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DAVID BENAVIDEZ SIT DIE SUPER MIDDELGEWIGSE AFDELING OP KENNISGEWING,STOP RONALD ELLIS IN DIE 11DE ROND VAN SATERDAG SE SHOWTIME-KAMPIOENSKAP BOXING® HOOFGEBEURTENIS

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Liggewig Sensasie Isaac Cruz verdien eenparige besluit teen Matias Romero in die eerste verlies; Terrell Gausha behaal die nadruklike TKO-oorwinning oor Jamontay Clark in die TV-opnemer op SHOWTIME® in Premier Boxing Champions Event

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Uncasville, Conn. – March 13, 2021 - Former two-time world champion David Benavidez kept his perfect ring record intact with an 11ste-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 'n Premier Bokskampioenskap-byeenkoms.

Phoenix’s Benavidez (24-0, 21 Uitklophoue) flashed brilliant hand speed, accuracy and power as he dominated Ellis (18-2-2, 12 Uitklophoue) van Lynn, Massa., oor 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, hy is 'n moeilike man. 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, landing 289 van 532 power punches thrown for an eye-popping connection rate of 54%. Benavidez connected on 50 punches in the 11ste round which ultimately led to the stoppage. Both fighters combined to throw 1,403 stoot. Following his dominating win on SHOWTIME, Benavidez is one step closer to reclaiming a super middleweight world title.

“I want all the big guys,” Benavidez added. “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. Ek wil [Jermall] Charlo, Rumo Alvarez, Kaleb Plant, 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 van sy 334 jabs.

“I could have popped the jab and controlled things a little bit more and not let him smother me,"Het 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. Hy het my nog nooit seer, 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, wat was 66 jaar oud, 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: 'Ek het Marvin al een keer ontmoet en hy was 'n groot kampioen. Iemand het my vertel dat hy die eerste geveg op SHOWTIME gevoer het. Iemand in my span het my 'n paar uur voor die geveg laat weet dat hy geslaag het. Dit is hartseer en hy sal gemis word. Hy was 'n ware legende. ”

In die mede-hoofren, Isaac Cruz (21-1-1, 15 Uitklophoue) van Mexikostad behaal 'n eenparige beslissende oorwinning oor Argentinië s'n Matias Romero (24-1, 8 Uitklophoue) in 'n WBA liggewig titel eliminator van 12 rondes. Dit was die eerste keer dat die 22-jarige Cruz gegaan het 12 ronde in sy professionele loopbaan. Die beoordelaars se telkaarte lees 114-113, 115-112 en 118-109. SHOWTIME se nie-amptelike puntemaker Steve Farhood het die stryd aangeteken 115-112, rondes gee 10 deur 12 na die opkomende ster.

'Ek is nie gelukkig oor die styl van die geveg nie, maar ek is tevrede dat ek die oorwinning huis toe geneem het en dat ons op die nr. 1 plek in die WBA,"Sê Cruz. 'Ek het nie geweet wat gaan gebeur nie [so ver as die beoordelaars]. Ons het die geveg te alle tye gedwing en dit sou vir die beoordelaars baie onmoontlik gewees het om iets aan my te doen toe ek die stryd was. ”

Dwarsdeur die 36-minute-verhouding, Cruz het voortdurend druk op sy teenstander toegepas wat tot Romero gelei het, die meer ervare professionele, om buitensporig vas te hou in 'n poging om die druk te stuit. Ondanks die feit dat hy gereeld deur skeidsregter Harvey Dock gewaarsku is, die 24-jarige Romero is nooit gestraf nie. Tydens die onstuimige wedstryd, egter, Cruz was in die sesde ronde 'n punt vas vir 'n lae slag.

'Hy was 'n vegter wat nie slae wou uitruil nie,”Het Cruz bygevoeg, met verwysing na die aanhoudende beklemming. 'Ek was baie keelvol vir die klinkers - daar was nooit 'n waarskuwing teenoor hom nie. Ek het my bes daar buite gedoen. Nie die beste manier waarop ek dit wou doen nie, maar dank God dat ons die stryd gewen het en ons die oorwinning huis toe neem. '

Romero het gedurende die geveg 'n effektiewe jab aangebied, landing 89 van 282, maar dit was Cruz se kragpons wat hom uiteindelik die oorwinning besorg het. Kruis, wie is nou die nr. 1 mededinger vir 'n wêreldtitel wat op 135 pond, geland 145 van 459 krag stoot, insluitend 91 liggaam skote.

'Ek is natuurlik nie gelukkig met die besluit nie,”Het Romero gesê na aanleiding van sy eerste professionele verlies. 'Ek het gedink miskien was dit 'n loslootjie. Oor die algemeen is ek tevrede met my prestasie. Hy is veronderstel om die 'Pit Bull' te wees en ek het die ent gegaan. 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 se Terrell Gausha (22-2-1, 11 Uitklophoue) scored an impressive second-round technical knockout over fellow Ohioan Jamontay Clark (15-2-1, 7 Uitklophoue) van 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 van die tweede ronde.

“I knew Jamontay was a tough kid, I’ve been watching him since Cleveland so I knew about him already,” said 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, die 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.”

Saterdag se Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks telecast will replay Sunday at 8:55 voormiddag. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 namiddag. 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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Super Welterweight Contender Jamontay Clark gevegte onoorwonne Vernon Brown op Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 & FOX Sport Sondag, Maart 24 van MGM Nasionale Harbour In Maryland

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Super Liggewig Jose Miguel Borrego, Middelgewigtitel Prospect Lorenzo Simpson & Super Welterweight Brandon Quarles stap in vir Afsonderlike Bouts in PBC Prelims op FS1 Begin by
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NASIONALE HARBOR (Maart 11, 2019) – Opwindende super welterweight aanspraakmaker Jamontay Clark sluit aan by die Peterson broers op 'n Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 en FOX Sport wys op Sondag, Maart 24 van MGM Nasionale Harbour in Maryland.

Clarkwill neem op Vernon Brown van Chicago in 'n 10-ronde super weltergewig pas dat die uitsending by sal oopmaak 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. EN. Twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Lamont Peterson neem op die voormalige junior weltergewig wêreldkampioen Sergey Lipinets in 'n 12-ronde weltergewig pas wat wil kop die show. Anthony Peterson, broer Lamont se, gevegte voormalige junior liggewig wêreldkampioen Argenis Mendez in 'n 10-ronde junior weltergewig bout wat dien as die mede-hoofren.

Die Peterson broers is 'n inspirerende duo wat opgestaan ​​het uit armoede en dakloosheid in Washington D.C. as kinders tot professionele boksers geword en bereik 'n elite-vlak in die sport. Hulle sal veg as die belangrikste en mede-hoofren in hierdie nasionale televisie Bouts vir die eerste keer sedert 2006 en sal kyk na 'n show vir die ondersteuners net buite sit van hul tuisdorp.

Die 24-jarige Clark (13-1, 7 Uitklophoue) was op 'n indrukwekkende rol, nadat verslaan Domonique Dolton en voorheen onoorwonne Ivan Golub, voor sy wedstryd teen Jeison Rosario in Augustus verlede jaar. Veg uit Cincinnati, Hy laat val 'n harde eenparige besluit om Rosario in die eerste verlies van sy loopbaan. Hy sal kyk na rug teen die 29-jarige Brown weiering (10-0-1, 7 Uitklophoue), en hy het 'n besige 2018 met drie oorwinnings – twee by wyse van uitklophou.

Die FS1 Prelims uitsending sal begin by 6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT en funksie Mexikaanse slugger Jose Miguel Borrego (14-2, 13 Uitklophoue) bots met Kalifornië se Jerry Thomas (14-1-1, 8 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde super liggewig wedstryd. Dit sal ook sienBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 Uitklophoue) sukkel Kansas-moedertaal Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde middelgewigtitel bout, plus Baltimore se Lorenzo Simpson (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue) neem op Earl Henry (0-1-1) in 'n vier-ronde super weltergewig-aantreklikheid.

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, wat bevorder word deur TGB Promotions en HeadBangers Promotions, is nou op die rakke en kan gekoop word deur 'n besoekwww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.

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Three-Hour Premier Boxing Champions Show Features Jamal James Delivering Second Round Knockout of Mahonry Montes in Front of Hometown Crowd Friday Night on FS1 & FOX Deportes from The Armory in Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS (Augustus 24, 2018) – Weltergewig aanspraakmaker Jamal James (24-1, 11 Uitklophoue)gave his hometown crowd a treat as he sent Mahonry Montes (35-8-1, 24 Uitklophoue)to the canvas for a second round knockout in the main event of a jam-packed three-hour night of Premier Boxing Champions action Friday fromthe Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 

 

 

“I came out here to make a statement and I’m even happier to be able to do it right here at home,” said James. “The support in Minnesota is amazing and it gave me the extra motivation to get the job done in spectacular fashion. Everyone knows I attack the body and tonight I was able to use it to get the finish”

 

 

 

In his second straight fight at the Armory, James made a statement by quickly dispatching Mexico’s Montes with a punishing left hook to the body that left his opponent crumpled on the canvas.

 

 

 

James broke through in the last 30 seconds of the second round, landing numerous unanswered right hands that put Montes in immediate trouble. James finished the show with the devastating body shot that eventually forced referee Mark Nelson to halt the bout at 2:58 van die ronde.

 

 

 

“I feel like I’m ready for the elite welterweights and tonight proved it again,” said James. “I’m going to keep working hard and taking down anyone they put in front of me. It’s time for me to make my mark in the division.”

 

 

 

In die mede-hoofren, middelgewigtitel aanspraakmaker Willie Monroe Jr. (23-3, 6 Uitklophoue) showed off his boxing skill and picked apart Javier Francisco Maciel (33-7, 23 Uitklophoue) to score a unanimous decision in their 10-round bout.

 

 

 

Monroe was dominant with his jab, movement and an array of offensive attacks. He was able to vary his punches enough to keep the aggressive Maciel from landing anything that caused damage.

 

 

 

Maciel looked to score with power punches and body shots, but the former title challenger Monroe was comfortable on the outside and mixing it up inside on his way to winning the fight by scores of 99-91 en 100-90 twee keer.

 

 

 

The opening bout of the telecast featured fast-rising prospect and 2016 Litaus Olimpiese Eimantas Stanionis (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) as he earned a unanimous decision over Levan Ghvamichava (18-4-1, 13 Uitklophoue)in their eight-round welterweight matchup.

 

 

 

Stanionis rode a powerful jab and sharp combination punching to the dominant victory as he faced the toughest opposition of his pro career to date. Ghvamichava was game and tried to counter the hard-charging Stanionis but was too often taking the worst of exchanges on the inside. At the end of the action all three judges saw the bout in favor of Stanionis by scores of 80-72 en 79-73 twee keer.

 

 

 

Additional action saw Jeison Rosario (16-1-1, 11 Uitklophoue) score a unanimous decision over Jamontay Clark (13-1, 7 Uitklophoue) in their 10-round super welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Rosario scored a highlight reel knockdown with a counter right hand in the third round that saw Clark tumble out of the ring. Clark was able to return to the ring and beat the count, but he took more damage throughout the bout before losing the decision by scores of 99-90, 98-91 en 97-92, all in favor of Rosario.

 

 

 

A scheduled heavyweight bout ended in shocking fashion before it ever began, as heavyweight prospect Rene Tellez Giron (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) was awarded a victory by disqualification against Curtis Harper (13-6, 9 Uitklophoue) when Harper exited the ring moments after the opening bell rang, opting not to face Ajagba.

 

 

 

Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes saw rising super welterweight prospect Sebastian Fundora (10-0, 6 Uitklophoue) stop Antonio Urista (10-3, 2 Uitklophoue)by 2:22 of the fourth round, onoorwonne super welterweight Leon Lawson (8-0, 4 Uitklophoue) wen 'n eenparige besluit oor Brandon Adams (4-7-1, 2 Uitklophoue) in their six-round fight and unbeaten prospect Gary Antonio Russell (12-0,10 Uitklophoue) score a first round knockout of Nick Otieno (31-15, 13 Uitklophoue) net 1:18 in die ronde.

 

 

 

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A 90-minute Prelims Telecast Added to Blockbuster Three-Hour Premier Boxing Champions Show Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes Friday, Augustus 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis (6:30 namiddag. En / 3:30 namiddag. PT)

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Unbeaten Super Welterweight Prospect Sebastian Fundora Takes on Antonio Urista in Main Event
Meer! Undefeated Prospect Antonio Russell in Bantamweight Action

 

 

MINNEAPOLIS (Augustus 20, 2018) – A 90-minute prelims telecast has been added to an already stacked three-hour Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) show live on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Friday, Augustus 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis.

 

 

 

Unbeaten rising super welterweight Sebastian Fundora will take on Michigan’s Antonio Urista in a 10-round showdown that headlines the live prelims telecast.

 

 

 

Coverage of prelims begins at 6:30 namiddag. En / 3:30 namiddag. PT and will also feature the pro debut of former amateur standout Omar Juarez, as he steps into the ring in a four-round lightweight bout and undefeated bantamweight prospect Antonio Russell neem op Nick Otieno of Kenya in an eight-round bout.

 

 

 

Prelims precede a three-hour telecast of PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes action beginning at 8:00 namiddag. EN / 5:00 namiddag. PT and headlined by welterweight contender Jamal James returning to action in his hometown as he takes on Mexico’s Mahonry Montes.

 

 

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and are available by visiting www.ArmoryMN.com ofTicketmaster.com.

 

 

 

Standing an astounding 6-foot-6, Fundora (9-0, 5 Uitklophoue)continued his ascent with a fifth-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Veshawn Owens in April on FS1 at the Armory. Born in West Palm Beach but now fighting out of California, the 20-year-old has fought in Mexico, Argentina and Uruguay since turning pro in 2016 op die ouderdom van 19. He will take on the 31-year-old Urista (10-2, 2 Uitklophoue) of Lansing, Michigan, who enters this matchup on a three-fight winning streak.

 

 

 

After a stellar amateur career, the 19-year-old Juarez will step into the ring for the first time as a pro on August 24. He fights out of the Brownsville-area of Texas and is a motivational speaker for kids in the area while also attending the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

 

 

 

The 25-year-old Russell (11-0, 9 Uitklophoue), brother of featherweight champion Gary and unbeaten Gary Antuanne, has stayed unbeaten since turning pro in 2015, most recently knocking out Jonathan Ramos in May. Russell is trained alongside his brothers by their father, Gary Russell Sr, and will look to continue his rise toward another world champion to the Russell lineage on August 24.

 

 

 

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Action-Packed Night of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes on Friday, Augustus 24 Expands to Three Hours with The Addition of Two Thrilling Matches to Already Stacked Card

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Rising Unbeaten Prospect Eimantas Stanionis Takes on
Hard-Hitting Veteran Levan Ghvamichava from the
Armory in Minneapolis
Meer! Explosive Prospect Efe Ajagba Steps into the Ring for
Televised Heavyweight Matchup
Weltergewig Contender & Minneapolis Fan-Favorite Jamal James Battles Mexico’s Mahonry Montes in the Main Event

MINNEAPOLIS (Augustus 8, 2018) – An already stacked card is expanding to a three-hour telecast with exciting showdowns presented by Premier Boxing Champions as rising unbeaten 2016 Olympian Eimantas Stanionis faces the toughest test of his young career when he battles Levan Ghvamichava and explosive heavyweight prospect Efe Ajagba steps into the ring looking to deliver another knockout performance live on FS1 and FOX Deportes Friday, Augustus 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes telecast is headlined by welterweight contender Jamal James returning to action in his hometown as he takes on Mexico’s Mahonry Montes. Middleweight contenders Willie Monroe Jr. and Immanuwel Aleem will square-off in the co-main event while rising prospect Jamontay Clark will take on once-beaten Jeison Rosario in a super welterweight showdown. Those five fights will play out over three hours of non-stop action, wat begin by 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT.

Highlighting the non-televised undercard will be Minnesota-native and former super middleweight world champion Caleb “Golden” Truax as he returns to the ring after two straight world title fights to face Brazil’s Fabiano Pena in a 10-round super middleweight fight.

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and are available by visiting www.ArmoryMN.com or Ticketmaster.com.

After representing his native Lithuania in the 2016 Olimpiese Spele, Stanionis (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) moved to California to train with legendary coach Freddie Roach and begin his pro career. The 23-year-old made his pro debut in April 2017 with a first-round knockout of Rasheed Lawal and followed it up with knockout wins in four of his next five bouts. Stanionis has scored stoppage victories over Hector Munoz and Erick Daniel Martinez so far in 2018 and will look to make it three-straight when he steps in for the eight-round welterweight affair.

Originally from the nation of Georgia but now fighting out of California, Ghvamichava (18-3-1, 13 Uitklophoue) has had his last four fights appear on FS1 and FOX Deportes broadcasts as he’s challenged former champion Sergey Lipinets and top contender Yordenis Ugas, while picking up victories over Oscar Molina and Breidis Prescott. The 33-year-old was unbeaten in seven straight fights after his first defeat in 2013.

Coached by renowned trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, Ajagba (5-0, 5 Uitklophoue) has been impressive since turning pro after representing his native Nigeria in the 2016 Olimpiese Spele. The 24-year-old has five knockout victories in five pro fights so far, with only one opponent reaching the second round.

Truax (29-4-2, 18 Uitklophoue) became just the third Minnesota-born fighter to win a world title when he went on the road to the UK last December and defeated James DeGale in one of the biggest upsets of 2017. The Osseo-product lost a close decision in the rematch to DeGale in April and will return to action to take on the 30-year-old Pena (15-10-1, 11 Uitklophoue), who has faced numerous top contenders including Jose Uzcategui, Joe Smith Jr. and Tureano Johnson to name a few.

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Weltergewig Contender & Minneapolis Fan-Favorite Jamal James Takes On Mexico’s Mahonry Montes Friday, Augustus 24 in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes from the Armory in Minneapolis

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Middleweight Contenders Willie Monroe Jr. & Immanuel Aleem
Square-Off in Co-Main Event
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Unbeaten Rising Prospect Jamontay Clark Steps in Against Once-Beaten Jeison Rosario in Super Welterweight Action
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MINNEAPOLIS (Augustus 2, 2018) – Weltergewig aanspraakmaker Jamal James will return to action in his hometown as he takes on Mexico’s Mahonry Montes in the main event of an exciting night of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes action Friday, Augustus 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 

 

 

Die uitsending begin by 8:00 namiddag. EN / 5:00 namiddag. PT and will feature middleweight contenders Willie Monroe Jr. en Immanuel Aleem going to battle in a 10-round attraction and unbeaten rising prospect Jamontay Clark eenmalig geslaan aanpak Jeison Rosario in 'n 10-round super welterweight wedstryd.

 

 

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and are available by visiting www.ArmoryMN.com ofTicketmaster.com.

 

 

 

“Jamal James is building a following in his hometown of Minneapolis as he builds momentum in the welterweight division, and this fight against Mahonry Montes will help him accomplish both things,” sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “The undercard features some strong matches that include boxers who will figure prominently into the championship picture in the near future. It will be an entertaining show for the fans in Minneapolis and those tuning in on FS1 and FOX Deportes.”

 

 

 

“Warriors Boxing is very excited to return to the beautiful newly-renovated Armory in Minneapolis with another PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes show,” gesê Leon Margules, President van Warriors Boxing. “In addition to the great lineup of televised fights, headlined by local star Jamal James, favorite son and former world champion Caleb Truax returns to the ring at home for the first time since back-to-back road performance in world title fights.”

 

James (23-1, 10 Uitklophoue) built on the biggest victory of his career – a knockout over tough veteran Diego Chaves last December – with a decision win against Abel Ramos in April at the Armory and on FS1. The 30-year-old James has picked up three-straight victories since suffering the only loss of his career – a unanimous decision defeat to Yordenis Ugas in August 2016. He returns to downtown Minneapolis looking to keep his momentum going towards the top of the welterweight division.

 

 

 

“I’m in camp training hard for another thriller at home against a pressure fighter in Mahonry Montes,” said James. “I’m going to use my height, range and skills to show that I’m hungry and keeping my eyes on the prize. Once I get past Montes, a big name is going to have to fight me. I’m right on the road to a world title challenge.”

 

 

 

The 28-year-old Montes (35-7-1, 24 Uitklophoue) has challenged everyone from world champions to top rising prospects throughout his pro career and enters this bout having scored knockout victories in consecutive fights. Representing Sinaloa, Mexiko, Montes owns a victory over welterweight contender Francisco Santana in a fight last year that saw Montes drop his opponent on the way to a decision victory.

 

 

 

“I’m am so excited to have this opportunity against Jamal James,” said Montes. “My last loss was unfortunate because I thought I had my opponent hurt, but I’ve picked up a couple of wins since then and have been training very hard. I’m ready to show everyone that I belong with the best fighters in the world. I’m never in a bad fight and I’m going to show the fans in Minnesota how a real Mexican fights.”

 

 

 

A two-time title challenger, Monroe (22-3, 6 Uitklophoue) has faced current titlists Gennady Golovkin and Billy Joe Saunders in his forays into championship fights. The 31-year-old from Rochester, New York has defeated Gabriel Rosado, Brian Vera and John Thompson since 2015 to earn multiple opportunities at the middleweight title. Monroe most recently won a dominant decision over Carlos Galvan in March.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Virginia, Aleem (18-1-1, 11 Uitklophoue) stopped Juan De Angel in the sixth-round of their May fight to get back in the win column after his first defeat in a bout against Hugo Centeno Jr last August. The 24-year-old had stopped then unbeaten Ievgen Khytrov in the sixth round of a January 2017 fight that became a Fight of the Year nominee prior to the Centeno fight.

 

 

 

Die 23-jarige Clark (13-0, 7 Uitklophoue) has used his height and reach to establish himself as a fast-rising prospect on his way to contender status. The Cincinnati-native had two impressive victories in 2017, first defeating then unbeaten Ivan Golub and then a decision victory over Domonique Dolton last November as he came out victorious against his toughest pro opponent so far.

 

Rosekrans (15-1-1, 11 Uitklophoue) fights out of Miami but is originally from the Dominican Republic. Rosario suffered his first defeat last year at the hands of Nathaniel Gallimore, but has rebounded to be undefeated in his last four fights. This run has seen the 23-year-old fight to a draw with Mark Anthony Hernandez in February before defeating Justin DeLoach and dropping him twice on his way to a decision victory in May.

 

 

 

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MIKEY GARCIA UNIFIES LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION AGAINST ROBERT EASTER JR. SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES

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Luis Ortiz Registers Second-Round TKO of Razvan Cojanu in Co-Feature

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Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Eighth-Round TKO Against Jose Roman

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LOS ANGELES (Julie 28, 2018) – Mikey Garcia became the 10ste lightweight champion to unify the division with a unanimous decision against Robert Easter Jr. Saturday on SHOWTIME, and immediately afterward set his sights on boxing’s best, namely Errol Spence Jr.

Full fight highlights here: https://s.sho.com/2LzlnJ6

 

 

 

 

All three judges scored the fight in favor of Garcia,118-109, 117-110, 116-111, in 'n elektrifiserende geveg voor 12,560 fans at Staples Center in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

 

The four-division world champion Garcia (39-0, 30 Uitklophoue) – who was fighting in his native Southern California for the first time in seven years – keeps his 135-pound WBC title, and also claims Easter’s IBF Lightweight belt

 

 

 

 

“I’m here for the biggest challenges,” sê Garcia, 30, who unified a title for the first time in his career. “I don’t know if there is anyone that is a bigger challenge than Errol Spence. I know he’s up to fight everyone so let’s make it happen. I think it can be made. I think that’s the next big fight coming up.

 

 

 

 

“I feel I have the power and the skillset to compete in any division up to welterweight. He’s the toughest guy at welterweight so I want to face him.”

 

 

 

 

Garcia scored a knock down in the third round against Easter (21-1, 14 Uitklophoue) van Toledo, Ohio, who was sent to the canvas for just the second time in his career. A strong right jab put Easter out of position, immediately followed by a devastating left hook sent Easter down with 24 seconds remaining in the round.

 

 

 

 

Garcia got better as the fight progressed. In the final four rounds Garcia out-landed Easter 95-34 in total punches and ended the fight being the more active fighter throwing 555 punches to Easter’s 507. He connected on nearly 40 percent of his power shots while Easter landed at a 24 percent clip.

 

 

 

 

“It’s a great accomplishment being here in L.A.,” Garcia said. “I was in control most of the fight, and I did what I had to do. I knew he was a tough opponent. He’s a tough warrior. He gave a great fight but I was a better fighter. I was in control of the fight and I did what I had to do to win.”

 

 

 

 

Easter, who went into the Garcia locker room after the fight to congratulate his opponent, was gracious in defeat.

 

 

 

 

“Whenever we step in the ring we are both putting our lives on the line and tonight Mikey was victorious,” said Easter, who entered the fight as the longest reigning champion at 135 pond. “I just couldn’t find the timing and I just couldn’t let my right hand go. He caught me with a clean shot and I went down, but I got up like a true champion.”

 

 

 

 

 

During an interview at the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host desk, Spence, a fellow top-five pound-for-pound great, said he would “definitely” welcome a fight with Garcia. “I feel like that’s the best fight available for me right now with Shawn [Dra] and Danny [Garcia] fighting in September. Keith Thurman is still recovering and needs a tune up.

Full interview here: https://s.sho.com/2veXH1T.

 

 

 

 

“He’s daring to be great, he wants to be great, he wants to move up and dethrone me and it’s not going to happen. It’s definitely going to be an easy fight. [Garcia] will be pound-for-pound No. 1 if he beats me. He has great skills but I see myself winning. I don’t really see anything that concerns me. He’s technically good, but I don’t see him hurting me at 147.”

 

 

 

 

Heavyweight southpaw Luis Ortiz (29-1, 25 Uitklophoue) returned to the ring with a resounding victory, scoring a devastating second round knockout (2:08) of former world title challenger Razvan Cojanu (16-4, 9 Uitklophoue)

 

 

 

 

Ortiz landed 42 persent van sy krag skote (eight of 19) while Cojanu landed just two of 13 (15%) in the short fight.

 

 

 

 

Ortiz was emotional after the fight. He told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray that just five days ago he learned doctors have found a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa, a disease his daughter suffers from.

 

 

 

 

“Thanks to God they found a cure for my daughter’s disease,” Ortiz said. “My wife told me while I was boarding the plane to get here. It’s been hard to be away from them. I’m happy I won, but it’s been really hard to be away from them.”

 

 

 

 

 

Both fighters were coming off losses in heavyweight world title fights. Ortiz was fighting for the first time since challenging Deontay Wilder in a 2018 Stryd van die Jaar kandidaat. The 6-foot-4 Ortiz wasted little time knocking out the 6-feet-7½, 269-pound Cojanu, returning for his first fight since challenging then-WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker.

 

 

 

 

 

“In my mind King Kong has not been defeated. I don’t feel I lost against Deontay Wilder. I want to fight [Anthony] Josua, but he only fights boxers he’s sure he can defeat. I’m going to ask the government to put me on disability, maybe that way Joshua will fight me.”

 

 

 

 

In die uitsending opener, Mario Barrios (22-0, 14 Uitklophoue) remained undefeated recording his sixth straight stoppage with an eighth-round TKO of Jose Roman (24-3-1, 14 Uitklophoue) in a scheduled 10-round welterweight match. Each of the judges, as well as SHOWTIME expert scorer Steve Farhood, scored the fight 80-70 in favor of Barrios at the time of the stoppage as Roman’s corner didn’t answer the bell for the ninth round.

 

 

 

 

San Antonio’s Barrios relied on effective body work in dominating the fight, verbinding op 61 van sy 133 liggaam skote. Hy skakel aan 44 persent van sy krag stoot (104/239) in vergelyking met 26 percent for Roman (34/132), who had just five body shots on the night.

 

 

 

 

"[Body work] is something I’ve been able to work on,” Barrios told Gray in the ring. “You put the body work in early and by the end of the fight they have nothing left. That worked perfectly for this fight. This was the farthest I’ve gone in a while. It was great work and I feel like I’m transitioning to the fighter that I always thought I’ve be.”

 

 

 

 

Buurte, who suffered a cut above his left eye in the first round, sent Roman to the canvas at 1:15 of the fourth round with a strong right that dazed Roman, then a left hook that put Roman down for the seventh time in his career. Barrios ended the round with a flurry of punches that left Roman stunned.

 

 

 

 

 

The 23-year-old Barrios sent Roman down again with 1:38 remaining in the eighth round. Roman survived the round, but his corner refused to answer the bell and the fight was over.

 

 

 

 

“I feel I’m ready [for a title shot)],” Barrios said. “I feel strong. I feel fast. Ek is jong, but whatever my managers throw at me I’m ready. If I could get it tomorrow, I’d take it.”

 

 

 

 

 

It was a star-studded night at Staples as current and former world champions attended the fights, including Jarrett Hurd, Errol Spence Jr., Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Gervonta Davis and Adrien Broner.

 

 

 

 

 

Shawn Porter was also in attendance. It was recently announced that Porter and fellow former 147-pound world title holder Danny Garcia will square off against one another for the vacant WBC Welterweight World Championship live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Sewe. 8 van Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y..

 

 

 

 

“I’m just a different type of athlete,” Porter told SHOWTIME’s Brian Custer. “When you talk about having the tools to become a two-time world champion; I have the tools, the athleticism, the tenacity the ring generalship. You will see all of that on Sept. 8.

 

 

 

 

 

“We always say that the business has to make sense [to make fights], And it sounds to me like the business has played its part. I win the WBC Championship and you’ll get Shawn Porter vs. Errol Spence.”

 

 

 

 

 

In streaming dekking van live onderkaartgevegte op SHOWTIME-KAMPIOENSKAP BOXING COUNTDOWN, undefeated super lightweight prospect Fabian Maidana (16-0, 12 Uitklophoue), the brother of former champion Marcos Maidana, recorded a seventh-round stoppage (2:32) against former world title challenger Andrey Klimov (19-5, 9 Uitklophoue).

 

 

 

 

 

Ook op die live stream, 2016 U.S. Olympian and unbeaten prospect Karlos Balderas (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) dominated 54-fight veteran Giovanni Caro (27-24, 21 Uitklophoue) scoring a stoppage at 2:09 of the fourth round in a scheduled six-round super featherweight bout.

 

 

 

 

Saterdag se SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSKAP BOXING tripleheader speel Maandag weer om 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

 

 

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Mikey GARCIA vs. ROBERT EASTER JR., FINAL WEIGHTS, KWOTASIES, FOTOS & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks® Tripleheader Live At 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT From Staples Center In Los Angeles, Kalifornië.

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WBC & IBF LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION – 12 Rondes

Mikey Garcia – 135 £.

Robert Easter Jr. - 134 ½ kg.

Skeidsregter: Jack Reiss (Kalifornië.); regters: Larry Hazzard Jr.. (N.J.), Edward Hernandez Sr. (Kalifornië.), Steve Weisfeld (N.J.)

HEAVYWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT – 10 Rondes

Luis Ortiz – 241 £.

Razvan Cujanu – 269 £.

Referee Jerry Cantu (Kalifornië.). regters: Max DeLuca (Kalifornië.), Dr. Lou Moret (Kalifornië.), Zachary Young (Kalifornië.)

 

WELTERWEIGHT BOUT – 10 Rondes

Mario Barrios – 141 ½ kg.

Jose Roman – 142 £.

Referee Gerard White (Kalifornië.). regters: Max DeLuca (Kalifornië.), Dr. Lou Moret (Kalifornië.), Zachary Young (Kalifornië.)

 

FLASH KWOTASIES

Mikey Garcia

“All the work is done; the talking is done. Now it’s time to settle this thing in the ring.”

 

Robert Easter Jr.

“I told Mikey there ain’t no more talking. I’m coming in shape. It’s going to be an exciting fight for all the fans that are here from my side and from his side. We’re just ready to fight and put on a great performance for LA.

 

 

 

“This fight is champion vs. kampioen. It’s going to determine who’s the best, vir die regte. Tomorrow is going to be the best of the best and you’re going to see the best out of me.”

 

Luis Ortiz

“I’m going to do what I’ve always done in my career and even in the amateurs, and that’s just fight. It’s going to be no different. I’m going to come out punching.

 

 

 

“Every fight is an important fight and tomorrow night I will show what I can do. I’m going to show why I’m known as the most avoided fighter.”

 

Razvan Cojanu

“I’m in very good shape. Tomorrow night it’s SHOWTIME. We’re going to bring the pain.

 

 

 

“The secret to beating Luis Ortiz is two things. One, I cannot say because I’m in front of the cameras but the other one is the heart.”

Mario Barrios

“Everything about fighting on SHOWITME excites me. I’ve been working for this and dreaming about this day since I was a little kid. Now it’s here and I want to take full advantage of it.

 

 

 

“I hope the fans can expect a lot. I’m here to showcase my talents and they are going to see fireworks. I always get a lot of love from the fans when I fight in L.A.”

 

Jose Romeinse

“I have a special motivation for this fight. My cousin’s son is battling leukemia so I dedicate this fight to him. He’s only three years old. It’s really hard because I’m a father and just imagining that breaks my heart.”

 

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WATCH NOW! DIE BENADERING: Mikey GARCIA – Four-Division World Champion Explains His Mindset Before a Fight

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DIE BENADERING: Mikey GARCIA

Four-Division World Champion Explains His Mindset Before a Fight

Garcia Faces Robert Easter Jr. in Lightweight World Title Unification Bout

Saterdag, 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT Op Showtime

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WAT: Vier-afdeling wêreldkampioen Mikey Garcia explains his mindset in the final moments before a fight in this new digital offering from SHOWTIME Sports®. The Approach: Mikey Garcia provides a first-person glimpse into Garcia’s psyche and unique tendencies as he prepares to enter the ring.

“The ring walk is the most special moment of a fight itself,” says Garcia. “Sometimes I get very emotional and I want to cry because it’s unbelievable that all of these people are there to support me.”

Garcia, the unbeaten WBC Lightweight World Champion, will meet IBF Lightweight World Champion Robert Easter Jr. in a 135-pound unification showdown môre nag, Julie 28 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

Regstreekse dekking van die SHOWTIME-KAMPIOENSKAPBOKS begin om 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT and also features Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortiz (28-1, 24 Uitklophoue) returning to action to face former world title challenger Razvan Cojanu (16-3, 9 Uitklophoue) and opens with unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario Barrios (21-0, 13 Uitklophoue) neem on hard-hitting Jose Romeinse (24-2-1, 16 Uitklophoue) in a 10-round showdown.

Die nag skop af met SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN at 8 namiddag. EN/5 namiddag. PT, as former three-division champion Abner Mares joins boxing broadcaster Ray Flores and analyst Chris Mannix to preview the night’s tripleheader and call live undercard bouts from ringside in Los Angeles. SHOWTIME’s fifth digital presentation of live boxing in 2018 sal stroom op die SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel en Showtime Boxing Facebook-bladsy.

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Mikey Garcia vs. Robert Easter Jr. Finale Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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Lightweight World Champions Clash in Unification Fight That Headlines Action Saterdag, Julie 28 Live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles & Aangebied deur
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LOS ANGELES (Julie 26, 2018) – Lightweight world champions Mikey Garcia en Robert Easter Jr. went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they enter the ring for a 135-pound title unification Saturday, Julie 28 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Joining them Thursday and competing on the three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT) were Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis “Die Real King Kong” Ortiz en voormalige titel uitdager Razvan Cojanu, who meet in a 10-round bout plus unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Buurte en hard-hitting Jose Romeinse, who compete in a 10-round showdown.

 

 

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder word deur Ringstar Sport en TGB Promotions, begin at $50, plus toepaslike fooie, en is nou op die rakke. Om kaartjies te koop, visit AXS.com.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Conga Room at L.A. Live:

 

Mikey GARCIA

 

 

 

“This will be my first title unification match. It means a lot to face another unbeaten champion. It will help my legacy and my career. I’m taking the proper steps to move forward and cement my name for the ages.

 

 

 

“There isn’t another fight in front of me right now that gets me excited other than this one against Robert Easter Jr. He’s going to come with everything he has. This is definitely his biggest fight and I believe we’ll be able to bring the best out of each other.

 

 

 

“Me and Robert Easter Jr. are the only unbeaten champions in the division. So in my eyes, the winner is the best fighter in the division.

 

 

 

“I’m very happy to be fighting again in Los Angeles. It’s been seven years since I fought here. To give fans a chance to see this big fight live at STAPLES Center is a great thing. I’m very thankful that we could have the fight here. Most opponents wouldn’t have come here.

 

 

 

“I’m coming back to STAPLES Center as a world champion and I have a chance to unify in my hometown. There’s nothing better that I could ask for. I’m going to do everything I can to come out victorious on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I’m glad that Robert is confident coming into this fight. I believe that he will show up the best possible version of himself. That’s what gets me even more motivated and excited for this fight.

 

 

 

“I’m here to take the biggest fights and biggest challenges. I will be at welterweight very soon and I look forward to taking on the best there. Everyone says not to do it, and that’s what excites me and motivates me the most.”

 

ROBERT EASTER JR.

 

 

 

“I really don’t pay attention to being ‘overlooked’ or what my opponents say leading up to a fight. Op Julie 28 we still have to get in there and throw these hands. Nothing said by him or anyone outside bothers me at all.

 

 

 

“The only big name Mikey Garcia has beaten is Adrien Broner. I’m going to give him problems. I believe with our skills and record, the winner of this fight is the best fighter in the weight class.

 

 

 

“This can add big attention to my career. It can help me get the recognition that I deserve. I look at all my fights like a big fight, but obviously this is unification. You will see two warriors in there on Saturday.

 

 

 

“It’s been a long time since I made my pro debut at STAPLES Center. You’re going to get a lot of action and excitement on Saturday night. Expect the unexpected.

 

 

 

“I had such a great training camp with coach Cunningham and my dad. It was all boxing all the time and really what I needed heading into a matchup like this.

 

 

 

“Everyone will be able to see my hard work pay off on Saturday night. I’m not the one who likes to talk about it, I want to show everybody what I got.

 

 

 

“These are the kind of fights that I’ve always wanted to be a part of. It’s a big fight that I know the fans are going to really enjoy. I’m going to give them something to remember.

 

 

 

“Being the underdog is what it is. Only one of us can be the favorite. We did what we had to do to prepare for this fight and on July 28 you’ll see it all in action.”

 

ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother and Trainer

 

 

 

“There’s always risk in any fight. We’re very well-prepared for this big challenge and Mikey is in a great place mentally. Easter is a tall guy who I’m sure will try to use his reach and fight from the outside. But we’ll be ready for whatever he brings.

 

 

 

“This is obviously a big fight for Mikey against another elite boxer. When two undefeated guys are unifying, it’s always big. We had great sparring partners who prepared Mikey to be at his very best.

 

 

 

“We’re ready for the best Robert Easter possible. I’m not even looking at his past two performances. We’ve done what we had to do to be ready for this fight and the best version of our opponent.”

 

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Easter’s Co-Trainer

 

 

 

“Robert has always been a tremendous fighter and an excellent boxer when he wants to box. We just put extra emphasis on how we want to fight Mikey Garcia. Robert has the natural skill and ability, plus the size and reach to get this done.

 

 

 

“We’re prepared to dictate the tempo, control distance and range and do everything we want to do. We’ve done it so far in camp and we’re going to bring it into the ring on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“It’s obvious for the last couple of weeks that Garcia has been talking more about future fights than this fight on Saturday night. I look at that as him overlooking Easter. Egter, Mikey is a pro with a seasoned trainer so I doubt he’s being totally overlooked. He better be ready.”

 

ROBERT EASTER SR., Easter’s Father & Co-Trainer

 

 

 

“I always feel very confident about Robert’s chances every time he steps into the ring. We had a good camp and I know he’s ready. He’s always ready, just like he’s been for every fight leading up to this one.

 

 

 

“This fight is going to live up to the hype. Robert is going to go out there and show the world what he is really made of.

 

 

 

“We’re going to go out there and get the win. We’re going to impose our game plan on Mikey and make it a really long night for him.”

 

LUIS ORTIZ

 

 

 

“My hunger and motivation to become world champion has not changed at all. My opponent is very big, but in the ring everyone is the same size. We’re going to be smart and I’m going to do my job on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“The Wilder fight is what it is. It’s the past now, and I don’t regret it. At the end of the day I want the rematch and I believe I deserve the rematch. They’re still running from me and they’re obviously running from Wilder, but I’m running from no one.

 

 

 

“A victory on Saturday night will put me back in line for the rematch with Deontay Wilder. Fighting is what I know how to do, and that’s what I’m coming to do on Saturday night. We’re both hungry for a win and we will see who comes out on top.

 

 

 

“I learned that I need to train even harder, fight harder, throw more and connect more. If I hadn’t been fatigued, I’d still be punching him today. I threw the clock away at the gym. We’re going to be smarter going forward.”

 

RAZVAN COJANU

 

 

 

“I am very ready for this matchup. When we got this call, I was already in shape. We just had to make the adjustment to fighting a southpaw. We have about a month of really fun sparring leading up to this fight.

 

 

 

“I feel very comfortable against the southpaw, especially one that everyone is familiar with like Ortiz. I know I have the skills to take home the victory.

 

 

 

“The Wilder vs. Ortiz fight was a great fight and I congratulate him for that performance. I saw plenty of things that I can expose. The main thing is the sharp one-two combination that gives him trouble.”

 

MARIO Barrios

 

 

 

“This is definitely the toughest test of my career. I’m very happy to have this big fight. This is going to be the breakout performance that I’ve been looking for.

 

 

 

“Whichever title is available to me is the title we’ll go after. It doesn’t matter who I have to face, I’ll be ready. I’m gunning for the very best.

 

 

 

“This is a great opportunity to make my debut on SHOWTIME. This is a card packed with talent, but I plan on stealing the show. I’m going to show everyone the kind of fighter that I am.

 

 

 

“I know that Roman is going to come to fight but so am I. I can’t wait to fight in this building. All the greats have fought here and I can’t wait to put on a great show.”

 

JOSE ROMAN

 

 

 

 

“Buurte’ best weapon would be his speed and his range and I think we have the perfect game plan to oppose it. I know that I have to be patient in there because I have a difficult opponent. I’m doing this for my family and no one can stop me.

 

 

 

“A win over Mario Barrios would be huge for me. The fans can come in there expecting a war between two Mexican warriors who will leave it all in the ring.

 

 

 

“When I’m not fighting I’m going to Cyprus College and majoring in Mathematics. I’ve been really good at math since I was a kid. I’m on a great track right now in my boxing career and in life.”

 

RICHARD SCHAEFER, Voorsitter & Uitvoerende hoof van Ringstar Sport

 

 

 

“This is a top to bottom amazing card. It’s a boxing spectacular taking place here at STAPLES Center. We have a little bit of everything on this card. That includes talent from Robert Garcia’s gym, meer 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas, who I believe will one day be headlining at STAPLES Center one day.

 

 

 

“The televised portion of this card has a stellar lineup as well, including an undefeated Mario Barrios, who represents Texas well and makes his state proud. He’s one of the most exciting fighters in the division and will have a tough challenge in Jose Roman.

 

 

 

“Luis Ortiz is the kind of fighter that you just don’t want to miss a minute of when he fights. He is coming off of one of the best fights of this year, when he challenged WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

 

 

 

“The matchup between Mikey Garcia and Robert Easter Jr. is the cherry on top of an amazing night. I know that these fighters are ready to entertain and showcase their talent.”

STEPHEN Espinoza, President Sports & gebeurtenis Programmering, Showtime Networks Inc.

 

 

 

“There are fighters who say they want tough fights and then there are fighters who actually take tough fights. There’s a big difference between these two. Mikey Garcia and Robert Easter Jr. are the fighters who actually take the top fights.

 

 

 

“This is the third world title unification on SHOWTIME this year. No other network has delivered this level of fights to boxing fans. That’s more world title unifications than all the other networks combined this year.

 

 

 

“Mikey is a top pound-for-pound fighter and Easter is the longest reigning champion at lightweight and probably the most avoided fighter in the division. No one is rushing to fight either of these guys, nog, this was an easy fight to make.”

 

 

 

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