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Heimvorteil: Fanfavorit Sean O’Malley plattmacht Sterling bei UFC 292, Chris Weidmans Rückkehr entfacht Gesprächsstoff über den Ruhestand, Catona vs. Gibson erhält den Titel „Kampf der Nacht“.…und noch viel mehr von der Rückkehr der UFC nach Boston am vergangenen Samstag

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Von: Reiche Bergeron

UFC 292 war das erste UFC-Event, an dem ich teilgenommen habe 16 Jahre. Als MMA-Autor, der vor allem für die Aufdeckung des Xyience-Skandals bekannt ist (sehen www.xyiencesucks.com), Zur Erinnerung an diesen Anlass habe ich meinen alten Xyience-Hut hervorgekramt. Einst der produktivste Sponsor der UFC, Xyience ist mittlerweile in erster Linie ein Energy-Drink-Unternehmen und ist nicht einmal mehr mit einer MMA-Liga verbunden. unnötig zu erwähnen, Ich war der einzige in der gesamten Arena, der Xyience-Merch trug.

Diesmal habe ich meine Tickets selbst bezahlt, Aber ich konnte nicht anders, als über meine UFC nachzudenken 292 Die Erfahrung wäre so gewesen, wenn meine UFC 78 Erfahrung, von Xyience bezahlt, war bei mir fast ganz anders gekommen 16 vor jahren.

Ich werde in einem neuen Artikel, über den ich schreiben möchte, mehr über die persönliche Geschichte meiner Heimkehr nach Boston und die Veränderungen nachdenken, die wir für die UFC zwischen dem letzten Kampf, an dem ich teilgenommen habe, und diesem gesehen haben www.paythefighters.com. Bleiben Sie dran, Doch zunächst kommen wir zur gut durchdachten Kampfkarte der UFC für Samstagabend.

Es begann mit der Geschichte zweier Silvas im Fliegengewicht: Karine Silva und Natalia Silva. Diese Kämpfe endeten mit zwei Silva-Siegen auf zwei verschiedene Arten, aber jeder Kämpfer erwies sich in seinem jeweiligen Stil als dominant. Kurz vor Ende der ersten Runde besiegte Karine Maryna Moroz mit einem Guillotine-Choke in letzter Sekunde. Es war ein fantastischer Start in eine Show, die hinsichtlich des Unterhaltungswerts einiger Match-Ups Höhen und Tiefen hatte. Natalia nahm sich Zeit und wählte den größten Teil des Wettbewerbs aus der Ferne ein Spiel von Andrea Lee aus. Sie gelangte zu einer einstimmigen Entscheidung, indem sie vorsichtig und vorsichtig mit ihrem Schlagziel umging.

Nächster, Eine umstrittene getrennte Entscheidung bescherte dem Lieblingskämpfer der Quotenmacher, Andre Petrovski, einen Sieg über Gerald Meershaert. Petrovski schien nicht das nötige Cardio zu haben, um mit dem erfahrenen Veteranen Meerschaert mithalten zu können. Alles, was in diesem Kampf fehlte, war die geballte Schlagkraft von Meershaert, um Petrovski niederzuschlagen. Beide Kämpfer hatten ihre Momente, Aber es schien mir offensichtlich, dass Gerald der geschäftigere und effektivere Kämpfer war. Er war nur eines der Raubopfer, die am Samstagabend von den Richtern angeklagt wurden, nachdem er einen hauptsächlich technischen Kampf klar gewonnen hatte. Die von Zeit zu Zeit eingestreuten Schlagabtausch-Elemente schienen immer dem spielfreudigeren und eifrigeren Meerschaert zugute zu kommen. Er hat den Sieg auf jeden Fall verdient. Über einen weiteren Raubüberfall gleichen Kalibers sprechen wir etwas später.

Als nächstes folgten zwei Ultimate-Fighter-Finale-Kämpfe, bei denen die Bantamgewichtler Brad Katona und Cody Gibson den Auftakt mit der Auszeichnung „Fight of the Night“ machten. Ihr Kickbox-Kampf von Kopf bis Fuß, der selten sehr lange auf dem Boden blieb, sorgte sicherlich von Anfang bis Ende für Aufregung im Publikum. Katona war bei der Auslosung eine Sekunde schneller und mit seinen Stößen und Kontern scharf genug, um sich einen Sieg in einem Duell zu sichern, bei dem er oft einen guten Schlag einstecken musste, um zwei eigene zu landen. Gibson trug beim letzten Glockenschlag die Ergebnisse von Brads Treffsicherheit auf seinem angeschlagenen Gesicht, Aber er erntete auch großen Respekt für seinen unermüdlichen Ansatz, sowohl vom Publikum als auch von der Organisation. Die UFC bot beiden Kämpfern Verträge für ihre Bemühungen an, anstatt dass nur der Gewinner das Nicken erhielt.

Kurt Holobaugh musste im Leichtgewicht-Finale gegen seinen Freund und Team-Chandler-Kämpfer Austin Hubbard antreten. Es war ein Kampf, der für Hubbard besser begann als er endete. Schließlich nach einem kurzen Erkundungsprozess, Holobaugh nahm den Schwung weg und sicherte sich knapp einen phänomenalen Triangle Choke 2:39 in den zweiten Rahmen. Beide Kämpfer hatten ihre dominierenden Momente, Aber es waren Holobaughs Fähigkeiten im Schwarzgurt-Jiu-Jitsu, die den Abend und die TUF-Trophäe gewannen.

Gregory Rodrigues besiegte den Russen Dennis Tiuliulin in einem Kampf im Mittelgewicht völlig, bei dem das Publikum in Beantown kurz „USA“ skandierte, während es einem brasilianischen Kämpfer die Daumen drückte. „Robocop“ genoss die Unterstützung des Publikums und dankte schnell dem Jubel, indem er seine Finishing-Fähigkeiten zur Schau stellte. Rodrigues sieht zufälligerweise ein wenig wie die Hauptfigur in der Netflix-Serie „The Lincoln Lawyer“ aus,” wenn der Charakter nach ein paar Runden Steroide an Masse zunimmt. Rodrigues machte das Gesetz klar und schlug den Russen mit maschineller Präzision in die Bewusstlosigkeit. Er brauchte nur eine Minute und 43 Sekunden, um dem Publikum den letzten Halt bis zum Hauptevent zu geben.

Es folgten fünf direkte Entscheidungen, Zwei von ihnen entschieden sich durch die perfekte Platzierung monströser Beintritte der Sieger. Der schmerzhafteste dieser beiden Kämpfe war, dass Chris Weidman die Vorrunden mit einem harten Kampf im Mittelgewicht gegen Brad Tavares abschloss. Weidmann, er erholte sich von einer schlimmen Gummi-Hühnerbeinverletzung, bei der er versuchte, sein völlig gebrochenes Bein gegen Uriah Hall aufzustützen, sah rostig aus, so rostig nur sein kann. Jeder Takedown, den er versuchte, schien von Tavares leicht unterdrückt zu werden.

Jeder Schlagabtausch schien zu wenig zu sein, Zu spät für Weidman, sich von den ständigen Beintritten zu erholen, die sowohl das Bein mit der alten Verletzung als auch Weidmans anderes Bein übersät hatten. Auch mit einem MCL- oder ACL-Riss (laut Dana White, die Weidman nach dem Kampf dazu zwang, sich zurückzuziehen), Weidman verfolgte Tavares um den Käfig herum und versuchte sein Bestes, den Kampf trotz des kaputten Rades zu ihm zu führen. Tavares gewann einen sehr strategischen und klugen Kampf, Enttäuschung für das gesamte Pro-Weidman-Publikum, das auf dieses Wunder-Comeback hoffte, das aber nie kam.

Marlon „Chito“ Vera und Pedro Munhoz eröffneten die Hauptkarte mit einer einseitigen Affäre, die Veras Geduld unter Beweis stellte, auffallender Scharfsinn, und nahezu makellose Technik. Munhoz beendete den Kampf auf den Beinen, Aber auf dem Weg dorthin erlitt er viele Gesichtsschäden. Chito blieb die meiste Zeit des Kampfes im sicheren Bereich und ging auf dem Weg zu seinem einstimmigen Entscheidungssieg nur wenige Risiken ein. Die Reichweite und Geschwindigkeit von Vera schienen die effektivsten Vorteile zu sein, die er gegenüber dem kleineren und stämmigeren Munhoz genoss. Vera, So langweilig es manchmal auch sein mag, ihm zuzusehen, hat bewiesen, dass er seinen eigenen Titelkampf im Bantamgewicht verdient.

Die dritte Entscheidung in Folge bescherte Mario Bautista einen sehr umstrittenen einstimmigen Entscheidungssieg über Da’Mon Blackshear. Bautista setzte sich in puncto Bodenkontrolle gegen Blackshear durch, Aber Blackshear war in seinen Schlägen präziser und landete im Federgewichtskampf mehr bedeutende Treffer. Ich dachte auf jeden Fall, dass er genug getan hat, um zu gewinnen, Aber die Kampfrichter sahen den Kampf nicht so und gaben Bautista den Wettbewerb.

Ian Garry und Neil Magny trafen als nächstes in einem ungleichen Weltergewichtswettbewerb aufeinander. Magny zeigte enormes Herz, als sie nach jedem Niederschlag wieder aufstand, aber er konnte die unaufhörlichen Beintritte von Garry nicht überwinden. Schiedsrichter Keith Peterson war mehrmals kurz davor, den Kampf zu stoppen, Aber Magny tat gerade genug, um es am Laufen zu halten, Manchmal hüpfe ich auf einem Bein herum. Garrys Angriff war genauso treffend wie sein Trash-Talk-Spiel, mit ein paar gut getimten Handbewegungen den Geist von Nate Diaz heraufbeschwören. Die Menge feierte seine anhaltende Dominanz, als Garry ihnen in seiner Rede nach dem Kampf von seinem Wunsch erzählte, eines Tages der beste Kämpfer der Welt zu sein. Magny muss eine Antwort auf seine jüngsten Probleme finden, wenn er in der UFC relevant bleiben will.

Als nächstes lieferten sich Weili Zhang und Amanda Lemos einen epischen Titelkampf. Lemos sicherte sich beinahe ein paar wundersame Submission-Versuche, Doch der Kampf um den Titel im Strohgewicht stellte sich als Frage dar, ob Lemos bis zur Schlussglocke überleben konnte oder nicht. Zhang stellte ihre Talente in all ihren Fachgebieten unter Beweis, und Lemos konnte nur hoffen, durch ein paar Hail Mary-Unterwerfungsversuche zu gewinnen, aus denen sich Zhang herauswindete. Zhangs Geschwindigkeit, Kraft und Ausdauer überforderten Lemos und ließen sie in den meisten späteren Runden darum kämpfen, eine Unterbrechung zu vermeiden. Irgendwie hat sie es geschafft, Unterwegs erleidet sie enormen Schaden. Zhang ging davon und behielt ihren Titel, Sehr zur Freude der Fans, die sie während des gesamten Kampfes unterstützten.

Schließlich, Das Hauptereignis kam, weit nach Mitternacht. Sean O’Malley betrat als Erster die Arena, und die Menge brach aus. Viele von ihnen trugen grüne oder rosa Perücken, um O’Malleys charakteristischen Look nachzuahmen. O’Malley sah ehrlich gesagt ziemlich verängstigt aus, als hätte er in der Nacht vor dem Ereignis überhaupt nicht geschlafen. Aljamain Sterling betrat den Käfig unter einem Chor von Buhrufen, den er zu mildern versuchte, indem er die Menge dazu anspornte, ihn noch mehr auszubuhen.

Die erste Runde war vor allem eine Demonstration der Beinarbeit beider Kämpfer. O’Malleys Kopfballspiele könnten bei Sterling gewirkt haben, weil er in Interviews vor dem Kampf versprochen hatte, dass er sich in der ersten Runde selbst einen TKO sichern würde. Anstatt sich auf seine größte Stärke zu verlassen, sein Ringen, Sterling wollte O’Malley mit seinem eigenen Spiel schlagen. Das erwies sich als die falsche Strategie, Eine Tatsache, die Sterling schließlich erkannte, als er bei diesem TKO auf der falschen Seite landete. Es gab kaum Versuche, O’Malley zu Fall zu bringen, und alle waren komplett vollgestopft. Sterling faltete sich und fiel zu Boden, nachdem er zu Beginn der zweiten Runde von einem O’Malley-Konter getroffen wurde. Der Rest war Geschichte, als O’Malley „die Suga-Show“ mit etwas McGregor-artigem Ground and Pound abschloss.

Beide Kämpfer hielten nach dem Kampf großartige Reden, formgetreu. Sterling zeigte sich angesichts der Niederlage gnädig und zeigte seinen Respekt vor O’Malley, der sich bemühte, seinen Traum zu verwirklichen. Wenn man bedenkt, dass Sterling O’Malley vor dem Kampf dafür kritisierte, dass er Dana Whites Lieblingsprojekt sei und keinen Titelkampf verdient habe, Es war ein riesiges Mea Culpa. Auch, wenn es tatsächlich nur darum ginge, von Mr. bevorzugt zu werden. White, O’Malley hätte den Baldfather möglicherweise verärgert, indem er angedeutet hätte, dass er lieber gegen die Boxerin Gervonta Davis kämpfen würde als gegen jeden anderen echten UFC-Kämpfer.

Als erst zweiter Kämpfer der Dana White Contender Series, der einen Weltmeistertitel erringen konnte, O’Malley kann sicherlich bis zu einem gewissen Grad seine eigenen Entscheidungen treffen, Aber ein Box-Crossover ist ein sehr heikles Thema, nachdem Francis Ngannou kürzlich für Aufsehen gesorgt hat, weil er seinen UFC-Vertrag gekündigt und sich für einen Schwergewichts-Boxkampf mit Tyson Fury angemeldet hat, der seine UFC-Karriereeinnahmen um Längen in den Schatten stellen wird. Bisher konnte nur Conor McGregor die UFC-Brüder davon überzeugen, sich auf einen Crossover-Kampf im Boxen einzulassen. Dana White hat inzwischen seine vorläufigen Pläne, „Zuffa Boxing“ zu gründen, komplett verworfen, um der Tatsache Rechnung zu tragen, dass seine Kämpfer McGregors Profil nachahmen wollten, Seine finanzielle Erfolgsbilanz und seine kühne Tapferkeit verschafften ihm die Gelegenheit, in einem Schaukampf gegen Floyd Mayweather anzutreten.

Oft, um Dana Whites Aufmerksamkeit und Respekt zu gewinnen, Kämpfer müssen sich einfach genug verkaufen, damit sich aus ihrem Buzz riesige Merchandise- und Ticketverkäufe ergeben. Ähnlich wie die WWE, Große Persönlichkeiten und farbenfrohe Charaktere setzen sich bei Chancen in der UFC oft gegen Athleten durch, die sich nur auf ihre körperlichen Fähigkeiten konzentrieren. Besonders beliebt sind Stürmer, weil sie den von der UFC implizierten Exzellenzstandard „Eine Show abliefern“ erfüllen, der jedem Kämpfer auferlegt wird, der in den Käfig tritt. Es handelt sich um einen Führungsstil mit Zuckerbrot und Peitsche, der Kämpfern vorgaukelt, dass es für ihre Karriere besser sei, ständig voranzukommen, ohne sich um die Verteidigung zu kümmern und enorme Risiken einzugehen, um viel spannender und unterhaltsamer zu sein, als sie sein müssten, um einen bestimmten Kampf zu gewinnen.

Jetzt gesteht dieser Junge O’Malley, dass er wie Dana selbst sein möchte, finanziell komfortabel genug, um zu wetten $250,000 pro Pokerhand. Das außergewöhnlichste Talent vor O’Malley nutzte seine eigene Persönlichkeit als aufstrebender Star, um seine eigenen Marken aufzubauen und sein eigenes Whisky-Unternehmen zu kaufen. Er hat eine Yacht und einen Lamborghini, Und er ist immer noch der am meisten diskutierte und herausgeforderteste Kämpfer in der Organisation, selbst nachdem er einen so einseitigen Kampf mit Dustin Poirier verloren hat und einige Jahre lang wegen eines gebrochenen Beins pausieren musste. Die Tatsache, dass O’Malley erkennen und verinnerlichen kann, dass er ohne einen großen Crossover-Kampf im Boxen wahrscheinlich nie das Niveau von Conor erreichen wird, sagt Bände darüber, wo die UFC heute steht.

Es ist die Art von Entwicklung, bei der ich schmunzeln muss, wenn ich weiß, wie schwer es war, alle Gehalts- und Vertragsfragen der Kämpfer vor Gericht zu bringen, ohne dass sich eine Armee von Anwälten dem beeindruckenden Rechtsteam der UFC stellen muss. Eine dieser Rechtsstreitkräfte hat kürzlich grünes Licht für die Einleitung einer Kartell-Sammelklage im Namen von über erhalten 1,200 ehemaliger UFC-Kämpfer. Der Richter in dem Fall scheint bereits auf der Seite der Kläger zu stehen. Reaktion auf die Zertifizierung der UFC-Sammelklage: Was ist passiert, und was kommt als nächstes? (msn.com)

Immer wenn die Organisation mit Statistiken konfrontiert wird, aus denen hervorgeht, dass der Umsatzanteil der Kämpfer im Vergleich zu anderen großen Sportarten mit Spielerverbänden verschwindend gering ist, Die Reaktion ist typischerweise etwas mit der Wirkung von: „Wir haben so viele Millionäre gemacht. Unseren Kämpfern geht es gut, Und sie alle erhalten durch den Ruhm, den wir ihnen verholfen haben, zahlreiche finanzielle Möglichkeiten.“

Als Experte für die Finanzgeschichte der UFC und Zuschauer der UFC 292, Ich konnte nicht umhin, mich mit der Realität auseinanderzusetzen, dass so viele „UFC Nut-Hugger“-Journalisten alle Nebenvorteile der Presseprivilegien genießen, weil sie so gut mit dieser „Zuffa-Mythos“-Mentalität zurechtkommen. Die Leute, die die UFC bekannt machen, verführen ihre Anhänger unterschwellig mit Zugang und Versprechen von Ruhm und Chancen, und Kämpfer und Medienvertreter werden gleichermaßen in diese Art von Management-Theatralik hineingezogen. Im Gegenzug, am Ende hat man nicht viel investigative Berichterstattung in MMA-Medienkreisen, und Kämpfer, die viele Fragen stellen und bessere Vertragsbedingungen fordern, werden nicht erneut unter Vertrag genommen oder für erstklassige Kampfeinsätze nominiert.

Erst das Ergebnis des Hauptereignisses verdeutlichte für mich wirklich die Frage, wie die UFC sich ständig auf ihre angebliche Fähigkeit konzentriert, Superstars hervorzubringen, indem sie einfach einen Kämpfer einen Vertrag mit der Organisation unterzeichnen lässt. Einige, die dem zustimmen, würden sagen, dass es die Fähigkeit der Organisation war, in O’Malley genug Talent zu sehen, um ihn in die Contender Series von Dana White aufzunehmen, die zu dem spektakulären Aufstieg zum Ruhm des neuen Champions geführt hat. Bestimmt, O’Malley wäre am Samstagabend nicht einmal in Boston gewesen, wenn er nie in die Organisation eingestiegen wäre. Jedoch, Es gab viele DWCS-Kämpfer, die keine UFC-Chancen mehr bekamen, weil sie diesen Einstiegskampf verloren hatten. O’Malley musste gewinnen und weiter gewinnen, um dort zu sein, wo er am Samstagabend war.

Der Punkt ist: Sean O’Malleys Kultstatus und sein enormes Selbstvertrauen sind das Ergebnis seines persönlichen Strebens, jemand Besonderes mit unbegrenztem Potenzial und erstaunlichem Talent zu sein. Er wäre nie im Gespräch um einen Titel, wenn er nicht unzählige Stunden im Fitnessstudio verbracht hätte, um besser zu werden. Die UFC hat Sean O’Malley nicht geschaffen, Sie gaben ihm lediglich eine Plattform, um zu zeigen, was für ein Kämpfer er sein könnte. Und während er den Superstar-Status genießt, wird ihm die UFC zugute kommen, O’Malley muss erkennen, dass die einzige Möglichkeit, sein Verdienstpotenzial zu maximieren, darin besteht, die Organisation selbst in den Schatten zu stellen. Er muss über die restriktiven finanziellen Grenzen hinausgehen, um zu einem Sport zu gelangen, in dem die Umsatzbeteiligung so viel besser ist und ein Typ wie Francis Ngannou in einem Kampf mehr verdienen kann als in seiner gesamten UFC-Karriere.

So, Wenn Dana White Sean O’Malley wirklich zu seinem Lieblingsprojekt machen würde, wie Aljamain Sterling vorgeschlagen hat, Er hat einen tollen Job gemacht. Leider, Das Monster, das er erschaffen hat, könnte auf lange Sicht zurückkommen und ihn beißen. Eine weitere von der UFC mitbeworbene Boxkarte wird dazu führen, dass zu viele ihrer Mitarbeiter den gleichen Weg einschlagen und sich fragen, warum Danas kleiner Kumpel alle Pausen und Vorteile bekommt. Sowohl Veteranen als auch Neulinge werden sich wahrscheinlich beide hochgejubelte Davis vs. O’Malleys Boxkampf als Eingeständnis ihrer Führung, dass die UFC ihre Kämpfer nicht genug bezahlen kann, um sie im Käfig zu halten.

"Kind, Sie haben keine Ahnung, wie viel Geld Sie verdienen werden,“, sagte Dana White zu O’Malley nach dem Sieg laut einem aktuellen O’Malley-Interview. Ich stelle es mir in seinem Kopf vor, Dana beendete diesen Gedanken mit “uns.”

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® ENTHÜLLT GELADENEN BOX-ZEITPLAN MIT FESTPLATZ-MATCHUPS VON ERSTEN BOX-CHAMPIONS

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ZWEI WELTTITELVEREINIGUNGEN, SIEBEN WELTMEISTERSCHAFTSKÄMPFE UND DREI WELTTITEL-ELIMINATOREN ÜBER FÜNF MONATE

Die hochkarätig besetzte Aufstellung wird von Errol Spence Jr. hervorgehoben., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez und Jermall Charlo

NEW YORK - März 15, 2022 - SHOWTIME Sports und Premier Boxing Champions haben heute neun Box-Events in der ersten Hälfte von angekündigt 2022 mit einigen der versiertesten und dynamischsten Stars des Sports in hart umkämpften Matchups. Das Lineup lässt Champions gegen Champions und Top-Anwärter gegen Top-Anwärter antreten, um den stärksten und ehrgeizigsten Zeitplan der Branche zu bilden. Die robuste Aufstellung umfasst:

  • Neun Zeltveranstaltungen in fünf Monaten mit 21 ungeschlagenen Kämpfer;
  • Zwei Weltmeisterschafts-Vereinigungskämpfe, einer für alle vier WM-Gürtel und den begehrten Titel des Undisputed Champion, und einer für drei WM-Gürtel;
  • Sieben WM-Kämpfe mit mindestens 13 WM-Gürtel auf dem Spiel und drei WM-Ausscheider;
  • Alle der sechs besten Superweltergewichte kämpfen in einem Zeitraum von sieben Wochen;
  • Mehrere entscheidende Kreuzungskämpfe vom Superbantamgewicht bis zum Supermittelgewicht mit durchschnittlich zwei Events pro Monat bis Juli.

Der umfangreiche Zeitplan umfasst die größten Stars des Sports: Errol Spence, Jr., Gervonta "Panzer" Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidezund Jermall Charlo.  Es gibt auch 18 Kämpfer im Alter 27 Jahre und jünger, einschließlich einheitlicher WeltmeisterStephen Fulton, Jr., und hoch angesehen, ungeschlagener Anwärter im WeltergewichtJaron "Stiefel" Ennis. Mit dieser Betonung auf Jugend und Königsmacherei, SHOWTIME Sports und Premier Boxing Champions sind gut positioniert, um den Sport in die Zukunft zu tragen. Angeführt vonStephen Espinoza, Präsident, Sport & Event-Programmierung, Showtime Networks Inc., und viermalige Emmy® Preisgekrönter ausführender ProduzentDavid Dinkins, Jr., der eine All-Star-Besetzung von Kommentatoren und Produktionsassern leitet, SHOW TIME® bleibt die bewährteste und vertrauenswürdigste Plattform im Boxen. Wohl das beste aktive Weltergewicht dieser Ära, der ungeschlagene Spence, bereits ein vereinter Champion, wird versuchen, einen dritten Weltmeistertitel zu sammeln, wenn er seine WBC- und IBF-Träger gegen den WBA-Weltmeister aufs Spiel setztYordenis Ugás aufSamstag,April 16 im Hauptereignis auf SHOWTIME PPV® bei AT&T-Stadion, Heimat der Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas ist nur die 12th Einigungsspiel in der Geschichte des Weltergewichts, Teilnahme an klassischen Matchups wie z"Zucker" Ray Leonard vs.Thomas Hearnsich undFloyd Mayweather vs.Manny Pacquiao. Das Match ist voller Intrigen, als Spence versucht, die Vorherrschaft in einer der tiefsten Divisionen des Boxens zu behaupten, während Ugas, die den Sport fast aufgeben würden, zielt darauf ab, nach dem Sieg über den achtklassigen Weltmeister Pacquiao im August eine beeindruckende Wende zu vollenden. Box-Superstar und fünffach, Drei-Teilung WeltmeisterTankDavis wird sein viertes SHOWTIME PPV-Event in Folge gegen Nemesis anführenRolando Romero aufSamstag, Mai 28, bei Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, für Davis‘ WBA Lightweight World Title. Der Kampf folgt auf Davis’ hart umkämpften 12-Runden-Sieg mit einstimmiger EntscheidungIsaac „Pitbull“ Cruz in dem Davis vor einem Staraufgebot eine Verletzung überwand, ausverkauftes Publikum in Los Angeles im vergangenen Dezember. WBO 154-Pfund Nr. 1-Ranglisten-AnwärterTim Tszyu, der Sohn von Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, der viele seiner denkwürdigsten Kämpfe bei SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING bestritten hat, wird seine US-machen. DebütSamstag, 26. Märzgegen 2012 U.S.. Olympionike und Top-AnwärterTerrell Gaushain der Waffenkammer in Minneapolis. Die streifigen SüdpfotenErickson Lubin undSebastian Fundora wird an einem Titel-Eliminator im Super-Weltergewicht teilnehmen, für den WBC-Zwischentitel, in der zweiten von Rücken an Rücken, faszinierende Crossroads Matchups in der Division aufSamstag, April 9 von Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Jermell Charlo und Brian Brown wird erneut versuchen, der erste unangefochtene 154-Pfund-Champion in der Vier-Gürtel-Ära und nur der dritte unangefochtene Gesamtsieger zu werden, wenn sie heute in einem Rückkampf aufeinander treffen 2021 klassisch anSamstag, Mai 14 in Los Angeles. Mehr, aufstrebender Star im WeltergewichtEnnis, möglicherweise der talentierteste Boxer, der bisher einen Weltmeistertitel gewonnen hat, kehrt als Co-Feature gegen zurückCustio Claytonin einem IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. Ehemaliger zweifacher WeltmeisterBenavidez kehrt zum Handeln aufSamstag,21. Maigegen KO-KünstlerDavid Lemieux bei 168 Pfund in Phoenix, Ariz., in einem Kampf zwischen zwei der größten Puncher des Sports. Fulton, in seinem ersten Kampf seit seinem Titelvereinigungssieg in der 122-Pfund-Division gegenBrandon Figueroa, wird seine Titel weiter verteidigenSamstag, Juni 4 in Minneapolis, gegen den ehemaligen vereinten WeltmeisterDanni Roman in einem anderen darf Matchup nicht fehlen. Jermall Charlo wird seinen WBC-Weltmeistertitel im Mittelgewicht zum fünften Mal verteidigenSamstag, Juni 18, wenn er auf den ehemaligen WM-Herausforderer trifft, WBC-Nr. 6-PlatzMaciej Sulecki am Feiertagswochenende des 16. Juni in Houston. AnSamstag, Juli 9, in San Antonio, Texas, frisch gebackener WBC-Weltmeister im FedergewichtMark Magsayo wird seine erste Titelverteidigung seit seiner Entthronung machenGary Russell Jr.., auf SHOWTIME gegen den ungeschlagenen Pflichtherausforderer und ehemaligen Titelträger im Super-BantamgewichtKönig Vargas.
Zusätzliche High-Stakes-Matches werden angekündigt, wenn sich einzelne Kampfkarten füllen. „Es ist eine gute Zeit, ein Boxfan und SHOWTIME-Zuschauer mit so vielen hochkarätigen Zuschauern zu sein, konsequente Matchups auf unserem Zeitplan,", SagteEspinoza, Präsident, Sport & Event-Programmierung, Showtime Networks Inc. „Wir bauen den Sport auf allen Ebenen weiter aus, aus unserer Grassroots-ReiheShoBoxvereinte und unbestrittene Champions in den tiefsten Divisionen des Boxens zu krönen. Wenn Sie den Wettbewerbscharakter dieser Kämpfe bedenken, die Starpower von Kämpfern wie Errol Spence, Jr., ‘Tank’ Davis, David Benavidez, die Charlo-Brüder – und die jugendliche Vitalität von Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis und Brandun Lee – es war noch nie klarer, dass SHOWTIME das Ziel für die fesselndsten Kämpfe ist und dies für die kommenden Jahre sein wird. Dieses SHOWTIME Boxing-Lineup ist zweifellos das stärkste aller Netzwerke oder Plattformen im Jahr 2022.“ Der Boxplan von SHOWTIME Sports umfasst sieben Ausgaben von SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® und zwei bedeutende SHOWTIME PPV-Events, alle präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions: · ·März 26 – SHOWTIME MEISTERSCHAFTSBOXENDie Waffenkammer, Minneapolis, Von.
Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Superweltergewicht Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Josef Adorno, Lightweight Bouto Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, Superleichtgewicht (142 LBS) Kampf ·April 9 – SHOWTIME MEISTERSCHAFTSBOXEN__Das Theater in den Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas
o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super Welterweight Interim Titleo Tony Harrison vs. Sergio García, Superweltergewicht Stimmen Sie Kevin Salgado gegen Superweltergewicht ab. Bryant Perrella, Kampf im Superweltergewicht ·April 16 – SHOWTIME-PPV__AT&T-Stadion, Arlington, Texas
oder Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugás, WBC, WBA & IBF Weltergewicht World __Championship Vereinigung
Showtime Championship Boxing (vorangegangenem PPV):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, WBA-Titelabstimmung im Weltergewicht. Zachary Ochoa, Super Lightweight Bout · ·Mai 14 – SHOWTIME MEISTERSCHAFTSBOXEN__Los Angelesoder Jermell Charlo vs.. Brian BrownII, Unbestrittene IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Super __Welterweight World Championship Unificationo Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, IBF Eliminator im Weltergewicht · ·Mai 21 – SHOWTIME MEISTERSCHAFTSBOXEN__Phönix
oder David Benavidez vs.. David Lemieux, Supermittelgewicht Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Kampf im Superweltergewicht ·Mai 28 – SHOWTIME-PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, WBA-Weltmeisterschaft im Leichtgewicht ·Juni 4 – SHOWTIME MEISTERSCHAFTSBOXEN__Minneapolis
oder Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danni Roman, WBO- & WBC Super Bantamweight World Championshipo David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, WBA-Weltmeistertitel im Supermittelgewicht ·Juni 18 – SHOWTIME MEISTERSCHAFTSBOXEN__Houston
o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, WBC-Weltmeisterschaft im Mittelgewicht ·Juli 9 – SHOWTIME MEISTERSCHAFTSBOXEN__San Antonio
oder Mark Magsayo vs. König Vargas, WBC Featherweight World Championship\

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH THRILLING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER ISAAC “PITBULL” CRUZ

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Sebastian Fundora Outpoints Sergio Garcia in Co-Main Event;
Carlos Adames Defeats Sergiy Derevyanchenko in an Exciting Fight,
and Eduardo Ramirez Dominates Miguel Marriaga
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LOS ANGELES (Dezember 5, 2021) –Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis put his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentless Isaac „Pitbull“ Cruz to retain his WBA Lightweight World Title in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 at STAPLES Center live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View, in einem Fall von Premier Boxing Champions vorgestellt.

Scorecards lesen 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis.

The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others.

Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryant’s number “8” and “24” on each side. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring.

There was no feeling-out process in the first. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away.

“That’s my style. ‘Pitbull’ is always going to be on the attack,", Sagte Cruz. “I think we retained rhythm from the start to the end.”

Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis’ ribs.

The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth.

“He’s a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head,", Sagte Davis. “I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. Ich habe mir in der sechsten Runde die Hand verletzt. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. Er ist ein Krieger. Even though he didn’t win, a star was born tonight.”

“It was right around the fifth round I saw that his hand wasn’t working correctly,” Cruz observed.

Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell.

The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fight’s end.

Natürlich, Cruz believed he deserved the victory.

“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,"Er sagte.

Following a successful title defense, Davis said he’s ready for all comers.

“L.A., we did it for Kobe,", Sagte Davis. “At the beginning of the fight, he came on strong. I felt as the fight was going, he was breaking down. But I hurt my hand, so I wasn’t able to get him out of there.

“Whatever the best opportunity is for me, I’ll do it. All of them guys are easy work. I’m the top dog.”

Im Co-Main Event, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora moved closer to a world title shot with a 12-round unanimous decision over the previously-unbeaten Sergio García in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator.

Final scores read 118-110, 117-111 und 115-113.

Fundora established control quickly in the first, snapping Spain’s Garcia’s head back with a booming left. The two traded evenly through the early rounds. Garcia had his moments, including a sharp overhand right in the fifth that drew blood from Fundora’s nose.

The 23-year-old Fundora found his range in the sixth, pumping the jab and using his 6-foot-5 frame and 80-inch reach to keep Garcia at bay.

“I was using my distance a lot more. I wanted to display something different than what I’m used to,” said Fundora. “Height was definitely a difference in this fight.”

Garcia struggled to land during the second half of the bout, save for a couple moments in the 12th when the two combatants stood toe-to-toe.

“Maybe things could have been different if I had been more aggressive from the beginning,“, Sagte Garcia. “I shouldn’t have let myself get carried away by what he was doing.”

Fundora believes he’s ready for a world title shot.

“We just beat the No. 2 in der WBC, so we have No.1, and we have the champion,” said Fundora. “Whoever they give us next, we’re ready for.”

In a thrilling back and forth, Carlos Adames (21-1, 16 KOs) overcame a stiff challenge from former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 KOs) to win a 10-round majority decision in their WBC Middleweight World Title Eliminator.

Both combatants had their moments, but facing the toughest opponent of his career, the 27-year-old Adames shined. One judge scored the middleweight bout even at 95-95, while the other two scored it for Adames by scores of 96-94 und 97-93.

“This means a lot for me in my career and this is a big accomplishment winning against a fighter of his caliber,” said Adames, who was born in the Dominican Republic and fights out of Washington Heights in New York City.

“I am aggressive and speedy by nature, so I came in ready to do my thing. He started slow, wanting to see what would happen, and simply had the wrong game plan. He got a bit tired as the fight went on, took a lot of hard shots from me and it was evident that I caused him a lot of damage.”

“I expect my opponent to fight the same style. It was nothing special for me, just a quality fight,", Sagte Derevyanchenko.

“He stayed southpaw, that was the difference in the fight. I don’t know what I’ll do next. I need a little bit of rest and then I will go back to the gym because I love boxing and I love the show.”

“This gives me an opportunity to move on,” said Adames. “I dominate at both 154 und 160, so wherever they give me the opportunity to fight for a championship is where I’ll go.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, super featherweight contender Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 KOs) was in peak form, winning a wide 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga.

“I would like to thank the fans, SHOWTIME and the Montiel family for supporting me. Marriaga was a tough opponent, but I managed to dominate,” said Ramirez. “I had a varied fighting style and kept him on his toes the whole time.”

Marriaga (30-5, 26 KOs) was the aggressor throughout, particularly in the first round as he backed Ramirez up with combination punching. The latter found his range midway through the frame, utilizing an accurate jab. In the third, a right hook followed by an overhand left floored an off-balance Marriaga for a flash knockdown.
“We started out strong, but then things got progressively harder. Having said that, we are pleased with the work we put in today,” said Marriaga. “We should have been more savvy, but we tried our hardest in the face of a great opportunity that unfortunately we could not take advantage of.”

Ramirez dominated after scoring the knockdown, punishing Marriaga from then on with an assortment of shots to the head and body. Final punch stats had Ramirez landing 280 von 762 (36.7%) total punches to Marriaga’s 159 aus 689 (21.3%).

“Now I’m going to relax with my family and enjoy the holidays,” said Ramirez. “Then hopefully 2022 will come with a title shot for me.”

Tonight’s blockbuster pay-per-view event will re-air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Dezember 11 bei 10 p.m. ET / PT. The delayed telecast of Davis vs. Cruz will open the telecast featuring WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire as he will defend his title against undefeated top contender and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood, und der weltbekannte Ringansager Jimmy Lennon Jr.. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz – Sonntag, Dezember 5

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Unbeaten Five-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz on Sunday, Dezember 5 auf SHOWTIME PPV®

Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at

STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta "Panzer" Davis will defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz am Sonntag, Dezember 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Kreuz, Kein Platz. 2 in der IBF, steps in to replace Rolando Romero.

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werdenAXS.com.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle the hardnosed Cruz, who has rightly earned the nickname “Pitbull’’ during his professional career.

“This is going to be a tremendous fight on SHOWTIME PPV,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Jedoch, Gervonta Davis is a generational talent who’s only getting better. This fight is going to end in spectacular fashion on December 5.”

“Kudos to Isaac Cruz for stepping in as a replacement opponent in a high-pressure, pay per view fight against one of the brightest stars in boxing in Gervonta Davis,’’ said Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Cruz presents a different, and some would argue a more difficult challenge to Tank Davis. Cruz won’t back down and he’ll bring the fight to Davis from the opening bell. We’ve all seen Gervonta’s blend of superb boxing skills and explosive power, and we know what he’s capable of. It will be the irresistible force versus the immovable object, which means fireworks at STAPLES Center and on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5.’’

Davis (25-0, 24 KOs), star of the Mayweather Promotions stable, added another highlight filled performance in June, as he stopped previously unbeaten Mario Barrios to capture a 140-pound title and become a three-division world champion. The Baltimore-native captured his lightweight championship with a 12th-round knockout of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019.

“I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the fight, but everyone knows what I do,", Sagte Davis. “I come in looking for the knockout and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this fight. I’m back in Los Angeles where the stars shine and I’m going to light it up against Isaac Cruz at STAPLES Center on December 5.’’

Der 23-jährige Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KOs) will be looking to rough up Davis and make him work overtime if he wants to come away with the win. A native of Mexico City, Cruz schoss in der Leichtgewichts-Rangliste nach oben 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz folgte dem nach 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March, and most recently defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. Since making his U.S. Debüt im Dezember 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his next four ring appearances, appearing on SHOWTIME three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“First I want to thank Gervonta Davis and his team for this opportunity – an opportunity I won’t let get past me,’’ Cruz said. “God willing I’ll be world champion on December 5. This fight is a very big motivation for me as a professional and as a personal goal. I’m sure after December 5 everyone in boxing will know the name Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.’’

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ROLANDO ROMERO LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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“I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, Ich bin hier, um zu kämpfen," – Davis

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out!" – Romero

Five-Time World Champion Davis To Defend WBA Lightweight Title Against Unbeaten Contender Romero Sunday, Dezember 5 auf SHOWTIME PPV®From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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LOS ANGELES (Oktober 21, 2021) – Five-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis und knallharte, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando „Rolly“ Romero went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their showdown for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Championship headlining live on SHOWTIME PPV Sunday, Dezember 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle his outspoken lightweight foe Romero, as the 26-year-old power-punchers put their unbeaten records on the line. The event will mark Davis’ return to Southern California after he knocked out Hugo Ruiz in the first round in front of a sold-out crowd in February 2019.

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden AXS.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from City View Terrace at STAPLES Center:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m thankful to be here to give the fans another great fight. Dies ist, was wir tun,. ‘Rolly’ is just here to talk. He’s trying to talk his way into winning, but he’s scared. Ich komme, um zu kämpfen.

“They only talk about his power, aber das ist Boxen. His skills are not up to par with mine. He can’t even talk about power, because everyone knows I’m bringing it. You can shoot bullets, but how are you going to defend yourself when the bullets are shot back?

“He’s been talking for a long time. He’s trying to sell a fight, but I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, Ich bin hier, um zu kämpfen. I don’t take this personally. Zu mir, this isn’t beef, this is business.

“I was on a mission when I fought Jose Pedraza for the title. I didn’t do the trash talking. I went in there and proved that I’m a top guy. This guy is just here to talk. I’m going to do the talking in the ring on December 5.

“His trainer isn’t working on anything but power. They aren’t working on any skills. He hasn’t fought anybody like me and he’s going to see the difference.

“I’ve never once turned down any fight. I’m not scared of anybody. I’m going to fight everybody. I’ll fight a heavyweight. This is nothing to me. I’ve survived a lot of stuff.

“He’s supposed to come here and sell the fight. I’m supposed to win. I’d rather punish him for 12 rounds than knock him out quick. Part of me wants to humble him, but the most important thing to do is just go out there and get the job done.

“This fight is for the fans. The fans are winning December 5. Make sure you come out and support. I’m thankful to be in this position. It’s all about my team and those people who have put me in a great position.”

ROLANDO ROMERO

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out. I hope you hear that.

“I’ve been calling ‘Tank’ out since 2017. We were supposed to spar in 2018 and he didn’t show up to the gym. He did that twice because he knew he was getting beat. Dezember 5, you’re getting knocked out.

“This is just who I am. This is how I was born. I came into this sport at 17-years-old and I’ve made the most out of what I’ve done. Everybody come watch me knock him out on December 5.

“He’s got such a big head, it’s going to be hard to miss it. He gets touched up by every opponent he faces. Leo Santa Cruz was beating him up and Barrios was getting to him too.

“He wants to run out of the ring whenever he gets hit. It happens in sparring and in the amateurs. I was the one who had to force this fight, because I’ve seen for years that he’s a chump. He’s made a career out of beating up 126-pounders.

“He doesn’t know half the stuff that I’ve seen and been through. I’m here to knock him out in the ring. He’s arrogant and tries to act like he’s tough, but I’m knocking him out.

“Manny Pacquiao has an awkward style too, and look at everything he’s accomplished. Just because I fight differently, does that mean I don’t have skills? I have my own skills and they’ve gotten me this far.

“I’m not going into the ring angry, I’m just focused.”

FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Präsident von Mayweather Promotions

“These are two great fighters. And when I say great, I mean that every time they go out there, they produce. ‘Tank’ is a young kid from Baltimore who had a dream. He’s been through a lot. He fought his way to the top. You have to commend him for that. Egal, was jemand sagt,, he earned his stripes.

“I believe ‘Tank’ is one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ says he wants to fight the best. Come December 5, it’s going to be a hell of a fight.

“’Rolly’ is tough. He’ll fight anybody and that eagerness makes this an intriguing matchup. ‘Rolly’ just wants to prove he’s the best. He’s also a hell of a puncher. Every time we presented an opponent to him, he’s accepted every one of them.

“’Tank’ is doing record-breaking numbers. I always told him it would come in due time. I told him that the same way I sell out arenas, you’re going to do the same thing one day. He had patience and that’s what we’re doing.

“These guys are the future of boxing. I don’t see this fight going the distance. Two undefeated knockout artists. Zwei Meister. Dezember 5, I’ll see everyone there.”

CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“I hope you keep up this talking ‘Rolly.’ We’ll see who’s still going to be talking at the end of the night on December 5.

“Romero has an awkward style, but the beauty of having two coaches with ‘Tank,’ is that there’s nothing we aren’t ready for.

“Having Barry Hunter be a part of the camp has helped calm ‘Tank’ down in many ways. I think everyone will see the beauty of us working together in this fight.

“I don’t train ‘Tank’ for knockouts. I train him to go the distance. He can get you from round 1 bis 12. So you better stay sharp.”

BARRY HUNTER, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“Everyone knows what we’re coming to do. I have mad respect for the other side. Bring your A-game, because we’re definitely going to bring ours.

“We’re born for stuff like this right here. Like everyone said, there’s no way this fight goes the distance.

“Everybody is working hard to be at their best, because we don’t want any excuses after it’s over with. I have faith in Gervonta. I know what he’s going to do.”

BULLET CROMWELL, Romero’s Trainer

“I know what everybody is saying about who the champ is coming into this, but the champ wasn’t born a champ, he had to rise too. Just like a young lion, ‘Rolly’ is ready to rise.

“I’m an L.A. Kerl. When we come back here, we’re fighting for a legacy. It’s not just a belt and money.

“I told ‘Rolly’ that Gervonta Davis is standing in the way of changing your family and your legacy. We got a job to do.

“I don’t care about pure boxing or any style. I took karate, street-fighting and boxing, and I put it all together. Combined with a puncher with ‘Rolly’s’ power, and with his grind and grit, it’s a perfect match.

“I have a lot of respect for ‘Tank’ and his team. Er ist ein großer Kämpfer, but Rolly is next up. He’s going to be the new WBA champion on December 5.”

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions

“We’re excited to bring this huge event to Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Dezember 5. This is a tremendous matchup and the fans should be excited. There’s a lot of buzz already and tickets are going fast.

“These fighters truly despise each other. It’s rare you see that in boxing. In 2019, me and Floyd were at the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia and we were talking and all of a sudden Davis and Romero were ready to go at it at ringside. Floyd told them that they could do it in the ring, and now here we are.

“’Tank’ is without a doubt the most exciting fighter in the world. He’s also one of the biggest attractions and one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ has let it be known that he’s been ‘trolling’ ‘Tank’ and I’m sure on December 5, ‘Tank’ will be doing whatever he can to shut ‘Rolly’ up.

“’Rolly’ is a very explosive fighter and anytime he steps into the ring, he’s looking to get his opponent out of there. He never lacks confidence and he’s confident that on December 5 he’s getting the job done.

“With two tremendous power punchers like this, there’s no way this fight doesn’t end in a knockout. Tune in December 5 and expect someone to get knocked out.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President of SHOWTIME Sports

“For SHOWTIME Sports, 2021 has been one of the strongest years on record. We have delivered a total of 42 Geschehen, half of which ended in knockouts. Im Dezember 5, I expect this won’t go the distance, entweder, with these two hard hitters.

“Week after week, year after year, SHOWTIME continues to be the standard of this sport. No one in combat sports is putting on better, or more meaningful fights than us.

“As we enter Gervonta’s 11th fight with SHOWTIME, he has never been down, and he has continued to shine. When other fighters are talking, ‘Tank’ is fighting and selling out arenas.

“’Rolly’ has also never been downed as a pro. He is a hard hitter and is one of the best talents in boxing, and he will be the first to tell you.”

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. ROMERO
Davis vs. Romero will see five-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando „Rolly“ Romero live on SHOWTIME PPVon Sunday, Dezember 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden AXS.com.

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS MOVES UP TWO WEIGHT CLASSES TO BECOME THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION WITH SCINTILLATING TKO OVER PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN MARIO BARRIOS IN SHOWTIME PPV® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM ATLANTA

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ATLANTA (Juni 27, 2021) – Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the biggest stars in all of boxing, put on a career-defining performance Saturday night live on SHOWTIME PPV from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, scoring a scintillating 11th round TKO over the previously-undefeated Mario Barrios to capture the WBA Super Lightweight Championship in the action-packed Premier Boxing Champions event. Watch the stoppage HIER.

“I made it tough. I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done,” said the 26-year-old Baltimore native, who was headlining his second SHOWTIME PPV. “I hit him with some clean shots, but I’m the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. I don’t just want to throw any type of shot. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.”

In a fight that lived up to its potential, Davis (25-0, 24 KOs) and Barrios (26-1, 17 KOs) combined to put on an unforgettable main event in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,570. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 Stanzen, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. In the eighth round, “Tank” sent “El Azteca” to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Erste, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. Augenblicke später, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis’ attempts to finish him in the eighth.

With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. “Tank” dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. The bloodied Barrios rose again, only to be greeted with another barrage of punches from Davis. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round.

“I knew for sure if I catch him, I’m crackin,” Davis told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “So I caught him, und es zeigte. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but I’m a southpaw so they know I’m going to that jab side. So I would try and bait him in. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. And my hook over top, and that’s where I caught him.”

In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 Stanzen. Er landete 45 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds.

“I knew he was hurt. I just had to catch him at the right time,” Davis continued. “Floyd [Mayweather] came to me and was honest and said I was down,” continued Davis, who was actually ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage. “So he said ‘Show me that you’re great.’ And you know how we do it in the doghouse, Baby!"

Mit dem Sieg, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez.

“He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever,” said Mayweather. “When I first met ‘Tank’ when he was 14 oder 15 Jahre alt, I told him I’d make him a world champion. And that you’ll be one of the best someday. I’m proud of him.”

“I’ve never been a hater. Congrats to ‘Tank’,“, sagte Barrios. “He came here and did his thing. It was nothing short of an exciting fight and that’s exactly what both of us predicted. Er war der bessere Mann heute Abend, but I’ll definitely be back.

“’Tank’ is explosive. He caught me slipping and it’s boxing. Am Ende des Tages, einem Schlag kann den Kampf zu ändern. That’s exactly what I felt happened. Congrats to him.”

In a back-and-forth co-main event, Orlandos Erickson "Hammer" Lubin (23-1, 17 KOs) overcame some adversity to score the most important victory of his career over former unified world champion Jeison Rosario (20-3-1, 14 KOs). The WBC No. 1-ranked contender at 154 Pfund, Lubin scored a sixth-round KO (1:42) in the WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. Uhr HIER.

“I just followed the game plan,” said the 25-year-old Lubin, who improves to 6-0 since suffering the only loss of his career to 154-pound kingpin Jermell Charlo. “I would just go back to my corner after each round and Coach [Kevin] Cunningham and my team would just say, ‘Stick to the jab. Stay consistent with your jab.’ I’m way faster than him and I knew he had good power and he was trying to counter me. So I would fade him out and use my jab consistently.”

In der dritten Runde, Lubin nearly put an early end to the action with a huge frame that had Rosario on the back foot. In the closing moments of the round, Lubin landed a right hook that had Rosario wobbling back to his corner after the bell rang. Miraculously, in the next round, Rosario was able to recover and completely turned the tables, wobbling Lubin with a left jab.

The action turned up even more in the sixth round. Lubin, sensing that Rosario was susceptible to the body attack, landed a vicious left-right body combination that sent Rosario to his knees in what ultimately proved to be the turning point of the fight. Rosenkranz, clearly hurt, was never able to recover and Lubin finished him off moments later against the ropes.

“I started to hurt him in the body as soon as the first round started,” the 2016 “Prospect Of The Year” Lubin said. “I started with the body and I saw him grunt. So I was able to hurt him to the body. I just wanted to distract him with the jab, then go downstairs. And I was able to get him out. I knew even if he got up after the knockdown that the fight was over. I know I’m a great finisher and I knew I was going to get him out of there as soon as I saw him drop.”

Lubin landed 44 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge (80/288) und 20 of his landed punches were to the body. Mit dem Sieg, Lubin puts himself squarely in the picture for a second world title opportunity.

“I want a shot at the world title next,"Er sagte. “I want everyone at 154 Pfund. I’m No. 1 in the WBC but I chose to fight Rosario. I don’t duck anybody. I want to say that I fought everyone in my division when I win the world title.”

“Right now, I feel so bad,” said Rosario. “There is no lesson to be learned yet, everything is so raw still. I lost again, and it’s so frustrating. I was convinced I was going to win. The fight started to turn in the second round. I was just trying to keep up and listen to my corner. Lubin is a great fighter. Er hat es verdient zu gewinnen. I hope he enjoys his victory.”

On the biggest stage of his career, Dominican Republic’s Carlos Adames (20-1, 16 KOs) rose to the occasion, scoring a highlight-reel third-round knockout over the streaking Alexis Salazar (23-4, 9 KOs) in the second fight of the pay-per-view. Der Zeitpunkt der Unterbrechung war 2:59 der dritten Runde. Watch the KO HIER.

In the eventful and decisive third round, referee Jim Korb deducted two points from Adames for excessive holding. Jedoch, Adames made certain that the point deduction would have no impact on the fight’s result. He dropped Salazar with a lead left hook flush on the chin, a punch that Salazar never saw coming. The 25-year-old Mexican was able to get back to his feet, but Korb called for the stoppage when it was evident that a dazed Salazar was unable to continue.

“I was in control the entire fight, and that’s what reduced him to turning around at times,” said the 27-year-old Adames. “I was working with the jab to the body at first so that was working, and then I came with the left hook. I did my job and followed my strategy from A to Z and was able to succeed the way I wanted to.

“The key moment of the fight was when I managed to disrupt his focus. Once I was able to do that then it was easy pickings for me.”

“I was feeling good in there and I thought I was winning rounds,” said Salazar, whose 15-fight win streak was put to an end with one punch. “But he started grabbing me and that’s when he got me with an uppercut. That swung the fight. I just have to get back to work and keep looking for more opportunities.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, die knallharte Batyr Akhmedov (9-1, 8 KOs) scored a TKO victory over former world champion Argenis Mendez (25-7-3, 12 KOs) in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator. Mendez suffered a right hand injury and did not get off his stool to come out for the ninth round. The official time of the stoppage was 3:00 of round number eight.

“The fight went as planned,” said Akhmedov, who overcame the first cut of his career over his left eye after an accidental head clash in the second round. “We were expecting a tough fight like that. I’ve been out of the ring for a long time, so I needed to get those rounds in. My plan is to fight for the world title next. We knew he would be uncomfortable to fight and tricky. He was headbutting and elbowing me. It was good experience for me.”

In the battle of Olympians, it was Akhmedov who pressed the action and was far busier from the onset. He went to the body early and often, Landung 57 body punches, wearing Mendez down as the rounds passed by. The 30-year-old Akhmedov landed 115 von der 306 power punches he threw, while the 34-year-old Mendez landed 84 seines 223 Macht Schläge, including just 13 body connects. Zum Zeitpunkt des Stillstands, Akhmedov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards.

“Mendez is a tough guy who fights top fighters,” continued Akhmedov. “We knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park. When I hurt him, my corner was telling me to slow down and take my time before going for the knockout.”

“I started feeling (injured) in the second and third round,” said a disappointed Mendez. “My knuckles were broken and I couldn’t throw a punch anymore after I cut him with my right hand in the first round. I tried to keep fighting from the fourth round on, aber ohne Erfolg. It was useless.”

Mit dem Sieg, Akhmedov keeps himself in the running for top fights in the deep 140-pound division. Mendez drops to 2-4-2 in last eight fights.

SHOWTIME will add a special replay of tonight’s pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios to the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Chris “Primetime” Colbert vs. Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar next Saturday, Juli 3 bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT auf Showtime. The replay of tonight’s SHOWTIME PPV headline attraction from State Farm Arena in Atlanta will serve as the opening fight of the live telecast from Carson, Calif. on Independence Day weekend.

ALL ACCESS: DAVIS-BARRIOS EPILOGUE premieres immediately following next week’s live telecast of Kolbert vs. Nyambayar. The Emmy® Award-winning series ALL ACCESS was behind-the-scenes all week in Atlanta to capture never-before-seen moments from fight week. The epilogue will reveal intimate scenes from the locker rooms before and after the fight and inside the ropes from tonight’s action.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Drei Hall of Famers rundeten das SHOWTIME-Sendeteam ab – Emmy® Der preisgekrönte Reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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ATLANTA (Juni 23, 2021) – Four-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario "The Aztec" Barrios took part in a media workout to kick off fight week at the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday ahead of this Saturday’s blockbuster Showtime PPV® Ereignis.

Tickets for the live event presented by Premier Boxing Champions are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what Davis, Barrios and the rest of the fighters in attendance had to say on Wednesday:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m excited to be in this position to be able to give the fans what they want to see, which is an exciting fight. Atlanta showed me love the last time I came, so why not come back?

“This is one of my toughest fights on paper. I’ll be ready and hopefully he’ll be ready, and we’ll give the fans what they want to see.

“Las Vegas is definitely a boxing town. My team is there at Mayweather Promotions and I brought my personal team out there as well. We’re all a family. We train together, get along, and help each other.

“There is no pressure on me, I am just going out there to do my job. It’s just another day at the job for me. Hopefully he’s ready because I’m definitely ready and we can give the fans what they want to see, which is a knockout.

"[Stadtviertel] is a young champion. I’m going up two weight classes to face him. If they don’t give me the respect after this, I don’t know what I have to do. It’s pretty cool. This is actually the first time I’m fighting at this weight class. Whatever opportunities they give me at 135, oder 140, I’ll take them.”

MARIO BARRIOS

“This is all brand new, but I’m taking it all in and excited to be in Atlanta. I’m just excited to go out there on Saturday and give everybody a great fight.

“No doubt about it, Tank is by far the toughest test for another title defense and I’m going to do whatever it takes to be successful on Saturday. There’s going to be fireworks on Saturday.

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for this chance. This is a very winnable fight for me, regardless of what everyone has been saying. I’m just excited to be back in the ring and in Atlanta.

“I think it’s not going to be until we both get in the ring that people realize how much size I really have for 140 Pfund. Irgendwie, he’s still the favorite although he’s the challenger in this fight. I just take that as more motivation for me.

“Height-wise, erreichen. Those are the major advantages. I’m just as dangerous as he is. And just as explosive and just as fast. And I will show that on fight night.

“When they came to me, I said let’s do it but I was like, ‘I’m not going down to 135,’ and they said, ‘Nah, he’s going to come up.’ And I said, ‘Even better.’

“I’ve seen him fight plenty of times. He’s a great fighter and he’s been very successful at the lower weight divisions against the smaller opponents. But this is a different fight for him.

“I didn’t take too much from the Leo Santa Cruz fight. Ich fühlte mich [Gervonta] fought him the way he did because he didn’t respect Santa Cruz’s power. But with our fight he’s going to have no choice and he’s not going to fight me the way he fought Santa Cruz. Whatever he does fight night, I’m going to have to adapt.

“I’ve been boxing just as long as he has and I have an excellent boxing IQ, just as he has. It only takes one punch to change a fight, and he definitely has that one punch. But I’ll find out if that power carries over to 140 Pfund. "

ERICKSON LUBIN

“We always work hard. Every camp is hard. It’s just that this time we added a little longer. We’ve been working since my last fight and I’m just so excited to go out there and display my talents.

“Me and Jeison Rosario, we’re both hungry. I just think I want it more and my preparation is going to speak for itself and the fans can only expect fireworks and the best of me.

“It’s not just one thing we’re working on; we’re working on everything to be our best. Everything is clicking on all cylinders right now. I feel I’m ready to fight. I’ve been ready to fight weeks ago. Everything is going to show on Saturday night.

“I’ve seen him fight against Charlo and others – I’ve seen enough. I know what I have to do to get him out of there. I’m a competitor and want to give the fans the best show.

“My loss affected me and motivated me big time. I know my abilities and I know what I’m capable of, so I just went back to the drawing board and took it all in. I understood how serious this sport is, and how unforgiving this sport is. So I knew I had to go out there and do things different to take my career to another level. That’s what I did.”

CARLOS ADAMES

“I felt great when I got the call to be on this card. I was very happy to get this opportunity.

“There are four corners in the ring, I am going to catch him eventually. Outside of the ring he may be able to run from me, but inside the ring he won’t be able to.

“It’s about a sense of responsibility. I’m always ready to fight regardless of how long I have to prepare. My responsibility is to always be ready whenever I am called upon to put on a good show for the fans.

“It’s a great opportunity and I’m very thankful to PBC and SHOWTIME for having me in consideration. I want to show what I am worth on Saturday.

“I know that my opponent is an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of punches with his right hand. I will be ready for anything. I have the capacity to adapt to whatever he wants to do, so I don’t care what he comes with because I am going to be ready.

“Being with PBC makes me feel closer to the belts. Now all I have to do is go in the ring and show what I am capable of to earn those belts as soon as possible.”

ALEXIS SALAZAR

“I had a lot of emotions when I learned I would be fighting on this card. Mehr als alles, it was a dream come true because I have worked my entire life for this. I thank God for this opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it.

“I can’t stay in front of my opponent for too long, I need to box against him. It’s what I know how to do and it’s what I’ve been preparing to do.

“I feel great and I feel really ready for this fight. This is my first time fighting in Atlanta, it’s a really nice city.

“It’s a great motivation for me to be moved up to the pay-per-view card. I feel more motivated to do what I know how to do. I train and work hard every day, so nothing’s new.

“I want to prove how ready I am and to reach new heights. I want to show people wherever you are from, it’s possible to reach your dreams. I train every day, and work hard every day and there is no better motivation for me than to work this hard and to fight on this stage.

“I’ve been getting great sparring and I’ve been training at Wild Card in Hollywood, and those guys are warriors. All my sparring partners are hungry and this past week they all showed it.

BATYR AKHMEDOV

“It is my first time being in Atlanta and it’s an honor for me to fight here on such a great card in front of such great people.

“Thank you so much for all of your support. I fought Mario in a World Title fight and went through a war, and now we work on the mistakes. I am ready to put on another performance, and I’ll do my best for the fans to enjoy an exciting fight.

“Under my coaches, Joel and Antonio Diaz, I have the best team in the world. It is a learning process every time whether it’s a win, verlieren, oder Unentschieden. You have to make adjustments to your performances and that is what we did.

“I will do my best to bring the action and make the fans remember this fight. I already like the city of Atlanta. You can see right away that people like boxing here. It’s going to be a good card with good fights.

“I am very happy with the experience I have gotten in my previous fights and I expect it to help me in the future.”

Argenis Mendez

"Ich fühle mich großartig, I’m very happy and very excited. I’m very happy to be here today and excited to leave with a victory.

“The most important thing is coming away with the victory. I am very focused on the fight this Saturday.

“The main event is really none of my business because in the end, I am focused on my fight. After Saturday night, I will care about whichever one of the two in the main event wins their fight because then they will be my next opponent.

“I think this will be an interesting fight because boxing has changed. Akhmedov is an Olympian, and despite the fact that he has fewer fights, he lost a controversial decision to Mario Barrios. I think this fight will present a lot of different challenges and it will be an interesting fight for everyone to see on Saturday night.

“My training was a bit peculiar in Manchester, England, which was a different setting for me. Ich liebte jede Sekunde davon. My coach couldn’t be here because of COVID-19 circumstances, but I am still supported by my team right here which is great. I’m really excited to show what I have been working on this Saturday night.”

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. BARRIOS
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “Der Azteke” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “Der Azteke” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

ATLANTA, GA (Juni 23, 2021) – Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry, whose record-breaking verdicts and recoveries have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and Newsweek magazines, is now using his powerhouse image to sponsor undefeated World Champion boxer, Mario “Der Azteke” Stadtviertel (26-0, 17 KOs). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world champion Gervonta "Panzer" Davis, the famed attorney flew in the undefeated Barrios, and gave him the entrance and introduction he deserves, with the red carpet off a private jet accompanied by a professional Aztec Dance Troupe.


Thomas J. Henry’s partnership with Mario “Der Azteke” Barrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). Im Showtime PPV Hauptereignis, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.


The new multi-fight deal will also transcend the sport of boxing and allow Mario Barrios to work alongside Thomas J. Henry on multiple philanthropic endeavors hosted and promoted by Thomas J. Henry and his law firm.


“My initial interest in Mario was derived from his commitment to excellence both in and out of the ring,” said Thomas J. Henry. “He is dedicated to personal growth at all levels, training tirelessly to hone his craft as a boxer while also committing himself to philanthropy and giving back to the San Antonio community. Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate.”


“This experience has been a wild and fun ride and yesterday, as my team and I got picked up in the Bay Area from a private jet that my title sponsor, Thomas J. Henry, provided,” Said Barrios. “Thomas is a well-respected gentleman in the state of Texas, and especially in my hometown of San Antonio, where his law firm headquarters is located. An incredible press conference was waiting me at the airport when I was picking up my family in San Antonio, all because of TJH. All the local media showed up in support of my fight with Gervonta Davis airing this Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV. The press conference was like a movie scene (smiling), with Aztec dancers, DJs, and all, it was great. I’m looking forward to doing some incredible community work with Thomas J. Henry.”


“Right now, my dreams and aspirations are becoming reality as these special moments are happening in real time,” Barrios weiter. “We arrived in Atlanta last night and El Azteca is in warrior spirit, and best believe I’m coming for this man who is trying to take my belt. I want to thank all my San Antonio fans and everyone in Texas for their continued support. I want to let them know that we are going into battle together, as one. Tank has his army of fans, and I have mine. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win.”

Thomas J. Henry is nationally recognized for his charitable events and actions, and regularly seeks out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community.


Im März, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Letztes Jahr, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.
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Super Welterweight Contender Carlos Adames Faces Alexis Salazar in Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV Undercard This Saturday, Juni 26

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Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training

ATLANTA (Juni 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Juni 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Adames vs. Salazar replaces the previously scheduled Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza fight, after Williams was forced to withdraw because of an elbow injury.

The event is headlined by four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he seeks a title in a third weight class against unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden https://www.ticketmaster.com.

A native of Comendador, Dominikanische Republik, Adames (19-1, 15 KOs) fights out of New York City as he seeks to earn a second shot at a world championship. The 27-year-old defeated a slew of contenders on his way to a 2019 title shot that he lost by narrow decision to Patrick Teixeira. Adames defeated former champion Carlos Molina, and contenders Frank Galarza, Joshua Conley and Alejandro Barrera to earn that opportunity at a title.

The 25-year-old Salazar (23-3, 9 KOs) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Zuletzt, Salazar earned a unanimous decision over Ruben Barajas in their December 2020 clash. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Calif., Salazar will fight in the U.S. for the sixth time Saturday night. His previous stateside outing saw him dominate Abraham Cordero to earn a unanimous decision in May 2019.

The non-televised undercard will feature Cuban contender Leduan Barthelemy (16-1-1, 8 KOs) meeting unbeaten Viktor Slavinsky (12-0-1, 6 KOs)in einem Acht-Runde Superfedergewicht Kampf, former title challenger Andres Gutierrez (38-2-1, 25 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, unbeaten prospect Dalton Brodie (1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeaten Trever Bradshaw (1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospect Stacey Selby (2-0, 2 KOs) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. BARRIOS
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Die Pay-per-View-Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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ERICKSON LUBIN VS. JEISON ROSARIO AND JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. BRIAN MENDOZA VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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ATLANTA (Juni 17, 2021) – Top contender Erickson "Hammer" Lubin and former unified champion Jeison Rosario, plus former unified champion Julian "J-Rock" Williams und Brian Mendoza previewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Thursday before they enter the ring on the Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV undercard Saturday, Juni 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Lubin and Rosario will meet in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, while Williams and Mendoza square off for a 10-round super welterweight showdown on the pay-per-view telecast. The telecast also features hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov stepping in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in the opening bout at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden ticketmaster.com.

Das sagten die Konferenzteilnehmer am Donnerstag:

ERICKSON LUBIN

“This has been the best camp of my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it really has been. Ich habe seit meinem letzten Kampf in der Turnhalle gewesen. I made a few mistakes in that fight, but Kevin Cunningham and I have been at it since last year and we’re coming to make a statement.

“This is a stacked card and we’re excited to be a part of it. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the best fighter in this division.

“This is going to be a fan-friendly fight. I can mix it up, box or bang. Rosario always comes forward. The fans are going to love it. I’m not the fighter who tries to find an easy way out. I’m looking to make a statement.

“I think that I’m a totally different fighter than when I trained with his coach, Herman Caicedo. Me and Kevin have worked on a lot of things that regular southpaws don’t have. I’m coming in with a game plan that’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think this is the wrong fight for Rosario to take coming off a knockout loss.

“This fight comes down to who wants it more and who prepared better. I have power too. He’s got to have the skills and have his mind there. I know I’m ready mentally. Ich kann es kaum erwarten zu kämpfen.

“I gained a lot of experience fighting Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha. Those are top contenders. I don’t want any tune-up fights, that’s why I took this fight against Rosario. I gained a lot of confidence and everything is clicking for me right now.

“When I become world champion, I want to be able to say that I’ve beat all the top guys in the division. That’s just how I am. Ich bin ein Wettbewerber. Make sure you tune-in on June 26.

“It doesn’t matter if I knock Rosario out or if I don’t. My job is to look good and come out victorious. I’m going to go in there and show the world that I can make anyone in this division look bad.”

JEISON ROSARIO

“I feel very healthy and very strong. It’s been a great camp so far and probably one of the best camps I’ve had in my career. I’m already at the weight and I am ready to go. The Jermell Charlo fight is the past. That’s over with. This is a new camp and I feel very strong. We’re moving forward.

“I changed trainers just because I was looking for a change. Not necessarily because I lost, but because it was just the right timing. Leider, it came with a loss, but that was not the reason for the change. We’ve known each other for some time. I know Herman Caicedo’s style. It’s no nonsense. Keine Ausreden. It’s all or nothing and that’s what I wanted moving forward.

“First and foremost, I have the power to knockout Lubin and anybody in the 154-pound division. The camp that I’ve had, and the little tidbits of southpaw knowledge that I’ve picked up on, make me confident that I can knock Lubin out.

“What happened in the Charlo fight was the fluke. Me winning the titles was not the fluke. I’m going to show everybody that I will bounce back from that loss and win my next fight. I have no problem taking this fight. It’s not a mistake at all. Dies ist, was wir tun,. We fight. I’m very excited for June 26 and I expect Lubin to bring his best.

“I actually watched the Charlo fight for the first time last night. Offensichtlich, I learned from my mistake and worked to correct it in this camp. I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned from that defeat on June 26.

“At 154 Pfund, I can knock anybody out. I have seen some of Lubin’s fights just as a fan and he is a great fighter. It’s not easy to land shots on him or land a home run shot. So that’s not the game plan. Offensichtlich, there is a game plan and if I do land on him, I feel that I can knock him out. But I won’t just go in there trying to land a shot on the chin.

“I’m the type to take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. This is another opportunity to get right back in the picture and fight for a title, so you have to take this. Not everybody would. Erickson did and I’m cut from the same cloth. It’s the opportunity and the pride of fighting the best.”

JULIAN WILLIAMS

“Camp is going really well. I’ve been out in Las Vegas with SugarHill Steward grinding and putting in the work. The fans can expect an explosive performance and a victory for myself on June 26.

“I just have to be myself on June 26. I think I’m more skilled than anyone else in the division and I plan on proving that again against Brian Mendoza.

“I’ve known who Brian Mendoza is. I expect him to get beat. Er ist ein anständiger Kämpfer, but victory is the only thing on my mind.

“I don’t want to talk about what happened before the Rosario fight because it’s in the past. I don’t want to make any excuses. It wasn’t that I didn’t focus or train hard. Jetzt, I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared to win.

“With me, you’re always going to see a hungry and focused fighter in the ring. I don’t know if I’ll look much different. I think with a new coach it takes some time for the changes to start setting in.

“I went through a four-week training camp before my fight in December was cancelled because I got COVID-19. It was almost a full camp and it definitely kept me motivated going into this next training camp for this fight.

“I’m the best fighter in the division. I just lost, that’s all. LeBron James and Michael Jordan had bad nights, I can have a bad night too. I’m still the best in the division and I’m anxious to get back in the ring.”

BRIAN MENDOZA

“Training camp has been going great. I’m out here in Las Vegas, zu. I’ve just been grinding. This is a very big opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. Everybody can expect one hundred percent and everything I have in me.

“It’s not about looking back at the one blemish on my record and crying about what happened in the past. There’s always a million excuses behind the scenes, aber es ist, was es. I learned from that loss and you guys have seen the change in my performances since that fight and how I was more comfortable at 154 pounds in my next fight. I feel like this next fight will pull out even more from me. You guys will see another big jump in my skill level on June 26.

“I do feel that I have everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose. I keep telling people on fight night that you’re not going to see somebody that’s just happy to be here and happy to get to this point. I have big goals and this is the perfect fight. So you’re going to see me coming with everything I have and coming for the victory. I have everything to gain.

“I feel like I’m catching Julian Williams at the right time because of where I am in my career. It’s about me. This is the right time. I’m 27-years-old and I’ve been a pro for many years now. I just feel like the schooling that I’ve had is really starting to come out and I’m hitting that next level. I’m not worried about what’s going on with Williams. I know he’s still coming with everything he has to prove that he still has it and that he’s still in the mix.

“A lot of people get to this point and they get a big fight like this and they think they’ve made it. They get happy just to be here, but you won’t see that at all with me. I’ve always visualized being at the top of this sport and climbing to the very top. I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity and you’re going to see somebody very hungry on June 26.”

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions

“This is a really terrific card from top to bottom. Julian Williams is one of my favorite fighters. He’s a former unified champion who’s going to take on the tough Brian Mendoza. Williams is looking to make a big statement that he’s still a force and that he’s ready to get back in the mix with the other top 154-pounders.

“The co-main event could be a main event on its own. With Lubin and Rosario, we’re really excited to see who will emerge from that fight ready to challenge for a world title once again. We can’t wait for June 26.”