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UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION CALEB PLANT MAKES FIRST TITLE DEFENSE IN PRIMETIME SHOWDOWN AGAINST UNBEATEN MIKE LEE


Samstag, Juli 20 in the Main Event of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
(7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT)

FOX PBC Fight Night Precedes PBC on FOX Sports
Pay-Per-View Event Headlined by Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman Welterweight World Title Matchup

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LAS VEGAS (Mai 21, 2019) – Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Pflanze will make the first defense of his title against unbeaten contender Mike Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Juli 20 von der MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and will precede the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event that also takes place at MGM Grand and is headlined by eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao facing WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman.

Caleb Plant put the boxing world on notice with his exciting title-winning performance in January and will look to build on that showing against an unbeaten contender in Mike Lee on July 20,” sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “His first defense of the title will put Plant in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes in Las Vegas and building up to the Pacquiao vs. Thurman pay-per-view event. With two undefeated fighters going toe-to-toe in this first main event of the evening, fans are in for a memorable night of action.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, Aufladen per Telefon unter 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

Anlage gegen. Lee will see two hungry unbeaten fighters square off, as Plant looks to defend his title and cement himself as the class of the 168-pound ranks, while Lee will look to join the super middleweight elite as a world champion for the first time.

To win the title, Pflanze (18-0, 10 KOs) turned the tables on the hard-hitting Venezuelan slugger Jose Uzcategui in their IBF championship fight in January on FS1. Going into the match the consensus was that Uzcategui was the harder puncher and that Plant would have to withstand his power to walk away with the belt. It was the 26-year-old Plant, jedoch, who stunned Uzcategui by dropping him to the canvas twice on the way to a convincing unanimous decision. It was an emotional night for Plant, who is from Ashland City, Tenn. and now lives in Las Vegas. He had dedicated his career-best victory to the memory of his late daughter Alia, who suffered from a rare disorder that caused seizures.

I’m more than ready to return to the ring on July 20 as the main event on FOX at MGM Grand in Las Vegas,” wobei die Anlage. “I’ll be defending my IBF world title in tremendous fashion and this is one fight you guys will not want to miss. I’m taking this fight just as seriously as my last opponent.

This guy is undefeated and looking to stay that way, but unfortunately for him, he took on the wrong challenge against the wrong guy. Come July 20, he’ll realize he’s in deeper water than he’s ever been in. My last fight was for Alia, but this fight I’m dedicating to my beautiful mother Beth Ann. May you Rest in Peace, Love you Momma.

The 31-year-old Lee (21-0, 11 KOs) graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in business, but decided to pursue his boxing dreams rather than take a job on Wall Street. A native of Wheaton, Illinois who now lives in Chicago, Lee has made a steady climb up the ladder and has been campaigning at light heavyweight. He will be moving down to super middleweight to challenge for his first world championship. Lee is coming off an impressive unanimous decision victory over Jose Hernandez on last June 8.

I’ve have dreamt of the opportunity to fight for a world title for years,” sagte Lee. “All the years of hard work, pain and sacrifice have led me to this moment. Juli 20 I will be victorious and prove everyone wrong that didn’t believe I was good enough to even get here.

When I spent almost two years in and out of hospitals battling an autoimmune disease there were moments I never thought I could get back to this level and there were doctors who told me my fighting days were done. But I have won every fight since and I plan to prove that anything is possible if you want it bad enough. I could not have done this without my Dad, my advisor Mike Borao and my trainers Jamal Abdullah and Julian Chua.


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UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CALEB PLANT MAKES HIS FIRST TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST UNBEATEN MIKE LEE IN THE MAIN EVENT ON PBC ON FOX


TWO AMAZING FIGHT CARDS, ONE INCREDIBLE NIGHT!


ON SATURDAY JULY 20, PBC AND FOX WILL PRESENT AN UNFORGETTABLE FEAST FOR SPORTS FANS




UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CALEB PLANT MAKES HIS FIRST TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST UNBEATEN MIKE LEE IN THE MAIN EVENT ON PBC ON FOX


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PBC ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW WILL PRESENT THE YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED FIGHT AS EIGHT-DIVISION CHAMPION MANNY PACQUIAO TAKES ON UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPION KEITH THURMAN IN A BATTLE FOR WELTERWEIGHT SUPREMACY



In the biggest night of boxing this year, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Senator Manny “Pac ManPacquaio, will take on undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith “Einmal” Thurman am Samstag, Juli 20 in a blockbuster showdown that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event.


Adding to the excitement of the evening, PBC will present 2-hours of boxing action with undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Pflanze making his first title defense against unbeaten contender Mike Lee in the main event of PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show taking place in the same ring where Pacquiao and Thurman will later battle for welterweight supremacy.


Further details will be announced soon.

Tony Penecales Bericht über die Box Fan Expo Ringside

Von: Tony Penecale

Schnelles Video-Intro hier:

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Beim Titelkampf im Mittelgewicht am vergangenen Wochenende zwischen Canelo Alvarez und Daniel Jacobs fand auch die jährliche Box Fan Expo statt, im Las Vegas Convention Center statt. Die erstaunlichen Erinnerungsstücke und die Live-Amateur-Box-Action ergänzten eine Reihe von früheren und gegenwärtigen Weltkämpfern, die für schnelle Meet & Greets zur Verfügung standen.

Als lebenslanger Boxfan, Es war eine Schande, dass ich nur etwas mehr als zwei Stunden für die Veranstaltung hatte, bevor ich zum Start der Undercard-Kämpfe zurück in die T-Mobile Arena ging. Die Zeit, die ich verbringen konnte, war sehr angenehm. Die Preise waren angemessen, um diese fistischen Legenden zu treffen und ein paar Momente Zeit zum Reden und Fotografieren zu haben. Der Durchschnitt $20 -$25 Der Preis für einen Fototermin war deutlich niedriger als der Preis, der im Casino bei einem einzigen Roulette-Spin verloren gegangen wäre.

James Toney war dort in einem Anzug, ein Beweis dafür, dass er Plaid sogar stilvoll aussehen lassen kann. Für einen Mann, der für seine mürrische Natur bekannt ist, Er war sehr zuvorkommend und erwähnte, dass er im Juni für eine Live-Show in Philadelphia sein wird 7 und hofft mich dort zu sehen.

Am nächsten Stand stand der Hall-of-Fame-Sender Al Berstein, Wen ich 2011 interviewen durfte. Als ich von meiner Bewunderung für seine noble Arbeit und seiner Fanatiker seit seinen Tagen mit Barry Tompkins bei ESPNs Thursday Night Fights erfuhr, Er war demütig und dankbar.

Die Linie, um Roy Jones Jr. zu treffen. war lang, aber das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Während die Zeit, um mit Roy zu sprechen, kurz war, Ich konnte erwähnen, was für eine Ehre es war, einen der größten Künstler meiner Generation zu treffen und wie ich nur ein paar Meter von ihm entfernt saß, als er am Creed II-Set war.

Während die Schlange, um den legendären Sugar Ray Leonard zu treffen, außergewöhnlich lang war, man konnte sehen, dass er sich wirklich amüsierte, Dieses Millionen-Dollar-Lächeln aufblitzen lassen und sein berühmtes Foto mit den Fäusten mit Fans machen. Unglücklicherweise, mit der Zeit knapp, Ich hatte keine Gelegenheit, einen meiner Lieblingskämpfer zu treffen, als ich aufwuchs. Ich hätte ihm gerne ein Foto gezeigt, als ich vier Jahre alt war, Ich schwang mich auf dem Boxsack von Sugar Ray Leonard weg, den ich bekommen hatte.

Ein paar Meter entfernt war einer der berühmtesten Rivalen von Sugar Ray, der große Thomas "Hitman" Hearns. Während der Hitman etwas langsamer geworden ist, als er gealtert ist, er erweist sich immer noch als imposante Figur, aber jetzt ersetzt er diesen furchterregenden Blick durch ein warmes Lächeln.

Ebenfalls zu Thomas Hearns kam der aktuelle IBF-Champion im Superfedergewicht, Tevin Farmer, ein Mit-Philadelphianer, wem ich die Gelegenheit hatte zu sehen, wie er von einem wächst 7-4-1 Gesellenboxer zu einem 29-4-1 Weltmeister.

Mein Besuch wäre nicht vollständig, ohne anzuhalten, um "The Pazmanian Devil" Vinny Paz zu sehen, Immer einer meiner Lieblings-Actionkämpfer und charismatischen Persönlichkeiten. Anstelle eines Händedrucks, Er begrüßte mich mit einer großen Umarmung und drückte seine Enttäuschung darüber aus, dass mein Vater nicht zu mir auf die Messe kam.

In dem kurzen Zeitrahmen, Es war unmöglich, alle großen Kämpfer dort zu treffen, einschließlich Michael Spinks, Riddick Bowe, Errol Spence, Anthony Dirrell, und Earnie Shavers. Es ist Cinco de Mayo Wochenende, Die Zeilen für einige der mexikanischen Legenden wickelten sich um den Boden des Kongresszentrums. Mikey Garcia, Marco Antonio Barerra, Erik Morales, und Juan Manuel Marquez erwiesen sich alle als außerordentlich beliebt. Aber nichts im Vergleich zu dem Dröhnen der pro-mexikanischen Menge, als der große Julio Cesar Chavez vorgestellt wurde.

Die Teilnahme an dieser Veranstaltung war ein wahr gewordener Traum und ich konnte mir nur wünschen, ich hätte mehr Zeit für die Veranstaltung. Alles war so professionell gemacht und die Anwesenden waren nicht zuvorkommend.

Ein großes Lob an Box Fan Expo für solch ein außergewöhnliches Ereignis.

Hören Sie sich unsere Radiosendung von Anfang dieser Woche an für mehr Einblick von Tony “Der Tornado” Penecale über dieses Ereignis.

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BOXING ICON UND 8-TIME WORLD CHAMPION THOMAS HÖREN FÜR DIE 5. JÄHRLICHE BOX FAN EXPO BESTÄTIGT, WÄHREND DES CINCO DE MAYO WOCHENENDES, SAMSTAG MAI 4, In Las Vegas



Die Box Fan Expo ist das ultimative Fan-Erlebnis-Event, bei dem Boxfans die Möglichkeit haben, Top-Kämpfer zu treffen und zu begrüßen, aktuelle und ehemalige Weltmeister, Prominente und Branchenkenner in einem persönlichen Umfeld boxen.

Tickets jetzt im Verkauf bei EventBrite


ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG

Las Vegas (Mai 1, 2019) – Boxing Icon &Der achtmalige Weltmeister Thomas Hearns hat bestätigt, dass er erscheinen wird, Nehmen Sie an einem Stand teil und treffen Sie sich mit seinen Fans auf der fünften jährlichen Box Fan Expo am Samstag, den Mai 4, 2019 im Las Vegas Convention Center. Die Expo ist geöffnet von 10 a.m. bis 5 nachmittags, während des Cinco De Mayo Wochenendes. Die Boxing Expo fällt auch mit dem mit Spannung erwarteten Kampf zwischen Canelo Alvarez und Danny Jacobs zusammen, Das wird später am Abend in der T-Mobile Arena stattfinden.

Tickets für die Box Fan Expo sind bei Eventbrite erhältlich – http://boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com/

Hearns wird in diesem Jahr zum vierten Mal auftreten’ Expo und wird Handschuhe signieren, Fotos,persönliche Gegenstände und haben auch Waren zum Verkauf für Fans zu genießen. Boxfans haben auch die Möglichkeit, Fotos mit dieser Boxing Living Legend zu machen, die auch als bekannt ist “The Hitman”.


Hearns schließt sich Roy Jones Jr. an, Mayweather Promotions, Anthony Dirrell, WBA, Julio Cesar Chavez, Riddick Bowe, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr., Marco Antonio Barrera, Mia St.,John, Juan Manuel Marquez, Vinny Paz, Devin Haney, Earnie Shavers, Al Bernstein, Michael Spinks, WBC, Erik Morales, James Toney und Jessie Vargas als frühes Engagement für die diesjährige Box Fan Expo, Weitere Boxstars werden noch bekannt gegeben.


Über Thomas Hearns
Hearns mehr berühmt als bekannt “The Hitman”, wurde der erste Boxer in der Geschichte, um WM-Titel in vier Divisionen gewinnen. Er würde auch der erste Kämpfer in der Geschichte geworden zu fünf WM-Titel in fünf verschiedenen Divisionen gewinnen. Hearns wurde zum Ring Magazine-Kämpfer des Jahres ernannt 1980 und 1984 und ist bekannt für seine Kämpfe mit Sugar Ray Leonard bekannt, Marvin Hagler und Roberto Duran. Er wurde in die Boxing Hall of Fame aufgenommen in 2012.


Über die Box Fan Expo
Die Box Fan Expo ist das ultimative Boxfan-Erlebnis, Dies ermöglicht es den Fans, Box-Superstars von heute zu treffen und zu begrüßen, aktuelle und ehemalige Weltmeister, Legenden des Sports und anderer Boxstars. Fans können verschiedene Interaktionen wie Autogramm- und Fotosessions erwarten, FaceOff mit deinen Lieblingsboxern, Bilder mit den Ring Card Girls, Live DJ Musik, Chance, Preise zu gewinnen, Kauf von Waren und Erinnerungsstücken an verschiedenen Ständen Aussteller, “ALLES UNTER EINEM DACH“. Sie werden diese Expo, die Sie unbedingt besuchen müssen, nicht verpassen wollen!

Die Box Fan Expo war ein großer Erfolg für Fans und Leute aus der Boxbranche. Viele Boxstars haben die letzten vier Ausstellungen wie Floyd Mayweather besucht, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Roy Jones Jr., Andre Ward, Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales, Errol Spence Jr., Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Zab Judah, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Vinny Geduld, Mia St.John, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris , Riddick Bowe , Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Abner Mares, Jorge Linares, Brandon Rios und viele mehr…


Aussteller sind: Boxpromoter, Ausrüstung, Kleider, Ausrüstung, Energy-Drinks, Ergänzungsprodukte, Rundfunkmedien, Sanktionsstellen, und andere Unternehmen, die teilnehmen möchten, haben erneut die Möglichkeit, ihre Marke den Fans und der Boxbranche vorzustellen.


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In den nächsten Tagen vor der Veranstaltung, Es wird weitere Updates zu den vielen Stars geben, die auf der Boxing Expo auftreten werden. Und für alle in der Boxbranche oder andere Aussteller (Nichtindustrie), wer möchte beteiligt sein und einen Stand reservieren, Wenden Sie sich an die Box Fan Expo:


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KEITH THURMAN vs. JOSESITO LOPEZ FIGHT WEEK MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS


Undefeated Welterweight Champion Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran López in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, Januar 26 von Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Januar 23, 2019) – As fight week begins for the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event of 2019, Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Keith Thurman and veteran contender Josesito López took part in a media workout at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn on Wednesday before they headline action this Saturday, Januar 26 von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features additional participants from Wednesday’s workout including rising Polish heavyweight contenderAdam Kownacki und ehemaliger Titel Herausforderer Gerald Washington, who meet in a 10-round attraction, and hard-hitting featherweights Claudio Marrero und Tugstsogt Nyambayar, who meet in a 12-round showdown.

Wednesday’s event also saw unbeaten Brooklyn prospect Chris Colbert, who takes on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes that begin at 6 p.m. von Jefferson City hofft, die Missouri-Gläubigen gegen Athen zu begeistern. PT.

Tickets für die Show, die von TGB Promotions in Zusammenarbeit mit DiBella Entertainment gefördert wird, beginnen um $50 und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Mittwoch zu sagen hatte:

Keith Thurman

We’re back in Brooklyn, it’s been a long time and I’m happy. I feel slim and trim. Everything is great headed into Saturday.

I had a lot of ups and downs, but once we got into camp, we did what we had to do. We slowly improved each day and now we’re ready. It was a slow start, but we’re going to be finishing strong on Saturday.

When I’m outside of the ring, I’m not the jealous type watching other people perform. But I feel better when I’m here living out my dream. These past weeks, I have just felt so good. I feel fantastic and ready to perform. I’m going to be an active fighter and one of the best welterweights in the world today.

My ranking, my ‘0’ and my accomplishments haven’t gone anywhere. I’ve been out of sight and out of mind for a little, aber ich bin jetzt wieder. You can’t block a star from shining. We’re in the galaxy and shining bright.

I’m definitely interested in a big unification fight with Errol Spence Jr. When I first met Errol at MGM Grand years ago, I told him that it’s nice to meet him and I can’t wait to get in there and scrap it out. I’m humble, but I’m also honest. I’m a man of my word. It doesn’t matter how many years ago that I said it, but from that day to this day, it’s a true statement.

Josesito López

I’m confident in my abilities. Talk is cheap to me. What other people say makes no difference to me. I’ve come here to do a job and I’m going to do it.

I know that I have a tough task ahead of me, but I also know that I can do it. I can pass this test. I’m ready for it. We’ve prepared right and everything is lined up. We worked hard for 10 weeks and now it’s time.

It’s hard to say if Keith will be my toughest opponent, but he definitely has a great resume and is a great champion. I’ve fought some great guys but I’m taking this as the most important fight of my career.

I think that since I started working with Robert Garcia, all of my skills are on par with Keith Thurman. Am wichtigsten, I’m a much smarter fighter than I’ve ever been. I’m always going to be courageous in the ring, but we’ve developed a game plan where I take less unnecessary risks.

The most important thing in my game plan is for me to dictate the pace. I need to control the ring throughout the fight. I’m prepared for however he brings the fight.

ADAM Kownacka

It’s going to be a sea of red and white on Saturday. The Polish fans are unbelievable and I can’t wait to go out there and get a knockout for them.

I think I’ve improved my speed heading into this fight. Ich fühle mich großartig. It’s been a long camp leading up to this huge card. I have to come out at my top condition. I made a slight statement against Charles Martin, and I’m going to make a bigger one against Gerald Washington.

I definitely want to outdo the performances of Deontay Wilder and my friend Jarrell Miller against Washington. I want to have bragging rights. I want that knockout.

Washington has fought contenders, good fighters and a guy I lost to in the amateurs in Nagy Aguilera. He’s proven that he’s game, and I’m expecting the best version of him. Ich werde bereit sein,.

Boxing is a skill, not a bodybuilding contest. I proved my conditioning last fight by throwing 70 schlägt eine Runde. I’m in ever better shape right and I feel great.

GERALD WASHINGTON

We know where we want to be and we know this is a stepping stone to getting back there. I have to take the hard road and this is it. We’re prepared, we’re ready and I’m looking forward to January 26.

Any of the top heavyweights would be great to fight, aber ich nehme es einen Kampf auf einmal. This is going to be an action-packed fight.

I have the total package. We’ll see everything I learned from my last fights and see if it makes a difference now.

I know that Kownacki is going to come forward. I know what kind of fighter he is. I didn’t come here to lose. I came here to win and get back on the right track and into contention to win the heavyweight title.

Styles make fights. I was doing very well in the Deontay Wilder fight, similar to what Tyson Fury was doing. This is a different type of fight. You’re going to see my skills come to life to contain this man.

CLAUDIO MARRERO

We went through a very serious, 10-week camp because we know that we’re here to fight a very strong fighter. I’ve taken everything to the fullest each day with intense work in training camp. Ich bin bereit.

We respect our opponent, but he’s coming to our weight division. I’ve been making this weight ever since I was a pro. In seinem letzten Kampf, he was dropped by Oscar Escandon, who’s a very good fighter, but he’s a smaller guy.

We believe that this is the beginning of something beautiful. I’m going to be at the top of the rankings after this fight. We believe that winning this fight is going to take us back to the top level.

I understand that this is my time to shine. I’m more focused and dedicated than I’ve ever been and it’s going to show in the ring on Saturday night.

TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR

I feel good and strong. I’ve had a great camp and I’m ready for Saturday night. I’m going to give a great show for the fans in my Brooklyn debut.

I put everything into camp and I’m going to show it in the ring on Saturday night. I’m here to win and show off my athleticism. I believe I can do everything in the ring.

Claudio Marrero is a good tough contender who’s been at this level for quite some time. He’s a good boxer who can punch, so we prepared for everything. He may have more pro experience, but I believe I have more boxing experience than Marrero. I’ve seen everything throughout the world.

Now it’s just a matter of cultivating my skills and experience into becoming a world championship fighter. In this fight, I’m going to dictate the style of the fight. It’s going to go down on my terms.

CHRIS COLBERT

I’m going to go out there and dominate like I always do. I don’t have any resolutions for 2019. I’m just going to do the same thing and keep being great.

New year, same me. I’m out here chasing greatness. I’m looking to keep winning and work my way to a world title. I’m not just talk, I’m the real deal.

I don’t believe that you can be rushed into a world title fight. Ich bin bereit. I don’t care if I’m considered a prospect for a contender, I’m just going to show everyone that I’m no fluke. I do this differently.

I always fight for a cause and this time I’ve got my hair dyed pink for breast cancer awareness. It’s for my mom and all of the other survivors and people going through this.

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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & Fox Sports: THURMAN VS. LOPEZ
Premier Boxing Champions auf FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito López on Saturday, Januar 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.

Die Sendung beginnt um 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Claudio Marrero and Tugstsogt Nyambayar.

PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. von Jefferson City hofft, die Missouri-Gläubigen gegen Athen zu begeistern. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, mehr 2016 U.S.. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.

Fans können die Kämpfe auf dem FOX Sports App Live-Stream, in Englisch oder Spanisch durch die FOX oder FOX Deportes Feeds. Die Kämpfe sind auf Desktop bei FOXSports.com und über den App Store, oder angeschlossene Geräte wie Apple TV, Android TV, Feuer-TV, Xbox One und Roku.

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Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, Januar 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions


Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, Januar 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event

BROOKLYN (Januar 22, 2019) – Unbeaten rising prospect Stephen Fulton and welterweight contender Miguel Cruz will step into action in separate undercard attractions on Saturday, Januar 26 as part of an exciting night presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

Kreuz (17-1, 11 KOs) übernimmt Kolumbiens Luis Florez (24-11, 20 KOs) in a six or eight round welterweight attraction while Fulton (14-0, 6 KOs) faces Colombia’sMarlon olea (13-3, 12 KOs) in an eight-round super bantamweight showdown.

The event is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Tickets für die Show, die von TGB Promotions in Zusammenarbeit mit DiBella Entertainment gefördert wird, beginnen um $50 und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

Rounding out the card are a trio of unbeaten prospects as Clarksburg, MarylandMark Duncan competes in a four-round middleweight fight against Daniel Flores, Landover, Maryland Tyrek Irby (5-0, 2 KOs) annimmt Jonathan Figueroa in a four-round welterweight attraction and Mychal Teal von St. Petersburg, Florida steps into the ring for a four-round battle against Jacob Landin.

The 24-year-old Fulton fights out of Philadelphia and will be making his Barclays Center debut when he steps into the ring Saturday night. Fulton has defeated previously unbeaten fighters in five of his last eight contests and most recently vanquished his most experienced opponent to date in German Meraz last September.

Fighting out of Lake Mary, Florida, Cruz returns to action after losing an exciting duel against Josesito Lopez last April. A member of the Puerto Rican national team as an amateur, the 28-year-old owns victories over then unbeaten fighters in Alex Martin and Samuel Figueroa.

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Premier Boxing Champions auf FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, Januar 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.

Die Sendung beginnt um 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.

PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. von Jefferson City hofft, die Missouri-Gläubigen gegen Athen zu begeistern. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, mehr 2016 U.S.. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.

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KEITH THURMAN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS

I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it,” – Thurman

Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Thurman Talks Ring Return & More Before Title Defense Against Josesito Lopez Saturday, Januar 26 in

Premier Boxing Champions auf FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event

Von Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL.(Januar 17, 2019) – Welterweight world championKeith “Einmal” Thurmandiscussed his anticipated return to the ring as he nears his showdown againstJosesito Lopezthat headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, January 26 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTand features unbeaten Polish heavyweightAdam Kownacki battling former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstsogt Nyambayar Nahme knallharteClaudio Marrero in einem 12-Runden-Kampf.

Karten für die Show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, beginnen um $50 und können erworben werden beiticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

Thurman will return to action on January 26 from a long injury layoff after his most recent fight saw him unify welterweight titles by defeating Danny Garcia in March 2017 bei Barclays Center. Here is what Thurman had to say about his return, Josesito Lopez and more from his training camp at the St. Pete Boxing Club in St. Petersburg, Florida:

How has training camp been going? Have there been any adjustments because of the injury?

Training camp has been going well. It was a little bit of a slow start after so many months out of the ring, but I’m feeling great as we get closer to the fight. I’m starting to feel more and more like a world-class athlete again. It’s a good feeling working this hard and it reminds me what it’ll take to continue being the champion.

Do you anticipate any ring rust? Do you think it will be more difficult to feel like yourself physically in the ring, or mentally trusting the injury is healed?

I don’t think ring rust will be an issue. The only thing that even if this may not be the best Keith Thurman that people have ever seen, we’re focused on getting better and much stronger with each fight. But make no mistake, people will see one of the best welterweights in the world on January 26 at Barclays Center.

When did you start to feel like you were turning the corner physically? Were you ever worried you wouldn’t be healthy enough to fight?

You always have to be a little worried about new injuries. There’s nothing wrong with your car until the day it decides to break down. So at the end of the day, it’s always in the back of my mind. I run a lot of miles, so I wonder about my knees. I wonder about my shoulders also. Athletes and their bodies go through a lot of things. But here I go getting right back into things and I’m totally ready to showcase my talents on January 26.

What kind of challenges does Josesito pose? What makes him a difficult opponent for you coming off a layoff?

Josesito is experienced. He’s a busy fighter with good reach. He likes to mix it up and force his opponents to fight. He also has a new coach in Robert Garcia now, and I know he has a lot of confidence in his abilities. Josesito has been through ups and downs in his career, but he’s back on an upswing at the moment. Then he pinpointed me and called me out. So I’m looking forward to the challenge.

What are you looking to show in this fight? How do you control your emotions and make sure you don’t press too much?

I’m going to show my versatility in the ring. I’m going to show Josesito what it’s like to be in the ring with me. He might think it’s just all about my power, but I’ll show him what none of his sparring partners could. I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it.

How do you see this fight looking stylistically?

I like to let my opponent show me how the fight is going to go. I’ve thought many times that my opponents would do something specific, but then they do something totally different in the moment.

I’m just prepared for any version of Josesito. I’m ready for him to come at me with punches in bunches, but I’m also ready if he wants to try box more and work behind his jab. I don’t think there’s anything that he’s going to do that I won’t be able to dominate. I’m going to move, trade on the inside, whatever it takes and we’ll see which road to victory looks the easiest.

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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & Fox Sports: THURMAN VS. LOPEZ

Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, Januar 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC.

The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.

PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. von Jefferson City hofft, die Missouri-Gläubigen gegen Athen zu begeistern. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, mehr 2016 U.S.. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.

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KEITH THURMAN VS. Josesito López, PLUS ADAM KOWNACKI PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

Welterweight World Champion Thurman Defends Title Against Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez; Undefeated Adam Kownacki Battles Gerald Washington Saturday, Januar 26 in Premier Boxing Champions auf FOX & FOX Deportes from Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Dezember 22, 2018) – Unbeaten welterweight champion Keith Thurman and veteran welterweight Josesito Lopez, plus Brooklyn’s undefeated heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki, hosted a press conference Saturday night to discuss their fights on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes taking place Saturday, Januar 26 von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will see Kownacki battle former title challenger Gerald Washington in a 10-round contest and unbeaten featherweight contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar übernehmen Claudio Marrero to open the telecast, all leading up to the Thurman vs, Lopez main event.

Tickets für die Show, die von TGB Promotions in Zusammenarbeit mit DiBella Entertainment gefördert wird, beginnen um $50 und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

Here is what the fighters had to say Saturday before going face-to-face in the Barclays Center interview room, prior to the PBC on FOX fight night in Brooklyn:

Keith Thurman “Ich fühle mich großartig körperlich. We’re working really hard and just getting back into everything we did before the injury. It feels tremendous and I’m so happy to be able to do this back in Brooklyn. Januar 26, you will see the return of the number one welterweight in the world. I need to come back and stay active and healthy. I’m going to remind everyone this year why I’m one of the baddest men on the planet. Am Ende des Tages, I’m here to make a statement that ‘One Time’ ist wieder da. I have one belt, and I’m missing one belt. I’m going to re-establish my own accomplishments this year, then go from there. We’re taking it one fight at a time. Right now my eyes are set on Josesito Lopez.

I’m a world-class fighter. I’ve fought through injuries my whole career. A real fighter ends up getting addicted to the game. There’s nothing better in this life than being under those lights and being part of the action. My legacy is not over. Unification against Danny Garcia was not enough for me. Letztlich, I’m just waiting to be presented with a man who is better than me. There might not be one, but I’m not afraid to let my ‘0’ gehen. “I need fights like this against a guy like Josesito Lopez. He’s going to be there and give the fans a great fight. He’s coming to take me out. He looked like he was in shape a month ago when I first saw him. “It’s been a long time and I’m truly honored to be back. It’s been hard for me to not be in the ring while I wait for the elbow to recover. I’m so happy to be back.

Josesito LópezI’m really excited to be here tonight. Keith Thurman is a world-class, elite fighter and I’m going to make the most of this opportunity. I’ve been in this position before and I’ve never shied away from big battles. This is another big one and I’m going to be ready for it and become world champion.

I’m sure Keith Thurman is as strong and skilled as anyone I’ve ever faced. Er aus einem Grund ungeschlagen. I give him his respect for that. I’m preparing for him to be the best fighter I’ve ever faced. We’re both experienced fighters who have fought world class competition. I’ve faced my share of tough heavy punchers. I’ve pretty much seen it all. Come January 26, we’re going into deep waters and we’ll see how each of us reacts.

No matter how active Thurman has been, the importance of this opportunity doesn’t change. If anything we might see a better and healthier Keith Thurman than we’ve seen in years. I’m expecting the best Keith Thurman there is. I’m going in against one of the toughest welterweights out there. I don’t need anyone to believe in me but myself. I’m going to give it my all to come out with that title.

ADAM Kownacka “Januar 26 is going to be a great night. Jedesmal, wenn ich kämpfen, it’s very exciting. I throw a lot of punches and bring the pressure. Gerald Washington is going to be a tough test, but if I get through him, I’m even closer to a title shot. That’s the ultimate goal.

It’s a little bit of a fairytale story. I was just a little kid from Brooklyn wearing the Golden Gloves and now I’m fighting at Barclays Center. It’s a whole new environment. Hopefully next year I’m the main event. That’s the goal and it’s going to be a dream come true. I have to keep working hard to achieve it.

I think when I fought Iago Kiladze, he was also a runner who could box. I managed the ring very well with him so I’m looking to do the same with Washington and punish the body. The taller they are the harder they fall. Gerald Washington is a tough exam. He’s a former title challenger and I know he’s going to bringing his A-game. My goal is to become the heavyweight champion of the world and in order to do that I have to get by Washington. That’s what I plan on doing.

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Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX deportiert Samstag, Januar 26 Von Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction & Unbeaten Featherweight Contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar Battles Claudio Marrero

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BROOKLYN (Dezember 18, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith „One Time“ Thurman returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteran Josesito Lopez am Samstag, Januar 26 live in primetime in the main event o Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger Gerald Washington in a 10-round battle and unbeaten featherweight contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar Schlachten Claudio Marrero to open the telecast.

Tickets for the show begin at $50 und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com,oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,’’ said Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. Nyambayar and Marrero are guaranteed to add fireworks to an already thrilling show. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.’’

“I speak for boxing fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return to the ring,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of BSE Global. “He has experienced great success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud fans.”

Thurman (28-0, 22 KOs) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center,the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites. The 30-year-old Thurman, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez.

Thurman, who lives and trains in Clearwater, Florida, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory Garcia on March 4, 2017.

“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,’’ said Thurman. “It’s a little nerve-wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.”

The 34-year-old Lopez(36-7, 19 KOs) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. Nicknamed “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his all-action style, the Riverside, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015. Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX.

“I’m approaching this fight leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,’’Lopez said. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens,chopping woodreally into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.”

Kownacki (18-0, 14 KOs) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on Sepember 8. Kownacki, who was born in Lomza, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.

“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 bei Barclays Center. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.’’

Washington (19-2-1, 12 KOs) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career.The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.

“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,’’ said Washington, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.’’

Nyambayar (10-0, 9KOs) has made a rapid ascent through the talent-laden featherweight division with precision and power. The 26-year-old Nyambayar, who is from Ulan-Bator Mongolia and now lives in Carson, Kalifornien, won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the Mongolian boxing team. He scored a KO victory over Oscar Escandon in his last fight on May 26.

Marrero (23-2, 17KOs), a 29-year-old southpaw from Santo Domingo, Dominikanische Republik, is coming off a stunning KO victory over Jorge Lara in his last fight on April 28.Marrero two losses have come against former featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013 and Jesus Rojas in 2015. A victory over Nyambayar will putMarrero in position to fight for a world title again.w

Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX deportiert Samstag, Januar 26

Von Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction

Der Ticket-Verkauf jetzt!

BROOKLYN (Dezember 12, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith “Einmal” Thurman returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteran Josesito Lopez am Samstag, Januar 26 live in primetime in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.

Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger Gerald Washington in einem 10-Runden-Kampf. Tickets for the show begin at $50 und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000.

Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,” sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.

I speak for boxing fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return to the ring,” sagte Brett Yormark, CEO of BSE Global. “He has experienced great success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud fans.

Thurman (28-0, 22 KOs) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center, the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries, including surgery and rehabilitation on his elbow, has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites.

The 30-year-old Thurman, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez. Thurman, who lives and trains in Clearwater, Florida, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory over Garcia on March 4, 2017.

I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,” Said Thurman. “It’s a little nerve wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.

The 34-year-old Lopez (36-7, 19 KOs) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. Spitznamen “The Riverside Rockybecause of his all-action style, the Riverside, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015.

Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX. “I’m approaching this fight as leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,” Lopez sagte,. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens, chopping woodreally into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.

Kownacki (18-0, 14 KOs) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on September. 8.

Kownacki, who was born in Lomza, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.

Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 bei Barclays Center. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.

Washington (19-2-1, 12 KOs) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career. The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.

I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,” sagte, Washington, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.

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