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 Fare clicQUI per Foto (To be uploaded shortly) Credito: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS (Febbraio 5, 2022) -Former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time” Thurmanè tornato. 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 mesi, the 33-year-old Thurman (30-1, 22 KO) 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.
Quartieri (26-2, 17 KO) 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,”Ha detto Barrios.
Tuttavia, 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 "The Earthquake" 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 KO) 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 KO) 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 libbre. " Pay-per-view action also saw rising super welterweight sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos (18-0, 15 KO) 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 KO) a 2:21 of the sixth round.
“I was boxing him smartly and I wasn’t really looking for the knockout,"Ha detto Ramos. “He’s a tough, ragazzo resistente. 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,"Ha detto 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, ex campione del mondo in due divisioniLuis “Pantera” Nery cadutoCarlos 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 KO) and Mexico’s Nery (32-1, 24 KO) had their moments. Alla fine, Nery’s defense and accuracy proved to be the difference as he won 96-93 e 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.”
Precedendo il pay-per-view, the PBC on FOX main event sawLuke Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 KO) overcome a stiff challenge fromAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 KO) 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 e 96-94. Nell'evento co-principale su FOX, super lightweight contenderOmar “El Relámpago” Juárez (13-1, 5 KO) 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 KO) 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 e 95-94.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS 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, Febbraio 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Nella co-feature, 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 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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 (Gennaio 31, 2022) – Rising unbeaten starJesús “Mono” Ramoswill take on super welterweight contenderVladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown on the undercard of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Febbraio 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 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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 assumendo Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajalin caso di co-main. Di Più, two-division championLuis Nery will battle unbeatenCarlos Castro in the 10-round pay-per-view opener.
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Ramos (17-0, 14 KO), 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 KO) 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, Messico, Hernandez now fights out of Stockton, California as he looks to spring another upset on February 5.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS 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, Febbraio 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Nella co-feature, 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. La trasmissione televisiva in pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos dueling Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown.
"Devo dimostrare di essere l'uomo più cattivo di questo sportsabato sera," – Davis “Ognuno ha la sua opinione su questa lotta. Il mio lavoro è andare là fuori e dimostrare che i dubbiosi si sbagliano," – Santa Cruz Il tre volte campione del mondo Davis e il campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Santa Cruz si incontreranno in Halloween Thriller all'Alamodome di San Antonio Headliner SHOWTIME PPV® Questo Sabato, Ottobre 31 in Evento Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions Fare clic QUI per le foto da Esther Lin / SHOWTIME® Fare clic QUI per le foto da Sean Michael Ham / Promozioni Mayweather SAN ANTONIO, TX – Ottobre 29, 2020 – Tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione di quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz si sono riuniti in una conferenza stampa finale giovedì per vedere in anteprima il loro attesissimo SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) scontro all'evento principale che si terrà questo sabato, Ottobre 31 da Alamodome a San Antonio in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions.
Due dei combattenti più elettrizzanti di questo sport, Davis e Santa Cruz si daranno battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight in un incontro che mette il prodigioso potere di Davis contro la pressione implacabile di Santa Cruz.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz è promosso da Mayweather Promotions, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita Alamodome.com.
Ecco cosa hanno detto giovedì i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Io e la mia squadra abbiamo deciso di spostare il nostro campo a Las Vegas in modo da poter avere un campo perfetto. Abbiamo trascorso 15 settimane di formazione, quindi sono ben preparato. Speriamo che Leo sia ben preparato e diamo ai fan quello che vogliono vedere.
"Sappiamo che Leo arriverà con molti pugni e io sarò esplosivo. Si tratta solo di dare un regalo ai fan. Sono grato di essere in questa posizione e sono pronto. Sabato sera sarà una notte memorabile.
“Non prendere niente da lui, Yuriorkis Gamboa stava solo cercando di sopravvivere contro di me. È più difficile ricevere pugni quando qualcuno non sta cercando di portare la lotta. So che Leo verrà a combattere. Penso che questa performance mi porterà al livello successivo.
"Non credo di doverlo mettere fuori combattimento, Devo solo andare là fuori ed essere fantastico. Dimentica tutto il resto, Devo solo andare là fuori e mostrare a tutti che sono il miglior ragazzo nel mondo della boxe. Questo è il mio obiettivo principale.
"Michael Jordan leggeva il giornale e faceva quello che dicevano che non poteva fare. È quello che sto facendo. Devo dimostrare di essere l'uomo più cattivo dello sport sabato sera.
"Leo verrà a combattere e si tratta solo di me che faccio un passo avanti e faccio quello che so fare meglio. Puoi vedere il potenziale di un combattente dall'esterno, ma devi vederlo effettivamente uscire in una lotta per crederci. Questa è la posizione in cui mi trovo. Tutti sanno che sono fantastico, Devo solo mostrarlo.
"Leo ha dimostrato di essere un combattente di alto livello, e sta andando contro un esplosivo, combattente potente come me. Penso che il vincitore dovrebbe essere tra i primi 10 dell'elenco libbra per libbra.
“Floyd Mayweather mi ha appena detto di rimanere concentrato nonostante tutto ciò che viene fornito con la settimana in pay-per-view. Devo prima portare a termine il lavoro, ma anche fare tutto ciò che è necessario per essere la prossima star del pay-per-view.
"Sono uno di quei combattenti che sa come concentrarsi quando ho qualcosa di grande davanti a me. Nessuno dei grandi combattenti prima di me si è congelato quando è il momento cruciale. Sono sempre stato in grado di concentrarmi quando sono in gioco grandi cose. È quello che ho fatto per questo campo di addestramento.
"Non sono davvero concentrato su nessuno che non sia Leo Santa Cruz. Non posso trascurare Leo. Per quanto riguarda qualsiasi altro combattente là fuori, semplicemente non mi interessano adesso. Lo proverò lungo la strada. Questo è un passo avanti per dimostrare il punto che voglio dimostrare ".
LEO SANTA CRUZ
"Questo è quello che ho sempre sognato. Quando ero un ragazzino, Volevo essere su questo palco. Sto vivendo quel sogno e sono molto felice ed emozionato. Non avrei mai pensato di riuscirci. Ho pensato che fosse come vincere alla lotteria. Ma grazie ai fan, Sono qui dove sono.
"Sto affrontando il miglior combattente della divisione. Se vuoi essere il migliore, devi battere il migliore. Devo andare contro il miglior combattente. Volevo sfidare me stesso. So che questa è una lotta pericolosa per me, ma voglio mettermi alla prova.
"Abbiamo entrambi sofferto e passato molto per arrivare qui. Nessuno di noi vuole tornare al punto di partenza. Quindi so che entrambi daremo una grande battaglia ai fan.
“Ho il cuore di un guerriero messicano. Mio padre mi ha detto di combattere una lotta intelligente, ma anche se lo dirà, ci sono buone probabilità che finisca per litigare con lui, a volte. Non importa cosa, troveremo un modo per batterlo.
"Non mi preoccupo davvero di essere il perdente. Ognuno ha la sua opinione. Il mio lavoro è andare là fuori e dimostrare che i dubbiosi si sbagliano. Mi sono allenato duramente per andare là fuori e farlo sabato.
"Gervonta è il miglior avversario che ho affrontato. È il combattente più forte che avrò affrontato. I combattimenti Abner Mares e Carl Frampton sono stati una grande esperienza per questo tipo di combattimento. Ho imparato molto da quei quattro incontri e da allora ho imparato molto di più.
“Per me significherebbe il mondo diventare un campione in cinque divisioni. Sarebbe un altro sogno che si avvera. Metterei il cognome di Santa Cruz proprio lì con i migliori.
"Gervonta è un ragazzo grande e so che verrà colpito duramente. Ma mi sono allenato con ragazzi più grandi in tutto il campo e sono stato in grado di prendere tutto ciò che mi veniva lanciato.
“I fan vogliono che tu vada a fare una guerra avanti e indietro. So che contro Gervonta devo combattere in modo intelligente. Cercherò solo di ascoltare il consiglio di mio padre il più possibile.
“Ho decisamente preso questa lotta per calmare i critici. La gente diceva che non volevo combattere contro i grandi nomi. Quindi ho seguito la sfida più grande della divisione e questo è Gervonta Davis.
“Lascio le opinioni ai fan e ai media. Il mio lavoro è ottenere la vittoria e dare ai fan una bella battaglia. Darò il massimo e lascerò tutto sul ring. "
CALVIN FORD, Allenatore di Davis
“Il campeggio è stato fantastico. È stato incredibile. Apprezzo molto il lavoro che ha svolto. Non vedo l'ora di vedere Tank sul ring. Non vedo l'ora di grandi prestazioni da entrambi i combattenti.
"'Tank' ha realizzato molte cose che gli avevo chiesto di fare, ma questo è l'apice di tutti loro qui. Entrambe queste famiglie hanno percorso la stessa linea con sentieri diversi. Entrambi hanno la possibilità di diventare grandi con questa vittoria.
"Ogni volta che guardo" Tank "adesso, Ricordo con un flash quegli anni da bambino in palestra con lui. Ora è l'uomo che ho sempre considerato come lui. È un padre di famiglia, uomo d'affari e un meraviglioso combattente. È incredibile vedere uno dei miei ragazzi tutti cresciuti. "
JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Padre e allenatore di Santa Cruz
“Abbiamo fatto un ottimo campo di addestramento e comprendiamo l'importanza di questa lotta. Leo è completamente preparato per questa lotta sabato e mi aspetto che abbia una grande prestazione.
"Sono molto grato di essere qui. Sono così felice di essere qui con mio figlio per una battaglia così grande ed essere in grado di guidarlo e aiutarlo a realizzare il suo sogno.
“Sappiamo che Davis è un combattente molto forte e compiuto. Ma Leo l'ha usato ogni giorno per motivarlo in palestra e sabato lo vedrai ".
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, Showtime Networks Inc.
"Uno dei motivi principali per cui amo la boxe è perché possiamo assistere ai giovani uomini, come "Tank" Davis e Leo Santa Cruz, svilupparsi e maturare proprio davanti ai nostri occhi. Questa è la nostra nona battaglia con "Tank" e 13th con Leo. Li abbiamo visti maturare come combattenti e li abbiamo visti maturare come giovani uomini. Li abbiamo visti lottare, sudore, e trionfo. Li abbiamo visti diventare padri ".
"Ricordo la prima volta che ho incontrato" Tank ", era aprile 2016 a Washington, D.C. Era sulla undercard non televisiva di una lotta di Adrien Broner. Aveva già combattuto, è venuto durante la trasmissione e Floyd lo ha presentato. Ricordo le sue stesse parole, 'Questo è il mio giovane combattente. Attento a questo ragazzo. "E da allora lo guardiamo.
“Ricordo che la prima volta che ho incontrato Leo è stato a giugno 2012. Poco prima del suo primo incontro per il titolo mondiale. Era molto umile, silenzioso, parlato dolcemente, giovani quasi timidi. Molto diverso dal ragazzo che ho visto sul ring 48 ore dopo. Il punto è, siamo stati insieme per il viaggio di questi giovani uomini.
“Hanno combattuto le probabilità, letteralmente dalla nascita. Siamo stati abbastanza fortunati da trascorrere del tempo con loro durante ALL ACCESS. Hanno aperto i loro cuori, le loro menti, e se stessi per condividere le loro storie. La cosa che ho sentito di più è che la difficoltà di questo combattimento non è se le persone vogliono guardarlo o se lo compreranno, è per chi faranno il tifo. Perché se conosci le storie di questi giovani uomini, quello che hanno passato, e quello che hanno vissuto, è incredibile.
"La linea di fondo è che in questi due giovani uomini abbiamo due dei giovani combattenti più affermati e popolari nello sport oggi. Leo has been a champion almost consistently since 2012. ‘Tank’ had sellouts or near sellouts in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Atlanta, just last year. We have got these two accomplished young men fighting on Saturday night. You have to respect their journey, da dove vengono, and respect the teams that come around him.
“We do know what’s going to happen on Saturday night. Leo is going to come into the ring, throw a lot of punches and show an activity rate that’s unlike just about anybody else in the sport. ‘Tank’ is going to show the power, velocità, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Oltre a ciò, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”
Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.
L'undercard impilato presenterà l'imbattuto nativo di San Antonio e campione dei pesi super leggeri WBA Mario "El Azteca" Barrios che difenderà il suo titolo contro il duro Ryan "Cowboy" Karl nell'evento principale e l'ex campione del mondo super leggero Regis "Rougarou" Prograis lo farà affronta l'imbattuto Juan Heráldez in uno scontro di 10 round. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.
“On October 31 everyone will see what I’m capable of," – Heraldez Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV®ActionSaturday, Ottobre 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – Ottobre 16, 2020 – Concorrente super leggero imbattuto Juan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former championRegis "Rugaru" Prograis il Sabato, Ottobre 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 has power, but you have to land it and that’s where my defense comes into play. My defense has always been a factor and it’s something we always tweak and find ways for me to be sharper. On paper his credentials are up there, but in the ring all of that goes out the door. When the bell rings, I’m not thinking about him being a former world champion. I fight and get the job done.”
Heraldez has adapted to the changes produced by training during the pandemic, and has been able to keep focused throughout camp. He credits the infrastructure at the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he trains in Las Vegas, for helping keep things running smoothly as he prepares to face his toughest opponent to date.
“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 su Showtime. Heraldez had put together an impressive string of victories dating back to a 2017 triumph over then-unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego, and included a knockout win over Eddie Ramirez in February 2019 leading into the Mendez fight. Heraldez has continued to fine-tune his arsenal heading into the Prograis fight.
“My team and I have been working on various things such as my jab, but most importantly where I am in the ring at all times,” said Heraldez. “My ring awareness has elevated this camp. My coach and I keep things old school, we don’t have a strength and conditioning coach, we work on the basics and get better at them each camp. Boxing is simple. Stick and move and don’t get hit. The training I get from Coach Otis Pimpleton covers so many things such as cardio, tecnica, ring IQ, eccetera, 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.” Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita Alamodome.com
Lightweight Contenders Magdaleno and Isaac Cruz Meet in Title Eliminator Opening SHOWTIME PPV® Sabato, Ottobre 31 from The Alamodome in San Antonio in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Fare clicQUIfor Magdaleno Training Video – Credito: Armando Bareño NEW YORK – Ottobre 9, 2020 –Former world title challengerDiego Magdalenoshared insights into his training camp as he nears an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator bout againstIsacco Cruzthat kicks off SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) azione il Sabato, Ottobre 31 from the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“This is my second fight working with ‘Bones’ Adams out of his gym in Las Vegas,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve actually known him since I was nine-years-old, so I consider him like my best friend. I trust him with my life. I’ve spent some time training for this fight in Scipio, Utah too, pulling hay bales and doing all sorts of interesting drills. I’ve gotten in some good sparring here in Vegas, and I even went out to California for some sparring, troppo.
“I was on one of the last fight cards pre-pandemic, and I’m honored to be on the first fight card with a live crowd since the pandemic began. 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. Così, it’s great to have her involved also.”
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. nel mese di febbraio, 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,” said 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,” said 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,” said 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. Così, 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,” said 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, troppo. 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.”
Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondoGervonta “Tank” Davise campione del mondo in quattro divisioniLeo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruzbattaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visitaAlamodome.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, Ottobre 5 AT 10 A.M. CT! NEW YORK – Ottobre 2, 2020 – Tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas. 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 "Rugaru" Prograis will take on unbeaten contenderJuan Heraldez in una resa dei conti di 10 round. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, lightweight contendersIsacco Cruz e 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, e la 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,"Ha detto 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, ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO, Promozioni Mayweather, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”
“Ottobre 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” ha detto 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.’’
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club.
“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, campione del mondo di cinque divisione. “Serbatoio’ 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,", Ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, 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 di promozioni Mayweather. “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,"Ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “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, Ottobre 5 a 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. a marzo. 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. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita 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, Direttore Generale, 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 KO) 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® nel mese di gennaio 2017. Al momento, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. Sul ring, 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, Md., l'anno scorso.
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.
Combattimento da Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KO) 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 del suo ultimo 19 combattimenti, 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, e 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 KO) 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, Calif. 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 con sette knockout.
“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,”Ha detto 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. Ottobre 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 KO) 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, PROGRAMMI (24-1, 20 KO) 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,"Ha dichiarato 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 KO) 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. I have a tough opponent in front of me, 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, Messico, Croce (19-1-1, 14 KO) 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 e 2018, before making his U.S. debutto a dicembre 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: La nuova generazione.
“Since I started boxing, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,", Ha detto 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 KO) 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,” said 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, Altro Berto & David Benavidez to Appear on PBC Social Media Platforms Next Week
LAS VEGAS (Aprile 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, Aprile 13 a 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. 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, Aprile 15 sul PBC website, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spreaker and other outlets.
WBA Super Featherweight ChampionLeo Santa Cruzwill appear in the“At Home With…” serie, hanging out live on thePBC Facebook page il Mercoledì, Aprile 15 a 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. And in a special edition of“At Home With…”, WBA Lightweight ChampionGervonta “Serbatoio” Daviswill be interviewed by former welterweight championAltro Bertolive on thePBC Instagram page il Venerdì, Aprile 17 a 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
WBC Super Middleweight ChampionDavid Benavidezwill appear on“Going The Distance” sul PBC YouTube page il Giovedi, Aprile 16. Benavidez will be breaking down his fight against Anthony Dirrell at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
In aggiunta, “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 il Sabato, Aprile 18 a 8 p.m. E / 5 pm. 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 (Febbraio 20, 2020) – Il campione del mondo in due divisioni Michael Spinks ha confermato che sabato apparirà alla sesta edizione del Box Fan Expo, Maggio 2, 2020, al Cox Pavilion di Las Vegas da 10 a.m. a 5 p.m.
Spinks terrà un incontro & Saluta con i suoi fan al suo stand durante l'evento per i fan che si è tenuto durante il weekend del Cinco De Mayo.
Il Box Fan Expo è un evento annuale per i fan che coincide con alcuni degli sport’ mitico, combattimenti classici a Las Vegas, compreso Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, e Canelo vs. Jacobs. Centrato nella casa di lunga data della boxe – Las Vegas – l'Expo di quest'anno è un must per i fan dei combattimenti che arrivano per questo leggendario fine settimana, con dozzine di combattenti professionisti, promotori, e le aziende coinvolte nel settore della boxe. L'Expo è il più grande e unico Boxing Fan Expo che si tiene negli Stati Uniti. http://boxfanexpo.com– @BoxFanExpo
Spinks farà la sua seconda apparizione in questi anni’ Expo e firmeranno guanti, foto, oggetti personali e cimeli. Spinks avrà anche della merce in vendita presso il suo stand, e i fan avranno anche l'opportunità di scattare foto con questa leggenda della boxe conosciuta anche come “Jinx.”
A proposito di Michael Spinks Spinks è un campione del mondo in due divisioni, avendo tenuto il titolo indiscusso dei pesi massimi leggeri da 1983 a 1985, e il titolo lineare dei pesi massimi 1985 a 1988. È stato inserito nella International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994. Come dilettante ha vinto una medaglia d'oro nella divisione dei pesi medi al 1976 Olimpiadi estive.
Spinks è il fratello dell'ex campione del mondo dei pesi massimi Leon Spinks, e zio di Cory Spinks, un ex campione dei pesi medi welter e leggeri. Spinks è rimasto imbattuto nel suo primo 31 combattimenti professionali, battendo avversari come Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Marvin Johnson e Eddie Davis in rotta per diventare il campione indiscusso dei pesi massimi leggeri. Di seguito dieci difese del titolo di successo, Spinks è passato ai pesi massimi, e come un perdente ha sconfitto il campione dei pesi massimi IBF di lunga data Larry Holmes; così facendo, Spinks è diventato il primo campione del mondo in carica dei pesi massimi leggeri a vincere il titolo dei pesi massimi. L'unica sconfitta di Spinks nella sua carriera professionale è arrivata nelle mani di Mike Tyson a giugno 27, 1988. L'International Boxing Research Organization e BoxRec classificano Spinks tra i dieci più grandi pesi massimi leggeri di tutti i tempi.
Informazioni su Box Fan Expo Box Fan Expo è l'ultimo evento di boxe esperienza fan, che permette agli appassionati di incontrare le star della boxe che rappresentano il passato, presente e futuro dello sport. Con firme autografe ospitate, incontro con i campioni del mondo di boxe attuali ed ex, merce in edizione limitata in vendita, omaggi e altro ancora, questo è l'ultimo evento per gli appassionati di questo sport.
Le stelle del pugilato del passato che hanno partecipato includono: 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, Marcos 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 Rasoi, Michael & Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Claressa Shields, Teofimo Lopez, Brandon Rios, Jorge Linares, e molti altri.
Gli espositori includono promotori di boxe, Ingranaggio, abbigliamento, attrezzature, Bevande energetiche, integratori, Media broadcasting, organi sanzionatori, e altre aziende che mostrano il loro marchio ai fan e all'industria della boxe nel suo insieme.
Durante i prossimi mesi che precedono l'Evento, ci saranno aggiornamenti settimanali sulle tante stelle che impegnerà la loro apparizione al Boxing Expo.
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LAS VEGAS (Novembre 24, 2019) – WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” 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.
In un rematch del loro epico 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,” Detto 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,” Detto 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 nel settimo round. Ortiz led on all three scorecards, by margins of 58-56 e 59-55 due volte. Secondo Compubox, Ortiz out landed Wilder 35 a 34, con 28 a 17 advantage in power punches.
“Questa è la boxe,” detto Ortiz. “I said that one of us was going to get knocked out and it wasn’t going to go 12 round. 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,” detto 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.”
Dopo la lotta, Wilder told FOX Sports’ Heidi Androl that his goal is to unify the heavyweight division and become undisputed champion.
“Il Prossimo, we have Tyson Fury in the rematch,” said Wilder.” It’s scheduled for February, so we’ll see. Poi, 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.”
In caso di co-main, Leone “Terremoto” Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KO) became a four-division world champion by capturing the WBA Super Featherweight with a unanimous decision overMiguel Flores (24-3, 12 KO).
“Winning this title means the world to me,” ha detto 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,” ha detto 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. Come ho detto prima, 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 a 222, while Flores threw more punches than Santa Cruz by a tally of 1024 a 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 e 117-110 due volte. Watch highlightsQUI.
“I want to stay at 130,” ha detto 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 “il Heartbreaker” Figueroa (20-0-1, 15 KO) retaining his title with a split draw against former championLuglio Ceja (32-4-1, 28 KO) dopo 12 rounds of action.
“I think I did win the fight,” Detto 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 highlightsQUI.
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, according to CompuBox. Figueroa earned a narrow 411 a 373 advantage in punches landed.
Dopo 12 round, i giudici’ totali erano 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’ decisione. 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,” Detto 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 KO) deliver an impressive fourth-round TKO victory over previously unbeatenLeduan Barthelemy (15-1-1, 7 KO) in their featherweight rematch. Watch the highlightQUI
“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. E 'un buon combattente. 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. In tre rotondo, 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. Verso la fine del turno, 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 a 52 advantage in punches landed, Compreso 27 in round three and 31 in round four.
“I’ve got no excuses,” Detto Barthelemy. “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 KO) deliver a stoppage ofMarklin Bailey(6-6, 4 KO) 2:31 into the second round of their welterweight affair. Di Più, rising super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez(6-0, 4 KO) caduto Kevin Shacks(3-5-3, 3 KO) 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 KO) scoring a knockout ofMarsiglia Wilder (5-2, 2 KO) with a left hook that ended the fight 1:51 al quarto turno. Watch the highlightQUI. The opening bout of prelims saw Ukraine’sViktor Slavinskyi(11-0-1, 6 KO) earn a unanimous decision over Mexico’sRigoberto Hermosillo(11-2-1, 8 KO) after six rounds of super featherweight action by scores of 60-54, 59-55 e 58-56.
Three divisione campione Leo Santa Cruz Cerca Titolo in un quarto di peso classe quando si combatte Miguel Flores per vacante WBA Super Piuma titolo Sabato, Novembre 23 a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Co-Main Event dalla MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas
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LOS ANGELES (Novembre 13, 2019) – campione del mondo tre divisioni Leone “Terremoto” Santa Cruz ha mostrato le sue abilità ad un allenamento dei media a Los Angeles Mercoledì mentre si prepara per la battaglia Miguel “il Michoacan” Fiori per il vacante WBA super piuma titolo il Sabato, Novembre 23 nel FOX Sports PBC Pay-Pay-View co-main event dalla MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.
Il pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT ed è in evidenza da più lunga campione del mondo dei pesi massimi di pugilato Deontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilderdifendere il suo titolo WBC in un rematch contro slugger cubano una volta battuti Luis “King Kong” Ortiz.
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Los Angeles’ Santa Cruz ha ospitato media al City of Angels di Santo Stefano come egli si avvicina la possibilità di vincere un titolo mondiale in una quarta classe di peso. Ecco cosa Santa Cruz aveva da dire Mercoledì:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“Mi sono concentrato solo sulla mia lotta, perché so che Miguel Flores sta per portare tutto quello che ha per cercare di vincere quel titolo. Ci sono un sacco di grandi campioni in questa divisione, ma non riesco a pensare a qualcosa di passato Flores.
“Mi aspetto un classico Messico vs. Messico rissa. Flores è da Michoacan e la gente da lì hanno un sacco di cuore e lasciare tutto sul ring. L'ho visto fare a lui. Getta al corpo davvero bene. Ha una buona uppercut troppo. Quindi so che sarà una dura lotta.
“Lavoriamo sempre duro in palestra in modo da poter buttare un sacco di pugni nella lotta. Vogliamo mettere la pressione su e regalare ai tifosi una grande lotta e portare a casa la vittoria.
“Mi alleno duramente, non importa chi è l'avversario. Questa è l'unica cosa che so fare. Quindi non penso a nessun lasciate Downs, solo a vincere la battaglia di fronte a me. Penso che questa sia una grande opportunità per presentarmi alla divisione.
“Ho intenzione di andare lì e lottare duramente per 12 tondi o finché dura. Ho intenzione di essere intelligente e assicurarsi che ottengo la vittoria. Ma abbiamo anche sempre voglia di regalare ai tifosi un grande spettacolo dall'inizio alla fine.
“Mi sento veramente bene in questo momento. Penso che ho intenzione di essere forte a quel peso e hanno potenza extra sul ring nella notte di lotta. Io non spendere così tanto tempo nel campo di preoccuparsi di tagliare peso così tutto il resto sarà migliore a causa di quella. Ho intenzione di essere pronto a tutto Miguel Flores può portare.
“Voglio vincere un altro titolo per la mia eredità e così posso continuare a dare ai fan grandi lotte. Questa è una grande opportunità così ho intenzione di andare avanti e fare la maggior parte di esso.
“E 'bello essere su questa scheda con un evento principale così eccitante. Voi sapete che Deontay Wilder può battere chiunque in qualsiasi momento. La divisione dei pesi massimi è davvero emozionante in questo momento e so Wilder e Luis Ortiz stanno per dare a tutti qualcosa da ricordare. Voglio fare una lotta emozionante troppo e rubare la scena. Sarà difficile da fare, ma ho intenzione di andare là fuori e cercare di farlo.”
# # # DI WILDER VS. ORTIZ II Wilder vs. Ortiz II vedrà più lunga campione del mondo dei pesi massimi in carica Deontay di boxe “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilder difendere il suo titolo WBC in un rematch contro una volta battuto cubana Luis slugger “King Kong” Ortiz Sabato, Novembre 23 a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View azione dal vivo dalla MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.
Tre divisioni campione Leo “Terremoto” Santa Cruz cerca un titolo in un'altra divisione quando assume Miguel “il Michoacan” Flores per il campionato WBA super piuma nel co-main event.
azione Pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT e dispone anche imbattuto stella nascente Brandon “il Heartbreaker” Figueroa fare la prima difesa del suo WBA Super Bantamweight titolo contro l'ex campione Julio Ceja mentre il messicano imbattuto potere-puncher Luis Nery battaglie Portorico Emmanuel Rodriguez in un matchup di ex campioni dei pesi gallo.
