Leo Santa Cruz Dominates Keenan Carbajal in Pay-Per-View Co-feature, Jesus Ramos Delivers KO Win, Plus Luis Nery Outpoints Carlos Castro In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action&Luke Santamaria & Omar Juarez Victoriousin PBC on FOX Action KlikniteOVDJE for Photos (To be uploaded shortly) Kredit: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boks prvaka LAS VEGAS (Veljača 5, 2022) -Former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time” Thurmanse vratio. Thurman proved he is still an elite welterweight, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over former super lightweight world championMario “El Azteca” Barriosin the main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“This was a comeback fight after two and a half years away,” said Clearwater, Florida’s Thurman. “I wish I had my best performance, but I did the best I could under the circumstances. “I grade this performance a C+ or B- for myself.”
In his first fight in over 30 mjeseci, the 33-year-old Thurman (30-1, 22 Kos) displayed the attributes that led him to the top of the 147-pound division. Thurman got off to a strong start and never relinquished control, at times punishing Barrios with hard shots.
Četvrti (26-2, 17 Kos) had his moments in his welterweight debut, particularly in the eighth when a left hook to the body caused Thurman to back up. The 26-year-old slugger from San Antonio, Texas also showed grit, gamely fighting back despite Thurman’s heavy artillery.
“Tonight I showed the Mexican warrior in me. I take my hat off to Keith Thurman, he’s a warrior as well. We gave the fans a great fight,” said Barrios.
ipak, it wasn’t enough to overcome what was a fine performance from the relentless Thurman. “We rocked him. We weren’t able to put him down and out, but we had a great performance and a great fight,” said Thurman.
“I want the belts. I want the champions. I want to be back on top, so whoever is willing to send Keith Thurman the contract, let’s go!" In the super featherweight co-main event, four-division world championLeo "Potres" Santa Cruzdelivered another vintage performance, overcoming adversity to win a wide 10-round unanimous decision overKeenan “Bedo” Carbajal.
“I went good rounds. If I had gone in there and finished him fast, I wouldn’t have gotten the experience I needed,” said the 33-year-old Santa Cruz. “I felt the long layoff a little bit, but I did my best and hopefully the fans loved it and want to see me again.”
Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 Kos) suffered a cut underneath his left eye and one along his right eyelid both from accidental headbutts.
Undaunted, “El Terremoto” dominated the action, hurting Carbajal (23-3-1, 15 Kos) several times on his way to winning every round on all three scorecards (100-90).
“We’re going to go back to the gym, get better and work on what we did wrong,” Santa Cruz said. “We want to unify and defend our title. We want all the champions at 126 funti. " Pay-per-view action also saw rising super welterweight sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos (18-0, 15 Kos) deliver a spectacular performance in the biggest fight of his career. The 20-year-old Ramos remained undefeated by knocking out dangerous veteranVladimir Hernandez (13-5, 6 Kos) na 2:21 of the sixth round.
“I was boxing him smartly and I wasn’t really looking for the knockout,” said Ramos. “He’s a tough, durable guy. I broke him down round by round, landing a clean shot that hurt him, so I got the job done.
The end came swiftly in the sixth when a Ramos overhand left caused Hernandez to lose control of his legs. Ramos proceeded to batter him to the head and body until referee Mike Ortega mercifully stepped in.
“We want to build our resume, like Floyd Mayweather did,” said Ramos. “He had Gatti, Corrales, Castillo and all the guys. That’s something you can’t take away from him and that’s what I want to do. I want to earn my reputation. I’m not here to have Instagram followers. I’m here to make a statement in boxing.” In the pay-per-view opener, former two-division world championLuis “Pantera” Nery paoCarlos Castroin the first round on his way to a 10-round split decision win in a tactical battle between super bantamweights.
“My experience was definitely a factor,” said Nery. “I have three world title fights under my belt and have faced tougher opponents than he has. It showed tonight.”
The action heated up in the first when southpaw Nery connected with a straight left that deposited Castro on the seat of his trunks. The Phoenix, Arizona native managed to rise and survive the frame.
The bout turned into a chess match in the middle rounds as both Castro (27-1, 12 Kos) and Mexico’s Nery (32-1, 24 Kos) had their moments. Na kraju, Nery’s defense and accuracy proved to be the difference as he won 96-93 a 95-94 on two cards, while a third judge scored it for Castro, 95-94. “I wanted to show everyone that I’m not just about haymakers,” said Nery. “If I wanna brawl and be tactical, I can do that too.
“I knew I could knock him out, but I wanted to win proving I could box too. I would counter-punch and attack the way I wanted to.”
Preceding the pay-per-view, the PBC on FOX main event sawLuke Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 Kos) overcome a stiff challenge fromAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 Kos) to win a 10-round unanimous decision in their welterweight encounter. Following a slow start, Santamaria found his footing, often switching from orthodox to southpaw and having success from both stances. Ramos was game throughout, but all three judges saw Santamaria winning clearly by scores of 98-92, 96-94 a 96-94. In the co-main event on FOX, super lightweight contenderOmar “El Relámpago” Juárez (13-1, 5 Kos) won a hard-fought 10-round split decision overRyan “Cowboy” Karl. Juarez controlled the early action, surviving a mid-fight surge from Karl (19-4, 12 Kos) to walk away with the victory. One judge scored the action 95-94 for Karl while the other two judges had Juarez winning by scores of 96-93 a 95-94.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIJE Thurman vs. Barrios saw former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring against former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlined a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Veljača 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
U suradnji značajke, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz battled Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while rising unbeaten Jesus “Mono” Ramos dueled Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown. The pay-per-view telecast began at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT with former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battling unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel.
Josesito Lopez Injured in Training, Forced to Withdraw AgainstAbel Ramos on PPV Undercard FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Headlined By Showdown Between Former Champions Keith Thurman & Mario Barrios LAS VEGAS (Siječanj 31, 2022) – Rising unbeaten starJesús “Mono” Ramoswill take on super welterweight contenderVladimir Hernandezin a 10-round showdown on the undercard of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Veljača 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay.
Josesito Lopez was injured in training and forced to withdraw from his bout against Abel Ramos in a pay-per-view attraction. Jesús Ramos vs. Hernandez replaces the Abel Ramos vs. Josesito Lopez bout on the pay-per-view lineup.
The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event begins at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT and is headlined by former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time’’ Thurmanbattling former super lightweight world championMario “El Azteca” Barrios, and also features four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz preuzimanje Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajalu ko-glavni događaj. Više, two-division championLuis Nerywill battle unbeatenCarlos Castroin the 10-round pay-per-view opener.
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Ramos (17-0, 14 Kos), the nephew of welterweight contender Abel Ramos, has paved his way to stardom with highlight-reel KOs, but has shown his ability to outbox opponents in his last two fights. After winning a unanimous decision over Javier Molina in May 2021, Ramos most recently dominated Brian Mendoza en route to another unanimous decision in September on FOX. Prior to those fights, the 20-year-old southpaw had scored five-straight knockout victories.
The 32-year-old Hernandez (13-4, 6 Kos) has revitalized his career during his current three-fight winning streak, most recently earning a split-decision over former unified champion Julian Williams in an October 2021 action fight. Hernandez’s previous outing had seen him upset longtime contender Alfredo Angulo in August 2020, with a July 2020 decision over Aaron Coley kicking off the run. Originally from Durango, Meksiko, Hernandez now fights out of Stockton, California as he looks to spring another upset on February 5.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIJE Thurman vs. Barrios will see former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring to take on former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Veljača 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
U suradnji značajke, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz will battle Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battles unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel. Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT with rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos dueling Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown.
“Moram dokazati da sam najlošiji čovjek u sportuu subotu navečer," – Davis “Svatko ima svoje mišljenje o ovoj borbi. Moj je posao otići tamo i dokazati da sumnjajući nisu u pravu," – Santa Cruz Trostruki svjetski prvak Davis i četverodivizijski svjetski prvak Santa Cruz sastat će se u Halloween Thrilleru u Alamodomeu u San Antoniju. Headlinning SHOWTIME PPV® Ove subote, Listopad 31 u Događaju predstavio Premier Boxing Champions Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime® Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s Sean Michael Ham / Mayweather Promotions SAN ANTONIO, TX – Listopad 29, 2020 – Tri puta svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz na kvadrat na završnoj konferenciji za novinare u četvrtak kako bi pregledali svoj dugo očekivani PPV SHOWTIME (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) obračun glavnog događaja koji se održava ove subote, Listopad 31 iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju na događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Dva najefikasnija borca u sportu, Davis i Santa Cruz borit će se za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji u meču koji suprotstavlja čudesnu moć Davisa protiv neumoljivog pritiska Santa Cruza.
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Evo što su sudionici tiskovne konferencije imali reći u četvrtak:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Moj tim i ja odlučili smo preseliti svoj kamp u Las Vegas kako bismo mogli imati savršen kamp. Potrošili smo 15 tjedana na treningu, tako da sam dobro pripremljen. Nadamo se da je Leo dobro pripremljen i dajemo navijačima ono što žele vidjeti.
“Znamo da će Leo doći s puno udaraca i da ću biti eksplozivan. Sve je u tome da obožavateljima pružite poslasticu. Zahvalan sam što sam na ovoj poziciji i spreman sam. Subota navečer bit će noć za pamćenje.
“Ne uzeti mu ništa, Yuriorkis Gamboa samo je pokušavao preživjeti protiv mene. Teže je skinuti udarce kad netko ne pokušava donijeti borbu. Znam da će se Leo doći boriti. Mislim da će me ova izvedba podići na sljedeću razinu.
“Mislim da ga ne moram nokautirati, Jednostavno moram tamo izaći i biti sjajan. Zaboravi sve ostalo, Jednostavno moram izaći tamo i pokazati svima da sam najbolji čovjek u svijetu boksa. To mi je glavni cilj.
“Michael Jordan znao je čitati novine i raditi ono što su govorili da ne može. To je ono što radim. Moram dokazati da sam u subotu navečer najlošiji čovjek u tom sportu.
“Leo će se doći boriti i samo se ja pojačam i radim ono što radim najbolje. Potencijal u borcu možete vidjeti izvana, ali morate vidjeti kako to zapravo izlazi u borbi da biste u to povjerovali. U tom sam položaju. Svi znaju da sam sjajna, Jednostavno to moram pokazati.
“Leo je pokazao da je vrhunski borac, i diže se protiv eksploziva, moćan borac poput mene. Mislim da bi pobjednik trebao biti u vrhu 10 popisa funta za funtu.
“Floyd Mayweather upravo mi je rekao da ostanem usredotočen unatoč svemu što dolazi s tjednom plati-po-gledanju. Prvo moram obaviti posao, ali i učiniti sve što dolazi s tim da budete sljedeća zvijezda s plaćanjem po prikazu.
“Jedan sam od onih boraca koji se znaju usredotočiti kad imam nešto veliko ispred sebe. Nitko od sjajnih boraca prije mene nije se smrznuo kad je vrijeme krčenja. Uvijek sam se mogao usredotočiti kad su velike stvari na redu. To sam učinio za ovaj trening kamp.
“Nisam zapravo fokusiran na nekoga tko nije Leo Santa Cruz. Ne mogu previdjeti Lea. Što se tiče bilo kojeg drugog borca tamo, oni mi trenutno nisu važni. Dokazat ću to usput. Ovo je korak bliže dokazivanju onog što želim dokazati. "
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“To je ono o čemu sam oduvijek sanjao. Kad sam bio mali dječak, Htio sam biti na ovoj pozornici. Živim taj san i jako sam sretna i uzbuđena. Nikad nisam mislio da ću to postići. Mislio sam da je to poput dobitka na lutriji. Ali hvala navijačima, Ovdje sam gdje jesam.
“Suočavam se s najboljim borcem u diviziji. Ako želite biti najbolji, morate pobijediti najbolje. Moram ići protiv najboljeg borca. Htio sam se izazvati. Znam da je ovo opasna borba za mene, ali želim se testirati.
„Oboje smo pretrpjeli i prošli puno toga da bismo došli ovdje. Nitko od nas ne želi se vratiti tamo gdje smo započeli. Tako da znam da ćemo se oboje sjajno boriti s navijačima.
“Imam srce meksičkog ratnika. Tata mi je rekao da se borim pametno, ali iako će to reći, postoje dobre šanse da se na kraju ponekad posvađam s njim. Bez obzira, naći ćemo način da ga pobijedimo.
“Zapravo se ne brinem hoće li biti underdog. Svatko ima svoje mišljenje. Moj je posao otići tamo i dokazati da sumnjajući nisu u pravu. Vredno sam trenirao da odem tamo i odradim tu subotu.
“Gervonta je najbolji protivnik s kojim sam se suočio. On je najjači borac s kojim ću se suočiti. Borbe Abner Mares i Carl Frampton bile su sjajno iskustvo za ovu vrstu borbe. Puno sam naučio iz te četiri borbe i od tada sam naučio puno više.
“Značilo bi mi da svijet postanem prvak petoligaša. Bilo bi to još jedno ostvarenje sna. Stavio bih prezime Santa Cruz tamo gore s najboljima.
“Gervonta je krupan momak i znam da će ga teško udariti. Ali trenirao sam s većim momcima po cijelom kampu i uspio sam podnijeti sve što mi se baci.
“Navijači žele da idete i napravite rat naprijed-nazad. Znam da se protiv Gervonte moram pametno boriti. Jednostavno ću se potruditi poslušati očev savjet.
“Definitivno sam se borio da utihnem kritičare. Ljudi su govorili da se ne želim boriti protiv velikih imena. Pa sam krenuo nakon najvećeg izazova u diviziji, a to je Gervonta Davis.
“Mišljenja prepuštam navijačima i medijima. Moj posao je izvojevati pobjedu i pružiti navijačima veliku borbu. Dat ću sve od sebe i sve to ostaviti u ringu. "
CALVIN FORD, Davisov trener
“Kamp je bio sjajan. Bilo je nevjerojatno. Zaista cijenim rad koji je uložio. Jedva čekam da vidim Tanka u ringu. Radujem se sjajnim nastupima oba borca.
"'Tank' je postigao puno stvari koje sam od njega tražio, ali ovo je vrhunac svih njih ovdje. Obje ove obitelji hodale su istom linijom s različitim stazama. Oboje imaju šansu da ovom pobjedom postanu velikani.
“Svaki put kad sada pogledam‘ Tank ’, Vraćam se na one mlađe godine u teretani s njim kao dijete. Sad je čovjek kakav sam ga uvijek gledala. On je obiteljski čovjek, poslovni čovjek i divan borac. Nevjerojatno je vidjeti jednog od mojih dječaka koji su odrasli. "
JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Otac i trener Santa Cruza
“Imali smo zaista dobar trening kamp i razumijemo važnost ove borbe. Leo je u potpunosti spreman za ovu borbu u subotu i očekujem da će sjajno nastupiti.
“Jako sam zahvalna što sam ovdje. Tako sam sretna što sam ovdje sa svojim sinom zbog tako velike borbe i mogu ga voditi i pomoći mu da ostvari svoj san.
“Znamo da je Davis vrlo jak i uspješan borac. Ali Leo ga je upravo iskoristio da ga motivira u teretani svaki dan, a to ćete moći vidjeti u subotu. "
STEPHEN Espinoza, Predsjednik, Sport i programiranje događaja, Showtime Networks Inc.
“Jedan od najvećih razloga zbog kojeg volim boks je zato što moramo svjedočiti mladićima, poput 'Tank' Davisa i Lea Santa Cruza, razvijati se i sazrijevati pred našim očima. Ovo je naša deveta borba s 'Tankom' i 13th s Lavom. Vidjeli smo ih zrele kao borce i vidjeli smo ih zrele kao mladiće. Vidjeli smo ih kako se muče, znoj, i trijumf. Vidjeli smo kako su postali očevi. "
"Sjećam se kad sam prvi put sreo" Tank ", bio je travanj 2016 u Washingtonu, D.C. Bio je na neteleviziranom donjem dijelu borbe Adriena Bronera. Već se borio, prišao je za vrijeme prijenosa i Floyd ga je predstavio. Sjećam se baš njegovih riječi, ‘Ovo je moj mladi borac. Pazite na ovo dijete. ’I od tada gledamo.
“Sjećam se da sam Lea prvi put sreo u lipnju 2012. Nešto prije svoje prve borbe za svjetski naslov. Bio je vrlo skroman, miran, blago rečeno, gotovo sramežljivi mladići. Vrlo različito od tipa o kojem sam vidjela u ringu 48 sati nakon toga. Poanta je, bili smo zajedno za putovanje ovih mladića.
“Oni se bore protiv šansi, doslovno od rođenja. Imali smo sreće provesti vrijeme s njima tijekom All Access. Otvorili su svoja srca, njihov um, i sami da podijele svoje priče. Najviše sam čuo da poteškoća u ovoj borbi nije u tome žele li je ljudi gledati ili će je kupiti, to je za koga će navijati. Jer ako znate priče ovih mladića, što su prošli, i što su doživjeli, to je nevjerojatno.
„Suština je u tome što kod ova dva mladića imamo dva najuspješnija i najpopularnija mlada borca u ovom sportu danas. Leo je od tada gotovo dosljedno prvak 2012. ‘Tank’ je imao rasprodaje ili u blizini prodaja u Los Angelesu, Baltimore i Atlanta, samo prošle godine. Ova dva izvrsna mladića su se potukla u subotu navečer. Morate poštivati njihovo putovanje, odakle dolaze, i poštujte timove koji dolaze oko njega.
“Znamo što će se dogoditi u subotu navečer. Leo će doći u ring, bacajte puno udaraca i pokažite brzinu aktivnosti koja se razlikuje od gotovo svih ostalih u sportu. 'Tank' će pokazati snagu, brzina, i atletičnost koja ga je učinila jednom od mladih zvijezda s najbržim usponom koje smo vidjeli u sportu već neko vrijeme. Iznad toga, to će ovisiti o njima, baš kao što to ovisi o njima cijeli život. "
O DAVIS VS. DEDA MRAZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vidjet će trostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški svjetski prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz bitka za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji s naslovom SHOWTIME PPV u subotu, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas.
U složenoj donjoj kartici bit će nepobjedivi rođeni San Antonio i WBA super prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario "El Azteca" Barrios braneći naslov protiv teško pogođenog Ryana "Kauboja" Karla u glavnom turniru i bivši svjetski prvak u super lakoj kategoriji Regis "Rougarou" Prograis odbiti neporaženog kandidata Juana Heráldeza u obračunu u 10 rundi. U TV prijenos otvarač, lagani kandidati Isaac Cruz i Diego Magdaleno borit će se u borbi za eliminaciju IBF naslova.
“U listopadu 31 svi će vidjeti za što sam sposoban," – Heraldez Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV®ActionSaturday, Listopad 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – Listopad 16, 2020 – Unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former championRegis "Rougarou" Prograis u subotu, Listopad 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV in a Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz live from Alamodome in San Antonio.
“It’s been a long eight-week camp preparing for Prograis,” said Heraldez. “We’re fighting a different style of fighter, which is a good thing because he’s the type of fighter who comes to fight. A style like this makes it easier for me to train and prepare.
“Prograis ima moć, ali morate ga sletjeti i tu nastupa moja obrana. Moja je obrana uvijek bila faktor i to je nešto što uvijek dotjerujemo i pronalazimo načine da budem oštriji. Na papiru su njegove isprave gore, ali u ringu sve to izlazi na vrata. Kad zazvoni zvono, Ne razmišljam o tome da je bivši svjetski prvak. Borim se i završavam posao. "
Heraldez se prilagodio promjenama nastalim treningom tijekom pandemije, i uspio je biti fokusiran tijekom cijelog kampa. Pripisuje mu infrastrukturu boksački klub Mayweather, gdje trenira u Las Vegasu, jer je pomogao da stvari teku glatko dok se priprema za suočavanje sa svojim najtežim protivnikom do danas.
“The pandemic has had a slight effect on camp like it has with everything else,” said Heraldez. “There are so many protocols and safety measures, so you can’t just rotate sparring partners as easily as you could before. Adjusting to wearing a mask in the gym and getting tested constantly are things you learn to get used to. The Mayweather Boxing Club has done a great job of keeping the gym clean and safe for all of us. A lot of my stablemates are here in Las Vegas preparing for big fights, so it’s a great feeling knowing that we can come to a gym where safety is the top priority.”
The unbeaten Heraldez will return to the ring after fighting former world champion Argenis Mendez to a draw in May 2019 na Showtime. Heraldez je sastavio impresivan niz pobjeda koje datiraju iz 2017 trijumf nad tada nepobjeđenim Joseom Miguelom Borregom, i uključivao je pobjedu nokautom nad Eddiem Ramirezom u veljači 2019 vodeći u borbu protiv Mendeza. Heraldez je nastavio usavršavati svoj arsenal u borbi protiv Prograisa.
“Moj tim i ja radili smo na raznim stvarima, poput mog uboda, ali najvažnije tamo gdje sam cijelo vrijeme u ringu,” said Heraldez. “Moja svijest o prstenu podigla je ovaj kamp. Moj trener i ja držimo stvari stare škole, nemamo trenera snage i kondicije, radimo na osnovama i postajemo bolji u svakom kampu. Boks je jednostavan. Držite se i pomičite i nemojte biti pogođeni. Trening koji treniram kod trenera Otisa Pimpletona pokriva toliko stvari kao što su kardio, tehnika, prsten IQ, itd, so my job is just to listen to my team and trust them when I’m in camp and in the ring on fight night.”
While Heraldez is looking to improve on the draw in his last fight, Prograis will be seeking to bounce back from his first career defeat, a memorable 140-pound unification clash with Josh Taylor. With both fighters hungry for a win on October 31, Heraldez expects an exciting night for fans.
“On fight night, both of our styles are going to make for great action,” said Heraldez. “We both bring a lot to the ring. We’re both fighting to be the best, but on October 31, everyone will see what I’m capable of.” O DAVIS VS. DEDA MRAZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vidjet će trostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški svjetski prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz bitka za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji s naslovom SHOWTIME PPV u subotu, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas.
U složenoj donjoj kartici bit će nepobjedivi rođeni San Antonio i WBA super prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario "El Azteca" Barrios braneći naslov protiv teško pogođenog Ryana "Kauboja" Karla u glavnom turniru i bivši svjetski prvak u super lakoj kategoriji Regis "Rougarou" Prograis odbiti neporaženog kandidata Juana Heraldeza u obračunu u 10 rundi. U TV prijenos otvarač, lagani kandidati Isaac Cruz i Diego Magdaleno borit će se u borbi za eliminaciju IBF naslova.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promocije, GTD Promocije i boksački klub Santa Cruz. Ulaznice su sada u prodaji i mogu se kupiti na Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome je proveo sveobuhvatan zdravstveni i sigurnosni plan kako bi zaštitio od širenja koronavirusa. Svi obožavatelji koji prisustvuju događaju bit će pregledani po ulasku i moraju nositi masku te slijediti smjernice za socijalno udaljavanje. Ulaznice će se distribuirati u blokovima sjedala poznatim kao "mahune" kako bi se održala udaljenost između grupa koje nisu iz iste stranke. Za više informacija, posjet Alamodome.com
Lagani natjecatelji Magdaleno i Isaac Cruz sastaju se Naslov Eliminator Otvaranje SHOWTIME PPV® Subota, Listopad 31 iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju na događaju Prezentirao Premier Boks prvaka KlikniteOVDJE za Magdaleno Training Video – Kredit: Armando Bareno NEW YORK – Listopad 9, 2020 – Bivši izazivač svjetskog naslovaDiego Magdalenopodijelio je uvid u svoj trening kamp dok se približavao borbi IBF-a za laku titulu eliminatoraIsaac Cruzkoji započinje SHOWTIME PPV (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) akcija u subotu, Listopad 31 iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju na događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
„Ovo je moja druga borba u radu s‘ Bonesom ’Adamsem iz njegove teretane u Las Vegasu,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “Zapravo ga znam od svoje devete godine, pa ga smatram svojim najboljim prijateljem. Povjeravam mu svoj život. Proveo sam neko vrijeme trenirajući za ovu borbu u Scipionu, Utah također, vukući bale sijena i radeći svakakve zanimljive bušilice. Dobio sam dobar sparing ovdje u Vegasu, a čak sam i otišao u Kaliforniju na neki sparing, previše.
“Bio sam na jednoj od posljednjih borbenih karata prije pandemije, i čast mi je što sam na prvoj borbenoj kartici sa živom publikom od početka pandemije. It’s been a hectic year, but I’m happy with where things are for me heading into this fight. Coach Adams has been doing a great job with training, but he also handles my strength and conditioning. He’s got a huge gym with a lot of motivated fighters and it’s great to be around that kind of atmosphere. And my fiancé has been handling my nutrition for my last four fights. Tako, it’s great to have her involved also.”
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. u veljači, dropping him in round seven on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision. He credits his team in training camp for the impressive performance against Dulay.
“I’ve always taken pride in being a professional, but I learned that I can be very dangerous with the right team around me,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “I went into that fight kind of being considered a steppingstone for Dulay, but I showed that I’m still a strong fighter. People counted me out and they made a mistake. I’m just super happy that I found Coach Adams and got a proper team organized around me. I was able to change people’s minds with just one fight. Now I’m in a title eliminator, and with a win on October 31, I’ll have my third shot at a world title.”
The 33-year-old has come up short in his most high-profile fights to date, dropping title bouts to Terry Flanagan and Roman Martinez, in addition to a 2019 loss against current lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez. With those experiences and an improved training structure around him, Magdaleno believes the lessons he’s taken from those fights will be instrumental going forward.
“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is to stay calm,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “When I start thinking too far ahead, that’s when things go wrong. Coach Adams has a great way of keeping me grounded and composed. He knows how to simplify things for me and communicate exactly what I need to do, which makes it less stressful for me. And we’ve done some other things, like correcting my footwork and the angles that I use.”
In the 22-year-old Cruz, Magdaleno will be opposed by a fast-rising and exciting Mexican fighter looking to make a mark in his biggest fight to date. With an 11-year age gap, Magdaleno plans to use his extensive experience to his advantage on October 31.
“Cruz is something I’ve seen before,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “I’ve fought lots of Mexican-style fighters like him who don’t have a lot of technical skill but possess a come-forward style. Tako, I think I’ll be able to go back to what I know. I’ll just have to stay fluid and pick Cruz apart. He’s a guy who likes to fight on the inside and throw lots of overhand punches and hooks. I’ll break him down like I did my last opponent.”
Magdaleno will look to continue his career renaissance against Cruz and put himself back on track for another world title opportunity. With all that he’s been through during his career, Magdaleno remains highly motivated to prove critics wrong and achieve his goal of becoming a world champion.
“What I know is that when everyone counts you out, you just have to believe in yourself,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “When I decide to hang up the gloves, it’ll be because I want to, not because others say I should. I have my confidence back now and I’m very happy with where I’m going . Being one shot away from the title that I dreamed of as a child is a huge motivating factor for me. And I fight for my family, previše. I’m a different person now. I’m more mature and I think I’ll be able to prove that to people in this fight.”
O DAVIS VS. DEDA MRAZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vidjet će trostrukog svjetskog prvakaGervonta „Tank” Davisi četveroligaški svjetski prvakLeo "Potres" Santa Cruzbitka za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji s naslovom SHOWTIME PPV u subotu, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas.
U složenoj donjoj kartici bit će nepobjedivi rođeni San Antonio i WBA super prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario "El Azteca" Barrios braneći naslov protiv teško pogođenog Ryana "Kauboja" Karla u glavnom turniru i bivši svjetski prvak u super lakoj kategoriji Regis "Rougarou" Prograis odbiti neporaženog kandidata Juana Heraldeza u obračunu u 10 rundi. U TV prijenos otvarač, lagani kandidati Isaac Cruz i Diego Magdaleno borit će se u borbi za eliminaciju IBF naslova.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promocije, GTD Promocije i boksački klub Santa Cruz. Ulaznice su sada u prodaji i mogu se kupiti na Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome je proveo sveobuhvatan zdravstveni i sigurnosni plan kako bi zaštitio od širenja koronavirusa. Svi obožavatelji koji prisustvuju događaju bit će pregledani po ulasku i moraju nositi masku te slijediti smjernice za socijalno udaljavanje. Ulaznice će se distribuirati u blokovima sjedala poznatim kao "mahune" kako bi se održala udaljenost između grupa koje nisu iz iste stranke. Za više informacija, posjetAlamodome.com
WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Takes on Ryan Karl; Former 140-Pound Champion Regis Prograis Faces Unbeaten Juan Heraldez; Lightweight Contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno Meet in Title Eliminator TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, Listopada 5 AT 10 A.M. CT! NEW YORK – Listopad 2, 2020 – Tri puta svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški svjetski prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas. The four-fight pay-per-view card will be the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hittingRyan “Cowboy” Karlin the co-main event and former super lightweight world championRegis "Rougarou" Prograis will take on unbeaten contenderJuan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. U TV prijenos otvarač, lightweight contendersIsaac Cruz a Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.
The highly anticipated main event will be contested at 130-pounds and will be fought for both Santa Cruz’s 130-pound title and Davis’ 135-pound title, which they each won in their previous fight. Two crowd favorites with massive followings, Davis vs. Santa Cruz is an all-action style matchup, with Davis owning a .957 knockout rate, while Santa Cruz is long established as one of the busiest punchers and best pressure fighters in the sport.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will be a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes will be at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, a 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.
“I’m looking forward to showing the world how hard I’ve been working in camp,"Rekao je Davis. “We are just a few weeks away, and I’m already in great shape. Headlining on pay-per-view has always been a dream of mine since I started boxing. I can’t wait to put on a spectacular performance against multiple division world champion Leo Santa Cruz. Thank you to my team, SHOWTIME, Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”
“Listopad 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” rekao Santa Cruz. “I’m going to fight a very tough opponent, maybe the toughest opponent of my career. Two titles are going to be on the line, and this will be my first time headlining a pay-per-view. So I’m going to do everything that I can to put on a good show. Davis is known for his power. But I think with my experience and ring IQ I can break him down. He’s probably going to be very aggressive in the early rounds. But if I do what I’m supposed to, and execute our game plan, I will win.’’
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promocije, GTD Promocije i boksački klub Santa Cruz.
“This fight between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz is such a great fight that we had to have it with fans, which will be a first for a major boxing event since COVID-19 started,” said Floyd Mayweather, President of Mayweather Promotions and a 12-time, Svjetski prvak u pet divizija. “Spremnik’ Davis is a special talent, a super skilled fighter and I have been in the gym regularly to watch and help him prepare for a tough opponent in Santa Cruz, who we all know always comes in shape and ready to fight. It’s going to be a great night for Mayweather Promotions, for boxing and for sports. The best fighting the best is all we can ask for.”
“We continue with the tradition of offering boxing fans the best matchups in the hottest divisions, pitting the best versus the best,"Rekao je Stephen Espinoza, Predsjednik, Sport i programiranje događaja, Showtime Networks Inc. “Tank Davis facing Leo Santa Cruz is one of the most exciting matchups of the year. You have a young, hungry star with devastating power in Davis and an experienced and absolutely relentless four-division champ looking to conquer a title in a fifth division. This is the type of matchup boxing fans have waited the entire year to watch. Two superstars in their toughest matchup to date battling for titles in two weight divisions at the same time.”
“Gervonta Davis is the most exciting fighter in the sport, and he’s set to headline his first pay-per-view card and set the world on fire,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promocije. “He’s up against an experienced, four-division world champion in Leo Santa Cruz, who is looking to take him down and hand him his first L on October 31.”
“Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz is one of the best matchups that can be made in boxing, with each fighter in position to score a career-defining victory,” said Tom Brown, Predsjednik TGB Promocije. “We’re excited to bring a historic showdown with world titles in two weight classes on the line to fans at the Alamodome. Davis vs. Santa Cruz presents a fascinating clash of styles, with Santa Cruz’s relentless pressure against Davis’ fight-changing power. Adding in three high-stakes undercard attractions, this pay-per-view is lined up to present drama in the ring from start to finish.”
Tickets will go on sale Monday, Listopad 5 na 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. This is the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. u ožujku. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the virus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask, as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Ulaznice će se distribuirati u blokovima sjedala poznatim kao "mahune" kako bi se održala udaljenost između grupa koje nisu iz iste stranke. Za više informacija, posjet Alamodome.com.
“The Alamodome is excited to host the Davis vs. Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV event and to bring these athletes to San Antonio,” said Steve Zito, General Manager, Alamodome. “Not only is this a great platform for these athletes and their fans, but the event will also spotlight San Antonio through nationally televised matches and generate economic impact for our community during these challenging times.” Davis (23-0, 22 Kos) burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® u siječnju 2017. U trenutku, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. U prstenu, Davis blends controlled aggression with blazing hand and foot speed, eye-catching power and sublime boxing skills. The dynamic combination of skills has made Davis a fan-favorite who filled arenas in Atlanta, Ga., and his hometown of Baltimore, Merilend, prošle godine.
The 25-year-old began his 2019 with a knockout of Hugo Ruiz in February, before scoring a second-round stoppage of Ricardo Núñez in his homecoming fight in July. Davis closed out the year by capturing his lightweight title via 12thround TKO of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December. Davis also owns a title-winning performance in which he dominated former champion Jesus Cuellar to capture the WBA 130-pound belt in 2018. Under the guidance of Mayweather Promotions, Davis will look to further improve his impressive portfolio with another title-winning performance in his first pay-per-view main event.
Borba iz Los Angelesa, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 Kos) made his debut at super featherweight last November by defeating Miguel Flores to capture the WBA title. Santa Cruz has made his name in the sport by engaging in numerous Fight of the Year contenders, including two thrilling featherweight title duels against four-time champion Abner Mares and two-division champion Carl Frampton each. He lost his featherweight title in his first match against Frampton in 2016, but reclaimed it in their rematch the following year.
The 32-year-old has competed in title bouts in 17 od njegova posljednja 19 borbe, while picking up belts at 118, 122, 126 and 130-pounds. The 130-pound title made Santa Cruz just the fifth fighter of Mexican descent to win titles in four weight classes, joining Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Jorge Arce and Mikey Garcia. Santa Cruz was introduced to the sport and trained throughout his career by his father Jose, along with his brothers Jose Armando, a former lightweight contender, Antonio. Santa Cruz will look to become a five-division champion in his first pay-per-view headliner.
The 25-year-old Barrios (25-0, 16 Kos) will be making the first defense of his world title in his hometown of San Antonio. Barrios captured his 140-pound title in his last fight in September 2019, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision over then-unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov, dropping him twice and fighting through a cut suffered on a head butt. Barrios trains in Oakland, Kalif. under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. The five-foot ten-inch Barrios debuted as a super bantamweight in 2013, eventually moving up to 140-pounds full time in 2017 where he is 8-0 with seven knockouts.
“The long layoff is finally over and fans can expect to see me go to war with Ryan Karl, who I know is coming to bring an aggressive fight to the table,” said Barrios. “I’ve stayed in great shape during this past year, so now it’s time for me to keep giving boxing fans exciting fights. I’ll be representing my city of San Antonio and as always, everyone can expect to see me as explosive as ever. Listopada 31, all the fans watching on pay-per-view will watch me make a statement as I defend my title.”
Born in Milano, Texas and now trained in Houston under the tutelage of top trainer Ronnie Shields, Karl (18-2, 11 Kos) will step in for his first title opportunity on October 31. The 28-year-old enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, with all three wins coming in 2019, including a knockout of Kevin Watts to avenge one of his losses in an immediate rematch. Karl also owns victories over Kareem Martin and then-unbeaten Jose Felix Quezada during his pro career that dates back to 2014.
“I’ve been training for this my whole life and I’m not going to let it slip away,” said Karl. “We’re working hard in training camp to put on the best performance of my career. We know what we’re up against in Mario Barrios, but I’ve come too far not to take full advantage of this opportunity on October 31.”
A staple of the 140-pound elite, PROGRAMI (24-1, 20 Kos) returns to the ring after losing his title in an exciting unification clash via majority decision last October against Josh Taylor. The 31-year-old won his title by defeating Kiryl Relikh by TKO in April 2019 and has also earned stoppage victories over former unified champion Julius Indongo, and then-unbeaten contenders Joel Diaz Jr. and Juan Jose Velasco. Prograis was born in New Orleans but lives and fights out of Houston.
“This is a huge fight and I’m very thankful to PBC for giving me this opportunity,"Rekao Prograis. “I haven’t fought in a year and since then I’ve done a lot of self-reflection and moved from L.A. back to Texas. I’m more focused than I’ve ever been and I can’t wait to get back to my number one spot in the super lightweight division. I have to be a world champion again and I won’t stop until that happens.”
The 30-year-old Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 Kos) can vault himself into the top tier of 140-pound contenders with a career-best victory over Prograis on October 31. Born in Northridge, Cal. and training out of the Mayweather Promotions gym in Las Vegas, Heraldez most recently fought to a majority draw last May against former champion Argenis Mendez. Heraldez’s pro career has also seen him score victories over previously unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego and tough contender Eddie Ramirez.
“It’s been a crazy year, but I took this opportunity to spend time with my family and sharpen my skills inside the ring,” said Heraldez. “There’s been a lot of great sparring happening at the Mayweather Boxing Club that I’ve taken advantage of. Ispred sebe imam žilavog protivnika, and that’s my only focus right now. I trust in my ability as a fighter and I trust my team to get me over the finish line with a victory on October 31. I’m thankful to Mayweather Promotions for putting me on such a large platform for this fight.”
Fighting out of his native Mexico City, Meksiko, Križ (19-1-1, 14 Kos) is unbeaten in his last 15 fights since dropping his sixth pro fight by decision. The 22-year-old knocked out 10-of-13 opponents between 2016 a 2018, before making his U.S. debut in December 2019. That contest saw Cruz earn a unanimous decision over Miguel Perez, which he followed up in February of this year by defeating Thomas Mattice by decision onShoBox: Nova generacija.
“Since I started boxing, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,", Rekao je Cruz. “I know that Diego Magdaleno is a very tough and experienced fighter, but it’s my time on October 31. The fans will see that I have what it takes to be world champion when I beat Magdaleno and announce myself as one of the best lightweights in the world.”
Magdaleno (32-3, 13 Kos) enters this fight coming off of an impressive victory over contender Austin Dulay in February that saw him drop Dulay on his way to a unanimous decision. The 33-year-old has challenged Roman Martinez for a 130-pound title and Terry Flanagan for a lightweight crown, while also battling lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in February 2019. A Las Vegas native, Magdaleno has won four-of-five fights entering October 31, including a 10-round decision over Artyom Hovhannisyan.
“I’ve been super eager to get back into the ring since my last performance,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “That win sparked a fire in me and got me as motivated as I’ve ever been. Now that I’m in a title eliminator, I’m even more excited to return to action. I’m facing another young lion, but he’s lacking the experience that I have. Training with Bones Adams has made a world of difference in my career. I’ve made a transition to being more composed and smarter in the ring. I’m here to make a statement and claim what’s mine. I’m never going to back down until I get that world title.”
PBC Boxers Continue to Engage Fans Through Social Media During Social Distancing
Keith Thurman, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Dirrell, Leo Santa Cruz, Gervonta Davis, Ostali Berto & David Benavidez to Appear on PBC Social Media Platforms Next Week
LAS VEGAS (Travanj 10, 2020) – Premier Boxing Champions boxers will roll into another week of taking to social media to engage with fans during social distancing. Each week PBC will present opportunities for fans to hear from boxers as they try to find ways to pass the time.
Former unified welterweight championKeith Thurmanappears on“Time Out With Ray Flores” live on thePBC Instagram pagethis Monday, Travanj 13 na 3 poslije podne. ET / 12 poslije podne. PT.
Former heavyweight championDeontay Wilderand former super middleweight championAnthony Dirrellwill appear on thePBC Podcastwith hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal. The Podcast will be available on Wednesday, Travanj 15 na PBC website, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spreaker and other outlets.
WBA Super Featherweight ChampionLeo Santa Cruzwill appear in the“At Home With…” serija, hanging out live on thePBC Facebook page u srijedu, Travanj 15 na 4 poslije podne. ET/1 p.m. PT. And in a special edition of“At Home With…”, WBA Lightweight ChampionGervonta “Spremnik” Daviswill be interviewed by former welterweight championOstali Bertolive on thePBC Instagram page u petak, Travanj 17 na 4 poslije podne. ET/1 p.m. PT.
WBC Super Middleweight ChampionDavid Benavidezwill appear on“Going The Distance” na PBC YouTube page četvrtak, Travanj 16. Benavidez will be breaking down his fight against Anthony Dirrell at 4 poslije podne. ET/1 p.m. PT.
Dodatno, “PBC Replay” will feature a replay of the full televised card for the first Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Mares showdown on thePBC YouTube page u subotu, Travanj 18 na 8 poslije podne. E / 5 poslije podne. PT.
This week’s schedule is loaded with some of PBC’s top attractions sharing their insights and life during these challenging times. Stay tuned. There’s more to come.
Las Vegas (Veljača 20, 2020) – Dvoligaški svjetski prvak Michael Spinks potvrdio je da će se pojaviti na šestom godišnjem Box Fan Expou u subotu, Svibanj 2, 2020, u paviljonu Cox u Las Vegasu iz 10 a.m. za 5 poslije podne.
Spinks će održati Meet & Pozdravite se sa svojim obožavateljima na njegovom štandu tijekom navijačkog događaja održanog tijekom vikenda Cinco De Mayo.
Box Fan Expo je godišnji navijački događaj koji se podudara s nekim sportovima’ legendaran, klasične borbe u Las Vegasu, uključujući Mayweather vs.. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez mlađi, Canelo vs. GGG II, i Canelo vs.. Jacobs. Usredotočen u dugogodišnji dom boksa – Las Vegas – ovogodišnji Expo obvezan je za obožavatelje borbi koji dolaze za ovaj legendarni vikend, s desecima profesionalnih boraca, promotori, i tvrtke uključene u boksačku industriju. Expo je najveći i jedini Boxing Fan Expo održan u Sjedinjenim Državama. http://boxfanexpo.com– @BoxFanExpo
Spinks će se pojaviti drugi put u ovoj godini’ Expo i potpisat će rukavice, fotografije, osobni predmeti i suveniri. Spinks će također imati robu na prodaji na njegovom štandu, a obožavatelji će također imati priliku fotografirati se s ovom boksačkom legendom također poznatom kao “Jinx.”
O Michaelu Spinksu Spinks je dvoligaški svjetski prvak, držeći neprikosnoveni naslov u poluteškoj kategoriji od 1983 za 1985, i linearni naslov u teškoj kategoriji iz 1985 za 1988. Primljen je u Međunarodnu boksačku kuću slavnih godine 1994. Kao amater osvojio je zlatnu medalju u srednjoj kategoriji na 1976 Ljetne olimpijske igre.
Spinks je brat bivšeg svjetskog prvaka u teškoj kategoriji Leona Spinksa, i ujak Cory Spinks, bivši prvak u poluteškoj i lakoj srednjoj kategoriji. Spinks je u prvom prošao bez poraza 31 profesionalne borbe, pobijedivši takve protivnike kao što je Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Eddie Mustafa Muhamed, Marvin Johnson i Eddie Davis na putu su da postanu neprikosnoveni prvak u poluteškoj kategoriji. Nakon deset uspješnih obrana naslova, Spinks je prešao u tešku kategoriju, i kao underdog pobijedio davno vladajućeg IBF prvaka u teškoj kategoriji Larryja Holmesa; u tome, Spinks je postao prvi vladajući svjetski prvak u poluteškoj kategoriji koji je osvojio naslov u teškoj kategoriji. Spinks jedini poraz u profesionalnoj karijeri došao je u ruke Mikea Tysona u lipnju 27, 1988. Međunarodna organizacija za istraživanje boksa i BoxRec Spinks svrstavaju među deset najvećih lakih teškaša svih vremena.
O Box Fan Expo-u Box Fan Expo vrhunski je događaj za ljubitelje boksa, što omogućava navijačima da upoznaju zvijezde boksa koje predstavljaju prošlost, sadašnjost i budućnost sporta. Uz potpisane autograme, susresti se i pozdraviti sa sadašnjim i bivšim svjetskim prvacima u boksu, roba ograničene naklade za prodaju, darivanja i još mnogo toga, ovo je krajnji događaj za ljubitelje sporta.
Prošle boksačke zvijezde koje su sudjelovale uključuju: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones Jr., Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Andre Ward, Mikey Garcia, Markos Maidana, Devin Haney, David Benavidez, Errol Spence Jr, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Vinny Paz, Mia St.John, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie brijači aparati, Michael & Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Claressa Shields, Teofimo Lopez, Brandon Rios, Jorge Linares, i još mnogo toga.
Izlagači uključuju promotore boksa, zupčanik, odjeća, oprema, energetska pića, dodaci proizvodima, radiodifuzni mediji, sankcioniranje tijela, i druge tvrtke koje svoju marku prikazuju obožavateljima i boksačkoj industriji u cjelini.
Tijekom sljedećih nekoliko mjeseci prije Događaja, tjedno će se objavljivati brojne zvijezde koje će se pojaviti na Boxing Expou.
Leo Santa Cruz Wins WBA Super Featherweight Title & Becomes Four-Division Champion with Unanimous Decision over Miguel Flores& Brandon Figueroa Retains Super Bantamweight Title with Split Draw Against Julio Ceja; Eduardo Ramirez Stops Previously Unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy in Round Four
Vito Mielnicki Jr., Omar Juarez, Dustin Long & Viktor Slavinskyi Victorious in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Prelims on FS2 & FOX Sports
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LAS VEGAS (Studeni 24, 2019) – WBC u teškoj kategoriji svjetski prvak Deontay “Brončana bombarder” Wilder continued his title reign with a one-punch knockout victory overLuis “King Kong” Ortiz in the seventh round of their rematch Saturday night that headlined a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Wilder made his 10thconsecutive successful title defense, tying him with Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, Tommy Burns and Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko as the only heavyweight champions to achieve that feat.
U revanš svog epa 2018 fight that saw Wilder rally back from nearly being stopped to knock out Ortiz in round 10, the fight again saw both men hold the momentum of the fight at different times.
Ortiz controlled much of the action of the fight as he sought to become the first Cuban heavyweight champion in history. Wilder was not very active in the early rounds, while Ortiz was able to effectively jab, move and throw overhand lefts to rack up rounds on the scorecard.
“With Ortiz, you can see why no other heavyweight wants to fight him,” Said Wilder. “He’s very crafty, he moves strategically and his intellect is very high. I had to measure him in certain places.”
Much of Wilder’s attack throughout the first six rounds was centered on his jab and a sweeping left hook that didn’t seem to land cleanly until early in round seven. With the seventh round waning, Wilder used a feint and a straight right cross to put Ortiz down, the first time he had been hurt at all in the fight.
“I had to go in and out and finally I found my measurement,” Said Wilder. “I saw the shot and I took it. My intellect is very high in the ring and no one gives me credit for me. I think I buzzed him with a left hook earlier in the round and I took it from there.”
While Ortiz was able to get to his feet, referee Kenny Bayless waived off the bout at 2:51 u sedmom kolu. Ortiz led on all three scorecards, by margins of 58-56 a 59-55 dvaput. Prema Compubox, Ortiz out landed Wilder 35 za 34, s 28 za 17 advantage in power punches.
“This is boxing,” Said Ortiz. “I said that one of us was going to get knocked out and it wasn’t going to go 12 kola. I was clear headed when I hit the canvas. When I heard the referee say seven I was trying to get up, but I guess the count went a little quicker than I thought.
“This was a great fight and I thought I was clearly winning,” continued Ortiz. “I got caught with a big shot and I have to give Deontay Wilder a lot of credit. I knew my movement was giving him problems. I landed some big shots and I thought I had him hurt. I thought I was up by the count and could have continued.”
In the ring following the fight, Ortiz asserted that he will continue his quest for a heavyweight championship.
“Deontay showed great will and I’m not ashamed with my performance,” Said Ortiz. “I know I can beat anyone in the heavyweight division. My career is not over. I’m going to work my way back into a big fight.”
Nakon borbe, Wilder told FOX Sports’ Heidi Androl that his goal is to unify the heavyweight division and become undisputed champion.
“Sljedeći, we have Tyson Fury in the rematch,” said Wilder.” It’s scheduled for February, pa ćemo vidjeti. Onda, I want unification. I want one champion, one face and one heavyweight champion – Deontay Wilder. The heavyweight division is too small, there should be one champion and it’s Deontay Wilder.”
U suradnji-glavni događaj, Lav “Potres” Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 Kos) became a four-division world champion by capturing the WBA Super Featherweight with a unanimous decision overMiguel Flores (24-3, 12 Kos).
“Winning this title means the world to me,” rekao Santa Cruz. “This is all for the fans who support me. I didn’t feel myself today and didn’t perform the way I wanted to. I’m going to get back in the gym and get a big fight in 2020.”
The action began to heat up in round three, as Santa Cruz began to find a home for his straight right hand that would help him control much of the remainder of the fight. Flores adjusted and used more movement to try to counteract Santa Cruz’s aggression and also focused on countering those right hands with body shots.
“I’m glad I got the victory,” rekao Santa Cruz. “Miguel is a good fighter, he gave me a tough fight and he proved he’s not a pushover. We put on a great battle.”
“It was a good fight and I showed I belong at this level,” said Flores. “I just went 12 rounds with Leo Santa Cruz. It’s not an accomplishment in itself but I slowed down his pace. Kao što sam rekao prije, it’s not only about throwing punches, but it’s about ring IQ and I showed I have it.”
Despite Flores’ tactics, Santa Cruz was able to stay in control and frustrate his opponent. Flores was deducted a point by referee Tony Weeks in round eight due to excessive holding during the many exchanges.
Santa Cruz held the edge in punches landed at 253 za 222, while Flores threw more punches than Santa Cruz by a tally of 1024 za 907.
“It was a close fight and I didn’t think he was landing too much,” said Flores. “He was busy but he wasn’t landing too many shots. I landed cleaner harder shots but he was just busier.”
Flores continued to try to rough up Santa Cruz and accidentally hit him with a headbutt in the ninth round that opened up a cut over Santa Cruz’s left eye. The four-division champion was able to weather that cut and finished strong on his way to a unanimous decision by scores of 115-112 a 117-110 dvaput. Watch highlightsOVDJE.
“I want to stay at 130,” rekao Santa Cruz. “We want the big fights in 2020. I want Gervonta Davis or Gary Russell Jr. I want to show the world I’m not scared of anybody.”
The pay-per-view also featured WBA Super Bantamweight ChampionBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa (20-0-1, 15 Kos) retaining his title with a split draw against former championSrpanj Ceja (32-4-1, 28 Kos) nakon 12 kruga djelovanja.
“I think I did win the fight,” Said Figueroa. “He put on a lot of pressure, but I fought better in the early rounds and I finished strong.”
Figueroa started the fight in control, closing down the distance early and using his activity and combinations to take early control of the action. Ceja’s strategy early was to counter his charging opponent, but he soon picked up the aggression to not allow Figueroa’s offensive momentum to grow.
In the middle rounds, Ceja began taking control, landing the more powerful punches while Figueroa continued to come forward, but was not able to land anything that slowed Ceja’s offense. Watch highlightsOVDJE.
Figueroa was able to weather the storms in the middle rounds and make it to the late rounds where he again picked up the activity and body attack. He was able to bust Ceja’s lip throughout the action, causing it to swell and bleed.
The punch output was impressive from both fighters, with their 784 combined punches landed good for the fourth most in super bantamweight history, while their 2,811 punches thrown were the second highest, prema Compubox. Figueroa earned a narrow 411 za 373 Prednost u punches sletio.
Nakon 12 kola, suci’ iznosi su 115-113 for Figueroa, 116-112 for Ceja and 114-114, which resulted in the split draw decision.
“This fight is for all of you fans who came here to see me,” said Ceja. “He was a man about it and he gave me the fight. I think I won, but I respect the judges’ odluka. I’ll definitely run it back in a rematch.”
Ceja was not able to win the title after failing to make the 122-pound limit at Friday’s weigh-in.
“I basically fought a person in a weight class above mine tonight,” Said Figueroa. “I’m pretty sure if he weighed 122, it wouldn’t even be a close fight. We have to run the rematch back but he better make the weight.”
The pay-per-view opener saw Mexico’sEduardo Ramirez(23-2-3, 10 Kos) deliver an impressive fourth-round TKO victory over previously unbeatenLeduan Bartolomej (15-1-1, 7 Kos) in their featherweight rematch. Watch the highlightOVDJE
“I said before the fight, I wasn’t going to let it go to the judges,” said Ramirez. “The first fight wasn’t a draw. I worked very hard for this and it turned out how I wanted today. I felt his punching power. On je dobar borac. I came here to fight. Viva Mexico.”
The fight began tactically, with Barthelemy looking to use his reach advantage to work off of his jab, while Ramirez sought to work inside and deliver power punches. U krugu od tri, Ramirez began to break through Barthelemy’s defense with a series of hooks late in the round.
Ramirez continued to come forward in round four, pressing Barthelemy and finding additional cracks in his defense. Late in the round, Ramirez broke through with a glancing right hook that he followed up with a perfect straight left that put Barthelemy down.
While Barthelemy was able to get to his feet, referee Russell Mora waived off the bout at 2:59 of the fourth round. Ramirez held a 73 za 52 Prednost u punches sletio, uključujući 27 in round three and 31 in round four.
“Nemam opravdanja,” Said Bartolomej. “The better man won tonight. I had a great camp and I was feeling good. But when I got out there I wasn’t really feeling my best. I turned around to try to walk around and get my feet under me after the knockdown. I wasn’t trying to stop the fight or anything and I thought I could continue. Now I just have to live with it and come back.”
FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Prelims on FS2 and FOX Deportes saw sensational 17-year-old prospectVito Mielnicki Jr. (3-0, 3 Kos) deliver a stoppage ofMarklin Bailey(6-6, 4 Kos) 2:31 into the second round of their welterweight affair. Više, rising super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez(6-0, 4 Kos) pao Kevin Shacks(3-5-3, 3 Kos) three times on his way to a TKO victory 1:59 into round six.
Additional prelims fights featured Tennessee’sDustin Long (3-1-2, 3 Kos) scoring a knockout ofMarsellos Wilder (5-2, 2 Kos) with a left hook that ended the fight 1:51 into the fourth round. Watch the highlightOVDJE. The opening bout of prelims saw Ukraine’sViktor Slavinskyi(11-0-1, 6 Kos) earn a unanimous decision over Mexico’sRigoberto Hermosillo(11-2-1, 8 Kos) after six rounds of super featherweight action by scores of 60-54, 59-55 a 58-56.
Three-Division Champion Leo Santa Cruz Seeks Title in a Fourth Weight Class When He Battles Miguel Flores for Vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title Saturday, Studeni 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
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LOS ANGELES (Studeni 13, 2019) – Three-division world championLav “Potres” Santa Cruz showed off his skills at a media workout in Los Angeles Wednesday as he prepares to battleMiguel “El Michoacan” Cvijeće for the vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title on Saturday, Studeni 23 in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Pay-View co-main event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view begins at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT and is headlined by boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world championDeontay “Brončana bombarder” Wilderdefending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban sluggerLuis “King Kong” Ortiz.
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Los Angeles’ Santa Cruz hosted media at City of Angels Boxing as he nears his opportunity to win a world title in a fourth weight class. Here is what Santa Cruz had to say Wednesday:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“I’m only focused on my fight because I know that Miguel Flores is going to bring everything he has to try to win that title. There are a lot of great champions in this division but I can’t think of anything past Flores.
“I’m expecting a classic Mexico vs. Mexico brawl. Flores is from Michoacan and the people from there have a lot of heart and they leave everything in the ring. I’ve seen him do it. He throws to the body really well. He has a good uppercut too. So I know it’s going to be a tough fight.
“We always work hard in the gym so that we can throw a lot of punches in the fight. We want to put the pressure on and give the fans a great fight and take home the win.
“I train hard no matter who the opponent is. That’s the only thing I know how to do. So I don’t think about any let downs, only about winning the fight in front of me. I think this is a great opportunity to introduce myself to the division.
“I’m going to go in there and fight hard for 12 rounds or as long as it lasts. I’m going to be smart and make sure I get the win. But we also always want to give the fans a great show from start to finish.
“I feel really good right now. I think I’m going to be strong at that weight and have extra power in the ring on fight night. I don’t spend as much time in camp worrying about cutting weight so everything else will be better because of that. I’m going to be ready for everything Miguel Flores can bring.
“I want to win another title for my legacy and so I can continue to give fans great fights. This is a great opportunity so I’m going to go ahead and make the most of it.
“It’s great to be on this card with such an exciting main event. You know that Deontay Wilder can knock anyone out at any minute. The heavyweight division is really exciting right now and I know Wilder and Luis Ortiz are going to give everyone something to remember. I want to make an exciting fight too and steal the show. It’ll be hard to do, but I’m going to go out there and try to do it.”
# # # ABOUT WILDER VS. ORTIZ II Wilder vs. Ortiz II will see boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world champion Deontay “Brončana bombarder” Wilder defending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz Saturday, Studeni 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View action live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Three-division champion Leo “Potres” Santa Cruz seeks a title in another division when he takes on Miguel “El Michoacan” Flores for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship in the co-main event.
Pay-per-view action begins at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT and also features undefeated rising star Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa making the first defense of his WBA Super Bantamweight Title against former champion Julio Ceja while undefeated Mexican power-puncher Luis Nery battles Puerto Rico’s Emmanuel Rodríguez in a matchup of former bantamweight champions.
