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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. LEO SANTA CRUZ FINAL PRESSKONFERENSNOTATER OCH BILDER

”Jag måste bevisa att jag är den dåligaste mannen i sporten på lördag kväll," – Davis

”Alla har sin åsikt om denna kamp. Det är mitt jobb att gå ut och bevisa att tvivlarna är felaktiga," – Santa Cruz

Tre gånger världsmästare Davis och fyra divisioner världsmästare Santa Cruz möts i Halloween Thriller på Alamodome i San Antonio Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® Denna lördag, Oktober 31 i evenemang presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – Oktober 29, 2020 – Tre gånger världsmästare Gervonta ”Tank” Davis och fyra-division mästare Leo "Jordbävningen" Santa Cruz kvadrerade på en sista presskonferens på torsdag för att förhandsgranska deras efterlängtade SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) huvuduppgörelse som äger rum denna lördag, Oktober 31 från Alamodome i San Antonio i ett evenemang som presenterades av Premier Boxing Champions.

Två av sportens mest elektrifierande krigare, Davis och Santa Cruz kommer att slåss om WBA Super Featherweight och WBA Lightweight Championships i en matchup som ställer Davis fantastiska kraft mot det obevekliga trycket från Santa Cruz.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz marknadsförs av Mayweather Promotions, TGB kampanjer, GTD-kampanjer och Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Biljetter säljs nu och kan köpas på Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome har implementerat en omfattande hälso- och säkerhetsplan för att skydda mot spridningen av coronavirus. Alla fans som deltar i evenemanget kommer att screenas vid inträde och måste bära en mask och följa riktlinjer för social distansering. Biljetter distribueras i säteblock som kallas ”pods” för att upprätthålla avståndet mellan grupper inte från samma parti. För mer information, besök Alamodome.com.

Här är vad presskonferensdeltagarna hade att säga torsdag:

GERVONTA DAVIS

”Mitt team och jag bestämde oss för att flytta vårt läger till Las Vegas så att vi kunde ha ett perfekt läger. Vi tillbringade 15 veckor i träning, så jag är väl förberedd. Förhoppningsvis är Leo väl förberedd och vi ger fansen vad de vill se.

”Vi vet att Leo kommer att komma med många slag och jag kommer att bli explosiv. Det handlar om att ge fansen en godbit. Jag är tacksam för att vara i den här positionen och jag är redo. Lördagskvällen kommer att bli en minnesvärd natt.

”Att inte ta något från honom, Yuriorkis Gamboa försökte bara överleva mot mig. Det är svårare att få slag när någon inte försöker ta kampen. Jag vet att Leo kommer att slåss. Jag tror att den här föreställningen kommer att höja mig till nästa nivå.

”Jag tror inte att jag måste slå ut honom, Jag måste bara gå ut och vara bra. Glöm allt annat, Jag måste bara gå ut och visa alla att jag är den bästa killen i boxningsvärlden. Det är mitt huvudmål.

”Michael Jordan brukade läsa tidningen och göra vad de sa att han inte kunde göra. Det är vad jag gör. Jag måste bevisa att jag är den dåligaste mannen i sporten på lördagskvällen.

”Leo kommer att slåss och det handlar bara om att jag tar upp och gör det jag gör bäst. Du kan se potentialen i en kämpe utifrån, men du måste se att det faktiskt kommer ut i en kamp för att tro det. Det är den positionen jag befinner mig i. Alla vet att jag är fantastisk, Jag måste bara visa det.

”Leo har visat att han är en toppfighter, och han går upp mot ett sprängämne, kraftfull kämpe som jag själv. Jag tycker att vinnaren ska vara i toppen 10 i listan pund för pund.

”Floyd Mayweather har just sagt att jag ska hålla fokus trots allt som följer med pay-per-view-veckan. Jag måste få jobbet gjort först, men gör också allt som kommer med att vara nästa pay-per-view-stjärna.

”Jag är en av de kämpar som vet hur man fokuserar när jag har något stort framför mig. Ingen av de stora kämparna före mig har frusit upp när det är knäcktid. Jag har alltid kunnat fokusera när stora saker är på spel. Det var vad jag gjorde för det här träningslägret.

”Jag är inte riktigt fokuserad på någon som inte är Leo Santa Cruz. Jag kan inte förbise Leo. Så långt som någon annan fighter där ute, de spelar ingen roll för mig just nu. Jag kommer att bevisa det på vägen. Detta är ett steg närmare att bevisa den punkt som jag vill bevisa. ”

LEO SANTA CRUZ

”Det här är vad jag alltid har drömt om. När jag var liten pojke, Jag ville vara på den här scenen. Jag lever den drömmen och jag är väldigt glad och upphetsad. Jag trodde aldrig att jag skulle göra det. Jag tyckte att det var som att vinna i lotteriet. Men tack till fansen, Jag är här där jag är.

”Jag står inför den bästa kämpen i divisionen. Om du vill vara bäst, du måste slå bäst. Jag måste gå emot den bästa kämpen. Jag ville utmana mig själv. Jag vet att detta är en farlig kamp för mig, men jag vill testa mig själv.

”Vi har båda lidit och gått igenom mycket för att komma hit. Ingen av oss vill gå tillbaka dit vi började. Så jag vet att vi båda kommer att ge en fantastisk kamp för fansen.

”Jag har hjärtat av en mexikansk krigare. Min pappa har sagt till mig att slåss med en smart kamp, men även om han kommer att säga det, det finns en bra chans att jag ibland bråkar med honom. Oavsett vad, vi ska hitta ett sätt att slå honom.

”Jag oroar mig inte riktigt för att vara underdog. Alla har sin åsikt. Det är mitt jobb att gå ut och bevisa att tvivlarna är felaktiga. Jag tränade hårt för att gå ut och göra den lördagen.

”Gervonta är den bästa motståndaren jag har mött. Han är den starkaste kämpe jag har mött. Abner Mares och Carl Frampton-striderna var en fantastisk upplevelse för denna typ av slagsmål. Jag lärde mig mycket av dessa fyra slagsmål och sedan dess har jag lärt mig mycket mer.

”Det skulle betyda världen för mig att bli femdivisionsmästare. Det skulle vara en annan dröm som går i uppfyllelse. Jag skulle sätta Santa Cruz efternamn där uppe med det bästa.

”Gervonta är en stor kille och jag vet att han kommer att träffas hårt. Men jag har tränat med större killar hela lägret och jag har kunnat ta allt som kastas på mig.

”Fans vill att du ska göra det till ett fram och tillbaka krig. Jag vet att mot Gervonta måste jag slåss smart. Jag ska bara försöka så mycket jag kan för att lyssna på min fars råd.

”Jag tog definitivt denna kamp för att tysta kritikerna. Folk sa att jag inte ville slåss mot de stora namnen. Så jag gick efter den största utmaningen i divisionen och det är Gervonta Davis.

”Jag lämnar åsikterna till fansen och media. Mitt jobb är att vinna och ge fansen en fantastisk kamp. Jag ska ge det mitt bästa och lämna allt i ringen. ”

CALVIN FORD, Davis 'tränare

”Lägret har varit fantastiskt. Det var otroligt. Jag uppskattar verkligen det arbete som han gjorde. Jag kan inte vänta med att se Tank i ringen. Jag ser fram emot fantastiska föreställningar från båda kämparna.

"'Tank" åstadkom många saker som jag har bett honom att göra, men det här är toppen av dem alla här. Båda dessa familjer har gått samma linje med olika spår. De har båda en chans att bli stora med den här vinsten.

”Varje gång jag tittar på” Tank ”nu, Jag blinkar tillbaka till de yngre åren i gymmet med honom som barn. Nu är han den man som jag alltid har sett på honom att vara. Han är en familjeman, affärsman och en underbar kämpe. Det är fantastiskt att se en av mina pojkar alla vuxna upp. ”

JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz far och tränare

”Vi hade ett riktigt bra träningsläger och förstår vikten av denna kamp. Leo är helt förberedd för denna kamp på lördag och jag förväntar mig att han ska ha en fantastisk prestation.

”Jag är väldigt tacksam för att jag är här. Jag är så glad att vara här med min son för en så stor kamp och kunna vägleda honom och hjälpa honom att uppnå sin dröm.

”Vi vet att Davis är en mycket stark och skicklig kämpe. Men Leo har precis använt det för att motivera honom i gymmet varje dag och du kan se det på lördag. "

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President, Sport och evenemangsprogrammering, Showtime Networks Inc.

”En av de största anledningarna till att jag älskar boxning är att vi får bevittna unga män, som 'Tank' Davis och Leo Santa Cruz, utvecklas och mognar precis framför våra ögon. Detta är vår nionde kamp med "Tank" och 13th med Leo. Vi har sett dem mogna som krigare och vi har sett dem mogna som unga män. Vi har sett dem kämpa, svettas, och triumfera. Vi har sett dem bli pappor. ”

"Jag minns första gången jag träffade" Tank ", det var april 2016 i Washington, D.C. Han var på det icke-tv-underkortet för en Adrien Broner-kamp. Han hade redan kämpat, han kom över under sändningen och Floyd presenterade honom. Jag minns hans mycket ord, ”Det här är min unga kämpe. Se upp för det här barnet. ”Och vi har tittat på det sedan dess.

”Jag minns att jag träffade Leo första gången i juni 2012. Strax före hans första världskampkamp. Han var en mycket ödmjuk, tyst, mjuk talat, nästan blyga unga män. Mycket annorlunda än killen som jag såg i ringen om 48 timmar efter det. Poängen är, vi har varit med på dessa unga mäns resa.

”De har kämpat mot oddsen, bokstavligen sedan födseln. Vi hade turen att spendera tid med dem under ALL ACCESS. De öppnade sina hjärtan, deras sinnen, och själva för att dela sina berättelser. Det jag har hört mest är att svårigheten med denna kamp inte är om folk vill titta på det eller om de ska köpa det, det är vem de ska rota till. För om du känner till dessa unga mäns historier, vad de har gått igenom, och vad de har upplevt, det är otroligt.

”Slutsatsen är att i dessa två unga män har vi två av de mest framgångsrika och populära unga krigarna i idrotten idag. Leo har varit en mästare nästan konsekvent sedan dess 2012. 'Tank' hade försäljningar eller nära försäljningar i Los Angeles, Baltimore och Atlanta, bara förra året. Vi har fått dessa två skickliga unga män att slåss på lördagskvällen. Du måste respektera deras resa, var de kommer ifrån, och respektera de lag som kommer runt honom.

”Vi vet vad som kommer att hända på lördagskvällen. Leo kommer att komma in i ringen, kasta en hel del slag och visa en aktivitetsnivå som skiljer sig från nästan alla andra i sporten. "Tank" kommer att visa makten, fart, och atletiken som har gjort honom till en av de snabbast stigande unga stjärnorna som vi har sett inom sport på en tid. Utöver det, det kommer att vara upp till dem, precis som det har varit upp till dem under hela deras liv. ”

Om Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz kommer att se tre gånger världsmästare Gervonta ”Tank” Davis och fyrdelningsvärldsmästare Leo "Jordbävningen" Santa Cruz slåss om WBA Super Featherweight och WBA Lightweight Championships headlining en SHOWTIME PPV lördag, Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) i ett evenemang som presenterades av Premier Boxing Champions från Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas.

Det staplade underkortet kommer att innehålla obesegrad inföding från San Antonio och WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios som försvarar sin titel mot den hårt slående Ryan "Cowboy" Karl i co-main-tävlingen och den tidigare superlätta världsmästaren Regis "Rougarou" Prograis kommer möta obesegrad utmanare Juan Heráldez i en 10-runda uppgörelse. I telecast-öppnaren, lätta tävlande Isaac Cruz och Diego Magdaleno kommer att slåss i en IBF-titel eliminator match.

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JUAN HERALDEZ TRAINING CAMP NOTES

“On October 31 everyone will see what I’m capable of," – Heraldez

Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV® ActionSaturday, Oktober 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

NEW YORK – Oktober 16, 2020 – Unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former champion Regis "rougarou" Prograis på lördag, Oktober 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV in a Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz live from Alamodome in San Antonio.

“It’s been a long eight-week camp preparing for Prograis,” said Heraldez. “We’re fighting a different style of fighter, which is a good thing because he’s the type of fighter who comes to fight. A style like this makes it easier for me to train and prepare.

“Prograis has power, but you have to land it and that’s where my defense comes into play. My defense has always been a factor and it’s something we always tweak and find ways for me to be sharper. On paper his credentials are up there, but in the ring all of that goes out the door. When the bell rings, I’m not thinking about him being a former world champion. I fight and get the job done.”

Heraldez has adapted to the changes produced by training during the pandemic, and has been able to keep focused throughout camp. He credits the infrastructure at the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he trains in Las Vegas, for helping keep things running smoothly as he prepares to face his toughest opponent to date.

“The pandemic has had a slight effect on camp like it has with everything else,” said Heraldez. “There are so many protocols and safety measures, so you can’t just rotate sparring partners as easily as you could before. Adjusting to wearing a mask in the gym and getting tested constantly are things you learn to get used to. The Mayweather Boxing Club has done a great job of keeping the gym clean and safe for all of us. A lot of my stablemates are here in Las Vegas preparing for big fights, so it’s a great feeling knowing that we can come to a gym where safety is the top priority.”

The unbeaten Heraldez will return to the ring after fighting former world champion Argenis Mendez to a draw in May 2019 på Showtime. Heraldez had put together an impressive string of victories dating back to a 2017 triumph over then-unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego, and included a knockout win over Eddie Ramirez in February 2019 leading into the Mendez fight. Heraldez has continued to fine-tune his arsenal heading into the Prograis fight.

“My team and I have been working on various things such as my jab, but most importantly where I am in the ring at all times,” said Heraldez. “My ring awareness has elevated this camp. My coach and I keep things old school, we don’t have a strength and conditioning coach, we work on the basics and get better at them each camp. Boxing is simple. Stick and move and don’t get hit. The training I get from Coach Otis Pimpleton covers so many things such as cardio, teknik, ring IQ, etc., so my job is just to listen to my team and trust them when I’m in camp and in the ring on fight night.”

While Heraldez is looking to improve on the draw in his last fight, Prograis will be seeking to bounce back from his first career defeat, a memorable 140-pound unification clash with Josh Taylor. With both fighters hungry for a win on October 31, Heraldez expects an exciting night for fans.

“On fight night, both of our styles are going to make for great action,” said Heraldez. “We both bring a lot to the ring. We’re both fighting to be the best, but on October 31, everyone will see what I’m capable of.”

Om Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz kommer att se tre gånger världsmästare Gervonta ”Tank” Davis och fyrdelningsvärldsmästare Leo "Jordbävningen" Santa Cruz slåss om WBA Super Featherweight och WBA Lightweight Championships headlining en SHOWTIME PPV lördag, Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) i ett evenemang som presenterades av Premier Boxing Champions från Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas.

The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. I telecast-öppnaren, lätta tävlande Isaac Cruz och Diego Magdaleno kommer att slåss i en IBF-titel eliminator match.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB kampanjer, GTD-kampanjer och Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Biljetter säljs nu och kan köpas på Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome har implementerat en omfattande hälso- och säkerhetsplan för att skydda mot spridningen av coronavirus. Alla fans som deltar i evenemanget kommer att screenas vid inträde och måste bära en mask och följa riktlinjer för social distansering. Biljetter distribueras i säteblock som kallas ”pods” för att upprätthålla avståndet mellan grupper inte från samma parti. För mer information, besök Alamodome.com

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THREE-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS AND FOUR-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION LEO SANTA CRUZ TO MEET IN HALLOWEEN THRILLER AT ALAMODOME IN SAN ANTONIO HEADLINING SHOWTIME PPV® SATURDAY, OKTOBER 31 IN EVENT PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Takes on Ryan Karl;
Former 140-Pound Champion Regis Prograis Faces Unbeaten Juan Heraldez; Lightweight Contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno Meet in Title Eliminator

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, OKTOBER 5 VID 10 A.M. CT!

NEW YORK – Oktober 2, 2020 – Tre gånger världsmästare Gervonta ”Tank” Davis och fyrdelningsvärldsmästare Leo "Jordbävningen" Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) i ett evenemang som presenterades av Premier Boxing Champions från Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas. The four-fight pay-per-view card will be the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March.

The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis "rougarou" Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. I telecast-öppnaren, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz och Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

The highly anticipated main event will be contested at 130-pounds and will be fought for both Santa Cruz’s 130-pound title and Davis’ 135-pound title, which they each won in their previous fight. Two crowd favorites with massive followings, Davis vs. Santa Cruz is an all-action style matchup, with Davis owning a .957 knockout rate, while Santa Cruz is long established as one of the busiest punchers and best pressure fighters in the sport.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz will be a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes will be at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, och 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.

“I’m looking forward to showing the world how hard I’ve been working in camp,"Sade Davis. “We are just a few weeks away, and I’m already in great shape. Headlining on pay-per-view has always been a dream of mine since I started boxing. I can’t wait to put on a spectacular performance against multiple division world champion Leo Santa Cruz. Thank you to my team, Showtime, Mayweather kampanjer, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”

“Oktober 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” nämnda Santa Cruz. “I’m going to fight a very tough opponent, maybe the toughest opponent of my career. Two titles are going to be on the line, and this will be my first time headlining a pay-per-view. So I’m going to do everything that I can to put on a good show. Davis is known for his power. But I think with my experience and ring IQ I can break him down. He’s probably going to be very aggressive in the early rounds. But if I do what I’m supposed to, and execute our game plan, I will win.’’

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB kampanjer, GTD-kampanjer och Santa Cruz Boxing Club.

This fight between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz is such a great fight that we had to have it with fans, which will be a first for a major boxing event since COVID-19 started,” said Floyd Mayweather, President of Mayweather Promotions and a 12-time, champion fem division världen. “Tank’ Davis is a special talent, a super skilled fighter and I have been in the gym regularly to watch and help him prepare for a tough opponent in Santa Cruz, who we all know always comes in shape and ready to fight. It’s going to be a great night for Mayweather Promotions, for boxing and for sports. The best fighting the best is all we can ask for.

“We continue with the tradition of offering boxing fans the best matchups in the hottest divisions, pitting the best versus the best,"Sade Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport och evenemangsprogrammering, Showtime Networks Inc. “Tank Davis facing Leo Santa Cruz is one of the most exciting matchups of the year. You have a young, hungry star with devastating power in Davis and an experienced and absolutely relentless four-division champ looking to conquer a title in a fifth division. This is the type of matchup boxing fans have waited the entire year to watch. Two superstars in their toughest matchup to date battling for titles in two weight divisions at the same time.”

“Gervonta Davis is the most exciting fighter in the sport, and he’s set to headline his first pay-per-view card and set the world on fire,”Sa Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions. “He’s up against an experienced, four-division world champion in Leo Santa Cruz, who is looking to take him down and hand him his first L on October 31.”

“Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz is one of the best matchups that can be made in boxing, with each fighter in position to score a career-defining victory,”Sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. “We’re excited to bring a historic showdown with world titles in two weight classes on the line to fans at the Alamodome. Davis vs. Santa Cruz presents a fascinating clash of styles, with Santa Cruz’s relentless pressure against Davis’ fight-changing power. Adding in three high-stakes undercard attractions, this pay-per-view is lined up to present drama in the ring from start to finish.”

Tickets will go on sale Monday, Oktober 5 vid 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. This is the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Mars. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the virus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask, as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Biljetter distribueras i säteblock som kallas ”pods” för att upprätthålla avståndet mellan grupper inte från samma parti. För mer information, besök Alamodome.com.

“The Alamodome is excited to host the Davis vs. Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV event and to bring these athletes to San Antonio,” said Steve Zito, General Manager, Alamodome. “Not only is this a great platform for these athletes and their fans, but the event will also spotlight San Antonio through nationally televised matches and generate economic impact for our community during these challenging times.”

Davis (23-0, 22 Kos) burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® i januari 2017. Vid tidpunkten, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. I ringen, Davis blends controlled aggression with blazing hand and foot speed, eye-catching power and sublime boxing skills. The dynamic combination of skills has made Davis a fan-favorite who filled arenas in Atlanta, Ga., and his hometown of Baltimore, Md., förra året.

The 25-year-old began his 2019 with a knockout of Hugo Ruiz in February, before scoring a second-round stoppage of Ricardo Núñez in his homecoming fight in July. Davis closed out the year by capturing his lightweight title via 12th round TKO of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December. Davis also owns a title-winning performance in which he dominated former champion Jesus Cuellar to capture the WBA 130-pound belt in 2018. Under the guidance of Mayweather Promotions, Davis will look to further improve his impressive portfolio with another title-winning performance in his first pay-per-view main event.

Slåss av Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 Kos) made his debut at super featherweight last November by defeating Miguel Flores to capture the WBA title. Santa Cruz has made his name in the sport by engaging in numerous Fight of the Year contenders, including two thrilling featherweight title duels against four-time champion Abner Mares and two-division champion Carl Frampton each. He lost his featherweight title in his first match against Frampton in 2016, but reclaimed it in their rematch the following year.

The 32-year-old has competed in title bouts in 17 av hans sista 19 slagsmål, while picking up belts at 118, 122, 126 and 130-pounds. The 130-pound title made Santa Cruz just the fifth fighter of Mexican descent to win titles in four weight classes, joining Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Jorge Arce and Mikey Garcia. Santa Cruz was introduced to the sport and trained throughout his career by his father Jose, along with his brothers Jose Armando, a former lightweight contender, och Antonio. Santa Cruz will look to become a five-division champion in his first pay-per-view headliner.

The 25-year-old Barrios (25-0, 16 Kos) will be making the first defense of his world title in his hometown of San Antonio. Barrios captured his 140-pound title in his last fight in September 2019, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision over then-unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov, dropping him twice and fighting through a cut suffered on a head butt. Barrios trains in Oakland, Calif. under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. The five-foot ten-inch Barrios debuted as a super bantamweight in 2013, eventually moving up to 140-pounds full time in 2017 where he is 8-0 with seven knockouts.

“The long layoff is finally over and fans can expect to see me go to war with Ryan Karl, who I know is coming to bring an aggressive fight to the table,sa Barrios. “I’ve stayed in great shape during this past year, so now it’s time for me to keep giving boxing fans exciting fights. I’ll be representing my city of San Antonio and as always, everyone can expect to see me as explosive as ever. På Oktober 31, all the fans watching on pay-per-view will watch me make a statement as I defend my title.”

Born in Milano, Texas and now trained in Houston under the tutelage of top trainer Ronnie Shields, Karl (18-2, 11 Kos) will step in for his first title opportunity on October 31. The 28-year-old enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, with all three wins coming in 2019, including a knockout of Kevin Watts to avenge one of his losses in an immediate rematch. Karl also owns victories over Kareem Martin and then-unbeaten Jose Felix Quezada during his pro career that dates back to 2014.

“I’ve been training for this my whole life and I’m not going to let it slip away,” said Karl. “We’re working hard in training camp to put on the best performance of my career. We know what we’re up against in Mario Barrios, but I’ve come too far not to take full advantage of this opportunity on October 31.”

A staple of the 140-pound elite, PROGRAM (24-1, 20 Kos) returns to the ring after losing his title in an exciting unification clash via majority decision last October against Josh Taylor. The 31-year-old won his title by defeating Kiryl Relikh by TKO in April 2019 and has also earned stoppage victories over former unified champion Julius Indongo, and then-unbeaten contenders Joel Diaz Jr. and Juan Jose Velasco. Prograis was born in New Orleans but lives and fights out of Houston.

“This is a huge fight and I’m very thankful to PBC for giving me this opportunity,"Sade Prograis. “I haven’t fought in a year and since then I’ve done a lot of self-reflection and moved from L.A. back to Texas. I’m more focused than I’ve ever been and I can’t wait to get back to my number one spot in the super lightweight division. I have to be a world champion again and I won’t stop until that happens.”

The 30-year-old Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 Kos) can vault himself into the top tier of 140-pound contenders with a career-best victory over Prograis on October 31. Born in Northridge, Cal. and training out of the Mayweather Promotions gym in Las Vegas, Heraldez most recently fought to a majority draw last May against former champion Argenis Mendez. Heraldez’s pro career has also seen him score victories over previously unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego and tough contender Eddie Ramirez.

“It’s been a crazy year, but I took this opportunity to spend time with my family and sharpen my skills inside the ring,” said Heraldez. “There’s been a lot of great sparring happening at the Mayweather Boxing Club that I’ve taken advantage of. Jag har en tuff motståndare framför mig, and that’s my only focus right now. I trust in my ability as a fighter and I trust my team to get me over the finish line with a victory on October 31. I’m thankful to Mayweather Promotions for putting me on such a large platform for this fight.”

Fighting out of his native Mexico City, Mexiko, Kors (19-1-1, 14 Kos) is unbeaten in his last 15 fights since dropping his sixth pro fight by decision. The 22-year-old knocked out 10-of-13 opponents between 2016 och 2018, before making his U.S. debut in December 2019. That contest saw Cruz earn a unanimous decision over Miguel Perez, which he followed up in February of this year by defeating Thomas Mattice by decision on ShoBox: Den nya generationen.

“Since I started boxing, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,"Sade Cruz. “I know that Diego Magdaleno is a very tough and experienced fighter, but it’s my time on October 31. The fans will see that I have what it takes to be world champion when I beat Magdaleno and announce myself as one of the best lightweights in the world.”

Magdaleno (32-3, 13 Kos) enters this fight coming off of an impressive victory over contender Austin Dulay in February that saw him drop Dulay on his way to a unanimous decision. The 33-year-old has challenged Roman Martinez for a 130-pound title and Terry Flanagan for a lightweight crown, while also battling lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in February 2019. A Las Vegas native, Magdaleno has won four-of-five fights entering October 31, including a 10-round decision over Artyom Hovhannisyan.

“I’ve been super eager to get back into the ring since my last performance,” said Magdaleno. “That win sparked a fire in me and got me as motivated as I’ve ever been. Now that I’m in a title eliminator, I’m even more excited to return to action. I’m facing another young lion, but he’s lacking the experience that I have. Training with Bones Adams has made a world of difference in my career. I’ve made a transition to being more composed and smarter in the ring. I’m here to make a statement and claim what’s mine. I’m never going to back down until I get that world title.”

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Anthony Dirrell Media Workout Quotes & Bilder

Former World Champion Takes on Denis Douglin in Main Event of
Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on FS1 & FOX Sports
Fredag, November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in
Flinta, Michigan
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DETROIT (November 1, 2017) – Former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell opened up his training camp to media Tisdag a thet Kronk Boxing Gym as he discussed his matchup against Denis Douglin that headlines a Premier Boxning Champions händelse Fredag, November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan and live on FS1 and FOX Deportes.
Biljetter för live-event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and A.D.D. Enterprises in association with Salita Promotions, begin at $20 och finns det erbjudanden nu. För att köpa biljetter, visit the Dort Federal Credit Union Center box office or visit Ticketmaster.com.
The former super middleweight champion returns to fight in Flint for the third time as a pro and the first time since knocking out Dante Craig at Atwood Stadium in 2011. Dirrell was joined at Kronk by local fighters Alexey Zubov (15-1, 9 Kos)och James Gordon Smith (12-1, 7 Kos), who compete in undercard action on Fredag, November 17.
Här är vad deltagarna hade att säga Tisdag:
ANTHONY DIRRELL
I feel great because this gives the people of Flint a chance to see world class boxing with one of their own. We made the tickets cheap so people can come watch great top level boxing. When you buy a ticket the proceeds go to Dirrell’s Chance Foundation, which is something I’m really proud of. The holidays are around the corner and we are going to use these funds to bring some happiness to the kids in the area.
This is something that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. I’ve thought about it for a while but the task is still at hand. I still have to take care of my opponent. I’m prepared mentally and physically to go to war.
“Jag mår bra fysiskt. There’s still some work to be done, but if there was a fighti morgon, Jag skulle vara redo. It’s going to be great to get back into the ring on fight night after a long layoff.
The focus is on sticking to the game plan. You never deviate from that. It’s all about doing what my coaches are telling me to. You can give the fans a great show and stay disciplined boxing at the same time.
I know that I’ve got all the pressure because I’m fighting at home and I’m going to use it to motivate me. I want to put on the best performance possible. I have a tough opponent who’s looking to spoil my party, but I can’t let that happen.
ALEXEY ZUBOV
I look forward to fighting out of my new hometown of Detroit and representing the Kronk Boxing gym. There has been a revitalization of great boxing in this area and I am happy to be a part of it.
I will bring a world title back to Detroit, that’s my goal and that’s why I work hard every day. I want to be like the Red Wings’ “Russian Fiveand bring glory to Detroit.
JAMES GORDON SMITH
I feel very happy about fighting close to home in Flint. I look forward to putting on a great show on November 17th. These are the kind of opportunities you have to take advantage of to move forward in this sport. I’m ready to show off my skills.
DMITRY SALITA, Salita kampanjer
World class boxing is coming to the Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint on November 17th. Michigan is home to some of the best boxers in our sport and I am very happy to be involved with this promotion.
Today’s press turnout at our public workout at Anthony’s training camp base in Detroit at the legendary Kronk gym is a testament to the excitement of the local community.November 17th is going to be a special day for the areas sports fans.
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Anthony Dirrell Flint Press Conference Quotes & Bilder

Former World Champion Takes on Denis Douglin in Main Event of
Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on FS1 & FOX Sports
Fredag, November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in
Flinta, Michigan
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FLINTA, MITT. (Oktober 25, 2017) – Förre världsmästaren Anthony Dirrell spoke to media in his hometown Wednesday in advance of his showdown against Denis Douglin that headlines a Premier Boxning Champions händelse Fredag, November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan and live on FS1 and FOX Deportes.
Biljetter för live-event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and A.D.D. Enterprises in association with Salita Promotions, begin at $20 och finns det erbjudanden nu. För att köpa biljetter, visit the Dort Federal Credit Union Center box office or visit Ticketmaster.com.
The former super middleweight champion returns to fight in Flint for the third time as a pro and the first time since knocking out Dante Craig at Atwood Stadium in 2011.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday for Dort Federal Credit Union Center:
ANTHONY DIRRELL
I’m so thankful to everyone who helped make this event happen. I wanted to bring something to Flint, because of all the negativity that’s been going on here. Flint was a big city when I was growing up. I want to bring some recognition and big events like this to my city.
It’s an honor to be fighting here again and I’m excited to showcase my talents for everyone in Flint. I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time and the moment is finally here. I will be great when the moment comes.
I’ve been preparing for this fight. I’ve stayed in the gym and worked hard every day and I’m going to continue to do that up until this fight.
I hope that we have a great show and we can have more events like this here. I want to give the fans in my city something to come to and enjoy themselves without worrying about anything. Come out, bring your family and just enjoy a great night of skill and talent.
Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions
“Anthony Dirrell, who was born and raised here in Flint along with his brother and top contender, Annat, will be fighting for only the third time in his hometown. It’s something that Anthony has wanted for a long time and I can guarantee that he will be at his absolute best in front of his hometown fans and family on November 17th.

I was trying to come up with the right charity to support with this event and it was right in front of my eyesDirrell’s Chance FoundationAnthony Dirrell is the founder of the Dirrell’s Chance Foundation, actively giving back to the community of Flint. Anthony is an inspiration to many and he is a true testament of never giving up, both inside and outside of the ring. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the foundation.

DMITRY SALITA, Salita kampanjer
Michigan is home to great world champions and some of the greatest boxers of all time. Anthony Dirrell follows in that rich history of exceptional fighters from the state of Michigan. I am grateful that we can work with TGB Promotions on a world class event in Flint, Michigan at the Dort Federal Event Center on November 17 that will be a real treat to the areas boxing fans.
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Tickets on Sale Now for Anthony Dirrell’s Hometown Fight Friday, November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan

Former World Champion Takes on Denis Douglin in Main Event of
Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on FS1 & FOX Sports
FLINTA, MITT. (Oktober 10, 2017) – Former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell will return to the ring and fight in his hometown of Flint, Michigan on Fredag, November 17 när han tar på Denis Douglin in a 10-round bout that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions event from the Dort Federal Credit Union Center.
Biljetter för live-event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and A.D.D. Enterprises, begin at $20 och finns det erbjudanden nu. För att köpa biljetter, visit the Dort Federal Credit Union Center box office or Ticketmaster.com.
Additional televised action on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 9 p.m. OCH/6 p.m. PT and features an eight-round rematch between welterweight prospects Jamontay Clark och Ivan Golub plus an eight-round junior welterweight battle featuring once-beaten prospects as Ryan “Cowboy” Karl möter Kareem Martin.
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Former 168-Pound World Champion Anthony Dirrell Takes On Denis Douglin in a Special Edition of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYSon FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan on Friday, November 17

Mer! Rematch Between Welterweight Prospects Jamontay Clark & Ivan Golub in Co-Main Event & Ryan Karl Returns Against
Kareem Martin in Battle of Prospects
FLINTA, MITT. – (Oktober 4, 2017) – Former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell (30-1-1, 24 Kos) kommer att träffa Denis Douglin (20-5, 13 Kos) in a 10-round bout that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions special edition of TOE till tå TISDAG på FS1 och Boxning Champions on FOX Deportes on November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan at 10:30 p.m. OCH/ p.m. PT.
The 10-round bout is a homecoming for Dirrell, who was born and raised in Flint along with his brother and top contender, Annat. It will be the third time that he has fought in his hometown with the 32-year-old’s last outing in Flint ending with a knockout of Dante Craig at Atwood Stadium on July 2, 2011. Since losing his title via majority decision to Badou Jack in 2015, Dirrell has won three straight bouts including his most recent fight, a fifth-round stoppage of Norbert Nemesapati in January.
Biljetter för live-event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and A.D.D. Enterprises, begin at $20. För att köpa biljetter, visit the Dort Federal Credit Union Center box office or Ticketmaster.com.
Douglin has fought a lot of good fighters and I respect him, but he’s standing in the way of my title shot,” Said Dirrell. “This is a chance for me to showcase my skills. I’m going for a stoppage, and I think I’m going to get it in the middle rounds. I want to put on a great performance and give the fans something to see. I’m going to get the job done.
The 29-year-old Douglin of Marlboro, N.J. has stood in against some of the toughest boxers in the sport, including 168-pound champions David Benavidez and George Groves, plus 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo. In his last match, Douglin lost on a TKO to Benavidez after winning three straight bouts by stoppage.
I’ve taken a lot of fights on short notice and that’s hurt me in the past, but I’ve had ample time and a great training camp to prepare for this fight,” said Douglin. “I think Dirrell has a problem with guys who aren’t afraid of him and who will actually give him a fight. With my style and determination, I’m going to bring a lot more than he’s expecting. I’m going to bring it for 10 rounds and I know I’ll have my arm raised at the end of the day.
Jamontay Clark (12-0, 7 Kos) och Ivan Golub (13-1, 11 Kos) will meet in an eight-round welterweight bout that serves as a rematch of their exciting Juni 30showdown which ended with Clark winning a unanimous decision.
The 23-year-old Clark of Cincinnati, Ohio is looking to remain unbeaten and pick up his third victory of the year, while the 28-year-old Golub, who was born in Ukraine and now lives in Brooklyn, wants to hand Clark the first loss of his career and erase what he believes was a bad decision in their first fight. Coming into the first fight between the two southpaw welterweight prospects, Golub had stopped seven straight opponents.
Ryan “Cowboy” Karl (14-1, 9 Kos) kommer att ta på Kareem Martin (9-1-1, 3 Kos) in an eight-round junior welterweight match that opens televised coverage. The 25-year-old Karl of Houston is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Winston Velasquez in his last fight on Juli 18 as he bounced back from the first loss of his career when he lost to Eddie Ramirez in February.
The 22-year-old Martin of Washington D.C. scored a unanimous decision victory over Evincil Dixon in his last fight on Augusti. 12 as he works his way back from a defeat to David Grayton last year.
Anthony Dirrell headlining in his hometown of Flint will be a great treat for boxing fans in the area,” sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. “This is something that Anthony Dirrell has wanted for a long time and I’m sure that he is going to be at his absolute best and look to really impress in front of his fans on November 17. He will have a tough challenge from the strong Denis Douglin, but if he’s able to get by him, we could see Anthony Dirrell fighting for a world title in the very near future.

Former World Champion Luis Collazo Scores Sensational Sixth-Round Knockout of Welterweight Contender Sammy Vasquez Jr. in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Special Edition Thursday Night from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino inTunica, Mississippi

Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas Earns Split-Decision Victory Over Georgia’s
Levan Ghvamichava in Welterweight Showdown
&
Eddie Ramirez Stops Ryan Karl After Nine Rounds
in Battle of Unbeaten Super Lightweight Prospects
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(Photos to be added shortly)
TUNICA, FRÖKEN (Februari 2, 2017) – Förre världsmästaren Luis Collazo (37-7, 20 Kos) delivered an early “Knockout of the Year” candidate with a sixth-round knockout of welterweight contender Sammy Vasquez Jr.. (21-2, 15 Kos) Torsdag natt i den viktigaste händelsen i Premier Boxning Champions FS1 and FOX Deportes from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.
The Brooklyn-native Collazo started slow as Vasquez Jr. looked to control the fight with his movement and jab. The action began to pick-up in the third round as Collazo struck the first major blow of the fight, connecting on a right hand that sent Vasquez Jr. to the canvas.
Vasquez Jr. stunned Collazo early in the fourth round with an overhand left and pressed forward to initiate numerous exchanges along the ropes. Collazo was able to hold off his younger opponent and do damage with body shots and short punches in the exchanges.
After a more tactical round five, Vasquez Jr. once again pushed forward on Collazo in the hopes of getting his offense going. The veteran Collazo was prepared for the attack and connected on a vicious right hand that put Vasquez on the mat and out for good as referee Bill Clancy halted the bout at 1:27 i det runda.
I weltervikt handling, fast-rising Cuban contender Yordenis Ugás (18-3, 8 Kos) earned a split-decision over Levan Ghvamichava (17-3-1, 13 Kos) in their 10-round bout Torsdagnatt.
It was the third straight impressive victory for Ugas, who has put himself squarely in the conversation in the welterweight division. Ugas was in control of the early part of the fight, winning exchanges in the middle of the ring and breaking through the high and tight guard of Ghvamichava.
Ghvamichava was able to work his way back into the fight with an increased work rate in the middle rounds as he began to find openings in Ugasdefense. Referee Bill Clancy deducted a point from Ugas in round eight after multiple warnings for low blows.
The action heated up in the final two rounds as both men exchanged heavy blows throughout. Ugas began to land his left hook successfully but Ghvamichava had his moments and continued throwing punches until the final bell. After 10-rounds of action the judges scores were 99-90, 97-94 for Ugas and 95-94 for Ghvamichava.
In a showdown of unbeaten super lightweight prospects, Chicagos Eddie Ramirez (16-0, 11 Kos) earned a stoppage victory after nine rounds of action against Houston’s Ryan Karl (13-0, 9 Kos). Karl’s corner stopped the fight before the 10th och sista omgången.
Ramirez was the more effective fighter from the start, working off of his jab to hit Karl with a big right hand that staggered him in the second round. Karl was able to weather the storm and compete throughout the middle rounds of the fight as he threw constant power punches in an attempt to catch Ramirez.
The momentum swung to Ramirez for good starting in the seventh round, when another right hand connected with Karl and opened up a cut over Karl’s left eye. A late flurry by Ramirez in round nine as he staggered Karl near the ropes and forced him to hold Ramirez. Karl was able to finish the round, but did not answer the bell for round 10 as his corner put a halt to the fight.
Här är vad de stridande hade att säga Torsdag:
Luis Collazo
Going into the fight I knew he didn’t like the body shots. In the locker room my team was telling me that he’s going to be waiting for it. We wanted to touch him soft down low and then go up top. We opened him up. We both tried to line up the hook and mine landed first.
I’m a slow-starter. I’m better from a distance and I have the experience. Jag är 35 but I still feel like I have a lot left in the ring.
I’ve learned a lot about myself. I’m completely dedicated to this sport and ready to keep moving forward. Everyone said I was faded but now I have the opportunity to keep going.
Sammy caught me with some good shots. He got me with a big overhand left. Han är en stark kämpe.
There are a lot of great fights coming up in the welterweight division. I know Shawn Porter doesn’t have an opponent right now. I’m ready to get it on if he is.
SAMMY VASQUEZ JR.
I felt like I was starting to get in my groove. He just caught me with a really great shot at the right time.
I knew his big punch was the right hook. I was working on keeping my hand up to block it. I dropped it at the wrong time and he got me.
Obviously this is going to set me back. I need to come back stronger. I hope that I can come back and fight someone that can help me move up the ranks.
JORDENIS UGAS
I boxed from a distance like we prepared. I thought that I was in control and I thought I won easily.
I was surprised it was a split-decision. I thought I won most of the rounds. He was a very tough opponent but I was ready for him and I did what I wanted to do.
I was feeding off of my corner. I’m a top contender and I’m ready to face anybody.
LEVAN GHVAMICHAVA
I’m disappointed in the result. It’s hard to put into words. Det var en nära kamp. I thought a lot of his shots were being blocked and I thought I countered well.
The referee did his best to control he low blows. You don’t want a fight to end in disqualification. But taking those shots effects everything.
EDDIE RAMIREZ
“Jag är glad. We worked hard and this is another step. We’re going to keep working hard. I have what it takes to be a world champion.
Ryan Karl is a tough fighter. He came to give it all he had. He didn’t want to quit, but we broke him down and got the win.
Karl and I both came to win. Someone’s perfect record had to go. There was no quit in him. I was going to finish the fight in the last round.
My plan was to break him down. I never wanted this fight to go to decision. I did what I had to do.
I’m aiming high. Jag vill slåss bäst. If I keep working hard everything is going to take care of itself and I’ll get where I want to.
I wanted to make him miss a lot while also being aggressive. We were ready to finish him off, we just wanted to go little by little and get the win.
RYAN KARL
I just wasn’t on i kväll. I couldn’t hit my right hand how I wanted to. I give him all the credit. My timing wasn’t right. He looked great and I looked mediocre.
It’s disappointing. Boxing is my job. I lost a lot in there. I have to get better. All that matters is winning the fight.
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PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes was promoted by Warriors Boxing and sponsored by Corona, finaste öl.
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Sammy Vasquez Jr.. Pre-Fight Quotes & Training Camp Photos

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Welterweight Contender Takes on Former World Champion
Luis Collazo in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on
FS1 & FOX Deportes Special Edition Thursday, Februari 2
From Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi
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TUNICA, FRÖKEN (Februari 1, 2017) – Spännande weltervikt utmanare Sammy Vasquez Jr..shared his final thoughts ahead of his main event showdown against former world championLuis Collazo Thursday night on a special three-hour edition of Premier Boxning ChampionsFS1 och FOX Sports from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.
Televised täckning börjar på 8 p.m. OCH/5 p.m. PT and features fast-rising contender Yordenis Ugás against Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava in a 10-round matchup of hard-hitting welterweights plus Houston’s Ryan Karl taking on Chicago’s Eddie Ramirez in a 10-round battle of unbeaten super lightweights.
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Here is what Vasquez Jr. had to say about training, his matchup against Collazo and more:
On his upcoming opponent, Luis Collazo:
This is a very challenging fight but one I believe I can win. Now that Collazo is one hundred percent healthy, I know he’s going to be at his best. We both are trying to get back on top so the fans can expect a great fight.
On his recent training camp:
It’s been a great training camp. We got a lot of good southpaw sparring and I feel sharp going into this fight. All the preparation has been done and now it’s time to fight. I’ll be at my best come fight night.
On what he learned from his first defeat:
It was a tough loss in my last fight with the late sub Felix Diaz. Although we fought another southpaw, our game plan was for Collazo, who is a totally different style. In this game, I must be prepared for any style that comes my way. I know that now and I’ll be fully prepared for anything that Collazo brings.

On what a win will do for his career:
A win against Collazo will get me right back in the mix of things in the welterweight division. With only one loss on my record, I feel I still have a lot to give to this sport. A victory will open up a path to fight for a world title.
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Sammy Vasquez Jr.. vs. Luis Collazo Final Press Conference Quotes & Bilder

Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Special Edition Thursday, Februari 2 From Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi
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TUNICA, FRÖKEN (Januari 31, 2017) – Spännande kandidat Sammy Vasquez Jr.. och tidigare världsmästare Luis Collazo went face-to-face Tuesday ahead of their welterweight showdown that headlines a special three-hour edition of Premier Boxning Champions FS1 and FOX Deportes Torsdag, Februari 2 from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.
Televised täckning börjar på 8 p.m. OCH/5 p.m. PT and features a pair of exciting matchups. Fast-rising contender Yordenis Ugás will meet Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava in a 10-round matchup of hard-hitting welterweights while Houston’s Ryan Karl takes on Chicago’s Eddie Ramirez in a 10-round battle of unbeaten super lightweights.
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Här är vad de stridande hade att säga tisdag:
SAMMY VASQUEZ JR.
Luis Collazo is a really tough opponent. He’s always game. It doesn’t matter who he fights. I always enjoyed watching him growing up because he’s quick, strong and savvy.
This is a fight I’ve been looking forward to. Collazo has fought everyone and he always gives a great fight. I couldn’t have thought of anybody better to have a great fight on television against. Everyone who knows the two of us, knows we’re going to come to fight.
He’s never really been knocked out, just the mishap in the Thurman fight. Collazo hurt Thurman, and that’s a guy in his prime. Collazo isn’t in his prime, but age is just a number in this sport.
We’re prepared. We know he’s a southpaw just like my last opponent. We were originally supposed to face him before Felix Diaz stepped in. The game plan is for me to dictate how this fight goes. I have to set the pace and control it.
As long as I can control the fight, it’s smooth-sailing for me. I know he’s got a hard head and he’s going to come forward, so I think it’s going to be an exciting fight.
Luis Collazo
Sammy is a tough fighter. He’s been moving up in the ranks and faced some decent opposition. We’re both lefties and I think it’s going to be an explosive fight.
This is another tough fight for me. I’ve been in there with the top guys and everyone knows I’m going to give it my all. I’m grateful to be back in this position. There are great fight fans here in Mississippi and I’m going to give them something to cheer about.
I’m blessed to be able to do what I love to do and I do it with passion and drive. I hope everyone enjoys what happens på torsdag natt, because I know I will.
I’ve been in this game for 17 years as a pro. I’ve seen every type of fighter. We’ll find outTorsdag night how much I have left. Sometimes fighters can get counted out, but people don’t understand what’s going on behind the scenes. My preparation for this fight was great and we’ll find out Torsdag if it translates to the ring.
JORDENIS UGAS
“Jag ser fram emot denna kamp. I hope to give a great performance and continue on my way toward a world title.
I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m prepared to get a victory. This is my time to make another statement to all of the top fighters in the division. I’m ready for any challenge.
LEVAN GHVAMICHAVA
I’ve worked very hard in training camp to prepare for this fight. I’m excited to be here and have this opportunity to give the fans a great show.
I’m going to give it my all in the ring and make sure I walk out of there with the victory. I know that I have a tough opponent, but I’m confident in my training and my skills.
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