Davis And Gamboa Face Off For WBA Lightweight World Championship In Atlanta’s First World Title Fight In More Than 20 Years Next Saturday, December 28 Live op Showtime®From State Farm Arena
ATLANTA – December 18, 2019 – Wanneer Gervonta Davis en Yuriorkis Gamboaclash for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Championship on December 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta,they’ll be making history in a long-underserved boxing hotbed that has hosted monumental fights featuring Hall of Famers Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield.
“Just to be mentioned with those Hall of Famers is amazing,” Said Davis. “Ik ben verloren voor woorden. It’s not only big for me, it’s big for boxing in the city and all the other fighters that have the opportunity to fight on the card.”
The Davis vs. Gamboa SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast features two world title bouts and will be the first world championship event in Atlanta in more than 20 jaar. Jean Pascal will defend his WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship against former two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-feature of the Premier Boxing Champions event.
Prior to December 28, the last world title fight in Atlanta was unified heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield’s IBF and WBA defenses against Vaughn Bean on September 19, 1998. SHOWTIME televised that bout live from the since-demolished Georgia Dome where 41,357 fans in attendance saw the Atlanta resident floor Bean in the 10thround en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Despite the strong turnout and festive atmosphere for Holyfield vs. Bean, the Hall of Famer Holyfield fought just four times in Atlanta in his 57 professional bouts spanning nearly three decades. The city did host Holyfield’s first title fight, a bout that is widely considered the best cruiserweight fight in history and one of the last great 15 ronde gevechten. Op juli 12, 1986, Holyfield challenged WBA Cruiserweight Champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi in a back-and-forth bout that Holyfield won by split decision to capture his first world title.
While Holyfield vs. Qawi is considered the best fight in Atlanta boxing history, the most significant and biggest event in the city was Muhammad Ali’s comeback fight in 1970. Ali had been stripped of his heavyweight title and exiled from boxing after being controversially convicted of draft evasion in 1967. While his case was still under appeal in the U.S. Supreme Court, Ali received a license to fight in Georgia for his first bout in more than three-and-a-half years. Ali stopped Jerry Quarry in the third round on October 26, 1970 at City Auditorium in an event that would mark his triumphant return. Ali’s conviction was overturned the following year in June of 1971, just three months after the “Fight of the Century” with Joe Frazier.
While Georgia has been home to a number of recent world champions, none have fought in Atlanta as titlists. The late two-division world champion Vernon Forrest was born in nearby Augusta and lived in Atlanta, however he never fought as a champion in the state’s capital. Evenzo, former two-division champion Paul Williams, also of Augusta, fought just once in Atlanta in 2001 before he became champion.
Davis, who is on-track to sell out his third consecutive venue of the year in three different cities, is hoping to make big time boxing in Atlanta a permanent fixture.
“The spotlight will be on Atlanta,” Said Davis. “They haven’t had a big fight there in many years. So it’s a dream to bring big time boxing back just like I did in Baltimore. Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for so many years. I always knew I had a fan base and I always wanted to fight here. Now is the perfect time in my career for it to happen.
“Ik ben een vechter, but I’m also a fan. So I’m looking forward to it as much as everyone else. I’ll give it my all, I know Gamboa will give it his all. It’s going to be a great night on December 28.”
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, GTD-promoties en TGB-promoties, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com. Good tickets are still available. All tickets start at $54 en $104. OVER 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, December 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® uitzending begint om 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.
Lionell Thompson Makes Super Middleweight Debut Against Former Champion Jose Uzcategui Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, December 28 van State Farm Arena in Atlanta
LAS VEGAS (December 13, 2019) – Veteran contenderLionell “Lonnie B” Thompsonpreviewed his upcoming showdown from his training camp as he prepares to take on former championJose Uzcategui live on SHOWTIME Saturday, December 28 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta "Tank" Davis as he moves up in weight to take on former unified championYuriorkis Gamboa for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also featuresJean Pascal defending his WBA Light Heavyweight Title against two-division championBadou Jack in het co-feature.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, GTD-promoties en TGB-promoties, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com.
For Thompson, it will be his debut fight at 168 pond, after fighting in the light heavyweight division throughout his career. Here is what Thompson had to say about his new division, his December 28 opponent and more, from training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
LIONELL THOMPSON
“I’m not worried about his power. I’ve been in there with big punchers my whole career. I’m just ready to perform. I’m not worried about what he can do. I’m just concentrating on what I can do. Everyone can punch in the pros. One punch from anyone can hurt you. I’m fully focused on being excellent on December 28.
“We’re working hard. It’s a new weight class for me and that’s motivating me even more to be my best. This win is going to do wonders for my life and career. I believe I’ll be victorious in Atlanta. Niet knipperen.
“All of my fights are important to me. Uzcategui is just another fighter. I don’t focus on what the perception of Uzcategui is. People say he’s a big puncher, but how do you know if he’s never hit you before? It’s someone’s job to pump their fighter up, but I’m only focused on what I can control.
“This is a huge opportunity for me and I’m definitely thankful to the Mayweather Promotions team for putting me in this position. When I saw that Uzcategui was looking for an opponent, I told (Mayweather Promotions CEO) Leonard Ellerbe that I wanted to fight him and he made it happen.
“I know it’s rare for someone at my age to go down in weight. I feel fresh for my age though. I’m making weight the right way and the healthy way. I think with my training camp and the challenge that Uzcategui presents, it will bring out the best of me on December 28.”
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OVER 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, December 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® uitzending begint om 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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Two-Division World Champion Jack Faces WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Pascal in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, December 28 van State Farm Arena in Atlanta
LAS VEGAS (December 10, 2019) – Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Badou Jack showed off his skills and previewed his upcoming title fight at a Las Vegas media workout Tuesday as he prepares to take on WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionJean Pascal Zaterdag, December 28 live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by boxing’s hottest attraction Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, GTD-promoties en TGB-promoties, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com.
Jack hit the ring and talked to media at Mayweather Boxing Club as he prepares to face Pascal in a bid to become a three-time champion and capture his second title at light heavyweight. Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday:
JACK Badou
“Mentally I’m better than I’ve ever been. I’m hungrier and I feel like I did the first time I fought for the title. I’m always hungry, but I’m really excited for this fight.
“Sometimes losses make you better. My first loss was an accident, and I became better because of it. The loss to Marcus Browne, it wasn’t the fairest loss, but it’s made me even hungrier. I’m going to go out there and win the fight no matter what.
“People have written Pascal off a couple of times and he always came back. He’s a throwback fighter who definitely knows how to fight. He brings it every time. He’s got more mileage than me, but I can’t overlook a guy like him.
“I’m ready to do whatever it takes to win the fight. I feel 100% fysiek. The cut was cleared in March, and we’re way past that. I’ve been ready physically and this camp has proved that to me and my whole team.
“Pascal and I sparred before but it was a long time ago and sparring is way different than a real fight. I’ve fought bigger punchers, but you have to respect the power of anyone in the ring. Alles kan gebeuren. You can get caught by someone who’s not a puncher.
“I know that I have a lot left to give this sport. I feel like I’m young for my age. The break between fights and bouncing back from a loss have made me more motivated than ever. I’m ready to go in and give the best performance of my career.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions
“Badou has a glow about him, just like the old Badou. He looks super-fast in the ring and everything is what we would want to see.
“Badou Jack has shown time and time again that he wants to fight the best and he’s not going to back down no matter what the challenge is. We’ve never had to think twice about it and one setback wasn’t going to stop him from having that mentality.
“Badou is a fighter who always uses his platform to make the world better for those less fortunate. He’s done wonderful things and is really so much more than a champion boxer. It’s an honor to work with him and always a pleasure to watch him perform.”
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OVER 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, December 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® uitzending begint om 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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WAT:Gervonta Davis en Badou Jackmet with members of the media last Saturday in Las Vegas to discuss their upcoming matchups taking place Saturday, December 28 live on SHOWTIME at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a special year-end Premier Boxing Champions event.
Two-time super featherweight champion Davis will take on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight World Championship as the 24-year-old Davis looks to conquer another division. In the co-main event of a special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® uitzending, former two-division champion Jack will challenge WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Jean Pascal.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, GTD-promoties en TGB-promoties, are available through Ticketmaster.com.
Also participating in Saturday’s luncheon at Wolfgang Puck at MGM Grand were Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions, and Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport- & event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
Here’s what the fighters and executives had to say:
GERVONTA DAVIS: Thoughts about Gamboa and moving up in weight: “We know Gamboa is a veteran and that he’s had a lot of wars, so we know we have a tough fight. He’s definitely dangerous. He can hit. Hij kan vechten.
“His last fight he made 134, so we know he can get bigger than me at that weight. I’m going into this knowing he’s a bigger fighter than me. I’m just going to bring my power and capitalize on that weight class and becoming world champion.
“I believe I’m one of the top fighters in the world, but I don’t compare myself to other fighters. I just go out and get the job done.
“Atlanta is my second home. I’m confident I’ll sell it out.”
On his ability and uniqueness as a fighter: “I come from a different cloth than these other guys. I’ve been through everything in my life. A lot of people haven’t experienced what I have. If I ever get beat it would have to be by someone who’s been through what I have been through. It can’t be anyone who’s just been training all their life.
“Every time I step in the ring I’m willing to leave it all in there. A lot of people haven’t seen my full skills because I haven’t fought an opponent that has brought them out.”
On his potential in the sport: “The boxing world hasn’t seen my true potential as a fighter, they’ve just seen my power. I’m the type of boxer where if you don’t belong in there with me, you won’t be in there too long. Some fighters like to take their time. I’m the type, if I know you’re not on my level, I’m going to show it. The world will see. I’ll fight anybody.”
JACK Badou: On his upcoming matchup against Pascal: “Ik ben enthousiast voor deze strijd. I actually called Pascal the day before his last fight and let him know I was rooting for him. But this is business at the end of the day. I’m coming to take back my title.”
On how he feels at this age: “I feel like a young 36 jaar oud. I live a clean life. I’m always in the gym training and I try not to take any punishment. I have a couple of years left and I’m more motivated now than ever. I needed that little break. I hadn’t had a break since I was an amateur twenty years ago. I took time to relax with the family and eat good food. Now I’m hungry.”
On his last performance against Marcus Browne: “Everyone who saw me in my last fight could see I was flat. My fighting instinct kicked in at that point. He was fighting a dead man.”
On the Davis vs. Gamboa matchup: “Het is een geweldig gevecht. Gamboa is a little older, but he looked good in his last fight. I’m a big, big fan of Tank – the way he fights, his speed, Zijn atletisch, alles. He has star power. He was on my undercard, now I’m on his. He’s going to bring great things to the sport and as long as he stays focused, he’s going to be a superstar. He’s already a superstar.”
LEONARD Ellerbe: On Davis’ position and progression in the sport: “We’re going to show everyone how he’s going to become the biggest star in the sport. In 2020 we’re going to blow this out of the water. We’ve been able to think outside the box. That’s how you grow the sport. We’ve made a concerted effort to cross him over to the mainstream; working with the Baltimore Ravens, his parade, now Atlanta.
“Our plan is to make the biggest and best fights out there. We’re going to call the shots and it’s going to be on our terms, and we’ll let everyone know when that happens. Everyone wants to fight Tank. There’s one common thing when you talk about 126, 130, 135, en nu 140. There’s one name that’s common among the fighters and that’s Tank. This is going to be a great journey and you better get on it now.
“If he can get past Gamboa on December 28, then in 2020 he’s going into that pay-per-view world. When you have that kind of star power and you’re thinking outside of the box, not just boxing fans, we’re going to make the biggest fights out there in the world.”
On Badou Jack: “Badou’s a promoter’s dream. He’s a guy who gives you no problems. He’s out there doing wonderful things for himself and his family. He’s doing so much to help so many others. He’s using his platform in the right way. It’s an honor to work with a fighter like him.
“I always knew he was a great talent and sometimes you can find the diamonds in the rough. Everyone’s always looking at the guys coming out of the Olympics. We saw him in the gym and he really messed a guy up. We had an eye on him and we worked out a deal with Lou [DiBella] and the rest is history.
“We had one setback, but everything happens for a reason, and he’s just taken off since. He’s a great fighter and I like the fact that he’s always willing to fight the best. Never had to second guess that he’s willing to fight everybody.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA: “There are advantages and disadvantages to promoting a show on this date. There has been a lot of success promoting music shows on that weekend. It’s not apples to apples, but it’s one of the factors that went in and there’s a way to turn this into something special and unique because of Gervonta’s fan base.
“It’s great to have skilled boxers but we need, for the health of the sport, guys like Gervonta who are putting butts in the seats. That’s the key in bringing him to Atlanta. Boxing is a part of a culture that crosses over into music and sports. There’s not an athlete who doesn’t watch a pay-per-view boxing match. Tapping into that with a personality like Tank is only going to expand the sport.
“There’s an authenticity and an openness about Gervonta. There’s a lot of people who’ve had setbacks who don’t talk about it, like Tank. It takes a risk to talk about that and that’s why a lot of people can relate. This is Tank. What you see is what you get. It’s very real. It’s very authentic and I think that’s why people connect with him the person as opposed to him the fighter.”
TWEE LIGHTWEIGHT BOUTS Roundout GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD titel verdediging Zaterdag, Juli 27 Live op Showtime® Van Royal FARMS ARENA IN BALTIMORE
Voormalige wereldkampioenen Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off; Meer, Lichtgewicht Contender Ladarius Miller Battles Voormalig wereldkampioen Jezreel Corrales in een event Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
BALTIMORE (Juli 2, 2019) – Voormalige wereldkampioenen Yuriorkis Gamboa en Romeins “Rotsachtig” Martínez zullen strijden in een 10-round lichtgewicht aantrekkingskracht terwijl lichtgewicht mededinger Ladarius “Memphis” Molenaar voldoet aan de voormalige wereldkampioen Jezreel “the Invisible” Corrales in een 10-round showdown live op Showtime zaterdag, Juli 27 van Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in een gebeurtenis die door Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing begint bij 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en is kopte door twee keer super vedergewicht kampioen en Baltimore inheemse Gervonta “Tank” Davis verdediging van zijn WBA titel in een kampioenschap thuiskomst tegen verplichte uitdager Ricardo “wetenschapper” Núñez.
“Zaterdag, Juli 27 gaat iets bijzonders voor de stad Baltimore,” aldus Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “Terwijl we weten wat de belangrijkste gebeurtenis brengt, beide periodes in de aanloop naar het te hebben high stakes geschreven over ze net zo goed. Elke keer als je voormalige wereldkampioenen en jonge hongerige vooruitzichten in de ring, je weet dat deze vechters zal op zoek naar de overwinning te krijgen en uiteindelijk stelden zich in positie voor een schot op een titel. Ik verwacht non-stop actie in deze periodes van de eerste bel tot het einde.”
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions in samenwerking met GTD Promotions, zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij Ticketmaster.com of aan de Koninklijke Farms Box Office maandag tot en met vrijdag van 10 a.m. ET 5 p.m. EN.
Een voormalige titelhouder bij 126 en 130 pond, Gamboa (29-2, 17 KO) heeft zijn laatste drie gevechten won, inbegrip van een beslissing over voormalig wereldkampioen Jason Sosa. Zijn laatste time-out, hij viel en versloeg Miguel Beltran Jr. met eenparigheid van stemmen. Een Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar voor zijn geboorteland Cuba, Gamboa vecht uit Miami en zal kijken naar een andere wereld titel geschoten met een overwinning op De juli krijgen 27.
“Ik ben in een geweldige positie in mijn carrière en ik ben erg blij om weer op dit grote podium weer,” Said Gamboa. “Rocky Martinez is een zeer taaie en geduchte tegenstander en we zullen dit een geweldig gevecht voor de fans. Ik weet dat ik het zal langs deze uitdaging en verder om meer tent kansen. Ik ben op zoek naar gerichte Gervonta Davis en steeds weer wereldkampioen.”
Altijd in spannende en memorabele gevechten, Martinez (30-3-3, 18 KO) terug naar de ring maart door het uitspelen van William Gonzalez. Uitvechten van Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Martinez is een drie-tijd 130-pond kampioen, die elite vechters zoals Mikey Garcia en Vasiliy Lomachenko heeft te maken gedurende een carrière die ook heeft gezien hem te verslaan de wil van Orlando Salido en Diego Magdaleno.
“Ik ben blij voor deze kans en deze kans om weer in de buurt van een wereld titel gevecht,” Said Martinez. “Ik train om te winnen tegen een goede vechter in Yuriorkis Gamboa. Het is een strijd die mijn toekomst zal bepalen, en ik ben volledig bereid om opnieuw wereldkampioen te worden, en deze keer in een andere gewichtsklasse.”
De 25-jarige Miller (19-1, 6 KO) heeft gewonnen 10 gevechten in een rij, waaronder een overwinning op de huidige wereldkampioen Jamel Herring, als hij kijkt naar een wereld titel gevecht te verdienen. Oorspronkelijk uit Memphis en nu woonachtig in Las Vegas, Miller begon 2019 met een eerste ronde knock-out over Daulis Prescott in februari en heeft nu zijn zinnen gezet op het verdienen van een wereld titel gevecht.
“Ik kom om een verklaring af te leggen op 27 Juli,” Said Miller. “Dat is de mentaliteit die ik heb getraind voor. Ik ben geconfronteerd met een voormalig wereldkampioen en een overwinning kan mijn naam stollen in de 135-pond divisie. Ik heb hard gewerkt en ik weet dat Corrales niets dat ik niet voorbereid op zal brengen. Ik ben opgewonden om deze kans hebben, voordeel uit te halen en krijgen een stap dichter bij een wereldkampioenschap.”
Vertegenwoordigen van zijn geboorteland Panamá, Corrales(23-2, 9 KO) won een 130-pond wereldtitel door het uitspelen van Takashi Uchiyama in Japan in 2016, voor hem te verslaan bij besluit in de herkansing. De 27-jarige terug naar de ring in april om knock-out Onalvi Sierra in twee rondes.
“Ik ben erg enthousiast om deze kans te hebben en dankbaar dat ik nog een kans om te vechten op het hoogste niveau,” Said Corrales. “Miller is een zeer bekwaam bokser en ik heb respect voor zijn capaciteiten. Ik ga hem te testen en te zien of hij kan vechten off van zijn rug voet. Ik ga dus bereid je dat ik alle hulpmiddelen om de overwinning te krijgen op vrijdag 27 juli.”
Twee-Time Super vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gervonta Davis Maakt Baltimore Homecoming om titel te verdedigen tegen verplichte uitdager Ricardo Núñez zaterdag, Juli 27 Live op Showtime® van Royal Farms Arena
WBA Super vedergewicht titlist Davis is de eerste wereldkampioen van Baltimore naar Make Hometown Defensie in bijna 80 Jaar
Tickets te koop Morgen, Vrijdag, Juni 7 bij 12 p.m. EN!
BALTIMORE (Juni 6, 2019) – Twee keer super vedergewicht kampioen en Baltimore-native Gervonta “Tank” Davis zal zijn WBA titel te verdedigen in een kampioenschap thuiskomst tegen verplichte uitdager Ricardo “wetenschappelijk” Núñez Zaterdag, Juli 27 live op Showtime van Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in een gebeurtenis die door Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing begint bij 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en zal de jongste regerende Amerikaanse wereldkampioen in Davis voorzien, als hij de eerste wereldkampioen van Baltimore naar een thuiskomst verdediging in bijna maken 80 jaar.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, hebben nu een aanbieding morgen, Vrijdag, Juni 7 bij 12 p.m. ET en kunnen worden gekocht bij Ticketmaster.com of aan de Koninklijke Farms Box Office maandag tot en met vrijdag van 10 a.m. ET 5 p.m. EN.
“Het brengen van een show naar Baltimore voor Gervonta om te presteren op een podium in de voorkant van zijn geboortestad fans heeft al een lange tijd vragen van hem en ik ben blij dat het komt tot bloei,” aldus Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “De timing die zijn thuiskomst plaatsvindt kon niet beter met hem zijn carrière te hebben verheven tot de meest opwindende vechter in de sport en klaar om zijn geboortestad fans geven een traktatie deze zomer. Juli 27 bij Royal Farms Arena zal iets bijzonders voor de stad Baltimore zijn.”
“Op slechts 24 jaar oud, Gervonta Davis is al een van de grootste sterren in het boksen, en zijn tekenen van kracht blijft groeien met elke prestatie,” zei Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport en Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Hij heeft gescoord knockouts in elk van zijn vijf opeenvolgende optredens op Showtime, terwijl spannende fans met zijn theater in en uit de ring. Voor zijn volgende test, Gervonta wordt geconfronteerd met een tegenstander met een even indrukwekkende knock-out ratio in Ricardo Núñez. We verwachten dat vuurwerk voor zo lang als deze strijd duurt.”
Davis (21-0, 20 KO) werd de jongste regerende Amerikaanse wereldkampioen in 2017 toen hij leverde een ster-makende prestaties op Showtime door het uitspelen van Jose Pedraza voor de IBF 130-pond titel op gewoon 22 jaar oud. Nu, hij maakt zijn terugkeer naar zijn geboortestad om te vechten voor het eerst als een wereldkampioen.
De 24-jarige werd de jongste twee keer wereldkampioen in april 2018 toen hij knock-out Jesus Andres Cuellar in de derde ronde van de WBA Super vedergewicht Championship bout. Meest recentelijk hij knock-out voormalig wereldkampioen Hugo Ruiz in de eerste ronde van zijn eerste Showtime main event in februari. Davis, die eigenaar is van knockouts in alle vijf van zijn WK-gevechten, is de eerste Baltimore inheemse te verdedigen in zijn woonplaats sinds Harry Jeffra verdedigde de vedergewicht wereldtitel in 1940.
“Het was altijd een doel van mij om een wereld titel te vechten terug naar mijn stad Baltimore brengen,” Said Davis, die niet heeft gevochten in Baltimore sinds zijn vierde pro gevecht. “Ik ben enthousiast en dankbaar dat mijn team voor het helpen dit te laten gebeuren op zaterdag, Juli 27. Tickets zullen snel gaan, dus wacht niet op ze te kopen! Ik kan niet wachten op een geweldige show te zetten en om te zien al mijn supporters in Baltimore mij helpen om het een avond om te onthouden bij Royal Farms Arena.”
De hard-hitting Panamese Núñez (21-2, 19 KO) maakt zijn het Amerikaanse. debuut op juli 27 als hij probeert te profiteren van zijn eerste wereldtitel kans. De 25-jarige is op een 10-gevecht winning streak, waarin hij heeft gescoord negen knock-out overwinningen. Na zijn tegenstander werd gedwongen terug te trekken uit een geplande maart 2 bout op Showtime,Núñez scoorde een eerste ronde knock-out van Eduardo Pacheco in april om het drie opeenvolgende knockouts post in dit kampioenschap bout.
“Mijn dochter staat op het punt geboren te worden en met haar in het achterhoofd ben ik heel hard gewerkt voor deze strijd,” Said Núñez. “Ik ben wijdt dit gevecht aan mijn dochter en Panama, die heeft me altijd gesteund. Ik ben dankbaar voor deze kans en hoewel sommige mensen niet veel over me weten, na juli 27, iedereen zal mij kennen als de nieuwe kampioen van de wereld.”
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CARSON, Calif., (Februari 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME. Knockdown video highlight: https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t
Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 KO) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 KO) down to his knees.
Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.
With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Hij zei. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”
Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 tegenstanders, connected on 50 procent van zijn macht stoten, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.
The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.
“As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,” Ruiz said. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”
Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Ik ben klaar.
Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. "Ja, mijnheer. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”
In de co-functie, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 KO) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KO). De staking kwam op 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.
With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 procent van zijn macht stoten, inclusief 37 van 58 (64 procent) in the fourth and final round.
“He wasn’t an easy target at all,”Zei Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 pond. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”
He added: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”
Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Hij zei. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”
Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Hij zei. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”
In de uitzending opener, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KO) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KO) in een 10-ronde lichtgewicht bout. All three judges scored the fight 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.
The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Massa, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.
The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 ronde.
"(The knock down) was correct,”Zei Fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”
Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Hij zei. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”
At the midway point of the fight, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.
In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 van 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 van 317 voor slechts 19 procent. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.
“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,”Zei Fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 KO) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KO) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 KO) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KO) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy® bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, en de wereldberoemde ringomroeper Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., met Bob Dunphy regisseren.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions
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LOS ANGELES (Februari 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionGervonta Davis en voormalig wereldkampioen Hugo Ruiz went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif. en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Ongeslagen super lichtgewicht Mario Barrioswill be facing Mexico’sRichard Zamora, while former world championJavier Fortunawill step in against lightweight contenderSharif Bogereas part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions PresidentFloyd Mayweather. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.
“The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.
“Trainingskamp is geweldig geweest. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.
“Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.
“I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. zaterdag avond, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.
“Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.
“I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.”
HUGO RUIZ
“I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Ik ga alles in de ring te verlaten. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.
“I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, maar hij heeft me niet intimideren. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.
“This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.
“Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.
“At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.
“I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.
“I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. Als hij wil een oorlog, I’ll give him a war.”
RICHARD ZAMORA
“I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.
“This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. debuut. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.
“I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.”
JAVIER FORTUNA
“I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.
“We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.
“A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.”
SHARIF BOGERE
“We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.
“Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.
“Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.”
Floyd Mayweather, President van Mayweather Promotions
“It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.
“I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.
“I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.
“I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions
“We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.
“Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. When it comes to excitement, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.
“At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.
“We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.
“Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. Volgens mij, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.”
SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, President van Sampson Boksen
“It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.
“Vertrouw me, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.”
# # # OVER DAVIS VS. RUIZ Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februari 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Barrios Takes on Mexico’s Richard Zamora Live on SHOWTIME®This Saturday From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. & Presented By Premier Boxing Champions
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OAKLAND, Calif. (Februari 4, 2019) – Undefeated super lightweight contenderMario Barrios will look to continue his push toward a world title shot when he faces Mexico’sRichard Zamora(19-2, 12 KO) live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Februari 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and is headlined by super featherweight world champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.
The 23-year-old from San Antonio can increase his knockout streak to seven on February 9, all since he moved up to 140-pounds. Here is what Barrios (22-0, 14 KO) had to say about his upcoming matchup and more from training camp in Oakland, Calif.:
On his matchup with Richard Zamora:
“Zamora is my toughest opponent to date in my opinion. He’s won his last five fights, so I know he’s coming into this fight with a lot of confidence. He has power in both hands and he’s very tough. But I’m going into this fight with a lot of confidence myself. This is going to be a war and one I’m looking forward to. I have no doubt in my mind that I’m going to come out on top.”
Op zijn recente trainingskamp:
“Camp started back home with my dad Martin and he really got me ready before I left for California. I’ve spent the last six weeks training in the Bay Area with Virgil Hunter. I’ve also been training with Victor Conte and Remi Korchemny at the SNAC facility. Op dit moment, my body is in the best shape of my life. I got good sparring with Devin Haney and a few other top-level fighters. All the hard work is almost done. We have one week left and then its fight week. Virgil and I are working great together and I’m ready to go.”
On fighting in the co-main event on SHOWTIME:
“I’m very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME on a big card once again, this time in the co-main event. I’m going to bring a lot of excitement to those watching on TV. My style is fan-friendly and everyone tuning in is going to see the next superstar in boxing. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity fighting on the big stage.”
On when he’ll be fighting for a world title:
“I’m currently ranked No. 1 in de WBA, so I know a world title shot is very close. Op dit moment, my main focus is defeating Zamora. I must get past this fight and then it’s time to face all the top guys in the super lightweight division. I’m looking to be in a world title fight sometime this year.”
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OVER DAVIS VS. RUIZ Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februari 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
WBA Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis Battles Former Champion Hugo Ruiz In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Main Event Presented By Premier Boxing Champions
CARSON, Calif. (Februari 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Super FeatherweightXavier Martinez will clash with Colombia’sDeivi Bassaand lightweight contenderLadarius Miller is set to battleDaulius Prescottin non-televised undercard action on Saturday, Februari 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Californië.
The main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader features unbeaten WBA Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The unbeaten Martinez (12-0, 8 KO) has stopped his last four opponents, including a technical knockout victory over Oscar Bravo in his last fight in September. The 21-year-old from Sacramento, Calif. will be looking to do the same when he steps in for a 10-round bout against Bassa (20-7, 12 KO), a 37-year-old southpaw from Monteira, Colombia. Bassa is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Jonathan Oquendo in his last fight in December.
Molenaar (18-1, 5 KO) has used his boxing ability to make a steady climb up the lightweight ladder with impressive victories over Jamel Herring and Dennis Galarza. The 25-year-old, a southpaw who was born in Memphis and now lives in Las Vegas, is coming off a majority decision victory over Ricardo Garcia in his last fight in December. He is catching Barranquilla, Colombia’s Prescott (32-10, 24 KO) as he is trying to rebound from a decision loss to Matt Conway in December.
In other non-televised undercard action undefeated featherweightAngelo Leo (15-0, 8 KO) voldoet aan Alberto Torres (11-1-3, 4 KO) in een acht-ronde Bout, ongeslagen Jose Balderas (5-0) competes in a six-round super bantamweight fight againstJerrod Miner(1-3-2, 1 KO), vlieggewicht Ava Knight (17-2-4, 5 KO) neemt Luna del Mar Torroba(12-9-2, 2 KO) in een acht-ronde-wedstrijd, Mexicaans lichtgewicht Francisco Ochoa(13-0, 8 KO) stapt in tegen Luis May(21-11-1, 8 KO) for a six-round bout andMaurice Lee(9-1-1, 5 KO) gezichten Lennard Davis (4-1-4, 3 KO) in a six-round super lightweight bout.
The fights continue with undefeated welterweightEmmanuel Medina (15-0, 9 KO) tegen Carlos Velasquez (26-33-2, 16 KO) in een acht-ronde Bout, Lorenzo Simpson(1-0, 1 KO) vergadering Jonell Christmas (0-1) in a four-round super middleweight bout andGenisis Libranza (17-1, 10 KO) nemen Gilberto Mendoza (11-6-2, 4 KO) in an eight-round super flyweight match.
Rounding out the night of action is undefeatedIsrael Luna nemen Angel Carvajalin a four-round super bantamweight match.
# # # OVER DAVIS VS. RUIZ Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februari 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
