Charlo & Centeno Battle for Interim WBC Middleweight Title

In Premier Boxing Champions Event

BROOKLYN (Ebrill 13, 2018) – Undefeated former world champion Jermall Charlo and once-beaten contender Hugo Centeno Jr. discussed their upcoming matchup before they step into the ring on Saturday, Ebrill 21 for the WBC Interim Middleweight Title live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, cartref BROOKLYN BOCSIO.

The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by a showdown between four-division world champion Adrien Broner and two-division world champion Jessie Vargas. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® telecast yn dechrau am 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with former world champions Gervonta Davis ac Iesu Cuellar battling for the WBA 130-pound Super Featherweight World Championship.

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The Charlo vs. Centeno bout was moved from an original date of March 3 due to a Centeno rib injury, and now the rescheduled bout is just over a week away, with Centeno fully recovered from the ailment.

“My ribs are fine,” meddai'r Centeno. “It was a minor injury, but there was no way I could have fought on our originally scheduled date when it happened. I feel great now though. It healed perfectly.”

Centeno will now finally face Charlo, the former 154-pound champion and one half of the devastatingly powerful Charlo twins, along with his brother, current 154-pound champion Jermell. For Jermall, this fight is a chance to begin making his mark in a second division.

“I want to send a message to the world that I’m going to dominate the 160-pound division, while my brother proves he’s the best 154-pounder on the planet,” Said Charlo. “Once I get my shot, you will all see what I’m talking about. Hugo Centeno Jr. is just in the way of that process. After April 21, you’ll be able to see what I’m really made of.”

As Centeno winds down training camp at Wild Card Boxing in Hollywood with head trainer Eric Brown, he has made sure to focus on what will happen April 21 instead of any pre-fight talk or hype.

“I am just excited by this opportunity,” meddai'r Centeno. “Charlo can say whatever he wants. None of it is going to affect me. Ar Ebrill 21, it’s just me and him in that ring and anything can happen.

“This has been another great camp for me, even with the injury hitch. I’m a night owl who likes to train at all hours. We go late into the night and I think that helps me on fight night.”

Centeno put himself back into the ranks of middleweight contenders with a highlight reel knockout of Immanuwel Aleem last August. Charlo, Fodd bynnag,, knows that he will pose a different set of problems for Centeno.

“I’m not Immanuwel Aleem and I’ll let you all see that when April 21 gets here,” Said Charlo. “It’s a whole different ball game when you get in there trying to trade with me. You better have power, so I hope he’s ready for it.”

Charlo has been hard at work in his hometown of Houston, working with head trainer Ronnie Shields. With the extended training camp, Charlo has had time to improve on his already lethal arsenal.

“I’m still improving as a fighter,” Said Charlo. “I’ve gotten faster, sharper and I’m able to take more punches than I used to. I’ve been working hard to increase my punch output as well. Nobody can do what I’m doing in the ring.

“Boxing is all about adjusting and that’s what I’m good at. That’s my best attribute and my team has worked with me so I can make that adjustment on fight night. We always go into the ring ready to fight a different fight than the time before.”

With fight night nearing, both fighters are gearing up to head to Brooklyn with the hopes of announcing themselves as a danger in the 160-pound division on April 21.

“I’ve fought on some big stages in my career, but nothing compares to this,” meddai'r Centeno. “This is my first title shot and I’m going to take full advantage. I’m not worried about Charlo or being the underdog or anything really. I know I have what it takes to win this fight.”

“Hugo is in the way of my process right now,” Said Charlo. “I’ve got to go through him to get to my goal. We’ll see if he’s able to hold up against the power, speed and athleticism that I have. Os nad yw, Rydw i'n mynd i frifo ef, real bad.”

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Former World Champion Battles Adrien Broner in Main Event Showdown Saturday, Ebrill 21 Yn fyw ar SHOWTIME o Ganolfan Barclays yn Brooklyn & Cyflwynir gan Hyrwyddwyr Bocsio Premier

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LAS VEGAS (Ebrill 12, 2018) – bencampwr y byd Dau-adran Jessie Vargas hosted a media workout in Las Vegas Thursday as he prepares for his main event showdown against four-division world champion Adrien Broner ar ddydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 21 yn fyw ar Showtime o Barclays Center, cartref BROOKLYN BOCSIO.

The Premier Boxing Champions event will also feature unbeaten former champion Jermall Charlo and once-beaten Hugo Centeno Jr. squaring-off for the WBC Interim 160-pound title. Mae'r telecast Showtime PENCAMPWRIAETH BOCSIO yn dechrau am 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with former world champions Gervonta Davis ac Iesu Cuellar battling for the WBA 130-pound Super Featherweight World Championship.

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y mis Ebrill 21 showdown against Broner will be Vargas’ second fight being guided by head trainer and former three-division world champion Mike “The Bodysnatcher” McCallum.

Vargas conducted the media workout from Mayweather Boxing Club as he prepares for the pivotal matchup against Broner. Dyma beth Vargas, McCallum a Mayweather Promotions Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Leonard Ellerbe had to say Thursday:

JESSIE VARGAS

“Adrien Broner and I are entertaining fighters who come in and give it our all. This is a fight that will have a lot of fireworks.

“I brought in a nutritionist for camp who has done a great job informing me of some things that I’ve never done before in my career. I feel stronger and I’ve been finishing up this camp stronger than normal.

“If he comes to fight me on the inside then that’s going to feed right into my game plan. Bring it on. If he wants to come and fight, then we’ll pick him apart bit by bit. We’re ready for any type of fight. Once he feels my power, he’s going to back up and choose a better route.

“I’m going to switch it up. I’m here to give the fans entertainment. Some moments I’ll go after him and some moments I’ll be the counter-puncher. It’ll be based off what he brings to the ring and we’ll take it from there.

“If Broner feels that he’s going to perform better with coach Kevin Cunningham, then good for him. I want to face the best Adrien Broner. I don’t want any excuses after this. I’m looking forward to beating the best Broner possible on April 21.

“Adrien is fast and explosive, but we’re prepared for it. I have those same skills too. We’ve had great sparring including Devin Haney and Phil Lo Greco just to name a couple. These guys have been able to elevate my skills.

“I feel very fortunate that coach McCallum was able to take on the task of training me and I’m happy to be in my second fight with him. We feel like we’ve already accomplished so much in this relatively short amount of time we’ve been working together.

“Coach McCallum is a tremendous trainer who’s been able to teach me some different techniques. Obviously he’s known as ‘The Bodysnatcher’, so we’ve worked on body shots, but he also knew how to maintain his distance and he emphasizes the mental game. He tells me how he saw every situation during a fight.

“Throughout every round and every day coach is on top of me to make sure I’m feeling good and that my energy is at the right level. He tells me exactly what I need and it’s gotten me here and in the best shape of my career.

“This is a fight that should garner a lot of attention from boxing fans. They deserve a fight like this. It’s two guys coming in at the top of their game and only one of us can take this step forward in our career.

“I’m planning on having my hand-raised in victory. I’ve worked hard in camp so that I can go out there and prove to everyone that I’m a threat to any fighter out there.”

MIKE MCCALLUM, Vargas’ Hyfforddwr

“We picked up where we left off from Jessie’s last fight in December. He has all the tools he needs, I’m just here to make sure he knows how and when to use them in the ring.

“Everybody knows Broner is a good fighter. It’s going to be an exciting matchup because Jessie is in shape and ready to go.

“We’re ready to fight any kind of style that will beat Broner. We know we’re going to have to box, if he has to do it for 12 rowndiau, Jessie will be ready. Once they get in close, Jessie has a good punch too and that might surprise Broner.”

LEONARD ELLERBE, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Mayweather Promotions

“This is the best card in the sport right now. The main event is a sensational bout. This is a 50-50 frwydr. Both guys need to win this. In Jessie’s case, this win will elevate him with the other elite welterweights that are out there.

“This is a huge fight. It’s a great fight for the fans and we’re very proud to be helping promote this event. It’s going to be a great night and thrilling main event.”

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Broner & Gwersyll Hyfforddi Davis Talk, Matchups i ddod & Mwy Ymlaen Dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 21 Showdowns Live on SHOWTIME o Ganolfan Barclays yn Brooklyn

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TRAETH PALM GORLLEWIN, FL (Ebrill 11, 2018) – bencampwr byd Pedwar-adran Adrien Broner a chyn-bencampwr diguro Gervonta “Tank” Davis rhannu diweddariadau o'u gwersyll hyfforddi yn West Palm Beach, Florida wrth iddyn nhw baratoi ar gyfer eu priod sioeau dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 21 yn fyw ar Showtime o Barclays Center, cartref BROOKLYN BOCSIO.

Pennawd digwyddiad Premier Champions Boxing yw Adrien Broner brwydro cyn-bencampwr pwysau pwysau'r byd Jessie Vargas mewn pwl 12 rownd. Mae'r telecast Showtime PENCAMPWRIAETH BOCSIO yn dechrau am 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT a nodweddion Davis cwrdd Iesu Cuellar wrth iddyn nhw sgwario ar gyfer Pencampwriaeth y Byd Pwysau Pwysau Plu 130 pwys WBA ynghyd â chyn-bencampwr y byd heb ei drin Jermall Charlo gwrthdaro â churo unwaith Hugo Centeno Jr. ar gyfer teitl y byd 160 pwys dros dro.

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Mae Broner a Davis yn rhannu gwersyll yn West Palm Beach am y tro cyntaf o dan arweiniad y prif hyfforddwr Kevin Cunningham, cyn-Sant. Swyddog heddlu Louis sydd wedi gweithio gyda chyn-bencampwyr y byd Devon Alexander a Cory Spinks.

Dyma beth mae'r diffoddwyr, ynghyd â'r hyfforddwr Cunningham, roedd yn rhaid dweud am wersyll, Ebrill 21 ac yn fwy:

Adrien BRONER

Ar newid hyfforddwyr…

“Roeddwn i'n teimlo ei bod hi'n bryd newid. Rwy'n clywed pobl yn dweud, ‘Disgwylir i chi newid ond dydych chi ddim, dyna pam rydych yn y pen draw yn yr un smotiau drosodd a throsodd ’. Felly, Mae'n rhaid i mi newid rhywbeth i gael canlyniad gwahanol. Dyna pam roedd yn rhaid i mi gamu y tu allan i'r bocs a mynd amdani.

“Roedd yn rhaid i mi newid pethau. Roedd yn rhaid i mi ychwanegu at fy repertoire oherwydd fy mod i'n cael popeth y gallaf ei wneud o'r hyn rydw i'n ei wneud ond rydw i'n dal i ddod yn fyr ar gyfer yr ymladdfeydd hyn rydw i fod i fod yn eu hennill. Felly, roedd hi'n amser newid.

“Wrth edrych yn ôl ar fy holl orchfygiad, yr unig gosb go iawn rydw i wedi'i chymryd yn y gamp hon oedd yn erbyn [Marcos] Maidana-Ges i ên wedi torri. Yn ymladd Shawn Porter, roedd yn drech na mi ac yn y Mikey [Garcia] frwydr, dim ond gweithio allan fi. Felly, mae'n bryd ychwanegu at fy nhîm a dyna pam y cefais yr hyfforddwr Kevin Cunningham. Mae'n mynd i ddod â'r gorau o Adrien Broner allan.”

Ar pam y dewisodd Kevin Cunningham?

“Rydw i wedi adnabod Coach Cunningham ers fy nyddiau amatur. Roedden ni'n arfer mynd i fyny i St.. Louis trwy'r amser ac ymladd yn ei dwrnameintiau, ar ei sioeau. Rwyf hyd yn oed wedi ymladd dros St.. Louis yn Nhwrnamaint Ringside. Roedd yn brofiad gwych.

“Rydw i wedi adnabod Coach Cunningham ers amser maith. Ef yw'r fargen go iawn Nid yw'n mynd i B.S.. fi. Mae'n mynd i fy nghadw ar flaenau fy nhraed. Dwi angen hynny.

“Mae yna hyfforddwyr sy'n newid pan fydd eu diffoddwyr yn cyrraedd lefelau penodol. Maen nhw'n dal i hyfforddi, ond nid ydyn nhw'n darparu'r strwythur sydd ei angen ar yr ymladdwr. Pan oeddwn yn ymladd yn 130, 135, Hyfforddwr Mike [Stafford] bydd wrth fy nrws yn gweiddi ‘Codwch eich casgen. Mae'n rhaid i ni redeg. Mae'n rhaid i ni hyfforddi. Codwch! Codwch!’ Ond aeth amser heibio a newidiodd pethau.

“Peidiodd yr hyfforddwr Mike â bod yn hyfforddwr a dechrau bod yn fwy o ffrind. Roeddwn i angen iddo barhau i fod yn hyfforddwr i mi. Dwi angen rhywun i gadw fi'n unol. Peidiwch â mynd i mi anghywir, bydd bob amser fel ffigwr tad ond o ran hyfforddi a fy ngyrfa. Roeddwn i angen newid.”

Ar wersyll hyfforddi…

“Rwy'n hapus iawn gyda'r gwersyll hwn. Dyna'r unig beth yr oeddwn ei angen. Rwy'n dal i fyny gyda chwsg, bwyta'n dda. Mae'r hyfforddiant ynysig yn dda iawn. Rwy'n caru popeth am y gwersyll hwn.

“Mae hyfforddiant ar fy mhen fy hun yn dda iawn i mi. Dywedais wrth bawb nad oeddent yn dod i Florida gyda mi, y byddaf yn eu gweld i gyd ar ôl yr ymladd ac os ydyn nhw wir yn fy ngharu i, byddan nhw'n deall y sefyllfa a byddan nhw'n cŵl ag ef.

“Fe wnes i wersyll gyda'r Hyfforddwr Kevin o'r blaen pan ymladdodd Dyfnaint Alexander â Timothy Bradley. Ac rydw i wedi gweld y ffordd y mae. Cawsom ein dadleuon ac roedd yn fy ngwthio allan bron bob dydd, ond roeddwn i ddim ond yn colli'r strwythur a dyna sydd ei angen arnaf.”

Ar sut roedd yn teimlo ar ôl colli i Mikey Garcia…

“Roeddwn i wedi cynhyrfu. Ar ddiwedd y dydd, does neb yn trwsio fy mhroblemau ond fi. Gallaf ofalu am bawb pan fydd ganddynt broblem, ond does neb yn datrys fy mhroblemau. Mae yna un neu ddau o bobl yno i mi ond ar ddiwedd y dydd, Dywedais wrthyf fy hun bod yn rhaid i mi gael fy mywyd a fy ngyrfa at ei gilydd.”

Gan fyfyrio ar ei yrfa…

“Dechreuais fy ngyrfa yn ifanc. Enillais deitlau mewn pedwar dosbarth pwysau. Rwyf wedi cyflawni llawer ac mae mwy eto i ddod. Roedd gen i lawer o ymladd ar ôl i'w wneud.”

GERVONTA DAVIS

Ar pam y penderfynodd wneud gwersyll hyfforddi gyda Kevin Cunningham…

“Roeddwn i mewn gwirionedd yn mynd i fynd i Colorado i hyfforddi, ond fe wnaeth Adrien fy ngwahodd i ddod i lawr yma i West Palm Beach i edrych ar y gwersyll. Dywedodd y dylwn ddod i Florida i hyfforddi gydag ef a Kevin. Felly des i lawr, Gwelais drefn Kevin ac roeddwn i wir yn ei hoffi.

“Roedd yna lawer o wrthdyniadau yn Baltimore ac rwy'n credu eu bod yn broblem i mi. Roedd angen i mi sythu fy mhen a chanolbwyntio ar y pethau y mae'n rhaid i mi weithio arnyn nhw. Roedd hi'n amser gosod fy ngwersyll yn rhywle arall.

“Roeddwn i angen newid ar ôl fy ymladd diwethaf. Rwy'n siomi fy hun. Dysgais i fod yn ymladdwr gwahanol, yn fwy cyfrifol. Rwy'n siomi eraill, ond yn meddwl fy mod yn siomi fy hun yn fwy na dim.”

Ar ôl dod yn un o'r hyrwyddwyr ieuengaf ym myd bocsio…

“Roeddwn i'n un o hyrwyddwyr ieuengaf y byd ym myd bocsio. Nid fy mod i ddim yn barod amdani. Roeddwn i mor ifanc a digwyddodd mor gyflym. Roedd yn rhaid i mi addasu iddo. Byw hyd at yr hype. Roedd yn anodd.”

Ar ei wrthwynebydd, Iesu Cuellar…

“Nid wyf mewn gwirionedd yn ymchwilio i fy ngwrthwynebwyr - neu ymladdwyr eraill heblaw'r rhai rwy'n eu hoffi. Dwi jyst yn hyfforddi'n galed ac yn ymladd pwy sydd o fy mlaen. Rwy'n gwybod ychydig amdano [Iesu Cuellar]. Gwn y gall daro, nad yw’n mynd yn ôl i lawr a’i fod yn wrthwynebydd caled. Rwy’n credu mai ef yw fy ngwrthwynebydd caletaf hyd yn hyn. Ar Ebrill 21, cawn weld a yw'n barod. Rwy'n gwybod yn sicr y byddaf.”

Ar fywyd yn y gwersyll hyfforddi pan nad yn y gampfa…
“Mae gennym dŷ mawr a ddarparodd yr hyfforddwr ar ein cyfer. Rydyn ni i gyd yn byw gyda'n gilydd-Adrien a minnau. Rydyn ni'n mynd i nofio ac i'r ffilmiau. Rydyn ni'n ymlacio. Ni sy'n gyfrifol. Dim Traeth y De, dim clybio. Dim ond hyfforddi'n galed.”

Ar ei berthynas ag Adrien Broner…

“Yr hyn nad yw pobl yn ei wybod yw fy mod i wedi bod o gwmpas Adrien ers pan oeddwn i'n iau. Edrychais i fyny ato. Pan ddaeth Adrien ar y sîn, roedd yn hynod o finiog a chyflym. Rwy'n ei gofio. Arferai ddod i'r twrnameintiau amatur.

“Mae Adrien fel brawd mawr i mi. Rydyn ni'n union fel brawd bach, brawd mawr. Rydym yn gystadleuol iawn. Nid ydym yn ei ddweud ond rydym bob amser eisiau rhagori ar ein gilydd. Er enghraifft,, Rwy'n rhedeg yn gyflymach nag y mae fel arfer, ond weithiau mae'n curo fi. Yesterday he ran so fast I could not catch him. So today, I took the lead and ran even faster. We push each other to our best.”

On his plans for the future…

“I want to win more belts. I want to become a big star in boxing. I am going to put my work in the gym, put on a great performance in the ring and get back on track to become a world champion again.

“Being a world champion again is just a step closer towards my goal: I want to be a pay-per-view star. I want to be able to fight on pay-per-view against the big fighters and do big numbers.”

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM

Ar ei berthynas ag Adrien Broner…

“I’ve known Adrian Broner for a very long time. I think I’ve known him since he was like eight years old and 60 bunnoedd. He’s always been an extremely talented fighter. When he was a kid he was one of the most talented kids. He has always had boatloads of talent.”

On Broner’s shortcomings as a fighter…

“I think sometimes, he could be a little more focused and have a little more discipline in a lot of the different things he’s doing. I think he’s trying to turn the corner and get things moving in the right direction.”

On what caused Broner to come up short in recent big fights at higher weights…

“There are several things that could cause him to lose focus and come up a little short in some of the major fights. Some of it is the focus but there needs to be a little more discipline in terms of the training aspect and more structure. I think that’s what we’re working on here.”

On what he can do to improve Broner’s game…

“I think coming over here with me, he’s finding a lot more structure in the training aspect. It’s a totally different training program that I have him doing. I think that he’s ready for some new leadership. He’s ready to be a little more disciplined in his profession and I think it’s going to show on the 21st.”

On why this time will be different…

“I’ve heard from him like everybody has, but this time Broner really has done everything possible to rectify the situations that needed to be straightened out to help him propel his career and get back moving in the right direction – and it’s not just his boxing career; it’s also as a person – his personal life – and I’m here to help him out with that. He’s really working hard to get it right this time.”

On his history and background as a trainer and how it applies here…

“I’m known to be a stern and disciplined trainer, hyfforddwr, and teacher. I’ve got a military and police background, so I don’t play a lot of games. We’re serious and we’re about business. When Broner made the decision to come with me, I knew that he was ready to take his career seriously because he knows what it’s like being here with me. He has to be about business, he has to be serious, and he has to be focused and disciplined. He made the choice to have me take over his training and take the lead as his head trainer and that’s what he’s getting when he’s dealing with me.”

On how he and Broner came together…

“A couple of weeks after the Mikey Garcia fight, he called me and he told me he was thinking about making some changes and that he wanted me to consider being his guide and taking the lead as head trainer. He asked me what I thought about that and I said, ‘You know what you’re getting when you come to me and if you’re going to be serious and focused about this, I’ll give you all I’ve got.’ And he said, ‘I’m serious.’ We started training together before camp started and I just saw a different look in his eyes. Ever since camp started he’s been nothing but hard work, ymroddiad, and focus.”

On if he had any fears about their partnership…

“I told him upfront what I expected and what we needed to do and how things had to go. I told him that if he wasn’t ready to adhere to what I’m expecting, he shouldn’t waste his time or mine. He has done everything I’ve asked of him. Everything and more. He’s going to show that he’s ready to get himself together. He’s going to show the world onApril 21 that he’s rededicated himself, he’s ready to reclaim the thrown.”

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Vargas Replaces Injured Omar Figueroa for Broner Showdown

Undefeated Former Champion Jermall Charlo Battles

Once-Beaten Hugo Centeno Jr. for Interim

160-Pound World Championship

&

Former Champions Gervonta Davis and Jesus Cuellar

Square-Off in a 130-Pound World Championship Bout

Tocynnau ar Werth Dydd Mercher, Mawrth 7 yn 10 a.m. A!

BROOKLYN (Mawrth 5, 2018) – Four-division champion Adrien Broner will battle former welterweight world champion Jessie Vargas in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME tripleheader on Saturday, Ebrill 21 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, cartref BROOKLYN BOCSIO ™.

Former champion Omar Figueroa suffered a shoulder injury in training that forced him to withdraw from his previously scheduled showdown against Broner.

Undefeated former world champion Jermall Charlo clashes with once-beaten Hugo Rye, Jr. for the interim 160-pound world title in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature. Also featured on the telecast, sy'n dechrau ar 9 p.m. A/6 p.m. PT, are former champions Gervonta “Tank” Davis ac Iesu Cuellar as they square off for the WBA 130-pound Super World Championship.

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“The April 21 card features Adrien Broner, Jermall Charlo and Gervonta Davis – three of boxing’s “must-see” attractions – in highly competitive matchups against top contenders,"Meddai Stephen Espinoza, Llywydd, Chwaraeon & Rhaglennu digwyddiad, Rhwydweithiau Showtime Inc. “Adrien Broner is once again proving that he’s willing to take on the toughest available opponent in consensus top-10 welterweight Jessie Vargas. Hugo Centeno Jr. represents another tough challenge for knockout artist Jermall Charlo as he continues his quest to become a two-division champion. Gervonta Davis vs.. Jesus Cuellar is another great matchup, with two power-punchers facing off for the 130-pound world title.”

Broner (33-3, 24 Kos) is one of the most gifted boxers in the sport, having won world titles in four different weight classes by the age of 28. The Cincinnati, Ohio native has won championships at 130, 135, 140 ac 147 pounds while facing top competition across the various divisions. Yn ei frwydr olaf, Broner lost a unanimous decision to Mikey Garcia on Gorffennaf 29 at Barclays Center after previously defeating Adrian Granados earlier last year.

“I’m feeling really good and I’m excited that this is an even bigger fight than Figueroa,” said Broner. “I had to switch up some sparring partners but everything is going great in camp. We’re fighting at 144 bunnoedd, so he’ll have a slight weight advantage, but it won’t matter. I’m going to be in great shape for this fight. Coach Kevin Cunningham is my head coach for this camp, but I did not fire Mike Stafford. I just added to my camp, because I needed the help. I know what I have to do at the end of the day to get back on top where I belong.”

Vargas (28-2, 10 Kos), a 28-year-old former welterweight champion who was born in Los Angeles and now lives in Las Vegas, is always up for a challenge. His only two losses have come in welterweight title matches against pound-for-pound greats. He lost a controversial fight to Timothy Bradley, Jr. and dropped a unanimous decision Manny Pacquiao in a world title defense. Vargas won the welterweight title with a TKO victory over Sadam Ali in 2016 prior to the Pacquiao fight. Vargas is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Aaron Herrera in December as he works toward another world title opportunity.

“This is a fight that should garner a lot of attention from boxing fans and they deserve a fight like this,” said Vargas. “We are two entertaining fighters who come in and give it their all. This is a fight that will have a lot of fireworks. I respect Broner and his skills, but he’s very beatable. The fight was presented to me and I didn’t think twice about taking it.. We as fighters and entertainers have to give the fans what they want. We had a fantastic fight ar ddydd Sadwrn in Brooklyn and we’ll have another one in April. I will have my hand raised and let everyone know I’m still a danger to anyone I face.”

Charlo (26-0, 20 Kos) enillodd ei deitl pwysau welter super gyda knockout dominyddol Cornelius Bundrage mewn 2015 ac yn y diwedd ennill y fraint o gynnal deitl y byd yn yr un dosbarth pwysau (154 bunnoedd) fel ei frawd dau wely ar ôl Jermell ennill teitl yn 2016. Ar ôl llwyddo i amddiffyn ei deitl 154-punt dair gwaith, Charlo of Houston, Texas, made the move to 160 pounds with the goal of becoming a d-division world champion. In his debut at 160-pounds, the 27-year-old scored a TKO victory over Jorge Sebastian Heiland at Barclays Center on Gorffennaf 29. Charlo vs. Centeno was originally scheduled for March 3 before being rescheduled due to a rib injury suffered by Centeno.

“I really love fighting in Brooklyn and at Barclays Center,” said Charlo. “The fans in Brooklyn always show me a lot of love. Ers fy frwydr diwethaf rwyf wedi cael cyfle i weithio ar fy amynedd ac yn gweithio ar welliannau i fy gêm. Before the injury to Centeno, I was having the best camp of my life. Mae gen i'r un teimlad bod gen cyn i mi ennill fy teitl byd cyntaf. Rwyf am fod yn bencampwr ar 160 yn fwy nag a wnes y tro cyntaf yn 154. Centeno yn ymladdwr anodd. He’ll be a hard test but he’s someone who isn’t at my level. Dydw i ddim yn cymryd unrhyw beth i ffwrdd oddi wrtho. But he’s just another fighter that’s in my way.”

Mae'r 26-mlwydd-oed Centeno (26-1, 14 Kos) ddal sylw pawb pan sgoriodd knockout trawiadol o Immanuwel Aleem yn ei frwydr olaf ar Awst. 25. Roedd yn ddigon i sbardun Centeno mewn i deitl Canol ymryson. Centeno o Oxnard, Calif., successfully rebounded from a tough TKO loss to Maiej Sulecki on June 18, 2016 gyda buddugoliaeth dros Ronald Montes cyn ei gêm yn erbyn Aleem. Centeno expects to be 100 percent healed and ready for the challenge by fight night.

“Rwy'n edrych ymlaen am y cyfle,” said Centeno. “I was really devastated when we had to reschedule the fight, but I know I have to be 100 percent for this challenge. I think my last outing had a lot to do with me getting this fight. It helped to put me in this position. Charlo yn ymladdwr gwych gyda llawer o dalent. Rwy'n teimlo fel yr ydym wedi cerfluniau tebyg. Mae'n mynd i fod yn frwydr ddiddorol. Rwy'n credu ei fod yn mynd i ddod i lawr i pwy yw'r ymladdwr callach y noson honno ac sydd wedi mwy ar ôl yn y tanc tuag at ddiwedd. Mae hwn yn newid bywydau, Gallai gyrfa sy'n newid ymladd i mi sy'n arwain at bethau mwy a gwell. Im 'yn dod i ennill.”

Davis (19-0, 18 Kos) is a proof that dynamite can come in a 130-pound package. Mae'r 23-mlwydd-oed, o Baltimore, fought three times last year and ended all of his fights by stoppage. He won the 130-pound world title with a TKO victory over Jose Pedraza in a star-making performance at Barclays Center on Jan. 14, 2017. He traveled to London for his first title defense and stopped Liam Walsh by TKO on his home turf to retain the title on Mai 21, and most recently scored a knockout victory over Francisco Fonseca on Awst. 26 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV undercard. Davis look to recapture a title in the 130-pound division after failing to make weight prior to the Fonseca fight.

“I’m the most exciting and skilled fighter on television and in 2018 I plan to show it,"Meddai Davis. "Ar Ebrill 21 I’ll be back in the ring, yn byw ar Showtime. Jesus Cuellar is arguably my toughest opponent to date. He is rough and tough, but I’m looking forward to the challenge. I’m more than happy to be fighting at Barclays Center where I won my first world title. Brooklyn is very close to Baltimore, so all of my people will be there to witness me become a world champion again.”

Cuellar (28-2, 21 Kos) is seeking to win a world title in a second weight class when he takes on Davis. A native of Buenos Aires, Yr Ariannin, the 31-year-old Cuellar won a featherweight world title with a TKO victory against Vic Darchinyan on June 6, 2015. Six months later he made a successful defense by winning a unanimous decision against Jonathan Oquendo before losing the belt to Abner Mares by split decision on December 10, 2016.

“The time I’ve had off since the Mares fight has refreshed me for this new opportunity,"Meddai Cuellar. “It took a lot out of my body to make 126 pounds for all of those years. Now I feel fresher and hungrier than ever before. I’ve been offered fights against lesser opponents in the last year but I’ve preferred to wait a little longer so that I can get a chance to fight the best. Gervonta Davis is one of the best in the world, so he’s the one I want to face and beat. Davis has never faced a fighter like me and he will see me at my very best on Ebrill 21."

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