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TRE SENSAZIONALI MATCHUP UNDERCARD IN EVIDENZA ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. YORDENIS UGAS SHOWTIME PPV® DI SABATO, Aprile 16

Il contendente leggero Isaac Cruz combatte l'ex campione del mondo Yuriorkis Gamboa nell'evento principale di Premier Boxing Champions da AT&Stadio T di Arlington, Texas

L'imbattito in aumento Jose Valenzuela affronta l'ex campione del mondo Francisco Vargas in un duello leggero

L'imbattuto Cody Crowley affronta il veterano contendente Josesito Lopez
nella battaglia dei pesi welter All-Action al via
Pay Per View a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

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ARLINGTON, TX. – Marzo 17, 2022 - Tre sensazionali matchup sono stati aggiunti alla formazione SHOWTIME PPV guidata dal campione del mondo WBC e IBF Errol "La verità" Spence Jr. e campione del mondo WBA yordenis ugás sabato in uno scontro per l'unificazione del titolo dei pesi welter, Aprile 16 in diretta da AT&Stadio T di Arlington, Texas in un evento Premier Boxing Champions.

La trasmissione televisiva in pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT e presenta un emozionante contendente leggero Isacco "Pitbull" Cruz affrontando il veterano ex campione del mondo Yuriorkis Gamboa nell'evento co-principale da 10 round.

La formazione include anche imbattuti José Valenzuela combattendo l'ex campione del mondo Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas in un combattimento leggero di 10 round, più imbattuto Cody Crowley affronta un contendente veterano Josesito Lopez in un duello di 10 round di pesi welter all-action che dà il via alla trasmissione televisiva.

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"Uno dei più grandi eventi dell'anno sarà caratterizzato da una meritata formazione pay-per-view undercard carica di abbinamenti consequenziali che sono pronti per offrire dramma e azione,"Ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “Isaac Cruz ha dimostrato contro Gervonta Davis di essere una star in divenire, e cercherà di mostrare ancora una volta quei talenti contro un abile avversario in Yuriorkis Gamboa. Di Più, un'altra stella nascente in Jose Valenzuela farà un passo avanti nella competizione contro l'ex campione Francisco Vargas, mentre Cody Crowley e Josesito Lopez porteranno entrambi i loro stili ad alto numero di ottani sul ring in quella che si configura come una resa dei conti "da non perdere" per aprire il carico di SHOWTIME PPV. "

Il 23enne Cruz (22-2-1, 15 KO) tornerà sul ring dopo aver abbandonato una decisione competitiva contro il campione di tre divisioni Gervonta Davis su SHOWTIME PPV a dicembre. Originario di Città del Messico, Cruz ha scalato la classifica dei pesi leggeri 2020, annunciando la sua presenza con un elettrizzante ko al primo turno sul veterano Diego Magdaleno in ottobre. Cruz lo ha seguito 2021 vincendo una decisione unanime sul Matías Romero precedentemente imbattuto a marzo e sconfiggendo l'ex campione Francisco Vargas con decisione a giugno. Dopo aver fatto il suo U.S. debutto a dicembre 2019, Cruz è rimasto imbattuto nei suoi successivi quattro periodi, appare su SHOWTIME® tre volte oltre a battere Magdaleno nel Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“Non vedo l'ora di tornare sul ring e di combattere ad AT&Stadio T,", Ha detto Cruz. “Amo i tifosi in Texas, mi danno sempre un supporto straordinario. Il mio promotore, Manny Pacquiao, ha combattuto ad AT&T Stadium prima e ha vinto entrambe le volte. Sono entusiasta di seguire le sue orme contro un ex campione molto affermato a Gamboa. Verrò per mostrare ai fan perché sono uno dei migliori pesi leggeri al mondo e per portare Gamboa in pensione il 16 aprile.

Gamboa (30-4, 18 KO) è un ex campione unificato dei pesi piuma, tenendo in mezzo i titoli IBF e WBA da 126 libbre 2009 e 2011. Originario di Guantanamo, Cuba, ora vive e si allena a Miami, Fla. Ha lasciato cadere una resa dei conti contro Terence Crawford in a 2014 Fight of the Year, prima di rimbalzare per vincere sette degli otto combattimenti. Quella corsa includeva vittorie sugli ex campioni del mondo Jason Sosa e Roman Martinez, rimettere Gamboa nella contesa per il titolo mondiale. Nei suoi ultimi due combattimenti, Gamboa ha abbandonato le gare contro gli attuali campioni del mondo dei pesi leggeri, perdere tramite 12th-round TKO a Gervonta Davis in 2019 e con decisione contro Devin Haney a novembre 2020.

“Vengo sempre sul ring per mostrare il mio talento e April 16 non sarà diverso,disse Gamboa. “È molto motivante trovarsi di fronte a un giovane, avversario forte come Isaac Cruz. Lo metterò alla prova e vedrò se riesce a resistere al mio potere. Vengo per vincere e fare una grande dichiarazione che ho ancora quello che serve per diventare di nuovo campione.

La 22enne Valenzuela (11-0, 7 KO) ora si allena come compagno di scuderia del due volte campione del mondo imbattuto David Benavidez mentre cerca di passare da potenziale cliente a contendente in 2022. Nato a Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Messico, Valenzuela è diventato professionista 2018 e ha guidato una serie di cinque round ad eliminazione diretta prima di guadagnare la sua prima decisione di 10 round in una vittoria su Deiner Berrio a settembre 2021. Valenzuela ha coronato il suo breakout 2021 nel mese di dicembre, dominando Austin Dulay sulla strada per un TKO nel quarto round.

“È un sogno diventato realtà essere ad alto rischio, carta impilata in questo modo,disse Valenzuela. “Ammiro e studio Spence da molto tempo, soprattutto perché siamo entrambi mancini. Io non vedo l'ora entrare nel ring. Non sto trascurando o sottovalutando Francisco Vargas in alcun modo. Mi aspetto fuochi d'artificio. C'è sempre una grande rissa quando due guerrieri messicani si scontrano, quindi so che i fan saranno deliziati da quello che vedranno il 16 aprile.

Combattendo da Città del Messico, Vargas (27-3-2, 19 KO) ha vinto un titolo di 130 libbre in 2015 sconfiggendo Takashi Miura in uno dei migliori combattimenti dell'anno. Il 37enne avrebbe combattuto contro Orlando Salido per un pareggio ricco di azione prima di perdere il titolo contro Miguel Berchelt in un'altra vicenda memorabile. Vargas in seguito sconfisse Stephen Smith e Rod Salka prima di perdere nella sua rivincita con Berchelt 2019. Più di recente, Vargas iniziò la campagna sui pesi leggeri, segnando vittorie consecutive su Ezequiel Aviles in 2019 e Otto Gamez dentro 2020, prima di abbandonare una decisione contro Isaac Cruz nel suo ultimo incontro a giugno 2021.

“È un onore essere su una carta così grande con così tanti grandi combattenti,"Ha detto Vargas. “Verrò preparato per questa lotta e pronto a lasciare il ring con una vittoria. So che Valenzuela cercherà di fare una dichiarazione, ma vengo a fare lo stesso. Come sempre, i fan possono aspettarsi una lotta tremenda dall'inizio alla fine".

In rappresentanza del suo nativo Ontario, Canada, Crowley (20-0, 9 KO) torna sul ring dopo un clamoroso debutto in SHOWTIME a dicembre 2021 che lo ha visto battere l'imbattuto in precedenza Kudratillo Abdukakhorov con decisione unanime. Crowley aveva già sconfitto Josh Torres a settembre 2020 seguente a 2019 corsa che lo ha visto vincere un titolo canadese dei pesi super welter con una decisione di 12 round su Stuart McLellan a febbraio prima di difendere con successo quel titolo con una decisione dominante su Mian Hussain in ottobre. Il 28enne è tornato a combattere negli Stati Uniti. per i suoi ultimi due combattimenti dopo che sette dei suoi primi otto incontri pro si sono svolti negli Stati Uniti.

“Dopo la mia vittoria a dicembre su SHOWTIME, Sono pronto ad accettare la prossima sfida nel mio viaggio per diventare campione mondiale dei pesi welter,disse Crowley. “Josesito Lopez è sempre un duro e porta in tavola uno stile emozionante. Purtroppo per lui, scoprirà cosa 20 i combattenti prima di lui hanno imparato, cioè che non mi verrà impedito di realizzare il mio destino. Voglio ringraziare il mio team per questa opportunità di mostrare le mie capacità, cuore e implacabilità su questa grande carta in casa dei Dallas Cowboys”.

Lopez (38-8, 21 KO) si è guadagnato il soprannome di "The Riverside Rocky" a causa del suo stile fallito sul ring. È intervenuto di fronte ad alcuni dei migliori pugili di questo sport, compresi i campioni Canelo Alvarez, Marcos Maidana, André Berto e Victor Ortiz. Il 37enne di Riverside, La California è sempre una dura sul ring, come notato dalla sua decisione a maggioranza ristretta sconfitta contro l'allora campione Keith Thurman 2019. Da quella perdita, Lopez ha messo insieme vittorie consecutive, sconfiggere Giovanni Molina, Jr. e Francisco Santana.

"Sono desideroso e molto motivato a fare un passo indietro sul ring e dimostrarmi uno dei migliori combattenti del mondo,"Ha detto Lopez. “Mi aspetto una dura sfida da Crowley e i fan possono aspettarsi di vedermi al meglio. Sono in ottima forma e pronto a mettere tutto in gioco. Sicuramente vorrai assicurarti di non perdere il mio incontro del 16 aprile.

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH THRILLING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER ISAAC “PITBULLCRUZ

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Sebastian Fundora Outpoints Sergio Garcia in Co-Main Event;
Carlos Adames Defeats Sergiy Derevyanchenko in an Exciting Fight,
and Eduardo Ramirez Dominates Miguel Marriaga
in SHOWTIME PPV Undercard Action

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LOS ANGELES (Dicembre 5, 2021) –Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis put his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentless Isacco "Pitbull" Cruz to retain his WBA Lightweight World Title in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 at STAPLES Center live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View, in un evento presentato da Premier Boxing Champions.

Scorecards leggere 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis.

The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others.

Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryant’s number “8” and “24” on each side. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring.

There was no feeling-out process in the first. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away.

“That’s my style. ‘Pitbull’ is always going to be on the attack,", Ha detto Cruz. “I think we retained rhythm from the start to the end.”

Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis’ ribs.

The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth.

“He’s a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head,"Ha detto Davis. “I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. Mi sono fatto male alla mano nel sesto round. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. E 'un guerriero. Even though he didn’t win, a star was born tonight.”

“It was right around the fifth round I saw that his hand wasn’t working correctly,” Cruz observed.

Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell.

The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fight’s end.

Naturally, Cruz believed he deserved the victory.

“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,"Lui ha detto.

Following a successful title defense, Davis said he’s ready for all comers.

“L.A., we did it for Kobe,"Ha detto Davis. “At the beginning of the fight, he came on strong. I felt as the fight was going, he was breaking down. But I hurt my hand, so I wasn’t able to get him out of there.

“Whatever the best opportunity is for me, I’ll do it. All of them guys are easy work. I’m the top dog.”

In caso di co-main, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora moved closer to a world title shot with a 12-round unanimous decision over the previously-unbeaten Sergio Garcia in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator.

Final scores read 118-110, 117-111 e 115-113.

Fundora established control quickly in the first, snapping Spain’s Garcia’s head back with a booming left. The two traded evenly through the early rounds. Garcia had his moments, including a sharp overhand right in the fifth that drew blood from Fundora’s nose.

The 23-year-old Fundora found his range in the sixth, pumping the jab and using his 6-foot-5 frame and 80-inch reach to keep Garcia at bay.

“I was using my distance a lot more. I wanted to display something different than what I’m used to,” said Fundora. “Height was definitely a difference in this fight.”

Garcia struggled to land during the second half of the bout, save for a couple moments in the 12th when the two combatants stood toe-to-toe.

“Maybe things could have been different if I had been more aggressive from the beginning,” said Garcia. “I shouldn’t have let myself get carried away by what he was doing.”

Fundora believes he’s ready for a world title shot.

“We just beat the No. 2 nel WBC, so we have No.1, and we have the champion,” said Fundora. “Whoever they give us next, we’re ready for.”

In a thrilling back and forth, Carlos Adames (21-1, 16 KO) overcame a stiff challenge from former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 KO) to win a 10-round majority decision in their WBC Middleweight World Title Eliminator.

Both combatants had their moments, but facing the toughest opponent of his career, the 27-year-old Adames shined. One judge scored the middleweight bout even at 95-95, while the other two scored it for Adames by scores of 96-94 e 97-93.

“This means a lot for me in my career and this is a big accomplishment winning against a fighter of his caliber,” said Adames, who was born in the Dominican Republic and fights out of Washington Heights in New York City.

I am aggressive and speedy by nature, so I came in ready to do my thing. He started slow, wanting to see what would happen, and simply had the wrong game plan. He got a bit tired as the fight went on, took a lot of hard shots from me and it was evident that I caused him a lot of damage.”

“I expect my opponent to fight the same style. It was nothing special for me, just a quality fight,"Ha dichiarato Derevyanchenko.

“He stayed southpaw, that was the difference in the fight. I don’t know what I’ll do next. I need a little bit of rest and then I will go back to the gym because I love boxing and I love the show.”

This gives me an opportunity to move on,” said Adames. “I dominate at both 154 e 160, so wherever they give me the opportunity to fight for a championship is where I’ll go.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, super featherweight contender Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 KO) was in peak form, winning a wide 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga.

“I would like to thank the fans, SHOWTIME and the Montiel family for supporting me. Marriaga was a tough opponent, but I managed to dominate,” said Ramirez. “I had a varied fighting style and kept him on his toes the whole time.”

Marriaga (30-5, 26 KO) was the aggressor throughout, particularly in the first round as he backed Ramirez up with combination punching. The latter found his range midway through the frame, utilizing an accurate jab. In the third, a right hook followed by an overhand left floored an off-balance Marriaga for a flash knockdown.
“We started out strong, but then things got progressively harder. Having said that, we are pleased with the work we put in today,” said Marriaga. “We should have been more savvy, but we tried our hardest in the face of a great opportunity that unfortunately we could not take advantage of.”

Ramirez dominated after scoring the knockdown, punishing Marriaga from then on with an assortment of shots to the head and body. Final punch stats had Ramirez landing 280 di 762 (36.7%) total punches to Marriaga’s 159 fuori da 689 (21.3%).

“Now I’m going to relax with my family and enjoy the holidays,” said Ramirez. “Then hopefully 2022 will come with a title shot for me.

Tonight’s blockbuster pay-per-view event will re-air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Dicembre 11 a 10 p.m. ET / PT. The delayed telecast of Davis vs. Cruz will open the telecast featuring WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire as he will defend his title against undefeated top contender and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood, e di fama mondiale ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz – Domenica, Dicembre 5

Unbeaten Five-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz on Sunday, Dicembre 5 su SHOWTIME PPV®

Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at

STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (Novembre 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz la Domenica, Dicembre 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Croce, Non classificato. 2 nella IBF, steps in to replace Rolando Romero.

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Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle the hardnosed Cruz, who has rightly earned the nickname “Pitbull’’ during his professional career.

“This is going to be a tremendous fight on SHOWTIME PPV,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Tuttavia, Gervonta Davis is a generational talent who’s only getting better. This fight is going to end in spectacular fashion on December 5.”

“Kudos to Isaac Cruz for stepping in as a replacement opponent in a high-pressure, pay per view fight against one of the brightest stars in boxing in Gervonta Davis,’’ said Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “Cruz presents a different, and some would argue a more difficult challenge to Tank Davis. Cruz won’t back down and he’ll bring the fight to Davis from the opening bell. We’ve all seen Gervonta’s blend of superb boxing skills and explosive power, and we know what he’s capable of. It will be the irresistible force versus the immovable object, which means fireworks at STAPLES Center and on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5.’’

Davis (25-0, 24 KO), star of the Mayweather Promotions stable, added another highlight filled performance in June, as he stopped previously unbeaten Mario Barrios to capture a 140-pound title and become a three-division world champion. The Baltimore-native captured his lightweight championship with a 12th-round knockout of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019.

“I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the fight, but everyone knows what I do,"Ha detto Davis. “I come in looking for the knockout and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this fight. I’m back in Los Angeles where the stars shine and I’m going to light it up against Isaac Cruz at STAPLES Center on December 5.’’

Il 23enne Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KO) will be looking to rough up Davis and make him work overtime if he wants to come away with the win. A native of Mexico City, Cruz ha scalato la classifica dei pesi leggeri 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz lo ha seguito 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March, and most recently defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. Since making his U.S. debutto a dicembre 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his next four ring appearances, appearing on SHOWTIME three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“First I want to thank Gervonta Davis and his team for this opportunity – an opportunity I won’t let get past me,’’ Cruz said. “God willing I’ll be world champion on December 5. This fight is a very big motivation for me as a professional and as a personal goal. I’m sure after December 5 everyone in boxing will know the name Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.’’

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JERMALL CHARLO TO FACE JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL SATURDAY, Giugno 19 AT TOYOTA CENTER IN HOUSTON LIVE ON SHOWTIME

Hard-Hitting Lightweight Contender Isaac Cruz Faces Former World Champion Francisco Vargas in the Co-Main Event

Former World Champion Angelo Leo Duels Mexican Contender
Aaron Alameda to Kick Off Telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

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HOUSTON (Maggio 12, 2021) – Undefeated WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo will enter the ring for a Juneteenth Day celebration in his hometown when he takes on hard-hitting Juan Macías Montiel il Sabato, Giugno 19 at Toyota Center in Houston headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and feature rising lightweight contender Isacco Cruz combattendo l'ex campione del mondo Francisco Vargas nell'evento co-principale da 10 round. Kicking off the telecast, l'ex campione del mondo Angelo Leo returns to take on Mexican contender Aaron Alameda in un 10 round super-gallo attacco.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel, in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo will fight in Houston for the fourth time as a pro and look to keep his undefeated record intact against the upset-minded Montiel.

The event is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. Tickets for the live event go on sale tomorrow, Giovedi, Maggio 13 a 12 p.m. CT and can be purchased attoyotacenter.com. Leo vs. Alameda is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.

Charlo (31-0, 22 KO) will return to fight in his hometown for the first time since a June 2019 unanimous decision victory over Brandon Adams on SHOWTIME. The 30-year-old most recently scored an impressive victory over top middleweight contender Sergey Derevyanchenko in their September 2020 resa dei conti. Charlo has held the WBC middleweight belt since 2019, after a championship reign at 154-pounds that lasted from 2015 attraverso 2017. He has compiled a perfect 6-0 record since moving up to middleweight and owns victories over former champions Julian Williams, Austin Trout and Cornelius Bundrage at super welterweight.

“It’s great to be back in the ring, headlining on SHOWTIME and defending my title in front of my hometown fans in Houston,” said Charlo. “Fighting on Juneteenth means a lot to me because there is a battle going on far greater than this. Detto, I have to handle my business on June 19. Montiel is a tough, giovane, power puncher. I know he wants my crown, but I’m hungrier than ever and ready to put on a show for my fans. Get ready for a special, explosive night.”

Representing his native Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Messico, Montiel (22-4-2, 22 KO) has earned knockouts in all 22 of his pro victories, as the heavy-handed brawler established himself as a hard-hitting force. The 27-year-old has put together an unbeaten streak since moving up to middleweight, first competing at the weight in September 2017, and most recently scoring a first-round knockout victory over longtime contender James Kirkland in December 2020. He owns stoppages of Marco Reyes and Gustavo Castro, and a draw against Hugo Centeno, Jr. a medi. Montiel had previously campaigned at welterweight and super welterweight, dropping a February 2017 bout to former champion Jaime Munguia in a 147-pound fight.

“I know that I am fighting the best middleweight in the world, but he has never faced someone who can punch like I can,” said Montiel. “All my losses in the past are from not training properly and trying to win by one-punch knockout. I’ve grown up and become a man since then. I proved that I was different when I beat Marco Reyes in 2019, and I haven’t left the gym since then. I’ve worked hard every day to become world champion and I will display everything I’ve learned on June 19.”

The 22-year-old Cruz (21-1-1, 15 KO) shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz followed that up this March, when he won a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matias Romero. Since making his U.S. debut on the undercard of Jermall Charlo vs. Dennis Hogan in December 2019, the Mexico City-native has been unbeaten in his four ring appearances. This will mark his fifth fight in 20 mesi, the last four of which will have come on SHOWTIME, including headlining ShoBox: The Next Generation nel mese di febbraio 2020.

“Me and Vargas are going to show the fans true Mexican-style boxing on June 19,” said Cruz. “He is also from Mexico City, so I know this fight will be toe-to-toe. It’s my time to show the fans that I’m the best Mexican lightweight in the world. In with the new, and out with the old. I want to thank my promoter, Senator Manny Pacquiao, for his support and belief that I will become world champion very soon.”

Also a native of Mexico City, Vargas (27-2-2, 19 KO) ha vinto un titolo di 130 libbre in 2015 sconfiggendo Takashi Miura in uno dei migliori combattimenti dell'anno. The 36-year-old would go on to fight Orlando Salido to an action-packed draw before losing his title to Miguel Berchelt in another memorable affair. Vargas went on to defeat Stephen Smith and Rod Salka before losing in his rematch with Berchelt in 2019. Più di recente, Vargas iniziò la campagna sui pesi leggeri, scoring back-to-back victories with a technical decision over Ezequiel Aviles in October 2019 and a TKO over Otto Gamez in November 2020.

“I only know how to fight wars and the fans should expect nothing less on June 19,” said Vargas. “I am a warrior, and people are going to remember the reasons why I was in two Fight of the Year battles when they see me in the ring with Isaac Cruz. I want to thank my whole team for putting together this fight that I know the fans will enjoy.”

Leone (20-1, 9 KO), who fights out of the Mayweather Promotions stable, became the first world champion from his hometown of Albuquerque, N.M., since legendary three-division champion Johnny Tapia, when he defeated Tramaine Williams by unanimous decision in August 2020. The 26-year-old dropped the belt when he lost a decision to unbeaten Stephen Fulton Jr. in January on SHOWTIME. Leone, who trains in Las Vegas, will look to re-establish his position in the stacked 122-pound division on June 19.

“I’m excited to get back in the ring for this fight,” said Leo. “I wasn’t the same fighter in my last fight, as I was when I won the title. That’s given me a big chip on my shoulder. I figured out my mistakes and learned a lot about myself. I’m here to show people that I’m still a top contender and a threat in this division. Alameda is a real contender and he’s not an opponent I’m taking lightly. Whoever comes out on top in this fight will be right there for another title shot and I plan on that being me.”

The 27-year-old Aaron Alameda (25-1, 13 KO) was able to stop Luis Nery’s knockout streak but came up on the short end of the decision in their super bantamweight title fight last September. Prior to the Nery fight, the Sonora, Mexico native had back-to-back knockouts over Jordan Escobar and Breilor Teran. Un professionista dal 2014, his previous action in the U.S. saw him earn a sixth-round knockout over Andre Wilson in 2016.

“I can’t wait for another big fight on June 19,” said Alameda. “I showed that I belong with the best in my last fight against Luis Nery, and I will be even better against Leo. My goal is to become world champion and I plan on displaying everything I’ve worked on in this fight. I’m excited to battle Leo and give the fans a great show.”

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DAVID BENAVIDEZ PUTS THE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION ON NOTICE,STOPS RONALD ELLIS IN 11th ROUND OF SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® MAIN EVENT

Lightweight Sensation Isaac Cruz Earns Unanimous Decision Against Matias Romero In First Loss; Terrell Gausha Scores Emphatic TKO Victory Over Jamontay Clark in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME® in Premier Boxing Champions Event

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Marzo 13, 2021 - Former two-time world champion David Benavidez kept his perfect ring record intact with an 11th-round technical knockout victory against veteran Ronald Ellis in their WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator main event on Saturday night’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Phoenix’s Benavidez (24-0, 21 KO) flashed brilliant hand speed, accuracy and power as he dominated Ellis (18-2-2, 12 KO) di Lynn, Mass., su 11 rounds before referee Johnny Callas finally waved off the fight at 2:03 of the penultimate round. The 24-year-old star held a significant lead on all three scorecards (99-91, 98-92 x2) at the time of the stoppage.

“I rate my performance pretty good but I know I could have done better,” said Benavidez, who extended his perfect record to 24-0. “Ronald Ellis is a tough competitor. I just hope the fans like what they saw. I threw a lot of combinations, punches in bunches. There were a lot of times I thought Ellis was going to quit but he didn’t. Hats off to him, lui è un ragazzo difficile. It was a little later than I wanted but a stoppage is still a stoppage. I hope the fans got a good show tonight.”

A boxing prodigy turned youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history, Benavidez turned in a masterful performance as evidenced by his punch stats, atterraggio 289 di 532 power punches thrown for an eye-popping connection rate of 54%. Benavidez connected on 50 punches in the 11th round which ultimately led to the stoppage. Both fighters combined to throw 1,403 punzoni. Following his dominating win on SHOWTIME, Benavidez is one step closer to reclaiming a super middleweight world title.

“I want all the big guys,"Ha aggiunto Benavidez. “Speaking for the fans too, they would love to see me against all the big guys because as you can see, I love throwing punches. I love stopping people so me versus any big name would be an amazing fight. Voglio [Jermall] Charlo, Canelo Alvarez, Caleb Impianto, all of them.”

Ellis, 31, showed tremendous determination and a very sturdy chin as he absorbed the constant onslaught from the former two-time world champion. Often working off the ropes as Benavidez pressed the action, Ellis landed 89 della sua 334 colpi.

“I could have popped the jab and controlled things a little bit more and not let him smother me,” said Ellis. “Hell yeah I wanted to finish. I didn’t want to give him that satisfaction. I could have moved a little bit more and not taken so many shots to the head. Hats off to him. He did what he had to do. Non mi ha mai fatto male, that’s the funny thing. I took a lot of shots but he didn’t damage me or have me super hurt. I never thought about quitting.”

The sports world lost an icon today as the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler was reported hours before the live telecast began. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Hagler, che era 66 anni, fought in the first main event ever on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on March 10, 1986. Hagler was honored with a ceremonial 10-count prior to tonight’s main event. Click Here to Watch SHOWTIME’s Tribute to Marvin Hagler

Benavidez reflected on Hagler’s passing after the fight: “I had met Marvin once before and he was a great champion. Someone told me he fought the first fight on SHOWTIME. Someone on my team let me know a few hours before the fight that he had passed. It’s sad and he will be missed. He was a true legend.”

In caso di co-main, Isacco Cruz (21-1-1, 15 KO) of Mexico City earned a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s Matias Romero (24-1, 8 KO) in a 12-round WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator. It marked the first time that the 22-year-old Cruz went 12 rounds in his professional career. The judges’ scorecards read 114-113, 115-112 e 118-109. SHOWTIME’s unofficial scorer Steve Farhood scored the fight 115-112, giving rounds 10 attraverso 12 to the rising star.

“I’m not happy about the style of the fight but I am satisfied I took the victory home and we’ve come to the No. 1 spot in the WBA,", Ha detto Cruz. “I didn’t know what was going to happen [as far as the judges]. We forced the fight at all times and it would have been very impossible for the judges to do something to me when I was the one pushing the fight.”

Throughout the 36-minute affair, Cruz constantly applied pressure against his opponent which led to Romero, the more seasoned professional, to hold excessively in an attempt to stall the pressure. Despite being warned frequently by referee Harvey Dock, the 24-year-old Romero was never penalized. During the rough-and-tumble contest, tuttavia, Cruz was docked a point in the sixth round for a low blow.

“He was a fighter who didn’t want to exchange punches,” Cruz added, in reference to the persistent clinching. “I was very fed up with the clinches—there was never a warning toward him. I did my best out there. Not the best way I wanted to do it but thank God we won the fight and we’re taking the victory home.”

Romero presented an effective jab throughout the fight, atterraggio 89 di 282, but it was Cruz’s power punching that ultimately earned him the victory. Croce, who is now the No. 1 contender for a world title shot at 135 libbre, atterrato 145 di 459 pugni potenti, Compreso 91 colpi corpo.

“Obviously I’m not happy with the decision,” stated Romero following his first professional loss. “I thought maybe it was a draw. Overall I’m happy with my performance. He’s supposed to the be the ‘Pit Bull’ and I went the distance. You have to take the opportunities when they are presented and I wish I would have had more time to get ready for this fight.”

In the evening’s opening bout, Cleveland’s Terrell Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KO) scored an impressive second-round technical knockout over fellow Ohioan Jamontay Clark (15-2-1, 7 KO) di Cincinnati. Gausha, 33, did not land a single power punch in the opening round but worked well behind the jab, winning the round on two of the judges’ scorecards. As the second round neared completion, Gausha beautifully countered a lunging left hand from the southpaw Clark which sent the 26-year-old to the canvas for the first time in his professional career. Clark beat the count but moments later was met by a barrage of unanswered punches in the neutral corner. Referee Arthur Mercante jumped in and called a halt to the bout at 2:44 del secondo turno.

“I knew Jamontay was a tough kid, I’ve been watching him since Cleveland so I knew about him already,Ha detto Gausha. “I felt like I had a chance to knock him out but I didn’t know how the fight would play out. But I feel I did good, executed the game plan. My coaches had been studying film and we executed.

“I just took my time,” added Gausha. “I was setting traps. I knew he would be open eventually, but I had to be cautious too because he’s a rangy guy, has a good left hand. But I knew there were holes in his game and we executed and when the opportunity presented itself, we landed that big right hand.”

With his emphatic stoppage win, il 2012 Olympian emerges as a contender for a title shot in the super welterweight division. In his first and only world title shot in 2017, Gausha dropped a unanimous decision to current super welterweight world champion Erislandy Lara.

“I know I made a statement tonight,” added Gausha. “I put the division on notice. I’m locked and loaded and I’m ready. I want to be a world champion so I’m looking to fight whoever I need to fight to get to the belts.”

Sabato di Showtime Championship Boxing telecast will replay Sunday at 8:55 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 p.m. ET on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) with former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and Alejandro Luna calling the action. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director was Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy.

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

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