Jermall Charlo Sends Statement To Middleweight Division With KO Of Hugo Centeno Jr.; FIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2vxBnDM

Gervonta Davis Reclaims 130-Pound Title With TKO Of Jesus Cuellar; FIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2vusWsW

 

 

 

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BROOKLYN (Ebrill 22, 2018) – bencampwr byd Pedwar-adran Adrien Broner and two-division world champion Jessie Vargas fought to a highly entertaining 12-round majority draw Saturday night on SHOWTIME in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING in front of 13,964 fans at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

The back-and-forth battle was a tale of activity vs. accuracy. Vargas was by far the more active fighter, taflu 839 cyfanswm punches, 300 more than his opponent. Yet the flashy Broner was supremely accurate, gysylltu ar 44 percent of his power shots and 38 y cant o gyfanswm ei punches, o'i gymharu â dim ond 27 ac 24, yn y drefn honno, for Vargas.

 

 

 

Broner (33-3-1, 24 Kos) came on strong in the second half of the fight, picking up rounds eight through 10 on all three of the judges’ cardiau sgorio. Y 12^fed round was crucial in determining the draw, a gafodd ei sgorio 115-113 Broner and 114-114 ddwywaith. The judges agreed on eight of the 12 rounds but couldn’t agree on the final round, which was ruled differently by the two judges who scored the fight a draw.

 

 

“I want to thank Jessie Vargas. He’s a two-time world champion for a reason,” Said Broner, who was working for the first time with Kevin Cunningham as his head trainer. “He came to fight but at the end of the day, you all know I beat him. Point blank, cyfnod.

 

 

 

“I was connecting with rights. I got warmed up in the early portion of the fight. My trainer was a big help tonight. I want to thank Coach Cunningham as well as my original coach, Mike Stafford, for realizing I needed to do something different.

 

 

 

“I would love to fight Vargas again, but let’s go back to my town to do it.”

 

 

 

Vargas (28-2-1, 10 Kos) worked off the jab and was incredibly effective with his body shots in just his second fight with trainer and former world champion Mike “The Body Snatcher” McCallum.

 

 

 

“I thought I won the fight,” Vargas said. “At the end of the day I can’t argue because I was fighting on the inside of the ring so I don’t know what you saw from the outside. I was landing clean blows. It was a good fight but at the end of the day I can’t dispute the decision.

 

 

 

“It must have been a close fight for the judges to have scored it the way they did. I felt that I won the fight and I was up two rounds. I’m relying on the judges to make the right decision.”

 

 

 

Former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo sent a statement to the middleweight division in the co-main event, knocking out previously once-beaten contender Hugo Centeno Jr. to capture the interim WBC 160-pound title. FIDEO:https://s.sho.com/2vxBnDM

 

 

 

Charlo is now the mandatory for Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and didn’t shy away from calling out the WBC, WBA and IBF Middleweight World Champion.

 

 

 

“It’s been an amazing journey to get here,” Said Charlo, the twin brother of WBC 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo. “I’m a two-time world champion. Bring on ‘GGG.’ I want that fight. Rwy'n 27-0 gyda 21 knockouts. Everybody sees it. What more can I say?”

 

 

 

Charlo (27-0, 21 Kos) proved that his power translates to middleweight as he knocked out his second opponent since relinquishing his title and moving to 160 bunnoedd. The Houston native has now won via knockout in five of his six bouts since initially becoming champion in 2015. A series of shots opened up a huge left hook in the opening minute of the second round, flooring Centeno (26-2, 14 Kos), who failed to beat the 10-count and was counted out at :55.

 

 

 

“Everybody has always avoided me and from now on, this is how it’s going to be,” Said Charlo. “You see what you get.”

 

 

 

Following the fight, Centeno was aware of the mistakes that led to the loss.

 

 

 

“I thought I started off pretty well. I wanted to go out on my shield but it wasn’t my day,” Centeno said. “He caught me and got the knockout. I was trying to work my jab. I thought I got him with a couple good shots but I lingered too long in the pocket and I didn’t get out in time.”

 

 

 

Yn yr ornest agoriadol y telecast, Gervonta Davis became a two-time world champion in empathic fashion with a third round TKO of former champion Iesu Cuellar to capture the vacant WBA 130-pound World Championship. FIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2vusWsW

 

 

 

The undefeated Davis (20-0, 19 Kos), who lost the IBF 130-pound title on the scales last August, scored three knockdowns in less than three rounds to win his second title in the super featherweight division. The 23-year-old connected on 49 percent of his power shots in his first bout with new trainer Kevin Cunningham.

 

 

 

“On the undercard of the Mayweather-McGregor fight, I just wasn’t focused,” Davis said. “It was the second time fighting on Mayweather’s card so it got to my head and it showed. Ar ôl y frwydr, I went home and talked to my team and we decided it was time to leave Baltimore. I’m focused and it showed because I’m a champ again.

 

 

 

“There’s always bumps in the road when you want to become successful. It’s all about how you bounce back and tonight I showed that I’m a true champion.”

 

 

 

Davis utilized a combination of body shots, uppercuts and effective counterpunching to break down Cuellar, a former titlist at 126-pounds. Baltimore’s Davis floored Cuellar with a body blow in the second round and didn’t relent from there. The southpaw pressed forward in the third, stalking Cuellar against the ropes and sending him down for the second time with a series of combinations. Cuellar (28-3, 21 Kos) got up, but was in serious trouble and referee Benjy Esteves stepped in to halt the contest at 2:45 with the Argentine falling to the canvas for the third time.

 

 

 

“The game plan was to box a little bit and open him up with some shots,” Davis said. “When it was time, I went forward and caught him with enough shots to get him out.

 

 

 

“I want the IBF belt back and I’m ready to unify it with whoever wins the [Tevin] Farmer vs. [Billy] Dib fight.”

 

 

 

On Saturday’s telecast, it was announced that Errol Spence Jr. will make the second defense of his IBF Welterweight World Championship against undefeated mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo June 16 on SHOWTIME in a homecoming fight in Dallas.

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Mondayat 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Tripleheader This Saturday, Ebrill 21 gan Barclays Center yn Brooklyn & Cyflwynir gan Hyrwyddwyr Bocsio Premier

 

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BROOKLYN (Ebrill 19, 2018) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader, headlined by four-division champion Adrien Broner battling two-division champion Jessie Vargas, went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference in Brooklyn before they enter the ring this Saturday, Ebrill 21 yn Barclays Center, cartref BROOKLYN BOCSIO ™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

 

Live coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also features undefeated former world champion Jermall Charlo gwrthdaro â churo unwaith Hugo Rye, Jr. for the interim 160-pound world title and former champions Gervonta “Tank” Davis ac Iesu Cuellar as they square off for the vacant WBA 130-pound Super World Championship.

 

 

 

 

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Also in attendance Thursday was popular local fighter and unbeaten contender Heather “Mae'r Gwres” Hardy, sy'n cymryd ar Paola Torres in undercard action Saturday night.

 

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn:

 

Adrien BRONER

 

 

 

 

 

“Im 'jyst yn barod i ymladd. I’m not worried about Jessie. Mae hon yn frwydr bwysig iawn ar gyfer fy ngyrfa. I know that Jessie trained hard to beat me. This is a win that could take either of us to the next level. I’m ready to fight right now and get after it.

 

 

 

 

“When he stepped up and fought Tim Bradley and Manny Pacquiao, he lost. I’m a four-time world champion so I don’t want to hear anything about my losses. Jessie Vargas is not as good as those guys I lost to.

 

 

 

 

“I hope I get credit when I beat Jessie Vargas. I hope I get the credit I deserve. People want me to lose and go away, but guess what? I worked harder than ever for this fight. I’m not losing to Jessie Vargas. I’m a four-time world champion and soon to be five-time world champion this year.

 

 

 

 

“I’m still one of the best fighters of this era. When I’m done with my career, I will be one of the best to ever lace up a pair of boxing gloves. I just can’t wait to give everyone something to remember on Saturday.

 

 

 

 

“Being with Kevin Cunningham in camp changed a lot. It took a while to get used to it. This is the first camp I’ve done since I was kid with a new coach. There were no distractions down at camp. It was all work, no play.

 

 

 

 

“I’m on a different level than him. I’m going to prove it on Saturday. I don’t worry about any of the negativity that surrounds my name. I’m just ready to go put on a show.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m taking over this year. It all starts with Jessie Vargas on Saturday night. I’m going to be myself, and put on a great show.”

 

JESSIE VARGAS

 

 

 

 

“Everything in training camp has gone fantastically. Alla i ddim aros am frwydr hon. This isn’t a game. I’m here to win and I plan to do that. This is going to be action.

 

 

 

 

“I’ve seen the mistakes Broner has made in the past. I have to come out and worry about my performance though. I’m versatile and I’ll do what I have to do. We’re both former world champions but at the end of the day there will only be one winner, and It’s going to be me.

 

 

 

 

“I think I have an advantage being the taller and stronger fighter. I’m a full grown welterweight. I’m ready for victory.

 

 

 

 

“We both bring experience and we’re both talented guys. We are definitely going to give the fans entertainment on Saturday night. I’m in a great part of my career because I haven’t received that much punishment. I’m a two-division world champion for a reason.

 

 

 

 

 

“My weight has been on point this camp. My nutritionist has done a great job and I’m going to be perfect on the scale tomorrow. My whole team has been perfect and it’s going to lead to the best Jessie Vargas you’ve ever seen on Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

“Saturday night is going to be a great show. It’s a great card and then main event will be all fireworks. Come out and enjoy a great night of boxing and see me get the win.”

 

Charlo JERMALL

 

 

 

 

“I’m looking to make a statement on Saturday night. I’ve been training hard since my last fight. I promised my fans something they’ll remember from this fight. You’ll have to wait and see.

 

 

 

 

 

“Once you step in front of me, it’s a fight. I put my life on the line each time. I’m just looking forward to even bigger things that are in front of me. I’m giving the fans something special to take home from my performance.

 

 

 

 

“I feel really good right now. It was another one of those camps that I was able to start early and get in the gym early. I can do whatever you need to do in the ring. I’m ready to make this fight all fireworks.

 

 

 

 

 

“I do a lot of good things in camp to make myself feel stronger. It was a little tough with the delay, but nothing that I couldn’t work through. I’m on weight right now this far out. I have a great team that’s helped me get there.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m focused on what I have going on. Hugo thinks I’m overlooking him but that’s not happening at all. I want to take him out and make a statement that I’m ready for the big names in the division.

 

 

 

 

 

“We’re going to turn Brooklyn up. I want to really make a statement. No matter how I’m feeling throughout the fight, we’re going to make it rock.”

 

HUGO CENTENO JR.

 

“I feel like I’m being overlooked. I haven’t been able to make myself a household name by being on these platforms. Come April 21, I’m going to make my name known.

 

 

 

 

“The rib injury was tough to take at first. We were very close to the end, but once I resumed training, I was already in phenomenal condition. It took me to another level and now I’m in the best condition of my life.

 

 

 

 

“I feel perfect right now heading into this fight. We had great sparring in camp and I’m ready to step into the ring.

 

 

 

 

 

“Even just being in this position shows people that I’ve earned my way here. No one has handed me anything. This is one of the hardest divisions in the world and I’m here for a reason. Mae hyn yn frwydr yn golygu'r byd i mi. Mae wedi bod 20 years of hard work coming together Saturday.

 

 

 

 

“I know Charlo is coming to fight, and I’m definitely coming to fight. No matter what the strategy or style is, I’m going to be ready for whatever comes my way.

 

 

 

 

“I expect him to come out strong. We know he’s looking for a knockout. But I think if he doesn’t have the opportunity, it will come down to who is the smarter fighter.”

 

GERVONTA DAVIS

 

 

 

 

 

“Saturday night you can expect an action packed fight. I know Cuellar is going to come to fight. I’m definitely coming to fight. I’m ready to pick up where I left off, as a champion again.

 

 

 

 

 

“I had a lot of distractions last camp that led to me missing weight. From that day forward I was focused on getting back to a world title shot. I let people down when I lost the title on the scale, but now I’m more focused.

 

 

 

 

 

“It was great being in camp in Florida instead of back home in Baltimore. This way it’s only boxing that I’m worried about each day. I’m eating right and really just 100 percent focused on boxing. It was a great move and it’ll show on Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

“I have the skills and the charisma to be at the top of the sport. I just need the right opponents, but I’m not going to rush it. I have to make smart decisions in this sport to get where I want. I want to continue to put on great performances.

 

 

 

 

 

“I believe this fight is going to put me back on the map as one of the youngest rising stars in boxing. I believe I have the skills to do that.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’ve been training so hard with Adrien in camp. We’ve been pushing each other and I just want to be able to look back at this fight and be able to say this was one of my best performances. I want to show that I have the skills and ability to take over the sport of boxing.”

 

IESU CUELLAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I understand that Davis is a great opponent, but inside the ring, it will just be the two of us, going toe-to-toe. I know that it’s going to be a great fight.

 

 

 

 

 

“This is going to be all action. Expect to see a war with me raising my hand at the end of the night. I’m going to do whatever it takes.

 

 

 

 

 

“The plan is to go out there and win that belt. We’ve had great training and sparring to get us in this position. My coaches worked really hard to get me ready.

 

 

 

 

 

“Mae hyn frwydr yn bwysig iawn i mi. I want to become a two-division world champion and I have the chance I’ve waited for on Saturday night.

 

 

 

 

 

“I think I made the right decision to take some time away from boxing. Now I’m back stronger than ever. I feel great and everyone will see that on Saturday night.

 

 

 

 

 

“We have a game plan and we’re going to execute that. I’m going to be aggressive like I always am, but also show some new things that I’ve worked on.

 

 

 

 

“Rwy'n barod i fynd 12 rowndiau os oes angen, but If I have the opportunity early for a knockout, Rydw i'n mynd i fynd ag ef. I’m here to give it my all and win this fight, dyna ni.”

 

HEATHER HARDY

 

 

 

 

 

“There’s really nothing like fighting at home. As exciting as it was to be in the cage, this is like being in my backyard.

 

 

 

 

 

“This is always a dream to box at Barclays Center and there’s nothing like being here in front of my people. I hope that my opponent trained hard because I’m ready to brawl.

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m really excited to be back working on my boxing skills. I can’t wait to give my fans a great show. They know I always give it my all and leave it in the ring. I’m going to give my fans their money’s worth.”

 

LEONARD ELLERBE, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Mayweather Promotions

 

 

 

 

 

 

“On Saturday night we have the biggest and baddest boxing card in the entire sport. It will be a great event right here in front of the passionate Brooklyn boxing fans.

 

 

 

 

 

“The main event has the four-division champion Broner taking on the two-division champion Vargas, in a fight that means a great deal to both fighters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Plus Jermall Charlo facing Hugo Centeno in a great middleweight fight to look to establish themselves as contenders in the star-studded middleweight class.

 

 

 

 

 

“The opener of our telecast will have a rising superstar in boxing in Gervonta Davis, battling former world champion Jesus Cuellar in an entertaining world title fight. Mae hyn yn beth bocsio yn gyfle i chi. It’s big time boxing here in Brooklyn.”

 

LOU DIBELLA, Llywydd DiBella Adloniant

 

 

 

 

 

“This is a great fight card. That’s why tickets are selling. There are a lot of up-and-coming stars on this dais. It was put together to be great televised boxing, and that’s why we’ll have a full room on Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

“Barclays Center truly is the home of big-time boxing. This is the venue with the most dedication to a regular boxing program and you see that with the great fights coming here month after month.

 

 

 

 

 

“This card is stacked from top to bottom. The off-television undercard is sensational and features a load of undefeated talent. Heather Hardy will make her return after two consecutive matches in the cage to step back into the ring on this show. We’re here to offer fans the best we can all night long.

 

 

 

 

 

“The first televised bout of the night has Gervonta Davis, one of the rising young stars of the sport, going for his second world title. He’s fighting a former world champion in Jesus Cuellar, who’s an accomplished guy in his own right. Gervonta has his hands full, but he’s going to have a lot of fans up from Maryland supporting him Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

“There’s a lot of action and controversy in the middleweight division. Jermall Charlo might be the hardest puncher in that division. Him and his brother might be the most accomplished twins in the history of boxing already. He’s got a tough matchup because Hugo Centeno Jr. is also a terrific young fighter with power and great boxing ability. He has star potential if he can overcome this obstacle against Charlo.

 

 

 

 

 

“Adrien Broner is a terrifically skilled boxer, who has star power and brings a lot of attention. You don’t have to be loved by everybody, you have to have people want to see you. A lot of people want to see Adrien Broner. They’re going to see him in a tough fighton Saturday night. Jessie Vargas is already a two-time world champion, who’s had a terrific career and will arguably be the bigger and stronger guy on Saturday. Adrien knows that everything is on the line on Saturday night.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & Rhaglennu Digwyddiadau, Showtime Sports Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

“SHOWTIME Boxing is in the midst of an unprecedented run. It has been meaningful fight after meaningful fight.

 

 

 

 

 

“Back in January we made an unprecedented announcement of 11 events this first part of the year. I’m not sure any network has done that many events this year.

 

 

 

 

 

“Barclays Center, like SHOWTIME, has become home to the most meaningful fights in the sport. This isn’t happening by accident. This is an intentional strategy. It’s a plan to promote and elevate the sport and its’ fighters to heights we haven’t seen before. We’ve put real effort into elevating this sport.

 

 

 

 

 

“Saturday’s stacked card has three must-see matchups. These are star fighters versus star battles. There are no ‘no-names’ in this. All six fighters here have headlined fights. These fights are as good as any card that I can remember.”

 

BRETT YORMARK, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Brooklyn Sports & Adloniant

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited about Saturday night’s fights. It’s packed from top to bottom and should be a great night of BROOKLYN BOXING. It’s a great tripleheader and in many respects this defines Brooklyn boxing. Evenly matched fights, the biggest stars in the sport, some established and some on the rise. You have a bit of everything this weekend

 

 

 

 

 

“We are so thrilled to have Heather Hardy back at Barclays Center on Saturday after a few fights in MMA. She’s a boxer and we can’t wait to have her here this weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

“A big thank you for everyone who has helped establish BROOKLYN BOXING and been partners with us here in Brooklyn. Everyone involved continues to elevate the sport and we’re looking forward to seeing you on Saturday night. Tickets are moving and this could be one of the biggest fights we’ve ever had at Barclays Center.”

 

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Charlo & Centeno Battle for Interim WBC Middleweight Title

In Premier Boxing Champions Event

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Mae tocynnau ar gyfer y digwyddiad yn fyw, sy'n cael ei hyrwyddo gan Mayweather Promotions, Adloniant DiBella a Hyrwyddiadau TGB, yn dechrau am $50 a gellir ei brynu ynticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com neu drwy ffonio 800-745-3000. Gellir prynu tocynnau hefyd yn Swyddfa Docynnau American Express yng Nghanolfan Barclays. Gostyngiadau grwpiau ar gael drwy ffonio 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Mae tocynnau ar gyfer y digwyddiad yn fyw, sy'n cael ei hyrwyddo gan Mayweather Promotions, Adloniant DiBella a Hyrwyddiadau TGB, yn dechrau am $50 a gellir ei brynu yn ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com neu drwy ffonio 800-745-3000. Gellir prynu tocynnau hefyd yn Swyddfa Docynnau American Express yng Nghanolfan Barclays. Gostyngiadau grwpiau ar gael drwy ffonio 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

JESSIE VARGAS

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

MIKE MCCALLUM, Vargas’ Hyfforddwr

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

LEONARD ELLERBE, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Mayweather Promotions

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

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

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Mae tocynnau ar gyfer y digwyddiad yn fyw, sy'n cael ei hyrwyddo gan Mayweather Promotions, Adloniant DiBella a Hyrwyddiadau TGB, yn dechrau am $50 a gellir ei brynu yn ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com neu drwy ffonio 800-745-3000. Gellir prynu tocynnau hefyd yn Swyddfa Docynnau American Express yng Nghanolfan Barclays. Gostyngiadau grwpiau ar gael drwy ffonio 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

Adrien BRONER

Ar newid hyfforddwyr…

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

Ar pam y dewisodd Kevin Cunningham?

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Ar wersyll hyfforddi…

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

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

 

Gan fyfyrio ar ei yrfa…

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

 

GERVONTA DAVIS

Ar pam y penderfynodd wneud gwersyll hyfforddi gyda Kevin Cunningham…

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

Ar ei wrthwynebydd, Iesu Cuellar…

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

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

Ar ei berthynas ag Adrien Broner…

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

 

 

 

 

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

On his plans for the future…

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM

Ar ei berthynas ag Adrien Broner…

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

 

On Broner’s shortcomings as a fighter…

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

On why this time will be different…

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

 

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

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

 

On how he and Broner came together…

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

 

On if he had any fears about their partnership…

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

 

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Vargas Replaces Injured Omar Figueroa for Broner Showdown

Undefeated Former Champion Jermall Charlo Battles

Once-Beaten Hugo Centeno Jr. for Interim

160-Pound World Championship

&

Former Champions Gervonta Davis and Jesus Cuellar

Square-Off in a 130-Pound World Championship Bout

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Mae tocynnau ar gyfer y digwyddiad yn fyw, sy'n cael ei hyrwyddo gan Mayweather Promotions, Adloniant DiBella a Hyrwyddiadau TGB, start at at $50, mynd ar werth Dydd Mercher, Mawrth 7 yn 10 a.m. A, a gellir ei brynu yn ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com neu drwy ffonio 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Dydd Iau, Mawrth 8 am hanner dydd. Gostyngiadau grwpiau ar gael drwy ffonio 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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