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Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz – Zondag, December 5

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Unbeaten Five-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz on Sunday, December 5 op SHOWTIME PPV®

Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at

STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta "Tank" Davis will defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz op zondag, December 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Kruis, gerangschikt No. 2 in de IBF, steps in to replace Rolando Romero.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, GTD-promoties en TGB-promoties, zijn nu te koop en te koop bijAXS.com.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle the hardnosed Cruz, who has rightly earned the nickname “Pitbull’’ during his professional career.

“This is going to be a tremendous fight on SHOWTIME PPV,”Zei Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Echter, Gervonta Davis is a generational talent who’s only getting better. This fight is going to end in spectacular fashion on December 5.”

“Kudos to Isaac Cruz for stepping in as a replacement opponent in a high-pressure, pay per view fight against one of the brightest stars in boxing in Gervonta Davis,’’ said Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Cruz presents a different, and some would argue a more difficult challenge to Tank Davis. Cruz won’t back down and he’ll bring the fight to Davis from the opening bell. We’ve all seen Gervonta’s blend of superb boxing skills and explosive power, and we know what he’s capable of. It will be the irresistible force versus the immovable object, which means fireworks at STAPLES Center and on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5.’’

Davis (25-0, 24 KO), star of the Mayweather Promotions stable, added another highlight filled performance in June, as he stopped previously unbeaten Mario Barrios to capture a 140-pound title and become a three-division world champion. The Baltimore-native captured his lightweight championship with a 12th-round knockout of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019.

“I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the fight, but everyone knows what I do,"Zei Davis. “I come in looking for the knockout and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this fight. I’m back in Los Angeles where the stars shine and I’m going to light it up against Isaac Cruz at STAPLES Center on December 5.’’

The 23-year-old Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KO) will be looking to rough up Davis and make him work overtime if he wants to come away with the win. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz followed that up in 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March, and most recently defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. Since making his U.S. debuut in december 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his next four ring appearances, appearing on SHOWTIME three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“First I want to thank Gervonta Davis and his team for this opportunity – an opportunity I won’t let get past me,’’ Cruz said. “God willing I’ll be world champion on December 5. This fight is a very big motivation for me as a professional and as a personal goal. I’m sure after December 5 everyone in boxing will know the name Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.’’

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WBC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NONITO DONAIRE TAKES ON UNDEFEATED TOP CONTENDER REYMART GABALLO SATURDAY, December 11 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.

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CARSON, CALIF. (November 2, 2021) – WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire will defend his title against undefeated Interim WBC Bantamweight Champion and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, December 11 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson, Calif. Tickets for the live event go on sale November 2 bij 12 p.m. PT and can be purchased at AXS.com. # # #

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DAVID BENAVÍDEZ AND JOSÉ BENAVIDEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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Unbeaten Two-Time World Champion David Benavídez and Longtime Contender José Benavídez Preview Respective Showdowns Taking Place Saturday, November 13 Live op Showtime® uit Footprint Center in Phoenix in a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Oktober 26, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez and his older brother, longtime contender José Benavídez, previewed their respective showdowns before they enter in the ring in their hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. op zaterdag, November 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center.

David will battle former champion José Uzcátegui in a super middleweight title eliminator bout that headlines the event, while José faces Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in the 10-round co-main event. The Benavídez brothers have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans in long-awaited homecoming bouts November 13, which will mark their first time entering the ring in Phoenix since 2015.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the Benavídez brothers, plus their father and trainer Jose Benavídez Sr., had to say from training camp in North Hollywood, Californië:

DAVID BENAVÍDEZ

“Everything has been amazing in camp. We’re sparring 12-13 rounds and running six or seven miles a day. I’ve worked very hard and I can’t wait to put on a show November 13.

“Uzcátegui is a tough competitor and he was a former world champion, so I have to give him that respect. There are big fights on the horizon for me, so I have to prepare accordingly for Uzcátegui.

“I feel like I’m the better fighter. I have the better skills, more power, more speed and I’m hungrier too. It’s going to be a great night for my team. I feel like I’m going to go in there and get the knockout victory.

“A lot of people in Phoenix are excited for this one. I’m excited to go back. The timing is perfect. Voor mij, this is the biggest fight of my career. I’m ready for anything that comes my way November 13.

“We’re just focused on Uzcátegui, but of course there are bigger fights for me in the future. If I win this fight, I’m in the number one spot for whoever wins between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant.

“Facing Canelo would be a huge fight in the super middleweight division, but I have to go out there on November 13 and get this victory first.

"Direct, with the level I’m at, the fighters that I’m seeking to fight are champions and former champions. Whether it’s Canelo, Plant or Jermall Charlo, I feel like we’re all going to end up facing each other at some point.

“Canelo vs. Plant is a great fight for the division. It’s a fight where both guys have a lot to prove. Those kinds of fights tend to bring the best out of everybody. There’s a lot of pressure and a lot of glory on the line, so I feel like they’re going to be the best they’ve ever been. I’m going to be ready for the winner next.

“I’ve been a pro for eight years already. I just want the biggest fights out there. This is the level I’ve been working to get to for a long time, and we’re finally here at this moment. I want to fight the best of the best and prove myself. I want to show that I’m the best super middleweight in the world.

“Uzcátegui is strong and he has a will to win, but I just believe that I have the better skill set. These are the types of fighters that I need to test myself against. It’s definitely going to be a war, but I’m going to come out on top.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ

“It feels great to be on this card with my brother, and to be making my comeback in my hometown. There’s going to be a lot of support for me. It’s a great feeling and I’m looking forward to giving my fans a great outcome.

“I had to take a break, but now I have a different kind of mindset. I just want to keep fighting, training and staying ready. I want to get to the top of the super welterweight division.

“The delay has just given me more time to train, more time to get stronger and more time to get ready. I’ve just been making the most of it.

“I’m going to be an animal on fight night. I’m coming for everything. Ik heb honger. I’ve been out of the ring for years, so I need to make a statement. That’s what I’m looking to do November 13.

“We have a great team here. We all came from nothing and we all started this journey at the same time. We learned day by day and that’s what makes our bond strong. Without my team, I wouldn’t be boxing.

“I have a lot of friends, family and fans who are coming out for my return. That’s really what’s motivating me. I’m happy that people still want to see me in the ring.

“I don’t know too much about my opponent, and I honestly don’t care, because I’m taking him down. No matter who they put in front of me, good luck to them.

“After my fight, which I’m going to end early, I’m going to be ready to walk out with my brother and support him for his fight.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time with my wife and my two daughters during this time off because there were so many things I wasn’t able to be around for earlier in my career. It’s been amazing but I’m excited to be back. I still have a lot to prove.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ SR., David and José’s Father and Trainer

“David is looking very strong right now. With every fight he gets stronger and stronger and matures more and more. He’s just getting his man strength, so I think everyone is going to see something spectacular November 13.

“Words can’t even describe how it feels to be coming back to Phoenix training my two sons for this big show. It’s something I’ve only dreamed of. Now it’s happening, and we’re super excited.

“I always have to continue adjusting and growing as a trainer. I have to understand that these are grown men now. I had to stop thinking of them as my little kids. I’m always trying to learn more so that I can support their careers as best I can.

“I’m super proud of Jose for getting to this point after his injury. Everything he does now is just extra, it’s up to him to stay focused and work hard. He’s very strong both physically and mentally and that’s why I never gave up on him.

“We’ve been dedicating ourselves and sacrificing every day so that we can give our people in Phoenix a really good show. They’re going to get an exciting night and I can’t wait.”

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ROLANDO ROMERO LOS ANGELES PERSCONFERENTIE CITATEN EN FOTO'S

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“Ik ga hem laten zien dat hij een sukkel is in december 5. Ik ben hier niet om te praten, Ik ben hier om te vechten," – Davis

"Iedereen gaat december zien 5, Ik ga Gervonta knock-out slaan!" – Romero

Vijfvoudig wereldkampioen Davis verdedigt WBA lichtgewicht titel tegen ongeslagen mededinger Romero zondag, December 5 op SHOWTIME PPV®Vanuit het STAPLES Center in Los Angeles als headliner van een Premier Boxing Champions-evenement

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LOS ANGELES (Oktober 21, 2021) – Vijfvoudig wereldkampioen Gervonta "Tank" Davis en hard-hitting, ongeslagen lichtgewicht mededinger Rolando "Rolly" Romero gingen donderdag face-to-face op een persconferentie om hun showdown voor Davis 'WBA Lightweight Championship headliner live te bekijken op SHOWTIME PPV zondag, December 5 in het STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in een Premier Boxing Champions-evenement.

Davis' derde opeenvolgende pay-per-view headliner-attractie zal hem zien vechten tegen zijn uitgesproken lichtgewicht vijand Romero, terwijl de 26-jarige power-punchers hun ongeslagen records op het spel zetten. Het evenement markeert de terugkeer van Davis naar Zuid-Californië nadat hij in februari Hugo Ruiz in de eerste ronde uitschakelde voor een uitverkocht publiek. 2019.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, GTD-promoties en TGB-promoties, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij AXS.com.

Dit is wat de deelnemers aan de persconferentie donderdag te zeggen hadden vanaf City View Terrace in het STAPLES Center:

GERVONTA DAVIS

"Ik ben dankbaar dat ik hier ben om de fans weer een geweldig gevecht te geven.". Dit is wat we doen. 'Rolly' is hier alleen om te praten. Hij probeert zich een weg te banen om te winnen, maar hij is bang. Ik kom om te vechten.

“Ze praten alleen over zijn macht, maar dit is boksen. Zijn vaardigheden zijn niet vergelijkbaar met de mijne. Hij kan niet eens over macht praten, omdat iedereen weet dat ik het meeneem. Je kunt kogels schieten, maar hoe ga je jezelf verdedigen als de kogels worden teruggeschoten??

"Hij praat al heel lang". Hij probeert een gevecht te verkopen, maar ik ga hem laten zien dat hij een sukkel is in december 5. Ik ben hier niet om te praten, Ik ben hier om te vechten. Ik vat dit niet persoonlijk op. Naar mij, dit is geen rundvlees, dit is zakelijk.

"Ik was op een missie toen ik tegen Jose Pedraza vocht voor de titel". Ik deed niet de prullenbak praten. Ik ging daar naar binnen en bewees dat ik een topman ben?. Deze man is hier alleen om te praten. Ik ga het woord doen in de ring in december 5.

“Zijn trainer werkt aan niets anders dan power. Ze werken aan geen enkele vaardigheid. Hij heeft met niemand zoals ik gevochten en hij gaat het verschil zien.

"Ik heb nog nooit een gevecht afgewezen". Ik ben voor niemand bang. Ik ga tegen iedereen vechten. Ik vecht tegen een zwaargewicht. Dit is niets voor mij. Ik heb veel dingen overleefd.

"Hij zou hierheen komen en het gevecht verkopen". Ik zou moeten winnen. Ik zou hem liever straffen voor 12 rondes dan schakel hem snel uit. Een deel van mij wil hem vernederen, maar het belangrijkste is om gewoon naar buiten te gaan en de klus te klaren.

“Dit gevecht is voor de fans. De fans winnen december 5. Zorg dat je komt en steun. Ik ben dankbaar dat ik in deze positie zit. Het draait allemaal om mijn team en de mensen die me in een geweldige positie hebben gebracht."

ROLANDO ROMERO

"Iedereen gaat december zien 5, Ik ga Gervonta knock-out slaan. Ik hoop dat je dat hoort.

"Ik heb 'Tank' geroepen sinds 2017. We moesten sparren in 2018 en hij kwam niet opdagen in de sportschool. Hij deed dat twee keer omdat hij wist dat hij verslagen werd. December 5, je wordt knock-out.

“Dit is gewoon wie ik ben. Zo ben ik geboren. Ik kwam in deze sport op 17-jarige leeftijd en ik heb het meeste uit wat ik heb gedaan. Kom allemaal kijken hoe ik hem knock-out sla in december 5.

"Hij heeft zo'n groot hoofd", het zal moeilijk zijn om het te missen. Hij wordt aangeraakt door elke tegenstander die hij tegenkomt. Leo Santa Cruz sloeg hem in elkaar en Barrios kreeg hem ook te pakken.

"Hij wil de ring uit rennen als hij geraakt wordt". Het gebeurt in het sparren en bij de amateurs. Ik was degene die deze strijd moest forceren, omdat ik al jaren zie dat hij een sukkel is. Hij heeft carrière gemaakt door 126-ponders in elkaar te slaan.

“Hij weet niet de helft van de dingen die ik heb gezien en meegemaakt. Ik ben hier om hem knock-out te slaan in de ring. Hij is arrogant en probeert te doen alsof hij stoer is, maar ik sla hem knock-out.

“Manny Pacquiao heeft ook een ongemakkelijke stijl, en kijk naar alles wat hij heeft bereikt. Gewoon omdat ik anders vecht, betekent dat dat ik geen vaardigheden heb?? Ik heb mijn eigen vaardigheden en ze hebben me zo ver gebracht.

"Ik ga niet boos de ring in, Ik ben gewoon gefocust."

Floyd Mayweather, President van Mayweather Promotions

“Dit zijn twee geweldige vechters. En als ik zeg geweldig, Ik bedoel dat elke keer als ze naar buiten gaan, zij produceren. 'Tank' is een jonge jongen uit Baltimore die een droom had. Hij heeft veel meegemaakt. Hij vocht zich een weg naar de top. Daar moet je hem voor prijzen. Het maakt niet uit wat iemand zegt, hij verdiende zijn strepen.

"Ik geloof dat 'Tank' een van de beste vechters ter wereld is. 'Rolly' zegt dat hij de beste wil vechten. Kom december 5, het wordt een hels gevecht.

"'Rolly' is stoer. Hij zal tegen iedereen vechten en die gretigheid maakt dit een intrigerende matchup. 'Rolly' wil gewoon bewijzen dat hij de beste is. Hij is ook een geweldige puncher. Elke keer dat we een tegenstander aan hem presenteerden, hij heeft ze allemaal geaccepteerd.

“‘Tank’ doet recordcijfers. Ik heb hem altijd gezegd dat het te zijner tijd zou komen. Ik vertelde hem dat op dezelfde manier als ik arena's uitverkoop, je gaat op een dag hetzelfde doen. Hij had geduld en dat is wat we doen.

"Deze jongens zijn de toekomst van het boksen". Ik zie dit gevecht niet zo ver gaan. Twee ongeslagen knock-out artiesten. twee kampioenen. December 5, Ik zie iedereen daar."

CALVIN FORD, Davis' co-trainer

"Ik hoop dat je doorgaat met deze pratende 'Rolly'. We zullen zien wie er aan het eind van de nacht op december nog zal praten 5.

“Romero heeft een ongemakkelijke stijl, maar het mooie van twee coaches met ‘Tank,’ is dat er niets is waar we niet klaar voor zijn.

"Het feit dat Barry Hunter deel uitmaakt van het kamp heeft op veel manieren geholpen om 'Tank' te kalmeren. Ik denk dat iedereen de schoonheid zal zien van ons samenwerken in deze strijd.

"Ik train 'Tank' niet voor knockouts. Ik train hem om de afstand te gaan. Hij kan je van rond krijgen 1 naar 12. Dus je kunt maar beter scherp blijven.”

BARRY HUNTER, Davis' co-trainer

“Iedereen weet wat we komen doen. Ik heb waanzinnig respect voor de andere kant. Breng je A-game mee, want we gaan die van ons zeker meenemen.

"We zijn hier geboren voor dit soort dingen". Zoals iedereen zei, er is geen manier waarop dit gevecht de afstand gaat.

“Iedereen werkt hard om op zijn best te zijn, omdat we geen excuses willen als het voorbij is. Ik heb vertrouwen in Gervonta. Ik weet wat hij gaat doen."

KOGEL CROMWELL, Romero's Trainer

"Ik weet wat iedereen zegt over wie de kampioen hierin komt kijken, maar de kampioen werd geen kampioen geboren, hij moest ook opstaan. Net als een jonge leeuw, 'Rolly' is klaar om te stijgen.

“Ik ben een LA. vent. Als we hier terugkomen?, we vechten voor een erfenis. Het is niet alleen een riem en geld.

"Ik vertelde 'Rolly' dat Gervonta Davis in de weg staat om je familie en je nalatenschap te veranderen. We hebben een klus te klaren.

"Ik geef niet om puur boksen of welke stijl dan ook". ik heb karate gedaan, straatvechten en boksen, en ik heb alles bij elkaar gezet. Gecombineerd met een puncher met ‘Rolly’s’ power, en met zijn grind en grit, het is een perfecte match.

“Ik heb veel respect voor ‘Tank’ en zijn team. Hij is een geweldige vechter, maar Rolly is de volgende. Hij wordt op 5 december de nieuwe WBA-kampioen."

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions

“We zijn verheugd om dit enorme evenement op zondag naar Los Angeles te brengen in het STAPLES Center, December 5. Dit is een geweldige matchup en de fans zouden enthousiast moeten zijn. Er is al veel geroezemoes en de tickets gaan hard.

"Deze vechters verachten elkaar echt". Dat zie je zelden bij boksen. In 2019, ik en Floyd waren bij de Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia en we waren aan het praten en plotseling waren Davis en Romero klaar om op de eerste rang te beginnen. Floyd vertelde hen dat ze het in de ring konden doen, en nu zijn we hier.

"'Tank' is zonder twijfel de meest opwindende jager ter wereld. Hij is ook een van de grootste attracties en een van de beste vechters ter wereld. 'Rolly' heeft laten weten dat hij 'Tank' aan het 'trollen' is en ik weet zeker dat in december 5, 'Tank' zal doen wat hij kan om 'Rolly' het zwijgen op te leggen.

"'Rolly' is een zeer explosieve vechter en elke keer dat hij de ring instapt, hij probeert zijn tegenstander daar weg te krijgen. Het ontbreekt hem nooit aan vertrouwen en hij heeft er alle vertrouwen in dat in december 5 hij klaart de klus.

“Met twee geweldige power punchers zoals deze, er is geen manier dat dit gevecht niet eindigt in een knock-out. Stem af in december 5 en verwacht dat iemand knock-out wordt geslagen.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Voorzitter van SHOWTIME Sports

“Voor SHOWTIME-sporten, 2021 is een van de sterkste jaren ooit geweest. We hebben in totaal 42 events, waarvan de helft eindigde in knock-outs. In december 5, Ik verwacht dat dit niet zo ver gaat, beide, met deze twee harde hitters.

“Week na week, jaar na jaar, SHOWTIME blijft de standaard van deze sport. Niemand in vechtsporten trekt beter aan, of meer betekenisvolle gevechten dan wij.

“Als we Gervonta’s binnenkomen 11th vecht met SHOWTIME, hij is nog nooit down geweest, en hij is blijven stralen. Wanneer andere vechters praten, 'Tank' vecht en verkoopt arena's.

“‘Rolly’ is ook nog nooit neergehaald als prof. Hij is een harde hitter en is een van de beste talenten in het boksen, en hij zal de eerste zijn om het je te vertellen.”

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OVER DAVIS VS. ROMERO
Davis vs. Romero ziet vijfvoudig wereldkampioen Gervonta "Tank" Davis verdedig zijn WBA Lichtgewicht Kampioenschap tegen hard-hitting, ongeslagen lichtgewicht mededinger Rolando "Rolly" Romero live op SHOWTIME PPV op zondag, December 5 in het STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in een Premier Boxing Champions-evenement. Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt gepromoot door Mayweather Promotions, GTD-promoties en TGB-promoties, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij AXS.com.

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JOSE VALENZUELA DEFEATS DEINER BERRIO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT ACTION FROM MECHANICS BANK ARENA IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIË

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Rajon Chance Fights Elon De Jesus to a
Majority Draw in Co-Main Event

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BAKERSFIELD, ZOALS. (September 18, 2021) – Unbeaten rising lightweight prospect Jose Valenzuela (10–0, 6 KO) verslagen Deiner Berrio (22–4–1, 13 KO) met eenparigheid van stemmen (100-90, 99-91, 98-92) in the 10-round main event of FS1 PBC Fight Night action, and on FOX Deportes, Saturday from Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Californië.

Valenzuela totally dominated the first three stanzas, landing nearly four times the punches that Berrio landed.

In the fourth and fifth rounds, Berrio found a bit of a rhythm with his unorthodox style and landed a few clean shots on Valenzuela.

Echter, Valenzuela made some adjustments, continued to severely outwork Berrio and dominated much of the second half of the bout.

Even when Berrio landed a right hand to Valenzuela’s jaw in the eighth round and followed it up with a left hand that briefly stunned Valenzuela and pushed him back, Berrio took his foot off the gas, allowing Valenzuela to regain himself and win the eighth round on two of the judges’ scorecards.

The tenth and final round was an all-out slugfest with both fighters landing their share of blows, but Valenzuela survived the best of what Berrio had to offer and cruised to a wide decision victory.

The co-main event on FS1 featured Rajon Chance (5–0–1, 5 KO) vechten Elon De Jesus (3–0–1, 2 KO) to a majority draw (57-55 for Chance, 56-56, 56-56) in a six-round super bantamweight attraction.

De Jesus seemingly jumped out to an early lead, landing several powerful overhand rights in the third round that resulted in a cut opening up on Chance’s forehead.

In de vierde ronde, Chance and De Jesus got twisted up with Chance bending down to stabilize himself. As Chance leaned forward, De Jesus landed a blow to the back of Chance’s head. Referee Jerry Cantu immediately deducted a point from De Jesus for the infraction.

Midway through the fifth stanza, De Jesus scored a sensational knockdown with a massive right uppercut to Chance’s jaw. Chance picked himself up off the canvas and complained to Cantu that he couldn’t see anything. Cantu called for a timeout to have the ringside physician examine De Jesus’ eyes and the physician approved the fight to continue.

Although De Jesus dominated the action throughout and scored the only knockdown in the contest, the point deduction resulted in a majority draw with both Chance and De Jesus maintaining their undefeated records.

The FS1 opener showcased Amed Medina (4–0, 3 KO) verslaan Abdur Abdullah (4–5, 0 KO) met eenparigheid van stemmen (40-35, 40-35, 40-35) in a four-round super featherweight showdown.

Medina, who had never fought beyond the first round in his young career, knocked down Abdullah with a short, right uppercut in the opening frame.

Over the following three rounds, Medina controlled the action, landing nearly three times the punches that Abdullah landed, en route to a lopsided decision.

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions.

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UNBEATEN 122-POUND WORLD CHAMPIONS BRANDON FIGUEROA AND STEPHEN FULTON NOW SET TO MEET IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED UNIFICATION FIGHT ON SATURDAY, November 27

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LAS VEGAS– September 16, 2021 – Undefeated 122-pound world champions are set for a unification clash as WBC championBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroaand WBO championStephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr.will battle in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, November 27 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

Figueroa and Fulton were originally scheduled to face each other on Saturday, September 18, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Figueroa.

Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN® uitzending begint om 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and also features undefeated super bantamweight contenderRa'eese Aleemvechten tegen MexicoEduardo Baezin the 10-round co-main event. Opening the telecast, unbeaten rising bantamweight contenderGary Antonio Russelltakes onMexico’sAlejandro Barrios in een confrontatie van 10 ronden. Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions.

Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date with no action needed. Should the guest not be able to attend, a refund for the tickets can be requested through October 17, 2021. Once the refund window is closed, all sales are final.

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UNBEATEN TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVIDEZ RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN OF PHOENIX TO FACE JOSE UZCATEGUI ON NOVEMBER 13, Live op Showtime

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Premier Boxing Champions Event at Footprint Center in Phoenix Rescheduled rom August

Exciting Contender José Benavídez Makes Long-Awaited Return Against Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in Undercard Action

FENIKS- Augustus 24, 2021 - Unbeaten two-time world champion and Phoenix-nativeDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavidezwill battle former world championJose Uzcateguiin a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator in his hometown on Saturday, November 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Benavidez and Uzcategui were originally scheduled to meet on Saturday, Augustus 28, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Benavidez.

Also featured on the card will be longtime contenderJosé Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, making his much-awaited return facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torres in a 10-round super welterweight duel.

Tickets purchased for the August 28 event will be valid for the newly scheduled November 13 event date. If you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, tickets will be refundable at your point of purchase.

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YORDENIS UGAS DEFEATS MANNY PACQUIAO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBC PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT FROM T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS

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YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO, WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBC PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Robert Guerrero, Mark Magsayo & Carlos Castro Victorious In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action
& Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action Live on FOX

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LAS VEGAS (Augustus 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugas shone bright on the biggest of stages.

A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the great Manny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.

“I’m very excited but, most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this moment in the ring today,” Ugas said afterward. “I told you, I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight.”

“I’m very emotional. A lot of people say Cubans can’t win the big fight. Zo, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”

Pacquiao, zoals altijd, was gracious in defeat.

“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,” said Pacquiao. “Thank you to all of you. I want to thank all my fans and the media. For many decades, the press, media and boxing fans were always behind us, supporting us. That’s why we’re here, why we became popular and why we accomplished our dreams as a fighter.

“I am a fighter outside and inside the ring. I look forward to returning to the Philippines and helping them during this pandemic.”

Ugas used his size, strength and length to keep Pacquiao guessing, slowly wearing down boxing’s only eight-division champ to win in decisive fashion.

Pacquiao, 42 (67-8-2, 39 KO), promised a fast start and lived up to his word in the first, darting in and out with combinations. Unfazed, the 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 KO) maintained a tight guard. In de tweede, he unveiled his long left jab, alternating it up and downstairs as Pacquiao struggled to get inside.

Pacquiao began the third with a short left but Ugas silenced the crowd with power shots of his own. The Cuban began landing a looping right in the fourth, a punch Pacquiao struggled with the entire night.

Following a close fifth, Ugas regained the upper hand in the sixth, working the jab and delivering well-placed punches to the body. Two-way action brought the crowd to their feet in the seventh as they shouted “Manny! Manny! Manny!” Ugas remained poised, pushing the Philippine Senator back with more rights.

“My trainer, Ismael Salas, and I had a plan,” said Ugas. “We were going to move him around; we were going to use the jab and keep him off balance. That was the whole game plan.”

Ugas controlled the eighth, and the raucous audience responded to more punishing rights by Ugas. Sensing the fight slipping away, Pacquiao picked up the pace in the ninth. Nog, the harder shots came from Ugas.

Early in the 10th, a Pacquiao left forced Ugas to clinch. The momentum was short-lived. Ugas had now found a home for his right and was throwing it with regularity. De 12th was particularly one-sided. Ugas repeatedly landed the right, hurting Pacquiao on several occasions and opening a cut near his left eye.

“The right hand was a shot I had planned to use on Manny,” said Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”

The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Even later, three judges scored the bout in his favor, one turning in a 115-113 card while the other two had it 116-112.

“In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao in the ring,” Pacquiao said. “I don’t know. Let me rest first, relax and make a decision if I’ll continue to fight or not.”

“He’s a legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived,” Ugas said of his opponent. “I’ll always respect him not only as a great fighter but outside the ring. I also admire that he fights for his country, as I do. I want to free Cuba.”

In de co-main event, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KO) battled his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 KO).

All three judges scored the bout 96-94.

“It felt good to be back in the ring with fans and I definitely fed off of their energy,'Zei Guerrero. “I knew this was going to be an all-out war. Victor Ortiz brought the best out of me tonight. It was back and forth action the entire fight and I came out on top as I predicted.”

Much of the action was fought on the inside where Guerrero landed the cleaner shots. After a feel-out opener, Guerrero came alive in the second, stunning Ortiz with a series of power shots.

Round after round, the two former world champions unloaded short shots in close quarters with each refusing to take a backward step. Guerrero capped off his performance with a strong 10th frame, which proved to be the difference on the cards.

“Ik dacht dat ik won. Het is wat het is,”Zei Ortiz. “It was a close fight. He didn’t hurt me. A couple times I got caught off balance but that was it. I should have boxed a little better, but hey, he did what he had to do.”

“Now I’m ready to step up and fight anyone they put in front of me,'Zei Guerrero. “I have a lot left in me and I’m in this sport to win another world title. I dedicate this fight to my family and I give all the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ.”

In a star-making performance, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (23-0, 16 KO) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout of Juli Ceja (32-5-1, 28 KO), putting the former world champion away in the 10th round of their WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator.

“I just worked a lot on the straight punches,” said Magsayo. “I kept working it round after round and when I saw he was hurt, I followed up.

“I’m so glad for the outcome. I expected his style to make it happen and I expected a knockout tonight.”

It looked like it might be an early night when a counter left hook from Magsayo floored Ceja in the first. Mexico’s Ceja gamely rose and worked his way back into the fight, slowing Magsayo down with combinations to the ribs.

Ceja’s work paid off late in the fifth when a left uppercut introduced Magsayo to the canvas. The 26-year-old slugger made it to his feet. The bell sounded moments later.

Ceja attacked the body with abandon in the sixth and seventh but it was Magsayo who found his second wind late. His fast hands and feet allowed him to dictate the action in the eighth. He enjoyed an even better ninth, flashing his left in the forms of jabs and hooks.

With the fight seemingly hanging in the balance, Magsayo let it all hang out in the tenth. As Ceja sought refuge along the ropes, Magsayo uncorked a picture-perfect one-two flush on the Mexican’s jaw. Ceja sagged to the mat, helped along the way by another right. No count was needed. Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout at 0:50 van de 10th ronde.

“I got knocked down and was surprised, but I focused my mind on what I wanted, a world championship shot,” said Magsayo. “It’s my dream today and now it’s coming true. Hopefully my next fight is a world title shot.”

In the pay-per-view opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 KO) turned in the finest performance of his career, stopping former world title challenger Óscar Escandón (26-6, 18 KO) in de 10th round of their back-and-forth featherweight encounter.

“Escandón has been in there with the best. He’s gone a lot of rounds with world champions,” said Castro. “But it was just a matter of time, picking our punches. I sat down a little more on my shots. I’ve been with Manny Robles for only four months. With a little more time, I think we’ll be able to dominate the division.”

Castro used his height and reach to keep Escandón at bay early on. Escandón was game throughout. Late in the first, he pinned Castro against the ropes and buckled him with a hard left hook.

“I knew it was going to be a slow start,” Castro said. “Manny Robles taught me a lot, but a year and a half out of the ring, a new coach—it’s always different. Sparring and training is always different from fights, so I feel great and happy for the opportunity. I have to keep progressing.”

By the start of the second, Castro was back to using his jab and timely footwork. His punch output increased with each passing round.


Escandón began to show signs of wear in the fifth. Castro was now landing to head and body with regularity. Early in the seventh, Escandón was badly wobbled by a right hand. Castro pounced, unloading a series of power shots. Escandón countered with a wild left hook that missed. The force of the blow drove Escandón to the canvas. Referee Celestino Ruiz improperly ruled it a knockdown, which was later overturned and ruled a slip.

Castro sought to close the show but Escandón showed incredible heart, fighting him off until Castro was forced to retreat. The crowd roared their approval at round’s end.

Castro continued to dominate in the ninth. He closed the show in the tenth, landing another big right followed by a volley that floored Castro. Ruiz mercifully waved it off at 1:08 van de 10th ronde.

“I fought my heart out and gave my best effort, but it just wasn’t my night tonight,” said Castro. “I had him hurt in the first round, but I didn’t have enough time to finish him off. I give Castro a lot of respect, he’s a great fighter and showed great sportsmanship. I’m not done and I will be back.”

“What’s next is up to my promoters,” Castro said. “I’m going to take some time off to spend time with my family, thank my coaches and enjoy the victory.”

Voorafgaand aan de pay-per-view, rising lightweight sensation Frank “The Ghost” Martin (14-0, 10 KO) impressed again, pitching a 10-round shutout over Ryan Kielczweski (30-6, 11 KO) in the main event on PBC action live on FOX and FOX Deportes.

All three judges scored the bout 100-90.

The 26-year-old Martin dictated the pace from the opening bell, working behind a southpaw jab and stepping in with combinations. Kielczewski was game but had no answer for Martin’s speed, power and athleticism.

In het co-main event op FOX, zwaargewicht vooruitzicht Steven Torres (5-0, 5 KO) maakte snel werk van Justin Rolfe (6-3-1, 4 KO), pounding Rolfe until referee Robert Hoyle stepped in at 2:33 of the first round of their scheduled four-round bout.

In the FOX televised opener, touted lightweight Jose Valenzuela verbeterd 9-0 (6 KO) with a fourth-round stoppage over Donte Strayhorn (12-4, 4 KO).

The 22-year-old Valenzuela scored a knockdown early in the first when an overhand left sent Strayhorn staggering back. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled that the ropes held Strayhorn up and administered a standing eight count.

In de tweede, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Echter, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 of the fourth round.
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UNBEATEN SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS BRANDON FIGUEROA AND STEPHEN FULTON JR. SET TO MEET IN TITLE UNIFICATION LIVE ON SHOWTIME SATURDAY, September 18 FROM PARK MGM IN LAS VEGAS – TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY AT 10 A.M. PT!

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LAS VEGAS (Augustus 16, 2021) – Undefeated 122-pound world champions are set to square off as WBC champion Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa and WBO champion Stephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr. will meet in a title unification on Saturday, September 18 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

Tickets voor de live-evenement gaan over de verkoop vandaag op 10 a.m. PT en kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com. Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions.

Figueroa vs. Fulton has been a much-discussed potential showdown for several years prior to the two unbeaten fighters joining the world championship ranks with career-best performances in 2021. Fulton struck first, dominating then-unbeaten Angelo Leo to capture the WBO title in January, while Figueroa made his own statement in stopping two-division champion Luis Nery to capture the WBC strap in May.

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JOHN RIEL CASIMERO RETAINS WBO BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE WITH SPLIT DECISION VICTORY OVER GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX IN SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.

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Gary Antonio Russell vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez Ends in No-Decision After Accidental Headbutt Injures Rodriguez in Opening Round

Former Champion Rau’shee Warren Scores Dominant Second-Round Stoppage Against Damien Vazquez

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CARSON, CALIF. (Augustus 14, 2021) – WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero defeated two-division champion Guillermo Rigondeaux to retain his title Saturday night live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.

A three-division world champion, Casimero (31-4, 21 KO) made his second successful title defense at 118-pounds, earning a career-best victory over the longtime 122-pound champion Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KO), who moved down to bantamweight in 2020.

“I’m excited to get the win,” said Casimero. “Rigondeaux is a good boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist. I was worried, because he said he wouldn’t run, but he ran the whole time.”

The bout started with an eventful first round, in which it appeared for a moment that a Casimero left hook to the back of Rigondeaux’s head would lead to a knockdown, but referee Jerry Cantu ruled the moment a slip. During the exchange, Casimero threw several punches while Rigondeaux was on one knee, earning a warning from the referee.

From that point on, Rigondeaux remained steadfast to a defensive strategy that saw Casimero forced to chase his opponent around the ring. Ondertussen, Casimero stayed dedicated to pushing forward, looking to slow Rigondeaux down with body shots to set up power shots to the head.

“My expectations were for a knockout,” said Casimero. “Me and all my fans wanted that. I did my best to knock him out, but he was just running and not fighting.”

Rigondeaux was content countering his charging opponent, doing a majority of his damage with variations of his dangerous left hand. In a bout with numerous close rounds, Casimero ended the fight with a narrow 47 naar 44 edge in punches landed, waaronder een 41-28 tally in power punches.

Those power punches and sustained aggression proved to be enough for Casimero to hold onto his 118-pound title in the eyes of the judges, as scores of 117-111 en 116-112 overruled one judge’s 115-113 card in favor of Rigondeaux. While Rigondeaux disputed the decision, Casimero looked forward to potential unification clashes with WBC champion Nonito Donaire and WBA and IBF titleholder Naoya Inoue.

“Nobody wants to fight with me because I frustrate them in the ring,” said Rigondeaux. “I landed the punches that I needed to in order to win the fight tonight. This is how I win. I have these God-given skills and this is the way I display them. I’m a unique fighter. It’s my style and it’s the only one I know. You can see I’m still better than anyone else in the lighter weight classes and I’m going to keep fighting.”

“I had a three-fight plan,” said Casimero. “First was Rigondeaux, and I beat him. Next is Nonito Donaire and then finally Naoya Inoue.”

The co-main event saw rising contender Gary Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KO) en voormalig wereldkampioen Emmanuel Rodriguez (19-2, 12 KO) fight to a no-decision just 16 seconds into the first round of their 118-pound matchup, after an accidental headbutt injured Rodriguez and ended the fight.

“It happens,' zei Russel. “I was looking to establish my jab and I tried to set up a hook, and he came in at the same time. It’s very disappointing.”

“I feel okay,' zei Rodriguez. “I’m a little frustrated after putting in all this work for the fight to end so quickly with nothing happening. With the headbutt, maybe if there was no blood, we would have been able to continue. But once I saw all the blood, I knew it was over.”

The crossroads battle for the Interim WBA Bantamweight Title was meant to offer Russell a chance to establish himself as a true title contender and give Rodriguez an opportunity to move one step closer to becoming a two-division champion. Rodriguez attempted to counter an incoming Russell attack, which led to the two southpaws clashing heads.

“I was actually in camp for about four months,' zei Russel. “I prepared great for this fight. I was really looking to broadcast my talents and show everyone what’s in my arsenal. Helaas, the headbutt happened.”

Rodriguez fell to the canvas immediately and was bleeding from his nose, prompting referee Sharon Sands to wave off the bout, which was ruled a no-decision.

“Natuurlijk, I would like to come right back,' zei Russel. “If he can do it, I want to get right back in there with Rodriguez.”

“I don’t want to lose the condition that I’m in,' zei Rodriguez. “I prepared really hard for this fight. As soon as the injury is fixed, I’ll be back in the ring and I’d like to fight Russell again.”

In de opening aanval, voormalig wereldkampioen Rau'shee Warren (19-3, 5 KO) gedomineerd Damien Vazquez (16-3-1, 12 KO) on his way to a second-round stoppage in their bantamweight showdown. Warren scored his first knockout victory since 2015, after going the distance in his previous eight fights.

“I was trying to show them something different this time around,” said Warren. “I have always had the power, but this training camp was very different. I was sitting on my punches and working on something different. It worked in the ring.

“I always knew I had that power and I always knew I had that speed. It’s just about taking your time in the ring and letting them come. When I saw the opportunity, I went for it.”

A three-time U.S. Olympiër, Warren came out fast in the first round, using his speed advantage to beat Vazquez to the punch, connecting with a right hand midway through the frame that scored the fight’s first knockdown. Vazquez was able to rise to his feet, but was sent to the canvas for a second time moments later by another sharp right hand from Warren.

Cincinnati’s Warren landed an astounding 22 van 39 power punches in that first round, and continued his dominance into the second. Warren perfectly timed a straight left hand that badly rocked Vazquez, forcing referee Ray Corona to jump in and halt the bout at 2:18 in de tweede ronde.

“Next fight is a title fight,” said Warren. “I am the number one contender for the WBA. I want to thank my team for putting me in this position and pushing me. They know what kind of fighter I am. I am going to be champion. Next fight I am grabbing that title. Maybe I will fight the winner of the main event tonight (Rigondeaux vs. Casimero)."

SHOWTIME featured highlights from a non-televised fight that saw undefeated rising prospect Brandun Lee (23-0, 21 KO) keep his perfect record intact, as he notched his 13th career first-round knockout with a sensational performance against Ezequiel Fernandez (28-5-1, 3 KO).

“Mijn prestatie was goed,'Zei Lee. “It could have been better. There’s always room for improvement. Aan het einde van de dag, we got the job done. I’m definitely ready for the next level. It’s only right for me to step up the competition. I’ll take on anybody who’s ready.”

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, Augustus 15 bij 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday, Augustus 17 bij 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Extreme.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy bekroonde verslaggever Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Márquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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ABOUT RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO
Rigondeaux vs. Casimero saw two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux face bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero for his WBO belt Saturday, Augustus 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast began at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and also saw rising unbeaten contender Gary Antonio Russell battle former world champion Emmanuel Rodríguez for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, voormalig wereldkampioen Rau'shee Warren dueled Damien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout. The event was promoted by TGB Promotions.

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