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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-functie
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LAS VEGAS (Februari. 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 Zaterdag 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 Knock-out van het Jaar.
Garcia (34-1, 20 KO) 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,” Said Garcia, who recorded the 20th knockout of his career. “He’s a good inside fighter and he was giving me some good uppercuts. Ik voelde me goed, it was a good nine rounds. Hij kwam om te vechten. 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.”
Na het gevecht, 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.
Na het gevecht, Rios (34-4-1, 24 KO) 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 Zaterdag 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 12th en laatste ronde. 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 KO) 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 procent van zijn power shots, 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 KO) didn’t make any excuses for dropping what was an action-packed affair that was scored 119-109 en 120-108 tweemaal.
“He tried to box me on the outside,” Gavril said. “It was good fight. He was the better man tonight. Wat kan ik zeggen? 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 KO) 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 KO) 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
Zaterdag, Februari. 17, Live op Showtime® from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Februari. 15, 2018) – Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Danny Garcia en voormalig wereldkampioen Brandon Rios faced off Thursday at the final press conference for their WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator deze zaterdag, February 17live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
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” gevecht.
Zaterdag 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 Zaterdag rematch.
De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 10 p.m. EN/7 p.m. PT with welterweight contenders Yordenis Ugas en Ray Robinson facing offin an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bij AXS.com.
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 jaar. I just wanted to be a regular person and let my mind rest, spend time with my daughter and enjoy some of my money.
“Meer dan wat dan ook, I just felt like I needed the rest. It wasn’t about the hunger because I’ve always had passion for the sport. Ik hou van boksen. I love the competition.
“I’m back now and I’ve been in camp for three months. Ik ben hard trainen. 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. Aan het einde van de dag, 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 kunnen knallen. 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 op zaterdag nacht, then I’m going to do that because that’s what I was built for.
“I need to get a victory op zaterdag nacht. I can’t overlook anybody. I’ve seen some crazy things happen in boxing. One punch can change everything, so I’m just focused op zaterdag nachts.”
Brandon Rios
“Ik ben klaar 100 procent. 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 Zaterdag.
“There’s no weight issue at all. I’m perfectly on-weight right now. I’m perfectly fine health-wise, there’s no injuries. Ik ben 100 percent ready.”
DAVID Benavidez
“I’m going to put Gavril into retirement after this fight. Ik ga hem knock-out. 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.
“Deze keer, 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. En nu, 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 naar 147 in 2016 has been great for me. Putting on the extra weight only makes me stronger.
“I’m ready to fight Robinson. I feel 100 percent and after I fight him op zaterdag, 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.
“Dit is absoluut de grootste strijd van mijn carrière. It’s an eliminator so I’m going for the win op zaterdag nachts.”
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 – gevecht. Op Zaterdag, 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 & Foto's

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Zaterdag, Februari. 17, Live op Showtime van Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Februari 14, 2018) – Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Danny Garcia en voormalig wereldkampioen Brandon Rios hosted a media workout in Las Vegas on Wednesday ahead of WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator this Saturday, Februari 14 live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
In de co-main event, undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez en top-rated 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. EN/7 p.m. PT with welterweight contenders Yordenis Ugas en Ray Robinson facing offin an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bij AXS.com.
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 op zaterdag nacht.
“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. Dit is een groot gevecht voor mij. 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. Ik ga hem een ​​back-up. 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 rondes. 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 op zaterdag nacht. My job then is to show the work and that I’m still one of the superstars of this sport.
“Ik ben 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…laten we het doen. 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
“Ik ben klaar. 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. Ik ben op het gewicht nu al.
“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 op zaterdag night the new and improved Bam Bam.
“Think about why I looked like [crap] na mijn laatste gevecht. 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, dus ik ben er klaar voor.
“Thanks to all of you guys for calling me out, and calling me a cherry, or whatever. Ik hou ervan. 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.
“Ik voel me heel sterk. The weight is good. I feel amazing and you guys are going to see it comeZaterdag.
“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. Deze keer, we didn’t have any injuries or sickness so I can’t wait to put on a show op zaterdag.
“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 weken. 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. Ik ben op zoek om elke ronde te winnen. But I also don’t want to leave it in the judges’ hands like last time, dus we zullen zien wat er gebeurt Zaterdag.
“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’ voor deze strijd. This was one of the best camps I’ve had and I’m excited to get in the ring op zaterdag.
“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 op zaterdag nacht.
“I’m an old school fighter. I’ll fight people in their grandma’s back yard if I have to. Het maakt niet uit wie ik vecht. I’ll just do it Kimbo Slice-style. Once we conquer Zaterdag, 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, Ik ben klaar om te rocken.
“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, de lichten – 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, Februari 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 in 8 p.m. EN/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. EN/7 p.m. PT
LAS VEGAS (Februari. 14, 2018) – Fans can enjoy a six-fight boxing feast deze zaterdag 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 – februari 17.
The evening will kick off with former welterweight world championsVictor Ortiz (32-6-2, 25 KO) en Devon Alexander (27-4, 14 KO) 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. EN/5 p.m. PT.
Also in televised action on the show, Caleb “Sweethands” Plant (16-0, 10 KO) will clash with Rogelio “Porky” Medina (38-8, 32 KO) in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title elimination bout and sensational 2016 U.S. Olympiër Karlos Balderas (3-0, 3 KO), a first generation Mexican-American, zal op zich te nemen Jorge Rojas (4-2-1, 2 KO) in een lichtgewicht wedstrijd.
Following that will be a spectacular tripleheader live on SHOWTIME that will be headlined by former two-division champion Danny Garcia (33-1, 19 KO) vechten voormalig wereldkampioen Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios (34-3-1, 25 KO). In televised undercard attractions, 168-pound champion David Benavidez (19-0, 17 KO) will defend his title against Ronald Gavril (18-2, 14 KO) in a rematch and Yordenis Ugas (20-3, 9 KO) neemt Ray Robinson (24-2, 12 KO) in an IBF 147-pound title elimination bout.
“Boxing fans are in for a real treat on Februari 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 pond, while Plant, Medina and Gavril are seeking to get to where he is now.
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Danny Garcia Philadelphia Media Workout Quotes & Foto's

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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 Zaterdag, Februari 17 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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PHILADELPHIA (Februari 9, 2018) – One day after the city celebrated its first Super Bowl championship, twee-divisie wereldkampioen Danny “Gierzwaluw” 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 Zaterdag, Februari 17 live op Showtime van Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
The Premier Boxing Champions event also features undefeated super middleweight world champion David Benavidez en top-rated contender Ronald Gavril squaring-off in a rematch of their thrilling September 2017 bout in which Benavidez won the vacant title by split decision. DeShowtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 10 p.m. EN/7 p.m. PT met , weltergewicht contender Yordenis Ugas vechten Ray Robinson in an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bij AXS.com.
Here is what Garcia, Ellerbe, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe and Danny’s father and trainer, Angel Garcia had to say Vrijdag from DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
DANNY GARCIA
“Aan het einde van de dag, 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. Op Februari 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 next Saturday.”
ANGEL GARCIA, Danny's vader & Trainer
“Brandon Rios is not going to be an easy opponent. Dit gaat een geweldig gevecht worden. 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 van Mayweather Promotions
“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. Zoals Februari 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, Februari 17 Live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay
Events Center in Las Vegas
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNG Telecast at 10 p.m. EN/7 p.m. PT
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LOS ANGELES (Februari. 7, 2018) – Voormalig wereldkampioen Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios hosted a Los Angeles media workout Woensdag in advance of his welterweight title eliminator against Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia Zaterdag, Februari. 17, live op SHOW TIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
In de co-functie van de Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending (10 p.m. EN/7 p.m. PT), undefeated super middleweight world champion David Benavidez en top-rated 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 de uitzending opener, weltergewicht contender Yordenis Ugas voldoet aan Ray Robinson in an IBF 147-pound title eliminator.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bij AXS.com.
Hier is wat de vechters te zeggen had Woensdag 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?'”
“Ik ga om te winnen. 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’ Trainer
“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-inheemse & Two-Division World Champion Danny Garcia Talks Underdog Mentality for Hometown Philadelphia Eagles & Voorspelt de overwinning in de Super Bowl LII

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Garcia neemt op de voormalige kampioen Brandon Rios in weltergewicht wereldtitel Eliminator Zaterdag, Februari 17 Live op Showtime van Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
PHILADELPHIA (Januari 31, 2018) – Philadelphia-native en twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia heeft meerdere keren bloeide in de underdog rol gedurende een carrière die heeft gezien hem te verslaan een keur aan top kampioenen. Net als Garcia gezegevierd over Amir Khan en Lucas Matthysse in twee van zijn grootste overwinningen, Garcia's geboortestad Philadelphia Eagles zal kijken naar de kansen deze zondag in de Super Bowl LII tegen de New England Patriots verstoren.
“Als je een underdog, het is allemaal over het gebruik van die energie en dat de woede om de twijfelaars dat je alles kan doen laten zien,” Said Garcia. “Je hoeft alleen maar naar die absolute geloof in jezelf en je kunt alles winnen.”
Voor de vechter die nog steeds woont en traint in zijn woonplaats, net als zoveel sporten fans in het gebied, de Eagles mee naar huis een Super Bowl overwinning zou het hoogtepunt van de kindertijd dromen.
“Ik heb het kijken naar de Eagles sinds ik een klein kind,” Said Garcia. “Toen ik klein was ben ik verhuisd naar een buurt waar voetbal was echt belangrijk is en dat hielp me verliefd op de sport.”
Garcia heeft zijn stad vertegenwoordigd gedurende een carrière die hem zag winnen titels op super lichtgewicht en weltergewicht, terwijl het verslaan top vechters zoals Khan, Matthysse, Lamont Peterson, Zab Judah, Robert Guerrero, Erik Morales en Paulie Malignaggi. Garcia vochten in Philadelphia twee gevechten geleden, toen hij een knock-out overwinning opgeleverd voor zijn geboortestad fans op Liacouras Center aan de Temple University.
“Er is een taaiheid om Philly sportfans,” Said Garcia. “'Rocky’ hielp schimmel die gelijkaardig beeld van onze mensen. Ik noemde mijn dochter Philly omdat het betekent zoveel voor mij om deze stad te vertegenwoordigen. Alles wat ik doe is voor Philly. Ik heb altijd gedroomd over de Eagles winnen van de Super Bowl.”
Garcia hoopt te volgen van een Super Bowl overwinning voor zijn geboortestad Philadelphia Eagles met een overwinning van zijn eigen wanneer hij op de voormalige kampioen Brandon Rios in een weltergewicht wereldtitel eliminator Zaterdag, Februari 17 live op Showtime van Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
“Dit gaat om een ​​grote maand voor Philadelphia zijn,” Said Garcia, “Ik denk dat we gaan naar New England te verslaan 28-17. Ik herinner me nog de eerste Super Bowl tegen New England alsof het gisteren was. Dat verlies vast te zitten met mij en ik weet dat het voor het team en de stad te. Dit is onze kans voor wraak.
“Ik kan niet wachten om de Eagles te zien winnen van de Super Bowl en dan ga ik om uit te gaan naar Las Vegas in een paar weken, met Philly op mijn rug, Brandon Rios verslaan.”
Garcia vs. Rios kopt de Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending die ook beschikt over de rematch tussen de ongeslagen super middengewicht wereldkampioen David Benavidez en top-rated contender Ronald Gavril. Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bij AXS.com.
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Yordenis Ugas en Ray Robinson Clash in IBF 147-pond titel Eliminatie wedstrijd live op Showtime zaterdag, Februari 17 van Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions

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Twee-divisie kampioen Danny Garcia neemt voormalig wereldkampioen Brandon Rios in Main Event & 168-Pond kampioen David Benavidez Verdedigt titel in rematch tegen Top Contender Ronald Gavril in co-functie

 

 

 

 

 

LAS VEGAS (Januari 30, 2018) - Weltergewicht kanshebbers Yordenis Ugas en Ray Robinson zal botsen in een 12-round IBF 147-pond titel eliminatie bout live op Showtime Zaterdag, Februari 17 van Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas in een gebeurtenis die door Premier Boxing Champions

 

 

 

 

 

ugas vs. Robinson start een Showtime Championship Boxing tripleheader bij 10 p.m. EN/7 p.m. PT die kopte door een strijd tussen twee-divisie kampioen Danny Garcia nemen op de voormalige wereldkampioen Brandon Rios in een weltergewicht titel eliminator. De co-functie zal 168-pond wereldkampioen zien David Benavidez het verdedigen van zijn titel in een rematch tegen top-rated super middengewicht mededinger Ronald Gavril.

 

 

 

 

 

Dit weltergewicht confrontatie zal worden betwist voor de IBF de nummer twee positie voor de titel in handen van ongeslagen kampioen Errol Spence Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

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Extra actie in de arena zal beschikken over 175-pond mededinger Lionell Thompson (19-4, 11 KO) vechten hard-hitting Edwin Rodriguez (29-2, 20 KO) in een 10-round matchup, lichtgewicht mededinger Ladarius Miller (14-1, 4 KO) en voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez (24-5-1, 12 KO) botsen in een 10-round showdown en voormalig-top gerangschikt amateur Joe Spencer zal zijn pro debuut te maken tegen Uriel Gonzalez (1-2-1, 1 KO) in een vier-round 154-pond bout.

 

 

 

 

 

ugas (20-3, 9 KO), die werd geboren in Cuba en woont nu in Las Vegas, is een van de drukste boksers in de sport en een snelle-riser in het weltergewicht divisie. Na het verliezen van een unaniem besluit om Amir Imam in 2014, De 31-jarige Ugas nam een ​​jaar af van boksen en kwam terug op een traan. Tijdens een 12 maanden overspanning van augustus 2016 tot en met augustus 2017, Ugas won vijf rechte gevechten, kloppen uit top kanshebbers en vooruitzichten en Jamal James, Bryant Perrella, Levan Ghvamichava, Thomas Dulorme en Nelson Lara, waaronder meerdere overwinningen op korte termijn opdrachten.

 

 

 

 

 

Robinson (24-2, 12 KO) is de belichaming van een Philadelphia vechter - een volleerde bokser die altijd komt om te vechten en houdt druk te blijven. Ugas zal een van de grootste uitdagingen van de carrière van Robinson's vertegenwoordigen. De 32-jarige linkshandige gevochten drie keer vorig jaar en komt uit een zevende ronde technische beslissing overwinning op Breidis Prescott in Atlantic City op Juni 30.

 

 

 

 

 

Afronding van de nacht van gevechten zijn ongeslagen Andres Cortes (6-0, 4 KO) in een zes-ronde lichtgewicht strijd, ongeslagen Brian Gallegos (6-0, 4 KO) in zes rondes van super vedergewicht actie, super vlieggewicht mededinger Ava Knight (14-2-4, 5 KO) in een zes ronde attractie en ongeslagen vooruitzicht Jonathan Esquivel (6-0, 5 KO) vechten Cameron Burroughs (4-2, 3 KO) in een zes-round middengewicht gevecht.

 

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Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios & David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril Los Angeles Persconferentie Quotes & Foto's

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Garcia vs. Rios & Benavidez vs. Gavril 2 Vindt plaats Zaterdag, Februari 17 live op Showtime van Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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LOS ANGELES (Januari 9, 2018) – Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia en voormalig wereldkampioen Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios ging face-to-face voor het eerst Dinsdag op een persconferentie in Los Angeles om hun main event showdown vindt plaats aan te kondigenZaterdag, Februari. 17 live op Showtime van Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
Ook aanwezig Dinsdag waren WBC Super middengewicht wereldkampioen David Benavidez en top contender Ronald Gavril, die voldoen aan in een rematch van hun spannende wereld titel gevecht vanaf september in de co-functie van de uitzending.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bij AXS.com.
Hier is wat de vechters te zeggen had Dinsdag van de Conga Room at L. A. Live-:
DANNY GARCIA
“Ik voel me echt goed mentaal en fysiek op dit moment. Mijn lichaam is uitgerust en klaar om een ​​grote hebben 2018 beginnend Februari 17.
“U moet worden gericht om te slagen in een gevecht als deze en ik denk dat Brandon Rios weet dat. Ik ben hard trainen, dus ik hoop dat hij is te. Ik ga nooit een gevecht af te nemen.
“Dit is een klassiek gevecht van een bokser puncher versus een brawler. Ik ga op alles voorbereid zijn en start 2018 van recht. Ik moet de vechter die ik heb altijd al geweest zijn.
“Ik ben gezond en sterk en klaar om te vechten. Ik zet het verlies aan Keith Thurman achter me en vooruit. Ik moet focussen op Danny Garcia op Februari 17. Ik kan niet op en proberen te veel te doen, Ik heb alleen maar om de overwinning te krijgen.
“We waren allebei kampioenen op hetzelfde moment op 140-pond en we kregen niet de kans om vervolgens te vechten krijgen, maar het is allemaal om timing in het boksen. De neiging om dingen uit te werken en nu zijn we klaar om head-to-head te gaan.
“Ik heb nooit terug naar beneden en ik weet dat Brandon Rios ziet dat in mij. Ik kom altijd te vechten. Het gaat om een ​​grote matchup met onze stijlen en onze vastberadenheid.
“Ik hou van het kijken naar de laatste drie gevechten van mijn tegenstander. Ik denk dat het geeft me een goede indicatie van wat hij gaat zien op Fight Night. Ik heb het kijken naar tape van mijn laatste gevecht te dus we een geweldige game plan samen kunnen krijgen.
“Ik voelde me alsof ik een goede strijd tegen Thurman vochten. Hij heeft niet echt bezighouden. Ik dacht dat na de vierde ronde werd hij in principe boksen schaduw. Ik ken hem niet kwalijk nemen, want je moet dom te zijn voor mij te staan. We zullen enkele aanpassingen te maken en toe te voegen aan wat ik al goed doen.
“Ik heb niet bood de Shawn Porter strijd, maar ik denk dat zou een geweldig gevecht worden. Hij houdt ervan naar voren te komen en ik ben een goede bokser en contra-puncher. Ik denk dat de fans zou het leuk vinden, maar Shawn Porter moet voorzichtig zijn met wat hij wenst te zijn.”
Brandon Rios
“Iedereen kent mijn stijl. Ik ben hier niet om te dansen, Ik kom om te vechten. Ik ga daar ga met mijn hart uit naar de wereld dat ik nog steeds een van de beste die er zijn te laten zien.
“Ik voel me sterk en ik voel me als herboren. Mijn lichaam nodig wat rust omdat al mijn gevechten zijn oorlogen. Het duurde een tol op mijn lichaam en nu voel ik me zo goed als altijd. Ik ben klaar om de wereld een andere Brandon Rios tonen.
“Je moet de beste te bestrijden om te proberen de beste te zijn. Danny Garcia gedaan heeft aan de bovenkant van deze sport voor een lange tijd. Ik ben altijd klaar voor een test.
“Vroeger was ik niet altijd training en mijn gewicht te nemen zo serieus als ik zou moeten hebben. Ik was jong en dom en ik maakte fouten. Die fouten zijn in mijn verleden en ik ben in grote vorm op dit moment.
“Ik heb getraind echt moeilijk om een ​​volledige gastank op Fight Night hebben. Ik had kunnen blijven met pensioen, maar ik heb het nog steeds in mij en er is nog meer kan ik uit deze sport. Ik echt van boksen en ik ben blij om terug te zijn in een groot gevecht als deze.
“Ik ben altijd alle vertrouwen in als ik in de ring. Het hebben van Robert Garcia daar is het hebben van mijn broer met mij. Het is gewoon een andere stem die ik gewend ben en die ik vertrouw.
“Terug in de ring was een beetje zenuwslopend, maar ik was blij om de ring roest uitstappen. Ik deed wat ik moest doen en was blij door die ervaring te krijgen. Ik ben echt dankbaar te zijn in deze positie te vechten Danny Garcia.
“Ik ben klaar voor een van de beste vechters vechten geweest. Ik wachtte en nam mijn tijd, omdat ik wist dat ik zou vechten wie zou opvoeren. Ik heb wat ik wilde en nu is het tijd om te profiteren.”
DAVID Benavidez
“Ik heb om een ​​verklaring af te leggen over Februari 17. Ik vertrek Mandalay Bay met de riem op mijn schouder. Ik moet de knock-out te krijgen en dat is wat ik ben op zoek te doen.
“Het is mijn droom sinds ik een klein kind om titels te verenigen en dat is wat ik werk in de richting van nu. Ik wil één van de beste in de geschiedenis van de gewichtsklasse en ik ben heel hard gewerkt om dat te bereiken.
“Ik ben de jongste super middengewicht wereldkampioen in de geschiedenis en ik ga Gavril laten zien waarom. Ik ben zeer gemotiveerd om zelfs beter dan de vorige keer te kijken en de knock-out.
“Ik ben opgegroeid in het tijdperk waar iedereen gevochten iedereen. Er was zo veel energie en enthousiasme met elkaar vechten en dat is wat ik ben op zoek naar fans te brengen. Dit gaat een geweldig gevecht dat je niet wilt missen.
“Ik voel me alsof ik de eerste gevecht duidelijk gewonnen. Gavril denkt dat hij gaat komen en klop me out now, maar als hij heeft zoveel vertrouwen, hij had moeten doen, dat in het eerste gevecht. Ik train heel hard op dit moment om er naartoe te gaan in en scheur hem.
“De strategie van deze strijd zal een beetje anders zijn. We hebben een aantal dingen die we van plan bent. Maar het is nog steeds gaat om een ​​oorlog te zijn, want ik wil een fan vriendelijke vechter. Ik hoop dat ik de show te stelen.
“Ik ben de kampioen, dus ik voel me alsof ik in een positie om een ​​aantal grote gevechten in de nabije toekomst te maken. Ik wil dat de winnaar van de World Boxing Super Series 168-pond toernooi. Ik ben vereerd te zijn in dezelfde kolom als de andere kampioenen en ik kan niet wachten om in de ring te komen met hen.
“Ik heb niet over het hoofd Gavril de eerste keer. Ik wist dat hij een mededinger was en hij kwam in zware en klaar om te vechten. Ik ken zijn stijl nu, dus ik ga naar mijn werk steeds beter. Er waren een heleboel dingen die ik moet in het eerste gevecht hebben gedaan. Ik ga om te profiteren deze tijd.”
Ronald Gavril
“Ik dacht niet dat hij was zo goed als mensen zeiden dat hij zou gaan in onze eerste gevecht. Hij had geen echte vechters vochten, dus je zag wat er gebeurde toen hij ging tegen één.
“Ik ben echt blij om hier te zijn en in deze positie voor een rematch. Ik wil David Benavidez bedanken voor akkoord te gaan met mij te vechten. Ik dacht dat ik won de eerste gevecht, dus ik wist dat ik wilde dit onmiddellijk. Ik verdiende dit rematch.
“Ik heb veel geleerd van het eerste gevecht. Ik weet wat ik moet deze keer beter te doen. De strategie zal worden aangepast en ik zal nog harder te werken in het kamp klaar te zijn. Ik ben bezig met het beste kan ik mentaal en fysiek.
“Hij is een jonge vechter die heeft nog steeds een heleboel dingen te leren. Op dit moment is hij de kampioen, maar hij zal klaar zijn. Dit zal geen gemakkelijke strijd voor hem zijn. Ik ga er om hem pijn te doen en de strijd te winnen.
“Ik kan een heleboel dingen beter doen dan in het eerste gevecht. Ik bewezen dat ik de vaardigheden in de eerste wedstrijd, en nu zal ik verbeteren om de overwinning te krijgen. Ik ben hier voor een reden. Het gaat niet om een ​​gemakkelijke strijd voor hem.
“Ik ben alleen het denken over David Benavidez nu. Ik zet alles in deze rematch en het krijgen van de gordel. Als ik win, de rest zal voor zichzelf zorgen.”
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TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION DANNY GARCIA RETURNS TO THE RING TO FACE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION BRANDON RIOS ON SATURDAY, Februari. 17 LIVE ON SHOWTIME FROM MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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Meer, 168-Pound Champion David Benavidez Makes First World Title Defense in a Rematch with Ronald Gavril in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-functie
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LAS VEGAS (December 21, 2017) – Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia returns to the ring to take on former world champion Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios in a welterweight showdown on Zaterdag, Februari 17 live op SHOW TIME at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
In de co-functie, boksen jongste wereldkampioen 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 Zaterdag, December. 23 bij 10 a.m. PST and will be available at AXS.com.
“I’m excited just to get back in the ring,” Said 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 tot en met maart 2017. “I needed the time off to recuperate and let my body heal.”
Garcia (33-1, 19 KO) 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 Judah, 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 van zijn laatste 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.”
In zijn laatste gevecht, 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.
Nu, 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 Brook, 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.
Net als 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., heeft 34 wins, 25 door knock-out. 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 Juni 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,” zei Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President en General Manager van SHOWTIME Sports®. “Following the January 20th 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,” aldus 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. Bovendien, 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 Februari 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,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “‘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 KO) 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 12th ronde. 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.”
Op Februari 17, Gavril will get it.
“No excuses this time,” zei Sampson Lewkowicz van Sampson Boksen. “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. Geen excuses. No doubt.”
Fighting out of 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 KO) 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 12th with less than a minute left in the fight. Tenslotte, 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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