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Ruben Villa Returns Headlines Thompson Boxing Event on April 15th in Ontario CA

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Ruben Villa Returns Headlines Thompson Boxing Event on April 15th
ONTARIO, SOOS (Maart 16, 2022) – Returning after his first chance at a world title, Thompson Boxing’s veergewigtitel aanspraakmaker Ruben “Drac” Villa (18-1, 5 Uitklophoue), who is co-promoted with Banner Promotions, sal sy 2022 debut as he headlines Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event on Friday, April 15, 2022. Villa will square off against battle tested veteran, Horacio Garcia (35-5-1, 25 Uitklophoue), van Guadalajara, Mexico in a 10-round main event.

This event will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, SOOS. Deure open om 6:30 pm PT with the first fight starting at 8:00 pm PT. Kaartjies kos $50, $75, en $100, are available for purchase by calling 714-935-0900.

As one of several talented Thompson Boxing fighters to challenge for a world title, Villa makes his long-awaited return to the ring. Villa’s last fight was a narrow loss against Emanuel Navarrete (35-1, 29 Uitklophoue) in October of 2020. After a year and a half break from action, Villa is energized and focused on his goal of becoming a world champion.

“I have fallen in love with the sport of boxing once again, the year or so I was out, I focused on all the things I need to improve on,” said Villa in the comforts of his newly remodeled gym in Salinas, Kalifornië. “I have always said I want to bring a world title fight to Salinas, and that is still the goal. So, this is just the start of a new beginning, and a better version of myself. The road to redemption starts on April 15ste against a worthy opponent in Garcia.”

In die 6-ronde mede-funksie, Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr. (10-0, 4 Uitklophoue), of Rancho Cucamonga, Kalifornië., sal in die gesig staar Walter “2 Guns” Wright (17-8, 8 Uitklophoue) of Seattle, Washington, in 'n middelgewig bout.

“I am ready to start 2022 off on the right track and I’m looking forward to having a big year with Thompson Boxing,” said Brewart. “I’m going to make noise in my division this year. The goal is to fight as much as possible and work my way toward ten-round bouts by the end of the year. I know that fighting in meaningful fights gives me a chance at belts, and I want to collect as many of those as I can. I have not taken an easy road, and I will continue to show how talented I am in April.”

This event will stream live for free on the Thompson Boxing Promotions website (www.thompsonboxing.com), as well as their Facebook en YouTube pages. Daarbenewens, Fight fans will be able to watch all Thompson Boxing fights, weigh-ins, and behind-the-scenes content, via their new Mobile App downloadable on Apple en Google.

UNDERCARD BOUTS:

Liggewig Pedro Valencia (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue) of Las Angeles, Kalifornië. will face an opponent to be named at a future date. (6-rondes)

Weltergewig Esteban “Stone Hands” Munoz (5-1, 3 Uitklophoue), San Bernardino, Kalifornië., sal in die gesig staar Jessie Nares (2-1, 1 KO) of Oxnard, Kalifornië. (6-rondes)

Middelgewigtitel “Knuckle” Nelson Oliva (1-0, 1 KO) van Riverside, Kalifornië, sal in die gesig staar Antonio Duarte (2-2) van Tijuana, Mexiko. (4-rondes)

Opening the card is bantamweight Alejandro “Chako” Barajas (vir debuut) Los Angeles, Kalifornië., die gesig staar Ulises “Duende” Rosales (0-5), van Huntington Park, Kalifornië. (4-rondes)

This event is sponsored by Thompson Building Materials, transforming spaces in beautiful places; Omega Products International, the leading stucco manufacturer in the United States; Henry / Fortifiber, moisture system control as easy as 1,2,3, and Makita, rule the outdoors.

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Ruben Villa to take on Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO World Featherweight Title on Friday, 9 Oktober

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Photos by Emily Harney / Banner Promotions

PHILADELPHIA, PA/ / ORANGE, SOOS. (Sewe. 21, 2020) – Vrydagaand, 9 Oktober, undefeated WBO number-two ranked featherweight contender Ruben Villa (18-0, 5 Uitklophoue) gets his much deserved world title shot when he takes on former WBO super bantamweight world champion, and WBO number-one ranked contender, Emanuel Navarrete (32-1, 28 Uitklophoue), in a battle for the WBO World Featherweight title.


Navarrete is undefeated in the last eight-years, which spans 27 gevegte.


The fight will take place at “The Bubble” inside the MGM Grand Conference Center, and will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.


“I have been working my butt off since I was a little kid for this opportunity, and I just can’t wait to get in there and fight for the title,” said Villa, who is promoted by Banner Promotions en Thompson Boxing. “Navarrete is a real aggressive Mexican fighter. He is coming to win. He was a former champion, and I am the underdog, but I have the style to beat him. We have kept the camp the same. We just treat it like it’s every other fight, just that this fight is for a world title. All my hard work is paying off. I am honored and excited to represent everyone who has supported me and my journey to become a world champion, and I plan on bringing the world title back to my home city of Salinas, Kalifornië.”


“This is what we envisioned for Ruben when we signed him out of the amateurs, to be fighting for a world title,” gesê Artie Pelullo, President van Banner Promotions. “That opportunity has now arrived, and we expect Ruben to put on a great performance on October 9th and win the WBO Featherweight World Title. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Stephen Espinoza en Gordon Hall of Showtime for all their help with the development of Ruben’s career, by showcasing him on ShoBox that has helped get him ready for this fight.”


“Ruben Villa is a terrific fighter and has the ability to make his dream to become a world champion a reality. The hard work that Banner Promotions and us at Thompson Boxing have put on his career will surely pay off,” gesê Ken Thompson, CEO of Thompson Boxing. “Navarrete is a terrific champion and it will be a huge challenge for our fighter, but I’m sure Ruben will rise up to the occasion and make us all proud.”
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Undefeated Featherweight Ruben Villa now Ranked Number-Nine by Ring Magazine

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Photo by Emily Harney / Banner Promotions

Featherweight contender also ranked #5 deur die WBO en #13 deur die WBC

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ORANGE, SOOS- Februarie 20, 2020 – Onoorwonne veergewigtitel Ruben Villa is nou ingedeel #9 by Ring Magazine.

Villa (18-0, 5 Uitklophoue) of Salinas, California is just three weeks removed from an impressive 10-round unanimous decision over Alexei Collado in a bout that headlined a ShoBox: The New Generation card in Shreveport, Louisiana. Met die oorwinning, Villa successfully defended his WBO International title.

In that bout, Villa was dominant throughout and displayed a diverse arsenal of punches that were very effective in decisively out punching the offensive minded Collado.

The ranking from the heralded magazine, adds to his world rankings of #5 deur die WBO en #13 deur die WBC.

“I was just surprised to get the recognition that I deserve. It’s been tough, but its finally starting to payoff. I am trying to get better with each fight and the people were happy. That the last fight against Collado meant a lot and opened up many doors,” said Villa

“Being recognized in the top-10 by Ring Magazine solidifies and validates Ruben of graduating from top-prospect to bona fide contender. In his next bout, we are looking for Ruben to really make a statement and face another world-ranked opponent in order to put him in position to fight for a world title,” gesê Banner Promotions President, Artie Pelullo.

“The rise of Ruben Villa has been gaining momentum since the world got to see him on Showtime last year. A world title bout is in his immediate future and it’s great to see the media, like Ring Magazine, recognizing his accomplishments.” stated Ken Thompson, CEO of Thompson Boxing Promotions.




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RUBENE VILLA GAAN AAN OM INDRUK TE MAAK MET EENVOUDIGE BESLUIT OORWINNING OP SHOBOX: DIE NUWE GESLAG VRYDAG OP SHOWTIME®

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Taras Shelestyuk Records oorheers eenparige besluit; Zhora Hamazaryan en Sulaiman Segawa veg teen 'n gelykopuitslag in liggewig


 
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SHREVEPORT, La. - Januarie 31, 2020 - Na sy vierde agtereenvolgende oorwinning in 'n bietjie meer as 12 maande aanShoBox: Die nuwe generasie, Ruben Villa is gereed om sy 19-jarige vooruitsigreeks te behaal.


 
Die onoorwonne veergewig Villa het 'n bokskliniek aangebied in 'n oorheersende eenparige beslissende oorwinning oor Alexei Collado. Die beoordelaars het die stryd met 99-91 behaal en 98-92 twee keer in die hoofgebeurtenis Vrydagaand vanaf George's Pond in Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, Die.


 
Die 22-jarige Salinas, Kalifornië., inheemse Villa (18-0, 5 Uitklophoue), wat die ring betree het en hulde gebring het aan wyle Kobe Bryant deur sy nr. 8 Lakers-trui in die ring, noem sy prestasie 'solied' teen 'n 'taai en aggressiewe vegter'.


 
'Hy was 'n uitdaging gedurende die geveg,”Het Villa gesê. 'Ek voel asof ek 'n goeie show aangebied het. Hy was 'n groot uitklophouer en hy is geen druk nie. Hy het die beste in my na vore gebring. '


 
Villa, wie was die was ook die 2014 en 2016 Nasionale kampioen vir goue handskoene, is tans op die ranglys nr. 5 by 126 pond deur die WBO en nr. 13 deur die WBC. Hy het gesê ná die stryd is hy gereed vir die beste wat sy afdeling bied.


 
Die 31-jarige Kubaanse Collado (26-3, 23 Uitklophoue) wat in Miami woon, vir die eerste keer in sewe wedstryde verloor. 'Dit was 'n goeie stryd,”Sê Collado, who won the 2006 Junior Wêreldtitel in die vlieggewig-afdeling. 'Ons het albei alles saamgebring. Ons het 'n goeie show vir die ondersteuners aangebied. Hy beweeg baie en hy is 'n slim vegter. Ek het gevoel toe ek hom baie geslaan het, maar ek was nie aktief genoeg nie. '


 
Villa het gesê dat hy gedurende die vakansie gedissiplineerde opleiding gebly het. 'Nou gaan ek 'n paar weke verlof neem en dan weer in die gimnasium kom,"Het hy gesê.


 
In die mede-featured bout, onoorwonne Oekraïens en 2012 Olimpiese bronsmedaljewenner Taras Shelestyuk (18-0, 10 Uitklophoue) 'n oorheersende eenparige beslissende oorwinning teen die Argentyn Luis Alberto Veron behaal (18-2-2, 9 Uitklophoue). Die beoordelaars het die 10-ronde weltergewig-stryd aangeteken 97-93 en 98-92 twee keer.


 
Shelestyuk, wat 'n slegte vyfde ronde op sy voorkop oorwin het, net geboks het 10 rondes in die afgelope drie jaar.


 
'Dit was 'n goeie stryd,”Het Shelestyuk gesê. 'Ek het hom met 'n paar goeie houe geslaan, en die geveg beheer. Ek is sedert Maart uit, en ek voel dat ek goed presteer het. Ek is bly om weer op televisie te wees.


 
'Die snit pla my nie. Dit is professionele boks, en hierdie dinge gebeur. Ek wil weer in Mei of Junie wees. As ek binne die volgende paar maande terugkom, Ek wil 'n groot naam veg - ouens soos Keith Thurman en Danny Garcia. ”


 
In die uitsending opener, laat vervanging Sulaiman Segawa (12-2-1, 3 Uitklophoue) lyk indrukwekkend in syneShoBox debuut skynbaar buite-boks Zhora Hamazaryan (9-1-2, 6 Uitklophoue) en die opname van die beter staatstaat, maar die nou liggewigstryd is 'n gelykopuitslag genoem. Een beoordelaar het Segawa gewen 78-74, 'n ander 77-75 want Hamazaryan en die derde regter het dit selfs genoem, 76-76.


 
ShoBox ontleder Steve Farhood het die stryd laat slaag 77-75 Segawa, terwyl Barry Tompkins en Raul Marquez dit albei gesien het 78-74 ten gunste van Segawa.


 
'Ek het die stryd gewen,”Sê Segawa, wat die stryd op net vier dae kennis geneem. 'Ek het hom en sy aggressiwiteit behou. Ek het tot sy gewig gekom en die optrede gedikteer. Ek het hom 'n paar keer getrap en hy het my nie aangeraak nie. '


 
Segawa het die beste statistieke in byna elke kategorie behaal. Hamazaryan was meer aktief (57.5 slae per rondte na Segawa’s 53.6) maar Segawa het hom uitland 130-100 algehele, 42-14 jabs en 88-86 krag en was meer akkuraat in alle fases (30%-22% algehele, 28%-8% jabs, 31.3%-31.1% krag). Segawa het selfs gelei 25-22 in liggaam verbind


 
Segawa, 28, verhuis na Silver Spring, Md., twee jaar gelede en kom oorspronklik van Kampala, Uganda. Hy het ses keer gewen teen voorheen onoorwonne teenstanders met sy twee verliese ook teen onoorwonne vegters.


 
Hamazaryan, wat sy derde wasShoBox voorkoms, terug na die ring na 16 maande toe hy na sy geboorteland Armenië terugkeer om sy liggaamlike opvoeding te behaal.

 

'Dit was 'n goeie stryd,”Het die 23-jarige Hamazaryan gesê. 'Ek het stadig begin weens die omskakeling en het verroes gevoel. Ek gaan terug na die gimnasium en aanhou leer. En ek sal beter wees. ”


 
Dit was die tweede agtereenvolgende gelykopuitslag vir Hamazaryan, wat ook 'n gelykop uitslag teen Thomas Mattice aangeteken hetShoBox verskyning in September van 2018.


 
Vrydag se gevegte is deur Banner Promotions bevorder, Thompson Boxing and Bishop Promotions LLC. Die volledige uitsending speel Maandag weer af, Februarie 3 by 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME en sal te alle tye beskikbaar wees op SHOWTIME® en SHOWTIME op DEMAND®.

 

Hall of Famer, Barry Tompkins, noem die aksie van die kant af, met Steve Farhood en mede-Hall of Famer en die voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez wat as kundige ontleders dien.. Die uitvoerende vervaardiger is Gordon Hall met Richard Gaughan vervaardiging en Rick Phillips regie.


 
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OorShoBox: Die nuwe generasie

Sedert sy ontstaan ​​in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. DieShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 81 vegters wat verskyn opShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.

 
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BRANDUN LEE TO FACE MILTON ARAUZ IN OPENING BOUT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TRIPLEHEADER FRIDAY, September 20 LIVE FROM MIDLAND, TEXAS

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Michael Dutchover Faces Thomas Mattice in Homecoming Bout While Ruben Villa Squares Off Against Highly Touted Prospect Enrique Vivas

NEW YORK – September 5, 2019 – Undefeated welterweight prospect Brandun Lee will make his television debut against Nicaraguan Milton Arauz in the eight-round opening bout of a three-fight ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie telecast on Friday, September 20 woon op Showtime (10:30 namiddag. ET / PT) from La Hacienda Event Center in Midland, Texas.


In die voorheen aangekondig belangrikste gebeurtenis, Midland native and fast-rising prospect Michael Dutchover sal in die gesig staar ShoBox veteraan Thomas Mattice in a 10-round lightweight bout while undefeated featherweight prospects Ruben Villa (16-0, 5 Uitklophoue) en Enrique Vivas (17-0, 9 Uitklophoue) clash in a 10-round matchup.

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing in association with GH3 Promotions, Garcia Promotions and Now Boxing Promotions, word geprys teen $120, $100 en $80 and can be purchased online atwww.haciendamidland,met of deur te bel 432-563-3737.

Super lightweight prospect Lee (15-0, 13 Uitklophoue), of La Quinta, Kalifornië. turned pro at 17 after a decorated amateur career (196-5). He has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney and Mauricio Herrera. Trained by his father Bobby, the 20-year-old has built up an 87-percent knockout ratio. A very active fighter, he had five bouts in 2018 and he will be facing his fourth opponent this year. He last fought on August 23 and is looking for a definitive win on his TV debut.

“I’m really excited about my first television fight on ShoBox and my first eight-round fight,"Sê Lee. “I’m in camp training really hard with my dad and trainer. This is an amazing opportunity for me. I will not disappoint on September 20.”



The 27-year-old, Arauz (10-1-1, 5 Uitklophoue), of Jinotega, Nicaragua, had a successful amateur run. He fought 80 amateur bouts and compiled a record of 74 wins against six defeats. Hy het in draai pro 2014 and won his first nine bouts. His lone loss came in May of 2017, when he was disqualified for repeated low blows against Angel Galo. Nicknamed “El Norteño”, Arauz will be fighting outside of his native Nicaragua for the first time on September 20.



“I’m very excited to showcase my talent on such a big network,” Arauz said. “Knowing so many great fighters had the opportunity to fight on ShoBox, I’m ready to put on a show. Also being able to come to the United States for the first time. I’m ready to give it my all and put on a great performance.”



Arauz said he’s aware of the undefeated Lee’s background and that he was also an outstanding amateur. “That’s not going to stop me, and I’m ready to give it my all and take it to him,” Arauz said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me and I’m going to take advantage of it. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get the win.”



Barry Tompkins sal die aksie van die eerste kant af noem met die bokshistorikus Steve Farhood en die voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez wat as kundige ontleders dien. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Chuck McKean producing and Rick Phillips directing.



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UNDEFEATED FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT RUBEN VILLA OUTPOINTS LUIS ALBERTO LOPEZ IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: DIE NUWE GESLAG VRYDAG OP SHOWTIME®

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Undefeated Prospect Michael Dutchover Knocks Out Rosekie Cristobal in First Round; Saul Sanchez KOs Brandon Benitez In Eighth Round of Telecast Opener



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CORONA, Kalifornië. – May 10, 2019 – Undefeated prospect Ruben Villa stayed true to his calm and consistent style, recording a unanimous decision over Luis Alberto Lopez in his first main-event appearance on ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie Friday from Omega Products Events Center in Corona, Kalifornië.



Die beoordelaars se telkaarte lees 98-92, 97-93 en 96-94 in the featherweight bout, although all three ShoBox commentators had Villa winning each round except the 10ste ronde, giving the final round to Lopez (17-2, 8 Uitklophoue) in a fight that saw nearly 1,400 punches thrown.



“I give myself a ‘C’ grade,”Het Villa gesê, making his second consecutive ShoBox voorkoms. “He was a tough opponent and had a real awkward style and wasn’t really a boxer. It took me awhile to adjust to him and it was hard not to get frustrated.”



Taken the 10-round distance for the first time in his career, the 22-year-old Villa (16-0, 5 Uitklophoue) of Salinas, Kalifornië., took the first two rounds to get used to the top-15 ranked contender Lopez’s awkward style before he began landing heavy body shots to dominate the third round.



In the seventh round, Villa out-jabbed Lopez and continued the onslaught of body punches in the ninth round, but was not able to get the knockout against the game Lopez.



“I agreed with the judges’ scorecards,” the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion Villa said. “I still got the unanimous decision win so I have no problem with that. I can take a whole lot from this fight tonight.”



Lopez was coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February but could not repeat the feat against the highly regarded Villa.



“I hit him with the better shots,” Lopez said. “I was consistently throwing and landing the power shots while he was just jabbing. Ek het goed gevoel. It’s a complicated to fight a lefty, but I thought I landed the punches that scored.”



In die mede-funksie, undefeated 21-year-old rising prospect Michael Dutchover (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue) made quick work of late replacement Rosekie Cristobal (15-4, 11 Uitklophoue) van die Filippyne, connecting on a right-left combination to Cristobal’s liver that sent him to both knees before being counted out by referee Zachary Young at 1:46 of the first round of a scheduled eight-round super lightweight contest.



In sy ShoBox debuut, Dutchover of Santa Fe Springs, Kalifornië., by way of Midland, Texas, recorded six body connects among his 11 landed power punches in the fight that lasted just 109 sekondes.



“I have to be able to adjust,” said Dutchover, a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a bronze medalist in the 2016 Olimpiese kwalifiseerders. “I was given a tall lefty on short notice due to the original opponent dropping out. Part of being a professional is being able to adapt. It’s nothing I haven’t seen before. I’ve seen pretty much every style through the amateurs and now during sparring sessions as a pro.”



Dutchover added: “I was patient and waited for the open shots. He wasn’t covering up the body so that was my target. The plan from the beginning was to break him down. I’m just happy I was able to end it early and give the fans something to talk about.”



In die opening van die bout tripleheader, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (12-0, 7 Uitklophoue) recorded an eighth-round knockout against Brandon Benitez (14-2, 6 Uitklophoue) in an entertaining and all-action fight.



After an even first round, Sanchez and Benitez continued to trade shots over the first three rounds before Benitez’s legs began to betray him and he tired midway through the fourth, slowing the pace of the fight considerably. Sanchez, of North Hollywood, Kalifornië., landed three huge punches that staggered Benitez as the fourth round came to a close, stoking the undefeated prospect with confidence as the fight reached progressed to the later rounds.



In the seventh round, Mexico’s Benitez suffered an injury over his right eye from a Sanchez punch, and referee Raul Caiz Jr. warned Benitez prior to the eight round to protect himself. At the start of the eighth round, a flush right hand by the 21-year-old Sanchez connected cleanly and Caiz Jr. stepped in and stopped the fight after just 18 sekondes.



“I felt strong throughout the fight,” Sanchez said. “Benitez was tough so I had to be careful and aggressive at the same time. I know I hurt him a handful of times, but I know I can do better. My conditioning was great. I was ready to go the distance.”



Sanchez out-landed the 21-year-old Benitez 145-94 overall and 123-78 in power connects while landing 42 percent of his power shots to Benitez’s 29 persent.



“I was responding well in every round,” said Benitez from Queretaro, Mexiko. “I don’t know why the referee stopped it. I had a lot more left. I’m just disappointed I wasn’t allowed to finish the fight.”



Middleweight contender and 2018 champion of Die Contender champion Brandon Adams was interviewed during Friday’s telecast to discuss his June 29 Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks® showdown with undefeated Jermall Charlo, which was announced earlier on Friday.



“I’m a new face,” Adams told Hall of Famer Steve Farhood. “I’m in the top 10. I’m in the discussion and I think that’s enough to shake everything up. The guy that comes out to nowhere is a great story for boxing.



“I hope I get the best Charlo because I’m bringing the best ‘Cannon.’ I’m very fan friendly and I definitely go for the kill. When I get in the ring I like to entertain myself. I’m very much looking forward to fighting Charlo. It’s going to be exciting.”



Friday’s fights were promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. The full telecastwill replay on Monday, Mei 12 by 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME en sal te alle tye beskikbaar wees op SHOWTIME® en SHOWTIME op DEMAND®.



Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.



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Oor ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie

Sedert sy ontstaan ​​in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. Die ShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 79 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.
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UNDEFEATED FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT RUBEN VILLA TAKES VIEWERS THROUGH A “DAY IN CAMP” AHEAD OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT MATCHUP WITH LUIS ALBERTO LOPEZ

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Vrydag, Mei 10 Woon op Showtime® by 10:30 namiddag. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Kalifornië.



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WAT: Ruben Villa will return for his second consecutive ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie appearance of 2019, but this time the undefeated featherweight prospect will be the headline attraction when he takes on top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez this Friday, Mei 10 (10:30 namiddag. ET / PT) from Omega Products International in Corona, Kalifornië.


SHOWTIME Sports released a “DAY IN CAMP: Ruben Villa” video feature that captures Villa’s humble mindset, grueling training regimen and hunger for success as he prepares for the toughest test of his career. The latest installment of the “DAY IN CAMP” digital franchise is available for viewing HIER: https://s.sho.com/2LCZxES



Villa’s training begins in the morning at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, Kalifornië., where the 22-year-old works on his footwork and technique under the guidance of trainer Max Garcia and ends with a 5-mile run through the Riverside hills. In between, Villa goes through an intense sparring session and watches tape from his last fight where he dispatched then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the first ShoBox beeldsending van 2019.



Although he’s still early in his professional career, the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion has big aspirations.



“Once I’m able to call my own shots and have a world title, I want to be able to say I fought the best and I beat the best.”



In the co-feature of this Friday’s ShoBox uitsending, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 Uitklophoue) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde ligte wedstryd. In die opening van die bout tripleheader, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 Uitklophoue) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde bout.



Vrydag se ShoBox telecast immediately follows the premiere of All Access: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE by 10 namiddag. ET / PT op Showtime.

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UNDEFEATED FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT RUBEN VILLA TO FACE ONCE-BEATEN LUIS ALBERTO LOPEZ IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: DIE NUWE GENERASIE VRYDAG, MAG 10 Woon op SHOWTIME®

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Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 namiddag. ET/PT From Omega Products International in Corona, Kalifornië.



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NEW YORK – April 23, 2019 – Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will face once-beaten and top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez in the main event of ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie Vrydag, Mei 10 woon op Showtime by 10:30 namiddag. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Kalifornië.



The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 Uitklophoue) returns in a 10-round bout for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series after dispatching then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the first ShoBox beeldsending van 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 Uitklophoue), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February.



In die mede-funksie, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 Uitklophoue) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde ligte wedstryd. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 Uitklophoue) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 Uitklophoue) in 'n agt-ronde bout.



Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, word geprys teen $125, $75 en $60 and can be purchased online at www.thompsonboxing.com
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“This ShoBox show brings back former amateur standout Ruben Villa in his toughest test to date as he continues his quest to turn from prospect to contender,” het Gordon Hall gesê, Uitvoerende vervaardiger van ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, who went 130-17 in die amateurs, and now faces his first unbeaten opponent. In the opener, we have ShoBox newcomer and unbeaten Saul Sanchez who will try to stand out against a once beaten opponent. All three top amateurs, top pro prospects and looking to make a name for themselves as must see fighter. Only time will tell.”



“I am very excited for Ruben [Villa] and Michael [Dutchover],” said Artie Pelullo, President en uitvoerende hoof, Banner Promotions. “Ruben is headlining the May 10 ShoBox in just his second time on the network. There is a lot of pressure on this 22-year-old, as he is expected to achieve and produce great things due to his amateur background. Michael is the diamond in the rough. Also an amateur standout who has power in either hand, he is looking for this SHOWTIME event to be his coming out party.”



“This is our 19th anniversary and what better way to celebrate it than with three of our top prospects fighting on ShoBox,” said Ken Thompson, President, Thompson Boxing. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [Villa], Michael [Dutchover] and Saul [Sanchez] take huge steps towards stardom.”



Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 rekord as 'n amateur. The Salinas, Kalifornië. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 en 2015 Nasionale kampioen vir goue handskoene. He owns impressive amateur victories over Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney and Gary Antonio Russell.



Villa has registered 15 consecutive professional victories since turning pro in 2016 shortly after the Olympic Trials, including a dominating unanimous decision over Cervera in his ShoBox debut in January. A legitimate prospect, Villa hopes to continue his rapid ascension in the featherweight ranks with an impressive showing against Lopez.



“I am very excited to get the opportunity to headline on ShoBox after being the co-feature earlier this year,”Het Villa gesê. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. My opponent is 17-1, and he has won some regional titles. He is no stick in the mud. I know he comes forward and that should make for an exciting fight. I am looking to put on a great performance because I know a win will open doors for bigger fights.”



Lopez, a native of Mexicali, Mexiko, is coming off the biggest win of his career. In sy U.S. debut and first fight outside of Mexico, Lopez won a technical decision over prospect Ray Ximenez to pick up the vacant WBO International Featherweight title. Ranked the No. 11 featherweight in the world by the WBO, the 21-year-old Lopez has won his last five bouts since suffering his only defeat as a pro to Abraham Montoya in 2018.



“I have a belt for a reason and I’m going to defend it proudly on May 10,” said Lopez. “I know Ruben Villa is regarded as a top prospect, but I know I’m better than him and I’m planning to show the world on May 10ste."



The 21-year-old Dutchover, from Midland, Texas, began boxing when he was eight years old compiling a notable amateur record. He was a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze Medalist in the 2016 Olimpiese kwalifiseerders. Turning pro in 2016 op die ouderdom van 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 professionele gevegte, including knockouts in his last four bouts.



“I’m very excited, I’ve been working for this opportunity all my life,” said Dutchover, who now trains in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Danny Zamora. “I know my opponent is tough and durable. Being on ShoBoxis a great opportunity and it is the next steppingstone to reach my ultimate goal, and that is to become world champion.”

Chilean-born Mascarena, who currently resides in Tijuana, Mexico and trains in San Diego, Kalifornië., draai pro in 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 maande. Fighting exclusively in his home country, Mascarena will finally be able to make his U.S. debut after he had a fight fall through in late 2018 and a second fight cancelled in February. Mascarena, who has fought mostly at 140 pond, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 maande gelede.



“I’ve been in top share for a while now, I was set to fight in February but my fight got cancelled,” said the 25-year-old Mascarena. “I come from a family of boxers and we take the sweet science very seriously. Mei 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. debuut, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”



The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, Kalifornië., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 jaar oud. Fighting exclusively in his home state of California, Sanchez has built up an 11-0 record under famed trainer Joel Diaz. The brother of featherweight prospect Emilio Sanchez, Saul is coming off a majority decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra but faces a stiff step-up in competition against Benitez.



“I’ve always dreamed of having an opportunity like this,” said Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, maar ek is gereed. I will shine on May 10.”



Benitez, from Queretaro, Mexiko, has stayed busy in late 2018 and early 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, who fought 186 times as an amateur, is the lone blemish on featherweight prospect Chaise Nelson’s resume. Benitez has won five fights in a row since the only loss of his career, which came to then 10-0 and current 20-0 Mexican Irving Turrubiartes.



“I’m young and hungry and I know Saul Sanchez is a great opponent for me, but I’m not concerned about him,” said Benitez. “I don’t think he does anything special in the ring. Ek doen, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”



Barry Tompkins sal roep die ShoBox optrede van ringside met Steve Farhood en voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez dien as deskundige ontleders. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.



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Oor ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie

Sedert sy ontstaan ​​in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. Die ShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 79 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.

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RISING LIGHTWEIGHT STAR DEVIN HANEY SCORES BIGGEST VICTORY OF HIS CAREER WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER XOLISANI NDONGENI IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: DIE NUWE GESLAG VRYDAG OP SHOWTIME®

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Californian Ruben Villa Dominates Colombian Ruben Cervera in Co-Feature

Vang The Replay Monday, Januarie 14 Op 10 namiddag. ET / PT Op Showtime EXTREME®

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SHREVEPORT – January 12, 2019 – Devin Haney passed the biggest test of his young career Friday night onShoBox: Die nuwe generasie, kicking off the 2019 boxing year with a dazzling performance and unanimous decision victory over fellow undefeated former South African champion Xolisani Ndongeni live on SHOWTIME from StageWorks of Louisiana.

Haney (21-0, 13 Uitklophoue) scored a second-round knockdown and wore Ndongeni (25-1, 13 Uitklophoue) down with punishing body shots in the latter part of the fight in winning easily on all three judges’ scorecards, 100-89 twee keer, and 99-90.See the second-round knockdownHIER.

Haney told SHOWTIME’s Steve Farhood in the ring after the fight he only wants to be considered a contender from here on out. “I want those top guys,"Het hy gesê. “Now they really can’t deny me. I’ve been saying this for a long time but now, I’m a contender.”See the post-fight interviewHIER. 

The knockdown came at 1:30 of the second round as a Haney right hand landed flush knocking the unbalanced Ndongeni to the canvas. But it was Haney’s body shots that wore out the stubborn Ndongeni, who was fighting in the United States for just the second time. Haney badly wanted to end the fight with a knockout, even telling his father Bill Haney between rounds, “I’m going to knock him out!"

“He’s a great fighter,” said Haney, who with the victory takes home the WBO Intercontinental and WBC International belts. “You don’t make it to 25-0 without being anybody. I knew it was going to be tough opponent from the very beginning. He’s a really good fighter and I didn’t choose him. That was the opponent that came up and you know me, I don’t turn down anybody. I fight whoever comes in front of me.”

Farhood said 2019 could be the year Haney fights for a world title. “I’m impressed because he showed a side of himself that we hadn’t seen before,” the International Boxing Hall of Famer Farhood said. “For a young fighter, although he’s very skilled, you want to see him handle all kinds of situations. He went to the body effectively and if the fight goes 30 seconds longer he gets the stoppage. Is a world title fight in 2019 a possibility? Sekerlik. Just because he’s 20 doesn’t mean he’s not good enough. It’s clear there’s no one that’s going to out-box him.”

Farhood finally gave Ndongeni a round for the first time in the seventh as he used some effective body work to control the round, although never visibly hurting Haney or putting him in too much danger.

As the fight went deeper and deeper, Haney just kept getting stronger. In the final two rounds, he led 69-28 on overall landed punches (16-6 jabs en 53-22 krag). In the final minute of the final round, Haney out-landed Ndongeni 23-3 in total connects.

“I’m getting stronger with each fight and I feel my man strength emerging,” Haney said. “Ndongeni is a very durable fighter. I attribute his big heart for keeping him in the fight. I knew I was the superior fighter. I showed everyone I can fight coming forward, Ek kan boks, I can bang, I do it all. Ek is gereed…no one is stopping me.”

In a battle of undefeated Rubens, former decorated amateur Ruben Villa (15-0, 5 Uitklophoue) handed Colombian Ruben Cervera (10-1, 9 Uitklophoue) his first career defeat scoring a dominating unanimous decision, 80-72 on all three scorecards in the eight-round featherweight co-feature bout.See fight highlightsHIER.

The 21-year-old two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 en 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion from Salinas, Kalifornië., Villa outworked and outperformed the slower but determined Cervera en route to a decisive decision victory.

“It felt good fighting on the big stage and I got the victory against a very tough undefeated fighter,” the one-time Olympic alternate Villa said. “I felt I controlled the entire fight with my superior boxing skills. I’m ready to step up to the next level. I’m taking on all comers no matter who they are, I feel I’m the best featherweight in the world.”

In the sixth round, Villa got to work featuring a strong right hand and following up with jabs and combinations that seemed to buzz Cevera, who was out-landed on punches in the round 35-5.

The jab was the key weapon for Villa as he led 105-23 in connects as well as holding a 36 percent to eight percent advantage in jab accuracy. Villa exceeded double-digits in jabs in every round but the first.

The lefty Villa said visiting Riverside and spending time with noted trained Robert Garcia has helped his game. “I’ll give myself an 8 of 9 vanaand,"Het hy gesê. “I believe in my speed. I know there are guys like [Abner] Mares and [Lion] Santa Cruz who people know, but visiting Riverside let me see I can step in there with anyone.”

Cevera became the 182nd career fighter to lose his undefeated record onShoBox. “I knew Ruben Villa was a very fast fighter because I saw some video of him, but I didn’t know he was that fast,” Cervera said. “He’s much faster when you see him inside the ring. I tried everything I could but my distance was off. I was able to hit them with a couple of combinations and he probably felt my power. I don’t disagree with the judges’ decision, he was the better man tonight.”

In die uitsending opener, Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez (11-0, 9 Uitklophoue) overcame a 14-minute delay between the first and second rounds knocking out former college football player Willie Jake, Jr. (8-2-1, 2 Uitklophoue) by 2:59 van die tweede ronde. Both fighters sat calmly on their stools as local promoters worked to repair two of the ropes that had fallen from their post.See fight highlightsHIER.

After controlling the action in the first round, Frank’s raw punches simply overpowered the heavier Jake, catching him with a glancing right to the head and a cuffing hook to the body that caused Jake to fall face-first to the canvas and the fight was waved off with just one second remaining in the second round.

Sanchez was the more accurate fighter landing 39 percent of his power shots to Jake’s 25 persent. He also outlanded the Indianapolis native in total connects (28-15) and in landed power shots (20-14).

“I wanted to show the world that I’m the new Cuban boxing sensation,” said Sanchez, who grew up in Guantanamo, Kuba, and now resides in Miami. “I didn’t let the ring rope delay affect my performance. I was ready to go no matter what happened. My manager the great Richard Steele [former boxing referee] is already putting together my next fight. I’m coming for everyone in the heavyweight division. All contenders better watch out.”

The event was promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. The full telecast will replay on Monday, Januarie 14 by 10 namiddag. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME en sal te alle tye beskikbaar wees op SHOWTIME® en SHOWTIME op DEMAND®.

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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OorShoBox: Die nuwe generasie

Sedert sy ontstaan ​​in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. DieShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 79 vegters wat verskyn opShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

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DEVIN HANEY vs. XOLISANI NDONGENI FINAL WEIGHTS, KWOTASIES & PHOTOS FOR SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TOMORROW LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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SHREVEPORT– January 10, 2019 – Unbeaten lightweight and rising star Devin Haney and fellow undefeated Xolisani Ndongeni both made weight just a day before theirShoBox: Die nuwe generasie 10-round main event headlines a tripleheader live on SHOWTIME (10 namiddag. ET / PT) from StageWorks of Louisiana in Shreveport.

The precocious Haney (20-0, 13 Uitklophoue), a seven-time national junior amateur champion who turned pro at age 17, headlines onShoBox for the third time when he takes on South Africa’s 28-year-old Ndongeni (25-0, 13 Uitklophoue), who like Haney is unbeaten and spent four months training at the Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas in 2017.  

The event is promoted by Devin Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. Kaartjies, begin by $30, is nou te koop en beskikbaar by www.akafights.com.

In dieShoBox mede-funksie, featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 Uitklophoue) of Salinas, Kalifornië., will take on Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 Uitklophoue) of Colombia in an eight-round matchup. The telecast will open with young heavyweights Frank Sanchez (10-0, 8 Uitklophoue) of Cuba and former college football player Willie Jake Jr. (8-1-1, 2 Uitklophoue) of Indianapolis, Ind., squaring off in another eight-round bout.

All the fighters weighed at Paradise Theatre located inside Margaritaville Resort Casino.

FINAL WEIGHTS, REFEREES AND JUDGES

Lightweight 10-Round Bout

Devin Haney – 134 ½ lbs.

Xolisani Ndongeni – 134 ¾ £.

Skeidsregter: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, Die.); regters: Laurence Cole (Dallas), Pat Dayton (Monroe, Die.), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, Die.)

Featherweight 8-Round Bout

Ruben Villa – 126 ¾ lbs.

Ruben Cervera – 126 ½ kg.

(Contracted weight is 128 pond)

Skeidsregter: Laurence Cole (Dallas); regters: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, Die.), Pat Dayton (Monroe, Die.), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, Die.)

Heavyweight 8-Round Bout

Frank Sanchez – 216 ¼ lbs.

Willie Jake Jr. - 239 ½ kg.

Skeidsregter: Bruce McDaniel (Monroe, Die.); regters: Laurence Cole (Dallas), Pat Dayton (Monroe, Die.), Mickey Lofton (Monroe, Die.)

FINALE KWOTASIES:

DEVIN HANEY:

“This is a 10-round fight for the WBO Intercontinental and WBC International belts, so it’s a big deal. This is a true step up for me.

“It’s important for me build a name in different areas of the country. I’ve fought in Southern California and Philadelphia, and now I’m fighting in Louisiana. This fight I will show who Devin Haney is. In this fight I’ll showcase my skills and I’ll show my full arsenal.

“My style is not a style that people want to fight. I will fight whoever is out there. We haven’t been getting a lot call backs. I’ve had other offers from all the top promotion companies, but I want to remain independent and make my own decisions.

“My opponent has an awkward style. I know he has a lot of confidence and he thinks he can beat me. That’s great for him, but he hasn’t faced anyone with my combination of speed and power.

“At the end of my career I think it would be great if the world continued to say, ‘I don’t know if he can take a punch.’ That would be the goal.”

XOLISANI NDONGENI:

“I’ve trained and sparred with guys at Mayweather’s gym in Las Vegas for four months in 2017. I learned a lot got some great experience.

“I see a young, good prospect in Devin Haney. I just have to keep to my game plan. He doesn’t realize how fast I am. I’ll show some different looks, and know what he’s planning to do. Whatever Haney brings, I’ll adjust.

“I’ve been in some deep waters and I have more rounds than Haney. That experience will pay off for me.

“I’ve been knocked down once in my career. It was early and I came back to knock him down five times and won the fight.

“Haney wants to be called a contender. I’ve been a contender and I know what it takes to be at the top level of the sport. I’ve never taken a fight I wasn’t prepared for or thought that I couldn’t win.”

RUBEN VILLA

“This is exciting and what we’ve been working toward. The contracted weight is 128 for this fight, but I’m a natural featherweight at 126. I’m a southpaw but a natural righty. I throw a lot of jabs, dit is my styl.

“I’m representing Salinas and want to be a world champion someday. I’m only 21 jaar oud, and to already be fighting onShoBox is a dream come true.

“People say I don’t have the knockouts, but it’s in my mind and they will come. The power and knockouts will come.

“I once beat Devin [Haney] by unanimous decision in the amateurs. Ek was 15, and it was in the finals of the Junior Olympics. Devin’s real slick and aggressive and he moves well. That’s how you beat him.

RUBEN CERVERA

“I’ve never been to the U.S., and I love it here. The press conference and the amount of attention this fight is getting is amazing. I’m used to watching this kind of stuff on T.V. But my mind is totally focused on this fight.

“I have power in all my punches. I’m a strong fighter who has to take a step up in my career. Ek is jong, net 20 jaar oud, so I’m anxious to get my career going.

“I know Villa is a southpaw. I’ve fought lefties several times in my career and have had no problem with it.

“There is a lot of talent in Colombia, but there aren’t the resources there to have a good career. You have to sacrifice a lot and that’s what I’ve done.”

FRANK SANCHEZ

“I’m 6-foot-4 and use my height to my advantage. I defected from Cuba in 2016 and my family is still in Cuba. My brother is the only one here in the States with me.

“I’m living in Miami now and training there. That will be my home base now.

“I’d love to fight [Deontay] Wilder. I want to be world champion so maybe someday I will. His technique is a little bit wild.

“I had great amateur experience and am a former member of the Cuban national amateur team. I know that will help me. I know there’s never been a heavyweight champion from Cuba, and I plan to be the first one.”

WILLIE JAKE JR.

“Indianapolis is a tough town to be a boxer because there’s not a lot going on there.

“I played college football [for Pasadena City College] but I hurt my wrist and decided to go into the military.

"[Frank] is a little fellow. He needs some maturing. I know they do things differently there in Cuba, but we both are fighting for our families. I’m going to let him know he needs to be a cruiserweight.”

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