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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHASE HISTORY YET AGAIN THIS SATURDAY NIGHTBoxing Luminaries Share Favorite “Manny Moments” & Preview Pacquiao vs. Barrios Showdown Ahead of Star-Studded Night

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LAS VEGAS – July 15, 2025 -The fighting pride of the Philippines, an eight-division world champion and as of last month, an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. While it seems like the larger than lifeManny “Pacman” Pacquiaohas accomplished everything you can in the sport, he could add yet another chapter to his historic legacy this Saturday, Červenec 19 when he challenges WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario „El Azteca“ Barriosin the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In addition to becoming the first fighter to accomplish the incomprehensible feat of winning a world title after a Hall of Fame induction, Pacquiao could break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history if he takes the WBC belt from Barrios. Pacquiao originally set the mark in July 2019, as he defeated the previously unbeaten Keith Thurman at 40-years-old. In an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, Pacquiao is out to prove once again that he’s a generational athlete that transcends the sport.

Pacquiao will return to the ring at a place that he’s made his own, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world, as he makes his 16th appearance at the venue, more than any fighter in the venue’s considerable history. With his 15th main event on July 19, he ties the mark set by fellow legend Floyd Mayweather at the venue, and only trails Mayweather in total wins at the arena (15-10). The two inextricably linked all-time greats are also tied for the most title fights at MGM Grand with 12 každý.

Července 19, Pacquiao will be facing a foe with a familiar fighting heritage in the Mexican-American Barrios, as Pacquiao has defeated a who’s-who of Mexico’s best throughout his career. Since the year 2003, Pacquiao has beaten 12 Mexican or Mexican-American fighters including legends such as Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Antonio Margarito. These triumphs include some of Pacquiao’s most notable wins and helped him earn the attention and adoration of boxing’s rabid Mexican fanbase.

While racking up all of these accomplishments, Pacquiao has garnered respect from a wide range of boxing luminaries who have shared their favorite “Manny Moments” ahead of the July 19 událost. Amongst those who spoke about Pacquiao were former opponents Thurman and Barrera, as well as former sparring partner and welterweight champion Shawn Porter.

“It’s never been about one moment for me when it comes to Manny Pacquiao,“ řekl Thurman. “My favorite moment is any time he’s busted off those eight-punch combos. With an opponent on the ropes, world-class competition, and he just fires off an eight-set. It’s happened many times, but every time I’ve witnessed it, it’s sparked a little joy in my heart.”

“I have two favorite Manny moments, the first is when he beat Oscar De La Hoya, because I thought it was impossible,"Said Barrera. “I thought it would never happen and then De La Hoya remained seated and it was over. The second one was the way he beat Miguel Cotto. It was two Hall of Famers and Manny being really impressive in that weight class.

“What makes Manny so special is the bond and closeness with his fans. His heart is what makes everyone like him. He likes to put on a show, give it all for the fans, a hlavně, he becomes a warrior when he steps in the ring.”

“I have a rare Manny Pacquiao moment, because there aren’t too many that get to spar with the legend,“ řekl Porter. “He flew me and my dad out to the Philippines and we met for the first time and he was like ‘okay this is gonna be fun.’ I was shocked because this was the first time that someone treated getting in the ring with me like it wasn’t a big deal…After I talked to my corner I turned around and took a step toward the center of the ring and it was like this moment came over me like ‘you’re sparring Manny Pacquiao.’ I was in a daze for like the first 10 sekundy. And he caught me with a good straight left hand in the first minute and it woke me up. I was like ‘that dude’s got some power’, and then we were off to the races.”

When prognosticating the results of this Saturday, Červenec 19 matchup, the oddsmakers have installed the younger reigning champion Barrios as a betting favorite. Renowned trainer and boxing analyst Stephen “Breadman” Edwards agrees with the sentiment, emphasizing how gargantuan the task at hand is for the 46-year-old great.

“It would be an incredible feat for a 46-year-old fighter to come back and win the welterweight world title,” said Edwards. “It’s hard to even imagine someone being off for a few years and then coming back at 46 and winning it. In all honesty, I think that this may be an impossible task. If anyone can do it, Manny can do it, but right now I’m favoring Barrios.”

Despite the odds, several of the polled boxers are favoring Pacquiao to pull off the upset, including Porter, Barrera, and reigning WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

“Pacquiao is a punches in bunches type of guy and he can crack,"said Russell. “He’s shown that his punching power can get the job done. Barrios is youthful and a selective puncher. I don’t think he’s gonna be able to sit there and take pictures. Manny will make you pay if you wait too long. He’s always shown that he wants to get the fight going.

“Pacquiao is a high-tempo fighter and Barrios has struggled with that pace. Barrios is a tough competitor, but I feel like he still has a lot to learn. Manny has been in there with many champions and I believe he has the tools in his arsenal and that it’ll show the night of the fight. Barrios is gonna have to shock the world. He has to show enough to make Manny respect him. I’m leaning towards Manny being victorious, but may the best man win.”

“I do believe that Manny Pacquiao is gonna beat Mario Barrios,“ řekl Porter. “I know that everyone is talking about his age. That’s the theme, can the old man beat the young man? I think this old man is always gonna be too much until he hangs up the gloves.”

“I think this will be a very interesting fight,“ řekl Barrera. “Pacquiao is a superb warrior, an eight-division world champion who will give it his all and who likes to put on a show. This sets up to be a fight where we will really see these guys collide and make the fans the real winners.

“Barrios is an active defending champion, and while he’s not as complex as the other current champions, he will be dangerous once he steps into the ring. I would like to see Pacquiao win because of the legend that he is. I’ll go with Manny Pacquiao as the winner, but if Barrios wins, it’ll be because he proves that he’s the better fighter right now.”

No matter who you see winning on July 19, the evening is undoubtedly shaping up to be historic, and despite any doubts coming from the outside, Pacquiao has expressed the strong self-belief that he will leave the ring as world champion once again.

“The fire, determination and eagerness to work hard is still there,” said Pacquiao. “I’m still enjoying running the mountains. Not every fighter has this feeling. This is a blessing, because I’ve been through so many big fights in my career and I’m still here. I’m back…It would mean a lot for me to become world champion again. Manny Pacquiao is always giving surprises to the fans. That’s my passion.”

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O PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario „El Azteca“ Barriossquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Červenec 19 od MGM Grand zahrady Arena v Las Vegas.

V co-hlavní události, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyu will rematch after engaging in 2024’s bloodiest fight.

The action will also feature Mexican starIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzand his hard-hitting countrymanAngel Fierro meeting for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight duel after their action packed February clash, plus former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaa top uchazečemJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 12-round WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Předchozí platba za zhlédnutí, mistrGary Russell Jr.tops a three fight card streaming live on Prime Video, as he steps back into the ring to faceHugo Castañedain a 10-round lightweight showdown.

The action also includes undefeated top super bantamweightDavid “Rey” Picassodueling Japanese contenderKyonosuke Kamedav 10-dokola záležitost, plus Filipino power-puncher and former world championMark “Magnifico” Magsayobattles Mexico’sJorge Matain a 10-round super featherweight attraction opening the show at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

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ANGEL FIERRO: “I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR PITBULL CRUZ. HE DOESN’T INTIMIDATE ME & HE’S AN ORDINARY FIGHTER!" – Fierro Talks Training With Robert Garcia & More Ahead of Cruz Rematch on Saturday, Červenec 19

Hard-Hitting Fierro Talks Training with Robert Garcia & Previews Mexico vs. Mexico Rematch Against Former World Champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz onSobota, Červenec 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, JAKO. – July 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzduring a tense face-to-face at the Los Angeles press conference in June to announce their rematch, and has continued to express his ire toward Cruz as we near their showdown on Saturday, Červenec 19 as part of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“When I say something to him, like I did at that press conference, I follow through,” said Fierro. “I promised I would show him that I’m elite and this fight will be more of the same. I have no respect for ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. He doesn’t intimidate me and he’s an ordinary fighter. He’s a human and he gets tired too. I stayed true to myself when I told him I’m coming for war.”

The biggest change for Fierro since the first showdown is the addition of famed trainer Robert Garcia, who has led his training camp and will do the same for his corner on July 19. By joining forces with Garcia, Fierro believes he’s unlocked a better version of himself that he’ll display in the rematch.

“It’s been a tough camp,” said Fierro. “I’ve never trained with this much intensity before. Robert Garcia and the whole team has been excellent. We’ve made changes to my sparring sessions and I believe we’re going to deliver a great result.

“I’ve gone through changes physically, mentally and nutritionally. It’s going to make me formidable. I’m in the best shape of my life and my diet is on point. I’m not worried about making weight and that’s how an elite fighter should come into a fight.”

The Tijuana-native’s first fight against Cruz was a tale of two halves, as Cruz controlled the early rounds before Fierro appeared to turn the tide, out landing his opponent 132 na 106 across the final five frames. While he believes he’ll be even better on July 19, Fierro is confident that he proved his elite status in the first fight, even if Cruz doesn’t.

“I’ve worked on myself and correcting the mistakes I made in the first fight that would have changed the outcome,” said Fierro. “Robert Garcia is very experienced and I watched the fight with him to work on what I need to do to win this time.

“I didn’t keep my hands up 100% of the time like I needed to. That was the main mistake at the time. ‘Pitbull’ underestimated me – and still does- but I already showed him that I’m not middling fighter. I proved I’m elite and now I’m working twice as hard.”

In addition to showing Cruz his level, Fierro believes that he took advantage of the big stage in February on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. to show the Mexican people that he was a true contender. With that extra motivation, he’s promised to show that he will be the next big star to take off from the boxing-rich country.

“At the beginning of the fight, people looked at me like I was a nobody,” said Fierro. “But by the halfway point, I felt a shift, and people were already seeing me as a big-time fighter. I felt like Rocky in Russia! I proved that I’m not just a talker. I’m a true Mexican…We’re two Mexicans with pride on the line and looking to show who the next great Mexican boxing star will be. I’m fighting to bring honor to my country.”

Having already delivered a fight that’s garnering early Fight of the Year consideration, Fierro has promised to deliver even more action the second time around, and perhaps bring back memories of Fierro’s personal favorite all-Mexican rematch Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales II.

“You’re going to see a different ‘Tashiro’ and it’s going to be an even better war than the first one,” said Fierro. “The fans will be on their feet from the very first round. I will beat ‘Pitbull’ – no matter what. He better prepare well and I think he will, because deep down he knows what he’s up against.”

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O PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario „El Azteca“ Barriossquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Červenec 19 od MGM Grand zahrady Arena v Las Vegas.

V co-hlavní události, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyu will rematch after engaging in 2024’s bloodiest fight.

The action will also feature Mexican starIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzand his hard-hitting countrymanAngel Fierro meeting for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight duel after their action packed February clash, plus former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaa top uchazečemJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now throughAXS.com.

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CALEB PLANT VS. ARMANDO RESÉNDIZ & JERMALL CHARLO VS. THOMAS LAMANNA VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & VIDEO

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LAS VEGAS – April 24, 2025 -Bývalý mistr světa v super střední vázeCaleb Plantand Mexican knockoutArmando Reséndizplus two-division championJermall Charloand veteran contenderThomas "Cornflake" LAMANNApreviewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference on Thursday before they co-headlinePBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video v sobotu, Květen 31 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Plant will defend his Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title in the main event against Reséndiz, while Charlo begins his super middleweight campaign against LaManna in the co-main event of action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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Zde je to, co bojovníci museli říci čtvrtek:

Caleb PLANT

“Expect fireworks. Me and my team have been grinding hard and once that bell rings, I’m gonna step on him.

“Armando thinks he can beat me, and that’s enough to piss me off. He knows what’s coming to him.

“I’m not gonna be distracted from the fight that’s in front of me. It’s happened so many times where fighters get so worried about the next fight, and they don’t win the fight in front of them. I’m not letting that happen. Armando is coming to take my spot, but I’m not gonna let that happen.

“The first thing on my mind is to put on a great performance on May 31. I want Charlo, Edgar Berlanga, Jaime Munguia, Diego Pacheco, and anyone else who’s up there. Then I’ll end up where I’m supposed to be. I’m gonna pick them off one by one.

“Some fighters lose and their confidence is shattered. Maybe their confidence was fake to begin with. A loss has never made me think I couldn’t do what I’m capable of. I take those experiences and learn to make adjustments, which a lot of fighters aren’t able to do.

“Experience isn’t something you can buy or borrow. You have to walk through the fire. I’ve been on the biggest stages in boxing. Each time you get those experiences, you take it over to the next fight.

“I’m too strong, I’m too fast and I’m too slick for Armando. I have a great team with me. We’re the A-Team. We’re coming to win and we’re going to win.

“I have the desire to win and the desire to be a champion. Even with the success I’ve had, that desire doesn’t dim at all.

“I feel strongly that you should have fun doing what you love to do. Boxing is the place where I can let go. When that bell rings, that’s when I can be myself.”

ARMANDO RESENDIZ

“I’m really looking forward to this fight. I’m in excellent shape because I’m facing an elite fighter who’s accomplished a lot. My dream has always been to fight against the best and this is making my dream come true. We’re going to give the fans a great fight.

“I know that Caleb remembers me from those sparring sessions. I believe it was right before the Canelo fight. I know that I have the tools to overcome this challenge.

“I think Caleb has some selective memory about our sparring. They took me out of the gym for a reason. I’m gonna show him exactly how much I’ve grown on May 31.

“I don’t care about anyone else but my team and my family. I’m here making my dreams come true. I’m a Mexican fighter and people are gonna see what I’m capable of. It’s not because I think I can win, it’s because I know I can win.

“Training camp has been going great and I’ve had really good sparring sessions. I’m feeling really confident and I’m ready to get it on.

“Like the Mexican fighter that I am, I always put my best foot forward. I believe in what I can do. My career has had highs and lows, but I’ve realized that there’s no opponent that I will fear.

“The fights that I’ve had in the past will allow me to be even stronger this time around.”

Charlo JERMALL

“This is gonna be a fight. I gotta do what I always do. He’s gonna come at me and make it a fight. I expect the best out of him and I’ll be ready to make the adjustments.

“Thomas LaManna is standing in the way of my goals and my dreams. But I’m ready to stand in the paint with him.

“I’m ready to get back in the ring. Those two years actually helped me. They made me better. Not only have I not taken damage, but they’ve made me stronger.

“I’m back at 100%. I feel stronger and better. I’m fully back. My team is better and everything is falling into place perfectly. I got Houston back on my back. I can carry them now.

“There’s bigger fish to fry. I just hope Thomas can go back to his family happy after.”

THOMAS LAMANNA

“We’re gonna shock the world on May 31. That’s what we’re coming to do.

“I’m glad this fight is finally here. The timing is right and I’m excited and ready. We’ll both be in that ring and ready to rumble.

“He is who he is in this sport. He’s been off for a while, but he’s never lost. This is the biggest fight of my life and I’ve been training like it.

“I’ve gotten a lot more experience since I fought Erislandy Lara. The best lesson in life is experience. Every day you get better. I’ve gotten more comfortable with these last nine wins.

“Once the call came for this fight, I answered. I’m here to write my own legacy.”

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SUBRIEL MATIAS CAPTURES VACANT IBF 140-POUND WORLD TITLE WITH FIFTH-ROUND TKO OF JEREMIAS PONCE IN HIGH-OCTANE SHOWTIME® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE ARMORY IN MINNEAPOLIS

Minneapolis-Native Jamal James and Super Lightweight Contender Elvis Rodriguez Score Victories in Televised Undercard of Premier Boxing Champions Event

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MINNEAPOLIS – February 26, 2023 -Power-punchingSubriel Matiasshowed why he’s become one of boxing’s most vaunted knockout artists as he stopped the previously unbeatenJeremias Ponceafter five rounds to win the vacant IBF 140-pound World Championship Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from The Armory in Minneapolis headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Puerto Rico’s Matias (19-1, 19 KO) captured the title in an electric firefight that saw the two top-ranked 140-pounders throw over 800 combined punches in five rounds according to CompuBox. For Matias, the victory culminated a long journey that had him away from his family for nearly a year as he trained in Mexico for his first title opportunity.

“I’m on cloud nine right now,” said Matias. “I don’t think I’ve woken up from this dream. Maybe I can tell you how it feels tomorrow, ale právě teď, it’s a dream come true. I wanted to work him from the first round on, because I knew he wouldn’t have the same power as me as the fight went on.”

Ponce (30-1, 20 KO) came out extremely aggressive and looked to swarm Matias early as he threw 96 punches in round one, out landing Matias 28 na 11. Matias adjusted in round two, closing the distance and smothering Ponce to dull some of his attack while also finding spots for his own short power punches.

I thought it was an even fight, but one punch can change everything and that’s what happened,” said Ponce. “Subriel is a tough, strong fighter and I knew what he was capable of.”

After landing a powerful left hand that hurt Ponce late in round four, Matias returned determined and sharp in round five, přistání 47% of his power punches over the three minutes. In the waning moments of the round, Matiaslanded the decisive blows, a series of head and body shots that badly hurt Matias and put him on the mat.

Ponce was able to make it to his stool, but his corner had seen enough and suggested that the fight be stopped, with the official result coming as a TKO at the end of round five.

“I’m fine now,” said Ponce. “My team knows me, and they made the decision that they had to make. It hurts, but the most important thing is that I’m healthy.”

“I wasn’t really surprised,” said Matias. “Once I saw how his corner reacted. I saw that [Ponce] was hurt. I thought that I was patient in the first four rounds, so I came out with a different approach and mindset in the fifth.”

Po boji, with his IBF belt in tow, Matias set his sights on a unification showdown against WBC 140-pound World Champion Regis Prograis.

“Regis Prograis, I’m coming for you,” said Matias. “I’m the world champion now. I promise that I’m coming to hurt you. Prograis likes to talk the talk, but I have that same mentality. Let’s see who prevails. I want him to see that there are people crazier than him in this sport.”

V co-hlavní události, Minneapolis-native and welterweight contenderJamal “Shango” James(28-2, 12 KO) returned from a 16-month layoff to thrill a sold-out hometown crowd and earn a unanimous decision victory after 10-rounds against Argentine OlympianAlberto Palmetta(18-2, 13 KO).

“I’m pretty sure everybody can see that layoff affected me,” said James. “I had a lot of rust in me. My legs weren’t sharp, my punches weren’t sharp, but I’m glad I was able to get in there. I liked that because it’s pushing me mentally and it made me step up to the occasion.”

“I thought it was an even fight,” said Palmetta. “I was the aggressor throughout against a former world champion, a taller opponent with longer reach than me.”

In his first action since losing his WBA Welterweight Title to Radzhab Butaev in October 2021, James picked up his fifth career victory at the friendly confines of The Armory. Using his considerable height and reach advantage, James was able to control much of the action and contest the bout on his terms.

“I was trying to adapt,” said James. “I definitely felt like I won the fight but I believe I could’ve done much better. I know that I’m a lot sharper. I know that my endurance is a lot stronger. I just had a lot of time off and my body is still getting back in shape. I’ll be back for sure.”

“I also like to counter, but I ratcheted up the pressure in the second half of the fight,” said Palmetta. “Maybe it looked like Jamal James was superior in the first half because he kept being conservative and countering.”

Palmetta had success countering James but was unable to put together enough combinations or hurt James during the action. James’ edge was reflected on the scorecards, as he out landed Palmetta 193 na 111, Včetně 153 na 102 edge in power punches.

James was also able to use a sharp body attack to keep Palmetta at bay, přistání 68 throughout the fight, ve srovnání s jen 20 from Palmetta. In round nine, a sharp right uppercut caused Palmetta to stumble and let to a raucous exchange that stirred James’ hometown fans.

The crowd again rose to their feet as James and Palmetta whipped power punches throughout the final moments of round 10. James kept his perfect record at The Armory intact by wide scores of 99-91 a 98-92 dvakrát.

“I know I can be a champion again because I was a champion before,” said James. “I have to stay focused. Stay in the gym and back and study this fight – actually, my last two fights – and step it up. Thanks to everybody in Minneapolis for coming and showing me love.”

V televizní vysílání otvíráku, super lightweight contenderElvis Rodriguez(14-1-1,12 KO) overcame a slow start to earn a hard-fought majority decision over the hard-hittingJoseph Adorno(17-2-2, 14 KO) po 10 kola.

“Ring rust was definitely a factor,” said Rodriguez. “Maybe the struggle was more mental than physical in a way, but the important thing is that I overcame it.”

After a couple of rounds feeling each other out, Adorno was the first to have success, showing a varied attack with hooks to the body and head. He punctuated a strong fourth round with several counter hooks right before the closing bell.

In round five the action began to heat up, with Rodriguez starting to find a home for his offense as well, while still taking consistent return fire from Adorno. Rodriguez would eventually take control of the fight in the seventh roundlanding a perfect right hook that badly hurt Adorno. Rodriguez followed up quickly and forced Adorno to the canvas to score the knockdown, although Adorno was able to stay in the fight and make it through the round.

“I thought I had him once I landed that right hook, but he got up,” said Rodriguez. “He’s a warrior and a good fighter… The seventh round was huge, that’s when I truly started to win this fight. I have to give credit to Adorno for being savvy and knowing how to keep his distance before then.”

Rodriguez rode that momentum through the rest of the fight, out landing Adorno 52 na 33 across rounds seven through 10. The Freddie Roach-trained contender punctuated his victory in the final frame, landing a left that referee Jon Schorle ruled a knockdown, despite the objection from Adorno, who felt he was tripped during the exchange.

After the 10rounds Rodriguez emerged victorious on the judges’ cards, as one score of 94-94 was overruled by tallies of 95-93 a 97-91. Post-fight, Adorno expressed his belief that his early success was enough for him to earn a better result, while Rodriguez set his sights on the new 140-pound champion Matias.

I thought the judges were blind,” said Adorno. “I can’t get a win with these judges. I don’t know how you see the fight 97-91. I thought I won every round except the ones he dropped me. He never out worked me at all. I had the jab in his face and was snapping him to the body. He couldn’t do anything. No way he won seven rounds. myslel jsem si 94-94 was okay because of the two knockdowns.

“Like I said yesterday at the weigh-in, bring on the winner of the main event,” said Rodriguez. “And to my people in the Dominican Republic, just know that I’ll be back even bolder and even better next time.”

Prior to the telecast, the SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show streamed live on theSHOWTIME SPORTS YouTube channel aSHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and was topped by a welterweight matchup that saw Minneapolis-nativeVe’Shawn Owens(14-3, 12 KO) dosáhnout jednomyslného rozhodnutí nadKudratillo Abdukakhorov(18-2, 10 KO) after 10-rounds. Skóre soudců byly 99-91, 98-92 a 97-93.

Streaming action also featured the Ronnie Shields-trainedWillie Jones(9-2, 6 KO) delivering avicious first-round knockout over the previously unbeatenDerrick Jackson(10-1, 5 KO) jen 1:22 into their welterweight clash, plus sensational super lightweight prospectMickel Spencer(3-0, 2 KO), with his older brother and unbeaten contender Joey Spencer watching ringside, rozebránoMargarito Hernandez(3-5-1) to earn a first-round TKO 2:18 into the fight.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Únor 26 na 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Únor 27 na 10 p.m. ET/PT na Showtime Extreme®

Veteran sportscasterBrian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voiceMauro Ranallohandled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analystAl Bernstein a tři divize mistr světaAbner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporterJim Gray, world-renowned ring announcerJimmy Lennon, Jr. and boxing historianSteve Farhood as unofficial scorer. The executive producer was four-time Emmy Award winnerDavid Dinkins, Jr., sRay Smaltz III výrobě aChuck McKeanřídící. Former junior middleweight world champion andSHOBOX: Nová generace® commentatorRaúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscasterAlejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). 

The SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show was hosted by award-winningMORNING KOMBAT live digital talk-show hostsLuke Thomas aBrian Campbell, who also serves as an expert analyst on the popularSHOBOX® series.

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TERRELL GAUSHA: “WE’RE GOING TO GIVE TIM TSZYU A DIFFERENT LOOK THAN HE’S EVER SEEN BEFORE”

Super Welterweight Contender Gausha Faces Unbeaten Rising Star Tim Tszyu in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

Main Event Saturday, Březen 26 Z zbrojnice v Minneapolis

LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2022 - U.S.. Olympionik a uchazeč o super welterovou váhuTerrell Gaushais confident that he’ll be spoiling the stateside debut of unbeaten rising starTim Tszyuwhen they square off on Saturday, Březen 26 žít na SHOWTIME® headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Armory in Minneapolis.

“We’ve been working on some different things for this fight,” said Gausha. “We’re going to give Tim Tszyu a different look than he’s seen before. Compared to most of the fights that everyone has seen, they’re going to see something new from me on March 26.”

Tszyu, the son of Hall of Fame fighter Kostya Tszyu, will be making his much-anticipated debut in the U.S. against Gausha, after dominating his first 20 fights in his native Australia. For the Cleveland native Gausha, his motivation comes from within and not from the hype surrounding Tszyu entering this matchup.

“I’m just motivated period,” said Gausha. “It’s got nothing to do with any hype around Tszyu. It has everything to do with where I’m at in my life and my career. Things are happening at the right time for me. I’m in a good place. This is the perfect fight for me at this point in my career.

“I appreciate him for taking this challenge. Most other fighters would try to protect their record. This shows that he believes in himself. He wants the tough fights. Jak již bylo řečeno, I think he took the wrong fight.”

Gausha scored an impressive knockout over young contender Jamontay Clark in his last fight, stopping his opponent in round two in March 2021, and will look to build on that triumph against a bigger name in Tszyu.

“That was a good fight for me against Clark,” said Gausha. “I wanted to get right back in the ring, but sometimes it’s hard to make fights with certain guys. I have a great opportunity against Tszyu and I’m looking to capitalize and build off of my last performance. I’m going to make an even bigger splash in this fight.”

Training in Los Angeles with Manny Robles and Prenice Brewer, Gausha has received excellent sparring leading up to fight night, having shared the ring with 154-pound champion Brian Castaño, welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz and 2020 U.S.. Olympian Delante Johnson. While Gausha expects Tszyu to display his typical come forward style, he plans to be ready for anything that his opponent presents.

“I expect Tim to try to bring pressure and come forward,” said Gausha. “He’s a one-trick pony. What you see is what you get. He doesn’t do too many things spectacularly, but what he does do well, he does it very well, and that’s bring the pressure. We have something ready for that and we’re going to do our thing no matter what he tries to do.”

Gausha previously challenged for the 154-pound world title in losing a 2017 decision against Erislandy Lara and also owns a decision defeat to Erickson Lubin and a draw against former champion Austin Trout. Nyní, Gausha will look to catapult himself right back into the title picture with a victory on March 26.

“After everyone sees this performance on March 26, they’re going to know where I fit into this division,” said Gausha. “I’ve got a job to do. Právě teď, I’m really just starting to show people my skills and what I can do. This is going to solidify that. I’m knocking on the door of a title fight right now. A win over Tszyu would be great for my career and get me to the world titles.”

Vstupenky na akce, která je podporována TGB Promotions, No Limit Boxing and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://Armorymn.com/ a přes Ticketmaster.

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ABOUT TSZYU VS. GAUSHA

Tszyu vs. Gausha will see top super welterweight contender and rising starTim Tszyumake his long-awaited U.S. debut when he takes on U.S. OlympianTerrell Gaushain a 12-round showdown that headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Březen 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING televizní vysílání začíná 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature rising undefeated lightweight contenderMichel Riveradueling fellow unbeatenJoseph “Blessed Hands” Adornov 10kolovém co-main eventu, plus hard-hitting super lightweight contenderElvis Rodríguez obloženíJuan José Velascoin the 10-round telecast opener.

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THREE SENSATIONAL UNDERCARD MATCHUPS HIGHLIGHT ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. YORDENIS UGAS SHOWTIME PPV® ON SATURDAY, Dubna 16

Lightweight Contender Isaac Cruz Battles Former World Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in Premier Boxing Champions Co-Main Event From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

Rising Unbeaten Jose Valenzuela Takes On Former World Champion Francisco Vargas in Lightweight Duel

Unbeaten Cody Crowley Faces Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez
in Battle of All-Action Welterweights Kicking Off
Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Vstupenky jsou již v prodeji!

ARLINGTON, T.X. – Březen 17, 2022 - Three sensational matchups have been added to the SHOWTIME PPV lineup headlined by WBC and IBF world champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. a mistr světa WBA Yordenis ugas squaring off in a welterweight title unification clash on Saturday, Duben 16 live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features exciting lightweight contender Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz taking on veteran former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa v 10kolovém co-main eventu.

The lineup also includes unbeaten José Valenzuela bojuje bývalý mistr světa Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas in a 10-round lightweight fight, plus unbeaten Cody Crowley faces veteran contender Josesito Lopez in a 10-round duel of all-action welterweights that kicks off the telecast.

Vstupenky na koncertě, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.

“One of the year’s biggest events will feature a deserving pay-per-view undercard lineup loaded with consequential matchups that are primed to deliver drama and action,“Řekl Tom Brown, Prezident TGB Promotions. “Isaac Cruz showed against Gervonta Davis that he is a star in the making, and he’ll be looking to display those talents once again against an accomplished opponent in Yuriorkis Gamboa. Více, another rising star in Jose Valenzuela will step up in competition against former champion Francisco Vargas, while Cody Crowley and Josesito Lopez will both bring their high-octane styles into the ring in what shapes up to be a ‘can’t-miss’ showdown to open the loaded SHOWTIME PPV.”

The 23-year-old Cruz (22-2-1, 15 KO) will return to the ring after dropping a competitive decision against three-division champion Gervonta Davis on SHOWTIME PPV in December. Rodák z Mexico City, Cruz shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October. Cruz followed that up in 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March and by defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. After making his U.S. debut v prosinci 2019, Cruz went unbeaten in his next four bouts, appearing on SHOWTIME® three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“I can’t wait to be back in the ring and to fight at AT&T Stadium,"Řekl Cruz. “I love the fans in Texas, they always give me tremendous support. Můj podporovatel, Manny Pacquiao, has fought at AT&T Stadium before and won both times. I’m excited to follow in his footsteps against a very accomplished former champion in Gamboa. I’m coming to show the fans why I’m one of the best lightweights in the world and to drive Gamboa into retirement on April 16.”

Gamboa (30-4, 18 KO) is a former unified featherweight champion, holding the IBF and WBA 126-pound titles between 2009 a 2011. A native of Guantanamo, Kuba, he now lives and trains in Miami, Fla. He dropped a showdown against Terence Crawford in a 2014 Boj roku, before rebounding to win seven of eight fights. That run included victories over former world champions Jason Sosa and Roman Martinez, putting Gamboa back into world title contention. In his last two fights, Gamboa has dropped contests against current lightweight world champions, losing via 12th-round TKO to Gervonta Davis in 2019 and by decision against Devin Haney in November 2020.

“I always come to the ring to display my talents and April 16 tomu nebude jinak,” said Gamboa. “It’s very motivating to be facing a young, strong opponent like Isaac Cruz. I’m going to test him and see if he can stand up to my power. I’m coming to win and make a big statement that I still have what it takes to become champion again.”

The 22-year-old Valenzuela (11-0, 7 KO) now trains as a stablemate of unbeaten two-time world champion David Benavidez as he seeks to move from prospect to contender in 2022. Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexiko, Valenzuela turned pro in 2018 and rode a five-bout knockout streak before earning his first 10-round decision in a victory over Deiner Berrio in September 2021. Valenzuela capped off his breakout 2021 v prosinci, dominating Austin Dulay on his way to a TKO in round four.

“It’s a dream come true to be on a high-stakes, stacked card like this,” said Valenzuela. “I’ve admired and studied Spence for a long time, especially because we’re both lefties. Nemůžu se dočkat, až vstoupím do ringu. I’m not overlooking or underestimating Francisco Vargas in any way. I’m expecting fireworks. You always get a big fight when two Mexican warriors go head-to-head, so I know the fans are going to be delighted with what they see on April 16.”

Boj z Mexico City, Vargas (27-3-2, 19 KO) won a 130-pound title in 2015 by defeating Takashi Miura in one of the year’s best fights. The 37-year-old would go on to fight Orlando Salido to an action-packed draw before losing his title to Miguel Berchelt in another memorable affair. Vargas later defeated Stephen Smith and Rod Salka before losing in his rematch with Berchelt in 2019. V poslední době, Vargas began campaigning at lightweight, scoring back-to-back victories over Ezequiel Aviles in 2019 and Otto Gamez in 2020, prior to dropping a decision against Isaac Cruz in his last fight in June 2021.

“It is an honor to be on such a big card with so many great fighters,“ řekl Vargas. “I’m going to come prepared for this fight and ready to leave the ring with a victory. I know Valenzuela will be trying to make a statement, but I’m coming to do the same. Jako vždy, the fans can expect a tremendous fight from start to finish.”

Representing his native Ontario, Kanada, Crowley (20-0, 9 KO) returns to the ring after a sensational SHOWTIME debut in December 2021 that saw him beat the previously unbeaten Kudratillo Abdukakhorov by unanimous decision. Crowley had previously defeated Josh Torres in September 2020 following a 2019 run that saw him win a Canadian super welterweight title with a 12-round decision over Stuart McLellan in February before successfully defending that title with a dominant decision over Mian Hussain in October. The 28-year-old returned to fight in the U.S. for his last two fights after seven of his first eight pro fights took place in the U.S.

“After my win in December on SHOWTIME, I’m ready to accept the next challenge on my journey to becoming welterweight champion of the world,” said Crowley. “Josesito Lopez is always tough and he brings an exciting style to the table. Unfortunately for him, he will discover what 20 fighters before him have learned, which is that I will not be stopped from achieving my destiny. I want to thank my team for this opportunity to display my skills, heart and relentlessness on this great card at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.”

Lopez (38-8, 21 KO) earned the nickname “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his go-for-broke style in the ring. He has stepped in across from some of the top boxers in the sport, including champions Canelo Alvarez, Marcos Maidana, Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz. The 37-year-old from Riverside, California is always a tough out in the ring as noted by his narrow majority decision loss to then-champion Keith Thurman in 2019. Since that loss, Lopez has put together back-to-back victories, defeating John Molina, Jr. and Francisco Santana.

“I’m eager and very motivated to step back in the ring and prove myself as one of the best fighters in the world,"Řekl Lopez. “I expect a stiff challenge from Crowley and the fans can expect to see me at my very best. I’m in great shape and ready to put everything on the line. You will definitely want to make sure you don’t miss my fight on April 16.”

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® UNVEILS LOADED BOXING SCHEDULE FEATURING MARQUEE MATCHUPS FROM PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

TWO WORLD TITLE UNIFICATIONS, SEVEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS AND THREE WORLD TITLE ELIMINATORS ACROSS FIVE MONTHS

Star-Studded Lineup Is Highlighted by Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez and Jermall Charlo

NEW YORK - Březen 15, 2022 - SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today announced nine boxing events across the first half of 2022 featuring some of the sport’s most accomplished and dynamic stars in highly competitive matchups. The lineup pits champions against champions and top contenders against top contenders to form the strongest and most ambitious schedule in the industry. The robust lineup includes:

  • Nine marquee events across five months featuring 21 neporažení bojovníci;
  • Two world championship unifications bouts, one for all four world title belts and the coveted title of Undisputed Champion, and one for three world title belts;
  • Seven world championship matches with at least 13 world title belts at stake and three world title eliminators;
  • All of the top-six ranked super welterweights fighting in a seven-week span;
  • Several pivotal crossroads fights from super bantamweight to super middleweight with an average of two events per month through July.

The massive schedule features the sport’s biggest starsErrol Spence, Jr., Gervonta „Tank“ Davis, Jermell CharloDavid Benavideza Jermall Charlo.  There are also 18 fighters aged 27 years and younger including unified world championStephen Fulton, Jr., and highly regarded, undefeated welterweight contenderJaron “Boots” Ennis. With this emphasis on youth and kingmaking, SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions are well positioned to carry the sport into the future. Led byStephen Espinoza, Prezident, Sportovní & Programování Event, Showtime Networks Inc., and four-time Emmy® Award-winning executive producerDavid Dinkins, Jr., who guides an all-star cast of commentators and production aces, SHOWTIME® remains the most tenured and trusted platform in boxing. Arguably the best active welterweight of this era, the undefeated Spence, already a unified champ, will seek to collect a third world title when he puts his WBC and IBF straps on the line against WBA World ChampionYordenis ugas naSobota,Duben 16 in the main event on SHOWTIME PPV® at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas is only the 12th unification match in the history of the welterweight divisionjoining classic matchups such as“Sugar” Ray Leonard vs.Thomas Hearns aFloyd Mayweather vs.Manny Pacquiao. The match is rich with intrigue as Spence attempts to claim supremacy in one of boxing’s deepest divisions, while Ugas, who nearly quit the sport, aims to complete a stunning turnaround after beating eight-division world champion Pacquiao in August. Boxing superstar and five-time, tři divize mistr světaTankDavis will headline his fourth straight SHOWTIME PPV event against nemesisRolando Romero naSobota, Květen 28, Barclays Center v Brooklynu, NY, for Davis’ WBA Lightweight World TitleThe bout comes on the heels of Davis’ hard-fought 12-round unanimous decision win overIsaac “Pitbull” Cruz in which Davis overcame an injury in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd in Los Angeles last December. WBO 154-pound No. 1-zařadil uchazečTim Tszyu, the son of Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, who fought many of his most memorable bouts on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, bude dělat jeho U.S.. debutSobota, March 26proti 2012 U.S.. Olympian and top contenderTerrell Gaushaat The Armory in Minneapolis. The streaking southpawsErickson Lubin aSebastian Fundora will engage in a Super Welterweight Title Eliminator, for the WBC interim title, in the second of back-to-back, intriguing crossroads matchups in the division onSobota, Duben 9 from Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Jermell Charlo a Brian Castaño once again will seek to become the first undisputed 154-pound champion in the four-belt era and just the third overall undisputed champion today when they meet in a rematch of their 2021 classic onSobota, Květen 14 v Los Angeles. Více, rising welterweight starEnnis, možná the most talented boxer yet to win a world title, returns as the co-feature againstCustio Claytonin an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. Former two-time world championBenavidez se vrací do akce naSobota,May 21against knockout artistDavid Lemieux na 168 pounds in Phoenix, Ariz., in a bout between two of the sport’s biggest punchers. Fulton, in his first bout since his title unification win in the 122-pound division againstBrandon Figueroa, will defend his titles onSobota, Červen 4 v Minneapolis, against former unified world championDanny Roman in another can’t miss matchup. Jermall Charlo will defend his WBC Middleweight World Championship for the fifth time onSobota, Červen 18, when he faces former world title challenger, WBC č. 6-zařadilMaciej Sulecki on the Juneteenth holiday weekend in Houston. OnSobota, Červenec 9, v San Antoniu, Texas, newly minted WBC Featherweight World ChampionMark Magsayo will make his first title defense since dethroningGary Russell Jr., on SHOWTIME against unbeaten mandatory challenger and former super bantamweight titleholderKrál Vargas.
Additional high-stakes matches will be announced as individual fight cards fill out. “It’s a good time to be a boxing fan and SHOWTIME viewer with so many high-level, consequential matchups on our schedule,"ŘeklEspinoza, Prezident, Sportovní & Programování Event, Showtime Networks Inc. “We continue to grow the sport at every level, from our grassroots seriesSHOBOXto crowning unified and undisputed champions across boxing’s deepest divisions. When you consider the competitive nature of these fights, the star power of fighters like Errol Spence, Jr., ‘Tank’ Davis, David Benavidez, the Charlo brothers—and the youthful vitality of Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis and Brandun Lee—it’s never been clearer that SHOWTIME is the destination for the most compelling fights and will be for years to come. This SHOWTIME Boxing lineup is hands down the most potent of any network or platform in 2022.” The SHOWTIME Sports boxing schedule features seven editions of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® and two significant SHOWTIME PPV events, all presented by Premier Boxing Champions·Březen 26 – SHOWTIME MISTROVSTVÍ BOXUThe Armory, Minneapolis, Z.
o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super Welterweight Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, Lightweight Bouto Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, Super Lightweight (142 LBS) Bout ·Duben 9 – SHOWTIME MISTROVSTVÍ BOXU__The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas
o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super Welterweight Interim Titleo Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Super Welterweight Bouto Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, Super Welterweight Bout ·Duben 16 – SHOWTIME PPV__AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
o Errol Spence Jr. proti. Yordenis ugas, WBC, WBA & IBF Welterweight World __Championship Unification
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (preceding PPV):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, WBA Welterweight Title Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, Super Lightweight Bout ·Květen 14 – SHOWTIME MISTROVSTVÍ BOXU__Los Angeleso Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castaño II, Undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Super __Welterweight World Championship Unificationo Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, IBF Welterweight Eliminator ·Květen 21 – SHOWTIME MISTROVSTVÍ BOXU__Fénix
o David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux, Super Middleweight Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Super Welterweight Bout ·Květen 28 – SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
o Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, WBA Lightweight World Championship ·Červen 4 – SHOWTIME MISTROVSTVÍ BOXU__Minneapolis
o Stephen Fulton, Jr. proti. Danny Roman, WBO & WBC Super Bantamweight World Championshipo David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, WBA Super Middleweight World Title ·Červen 18 – SHOWTIME MISTROVSTVÍ BOXU__Houston
o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, WBC Middleweight World Championship ·Červenec 9 – SHOWTIME MISTROVSTVÍ BOXU__San Antonio
o Mark Magsayo vs. Král Vargas, WBC Featherweight World Championship\

For more information and future fight announcements visitwww.SHO.com/sportswww.PremierBoxingChampions.com, sledovat na Twitteru @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing a @TGBPromotions na Instagramu @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing a @TGBPromotions nebo se staňte fanouškem na Facebooku nawww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing. Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Paramount, vlastní a provozuje prémiovou službu SHOWTIME®, která obsahuje kritikou uznávanou původní sérii, provokativní dokumenty, kasovní hity, komediální a hudební speciály a náročné sporty. SHOWTIME je k dispozici jako samostatná streamovací služba na všech hlavních streamovacích zařízeních a na webu Showtime.com, i přes kabel, DBS, poskytovatelé telco a streamovaného videa. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, stejně jako na vyžádání verze všech tří značek. SNI prodává a distribuuje sportovní a zábavní akce na výstavu pro předplatitele na základě prostřednictvím SHOWTIME PPV pay-per-view®. Pro více informací, přejít nawww.SHO.com.

CHRIS COLBERT BROOKLYN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am…I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.”

Unbeaten Rising Star Colbert Nears Showdown Against Undefeated Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia Headlining Live on SHOWTIME® Sobota, Únor 26 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from The Cosmopolitan
Las Vegas

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BROOKLYN – Únor 18, 2022 - Neporažený stoupající hvězda Chris „Primetime“ Colbert held a media workout in his hometown of Brooklyn Friday, as he prepares to take on undefeated Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, Únor 26 na akci Premier Boxing Champions od The Chelsea v The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Colbert vs. Garcia tops a stacked SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT as the undefeated fighters match up in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Vstupenky na koncertě, která je podporována TGB Promotions, jsou nyní v prodeji a lze je zakoupit prostřednictvím Ticketmaster.com.

The 25-year-old Colbert held the workout at the NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Club where he began his boxing journey, from his decorated days in the amateur ranks, to his burgeoning pro career. Here is what Colbert had to say about training camp, his February 26 soupeř a více:

CHRIS COLBERT

“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am. I’m not worried about anything he brings to the ring. I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.

“I don’t have to live up to the ‘Primetime’ name, that’s just me. That’s who I am. People know who I am. I just have a job to do and I’m going to do it on February 26.

“I don’t really know anything about Garcia. I know he’s got two arms and two legs, and beyond that I expect him to bring his A-game, because he has to against me. There’s no way that I’m letting him come in as a late replacement and beat me.

“I spent most of training camp with Coach Aureliano Sosa and Herman Caicedo at Caicedo Sports down in Miami, but with the change of opponent I made the decision to come back to my gym in Brooklyn because we have three lefties in the gym up here.

“The only real difference for this camp is that I have a nutritionist now, so they’ve got me on a strict diet and I’m just more focused than ever. The other thing about this camp is that I was originally supposed to fight in mid-December, but then it got pushed back to now. So we went through two camps basically. It’s been about a 14-week camp in total.

“We went down to Miami mainly because of the weather, and because of our connection with Coach Herman. I hate the cold up north. And then they’ve also got a lot of quality sparring partners for me down in Miami and they gave me some good work to get me ready for this fight.

“I’m all about making adjustments. I’ve had opponent replacements happen before, and I know this is part of the business of boxing. I just have to roll with the punches, make lemonade out of these lemons and do what I do on February 26.

“I don’t fight for the belts. I fight for the money and my legacy. I still have a job to do next Saturday. I’m still getting paid. Až vyhraju, I get to fight again soon for the belt and get paid again for that fight.”

NABÍDKY ŠKOLENÍ HÉCTOR GARCÍA – NEPORAŽENÝ DOMINIKÁN OLYMPIÁN GARCÍA ČELÍ NEPORAŽENÉ VYCHÁZEJÍCÍ HVĚZDĚ CHRISU COLBERTOVI ŽIVĚ V SOBOTU SHOWTIME®, Únor 26

"Chris Colberta nepovažuji za zvlášť nebezpečného."

NEPORAŽENÝ DOMINIKÁNSKÝ OLYMPIÁN HÉCTOR GARCÍA ČELÍ NEPORAŽENÉ VYCHÁZEJÍCÍ HVĚZDĚ CHRISU COLBERTOVI ŽIVĚ NA SHOWTIME® Sobota, Únor 26 V PREMIEROVÝCH ŠAMPIONŮCH V BOXU AKCE Z KOSMOPOLITÁNA LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS (Únor 17, 2022) – Neporažený dominikánský olympionik Hector Garcia bude se snažit přiblížit se o krok blíže svým mistrovským snům, když bude čelit neporaženému kolegovi Chris „Primetime“ Colbert ve 12kolovém titulku WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator živě v sobotu SHOWTIME, Únor 26 na akci Premier Boxing Champions od The Chelsea v The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

"Jsem velmi vděčný celému svému týmu, že mi dal tuto příležitost,“ řekl García, kdo vlastní záznam 14-0, s 10 průchodky. "Je čas ukázat světu, že ve stínech byl skrytý dominikánský bojovník a je připraven vrhnout se na tuto šanci."."

García se postavil Colbertovi poté, co šampion WBA v super pérové ​​váze Roger Gutiérrez odstoupil kvůli pozitivnímu testu na COVID-19. Navzdory náhlé změně, 30letý je připraven na to, co do ringu přináší mimořádně zručný Colbert.

„Chris Colberta nepovažuji za zvlášť nebezpečného,“ řekl García. „Už jsem ho viděl bojovat a vím, že musím být hbitý, protože je velmi rychlý. Sparringoval jsem s mnoha tréninkovými partnery, kteří mají podobný styl jako on tady v Las Vegas a to by mi mělo pomoci přizpůsobit se, až budeme v boji."

Trénoval renomovaný trenér Ismael Salas v Las Vegas, García se utkal s šampiony a nejlepšími soupeři včetně Devina Haneyho a Rolanda „Rollyho“ Romera. Do tohoto zápasu vstupuje po nejpůsobivějším vítězství své kariéry, jednomyslné rozhodnutí triumfovalo nad Isaacem Avelarem v prosinci. 2021.

"Ujišťuji se, že zůstanu ve formě, i když nebudu trénovat na konkrétní datum nebo soupeře,“ řekl García. „Slyšel jsem o této příležitosti, když jsem se vrátil do Las Vegas z Dominikánské republiky, a prostě jsem věděl, že musím chytit býka za rohy. Ujišťuji se, že z toho vytěžím maximum tím, že budu mít tu nejlepší možnou přípravu."

San Juan de la Maguana, Produkt z Dominikánské republiky ví, že je to jeho šance dostat se ze smolařů na kandidáta na mistrovství světa, a plánuje předvést svou všestrannost a sílu v největším zápase své dosavadní kariéry.

"Lidé budou svědky mého potenciálu 26. února," řekl García. "Také zjistí, že se mohu rvát nebo taktizovat z jakékoliv vzdálenosti.". Kdybych se měl jedním slovem definovat jako boxer, to by bylo "všestranné". Moje síla je zbraň, protože ti můžu ublížit čímkoli a vším, co hodím."

García je vášnivým fanouškem Boston Red Sox, který dříve hrál baseball a snil o tom, že zasáhne homeruny ve Fenway Parku, zatímco obdivuje dominikánské baseballové legendy, jako je Pedro Martínez., David Ortíz a Manny Ramírez. Jeho rodina chtěla, aby studoval, ale byl to jeho nevlastní bratr, kdo ho přivedl k boxu, když byl García teenager.

"Baseball byl moje první láska, ale můj starší nevlastní bratr Derlin Valdez boxoval a povzbuzoval mě, abych dělal totéž,“ řekl García. „Pořád mi říkal, abych šel do posilovny a, když jsem byl 14, Rozhodl jsem se dát na jeho rady a věnovat se boxu. Původně se mi moc nechtělo, ale také jsem neměl zdroje, které jsem potřeboval, abych byl skutečným profesionálním baseballovým hráčem.“

García se stal profesionálem v prosinci roku 2016 po druhém místě v 2015 Pan-Am Games v Torontu a kvalifikace na turnaj 2016 Olympijské hry v Rio de Janeiro.

"Čekal jsem na (2016) Olympiáda, než se stane profesionálem,“ řekl García. „Mým snem bylo vyhrát medaili, a nedostal jsem se tam kvůli nespravedlivé prohře během předkol."

O šest let později, box je v domácnosti Garcíi stále rodinnou záležitostí. To je to, co ho žene k úspěchu.

"Mým cílem je stát se mistrem světa, a věnuji se ukazovat své rodině, že jsem skutečně schopen být úspěšný jako sportovec,“ řekl García. „Chtěli, abych studoval, studie, studovat a ještě studovat, ale ukazuji jim, že jsem dosáhl svého cíle."

O COLBERTU VS. GARCÍA
Colbert vs. García uvidí neporaženou vycházející hvězdu Chris „Primetime“ Colbert vyrovnat se s neporaženým dominikánským olympionikem Hector Garcia ve 12kolovém titulku WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator živě v sobotu SHOWTIME, Únor 26 na akci Premier Boxing Champions od The Chelsea v The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Box Showtime Championship® televizní vysílání začíná v 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT a představí další neporažený mladý fenomén v co-main eventu. Gary Antuanne Russell, a 2016 U.S.. Olympian, čelí bývalému mistru světa Viktor Postol v 10-dokola extra lehký záchvat, zatímco IBF juniorský mistr světa v bantamové váze Jerwin Ancajas obhajuje svůj titul proti neporaženému Argentinci Fernando Martinez v televizním otvíráku naloženého trojhlavého stroje.

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NEPORAŽENÁ VYCHÁZEJÍCÍ HVĚZDA CHRIS COLBERT SE STÁTÍ NEPORAŽENÉMU DOMINIKÁNSKÉMU OLYMPIANSKÉMU HECTOROVI LUISI GARCIOVI ŽIVĚ V SOBOTU SHOWTIME®, Únor 26 OD KOSMOPOLITÁNA LAS VEGAS

Šampion WBA v super pérové ​​váze Roger Gutierrez byl nucen odstoupit po pozitivním testu na COVID-19

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LAS VEGAS – únor 14, 2022 – Neporažená vycházející hvězda Chris „Primetime“ Colbert se nyní utká s neporaženým dominikánským olympionikem Hector Luis Garcia ve 12kolovém titulku WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator živě v sobotu SHOWTIME, Únor 26 na akci Premier Boxing Champions od The Chelsea v The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Southpaw Garcia nahrazuje mistra světa WBA v super pérové ​​váze Roger Gutierrez, který byl nucen odstoupit po pozitivním testu na COVID-19.

Box Showtime Championship® televizní vysílání začíná v 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT a představí další neporažený mladý fenomén v co-main eventu. Gary Antuanne Russell, a 2016 U.S.. Olympian, čelí bývalému mistru světa Viktor Postol v 10-dokola extra lehký záchvat, zatímco IBF juniorský mistr světa v bantamové váze Jerwin Ancajas obhajuje svůj titul proti neporaženému Argentinci Fernando Martinez v televizním otvíráku naloženého trojhlavého stroje.

Vstupenky na koncertě, která je podporována TGB Promotions, jsou nyní v prodeji a lze je zakoupit prostřednictvím Ticketmaster.com.

Reprezentuje svůj rodný Brooklyn, New York, Colbert (16-0, 6 KO) rychle vystřelila na žebříček 130 liber, ve své první soutěži na vysoké úrovni 16 Pro boje. Již etablovaný jako bojovník s oslnivými boxerskými schopnostmi, Colbert předvedl svou schopnost bojovat od špičky k patě 11th-Kruhové zastavení Jaimeho Arboledy v prosinci 2020 před posledním poražením Tugstsogt Nyambayar v červenci 2021. 25-letý stal se profesionálem v 2015 a porazil tři neporažené bojovníky ve svých prvních osmi soutěžích. Před bojem v Arboledě, Colbert zaznamenal knockout v prvním kole v prvním kole proti Miguelu Beltranovi Jr. v září 2019 a dominantní 12kolové rozhodovací vítězství nad bývalým šampionem Jezzreel Corrales v lednu 2020.

Vysoký a hubený s dobrou silou v levé ruce a oddaným útokem na tělo, 30letý Garcia (14-0, 10 KO) ve svém posledním zápase zaznamenal nejpůsobivější vítězství své kariéry, když v prosinci jednomyslným rozhodnutím porazil Isaaca Avelara 2021. The 5-9 Garcia, který zápasil s Devinem Haneym a Rolly Romerem o vítězství Avelar, reprezentoval svůj rodný San Juan de la Maguana, Dominikánská republika, v 2016 olympiády, než se v prosinci téhož roku stal profesionálem. Garcíu trénuje vysoce uznávaný Ismael Salas, který vedl dlouhý seznam vynikajících osobností, včetně Yordenise Ugáse, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Nonito Donaire, a Jorge Linares. Garcia bude v USA bojovat teprve potřetí. února 26, poté, co porazil Avelar v Minneapolis. Soustředil se na předního soupeře 2022. Nyní svou šanci dostane.

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