WBA Super Lightweight Champion Barrios Takes on Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Headlining SHOWTIME PPV®Samstag, Juni 26 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta Klicken HIER für Fotos von Esther Lin / Showtime Klicken HIER für Fotos von Mayweather Promotions HAYWARD, CALIF. (Juni 10, 2021) – Unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario "The Aztec" Barrios shared updates on training camp and previewed his upcoming showdown against four-time world championGervonta "Panzer" Davis before they square off in the SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Juni 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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 werdenticketmaster.com.
The 26-year-old Barrios will be looking for a signature victory on June 26, and will bring a 5 ½ inch height advantage into the matchup against Davis. Since moving up to 140-pounds, Barrios is 9-0 mit acht Vorprägungen, and scored multiple knockdowns in the only fight that went the distance, his title-winning performance over Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native is buoyed by having renowned veteran trainer Virgil Hunter in his corner.
Here is what Barrios and Hunter had to say about training camp, Davis and more:
MARIO BARRIOS
“This is a huge opportunity for me. Gervonta Davis has a huge name in the sport and outside of it. This is the type of fight that can accelerate both of our names after June 26.
“I think Gervonta and his team might have bit off more than they could chew with this fight. I’m not one to talk too much, but we’ll see how it plays out when we step into the ring on June 26.
“’Tank’ is going to be in there with a full blown 140-pounder. He’s not going against someone past their prime or going up in weight. I’m a guy who goes out and gets stoppages. He’s facing someone just as dangerous as he is, but two weight classes higher than what he’s used to seeing.
“We know Gervonta is a dangerous fighter. We know the threat that we have in front of us. But I’m just as dangerous, if not more dangerous. I’ve been dangerous at 140 pounds for quite some time now.
“I have speed, power and explosiveness, just like Gervonta. But I have the length and physical stature to present problems that he’s never faced before.
“I know that I have power that carries from round one through round 12. He’s not used to being at this weight and we’re going to see how he handles that move up.
“I’m confident because I have a great team behind me. I’ve had a tremendous training camp. I go into every fight with confidence in my preparation. Just like every fight, I’m more than prepared for fight night.
“This is going to be fireworks from the opening bell. We have everything we need to make this the ‘Fight of the Year’.
“This is the moment that I’ve been dreaming of since I was a kid. It just goes to show that everything I’ve been working for my whole life is now unfolding in front of me. This is just the beginning and I’m ready to seize this opportunity.”
VIRGIL HUNTER, Barrios’ Trainer
“The preparation is going really well. We feel really good. Mario is as ready as he can be, so we’re looking forward to an exciting fight. He understands the importance of this fight. It’s a career-defining fight at this stage of his career, so he understands the significance of it. He understands what a victory means and what a setback means. He understands right where he is. His career is still in front of him because he’s a young fighter. But at this stage, it’s a very important fight and a victory would mean a lot.
“You always have to acknowledge ‘Tank’s’ punching power. You have to acknowledge his quickness and his IQ. His attributes appear to be very much real from what I’ve seen. There’s not anything about him that you cannot take seriously. You have to take everything about him seriously. He’s got a good corner and good people behind him so that makes for a formidable opponent.
“Mario’s reach and height is an advantage if you know how to use it to your advantage. It could be an advantage or could be a disadvantage. The thing is that we’re going to find the avenues to take advantage of it and make it work for us. Andererseits, it could be a disadvantage. Height and reach has never meant much to me in boxing because there are ways to overcome each stature that a fighter possesses. It’s who imposes their strategy and who imposes their will on the other who I think is going to come out victorious.
“The work ethic is there. Mario has a high ceiling that he hasn’t reached yet. He’s going towards that, but when he came here, he came with a high ceiling. A lot of fighters come and they’ve reached their ceiling, so there’s only so much you can do with them. But Mario has a lot of room for improvement and growth and I would say the best Mario Barrios is coming a couple years from now. But that doesn’t mean that he won’t be victorious on June 26. He definitely has what it takes to be victorious.”
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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. Former unified super welterweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams returns to the ring to take on Brian Mendoza 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.
GERVONTA DAVIS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS Four-Time World Champion Davis Prepares for SHOWTIME PPV®Main Event Showdown Against WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Saturday, Juni 26 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta Klicken HIER für Fotos von Esther Lin / Showtime Klicken HIER für Fotos von Mayweather Promotions Klicken HIER für Fotos von Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS (Juni 10, 2021) – Four-time world championGervonta "Panzer" Davis held a media workout in Las Vegas Wednesday as he approaches his showdown against WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario "The Aztec" Barrios which headlines a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Juni 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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.
One of boxing’s biggest stars at just 26-years-old, Davis moves up to 140-pounds for the first time in his career as he aims to add super lightweight champion to his stellar resume. With a victory, Davis will hold world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez.
Here is what Davis, along with trainerCalvin Ford, und Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, had to say Wednesday from the Mayweather Boxing Club:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“We can’t say who the bigger puncher is until we get in that ring and test his power. It doesn’t matter who is stronger, I want to be better than him across the board and in every aspect of the game.
“People who are here in the gym with me see a lot of things that I don’t need to bring out, even in my fights. Floyd is always telling me to box and use my skills, and don’t always look for the knockout. This camp we’ve actually been working on getting back to that and letting the knockout come.
"Für mich, greatness is just not going backwards. I just want to keep going forward no matter what. No matter who’s in front of me, I just have to go through them. Where I’m from, a lot of people don’t make it out, so I’m doing something right. It doesn’t even have to be an opponent, it can be something outside of the ring. I’m always chasing greatness.
“My thing is just beat whoever is put in front of me. When it’s time, we’ll see who the top guy is. Bis dann, I don’t need to speak on any other fighter than the one in front of me.
“Barrios and I have been through the amateurs together. He’s known what I’ve been doing. It’s crazy how life works out sometimes.
“I’m a team player, so whatever my team tells me has to be done to better myself, I’m all for it. That’s what’s made me so good. I don’t just stand out by myself. I have the best team in boxing.
“My last fight people complained that Leo Santa Cruz was too small, so I’m basically going out there and showing that a size difference doesn’t matter. I’m going to beat whoever they put in front of me. I’m trying to chase greatness.
“I’m definitely looking to walk down the bigger guy. He might feel like he can walk me down. I was definitely watching Floyd fight a much bigger guy in Logan Paul and taking a few pointers from it.
“I don’t know what Barrios will bring, but from my side, I’m bringing everything I’ve got. You know whenever I fight, I’m bringing something for the fans to enjoy.”
CALVIN FORD, Davis 'Trainer
“’Tank’s’ pay-per-view numbers opened up the doors for the rest of them. It’s because of ‘Tank’s’ social media. When people ask me why people gravitate towards him – he’s just like any kid that’s coming up from the inner cities. Look at basketball players – inner cities. Look at football players – inner cities. He’s showing them that if you put the right people around you and you put your mind to something, alles ist möglich.
“’Tank’, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia will be the Four Kings if the fights happen. Lassen Sie uns halten es wirklich. Jetzt, they’re doing the same thing that the Four Kings did at the beginning stage. All we have to do is sit back and let the minds that be, do their thing. It’s going to happen. All these fights that people want to see are going to happen.
“Have you noticed that ‘Tank’ don’t call anybody out? He never did. But if you put him in front of somebody, he’s going to show you. If you know ‘Tank’ from the amateurs, he’s going to show up in the ring. He’s like a baby Mike Tyson.
“The weight isn’t what I’m focused on, it’s actually the opponent. When I started studying the opponent, his coach and I go way back in the amateurs. When we see each other, we know each other. It’s about the minds. He knows his athlete and I know my athlete. In dieser Nacht, it’s about the minds. It’s about who is going to hold fast to what they’re supposed to be doing. That’s the fight for me.
“I wouldn’t say this is the toughest test of ‘Tank’s’ career because nobody can show me the best of ‘Tank’ yet. I know the best of ‘Tank’. Ya’ll ain’t seen ‘Tank’.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions
“From top to bottom this is one of those pay-per-view events that you don’t want to miss. Anytime you have the most exciting fighter in the sport, you know it’s going to be big. Don’t expect anything less on June 26.
“Coach Calvin Ford is a tremendous trainer who’s been with Gervonta since day one and they have a great game plan in place. I fully expect him to be able to execute. But Barrios is coming for him. He’s got a great trainer himself in Virgil Hunter and has made great progression with Virgil.
“We know this is going to be a tough fight, but Gervonta just has to figure it out from the opening bell. And I believe he’ll do that, but it will take some time. Barrios is looking to upset the apple cart.
“Gervonta is molding into his comfort zone. He’s becoming more comfortable with the media because he truly understands what he has in front of him. He knows that his ceiling is to be the biggest star in the sport. On the inside of the ring though, nothing has changed.
“The co-feature is a terrific bout with Erickson Lubin taking on Jeison Rosario. That’s going to be a very entertaining fight. A win for Lubin puts him one step closer to his ultimate goal. Lubin feels like he’s the best in the weight class and eventually right that wrong of his loss to Jermell Charlo. But he has a tough rugged fighter in front of him and that should be an exciting bout.
“Former unified champion Julian Williams is looking to bounce back against Brian Mendoza on the pay-per-view. Julian is obviously one of the top fighters in the division, and he’s looking to get back what he lost.
“In the opening bout the very tough Batyr Akhmedov is up against Argenis Mendez, who is always in go-mode. So it really shows you how highly entertaining this card is all the way through. I’m really excited to be back at State Farm Arena.”
(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / Showtime) “Barrios is coming with power, and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Möge der Beste gewinnen," – Davis “We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him," – Stadtviertel Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Seeks Title In A Third Division Against Unbeaten Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Headlining A SHOWTIME PPV® Samstag, Juni 26 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From State Farm Arena In Atlanta Klicken HIER für Fotos von Esther Lin / Showtime Klicken HIER für Fotos von Mayweather Promotions ATLANTA (Mai 20, 2021) – Four-time world championGervonta "Panzer" Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario "The Aztec" Barrios went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their SHOWTIME PPV main event taking place Saturday, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
One of boxing’s biggest stars at just 26-years-old, Davis will take on a career-defining challenge in the undefeated Barrios, as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class. With a victory, Davis will hold world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few fighters in history. Standing in his way is the undefeated 26-year-old Barrios, Wem gehört ein 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign and holds a six-inch height advantage over Davis.
Davis returns to fight at State Farm Arena after selling out the venue in December 2019 during a star-studded event that saw him stop former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in the 12thand final round to capture a lightweight title.
Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, morgen in den Verkauf gehen, Freitag, Mai 21 bei 10 a.m. UND, und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at State Farm Arena:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Camp has been great for me. We know that Barrios is a bigger guy and that he can punch. We’re working hard each day in the gym, because we’re going up against a big task on June 26.
“We all have challenges we go through in life, and that’s what makes us strong. This is another challenge that I have on my road to success. I’m ready to walk through it and keep pushing.
“We know this is a dangerous fight. Barrios is coming with power and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Möge der Beste gewinnen.
“I took this fight because I want to be great. All the other big names at lightweight had scheduled fights so I felt like I wanted to go out and beat the best fighter out there for me.
“Even if he is bigger than me on fight night, es spielt keine rolle. This is all part of the sport. My goal is to break him down. If I can get him out of there, I’ll get him out of there. If it goes 12 Runde, so soll es sein. He’s big and strong, but he’s never faced anyone like me.
“We have to wait and see what happens on fight night. Different styles dictate what I need to show in the fight. We’ll see what he brings to the table, and then we’ll capitalize off of it.
“I’m not worried about losing any speed by adding weight. I’m going to be quick regardless. I think I’m going to be at my best at 140-pounds.
“Like all of the rest of my fights, this is going to be action packed. Don’t go get popcorn during the fight, because it could end at any moment. I bring what boxing needs, and that’s excitement. We all know when I fight, it’s never a boring fight. Von der ersten Runde, until whenever it ends, I just keep coming, in all of my fights. That’s what you’re going to see June 26.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“This is a huge opportunity for me. ‘Tank’ called me out. I know he’s trying to do something great, but this is a dangerous fight for him. It’s going to be an action-packed fight. We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him.
“I fight to represent my city and my people. I’m going to go out there and do my best to make everybody proud.
“They might be looking at my fight against Batyr Akhmedov closely. But I think he has a totally different style and that this fight will be different than what they expect if they just watch that match. I don’t know what they see in me to want this fight, but none of it matters to me. All the questions are going to be answered on June 26.
“’Tank’ is jumping up two weight classes. He’s doing something a lot of great fighters have done. He even said it: this isn’t an easy fight for him. We’re ready to face the best version of ‘Tank’ that anyone has ever seen and it’s going to be war.
“I was surprised when his name was brought up to me. But whether you like ‘Tank’ or not, he has one of the biggest names in boxing. This is the type of fight that can skyrocket my name up there to the top level of the sport.
“’Tank’ is a good fighter and a very explosive fighter. There is the question of whether he’s bringing his power up to 140. I don’t have any concerns about it though. He’s the guy who has to show people he can handle my power at this weight.
“I’m excited to be fighting in Atlanta. This is my first time here actually but I know the fans here are very passionate. I’m expecting to see a great turnout here at State Farm Arena.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions
“’Tank’ is a generational fighter. He has certain abilities that others just don’t. He’s special, but this is a dangerous fight for him. This is a tremendous challenge and I’m really excited for this fight.
“Atlanta is a hot market. Obviously the first fight they had in a long time was ‘Tank’ vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa and it was a packed sold out crowd in this building. The fans really enjoyed it. The city needs big events like this. We told the fans we were coming back and here we are.
“’Tank’ is chasing history. When you look back at a lot of all-time greats, they’ve gone through things no one else ever has. Looking to be a three-division champion at 26 years old is another example of him chasing greatness like that.
“’Tank’ is the most exciting fighter in the entire sport and he gives the fans what they want to see. He puts butts in seats. People gravitate to the way he fights. This new generation of fans that we have, they love him.”
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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. Former unified super welterweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams returns to the ring to take on Brian Mendoza 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.
FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS SEEKS TITLE IN A THIRD DIVISION AGAINST UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV® Samstag, Juni 26 IN A PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT LIVE FROM STATE FARM ARENA IN ATLANTA Top Contender Erickson Lubin and Former Unified Champion Jeison Rosario Battle in WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event Former Unified Champion Julian Williams Takes On Rugged Contender Brian Mendoza and Hard-Hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov Duels Former World Champion Argenis Mendez In Pay-Per-View Action Beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Tickets on Sale Friday at 10 a.m. UND! ATLANTA (Mai 19, 2021) – Four-time world championGervonta "Panzer" Davis will take on a career-defining challenge as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario "The Aztec" 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.
The pay-per-view undercard will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders asErickson "Hammer" Lubin faces former unified championJeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight championJulian "J-Rock" Williams returns to the ring for the first time in 18 months to take onBrian Mendozain a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting OlympianBatyr Akhmedovsteps in against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast 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, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. UND, und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
One of boxing’s biggest stars at just 26-years-old, Davis moves up to 140-pounds for the first time in his career as he aims to add super lightweight champion to his stellar resume. Davis has already captured titles at 130 and 135-pounds. With a victory, Davis will hold world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. Standing in his way is the undefeated 25-year-old Barrios, Wem gehört ein 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign while holding a six-inch height advantage over Davis.
“Gervonta Davis is looking to become a three-division world champion, and has a big undertaking in front of him in challenging Barrios for his WBA title at 140-pounds,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “Barrios is a warrior, and this is going to be Davis’ toughest fight to date. Atlanta, be ready for a show on June 26!"
Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) delivered a highlight-reel knockout in his last fight, producing another sensational and memorable performance that has made him a popular draw throughout the country. Davis stopped four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz with one powerful uppercut in that October 2020 fight and put Santa Cruz down and out for the first time in his illustrious career. Von Mayweather Promotions gefördert, Davis will make his second headline appearance on pay-per-view as he has asserted himself as a must-see headline attraction in his first pay-per-view
Davis first burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® im Januar 2017. Damals, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. The Baltimore-native also owns knockout performances in world title fights over Jesus Cuellar in 2018 and Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019. Die 2019 triumph over Gamboa came at a sold out State Farm Arena, during a year that also saw him fill venues in his hometown of Baltimore and Southern California.
“I’m excited to make history on June 26 in Atlanta and become a three-division world champion,", Sagte Davis. “Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for my fight against Gamboa and I couldn’t wait to come back and headline a spectacular SHOWTIME PPV card. Mario Barrios is an undefeated champion, but he hasn’t ever faced anyone like me before. Moving up to 140-pounds is a big challenge but I’ve been working hard in camp and I’ll be ready. Thank you to my whole team for making this historic boxing event possible. Make sure you get your tickets early because this fight is definitely selling out! Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you!"
Stadtviertel (26-0, 17 KOs) captured his 140-pound championship in September 2019, scoring two knockdowns and fighting through a cut to win a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native trains in Oakland, Calif., under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. In seinem jüngsten Ausflug, Barrios knocked out Ryan Karl in the sixth-round of their clash on the pay-per-view undercard of Davis vs. Santa Cruz.
Standing nearly six-feet tall, Barrios debuted as a pro at super bantamweight in 2013 and had success moving up the rankings in the super featherweight division. His first 140-pound bout came in 2017 and saw him increase his power from his previous performances. At super lightweight, Barrios has scored knockouts in every fight except the title-winning performance against Akhmedov, where his power was still on display with a pair of knockdowns.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME PPV is a dream come true and an opportunity that I’m going to take full advantage of,“, sagte Barrios. “Gervonta Davis is a pound-for-pound champion and it’s going to be an honor sharing the ring with him. This fight is my shining moment and the pinnacle of the boxing world, on the biggest stage possible. Boxing fans around the globe will be watching this fight and I’m coming to shock the world. To all my Mexican fans, I’m going to bring this historic victory home for La Raza.”
The 25-year-old Lubin (23-1, 16 KOs) has put together an impressive five-bout winning streak since a loss to unified 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017. In seinem jüngsten Ausflug, he defeated U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha by unanimous decision in September of last year. Prior to the victory over Gausha, he became the first person to stop former champion Ishe Smith, in addition to a dominating victory over Nathaniel Gallimore in October 2019. Ein gebürtiger Orlando, Fla., Lubin is trained by acclaimed coach Kevin Cunningham as he continues his quest toward another title opportunity. Nach einer stellaren Amateur-Karriere, Lubin wurde Profi bei 18 Jahre alt in 2013, eventually being named “Prospect Of The Year” by ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.
“I’m so ready for this fight and we’ve been working hard in preparation for Rosario,“, sagte Lubin. “This fight is another step closer to getting that world title shot. Coach Cunningham and I have a great game plan in place. We know this is going to be a tough fight and the fans are going to see a much-improved version of myself. I’ve taken my training to the next level during this training camp. Rosario is a former world champion who I know is going to bring his best, which is going to make for a great night of boxing. This card is stacked, but I’m going to steal the show with an incredible performance. I will not be denied, I’m coming out on top. It’s Hammer Time!"
Rosenkranz (20-2-1, 14 KOs) will look to climb back into world title contention after losing his 154-pound belts to Jermell Charlo in their September 2020 clash. The 26-year-old captured the WBA and IBF belts by stopping Julian Williams in one of 2020’s biggest upsets. Geboren in der Dominikanischen Republik und kämpft jetzt in Miami, Rosario rode an eight-fight unbeaten streak into the showdown with Williams, including victories over 154-pound contenders Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach, Jorge Cota and Marcos Hernandez. Coming into the Charlo matchup, Rosario had established his power by earning a stoppage victory or scoring a knockdown in seven of his previous nine contests.
“I make no excuses for losing the fight to Charlo, but that was then, and this is now,” said Rosario. “I have turned to a new page in my career with my new trainer Herman Caicedo. I will not lose again, especially in this fight against Lubin. He’s a great contender, and I respect his abilities, but I will knock him out on June 26.”
Williams aus Philadelphia (27-2-1, 16 KOs) became a unified world champion at 154-pounds in May 2019 when he upset Jarrett Hurd in one of the year’s best fights, winning a close-quarters brawl by unanimous decision. The 31-year-old dropped the titles in his first defense, losing to Jeison Rosario in January 2020. Williams had been riding a five-fight winning streak going into the Rosario matchup, in which he added victories over former champion Ishe Smith and hard-hitting contender Nathaniel Gallimore to his ledger.
“This has been the longest layoff of my career, so I’m excited to get back in the ring,", Sagte Williams. “Mendoza is a decent fighter. I’ve even been in the gym with him and he’s a good guy. But on June 26, it’s going to be all business. I just need to come out on top. He doesn’t have anything that I haven’t seen before. I know he’ll be ready because this is like the Super Bowl for him. So I know he’ll be ready, but I’ll be ready too. If I’m able to get the win, then it’s on to bigger and better opportunities. But I’m definitely not looking past Brian because I know how seriously he’s taking this fight.”
Mendoza (19-1, 13 KOs) earned a career best-victory in his last outing, beating veteran contender Thomas LaManna by unanimous decision in August 2020. Die 27-jährige hat gekämpft professionell seit 2014, with his only defeat coming by a narrow split-decision in November 2019 against Larry Gomez. Mendoza was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he won two New Mexico Golden Gloves Championships as an amateur, and currently fights out of Las Vegas.
“This fight against Julian Williams is just the fight I’ve been waiting for,” said Mendoza. “I’m planning to take full advantage of the opportunity. Julian Williams is a great fighter, but after June 26, the whole world is going to know that I belong at this level.”
Born in Uzbekistan and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Akhmedov (8-1, 7 KOs) represented Turkey at the 2016 Olympische Spiele. The 30-year-old turned pro in 2017 and won his first seven pro fights, with six coming by knockout. His lone blemish came in an action-packed title fight against Mario Barrios in September 2019, where he was able to survive two knockdowns to make it a close fight, before eventually losing by decision. Zuletzt, Akhmedov blasted out Ray Perez in the first round of their September 2020 clash.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for a big fight on June 26,” said Akhmedov. “I’ve been training hard to get another shot at the title. I know that if I make a big statement and defeat a former world champion in Mendez, I expect my next fight will be for the title. I’m always in exciting fights that fans love, and this matchup is going to be no different.”
A former super featherweight champion, Mendez (25-6-3, 12 KOs) has a reputation for providing stiff challenges to the sport’s best and has proven to be a durable contender at 140-pounds, including his most recent outing that saw him drop a split-decision to Richardson Hitchins last December. In 2019, Mendez fought to back-to-back draws against super lightweight contenders Anthony Peterson and Juan Heraldez. Born in San Juan de La Maguana, Dominikanische Republik, Mendez now fights out of Yonkers, N.Y.. and owns victories over Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach and former titlist Miguel Vazquez. He has also gone toe-to-toe with former champions Rances Barthelemy and Robert Easter Jr.
“I am ready for anything Akhmedov brings and then a world title fight after,” said Mendez. “I believe that I beat Hitchins in my last fight, even though I was coming off a long layoff. I’m in great shape right now. Akhmedov is a hard puncher, but the fans are going to see me shine against him. There is a lot left in my tank and that will be obvious to everyone on June 26.”
"Ich muss beweisen, dass ich der böseste Mann im Sport binam Samstagabend," – Davis „Jeder hat seine Meinung zu diesem Kampf. Es ist meine Aufgabe, da rauszugehen und den Zweiflern das Gegenteil zu beweisen," – Santa Cruz Der dreifache Weltmeister Davis und der vierteilige Weltmeister Santa Cruz treffen sich im Halloween-Thriller im Alamodome in San Antonio als Headliner SHOWTIME PPV® An diesem Samstag, Oktober 31 im Event präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions Klicken HIER für Fotos von Esther Lin / Showtime® Klicken HIER für Fotos von Sean Michael Ham / Mayweather Promotions SAN ANTONIO, TX – Oktober 29, 2020 – Dreimaliger Weltmeister Gervonta "Panzer" Davis und Vier-Divisions-Champion Leo "Das Erdbeben" Santa Cruz Bei einer abschließenden Pressekonferenz am Donnerstag wurde eine Vorschau auf das mit Spannung erwartete SHOWTIME PPV gezeigt (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) Der Showdown des Hauptereignisses findet an diesem Samstag statt, Oktober 31 von Alamodome in San Antonio in einer Veranstaltung von Premier Boxing Champions präsentiert.
Zwei der elektrisierendsten Kämpfer des Sports, Davis und Santa Cruz kämpfen um die WBA Super Featherweight und WBA Lightweight Championships in einem Matchup, bei dem die unglaubliche Kraft von Davis gegen den unerbittlichen Druck von Santa Cruz antritt.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz wird von Mayweather Promotions gefördert, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions und Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei Ticketmaster.com gekauft werden. Das Alamodome hat einen umfassenden Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsplan zum Schutz vor der Ausbreitung des Coronavirus implementiert. Alle Fans, die an der Veranstaltung teilnehmen, werden beim Eintritt überprüft und müssen eine Maske tragen sowie die Richtlinien zur sozialen Distanzierung befolgen. Die Tickets werden in Sitzblöcken verteilt, die als „Pods“ bezeichnet werden, um den Abstand zwischen Gruppen zu wahren, die nicht von derselben Partei stammen. Weitere Informationen, Besuch Alamodome.com.
Das sagten die Konferenzteilnehmer am Donnerstag:
GERVONTA DAVIS
„Mein Team und ich haben beschlossen, unser Camp nach Las Vegas zu verlegen, damit wir ein perfektes Camp haben können. Wir verbrachten 15 Wochen im Training, Ich bin also gut vorbereitet. Hoffentlich ist Leo gut vorbereitet und wir geben den Fans, was sie sehen wollen.
"Wir wissen, dass Leo mit vielen Schlägen kommen wird und ich werde explosiv sein. Es geht darum, den Fans etwas Gutes zu tun. Ich bin dankbar, in dieser Position zu sein und bin bereit. Samstagabend wird eine unvergessliche Nacht.
„Ihm nichts wegzunehmen, Yuriorkis Gamboa versuchte nur, gegen mich zu überleben. Es ist schwieriger, Schläge abzuwehren, wenn jemand nicht versucht, den Kampf zu führen. Ich weiß, dass Leo kommen wird, um zu kämpfen. Ich denke, diese Leistung wird mich auf die nächste Stufe bringen.
"Ich glaube nicht, dass ich ihn ausschalten muss, Ich muss einfach rausgehen und großartig sein. Vergiss alles andere, Ich muss nur rausgehen und allen zeigen, dass ich der Top-Typ in der Boxwelt bin. Das ist mein Hauptziel.
"Michael Jordan las die Zeitung und tat, was sie sagten, er könne es nicht. Das ist was ich tue. Ich muss beweisen, dass ich am Samstagabend der böseste Mann im Sport bin.
"Leo wird kommen, um zu kämpfen, und es geht nur darum, dass ich das tue, was ich am besten kann. Sie können das Potenzial eines Kämpfers von außen sehen, aber man muss sehen, dass es tatsächlich in einem Kampf herauskommt, um es zu glauben. In dieser Position bin ich. Jeder weiß, dass ich großartig bin, Ich muss es nur zeigen.
"Leo hat gezeigt, dass er ein erstklassiger Kämpfer ist, und er tritt gegen einen Sprengstoff an, mächtiger Kämpfer wie ich. Ich denke, der Gewinner sollte oben sein 10 der Pfund-für-Pfund-Liste.
„Floyd Mayweather hat mir gerade gesagt, ich soll trotz allem, was mit der Pay-per-View-Woche einhergeht, konzentriert bleiben. Ich muss zuerst die Arbeit erledigen, Aber tun Sie auch alles, was dazu gehört, der nächste Pay-per-View-Star zu sein.
"Ich bin einer dieser Kämpfer, die wissen, wie man sich konzentriert, wenn ich etwas Großes vor mir habe. Keiner der großen Kämpfer vor mir ist eingefroren, wenn es Zeit für die Krise ist. Ich konnte mich immer konzentrieren, wenn große Dinge auf dem Spiel stehen. Das habe ich für dieses Trainingslager getan.
"Ich konzentriere mich nicht wirklich auf jemanden, der nicht Leo Santa Cruz ist. Ich kann Leo nicht übersehen. Soweit jeder andere Kämpfer da draußen, Sie sind mir gerade nicht wichtig. Ich werde es auf dem Weg beweisen. Dies ist ein Schritt näher, um den Punkt zu beweisen, den ich beweisen möchte. “
LEO SANTA CRUZ
"Davon habe ich immer geträumt. Als ich ein kleiner Junge war, Ich wollte auf dieser Bühne sein. Ich lebe diesen Traum und bin sehr glücklich und aufgeregt. Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass ich es schaffen würde. Ich dachte, es wäre wie ein Lottogewinn. Aber danke an die Fans, Ich bin hier, wo ich bin.
"Ich stehe vor dem besten Kämpfer der Division. Wenn du der Beste sein willst, du musst das Beste schlagen. Ich muss gegen den besten Kämpfer antreten. Ich wollte mich herausfordern. Ich weiß, dass dies ein gefährlicher Kampf für mich ist, aber ich möchte mich testen.
"Wir haben beide gelitten und viel durchgemacht, um hierher zu kommen. Keiner von uns möchte dorthin zurückkehren, wo wir angefangen haben. Ich weiß also, dass wir beide den Fans einen großartigen Kampf liefern werden.
„Ich habe das Herz eines mexikanischen Kriegers. Mein Vater hat mir gesagt, ich soll einen klugen Kampf führen, aber obwohl er das sagen wird, Es besteht eine gute Chance, dass ich manchmal mit ihm kämpfe. Egal was, Wir werden einen Weg finden, ihn zu schlagen.
"Ich mache mir keine Sorgen, der Außenseiter zu sein. Jeder hat seine Meinung. Es ist meine Aufgabe, da rauszugehen und den Zweiflern das Gegenteil zu beweisen. Ich habe hart trainiert, um dort rauszugehen und diesen Samstag zu machen.
"Gervonta ist der beste Gegner, dem ich je begegnet bin. Er ist der stärkste Kämpfer, dem ich je begegnet bin. Die Kämpfe zwischen Abner Mares und Carl Frampton waren eine großartige Erfahrung für diese Art von Kampf. Ich habe viel aus diesen vier Kämpfen gelernt und seitdem viel mehr gelernt.
„Es würde mir die Welt bedeuten, ein Fünf-Divisionen-Champion zu werden. Es wäre ein weiterer wahr gewordener Traum. Ich würde den Nachnamen von Santa Cruz genau dort oben mit den Besten setzen.
"Gervonta ist ein großer Kerl und ich weiß, dass er hart getroffen wird. Aber ich habe mit größeren Jungs im ganzen Camp trainiert und ich konnte alles nehmen, was auf mich geworfen wurde.
„Die Fans möchten, dass du einen Hin- und Her-Krieg machst. Ich weiß, dass ich gegen Gervonta klug kämpfen muss. Ich werde mich so sehr wie möglich bemühen, auf den Rat meines Vaters zu hören.
„Ich habe diesen Kampf definitiv genommen, um die Kritiker zu beruhigen. Die Leute sagten, ich wollte nicht gegen die großen Namen kämpfen. Also habe ich mich der größten Herausforderung in der Division gestellt und das ist Gervonta Davis.
„Ich überlasse die Meinungen den Fans und Medien. Meine Aufgabe ist es, den Sieg zu holen und den Fans einen großartigen Kampf zu liefern. Ich werde mein Bestes geben und alles im Ring lassen. "
CALVIN FORD, Davis 'Trainer
„Camp war großartig. Es war unglaublich. Ich schätze die Arbeit, die er geleistet hat, sehr. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, Tank im Ring zu sehen. Ich freue mich auf großartige Leistungen beider Kämpfer.
"Tank" hat viele Dinge erreicht, zu denen ich ihn gebeten habe, Aber das ist der Höhepunkt von allen hier. Beide Familien sind dieselbe Linie mit unterschiedlichen Wegen gegangen. Beide haben die Chance, mit diesem Sieg zu Größen zu werden.
"Jedes Mal, wenn ich jetzt auf" Tank "schaue, Ich erinnere mich an die jüngeren Jahre im Fitnessstudio mit ihm als Kind. Jetzt ist er der Mann, für den ich ihn immer angesehen habe. Er ist ein Familienvater, Geschäftsmann und ein wunderbarer Kämpfer. Es ist erstaunlich zu sehen, dass einer meiner Jungs erwachsen ist. "
JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz 'Vater und Trainer
„Wir hatten ein wirklich gutes Trainingslager und verstehen die Bedeutung dieses Kampfes. Leo ist auf diesen Kampf am Samstag voll vorbereitet und ich erwarte von ihm eine großartige Leistung.
"Ich bin sehr dankbar, hier zu sein. Ich bin so glücklich, mit meinem Sohn für einen so großen Kampf hier zu sein und ihn führen und ihm helfen zu können, seinen Traum zu verwirklichen.
„Wir wissen, dass Davis ein sehr starker und versierter Kämpfer ist. Aber Leo hat es gerade benutzt, um ihn jeden Tag im Fitnessstudio zu motivieren, und das wirst du am Samstag sehen können. "
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Präsident, Sport- und Eventprogrammierung, Showtime Networks Inc..
„Einer der größten Gründe, warum ich das Boxen liebe, ist, dass wir junge Männer beobachten können, wie "Tank" Davis und Leo Santa Cruz, entwickeln und reifen direkt vor unseren Augen. Dies ist unser neunter Kampf mit "Tank" und 13th mit Leo. Wir haben sie als Kämpfer reifen sehen und wir haben sie als junge Männer reifen sehen. Wir haben gesehen, wie sie gekämpft haben, Schweiß, und Triumph. Wir haben gesehen, wie sie Väter wurden. "
"Ich erinnere mich an das erste Mal, als ich 'Tank' traf., Es war April 2016 in Washington, D.C. Er war auf der nicht im Fernsehen übertragenen Karte eines Kampfes mit Adrien Broner. Er hatte bereits gekämpft, Er kam während der Sendung vorbei und Floyd stellte ihn vor. Ich erinnere mich an seine Worte, „Das ist mein junger Kämpfer. Pass auf dieses Kind auf. "Und wir schauen seitdem zu.
„Ich erinnere mich, dass ich Leo im Juni zum ersten Mal getroffen habe 2012. Kurz vor seinem ersten Weltmeistertitelkampf. Er war sehr bescheiden, ruhig, leise gesprochen, fast schüchterne junge Männer. Ganz anders als der Typ, den ich im Ring gesehen habe 48 Stunden danach. Der Punkt ist, Wir waren auf der Reise dieser jungen Männer.
„Sie haben gegen die Chancen gekämpft, buchstäblich seit der Geburt. Wir hatten das Glück, währenddessen Zeit mit ihnen zu verbringen ALL ACCESS. Sie öffneten ihre Herzen, ihre Gedanken, und sich selbst, um ihre Geschichten zu teilen. Das, was ich am meisten gehört habe, ist, dass die Schwierigkeit bei diesem Kampf nicht darin besteht, ob die Leute ihn sehen wollen oder ob sie ihn kaufen werden, es ist, für wen sie Wurzeln schlagen werden. Denn wenn Sie die Geschichten dieser jungen Männer kennen, was sie durchgemacht haben, und was sie erlebt haben, es ist unglaublich.
„Unter dem Strich haben wir bei diesen beiden jungen Männern zwei der erfolgreichsten und beliebtesten jungen Kämpfer des heutigen Sports. Leo ist seitdem fast durchweg ein Champion 2012. "Tank" hatte Ausverkauf oder fast Ausverkauf in Los Angeles, Baltimore und Atlanta, erst letztes Jahr. Wir haben diese beiden versierten jungen Männer, die am Samstagabend kämpfen. Sie müssen ihre Reise respektieren, woher sie kommen, und respektiere die Teams, die um ihn herum kommen.
"Wir wissen, was am Samstagabend passieren wird. Leo wird in den Ring kommen, Wirf viele Schläge und zeige eine Aktivitätsrate, die mit keiner anderen im Sport vergleichbar ist. "Panzer" wird die Kraft zeigen, Geschwindigkeit, und die Sportlichkeit, die ihn zu einem der am schnellsten aufstrebenden jungen Stars gemacht hat, die wir seit einiger Zeit im Sport gesehen haben. Darüber hinaus, es wird an ihnen liegen, so wie es ihnen ein Leben lang überlassen war. "
ÜBER DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz wird dreimaliger Weltmeister Gervonta "Panzer" Davis und Vier-Divisionen-Weltmeister Leo "Das Erdbeben" Santa Cruz Kampf um die WBA Super Featherweight und WBA Lightweight Championships als Headliner eines SHOWTIME PPV Samstags, Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in einer Veranstaltung von Premier Boxing Champions aus dem Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Auf der gestapelten Karte stehen der ungeschlagene San Antonio-Ureinwohner und WBA-Superleichtgewichts-Champion Mario „El Azteca“ Barrios, der seinen Titel im Co-Main Event gegen den hart schlagenden Ryan „Cowboy“ Karl verteidigt, und der frühere Superleichtgewicht-Weltmeister Regis „Rougarou“ Prograis Treten Sie in einem 10-Runden-Showdown gegen den ungeschlagenen Konkurrenten Juan Heráldez an. In der Sendung Opener, Die leichten Konkurrenten Isaac Cruz und Diego Magdaleno kämpfen in einem IBF-Titeleliminator-Kampf.
“On October 31 everyone will see what I’m capable of," – Heraldez Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV®ActionSaturday, Oktober 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – Oktober 16, 2020 – Unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former championRegis "Rougarou" Prograis am Samstag, Oktober 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV in a Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz live from Alamodome in San Antonio.
“It’s been a long eight-week camp preparing for Prograis,” said Heraldez. “We’re fighting a different style of fighter, which is a good thing because he’s the type of fighter who comes to fight. A style like this makes it easier for me to train and prepare.
“Prograis has power, but you have to land it and that’s where my defense comes into play. My defense has always been a factor and it’s something we always tweak and find ways for me to be sharper. On paper his credentials are up there, but in the ring all of that goes out the door. Wenn die Glocke läutet, I’m not thinking about him being a former world champion. I fight and get the job done.”
Heraldez has adapted to the changes produced by training during the pandemic, and has been able to keep focused throughout camp. He credits the infrastructure at the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he trains in Las Vegas, for helping keep things running smoothly as he prepares to face his toughest opponent to date.
“The pandemic has had a slight effect on camp like it has with everything else,” said Heraldez. “There are so many protocols and safety measures, so you can’t just rotate sparring partners as easily as you could before. Adjusting to wearing a mask in the gym and getting tested constantly are things you learn to get used to. The Mayweather Boxing Club has done a great job of keeping the gym clean and safe for all of us. A lot of my stablemates are here in Las Vegas preparing for big fights, so it’s a great feeling knowing that we can come to a gym where safety is the top priority.”
The unbeaten Heraldez will return to the ring after fighting former world champion Argenis Mendez to a draw in May 2019 auf Showtime. Heraldez had put together an impressive string of victories dating back to a 2017 triumph over then-unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego, and included a knockout win over Eddie Ramirez in February 2019 leading into the Mendez fight. Heraldez has continued to fine-tune his arsenal heading into the Prograis fight.
“My team and I have been working on various things such as my jab, but most importantly where I am in the ring at all times,” said Heraldez. “My ring awareness has elevated this camp. My coach and I keep things old school, we don’t have a strength and conditioning coach, we work on the basics and get better at them each camp. Boxing is simple. Stick and move and don’t get hit. The training I get from Coach Otis Pimpleton covers so many things such as cardio, Technik, ring IQ, usw., so my job is just to listen to my team and trust them when I’m in camp and in the ring on fight night.”
While Heraldez is looking to improve on the draw in his last fight, Prograis will be seeking to bounce back from his first career defeat, a memorable 140-pound unification clash with Josh Taylor. With both fighters hungry for a win on October 31, Heraldez expects an exciting night for fans.
“On fight night, both of our styles are going to make for great action,” said Heraldez. “We both bring a lot to the ring. We’re both fighting to be the best, but on October 31, everyone will see what I’m capable of.” ÜBER DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz wird dreimaliger Weltmeister Gervonta "Panzer" Davis und Vier-Divisionen-Weltmeister Leo "Das Erdbeben" Santa Cruz Kampf um die WBA Super Featherweight und WBA Lightweight Championships als Headliner eines SHOWTIME PPV Samstags, Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in einer Veranstaltung von Premier Boxing Champions aus dem Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In der Sendung Opener, Die leichten Konkurrenten Isaac Cruz und Diego Magdaleno kämpfen in einem IBF-Titeleliminator-Kampf.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions und Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei Ticketmaster.com gekauft werden. Das Alamodome hat einen umfassenden Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsplan zum Schutz vor der Ausbreitung des Coronavirus implementiert. Alle Fans, die an der Veranstaltung teilnehmen, werden beim Eintritt überprüft und müssen eine Maske tragen sowie die Richtlinien zur sozialen Distanzierung befolgen. Die Tickets werden in Sitzblöcken verteilt, die als „Pods“ bezeichnet werden, um den Abstand zwischen Gruppen zu wahren, die nicht von derselben Partei stammen. Weitere Informationen, Besuch Alamodome.com
Lightweight Contenders Magdaleno and Isaac Cruz Meet in Title Eliminator Opening SHOWTIME PPV® Samstag, Oktober 31 from The Alamodome in San Antonio in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions KlickenHIERfor Magdaleno Training Video – Kredit: Armando Bareno NEW YORK – Oktober 9, 2020 –Former world title challengerDiego Magdalenoshared insights into his training camp as he nears an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator bout againstIsaac Cruzthat kicks off SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) Aktion am Samstag, Oktober 31 from the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“This is my second fight working with ‘Bones’ Adams out of his gym in Las Vegas,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve actually known him since I was nine-years-old, so I consider him like my best friend. I trust him with my life. I’ve spent some time training for this fight in Scipio, Utah too, pulling hay bales and doing all sorts of interesting drills. I’ve gotten in some good sparring here in Vegas, and I even went out to California for some sparring, zu.
“I was on one of the last fight cards pre-pandemic, and I’m honored to be on the first fight card with a live crowd since the pandemic began. It’s been a hectic year, but I’m happy with where things are for me heading into this fight. Coach Adams has been doing a great job with training, but he also handles my strength and conditioning. He’s got a huge gym with a lot of motivated fighters and it’s great to be around that kind of atmosphere. And my fiancé has been handling my nutrition for my last four fights. So, it’s great to have her involved also.”
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. im Februar, dropping him in round seven on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision. He credits his team in training camp for the impressive performance against Dulay.
“I’ve always taken pride in being a professional, but I learned that I can be very dangerous with the right team around me,” said Magdaleno. “I went into that fight kind of being considered a steppingstone for Dulay, but I showed that I’m still a strong fighter. People counted me out and they made a mistake. I’m just super happy that I found Coach Adams and got a proper team organized around me. I was able to change people’s minds with just one fight. Now I’m in a title eliminator, and with a win on October 31, I’ll have my third shot at a world title.”
The 33-year-old has come up short in his most high-profile fights to date, dropping title bouts to Terry Flanagan and Roman Martinez, in addition to a 2019 loss against current lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez. With those experiences and an improved training structure around him, Magdaleno believes the lessons he’s taken from those fights will be instrumental going forward.
“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is to stay calm,” said Magdaleno. “When I start thinking too far ahead, that’s when things go wrong. Coach Adams has a great way of keeping me grounded and composed. He knows how to simplify things for me and communicate exactly what I need to do, which makes it less stressful for me. And we’ve done some other things, like correcting my footwork and the angles that I use.”
In the 22-year-old Cruz, Magdaleno will be opposed by a fast-rising and exciting Mexican fighter looking to make a mark in his biggest fight to date. With an 11-year age gap, Magdaleno plans to use his extensive experience to his advantage on October 31.
“Cruz is something I’ve seen before,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve fought lots of Mexican-style fighters like him who don’t have a lot of technical skill but possess a come-forward style. So, I think I’ll be able to go back to what I know. I’ll just have to stay fluid and pick Cruz apart. He’s a guy who likes to fight on the inside and throw lots of overhand punches and hooks. I’ll break him down like I did my last opponent.”
Magdaleno will look to continue his career renaissance against Cruz and put himself back on track for another world title opportunity. With all that he’s been through during his career, Magdaleno remains highly motivated to prove critics wrong and achieve his goal of becoming a world champion.
“What I know is that when everyone counts you out, you just have to believe in yourself,” said Magdaleno. “When I decide to hang up the gloves, it’ll be because I want to, not because others say I should. I have my confidence back now and I’m very happy with where I’m going . Being one shot away from the title that I dreamed of as a child is a huge motivating factor for me. And I fight for my family, zu. I’m a different person now. I’m more mature and I think I’ll be able to prove that to people in this fight.”
ÜBER DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz wird dreimaliger WeltmeisterGervonta "Panzer" Davisund Vier-Divisionen-WeltmeisterLeo "Das Erdbeben" Santa CruzKampf um die WBA Super Featherweight und WBA Lightweight Championships als Headliner eines SHOWTIME PPV Samstags, Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in einer Veranstaltung von Premier Boxing Champions aus dem Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In der Sendung Opener, Die leichten Konkurrenten Isaac Cruz und Diego Magdaleno kämpfen in einem IBF-Titeleliminator-Kampf.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions und Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei Ticketmaster.com gekauft werden. Das Alamodome hat einen umfassenden Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsplan zum Schutz vor der Ausbreitung des Coronavirus implementiert. Alle Fans, die an der Veranstaltung teilnehmen, werden beim Eintritt überprüft und müssen eine Maske tragen sowie die Richtlinien zur sozialen Distanzierung befolgen. Die Tickets werden in Sitzblöcken verteilt, die als „Pods“ bezeichnet werden, um den Abstand zwischen Gruppen zu wahren, die nicht von derselben Partei stammen. Weitere Informationen, BesuchAlamodome.com
WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Takes on Ryan Karl; Former 140-Pound Champion Regis Prograis Faces Unbeaten Juan Heraldez; Lightweight Contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno Meet in Title Eliminator TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, Oktober 5 AT 10 A. M.. CT! NEW YORK – Oktober 2, 2020 – Dreimaliger Weltmeister Gervonta "Panzer" Davis und Vier-Divisionen-Weltmeister Leo "Das Erdbeben" Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in einer Veranstaltung von Premier Boxing Champions aus dem Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The four-fight pay-per-view card will be the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario "The Aztec" Barrios defending his title against hard-hittingRyan „Cowboy“ Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world championRegis "Rougarou" Prograis will take on unbeaten contenderJuan Heraldez in einem 10-Runden Showdown. In der Sendung Opener, lightweight contendersIsaac Cruz und Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.
The highly anticipated main event will be contested at 130-pounds and will be fought for both Santa Cruz’s 130-pound title and Davis’ 135-pound title, which they each won in their previous fight. Two crowd favorites with massive followings, Davis vs. Santa Cruz is an all-action style matchup, with Davis owning a .957 knockout rate, while Santa Cruz is long established as one of the busiest punchers and best pressure fighters in the sport.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will be a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes will be at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, und das 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.
“I’m looking forward to showing the world how hard I’ve been working in camp,", Sagte Davis. “We are just a few weeks away, and I’m already in great shape. Headlining on pay-per-view has always been a dream of mine since I started boxing. I can’t wait to put on a spectacular performance against multiple division world champion Leo Santa Cruz. Thank you to my team, SHOW TIME, Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”
“Oktober 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” sagte Santa Cruz. “I’m going to fight a very tough opponent, maybe the toughest opponent of my career. Two titles are going to be on the line, and this will be my first time headlining a pay-per-view. So I’m going to do everything that I can to put on a good show. Davis is known for his power. But I think with my experience and ring IQ I can break him down. He’s probably going to be very aggressive in the early rounds. But if I do what I’m supposed to, and execute our game plan, I will win.’’
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions und Santa Cruz Boxing Club.
“This fight between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz is such a great fight that we had to have it with fans, which will be a first for a major boxing event since COVID-19 started,” said Floyd Mayweather, President of Mayweather Promotions and a 12-time, Fünf-Teilung Weltmeister. “Tank’ Davis is a special talent, a super skilled fighter and I have been in the gym regularly to watch and help him prepare for a tough opponent in Santa Cruz, who we all know always comes in shape and ready to fight. It’s going to be a great night for Mayweather Promotions, for boxing and for sports. The best fighting the best is all we can ask for.”
“We continue with the tradition of offering boxing fans the best matchups in the hottest divisions, pitting the best versus the best,", Sagte Stephen Espinoza, Präsident, Sport- und Eventprogrammierung, Showtime Networks Inc.. “Tank Davis facing Leo Santa Cruz is one of the most exciting matchups of the year. You have a young, hungry star with devastating power in Davis and an experienced and absolutely relentless four-division champ looking to conquer a title in a fifth division. This is the type of matchup boxing fans have waited the entire year to watch. Two superstars in their toughest matchup to date battling for titles in two weight divisions at the same time.”
“Gervonta Davis is the most exciting fighter in the sport, and he’s set to headline his first pay-per-view card and set the world on fire,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “He’s up against an experienced, four-division world champion in Leo Santa Cruz, who is looking to take him down and hand him his first L on October 31.”
“Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz is one of the best matchups that can be made in boxing, with each fighter in position to score a career-defining victory,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “We’re excited to bring a historic showdown with world titles in two weight classes on the line to fans at the Alamodome. Davis vs. Santa Cruz presents a fascinating clash of styles, with Santa Cruz’s relentless pressure against Davis’ fight-changing power. Adding in three high-stakes undercard attractions, this pay-per-view is lined up to present drama in the ring from start to finish.”
Tickets will go on sale Monday, Oktober 5 bei 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. This is the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. März. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the virus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask, as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Die Tickets werden in Sitzblöcken verteilt, die als „Pods“ bezeichnet werden, um den Abstand zwischen Gruppen zu wahren, die nicht von derselben Partei stammen. Weitere Informationen, Besuch Alamodome.com.
“The Alamodome is excited to host the Davis vs. Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV event and to bring these athletes to San Antonio,” said Steve Zito, Hauptgeschäftsführer, Alamodome. “Not only is this a great platform for these athletes and their fans, but the event will also spotlight San Antonio through nationally televised matches and generate economic impact for our community during these challenging times.” Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® im Januar 2017. Damals, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. Im Ring, Davis blends controlled aggression with blazing hand and foot speed, eye-catching power and sublime boxing skills. The dynamic combination of skills has made Davis a fan-favorite who filled arenas in Atlanta, Ga., and his hometown of Baltimore, Md., letztes jahr.
The 25-year-old began his 2019 with a knockout of Hugo Ruiz in February, before scoring a second-round stoppage of Ricardo Núñez in his homecoming fight in July. Davis closed out the year by capturing his lightweight title via 12thround TKO of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December. Davis also owns a title-winning performance in which he dominated former champion Jesus Cuellar to capture the WBA 130-pound belt in 2018. Under the guidance of Mayweather Promotions, Davis will look to further improve his impressive portfolio with another title-winning performance in his first pay-per-view main event.
Bekämpfung von Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KOs) made his debut at super featherweight last November by defeating Miguel Flores to capture the WBA title. Santa Cruz has made his name in the sport by engaging in numerous Fight of the Year contenders, including two thrilling featherweight title duels against four-time champion Abner Mares and two-division champion Carl Frampton each. He lost his featherweight title in his first match against Frampton in 2016, but reclaimed it in their rematch the following year.
The 32-year-old has competed in title bouts in 17 seiner letzten 19 Kämpfe, while picking up belts at 118, 122, 126 and 130-pounds. The 130-pound title made Santa Cruz just the fifth fighter of Mexican descent to win titles in four weight classes, joining Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Jorge Arce and Mikey Garcia. Santa Cruz was introduced to the sport and trained throughout his career by his father Jose, along with his brothers Jose Armando, a former lightweight contender, und Antonio. Santa Cruz will look to become a five-division champion in his first pay-per-view headliner.
The 25-year-old Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs) will be making the first defense of his world title in his hometown of San Antonio. Barrios captured his 140-pound title in his last fight in September 2019, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision over then-unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov, dropping him twice and fighting through a cut suffered on a head butt. Barrios trains in Oakland, Calif. under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. The five-foot ten-inch Barrios debuted as a super bantamweight in 2013, eventually moving up to 140-pounds full time in 2017 where he is 8-0 mit sieben Knockouts.
“The long layoff is finally over and fans can expect to see me go to war with Ryan Karl, who I know is coming to bring an aggressive fight to the table,“, sagte Barrios. “I’ve stayed in great shape during this past year, so now it’s time for me to keep giving boxing fans exciting fights. I’ll be representing my city of San Antonio and as always, everyone can expect to see me as explosive as ever. Am October 31, all the fans watching on pay-per-view will watch me make a statement as I defend my title.”
Born in Milano, Texas and now trained in Houston under the tutelage of top trainer Ronnie Shields, Karl (18-2, 11 KOs) will step in for his first title opportunity on October 31. The 28-year-old enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, with all three wins coming in 2019, including a knockout of Kevin Watts to avenge one of his losses in an immediate rematch. Karl also owns victories over Kareem Martin and then-unbeaten Jose Felix Quezada during his pro career that dates back to 2014.
“I’ve been training for this my whole life and I’m not going to let it slip away,” said Karl. “We’re working hard in training camp to put on the best performance of my career. We know what we’re up against in Mario Barrios, but I’ve come too far not to take full advantage of this opportunity on October 31.”
A staple of the 140-pound elite, PROGRAMME (24-1, 20 KOs) returns to the ring after losing his title in an exciting unification clash via majority decision last October against Josh Taylor. The 31-year-old won his title by defeating Kiryl Relikh by TKO in April 2019 and has also earned stoppage victories over former unified champion Julius Indongo, and then-unbeaten contenders Joel Diaz Jr. and Juan Jose Velasco. Prograis was born in New Orleans but lives and fights out of Houston.
“This is a huge fight and I’m very thankful to PBC for giving me this opportunity,", Sagte Prograis. “I haven’t fought in a year and since then I’ve done a lot of self-reflection and moved from L.A. back to Texas. I’m more focused than I’ve ever been and I can’t wait to get back to my number one spot in the super lightweight division. I have to be a world champion again and I won’t stop until that happens.”
The 30-year-old Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 KOs) can vault himself into the top tier of 140-pound contenders with a career-best victory over Prograis on October 31. Born in Northridge, Cal. and training out of the Mayweather Promotions gym in Las Vegas, Heraldez most recently fought to a majority draw last May against former champion Argenis Mendez. Heraldez’s pro career has also seen him score victories over previously unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego and tough contender Eddie Ramirez.
“It’s been a crazy year, but I took this opportunity to spend time with my family and sharpen my skills inside the ring,” said Heraldez. “There’s been a lot of great sparring happening at the Mayweather Boxing Club that I’ve taken advantage of. Ich habe einen starken Gegner vor mir, and that’s my only focus right now. I trust in my ability as a fighter and I trust my team to get me over the finish line with a victory on October 31. I’m thankful to Mayweather Promotions for putting me on such a large platform for this fight.”
Fighting out of his native Mexico City, Mexiko, Kreuz (19-1-1, 14 KOs) is unbeaten in his last 15 fights since dropping his sixth pro fight by decision. The 22-year-old knocked out 10-of-13 opponents between 2016 und 2018, before making his U.S. Debüt im Dezember 2019. That contest saw Cruz earn a unanimous decision over Miguel Perez, which he followed up in February of this year by defeating Thomas Mattice by decision onShoBox: Die neue Generation.
“Since I started boxing, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,", Sagte Cruz. “I know that Diego Magdaleno is a very tough and experienced fighter, but it’s my time on October 31. The fans will see that I have what it takes to be world champion when I beat Magdaleno and announce myself as one of the best lightweights in the world.”
Magdaleno (32-3, 13 KOs) enters this fight coming off of an impressive victory over contender Austin Dulay in February that saw him drop Dulay on his way to a unanimous decision. The 33-year-old has challenged Roman Martinez for a 130-pound title and Terry Flanagan for a lightweight crown, while also battling lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in February 2019. A Las Vegas native, Magdaleno has won four-of-five fights entering October 31, including a 10-round decision over Artyom Hovhannisyan.
“I’ve been super eager to get back into the ring since my last performance,” said Magdaleno. “That win sparked a fire in me and got me as motivated as I’ve ever been. Now that I’m in a title eliminator, I’m even more excited to return to action. I’m facing another young lion, but he’s lacking the experience that I have. Training with Bones Adams has made a world of difference in my career. I’ve made a transition to being more composed and smarter in the ring. I’m here to make a statement and claim what’s mine. I’m never going to back down until I get that world title.”
PBC Boxers Continue to Engage Fans Through Social Media During Social Distancing
Keith Thurman, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Dirrell, Leo Santa Cruz, Gervonta Davis, Andere Berto & David Benavidez to Appear on PBC Social Media Platforms Next Week
LAS VEGAS (April 10, 2020) – Premier Boxing Champions boxers will roll into another week of taking to social media to engage with fans during social distancing. Each week PBC will present opportunities for fans to hear from boxers as they try to find ways to pass the time.
Former unified welterweight championKeith Thurmanappears on“Time Out With Ray Flores” live on thePBC Instagram pagethis Monday, April 13 bei 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT.
Former heavyweight championDeontay Wilderand former super middleweight championAnthony Dirrellwill appear on thePBC Podcastwith hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal. The Podcast will be available on Wednesday, April 15 am PBC website, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spreaker and other outlets.
WBA Super Featherweight ChampionLeo Santa Cruzwill appear in the“At Home With…” Serie, hanging out live on thePBC Facebook page am Mittwoch, April 15 bei 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. And in a special edition of“At Home With…”, WBA Lightweight ChampionGervonta “Tank” Daviswill be interviewed by former welterweight championAndere Bertolive on thePBC Instagram page am Freitag, April 17 bei 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
WBC Super Middleweight ChampionDavid Benavidezwill appear on“Going The Distance” am PBC YouTube page am Donnerstag, April 16. Benavidez will be breaking down his fight against Anthony Dirrell at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
Außerdem, “PBC Replay” will feature a replay of the full televised card for the first Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Mares showdown on thePBC YouTube page am Samstag, April 18 bei 8 p.m. E / 5 p.m. PT.
This week’s schedule is loaded with some of PBC’s top attractions sharing their insights and life during these challenging times. Stay tuned. There’s more to come.
Two-Time Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis Battles Former Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for Vacant WBA Lightweight Title this Saturday, Dezember 28 Live on SHOWTIME from
State Farm Arena in Atlanta
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ATLANTA (Dezember 26, 2019) – Boxing’s hottest attraction, Gervonta "Panzer" Davis,and former unified championYuriorkis Gamboa, went face to face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they battle for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title this Saturday, Dezember 28 live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The press conference also featured WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionJean Pascal und zwei-Division Champion Badou Jack, who will square off in the co-main event, und Ex-Champion Jose Uzcategui und Lionell Thompson, who battle in the opener of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com. Good tickets are still available. All tickets start at $54 und $104.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel:
GERVONTA DAVIS
„Das Trainingslager war großartig. I’ve been training with my brothers and sister on the undercard. Saturday night we’re going to make history again. There hasn’t been a title fight in over 20 years and I’m excited to be in this position to open doors for others and myself.
“This is my first time fighting in Atlanta. I’ve been coming here for over four or five years and I’ve been wanting to fight here. Atlanta always shows me love and I always thought that me fighting here would be big. I knew I had a big fan base here.
“Saturday night we’re going to have a big fight. Thank you to Gamboa for taking the chance. Saturday night it’s going to be an action-packed fight and we’ll see who’s got what it takes.
“I’m pretty sure Gamboa watched my last fight. He’s just saying he didn’t to be cocky. I know he at least watched it heading into this fight. We’ll see Saturday night. He’s been a little cocky, so I have to make him pay.
“I can’t say whether I’ll get the knockout, but I’ve trained very hard and I’ve been focused on the main goal, which is to get the win. I know that Gamboa is a tough opponent and he’ll lay it all on the line. If it goes 12 Runde, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m looking to make this a great fight for me and also for the fans.
“I believe that I haven’t gone past nine rounds and I’m undefeated, so I think that’s a good thing for me. I’ve been doing this for so many years that I believe Gamboa can’t bring anything to the ring that I haven’t seen.
“I know that I have to come in there focused, strong and fast. Let’s see what it all comes out to. I’m ready and hopefully he’s ready to give the fans what they want to see.
“Saturday night everyone should be looking for a great fight, not just from Gamboa and me, but the whole undercard. On Saturday night the fight fans win. We’re both bringing our all and we’ll see what Saturday night brings for each of us.”
YURIORKIS GAMBOA
“My job isn’t to pay attention to any trash talk. My only focus is to go in there at 150% and give it my all. I don’t care about any of the chatter outside of the ring.
“The confidence that I have comes from my focus and the hard work that I’ve put into this camp. I know what I have to do December 28. Everything from camp has unfolded how I wanted to leading into fight night.
“I’m very appreciative to have this opportunity to fight for the world title on Saturday night. I have to make the best of this position that I’m in. I’m still at the level where I know that I can compete and beat the best fighters in the sport.
“My focus and discipline has allowed me to get to the position that I’m in today. I’ve always relied upon that heavily and it hasn’t failed me yet.
“Gervonta knocking his opponents out and not going past the ninth round is great for him, but I don’t think it has anything to do with my resume. I’ve faced stronger fighters than Gervonta and I’ve been able to beat them. He’s not going to bring anything I haven’t seen.
“We’re thrilled that the fight landed in Atlanta and we can tell you that the fans are going to be very happy with the fight they see Saturday. I came here to win and I’m definitely ready to go all 12 rounds if I have to.
“I’ve had a great training camp and I know what I’m able to give on Saturday. I’m giving my all and then some. Atlanta, be ready. We’re going to give you a war.”
JEAN PASCAL
“This is my first time in the city of Atlanta and I might have to move here after my victory on Saturday night.
“I’m excited to be able to display my talents on SHOWTIME on Saturday night. I’m at the top of my game and my whole team has helped me get to here.
“Badou Jack is a solid fighter with great defense and good attack. I’ve had a great camp in Puerto Rico. I’ve been away from my family for three months and I’m war ready. Achten Sie darauf, tune in,.
“Badou and I sparred, but it was a long time ago back in 2014. Sparring is sparring. I was getting ready for Sergey Kovalev. It was a good session, but at the time he was at 168-pounds. I don’t rely on that sparring because it was so long ago.
“I know that Badou has had a long layoff and he’s fresh and will be even hungrier. I’m always hungry and that will make it a great fight on Saturday night.
“I’ve been fighting at the highest level for the last 11 Jahre. That means something. I’m a special fighter. I have things that nobody can teach, which is a chin and a heart.”
JACK BADOU
“I had a great training camp, which everyone says, but I really do feel great. Ich bin 36 and I feel like I’m 26 schon wieder. I can’t wait for Saturday night to hear ‘and the new’.
“I guess you have to wait until Saturday night for me to prove that I still have it. I was flat against Marcus Browne, regardless of the cut, but I feel much better this time than I did heading into that fight.
“All of the close decisions I’ve had in the past, everyone who watched those fights knows that those were wins. Saturday night I’m going to win and there will be no doubt.
“Gervonta was on my undercard and now I’m on his and I’m very proud of him. He’s already a superstar.
“I take care of myself. I don’t do anything outside the ring to jeopardize my career. I have a great nutritionist who gives me all organic foods. You can talk to my strength and conditioning coach as far as how I’m looking, but I feel amazing.
“I’m going to take everything one fight at a time. I think Pascal can bring the best out of me on Saturday night. Styles make fights and I think our styles will mesh.
“Pascal and I both come to fight. Marcus Browne is a southpaw and he’s more evasive. So it’s hard to compare. Pascal is a tough guy and I expect nothing less than a tough fight.”
JOSE Uzcátegui
“I’m grateful to be back in this position and I promise the crowd won’t be disappointed. I’m going to be around for a long time and I’m going to get my world title back.
“I don’t talk much, but since he says I only have power, we’ll see on Saturday. Don’t talk today and then run around the ring.
“After I knock out Lionell Thompson, we’ll see what Caleb Plant has to say after that. I hope he will stand and fight. The only reason Plant is champion is because I messed up.
“When I’m at my best, I’m the best super middleweight on the planet. Everyone will see on Saturday.”
LIONELL THOMPSON
“I want to thank Uzcategui and his team for taking the fight. This is my first time in the super middleweight division and I plan on being victorious.
“To everybody that has helped me and supported me, I promise I won’t let you guys down. I’m planning on giving my best performance on Saturday night.
“I’ve been in there with bigger punchers at light heavyweight and the only time I was stopped was early in my career. I’ve beaten good guys and undefeated prospects that could punch.
“I believe that moving down in weight, and doing it right with a nutritionist, will be better for me. Anyone can hurt you. Everyone says that he can punch, but anyone who hits you right can hurt you.
“I’m focused on being perfect. I don’t plan on making any mistakes. I know what I can do. Anyone who has shared the ring with me will say I’m one of the most skillful fighters out there. Floyd Mayweather even said it.
“I know Uzcategui is tough, but I’m not worried because I’m bringing my best. I believe I’ll be victorious. I respect him and he’s definitely a force to be reckoned with, but I just believe in myself.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions
“Saturday night, it’s going to be lit. I’m very excited about this card. I can recall when we first talked about bringing this fight to Atlanta, there was only one name that was synonymous with tapping into a market that hasn’t had a big fight in 20 Jahre. When it comes to excitement, the name Gervonta Davis goes hand in hand.
“We knew that this entire community would be involved. We know that this would be the most talked about event and create a buzz that we haven’t seen in many years.
“We have an outstanding undercard, including a great co-main event with Jean Pascal and Badou Jack, which I guarantee will be a very entertaining match. These two are going to lay it all on the line.
“From top to bottom this is a very entertaining card. Looking at the main event, when you look at Gamboa, you know what he brings to the table. We’re not buying anything about him being an older fighter. He has a phenomenal pedigree and he has seen everything in that ring. This is a very dangerous fight for Gervonta and that’s what we want. We want nothing but the best for Gervonta.
“I think that Gamboa is going to bring out the best in “Tank” on Saturday night. We’re going to give you an entertaining card from top to bottom, with a main event that’s going to end in a knockout.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Präsident Sport & Event-Programmierung, Showtime Networks Inc..
“It’s a big weekend for SHOWTIME as we have eight big boxing shows over the next 10 Wochen, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport and some of boxing’s top young prospects. We couldn’t kick it off with a better fight card this Saturday night.
“It’s time to quit calling Gervonta a young star or a rising star, because what he has demonstrated this year is that he’s a bonafide star. That is without question when you go into three cities and bring out all the people that he has.
"Am Ende des Tages, none of that matters on Saturday night. That’s what we love about this sport. You have labels, critics and big names, but none of it matters when the bell rings. Each one of these six fighters up here fights like an underdog, because they’ve all been underdogs before.
“Gervonta and Gamboa fight like they’re hungry and like they’re angry. They fight like there’s one plate in the middle of the ring. Im Co-Main Event, with Badou Jack and Jean Pascal, I’ll put their resumes against any fighter in the sport. They’ve fought tough fight after tough fight and they’re still fighting on this stage. Uzcategui is one of the hardest punchers in the sport, and Lionell Thompson is looking for his shot. With all of this together, we’re in for an entertaining night.”
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ÜBER DAVIS VS. GAMBOA
Davis vs. Gamboa will see two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top rising star and boxing’s hottest attraction, as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal battling two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-main event.
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