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Mikey Garcia & Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes & Duab

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Garcia vs. Lipinets Junior Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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LOS ANGELES (Lub ob hlis ntuj 20, 2018) – Three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets participated in an open media workout in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare for their world title showdown Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also see two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy kev noj nyob Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title.
The night also features a SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME telecast beginning at 8 p.m. THIAB/PT that will see undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios lub ntsej muag Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout and undefeated Alejandro nkauj hnub nraug hli taking on former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $250, $150, $75, $50 thiab $20 thiab yog muag tam sim no. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 los yog 210 556-7390.
Joining Garcia and Lipinets at Tuesday lub workout was former title challenger Josesito Lopez, who competes in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum on Lub peb hlis ntuj 10.
Ntawm no yog dab tsi tus neeg koom yuav tsum tau hais Tuesday from the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles:
Mikey Garcia
“I’m excited to have another opportunity on Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 to show my fans what I’m all about and what I can do in the ring. I’m preparing to win another world title and that’s all that’s on my mind right now.
“Neither one of us wants to lose. We’re both undefeated and no one wants to give up that ‘0'. That’s going to make this a great fight for the fans.
“I don’t have a number of titles that I’m chasing, but I do believe I will be a champion at 140-pounds and eventually at welterweight. Each fight is unique and I’m going to keep taking it one fight at a time.
“I’ve been winning and dominating my fights, but I still have room to show the fans more of my skills. I need opponents who will bring the best out of me. I’m going to keep trying to dominate each fight and make it easy for myself in the ring.
“It was a little upsetting that we had to wait to have this fight, but it’s part of the sport. We took a day off when we heard the news and then we went back to work. Now we’re ahead of schedule so it worked out great.
“We’re excited to be where we’re at and to have the opportunity to win another world title. I’m most excited that this really takes me closer to the kind of recognition we deserve and the goals I want to achieve.
“Sergey Lipinets is the number one priority right now. He’s an undefeated world champion and I can’t take him lightly at all. I’m going to follow my game plan and right now I’m on track to put on a great performance.
“The number one thing I see in Sergey is his size. He’s the bigger man so I’ll have to be prepared for the weight. Because he’s a young new champion, he’s really got nothing to lose. He’s coming with everything he has.
“I know he’s going to take this fight more seriously than any other he’s taken. I know that he has that fire in him. I have to be aware of his power and use my boxing skills to overcome it.”
Sergey LIPINETS
“Qhov no yog mus yuav ib tug zoo sib ntaus. We’ll both be at 100 percent on fight night and ready to give our best. This won’t be a one-sided fight. It’s going to be two gladiators going at each other.
“Mikey is a great fighter. He has a lot of skills, especially defensively. I’m going to be ready for him. It’s going to be blood, sweat and tears.
“If you’ve watched my previous fights you know that this will be a great fight. We’re both going to be there in front of each other and we won’t be kissing and hugging.
“I’m very excited to be in this position and I’m planning to take advantage of it. It meant a lot to win a world title, but these are the kind of fights you get into boxing for. This is a chance to really put my name in the history books.
“Everything is on schedule for the hand. I’ve been using it at will with no problems. I’ll be ready to go on fight night. I never stopped working so the transition was very easy once the hand had healed.”
JOSESITO Lopez
“I can’t wait to show some new things that I’ve worked on in camp. I feel really strong, fast and quick and I’m excited to put it all together on fight night.
“Sparring with Mikey Garcia has been good for me. He’s a really intelligent fighter, he’s very precise and he does everything with a purpose. Being in there with him makes me a better fighter.
“I’m anxious to get back in the ring. I’ve worked hard with Robert Garcia on different game plans and perfecting my style. My body feels good and I’m ready to compete with the top fighters.
“Robert has a great gym in Riverside with a lot of talented fighters. We’re always working and you have to be ready to spar with anybody. The young guys have really given me good work and kept me on my toes, which I’ve needed these last few years.”
Robert Garcia, Garcia’s Brother & Tus kws qhia
“Lipinets has power and we’re fighting in his weight division. Lipinets is the naturally bigger fighter and we know he’s a dedicated fighter. I’m sure he’s training like never before.
“This is an opportunity of a lifetime for Lipinets. Winning this fight puts him in a great position, so we have to be very careful. We can’t take him lightly, because it won’t be easy. But fighters like Mikey, with his skills, are sometimes able to overcome any disadvantage.
“Fighters like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were able to move up in weight and still dominate, because of their great skills. Very few fighters are able to do that. We believe that Mikey is one of those special fighters.”
BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Tus kws qhia
“The key is to not be one-dimensional. Sergey is going to give him different looks all night. Once he steps on the gas, we’ll see what Mikey’s made of.
“Mikey hasn’t fought anyone competitive since he came back. I believe it’s been awhile since Mikey’s been in a fight where he’s had to dig down and work. Once Sergey steps on the gas, we’ll see what’s inside of him. I don’t doubt him, because he comes from a family of great fighters and trainers. But sometimes that ring rust will kick in at a time when you can’t afford it.
“We’re prepared for any and everything. Once we get in there, we’ll give Mikey all we can when the time comes.
“We’re watching Sergey and we could tell if he’s hesitating or holding back when throwing his right hand. He hasn’t been doing that. It’s just a matter of time now. Everything is running on schedule.”
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UNDEFEATED 140-POUND CONTENDER & SAN ANTONIO NATIVE MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE EUDY BERNARDO ON SHOWTIME BOXING ON SHO EXTREME® SATURDAY, MARCH 10 FROM FREEMAN COLISEUM

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Undefeated Lightweight Alejandro Luna To Face Former World Title Challenger Richard Commey In IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator In
Opening Bout On SHOWTIME EXTREME Live At 8 p.m. THIAB/PT
Ntau! Unbeaten Prospect Brandon Figueroa Takes On Jonathan Aguilar
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San Antonio (Feb. 12, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios yuav fim Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio.
The SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 8 p.m. THIAB/PT and features undefeated Alejandro nkauj hnub nraug hli facing former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator. The IBF champion is Robert Easter, who Commey fought to close-split decision for the vacant IBF belt in 2016.
Also in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum, unbeaten prospect Brandon Figueroa yuav siv sij hawm nyob Mexico lub Jonathan Aguilar in an eight-round super bantamweight bout that, lub sij hawm tso cai, will round out the SHO EXTREME telecast.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $250, $150, $75, $50 thiab $20 thiab yog muag tam sim no. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 los yog 210 556-7390.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets and also features two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy kev noj nyob Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title.
Neighborhoods (20-0 12 Kos), who is trained by Virgil Hunter, returns for his first professional bout in San Antonio since he scored a 2015 knockout over Manuel Vides at AT&T Center in 2015. The 22-year-old has won three straight fights by stoppage since moving up to the 140-pound division last year.
“I haven’t been back home in a while, and I’m looking forward to putting on a tremendous performance in front of my family and hometown fans,” Barrios hais tias. “Yog hais tias tus knockout los, early or late, Kuv mam li muab nws. Yog hais tias tsis, we’re going in there to do what we do best, and that’s win. I’m trying to show that I’m on the level where I can get one of those titles either later this year or early next year.”
Fighting out of Santo Domingo, Dominican koom pheej, Bernardo (23-2, 17 Kos) enters this fight having scored knockout victories in his last two contests. The 31-year-old, who appeared onShoBox: Tshiab Tiam nyob rau hauv lub Plaub Hlis 2016, has fought professionally since 2009 and was unbeaten in his first 21 pro sib ntaus.
“I hope that Barrios isn’t underestimating me, because I am full of confidence and positive that I’m going to win,” said Bernardo. “I have a great plan that I’m going to use to catch him by surprise. I don’t care if it’s by knockout or decision, I will win.”
Nkauj hnub nraug hli (22-0, 15 Kos) and Commey (25-2, 22 Kos) enter this fight ranked 11th thiab 3rd respectively by the IBF. The 26-year-old Luna, fighting out of Bellflower, Ca., most recently dominated Andrey Klimov on his way to a unanimous decision last April and faces his toughest competition to date on March 10. Commey rebounded from the narrow defeat to Easter and a subsequent close loss to Denis Shafikov with a unanimous decision victory last March in his native Ghana.
“Commey’s a tough competitor whose losses were very close, disputable fights that could have gone either way, so I’ll go in being smart, using my jab and sticking to our game plan,” said Luna. “We’re both boxer-punchers who like to mix it up, throw bombs and brawl if we have to. There’s going to be a lot of action and we might steal the show. We’ll give the fans their money’s worth, either way.”
“I think this is a good fight where neither of us are the favorite,” said Commey. “After losing two close decisions there is natural pressure to go for the knockout. But I believe that the judges will be fair and reward me if it goes the distance so I can earn another shot at the title. This is my first fight with Andre Rozier and I’m inspired working in his gym with guys like Daniel Jacobs and Sadam Ali. Kuv 100 percent focused on clearly beating Luna and earning my rematch with Robert Easter Jr.”
Figueroa (14-0, 9 Kos), the younger brother of former lightweight champion Omar Figueroa, yuav ua kom nws 2018 debut against the 24-year-old Aguilar (20-7, 17 Kos), after picking up four wins in 2017.
“I’m happy to be on such a big card. San Antonio is like my second home,” hais tias Figueroa, uas yog 5-0 with four knockouts in San Antonio. “I’m getting a lot of exposure fighting on this world class event that is headlined by Mikey Garcia. It’s the kind of step-up I need. Little by little I’m becoming well-known, not only in the United States, but by people from around the world.”
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UNDEFEATED REGIS PROGRAIS TO FACE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION VIKTOR POSTOL FOR WBC INTERIM SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARCH 9 NYOB RAU SHOWTIME®

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Ivan Baranchyk To Meet Fellow-Unbeaten Anthony Yigit In IBF Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 p.m. THIAB/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

TSHIAB YORK (Feb. 6, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis and former world champion Viktor Postol will face off for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 in the 12-round main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. THIAB/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota.

 

 

 

PROGRAMS (20-0, 17 Kos), ntawm Houston los ntawm txoj kev ntawm New Orleans, has scored knockouts in 13 ntawm nws lub xeem 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. The aggressive-minded southpaw will face the toughest test of his career in Postol (29-1, 12 Kos), a former WBC Super Lightweight World Champion with only one loss on his record.

 

 

 

In the 12-round co-feature, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 Kos) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 Kos) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.

 

 

 

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Elite Boxing, Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $200, $80 thiab $60, mus ntawm kev muag khoom Friday, Feb. 9, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726.

 

 

 

“I feel I’m one of the best junior welterweights in the world and this is my chance to display my belief in myself,” Prograis said. “I’m very excited to be fighting Viktor Postol – he’s a very experienced fighter that previously held the WBC world title. I want to become a world champion this year, and I know Viktor Postol wants to reclaim his title, but we have to go through each other first. This is a great fight for boxing because you have two hungry fighters. It’s a can’t-miss fight.”

 

 

 

“My goal is to become a world champion again and I know a win over Regis Prograis will bring me one step closer,” Postol said. “I have been training hard for the past couple of months and I’m very excited for the opportunity to face Prograis on Lub peb hlis ntuj 9."

 

 

 

“My next fight is very important for my career and I am preparing for it very seriously,"Baranchyk Mackenzie. “A few months ago, I moved to Miami, Fla., where I am now being trained by Pedro Diaz. I have strict discipline for everything in my training. I’m working on improving my skills, tactics for the fight, my skill set and physical strength. I’m also maintaining a much stricter diet and eating very healthy. I want every fighter to know if I am in the boxing ring you will never have an easy fight with me.”

 

 

 

“My dream is to become a world champion and I need to defeat Baranchyk to continue on my path,” Yigit said. “This will be my first time fighting in the United States but I’m ready to show the boxing fans that I have what it takes to become a world champion. From Stockholm, Sweden to Deadwood, South Dakota, onward my journey continues.”

 

 

 

“Two excellent super lightweight matchups highlight this SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION on Lub peb hlis ntuj 9. At the Deadwood Mountain Grand in South Dakota, the rising young gun will duel the seasoned ex-champion,” said Lou DiBella, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze. “Regis ‘Rougarou’ Prograis can earn a world championship by beating his toughest foe, the respected and formidable Viktor Postol, with the interim WBC title at stake. Undefeated puncher Ivan Baranchyk is truly ‘The Beast’ in the ring and is determined to blaze a path toward a world title shot in his IBF eliminator, taking on Sweden’s European Champion, former Olympian, Anthony ‘Can You Dig It?’ Yigit.”

 

 

 

“Prograis and Baranchyk have appeared a combined nine times on ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam and it’s fulfilling to see their development from talented prospects to legitimate contenders,” said Gordon Hall, ShoBox Executive Producer and SVP Production, SHOWTIME kev ua si. “We view this progression as a validation for the ShoBox series, and we’re thrilled to see their hard work pay off with these potentially career-changing opportunities. These are two tough fights that will determine who is ready to take the next step in this exciting division.”

 

 

 

“We are thrilled that DiBella Entertainment is bringing big time boxing back to South Dakota,” said Susan Kightlinger, General Manager at Deadwood Mountain Grand. “Deadwood is renowned for its rough and tumble past and professional boxing fits that mold perfectly. It’s an amazing card, great fighters and SHOWTIME is the ultimate name in boxing. It’s a perfect fit!”

 

 

 

A consensus top-10 ranked fighter at 140 phaus, the 29-year-old Prograis has beaten three previously undefeated fighters on the SHOWTIME developmental series ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam. Prograis stamped his arrival as a legitimate contender in the 140-pound division on Lub rau hli ntuj 9 scoring four knockdowns of previously undefeated Joel Diaz Jr., en route to a second-round TKO. Following the fight, Prograis called out the top players in the 140-pound division, including Terence Crawford and Adrien Broner, thiab nyob rau Lub peb hlis ntuj 9, he’ll get his first chance to prove he’s ready to face the division’s elite.

 

 

 

Prograis’ nickname “Rougarou” originates from Louisiana folklore and is defined as a werewolf-like creature. Tseem los ntawm Tshiab Orleans, Prograis relocated to Houston following Hurricane Katrina.

 

 

 

Postol won the vacant WBC 140-pound World Championship with a stunning and dominating 10th round knockout of Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 34-year-old Ukrainian attempted to unify the division in his first defense, losing via unanimous decision to then-WBO champion Terence Crawford in 2016. He has since bounced back with a win over previously unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov last September in his native Ukraine. A win would move him one step closer to earning back the coveted WBC title he lost.

 

 

 

The co-feature also pits two of the top prospects in the 140-pound division, each with an opportunity to score the biggest win of their respective careers.

 

 

 

The aggressive-minded Baranchyk is a former amateur standout that packs power in both hands. The 25-year-old native of Belarus is currently ranked No. 4 in the IBF at 140 pounds and owns seven wins over previously undefeated fighters. He’s gone the 10-round distance three times and is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over then-undefeated Keenan Smith last July on ShoBox in his adopted hometown of Miami, Okla.

 

 

 

The 26-year-old Yigit competed in the 2012 Olympics for Sweden, advancing to the second round before losing a very narrow decision to eventual Silver Medalist Denys Berinchyk. The Stockholm native has tallied 21 victories in just four years following the Olympics while campaigning in Europe. The southpaw will make his U.S. debut against Baranchyk as he looks to prove he’s ready to contend on the world stage.

 

 

 

The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on the Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

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MIKEY GARCIA vs. SERGEY LIPINETS WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 10 LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT THE FREEMAN COLISEUM IN SAN ANTONIO & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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Unbeaten Three-Division World Champion Garcia Challenges Unbeaten Junior Welterweight World Champion Lipinets in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Main Event
San Antonio, TX (Lub ib hlis ntuj 19, 2018) – The highly anticipated showdown between undefeated three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets has been rescheduled for Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10th. The Premier Boxing Champions event was set to take place on Lub ob hlis ntuj 10, but Garcia’s quest for a fourth world title had to be rescheduled following a training injury to Lipinets’ tes. The fight will be live on SHOWTIME and will remain in San Antonio but move to the Freeman Coliseum.
Ticket information will be released early next week. Those holding tickets for the original date at the Alamodome will receive priority on seat exchange for the new venue. Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $250, $150, $75, $50 thiab $20 and will be available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 210 556-6390. The event is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions, in association with Leija-Battah Promotions.
The remainder of the card will remain the same including the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature, which will see two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy kev noj nyob Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title. The doubleheader of title bouts in the wide-open 140-pound division sets the stage for a potential unification match.
The 29-year-old Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos), emphatically returned to pound-for-pound lists in 2017 by scoring a highlight reel knockout of Dejan Zlaticanin to win the WBC Lightweight World Championship in January and then dominating four-division champion Adrien Broner on his way to a unanimous decision in July. Garcia is a member of a renowned boxing family, and is noted for his sportsmanship and his commanding presence in the ring, honed by his brother and acclaimed trainer Robert Garcia.
Garcia, of Moreno Valley by way of Oxnard, California., returned to the ring after a two-and-half-year layoff in July 2016 tsis muaj ploj lawm ib tug khiav nrawm los siv ceev xwmphem qub yeej Elio Rojas. Garcia, uas tau tuav lub ntiaj teb no lub npe nyob rau ntawm lub 126, 130 thiab 135 phaus, tau nres 19 ntawm nws lub xeem 22 tw nrog rau Roman “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez thiab Orlando Salido.
Nrog ib tug yeej, Garcia yuav ua xwb peb fighter nyob rau hauv niaj hnub yav dhau los ua tau zus ib ntawm 126, 130, 135 thiab 140-phaus, koom yav tom ntej Hall ntawm Famers Juan Manuel Marquez thiab Manny Pacquiao *.
Lub unbeaten Lipinets (13-0, 10 Kos) yuav ib tug super sib ntiaj teb no npe nyob rau hauv cia li nws 13th pro sib ntaus los ntawm defeating Akihiro Kondo ntawm ib tug unanimous kev txiav txim siab nyob rau hauv Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 on SHOWTIME. He is originally from Kazakhstan but moved to Russia when he was six years old. He currently lives in Beverly Hills, California, Lipinets and is trained by Buddy McGirt.
The 28-year-old moved up the 140-pound rankings with victories over then unbeaten Haskell Rhodes, Levan Ghvamichava and Walter Castillo before knocking out Leonardo Zappavigna in a world title eliminator last December. Lipinets will look to stamp his place as an elite fighter when he takes on the accomplished and dangerous Garcia on March 10.
*Pacquiao won lineal championships at 126 thiab 140-phaus, although he did not win alphabet titles.
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Rances Barthelemy & Kiryl Relikh Saib Forward rau Big 2018 pib hnub Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 10 Thaum Lawv Raws li in140-Phaus ntiaj teb Championship rematch Nyob rau Showtime

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Los ntawm cov Alamodome nyob rau hauv San Antonio & Los ntawm

Premier Boxing Champions

 

Nyem NTAWM NO rau cov duab los ntawm Thawj Lawv sib ntaus

Yees duab Credit: Tom twv txiaj yuam pov / SHOWTIME

 

 

San Antonio (Jan. 10, 2018) - Unbeaten ob-division ntiaj teb no yeej Rances Barthelemy thiab yav tas los npe challenger Kiryl Relikh yuav ob leeg zoo mus ncaws tawm lawv cov xyoo tshiab nrog ib tug ntiaj teb no title yeej thaum lawv tau raws li nyob rau hauv ib tug rematch rau ib tug tsis muaj 140-phaus title Saturday, Feb. 10 nyob rau Showtime los ntawm cov Alamodome nyob rau hauv San Antonio nyob rau hauv ib tug kev tshwm sim los ntawm Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Lub Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast pib thaum 10:15 p.m. THIAB/PT and will be headlined by three-division world champion Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos) kev noj nyob unbeaten 140-phaus lub ntiaj teb no yeej Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 Kos).

 

 

 

"Obviously lub xov tooj ib lub hom phiaj rau 2018 yog yuav coj tsev uas siv rau Lub ob hlis ntuj 10,"Hais tias Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Kos). "Ces kuv xav los koom ua nrog tag nrho cov lwm yam champions. Kuv Tshiab Xyoo daws teeb meem yog mus puag ncig kuv tus kheej nrog cov neeg zoo thiab yeej muaj ntau yam lub ntiaj teb no lub npe. "

 

 

 

"Ua ntej kuv muaj los yeej muaj qhov kev sib ntaus nyob rau hauv Lub ob hlis ntuj,"Hais tias Relikh (21-2, 19 Kos). "Tab sis, ces kuv muaj kev cia siab ntawm ib tug zoo kawg xyoo tiv thaiv kuv siv tiv thaiv cov yuav tsum tau thiab nws thiaj li ib tug koom ua ke sib ntaus. Qhov no yuav ua tau lub xyoo kuv mus txog ib tug tshiab theem nyob rau hauv no kev ua si nawv. "

 

 

 

Barthelemy thiab Relikh yuav sib ntaus sib tua rau lub WBA tus tsis muaj Super Hnav ntiaj teb Title tom qab lawv lub npe eliminator bout nyob rau hauv Tej zaum twb nyob rau hauv ib tug debatable kev txiav txim siab rau Barthelemy. Lub sij hawm no lub tua hluav taws yuav saib mus rau tawm tsis muaj tsis ntseeg nrog rau tag nrho cov npe rau ntawm txoj kab.

 

 

 

"Qhov no yog kuv thib ob lub sij hawm sib ntaus sib tua rau ib lub ntiaj teb title thiab nws yuav yog ib lub thib ob zaj lus qhia rau kuv,"Hais tias Relikh. "Qhov no yog kuv lub sij hawm los ua tau zus ib. Kuv yuav tsum tau ua ntau npaum li cas thaum lub sij hawm no sib ntaus.

 

 

 

"Kuv yuav tsum tau txhoj puab heev los pib. Kuv paub tseeb tias kuv yuav tsum tau ib tug knockout tau lub yeej. Nws yuav sim khiav, tab sis nws yuav tsis tau mus nkaum los ntawm kuv. "

 

 

 

"Winning no title yuav ib tug npau suav los muaj tseeb rau kuv,"Hais tias Barthelemy. "Kuv yuav ua tau tus thawj Cuban fighter nyob rau hauv keeb kwm los yeej yog ib lub npe nyob rau hauv peb ntau kev sib cais. Qhov kawg sib ntaus yog zoo heev thiab deserving ntawm ib tug rematch.

 

 

 

"Kuv cia li xav mus lo rau kuv kev ua si txoj kev npaj thiab qhia txhua leej txhua tus hais tias kuv yog tus zoo tshaj plaws 140-phaus fighter nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no. Qhov tseem ceeb yuav tsum tau nyob twj ywm disciplined thiab daim av ib qho nyuaj txhaj tshuaj tag nrho hmo ntuj. "

 

 

 

Ob fighters tau txi nyob rau hauv kev kawm yeej nyob rau hauv txoj kev mus rau dab tsi lawv cia siab tias yuav tsum muaj ib tug celebratory lub sij hawm ntawd nyob rau hauv Lub ob hlis ntuj 10, kev kawm nyuaj los ntawm cov nyiaj so koobtsheej caij nyob twj ywm hauv lub hom phiaj rau kev sib ntaus hmo ntuj.

 

 

 

"Kuv lub pab neeg tau ua ib tug zoo heev txoj hauj lwm kom deb li deb nyob rau hauv camp,"Hais tias Barthelemy. "Ismael Salas thiab Joel Casamayor yuav muab kuv yawm lub tswv yim thiab kom kuv teem rau kuv lub hom phiaj. Ib tug tshiab uas kuv twb ntxiv qhov no yeej yog Bob Santos rau kev noj haus thiab lub dag lub zog thiab txias. Nws yog ua ib tug loj sib txawv tshaj cov hnub caiv qhov twg kuv feem ntau yog noj ntau dhau. Nws cia kuv nyob ib tug nruj kev noj haus thiab kev kawm yeej tsis tau zoo dua. "

 

 

 

"Cov xeem ob peb lub lis piam los ntawm cov hnub caiv tau tus yam kuv camp, thiaj li muaj tsis muaj chaw rau nrhoo,"Hais tias Relikh. "Kuv siv Tshiab Xyoo nrog kuv tsev neeg thiab ces kuv yog txoj cai rov qab mus rau hauv kev kawm yeej nyob rau hauv thaum sawv ntxov."

 

 

 

Nrog ob koj cov menyuam nyob rau hauv lub 140-phaus division rau ntawm kab nyob rau hauv tib hmo ntuj, tus khiav ntawm Barthelemy thiab Relikh yuav nyob rau hauv ib tug zoo txoj hauj lwm mus pib ib txog kev mus rau kev koom ua ke tom qab Lub ob hlis ntuj 10.

 

 

 

"Kuv yuav muaj kuv lub qhov muag rau ntawm lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim tseeb,"Hais tias Relikh. "Kuv teem rau Barthelemy tam sim no, tab sis kuv xav los koom ua thiab yog hais tias nws txhais tau tias sib ntaus sib tua Garcia los yog Lipinets, Kuv yuav tsum npaj kom txhij. "

 

 

 

"Garcia vs. Lipinets yog yuav mus yuav ib tug zoo sib ntaus thiab kuv mas nws yeej xav tus khiav,"Hais tias Barthelemy. "Txawm hais tias Lipinets yog lub underdog mus rau hauv no sib ntaus, Kuv xav tias nws yuav muab Garcia tag nrho nws muaj peev xwm lis. Tab sis kuv tseem xav hais tias Garcia yuav tawm tuaj rau saum, teeb li tsov rog ntawm peb nyob rau hauv ib tug kev koom ua ke bout. "

 

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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets San Antonio xovxwm sablaj Quotes & Duab

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(Yees duab Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME)
Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Saturday, Feb. 10 nyob rau SHOWTIME® Los ntawm cov Alamodome nyob rau hauv San Antonio, Texas &
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Nyem NTAWM NO rau cov duab los ntawm Esther Lin / Showtime
San Antonio (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 19, 2017) – Undefeated peb-division ntiaj teb no yeejMikey Garcia thiab unbeaten IBF Junior Welterweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Sergey Lipinets twb lub ntsej muag mus fim rau lub thib ob ncaj hnub Tuesday ntawm ib tug xovxwm rooj sab laj nyob rau hauv San Antonio los sib tham txog lawv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim showdown noj qhov chaw Saturday, Feb. 10nyob rau SHOWTIME (10:15 p.m. THIAB/PT). Lub matchup ntawm sab saum toj-5 ranked junior welterweights yog los ntawm Premier Boxing Champions nyob rau Alamodome nyob rau hauv San Antonio, Texas.
Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING kev pab them nqi yuav kuj feature ob-division ntiaj teb no yeej Rances Barthelemy nyob rau hauv ib tug rematch tiv thaiv Kiryl Relikh rau cov tsis muaj WBA 140-phaus ntiaj teb no title.
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Ntawm no yog dab tsi rau hauv xovxwm rooj sab laj koom yuav tsum tau hais Tuesday ntawm Ruth lub Chris Steak House Grand Hyatt nyob rau hauv San Antonio:
Mikey Garcia
“Peb nyob nraum expecting ib tug nyuaj kev sib tw sib ntaus. Lipinets yog ib tug fighter uas yog yeej ib txwm txaus ntshai. Nws muaj hwj chim nyob rau hauv ob txhais tes thiab nws tsis yog ntshai qhia rau nws ob txhais tes mus. Nws kuj yog txaus siab rau ntaus tau, yog li ntawd nws muaj peev xwm ntaus rov qab rau koj. Hais tias yog dab tsi ua rau nws txaus ntshai.
“Lub sij hawm no los yeej yog ib lub npe nyob rau hauv ib tug plaub division yog zoo heev kom dhau rau. Nws yog ib qho nyuaj rau kev ruaj ntseg sib ntaus zoo li no. Kuv zoo siab txhua yam tuaj ua ke li ntawd, peb yuav muab tus kiv cua zoo kawg thiab qhia tau tias.
“Xyoo tas los yog ib tug zoo xyoo rau kuv rov qab. Nws pib nrog ib lub ntiaj teb title yeej rau ib tug thib peb division npe thiab ces kuv muaj cov loj kov yeej Adrien Broner nyob rau hauv lub caij ntuj sov. Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau txawm loj tej yam nyob rau hauv 2018 thiab qhov no xyoo tas los yeej leem txoj kev rau cov uas.
“Winning ib tug npe plaub uas yog lub loj kos rau kuv nyob rau hauv ua qhov no sib ntaus tshwm sim. Yuav ua keeb kwm zoo li hais tias yog ib yam dab tsi uas yeej motivates kuv. Kuv paub hais tias kuv muaj ib tug ntau ntau yuav ua kom tiav nyob rau hauv kev ua si nawv, tab sis qhov no yog ib tug zoo pib. Qhov no yog cov kev taw qhia kuv xav mus nyob rau hauv.
“Muaj yog ib tug ntau ntawm txuj ci thiab keeb kwm nyob rau hauv boxing nyob rau hauv San Antonio. Kuv tij laug muaj ib tug gym no thiab peb muaj ib tug ntau ntawm fighters peb cob qhia nrog los ntawm cov cheeb tsam. Txawm tias kuv twb yeej tsis tiv thaiv no, Kuv twb pom ib tug ntau ntawm kev pab los ntawm lub zej zog. Thaum peb tau saib venues rau qhov kev sib ntaus, qhov no yog ib yam dab tsi kuv twb zoo siab heev ua.
“Kuv tau tiv thaiv nyob rau txawv cov cheeb tsam ntawm Texas thiab yeej ib txwm tau txais ib tug ntau ntawm kev hlub, tab sis kuv twb tsis tau tau sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv San Antonio. Peb txiav txim siab los coj lub sib ntaus no mus muab ib yam dab tsi rov qab mus rau lub xeev ntawm Texas. Yog tsis muaj nroog zoo los host nws tshaj San Antonio.”
Sergey LIPINETS
“Lub kiv cua nyob rau hauv San Antonio yeej yuav tau txais ua yeeb yam. Nws tseem yuav mus yuav ib tug yeeb yam. Nws yuav tau loj punches, knockdowns thiab txhua yam koj yuav xav mus saib nyob rau hauv kev sib ntaus.
“Qhov no yog qhov biggest kev sib tw hais tias kuv twb muaj nyob rau hauv kuv cov hauj lwm. Mikey yog ib tug loj lub hnub qub, tab sis kuv heev kev sib tw thiab kuv xav kom koj qhia lub ntiaj teb no yuav ua li cas.
“Kuv tus ntsuj plig muaj peev xwm tsis tsum matched los ntawm tej yam fighter, tab sis kuv kuj muaj cov kev ceev thiab lub dag lub zog los yeej. Kuv yuav qhia kuv ntsoog loj heev lub hwj chim rau Lub ob hlis ntuj 10.
“Mikey yog ib tug zoo heev chess neeg uas ua ntawv. Cov neeg underestimate nws muaj peev xwm xav tias nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib. Li ntawd, kuv yuav tsis cia li mus nyob rau hauv muaj nrog ib tug style uas lwm tus neeg tau siv tawm tsam nws. Peb yuav ua hauj lwm nyuaj rau qhov zoo tshaj plaws ua si npaj rau dab tsi kuv yuav ua li cas.
“Qhov no yog yuav mus yuav ib tug yooj yim sib ntaus. Kuv aiming kom tau ib tug yeej txhua txoj kev uas kuv tau. Kuv tsis tau hais dab tsi nws yog mus zoo li, tiam sis kuv yuav npaj txhij rau txhua yam nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib.
“Kuv los mus yeej. Kuv xav kom muaj nyob rau hauv txoj hauj lwm uas Mikey tau mus txog nyob rau hauv no kev ua si nawv. Kuv twb ua hauj lwm tsis tau rau lub sij hawm no thiab kuv yuav muab nws kuv tag nrho coj kom zoo dua.
“Yog hais tias kuv tsis xav tias kuv yog npaj txhij rau qhov no sib ntaus ces kuv yuav tsis muaj npaum li cas nws. Peb muaj ib lub hom phiaj thiab peb mam li siv tag nrho cov kev kuv twb tau los ntawm kuv ua hauj lwm rau txim tuag nws.”
Cai Richard Schaefer, Chairman & CEO ntawm Ringstar Cov kev ua si
“Boxing yog mus rau hauv 2018 nrog lossis loj momentum thiab pib tawm nrog loj txheej xwm zoo li no. Koj tau ob tug undefeated champions tau nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib rau sib ntaus sib. These kind of fights are going to continue to elevate the sport to great heights.
“Qhov no yog ib qho yooj yim kev sib ntaus los ua vim hais tias koj muaj ob tug neeg tua hluav taws uas xav los ntsuas lawv tus kheej rau qhov zoo tshaj plaws. Qhov no yog ib tug sib ntaus uas tau ua sai sai. Tsis fighter yuav tsum tau muab ntxias. Ob leeg hais mav xav tias lawv yuav yeej thiab yuav mus rau hauv qhov kev sib ntaus nrog ib tug cwj pwm ntawm ib tug undefeated fighter.
“Tsis yog tus twg ib tug ntawm cov hais mav muaj tej kev xav hais tias tej zaum lawv yuav poob. lawv yog cov 100 feem pua ​​convinced tias lawv yuav mus taug kev tawm ntawm muaj nrog lawv txhais tes tsa. Hais tias yog dab tsi yog yuav mus ua no zoo kawg thiab matchup.”
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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Duab

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Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Saturday, Feb. 10 nyob rau SHOWTIME®

Los ntawm cov Alamodome nyob rau hauv San Antonio, Texas &

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Nyem NTAWM NO rau cov duab los ntawm Esther Lin / Showtime

LOS ANGELES (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 18, 2017) – Undefeated peb-division ntiaj teb no yeej Mikey Garcia thiab unbeaten IBF Junior Welterweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Sergey Lipinets went face-to-face for the first time Monday at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Saturday, Feb. 10 nyob rau SHOWTIME (10:15 p.m. THIAB/PT). The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING kev pab them nqi yuav kuj feature ob-division ntiaj teb no yeej Rances Barthelemy nyob rau hauv ib tug rematch tiv thaiv Kiryl Relikh rau cov tsis muaj WBA 140-phaus ntiaj teb no title.

 

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Lipinets will be making the first defense of his world title while Garcia looks to become only the third fighter in modern history to become a champion at 126, 130, 135 thiab 140-phaus, koom yav tom ntej Hall ntawm Famers Juan Manuel Marquez thiab Manny Pacquiao *.

 

Ntawm no yog li cas rau lub rooj sib tham xovxwm koom yuav tsum tau hais Monday los ntawm lub Conga Room ntawm L.A. Nyob:

 

Mikey Garcia

 

“A world champion like Sergey Lipinets is more exciting an opponent for me than an easy title defense. I wanted a challenge and this man presents that. He’s a bigger man naturally. He’s going to be very hungry and motivated. He knows a victory over me launches his career to the top. That’s going to make this an interesting fight.

 

“To win a world title in a fourth division is a big deal to me. My dad always wanted a three-division world champion, and now I have a chance to give him a fourth title. That’s something that really excites me.

 

“It’s been a great return to boxing since my layoff. When I came back, I wanted to move fast and take on big challenges. That’s what we’ve been doing so far. I want to take on any challenges that people think I can’t achieve. I think slowly we’re proving to everyone that I’m better than ever and I’m going to keep taking on the kinds of fights that will cement my legacy.

 

“It would be a great accomplishment to be in the discussion with guys like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, that would be a win in itself. But it wasn’t on my mind when taking this fight. I just want to keep fighting the best out there. There’s still more for me to accomplish until I’m on the same level as Pacquiao and Marquez.

 

“It’s going to be a great fight. Like I’ve said, the challenge for me is that I’ll be fighting the bigger man. Rau kev sib ntaus hmo ntuj, that advantage he has on me might be enough to make it that much more exciting. It will be interesting to see how well I adapt to the size. I have to make adjustments to overcome those challenges. This should give the fans the excitement that we want to give them.

 

“My only focus is on Lub ob hlis ntuj 10 against Sergey Lipinets. That’s my target throughout the entire camp. There may be more opportunities for me on the horizon, but you’ll see on fight night that I’m one hundred percent focused.

 

“I know that I have the possibility to be the biggest star in boxing like a Floyd Mayweather, and I think I’m on track to accomplish that. I don’t see a lot of guys in the sport with the resume of accomplishments that I have. I’m going to continue take on the best and beat my opponents convincingly.”

 

Sergey LIPINETS

 

“Mikey Garcia is a great champion and I want to be in the position that he’s reached in this sport. The only way there is to go through him.

 

“I’m taking on a great challenge against Mikey Garcia, and many people think I’m not ready. This is the fight that I wanted. I’ve had many obstacles in my way throughout my career and I’ve overcome them all. I’m going to overcome Mikey Garcia just like that.

 

“Every time I have sparred with top fighters, like Terrence Crawford, I have learned more about what I need to improve to get to the next level in this sport. That kind of experience has helped my confidence increase and will help me when I face Mikey Garcia.

 

“A lot of things can happen when you move up in weight. Usually people use some pop. Whatever version of Mikey Garcia shows up; I’ll be ready for him.

 

“I believe I’m going to win, Mikey believes he’s going to win, and it will all unveil in the ring. One thing I can guarantee; it’s going to be a great fight.

 

“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Tam sim no, I’m ready to fight the best, and Mikey Garcia is truly that.

 

“I had to work very hard to make the transition from champion kickboxer to a champion boxer. I did everything I had to do, moving from gym to gym and sparring everyone. I always aimed for the best and wanted to be the best at what I do.”

 

Robert Garcia, Mikey’s Brother & Tus kws qhia

 

“We know that Sergey Lipinets is a very dangerous fighter. He’s a really strong champion. I know he’s going to be hungry because he wants to become a big name by beating Mikey.

 

“Mikey is very smart in the ring. We’re going to come in there with a good game plan. We’ll have some big sparring partners. Strong, heavy guys who will give Mikey a big challenge in sparring.

 

“Mikey has to be in great shape for this fight. You can easily win the first eight rounds, but there are still four left. You have to be able to finish the fight. A great power puncher like Lipinets can finish you in one round.”

 

BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Trainer

 

“We will be prepared for any and every thing. This way, when fight night comes, we’ll have an answer for everything. The key is that we just have to be on point from the opening bell to the end. There’s no way around it.

 

“We’re going to cover everything in training camp. You have to have every option available to you on fight night. This way, you’re never surprised in the ring. Sergey won’t go in there swinging to get a knockout, he’s going to be disciplined and focus on getting the victory.

 

“I believe that Sergey is on a mission. I know Mikey Garcia is on a mission too, and I respect that. I respect that these two men are fighting each other. Champions do what Sergey is doing, and that’s fighting the best.”

 

Cai Richard Schaefer, Chairman & CEO ntawm Ringstar Cov kev ua si

 

“This is going to be a huge night for the 140-pound division. It will be another toe-to-toe showdown at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where so many great matchups have taken place before. Daim pib pib ntawm cia li $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.

 

“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 yeej, 40 los ntawm knockout, between the two of them. These guys are both champions who are daring to be great. These are exactly the kind of fighters that the public likes. These fighters will push themselves to be great.

 

“These guys only know one thing, and that is winning. Sergey Lipinets is the biggest puncher at 140-pounds and it seems like Mikey Garcia always seeks out these big punchers.

 

“Mikey is looking to do something that only Manny Paccquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done, in moving up from 126 pounds through 140 pounds winning titles at each division. It is very difficult to carry that power up from featherweight. You have to tune-in to see an exciting fighter like that trying to make history.”

 

Stephen ESPINOZA, Executive Vice Thawj Tswj Hwm & General Manager, SHOWTIME kev ua si

 

“What boxing needs are great fights. Good, high quality matchups like Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton, Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia and Errol Spence vs. Kell Brook. There needs consistently be good fights, and that’s what we have been doing at SHOWTIME for the last couple of years. No other network has done the quality of fights that SHOWTIME is doing. No other network is as committed to the sport as SHOWTIME has been.

 

“The best need to fight the best, and that is what Mikey Garcia has done. He came off of a two-and-a-half-year layoff and nyob rau hauv 18 lub hlis he’s had four fights, two title fights and will be going for a title in a fourth weight class, something only Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done before. That’s what great fighters do.

 

“Historically the fighters who separate themselves as legendary, are the ones who challenge themselves and travel across weight classes to seek these challenges. But there are two sides to this story. Those who have been paying attention have seen Sergey Lipinets make a lot of noise on SHOWTIME cards lately. He has risen very quickly.

 

“If you just look at Lipinets’ record, 13-0, and think about him fighting Mikey Garcia it would sound crazy. But if you look at the kind of competition he’s faced, his last seven opponents have a combined record of 163-15. That’s not something you usually see 13 fights into a career. Lipinets is a combat veteran, and whatever happens in the ring, he will be ready for it. It’s going to make for an exciting night.”

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*Pacquiao won lineal championships at 126 thiab 140-phaus, although he did not win alphabet titles.

 

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Three-Division World Champion Mikey Garcia Seeks Title in a Fourth Weight Class When He Challenges Unbeaten 140-pound Champion Sergey Lipinets Saturday, Feb. 10 Live on SHOWTIME® at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas & Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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Undefeated Two-Time World Champion Rances Barthelemy to Rematch Kiryl Relikh for Vacant 140-Pound Title In Co-Main Event
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San Antonio (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 14, 2017) – Undefeated peb-division ntiaj teb no yeej Mikey Garcia will attempt to win a world title in a fourth weight class when he challenges unbeaten IBF 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets rau Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 10 nyob rau SHOWTIME. The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Ob-division ntiaj teb no yeej Rances Barthelemy yuav fim Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their May showdown on SHOWTIME, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title. The doubleheader of title bouts in the wide-open 140-pound division sets the stage for a potential unification match.
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The 29-year-old Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos), emphatically returned to pound-for-pound lists in 2017 by scoring a highlight reel knockout of Dejan Zlaticanin to win the WBC Lightweight World Championship in January and then dominating four-division champion Adrien Broner on his way to a unanimous decision in July. Garcia is a member of a renowned boxing family, and is noted for his sportsmanship and his commanding presence in the ring, honed by his brother and acclaimed trainer Robert Garcia.
Garcia, of Moreno Valley by way of Oxnard, California., returned to the ring after a two-and-half-year layoff in July 2016 tsis muaj ploj lawm ib tug khiav nrawm los siv ceev xwmphem qub yeej Elio Rojas. Garcia, uas tau tuav lub ntiaj teb no lub npe nyob rau ntawm lub 126, 130 thiab 135 phaus, tau nres 19 ntawm nws lub xeem 22 tw nrog rau Roman “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez thiab Orlando Salido.
“It is a dream to have the opportunity to become a four-division worldchampion,” Garcia said. “San Antonio has some of the greatest boxing fans in the country, including some key supporters of my Robert Garcia Boxing Academy family. Since my last fight, I have stayed in the gym. I can’t wait to give the fans in Texas and those watching at home on SHOWTIME another great performance.”
Lub unbeaten Lipinets (13-0, 10 Kos) yuav ib tug super sib ntiaj teb no npe nyob rau hauv cia li nws 13th pro sib ntaus los ntawm defeating Akihiro Kondo ntawm ib tug unanimous kev txiav txim siab nyob rau hauv Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 on SHOWTIME. He is originally from Kazakhstan but moved to Russia when he was six years old. He currently lives in Beverly Hills, California, Lipinets and is trained by Buddy McGirt.
The 28-year-old moved up the 140-pound rankings with victories over then unbeaten Haskell Rhodes, Levan Ghvamichava and Walter Castillo before knocking out Leonardo Zappavigna in a world title eliminator last December. Lipinets will look to stamp his place as an elite fighter when he takes on the accomplished and dangerous Garcia on Lub ob hlis ntuj 10.
“Getting the title is one thing, but keeping the title is a more difficult task,” said Lipinets. “I’m not about to give it away to anybody. No disrespect to Mikey Garcia or anybody else out there, but I’m keeping my title. Beating Mikey Garcia will put me in the elite of boxing where I believe I belong. I’m happy my team was able to put this great fight together. I can promise you this won’t be a snoozer. It’s going to be an action-packed fight for sure.”
“We’re going to call it’ ‘Undefeated.’ That pretty much sums it up. Two undefeated fighters, champion versus champion,” said Richard Schaefer, Chairman & CEO ntawm Ringstar Cov kev ua si. “It’s a big challenge for Mikey Garcia to win a championship belt in his fourth weight class. Lipinets never backs down and he’s out to show that’s he one of the biggest punchers in the division. A win for Lipinets is a game-changer for his family and his career. A win for Mikey is another feather in his cap and will help him be recognized as pound-for-pound best in the world. I’m happy to be back in San Antonio at the Alamodome. I’ve promoted some big fights there. San Antonio fight fans are in for a real treat seeing two of the best fighting each other. I’m sure the fans will embrace this fight.”
“We have another intriguing matchup of two young, hungry undefeated fighters who lay it on the line every time they step into the ring,” said Tom Brown, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions. “As talented as Mikey is, you can’t count Lipinets out. He’s one of the hardest hitters in the 140-pound division. He’s a tough competitor and there’s a reason why he’s a world champion. He knows this is a career-defining fight and he’s going to do everything he can to spoil the party for Garcia in San Antonio on Feb. 10.”
“In three consecutive fights on SHOWTIME since his return to the sport, Mikey Garcia has solidified his position on boxing’s pound-for-pound lists,” hais tias Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President thiab General Manager, SHOWTIME kev ua si. “Mikey has proven he’s willing to take on the most avoided opponents in any division as he seeks out the biggest possible matchups in the sport. He’ll face yet another dangerous opponent in Sergey Lipinets, an undefeated champion in his own right, as he seeks to become a four-division world champion. On the heels of Errol Spence vs. Lamont Peterson on Lub ib hlis ntuj 20, a matchup of consensus top-10 welterweights, we’re proud to deliver this main event of top-5 ranked fighters to build on the momentum.”
Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Kos), who was born in Arroyo Naranjo, Cuba and now lives in Las Vegas, has won world titles at 130 thiab 135 phaus. He defeated Relikh by unanimous decision in his debut at 140 pound in his last fight on Tej zaum 20. If he defeats Relikh again, he will become the first Cuban boxer to win world championships in three different weight classes. He defeated Argenis Mendez by unanimous decision to win the 130-pound world title in 2014 and a year later scored a unanimous decision over Denis Shafikov for the 135-pound world title. Barthelemy, 31, has two brothers, Yan and Leduan, who are professional boxers who he trains alongside with under the tutelage of Ismael Salas.
Relikh (21-2, 19 Kos) believes that he won the first match with Barthelemy and that the scorecards did not reflect the competitive nature of the fight. The 28-year-old nearly had Barthelemy out after landing a barrage of punches that penned Barthelemy on the ropes, but he was only awarded a knockdown. In the eighth round, Barthelemy came back to drop Relikh with a body shot. Shortly after the Tej zaum 20 title eliminator, the WBA ordered a rematch, this time to be contested for the vacant 140-pound title. This will be Relikh’s second world title shot after the fighter from Minsk, Belarus lost a unanimous decision to Ricky Burns in Glasgow, Scotland on Oct. 7, 2016.
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Shawn Porter vs. Adrian Granados Training Camp Quotes & Duab

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Porter vs. Granados Featured on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 los ntawm Barclays Center nyob rau hauv Brooklyn
Nyem NTAWM NO for Porter Photos from Nabeel Ahmad/Premier Boxing Champions
Nyem NTAWM NO for Granados Photos from Tom Barnes
Brooklyn (Lub kaum hli ntuj 26, 2017) – Former champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter and hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados will look to steal the show when they meet in a 12-round welterweight world title elimination bout on Saturday, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
Lub Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4 kev tshwm sim, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, is headlined by WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder in a rematch against former heavyweight champion Kub Khob. The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT with unbeatenSergey Lipinets battling Japan’s Akihiro Kondo for the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm DiBella Lom ze thiab TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.
Porter spoke from his training camp in Las Vegas, while Granados shared his thoughts from camp in Chicago, just over a week before they go toe-to-toe in Brooklyn:
Shawn neeg nqa khoom
“Training camp has gone very well. We did most of our work here in Las Vegas and also a little bit at Wild Card in California. We’re at the tail end of camp now. Every day is going to be exciting as we taper off and get ready for Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 4.
“I feel very familiar with Granados at this point. One night I watched about three or four of his fights and some interviews and really got to put him in my mind. He’s an aggressive fighter who’s not easily hurt or fazed by what’s going on in the ring. Whether that’s him getting hit or an opponent making him miss.
“This is going to be a very competitive fight. The key to beating him will be my speed. I have to out box him, make him walk into some heavy shots and eventually knock him out.
“I love Las Vegas but I’m always very excited to get the opportunity to fight at Barclays Center. It’s a genuinely fun arena. The energy there is bar-none. I absolutely love being able to entertain crowds out there in Brooklyn.
“We’re going after the WBC title. We’re going to have our sights set on Keith Thurman. I want to get that rematch sometime next year. Outside of that, the only fighter on my mind is Danny Garcia, because he’s a guy who I think I’d make an exciting fight with.”
Adrian GRANADOS
“I know I have a fan-friendly style and I make my opponent fight regardless if he bangs or boxes. Bringing exciting fights is what I’m known for to the fans and media. It’s going to be the fight of the night.
“It was a surprise when I got the call for this fight but I jumped right at the opportunity to get in the ring with Shawn Porter. He had a close fight with Keith Thurman and a win over Adrien Broner so a victory over him puts me right back at the top of the division.
“Shawn fought at 165 nyob rau hauv lub amateurs, much bigger than me and I remember him well, he was also a football player so he was much heavier. Since he turned pro I’ve spent more time watching his fights and studying him, especially these last few weeks knowing that we’re fighting each other at 147.
“It’s better for me to know right from the start the weight is at 147, the previous camp for Broner we started at 142 and then had to move to 147 very late in the camp. Knowing it’s been 147 from the start has helped me to better prepare for this fight with Shawn Porter. It will also help me to come in a little heavier on fight night.
“Training and sparring has all been here in Chicago at the Garfield Park Gym. Camp has been terrific, very smooth especially with no weight issues.
“I’m very excited to be fighting at Barclays Center and I know that this is more of a neutral site. I know that Shawn’s the favorite but I feel good about fighting in Brooklyn. I’ve been to Barclays Center twice to watch fights and I’m excited to be fighting theretom ntej no Saturday hmo ntuj.
“Yog hais tias kuv yeej, I’ll be the mandatory for Keith Thurman’s WBC belt and that’s my motivation. Expect a classic ‘El Tigre’ performance, no back down, no quit, a classic boxing match.”
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Top Heavyweight Contender Dominic Breazeale Will Take on Eric Molina on the Undercard of the Deontay Wilder vs. Bermane Stiverne Heavyweight Championship Showdown at Barclays Center on Nov. 4

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Ntau! Five-Division World Champion, Top Pound-for-Pound Fighter Amanda Serrano Battles Marilyn Hernandez; Long Island’s Seanie Monaghan Returns; Undefeated Prospects Chris Colbert and Titus Williams Clash In Featherweight Battle
New Ticket Pricing Set for the Live Event
Brooklyn (Lub kaum hli ntuj 12, 2017) – Top heavyweight title contender Dominic Breazeale will take on Eric Molina in a 12-round WBC title elimination match on the undercard of the showdown between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Bermane Stiverne live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
The stacked card will also feature former welterweight champion Shawn Porter taking on Adrian Granados and Sergey Lipinets battling Akihiro Kondo for the vacant junior welterweight title in televised bouts. The live three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins at 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT.
Ntau, five-time world champion Amanda Serrano of Brooklyn takes on Marilyn Hernandez, Long Island’s Seanie Monaghan (28-1-0, 17 Kos) makes his ring return to face Evert Bravo (23-6-1, 17 Kos), from Arboletes, Colombia, and Brooklyn’s Chris Colbert (6-0, 2 Kos) battles Long Island’s Titus Williams (7-0, 2 Kos) in an eight-round featherweight bout.
New prices have been set for tickets to see the event live at Barclays Center, giving fans an unprecedented opportunity to see the heavyweight champion of the world in a rematch against the only contender who has taken him a full 12 rounds.
Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm DiBella Lom ze thiab TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.
“We’ve recognized that Deontay’s opponent has changed, and we’ve restructured ticket prices to encourage as many fans as possible to attend a great night of fights, and the Heavyweight Championship of the world,” said Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment, the promoter of the card. “Stiverne is thrilled for this second chance and he has nothing to lose. Bermane Stiverne is the only opponent that Deontay hasn’t knocked out among his professional opponents. Deontay wants to fix that and Stiverne is looking to throw a wrench into Wilder’s dream of heavyweight unification.”
Wilder (38-0, 37 Kos) dethroned defending champion Stiverne in January 2015 via unanimous decision in what was the promising challenger’s toughest fight to date. Nrog lub yeej, Wilder became the first American heavyweight champion in nearly a decade and he has gone on to defend the title five times. Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 Kos) remains the only Wilder opponent to go the distance with the hard-hitting Tuscaloosa, ALA., native who has knocked out every other professional opponent on his long resume.
Dominic Breazeale (18-1, 16 Kos), who lives in Eastvale, California, is coming off a KO victory over Izu Ugonoh on Feb. 25. The 32-year-old Breazeale suffered the only loss of career in a heavyweight championship match against Anthony Joshua in London on June 25, 2016.
Eric Molina (26-4, 19 Kos) has twice fought for the heavyweight world championship. In his first title shot the 35-year-old from Weslaco, Texas was knocked out by Deontay Wilder on June 13, 2015. Molina lost via TKO to Anthony Joshua in his next opportunity on Dec. 10, 2016. Molina bounced back with a majority decision victory against Jamal Woods in his last fight on Xya. 2.
Five-division world champion Amanda Serrano (33-1-1, 25 Kos) will be making her fourth appearance at Barclays Center when she defends her super bantamweight world title against Marilyn Hernandez (26-10, 17 Kos). Serrano, who was born in Puerto Rico and lives in Brooklyn, successfully defended her title with a TKO victory over Edina Kiss in her last fight on Lub Xya hli ntuj 21. Hernandez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic scored a TKO victory over Maria Hernandez in her last fight on Jan. 10.
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