TWO LIGHTWEIGHT BOUTS ROUNDOUT GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD TITLE DEFENSE LÖRDAG, JULI 27 LIVE på Showtime® FROM ROYAL FARMS ARENA IN BALTIMORE
Former World Champions Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off; Mer, Lightweight Contender Ladarius Miller Battles Former World Champion Jezreel Corrales in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
BALTIMORE(Juli 2, 2019) – Tidigare världsmästare Yuriorkis Gamboa och Roman “Rocky” Martínezwill battle in a 10-round lightweight attraction while lightweight contenderLadarius “Memphis” Miller meets former world championJezreel “El Invisible” Corrales in a 10-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Juli 27 from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore native Gervonta “Tank” Davis defending his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challenger Ricardo “Científico” Núñez.
“Lördag, Juli 27 is going to be something special for the city of Baltimore,” säger Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions. “While we know what the main event brings, both bouts leading up to it have high stakes written all over them as well. Any time you put former world champions and young hungry prospects in the ring, you know these fighters will be looking to get the win and ultimately put themselves in position for a shot at a title. I’m anticipating non-stop action in these bouts from the first bell to the end.”
Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with GTD Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. ET till 5 p.m. OCH.
A former titleholder at 126 och 130 pounds, Gamboa (29-2, 17 Kos) has won his last three fights, including a decision over former world champion Jason Sosa. His last time out, he dropped and defeated Miguel Beltran Jr. genom enhälligt beslut. An Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Gamboa fights out of Miami and will look to get another world title shot with a victory on July 27.
“I’m in a great position in my career and I’m very happy to be back on this big stage again,” said Gamboa. “Rocky Martinez is a very tough and formidable opponent and we will make this a great fight for the fans. I know that I will make it past this challenge and on to more marquee opportunities. I’m looking at facing Gervonta Davis and becoming world champion again.”
Always in exciting and memorable fights, Martinez (30-3-3, 18 Kos) returned to the ring in March by knocking out William Gonzalez. Fighting out of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Martinez is a three-time 130-pound champion who has faced elite fighters such as Mikey Garcia and Vasiliy Lomachenko throughout a career that has also seen him defeat the likes of Orlando Salido and Diego Magdaleno.
“I’m happy for this opportunity and to have this chance to be near a world title fight again,” Said Martinez. “I’m training to win against a good fighter in Yuriorkis Gamboa. It’s a fight that will define my future and I am fully prepared to become world champion again, and this time in another weight division.”
The 25-year-old Miller (19-1, 6 Kos) har vunnit 10 fights in a row, including a victory over current world champion Jamel Herring, as he looks to earn a world title fight. Originally from Memphis and now living in Las Vegas, Miller began 2019 with a first-round knockout over Daulis Prescott in February and now has his sights set on earning a world title fight.
“I’m coming to make a statement on July 27,” sa Miller. “That’s the mindset I’ve been training for. I’m facing a former world champion and a win can solidify my name in the 135-pound division. I’ve been working hard and I know that Corrales won’t bring anything that I’m not prepared for. I’m excited to have this opportunity, take advantage of it and get one step closer to a world championship.”
Representing his native Panamá, Corrales(23-2, 9 Kos) won a 130-pound world title by knocking out Takashi Uchiyama in Japan in 2016, before defeating him by decision in the rematch. The 27-year-old returned to the ring in April to knock out Onalvi Sierra in two rounds.
“I’m very excited to have this opportunity and grateful that I have another chance to fight at the highest level,” said Corrales. “Miller is a very skillful boxer and I respect his abilities. I’m going to test him and see if he can fight off of his back foot. I’m going to prepare so that I have all the tools to get the victory on July 27.”
FILADELFIA / LOS ANGELES – Juli 1, 2019 -This past Saturday night, Brandon Adams announced himself as a top contender as he put on a gutsy performance against undefeated WBC World Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo in Charlo’s hometown of Houston.
The bout was the main event that and was televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, in which Adams gave a strong account for himself.
Adams took some of the best shots that the power punching Charlo could throw, and not only was Adams never hurt in the fight, in the later rounds, he began to take the fight to the hometown champion.
“I was ready to risk it all. I went into the fight looking to dominate and get the stoppage victory. I knew going into the fight that is what I needed to do going into his hometown,” sade Adams.
Adams was not in the least intimidated by stepping into enemy territory, but there were a few things that happened during the fight that he did not expect which hindered his gameplan.
“The referee would not let me get low. As you saw during the fight, I was crouching down to get inside, but the referee gave me a warning for doing that. I had to think of a different way to get in there without revealing myself,” continued Adams.
Även, the television announcers and many on social media seemed surprised at the gutsy effort from Adams, the Watts, California native was very confident of his abilities as he entered the ring on Saturday night.
“Jag mår bra. I knew I was capable of being on that level. I took out of the fight is that there are a few little things that I can work on and that I could have done in there. I did not know the referee would not let me get low or even let us fight in close as much as I wanted. I felt he would break us a little quickly. I also got hit in the back of the head a couple of times. Fighting in his hometown was tough.”
“I know this fight will help me better myself. Coming out of The Contender, my goal was to fight at 154 pounds, but this was a world title opportunity. I proved that I am on that level at 160, and I will now look for the best opportunities at both 154 and 160.”
“We are very proud of Brandon. He fought very hard and put on a great performance,” said Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions. “Brandon proved that he is a world class fighter, and now the world has seen what we already knew, that he is on the elite level. There will be many doors that will be open for him to secure more big fights.”
“I was impressed on how Brandon performed,” said Jeff Wald, Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of The Tournament of Contenders. “He has a big career ahead of him at both 154 och 160 pounds.”
Also Featuring Unbeaten Prospects Omar Juárez, Mychal Teal & Mer!
Unbeaten Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo Makes Hometown Return to Battle Brandon Adams in Premier Boxing Champions Main Event Live on SHOWTIME®
HOUSTON (Juni 11, 2019) – Houston-nativeMiguel Flores will return to the ring to fight in his hometown against Mexico’sLuis MayLördag, Juni 29 in a 10-round super featherweight fight that highlights an action packed night of undercard attractions from NRG Arena in Houston.
The event is headlined by another Houston-native, unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo, who will face middleweight contender Brandon Adams in the main event live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT).
Biljetter för live-event, som marknadsförs av Lions Only Promotions och TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Charlo vs. Adams is promoted in association with Banner Promotions and The Tournament of Contenders.
Undercard bouts also feature unbeaten Brownsville, Texas-native Omar Juárezin a four-round welterweight attraction against Pennsylvania’sSeifullah Wise, obesegradMycheal TealSt. Petersburg, Florida taking onMark Beukefor a four-round middleweight affair and unbeaten San Antonio-nativeRaymond Guajardofacing Compton, Kaliforniens Jaime Mezain a four-round middleweight fight.
Rounding out the action is undefeated Weslaco, Texas-native César Cantústepping in for a four-round super featherweight clash against North Carolina’sChante Bowens, a six-round lightweight bout between McAllen, Texas-native Nelson Hamptonand West Virginia’sDakota Lingerand the pro debut ofZamy Larryin a four-round super middleweight showdown versus North Carolina’sCarlos Umanzor.
Born in Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico and living in Houston, Blommor (23-2, 11 Kos) will return to the ring for the first time since April 2018, when he stopped Raul Chirino in two rounds. The 26-year-old was scheduled to challenge Leo Santa Cruz for his featherweight world title in February before suffering an ankle injury in training. He looks to get one step closer to regaining a title opportunity when he faces the 35-year-old May (21-14-1, 8 Kos) from Yucatan, Mexiko.
Two-Time Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis Makes Baltimore Homecoming to Defend Title Against Mandatory Challenger Ricardo Núñez Saturday, Juli 27 Live på SHOWTIME®from Royal Farms Arena
WBA Super Featherweight Titlist Davis is First World Champion from Baltimore to Make Hometown Defense in Nearly 80 År
Tickets on Sale Tomorrow, Fredag, Juni 7 vid 12 p.m. OCH!
BALTIMORE(Juni 6, 2019) – Two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore-nativeGervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challengerRicardo “Cientifíco” Núñez Lördag, Juli 27 live on SHOWTIME from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature the youngest reigning American world champion in Davis, as he becomes the first world champion from Baltimore to make a homecoming defense in nearly 80 år.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Mayweather Kampanjer och TGB kampanjer, are on sale tomorrow, Fredag, Juni 7 vid 12 p.m. ET and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. ET till 5 p.m. OCH.
“Bringing a show to Baltimore for Gervonta to perform on a stage in front of his hometown fans has been a long-time ask from him and I’m glad it’s coming to fruition,” säger Leonard Ellerbe, VD för Mayweather Promotions. “The timing that his homecoming is taking place couldn’t be better with him having elevated his career to being the most exciting fighter in the sport and ready to give his hometown fans a treat this summer. Juli 27 at Royal Farms Arena will be something special for the city of Baltimore.”
“På bara 24 år gammal, Gervonta Davis is already one of the biggest stars in boxing, and his drawing power continues to grow with each performance,” säger Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport och evenemangsprogrammering, Showtime Networks Inc. “He has scored knockouts in each of his five consecutive appearances on SHOWTIME while thrilling fans with his theatrics in and out of the ring. For his next test, Gervonta is facing an opponent with a similarly impressive knockout ratio in Ricardo Núñez. We expect fireworks for as long as this fight lasts.”
Davis (21-0, 20 Kos) became the youngest reigning American world champion in 2017 when he delivered a star-making performance on SHOWTIME by knocking out Jose Pedraza for the IBF 130-pound title at just 22 år gammal. Nu, he makes his return to his hometown to fight for the first time as a world champion.
The 24-year-old became the youngest two-time world champion in April 2018 when he knocked out Jesus Andres Cuellar in the third round of their WBA Super Featherweight Championship bout. Most recently he knocked out former world champion Hugo Ruiz in the first round of his first SHOWTIME main event in February. Davis, who owns knockouts in all five of his world championship fights, is the first Baltimore native to defend in his hometown since Harry Jeffra defended the featherweight world title in 1940.
“It was always a goal of mine to bring a world title fight back to my city of Baltimore,” sade Davis, who has not fought in Baltimore since his fourth pro fight. “I’m excited and grateful to my team for helping make this happen on Saturday, Juli 27. Tickets will go fast, so don’t wait on buying them! I can’t wait to put on a great show and to see all my supporters in Baltimore help me make it a night to remember at Royal Farms Arena.”
The hard-hitting Panamanian Núñez (21-2, 19 Kos) kommer att göra sin U.S. debut på Juli 27 as he seeks to take advantage of his first world title opportunity. The 25-year-old is on a 10-fight winning streak in which he has scored nine knockout victories. After his opponent was forced to withdraw from a scheduled March 2 bout on SHOWTIME,Núñez scored a first-round knockout of Eduardo Pacheco in April to make it three consecutive knockouts heading into this championship bout.
“My daughter is about to be born and with her in mind I am working very hard for this fight,” said Núñez. “I am dedicating this fight to my daughter and Panama, which has always supported me. I’m thankful for this opportunity and although some people don’t know much about me, after July 27, everyone will know me as the new champion of the world.”
“I’m going to finish this fight…You might be a contender, but it’s another thing to be a champion,” Charlo
“I didn’t expect my road to be easy because it’s never been easy for me…The best man will win on June 29,” Adams
Unbeaten Top Middleweight Jermall Charlo Makes Hometown Return to Battle Brandon Adams Saturday, Juni 29 leva på SHOWTIME®from NRG Arena in Houston and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
HOUSTON (Maj 30, 2019) – Unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Championand Houston-nativeJermall Charlo went face to face with middleweight contenderBrandon AdamsThursday at a press conference in Charlo’s hometown to preview their showdown Saturday, Juni 29 leva på SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) from NRG Arena and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Biljetter för live-event, som marknadsförs av Lions Only Promotions och TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Charlo vs. Adams is promoted in association with Banner Promotions and The Tournament of Contenders.
I Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNING® main event, Charlo will fight in Houston for the first time since 2012, as he looks to further cement his place amongst the middleweight elite against Adams, who shot up the 160-pound rankings by winning the 2018 reboot ofUtmanaren.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Hotel ZaZa Museum District in Houston:
Charlo JERMALL
“Me and my brother Jermell have been through so much in boxing. We’ve been doing it since we were eight-years-old. To make it to this world class level and to do it for Houston, it feels great.
“It’s going to be fireworks. I’m coming for the knockout every time. Houston is hot and the heat is going to be there fight night. I’m going to do what I normally do and give the crowd excitement.
“Ronnie Shields has changed me from being a kid to realizing who I am as a man in the sport of boxing. He’s had world champions before me so I know he can judge my progression. He’s going to make sure I stay at this level.
“I’m walking in the ring and I’m handling my business. This is definitely a step up fight for Brandon Adams, but I’m only worried about what I have to do. I’m just going to prepare to be my best. We’re going to both give it our all and I will be victorious.
“Boxing is about experiences and I’m still learning. I’m going to have my ups and downs, because no fighter is perfect. But I will always prepare myself well and that’s why I’m still undefeated. I needed a fight like my last one to get even better.
“I’m going to finish this fight. My goal is to make quick work of Brandon and show him that there are levels to this. You might be a contender, but it’s another thing to be a champion.
“I get a lot of juice from the hometown crowd. Just having my family there alone is what I really need to get the nerves and excitement to where I need them. I’m going to be comfortable and I’m going to stick to my game plan. I’m not here to make mistakes.
“Thus far camp has been great. I feel awesome and I’m well prepared. It’s an amazing feeling to be fighting in my hometown. It’s almost a dream come true to me. To have my own card at this level and on this stage, it shows the support Houston has for me.”
BRANDON ADAMS
“I appreciate the opportunity I have to step into the ring with this man across from me. I’m super excited about it and I can’t wait. These are two top fighters getting in the ring and we’re going to give the fans a show.
“It’s not just what I see in Jermall, it’s what I believe in myself. The combo of working with Dub Huntley and Freddie Roach is perfect. They are both seasoned vets and they teach me something new every day.
“I didn’t expect my road to be easy because it’s never been easy for me. I’m on the road and I understand that. I’m prepared to pack my bags and go wherever I need to, so that I can become what I’m supposed to become. The best man will win on June 29.
“BeforeUtmanaren I felt that I didn’t have an opportunity to show how good I am. During the whole series it was about getting back in the ring and shaking off the rust, then showcasing who I am.
“WinningUtmanaren helped get me here, but I always had confidence and believed in myself since day one. In choosing to accept Charlo’s challenge, I had it in my mind that I belong here.
“It was pressure every time I fought onUtmanaren. Each round were quality opponents leading up to the final and all of that will prepare me for Charlo. He deserves everything he’s gotten and I respect him as a man, but I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity.
“His team didn’t have to fight me, but they chose to. I appreciate his fans coming out to support him because they’ll see both of us. Hopefully I can win some of them over.”
RONNIE SHIELDS, Charlo s Trainer
“We’ve done a lot of studying of Brandon Adams and he’s a really good fighter. Vinnande Utmanaren is not an easy feat. He’s truly a contender, so we have to make sure we’re working hard every single day.
“We’re not sitting back and waiting for someone to fight us. We have to continue to be busy. You still have to fight hard fights when you’re at the top and that’s what we’re doing. We’re preparing the right way.
“I’m so happy that everybody has come out to support Jermall because he’s been waiting to make his homecoming and this is it. It’s important to see everyone on his side.”
DUB HUNTLEY, Adams’ Trainer
“I hope everybody comes out for this one because it’s going to be a great fight. I’ve been with Brandon for a long time and I know that he’s going to win this fight and put on a memorable performance. Charlo is a great fighter but Brandon has all the tools necessary to come into his hometown and get the victory.”
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ABOUT CHARLO VS. ADAMS
Charlo vs. Adams will pit unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Championand Houston-native Jermall Charlo against middleweight contender Brandon Adams in Charlo’s hometown return Saturday, Juni 29 live on SHOWTIME from NRG Arena in Houston and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNINGbörjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features hard-hitting super welterweight Erickson “Hammer’’ Lubin taking on French contender Zakaria Attou in a 12-round WBC title elimination bout in the co-main event. Opening the telecast is a WBA featherweight title eliminator between slick Mexican southpaw Eduardo Ramirez and power-punching Dominican Claudio Marrero.
Topp Amerikan i tungviktigt perspektiv Franklin möter Jerry Forrest under huvudevenemang medan Sveriges Otto Wallin kolliderar med BJ-flores i samarbete
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De bästa amerikanska tungviktsutsikterna Jermaine Franklin återvänder till sitt andra test i rad 2018 på ShoBox mot strejken Jerry Forrest i den 10-runda linjen. I co-featured bout, obesegrad svensk tungvikt och topp-10 rankade utmanare Otto Wallin kommer att slåss mot tidigare världstitelutmanare BJ Flores i en tio-runda kollision den sjunde ShoBox telecast av 2019.
”Tungviktdivisionen är den starkaste den har varit i en generation med ett antal nya ansikten som vill positionera sig för en eventuell titelbild,”Sade Gordon Hall, Exekutiv producent för ShoBox. ”Otto Wallin är på tröskeln baserat på hans rankning i toppen 10 men han behöver det uttalandet för att komma dit. BJ Flores kommer inte att testa Wallin. Han kommer för att vinna och känner att han har vad som krävs för att lära Wallin en lektion.
”Jermaine Franklin är den bästa amerikanska tungviktsutsikterna och, bara 25 år gammal, har fortfarande massor av tillväxtpotential. Han klarade sitt första test på ShoBox i april och vi ser fram emot att få se en andra titt på honom i en ny step-up-kamp. Forrest är mycket mer erfaren än Franklin. Det här är hans femte kamp 2019, och han är helt medveten om vad en vinst kommer att göra för sin karriär. ”
Biljetter till evenemanget, som marknadsförs av Salita Promotions i samarbete med Brian Halquist Productions, gå till försäljning lördag, Juni 1 och är tillgängliga via Ticketmaster och Emerald Queen Box Office.
”Det här är en spännande tid för tungviktdivisionen och i juli 12 boxning fans kommer att ha möjlighet att bevittna två av divisionens bästa nya ansikten i betydande tester,"Said promotor Dmitriy Salita. ”Jermaine Franklins mål är att vara en amerikansk världsmästare i tungvikt, och en imponerande prestanda i en tuff matchup med Jerry Forrest kommer att vara ett viktigt steg i hans strävan efter titeln.
”Otto Wallin är ett exempel på vad som händer när man kombinerar drömmar och hårt arbete. Han växte upp i en liten stad i Sverige och syftar till att utmana för tungviktens världstitel och följa fotspåren av Ingemar Johansson. Otto kämpar mot en beprövad veteran i BJ Flores som bara har förlorat sig i världstitelkampen, så jag förväntar mig att det blir en spännande matchup från öppningsklockan. ”
Den 25-åriga Franklin (18-0, 13 Kos), från Saginaw, Mich., är en tidigare amatörsutställning och en 2014 National Golden Gloves Champion. En trolig kandidat för att företräda U.S.. vid 2016 OLYMPISKA SPELEN, Franklin avslog möjligheten att tävla om en plats i laget och valde istället att börja sin professionella karriär i 2015. Allmänt betraktas som den bästa amerikanska tungvikt utsikterna, Franklin har byggt sin obesegrade skiva relativt lätt sedan han blev proffs, slog ut nio av hans första 10 professionella motståndare. Franklin gjorde sin SHOWTIME-debut i den medföljande anläggningen av Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer-evenemang i april, tjäna ett enhälligt beslut över tidigare Nej. 1-rang U.S.. amatör Rydell Booker.
”I min SHOWTIME-debut tidigare i år, Jag kände att jag kunde ha lagt på en bättre show men jag vann och det är viktigast,”Sa Franklin. ”Att vinna denna kamp är ett viktigt steg mot mina drömmar om att kämpa för ett mästerskap i tungvikt. Denna kamp är också en chans för fansen att se mig mer fokuserad och beredd. Jerry Forrest har varit runt spelet ett tag och han tar med sig en hel del färdigheter till ringen. Jag kommer att vara redo för honom. ”
skog (25-2, 19 Kos), av Newport News, Va., har vunnit arton slag i rad sedan han tappade back-to-back tävlingar till världstitelutmanaren Gerald Washington och Michael Hunter, vars enda professionella förlust kom till den tidigare obestridda kryssningsviktmästaren Oleksandr Usyk. skog, en 6 fot 1 sydpaw, fick ett enhälligt beslut om åtta omgångar över Joshua Tufte sin sista utflykt i april.
”Det här är en lång tid för mig,”Sade Forrest. ”Min platta och min potential är definitivt värd att slåss i huvudevenemanget på nationell tv. Det är här jag borde vara. Jag är väldigt bekväm och jag är inte överväldigad. Jag har kämpat i Nationals och stora turneringar och är inte rädd för rampljuset. Franklin kastar mycket slag och försöker mobba dig ut. Han är inte så exakt från vad jag ser. Han är en tungvikt som kommer att försöka överträffa dig. Jag ser honom som en väldigt lik kämpe till Andy Ruiz. Min träning går bra, Jag har inte varit i form på två år. Jag har varit i gymmet och slipat och gjort det i gamla skolan. ”
Wallin (20-0, 13 Kos, 1 ND) gjorde sin US. debuterade på SHOWTIME i april, också på underkortet till Shields-Hammer, men hans kamp med Nick Kisner avbröts kort efter att en oavsiktlig huvudknäpp lämnade Kisner oförmögen att fortsätta, vilket resulterade i ett inget beslut. 6-fot-5 Wallin blev proffs 2013 och har gradvis stigit i rankningen genom inspelning 20 raka segrar i Europa före sin amerikanska debut. Den 28-åriga Southpaw vann Svenska Boxmästerskap vid 16-åringen, kämpade mot Anthony Joshua två gånger som amatör och var medlem i Swedish National Boxing Team. För närvarande rankat i topp-tio av både WBA och IBF, Wallin har nu blivit uppmärksam på att bli landets första tungviktmästare sedan Ingemar Johansson i 1960.
“Min U.S.. debuten gick inte som jag hade hoppats och jag fick inte chansen att visa upp mina färdigheter,Sa Wallin. ”Jag ser verkligen fram emot att åka ut dit igen och få en chans att visa mycket mer. Det här är en kamp jag behöver för att vinna någonstans. Jag måste vinna och jag måste se bra ut för att göra det. Jag måste vara skarp hela tiden och inte ta något för givet. Detta är en sport där allt kan ändras på ett ögonblick. ”
Blommor (34-4-1, 21 Kos) vände pro i 2003 och har haft en lång tid, framgångsrik karriär som tävlar främst som kryssningsvikt. Obesegrad under de första sju åren och 25 slagsmål i hans karriär, Flores led hans första bakslag när han reste till Australien för att utmana Danny Green för sin IBO Cruiserweight världstitel, släppa ett enhälligt beslut. Indianen i Arizona studsade tillbaka genom att vinna åtta av sina nästa nio slagsmål innan han fick en andra chans till en världstitel, återigen reser till sin motståndares hemstad. Denna gång, Flores stoppades av WBC Cruiserweight mästare Tony Bellew i Liverpool. Flores har sedan gått till tungvikt, där han har vunnit två av sina tre slagsmål.
”Inte bara är detta en vinnbar kamp för mig, Jag är 100 procent som vinner detta,”Sa Flores. ”Jag arbetar med [utbildare] Angel Heredia och Ibn Cason och tungvikt Kubrat Pulev. Att arbeta med detta team är perfekt för att få min styrka och konditionera mig för den här kampen, och sparring med en av de bästa killarna i världen i Pulev gör mig väldigt skarp. Jag vet att Wallin är obesegrad och har en bra amatörstil. Han är lång och har god boxningsförmåga. Jag vet att han har lite talang och är en ung och kille. Han kommer att försöka skapa sig ett namn på mitt namn, så jag är redo för det. ”
Barry Tompkins kommer att ringa handlingen från ringside med boxningshistorikern Steve Farhood och före detta världsmästaren Raul Marquez som fungerar som expertanalytiker. Exekutiv producent är Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan producera och Rick Phillips rikta.
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BROOKLYN (Maj 19, 2019) – WBC Heavyweight Världsmästare Deontay “Brons Bomber” Wilderdelivered the 40thknockout of his career in devastating fashion Saturday night, sending mandatory challengerDominic “Problem” Breazealeflat on his back with a trademark right hand in front of a raucous crowd at Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, i ett evenemang som presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions. Successfully defending his belt for the ninth time, Wilder joins illustrious company alongside Hall of Famers Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more and becomes the 10th fighter in history to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Watch HERE: https://s.sho.com/2Hp0AEh
In the buildup to tonight’s world championship bout, Wilder (41-0-1, 40 Kos) repeatedly promised that the fight would not last long. The towering Tuscaloosa, Ala. native kept his word, scoring the 20thfirst round knockout of his career and his 15thknockdown as heavyweight world champion. Breazeale (20-2, 18 Kos) was able to withstand Wilder’s first early onslaught, but could not beat referee Harvey Dock’s 10-count when Wilder connected flush with the most dangerous right hand in boxing later in the opening round.
“Everything just came out of me tonight”, Said Wilder. “I know it’s been a big buildup, there’s been a lot of animosity and a lot of words that were said and it just came out of me tonight. That’s what makes boxing so great.
“I just told Breazeale I love him and of course I want to see him go home to his family. I know we say some things, but when you can fight a man and then you can hug him and kiss him, I wish the world was like that. We shake hands and we live to see another day and that’s what it’s all about.”
As the attention of the heavyweight division turns to what’s next, Wilder insists that a fight with Tyson Fury, the only man he has faced and not defeated, or Anthony Joshua remains on the table and in the works.
“I understand what Fury did,” Said Wilder. “When you get dropped on the canvas like that I understand you have to get yourself back together. But the rematch will happen, like all these other fights will happen. The great thing is all these fights rare in discussion. The big fights will happen. I just want you to have patience.”
Breazeale, whose only two defeats have now come against both Wilder and Joshua, was disappointed he wasn’t allowed to continue the fight.
“I think the ref stopped it a little early because I could hear him saying seven and eight, but that’s boxing,” Said Breazeale. “He did his job and kept us safe for our next fight.
“I got on my feet and had my legs under me. It’s the heavyweight division so there’s going to big shots from guys with power. This was a situation where he landed the big right hand before I did. I thought I was going to come on in the later rounds. I’ll be back and go for the heavyweight title again.”
I co-funktionen, WBC Fjäder Världsmästare Gary Russell Jr. (30-1, 18 Kos) put on yet another professional display to defend his belt for the fourth time against a valiantKiko Martinez (39-9-2, 28 Kos). Due to a gash that opened up over Martinez’s left eye, referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped the fight in the fifth round upon the advice of the ringside physician, resulting in a technical knockout.
Russell, who was fighting for the first time in a year, showed no signs of ring rust and displayed his full skillset including his trademark lightning quick hands. The 30-year-old Capitol Heights, Md. native was dominant from the opening bell and landed on a remarkable 40% av hans makt slag. In an all-action fight with little downtime, Martinez did more than enough to play his part. The Spaniard constantly came forward but Russell continued to target the cut that opened up over his eye after a right hook in the second round. The ringside official called for the stoppage of the fight at 2:52 of round number five.
“I did pretty good,” sade 2008 US. Olympian Russell to SHOWTIME ringside reporter Jim Gray. “We stayed behind the jab and he couldn’t get past it. We knew that intellect over athleticism would get it done.
“We want [WBA fjäderlätta mästaren] Leo Santa Cruz,” Russell continued while wearing a shirt that read ‘Leo Next’. “We want to make this fight happen. The fire is all the way hot on this side of the field. You will get burned. I would love for that fight to happen this year. Let’s make it happen.”
“It was a good stoppage for a very tough fight,” said the former world champion Martinez. “I’m definitely a visual fighter so the cut made it tough. Gary was in great physical condition and it was a very hard fight.
“I’m going to rest a little bit now, but I’ll be back. I thought I had some good moments and had a good division. I think I’ll drop back down to 122-pounds to win a world title there.”
I telecast-öppnaren, obesegrad utsikter Juan Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 Kos) och tidigare världsmästare Argenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 Kos) fought to a highly competitive majority draw. Two judges scored the fight 95-95, while a third had Mendez winning 97-93.
Fighting in front of his mentor Floyd Mayweather, Las Vegas’ Heraldez controlled many of the early rounds by setting the pace and establishing his jab. Heraldez outlanded Mendez 126-108 in total punches and 70-30 in jabs throughout the 10 rundor. Falling behind early, Mendez, a seasoned veteran and 2004 Dominican Republic Olympian, used his experience to grow back into the fight. The tempo picked up in the fifth round, as both fighters landed several heavy blows but the momentum shifted towards Mendez. The 32-year-old Mendez, who has fought seven current or former champions, closed out the fight exceptionally strong, winning the final round on all three judges’ styrkort. Without doing so, Mendez would have lost the fight.
“I thought I won the fight,” said a disappointed Mendez. “He didn’t do anything to me. How did he win the fight? If I have to prove I beat him in a rematch, Jag kommer att vara redo. I won’t leave it up to the judges.
“My speed and my power made it difficult for him. I thought my counterpunching was really good. He tired toward the later rounds and that let me get a little closer to him to get my offense going.”
På liknande sätt, Heraldez thought he did enough to win the fight which he viewed as a potential coming out party.
“I thought I won a close decision,” Heraldez said. “I didn’t think it was a draw. He didn’t do anything that hurt me at any point.
“He wasn’t really engaging with me. He was just trying to move around and pick his shots, but it wasn’t anything I wasn’t ready for. I’ll either take the rematch with Mendez or move forward toward my goal of a world title.”
Preceding the telecast, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured three undercard attractions streamed live on the SHOWTIME Sports social platforms. A battle between heavyweightsRobert Alfonso (18-0-1, 8 Kos) och Iago Kiladze (26-4-1, 18 Kos) ended in a split-draw after eight rounds of action. While one judge scored the fight 77-75 for Alfonso, another had it 77-75 för Kiladze, with the third judge scoring it 76-76, resulting in the draw.
Also entering the ring was 2016 US. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell(9-0, 9 Kos), the younger brother of the featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., som tappadeMarcos Mojica(16-4-2, 12 Kos) twice to earn a stoppage 2:13 in i den tredje omgången. Rounding out the action was Brooklyn-native and 2016 Haitiska Olympian Richardson Hitchins (9-0, 5 Kos), who scored a TKO ofAlejandro Munera(4-2-3, 4 Kos) after Munera was knocked down in round three and unable to continue despite making it to the final bell of the round.
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale was a BombZquad event headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maj 18 leva på Showtime från Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, och presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNING®began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and featured WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. försvara sin titel mot förre världsmästaren Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight was co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
“The closest Breazeale is going to get to this belt, is in his dreams,” Wilder
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again,” Breazeale
Wilder vs. Breazeale Heavyweight World Championship Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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BROOKLYN (Maj 16, 2019) – WBC Heavyweight Världsmästare Deontay “Brons Bomber” Wilder and mandatory challengerDominic “Problem” Breazealecontinued their war of words and further escalated their longstanding feud at the final press conference Thursday ahead of their showdown this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, och presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions.
Also featured at the final press conference were WBC Featherweight World ChampionGary Russell Jr. och tidigare världsmästare Kiko Martinez, who meet in a 12-round bout for Russell’s world title, och obesegrad Juan Heraldez och tidigare världsmästare Argenis Mendez, who compete in a 10-round super lightweight fight. Those two bouts will be part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT på SHOWTIME, while three undercard fights will stream live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms beginning at 6:30 p.m. OCH / 3:30 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comochbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Grupprabatter finns genom att ringa 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Barclays Center:
Deontay Wilder
“These fighters always get into great shape and think they have the game plan to beat me. They think they’re going to catch me. It’s not going to work. Nothing this guy has prepared for is going to work.
“I hope he brings the best he can bring. This is more than just a boxing match. I’m passionate about what I do. This has been a long time coming for me and Dominic. He asked for this, and he shall receive.
“It’s going to be an amazing night for me, and a sad night for him. Being heavyweight champion is a big responsibility. Not everyone is made to be a champion. It’s more than being glamorous or carrying around this prestigious belt.
“I’ve trained harder than I’ve ever trained. He’s got me inspired like I was against Bermane Stiverne. I want to hurt Breazeale so bad. I’m going to keep my composure until that time comes Saturday night.
“I don’t believe Breazeale when he speaks. I’ve been in this game for a very long time. Someone like him is not going to beat me. The closest he’s going to get to this belt is in his dreams.
“My whole team has been with me since day one. We started together and we’re going to go all the way together. It’s been an amazing run for me. I started my career at the very bottom and worked all the way to this point.
“We never rushed anything. Even in the Olympics, I was still learning on the job. We trained to be a long term champion, not a short term champion, and we accomplished that. I’m appreciative for how far I’ve come and for everything that’s come with it. Hard work pays off.
“My actions are going to speak louder than my words. I am the best. I am the chosen one. Han kan säga vad han vill. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts. I’m going to bring the pain. lördagkväll, everyone is in for a treat.”
DOMINIC Breazeale
“Jag är superglad för denna kamp. Virgil Hunter and myself had a great camp. It was truly one of the best of my life. I’m mentally focused and physically right.
“I’m excited to be back and get another knockout win. Getting that WBC belt is everything to me. This is my Super Bowl.
“Victory for me on Saturday is everything. Wilder doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into. He’s in for a fight. He better be confident in his abilities, because Saturday night, he’s going to be in the toughest fight of his life.
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again. Sports are 80% mental. När jag är klar med honom, the mental aspect is going to be beat out of him.
“I’m going to put on another explosive performance. I’ve been dreaming for the last year about hearing ‘and the new.’ It’s a beautiful thing and I can’t wait to make it come true and have my hand raised.
“Wilder hasn’t developed at all during his career. He looks the same as he did in the amateurs. He needs to talk himself up to make himself feel confident.
“I’m too mentally in-tune to be focused on what someone says. When I go into a fight I don’t worry about what my opponent can do, but about what I want to do and how I can execute.
“None of Deontay’s words affect me at all. He’s going to keep barking and I’m just going to keep waiting. I’m going to quiet him down on Saturday night.”
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“I’m hungry and ready. Anyone that I step in the ring with is standing in the way of my goals. Anyone trying to stop me, is in a dangerous position.
“We’re going to try to control the pace of the fight with my jab. I don’t think he’s going to get past the jab. He’s going to try to get rough and physical. My plan is to make the adjustments that I need to get this win.
“It’s always a family affair with the Russells. We move as a unit and we excel as a unit. My family is where I pull all my energy from. It’s never a distraction. They give me the fuel I need.
“In boxing you need to have full trust and belief in your coach. I couldn’t imagine a better fit than having my dad. Even if he gives instructions that might not be 100% right in my eyes, I know that it’s going to be the best thing for me.
“No one in this division wants to step in the ring with me. They know the speed and power and abilities that I bring every time I step into the ring.
“Deontay and I were on the same Olympic team, plus Dominic and my little brother Gary Antuanne Russell were also U.S. Olympier. It makes for an amazing card on Saturday night.”
KIKO MARTINEZ
“I come to fight and get that title. I had a very smooth training camp and feel 100 percent physically.
“I think my experience is superior. He thinks I’m only a pressure fighter, but he hasn’t seen me box the way I’m going to box him on Saturday.
“This is the biggest opportunity of my life. To be on this platform and be able to fight for the championship is very special. Jag kommer att få ut det mesta.
“I hope that Russell doesn’t take me lightly because I still have a lot of abilities left. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts.”
JUAN HERALDEZ
“Camp went great and I can’t wait to put on a show. I’m going to let everyone in this division know that I’m coming for them. I’m going to seize the moment and take full advantage of it.
“I feel strong and I’m ready to fight. I’m just counting down the minutes until I can step into the ring. It’s a lot of excitement and I’m going to let it all out Saturday.
“I plan to win in spectacular fashion on Saturday. I’m going to show everyone that I’m a player at 140-pounds and I’m ready for anyone they can put in front of me.
“I’m not planning to get hit. I’m going to out box him and stick and move. He’s not going to be able to touch me. If the opportunity for a knockout comes, I’ll take it.”
Argenis Mendez
“Jag är mycket glad för denna möjlighet. I had a great training camp and on Saturday night you’re going to see a show at Barclays Center.
“I love boxing and I love this opportunity that I have on Saturday night. I’m going to show my passion for the sport during this fight. I feel great physically and just cannot wait to get into the ring.
“A win on Saturday night opens the door for me. People are going to start seeing me as one of the best fighters from the Dominican Republic.
“Det kommer att bli en bra kamp. I have the speed and skills to out box him. We’re both very smart fighters. I believe I’m the better fighter and it will show on Saturday night.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
“The heavyweight division is exciting again and a lot of that has to do with Deontay Wilder. It’s also been helped by SHOWTIME and our commitment to the division. No other network has been more committed or invested more in the heavyweights than SHOWTIME has and we’re proud of that.
“We’re also proud that several of the fighters on this card have fought frequently on SHOWTIME. Deontay will make his 12thappearance and Gary will make his 11th. Wilder, Russell and Dominic all launched their careers on ShoBox, like so many other great fighters.
“When you get two guys together for a long-awaited grudge match, there’s not a lot that needs to be said. Deontay is the longest-reigning heavyweight champion in the sport. This would be the ninth defense for him, which is something that only nine other heavyweights have done in boxing history.
“Deonay had two of the most exciting heavyweight fights in recent history last year. As for Dominic, he’s a big strong experienced guy who’s been on the world stage before. He has fought for a world title and he’s coming off of three consecutive wins. He has plenty of power and we saw that in his last fight against Carlos Negron that he can change the fight in one punch.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of BSE Global
“The heavyweight division has been the talk of the sports world for months, and it’s fitting that the world champion will defend his title right here in Brooklyn in one of the biggest fights in the sport this year.
“Deontay, I’ve said for a long time that this is your home away from home and we can’t wait to have you back. You have a big opponent this week in Dominic Breazeale. Dominic you’ve already made two appearances in our ring and we know the fans are looking forward to another great show.”
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maj 18 leva på Showtime från Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, och presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNING® börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. försvara sin titel mot förre världsmästaren Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
American Champion Wilder Fights To Join Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10thHeavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses
Lördag, Maj 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® från Barclays Center i Brooklyn & Presenteras av Premier Boxning Champions
BROOKLYN (Maj 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World ChampionDeontay “Brons Bomber” Wilder defends his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Problem” Breazeale på lördag, Maj 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.
In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.
“There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” Said Wilder. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.
“I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” Said Wilder. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.
If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10thfighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reign – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *Anmärkning: number of title defenses listed beloi
“Fighters like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” Said Wilder. “Now I’m going to take what they started and make sure that the heavyweight world championship stays in America for a long time.”
Wilder’s successes in the ring have seen him skyrocket toward the kind of recognition that heavyweight champions have garnered throughout history. I 2018 he was ranked 34 on ESPN’s “World Fame 100” list, the top spot of any boxer in the world.
“Being the heavyweight champion and holding that title on the American sports landscape is a huge deal,” Said Wilder. “There was a time where that person was as well-known as the president. I’m going to keep leaving a path of destruction inside the ring, so that everyone knows I am the one name and one face of the heavyweight division.”
List of fighters with nine consecutive heavyweight title defenses(listed chronologically): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) Joe Louis (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (nine) 4.) Muhammad Ali (nine in first run, 10 in second reign) 5.) Larry Holmes (20) 6.) Mike Tyson (nine in first run) 7.) Lennox Lewis (nine in second run) 8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 in second run) 9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 in second run)
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maj 18 leva på Showtime från Barclays Center, hemmet till BROOKLYN BOXING ™, och presenteras av Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNING® börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. försvara sin titel mot förre världsmästaren Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comochbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Grupprabatter finns genom att ringa 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
VAD: Ruben Villa will return for his second consecutiveShoBox: Den nya generationen appearance of 2019, but this time the undefeated featherweight prospect will be the headline attraction when he takes on top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez this Friday, Maj 10 (10:30 p.m. ET / PT) from Omega Products International in Corona, Calif.
SHOWTIME Sports released a “DAY IN CAMP: Ruben Villa” video feature that captures Villa’s humble mindset, grueling training regimen and hunger for success as he prepares for the toughest test of his career. The latest installment of the “DAY IN CAMP” digital franchise is available for viewingHÄR: https://s.sho.com/2LCZxES
Villa’s training begins in the morning at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, Calif., where the 22-year-old works on his footwork and technique under the guidance of trainer Max Garcia and ends with a 5-mile run through the Riverside hills. In between, Villa goes through an intense sparring session and watches tape from his last fight where he dispatched then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstShoBox telecast av 2019.
Although he’s still early in his professional career, the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion has big aspirations.
“Once I’m able to call my own shots and have a world title, I want to be able to say I fought the best and I beat the best.”
In the co-feature of this Friday’sShoBox telecast, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 Kos) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 Kos) i en åtta Ligt lättvikts tävling. I öppnings skjutningen av tripleheader, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 Kos) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 Kos) i en åtta Ligt skjutningen.
Fredagens ShoBoxtelecast immediately follows the premiere ofALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. BREAZEALE vid 10 p.m. ET / PT på SHOWTIME.
