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RAHMAN JR. READY TO BEGIN HIS OWN HEAVYWEIGHT LEGACY AT SKYLANDS ECC ON THURSDAY, MARTO 23

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Having grown up the son of a former undisputed and two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Hasim Rahman Jr., doesn’t mind that the world will be watching from the beginning of his professional boxing career.
“This isn’t new,” explained Rahman. “I’m so used to being who I am and having eyes on me that it would be awkward to not have them. It hasn’t mattered who I was my whole life, or what I did. The world was watching because of who my father is.”
Rahman Jr., kies patro, Hasim “La Roko” Rahman famously knocked out Lennox Lewis in April 2001 to win the WBC and IBF Heavyweight Championships, will make his professional debut against Kansas City’s Brian Imes (1-4, 1 KO) Sur #?A?do, Marto 23, 2017, at Greg Cohen Promotions’ SUPER BRAWL® III, boxing event at the Skylands Event & Conference Center (ECC) in Randolph, #Nov-?erzejo.
Presented in association with Rising Promotions and GH3 Promotions (sponsored by David Schuster’s Winner Take All Productions), SUPER BRAWL® III will also feature the Bronx, New York’s Halili brothers: power-punching super-welterweight action hero Skender Halili (13-1, 13 KOs) taking on Ecuadorian veteran Eduardo “El Cheíto” Flores (25-25-3, 15 KOs) in the eight-round main event, and undefeated Enver Halili (8-0, 2 KOs) facing Nicaragua’s Ariel Vasquez (13-16-2, 9 KOs) in the six-round welterweight co-main.
Tickets for SUPER BRAWL? III are priced at Golden Ringside $150, Ringside $100 and General Admission $50 and can be purchased by calling the GCP office: 212.851.6425 #A? enreta #?e gcpboxing.com.
“My dad is like an advisor,” he continued. “My dad is the only person I know that truly has my best interests at heart. Anybody else I ever dealt with, it always came down to money at the end of the day. My dad never asks me for anything. I know he knows the game and I know that with him on my team, the sky is the limit.”
25-year-old Rahman is getting a later-than-expected start at his highly-anticipated boxing career. Coming off his successful 100-fight run as an amateur, the buzz was all around the 6′ 3″ 250-Lb. fighter, but a fatal car accident in 2012 saw him serving a 2- to 5-year sentence with the Department of Corrections.
Recently released and now ready to go on with life, Rahman says the entire experience changed him for the good. “It was an eye-opener for me. Going through that really changed my career and how I felt as a person, and a son, a father, and a husband. It changed me. I am grateful god blessed me to be in this position today.”
Rahman says he doesn’t know much about first opponent Imes, but he and trainer Kenny Ellis are hard at work at Upton Boxing Center in Baltimore.
“Mi sentas grandan. I’m really anxious, but the nervousness hasn’t kicked in. It will around fight time. My team says it’s a good fight for me. Being off for two and a half years, I’m looking to get in some rounds.”
Despite the delayed start, Team Rahman has no plan on rushing things.
“I just want to stay busy as I can and learn as much as I can and fight for a world title when I’m ready. I’m not going to rush. There’s no rush. It’s not like I’m going to wait forever. I will fight for the title when I’m ready and I know if it put in the work, I’ll be ready in a about two years. That’s the goal for me. If it takes three or four years, it does. Whatever the case may be. I’ll keep racking up the knockouts until it happens.”
For Rahman, the decision to follow in his famous father’s footsteps was a rational one.
“I’ve always been taught to plan ahead. When I was in middle school, I was really into football. I played tight end, running back and wide receiver. I had dreams. But it dawned on me how many people have the same dream that I do. For instance, there are a million young African American men wanting to go to the NBA every year. 400,000 of them will play high school basketball. 4000 of those will play college. 35 will be drafted. Out of the that 35, nur 7 will start. That means there are a million people trying to get 7 laborpostenoj. And the average career in the NBA is four years. That’s a problem. People have to look at their odds. I did. Tiel, I said ‘know what? Instead of being in this giant pool of people trying to be the next Ray Lewis. I rarely run across someone who wants to be heavyweight champion of the world,’ so that’s what I decided to do. No father and son duo have ever become heavyweight champions. It’s never been done. For me to be in the position to cement our family name in heavyweight championship history is very motivating and I’m ready to take full advantage of it.”
Signing with Greg Cohen Promotions was an easy decision, according to Rahman, who has known the Jersey-based promoter for most of his life.

“I really want to thank Greg Cohen for the chance he’s given me,” Li diris. “I’ve known Greg since I was a kid and he has always believed in me. He has always supported me and kept in contact and followed me. He has a real genuine interest in me. Greg already knows he has the best new heavyweight in the world. I’m really dedicated to making him and my father and the City of Baltimore proud.”
SUPER BRAWL? III will be broadcast, tape-delayed, on Sportsnet New York (SNY). Sur batala nokto, pordoj malfermiĝas ĉe 6:00 Pm Kaj la agaj komencoj ĉe 7:00 Pm. The Skylands ECC is located at 792 Vojo 10 West in Randolph, NJ. Phone: 973.328.8600.
Twitter @Skylandsecc @gcpboxing
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POWER-PUNCHING ACTION HERO SKENDER HALILI TO HEADLINE AT SKYLANDS ECC IN RANDOLPH, NEW JERSEY, ON THURSDAY, MARTO 23

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Greg Cohen Promotions Proudly Presents
SUPER BRAWL® III also featuring Undefeated Enver Halili and the
Professional Debut of Hasim Rahman Jr.
Sur #?A?do, Marto 23, 2017, Greg Cohen Promotions will proudly present SUPER BRAWL? III, a night of world-class professional boxing at the Skylands Event & Conference Center (ECC) in Randolph, #Nov-?erzejo.
Presented in association with David Schuster’s Winner Take All Productions, Rising Promotions and GH3 Promotions, SUPER BRAWL? III will feature power-punching super-welterweight action hero Skender Halili (13-1, 13 KOs) of The Bronx, Nov-Jorko, taking on the Dominican Republic’s tough veteran Jonathan Batista (16-10, 9 KOs) in the eight-round main event.
Tickets for SUPER BRAWL? III are priced at Golden Ringside $150, Ringside $100 and General Admission $50 and can be purchased by calling the GCP office: 212.851.6425 #A? enreta #?e gcpboxing.com

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“Trejnanta estas iranta grandan,” said Halili. “I’m feeling sharp. I’ve haven’t taken any breaks since my last fight. After every fight, I take two days off and I’m back in the gym.”
Halili, who recently won THE RING Magazine’s “Round of the Year 2016” for the second round of his super welterweight war against Jason Thompson last Majo 27, says he’s ready for his first career main event, against Batista.
“It feels good to be fighting in the main event. I’m prepared to go in and take care of business. I’ve got a full house coming, including my Albanian fans. There should be a couple hundred of them there. They yell and scream and go crazy at my fights. I love it.”
With every fight, 26-year-old Halili is building a reputation as one of boxing’s most exciting new fighters, a reputation he says he doesn’t chase deliberately. “It’s just natural,” li klarigis. “You can’t try to be an exciting fighter. That’s not it. I’m a power puncher and if I feel like I’m losing, I go off and do something crazy and things seem to fall into place; like they were meant to happen.”
Halili says he’s aware that Batista has a reputation of his own.
“I know he’s a very dirty fighter. Every fight I watch of him, he’s low blowing somebody four or five times a fight. But boxing is a rough sport and I can learn a lot from him before I get him out of there. I’m prepared to go the distance, but I think I can knock him out. I just have to stay focused and not let him get in my head. If he hits me low I can’t lose my focus. That’s what he wants.”
After about 30 amateur fights with mixed success, Halili says he decided to listen to the people telling him his style was more for the pros… a decision he’s now glad he made.
“Soon as I turned pro, I started doing better. People were telling me I’d make a great pro because I set up my opponents. Unue, I turned pro just to give it a try But then when I started doing good, my confidence skyrocketed and I began to believe I can really do this.”
Also featured at SUPER BRAWL? III will be Halili’s promising brother, super welterweight Enver Halili (8-0, 2 KOs), in a six-round appearance, as well as the long-awaited professional debut of Hasim Rahman Jr., son of former undisputed and two-time Heavyweight World Champion Hasim Rahman Sr., in a four-round heavyweight bout.
On the exciting undercard will be Baltimore welterweight Malik Hawkins (10-0, 7 KOs) and Baltimore super featherweight Glenn Dezurn (8-0, 6 KOs) in separate bouts. All un-named opponents are TBA.
SUPER BRAWL? III will be broadcast, tape-delayed, on Sportsnet New York (SNY). Sur batala nokto, pordoj malfermiĝas ĉe 6:00 Pm Kaj la agaj komencoj ĉe 7:00 Pm. The Skylands ECC is located at 792 Vojo 10 West in Randolph, NJ. Phone: 973.328.8600.
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Malik SCOTT englutis Tony Thompson EN Heavyweight batalo sur PREMIER Boksado ĈAMPIONOJ: La venontan serion SUR Bounce TV EL LA Ejo at UCF en Orlando

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POWER-PUNCHING SERGEY LIPINETS DECISIONS PREVIOUSLY
Unbeaten LYDELL Rhodes
SAMUEL FIGUEROA DEFEATS JAVONTAE STARKS IN
BATALO DE unbeaten perspektivoj
Floyd Mayweather-antaŭenigita Novstelulo GERVONTA DAVIS haltoj estinta mondĉampiono CRISTOBAL CRUZ
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ORLANDO (Oktobro 31, 2015) – Malik “King” Scott (38-2-1, 13 KOs) gajnis Heavyweight alfronto kun Tony “La Tigro” Thompson (40-6, 27 KOs) Sur Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono: La venonta rondo Sur Bounce TV Vendredo nokto de La Ejo ĉe UCF en Orlando.
Scott kontrolis plimulton de la ago thoughout la 10-ronda batalo uzanta sian superan movado por kontroli la rapidecon de la batalo. Kiel li havas dum lia kariero, Thompson rifuzis cedi kaj gajnis grandan knokaŭto kun bruas dekstra mano en rondaj naŭ.
La lukto finus irante la distancon, kun ĉiuj tri juĝistoj donante la atako al Scott de partituroj de 98-91, 96-93 Kaj 95-94.
La ago daŭris kun la povo-pugnanta Sergey Lipinets (8-0, 6 KOs) prenante malsupren antaŭe unbeaten Lydell Rodas (23-1-1, 11 KOs) En 10-ronda alfronto de nesuperita súper lightweights.
Lipinets sercxis la atleta-Rodas frue sur kaj eluzis lin antaŭe dominanta kaj preskaŭ-haltante lin en la posta ĉirkaŭvojoj. Lipinets alteriĝis 79 potenco stampiloj el 122 surteriĝis kaj lia 79 potenco stampiloj kongruis Rodas 79 entute stampiloj alteriĝis. La fina juĝistoj tarjas estis 96-93 Kaj 98-91 Dufoje, ĉiuj en favoro de LIpinets.
La malfermanta televisado bout prezentita paro de nevenkitaj perspektivoj kaj vidis Samuel “El Macho” Figueroa (10-0, 4 KOs) gajni unuaniman decidon super Javontae Starks (13-1, 7 KOs) en ok-ronda veltero batalo.
Figueroa povis trarompi la defendojn de la multe pli altaj Starks kaj uzi liajn mallerta maldekstramana stilo partituro kun granda dekstra manoj. “El Macho” el-alteriĝis Starks de tuta de 132-113 kaj rekompencis la juĝistoj kun partituroj de 78-74 Kaj 77-75 dufoje en lia favoro.
Pliaj subkarto ago vidis leviĝanta súper malpeza stelo en Gervonta “Tanko” Davis (13-0, 12 KOs), kun iniciatinton Floyd “Mono” Mayweather rigardante ringside, halti iama mondĉampiono Cristobal Cruz (40-19-4, 24 KOs) En la tria rondo.
Davis sendis Kruco al la tolo en raŭndo unu kun rekta maldekstra-dekstra hoko combo kaj sekvis ke supren kun uppercut kiu metis Kruco malsupren denove reprenis la arbitraciisto ĉesigi la batalon 1:31 en rondaj tri.
Jen kion la batalantoj devis diri Vendredo:
Malik SCOTT
“Mia lerteco aro estis bona, sed ĉi tiu estas unu el tiuj bendoj Mi malamas rigardi kiam mi akiras hejme. Tony eliris kun multan. Mi estis farante lin mankas kaj ne igante lin pagi. Sed ni ne forgesu mi ne batalis dum tuta jaro. Mi devas akiri pli aktivaj, do post tiu lukto, Ni vidos kion estas sekvanta. Mi neniam kontentas pri mia agadoj, sed jen kion tenas min irante.
“Mi estis vundita en la naŭa, sendube. Sed mi estas en granda formo kaj mi ne maltrankviliĝis pri ĝi. Mi alvenis tra ĝi kaj oni sciu li devus fari ĝin denove por gajni tiun batalon.
“Tony kruroj estas tre malrapida, do mi simple perdi lin per la piedoj la tutan nokton.”
Tony Thompson
“Li estis nur tro rapida. Se mi estus pli juna mi estis kaptinta lin. A prima Tony estus piedbatis sian azenon, sed mi certas 44 La dauxro estas komencantaj amasiĝas.
“Malik faris grandan laboron de restanta for ĝis mi povis kapti lin per unu bona pafo. Li nur Pitty-karesis sian vojon al venko.
“Mi taksas mian agadon D maksimume. Mi estis la agresanto sed mi ne ekstermos lin sufiĉe bona ĝis malfrue en la lukto. Mia trejnisto konservis rakontanta mi iros dekstren sed ial ajn mi nur komencis iri dekstren malfrue en la lukto. Tio estis kiam mi kaptis ĝin.
“Ĝi estis elstara elfaro de Malik. Li faris kion li supozis fari al pli malnova batalanto.”
Sergey LIPINETS
“Li kuris tro multe. Li ne volas batali. Estas tre malfacile batali iu kiu ne vere volas batali.
“Mi lin vundis en la oka, naŭa kaj deka ĉirkaŭvojoj. Definitive. Mi estis doloranta lin kun ĉiu stampilon, sed li tenis tiel ne estis facile fini gxin. Plus li prenas bonan stampilon.
“Mi lernis meti pli kombinaĵoj kune. Mi venis, por batali, ne kuras.
“Li opinias ke li gajnis la batalon? Li estas la sola en la tuta areno. Mi venkis ĉiun ronda. Ili donis al li kelkajn ĉirkaŭvojojn. Li devus esti feliĉa pri tio.”
LYDELL Rhodes
“La jugxo estas kio eliris malbone. Mi gajnis ĉi batalo. Mi sentis mi kontrolis plimulton de la lukto ĝis la lasta paro preterpasas.
“Li venis sur fortan en la posta ĉirkaŭvojoj. Li kaptis min en la sepa, oka kaj naŭa ĉirkaŭvojoj, sed mi kontrolis la unuaj ses.
“Li ne estis la forta. Li havis bonan premo, sed mi neniam estis vundita en la lukto.
“Mi scias mi gajnis tiun lukton.”
SAMUEL FIGUEROA
“Mi laboris malmola entrenamiento por ĉi lukton. La alfronto en tendaro estis elstara. Mi estis en granda kondiĉo por tiu lukto.
“Mi sciis Javontae estis granda batalanto, sed mi estis preta por li. Li batis min multe sed mi estis en tro bona misforma esti vundita.
“Mi tiom dankema por tiu ŝanco. Mi dankos. Prichard Colon ĉi estis por vi.”
JAVONTAE Starks
“Estis mia kulpo por lasi ĝin al la juĝistoj. Mi sentas kiel mi povus fari multe pli.
“Unuanima decido estas iom malfacile preni. Mi donis multajn ĉirkaŭvojojn for. Mi bezonas esti pli okupata venontfoje. Estis lernanta sperton.
“Ĝi prenas karaktero veni reen de perdo kaj mi revenos pli bona kiu neniam.”
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Mi faris bone. Mi bezonas labori en iuj aferoj. Mi aŭskultis al mia angulo kaj al Floyd, Mi estas dankema por ĉiuj kiuj got mi preparis.
“Ni ricevos rekte reen en la ringon kaj daŭrigi akiri pli bonan.”
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
“Gervonta estas juna infano de Baltimoro kiu devenas malglata fono kiel mi mem. Li laboras malmola kaj estas dediĉita al la sporto de boksado.
“Mayweather Promotions volas preni lin al la sekva nivelo. La fina celo estas vidi lin rompi ĉiujn miaj diskoj.”
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Unbeaten GERVONTA DAVIS & Undefeated LOKA PROSPECT MIGUEL CRUZ ENTER la ringo en apartaj subkarto atakojn vendrede, OKTOBRO 30 Ĉe la ejo at UCF en Orlando

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Elstarigita per pezaj pezoj Tony Thompson & Malik Scott
9 P.M. ET
ORLANDO, FL (Oktobro 27, 2015) – Rising nesuperita malpeza Gervonta “Tanko” Davis (12-0, 11 KOs) kaj nevenkita perspektivo Mikaelo Kruco (10-0, 9 KOs), el apudaj Lake Mary, Fla. estas prezentita en apartajn vicojn kiel parto de subkarto agado sur Vendredo, Oktobro 30 ĉe La Ejo ĉe UCF, lokita malantaŭ la CFE Arena en Orlando, Fla.
La Oktobro 30 evento estas elstarigita per pezaj pezoj Tony “La Tigro” Thompson (40-5, 27 KOs) Kaj Malik “King” Scott (37-2-1, 13 KOs) Sur Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono– La venonta rondo Sur Bounce TV kaj streaming en BounceTV.com. Heavyweight mondĉampiono Deontay “La Bronza Bombisto” Pli #sova?a servos kiel gasto analizisto por la spektaklo sur Resalto TV.
Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 9 P.M. ET and features undefeated super lightweights Lydell Rodas (23-0-1, 11 KOs) Kaj Sergey Lipinets (7-0, 6 KOs) En 10-ronda vico, plus nevenkitaj perspektivoj Javontae Starks (13-0, 7 KOs) Kaj Samuel “El Macho” Figueroa (9-0, 4 KOs) en ok preterpasas de veltero ago.
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Davis alfrontas iama mondĉampiono Cristobal Cruz (40-18-4, 24 KOs) en ok-ronda malpeza batalo kaj Kruco alfrontos Jonathan Batista (14-7, 7 KOs) en ok-ronda veltero amafero.
Ankaŭ prezentita sur la subkarto estas James McGirt Jr.. (24-3, 13 KOs), filo de la estinta mondĉampiono “Amiko” McGirt, kiel li prenas sur Demetrio Walker (8-10-2, 4 KOs) en ses-ronda súper mezopezo konkurso.
La forte frapanta ago daŭrigas kun 22-jaraĝa Gary Antonio Russell (4-0, 3 KOs), frato de lanugpeza mondĉampiono Gary Russell, en ses-ronda Bantamweight altiro kontraŭ Gabriel Braxton (2-11, 1 KO) el Ruĝa Kverko, Kartvelio kaj Borderante LaMercia Figueroa (1-0, 1 KO) en kvar-ronda cruiserweight konkurso kontraŭ BostonKevin Miller (0-1).
Tre-rigardita perspektivo kiu gajnis la 2012 Nacia ĉampioneco Gantoj, la 20-jaraĝa Davis jam registris tri venkojn en halto 2015. Plej #?us, la Baltimoro-denaska haltis Recky Dulay en la unua raŭndo en septembro. Li posedas decido venko super veterano germana Meraz kaj prenos sur iama mondĉampiono en Tijuana, Meksikio Kruco sur Oktobro 30.
Naskiĝis en Aguada, Porto-Riko kaj nun loĝas minutoj ekstere de Orlando, la 25-jaro-malnova Kruco estis membro de la Puerto Rico Nacia Teamo kiel amatoro. Li turnis profesian en 2012 kaj posedas kvar venkojn en 2015 kiam li finis luktoj kun Daniel Rodríguez, Eli Addison, Johano Rodríguez kaj Travis Hartman ene la distanco. Li prenos sur la 31-jaro-malnova Batista de Domingo.
Naskita en Brentwood, Novjorko ŝatas sian mondĉampiono patro, McGirt nun trejnas kaj loĝas en Vero Beach, Fla. La 32-jaro-malnova estis sukcesa frue en sia kariero kontraŭ batalantoj Ramond Joval, Jason Naugler kaj Patrick Perez sed paŝis for de la sporto sekvante perdon al tiam unbeaten Edwin Rodríguez en 2010. Li revenis en 2014 kaj deprenis Larry Smith kaj Rahman Yusubov kondukante supren al sia Oktobro 30 batalo kun la 30-jaraĝa Walker el Kansasurbo.
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Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN’s Santa Cruz vs. Mares Delivers Largest Boxing Audience on ESPN Since February 1998

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Highest-Rated and Most-Watched Boxing Telecast Ever on ESPN Deportes
ESPN Classic to Air Instant Classic Tonight
The third edition of ESPN’s Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN presented by Corona Extra (PBC sur ESPN) series-headlined by Leo Santa Cruz’s majority decision win over Abner Mares-on Saturday, Aug. 29, delivered the largest boxing audience on ESPN since February 1998 (02/22/98 Mark Johnson vs. Arthur Johnson).
The telecast was seen by an average of 1,217,000 viewers (P2+)-up 30 percent from the average of the previous two PBC telecasts on ESPN. The telecast peaked from 12:00-12:15Estas Kun 1,641,000 viewers (P2+) according to Nielsen.
ESPN’s Spanish-language telecast of the event on ESPN Deportes averaged a 1.3 Hispanic HH US Rtg and 355,000 Hispanic viewers-making it the highest-rated and most-watched boxing telecast to ever air on ESPN Deportes. The telecast peaked from 11:15-11:30 P.M. Kun 453,000 viewers.

ESPN Classic will reair the fight tonight at 7 P.M. ET as an Instant Classic. Krome, ESPN Deportes will re-air the entire card on Sabato, Septembro 5, #?E 7 P.M.
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LEO SANTA CRUZ WINS BATTLE OF LOS ANGELES OVER ABNER MARES IN MEMORABLE SHOWDOWN ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON ESPN FROM STAPLES CENTER

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Los Angeles, CA (#A?gusto 29, 2015) – In a battle of Southern California featherweights, Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz, (31-0-1, 17 KOs) Venkita Abner Mares, (29-2-1, 15 KOs) by majority decision in a fight reminiscent of Mexican wars between boxing legends Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales Sabate Nokto. Scores tallied 117-111 Dufoje kaj 114-114 in front of a raucous crowd of 13,109 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles for the Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono sur ESPN Ĉefa evento.
With savage uppercuts and brutal power shots from the opening bell, the combatants threw more than 2,000 punches combined with Santa Cruz connecting 35 percent of his total 1,050 punches and Mares connecting 23 procento de lia 980 total punches.
En la tria raŭndo, Mares was cut from an accidental head-butt, with blood sporadically continuing to pour throughout the fight. Santa Cruz took advantage of the distracted Mares in the fourth drilling him with body shots. During the fifth stanza a second accidental head-butt opened an additional cut on the forehead of Mares.
Mares fought his way back into the fight in the sixth and seventh rounds, but Santa Cruz caught a much needed second win starting in the eighth and swept the championship rounds. The fight’s brutal ebbs and flows culminated in a epic 12th round with Santa Cruz and Mares throwing non-stop power shots to close the fight.
Opening the Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN telecast Julio Ceja, (30-1, 27 KOs), of Tianepantia, Mexico won with a sensational fifth round stoppage of Hugo Ruiz, (35-2, 30 KOs) De Los Mochis, Meksiko. Ceja suffered a third round knockdown but came back to floor Ruiz in round five and earned the victory after swarming the staggered Ruiz. Time of the stoppage was 2:34.
Undefeated lightweight prospect Alejandro Luna, (19-0, 14KOs), of Bellflower, Kalifornio, dominated and stopped veteran Sergio Lopez, (18-9-1,12 KOs) en la kvara raŭndo. A barrage of punches resulted in the onslaught being stopped at the
:34 Marko.

To the roar of the huge crowd at STAPLES Center, Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo, 24-5 (19KO’s), of Mexicali, Meksiko, battered Hector Munoz, (22-16-1 (14KO’s) over five rounds of their scheduled ten round clash. With power punches from all angles, Angulo bloodied Munoz and dropped him in the fifth. Following that stanza, Munoz did not come out for round six with Angulo being awarded the well-deserved victory.

Local fan favorite Jessie Roman (20-2, 9 KOs) continued to impress with a dominant eight round unanimous decision over Huntington Beach, Kalifornia Hector Serrano, 17-5 (5KO’s). Dropping Serrano in the seventh, Roman went on to win a unanimous decision by scores of 79-72 sur ĉiuj tri poentokartoj.
Fighting out of Buenos Aires, Argentino, Brian Castano, 13-0 (9KO’s) was awarded a victory by disqualification over Jonathan Batista, 14-7, (7KO’s) #?E la 1:15 mark of the fifth round. After being dropped in the second round, Batista continuously resorted to low blows over the balance of the bout. Points were deducted from Batista three times over the third and fourth rounds before another low blow in the fifth resulted in the stoppage.
Middleweight prospect Alan Castano de Bonaero, Argentina making his U.S. debut improved to 9-0, (6KO’s) with a fourth round knockout of the valiant Thomas Howard, 8-5 (4KO’s) of Trenton, #Mi?igano. Although not knocked down, Howard absorbed the full array of punches from Castano prior to the bout being stopped at the 2:11 mark of the fourth stanza.
Welterweights were featured in a six round bout as welterweight Anthony Flores, (9-0, 5 KOs), De Los Angeles, California won a majority decision over Curtis Morton, (3-5-3) De Harlem, NY. The battle featuring excellent two-way action throughout was scored 58-56 twice for Flores and 57-57.
In a scheduled ten round super middleweight bout, Konkuranto Paul Mendez, (20-2-2, 10 KOs) dropped Andrik Saralegui (19-3, 15 KOs), De Los Mochis, New Mexcio, twice in the second round. The Delano, California native earned the stoppage, as Saralegui did not answer the bell for round three.
Bantamweights were featured in the second bout as Isaiah Najera (1-1), of Yakima, Washington upset the pro debuting Antonio Santa Cruz (0-1), De Los Angeles, California via majority decision. Poentaroj estis 39-37 twice for Najera and 38-38. Antonio is the younger cousin of headliner Leo Santa Cruz.
In theopening bout of the afternoon, a four round lightweight clash, Jose Gomez De Los Angeles, CA improved to 3-0 with a spirited unanimous decision over ManualRubalcava (2-14), of Nuevo Laredo, Meksiko. Poentaroj estis 40-36 on all scorecards.
Jen kion la batalantoj devis diri:

Leo Santa Cruz:
“I was surprised Abner came out so strong. He came right at me but we figured him out and we got the win.
“I stayed outside with the jab. We were able to take control.
“My dad told me that we could beat him by boxing. We want to be aggressive but #?I-noktewe had to box him too and that’s how we got it done.
“If he wants the rematch I’ll give him the rematch. I want to fight the best. I want the big fights.
“I’m very happy. Tio ĉi estas revo venita veran. I’m happy and excited and thankful to all of my fans who supported me.”
Abner Mares:
“?i estis proksima batalo, but I thought I won the fight. I thought I pulled it off.
“My plan was to box him, but I started out really fast. I felt good but my corner told me to box more, so I did that. Ĝi estis bona batalo.
“Leo is good. Li estas granda batalanto. I knew it was going to be a tough fight.
“I’m more than willing to have a rematch. ?i estis proksima batalo. I knew he had never faced a fighter like me and he proved today he’s a great fighter.
“The fans were the winners #?I-nokte. It was a great fight for the fans. I think I deserve a rematch and I think the fans deserve another show.
“It was my mistake. I started really good, but along the way I changed my plan for some weird reason and I don’t know why I did it.”
Julio Ceja:
“I was well prepared, but I was surprised I got dropped. I felt mentally and physically good after that and I knew I was going to come back.
“At first it was difficult because Ruiz was moving too much, however I knew I was going to win.
“I hope Leo Santa Cruz goes back up to super bantamweight so I can fight him next.”
Alfredo Angulo:
“Mi sentas vere bonan. I worked and used my jab. I’ve never used my jab too much and #?I-nokte I tried to use it more and more and more.”
“When I fought in June, it had been a long time since I fought and I was fighting in a new weight class. Esti honesta, I was nervous and today I was more comfortable.”
“I could tell the the fans were behind me #?I-nokte and they motivate me to work even harder in each fight.”
Sankta Kruco vs. ĉevalinoj, a 12-round featherweight bout on Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono Sur ESPN Sabate, #A?gusto 29 aired live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and was promoted by TGB Promotions.
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Leo Santa Cruz & Abner Mares Face-Off Before
PBC on ESPN Showdown Sabato Night at STAPLES Center
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LOS ANGELES (#A?gusto 27, 2015) – With just days to go until their Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono (PBC) Sur ESPN showdown, Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz (30-0-1, 17 KOs)Kaj Abner Mares (29-1-1, 15 KOs)faced-off at the final press conference at Club Nokia in Los Angeles Thursday before they enter the ring at STAPLES Center on Saturday, #A?gusto 29.
Batalantoj partoprenanta Sabate night’s undercard were also in attendance at Thursday’s press conference including exciting Mexican brawlers Hugo Ruiz (35-2, 31 KOs) KajJulio Cesar Ceja (29-1, 26 KOs) who meet in a super bantamweight world title bout that opens the PBC sur ESPN telecast at 10 P.M. ET/7 P.M. PT. Joining them was undefeated Southern California prospect Alejandro Luna (18-0, 13 KOs) who also competes in undercard action, which begins in the arena at 2:05 P.M. PT Sabato.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“This is my dream since I was small. I wanted to be the main event and I worked hard for it. I never gave up. I’m so excited to be here in my hometown seeing my hard work paying off.
“Mi bone preparita. This is the hardest fight of my career but that’s why I train hard. These are the fights I want because these are the fights the fans want.
“We’re going to go out with the intention of knocking him out. If we can’t, we’re still going to make a great fight for the fans and find a way to get the victory.
“I need this win for my legacy and to get to that next level. I’m here to fight the best.
“Every fighter has a weakness. When we get inside the ring we’re going to find it. We have a great game plan and it’s going to show Sabate.
“I’m very motivated by keeping my 0 intact. I want to show the world that I deserve to fight the best. If I beat Abner, I can get to that next level. I’m very motivated to go out there and get the win.
“I think the crowd will be 50-50. We’re both from here so it’s going to be crazy. At the end of the fight it’s going to be rowdy. We’re excited that they’re showing love and we’ll give them a great fight.
“Mi ne povas atendi Sabato night to give everybody a great show. You don’t want to miss it.”
ABNERa MARES
“I think I’ve done enough talking. I’ve talked about how I’m going to beat him and I know I’m going to get it done.
“It’s here. I’m ready to put it to work. I’m going to do what I know how to do, which is fight and give it my all.
“I’m blessed to be here. I’m excited to be fighting at STAPLES Center. It shows all the hard work I’ve put in.
“I’m not worried about the crowd and who they’re rooting for. I’m there to make everybody a believer. It’s going to be an amazing atmosphere and I can’t wait.
“I’ve definitely faced tougher opponents than he has. I’ve been in against legitimate champions. I’m taking him to deep waters.
“My loss is completely forgotten. In life you have obstacles, especially in this sport. I’m over it. Mi revenis. This is where I want to be. When I fight guys the level of Leo Santa Cruz it brings the best out of me.
“It’s time. It’s time to give everybody a “Batalo de la Jaro”. There’s no doubt. I’m going to go in there and have fun.”
HUGO RUIZ
“I’ve worked very hard and conditioned myself to be my very best. This is what I’ve dreamed about since my pro debut. I made my debut eight years ago and this has always been on my list of goals and now I have that opportunity.
“My opponent is a great fighter. I’m a great fighter. This is everything that I covet. I want to thank Los Angeles for supporting these fighters.
“It gives me butterflies to think about the big stage on Saturday, but it is really an honor. I’m in spectacular condition to put on a great performance on Saturday.
“What Ceja and I will do on Saturday is put on a spectacular performance. I promise an amazing fight. The ring will be hot and ready for the main event.”
JULIO CESAR CEJA
“I’ve trained very hard and I’m very focused. My conditioning is fantastic. Being on this card means a lot because of two great Mexican warriors that are headlining.
“This is huge for three reasons: because it’s a world title, because I want to be victorious and because I am making my U.S. Debuto. This is all very important to me.
“The loss I suffered is in my past. I tossed it away and put it in the rear view mirror. My focus is strictly on this opportunity. I’m not going to have any excuses. I think I’m more motivated mentally, physically and spiritually than I was for my last world title challenge.
“I am glad that Hugo Ruiz is prepared because I am ready to put on a great performance Saturday. It will live up to the magnitude of this great event.
“It’s been an extensive training camp in Mexico and I’m focused and dedicated to showcasing my talents on Saturday.
“I can guarantee on Saturday the fans will get a great fight and a night of action.”
ALEJANDRO LUNA
“I’m really excited and grateful to be on this undercard. Mares and Santa Cruz are guys that I admire and look up to in this sport.
“It’s a little weird because I grew up in a cowboy family, but something about boxing captivated me as a kid. I went to the gym even though my dad didn’t want me to. I proved everyone wrong.
“I fought over a hundred amateur fights and now I’m here in this great position. My opponent is coming to fight. I’ve prepared myself one hundred percent. We’re here to give fireworks and you should expect fireworks.”
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Leo Santa Cruz & Abner Mares Headline PBC on ESPN Live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
10 P.M. ET/7 P.M. PT
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LOS ANGELES (#A?gusto 26, 2015) – Boxing fans and media members gathered at Placita Olvera in Los Angeles Merkredo as fight week kicked-off for Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono Sur ESPN headlined by Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz (30-0-1, 17 KOs) Prenanta sur Abner Mares (29-1-1, 15 KOs) Sur Sabato, #A?gusto 29 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 10 P.M. ET/7 P.M. PT with a super bantamweight world title fight between Hugo Ruiz (35-2, 31 KOs)Kaj Julio Cesar Ceja (29-1, 26 KOs).Mexican brawler and Southern California favorite Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo (23-5, 19 KOs)worked out for the fans that came out to Placita Olvera before he takes on Hector Munoz (23-15, 15 KOs) Sabato Nokto.
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Jen kion la batalantoj devis diri Merkredo:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“We both have a lot to prove. Neither of us wants to lose. I know he’s really hungry to get the victory. I don’t want my first defeat so I’m going to go out there and put a show on.
“I have to pressure him and stay on top of him. I have to do what I always do. If that doesn’t work, we have different plans. We know the way to victory.
“This is a huge fight for Los Angeles. Everyone in the city has wanted us to fight and now they’re going to get it.
“We’re excited and happy to give the fans a great fight. At the end, the best man will win.
“You’re going to see a lot of action. I train hard to bring action. That’s what I do. We’re going to break him down little by little.
“No one wants to lose. We’re going to leave everything in the ring. When two Mexicans fight each other it’s always bloody. We both have everything to lose.
“Fight by fight I’ve been learning and picking up new things. I am definitely a brawler but I can box too. I want to finish my opponent once I get in there.”
ABNERa MARES
“It feels good to be fighting in my hometown. It’s been so long since I’ve been able to fight here in Los Angeles. Headlining at STAPLES Center means the world to me and my fans. Mi ne povas atendi #A?gusto 29.
“I’m going up against a young, Undefeated, talented and strong Leo Santa Cruz. He’s never tasted defeat. All of that motivates me to go in there and be the first one to take him down.
“I’m past my loss and I’m looking toward a fourth world title and making history in this sport.
“Being in Los Angeles means so much to me personally. I work so hard for these opportunities. But it’s for everybody, mia familio, my fans and everyone. I work hard in the gym every day for them.
“My experience is going to be the difference in this fight. I’ve faced tougher opponents and been a three-time champion. Every time that I fight someone at this level, it brings the best out of Abner Mares.
“Everything I overcame has brought me here and made me the person that I am. I’m more determined now than I’ve ever been.
“I have to win. My gameplan is to get the win. I am in there to destroy. I know what I have to do.
“Anything is possible. He has a lot of talents but I’m going to take what comes my way and put in a great performance.”
HUGO RUIZ
“Winning this fight means everything. I am prepared for a great performance.
“I’m very happy and very motivated for this fight. I’m ready for Sabato Nokto.
“Ceja is a great fighter but we prepared one hundred percent to win this. It’s going to be the best of Mexican boxing.”
JULIO CESAR CEJA
“This is a big opportunity for me and I am coming to knock Ruiz out. That is the plan.
“I want to be world champion. It is right in front of me. My time is here and I know I have the skills to get there.
“This is going to be a great fight for the fans. We are going to exchange and show our heart and the best man is going to win.”
ALFREDO ANGULO
“I’m honored to be part of a card of this magnitude. After my last victory I took one week off and got right back in the gym.
“Sankta Kruco vs. Mares is great because I know that when two Mexicans get in the ring, they leave their heart and soul in there. I’m excited to put on a show for the fans in the arena Sabato and be part of a historic night.”
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TOP MEDIA MEMBERS, FIGHTERS AND TRAINERS AT ODDS OVER WHO WINS LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. ABNER MARES PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON ESPN SHOWDOWN

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Live From STAPLES Center Sabato, #A?gusto 29
10 P.M. ET/7 P.M. PT
LOS ANGELES (#A?gusto 24, 2015) – With fight week officially underway, top media members, fighters and trainers offered up their fight night predictions for the highly anticipated featherweight match-up between Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz Kaj Abner Mares Headlining Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono (PBC) Sur ESPN Sabato, #A?gusto 29 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
The long-awaited battle is considered to be one of the most evenly matched fights in the sport and fans can look forward to the best that boxing has to offer on basic cable as Premier Boxing Champions returns to ESPN for its third installment on the network.
Fitting in with the prevailing notion that this bout is a true 50-50 Batalo, the prognosticators were almost evenly split on their fight night predictions, with Santa Cruz slightly edging out Mares by a count of just 19 Al 18 with two undecided.
The predictions were razor thin in every regard as current and former fighters favored Mares by a count of seven to five while trainers favored Santa Cruz by a margin of five to two with journalists split evenly having nine select each man.
Overall more experts believed Santa Cruz would win by knockout with a five to three advantage while Mares was picked more times to win by decision with a narrow 15 Al 14 edge.
Here’s an explanation from each of the experts on how they see the action playing out #A?gusto 29:
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Mexican Legend: Abner Mares W 12 – It’s a good fight that will end in a very close decision. If Abner Mares has the proper strategy, then he can make it. But Mares has to be in good condition, Fizike, Kaj, Mense. If he is not, then Leo Santa Cruz can win.
Juan Manuel Marquez, Mexican great and four-division champion: Abner Mares UD 12 Leo Santa Cruz – I think Abner Mares will win because he is a more technical fighter and more experienced.

Leo Santa Cruz has the virtue of throwing good combinations, but has the defect sometimes in that he is very mechanical. Abner’s virtue is very technical and he also throws good combinations. His defect is he cannot stand many punches.

Teddy Atlaso, ESPN: Leo Santa Cruz UD 12 Abner Mares – This stands to be the most substantial fight that Leo Santa Cruz has had. He’s had a terrific career so far, but this is the most significant step up in class of competition he will have faced.

There’s not doubt in my mind that Abner Mares has fought the much better competition throughout his career and he’s a better puncher and a slightly bigger guy. But I’m going to say that Santa Cruz wins a decision.

The way that Mares beats Santa Cruz is to have to hurt him, which is possible. But I also qualify it by saying that has to happen within the first five or six rounds, slow him down and take him out of that rhythm before Santa Cruz has gathered to much momentum and put rounds under his belt.

Santa Cruz comes forward and dominates you with truckloads of punches and eventually wears you down by keeping you so busy defensively that he has the upper hand. Fine de la tago, I have to hang my hat on Santa Cruz to win a decision. Santa Cruz understands that this is the biggest fight of his career and he hasn’t learned how to lose, ankoraŭ.

Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press: Abner Mares W 12 Leo Santa Cruz: I’m looking for Abner Mares to show flashes of greatness once again in a fight that really is a crossroads bout for both men.

This should be about as entertaining as it gets among the little guys, and will be a close competitive fight. I like Mares by decision in a tough scrap, handing Leo Santa Cruz his first loss.

Peter Quillin, Eksa monda #?ampiono, fights Michael Zerafa Sept. 12 Sur NBC: Leo Santa Cruz SD 12 Abner Mares – I honestly like them both. I like Leo Santa Cruz because he’s relentless with pressure and lots of punching. Mares is very strong and a good boxer. I think Santa Cruz wins by a split-decision in a really good fight
Paulie Malignaggi, former two-time champion: Abner Mares UD 12 Leo Santa Cruz- In a good fight, I’m picking Abner Mares. He seems a bit more versatile than Leo Santa Cruz and has been in with better opposition. That experience can help a lot when your opponent doesn’t have it.
Ronnie #?ildo, trainer of Erislandy Lara: Leo Santa Cruz UD 12 Abner Mares – It’s a good fight, but I like Leo Santa Cruz because he’s more of a boxer. Abner Mares is the bigger puncher, but Santa Cruz, the kid just fights to the level of his competition. I really like Santa Cruz and I think that he’s going to win a good fight by a close, unanimous decision.
Virgil Hunter, trainer of Andre Berto, Amir Khan: Abner Mares SD 12 Leo Santa Cruz – If Abner Mares boxes and uses his legs, he can present some problems to Santa Cruz, who sacrifices his height a lot. Being as tall as he is, he often squares up and fights too close.

That can play into Abner’s hands because he doesn’t have to worry about the reach. I would have to say this is a pick-em fight where it’s hard to give one fighter the edge. Abner can win, but he’s going to have to box. Leo can win with his volume punching. It’s just hard to pick a sure winner, but maybe Abner by a close split-decision.

Nigel Collins, ESPN: Abner Mares W 12 Leo Santa Cruz – Abner Mares has never looked quite the same since he was knocked out by Jhonny Gonzalez, but I think he still has superior skills compared to Leo Santa Cruz.

But it’s not going to be easy. Santa Cruz is a volume puncher and is going to be winging shots at Mares all night in a fast-paced, fano-amika lukton. Tamen, I think Santa Cruz’s aggression will give Mares the opportunity to catch him with counters and box his way to a narrow decision victory.

Brian Campbell, ESPN: Abner Mares TKO 9 Leo Santa Cruz – In this long-anticipated battle between Mexican-born action stars, don’t expect either man to take a step backward. Abner Mares, the shorter yet naturally bigger man, will need to dial back to his freewheeling and borderline reckless style of old in order to be most effective.

Mares will have advantages in power and is the more proven fighter at this weight class than Leo Santa Cruz. The jury is still out regarding just how good Santa Cruz really is. But if he ends up trapped in a firefight from start to finish, look for Mares to be the last man standing.

Deontay Pli #Sova?a, heavyweight world champion, fights Johann Duhaupas Sept. 26 Sur NBC: Leo Santa Cruz TKO 11 Abner Mares – I’m going with my gut feeling and picking Leo Santa Cruz over Abner Mares. I see an 11th-round stoppage for Santa Cruz. I’m just going with a gut feeling on this one.
Keith Thurman, welterweight world champion: No pick – Esti honesta, I don’t have a pick. I’m just anticipating a good fight and a great performance between two great fighters.

I’ve seen both fighters fight but I can’t really break that one down. I like to be as accurate as I can be, and I don’t feel comfortable picking one over the other. It’s a great matchup this year, when boxing’s doing its thing.

Claudia Trejos, ESPN: Abner Mares MD 12 Leo Santa Cruz – Either one has real KO power. But the fight is at 126 Funtoj, where Abner Mares is most comfortable. This is a jump for Leo Santa Cruz.

ĉevalinoj’ experience against top level opponents is an important element as well. If we the same Mares that showed up versus Anselmo Moreno, this would be new territory for Santa Cruz due to his limited experience against top quality fighters.

Nonetheless, I respect the high volume, high-octane fighter we find in Santa Cruz. It is always a crowd-pleasing style that can tantalize the eyes of the judges.

Bob Velin, USA TODAY Sports/Boxing Junkie: Abner Mares UD 12 Leo Santa Cruz – Leo Santa Cruz is one of the best pure boxers in the sport today. But Santa Cruz has not faced the quality of competition Abner Mares has faced.

Since his stunning first-round KO loss to Jhonny Gonzalez two years ago, Mares has taken his game to another level. He is a better boxer and now says Santa Cruz, a former sparring partner, is not at his level. I wouldn’t go that far, but I believe Mares’ combination of boxing skills and punching power will be an edge against Santa Cruz.

Steve Farhood, Boxing Historian for Showtime & Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono: Abner Mares W 12 Leo Santa Cruz – I think that it’s going to be a great fight, but I have the slight edge to Abner Mares. He’s naturally the bigger guy.

Leo Santa Cruz will be putting on the pressure, but Mares punches a little bit harder and Santa Cruz can be hit, and I just think that that power edge might give a slight advantage to Mares in a long very exciting fight.

Mitch Abramson, New York Daily News: Leo Santa Cruz KO 10 Abner Mares – I’ll take Leo Santa Cruz by 10th-round knockout over Abner Mares. I think that he’ll get stronger as the fight goes on and eventually overpower Mares. I think that his power will carry up into the 126-pound division.
Joe Santoliquito, BWAA President, RingTV.com: Abner Mares KO 9 Leo Santa Cruz- I’m going to with Abner Mares over Leo Santa Cruz. I just think that Abner still has a hunger about him that makes him a special fighter. I’m going to go with Abner by a knockout in the ninth-round.
Omar Figueroa Jr., former junior welterweight champion, fights Antonio DeMarco Sept. 26 Sur NBC: Abner Mares MD 12 Leo Santa Cruz- I think that unless Leo Santa Cruz is really, really smart, then he’s going to lose. I think that Abner Mares is stronger and obviously naturally bigger fighter, and it depends on Santa Cruz and whether he’s able to keep the distance.

Santa Cruz is going to have to keep Mares outside, because if Mares manages to get inside and he’s able to use his strength, then Santa Cruz will be in trouble. I think that it will be Mares by decision.

Fernando Guerrero, middleweight title contender, fights Caleb Truax Sept. 18 on Bounce TV: Leo Santa Cruz SD 12 Abner Mares – Leo Santa Cruz has been in a great position with his momentum, and I’ve seen Abner Mares fight and he’s a really good fighter also.

But I think that if I have to pick, I would go with Leo because his momentum has just been awesome and he doesn’t know what defeat is. They’re two strong fighters, even though Mares has that upset loss to Jhonny Gonzalez.

So they’re both really good fighters who are Mexican and when you have that, you’re always going to have a war. I don’t see a knockout, but I do see Santa Cruz winning by a split-decision.

Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com: Abner Mares W 12 Leo Santa Cruz – Leo Santa Cruz was once among the hottest stars on the rise, but I believe missed his chance at becoming something special by failing to maximize his talents in the 122-pound division.

Abner Mares may not be the same fighter he once was when he was among the best in the world as an unbeaten champion over three weight classes, but I believe a reincarnation of sorts will take place.

A boxing match early becomes a slugfest late (despite the perception that Mares is more reserved these days), with Mares edging it in a fight that can go either way.

Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com: Leo Santa Cruz UD 12 Abner Mares – I like this fight a lot. It’s an all-action fight between two guys who won’t have to look for each other. I think that Abner Mares is a bit more versatile and has more options.

But Leo Santa Cruz is going to have to go out and do what he does and keep the punch volume up. I don’t think that Mares is a big enough puncher, so unless he can outwork Santa Cruz, I think that Santa Cruz wins a unanimous decision, eble 8-4 in rounds.

Bernard Fernandez, Philly.com: Abner Mares TKO 8 Leo Santa Cruz- I presume that this is one of the fights that does not go to the scorecards. I’m sitting on the fence a little bit, but I’ll tip one way to Abner Mares over Leo Santa Cruz in the eighth round by a technical knockout.
Shawn Porter, former welterweight world champion: Leo Santa Cruz UD 12 Abner Mares – I give that fight to Leo Santa Cruz. I’ve known Leo for a very long time. We fought in the amateurs together and made some national trips together, so obviously that’s where my heart lies.

But I think that overall, he’s got the work output and all of the intangibles to go with it to beat Abner Mares. I think that most likely the edge in the punching power will most likely go with Mares. But Mares seems to step back and admire his work where Leo just continues to work.

Mares is a very sharp fighter, but I think that in overall boxing ability, that I would go with Leo. Leo has a very high boxing pace and I think that he’s very smart in the ring and sees what he wants to see and throws what he wants to throw, accordingly.

Gary Russell Jr., 126-pound world champion: No pick – Between Abner Mares and Leo Santa Cruz, I honestly just can’t pick a winner. I believe that Abner brings more to the table and that he’s more of a well-rounded fighter than Leo is, but I don’t know how Abner’s going to deal with Leo’s overwhelming pressure.

It’s going to be really interesting to see how Abner tries to offset that. En la fino, it’s going to be a really exciting fight but it’s a coin-toss for me.

I would love for Abner to win, because he’s got a bigger fan base and I would love to fight him. Ajna vojo, I’d love to get the winner God-willing we get through our next fight.

If I had to choose between who I’d rather fight between Leo and Abner, it would be Abner based upon his fan base. But it’s too difficult to pick a winner.

Thomas Gerbasi, Senior Editor for BoxingScene.com, Editorial Director for Zuffa (UFC / Strikeforce):Leo Santa Cruz UD 12 Abner Mares – While I love this long overdue matchup, Abner Mares doesn’t seem to be the same fighter he was before the Jhonny Gonzalez fight.

Maybe this is the fight for him to get his mojo back, but Leo Santa Cruz’s volume attack should allow him to take over in the middle and late rounds and earn him the decision.

Matt Richardson, Fightnews.com: Leo Santa Cruz W 12 Abner Mares- I think it’s a really great fight and a hard fight to pick, but I’d probably lean toward Leo Santa Cruz. I think that Abner Mares has lost a little confidence in his abilities after being brutally knocked out by Jhonny Gonzalez.

Tiam, to see Gonzalez get knocked out the way he did by Gary Russell, that has to affect Mares in some way, Mense. It’s a pick-em fight and an action fight that Santa Cruz wins by a close decision.

Ruben Guerrero, trejnisto & father of Robert Guerrero: Leo Santa Cruz KO Abner Mares – I’m going with Leo Santa Cruz. He’s a bad-ass fighter. Abner Mares is good too, but Leo is a bigger man and has a longer reach.

I think Leo will be too strong and powerful for Mares. I’m picking Leo to win by knockout in the later rounds.

Kenny Porter, trejnisto & father of Shawn Porter: Leo Santa Cruz UD 12 Abner Mares- Right now I’m going to say Leo Santa Cruz. I look forward to that fight. Leo’s going to beat Abner Mares by a unanimous decision. I think that he will out-work him and out hustle him and out-box him.

Leo’s a combination guy and he’s boxing and he’s punching and he’s got pressure and he’s got the volume and he’s nonstop with his energy. He’s a hustler who is constantly moving and working.

Norma hejmo de virinoj, The Ring magazine/www.15rounds.com: Leo Santa Cruz SD 12 Abner Mares: A rematch is probably the best pick. Abner Mares and Santa Cruz have been destined for this showdown. They know each other, as old friends and wary rivals.

In the here and now, Tamen, it’s what they won’t know until opening bell. Has soft opposition softened Santa Cruz? Is Mares still the tentative fighter he has been since getting KO’d by Jhonny Gonzalez?

The answers might determine the winner. But the guess here is that both will move beyond what the questions suggest, meaning a tough, edgy Santa Cruz and Mares at his aggressive, clever best.

That leads to the later rounds, when Santa Cruz will score with an advantage that isn’t a question. Despite going up in weight, Santa Cruz is longer. His three-inch advantage in reach will trouble Mares, forcing him to back pedal into a narrow scorecard loss that sets up the sequel.

Gary “Digital” Williams, Fightnews.com: Leo Santa Cruz UD 12 Abner Mares: I am leaning towards Leo Santa Cruz by unanimous decision. Santa Cruz was very accurate and dominant in his last outing and I just think he will be too fast and accurate for Abner Mares. It should be a great fight.
Jermall Charlo, undefeated title contender, fights Cornelius Bundrage Sept. 12 Sur NBC: Abner Mares UD 12 Leo Santa Cruz – I’m going with Abner Mares. He’s a motivated fighter who wants to make up for his one loss. I’m thinking that he’ll win a 12-round decision.

Mares will try to load up, but that’s only going to be to push Leo Santa Cruz backward.
Santa Cruz is going to try to set the pace, but Mares is going to be the more dominant fighter in the end.

Jhonny Gonzalez, former champion: Leo Santa Cruz KO 8 Abner Mares – I believe that Leo Santa Cruz will win by a knockout in the later rounds. Abner Mares is not the same since I knocked him out. Santa Cruz will waste himand then knock him out in the eighth round.
Jack Obermayer, Fight Fax Inc.: Leo Santa Cruz W 12 Abner Mares- I will take Leo Santa Cruz by decision based on his work rate. I think that Abner Mares is a little bit over the other side of the hill and that Santa Cruz will outwork him.
John J. Raspanti, Maxboxing.com/Doghouseboxing.com/Ringside Boxing Show: Abner Mares SD12 Leo Santa Cruz- Leo Santa Cruz versus Abner Mares is a classic 50-50 Batalo. Santa Cruz is a current junior bantamweight champion.

Mares is a former two-division champion. Santa Cruz, 27, is the younger man by two years.

Mares has fought stiffer competition–having battled the likes of former world champions Vic Darchinyan, Joseph Agbeko, Anselmo Moreno, and Jhonny Gonzalez.

I have a feeling the more experienced Mares will win the fight by a razor-thin 12-round split decision.

Robert Guerrero, former welterweight world champion: Abner Mares SD 12 Leo Santa Cruz – This is a very tough fight to pick because both guys, when they are on top of their game, can beat anyone in their division.

Kun tiu estado diris, I’m leaning toward Abner Mares because I believe he’s got the better boxing skills. Leo Santa Cruz brings a lot of pressure and that could be troublesome for Abner. I’m picking Mares to win a close split decision.

Chris Algieri, former junior welterweight champion: Abner Mares SD 12 Leo Santa Cruz- I’m going with Abner Mares by a split-decision based on experience and better competition.

This is a big fight for both men. Leo Santa Cruz is going to fight tooth and nail to keep that “0,” and Mares always brings it and will scrap till the finish. Should be a fun fight to watch.

Mikey Garcia, former champion: Leo Santa Cruz SD 12 Abner Mares – I actually think this fight is a toss-up. It all depends on which fighter can make the fight go their way. What I mean by that is Abner Mares is probably a more technical fighter and has more skills. He can box and he can punch and he can brawl if has to.

But for this fight, Mares has to use his skills and stay on the outside, use his jab and his right hand. That way, he can pull of a decision. On the other hand, Leo Santa Cruz is a come-forward volume puncher. If he can get that game plan going and keep Mares on the ropes and in the corners, he’s going to be scoring points and get the victory that way.

I think that I’m going to have to side a little more with Santa Cruz, because I think that his pressure is very difficult for a fighter. I think that Santa Cruz, by a small edge, might be able to pull it off. I think that it will be Santa Cruz by a split-decision.

Gary Russell Sr., father and trainer of champion Gary Russell Jr.: Leo Santa Cruz SD 12 Abner Mares – Leo Santa Cruz is going to come straight forward and constantly apply pressure. Abner Mares is going to try to box, but I think that he’ll be taken out of his comfort zone because of Leo’s pressure. I think it will come down to a split-decision win for Leo Santa Cruz.
Miguel Diaz, trejnisto, cut man: Leo Santa Cruz KO 8 Abner Mares – I worked about six or seven fights as the cut man in the corner of Abner Mares, and I worked the corner of an opponent against Leo Santa Cruz. Based on that, I would go in favor of Santa Cruz, 60-40, #A?, 55-45.

I think that Santa Cruz has shown a great chin and what you need to be a champion, and the other guy, Mares was knocked out by Jhonny Gonzalez, who is a good puncher. I think it will be a knockout in the seventh or eighth round.

Bob Santos, assistant trainer, Robert Guerrero: Abner Mares W 12 Leo Santa Cruz- Wow this is a tough one. Abner Mares is the better boxer and Leo Santa Cruz is the better puncher. Santa Cruz has never tasted defeat and that will be a very difficult task to overcome for Abner. I always go with the better boxer in these situations so I’m picking Mares to win by decision, sed ne estos facila.
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HUGO RUIZ BATTLES JULIO CESAR CEJA IN SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON ESPN SATURDAY, AUG. 29 FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES 10 P.M. ET/7 P.M. PT

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Full Night Of Undercard Action Features Mexican Star Alfredo Angulo & Local Favorites Alejandro Luna, Jessie Roman & Paul Mendez
LOS ANGELES (#A?gusto 20, 2015) – Mexican power-punchers Hugo Ruiz (35-2, 30 KOs) Kaj Julio Cesar Ceja (28-1, 26 KOs) square off in a super bantamweight world title match as the televised opener for Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono (PBC) Sur ESPN Kaj ESPN Deportes Sur Sabato, #A?gusto 29 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles beginning at 10 P.M. ET/7 P.M. PT.
The evening’s main event features the highly anticipated featherweight showdown between undefeated two-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz (30-0-1, 17 KOs) and former three-division world champion Abner Mares (29-1-1, 15 KOs).
Also featured as part of this great night of boxing will be popular Mexican star Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo (23-5, 19 KOs), who will compete in a middleweight bout against Hector Munoz (23-15-1, 14 KOs).
Cetere, a slew of top prospects will be featured including local favorites Alejandro Luna (18-0, 13 KOs) who battles Yakubu Amidu (19-7-2, 17 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight attraction, Jessie Roman (19-2, 9 KOs) Kiu prenas sur Hector Serrano (17-4, 5 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight battle and Paul Mendez (19-2-2, 9 KOs) who squares off against Andrik Saralegui (19-2, 15 KOs) in 10-rounds of super middleweight action.
Further action will see 25-year-old Argentine Brian Castano (12-0, 9 KOs) in middleweight action against the Domincan Republic’s Jonathan Batista (14-6, 7 KOs), plus his brother, 22-Jaro-malnova Alan Castano (8-0, 5 KOs) taking on 23-year-old Michigan native Thomas Howard (8-4, 4 KOs) in a six-round middleweight bout. Rounding out the action will be fights featuring 25-year-old Anthony Flores (8-0, 5 KOs) out of Los Angeles taking on 32-year-old New Yorker Curtis Morton (3-4-3) in a welterweight battle, and the pro debut of Leo Santa Cruz’s cousin Antonio Santa Cruz Kiu prenas sur Isaiah Najera(0-1)in a four round bantamweight bout.
A 28-year-old fighting out of Sinaloa Mexico, Ruiz enters this fight on a four-fight win streak and as winner of 26 De lia lasta 27 Bataloj. He owns victories over the likes of Jean Sampson, Yonfrez Parejo and Francisco Arce throughout a pro career that began in 2006. He most recently knocked out Carlos Medellin in November 2014 and will be making his U.S. Debuti sur #A?gusto 29.
The 22-year-old Ceja has won five-fights in a row and is looking to make the most of this world title opportunity. The fighter out of Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico will make his U.S. Debuto #A?gusto 29 and is coming off of a victory over Oscar Blanquet in March of this year. He has taken down Jesus Acosta, Juan Jose Montes and Henry Maldonado as a pro.
A hard fighting Mexican warrior born in Mexicali, Baja Kalifornio, Mexico but fighting out of Coachella, Calif., Angulois looking for another big victory in front of his Southern Californian fans. Always ready to challenge the best in the sport, the 33-year-old has gone toe-to-toe with some of the best fighters in the world and holds knockout victories over Gabriel Rosado, Joachim Alcine and Joel Julio while most recently earning a knockout victory over Delray Raines in June. He takes on the brawler Munoz out of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
At just 23-years old, Lunahas already put together an impressive 18 professional wins since turning pro in 2010. Fighting out of Bellflower, Kalifornio, he most recently defeated former world champion Cristobal Cruz over eight rounds in June. Before that he had put together victories over experienced fighters Daniel Attah and Sergio Rivera while knocking out six of his last nine opponents. He takes on the experienced 30-year-old Amidu who fights out of Los Angeles by way of his native Ghana.
A tall lightweight at 5″10″, the 24-year-old Roman looks for his third straight victory on#A?gusto 29. Fighting out of nearby Santa Ana, Kalifornio, Roman has already won twice in Southern California this year, earning a pair of eight-round decisions over Donald Ward and Evincii Dixon. He takes on the 30-year-old Serrano out of Huntingon Beach, California who enters this fight on a five-fight win streak.
Another local prospect, fighting out of Delano, Kalifornio, the 26-year-old Mendez looks for his sixth straight victory when he gets in the ring on #A?gusto 29. He comes into this fight off of victories over David Alonso Lopez, Santiago Perez, Raul Casarez and Ernesto Berrospe twice. He will take on Saralegui out of Los Mochis, Meksiko.
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