“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Krijger Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, Augustus 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klik HIERfor Photos from Team Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (Augustus 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, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via tmobilearena.com en axs.com.
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. Op augustus 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, training camp and more:
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, in feite, 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:
"Op dit punt in mijn carrière, 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.”
Over wat een overwinning voor zijn carrière zal betekenen:
“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, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreroen “Vicious” Víctor Ortizmeet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayobattle former world championJuli Ceja in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, plus undefeated contenderCarlos Castrowill take on former title challengerÓscar Escandónin a 10-round featherweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view.
How to Watch the Saturday, Augustus 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas Hoofd Card: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
TV: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, inclusief Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum, onder andere (ONS.); evenals Rogers, Bell, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Canada)
Two-Division World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Takes Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero Saturday, Augustus 14 Live on SHOWTIME Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië
STAFFORD, TX. (Augustus 5, 2021) – Two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux gave insight into his training camp as he prepares to take on WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Casimero op zaterdag, Augustus 14 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions. Tickets zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij AXS.com. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will see Cuba’s two-time Olympic gold medalist Rigondeaux, who has earned pound-for-pound recognition at various points in his career, return to action against the Philippine’s Casimero, a three-division world champion looking for a career-best victory in his second 118-pound title defense.
Here is what Rigondeaux had to say about training camp with Ronnie Shields and more:
On his upcoming matchup with John Riel Casimero:“It has been a very focused camp, and I have found inspiration watching the Olympics, and it has lit a spark in me. Winning two gold medals in my early years gives me added incentive to win this fight. I want to prove to the world that I am one of the best boxers ever, and that I have a lot left to give in this sport. I am confident that I am going to do that against the most avoided fighter in my weight class. Casimero is a dangerous fighter and a very powerful puncher, but I’m going to tame him with great boxing skills.”
On his recent training camp with coach Ronnie Shields:“Training in Texas with Ronnie Shields has been great and our energy working together is fantastic. Ronnie has had a lot of world champions, and has a very professional boxing gym, with a lot of world champions and fighters who are competing at the highest level of the sport. I am motivated to work hard, not just to reach my own goals, but by all the young fighters in the gym who are driven and focused. The atmosphere has brought something new out of me. I’m revived and feeling young again.”
On fighting for WBO world title:“It always feels good fighting for a world title, and I have had the WBO title before after I beat Nonito Donaire, but this time I’m going up against a hungry young lion. I am looking to capture another world title, and give another great fight that fans will talk about for years.”
On returning to the ring after a year-long layoff: "Ik voel mij goed. I think at this point in my career, all the time away from the ring helps. I know how to fight and I know how to train, the big thing is knowing how to recover, and not damage my body. I am doing a good job at staying sharp in the gym, but not over training. A win against Casimero will do wonders for my career.”
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ABOUT RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero will see two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux face bantamweight world championJohn Riel Casimerofor his WBO belt on Saturday, Augustus 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contenderAntonio Russell battle former world championEmmanuel Rodríguezas they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event.
Kicking off the telecast, voormalig wereldkampioen Rau'shee Warren duelsDamien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout. Voor meer informatie
Klik HIERfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions Klik HIER voor foto's van Sean Michael Ham / TGB Promotions LOS ANGELES (Augustus 4, 2021) - Wereldkampioen in acht divisies en Filippijnse senator Manny "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 "De Waarheid" Spence Jr.headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Augustus 21 van 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.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, MP Promoties en Man Down Promoties, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via t-mobilearena.com en axs.com.
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. Dit keer rond, 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. Op hetzelfde moment, 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. Like I’ve always said, it’s one at a time. Na het gevecht, 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 jaar.
“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 jaren geleden. 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. is een geweldige vechter. 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. Hij is een intelligente vechter, 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 "De Waarheid" Spence Jr. in the blockbuster FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event on Saturday, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugássquaring off against Argentina’sFabián “TNT” Maidanain de co-main event, while former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreroen “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 Magsayobattles former world championJuli Ceja in een 10-round aantrekking.
Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Contender Carlos Castro Faces Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon To Open Telecast bij 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT FENIKS (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, Augustus 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center – home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 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 Castrotaking on former title challengerOscar Escandon in een 10-ronde super bantamgewicht Bout. The Benavídez brothers and Castro hail from Phoenix and have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, 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,”Zei Sampson Lewkowicz van 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 KO) enters this fight having knocked out his last four opponents, including a September 2019 knockout of two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell. Meest recent, 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., naast zijn broer en voormalig titeluitdager, Jose Jr. In 2017, hij werd de jongste super middengewicht kampioen in de boksgeschiedenis door Ronald Gavril op SHOWTIME om slechts 20 jaar oud. Vertegenwoordigt zijn geboorteland Phoenix, Ariz., Benavídez ging van een 15-jarig wonderkind sparren met Gennady Golovkin en Peter Quillin, wereldtitel met een knock-outreeks van 10 gevechten van 2015 door middel van 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,”Zei 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, Mexico, Uzcategui (31-4, 26 KO) 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 door middel van 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. Hij is een geweldige vechter, 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 KO) 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,”Zei 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, Argentinië, Torres (17-3, 5 KO) 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 KO) 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. Op augustus 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, Colombia, Escandon (26-5, 18 KO) 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. Meest recent, 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.”
Rising Unbeaten Contender Antonio Russell Steps Up To Battle Former World Champion Emmanuel Rodríguez For Interim WBA Bantamweight Title in Co-Main Event Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT Tickets nu te koop! CARSON, CALIF. (Juli 15, 2021) – Two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux will face bantamweight world championJohn Riel Casimerofor his WBO belt onSaturday, Augustus 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contenderAntonio Russell face the toughest test of his career in former world championEmmanuel Rodríguezas they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, voormalig wereldkampioen Rau'shee Warren duelsDamien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions. Tickets zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij AXS.com.
“Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the most skilled fighters in all of boxing and he will seek to add to his resume against the exciting three-division champion and reigning 118-pound titlist John Riel Casimero,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “These are two fighters who have accomplished a lot in the sport, but each can elevate themselves to new heights with a victory on August 14. In de co-main event, Antonio Russell looks to announce himself as the next Russell brother in line for a world title, against the sturdiest test of his career in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Opening up the night of bantamweight duels, Rau’shee Warren can step closer to regaining a bantamweight championship when he faces Damien Vázquez. These three fights will have huge implications on the future of the bantamweight division, which always provides great action for the fans.”
A longtime champion of the 122-pound division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KO) moved down in weight and captured a WBA bantamweight title against Liborio Solis in February 2020 op Showtime. Since turning professional in 2009 after one of the best amateur careers in history, Rigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified super bantamweight world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko.
“This is a big fight for me and my team because we have a chance to win that WBO title,” said Rigondeaux. “Fighting on SHOWTIME once again is going to be fun and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Although I’ve been out of the ring for well over a year, I’m still in great shape and have plans to ruin Casimero’s dreams. I know he has a lot of power, but he’s fighting a man with excellent boxing skills and a high ring IQ. I’m going to box circles around Casimero and show him what ‘El Chacal’ is all about. My trainer Ronnie Shields, and I have been working on some new tricks, so don’t be surprised if I knock him out.”
The 32-year-old Casimero (30-4, 21 KO) of Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines will make his second title defense in this August 14 matchup, having successfully defended it for the first time by knocking out Duke Micah in September 2020. Casimero trains in Las Vegas and originally won the title with an impressive third-round stoppage of Zolani Tete in November 2019. The three-division champion had previously captured titles at flyweight and light flyweight in a career that dates back to 2007. This will be his third career fight in the U.S. and his second to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park.
“I am very excited to be back on SHOWTIME and fighting in Southern California where a lot of Filipino fans can come see me fight,” said Casimero. “I look forward to defending my title against Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is known to a lot of Filipino fans for beating my fellow countryman Nonito Donaire . I will show the boxing world how to beat Rigondeaux and send him into retirement once and for all.”
The middle brother between WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. en 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KO) announced his arrival amongst the bantamweight division contenders with a technical decision over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in December 2020 op Showtime. The 28-year-old from Capitol Heights, Md. werd professional in 2015 after an impressive amateur career. After four wins in 2019, Russell kicked off 2020 defeating Jesus Martinez in February.
“I’m very excited for this fight on August 14 op Showtime,' zei Russel. “I’ve put in the work and I’m always ready to fight, no matter when the call comes. I’m so focused right now. Rodriguez is the only thing on my mind and I’m ready to put on a show.”
The 28-year-old Rodríguez (19-2, 12 KO) returns to action after dropping a controversial split-decision to Reymart Gaballo last December on SHOWTIME. Manati uitvechten, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 titel gevecht.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for this fight,”Zei Rodríguez. “Everyone knows what happened in my last fight against Gaballo. Deze keer, I’m not leaving it up to the judges. I’m going for the knockout and a statement victory.”
Warren (18-3, 4 KO) bounced back from a close decision loss in a world title fight against then unbeaten former champion Nordine Oubaali in January 2019 by earning decisions over Gilberto Mendoza and Sharone Carter. A southpaw from Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by split-decision. The 34-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 en 2012.
“Vázquez is not the type of fighter that can compete with me,” said Warren. “When they sent me the name, I looked at one of his fights and 10 seconds was all I needed to see. I really want to face Rigondeaux, but I’m going to handle this and I’m going to wait until I get who I want to get. I’ve been sparring with a lot of top amateurs and that’s been keeping me sharp. They throw punches in bunches and they’re keeping me on my toes heading into August 14.”
The 24-year-old southpaw Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 KO) was born in Thornton, Col. and now fights out of Las Vegas. The younger brother of former two-time champion Israel Vázquez, he most recently lost to super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa last September after having previously scored a stoppage win over Alejandro Moreno in February of 2020. Vázquez turned pro in 2013 and reeled off 14 consecutive wins to begin his career in the paid ranks.
“This is a great opportunity for me,” said Vázquez. “I turned pro at sixteen-years-old, so I took a much needed break after the Brandon Figueroa fight. Now I’m back and more ready than ever. I’m back fighting at bantamweight and that’s for sure the best weight for me going forward. I’m ready to show the world what I’m capable of. Dit gaat om een oorlog te zijn. Warren is a world class fighter, but if he thinks this is an easy fight, then he is totally mistaken and I’ll prove it on August 14.”
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL SPENCE JR. CITATEN VAN DE PERSCONFERENTIE VAN LOS ANGELES & FOTO'S Uniforme WBC & IBF-wereldkampioen weltergewicht Errol Spence Jr. Neemt het op tegen acht-divisie wereldkampioen Manny Pacquiao in de FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event zaterdag, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klik HIER voor foto's van Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports Klik HIER voor foto's van Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions LOS ANGELES (Juli 12, 2021) - Wereldkampioen in acht divisies en Filippijnse senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao kwam oog in oog te staan met verenigde WBC en IBF wereldkampioen weltergewicht Errol "De Waarheid" Spence Jr. op een persconferentie in Los Angeles op zondag terwijl ze een voorproefje gaven van hun blockbuster kampioenschapsconfrontatie die de headliner is van een FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View zaterdag, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT als Spence zal kijken om een erfenis-bepalende overwinning te behalen, terwijl Pacquiao nog een monumentale overwinning zoekt om toe te voegen aan zijn eerste hervatting van de Hall of Fame van de stembus.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, MP Promoties en Man Down Promoties, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via t-mobilearena.com en axs.com.
Dit is wat de deelnemers aan de persconferentie zondag te zeggen hadden:
MANNY PACQUIAO
"Er waren veel kansen voor mij om een gemakkelijker gevecht te kiezen dan dit. Maar ik koos Errol Spence Jr. omdat ik een echt gevecht wil en een geweldig gevecht voor de fans. Ik ben een vechter en boksen is mijn passie.
"Errol Spence Jr". is agressief, jong en ongeslagen. Hij is toegewijd aan zijn carrière. Dit is zeker geen gemakkelijke tegenstander. Dit is het soort tegenstander dat je nooit mag onderschatten.
"Het is lang geleden dat ik tegen een linkshandige tegenstander heb gevochten". We moesten een deel van onze strategie veranderen in vergelijking met eerdere gevechten en we zullen een aantal verschillende combinaties gooien.
"Ik denk niet dat Errol advies nodig heeft van Floyd Mayweather. Ik geloof dat Errol een betere vechter is dan Mayweather. Errol kan Floyd leren hoe hij van teen tot teen moet vechten.
"Ik wil niet overmoedig zijn", omdat Errol een te goede tegenstander is. Zijn vastberadenheid en passie voor de sport is er altijd. Als ik zeg dat ik iets ga doen, het is echt en uit het hart, het is niet om indruk op iemand te maken.
“Ik was in de laatste week van mei begonnen met trainen op de Filipijnen. Dus toen ik hier in Los Angeles aankwam?, Ik ging gewoon door met waar ik mee bezig was. Het is goed voor mij om de rest te hebben die ik de afgelopen twee jaar heb gehad. Ik boks al sinds ik was 12 jaar oud tot nu. Toen ik weer ging trainen, Ik had nog steeds honger en was toegewijd.
"Ik zal niet nog een knock-down in de eerste ronde voorspellen zoals ik tegen Thurman had". Ik focus mijn geest, lichaam en geest op het winnen van de strijd. Dat is het enige doel. “Dit is een van de grootste uitdagingen in mijn carrière. Ik kan niet zeggen dat het de grootste is, omdat ik al jaren tegen de beste vechters ter wereld vecht. Maar hij is precies daar met iedereen die ik heb ontmoet.
"Ik boks al meer dan" 25 carrière als professional. Ik denk dat ik alle soorten stijlen heb gezien die er zijn.
"Dit is een uniek en wonderbaarlijk gevecht". Er gaat veel gebeuren in de ring. Ik ben zo dankbaar voor iedereen die me steunt en ik ben blij dat ik weer in deze positie sta en vecht tegen een van de beste vechters ter wereld."
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Dit is een geweldige kans. Toen ik van mijn ongeluk afkwam, ging ik meteen vechten met Danny Garcia en nu Pacquiao. Veel mensen deden mee aan de Pacquiao-sweepstakes. Toen ik het telefoontje kreeg over dit gevecht, Ik was het er meteen mee eens en dacht er niet over na.
"Er zijn niet zoveel linkshandigen in het boksen", dus je spart er meestal niet zo veel. We hebben nu veel jongens in het kamp die tegen die linkshandige stijl kunnen vechten. Ik kan natuurlijk niemand vinden die precies zo vecht als Manny, maar je kunt jongens vinden die het tempo en tempo kunnen nabootsen. Dus dat is met wie we hebben samengewerkt.
“Je kunt zien dat Manny nog steeds een explosieve vechter is met grote snelheid. We hebben een spelplan opgesteld en we hebben eraan gewerkt om het uit te voeren. Kom in augustus 21, je ziet het in de ring.
“Manny kan je in slaap wiegen en je complimenten geven. Maar zodra de bel gaat, hij gaat over je heen springen.
“Mijn kin sinds het ongeluk is getest in sparring en in het gevecht met Danny Garcia. Ik kan me voorstellen dat Manny gaat proberen om binnen te komen en het ook te testen.
"Alleen al omdat hij 42 jaar oud is, denk ik niet dat het hem pijn zal doen tijdens de training. Hij ontploft niet in gewicht tussen gevechten en hij is niet afgeleid. Daarom is hij al tientallen jaren dezelfde Manny Pacquiao. Ik kijk uit naar dezelfde Pacquiao die tegen Keith Thurman vocht en daarvoor.
“Manny heeft veel neigingen, natuurlijk ga je een aantal dingen zien in de loop van zijn hele carrière. Wanneer het tijd is om je vast te pinnen, je weet dat hij de man is die gaat vechten. Het kan een pro of een nadeel zijn, maar hij gaat er een fanvriendelijk gevecht van maken.
"Ik zie mezelf nooit knock-out gaan". ik zie het gewoon niet. We gaan er rekening mee houden dat hij macht heeft. Hij sloeg Thurman neer en deed hem pijn met een body shot. We houden het in gedachten. Maar ik denk er niet aan of hij me knock-out kan slaan.
“Ik heb de mogelijkheid om Pacquiao af te maken. Voor mij al, Ik ben gefocust op het winnen van het gevecht. Als je je haast en voor de knock-out gaat, je ziet er slordig uit of er gaat iets mis. Ik moet mijn strijd vechten en in mijn tempo. Als de knock-out komt, ik ga ervoor.
"Dit wordt een geweldig gevecht". Pacquiao gaat het brengen zoals hij altijd doet, maar ik ga zeker door met de overwinning.”
“Mijn ervaring binnen en buiten de ring heeft hier allemaal toe geleid. Nu is het tijd voor mij om alles op het spel te zetten,” – Charlo “This is the fight of my life…The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait,” – Castaño Uniforme 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 Castañotook 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 van AT&T Center in San Antonio in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Lions Alleen Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via www.attcenter.com.
Showtime Championship Boxing begint bij 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en zullen de keiharde verenigde kampioen Charlo en de opwindende Argentijnse Castaño het tegen elkaar opnemen, aangezien alle superweltergewicht kampioenschapsriemen voor het eerst in het vier-riemtijdperk op het spel staan.
Hier is wat de vechters hadden tot woensdag zeggen:
Jermell Charlo
"We hebben 10 dagen te gaan en ik heb er zin in. Dit is de belangrijkste tijd van mijn leven. ik hou hiervan. Ik doe dit al sinds ik een kind was. Mijn ervaring binnen en buiten de ring heeft hier allemaal toe geleid. Nu is het tijd voor mij om alles op het spel te zetten.
“Castaño gaat alles in de ring laten”. Dus we spelen geen games. Ik heb getraind echt hard. Ik heb dingen toegevoegd die me beter hebben gemaakt, omdat ik zeker weet dat dit een geweldig gevecht gaat worden.
"Ik hou van mijn thuisstaat Texas en ik hou ervan om daar te vechten. We zijn anders gefokt. 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. Wanneer het tijd is om te vechten, 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. Dit is mijn tijd. 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 pond. It’s a great opportunity for my team, mijn manager, my family and most importantly, voor mij. 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. Echter, 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. Echter, 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 Klik HIER Voor foto's van Esther Lin / Showtime Klik HIER Voor foto's van Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (Juli 4, 2021) - Ongeslagen rijzende ster Chris “Primetime” Colbertcruised 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 een Premier Boxing Champions-evenement.
The 24-year-old Colbert (16-0, 6 KO) rode a dominant jab to victory as he landed 112 across the 12 rounds according to CompuBox, buoying a 218 naar 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 KO), 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. Na 12 rondes, the judges’ scores confirmed Colbert’s dominance, as he won the decision with scores of 117-111 en 118-110 tweemaal.
“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.”
In de co-main event, rising lightweight contenderMichel Rivera(21-0, 14 KO) scored a highlight-reel knockout overJon Fernandez(21-2, 18 KO) 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,"Zei 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,"Zei 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 naar 76 advantage in punches landed, and connected on 37% van zijn macht stoten, in vergelijking tot 27% from Fernandez.
“I want the fight with Rolando Romero next,"Zei 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 at The 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, I feel, in de wereld. Bij 145 pond, there’s not too many guys that can stop myself or Pitbull.”
McKee added: “This is not going the distance. Stylistically, 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 bij 9 a.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME. Op maandag, 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 op 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. De uitvoerend producent is viervoudig Emmy®-winnaar 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).
Klik HIER Voor foto's van Esther Lin / Showtime Klik HIER Voor foto's van Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (Juli 1, 2021) – Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertand hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt "King Tug" 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 Riveraand 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.
Om de uitzending te openen, SHOWTIME will air a special replay of last Saturday night’s exciting pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions. Tickets zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij AXS.com.
Hier is wat de strijders moesten donderdag zeggen:
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, dedicated, 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.
"Ik ben klaar voor deze strijd. 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 rondes. 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. Dat is het.
“I don’t care that I’m fighting on short notice at a higher weight. I believe in myself. 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. I believe in myself. 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. Ik ben klaar.
“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. I don’t know much about him, 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 op 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, ook.
“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. Zoals ik zei, hij is een goede bokser, 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. He’s a great person. 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 wedstrijd. 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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ABOUT COLBERT VS. NYAMBAYAR Colbert vs. Nyambayar will undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertface hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt "King Tug" Nyambayar op zaterdag, Juli 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in een Premier Boxing Champions-evenement.
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 en Mario Barriosprior to the live co-main event from California featuring unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling 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 Klik HIER Voor foto's Krediet: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions MINNEAPOLIS(Juni 27, 2021) – Cuban sensation and unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight ChampionDavid Morrell Jr. (5-0, 4 KO)defeated challengerMario Cázares(12-1, 5 KO) 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. Echter, 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.”
In het co-main event op FOX, cruiserweight Brandon Glanton (14-0, 11 KO) verslagen Efetobor Apochi(11-1, 11 KO) 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, hoewel. 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.”
"Wat kan ik zeggen?” asked Apochi. 'Ik dacht dat ik het gevecht had gewonnen. Ik gebruikte mijn prik, 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. Hij is een stoere vent. I won’t take anything away from him. 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.”
"Natuurlijk, 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 KO) verslagen Omar “El Relámpago” Juárez(11-1, 5 KO) 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 trekken, 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,"Zei 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 said, “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. Zo, 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 said, “We actually worked on that shot in camp. We also worked on the follow-up sequence. Zo, when it landed my corner wanted me to take it to the body to finish him, maar hij is een taaie vechter.
“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 KO) verslagen Leon Lawson(14-1, 7 KO) 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 en 97-93 respectively for Gallimore. Volgens CompuBox, Gallimore landed 78 total punches to Lawson’s 66.
The FS1 co-feature showcased light heavyweight prospectAtif Oberlton (3-0, 3 KO) scoring a technical knockout overJasper McCargo(4-2-2, 2 KO) bij de :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) verslaan Ruben Torres(4-2, 1 KO) in een vier-ronde wedstrijd. 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.
