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Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz & Former World Champion Miguel Vazquez Meet in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes from The Dancehall in San Antonio On Saturday, Maggio 28

La copertura televisiva Begins at (10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT)
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SAN ANTONIO (Maggio 5, 2016)Medaglia d'oro olimpica Felix Diaz (17-1, 8 KO) e l'ex campione del mondo Miguel “Títere” Vazquez (35-5, 13 KO) will meet in a 10-round battle of super lightweight contenders that headlines Premier Boxing Champions(PBC) su FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Dancehall in San Antonio on Saturday, Maggio 28 con una copertura televisiva con inizio alle 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT. This marks the first Saturday primetime PBC card on FS1 and FOX Deportes and anchors an action-packed memorial day weekend.
This is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” detto Diaz. “Miguel Vazquez is a great former champion and I’ll have to be at my best. I’m very thankful to be the main event again and I’m thrilled to fight in San Antonio for the first time.
I’m very excited for this opportunity to face a skilled Olympic Gold medalist like Felix Diaz,” said Vazquez. “E 'un buon combattente, but he’s never faced someone as experienced and talented as I am. I look forward to a great victory in front of the great fight fans of San Antonio as I march towards becoming a world champion again.
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Due volte olimpionico che rappresenta la Repubblica Dominicana, Diaz Jr. ha vinto una medaglia d'oro al suo secondo Olimpiadi di 2008 a Pechino. Ora combattimento da Bronx, the 32-year-old increased the level of his competition with victories over Emmanuel Lartey, Adrian Granados and Gabriel Bracero before giving former champion Lamont Peterson all he could handle in losing a majority decision last October. Now he moves back to 140-pounds looking to make noise and grab a world title.
The 29-year-old Vazquez had a successful reign as 135-pound champion and defended his title eight times during his championship run. Dopo aver battuto Ji-Hoon Kim per il suo titolo, egli avrebbe continuato a difenderla contro del calibro di Denis Shafikov, Mercito Gesta, Leonardo Zappavigna e Ammeth Diaz. Combattimento da Guadalajara, Jalisco, Messico, Vazquez’s most recent victory came against Jerry Belmontes and he is looking to rebound from a decision loss to Algenis Mendez in October.
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MARIO BARRIOS DOMINATES IN 2016 DEBUT

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BROOKLYN, NY (Aprile 16, 2016) – IBF #15 super-featherweight ranked contender,Mario Barrios, remained undefeated with a dominating unanimous decision victory over Edgar Gabejan (26-33-6, 9 KO) a veteran of over 500 ronds, improving his record to (15-0, 8 KO).
Quartieri, che proviene da San Antonio, TX, came out guns blazing, dropping Gabejan in round one. Towering over his opponent, Quartieri, who stands over six feet tall, used his height and reach to perfection as he landed precise punches throughout the remainder of the fight. Gabejan made it to the final bell but was severely beaten up. Scorecards leggere 80-71 su tutta la linea, tutti a favore di Barrios.
This marks the first fight for Barrios in 2016. Con la vittoria, Barrios hope to get back in the ring as soon as possible. A world title fight by the end of the year is what Barrios has is mind set on.
I’m happy with my performance stasera,” Ha detto Mario Barrios. “My opponent showed a lot of heart making it to the final bell. Going the full eight rounds was great experience for me. I feel I’m improving with each fight and I’m hoping by the end of the year I’ll be ready to challenge any of the champions in my division.

MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE 500 ROUND VETERAN IN EDGAR GABEJAN

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Aprile 13, 2016) – Concorrente super leggero imbattuto, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KO), has an opponent named for his upcoming bout scheduled for this Saturday, Aprile 16 da Barclays Center a Brooklyn. Barrios dovrà affrontare Edgar Gabejan (27-32-6, 9 KO), his most experienced foe to date, a veteran with over 500 battle tested rounds. The non-televised 8-round bout will take place on the undercard of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) su NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “La Verità” Spence Jr. assumendo l'ex campione del mondo Chris Algieri. Copertura Televised inizia 8:30 p.m. E/5:30 p.m. PT.
Standing over six feet tall, the towering Barrios will look to carry the momentum from a fabulous 2015, where he went 7-0 con 5 ko. Fighting in New York for the first time in his professional career, Barrios wants to send a messages to the 130-pound division with a dominating performance.
I’m eager to get back in the ring and start the year off with a bang,” Ha detto Mario Barrios, the rising star who hails from San Antonio, TX. “I’ve been in the gym since my last fight in mid-December and I’m ready to make statement in this fight. I want let everyone in the super-featherweight division know I’m gunning for them, especially the all the champions. Il mio 2016 march toward a world title starts this Saturday. I can’t wait to let my hands go and give the east coast fans a great night of action.

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da DiBella Entertainment in associazione con Star Boxing, inizio alle $25, esclusi i diritti applicabili, e sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati on-line visitando www.ticketmaster.com,www.barclayscenter.com o chiamando 1-800-745-3000. I biglietti sono disponibili anche presso l'American Express Box Office presso Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP

MARIO BARRIOS TO MAKE 2016 DEBUT MARCH 15 PBC ON FOX

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Marzo 7, 2016) – Super-piuma imbattuto sensazione, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KO), fa il suo 2016 debutto a marzo 15, alla Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casinò in Nice, COME. Quartieri, a San Antonio TX, native is scheduled to fight in a 10-round bout against an opponent TBA. Quartieri’ bout will be part of the televised portion of Premier Boxing Champions Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays PBC su FS1. Tune in at 9PM ET Eastern Time / 6PM PT Pacific Time.
After a momentous 2015 where he went (7-0, 5 KO), Mario Barrios is looking to continue his march toward a world title. Standing 6'1, Barrios wants to fight for a championship before he out grows the super-featherweight division.
Right now the goal is to win a world title at 130 libbre,” Ha detto Mario Barrios. “I’m still young enough that making weight is not a problem at the moment. I believe with a few more fights, I’ll be ready to challenge any of the champions at super-featherweight. First and foremost I must focus on March 15th and bring home a victory.
This fight marks the third bout in a row where Barrios will be fighting in front of a nationally televised audience. Mario is grateful for the opportunity to be fighting on FOX Sports once again.
I love fighting on Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays on FOX Sports,” Barrios continua. “I’m very thankful that FOX is brining me back. I’m always looking to impress those that are watching with an electrifying performance. If I get my opponent hurt at any time during the fight, you know I’m going for the knockout.
I biglietti al prezzo $20 (indietro), $30 (mid), $50 (in prima fila) can be purchased at the Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino box office or by calling 1-800-809-3636. Apertura delle porte alle 5:00 PM. Primo incontro inizia alle 5:15 PM.

MARIO BARRIOS JOINS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT BY DONATING GIFTS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN SAN ANTONIO

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Dicembre 24, 2015)Yesterday hot undefeated super-featherweight prospect, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KO), joined the Christmas spirit by donating gifts to the local boys and girls club in San Antonio. Quartieri, along with cornerman Rick Nunez, delivered shoes and toys to the kids, brining smiles to everyone involved.
It was great to see the smiles on all the kids when Rick and I dropped off the gifts,” Ha detto Mario Barrios. “I know there are a lot of kids out there that don’t get to receive many gifts during Christmas so it was nice to provide something extra for these children. It was fun and everyone was happy.
Mario Barrios has a big heart and he’s a great role model to everyone out here in San Antonio.said Rick Nunez. “When he asked me to join him I didn’t hesitate. Together we were able to put a lot of smiles on those kids. It was very rewarding and Mario and I are very happy to be part of something special during Christmas.

Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez Punctuates 2015 with 2nd round knockout over former world champion Erik Aiken

San Antonio, Texas (Dicembre 16, 2015) – Lo scorso Sabato night in his hometown of San Antonio, undefeated Super Bantamweight contender Adam Lopez(14-0, 7 KO) scored a 2nd round stoppage over former world champion Erik Aiken in a bout that took place at the AT & T Center.

 

Lopez is promoted by GH3 Promotions.

Lopez dominated the action as he took the fight to the former champion, finally stopping Aiken at 2:09 del secondo round.
I was very excited and we executed the game-plan,”, ha detto Lopez, who celebrated his 25th birthday on fight night.
I am happy to have that win in San Antonio. It’s my hometown and it’s a great place to be. I wish I was on later in the card, but I am happy to get the stoppage win.
Aiken, who was a Featherweight world champ is the biggest name on the Lopezresume to date.
He is a former world champion and even though he hasn’t fought at the world championship level in a while, a win is a win.
Lopez will kick off what he believes will be a huge 2016 with a nationally televised bout in February.
I am headlining ShoBox on February 12th. It will be my first headliner. Dopo di che, I hope that I could be in a line for a world title opportunity. I am ranked number-seven by the WBA but if that isn’t next after the ShoBox fight, we will wait for our opportunity.
When asked if he indulged in any birthday / knockout win celebrations, Lopez was busy with his family and fans.
I really didn’t even eat. let alone eat any cake. I was busy thanking my family and fans. I got the best present anyway and that is to be able to do what I love to do on my birthday and that is fight and win!”
Promozioni GH3 offre imbattuto medi Antoine Douglas, Super medi Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, imbattuto Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez nonché Boxcino 2015 Jr. Medio campione John Thompson, Jr., di welter imbattuto Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Jr. Leggero O'Shanique Foster & Super medi Andrew Hernandez al Promozioni GH3 stabile.

MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE MANUEL VIDES QUESTO SABATO SU PBC ON NBCSN

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Dicembre 7, 2015) – Imbattuto super-piuma stella nascente,Mario Barrios (13-0, 7 KO), ha un avversario di nome per il suo prossimo incontro presa svolgerà questo Sabato, Dicembre 5th al AT&T Center nella sua città natale di San Antonio, Texas. Barrios dovrà affrontare Manuel Vides (18-4, 11 KO) in un programma di attacco a 8-rotonda che sarà parte della parte televisiva di PBC NBCSN.
Questo segnerà il settimo di lotta 2015 per Barrios che ha fatto il suo debutto televisivo nel novembre 10th, a bout that was shown on PBC on FOX. In that fight Barrios defeated his toughest opponent to date in Enrique Tinoco (15-2-2, 11 KO), vincendo con decisione unanime.
Barrios ha recentemente concluso campo di addestramento a Houston, TX, dove stava lavorando con il collega texano e imbattuto peso piuma contendente Miguel Flores (18-0 9 KO). Barrios wants to continue bringing excitement to the 130 pound divisione con un altro spettacolare performance.
“Sono entusiasta di poter lottare di nuovo in televisione,” ha detto Mario Barrios che proviene da San Antonio. “Ho avuto un grande campo di addestramento fuori a Houston dove ho avuto qualche grande sparring con Miguel Flores e pochi altri buoni combattenti. Sento che sto crescendo come un combattente e non vedo l'ora di mescolare questo Sabato. Molti della mia famiglia e gli amici saranno presenti quindi è meglio credere che sto venendo a vincere e vincere impressionante.”
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Leija Battah, sono al prezzo di $220, $112, $85, $58 e $31, esclusi i diritti applicabili, e sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati on-line visitando www.ticketmaster.com,www.attcenter.com o chiamando 1-800-745-3000. I biglietti possono essere acquistati anche via email m@leijabattahpromo.com o chiamando (210) 979-3302.

Imbattuto Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez ad assumere ex campione del mondo Erik Aiken il 12 dicembre a San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas (Dicembre 2, 2015) – Imbattuto Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez (13-0, 6 KO) torna sul ring il SABATO, 12 Dicembre alla AT&T Center nella sua nativa San Antonio quando assume l'ex campione del mondo Erik Aiken in un incontro previsto per 6-round.
Lopez, che è classificato numero otto del WBA sulla forza delle sue vittorie più di combattenti imbattuto Pablo Cruz e Eliecer Aquino su ShoBox: La nuova generazione.
“Tutto è buono e sono stato sta preparando,”, ha detto Lopez. “E 'molto bello di combattere a San Antonio e anche lottare per il mio compleanno. It could not be any better as the arena is about a mile from my home and its the perfect ending to my year
Lopez si accende 25 il giorno della lotta e vuole continuare al momento di una forte 2015.
“Questo è stato il migliore anno da professionista. I got the two big wins on ShoBox e hanno raccolto titoli regionali che dovuto mi ordinati nelle organizzazioni. I wish it would have happened sooner, Ma meglio tardi che mai!”
A Aiken, egli assume un veterano che è stato fuori dal ring, ma lui è un ex campione del mondo peso piuma, che ha conquista Tim Austin e il suo titolo sforzo conquistare Valdemir Pereira.
“Io non ne so molto su Aiken, ma non posso sottovalutare nessuno, soprattutto se sono stati un campione del mondo.”
“Voglio guardare impressionante 12 Dicembre e hanno un grande 2016. I am hoping for bigger opportunities. I am looking to headline a ShoBox carta nel mese di febbraio. By the end of 2016, Mi vedo come un concorrente top, se non un campione del mondo, ma prima sto cercando di chiudere l'anno, cercando impressionante di fronte a tutta la mia famiglia e gli amici a San Antonio e hanno una grande festa per il mio compleanno.”
Said Lopez'promoter Vito Mielnicki Promozioni GH3, “Questo è stato un grande anno per Adam. He had two breakthrough performances in different ways. He scored the big knockout over Cruz and then he showed a lot of heart and different aspects of his game in the win over Aquino. Aiken is a good name, che è un ex campione del mondo e quando ottiene da questa lotta, mi aspetto che lui sia sulla cuspide di un titolo mondiale l'anno prossimo.”
Promozioni GH3 offre imbattuto medi Antoine Douglas, Super medi Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, imbattuto Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez nonché Boxcino 2015 Jr. Medio campione John Thompson, Jr., di welter imbattuto Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Jr. Leggero O'Shanique Foster & Super medi Andrew Hernandez al Promozioni GH3 stabile.

MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE EDUARDO RIVERA QUESTO SABATO IN ALABAMA


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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Settembre 23, 2015) – Imbattuto super-piuma fenomeno, Mario Barrios (11-0, 6 KO), ha un avversario per il suo prossimo combattimento che si svolgono questo Sabato al Legacy Arena di Birmingham, Alabama. Barrios will face Mexico’s Eduardo Rivera (9-2-2, 3 KO) durante un incontro a 8 roiund.
“Sono contento che hanno trovato un avversario per me,” ha detto che San Antonio in Texas nativo Mario Barrios. “Questa sarà la mia prima volta combattendo in Alabama, so I’m excited to put on a great performance for the fans the will be in attendance. Like every Mexican fighter, I know Rivera is coming to fight. I’m expecting rough fight and I’m prepared to go the distance if I have to.
PBC su NBC è in evidenza da campione del mondo dei pesi massimi Deontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilder (34-0, 33 KO) vs. Johann “Rettile” Duhaupas (32-2, 20 KO) con una copertura televisiva con inizio alle 8:30 p.m. E/5:30 p.m. PT. La trasmissione passa alla NBCSN a 11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT.

Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez rimane imbattuto e guarda al prossimo grande lotta

 

San Antonio, TX (Giugno 4, 2015)This past May 22, Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez won a 6-round unanimous decision over Miguel Tamayo to raise his record to 12-0.
The San Antonio native pitched a shutout on all three judges scorecards by 60-54 tallies.
Lopez was especially enthusiastic about the victory as it took place not far from where he grew up in Southern California.
I am originally from California and I had lots of family and friends at the fight. It was a tough fight with a veteran of 30 combattimenti. I boxed and took my time to win every round,”, ha detto Lopez.
The win did not come without a cost as Lopez hurt his hand but managed to come through with the victory.
I hurt my hand and did my best with an experienced opponent. My hand is in a cast and I am taking a few weeks off. I am supposed to be back on Luglio 17 su ShoBox. I am just seeing what my team has planned for me. I am happy that my promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions has me on another ShoBox card.
I am excited to be with GH3 Promotions. Vito has done a great job keeping me busy. I have had three fights since March and stay tuned for Luglio 17.”
Promozioni GH3 offre imbattuto medi Antoine Douglas, Super medi Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, imbattuto Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez e Jr. Medi John Thompson, Jr., imbattuto welter Jerrell Harris,imbattuto Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, leggero Oscar Bonilla, Heavyweight Natu Visinia e Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell al Promozioni GH3 stabile.