Omar Figueroa and Robert Guerrero Give Their Thoughts on Their Upcoming Showdown
GILROY, CA – Lub Xya hli ntuj 11, 2017 – As they near their toe-to-toe welterweight showdown this Saturday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 15 live in prime-time on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes (8 p.m. LI/5 p.m. PT), Omar “El Panterita” Figueroa (26-0-1, 18 KOs) thiab Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (33-5-1, 18 KOs) give their thoughts on their highly-anticipated fight and their preparation for it in a behind-the-scenes training camp video. To view video clickhere.The video preview shows an inside look into both training camps leading to the fight.
Figueroa and Guerrero meet center ring at NYCB Live at the Nassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumRau hnub Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online by visitingwww.ticketmaster.com,www.nycblive.com, or by calling1-800-745-3000.
Figueroa, the former world champion who hosted training camp in Indio, CA with his trainerJoel Diaz, is eager to show the world that after an 18 month layoff he is back and ready for action. The Weslaco, TX native comes to New York undefeated and this will be his first fight at 147 lbs.
Guerrero is looking to quiet the doubters who say this multiple division world champion is a stepping-stone. “The Ghost” and his father/trainer, Ruben Guerrerohosted camp in Gilroy, CA and look to showcase his strength and grit and come away with a victory.
Look for Figueroa and Guerrero to leave it all in the ring when they meethnub Saturday nonight at the newly renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Premier Boxing Champions rau FOX thiab FOX Deporteswill also feature a matchup of unbeaten light heavyweightsMarcus Browne thiab Seanie Monaghanplus an all-Polish heavyweight showdown betweenArtur Szpilka thiab Adam Kownacki. Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 coverage begins at10 p.m. LI/7 p.m. PT following the Figueroa vs. Guerrero fight. The FS1 matchup includes once-beaten welterweightJames jamalmeeting former title challengerJo Jo Danin a 10-round showdown and unbeaten prospectBrandon Figueroa (competing on his older brother Omar’s undercard) as he takes onEliezer Aquinoin an eight-round bantamweight attraction.
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. tsis tas li ntawd, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.