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GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS
Two-Division World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Takes Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero Saturday, Août 14 Live on SHOWTIME Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie Cliquez ICI for Photos from Hosanna Rull/iRull Fotos |
STAFFORD, TX. (Août 5, 2021) – Two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux gave insight into his training camp as he prepares to take on WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero Samedi, Août 14 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California in a Premier Boxing Champions event. L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will begin at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will see Cuba’s two-time Olympic gold medalist Rigondeaux, who has earned pound-for-pound recognition at various points in his career, return to action against the Philippine’s Casimero, a three-division world champion looking for a career-best victory in his second 118-pound title defense. Here is what Rigondeaux had to say about training camp with Ronnie Shields and more: On his upcoming matchup with John Riel Casimero: “It has been a very focused camp, and I have found inspiration watching the Olympics, and it has lit a spark in me. Winning two gold medals in my early years gives me added incentive to win this fight. I want to prove to the world that I am one of the best boxers ever, and that I have a lot left to give in this sport. I am confident that I am going to do that against the most avoided fighter in my weight class. Casimero is a dangerous fighter and a very powerful puncher, but I’m going to tame him with great boxing skills.” On his recent training camp with coach Ronnie Shields: “Training in Texas with Ronnie Shields has been great and our energy working together is fantastic. Ronnie has had a lot of world champions, and has a very professional boxing gym, with a lot of world champions and fighters who are competing at the highest level of the sport. I am motivated to work hard, not just to reach my own goals, but by all the young fighters in the gym who are driven and focused. The atmosphere has brought something new out of me. I’m revived and feeling young again.” On fighting for WBO world title: “It always feels good fighting for a world title, and I have had the WBO title before after I beat Nonito Donaire, but this time I’m going up against a hungry young lion. I am looking to capture another world title, and give another great fight that fans will talk about for years.” On returning to the ring after a year-long layoff: "Je me sens bien. I think at this point in my career, all the time away from the ring helps. I know how to fight and I know how to train, the big thing is knowing how to recover, and not damage my body. I am doing a good job at staying sharp in the gym, but not over training. A win against Casimero will do wonders for my career.” # # # ABOUT RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero will see two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux face bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero for his WBO belt on Saturday, Août 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie. L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contender Antonio Russell battle former world champion Emmanuel Rodríguez as they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Coup d'envoi de la télédiffusion, ancien champion du monde Rau'shee Warren duels Damien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout. Pour plus d'informations visite www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, suivre sur Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing et @TGBPromotions sur Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing et @TGBPromotions ou devenez fan sur Facebook à www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing. |
TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TAKES ON WBO BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RIEL CASIMERO SATURDAY, Août 14 Sur Showtime
GARY RUSSELL JR. VS. CITATIONS DE LA CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE FINALE TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR & PHOTOS
CITATIONS DU CAMP D'ENTRAINEMENT GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX & PHOTOS
Champion du monde poids plume WBC Gary Russell Jr. Défend son titre contre le challenger obligatoire invaincu Tugstsogt Nyambayar samedi, Février 8 En direct sur SHOWTIME® du PPL Center à Allentown, La Pennsylvanie dans le premier événement des champions de boxe
Anciens champions du monde Guillermo Rigondeaux & Liborio Solís se qualifie pour le titre mondial des poids coq WBA vacant en
Co-Main Event
Plus! Jaime Arboleda s'attaque à Jayson Vil estlez dans WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator
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ALLENTOWN, Pa.(Janvier 6, 2020) – WBC Champion du monde poids plumeGary Russell Jr.défendra sa couronne de 126 livres contre un challenger obligatoire invaincuTugstsogt «King Tug» NyambayarSamedi, Février 8 en direct sur SHOWTIME du PPL Center à Allentown, La Pennsylvanie en tête d'affiche d'un événement Premier Boxing Champions.
L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et verra d'anciens champions du mondeGuillermo RigondeauxetLiborio Solís bataille pour le titre mondial WBA des poids coq vacant dans le co-main event. La télédiffusion s'ouvre avecJaime Arboleda réunionJayson Vetlil estdedans un combat de 12 rounds éliminateur de titre WBA Super Featherweight.
La confrontation de l'événement principal verra Russell faire la cinquième défense de son titre alors qu'il cherche à afficher à nouveau les compétences et la vitesse qui ont fait de lui l'un des combattants élite poids plume au monde.. Il sera mis au défi par le 2012 Médaillé d'argent olympique «King Tug», qui a rapidement gravi les échelons face à une opposition de qualité tout au long de sa carrière de 11 combats.
«Gary Russell Jr. a prouvé qu'il était au niveau très élite de ce sport et l'un des meilleurs combattants de la division poids plume,» A déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. «Sa vitesse, sa puissance et ses compétences générales en ont fait un incontournable à chaque fois qu'il entre dans ce ring. Il va obtenir tout ce qu’il peut gérer d’un combattant invaincu dans le «King Tug» Nyambayar, qui a le pedigree et le pouvoir d'en faire un combat mémorable. Vous ne voudrez pas cligner des yeux pendant cette confrontation à indice d'octane élevé en février 8 le SHOWTIME du PPL Center à Allentown, Pennsylvanie."
«Le février 8 La carte est co-titrée par deux des boxeurs les plus qualifiés du sport aujourd'hui,», A déclaré Stephen Espinoza, Sport Président & Programmation de l'événement, Showtime Networks Inc. «Gary Russell Jr. - sans doute les mains les plus rapides de la boxe - sera confronté à son défi le plus difficile en tant que champion du monde contre le puissant puncheur agressif «King Tug». Et dans l'événement co-principal, Guillermo Rigondeaux, l'un des meilleurs boxeurs de la planète depuis ses jours d'amateur à Cuba, passe en poids à la division des poids coq pour la première fois de sa carrière professionnelle alors qu'il affronte l'ancien champion du monde Liborio Solis avec un titre mondial en jeu. Ajoutez un éliminateur super poids plume convaincant et nous avons l'étoffe d'un triple en-tête bourré d'action le 8 février. »
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par TGB Promotions et Kings Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés viawww.pplcenter.com/events (lien directICI).
Les hauteurs du Capitole, Russell, originaire du Maryland (30-1, 18 KOs) détient son titre poids plume WBC depuis 2015 quand il a arrêté le champion de plusieurs divisions Jhonny Gonzalez pour capturer catégoriquement la ceinture. Le joueur de 31 ans fait partie de l'une des principales familles de combattants de la boxe car il est entraîné par son père Gary Sr., et s'entraîne aux côtés de ses jeunes frères, invaincu super léger Gary Antuanne et invaincu poids coq Antonio. Russell a récemment arrêté l'ancien champion Kiko Martinez en mai sur SHOWTIME après avoir vaincu le challenger invaincu Joseph Diaz Jr en 2018 dans une défense de la ville natale.
«Je suis obligé de défendre mon titre contre un autre challenger obligatoire et je vais le montrer en février 8 pourquoi aucun des autres champions ne veut me faire face,»A déclaré Russell. «Je suis le champion WBC actuel le plus ancien en titre, mais personne n’a relevé le défi que je présente. Je vais m'occuper des affaires contre un adversaire fort et afficher toutes mes compétences comme je le fais toujours. "
Nyambayar, 27 ans (11-0, 9 KOs) a représenté sa Mongolie natale dans le 2012 Jeux olympiques mais vit maintenant aux États-Unis. et s'entraîne à Las Vegas. Nyambayar a gravi les échelons des poids plumes après sa longue carrière amateur avec des victoires contre Harmonito Dela Torre, alors invaincu, et l'ancien champion par intérim Oscar Escandon.. Plus récemment, il a remporté sa première décision en 12 tours en battant l'ancien champion Claudio Marrero en janvier..
«Ce sera un combat passionnant pour tout le monde qui regardera le 8 février», a déclaré Nyambayar. «Gary Russell Jr. est un grand champion qui est très talentueux, mais il a la ceinture WBC et c'est ce que je veux. Je m'entraîne dur pour gagner ce combat et je serai prêt à tout ce que Russell apportera sur le ring. "
Rigondeaux(19-1, 13 KOs) cherchera à descendre et à capturer un titre dans une deuxième catégorie de poids lors de ses débuts à SHOWTIME. Depuis qu'il est devenu professionnel 2009 après l'une des meilleures carrières amateurs de l'histoire, Rigondeaux a démontré des compétences techniques magistrales qui ont fait de lui un champion du monde unifié de 122 livres et un membre éternel de la liste livre pour livre.. Un double médaillé d'or olympique pour son Cuba natal, Rigondeaux s'est fait un nom avec des victoires contre Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos et Joseph Agbeko. Plus récemment, Rigondeaux a marqué un arrêt passionnant au huitième tour de l'ancien champion Julio Ceja en juin.
Né au Venezuela et combattant hors du Panama, Solens (30-5-1, 14 KOs) fera son U.S. débuts en février 8 en montant une séquence de cinq victoires consécutives. Solens a remporté un titre mondial des super poids mouches en 2013 au milieu d'une course invaincue de 14 combats. Il a perdu par décision lors de ses deux précédentes tentatives de titre de 118 livres, y compris une perte controversée contre Jamie McDonnell, dont il a rebondi sur sa séquence de victoires actuelle.
Arboleda (15-1, 13 KOs) a arraché cinq victoires consécutives par arrêt depuis qu'il a subi la seule perte de sa carrière contre Recky Dulay en 2017. Arboleda, 25 ans, de Curundu, Le Panama se battra aux États-Unis. pour la première fois dans sa carrière. Il vient de remporter une victoire par élimination directe sur Victor Betancourt en août 24.
Veléz, 31 ans (29-5-1, 21 KOs) a enchaîné trois victoires consécutives à élimination directe depuis sa défaite face à Ryan Garcia en 2018. Les Juncos, Un résident de Porto Rico vient de remporter une victoire par élimination directe sur Hector Ruben Ambriz Suarez en juillet 27 et cherche une autre opportunité de championnat. Il a échoué lors de sa précédente tentative lorsqu'il s'est battu contre Evgeny Gradovich pour le titre mondial des poids plumes en 2014.
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Undefeated Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Battles Alberto Mercado & Unbeaten Welterweight Prospect Jésus Ramos Takes on Rondale Hubbert In FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Juin 23 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT
LAS VEGAS (Juin 4, 2019) – Perspective invaincue passionnante Chris Colbert prend de Porto Rico Alberto Mercado in an eight or 10-round lightweight bout and unbeaten welterweight prospect Jésus Ramos batailles Rondale Hubbert in a four-round attraction as part of a special FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Juin 23 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT.
Prelims will lead up to FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT. The show is headlined by former champion Jermell Charlo battling Mexico’s Jorge Cota in a super welterweight attraction and features former world champions Guillermo Rigondeaux and Julio Ceja clashing in a 12-round WBC featherweight title eliminator in the co-feature. Also in action is sensational unbeaten prospectJoey Spencer, as he facesAkeem Noirin a six-round junior middleweight bout.
Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, Promotions et TGB Promotions Mayweather, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Représentant sa ville natale de Brooklyn, N. Y., Colbert (11-0, 4 KOs) has begun to make a name for himself showing off tremendous skills across his first 11 victoires pro. The 22-year-old most recently blasted out Mario Briones by second-round knockout in April on FS1. He will take on a durable 31-year-old in Mercado (16-2-1, 3 KOs), who has never been stopped throughout a pro career dating back to 2009. The Humacao, Puerto Rico-native most recently won a unanimous decision over Sergio Lopez in March.
“I’m preparing for a big day on June 23,” said Colbert. “This is chapter 12 dans ma carrière. I know Mercado will come to fight just like he’s supposed to. I’m just focused on putting on another dominant performance, like I do every time. Mercado has a good record on paper, but I’ll do what I do best at Mandalay Bay and make it look easy. People say you have to fight in Vegas to become a top-notch fighter, so I’m excited to fight there. We’ll be fighting in primetime on FOX, so I’ll get a chance to show everyone why I changed my nickname to ‘Prime Time’.”
“I’m ready for this fight on June 23,” dit marché. “I know who I’m facing and what I’m up against, but I’m working hard every day on a strategy that will give me what I need in to be successful. I have all the tools to make this a great fight and get the win. I’m going to be aggressive and bring the fight to him. His only advantage is speed, but I’m better at everything else.”
Having scored knockouts in each pro fight since turning pro last May, Ramos (9-0, 9 KOs) fait son U.S. debut in April with a knockout over Seifullah Wise. The 19-year-old from Casa Grande, Arizona will be opposed by the 30-year-old Hubbert (13-8-2, 8 KOs), who fights out of Fargo, Dakota du nord.
Spencer (7-0, 6 KOs) will appear on the FOX PBC Fight Night broadcast with his bout against Black (5-2, 2 KOs) serving as part of the show following prelims. At just 19-years-old and having only turned pro just over a year ago, Spencer has shown the tremendous skill and promise he possesses across his first seven pro fights. In April on FS1, the Linden, Michigan natif affiché son sens aigu de boxe en allant de six rounds pour la première fois de gagner décision dominante unanime sur Osias Vasquez. Il prendra la Chicago-né Noir, qui entre dans ce combat sur deux combat série de victoires.
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WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison Injures Ankle & is Forced to Withdraw from Rematch Against Former Champion Jermell Charlo
Hard-Hitting & Dangerous Jorge Cota to Step In and Replace Harrison Sunday, Juin 23 in FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event at Mandalay Bay Events Center
in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (Juin 3, 2019) – Champion du monde des super mi-moyens Tony Harrison injured his ankle in training last week and has withdrawn from his title defense against former world champion Jermell Charlo that was scheduled to headline FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Juin 23 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Harrison has an inner and outer ankle sprain with torn ligaments in his right ankle and he will be out for 10 weeks before he can resume training. Harrison and Charlo plan to have their rematch later this year.
Stepping in to replace Harrison for a 12-round fight is the always dangerousJorge Cota (28-3, 25 KOs), who most recently lost a disputed split-decision in April on FS1 against Jeison Rosario. The 31-year old from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had scored three straight knockout victories before the defeat in April.
“Watching my Mexican brother Andy Ruiz fight last weekend, I am very motivated,” said Cota. “I saw how he got an unexpected chance to become a champion and surprise the world. He has inspired me to win this fight in the same way. I will shock the world on June 23 just like Andy did on Saturday, for Mexico, the country that I love. This is the most important fight of my career.”
“As we have seen from Andy Ruiz’s incredible upset of Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight championship fight on Saturday night, replacement fighters are not to be taken as a joke,” a déclaré Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Jorge Cota is a dangerous fighter. He has heavy hands and he’s looking for an opportunity to make a statement. Jermell Charlo realizes just how serious this is and he wants to get his title back. I know he’s going to be prepared to make his own statement.”
The 29-year-old Charlo will now have to wait for his opportunity to avenge the only loss of his career and regain his title against Harrison. Combats de Houston, Texas, Charlo won the vacant WBC title with a devastating knockout victory over John Jackson in 2016. He made three successful defenses of the title with highlight-reel knockouts over Charles Hatley and Erickson Lubin, plus a majority decision win over former champion Austin Trout.
“It feels like a heartbreak,” Saïd Charlo. “I was ready to destroy Tony Harrison and now I’m going to get in there and destroy Cota. I always pray for my opponent to have safe care and make it to the fight healthy. It’s unfortunate that Tony Harrison isn’t my next victim. I want the best Harrison so I want him healed up and ready to go, because that will only bring out the best in me.
“I feel my title was taken from me and being held hostage and I want it back. I will go through anything to get it back. The moment he’s cleared to fight I want the match and I will get my title back. I’m going in June 23 for a dominant victory with a ferocious attitude and a mindset to destroy, because I know I can’t leave it to the judges anymore.”
Harrison’s injury is the latest twist in the super welterweight division that started last December when Harrison and Charlo’s first encounter took place live on FOX. Harrison won the decision to upset Charlo and take away the title. The close nature of the bout helped warrant an immediate rematch that promises to be just as highly charged and dramatic. Julien “J-Rock” Williams scored a hard-fought unanimous decision over Jarrett Hurd as the IBF and WBA titles changed hands as well in May.
This setback for Harrison, who is from Detroit and was trained early in his career by the late Emanuel Steward, is another challenge for the 28-year-old champion. Harrison was on track for a title shot before suffering the first loss of his career in 2015 to Willie Nelson. After three-straight wins, he earned a shot at the vacant 154-pound title against Jarrett Hurd. Although Harrison had strong moments in the fight, he eventually lost to Hurd and was forced to again climb to the top. After another three victories, including a win over former champion Ishe Smith, Harrison took advantage of his second world title opportunity against Charlo.
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Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Set to Meet in Highly Anticipated Rematch Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes dimanche, Juin 23 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
CALEB PLANT IMPRESSES WITH IBF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP WIN OVER JOSE UZCATEGUI IN MAIN EVENT OF PBC ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES FROM THE MICROSOFT THEATER AT L.A. LIVE IN LOS ANGELES
Undefeated Brandon Figueroa Defeats Moises Flores in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator; Rising Star Joey Spencer Continues Knockout Streak
Premier Boxing Champions Prelims Showcase Early Knockout Victories by Guillermo Rigondeaux, Ahmed Elbiali and Lindolfo Delgado
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LOS ANGELES (Janvier 13) – The challenger proved to be the aggressor as Caleb Plant became the IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, defeating Jose Uzcategui in the main event of the first Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event of 2019, which took place at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Plant dominated the whole fight as he maintained a fast and aggressive pace from the opening bell.
With scores of 116-110 deux fois et 115-111 in favor of Plant, the freshly crowned champion, Plant fell to his knees overcome with emotion when he heard “and the new!".
“I’ve worked my whole entire life for this,” said Plant. “I buried my daughter in the process of trying to get this belt. I promised I would bring her this title and that is what I am going to do.”
The super middleweight barnburner started out strong with both combatants throwing exchanges, but Plant did everything in his power to never back down. Uzcategui threw hard right hands to start the second round, but Plant quickly turned the round in his favor as he knocked Uzcategui to the canvas with a flurry of punches, only the third time Uzcategui had been knocked down in his career. A small cut opened under the left eye of Uzcategui to start the third, but he fought through it and fended off Plant’s aggression. One minute into the fourth round, a cut opened up under Plant’s right eye causing blood to stream. That did not stop the Nashville native as threw a hard left hook that once again sent Uzcategui to the canvas.
As the fight progressed, the Venezuelan was unable to utilize his distance, thus allowing Plant to fight on the inside. Despite good exchanges in the seventh and eighth, it became increasingly clear that Uzcategui would need a knockout to hold onto his belt. Uzcategui flipped a switch in the championship rounds and came forward, throwing hard blows to the body and head of Plant. But it was too little too late for Uzcategui as Plant’s ring generalship controlled the pace of the fight, ultimately ending in a unanimous decision.
“I knew I caught him clean [when I knocked down Uzcategui], but I knew he wasn’t all the way out so I took my time,” continued Plant. “I stayed relaxed. I stuck to the game plan and got it done just like I said I would.
“This is overwhelming. I am a kid who came from nothing. I believed in myself and now I’ve been crowned king. Maintenant, I am not thinking ahead. I just want to embrace this moment and soak it in.”
“I did feel that I had the advantage heading into the fight,” said Uzcategui. “I went down because I was off balance, but I wasn’t hurt. He started to get tired around the sixth round, which was the plan. Caleb knew how to clench and hold. He was smart. He knew how to stay away from the punches.
“I expected more movement and more boxing out of him,” continued Uzcategui. “I would love the rematch. I think everyone saw a great fight tonight. I gave him the chance at the title and I would hope he would give me the chance to win it back.”
Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa (18-0, 13 KOs) de Weslaco, Texas faced former world title challenger Moises Flores (25-2, 17 KOs) de Guadalajara, Mex. in a WBA Super Bantamweight title eliminator. Figueroa wasted no time attacking Flores in round one as he came forward and threw several hard lefts followed by a body shot that seemed to surprise Flores. Avec 30 secondes dans la ronde, Figueroa went for the body and worked Flores on the inside. While Flores seemed to find his footing at the start of round three, Figueroa unleashed a flurry of punches that sent Flores to the canvas once and then a second time that ended the fight at 1:35 de la troisième ronde.
“Break him down and finish him,” said Figueroa “This is exactly how I expected it to go. I knew that he wasn’t going to handle those body shots. My message to Daniel Roman is that I am going to go home and prepare.
“I used that body work,” continued Figueroa. “I am really strong. I came in at 110 percent and did my job. I could have done better. I am really hard on myself. I know there are things I can continue to work on and will do that as soon as I get home. I am most definitely ready for a title shot.”
Fast-rising undefeated star and PBC Prospect of 2018 Joey Spencer (6-0, 6 KOs) of Linden, Michigan, continued his impressive knockout streak as he defeated Brandon Harder (2-2, 1 KO) of Southaven, Mademoiselle., in a super welterweight contest that saw Spencer knocking down Harder three times in less than two rounds. The 18-year-old Spencer, qui s'est battu, qui a combattu 100 se bat comme un amateur, established his jab early and landed at will. He threw and landed a straight right at the end of round one that sent Harder to his knees. Forty-five seconds into round two, Spencer sent Harder to the canvas again followed by a swarm of punches that ended the fight at 1:27 de la ronde.
“Fans are going to see that I give it my all when I get in the ring and I’m going to put on a show,” said Spencer. “You’re going to get more and more tests in my career and I believe I will rise to the level of my competition. Sometimes you’re in there with an awkward guy, he proves to be a test. I’ll move to six rounds for my next fight. I want to fight four times this year and I’m looking forward to it.”
The Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 featured three bouts that all ended in exciting knockout victories, kicking off a great night of fights.
The Prelim telecast featured the long-awaited ring return of Guillermo Rigondeux (18-1, 12 KOs) who hadn’t fought since December 2017. The Cuban fan-favorite faced Giovanni Delgado of Tacubaya, Mex. (16-9, 9 KOs) and knocked him out in the last second of round one with an overhand left. Delgado could not be saved by the 10 count and the fight was called in favor of Rigondeux.
“This is my division. Ce est mon temps,»Dit Rigondeaux. “I am the king of 122 livres. Je me sentais 100 pour cent. Delgado is a good fighter. I take my hat off to him and his team. I came prepared and I am ready to face people that are undefeated. Whoever has a belt, I am taking it. You can expect me back in less than two months.”
“I fought my idol tonight,” said Delgado. “I knew he hit hard, but I didn’t know he hit that hard. I have been cleared by the doctor and am fine. Just a little bit in shock.”
A scheduled eight-round light heavyweight bout featuring Egypt’s Ahmed Elbiali (18-1, 15 KOs) against 16-year veteran Allan Green (33-6, 22 KOs) de Tulsa, OK saw Elbiali knock Green down in every round. Cependant, Green did showcase his experience choosing to go toe-to-toe despite Elbiali’s aggression. En fin de compte, it was a right uppercut followed by an overhand right that sent Green to the canvas as Elbiali scored a knockout at 1:16 de tour de trois.
“I was easier than I thought it was going to be,” said Elbiali. “Losing to Pascal the way I did, it messes with you mentally. I was trying to stay on my A-game. Stay focused and thankfully it showed. My game plan clicked really well. I have been sparring with Caleb (Usine) and other great guys. That keeps you sharp and alert. I would love to win a world title and be the first Egyptian win a world championship.”
In the opening bout of the Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1, Mexican Olympian Lindolfo Delgado (8-0, 8 KOs) of Linares, Mex. continued his professional knockout streak as he defeated Sergio Lopez (22-13-1, 15 KOs) of West Covina, CA via knockout at 2:48 de la troisième ronde. Delgado has yet to fight 30 rounds in his eight fights as a professional. He was clearly the aggressor throughout the fight and landed almost 50 percent of his power punches.
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