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FORMER CHAMPION EMMANUEL RODRIGUEZ BATTLES CONTENDER MELVIN LOPEZ FOR VACANT BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE ON SHOWTIME SATURDAY, Agosto 12 FROM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR

FORMER CHAMPION EMMANUEL RODRIGUEZ BATTLES STREAKING CONTENDER MELVIN LOPEZ FOR VACANT BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE ON SHOWTIME® SABATO, Agosto 12 IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT FROM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR IN MARYLAND

Rising 140-Pound Star Gary Antuanne Russell Faces

Undefeated Kent Cruz in Co-Main Event

Sensational Top Prospect Travon Marshall Duels Unbeaten Contender Gabriel Maestre in Telecast Opener at

9 PM ET/6 PM PT

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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. - Luglio 17, 2023 -Ex campione del mondoEmmanuel Rodriguezwill take on streaking contenderMelvin Lopezfor the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Championshipheadlining action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, Agosto 12 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

IL CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME® trasmissione televisiva inizia a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see undefeated rising star and Capitol Heights, Maryland-nativeGary Antuanne Russellassumendo compagni imbattutoKent Cruzin the 10-round super lightweight co-main event, plus sensational top prospect and Landover, Maryland-nativeTravon Marshallduels unbeaten two-time OlympianGabriel Maestrein the 10-round welterweight telecast opener.

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati tramitewww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.

“This show on August 12 is jam-packed with action for boxing fans as they will get an exciting world title clash in addition to some of the area’s top rising talent in tough contests live on SHOWTIME,"Ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “Emmanuel Rodriguez is hungry to make a second run as world champion at bantamweight and will be given all he can handle by the red-hot Melvin Lopez. With two of Maryland’s top rising stars in Gary Antuanne Russell and Travon Marshall stepping in for separate bouts before that showdown, this lines up to be a can’t-miss card at MGM National Harbor.”

Fighting out of Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez(21-2, 13 KO) defeated the previously unbeaten Gary Antonio Russell last October by technical decision to put himself back into position to fight for the world title. The 30-year-old originally won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against the then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to former undisputed champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 title bout.

“I’m happy to have this chance to become a world champion again,"Ha detto Rodriguez. “We’re gonna go out there to win in spectacular fashion and my goal is to show that I’m the best fighter in the world at 118-pounds. My goal is to become undisputed at bantamweight, however I’m not overlooking Melvin Lopez, because he’s a good fighter and will come to give it his all on August 12.”

The 25-year-old Lopez (29-1, 19 KO) has won eight-straight fights since suffering his only career loss in October 2019. Originally from Nicaragua and now fighting out of Miami, Lopez has fought professionally since 2015 and began competing stateside in 2018. Lopez scored three victories in 2022, starting the year with knockouts of Juan Gabriel Medina and Victor Ruiz, before most recently defeating Jobert Alvarez last December. Out of his last 10 vittorie, Lopez has ended nine of those inside of the distance.

“I’m very excited that the time is almost here to fight for a world title,"Ha detto Lopez. “We’ve had a great training camp and everyone has sacrificed and worked hard so that we’re at our best on August 12. I’m going to show everyone why I earned this opportunity and repay my team for all of their efforts. I have a lot of respect for Emmanuel, but the best man will have his hand raised when we share the ring.”


Fighting out of his native Capitol Heights, Md., Russell (16-0, 16 KO) will carry on the legacy left by his late father Gary Sr. A member of one of the sport’s preeminent fighting families, Russell trains alongside his older brothers, former WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. and bantamweight contender Gary Antonio. The 26-year-old has yet to allow an opponent to make it to the final bell since turning pro in 2017 following his run representing the U.S. at the Rio 2016 Olimpiadi estive. Russell defeated his most accomplished foes to date in 2022, stopping former champion Viktor Postol in February before a TKO win against former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy in July.

“When you’re a student of the game like me, you have to consider that each step we take is about more than self-gratification. We’re doing this for keeps,” said Russell. “Kent Cruz has to catch up to me, but there’s no need for me to look back. The only direction I’m going is forward and that means putting on a spectacular performance on August 12, and proving I’m the next world champion in this division.”

The 30-year-old Cruz (16-0-3, 10 KO) steps back into the ring after a pair of draws against fellow unbeaten Enriko Gogokhia in February and then November 2022. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Cruz defeated veterans Erik Humberto Castillo and Travis Hartman following a draw against Carlos Mohamed Rodriguez in April 2018. Cruz will pick up his past ring history with the Russell family on August 12, looking to avenge an amateur loss to Gary Allan Russell, Gary Antuanne’s older brother.

“I’m very excited for this fight on August 12,” said Cruz. “I’ve been waiting for a fight like this my whole career, so we didn’t hesitate when offered this one. I’m coming in as the underdog and that’s what’s fueling me. I’ve been an underdog my whole life and on August 12 I’m gonna shock the world. When I win this fight, I’ll be in contention to fight for a world title and have my chance to achieve my childhood dream.”

At just 22-years-old, Marshall (8-0, 7 KO) has quickly shown the skill, power and poise to become a highly regarded prospect in just eight fights. Born in Landover, Md., and now fighting out of Capitol Heights, Md., Marshall is trained by former contender Andrew Council and has already scored two stoppages in 2023. Most recently he dominated veteran contender Justin DeLoach via third-round knockout in March, his most impressive victory to date.

“I’m really excited to be fighting at home in front of my family, friends and fans on August 12,” said Marshall. “I’m working hard every day in the gym so that when fight night comes I’m 100% and ready to put on a great performance for everyone watching. My goal is to show everyone that I belong on the big stage, and that starts with a victory over Gabriel Maestre.”

A two-time Olympian for his home country of Venezuela, Maestre (5-0-1, 4 KO) had an extensive amateur run that included victories over Brian Castano, Carlos Adames, Alexander Besputin, Oscar Molina and Brian Ceballo. The 36-year-old made his U.S. debut with a controversial decision victory over Mykal Fox in August 2021 before fighting fellow unbeaten Taras Shelestyuk to a draw last March. Più di recente, Maestre defeated former two-division champion Devon Alexander after three rounds in April.

“I’m very ready for this fight against Travon Marshall,” said Maestre. “We are focused on the work that we need to put in so that we are victorious on August 12. I’m focused on having my hand raised and putting on a good show. We want to leave a good impression with the fans and move on to fight the big names in the welterweight division.”

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La stella nascente Tim Tszyu fa molto atteso negli Stati Uniti. Debutto davanti agli Stati Uniti. Sabato olimpico Terrell Gausha, Marzo 26 In diretta su Showtime

L'imbattuto contendente dei pesi leggeri Michel Rivera duella con l'imbattuto Joseph Adorno nel co-main event

Il contendente super leggero Elvis Rodríguez affronta
Juan Jose Velasco in Telecast Opener a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

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MINNEAPOLIS – Marzo 9, 2022 - Il miglior contendente super welter e astro nascente Tim Tszyu farà il suo tanto atteso U.S. debutto quando affronta gli Stati Uniti. Olimpionico Terrell Gausha in una resa dei conti di 12 round che titola l'azione in diretta su SHOWTIME sabato, Marzo 26 da The Armory a Minneapolis in un evento Premier Boxing Champions.

IL CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME® trasmissione televisiva inizia a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT e presenterà un contendente leggero imbattuto in aumento Michel Rivera compagno di duello imbattuto Giuseppe “Mani benedette” Adorno nell'evento co-principale da 10 round, oltre a un potente contendente super leggero elvis rodriguez facce Giovanni Giuseppe Velasco nell'apertura della trasmissione televisiva da 10 round.

"Tim Tszyu ha scalato la classifica e si è affermato come un serio contendente in cima alla divisione carica di 154 libbre, e cercherà di fare colpo negli Stati Uniti quando affronterà il altamente qualificato ed esperto Terrell Gausha,"Ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “L'azione arriverà in tutta questa formazione, mentre il fenomeno leggero Michel Rivera affronta l'imbattuto Joseph Adorno, mentre Elvis Rodríguez cerca di continuare la sua ascesa nella divisione dei superleggeri contro il sempre tosto Juan José Velasco”.

I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, Pugilato No Limit e Pugilato dei guerrieri, sono ora in vendita e possono essere acquistati presso l'Armeria all'indirizzo http://ArmoryMN.com/ e tramite Ticketmaster.

Il figlio dell'ex campione unificato Kostya, Tim Tszyu (20-0, 15 KO) si è rapidamente fatto un nome come uno dei contendenti più promettenti a 154 libbre. Tszyu titola su SHOWTIME seguendo le orme di suo padre dopo che Kostya ha gareggiato 10 volte in rete, compresi i memorabili knockout di Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. e Zab Giuda. Combattere fuori dalla sua nativa Sydney, Australia, Tszyu farà il suo U.S. debutto a marzo 26 dopo aver guadagnato il suo primo 20 pro vince nel suo paese d'origine. Il 27enne ha percorso per la prima volta la distanza di 12 round nel suo ultimo incontro, dominando Takeshi Inoue sulla strada per una decisione unanime a novembre 2021. La vittoria decisiva è arrivata dopo che Tszyu aveva messo insieme vittorie per interruzione in otto delle sue precedenti dieci uscite.

“Sono molto entusiasta di combattere negli Stati Uniti, soprattutto su Showtime, dove mio padre è stato protagonista per la maggior parte della sua carriera,disse Tszyu. “Sono orgoglioso ed entusiasta di continuare con il nome Tszyu con SHOWTIME. Una volta che mi prenderò cura di Gausha, Verrò per il titolo".

Un membro del 2012 U.S. Squadra olimpica, Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KO) è nato a Cleveland, Ohio ma ora combatte fuori Encino, Calif., dove viene addestrato da Manny Robles e Prenice Brewer. Il 34enne ha affrontato una dura concorrenza nel corso della sua carriera, avendo combattuto l'ex campione Austin Trout per un pareggio 2019 oltre alle sconfitte per decisione contro l'ex campione Erislandy Lara e il miglior contendente Erickson Lubin. Gausha ha mostrato una maggiore potenza nel suo incontro più recente, fermare il contendente in ascesa Jammontay Clark in due round a marzo 2021.

“Sono stato pronto per questa lotta per molto tempo,Ha detto Gausha. “Sono entrato in questo gioco per essere un campione del mondo e combattere i migliori. Mi aspetto che Tim arrivi in ​​ottima forma e arriverò anche nella mia forma migliore per dare vita a una grande battaglia per i fan. I miei allenatori mi stanno preparando perfettamente per il tipo di lotta che devo organizzare in modo da poter lasciare il ring vittorioso.”

Nata a Santo Domingo, Repubblica Dominicana e ora combattendo fuori da Miami, Fla. Rivera (22-0, 14 KO) irruppe sulla scena 2019, facendo i suoi Stati Uniti. Esordio con una vittoria su René Tellez su Giron ShoBox: LA NUOVA GENERAZIONE®. Il 23enne ha proseguito la sua ascesa 2020, aggiungendo una vittoria per interruzione contro Fidel Maldonado Jr. e una decisione unanime trionfa contro il contendente leggero LaDarius Miller. Rivera ha portato il suo dominio 2021 con altre tre vittorie, inclusa l'interruzione di Anthony Mercado a febbraio prima di consegnare un ko di Jon Fernandez a luglio su SHOWTIME. Di recente ha segnato una decisione unanime di esclusione su Matias Romero a ottobre.

“Questa è una grande opportunità per me di mostrare ancora una volta il mio talento contro un avversario di alta qualità come Joseph Adorno,", Ha detto Rivera. “Sono pronto ad affrontare chiunque sia disposto a sfidarmi fino a quando non arriverà il mio momento di lottare per il titolo mondiale. Il mio obiettivo è vincere a marzo 26 e poi affronta Gervonta Davis per il suo titolo. Con ogni combattimento mi sto avvicinando al raggiungimento di quell'obiettivo. Non vedo l'ora di mostrare tutto il duro lavoro che ho messo in questo campo durante la notte di combattimento.

Adorno (14-0-2, 12 KO) ha combattuto fino al pareggio in ciascuno dei suoi ultimi due incontri, lasciando cadere la collega imbattuta Jamaine Ortiz due volte ad aprile 2021 dopo aver duellato con Héctor “Guadaña” García a gennaio 2020. Il 22enne è nato a Union City, New Jersey e ora risiede ad Allentown, Pa., avendo combattuto nella vicina Filadelfia cinque volte nel corso della sua carriera. Adorno è diventato professionista 2016 all'età di 17 dopo una straordinaria carriera amatoriale in cui ha accumulato a 178-22 registrare e battere due volte quello di Shakur Stevenson. Ha segnato vittorie ad eliminazione diretta in nove delle sue prime 10 lotte pro.

“Questa lotta è un'opportunità per me di mostrare i miei veri talenti,disse Adorno. “Non togliere nulla a Rivera, ma so che sarò il combattente migliore a marzo 26. Sto lavorando con un nuovo allenatore, Raul "Chino" Rivas, che ha allenato molti combattenti di talento, e sono pronto a mostrarmi al meglio. Sono più concentrato che mai e non mi lascerò sfuggire questa opportunità. È meglio che siate tutti pronti per uno spettacolo il 26 marzo.

Rodríguez (12-1-1, 11 KO) si è ripreso dalla sua prima sconfitta in carriera, una decisione a maggioranza perdita per Kenneth Sims Jr., per eliminare l'imbattuto Juan Pablo Romero sul Canelo vs. Pianta SHOWTIME PPV® undercard a novembre. Il 26enne è entrato in scena con vittorie ad eliminazione diretta 10 del suo primo 11 combatte e metti insieme ben cinque vittorie 2020. Originario di Santo Domingo, Repubblica Dominicana, Rodriguez attualmente risiede a Los Angeles

"Marzo 26 è un altro passo verso il mio obiettivo di campionato del mondo,disse Rodriguez. “Sto combattendo un combattente veterano duro che ha affrontato una competizione di alto livello. Sono rimasto al campo fino a Natale per poterlo essere 100% pronto per questa battaglia. Vincere a marzo 26 significa molto per la mia carriera e spero che una vittoria mi metta in lizza per il titolo quest'anno. Voglio mostrare al mondo che sono pronto per i grandi nomi della divisione".

Il 34enne Velasco (23-2, 14 KO) entra in questa lotta con una serie di tre vittorie consecutive, avendo recentemente ottenuto una vittoria per decisione divisa su Zachary Ochoa a febbraio 2021. Nativo di Jujuy, Argentina, Velasco si è scontrato con alcuni dei combattenti più duri della divisione da 140 libbre, compresi gli ex campioni Mario Barrios e Regis Prograis. Velasco combatterà negli Stati Uniti. per la quinta volta a marzo 26.

“Sono molto onorato di essere su una carta grande come questa,disse Velasco. “Questa è in realtà la seconda volta che mi preparo ad affrontare Rodríguez, quindi so cosa sto affrontando. Sta per entrare nel diritto a 100%, proprio come farò io. Che il miglior uomo vinca il 26 marzo”.

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LUIS NUÑEZ REGISTRA IL 10° ROUND TKO SU CARLOS ARRIETA NEL PRINCIPALE EVENTO DI SHOBOX: LA NUOVA GENERAZIONE

Otar Eranosyan Impressionante in Decisione unanime Vincere Starling Castillo in Co-Feature; William Foster III ottiene la decisione divisa contro Edwin De Los Santos in Telecast Opener su SHOWTIME®

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ORLANDO, Fla. - Gennaio 8, 2022 - Luis "La svolta"Nunez sembrava impressionante nel suo secondo consecutivoShoBox: La nuova generazione registrazione dell'uscita a 10th round tecnico ad eliminazione diretta contro una partitaCarlos Arrieta nell'evento principale super piuma di un tripleheader ricco di azione con sei combattenti imbattuti suORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO®Venerdì sera al Caribe Royale Resort.

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Il Nuñez della Repubblica Dominicana (16-0, 12 KO) ha lavorato efficacemente per tutta la notte contro Arrieta di Porto Rico (14-1, 8 KO), finalmente atterrando un'incredibile mano destra dritta che ha sbalordito Arrieta nel mezzo del round finale. Nunez, 22, poi ha terminato Arrieta con una raffica di pugni che alla fine hanno portato all'interruzione 1:41 della 10th round in una notte che ha visto tre record di imbattuti cadere sul popolareShoBox serie di prospettive.

“Il piano era di lavorare il corpo e scomporlo ed è quello che abbiamo fatto,” disse Nunez. “Ho visto che la mano destra stava atterrando e ho continuato a lanciarla cercando di prepararlo e attaccare fino a quando non abbiamo ottenuto ciò che volevamo nel round finale. È stato un grande tiro e una grande vittoria per la mia carriera. È il modo in cui volevo chiudere la lotta".

Nunez è atterrato 38 per cento dei suoi pugni potenti e Arrieta fuori terra 142-131 in totale pugni nella notte.

La perdita di Arrieta è stata la 206th tempo dentrodi ShoBox 21-anno di storia in cui un combattente ha perso il suo record di imbattibilità e l'incontro Nuñez-Arrieta è stato il 144th ShoBox lotta tra combattenti imbattuti.

“Pensavo fosse una rapida interruzione,” disse Arrieta. “Sono rimasto un po' stordito, ma avrei potuto continuare. Non volevo che la lotta si fermasse. Era un forte combattente, un vero guerriero. È un ottimo combattente ed è stato molto efficace con la mano destra”.

Nuñez ha detto che è pronto per tornare indietro 126 libbre dopo aver contestato il suo primo incontro professionale nella divisione super piuma da 130 libbre. “Ho combattuto per la maggior parte della mia carriera a 122 e allora 126 è dove appartengo,"Lui ha detto. “Mi sentivo forte con questo peso [super-piuma] ma 126 è il peso per me.

Ha aggiunto: “Sapevo che era un combattente duro e non sono sorpreso che la lotta sia andata come è andata. Egli è venuto a combattere, e abbiamo dato una bella battaglia ai fan”.

Nella co-feature, Otar Eranosyan è rimasto imbattuto con il suo secondo consecutivoShoBox vittoria mentre dominavaStarling Castillo con una vittoria per decisione unanime in un affare leggero di otto round. I punteggi sono stati 79-71 e 80-70 due volte.(Vittoria di Eranosyan UDQUI).

L'ex dilettante georgiano altamente decorato Eranosyan (11-0, 6 KO), combattere fuori da Hollywood, Fla., dominato l'incontro, Segnare un 10-7 primo turno con due knockdown contro il Castillo della Repubblica Dominicana (16-1, 12 KO). 

“Lavoriamo sul gancio sinistro in allenamento e quando si è presentata l'apertura ho fatto atterrare il gancio sinistro sul (primo) stendere,disse Eranosyan, Non classificato. 7 dalla WBA a 130 libbre, che ha combattuto sei volte in 2021. “Va bene che si sia alzato. Questa è la boxe professionistica. Ci alleniamo per 12 round, 10 round, otto turni, per quanto tempo ci vorrà saremo lì.

“Mi sento benissimo per la mia prestazione. Questo è il motivo per cui mi alleno come faccio e combatto duramente come faccio per notti come queste”.

Con la vittoria, Eranosyan crede che sia giunto il momento per lui di affrontare i blue-chippers della sua classe di peso.

“Sono pronto per tutti i campioni. Portali,disse Eranosyan. “Shakur Stevenson, Oscar Valdez, Sono pronto per tutti loro. Sto migliorando sempre di più ad ogni combattimento e ora sono pronto per affrontare il meglio. Lo so con più spettacoli come questi, presto sarò campione del mondo”.

Il 26enne Castillo ha subito un atterramento al primo round su una mano sinistra di Eranosyan che ha spaventato Castillo ma non è stato un collegamento diretto. Pochi secondi prima della fine del round, Castillo è stato inviato ancora una volta alla tela su una contromano destra dando a Eranosyan a 10-7 guida rotonda e imponente nei primi combattimenti.(Highlights del primo turnoQUI)

Eranosyan fuoriuscito Castillo 153-102 in pugni totali. Del suo 153 pugni sbarcati, 150 erano potenti pugni per Eranosyan.

Il 28enne Eranosyan soprannominato “Pitbull” lo fece suoShoBox ha debuttato a settembre e ha sconfitto l'apprezzato Alejandro "Pork Chop" Guerrero con decisione unanime in Broken Arrow, Okla.

In apertura trasmissione televisiva, William Foster III superato una prova difficile, guadagnandosi una decisione divisa combattuta duramente controEdwin Santos in otto round super-piuma attacco. Due giudici hanno segnato la lotta 77-74 due volte per Foster, con il terzo giudice che lo segna 77-74 a favore di De Los Santos.(La vittoria per decisione divisa di FosterQUI)

Favorire (14-0, 9 KO) di West Haven, Conn., ha superato un inizio lento ma è stato il combattente più impegnato, eliminando De Los Santos 468-421. Combattere nella sua U.S. debutto, il potente De Los Santos (13-1, 12 KO) di Santo Domingo, Repubblica Dominicana, ha avuto un quarto round ricco di eventi, soffre di un taglio sopra l'occhio sinistro, che sembrava rallentarlo negli ultimi quattro round. È stata la prima volta che il domenicano ha subito un taglio nella sua carriera professionale. Anche De Los Santos ha avuto un punto tolto nel quarto per aver tenuto. Anche la fatica è stata un fattore determinante poiché De Los Santos non aveva mai superato il sesto round nella sua giovane carriera e sembrava rimanere senza benzina mentre la lotta andava avanti.

“L'ho fatto pressioni per tutto il tempo e sapevo che stava rallentando e alla fine l'avrei raggiunto,disse Foster, che ha continuato ad andare avanti mentre la lotta andava avanti, dettava e sferrava i pugni più potenti. "Ho pensato che fosse la decisione giusta perché stavo atterrando più colpi mentre il combattimento andava avanti".

Il 28enne Foster, il fratello minore di 20-0 Il potenziale professionista dei pesi massimi leggeri Charles Foster - è rimasto sorpreso dalla velocità con cui De Los Santos ha iniziato. “Sapevo che dovevo stare calmo, e mi sono adattato e la mia esperienza mi ha permesso di adattarmi a ciò che stava accadendo,” ha detto Foster. “Non è stato devastante, e i pugni non mi hanno mai fatto male. Sapevo che avrebbe rallentato e quando l'ha fatto, Ho iniziato ad atterrare i miei colpi e ho avuto successo con la mia pressione”.

Per quanto riguarda la detrazione di punti nel quarto, De Los Santos non è d'accordo con la decisione dell'arbitro. “Non pensavo che il punto dovesse essere sottratto,disse De Los Santos, che aveva segnato interruzioni nei suoi ultimi sette combattimenti. “Pensavo che avrei dovuto essere avvertito prima.

“Pensavo fosse una lotta serrata, ma pensavo di aver fatto abbastanza per guadagnarmi la vittoria. Stavo atterrando i colpi più duri per tutto il tempo e non mi ha mai fatto male".

Aggiunto De Los Santos: “Era un po' goffo ed è arrivato con un po' più di quanto pensassimo, ma credevo ancora di aver vinto. Era aggressivo e forse ho rallentato un po' mentre la lotta andava avanti, ma ho ancora pensato che stavo atterrando. Questa è una battuta d'arresto, ma imparerò da questo e tornerò meglio".

L'International Boxing Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins ha chiamato l'azione in prima fila insieme all'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez e al famoso esperto di sport da combattimento Brian Campbell in qualità di analisti esperti. L'Hall of Famer Steve Farhood era il marcatore non ufficiale. Il produttore esecutivo era Gordon Hall con la produzione di Rich Gaughan e la regia di Rick Phillips.

L'evento è stato promosso da Sampson Boxing. IlShoBox tripleheader andrà in onda lunedì alle 11 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime EXTREME®.

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Anthony Dirrell Battles Exciting Contender Marcos Hernández in Co-Main Event of Canelo vs. Pianta SHOWTIME PPV

Undefeated Former World Champion Rey Vargas Returns To Battle
Mexico’s Leonardo Báez in Super Bantamweight Showdown

Di Più! Super Lightweight Contenders Elvis Rodríguez and
Juan Pablo Romero Square Off in Pay-Per-View Opener at
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

LAS VEGAS (Ottobre 18, 2021) – Three high-stakes matchups featuring former world champions, top contenders and rising future champions have been added to the highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV event headlined by Canelo Alvarez e Pianta "Dolci" di Caleb battling for the undisputed super middleweight championship on Saturday, Novembre 6 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Two-time super middleweight world champion Anthony "The Dog" Dirrell will square off against exciting contender “Madman” Marcos Hernández nell'evento co-principale da 10 round, while unbeaten former super bantamweight world champion Re Vargas returns to action against Mexico’s Leonardo Báez in a 10-round attraction. Kicking off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, super lightweight contenders elvis rodriguez e Juan Pablo Romero will duel in a 10-round showdown.

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo sono già in vendita e possono essere acquistati su AXS.com. L'evento è promosso da Canelo Promotions e TGB Promotions e sponsorizzato da Hennessy e Value.

Dirrell (33-2-2, 24 KO), a two-time WBC 168-pound world champion, won the title for the first time with a unanimous decision over Sakio Bika in 2014. The native of Flint, me. dropped the title the next year to Badou Jack by majority decision, before putting together six straight victories to get back into position to fight for the championship again. He captured the title for a second time in 2019, winning a technical decision victory over Avni Yildirim. Più di recente, Dirrell battled Kyrone Davis to a draw in February, in his first fight since a title fight defeat against David Benavidez in September 2019.

"Sono molto pronto per questa lotta,” said Dirrell. “I know Hernandez is a tough competitor and I’m sure he’ll have a lot of fans there since we’re fighting on the same card as Canelo. But I know I’m ready to fight on the big stage and on a card of this magnitude. I fought on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter undercard and I think this fight night is going to have a similar feel. I’m just prepared to do whatever I have to do to get the victory. The fans should expect fireworks. I’m not shying away from the action and hopefully I can get the winner of Canelo vs. Plant if I perform well on November 6.”

Fighting out of Fresno, Calif., Hernández (15-4-2, 3 KO) has faced excellent competition in his career, battling a litany of tough fellow rising contenders. The 28-year-old most recently scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Armando Resendiz in September. In addition to his recent triumph, Hernández has twice faced former unified super welterweight champion Jeison Rosario, fighting to a draw in their first meeting before losing the rematch. He has also taken down then-unbeaten fighters in Kevin Newman II and Thomas Hill.

“I’m having a great training camp for this fight coming off of my performance in early September,"Ha detto Hernandez. “As always, the fans can expect me to bring an entertaining fight. I know that I’m up against a former world champion who’s accomplished a lot in his career. I’m just focusing on working hard every day to get the victory and everything that will come with it.”

The former WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion, Vargas (34-0, 22 KO) will return from layoff due to injury when he enters the ring on November 6. The 30-year-old went on the road to the U.K. to capture his title in 2017, winning a decision over previously unbeaten Gavin McDonnell. Originario di Città del Messico, Vargas made five successful defenses of his title, defeating top contenders including Oscar Negrete, Ronny Rios and Azat Hovhannisyan. His last fight and fifth successful title defense came via a unanimous decision over former world champion Tomoki Kameda in July 2019.

“I’m very happy for my return to the ring and my debut with PBC,"Ha detto Vargas. “You are going to see a renewed Rey Vargas on November 6. My opponent is a good fighter with speed who throws a lot of combinations. It will be a tough fight, but I know I have what it takes to win. I couldn’t be happier to be on the big stage on Canelo’s undercard. I know that I have to shine on fight night, take advantage of this showcase, and deliver a great fight for the fans.”

The Baja California, Mexico native Báez (21-4, 12 KO) enters this fight the winner of his last three outings, all coming by TKO. The 26-year-old put together the winning streak after defeats to the previously unbeaten Carlos Caraballo and former title challenger Jason Moloney. Báez, who has fought professionally since 2013, will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on November 6. Amongst his stateside outings, Báez dominated former interim champion Moises Flores on his way to earning a unanimous decision in February 2020.

“I’m excited for this great challenge on November 6,” said Báez. “I’m planning on giving the fans a true Mexican war and leaving it all in the ring to get the victory. It’s an honor to fight on the Canelo undercard and I’m going to make the most of it. This is going to be a toe-to-toe war, and I’m going to show that he’s not able to stand up to my power and aggression.”

Rodríguez (11-1-1, 10 KO) burst onto the scene with knockout victories in 10 del suo primo 11 combattimenti. He capped off a five-win 2020 campaign with a knockout of Cameron Krael in October and a decision victory against Luis Alberto Veron four months later. Fighting out of his native Santo Domingo, Repubblica Dominicana, Rodríguez most recently dropped a narrow majority decision against Kenneth Sims Jr. a maggio.

“I am very thankful to my team for getting me this tremendous opportunity opening up the pay-per-view for the biggest fight of the year,disse Rodriguez. “I have a tough opponent in front of me, but I’m in the best shape of my life. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the real deal. My goal remains the same, and that’s to win a world title in 2022. Primo, I am just focused on November 6 and making sure I take advantage of the opportunity that a victory will produce on my road to the world title.”

Romero (14-0, 9 KO) diventato professionista in 2017 after fighting for his native Mexico at the 2016 Giochi Olimpici. The 31-year-old dispatched solid veterans Nestor Armas, Nestor Gonzalez and Ranses Payano in 2019, before earning a 10-round decision over Sergio Torres Alvarado in his only 2020 concorso. Romero made it back-to-back 10-round unanimous decision triumphs in April of this year, as he won his U.S. debut by defeating Deiner Berrio. Throughout his extensive amateur career, Romero owns an impressive victory over unbeaten welterweight contender Gabriel Maestre.

“I’m very excited that my team was able to get me this great opportunity to fight on a Canelo show in Las Vegas,"Ha detto Romero. “I feel just as happy and excited to fight as I did for the Olympic games. I’m going to prove what I’m made of on November 6. No matter who my opponent is, I always train hard and prepare to do whatever I can to earn the victory.”

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ABOUT CANELO VS. PLANT
Canelo vs. Plant will see boxing’s consensus No. 1 libbra-per-pound caccia, Mexican superstar and unified WBA/WBC/WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Canelo Álvarez face undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant in a historic showdown on Saturday, Novembre 6, live su SHOWTIME PPV all'MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas in un evento Premier Boxing Champions.

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo sono già in vendita e possono essere acquistati su AXS.com. L'evento è promosso da Canelo Promotions e TGB Promotions e sponsorizzato da Hennessy e Value.

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LA SHOBOX DI QUESTO VENERDÌ: LA NUOVA GENERAZIONE CHE RISULTA DA UN AMBIENTE UNICO PER IL BOXE, ALL'APERTO IN CENTRO FRECCIA ROTTA, OKLAHOMA

(Freccia Rotta, OK) Come parte della stagione del 20° anniversario di Showtime di ShoBox: La nuova generazione, questo Venerdì, Settembre 24, 2021, Salita Promotions tornerà in uno dei luoghi di combattimento più singolari degli Stati Uniti, all'aperto nella città di Broken Arrow, Il distretto delle arti e dei divertimenti dell'Oklahoma, per una trasmissione in diretta tripleheader con sei potenziali clienti che vantano record combinati di 72-2-1.


Situato nel mezzo della pittoresca piazza cittadina della città, nell'incontro di 10 round dell'evento principale dei pesi gallo, 26-Ja'Rico O'Quinn, nativo di Detroit, un anno (14-0-1, 8 KO) affronterà il 24enne californiano Saul Sanchez (16-1, 9 KO). Il co-evento principale metterà ai box Jayvon Garnett, prospetti imbattuti dei pesi piuma (10-0, 5 KO) e Luis Reynaldo Nunez (11-0, 8 KO) l'uno contro l'altro in un incontro di dieci round e nell'apertura, Alejandro Guerrero (12-1, 9 KO) affronta l'imbattuto Otar Eranosyan (9-0, 6 KO) in una gara super piuma di otto round.


L'evento sarà il secondo tentativo di Salita Promotions di organizzare una rissa nel focolaio di boxe all'aperto. Nel mese di agosto 2019, un evento Salita con l'imbattuto uzbeko Shohjahon Ergashev ha dovuto essere spostato nei vicini confini del Central Park Community Center a causa della pioggia.


“Sono entusiasta che Showtime abbia selezionato Broken Arrow per questi incontri di boxe durante il 20° anniversario di ShoBox,ha detto il sindaco di Broken Arrow Debra Wimpee. “Non riesco a pensare a un posto migliore per mostrare questi fantastici atleti che proprio qui nel bellissimo e pluripremiato Rose District. L'atmosfera di Main St. sarà come niente che abbiamo visto prima, e sono entusiasta che un pubblico globale possa vedere ciò che noi Broken Arrowans abbiamo sempre saputo. Il Rose District e i nostri cittadini non sono secondi a nessuno quando si tratta di celebrare le arti e l'intrattenimento".


Il promotore Dmitriy Salita dice di sperare che questa volta il tempo collaborerà e preparerà il terreno per un'ambientazione indimenticabile per i combattimenti di venerdì sera.


“Sono onorato di promuovere il settembre 24 ShoBox in un ambiente esterno così unico,"Disse Salita. “La città di Broken Arrow è stata un ospite eccezionale e siamo felici di tornare per questo evento ShoBox fuori dall'ordinario. I bollettini meteorologici questa volta sono favorevoli e abbiamo uno spettacolo fantastico in fila con lotte incrociate, dall'alto al basso."


Nell'improbabile caso di maltempo, lo spettacolo si trasferirà ancora una volta al Central Park Community Center a 1500 S. Strada principale.


O'Quinn vs. Sanchez - Incontro di 10 round dell'evento principale dei pesi gallo


Precedentemente classificato tra i primi dieci al mondo dalla WBO a 115 libbre, O'Quinn ha combattuto per l'ultima volta 118 batte in una decisione unanime dominante su Oscar Vasquez nella 250a edizione di ShoBox a gennaio 2020. Classificato come il n. 1 pesi gallo amatoriali nel paese compilando un record di 130-18 prima di diventare professionista in 2015, O'Quinn vanta mani velocissime e la capacità di lanciare combinazioni senza sforzo. Uno dei preferiti dai fan nella sua città natale di Detroit, era impegnato 2018 e 2019, vincendo tre volte ogni anno, con cinque dei sei combattimenti che si svolgono nel suo stato d'origine, il Michigan.


“Ho aspettato questo momento,disse O'Quinn. “Non vedo l'ora di mostrare di nuovo il mio talento al mondo. Non so molto di lui, ma è meglio che impari tutto quello che può su di me. Non che lo aiuterà in alcun modo. Vincerò perché ci sono livelli in questo e lui non è al mio livello. Sarà molto evidente rapidamente. Sono una forza forte nella divisione dei pesi gallo. L'allenamento sta andando bene ma è difficile. Mi alleno duramente e combatto facilmente”.


Il 24enne Sanchez, che è classificato No. 8 dalla WBA a 118 libbre, sta cavalcando una serie di quattro vittorie consecutive. La sua ultima volta, Sanchez ha fatto un rapido lavoro su Frank Gonzalez, abbattendolo tre volte in rotta verso l'interruzione del primo round. La Pacoima, Calif. il nativo ha segnato un'interruzione dell'ottavo round di Brandon Benitez in un combattimento divertente e pieno di azione nel suo debutto su ShoBox a maggio 2019. Ha abbandonato il suo prossimo incontro, una decisione divisa per Edwin Rodriguez, ma ha rimbalzato con una decisione unanime su Victor Trejo Garcia per far ripartire la sua serie di vittorie. Formato da Manny Robles, Sanchez è il fratello minore di 19-1 pesi piuma professionista Emilio Sanchez.


“Questa è la più grande battaglia della mia carriera sul più grande palcoscenico della mia carriera, e non mi lascerò sfuggire questa opportunità,disse Sanchez. “Mostrerò a tutti quelli che guardano su SHOWTIME che appartengo ai grandi. O'Quinn è un buon combattente, ma gli darò la sua prima sconfitta. Sono a un punto della mia carriera in cui ho bisogno di dare la svolta a un titolo mondiale, e quel momento è adesso.


Granato contro. Nunez - Incontro di 10 round super piuma


Jayvon Garnett proviene dalla città di Cincinnati, ricca di talenti nel pugilato, Ohio, dove ha indossato per la prima volta un paio di guantoni da boxe all'età di sei anni. Ha avuto una carriera amatoriale stellare per cui litigare 110 volte, sviluppando il suo stile e affinando le sue abilità nella scena della boxe amatoriale molto competitiva dell'Ohio. Il 26enne sta uscendo dalla sua migliore vittoria professionale in carriera, una decisione unanime sul già battuto Jose Argel a giugno. Combinando eccezionale rapidità e precisione con una propensione alla potenza, il 5'3” Garnett ha fermato cinque dei suoi primi sei avversari professionistici. Ha vinto le sue ultime quattro gare sulle scorecard, tutto all'unanimità.


“È fantastico combattere su SHOWTIME,disse Garnett. “Ho sempre sognato di combattere su grandi piattaforme, ma non avrei mai immaginato che sarebbe stato ShoBox per il mio primo incontro televisivo. Io non ne so molto di mio avversario, ma vincerò questa battaglia perché sono più intelligente. Sul ring, Sono un pugile e un pensatore, ma ho anche pugni pesanti. Con questa vittoria, Andrò al livello successivo e mi avvicinerò alla classifica mondiale”.


Un dilettante decorato nella Repubblica Dominicana, Luis Reynaldo Nunez di Puerto Plata ha iniziato a boxare all'età di otto anni e ha vinto numerosi campionati nazionali come membro della squadra nazionale dominicana, compreso l'oro nel 2016 Campionato giovanile. Un combattente di pressione amico dei fan con le mani pesanti, Nunez è diventato professionista a 18, superando ogni prova posta davanti a lui nel suo paese natale. Il suo curriculum senza macchia include una decisione unanime su allora 20-3-1 Eliezer Aquino e un quarto round KO sull'allora battuto una volta Giovanni Gutierrez.


“Sono estremamente grato per l'opportunità di combattere su SHOWTIME,” ha detto il 21enne Nunez, che combatterà per la prima volta al di fuori della Repubblica Dominicana. “Il mio avversario è un buon combattente, ma io sono qui per mostrargli cosa succede contro la concorrenza reale. Grazie al mio team per avermi dato questa opportunità e non vedo l'ora di fare un tuffo in televisione nazionale".


Guerriero vs. Eranosyan - Incontro leggero di otto round


Combattimento da Houston, Texas, Guerrero è un grande potenziale cliente che farà la sua terza apparizione su ShoBox, cercando di migliorare il suo record 2-1 sulla serie di sviluppo prospettico. Ha vinto uno slugfest molto contestato tramite decisione a maggioranza su Jose Angulo a marzo 2020, ma è stato sconvolto da Abraham Montoya a febbraio. Un celebre dilettante che ha vinto due titoli nazionali junior, il 23enne "Pork Chop" ha combattuto con campioni del mondo Mikey Garcia e Brandon Rios presso la famosa Garcia Boxing Academy in California.


“Gli allenamenti stanno andando alla grande,disse Guerrero. “Sono in forma da due mesi, quindi ora sto solo ritoccando le cose di base qua e là con la mia tecnica. So che Eranosyan sarà dura, quindi entriamo con una mente forte sapendo che può combattere. Mi sto allenando duramente perché dovrò essere più che pronto. Il ragazzo non sarà una passeggiata nel parco. Ma ora ho una mentalità diversa. L'ultima battaglia, Sono entrato con la mentalità di "Posso battere tutti".’ Questo, Devo entrare con una mente intelligente e davvero boxare il ragazzo e usare tutte le mie abilità. "


Classificato n. 9 dalla WBA a 130 libbre, Eranosyan era un dilettante georgiano altamente decorato che è passato senza problemi ai ranghi pagati. Il 27enne non è diventato professionista fino ad agosto 2020, ma ha già combattuto nove volte. Ora con sede a Miami Beach, Fla., "Pitbull" possiede due notevoli KO al quarto round oltre il 32-4 Juan Carlos Peña, inclusa la sua ultima uscita ad agosto 13. Eranosyan farà il suo debutto in ShoBox mentre combatte per la settima volta in 2021, che segna anche il suo primo incontro da professionista al di fuori della Florida.


“Non ho studiato molto Guerrero, ma ho visto un paio di combattimenti ed è un buon combattente con un'ottima potenza di punzonatura e un'ottima resistenza,disse Eranosyan. “Sto aggiungendo molto allenamento per la resistenza e lavoro sulle gambe affinché questa lotta sia pronta per lui. Non so esattamente cosa accadrà, ma semplicemente sono il migliore della divisione, quindi vincerò".


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A proposito di ShoBox: La nuova generazione
Quest'anno, la serie di sviluppo prospettica acclamata dalla critica, ShoBox: La nuova generazione, festeggia il suo 20° anniversario in onda mentre continua a eguagliare i migliori giovani talenti duri. Fin dalla sua nascita nel luglio 2001, la filosofia di ShoBox è di trasmettere in televisione eccitante, folla-piacevole e partite ufficiali, mentre fornendo un banco di prova per le prospettive che vogliono determinati a combattere per un titolo mondiale. Alcuni crescente lista del 84 combattenti che sono apparsi sul ShoBox e avanzate per raccogliere titoli mondiali include: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams e più.

TRIO OF EXPLOSIVE MATCHUPS ROUND OUT JAKE PAUL VS. TYRON WOODLEY SHOWTIME PPV FIGHT CARD ON SUNDAY, Agosto 29

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Former World Champion Ivan Baranchyk and U.K. Stars
Daniel Dubois and Tommy Fury Compete in Separate Pay-Per-View Bouts from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland

NEW YORK (Agosto 2, 2021) – Three more exciting matchups have been finalized for the highly-anticipated Jake Paul contro. Tyron Woodley SHOWTIME PPV fight card. Ex campione del mondo Ivan Barancyhk will compete along with U.K. stelle Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois e Tommy “TNT” Fury making their U.S. debuts in separate bouts on Domenica, Agosto 29 from Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio.

The five-fight SHOWTIME PPV telecast will begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT and be headlined by renowned content creator and undefeated professional boxer Jake “The Problem Child” Paul taking on the toughest challenge of his young career in the former UFC champion Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley. The card also features the previously announced world championship showdown between Puerto Rican star and WBC/WBO Featherweight World Champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano and super bantamweight world champion Yamileth Mercado del Messico, which will serve as the co-featured bout.

A former junior welterweight world champion, Baranchyk will step into the ring to face the unbeaten Cleveland-native Montana Amore in a 10-round showdown on the pay-per-view. Baranchyk seeks another run at the 140-pound title, while Love looks to score a career-best win.

The hard-hitting heavyweight Dubois, che è classificato No. 1 dalla WBA, dovrà affrontare Joe Cusumano in un matchup 10 round, e Furia, the younger brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, will square off against combat sports veteran Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor in a six-round, 180-pound catchweight fight to open the pay-per-view telecast.

Additional action at Rocket Mortgage Field House includes top-10 ranked junior middleweight and 2016 U.S. Olimpionico Charles Conwell assumendo Lucas Bastida of Argentina in a 10-round fight. Paul, Love and Conwell will be fighting critical bouts in front of their hometown fans at the Cleveland arena.

Biglietti a partire da $45 are still available via RocketMortgageFieldHouse.com. The event is co-produced by SHOWTIME PPV and Most Valuable Promotions and promoted by Tony and Bryce Holden of Holden Productions. The pay-per-view telecast is produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. Barstool Sportsbook is the official sports betting partner for the event and will be incorporated in a unique, fully integrated brand activation that is to be announced in more detail.

The Belarusian Baranchyk now fights out of Oklahoma and will look to move closer to another world title opportunity with a win August 29. Sporting a 20-2 record con 13 ko, the 28-year-old returns to the ring after fighting in the 2020 Fight of the Year against Jose Zepeda last October. The two fighters combined to score a staggering eight knockdowns in the instant classic won by Zepeda. Baranchyk became a world champion in 2018 by stopping then unbeaten Anthony Yigit in seven rounds. He steps in against Love, a graduate of the ShoBox: La nuova generazione series who owns a 15-0-1 record with seven knockouts. A highly accomplished amateur, Love will be fighting in his hometown of Cleveland for the second time in his career.

“This is a big step for me,” said Baranchyk. “I am grateful to get back in the ring with someone like Montana after my loss. I want to show everyone that I’m back, I’m stronger, and I’m a new version of myself. I want to thank my fans for the support you’ve always given me. Il primo agosto 29, it’s SHOWTIME, bambino!"

“I know Ivan is a strong young fighter, but he has some ugly habits,” said Love. “We’re having a grueling camp right now and I’m going to keep it ‘Too Prettyon fight night. Cleveland deserves the show I’m about to put on.”

A promising heavyweight contender at 23 anni, Dubois has compiled a 16-1 record con 15 knockouts since turning pro in 2017. Dubois had an impressive amateur career as a five-time British junior national champion. A London-native, Dubois’ lone professional loss came against top heavyweight contender Joe Joyce in November 2020. Dubois rebounded quickly with an emphatic second-round knockout of Bogdan Dinu in June to capture the Interim WBA Heavyweight Title. Ora, he takes on the 33-year-old Cusumano, who has won four of his last five bouts with all of those victories coming by stoppage. With a record of 19-3, suo 17 knockouts give him an impressive 77% Rapporto KO. Fighting out of Danville, Virginia, Cusumano most recently knocked out Gregory Corbin in November 2020.

“I am ready now to push on and build on the WBA interim title I won in my last fight,” said Dubois. “I am thrilled to take the show on the road and look to win the American public over. I am told the American public love heavyweight boxing, so it is time to introduce them to Daniel Dubois. I will make sure it is a name they won’t forget.”

Already a crossover star after his runner-up finish on the hit U.K. reality TV show “Love Island”, Fury will look to follow in the footsteps of his boxing-rich family and establish his own championship legacy. The 23-year-old from Manchester is 6-0 con quattro ko, having most recently earned a unanimous decision over Jordan Grant in June. Fury will be opposed by Alameda, California’s Taylor, an experienced MMA competitor who dropped his sole pro boxing appearance in 2017 by split-decision. The 32-year-old’s MMA experience includes five Bellator fights and a 7-5 overall record with wins in his last five fights. Taylor is currently training in Puerto Rico and is a regular sparring partner of Jake Paul as he prepares for his bout against Woodley.

“American fans can, as always with me, expect a big dirty knockout,"Ha detto Fury. “That is what I say and that is what I try to bring. I want to put on a masterclass performance and show levels again and show how much I am improving. This is another step on my journey to world titles.”

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TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TAKES ON WBO BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RIEL CASIMERO SATURDAY, Agosto 14 Su Showtime

Rising Unbeaten Contender Antonio Russell Steps Up To Battle Former World Champion Emmanuel Rodríguez For Interim
WBA Bantamweight Title in Co-Main Event

Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Biglietti in vendita ora!

CARSON, CALIF. (Luglio 15, 2021) – Two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux will face bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero for his WBO belt onSaturday, Agosto 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

La trasmissione televisiva Showtime Championship Boxing inizia alle 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contender Antonio Russell face the toughest test of his career in former world champion Emmanuel Rodríguez as they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, l'ex campione del mondo Rau'shee Warren duels Damien Vázquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout.

L'evento è promosso da TGB Promotions. I biglietti sono ora in vendita e possono essere acquistati su AXS.com.

“Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the most skilled fighters in all of boxing and he will seek to add to his resume against the exciting three-division champion and reigning 118-pound titlist John Riel Casimero,"Ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “These are two fighters who have accomplished a lot in the sport, but each can elevate themselves to new heights with a victory on August 14. In caso di co-main, Antonio Russell looks to announce himself as the next Russell brother in line for a world title, against the sturdiest test of his career in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Opening up the night of bantamweight duels, Rau’shee Warren can step closer to regaining a bantamweight championship when he faces Damien Vázquez. These three fights will have huge implications on the future of the bantamweight division, which always provides great action for the fans.”

A longtime champion of the 122-pound division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KO) moved down in weight and captured a WBA bantamweight title against Liborio Solis in February 2020 su Showtime. Since turning professional in 2009 after one of the best amateur careers in history, Rigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified super bantamweight world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko.

“This is a big fight for me and my team because we have a chance to win that WBO title,”Ha detto Rigondeaux. “Fighting on SHOWTIME once again is going to be fun and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Although I’ve been out of the ring for well over a year, I’m still in great shape and have plans to ruin Casimero’s dreams. I know he has a lot of power, but he’s fighting a man with excellent boxing skills and a high ring IQ. I’m going to box circles around Casimero and show him what ‘El Chacal’ is all about. My trainer Ronnie Shields, and I have been working on some new tricks, so don’t be surprised if I knock him out.”

The 32-year-old Casimero (30-4, 21 KO) of Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines will make his second title defense in this August 14 matchup, having successfully defended it for the first time by knocking out Duke Micah in September 2020. Casimero trains in Las Vegas and originally won the title with an impressive third-round stoppage of Zolani Tete in November 2019. The three-division champion had previously captured titles at flyweight and light flyweight in a career that dates back to 2007. This will be his third career fight in the U.S. and his second to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park.

“I am very excited to be back on SHOWTIME and fighting in Southern California where a lot of Filipino fans can come see me fight,” said Casimero. “I look forward to defending my title against Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is known to a lot of Filipino fans for beating my fellow countryman Nonito Donaire . I will show the boxing world how to beat Rigondeaux and send him into retirement once and for all.”

The middle brother between WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. e 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KO) announced his arrival amongst the bantamweight division contenders with a technical decision over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in December 2020 su Showtime. The 28-year-old from Capitol Heights, Md. diventato professionista in 2015 after an impressive amateur career. After four wins in 2019, Russell kicked off 2020 defeating Jesus Martinez in February.

“I’m very excited for this fight on August 14 su Showtime,” said Russell. “I’ve put in the work and I’m always ready to fight, no matter when the call comes. I’m so focused right now. Rodriguez is the only thing on my mind and I’m ready to put on a show.”

The 28-year-old Rodríguez (19-2, 12 KO) returns to action after dropping a controversial split-decision to Reymart Gaballo last December on SHOWTIME. Fighting out of Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 title bout.

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for this fight,disse Rodriguez. “Everyone knows what happened in my last fight against Gaballo. Questa volta, I’m not leaving it up to the judges. I’m going for the knockout and a statement victory.”

Conigliera (18-3, 4 KO) bounced back from a close decision loss in a world title fight against then unbeaten former champion Nordine Oubaali in January 2019 by earning decisions over Gilberto Mendoza and Sharone Carter. A southpaw from Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by split-decision. The 34-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 e 2012.

“Vázquez is not the type of fighter that can compete with me,” said Warren. “When they sent me the name, I looked at one of his fights and 10 seconds was all I needed to see. I really want to face Rigondeaux, but I’m going to handle this and I’m going to wait until I get who I want to get. I’ve been sparring with a lot of top amateurs and that’s been keeping me sharp. They throw punches in bunches and they’re keeping me on my toes heading into August 14.”

The 24-year-old southpaw Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 KO) was born in Thornton, Col. and now fights out of Las Vegas. The younger brother of former two-time champion Israel Vázquez, he most recently lost to super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa last September after having previously scored a stoppage win over Alejandro Moreno in February of 2020. Vázquez turned pro in 2013 and reeled off 14 consecutive wins to begin his career in the paid ranks.

“This is a great opportunity for me,” said Vázquez. “I turned pro at sixteen-years-old, so I took a much needed break after the Brandon Figueroa fight. Now I’m back and more ready than ever. I’m back fighting at bantamweight and that’s for sure the best weight for me going forward. I’m ready to show the world what I’m capable of. Questa sarà una guerra. Warren is a world class fighter, but if he thinks this is an easy fight, then he is totally mistaken and I’ll prove it on August 14.”

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GLOBAL SUPERSTAR JAKE PAUL TO FACE FORMER UFC CHAMPION TYRON WOODLEY HEADLINING SHOWTIME PPV® BOXING EVENT ON SUNDAY, Agosto 29

Paul Takes Next Step In Pro Boxing Journey Against

Hard-Hitting Woodley In Homecoming Fight at

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio

Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, Luglio 22

LOS ANGELES(Luglio 12, 2021) – Global superstar and professional boxerJake “The Problem Child” Paulwill take on the toughest test of his burgeoning boxing career when he squares off against former UFC championTyron “The Chosen One” Woodleyin the main event of a professional boxing event onDomenica, Agosto 29 aRocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, vivereSHOWTIME PPV.

After dominating the first three opponents of his professional boxing career, Paul continues to step-up the caliber of his competition against Woodley, a decorated mixed martial arts champion and striking specialist who held the UFC title from 2016 a 2019. On Sunday, Agosto 29, Paul will look to thrill his legions of fans and silence his critics in front of his hometown Cleveland crowd in the eight-round cruiserweight main event, which will be contested at a 190-pound catchweight.

Paul and Woodley will go face-to-face at a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday to preview their highly anticipated showdown. The press conference will stream live on theCanale YouTube sportivo di SHOWTIME eJake Paul’s YouTube channel.

The special Sunday night event is produced and presented by Most Valuable Promotions and SHOWTIME PPV. The pay-per-view telecast, which begins live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT is produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. It will feature an undercard complete with high-stakes, professional boxing showdowns including Puerto Rican star and WBC/WBO Featherweight World ChampionAmanda “The Real Deal” Serranodefending her titles against super bantamweight world championYamileth Mercado.

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Tickets for the live event will be available for purchase on Friday, Luglio 22, aRocketMortgageFieldHouse.com.

The 24-year-old Paul (3-0, 3 KO) is a world-renowned content creator. He began his professional boxing journey in January 2020 and has proven to be an influential participant in the sport’s landscape with his outsized personality and quickly developing skill set. The Cleveland-native is fighting out of Puerto Rico under the eye of former pro boxing contender B.J. Fiori, who has been training Jake from his first professional fight. After knocking out YouTube star AnEsonGib and former NBA star Nate Robinson in his first two outings, Paul made quick work of former MMA champion Ben Askren in April with a first-round knockout. With the win over Askren, Paul notched his first victory over a seasoned professional fighter and now takes on an even bigger challenge in Woodley.

“I grew up going to Cavs, Browns and Indians games on the weekends, dreaming as a little kid of one day being in a position to put on a show for my hometown like they did,” said Paul. “On August 29, that dream comes true. My biggest challenge to date, in front of the city that made me, on pay per view for the world to see me knockout a UFC champion. I’m also thrilled to have Amanda Serrano on this card. She stands out as the most prolific KO artist in women’s boxing. What a night this is going to be!"

Combattendo da St. Louis, Missouri, Woodley (19-7-1 record di MMA) has a storied career in combat sports. He became UFC champion in July 2016, defeating Robbie Lawler in the first round, and went on to defend his title successfully four times. Before competing in the UFC, Woodley fought in the Strikeforce MMA promotion on SHOWTIME and compiled an 8-1 record from 2009 attraverso 2012. Widely considered one of the most dangerous punchers in UFC history, Woodley earned 14 della sua 19 wins by way of TKO or submission.

I’m a grown ass man,” said Woodley. “I don’t play games with kids. They brought me in to take the trash out. You’re welcome!”

Serrano is the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history with a professional record of 40-1-1 con 30 ko. She was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where she trains alongside her sister, former featherweight champion Cindy Serrano. The 32-year-old has won titles in every division between 115 e 140 libbre, earning belts in those two divisions just four months apart with fights in September 2018 and January 2019. Serrano won her WBC and WBO featherweight world championship belts in a high-profile showdown against Heather Hardy in 2019 and most recently she defended her titles with a knockout win over three-division world champion Daniela Bermudez in March.

Chihuaha, Mexico’s Mercado (18-2, 5 KO) has held the super bantamweight title since November 2019 and will look to become a two-division champion on August 29 when she challenges Serrano. The 23-year-old won the title via unanimous decision over Fatuma Zarika, avenging a previous defeat to Zarika in Mercado’s first attempt at the championship. Mercado rides a six-fight winning streak into this showdown, including victories over Julissa Guzman and previously unbeaten Angelica Rascon in 2021.

This is the first live sporting event co-produced by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian will be Executive Producers of the event.

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JERMELL CHARLO VS. BRIAN CASTAÑO VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

“My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line,” – Charlo

“This is the fight of my life…The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait,” – Castaño

Unified WBC, WBA and IBF Champion Charlo Battles WBO World Champion Castaño In Undisputed 154-Pound Title Showdown Saturday, Luglio 17 Live on SHOWTIME from AT&T Center in San Antonio in Premier Boxing Champions Event

SAN ANTONIO (Luglio 7, 2021) – Unified WBC, WBA and IBF World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBO World Champion Brian Castano took part in a virtual press conference Wednesday to preview their battle for the undisputed 154-pound championship which headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Luglio 17 from AT&T Center in San Antonio in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see the hard-hitting unified champion Charlo and the exciting Argentine Castaño go toe-to-toe as all of the super welterweight championship belts are on the line for the first time in the four-belt era.

Ecco ciò che i combattenti avevano da dire Mercoledì:

Jermell Charlo

“We have 10 days to go and I’m excited. This is the most important time of my life. I love this. I’ve been doing this since I was a kid. My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line.

“Castaño is going to leave everything in the ring. So we’re not playing any games. Mi sono allenato molto duramente. I’ve added things that have made me better because I know for a fact that this is going to be a great fight.

“I love my home state of Texas and I love fighting there. We’re bred differently. We’re a state that’s fought our own wars. This is huge. It’s a legacy fight for me and I’m ready for it.

“I know what I possess in the ring. Quando è il momento di combattere, I instantly become the best warrior that there is out there.

“I’ve suffered my whole life, so there’s nothing in this world that can make me suffer more than what I went through growing up. Castaño is a great fighter who puts on a lot of pressure. But I know my abilities and I know my power. Every punch I throw is dominant and every shot I throw is painful for my opponent. I have a lot of unique abilities in me and I’m going to bring some tricks into this fight.

“I haven’t punched Castaño yet so I don’t know what his chin will do when I hit him. I know he’s got a big heart. I’m just going to do what I do, which is what everyone knows that I do. Everyone sees what I can do each time I get into the ring.

“I’ve been feeling really good in training camp. Better than I’ve ever felt. I’m in my prime right now and I feel stronger fight by fight. I’ve been developing every camp.

“I’ve got belts on belts and he’s got one belt. I’m ready to take that strap too. I’ve been paying attention to what he’s been doing. I haven’t just been sitting around since I fought Jeison Rosario. I’ve been working.

“Right now I’m not worried about what’s happening after this fight. I can only focus on what’s in front of me. I’m tunnel-visioned right now. This is what I want and I can’t see anything outside of victory on July 17.

“You’re going to see a more developed Jermell Charlo on July 17. I guarantee you’re going to see a top pound-for-pound fighter. At any point, this fight could be over with.

“This is a major fight because it’s history for me and my family. It’s huge for everyone that I represent and that’s been supporting me for all these years. It was due time to get in there for this fight. The belts and the money are not on my mind. What’s on my mind is the legacy.

“Not a lot of people get these opportunities. This fight is going to solidify a lot of different things in people’s minds about the Charlos.”

BRIAN CASTAÑO

“This is my opportunity. This is the fight of my life. I’m a world champion and Charlo is a world champion. The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait. Questo è il mio tempo. This fight is so important for my life. I hope to become undisputed on July 17 for my country and for my Latin supporters.

“This is one of the most important fights in Argentina’s history. It’s for four belts, undisputed at 154 libbre. It’s a great opportunity for my team, il mio manager, my family and most importantly, for me. This will be the hardest fight of my career.

“Charlo is a great fighter, there’s no doubt about it. But I came here to do my job and I’m going to come forward. I’m the type of fighter that is always going after you. I’m always there to pressure you. Even though Charlo said that I don’t have anything he hasn’t seen before, he has never seen anybody with my fighting style.

“I’ve seen Charlo knock down a lot of fighters with just one punch. That’s something to look out for. Tuttavia, I have more of a variety in my arsenal than anybody he has fought before. If I have to be more aggressive and go for more power instead of finesse, rest assured that I can knock him down as well.

“Ring rust will not be an issue at all. I train every day. I spar three times a week. I’ve been training twice a day lately. I am in rhythm and in shape. I am coming for the four belts.

“On July 17, I can guarantee that I will bare my soul, I will leave my heart in the ring and do everything in my power to become the undisputed, unified champion of the world.

“I think that Charlo is in the prime of his career as well. That’s why I looked for this fight. This is the fight I’ve been looking for because we are both in the best moment of our career, and I want to take advantage of it.

“I am out for glory. I want to be the first in history to be undisputed champion at 154 pounds in the four-belt era and also be one of the best Argentinian and Latin American boxers that ever lived. I’m going for it all. I’m going to leave it all out there on Saturday night and there’s no reason why I can’t be both one of the best pound-for-pound fighters and also one of the best Argentinian boxers ever.

“If I win, the glory would be equal to a potential Argentina World Cup title next year. Tuttavia, soccer is different because you have 10 other people that you can rely on. Messi has 10 teammates that he can pass the ball to when things get tough, but when I’m in the ring I’m on my own. Boxing is more of an individual challenge. When I’m up against the ropes, I have to get out of it on my own. The glory and the excitement of a win would be the same as an Argentina World Cup for my country.

“This opportunity to make history for my country and for Latin American people brings out very strong emotions in me. I don’t want to let down my Latin American people from all over the world. I feel an immense amount of pride in that and I am up to the challenge.

“I have not had the opportunity to meet Manu Ginobili, but he is an icon in Argentinian sports. He is one of the best ever and what he represents is iconic both as an athlete and as a person. He has both my admiration and my respect.

“I am aware that people may not know me, but I’m here to create my own path and pave my own way. I know that I haven’t fought that much lately and maybe that’s part of the reason why people don’t know me, but I turned down fights against opponents that weren’t of the caliber that I wanted to face. My goal has always been to go up against the best of the best and the elite of my division. I have that chance now and I’m going to prove why I deserve this chance and why I’m worth following.”

JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO

WBC Middleweight World Champion Charlo Faces Hard-Hitting Montiel in Special Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, Giugno 19 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on SHOWTIME®

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HOUSTON – May 18, 2021 - Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and hard-hitting 160-pound contender Juan Macías Montiel met face-to-face for the first time Tuesday during a kick-off press conference as they preview the main event of a special Juneteenth Day celebration in Charlo’s hometown of Houston Saturday, Giugno 19 at Toyota Center headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo will fight in Houston for the fourth time as a pro and look to keep his undefeated record intact against the upset-minded Montiel.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and feature rising lightweight contender Isacco Cruz combattendo l'ex campione del mondo Francisco Vargas nell'evento co-principale da 10 round. Kicking off the telecast, l'ex campione del mondo Angelo Leo returns to take on Mexican contender Aaron Alameda in un 10 round super-gallo attacco.

Here is what Charlo, Montiel and their trainers had to say Tuesday:

Charlo JERMALL:

“Giugno 19, che sta per essere fuochi d'artificio. A parade. A celebration. Me and Ronnie Shields get a chance to do it again. Sto lavorando sodo. I was working hard before I even knew who Montiel was. Questa volta, you get a chance to see all the hard work I’ve put in for so many years. It’s a dream come true to be able to fight in my city and I get a chance to do it with a crowd. Tune in and get your tickets because it’s going to be a great night of boxing.

“There’s no better day to fight than Juneteenth. It’s a celebration for me and my people and I get to represent them and carry them on my back. To be able to do it for my city right here at the Toyota Center – it’s going to be an amazing night of boxing.

“Montiel is fearless. He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. At this point, he understands where he’s at. Questa è una grande battaglia. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter. The people want to see me get tested, destra? I want to see those big fights, troppo. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.

“I’m going to whoop his ass. He doesn’t stand a chance. They’re all confident. I got the belt. The belt ain’t going nowhere. Toyota Center, get ready. It’s going to be fireworks June 19. He can be as confident as he wants, but when we get in there he’s going to have to figure it out.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world. I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Nothing. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

“A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. Ma, di si, ad oggi, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.

“I got the belt. Champions fight champions. We unify. Ma se non, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple G, Canelo and Andrade – the belts are out there so eventually it will happen. I’m not in a rush. Sono giovane. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best.

“If Triple G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL:

“We are focused on preparing as well as possible. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are taking it as such with a lot of dedication and discipline. We are ready to put on a great show on June 19.

“This is the fight I always dreamed of. I am all about challenging myself and fighting against the best of the best. I have been training hard and I believe in myself. I will be ready to come out and win.

“We’re fighting in Houston because I don’t think that I’m in a position to choose or dictate anything right now. I will fight anywhere in order to make my dream of becoming a champion come true. If we have to fight on the moon, then let’s fight on the moon.

“I believe that power is the great equalizer, a legit advantage in boxing, since it can change the fortunes of any fighter inside the ring. I consider my power an advantage in my favor.

“I have fought and prepared so hard for the opportunity to go and get this championship belt. I have done things the right way, there is no reason for things to go wrong. As I said previously, I am not in a position to choose where to fight. I just have to keep training hard like I have since I was four years old.

“I’m happy that there will be fans in the stands. I don’t feel any pressure, because it’s all about Latin pride and support and that motivates me.

“I think Charlo is a great fighter, super talented and the world champion for a reason. I have been preparing my whole life for this.

“I don’t think that all Mexicans just go on attack mode by default, you also have to be smart and think things through depending on how the fight goes.”

Ronnie Shields, CHARLO’S TRAINER:

“Jermall Charlo has worked his butt off in the gym and he continues to do that. To defend your title in your backyard, in your hometown, that’s a very special thing. Not only is it going to be special because of that, it’s going to be special because Juneteenth is a very special day for all African Americans in the state of Texas. We’re looking forward to a great fight. Montiel is a really great fighter and we know we can’t underestimate anybody. We’re going to be in the best condition we’ve ever been in every time we fight and we’re going to continue to do that. We’re looking forward to having everybody come out for this great celebration.

“I think a lot of people were surprised how easily Jermall beat Sergey Derevyanchenko. He was the No. 1 contendente. He was the mandatory defense. He gave Triple G problems. He gave Danny Jacobs problems. And Jermall beat him.”

EDUARDO MONTIEL, MONTIEL’S TRAINER:

“Training camp is an ongoing process. Things are going swimmingly, just like we wanted them to. We are very happy and so glad people have welcomed us here in Houston with open arms.

“I’m hoping for Montiel to be in his best physical, mental and emotional shape to come out with a win on June 19. Our biggest advantage right now is that we are already settled in here in the United States, free of the distractions and temptations we might have back home in Mexico.

“I think that a victory of this magnitude would make Montiel the face of Mexican boxing, rubbing elbows with the Canelos of the world. Life would change overnight for him.”

DOUG HALL, GENERAL MANAGER, TOYOTA CENTER:

“We welcome SHOWTIME and our friends from Premier Boxing Champions back to Toyota Center. We have a great history of hosting combat sports in this fine arena. We’re really excited about what Jermall Charlo and Juan Macías Montiel are going to bring to the Toyota Center on June 19. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su toyotacenter.com and we are looking forward to a great night as we bring back live events to this market. We can do it successfully and safely and we want to see everybody come and see a great championship boxing match.”

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