Davis och Gamboa Face Off för WBA Lätt VM i Atlanta första VM-titel kamp i mer än 20 År Nästa lördag, December 28 Live på Showtime® Från State Farm Arena
ATLANTA – December 18, 2019 – När Gervonta Davis och Yuriorkis Gamboakollidera för den vakanta WBA Lätt VM december 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta, De kommer att göra historia i en lång underserved boxning härd som har varit värd monumentala slagsmål presentera Hall of Famers Muhammad Ali och Evander Holyfield.
“Bara för att nämnas med dem Hall of Famers är fantastiskt,” sade Davis. “Jag förlorade för ord. Det är inte bara stort för mig, Det är stort för boxning i staden och alla andra fighters som har möjlighet att kämpa på kortet.”
Davis vs. Gamboa SHOWTIME Championship Boxing Telecast har två VM-titel skjutningarna och kommer att vara den första VM händelse i Atlanta i mer än 20 år. Jean Pascal kommer att försvara sin WBA Lätt tungvikt VM mot tidigare två division mästare Badou Jack i co-inslag i Premier Boxing Champions event.
Före december 28, den sista VM-titel slåss i Atlanta enades mästare tungvikts världen Evander Holyfield IBF och WBA försvar mot Vaughn Bean september 19, 1998. SHOWTIME TV att skjutningen direkt från den sedan rivna Georgia Dome där 41,357 fläktar i uppslutning såg Atlanta bosatta golvet Bean i 10th runda på väg till ett enhälligt beslut seger.
Trots den starka valdeltagandet och festlig stämning för Holyfield vs. Böna, Hall of Famer Holyfield kämpade bara fyra gånger i Atlanta i sin 57 professionella skjutningarna spänner nästan tre decennier. Staden gjorde värd Holyfield första titel kamp, en match som allmänt anses vara den bästa Cruiser kampen i historien och en av de sista stora 15 runda slagsmål. På Juli 12, 1986, Holyfield utmanade WBA Cruiser Champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi i en back-och-tillbaka bout att Holyfield vann med delad beslut att fånga sin första VM-titel.
Medan Holyfield vs. Qawi anses vara den bästa kamp i Atlanta boxning historia, den viktigaste och största händelse i staden var Muhammad Alis comeback kamp i 1970. Ali hade berövats sin tunga titeln och exil från boxning efter kontroversiellt dömts för förslaget undandragande i 1967. Medan hans fall var fortfarande under överklagande i US. högsta domstolen, Ali fick en licens för att slåss i Georgien för sin första match i mer än tre och ett halvt år. Ali slutade Jerry stenbrott i den tredje omgången oktober 26, 1970 på City Auditorium i en händelse som skulle markera hans triumferande återkomst. Ali övertygelse ändrades följande år i juni 1971, bara tre månader efter “Fight of the Century” med Joe Frazier.
Även Georgien har varit hem för ett antal av de senaste världsmästare, ingen har kämpat i Atlanta som titlists. Den sena världsmästare två division Vernon Forrest föddes i närheten Augusta och bodde i Atlanta, men han aldrig kämpat som en mästare i statens huvudstad. På liknande sätt, fd två division mästare Paul Williams, även om Augusta, kämpade bara en gång i Atlanta i 2001 innan han blev mästare.
Davis, som är på-spår att sälja ut sin tredje raka plats av året i tre olika städer, hoppas att göra big time boxning i Atlanta en permanent.
“Strålkastarljuset kommer att vara på Atlanta,” sade Davis. “De har inte haft en stor kamp där i många år. Så det är en dröm att få big time boxning tillbaka precis som jag gjorde i Baltimore. Atlanta välkomnade mig med öppna armar för så många år. Jag har alltid vetat att jag hade ett fan bas och jag har alltid velat kämpa här. Nu är det perfekt tid i min karriär för att det ska hända.
“Jag är en kämpe, men jag är också en fläkt. Så jag ser fram emot det lika mycket som alla andra. Jag ska ge det mitt allt, Jag vet Gamboa kommer att ge sitt allt. Det kommer att bli en stor kväll den 28 december.”
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, finns till försäljning och tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com. Bra biljetter finns fortfarande. Alla biljetter börjar på $54 och $104. Om Davis VS. Gamboa Davis vs. Gamboa kommer att se två-tiden super fjäderlätta mästaren Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Mayweather kampanjer’ top stigande stjärna och boxning hetaste attraktion, när han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln lever på Showtime lördag, December 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Den speciella semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® Telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal slåss två division mästare Badou Jack i co-main event.
LAS VEGAS (December 13, 2019) – veteran utmanare Lionell ”Lonnie B” Thompson förhandsgranskas hans kommande uppgörelse från sitt träningsläger när han förbereder sig att ta på tidigare mästare Jose Uzcategui leva på Showtime lördag, December 28 från prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta.
Premier Boxing Champions händelsen rubricerades av boxning hetaste attraktion Gervonta ”Tank” Davis när han flyttar upp i vikt för att ta på tidigare enad mästare Yuriorkis Gamboa för den vakanta WBA lätta titeln.
Showtime Championship Boxing telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har också Jean Pascal försvara sin WBA lätt tungvikt titel mot två division mästare Badou Jack i co-funktionen.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, finns till försäljning och tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com.
för Thompson, Det kommer att bli hans debut kämpa på 168 pounds, efter att slåss i lätt tungvikt divisionen under hela sin karriär. Här är vad Thompson hade att säga om sin nya division, hans December 28 motståndare och mer, från träningsläger på Mayweather Boxing Club i Las Vegas:
Lionell THOMPSON
”Jag är inte orolig för hans makt. Jag har varit där med stora hålslag hela min karriär. Jag är bara redo att utföra. Jag är inte orolig för vad han kan göra. Jag är bara att koncentrera sig på vad jag kan göra. Alla kan slå in proffsen. En punch från vem som helst kan skada dig. Jag helt fokuserad på att vara utmärkt december 28.
”Vi arbetar hårt. Det är en ny viktklass för mig och det är motiverande mig ännu mer att vara mitt bästa. Denna vinst kommer att göra underverk för mitt liv och karriär. Jag tror att jag kommer att segra i Atlanta. Inte blinka.
”Alla mina matcher är viktiga för mig. Uzcategui är bara en annan kämpe. Jag fokuserar inte på vad uppfattar Uzcategui är. Folk säger att han är en stor hålslag, men hur vet du om han aldrig slå dig innan? Det är någon uppgift att pumpa sina fighter upp, men jag bara fokuserad på vad jag kan styra.
”Detta är en enorm möjlighet för mig och jag är definitivt tacksam för Mayweather Promotions laget för att sätta mig i den här positionen. När jag såg att Uzcategui letade efter en motståndare, jag berättade (Mayweather kampanjer VD) Leonard Ellerbe att jag ville bekämpa honom och han gjorde det hända.
”Jag vet att det är sällsynt att någon i min ålder att gå ner i vikt. Jag känner frisk för min ålder men. Jag gör vikt på rätt sätt och hälsosamt sätt. Jag tror att med min träningsläger och utmaningen att Uzcategui presenterar, det kommer att ta fram det bästa av mig den 28 december”
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Om Davis VS. Gamboa
Davis vs. Gamboa kommer att se två-time super fjäderlätta mästaren Gervonta ”Tank’’Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top stigande stjärna och boxning hetaste attraktion, när han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln lever på Showtime lördag, December 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Den speciella semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® Telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal slåss två division mästare Badou Jack i co-main event.
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LAS VEGAS (December 10, 2019) – mästare två division världen Badou Jack visade upp sina färdigheter och förhandsgranskas hans kommande titel kamp på en Las Vegas media träning tisdag som han förbereder sig att ta på WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal Lördag, December 28 leva på Showtime från prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNING® börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och rubricerade med boxning hetaste attraktion Gervonta ”Tank” Davis, som han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, finns till försäljning och tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com.
Jack slog ringen och pratade med media på Mayweather Boxing Club som han förbereder för att möta Pascal i ett försök att bli en tre-time mästare och fånga sin andra titel i lätt tungvikt. Här är vad träningsdeltagare hade att säga tisdag:
JACK Badou
”Mentalt är jag bättre än jag någonsin har varit. Jag är hungrig och jag känner som jag gjorde första gången jag kämpade om titeln. Jag är alltid hungrig, men jag är verkligen glad för denna kamp.
”Ibland förluster göra dig bättre. Min första förlust var en olycka, och jag blev bättre på grund av det. Förlusten till Marcus Browne, Det var inte den skönaste förlust, men det gjorde mig ännu hungrier. Jag ska gå ut och vinna kampen oavsett vad.
”Folk har skrivit Pascal utanför ett par gånger och han kom alltid tillbaka. Han är en återgång fighter som definitivt vet hur man slåss. Han tar det varje gång. Han har mer körsträcka än mig, men jag kan inte bortse från en kille som honom.
”Jag är redo att göra vad som krävs för att vinna kampen. jag känner 100% fysiskt. Snittet rensades mars, Och vi vägen förbi det. Jag har varit redo fysiskt och detta läger har visat att för mig och hela mitt team.
”Pascal och jag sparred innan men det var länge sedan och sparring är långt annorlunda än en verklig kamp. Jag har kämpat större punchers, men du måste respektera kraften i någon i ringen. Allt kan hända. Du kan fastna av någon som inte är en stans.
”Jag vet att jag har en hel del kvar att ge denna sport. Jag känner att jag är ung för min ålder. Avbrottet mellan slagsmål och studsar tillbaka från en förlust har gjort mig mer motiverad än någonsin. Jag är redo att gå in och ge den bästa prestandan av min karriär.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions
”Badou har en glöd om honom, precis som den gamla Badou. Han ser supersnabb i ringen och allt är vad vi skulle vilja se.
”Badou Jack har visat gång på gång att han vill slåss bäst och han kommer inte att backa Oavsett vad utmaningen är. Vi har aldrig haft att tänka två gånger om det och ett bakslag inte skulle hindra honom från att ha den mentaliteten.
”Badou är en kämpe som alltid använder sin plattform för att göra världen bättre för de mindre lyckligt lottade. Han har gjort fantastiska saker och är verkligen så mycket mer än en mästare boxare. Det är en ära att arbeta med honom och alltid ett nöje att se honom utföra.”
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Om Davis VS. Gamboa
Davis vs. Gamboa kommer att se två-time super fjäderlätta mästaren Gervonta ”Tank’’Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top stigande stjärna och boxning hetaste attraktion, när han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln lever på Showtime lördag, December 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Den speciella semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® Telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal slåss två division mästare Badou Jack i co-main event.
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VAD:Gervonta Davis och Badou Jack träffade medlemmar i media sista lördagen i Las Vegas för att diskutera deras kommande matchups som äger rum lördag, December 28 bor på Showtime vid prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en särskild årsskiftet Premier Boxing Champions event.
Två-time super fjäderlätta mästaren Davis tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA Lätt VM som 24-årige Davis ser ut att erövra en annan division. I co-main event av en speciell semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® telecast, tidigare två division mästare Jack kommer att utmana WBA lätt tungvikt världsmästaren Jean Pascal.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, är tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com.
Deltar också i lördagens lunch på Wolfgang Puck på MGM Grand var Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions, och Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport & händelse Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
Här är vad de stridande och chefer hade att säga:
GERVONTA DAVIS: Tankar om Gamboa och flytta upp i vikt: “Vi vet Gamboa är en veteran och att han har haft en hel del krig, så vi vet att vi har en tuff kamp. Han är definitivt farligt. Han kan slå. Han kan slåss.
“Hans sista match gjorde han 134, så att vi vet att han kan bli större än mig på den vikt. Jag går in i detta att veta att han är en större fighter än mig. Jag ska bara ta min makt och dra nytta av den viktklass och blir världsmästare.
“Jag tror att jag är en av de bästa fighters i världen, men jag tror inte jämföra mig med andra 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, de har bara sett min makt. Jag är typ av boxare där om du inte hör hemma i det med mig, du kommer inte att vara där för länge. Vissa kämpar vilja ta sin tid. Jag är typ, Om jag vet att du inte på min nivå, Jag ska visa den. Världen kommer att se. Jag ska kämpa någon.”
JACK Badou: På hans kommande matchup mot Pascal: “Jag är glad för denna kamp. Jag heter faktiskt Pascal dagen före hans sista match och låt honom vet att jag hejar på honom. Men detta är affärer i slutet av dagen. Jag kommer att ta tillbaka min titel.”
Om hur han känner i denna ålder: “Jag känner mig som en ung 36 år gammal. Jag lever ett rent liv. Jag är alltid i gymträning och jag försöker att inte ta något straff. Jag har ett par år kvar och jag mer motiverad än någonsin. Jag behövde den lilla paus. Jag hade inte haft en paus sedan jag var en amatör tjugo år sedan. Jag tog tid att koppla av med familjen och äta god mat. Nu är jag hungrig.”
På sin sista framträdande mot Marcus Browne: “Alla som såg mig i min sista match kunde se att jag var platt. Min kämpar instinkt sparkade in på den punkten. Han kämpade en död man.”
På Davis vs. Gamboa matchup: “Det är en stor kamp. Gamboa är lite äldre, men han såg bra ut i sin sista kamp. Jag är en stor, stort fan av Tank – hur han kämpar, sin hastighet, hans atletiska, allt. Han har star power. Han var på min card, nu är jag på hans. Han kommer att få stora saker att sporten och så länge han förblir fokuserade, Han kommer att bli en superstjärna. Han är redan en superstjärna.”
LEONARD Ellerbe: på Davis’ position och progression i sporten: “Vi kommer att visa alla hur han kommer att bli den största stjärnan i sporten. I 2020 vi kommer att blåsa denna ur vattnet. Vi har kunnat tänka utanför boxen. Det är hur du växer sporten. Vi har gjort en samlad insats för att korsa honom till mainstream; arbeta med Baltimore Ravens, hans parad, nu Atlanta.
“Vår plan är att göra de största och bästa slagsmål ute. Vi kommer att ringa till skott och det kommer att vara på våra villkor, och vi kommer att låta alla veta när det händer. Alla vill bekämpa Tank. Det finns en gemensam sak när man talar om 126, 130, 135, och nu 140. Det finns ett namn som är vanligt bland de stridande och det är Tank. Detta kommer att vara en stor resa och du får bättre på det nu.
“Om han kan komma förbi Gamboa december 28, Sedan i 2020 han kommer in i det pay-per-view värld. När du har den typen av star power och du funderar utanför boxen, inte bara boxning fans, vi kommer att göra den största slagsmål ute i världen.”
På Badou Jack: “Badou är en promotor dröm. Han är en kille som ger dig inga problem. Han finns där ute gör underbara saker för sig själv och sin familj. Han gör så mycket för att hjälpa så många andra. Han använder sin plattform på rätt sätt. Det är en ära att arbeta med en kämpe som han.
“Jag har alltid vetat att han var en stor talang och ibland kan man hitta diamanter i grova. Alla har alltid titta på killarna som kommer ut ur OS. 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. Det är väldigt äkta och jag tror det är därför människor ansluter med honom personen i motsats till honom fighter.”
TWO LIGHTWEIGHT BOUTS ROUNDOUT GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD TITLE DEFENSE LÖRDAG, JULI 27 LIVE på Showtime® FROM ROYAL FARMS ARENA IN BALTIMORE
Former World Champions Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off; Mer, Lightweight Contender Ladarius Miller Battles Former World Champion Jezreel Corrales in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
BALTIMORE(Juli 2, 2019) – Tidigare världsmästare Yuriorkis Gamboa och Roman “Rocky” Martínezwill battle in a 10-round lightweight attraction while lightweight contenderLadarius “Memphis” Miller meets former world championJezreel “El Invisible” Corrales in a 10-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Juli 27 from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore native Gervonta “Tank” Davis defending his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challenger Ricardo “Científico” Núñez.
“Lördag, Juli 27 is going to be something special for the city of Baltimore,” säger Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions. “While we know what the main event brings, both bouts leading up to it have high stakes written all over them as well. Any time you put former world champions and young hungry prospects in the ring, you know these fighters will be looking to get the win and ultimately put themselves in position for a shot at a title. I’m anticipating non-stop action in these bouts from the first bell to the end.”
Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with GTD Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. ET till 5 p.m. OCH.
A former titleholder at 126 och 130 pounds, Gamboa (29-2, 17 Kos) has won his last three fights, including a decision over former world champion Jason Sosa. His last time out, he dropped and defeated Miguel Beltran Jr. genom enhälligt beslut. An Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Gamboa fights out of Miami and will look to get another world title shot with a victory on July 27.
“I’m in a great position in my career and I’m very happy to be back on this big stage again,” said Gamboa. “Rocky Martinez is a very tough and formidable opponent and we will make this a great fight for the fans. I know that I will make it past this challenge and on to more marquee opportunities. I’m looking at facing Gervonta Davis and becoming world champion again.”
Always in exciting and memorable fights, Martinez (30-3-3, 18 Kos) returned to the ring in March by knocking out William Gonzalez. Fighting out of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Martinez is a three-time 130-pound champion who has faced elite fighters such as Mikey Garcia and Vasiliy Lomachenko throughout a career that has also seen him defeat the likes of Orlando Salido and Diego Magdaleno.
“I’m happy for this opportunity and to have this chance to be near a world title fight again,” Said Martinez. “I’m training to win against a good fighter in Yuriorkis Gamboa. It’s a fight that will define my future and I am fully prepared to become world champion again, and this time in another weight division.”
The 25-year-old Miller (19-1, 6 Kos) har vunnit 10 fights in a row, including a victory over current world champion Jamel Herring, as he looks to earn a world title fight. Originally from Memphis and now living in Las Vegas, Miller began 2019 with a first-round knockout over Daulis Prescott in February and now has his sights set on earning a world title fight.
“I’m coming to make a statement on July 27,” sa Miller. “That’s the mindset I’ve been training for. I’m facing a former world champion and a win can solidify my name in the 135-pound division. I’ve been working hard and I know that Corrales won’t bring anything that I’m not prepared for. I’m excited to have this opportunity, take advantage of it and get one step closer to a world championship.”
Representing his native Panamá, Corrales(23-2, 9 Kos) won a 130-pound world title by knocking out Takashi Uchiyama in Japan in 2016, before defeating him by decision in the rematch. The 27-year-old returned to the ring in April to knock out Onalvi Sierra in two rounds.
“I’m very excited to have this opportunity and grateful that I have another chance to fight at the highest level,” said Corrales. “Miller is a very skillful boxer and I respect his abilities. I’m going to test him and see if he can fight off of his back foot. I’m going to prepare so that I have all the tools to get the victory on July 27.”
Two-Time Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis Makes Baltimore Homecoming to Defend Title Against Mandatory Challenger Ricardo Núñez Saturday, Juli 27 Live på SHOWTIME®from Royal Farms Arena
WBA Super Featherweight Titlist Davis is First World Champion from Baltimore to Make Hometown Defense in Nearly 80 År
Tickets on Sale Tomorrow, Fredag, Juni 7 vid 12 p.m. OCH!
BALTIMORE(Juni 6, 2019) – Two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore-nativeGervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challengerRicardo “Cientifíco” Núñez Lördag, Juli 27 live on SHOWTIME from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature the youngest reigning American world champion in Davis, as he becomes the first world champion from Baltimore to make a homecoming defense in nearly 80 år.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather Kampanjer och TGB kampanjer, are on sale tomorrow, Fredag, Juni 7 vid 12 p.m. ET and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. ET till 5 p.m. OCH.
“Bringing a show to Baltimore for Gervonta to perform on a stage in front of his hometown fans has been a long-time ask from him and I’m glad it’s coming to fruition,” säger Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions. “The timing that his homecoming is taking place couldn’t be better with him having elevated his career to being the most exciting fighter in the sport and ready to give his hometown fans a treat this summer. Juli 27 at Royal Farms Arena will be something special for the city of Baltimore.”
“På bara 24 år gammal, Gervonta Davis is already one of the biggest stars in boxing, and his drawing power continues to grow with each performance,” säger Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport och evenemangsprogrammering, Showtime Networks Inc. “He has scored knockouts in each of his five consecutive appearances on SHOWTIME while thrilling fans with his theatrics in and out of the ring. For his next test, Gervonta is facing an opponent with a similarly impressive knockout ratio in Ricardo Núñez. We expect fireworks for as long as this fight lasts.”
Davis (21-0, 20 Kos) became the youngest reigning American world champion in 2017 when he delivered a star-making performance on SHOWTIME by knocking out Jose Pedraza for the IBF 130-pound title at just 22 år gammal. Nu, he makes his return to his hometown to fight for the first time as a world champion.
The 24-year-old became the youngest two-time world champion in April 2018 when he knocked out Jesus Andres Cuellar in the third round of their WBA Super Featherweight Championship bout. Most recently he knocked out former world champion Hugo Ruiz in the first round of his first SHOWTIME main event in February. Davis, who owns knockouts in all five of his world championship fights, is the first Baltimore native to defend in his hometown since Harry Jeffra defended the featherweight world title in 1940.
“It was always a goal of mine to bring a world title fight back to my city of Baltimore,” sade Davis, who has not fought in Baltimore since his fourth pro fight. “I’m excited and grateful to my team for helping make this happen on Saturday, Juli 27. Tickets will go fast, so don’t wait on buying them! I can’t wait to put on a great show and to see all my supporters in Baltimore help me make it a night to remember at Royal Farms Arena.”
The hard-hitting Panamanian Núñez (21-2, 19 Kos) kommer att göra sin U.S. debut på Juli 27 as he seeks to take advantage of his first world title opportunity. The 25-year-old is on a 10-fight winning streak in which he has scored nine knockout victories. After his opponent was forced to withdraw from a scheduled March 2 bout on SHOWTIME,Núñez scored a first-round knockout of Eduardo Pacheco in April to make it three consecutive knockouts heading into this championship bout.
“My daughter is about to be born and with her in mind I am working very hard for this fight,” said Núñez. “I am dedicating this fight to my daughter and Panama, which has always supported me. I’m thankful for this opportunity and although some people don’t know much about me, after July 27, everyone will know me as the new champion of the world.”
Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora
Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener Se Encore-presentationen måndag kl 10 P.m. ET / PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME®
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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 Kos) 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 Kos) 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,"Sa han. “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 motståndare, connected on 50 procent av hans makt slag, 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, Jag är redo.
Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. “Yes, sir. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”
I co-funktionen, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 Kos) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 Kos). Stoppet kom på 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 av hans makt slag, Inklusive 37 av 58 (64 procent) in the fourth and final round.
“He wasn’t an easy target at all,sa Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 pounds. 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,"Sa han. “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,"Sa han. “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.”
I telecast-öppnaren, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 Kos) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 Kos) i en 10-runda lätt match. All three judges scored the fight 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.
The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Mäss, 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 runda.
"(The knock down) was correct,”Sade 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,"Sa han. “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 av 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 av 317 for just 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,”Sade 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 Kos) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 Kos) 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 Kos) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 Kos) 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® prisbelönta reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer 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., med Bob Dunphy rikt.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT på 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 och tidigare världsmästare 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, i Carson, Calif. och presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions.
Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Obesegrad superlätta Mario Barrioswill be facing Mexico’sRichard Zamora, while former world championJavier Fortunawill step in against lightweight contenderSharif Bogere as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
The event is promoted by 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.
“Träningsläger har varit stor. 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. lördagkväll, 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. Jag kommer att lämna allt i ringen. 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, men han inte skrämma mig. 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. If he wants a war, 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. debut. 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, VD för 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, VD för 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. Enligt min åsikt, 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, VD för Sampson Boxning
“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.
“Lita på mig, 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.”
# # # Om 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, i 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 Boxning 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 Kos) live på SHOWTIME denna lördag, Februari 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, i Carson, Calif, och presenteras av 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 Kos) 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.”
On his recent training camp:
“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. Just nu, 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 i WBA, so I know a world title shot is very close. Just nu, 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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Om 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, i 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.
The event is promoted by 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, i Carson, Kalifornien.
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 Kos) 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 Kos), 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.
Miller (18-1, 5 Kos) 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 Kos) 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 Kos) möter Alberto Torres (11-1-3, 4 Kos) i en åtta Ligt skjutningen, obesegrad Jose Balderas(5-0) competes in a six-round super bantamweight fight againstJerrod Miner(1-3-2, 1 KO), flyweightAva Knight (17-2-4, 5 Kos) tar på Luna del Mar Torroba(12-9-2, 2 Kos) i en åtta-omgången match, Mexican lightweightFrancisco Ochoa(13-0, 8 Kos) steps in againstLuis May(21-11-1, 8 Kos) for a six-round bout andMaurice Lee(9-1-1, 5 Kos) ansikten Lennard Davis (4-1-4, 3 Kos) in a six-round super lightweight bout.
The fights continue with undefeated welterweightEmmanuel Medina (15-0, 9 Kos) mot Carlos Velasquez (26-33-2, 16 Kos) i en åtta Ligt skjutningen, Lorenzo Simpson(1-0, 1 KO) möte Jonell Christmas (0-1) in a four-round super middleweight bout andGenisis Libranza (17-1, 10 Kos) tar på Gilberto Mendoza (11-6-2, 4 Kos) in an eight-round super flyweight match.
Rounding out the night of action is undefeatedIsrael Luna tar på Angel Carvajalin a four-round super bantamweight match.
# # # Om 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, i 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.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
