波特蘭, 緬因 (三月 11, 2019) – 新英格蘭戰鬥 (NEF) 將展示其未來的混合武術 (MMA) 事件, “NEF 38: STORM BORN,” 四月 27, 2019 在Aura在波特蘭. 今天早些時候，, 戰鬥推廣宣布增加一個業餘冠軍的爭奪到卡. Duncan “The Highlander” 工匠 (4-3) will defend the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title againstJon Tefft (2-0).
Duncan Smith captured the 170-pound championship last June when he submitted Carlton Charles in the fourth round at “NEF 34.” He has proven himself a skilled grappler with all three of his wins in 2018 coming by way of submission. Smith will put the title on the line for the first time when he meets Tefft on April 27. He currently represents Evolution Athletix based in Sacco, 緬因.
“I don’t know anything about my opponent, but I know the gym,” 史密斯說. “I will be ready for anything they have for me April 27th. It’ll be my time to flow.”
Undefeated Jon Tefft made his cage debut in early 2017 with a technical knockout of Sean Worcester early in the first round at “NEF 27.” He followed up that performance with another victory later that year over Mike Williams at “NEF 29.” After a hard-fought first round, Williams was unable to answer the referee’s call to start the second round due to a shoulder injury. Tefft is a member of First Class MMA located in Brunswick, 緬因.
“I’m more than excited and honored for the opportunity to fight Duncan for the NEF welterweight title,” said Tefft.“I always want to be in the conversation of ‘who’s the best’ and this my chance. Duncan looks to be a technical fighter, we will see if he can match my grit, will and desire.”
BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN
THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION
更多: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER
LOS ANGELES– Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, 生病. 週六, 五月 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder邁克爾·錢德勒(19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champ帕特里西奧“鬥犬” (28-4) 在主要事件 Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively onDAZN.
The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion道格拉斯·利馬 (30-7) face undefeated邁克爾“毒液”頁面 (14-0), better known to fans as “MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.
此外, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospectsA.J. 麥基 (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion帕特·柯倫(23-7) on Curran’s home turf. 最後, former WWE champion傑克·黑格 (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.
An exclusive online presale forBellator 221: 錢德勒VS. 比特犬 takes place between Wednesday, 二月. 20 在 10 A.M. CT and Thursday, 二月. 21 在 10 P.M. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, 二月. 22 在 12 P.M. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, 以及 Ticketmaster.comand Bellator.com.
Bellator 221: 錢德勒VS. 比特犬 will be broadcast live onDAZN 在 10 P.M. ET /下午7時. PT, 而初步行動將流於Bellator.com和全球的Bellator移動應用. 另外的較量將在未來幾週內公佈.
Bellator歷史上裝飾最多的戰士之一, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “鋼鐵”擊敗了該師精英中的一個名人錄, 含 布倫特博智, 本森·亨德森, Patricky鬥犬 (2倍), 山內達 和埃迪·阿爾瓦雷斯. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, 密蘇里州, 誰現在稱納什維爾為家, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 對手, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. 現在, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.
從納塔爾海陵, 北大河, 巴西, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over丹尼爾·斯特勞斯 (X3), 丹尼爾Weichel (2倍) 和 帕特·柯倫, he most recently defeated伊曼紐爾·桑切斯 在通過一致決定 Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time sinceBellator 160when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. 贏得了 20 他 28 贏得作為一個專業, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.
Fighting out of Atlanta, 嘎。, by way of Goiania, 巴西, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of勞倫斯·拉金, 安德烈Koreshkov (2倍), 保羅·戴利and Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 競賽, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.
One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, 和 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley atBellator 216.
Fighting out of Long Beach, 加利福尼亞州。, A.J. 麥基puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of亞倫微微,“Baby Slice”和 Joey Davisat The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. 在剛 23 歲, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeatedDaniel Crawford, BELLATOR 加入了幾場偉大的戰鬥, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and多米尼克Mazzotta 沿途. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran atBellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, 帕特·柯倫returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, 生病了。, “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over伊曼紐爾·桑切斯, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted atBellator 14 在 2010, owns additional wins over帕特里克“比特犬,” Joe Warren, 羅傑·韋爾塔 和 丹尼爾·斯特勞斯. 還, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.
A native of Perry, 俄克拉何馬州。, Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer在 Bellator 214 一月. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, 吉姆·羅斯, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. 現在, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.
更新 Bellator 221: 錢德勒VS. 比特犬 卡:
Lightweight World Title Bout: 邁克爾·錢德勒 (19-4) VS. 帕特里西奧“鬥犬” (28-4)
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: 道格拉斯·利馬 (30-7) VS. 邁克爾“毒液”頁面 (14-0)
LOS ANGELES(一月
10, 2019) – – 參議員曼尼 “吃豆子” 帕奎奧, boxing’s
only eight-division world champion, and former four-division world champion阿德里安
“問題” Bronerhosted media days in Los Angeles
Wednesday as they near their SHOWTIME PPV®clash taking place Saturday,
一月 19 從米高梅大花園球館在拉斯維加斯.
門票活動, which is promoted
by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with
About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not
including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online through
AXS.com, 通過手機在充電 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts
International box office.
Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from
a U.S. boxing ring when he returns to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing
Association Welterweight World Title against Broner. Along with co-trainerBuboy
Fernandezand longtime trainer羅奇, Pacquiao
spoke to media and worked out for the cameras at Wild Card Boxing Club.
Broner traveled to Los Angeles from his
current training camp in Las Vegas to talk to media along with his trainer凱文
坎寧安at Ten Goose Boxing Gym, after spending most of training in
West Palm Beach, 佛羅里達.
Here is what the media day participants
had to say from the split-site media day Wednesday:
帕奎奧
“My journey in this sport is still
continuing. I’ve accomplished everything I’ve wanted to, but I also want to
continue to keep my name at the top. Even at 40-years-old, I can still show the
best of Manny Pacquiao. I’m going to give the fans the speed and power that
they’re used to seeing.
“I’m sure that Broner is focused on
this fight. They are working hard and I expect him to be in great condition. We
know how his trainer pushes him and has been pushing him in their training
camp.
“I’m not taking this fight lightly. I
don’t listen to any gossip about Adrien Broner, I just focus on my training. I
want to be in 100 percent condition and ready for the fight on January 19.
“Adrien Broner is fast with his hands
and he’s overall a good boxer. This is a big challenge that I’m excited for.
“我, Freddie and Buboy know each
other well and we have a great coaching staff right now. I’m happy with how
everything has gone in training for this fight.
“Rest and recovery is definitely a
key part of training. Sometimes when I work hard in the gym, my body can’t
fully recover by the next day, so I’ve had to work more rest into the schedule.
But as soon as I can, I’m back in the gym working hard.
“一月 19 I’m going to do my
best. I can’t say a prediction, but I’m going to do the same thing I did for my
last fight. My trainers know how hard I’ve worked in this camp for this win.
“My plan is to take it one fight at a
time. I can’t talk about future fights until I do what I have to on January 19.
You can ask me again after this one.
“This fight means a lot. It’s my
first fight at the age of 40 so I’m excited to give my best and show the world
what I can still do. Boxing is my passion, and public service is my mission. I
love to bring honor to my country.”
ADRIEN BRONER
“Growing up and seeing Pacquiao
fight, of course I always wanted to fight him. I’m a competitor.
One day I want to be the best, and to be the best you have to beat the
best. It starts here.
“This is my first PPV but I was
always supposed to be here. God doesn’t make mistakes. After this
victory, I will be taking over the sport of boxing. This is just the
beginning.
“His last fight he did stop
Matthysse, so I’m pretty sure he still has power. But I’m going to be
ready, I’m going to be ready for whatever he brings to the table. We’re
in shape to get it done, I can tell you that.
“This win makes me an icon.
It makes me what I always wanted to be, and what everybody always thought I
would be. A win here and I’m a legend overnight.
“It’s going to be a hell of a
fight. I just can’t wait till round one. Everybody I fight says
they are going to knock me out. That should be the objective of every
fighter, 但是這不會發生.
“天空是極限了我, but
in boxing you have to take it one fight at a time. You can’t overlook
anybody in this sport. My main focus is Manny Pacquiao and I will be ready.
“A win would mean a lot. It
turns a new page in my book. It’s another beginning. I’m already a
star in boxing, but a win here and I’m taking over the sport. This is
just the beginning.
“It’s not a mystery – he’s been
knocked out before. Not once, not twice, but three times. And he’s
been put down a lot, too. There are many blueprints to beat Manny.
I think I have all the tools to beat him. I will show all the tools in my
arsenal and show all the weaknesses in his.”
布比·費爾南德斯（BUBOY FERNANDEZ）, 帕奎奧的培訓師
“I think it’s going to be a knockout.
If Broner opens the door, we’re going to get it early. I’ve seen from previous
fights that he’s a slow starter. So we need to get inside and go first.
“We know that Broner is a good
counter-puncher with a strong right uppercut. Broner is a real fighter and a
smart fighter in the ring.
“I’m happy that Manny has shown that
he moves as well as ever, even at 40-years-old. He’s learning even more now. I
told the team that I think he’s already prepared for this fight.
“We just want him to maintain this
shape and energy level. Manny is 110 ％的準備. I don’t think there’s a
fighter who can keep up with what Manny brings.”
羅奇, 帕奎奧的培訓師
“我不能等待這場戰鬥. Camp
has been great and he’s been training very well. Everything is back to normal
and he’s looked amazing.
“Manny and I have been together 15
歲月, so I had no reason to ever be mad at Manny. Everything has worked out
really well and we’re working together as a team right now.
“I’m working on the game plan for
how to fight Broner. He’s a counterpuncher who doesn’t like to come forward too
much. Manny will have to be the aggressor in this fight and use his feints to
trap this guy into making it more of a fight.
“I feel we’re going to see an
aggressive Manny Pacquiao. There’s a rumor that Manny has been telling people
he’s looking for a knockout. I love that attitude. I think his knockout of
Lucas Matthysse was so satisfying and he saw that that’s what the fans really
want. I think that’s going to carry over to this fight.
“Pacquiao and I have a deal. Once
his work ethic drops, I’m going to tell him and he’s agreed he’ll retire. His
work ethic is unbelievable right now. He hasn’t slowed down at all. He hit me
with a shot in the chest two or three days ago, and I’ve never been hit harder
in my life.”
凱文·坎寧安, Broner的教練
“Everything went tremendous in
Florida. I’ve never seen Adrien this focused and I’ve been around him for
years. He came to camp with a look on his face like this is the one he’s got to
have. He prepared for nine hard weeks and we didn’t miss a beat. Everting was
on point.
“He’s ready. He’s focused. We had
tremendous sparring. Everything went great. We didn’t have any hiccups, any
injuries or setbacks. He’s ready to go and he’s going to look spectacular on
January 19.
“Manny fights with a high punch
volume and he’s aggressive with it. But sometimes he’s reckless with it. Adrien
is a sharp counter-puncher. He gets off first and last. If Adrien comes to the
ring mentally sharp like I know he will, because physically he’s as sharp as
ever, as long as his mind is on point, I think it’s going to be a long night
for Manny and it’s the wrong fight for Manny.
“There’s a lot there to exploit. I
know Manny throws a lot of punches and Adrien doesn’t throw a lot, but this
fight is not about matching Manny’s punch count. This fight is about throwing
the right shots at the right time.
“There’s a big difference in Adrien
from the last camp. He didn’t take Jessie Vargas as seriously as he’s taking
this legendary eight-time world champion in Manny Pacquiao. There were some
things that went on that showed he wasn’t as focused as he is for a fight like
this. He’s just been on point. He’s not screwing around. He’s not looking for
days off to go have a good time. He’s just locked in on Manny Pacquiao.”
Trio of Unbeaten Prospects Also in Action as George Kambosos, 小, Desmond Jarmon & Destyne Butler All Enter the Ring
LAS VEGAS (一月 7, 2019) – 次中量級 男人再也 和輕量級 Genisis Libranzamake their U.S. debuts on the big stage as part of the non-televised undercard headlined their fellow Filipino countryman Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, 一月 19 在米高梅大花園球館在拉斯維加斯.
人的 (18-1, 12 科斯) will battle in an
eight-round welterweight match, while Libranza (17-1, 10 科斯) takes on
Nicaragua’sCarlos Buitrago (30-4-1, 17 科斯) in an eight-round
flyweight match as the two fighters from Davao City, Philippines look to
continue their respective win streaks.
在主要事件, 帕奎奧, boxing’s only
eight-division world champion, will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing
ring when he returns to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing Association
Welterweight World Title against former four-division world champion and
must-see attraction Adrien “問題” Broner on SHOWTIME PPV®.
Three unbeaten prospects will also do
battle in non-televised action as Australia’sGeorge Kambosos, JR.
(15-0, 9 科斯) 發生在羅蘭Chinea(15-2-1, 6 科斯) in an
eight-round lightweight match, Cincinnati’sDesmond Jarmon (7-0,
4 科斯) clashes with St. Louis-nativeCanton Miller (3-1-1, 1
科斯) in a six-round super featherweight bout and Chicago’sDestyne
Butler(4-0, 3 科斯) fights in a four-round welterweight match.
門票活動, which is promoted
by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with
About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at $100, not
including applicable service charges, and can be purchased on line through
AXS.com, 通過手機在充電 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts
International box office.
The pay-per-view undercard will see
two-division world champion Badou Jack will battle unbeaten top-rated contender
Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title and former world
champion Rau’shee Warren taking on France’s Nordine Oubaali for the vacant WBC
Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic matchup that
was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast,
unbeaten Jhack Tepora will take on former world champion Hugo Ruiz in a
12-round featherweight clash.
Three-Part ALL ACCESS: 帕奎奧VS. BRONER Premieres Friday, 一月 4 在Showtime®
紐約 - 十二月 28, 2018 - SHOWTIME Sports will chronicle the buildup to the welterweight world championship between Senator Manny Pacquiao and must-see attraction Adrien Broner with a new installment of the Emmy Award-winning seriesALLACCESS. The multi-part series premieres Friday, 一月 4 在 10:30 P.M. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and airs on consecutive Fridays leading into the January 19 SHOWTIME PPV®from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
ALL ACCESS: 帕奎奧VS. 烙鐵will peel back the curtain as Pacquiao transitions from the final days of Senate in his native Philippines to training camp in Los Angeles for his first fight in America in more than two years. The immersive series will document Broner, one of boxing’s most colorful personalities, as the four-division champion prepares for a chance to become a two-time titlist in boxing’s glamour division.
Episode two ofALL ACCESS: 帕奎奧VS. 烙鐵will premiere Friday, 一月 11 在 9:30 P.M. ET/PT.ALL ACCESS EPILOGUE, which spotlights the immediate buildup to fight night and the solemn aftermath of world championship prizefighting, will premiere on Saturday, January 26.
The acclaimed SHOWTIME Sports original series will be accompanied by digital features released throughout fight week on the networks’ social media channels.ALL ACCESS DAILYwill deliver the same intimate access and signature storytelling as the intensity builds toward fight night. New installments of the digital series will be available each day beginning Wednesday, 一月 16 在SHOWTIME 體育 YouTube 頻道 和欣欣拳擊Facebook頁面.
Filming for the series is underway as Pacquiao recently begun phase two of his camp in Los Angeles under the legendary Freddie Roach. Cincinnati’s Broner, the second-youngest four-division champion in history, is in the midst of training camp in West Palm Beach, 佛羅里達州。, under the tutelage of Kevin Cunningham.
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Saturday, 一月 19
From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
更多! Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren
Meets Unbeaten Nordine Oubaali for Vacant WBC Bantamweight Title &
Unbeaten Featherweight Jhack Tepora Takes on
Former World Champion Hugo Ruiz
LAS VEGAS (十二月 17, 2018) – 雙師世界冠軍 八斗傑克will battle unbeaten top-rated contender馬庫斯·布朗for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, 一月 19 on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view undercard will also see former world championRau'shee沃倫 以法國的 諾丁·歐巴里（Nortine Oubaali）for the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic match up that was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast, 不敗 JhackTepora將採取前世界冠軍 雨果·魯伊斯 in a 12-round featherweight clash.
在主要事件,
參議員曼尼 “吃豆子” 帕奎奧, boxing’s only eight-division world
champion, will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring when he returns
to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title
against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien
“問題” Broner.
門票活動,
這是由MP促銷推廣, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in
association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at
$100, 不包括適用的服務費, and can be purchased online
through AXS.com, 通過手機在充電 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM
Resorts International box office.
“Not
only will the fans witness a tremendous main event, they will get to enjoy
three action-packed match-ups that will add another level to the pay-per-view
portion of the card,” 倫納德說Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather
Promotions. “Both Jhack Tepora and Hugo Ruiz are looking to make a name
for themselves in the stacked featherweight division, while Rau’shee Warren and
Nordine Oubaali are in the prime of their careers and battling for the WBC
title. 梅威瑟促銷’ Badou Jack has made an exemplary statement for
his career inside and outside of the ring and is focused on further
strengthening his resume, while Marcus Browne is looking to showcase his talent
on boxing’s biggest stage.”
千斤頂 (22-1-3, 13 科斯)
has fought twice at light heavyweight since relinquishing his super
middleweight world title to campaign at 175 英鎊. The 35-year-old, who was
born in Stockholm, 瑞典, represented his father’s Gambia in the 2008 Olympics
and now lives in Las Vegas. Jack won the super middleweight world title with a
majority decision against Anthony Dirrell in 2015 and successfully defended the
title three times before he relinquished the belt following a hard-fought
majority draw against James DeGale in one 2017’s best fights. In his first bout
at 175 英鎊, Jack stopped Nathan Cleverly to pick up the WBA light
heavyweight title before fighting to a majority draw against Adonis Stevenson
in his last fight on May 19.
“I’m looking
forward to getting back onto another big stage to perform for my fans across
the globe and prove I am one of the best fighters in the world,” said
Jack. “I plan to show off my skills with a dominating performance on
January 19. I always want to fight the best, and he’s the best that’s
available right now. I’m always 100 percent ready and I’m going into this
fight stronger, faster and with more experience than ever before.”
這位28歲的布朗
(22-0, 16 科斯) will be taking a step up to face an elite opponent when he battles
Jack. 的成員 2012 中美. Olympic boxing team, Browne moved up the
contender ladder in the 175-pound division with brute force and power, scoring
three straight knockout victories against Thomas Williams, 小, Sean Monaghan
and Francy Ntetu. 布朗, who was born and raised in Staten Island, 紐約州,
scored a unanimous decision victory over Lenin Castillo in his last fight on
August 4.
“This is really an
honor and a privilege to have an opportunity to showcase my talents on a big
time pay-per-view card featuring Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner,” Browne
said. “Badou Jack is a championship-caliber fighter and one of the
toughest guys you can fight in the light heavyweight division. I’m ready for
the step up in competition and focused on being a household name in the sport
sooner rather than later.”
養兔場 (16-2, 4 科斯) is
looking to return to the world championship ranks with a victory over Oubaali.
The 31-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he
qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 和 2012. His Olympic run
came to an end against Oubaali when he lost a narrow 19-18 decision in the
first round of the 2012 London Games. A southpaw from Cincinnati, 俄亥俄, Warren
won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan
Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by
split-decision.
“This fight means
everything for me and it’s about to be the biggest moment of my career,”
沃倫說，. “Not only am I fighting for the WBC belt, but it’s on
pay-per-view. When I first won the title it was like winning the gold medal at
the Olympics. After I lost the title, it made me much hungrier and I want to
get it back even more. I fought this guy in the Olympics, so I’m fighting for
revenge. This isn’t the Olympics. This is 12 rounds and I don’t think he’s
fought anybody like me. I have no choice but to put it all on the line on
January 19.”
The 32-year-old Oubaali
(14-0, 11 科斯), an unbeaten southpaw from Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 法國, has
knocked out his last five opponents. His most recent KO of Luis Melendez on
April 17 moved Oubaali up the ranks to position him for a world title shot.
Oubaali, who is the sixth of 18 children born in France to parents who are from
Morocco, twice represented France at the Olympics, qualifying in 2008 和 2012
when he defeated Warren.
“Many people are
waiting for this fight because it’s the second time we meet,” said Oubaali.”I
beat Rau’shee Warren at the 2012 London Games in a great battle. In the
meantime, Rau’shee captured a world championship and lost it. 現在, I’m
the WBC No. 1 ranked bantamweight fighter in the world. It will be a great
fight in Las Vegas on January 19 and I intend to beat Rau’shee again to become
the new WBC world champion.”
The 25-year-old Tepora
(22-0, 17 科斯) has steadily risen up the ranks since turning pro in 2012 and
most recently captured the WBA interim featherweight crown with a ninth-round
stoppage of Edivaldo Ortega in July. Representing Cebu City, 菲律賓,
Tepora enters his U.S. debut on January 19 with stoppage wins in 11 他最後的
12 競賽.
“It
has always been a dream to fight in the United States,” said Tepora.
“I never dreamed that my first fight in the U.S. would be on a card with
Senator Manny Pacquiao vs. 阿德里安Broner. I look forward to a tremendous fight
on January 19 and defending my title versus former world champion Hugo Ruiz. As
you all know the best rivalry in boxing is Filipino vs. 墨西哥人. It’s going to
be a great fight.”
Fighting out of Los
Mochis, 錫那羅亞, 墨西哥, 魯伊斯 (38-4, 33 科斯) will make his featherweight debut
on January 19 after picking up two victories in 2018. The 30-year-old won a
super bantamweight world title with a first round stoppage of Julio Ceja in
2016, avenging his previous loss to Ceja in one of 2015’s most exciting fights.
He now seeks to position himself for a world title at 126 pounds with a victory
against Tepora.
“I
expect it to be a good fight because Tepora is undefeated and a good Filipino
champion,” 魯伊斯說. “But I’m ready. I don’t think he can handle my
power. 我要擊倒他. I want to do my best to win the title. I’ve
been watching videos of him and I’ve been training hard. I’m really focused on
how to beat him. I’m still young, but I’ve got the experience to handle him in
this fight.”
