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JOSE VALENZUELA DEFEATS DEINER BERRIO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT ACTION FROM MECHANICS BANK ARENA IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA

Rajon Chance Fights Elon De Jesus to a
Majority Draw in Co-Main Event

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BAKERSFIELD, F.EKS. (September 18, 2021) – Unbeaten rising lightweight prospect Jose Valenzuela (10–0, 6 KOS) besejret Deiner Berrio (22–4–1, 13 KOS) ved enstemmig afgørelse (100-90, 99-91, 98-92) in the 10-round main event of FS1 PBC Fight Night action, and on FOX Deportes, Saturday from Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, California.

Valenzuela totally dominated the first three stanzas, landing nearly four times the punches that Berrio landed.

In the fourth and fifth rounds, Berrio found a bit of a rhythm with his unorthodox style and landed a few clean shots on Valenzuela.

Men, Valenzuela made some adjustments, continued to severely outwork Berrio and dominated much of the second half of the bout.

Even when Berrio landed a right hand to Valenzuela’s jaw in the eighth round and followed it up with a left hand that briefly stunned Valenzuela and pushed him back, Berrio took his foot off the gas, allowing Valenzuela to regain himself and win the eighth round on two of the judges’ scorecards.

The tenth and final round was an all-out slugfest with both fighters landing their share of blows, but Valenzuela survived the best of what Berrio had to offer and cruised to a wide decision victory.

The co-main event on FS1 featured Rajon Chance (5–0–1, 5 KOS) kæmper Elon De Jesus (3–0–1, 2 KOS) to a majority draw (57-55 for Chance, 56-56, 56-56) in a six-round super bantamweight attraction.

De Jesus seemingly jumped out to an early lead, landing several powerful overhand rights in the third round that resulted in a cut opening up on Chance’s forehead.

I den fjerde runde, Chance and De Jesus got twisted up with Chance bending down to stabilize himself. As Chance leaned forward, De Jesus landed a blow to the back of Chance’s head. Referee Jerry Cantu immediately deducted a point from De Jesus for the infraction.

Midway through the fifth stanza, De Jesus scored a sensational knockdown with a massive right uppercut to Chance’s jaw. Chance picked himself up off the canvas and complained to Cantu that he couldn’t see anything. Cantu called for a timeout to have the ringside physician examine De Jesus’ eyes and the physician approved the fight to continue.

Although De Jesus dominated the action throughout and scored the only knockdown in the contest, the point deduction resulted in a majority draw with both Chance and De Jesus maintaining their undefeated records.

The FS1 opener showcased Amed Medina (4–0, 3 KOS) besejre Abdur Abdullah (4–5, 0 KOS) ved enstemmig afgørelse (40-35, 40-35, 40-35) in a four-round super featherweight showdown.

Medina, who had never fought beyond the first round in his young career, knocked down Abdullah with a short, right uppercut in the opening frame.

Over the following three rounds, Medina controlled the action, landing nearly three times the punches that Abdullah landed, en route to a lopsided decision.

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions.

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BRIAN CARLOS CASTAÑO TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS – Undefeated Former Champion Castaño Takes on Gritty Contender Wale Omotoso in Super Welterweight Showdown Headlining FS1 PBC Fight Night & på FOX Deportes lørdag, November 2 From MGM National Harbor In Maryland

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NORWALK, som. (Oktober 21, 2019) – Undefeated former champion Brian Carlos Castaño will look to further cement his place in the 154-pound division when he battles exciting veteran contender Wale “Lucky Boy” Omotoso in a 10-round super welterweight showdown that headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, November 2 fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland.

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Castaño most recently fought in a standout back and forth title match against Erislandy Lara in March that ended in a split-draw. With a win on November 2, the unbeaten Argentine will put himself in position for either a rematch with Lara or one of the other standouts in the stacked division.

Here is what Castaño had to say from training camp at Legends Gym in Norwalk, California with his head trainer and father Carlos as he discussed his showdown against Omotoso, his most recent fight, future matchups and more:

What are you looking to show to the rest of this division in the fight against Omotoso?

As I do in every fight, I try to prove that I belong among the best in the division. I may no longer be a world champion, but I still feel I am a world champion because I didn’t lose in the ring. Så, I want to show against Omotoso and the world that I’m ready for everyone.

What do you know about Omotoso’s style and what kind of fight can fans expect?

He is a warrior that always comes straight forward to fight. He has proven many times that he can take punches and compete with anyone. Since I´m a warrior too, I think the fans are going to be in for an exciting war.

What did you think of the decision in the Lara fight? Did you believe you did enough to win the fight?

Even though I know it was a competitive fight, I know I did enough to get the win. I respect Lara as a great champion, but you cannot win fights of that level by only backpedaling all the time. I applied the pressure and connected with great punches, so I saw myself as the winner.

Is the rematch with Lara the fight you want with a win on November 2?

I thought I was going to have the rematch with Lara already but he probably didn’t want it. Første ting først, I have a tough challenge in front of me in Omotoso and I never underestimate anybody. I have to beat him in convincing fashion in order to earn another world title shot, either with Lara or any of the other top fighters in the division.

How does it feel to be sharing a card with another one of Argentina’s best fighters, Jesus Cuellar (who fights Javier Fortuna in the co-main event)? Is there added inspiration because Argentina will be so represented on the telecast?

It’s always a great honor to represent Argentina in the U.S., which is the mecca of boxing. To share the card with a guy like Cuellar, whom I’ve known well since our times together on Argentina’s national team in the amateurs, will definitely be something meaningful. I know we’re both working hard to make our country proud on November 2.

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ABOUT LARA VS. CASTAÑO
Lara vs. Castaño pits undefeated former champion Brian Carlos Castaño against exciting veteran contender Wale “Lucky Boy” Omotoso in a 10-round super welterweight showdown that headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, November 2 fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland.

The action begins at 10:30 p.m. OG / 7:30 p.m. PT and features former world champions Javier “El Abejón” Fortune og Jesús Andrés Cuellar colliding in a 10-round super featherweight showdown in the co-feature.

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Former World Champion Peter Quillin Takes on Hard-Hitting Alfredo Angulo in FS1 PBC Fight Night Main Event & på FOX Deportes lørdag, September 21 from Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California

Mere! Unbeaten Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Battles Former

Title Challenger Miguel Beltran Jr.; Undefeated Welterweight Terrel Williams Collides with Thomas Dulorme & Unbeaten Prospect Jesus Ramos Faces Rickey Edwards to Kick Off Telecast at

10:30 p.m. ET p.m. OG / 7:30 p.m. PT

FS2 PBC Fight Night Prelims Feature 154-Pound Title Eliminator Showdown Between Jeison Rosario & Bakhram Murtazaliev in Action Beginning at 8:30 p.m. OG / 5:30 p.m. PT

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BAKERSFIELD, F.EKS.(August 22, 2019) – Tidligere verdensmesterPeter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin will duel hard-hittingAlfredo Angulo in a 12-round super middleweight showdown that headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes on Saturday, September 21 from Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California.

Coverage on FS1 begins at 10:30 p.m. OG / 7:30 p.m. PT and features fast-rising prospect Chris “Prime Time” Colbert entering the ring for a 10-round lightweight matchup against former title challenger Miguel Beltran Jr., plus unbeaten welterweight Terrel Williams går op mod Thomas Dulorme in a 10-round attraction, while unbeaten prospect Jesus Ramos tager på Rickey Edwards in a 10-round super lightweight match to open FS1 PBC Fight Night.

FS2 PBC Fight Night Prelims will precede the main card and begin at 8:30 p.m. OG / 5:30 p.m. PT, highlighted by hard-hittingJeison Rosario against unbeaten Bakhram Murtazaliev in a 12-round IBF 154-pound title eliminator.

This is a great fight card with anything a boxing fan could want, featuring former champions, top contenders and future stars, all in evenly-match bouts that promise drama,” sagde Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Peter Quillin vs. Alfredo Angulo promises to be a good, old fashion slugfest with two fighters looking to prove they’re ready for a world title fight next. With exciting prospects like Chris Colbert and Jesus Ramos, plus evenly matched fights between contenders in Williams vs. Dulorme and Rosario vs. Murtazaliev, this will be an action-packed night from top to bottom.

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Quillin (34-1-1, 23 KOS) is seeking to climb back into the championship ranks and must go through Angulo before reaching them. The 36-year-old, who was born in Chicago and now lives in Brooklyn, won the middleweight world title against Hassan N’Dam in 2012. He successfully defended it three times. He is coming off a no-decision against former super middleweight champion Caleb Truax on April 13 in an FS1 PBC Fight Night main event. He had taken the first two rounds on all three judgesscorecards before the action was halted when a deep cut over Truax’s right eye, caused by an accidental head butt, brought an end to the fight and resulted in a no-decision.

It looks like the Caleb Truax fight wasn’t meant to be, but this fight against Angulo is an important fight for me to establish myself in this division,” Said Quillin, who was originally scheduled to rematch Truax on August 31, before Truax withdrew due to an Achilles injury. “I’m ready to go 12 rounds right now. I just have to stay ready and stay in shape because we’ve had a great camp where we were able to build on certain things. This is what was meant to be and I’m going to make the most of it with a great performance on September 21.

Angulo (25-7, 21 KOS) enters the match against Quillin after a knockout victory over Evert Bravo on April 20. The 37-year-old veteran, who was born in Mexicali, Mexico and now lives in Coachella, California, has been in with some of the top boxers and sluggers during a career that has seen him in numerous exciting bouts against the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara amongst others.

I am looking forward to showing my fans the best Alfredo Angulo on September 21,said Angulo. “I have been working hard towards this opportunity. This is a chance to move closer to a world title and with hard work and the support of my team, I’m going to win that title.

Representing his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert(12-0, 4 KOS) has begun to make a name for himself showing off tremendous skills across his first 12 pro victories. The 22-year-old turned pro in 2019 after an impressive amateur career and most recently dominated Alberto Mercado on his way to a unanimous decision on FOX in June.

I’m dedicating this bout to the fight against childhood cancer,” said Colbert, who was inspired after recently being introduced to a young fan who has cancer. “I plan on going in to Rabobank Arena and doing what I do best on September 21. I never make predictions for my fights, but I’m always looking to dominate and if the knockout comes then it comes. I have a job to do and I just have to stay focused on the man in front of me. It’s going to be ‘Prime Time’ september 21 so that fans will want to make sure to tune-in for this one.

Kæmper ud af Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, Beltran (33-7, 22 KOS) will return to action after dropping a decision to former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa last November. The 30-year-old challenged Roman Martinez for a super featherweight title and lost by split decision in September 2012.

I’m very excited for this opportunity to fight Chris Colbert on FS1 and FOX Deportes,” said Beltran. “I have fought the best 130 pounders in the world – Rocky Martinez, Gamboa, Mickey Roman and I have challenged for the world title twice. This is the type of fight I need on national TV to get myself back in contention. I’m very serious about winning and happy to have my training camp in Los Angeles with my cousin, former world champion Ray Beltran, who is helping me prepare for victory.

Williams (18-0, 13 KOS) extended his unbeaten record in April with a split decision victory over Justin DeLoach in Las Vegas. The 35-year-old from Los Angeles previously won a decision over David Grayton in September 2018.

A longtime contender, Dulorme (24-3-1, 16 KOS) earned a majority draw in his last fight against former world champion Jessie Vargas last October. The 29-year-old had previously dropped a narrow decision to top contender Yordenis Ugas in August 2017. That defeat came after a streak where the Puerto Rican fighter won eight of nine fights, with his only loss during that stretch coming in a title fight against Terrence Crawford.

At just 18-years-old, Ramos (10-0, 9 KOS) scored knockouts in his first nine fights since turning pro last May. The Casa Grande, Arizona-native most recently went the distance for the first time in his pro career, winning a shutout unanimous decision over Kevin Shacks in June on FOX.

Fighting out of Paterson, New Jersey, Edwards (12-3, 3 KOS) won his first 11 pro fights including victories over then unbeaten fighters Azriel Paez and John Delperdang. The 29-year-old most recently lost a decision to undefeated Mykquan Williams in May.

The 24-year-old Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOS) has won his last five fights and is unbeaten in eight bouts since his only pro loss to Nathaniel Gallimore in 2017. The Dominican-born fighter residing in Florida has taken down a slew of contenders and top prospects including Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach, Marcos Hernandez and most recently, Jorge Cota on FS1 in April.

Russia’s Murtazaliev(16-0, 13 KOS), who now resides in Oxnard, California and is unbeaten since turning pro in 2014. The 26-year-old has delivered knockout victories over Elvin Ayala and Bruno Leonardo Romay in 2019.

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Brandon Figueroa Defends Interim WBA Super Bantamweight Title Against Javier Nicolas Chacon in Homecoming Fight that Headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night & på FOX Deportes lørdag, August 24 from Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas

BRANDON FIGUEROA WESLACO, TEXAS MEDIA WORKOUT
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WESLACO, TX. (August 20, 2019) – Unbeaten interim WBA Super Bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa showed off his skills at a media workout Tuesday before his homecoming title defense against Argentina’s Javier Nicolas Chacon that headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas.


Den Weslaco, Texas native Figueroa will make his homecoming title defense in the main event of action that begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT as the 22-year-old looks to retain the title that he won by stopping Yonfrez Parejo in April on FOX.

Billetter til live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Panterita Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased through bertogdenarena.comand/or AXS.com.

Here is what Figueroa had to say Tuesday from Panterita Boxing Club in Weslaco:

BRANDON FIGUEROA

A victory on Saturday in front of my hometown family and friends would be amazing. These are the people who have been supporting me and wanting to see me live for several years. Finally getting to this moment is a big honor to me.

It’s different fighting at home and sleeping in my own bed during fight week. It’s a nice feeling. I’m just focused on what I have to do, and that’s train and fight.

I feel incredible. My weight is coming off well. Physically and mentally I’m very ready. I can’t wait for Saturday. It’s going to be fireworks and an amazing show.

It’s an honor to be the first boxer to headline at Bert Ogden Arena. I’m breaking it in and making history, so I know it’s going to be a memorable moment for me.

My power is really continuing to grow and I’m more explosive in the ring now. We’re always increasing the volume of punches we can throw and we’re getting stronger every day.

This will be one of the most special fights of my career because I’m fighting in this arena in front of my family and supporters. It’s going to be an amazing night.

I never underestimate any opponent ahead of a fight. I train hard for every fight like it’s the biggest fight of my life. We’re working on my power, my speed and my defense. I have to work on all of that to be at the world class level.

I’ve been fighting grown men since I was in the amateurs. My father and brother have always instilled it in me to not fear any opposition. I’ve never said no to any fight, that’s just the way we were raised. I’m fearless.

I just have to keep doing what I’m doing, which is fight. I have a lot of passion for boxing and I want to put my hometown on the map. It’s about being an inspiration for kids inside and outside of the ring.

My work ethic is all about consistency. Even in my off time I’m always working out and keeping myself in shape. My conditioning is always the most important thing.

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ABOUT FIGUEROA VS. CHACON
Figueroa vs. Chacon will see unbeaten Brandon Figueroa defending his interim WBA Super Bantamweight title against Javier Nicolas Chacon in a 12-round bout that headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, August 24 from Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas.

FS1 PBC Fight Night begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and also features rising star Stephen Fulton Jr. taking on Isaac Avelar in a 10-round super bantamweight match in the co-feature.

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Tidligere Super Welterweight Champion Austin Trout Battles U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha til en Split Tegn i Main Event i Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 & FOX Deportes fra Beau Rivage Resort Casino i Biloxi, Mississippi

Ubesejrede Super Weltervægt Contender Chordale Booker Nederlag Wale Omotoso med enstemmighed i FS1 & FOX Deportes co-main event

Undefeated Prospect Efe Apochi Scores Knockout-sejr over Earl Newman i Main Event af PBC Prelims på FS2 & FOX Sports

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BILOXI, FRK. (Maj 25, 2019) – Tidligere super weltervægt mester Austin “No Doubt” Ørred (31-5-1, 17 KOS) kæmpet tidligere titel udfordrer Terrell Gausha (21-1-1, 10 KOS) til en split draw (96-94 til Ørred, 99-91 til Gausha, 95-95) i en 10-round super weltervægt Bout at hovednavn Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX Deportes lørdag aften fra Beau Rivage Resort Casino i Biloxi, Mississippi.

“Vi er nødt til at gøre det igen. Det var ikke rigtigt,” Said Ørred af Las Cruces, N.m. “Lad os gøre det igen. Det var efter et år fritstille. Timing kommer til at være slukket. Nu, hvor jeg er lidt mere aktiv. Jeg har brug for en øjeblikkelig rematch. Umiddelbar.

“Du ved aldrig, hvordan dommerne ser det, men jeg ved 99-91 for (Gausha) var ikke rigtigt. Jeg var helt sikkert i der mere end én runde,” fortsat Ørred. “Men jeg følte ikke godt i der i aften. Jeg var nødt til at tvinge en masse ting, og jeg var nødt til at lukke hullet i de senere runder.”

“Jeg følte, at jeg vandt kampen,” Said Cleveland native Gausha. “Det er boksning undertiden. Du får ikke afgørelsen.

“Jeg har været igennem en masse denne lejr. Det er hvad det er,” fortsat Gausha. “Jeg fangede en dårlig kold den sidste uge af træningslejr. Min far døde i løbet af denne træningslejr.

“Jeg kan ikke virkelig bekymrer sig om en omkamp med Ørred,” indgået Gausha. “Jeg vil bare større slagsmål. Jeg vil gerne gøre noget andet. Men hvis vi skal igennem (Ørred) igen vi vil gøre det, og bare gøre det mere overbevisende næste gang.”

I FS1 co-funktion, ubesejrede udfordrer Chordale Booker (15-0, 7 KOS) besejret robust veteran Wale Omotoso (27-4, 21 KOS) ved enstemmig afgørelse (100-90 X 3) i en 10-round super weltervægt contest. Booker, en southpaw fra Stamford, Conn., dominerede sag mod den nigerianske Omotoso.

“Jeg er altid følelsesmæssigt når jeg kæmpe,” Said Booker. “I dag, Jeg bare lade det hele ud. Jeg har lyst til dette var min tid til at skinne efter endelig gør det til dette niveau. Dette var bestemt en step-up kamp for mig, står over for en fyr, de fortalte mig ingen andre ønskede at kæmpe.

“Jeg føler, at jeg har intet at tabe,” fortsat Booker. “Jeg bare føler, at jeg skulle være her. Jeg har sat i en masse arbejde at få, hvor jeg er på, men jeg kunne være gået ned en meget anderledes sti. Jeg fik en ny chance i livet, og nu ser hvor jeg er på. Jeg ville elske at kæmpe Ørred eller Gausha næste, eller enhver anden titel udfordrer, der ønsker at kæmpe, Jeg er klar. Jeg slog et shutout i aften, og jeg er parat til at blive testet og bevise jeg er den bedste.”

Åbningen kamp på FS1 featured Ahmed Elbiali (19-1, 16 KOS), en egyptisk-amerikaner, der bor i Miami, Florida, at udføre en teknisk knockout sejr over Marlos Simões (13-2-2, 5 KOS) af Curitiba, Parana, Brasilien, der var ude af stand til at fortsætte på grund af en skadet kæbe. Elbiali bankede Simões til lærred og dommeren Keith Hughes stoppet konkurrencen 2:12 i den anden ramme.

“Da han gik ned, Jeg klippede ham med en venstre krog,” Said Elbiali. “Jeg vidste med det samme, at jeg kunne såre ham, og at krogen følte det landede godt. Han var en vanskelig og virkelig akavet modstander, men jeg gik bare for det og fik jobbet gjort.

“Jeg kan ikke rigtig lide at kalde individuelle kæmpere, men jeg føler, at jeg er klar til en verden titel skud,” fortsat Elbiali. “Vi får bedre med hver kamp, ​​og jeg er klar.”

Swing anfald på FS1 så Chicagos Shawn Simpson (10-0, 3 KOS) nederlag Sergio Quiroz (6-2, 1 KO) Los Angeles med enstemmighed (60-54 X 3).

PBC Prelims på FS2 og FOX Deportes featured hårdtslående cruiserweight udsigten Efe Apochi (8-0, 8 KOS) Nigeria fortsatte sin perfekte knockout stribe, da han stoppede Brooklyn Earl Newman (10-2-1, 7 KOS) 2:17 i runde syv.

Den FS2 co-main event fremvist en weltervægt attraktion med top udsigt Amon Rashidi (7-0, 5 KOS) af Dallas, Texas udføre en sensationel knockout i MexicosJuan Jesus Garces (19-25, 13 KOS) 2:12 i fjerde runde.

I åbningen kamp i FS2 fjersynsudsendelse, Ghanesisk super mellemvægt Habib Ahmed(27-1-1, 18 KOS) besejrede Colombias Juan De Angel (21-11-1, 19 KOS) ved enstemmig afgørelse (80-72 X 3) i en otte-runde konkurrence.

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AHMED ELBIALI Træningslejr citater & FOTOS

Light Heavyweight Slagsbroder Elbiali dueller Marlos Simões i Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 & FOX Deportes Action Denne Saturday Night fra Beau Rivage Resort Casino i Biloxi, Mississippi

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LAS VEGAS (Maj 22, 2019) – Let sværvægter Slagsbroder Ahmed Elbiali vil vende tilbage til ringen, og for første gang med ny træner Justin Gamber, når han står over for Marlos Simões i en 10-runde opgør som en del af Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX Deportes handling denne lørdag nat fra Beau Rivage Resort Casino i Biloxi, Mississippi.

PBC på FS1 og FOX Deportes begynder ved 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT og er hovednavn ved den tidligere super weltervægt mester Austin “No Doubt” Ørred vender tilbage til ringen for at tage på tidligere titel udfordrer Terrell Gausha i en 10-round super weltervægt kamp.

Billetter til arrangementet, som fremmes af TGB Promotions, er til salg nu, og kan købes på Beau Rivage Theatre box office og gennem Ticketmaster.

Elbiali har for nylig begyndte at arbejde med en ny træner i Gamber, der også tog super mellemvægt mester Caleb Plant, og vil se for at vise sin forbedring i ringen denne lørdag aften. Her er hvad han havde at sige om sin nye træner og mere:

På uddannelse med ny træner Justin Gamber:“Jeg har været at lære en masse, siden jeg begyndte at træne med Justin Gamber, som var omkring seks uger siden. Intet mod mine gamle trænere, Jeg følte bare jeg havde brug for et nyt udseende. Justin og jeg arbejder godt sammen, og jeg har forbedret uhyre. Jeg lærer hvordan man kan slappe mere i ringen, som har hjulpet mig med at holde min magt i de senere runder af sparring. Justin er en stor træner, og sammen vil vi gøre nogle støj i lyset sværvægter division.”

På hans seneste træningslejr:
“Jeg har sat i en masse hårdt arbejde for denne træningslejr, og jeg kan se forskellen i forhold til andre lejre, jeg har haft i fortiden. Jeg arbejder på de grundlæggende elementer i boksning, bruger min jab mere og opsætning af mine kombinationer. Jeg ved, at jeg har magt til at slå mine modstandere, men nu er jeg at lære mere hvordan man sætter den op. At leve og træne i Las Vegas har været et stort løft til min karriere, fordi den sparring ud her er andet at nogen. Jeg har en stor træningslejr.”

På hans matchup med Marlos Simões:
“Jeg ved Simões er en holdbar modstander, hvem der kun blevet stoppet en gang i sin karriere. Jeg forventer ham til at være i god form. Han har haft en masse succes i ringen, så jeg forbereder en fyr, der virkelig kan kæmpe. Jeg skal bare gå derind og udføre min slagplan.”

Lyser, når han vil være klar til en verden titel skud:
“Jeg ønsker at få så mange kampe som muligt i år, og gøre en verden titel løb 2020. Selvfølgelig, alt er baseret kamp til kamp, men det er målet.”

Om at gøre sin tv afkast af FS1:
“Fighting på FS1 er altid sjovt og spændende. FS1 er den platform, hvor os krigere får mest eksponering, mens vi kommer op. Du kan ikke sammenligne andre netværk til FOX, hvor hele verden kan tune ind. Det er virkelig en velsignelse for mig at kæmpe på FS1.”

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TIDLIGERE CHAMPION SERGEY LIPINETS STOPPER TO-GANG CHAMPION LAMONT PETERSON I SPENNENDE HOVEDBEVÆGELSE AF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS PÅ FS1 SØNDAGSNAT FRA MGM NATIONAL HAVN I MARYLAND


En gang slået udfordrer Anthony Peterson & Tidligere Champion Argenis Mendez kæmper for at splitte uafgjort i Super Lightweight Showdown

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Super weltervægtskonkurrent Jamontay Clark genvinder fra knockdown for at optjene enstemmig beslutning over tidligere ubesejret Vernon Brown

Aaron Coley, Lorenzo Simpson og Cobia Breedy vinder hjem
I PBC Prelims på FS1

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NATIONAL HAVNE (Marts 25, 2019) – Tidligere verdensmester Sergey Lipinets (15-1, 11 KOS) stoppede tidligere to-division mester Lamont Peterson(35-5-1, 17 KOS)runde 10 Søndag aften i et actionfyldt weltervægt-showdown, der overskriften Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX deporterede fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland.

“Jeg har det godt med den erklæring, jeg fremsatte til weltervægtsafdelingen,” sagde Lipinets. “Jeg kæmpede bare med en fremragende fighter. Dette fortæller mig, hvor jeg er i vægtklassen 147 pund. Jeg gik ud i dybe farvande og viste, at jeg hører hjemme.”

Kampen indeholdt næsten non-stop handling og en spændende finish, tjener allerede Årets kampsummer efter sin’ konklusion. Peterson trak sig kun lejlighedsvis tilbage i forsvaret et øjeblik eller to, mens Lipinets var fast besluttet på at lukke afstanden, og sørgede for, at han ikke lod Peterson bruge sin rækkevidde, mens han brugte sit eget varierede angreb på indersiden til lejlighedsvis succes.

“Du kan se, at jeg ikke har noget problem med størrelsen,” sagde Lipinets. “Peterson er en fremragende fighter med utrolige færdigheder, og han har vist mig, hvad jeg virkelig kan gøre.”

Peterson var dedikeret til at angribe kroppen, tegner talrige kombinationer med onde venstre kroge til mellemsektionen. Han var den travlere fighter, men tog stadig skud fra Lipinets’ kombination af kroge, store bogstaver og kropsskud. Til sidst syntes et af disse skud at ændre kampens tidevand, når en lige lige fra Lipinets forbandt og tydeligt såret Peterson.

Tælleren satte Peterson på ryggen og i overlevelsestilstand i sidste minut af den ottende runde, indtil han hørte klokken. Med momentumet, der drejer skarpt mod Lipinets gennem runde ni og midtvejs rundt 10, Lipinets landede endelig en fejende venstre krog under en udveksling, der skadede Peterson og signaliserede at slutningen var nær.

“Det var frem og tilbage, og vi ramte hinanden med nogle gode skud,” Said Peterson. “Det kom bare ud af ingenting i slutningen.”

Lipinets fulgte op og satte Peterson på lærredet, da håndklædet kom ind fra Petersons hjørne, stopper kampen kl 2:59 runde 10.

Den spændende actionkamp indeholdt begge krigere, der kastede en karriere med et stort antal slag, ifølge CompuBox. Begge krigere landede et næsten identisk antal kraftstempler (189-188 til Peterson), med Lipinets landing 23 i hver af de sidste to runder.

“Du har set, hvad jeg gjorde ved 140 pund, og nu hvad jeg kan gøre her,” sagde Lipinets. “Jeg lavede et stort spring i konkurrencen fra min sidste kamp til denne. Min nye træner Joe Goossen får al æren. Vi har haft en fremragende lejr med perfekt sparring, der lærte mig meget og gjorde mig klar til i aften.”

“Der var ingen lette dage i vores motionscenter til træningslejr,” sagde Goossen. “Jeg har lyst til, at vi klikkede sammen, og han fik det bedste ud af mig, fordi han var så tilfreds med mine metoder og den måde, jeg skubbede ham på.

“Jeg syntes, Sergeys forsvar var meget godt i aften. Hans jab fungerede godt, og han lagde reelt pres på. Den venstre store bogstav var et godt skud for ham, og han brugte en række slag i denne kamp for at få det gjort.”

Efter kampen. Peterson, sammen med livslang træner og kollega Washington, D.C.-indfødte Barry Hunter, annoncerede sin pensionering fra boksning foran sine hjembyfans efter en karriere, der så ham vinde titler på 140 og 147-pounds.

“Det har været en lang karriere, men i dag er dagen,” Said Peterson. “Jeg er taknemmelig for støtten. Jeg elsker alle her, og jeg vil altid støtte dette område, men jeg er sikker på, at det er tid for mig at lægge det på. Jeg kunne ikke gå ud på en bedre måde her hjemme. Dette er sidste gang du ser mig i ringen.”

Natten indeholdt også Anthony Peterson (37-1-1, 24 KOS), Lamonts bror, da han kæmpede til en split-uafgjort mod tidligere mester Argenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOS) i et super-letvægtsmatch frem og tilbage.

Peterson etablerede sin bevægelse tidligt, da han så ud til at vælge sine pletter for at angribe Mendez med kombinationer til hoved og krop. Peterson blinkede med god hastighed og var den travlere fighter især tidligt, ofte sætte Mendez i defensiven under flurries i første halvdel af kampen.

“Jeg kunne have kastet flere slag i første halvdel af kampen,” sagde Mendez. “Jeg tror, ​​det var forskellen, men jeg tror ikke, du kan vinde kampen på flugt. Jeg vidste, at jeg var på hans hjemmebane, og det var i mit sind at gøre lidt ekstra. Peterson er en stor fighter, og han er god for sporten, så jeg vidste, at jeg var nødt til at skubbe kampen.”

Mendez begyndte kampen for at imødegå, men hentede sin lovovertrædelse, der arbejdede ud af en jab, der svulmede Peterson's venstre øje i de sene runder af kampen. Mendez var i stand til at lande med venstre kroge og store bogstaver for at åbne sin lovovertrædelse, efterhånden som kampen fortsatte.

“I går aftes var faktisk den første nat, hvor jeg virkelig studerede Mendezs kampe, og jeg vidste, at han var god og glat,” Said Peterson. “Der var tidspunkter, hvor jeg ikke deltog i årsagen til hans modarbejde. Jeg tog mig tid og brugte min jab og flyttede.”

Mens Peterson holdt en robust 137 til 83 fordel i slag landede, det var kun en forskel på seks slag i landede kraftstempler. Efter 10 runde så alle tre dommere kampen anderledes, med en score på 96-94 for hver fighter og den tredje dommer, der scorer det 95-95 resulterer i delt lodtrækning.

“Jeg troede ikke, det var uafgjort,” sagde Mendez. “Jeg ved, at hver runde var tæt, men jeg tror, ​​jeg vandt kampen. Jeg vil ikke sige, at det var let, men jeg tror, ​​jeg vandt komfortabelt. Han kørte hele kampen, og jeg prøvede at kaste modstød og fange ham.”

“Jeg kan ikke være så skuffet, fordi jeg ikke tabte, men jeg var bare glad for at kæmpe foran mine fans,” Said Peterson. “Jeg har været ude af ringen i lang tid, og jeg synes, det gik okay, men hvis dommerne så uafgjort, så de uafgjort. Jeg er ikke sur på det.”

Yderligere handling indeholdt super weltervægt udfordrer Jamontay Clark (14-1, 7 KOS) overlevede en tidlig knockdown for at tjene en snæver enstemmig beslutning over tidligere ubesejrede Vernon Brown (10-1-1, 7 KOS) efter 10 handlingsrunder.

Brown scorede det første store slag i kampen, lander en perfekt mod højre krog på indersiden, der sendte Clark til at styrte ned i rebene. Dommer Kenny Chevalier udelukkede det en knockdown, fastslå, at Clark havde brugt rebene for at undgå at ramme lærredet.

“Han havde rækkevidde, og jeg prøvede at fange ham. Jeg kastede min krog, men jeg var lidt væk. Jeg tror stadig, at jeg vandt kampen. Jeg fangede ham med de bedre skud. Han slog mig bare med krogen og prøvede at indhente den måde.

Clark var i stand til at overleve angrebet og afslutte runden og syntes at komme sig, indtil han kom til skade igen sent i runde fire. Derfra, Clark begyndte at øge sin punch output, ude at arbejde Brown på vej til en 162 til 97 fordel i samlede landede slag.

“Jeg bokste lidt bedre de sidste par runder og brugte min højde,” Said Clark. “Jeg fik ham til at savne og fik ham til at rækkevidde. Det var spilplanen.”

Brown forsøgte at udføre mere arbejde på indersiden med store kraftstempler, der ville skade Clark og potentielt afslutte kampen. Ifølge Compubox, kun 49 sekunder i gennemsnit pr. runde blev kæmpet på indersiden, så Clark får en fordel i anden halvdel af kampen.

Efter 10 runde så dommerne kampen lukkes, men alle tre styrede Clark til fordel med totaler af 96-93 to gange og 95-94.

“Jeg har været nede før, og jeg har set det værste af det værste,” Said Clark. “Dette var intet. Jeg blev bare ved med at male. Jeg fik sejren, og nu skal jeg sætte mig ned og se, hvad der er næste for mig.”

“Hvis de vil gøre det igen, Lad os gøre det igen,” Said Brown. “Lad os gøre det til en 12 rounder. Jeg tror ikke, han kan overleve 12 runder med mig. Min træner vidste, at jeg havde brug for knockout, men det går stadig videre. Jeg skal bare ind i gymnastiksalen og arbejde endnu hårdere.”

Før hovedudsendelsen, PBC Prelims på FS1 sav Aaron Coley (16-2-1, 7 KOS) vind en split-beslutning over Brandon Quarles (21-5-1, 10 KOS) af snesevis af 77-75 til Quarles og 79-73 og 78-74 for Coley efter otte runder med super weltervægt action. Mere, ubesejret udsigt Lorenzo simpson (3-0, 2 KOS)scorede en enstemmig beslutning med scoringer på 40-36 og 40-35 to gange i sin mellemvægt kamp mod Jaime Meza (0-1) og fjervægt Kobia opdræt (13-0, 4 KOS) forblev ubesejret med en teknisk beslutning over Fernando Fuentes (14-8-1, 4 KOS) af snesevis af 59-55 og 58-56 to gange efter at kampen blev stoppet i runde seks på grund af et snit, som Flores led af et utilsigtet hoved.

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Tidligere mester Sakio Bika møder Lionell Thompson i Super Middleweight Showdown på PBC Prelims på FS1 søndag, Marts 24 fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland – 6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT


Bika vs.. Thompson erstatter tidligere annoncerede Jose Miguel Borrego vs.. Jerry Thomas kæmper efter, at Thomas trækker sig tilbage

NATIONAL HAVNE (Marts 20, 2019) – Tidligere verdensmester Saki Taurus vil stå over for Lionell Thompson i en otte eller 10 runde super mellemvægt showdown, der vil blive vist i PBC Prelims på FS1-handling denne søndag, Marts 24 fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland.

Bika vs.. Thompson erstatter den tidligere annoncerede Jose Miguel Borrego vs.. Jerry Brown kæmper, efter at Brown trak sig ud af kampen.

Forudsendelsen til FS1 begynder kl 6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT og også funktion Brandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KOS) kæmper med Kansas-indfødte Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KOS) i en otte-round super weltervægt Bout, plus Baltimore's Lorenzo simpson(2-0, 2 KOS) at tage på Earl Henry (0-1-1) i en fire-runde super weltervægt attraktion.

Begivenheden er overskrevet af verdensdeltager i to divisioner Lamont Peterson tager på tidligere junior verdensmester i weltervægt Sergey Lipinets i en 12-runde weltervægtskamp, ​​der overskrifter PBC på FS1 og FOX Deportes fra kl 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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Yderligere handling vil se ubesejret Kobia opdræt (12-0, 4 KOS) i en otte runde super fjervægt i kampen mod Californiens Fernando Fuentes (14-7-1, 4 KOS), San Antonio Ramon Cardenas (16-1, 9 KOS) overfor Michigan Ryan Lee Allen(8-2-1, 4 KOS) til otte runder fjervægt og ubesejret Maryland-indfødtMark Duncan (3-0, 3 KOS) kæmper Arturo Izquierdo (5-2, 2 KOS) i en seks-runde mellemvægt attraktion.

Afrunding af den ikke-tv-undercard-handling indeholder en trio af Washington, D.C.-indfødte som ubesejrede Keeshawn Williams ansigter Evincil Dixon i en seks-round weltervægt kamp, ubesejret Patrick Harris træder ind i en otte runde super letvægtskamp mod Costa Ricas Bergman aguilar og velvægt Kareem Martin firkanter ud mod Joaquin Chavez til seks handlingsrunder. Om natten ses Cincinnati's Adrian Jerome Benton der fik sin pro-debut i en fire-runde super letvægts-duel mod Archie Weah.

Den 39-årige Bika (34-7-3, 22 KOS) er en tidligere WBC super-mellemvægt mester fra Sydney, Australien via Cameroun, Afrika. Han vandt titlen med en flertalsafgørelse over Marco Antonio Periban i 2013 inden han mistede bæltet til Anthony Dirrell ved enstemmig beslutning i 2014. Han gik op til let tungvægt for at udfordre Adonis Stevens for hans og mistede en enstemmig beslutning. Siden da har Bika vundet to gange, senest besejrede Geard Ajetovic ved enstemmig beslutning i oktober.

Thompson (20-5, 11 KOS) har kæmpet for let tungvægt og bevæger sig ned i vægt for at imødegå Bika i super mellemvægt. Den 33-årige, hvem er fra Buffalo, N.Y.. og bor nu i Las Vegas, besejrede Derrick Findley ved enstemmig beslutning i sin sidste kamp i september. Thompson vandt sin første 11 kæmper efter at have været professionel 2009.

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OM PETERSON VS. LIPINETS
Peterson vs.. Lipinets er en Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX Deportes begivenhed, der er overskrevet af den tidligere to-division verdensmester Lamont Peterson, der overtager den tidligere 140-pund mester Sergey Lipinets i hovedkampen.

I co-main event Anthony Peterson, Lamonts bror, møder den tidligere mester Argenis Mendez, plus super veltervægt udfordrer Jamontay Clark tager på ubesejret Vernon Brown som en del af udsendelsen fra kl 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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Super Welterweight Contender Jamontay Clark Battles Unbeaten Vernon Brown on Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday, Marts 24 from MGM National Harbor In Maryland


Super Lightweight Jose Miguel Borrego, Middleweight Prospect Lorenzo Simpson & Super Welterweight Brandon Quarles Step In for Separate Bouts in PBC Prelims on FS1 Beginning at
6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT

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NATIONAL HAVNE (Marts 11, 2019) Exciting super welterweight contender Jamontay Clark joins the Peterson brothers on a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes show on Sunday, Marts 24 fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland.

Clarkwill take on Vernon Brown of Chicago in a 10-round super welterweight match that will open the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. OG. To-division verdensmester Lamont Peterson takes on former junior welterweight world champion Sergey Lipinets in a 12-round welterweight match that will headline the show. Anthony Peterson, Lamonts bror, battles former junior lightweight world champion Argenis Mendez in a 10-round junior welterweight bout that serves as the co-main event.

The Peterson brothers are an inspirational duo that rose from poverty and homelessness in Washington D.C. as children to become professional boxers and reach an elite level in the sport. They will be fighting as the main and co-main event in these nationally televised bouts for the first time since 2006 and will look to put on a show for fans just outside of their hometown.

The 24-year-old Clark (13-1, 7 KOS) was on an impressive roll, having defeated Domonique Dolton and previously unbeaten Ivan Golub, before his match against Jeison Rosario last August. Bekæmpelse af Cincinnati, he dropped a tough unanimous decision to Rosario in the first loss of his career. He will be looking to bounce back against the 29-year-old Brown (10-0-1, 7 KOS), who had a busy 2018 med tre sejre – two by way of knockout.

Forudsendelsen til FS1 begynder kl 6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT and feature Mexican slugger Jose Miguel Borrego (14-2, 13 KOS) clashing with California’s Jerry Thomas (14-1-1, 8 KOS) i en otte-runde super let kamp. It will also seeBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KOS) kæmper med Kansas-indfødte Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KOS) in an eight-round middleweight bout, plus Baltimore's Lorenzo simpson (2-0, 2 KOS) at tage på Earl Henry (0-1-1) i en fire-runde super weltervægt attraktion.

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ANTHONY DIRRELL DEFEATS AVNI YILDIRIM BY TECHNICAL SPLIT DECISION TO WIN WBC SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN MAIN EVENT OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES FROM THE ARMORY IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN


HOMETOWN FAVORITE JAMAL JAMES SCORES TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT WIN OVER JANER GONZALEZ

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MINNEAPOLIS (Februar 24, 2019) – Anthony Dirrell (33-1-1, 24 KOS) besejretAvni Yildirim (21-2, 12 KOS)by technical split decision (96-94 X 2 for Dirrell, 98-92 for Yildirim) for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Armory in Minneapolis. Referee Mark Nelson stopped the contest in the tenth round due to an accidental clash of heads and a cut over Dirrell’s left eye with the decision going to the scorecards.

I was upset with the stoppage because I wanted finish the fight like a champion,” Said Dirrell. “It feels great getting my WBC belt back. We want to unify against Caleb Plant or any of the champions. I’m just going to go home, take some time, talk to my camp and then we’ll go from there. If the Benavidez fight comes calling then I’ll fight him.

I thought I was winning this fight by more than what the judges had,” added Dirrell. “I was jabbing him and he was applying some pressure, but that’s just what he does. I won the fight though and that’s all that matters.

Minneapolis-native Jamal James (25-1, 12 KOS) scored a crowd-pleasing technical knockout win over Janer Gonzalez (19-2-1, 15 KOS). Midway through the sixth stanza, James appeared to drop Gonzalez with a straight overhand right, but referee Gary Miezwa declared it a slippage. Near the end of the sixth round, James landed another knockdown and this time it counted and hurt Gonzalez. At the close of round six, Gonzalez went to his corner and never came out with the fight being declared a sixth-round stoppage as Gonzalez was unable to answer the bell for the seventh round.

This is the best crowd I’ve ever fought in front of,” said James. “We packed this place out. Middle of winter, snow all around us and they still came out and showed a lot of support. I can’t even explain the feeling to come out here and stop (Gonzalez). The only question I have is where’s my belt? I’m ranked third in the WBA. Keith Thurman got the belt, Pacquiao got the belt. But in all honesty, whoever gives me that opportunity I’m stepping in there with them.

He gave me a great fight, but at the end of the day I had too much to offer and he couldn’t get back up,” continued James. “I just kept my range and was able to counter on him. And when he was coming in he was coming in real wild and opening himself up for some big shots that I was able to take advantage of. The first time he went down I thought it was a legitimate knockdown, but the ref was a good ref. I definitely caught him with a good combination and a nasty body shot for the second knockdown. Efter det, I knew that took the rest of the fight out of him and all I had to do was finish the job.

I was thinking this was a very important fight for my career,” Said Gonzalez. “I was so happy for this fight, it just didn’t go my way. I am going to fight again, selv. Every fight is a learning experience for me.

The FS1 and FOX Deportes opening bout featured a hard-fought rematch betweenJeison Rosario (18-1-1, 13 KOS) og Marcos Hernandez (13-2-1, 3 KOS). In February of 2018, the two fought to a draw. In the rematch, Rosario was able to secure a technical knockout with referee Celestino Ruiz halting the action 2:45 into the ninth frame. På tidspunktet for standsningen, Hernandez was up on judge Kyle Shiely’s scorecard (77-75) with Rosario ahead on judges John Mariano’s and Tim Taggart’s scorecards (78-74, 77-75).

He let his guard down and he kept making the same mistakes,” said Rosario. “When I saw the opportunity, I dropped him.

The first time we fought I wasn’t ready,” added Rosario. “I was weak. But I learned from the first fight what to do in the second one. That’s how I took him out.

It was a close fight that could have went either way,” Said Hernandez. “He hit me with a good shot. I got up and felt O.K. I was just trying to dodge some shots and he hit me with a left. He was firing and I just should have thrown back.

I think the ref stopped the fight early, but that’s not my job,” continued Hernandez. “I’d definitely welcome a third fight with Rosario, selv. I’ve never been afraid to fight anyone, so fighting him a third time wouldn’t be a problem at all.

In the Premier Boxing Champions on FS2 prelims, Bryant Perrella (16-2, 13 KOS) vandt en enstemmig beslutning (78-74, 79-73 X 2) løbet Breidis Prescott (31-16, 22 KOS).

I’m very happy with my performance tonight,” Said Perrella. “I felt great going the distance. My endurance was fantastic. I would have been much more aggressive and thrown harder shots, but I hurt my hand in the second round and it was hurting the rest of the fight. I just used my jab and ring generalship to control the fight and get the win.

The FS2 co-feature saw Money Powell IV (9-0, 5 KOS) stop Javier Frazier (8-9-1, 4 KOS) by third-round technical knockout (2:03). Powell landed 86 punches in the bout, 36 of which were to Frazier’s body.

This training camp we really worked on a lot of body shots,” said Powell. “I feel like body shots are neglected nowadays and body shots pay the bills, break you down real quick.

In the FS2 swing bout, Austin Dulay (13-1, 10 KOS) scored a very quick first-round knockdown of Yardley Cruz (24-13, 14 KOS) before cruising to a third-round stoppage (:27).

I just listened to my coaches and they told me to be a dog and come forward,” said Dulay. “I thought I had him stopped with that first knockdown after the opening bell, but I didn’t want to rush into anything because he has a ton of experience.

I want a rematch with Chris Colbert right away on the April 13 card here at the Armory,” added Dulay. “I got back in camp after that loss, figured out what was wrong, got a nutritionist and moved up to 135 pounds. I feel better than ever, so I’m definitely ready for that rematch.

In the opening televised bout on FS2, Justin Pauldo (12-1, 6 KOS) scored a first-round knockdown and stoppage (1:17) mod Federico Malespina (16-11-2, 2 KOS) who was unable to continue.

I landed a solid straight right hand,” said Pauldo. “I saw him fall back into the ropes and I knew I had him hurt. Så, I touched the body and got him out of there quickly.

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