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El ex campeón mundial de peso welter Jessie Vargas deja caer a Aaron Herrera en su camino a la victoria por decisión unánime en el evento principal de una edición especial del viernes por la noche de los campeones de boxeo Premier TOE-TO-TOE MARTES en FS1 &BOXEO DE CAMPEONES en FOX Deportes desde Pioneer Event Center en Lancaster, California.

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Jamal James Delivers Vicious Body Shot for
Third Round Knockout of Diego Chaves
John Molina Jr.. Rises from Knockdown to Stop Ivan Redkach In
Round Four of Super Lightweight Slugfest
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Wale Omotoso Wins by Unanimous Decision Over
Freddy Hernandez
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LANCASTER, TAL COMO. (Diciembre 16, 2017) – Former welterweight world championJessie Vargas (28-2, 10 KOs) returned to drop and defeat Aaron Herrera (24-8-1, 15 KOs)by unanimous decision in the main event of a special Viernes night edition of Premier Boxing Champions MARTES TOE-TO-TOE en FS1 y BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes from Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, California.
“I’m very happy to be back after a long layoff,” dijo Vargas. “It was a long time off and I felt the ring rust. I stayed patient and tried to stick to my distance. The inconsistencies affected me more than I thought it would and Herrera kept pushing the fight.
“I was setting him up and waiting for him to punch before attacking him. I expect more in my next performance and I’m disappointed I didn’t finish him, but a win is a win. We’ll get back to the drawing board. I showed I have the power with the knockdown, I just have to finish it off next time.”
Vargas was effective early and often, landing a strong lead left hook to the head of Herrera at the end of round one before controlling the second round with series of combinations. Herrera slowly increased his output as the fight went on, but was never able to slow down the attack of Vargas.
Midway through round six, Vargas sent Herrera to the canvas with a left hook that initially stunned him and a combination that put him down. Herrera rose to the canvas but continued to be picked apart by the skilled and composed Vargas.
“I felt relaxed in the ring,” dijo Vargas. “I was trying finish him with the hook. His head movement threw me off and kept him in the fight. We have to keep improving and look better in the next fight.”
Después 10 rondas, Vargas earned a unanimous decision by the score of 100-89 three times in his first fight en 13 meses as he seeks another title in the welterweight division.
“I’m ready for anyone,” dijo Vargas. “I’m going to start preparing mañana for anyone. I’m looking forward to facing Keith Thurman, the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson winner, or Danny Garcia. I’m back and I’m ready to stay busy and get back in the ring as soon as possible to reach my goals.”
The co-main event saw once-beaten welterweight Jamal James (22-1, 10 KOs) earn a third-round knockout over veteran contender Diego Chaves (26-3-1, 22 KOs) with a sensational left hook to the body that gave James the most impressive victory of his career to date.
James used his jab and significant height advantage from the outset in an attempt to set up combinations, while Chaves looked to attack the body and close the distance. Both fighters traded attacks early, but it was James who broke through first with a barrage in the third round.
After stunning Chaves with a right hand, James went on the attack as his opponent stopped throwing punches. He took full advantage of the opportunity by perfectly placing the left hook to the body that sent Chaves down and eventually counted out by referee Tom Taylor.
In an action-packed super lightweight showdown, John Molina Jr.. (30-7, 24 KOs) delivered a fourth round stoppage of Ivan Redkach (20-3-1, 16 KOs) after both men hit the canvas in the first three rounds.
“Fue una gran pelea,” dijo Molina. “Yo estaba un poco oxidado, but it’s not an excuse, Redkach was a really tough guy. We got the job done and never gave up. A fight is a fight, it’s not over until it’s over.”
Both men came out looking to throw power punches from the start, and it was Redkach who struck first, pinning Molina in the corner in round two before dropping him with a combination. Molina was able to drastically change the tide of the fight in round three fight a perfect right hand that landed flush as Redkach was already off balance and sent him to the canvas.
Redkach was able to survive the round, but Molina connected again in round four with a right hand that stunned Redkach and a clubbing left hook that put him down again. This knockdown prompted referee Eddie Hernandez to wave off the bout 1:27 en la cuarta ronda, giving Molina a big victory with his family watching ringside.
“You always dig deep with your family watching,” dijo Molina. “You never want to lose in front of your family. I’m always going to fight until the very end. I had a tough opponent in front of me but I did what I had to to get the victory.”
La primera pelea de la transmisión por televisión vio Wale Omotoso (27-3, 21 KOs) score a unanimous decision victory over Freddy Hernandez (34-9, 22 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight contest.
Hernandez had success early in the fight, hitting Omotoso with counter left hands consistently and using his range effectively. As the fight wore on Omotoso increased his pressure and broke through in round eight with a straight right hand that stunned Hernandez.
Omotoso was unable to score a knockdown, but had success throughout the final three rounds on his way to earning the decision by scores of 96-94, 97-93 y 100-90.
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Los prospectos en ascenso ingresan al ring como 2016 U.S. Olímpico Karlos Balderas & 2016 El medallista de bronce olímpico Misael Rodríguez compite en combates separados el viernes, Diciembre 15 del Pioneer Event Center en Lancaster, California.

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LANCASTER, TAL COMO. (Diciembre 13, 2017) – Una noche llena de acción contará 2016 U.S. Olímpico Karlos Balderas y 2016 Medallista de bronce olímpico Misael Rodriguez entrando al ring en enfrentamientos separados en la cartelera este Viernes, Diciembre 15 del Pioneer Event Center en Lancaster, California.
La Liga de Campeones de Boxeo El evento está encabezado por el ex campeón de peso welter. Jessie Vargas enfrentándose a un veterano contundente Aaron Herrera en un enfrentamiento de 10 asaltos. La cobertura televisada en FS1 y FOX Deportes comienza a las 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT y presenta un enfrentamiento de peso welter entre veteranos resistentes Diego Chaves y contendiente en ascenso Jamal James, más un combate súper ligero entreJohn Molina Jr.. y Ivan Redkach. La transmisión comienza con emocionante peso welter Wale Omotoso (26-3, 21 KOs) frente a Freddy Hernandez (34-8, 22 KOs) en un concurso de 10 rondas.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Promociones TGB, comenzar en $30 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visite el sitio web de Pioneer Event Center:www.uavpec.com. La primera 300 fans que traen un juguete para donar a la Colecta de juguetes navideños recibirá una camiseta gratis y cinco dólares de descuento en boletos de admisión general. La colecta de juguetes navideña beneficiará a Inner Circle Foster Care & Servicio de adopción en Palmdale, California.
Balderas (2-0, 2 KO) entrará al ring para una pelea de peso ligero contra México Carlo Flores (4-7-1, 3 KOs) mientras que Rodriguez (5-0, 3 KOs) se enfrenta a Cuba Yunier Calzada(6-2-1, 1 KO) en un concurso de peso súper mediano a seis asaltos.
La acción adicional de la cartelera verá a un prospecto una vez derrotado Marcos Hernández (10-1, 2 KOs) teniendo en Oscar Mora (7-4, 6 KOs) en un asunto de peso mediano junior de ocho asaltos.
Completando la noche de peleas hay un trío de prospectos invictos Alejandro Guerrero se reúne Phillip Percy en un concurso de peso superpluma de cuatro asaltos, mientras invicto Efren Lopez batallas Tyler Marshall en un combate de peso welter junior de cuatro asaltos y una vez vencido Luis Coria caras Leonardo Torres en un enfrentamiento de peso ligero junior.
Luchando por Santa María, California, Balderas, de 21 años, es hijo de padres mexicanos que emigraron a Estados Unidos para darles una vida mejor a sus hijos.. Balderas tuvo una impresionante carrera amateur que incluyó una 2014 Campeonato Nacional Juvenil, cuatro campeonatos nacionales PAL y una carrera impresionante en la Serie Mundial de Boxeo. Su carrera amateur culminó con un viaje a la 2016 Juegos Olímpicos donde representó a EE. UU.. y derrotó a luchadores de Kazajstán y Japón antes de una derrota por decisión en los cuartos de final. Hizo su debut profesional en abril., obligando a Michael Thomas a retirarse después de una ronda y siguió con una detención en la primera ronda de Eder Fajardo en julio.
En los juegos de Río del año pasado, Rodríguez, de 23 años, superó probabilidades increíbles para ganar la primera medalla olímpica de boxeo para México desde Christian Bejerano en 2000. El nativo de Chihuahua y sus compañeros tuvieron que recurrir a la mendicidad en autobuses públicos y calles de México para recaudar dinero para competir en torneos internacionales de box.. Completó su camino hacia el medallero al derrotar al egipcio Hosam Bakr Abdin para hacerse con una medalla en la división de peso mediano.. Rodríguez enfureció su debut profesional en abril con una victoria por decisión dominante sobre Brian True y ha continuado su camino ganador con más victorias hasta ahora en 2017.
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Former World Champion Jessie Vargas Returns To Take On Aaron Herrera in Welterweight Clash on Special Friday Night Edition of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes December 15 del Pioneer Event Center en Lancaster, California.

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Más! Rugged Veteran Diego Chaves Battles Welterweight Contender Jamal James in Co-Main Event Showdown
Also in Action! Super Lightweights John Molina Jr. & Ivan Redkach Square-Off & Featherweights Stephen Fulton and Adam Lopez Meet In A Battle of Unbeaten Featherweight Prospects
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LANCASTER, TAL COMO. – (Noviembre 17, 2017) – Ex campeón de peso welter Jessie Vargas returns to the ring to take on hard-hitting veteran Aaron Herrera in the 10-round main event of a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions MARTES TOE-TO-TOE en FS1 y BOXEO DE CAMPEONES por FOX Deportes Diciembre 15 del Pioneer Event Center en Lancaster, California with televised coverage starting at 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT.
Promoted by TGB Promotions, the show will also feature a 10-round welterweight showdown between rugged veteran Diego Chaves y contendiente en ascenso Jamal James en el evento co-estelar. Additional televised action will see hard hitters John Molina Jr.. y Ivan Redkach squaring off in 10-rounds of super lightweight action and unbeaten featherweight prospects Stephen Fulton (11-0, 5 KOs) y Adán López (8-0, 3 KOs) battling in an eight-round match.
“This is one of those high energy shows that promises action from top to bottom. Jesse Vargas is one of the toughest welterweights in the sport. He always comes to fight and doesn’t disappoint,” dijo Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “His match against Herrera should provide the kind of action and entertainment that his fans have come to expect from him. Jamal James is stepping up to another level and will be tested by Diego Chaves, a rugged veteran who has been in against some of the best in the division. And you know that Molina and Redkach are going to trade shots. It promises to be entertaining for the fans at Pioneer Event Center and those tuned in on FS1 and FOX Deportes.”
Las entradas para el evento en vivo comienzan en $30 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visite el sitio web de Pioneer Event Center: www.uavpec.com.
Vargas (27-2, 10 KOs) is returning to the ring for the first time en 13 mesesafter dropping a 12-round decision in a welterweight title defense against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 5, 2016. The 28-year-old Vargas, who was born in Los Angeles and now lives in Las Vegas, won the welterweight title with a technical knockout victory over Sadam Ali on March 5, 2016. His only other loss came against former welterweight champion Timothy Bradley and he owns victories over the likes of Antonio DeMarco, Josesito López, Aron Martinez and Wale Omotoso.
“Every fighter is dangerous and if I give Herrera the chance, he’ll knock my head off,” dijo Vargas. “But I come into every fight with bad intentions and I’m in a position where I know exactly what it takes to get where I want to go. I have a lot of opportunities ahead of me, pero primero, I have to show the fans that I’m back and look exciting while doing that. Herrera is going to give me his best, but I feel that I have the speed, the experience and the game plan to overcome anything he brings to the table.”
Herrera (33-7-1, 22 KOs) has already fought four times in 2017 including his most recent outing, a stoppage of Israel Toala in July. The 28-year-old from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico lost to Brandon Rios via knockout on Junio 11 in a FS1 and FOX Deportes main event at Pioneer Events Center, where he will face Vargas.
“I’m going against a really good fighter, but he doesn’t punch very hard,” dijo Herrera. “I will go bombs away from the first round. He can’t hurt me. I’m confident I will win this fight. Esta es una gran oportunidad para mí. I’ve got to start faster than I did against Brandon Rios and I can’t take anything for granted. The fans will get a great fight and definitely be winners on fight night.”
Chaves (26-2-1, 22 KOs) is a tough veteran who has faced some of this generation’s best welterweights, including current unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman. The 31-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has won three straight fights since battling to a draw against former welterweight champion Timothy Bradley in 2014 incluido su triunfo más reciente, a knockout victory over Jean Carlos Prada on Junio 17.
James (21-1, 9 KOs) is on the comeback trail after suffering the first loss of his career to Yordenis Ugas via unanimous decision on Aug. 12, 2016. The 29-year-old James of Minneapolis, Minnesota bounced back from that loss with a unanimous decision victory over Jo Jo Dan on Julio 15. James has fought on FS1 and FOX Deportes his last four times in the ring and has recorded three wins in that stretch. Chaves represents a major challenge for James in his attempt to climb the welterweight ladder as he looks to add another name to his list of victories that includes Wale Omotoso, Javier Molina and Juan Carlo Abreu.
REDK (20-3-1, 16 KOs) and Molina (29-7, 23 KOs) are both coming off losses and will look to go through each other to regain top contender status. The 31-year-old Redkach, who was born in Ukraine and now lives in Los Angeles, is coming off a split decision loss in a FS1 and FOX Deportes main event to Argenis Mendez in his last fight on Mayo 2. Molina, 34, had one of the best performance of his career in June 2016 when he defeated Ruslan Provodnikov by unanimous decision. The Covina, California. native earned a shot at Terrence Crawford in December that saw him lose by TKO in the eighth round.
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Sensational Fan Fest This Saturday October 14 en StubHub Center en Carson, California. Ahead of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes

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CARSON, CALIF. (Octubre 10, 2017) – Este Sábado, Octubre 14 ahead of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes, numerous world champions and contenders will participate in a ‘Fan Fest’ at the StubHub Center on the main concourse level starting at 1:00 p.m. PT.
Among those meeting fans include Mikey García, Sergio Mora, John Molina Jr., Alfredo Angulo, Chris Arreola, Dominic Breazeale, Josesito López, Víctor Ortiz, Hugo Centeno Jr., Robert Guerrero, Karlos Balderas y Lindolfo Delgado. Autograph signing will begin at 1 p.m. PT* leading up to the start of televised fights at 4 p.m. PT.
Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes is headlined by three-division champion León “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz defending his featherweight world title against Chris Avalos, while four-time world champion Abner Mares defends his 126-pound championship against once-beaten Andres Gutierrez. La cobertura televisada comienza en 7:30 p.m. Y/4:30 p.m. PT.
If Santa Cruz and Mares win their respective matches, they have both agreed to terms to meet in a highly anticipated rematch for the WBA featherweight title in early 2018. Santa Cruz won a hard-fought, narrow decision against Mares in a 2015 Fight of the Year candidate that saw the two men go toe-to-toe for 12 fast-paced rounds and combine for over 2,000 golpes lanzados.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, el cual es promovido por Promociones y Ringstar TGB, tienen un precio de $30, $50, $75, $100, $150, y $250 y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visitar AXS.com AQUÍ.
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On the Verge of Boxing Stardom, Menard Ready for Tough Challenge Against Beltran

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Rayne, Louisiana’s “Hard Rock Mighty” Mason Menard (32-1, 24 KOs) knows he’s in for a tough challenge when he makes the first defense of his WBO NABO Lightweight Championship against fellow top-10 contender Ray Beltrán (31-7-1, 19 KOs) de Phoenix, Arizona, en Sábado, Diciembre 10, en CenturyLink Center Omaha en Omaha, Nebraska.
The 10-round Menard vs. Beltran lightweight showdown will serve as the middle bout of an HBO World Championship Boxing tripleheader (9:35 p.m. Y/PT) that will open with the same-day delay telecast of the Joseph Parker vs. Andy Ruiz, Jr. WBO heavyweight championship en Nueva Zelanda.
Promovido por Top Rank®, in association with TGB Promotions, the exciting event will be headlined by undefeated World Junior Welterweight Champion and top-rated pound-for-pound fighter TERENCE “Brote” CRAWFORD (29-0, 20 KOs), de Omaha, Nebraska, making the first defense of his unified Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) / Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (CMB) /Anillo magazine 140-pound world titles against one-time world title challenger and current No. 1 contendiente
JUAN MOLINA JR. (29-6, 23 KOs), de Covina, California.
Remaining reserved seat tickets to the Crawford – Molina world championship event, precio de $27, $52, $77 y $127, can be purchased at the CenturyLink Center Omaha box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge-by-phone call (800) 745-3000. To order online, visitaticketmaster.com.
“I know Beltran has been around a long time and he’s fought at the top level many times. He is very tough and I know he will bring it,” said Menard.
The 28-year-old Menard punched his way into world contention this year with a pair of high-profile knockouts. En abril de este año, he scored one for the highlight reels by starching formerly undefeated Eudy Bernardo with one punch in round three. Vídeo AQUÍ.
Then in August, he returned with another KO, this time against well-regarded Uzbekistani Bahodir Mamadjonov in the ninth round. Vídeo AQUÍ.
“2016 has been a great year for me,” él continuó. “I’ve had two consecutive KO’s on national television and one is a candidate for ‘Knockout of the Year.’ I also won an award from the WBO in Puerto Rico. Now this fight has fallen into my lap and I will make the best of this opportunity.”
Another impressive victory for Menard would land him in world title contention… a fact not lost on the excited slugger. “Landing this fight is big for me and my career. A win here should put me in position to fight for a world title next. It should open doors me and make me a serious contender in the lightweight division.”
Menard is taking this tough challenge on relatively short notice, but says he’s in great shape and will be fully prepared for battle on Diciembre 10. “Sí, Estoy listo. I was already training to fight Diciembre 15. It’s now or never. I believe God has blessed me with this fight because I’ve been praying for a big one to get me to the next level.”
The Menard vs. Beltran bout is presented by Top Rank in association with Greg Cohen Promotions. The CenturyLink Center Omaha is located at455 North 10th Street in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Major statement made by Undefeated Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade

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PROVIDENCE (Junio 23, 2016) – A year after he was stripped of his world super welterweight title by the World Boxing Organization (OMB), invicto peso súper welter Demetrio “Boo Boo” Andrade has repositioned himself off of his sensational June 11 º stoppage of Willle “El Grande” Nelson en SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®.
The 28-year-old Andrade (23-0, 16 KOs) decked Nelson (25-3-1, 15 KOs) cuatro veces, finishing off his game opponent who’d never been knocked out, en el 12º round of their fight at Turning Stone Casino (Verona, N.Y).
Andrade successfully defended his WBO International title and also gained several valuable options in terms of world title and/or major fights. He is now the No. 1 mandatory contender in the World Boxing Council (CMB), waiting to challenge the winner of a mandated title fight between new champion Jermell Charlo and WBC Silver title holder Charles Hatley. La 2008 U.S. Olympian is No. 2 en el de la OMB, No. 3 in the World Boxing Association (AMB), y Miguel Cotto is No. 1 in both of those sanctioning organizations.
After his sensational, statement-making performance against Nelson, Andrade said he wanted to fight anybody whose name started with “C” and ended in ‘O” – the Charlo brothers (IBF champion isJermall Charlo), Cotto and “Canelo” (Saúl Alvarez).
“I am the best fighter in the 154-pound division,” Andrade proclaimed. “I’m the No. 1 contender in the WBO. Liam Smith is holding my belt but I don’t believe he’ll fight me. I’m the WBC mandatory for the Charlo-Hatley winner. Once I get that belt I’ll beat Charlo’s twin for the IBF title and I’ve been calling out (WBA champ Erislandy) Lara por mucho tiempo. But ‘Canelo’ is the big money fight out there for me and who I want the most. I can be ready for him in September for his next fight. Al final de la día, we’ll see what’s up, but I want to get right back in the ring as soon as one of these guys step up to fight me.”
During his long layoff, Andrade made a conscious effort to be a more fan-friendly fighter, building up his strength to go along with his superior quickness. Many called his last fight, ‘Mayweather-like,’ in which Demetrius displayed tremendous power and explosiveness, which complemented his incredible boxing skills and defense.
“When I first turned pro,” Andrade explicó, “I was getting in the ring with some good fighters, so I was cautious and settled in on just getting a victory. I learned that I needed to change in order to put butts in seats. I don’t get hit and I also showed that I could go 12 rondas, good for experience, and still takeout a tough fighter like Nelson who had never been stopped. I wasn’t going for the knockout but, after I caught him early with a right hook, I knew that it would come if I was patient and kept up the pressure. I think Willie can give any of the other top guys at 154 a good fight. He has a big heart and came to win. It wasn’t as easy as it may have looked on the scorecards. Willie pushed me to look good. During my layoff, I worked hard on my craft to be better, concentrating on strength and conditioning, and it really showed in my last fight. I worked on my fundamentals and had a lot of success going to the body. I believe fans saw improvement in my performance and appreciated it.”
More comfortable knowing his promotional issues are now in the past (his A Team Promotions owns 50% of his rights to go along with 25% each for Banner Promotions (Artie Pelullo) y Star Boxing (Joe DeGuardia), Andrade is prepared to clean out the 154-division before eventually moving up in weight to take on Gennady Golovkin in what Andrade believes can be a mega-fight in due time.
“I’ve always known since I first saw Demetrius in the ring at 14 years old that he was going to become a superstar,” A Team Promotions president Y Farris comentado. “There were so many doubters and obstacles along the way. It sure took a long time to get here but I’m so happy for him that his moment has finally arrived. You don’t know how good it feels to see him fulfill his destiny.”
Andrade, de hecho, hasn’t lost inside the ring in nearly eight years, when he was ripped off against Korean boxer Kim Jung-Joo, 11-9, en los cuartos de final de la 2008 Juegos Olímpicos de Beijing, China. The boxer named “Boo Boo” – as a kid with cuts, bumps and bruises – doesn’t plan on changing his unbeaten script.
“I’m still untouchable,” Andrade concluyó. “I’ve shown my continued commitment to boxing. It’s ‘Boo Boo’ tiempo!”
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JOHN MOLINA OUTPOINTS RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV; DEMETRIUS ANDRADE DELIVERS STATEMENT KO VICTORY AND DEJAN ZLATICANIN WINS 135-POUND TITLE SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Andrade Knocks Out Willie Nelson: VIDEO:http://s.sho.com/1ZHD8CJ

Zlaticanin KOs Franklin Mamani: VIDEO:http://s.sho.com/28tCoqP

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader Replays Lunes, Junio 13 en 10 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME®

 

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VERONA, N.Y. (Junio 11, 2016) – John Molina outpunched Ruslan Provodnikov in an all-action fight by revealing a new weapon in his arsenal, a sharp and steady jab. Molina captured a surprising unanimous decision in a 12-round junior welterweight bout that featured fierce exchanges throughout Sábado on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.

 

En la pelea co-estelar por SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Demetrius Andrade delivered a statement, knockout victory over Willie Nelson, staking his claim as one of the world’s best in the stacked 154-pound division. En la pelea de apertura, Dejan Zlaticanin knocked out Franklin Mamani to earn the vacant 135-pound world title and make history as the first native of Montenegro to win a world championship.

 

Molina and Provodnikov promised a war, and they delivered. But what surprised many was the volume of punches and effective jabbing from Molina (29-6, 23 KOs), a veteran more known for engaging in brawls than his boxing prowess. Molina threw nearly 1,110 golpes totales, Incluyendo 643 jabs compared to just 265 for Provodnikov, who failed to close the range on his naturally bigger opponent.

 

“We knew we had to outwork Provodnikov,” said the 33-year-old Covina, Calif., nativo. “It was a fight that we needed. Ruslan Provodnikov is a very notable name. Es un duro, chico duro. He kept moving forward.

 

“People don’t realize I had my amateur career in the pros, and now it’s my time to step out and shine. Tengo un nuevo entrenador. Shadeed (Suluki) showed me how to throw punches and use my power.”

 

Molina vs. Provodnikov was scored 116-112, 117-111, 115-113.

 

“I think it (the scorecard) was self-explanatory. A fighter knows when they won a fight. I won that fight and it was going to be hard to take it away from me.”

 

The judges agreed on nine of the 12 rondas, a relatively high percentage according to SHOWTIME analyst Steve Farhood.

 

“Today the decision was the right one,” Provnikov said. “Molina won the fight – he was better esta noche. Everything was scored the way it should have been.

 

“We expected that he was going to box, he was going to move. We expected him to do that. No fue mi noche. Maybe I don’t have the same hungriness as before. I’m not going to make excuses, but it was hard for me to find my groove esta noche.

 

“I don’t think it’s that (the layoff). There are no excuses. I lost the fightesta noche. I couldn’t find the hungriness. I have to sit down and think of why that happened.

 

“I’m sorry if I disappointed.”

 

Undefeated former world champion Demetrius Andrade put on a masterful performance against top-10 ranked Willie Nelson, flooring the former world title challenger four times including once in the opening round and emphatically in the final round to close the show (QUIEN 12,1:38).

 

Con la victoria, Nelson, who landed a staggering 57 percent of his power punches in just his second fight en dos años, moved one step closer to earning another shot at a title fight. Andrade, who never lost his belt in the ring, is now the second mandatory challenger for the WBC Super Welterweight World Title, currently held by Jermell Charlo.

 

“I’m coming to get those belts,” said the 28-year-old Andrade. “People can’t run no more. The best have to fight the best. I’m coming for them.

 

“I came back, Soy mas fuerte. Me and my team worked hard. We figured out what we need to do to take it to the next level. I’m ready for the Charlo brothers. I want them.”

 

Andrade was on his way to pitching a shutout, delivering a statement performance after months of frustration from “boxing politics.” The former WBO 154-pound champion targeted the head and the body of Nelson, relying on a steady diet of combos to floor the 6-foot-3 Nelson in the first, 11º and twice in the 12º.

 

“I’m young enough and my reaction time is still going,” Andrade said. “Willie Nelson is a true champion. He pushed me to the limit where I had to figure out what punches to throw. But I put the pieces of the puzzle together and got the knockout, bebé.

 

Nelson, de Cleveland, dropped to 25-3-1 con 15 KOs.

 

"Él era duro,”Dijo Nelson. “I was forcing my shots too much. I felt like I was getting back into the fight, but he was crafty and mobile.

 

“I am ready for whatever is next and, despite what happened esta noche, I am here to stay. My career won’t end like this.”

 

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME telecast, Zlaticanin blasted late-replacement Mamani with a third round TKO (:54) to win the vacant WBC Lightweight World Championship.

 

The 32-year-old Zlaticanin (18-0, 10 KOs) became the first native of the Southeastern European country of Montenegro to capture a world championship.

 

“I’m very proud. I made Montenegro proud,” Zlaticanin said. “I want to thank my fans that came to support me. I think I made my country proud. I think they will be delighted. I don’t think they know what this means, but in a few days they will know.”

 

The southpaw Zlaticanin pounced with a powerful straight left that had Mamani in trouble just seconds into the fight. The Bolivian, who was also aiming to become the first native of his homeland to win a title, survived the round but he was in trouble again in the third. Zlaticanin staggered with an overhand left and followed with a series of unanswered blows that forced referee Charlie Fitch to halt the contest with Mamani (21-3-1, 12 KOs) defenseless against the ropes.

 

“I knew that I would knock him out. He stood too close to me.

 

Después de la pelea, Zlaticanin called out Jorge Linares, the WBC Lightweight “Champion in Recess”, who pulled out of a tentatively scheduled match with Zlaticanin due to an injury.

 

“I want Linares next. He can’t run from me anymore.

 

In undercard action on SHO EXTREME, Willie Monroe Jr.. (20-2, 6 KOs) ganó una decisión unánime (96-92, 95-93, 99-89) over John Thompson (17-2, 6 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight matchup of former world title challengers. Monroe scored two knockdowns, one in the second and another with a straight right jab in the fifth.

 

En la primera pelea por SHOWTIME BOXING el SHO EXTREME, Russian heavyweight Andrey Fedosov (29-3, 24 KOs) scored four knockdowns en route to a sixth round TKO (1:33) of Mario Heredia (11-2, 9 KOs, 1-2 in WSB).

 

Sábado de event from Turning Stone Resort Casino was promoted by Banner Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

 

Sábado de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader replaysLunes, Junio 13 en 10 p.m. Y/PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME. The SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast replays Tuesday, Junio 14 en 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO EXTREME.

 

Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast, with Mauro Ranallo calling the action, Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi commentating and Jim Gray reporting. Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood called. the SHOWTIME EXTREME action. En la transmisión simultánea español, Alejandro Luna called the blow-by-blow and former world champion Raul Marquez served as color commentator. The executive producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr. con Bob Dunphy sirviendo como director.

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RUSLAN Provodnikov & JOHN MOLINA JR., Demetrius Andrade & WILLIE NELSON, DEJAN ZLATICANIN & FRANKLIN MAMANI OFFICIAL WEIGHTS & FOTOS

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® En vivo por SHOWTIME®Mañana De Turning Stone Resort Casino en Verona, N.Y. Durante Internacional de Boxeo Salón de la Fama del fin de semana

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING - 9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT

 

Junior Welterweight Main Event – 12 Rondas

Ruslan Provodnikov – 140 Libras

John Molina – 140 Libras

REFEREE: MARK NELSON; JUDGES: DON ACKERMAN (N.Y.), GLENN FELDMAN (Conn.), JOHN MCKAIE (N.Y.)

WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator – 12 Rondas

Demetrius Andrade – 154 Libras

Willie Nelson – 154 Libras

REFEREE: RICHARD PAKOZDI; JUDGES: WYNN KINTZ (N.Y.), JOHN MCKAIE (N.Y.), TOM SCHRECK (N.Y.)

WBC Lightweight World Championship – 12 Rondas

Dejan Zlaticanin – 134 Libras

Franklin Mamani – 133 ½ libras

REFEREE: CHARLIE FITCH; JUDGES: DON ACKERMAN (N.Y.), GLENN FELDMAN (Conn.), JOHN MCKAIE (N.Y.)

SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME – 7 p.m. Y/PT

 

Los pesos medios - 10 Rondas

Willie Monroe Jr.. - 160 Libras

John Thompson – 159 Libras

REFEREE: MARK NELSON; JUDGES: DON ACKERMAN (N.Y.), GLENN FELDMAN (Conn.), WYNN KINTZ (N.Y.)

 

Heavyweights – 10 Rondas

Andrey Fedosov – 225 ½ libras

Mario Heredia – 286 Libras

REFEREE: RICHARD PAKOZDI, JUDGES: WYNN KINTZ (N.Y.), JOHN MCKAIE (N.Y.), TOM SCHRECK (N.Y.)

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, promovido por Banner Promotions, Inc., tienen un precio de $85, $60, $45 y $35 y están a la venta. Los boletos se pueden comprar en persona en la taquilla de Turning Stone, llamando al 877.833.SHOW, o en línea en Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).

 

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John Thompson chimes in on his bout with Willie Monroe Jr. that takes on on June 11 on SHOWTIME EXTREME®

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Verona, Nueva York (Junio 10, 2016)–They were Boxcino champions, and in each of their last bouts,Willie Monroe Jr.. y John Thompson fought for world titles. Este sábado noche, Junio 11 they will meet in a very important bout at the Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Monroe and Thompson will fight in a middleweight bout scheduled for 10 rounds and will be televised live on SHOWTIME EXTREME® (7 p.m. Y/PT).
Both have been training hard for this important bout, for which the winner will most likely land a big opportunity or another shot at a world title.
Juan “Apolo Kidd” Thompson (17-2, 6 Nocáuts)–Newark, Nueva Jersey
“Everything is going great in camp. I am ready to get this party rolling,” dijo Thompson, who is coming off a 7th round stoppage defeat to Liam Smith in Manchester, England for the WBO Junior Middleweight world title. “En esa lucha, I learned some good and bad stuff. The only things that make you better is fighting better opposition. I know that after this win in June 11, I will be back in a big fight and I look forward to seeing everyone in Verona.”
En Sábado, Junio 11, Ruslan Provodnikov (25-4, 18 KOs), a former WBO Junior Welterweight World Champion, y el ex retador al título mundial John Molina Jr.. (28-6, 23 KOs), de West Covina, Calif., will face each other in the 12-round main event. En la pelea co-estelar, undefeated former 154-pound world champion and 2008 U.S. Olímpico Demetrius Andrade (22-0, 15 KOs), de la Providencia, RHODE ISLAND., se enfrentará a Willie Nelson (25-2-1, 15 KOs) de Cleveland, Ohio, in a 12-round WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator.
Opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader is a battle for the vacant WBC Lightweight World Championship between No. 1 clasificado Dejan Zlaticanin (17-0, 10 KOs), del país de Europa del sudeste de Montenegro, and WBC No.5-ranked Franklin Mamani (21-2-1, 12 KOs) of Bolivia. In the SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME® opener, de peso pesado Andrey Fedosov (28-3, 23 KOs) adquiere Mario Heredia(11-1, 9 KOs, 1-2 in WSB) in a 10-round heavyweight bout.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, promovido por Banner Promotions, Inc., tienen un precio de $85, $60, $45 y $35 y están a la venta. Los boletos se pueden comprar en persona en la taquilla de Turning Stone, llamando al 877.833.SHOW, o en línea en Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
Turning Stone Resort Casino is no stranger to hosting high caliber nationally televised boxing events. El año pasado, Turning Stone hosted the epic battle between Provodnikov and Matthysee, selected over arenas in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Miami. When Provodnikov returns to Turning Stone on June 11th, it will mark Turning Stone’s 18th nationally-televised boxing event, cementing the resort as a mecca for knockout fights. Situado en el norte de Nueva York, Turning Stone es un destino turístico galardonado, ofreciendo comodidades de clase mundial que incluyen cuatro hoteles, 21 restaurantes y opciones para cenar, dos spas de lujo, five beautiful golf courses, and several bars, salones de cócteles y lugares de vida nocturna.
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RUSLAN Provodnikov & JOHN MOLINA JR., Demetrius Andrade & WILLIE NELSON, DEJAN ZLATICANIN & FRANKLIN MAMANI FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
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VERONA, N.Y. (Junio 9, 2016) – The six fighters, including main eventers Ruslan “El Rocky siberiano” Provodnikov y Juan “El Gladiador” Molina, who will compete on de este sábado SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® triple en vivo en SHOWTIME (9 p.m. Y/6 p.m. PT), participated in the final press conference Jueves at Turning Stone Resort Casino here.

Russia’s Provodnikov (25-4, 18 KOs) and Molina (28-6, 23 KOs) de Covina, Calif., clash in an eagerly awaited matchup in the main event. Provodnikov, a former WBO Junior Welterweight World Champion, was involved in the Fight of the Year in 2013 with Tim Bradley; former world title challenger Molina was in the 2014 Fight of The Year with Lucas Matthysse.

A can’t-miss co-feature at Turning Stone Casino will match unbeaten former 154-pound world champion and 2008 U.S. Olímpico Demetrius Andrade (22-0, 15 KOs), de la Providencia, RHODE ISLAND., contra Willie Nelson (25-2-1, 15 KOs) de Cleveland, Ohio, in a 12-round WBC Super Welterweight Title Elimination bout. The telecast will begin with a 12-rounder for the vacant WBC lightweight world championship between undefeated No. 1 clasificado Dejan Zlaticanin(17-0, 10 KOs), del país de Europa del sudeste de Montenegro, y Franklin Mamani(21-2-1, 12 KOs) of Bolivia.

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, promovido por Banner Promotions, Inc., tienen un precio de $85, $60, $45 y $35 y están a la venta. Los boletos se pueden comprar en persona en la taquilla de Turning Stone, llamando al 877.833.SHOW, o en línea en Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).

También este sábado, from Turning Stone, former world title challengers Willie Monroe Jr.. (19-2, 6 KOs, de Rochester, N.Y. y John Thompson (17-2, 6 KOs), de Newark, N. J., clash in a 10-round middleweight bout in the main event on SHOWTIME EXTREME (7 p.m. Y/PT). En el primer partido de SHO EXTREME, de peso pesado Andrey Fedosov (28-3, 23 KOs), de Hollywood, Calif., cumple con México Mario Heredia (11-1, 9 KOs, 1-2 in WSB) in a 10-round heavyweight bout.

Below is what the fighters said Jueves:

RUSLAN Provodnikov

(En el campo de entrenamiento) …

“This camp went very well. Todo fue genial. Now I’m just waiting for Sábado.”

(His thoughts on Molina) …
“I have a lot of respect for Molina and his team. Él es un gran luchador. These are the types of opponents I like. Most of the fights I’ve had are fights like this, opponents like this. This actually motivates me. I don’t have a problem with getting into a fight like this. This is what I’m looking for. This is the type of fight I expect.”

(On his determination and will to win) …
“Words are not so much associated with explaining this because anybody can talk and anybody can say words. I think the fans or the people have to see how my fights have been and the way that I’ve fought those fights. For me to say right now that I’m going to ‘die in the ring’, they’re words right now. The fight will show, then the fans will have an understanding in their mind of was I just saying that or is that really the way it is. The actions show, not the words.”

(On how he sees the fight playing out) …
“It’s very hard to predict and I usually don’t make predictions. I never make predictions for my fights. Let’s just wait on Junio 11 and see.

(Final thoughts) …
“I want to take this moment to thank everybody that has to do with this fight. All the people that made this happen.”

JUAN MOLINA JR.

(Thoughts and reflections on Muhammad Ali) …

“The world lost a great human being, not only inside the ring but outside the ring. A champion is the best way to describe him. The greatest of all time. An innovator. Somebody that changes the world in and out. My heart goes out to his family.”

(On whether he’s the underdog or this is a 50-50 lucha?) …

“In the grand scheme of things, the boxer – experts if you will – I don’t know how many times they’ve been in the ring but for what they do in boxing, they seem to have him as the favorite but rightfully so. In a sense because of the personality and persona that he’s portrayed in past times. I don’t think too much about the hype. We’ve prepped for war en sábado noche. We would be doing ourselves a disservice if we didn’t prepare right for someone like Ruslan. He’s a hell of a fighter, a hell of a competitor and we were both in a Fight of the Year. What people don’t realize is we were both in Fight of the Year on the losing side and now we’re going to be in a Fight of the Year, but both of us going for the winning side. I think the fans are going to be pleasantly surprised. Estoy listo. The stage is set to showcase my capabilities Sábado noche.”

(On how you prepare for a fighter like Provodnikov) …
“Just like you prepare for a fighter like everybody I’ve faced. Whether it be someone like Matthysse. Whether it be other fighters, I don’t want to go into names because right now my undivided attention is on Ruslan Provodnikov but the preparation is like that of any other man. I hate comparing the guy’s style to other people because again, the whole disservice you’d be doing is to yourself. You can study their style and get used to their mannerisms and what they portray in the ring and you can prepare yourself. Con eso se dice, Junio 11 will be the first time I ever face Ruslan Provodnikov so what I do to prepare myself is work on my strong points and make sure those are up to par and make sure my energy is set and ready to fire on all cylinders Sábado night and I can tell you that they are set right.”

(On what fans should expect) …
“Fuegos artificiales. Como dije, every word that we use in the thesaurus is an understatement. Boxing is a ‘what have you done for me lately’ sport and Sábado night is no different. I believe in my heart of hearts the fans are going to get a treat with Ruslan Provodnikov coming forward, not wanting to take a backward step with myself coming forward not wanting to take a backward step. We’re both going to try and go in there and pose our will on each other and you’re not going to see a boring fight. It won’t be Dancing With The Stars, it’s going to be a fight.”

Demetrius Andrade

(On his opponent and his quality of opposition) …

“Tony Harrison is definitely not Demetrius Andrade. Sí, he’s probably a prospect and doing good things but everybody sounds good, everybody’s a prospect until you get in there with somebody that knows how to fight. They can try to bring the will out of you and that’s what Willie did is bring the will out of himself to beat somebody like Tony Harrison, but Tony Harrison’s definitely not me.

“Willie Nelson, yeah he’s tall, they say he’s strong but I’m all that too. My IQ is greater, smarter and this is my time. Esto es lo. This is something that either makes or breaks me. It’s a good challenge so the people get to see that, due to the layoff and everything. I came back to fight a guy like this and I came back to win the 154 división.

“I came here, chewing bubble gum and kicking ass. I ran out of bubble gum so come Junio 11, I will be kicking some ass. I am happy that SHOWTIME gave me this opportunity and put me back on the network, put me back on prime TV.

“There’s definitely going to be violence to open up the main event show with Provodnikov and John Molina, which is going to be a tremendous fight. Thanks for everybody coming out … and I am the greatest alive.”

(On the division and possible future opponents) …

“I think that I’m going to make history by beating two twins that hold title belts and it’s going to be a legendary thing for me. Así, I’m tuned in, I’m ready and I’m focused. This is my division, it’s my war.”

(On what he sees playing out on fight night) …

“I’m just going in and do my thing, ya sabes, I’m the type of person with character. I’ve been in the ring for many years through the amateur program and fought 300-400 veces, against everybody in the whole world. Así, there’s not nothing I haven’t seen or fought. A tall guy like Willie Nelson with no legs or upper body, I’m going to push him to the limit. That’s pretty much the plan. I’m going in and its knockout season for me.”

WILLIE NELSON

(On fans not expecting him to win) …

“It’s what happens all the time. Siempre soy el más débil. It’s OK and I try not to worry about it much.

“I’m not one to predict the fights; about what can and can’t happen, but it’s going to be an interesting fight. We know each other’s background and we have sparred before at the U.S. Training Camp.”

(On Muhammad Ali)…

“It hasn’t really affected my mindset in terms of this fight. With the passing of Muhammad Ali it’s very sad for boxing, and for the world. Because he wasn’t only a great fighter but also a great icon, a great man and a great leader.”

DEJAN ZLATICANIN

(On what fighting for a world title means to him) …

“I’ve prepared for this hard fight for a long time because they changed opponents and it’s hard to be prepared for that. But I have waited for this opportunity for a long time. This is the most important fight of my life, and I am going to win this fight.”

(Su predicción) …

“I don’t like to talk too much. I will talk in the ring and I promise I will knock out Franklin Mamani.”

FRANKLIN MAMANI

(On this opportunity)…
“This is the chance of a lifetime, I feel like I have the winning lotto ticket and I just need to cash it in Sábado noche. I come for a boxing family of 9 hermanos, I have been in boxing since I was 12 years old and I always dreamed of fighting for a world title in the United States. My country (Bolivia) and my family will be watching and I will not disappoint them.”

(En su oponente)…
Zlaticanin is an aggressive, strong and talented fighter. It will be an honor to trade leather with him inside the ring and be able to win the WBC lightweight championship of the world against the number one contender in my division.”