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Get to Know Main Event Fighters Jesus Cuellar & Abner Mares

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LOS ANGELES (Diciembre 6, 2016) – Campeón del mundo de peso pluma Jesús Cuellary el ex campeón mundial en tres divisiones Abner Mares will meet in a long-awaited world championship showdown this Sábado, Diciembre 10 at Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles and live on SHOWTIME.
La transmisión de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT con el campeón mundial de peso mediano junior Jermall Charlo y el retador de primera categoría, Julian Williams in a battle of undefeated rising stars in their prime.
Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, están a la venta ahora y tienen un precio de $35, $50, $75, $150 y $200. Para comprar los boletos salgan a www.galentix.com.
The hard-hitting Cuellar of Argentina and the decorated Mares of Southern California shared some fun facts and spoke about their interests outside of boxing before they lace up the gloves and meet in the center of the ring on December 10.
Read below to learn more about the two fighters before their main event showdown:
JESUS ​​CUELLAR

1. If you could have one super power, Qué podría ser?

It would be super strength. My nephew already calls me The Incredible Hulk.

2. What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?

I’m a very good cook. I can cook lots of things for myself. I love cooking for my family.

3. What is your favorite snack?

A torta dulce, a sweet sandwich served in Latin American countries throughout the world.

4. Least favorite food?

I hate pickles.

5. What do you do for extra motivation?

I watch the movie “300” during training and before fights.

6. What is your favorite book?

My favorite book isMartin Fierro,” a 2316-line poem written by Argentina’s Jose Hernandez.

7. If you weren’t a boxer, what would you be doing?

I would want to be a horse jockey. Their job is very interesting. My body would look a lot different, but I think I could be good at it.

8. What is one of your most impressive physical feats?

I’ve done as many as 1,200 sit-ups in a day.

9. Do you have any fight night superstitions?

It’s not really a superstition, but I wear red and white in the ring during every fight.

10. If you could have dinner with one historical figure who would it?

It would be former unified middleweight world champion and Argentine legend Carlos Monzon.
Abner Mares

1. What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?

I’m a ‘dance dad.My oldest daughter Emily is on a dance team that went to the national championship in Connecticut when I fought Leo Santa Cruz. We stopped the workout at the track and the entire team huddled around my iPhone to watch her. It made me really proudshe did really well! She has her winter recital on the night of the fight, but I’m hoping to watch part of it on Facetime while I’m in the locker room.

2. What is a guilty pleasure you have?

It’s definitely my collection of sports cars. I call it my ‘auto wardrobe.My favorites are the different Mercedes I have.

3. What’s the most extravagant thing you own?

I wrapped one of my Mercedes in pure gold. That would have to be it.

4. Do you have any business endeavors outside of boxing?

My wife and I just opened upNathalie’s Essence of Beauty.It’s a full service makeup salon in Downey that I’m excited to see grow.

5. What is a food you hate?

Olives. I’ve never liked them and I never will.

6. Who’s your favorite musician?

My favorite music is from Ariel Camacho. He was a regional Mexican singer who died in a car accident in 2015 in Sinaloa, México. He walked me out for my fight against Oquendo and then the band walked me out for my fight against Santa Cruz after Ariel had passed. The band is called Los Plebes de Rancho andEl Karmais a must-have CD.

7. What is your ideal birthday present?

The one thing my friends always get me that I love is cologne. I have cologne from all different brands from all over the world. I like smelling good.

8. What is your favorite snack?

Definitely a Snickers bar. They’re another guilty pleasure, but not during training camp.

9. If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would it be?

I would say Pablo Escobar. He’s a guy I couldn’t pass up meeting.

10. If you weren’t a boxer, what would you be doing?

I would want to be an architect. I love the art, structure and function of buildingshomes and offices. From the design, to the way it’s used, it’s something I’m very interested in.
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ONE-YEAR IN: Abner Mares & ROBERT GARCIA ON THE ROAD TO DECEMBER 10 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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LOS ANGELES (Diciembre 5, 2016) -Diciembre 10 marks a pivotal year for Abner Mares, the highly respected former three-division world champion. It marks over one year since fans saw him enter the ring on television and one year since the newly formed partnership of Mares and revered trainer Robert García. It is a transformed Mares that will enter the ring on Sábado, Diciembre 10 when he takes on current WBA Featherweight World Champion Jesús Cuellar in a Premier Boxing Champions live event on TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION® (10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT) de Galen Center en la USC en Los Ángeles.
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This fight is a road marker in a long and successful career for Mares as well as Garcia, who has trained numerous world champions at his two Robert Garcia Boxing Academy gyms in Oxnard, Calif., and Riverside, California. With Mares named one of the top five fighters in California by the Los Angeles Times, both are looking to earn and take home another coveted world championship in the featherweight division.
Q&A with Abner Mares:
You haven’t fought in over a year, but you’ve been in the gym consistently during that time. What has this last year been like for you?
It’s been really tough not being able to fight this whole year. We’ve been training and staying active the whole year even after my two fights got cancelled. I did full training camps for each fight. Things happen for a reason. I’m with a new coach in Robert Garcia and this year has only helped us get even more ready for this fight and helped us get to know each other as trainer and fighter. Sí, it has been frustrating, but you have to look at the bright side.
You’ve won three world titles in your career and now you’re fighting for a fourth with Jesus Cuellar. How driven are you to keep winning titles at this point in your career?
I’m still hungry for more. Once you lose that hunger, you don’t accomplish anything. I’ve been hungry for quite some time nowhungry to prove to people and myself that there’s a lot left in Abner Mares.
After a year with Robert Garcia, what differences in your approach and style might fans notice in the ring on Diciembre. 10?
The word I’m using for this camp to sum up what I’ve done with Robert is ‘wise.I’m being wiser in there; he’s having me think more in there. That’s pretty much what I’ve learned with Robert. The patience he’s had, that’s what I’ve respected with him. We’ve been together a year and haven’t fought, and any other coach might start to get desperate. But he’s been patient.
How do you see yourself fitting in right now in the big picture of a currently loaded featherweight division?
I try not to get ahead of myself, obviamente. Just the simple fact that there are big names in this division gets me excited. Just knowing that my name is still there as one of the respected featherweights says a lot, demasiado, and makes me happy. But it’s one thing for other people to say it, and it’s another thing to prove it. That’s what I’m going to do December 10 — prove that I’m still elite and can make a big bang.
Q&A with Robert Garcia
What has this last year been like for you working with Abner? It’s rare to see a trainer and fighter pair together more than a year before getting a chance to step into the ring for a fight.
I’m a strong believer in things happening for a reason. With the fight date continuing to get pushed back that means this is pretty much our fourth training camp together, but I think it’s actually benefitted us. It gave us more time to get to know each other. It’s always better to know your trainer, know how he works. De esa manera, you’re comfortable, and I think that’s a big benefit. Fighting a big, championship fight against a solid champion, it’s given us more time to learn from each other and better prepare ourselves for this fight.
What’s stood out to you the most about now working with Abner after seeing him from a distance over the years?
I remember Abner from the Olympics in 2000 and from the first part of his professional career, fighting locally. Following his style, it was a style that I admired. I liked his in-and-outs, he showed he was very skillful. When he became champion and started fighting big names, he became a crowd-pleaser, which fans love, when a fighter comes and gives the crowd what they want to see. But I think Abner still has those skills to still be a crowd-pleaser, but also be able to show that style he showed early in his career. He’s always been a smart fighter with good speed, good power and his footwork is also very good.
What makes this fightCuellar vs. Madres – a special fight?
It’s a special fight because it’s not an easy fight. We’re fighting probably the strongest of the division. He’s very strong physically and he’s a world champion. That makes the fight, for us, a little more interesting. We’re not fighting for any vacant titlewe’re fighting a solid champion. I know him because I’ve trained him. It’s challenging for myself, knowing I made him a world champion and now I have a chance to take the title from him. It’s already a challenge, and now he’s training with Freddie Roach, so that makes it even more challenging.
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HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DEONTAY WILDER TO BE GUEST ANALYST FOR ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. ERIC MOLINA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ON SATURDAY, Diciembre. 10 VIVIR EN SHOWTIME

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NUEVA YORK (Diciembre. 2, 2016) – WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will join the SHOWTIME announce team as a guest analyst for the IBF Heavyweight World Championship fight between undefeated champion Anthony Joshua and American challenger Eric Molina on Sábado, Diciembre. 10, en vivo por SHOWTIME (5:30 p.m. Y/2:30 p.m. PT).

 

Wilder (37-0, 36 KOs) will join host Brian Custer and analysts Al Bernstein and Paulie Malignaggi for the SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL® presentation from Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles, site of that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.

 

The “Bronze Bomber” just completed rehab for a fractured right hand and torn right bicep (see video above) as he (Wilder) sets his sights to unify the division in 2017. Wilder is acutely familiar with Molina, having defeated the fellow-American in the first defense of his title in June, 2015 por SHOWTIME.

 

I know firsthand just how tough Eric Molina is,” Wilder said. “He’s coming to win because it’s a chance for him to win a world title, and he’ll definitely push Joshua. Whoever wins will have to see me eventually because it’s my goal to collect all the belts and become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

 

Joshua is making the second defense of his title against Molina, who is getting his second shot at a belt in his quest to become the first Mexican-American heavyweight world champion.

 

An encore presentation of Joshua vs. Molina will air as part of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast later that evening, following the main event showdown between WBA Featherweight World Champion Jesus Cuellar and three-division former champ Abner Mares. En la pelea de apertura, Jermall Carlo will defend his IBF Junior Middleweight World Championship against fellow-undefeated challenger Julian Williams.

 

La campeona mundial de peso pluma junior Amanda Serrano se reúne con la ex campeona mundial de dos divisiones Yazmin Rivas en vivo por SHOWTIME EXTREME® en la primera pelea por el título mundial femenino en la televisión nacional en casi una década

 

Sábado, Enero 14 de Barclays Center en Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Diciembre 2, 2016) - Campeón mundial de peso pluma junior y nativo de Brooklyn Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (30-1-1, 23 KOs) está listo para luchar contra el ex campeón mundial de dos divisiones Yazmin Rivas (35-9-1, 10 KOs) en la primera pelea por el título mundial femenino televisado a nivel nacional en casi una década en Sábado, Enero 14, vivir SHOWTIME EXTREME de Barclays Center en Brooklyn.

 

NOTA: La última pelea por el título mundial femenino televisada a nivel nacional fue Mary Jo Saunders vs. Valerie Mahfood en marzo 30, 2007 (ESPN2).

 

La transmisión de SHOWTIME EXTREME comienza a las 7 p.m. Y/PT y características Ievgen Khytrov (14-0, 12 KOs) luchando Immanuel Aleem(16-0-1, 9 KOs) en un enfrentamiento de 10 asaltos de contendientes en ascenso invictos por el cinturón de plata de peso mediano del CMB.

 

La Enero 14 El evento presenta un CAMPEONATO DE BOXEO DE SHOWTIME® doble cartelera encabezada por el enfrentamiento de unificación del campeonato mundial de peso súper mediano entre Badou Jack y James DeGale. Cobertura televisada en SHOWTIME® comienza en 9:30 p.m. Y/6:30 p.m. PT con campeón mundial de peso súper pluma Jose Pedraza enfrentando al contendiente invicto Gervonta Davis.

Serrano, el campeón de las 122 libras de la OMB, y Rivas, el campeón internacional del CMB en peso supergallo, peleará por el título de la OMB y el prestigioso campeonato Diamante del CMB en un combate que promete acción intensa de principio a fin. La incorporación de Serrano significa que la cartelera contará con los dos únicos campeones mundiales de Puerto Rico, Serrano and Pedraza.

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que es promovido por Mayweather Promotions y DiBella Entertainment, empieza en $25. Los boletos están disponibles ahora y se pueden comprar en línea visitando www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o llamando al 1-800-745-3000. Los boletos también están disponibles en la taquilla del American Express en el Barclays Center. Descuentos para grupos están disponibles llamando al 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

Criado en la sección Bushwick de Brooklyn, Serrano gravitó hacia el boxeo al ver a su hermana mayor Cindy, también un luchador profesional. Ella recogió el deporte rápidamente, amasar una 9-1 récord durante una breve carrera amateur en la que ganó el título de los Guantes de Oro de Nueva York en 2008. El joven de 27 años pasaría a pelear por todo el mundo, apoderándose de su primer título mundial en 2011 cuando derrotó a Kimberly Connor para agarrar un cinturón súper pluma. En 2014, se fue a Argentina y derrotó a María Elena Maderna para convertirse en campeona mundial de peso ligero. Su ascenso al título mundial continuó en febrero cuando detuvo a Olivia Gerula en la primera ronda para capturar su campeonato de peso pluma.. Hizo su debut en el Barclays Center en julio con un paro de primera ronda de Calixta Silgado antes de obtener otra victoria en la primera ronda cuando detuvo a Alexandra Lazar para recoger un título mundial vacante de peso pluma junior..

 

Un joven de 28 años de Torreón, México, Rivas recogió su título internacional del CMB en su última pelea, una victoria por decisión sobre Jessica González. Rivas había defendido previamente con éxito su título mundial de peso gallo cuatro veces después de ganar el cinturón contra Alesia Graf en 2014. Su carrera anterior como campeona de peso gallo duró cinco defensas después de que derrotó a la invicta Susie Ramadan para ganar ese cinturón.. Estas carreras extendidas por el campeonato se produjeron después de que se convirtiera en campeona mundial de peso mosca en 2005 al derrotar a Lucia Avalos.

 

Un olímpico que representó a su Ucrania natal, Khytrov también ganó un Campeonato Mundial Amateur antes de convertirse en profesional en 2013. Desde entonces, el joven de 28 años ha dominado en su camino para detener a los contendientes Josh Luteran y Nick Brinson y a los luchadores previamente invictos Maurice Louishomme y Aaron Coley. Khytrov, quien entrena fuera de Brooklyn, ganó un entretenido nocaut en el noveno asalto sobre Paul Méndez en su última apertura en julio pasado. Khytrov ha peleado tres veces anteriormente en ShoBox: La Nueva Generación.

 

Nacido en East Meadow, Nueva York y luchando desde Richmond, Virginia, Aleem fue introducido al boxeo a una edad temprana por sus padres.. Desde que se convirtió en profesional en 2012 a la edad 18, el joven de 23 años ha acabado con toda la competencia frente a él. En 2015, dominó a Emmanuel Sanchez, David Toribio, Oscar Riojas y Carlos Galván antes de derrotar a Jonathan Cepeda en abril. En su última pelea, empató con el prospecto derrotado Demond Nicholson. Buscará aprovechar otra gran oportunidad en Enero 14.

 

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Carl Frampton, Leo Santa Cruz, Dejan Zlaticanin & Mikey Garcia Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

 

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Sábado, Enero 28 desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena

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LOS ANGELES (Diciembre 1, 2016) – Campeón del mundo de peso pluma Carl Frampton y el ex campeón mundial en tres divisiones Leo Santa Cruz went face-to-face in Los Angeles Jueves along with lightweight world champion Dejan Zlaticanin and undefeated former two-division world champion Mikey García in advance of their respective showdowns Sábado, Enero 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and live on SHOWTIME.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader begins at 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT with Zlaticanin vs. García. For Frampton and Santa Cruz, Jueves de event was the second press conference promoting their highly anticipated rematch as the featherweights spoke to media in Belfast, Irlanda del Norte el martes at the Europa Hotel.

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports in association with Cyclone Promotions and TGB Promotions, tienen un precio de $504, $404, $304, $204, $104 y $54, y están a la venta. Los boletos están disponibles en www.AXS.com.

 

After the Belfast press conference, the fighters and their teams flew to the U.S. to meet with the media at an open to the public event at the outdoor plaza at the Los Angeles Central Public Library.

 

Here is what the participants had to say at the two events:

 

CARL FRAMPTON

 

From Los Angeles:

“This rematch with Leo Santa Cruz is going to be an amazing one. The first one was considered a ‘Fight of the Year’ and I don’t think this can be any different. We’re going to kick-off 2017 con una explosión.

 

“Leo is an amazing fighter and I want to thank him for giving me the chance to fight for his title in July. I was more than happy to give him the rematch straight away. These are the types of fights I want to be involved in.

 

“I thought I won the first fight. I don’t think it was controversial at all. I think I won the fight by three or four rounds. They were definitely close, competitive rounds, but I think I was doing more to win rounds and get the nod. This one is going to be more of the same.

 

“Las Vegas is obviously a bit closer to home for Leo and I’m sure he’ll bring a lot of fans. But I’m bringing at least 4,000 from the UK. Right now I’m the most well-supported fighter in the UK. It’s a great privilege for me.

 

“When I fight people, I feel like I improve the second time. I have a good boxing brain and I can adapt to different situations. The only person I’ve fought twice as a pro was Kiko Martinez and the second time I fought him I won comfortably. Because I learned from the first fight. I know everything about Leo. He fights the same way every single time.

 

“I think our styles just gel really well together. You can expect a great night with a really huge undercard from start to finish.

 

“I know his training may not have been as focused last time as it could have been because of his father. I expect a better Leo Santa Cruz. But in terms of how he fights, I think he’ll fight the same way. It’s a good way to fight and it’s gotten him far. He usually wears people down, but I have serious punching power and that again could be the difference.

 

“If you want people to remember you in 20 o 30 years’ time, you need to fight guys like Leo Santa Cruz. We’ve already been working very hard in the gym and we’re going to do whatever it takes to make sure I remain the champion and bring the title back home to Ireland.”

 

Desde Belfast:

 

“It’s always good to be here in Belfast and see the people. It’s good for them to see great fighters like Leo Santa Cruz in their hometown.

 

“This is going to be a dream come true. It won’t all sink in until I’m out there and ready to perform. Las Vegas is the mecca of boxing. It’s where all the big names go. I’m expecting a big support base from all over the UK and Ireland on Enero 28.

 

“I feel like no matter who I fight, I always get better the second time. I have a good boxing brain and I can adapt to my opponent’s style and use it to my advantage. If you’ve seen me in sparring, if I have a dodgy performance, you know I will get better the second time.

 

“I know how Leo fights, and he knows how I fight. But I can adapt and make changes. I can be a bit more clever than I was last time. I got dragged into the fight more than I wanted to.

 

“Headlining in New York against a great fighter like Leo Santa Cruz was a dream come true. Now I have the opportunity to go to Las Vegas, where Leo has fought a few times. It’ll be his first time in the main event there as well and I’m just excited to get out there and feel the buzz of fight week.

 

“I think this fight could be even better. I gave him his first loss and I’m sure he’s going to come looking for his revenge. But I’m training very hard. I’m in good shape for this point in camp.

 

“There’s no doubt that Leo went through a difficult time with his father’s illness. I also know that Leo trained very hard anyway. He threw about a thousand punches last fight and was throwing all the way to the end. You can’t throw much more than that so I don’t think he’s going to improve his work rate.

 

“I believe he’ll come up with a different game plan but I genuinely believe that I’ll be able to deal with anything he brings to the ring. No va a ser una pelea fácil, but I’ll do whatever it takes to win and I believe I will.

 

“Leo Santa Cruz is a tough fighter with a solid chin. But I believe that if I hit any featherweight, or super featherweight, with a clean shot, that I can knock them out. If I’m a little bit cleaner, then I could knock him out. But I’ll be prepared to go a hard 12 rondas.

 

“I believe if I use my brain a little bit more in this one, and don’t get dragged into his fight, that I can win it more convincingly. But there will be times in this fight where I’ll just have to bite down and fight for my life.

 

“I’m prepared for anything. I’m ready to keep this title in Belfast and then I’m going to return here for a show in Belfast in the summer.”

 

LEO SANTA CRUZ

 

From Los Angeles:

“Carl Frampton is a great fighter. He has the respect of the fans because he has proven that he’s a great champion. I know it’s going to be another very close and exciting fight.

 

“We both train really hard for our families and for the fans. We want to give you all a great show. I know that this rematch is going to be very tough.

 

“I learned from the first fight that every little mistake really matters. One or two could really cost you. I trained hard but without my dad he wasn’t pressuring me like I’m used to. Those things come back to haunt you. It hurt, but it taught me that I have to leave it all in the ring and work every day for what I want.

 

“We’re going to be mentally and physically ready. I’m getting more motivation from having him there. We’ll be making some little changes and we’re going to do a lot better.

 

“I’m motivated to get my belt back. I was a champion and now I’m a former champion. That makes me unhappy. We’re going to train hard and do our best to become a champion again.

 

“We’re going to go to the gym and train hard to make this fight even better than the first one.”

 

Desde Belfast:

 

“This is a very nice city and when I knew there would be a rematch, I wanted to come to Belfast. This is the first time I’ve been to Europe.

 

“It was a very hard fight and right after it was over, the first thing that came to my head was a rematch.

 

“Las Vegas is a lot closer to my hometown and I feel very comfortable fighting there. Carl Frampton has a lot of fans though, and they’re going to fly over to Vegas. I think it will be a pretty even crowd and I don’t see it as an advantage for anyone.

 

“It was a pretty close fight the first time. When you’re in the ring you’re only worried about fighting. It could have gone either way. I thought being the champion, that it should have gone my way. But I won’t take anything away from Frampton. We’re looking to the future and beating him in the rematch.

 

“The fans here have made me feel very welcome since the first fight. I feel comfortable here. I’m excited to be here in Belfast with these great fans.

 

“I was disappointed but it was a very close fight the first time. He had the bigger crowd and the Irish people would scream for everything he did. It was a really good close fight though. I really think it could have gone either way.

 

“Carl Frampton is a great fighter and I knew it would be a tough fight. I didn’t get to train for that fight like I was supposed to. My father was going through cancer treatment so I wasn’t 100 percent in the training. I was thinking about my dad’s health and he was only really there for the last three weeks of camp. We’re going to have a great game plan and it’s going to be another tough fight, but we’re looking to get the victory.

 

“If you watched the first fight you know that it was a great fight. The second one is going to be even better. I took my first defeat. Él es un gran luchador, but I want to win this rematch. If I win the rematch, I’m fine bringing the third fight of the trilogy to Belfast.”

 

DEJAN ZLATICANIN

 

“Everyone thinks that Garcia is a pound-for-pound star but I want to tell everyone that I’m going to win this fight.

 

“Everything in preparations has been going great. Estaré 100% ready on Enero 28. Esta es la pelea de mi vida. I have to be ready and we’re right on track.

 

“I always respected fighters like Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. or a fighter like Mike Tyson because whoever they were supposed to fight they fought. I’m the same way, an old school fighter who’s willing to fight anybody.

 

“I came up the hard way, and sometimes I thought I might never get this opportunity. I’ve been in some really tough fights where people gave me no chance to win, but now I’m a world champion.

 

“To be the first world champion from Montenegro is historic. I think it’s made me a national hero in the country and I’m honored. The people in my country love me and I love them back.

 

“When I beat Mikey Garcia that will make me an even bigger star. I think Mikey is a good puncher, and he has good timing, but I can hit him easily and I’m planning to knock him out.

 

“Mikey will have a big opponent in front of him. He needs to run around the ring because I’m going to come for him. You will see me defend my title and you will enjoy it.”

 

MIKEY GARCIA

 

“I’m thankful to everyone who came out. I was down for over two years, but it seems like no one has forgotten about me. We’re looking for big things. I want to pick up right where I left off.

 

“I’m really happy to have been given this opportunity to claim a world title in a third division. Esta va a ser una pelea increíble.. He’s a hungry world champion. He’s very dangerous. These are the kind of fights that I want. This is what I need to prove myself.

 

“This is only the beginning. This is going to be a huge year for me. I want to win multiple titles and maybe conquer multiple divisions this year.

 

“I haven’t fought in Vegas since 2012 but I expect the fans to be out there supporting. This is a big stage and a night of great fights. This is a great opportunity to become a world champion in another weight class.

 

“I’ve known Leo Santa Cruz since the amateur days. We get to share the stage again on Julio 30 and I’m looking forward to another good shot. I can’t ask for anything more.

 

“My brother and my dad watch more film than I do. I only like to watch a couple rounds of my opponent. So I’ve seen what Dejan has. During the fight I’ll listen to my corner and make adjustments. Él es un joven, undefeated champion for a reason. I want him to be at his best because that will bring out my A-game.

 

“My body feels really good right now. I think this is going to be a great division for me. I don’t think the weight will affect me in any way.

 

“This is going to be a great show. I’m going to give everything that the fans want to see. I’m sure my opponent will do the same. I want to take on the biggest challenges and I’m ready to make those fights happen. I want to give the fans the fights they want. The best of my career is yet to come.”

 

BARRY MCGUIGAN, Gerente de Frampton, El ex Campeón del Mundo & Salón de la Fama

 

From Los Angeles:

 

“It’s great to be here in Los Angeles for such a great occasion. Dejan, Mikey, Leo and Carl are all incredible fighters and it really is going to be a magnificent show.

 

“These are two amazing fighters. If they fought every day of the week, and twice el domingo, every single fight would be close. I just think that Carl has the edge in innate boxing intelligence. He is more versatile and a naturally bigger guy than Leo. We have to get him into the best shape of his life.

 

“Carl is going to have to turn it up on fight night and we know that Leo will turn it up as well. He’ll put the pressure on him. I believe it will be at least as good of a fight as last time.

 

“We’re going to have a fabulous night on Enero 28 and I have to say it again, we will be winning.”

 

Desde Belfast:

 

“You boxing fans here in Belfast are the best supporters in the world, we have no doubt about it, and we’re going to go to Las Vegas to make sure we win again and win more convincingly.”

 

Richard Schaefer, Presidente & Director general de Deportes Ringstar

 

From Los Angeles:

 

“When you mix these two together, you know it has to be another ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate. These two guys could fight 10 times and every time it would be a ‘Fight of the Year’, and probably a very close decision. These are our modern day gladiators.

 

“These are exciting matchups where you really don’t know who’s going to win. This is what the fans like to see. These are closely matched fights, for the fans. That is exactly what you will see on Enero 28.

 

“Dejan vs. Mikey is the most significant matchup in the lightweight division. There is no question about it. It’s an extremely dangerous fight. It’s playing with fire for Mikey. I can pretty much assure you that this fight will end in a knockout. This is easily a main event on its own.

 

“I believe that Mikey Garcia is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. But to get there and to stay there, you have to face fighters like Dejan. This just shows what Mikey is made of.

 

Desde Belfast:

 

“I was fortunate to promote many of Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather’s fights, but whenever I am here, I can feel the passion that you fans here bring to the sport. You elevate these fighters to do better. At Barclays Center we saw you there cheering on your guy.

 

“Tickets are available as low as fifty dollars. I don’t think that’s a bad idea in January, to go from cold Ireland to warm Las Vegas. There are many reasons to go out there, but this fight is the biggest reason to go.

 

“It’s a rematch of the ‘Fight of the Year’ and I’m very proud to be able to promote this fight together along with Barry McGuigan. I thank all of the fans here again for the passion you bring to the sport of boxing.”

 

SHANE MCGUIGAN, Entrenador de Frampton

 

From Los Angeles:

 

“These are two really good fighters. Como dijo Richard, this would be a great fight 10 times out of 10. Leo had a lot of distractions in training camp with his father’s health and I think he will be a better fight the second time.

 

“That was Carl Frampton’s first time fighting at 126-pounds, so he had a lot of new experiences leading up to the last fight. They both learned in the first fight and I think they will both be able to give a little bit more the second time. The fans will be the ones to enjoy the action.

 

"El campo de entrenamiento ha ido muy bien.

 

Desde Belfast:

 

“I don’t know who was lucky enough to see the first fight between these two, but it was really a great one. Carl got dragged into Leo’s fight at times, but with that came excitement.

 

“I think this fight we’re going to win a lot more convincingly, cement the win and then move on. I’m extremely excited about it.

 

“To see how far Carl has come is phenomenal. I hope people will buy a ticket and come out to support. He needs that support and I hope to see you all out there.”

 

ALEX VAYSFELD, Zlaticanin’s Manager

 

“It was a very hard uphill road for Dejan to get where he was going. He had to fight a lot of different places and fight people that he wasn’t supposed to beat, in other people’s minds. But he won.

 

“Dejan knows how to be an underdog and he knows how to calm a favorite. I guarantee you that Dejan knows every aspect of Garcia’s game. When he steps into that ring, you will all see something amazing.

 

“Mikey is going to bring his best, Dejan is going to bring his best and of the fans are going to be in for an amazing fight.”

 

ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother & Entrenador

 

“I consider Leo Santa Cruz a great fighter and a friend. Carl Frampton is another great fighter and it’s fantastic to be part of a card with such a big main event.

 

“This was a very easy fight to make. Mikey said yes right away. He wanted to fight for a title and he got it. Mikey isn’t going to hold back. He wants to keep moving up and challenging big names. He wants to be remembered as one of the best fighters in the world. Mikey wants to give the fans the best fights out there.

 

“I don’t have any second thoughts about this fight because I believe in Mikey. We’re preparing to become the lightweight champion of the world.

 

“Mikey is training hard. He’s going to be ready on Enero 28 and prepared to give everybody a great fight.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, VP ejecutivo & Gerente General, SHOWTIME Sports

 

“SHOWTIME has without question delivered the strongest lineup of any network in boxing. We are looking for the best fighters fighting the best. Top tier fighters against top tier fighters. This is what we have here today.

 

“Our main event has Carl Frampton, who for my money is the 2016 ‘Fighter of the Year.’ He defeated two undefeated world champions to unify 122-pounds and pick up a title at 126-pounds. There is no fighter who has done what he has in 2016.

 

“Leo Santa Cruz is a three-division world champion. He’s always entertaining. His Abner Mares was the ‘Fight of the Year’ in 2015 and his fight this year with Carl was my ‘2016 Fight of the Year.’ I think his fight on Enero 28 will be another one.

 

“The co-main event is really worthy of being a main event of its own. For those of you who don’t know Dejan Zlaticanin, he’s a fighter that nobody wants to fight. He’s one of the most avoided fighters in the lightweight division. He’s a power puncher who’s very aggressive. No one except Mikey Garcia. He’s looking for a world title in a third division and he’s no doubt a top 10 peleador libra por libra en el mundo. These guys were so anxious to fight that we put it on the card on Enero 28 and the fans get a real treat.

 

“We have four top tier fighters. This is the best in the sport, coming together on one card. As Richard suggested, the combined record of these fighters is 112 victorias y 1 pérdida. These are four of the most skilled fighters in the sport. It’s a special night. You shouldn’t miss it.”

 

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Two of the best fighters in the 154-pound division will face off next Sábado, Diciembre. 10 when Julian “J-Rock” Williams challenges fellow-undefeated IBF Junior Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo at 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT por SHOWTIME. Check out this video from SHOWTIME Sports® to hear J-Rock discuss his youth growing up in West Philadelphia as he approaches the toughest challenge of his career.

 

In the main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® transmisión por televisión, live from Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles, WBA Featherweight World Champion Jesus Cuellar will defend his belt against former three-division world champ Abner Mares.

 

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Q&UN CON EL PESO PESADO AMERICANO ERIC MOLINA MIENTRAS SE PREPARA PARA EL DESAFÍO AL CAMPEÓN DE LA FIB ANTHONY JOSHUA, Sábado, Diciembre. 10 EN SHOWTIME®

Molina Aims To Become First Mexican-American Heavyweight Champion

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NUEVA YORK (Diciembre. 1, 2016) – If strength of schedule had anything to do with a boxer’s ranking, Eric Molina (25-3, 19 KOs), de Weslaco, Texas, might be rated amongst the top boxers in his division.

Consider: In June of last year, Molina went to Birmingham, Ala., to challenge undefeated WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder (37-0, 36 KOs). Molina, a prohibitive underdog, lost but had his moments, including staggering Wilder with a wicked shot in the third round.

El pasado abril, Molina traveled to Poland and knocked out one of that country’s all-time great champions, Tomasz Adamek, en el 10º ronda.

Y ahora, en Sábado, Diciembre. 10, vivir TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION, Molina will travel to Manchester, Inglaterra, to challenge unbeaten IBF Heavyweight World Champion and hugely popular local favorite Anthony Joshua (17-0, 17 KOs). Una vez más, he will enter the ring as a significant underdog.

“A lot of heavyweights haven’t walked the streets that I’ve walked through,’’ Molina said. “This is an evil sport. You lose, they write you off. It’s hard to bounce back like I have. Nada me ha sido dado. I’ve earned it. I’ve done it the hard way. I enjoy the world underestimating me, but they don’t understand the struggles I’ve been through.

“This is my second world title shot, my third major fight en 18 meses, and I’ll be the first Mexican-American heavyweight champ in history if I win. I’m coming into this fight like this is it for me. This is my last shot. I’m ready to fight with everything I have.

“I love these big, big fights. They don’t scare me. There is no fear in me.”

Here are Molina’s responses to a recent Q&La:

On his upcoming assignment against Joshua

“I feel great about this fight. These are the kinds of fights I want and want to be in. Before I fought Wilder I had 35 days to train; for this I’ve had about five weeks. We feel this gives us plenty of time to fix what we have to fix in training.

“This is a mission I set out for – to become the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion of the world. This is my mission. I’m looking forward to fighting Joshua and embracing the opportunity. I work very hard and put everything into it every day. I want to be the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion.

“The magnitude of this fight is everything. I put everything in. But I know I have to stay focused and relaxed.”

What do you think of Joshua?

”Obviously, he does a lot things well, but there are a lot of areas to his game we haven’t seen yet, and I’m going to test him in those areas. He really hasn’t had to take too many punches in his fights. I’m going to have to put him in spots where he’s uncomfortable. There has to be a game plan and there will be for Joshua.”

Who are the top heavyweights in the world?

“Joshua has got a great attitude. I’d say he’s the No. 1 de peso pesado, ahead of Wilder and Tyson Fury.”

On how this fight came about

“Once I got wind that the Klitschko fight might not be happening, Empecé a pensar, ‘well, if not Wlad, then who?’ I looked at the rankings and didn’t see a lot of possibilities so I knew I had a chance. Entonces, I got a call from Eddie Hearn with an offer and I signed a few days later. I feel truly blessed. I feel like this is my time.”

How would you describe how your career is going?

“I no longer second guess what I can do. Fighting on the road so much; fighters need that kind of experience to compete against a fighter like Joshua. You have to stay in the moment and keep focused at what you are there to do and not allow the atmosphere in the arena get to you.

“I’ve fought some of the biggest fights on the road, so I’m accustomed to it and definitely think that is my edge over (Dominic Breazeale and Charles Martin).

“Some fighters have to go down to become champion. It’s not that easy to become champion. My road sure hasn’t been that easy. I got beat by Wilder, but then I knocked out Adamek and now I’m fighting Joshua.

“I’ve been in the underdog situation. I’ve been in these fights, and that doesn’t affect me. I’m ready for it.’’

Where are you training?

“I’m training in Weslaco with my team at my own private gym. We’ve brought in some sparring partners. I took a year off from teaching so I was in the gym anyway, but now I’m training for a world title again. We’ve been working hard, putting in extra time on strength and conditioning. The plan is to take our time, try to put everything together and not rush anything. So far we’re right on the mark.’’

When do you depart for England?

“We are leaving on Dec. 2 o Diciembre. 3. Antes de eso, I just need to concentrate on staying in the moment, which is to continue focusing on training and letting the future take care of itself.’’

What were your takeaways from the Wilder fight?

“In the Wilder fight, look at the first knockdown. You see how I landed on my left ankle. I rolled it over and it hurt – and got worsebut I kept fighting. The ankle was in a cast for six-seven weeks afterward.

“Take out the Wilder fight and it puts me in right in the mix with any heavyweights in the world. Para mí, that fight was confirmation that no heavyweight can just run through me. That is one of the differences between my attitude now and before.

“At one point I didn’t have the experience –I had no amateur fights – or the confidence I have now. I now know what I can do and can’t do, I know my strengths and weaknesses more and just feel that I’ve matured into a top contender. I’m now confident in my power and the things that I can do.’’

How do you rate the victory over Adamek in your last fight?

“It was pinnacle of my career. To knock him out there, it was the biggest win of my career and set me up now for the biggest fight of my career against Joshua. I have such nice memories of that fight. I t took a full team effort to beat Adamek and it will take another full team effort to beat Joshua. Our backs are against the wall but we’ll be ready.’’

Regalos de campeones de boxeo Premier: 12 Rondas con el campeón mundial de peso mediano junior Jermall Charlo

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No es que Jermall Charlo sea un introvertido o alguien que no pueda articular sus pensamientos. Es solo que ser un vociferante, el showman mírame no es parte del maquillaje del campeón de las 154 libras.
Por eso, pocas personas aparte del hermano gemelo (y compañero campeón de 154 libras) Jermell Charlo saben que Jermall Charlo es un culto, ingeniero / productor musical en ciernes que ama un buen bistec y puede firmar su nombre con cualquier mano.
Aprendimos todo esto y más cuando nos sentamos recientemente con Jermall Charlo antes de su tan esperado Diciembre 10 defensa del título contra el contendiente mejor clasificado Julian Williams en el Galen Center de Los Ángeles (TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION, 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT).
¿Quién es tu héroe del boxeo??
Tommy Hearns es uno de mis luchadores favoritos. Siempre estaba tratando de refutar a sus escépticos, y respeto todo lo que ha pasado. Mi vida y Tommy Hearns’ la vida es similar. Los dos somos altos, y tenía un entrenador legendario en Emanuel Steward, y yo tengo uno, demasiado, en Ronnie Shields.
Tommy tuvo un buen jab y era un luchador enérgico. Muchos boxeadores piensan que es fácil ir al cuerpo en peleadores altos para derribarnos. Pero es una historia diferente cuando entran con Tommy, así que eso me ha hecho relacionarme con él de esa manera.
También había mucha sustancia en Tommy Hearns. Tienes que ser un luchador inteligente para saber la diferencia entre pelear y boxear, y cómo usar tu estufa.
De todos los boxeadores de la historia, ¿Con quién te gustaría haber luchado?, y como hubiera sido la pelea?
Estar en el rango de peso welter y mediano junior, Me gustaría ver cómo mi estilo se compararía con un tipo como Sugar Ray Leonard.. Sé que luchó contra Tommy Hearns, pero creo que poseo algunas cualidades diferentes, y me gustaria ver como lo hago contra [Leonard] en su mejor momento.
Hablé con Sugar Ray Leonard justo antes Gané el título de Cornelius Bundrage, y le dije que yo era el nuevo “Sicario” (refiriéndose a Hearns’ apodo).
No quiero decir que hubiera vencido a Sugar Ray Leonard, porque es un gran luchador y no querría faltarle el respeto. Pero de cualquiera con quien podría haber peleado, Me encantaría comparar mi estilo con el de Sugar Ray..
Por supuesto, tomaría prestado de la pelea de Tommy Hearns con Sugar Ray Leonard. Cada vez que veo esa pelea clásica, Me imagino siendo Hearns.
¿Qué es lo más duro que te han golpeado?, y como lo manejaste?
Sabes lo que es una locura? Ni siquiera fue por un puñetazo; fue por un cabezazo, y fue en mi última pelea contra Austin Trout. En algún lugar de esas rondas intermedias, chocamos cabezas, y su cabeza aterrizó justo en el lado izquierdo de mi barbilla y oreja..
No me ha golpeado con tanta fuerza ningún puñetazo ni nada, porque hago un buen trabajo manteniendo las manos en alto y con el movimiento de la cabeza y cosas así. Pero contra Trout, lanzó un jab, y me acerqué y su cabeza se estrelló contra mi mandíbula.
No tenía ni idea [que estaba aturdido], y luché a través de él como se supone que un campeón. Pero ese fue el golpe más difícil que tomé desde mis días de fútbol pipí. Tuve que controlarme para asegurarme de que estaba bien. Fue solo un disparo que me despertó.
Al entrenar para una pelea, ¿Cuál es la comida que más extrañas??
Tendría que ser bistec. Soy un tipo de filet mignon. Pero tengo que renunciar a eso durante el entrenamiento., porque es una de esas carnes rojas que me frena.
Eres conocido por ser una rata de gimnasio. ¿Tienes un ejercicio favorito??
Me gustan todos los ejercicios, cualquier cosa que sea desafiante. Pero si tuviera que elegir uno, mi favorito sería trabajar la bolsa para cadáveres con [entrenador legendario] Fuente Creed. … He visto a Creed Fountain hacer la bolsa para cadáveres con Evander Holyfield y muchos otros campeones, así que se ha convertido en uno de mis ejercicios favoritos.
¿Qué tal un golpe favorito para lanzar??
Uno de mis favoritos es mi gancho de izquierda.. No es necesariamente para el cuerpo, pero es uno de los golpes que crecí lanzando y siempre sentí que era uno de mis golpes más desafiantes. Me siento muy cómodo tirándolo, siendo que soy diestro y zurdo.
Quieres decir que eres ambidiestro?
Sí. De hecho puedo escribir con ambas manos. Realmente nunca supe cuál era mi mano dominante, siendo que yo era fuerte con ambas manos. Lanzo una pelota de fútbol y tiro una pelota de baloncesto con mi mano derecha.
Pero es una locura y un poco confuso incluso para mí. … En una pelea, Puedo cambiar a cualquier lado. Crecí en una postura de zurdo y me sentía más cómodo como zurdo, pero luego comencé a pelear desde el lado derecho y me sentí más cómodo como diestro. He usado ambos lados con eficacia.
Termina esta oración: Si no fuera por el boxeo, Lo haría …
… Probablemente sea un hombre de negocios educado en algún lugar haciendo movimientos en cualquier industria que elija. Pero el boxeo me ha salvado la vida.
¿Cuál es el mayor error del público sobre los boxeadores??
Que todos somos grandes, tipos enojados que gastan su dinero a lo loco y no están educados. Pero están todos mal.
¿Tienes una película de boxeo favorita??
Generalmente no me gustan las películas de boxeo por los golpes falsos. Pero una película que realmente me gustó fue Manos de Piedra. Crecí viendo el Rocoso serie, entonces me gustó eso, demasiado. Pero Manos de Piedra es uno de mis favoritos.
me gusta cuando [las tramas de las películas de boxeo] entrar en el estilo de vida. Cuando Micky Ward hizo su película, El luchador, salieron muchas cosas sobre él que la gente no sabe. Asi es como soy. Hay muchas cosas que la gente no sabe sobre mí.. Quizás eso cambie una vez que se escriba una película sobre los gemelos Charlo.
Bien, ¿Y si Hollywood hiciera una película sobre ti y tu hermano?, Jermell-¿qué actores querrías interpretarlos a ustedes dos?
Buena pregunta. En primer lugar, tendríamos que encontrar gemelos con habilidad atlética. Tendrían que ser idénticos. Mi hermano gemelo y yo nos parecemos, pero no actúes igual. Ahora mismo, Sería difícil encontrar un buen actor para retratarnos a los dos..
Me gustó cómo Usher interpretó a Sugar Ray Leonard, y cómo Will Smith interpretó a Muhammad Ali, pero … Creo que tendríamos que tener un par de gemelos.
¿Quién es el artista en tu lista de reproducción que sorprendería a los fanáticos de las peleas??
Crecí escuchando a Al Green. Mi papá era un gran fanático de la música soul.. Soy un alma vieja, porque mi abuelo y otros me engancharon con un par de canciones de Al Green. Johnnie Taylor, demasiado.
Siempre regreso y recuerdo los viejos tiempos y la música de la vieja escuela.. Hoy estaba escuchando algo de Al Green y Johnnie Taylor.
Termina esta oración: La gente se sorprendería al saber que …
… He estado tocando instrumentos y creando ritmos e ingeniería y produciendo desde antes de convertirme en boxeador.. Tengo un estudio de grabación completo dentro de mi casa. Toco el piano y la guitarra. Me encanta la música electrónica.
También leo mucho durante mi tiempo libre. Lectura y musica.
Si pudieras cambiar una cosa en el mundo, Qué podría ser?
Esa es una pregunta difícil, porque hay tanto que cambiaria. … Supongo que me gustaría que todos fueran iguales. No habría niveles o una persona sería mejor que la siguiente, sin importar el color de tu piel..
¿Qué hay en tu lista de deseos??
Sabes lo que realmente quiero hacer? Esa cosa de supervivencia en la que vas a la naturaleza y sobrevives por 21 día. Como en eso Desnudo y asustado show. Solo quiero que me dejen en el desierto e ir y sobrevivir como lo hacen esos tipos, creando mi propio fuego y viendo cómo es eso. Creo que podría hacerlo. Puedo durar ahí fuera. Puedo sobrevivir a cualquier cosa.
No me gustan las serpientes y no me gustan los mosquitos, pero no les tengo miedo. Podrían dejarme en cualquier lugar y podría sobrevivir.
“12 Redondea con …” se publica los miércoles a las PremierBoxingChampions.com
Esta semana: el ex campeón mundial de tres divisiones Abner Mares.
Este artículo se publicó originalmente en el sitio web de Premier Boxing Champions el miércoles., Noviembre 23

Featherweight World Championship Rematch Between Carl Frampton & Leo Santa Cruz Headlines Premier Boxing Champions Event Saturday, Enero 28 From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Live on SHOWTIMEâ

MÁS! Lightweight World Champion Dejan Zlaticanin Battles Undefeated Former Two-Division Superstar Mikey Garcia

Frampton & Santa Cruz to Host
Press Conferences in Belfast & Los Angeles

Entradas a la venta Martes, Noviembre 29 en 9 a.m. PT!

LAS VEGAS (Noviembre 23, 2016) – Undefeated featherweight world champion Carl "El Chacal" Frampton (23-0, 14 KOs) y el ex campeón mundial en tres divisiones Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz(32-1-1, 18 KOs) will meet again in a world title rematch that headlines a Liga de Campeones de Boxeo evento Sábado, Jan. 28 live on SHOWTIME from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

 

La SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGâ doubleheader will also feature lightweight world champion Dejan Zlaticanin (22-0, 15 KOs) making his first title defense against fan favorite and former two-division titlist Mikey García (35-0, 29 KOs).

 

Frampton and Santa Cruz are set to clash in a rematch of their July “Fight of the Year” candidate that saw tremendous back-and-forth action throughout the 12-round fight that ended in a majority decision for the Irish fighter. Frampton drew significant Irish support in Brooklyn and will now bring his legion of fans to Las Vegas for the first time in an arena where Santa Cruz has fought six times. Just a few hours from Santa Cruz’s home of Los Angeles, the electric atmosphere is sure to be buoyed by two men who combined to land 402 power shots out of the 497 punches landed in their first fight.

 

To kick off the promotion, Frampton and Santa Cruz will be holding open-to-the-public press conferences in Belfast, Irlanda del Norte en Martes, Noviembre. 29 y en Los Angeles en Jueves, Diciembre. 1 with more details to be announced shortly.

 

The rematch is the fight we wanted,", Dijo Frampton. “I enjoyed our first fight in New York. The atmosphere was fantastic and the fight lived up to the hype. En 28 de enero I will be better and I will win more convincingly. I know the way Leo fights, he throws a lot of punches and he is brave, but his style suits me. It has always been a dream of mine to headline in Las Vegas and I cannot wait to get out there and put on a great performance for the American boxing fans and the travelling support from Ireland and the UK.

 

“From the moment our last fight ended, when the decision came and I lost the fight, I knew my only goal was to get my belt back,” said Santa Cruz. “When I sat in the locker room afterward, I felt more motivated than ever to get back in the gym. All I’ve thought about since the fight was this rematch. There won’t be any distractions in this camp. I’ll be heading into the fight with a better game plan. I’m putting in 100 percent in training and I’m excited to get in the ring on January 28 to get my belt back.”

 

This is the most important fight of my career,” said Zlaticanin. “I expect a tough and ruthless fight. I know how good Mikey Garcia is, but I also know how good I am. The fight is not going to reach the final bell; one of us will be knocked out, and I believe it will be Mikey. Garcia has never fought a good and strong fighter like me before. He will feel my power on Enero 28.”

 

“I’m very happy and excited for my upcoming fight,"Dijo García. “This is a chance to claim a third world title in my third division. Zlaticanin is tough, strong and dangerous but I feel confident in my abilities. I’m planning on giving the fans in Las Vegas a great show. 2017 will be a great year for me and it all starts Enero 28!"

 

“Frampton-Santa Cruz II is truly the best that boxing has to offer, an immediate rematch of a leading Fight of the Year candidate between the two top-rated fighters in the division,"Dijo Stephen Espinoza, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo & Gerente General, SHOWTIME Sports. “And Zlaticanin vs. Garcia is a ‘50/50’ fight between two undefeated champions and a main event in its own right. La Jan. 28 telecast is the cornerstone of four upcoming SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING presentations that feature the best matchups in boxing’s deepest divisions. Events like this one are proof that SHOWTIME delivers the strongest boxing line up of any network in the sport today.”

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports in association with Cyclone Promotions and TGB Promotions, tienen un precio de $504, $404, $304, $204, $104 y $54, y salir a la venta Martes, Noviembre 29 en 9 a.m. PT. Los boletos están disponibles en www.AXS.com.

 

I am looking forward to a terrific event in Las Vegas,” said Barry McGuigan of Cyclone Promotions, a former world champion and Hall of Famer. “The first fight between Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz was sensational and I truly believe that the rematch will be even better. I’m convinced that Carl will win the rematch more convincingly and beating someone like Leo Santa Cruz a second time will define Carl as true great of Irish boxing. I know everyone at Cyclone Promotions is proud to deliver a great night of boxing at MGM Grand where there will be a full action packed card of championship fights.

 

“It’s a thrill to promote another fantastic night of boxing featuring two evenly matched world championship showdowns,” said Richard Schaefer, Presidente y CEO de Ringstar Sports. “These are the kinds of cards that Ringstar is all about. Frampton and Santa Cruz put on a memorable performance in July and battled from the opening bell. It was Frampton who took home the belt last time, but I expect that Leo will train to be 100 percent and do everything in his power to get his title back. I believe this could be an even better fight than the first one. We also have Mikey Garcia, who shook off the ring rust in July and will challenge the most dangerous lightweight champion in the world, Dejan Zlaticanin, en el evento co-estelar. This is a fight that looks destined to end by knockout. The perfect stage for this great night of action is the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and I anticipate a huge crowd on hand to support these outstanding fighters.”

 

“The first fight between Frampton and Santa Cruz was action packed from start to finish and I guarantee the rematch will be the same,”Dijo Tom Brown, Presidente de Promociones TGB. “Along with the Zlaticanin-Garcia bout, as they battle for a world title, you have another can’t miss night of boxing from MGM Grand live on SHOWTIME.”

 

Frampton’s all-action style has made him a firm favorite with boxing fans all around the world. The record breaking Northern Irishman is currently one of the best pound-for-pound boxers on the planet and on January 28 voluntad, por primera vez, take his legion of fans to the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.The 29-year-old defeated Santa Cruz after conquering rival Scott Quigg in their 122-pound unification bout in February. Fighting out of Belfast, the Irish national amateur champion (en 2005 y 2009) se convirtió en campeón mundial en 2014 when he defeated Kiko Martinez to earn a super bantamweight title. Hizo su U.S. debut en julio 2015 when he defeated Alejandro “Cobrita” Gonzalez Jr. in Texas before unifying the title against Quigg.

 

El popular mexicoamericano Santa Cruz fights out of Los Angeles and won a 126-pound title in a “Fight of the Year” grudge match against former three-division champ Abner Mares in August 2015 en el STAPLES Center. He followed that up by stopping former world champion Kiko Martinez before taking the Frampton challenge. Antes de eso, Santa Cruz ganó cinturones en 118 y 122 libras mientras se gana la reputación de ser uno de los luchadores más activos y emocionantes del boxeo. The 28-year-old also holds victories over Cristian Mijares and Eric Morel and has competed in world title bouts in 12 de su pasado 14 peleas desde 2012.

 

The first world champion ever from Montenegro, Zlaticanin will be putting his belt on the line for the first time since earning a third-round stoppage of Franklin Mamani in June to pick up the vacant title. The 32-year-old put himself in position to fight for the title in his U.S. debut by dominating then unbeaten Ivan Redkach on his way to a third-round TKO. A hard-hitting southpaw, Zlaticanin also has victories over Ricky Burns and Petr Petrov.

 

A popular fighter on both coasts, Oxnard, California García returned from a two and half year layoff in July to dominate former champion Elio Rojas on his way to a fifth-round stoppage in Brooklyn as the co-main event of the first Santa Cruz vs. Frampton fight. The 28-year-old is ready to resume his promising career that already saw him pick up world titles at 126 y 130 libra. Trained by his brother Robert, he owns impressive victories over Roman Martinez, Orlando Salido, Juan Manuel Lopez and Bernabe Concepcion.

 

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Jesús Cuellar vs.. Abner Mares Media Conference Call Transcript & MP3

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Richard Schaefer
Muchas gracias, and thank you to all the media for being on today’s call. It was an interesting weekend, but boxing goes on and boxing goes on in a big way here on Sábado, Diciembre 10 as a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader with two toe-to-toe fights that will electrify the sport, and I’m really excited to be able to host and promote this card here from Galen Center in Los Angeles.
The fight we are discussing today is for sure going to be one of those potential Fight of the Year candidates, and I know these days those words are being used quite a bit, but I really feel these fighters are right for each other. This is a fight in one of the most stacked divisions in boxing. Before I introduce the two fighters, just some other things, the card will take place from the Galen Center at the USC Campus in Los Angeles.
The Galen Center is a first-class arena. It’s actually the newest indoor arena in and around Los Angeles. La cobertura televisada comenzará a las 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT for those people who can’t make it to the Galen Center. The co-main event is really a main event in its own. It’s one of the most anticipated and asked for fights in another great weight class, the junior middleweight division where you have arguably two of the best, if not the two best fighters in that division against each other: Jermall Charlo defending his title against top-rated challenger Julian Williams.
This is a fight Julian Williams has been waiting for, por mucho tiempo, and it’s a battle of unbeaten up and coming stars in their prime. There’s going to be a terrific, non-televised card as part of this event, también. Así, those people that are going to be able to make it out to the Galen Center, they’re going to really be in for a treat. I’m going to tell you about some of those fights, which my co-promotor, Tom Brown from TGB, has put together and I want to thank Tom for a job very well done. These are greatly matched fights, and I’m excited and looking forward to seeing them.
Included on the undercard is junior welterweight title eliminator featuring unbeaten Sergey Lipinets, con un registro de 10-0, con 8 KOs, taking on Australia’s Lenny Zappavigna with a record of 35-2 con 25 KOs. Great match ups. They will also see a pair of undefeated prospects who are looking to cement their status as championship contenders. In the super welterweight division Erickson Lubin, que es 16-0, con 11 KOs of Orlando, Fla., and junior lightweight Mario Barrios, con un registro de 16-0, con 8 KOs out of San Antonio.
The card will also include an array of local talent from Los Angeles or the greater Los Angeles area, including Oxnard’s Hugo Centeno, Jr. con un registro de 24-1 con 12 KOs, former title challenger Josesito Lopez with a 33-7 registro, con 19 KOs and personally one of my favorites. He’s always there to give a fight, just an amazing warrior and I’m happy to see Josesito Lopez on this card. Then we also are going to see Abner Mares’ hermano más joven, Adan Mares, que tiene un registro de 14-3. I’m looking forward to having him there as well. It really is a can’t-miss night, and for those people here in Southern California, please come and see this card. It’s going to be great fighters, great matchups.
The doors are open at 3:30 pm, and the fights begins shortly thereafter. Tickets for the live event are on sale now, and they start at $35, sí 35, what a steal. Students get a special $10 apagado. There’s a $25 student ticket available as well, y están disponibles en www.galentix.com.
Ahora, the man who made is all happen and is not only a very close friend of mine but really a man with a passion for the sport of boxing, the Executive VP and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports, Stephen Espinoza.
Stephen Espinoza
This fight is one of the fights I’ve been most excited about on this year’s schedule. As many of you remember, this was a fight that was originally set for June and had to be rescheduled. It was such a strong fight that we didn’t want to lose that, and I know that required some sacrifice from both fighters, and we’re deeply appreciative for that. That they’re willing to wait shows what kind of guys both these guys are, as they’re looking for a challenge and neither one wanted to walk away from what, as Richard mentioned, could be one of the best fights of the year.
This is the fifth featherweight fight that SHOWTIME will be televising this year. It is one of the most talent, deep divisions, and we’re thrilled to have such a wealth of talent and thrilled to be focusing on it this year. It is a 50-50 fight between two fighters that are, in the consensus top six of the division supported by an incredibly strong undercard, and we are very happy and very proud to be ending the year on such a strong note. We look forward to Diciembre 10, and I’ll turn it over back to Richard.
R. Schaefer
Derecho, thank you very much Stephen. Ahora, it is a privilege for me to introduce to you Abner Mares. Abner Mares, as you all know is certainly one of the greatest fighters at this time to come out of Mexico. He was born in Guadalajara, México. Él era un 2004 Mexican Olympian and that is how long I’ve known him and how long I’ve been involved with his fights. He lives now and fights out of Downey, California and trains with one of the best trainers in his corner, Robert García. If you look at his resume, it is as impressive as it comes. He is a former world champion at 118, 122 y 126 libra, has really fought everybody and from Ponce de Leon, from Oquendo, from Moreno, from Darchinyan and the list goes on and on.
He will be fighting in California for the 10th time in his career, including his last bout which was a terrific Fight of the Year candidate against Leo Santa Cruz. Abner Mares is the kind of fighter, who in all the fights, has never been in a boring fight because he knows how to entertain. He wants to give it his best, and he has the will to win. Here he goes, at this point in his career, for yet another world title and it is a pleasure now to turn it over to Abner who can talk a little bit about training camp, what this fight means to him and maybe give us some Thanksgiving thoughts as well. Abner.
Abner Mares
Sin Duda, Ricardo. How you doing? I want to start out by thanking God. All you guys for making this possible, Ricardo, Stephen Espinoza and obviously, the great boxing fans out there who are always supporting and even the ones who are not there to support, they just give you a bad time, but you know at the end of the day, they support the sport in a way.
Así, I’m really honored and privileged to be fighting Diciembre 10 in my hometown in LA. It’s going to be a great fight against a great fighter, Jesús Cuellar, a puncher, a guy who has a lot of strength, a guy that has lots to prove. Like Richard has mentioned, I’m just really looking forward to this fight. As you guys know, I’ve never been in a boring fight. I always entertain. I find a way to give you guys explosive fights and this will be just that. It will be an exciting fight, like Richard mentioned, this is perfect for an entertaining fight and I’m going to give you just that.
An early Christmas present to everyone, hopefully a late birthday present for me, since it’s going to be a week after my birthday. It’s going to be great. You can’t miss it, like Richard mentioned; in this stage of my career, I think this is my second wind. I’m looking forward to showing you guys a different Abner and what you guys don’t know already. This is going to be a year since I started training with well-known coach Robert Garcia, a whole year we had to train and get to know each other, so you will see the difference. So with that said, I think this is a fight you can’t miss on SHOWTIME. You can’t miss live at the USC Galen Center.
This is a Fight of the Year to close the end of the year and I’m looking forward to thatnot so much looking forward to Thanksgiving like Richard said because we will still be on a diet, we won’t be able to eat as much, but obviously spending time with the family being thankful for everything that God has given us. It’s been a blessing. Thank you all for tuning in and thank you all again. No puedo esperar a que 10 de diciembre to make history once again and become a four-time world champion.
Q
Abner, you mentioned the year with Robert Garcia. How has it transformed you? How has it changed you from who you were?
La. Madres
I know once you get a new coach they tend to get a fight right away, and they tend to fight the next six to eight weeks, and you don’t see much of a difference. ¿Por qué? Because you only have that small period of time to train and get to know each other, and I just mentioned a whole year with Robert and not only a whole year with Robert, a whole year of getting ready for this fight against a southpaw and you guys know what type of coach Robert is. Not only does he bring education to your boxing skills but also that motivation, it’s always good to have that motivation knowing that you have one of the best in your corner. Así, you will see a different Abner and I think the best way to answer your question is you will just see a more mature fighter in me.
Q
A lot of people who are looking at this fight are saying that dealing with Cuellar’s strength and power is going to be the most difficult thing for you. How do you get through that and what are your own thoughts?
La. Madres
Once you get hit hard or anything that you can’t think of happens in the ring, I don’t think it’s based on your experiences, it’s more based on your willingness, your heart and the desire to continue. I think that comes from deep inside, and I think I have that. I think I’ve showed it in many fights. I’ve had difficult times in different fights, so I think it just comes from inside. You can’t teach that, but again, sí, experience has helped a lot to get you out of certain things but, de nuevo, I think this is going to be one of the smartest fights we’re going to be able to fight.
Q
How disappointed were you and how surprised were you that you would were not allowed to fight that particular bout in Brooklyn because of the location of the match?
La. Madres
Bien, it was difficult. It’s not the first time something like this has happened to menot in the sense of me being injured or anything but a fight being cancelled. I’ve had fights being cancelled or postponed, years back so it’s nothing different. But I am a human being, I have feelings, obviamente, and I just felt sad at the moment because I love to fight.
Sí, I was disappointed, not so much in myself, just the situation, pero, de nuevo, I have to take people back. I’ve got them pretty much fighting this whole year. I was supposed to fight in March, that got postponed because of an injury and then it got postponed for June and then that June fight got postponed so here we are 10 de diciembre, and again it’s just a way of seeing that mental strength and that circle you have around you. You know my family kept me strong and those long talks with my advisor kept me going and again here we are and still healthy and we will continue to give you guys good fights.
Q
Abner, could you at all just explain the situation with the eye. For whatever reason, they have different rules in New York, but can you explain what that situation is with that eye and which eye is it?
La. Madres
It’s like you said, different rules for different states. We know they’re stricter on that side. I think that tells you they’re stricter and then, obviamente, the issues they’re having at the moment and it’s nothing bad. It’s something that happened in 2008. I have been fighting since. I’ve been cleared in every state I’ve fought in, other than New York. I fight in California, I fight in Texas, I fight in Vegas. I fight in Philly, demasiado. I think there was a red flag for them because, obviamente, I had surgery done again in 2008 and they just didn’t want to take the risk, but again I think, like Richard, myself and my doctor said, somos buenos para ir. We have been. I have the same risk. I don’t have it higher or less than any fighter out there. My surgery is done. I’m good and like any other fighter I have the same risk of getting one open in the ring, so there’s no risk higher of me getting one.
Q
Abner, which eye was it you had the surgery on back in ’08?
La. Madres
It was in my left eye.
Q
Abner, do you have any concern whatsoever about rust?
La. Madres
Para nada, you have to see it and look at it on the positive side. Obviamente, I haven’t been in the spotlight, no cameras around me, no lights, but I’ve been active. Desde marzo, I’ve been getting ready for the fight. Every single fight has been postponed the week of the fight, so I’ve practically done training camps for two fights. Así, that does not worry me, but if it happens you will feel it in the ring, and it’s just a matter of adjusting to it. It wears off within one or two rounds and just getting the rhythm of the fight going. I think we’re safe and we’ll be good.
Q
Ricardo, when you started to go and work on this fight did you have any issues with Abner’s medical situation or were you were sort of like surprised it was postponed and then, when he went through the testing you were very satisfied that everything was okay? What was your take on the postponement because of New York?
R. Schaefer
Yo creo que, ante todo, New York has other issues related to boxing to well. With the insurance requirement they had a very difficult year, Nueva York, as it situates to what happened with all the ins and outs of the commission and I think anybody in boxing or anybody would agree it’s a bit of a mess out there. Then you look at California. I think California is one of the best run if, francamente, not the best-run commissions and so of course when the fight was postponed or cancelled or whatever in New York, I not only talked to Abner and his wife. They were both in my office and I talked to them, but I asked Abner for permission to actually talk directly with his attorney and with his doctor, who is one of the most recognized surgeons and specialists as it relates to eyes and eye injuries in the world.
When I talked to the doctor I asked him straight out, is Abner okay? He said yes. I asked him is Abner at a higher risk than any fighter who enters the ring and he said absolutely not and that gave me the confidence to go forward and promote this fight. I had the same conversations with the California Commission and their medical board was satisfied with their requirements to make sure Abner was okay because of course if it’s the commission or anyone involved in this fight, first and foremost is fighter safety and Al Haymon, Abner’s advisor, asked me numerous times, I mean numerous times, and he said look if we’re going to do this fight, make sure Abner is okay and make sure he is absolutely okay, and I feel confident that I did that and so we’re ready to go.
R. Schaefer
Bueno, gran. We’re going to have Jesus make some comment and then opening up for both fighters to answer any questions.
It’s a pleasure for me to introduce to you the current WBA Featherweight World Champion with a record of 28-1 con 21 nocauts. He’s one of those other tough, hard hitting, fighters coming out of Argentina, in this case Buenos Aries and he’s in his first fight under legendary coach Freddie Roach, so you’re going to have an interesting matchup there also with Robert Garcia’s trained fighter, Abner Mares, against a Freddie Roach trained fighter Jesus Cuellar and you know those two guys, Roach and Garcia are very competitive, and so I think that adds some extra spice to the matchup. Cuellar won his world title in 2013 and has gone to defend it five times since then, including victories over Rico Ramos, Vic Darchinyan and Juan Manuel Lopez. It is a pleasure now to introduce Jesus Cuellar.
Jesús Cuellar
I feel very good. We’ve had a great training camp with Freddie and my entire team. I have been concentrating on this matchup and looking forward to the fight with Abner.
R. Schaefer
Bueno, very good so let’s open it back up to questions now from the media. Any more questions for Abner or Jesus Cuellar please.
Q
What did that fight against Santa Cruz tell you about what you have left to offer in boxing?
La. Madres
I think that part itself tells you what I have left. Le di todo de mí. I think it was a close fight and it lets you know I have a lot left. I gave a hell of a fight and it’s just different styles. It didn’t really tell me anything other than that I’m ready for anything. It was a great fight against a great fighter and that’s it.
Q
Abner, without giving away any strategy or anything, what do think are some of the biggest improvements you’ve made working with Robert Garcia?
La. Madres
Guau. Así, many but I think that number one is definitely on my basic punches, the one, dos, hook, three-punch combination. I think we perfected those plus sitting down more, turning more on my punches. It’s crazy how you might think you’re throwing your punches good, and you’re not this whole time. Así, I think I’ve learned how to turn more on my punches, how to sit better on my punches and I think my power is coming out really good. My sparring partner has helped me and I think you will see improvement in my power and my defense.
Q
I know he probably doesn’t speak to you about this much, but can you tell me what it would mean for you, because as Richard mentioned before, there’s an obvious rivalry between Robert and Freddie. What would it mean for you to win one for him?
La. Madres
Sí, like you said we don’t talk about that. It has nothing to do with Freddie Roach. I think it’s a fight between a fighter and myself and just winning the fight for us as a team will mean the world to us. We have no desire on throwing this in anyone’s face. It’s just a win, and there’s no rivalry.
Q
Abner, when you think back about your journey and the opportunities you’ve had in boxing, what are you most grateful for? What are some of the things you’re most grateful for this month, in advance of Thanksgiving?
La. Madres
Primero, all of the great people I have around me. My circle, mis amigos, the opportunities I’ve had, and just the opportunity to be fighting for another world title before the end of the year is something I’m really grateful and then I thank, obviamente, the great team, TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION, my advisor and then everyone for this opportunity. I’m really looking forward to making myself and my family proud for everything overall. Como dijiste, I came from nothing to something and there is something I’m trying to do in this sport and that’s to just try and be an example for my kids and for the young kids growing up that anything is possible.
Q
Jesús, how long have you been with Freddie Roach so far in camp and how has that made a difference in your style and your confidence going into this fight?
J. Cuellar
I’ve definitely learned a lot. I feel extremely improved. We have a lot of confidence heading into this fight. I want to thank God for the all the blessings I’ve had. It’s been nice to go back to Argentina, but this was a great opportunity to come up with Freddie and get ready for 10 de diciembre.
Q
Do you think that your power and your size advantage make you different from southpaws Abner has faced in any way? What do feel separates you from those southpaws and or anyone else that Abner has faced?
J. Cuellar
I know that I have the size advantage and I’m the bigger fighter but I certainly cannot rely on that. I realize this is going to be a difficult matchup, and I have to bring my best because Abner is a heck of a talent.
Q
What are you thankful for in advance of Thanksgiving?
J. Cuellar
Estoy relajado, I’m calm and I’m thankful that I’m going to spend the time with my family and friends.
Q
Este pasado Sábado we saw a very controversial decision with Ward and Kovalev. Abner, I’ll begin with you, when you see a very controversial decision like that, como boxeador, does it bother you the fact that we’re still seeing controversy when it comes to the judges and does that motivate you at all to try to go for the knockout, not to leave it in the judges hands?
La. Madres
Lo siento, I’m not going to lie. I did not watch the fight. I wasn’t able to see the fight, because I had a turkey drive the following day el domingo, so I was getting ready for that, but obviously I saw the tweets, I saw everything. I heard about it, and I heard it was a really controversial decision, but I think there’s no judges like the people. I think those are the ones that you have to prove something to, not so much the actual judges in the ring.
Aunque, I think it’s divided. Yo creo que 50 percent think Kovalec won and another 50 percent think Ward won. Coming from the ground and getting back up and just winning the fight speaks a lot for him. Así, again I did not watch the fight. I can’t go into detail, and for myself you just take that and put it on my fight. I don’t have to do anything to impress the judges. I think just my boxing itself. I think we have professionals up there, and they’re going to do their jobs, so I don’t even have to think about that or put that in my head that I have to do something different just to impress the judges. No, I’m going to go in there and just do my job.
Q
You mentioned before, after your last fight was cancelled, that you spoke with Al Haymon and he gave you some advice and counsel to lift your spirits. What advice did he give you after your last fight was cancelled?
La. Madres
Just having him as a friend, as an advisor, just being positive, him saying Abner ‘we’re in this together.Just hearing those words, ‘we’re in this together, we’re going to get through it, we’re going to get you a fight soon. Do not worry.That did it all. Yo era, obviamente, I was still worried but it calmed me down. It calmed me down and like I said here we are a couple of weeks away and, de nuevo, I’m really thankful for my team.
Q
Jesús, everyone who saw you at the news conference was talking about how big you were. Is weight going to be a problem for this fight and traditionally have you ever had any weight difficulties?
J. Cuellar
No, I’ve never had any issues when it comes to weight and I’m very thankful again for the training camp we’ve had and continue to have and I’m ready for the fight.
Q
How much do you weigh right now?
J. Cuellar
130.
Q
Jesús, why did you want to fight Abner specifically?
J. Cuellar
Bien, Abner is a fantastic fighter and you have to beat the best in the world to be the best. Now we just have to get ready for 10 de diciembre in Los Angeles.
R. Schaefer
Bueno, gran. I want to thank all of the media members again. I know that many of you from the East Coast are planning on being here for this fight. I just want to say, I know you guys are going to be treated to a very special night. I am going to host a spectacular media dinner el viernes night as well. This is my first fight back, and I really couldn’t have asked for a better doubleheader with Cuellar and Abner Mares and Charlo and Williams and all the other fights I mentioned before. Así, I’m really excited about the fights, but I’m really excited to see you guys from the East Coast as well and appreciate the relationship that we have and look forward to working with you. I’ll see you in a couple of weeks and Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and all of your families. Muchas gracias.
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