WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Maj 18 Live på SHOWTIME®
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN(April 19, 2019) – WBC Fjervægt verdensmesterGary Russell Jr.vil forsvare sin titel mod den tidligere verdensmesterKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Maj 18 bor på SHOWTIME fra Barclays Centre, hjemsted for BROOKLYN BOKSNING ™, og præsenteret af Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® begynder 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round attraction. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Trouble” Breazeale.
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” sagde Tom Brown, Formand for TGB Promotions. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.”
“Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotions’ young prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO for Mayweather Promotions. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.”
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comogbarclayscenter.com, Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgængelige ved at ringe 844-bklyn-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 KOS), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. maj sidste. Russell, der er uddannet af sin far, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
“I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Den May 18 you should expect to see excitement, stansning magt, hånd hastighed, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Spanien, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KOS) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” Said Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50thfight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 KOS) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” said Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOS) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
“This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” sagde Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.”
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Sports Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park i Carson, California – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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Santa Monica, F.EKS. (April 17, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Swift” Garcia and welterweight contenderAdrian Granados took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their main event showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. og Alexander Dimitrenko, who meet in a 10-round bout, and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa, who faces Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that kicks off the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Billetter til live event, som fremmes af TGB Promotions og Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, er der tilbud nu. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
DANNY GARCIA
“I fought in this arena when I was 6-0 so it’s exciting to be back. I also won the welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles. L.A. has always been good to me. There’s a great atmosphere and I love fighting here.
“I’m ready for anybody, but I’m also not looking past Granados. Ved slutningen af dagen, I have to focus on Saturday night. I have to get this victory.
“Der er meget på spil, so I know Granados will be ready. I trained hard and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I think I’m in better shape now than my last two fights. I can’t wait to show it on Saturday night.
“You watch Danny Garcia fights you know I’m always swinging trying to knock people out. Expect another can’t-miss fight on Saturday.
“I know what Granados brings to the table, but I believe in my skills and the hard work we put into camp. The plan is of course to get a knockout and look spectacular, but I’m more than ready to go 12 hårde runder.”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Jeg føler stor. We’ve closed out camp just right and we’re ready to rock and roll on Saturday.
“There are a lot of challenges in this fight. I have to go out there to dominate and take the fight away from him. Danny is a great fighter and there’s a reason he’s a big name in the sport. This is an opportunity that I’m going to take advantage of.
“I wasn’t surprised that Shawn Porter said I was a tougher fight than Danny Garcia. I watched both fights and you could see at the end that I had Shawn running for survival. He did what he had to do to escape, but for this fight I’m taking it out of anybody else’s hands.
“I don’t think Danny is looking past me, but I know he has bigger plans. I’m here to interrupt those plans. I have my own plans. I’m going to catapult myself to where I belong and where I should have always been.
“My parents worked so hard to put me on the right path. I got involved with sports as a kid and never looked back. I always stayed focus on my sports and studies. The temptations were there in Chicago. I stayed true to myself and now I’m in a place where a lot of people look up to me. If I win on Saturday it can show that anything is possible.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“This is going to be my fourth fight at this venue. I’ve gotten a knockout every time, so I think it’s a good luck arena for me. I’ve had setbacks, but I’m ready for my comeback.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight to make a statement. I’m excited to get this win and do it emphatically.
“Dimitrenko is a veteran fighter and I know I can’t take him lightly. We’re going to be ready and may the best man win. I’m ready to take on all challengers.
“I just need to stay loose and let my hands go. I’m going to show the kind of fighter that I am. My speed and the way I use the ring will be a key.
“I’ve watched Dimitrenko’s fights, and I know I just have to do what I have to do. I think it’s harder for him to fight a smaller guy like me, especially one with speed and who throws combinations.”
ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO
“This is an important fight for me and I’m here to win. This is nothing new to me. My job is to come here put on a great performance. I’ve been a pro for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday.
“I have more experience in big fights than Ruiz. I’m going to give my best in this fight. There’s no pressure on me and I’m feeling relaxed and ready for war.
“My last fight against Bryant Jennings ended with a bad stoppage and I’m looking to erase that memory. A win on Saturday is important to me and I’m not looking past it. I have to do my job and we’ll see what happens after that.
“This is my first time in Los Angeles, I’ve gotten to enjoy the weather a little bit but it’s all business. I’m focused on fighting on Saturday, that’s been the goal all camp and we’re leading up to a great show on Saturday.”
BRANDON FIGUEROA
“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid. The opportunity is here, I’m ready and I can’t wait to take it.
“I had a really good training camp. My body is ready physically and mentally. I know that Parejo is a really good fighter who’s going to try to box me. I feel like once I put the pressure on him, I’m going to be able to dominate him.
“I think Parejo has weaknesses on his inside game, which is something I’m really good at. I feel like for my past few fights I’ve used that to dominate my opponents.
“Dette er min tid til at skinne. I had a really good training camp and I’m here to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m only 22-years-old and I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at right now.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, i Carson, California.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans kan live stream kampene på FOX Sports app, tilgængelig på engelsk eller spansk gennem FOX eller FOX Deportes feeds. Kampene er tilgængelige på skrivebordet på FOXSports.com og gennem App Store, eller tilsluttede enheder, herunder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tv, Xbox One og Roku.
Former Two-Division World Champion Faces Former Champion Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title Saturday, April 27 Live på SHOWTIME® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Klik HERfor Photos from Irving Quinonez/Damian Vasquez – Team Barthelemy
LAS VEGAS (April 16, 2019) – Tidligere to-division verdensmester Rances Barthelemy discussed changes to his training camp as he nears a vacant WBA Lightweight Title showdown with former lightweight championRobert Påske Jr. taking place Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationEfe Ajagbalooks to remain undefeated against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch i en 10-round sværvægter attraktion.
Billetter til arrangementet, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, kan købes påwww.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
After losing for the first time in his pro career in a 140-pound title fight against Kiryl Relikh last March, Barthelemy rebounded to stop Robert Frankel in December as he prepared to return to the lightweight division to face Easter. Since the loss to Relikh, Barthelemy made fellow Cuban and former world champion Joel Casamayor head trainer as he looks to return to the championship ranks.
Here is what Barthelemy had to say from training camp at Prince Ranch Bones Adams Boxing Gym in Las Vegas:
How has training camp gone so far?
“Everything has been going well under the guidance of Joel Casamayor and the assistance of my brother Yan Barthelemy and Oscar Vasquez. We have been training twice a day and sparring three to four times a week against solid guys like former world champion and ex-opponent Mickey Bey. Like they say, ‘iron sharpens iron’ and the quality of sparring has been tremendous help in getting me ready for April 27. I feel better prepared both mentally and physically than I did in my most recent fights.”
What do you make of Robert Easter Jr. and what do you know about him?
“I have seen various Robert Easter Jr fights and have been studying him very closely. He’s a great boxer who likes to use his height and reach to his advantage. He’s an ex-world champion who has fought quality opponents. He deserves all of my respect but we are very confident that we will be victorious against him.”
Do you feel you have been able to rebound from your first career defeat?
“Most definitely, I have been able to move on and use that defeat as a lesson in my career. They say sometimes we learn more in defeat than we do in victories and that was the case in that fight.
“Sometimes we do not see clearly when we are winning. Bad habits or little details that need correction are overlooked when you are winning. Sometimes we do not even see them. I feel rejuvenated and we have made many important changes that were necessary for my career. You will see on April 27 that there is still much more left from Team Barthelemy.”
What would it mean to become a champion again on April 27?
“We have no doubt that we’ll become champion again for a third time on April 27. This will bring my name back at the top of the sport with many potential big fights to be made. It will mean so much more to me because Cuban boxing has currently gone through a rough patch and this victory will allow Cuba to have a champion once again.”
Any final message to your fans before your fight?
“Please make sure to tune in on April 27. This fight will be very competitive, with two evenly-skilled former world champions looking to reclaim their status at the top of the sport. Fights like this are what make boxing great. Cuba will have a champion once again on April 27!”
Former Champions Peter Quillin & Caleb Truax Battle in Super Middleweight Title Eliminator This Saturday in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Main Event from The Armory in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS(April 11, 2019) – Tidligere verdensmestre Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin og Caleb “Golden” Truax went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in an IBF Super Middleweight World Title Eliminator that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes this Saturday from the Armory in Minneapolis.
Also in attendance at the press conference were top middleweight contenderSergiy Derevyanchenko og Jack Culcay, who battle in an IBF Middleweight Title Eliminator, and sensational prospectJoey Spencer, der tager på Osias Vasquezto kick off the telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Billetter til arrangementet, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, er der tilbud nu, and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ og gennem Ticketmaster.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Generals Hall at The Armory:
PETER QUILLIN
“I’m here to put on a great fight. That’s what we worked so hard to do on Saturday night. I’m excited to showcase my talents on FS1 and FOX Deportes and make a statement at super middleweight.
“My wife just had a daughter, and that’s been my biggest motivation all training camp. I’m fighting for my family, not just myself. I’m hoping to inspire people who see my story and realize it’s not just about the fight, but about what we’re fighting for. I’m here to spread a positive message.
“When we’re in that ring, all I’m going to see is Caleb Truax, nothing else matters. I’m very fortunate to be here and have the chance to display my skills. He has to look good in front of his fans, and I’m just here to give the fans a good fight. There’s no pressure to do anything extra.
“The weather here kind of reminds me of back home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Going to new cities is kind of like having new places to conquer. I’m here with the right mindset that Minnesota is going to be a place I’m remembered and that I’ll have a great memory from.
“When I sparred Caleb I remember I knocked his headgear off and it flew across the ring, that’s the only thing I really remember from that. I knew our paths could eventually cross. I’ve had my eye on him and I was really happy for him when he won his title. I have a feeling we’re going to combine for a great fight.
“I have a very determined opponent and I’m fighting in his backyard. It’s a tough fight for both of us. I have to put my authority down on this fight and control it. It’s going to be hard with all his fans in there, but what I’ve always done is take negative circumstances, and turn them into positives.”
CALEB Truax
“I’m excited for Saturday night. It’s a big fight and important for me that I’m in the main event and in a title eliminator. I’m looking to earn a chance at another title and I know that I have to take care of business on Saturday to get there.
“I’m looking forward to sharing the ring with Peter Quillin, a guy I’ve known and respected for a while. He’s accomplished a lot. I think that our styles are really going to clash and give the fans a lot of action and drama.
“Peter and I sparred a long time ago, back in 2012. I came away feeling confident that if we ever fought, I’d be able to get the job done. I don’t remember much of the specifics, but I felt confident from the experience. Samtidig, I’m expecting an even better Peter Quillin on Saturday night and that’s what I trained for.
“I’ve tried to train a little bit smarter for this one. I need to focus more on recovery at this point in my career. I’ve had pretty much the same team around me for a while now. We do the old school training and work hard every day.
“The stakes are high for this fight. Whoever wins hopefully gets a crack at the title. It’s going to be tough for the loser to bounce back. If I want to keep fighting I have to leave Saturday with my hand raised.
“It’s a thrill to be in this fight and have it here at The Armory in front of my hometown fans. I saw the support that (fellow Minnesota-native) Jamal James got for his last fight, and I’m expecting more of that on Saturday. It’s going to be special and I’m going to take advantage.”
SERGIY DEREVYANCHENKO
“I’m happy to be here for this world title elimination fight. This fight is important for my career to get back to where I want to go and to show what I am capable of.
“On Saturday night I’m going to put on a really good show and give the fans a beautiful fight. Everyone knows I always bring action and great technical skill. I am confident that I will be victorious on Saturday and go on to win a world championship.”
JACK CULCAY
“It’s nice to be here and I’m very thankful for this opportunity against Derevyanchenko. It’s a great honor for me to be in this fight against one of the best middleweights in the world. This the step that I was looking to take in my career.
“I’ve been sparring with Caleb Truax, and I feel it’s gotten me completely ready for this challenge. I’m going to show it in the ring on Saturday night. It’s going to be a lot of action and a lot of skill in the ring.”
JOEY SPENCER
“I’m really excited to be fighting on this card headlined by Peter Quillin and Caleb Truax. I want to thank everyone for the support, both my fans and my team for everything that’s gotten me here. We’ve worked really hard every day in training camp and I can’t wait to put on a show.
“The Armory is a great venue with great energy. I’ve fought here before and I’m looking forward to coming out and putting on another great performance for this Minneapolis crowd.”
LEON Margules, Formand for Warriors Boxing
“I’m excited to welcome everyone back to the latest PBC fight night at the armory. Those who have come to the previous shows have noticed that the crowds have gotten larger and larger. These shows are generating great excitement and Saturday is another example of a card loaded with elite fighters.
“It’s really a terrific treat to be promoting this card. It should be a great night of boxing for everyone at The Armory and watching on FS1 or FOX Deportes. This card is stacked from top to bottom and is set to deliver from start to finish.”
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ABOUT QUILLIN VS. TRUAX Quillin vs. Truax will see former world championPeter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin ogCaleb “Golden” Truax battle in a 12-round IBF Super Middleweight title eliminator that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 13 from The Armory in Minneapolis.
Den telecast begynder ved 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features top middleweight contenderSergiy Derevyanchenko at tage på Jack Culcayin a 12-round IBF title eliminator and sensational undefeated prospectJoey Spencerstepping into the ring for a six-round super welterweight fight.
Fans kan live stream kampene på FOX Sports app, tilgængelig på engelsk eller spansk gennem FOX, FS1 eller FOX Deportes feeds. Kampene er tilgængelige på skrivebordet på FOXSports.com og gennem App Store, eller tilsluttede enheder, herunder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tv, Xbox One og Roku.
Veteran Contender Adrian Granados & Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Prepare for Respective Premier Boxing Champions på FOX & FOX Deportes Matchups Saturday, April 20 Fra Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California
LOS ANGELES (April 4, 2019) – All-action welterweight Adrian Granados en nd heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.continued preparation for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Los Angeles Thursday before they step in the ring Saturday, April 20 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Granados will face former two-division world championDanny “Swift” Garcia in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines action, while the Southern California-native Ruiz takes onAlexander Dimitrenkoin heavyweight action as part of the broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to not miss any of the televised action.
Billetter til live event, som fremmes af TGB Promotions og Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, er der tilbud nu. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday from Fortune Gym in Los Angeles:
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Jeg føler stor. I’m starting to peak and everything is clicking. I had a great camp and I’m just excited for this fight.
“This is a great style matchup. Danny is a strong puncher and a great counter puncher. I’m going to be right there. I’m going to come with it. I also have a lot of intangibles that people don’t see. I’m not one-dimensional and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
“I think I have more dog in me than Danny does. He complains a lot and also gets away with a lot. He does what he has to do to win. I’ve never been given anything and I think I have a lot more to prove than he does.
“My fights against Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner were good preparation for this. I think against Broner I should have gotten the decision, but I didn’t. Against Porter, I fought the wrong fight and missed the chance I did have. I’ve got a chip on my shoulder from both experiences.
“This is my chance to show the boxing world that I’m elite and get my title shot. I’ve always wanted to become a world champion, and I haven’t got my opportunity at 140 where I beat the number-one contender. I’m not afraid to fight anyone so I’m here to get a big win.
“I think I need a stoppage or a dominating win. It has to be one-sided. I have enough controversial losses that I know that I can’t leave it up to the judges. I’m training hard to dominate the fight.
“I’m kind of a ‘young vet’ because I’m only 29-years-old but I’m battle-tested. I was never promoted until the last three or four years. I’ve had to do what I had to coming up. I took the tough fights that most prospects wouldn’t.
“I always knew I had the talent to be at this level and I’m glad that I’m respected and recognized now, but it’s time for me to get a big win. I’m going to show that I really belong and I’m an elite fighter.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“All the hard work in the gym has been paying off and I feel prepared for April 20. I’m facing an experienced guy who’s tall, but I think my pressure and my speed will make it difficult for him.
“We’ve looked at Dimitrenko’s past fights and put together a game plan. We’re going to stick to it and execute. We’re going to attack the body and I think with my speed and combinations I’m going to get him out of there.
“I’m coming back from a layoff but it’s over and right now my goal is to make a statement and let everyone know that I’m back in action. I’m ready to take one of the spots at the top of the division.
“There are a lot of big fights I want, but my mind is totally focused on April 20. I’ve never been this motivated. I’m going to be fighting more often and I’m glad to have the opportunity.
“Fighting for the Mexican fans gives me more motivation now than ever. I want to be the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world and hopefully this year or next year I will accomplish those dreams.
“I have everything I need now to get to where I want to go. This is just the beginning. The more fights I have, the better I’m going to be looking.
“It feels great to be fighting in Southern California and I know there will be a lot of Mexicans out there on April 20. It’s always a great atmosphere and my game plan is to steal the show. I’m going to give it all I got for the fans.
“I think Dimitrenko is going to use his jab and move around. Han er høj, but he can’t run away forever. At some point you have to be there toe-to-toe. We’ve worked on our head movement and we’re going to be ready for anything he brings.”
TOM BROWN, Formand for TGB Promotions
“Andy Ruiz Jr. is exactly where he should be right now. He’s re-dedicated himself to the sport of boxing and when he does, there might not be a better heavyweight out there. He traveled to New Zealand and took on Joseph Parker in his backyard and lost a majority decision. He’s tasted it and he’s hungry for it again.
“Arguably Adrian Granados could have a record of 27-1 and he’s ready for his moment to shine. I like where he’s at mentally as far as taking charge and winning these fights so he can move on and become a champion, which has been his goal since he got into the game.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, i Carson, California.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans kan live stream kampene på FOX Sports app, tilgængelig på engelsk eller spansk gennem FOX eller FOX Deportes feeds. Kampene er tilgængelige på skrivebordet på FOXSports.com og gennem App Store, eller tilsluttede enheder, herunder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tv, Xbox One og Roku.
Viktor Postol And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS – (Marts 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world championRobert Påske Jr.and former two-division championRances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationEfe Ajagbalooks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch i en 10-round sværvægter attraktion.
Easter vs. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.
Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.
“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO for Mayweather Promotions. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Mere, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”
“Easter vs. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” sagde Tom Brown, Formand for TGB Promotions. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”
Billetter til live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, April 1, og kan købes på www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 KOS) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.
That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 US. Olympic team.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 KOS) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Said Barthelemy. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 pounds. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. It’s now or never!”
Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 KOS) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.
The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 KOS) has fought professionally since 2010 og vil gøre hans US. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, Frankrig, Han er ubesejret i sin sidste 10 slagsmål går helt tilbage til 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.
Nigeria’s Ajagba (9-0, 8 KOS) gained notoriety last August 24 when his opponent, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. The 24-year-old, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.
Bekæmpelse af München, Tyskland, Wallisch (19-1, 12 KOS) won his first 19 pro fights after turning pro in 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.
Also in Action! Veteran Brawler Alfredo Angulo, 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas & Sensational Lightweight Prospect Omar Juarez Competing in Separate Televised Bouts Beginning at 10:30 p.m. OG / 7:30 p.m. PT Following PBC on FOX Broadcast
CARSON, CALIF. (Marts 27, 2019) – Hard-hitting contenderJeison Rosario tager på Mexicos Jorge Cotain a 10-round middleweight fight that headlinesPBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAon FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, i Carson, California.
Battle-hardened veteranAlfred “Hund” Angulowill fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas tager påPedro Vicentein a six or eight round bout and highly-decorated lightweight prospectOmar Juarezclashes with Mexico’sLuis Gerardo Perez Salasin a four-round match to open the telecast at 10:30 p.m. OG / 7:30 p.m. PT.
PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAwill follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Billetter til live event, som fremmes af TGB Promotions og Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, er der tilbud nu. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m.
The non-stop block of boxing promises wall-to-wall action for fans who tune into FOX, FOX Deportes and FS1.
Rosary (18-1-1, 13 KOS) was busy last year, scoring victories in three of four fights in 2018, including wins over then-unbeaten Jamontay Clark and contender Justin DeLoach. He is coming off a stoppage victory over Marcos Hernandez in February on FS1, which avenged a split draw the two boxers fought to in 2018. The 23-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who now lives in Miami, Florida, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 KOS). The 31-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico has scored three straight knockout victories since losing to Erickson Lubin in 2017. He’s coming off a TKO victory over Euri Gonzalez in November
Balderas (7-0, 6 KOS) scored three stoppage victories in his fights last year and continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old Balderas of Santa Maria, California, var medlem af den 2016 US. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. Vicente (6-2, 2 KOS) is looking to build on the momentum from his unanimous decision victory over Luis Miguel Ortiz in his last fight in January.
The 19-year-old Juarez (2-0, 1 KOS), who is from Brownsville, Texas, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. Salas (5-2, 1 KOS) is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses when he steps in against Juarez.
In other non-televised action, Los Angeles bantamweightDaniel Guzman (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on Monterrey, Mexicos Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) i en fire-runder kamp, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., weltervægt Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 KOS) battles Japan’sGaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 KOS) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs’ Ricky Lopez (20-4, 6 KOS) ansigter Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 KOS) in a 10-round super featherweight bout. Round out the card is Fontana, Californiens Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 KOS) meeting Mexico’sEduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 KOS) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, Texas’ Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 KOS) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.
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En gang slået udfordrer Anthony Peterson & Tidligere Champion Argenis Mendez kæmper for at splitte uafgjort i Super Lightweight Showdown
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Super weltervægtskonkurrent Jamontay Clark genvinder fra knockdown for at optjene enstemmig beslutning over tidligere ubesejret Vernon Brown
Aaron Coley, Lorenzo Simpson og Cobia Breedy vinder hjem I PBC Prelims på FS1
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NATIONAL HAVNE (Marts 25, 2019) – Tidligere verdensmester Sergey Lipinets (15-1, 11 KOS) stoppede tidligere to-division mester Lamont Peterson(35-5-1, 17 KOS)runde 10 Søndag aften i et actionfyldt weltervægt-showdown, der overskriften Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX deporterede fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland.
“Jeg har det godt med den erklæring, jeg fremsatte til weltervægtsafdelingen,” sagde Lipinets. “Jeg kæmpede bare med en fremragende fighter. Dette fortæller mig, hvor jeg er i vægtklassen 147 pund. Jeg gik ud i dybe farvande og viste, at jeg hører hjemme.”
Kampen indeholdt næsten non-stop handling og en spændende finish, tjener allerede Årets kampsummer efter sin’ konklusion. Peterson trak sig kun lejlighedsvis tilbage i forsvaret et øjeblik eller to, mens Lipinets var fast besluttet på at lukke afstanden, og sørgede for, at han ikke lod Peterson bruge sin rækkevidde, mens han brugte sit eget varierede angreb på indersiden til lejlighedsvis succes.
“Du kan se, at jeg ikke har noget problem med størrelsen,” sagde Lipinets. “Peterson er en fremragende fighter med utrolige færdigheder, og han har vist mig, hvad jeg virkelig kan gøre.”
Peterson var dedikeret til at angribe kroppen, tegner talrige kombinationer med onde venstre kroge til mellemsektionen. Han var den travlere fighter, men tog stadig skud fra Lipinets’ kombination af kroge, store bogstaver og kropsskud. Til sidst syntes et af disse skud at ændre kampens tidevand, når en lige lige fra Lipinets forbandt og tydeligt såret Peterson.
Tælleren satte Peterson på ryggen og i overlevelsestilstand i sidste minut af den ottende runde, indtil han hørte klokken. Med momentumet, der drejer skarpt mod Lipinets gennem runde ni og midtvejs rundt 10, Lipinets landede endelig en fejende venstre krog under en udveksling, der skadede Peterson og signaliserede at slutningen var nær.
“Det var frem og tilbage, og vi ramte hinanden med nogle gode skud,” Said Peterson. “Det kom bare ud af ingenting i slutningen.”
Lipinets fulgte op og satte Peterson på lærredet, da håndklædet kom ind fra Petersons hjørne, stopper kampen kl 2:59 runde 10.
Den spændende actionkamp indeholdt begge krigere, der kastede en karriere med et stort antal slag, ifølge CompuBox. Begge krigere landede et næsten identisk antal kraftstempler (189-188 til Peterson), med Lipinets landing 23 i hver af de sidste to runder.
“Du har set, hvad jeg gjorde ved 140 pund, og nu hvad jeg kan gøre her,” sagde Lipinets. “Jeg lavede et stort spring i konkurrencen fra min sidste kamp til denne. Min nye træner Joe Goossen får al æren. Vi har haft en fremragende lejr med perfekt sparring, der lærte mig meget og gjorde mig klar til i aften.”
“Der var ingen lette dage i vores motionscenter til træningslejr,” sagde Goossen. “Jeg har lyst til, at vi klikkede sammen, og han fik det bedste ud af mig, fordi han var så tilfreds med mine metoder og den måde, jeg skubbede ham på.
“Jeg syntes, Sergeys forsvar var meget godt i aften. Hans jab fungerede godt, og han lagde reelt pres på. Den venstre store bogstav var et godt skud for ham, og han brugte en række slag i denne kamp for at få det gjort.”
Efter kampen. Peterson, sammen med livslang træner og kollega Washington, D.C.-indfødte Barry Hunter, annoncerede sin pensionering fra boksning foran sine hjembyfans efter en karriere, der så ham vinde titler på 140 og 147-pounds.
“Det har været en lang karriere, men i dag er dagen,” Said Peterson. “Jeg er taknemmelig for støtten. Jeg elsker alle her, og jeg vil altid støtte dette område, men jeg er sikker på, at det er tid for mig at lægge det på. Jeg kunne ikke gå ud på en bedre måde her hjemme. Dette er sidste gang du ser mig i ringen.”
Natten indeholdt også Anthony Peterson (37-1-1, 24 KOS), Lamonts bror, da han kæmpede til en split-uafgjort mod tidligere mester Argenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOS) i et super-letvægtsmatch frem og tilbage.
Peterson etablerede sin bevægelse tidligt, da han så ud til at vælge sine pletter for at angribe Mendez med kombinationer til hoved og krop. Peterson blinkede med god hastighed og var den travlere fighter især tidligt, ofte sætte Mendez i defensiven under flurries i første halvdel af kampen.
“Jeg kunne have kastet flere slag i første halvdel af kampen,” sagde Mendez. “Jeg tror, det var forskellen, men jeg tror ikke, du kan vinde kampen på flugt. Jeg vidste, at jeg var på hans hjemmebane, og det var i mit sind at gøre lidt ekstra. Peterson er en stor fighter, og han er god for sporten, så jeg vidste, at jeg var nødt til at skubbe kampen.”
Mendez begyndte kampen for at imødegå, men hentede sin lovovertrædelse, der arbejdede ud af en jab, der svulmede Peterson's venstre øje i de sene runder af kampen. Mendez var i stand til at lande med venstre kroge og store bogstaver for at åbne sin lovovertrædelse, efterhånden som kampen fortsatte.
“I går aftes var faktisk den første nat, hvor jeg virkelig studerede Mendezs kampe, og jeg vidste, at han var god og glat,” Said Peterson. “Der var tidspunkter, hvor jeg ikke deltog i årsagen til hans modarbejde. Jeg tog mig tid og brugte min jab og flyttede.”
Mens Peterson holdt en robust 137 til 83 fordel i slag landede, det var kun en forskel på seks slag i landede kraftstempler. Efter 10 runde så alle tre dommere kampen anderledes, med en score på 96-94 for hver fighter og den tredje dommer, der scorer det 95-95 resulterer i delt lodtrækning.
“Jeg troede ikke, det var uafgjort,” sagde Mendez. “Jeg ved, at hver runde var tæt, men jeg tror, jeg vandt kampen. Jeg vil ikke sige, at det var let, men jeg tror, jeg vandt komfortabelt. Han kørte hele kampen, og jeg prøvede at kaste modstød og fange ham.”
“Jeg kan ikke være så skuffet, fordi jeg ikke tabte, men jeg var bare glad for at kæmpe foran mine fans,” Said Peterson. “Jeg har været ude af ringen i lang tid, og jeg synes, det gik okay, men hvis dommerne så uafgjort, så de uafgjort. Jeg er ikke sur på det.”
Yderligere handling indeholdt super weltervægt udfordrer Jamontay Clark (14-1, 7 KOS) overlevede en tidlig knockdown for at tjene en snæver enstemmig beslutning over tidligere ubesejrede Vernon Brown (10-1-1, 7 KOS) efter 10 handlingsrunder.
Brown scorede det første store slag i kampen, lander en perfekt mod højre krog på indersiden, der sendte Clark til at styrte ned i rebene. Dommer Kenny Chevalier udelukkede det en knockdown, fastslå, at Clark havde brugt rebene for at undgå at ramme lærredet.
“Han havde rækkevidde, og jeg prøvede at fange ham. Jeg kastede min krog, men jeg var lidt væk. Jeg tror stadig, at jeg vandt kampen. Jeg fangede ham med de bedre skud. Han slog mig bare med krogen og prøvede at indhente den måde.
Clark var i stand til at overleve angrebet og afslutte runden og syntes at komme sig, indtil han kom til skade igen sent i runde fire. Derfra, Clark begyndte at øge sin punch output, ude at arbejde Brown på vej til en 162 til 97 fordel i samlede landede slag.
“Jeg bokste lidt bedre de sidste par runder og brugte min højde,” Said Clark. “Jeg fik ham til at savne og fik ham til at rækkevidde. Det var spilplanen.”
Brown forsøgte at udføre mere arbejde på indersiden med store kraftstempler, der ville skade Clark og potentielt afslutte kampen. Ifølge Compubox, kun 49 sekunder i gennemsnit pr. runde blev kæmpet på indersiden, så Clark får en fordel i anden halvdel af kampen.
Efter 10 runde så dommerne kampen lukkes, men alle tre styrede Clark til fordel med totaler af 96-93 to gange og 95-94.
“Jeg har været nede før, og jeg har set det værste af det værste,” Said Clark. “Dette var intet. Jeg blev bare ved med at male. Jeg fik sejren, og nu skal jeg sætte mig ned og se, hvad der er næste for mig.”
“Hvis de vil gøre det igen, Lad os gøre det igen,” Said Brown. “Lad os gøre det til en 12 rounder. Jeg tror ikke, han kan overleve 12 runder med mig. Min træner vidste, at jeg havde brug for knockout, men det går stadig videre. Jeg skal bare ind i gymnastiksalen og arbejde endnu hårdere.”
Før hovedudsendelsen, PBC Prelims på FS1 sav Aaron Coley (16-2-1, 7 KOS) vind en split-beslutning over Brandon Quarles (21-5-1, 10 KOS) af snesevis af 77-75 til Quarles og 79-73 og 78-74 for Coley efter otte runder med super weltervægt action. Mere, ubesejret udsigt Lorenzo simpson (3-0, 2 KOS)scorede en enstemmig beslutning med scoringer på 40-36 og 40-35 to gange i sin mellemvægt kamp mod Jaime Meza (0-1) og fjervægt Kobia opdræt (13-0, 4 KOS) forblev ubesejret med en teknisk beslutning over Fernando Fuentes (14-8-1, 4 KOS) af snesevis af 59-55 og 58-56 to gange efter at kampen blev stoppet i runde seks på grund af et snit, som Flores led af et utilsigtet hoved.
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Fans kan live stream kampene på FOX Sports app, tilgængelig på engelsk eller spansk gennem FOX, FS1 eller FOX Deportes feeds. Kampene er tilgængelige på skrivebordet på FOXSports.com og gennem App Store, eller tilsluttede enheder, herunder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tv, Xbox One og Roku.
Bika vs.. Thompson erstatter tidligere annoncerede Jose Miguel Borrego vs.. Jerry Thomas kæmper efter, at Thomas trækker sig tilbage
NATIONAL HAVNE (Marts 20, 2019) – Tidligere verdensmester Saki Taurus vil stå over for Lionell Thompson i en otte eller 10 runde super mellemvægt showdown, der vil blive vist i PBC Prelims på FS1-handling denne søndag, Marts 24 fra MGM National Harbor i Maryland.
Bika vs.. Thompson erstatter den tidligere annoncerede Jose Miguel Borrego vs.. Jerry Brown kæmper, efter at Brown trak sig ud af kampen.
Forudsendelsen til FS1 begynder kl 6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT og også funktion Brandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KOS) kæmper med Kansas-indfødte Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KOS) i en otte-round super weltervægt Bout, plus Baltimore's Lorenzo simpson(2-0, 2 KOS) at tage på Earl Henry (0-1-1) i en fire-runde super weltervægt attraktion.
Begivenheden er overskrevet af verdensdeltager i to divisioner Lamont Peterson tager på tidligere junior verdensmester i weltervægt Sergey Lipinets i en 12-runde weltervægtskamp, der overskrifter PBC på FS1 og FOX Deportes fra kl 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Billetter til arrangementet, som fremmes af TGB-kampagner og HeadBangers-kampagner, er til salg nu og kan købes ved at besøgewww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Yderligere handling vil se ubesejret Kobia opdræt (12-0, 4 KOS) i en otte runde super fjervægt i kampen mod Californiens Fernando Fuentes (14-7-1, 4 KOS), San Antonio Ramon Cardenas (16-1, 9 KOS) overfor Michigan Ryan Lee Allen(8-2-1, 4 KOS) til otte runder fjervægt og ubesejret Maryland-indfødtMark Duncan (3-0, 3 KOS) kæmper Arturo Izquierdo (5-2, 2 KOS) i en seks-runde mellemvægt attraktion.
Afrunding af den ikke-tv-undercard-handling indeholder en trio af Washington, D.C.-indfødte som ubesejrede Keeshawn Williams ansigter Evincil Dixon i en seks-round weltervægt kamp, ubesejret Patrick Harris træder ind i en otte runde super letvægtskamp mod Costa Ricas Bergman aguilar og velvægt Kareem Martin firkanter ud mod Joaquin Chavez til seks handlingsrunder. Om natten ses Cincinnati's Adrian Jerome Benton der fik sin pro-debut i en fire-runde super letvægts-duel mod Archie Weah.
Den 39-årige Bika (34-7-3, 22 KOS) er en tidligere WBC super-mellemvægt mester fra Sydney, Australien via Cameroun, Afrika. Han vandt titlen med en flertalsafgørelse over Marco Antonio Periban i 2013 inden han mistede bæltet til Anthony Dirrell ved enstemmig beslutning i 2014. Han gik op til let tungvægt for at udfordre Adonis Stevens for hans og mistede en enstemmig beslutning. Siden da har Bika vundet to gange, senest besejrede Geard Ajetovic ved enstemmig beslutning i oktober.
Thompson (20-5, 11 KOS) har kæmpet for let tungvægt og bevæger sig ned i vægt for at imødegå Bika i super mellemvægt. Den 33-årige, hvem er fra Buffalo, N.Y.. og bor nu i Las Vegas, besejrede Derrick Findley ved enstemmig beslutning i sin sidste kamp i september. Thompson vandt sin første 11 kæmper efter at have været professionel 2009.
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OM PETERSON VS. LIPINETS Peterson vs.. Lipinets er en Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX Deportes begivenhed, der er overskrevet af den tidligere to-division verdensmester Lamont Peterson, der overtager den tidligere 140-pund mester Sergey Lipinets i hovedkampen.
I co-main event Anthony Peterson, Lamonts bror, møder den tidligere mester Argenis Mendez, plus super veltervægt udfordrer Jamontay Clark tager på ubesejret Vernon Brown som en del af udsendelsen fra kl 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans kan live stream kampene på FOX Sports app, tilgængelig på engelsk eller spansk gennem FOX, FS1 eller FOX Deportes feeds. Kampene er tilgængelige på skrivebordet på FOXSports.com og gennem App Store, eller tilsluttede enheder, herunder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tv, Xbox One og Roku.
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, April 20 fra Dignity Health Sports Park i Carson, California
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LOS ANGELES (Marts 19, 2019) – Tidligere to-division verdensmester Danny “Swift” Garcia and veteran contenderAdrian Granados previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, April 20 fra Dignity Health Sports Park i Carson, California.
Billetter til live event, som fremmes af TGB Promotions og Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, er der tilbud nu. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m.
April 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. at tage påAlexander Dimitrenkoin a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa battling Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:
DANNY GARCIA
“I’ve been training hard. I’ve seen Granados fight a few times and I know what he can do. I’m excited to be back in Los Angeles, because this is where the stars fight. This is another fight that can get me to where I want to go in my career.
“My mentality is that I have to stop Granados. Nobody has stopped him and I have to do that to make a statement. He’s never fought a counter puncher like me and I’m definitely the hardest puncher he’s faced. I’m going to showcase everything to get the stoppage.
“This is another fight for my legacy. There have been a lot of great fights in my career and this is another important one for me. I know he’s coming to fight, but I’m looking to make this one of my easiest wins.
“He’s a tough and aggressive fighter who likes to throw a lot of punches. Han er sulten, and that’s the type of guy that you have to watch out for. I’ve got to handle my business against Granados before I look to any bigger fights.
“This is a big platform for me to perform on. I’m going to show the world why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
“I plan on winning with style. I’m going to bring a lot of skill, a lot of will, a lot of power and I’m going to entertain my fans. April 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Dette vil være en stor kamp. We’re two fighters who bring it. I’m coming for a victory in dominating fashion. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a while now.
“I haven’t had the easiest road and that’s why I’m looking to get my respect in this fight. I’m looking forward to this. It’s going to be a barnburner. Må den bedste mand vinde.
“If he’s underestimating me it will definitely be a big mistake on his part. I don’t think he will though. I think he realizes now he’s in for a fight. If he didn’t know me before, he does now. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind April 20.
“I was never taken care of coming up. I always had to work harder to get to where I’m at. Danny and I basically had the same accolades in the amateurs, and I always gave him kudos for what he’s done in his whole career, but he doesn’t know what I’ve gotten through to get here.
“I’m coming to get my respect in this fight. I’m going to make Danny fight and see what he’s made of. I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder but being able to take out a fighter like Danny is motivating me to another level.”
TOM BROWN, Formand for TGB Promotions
“Premier Boxing Champions has made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and biggest fights to Southern California. We started with the Wilder vs. Fury heavyweight title fight downtown in December and we’re back again in April at the Dignity Health Sports Park. This is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the United States and we have a great show there on April 20.
“Danny Garcia is a throwback fighter. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. At 140-pounds he took on the best in the division and never backed down from a challenge. Danny was a 2-1 underdog when he fought Lucas Matthysse, and we knew what happened after, he proved the doubters wrong. I’m so excited to have him back in California on this great card.
“Adrian Granados could arguably be sitting up here with a record of 27-1, since all but one of his losses have been by split or majority decision, and usually it’s in his opponent’s backyard. He’s a battle-tested veteran who’s made a name for himself bringing action-packed fights to the fans. When we announced all the PBC on FOX fights, this is the one that I circled.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO of President of Mayweather Promotions
“Dette vil være en fantastisk kamp. I’ve really been looking forward to this fight because I’ve known these guys for a long time. Styles make fights and in this particular matchup, we have two fighters who are all action.
“Danny has shown that he’s an elite fighter, because he’s beaten a number of great world champions. Adrian Granados always comes to fight. He’s never ever in a boring fight. The styles mesh so well, with Danny being a world class counter-puncher and also being a superb boxer. Granados is going to force Danny to fight on the inside a lot more than usual.
“I think this fight is going to bring the best out of both Danny and Adrian. They’ve both fought a number of very good fighters and been in involved in numerous debatable decisions. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.”
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