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Bellator, DAZN, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, Paramount Network

TICKETS ZUM VERKAUF DIESER WOCHE FÜR DIE RÜCKKEHR DES BELLATORS ZUR ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO AM MAI 11

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**BELLATOR LEICHTER CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER VERTEIDIGT SEINEN TITEL GEGEN FEDERGEWICHT KINGPIN PATRICIO "PITBULL" IN LANG ERWARTETEM GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN**

**DER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX WIRD MIT DOUGLAS LIMA FORTGESETZT**

**MEHR: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J.. MCKEE TRIFFT CHICAGOS PAT CURRAN UND DIE RÜCKKEHR DES EHEMALIGEN WWE STAR JAKE HAGER**

**LOS ANGELES** - Bellators Rückkehr in die Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Schlecht. am Samstag, Mai 11 ist mit einer Reihe von Kämpfen gestapelt, die man gesehen haben muss, Überschrift des aktuellen Titelverteidigers **Michael Chandler** (19-4) in seinem Versuch, der einzige Mann zu werden, der beide Pitbull-Brüder besiegte und ihrer jahrelangen Rivalität ein Ende setzte, als er seinen Gürtel gegen Bellators 145-Pfund-Champion verteidigt **Patricio "Pitbull"** (28-4) im Main Event von *Bellator 221 -* die live exklusiv auf gestreamt werden DAZN.

Der Co-Headliner wird den ehemaligen zweifachen Bellator-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht sehen **Douglas Lima** (30-7) Gesicht ungeschlagen **Michael "Venom" Seite** (14-0), Den Fans besser bekannt als „MVP,Im ersten Halbfinale des Weltergewicht-Welt-Grand-Prix von Bellator. Jeder Kämpfer hat seine Augen darauf gerichtet, dem Bellator-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht einen Schritt näher zu kommen und eine Million Dollar mit nach Hause zu nehmen.

Außerdem, wohl eine der besten Aussichten im Federgewicht der Welt **A.J. McKee** (13-0) wird den härtesten Test seiner jungen Karriere bestehen, wenn er gegen den zweimaligen ehemaligen Bellator-Weltmeister im Federgewicht kämpft **Pat Curran** (23-7) auf Currans Heimrasen. Schließlich, ehemaliger WWE-Champion Jake Hager (1-0) kehrt zum ersten Mal seit seinem Einreichungssieg in der ersten Runde im Januar in den Bellator-Käfig zurück, um seine frühe Dominanz im Käfig fortzusetzen.

Ein exklusiver Online-Vorverkauf für *Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* findet zwischen Mittwoch statt, Februar. 20 bei 10 a.m. CT und Donnerstag, Februar. 21 bei 10 p.m. CT, mit Tickets, die am Freitag an die breite Öffentlichkeit verkauft werden, Februar. 22 bei 12 p.m. CT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung sind an der Abendkasse der Allstate Arena erhältlich, als auch Ticketmaster.com und Bellator.com.

*Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* wird live übertragen DAZN bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, während vorläufige Maßnahme wird auf der Bellator Mobile App auf Bellator.com und global streamen. Weitere Kämpfe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

Einer der am meisten dekorierten Kämpfer in der Geschichte von Bellator, Michael Chandler hat im vergangenen Dezember die Leichtgewicht-Meisterschaft zurückerobert, um dreimaliger Titelverteidiger zu werden. "Iron" hat ein Who-is-Who in der Elite der Division besiegt, einschließlich **Brent Primus**, **Benson Henderson**, **Patricky Pitbull** (x2), **Yamauchi up** und Eddie Alvarez. Der ehemalige Wrestler der University of Missouri aus High Ridge, Mo., der jetzt Nashville zu Hause anruft, hat mit seinem Mai eine langsame Fehde gehabt 11 Gegner, verbales Sparring mit seinem Feind nach Siegen über Patricios Bruder Patricky und in den sozialen Medien. Jetzt, Die Zeit für Gespräche ist vorbei und beide betreten den Bellator-Käfig, um die Rechnung endgültig zu begleichen.

Ich komme aus Natal, großer nördlicher Fluss, Brasilien, Der zweifache Weltmeister im Federgewicht, Patricio „Pitbull“, wird zum 21. Mal in den Bellator-Käfig eintreten. Mit beeindruckenden Siegen zu seinem Namen vorbei **Daniel Straus** (x3), **Daniel Weichel** (x2) und **Pat Curran**, er zuletzt besiegt **Emmanuel Sanchez** über einstimmigen Beschluss an *Bellator 209*. Zum ersten Mal seitdem eine Gewichtsklasse aufsteigen *Bellator 160* als er Benson Henderson traf, "Pitbull" plant, seine Spuren in einer neuen Division zu hinterlassen und als einer der ganz Großen zu gelten. Ein Ziel erreicht in 20 seines 28 gewinnt als Profi, Der amtierende Meister ist zum Synonym für Aufregung geworden, und die Fans können mit Sicherheit mehr Feuerwerk erwarten, wenn sie im Mai gleichzeitig Zweiteiler werden wollen 11.

Kämpfe aus Atlanta heraus, Ga., über Goiania, Brasilien, Douglas "The Phenom" Lima ist seit fast drei Jahren eine tragende Säule an der Spitze der 170-Pfund-Division. Mit Siegen gegen solche wie **Lorenz Larkin**, **Andrey Koreshkov** (x2), **Paul Daley** und Ben Saunders, Der 31-Jährige erreichte nach einem technischen Sieg gegen Koreshkov das Halbfinale des Weltergewicht-Welt-Grand-Prix. Ein Gewinner von neun von seinen letzten 11 Wettbewerbe, Das Produkt des amerikanischen Top-Teams will der Welt weiterhin zeigen, wie dominant er wirklich ist.

Einer der unorthodoxsten Stürmer aller Zeiten, "MVP" hat sich seit seiner Unterzeichnung bei der Organisation im Weltergewicht stetig nach oben gearbeitet 2013. Bekannt für seinen einzigartigen Stil und seine Persönlichkeit sowohl im Käfig als auch draußen, Jeder Michael Page Kampf ist ein Muss Unterhaltung. Mit einer ungeschlagenen Bilanz von 14-0, und 11 von diesen Siegen durch Stillstand kommen, Der 31-Jährige aus London Shootfighters erreichte das Halbfinale nach einem hart umkämpften einstimmigen Entscheidungssieg gegen den Rivalen Paul Daley bei *Bellator 216.*

Kampf aus Long Beach, Calif., A.J. McKee stellt seinen ungeschlagenen Rekord gegen den ehemaligen Champion im Mai auf die Linie 11. Derzeit trainieren neben Leuten wie **Aaron Pico**,**"Baby Slice"** und **Joey Davis** im The Body Shop unter der Anleitung seines Vaters, MMA-Veteran Antonio McKee, Der Kämpfer der zweiten Generation hat sich seit seinem Eintritt in die Profiränge einen Namen gemacht. Mit nur 23 Jahre alt, "Mercenary" hat den Bellator-Rekord für aufeinanderfolgende Siege bei aufgestellt 13, besiegt haben **Daniel Crawford**, **Brian Moore**, **John „Macapa**, Justin Lawrence und **Dominic Mazzotta** nach dem weg. Bekannt für seine Highlight-Rollen-Oberflächen, McKee wird versuchen, ungeschlagen zu bleiben und seinen Namen in den Rekordbüchern festzuhalten, wenn er Curran bei trifft *Bellator 221.* Ein ehemaliger zweifacher Bellator-Weltmeister im Federgewicht, **Pat Curran** kehrt in den Käfig in der Nähe seiner Heimatstadt zurück, um einen weiteren Schuss Gold zu verdienen. Kampf aus Crystal Lake, Ill., "Paddy Mike" befindet sich mitten in einer Siegesserie mit drei Kämpfen, die Siege über sich beinhaltet **Emmanuel Sanchez**, **John "Macapa"**und Georgi Karakhanyan. Der langjährige Bellator-Veteran, wer debütierte bei *Bellator 14* in 2010, besitzt zusätzliche Gewinne über **Patrick „Pitbull**,**Joe Warren**, **Roger Huerta** und **Daniel Straus**. Auch, ein zweifacher Gewinner des Bellator-Turniers, Die Rückkehr des 31-Jährigen an die Spitze der 145-Pfund-Division beginnt mit einem harten Test gegen McKee.

Ein gebürtiger Perry, Okla., Hager zeigte der Welt nachdrücklich, dass er in den Sport von MMA gehört, mit einem Submission-Sieg gegen J.W.. Kizer bei *Bellator 214* im Januar. Ein College-Wrestler an der Universität von Oklahoma, wo er ein All-Amerikaner war und den Schulrekord für die meisten Pins in der 285-Pfund-Gewichtsklasse in einer einzigen Saison mit aufstellte 30. Nach dem Abschluss und einem Gespräch mit dem legendären Pro-Wrestling-Ansager und Kollegen Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager machte den Übergang zum professionellen Wrestling und unterschrieb bei World Wrestling Entertainment. Während in der WWE, Hager würde während seiner Zeit bei der Organisation mehrere begehrte professionelle Titel beanspruchen, einschließlich der WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship und WWE United States Championship. Jetzt, Der Mann, der Fans auf der ganzen Welt auch als „Jack Swagger“ bekannt ist, wird in Chicago gegen einen bald angekündigten Schwergewichtsgegner wieder in Aktion treten.

**Aktualisiert *Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* Karte:**

*Leichte World Title Bout:* **Michael Chandler** (19-4) vs. **Patricio "Pitbull"** (28-4)

*Weltergewicht World Grand Prix Halbfinale:* **Douglas Lima** (30-7) vs. **Michael "Venom" Seite** (14-0)

*Featherweight Hauptkarte Bout:* **A.J. McKee** (13-0) vs. **Pat Curran** (23-7)

*Schwergewicht Hauptkarte Bout:* **Jake Hager** (1-0) vs. TBA

*Karte Änderungen vorbehalten

Bitte besuche Bellator.com Weitere Informationen.

Boxen, Combate Americas, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA

COMBATE AMERICAS ZEICHEN UNDEFEATED BOXER, EHEMALIGER „LUCHA UNDERGROUND“ CHAMP DULCE MARIA GARCIA Rivas EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT MMA Promotion-Vertrag

Februar 21, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Vor ihren Boxen Debüt im April machen 2017, Garcia war erschienen in 57 Folgen von El Rey Network Wrestling TV-Serien, Lucha U-Bahn, und wurde der erste Frauenmeister in der Show Geschichte am April gekrönt 9, 2016.

Garcia ist auch ein viermaliger Champion der professionellen Wrestling Organisation Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Mexiko, und die Ehefrau des ehemaligen, dreimalige BoxweltmeisterJhonny Gonzalez.

Boxen

Espinoza vs. Nuñez Main Event am Freitag zu „Rumble at the Rock IV“ hinzugefügt, März 1, im Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. und Live auf Boxeo Telemundo

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Boxen

“Popeye” kehrt diesen Samstag in Charlotte in den Süden zurück, North Carolina

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HARTFORD, Conn. (Februar 18, 2019) – ungeschlagen Aussicht Richard “Popeye der Seemann” Rivera kehrt diesen Samstagabend in den Süden zurück (Februar. 23) in einem anderen “bleibe beschäftigt” Kampf auf dem “Christy Martin Kampfnacht” Karte, präsentiert von Christy Martin Promotions, bei Centerstage@Noda in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Letzter November 30^th, Rivera hat zum ersten Mal in Charlotte gekämpft, lokalen Favoriten ausknocken Joshua Robertson in der sechsten Runde. Am Februar. 23 er wird auf einen erfahrenen mexikanischen Kämpfer treffen **Jose “Olimpico” Corral** (20-23, 12 KOs) in einem geplanten Sechs-Runden-Kampf mit einem 187-Pfund-Fanggewicht.

Der puerto-ricanisch-amerikanische Kämpfer hatte beim letzten Mal nicht viele Unterstützer, aber, aufgrund seiner beeindruckenden Leistung, er hat einige Fans auf seine Seite gezogen, und er hat vor, diese Reise noch mehr hinzuzufügen.

“Das erste Mal dort zu kämpfen war eine interessante Erfahrung,” Rivera sagte. “Ich hatte gemischte Gefühle, aber die Fans dort haben mir viel Liebe gezeigt. Die Leute kamen nach dem Kampf auf mich zu und sagten, wie sehr sie es genossen haben, mich kämpfen zu sehen. Es war eine gute Erfahrung für mich. Ich habe einen lokalen Kämpfer verprügelt, aber sie wollen mich zurück, und ich gehe dorthin, um die Arbeit wieder zu erledigen.

“Der Plan ist, dass ich dieses Jahr mehr Kämpfe habe, um meine Ringerfahrung zu erhöhen. Ich fühle mich mit jedem Kampf selbstbewusster. Mir fehlt nur Erfahrung in großen Kämpfen und die kommt noch. Je selbstbewusster ich im Ring werde, hilft mir, mich besser auf das zu konzentrieren, was ich dort tue.

“Ich hatte ein paar Hindernisse auf dem Weg, aber ich liebe Boxen und Kämpfen als ‚Popeye‘. Ich wache jeden Morgen auf und bin bereit zu gehen.”

Rivera (9-0, 8 KOs), der amtierende Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America Halbschwergewichts-Champion, ist Teil eines Trios, das Hartford Boxing Promotions gegründet hat (HBP) letztes jahr, dazu gehört auch Riveras Manager/Cheftrainer **Tony weiß** und ihr anderer Partner, **Michael Tran**.

Blanco stellte fest, dass dieser Kampf um Rivera an Bedeutung gewonnen hat. “Wir sprechen mit einem großen Promoter über einen Deal, um Richard mitzuvermarkten,” Blanco erklärt. “So, er muss gut aussehen Februar 23^rd in Charlotte. Er hat die richtige Kombination aus Talent und Marktfähigkeit, die Fans lieben.

“Nach Charlotte zu gehen, um das erste Mal zu kämpfen, war eine gute Erfahrung. Sie mochten und respektierten ihn so sehr, dass er auf vielfachen Wunsch zurückkehrte. Wir lieben Christy wirklich, ehrlich gesagt. Sie hat bereits gefragt, ob Richard für eine Karte kämpfen würde, für die sie im März in Jacksonville wirbt, Florida.”

Martin denkt genauso über Team Rivera. “Er ist ein tolles Kind,” Sie hat hinzugefügt. “Er ist talentiert, ein solider Profi im Ring, und sehr charismatisch außerhalb des Rings. Fans hier lieben ihn als Kämpfer und Mensch. Ich habe "Popeye" gesagt’ kommt zurück und die Fans hier sind aufgeregt.

“And now he’s stepped out of his comfort zone, fighting outside of New England, in front of different crowds, and against fighters with different styles The sky’s the limit for him. I think he’s the real deal.”

Karten gibt es bei Preis $70.00 (Ring) und $35.00 (general admission and available to purchase at the venue.

Die Türen öffnen um offen 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7 p.m. UND.

Alle Kämpfe und Kämpfer sind Änderungen vorbehalten.

**INFORMATIONEN;**
Facebook: /hartfordboxingcenter, /christymartinpromotions
Zwitschern: @hartfordboxing, @CMartinBoxing
Instagram: @hartford.boxing.center/, @popeye_the_sailor-man_rivera
Youtube: /c/HartfordBoxingCenter

Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, New England Fights

CALEB HALL LOOKS TO CONTINUE WIN STREAK AT NEF 38

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ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG: Portland, Maine (Februar 18, 2019) – New England Fights (NEF) wird seine nächsten Mixed-Martial-Arts präsentieren (MMA) Ereignis, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” April 27, 2019 bei Aura in Portland. The fight promotion just announced the addition of a professional lightweight fight to the card. Caleb Halle dauert an Jay Ellis bei einem Kampf Gewicht von 155 Pfund-.

Hall is on a five-fight win streak in the NEF cage going back to his amateur days. His last loss for the promotion was more than four years ago at “NEF 16” against current professional featherweight champion Josh Harvey. Hall closed out his amateur career with three straight wins, including capturing the amateur 145-pound strap.

He continued that success into the professional ranks in 2018. In his pro debut last spring, Hall submitted veteran John Ortolani in the first round with a Von Flu Choke. He followed up that performance with another first round submission, this time over CJ Ewer via D’Arce Choke this past September at “NEF 35.”

Hall cut his teeth on the wrestling mats of Dirigo High School in Dixfield, Maine where he was a two-time state champion. He now represents the Choi Institute based out of Recon Fitness in Portland.

“I am happy to be fighting in Portland at Aura again,” said Hall of the upcoming April 27 bout against Jay Ellis. “I am looking to pick up where I left off in 2018 and continuing my winning streak.”

NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” findet am Samstag statt, April 27, 2019 bei Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 Uhr. Tickets sind ab sofort erhältlich unterwww.AuraMaine.com.

Boxen, Fuchs, Premier Boxing Champions

FRANCISCO ‘CHIA’ SANTANA TO MAKE PBC DEBUT

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**WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER ADDED TO THE TELEVISED UNDERCARD OF PORTER VS. UGAS – LIVE ON FOX – MARCH 9TH**

Ventura, Kalifornien: Februar 18, 2019

**Francisco ‘Chia’ Santana** (25-6-1, 12 KOs) wird seine **PBC** debut on the televised undercard of the **WBC Welterweight World Championship Fight** zwischen **Shawn Porter** und **Yordenis Ugás** weiterleben **Fuchs** auf **March 9th** im Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.

Santana will face Arizona’s **Abel Ramos** (23-3-2, 18 KOs) in what promises to be an action packed battle between two aggressive fighters both coming off victories, with the winner in line to face an opponent from PBC’s deep welterweight stable later this year.

Santana, who is coming off one of the biggest upsets of 2018 wenn er besiegt **Olympiasieger** und WM-Herausforderer, **Felix Diaz**, is currently ranked **#14** in der **WBC**.

“It’s crazy how much can change in a year.” erklärt, Santana.

“Last year at this time I was coming off back to back controversial losses that I felt I had won. My promoter had dropped me. I couldn’t find a fight. I had been out of the ring for a year. It looked like my career was over. I actually landed the Diaz fight because a friend entered me in an online contest to be an alternate fighter for a WBC tournament. The fans voted me in and when a fighter was injured, I was bumped up into the main tournament. I knew no one was giving me a chance to beat Diaz who was the favorite to win the whole tournament but when I’m overlooked that’s when I’m the most dangerous. The win landed me in the WBC’s Top 15 rankings allowing me to now be able to fight for their world title. I believe I am only one or two fights away from that opportunity and no one is going to stand in my way.”

Having worked with several promoters throughout his 14 jährigen beruflichen Laufbahn, Santana is happy to be featured on a major **Premier Boxing Champions** Ereignis.

“The amount of world class welterweights that PBC has is unreal, einschließlich 4 von der 5 current world champions. It’s literally a who’s who of the division. I’m beyond excited to be able to make my PBC debut on Fox in primetime on the undercard of the WBC welterweight title fight. I have nothing but respect for a fellow hard working fighter like Ramos and I expect a war but I intend to make a statement on March 9th and come out victorious.”

Santana, a Santa Barbara native who lives and trains in Ventura, California atKnuckleHeadz Boxing Gym with trainer, **Joseph “Hoss” Janik**, is a favorite amongst hardcore boxing fans for his relentless in ring style and his fight anyone, irgendwo, anytime attitude that has seen him give multiple future world champions all they could handle. Außerdem, he’s widely considered one of the friendliest fighters in the entire sport.

“I follow the golden rule. Treat others how you want to be treated. I’m a boxer but I’m a also massive boxing fan. Nothing is better than going to the fights and talking boxing with other fans. I’m no different than them. I wake up and run. I go to work all day with an hour commute back and forth. I hit the gym at night. I spend what little time I have left with my family. Then I go to sleep exhausted. I haven’t caught many breaks in this sport but I still haven’t given up on my dream of being a world champion. In life or in boxing, my motto is train, Kampf, Sieg. I think that’s something everyone can relate to.”
**FRANCISCO ‘CHIA’ SANTANA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS**

Former WBA International Champion
Has wins over 4 former world champions and challengers
Has a draw against world title challenger, Julian Williams
Has gone the distance with world champions like Jermell Charlo
Has taken the “Die” von 3 different prospects including Eddie Gomez
His 1st round KO of undefeated Kendal Mena was ESPN’s #2 Play of the Day

Boxen, Fuchs, Premier Boxing Champions

ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. MIKEY GARCIA LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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Der ungeschlagene Weltmeister im Weltergewicht, Spence, kämpft gegen den ungeschlagenen Vier-Divisions-Weltmeister Garcia im historischen Showdown beim ersten Premier Boxing Champions bei FOX Sports Pay-Per-View-Event

**Samstag, März 16 Von AT&T-Stadion in Arlington, Texas**
**Tickets jetzt im Verkauf unter SeatGeek.com**

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**Premier Boxing Champions**

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**LOS ANGELES** (Februar 16, 2019) – Ungeschlagen Weltmeister im Weltergewicht **Errol Spence Jr.** and undefeated four-division champion **Mikey Garcia** previewed their upcoming showdown and faced-off live on FOX at a press conference in Los Angeles Saturday as they near their battle for pound-for-pound supremacy that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, März 16 von AT&T-Stadion in Arlington, Texas.

Spence and Garcia were joined on stage at the press conference by a living legend,**Thomas “Killer” Hearns**, who won titles in five weight divisions and fought Sugar Ray Leonard in one of the most memorable welterweight fights in history.

The event also featured an interview via satellite with Dallas Cowboys Owner, Präsident und Generaldirektor **Jerry Jones**, who shared his thoughts on the electrifying event coming to AT&T-Stadion, before Spence and Garcia were gifted personalize Cowboys jerseys by two Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

Karten für den März 16 Ereignis, die von TGB Promotions und Ringstar Sport gefördert wird, sind jetzt im Verkauf, and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, der offizielle Ticketing-Anbieter von AT&T-Stadion.

Also in attendance at the press conference were undefeated former 168-pound champion **David Benavidez** and heavyweight fan-favorite **Chris Arreola**, who compete on the PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View undercard as Benavidez battles veteran contender **J'Leon Liebes**, while Arreola matches up against unbeaten **Jean Pierre Augustin**.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Saturday from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live-:

**ERROL SPENCE JR.**

“I train old school so I don’t worry about how Mikey is planning to get stronger at the weight. I’m not worried about it and I don’t think it will make a difference in the fight. I’m just going to focus on what I have to do to be at my best.

“Size always matters, but when you get in there, am Ende des Tages, it’s about skills and intelligence. I’m not going to rely on size. I’m going to focus on my talent. If I can roll through him, then I’ll show my killer instinct and try to get him out of there. I’m going to use my ability to break him down.

“At first I thought he was just chasing my name when he was calling me out. Once it became real, I saw how serious he was. At that point I was very confident it would happen.

“I’m not the bully here because Mikey really pushed for the fight. The other champions weren’t available at the time, plus Mikey is the only top fighter who called me out. I knew this was a fight I wanted.

“Mikey is undefeated, has a great skill set and has won a title at 140-pounds. I don’t see him as that small a fighter. He has a technical style that’s very traditional. He likes to use angles to set his opponent’s up.

“We’re focused on what I can do and what our game plan is. I always spar the same people no matter what because they get me into the condition I need to be in and they have me primed for any challenge.

“The welterweight division has always been one of the strongest divisions in the sport and it is like that now. We just need to fight each other. I’m ready to fight any of them. Whoever ends up on top from this group, will end being a Hall of Famer. That’s how you become an all-time great.

“This is something I’ve been waiting for my whole life. I’m focused and prepared for this challenge. It’s going to be all eyes on me and Mikey in that ring and I can’t wait.

“I’m happy that someone is challenging me. I’ve been looking for an opponent like him. He’s established himself in this sport. I’m happy to be able to take on this challenge. I’m looking for a skillful Mikey Garcia to bring the best out of me on March 16.

“My vision is that my hand will be raised in victory, whether it’s a knockout or a 12-round grueling fight, I’m preparing for the best Mikey Garcia skill wise, strength wise and as far as his ring intelligence.”

**Mikey GARCIA**

“These are the kinds of challenges I want. I need someone like Errol Spence Jr., with his demeanor and style, to bring the best out of me. I want the world to finally see the full Mikey Garcia.

“The training that we did in the Bay Area definitely helped me. We are going up in weight and needed to do a different type of training. We wanted to make sure that we gained a little bit of mass so that I can be able to hold off Errol Spence’s weight and strength.

“The key to my strength training was that we didn’t want to lose my speed and explosiveness. I can see now that I’m back in sparring that I still have that speed while also gaining the muscle we had to.

“If people say Errol is bigger, that’s just obvious. But who’s faster? Who has better timing? There’s a lot more that goes into this sport and who’s going to win this particular fight.

“This has been one of the toughest camps I’ve ever had. We’re working on a lot of different methods and techniques to be at our very best. He’s going to be bigger than me on fight night, but that’s part of the challenge. I’ve know that since the beginning and that’s why we’ve trained the way we have.

“When I saw him fight Lamont Peterson I decided that Errol Spence Jr. was the fight I wanted one day. People tried to talk me out of it, but now they’re all on board. People have now started to see what I’m going to be capable of on March 16.

“I want the best Errol Spence Jr. I know he’s a great fighter with a lot of skills and talent. He hasn’t needed to use all of his skills, So wie ich. He does everything well, but nothing spectacular. I just feel like I’m the better fighter. I think I have the advantage everywhere except maybe power, but we’ll find out on fight night.

“Das ist Geschichte im Entstehen. I’m trying to establish a great legacy. This is the kind of fight that I need. I know my fans are going to show up and give me a lot of support. This fight truly excites me and motivates.

“I’m not going to let this fight slip away. I’m going to establish myself as one of the best of the generation and eventually one of the best of all time.

“Even though some people believe I’m the underdog, I don’t see myself that way. I’m undefeated and I think Errol knows that I pose a challenge. It’s no easy task for either one of us. This is the fight that I need for my legacy.”

**DERRICK JAMES, Spence Trainer**

“This fight is all about the skillset, not the size. Size will come into play a little bit, but we’re going to show the skillset that we have to beat this guy. That’s what Errol is going to show.

“Mikey Garcia has a good technical style. But there’s always a method to take down a great fighter. I think that a day like today will inspire us even more to work even harder. We can see him right in front of us. Its real and we can’t wait.

“When I first saw Errol we were actually sparring each other. We started working together and I got to see him walk through guy after guy. We knew he was a great athlete, but it took time to build to where I started to realize he was something special.”

**ROBERT GARCIA, Garcias Bruder & Trainer**

“This is a big challenge for us to go up in weight to fight the best welterweight in the world. But it’s not like its’ never been done before and I know Mikey has the skills and power to pull it off. That’s what we’re coming to Dallas to do.

“This is an opportunity for Mikey to continue building his legacy. He wants to be known as one of the greatest fighters of all time and a win over Errol Spence Jr. is a big step toward that.

“I don’t think they’ve overlooking Mikey. “They know the talent he has. They’re getting ready for a great fight like they’ve done before. I think they know that they’re in for a real fight.”

**DAVID BENAVIDEZ**

“I’m back here in this stage and that’s all that matters. I’m living and learning. I can’t wait to be in position to again fight for the world title.

‘I actually sparred with J’Leon Love when I was 15-years-old. He’s a great fighter who’s a veteran. Ich übersehen ihn nicht. I’m training for this fight like it’s a world title fight. Whatever style he comes with, I’m going to be ready for it.

“Ich bin besser denn je. Everything has been a lesson learned. I had to sit out while I lost my spot, so now I’m more motivated than ever. This year we’re leaving the past in the past and coming back stronger.”

**Chris Arreola**

“I’m excited to be back. It was a long layoff where I spent time with my son and watched him grow. I missed that feeling of being in front of fans and getting that nervous energy right before a fight.

“I’m anticipating and I’m hoping for a rowdy crowd on March 16. There will be a lot of Spence and Garcia fans and a whole lot of great fights. Us Mexicans, we love fights.

“I know that my opponent is a southpaw and he’s slick. He’s going to try to out box me. I know he’s not going to want to stay in my wheelhouse. I have to be in shape to go the distance and be ready for shots coming from different angles.”

**JERRY JONES, Besitzer der Dallas Cowboys, Präsident und Generaldirektor**

*On hosting Spence and Garcia at separate Cowboys home games last season:*
“It was just good to rub elbows with champions. I want all that they have to rub off on me and the Dallas Cowboys.

“The fact that FOX is involved and their interest in this fight is amazing. We’ve had great events with FOX, including the Super Bowl. Our stadium was really built for boxing. These fighters will be standing 70 feet tall suspended above the ring on the video board. It’s an excellent way to feel like you’re so close you’re receiving the blows from these great fighters.

“We’re so excited for our Mexican-American fan base. This is a great area for boxing. We endear ourselves to be involved with an event like this in anyway the Cowboys can. Especially with two great fighters like Spence and Garcia.

“I think you’ll see a fight with outstanding champions involved on March 16. You don’t get to see the best against the best very often. At AT&T-Stadion, you’ll see it in a way that can’t be matched at normal sports venues. The aura of having thousands of fans like at a football game is unmatched. It’s a grand experience and we’re proud to be a part of boxing.”

**Richard Schaefer, Vorsitzende & CEO von Ringstar Sport**

“The winner of this fight will be pound-for-pound the best in the world. Everybody would agree both of these guys are near the top of that list, and I believe whoever wins will be number one. This is a coronation for who is today the king of the sport.

“Mikey Garcia is technically one of the best fighters in the world. Errol Spence Jr. is a strong, determined fighter who just wants to prove that he’s the best. This fight is a chance for both guys to prove they’re the best in the world.”

**TOM BROWN, Präsident der TGB Promotions**

“This is a true blockbuster event, worthy of this incredible press conference live on FOX. These two fighters are not only superstars of the sport, but the winner of this fight will be able to make the claim of being number one pound-for-pound.

“FOX and the Dallas Cowboys have given a tremendous amount of support to this event and we anticipate an unforgettable evening on March 16. Mikey Garcia is truly daring to be great against a fighter in Errol Spence Jr. who has established himself as the class of the 147-pound division.”

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***ABOUT SPENCE VS. GARCIA***
Spence vs. Garcia is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event that is headlined by unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. defending his title against four-division world champion Mikey Garcia on Saturday, März 16 von AT&T-Stadion in Arlington, Texas.

The PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View undercard will feature undefeated former super middleweight champion David Benavidez battling veteran contender J’Leon Love, unbeaten former bantamweight champion Luis Nery taking on former champion McJoe Arroyo and fan-favorite Chris Arreola facing unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin.

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**About AT&T-Stadion:**
AT&T Stadium is one of the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venues in the world. Designed by HKS and built by Manhattan Construction, die $1.2 billion stadium features two monumental arches, the world’s largest HDTV video board cluster, an expansive retractable roof and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. Features of the stadium include seating for 80,000 and expandability for up to 100,000, über 300 luxury suites, club seating on multiple levels and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop, open to the public year round. The stadium is also home to a world-class collection of contemporary art, made up of over 50 pieces from an international array of curated artists displayed on the walls and in the grand public spaces of the venue. In addition to being the Home of the Dallas Cowboys since opening in 2009, the stadium has hosted Super Bowl XLV, die 2010 NBA All Star Game, die 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, die 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and the annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The venue has also played host to high school and college football, Konzerte, championship fights, international soccer matches, and other special events. Weitere Informationen, gehen Sie zu www.attstadium.com.

Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, New England Fights

JAKE BAGLEY AFTER DAZZLING MMA DEBUT: “I PLAN ON DOING BIG THINGS”

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Portland, Maine (Februar 16, 2019)—Jake “The Bull” Bagley has had a mythical reputation within the Maine wrestling community for well over a decade, but when he made his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut at “NEF 37: Sub Zero” on February 1^st in Bangor, a whole new legion of fans learned his name—fight fans. That’s because Bagley, a multiple-time state champion wrestler, brought the house down in his back-and-forth, fist-tastic battle with Canada’s Brady Macdonald. Bagley discussed his NEF MMA debut recently with Bryan Stackpole and Ryan Jarrell on the Between Rounds Radio Podcast.

Bagley, now 25-years-old, grew-up wrestling for perennial powerhouse Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine, where he won two state championships. During his time on the mat, Bagley earned a reputation as a relentless competitor that never hesitated to bump up in weight to face the toughest challengers he could find at both the state and national levels. Blessed with a relentless desire to constantly test his abilities, Bagley’s interests naturally progressed to MMA at a young age.

“When I was 15, I believe I was a sophomore, I heard there was cage fighting going on in Berwick, Maine,” Bagley told Stackpole and Jarrell. “I went down and checked it out and that’s the first day I met Bill Jones. I was 15-years-old and I walked into Hall Brother’s Roofing and they’re out there behind a storage unit place, in a garage bay training. Ever since that day, Bill’s been kicking my ass and pushing me to it. In the last couple of months, I finally got serious about it and decided to do it.”

Bagley’s NEF debut earlier this month came against a fighter that had proven himself to be a wrestler’s kryptonite. Canada’s Brady Macdonald needed only 15-seconds to force multiple-time New Hampshire state champion Greg Waterbury to tap when he debuted with the promotion in June 2018. Early into his bout with Bagley, it looked like history might repeat itself when Macdonald was able to secure Bagley’s back during the first round. Bagley, jedoch, would have none of it.

“He caught me with that first overhand right right at the beginning of the fight and then it clicked—I realized I was in a fight,” Bagley recounted. “My adrenaline went up. I couldn’t have been happier. It was everything that I was looking for.”

Bagley fought off the choke and then, the fight was on. A frenetic, high-paced free-for-all followed that had all 1200 fans in the building on their feet.

“As soon as I realized how hard he could hit, I had no fear—I was going forward,” Bagley stated.

“I didn’t realize how many times he actually hit me until I saw the video,” Bagley continued. “That’s a big thing—I need to keep my hands up.”

One of the most dangerous moments of the fight for Bagley came when he found himself caught in a deep heel hook.

“I look at the video now and I see my foot facing down and my knee facing up and it definitely hurt,” Bagley explained. “He had it in there tight and I’m glad I got through it.”

“I didn’t notice anybody but Brady that night. When I was in there I couldn’t hear coaches yelling, I couldn’t hear fans yelling. Es war fantastisch. It was pure focus because I knew if I wasn’t focusing he was going to catch me like I was catching him.”

Jetzt, a couple of weeks removed from his head-turning debut, the bumps and bruises have healed, but for Bagley—and the fans that were fortunate enough to witness it—the magic of the moment has not been forgotten.

“I’ve wrestled on a couple of national stages, but the emotion and the stuff after that fight… I still feel it today,” Bagley said.

"Es fühlt sich unglaublich," er machte weiter. “I’ve always been a competitor and I’ve always trained my entire life. I didn’t do much the last five years—I had a couple of kids and started a family. When I just got back into the gym it was like riding a bike. Once I get going, there’s not going to be anybody to stop me.”

Once again fully committed to a competition lifestyle, Bagley is ready to start racking up the wins the same way he did on the wrestling mat.

“I feel that now that I’m in it, I have that drive and motivation that I don’t think many people are going to be able to compete with,"Er sagte. “I’ve got unnatural athletic ability and my determination is going to be hard to match—I don’t care who you are.”

“I will fight anybody that wants to accept a fight with me," er machte weiter. “That’s how I feel. If I want to be the best, I’m going to go against the best. I’ll take on anybody right now.”

“I plan on doing big things.”

NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” findet am Samstag statt, April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 Uhr. Tickets sind ab sofort erhältlich unterwww.AuraMaine.com. ��F�>s�O