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MIKEY GARCIA VS. SERGEY LIPINETS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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Junior Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Maart 10 from Freeman Coliseum
In San Antonio
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SAN ANTONIO (Maart 7, 2018) – Unbeaten three division world champion Mikey Garcia and IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets kicked off fight week in San Antonio Wednesday by participating in media workouts at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy before they enter the ring Saterdag, Maart 10 woon op Showtime (10:15 namiddag. EN/PT) from Freeman Coliseum.
Also participating in Wednesday’s workout and competing on the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast was two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy, wat aan Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, hierdie tyd vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20 en is nou op die rakke. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 of 210 556-7390.
Unbeaten contender Mario Barrios, San Antonio, was also in attendance on Wednesday as he prepares for his SHOWTIME EXTREME matchup against Eudy Bernardo. The SHOWTIME BOXING in SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 8 namiddag. EN/PT and features undefeated Alejandro Luna facing former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Hier is wat die vegters te sê gehad het:
Mikey GARCIA
“I want to take on these big opportunities because I want to challenge myself. This is another chance to prove to all the fans what kind of fighter I am.
“Everything depends on my opponent. If I find there’s an opportunity to go for a knockout, I’m definitely going to take it. If it goes 12 rondes, then he’s a very tough fighter and I expect Lipinets to be tough. I’m just going to do whatever it takes to win the fight. If the opportunity is there, I’m definitely going to go for the knockout because that’s what we’re here to do. I’m here to make the fight as easy as possible.
“Ek voel goed. I’m fighting a bigger man naturally, so that’s something I have to get adjusted to but I still feel that my ability and my skills are enough to compete at the highest level with these men and that’s why I’m comfortable fighting at 140. I still feel that 135 might be a better fit for me because I’m a little bit of a naturally bigger, stronger man at 135, but at 140 I feel just as good as far as my speed, my footwork and my reflexes.
“It would be very nice to win a fourth division title. That would obviously be a big accomplishment in my career and it would be the second time I won the title here in the state of Texas. I have a lot of appreciation and love for San Antonio boxing fans.
“Some critics aren’t giving Lipinets much credit because he’s only had 13 gevegte, but that tells you how good of a fighter he is. It took me 30 fights to be a world champion. He’s a high caliber fighter who brings great danger. Aan die einde van die dag, I believe I’m the better boxer and that will help me get the win.”
Sergey LIPINETS
“It was a great camp. We had a lot of different sparring partners that were giving me different looks as far as boxing abilities. Every single one of them had styles similar to Mikey. Ek is gereed om te gaan. I’m not going to let anything get in the way. I’ll come out victorious Saturday night.
“Ek voel 'n groot. It doesn’t matter if I’m an underdog or not, I’m ready to prove everybody wrong. I really want to show everybody that I’m the one that they should be looking at; that I’m the champion.
“Mikey’s records and accomplishments don’t matter to me. He’s got two hands, two feet and one head. He’s just another person, he’s just another fighter I’m fighting. I prepared for little different things to fight Mikey but once I get in the ring, it’s going to be Mikey and me and you’ll see how it’s going to go down.
“My hand injury took place over the course of sparring. We were changing sparring partners two rounds at a time. I hit one of them at some point and the next morning [the injury] blew up. I didn’t really feel it at the time when I hurt it.
“It’s completely cured; there is no problem with the hand and you’ll see it in action Saterdag nag – no problem at all.”
Rances Barthélemy
“I studied [Relikh] a lot so I expect the same type of performance that I’ve studied, based off what he’s done in his past fights and what he did with me in our last fight. I know he’s strong, he’s a hard-hitter, and he always looks for that punch. I expect that this time around as well. He likes to exchange; that’s another thing I’m looking for. I know he’s going to come with all those tools in to the ring so I expect that and my team has prepared exactly for that.
“I feel like a completely new guy. In die verlede, I’ve eaten poorly before and after fights. I feel like I’ve reconnected with my youth. My energy has come back thanks to Bob Santos, my new strength and conditioning coach, who has taught me a lot about nutrition and things that I can use not just in the ring, but also outside of the ring — things I can use to prolong my life.
“I’m unlocking some of the skills I had in my younger days. They will be one of the key determining factors in how I perform Saterdag. I haven’t felt this good in a long time and I’m thankful for that because I feel like a new guy. I usually have concerns about making weight, but not this time around.
“My nutrition and physical condition took a toll on me last time I fought. I didn’t think my body was going to react the way it did when I got into the ring. My legs really gave out on me. But not now. Hierdie keer, I’m coming with a whole new gameplan and I’m not going to have to force myself to adapt to [Relikh’s] strategy. The first time we fought, I felt like I had to fight his fight. I had to make adjustments in the ring and exchange a lot with him. I took a lot of punishment.
“I’m definitely not looking past Relikh, I’m really focused on this fight. I want to win this fight. I’m looking for big names after. I can fight anyone between 135 en 147 nou. Broner, Garcia, Lomachenko, it’s only big names what I’m after next.”
MARIO Barrios
“This fight it’s a huge step up and probably my toughest fight to date. My opponent looks really good on paper and he has a lot of power. But I’m not concerned. I had a great camp and I’m ready to give my best in front of my hometown fans.I really hope he is ready to fight because I’m going to go in there Saterdag and take care of business. It’s going to be a very explosive fight.
“We are going to continue climbing the ranks at 140. I hope that I can face Mikey Garcia or Rances Barthelemy at some point. I think early next year I may be ready to go toe-to-toe with them.
“No added pressure fighting at home, all of this is motivation. I’ve been waiting to fight back here for a while. I’m excited for this opportunity
“Every time I’m out there in the Bay Area at Virgil Hunter’s gym I’m always picking up different things. Every camp, l learn from different guys at the gym – Andre Dirrell, Andre Ward, Amir Kahn. We have our game plan, which I can’t discuss, but going for it Saterdag. We should be able to go in there and take care of business, no problem.”
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Mario Barrios Training Camp Quotes & Fotos

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Unbeaten 140-Pound Contender Fights in His Hometown Against Eudy Bernardo Saterdag, Maart 10 Live on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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SAN ANTONIO (Maart 6, 2018) – Unbeaten 140-pound contender Mario Barrios makes his ring return in his hometown of San Antonio when he faces Eudy Bernardo in SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME action Saterdag, Maart 10 from Freeman Coliseum.
The SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 8 namiddag. EN/PT and features undefeated Alejandro Luna facing former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets. Die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks uitsending begin by 10:15 namiddag. EN/PT and also features two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy neem op Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, hierdie tyd vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20 en is nou op die rakke. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 of 210 556-7390.
Barrios has won four fights in a row by knockout since moving up to the 140-pound division in 2017, all while under the tutelage of renowned trainer Virgil Hunter in Oakland. Here is what Barrios had to say about training camp, his upcoming fight and more:
On his matchup with Eudy Bernardo…
“He is a solid opponent with a lot of experience. He has a high work rate that you can tell that by his nickname ‘AK-47’. He is the perfect opponent for me at this point in my career as I start my climb to a world title. I know he’s coming to fight as am I, so there will definitely be some fireworks.”
On filling in to the 140-pound division…
“I have filled out perfectly for this division and working with Virgil Hunter has helped a lot. It is no secret that I have had four fights with Virgil Hunter and each one of them has ended with a knockout. I am stronger than ever, and I feel completely comfortable at junior welterweight. This is the weight class that I’ll be campaigning for a world title at.”
On fighting in his hometown of San Antonio….
“It is a blessing to fight in my hometown. I get homesick sometimes when I train as I think about family, friends and all the places I love to visit back home. Dit voel goed, not just to be able to fight at home, but to put on a great show for everyone that knows me as well. San Antonio needs a big star they can get behind and I feel I can be the one to fill that role.”
On fighting on SHO EXTREME…
“Whenever your fight is televised it is a great honor, but I truly believe SHOWTIME is doing amazing things for boxing right now, and to be on this telecast is tremendous. I work very hard in the gym and pride myself on a fan-pleasing style and getting opportunities to show off my skills on such a large platform is amazing and something I am very grateful for.”
On his recent training camp…
“This camp has been very good. I’ve gotten lots of different looks and I’m well prepared to go into battle. I love training at Virgil Hunter’s Boxing Gym because we have a great routine, with a lot of top fighters. I also started training with SNAC’s Remi Korchemny, who is increasing my speed and endurance, which will be very noticeable in this fight. I have trained very hard for this fight, so you can expect a great performance.”
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Stacked Undercard Saturday, Maart 10 Features 2016 Olympians & Rising Prospects from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio & Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions

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SAN ANTONIO, TX. (Maart 1, 2018) – An exciting night of undercard action comes to Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio on Saterdag, Maart 10 met 2016 Olympians and rising prospects entering the ring for the Premier Boxing Champions event.
The night is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets woon op Showtime. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast also features two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy neem op Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, hierdie tyd vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20 en is nou op die rakke. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 of 210 556-7390.
Additional action will feature 19-year-old featherweight prospect Luis Coria (6-1, 4 Uitklophoue), 2016 Litaus Olimpiese Eimantas Stanionis (4-0, 3 Uitklophoue) in a six-round welterweight bout, 2016 Nigeriese Olimpiese Rene Tellez Giron (3-0, 3 Uitklophoue) neem op Antonio Woods (6-2, 4 Uitklophoue) in a six-round heavyweight affair, Efetobor Apochi (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue) entering the ring for a six-round cruiserweight fight and unbeaten welterweight Yulian Tembotov (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) in a six-round attraction.
Rounding out the undercard arelightweight prospect Alejandro Guerrero (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) in a six-round fight, San Antonio se Robert Rodriguez making his pro debut in a four-round super flyweight bout against Mexico’s Giovanni Noriega (1-1, 1 KO), San Antonio se Joseph Rodriguez (13-0-1, 2 Uitklophoue) neem op Ramsey Luna (13-5, 6 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round super featherweight showdown and four-rounds of super featherweight action between unbeaten Xavier Wilson (7-0, 1 KO) en John Vanmeter (1-3, 1 KO).
The night also features a SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast beginning at 8 namiddag. EN/PT that will see undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios gesig Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout and undefeated Alejandro Luna taking on former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator. Also in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum, onoorwonne vooruitsig Brandon Figueroa neem op Mexiko se Giovanni Delgado in an eight-round super bantamweight bout that, tyd dit toelaat, will round out the SHO EXTREME telecast.
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Rances Barthelemy Las Vegas Media Workout Quotes & Fotos

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Two-Division World Champion Battles Kiryl Relikh in Rematch for Vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title Saturday, Maart 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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LAS VEGAS (Februarie 22, 2018) – Unbeaten two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy worked out for Las Vegas media Donderdag as he prepares for his rematch against Kiryl Relikh for the vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title Saterdag, Maart 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20 en is nou op die rakke. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 of 210 556-7390.
Barthelemy, who is trained by Ismael Salas and former world champion and Cuban boxing legend Joel Casamayor, can become the first Cuban fighter to win world titles in three weight classes with a win on March 10. Here is what Barthelemy had to say Donderdag from City Athletic Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
Rances Barthélemy
“It’s in my character to take this rematch immediately. I was very happy once I found out everything was ready to go for it. I want to prove to the fans and to myself that I can do much better than I did in May. I want to show Relikh how much better I am than him.
“It’s on my mind all the time that I have a chance to make history for Cuban boxing. There have been so many great Cuban fighters throughout the years. I never imagined I’d be in position to make history myself but I know it’s a reward for my hard work and dedication.
“A fight with Mikey Garcia is something I want. I’m completely focused on this fight against Relikh and making history, but I would be prepared to fight Mikey Garcia soon.
“I’m going to change a lot heading into the rematch. Last May I wasn’t myself. I didn’t feel like I had my legs coming into the fight and I wasn’t able to perform how I usually do. This time my conditioning and nutrition is much improved. I’m going to use my legs and use my jab and put on a boxing clinic.
“There was nothing surprising about Relikh in the first fight. We knew he’d have power, but unfortunately I had to change my game plan when my body wasn’t cooperating. I traded shots and fought his fight. I’m going to stick to my plan this time.
“Throughout my career I haven’t paid enough attention to nutrition. It made my performances inconsistent. Bob Santos has come in and completely changed that. You’ll see my conditioning on fight night is the best it’s ever been.”
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Mikey Garcia & Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes & Fotos

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Garcia vs. Lipinets Junior Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saterdag, Maart 10 from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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LOS ANGELES (Februarie 20, 2018) – Three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets participated in an open media workout in Los Angeles Dinsdag as they prepare for their world title showdown Saterdag, Maart 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also see two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy neem op Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, hierdie tyd vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel.
The night also features a SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast beginning at 8 namiddag. EN/PT that will see undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios gesig Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout and undefeated Alejandro Luna taking on former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20 en is nou op die rakke. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 of 210 556-7390.
Joining Garcia and Lipinets at Dinsdag se workout was former title challenger Josesito Lopez, who competes in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum on Maart 10.
Hier is wat die deelnemers het om te sê Dinsdag from the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles:
Mikey GARCIA
“I’m excited to have another opportunity on Maart 10 to show my fans what I’m all about and what I can do in the ring. I’m preparing to win another world title and that’s all that’s on my mind right now.
“Neither one of us wants to lose. We’re both undefeated and no one wants to give up that ‘0'. That’s going to make this a great fight for the fans.
“I don’t have a number of titles that I’m chasing, but I do believe I will be a champion at 140-pounds and eventually at welterweight. Each fight is unique and I’m going to keep taking it one fight at a time.
“I’ve been winning and dominating my fights, but I still have room to show the fans more of my skills. I need opponents who will bring the best out of me. I’m going to keep trying to dominate each fight and make it easy for myself in the ring.
“It was a little upsetting that we had to wait to have this fight, but it’s part of the sport. We took a day off when we heard the news and then we went back to work. Now we’re ahead of schedule so it worked out great.
“We’re excited to be where we’re at and to have the opportunity to win another world title. I’m most excited that this really takes me closer to the kind of recognition we deserve and the goals I want to achieve.
“Sergey Lipinets is the number one priority right now. He’s an undefeated world champion and I can’t take him lightly at all. I’m going to follow my game plan and right now I’m on track to put on a great performance.
“The number one thing I see in Sergey is his size. He’s the bigger man so I’ll have to be prepared for the weight. Because he’s a young new champion, he’s really got nothing to lose. He’s coming with everything he has.
“I know he’s going to take this fight more seriously than any other he’s taken. I know that he has that fire in him. I have to be aware of his power and use my boxing skills to overcome it.”
Sergey LIPINETS
“Dit gaan 'n groot stryd wees. We’ll both be at 100 percent on fight night and ready to give our best. This won’t be a one-sided fight. It’s going to be two gladiators going at each other.
“Mikey is a great fighter. He has a lot of skills, especially defensively. I’m going to be ready for him. It’s going to be blood, sweat and tears.
“If you’ve watched my previous fights you know that this will be a great fight. We’re both going to be there in front of each other and we won’t be kissing and hugging.
“I’m very excited to be in this position and I’m planning to take advantage of it. It meant a lot to win a world title, but these are the kind of fights you get into boxing for. This is a chance to really put my name in the history books.
“Everything is on schedule for the hand. I’ve been using it at will with no problems. I’ll be ready to go on fight night. I never stopped working so the transition was very easy once the hand had healed.”
JOSESITO LOPEZ
“I can’t wait to show some new things that I’ve worked on in camp. I feel really strong, fast and quick and I’m excited to put it all together on fight night.
“Sparring with Mikey Garcia has been good for me. He’s a really intelligent fighter, he’s very precise and he does everything with a purpose. Being in there with him makes me a better fighter.
“I’m anxious to get back in the ring. I’ve worked hard with Robert Garcia on different game plans and perfecting my style. My body feels good and I’m ready to compete with the top fighters.
“Robert has a great gym in Riverside with a lot of talented fighters. We’re always working and you have to be ready to spar with anybody. The young guys have really given me good work and kept me on my toes, which I’ve needed these last few years.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Garcia’s Brother & Trainer
“Lipinets has power and we’re fighting in his weight division. Lipinets is the naturally bigger fighter and we know he’s a dedicated fighter. I’m sure he’s training like never before.
“This is an opportunity of a lifetime for Lipinets. Winning this fight puts him in a great position, so we have to be very careful. We can’t take him lightly, because it won’t be easy. But fighters like Mikey, with his skills, are sometimes able to overcome any disadvantage.
“Fighters like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were able to move up in weight and still dominate, because of their great skills. Very few fighters are able to do that. We believe that Mikey is one of those special fighters.”
BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Trainer
“The key is to not be one-dimensional. Sergey is going to give him different looks all night. Once he steps on the gas, we’ll see what Mikey’s made of.
“Mikey hasn’t fought anyone competitive since he came back. I believe it’s been awhile since Mikey’s been in a fight where he’s had to dig down and work. Once Sergey steps on the gas, we’ll see what’s inside of him. I don’t doubt him, because he comes from a family of great fighters and trainers. But sometimes that ring rust will kick in at a time when you can’t afford it.
“We’re prepared for any and everything. Once we get in there, we’ll give Mikey all we can when the time comes.
“We’re watching Sergey and we could tell if he’s hesitating or holding back when throwing his right hand. He hasn’t been doing that. It’s just a matter of time now. Everything is running on schedule.”
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UNDEFEATED 140-POUND CONTENDER & SAN ANTONIO NATIVE MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE EUDY BERNARDO ON SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME® SATURDAY, MAART 10 FROM FREEMAN COLISEUM

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Undefeated Lightweight Alejandro Luna To Face Former World Title Challenger Richard Commey In IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator In
Opening Bout On SHOWTIME EXTREME Live At 8 namiddag. EN/PT
Meer! Unbeaten Prospect Brandon Figueroa Takes On Jonathan Aguilar
in Super Bantamweight Attraction
SAN ANTONIO (Februarie. 12, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios sal in die gesig staar Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME Saterdag, Maart 10 from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio.
The SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 8 namiddag. EN/PT and features undefeated Alejandro Luna facing former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator. The IBF champion is Robert Easter, who Commey fought to close-split decision for the vacant IBF belt in 2016.
Also in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum, onoorwonne vooruitsig Brandon Figueroa neem op Mexiko se Jonathan Aguilar in an eight-round super bantamweight bout that, tyd dit toelaat, will round out the SHO EXTREME telecast.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20 en is nou op die rakke. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 of 210 556-7390.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets and also features two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy neem op Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, hierdie tyd vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel.
Buurte (20-0 12 Uitklophoue), who is trained by Virgil Hunter, returns for his first professional bout in San Antonio since he scored a 2015 knockout over Manuel Vides at AT&T Center in 2015. The 22-year-old has won three straight fights by stoppage since moving up to the 140-pound division last year.
“I haven’t been back home in a while, and I’m looking forward to putting on a tremendous performance in front of my family and hometown fans,” Barrios gesê. “As die uitklophou kom, early or late, Ek sal dit neem. Indien nie, we’re going in there to do what we do best, and that’s win. I’m trying to show that I’m on the level where I can get one of those titles either later this year or early next year.”
Fighting out of Santo Domingo, Dominikaanse Republiek, Bernardo (23-2, 17 Uitklophoue) enters this fight having scored knockout victories in his last two contests. The 31-year-old, who appeared onShoBox: Die nuwe generasie in April 2016, has fought professionally since 2009 and was unbeaten in his first 21 pro gevegte.
“I hope that Barrios isn’t underestimating me, because I am full of confidence and positive that I’m going to win,” said Bernardo. “I have a great plan that I’m going to use to catch him by surprise. I don’t care if it’s by knockout or decision, I will win.”
Luna (22-0, 15 Uitklophoue) and Commey (25-2, 22 Uitklophoue) enter this fight ranked 11ste en 3rd respectively by the IBF. The 26-year-old Luna, fighting out of Bellflower, Ca., most recently dominated Andrey Klimov on his way to a unanimous decision last April and faces his toughest competition to date on March 10. Commey rebounded from the narrow defeat to Easter and a subsequent close loss to Denis Shafikov with a unanimous decision victory last March in his native Ghana.
“Commey’s a tough competitor whose losses were very close, disputable fights that could have gone either way, so I’ll go in being smart, using my jab and sticking to our game plan,” said Luna. “We’re both boxer-punchers who like to mix it up, throw bombs and brawl if we have to. There’s going to be a lot of action and we might steal the show. We’ll give the fans their money’s worth, either way.”
“I think this is a good fight where neither of us are the favorite,” said Commey. “After losing two close decisions there is natural pressure to go for the knockout. But I believe that the judges will be fair and reward me if it goes the distance so I can earn another shot at the title. This is my first fight with Andre Rozier and I’m inspired working in his gym with guys like Daniel Jacobs and Sadam Ali. Ek is 100 percent focused on clearly beating Luna and earning my rematch with Robert Easter Jr.”
Figueroa (14-0, 9 Uitklophoue), the younger brother of former lightweight champion Omar Figueroa, sal sy 2018 debut against the 24-year-old Aguilar (20-7, 17 Uitklophoue), after picking up four wins in 2017.
“I’m happy to be on such a big card. San Antonio is like my second home,” Said Figueroa, wat 5-0 with four knockouts in San Antonio. “I’m getting a lot of exposure fighting on this world class event that is headlined by Mikey Garcia. It’s the kind of step-up I need. Little by little I’m becoming well-known, not only in the United States, but by people from around the world.”
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Mikey GARCIA vs. Sergey LIPINETS wêreldtitel onthulling HERSKEDULEER Saterdag, MAART 10 LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT THE FREEMAN COLISEUM IN SAN ANTONIO & AANGEBIED DEUR PREMIER boks CHAMPIONS

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Onoorwonne Drie-afdeling wêreldkampioen Garcia Uitdagings onoorwonne Junior Welterweight wêreldkampioen Lipinets in Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks Main Event
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Januarie 19, 2018) – The highly anticipated showdown between undefeated three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets is geherskeduleer vir Saterdag, Maart 10ste. The Premier Boxing Champions event was set to take place on 10 Februarie, maar Garcia se soeke na 'n vierde wêreldtitel moes word geherskeduleer aanleiding van 'n opleiding besering aan Lipinets’ hand. Die stryd sal live op Showtime wees en in San Antonio sal bly, maar skuif na die Freeman Coliseum.
Kaartjie inligting sal vroeg volgende week bekend gemaak word. Those holding tickets for the original date at the Alamodome will receive priority on seat exchange for the new venue. Kaartjies kos $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20 and will be available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 210 556-6390. The event is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions, in samewerking met Leija-Battah Promotions.
Die res van die kaart sal dieselfde insluitend die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks mede-funksie bly, which will see two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy neem op Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, hierdie tyd vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel. Die doubleheader van titel aanvalle in die wye oop 140-pond afdeling stel die stadium vir 'n potensiële eenwording wedstryd.
Die 29-jarige Garcia (37-0, 30 Uitklophoue), uitdruklik teruggekeer na pond-vir-pond lyste in 2017 deur scoring 'n hoogtepunt reel uitklophou van Dejan Zlaticanin om die WBC liggewig Wêreldbeker te wen in Januarie en dan oorheers vier-afdeling kampioen Adrien Broner op sy pad na 'n eenparige besluit in Julie. Garcia is 'n lid van 'n bekende boks familie, en is bekend vir sy sportmangees en sy bevelvoerder teenwoordigheid in die ring, geslyp deur sy broer en bekroonde afrigter Robert Garcia.
Garcia, van Moreno Valley by wyse van Oxnard, Kalifornië., terug na die ring na 'n twee-en-half-jaar layoff in Julie 2016 sonder dat daar 'n klop deur te stop die voormalige kampioen, Elio Rojas. Garcia, wat wêreldtitels het gehou by 126, 130 en 135 pond, gestop 19 van sy laaste 22 teenstanders insluitend Romeinse “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez en Orlando Salido.
Met 'n oorwinning, Garcia sal slegs die derde vegter in die moderne geskiedenis te kampioen te word by geword 126, 130, 135 en 140-pond, aansluiting toekoms Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez en Manny Pacquiao *.
Die onoorwonne Lipinets (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue) vasgevang n super liggewig wêreld titel in net sy 13ste pro stryd deur die verslaan Akihiro Kondo via 'n eenparige besluit op November 4 op Showtime. Hy is oorspronklik van Namibia maar verskuif na Rusland toe hy ses jaar oud was. Hy woon tans in Beverly Hills, Kalifornië, Lipinets en is opgelei deur Buddy McGirt.
Die 28-jarige het die 140-pond ranglys met oorwinnings oor dan onoorwonne Haskell Rhodes, Levan Ghvamichava en Walter Castillo voor klop Leonardo Zappavigna in 'n wêreldtitel eliminator Desember verlede jaar. Lipinets sal kyk na sy plek stempel as 'n elite vegter wanneer hy op die voldonge en gevaarlike Garcia op Maart 10.
*Pacquiao het regstreekse kampioenskappe by 126 en 140-pond, hoewel hy nie alfabet titels gewen het.
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Rances Barthelemy & Kiryl Relikh uitsien na Big 2018 begin Saterdag, Februarie 10 Wanneer hulle aan in140-Pound World Championship Rematch Live op Showtime

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Van die Alamodome in San Antonio & Aangebied deur

Premier Boxing Champions

 

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Foto Credit: Tom Casino / Showtime

 

 

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 10, 2018) - Onoorwonne twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Rances Barthelemy en voormalige titel uitdager Kiryl Relikh sal beide kyk af te skop hul nuwe jaar met 'n wêreldtitel oorwinning toe hulle ontmoet in 'n herontmoeting vir 'n vakante 140-pond titel Saterdag, Februarie. 10 woon op Showtime van die Alamodome in San Antonio in 'n gebeurtenis wat deur Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks uitsending begin by 10:15 namiddag. EN/PT and will be headlined by three-division world champion Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 Uitklophoue) neem op onoorwonne 140-pond wêreldkampioen Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue).

 

 

 

"Dit is duidelik dat die nommer een doel vir 2018 is om huis wat gordel op te bring Februarie 10,"Het Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Uitklophoue). "Dan wil ek verenig met al die ander kampioene. My Nuwejaarsvoorneme is om myself te omring met goeie mense en wen verskeie wêreldtitels. "

 

 

 

"In die eerste Ek moet hierdie stryd in Februarie wen,"Het Relikh (21-2, 19 Uitklophoue). "Maar dan moet ek hoop op 'n groot jaar te verdedig my gordel teen die verpligte en uiteindelik 'n eenwording stryd. Dit sal die jaar wees ek 'n nuwe vlak in hierdie sport te bereik. "

 

 

 

Barthelemy en Relikh sal veg vir die WBA se vakante Super Liggewig wêreldtitel ná hul titel eliminator bout Mei geëindig in 'n omstrede besluit vir Barthelemy. Hierdie keer het die vegters sal kyk na geen twyfel laat met die volledige titel op die lyn.

 

 

 

"Dit is my tweede keer veg vir 'n wêreldtitel en dit sal 'n tweede les vir my wees,"Het Relikh. "Dit is my tyd om kampioen te word. Ek moet baie meer doen tydens hierdie stryd.

 

 

 

"Ek het na aggressiewe reg van die begin af. Ek is seker dat ek 'n uitklophou na die oorwinning kry. Hy kan probeer om uit te voer, maar hy sal nie in staat wees om weg te steek van my. "

 

 

 

"Wen hierdie titel 'n droom sal uitkom vir my,"Het Barthelemy. "Ek sal die eerste Kubaanse vegter in die geskiedenis wees om 'n titel te wen in drie verskillende afdelings. Die laaste stryd was baie na aan mekaar en verdien 'n rematch.

 

 

 

"Ek het net nodig om te hou by my wedstrydplan en wys almal dat ek die beste 140-pond vegter in die wêreld. Die sleutel sal wees om te bly gedissiplineerde en land hard skote hele nag. "

 

 

 

Beide vegters het in oefenkamp op die pad opgeoffer om dit wat hulle hoop sal 'n feestelike oomblik op wees Februarie 10, opleiding hard deur die vakansieseisoen te bly op die teiken vir stryd nag.

 

 

 

"My hele span het 'n fantastiese werk gedoen tot dusver in die kamp,"Het Barthelemy. "Ismael Salas en Joël Casamayor gee my groot wenke en hou my gefokus op my doel. Een nuwe ding wat ek hierdie kamp bygevoeg is Bob Santos vir voeding en krag en kondisionering. Dit is 'n groot verskil oor die vakansie waar ek gewoonlik te veel eet. Hy het my bewaar op 'n streng dieet en opleiding was nog nooit beter nie. "

 

 

 

"Hierdie laaste paar weke deur die vakansie het die hardste van my kamp gewees, so daar was geen plek vir afleiding,"Het Relikh. "Ek het Nuwejaarsdag met my familie en dan was ek gou terug na oefenkamp in die oggend."

 

 

 

Met twee bande in die 140-pond-afdeling op die lyn in dieselfde nag, die wenner tussen Barthelemy en Relikh sal wees in 'n goeie posisie om 'n pad na eenwording begin nadat Februarie 10.

 

 

 

"Ek sal my oog op die hoofren vir seker,"Het Relikh. "Ek is gefokus op Barthelemy nou, maar ek wil verenig en as dit beteken dat die stryd teen Garcia of Lipinets, Ek sal gereed wees. "

 

 

 

"Garcia vs. Lipinets gaan 'n groot stryd wees en ek wil beslis die wenner,"Het Barthelemy. "Hoewel Lipinets is die buiteperd gaan in hierdie stryd, Ek dink hy gaan gee Garcia al wat hy kan hanteer. Maar ek dink nog steeds Garcia sal bo uit te kom, die oprigting van 'n oorlog tussen ons in 'n eenwording bout. "

 

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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets San Antonio Press Konferensie Aanhalings & Fotos

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(Foto Credit: Ester Lin / Showtime)
Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Saterdag, Februarie. 10 woon op Showtime® Van die Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas &
Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions
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SAN ANTONIO (Desember 19, 2017) – Onoorwonne drie-afdeling wêreldkampioenMikey Garcia en onoorwonne IBF Junior Welterweight wêreldkampioen Sergey Lipinets was van aangesig tot aangesig vir die tweede agtereenvolgende dag Dinsdag op 'n perskonferensie in San Antonio om hul hoofren konfrontasie plaasvind bespreek Saterdag, Februarie. 10woon op Showtime (10:15 namiddag. EN/PT). Die matchup van top-5 posisie junior welterweights word deur Premier Boxing Champions by die Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks dekking sal ook twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Rances Barthelemy in 'n herontmoeting teen Kiryl Relikh vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, wat bevorder word deur Ringstar Sport en TGB Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20. Kaartjies is nou beskikbaar op-koop by Ticketmaster.com.
Hier is wat die perskonferensie deelnemers moes Dinsdag sê van Rut se Chris Steak House Grand Hyatt in San Antonio:
Mikey GARCIA
“Ons verwag 'n taai kompetisie stryd. Lipinets is 'n vegter wat altyd gevaarlik. Hy het mag in albei hande en hy is nie bang om te laat sy hande gaan. Hy is ook bereid om te tref, sodat hy jou kan terug slaan. Dit is wat hom gevaarlik maak.
“Hierdie geleentheid gebruik om 'n titel te wen in 'n vierde afdeling was te groot om op te slaag. Dit is moeilik om te veg soos hierdie te beveilig. Ek is gelukkig alles bymekaar gekom het, sodat ons die ondersteuners 'n groot show kan gee.
“Verlede jaar was 'n groot jaar vir my terugkeer. Dit het begin met 'n wêreldtitel wen vir 'n derde afdeling titel en dan het ek die groot oorwinning oor Adrien Broner in die somer. Ek is op soek na nog groter dinge in 2018 en hierdie laaste jaar regtig gebaan die pad vir daardie.
“Wen 'n vierde titel is die groot trekking vir my in die maak van hierdie stryd gebeur. Om geskiedenis te maak soos dit is iets wat my regtig motiveer. Ek weet dat ek 'n baie meer om te bereik in die sport, maar dit is 'n goeie begin. Dit is die rigting wat ek wil daardeur ingaan.
“Daar is baie talent en geskiedenis in boks in San Antonio. My broer het 'n gym hier en ons het 'n baie vegters ons op te lei met van die gebied. Selfs al het ek nog nooit hier geveg, Ek het 'n baie ondersteuning gekry van die gemeenskap. Wanneer ons kyk na plekke vir die stryd, Dit was iets wat ek was baie opgewonde om te doen.
“Ek het geveg in die verskillende streke van Texas en altyd ontvang baie liefde, maar ek het nog nooit in staat om te veg in San Antonio is. Ons het besluit om die stryd hier terug na die staat van Texas bring om iets te gee. Daar is geen stad beter om dit aan te bied as San Antonio.”
Sergey LIPINETS
“Die ondersteuners in San Antonio kan verwag drama. Dit gaan 'n show wees. Dit gaan 'n groot stoot het, knockdowns en alles wat jy wil hê om te sien in 'n stryd.
“Dit is die grootste uitdaging wat ek in my loopbaan gehad het. Mikey is 'n groot ster, maar ek is baie kompeterend en ek wil die wêreld wat ek kan doen wys.
“My gees kan nie gepaard gaan met 'n vegter, maar ek het ook die spoed en krag om te wen. Ek sal my verwoestende krag te wys op Februarie 10.
“Mikey is 'n baie goeie skaakspeler. Mense onderskat sy vermoë om te dink in die ring. So kan ek nie net gaan daar met 'n styl wat iemand anders het teen hom gebruik. Ons gaan hard werk aan die beste game plan vir wat ek kan doen.
“Dit gaan 'n moeilike stryd wees. Ek streef daarna om 'n oorwinning enigsins kry wat ek kan. Ek kan nie sê wat dit gaan lyk, maar ek sal gereed vir enigiets in die ring wees.
“Ek kom om te wen. Ek wil wees in die posisie dat Mikey bereik in hierdie sport. Ek het hard gewerk om hierdie oomblik te kry en ek gaan dit my al te neem voordeel gee.
“As ek het nie gedink ek gereed vir die stryd was dan sou ek nie dit geneem. Ons het 'n plan en ons sal al die ervaring wat ek opgedoen het van my loopbaan te gebruik om dit uit te voer.”
RICHARD SCHAEFER, Voorsitter & Uitvoerende hoof van Ringstar Sport
“Boks gaan in 2018 met groot momentum en begin met 'n groot gebeure soos hierdie. Jy het twee onoorwonne kampioene kry in die ring met mekaar veg. These kind of fights are going to continue to elevate the sport to great heights.
“Dit was 'n maklike stryd om te maak, want jy het twee vegters wat wil om hulself te meet teen die beste. Dit is 'n stryd wat vinnig het gedoen. Nie vegter moes oortuig. Beide ouens voel hulle kan wen en gaan in die stryd met 'n houding van 'n onoorwonne vegter.
“Nie een van hierdie ouens het 'n gedagte dat hulle kan verloor. Hulle is 100 persent oortuig dat hulle gaan uit om te loop daar met hul hand grootgemaak. Dit is wat gaan hierdie 'n groot matchup maak.”
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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Saterdag, Februarie. 10 woon op Showtime®

Van die Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas &

Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions

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LOS ANGELES (Desember 18, 2017) – Onoorwonne drie-afdeling wêreldkampioen Mikey Garcia en onoorwonne IBF Junior Welterweight wêreldkampioen Sergey Lipinets gegaan van aangesig tot aangesig vir die eerste keer Maandag at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Saterdag, Februarie. 10 woon op Showtime (10:15 namiddag. EN/PT). The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks dekking sal ook twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Rances Barthelemy in 'n herontmoeting teen Kiryl Relikh vir die vakante WBA 140-pond wêreldtitel.

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, wat bevorder word deur Ringstar Sport en TGB Promotions, word geprys teen $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20. Kaartjies sal gaan koop môre by 12 namiddag. CT and will be available at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Lipinets will be making the first defense of his world title while Garcia looks to become only the third fighter in modern history to become a champion at 126, 130, 135 en 140-pond, aansluiting toekoms Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez en Manny Pacquiao *.

 

Hier is wat die perskonferensie deelnemers het om te sê Maandag van die Conga Kamer by L.A. Live:

 

Mikey GARCIA

 

“A world champion like Sergey Lipinets is more exciting an opponent for me than an easy title defense. I wanted a challenge and this man presents that. He’s a bigger man naturally. He’s going to be very hungry and motivated. He knows a victory over me launches his career to the top. That’s going to make this an interesting fight.

 

“To win a world title in a fourth division is a big deal to me. My dad always wanted a three-division world champion, and now I have a chance to give him a fourth title. That’s something that really excites me.

 

“It’s been a great return to boxing since my layoff. When I came back, I wanted to move fast and take on big challenges. That’s what we’ve been doing so far. I want to take on any challenges that people think I can’t achieve. I think slowly we’re proving to everyone that I’m better than ever and I’m going to keep taking on the kinds of fights that will cement my legacy.

 

“It would be a great accomplishment to be in the discussion with guys like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, that would be a win in itself. But it wasn’t on my mind when taking this fight. I just want to keep fighting the best out there. There’s still more for me to accomplish until I’m on the same level as Pacquiao and Marquez.

 

“It’s going to be a great fight. Like I’ve said, the challenge for me is that I’ll be fighting the bigger man. Op stryd nag, that advantage he has on me might be enough to make it that much more exciting. It will be interesting to see how well I adapt to the size. I have to make adjustments to overcome those challenges. This should give the fans the excitement that we want to give them.

 

“My only focus is on Februarie 10 against Sergey Lipinets. That’s my target throughout the entire camp. There may be more opportunities for me on the horizon, but you’ll see on fight night that I’m one hundred percent focused.

 

“I know that I have the possibility to be the biggest star in boxing like a Floyd Mayweather, and I think I’m on track to accomplish that. I don’t see a lot of guys in the sport with the resume of accomplishments that I have. I’m going to continue take on the best and beat my opponents convincingly.”

 

Sergey LIPINETS

 

“Mikey Garcia is a great champion and I want to be in the position that he’s reached in this sport. The only way there is to go through him.

 

“I’m taking on a great challenge against Mikey Garcia, and many people think I’m not ready. This is the fight that I wanted. I’ve had many obstacles in my way throughout my career and I’ve overcome them all. I’m going to overcome Mikey Garcia just like that.

 

“Every time I have sparred with top fighters, like Terrence Crawford, I have learned more about what I need to improve to get to the next level in this sport. That kind of experience has helped my confidence increase and will help me when I face Mikey Garcia.

 

“A lot of things can happen when you move up in weight. Usually people use some pop. Whatever version of Mikey Garcia shows up; I’ll be ready for him.

 

“I believe I’m going to win, Mikey believes he’s going to win, and it will all unveil in the ring. One thing I can guarantee; dit gaan 'n groot stryd wees.

 

“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Nou, I’m ready to fight the best, and Mikey Garcia is truly that.

 

“I had to work very hard to make the transition from champion kickboxer to a champion boxer. I did everything I had to do, moving from gym to gym and sparring everyone. I always aimed for the best and wanted to be the best at what I do.”

 

ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother & Trainer

 

“We know that Sergey Lipinets is a very dangerous fighter. He’s a really strong champion. I know he’s going to be hungry because he wants to become a big name by beating Mikey.

 

“Mikey is very smart in the ring. We’re going to come in there with a good game plan. We’ll have some big sparring partners. Strong, heavy guys who will give Mikey a big challenge in sparring.

 

“Mikey has to be in great shape for this fight. You can easily win the first eight rounds, but there are still four left. You have to be able to finish the fight. A great power puncher like Lipinets can finish you in one round.”

 

BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Trainer

 

“We will be prepared for any and every thing. This way, when fight night comes, we’ll have an answer for everything. The key is that we just have to be on point from the opening bell to the end. There’s no way around it.

 

“We’re going to cover everything in training camp. You have to have every option available to you on fight night. This way, you’re never surprised in the ring. Sergey won’t go in there swinging to get a knockout, he’s going to be disciplined and focus on getting the victory.

 

“I believe that Sergey is on a mission. I know Mikey Garcia is on a mission too, and I respect that. I respect that these two men are fighting each other. Champions do what Sergey is doing, and that’s fighting the best.”

 

RICHARD SCHAEFER, Voorsitter & Uitvoerende hoof van Ringstar Sport

 

“This is going to be a huge night for the 140-pound division. It will be another toe-to-toe showdown at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where so many great matchups have taken place before. Tickets start at just $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.

 

“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 oorwinnings, 40 deur uitklophou, between the two of them. These guys are both champions who are daring to be great. These are exactly the kind of fighters that the public likes. These fighters will push themselves to be great.

 

“These guys only know one thing, and that is winning. Sergey Lipinets is the biggest puncher at 140-pounds and it seems like Mikey Garcia always seeks out these big punchers.

 

“Mikey is looking to do something that only Manny Paccquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done, in moving up from 126 pounds through 140 pounds winning titles at each division. It is very difficult to carry that power up from featherweight. You have to tune-in to see an exciting fighter like that trying to make history.”

 

STEPHEN Espinoza, Uitvoerende vise-president & Algemene Bestuurder, Showtime Sport

 

“What boxing needs are great fights. Good, high quality matchups like Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton, Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia and Errol Spence vs. Kell Brook. There needs consistently be good fights, and that’s what we have been doing at SHOWTIME for the last couple of years. No other network has done the quality of fights that SHOWTIME is doing. No other network is as committed to the sport as SHOWTIME has been.

 

“The best need to fight the best, and that is what Mikey Garcia has done. He came off of a two-and-a-half-year layoff and in 18 maande he’s had four fights, two title fights and will be going for a title in a fourth weight class, something only Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done before. That’s what great fighters do.

 

“Historically the fighters who separate themselves as legendary, are the ones who challenge themselves and travel across weight classes to seek these challenges. But there are two sides to this story. Those who have been paying attention have seen Sergey Lipinets make a lot of noise on SHOWTIME cards lately. He has risen very quickly.

 

“If you just look at Lipinets’ record, 13-0, and think about him fighting Mikey Garcia it would sound crazy. But if you look at the kind of competition he’s faced, his last seven opponents have a combined record of 163-15. That’s not something you usually see 13 fights into a career. Lipinets is a combat veteran, and whatever happens in the ring, he will be ready for it. It’s going to make for an exciting night.”

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*Pacquiao het regstreekse kampioenskappe by 126 en 140-pond, hoewel hy nie alfabet titels gewen het.

 

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