Jean Pascal vs. Badou Jack and Jarrett Hurd vs. Luis Arias Also on Tap for Event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens Mer, Former NFL Star Chad Johnson Makes His Boxing Debut in an Exhibition Fight NEW YORK - (Maj 6, 2021) – All-time boxing great and 2020 International Boxing Hall of Fame Floyd "Money" Mayweatherwill make his return to the ring as the undefeated, 12-tid, five-division world champion squares off in an exhibition bout against social media sensation and pro boxerLogan “The Maverick” Paul,headlining a blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV event on Sunday, Juni 6. The anticipated clash pits superstars from two different worlds in a must-see showdown for sports and entertainment fans around the globe.
The event is presented by Mayweather Promotions, Fanmio and Mavathltcs and will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The pay-per-view event also will feature a pair of intriguing professional boxing showdowns, as WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionJean Pascal and two-division world championBadou Jack meet in a 12-round rematch in the co-main event. Mer, former unified super welterweight champion“Swift” Jarrett Hurdåtergår till ringen för att möta Luis Arias i en 10-runda bout.
In a fourth PPV bout, former NFL star wide receiverChad Johnsonwill make his boxing debut in an exhibition match against an opponent to be announced. After years of off-season training with Mayweather in Las Vegas, the man once named Chad Ochocinco will test his skills in the boxing ring and bring his unique brand of fan-friendly entertainment to the star-studded event.
The pay-per-view telecast will begin live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, Juni 6. Tickets for the live event at Hard Rock Stadium will go on sale next week with additional details regarding tickets and the pay-per-view telecast to be announced shortly.
Mayweather, who was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020, har en perfekt 50-0 rekord med 27 knockouts. He racked up 12 world titles in five weight divisions during his illustrious career that spanned three decades. His brilliant boxing resume includes 24 wins over world champions, including Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez. Under sin karriär, he was named the world’s highest paid athlete multiple times byForbes, Fortune och Sports Illustrated. Mayweather has accumulated numerous “Fighter of the Year” awards, inklusive fem ESPY Awards och två Boxning Writers Association of America Awards. His 2015 showdown with Pacquiao shattered the all-time pay-per-view television record with 4.6 million buys, a record that still stands. Mayweather last fought in a boxing exhibition on New Year’s Eve 2018 i Japan. His last professional boxing match was his 2017 stoppage win over Conor McGregor, the second biggest pay-per-view event in television history.
As Mayweather dominated boxing en route to a perfect professional record and international stardom, Paul rose to fame on the internet. Paul, 26, welcomed the world into his life on various social media platforms including YouTube, where he has amassed more than 20 million subscribers. His legions of devoted fans supported him as he stepped into professional boxing in 2019 and sold out the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in his six-round debut against fellow YouTube star KSI. The Ohio native is a former high school wrestling standout and has been training for more than two years. Nu, he readies himself to face an undefeated boxing legend. While Paul stands six inches taller than Mayweather and owns an 18-year age advantage, the social media sensation will be challenging the best boxer of his generation, in his arena.
Pascal (35-6-1, 20 Kos) earned a narrow split-decision victory over Jack in their December 2019 title showdown that saw both men hit the canvas. Prior to that fight, Pascal captured his interim title by handing Marcus Browne the first defeat of his professional career. Pascal scored four knockdowns in that fight, eventually earning a close technical decision when a cut suffered by Browne on an accidental head butt stopped the fight after eight rounds. The 38-year-old has been in the ring with the top fighters of his era during his brilliant career, including Bernard Hopkins, Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute, and Chad Dawson. Pascal, who was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and now lives in Laval, Quebec, won his first light heavyweight world title with a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu in 2009.
Domkraft (22-3-3, 13 Kos) will look to avenge the razor-thin defeat he suffered to Pascal in their first match. Jack mounted an impressive rally on the scorecards that nearly turned the match in his favor. Born in Stockholm, Domkraft (who represented his father’s home country of Gambia in the 2008 OS) now lives in Las Vegas. Jack won the 168-pound world title with a majority decision against Anthony Dirrell in 2015 and successfully defended the belt three times before being handed a hard-fought majority draw against James DeGale in one of 2017’s best fights. In his first bout at 175 pounds, Jack stopped Nathan Cleverly to pick up the WBA light heavyweight title before fighting to a majority draw against then WBC champion Adonis Stevenson in May 2018. I sin senaste utflykt, Jack won a unanimous decision over Blake McKernan in November 2020.
The 30-year-old Hurd (24-1, 16 Kos) unified the WBA and IBF 154-pound titles in 2018, dropping longtime champion Erislandy Lara in the final round to win a close decision in a fight that was the unanimous 2018 Fight of the Year. The Accokeek, Maryland native lost the titles in one of 2019’s best fights, dropping a decision to Julian Williams. Hurd first became champion in February 2017 when he stopped former champion Tony Harrison in the ninth round, before going on to defend the title against another former champion in Austin Trout. Senast, Hurd scored a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Santana in January 2020.
Born in Milwaukee, Arias (18-2-1, 9 Kos) will return to the ring for the first time since August 2019 when he takes on Hurd on June 6. The 30-year-old has faced some of the best in the middleweight division, including going the distance with former middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs in a 2017 duel. Arias racked up wins in his first 18 pro fights after turning pro in 2012 and is now training in Las Vegas as he prepares for this fight.
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Two-Time Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis Battles Former Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for Vacant WBA Lightweight Title this Saturday, December 28 Live on SHOWTIME from
State Farm Arena in Atlanta
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ATLANTA (December 26, 2019) – Boxing’s hottest attraction, Gervonta ”Tank” Davis,and former unified championYuriorkis Gamboa, went face to face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they battle for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title this Saturday, December 28 leva på Showtime från prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
The press conference also featured WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionJean Pascal och två-division mästare Badou Jack, who will square off in the co-main event, och tidigare mästare Jose Uzcategui och Lionell Thompson, who battle in the opener of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, finns till försäljning och tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com. Bra biljetter finns fortfarande. Alla biljetter börjar på $54 och $104.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Training camp has been great. I’ve been training with my brothers and sister on the undercard. Saturday night we’re going to make history again. There hasn’t been a title fight in over 20 years and I’m excited to be in this position to open doors for others and myself.
“This is my first time fighting in Atlanta. I’ve been coming here for over four or five years and I’ve been wanting to fight here. Atlanta always shows me love and I always thought that me fighting here would be big. I knew I had a big fan base here.
“Saturday night we’re going to have a big fight. Thank you to Gamboa for taking the chance. Saturday night it’s going to be an action-packed fight and we’ll see who’s got what it takes.
“I’m pretty sure Gamboa watched my last fight. He’s just saying he didn’t to be cocky. I know he at least watched it heading into this fight. We’ll see Saturday night. He’s been a little cocky, so I have to make him pay.
“I can’t say whether I’ll get the knockout, but I’ve trained very hard and I’ve been focused on the main goal, which is to get the win. I know that Gamboa is a tough opponent and he’ll lay it all on the line. If it goes 12 rundor, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m looking to make this a great fight for me and also for the fans.
“I believe that I haven’t gone past nine rounds and I’m undefeated, so I think that’s a good thing for me. I’ve been doing this for so many years that I believe Gamboa can’t bring anything to the ring that I haven’t seen.
“I know that I have to come in there focused, strong and fast. Let’s see what it all comes out to. I’m ready and hopefully he’s ready to give the fans what they want to see.
“Saturday night everyone should be looking for a great fight, not just from Gamboa and me, but the whole undercard. On Saturday night the fight fans win. We’re both bringing our all and we’ll see what Saturday night brings for each of us.”
YURIORKIS GAMBOA
“My job isn’t to pay attention to any trash talk. My only focus is to go in there at 150% and give it my all. I don’t care about any of the chatter outside of the ring.
“The confidence that I have comes from my focus and the hard work that I’ve put into this camp. I know what I have to do December 28. Everything from camp has unfolded how I wanted to leading into fight night.
“I’m very appreciative to have this opportunity to fight for the world title on Saturday night. I have to make the best of this position that I’m in. I’m still at the level where I know that I can compete and beat the best fighters in the sport.
“My focus and discipline has allowed me to get to the position that I’m in today. I’ve always relied upon that heavily and it hasn’t failed me yet.
“Gervonta knocking his opponents out and not going past the ninth round is great for him, but I don’t think it has anything to do with my resume. I’ve faced stronger fighters than Gervonta and I’ve been able to beat them. He’s not going to bring anything I haven’t seen.
“We’re thrilled that the fight landed in Atlanta and we can tell you that the fans are going to be very happy with the fight they see Saturday. I came here to win and I’m definitely ready to go all 12 rounds if I have to.
“I’ve had a great training camp and I know what I’m able to give on Saturday. I’m giving my all and then some. Atlanta, be ready. We’re going to give you a war.”
JEAN PASCAL
“This is my first time in the city of Atlanta and I might have to move here after my victory on Saturday night.
“I’m excited to be able to display my talents on SHOWTIME on Saturday night. I’m at the top of my game and my whole team has helped me get to here.
“Badou Jack is a solid fighter with great defense and good attack. I’ve had a great camp in Puerto Rico. I’ve been away from my family for three months and I’m war ready. Se till att du ställer in.
“Badou and I sparred, but it was a long time ago back in 2014. Sparring is sparring. I was getting ready for Sergey Kovalev. It was a good session, but at the time he was at 168-pounds. I don’t rely on that sparring because it was so long ago.
“I know that Badou has had a long layoff and he’s fresh and will be even hungrier. I’m always hungry and that will make it a great fight on Saturday night.
“I’ve been fighting at the highest level for the last 11 år. That means something. I’m a special fighter. I have things that nobody can teach, which is a chin and a heart.”
JACK Badou
“I had a great training camp, which everyone says, but I really do feel great. Jag är 36 and I feel like I’m 26 igen. I can’t wait for Saturday night to hear ‘and the new’.
“I guess you have to wait until Saturday night for me to prove that I still have it. I was flat against Marcus Browne, regardless of the cut, but I feel much better this time than I did heading into that fight.
“All of the close decisions I’ve had in the past, everyone who watched those fights knows that those were wins. Saturday night I’m going to win and there will be no doubt.
“Gervonta was on my undercard and now I’m on his and I’m very proud of him. He’s already a superstar.
“I take care of myself. I don’t do anything outside the ring to jeopardize my career. I have a great nutritionist who gives me all organic foods. You can talk to my strength and conditioning coach as far as how I’m looking, but I feel amazing.
“I’m going to take everything one fight at a time. I think Pascal can bring the best out of me on Saturday night. Styles make fights and I think our styles will mesh.
“Pascal and I both come to fight. Marcus Browne is a southpaw and he’s more evasive. So it’s hard to compare. Pascal is a tough guy and I expect nothing less than a tough fight.”
JOSE UZCATEGUI
“I’m grateful to be back in this position and I promise the crowd won’t be disappointed. I’m going to be around for a long time and I’m going to get my world title back.
“I don’t talk much, but since he says I only have power, we’ll see on Saturday. Don’t talk today and then run around the ring.
“After I knock out Lionell Thompson, we’ll see what Caleb Plant has to say after that. I hope he will stand and fight. The only reason Plant is champion is because I messed up.
“When I’m at my best, I’m the best super middleweight on the planet. Everyone will see on Saturday.”
Lionell THOMPSON
“I want to thank Uzcategui and his team for taking the fight. This is my first time in the super middleweight division and I plan on being victorious.
“To everybody that has helped me and supported me, I promise I won’t let you guys down. I’m planning on giving my best performance on Saturday night.
“I’ve been in there with bigger punchers at light heavyweight and the only time I was stopped was early in my career. I’ve beaten good guys and undefeated prospects that could punch.
“I believe that moving down in weight, and doing it right with a nutritionist, will be better for me. Anyone can hurt you. Everyone says that he can punch, but anyone who hits you right can hurt you.
“I’m focused on being perfect. I don’t plan on making any mistakes. I know what I can do. Anyone who has shared the ring with me will say I’m one of the most skillful fighters out there. Floyd Mayweather even said it.
“I know Uzcategui is tough, but I’m not worried because I’m bringing my best. I believe I’ll be victorious. I respect him and he’s definitely a force to be reckoned with, but I just believe in myself.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions
“Saturday night, it’s going to be lit. I’m very excited about this card. I can recall when we first talked about bringing this fight to Atlanta, there was only one name that was synonymous with tapping into a market that hasn’t had a big fight in 20 år. When it comes to excitement, the name Gervonta Davis goes hand in hand.
“We knew that this entire community would be involved. We know that this would be the most talked about event and create a buzz that we haven’t seen in many years.
“We have an outstanding undercard, including a great co-main event with Jean Pascal and Badou Jack, which I guarantee will be a very entertaining match. These two are going to lay it all on the line.
“From top to bottom this is a very entertaining card. Looking at the main event, when you look at Gamboa, you know what he brings to the table. We’re not buying anything about him being an older fighter. He has a phenomenal pedigree and he has seen everything in that ring. This is a very dangerous fight for Gervonta and that’s what we want. We want nothing but the best for Gervonta.
“I think that Gamboa is going to bring out the best in “Tank” on Saturday night. We’re going to give you an entertaining card from top to bottom, with a main event that’s going to end in a knockout.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & händelse Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
“It’s a big weekend for SHOWTIME as we have eight big boxing shows over the next 10 weeks, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport and some of boxing’s top young prospects. We couldn’t kick it off with a better fight card this Saturday night.
“It’s time to quit calling Gervonta a young star or a rising star, because what he has demonstrated this year is that he’s a bonafide star. That is without question when you go into three cities and bring out all the people that he has.
“At the end of the day, none of that matters on Saturday night. That’s what we love about this sport. You have labels, critics and big names, but none of it matters when the bell rings. Each one of these six fighters up here fights like an underdog, because they’ve all been underdogs before.
“Gervonta and Gamboa fight like they’re hungry and like they’re angry. They fight like there’s one plate in the middle of the ring. I co-main event, with Badou Jack and Jean Pascal, I’ll put their resumes against any fighter in the sport. They’ve fought tough fight after tough fight and they’re still fighting on this stage. Uzcategui is one of the hardest punchers in the sport, and Lionell Thompson is looking for his shot. With all of this together, we’re in for an entertaining night.”
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Om Davis VS. Gamboa
Davis vs. Gamboa kommer att se två-time super fjäderlätta mästaren Gervonta ”Tank’’Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top stigande stjärna och boxning hetaste attraktion, när han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln lever på Showtime lördag, December 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Den speciella semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® Telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal slåss två division mästare Badou Jack i co-main event.
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Davis och Gamboa Face Off för WBA Lätt VM i Atlanta första VM-titel kamp i mer än 20 År Nästa lördag, December 28 Live på Showtime® Från State Farm Arena
ATLANTA – December 18, 2019 – När Gervonta Davis och Yuriorkis Gamboakollidera för den vakanta WBA Lätt VM december 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta, De kommer att göra historia i en lång underserved boxning härd som har varit värd monumentala slagsmål presentera Hall of Famers Muhammad Ali och Evander Holyfield.
“Bara för att nämnas med dem Hall of Famers är fantastiskt,” sade Davis. “Jag förlorade för ord. Det är inte bara stort för mig, Det är stort för boxning i staden och alla andra fighters som har möjlighet att kämpa på kortet.”
Davis vs. Gamboa SHOWTIME Championship Boxing Telecast har två VM-titel skjutningarna och kommer att vara den första VM händelse i Atlanta i mer än 20 år. Jean Pascal kommer att försvara sin WBA Lätt tungvikt VM mot tidigare två division mästare Badou Jack i co-inslag i Premier Boxing Champions event.
Före december 28, den sista VM-titel slåss i Atlanta enades mästare tungvikts världen Evander Holyfield IBF och WBA försvar mot Vaughn Bean september 19, 1998. SHOWTIME TV att skjutningen direkt från den sedan rivna Georgia Dome där 41,357 fläktar i uppslutning såg Atlanta bosatta golvet Bean i 10th runda på väg till ett enhälligt beslut seger.
Trots den starka valdeltagandet och festlig stämning för Holyfield vs. Böna, Hall of Famer Holyfield kämpade bara fyra gånger i Atlanta i sin 57 professionella skjutningarna spänner nästan tre decennier. Staden gjorde värd Holyfield första titel kamp, en match som allmänt anses vara den bästa Cruiser kampen i historien och en av de sista stora 15 runda slagsmål. På Juli 12, 1986, Holyfield utmanade WBA Cruiser Champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi i en back-och-tillbaka bout att Holyfield vann med delad beslut att fånga sin första VM-titel.
Medan Holyfield vs. Qawi anses vara den bästa kamp i Atlanta boxning historia, den viktigaste och största händelse i staden var Muhammad Alis comeback kamp i 1970. Ali hade berövats sin tunga titeln och exil från boxning efter kontroversiellt dömts för förslaget undandragande i 1967. Medan hans fall var fortfarande under överklagande i US. högsta domstolen, Ali fick en licens för att slåss i Georgien för sin första match i mer än tre och ett halvt år. Ali slutade Jerry stenbrott i den tredje omgången oktober 26, 1970 på City Auditorium i en händelse som skulle markera hans triumferande återkomst. Ali övertygelse ändrades följande år i juni 1971, bara tre månader efter “Fight of the Century” med Joe Frazier.
Även Georgien har varit hem för ett antal av de senaste världsmästare, ingen har kämpat i Atlanta som titlists. Den sena världsmästare två division Vernon Forrest föddes i närheten Augusta och bodde i Atlanta, men han aldrig kämpat som en mästare i statens huvudstad. På liknande sätt, fd två division mästare Paul Williams, även om Augusta, kämpade bara en gång i Atlanta i 2001 innan han blev mästare.
Davis, som är på-spår att sälja ut sin tredje raka plats av året i tre olika städer, hoppas att göra big time boxning i Atlanta en permanent.
“Strålkastarljuset kommer att vara på Atlanta,” sade Davis. “De har inte haft en stor kamp där i många år. Så det är en dröm att få big time boxning tillbaka precis som jag gjorde i Baltimore. Atlanta välkomnade mig med öppna armar för så många år. Jag har alltid vetat att jag hade ett fan bas och jag har alltid velat kämpa här. Nu är det perfekt tid i min karriär för att det ska hända.
“Jag är en kämpe, men jag är också en fläkt. Så jag ser fram emot det lika mycket som alla andra. Jag ska ge det mitt allt, Jag vet Gamboa kommer att ge sitt allt. Det kommer att bli en stor kväll den 28 december.”
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, finns till försäljning och tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com. Bra biljetter finns fortfarande. Alla biljetter börjar på $54 och $104. Om Davis VS. Gamboa Davis vs. Gamboa kommer att se två-tiden super fjäderlätta mästaren Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Mayweather kampanjer’ top stigande stjärna och boxning hetaste attraktion, när han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln lever på Showtime lördag, December 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Den speciella semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® Telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal slåss två division mästare Badou Jack i co-main event.
LAS VEGAS (December 13, 2019) – veteran utmanare Lionell ”Lonnie B” Thompson förhandsgranskas hans kommande uppgörelse från sitt träningsläger när han förbereder sig att ta på tidigare mästare Jose Uzcategui leva på Showtime lördag, December 28 från prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta.
Premier Boxing Champions händelsen rubricerades av boxning hetaste attraktion Gervonta ”Tank” Davis när han flyttar upp i vikt för att ta på tidigare enad mästare Yuriorkis Gamboa för den vakanta WBA lätta titeln.
Showtime Championship Boxing telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har också Jean Pascal försvara sin WBA lätt tungvikt titel mot två division mästare Badou Jack i co-funktionen.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, finns till försäljning och tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com.
för Thompson, Det kommer att bli hans debut kämpa på 168 pounds, efter att slåss i lätt tungvikt divisionen under hela sin karriär. Här är vad Thompson hade att säga om sin nya division, hans December 28 motståndare och mer, från träningsläger på Mayweather Boxing Club i Las Vegas:
Lionell THOMPSON
”Jag är inte orolig för hans makt. Jag har varit där med stora hålslag hela min karriär. Jag är bara redo att utföra. Jag är inte orolig för vad han kan göra. Jag är bara att koncentrera sig på vad jag kan göra. Alla kan slå in proffsen. En punch från vem som helst kan skada dig. Jag helt fokuserad på att vara utmärkt december 28.
”Vi arbetar hårt. Det är en ny viktklass för mig och det är motiverande mig ännu mer att vara mitt bästa. Denna vinst kommer att göra underverk för mitt liv och karriär. Jag tror att jag kommer att segra i Atlanta. Inte blinka.
”Alla mina matcher är viktiga för mig. Uzcategui är bara en annan kämpe. Jag fokuserar inte på vad uppfattar Uzcategui är. Folk säger att han är en stor hålslag, men hur vet du om han aldrig slå dig innan? Det är någon uppgift att pumpa sina fighter upp, men jag bara fokuserad på vad jag kan styra.
”Detta är en enorm möjlighet för mig och jag är definitivt tacksam för Mayweather Promotions laget för att sätta mig i den här positionen. När jag såg att Uzcategui letade efter en motståndare, jag berättade (Mayweather kampanjer VD) Leonard Ellerbe att jag ville bekämpa honom och han gjorde det hända.
”Jag vet att det är sällsynt att någon i min ålder att gå ner i vikt. Jag känner frisk för min ålder men. Jag gör vikt på rätt sätt och hälsosamt sätt. Jag tror att med min träningsläger och utmaningen att Uzcategui presenterar, det kommer att ta fram det bästa av mig den 28 december”
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Om Davis VS. Gamboa
Davis vs. Gamboa kommer att se två-time super fjäderlätta mästaren Gervonta ”Tank’’Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top stigande stjärna och boxning hetaste attraktion, när han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln lever på Showtime lördag, December 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Den speciella semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® Telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal slåss två division mästare Badou Jack i co-main event.
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LAS VEGAS (December 10, 2019) – mästare två division världen Badou Jack visade upp sina färdigheter och förhandsgranskas hans kommande titel kamp på en Las Vegas media träning tisdag som han förbereder sig att ta på WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal Lördag, December 28 leva på Showtime från prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNING® börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och rubricerade med boxning hetaste attraktion Gervonta ”Tank” Davis, som han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Kampanjer och TGB Promotions, finns till försäljning och tillgängliga via Ticketmaster.com.
Jack slog ringen och pratade med media på Mayweather Boxing Club som han förbereder för att möta Pascal i ett försök att bli en tre-time mästare och fånga sin andra titel i lätt tungvikt. Här är vad träningsdeltagare hade att säga tisdag:
JACK Badou
”Mentalt är jag bättre än jag någonsin har varit. Jag är hungrig och jag känner som jag gjorde första gången jag kämpade om titeln. Jag är alltid hungrig, men jag är verkligen glad för denna kamp.
”Ibland förluster göra dig bättre. Min första förlust var en olycka, och jag blev bättre på grund av det. Förlusten till Marcus Browne, Det var inte den skönaste förlust, men det gjorde mig ännu hungrier. Jag ska gå ut och vinna kampen oavsett vad.
”Folk har skrivit Pascal utanför ett par gånger och han kom alltid tillbaka. Han är en återgång fighter som definitivt vet hur man slåss. Han tar det varje gång. Han har mer körsträcka än mig, men jag kan inte bortse från en kille som honom.
”Jag är redo att göra vad som krävs för att vinna kampen. jag känner 100% fysiskt. Snittet rensades mars, Och vi vägen förbi det. Jag har varit redo fysiskt och detta läger har visat att för mig och hela mitt team.
”Pascal och jag sparred innan men det var länge sedan och sparring är långt annorlunda än en verklig kamp. Jag har kämpat större punchers, men du måste respektera kraften i någon i ringen. Allt kan hända. Du kan fastna av någon som inte är en stans.
”Jag vet att jag har en hel del kvar att ge denna sport. Jag känner att jag är ung för min ålder. Avbrottet mellan slagsmål och studsar tillbaka från en förlust har gjort mig mer motiverad än någonsin. Jag är redo att gå in och ge den bästa prestandan av min karriär.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions
”Badou har en glöd om honom, precis som den gamla Badou. Han ser supersnabb i ringen och allt är vad vi skulle vilja se.
”Badou Jack har visat gång på gång att han vill slåss bäst och han kommer inte att backa Oavsett vad utmaningen är. Vi har aldrig haft att tänka två gånger om det och ett bakslag inte skulle hindra honom från att ha den mentaliteten.
”Badou är en kämpe som alltid använder sin plattform för att göra världen bättre för de mindre lyckligt lottade. Han har gjort fantastiska saker och är verkligen så mycket mer än en mästare boxare. Det är en ära att arbeta med honom och alltid ett nöje att se honom utföra.”
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Om Davis VS. Gamboa
Davis vs. Gamboa kommer att se två-time super fjäderlätta mästaren Gervonta ”Tank’’Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top stigande stjärna och boxning hetaste attraktion, när han tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA lätta titeln lever på Showtime lördag, December 28 på den prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en Premier Boxing Champions event.
Den speciella semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® Telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT och har WBA lätt tungvikt Jean Pascal slåss två division mästare Badou Jack i co-main event.
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VAD:Gervonta Davis och Badou Jack träffade medlemmar i media sista lördagen i Las Vegas för att diskutera deras kommande matchups som äger rum lördag, December 28 bor på Showtime vid prisbelönta State Farm Arena i Atlanta i en särskild årsskiftet Premier Boxing Champions event.
Två-time super fjäderlätta mästaren Davis tar på tidigare mästare enad värld Yuriorkis Gamboa för WBA Lätt VM som 24-årige Davis ser ut att erövra en annan division. I co-main event av en speciell semester SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® telecast, tidigare två division mästare Jack kommer att utmana WBA lätt tungvikt världsmästaren Jean Pascal.
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Deltar också i lördagens lunch på Wolfgang Puck på MGM Grand var Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions, och Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport & händelse Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
Här är vad de stridande och chefer hade att säga:
GERVONTA DAVIS: Tankar om Gamboa och flytta upp i vikt: “Vi vet Gamboa är en veteran och att han har haft en hel del krig, så vi vet att vi har en tuff kamp. Han är definitivt farligt. Han kan slå. Han kan slåss.
“Hans sista match gjorde han 134, så att vi vet att han kan bli större än mig på den vikt. Jag går in i detta att veta att han är en större fighter än mig. Jag ska bara ta min makt och dra nytta av den viktklass och blir världsmästare.
“Jag tror att jag är en av de bästa fighters i världen, men jag tror inte jämföra mig med andra fighters. I just go out and get the job done.
“Atlanta is my second home. I’m confident I’ll sell it out.”
On his ability and uniqueness as a fighter: “I come from a different cloth than these other guys. I’ve been through everything in my life. A lot of people haven’t experienced what I have. If I ever get beat it would have to be by someone who’s been through what I have been through. It can’t be anyone who’s just been training all their life.
“Every time I step in the ring I’m willing to leave it all in there. A lot of people haven’t seen my full skills because I haven’t fought an opponent that has brought them out.”
On his potential in the sport: “The boxing world hasn’t seen my true potential as a fighter, de har bara sett min makt. Jag är typ av boxare där om du inte hör hemma i det med mig, du kommer inte att vara där för länge. Vissa kämpar vilja ta sin tid. Jag är typ, Om jag vet att du inte på min nivå, Jag ska visa den. Världen kommer att se. Jag ska kämpa någon.”
JACK Badou: På hans kommande matchup mot Pascal: “Jag är glad för denna kamp. Jag heter faktiskt Pascal dagen före hans sista match och låt honom vet att jag hejar på honom. Men detta är affärer i slutet av dagen. Jag kommer att ta tillbaka min titel.”
Om hur han känner i denna ålder: “Jag känner mig som en ung 36 år gammal. Jag lever ett rent liv. Jag är alltid i gymträning och jag försöker att inte ta något straff. Jag har ett par år kvar och jag mer motiverad än någonsin. Jag behövde den lilla paus. Jag hade inte haft en paus sedan jag var en amatör tjugo år sedan. Jag tog tid att koppla av med familjen och äta god mat. Nu är jag hungrig.”
På sin sista framträdande mot Marcus Browne: “Alla som såg mig i min sista match kunde se att jag var platt. Min kämpar instinkt sparkade in på den punkten. Han kämpade en död man.”
På Davis vs. Gamboa matchup: “Det är en stor kamp. Gamboa är lite äldre, men han såg bra ut i sin sista kamp. Jag är en stor, stort fan av Tank – hur han kämpar, sin hastighet, hans atletiska, allt. Han har star power. Han var på min card, nu är jag på hans. Han kommer att få stora saker att sporten och så länge han förblir fokuserade, Han kommer att bli en superstjärna. Han är redan en superstjärna.”
LEONARD Ellerbe: på Davis’ position och progression i sporten: “Vi kommer att visa alla hur han kommer att bli den största stjärnan i sporten. I 2020 vi kommer att blåsa denna ur vattnet. Vi har kunnat tänka utanför boxen. Det är hur du växer sporten. Vi har gjort en samlad insats för att korsa honom till mainstream; arbeta med Baltimore Ravens, hans parad, nu Atlanta.
“Vår plan är att göra de största och bästa slagsmål ute. Vi kommer att ringa till skott och det kommer att vara på våra villkor, och vi kommer att låta alla veta när det händer. Alla vill bekämpa Tank. Det finns en gemensam sak när man talar om 126, 130, 135, och nu 140. Det finns ett namn som är vanligt bland de stridande och det är Tank. Detta kommer att vara en stor resa och du får bättre på det nu.
“Om han kan komma förbi Gamboa december 28, Sedan i 2020 han kommer in i det pay-per-view värld. När du har den typen av star power och du funderar utanför boxen, inte bara boxning fans, vi kommer att göra den största slagsmål ute i världen.”
På Badou Jack: “Badou är en promotor dröm. Han är en kille som ger dig inga problem. Han finns där ute gör underbara saker för sig själv och sin familj. Han gör så mycket för att hjälpa så många andra. Han använder sin plattform på rätt sätt. Det är en ära att arbeta med en kämpe som han.
“Jag har alltid vetat att han var en stor talang och ibland kan man hitta diamanter i grova. Alla har alltid titta på killarna som kommer ut ur OS. We saw him in the gym and he really messed a guy up. We had an eye on him and we worked out a deal with Lou [DiBella] and the rest is history.
“We had one setback, but everything happens for a reason, and he’s just taken off since. He’s a great fighter and I like the fact that he’s always willing to fight the best. Never had to second guess that he’s willing to fight everybody.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA: “There are advantages and disadvantages to promoting a show on this date. There has been a lot of success promoting music shows on that weekend. It’s not apples to apples, but it’s one of the factors that went in and there’s a way to turn this into something special and unique because of Gervonta’s fan base.
“It’s great to have skilled boxers but we need, for the health of the sport, guys like Gervonta who are putting butts in the seats. That’s the key in bringing him to Atlanta. Boxing is a part of a culture that crosses over into music and sports. There’s not an athlete who doesn’t watch a pay-per-view boxing match. Tapping into that with a personality like Tank is only going to expand the sport.
“There’s an authenticity and an openness about Gervonta. There’s a lot of people who’ve had setbacks who don’t talk about it, like Tank. It takes a risk to talk about that and that’s why a lot of people can relate. This is Tank. What you see is what you get. It’s very real. Det är väldigt äkta och jag tror det är därför människor ansluter med honom personen i motsats till honom fighter.”
Former Champion Jean Pascal Edges Marcus Browne By Technical Decision After Accidental Headbutt Ends Fight in Round Eight& Wale Omotoso Stops Curtis Stevens in Third Round of154-Pound Duel
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BROOKLYN (Augusti 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star and Brooklyn nativeAdam Kownacki (20-0, 15 Kos) earned a unanimous decision overChris “Mardrömmen” Arreola (38-6-1, 33 Kos) in an all-action brawl in front of his hometown fans that headlined FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.
Kownacki and Arreola set the CompuBox heavyweight record for combined punches landed and thrown in a heavyweight fight. They landed a combined 667 stansar, besting the previous record of 650, while throwing 2,172 stansar, far surpassing the previous mark of 1,730.
Highlights from the fight can be foundHÄR, HÄR och HÄR.
“Chris is an Aztec warrior,” nämnda Kownacki. “Han är en stor kämpe. I knew it would be a tough fight and I prepared for it. The CompuBox numbers prove it was a great fight.”
“Adam is relentless,” Said Arreola. “He just keeps coming. I know I got him with some good punches and he got me with some good ones. I was more than ready to go all 12, but Adam came in and won the fight.”
The action began right from the first bell, as Kownacki charged at Arreola and immediately began exchanging as both men threw power punches in bunches. Kownacki worked off of his jab to initiate his offense, while Arreola was effectively able to counter his hard-charging opponent and respond every time he was hit with a combination.
“I thought it was a good close fight but I knew I pulled it out,” nämnda Kownacki. “I landed a lot of shots and that was enough to win. That’s all that matters.”
Kownacki stunned Arreola in the early moments of round two but Arreola quickly responded to slow Kownacki’s momentum. Arreola found more and more success with his overhand right as the fight went, landing the punch numerous times in the fourth and fifth round especially.
Round six was a back and forth affair that featured a big offensive surge from Kownacki early in the round, before an exciting exchange at the end of the round saw both men take heavy punches.
“I tried to follow up when I had him hurt but I was throwing two punches instead of three or four,” nämnda Kownacki. “Props to Arreola because he proved he could still hang. I’m sure the fans would want to see him again.”
The middle rounds saw Arreola pick up a hand injury, but it didn’t appear to slow him down much as his punch output continued to be strong for the second half of the fight. For Kownacki, it was his first time going past 10 rounds as a pro.
After the punches continued to fly through the last bell, the two heavyweights embraced in the ring prior to hearing the judges’ poäng. Efter 12 rundor, all three judges saw the fight in favor of Kownacki, med massor av 117-11 två gånger och 118-110.
“Retirement is something I need to talk to my family and team about,” Said Arreola. “I gave it my all this fight. I let it all hang out. After breaking my hand, I kept fighting because I believed I could win.”
“I just have to keep training hard, getting better and sharpening my skills,” nämnda Kownacki. “We’ll see what the future holds. Hopefully next year I’ll get the title shot.”
The co-main event saw former world championJean Pascal (34-6-1, 20 Kos) earn a narrow technical decision over previously unbeatenMarcus Browne (23-1, 16 Kos) to capture the WBA interim light heavyweight title after an accidental headbutt ended the fight in round eight.
“Boxing is boxing,” said Pascal. “We clashed heads, but at the end of the day, I was winning the round. I dropped him three times. Det var en nära kamp, but I believe I was winning.”
Browne appeared to be in control early, using his jab effectively and finishing his combos with power punches. Under hela striden, Browne would land 52% of his power punches according to CompuBox.
I runda fyra, Pascal broke through landing a perfect right hand that connected with Browne as he threw his own right hook. Browne hit the canvas for the third time in his career, but was able to make it through the round.
Browne looked to have regained control of the fight until late in round seven when Pascal again connected on a powerful right hook that caught Browne during an exchange. Pascal jumped on Browne after he got to his feet and knocked him down a third time right before the bell ended round seven.
Montreal’s Pascal was looking to finish Browne in round eight, while Browne looked to effectively navigate the ring while recovering from the previous round. It was midway through the round that Pascal hit Browne with an accidental headbutt on the ropes that opened a cut over Browne’s left eye.
Referee Gary Rosato halted the bout 1:49 i det runda, on the advice of the ringside physician, meaning the fight went to the scorecards. By winning the shortened eighth round on all three judges’ kort, Pascal won the fight by the score of 75-74 tre gånger.
“I could hear my daughter ringside and that was motivation for me,” said Pascal. “She was yelling my name all night long. I’m going to go home and talk to my team to see what is next. Canada has Drake, the NBA Champions and now I’m bringing the belt home.”
Browne was unavailable for post fight comments as he was taken to NYU Lutheran Medical Center due to the cut.
The opening bout on FOX sawMaskstav Omotoso (28-4, 22 Kos) dropCurtis Stevens(30-7, 22 Kos) three times on his way to a third round stoppage victory in their super welterweight clash.
For Stevens it was his first fight at 154-pounds, and he was tested at the new weight from the outset. Omotoso began moving and jabbing around the ring as Stevens stalked him and tried to throw power punches to slow his movement. Late in the first round, Omotoso broke through with a right hand to the side of Stevens’ head that dropped him in the middle of the ring.
“My coach told me to keep my hands up, be patient, box him and jab,” said Omotoso. “He told me I shouldn’t push it and that when the opening was there, I’d take it. That’s exactly what happened.”
“He hit me with an overhand right in the first round that knocked my equilibrium,” said Stevens. “But that didn’t really affect me too much. I wasn’t stepping enough into my punches, I was reaching. I got caught when I was reaching.”
In round two Omotoso landed a perfect jab on Stevens, as his opponent was throwing a left hook, that sent him down for the second time in the fight. Stevens again made it through the round, and began the next frame trapping Omotoso in the corner and connecting on power punches.
“I was just letting my hands go,” said Omotoso. “On the second knockdown my confidence grew. I was glad to get the victory by knockout.”
While Stevens was able to own the early moments of the third round, Omotoso hit him with a three punch combo that featured left hook, left uppercut and then straight right hand that put Stevens down for the third time. Stevens got to his feet but referee Johnny Callas halted the bout at 1:28 av den tredje omgången.
“I was okay but the referee has to do his job,” said Stevens. “I was down three times so I know he was looking out for my best interests.”
“I didn’t expect it to go exactly like that,” said Omotoso. “I was just listening to my coach. The second knockdown was actually with my jab. I have to talk to my team about what’s next. I’m thankful for this opportunity. I’m so happy to have this win. Give me anybody next, Jag är redo.”
ADAM KOWNACKI VS. CHRIS ARREOLA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & BILDER
Unbeaten Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki & Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola Face Off Before FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event on FOX & FOX Deportes This Saturday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Augusti 1, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish starAdam Kownacki och tidigare titel utmanare Chris “Mardrömmen” Arreola went face to face at Thursday’s final press conference, two days before they meet in a heavyweight showdown headlining FOX PBC Fight Night this Saturday live on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.
The press conference also featured fighters competing in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT as unbeaten WBA interim light heavyweight champion“Sir” Marcus Browneoch tidigare mästare Jean Pascal, plus Brooklyn’sCurtis Stevens och Maskstav Omotoso, all faced-off ahead of their respective matchups Saturday night.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Biljetter kan också köpas på American Express Box Office i Barclays Center.
The fighters were joined on stage by former lineal heavyweight championMichael Spinks. Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Brooklyn Marriott:
ADAM Kownacka
“This is one of my dreams coming true. Since the amateurs I’ve wanted to fight at Barclays Center and on Saturday night I’m the main event. I couldn’t be more excited
“I’ve been pushed hard in training camp and I can’t wait to show everyone all of my work on Saturday. The key is going to be jabbing in and throwing my punches in bunches like I always do.
“This is a new experience for me being the headliner, but in the ring it doesn’t matter. It’s just two guys fighting each other. We both love to fight. I can’t wait to get it over with and punch him in the face.
“Chris Arreola is a warrior. You always know that when Chris fights, it’s a good fight. But I’m going to test how much he has left in the gas tank. Chris has been in there with three champions and when I take care of business on Saturday, I’ll be one step closer to being world champion.
“It’s truly a great feeling to have all this support from my fans here. These fans are trusting me to bring the title back to Brooklyn and to Poland.
“Barclays Center has been my boxing home. I can’t wait to get in the ring. This is a tough fight and I have to make sure I send the fans home happy.
“This definitely has Fight of the Year written all over it. Neither of us are afraid to let our hands go and no matter what happens, the fans are going to be winners on Saturday.”
CHRIS Arreola
“I understand that Adam is the favorite because he’s undefeated and fighting in his hometown. Vid slutet av dagen, none of that matters to me. I’m going to give it my all for this fight.
“I’m carefree right now. I have no stress. Om jag förlorar, I’m okay with walking way. But I’m not here to do that. I’m here to win.
“Jag vet att jag har en tuff motståndare framför mig. I have my work cut out for me. But ‘The Nightmare’ is going to keep going.
“I went to Joe Goossen as my trainer because I knew it was time to make a change. I have to make this last run count. This is the best team I could imagine. Joe makes you work on your mistakes. I believe the winner of this fight is whoever takes advantage of the first mistake.
“I respect everybody outside of the ring, but once we’re in the ring, I’m not friends with anyone. We’ll shake hands after the final bell, but I’m here to put on a show. It’s lights, kamera, action and time to shine.
“He’s a volume puncher. He just keeps coming and he’s smiling at you the whole time. Vid slutet av dagen, I’m going to put a frown on his face Saturday.
“My prediction is that the fans are going to get their money’s worth. You better record this one, because you’re going to watch it again and again. I’m going to come out with my hand raised.”
MARCUS BROWNE
“Being in training in Colorado really lets me get attuned to my game plan. It’s just waking up every day and working with that same mentality where I’m focused on nothing but the fight. It’s all about going in there and getting that win.
“I’m going to punish Pascal on Saturday. If the knockout is how he wants to go, Jag kommer att vara redo. I promise I’m going to beat him for 12 rundor.
“It feels great to be here defending my belt. I’ll be in a better position after this fight. I’m going to make a statement in this fight and put Pascal in his place.
“Pascal is a guy who doesn’t come to lay down, he comes to beat you. That’s what the sport is about. You have to fight guys of that stature if you’re not fighting champions.
“A win on Saturday puts me in contention to fight for a world title next. That’s my focus, but before that, it’s about Jean Pascal and taking care of him the right way.
“This is a great card for New York with me, Adam and Curtis all representing our home city. It’s great for us to be in this position together.”
JEAN PASCAL
“Marcus has been saying that he’s going to go in there and try to knock me out, but I’m no amateur. I know what his game plan is going to be. He’s going to run around the ring and try to hold. We all know he’s the best at running like a chicken.
“When I was Marcus’ ålder, I was already a world champion. He was watching me on TV when he was at the Olympics.
“How is he going to knock me out? I think without the cut that Badou Jack had in their fight, he would have knocked Marcus out.
“Jag är redo. I’m a solid fighter. I’ve fought the best, so I don’t think Marcus will be able to knock me out.
“I’m too good all-around for Marcus. This is my chance to show that I still have a lot of gas left in the tank. I’m still good enough to fight at the very top level of the sport.”
CURTIS STEVENS
“This is my first time fighting at Barclays Center, and I’m going to give the fans a taste of what they’ve been missing.
“I decided that I’d go down to 154-pounds because my camp has a lot of the top 160-pound fighters so we were getting in each other’s way. There are a lot of opportunities for me in this weight class as well.
“No matter what has happened in my career, I have always come back. I’m mentally always ready to bounce back. I’ve had layoffs in my career, but I know that I’m going to get where I need to be.
“Nobody calls me out because they know I can punch. I’m too risky for the top fighters because they know there’s a chance they get knocked out.
“It’s incredible to have this opportunity to fight at Barclays Center for the first time. It’s going to be a good time for me and all the fans.”
Hem Omotoso
“I’m not worried about Stevens being at a new weight. I don’t think it’s going to affect him that much. På lördag, we’re both going to do our best to get the win.
“He’s a big puncher who brawls. But I’m a big puncher too. He’s been there and fought everybody, but I’m going to show the world what I can do.
“I think this is going to be a toe-to-toe fight. There might be some feeling out, but as the fight goes on and we get into the middle rounds, it’s going to be fought in the middle of the ring.
“I’ve trained well for this fight and had sparring with lots of different fighters. The different styles that I’ve seen throughout camp will have me prepared for anything Stevens shows me on Saturday night.”
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ABOUT KOWNACKI VS. ARREOLA Kownacki vs. Arreola pits undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn-native Adam Kownacki against veteran former title challenger Chris “Mardrömmen” Arreola for a heavyweight showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Augusti 3 från Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.
The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion “Sir” Marcus Browne battling former world champion Jean Pascal in a 12-round bout, plus Brooklyn’s Curtis Stevens makes his 154-pound debut against Wale Omotoso in a 10-round fight.
Tittare kan streama PBC-programmen live på FOX Sports och FOX NOW-apparna eller på FOXSports.com. Dessutom, alla program är tillgängliga på FOX Sports på SiriusXM-kanalen 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.
Lördag, Augusti 3 från Barclays Center i Brooklyn & Presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions
Polish Star Adam Kownacki Headlines Against Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Live on RÄV & FOX Sports – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
BROOKLYN (Juli 9, 2019) – An exciting lineup of action-packed undercard attractions will add to the Summer heat on Saturday, Augusti 3 live from Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, i ett evenemang som presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions.
The event is headlined by Polish star and heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki and former title challenger Chris “Mardrömmen” Arreola meeting in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night live on FOX and FOX Deportes. Sändningen börjar vid 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and also features two-time world champion Andre Berto and 147-pound contender Miguel Cruz, who meet in a welterweight attraction, and interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Marcus Browne and former world champion Jean Pascal, who duel in a 175-pound bout.
Undercard bouts are highlighted by 2008 Puerto Rican olympier Carlos Negron (20-2, 16 Kos) in a 10-round heavyweight fight against Atlanta’sBrian Howard(14-3, 11 Kos), former title challengerCurtis Stevens (30-6, 22 Kos) taking on veteran contenderMaskstav Omotoso (27-4, 21 Kos) in a 10-round super welterweight clash and featherweight world champion and unbeaten local fan-favoriteHeather “The Heat” Hardy (22-0, 4 Kos) in her 10thappearance in the ring at Barclays Center.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Biljetter kan också köpas på American Express Box Office i Barclays Center.
Additional action features a pair of uneaten fighters as Brooklyn’sJulian Sosa(13-0-1, 5 Kos) steps in for an eight-round welterweight showdown versus Texas-nativeBrian Jones (14-10, 8 Kos), plus Maryland-nativeCobia Breedy(13-0, 4 Kos) takes on Michigan’sRyan Lee Allen(9-3-1, 4 Kos) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
Rounding out the lineup is Mexico’sIsaac Cruz Gonzalezin a 10-round featherweight fight, obesegrad utsikter Keeshawn Williamsi en sex-round weltervikt kampen, unbeaten New YorkerArnold Gonzalezin a four-round featherweight duel and undefeated New Jersey-nativeKestna Davisin a four-round super welterweight bout against California’sJaime Meza.
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Tittare kan streama PBC-programmen live på FOX Sports och FOX NOW-apparna eller på FOXSports.com. Dessutom, alla program är tillgängliga på FOX Sports på SiriusXM-kanalen 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.
Tripleheader of Action Packed Showdowns Live in Primetime Lördag, Augusti 3 on FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX & FOX Deportes from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Juni 18, 2019) – Polish star and heavyweight contenderAdam Kownacki och tidigare titel utmanare Chris “Mardrömmen” Arreola went face to face Tuesday at a press conference in Brooklyn as they previewed their showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Augusti 3 från Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™.
Also going face to face Tuesday were two-time world championAndre Berto och Miguel Cruz, who meet in a welterweight attraction, and interim WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionMarcus Browne och tidigare världsmästare Jean Pascal,who kick off FOX PBC Fight Night action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Biljetter kan också köpas på American Express Box Office i Barclays Center.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Barclays Center GEICO Atrium:
ADAM Kownacka
“This is an exciting moment for me. When I first fought at Barclays Center, I fought after the main event, so this is just an amazing feeling to be headlining.
“Arreola has been in there with everyone, so I know it’s a tough test. He’s coming off two knockout wins, so I know he’ll be ready, but I’m more ready.
“I’ve worked very hard to get to this moment. This is another step toward me becoming a world champion. I’m looking to put myself in line for a world title shot.
“I can’t wait for this one. It’s another step in the right direction, I know it’s going to be competitive because Arreola is coming off of two knockout wins. It’s a do or die mood for him. I know he’ll be in the best shape possible and I can’t wait to show off my skills.
“Arreola is a good fighter. He has fought everybody from Deontay Wilder to Vitali Klitschko. Hopefully I will be able to do a good job and get the win.
“Chris Arreola and I are going to put on the Fight of the Year. We’re going to show that the big guys can really fight.
“The heavyweight division is hot right now and this is going to add to it. With our styles being guys who come forward, it doesn’t get better as a boxing fan.
“This is the third fighter I’ve had in common with Deontay Wilder. I knocked out Artur Szpilka and Gerald Washington faster than he did, and I’m looking to do the same August 3.”
CHRIS Arreola
“Adam and I are going to put on a great fight. I’m really excited for this one. Som ett fan, this is the kind of fight I’d want to watch. It’s going to be a fight that’s talked about for years.
“Everyone knows this is going to be a great fight. People always have something negative to say anyway, so I’m only controlling what I can. I’m really looking forward to this fight and displaying the new tricks of the trade that I’ll be implementing into this fight.
“I’m nothing like the fighter’s he’s fought. I’m not an opponent. I’m here to fight. He’s going to have a tough time trying to put me out. A lot of people underestimate me, but you’ll see on August 3 that I’m a heavyweight to be reckoned with.
“The main thing that I’ve seen from Kownacki is that he throws a lot of punches. He throws a bunch of punches. You just keep throwing punches and one of them is going to land and that’s what I see from him.
“Träningsläger har pågått stor. I’m loving it. I’m learning a lot of new tricks of the trade and working on the old things also. I’m looking forward to this fight because the things that I’ve been working on with Joe Goossen, are going to come out in this fight.
“I’m going to be in the best shape possible on August 3. I’m saying it now, if I lose, I’m retiring. But I’m not going to lose. I’m coming guns blazing to get this win.”
ANDRA BERTO
“I started my career right here in New York after the Olympics and it always feels great to be back. This is going to be a great night of fighting. This is great event with a lot of fighters I know well, but this is going to be my show. I’m going to put on a great performance.
“Miguel Cruz I just found out is from Florida and basically my hometown. So it just got real personal and it’s going to be explosive.
“Vid slutet av dagen, I’ve never stopped working. I’m in fight shape right now. This is a lifestyle for me. I don’t care what Miguel Cruz’s plans are. I have too much to fight for me to lose.
“You have to find different levels of motivation for yourself for every fight. Whether its family or whatever it is. I have my new baby girl, I lost my dad. So it’s coming from a lot of different areas right now.
“I’m going to be a whole other animal on August 3. I know what’s been going on in his camp and I know how his sparring is going. So I hope he just stays focused.
“I’m just looking to go out and put on a show. I’m looking forward to going out there and just making it happen. It’s going to be big. I’ve done a lot within the last few months. Any great performance I come back with puts me in contention.
“I’ve had a lot happen in my life in the last year. A lot of great things and some tragedies. I believe that I’m really in a position where everything is bottled up and I can’t wait to let it out on August 3.”
MIGUEL CRUZ
“It’s going to be fireworks and we’re going to bring the house down. I expect both of us to have amazing performances, but especially myself.
“I’m coming for Andre Berto and then I’m looking at Keith Thurman and that world title. I’m ready to leave it all in the ring. I have nothing to lose. I’m going to show that I’m a very dangerous man.
“This is a new era of boxing. That’s the nature of the game. One day I’ll be the old lion. This is just what happens. It’s going to happen to Andre Berto on August 3.
“I don’t have any real personal feelings towards him. I’m very focused on my mission, so if he wants to get personal I believe it’s going to cause him to make mistakes. I believe that it’s going to be a disadvantage in many different ways. I’m going to continue my training camp in the way I’ve been doing it.
“We did grow up in the same area relatively so it does spark up that inner city rivalry. I think that’s how he feels. And it’s fine. I know a lot about him and he doesn’t know much about me. I feel like I have a lot of advantages in this fight. I feel like I have the youth, the strength, and the power to do a lot of damage in this fight. I feel like he’s underestimating me, he’s going to make some mistakes and get emotional.
“I’m sure I’ve sparked a little fire in him and he’s going to train harder but that’s not going to change the fact that his mind isn’t really prepared for exactly what’s going to happen.
“I already feel like Brooklyn is my home and I’m going to make it my home going forward. I like the warmth that I feel from the fans and I especially know there’s going to be a lot of Puerto Rican support for this one. There’s going to be three stellar fights and I plan on stealing the show.”
MARCUS BROWNE
“I just want to thank everyone for allowing me to display my talents on this stage. I’m going to be in the best shape possible. I’m coming in shape for 15 rundor.
“I am always going to be underestimated in a sense, especially to a veteran like Pascal. He has to keep himself in the fight and the only way to do that is to downplay what I do. Come August 3, I will just display my talents and take care of business.
“This is a great card. You know Adam always comes with the thunder and excitement. Andre has always been in exciting fights. But when you’re watching my fight, make sure you don’t blink.
“The division has no one else like me. Pascal has fought a lot of great fighters, but he hasn’t faced anyone like me. It’s going to be something he’s never seen before in that ring.
“I am not focused on the future right now. The only thing I am focused on is Jean Pascal, because we won’t get there if we don’t take care of business with him the right way. It’s not about just winning it’s about winning the right way. We are going to focus on him right now and after that it is what it is.
“Jean Pascal always comes to fight and he comes in great shape. But he’s in my way right now. I’m going to knock you out, Jag lovar dig. I’m making sure I’m ready for him. I know exactly what he possesses and we respect that. Augusti 3 it will be my time.
“I remember sparring Jean Pascal and he said I was green. But the fruit is ripe now. He knows what time it is.”
JEAN PASCAL
“Detta kommer att bli en stor kamp. Marcus is a tremendous fighter who’s going to train very well. We both know we’ll be at our best. I’ve been there and one that before. I’m up for any challenge.
“Marcus is the rookie and I’m the veteran. I’m going to show him who’s the boss.
“This show is very special for me because you will see the two best Haitian boxers on earth in Andre Berto and myself. I hope the big Haitian community in New York shows up to see us.
“I’m one of the best in the world. I always train hard and I’m always ready for a challenge. I know it’s not going to be easy. I don’t take any easy fight at any point in my career.
“I love the sport and I love to display all of my talent. It’s going to be technical fight and a chess match on fight night.
“I’m very happy to be here. I want to thank everyone who made this dream come true for me to fight at Barclays Center. This is a tremendous place to fight and many champions have fought here. I’m going to be part of history.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of BSE Global
“I’m excited to kick off another heavyweight fight promotion right here in Brooklyn. This is our 5th event headlined by a heavyweight fight but our first headlined by a heavyweight from Brooklyn.
“Brooklyn loves their heavyweights. Adam is undefeated in eight fights at Barclays and this has certainly become his home and we welcome him back. There aren’t many fighters I know with the grassroots fan base that you have. We’re also excited to have Chris Arreola here for a fight that will have a great atmosphere on August 3.
“We also welcome back Andre Berto and Miguel Cruz for what we know will be an exciting welterweight matchup. I’m also thrilled that Marcus Browne is back for his 13thappearance at our venue. Thank you for being a fixture here and we also welcome Jean Pascal to challenge for your interim title.
“This is our 35th matchkväll. It’s been an incredible journey and PBC has continued to give us some of the best fights out there. FOX is the biggest platform in the sport of boxing today and we’re happy to have them come here on August 3.”
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