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Former World Champions Victor Ortiz & Devon Alexander Fight to Majority Draw in Action Packed Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday Night from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州

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Unbeaten Caleb Plant Dominates Rogelio Medina on His Way to Unanimous Decision in Super Middleweight World Title Eliminator
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2016 中美. Olympian Karlos Balderas Scores Unanimous Decision
Over Jorge Rojas
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STEP, TX. (二月 17, 2018) – 前世界冠軍 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 (32-6-3, 25 科斯) 和 德文亞歷山大 (27-4-1, 14 科斯) fought to majority draw in the exciting main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes 星期六 night from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, 得克薩斯州.
Both fighters believed they had done enough over the 12 rounds to earn the decision.
“I absolutely thought I won the fight,” 亞歷山大說. “The last few rounds I probably gave him, but I thought I out landed him in the 12th. I thought I did enough to win. I gave him three rounds.”
“I thought the decision was a little off and I thought I did enough to win,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “The first few rounds were a little complicated. He’s a great boxer and he was timing me just right. I wasn’t leaving the line of fire.”
The fight turned out to be a back-and-forth affair, with Alexander dominating much of the early action. Alexander frequently caught Ortiz charging in with right hands and combinations. The attacks opened up swelling in Victor’s left eye beginning in round three.
“The eye was tough to overcome,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “I can’t really see out of it. I really had to listen to my corner. I tried to stay composed as I could, but he’s a really good fighter.”
“My game plan was to be smart,” 亞歷山大說. “Victor always has problems with people that are faster and have more ring IQ. I wanted to put him in the state of mind that he can’t win.”
Alexander won five of the first six rounds on two judges’ scorecards and all six on the other’s. Ortiz began to have more success in the second half as Alexander’s output slowed slightly and Ortiz remained persistent charging forward. This effort allowed him to win five of the final six rounds on two judges’ cards and all six of the final frames on the third judge’s card.
後 12 發, the judges scored the bout 115-113 for Ortiz and 114-114 兩次, resulting in the majority draw. 回合後，, both former champions expressed interest in a possible rematch.
“I would love a rematch,” 亞歷山大說. “That’s up to my team to see what’s next, but I’ll fight anybody. I’m a real fighter.”
“A rematch would be awesome,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “If both teams agree and the fans want it, let’s make it happen.”
The co-main event of the telecast saw unbeaten 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 (17-0, 10 科斯) score a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 (38-9, 32 科斯) in their IBF Super Middleweight world title eliminator.

“It was a tough fight tonight against a tough competitor who puts everything on the line,” 該植物. “I’m happy we got the job done tonight.”
Plant established his style early, landing several flush jabs in round one to control the distance. The Nashville-born fighter showed the superior footwork from the outset that would lead him to the victory.
“I stuck to the game plan and I did exactly what I said I was going to do,” 該植物. “I boxed his ears off for 12 輪。”
“他從來沒有傷害我, but I found his style very difficult,” said Medina. “He moves a lot and he’s pretty quick, so that was tough to deal with.”
While Plant has now become the number two rated contender in the IBF 168-pound rankings, Medina was not eligible to achieve that ranking due to missing weight 星期五.
“I think I felt the struggle to make weight a little bit,” said Medina. “I was a little tired in the later rounds and it probably was due to the drain to make weight. But it is what it is.”
Plant was able to mix in lead left hooks and straight right hands to continue to damage Medina throughout the action. The consistent jabs caused blood to begin pouring out of the nose of Medina beginning in round three.
While Medina continued to fight hard and occasionally land single clean punches on Plant, he was unable to follow-up with much effective offense and never was able to hurt his opponent.
後 12 回合行動, the judges scored the fight 120-108, 119-109 和 117-11, all in favor of Plant.
“我想要 (IBF 168-pound champion) 迦勒特魯阿克斯,” 該植物. “He was calling me out when I was 12-0. I’m on the doorstep knocking now, let’s see if he still wants it. He can either ship me the IBF belt to my doorstep, or I’ll come take it off his waist.”
Additional televised action saw 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞 卡洛斯Balderas (4-0, 3 科斯) remain undefeated as he cruised to a unanimous decision over Jorge Rojas (4-3-1, 2 科斯) in their lightweight bout.
The four-round bout was not only the first time Balderas had gone the distance as a pro, but the first time an opponent made it through more than one round against him. Balderas staggered Rojas early in round one with a counter left hook, but Rojas was able to survive the round and the subsequent stanzas.
“I felt good in there,” said Balderas. “I need to learn to relax a little bit more in the ring. I hurt him in the first round and I could have finished him quickly. My corner reminded me to slow down, but I was still throwing everything with power. I’m going to keep working on my composure in the gym. I can’t kill everyone in the first round.”
After four rounds of action all three judges scored the fight in favor of the Santa Maria, California-native Balderas by the score of 40-36.
“I’m going to keep picking up my opposition this year,” said Balderas. “Rojas had a really good chin. I’m going to stay in great shape so I’m ready whenever the call comes. I’m going to keep working and aiming for that world title shot down the road.”
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維克多·奧爾蒂斯vs. 德文亞歷山大 & Caleb Plant vs. Rogelio Medina Final Press Conference Quotes & 照片

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Ortiz vs. 亞歷山大 & 植物VS. Medina Featured in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & 客場顏色FOX週六行動, 二月 17 Live from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州
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STEP, TX. (二月 15, 2018) – 前世界冠軍 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 和 德文亞歷山大 went face to face Thursday two days before they enter the ring for their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown this 星期六, 二月 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, 得克薩斯州.
Also in attendance at Thursday’s press conference were undefeated contender 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 和 Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納, who battle in a super middleweight world title eliminator. 電視報導開始於 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT，還設有 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞 卡洛斯Balderas 作戰 Jorge Rojas.
IBF Female Featherweight World Champion Jennifer Han was also at Thursday’s press conference in her hometown, as she prepares to take on top contender Lizbeth Crespo in a world title defense.
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Don Haskins Center
維克托·奧爾蒂斯
“We’re ready to go once again. I’m here for what’s mine, and that’s a victory. Alexander is a nice fighter and I’m sure it’ll be a war.
“The victory is the only thing on my mind. I’m here to defeat Devon Alexander. I just need to trust my training and I know it’ll give the result I want.
“I’m definitely looking for the knockout. I want to put on a great performance for these fans. They’ve supported me throughout this promotion and I owe them something memorable.
“Devon and I have known each other for a long time, but that all goes out the window on fight night. It’s going to be a brawl. We’re going to do what we have to do to get this win and move on to the next step of my career.”
德文亞歷山大
“No one wants to hear me say what I’m going to do. People want to see me beat Victor Ortiz. Nothing else matters. I’m prepared to come in and win this fight. I’m going to win and get back to the top.
“I’m so blessed to be in this position. I’ve had ups and downs in my life and career, but it’s all been leading to this moment and this part of my career. I’ve got something special coming for the fans.
“I’m really excited to be fighting in El Paso. This is clearly a fight town and I can’t wait to give them a great show 週六.
“This fight is so important to me. I know how important it is to Victor too. We both need these wins to get to where we want to be in the future. Only one of us can move on, and It’s going to be me.”
迦勒植物
“This has been the best camp of my life. Everyone always says that, but this has truly been the best one I’ve ever had. I have a great team that I’m very lucky to have.
“It’ll come down to who has the will to win. There’s a stigma that people on the ‘A side’ haven’t been through trials and tribulations. But I’ve been through more than anyone can imagine.
“I’m not playing around. This is no joke to me. This is all I’ve ever had. When I was a kid with no heat and the lights were off, boxing was all I had. 星期六 night I’m getting my hand raised and I’ll be one step closer to a world title.
“星期六 night is going to be fireworks. There’s no secrets what’s going to happen when I fight ‘Porky’ 梅迪納. He’s coming to break me down, and I’m coming to box.”
ROGELIO MEDINA
“I am honored to be a part of this card and compete in a big fight like this in a fight city like El Paso. I’m looking forward to putting on a great show for the fans.
“I’m determined to get this win. Caleb Plant is a good fighter, but he’s never fought anyone as tough as me. I don’t think he’s going to be ready for my pressure.
“I’m always going to come forward and look for the knockout. That’s what we train for and that’s the only thing on my mind. I have to go right through Caleb Plant to earn another world title shot.”
JENNIFER HAN
“I want to thank El Paso for always being there to support me. I couldn’t do what I do without all the fans.
“I’m truly blessed to have the help and support of me team. We work hard together and we win together.
“I’m thankful to Lizbeth Crespo for coming to El Paso. I’ve had problems in the past getting opponents here who are ready. She looks ready to go and we’re going to put on a great show.
“This is such a talented card full of world class fighters. If the fans show up, we’re going to keep having big events like this in El Paso.”
LIZBETH CRESPO
“I am thrilled to be here. It’s an honor to be fighting Jennifer Han. She’s the queen of El Paso and I’m excited to fight her in her backyard.
“I’m focus and determined to win this fight. I’ve had a wonderful training camp and I’m looking forward to taking home the victory for Argentina.”
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維克多·奧爾蒂斯vs. 德文亞歷山大 & Caleb Plant vs. Rogelio Medina El Paso Media Workout Quotes & 照片

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Ortiz vs. 亞歷山大 & 植物VS. Medina Featured in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & 客場顏色FOX週六行動, 二月 17 Live from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州
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STEP, TX. (二月 14, 2018) – 前中量級世界冠軍 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 和 德文亞歷山大 showed off their skills at a media workout in El Paso Wednesday, 當他們做好準備的 星期六, 二月 17 showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes action from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, 得克薩斯州.
Also in attendance at Wednesday’s workout were undefeated contender 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 和 Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納, who battle in a super middleweight world title eliminator. 電視報導開始於 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT，還設有 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞 卡洛斯Balderas 作戰 Jorge Rojas.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the Wolves Den Boxing Gym:
維克托·奧爾蒂斯
“I had a great training camp. I just made sure to listen to my coach every day and grind every day with my team. You really have to grind when people say this is your ‘last chance,’ because I’m not ready for that.
“Every fight shows a lot. Every time I step into the ring it’s a new challenge. I haven’t had any shortcuts throughout my career. I’ve never treated a fight like an easy fight.
“Life tends to take you certain places and right now I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’m 31-years-old and I believe I’m going to be able to accomplish all my goals in this sport.
“Devon Alexander is a very fast boxer who was a champion for a reason. We’ve prepared for him in each and every way possible. We’ve worked hard to be in the best condition possible. I won’t step out of the ring without that victory.
“I’ve done what I have to do to prepare for Devon Alexander. I have speed and power and that’s a scary combination for any welterweight.
“I’m thankful for the support of El Paso and I’m proud to be fighting in the main event 週六. We’re here to perform for everybody and have a great time.”
德文亞歷山大
“我現在感覺好極了. It’s been a tremendous training camp and I’m ready to go. I’m happy to be in El Paso to do something I love to do. Boxing is what I was born to do and I’m just ready for 星期六.
“Victor Ortiz is a good fighter. We’ve known each other for a long time. We used to fight in a lot of the same amateur tournaments. We go back a long way but this is business. We’re not friends in the ring. We’re not playing games.
“這場戰鬥對我來說非常重要. This can catapult me back to title contention. If this doesn’t go my way, it’s very bad for my career. If I pull out the win, it could lead to tremendous opportunities for me. This is a do-or-die fight.
“I’ve added more power in this camp. But we’ve pretty much kept it typical with that emphasis on really looking good on fight night. It’s just been an all-around good camp. Victor Ortiz can’t bring something that we haven’t seen before.”
迦勒植物
“我準備好這場鬥爭. A lot of boxers say they had their best camp heading into a big fight, but I truly have never had a camp this good. From sparring to conditioning, 心理和精神上, I’m on point.
“Medina is a tough competitor. He puts it all on the line and he doesn’t quit. We’ve had problems in the past getting people to quit, but I feel we’ve figured out how to take me to that next level and get these guys out of there.
“This is a great USA vs. Mexico showdown. I’m coming to put on a show for all the fans here and watching on television.
“Everyone has a plan until they miss their first 40 拳. We both have plans, but all that matters is if you can translate that into the ring. 風格上, I don’t think he’s fought anyone like me. It’s exciting because everyone knows what both of us are coming to do. It’s the bull versus the matador.”
ROGELIO MEDINA
“The fact that I’ve been sparring with David Benavidez in camp and have Alex Ariza around has me feeling very confident. I’m in great shape and will be ready for a great performance on fight night.
“I know that Plant likes to run and stay on the outside. Once he feels my power, I know he’s going to run even more. I’ve been making sure I’m in proper condition to chase him, cut the ring off and apply pressure.
“Everyone knows I like to fight coming forward. I’m fully confident in my abilities to get this win and earn another shot at the world title.”
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Premier Boxing Champions Presents a Bounty of Boxing With a Blockbuster Doubleheader Broadcast on Separate Networks From Two Sites Featuring Sensational Fights in The 147 & 168 Pound Divisions on Saturday, 二月 17

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Action Kicks Off With Victor Ortiz vs Devon Alexander In Primetime On FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 德州 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT
The Nightcap Features a Thrilling Clash Between Former Champions Danny Garcia and Brandon Rios Plus Exciting Champion David Benavidez Battling Ronald Gavril In A Rematch in Las Vegas on SHOWTIME 10 P.M. AND/7 P.M. PT
LAS VEGAS (二月. 14, 2018) – Fans can enjoy a six-fight boxing feast 這個星期六 as Premier Boxing Champions presents two shows on separate networks from two locations, showcasing matches in the welterweight and super middleweight divisions – two of the hottest divisions in the sport – 二月 17.
The evening will kick off with former welterweight world champions維克托·奧爾蒂斯 (32-6-2, 25 科斯) 和 德文亞歷山大 (27-4, 14 科斯) in a true crossroads battle live in primetime in the main event on FOX and FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas starting at 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT.
Also in televised action on the show, 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 (16-0, 10 科斯) will clash with Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 (38-8, 32 科斯) in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title elimination bout and sensational 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞 卡洛斯Balderas (3-0, 3 科斯), a first generation Mexican-American, 將在 Jorge Rojas (4-2-1, 2 科斯) 在輕量級比賽.
Following that will be a spectacular tripleheader live on SHOWTIME that will be headlined by former two-division champion 丹尼·加西亞 (33-1, 19 科斯) 爭奪前世界冠軍 布蘭登 “巴姆巴姆” 里奧斯 (34-3-1, 25 科斯). In televised undercard attractions, 168-pound champion 大衛Benavidez (19-0, 17 科斯) will defend his title against 羅納德Gavril (18-2, 14 科斯) in a rematch and 約爾德尼斯·格斯 (20-3, 9 科斯) 發生在 羅賓森 (24-2, 12 科斯) in an IBF 147-pound title elimination bout.
“Boxing fans are in for a real treat on 二月 17 as six exciting bouts will unfold in two shows on two separate networks. There are no NFL games, no NBA games and no MLB games. So get ready to binge watch boxing all night,” said Tim Smith, Vice President of Communications for Haymon Boxing. “These shows include something for every boxing fans – crossroads battles, championship clashes, contenders climbing the ladder to titles and a sensational prospect embarking on a brilliant career. It should be a fun night for the fans.”
Both shows hold significance in the 147-pound and 168-pound divisions. 加西亞, Alexander and Ortiz are all seeking to return to the welterweight championship ranks and Rios wants to stay in contention for his first welterweight crown. The 21-year-old Benavidez, the youngest current world champion, looks to be spectacular in the rematch with Gavril and continue on his ultimate goal of unifying the titles at 168 英鎊, while Plant, Medina and Gavril are seeking to get to where he is now.
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Sensational 2016 中美. Olympian Karlos Balderas Battles Jorge Rojas Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions On FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas in Primetime on Saturday, 二月 17 在 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT

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Former Champions Victor Ortiz & Devon Alexander Clash
In Headlining Welterweight Showdown & 不敗
Contender Caleb Plant Meets Rogelio “Porky” Medina In IBF
Super Middleweight Title Elimination in Co-Feature
STEP, TX. (二月 8, 2018) – 高度吹捧 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞 卡洛斯Balderas 將爭奪 Jorge Rojas in a six-round matchup live in primetime on Saturday, 二月 17 in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes action from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas with television covered starting at 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT.
Balderas vs. Rojas will be featured on fight night coverage, which is headlined by a 12-round duel between former welterweight world champions 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 (32-6-2, 25 科斯) 和 德文亞歷山大 (27-4, 14 科斯) in the main event and an a 12-round IBF super middleweight title elimination bout between undefeated contender 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 (16-0, 10 科斯) 和 Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 (38-8, 32 科斯) 在共同特徵.
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“It’s just speaks to who Karlos is that he has a televised spot on national TV,” 理查德·謝弗（Richard Schaefer）說, Ringstar Sports董事長兼首席執行官, Balderas’ 促進者. “He’s one of those once in a generation talents that combines power, style and grace. From his ring walk and how easily he dispatches opponents you can see this young man has star written all over him. 他有 “它” factor. He engages people and gets them all fired up. He has an amazing aura. He’s fun to watch and engaging. I’m expecting a great performance from him.”
The 21-year-old Balderas (3-0, 3 科斯), 第一代墨西哥裔美國人, 在美國競爭. 奧運拳擊隊 2016 里約熱內盧遊戲, 巴西. Balderas of Santa Maria, California turned pro last year and fought three times in 2017. He scored a knockout victory over Carlos Flores in his last fight on 十二月. 15.
“I’m very happy to be fighting on this card on FOX and FOX Deportes in primetime,” said Balderas. “It means more people can see that I’m here and I’m ready and I’m in great shape. We’ve been doing a bunch of different things in my training camp, like biking and swimming that I know will help me. My first three fights have finished very fast, so people haven’t seen my true speed and power. I have an explosiveness that I’d like to showcase more. I’ll look to show more of my speed and my boxing skill in this fight. I need more rounds and experience to progress. I want to box and move more, use my feet more in this fight. I’d like to do that, but we’ll see what happens.”
Rojas (4-2-1, 2 科斯) fought four times last year and is coming off a loss to Cesar Soriano in his last fight on 十月. 17. The 27-year-old Rojas of Puebla, Mexico will be fighting in the U.S. for the first time in his career.
“I’ve been given a great opportunity,” said Rojas. 我會去那裡, fight my heart out and try to do my best. Let the best man win. I’m going to do everything I can to represent my team and my city of Cholula. I’ve been training really hard to make the most of this chance. This is really big for me and I want to leave a good impression on the fans, no matter the result.”
Also featured on this exciting night of fights is former 154-pound champion 奧斯汀鱒魚 (30-4, 17 科斯), 誰需要對 胡安·德·天使 (20-7-1, 18 科斯) in a junior middleweight affair, former title challenger Thomas Williams Jr. (20-3, 14 科斯), 誰戰鬥 Humberto Velazco Torres (18-1-1, 12 科斯) 在10輪超中量級回合, 馬克·安東尼·埃爾南德斯(11-1, 3 科斯), 誰需要對 傑森羅薩里奧 (14-1, 11 科斯) in an eight-round middleweight fight and 154-pound contender 托尼·哈里森 (25-2, 20 科斯), who enters the ring looking to pick up a victory on his way to a second world title shot.
Rounding out the action is IBF Female Featherweight World Champion Jennifer Han (16-3-1, 1 KO), who fights out of El Paso and will defend her title against Bolivia’s Lizbeth Crespo (11-3, 3 科斯), plus Argentina’s Jonathan Pachado (1-0, 1 KO) 針對 Josh Ross (3-6-4) in a four-round lightweight fight, 不敗 Wesley Diana (1-0, 1 KO) in four rounds of lightweight action and Karlos’ brother 何塞·巴爾德拉斯 (2-0) in a four round bantamweight affair.
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球迷可以在FOX Sports GO上直播直播比賽, 英文或西班牙文通過FOX或FOX Deportes進行飼料可用. 可以在FOXSportsGO.com的台式機上以及通過App Store進行搏鬥。, 或連接的設備，包括蘋果電視, Android的電視, 消防電視, 的Xbox One和Roku公司. 此外, 所有節目也可以在SiriusXM頻道的FOX Sports上獲得 83 衛星收音機和在SiriusXM應用.
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Caleb Plant Las Vegas Media Workout Quotes & 照片

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Undefeated Contender Plant Battles Rogelio Medina in Super Middleweight World Title Eliminator Saturday, 二月 17 in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州
點擊 這裡 for Photos from Mario Serrano/Team Plant
LAS VEGAS (二月 7, 2018) – Undefeated super middleweight contender 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 hosted a media workout in Las Vegas 星期三 as he prepares for his world title eliminator showdown against Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 星期六, 二月 17 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, 得克薩斯州.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT and is headlined by a 12-round duel between former welterweight world champions 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 和 德文亞歷山大. 門票活動, 這是由TGB促銷推廣, 現已公開發售，並可以通過特瑪購買.
Here is what Plant had to say 星期四 from City Boxing Gym in Las Vegas:
迦勒植物
“Medina is a rough, tough competitor who comes to win every time. He puts it all on the line, so I expect it to be a great fight. He’s going to fight to the very end so I have to be ready.
“訓練營一直以優良的. A lot of fighters say this, but this truly has been my best camp. My sparring and my strength training has been on point. My weight is on point and I’m ready to put it all together on February 17.
“My team has done a great job putting me in a position to be at my best on fight night. We’re going to keep working so that everything finishes with me putting on a great performance in El Paso.
“It’s great to be fighting in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes. I know I’ll have a lot of eyes on me but I’m not going to let it affect what I do. I’m going to stay under control and execute the game plan we worked on.
“Caleb Truax just won the IBF title and after this fight I’ll be number two in that division. That’s definitely a fight that we want and will look to make happen after this one. David Benavidez is the fight I would want first after I win the IBF title.
“This is going to be a fun USA vs. Mexico fight and I’m looking to represent for my country. I think the competitiveness will be extremely high on fight night.
“I’m thankful to everyone who has supported me and I’m going to keep giving them great performances on 二月 17.”
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球迷可以在FOX Sports GO上直播直播比賽, 英文或西班牙文通過FOX或FOX Deportes進行飼料可用. 可以在FOXSportsGO.com的台式機上以及通過App Store進行搏鬥。, 或連接的設備，包括蘋果電視, Android的電視, 消防電視, 的Xbox One和Roku公司. 此外, 所有節目也可以在SiriusXM頻道的FOX Sports上獲得 83 衛星收音機和在SiriusXM應用.
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維克多·奧爾蒂斯vs. Devon Alexander El Paso, Texas Press Conference Quotes & 照片

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Primetime Matchup of Former Welterweight Champions Headlines
Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX體育 星期六,
二月 17 from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州
點擊 這裡 for Photos from Alan Mena/Premier Boxing Champions
STEP, TX. (一月 10, 2018) – 前中量級世界冠軍 “惡性” 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 和 德文亞歷山大 “大” went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference in El Paso, Texas to discuss their showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes 星期六, 二月. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT and features unbeaten contender 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 作戰 Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 in a 12-round 168-pound world title eliminator.
門票活動, 這是由TGB促銷推廣, 售價為 $200, $100, $60, $40, $25 and will go on sale 星期五. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
Also in attendance at Thursday’s press conference was former world champion 奧斯汀 “毫無疑問” 鱒魚 and women’s featherweight world champion Jennifer Han from El Paso, who will both compete in undercard attractions on 二月. 17.
Here is what the participants had to say Wednesday from the Wyndham El Paso Hotel:
維克托·奧爾蒂斯
“We’re warriors up here. Devon is not going to like me much come 二月 17 and I know I won’t like him much. This is business, because I’m here for the victory.
“I’ve been counted out many times in this sport. I’m not going to take any shortcuts in training, I’m just going to keep listening to what my coach wants me to do so I can be at my best.
“Being on this stage is very significant for me. Thankfully I have people who don’t stop believing in me. I’ve seen both sides and been in the middle. At this point, the only place I’m focused on going is up. It’s all in front of me.
“We have mutual respect for each other. He’s a tremendous fighter just like me. Everyone knows it will be two warriors stepping into the ring on 二月 17. We’re going to go all out. I’m going for a victory just like him.
“I’m going to keep coming forward until my hand is raised in victory. One day I will be the champion again and it starts 二月 17 in El Paso.”
德文亞歷山大
“Both of us are very good, skillful boxers and that should make for a great matchup. Everyone knows we both come to fight and have been world champions so it’s going to be exciting on fight night.
“This is going to be an excellent fight. I’ve known Victor for a long time, but this is going to be business on 二月 17. I think I’m the best fighter in the world, and I have to go prove that.
“Boxing is what I love to do. This is what I was born to do. I’m so thankful to my coach, 凱文·坎寧安, for sticking by me these last few years and helping get me back to this point.
“I’m excited about this fight and I know Victor is too. The fans in Texas are always fantastic and they should expect an action packed night. It’s an awesome feeling to be able to showcase my talent. This is what I’ve been working hard for.
“I’m an all-around good fighter and I think my speed and quickness will be the difference. No one can hit me when I’m at the top of my game.
“I don’t see this one going the distance. We’re both very hungry. We know that a loss puts us at the back of the line and neither of us can afford that.
“I’m really thankful to El Paso for hosting this fight. It’s going to be a great night and I’m happy to be the main event. Everyone should come out for a great show. It’s going to be lots of fire and fury. Victor and I are really coming to fight.”
AUSTIN TROUT
“I’m looking forward to fighting close to home. Many of you know I was born here in El Paso and grew up right across the road in Las Cruces, 新墨西哥. To be here again is surreal and it’s even more special being on a great card like this.
“This is where it all started for me. I’m going back to the roots of where I won a championship. It feels good to bring everything full circle. I’m blessed to be a part of this event.
“I’m really proud to be part of this card and this great night of boxing. I can’t wait to fight next to “The El Paso Sweetheart” Jennifer Han. I’ll be the “Las Cruces Tough Guy” on fight night and give everyone a great show.”
JENNIFER HAN
“I’m so excited to be part of this card. There is so much talent and it’s going to be an amazing show. We’re going to make El Paso extremely proud on 二月 17.
“I’ve been training very hard to fight my mandatory. She’s coming from Argentina to take my title so I need everyone to come out and support me on fight night.
“I’m a professional fighter and I love what I do. This is what I was born to do. I’m so excited to do this in front of my friends and my family and peers. Without the support of the El Paso community, 我不會在這裡.
“Women’s boxing is growing and growing and I’m proud to be a part of it. Come out and support us and we won’t let you down. It’s going to be a great show.”
JOSEPH JANIK, Ortiz’s Trainer
“I know that there is a great boxing community here in El Paso. Boxing is a part of the culture here and we’re glad to be a part of it.
“One of these fighters is about to take a big step forward in their career, but it doesn’t happen without a win on 二月 17. We’ve been in camp training hard and Victor will be ready.
“Victor is never in a bad fight and I expect this will be another great one. We have some new things coming and Victor is going to show you something you’ve never seen before. We plan on being victorious on 二月 17.”
凱文·坎寧安, Alexander’s Trainer
“This is definitely a crossroads fight for both guys. We’ve known Victor since he was like nine-years-old, fighting in the same region as him. This is business, because this is a crossroads fight for both guys in their careers and their lives.
“The winner of this fight will go on to bigger and better things and the loser has to get back at the end of the line. That’s not the plan for Devon, and Victor is in the way right now. Devon is going to be well prepared and I expect it will be an action packed fight.”
湯姆·布朗, TGB促銷總統
“It’s great to be back in El Paso with a big fight like this. It is truly a great fight town. I’m really looking forward to this card and I think the fans here are going to love it.
“Our main event is a true crossroads fight. Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander are battle-tested in one of the toughest and deepest divisions in boxing. The winner of this fight will be back on the path to a world title.
“Victor Ortiz brings an exciting, aggressive style and he always comes to fight. That’s why he’s one of the most entertaining fighters in the sport today. Devon Alexander has overcome some health issues and is back in the ring with one thing on his mind, to regain a world title.”
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球迷可以在FOX Sports GO上直播直播比賽, 英文或西班牙文通過FOX或FOX Deportes進行飼料可用. 可以在FOXSportsGO.com的台式機上以及通過App Store進行搏鬥。, 或連接的設備，包括蘋果電視, Android的電視, 消防電視, 的Xbox One和Roku公司. 此外, 所有節目也可以在SiriusXM頻道的FOX Sports上獲得 83 衛星收音機和在SiriusXM應用.
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美國VS. MEXICO IN PRIMETIME DUELS ON FOX!

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“惡性” Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander “大” Clash in Battle of Former Welterweight World Champions
更多! Undefeated Contender Caleb Plant Duels Rogelio “Porky” Medina in Super Middleweight Showdown in Co-Feature
Photo by Suzanne Teresa – 總理拳擊冠軍
Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州
星期六, 二月 17 在 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT
STEP, TX (一月 8, 2018) – “惡性” 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 和 德文亞歷山大 “大”headline a show topped by two USA vs. Mexico battles as the former welterweight champions meet in the 12-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes 星期六, 二月. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas with televised coverage starting at 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT.
In the co-main event unbeaten contender 迦勒 “甜蜜的手” 廠 將爭奪 Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 in a 12-round 168-pound world title eliminator.
門票活動, 這是由TGB促銷推廣, 售價為 $200, $100, $60, $40, $25 and will go on sale 星期五. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
也對卡, 托尼·哈里森 (25-2, 20 科斯) 發生在 豪爾赫·科塔 (27-2, 24 科斯) in a super welterweight showdown and 卡洛斯Balderas, 一 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞, will appear in a lightweight special attraction.
“This is a classic crossroads match in the truest sense. Both Devon Alexander and Victor Ortiz are battle-tested in one of the toughest, deepest divisions in boxing,” 說湯姆·布朗, TGB促銷總統. “Alexander has overcome some serious health issues and is looking to regain the welterweight championship. 奧爾蒂斯, also a former champion, has always come to fight and doesn’t back down from anyone. It promises to be an entertaining match for the fans in attendance at Don Haskins Center and those who tune in on FOX and FOX Deportes.”
奧爾蒂斯 (32-6-2, 25 科斯), a former 147-pound champion, has split time between boxing and acting throughout his recent career and brings a certain flare every time he steps into the ring. The 30-year-old native of Garden City, Kansas who now lives in Ventura, 加利福尼亞州, has faced some of the top names in the 147-pound division during his career. Ortiz won the welterweight title with unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto on April 16, 2011. Five months later he lost the title to Floyd Mayweather, JR. 淘汰賽. 奧爾蒂斯, 30, suffered a knockout loss to Andre Berto in 2016 on FOX and bounced back with a knockout victory over Saul Corral in his last fight on 七月 30 在FS1.
“I’m ready to give all I have to defeat Devon Alexander and get my crown back,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “My priority is to make a strong comeback and putting myself in a position to have my straps once again. I demonstrated what I was made of and did what I said I was going to do in my last fight. I’m facing a great fighter in Devon Alexander and someone I’ve known since we were kids. I don’t hate him, but I will not be his friend on fight night and he won’t be mine. I’m ready to prove everyone wrong starting on 二月. 17.”
亞歷山大 (27-4, 14 科斯) emerged on the scene with a unanimous decision victory over Randall Bailey for the welterweight title in 2012. He defended the title once before losing it to Shawn Porter in 2013. 自那以後, the 30-year-old Alexander of St. 聖路易斯, Missouri has been on a mission to regain the title. After losing to Amir Khan and Aaron Martinez, Alexander suffered another setback when he sought treatment for an addiction to painkillers. Fully healthy for the first time 三年, Alexander returned to the ring with a unanimous decision victory over Walter Castillo on FS1 on 十一月. 21.
“I’m excited to get back in there against a fighter like Victor Ortiz,” 亞歷山大說. “We’ve known each other a long time but never fought in the amateurs, so this should be interesting. My speed, quickness and smarts will win me this fight. Victor checks out sometimes when he can’t hit you, so my skills will be the difference. I’m ready for any challenge that’s brought my way. When I’m 100 百分, nobody can beat me.”
廠 (16-0, 10 科斯) won eight of his first nine fights by knockout, demonstrating power in both hands to go along with his boxing abilities. The 25-year-old climbed into the top ten of the 168-pound rankings with his last victory – a unanimous decision over Andrew Hernandez in Las Vegas on 七. 8. Medina represents a major step up for Plant and will give him an indication of just where the Ashland, Tennessee native stands in the division as he looks to become a mandatory challenger for the IBF title.
The 29-year-old Medina (38-8, 32 科斯) has squared off against some of the toughest boxers in the division, including current champion David Benavidez and former champions James DeGale and Badou Jack. Fighting out of Hermosillo, 索諾拉, Mexico lost by knockout to Benavidez on 五月 20, and bounced back with a knockout victory over Daniel Eduardo Yocupicio on 七. 1.
The FOX prime time broadcast will kick off a full night of boxing, leading into a doubleheader on SHOWTIME that features two-division world champion Danny Garcia versus Brandon Rios and 168-pound champion David Benavidez defending his title in a rematch against Ronald Gavril from Las Vegas.
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球迷可以在FOX Sports GO上直播直播比賽, 英文或西班牙文通過FOX或FOX Deportes進行飼料可用. 可以在FOXSportsGO.com的台式機上以及通過App Store進行搏鬥。, 或連接的設備，包括蘋果電視, Android的電視, 消防電視, 的Xbox One和Roku公司. 此外, 所有節目也可以在SiriusXM頻道的FOX Sports上獲得 83 衛星收音機和在SiriusXM應用.
在Twitter @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions, @FOX, @FOXDeportes和@Swanson_Comm並成為粉絲在Facebook上 www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions 和 www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. 可在亮點www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions.PBC 在FOX & FOX Deportes由Corona Extra贊助, 最好的啤酒.
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“惡性” Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander “大” Clash in Battle of Former Welterweight World Champions

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美國VS. MEXICO IN PRIMETIME DUELS ON FOX!
更多! Undefeated Contender Caleb Plant Duels Rogelio “Porky” Medina in Super Middleweight Showdown in Co-Feature
Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克薩斯州
星期六, 二月 17 在 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT
STEP, TX (一月 8, 2018) – “惡性” 維克托·奧爾蒂斯 和 德文亞歷山大 “大” headline a show topped by two USA vs. Mexico battles as the former welterweight champions meet in the 12-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes 星期六, 二月. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas with televised coverage starting at 8 P.M. AND/5 P.M. PT.
In the co-main event unbeaten contender 迦勒 “Sweethands” 廠 將爭奪 Rogelio “Porky” 梅迪納 in a 12-round 168-pound world title eliminator.
門票活動, 這是由TGB促銷推廣, 售價為 $200, $100, $60, $40, $25 and will go on sale 星期五. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
也對卡, 托尼·哈里森 (25-2, 20 科斯) 發生在 豪爾赫·科塔 (27-2, 24 科斯) in a super welterweight showdown and 卡洛斯Balderas, 一 2016 中美. 奧林匹亞, will appear in a lightweight special attraction.
“This is a classic crossroads match in the truest sense. Both Devon Alexander and Victor Ortiz are battle-tested in one of the toughest, deepest divisions in boxing,” 說湯姆·布朗, TGB促銷總統. “Alexander has overcome some serious health issues and is looking to regain the welterweight championship. 奧爾蒂斯, also a former champion, has always come to fight and doesn’t back down from anyone. It promises to be an entertaining match for the fans in attendance at Don Haskins Center and those who tune in on FOX and FOX Deportes.”
奧爾蒂斯 (32-6-2, 25 科斯), a former 147-pound champion, has split time between boxing and acting throughout his recent career and brings a certain flare every time he steps into the ring. The 30-year-old native of Garden City, Kansas who now lives in Ventura, 加利福尼亞州, has faced some of the top names in the 147-pound division during his career. Ortiz won the welterweight title with unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto on April 16, 2011. Five months later he lost the title to Floyd Mayweather, JR. 淘汰賽. 奧爾蒂斯, 30, suffered a knockout loss to Andre Berto in 2016 on FOX and bounced back with a knockout victory over Saul Corral in his last fight on 七月 30 在FS1.
“I’m ready to give all I have to defeat Devon Alexander and get my crown back,” 奧爾蒂斯說. “My priority is to make a strong comeback and putting myself in a position to have my straps once again. I demonstrated what I was made of and did what I said I was going to do in my last fight. I’m facing a great fighter in Devon Alexander and someone I’ve known since we were kids. I don’t hate him, but I will not be his friend on fight night and he won’t be mine. I’m ready to prove everyone wrong starting on 二月. 17.”
亞歷山大 (27-4, 14 科斯) emerged on the scene with a unanimous decision victory over Randall Bailey for the welterweight title in 2012. He defended the title once before losing it to Shawn Porter in 2013. 自那以後, the 30-year-old Alexander of St. 聖路易斯, Missouri has been on a mission to regain the title. After losing to Amir Khan and Aaron Martinez, Alexander suffered another setback when he sought treatment for an addiction to painkillers. Fully healthy for the first time 三年, Alexander returned to the ring with a unanimous decision victory over Walter Castillo on FS1 on十一月. 21.
“I’m excited to get back in there against a fighter like Victor Ortiz,” 亞歷山大說. “We’ve known each other a long time but never fought in the amateurs, so this should be interesting. My speed, quickness and smarts will win me this fight. Victor checks out sometimes when he can’t hit you, so my skills will be the difference. I’m ready for any challenge that’s brought my way. When I’m 100 百分, nobody can beat me.”
廠 (16-0, 10 科斯) won eight of his first nine fights by knockout, demonstrating power in both hands to go along with his boxing abilities. The 25-year-old climbed into the top ten of the 168-pound rankings with his last victory – a unanimous decision over Andrew Hernandez in Las Vegas on 七. 8. Medina represents a major step up for Plant and will give him an indication of just where the Ashland, Tennessee native stands in the division as he looks to become a mandatory challenger for the IBF title.
The 29-year-old Medina (38-8, 32 科斯) has squared off against some of the toughest boxers in the division, including current champion David Benavidez and former champions James DeGale and Badou Jack. Fighting out of Hermosillo, 索諾拉, Mexico lost by knockout to Benavidez on 五月 20, and bounced back with a knockout victory over Daniel Eduardo Yocupicio on 七. 1.
The FOX prime time broadcast will kick off a full night of boxing, leading into a doubleheader on SHOWTIME that features two-division world champion Danny Garcia versus Brandon Rios and 168-pound champion David Benavidez defending his title in a rematch against Ronald Gavril from Las Vegas.
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Lewkowicz Congratulates ‘Pilon’ Lara for Smashing KO of Briones

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Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz wishes to congratulate undefeated featherweight, 豪爾赫 “杵搗” Lara of Mexico, for his sensational stoppage of Mario Briones last Saturday night.
Fighting in the nationally televised semi-final bout in support of David Benavidez’s eighth-round KO over Rogelio “Porky” Medina at the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, 得克薩斯州, 拉拉 (29-0-2, 21 科斯) returned in impressive fashion from a 13-month layoff to TKO his countryman Briones (28-6-2, 21 科斯) 在第三輪.
迅, powerful and relentless, 拉拉, a 26-year-old southpaw from Guadalajara, dropped Briones twice in round two and then finished the job at 2:03.
The performance was particularly remarkable, considering Lara was coming off an extended layoff due to a hand injury suffered in his previous fight, a career-changing KO over multiple-time world champion Fernando Montiel, as well as a gunshot wound suffered in a botched robbery attempt in Mexico.
Lewkowicz says Lara will now be chasing the big game in his weight class, especially WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr.
“拉塞爾JR. has talked about moving up in weight,” 說Lewkowicz, “Pilon Lara would love to get him in the ring first and send him on his way. He is too strong and powerful for anyone at the weight. This was the most-watched broadcast of PBC on FSN and the world now knows he is a star on the rise.”
According to Lewkowicz, Lara was shaking off some ring rust while dominating the respectable Briones.

“As good as he looked, he is even more frightening at this weight,” 說Lewkowicz. “Jorge Lara will destroy any champion or top contender he fights. We are now working on getting one of them in the ring, starting with Gary Russell Jr. Congratulations to my latest new star in boxing for his sensational performance.”