YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO,WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBCPAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROMT-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Robert Guerrero, Μαρκ Μαγκσαγιό & Carlos Castro Victorious InPay-Per-View Undercard Action &Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action Live on FOX Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor photos from Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
LAS VEGAS (Αύγουστος 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Γιορντένις Ugasshone bright on the biggest of stages.
A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the greatManny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.
“I’m very excited but, most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this moment in the ring today,” Ugas said afterward. “I told you, I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight.”
“I’m very emotional. A lot of people say Cubans can’t win the big fight. Έτσι, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”
Pacquiao, όπως πάντα, was gracious in defeat.
“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,” said Pacquiao. “Thank you to all of you. I want to thank all my fans and the media. For many decades, the press, media and boxing fans were always behind us, supporting us. That’s why we’re here, why we became popular and why we accomplished our dreams as a fighter.
“I am a fighter outside and inside the ring. I look forward to returning to the Philippines and helping them during this pandemic.”
Ugas used his size, strength and length to keep Pacquiao guessing, slowly wearing down boxing’s only eight-division champ to win in decisive fashion.
Pacquiao, 42 (67-8-2, 39 KOs), promised a fast start and lived up to his word in the first, darting in and out with combinations. Unfazed, the 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 KOs) maintained a tight guard. Στη δεύτερη, he unveiled his long left jab, alternating it up and downstairs as Pacquiao struggled to get inside.
Pacquiao began the third with a short left but Ugas silenced the crowd with power shots of his own. The Cuban began landing a looping right in the fourth, a punch Pacquiao struggled with the entire night.
Following a close fifth, Ugas regained the upper hand in the sixth, working the jab and delivering well-placed punches to the body. Two-way action brought the crowd to their feet in the seventh as they shouted “Manny! Μάνι! Μάνι!” Ugas remained poised, pushing the Philippine Senator back with more rights.
“My trainer, Ismael Salas, and I had a plan,” said Ugas. “We were going to move him around; we were going to use the jab and keep him off balance. That was the whole game plan.”
Ugas controlled the eighth, and the raucous audience responded to more punishing rights by Ugas. Sensing the fight slipping away, Pacquiao picked up the pace in the ninth. Ακόμη, the harder shots came from Ugas.
Early in the 10ου, a Pacquiao left forced Ugas to clinch. The momentum was short-lived. Ugas had now found a home for his right and was throwing it with regularity. Ο 12ουwas particularly one-sided. Ugas repeatedly landed the right, hurting Pacquiao on several occasions and opening a cut near his left eye.
“The right hand was a shot I had planned to use on Manny,” said Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”
The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Στιγμές αργότερα, three judges scored the bout in his favor, one turning in a 115-113 card while the other two had it 116-112.
“In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao in the ring,” Pacquiao said. “I don’t know. Let me rest first, relax and make a decision if I’ll continue to fight or not.”
“He’s a legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived,” Ugas said of his opponent. “I’ll always respect him not only as a great fighter but outside the ring. I also admire that he fights for his country, as I do. I want to free Cuba.”
Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KOs) battled his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over«Κακός» Βίκτορ Ορτίθ (32-7-3, 25 KOs).
All three judges scored the bout 96-94.
“It felt good to be back in the ring with fans and I definitely fed off of their energy,” said Guerrero. “I knew this was going to be an all-out war. Victor Ortiz brought the best out of me tonight. It was back and forth action the entire fight and I came out on top as I predicted.”
Much of the action was fought on the inside where Guerrero landed the cleaner shots. After a feel-out opener, Guerrero came alive in the second, stunning Ortiz with a series of power shots.
Round after round, the two former world champions unloaded short shots in close quarters with each refusing to take a backward step. Guerrero capped off his performance with a strong 10ου πλαίσιο, which proved to be the difference on the cards.
“Νόμιζα ότι κέρδισε. Είναι αυτό που είναι,” said Ortiz. «Ήταν ένας στενός αγώνας. He didn’t hurt me. A couple times I got caught off balance but that was it. I should have boxed a little better, but hey, he did what he had to do.”
“Now I’m ready to step up and fight anyone they put in front of me,” said Guerrero. “I have a lot left in me and I’m in this sport to win another world title. I dedicate this fight to my family and I give all the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ.”
In a star-making performance, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout ofΙούλιος Ceja (32-5-1, 28 KOs), putting the former world champion away in the 10ουround of their WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator.
“I just worked a lot on the straight punches,” said Magsayo. “I kept working it round after round and when I saw he was hurt, I followed up.
“I’m so glad for the outcome. I expected his style to make it happen and I expected a knockout tonight.”
It looked like it might be an early night when a counter left hook from Magsayo floored Ceja in the first. Mexico’s Ceja gamely rose and worked his way back into the fight, slowing Magsayo down with combinations to the ribs.
Ceja’s work paid off late in the fifth when a left uppercut introduced Magsayo to the canvas. The 26-year-old slugger made it to his feet. The bell sounded moments later.
Ceja attacked the body with abandon in the sixth and seventh but it was Magsayo who found his second wind late. His fast hands and feet allowed him to dictate the action in the eighth. He enjoyed an even better ninth, flashing his left in the forms of jabs and hooks.
With the fight seemingly hanging in the balance, Magsayo let it all hang out in the tenth. As Ceja sought refuge along the ropes, Magsayo uncorked a picture-perfect one-two flush on the Mexican’s jaw. Ceja sagged to the mat, helped along the way by another right. No count was needed. Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout at 0:50 της 10ου γύρος.
“I got knocked down and was surprised, but I focused my mind on what I wanted, a world championship shot,” said Magsayo. “It’s my dream today and now it’s coming true. Hopefully my next fight is a world title shot.”
In the pay-per-view opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 KOs) turned in the finest performance of his career, stopping former world title challengerΌσκαρ Εσκάντον (26-6, 18 KOs) στην 10ουround of their back-and-forth featherweight encounter.
“Escandón has been in there with the best. He’s gone a lot of rounds with world champions,»Είπε ο Κάστρο. “But it was just a matter of time, picking our punches. I sat down a little more on my shots. I’ve been with Manny Robles for only four months. With a little more time, I think we’ll be able to dominate the division.”
Castro used his height and reach to keep Escandón at bay early on. Escandón was game throughout. Late in the first, he pinned Castro against the ropes and buckled him with a hard left hook.
“I knew it was going to be a slow start,” Castro said. “Manny Robles taught me a lot, but a year and a half out of the ring, a new coach—it’s always different. Sparring and training is always different from fights, so I feel great and happy for the opportunity. I have to keep progressing.”
By the start of the second, Castro was back to using his jab and timely footwork. His punch output increased with each passing round.
Escandón began to show signs of wear in the fifth. Castro was now landing to head and body with regularity. Early in the seventh, Escandón was badly wobbled by a right hand. Castro pounced, unloading a series of power shots. Escandón countered with a wild left hook that missed. The force of the blow drove Escandón to the canvas. Referee Celestino Ruiz improperly ruled it a knockdown, which was later overturned and ruled a slip.
Castro sought to close the show but Escandón showed incredible heart, fighting him off until Castro was forced to retreat. The crowd roared their approval at round’s end.
Castro continued to dominate in the ninth. He closed the show in the tenth, landing another big right followed by a volley that floored Castro. Ruiz mercifully waved it off at 1:08 της 10ου γύρος.
“I fought my heart out and gave my best effort, but it just wasn’t my night tonight,»Είπε ο Κάστρο. “I had him hurt in the first round, but I didn’t have enough time to finish him off. I give Castro a lot of respect, he’s a great fighter and showed great sportsmanship. I’m not done and I will be back.”
“What’s next is up to my promoters,” Castro said. “I’m going to take some time off to spend time with my family, thank my coaches and enjoy the victory.”
Πριν από την πληρωμή ανά προβολή, rising lightweight sensationFrank “The Ghost” Martin (14-0, 10 KOs) impressed again, pitching a 10-round shutout overRyan Kielczweski (30-6, 11 KOs) in the main event on PBC action live on FOX and FOX Deportes.
All three judges scored the bout 100-90.
The 26-year-old Martin dictated the pace from the opening bell, working behind a southpaw jab and stepping in with combinations. Kielczewski was game but had no answer for Martin’s speed, power and athleticism.
Στο co-main event στο FOX, βαρέων βαρών προοπτική Steven Torres (5-0, 5 KOs) έκανε γρήγορα το έργο της Justin Rolfe (6-3-1, 4 KOs), pounding Rolfe until referee Robert Hoyle stepped in at 2:33 of the first round of their scheduled four-round bout.
In the FOX televised opener, touted lightweightΧοσέ Βαλεντζουέλα βελτιώθηκε σε 9-0 (6 KOs) with a fourth-round stoppage overDonte Strayhorn (12-4, 4 KOs).
The 22-year-old Valenzuela scored a knockdown early in the first when an overhand left sent Strayhorn staggering back. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled that the ropes held Strayhorn up and administered a standing eight count.
Στη δεύτερη, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Ωστόσο, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 of the fourth round.
«Ο Victor Ortiz και εγώ είμαστε και οι δύο συναρπαστικοί μαχητές ... όλοι γνωρίζουν ότι πρόκειται να είναι ένας αγώνας για σκύλους που είναι φιλικός προς τους οπαδούς," – Πολεμιστής Ο πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Ρόμπερτ Γκερέρο & Ο Victor Ortiz συναντήθηκε το Clash of All-Action Welterweights το Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21 στο FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για φωτογραφίες από την ομάδα Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (Αύγουστος 13, 2021) -Πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής πολλαπλών κατηγοριών Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero προεπισκόπησε την επερχόμενη αναμέτρησή του ενάντια σε συναγωνιστές όλων των δράσεων «Κακός» Βίκτορ Ορτίθ πριν τελειώσουν στο Manny Pacquiao vs.. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από TGB Promotions και MP Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν μέσω tmobilearena.com και axs.com.
Οι δύο πρώην παγκόσμιοι πρωταθλητές είναι γνωστοί για το επιθετικό τους στυλ και συμμετείχαν σε πολλούς υποψηφίους του Fight of the Year καθ 'όλη τη διάρκεια της καριέρας τους. Τον Αύγουστο 21 συναντιούνται ψάχνοντας να πετύχουν μια νίκη που θα τους φέρει ξανά σε θέση να διεκδικήσουν για έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο για άλλη μια φορά.
Εδώ είναι τι είχε να πει ο Γκερέρο για το ματς, στρατόπεδο εκπαίδευσης και:
Στον επερχόμενο αγώνα του με τον Βίκτορ Ορτίθ:
«Αυτός ο αγώνας έρχεται εδώ και πολύ καιρό, όπως θυμάμαι είχε αναφερθεί πριν από χρόνια, αλλά δεν έγινε ποτέ. Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος για αυτόν τον αγώνα αφού χρειαζόμαστε και οι δύο τη νίκη, και οι θαυμαστές είναι πολύ εξοικειωμένοι με τα δύο στυλ μας. Ο Victor Ortiz και εγώ είμαστε και οι δύο συναρπαστικοί μαχητές, και όλοι γνωρίζουν ότι αυτό θα είναι ένας αγώνας για σκύλους. Το Fighting Victor είναι ο τύπος του αγώνα που με ενθουσίασε να έχω ένα πλήρες επαγγελματικό στρατόπεδο εκπαίδευσης. Είμαι ευγνώμων που αγωνίζομαι σε αυτήν την τεράστια κάρτα FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View, και θα τα δώσω όλα ».
Στο πρόσφατο προπονητικό του στρατόπεδο με προπονητή και πατέρα τον Ρούμπεν Γκερέρο:
«Δούλεψα πολύ σκληρά για αυτό το στρατόπεδο, όντως, Ο πατέρας μου ο Ruben και εγώ πήγαμε στρατόπεδο στο Λας Βέγκας και πήραμε μαζί μερικούς νεαρούς μαχητές για να με κρατήσουν κίνητρα. Έχω κάνει καλό σπάρινγκ με τον DJ Zamora III, που είναι πολύ γρήγορος. Τρέφω όλους τους νέους μαχητές που εκπαιδεύονται μαζί μου, και αυτό είναι που με κρατάει φρέσκο. Πρέπει να είστε κοντά σε πεινασμένους μαχητές που έχουν κίνητρο να παραμείνουν σε αυτό το επίπεδο, επειδή είναι εύκολο να χάσετε την εστίαση εάν είστε μόνο εσείς στο γυμναστήριο.”
Επιστρέφοντας στο ρινγκ μετά από πολύωρη απόλυση:
"Σε αυτό το σημείο στην καριέρα μου, έχει να κάνει με τους καλύτερους αγώνες. Πήρα τη σκουριά και τώρα πρόκειται για καυγάδες που ενθουσιάζουν εμένα και τους οπαδούς. Όλοι το ξέρουν όταν παλεύω, το φέρνω, και ο Victor Ortiz είναι επίσης ένας συναρπαστικός μαχητής. Είμαι σε ένα σημείο όπου έχω κάνει πολλά στο άθλημα, οπότε δεν πρόκειται να παλεύω κάθε άλλο μήνα όπως όταν ήμουν προοπτικός. Όταν ξέρεις πώς να πολεμάς, η απόλυση δεν είναι πάντα κακό.”
Τι θα κάνει μια νίκη για την καριέρα του:
«Η νίκη εδώ με φέρνει σε θέση να διεκδικήσω έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο, και αυτός πρέπει να είναι ο στόχος όλων όσων αγωνίζονται, για να κερδίσει έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο. Αν δεν παλεύεις για να κερδίσεις έναν παγκόσμιο τίτλο, δεν πρέπει να ασχολείσαι με το άθλημα. Θέλω να κερδίσω τουλάχιστον έναν ακόμη παγκόσμιο τίτλο προτού τελειώσουν όλα. Είναι υψηλός στόχος, αλλά πιστεύω στον εαυτό μου ».
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ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΜΕ ΤΟ PACQUIAO VS. UGÁS Pacquiao vs. Ο Ugás θα δει τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή των οκτώ κατηγοριών και τον γερουσιαστή των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao αναλαμβάνοντας τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή WBA Welterweight Yordenis Ugás στο κεντρικό γεγονός του FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View το Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
Η πληρωμή ανά προβολή ξεκινά στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT και θα δει πρώην παγκόσμιους πρωταθλητές και τσακωτές all-action Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero και Ο «φαύλος» Βίκτορ Ορτίθ συναντηθούν σε μονομαχία 10 γύρων welterweight, αήττητος υποψήφιος με φτερό βάρος Μαρκ Μαγκσαγιό πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής μάχης Ιούλιος Ceja σε ένα WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, συν αήττητος διεκδικητής Carlos Castro θα αναλάβει τον πρώην αμφισβητία τίτλου Όσκαρ Εσκάντον σε ένα 10-στρογγυλό αξιοθέατο από πούπουλο που ξεκινά την πληρωμή ανά προβολή.
Πώς να παρακολουθήσετε το Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs.. Γιορντένις Ugas Κύρια Κάρτα: 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT
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“Ugás is a champion because they gave him my belt. Τώρα, we have to settle it inside of the ring,” – Pacquiao “I’m fighting for my legacy, and for my country. This is the most important fight of my life," – Ugás Eight-Division Champion Manny Pacquiao Takes on WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugás Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Virtual Press Conference Recording (Πίστωση: Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς; Password: W1Eg&*HL)
LAS VEGAS (Αύγουστος 11, 2021) -Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής οκτώ κατηγοριών και γερουσιαστής των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugás previewed their championship showdown during a virtual press conference on Wednesday before they meet in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
Ugás steps up to replace Errol Spence Jr. στο κύριο γεγονός, as Spence recovers from an eye injury. Ugás had been preparing to make his first title defense in the co-main event and will now face the boxing legend Pacquiao in a career-defining fight, defending the same title that Pacquiao won when he defeated Keith Thurman in his last fight July 2019.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από TGB Promotions και MP Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν μέσω t-mobilearena.com και axs.com.
Εδώ είναι αυτό που οι μαχητές είχαν να πουν την Τετάρτη:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I want to say that I’m praying for Errol to make a fast recovery from his injury. Health is always the priority and the most important thing. I did my best in training and in preparation for this fight, so I wanted to make sure my hard work was not wasted.
“Ugás was ready to fight and challenge me on August 21. So it’s a great thing that I can show off my hard work in the gym when we face each other on fight night.
“I’m not disappointed at all in what happened because my hard work will not be wasted. Ugás stepped up and is bringing his WBA championship into the fight, which I’m excited to fight for.
“I always consider myself a bipartisan boxer. I am happy to fight either right-handed or southpaw fighters. It’s no problem for me at all to switch the styles that I’m going to face.
“What I can say to the fans is that this is definitely not an easy fight. Ugás is a champion because they gave him my belt. Τώρα, we have to settle it inside of the ring. I cannot take him lightly, because he’s the kind of fighter who will take advantage of that.
“I have a lot of people around me that motivate me to win this fight, especially for my family. I’m also very motivated to give the fans a great fight that they’re going to enjoy in the arena or watching on pay-per-view.
“In the end, I want to win the belts. I’m so excited for this championship fight and I don’t care if I’m the challenger or champion coming into it. We’ll see who is the champion after August 21.
“I know that Ugás is also very prepared for his fight because he was going to be on the undercard. If there was no Ugás on the undercard, it’s possible we would have cancelled the fight. It’s a good thing we had another welterweight champion on the card for this scenario that happened.
“The only danger for this fight is the change in stance. Both Spence and Ugás are aggressive fighters, το οποίο μου αρέσει. We can create a lot of great action in the ring that the fans will love.
“I would tell the fans not to miss this fight. This is going to be a really good one. I’m sure that me and Ugás are going to give a fight full of action. I’m excited to see everyone in Las Vegas on August 21.”
YORDENIS UGÁS
“I’m feeling great and super excited to fight on this big stage. I’m ready to go get in the ring on August 21. I couldn’t be more excited for this fight.
“When I got the call that I was going to face one of the best fighters in history, it just pushed my excitement to new highs. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m capable of.
“I also want to wish Errol Spence Jr. a safe and fast recovery. I hope he gets healthy soon and we see him back in the ring.
“I’m used to taking fights at the last minute. It’s really nothing new to me. Once I knew I was fighting Pacquiao, I got right back to work, because I’m always ready to fight anyone they put in front of me.
“I got elevated to being the WBA champion in January, but now we can say that whoever wins on August 21 is the true WBA Welterweight World Champion.
“It’s all about making adjustments at this point. I’ve had a lot of experience doing this before fights. It’s happened multiple times, so I’m truly prepared at all times to adjust to whatever comes my way.
“Fighting Manny Pacquiao is very significant to me. It means the world to me. I’m not fighting for the money, I’m fighting for my legacy, and for my country. This is the most important fight of my life.
“I’m well-aware that Pacquiao is the favorite. But at the same time, I’m a champion. Since I came back five years ago, I’ve overcome so much. I’ve faced so many strong opponents in order to get to where I am today. I have full confidence in myself and my ability to get a victory.
“When I went away from boxing, I was focused on family and spending time with my son. At that time, I never thought I would be defending a title against Manny Pacquiao. But for the past five years I’ve been one of the most active and successful boxers out there and I’m ready to prove myself once again.
“I’m a fighter not only inside of the ring, but outside of the ring I fight for the freedom of my people. That’s the most important thing to me. I hope everyone fighting for freedom in Cuba is safe and knows that I’ll be fighting for them on Saturday, Αύγουστος 21.
“Underestimating Manny Pacquiao is out of the question. He’s going to be ready. I have prepared to face the best so that I can become the best.
“This is going to be a great fight for all the fans. I’m planning on leaving everything in the ring. I can guarantee an amazing fight. We’re going to give a big gift to the fans on August 21. I’m leaving my heart out there for all my fans.”
Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για φωτογραφίες από τον Ryan Hafey/ Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩ για Φωτογραφίες από τον Sean Michael Ζαμπόν / TGB Προσφορές ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Αύγουστος 4, 2021) -Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής οκτώ κατηγοριών και γερουσιαστής των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao πραγματοποίησε μια προπόνηση στα μέσα ενημέρωσης που μεταδόθηκε ζωντανά στο κανάλι Premier Boxing Champions στο YouTube την Τετάρτη, καθώς ετοιμάζεται να αναλάβει τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή WBC και IBF Welterweight Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.. στον τίτλο του FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
Μπορείτε να παρακολουθήσετε ολόκληρη την επανάληψη της προπόνησης ζωντανής ροής ΕΔΩ. Δη θρύλος στο άθλημα, Ο Pacquiao επιδιώκει μια ακόμη μνημειώδη νίκη τον Αύγουστο 21 για να προσθέσει στο πρώτο του βιογραφικό στο Hall of Fame.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από TGB Προσφορές, MP Promotions και Man Down Promotions, πωλούνται τώρα και μπορούν να αγοραστούν μέσω t-mobilearena.com και axs.com.
Εδώ είναι τι Pacquiao, Ο Freddie Roach και ο Buboy Fernandez είχαν να πουν την Τετάρτη:
MANNY PACQUIAO
«Περιμένω έναν καλό αγώνα. Ο Spence είναι ένας επιθετικός μαχητής και ξέρω ότι μπορούμε να δημιουργήσουμε πολλή δράση στο ρινγκ για όλους τους οπαδούς που παρακολουθούν. Έχω πολλά πλεονεκτήματα σε αυτόν τον αγώνα. Η ταχύτητα και η δύναμή μου, μαζί με τη στρατηγική και την εμπειρία μου, είναι όλα πλεονεκτήματα για μένα.
«Ποτέ δεν φανταζόμουν ότι βρίσκομαι σε αυτό το σημείο τώρα, όταν ξεκίνησα την καριέρα μου. Ειδικά για να είμαι εδώ τώρα και ακόμα να παλεύω με τον καλύτερο τρόπο. Είναι πραγματικά ένα δώρο που έλαβα.
«Πέρασαν δύο χρόνια από τότε που ήμουν στο ρινγκ και ήταν καλό για μένα να ξεκουραστώ. Βοήθησε πολύ το σώμα και το μυαλό μου. Αυτή τη φορά, Είμαι τόσο ενθουσιασμένος όσο ποτέ και νιώθω σαν να είμαι νέος.
«Θα μπορούσα να είχα πολεμήσει αρκετούς εύκολους αντιπάλους. Διάλεξα τον καλύτερο αντίπαλο γιατί θέλω να προσθέσω περισσότερα στην κληρονομιά και τα επιτεύγματά μου. Πρέπει να αποδείξω ότι δεν έχω τελειώσει ακόμα.
«Έχουμε μια στρατηγική που ξέρουμε πώς να χρησιμοποιήσουμε εναντίον ενός νότιου ποδιού. Θέλει να παλέψει από τα πόδια μέχρι τα νύχια και αυτό θα είναι προς όφελός μου. Είμαστε προετοιμασμένοι για οτιδήποτε. Αν θέλει να χρησιμοποιήσει το πλεονέκτημα προσέγγισης χρηστών, είμαστε έτοιμοι.
«Η οικογένειά μου με υποστηρίζει τόσο πολύ, γιατί ξέρουν ότι θέλω να παλέψω και να φέρω τιμή στη χώρα μου. Συγχρόνως, Είμαι επίσης εδώ για να δείξω μόνος μου ότι μπορώ ακόμα να το κάνω στα 42 μου χρόνια.
«Αυτός θα μπορούσε να είναι ο τελευταίος μου αγώνας, ή μπορεί να υπάρχουν περισσότερα. Όπως έλεγα πάντα, είναι ένα κάθε φορά. Μετά τον αγώνα, Θα μιλήσω για το σχέδιο και θα δω αν έρχεται άλλος αγώνας.
«Είμαι χαρούμενος που το έκανα τόσο καιρό με το ίδιο προπονητικό επιτελείο. Ξέρω ότι είναι ευχαριστημένοι με τις προετοιμασίες μου για αυτόν τον αγώνα. Η φωτιά στην προπόνηση είναι ακόμα εκεί. Είναι το ίδιο με αυτά τα τελευταία 15 χρόνια.
«Ξέρω ότι η καριέρα μου δεν θα διαρκέσει για πάντα, γι 'αυτό αρχίζω να βοηθάω τους νέους μαχητές σε αυτό το άθλημα που θέλουν να ακολουθήσουν τα βήματά μου. Είναι πολύ σημαντικό για μένα σε αυτό το σημείο της καριέρας μου ».
Freddie Roach
«Πήραμε αυτόν τον αγώνα επειδή πιστεύουμε ότι ο Errol Spence Jr.. είναι ένας από τους καλύτερους μαχητές εκεί έξω. Μίλησα με τον Manny όλα αυτά τα χρόνια και πάντα έλεγε ότι θέλει να είναι ο καλύτερος σε αυτό που κάνει. Δεν έχει νόημα να μπαίνεις εκεί με κάποιον δημοφιλή μαχητή που δεν είναι καλός. Θέλουμε να παλέψουμε με τους καλύτερους. Συγχαίρω πολλούς όταν επέλεξε να πολεμήσει τον Έρολ.
«Το να είσαι έξω από το ρινγκ για λίγο μπορεί να πάει με οποιονδήποτε τρόπο με κάποιον σαν τον Manny. Το πράγμα είναι, γυμνάζεται όλη την ώρα. Μου δείχνει όλα όσα έχει να κάνει όταν είναι στις Φιλιππίνες και απλώς του κάνω μικρές προσαρμογές. Όταν εμφανιστεί εδώ, είναι έτοιμος να φύγει.
«Είχε ίσως τον καλύτερο του σπαρνγκ χθες, πήγαμε δέκα γύρους και πήρε δύο νοκ ντάουν. Wasταν ο παλιός Manny Pacquiao από 10 χρόνια πριν. Δεν είναι τόσο μεγάλος που χτυπάει συνήθως στο welterweight, αλλά εκείνα τα χτυπήματα χθες ήταν μια μεγάλη ώθηση για αυτόν.
«Ο Σπενς είναι καλός πυγμάχος, αλλά είναι πολύ καλός γκρουπ. Το ξέρουμε όταν μπαίνουμε μέσα, πρέπει να είμαστε έξυπνοι επιστρέφοντας έξω. Πρέπει να είναι γρήγοροι συνδυασμοί και μετά να βγουν αμέσως.
«Είπα στον Manny ότι το να ρίξει νωρίς τον Keith Thurman του έδωσε μεγάλη ώθηση σε αυτόν τον αγώνα και θα ήθελα να το ξαναδώ σε αυτόν τον αγώνα.. Ξέρει ότι πρέπει να χρησιμοποιήσει την ταχύτητά του για να το κάνει αυτό. Καταλαβαίνει απόλυτα τι θέλω.
«Ο Manny Pacquiao πάντα αγαπούσε να πολεμάει τα Southpaws. Καταλαβαίνει πώς λειτουργούν και τι θέλουν να κάνουν. Αυτός είναι πραγματικά ένας από τους μεγάλους λόγους που κάναμε αυτόν τον αγώνα.
«Νομίζω ότι ο Μάνι θα βγει εκτός Spence. Το βήμα του είναι απίστευτο και πολύ καλύτερο από αυτό του αντιπάλου του. Ο Σπένς σε ακολουθεί και είναι βαριά στα πόδια του. Φαίνεται πολύ στημένος στο έδαφος. Η ταχύτητα του Μάνι θα τον κυριεύσει. Είμαι πολύ ευχαριστημένος με το πλάνο του παιχνιδιού μέχρι τώρα ».
BUBOY FERNANDEZ
«Wasμουν πολύ ενθουσιασμένος όταν άκουσα για αυτόν τον αγώνα επειδή ο Errol Spence Jr.. είναι ένας μεγάλος μαχητής. Έμεινα έκπληκτος επειδή ο Manny δεν έχει αγωνιστεί εδώ και δύο χρόνια. Αλλά ήξερα αμέσως ότι αυτός θα είναι ένας συναρπαστικός αγώνας.
«Προφανώς υπάρχει διαφορετικός Μάνι λόγω της ηλικίας του, αλλά το μυαλό του είναι πάντα στο άθλημα. Πριν φτάσουμε στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, είχαμε ήδη κάνει σπαρτ και προπονούμαστε στις Φιλιππίνες.
«Η ομάδα ήταν πολύ ευχαριστημένη με την απόδοση του Manny στο στρατόπεδο. Η προετοιμασία πηγαίνει τέλεια και πρέπει απλώς να συνεχίσουμε. Αυτό πρόκειται να γίνει 100% Manny Pacquiao τον Αύγουστο 21.
«Δεν μπορώ να αποφασίσω αν αυτός θα είναι ο τελευταίος αγώνας του Μάνι. Μόνο αυτός μπορεί να αποφασίσει αν θέλει να συνεχίσει την κληρονομιά του ή όχι. Αν ήταν στο χέρι μου, Θα ήθελα να αγωνιστεί άλλη μια φορά στις Φιλιππίνες για τον λαό του. Όλα εξαρτώνται από τον Manny.
«Σέβομαι τον Errol Spence Jr.. Είναι καλός μαχητής και παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής. Ξέρουμε ότι δεν μπορούμε να τον υποτιμήσουμε. Είναι ένας έξυπνος μαχητής, έτσι ξέρουμε ότι πρέπει να είναι ο Manny 100%. Νομίζω ότι αυτό θα καταλήξει να είναι ένας μεγάλος αγώνας ποδιών-ποδιών ».
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ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΜΕ ΤΟ PACQUIAO VS. SPENCE JR. Pacquiao vs. Spence θα δει τον παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή των οκτώ κατηγοριών και γερουσιαστή των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao αντιμετωπίζουν ενιαία παγκόσμια πρωταθλήτρια WBC και IBF Welterweight Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.. στο κύριο συμβάν FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View το Σάββατο, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
Η πληρωμή ανά προβολή ξεκινά στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT και διαθέτει παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή WBA Welterweight Yordenis Ugás αντιπαράθεση με την Αργεντινή Fabián "TNT" Maidana στο συν-κύριο γεγονός, ενώ πρώην παγκόσμιοι πρωταθλητές και τσακωτές όλων των δράσεων Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero και Ο «φαύλος» Βίκτορ Ορτίθ θα συναντηθεί σε μια μονομαχία 10 γύρων welterweight. Έναρξη της πληρωμής ανά προβολή στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT, αήττητος υποψήφιος με φτερό βάρος Μαρκ Μαγκσαγιό μάχεται με τον πρώην παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή Ιούλιος Ceja σε ένα αξιοθέατο 10 γύρων.
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. Errol Spence JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ Unified WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Photos from Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Ιούλιος 12, 2021) -Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής οκτώ κατηγοριών και γερουσιαστής των Φιλιππίνων Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol “The Truth” Spence Jr..at press conference in Los Angeles Sunday as they previewed their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Αύγουστος 21 από την T-Mobile Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
The pay-per-view will begin at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT as Spence will look to earn a legacy-defining victory, while Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.
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Here is what the press conference participants had to say Sunday:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“There were a lot of opportunities for me to pick an easier fight than this. But I picked Errol Spence Jr. because I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans. I’m a fighter and boxing is my passion.
“Errol Spence Jr. is aggressive, young and undefeated. He’s dedicated to his career. This is definitely not an easy opponent. This is the kind of opponent you can never underestimate.
“It’s been a long time since I fought a southpaw opponent. We had to change some of our strategy compared to previous fights and we’ll throw some different combinations.
“I don’t think Errol needs advice from Floyd Mayweather. I believe that Errol is a better fighter than Mayweather. Errol can teach Floyd how to fight toe-to-toe.
“I don’t want to be overconfident, because Errol is too good of an opponent. His determination and passion for the sport is always there. When I say I’m going to do something, it’s real and from the heart, it’s not to impress anybody.
“I had started training in the last week of May in the Philippines. So when I got here to Los Angeles, I was just continuing what I was doing. It’s good for me to have the rest that I’ve had the last two years. I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old until now. When I went back to training, I was still hungry and dedicated.
“I won’t predict another first round knockdown like I had against Thurman. I’m focusing my mind, body and spirit on winning the fight. That’s the only goal. “This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. I can’t say it’s the biggest, because I’ve been fighting the best fighters in the world for years. But he’s right up there with anyone I’ve faced.
“I’ve been boxing for more than 25 careers as a pro. I think that I’ve seen every kind of style that’s out there.
“This is a one of a kind and prodigious fight. There’s going to be a lot of action in the ring. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me and I’m happy to be in this position again fighting one of the best fighters in the world.”
Errol Spence JR.
“This is a great opportunity. Coming off of my accident I went right to fighting Danny Garcia and now Pacquiao. A lot of people were in the Pacquiao sweepstakes. When I got the call about this fight, I agreed right away and didn’t give it a second thought.
“There aren’t that many southpaws in boxing, so you don’t usually spar that many. We’ve got a lot of guys in camp now who can fight that left-handed style. Obviously I can’t find someone who fights exactly like Manny, but you can find guys who can mimic the tempo and pace. So that’s who we’ve been working with.
“You can see that Manny is still an explosive fighter with great speed. We’ve been putting together a game plan and we’ve been working on implementing it. Come August 21, you’ll see it in the ring.
“Manny can lull you to sleep giving you compliments. Αλλά μόλις τα δαχτυλίδια κουδούνι, he’s going to jump all over you.
“My chin since the accident has been tested in sparring and in the Danny Garcia fight. I imagine Manny is going to try to come in and test it as well.
“Just because he’s 42-years-old I don’t think it’s going to hurt him in training. He’s not blowing up in weight between fights and he’s not distracted. That’s why he’s been the same Manny Pacquiao for decades. I’m looking forward to the same Pacquiao who fought Keith Thurman and before that.
“Manny has a lot of tendencies, of course you’re going to see some things over the span of his whole career. When it’s time to buckle down, you know he’s the guy who’s going to fight. It can be a pro or a con, but he’s going to make it a fan-friendly fight.
“I don’t see myself ever getting knocked out. I just don’t see it. We’re going to be mindful that he has power. He knocked down Thurman and hurt him with a body shot. We’ll keep that in mind. But I’m not thinking about if he can knock me out.
“I have the ability to finish Pacquiao. Για μένα όμως, I’m focused on winning the fight. If you rush and go for the knockout, you either look sloppy or something goes wrong. I have to fight my fight and at my pace. Αν το νοκ-άουτ έρχεται, I’ll go for it.
“This is going to be a great fight. Pacquiao is going to bring it like he always does, but I’m definitely going to come through with the victory.”
Yordenis Ugas Tops Omar Figueroa by Unanimous Decision; Sergey Lipinets Stops Jayar Inson in Two Rounds & Luis Nery Knocks Out Juan Carlos Payano in Ninth Round in Pay-Per-View Undercard
CALEB PLANT RETAINS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE WITH THIRD-ROUND KNOCKOUT OF MIKE LEE IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT PRIOR TO PAY-PER-VIEW
Efe Ajagba Defeats Ali Eren Demirezen by Unanimous Decision in Clash of Unbeaten Heavyweights on FOX
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LAS VEGAS (Ιούλιος 21, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Senator Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao μειώθηκε Keith “Ένας Χρόνος” Θέρμαν in round one and won a close split decision to earn a welterweight world title in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“It was fun,” said Pacquiao. “My opponent is a good fighter and boxer. Ήταν ισχυρή. I’m not that kind of boxer who talks a lot; we were just promoting the fight. I think he did his best, and I did my best. I think we made the fans happy tonight because it was a good fight.”
The sell-out crowd of 14,356 got treated to great action from the start, as an exciting first round was capped off by Pacquiao dropping Thurman for the first time in his career with a straight right hand late in the round.
“I knew it was too close,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “He got the knockdown so he had momentum in round one.”
Thurman made it into the second round but continued to have trouble with Pacquiao’s right hand, as the future Hall of Famer threw it successfully as a jab and a power punch throughout the fight. Thurman adjusted in the middle rounds and began to try to smother Pacquiao and walk him down, having success when he was able to get his combinations off before his opponent.
Despite blood pouring from his nose from round four on, Thurman was able to land powerful combinations on Pacquiao for much of the second half of the fight, but was never able to hurt Pacquiao or score a knockdown of his own.
“I wish I had a little bit more output to go toe to toe,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I felt like he was getting a little bit tired, but he did have experience in the ring. My conditioning and my output was just behind Manny Pacquiao’s. I would love the rematch.”
Στο γύρο 10, Pacquiao’s landed a strong left hook to the body that clearly hurt Thurman and forced him to spend much of the remainder of the round backpedaling. The CompuBox scores were indicative of the close nature of the fight, with Thurman out landing Pacquiao 210 να 195, while Pacquiao was busier throwing 686 γροθιές 571 from Thurman.
“I really love the fans,” said Pacquiao. “Thank you so much for coming here and witnessing the fight. I’m sure they were happy tonight because they saw a good fight. Even though Thurman lost, he did his best. He’s not an easy opponent. He’s a good boxer and he’s strong. I was just blessed tonight.”
Pacquiao had a large advantage in jabs landed, σύνδεση για 82 to Thurman’s 18. Ο 192 power punches landed by Thurman was the most in 43 Pacquiao fights that CompuBox has tracked. Round-by-round, the two fighters were only separated by more than five landed punches in rounds two, seven and nine.
Μετά 12 γύρους, the judges reached a split decision, with one judge scoring the fight 114-113 for Thurman, overruled by two judges scoring it 115-112 for Pacquiao, who captured the WBA Welterweight World Championship at 40-years-old.
“You get blessings and lessons,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “Tonight was a blessing and a lesson. Thank you everybody, and thank you Manny Pacquiao.”
“Νομίζω ότι (I will fight) next year,” said Pacquiao. “I will go back to the Philippines and work and then make a decision. I do hope to be at the (Errol) Spence vs. (Shawn) Porter fight on September 28.”
The co-main event of the pay-per-view saw top contenderΓιορντένις Ugas (24-4, 11 KOs) drop previously unbeatenOmar Figueroa (28-1-1, 19 KOs) on his way to a unanimous decision in their WBC welterweight title eliminator.
Ugas got off to a strong start, connecting on a straight right hand that sent Figueroa into the ropes, which he held onto so he didn’t hit the canvas, but enough that referee Russell Mora ruled it a knockdown.
“The fight played out how I thought it would,” said Ugas. “I came out strong and Figueroa was tough as well. This was similar to the fight everyone expected. I came out on top.”
Figueroa recovered and was able to make it to round two, where he continued his strategy of coming forward to try to hurt Ugas on the inside. Ugas was able to control that action on the inside, landing numerous uppercuts to stun Figueroa. Ωστόσο, the inside fighting led to Ugas being deducted a point by the referee in round five for holding.
“Ugas fought a smart fight,” Είπε Figueroa. “He was smothering me on the inside and holding. I thought the scores were too wide. I was following him and working the whole time. I felt like he only worked the last 30 seconds of the round, but I guess that was all it took.
“I didn’t have any problems with his size. I thought I was able to do my thing, but when he was holding me I couldn’t get my offense going.”
Despite that, and being warned later in the fight for delivering low blows, Ugas dominated the fight according to CompuBox, out landing Figueroa 229 να 131 and connecting with 28% of his punches, to Figueroa’s 22%.
“I knew Figueroa was a tough guy, so I didn’t want to waste my energy trying to take him out early,” said Ugas. “I was ready to go 12 γύρους.”
Μετά 12 γύρους, all three judges scored the fight the same, 119-107 in favor of Ugas, who became the mandatory for the winner of the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter welterweight title unification.
“I’m extremely happy to be in this position to fight for the WBC title again,” said Ugas. “I will be ready for the winner of Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter.”
Additional action saw former world championΣεργκέι Lipinets (16-1, 12 KOs) score a highlight-reel knockout againstJayar Inson(18-3, 12 KOs) in the second round of their welterweight matchup.
Lipinets was originally scheduled to fight John Molina Jr., before Molina pulled out of the fight Friday morning due to a back injury. Inson, who was scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, stepped up to the challenge.
“When I first heard the news about Molina, I knew that I wanted to still fight on a show of this magnitude,” Είπε Lipinets. “As far as fighting a southpaw, I’ve had so many amateur fights in my kickboxing career that I had no problem adjusting. Ήταν απλά θέμα χρόνου. I also have sparred with great southpaws like Victor Ortiz throughout my career, so I was comfortable with the change in fighter.”
In an exchange early in the second round, Lipinets landed a clean left hook to Inson’s head, which sent the Filipino-fighter to the canvas. Although Inson got to his feet, referee Jay Nady waved off the bout 57 δευτερόλεπτα στο γύρο.
“I got hit and I slipped, that made it look worse,” said Inson. “When I stood up I thought I was fine and tried to raise my hands and show the referee.”
“Joe Goossen is an exceptional trainer and he just told me to work from a different direction facing a southpaw,” Είπε Lipinets. “I just made sure to block his punches with my elbows. That was the only adjustment I had to make and it ended up working just fine.”
The opening pay-per-view bout saw undefeated former championLuis Nery(30-0, 24 KOs) deliver a ninth-round knockout of former bantamweight championΧουάν Κάρλος Payano (21-3, 9 KOs).
“I wasn’t really paying attention to how long the fight was going, I was just getting into a rhythm as it went on,” said Nery. “I had to work hard to get to him because he’s a good boxer. The longer it went, the better I felt. I put my punches together well once I got going.”
In a fast-paced duel of former champions, Payano had success early boxing the aggressive Nery, moving back to avoid his attack and landing his own offense against the knockout artist. Payano out landed or was even in punches landed for each of the first six rounds of the bout.
“I’m a warrior and I wanted to keep going and fight back every time he came forward,” said Payano. “My coach wanted me to stay behind my jab a little more.”
As the fight grew into the middle rounds, Nery began to increase the offense and was able to land power shots that slowed Payano’s ability to box from the outside. Nery hurt Payano early in round seven, eventually dominating the round, out landing his opponent 22 να 7.
“He was a very complicated fighter at the beginning, he’s a veteran, so I had to try to adapt to his style to see how I could get in,” said Nery. “In the fifth or sixth round I started gaining control of the fight and then that left hook came to the body which was devastating.”
“During the exchanges it was Nery’s second shot that was getting in,” said Payano. “We corrected the issue but then that body shot came in from nowhere and hit me in a rib that I had broken years ago against Raushee Warren.”
Round eight saw Nery continue to break Payano down, most notably landing a big left hand midway through the round that caused blood to pour from Payano’s nose. During an exchange in the ninth-round, Payano landed a devastating left hook to the ribs that put Payano down. He was unable to recover and referee Vic Drakulich halted the bout 1:43 την έναρξη του γύρου.
“I wanted to get him out early,” said Nery. “But this showed that I do have the experience to go into the later rounds and still take out my opponent. I showed that I have good defense and can make adjustments.”
The FOX PBC Fight Night main event on FOX and FOX Deportes saw IBF Super Middleweight World ChampionΟ Caleb “Sweethands” Εργοστάσιο (19-0, 11 KOs) retain his title with a dominant third-round knockout over previously unbeatenΜάικ Λι (21-1, 11 KOs).
“It went exactly how I planned it would go,” του εν λόγω φυτού. “Απολύτως. I’ve been telling you all week it wasn’t going to go 12 rounds and I stuck to my word and I tried to do that. I hope you guys had a good time.”
Plant got off to a fast-start, dropping Lee with a left hook late in the first round. The unbeaten challenger was able to recover and survive the round, but was hard-pressed to make up for the hand speed advantage of Plant.
“I think I have a high boxing IQ and I do this at a really high level,” του εν λόγω φυτού. “So it was just about making adjustments. Είναι ένα μεγάλο, strong guy and he just came in here to give it his all.”
Lee looked to charge in hard against Plant and use his size and power to land a big shot and change the momentum of the fight. Plant was sharp and avoided the looping right hands that Lee was attacking with.
“The speed was the difference, he’s fast and very accurate,” δήλωσε ο Lee. “I had some success with my right hands but wasn’t able to be consistent with it.”
Στο τρίτο γύρο, Plant landed a vicious right hook early in the round that put Lee down for the second time. After a left hook appeared to connect and send Lee down a second time, referee Robert Byrd ruled it had come from a push and continued the fight once Lee got to his feet.
Plant had his opponent hurt and continued to press forward, eventually landing another left hook that put Lee down, this time forcing the referee to wave off the bout 1:29 την έναρξη του γύρου.
“I had no issue with the stoppage, that’s the referee’s job and I respect it,” δήλωσε ο Lee.
Μετά τον αγώνα, Benavidez was asked about a possible unification fight against the winner of the just announced Anthony Dirrell vs. David Benavidez WBC Super Middleweight Championship fight.
“Ω ναι, we can definitely unify,” του εν λόγω φυτού. “I ain’t hard to get a hold of. I ain’t hard to make a fight with. Come see me. You know my advisor.”
The opening bout on FOX and FOX Deportes sawΈφε Ατζάμπα (11-0, 9 KOs) score a unanimous decision overAli Eren Demirezen(11-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round battle of undefeated heavyweights. It was the first time that two unbeaten fighters from the 2016 Olympics faced off as pros.
Ajagba used his jab and height effectively throughout the fight, προσγείωση 10 του 45 jabs per round, doubling the heavyweight average. Ωστόσο, an elbow injury and the accurate punching of Demirezen forced Ajagba to go the distance for the first time as a pro.
“This was the first fighter to take me the distance,” said Ajagba. “He was strong and could take my punches. My trainer just told me to keep using my jab and stay in the middle of the ring.
“I hurt my elbow early on, so I couldn’t shoot my right hand like I wanted. But I won’t use that as an excuse. As a tall man I had to use the jab and if it went the distance, that was my best way to win.”
Demirezen thought the scorecards should have been closer and believed that his performance should have garnered him more than the decision loss. Demirezen was actually the more accurate puncher, προσγείωση 26% of his punches to 22% from Ajagba.
“I don’t agree with the scores, especially 99-91” said Demirezen. “It was much closer. I feel that at minimum, it was a draw. I knew I had to knock him out and that a knockout might be easier than winning by points. I thought it was a good performance but I can do better. I’d like to fight in the U.S. πάλι.”
Ajagba’s activity from start to finish was impressive, as he threw 877 συνολική γροθιές, προσγείωση 191. While Demirezen was not far behind with 149 punches landed, he only out landed Ajagba in three rounds.
Μετά 10 rounds of action all three judges scored the fight in favor of Ajagba, από τα αποτελέσματα των 99-91 δύο φορές και 97-93.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman Headlines Premier Boxing Champions FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
“You’re going to see a world class performance on July 20 that has me standing alone on top of the division.” – Θέρμαν
ST. ΠΕΤΡΟΥΠΟΛΗ, FL. (Ιούλιος 8, 2019) – Keith “Ένας Χρόνος” Thurman’svictories have always been the center of conversation. Even with nine championship fights and eight title defenses already under his belt, his Saturday, Ιούλιος 20 fight against Manny Pacquaio could prove to be the most significant, as he steps onto boxing’s biggest stage looking to capture a momentous victory.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman will pit the undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Thurman against boxing’s only eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The FOX pay-per-view begins at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Coming off a majority decision over Josesito Lopez that ended a 22-month ring absence in January, Θέρμαν (29-0, 22 KOs), 30, had won a close unanimous decision over former title holder “Showtime” Shawn Porter in June 2016 and a split-decision over two-division title winner Danny “Swift” Garcia in March 2017, adding Garcia’s WBC crown to his WBA version, before he vacated the WBC title due to injury.
Thurman broke down all of his title performances in anticipation of the fight that could cement his place amongst boxing’s best of this era.
KO 10 Diego Chaves, Ιούλιος 27, 2013, AT&T Κέντρο, Σαν Αντόνιο:The 24-year-old Thurman came off a near-shutout unanimous decision over former champion Jan Zaveck in March 2013 and faced an unbeaten Argentine interim WBA champion who was after his fifth consecutive stoppage win and had knocked out 18 του 22 αντιπάλους.
Thurman traded early power shots, controlled tempo with his athleticism and boxing ability and floored Chaves with a ninth round left hook to the liver before dropping him for the final time with a right hand in the 10ου γύρος. Chaves failed to beat the count as Thurman became a 147-pound titleholder.
“The Diego Chaves fight was the biggest fight of my career, elevating me to the WBA interim champion,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I broke him down round by round and landed a beautiful body shot in the ninth round and after that it was a matter of time. That was a fight that earned me worldwide respect and was the start of everything for me.”
ΠΟΥ 9 Ο Ιησούς Soto Karass, Δεκέμβριος 14, 2013, Alamodome, Σαν Αντόνιο:Soto Karass’ previous victory was a 12th-round stoppage of two-time belt holder Andre Berto in a fight that saw him rise from an 11th-round knockdown. Hurt by a hard right in the first round, Thurman recovered, flooring Soto Karass with a left uppercut in the fifth and again from a powerful combination in the ninth as the referee ended matters.
“Soto Karass was coming off a victory over Andre Berto which made it an important measuring stick fight for me,” Είπε Θέρμαν, “He did open the fight by tagging me in the first round, but I dropped him in the fifth and again in the ninth and was able to finish him off for my first title defense.”
RTD 3 Julio Diaz, Απρίλιος 26, 2014, StubHub Κέντρο, Carson, Καλιφόρνια:In a one-sided beat-down, former champion Diaz took a knee from a left to the temple the second round and retired prior to the fourth from a body shot that caused rib damage. Diaz never fought again.
“That was a tremendous fight for me as the headliner in my first main event,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “Diaz was coming off of good showings against Shawn Porter, fighting Porter to a draw once, and Amir Khan, whom he dropped in their fight. I also had the opportunity to make a statement. I did that by stopping him in only three rounds.”
UD 12 Leonard Bundu, Δεκέμβριος 13, 2014, the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Λας Βέγκας:A previously unbeaten 40-year-old switch-hitting veteran, Bundu (31-1-2, 11 KO) was dropped by a first-round right hand in a shutout victory (120-107 τρεις φορές) for Thurman who ended an eight-month ring absence and was recovering from an injured left shoulder.
“Bundu was a switch-hitting awkward fighter. I switched [to southpaw] on him in the first round and dropped him with a right hand,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I out boxed him and really gave the world a taste of how good of a boxer I am. It was an easy blowout.”
UD 12 Robert Guerrero, Μάρτιος 7, 2015, the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena:Thurman entered this bout after having been elevated to the full champion before facing Guerrero (32-3-1, 18 KOs), a two-division title winner. He overcame a grotesque hematoma above his left eye from an accidental clash of heads, μειώθηκε “Το φάντασμα” in the ninth-round, and lost a combined four rounds in PBC’s first ever main event.
“Guerrero had fought Floyd Mayweather and I was happy to have a common opponent with Floyd, so that I could prove to the world that I deserved a shot at Mayweather,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I had to overcome that adversity of having that hematoma by knocking him down in the ninth round. That fight really raised my stock to another level.”
RTD 7 Luis Collazo, Ιούλιος 11, 2015, USF Sundome, Τάμπα:Thurman overcame a crippling left hand to the liver in the fifth round to become only the man to stop Collazo, a former champion who had gone the distance in losses to Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Andre Berto and Amir Khan. In a homecoming fight, Thurman opened a deep gash over Collazo’s right eye with his own left hook, eventually resulting in the southpaw’s retiring on his stool after the seventh round.
“I was able to survive that body shot to perform in the next round. The fight was taking its toll on him though. I was becoming more comfortable and accurate as I physically broke him down,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “The arena was electric, and the love was amazing. It was a great homecoming to defend my world title near where I grew up in Clearwater, Φλόριντα.”
UD 12 Shawn Porter, Ιούνιος 25, 2016, Barclays Κέντρο, Μπρούκλιν, New York:Thurman overcame a bullish former champion in Porter (26-2-1, 16 KOs) before an electric crowd, winning a give-and-take, blood-and-guts brawl by scores of 115-113, για τους τρεις δικαστές’ κάρτες. Highlights were Thurman’s clean right hand-left hook combination that buckled Porter’s knees late in the third round, a 10th-round left hook that did the same, and an even more vicious head-swiveling hook in Round 11 of a Fight of The Year standout from 2016.
“Our fight was tough, back and forth, but by no means was Shawn Porter going to take my title,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I pushed myself over the final rounds to make sure I’d be victorious in what was one of the ‘Fight of The Year’ contenders that year. That fight proved to everyone that I can win any type of fight, against any type of fighter.”
SD 12 Ντάνι Γκαρσία, Μάρτιος 4, 2017, Barclays Κέντρο: Thurman won a clash of 28-year-olds over the then unbeaten Garcia (33-0, 19 KOs), along with the WBC’s crown in just the 10th title unification in division history and only the third between a pair of unbeaten fighters. The crowd of 16,533 represented the highest attended boxing match at Barclays Center to date. Thurman’s movement disrupted the timing of Garcia, a Philadelphia-based fighter who was a unified champion at 140-pounds.
“This was two undefeated welterweights going toe-to-toe in the prime of their careers. Danny Garcia’s a sharp puncher who won the WBC’s vacant title that Floyd Mayweather gave up for retirement,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But after beating Shawn Porter, I knew Danny would be an easy fight. This was my first chance to beat an undefeated world champion, and I came out swinging on him in round one to make a statement that his world title was about to be mine.”
MD 12 Josesito Lopez, Ιανουάριος 26, 2019, Barclays Κέντρο:Thurman ended an injury-hampered 22-month ring absence against Lopez (36-8, 19 KOs), scoring a second-round knockdown with a left hook, being hurt by a right hand in the seventh, and using his mobility and athleticism down the stretch for the victory.
“I was really nervous about making weight after walking around at 182 for the past two years,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But even though I got hit and hurt in the seventh round, I knew my boxing ability would get me through. It was a relief to make it through that fight feeling strong and healthy and I’ve taken those feelings right into this training camp.”
Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), Ιούλιος 20, 2019, the MGM Grand Garden Arena:The 40-year-old Pacquiao has earned back-to-back victories over former champions by seventh-round TKO over Lucas Matthysse (Ιούλιος 2018) and unanimous decision Adrien Broner (Ιανουάριος).
“Does Manny belong in the ring with a fighter in his prime? Is Keith Thurman still Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman after some vulnerability against Josesito Lopez?” Είπε Θέρμαν, rhetorically speaking. “Βεβαίως, I’d like to get the knockout or TKO, but either way, you’re going to see a world class performance that has me standing alone on top of a division that has so many great fighters. I’m trying to be that great, devastating champion once again, and come July 20, I will prove that I am.”
# # # Pacquiao vs. Thurman Headlines Premier Boxing Champions FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
“You’re going to see a world class performance on July 20 that has me standing alone on top of the division.” – Θέρμαν
ST. ΠΕΤΡΟΥΠΟΛΗ, FL. (Ιούλιος 8, 2019) – Keith “Ένας Χρόνος” Thurman’svictories have always been the center of conversation. Even with nine championship fights and eight title defenses already under his belt, his Saturday, Ιούλιος 20 fight against Manny Pacquaio could prove to be the most significant, as he steps onto boxing’s biggest stage looking to capture a momentous victory.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman will pit the undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Thurman against boxing’s only eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The FOX pay-per-view begins at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Coming off a majority decision over Josesito Lopez that ended a 22-month ring absence in January, Θέρμαν (29-0, 22 KOs), 30, had won a close unanimous decision over former title holder “Showtime” Shawn Porter in June 2016 and a split-decision over two-division title winner Danny “Swift” Garcia in March 2017, adding Garcia’s WBC crown to his WBA version, before he vacated the WBC title due to injury.
Thurman broke down all of his title performances in anticipation of the fight that could cement his place amongst boxing’s best of this era.
KO 10 Diego Chaves, Ιούλιος 27, 2013, AT&T Κέντρο, Σαν Αντόνιο:The 24-year-old Thurman came off a near-shutout unanimous decision over former champion Jan Zaveck in March 2013 and faced an unbeaten Argentine interim WBA champion who was after his fifth consecutive stoppage win and had knocked out 18 του 22 αντιπάλους.
Thurman traded early power shots, controlled tempo with his athleticism and boxing ability and floored Chaves with a ninth round left hook to the liver before dropping him for the final time with a right hand in the 10ου γύρος. Chaves failed to beat the count as Thurman became a 147-pound titleholder.
“The Diego Chaves fight was the biggest fight of my career, elevating me to the WBA interim champion,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I broke him down round by round and landed a beautiful body shot in the ninth round and after that it was a matter of time. That was a fight that earned me worldwide respect and was the start of everything for me.”
ΠΟΥ 9 Ο Ιησούς Soto Karass, Δεκέμβριος 14, 2013, Alamodome, Σαν Αντόνιο:Soto Karass’ previous victory was a 12th-round stoppage of two-time belt holder Andre Berto in a fight that saw him rise from an 11th-round knockdown. Hurt by a hard right in the first round, Thurman recovered, flooring Soto Karass with a left uppercut in the fifth and again from a powerful combination in the ninth as the referee ended matters.
“Soto Karass was coming off a victory over Andre Berto which made it an important measuring stick fight for me,” Είπε Θέρμαν, “He did open the fight by tagging me in the first round, but I dropped him in the fifth and again in the ninth and was able to finish him off for my first title defense.”
RTD 3 Julio Diaz, Απρίλιος 26, 2014, StubHub Κέντρο, Carson, Καλιφόρνια:In a one-sided beat-down, former champion Diaz took a knee from a left to the temple the second round and retired prior to the fourth from a body shot that caused rib damage. Diaz never fought again.
“That was a tremendous fight for me as the headliner in my first main event,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “Diaz was coming off of good showings against Shawn Porter, fighting Porter to a draw once, and Amir Khan, whom he dropped in their fight. I also had the opportunity to make a statement. I did that by stopping him in only three rounds.”
UD 12 Leonard Bundu, Δεκέμβριος 13, 2014, the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Λας Βέγκας:A previously unbeaten 40-year-old switch-hitting veteran, Bundu (31-1-2, 11 KO) was dropped by a first-round right hand in a shutout victory (120-107 τρεις φορές) for Thurman who ended an eight-month ring absence and was recovering from an injured left shoulder.
“Bundu was a switch-hitting awkward fighter. I switched [to southpaw] on him in the first round and dropped him with a right hand,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I out boxed him and really gave the world a taste of how good of a boxer I am. It was an easy blowout.”
UD 12 Robert Guerrero, Μάρτιος 7, 2015, the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena:Thurman entered this bout after having been elevated to the full champion before facing Guerrero (32-3-1, 18 KOs), a two-division title winner. He overcame a grotesque hematoma above his left eye from an accidental clash of heads, μειώθηκε “Το φάντασμα” in the ninth-round, and lost a combined four rounds in PBC’s first ever main event.
“Guerrero had fought Floyd Mayweather and I was happy to have a common opponent with Floyd, so that I could prove to the world that I deserved a shot at Mayweather,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I had to overcome that adversity of having that hematoma by knocking him down in the ninth round. That fight really raised my stock to another level.”
RTD 7 Luis Collazo, Ιούλιος 11, 2015, USF Sundome, Τάμπα:Thurman overcame a crippling left hand to the liver in the fifth round to become only the man to stop Collazo, a former champion who had gone the distance in losses to Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Andre Berto and Amir Khan. In a homecoming fight, Thurman opened a deep gash over Collazo’s right eye with his own left hook, eventually resulting in the southpaw’s retiring on his stool after the seventh round.
“I was able to survive that body shot to perform in the next round. The fight was taking its toll on him though. I was becoming more comfortable and accurate as I physically broke him down,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “The arena was electric, and the love was amazing. It was a great homecoming to defend my world title near where I grew up in Clearwater, Φλόριντα.”
UD 12 Shawn Porter, Ιούνιος 25, 2016, Barclays Κέντρο, Μπρούκλιν, New York:Thurman overcame a bullish former champion in Porter (26-2-1, 16 KOs) before an electric crowd, winning a give-and-take, blood-and-guts brawl by scores of 115-113, για τους τρεις δικαστές’ κάρτες. Highlights were Thurman’s clean right hand-left hook combination that buckled Porter’s knees late in the third round, a 10th-round left hook that did the same, and an even more vicious head-swiveling hook in Round 11 of a Fight of The Year standout from 2016.
“Our fight was tough, back and forth, but by no means was Shawn Porter going to take my title,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I pushed myself over the final rounds to make sure I’d be victorious in what was one of the ‘Fight of The Year’ contenders that year. That fight proved to everyone that I can win any type of fight, against any type of fighter.”
SD 12 Ντάνι Γκαρσία, Μάρτιος 4, 2017, Barclays Κέντρο: Thurman won a clash of 28-year-olds over the then unbeaten Garcia (33-0, 19 KOs), along with the WBC’s crown in just the 10th title unification in division history and only the third between a pair of unbeaten fighters. The crowd of 16,533 represented the highest attended boxing match at Barclays Center to date. Thurman’s movement disrupted the timing of Garcia, a Philadelphia-based fighter who was a unified champion at 140-pounds.
“This was two undefeated welterweights going toe-to-toe in the prime of their careers. Danny Garcia’s a sharp puncher who won the WBC’s vacant title that Floyd Mayweather gave up for retirement,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But after beating Shawn Porter, I knew Danny would be an easy fight. This was my first chance to beat an undefeated world champion, and I came out swinging on him in round one to make a statement that his world title was about to be mine.”
MD 12 Josesito Lopez, Ιανουάριος 26, 2019, Barclays Κέντρο:Thurman ended an injury-hampered 22-month ring absence against Lopez (36-8, 19 KOs), scoring a second-round knockdown with a left hook, being hurt by a right hand in the seventh, and using his mobility and athleticism down the stretch for the victory.
“I was really nervous about making weight after walking around at 182 for the past two years,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But even though I got hit and hurt in the seventh round, I knew my boxing ability would get me through. It was a relief to make it through that fight feeling strong and healthy and I’ve taken those feelings right into this training camp.”
Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), Ιούλιος 20, 2019, the MGM Grand Garden Arena:The 40-year-old Pacquiao has earned back-to-back victories over former champions by seventh-round TKO over Lucas Matthysse (Ιούλιος 2018) and unanimous decision Adrien Broner (Ιανουάριος).
“Does Manny belong in the ring with a fighter in his prime? Is Keith Thurman still Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman after some vulnerability against Josesito Lopez?” Είπε Θέρμαν, rhetorically speaking. “Βεβαίως, I’d like to get the knockout or TKO, but either way, you’re going to see a world class performance that has me standing alone on top of a division that has so many great fighters. I’m trying to be that great, devastating champion once again, and come July 20, I will prove that I am.”
# # # Pacquiao vs. Thurman Headlines Premier Boxing Champions FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
“You’re going to see a world class performance on July 20 that has me standing alone on top of the division.” – Θέρμαν
ST. ΠΕΤΡΟΥΠΟΛΗ, FL. (Ιούλιος 8, 2019) – Keith “Ένας Χρόνος” Thurman’svictories have always been the center of conversation. Even with nine championship fights and eight title defenses already under his belt, his Saturday, Ιούλιος 20 fight against Manny Pacquaio could prove to be the most significant, as he steps onto boxing’s biggest stage looking to capture a momentous victory.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman will pit the undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Thurman against boxing’s only eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The FOX pay-per-view begins at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Coming off a majority decision over Josesito Lopez that ended a 22-month ring absence in January, Θέρμαν (29-0, 22 KOs), 30, had won a close unanimous decision over former title holder “Showtime” Shawn Porter in June 2016 and a split-decision over two-division title winner Danny “Swift” Garcia in March 2017, adding Garcia’s WBC crown to his WBA version, before he vacated the WBC title due to injury.
Thurman broke down all of his title performances in anticipation of the fight that could cement his place amongst boxing’s best of this era.
KO 10 Diego Chaves, Ιούλιος 27, 2013, AT&T Κέντρο, Σαν Αντόνιο:The 24-year-old Thurman came off a near-shutout unanimous decision over former champion Jan Zaveck in March 2013 and faced an unbeaten Argentine interim WBA champion who was after his fifth consecutive stoppage win and had knocked out 18 του 22 αντιπάλους.
Thurman traded early power shots, controlled tempo with his athleticism and boxing ability and floored Chaves with a ninth round left hook to the liver before dropping him for the final time with a right hand in the 10ου γύρος. Chaves failed to beat the count as Thurman became a 147-pound titleholder.
“The Diego Chaves fight was the biggest fight of my career, elevating me to the WBA interim champion,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I broke him down round by round and landed a beautiful body shot in the ninth round and after that it was a matter of time. That was a fight that earned me worldwide respect and was the start of everything for me.”
ΠΟΥ 9 Ο Ιησούς Soto Karass, Δεκέμβριος 14, 2013, Alamodome, Σαν Αντόνιο:Soto Karass’ previous victory was a 12th-round stoppage of two-time belt holder Andre Berto in a fight that saw him rise from an 11th-round knockdown. Hurt by a hard right in the first round, Thurman recovered, flooring Soto Karass with a left uppercut in the fifth and again from a powerful combination in the ninth as the referee ended matters.
“Soto Karass was coming off a victory over Andre Berto which made it an important measuring stick fight for me,” Είπε Θέρμαν, “He did open the fight by tagging me in the first round, but I dropped him in the fifth and again in the ninth and was able to finish him off for my first title defense.”
RTD 3 Julio Diaz, Απρίλιος 26, 2014, StubHub Κέντρο, Carson, Καλιφόρνια:In a one-sided beat-down, former champion Diaz took a knee from a left to the temple the second round and retired prior to the fourth from a body shot that caused rib damage. Diaz never fought again.
“That was a tremendous fight for me as the headliner in my first main event,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “Diaz was coming off of good showings against Shawn Porter, fighting Porter to a draw once, and Amir Khan, whom he dropped in their fight. I also had the opportunity to make a statement. I did that by stopping him in only three rounds.”
UD 12 Leonard Bundu, Δεκέμβριος 13, 2014, the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Λας Βέγκας:A previously unbeaten 40-year-old switch-hitting veteran, Bundu (31-1-2, 11 KO) was dropped by a first-round right hand in a shutout victory (120-107 τρεις φορές) for Thurman who ended an eight-month ring absence and was recovering from an injured left shoulder.
“Bundu was a switch-hitting awkward fighter. I switched [to southpaw] on him in the first round and dropped him with a right hand,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I out boxed him and really gave the world a taste of how good of a boxer I am. It was an easy blowout.”
UD 12 Robert Guerrero, Μάρτιος 7, 2015, the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena:Thurman entered this bout after having been elevated to the full champion before facing Guerrero (32-3-1, 18 KOs), a two-division title winner. He overcame a grotesque hematoma above his left eye from an accidental clash of heads, μειώθηκε “Το φάντασμα” in the ninth-round, and lost a combined four rounds in PBC’s first ever main event.
“Guerrero had fought Floyd Mayweather and I was happy to have a common opponent with Floyd, so that I could prove to the world that I deserved a shot at Mayweather,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I had to overcome that adversity of having that hematoma by knocking him down in the ninth round. That fight really raised my stock to another level.”
RTD 7 Luis Collazo, Ιούλιος 11, 2015, USF Sundome, Τάμπα:Thurman overcame a crippling left hand to the liver in the fifth round to become only the man to stop Collazo, a former champion who had gone the distance in losses to Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Andre Berto and Amir Khan. In a homecoming fight, Thurman opened a deep gash over Collazo’s right eye with his own left hook, eventually resulting in the southpaw’s retiring on his stool after the seventh round.
“I was able to survive that body shot to perform in the next round. The fight was taking its toll on him though. I was becoming more comfortable and accurate as I physically broke him down,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “The arena was electric, and the love was amazing. It was a great homecoming to defend my world title near where I grew up in Clearwater, Φλόριντα.”
UD 12 Shawn Porter, Ιούνιος 25, 2016, Barclays Κέντρο, Μπρούκλιν, New York:Thurman overcame a bullish former champion in Porter (26-2-1, 16 KOs) before an electric crowd, winning a give-and-take, blood-and-guts brawl by scores of 115-113, για τους τρεις δικαστές’ κάρτες. Highlights were Thurman’s clean right hand-left hook combination that buckled Porter’s knees late in the third round, a 10th-round left hook that did the same, and an even more vicious head-swiveling hook in Round 11 of a Fight of The Year standout from 2016.
“Our fight was tough, back and forth, but by no means was Shawn Porter going to take my title,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I pushed myself over the final rounds to make sure I’d be victorious in what was one of the ‘Fight of The Year’ contenders that year. That fight proved to everyone that I can win any type of fight, against any type of fighter.”
SD 12 Ντάνι Γκαρσία, Μάρτιος 4, 2017, Barclays Κέντρο: Thurman won a clash of 28-year-olds over the then unbeaten Garcia (33-0, 19 KOs), along with the WBC’s crown in just the 10th title unification in division history and only the third between a pair of unbeaten fighters. The crowd of 16,533 represented the highest attended boxing match at Barclays Center to date. Thurman’s movement disrupted the timing of Garcia, a Philadelphia-based fighter who was a unified champion at 140-pounds.
“This was two undefeated welterweights going toe-to-toe in the prime of their careers. Danny Garcia’s a sharp puncher who won the WBC’s vacant title that Floyd Mayweather gave up for retirement,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But after beating Shawn Porter, I knew Danny would be an easy fight. This was my first chance to beat an undefeated world champion, and I came out swinging on him in round one to make a statement that his world title was about to be mine.”
MD 12 Josesito Lopez, Ιανουάριος 26, 2019, Barclays Κέντρο:Thurman ended an injury-hampered 22-month ring absence against Lopez (36-8, 19 KOs), scoring a second-round knockdown with a left hook, being hurt by a right hand in the seventh, and using his mobility and athleticism down the stretch for the victory.
“I was really nervous about making weight after walking around at 182 for the past two years,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But even though I got hit and hurt in the seventh round, I knew my boxing ability would get me through. It was a relief to make it through that fight feeling strong and healthy and I’ve taken those feelings right into this training camp.”
Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), Ιούλιος 20, 2019, the MGM Grand Garden Arena:The 40-year-old Pacquiao has earned back-to-back victories over former champions by seventh-round TKO over Lucas Matthysse (Ιούλιος 2018) and unanimous decision Adrien Broner (Ιανουάριος).
“Does Manny belong in the ring with a fighter in his prime? Is Keith Thurman still Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman after some vulnerability against Josesito Lopez?” Είπε Θέρμαν, rhetorically speaking. “Βεβαίως, I’d like to get the knockout or TKO, but either way, you’re going to see a world class performance that has me standing alone on top of a division that has so many great fighters. I’m trying to be that great, devastating champion once again, and come July 20, I will prove that I am.”
# # # Pacquiao vs. Thurman Headlines Premier Boxing Champions FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
“You’re going to see a world class performance on July 20 that has me standing alone on top of the division.” – Θέρμαν
ST. ΠΕΤΡΟΥΠΟΛΗ, FL. (Ιούλιος 8, 2019) – Keith “Ένας Χρόνος” Thurman’svictories have always been the center of conversation. Even with nine championship fights and eight title defenses already under his belt, his Saturday, Ιούλιος 20 fight against Manny Pacquaio could prove to be the most significant, as he steps onto boxing’s biggest stage looking to capture a momentous victory.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman will pit the undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Thurman against boxing’s only eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The FOX pay-per-view begins at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT and tickets for the event, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Coming off a majority decision over Josesito Lopez that ended a 22-month ring absence in January, Θέρμαν (29-0, 22 KOs), 30, had won a close unanimous decision over former title holder “Showtime” Shawn Porter in June 2016 and a split-decision over two-division title winner Danny “Swift” Garcia in March 2017, adding Garcia’s WBC crown to his WBA version, before he vacated the WBC title due to injury.
Thurman broke down all of his title performances in anticipation of the fight that could cement his place amongst boxing’s best of this era.
KO 10 Diego Chaves, Ιούλιος 27, 2013, AT&T Κέντρο, Σαν Αντόνιο:The 24-year-old Thurman came off a near-shutout unanimous decision over former champion Jan Zaveck in March 2013 and faced an unbeaten Argentine interim WBA champion who was after his fifth consecutive stoppage win and had knocked out 18 του 22 αντιπάλους.
Thurman traded early power shots, controlled tempo with his athleticism and boxing ability and floored Chaves with a ninth round left hook to the liver before dropping him for the final time with a right hand in the 10ου γύρος. Chaves failed to beat the count as Thurman became a 147-pound titleholder.
“The Diego Chaves fight was the biggest fight of my career, elevating me to the WBA interim champion,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I broke him down round by round and landed a beautiful body shot in the ninth round and after that it was a matter of time. That was a fight that earned me worldwide respect and was the start of everything for me.”
ΠΟΥ 9 Ο Ιησούς Soto Karass, Δεκέμβριος 14, 2013, Alamodome, Σαν Αντόνιο:Soto Karass’ previous victory was a 12th-round stoppage of two-time belt holder Andre Berto in a fight that saw him rise from an 11th-round knockdown. Hurt by a hard right in the first round, Thurman recovered, flooring Soto Karass with a left uppercut in the fifth and again from a powerful combination in the ninth as the referee ended matters.
“Soto Karass was coming off a victory over Andre Berto which made it an important measuring stick fight for me,” Είπε Θέρμαν, “He did open the fight by tagging me in the first round, but I dropped him in the fifth and again in the ninth and was able to finish him off for my first title defense.”
RTD 3 Julio Diaz, Απρίλιος 26, 2014, StubHub Κέντρο, Carson, Καλιφόρνια:In a one-sided beat-down, former champion Diaz took a knee from a left to the temple the second round and retired prior to the fourth from a body shot that caused rib damage. Diaz never fought again.
“That was a tremendous fight for me as the headliner in my first main event,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “Diaz was coming off of good showings against Shawn Porter, fighting Porter to a draw once, and Amir Khan, whom he dropped in their fight. I also had the opportunity to make a statement. I did that by stopping him in only three rounds.”
UD 12 Leonard Bundu, Δεκέμβριος 13, 2014, the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Λας Βέγκας:A previously unbeaten 40-year-old switch-hitting veteran, Bundu (31-1-2, 11 KO) was dropped by a first-round right hand in a shutout victory (120-107 τρεις φορές) for Thurman who ended an eight-month ring absence and was recovering from an injured left shoulder.
“Bundu was a switch-hitting awkward fighter. I switched [to southpaw] on him in the first round and dropped him with a right hand,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I out boxed him and really gave the world a taste of how good of a boxer I am. It was an easy blowout.”
UD 12 Robert Guerrero, Μάρτιος 7, 2015, the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena:Thurman entered this bout after having been elevated to the full champion before facing Guerrero (32-3-1, 18 KOs), a two-division title winner. He overcame a grotesque hematoma above his left eye from an accidental clash of heads, μειώθηκε “Το φάντασμα” in the ninth-round, and lost a combined four rounds in PBC’s first ever main event.
“Guerrero had fought Floyd Mayweather and I was happy to have a common opponent with Floyd, so that I could prove to the world that I deserved a shot at Mayweather,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I had to overcome that adversity of having that hematoma by knocking him down in the ninth round. That fight really raised my stock to another level.”
RTD 7 Luis Collazo, Ιούλιος 11, 2015, USF Sundome, Τάμπα:Thurman overcame a crippling left hand to the liver in the fifth round to become only the man to stop Collazo, a former champion who had gone the distance in losses to Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Andre Berto and Amir Khan. In a homecoming fight, Thurman opened a deep gash over Collazo’s right eye with his own left hook, eventually resulting in the southpaw’s retiring on his stool after the seventh round.
“I was able to survive that body shot to perform in the next round. The fight was taking its toll on him though. I was becoming more comfortable and accurate as I physically broke him down,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “The arena was electric, and the love was amazing. It was a great homecoming to defend my world title near where I grew up in Clearwater, Φλόριντα.”
UD 12 Shawn Porter, Ιούνιος 25, 2016, Barclays Κέντρο, Μπρούκλιν, New York:Thurman overcame a bullish former champion in Porter (26-2-1, 16 KOs) before an electric crowd, winning a give-and-take, blood-and-guts brawl by scores of 115-113, για τους τρεις δικαστές’ κάρτες. Highlights were Thurman’s clean right hand-left hook combination that buckled Porter’s knees late in the third round, a 10th-round left hook that did the same, and an even more vicious head-swiveling hook in Round 11 of a Fight of The Year standout from 2016.
“Our fight was tough, back and forth, but by no means was Shawn Porter going to take my title,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “I pushed myself over the final rounds to make sure I’d be victorious in what was one of the ‘Fight of The Year’ contenders that year. That fight proved to everyone that I can win any type of fight, against any type of fighter.”
SD 12 Ντάνι Γκαρσία, Μάρτιος 4, 2017, Barclays Κέντρο: Thurman won a clash of 28-year-olds over the then unbeaten Garcia (33-0, 19 KOs), along with the WBC’s crown in just the 10th title unification in division history and only the third between a pair of unbeaten fighters. The crowd of 16,533 represented the highest attended boxing match at Barclays Center to date. Thurman’s movement disrupted the timing of Garcia, a Philadelphia-based fighter who was a unified champion at 140-pounds.
“This was two undefeated welterweights going toe-to-toe in the prime of their careers. Danny Garcia’s a sharp puncher who won the WBC’s vacant title that Floyd Mayweather gave up for retirement,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But after beating Shawn Porter, I knew Danny would be an easy fight. This was my first chance to beat an undefeated world champion, and I came out swinging on him in round one to make a statement that his world title was about to be mine.”
MD 12 Josesito Lopez, Ιανουάριος 26, 2019, Barclays Κέντρο:Thurman ended an injury-hampered 22-month ring absence against Lopez (36-8, 19 KOs), scoring a second-round knockdown with a left hook, being hurt by a right hand in the seventh, and using his mobility and athleticism down the stretch for the victory.
“I was really nervous about making weight after walking around at 182 for the past two years,” Είπε Θέρμαν. “But even though I got hit and hurt in the seventh round, I knew my boxing ability would get me through. It was a relief to make it through that fight feeling strong and healthy and I’ve taken those feelings right into this training camp.”
Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), Ιούλιος 20, 2019, the MGM Grand Garden Arena:The 40-year-old Pacquiao has earned back-to-back victories over former champions by seventh-round TKO over Lucas Matthysse (Ιούλιος 2018) and unanimous decision Adrien Broner (Ιανουάριος).
“Does Manny belong in the ring with a fighter in his prime? Is Keith Thurman still Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman after some vulnerability against Josesito Lopez?” Είπε Θέρμαν, rhetorically speaking. “Βεβαίως, I’d like to get the knockout or TKO, but either way, you’re going to see a world class performance that has me standing alone on top of a division that has so many great fighters. I’m trying to be that great, devastating champion once again, and come July 20, I will prove that I am.”
STACKED CARD SUPPORTS MANNY PACQUIAO VS. KEITH THURMAN SHOWDOWN THAT HEADLINES PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT SATURDAY, Ιούλιος 20 Από το MGM Grand Garden Arena στο Λας Βέγκας
Unbeaten Former Champion Omar Figueroa Jr. Tangles withTop Contender Yordenis Ugás in WBC Welterweight Title Eliminator
Hard-Hitting Former Champion Sergey Lipinets Clashes Against Rugged Veteran John Molina Jr. in Welterweight Duel
Former Champions Collide When Unbeaten Brawler Luis Nery Battles Crafty Juan Carlo Payano in Bantamweight ShowdownΣτο 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT
LAS VEGAS (Ιούνιος 6, 2019) – Undefeated former world championOmar “Η Panterita” Figueroa Jr. παίρνει Yordenis Ugásin a 12-round WBC welterweight title eliminator highlighting a loaded undercard in support of the Manny Pacquaio vs. Keith Thurman battle for welterweight supremacy that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View on Saturday, Ιούλιος 20 από το MGM Grand Garden Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.
The action also features hard-hitting former world championSergey Lipinets going toe-to-toe against rugged veteranΓιάννης “Ο Μονομάχος” Molina, Jr. in a 10-round welterweight match. The show opens with former world champions squaring-off as undefeated power-puncherLuis “Pantera” Nerytakes on slick-boxingΧουάν Κάρλος Payanoin a 12-round bantamweight bout at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT.
The stacked card is the perfect accompaniment for the summer’s biggest fight, which will pit boxing’s only eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorΜάνι “Pac Man” Pacquiaoagainst undefeated WBA Welterweight World ChampionKeith “Ένας Χρόνος” Θέρμανin a powerhouse 147-pound showdown in the main event. This high-stakes match will firmly give the winner a claim for the top spot in one of boxing’s deepest and most talented divisions.
Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
“MP Promotions is proud to be co-presenting this all-action undercard with PBC and FOX Sports,” said Sean Gibbons, President of MP Promotions. “It will be a historic night of boxing, spanning many platforms and this is the type of PPV undercard that is jam packed with top-flight boxers. When you look at the fighters involved in supporting what is the best biggest fight of the year – Pacquiao vs. Θέρμαν – you can be assured that the night will be filled with non-stop action.”
Figueroa (28-0-1, 19 KOs) is a come forward boxer-puncher who’s yet to meet an opponent who could slow down his relentless style. The 29-year-old from Weslaco, Τέξας, is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Molina Jr. in February on FOX. A former lightweight world champion, Figueroa owns victories over former world champions including Robert Guerrero, Ricky Burns and Antonio DeMarco.
“I’m excited for this fight against a talented Olympian who’s very skilled,” Είπε Figueroa. “I know he will be moving around the ring a lot, so I’m going to have to move with him and chase him all night. I’m going to have to be in really good shape and work hard on my conditioning. This fight has definitely raised the stakes for me, so I know I have to be ready. I’m going to have a good camp and come in with excellent preparation for July 20.”
The 32-year-old Ugás (23-4, 11 KOs) has been one of the busiest welterweight contenders in boxing the last two years, fighting three times in both 2017 και 2018. Ugás, who is from Santiago, Cuba and now lives in Miami, Φλόριντα, was on an eight-fight win streak before losing a narrow split-decision to Shawn Porter in a world title fight on FOX in March.
“I’m very excited to be on the biggest card of the year,” said Ugás. “Omar Figueroa Jr. is a tremendous fighter, and that’s the style I like to face. I’m an all-action fighter and the fans are going to be in for a full course meal before the actual main event. That I can promise. You don’t want to miss this event and you don’t want to miss this war. I’m grateful to FOX Sports and PBC for including me in an event of this magnitude.”
The 30-year-old Lipinets (15-1, 11 KOs) made a successful debut at 147-pounds in March with a TKO victory over former two-division champion Lamont Peterson in a PBC on FS1 fight that is an early Fight of the Year frontrunner. Lipinets, who was born in Kazakhstan, grew up in Russia and now lives in Los Angeles, has only one loss on his record. He lost his 140-pound belt in a 2018 showdown against four-division champion Mikey Garcia.
“There’s no slowing down in my march to get that welterweight championship belt,” Είπε Lipinets. “Όπως πάντα, I’m fighting a guy that is very dangerous and tough to the last bell. My title shot is right around the corner. I’m very excited to be part of a show like this and I’m grateful for these opportunities in my career and I promise that I’ll earn my keep. I’m looking forward to becoming a two-time world champion.”
Molina (30-8, 24 KOs) is coming off a close unanimous decision loss to Omar Figueroa Jr. τον Φεβρουάριο. A tough veteran brawler, Molina, of West Covina, Καλιφόρνια, has been in the ring with some of the top boxers at lightweight, junior welterweight and welterweight. Over his 13-year career he’s been involved in multiple Fight of the Year contenders while picking up victories over Ruslan Provodnikov, Mickey Μπέη, Hank Lundy and Ivan Redkach.
“It’s going to be another barnburner like every one of my fights,” Είπε Μολίνα. “My opponent is tough and durable, so I know it is going to be another exciting fight for my fans. There’s no surprises at this stage of the game for me. This is going to be a huge night from top to bottom and I can’t wait.”
Nery (29-0, 23 KOs) is a power puncher and has stopped his last 10 opponents and 14 τελευταία του 15. He scored a TKO victory over Shinsuke Yamanaka for the world bantamweight title in 2018. The 24-year-old southpaw from Tijuana, Mexico is coming off a dominant stoppage victory over McJoe Arroyo on the March PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View.
“I am thrilled to be back on a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event and to be fighting on a card with my friend, Γερουσιαστής Manny Pacquiao,” said Nery. “To fight in Las Vegas has been a dream of mine since I turned professional. All the great Mexican fighters have fought in the fight capital of the world. My fight against Juan Carlos Payano is the last step to me getting my shot at the WBC championship and getting my belt back. Viva Mexico!”
Payano (21-2, 9 KOs) is coming off a unanimous decision victory over then-unbeaten Damien Vazquez in October on FS1. It was a bounce back victory from his loss to Naoya Inoue in a world title match last October. The only other loss in the career of the 35-year-old from La Vega, Dominican Republic came in another world title match, when he dropped a majority decision to Rau’shee Warren in 2016, after previously beating Warren for the title in 2015.
“Manny Pacquiao has been my favorite fighter since I’ve been a pro and I’m very excited to be fighting on this pay-per-view,” said Payano. “I even nicknamed myself ‘Baby Pacquiao,’ so this is a special honor. Fighting Luis Nery is also a great opportunity for me. Luis is a very hungry, strong fighter looking to regain his championship status. Δυστυχώς, he is not going to do that with me. I’m sure he will be ready and come for war, και έτσι θα Ι”
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ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Μάιος 22, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Θέρμαν, plus unbeaten super middleweight championΟ Caleb φυτών και αήττητη Μάικ Λι,squared-off for the second day in a row Wednesday, this time at a Los Angeles press conference as they previewed their respective showdowns taking place Saturday July 20 presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will battle in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT.
Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Plant vs. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“It’s easy for my opponents to talk before the fight, and I’m used to everything they say. But when we get to the ring, it changes, and it will change on July 20.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s a great fighter, he’s undefeated and because we can give a good fight to the fans. I want to make the fans happy on that night and show that I can still go toe-to-toe with any opponent.
“He said he’s young, but we’ll see who looks young in the ring on July 20. I’m going to let my fists say everything for me.
“We will work hard in training camp like always for this fight. We’re not going to take Keith Thurman lightly or underestimate him. He’s a world champion. I’m thankful for what he’s been saying, because it’s giving me motivation to prove that at 40-years-old, νιώθω 29.
“Keith Thurman is aggressive and throws a lot of punches. I’m hoping on July 20 he will follow through with what he says and fight toe-to-toe with me.
“The fans need to watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime fight. It’s going to be a Fight of the Year and full of action from start to finish. I’m ready to get it on July 20.
“Most of my opponents are bigger than me and I beat them all. When we get into the ring, δεν έχει σημασία. This has happened before and it will happen again against Thurman.
“My experience will be very important for this fight. It’s going to be useful against an undefeated fighter. I’m going to give him the experience of losing for the first time.
“I’m still having fun and enjoying the sport. I’m excited to go straight to the gym after this and start focusing on training for the fight.”
KEITH THURMAN
“It’s a blessing to be on this stage and have a fight of this magnitude. I’m an all-American fighter, an all-American champion and come July 20, I’m going to stay champion.
“Manny is a world class fighter. He’s a gentleman inside and outside of the ring. I look forward to trading punches with a living legend. But one thing’s for sure, he’s not walking away with my title.
“All Manny does is hop around in the ring. I’m not going to lose to a bunny rabbit. He’s not Tupac, but he does a little hip hop and he’s not going to stop until he gets dropped.
“Manny is a world class fighter, not a world class boxer. I’m going to trip him up in the ring and he won’t know what direction to turn to. I know who I am as a fighter, and it will be proven come July 20.
“I’m destroying the legend of Manny Pacquiao. His legacy ends on July 20 and mine begins. He’s an inspiration to many people throughout the world and everyone respects him, but I’m respectfully going to finish him.
“This is a big fight as far as the stage goes, but it’s a big fight against a little guy. He’s a veteran and I’ve dismantled veterans in the past. I believe I would have destroyed Manny Pacquiao five years ago. I’ve always been ready for this fight. He’s never fought someone like me with this kind of lateral movement, ταχύτητα και δύναμη. I’m coming for him.
“I was in the gym four weeks ago starting some preparations. I wanted to get the ball rolling and use the momentum from my last training camp for this opportunity. Who better to showcase my skills and talent against than Manny Pacquiao? He chose me because it will be a guaranteed action fight.
“I think this is one of the best Manny Pacquiao fights in a long time. Πάω να το φέρει. Pacquiao did not get reminded in his last fight what it feels like to be up against a real champion. I’m the youngest, fastest, hungriest fighter that he’s ever been in the ring with. Ιούλιος 20, it’s the ‘Keith Thurman show’.”
CALEB ΦΥΤΩΝ
“I never consider myself the A-side because my history says that I shouldn’t even be here. As beautiful as the belt is, it’s about more to me than that. It’s about legacy for me. I’ve been carrying myself as a world champion since the day I started this journey, so this is nothing new to me.
“I’m the whole package. Έχω ταχύτητα, I have footwork, Έχω εξουσία, I have the heart and the will to win. Until you find someone else who’s all that, I’m going to keep having my hand raised.
“Where I’m from, there’s confrontation every day. This is nothing new to me. There are times I was told that I wouldn’t make it. Nobody paved the way for me like I’m from New York or Los Angeles. I paved my own way.
“Mike Lee is in uncharted territory. I’m curious on how he plans on beating me. Does he plan on roughing me up and trying to knock me out like my last opponent? Can he do that better than Jose Uzcategui? Is he going to try to outbox me with his hand and foot speed? Because there’s no person from 160 να 175 who could do that.
“I’ve been committed to the same thing for the last 18 years straight. Rain, sleet or snow, I stayed committed. I’m bred for this. I was created for this. It’s the only thing I’ve done my whole life. Τον Ιουλιο 20, I’ll be keeping the thing that I’ve worked my whole entire life for.
“At every decision that has to be made, you can go left or you can go right. From the genesis of my being, every time it was the moment to make a tough decision, I went the same way. Because I do not bend or fold for anything. No matter what’s tossed my way, this journey must go on for me. He said he has nothing to lose, but I have everything to lose.
“All the motivational videos that he watches and books that he reads, I’m the very essence and meaning of that. I’m the pinnacle of all those things he’s studied. You can’t learn mental fortitude in a book. Those things are earned, they’re not learned.”
MIKE LEE
“Αυτό είναι ένα όνειρο που γίνεται πραγματικότητα για μένα. I’ve been through so much and there were days where I thought my dream was over. I’ve chased this since I was eight-years-old and I’m thankful for this chance to go after a dream that others thought I couldn’t reach.
“The beauty of this sport is that it’s only me and Caleb in there. Everyone else can only talk. I’ve been in the ring through adversity and stuck it out, because that’s the kind of person I am. I know that if I come on July 20 as the best Mike Lee possible, that I can win.
“I’ve been in the gym working every day. Doctors told me at one point that I wouldn’t fight again, but I’m still standing right here. I pushed through my pain to get here.
“I’m excited to be here in Los Angles, where we hold training camp. I’m bringing the belt back to Chicago, but Los Angeles is a second home to me.
“Today is the culmination of years of sacrifice, hard work and discipline. I’m undefeated for a reason but I feel people underestimate me and I like that. I’ve been underestimated my whole career. I’ve thrived off people say I couldn’t do it.
“I respect Caleb Plant. He’s the champion for a reason and I respect any fighter who can step into that ring. You have to be a different kind of animal to do that in front of all those people, and I am that animal.
“I’m coming with power, δύναμη, speed and I’m going to give it everything I have. I’m going to become the new IBF Super Middleweight World Champion.”
RICHARD STORM, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment & Αθλητισμός
“I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman, two of the world’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Manny returns to the ring at MGM Grand following his convincing win in January while Keith will fight in Las Vegas for the first time in four years, looking to remain undefeated.
“We’re truly excited to be hosting this sensational event at MGM Grand and we look forward to seeing everybody in July.”
BILL WANGER, Executive Vice President of Programming, Research & Content Strategy for FOX Sports
“Manny Pacquiao vs.. Keith Thurman is a living legend, versus a legend in the making. We’re excited to deliver an unprecedented night of boxing on July 20 στο MGM Grand στο Λας Βέγκας.
“Manny is one of boxing’s biggest stars. Keith Thurman is an undefeated world champion and a huge ratings draw. We’re excited to bring viewers inside the ropes and up close to the action on fight night, and produce extensive behind the scenes preview programming that will air across the FOX networks.
“FOX Sports is thrilled to have a battle on July 20 with such a compelling storyline to kick off a great night of championship boxing with the IBF champion Caleb Plant against the undefeated Mike Lee.
“Τον Ιανουαριο, Caleb Plant headlined the most-watched boxing event ever on FS1. Now he’s fighting on the FOX network for the first time as the main event. At FOX Sports, big events that capture America’s attention are in our DNA. This fight certainly fits that bill.
“Our goal with the PBC deal is to build these fighters into household names, and we’re well on our way. We expect a great show on July 20 in Las Vegas.”
Pacquiao vs. Thurman Saturday, Ιούλιος 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT
Plant vs. Lee Headlines FOX PBC Fight Night Preceding Pay-Per-View & Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT
Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Photos from Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions
Κάντε κλικ ΕΔΩfor Photos from Darnell Ellerbe/Mayweather Promotions
ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Μάιος 21, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Θέρμαν, plus unbeaten super middleweight championΟ Caleb φυτών και αήττητη Μάικ Λι went face-to-face Tuesday in New York at a press conference to preview their respective showdowns on Saturday July 20 and presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will square-off in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT.
Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, χρέωση στο τηλέφωνο 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Plant vs. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from Gotham Hall in New York City:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I’ve never been scared of a challenge. I’m so excited for this fight against an undefeated champion. He’s the kind of fighter that you can’t underestimate. His record and successe gives me more motivation to work hard.
“I will make sure that I’m 100 percent and ready for this fight. We’ll find out what happens on July 20, but it’s going to be exciting. I like being the underdog for this fight because that gives me more focus in training.
“I’ve been careless and over confident in some fights, but this time around it’s different. Keith Thurman is a good fighter and we’re going to make sure the fans are happy on July 20.
“It’s a great honor for me to be fighting back in Las Vegas and on the FOX Sports pay-per-view. I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s undefeated and I want to prove that at age 40 I can still beat a great fighter like Keith.
“My time is not yet over. My journey is continuing. I’m going to prove that and more on July 20 against Keith Thurman.
“I’m the kind of fighter that I don’t talk too much. I do my talking in the ring. I can do a lot of things in that ring. He can prove his words in the ring. I’m going to be a warrior on July 20 and show Keith Thurman what it’s like to be in the ring with me.
“I will work hard for this fight. I haven’t felt this motivated and excited since the Oscar De La Hoya fight. I feel like I’m back against the best fighters in the world.
“Our focus in every fight is on the speed and footwork, because those are advantages for me. We’re going to work on avoiding Keith’s offense.
“Fans should watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime showdown. We’re going to bring action and I’m confident I will be victorious.”
KEITH THURMAN
“Είμαστε έτοιμοι. This is a blessing to be here and a dream come true. I started boxing at the age of seven. I worked hard to be a champion and I’ve always wanted to fight the greatest names in the sport.
“Pacquiao wants a challenge and I’m very grateful to be sharing a ring with a legend. If you understand boxing history, you know that times change. I believe boxing is in a new era. Come July 20, Pacquiao will disappear. He’ll always be remembered in the sport, but I’m doing to Manny Pacquiao, what he did to Oscar De La Hoya.
“Αυτό είναι ένα μεγάλο αγώνα. I’ve waited 22 months to get back in the game. We had our ups and downs, but Keith Thurman is back on the rise. I’m going to make a big statement.
“This training camp is going to start this Saturday. Once I get home, it’s grind time and on July 20, it’s going to be my time.
“Ιούλιος 20 είναι 23 χρόνια στα σκαριά. I’ve dedicated myself to this beautiful sport of boxing for so long and my first trainer Ben Getty told me that I had what it takes to be a great champion. I’m truly looking forward to having another chance to show it.
“We definitely had a stretch with a lack of activity. Not everyone knows who Keith Thurman is today. You could see that I wasn’t at my best in January. But on July 20, ‘One Time’ είναι πίσω. I’m getting ready to have one of my best training camps for this fight.
“I had the knockdown in my last fight that was a reminder of what ‘One Time’ Είναι όλα σχετικά με. We brushed the dust off and we’re taking that momentum into this fight.
“I’m excited to be the guy who shows Manny Pacquiao where the exit is. He’s a legend who’s done great things. But I’ve never lost to a fighter who’s lost seven times. I have no intention of losing this fight and I don’t see him winning in any shape or form.
“Speed, power and overall ring IQ will be the difference. I’m one of the smartest fighters in the sport. I always find a way to win. I know Pacquiao comes in shape, but he’s going to fall short of that finish line.”
CALEB ΦΥΤΩΝ
“I’ve been boxing my whole life. They say it takes 10,000 hours of work to become a true success at something. Come July 20, I’ll have been doing this for 18-years straight. No breaks and no Plan B. I’ve just been boxing, day in and day out.
“Mike Lee may have a financial degree, but in boxing, I have a Ph.D. That’s something he doesn’t know anything about. I came from very rock bottom, where nobody makes it out. If he thinks I’m going to let him mess this up for me, he’s not half as educated as I thought he was.
“I have everything to lose. Every night from now until July 20, I hope Lee and his team are envisioning the worlds ‘and still’. Because that’s all anyone is going to hear on fight night.
“It’s exciting to be on this primetime card. Everyone who wants to take it to the top of the sport wants to be a main event at MGM Grand. Συγχρόνως, where we fight is not most important to me. We can fight in the parking lot, because it’s about legacy to me.
“Anytime that someone steps into the ring and wins their first world title in fashion, it’s going to be a confidence booster. But I did tell everyone what was going to happen. There’s a season for everything and right now is mine.
“He may come into the ring bigger and heavier than me, but boxing skills are what wins fights. Years of repetition with boxing teachers, are what wins fights. You’ll see all of that on July 20.
“I don’t look at myself as the favorite in any fight. I’m the one who’s not supposed to be here. Put everyone through what I’ve been through, and see if they would make it here.”
MIKE LEE
“This has been a culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. Το πιο σημαντικό, I’ve gotten somewhere no one thought I would get. I’m fine being the underdog. I have nothing to lose.
“I’m coming out with everything I have. This is everything I’ve ever wanted. I respect Caleb Plant, but on July 20, I plan on making it my moment.
“I’ve headlined cards in Chicago and at Notre Dame before so the bright lights are nothing new to me. I’m very excited and working hard. Τον Ιουλιο 20, I’m going to keep proving people wrong.
“The whole reason I got into this sport is to do it on big stages. Everyone wants to prove it on the biggest stage possible and there’s no bigger stage than at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It’s a dream come true and it’s the reason I’ve worked so hard.
“Moving down in weight is an advantage. I’ve got a great team working with me to make the weight easily and rehydrate the right way. I’m going to be the bigger and stronger guy in the ring.
“I’ve had people that never thought I’d get here and I love it. It takes a different kind of person to step into that ring in front of so many people. You have to be ready to go out there and risk it all. I fight who they put in front of me and keep winning. That’s what I plan to do on July 20.”
