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DANNY GARCIA KNOCKS OUT BRANDON RIOS IN WELTERWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER

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David Benavidez Remains Boxing’s Youngest World Champion With Unanimous Decision Over Ronald Gavril In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Njirimara
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Las Vegas (-Ahụ. 17, 2018) – Former two-division world champion Danny Garcia returned with a vengeance, knocking out Brandon Rios in a WBC Welterweight Title Eliminator in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Returning for the first time since dropping a close split-decision to Keith Thurman in a welterweight world championship unification fight in March of 2017, Garcia reminded fans of his position amongst boxing’s elite at 147 pounds with an early candidate for 2018 Knockout nke Year.
Garcia (34-1, 20 Kos) did his best work in the center of the ring, where he was able to box at a distance and fend off Rios’ furious pace. Rios, who returned in 2017 from a brief retirement, was most effective against the ropes where he gave Garcia trouble with his constant pressure and his favorite weapon – a wide overhand right.
In the ninth round with the fight where Garcia wanted it – in the center of the ring – the Philadelphia native landed a huge counter right to the chin that sent Rios flat on his back. Rios beat the count, but was clearly wobbly on his feet, forcing referee Kenny Bayless to halt the contest at 2:25 of the ninth.
“I felt the ring rust a little bit in the beginning,” Kwurula Garcia, who recorded the 20th knockout of his career. “He’s a good inside fighter and he was giving me some good uppercuts. M obi ọma, it was a good nine rounds. Ọ bịara na-alụ ọgụ. I came to box, I did that. I came to bang, and I gave the fans what they wanted – a knockout.
“I just noticed when I was getting my punches off he was standing right in front of me and I just let it go. As soon as I got the fight in the middle of the ring where I wanted I landed good shots. I was just letting my hands go and the punch landed.”
Mgbe agha ahụ, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray asked Garcia how the loss to Thurman affected him.
“The loss was tough. I have the mindset of a winner,” Garcia said. “I hate losing. I took it like a true champion and I bounced back like a true champion.
“I would love the rematch with Keith Thurman. It’s on him. Whenever he’s ready we’ll fight.”
WBA and WBC Champion Thurman isn’t the only potential blockbuster on the horizon for Garcia. Former welterweight champion and the WBC’s No. 1 ranked contender Shawn Porter looms for what would be a massive showdown between the former champions.
Mgbe agha ahụ, Rios (34-4-1, 24 Kos) was frustrated with the stoppage and promised to return.
“I’m mad. I don’t like going out like that,” Rios said. “I’m a warrior, I got back up and I wanted to continue. I guess they stopped it but I’m mad. I’m mad because I got up.
“I was doing good. I got lazy with the jab and he came over with the right hand and he caught me. I’m a warrior. I’m still in the game. I didn’t think he did much to hurt me. I think it was closer than what he thought it was. He just caught me with a lucky punch. I was ready to continue.”
Boxing’s youngest world champion, David Benavidez, left no questions in a rematch with Ronald Gavril, defending his WBC Super Middleweight World Championship with a dominating 12-round unanimous decision in Saturday si co-feature on SHOWTIME.
The 21-year-old Benavidez and Gavril had fought to a close split-decision in one of 2017’s best fights that saw Benavidez drop to the canvas in the final minute of the 12nke na nke ikpeazụ gburugburu. The Phoenix native had no trouble in the immediate rematch, utilizing a stiff jab and a steady diet of combo shots to win a near-shutout over the game Gavril.
Benavidez (20-0, 17 Kos) wore down Gavril with an intelligent body attack, pounding the midsection to open up power shots and jabs to the head. Benavidez had his best round in the fourth, connecting on a huge right uppercut that nearly floored Gavril – who appeared to be saved by the ropes – and then pounced with a series of damaging combo shots.
Benavidez appeared to hurt his right hand in the second half of the fight and stepped off the gas in the 10th, 11th and 12th. But Benavidez, who connected on 41 percent nke ike ya gbaa, still landed the harder shots and utilized a stiff left jab to keep Gavril largely at bay.
“I knew he was going to come aggressive. He’s a one-trick opponent,” Benavidez said. “I knew I could jab and box him all day. When I saw the opening I took it. I didn’t knock him out though – he’s a tough son of a gun.
“Both my hands hurt but I have that warrior’s mentality so I kept pushing.
“I want to be the best in division. So whoever they put in front of me that’s what I want to do.”
Gavril (18-3, 14 Kos) didn’t make any excuses for dropping what was an action-packed affair that was scored 119-109 na 120-108 ugboro abụọ.
“He tried to box me on the outside,” Gavril said. “It was good fight. He was the better man tonight. Gịnị ka m nwere na-ekwu? I want to go back in the gym and come back stronger.”
In the opening bout of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Yordenis Ugas scored the biggest win of his career, knocking out Ray Robinson in the seventh round of an IBF Welterweight Eliminator.
Ugas (21-3, 10 Kos) now holds the IBF’s No. 2 position to undefeated champion Errol Spence Jr.
Ugas, a former amateur standout who is now 6-0 since moving up to the 147-pound class, set the tone with a knockdown in the closing minute of the opening round. Robinson (24-3, 12 Kos) survived and was later deducted a point for hitting after the bell as the fourth round came to a close. The illegal punch floored an unexpected Ugas, who rebounded and continued to dominate the subsequent rounds.
In the opening minute of the seventh, the 31-year-old Ugas landed a massive right that floored Robinson, who beat the count but was clearly hurt. Ugas unleashed an onslaught with a series of combos, forcing referee Robert Byrd to step in to halt the contest at 1:05 with Robinson defenseless against the ropes.
Ugas landed 51 percent of his power shots and was comfortably ahead on all three judges at the time of the stoppage.
“I felt like I was the stronger fighter by far and he didn’t hurt me,” said Ugas. “He lost a point for hitting me after the bell sounded, and knocked me down, but even that didn’t hurt me. He was very awkward and his style threw off my timing.
“Luckily I was able to land body shots that I knew were hurting him. I was able to dictate the pace and we never in trouble.
“I want Errol Spence next. Everyone wants Errol.”
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Tensions Flare At Final Press Conference For Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios Welterweight World Title Eliminator

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David Benavidez Promises To Knock Out Ronald Gavril In WBC Super Middleweight World Championship Rematch In Co-Feature Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
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Las Vegas (-Ahụ. 15, 2018) – Two-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Danny Garcia na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Brandon Rios faced off Thursday at the final press conference for their WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator a Saturday, February 17live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center, na n'ihu site Premier Boxing agbachitere.
Garcia, who returns for his first bout since a unification showdown with Keith Thurman, promised to put on a show, while a confident Rios assured he was 100 percent prepared for what he deemed a “make or break” agha.
Saturday si co-main event stole the show Thursday as undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez promised to send top-rated contender Ronald Gavril into retirement in their anticipated rematch of a thrilling 2017 split-decision. Gavril, who floored Benavidez in the final minute of their Fight of the Year nominee, promised a different outcome in Saturday si rematch.
The SHOWTIME egwuregwu Boxing telecast na-amalite mgbe 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. PT with welterweight contenders Yordenis Ugas na Ray Robinson facing offin an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
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Here is what the fighters had to say from Rhythm & Riffs Lounge in Las Vegas:
Danny Garcia
“I took a little under a year off just to enjoy my life. I’ve worked hard my whole life; I’ve been boxing for 20 afọ. I just wanted to be a regular person and let my mind rest, spend time with my daughter and enjoy some of my money.
“Karịa ihe ọ bụla, I just felt like I needed the rest. It wasn’t about the hunger because I’ve always had passion for the sport. M hụrụ n'anya ọkpọ. I love the competition.
“I’m back now and I’ve been in camp for three months. M na-azụ ike. I feel great and I feel confident.
“It was a close fight against Thurman. I walked out of there with no injuries. Thurman was the one with the elbow injury, so he took more punishment than me. I could easily be unified champion of the world right now. Ná ngwụsị nke ụbọchị, I’m a champion. That’s my mindset. What doesn’t break me, makes me stronger.
“It feels great to be from Philly right now. The atmosphere is crazy. When the Eagles won the Super Bowl, it felt like I won. They motivated me to go out there and do what I have to do.
“It’s the Danny Garcia show so I’m going to go in there and do what I want to do. I’m going to dictate the pace. If we want to bang, we can bang. If we want to box, we can box.
“I’ve faced fighters that came straight at me before. I’ve faced fighters that moved. I’m prepared for whatever. I’m a young veteran in the sport and what made me a true champion is adapting to anything and overcoming adversity. If I have to overcome adversity na satọde n'abalị, then I’m going to do that because that’s what I was built for.
“I need to get a victory na satọde n'abalị. I can’t overlook anybody. I’ve seen some crazy things happen in boxing. One punch can change everything, so I’m just focused na satọde n'abalị.”
Brandon Rios
“Adịla m njikere 100 percent. I’m ready to give the fans an exciting show and that’s what I’ve prepared for. That’s my style. I always come forward and I come to fight. We ain’t dancing, we’re going to be fighting.
“Robert Garcia has always been my brother. He’s a brother from another mother. It felt great to be back with Robert Garcia and I’m just ready for the fight now. Him and Donald Leary have me confident in myself, and that’s the most important thing.
“I’m going to take advantage of every opportunity. This can make or break me. I’m doing everything right in training and dieting. I usually say I can’t wait until weigh-ins but this time I can’t wait until Saturday.
“There’s no weight issue at all. I’m perfectly on-weight right now. I’m perfectly fine health-wise, there’s no injuries. M 100 percent ready.”
DAVID BENAVIDEZ
“I’m going to put Gavril into retirement after this fight. M na-aga ịkụ aka ya. This is going to be the fight of the night so you guys don’t want to miss it. He’s not going to want to box again after I get done with him.
“He dropped me but I wasn’t hurt at any point of that fight. I got back up and smiled. I did not feel his power at all.
“It wasn’t a tough decision to give him a rematch because it was a great fight. I just want to give the fans the fights they want to see. They said the first one was a war, let’s make this one a war too.
“I’m not offended by Gavril’s talk because he’s a good fighter. This is just more hype for the fight and more motivation for me to go in there and make it a war.
“Oge nke a, there’s going to be a little bit more boxing. I really want to put this guy away so in order to do that, I need to step up every part of my game.”
Ronald Gavril
“In the first fight, I proved to everybody that I have the skill and the power to be the best in this division. I thought that I won the fight, especially with the knockdown. So now, I had more than eight weeks to prepare for this fight when I only had four weeks for the first fight. I’m better now.
“I was not surprised Benavidez gave me the rematch because it was such a good fight. I think Benavidez talks to much. He said before the first fight that he was coming to stop me in four rounds or five rounds. He cannot stop me. Ma ugbu a,, he said the same thing before this fight. He can’t do that. Why do you think he got a new fitness coach?”
YORDENIS UGAS
“Moving up from 140 ka 147 na 2016 has been great for me. Putting on the extra weight only makes me stronger.
“I’m ready to fight Robinson. M na-eche 100 percent and after I fight him na satọde, I’m looking forward to fighting (Errol) Spence if I’m successful.
“I’m going to jump on the fact that I have length and reach on him. I have the height advantage. I can find a way to come in and attack the body first.
“Nke a bụ maa nnukwu ọgụ nke ọrụ m. It’s an eliminator so I’m going for the win na satọde n'abalị.”
RAY ROBINSON
“At one point, I used to put a lot of pressure on myself because of my name. I put so much pressure on myself that I even think I lost a couple fights. I look up to Sugar Ray Robinson, but I’m here to put my own footprints in the sand.
“I have learned from every fight and gotten better every fight as a pro and as a person. I have a great team now and they have only added to my craft.
“I feel confident. I did all of the hard work in the gym with my team. This is the easy part. I can box with a blindfold on. That’s the one thing I know how to do – agha. Na Satọde, all of my hard work is going to pay off.”
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Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios Plus David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril and Yordenis Ugas vs. Ray Robinson Fight Week Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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Saturday, -Ahụ. 17, Ndụ na SHOWTIME si Mandalay Bay Ihe Center na Las Vegas & Okwu site Premier Boxing agbachitere
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Las Vegas (February 14, 2018) – Two-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Danny Garcia na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Brandon Rios hosted a media workout in Las Vegas on Wednesday ahead of WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator this Saturday, February 14 live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center, na n'ihu site Premier Boxing agbachitere.
Na ngalaba-isi omume, undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez na n'elu-gosiri contender Ronald Gavril meet in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast begins at 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. PT with welterweight contenders Yordenis Ugas na Ray Robinson facing offin an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
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Here is what the fighters had to say from House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Wednesday:
Danny Garcia
“I’m just hungry for this fight. At the end of the day I have the passion for boxing, and I love the competition. That’s what motivates me and that’s what has motivated me to get back in there and get back on top. It all starts na satọde n'abalị.
“I can’t worry about what [Brandon] is doing. At the end of the day I know he trained his heart out for this fight and this is an opportunity of a lifetime for him. Nke a bụ nnukwu agha n'ihi na m. I have to go in there and show that I’m one of the best fighters in the world. I just have to go in there and be Danny Garcia.
“It’s great to be back here in Vegas. This is a big-fight atmosphere and it just motivates me. I feel good and I can’t wait to go in there and fight.
“I’m going to do a little bit of everything, it just depends how I feel. I’m gonna bang, I’m gonna box. M na-aga kwado ya. I’m going to do everything.
“I try to knock everyone out in the first round. I’ll go and get that check. Twelve rounds or less. I’d like to get it done in under eight or six. But if not I’ll go 12 agba. I have a great team and I’ve been training hard.
“I don’t blame Keith Thurman for not wanting to fight me again. I wouldn’t want to fight me two times in row. My journey and my superstardom start again na satọde n'abalị. My job then is to show the work and that I’m still one of the superstars of this sport.
“M 29 years old and in the prime of my career. It starts now. I’m ready to get back on track.
“I represent Philly wherever I go. I represent all Latinos all around the world. When you’re a world champion boxer you represent everyone around the world.
“He likes to bang…ka anyị mee ya. I feel like I’m the stronger man and there’s no need to back up. If that’s what it takes to get the job done.”
Brandon Rios
“Adịla m njikere. I’ve been training really hard and I’m focused and dedicated to the boxing game. In the past I was immature and just being a kid and being a dork and just going with heart and balls – that’s what I was doing it with. But now I want to get back to the top and I know what it takes to get there.
“I don’t care what the critics say because at the end of the day that’s what they are, just critics. It’s all good. I can tell you right now I’m in shape. M na arọ ama.
“Everyone knows the way I fight. Going all out is my style. I’ll walk through brick walls to get the victory. Everyone will see na satọde night the new and improved Bam Bam.
“Think about why I looked like [crap] mgbe ikpeazụ m agha. I’ve been through wars after wars and wars in my previous fights, and that takes a toll on your body. It happens. And I realized it and I took a step back and I wasn’t doing it right with dieting and training. I was doing it with heart and balls.
“Now I feel rejuvenated and fresh. So you will see the new and improved Brandon. I feel young and not war-shot, or whatever you guys want to call it. I want to go out there and prove everyone wrong. I’m going to prove every one of you wrong. There’s going to be a smile on my face when I win this fight and I will put up my middle finger to all of you.
“Danny’s a strong fighter and he has power in both hands. He’s a great counter-puncher. One thing I like is he doesn’t move or run, he likes to bang it out, and that suits my style better. But if he does run, we’ll be ready for that too. I sparred with young guys, ya mere m njikere.
“Thanks to all of you guys for calling me out, and calling me a cherry, or whatever. Ahụrụ m ya n'anya. It’s all good. That’s the chip on my shoulder I got. I’m not a cherry, I might be a wild berry, but I’m not a cherry.”
DAVID BENAVIDEZ
“The preparation we had for this camp was amazing. Three months in training camp, we made a lot of changes for this fight and we’re ready to go in there and take care of business.
“Winning the title changed my confidence but it changed my work too. Now I know everybody is gunning for my title and I don’t want to let it go. All the work and sacrifice it took for me to get this – I’m not going to let it go.
“M na-eche nnọọ ike. The weight is good. I feel amazing and you guys are going to see it comeSaturday.
“I don’t think Gavril can do any better than he did in the last fight. He’s a one trick pony and he doesn’t have many tricks left, he’s getting old. We’ve been working on a lot of different styles for this fight and I feel more than ready.
“I’m very motivated. I stayed very dedicated to this training camp. I’m ready to go in there and play no games. I’m going to do what I say and I’m going to knock Gavril out.
“I feel I could have done better in the first fight. Having everybody tell me Gavril should have won and him talking a lot of smack, it’s the motivation and drive that I needed to train the way I did in this camp.
“The sickness during the first fight took a lot out of me but my mentality is that I’m a warrior and I’m always going to push through it no matter what. Oge nke a, we didn’t have any injuries or sickness so I can’t wait to put on a show na satọde.
“This is the first time I’ve really had a chip on my shoulder. All the hard work it took for me to get this belt, and people say it was just given to me? No way, I’m going to go in there and show why I’m the youngest champion in the super middleweight division.
“I want to become the best in the division. I want to earn every victory and fight the best. I would love to fight the World Boxing Super Series winner. I’ll be ready for anybody. I worked so hard to get this, nobody can take it from me.
“I’m thinking it will be a knockout around Round 5. It’s going to be a combination of the body and chin. It’s not really looking for the knockout, it’s just setting it up. I’m not going in just throwing haymakers, but I’ll set it up and if it comes, it will come in spectacular fashion.”
Ronald Gavril
“I trained a little bit different this time. I had way more time than the first fight to prepare. Last time was four weeks, this time I had a full 10 weeks. I have done a lot of rounds of sparring and a lot of work related to this fight.
“I learn after every fight. From the first fight against Benavidez, I learned even more because it was a tough, tight fight.
“His people tried to make him a superstar before he fought me. I don’t know what people said after the first fight, but they should wait until after the rematch. I’m the stronger fighter.
“The difference in this fight is going to be who boxes smarter. I feel I’m the smarter fighter because if I need to box, I box; if I need to put pressure, I put pressure. I can adapt.
“I think this is going to be the fight of the year. It’s going to be special. The fans should all come see this fight because it’s going to be amazing with two warriors.
“I’m not looking for a knockout. I’m looking to win every round. But I also don’t want to leave it in the judges’ hands like last time, otú ahụ ka anyị ga-ahụ ihe na-eme Saturday.
“I’m ready to win. It would be a dream come true. This is why I came here to America from Romania.”
YORDENIS UGAS
“We are both good fighters. But I am ready to put on the fight of the night for the fans and I will be victorious.
“I’m more than ready to get back in the ring. I know what’s at stake. This is a title eliminator and it is the biggest fight of my career. I’m ready to get even better and show the world that I’m ready to be at that top tier of boxing.
“Because of the intensity of this fight, I think it has the potential to be the fight of the night. This is going to shine over all the other fights.”
RAY ROBINSON
“Training camp was perfect. My team did everything to prepare me for this fight. I dotted every ‘I’ and crossed every ‘T’ for this fight. This was one of the best camps I’ve had and I’m excited to get in the ring na satọde.
“Carrying Sugar Ray’s name is obviously a pleasure. Growing up, I had a lot of pressure on myself with my name being Ray Robinson. Sometimes I think I even lost fights because I put too much pressure on myself having that name. So now, I make sure I don’t put too much pressure on myself.
“This is the type of fight that I roll out of bed for. You get tired of fighting regular guys. I’m an old school fighter – I love fighting guys that look good on paper and nobody knows who’s going to win and it’s up to his camp and my camp. I haven’t been this excited for a fight in a long time.
“I expect hell. That’s how I’ve been preparing. If it’s anything less than that, he’ll be sorry. That’s how I’ve been training – like we’re fighting for a world title. I’m going to bring all the hardship I’ve had in my life into this fight na satọde n'abalị.
“I’m an old school fighter. I’ll fight people in their grandma’s back yard if I have to. Ọ dịghị mkpa onye m na-alụ ọgụ. I’ll just do it Kimbo Slice-style. Once we conquer Saturday, we are supposed to fight Errol Spence and even if that doesn’t happen, we’re looking for a world title. Errol Spence, (Keith) Thurman, M njikere mkpatụ.
“Every time we put the gloves on, we want to do something special. Especially with this fight being on SHOWTIME, we just made sure we prepared the right way. But it doesn’t matter if it’s on TV or not, we still have to put on a good fight.
“Each fight that I have is a stepping stone in my career. This is no different just because it’s in Vegas. I’m not going to put too much pressure on myself and blow this up and make it bigger than what it needs to me. Vegas, the crowds, ọkụ – that’s all cool and dandy but at the end of the day I still have to do my job.”
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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, February 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, Texas na 8 p.m. NA/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. NA/7 p.m. Pt
Las Vegas (-Ahụ. 14, 2018) – Fans can enjoy a six-fight boxing feast a Saturday 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 – na February 17.
The evening will kick off with former welterweight world championsVictor Ortiz (32-6-2, 25 Kos) na Devon Alexander (27-4, 14 Kos) 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. NA/5 p.m. Pt.
Also in televised action on the show, Keleb “Sweethands” Osisi (16-0, 10 Kos) will clash with Rogelio “Porky” Medina (38-8, 32 Kos) in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title elimination bout and sensational 2016 U.S. Olympia Karlos Balderas (3-0, 3 Kos), a first generation Mexican-American, ga-on Jorge Rojas (4-2-1, 2 Kos) na a fechaa egwuregwu.
Following that will be a spectacular tripleheader live on SHOWTIME that will be headlined by former two-division champion Danny Garcia (33-1, 19 Kos) alụ mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios (34-3-1, 25 Kos). In televised undercard attractions, 168-pound champion David Benavidez (19-0, 17 Kos) will defend his title against Ronald Gavril (18-2, 14 Kos) in a rematch and Yordenis Ugas (20-3, 9 Kos) na-ewe ke Ray Robinson (24-2, 12 Kos) in an IBF 147-pound title elimination bout.
“Boxing fans are in for a real treat on February 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. Garcia, 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 pound, while Plant, Medina and Gavril are seeking to get to where he is now.
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Danny Garcia Philadelphia Media Workout Quotes & Photos

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With Quotes & Photos from Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe of the
Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles
Two-Division Champion Battles Former Champion Brandon Rios in Welterweight World Title Eliminator Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, February 17 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Okwu site Premier Boxing agbachitere
Pịa EBE A for Photos from Chet Susslin/SHOWTIME
Filadelfia (February 9, 2018) – One day after the city celebrated its first Super Bowl championship, abụọ na-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Danny “Ngwa” Garcia was joined by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Dannell Ellerbe at a media workout in Philadelphia as Garcia prepares for his welterweight world title eliminator against former champion Brandon Rios Saturday, February 17 na-na SHOWTIME si Mandalay Bay Ihe Center na Las Vegas.
The Premier Boxing Champions event also features undefeated super middleweight world champion David Benavidez na n'elu-gosiri contender Ronald Gavril squaring-off in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision. TheShowtime egwuregwu ọkpọ telecast-amalite mgbe 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. Pt na , welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas alụ Ray Robinson in an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Mayweather n'ọkwá na TGB n'ọkwá, ndị na ere ugbu a na dị na AXS.com.
Here is what Garcia, Ellerbe, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe and Danny’s father and trainer, Angel Garcia had to say Friday from DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
Danny Garcia
“Ná ngwụsị nke ụbọchị, everyone at welterweight has to prove themselves. The pieces will fall into place. Eventually we’ll all fight each other. I’m just going to keep taking it one fight at a time.
“I’m excited to get back in the ring. I feel rejuvenated. My body feels fresh. Training camp has gone really well and now it’s time to get in there and go to work.
“I learned from the Keith Thurman fight not to leave anything in the hands of the judges. It was a close fight that could have gone either way. I have to go for the kill, so it is what it is.
“I was just enjoying myself for a little bit after the Thurman fight. I knew that I’d be back so it was good to get some time with my family and away from boxing. Now I’m back and ready to go.
“This is a new chapter in my career. There are new obstacles to overcome. Just like I’ve always had in my career. I’m going to take it one fight at a time so I can get back to where I belong.
“Once you’re a champion, you’re always a champion. On February 17 I’m going to show everyone why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
“I’ve had my best performances in Las Vegas against Amir Khan and Lucas Matthysse. Las Vegas is where the stars fight so I’m happy to be fighting there again.
“I’ve been preparing for everything. I’ve been working on boxing and brawling; it’ll just depend how I feel when the fight starts. I’m going to be ready for 12 rounds regardless.”
DANNELL ELLERBE, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker
“Just to know how starving Philadelphia has been for a Super Bowl championship, and to bring the first one, it’s a great feeling. These fans give you energy and make you play better.
“It’s all love between the Philly athletes. We all show up for each other’s events and support each other. That’s really big to have a supportive community and I’m sure everyone will be rooting for Danny ọzọ Saturday.”
Mmụọ ozi Garcia, Danny si Nna & Ọzụzụ
“Brandon Rios is not going to be an easy opponent. Nke a na-aga na-a oké agha. Rios is a very tough fighter. There’s no way this is going to be an easy fight and Danny knows that.
“Danny knows he can’t take anything lightly because Brandon Rios will be prepared. But he’s not going to win. Danny Garcia has never taken a beating; he gives them out.
“Brandon Rios better keep his hands up. We’ll be ready in one week for Danny Garcia to be at his best. You’re going to see him once again show his great skills.”
Leonard ELLERBE, CEO nke Mayweather n'ọkwá
“Garcia vs. Brandon Rios is a great stylistic matchup. Rios is a very aggressive fighter who likes to put pressure on. Danny is a boxer-puncher, but I think you see that Danny really comes forward. He’s a guy who’s boxing skills are underrated.
“Danny Garcia has been a unified champion and shown he’s one of the best fighters in the world. Dị Ka February 17, he’s going to make a big statement. There’s a lot of justified talk about other welterweights, but Danny Garcia is a name in this division who is here to stay.
“The Benavidez vs. Gavril rematch is a fantastic fight. It’s a fight people have been looking for since the first time they faced off. I think it’s going to live up to what everyone has expected. I know Ronald has made some adjustments, and I’m sure Benavidez has made some too. I think it’s going to be an all-out war.”
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Brandon Rios Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes and Photos

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Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios, Plus David Benavidez vs.
Ronald Gavril Super Middleweight World Title Rematch Takes Place Saturday, February 17 Live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay
Events Center in Las Vegas
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNG Telecast at 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. Pt
Pịa EBE A for Photos from Idris Erba/Team Brandon Rios
LOS ANGELES (-Ahụ. 7, 2018) – Mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios hosted a Los Angeles media workout Wednesday in advance of his welterweight title eliminator against Danny “Ngwa” Garcia Saturday, -Ahụ. 17, na-na OGE IHE NKIRI from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Na ngalaba-mma nke Showtime egwuregwu ọkpọ telecast (10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. Pt), undefeated super middleweight world champion David Benavidez na n'elu-gosiri contender Ronald Gavril square-off in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision.
In the telecast opener, welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas osobo Ray Robinson in an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Mayweather n'ọkwá na TGB n'ọkwá, ndị na ere ugbu a na dị na AXS.com.
Ebe a bụ ihe alụso nwere ikwu Wednesday from NGBA Boxing Gym:
Brandon Rios
“I’m training really hard and I’m ready to get back in the ring. My weight is perfect right now and I’m just ready to give the fans a great show.
“This is the kind of fight that I asked for because I know that beating a guy like Danny Garcia will mean a lot to my career and put me on the fast track to accomplish my goals.
“Danny has a lot of power on his hook. He throws it hard and is accurate. We’ve worked hard to prepare for this moment and I’m excited.
“Having Robert Garcia here makes me much happier in training. I love the instructions from him and Donald Leary, and I love having them as my corner. Sparring the young guys in Robert’s gym really has helped me. Those guys are hungry and always pushing to prove themselves. I have to keep elevating my game.
“As long as I beat Danny Garcia, I know that it puts me back to the top of this division. I’m here again and I’m doing it right this time. I want to make the most of this part of my career. I don’t want to ever wonder ”what if?'”
“M na-aga iji nweta. That’s my mentality. I’m going into this fight with that same hunger and drive to never be defeated. I’m going to do whatever I have to do to win this fight.
“We’re expecting to fight the best version of Danny Garcia. I know he had his first loss and wants his title back, so he’ll be prepared. I think we’re going to give the fans a great show.
“I feel rejuvenated and more mature than ever before. I’ve already been to the top. I just want to do things right this time so I can get back up there and stay there. I’m taking this camp very seriously to be at my best on February 17. I’m going to go out there and execute the game plan.
“We’re going to give 150 tickets to first responders of the Las Vegas incident last year and it means a lot to me and my whole team. Those men and women work very hard and put their lives on the line to protect us all around the world. It means a lot to me for them to come to this show.”
Robert Garcia, Rios’ Ọzụzụ
“For this fight Brandon has been so motivated and training so hard. He’s very close to weight already and we’ve had more than enough rounds of sparring.
“Brandon is like my little brother and he’s definitely part of the family. I’ve always been in touch with him even when I wasn’t training him. When we agreed to team up again, the promise was that he had to stay healthy and train hard and show us that he wants to be champion again. Since that day, he’s been on a mission. He’s doing it the right way.
“Danny Garcia is a great two-division world champion. We expect him to be confident and I’m sure he’s training hard to get a good win. Brandon is going to be motivated to give everyone a great fight. His mind set is to go out and beat Danny Garcia and that’s what he’s going to do.
“Brandon is training hard to do what people don’t believe he can do. His confidence is like never before. I see the same Brandon that we’ve seen in the best moments of his career.”
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Philadelphia-Native & Two-Division World Champion Danny Garcia Talks Underdog Mentality for Hometown Philadelphia Eagles & Ebu amụma Victory na Super Bowl LII

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Garcia ewe on kpụrụ onye mmeri Brandon Rios na welterweight World Title Eliminator Saturday, February 17 Ndụ na SHOWTIME si Mandalay Bay Ihe Center na Las Vegas
Filadelfia (January 31, 2018) – Philadelphia-nwa afọ abụọ-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Danny “Ngwa” Garcia ka tọrọ na underdog ọrụ ọtụtụ ugboro n'oge a ọrụ ahụ nke hụrụ ya imeri a owot n'elu akaebe. Dị nnọọ ka Garcia meriri Amir Khan na Lucas Matthysse abụọ ya kasị ukwuu Enwee Mmeri, Garcia si n'obodo Philadelphia Eagles ga-ele anya na iwe iwe na-emegide nke a Sunday na Super Bowl LII megide New England Patriots.
“Mgbe ị na-na na na onye underdog, ọ bụ ihe niile gbasara iji ike ahụ na na na iwe na-egosi na Obi Abụọ na i nwere ike ime ihe ọ bụla,” Kwurula Garcia. “Ị dị nnọọ nwere na zuru kweere na onwe gị na i nwere ike imeri ihe ọ bụla.”
N'ihi na fighter nke ka bi na ụgbọ okporo ígwè n'obodo ya, dị nnọọ ka ọtụtụ egwuregwu Fans ke ebe, Eagles eweta n'ụlọ a Super Bowl mmeri ga-abụ njedebe nke na nwata nrọ.
“M na a na-ekiri Eagles kemgbe m bụ obere nwa ewu,” Kwurula Garcia. “Mgbe m bụ obere m kwagara a obi ebe football bụ mkpa n'ezie na na nyeere m aka-ada na ịhụnanya na-egwu egwuregwu.”
Garcia duru ya obodo nile a ọrụ na hụrụ ya merie utu aha na ibu fechaa na welterweight, mgbe ndikan n'elu alụso ndị dị otú ahụ dị ka Khan, Matthysse, Lamont Peterson, Zab Juda, Robert Guerrero, Erik Morales na Paulie Malignaggi. Garcia agha Philadelphia abụọ ọgụ gara aga mgbe ọ napụtara a knockout mmeri maka obodo ya Fans na Liacouras Center na Temple University.
“E nwere ihe a ike ka Philly egwuregwu Fans,” Kwurula Garcia. “'Rocky’ nyeere ebu na yiri onyinyo nke anyị ndị mmadụ. M aha ya bụ nwa m nwaanyị Philly n'ihi na ọ pụtara nnọọ na m na-anọchi anya obodo a. Ihe niile m na-eme bụ maka Philly. M na mgbe rọrọ banyere Eagles emeri ndị Super Bowl.”
Garcia na-enwe olileanya na-eso elu a Super Bowl mmeri ya n'obodo Philadelphia Eagles na a mmeri nke onwe ya mgbe ọ na-ewe ke mbụ mmeri Brandon Rios na a welterweight ụwa aha eliminator Saturday, February 17 na-na SHOWTIME si Mandalay Bay Ihe Center na Las Vegas.
“Nke a na-aga ịbụ a nnukwu ọnwa maka Philadelphia,” Kwurula Garcia, “Echere m na anyị na-aga na-eti New England 28-17. M ka na-echeta ụzọ Super Bowl megide New England ka ọ bụ ụnyaahụ. Na ọnwụ soworo m na m maara na ọ nwere maka otu na obodo oke. Nke a bụ anyị ohere maka payback.
“M ike na-eche ịhụ Eagles merie Super Bowl na mgbe m na-aga aga Las Vegas na a di na nwunye nke izu, na Philly na m azụ, iti Brandon Rios.”
Garcia vs. Rios akụkọ ndị SHOWTIME egwuregwu Boxing telecast na-atụmatụ na rematch n'etiti unbeaten super Middleweight n'ụwa onye mmeri David Benavidez na n'elu-gosiri contender Ronald Gavril. Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Mayweather n'ọkwá na TGB n'ọkwá, ndị na ere ugbu a na dị na AXS.com.
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Yordenis Ugas na Ray Robinson Nsogbu na IBF 147-Pound Title Mkpochapu Match Ndụ SHOWTIME Saturday, February 17 si Mandalay Bay na Las Vegas & N'ihu site Premier Boxing agbachitere

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Two-Division onye mmeri Danny Garcia ewe On kpụrụ World onye mmeri Brandon Rios na Main Omume & 168-Pound onye mmeri David Benavidez ọnọ Mbụ na Rematch Against Top contender Ronald Gavril na Co-Njirimara

 

 

 

 

 

Las Vegas (January 30, 2018) - welterweight contenders Yordenis Ugas na Ray Robinson ga-esere na a 12-gburugburu IBF 147-paụnd aha mkpochapu n'obi-ebi ndụ na SHOWTIME Saturday, February 17 si Mandalay Bay na Las Vegas na ihe omume n'ihu site Premier Boxing agbachitere

 

 

 

 

 

Ugas vs. Robinson kicks apụ a SHOWTIME egwuregwu Boxing tripleheader na 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. Pt na-headlined site a agha n'etiti abụọ-nkewa mmeri Danny Garcia na-ewere on mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Brandon Rios na a welterweight aha eliminator. The ngalaba-mma ga-ahụ 168-paụnd n'ụwa onye mmeri David Benavidez ịgbachitere ya na aha na a rematch megide n'elu-gosiri super Middleweight contender Ronald Gavril.

 

 

 

 

 

Nke a welterweight showdown ga-contested maka IBF nọmba abụọ ọnọdụ maka aha ẹkenịmde undefeated mmeri Errol Spence Obere.

 

 

 

 

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Mayweather n'ọkwá na TGB n'ọkwá, ndị na ere ugbu a na dị na AXS.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Ọzọ edinam n'ime arena ga-Njirimara 175-paụnd contender Lionell Thompson (19-4, 11 Kos) alụ ike-ọkụkụ Edwin RODRÍGUEZ (29-2, 20 Kos) na a 10-gburugburu matchup, fechaa mgba Ladarius Miller (14-1, 4 Kos) na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Argenis-agụ egwú (24-5-1, 12 Kos) clashing na a 10-gburugburu showdown na mbụ n'elu-họọrọ na-amu amu Joe Spencer ga-eme ka ya pro mpụta mbụ megide Uriel Gonzalez (1-2-1, 1 Ko) na a anọ gburugburu 154-paụnd n'obi.

 

 

 

 

 

Ugas (20-3, 9 Kos), onye a mụrụ na Cuba na ugbu a bi na Las Vegas, bụ otu n'ime ihe kpa eti ọkpọ na egwuregwu na a ngwa-ngwa-riser na welterweight nkewa. Mgbe adịkwa a olu mkpebi Amir Imam na 2014, na 31-afọ Ugas were a afọ anya n'ebe ọkpọ ma laghachi na a dọkatụrụ adọka. N'oge a 12-ọnwa-adịru si August 2016 na August 2017, Ugas merie ise ogologo ọgụ, -akụ anya n'elu contenders na atụmanya tinyere Jamal James, Bryant Perrella, Levan Ghvamichava, Thomas Dulorme na Nelson Lara, tinyere multiple Enwee Mmeri na obere mara ọrụ.

 

 

 

 

 

Robinson (24-2, 12 Kos) bụ nnọọ ezigbo a Philadelphia fighter - a oké oku okpu onye mgbe niile na-abịa ọgụ na-enwe mmasị ịnọ na-arụsi ọrụ ike. Ugas ga-anọchi anya otu n'ime toughest ịma aka nke Robinson ji ọrụ. The 32-afọ southpaw agha ugboro atọ afọ gara aga na-abịa anya a asaa gburugburu oru mkpebi mmeri Breidis Prescott na Atlantic City on June 30.

 

 

 

 

 

Ịchịkọta n'abalị nke-akpata ịlụ ọgụ na-unbeaten Andrés Cortes (6-0, 4 Kos) na a isii-gburugburu fechaa agha, undefeated Brian Gallegos (6-0, 4 Kos) na isii agba nke ibu featherweight edinam, super flyweight contender Ava Knight (14-2-4, 5 Kos) na a isii gburugburu mma na unbeaten atụmanya Jonathan Esquivel (6-0, 5 Kos) alụ Cameron Burroughs (4-2, 3 Kos) na a isii-gburugburu Middleweight agha.

 

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Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios & David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Garcia vs. Rios & Benavidez vs. Gavril 2 na-ewe ebe Saturday, February 17 na-na SHOWTIME si Mandalay Bay Ihe Center na Las Vegas & N'ihu site Premier Boxing agbachitere
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Premier Boxing agbachitere
LOS ANGELES (January 9, 2018) – Two-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Danny “Ngwa” Garcia na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios wee na-eche ihu na ihu n'ihi na oge mbụ Tuesday na a pịa ogbako na Los Angeles ịkpọsa ha isi omume showdown ewere ọnọdụSaturday, -Ahụ. 17 na-na SHOWTIME si Mandalay Bay Ihe Center na Las Vegas na n'ihu site Premier Boxing agbachitere.
Jekwara Tuesday bu WBC Super Middleweight World onye mmeri David Benavidez na n'elu contender Ronald Gavril, onye na-ezute a rematch nke ha na-akpali akpali ụwa aha agha si September na co-atụmatụ nke telecast.
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Mayweather n'ọkwá na TGB n'ọkwá, ndị na ere ugbu a na dị na AXS.com.
Ebe a bụ ihe alụso nwere ikwu Tuesday si Conga Room na L.A. Live:
Danny Garcia
“M na-eche n'ezie ezi uche na ọkpụkpụ nri ugbu a. My ahụ zuru ike na njikere nwere nnukwu 2018 amalite February 17.
“Ị nwere na-lekwasịrị anya ịga nke ọma na a ọgụ dị ka nke a na m na-eche Brandon Rios maara na. M na-azụ ike otú ahụ ka m olileanya na ọ bụ kwa. Enweghị ihe m ga-ewere a ọgụ anya.
“Nke a bụ a kpochapụwo ọgụ nke a na oku okpu puncher vesos a brawler. M na-aga na-akwadebe maka ihe niile ma na mmalite 2018 anya nri. M ga-abụ na fighter M na mgbe a na.
“M ike na ike na njikere ịlụ ọgụ. M na-etinye na ọnwụ ka Keith Thurman m n'azụ na-aga n'ihu. M ga-elekwasị anya na-Danny Garcia on February 17. M ike ịpị ma na-agbalị ime ukwuu, M nnọọ nwere iji na-enweta mmeri.
“Anyị abụọ akaebe n'otu oge na 140-pound na anyị ga-esi a ohere agha mgbe ahụ, ma ọ bụ ihe niile banyere oge ọkpọ. Ihe na-arụ ọrụ si na ugbu a anyị na-na na njikere ịga isi-to-isi.
“Ọ dịghị mgbe m azụ ala na m maara na Brandon Rios na-ahụ na na m. Mgbe m na-abịa na-alụ ọgụ. Ọ na-aga na-a oké matchup na anyị ekwekọghị na mkpebi siri ike anyị.
“Na-amasị m na-ekiri ndị ikpeazụ atọ ọgụ nke m iro. Echere m na ọ na-enye m ezigbo ihe gosiri na ihe ọ na-aga na-ele anya dị na agha n'abalị. M na a na-ekiri teepu nke ikpeazụ m ọgụ kwa otú anyị nwere ike na-a oké egwuregwu plan ọnụ.
“Adị m ka m na m agha a ọma agha megide Thurman. Ọ mere n'ezie itinye aka. M chere mgbe anọ gburugburu ọ ihu ọma onyinyo ọkpọ. M adịghị ụta ya n'ihi na ị ga-abụ ogbi iguzo n'ihu m. Anyị ga-eme mgbanwe ụfọdụ ma tinye m ihe m ama-eme nke ọma.
“M na a nyere ndị Shawn Porter ọgụ ma m na-eche na a ga-enwe oké agha. O nwere mmasị na-abịa n'ihu na m a oké oku okpu na counter-puncher. M na-eche Fans ga-hụrụ ya n'anya, ma Shawn Porter kwesịrị ịkpachara anya ihe ọ na-achọ inwere maka.”
Brandon Rios
“Onye na-amaghị m style. M na na ebe a na-agba egwu, M na-abịa na-alụ ọgụ. M na-aga n'ebe ahụ na m obi-egosi na ụwa na m ka na-otu nke kasị mma si n'ebe.
“M na-eche ike ma m na-eche rejuvenated. My aru choro ụfọdụ ọzọ n'ihi na niile m na-akpata ịlụ ọgụ na-alụ agha. Ọ na-ada a ọnụ ọgụgụ na ahụ m na ugbu a, m na-eche ka ihe ọma dị ka mgbe. M dịkwa njikere-egosi na ụwa a dị iche iche Brandon Rios.
“Ị na-alụ ọgụ nke kacha mma na-agbalị ịbụ ndị kasị mma. Danny Garcia a elu na n'elu nke a egwuregwu n'ihi na a ogologo oge. M njikere mgbe niile maka a ule.
“M na-bụghị mgbe niile buru ọzụzụ na m arọ ihe ike dị ka m kwesịrị inwe. M dị obere ma daa ogbi na m mehiere ihe. Ndị emehie nọ m gara aga na m na oké udi nri ugbu a.
“M na a na-azụ n'ezie ike nwere a full gas tank na agha n'abalị. Na m nwere ike nọgidere lara ezumike nká ma m ka na-enwe ya na m na-e ka ọzọ m nwere ike si na nke a egwuregwu. M hụrụ n'anya n'ezie ọkpọ na m obi ụtọ na-azụ na a nnukwu agha dị ka nke a.
“M mgbe niile obi ike mgbe m ga-esi na-mgbanaka. Inwe Robert Garcia na e nwere nwanne m nwoke na m. Ọ bụ naanị ka olu ọzọ na m na-eji na-na na m na-atụkwasị obi.
“N'ịbụ azụ ke mgbanaka e a obere bit akwara-wracking ma obi dị m ụtọ na-mgbanaka nchara anya. M mere ihe m na-eme ma obi ụtọ ga-esi site na ahụmahụ. M ekele n'ezie na-na a ọnọdụ na-alụ ọgụ Danny Garcia.
“M na na na njikere ịlụ ọgụ ọ bụla n'ime n'elu alụso. M chere na were oge m n'ihi na m maara na m na-alụ ọgụ onye ọ bụla nke ga-kwụpụ elu. M nwetara ihe m chọrọ na ugbu a ọ bụ oge na-uru.”
DAVID BENAVIDEZ
“M ga-eme ka a na nkwupụta on February 17. M ahapụ Mandalay Bay na belt na m ubu. M ga-ahụ knockout na nke ahụ bụ ihe m na-achọ ime.
“Ọ na-a m nrọ ebe ọ bụ na m bụ obere nwa ewu ka jikota utu aha na nke ahụ bụ ihe m na-arụ ọrụ n'ebe ugbu a. M chọrọ ịbụ otu nke kasị mma na akụkọ ihe mere eme nke arọ òtù na m na-arụ ọrụ ike iji mezuo na.
“M nke-ntà ibu Middleweight n'ụwa onye mmeri na akụkọ ihe mere eme na m na-aga na-egosi Gavril mere. M nnọọ kpaliri anya ọbụna karịa oge ikpeazụ na-enweta knockout.
“M toro na oge ebe onye obula agha onye obula. E bụ nke ukwuu ume na obi ụtọ na onye ọ bụla agha na nke ahụ bụ ihe m na-achọ ime ka Fans. Nke a na-aga na-abụ oké agha na ị na-achọghị ka uche.
“M na-eche dị ka m meriri mbụ agha doro anya na. Gavril eche na ya na-aga na-abịa ma na-akụ aka m ugbu a, ma ọ bụrụ na ọ nwere ọtụtụ ihe obi ike, ọ ga-mere ke akpa ọgụ. M na-azụ nnọọ ike ugbu a na-aga n'ebe ahụ ma na akwa ya.
“The atụmatụ nke a agha ga-ntakịrị bit dị iche iche. Anyị nwere ihe ụfọdụ nke anyị na-eme atụmatụ. Ma ọ ka na-aga na-a agha, n'ihi na m chọrọ ịbụ onye na akwado friendly fighter. M na-enwe olileanya na-ezu ohi na show.
“M dike otú ahụ ka m na-eche dị m na a na ọnọdụ na-eme ka ụfọdụ oké ịlụ ọgụ na n'ọdịnihu dị nso. Achọrọ m na-eto eto nke World Boxing Super Series 168-paụnd ndorondoro. M na-asọpụrụ na-ke otu kọlụm dị ka ndị ọzọ akaebe na m nwere ike na-eche na-esi na mgbaaka na ha.
“Adịghị m ileghara Gavril oge mbụ. M maara na ọ bụ a contender na ọ batara siri ike na njikere ịlụ ọgụ. M maara ya style ugbu a m na-aga na-aga na-arụ ọrụ na-mma. E nwere ọtụtụ ihe m ga-eme na mbụ agha. M na-aga na-uru a.”
Ronald Gavril
“M na-eche ọ dị ka ndị mmadụ sị na ọ na-aga n'ime anyị mbụ agha. Ọ bụghị agha ọ bụla ezigbo alụso, ya mere na ị hụrụ ihe mere mgbe o we rigo imegide onye.
“M n'ezie obi ụtọ ịbụ ebe a na-na a ọnọdụ maka a rematch. M na-ekele David Benavidez maka ekwere m ọgụ. M chere na m merie ndị mbụ agha ka m maara na m chọrọ nke a ozugbo. M akwụ a rematch.
“Amụtara m ọtụtụ ihe si akpa ọgụ. Ama m ihe m ga-eme ka mma a. The atụmatụ ga-gbanwee na Aga m ịrụsi ọrụ ike karị dị n'ogige ịdị njikere. M na-arụ ọrụ na kasị mma m nwere ike uche na ọkpụkpụ.
“Ọ bụ a na-eto eto fighter onye ka nwere ọtụtụ ihe na-amụta. Right ugbu a, ọ bụ onye mmeri, ma ọ ga-adị njikere. Nke a ga-abụ ihe dị mfe ọgụ maka ya. M na-aga na e-ewute ya na imeri n'ọgụ.
“M nwere ike ime ọtụtụ ihe dị mma karịa nke mbụ agha. M gosipụtara na m nwere na nkà na mbụ egwuregwu, na ugbu a, m ga-mma iji na-enweta mmeri. M ebe a maka a mere. Ọ na-adịghị ga-abụ ihe dị mfe ọgụ maka ya.
“M na naanị na-eche banyere David Benavidez ugbu a. M na-etinye ihe niile n'ime a rematch na-na-belt. Mgbe m emeri, ndị ọzọ ga-elekọta onwe ya.”
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TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION DANNY GARCIA RETURNS TO THE RING TO FACE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION BRANDON RIOS ON SATURDAY, -Ahụ. 17 LIVE ON SHOWTIME FROM MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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Ọzọ, 168-Pound Champion David Benavidez Makes First World Title Defense in a Rematch with Ronald Gavril in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-Njirimara
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Las Vegas (December 21, 2017) – Two-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Danny “Ngwa” Garcia -alaghachi mgbanaka na-na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios in a welterweight showdown on Saturday, February 17 na-na OGE IHE NKIRI at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing agbachitere.
Na ngalaba-mma, ọkpọ-ntà n'ụwa onye mmeri David “The Red Flag” Benavidez will defend his Super Middleweight World Championship for the first time against Ronald Gavril in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision.
The card is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with DSG Promotions. The Benavidez-Gavril rematch is co-promoted by Sampson Boxing. Tickets for the live event go on sale Saturday, Dec. 23 na 10 a.m. PST and will be available at AXS.com.
“I’m excited just to get back in the ring,” Kwurula Garcia, who was reigning world champion for the better part of six years dating back to his win over Hall of Famer Erik Morales in 2012 site March 2017. “I needed the time off to recuperate and let my body heal.”
Garcia (33-1, 19 Kos) was a unified world champion at super lightweight and welterweight and has fought and defeated many of the most formidable opponents in both divisions spanning two generations-Morales, Zab Juda, Kendall Holt, Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, Paulie Malignaggi and Lamont Peterson among them. Four of his five opponents in the welterweight division were world champions and 10 nke ikpeazụ ya na 14 opponents were world champions or former world champions.
“I was the reigning champion for six years, so I needed the rest,” continued the 29-year old Philadelphia fighter. “I’m ready to kick off the year in style and take over the welterweight division.”
Na ikpeazụ ya ọgụ, a welterweight clash of world title holders, Garcia lost via split decision to now unified 147-pound world champion Keith Thurman in a hard-fought, exciting fight that aired live on CBS. The SHOWTIME BOXING on CBS broadcast drew the biggest boxing audience of the year, more than five million viewers which remains the largest audience to witness a primetime boxing broadcast since 1998.
Ugbu a, Garcia looks to re-establish his once dominant position at welterweight, a division that boasts more top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the sport than any other weight class; fighters including world champions Errol Spence Jr., Thurman, Shawn Porter, Kell miri-iyi, Lamont Peterson and more.
“What’s interesting in this fight with Brandon Rios is our styles. We both like to come forward. This kind of matchup will bring out the best in both of us. I’m excited to be back in Las Vegas. I’ve had some of my best performances and some of my biggest fights there. I beat Lucas Matthysse and Amir Khan in Vegas. You fight in Las Vegas, you’re a superstar,” added Garcia.
Dị ka Garcia, Rios has fought many of the top welterweights of this era including world champions Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao. The hard-nosed slugger from Oxnard, Calif., nwere 34 Enwee Mmeri, 25 site knockout. The 31-year-old Rios always comes prepared to battle. With an aggressive style and granite chin, he is one of the most entertaining boxers in the sport. In his last fight he scored a TKO victory over Aaron Herrera on June 11. A victory over Garcia, a top-10 welterweight in his own right, would immediately change the course of Rios’ career and demand that he be placed among the top-ranked in the division.
“I’m excited to prove my critics wrong again,” said Rios. “I’m bring a ‘Bam Bam’ Rios slugfest to my fans. Danny is a great fighter, but I will beat him just like I have beat others in the past. I am focused and will make this a classic Mexican-Puerto Rican battle!”
“SHOWTIME is poised to start the year with two crucial welterweight main event matchups,” kwuru Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports®. “Following the January 20nke event pitting Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson, Garcia vs. Rios features two of the most battle-tested and ferocious 147-pound fighters in the world. Add in the Benavidez vs. Gavril II co-feature, a fight that is guaranteed to deliver dramatic action, and we are picking up right where we left off in 2017 delivering the most compelling and important matchups in boxing’s deepest divisions.”
“We’re looking forward to the action at Mandalay Bay Events Center in February,” Kwurula Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promotions. “Both Garcia and Rios are seasoned fighters that have faced the toughest competition in the welterweight division and they are both very hungry for a big win. The co-feature rematch between the youngest reigning world champion David Benavidez and challenger Ronald Gavril we already know will be thrilling. All four of these men have proven that they’ll put it all on the line in the boxing ring to leave no doubt about who the better man is. Na mgbakwunye, we are working on a crowd-pleasing undercard now. Everyone on this card will need to bring their ‘A game’ to Las Vegas in order to be victorious on February 17.”
“Danny Garcia is one of the most battle-tested, skillful boxers in the sport. What he did in running through the 140-pound division before moving up to welterweight is simply amazing,” said Tom Brown, President nke TGB n'ọkwá. “‘Bam Bam’ Rios is a throwback warrior. He never met a fight that he backed down from. Putting Garcia and Rios into the ring against each other promises nothing but fireworks in a match that should provide maximum entertainment for fans. It’s the kind of fight that belongs in Las Vegas, a classic battle that harkens to welterweight wars of the past. The first match between Benavidez and Gavril left enough room for doubt that a rematch should settle any remaining questions. I’d expect both boxers to come in with something to prove and that translates into a fan-friendly match.”
The 21-year-old Benavidez (19-0, 17 Kos) became the youngest reigning world champion in boxing and the youngest 168-pound champion in history at 20-years, nine months old when he scored a split decision against Gavril to win the super middleweight title on September 8. The bout featured multiple swings of momentum, thrilling exchanges and a wild 12nke gburugburu. Benavidez and Gavril pushed each other to deliver the best performance of their respective careers thus far.
“I feel I won the fight,” said Gavril immediately after the decision. “I dominated the pace. I can’t say anything else… The only thing I can do is to ask for a rematch.”
On February 17, Gavril will get it.
“No excuses this time,” kwuru Sampson Lewkowicz nke Sampson Boxing. “The minute Benavidez finished the fight I requested the rematch-on behalf of the winner-for the sole reason that he needed to win by emphatically and not by split decision. I wanted the public to be able to have the rematch so that everyone will know who the best is. I expect this time Gavril will say that he’s really been beaten. As the youngest reigning champion in the sport today, I want no doubt that Benavidez is the better man. It was a great fight the first time and this time we’ll see who the best truly is. Ọ dịghị ngọpụ. No doubt.”
Na-alụ ọgụ na Phoenix, Ariz., Benavidez had scored 10 straight knockouts leading up to the match against Gavril. His eight-round KO victory over Rogelio Medina put him position for the vacant title.
“This is a fight that my father, my team and I decided to take again to show everybody that I’m really the champion and there’s more to me than just being the youngest world champion,” Benavidez said. “I feel like I’m the better fighter and I’m going to definitely show it this time. I learned from that first fight that he puts on a lot of pressure. He likes to throw at the same time that I’m throwing. There are a couple different approaches to take against that. It’s going to be a great night of fights. Danny Garcia and ‘Bam Bam’ Rios, these are two fighters I look up to in the sport and it’s an honor to fight in their undercard. My training has been going well. We decided to bring in a strength and conditioning coach and I feel really strong. I believe I’ll be very prepared.”
Gavril (18-2, 14 Kos) rose rapidly through the ranks by scoring seven straight victories including four by knockout since 2015. The 31-year-old Gavril was born in Bacau, Romania and now lives and fights out of Las Vegas. He fought a brilliant match against Benavidez, seizing control in the middle rounds and even dropping the young contender in the 12nke with less than a minute left in the fight. Mee elu mee ala, it wasn’t enough as Gavril lost on two of the three judges’ scorecards.
“I can’t wait to get into the ring again and take that belt,” said Gavril. “I learned his game plan quickly during the first fight, I blocked it well then, and I plan to do the same again. He has fast hands and power, I won’t take that from him, but I am prepared for whatever plan he comes in the ring with. I know I have what it takes to win this time. Preparing for this fight the second time around has been different, training has been more intense, and my team is preparing me to take him out once and for all. I can’t let him win. Some people said I won back in September, and were surprised by my performance. I thought it was close, and I thought the knock down gave me the advantage to win. All I can do is be ready. I don’t think either of us will upset the fans on fight night. I want to thank Floyd Mayweather and Leonard for another opportunity against Benavidez. He’s a great fighter and tough competitor and this will certainly be a great fight.”
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