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

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Garcia vs. Lipinets Junior Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Rāhoroi, March 10 from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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Los Angeles (February 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 Rātū as they prepare for their world title showdown Rāhoroi, March 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 tango i runga i 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. AND/PT that will see undefeated 140-pound contender and San Antonio-native Mario Barrios mata Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout and undefeated Alejandro Luna taking on former world title challenger Richard Commey in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, E utu i $250, $150, $75, $50 a $20 a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 ranei 210 556-7390.
Joining Garcia and Lipinets at Rātū o workout was former title challenger Josesito Lopez, who competes in undercard action at Freeman Coliseum on March 10.
Tenei ko te aha te whai wāhi i ki te mea Rātū from the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles:
MIKEY García
“I’m excited to have another opportunity on March 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
“Tenei te haere ki te waiho i te whawhai nui. 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 & Trainer
“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’ Trainer
“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. AND/PT
Ētahi atu! 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 Ka fehangahangai Eudy Bernardo in a 10-round bout on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME Rāhoroi, March 10 from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio.
The SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 8 p.m. AND/PT and features undefeated Alejandro Luna 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 e ki runga ki Mexico o Jonathan Aguilar in an eight-round super bantamweight bout that, wā tukua e, will round out the SHO EXTREME telecast.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, E utu i $250, $150, $75, $50 a $20 a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 ranei 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 tango i runga i Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title.
Noho (20-0 12 Koó), 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,” Ka mea a Barrios. “Ki te haere mai te knockout, early or late, Ka tangohia e ahau te reira. Ki te kore, 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 Republic, Bernardo (23-2, 17 Koó) enters this fight having scored knockout victories in his last two contests. The 31-year-old, who appeared onShoBox: Ko te Generation New i roto i te April 2016, has fought professionally since 2009 and was unbeaten in his first 21 pro whawhai.
“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.”
Luna (22-0, 15 Koó) and Commey (25-2, 22 Koó) enter this fight ranked 11th a 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. Ahau 100 percent focused on clearly beating Luna and earning my rematch with Robert Easter Jr.”
Figueroa (14-0, 9 Koó), the younger brother of former lightweight champion Omar Figueroa, ka meinga e tona 2018 debut against the 24-year-old Aguilar (20-7, 17 Koó), after picking up four wins in 2017.
“I’m happy to be on such a big card. San Antonio is like my second home,” Said Figueroa, ko wai te mea 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 LIVE ON 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. AND/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

NEW 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, March 9 in the 12-round main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. AND/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota.

 

 

 

Papatono (20-0, 17 Koó), o Houston i te ara o New Orleans, has scored knockouts in 13 o tona whakamutunga 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 Koó), a former WBC Super Lightweight World Champion with only one loss on his record.

 

 

 

I roto i te 12-a tawhio noa tahi-āhuatanga, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 Koó) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 Koó) 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, March 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. Tickets, utu i $200, $80 a $60, haere i runga i te hoko Rāmere, 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 March 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 March 9. At the Deadwood Mountain Grand in South Dakota, the rising young gun will duel the seasoned ex-champion,” said Lou DiBella, Peresideni o DiBella Entertainment. “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: Ko te Generation New and it’s fulfilling to see their development from talented prospects to legitimate contenders,” said Gordon Hall, ShoBox Executive Producer and SVP Production, SHOWTIME Sports. “We view this progression as a validation for the ShoBox raupapa, 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 pauna, the 29-year-old Prograis has beaten three previously undefeated fighters on the SHOWTIME developmental series ShoBox: Ko te Generation New. Prograis stamped his arrival as a legitimate contender in the 140-pound division on Pipiri 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, a ki runga ki March 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. I pūtakea mai i New 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 (January 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, March 10th. The Premier Boxing Champions event was set to take place on February 10, but Garcia’s quest for a fourth world title had to be rescheduled following a training injury to Lipinets’ ringa. 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. Utu Tickets e i $250, $150, $75, $50 a $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 tango i runga i 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 Koó), 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, Calif., returned to the ring after a two-and-half-year layoff in July 2016 without missing a beat by stopping former champion Elio Rojas. Garcia, who has held world titles at 126, 130 a 135 pauna, has stopped 19 o tona whakamutunga 22 opponents including Roman “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez and Orlando Salido.
With a win, Garcia would become only the third fighter in modern history to become champion at 126, 130, 135 and 140-pounds, joining future Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao*.
The unbeaten Lipinets (13-0, 10 Koó) captured a super lightweight world title in just his 13th pro fight by defeating Akihiro Kondo via a unanimous decision on Whiringa 4 i runga i 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 and 140-pounds, although he did not win alphabet titles.
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Rances Barthelemy & Kiryl Relikh Titiro Whakamua ki Big 2018 timata Rāhoroi, February 10 A, no te farerei ratou in140-Pauna World Championship rematch ora i runga i SHOWTIME

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Mai i te Alamodome i San Antonio & Vauvauhia e

Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions

 

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San Antonio (Jan. 10, 2018) - toa e rua-wehenga hinga kore te ao Rances Barthelemy me te kaiwero taitara mua Kiryl Relikh ka rua titiro ki te whana atu ratou Tau Hou ki te wikitoria taitara ao ina tutaki ratou i roto i te rematch mo te taitara 140-pauna wātea Rāhoroi, Feb. 10 ora i runga i SHOWTIME i te Alamodome i San Antonio i roto i te hui aroaro e Pirimia mekemeke Champions.

 

 

 

haamata te telecast SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING i 10:15 p.m. AND/PT and will be headlined by three-division world champion Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 Koó) tango i runga i hinga kore toa 140-pauna ao Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 Koó).

 

 

 

"Oia mau te tau kotahi whāinga mō 2018 Ko ki te kawe mai te kāinga e whitiki i runga i February 10,"Ka mea a Barthelemy (26-0, 13 Koó). "Katahi e hiahia ana ahau ki te whakakotahi ki te atu toa katoa. taumira toku Tau Hou o ko ki te karapotia ahau ki te iwi pai me te riro taitara maha ao. "

 

 

 

"Tuatahi i ahau ki te riro tenei whawhai i roto i te Hui-tanguru,"Ka mea a Relikh (21-2, 19 Koó). "Otiia ka whai ahau tūmanako o nui te tau tiakina toku whitiki ki te whakahauanga me pae hopea te whawhai whakakotahitanga. Tenei ka waiho i te tau tae ahau he taumata hou i roto i tenei hākinakina. "

 

 

 

Barthelemy a Relikh ka whawhai mo o te WBA wātea Super Kōmāmā Taitara World i muri ratou taitara eliminator a'ee i Mei mutu i roto i te whakatau taupatupatu mō te Barthelemy. Ka titiro tēnei wa nga whawhai ki te waiho kore feaa ki te taitara tonu i runga i te raina.

 

 

 

"Kei te tuarua toku wa whawhai tenei mo te taitara ao, a ka waiho i te reira he haapiiraa tuarua hoki ahau,"Ka mea a Relikh. "Ko toku wa ki te riro toa tenei. Me ahau ki te mahi i nui ake i roto i tenei whawhai.

 

 

 

"E ahau ki hei matau pukuriri i te tīmatanga. Ua papû ia'ue e hiahia ahau he knockout ki te tiki i te wikitoria ahau. Ka taea e ia tamata ki te rere, engari e kore e waiho e ia taea ki te huna i ahau. "

 

 

 

"Toa tenei taitara e kia tae mai te moe pono hoki ahau,"Ka mea a Barthelemy. "Hiahia kia ahau te toa Cuban tuatahi i roto i te aamu ki te riro i te taitara i roto i wehenga rerekē e toru. ko te tino tata, me te tika o te rematch te whawhai whakamutunga.

 

 

 

"Me tika ahau ki piri ki toku mahere kēmu, me te whakaatu katoa e au e ahau i te pai toa 140-pauna i roto i te ao. Ka waiho i te kī ki te noho matā pakeke fakatonutonu'i me te whenua katoa te po ".

 

 

 

Kua patu whakahere rua whawhai i roto i te puni whakangungu i runga i te ara ki te mea ratou tumanako ka waiho he kau whakanui i runga i February 10, whakangungu pakeke i roto i te wa hararei ki te noho i runga i te pukupuku mō te pō whawhai.

 

 

 

"Kua mahi taku rōpū katoa te mahi fantastic pera tawhiti i roto i te puni,"Ka mea a Barthelemy. "Kei te hoatu i ahau Ihimaera Salas ko Hoera Casamayor tohutohu nui, me te pupuri ahau arotahi i runga i toku whāinga. Kotahi te mea hou kua tapiritia e ahau tenei puni ko Bob Santos hoki te kai tōtika, me te kaha, me te conditioning. E hanga te reira i te taa-nui i runga i nga hararei i reira ahau te tikanga kai rawa nui. ngā puritia e ia ki ahau i runga i te kai tino, me te kore kua pai whakangungu. "

 

 

 

"Kua enei wiki torutoru whakamutunga i roto i te hararei te faingataa o puni toku, na reira kahore he wahi mo faanevanevaraa,"Ka mea a Relikh. "Pau ahau Tau Hou o ki toku whānau, me te ka tika hoki ki te puni whakangungu i roto i te ata ahau."

 

 

 

Ki te rua whitiki i roto i te wehenga 140-pauna i runga i te raina i roto i te po kotahi, te toa i waenganui Barthelemy ko Relikh ka waiho i roto i te tūranga nui ki te timata i te huarahi ki whakakotahitanga i muri i te Hui-tanguru 10.

 

 

 

"Ka whai ahau toku kanohi i runga i te hui matua mō te tino,"Ka mea a Relikh. "Au arotahi ahau i runga i Barthelemy inaianei, engari e hiahia ana ahau ki te whakakotahi me te ki e te tikanga whawhai Garcia Lipinets ranei, ka waiho e ahau rite. "

 

 

 

"Garcia vs. Lipinets Kei te haere ki te waiho i te whawhai nui, me te tino hiahia ana ahau i te toa,"Ka mea a Barthelemy. "Ahakoa Lipinets ko haere te underdog ki tenei whawhai, whakaaro ahau te haere ia ki te hoatu Garcia katoa e taea e ia te hapai i. Ko whakaaro tonu ahau ka haere mai Garcia i roto i runga i runga, whakatū pakanga i waenganui ia tatou i roto i te a'ee whakakotahitanga. "

 

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Mikey Garcia vs. Quotes Sergey Lipinets San Antonio Press Conference & Photos

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Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Rāhoroi, Feb. 10 ora i runga i SHOWTIME® Mai i te Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas &
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San Antonio (Hakihea 19, 2017) – toa e toru-wehenga tūturu aoMikey Garcia a hinga kore IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets i kanohi ki te kanohi mō te rua o nga ra tika Rātū i te amuiraa press i roto i San Antonio, ki te matapaki i ō rātou wāhi hui pupūtanga tango matua Rāhoroi, Feb. 10ora i runga i SHOWTIME (10:15 p.m. AND/PT). aroaro te matchup o runga-5 Welterweights teina runga e Pirimia mekemeke Champions i te Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas.
Ka ngā ano SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING kapinga toa e rua-wehenga te ao Rances Barthelemy i roto i te rematch ki Kiryl Relikh mo te wātea WBA taitara 140-pauna ao.
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Tenei ko te aha te kaiuru amuiraa press i ki te mea Rātū i a Ruth Chris paopaohia House Grand Hyatt i San Antonio:
MIKEY García
“E tatari tatou i te whawhai whakataetae uaua. Lipinets Ko te toa e te mea mōrearea tonu. Kei a ia te mana i roto i te ringa e rua, a e kore ia te wehi ki te tuku i ona ringa haere. te pai ki te kia patua ano e ia, kia e taea e ia te patua e koe ki muri. Ko te aha hanga mōrearea ia.
“he nui rawa ki te haere i runga i tenei whai wāhi ki te riro i te taitara i roto i te wha o wehenga. E mea uaua ki te mau whawhai rite tenei. Au haere mai ahau hari katoa tahi kia taea te hoatu e tatou nga pā he whakaatu nui.
“Last tau i nui he tau mo toku hoki. tīmata te reira ki te wikitōria taitara ao mo te taitara wehenga toru, me te ka i ahau te wikitoria nui mo Adrien Broner i roto i te raumati. E rapu ana ahau mo nga mea ara nui i roto i 2018 a tino whariki tenei tau whakamutunga i te ara mo te taua.
“Toa i te tuawha taitara i te Unuunu nui hoki ahau i roto i te hanga tenei whawhai tupu. Ki te hanga hītori rite e he tahi mea e tino tura'i ahau. e mohio ana ahau e whai i te rota atu ki te rave i roto i te hākinakina e ahau, engari ko te tīmatanga nui tenei. Ko te aronga e hiahia ana ahau ki te haere i roto i tenei.
“He te te rota o te taranata, me te hītori i roto i te mekemeke i San Antonio. He taku teina he omaoma konei me to tatou he rota o whawhai whakangungu tatou ki i te rohe. Ahakoa kore kua ahau whawhai konei, Kua whakawhiwhia mai ahau i te rota o te tautoko i te hapori. A, no te i titiro tatou ki wāhi mo te whawhai, ko te tahi mea i hiamo ahau ki te mahi i tenei.
“Kua whawhai ahau i roto i rohe rerekē o Texas a riro tonu te rota o te aroha, engari e kore i ahau i taea e ki te whawhai i roto i San Antonio. faaoti matou ki te kawe i te whawhai i konei ki te hoatu te tahi mea hoki ki te āhua o Texas. He te kore pa pai ki te manaaki i te reira i te San Antonio.”
Sergey LIPINETS
“Ko te pā i roto i San Antonio taea titau whakaari. Te haere ki te waiho i te whakaatu. Te haere ki te whai nifó nui, knockdowns me nga mea katoa e hiahia hiahia ana koe ki te kite i roto i te whawhai.
“Ko te wero nui e kua i ahau i roto i toku mahi tenei. Mikey Ko te whetū nui, engari au e ahau rawa whakataetae, me te hiahia ahau ki te whakaatu i te ao he aha ahau e taea te mahi i.
“e kore e taea te ki āu toku wairua i tetahi toa, engari ano hoki i ahau i te tere me te kaha ki te riro. ka whakaatu ahau toku kaha kino i runga i February 10.
“Mikey Ko te kaitākaro chess rawa pai. People haafaufaa ore tona kaha ki te whakaaro i roto i te whakakai. Na e kore e taea e ahau noa te haere i roto i te reira ki te kāhua e kua whakamahia tetahi atu ki a ia. e haere tatou ki te mahi pakeke i runga i te mahere kēmu pai hoki te mea e ahau e taea te mahi i.
“Kei te haere tenei ki te waiho i te whawhai uaua. Kei te whai ahau ki te tiki i te wini tetahi ara e taea e ahau. e kore e taea e ahau e mea te mea kei te haere i te reira ki te titiro rite, engari ka waiho e ahau rite mo tetahi mea i roto i te whakakai.
“Ahau haere mai ahau ki te toa. e hiahia ana ahau ki te kia i te tūranga e kua tae Mikey i roto i tenei hākinakina. Kua mahi ahau pakeke ki te tiki i ki tenei momeniti me haere ahau ki te hoatu i te reira toku katoa ki te tango i te rawa.
“Ki te kore ahau i whakaaro i ahau rite hoki tenei whawhai ka kore e ahau i tangohia i te reira. E tatou te mahere, me te ka whakamahi matou i te wheako katoa kua riro mai i ahau i toku mahi ki te mahia i te reira.”
RICHARD Schaefer, Tiamana & Kaiwhakahaere Matua o Ringstar Sports
“Kei te haere mekemeke ki 2018 ki torohaki nui, me te tīmata i roto i ki te ngā kaupapa nui rite tenei. Kua koe rua toa tūturu whiwhi i roto i te whakakai ki te whawhai tahi i te tahi. These kind of fights are going to continue to elevate the sport to great heights.
“ko te whawhai ngāwari ki te hanga i tenei no te mea i a koutou e rua whawhai e hiahia ana ki te ine i ratou ki te pai. Ko te whawhai Ua hohoro i meatia tenei. i kore toa ki te kia whakaae. ite takatu rua ratou e taea e riro me e haere ki te whawhai ki te huru o te toa tūturu.
“Kihai ano i tetahi o enei takatu tetahi whakaaro kia ngaro ratou. ko ratou 100 ōrau whakaatu i e haere ratou ki te haere i roto i o reira ki whakaarahia ratou ringa. Ko te mea kei te haere ki te hanga i tenei he matchup nui.”
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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Rāhoroi, Feb. 10 ora i runga i SHOWTIME®

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Los Angeles (Hakihea 18, 2017) – toa e toru-wehenga tūturu ao Mikey Garcia a hinga kore IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets haere kanohi-ki-mata mo te wa tuatahi Rāhina at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Rāhoroi, Feb. 10 ora i runga i SHOWTIME (10:15 p.m. AND/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.

 

Ka ngā ano SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING kapinga toa e rua-wehenga te ao Rances Barthelemy i roto i te rematch ki Kiryl Relikh mo te wātea WBA taitara 140-pauna ao.

 

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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 and 140-pounds, joining future Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao*.

 

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MIKEY García

 

“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. I te po whawhai, 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 February 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; te haere i te reira ki te waiho i te whawhai nui.

 

“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Na, 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 & Trainer

 

“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.”

 

RICHARD Schaefer, Tiamana & Kaiwhakahaere Matua o Ringstar Sports

 

“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. Ka tiimata nga tiikiti i te wa tika $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.

 

“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 toa, 40 i te 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 te peresideni & Kaiwhakahaere General, SHOWTIME Sports

 

“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. Brook Kell. 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 i roto i te 18 marama 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 and 140-pounds, 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 & Vauvauhia e Pirimia mekemeke 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 (Hakihea 14, 2017) – toa e toru-wehenga tūturu ao 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 i runga i Rāhoroi, February 10 ora i runga i SHOWTIME. The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions.
toa e rua-wehenga te ao Rances Barthelemy Ka fehangahangai 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 Koó), 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, Calif., returned to the ring after a two-and-half-year layoff in July 2016 without missing a beat by stopping former champion Elio Rojas. Garcia, who has held world titles at 126, 130 a 135 pauna, has stopped 19 o tona whakamutunga 22 opponents including Roman “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez and 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.”
The unbeaten Lipinets (13-0, 10 Koó) captured a super lightweight world title in just his 13th pro fight by defeating Akihiro Kondo via a unanimous decision on Whiringa 4 i runga i 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 February 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, Tiamana & Kaiwhakahaere Matua o Ringstar Sports. “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, Peresideni o TGB Whakatairanga. “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,” Na ka mea a Stephen Espinoza, Matua Vice te peresideni me Kaiwhakahaere General, SHOWTIME Sports. “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 January 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 Koó), who was born in Arroyo Naranjo, Cuba and now lives in Las Vegas, has won world titles at 130 a 135 pauna. He defeated Relikh by unanimous decision in his debut at 140 pound in his last fight on Kia 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 Koó) 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 Kia 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 & Photos

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Porter vs. Granados Featured on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Rāhoroi, Whiringa 4 i Center Barclays i Brooklyn
Pāwhiritia HERE for Porter Photos from Nabeel Ahmad/Premier Boxing Champions
Pāwhiritia HERE for Granados Photos from Tom Barnes
Brooklyn (October 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 Rāhoroi, Whiringa 4 ora i runga i SHOWTIME i Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
Te Whiringa 4 takahanga, te aroaro e Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions, is headlined by WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder in a rematch against former heavyweight champion Gold Cup. The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT with unbeatenSergey Lipinets battling Japan’s Akihiro Kondo for the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e DiBella Entertainment me TGB Whakatairanga, are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 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 Porter
“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 Whiringa 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 i roto i te 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 thereRāhoroi muri po.
“Ki te riro ahau, 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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Ētahi atu! 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 (October 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 Rāhoroi, 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. AND/6 p.m. PT.
Ētahi atu, five-time world champion Amanda Serrano of Brooklyn takes on Marilyn Hernandez, Long Island’s Seanie Monaghan (28-1-0, 17 Koó) makes his ring return to face Evert Bravo (23-6-1, 17 Koó), from Arboletes, Colombia, and Brooklyn’s Chris Colbert (6-0, 2 Koó) battles Long Island’s Titus Williams (7-0, 2 Koó) 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 rauna.
Tikiti mo te takahanga, whakatairangatia ana e te e DiBella Entertainment me TGB Whakatairanga, are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 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 Koó) dethroned defending champion Stiverne in January 2015 via unanimous decision in what was the promising challenger’s toughest fight to date. Ki te te win, 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 Koó) 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 Koó), 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 Koó) 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 E whitu. 2.
Five-division world champion Amanda Serrano (33-1-1, 25 Koó) will be making her fourth appearance at Barclays Center when she defends her super bantamweight world title against Marilyn Hernandez (26-10, 17 Koó). 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 Hōngongoi 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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