Fighters to Preview Blockbuster Showdown
During Nationally Televised Press Conference Leading up to Saturday, מאַרץ 16
FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, טעקסאַס
LOS
ANGELES(פעברואַר 11, 2019) – Unbeaten
welterweight championערראָל ספּענסע קינגand undefeated
four-division championמייקי גאַרסיאַwill go face-to-face at a
special FOX PBC PRESS CONFERENCE that will air live on FOX and FOX Deportes
this Saturday, פעברואַר 16 בייַ 4:30 פּ.ם. ET/1:30 פּ.ם. PT from Microsoft Theater
at L.A. לעבן אין לאס אנדזשעלעס.
“Errol
Spence Jr. versus Mikey Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of the year
and having them face off before a live audience on network television is an
unprecedented and unique way to build interest for this fight,” said Bill
Wanger, EVP of Programming, Live Operations and Research, פוקס ספורט.
“We’re excited to highlight these two undefeated fighters before they go
toe-to-toe in the ring.”
“This is a historic occasion. I can’t recall the
last time, if ever, in my 30 years in the sport when there has been a press
conference live on broadcast television,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB
Promotions. “It’s just further proof of the commitment that FOX has to the
sport and the PBC boxers. It’s also a win for the fans who tune-in because they
will get a sneak peek at what awaits when these two champions step into the
ring at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on March 16.”
“ספּענסע ווס. Garcia is a more than a fight. It is
an event that will determine who is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the
world,” said Richard Schaefer, Chairman and CEO of Ringstar Sports.
“It is an event that transcends boxing. The legendary AT&T Stadium is
the perfect host for this event, where two champions in the prime of their
careers will put their records and their legacies on the line. אויף מאַרץ 16, the
world will be watching and witness one of the biggest events of our
generation.”
The
hour-long show on FOX will
be hosted by Kate Abdo along with analysts Ray Mancini and newly crowned IBF
World Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant. Kenny Albert hosts the press
conference with fighters in the ring, while Jimmy Lennon Jr. introduces
fighters. Heidi Androl serves as the reporter, adding interviews during the
show. Spence and Garcia will preview their upcoming FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View
showdown taking place Saturday, מאַרץ 16 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington,
טעקסאַס.
Boxing fans can tune-in at 8 פּ.ם. עט / 5 פּ.ם. PT for more PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes coverage as a three-fight broadcast kicks off from Microsoft Theater with WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz defending his title against Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event.