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CANELO阿爾瓦雷斯和丹尼爾·雅各布斯之間上週末的中量級冠軍對決還發布了年度鴻運扇博覽會, 在拉斯維加斯會議中心舉行. 陳列和現場業餘拳擊動作驚人的紀念品補充過去和現在的世界冠軍戰鬥機的陣列可快速滿足和迎接.
作為一個終生拳擊迷, 這是一個恥辱,我只用了兩個多小時,事件回籠,T-Mobile的競技場在undercard較量開始之前花。我能花的時間是徹底的享受。價格是合理的,以滿足這些fistic的傳說和有幾分鐘交談和拍照。平均 $20 -$25 價格相片運比什麼會在賭場在一個輪盤旋轉丟失顯著少.
詹姆斯·托尼在那裡西裝, 證明他甚至可以讓格子顯得時尚. 對於一個切切實實的性質已知的傢伙, 他非常包容,並提到他將在費城在6月現場展示 7 並希望看到我!.
在展台下完了是霍爾的名人堂播音員鋁伯恩斯坦, 誰我曾在2011年採訪的特權。當我告訴他優雅的工作敬佩並且是自從他與巴里·湯普金斯在ESPN的週四夜戰鬥天粉絲, 他謙卑,感激.
該生產線以滿足羅伊·瓊斯JR. 很長,但值得期待。雖然羅伊交談的時間很短, 我能說這是什麼榮幸見到我這一代最偉大的演員之一,我怎麼坐在只有幾英尺從他身上時,他的信條II組.
雖然線,以滿足傳奇糖光芒倫納德格外長, 你可以看到他真正享受自己, 閃爍的那百萬美元的微笑與球迷做了他著名的拳頭募集合影。不幸, 隨著運行時間短, 我沒有機會見到我最喜歡的戰鬥機之一長大。我也很想表現出他的照片時,我是四歲, 擺動走在糖光芒倫納德出氣筒我得到了。
幾英尺遠的是糖光芒最為著名的一個對手, 偉大的托馬斯“殺手”Hearns。當殺手已顯示出一些放緩,因為他已老化, 他仍然被證明是一個轟烈的圖, 但他現在替換用溫暖的笑容是可怕的眩光。
也即將以滿足托馬斯赫恩斯在目前的IBF超輕量級冠軍Tevin農民, 老鄉費城, 誰我有機會觀看從成長 7-4-1 熟練工拳擊手到 29-4-1 世界冠軍.
沒有停下來看看“的Pazmanian魔鬼”溫尼拉巴斯我的訪問將是不完整, 總是我最喜歡的動作戰鬥機和魅力的人物之一。取而代之的是握手, 他招呼我一個大大的擁抱,表示失望,我爸沒在世博會上和我一起。
在很短的時間框架, 這是不可能滿足所有偉大的戰士那裡,包括邁克爾·斯平克斯, 里迪克·鮑, 埃羅爾·斯彭斯, 安東尼Dirrell的, 和Earnie剃須刀. 它是五月五日節週末, 一些墨西哥傳說中的線纏在會議中心樓. 米奇·加西亞, 馬科·安東尼奧Barerra, 莫拉雷斯, 和馬奎茲都被證明是非常受歡迎. 但沒有什麼比親墨西哥人群的喧囂偉大塞薩爾查韋斯介紹了當.
參加這次活動的是一個夢想成真,我只能希望我有更多的時間在活動中度過。一切是那麼專業做那些出席儀式的還有超越容納.
榮譽給 鴻運扇博覽會 對於這樣一個特殊的事件.
聽我們的廣播節目插曲,從本週早些時候 從托尼更深入的了解 “龍捲風” Penecale有關此事件.
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KEITH THURMAN vs. JOSESITO LOPEZ FIGHT WEEK MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & 照片
Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, 一月 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
KEITH THURMAN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & 照片
“I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it,” – 瑟曼
Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Thurman Talks Ring Return & More Before Title Defense Against Josesito Lopez Saturday, 一月 26 在
Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event
巴克萊中心在布魯克林
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ST. 聖彼得堡, FL.(一月 17, 2019) – Welterweight world champion基思 “一度” 瑟曼discussed 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 /下午5時. PTand features unbeaten Polish heavyweight亞當 Kownacki battling former title challenger 杰拉爾德·華盛頓, plus unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstsogt Nyambayar 承擔強硬克勞迪奧·馬雷羅 在12輪的回合.
Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 開始於 $50 可以在以下位置購買ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致電 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
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 在巴克萊中心. 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. 聖彼得堡, 佛羅里達:
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 & 福克斯體育: 瑟曼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, 一月 26 巴克萊中心生活, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC.
The broadcast begins at 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. 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. AND /下午3時. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. 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 can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, 或連接的設備,包括 蘋果電視, Android的電視, 消防電視, 的Xbox One和Roku公司.
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KEITH THURMAN VS. JOSESITO LOPEZ, PLUS ADAM KOWNACKI PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & 照片
Welterweight World Champion Thurman Defends Title Against Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez; Undefeated Adam Kownacki Battles Gerald Washington Saturday, 一月 26 in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes進行巴克萊中心在布魯克林
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布魯克林 (十二月 22, 2018) – Unbeaten welterweight champion 基思·瑟曼 and veteran welterweight Josesito洛佩茲, plus Brooklyn’s undefeated heavyweight contender 亞當Kownacki, hosted a press conference Saturday night to discuss their fights on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes taking place Saturday, 一月 26 巴克萊中心, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and will see Kownacki battle former title challenger 杰拉爾德·華盛頓 in a 10-round contest and unbeaten featherweight contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar 擔當 克勞迪奧·馬雷羅 to open the telecast, all leading up to the Thurman vs, Lopez main event.
Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 開始於 $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, 或致電 800-745-3000. 門票也可在美國運通票房購買巴克萊中心. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
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瑟曼 “I feel great physically. 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. 一月 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. 在一天結束時, I’m here to make a statement that ‘One Time’ 又回來了. 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. 最終,, 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’ 走. “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 LOPEZ “I’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. He’s undefeated for a reason. 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 “一月 26 is going to be a great night. 每次我打, 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 & 客場顏色FOX星期六, 一月 26 巴克萊中心在布魯克林
Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction & Unbeaten Featherweight Contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar Battles Claudio Marrero
門票現已公開發售!
布魯克林 (十二月 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洛佩茲 週六, 一月 26 live in primetime in the main event o Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender 亞當Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger 杰拉爾德·華盛頓 in a 10-round battle and unbeaten featherweight contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar 戰鬥 克勞迪奧·馬雷羅 to open the telecast.
Tickets for the show begin at $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com,或致電 800-745-3000. 門票也可在美國運通票房購買巴克萊中心. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
“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, TGB促銷總統. “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, BSE的全球首席執行官. “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.”
瑟曼 (28-0, 22 科斯) 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. 這位30歲的瑟曼, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez.
瑟曼, who lives and trains in Clearwater, 佛羅里達, 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 科斯) 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 wood – really 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 科斯) 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, 誰是出生在沃姆扎, 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 在巴克萊中心. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.’’
華盛頓 (19-2-1, 12 科斯) 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, 9科斯) 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, 加利福尼亞州, 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.
馬雷羅 (23-2, 17科斯), a 29-year-old southpaw from Santo Domingo, 多明尼加共和國, 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 & 客場顏色FOX星期六, 一月 26
巴克萊中心在布魯克林
Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction
門票現已公開發售!
布魯克林 (十二月 12, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion 基思 “一度” 瑟曼 returns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteran Josesito洛佩茲 週六, 一月 26 live in primetime in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender 亞當Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger 杰拉爾德·華盛頓 在10輪的戰鬥. Tickets for the show begin at $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致電 800-745-3000.
門票也可在美國運通票房購買巴克萊中心. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
“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,” 說湯姆·布朗, TGB促銷總統. “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,” 布雷特說Yormark, BSE的全球首席執行官. “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.”
瑟曼 (28-0, 22 科斯) 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.
這位30歲的瑟曼, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez. 瑟曼, who lives and trains in Clearwater, 佛羅里達, 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,” 瑟曼說. “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 科斯) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. 綽號 “濱江洛基” 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 as leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,” 洛佩茲說. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens, chopping wood – really 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 科斯) 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, 誰是出生在沃姆扎, 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 在巴克萊中心. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.”
華盛頓 (19-2-1, 12 科斯) 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,” 說,華盛頓, “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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