Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. ET/PT From StageWorks Of Louisiana In Shreveport
PHILADELPHIA,
Penn. / ORANGE Calif.(Jan. 8, 2019) – Unbeaten
featherweight prospect Ruben
Villa (14-0, 5 KOs) takes
the next step in what has become a promising young career when he makes his
national television debut this Friday in a co-featured fight of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader
The eight-round bout takes place from StageWorks of Louisiana in the southern U.S. city of Shreveport. Coverage airs live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Villa, a southpaw who turned 21 late last year, faces Colombian Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 KOS), who will be stepping up from super bantamweight to fight the former two-time Golden Gloves winner from Salinas, Calif.
“It’s
an exciting opportunity to fight under the bright lights,” said Villa, who is co-promoted by
Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “This is what
all boxers plan for – to be showcased on a national platform. The focus
will stay the same. I’m going to be aggressive and put my stamp on the fight.
I’m looking forward to delivering a memorable performance.”
Villa is
fighting a largely unknown talent in Cervera. He boasts an impressive record,
but it has been built against marginal opposition. Villa, who started boxing at
age five, comes from an outstanding amateur pedigree and has seen advanced
styles in sparring sessions since turning professional in 2016.
“There’s
not much video on him, but we know he likes to load up for big punches so we’ll
be aware of that,” Villa
said. “I’ll
play it smart the first couple of rounds and see what he’s made of.”
The match
up figures to provide a test for Villa in the sense that a lightly scouted
fighter makes for a dangerous opponent.
“I’m
just going to fight my fight,” Villa
continued. “I’ll use my footwork to keep him off
balance and get him tired. I can pressure him with my hand speed and land
punches from angles that he won’t see coming.”
The event
is promoted by Devin
Haney Promotions and Bishop Promotions LLC, in association with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. Tickets, starting at $30, are on sale
now and available at www.akafights.com.
Highly Regarded
Prospects Logan Yoon and Abraham Nova To Make ShoBox Debuts In Separate Bouts
Of Three-Fight Telecast
Live At 10 p.m. ET/PT
From Main Street Armory In Rochester, N.Y.
NEW YORK – January 8, 2019 – Undefeated super middleweight prospect Ronald Ellis returns to ShoBox: The New Generation seeking a statement win against DeAndre Ware in the 10-round main event of a three-fight telecast on Friday, February 1 live on SHOWTIME from Main Street Armory in Rochester, N.Y.
The first of two February editions of the prospect developmental
series will feature six fighters with a combined 89 wins against just three
losses. The series returns just two weeks later on February 15 with a focus on
the heavyweight division.
In the February 1 co-featured fight, 20-year-old Hawaiian Logan
Yoon (14-0, 11 KOs) will make his national television debut against Richard
Zamora (18-2, 11 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight bout.
In the opening bout of the telecast, former No. 1-ranked U.S.
amateur Abraham Nova (12-0, 10 KOs) will face fellow-unbeaten Oluwaseun Joshua
Wahab (18-0, 11 KOs), of Ghana, in an eight-round super featherweight
bout.
The 29-year-old Ellis, originally from Lynn, Mass., returns for
his fourth ShoBox appearance as he seeks a statement win
following a controversial draw in his last outing on the series. The former
National Golden Gloves Gold Medalist out-boxed Junior Younan last February in a
fight many observers thought he deserved to win. Still undefeated, Ellis
returns as he looks to prove he has what it takes to turn from prospect to
contender.
“I need to make a statement,” said Ellis, who upset highly
regarded Terrell Gausha to win the 2010 National Golden Gloves. “The last time
I was on ShoBox I got a draw. This is the perfect
opportunity for me to show I have what it takes. Ware won’t run – he comes at
you, he roughs you up, and he’ll be right there for me to hit. I know what I am
up against. I have been working hard, training in different camps and
approaching this as the biggest fight of my life. I appreciate SHOWTIME for
giving me another opportunity to prove I’m ready for the big show.”
The fan-friendly Ware suffered the first loss of his career last
September in a close and entertaining brawl with Cem Kilic on ShoBox. The 2013 National
Golden Gloves Bronze Medalist will look to return to the win column as he faces
his third consecutive unbeaten opponent. The 30-year-old’s career-best victory
came last year over 2012 Olympian and previously undefeated prospect Enrique
Collazo. A former collegiate football player at the University of Toledo, Ware
also works fulltime as a firefighter in his hometown of Toledo.
“My last time out on ShoBox was great, but unfortunately I didn’t
come out victorious,” Ware said. “This time I’m looking to come out with
my arm raised at the end of the fight. Ronald Ellis is a tough fighter, and I
commend and respect anyone who steps in that square circle. I know a win against
a tough, undefeated guy is what I need to get me on track to winning a world
title. I see big things happening for me after a win like this. The sky is the
limit after this win.”
The 20-year-old Yoon, who was born and raised in Honolulu, went
100-11 as an amateur before turning professional in 2016. Gifted with one-punch
power, Yoon started his career with 10 straight knockouts before earning a
unanimous decision over former world champion Juan Carlos Salgado in just his
11th professional
fight. Yoon fought five times in 2018, and his level of opposition has steadily
increased as he has gained experience.
“This is a great opportunity to show the world what I
already know – that I’m one of the best young fighters in the game,” Yoon said.
“A win at this point of my career will open up new doors and will get me one
step closer to where I want to be. We’re studying our opponent and putting a
plan together for February 1. It will be my job to execute it.”
Zamora hails from Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, where he
compiled an amateur record of 60 wins against just four losses. The 25-year-old
won the silver medal at the Mexican National Amateur Championships before
turning professional in 2012. Zamora has fought his entire career in Mexico and
will make his U.S. debut on February 1. He has won five straight since a 2017
loss to Antonio Moran, who recently dropped a close decision to Jose
Pedraza.
“This will be my first fight in America and I’m thrilled that it
will be on ShoBox,” Zamora
said. “I will win this for my parents that sacrificed a lot for me and for my
wife and son – I can’t let them down. I am coming to win and to show everybody
that Mexico will always produce proud champions.”
Born in Puerto Rico, the 24-year-old Nova fought as an amateur
in the U.S. where he compiled a stellar record of 167-11. Nova, who fights out
of Albany, N.Y., was the No. 1 ranked 141-pound fighter in the United States
and won gold at the 2014 U.S. National Boxing Championships. He turned
professional in 2016 shortly after losing a close decision in the Olympic
Trials to Gary Antuanne Russell. The hard-hitting super featherweight picked up
five wins in 2018 and will face just his second undefeated opponent on February
1.
“I’m looking forward to making my ShoBox debut and the fact that it’s in
Upstate New York makes it even more special,” Nova said. “I’ll have many of my
friends, family and fans in attendance, so I plan on making a statement. You
don’t want to miss it.”
Wahab was born in Nigeria but fought as an amateur for Ghana,
where he was a three-time national amateur champion. He has fought his entire
professional career in Africa, where he has already been in five-scheduled 12
round fights. The 28-year-old Wahab is mentored by Ghanaian great Azumah
Nelson, who is widely considered the greatest African boxer of all time.
“In all honesty, I’ve watched his fights, and I respect all
fighters, but Nova hasn’t seen a fighter like me yet,” Wahab said. “I’ll be
leaving New York undefeated.”
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by GH3 Promotions
in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, are priced at $100 for VIP Ringside,
$50 for Preferred Seating, $30 for General Admission and $2,000 for VIP
Tables. Tickets can be purchased by calling 585-232-3221.
IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jose Uzcategui Defends His Title Against Undefeated Caleb Plant in the Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Event
LOS
ANGELES (January 7, 2019) – Exciting
contender Fernando Garcia will take on Isao G.
Carranza in an eight-round super bantamweight clash as part of a
stacked undercard on Sunday, January 13 at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in
Los Angeles and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The
30-year-old Garcia (10-0, 5 KOs) has moved up the ladder in the division with
three wins in 2018 and wants to make a statement against Mexico’s Carranza
(15-13-1, 9 KOs). Garcia was born in Mexico but now lives and trains in Dallas,
Texas.
Tickets
for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Zanfer Promotions,
start at $50, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Also
in action are two unbeaten prospects as Indio, California’s Ruben
Rodriguez(3-0, 1 KO) takes on Daniel Perales (10-14-2, 5
KOs) in a six-round super lightweight contest, while featherweight Victor
Slvansky (7-0, 4 KOs) clashes with Mexico’s Angel Monrreal (10-11-1,
3 KOs).
Plus,
Philippines’ Michael A. Plania (17-1, 10 KOs) will meet
Mexico’s Ramiro Robles (15-8-2, 9 KOs) in an eight-round super
bantamweight match. Rounding out the slate of non-televised fights is Desoto,
Texas-welterweight Amon Rashidi battling Evincii Dixon in
a four-round match.
The
jam-packed undercard is part of a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX
Deportes show that features IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Jose
Uzcategui taking on unbeaten Caleb Plant in the main event. Coverage begins at
8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will also see unbeaten featherweight Brandon Figueroa
take on Moises Flores and sensational prospect Joey Spencer entering the ring.
The
undercard will also see PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes (6:30 p.m. ET/3:30
p.m. PT) featuring the return of former world champion and pound-for-pound
contender Guillermo Rigondeaux against Giovanni Delgado and
hard-hitting 2016 Mexican Olympian Lindolfo Delgado in an
eight-round super lightweight fight.
Also
light heavyweight power-puncher Ahmed Elbiali battles Oklahoma’s Allan
Green on the Prelims telecast, if time allows. Plus, Ryan
“Cowboy” Karl and Kevin Watts meet in an
eight-round rematch after Watts stopped Karl in round five of their exciting
April bout that serves as an FS1 TV swing bout
Trio of Unbeaten Prospects Also in Action as George Kambosos, Jr., Desmond Jarmon & Destyne Butler All Enter the Ring
LAS VEGAS (January 7, 2019) – Welterweight Jayar Inson and flyweight Genisis Libranza make their U.S. debuts on the big stage as part of the non-televised undercard headlined their fellow Filipino countryman Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, January 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Inson (18-1, 12 KOs) will battle in an
eight-round welterweight match, while Libranza (17-1, 10 KOs) takes on
Nicaragua’s Carlos Buitrago (30-4-1, 17 KOs) in an eight-round
flyweight match as the two fighters from Davao City, Philippines look to
continue their respective win streaks.
In the main event, Pacquiao, 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 “The Problem” Broner on SHOWTIME PPV®.
Three unbeaten prospects will also do
battle in non-televised action as Australia’s George Kambosos, Jr.
(15-0, 9 KOs) takes on Rolando Chinea (15-2-1, 6 KOs) in an
eight-round lightweight match, Cincinnati’s Desmond Jarmon (7-0,
4 KOs) clashes with St. Louis-native Canton Miller (3-1-1, 1
KOs) in a six-round super featherweight bout and Chicago’s Destyne
Butler (4-0, 3 KOs) fights in a four-round welterweight match.
Tickets for the event, 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, charge by phone at 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.
CPBC Titles on the Line February 9 at Memorial Centre in Peterborough, ON
On Saturday, February 9, at the Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, hometown favourite Cody “The Crippler” Crowley’s CCC Promotions will promote, and he will fight in the 12-round main event of, “Homecoming IV- Bad Blood,” a night of world-class professional boxing.
In the toughest test of his career, the undefeated Crowley (16-0, 9 KOs) will defend his CPBC Canadian and International Super Welterweight Championships against former Canadian champion Stuart McLellan (25-2-3, 10 KOs).
Tickets for “Homecoming IV- Bad Blood” are priced at $62.15, $39.55 and $28.25 and are available at www.memorialcentre.ca. VIP Floor Tickets are also available through CCC Promotions (text or call 705.927.3265).
25-year-old Crowley, from nearby Douro, Ontario, now resides and trains in Las Vegas with Ibn Cason, brother of former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman. The aggressive southpaw has gained notoriety and intense popularity back home for, among countless other world champions, serving as Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s sparring partner for the Pacquiao and Conor McGregor fights.
Officially his own promoter as President of CCC Promotions, Crowley won the CPBC International Super Welterweight Title in May 2017 with a unanimous decision over Mexico’s Edgar Ortega. In May 2018, he added the CPBC National Championship with a unanimous decision over Canadian rival Kevin Higson.
“He’s one of the first guys I wanted to fight when I turned pro,” said Crowley of McLellan. “He calls me out after every fight. I’ve offered him purses before, but now he realizes this is his biggest opportunity for a fight in Canada. I think it’ll be a great fight. We are going to bang it out, toe-to-toe. He thinks he has experience on his side and keeps saying I’m not ready, but people have only seen about 20% of what I can do. He’s a big guy who walks around at 175 lbs or so. He hunts you down and comes forward and tries to break you down, but that’s what I do. And I do it way better.”
32-year-old McLellan is an 11-year professional and former national champion, currently riding a 13-fight winning streak dating back to 2015. A determined and active pressure fighter, McLellan has gained a reputation as a spoiler for fighting and winning in the opponent’s hometown.
McLellan maintains that Crowley isn’t ready for a fighter with his experience.
“I know he’s got money behind him and gets the best training in Vegas, but all the glitz and glamor mean nothing to me. It’s nothing new to be on the road and be a road warrior. I won the Canadian title in the guy’s hometown. He thinks he’s ready for me, but he has no idea what he’s getting into. He’s going to find out on February 9. I have too much experience. I’m a very busy fighter and people have a hard time dealing with it. The stuff he’s learning right now is already second nature to me. 21 years of experience speaks for itself.” The exciting undercard, packed with Canadian and international talent, will be announced shortly.
On fight night, doors open at 6 pm, with the first fight starting at 7 pm. The Memorial Centre is located at 151 Lansdowne Street in Peterborough. The Memorial Centre is a 4,329-seat multi-purpose arena. Built in 1956, it is now home to the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League and the Peterborough Lakers of the Major Series Lacrosse league. For more information, visit www.memorialcentre.ca.
In a festive family atmosphere, the World Boxing Organization (WBO), through its successful WBO Kids Drug Free program, delivered bicycles, school supplies and sporting goods to the children of Cubuy in the town of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico.
The event was led by the WBO President
Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, Esq, coach Jesús ‘Chuito’ Ayala, and referee José
H. Rivera.
“Every day we work with children to be
world champions in the ring or, more importantly, in life. We work to be
disciplined for life. We thank the WBO for helping in this process with their
activities for the children, who are the future”, said coach Ayala.
WBO President Valcárcel told everyone
present that “the work everyone is doing here is tremendous. Thanks to
people like ‘Chuito’, who work very hard and unselfishly for the benefit of the
children, that are our priority. Here we give them some gifts they can take
home because they behaved well. If they respect their elders, behave well, and
respect their parents, the Three Kings will arrive”.
Participating in the event were interim
Latino WBO Heavyweight champion Víctor Bisbal, WBO Latino Jr. Welterweight
champion Jean Carlos “Lobo” Torres, WBO/NABO Jr. Flyweight champion Wilfredo
“Bimbito” Méndez, WBO Latino Jr. Bantamweight Champion Yenifel Vicente, and WBO
Latino Featherweight Champion Luis “Popeye” Lebrón. Other boxers who were
present included Alberto Mercado and David Reyes and amateur boxer Armani “The
Legacy” Alméstica.
Also in the event were managers Raúl
Pastrana, Margaro Cruz and José Ortíz; coaches Jesís “Tongui” Ortiz, Yoel
“Yowy” González, and Oro Lebrón. The referee Roberto Ramírez,Jr., physical
trainer and nutritionist DJ, and the Vice President of Spartan Boxing Club
Mayra Pastrana also attended the event. For the WBO, Executive Director of the
NABO / Intercontinental Diana Meléndez, the Treasurer Adolfo Flores,
Vice-Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, Esq, and Ratings
Committee Chairman Edgardo López Sasso were present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an international
program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of drug
prevention and motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to
stay on the right path, as well that support causes directed to those in need
in order to ensure a better quality of life.
Santa Cruz Defends Featherweight World Title Against Exciting
Challenger Flores Saturday, February 16 in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX
& FOX Deportes Main Event Live from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live
in Los Angeles
Hard-Hitting Molina Jr. Takes on Undefeated Former World Champion
Omar Figueroa on Telecast Beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Click HERE for Photos from Luis Mejia/TGB
Promotions
LOS ANGELES (January 3, 2019) – Featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz and exciting challenger Miguel Flores went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference in Los Angeles ahead of their world title showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, February 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Also
in attendance at Thursday’s press conference was hard-hitting John Molina Jr., who faces
unbeaten former champion Omar
Figueroa in a 12-round junior
welterweight clash as part of televised coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.
PT.
Tickets
for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports are on
sale now, and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Here
is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Conga
Room at L.A. Live:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“He
may think I’m underestimating him, but I’ve never underestimated any fighter
I’ve faced. Media and fans may think differently, but I don’t think I’m
superior to anyone else, I just do my work.
“I
get all of my confidence from my training. I learn everything in the gym. I
work hard and train like I’m the challenger. I want to go and give the fans a
great fight and continue to grow my name.
“When
I retire I want to be known as a great Mexican fighter, so I’ve trained very
hard with my dad. Even though he’s sick, he still is in the gym pushing me and
telling me what to do. It’s a huge motivation to see him there supporting me. I
know that if he sees me pushing myself, it’s going to motivate him too.
“When
I say that I want to unify the featherweight division, I’m not looking past
Miguel Flores. I have to be positive and always look toward the future. I’m not
looking back. I’m just training hard to get that win and become the best at
126-pounds. First that means beating Miguel Flores.
“This
is going to be a great fight. Miguel Flores is a tough fighter who throws a lot
of punches and comes forward. He’s got a big right hand and he works the body
well. He’s a fighter who leaves everything in the ring.
“I
want to unify against any of the champions. I want any of the champions in 2019
and I want to become the featherweight king.”
MIGUEL FLORES
“It’s
been a long road for me. I’m going to put on a good show on February 16. Leo
and his father are professionals and they’ll work hard in the gym, but I have a
feeling they’re overlooking me.
“I
know all the hard work I’ve put in the gym and I know that I deserve this
opportunity and I’m going to prove it by making the most of it.
“This
is a great night of fights and I’m thankful to everyone that made it possible.
My trainer, Aaron Navarro, has been with me and is really a father figure for
me. The support from back home has been amazing.
“I’m
excited to be starting off the year with this great opportunity. I’m going to
give the writers an easy task, because on February 16 I’m going to give them
the Upset of the Year and the Fight of the Year on the same night.
“People
are going to be in for a treat on February 16. We have two Mexican fighters
going toe-to-toe. You’re going to want to show up to see this one.”
JOHN MOLINA JR.
“February
16, there is going to be a war. It’s a great night of fighting. This is a fight
that I specifically asked for. I believe stylistically it’s going to be
all-action.
“I
saw Figueroa say that he’s not going to see me get out of the fourth round.
Well he’s not going to see that, because he’s going to be asleep.
“Talk
is cheap, like I always say. I could talk until I’m blue in the face about how
I’m going to hurt this kid. But it’ll sound naïve until I show you on February
16.
“I
like Figueroa’s confidence. It’s going to make for a great fight. I don’t ever
want to face a guy who’s going to come to lose. I know he’s coming to win. I’m
glad to share the ring with great fighters like Leo, Miguel and Omar for this
special night.”
TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions
“Premier
Boxing Champions have made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and
biggest fights to Southern California.
“L.A.
has always been regarded as one of the best fight cities in the world and home
to some of the greatest fights in boxing. We believe that Los Angeles,
including right here downtown, can become a major hub for the sport of boxing.
“Southern
California has long been a hotbed of slugfests between great Mexican-American
fighters, and with Leo Santa Cruz and Miguel Flores, plus Omar Figueroa vs.
John Molina Jr., we have the makings of another all-out war on February 16.
This is going to be a great night.”
RICHARD SCHAEFER, Chairman & CEO of Ringstar Sports
“Los
Angeles is once again the fight capital of the world. There are some great
matchups coming here for the passionate Southern California fight fans.
“The
Microsoft Theatre is a fantastic venue for boxing and it hosts signature events
throughout the year, and on February 16 it will host a great doubleheader. They
say that styles make fights, and I don’t think there are better matchups than
these two fights.
“These
fighters are warriors. No one on this card is ever in a boring fight. It’s like
throwing oil in the fire. This is going to be a night you don’t want to miss
and a great crowd watching these fights.”
# # #
Fans
can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or
Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on
desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected
devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku.
Light Heavyweight Power-Puncher Faces Oklahoma’s Allan Green Sunday, January 13 from Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles & Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Click HERE for Photos from Team Elbiali/Premier Boxing Champions
LAS VEGAS (January 4, 2019) – Having recently moved from Miami to Las Vegas, hard-hitting light heavyweight Ahmed Elbiali shared his thoughts on training camp as he prepares to face Oklahoma’s Allan Green Sunday, January 13 from the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The fight will be featured on the Premier Boxing Champions Prelims live on FS1 and FOX Deportes telecast that begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, if time allows.
Prelims precede a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes show that features IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Jose Uzcategui taking on unbeaten Caleb Plant in the main event. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will also see unbeaten featherweight Brandon Figueroa take on Moises Flores and sensational prospect Joey Spencer entering the ring.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Zanfer Promotions, start at $50, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Here is what Elbiali had to say from training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:On training with new coach Chris Ben-Tchavtchavadze:“Chris is a great coach and he’s teaching me a lot. I’m learning how to parry punches and my defense is improving. On offense, I’m using my jab more to set up combinations. With Chris in my corner, I feel I have someone who can help me make the proper adjustments in a fight.”
On facing veteran Allan Green:
“I know I’m up against a fighter in Allan Green who’s been in the ring and went the distance with some very good fighters. He has a lot of experience, so I must fight wisely to be victorious. I’m going into this fight with a do or die mindset and I’m going to leave everything in the ring.”
On making the move from Miami to Las Vegas:
“It’s been a tremendous blessing since I moved here a few months ago from Miami. The quality of sparring I’m getting is just incredible. I’m getting better every day just from sparring top level guys. In Miami, there just isn’t the quality of guys to spar on a regular basis. The move has been great.”
On making his return to the ring:
“I only fought once last year so I’m hoping to get back on track fighting regularly in 2019. I think with a few more fights I’ll be ready to challenge anyone in my division. I just need to stay active.”
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku.
Reading, PA (January 3, 2019) – On Saturday night, January 26th, championship boxing returns to the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania as Phoenix Promotions stages a big Pro-AM card.
In the main event, it will be a 10-round battle for the UBA Bantamweight title as Rosalinda Rodriguez takes on Liliana Martinez.
Rodriguez of Miami has a record of 8-0 with two knockouts.
The 32 year-old Rodriguez is a four-year professional who has wins over two undefeated fighters in Frederica Blanco and Samantha Salazar.
In her last bout, Rodriguez won an eight-round unanimous decision over Crystal Hoy on December 8th in Louisville, Kentucky.
Martinez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has a record of 21-18 with 13 knockouts.
The 35 year-old Martinez is a 19 year-professional is coming off a decision loss to Sandra Atanassow on February 3rd in Germany.
In the eight-round co-feature, Hector Camacho, Jr. returns to the ring when he takes on Vladimir Hernandez in an middleweight bout scheduled for eight-rounds.
Camacho, Jr. of New York, has a record of 58-7-1 with 32 knockouts.
Camacho, 40 years-old, is a 23 year veteran of the squared circle.
Camacho went undefeated in his first 34 fights, which included wins over Freddy Curiel (14-3-1), Roberto Nunez (15-3), Miguel Angel Ruiz (21-5-1), Menard Reed (20-1), former world champion Phillip Holliday (36-3-1), Joe Hutchinson (18-1-2), Rocky Martinez (34-4-1), former world title challenger Larry LaCoursiere, Arturo Urena (19-3), Fredd Ladd (45-9), Nelson Estupinan (12-1), Kenny Kost (14-3), Israel Cardona (36-9) & Former world champion Yory Boy Campas(92-14-1).
Hernandez of Denver, Colorado has a record of 10-3 with six knockouts.
The 29 year-old Hernandez is a 10 year-professional has two wins over Danny Valdivia (14-0 & 14-1).
In six-round bouts:
Nicholas Hernandez (9-3-1, 2 KOs) of Reading takes on Jauvan John (3-7-1) of Brooklyn, NY in a junior middleweight bout.
Frank Trader (11-2-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Zack Ramsey (8-5, 4 KOs) of Springfield, MA in a junior lightweight bout.
In four-round bouts:
Harold Lopez (4-0-1, 1 KO) of Allentown, PA fights pro debuting Rondarius Hunter in a flyweight bout.
Rakym Dyer will make his pro debut against fellow first-timer Earvin Young of Milwaukee, WI in a welterweight bout.
Martino Jules (5-0) of Allentown, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight contest.
There will be an amateur show that begins at 4 p.m., and tickets that that portion of the show only are $25.
Ticket Prices are as follows for Pro Show, that begins at 8 PM
1) $1,500.00 VIP Tables. 2) $150.00 Ring Side Seats. 3) $75.00 Silver Seating. 4) $50.00 Bronze Seating. 5) $25.00 General Admission.
All Tickets can be purchased at At The Santander Arena’s Box Office -700 Penn Street Reading Pa. 19602; Ticketmaster.com and at The Reading Extreme Boxing Club located at 1419 N. 5th Street Reading Pa. 19602.
James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr will clash at London’s O2 on 23 February in the first major UK event of the new deal between ITV and Haymon Sports’ Premier Boxing Champions, it has been announced.
The Super Middleweight match, to be screened exclusively live on ITV Box Office, will take place against a backdrop of hostility between two fighters who have long made no secret of their mutual dislike and are relishing the prospect of settling their differences in the ring.
James DeGale has already fired off an opening shot in the direction of his opponent.
He said: “Really excited and looking forward to being back home to a fight of this magnitude. “I believe Eubank doesn’t have the pedigree, the size and skill to beat me. “Eubank is a decent fighter but every time he has stepped up he has been found out. He has called my name for a long time so now I’ve finally got my chance to zip his lips.”
Eubank Jr responded in kind, saying: “DeGale is going to get the schooling of his career. A good old-fashioned hiding.”
Poxon Sport is the promoter of DeGale v Eubank Jr, as the exclusive promoter of all UK PBC events on ITV.
The fighters faced off at the Hotel Café Royal, in London on Thursday, January 3rd. Live streaming of the press conference was hosted by ITV’s Gabriel Clarke on the ITV Box Office Facebook page and Youtube channel.
Full details of the undercard and how to access this ITV Box Office PPV event across all platforms will be announced and made available in due course. For updated and further information, please go to www.itvboxoffice.com Tickets for the fight go on sale on Friday 4 January at midday to O2 members and to the wider public at midday on Monday 7 January. Tickets available from www.AXS.com and Inner Ringside/VIP Hospitality from www.sportandmusic.co.uk.
News of the DeGale v Eubank Jr showdown follows the announcement at the end of December of two major world title fights to be shown free to air on ITV4 as part of the broad scope of the ITV and PBC deal.
On Sunday, January 13, Jose Uzcategui defends his IBF Super Middleweight World Championship against unbeaten top challenger Caleb Plant. Coverage will come live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The following weekend, on 19 January, ITV4’s coverage will come live from Las Vegas where Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBA world welterweight title against Adrien Broner. The exclusive ITV4 coverage will also include the much-anticipated showdown between Badou Jack and Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight title.
Late last year, ITV announced a ground-breaking new deal with Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) to bring exclusive coverage of exciting PBC world-class boxing events to ITV viewers and fight fans in the UK. The unique collaboration is the first time that Haymon Sports and PBC has partnered with a UK broadcaster to stage boxing events regularly in the UK.
The exclusive three-year deal will guarantee a minimum of 15 televised events each year, drawing from PBC’s unrivaled group of over 160 of the best boxers in the world, which includes more than 60 current and former world champions in matches staged both in the UK and the US.
PBC, the sports’ pre-eminent boxing brand, is broadcast over cable and network television in the United States. The world-class action from events for the next three years will include free-to-air broadcasts on ITV’s channels, including ITV main channel and ITV4 and ITV Hub, and will also include pay per views on ITV’s PPV channel, ITV Box Office.
This new deal for boxing adds to ITV Sport’s portfolio of first class events, which includes exclusive free to air coverage of the England football team’s qualifiers for both the European Championship and World Cup, the 6 Nations and exclusive coverage of the Rugby World Cup, UK horse racing, the Tour de France and the French Open.
