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TWO MORE HIGH-OCTANE SHOWDOWNS ADDED TO WILDER VS. ORTIZ II FOX SPORTS PBC PAY-PER-VIEW SATURDAY, Noviembre 23
Unbeaten Rising Star Brandon Figueroa Defends WBA Super Bantamweight Title Against Former Champion Julio Ceja
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Undefeated Mexican Power-Puncher Luis Nery Takes on Puerto Rico’s Emmanuel Rodrenguez in Battle of Former Bantamweight World Champions
Highly Anticipated Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz
WBC Heavyweight Championship Rematch Plus Leo Santa Cruz Seeks a Title in a Fourth Division Against Miguel Flores in Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena
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LAS VEGAS(Octubre 22, 2019) – El invicto estrella en ascensoBrandon “El rompecorazones” Figueroawill make the first defense of his WBA Super Bantamweight Titleagainst former championJulio Ceja while undefeated Mexican power-puncherLuis NerybatallasEmmanuel Rodrenguezin a matchup of former bantamweight champions on Saturday, Noviembre 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View action live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view event is headlined by boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world championDeontay “El bombardero de Bronce” Wilderdefending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban sluggerLuis “King Kong” Ortiz. Three-division champion“El Terremoto” Santa Cruz will seek a title in another division in the co-main event when he takes onMiguel “El Michoacan” Flores for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship as part of the pay-per-view action beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.
“With these two all-action matchups added, the November 23 card is shaping up to deliver another memorable night of excitement on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View,” dijo Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “In addition to the Wilder vs. Ortiz rematch and the Santa Cruz vs. Flores title fight, one of the 122-pound division’s hottest young stars Brandon Figueroa will make his first title defense against a very tough opponent in former champion Julio Ceja. Rounding out the night is Mexican knockout artist Luis Nery and tough former champion Emmanuel Rodríguez, who will be sure to kick off the pay-per-view in style with another classic in the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry.”
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The 22-year-old Figueroa (20-0, 15 KOs) will look to make the first defense of his super bantamweight championship in his fourth fight of 2019. He knocked out Moises Flores in January on FS1 and won an interim super bantamweight title in April on FOX by stopping Yonfrez Parejo. Representing Weslaco, Texas, Brandon, the younger brother of former world champion Omar, has a seven-fight knockout streak that he brings into the ring on November 23, having most recently stopped Javier Nicolas Chacon with an exciting fourth-round knockout in an FS1 main event in August. He was subsequently elevated to full champion by the WBA.
“This is probably going to be the biggest test of my career in the first defense of my title against a solid fighter like Ceja,” , dijo Figueroa. “To be fighting on pay-per-view of the Wilder-Ortiz II undercard at MGM Grand is a dream come true. I’ve been working towards this moment my whole life. I attended Pacquiao vs. Thurman in July and the crowd was electric that night. I told myself while watching that fight ringside that I couldn’t wait to fight at MGM on a similar card, and now look at where we are. Ceja might have lost against Rigondeaux, but he put on a great fight and I know he’s going to come forward and brawl with me on November 23.”
Fighting out of Tlalnepantla, México, Ceja (32-4, 28 KOs) will look to rebound from a loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux on FOX in June, when he was stopped in round eight while leading on all three judges’ cuadros de mando. The 26-year-old knocked out Hugo Ruiz in 2015 to win an interim title before eventually being elevated to the full champion. While he lost the rematch to Ruiz, Ceja put together wins in two of his next three fights heading into the Rigondeaux bout.
“This is a great opportunity and I plan to win the world title again on November 23,” said Ceja. “I know what it takes to win and I will have the best training of my career for this fight. I hope Brandon Figueroa is prepared for fireworks. This title is coming back to Mexico for my country, my pride and my people.”
Nery (30-0, 24 KOs) is a power puncher who has stopped his last 11 oponentes y 15 de su pasado 16. The 24-year-old southpaw from Tijuana, Mexico will be making his third appearance on a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this year. He scored a dominant stoppage victory over McJoe Arroyo on the March event in Arlington, Texas and returned on the July 20 show to stop former champion Juan Carlos Payano. He scored a TKO victory over Shinsuke Yamanaka to win the bantamweight world title in 2018.
“I’m excited for another opportunity to perform on the biggest stage and show that I’m the best bantamweight in the world,” Said Nery. “Rodríguez is a tough competitor and he will help bring out my best on November 23. Mexico and Puerto Rico have a storied rivalry in this sport and I intend to make my mark in history with a spectacular win.”
The 27-year-old Rodríguez (19-1, 12 KOs) will also look to put himself back in position to reclaim a 118-pound belt with a statement win on November 23. Luchando fuera de la Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and defended it successfully against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. He most recently was stopped by unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May title bout.
“Switching opponents is no problem for me since we always train for different fighting styles,” dijo Rodríguez, who had previously been scheduled to face former champion Rau’shee Warren before Warren withdrew due to injury. “My Puerto Rican and Mexican people want to see a great fight and that’s what they will have on November 23. I know what Nery brings to the table and I’m ready for that. We are confident in victory and that in 2020 I will be crowned world champion again.”
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Deontay WILDER VS. LUIS ORTIZ II & LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. MIGUEL FLORES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS
Deontay Wilder defiende su título de peso pesado del CMB en una revancha muy esperada contra Luis Ortiz en FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View el sábado, Noviembre 23 en el MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas
Three-Division Champion Leo Santa Cruz Seeks Title in Fourth Division When He Battles Miguel Flores for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship in Co-Main Event
Boxing’s Longest Reigning Heavyweight Champion Battles Dangerous Cuban Puncher to Settle Score After Epic First Clash
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LAS VEGAS (Septiembre 28, 2019) – Boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world championDeontay “El bombardero de Bronce” Wilderwill take on his most dangerous challenger to date when he defends his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban sluggerLuis “King Kong” Ortiz in the main event of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Noviembre. 23 en el MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas.
Three-division champion and current WBA Featherweight ChampionLeón “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz will seek a title in another division in the co-main event when he takes onMiguel “El Michoacan” Flores for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship as part of the pay-per-view action beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.
Wilder and Ortiz will renew the rivalry they set in motion when they first engaged in an explosive showdown in Brooklyn that was one of 2018’s best fights. Wilder won that bout by 10º round TKO after Ortiz stunned him and almost had him out in the seventh round. The thrilling match featured plenty of twists and turns to necessitate a rematch.
Con un combinado 66 nocauts en 74 partidos, Wilder vs.. Ortiz II is a heavyweight duel that guarantees an awesome display of punching power. The first fight last year saw Wilder dropping Ortiz in the fifth round, Ortiz stunning and hurting Wilder in a seventh round that he won 10-8 on all the judges’ tarjetas, and Wilder eventually dropping Ortiz again with a powerful right uppercut that forced the referee to stop the bout in the 10º ronda.
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“We are thrilled to add this phenomenal heavyweight rematch between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz to an exciting month of entertainment at MGM Grand,” Richard Sturm, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment and Sports, dicho. “We can’t wait for fight fans to witness what is sure to be a ‘knockout’ of an evening at the Grand Garden Arena.”
Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs), a bronze medal winner for the U.S. boxing team at the 2008 Juegos Olímpicos, has more than lived up to the nickname “The Bronze Bomber.” The 33-year-old Wilder has knocked out all but one of the men that he has faced in the ring, making him one of the most feared single-punch knockout artist in boxing today.
The most active heavyweight champion in the sport, this will be Wilder’s third title defense in 11 meses. He is coming off a highlight-reel first round knockout of Dominic Breazeale in Brooklyn on May 18. Before that had one of the most dramatic matches of 2018 when he dropped Tyson Fury twice, including a stunning knockdown in the 12º ronda, on the way to a split draw last December.
Born and still living and training in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Wilder will return to fight at MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the first time since he won the heavyweight title with a dominant 12-round decision over Bermane Stiverne on January 17, 2015. The victory had even more significance for Wilder because it came on the birthday of his boxing idol, Muhammad Ali. The rematch against Ortiz will be his 10º defensa del título.
“When I fought Ortiz not only did he have the pedigree, but also he had the classification of being the boogeyman of the division,” Said Wilder. “I agree with those who say that Luis Ortiz was my toughest fight to date. No one wanted to fight him and they still don’t. In the rematch there’s more confidence and more motivation to do what I have to do. I’ve already seen the style before. It’s going to make it more fun. I can’t wait to see how he tries to handle me when I’m at my best.
“This is the second big fight for me under my company, BombZquad Promotions, and I’m very happy about that. We still have a lot of work to do to build it into the kind of company that I know it’s going to be in the future, but it’s coming along. To be able to do a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View at MGM Grand in Las Vegas under my own banner is fantastic.”
Ortiz (31-1, 26 KOs) has ripped off three-straight victories since suffering the only loss of his career in that first match with Wilder in 2018, including most recently winning a unanimous decision over Christian Hammer on March 2. El zurdo, who was born in Camaguey, Cuba y ahora vive en Miami, is one of the most avoided heavyweight contenders in boxing because of his vicious knockout power and crafty southpaw boxing skills. In the first fight with Wilder, Ortiz hurt Wilder with a textbook counter right hook that nearly made him the first Cuban heavyweight world champion.
Fuera del ring, Wilder and Ortiz share a common bond-they’re both motivated to fight for their daughters. Wilder’s oldest daughter, Naieya, nació con espina bífida, motivating Wilder to take up boxing to pay for her medical expenses. Ortiz’s daughter, Lismercedes, has a painful skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa, which results in painful skin blistering and Ortiz has worked to raise awareness for.
“I have to give Deontay Wilder a lot of credit for taking this fight because it shows he has the heart of a true champion,” dijo Ortiz. “He is not at all scared to take a dangerous fight, because let’s be honest, this is the most dangerous fight for him. In my opinion, he’s the best heavyweight in the world until someone beats him, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do on November 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View. ‘King Kong’ is coming to Las Vegas!”
A three-division world champion fighting out of Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) holds the WBA featherweight title and will be making his debut at super featherweight and seeking a title in a fourth weight class. The 31-year-old has been a dominant force in the featherweight division since 2015, including two thrilling featherweight title duels against Abner Mares and Carl Frampton each. He lost the belt in his first match against Frampton in 2016, pero lo recuperó en su revancha al año siguiente. Santa Cruz has competed in title bouts in 16 de su pasado 18 peleas, mientras toma cinturones en 118, 122 and 126-pounds and is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Rivera in his last fight in February on FOX.
“When I first started boxing my dream was to be a world champion and I’ve been fortunate to win three different world championships in three different divisions,” dijo Santa Cruz. “I couldn’t imagine winning championships in four divisions. It’s something I never really dreamed of and I’m very happy about this opportunity.
“I know Flores is another tough Mexican boxer like me. He always comes forward, so it’s going to be a fun fight for the fans. I’m really looking forward to fighting again in Las Vegas at MGM Grand. It’s going to be a really exciting atmosphere because you have Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz in a heavyweight championship fight, and Deontay always knocks his opponents out, but we’re hoping that our fight will steal the night.”
Flores (24-2, 12 KOs) was originally scheduled to fight Santa Cruz for the featherweight title in February, but severely sprained his ankle in training and had to withdraw from the fight. Nacido en México, but raised in and fighting out of Houston, Flores rose up the rankings with victories over Ryan Kielczweski, Ruben Tamayo and Mario Briones. After suffering a loss to Dat Nguyen and seeking to rebound, Flores was ahead on the scorecards against Chris Avalos in a fight on FS1 when the contest was stopped due to a cut on Flores’ eyebrow that was controversially ruled to have come from a punch. Flores bounced back from that loss to stop Raul Chirino in April 2018 and also scored a TKO victory against Luis May in his most recent fight on June 29 after the ankle injury.
“I’m extremely excited to be getting this opportunity once again to fight Leo Santa Cruz and win a world title,” dijo Flores. “Being the co-main event on this FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card with Wilder vs. Ortiz headlining is incredible. This is a dream come true for me, and I’m going to take advantage of the situation. This moment in my life is something I’ve envisioned since I was a kid. On November 23, you will see the best version of myself as I plan to be in the best shape of my life, with the goal of becoming a world champion, and what better way to do it than in Las Vegas at MGM Grand. Leo and I are going to put on a great show, que puedes garantizar.”
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lucha por el título de peso medio de la semana pasada entre Canelo Álvarez y Daniel Jacobs también contó con la anual Expo Fan Box, celebrado en el Centro de Convenciones de Las Vegas. Los recuerdos increíbles en acción pantalla y el boxeo amateur en vivo complementan una serie de luchadores campeón del mundo pasado y presente se encuentran disponibles para la rápida y saluda.
Como fan de boxeo de toda la vida, que era una pena que sólo tenía un poco más de dos horas para pasar en el evento antes de regresar a la arena T-Mobile para el inicio de los combates preliminares. El tiempo que pude pasar fue totalmente agradable. Los precios eran razonables para cumplir con estas leyendas pugilístico y tienen unos momentos para hablar y tomar fotos. La media $20 -$25 precio para una sesión de fotos fue significativamente menor que lo que se habría perdido en el casino en un solo giro de la ruleta.
James Toney estaba allí con un traje, demostrando que incluso se puede hacer con estilo vistazo a cuadros. Para un tipo conocido por carácter hosco, Él fue muy servicial y mencionó que él estará en Filadelfia para un espectáculo en vivo de junio 7 y las esperanzas me vea.
En la cabina de al lado era más Salón de la Fama emisora Al Berstein, que tuve el privilegio de entrevistar en 2011. Cuando se le dijo de mi admiración por su trabajo con clase y ser un fan desde sus días con Barry Tompkins en las peleas de ESPN la noche del jueves, era humilde y agradecido.
La línea para cumplir con Roy Jones Jr. fue largo, pero vale la pena la espera. Si bien el tiempo para hablar con Roy fue corta, Pude mencionar el honor que fue para cumplir con uno de los mayores artistas de mi generación y cómo me sentaba sólo unos pocos pies de distancia de él cuando estaba en el set Creed II.
Mientras que la línea para cumplir con el legendario Sugar Ray Leonard excepcionalmente fue largo, se podía ver que estaba realmente disfrutando, parpadeante que un millón de dólares sonrisa y haciendo su famosa foto op-puños levantados con los aficionados. Desafortunadamente, con corto tiempo de funcionamiento, No he tenido la oportunidad de conocer a uno de mis luchadores favoritos crecimiento. Me hubiera gustado que le han mostrado una foto de cuando tenía cuatro años de edad, pivotar lejos en la Bolsa de boxeo Sugar Ray Leonard se me dio.
Unos pocos pies de distancia fue uno de los rivales más famosos de Sugar Ray, el gran Thomas “Hitman” Hearns. Mientras que el Hitman ha mostrado cierta desaceleración ya que tiene edad, todavía resulta ser una figura imponente, pero ahora se sustituye la mirada temible con una cálida sonrisa.
También viene para encontrarse con Thomas Hearns fue el actual campeón de la FIB súper pluma Tevin Farmer, un compañero de Filadelfia, que he tenido la oportunidad de ver crecer a partir de una 7-4-1 oficial a un boxeador 29-4-1 campeón del mundo.
Mi visita no estaría completa sin detenerse a ver “El Pazmanian Diablo” Vinny Paz, siempre uno de mis luchadores favoritos de acción y personalidades carismáticas. En lugar de un apretón de manos, me recibió con un gran abrazo y expresó su decepción de que mi padre no se unió a mí en la expo.
En el marco de tiempo corto, era imposible cumplir con todos los grandes luchadores allí, incluyendo a Michael Spinks, Riddick Bowe, Errol Spence, Anthony Dirrell, y máquinas de afeitar Earnie. Con él que es el fin de semana del Cinco de Mayo, las líneas para algunas de las leyendas mexicanas envuelven alrededor del piso del centro de convenciones. Mikey García, Marco Antonio Barerra, Erik Morales, y Juan Manuel Márquez todo resultó ser excepcionalmente popular. Pero nada comparado con el rugido de la multitud a favor de México, cuando se introdujo el gran Julio César Chávez.
Asistir a este evento fue un sueño hecho realidad y sólo podía gustaría tener más tiempo para estar en el evento. Todo fue hecho de manera profesional y los asistentes eran más que complaciente.
Felicitaciones a Box Fan Expo para tal evento excepcional.
Escuchar a nuestro show episodio de radio desde principios de esta semana Para mayor comprensión de Tony “El Tornado” Penecale sobre este evento.
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ICONO boxeo y 8 veces campeón del mundo Thomas Hearns confirmados para 5ta edición anual de la caja del ventilador EXPO, DURING CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, Sábado MAYO 4, EN LAS VEGAS
LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. COTIZACIONES DE LA CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA FINAL DE RAFAEL RIVERA & FOTOS
CAMPEONES DE BOXEO PREMIER EN FOX & FOX DEPORTES: LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. COTIZACIONES DEL ENTRENAMIENTO DE RAFAEL RIVERA MEDIA & FOTOS
Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. & Four-Division Champion Mikey Garcia to Square Off at Unprecedented Live Press Conference on FOX & FOX Deportes This Saturday, Febrero 16 en 4:30 p.m. Y / 1:30 p.m. PT from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Vivo
Fighters to Preview Blockbuster Showdown During Nationally Televised Press Conference Leading up to Saturday, Marzo 16 FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from AT&T Stadium de Arlington, Texas
LOS ANGELES(Febrero 11, 2019) – Unbeaten welterweight championErrol Spence Jr.and undefeated four-division championMikey Garcíawill go face-to-face at a special FOX PBC PRESS CONFERENCE that will air live on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday, Febrero 16 en 4:30 p.m. Y / 1:30 p.m. PT from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles.
“Errol Spence Jr. versus Mikey Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of the year and having them face off before a live audience on network television is an unprecedented and unique way to build interest for this fight,” said Bill Wanger, Vicepresidente ejecutivo de programación, Investigación y operaciones en vivo, FOX Sports. “We’re excited to highlight these two undefeated fighters before they go toe-to-toe in the ring.”
“This is a historic occasion. I can’t recall the last time, if ever, in my 30 years in the sport when there has been a press conference live on broadcast television,” dijo Tom Brown, Presidente de TGB promociones. “It’s just further proof of the commitment that FOX has to the sport and the PBC boxers. It’s also a win for the fans who tune-in because they will get a sneak peek at what awaits when these two champions step into the ring at AT&T Stadium de Arlington, Texas on March 16.”
“Spence vs. Garcia is a more than a fight. It is an event that will determine who is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world,” dijo Richard Schaefer, Presidente y CEO de Ringstar Sports. “It is an event that transcends boxing. The legendary AT&T Stadium is the perfect host for this event, where two champions in the prime of their careers will put their records and their legacies on the line. En marzo 16, the world will be watching and witness one of the biggest events of our generation.”
The hour-long show on FOX will be hosted by Kate Abdo along with analysts Ray Mancini and newly crowned IBF World Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant. Kenny Albert hosts the press conference with fighters in the ring, while Jimmy Lennon Jr. introduces fighters. Heidi Androl serves as the reporter, adding interviews during the show. Spence and Garcia will preview their upcoming FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View showdown taking place Saturday, Marzo 16 A partir de&T Stadium de Arlington, Texas.
Boxing fans can tune-in at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT for more PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes coverage as a three-fight broadcast kicks off from Microsoft Theater with WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz defending his title against Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event.