“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Krieger Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, August 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klicken HIERfor Photos from Team Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (August 13, 2021) – Former multiple-division world championRobert “The Ghost” Guerreropreviewed his upcoming showdown against fellow all-action brawler“Vicious” Victor Ortizbefore they square off on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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The two former world champions are known for their aggressive styles and have been in numerous Fight of the Year candidates throughout their storied careers. August 21 they meet looking to score a victory that will put them back in position to vie for a world title once again.
Here is what Guerrero had to say about the matchup, Trainingslager und mehr:
On his upcoming matchup with Victor Ortiz:
“This fight has been a long-time coming, as I remember it was mentioned years ago, but never happened. I am excited for this bout since we both need a win, and the fans are very familiar with both of our styles. Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters, and everyone knows this is going to be a fan friendly dog fight. Fighting Victor is the type of bout that got me excited to have a full professional training camp. I’m grateful to be fighting on this huge FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card, and I’m going to give it my all.”
On his recent training camp with coach and father Ruben Guerrero:
“I have been working very hard for this camp, tatsächlich, my father Ruben and I took camp to Las Vegas and brought along some young fighters to keep me motivated. I’ve been getting good sparring with DJ Zamora III, who is very fast. I’m feeding off all the young fighters that are training with me, and that is what keeps me fresh. You need to be around hungry fighters who are motivated to stay at this level, because it is easy to lose focus if it’s just you in the gym.”
On returning to the ring after a long layoff:
"An diesem Punkt in meiner Karriere, it is about getting the best fights. I got the rust off and now it’s about getting fights that get me and the fans excited. Everyone knows that when I fight, I bring it, and Victor Ortiz is an exciting fighter as well. I am at a point where I have done a lot in the sport, so I am not going to be fighting every other month like when I was a prospect. When you know how to fight, a layoff isn’t always a bad thing.”
Was ein Sieg für seine Karriere bedeuten wird:
“A win here puts me in a position to get in contention for a world title, and that should be the goal of everyone who is fighting, to win a world title. If you’re not fighting to win a world title, you shouldn’t be in the sport. I want to win at least one more world title before it’s all said and done. It’s a lofty goal, but I believe in myself.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. UGÁS Pacquiao vs. Ugás will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao taking on WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugásin the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Der Pay-per-View beginnt bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreround “Vicious” Víctor Ortizmeet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayo Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juli Ceja in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, plus undefeated contenderCarlos Castro will take on former title challengerÓscar Escandónin a 10-round featherweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view.
How to Watch the Saturday, August 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás Hauptkarte: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Fernseher: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, einschließlich Xfinity, Spektrum, Kontur, Fios, und Optimum, ua (UNS.); sowie Rogers, Glocke, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Kanada)
Zwei-Divisions-Weltmeister Guillermo Rigondeaux holt sich am Samstag den Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Casimero, August 14 Live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions Event vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien
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MITARBEITER, TX. (August 5, 2021) – Weltmeister im Zweikampf Guillermo Rigondeaux gab Einblick in sein Trainingslager, während er sich darauf vorbereitet, gegen den WBO-Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht anzutreten John Riel Meisterschaft am Samstag, August 14 im Main Event live auf SHOWTIME aus dem Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien in einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event.
Die Veranstaltung wird von TGB Promotions beworben. Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei AXS.com gekauft werden. Die Sendung SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginnt um 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT und wird Kubas zweifachen Olympiasieger Rigondeaux sehen, der zu verschiedenen Zeitpunkten seiner Karriere eine Pfund-für-Pfund-Anerkennung erlangt hat, Rückkehr zum Kampf gegen den philippinischen Casimero, ein Weltmeister in drei Divisionen, der bei seiner zweiten 118-Pfund-Titelverteidigung nach dem besten Sieg seiner Karriere sucht.
Das sagt Rigondeaux über das Trainingslager mit Ronnie Shields und mehr:
Über sein bevorstehendes Matchup mit John Riel Casimero: „Es war ein sehr fokussiertes Camp, und ich habe Inspiration gefunden, als ich die Olympischen Spiele gesehen habe, und es hat einen Funken in mir entzündet. Der Gewinn von zwei Goldmedaillen in meinen frühen Jahren gibt mir einen zusätzlichen Anreiz, diesen Kampf zu gewinnen. Ich möchte der Welt beweisen, dass ich einer der besten Boxer aller Zeiten bin, und dass ich in diesem Sport noch viel zu geben habe. Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass ich das gegen den am meisten gemiedenen Kämpfer meiner Gewichtsklasse tun werde. Casimero ist ein gefährlicher Kämpfer und ein sehr starker Puncher, aber ich werde ihn mit großartigen Boxkünsten zähmen.“
Über sein jüngstes Trainingslager mit Trainer Ronnie Shields: „Das Training in Texas mit Ronnie Shields war großartig und unsere Energie für die Zusammenarbeit ist fantastisch. Ronnie hatte viele Weltmeister, und hat ein sehr professionelles Box-Fitnessstudio, mit vielen Weltmeistern und Kämpfern, die sich auf höchstem Niveau des Sports messen. Ich bin motiviert, hart zu arbeiten, nicht nur um meine eigenen Ziele zu erreichen, aber von all den jungen Kämpfern in der Turnhalle, die motiviert und fokussiert sind. Die Atmosphäre hat etwas Neues aus mir herausgeholt. Ich bin wiederbelebt und fühle mich wieder jung.“
Über den Kampf um den WBO-Weltmeistertitel: „Es fühlt sich immer gut an, um einen WM-Titel zu kämpfen, und ich hatte den WBO-Titel schon einmal, nachdem ich Nonito Donaire besiegt hatte, aber dieses Mal trete ich gegen einen hungrigen jungen Löwen an. Ich bin auf der Suche nach einem weiteren WM-Titel, und einen weiteren großartigen Kampf geben, über den die Fans jahrelang sprechen werden.“
Bei der Rückkehr in den Ring nach einer einjährigen Pause: "Ich fühle mich gut. Ich denke an diesem Punkt meiner Karriere, die ganze zeit weg vom ring hilft. Ich weiß, wie man kämpft und ich weiß, wie man trainiert, das große Ding ist zu wissen, wie man sich erholt, und verletze meinen Körper nicht. Ich mache einen guten Job darin, im Fitnessstudio fit zu bleiben, aber nicht übertraining. Ein Sieg gegen Casimero wird meiner Karriere Wunder bringen.“
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ÜBER RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero wird Zwei-Division-Weltmeister sehen Guillermo Rigondeaux Stelle dich dem Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Meisterschaft für seinen WBO-Gürtel am Samstag, August 14 live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions-Events vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT und wird auch einen steigenden ungeschlagenen Konkurrenten sehen Antonio Russell Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodriguez während sie im Co-Main Event um den WBA Interim Bantamweight Title kämpfen.
Startschuss für die Sendung, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren Duelle Damien Vazquez in einem 10-Runden-Kampf im Bantamgewicht. Weitere Informationen
Klicken HIERfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions Klicken HIERfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao held a media workout that streamed live on the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube channel Wednesday, as he prepares to take on unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol „Die Wahrheit“ Spence Jr.headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The replay of the live streaming workout can be watched in its entiretyHIER. Already a legend in the sport, Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win on August 21 to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.
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Here is what Pacquiao, Freddie Roach and Buboy Fernandez had to say Wednesday:
Manny Pacquiao
“I’m expecting a good fight. Spence is an aggressive fighter and I know that we can create a lot of action in the ring for all of the fans watching. I have lots of advantages in this fight. My speed and power, along with my strategy and experience, are all advantages for me.
“I never imagined being at this point now, when I started my career. Especially to be here now and still fighting the best. It’s truly a gift that I’ve received.
“It’s been two years since I’ve been in the ring and it was good for me to have that rest. It helped my body and my mind a lot. Dieses Mal, I’m as excited as ever and feeling like I’m young again.
“I could have fought several easy opponents. I picked the best opponent because I want to add more to my legacy and accomplishments. I have to prove that I’m not done yet.
“We have a strategy that we know how to use against a southpaw. He wants to fight toe-to-toe and that’s going to be to my advantage. We’re prepared for anything. If he wants to use his reach advantage instead, we are ready.
“My family is so supportive of me, because they know that I want to fight and bring honor to my country. Gleichzeitig, I’m also here to show for myself that I can still do it at 42-years-old.
“This could be my last fight, or there could be more. Wie ich immer gesagt habe, it’s one at a time. Nach dem Kampf, I’ll talk about the plan and see if there’s another fight coming.
“I’m happy to have been doing this for so long with the same coaching staff. I know that they’re happy with my preparations for this fight. The fire in training is still there. It’s the same as it’s been these last 15 Jahre.
“I know my career will not last forever, that’s why I’m starting to help the young fighters in this sport who want to follow in my footsteps. It’s very important to me at this point in my career.”
Freddie Roach
“We took this fight because we think that Errol Spence Jr. is one of the best fighters out there. I’ve talked with Manny throughout the years and he’s always said that he wants to be the best at what he does. There’s no sense in getting in there with some popular fighter who’s no good. We want to fight the best. I congratulated Many when he chose to fight Errol.
“Being out of the ring for a little while can go either way with someone like Manny. The thing is, he’s working out all the time. He shows me everything that he’s up to when he’s in the Philippines and I just give him little adjustments. When he shows up here, he’s ready to go.
“He had probably his best sparring yesterday, we went ten rounds and he got two knockdowns. It was the old Manny Pacquiao from 10 vor jahren. He’s not as big of a puncher usually at welterweight, but those knockdowns yesterday were a great boost for him.
“Spence is a good boxer, but he’s a very good puncher. We know that when we get inside, we have to be smart getting back outside. It has to be quick combinations and then out right away.
“I told Manny that knocking down Keith Thurman early gave him a lot of momentum in that fight and I’d like to see that again in this fight. He knows that he has to use his speed to do that. He understands completely what I want.
“Manny Pacquiao has always loved to fight southpaws. He understands how they work and what they want to do. That’s really one of the big reasons we took this fight.
“I think Manny is going to out box Spence. His footspeed is unbelievable and much better than his opponent’s. Spence follows you around and is heavy on his feet. He seems very set to the ground. Manny’s speed will overwhelm him. I’m really happy with the game plan so far.”
BUBOY FERNANDEZ
“I was very excited when I heard about this fight because Errol Spence Jr. ist ein großer Kämpfer. I was only surprised because Manny hasn’t fought in two years. But I knew right away that this is going to be an exciting fight.
“Obviously there is a different Manny because of his age, but his mind is always on the sport. Before we arrived in the United States, we had already been sparring and training in the Philippines.
“The team has been very happy with Manny’s performance in camp. The conditioning is going perfectly and we just need to continue. This is going to be 100% Manny Pacquiao on August 21.
“I can’t decide if this is going to be Manny’s last fight. Only he can decide if he wants to continue his legacy or not. If it were up to me, I’d want him to fight one more time in the Philippines for his people. It’s all up to Manny though.
“I have respect for Errol Spence Jr. He’s a good fighter and a world champion. We know we can’t underestimate him. He’s an intelligent fighter, so we know Manny has to be 100%. I think this is going to end up being a great toe-to-toe fight.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. SPENCE JR. Pacquiao vs. Spence will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao face unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol „Die Wahrheit“ Spence Jr. in the blockbuster FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event on Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Der Pay-per-View beginnt bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugássquaring off against Argentina’sFabián “TNT” Maidanain der Co-Main Event, while former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreround “Vicious” Víctor Ortizwill meet in a 10-round welterweight duel. Kicking off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayo kämpft gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juli Ceja in einer 10-Runden Anziehung.
Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Contender Carlos Castro Faces Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon To Open Telecast bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT PHOENIX (Juli 29, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world championDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezwill square off against former championJose Uzcategui in a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator as Benavídez returns to his hometown of Phoenix for the first time in six years in the SHOWTIME main event on Saturday, August 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center – home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.
Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature the much-awaited return of longtime contenderJose Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torresin the 10-round super welterweight co-main event. Kicking off the telecast is undefeated contenderCarlos Castro taking on former title challengerOscar Escandon in einem 10-Runden-Super-Bantamgewicht Kampf. The Benavídez brothers and Castro hail from Phoenix and have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans.
Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase throughTicketmaster.com.
“I am happy to be bringing David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez back to his hometown to fight after so many years away,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “It is going to be a sensational welcome party for him and all the fans.”
Still just 24-years-old, Benavídez (24-0, 21 KOs) enters this fight having knocked out his last four opponents, including a September 2019 knockout of two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell. Zuletzt, he earned stoppage victories over Roamer Alexis Angulo in August 2020 and Ronald Ellis in March of this year. Benavídez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. In 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 Jahre alt. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz., Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 durch 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first title opportunity.
“I’m super excited to fight in front of my hometown fans,” said Benavídez. “It’s a dream come true for me to come back home as a two-time world champion. I’m training for Uzcategui like he’s a world champ because he has a lot of experience and he’s a hungry fighter. I know that he needs this win, but I won’t let that happen. I’m staying dedicated and motivated to win on August 28 on SHOWTIME and I want to look impressive doing it in order to get even bigger and better fights in the future.”
Born in Venezuela and fighting out of Tijuana, Mexiko, Uzcategui (31-4, 26 KOs) captured a 168-pound world title in March of 2018 by stopping veteran contender Andre Dirrell after eight rounds. The 30-year-old put himself in position to fight for a title with four-straight stoppage victories from 2015 durch 2016, including a win over then-unbeaten Julius Jackson. Since losing the title to unbeaten champion Caleb Plant in January 2019, Uzcategui has rebounded to win three of his last four fights, including knockout wins in 2021 over Jaime Hernandez Lopez and Josue Obando.
“I’m excited to be back on the big stage for this fight,” said Uzcategui. “I know what I’m up against with Benavídez. Er ist ein großer Kämpfer, and that’s my biggest motivation. This is going to be a war and I can’t wait to give the people a great fight. Both of us come to brawl, so this is going to be a classic on August 28.”
The 28-year-old Benavídez (27-1, 18 KOs) is the older brother of main event headliner David and returns to fight in his hometown of Phoenix for the first time in six years. A long-established contender, Benavídez will return to action for the first time since dropping a 147-pound title showdown to Terence Crawford in October 2018. Benavídez had previously earned wins over contenders such as Mauricio Herrera, Francisco Santana and Frank Rojas on his way to that world title opportunity.
“I’m really excited to be back in the ring after being out for a while,Sagte Benavidez. “I feel more mature, motivated and stronger than ever. Fighting alongside my brother and in my hometown is really a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to making a tremendous comeback. It doesn’t matter who they put in front of me, I guarantee that I’m going to take them out. No one is going to want to miss this night, because me and my brother are bringing the fireworks.”
A native of boxing-rich Buenos Aires, Argentinien, Torres (17-3, 5 KOs) enters this fight the winner of his last nine contests dating back to 2018. The 31-year-old will fight in the U.S. for the third time on August 28, having scored stateside victories over Cleotis Pendarvis in August 2020 and Louis Hernandez in February of this year. Torres most recently won a unanimous decision over Alexi Rivera in June as he prepares for his toughest fight to date against Benavídez.
“I’m very pumped up for this fight,” said Torres. “I want to thank my whole team for this opportunity to participate in such an important fight. This is a great chance for me to go to the next level against a great fighter who’s had an exceptional career. I will work very hard to get the victory on August 14 and raise high the flag of Argentina.”
Castro (26-0, 11 KOs) has climbed the rankings since turning pro in 2012 as he seeks a shot at a super bantamweight championship. The Phoenix-native added two victories in 2020, defeating Jesus Ruiz in February before stopping longtime contender Cesar Juarez in four rounds in July. Castro was coming off a 2019 campaign that saw him score three victories, including 10-round unanimous decision triumphs over former title challenger Genesis Servania and veteran contender Mario Diaz.
“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to fight an excellent opponent in Oscar Escandon,” said Castro. “I’m very motivated to put on a great performance in front of my hometown fans. August 28, I’m going to be ready to showcase all of my skills and hard work in the ring so I leave with my hand raised.”
A native of Ibague, Kolumbien, Escandon (26-5, 18 KOs) has faced a slew of top contenders and champions including featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. and super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa, plus hard-hitting contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Escandon captured an interim title in 2016 when he knocked out Robinson Castellanos to earn his world title shot against Russell. Zuletzt, Escandon scored a first-round knockout over previously unbeaten contender Jhack Tepora in December of 2019.
“I’m very focused on training for this fight because I know a win can lead me back to another world title opportunity,” Said Escandon. “Castro is a good young fighter who has a solid jab and can move. But I think he’s the perfect opponent for me. There are a lot of things we can do to win this fight and I can’t wait to go in there on August 28 and show it.”
Der aufsteigende, ungeschlagene Herausforderer Antonio Russell tritt gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodríguez für eine Übergangszeit an WBA-Titel im Bantamgewicht im Co-Main Event Der ehemalige Weltmeister Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT Der Ticket-Verkauf jetzt! CARSON, CALIF. (Juli 15, 2021) – Weltmeister im Zweikampf Guillermo Rigondeaux trifft auf Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Meisterschaft für seinen WBO-Gürtel am Samstag, August 14 live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions-Events vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT und wird auch einen steigenden ungeschlagenen Konkurrenten sehen Antonio Russell im ehemaligen Weltmeister die härteste Bewährungsprobe seiner Karriere stellen Emmanuel Rodriguez während sie im Co-Main Event um den WBA Interim Bantamweight Title kämpfen. Startschuss für die Sendung, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren Duelle Damien Vazquez in einem 10-Runden-Kampf im Bantamgewicht.
Die Veranstaltung wird von TGB Promotions beworben. Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei AXS.com gekauft werden.
„Guillermo Rigondeaux ist einer der erfahrensten Boxer im gesamten Boxsport und wird versuchen, seinen Lebenslauf gegen den aufregenden Drei-Divisions-Champion und amtierenden 118-Pfund-Titelträger John Riel Casimero zu ergänzen,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. „Das sind zwei Kämpfer, die im Sport viel erreicht haben, aber jeder kann sich mit einem Sieg im August zu neuen Höhen erheben 14. Im Co-Main Event, Antonio Russell möchte sich als nächster Russell-Bruder für einen WM-Titel bekannt geben, gegen den härtesten Test seiner Karriere in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Eröffnung der Nacht der Duelle im Bantamgewicht, Rau’shee Warren kann der Wiedererlangung einer Meisterschaft im Bantamgewicht näher kommen, wenn er auf Damien Vázquez . trifft. Diese drei Kämpfe werden enorme Auswirkungen auf die Zukunft der Bantamgewichts-Division haben, was den Fans immer tolle Action bietet.“
Ein langjähriger Champion der 122-Pfund-Division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KOs) verlor an Gewicht und holte sich im Februar einen WBA-Titel im Bantamgewicht gegen Liborio Solis 2020 auf Showtime. Seit ich Profi geworden bin 2009 nach einer der besten Amateurkarrieren der Geschichte, Rigondeaux hat meisterhafte technische Fähigkeiten gezeigt, die ihn zu einem vereinten Weltmeister im Superbantamgewicht und mehrjährigen Mitglied der Pfund-für-Pfund-Liste gemacht haben. Zweifacher Olympiasieger für seine Heimat Kuba, Rigondeaux hat sich mit Siegen über Nonito Donaire einen Namen gemacht, Rico Ramos und Joseph Agbeko.
"Dies ist ein großer Kampf für mich und mein Team, denn wir haben die Chance, diesen WBO-Titel zu gewinnen.",“ sagte Rigondeaux. „Wieder bei SHOWTIME zu kämpfen wird Spaß machen und ich bin dankbar für die Gelegenheit. Obwohl ich seit gut einem Jahr aus dem Ring bin, Ich bin immer noch in Topform und habe vor, Casimeros Träume zu ruinieren. Ich weiß, er hat viel Macht, aber er kämpft gegen einen Mann mit hervorragenden Boxfähigkeiten und einem hohen Ring-IQ. Ich werde Casimero umkreisen und ihm zeigen, worum es in „El Chacal“ geht. Mein Trainer Ronnie Shields, und ich habe an ein paar neuen Tricks gearbeitet, Seien Sie also nicht überrascht, wenn ich ihn ausknocke.“
Der 32-jährige Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) von Ormoc City, Leyte, Die Philippinen werden in diesem August seine zweite Titelverteidigung machen 14 Matchup, zum ersten Mal erfolgreich verteidigt, indem er Duke Micah im September ausknockte 2020. Casimero trainiert in Las Vegas und gewann den Titel ursprünglich mit einer beeindruckenden Unterbrechung der dritten Runde von Zolani Tete im November 2019. Der Drei-Divisions-Champion hatte zuvor in einer Karriere, die bis ins Jahr zurückreicht, Titel im Fliegengewicht und im Leichtfliegengewicht gewonnen 2007. Dies ist sein dritter Karrierekampf in den USA. und sein zweiter im Dignity Health Sports Park.
„Ich freue mich sehr, wieder bei SHOWTIME zu sein und in Südkalifornien zu kämpfen, wo viele philippinische Fans mich kämpfen sehen können,“ sagte Casimero. „Ich freue mich darauf, meinen Titel gegen Guillermo Rigondeaux zu verteidigen“. Rigondeaux ist vielen philippinischen Fans dafür bekannt, meinen Landsmann Nonito Donaire geschlagen zu haben . Ich werde der Boxwelt zeigen, wie man Rigondeaux besiegt und ihn ein für alle Mal in den Ruhestand schickt.“
Der mittlere Bruder zwischen WBC-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Gary Jr. und 2016 U.S.. Olympiasieger Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KOs) kündigte seine Ankunft unter den Anwärtern der Bantamgewichts-Division mit einer technischen Entscheidung über den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juan Carlos Payano im Dezember an 2020 auf Showtime. Der 28-Jährige aus Capitol Heights, Md. Profi wurde in 2015 nach einer beeindruckenden Amateurkarriere. Nach vier Siegen in 2019, Russell hat losgelegt 2020 Sieg über Jesus Martinez im Februar.
„Ich freue mich sehr auf diesen Kampf im August 14 auf Showtime,“ sagte Russell. „Ich habe die Arbeit hineingesteckt und bin immer bereit zu kämpfen, egal wann der anruf kommt. Ich bin gerade so konzentriert. Rodriguez ist das Einzige, woran ich denke, und ich bin bereit, eine Show zu veranstalten.“
Der 28-jährige Rodríguez (19-2, 12 KOs) kehrt zurück, nachdem er im vergangenen Dezember auf SHOWTIME eine umstrittene Split-Entscheidung an Reymart Gaballo fallen gelassen hat. Kampf aus Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez gewann den IBF-Weltmeistertitel im Bantamgewicht mit einem einstimmigen Sieg über Paul Butler in 2018 und verteidigte es erfolgreich gegen den damals ungeschlagenen Jason Moloney. Rodríguez verlor im Mai den Titel an den ungeschlagenen Meister Naoya Inoue 2019 Titelkampf.
„Ich kann es kaum erwarten, für diesen Kampf wieder in den Ring zu steigen,Sagte Rodríguez. „Jeder weiß, was in meinem letzten Kampf gegen Gaballo passiert ist. Dieses Mal, Ich überlasse es nicht den Richtern. Ich strebe den Knockout und einen Statement-Sieg an.“
Labyrinth (18-3, 4 KOs) erholte sich im Januar von einer knappen Entscheidungsniederlage in einem WM-Kampf gegen die damals ungeschlagene Ex-Meisterin Nordine Oubaali 2019 durch das Verdienen von Entscheidungen über Gilberto Mendoza und Sharone Carter. Ein Rechtsausleger aus Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren gewann die WBA-Weltmeisterschaft im Bantamgewicht mit einer Mehrheitsentscheidung über Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 und verlor den Titel im nächsten Jahr durch geteilte Entscheidung an Zhanat Zhakiyanov. Der 34-Jährige wurde der erste dreimalige olympische Boxer aus den USA. als er sich für aufeinander folgende olympische Mannschaften qualifizierte 2004, 2008 und 2012.
„Vázquez ist nicht der Typ Kämpfer, der mit mir konkurrieren kann,“, sagte Warren. „Als sie mir den Namen schickten, Ich habe mir einen seiner Kämpfe angeschaut und 10 Sekunden war alles was ich sehen musste. Ich möchte Rigondeaux wirklich entgegentreten, aber ich werde damit umgehen und ich werde warten, bis ich bekomme, wen ich haben möchte. Ich habe mit vielen Top-Amateuren gekämpft und das hat mich scharf gehalten. Sie schlagen in Bündeln und halten mich auf Trab bis zum 14. August.“
Der 24-jährige Rechtsausleger Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 KOs) wurde in Thornton geboren, Col. und kämpft jetzt aus Las Vegas. Der jüngere Bruder des ehemaligen zweimaligen Meisters Israel Vázquez, Zuletzt verlor er im vergangenen September gegen den Superbantamgewichts-Champion Brandon Figueroa, nachdem er zuvor im Februar einen Nachspielsieg gegen Alejandro Moreno erzielt hatte 2020. Vázquez wurde Profi 2013 und abgespult 14 Siege in Folge, um seine Karriere in den bezahlten Rängen zu beginnen.
„Dies ist eine großartige Gelegenheit für mich,“ sagte Vázquez. „Mit sechzehn Jahren wurde ich Profi, Also habe ich nach dem Kampf gegen Brandon Figueroa eine dringend benötigte Pause eingelegt. Jetzt bin ich zurück und bereiter denn je. Ich kämpfe wieder im Bantamgewicht und das ist mit Sicherheit das beste Gewicht für mich in Zukunft. Ich bin bereit, der Welt zu zeigen, wozu ich fähig bin. Das wird ein Krieg sein. Warren ist ein Weltklasse-Kämpfer, aber wenn er denkt, dass dies ein einfacher Kampf ist, dann irrt er sich total und ich werde es am 14. August beweisen.“
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL SPENCE JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS Unified WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klicken HIERfor Photos from Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports Klicken HIER für Fotos von Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions LOS ANGELES (Juli 12, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol „Die Wahrheit“ Spence Jr.at press conference in Los Angeles Sunday as they previewed their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT as Spence will look to earn a legacy-defining victory, while Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.
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Here is what the press conference participants had to say Sunday:
Manny Pacquiao
“There were a lot of opportunities for me to pick an easier fight than this. But I picked Errol Spence Jr. because I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans. I’m a fighter and boxing is my passion.
“Errol Spence Jr. is aggressive, young and undefeated. He’s dedicated to his career. This is definitely not an easy opponent. This is the kind of opponent you can never underestimate.
“It’s been a long time since I fought a southpaw opponent. We had to change some of our strategy compared to previous fights and we’ll throw some different combinations.
“I don’t think Errol needs advice from Floyd Mayweather. I believe that Errol is a better fighter than Mayweather. Errol can teach Floyd how to fight toe-to-toe.
“I don’t want to be overconfident, because Errol is too good of an opponent. His determination and passion for the sport is always there. When I say I’m going to do something, it’s real and from the heart, it’s not to impress anybody.
“I had started training in the last week of May in the Philippines. So when I got here to Los Angeles, I was just continuing what I was doing. It’s good for me to have the rest that I’ve had the last two years. I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old until now. When I went back to training, I was still hungry and dedicated.
“I won’t predict another first round knockdown like I had against Thurman. I’m focusing my mind, body and spirit on winning the fight. That’s the only goal. “This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. I can’t say it’s the biggest, because I’ve been fighting the best fighters in the world for years. But he’s right up there with anyone I’ve faced.
“I’ve been boxing for more than 25 careers as a pro. I think that I’ve seen every kind of style that’s out there.
“This is a one of a kind and prodigious fight. There’s going to be a lot of action in the ring. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me and I’m happy to be in this position again fighting one of the best fighters in the world.”
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“This is a great opportunity. Coming off of my accident I went right to fighting Danny Garcia and now Pacquiao. A lot of people were in the Pacquiao sweepstakes. When I got the call about this fight, I agreed right away and didn’t give it a second thought.
“There aren’t that many southpaws in boxing, so you don’t usually spar that many. We’ve got a lot of guys in camp now who can fight that left-handed style. Obviously I can’t find someone who fights exactly like Manny, but you can find guys who can mimic the tempo and pace. So that’s who we’ve been working with.
“You can see that Manny is still an explosive fighter with great speed. We’ve been putting together a game plan and we’ve been working on implementing it. Come August 21, you’ll see it in the ring.
“Manny can lull you to sleep giving you compliments. Aber sobald die Glocke läutet, he’s going to jump all over you.
“My chin since the accident has been tested in sparring and in the Danny Garcia fight. I imagine Manny is going to try to come in and test it as well.
“Just because he’s 42-years-old I don’t think it’s going to hurt him in training. He’s not blowing up in weight between fights and he’s not distracted. That’s why he’s been the same Manny Pacquiao for decades. I’m looking forward to the same Pacquiao who fought Keith Thurman and before that.
“Manny has a lot of tendencies, of course you’re going to see some things over the span of his whole career. When it’s time to buckle down, you know he’s the guy who’s going to fight. It can be a pro or a con, but he’s going to make it a fan-friendly fight.
“I don’t see myself ever getting knocked out. I just don’t see it. We’re going to be mindful that he has power. He knocked down Thurman and hurt him with a body shot. We’ll keep that in mind. But I’m not thinking about if he can knock me out.
“I have the ability to finish Pacquiao. Für mich aber, I’m focused on winning the fight. If you rush and go for the knockout, you either look sloppy or something goes wrong. I have to fight my fight and at my pace. Wenn der Knockout kommt, I’ll go for it.
“This is going to be a great fight. Pacquiao is going to bring it like he always does, but I’m definitely going to come through with the victory.”
“My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line,” – Charlo “This is the fight of my life…The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait,” – Castaño Unified WBC, WBA and IBF Champion Charlo Battles WBO World Champion Castaño In Undisputed 154-Pound Title Showdown Saturday, Juli 17 Live on SHOWTIME from AT&T Center in San Antonio in Premier Boxing Champions Event SAN ANTONIO (Juli 7, 2021) – Unified WBC, WBA and IBF World ChampionJermell Charlo and WBO World ChampionBrian Brown took part in a virtual press conference Wednesday to preview their battle for the undisputed 154-pound championship which headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Juli 17 von AT&T Center in San Antonio in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see the hard-hitting unified champion Charlo and the exciting Argentine Castaño go toe-to-toe as all of the super welterweight championship belts are on the line for the first time in the four-belt era.
Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Mittwoch zu sagen hatte:
Jermell Charlo
“We have 10 days to go and I’m excited. This is the most important time of my life. ich liebe es. I’ve been doing this since I was a kid. My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line.
“Castaño is going to leave everything in the ring. So we’re not playing any games. Ich habe wirklich hart trainiert. I’ve added things that have made me better because I know for a fact that this is going to be a great fight.
“I love my home state of Texas and I love fighting there. We’re bred differently. We’re a state that’s fought our own wars. This is huge. It’s a legacy fight for me and I’m ready for it.
“I know what I possess in the ring. Wenn es Zeit ist, zu kämpfen, I instantly become the best warrior that there is out there.
“I’ve suffered my whole life, so there’s nothing in this world that can make me suffer more than what I went through growing up. Castaño is a great fighter who puts on a lot of pressure. But I know my abilities and I know my power. Every punch I throw is dominant and every shot I throw is painful for my opponent. I have a lot of unique abilities in me and I’m going to bring some tricks into this fight.
“I haven’t punched Castaño yet so I don’t know what his chin will do when I hit him. I know he’s got a big heart. I’m just going to do what I do, which is what everyone knows that I do. Everyone sees what I can do each time I get into the ring.
“I’ve been feeling really good in training camp. Better than I’ve ever felt. I’m in my prime right now and I feel stronger fight by fight. I’ve been developing every camp.
“I’ve got belts on belts and he’s got one belt. I’m ready to take that strap too. I’ve been paying attention to what he’s been doing. I haven’t just been sitting around since I fought Jeison Rosario. I’ve been working.
“Right now I’m not worried about what’s happening after this fight. I can only focus on what’s in front of me. I’m tunnel-visioned right now. This is what I want and I can’t see anything outside of victory on July 17.
“You’re going to see a more developed Jermell Charlo on July 17. I guarantee you’re going to see a top pound-for-pound fighter. At any point, this fight could be over with.
“This is a major fight because it’s history for me and my family. It’s huge for everyone that I represent and that’s been supporting me for all these years. It was due time to get in there for this fight. The belts and the money are not on my mind. What’s on my mind is the legacy.
“Not a lot of people get these opportunities. This fight is going to solidify a lot of different things in people’s minds about the Charlos.”
BRIAN CASTAÑO
“This is my opportunity. This is the fight of my life. I’m a world champion and Charlo is a world champion. The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait. Das ist meine Zeit. This fight is so important for my life. I hope to become undisputed on July 17 for my country and for my Latin supporters.
“This is one of the most important fights in Argentina’s history. It’s for four belts, undisputed at 154 Pfund. It’s a great opportunity for my team, mein Manager, my family and most importantly, für mich. This will be the hardest fight of my career.
“Charlo is a great fighter, there’s no doubt about it. But I came here to do my job and I’m going to come forward. I’m the type of fighter that is always going after you. I’m always there to pressure you. Even though Charlo said that I don’t have anything he hasn’t seen before, he has never seen anybody with my fighting style.
“I’ve seen Charlo knock down a lot of fighters with just one punch. That’s something to look out for. Jedoch, I have more of a variety in my arsenal than anybody he has fought before. If I have to be more aggressive and go for more power instead of finesse, rest assured that I can knock him down as well.
“Ring rust will not be an issue at all. I train every day. I spar three times a week. I’ve been training twice a day lately. I am in rhythm and in shape. I am coming for the four belts.
“On July 17, I can guarantee that I will bare my soul, I will leave my heart in the ring and do everything in my power to become the undisputed, unified champion of the world.
“I think that Charlo is in the prime of his career as well. That’s why I looked for this fight. This is the fight I’ve been looking for because we are both in the best moment of our career, and I want to take advantage of it.
“I am out for glory. I want to be the first in history to be undisputed champion at 154 pounds in the four-belt era and also be one of the best Argentinian and Latin American boxers that ever lived. I’m going for it all. I’m going to leave it all out there on Saturday night and there’s no reason why I can’t be both one of the best pound-for-pound fighters and also one of the best Argentinian boxers ever.
“If I win, the glory would be equal to a potential Argentina World Cup title next year. Jedoch, soccer is different because you have 10 other people that you can rely on. Messi has 10 teammates that he can pass the ball to when things get tough, but when I’m in the ring I’m on my own. Boxing is more of an individual challenge. When I’m up against the ropes, I have to get out of it on my own. The glory and the excitement of a win would be the same as an Argentina World Cup for my country.
“This opportunity to make history for my country and for Latin American people brings out very strong emotions in me. I don’t want to let down my Latin American people from all over the world. I feel an immense amount of pride in that and I am up to the challenge.
“I have not had the opportunity to meet Manu Ginobili, but he is an icon in Argentinian sports. He is one of the best ever and what he represents is iconic both as an athlete and as a person. He has both my admiration and my respect.
“I am aware that people may not know me, but I’m here to create my own path and pave my own way. I know that I haven’t fought that much lately and maybe that’s part of the reason why people don’t know me, but I turned down fights against opponents that weren’t of the caliber that I wanted to face. My goal has always been to go up against the best of the best and the elite of my division. I have that chance now and I’m going to prove why I deserve this chance and why I’m worth following.”
Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Scores Impressive Knockout Victory in Co-Main Event Klicken HIER für Fotos von Esther Lin / Showtime Klicken HIER für Fotos von Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (Juli 4, 2021) - Ungeschlagen aufgehender Stern Chris „Primetime“ Colbert cruised to a unanimous decision victory overTugststogt NyambayarSaturday night to retain his Interim WBA Super Featherweight title in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. in einem Premier Boxing Champions Event.
The 24-year-old Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) rode a dominant jab to victory as he landed 112 across the 12 rounds according to CompuBox, buoying a 218 bis 78 advantage in punches landed. The Brooklyn-native used the jab to set up a variety of effective power punches that he was able to land from orthodox and southpaw stances.
“We had a tremendous training camp,” said Colbert. “We sparred a lot with a bigger guy in Michel Rivera, so I had a lot of practice using my speed and jab in camp. The jab is always a key in this sport.”
Mongolia’s Nyambayar (12-2, 9 KOs), who now fights out of Los Angeles, stepped in to fight Colbert on less than two weeks’ notice, replacing former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa after he suffered a training camp injury. Nyambayar had successful moments in his 130-pound debut, with Colbert even noting the Olympic silver medalist’s power, but he was unable to keep up a sustained attack or keep the busier Colbert from controlling the tempo.
“He carried power for a 126-pounder,” said Colbert. “Boxing is about hitting and not getting hit. I had to use my Muhammad Ali tactics and float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. This was a great fight and ‘Tug’ did a great job coming in off only a week and a half of training for me. I take off my hat to him and wish him nothing but the best in his career.” Colbert’s post-fight interview: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411543856345145345
Colbert rode his versatile offensive arsenal to a big advantage on the scorecards and statistically, dominating Nyambayar in punches landed as he connected on 106 power punches to 78 total punches landed by Nyambayar. Nach 12 Runde, the judges’ scores confirmed Colbert’s dominance, as he won the decision with scores of 117-111 und 118-110 zweimal.
“I’m number one in the WBA,” said Colbert. “So you know what time it is. I’m going to follow the plan and see what happens next.”
Im Co-Main Event, rising lightweight contenderMichel Rivera (21-0, 14 KOs) scored a highlight-reel knockout overJon Fernandez(21-2, 18 KOs) in the eighth round of their WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator. Watch the knockout here: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1411521691201724417
“I’m so excited and beyond happy to get this win,", Sagte Rivera. “Fernández was a strong, experienced opponent that forced me to change the game plan I had going in.”
An unbeaten Dominican fighter who now trains in Miami, Rivera seemed to take control of the action in round four, as he began to find a home for the straight right hand that would eventually end the fight. The tables turned momentarily in round six however, as Fernandez connected with a clean right hand to the head that put Rivera on the canvas for the first time in his career.
“I knew since the first round that I would have to be careful with him,", Sagte Rivera. “He had heavy hands and was taller than me, but I was faster and more skilled overall.”
The 23-year-old was able to weather the storm brought by the Spaniard Fernandez and made it through the round despite the knockdown. After regaining his momentum in the seventh round, Rivera broke through with a decisive right hand that crumpled Fernandez early in the eighth, prompting referee Jack Reiss to wave off the bout 44 seconds in the frame. Rivera held an 87 bis 76 advantage in punches landed, and connected on 37% seiner Macht Schläge, verglichen mit 27% from Fernandez.
“I want the fight with Rolando Romero next,", Sagte Rivera. “Once I do face him, I would like to go up against Gervonta Davis or Teofimo López.”
Before the night of fights, SHOWTIME host Brian Custer interviewed Bellator MMA No. 1-ranked Featherweight contender A.J. McKee, who will face current champion Patricio Pitbull in the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix final on July 31 auf dem Forum in Los Angeles. McKee interview: https://twitter.com/SHOsports/status/1411527740646465537
“I am going to go out there and dig into my bag of tricks and I am going to shock the world,” McKee said. “He’s done a lot for the sport and he has been my target for a long time, ever since I started to come up. I’ve been calling his name for 17 fights and it is time now to get it on.”
Asked if this fight was for the No. 1 spot on the Bellator pound-for-pound list, McKee said: “Definitely. Hands down. This fight is for the pound-for-pound best, ich fühle, in der Welt. Bei 145 Pfund, there’s not too many guys that can stop myself or Pitbull.”
McKee added: “This is not going the distance. Stilistisch, it’s a bad match up for him. Nothing personal but my style is not a good match up for him…. I have to stay long, keep positioning and my feet. Distance is a big part of this fight. And catching him on the angle.”
Immediately following the SHOWTIME telecast, ALL ACCESS: Davis vs. Barrios Epiloguepremiered on the network. It is also available now on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube page and can be watchedHIER.
Saturday’sSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Juli 4 bei 9 a.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME. Montags, Juli 5, Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Mario Barrios will re-air and will include the exciting Erickson Lubin vs. Jeison Rosario WBC Super Welterweight title eliminator at 10 p.m. ET / PT auf 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. Drei Hall of Famers rundeten das SHOWTIME-Sendeteam ab – Emmy® Der preisgekrönte Reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Der ausführende Produzent ist der vierfache Emmy®-Preisträger 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” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
Klicken HIER für Fotos von Esther Lin / Showtime Klicken HIER für Fotos von Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (Juli 1, 2021) – Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris „Primetime“ Colbert and hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt „Königsschlepper“ Nyambayar faced off Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Juli 3 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
Also featured at Thursday’s press conference were unbeaten rising starMichel Rivera and lightweight contenderJon Fernández, who square off in the co-main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Um die Sendung zu öffnen, SHOWTIME will air a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios.
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Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Donnerstag zu sagen hatte:
CHRIS COLBERT
“I was going to knock [Yuriorkis] Gamboa out cold, and now ‘King Tug’ has to take the knockout.
“My hard work is finally paying off. All I have to do is stay focused, gewidmet, and disciplined, and then I’ll be the face of boxing in a couple of years.
“This venue is really known for wars. Come Saturday night I’m definitely going to bring the heat.
“I’m ready for this fight. Nyambayar knows he’s in for trouble on Saturday. Nobody out there can take a fight with me on a week-and-half notice and not be in for trouble.
“Me and Michel Rivera got a lot of rounds in together during training down in Miami. We did a great job all camp and I’m just ready and excited to get in the ring.
“I’ve been knocking out everyone they put in front me. They still don’t give me the respect I deserve yet. I just have to keep doing my thing on Saturday night and embarrass him.
“I can’t tell you if he’s my toughest opponent yet. I know that he’s not beating me, and that’s a promise. There’s no way a 126-pounder will come up in weight and beat me.
“He’s a fighter with only one loss, he can come back from that. But it’s not going to matter on Saturday night. He’s supposed to be confident in himself. He can’t say he’s going to get washed Saturday, but that’s what is going to happen.
“I appreciate ‘Tug’ for taking the fight, but Saturday night I’m going to get in there, dominate and beat him up. This is a Nissan vs. a Lamborghini, and I’m the Lambo.
“I agree that ‘King Tug’ might be better opposition than Yuriorkis Gamboa would have been. But it doesn’t matter if it was Gamboa, ‘King Tug’, or Arnold Schwarzenegger in there with me, it was always going to be the same outcome on Saturday night.
“My hair is orange this week as a dedication to the cause of fighting Multiple sclerosis. One of my friends, Dave, back in New Jersey has it and he told me his story of how he was paralyzed as a kid and also had MS. Then I saw him on the Stairmaster in the gym the next day for like an hour. I saw that and realized there’s no excuses I can make for not being in the gym. I do the different hair colors to make people feel special. I want them to know that I’m fighting for them.
“Nobody in the 130-pound division can beat me. I’m going to continue to prove that every time I step into the ring. I’m going to deliver a dominating performance. Don’t be surprised when I stop him.
“I don’t think this is going past 10 Runde. I’m going to keep proving that I have power on Saturday night. I’m not discrediting his skills, but I’m just different.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“I’m really excited for this fight. It’s my first fight at 130 pounds and I want to show what I can do. I’m ready for this opportunity.
“Just know this, we are here to win. My team is here to win. I’m ready for Chris Colbert. Das ist es.
“I don’t care that I’m fighting on short notice at a higher weight. Ich glaube an mich. I can fight at 122, I can fight at 126 and I can fight at 130.
“Two weeks’ notice is enough for me. If I didn’t take the fight, Colbert wouldn’t have a fight. So he should be thankful. Let’s see what happens. I’m going to whoop his ass.
“I believe in my speed and I believe in my power. Ich glaube an mich. I just want to test myself. This is a good opportunity versus a good fighter.”
“I don’t think that he can stop me. Watch me on Saturday night. Ich bin bereit.
“I’m not worried about anything he says. I’m just focused on the sight. I really believe in myself and that I’m going to hurt him on Saturday night.
“Colbert has similar speed compared to Gary Russell Jr., so it’s not going to be anything I haven’t seen before. The adjustments from the Russell fight have been made in the gym over time.
“I’m very happy to be fighting at Dignity Health Sports Park because Los Angeles is my second home. It’s very exciting to be fighting here and with a crowd there watching. The Mongolian fans are going to show up on Saturday.”
MICHEL RIVERA
“I had a good camp and I have a good team, led by Herman Caicedo who is my coach along with Jukka Toivola. I know that this is a good opportunity and I worked so hard for this fight. I’m so excited for July 3 and I know that this is my chance to show I’m great and to shine.
“Jon Fernandez is a good boxer and he’s a good puncher. Ich weiß nicht viel über ihn, but I know that he’s Spanish and he’s a tall guy. He hits hard but I’m in the type of condition to be great in this fight.
“I’m sure that on July 3 when people are watching the fight, they will see who the best boxer is. I’m ready for everything. If he wants to fight instead of box, I will fight too. I have the skills. I believe that I am faster than him. I don’t have problems with his height. You can see in my past fights where I was fighting at 144, and I looked good with big boxers too. I don’t have a problem with it. Everybody will have to tune in July 3 auf Showtime, and they will see Michel Rivera beating Jon Fernandez.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. I’m Dominican, and in the Dominican Republic you don’t get much opportunity. I came here and I am making my name. Everybody will know that I’m ready to fight the top names at 135 – the best boxers. I have the skills and the talent. I’m young and I’m pretty, zu.
“It’s good that he sounds confident. I am confident too. That makes for a great war. He has a lot of knockouts, but they weren’t against any boxers like me. I’m focused. Wie ich sagte,, Er ist ein guter Boxer, but I’m better. I’m trusting my talent and I’m trusting my condition.
“My perspective remains the same after this press conference. Fernandez is a proud fighter and I expect nothing less than what he said. I’m also a proud fighter and I’m convinced that I’m better than him. I consider myself better prepared and ready to be considered one of the top boxers in the 135-pound division.
“Training with Chris Colbert was a great experience, and the sparring sessions were awesome. He made me better, just like I made him better. Er ist ein großartiger Mensch. My fellow Dominican fighter Jeison Rosario wished me luck and told me he knows I’m going to be a world champion someday, and that he will be supporting me and watching the fight from the Dominican Republic.
“Of course I believe that I am the next world champion from the Dominican Republic. I can beat all of the top boxers, the top five, in the 135-pound division. I want to make my name at 135 because I know this is a strong division now. I want everybody to know me at this weight.
“I promise a good fight. Everybody will see the next superstar in the ring on July 3.”
JON FERNANDEZ
“I’m very excited to be here for this fight. Training camp in Madrid and Mexico have been great. We’ve had an outstanding preparation. I’m facing a great opponent in Michel Rivera, but this is the door I need to open to be in the big leagues of boxing. I don’t plan on missing out on this chance.
“I’m glad he’s confident in his abilities, but I think this is a 50-50 Spiel. It’s going to be a great fight and we’re definitely on the same level. There’s no difference in skill levels. I’m going to use my height and show off my boxing ability on Saturday night.
“Rivera is a very good boxer, and has many skills, but I believe that I have equal skills and more power. If I get the opening, I can knock Rivera out.
“I promise that we’re going to put on a great show and deliver fireworks in the ring. My hand will be raised when the fight is over.
“There’s nothing like fighting in Los Angeles. I have already been here before, but nothing can compare to being in the big show.
“Everyone in Spain is supporting me. My city of Bilbao has sent me all its love and they believe in me 100%. Even some famous soccer players have reached out to me. Players from Athletic Bilbao and (former Spain national team striker) Fernando Torres.
“I would like to win in order to open the door for other Spaniard boxers who come behind me and relish this opportunity – like my brother Eker, who is about to make his professional debut. I want to make him proud and put Spain on the map as far as boxing is concerned.
“If I win, it’s not just because of my power. It’s going to be a close fight, but I’m going to give everything I have to come out with the victory.”
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ÜBER COLBERT VS. NYAMBAYAR Kolbert vs. Nyambayar will undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris „Primetime“ Colbert face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt „Königsschlepper“ Nyambayar am Samstag, Juli 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in einem Premier Boxing Champions Event.
The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight betweenGervonta Davis und Mario Barriosprior to the live co-main event from California featuring unbeaten rising starMichel Rivera battling lightweight contenderJon Fernández.
Brandon Glanton Defeats Efetobor Apochi by Split Decision in Cruiserweight Co-Main Event Action All Rivera Defeats Omar Juárez by Majority Decision in a Stellar Super Lightweight Affair Klicken HIER für Bilder Kredit: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions MINNEAPOLIS (Juni 27, 2021) – Cuban sensation and unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight ChampionDavid Morrell Jr. (5-0, 4 KOs)defeated challengerMario Cázares(12-1, 5 KOs) with a knockout just 2:32 in to the first round of their contest that headlined FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes on Sunday from The Armory in Minneapolis.
“I didn’t expect that to end so quickly,” said Morrell. “I thought it would be more like a five or six round fight. Jedoch, once Cazares stepped in the ring, I noticed that he was not ready to fight on my level. He wasn’t ready for this kind of test or this level of fight.”
On the devastating knockout, Morrell said, “When I saw the opening, I took him out. When I hit him, I saw his legs wobble and I knew he was gone, completely out.”
“I’m ready for anyone at 168 pounds and now the world can see it,” continued Morrell. “I would love to fight Caleb Plant. I’m ready to fight Plant. He’s an excellent boxer, but I’m ready to go.”
Im Co-Main Event auf FOX, Cruiser Brandon Glanton (14-0, 11 KOs) unterlegen Efetobor Apochi(11-1, 11 KOs) by split decision in their 10-round bout. Glanton scored a knockdown to close out the sixth stanza as Apochi fell into the ropes. That knockdown proved the difference as judge Nelson Vazquez scored the bout 96-93 for Apochi, but was overruled by judges Mike Fitzgerald and John Mariano who both scored the contest 95-94 for Glanton. The loss is the first of Apochi’s professional career.
“I knew it was a close fight because at the very end he didn’t hurt me, but I staggered,” said Glanton. “We always talk about balance in the gym, obwohl. I got the split decision because balance is something that we constantly work on. He didn’t hurt me, that’s why I was able to keep fighting.
“Thank God the judges saw it the right way,” continued Glanton. “That knockdown is something we worked on in the gym. I hope the boxing world sees what my coach is doing. The small details, the intricate things, make the difference in a fight like this. All the little details that he schools me on is what he told me would be the difference in this fight, and I’ll be damned if it wasn’t.”
"Was kann ich sagen?” asked Apochi. "Ich dachte, ich gewann den Kampf. Ich habe meine jab, showed some heart, had some good movement in there, but I’m not the judges. I don’t know what they saw, but I thought that I did what I had to do. Er ist ein harter Kerl. Ich werde nichts von ihm wegzunehmen. He took some tough shots and he was still there.”
On the possibility of a rematch, Glanton said, “If they want the rematch, then I’ll do it again. I think I’ve proven what I needed to prove, but it’s easier the second time.”
"Na sicher, I want a rematch with Glanton,” continued Apochi. “I want a rematch with him right now!"
In the FOX telecast opener, All Rivera(22-5, 18 KOs) unterlegen Omar „Der Blitz“ Juárez(11-1, 5 KOs) by majority decision in 10-round attraction, giving Juárez the first loss of his professional career. Rivera scored a knockdown in the ninth frame, which was the difference in the contest as judge Scott Erickson scored the fight a 95-95 zeichnen, but judge Octavio Rodriguez scored the bout 95-94 for Rivera and judge Kyle Shiely scored the fight 95-93 for Rivera.
“I was confident that I was going to get the decision,", Sagte Rivera. “I was blocking a lot of the shots that Juárez was throwing. I was landing the more powerful punches. Juárez was doing good work in there, but we were landing the more effective shots. I feel like when I hurt him I maybe could have done a little more to get him out of there early and avoid the decision. But he’s a stronger fighter and I respect his talent.”
Juárez said, “I honestly thought that I did enough to get the win. I did get knocked down. There was one round where I stayed in there and took a couple hits, but I felt like I was the smarter fighter in there. I adjusted well and I thought I did well over all. Almost all of the greats have losses and I know I’m going to be great one day. I just have to fight through this adversity.”
On their professional experience levels, Rivera sagte, “I’ve been in the ring 27 times now professionally, and I think Juárez is still a kid who’s developing his skills. I’ve fought some of the best fighters around. I’ve won belts. So, I definitely think my experience played a difference tonight.”
“He was the better man today,” Juárez concluded. “I’m not going to take anything away from him. He’s a hard fighter. He’s from the Philippines, which has a lot of strong fighters. I respect him a lot, but I’ll be back.”
When asked about the knockdown, Rivera sagte, “We actually worked on that shot in camp. We also worked on the follow-up sequence. So, when it landed my corner wanted me to take it to the body to finish him, aber er ist ein harter Kämpfer.
“I’m here for any 140-pound fighter that wants to step in there with me,” concluded Rivera.
In FS1 PBC Fight Night action, Nathaniel Gallimore (22-5-1, 17 KOs) unterlegen Leon Lawson(14-1, 7 KOs) by majority decision in a 10-round super welterweight showdown. Judge John Mariano scored the bout 95-95, while judges Patrick Morley and Mike Fitzgerald scored the contest 96-94 und 97-93 respectively for Gallimore. Nach CompuBox, Gallimore landed 78 total punches to Lawson’s 66.
The FS1 co-feature showcased light heavyweight prospectAtif Oberlton (3-0, 3 KOs) scoring a technical knockout overJasper McCargo(4-2-2, 2 KOs) am :44 mark of the fifth round of their scheduled eight-round bout. Oberlton landed a sequence of punches that sent McCargo to the canvas near the end of round four. Oberlton then jumped on McCargo early in the fifth round, landing a left to the belt line that buckled McCargo and forced referee Gary Miezwa to call a stop to the action.
The FS1 telecast opener featured super welterweight prospectTravon Marshall (2-0, 1 KO) Besiegen Ruben Torres(4-2, 1 KO) in einem Vier-Runden-Kampf. Marshall was able to shut Torres out by unanimous decision (40-35, 40-35, 40-35).
The event was promoted by TGB Promotions and Warriors Boxing.
