hurdwill return to battle all-actionFrancisco “Chia” Santananyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round super welterweight contest, ntau sensational super bantamweight Stephen “Cool Boy Steph’’ Fultonyuav fim undefeatedArnold Khegaiin a 12-round WBO Super Bantamweight title eliminator to open SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING action at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
García’s blend of power and sublime boxing skills has made him one of the most popular boxers of the last decade and secured him as a box-office fixture at Barclays Center, where he holds the record for the largest crowd for a boxing event. He set the benchmark when 16,533 attended his welterweight title unification match against Keith Thurman on March 4, 2017 in a bout that aired in primetime on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS. The fight against Redkach will be Garcia’s eighth appearance at Barclays Center.
“Barclays Center fan-favorite Danny García is back in Brooklyn as he continues his quest for the top spot in the welterweight division,” said Tom Brown, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions. “Danny has been in the biggest fights at Barclays Center and on January 25 there are sure to be fireworks when hard-hitting Ivan Redkach looks for a career-defining win. Redkach has upset the odds before and there’s no doubt he’ll leave it all in the ring with this opportunity to move closer to a world title fight. Combined with a former unified champion known for action fights in Jarrett Hurd, plus a rising star in Stephen Fulton, this card is loaded with intrigue from top to bottom.”
“Danny García and Jarrett Hurd are two of the biggest stars in the sport because they have consistently taken on the toughest challenges and they are always in all-action, exciting fights,"Hais tias Stephen Espinoza, President Sports & Cov kev tshwm sim Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “On January 25, both men are fighting to maintain their place at the top of two of boxing’s deepest divisions in important, must-win fights. Add in two undefeated, promising contenders in the opener and we have the recipe for an explosive night of fights on SHOWTIME.”
“We’re thrilled to host our first boxing event of 2020 by welcoming Danny García back for his eighth fight at Barclays Center and have Jarrett Hurd return to the arena where he’s had some memorable victories,” said Keith Sheldon, EVP of Programming and Development for BSE Global. “Danny specifically has built an enthusiastic fan base in the borough, becoming one of the most popular fighters in our arena, and we can’t wait to see his supporters out in full force as he steps back into our ring against Ivan Redkach.”
Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on-sale now and can be purchased atticketmaster.com thiabbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP. The Fulton vs. Khegai bout is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.
García (35-2, 21 Kos) is the latest in a long line of great boxers from Philadelphia who have made their mark on the sport. His run through the super lightweight division and two-year reign as a unified champion is one of the most impressive in modern history as he defeated a string of champions, including Nate Campbell, Kendall Holt, Erik Morales, Amir Khan, Zab Judah thiab Lucas Matthysse.
After dominating the super lightweight division, the 31-year-old García moved up to welterweight where he won the vacant WBC title with a unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero in 2016. He lost a split decision to Thurman in a unification match in 2017 and dropped a narrow unanimous decision to Shawn Porter for the WBC title in 2018. García and many pundits thought he won both those matches. Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag sib ntaus, García scored a spectacular knockout victory over Adrian Granados on April 20 to get back into position to regain the welterweight crown.
“I’m very excited to be headlining another SHOWTIME card and to go back to Barclays Center, my home away from home,” said García. “I can’t wait to step in the ring in Brooklyn and give fans the Danny García show. I watched a few of Redkach’s recent fights and he had a great knockout win over two-time champion Devon Alexander. Yog li ntawd, I know he’s a tough fighter and competitor who I expect to bring the best out of me, and he’s someone who deserves this opportunity. But January 25 is tax season, so I’m going to have to tax him and pay him with a reality check.”
REDK (23-4-1, 18 Kos) has his sights set on winning a welterweight title and will face the toughest challenge of his career when he steps in against Garcia. The 33-year-old Redkach, who was born in Shostka, Ukraine and now lives in Los Angeles, is accustomed to stern tests. He started boxing as an amateur in Ukraine where he had over 300 fights. When he turned professional he traveled to Mexico to train and develop the “Mexican Style’’ – a style that emphasis standing in the pocket and throwing hard shots to the body.
Things started out slowly for Redkach, but soon he began to hold his own in Mexico and prevailed, earning the nickname “El Terrible’’ from his training partners. Redkach won 14 ntawm nws thawj 18 professional fights by stoppage and has won three in a row, including most recently knocking out former world champion Devon Alexander in June.
“I’m very motivated to take a massive step in my career and get closer to becoming world champion against a strong and accomplished fighter like Danny García,” said Redkach. “I have been to a lot of Danny’s fights and now I get the chance to test myself against him. I am training very hard so that I am the best that I have ever been on January 25. I’m going to shock the boxing world just like I did against Devon Alexander. I’ve never been this hungry before and I’m confident I will win this fight.”
The former WBA and IBF champion at 154-pounds, Hurd (23-1, 16 Kos) returns to action for the first time since losing his belts via decision against Julian Williams in one of 2019’s best fights. The 29-year-old from Accokeek, Maryland captured his first title by stopping current WBC titlist Tony Harrison in 2017 and then added the WBA belt by defeating Erislandy Lara in 2018’s consensus Fight of the Year. Hurd earned his title opportunity by going on a run of knocking off unbeaten fighters including Frank Galarza and Oscar Molina, and also owns a successful title defense against Austin Trout at Barclays Center in 2017.
“Just because I fell back, doesn’t mean I fell off,” said Hurd. “I’m back and excited to fight at Barclays Center for the third time. I’m bringing the storm back on January and I’m going to make a statement everyone is going to see. You’re not going to want to miss this fight and the best Jarrett Hurd anyone’s seen.”
Santana (25-7-1, 12 Kos) has taken on the toughest challenges at 154 thiab 147 pounds and has made his name with an all-action action style throughout a long career as a contender. The 33-year-old will look to bounce back from a close decision loss to Abel Ramos in March, in a fight where Santana dropped Ramos in the second round. Prior to the setback against Ramos, the Santa Barbara, California native was coming off of a victory over Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz in April 2018. Santana has faced former champions Jermell Charlo and Sadam Ali while also owning a six-round draw against Julian Williams in 2011.
“This is a great opportunity for me against a fighter like Jarrett Hurd,” said Santana. “When you get an opportunity like this, it’s hard to turn it down. My job is to rise to the occasion and have the best moment of my career on fight night. This is my Super Bowl. When I last fought at 154-pounds, I was basically self-trained. Now I have my coach Joseph Janik training me and I really think he’s the missing piece of the puzzle for me. I’m going to go in there and leave it all in the ring January 25.”
The 25-year-old Fulton (17-0, 8 Kos) has made a rapid rise through the super bantamweight ranks with superb boxing skills, befitting a slick fighter from Philadelphia. Lately Fulton has shown flashes of power that have caught his opponents off guard. In his last fight he stopped Isaac Avelar with a body shot to end their fight in the fifth round on August 24.
Fighting out of Odessa, Ukraine and training for this fight in Los Angeles, Khegai (16-0-1, 10 Kos) will make his third start in the U.S. rau Lub ib hlis ntuj 25, after a successful U.S. debut in in May 2018 when he defeated Adam Lopez on the prospect developmental seriesShoBox: Tshiab Tiam. The 27-year-old has already been victorious twice in 2019, stopping Haidari Mchanjo in March and most recently winning a unanimous decision over Vladimir Tikhonov in August onShoBox.
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Multiple-Division World Champion Robert Guerrero & Former Featherweight World Champion Jesus Cuellar Enter the Ring In Separate Matches to Lead a Packed Undercard on Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California
Unbeaten Bantamweight Damien Vazquez Takes on Former Champion Juan Carlos Payano & Rising Welterweight Prospect & 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis Battles Once-Beaten Sammy Figueroa Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 in Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1
FRANCISCO ‘CHIA’ SANTANA TO MAKE PBC DEBUT
Veteran Contender Andrzej Fonfara Withdraws from Fight Against Edwin Rodriguez Slated for Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California
Hard-Hitting Abel Ramos and Battle-Tested Francisco Santana Step In for All-Action Welterweight Showdown In Co-Feature
WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter Makes First
Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas In
Main tshwm sim – Kev pab them nqi pib ntawm 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Carson, California. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 14, 2019) – Veteran contender and two-time title challenger Andrzej Fonfara has withdrawn from his match against Edwin Rodriguez that was scheduled to be part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California.
Stepping in as the replacement co-feature is a 10-round, all-action welterweight showdown between hard-hittingAbel Ramos thiab sib ntaus sib tua-kuajFrancisco “Qhia” Santana. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and is headlined by WBC Welterweight World ChampionShawn Portermaking his first title defense in primetime against mandatory challengerYordenis Ugas.
Tickets for the live event, uas yog txhawb los ntawm TGB Promotions, yog on muag tam sim no. Daim pib yuav raug muas ntawm AXS.com.
The 31-year-old Fonfara announced that he is retiring from boxing, prompting him to withdraw from the fight against Rodriguez on Wednesday.
“There is no more enthusiasm and above all no more of the motivation and adrenaline that gave me the desire to go into the ring and compete,” Fonfara said. “I am healthy. Everything is okay. But I no longer have the heart for boxing.”
Ramos (23-3-2, 18 Kos) has put together four technical knockout victories since losing a hard-fought majority decision to welterweight contender Jamal James in front of James’ hometown crowd in Minneapolis on April 13, 2018. The 27-year-old from Casa Grande, Arizona proved against James that he’s a formidable opponent for anyone in the 147-pound division.
Santana (25-6-1, 12 Kos) needs an impressive victory over Ramos to remain a force in the welterweight division. The 31-year-old Santana of Santa Barbara, California is coming off a majority decision over the always-tough Felix Diaz and owns victories over then unbeaten fighters Eddie Gomez and Kendal Mena.
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JENNINGS & SANTANA GAIN RESPECT WITH FANS
New Jersey (Tej zaum 5, 2015) – Tom qab HBO ntiaj teb Championship Boxing had one of their highest rated shows since 2012 with the Klitschko vs. Jennings championship bout on April 25th, Gary Shaw feels his fighters, Bryant Jennings (19-1, 10 Kos) thiab Francisco Santana (22-4-1, 11 Kos), can make quick comebacks to the big stage.
“There is no doubt in my mind that Bryant Jennings and Francisco Santana are fighters the fans want see,” hais tias Gary Shaw. “The viewership that HBO had on April 25th was fantastic and I believe Jennings and Santana had a lot to do with those high ratings. Jennings because of his activity on social media. Santana because he has a tremendous amount of Latin fans that support him. Nrog cov uas raug hais tias, I believe both fighters, will be back on the big stage in the future.”
Bryant Jennings gained a ton of respect for his gallant effort against Klitschko, in which he went the distance, giving Wladimir his toughest fight in recent years, proving he was deserving of a title shot. Francisco Santana, who also went the distance with Sadam Ali, showed remarkable heart as he fought hard in every round, giving the fans their money’s worth.
“Bryant Jennings proved he’s an elite heavyweight contender with his performance against Klitschko,” Gary Shaw txuas ntxiv. “Santana is a Mexican warrior and both fighters gained a lot of fans that night. Both fighters pressed the action, taking the fight to their opponents, bringing excitement to the bout. Many in attendance felt the scores for both Jennings and Santana were not reflective of their fights. It was a lot closer then what the judges scorecards read. Jennings and Santana both love being HBO fighters. I have plans to bring them back to HBO.”
Camp Notes/Photos: Bryant Jennings Looking To End Klitschko’s Reign
Yees duab Credit, Edward Jackson / Team Jennings
Houston, TX (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 9, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions undefeated heavyweight contender, Bryant “By-By” Jennings (19-0, 10 Kos), is entering the final weeks of training camp in preparation for his upcoming battle with Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 Kos). Jennings, who hails from Philadelphia, is looking to end Klitschko’s reign on the heavyweight division.
Klitschko vs. Jennings, a 12-round bout for Wladimir’s WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO World heavyweight titles, yuav muab qhov chaw nyob “Lub ntiaj teb feem coob Nto moo Arena”, Madison Square Garden, rau Plaub Hlis Ntuj 25, 2015. The event will be televised Live on HBO ntiaj teb Championship Boxing® pib thaum 10:00 p.m. THIAB/PT in the United States and RTL in Germany.
On training in Houston, Texas…
“It’s really nice to get away from home and all the distractions that come with training in Philly. I’m able to focus on nothing but boxing out here in Houston. I got my whole team out here and were grinding away.”
On his upcoming matchup with Wladimir Klitschko…
“This is the top of the mountain when it comes to heavyweight boxing. You can’t get any higher then fighting Klitschko. Nrog cov uas raug hais tias, I’m ready to end Klitschko’s reign as heavyweight champion. He’s been defeated before and he can be defeated again. I’m confident I have the athleticism and skills to come out on top and bring those belts back home to America.”
On fighting at Madison Square Garden….
“Everyone knows The Garden is filled with deep roots in boxing history. I’m looking to make my own history with a victory on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 25. This will be my third consecutive fight there and I feel my fan base has grown with each outing. I’m know Philly will be representing and I’m excited about that. I’m counting down the days and I’m very grateful to my promoters, Gary Shaw, Antonio Leonard, as well as my managerJames Prince for making this fight a reality.”
On the possibility of becoming the next great American heavyweight champion…
“A victory against Klitschko will certainly bring back glory to the American heavyweight. Klitschko has reigned supreme for so many years, so it will be a huge accomplishment to bring home the titles. Dethroning Klitschko will open up many doors for my career and I see myself relishing in the moment.”
FRANCISCO SANTANA PROMISES BRUTAL WAR WITH SADAM ALI
SANTA BARBARA, XWS LI (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 7, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions nce lub hnub qub, Welterweight Francisco “Qhia” Santana (22-3-1, 10 Kos), is riding a 10-fight winning streak going into his highly anticipated clash with undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian, Chaw nres nkoj “Lub ntiaj teb no Kid” Yog (21-0, 13 Kos). Santana gives his thoughts on this match-up, his training camp and fighting at Madison Square Garden on the undercard of Klitschko vs. Jennings. Lub doubleheader yuav tawm hauv TV nyob rau HBO ntiaj teb Championship Boxing pib thaum 10:00 p.m. THIAB/PT.
Training camp update…
“Training camp is going as planned. I’ve added a few new things that will be on display Plaub Hlis Ntuj 25. Right now it’s about sharpening up the tools that got me here. There is nothing that needs to be changed. I’ve been active so I know I’ll be ready to showcase my talents on HBO come fight night.”
Reflects on his journey to Madison Square Garden…
“It’s been a hard fought journey to get where I’m at today. After suffering a few losses I decided I was going to dedicate my life to this sport and give it my all. With a lot of hard work and support from my promoter Gary Shaw, I’m now fighting on the biggest stage at the most prestigious venue in boxing. Madison Square Garden is where every fighter dreams they can fight. It’s my time to show the world I’m on the championship level.”
Relationship with Trainer Joseph “Hoss” Janik…
“When you have the right trainer in your corner, it’s truly a blessing. Hoss is the man and he always tells me like it is. If I’m not doing something right he’ll let me know right away, he doesn’t beat around the bush. I’m on a ten fight winning streak and he has a lot to do with it. You couldn’t ask for a better man in the corner.”
Sparring at Wild Card Boxing Gym…
“When you walk into the Wild Card gym you know going in its going to be a rugged day of sparring. The gym is filled with world champions and top prospects. You can’t replicate the work you get there.”
On his matchup with Sadam Ali…
“Sadam Ali is a world class fighter with elite boxing skills, but I feel my style will give him problems. He puts his punches together well and he made a strong statement in his last fight against Abregu. A win against Ali will propel me into a world title fight. Believe me when I say I’m going to bring it on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 25, it’s going to be a brutal war!”
Sadam Ali vs. Francisco Santana is a 10-round welterweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions. Lub HBO ntiaj teb Championship Boxing telecast pib thaum 10:00 p.m. THIAB/PT.
Wladimir Klitschko vs.. Bryant Jennings yog nthuav los ntawm K2 Promotions thiab Gary Shaw Promotions nyob rau hauv lub koom haum nrog Madison Square Garden.
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SADAM ALI ntsej muag Francisco Santana AS LUB CO-MAIN kev tshwm sim RAU LUB WLADMIR KLITSCHKO VS. Bryant JENNINGS CARD RAU PLAUB HLI 25
FROM Madison Square VAJ HAUV TSHIAB YORK
Uas tawm hauv TV LIVE ON HBO NTIAJ TEB CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
TSHIAB YORK CITY (Lub peb hlis ntuj 25, 2015) – Lub undefeated Chaw nres nkoj “Lub ntiaj teb no Kid” Yog thiab ceev -punching Francisco “Qhia” Santana yuav fim tawm nyob rau “Lub ntiaj teb feem coob Nto moo Arena”, Madison Square Garden rau Sat. Plaub Hlis Ntuj 25 raws li cov co-feature rau “Lub zus rov qab los”, lub ntiaj teb Heavyweight Championship ntawm undisputed Heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko thiab sab saum toj-nyob challenger Bryant Jennings. Lub doubleheader yuav tawm hauv TV nyob rau HBO ntiaj teb Championship Boxing pib thaum 10:00 p.m. THIAB/PT.
Nce los ntawm Golden Tub Promotions thiab Gary Shaw Productions, 10-round Welterweight showdown ntawm ob ntawm lub ua si nawv tus nce hnub qub yuav muab kiv cua ib exciting hmo ntuj ntawm boxing raws li lawv qhib mus rau ntawm lub telecast ua ntej mas muab Heavyweight ntsiab kev tshwm sim.
Nam daim pib mus “Lub zus rov qab los” tej zaum yuav tau muas los ntawm cov Madison Square Garden Box Office ntawm www.TheGarden.com and through Ticketmaster, (www.Ticketmaster.com, xov 1-800-435-5000.)
“Kuv muaj siab mus tua nyob rau hauv kuv lub tsev lub xeev ntawm New York thiab nyob Madison Square Garden,” hais tias Brooklyn, New York lub Sadam Ali. “Ib co ntawm cov loj tshaj neeg tua hluav taws nyob rau hauv kev ua si nawv tau ua lawv tus cim nyob rau hauv qhov chaw; Muhummad Ali, Joe Lewis, Oscar tsib La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins and I’m ready to be part of that history. Francisco is a tough fighter and I’m ready to take him on and with the help of my promoter Golden Boy Promotions move forward to becoming a world champion.”
“Kuv twb khwv tau kuv txoj kev mus rau txoj hauj lwm kuv nyob rau hauv vim hais tias kuv twb tiv thaiv thiab yeej tua hluav taws uas twb undefeated,” hais tias Francisco Santana uas raug Barbara, California. “Nothing has come easy to me on the way up. Fighting stiff opposition is what prepares a fighter for the next level and I’ll be ready for anything Sadam Ali brings. My promoter Gary Shaw told me if I kept winning he would get me a big fight, and here we are getting ready to fight one of the best young contenders in the world. A win against Ali will sky rocket my career and that’s exactly what I plan to do.”
“Tuaj tawm ntawm ib tug exciting match uas pom nws knockout ib tug yav tas los undefeated fighter, Sadam yog tam sim no tab tom nrhiav yuav ib tug tom ntej no, tseem ceeb heev kauj ruam mus rau ntawm lub Welterweight ntaiv,” hais tias Oscar tsib La Hoya, Founder thiab Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Golden Tub Promotions. “Uas xob-ceev ob txhais tes, muaj tseeb knockout lub hwj chim thiab ib tug tshaib plab yuav qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv division, lub 'ntiaj teb Kas’ yog ib tug yuav tsum-saib rau tag nrho cov kiv cua.”
“Francisco Santana yog ib tug tub rog uas grinded nws txoj kev mus rau ntawm lub rankings thiab khwv tau no sib ntaus tawm tsam Ali rau HBO,” hais Gary Shaw. “This is a feel good story about a kid who fought his way to the big stage and bright lights of Broadway. Those bright lights are now shining on his career. I’ve always said, ib tug dav hlau tua rog uas yog tshaib plab yog heev txaus ntshai, and Santana is famished. He wants to win this fight and show the world he’s worthy of a world title shot. I believe Santana is the underdog in the public’s eye, tab sis nws yuav ib zaug dua ntxias cov pej xeem nrog ib tug zoo kawg yeej nyob rau hnub tim 25.”
“Peb zoo siab mus ntxiv no exciting co-feature no extraordinary kev tshwm sim headlined los ntawm lub ntiaj teb Heavyweight Championship ntawm Wladimir Klitschko thiab Bryant Jennings,” hais tias Tom Loeffler ntawm K2 Promotions. “Lub matchup ntawm ob nce hnub qub yuav tsum muab rau ib tug heev muaj zog qhib sib ntaus rau tus HBO telecast.”
Yav tas los 2008 U.S. Olympian, Chaw nres nkoj “Lub ntiaj teb no Kid” Yog (21-0, 13 Kos) has been on the fast track to success in boxing since his professional debut in 2009. The undefeated fighter impressed critics and fans early on, dominating tag nrho nws tw, xws li Michael Clark uas nws yeej ntawm knockout nyob rau hauv thawj round rau lub Plaub Hlis 2014 to gain the WBO NABO Welterweight Title. In August of the same year, Ali yeej Jeremy Bryan ntawm split kev txiav txim siab mus nce lub WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight Title. In his most recent bout and the most notable to date of Ali’s career, nws ntsib Juan Carlos Abregu khob nws cia nyob rau hauv lub thib rau thiab cuaj puag ncig yeej los ntawm kev knockout nyob rau hauv lub cuaj puag ncig muab Abregu nws ob txoj hauj lwm tsis.
Undefeated txij li thaum 2012, Francisco “Qhia” Santana (22-3-1, 1 KO) has solidified himself as one of the brightest and most dangerous stars in the welterweight division. His victories against former undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez and veteran Joachim Alcine, have propelled him to the top of the weight class. Santana’s most recent wins came by way of knockout. In August of 2014, Francisco nres Luis Alfredo Lugo nyob rau hauv lub thib tsib puag ncig, ua raws li los ntawm ib tug spectacular thawj round knockout ntawm lwm undefeated zeem muag nyob rau hauv Kendal Mena, a bout that took place in January of 2015. Santana is ready to add another win to his record when he faces Sadam Ali on April 25.
Sadam Ali vs. Francisco Santana yog ib tug 10-round Welterweight sib ntau sib tw los ntawm Golden Tub Promotions thiab Gary Shaw. Lub HBO ntiaj teb Championship Boxing telecast pib thaum 10:00 p.m. THIAB/PT.
Wladimir Klitschko vs.. Bryant Jennings yog nthuav los ntawm K2 Promotions thiab Gary Shaw Promotions nyob rau hauv lub koom haum nrog Madison Square Garden.
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