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BELLATOR MMA 261 VIDEOJ KAJ CITAJ MEDIAJ TAGOJ

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LOS ANGELES – Ne. 1 rangigita peza pezo Timothy Johnson Kaj Ne. 3 rangigita peza pezo Valentin Moldavsky antaŭprezentis ilian monumentan inaŭguran provizoran pezegulo-titolan batalon ĉe BELLATOR 261 je SHOWTIME dum virtuala amaskomunikila tago merkrede. Johnson kontraŭ. Moldavsky ĉesigas mirindan ĉefan karton ĉi-vendrede, Junio 25 Viva sur SHOWTIME #?e 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT.

La BELLATOR 261 ĉefa karto ankaŭ prezentas kvin-muŝan pezan virinan atakon en la kun-ĉefa evento-fendo kiel la Ne. 2 Rangita Liz carmouche alprenas la nevenkitan Ne. 3 Rangita Kana Watanabe. #Anka?, malpezuloj kvadratiĝas kiel Ne. 4 Rangita Lesurio de Mylesinterbatalas kun la Ne. 6 Rangita Sidney Eksterleĝulo en konkurso tenanta gravajn titolajn implicojn kaj iama titola kontestanto Ne. 6 Rangita featherweight Daniel Weichel batalas kontraŭ la nevenkita Keoni Diggs en 145-funta atako. Plej bona perspektivo Christian Edwards malfermas la agadon je SHOWTIME en duonpezega banger kontraŭ Simon Biyong.

Jen kion la batalantoj devis diri merkredo:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Pezegulo

*Klako HERE por vidi la plenan amaskomunikan sesion de Johnson

"Mi kalkulas ĉi tion kiel titolon, Mi lasos ĉiujn aliajn meti intervalon antaŭ ĝin. Moldavsky estas ĉampioneca batalanto kaj mi ankaŭ, do laŭ miaj okuloj ĉi tiu batalo fariĝos la plej bona pezegulo en la divido. "

"Estis facile fokusiĝi al lia ludplano, ĉar ĝi estas la sama afero, kiun mi faras. Ni ambaŭ estas fortaj luktistoj kaj havas pezan teron kaj funton. Mi supozas, ke ni vidos, kiu pli bone vendredon vendos. "

“Mia revigliĝo en mia kariero venas de tio, ke mi ne dubas pri mi mem. Mi perdis kelkajn sinsekve kaj estis facila ekskuzo ĉesi kaj dubi pri mi mem, sed mi ne faris, kaj mi povis forpreni tri sinsekve kaj meti min en pozicion gajni titolon. "

Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Pezegulo

*Klako HERE por vidi la plenan amaskomunikan sesion de Moldavsky

“Jes, estas iuj similecoj inter mi kaj Tim. Mia stilo iom diferencas, Tamen, Mi ŝatas faligi homojn kaj fini ilin tie. "

“Nun, kiam ĉi tio estas titola batalo, Mi komprenas, ke estas pli interrete, sed ĉi tio estas nur alia batalo por mi. Mi planas fari tion, kion mi ĉiam faras, kaj tio estas batali kontraŭ mia batalo kaj venki. "

"Estas honoro trejni kun Fedor kaj reprezenti lian teamon."

“Lia luktado ne pli bonas ol la mia, kaj mia sambo estos pli efika ol lia luktado. ’

Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Virina Muŝa Pezo

*Klako HERE por vidi la plenan amaskomunikan sesion de Carmouche

“Mi planas akiri superregan finon kaj gajni titolan pafon. Mi pensas, ke neniu el ni volas, ke ĉi tio iru al decido. Vetero, ke mi batas ŝin senkonscie, tranĉante ŝin malfermita aŭ muelita kaj funta, Mi planas fini ĉi tiun batalon regante. "

"Estas vere ekscite batali antaŭ la fanoj kaj senti tiun energion denove. Eniri kaj eliri estas kie vi sentas ĝin, sed kiam mi enpaŝas la kaĝon, estas nur mi kaj mia kontraŭulo. "

"Ĉi tio havas nenion komunan kun Kana kaj ŝia disko. Mi devas fari superregan agadon kaj montri kial mi meritas esti la ĉampiono en ĉi tiu divido. Kiam mi alvenis al Bellator, Mi volis grimpi la tutan rangon, kaj tion mi faris kaj planas daŭre fari. "

"Sen doni tro multe, mi vidas multajn eblecojn ĉi tie. Mi vidas multajn handikapojn en ŝia ludo, kiun mi povas kapitaligi, kiu plibonigos mian ludon. Ĉi tio permesos al mi fari bonegan prezentadon kaj fini ŝin. "

Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Virina Muŝa Pezo

*Klako HERE por vidi la plenan amaskomunikan sesion de Watanabe

“Mi tre flatas la komparon al Rhonda, sed mia ĵudo kaj mia tero kaj funto estas tre progresintaj kaj multe malsamaj ol Rhonda. "

“Se mi havas pozitivan montradon vendrede, tiam mi kredas, ke mi meritas pafon ĉe la titolo. "

“Liz estas unu el la plej grandaj nomoj, kiujn mi iam batalis, sed ĉi tio ne ŝanĝas mian pensmanieron aŭ igas min senti premon. Mi honoras batali kontraŭ Liz kaj ne povas atendi paŝi en la kaĝo kun ŝi. "

“Mi honoras esti la kunĉefa evento vendrede. Tio ĉio signifas nenion, Tamen, se mi ne prezentos spektaklon kaj impresan prezentadon. Mi planas fari tion. ’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Malpeza

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“Mi provas koncentriĝi pri la aferoj, kiujn mi povas regi, sed venko vendrede kune kun kiel mi batalis, devus meti min en la konversacion por titolo. "

"Mi kreditas mian fortecon por ĉi tiu du-batala venksinsekvo. Mi daŭre aperas kaj pene laboras. Kiam mi estis sur tiu tri-batala malvenko-serio, Mi ne permesis al mi malsupreniri. Post vendredo mi estos tri-batala venksinsekvo kaj en bonega loko por pafo ĉe la titolo, kaj mi kreditas mian fortecon kaj fortikecon pro tio. "

Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Malpeza

“Mi pliboniĝis ĉiumaniere ebla. Jurio estas nur alia ulo, kiu spiras aeron, do mi havas nenion por zorgi. "

“Batalantaj uloj kiel Michael Chandler helpis min, sed fine de la tago estas mi vs.. Mi. Mi estas certa, kaj tio tradukiĝis al ĉiu alia aspekto de mia vivo. Mi estas preta por ĉi tiu batalo kaj prezentos spektaklon. "

Daniel Weichel BELLATOR Pluma pezo

*Klako HERE por vidi la plenan amaskomunikan sesion de Weichel

“Mi pensas ke Keoni estas malmola batalanto, sed mi antaŭĝojas doni al li sian unuan perdon. Mi ege ekscitiĝas pri ĉi tiu batalo kaj doni al li sian unuan perdon estos defio por mi, kaj mi antaŭĝuas ĝin. "

“Honeste, Mi ne volas rigardi antaŭ ĉi tiu batalo. Estis facile fari tion en la Granda Premio, kaj mi ne ŝatis ĝin. Keoni estas malmola kontraŭulo, kaj mia fokuso estis al li. Mi havis bonegan tendaron kaj antaŭĝojas montri tiun vendredon vespere. "

Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Pluma pezo

*Klako HERE por vidi Diggs-plenan amaskomunikan sesion

"Min provokas la defio. Ĉi tiu estas mia plej malfacila batalo ĝis nun, kaj ĝi estas kontraŭ la plej forta kontraŭulo. Mi antaŭĝojas fari deklaron kaj solidigi min en ĉi tiu divido. "

“Mia ludplano neniam ŝanĝiĝas. Mi prenos tion, kion li donas al mi kaj batos lin. Mi kredas, ke mi estas pli bona ol li ĉie, Mi ne vere antaŭĝojas pri venkoj kaj perdoj, sed mi nur volas fari bonegan prezentadon kaj montri, pri kio mi kapablas. "

"Nur ĉar li havas pli multajn batalojn, tio ne signifas, ke li havas misterajn potencojn. Mi trejnas kun iuj tre malfacilaj homoj, kaj mi mem estas veterano. Mi havas multan fidon al mi mem kaj ne vidas lin fari ion, kio ŝokos min, kiam ni enpaŝos la kaĝon. "

Christian Edwards BELLATOR Duonpezega

*Klako HERE por vidi la plenan amaskomunikan sesion de Eduardo

“Simon estas tre malmola, kaj ĝi estas sendube la plej forta kontraŭulo de mia kariero. Mi konas mian lertecon, Tamen, kaj mi scias, kion mi povas fari, kaj mi atendas montri tiun vendredon. "

“Mi scias, ke Simon estas tre potenca kaj sportema. Ĝi estas lia unua batalo en Usono, do mi atendas, ke li eliros flugante. Mi planas elteni la ŝtormon kaj poste konduki lin al profundaj akvoj, kie mi povos fini la batalon. "

Simon Biyong BELLATOR Duonpezega

*Klako HERE por vidi plenan amaskomunikan sesion de Biyong

“Estas revo batali en Usono kaj debuti ĉi tie estas grandega ŝanco. Mi estis origine en la antaŭbaloto kaj nun mi estas sur la ĉefa karto, kion pli mi povus peti??

"Mi ne havis multan tempon prepari por Edwards, sed ne gravas ĉar fine de la tago ĝi estas batalo. Ĝi estas mallonga avizo por mi, kaj ĝi estas mallongaj avizoj por li. Mi estos preta kaj ne povas atendi por montri miajn kapablojn. "

"Mi estas ĉi tie por meti min en pozicion por akiri rangan kontraŭulon, kaj Christian Edwards estas laŭ mia maniero. Mi pensas, ke li aspektis bone en sia lasta batalo, sed mi ne estas lia lasta kontraŭulo. Mi esperas, ke li estas preta, ĉar mi estas. "

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up MarioEl AztecaBarrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up MarioEl AztecaBarrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

ATLANTA, GA (Junio 23, 2021) – Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry, whose record-breaking verdicts and recoveries have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and Newsweek magazines, is now using his powerhouse image to sponsor undefeated World Champion boxer, MarioEl Azteca” Barrios (26-0, 17 KOs). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the famed attorney flew in the undefeated Barrios, and gave him the entrance and introduction he deserves, with the red carpet off a private jet accompanied by a professional Aztec Dance Troupe.


Thomas J. Henry’s partnership with MarioEl AztecaBarrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). En la SHOWTIME PPV Ĉefa evento, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT.


The new multi-fight deal will also transcend the sport of boxing and allow Mario Barrios to work alongside Thomas J. Henry on multiple philanthropic endeavors hosted and promoted by Thomas J. Henry and his law firm.


My initial interest in Mario was derived from his commitment to excellence both in and out of the ring,” said Thomas J. Henry. “He is dedicated to personal growth at all levels, training tirelessly to hone his craft as a boxer while also committing himself to philanthropy and giving back to the San Antonio community. Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate.


“This experience has been a wild and fun ride and yesterday, as my team and I got picked up in the Bay Area from a private jet that my title sponsor, Thomas J. Henry, provided,” Dirita Barrios. “Thomas is a well-respected gentleman in the state of Texas, and especially in my hometown of San Antonio, where his law firm headquarters is located. An incredible press conference was waiting me at the airport when I was picking up my family in San Antonio, all because of TJH. All the local media showed up in support of my fight with Gervonta Davis airing this Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV. The press conference was like a movie scene (smiling), with Aztec dancers, DJs, and all, it was great. I’m looking forward to doing some incredible community work with Thomas J. Henry.”


“Right now, my dreams and aspirations are becoming reality as these special moments are happening in real time,” Barrios #da?ri. “We arrived in Atlanta last night and El Azteca is in warrior spirit, and best believe I’m coming for this man who is trying to take my belt. I want to thank all my San Antonio fans and everyone in Texas for their continued support. I want to let them know that we are going into battle together, as one. Tank has his army of fans, and I have mine. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win.”

Thomas J. Henry is nationally recognized for his charitable events and actions, and regularly seeks out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community.


En marto, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Lasta jaro, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.

SALITA PROMOTIONS TO LIVESTREAM FREE 14-FIGHT RUSSIAN BOXING EVENT ON SUNDAY, JUNIO 27, AT 9:00 AM ET/6:00 AMa PT, ON SALITA PROMOTIONS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

WBO #3 kaj IBF #7 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov Continues Campaign to Meet and Defeat ‘The Monster’ by Taking on Tanzania’s Oscar Richard


Fans of international boxing can wake up to boxing for brunch this #Diman?o, Junio 27, #?E 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT), Kiel vorto Promotions proudly presents another marathon 14-fight matinee of Russian boxing on their popular YOUTUBE CHANNEL, free of charge from the Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Rusio. La evento, entitled “Fight and Win” and presented by Shamo Boxing in association with Salita Promotions, will feature a rugged eight-round battle between WBO #3 kaj IBF #7 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov (22-2-1, 11 KOs), of Podolsk, Rusio, now residing Brooklyn, and Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania’s Oscar Richard (7-3-1, 2 KOs).


And in the 10-round co-main event, Beshariq, Uzbekistan’s Bakhromjon “B.F.” Fozilov(3-1-3, 3 KOs) will face 18-fight veteran Andrey Tomashchuk of Chelyabinsk, Russia for the WPBF International Middleweight Championship.


30-year-old Potapov has bounced back nicely from his highly controversial “loss” to fellow contender Josh Greer by scoring two big victories, including his last outing, a shutout unanimous decision over Ukraine’s then 16-2 Oleksandr Hryshchuk in December 2020 En Moskvo. In his 11-year career, Potapov has already held the WBA Asia and WBO NABO Bantamweight Championships.


“I look forward to returning to the ring and putting on an exciting performance for my fans in Moscow and worldwide,” said Potapov, who has steadily moved back into contention for another big fight, whether a rematch against Greer or a challenge of one of the division’s champions.


Also scheduled for battle in featured fights are Saint Petersburg, Rusio’s Zurab Kvitsiani (7-1, 2 KOs) taking on Khimki, Rusio’s David Nikolaev (9-7-1, 5 KOs) in a middleweight eight-rounder; Grozny, Rusio’s (via Almaty, #Kaza?io) Undefeated ekstra malpeza Shamil Malsagov (3-0, 1 KO) up against Ufa, Rusio’s Rustem Fatkhullin (8-8, 3 KOs) over eight rounds; and once-beaten Tikhon Netesov of Irkutsk, Rusio (5-1, 2 KOs) facing Khimki, Rusio’s (via Vanadzor, Armenia) Arkadi Harutyunyan(4-17, 1 KO) in a six-round super lightweight battle.


The event’s complete bout sheet can be found HERE.


I am thrilled to bring a Sunday show from Moscow to boxing fans in the US via ourYOUTUBE CHANNEL, Dirita Dmitriy Salita. “Nikolai is one of the best bantamweights in the world. Coming off this weekend with Inoue’s incredible performance, I believe Nikolai will show that he is elite and ready to challenge ‘The Monster.’”


Calling the action in English will be Canada’s Corey Erdman, a commentary veteran for ESPN, NBC, CBS, SpikeTV, BoxNation, DAZN and SNY, as well as UFC Fight Passrecurring series Broadway Boxing. Erdman is also a lead columnist for Boxing Scene, and a regular combat sports contributor to VICE.


The livestream is part of Salita Promotions’ ever-expanding YOUTUBE CHANNEL, that already offers thousands of hours of past fights from many of the biggest names in boxing, senpage, and attracts more than 5 million monthly views with 196,000 subscribers and hundreds of thousands of daily viewers. Check the Salita PromotionsYOUTUBE CHANNEL for regular video updates of boxing’s greatest legends, its best fighters, toughest contenders and brightest prospects in action.


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About Salita Promotions
Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 De Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike televido, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

Check the Salita Promotions YOUTUBE CHANNEL for regular updates of the modern world’s greatest fighters, contenders and prospects in action.

BKFC-18 – Live on FITE PPV on June 26

BKFC-18 – Live on FITE PPV on June 26

Event features 4 World Title Fights

Nuda Batalfingro-Ĉampioneco, The World’s Fastest Growing Sport, presents BKFC-18 Prezentanta Four World Title Fights Sur Sabato, Junio 26 #?E Hard Rock Live En la Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL and broadcast globally on FITE PPV, Komencanta #?e 9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. PT). They will be joined by the BKFC broadcast team of Sean Wheelock and Chris Lytle.

En la superpezula divido, BKFC World Champion ‘The Mexicutioner’ Joey Beltran, (4-1-1, 2 KOs), fighting out of Carlsbad, CA will make the second defense of his title against Sam ‘The Hillbilly Hammer’ Shewmaker, (4-1-1, 3 KOs), of Gravois Mills, MO.

Competing for the vacant BKFC Cruiserweight World Title, South Florida fan favorite, Hector ‘Showeather’ Lombard, (2-0, 1 KO), de Miami, FL clashes with ‘Diesel’ Joe Riggs, (3-0-1), fighting out of Phoenix, AZ.

In the featherweight division, Miami warrior Luis ‘Baboon’ Palomino, (3-0, 2 KOs), faces Great Britain villain and the country’s bare-knuckle champion, Tyler ‘The Tornado’ Goodjohn, (1-0) for the BKFC World Title.

Two of South Florida’s most in-demand fighters, Thiago ‘The Pitbull’ Alves, (1-0), de Coconut Creek, FL and ‘The Monster’, Uly ‘3 Seconds’ Diaz, (2-0, 2 KOs) de Miami, FL will battle for the vacant BKFC Middleweight World Title.

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CHRIS COLBERT TAKES ON HARD-HITTING CONTENDER TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR LIVE ON SHOWTIME JULY 3

Plus, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lightweight Contender

Jon Fernández in WBA Title Eliminator on Saturday, Julio 3

At Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

CARSON, CALIF.(Junio 22, 2021) – Undefeated Interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris "Primetime" Colbertwill face hard-hitting contenderTugstsogt “King Tug” NyambayarSabate, Julio 3, headlining the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Nyambayar replaces Yuriorkis Gamboa, who was originally scheduled to face Colbert before suffering an injury during training camp.

The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT and will feature unbeaten rising starMichel Riverabattling lightweight contenderJon Fernándezin a 135-pound WBA title eliminator in the co-main event.

The telecast will also feature highlights of undefeated super lightweight contenderRichardson Hitchinssquaring off againstDarwin Pricein a 10-round duel.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com. Hitchins vs.. Price is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.

“This lineup on July 3 features highly-touted rising stars in tough matchups against opponents looking to make statements of their own,”Diris Tom Brown, Prezidanto de TGB Promotions. “Chris Colbert has been impressive fight after fight, and he will have a big test against the always-tough Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Also facing perhaps the toughest test of his career, Michel Rivera will enter the ring in an exciting matchup against contender Jon Fernández. This is a card that is lined up to deliver drama all night long.”

Reprezentante sian denaskan Broklinon, N.Y., Colbert (15-0, 6 KOs) rapide pafis la 130-funtan rangon, prenante altnivelan konkuradon en sia unua 15 Profesiaj bataloj. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe in his last outing, as he stopped hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda in round 11 of their December 2020 kolizio. The 24-year-old turned pro in 2015 and beat three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. En septembro 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezreel Corrales in January 2020.

“I’m very excited to be back in the ring on July 4 weekend,”Diris Colbert. “I get to set off my fireworks on SHOWTIME the night before. We’re taking this one to Dignity Health Sports Park in California, but I know I’ll have my New York family behind me. This is just another day, another dollar. I have a job to do, and that’s to get the win by any means necessary, but I’m looking to dominate. I expect Nyambayar to bring his A-game though because he knows he’ll be in there with a monster. I may not be the biggest puncher in the world, but I know how to finish a guy and get him out of there, and on July 3 that’s exactly what I’ll be looking to do.”

The 28-year-old Nyambayar (12-1, 9 KOs) won a silver medal representing his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics and now lives in Southern California, where he’s trained by John Pullman. Nyambayar ascended the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. He earned his first world title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019, before dropping his championship bout against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. en februaro 2020. Ahead of his super featherweight debut on July 3, the WBC’s second-ranked featherweight Nyambayar most recently handed Cobia Breedy his first loss by scoring two knockdowns and eventually earning the decision in September 2020.

“When I got the call about this fight, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Nyambayar. “I can’t wait to compete. I was born for fights like this. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans a great show on July 3.”

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rivera (20-0, 13 KOs) burst onto the scene in 2019 making his U.S. debut with a victory over Juan Rene Tellez. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Plej #?us, Rivera stepped back into the ring to knock out Anthony Mercado in February of this year.

“I can’t wait to be showcasing my skills once again on July 3,” said Rivera. “Fernández will be bringing his A-game and that’s exactly what I want. My coach Herman Caicedo and I have been zeroing in on the best approach to this fight and I’m excited to execute it. Jon is a rough and tough fighter and probably the best fighter I’ve faced to this point and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I know that I will be fighting for a world title soon, so I’m just staying focused and disciplined until that time comes.”

The 25-year-old Fernández (21-1, 18 KOs) enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak following his only career blemish, a decision loss to O’Shaquie Foster in 2018 SurShoBox: La Nova Generacio. A native of Bilbao, Hispanio, Fernández will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on July 3. Fernández has been mentored by boxing great Sergio Martinez and will look to put himself back in position for a world title against Rivera. En lia lasta batalo, Fernández knocked out Aristides Perez in the first-round of their February 2020 kolizio.

“The fans are going to enjoy this fight with Rivera very much,” said Fernández. “Both of us are going to give our all in the ring for the opportunity to become a champion. This is the kind of fight that boxing is all about. Our division is full of great fighters, so you need to fight the best to be the best. My training is going very well and I believe that at this moment, I am in the prime of my career.”

Hejmanto de Broklino, Hitchins (12-0, 5 KOs) Turnita profesiulon en 2017 post reprezentado de Haitio ĉe la 2016 Olympics. La 23-jaraĝa ekbrilis impresajn kapablojn, ĉar li amasigis nesuperitan rekordon en la profesiaj rangoj, kiu estas produkto de vasta amatora kariero. En lia lasta ekskurso, Hitchins scored a career-best victory, as he earned a decision over former world champion Argenis Mendez. Hitchins has increased his competition in winning 10-round decisions in his last three fights.

“After my last fight in December, I got right back in the ring and have been training and tweaking things to help me really get to that star level,”Diris Hitchins. “I’ve always had the tools, but people are just now recognizing my talents. Each opponent has brought something different out of me, and I plan to keep rising to the occasion and putting on a show for the fans.”

Price (17-1, 10 KOs) returned to the ring in April to knock out Saul Corral in the fifth round. His previous outing had come in December 2019 when he suffered a knee injury that forced him to take a TKO loss against Malik Hawkins in a fight Price led on the scorecards. Originally from St. Louis and now fighting out of Houston, Price was a standout track and field runner at Grambling State University before turning pro and winning his first 16 Bataloj.

“Every dream has a process and a price tag,” said Price. “Those who embrace the process and pay the price, live the dream. Those who don’t, just dream. I can’t wait to get back in the ring on July 3 and put on a great performance.”

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Paradigm Sports Signs UFC Strawweight Mackenzie Dern

#6 UFC Strawweight Mackenzie Dern signs with Paradigm Sports

Irvine, CA (Junio 22, 2021) Paradigm Sports is proud to announce its full-service representation of mixed martial arts (MMA) star Mackenzie Dern.

Dern is the current #6 ranked UFC Strawweight, and has been steadily climbing the rankings with a 4-fight win streak. Dern boasts an impressive professional record of 11-1, her most recent win being a first round submission over Nina Nunes in April.

On signing with Paradigm Sports, Dern said: “I’m excited for the next phase of my career and working with Paradigm. I really feel that, as a team, we will reach my full potential as a fighter inside and outside of the cage!?

Paradigm Sports Senior Vice President, Tim Simpson, Deklarita: “We are thrilled to welcome Mackenzie into the Paradigm Sports family. She is a phenomenal athlete and one with championship potential. On behalf of our whole team, it is an honor to partner with her and her family, and we look forward to helping her build upon the successful career she has already begun.”

Paradigm Sports is a full-service management agency that has set itself apart as a multi-platform sports business and media company that handles the careers of a global roster of elite combat sports athletes, including Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Michael Page and Cris Cyborg.

Super Welterweight Contender Carlos Adames Faces Alexis Salazar in Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV Undercard This Saturday, Junio 26

Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training

ATLANTA (Junio 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Junio 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Adames vs. Salazar replaces the previously scheduled Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza fight, after Williams was forced to withdraw because of an elbow injury.

The event is headlined by four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he seeks a title in a third weight class against unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV telecast that begins at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at Https://Www.ticketmaster.com.

A native of Comendador, Dominican Respubliko, Adames (19-1, 15 KOs) fights out of New York City as he seeks to earn a second shot at a world championship. The 27-year-old defeated a slew of contenders on his way to a 2019 title shot that he lost by narrow decision to Patrick Teixeira. Adames defeated former champion Carlos Molina, and contenders Frank Galarza, Joshua Conley and Alejandro Barrera to earn that opportunity at a title.

The 25-year-old Salazar (23-3, 9 KOs) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Plej #?us, Salazar earned a unanimous decision over Ruben Barajas in their December 2020 kolizio. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Calif., Salazar will fight in the U.S. for the sixth time Saturday night. His previous stateside outing saw him dominate Abraham Cordero to earn a unanimous decision in May 2019.

The non-televised undercard will feature Cuban contender Leduan Barthelemy (16-1-1, 8 KOs) renkontiĝo nevenkita Viktor Slavinsky (12-0-1, 6 KOs)in an eight-round super featherweight fight, former title challenger Andreo Gutierrez (38-2-1, 25 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, unbeaten prospect Dalton Brodie (1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeaten Trever Bradshaw (1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospect Stacey Selby (2-0, 2 KOs) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.

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ABOUT DAVIS VS. BARRIOS
Davis #kontra?. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Junio 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District Brickhouse Boxing Club

LOS ANGELES (Junio 21, 2021) – Undefeated former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight Champion (WBO) and current world-ranked light heavyweight contender Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is a principal member in 3PM Group, which officially opened the 6,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Brickhouse Boxing Club to the public this past May 31St.

Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) has been training at Brickhouse Boxing Club for his July 9Th12-round main event fight versus former world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Baro (22-3, 14 KOs).
Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.

Biletoj estas alprezigita #?e $150, $100, $75, $50 Kaj $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium Kaj Www.ticketmaster.com.
Located in North Hollywood (1116 Weddington St. / 818.821.3355) and arguably the premier boxing gym in Los Angeles, Brickhouse Boxing Club’s key members and trainers include “Zurdo” Ramirez, 4-time World Champion Brian Viloria, Ramirez’ Head Trainer Julian Chua, and Strength & Conditioning Coach Chris Wong.

“The opportunity presented itself and my team was able to put everything together,” Ramirez explained why he is a principal owner of Brickhouse Boxing Club. “The plan was always to create a friendly environment that can help expand to others but, Samtempe, provide an elite training facility for professionals.

“Training here (for Barrera fight) has been great. I’m proud to have my own space and glad to have everything I need under one roof – boxing, taŭgeco, recovery, and sauna. #Anka?, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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ERICKSON LUBIN VS. JEISON ROSARIO AND JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. BRIAN MENDOZA VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

ATLANTA (Junio 17, 2021) – Top contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin and former unified champion Jeison Rosario, plus former unified champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams Kaj Brian Mendoza previewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Thursday before they enter the ring on the Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV undercard Saturday, Junio 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Lubin and Rosario will meet in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, while Williams and Mendoza square off for a 10-round super welterweight showdown on the pay-per-view telecast. The telecast also features hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov stepping in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in the opening bout at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.Com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:

Erickson Lubin

“This has been the best camp of my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it really has been. Mi estis en la gimnazio ekde mia lasta batalo. I made a few mistakes in that fight, but Kevin Cunningham and I have been at it since last year and we’re coming to make a statement.

“This is a stacked card and we’re excited to be a part of it. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the best fighter in this division.

“This is going to be a fan-friendly fight. I can mix it up, box or bang. Rosario always comes forward. The fans are going to love it. I’m not the fighter who tries to find an easy way out. I’m looking to make a statement.

“I think that I’m a totally different fighter than when I trained with his coach, Herman Caicedo. Me and Kevin have worked on a lot of things that regular southpaws don’t have. I’m coming in with a game plan that’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think this is the wrong fight for Rosario to take coming off a knockout loss.

“This fight comes down to who wants it more and who prepared better. I have power too. He’s got to have the skills and have his mind there. I know I’m ready mentally. I can’t wait to fight.

“I gained a lot of experience fighting Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha. Those are top contenders. I don’t want any tune-up fights, that’s why I took this fight against Rosario. I gained a lot of confidence and everything is clicking for me right now.

“When I become world champion, I want to be able to say that I’ve beat all the top guys in the division. That’s just how I am. I’m a competitor. Make sure you tune-in on June 26.

“It doesn’t matter if I knock Rosario out or if I don’t. My job is to look good and come out victorious. I’m going to go in there and show the world that I can make anyone in this division look bad.”

JEISON ROSARIO

“I feel very healthy and very strong. It’s been a great camp so far and probably one of the best camps I’ve had in my career. I’m already at the weight and I am ready to go. The Jermell Charlo fight is the past. That’s over with. This is a new camp and I feel very strong. We’re moving forward.

“I changed trainers just because I was looking for a change. Not necessarily because I lost, but because it was just the right timing. #Beda?rinde, it came with a loss, but that was not the reason for the change. We’ve known each other for some time. I know Herman Caicedo’s style. It’s no nonsense. Ekskuzoj. It’s all or nothing and that’s what I wanted moving forward.

“First and foremost, I have the power to knockout Lubin and anybody in the 154-pound division. The camp that I’ve had, and the little tidbits of southpaw knowledge that I’ve picked up on, make me confident that I can knock Lubin out.

“What happened in the Charlo fight was the fluke. Me winning the titles was not the fluke. I’m going to show everybody that I will bounce back from that loss and win my next fight. I have no problem taking this fight. It’s not a mistake at all. This is what we do. We fight. I’m very excited for June 26 and I expect Lubin to bring his best.

“I actually watched the Charlo fight for the first time last night. Obviously, I learned from my mistake and worked to correct it in this camp. I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned from that defeat on June 26.

“Ĉe 154 Funtoj, I can knock anybody out. I have seen some of Lubin’s fights just as a fan and he is a great fighter. It’s not easy to land shots on him or land a home run shot. So that’s not the game plan. Obviously, there is a game plan and if I do land on him, I feel that I can knock him out. But I won’t just go in there trying to land a shot on the chin.

“I’m the type to take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. This is another opportunity to get right back in the picture and fight for a title, so you have to take this. Not everybody would. Erickson did and I’m cut from the same cloth. It’s the opportunity and the pride of fighting the best.”

JULIAN WILLIAMS

“Camp is going really well. I’ve been out in Las Vegas with SugarHill Steward grinding and putting in the work. The fans can expect an explosive performance and a victory for myself on June 26.

“I just have to be myself on June 26. I think I’m more skilled than anyone else in the division and I plan on proving that again against Brian Mendoza.

“I’ve known who Brian Mendoza is. I expect him to get beat. He’s a decent fighter, but victory is the only thing on my mind.

“I don’t want to talk about what happened before the Rosario fight because it’s in the past. I don’t want to make any excuses. It wasn’t that I didn’t focus or train hard. Nun, I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared to win.

“With me, you’re always going to see a hungry and focused fighter in the ring. I don’t know if I’ll look much different. I think with a new coach it takes some time for the changes to start setting in.

“I went through a four-week training camp before my fight in December was cancelled because I got COVID-19. It was almost a full camp and it definitely kept me motivated going into this next training camp for this fight.

“I’m the best fighter in the division. I just lost, that’s all. LeBron James and Michael Jordan had bad nights, I can have a bad night too. I’m still the best in the division and I’m anxious to get back in the ring.”

BRIAN MENDOZA

“Training camp has been going great. I’m out here in Las Vegas, Tro. I’ve just been grinding. This is a very big opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. Everybody can expect one hundred percent and everything I have in me.

“It’s not about looking back at the one blemish on my record and crying about what happened in the past. There’s always a million excuses behind the scenes, but it is what it is. I learned from that loss and you guys have seen the change in my performances since that fight and how I was more comfortable at 154 pounds in my next fight. I feel like this next fight will pull out even more from me. You guys will see another big jump in my skill level on June 26.

“I do feel that I have everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose. I keep telling people on fight night that you’re not going to see somebody that’s just happy to be here and happy to get to this point. I have big goals and this is the perfect fight. So you’re going to see me coming with everything I have and coming for the victory. I have everything to gain.

“I feel like I’m catching Julian Williams at the right time because of where I am in my career. It’s about me. This is the right time. I’m 27-years-old and I’ve been a pro for many years now. I just feel like the schooling that I’ve had is really starting to come out and I’m hitting that next level. I’m not worried about what’s going on with Williams. I know he’s still coming with everything he has to prove that he still has it and that he’s still in the mix.

“A lot of people get to this point and they get a big fight like this and they think they’ve made it. They get happy just to be here, but you won’t see that at all with me. I’ve always visualized being at the top of this sport and climbing to the very top. I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity and you’re going to see somebody very hungry on June 26.”

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo

“This is a really terrific card from top to bottom. Julian Williams is one of my favorite fighters. He’s a former unified champion who’s going to take on the tough Brian Mendoza. Williams is looking to make a big statement that he’s still a force and that he’s ready to get back in the mix with the other top 154-pounders.

“The co-main event could be a main event on its own. With Lubin and Rosario, we’re really excited to see who will emerge from that fight ready to challenge for a world title once again. We can’t wait for June 26.”

BELLATOR MMA 263: PITBULL VS. MCKEE VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

FULL PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO HERE

LOS ANGELES – June 17, 2021 – BELLATOR MMA’s Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Patricio Pitbull (32-4) and undefeated top-ranked challenger AJ McKee (17-0) previewed their must-watch Featherweight World Grand Prix Final and 145-pound title fight during a virtual press conference Wednesday. Both fighters’ head coaches, Eric Albarracin of Team Pitbull Brothers, Kaj Antonio McKee of Team Bodyshop, also chimed in with a look at the final preparations both fight camps are taking as we approach the massive event.

BELLATOR 263: Pitbull #kontra?. McKee will emanate from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and will air live on SHOWTIME at 10 P.M. ET/7 p.m. PT. Tickets for the event go on sale tomorrow, Vendredo, Junio 18 at BELLATOR.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the fighters and their coaches had to say Wednesday:

Patricio Pitbull, BELLATOR Featherweight World Champion & BELLATOR Lightweight World Champion

“I’m a little bit older and faster than the rest of my division and I’m going to use this in my favor. (22:47)

“Of all the opponents I’ve faced, AJ is the most dangerous, and I know that. Kun tiu estado diris, I know that I’m going to win this fight and prove his father wrong. (26:18)

“At the beginning of his career, he faced very low-level guys. He has a few wins over tough opponents, but he’s never fought anyone like me. He claims that he is ready for me, but he isn’t, and he’ll learn that very quickly in front of his home crowd.” (38:48)

AJ McKee, Ne. 1 Ranked BELLATOR Featherweight & Featherweight World Grand Prix Finalist

“It’s been a great journey and this is something I’ve dreamed of my entire career. Like I said, I’ve been calling Pitbull’s name since I first stepped into that cage and he’s ignored me, pretending like he doesn’t know who I am. Fine de la tago, there is nowhere else for him to run and he has to look me in my eyes. I’m looking forward to it. Everyone says I haven’t been tested and I agree. Sed, when you do see me get tested, a whole different animal will come out. (23:22)

“After I beat Pitbull and become the face of BELLATOR, we can run it back for that second belt too. Becoming champ-champ is something that I said I was always going to do, and that I will do. I went through the trials and tribulations of not wanting to fight, to then having my passion for this come back and me seeing all my goals be within reach. It’s going to be fun, especially after the long break due to my knee surgery. I can’t wait to get in there again. The Mercenary does one thing: he signs the contract and then takes the person out. (24:22)

“I’ve been preparing for this fight for six years because Pitbull has been at the top for so long. Denove, I have a foot longer reach on him, so he has to come to me. He says he is training with gold medal wrestlers, but I will do the same thing to him that I did to Pat Curran and Darrion Caldwell. I’m comfortable off my back. Just because he’s Brazilian, that doesn’t mean anything in terms of Jiu jitsu. I have that evolved Jiu jitsu and that’s what I get people with when they don’t see it coming.” (31:45)

Scott Coker, BELLATOR President

“We’re excited to be back in California and we are excited to be back in the Forum, a place where we have had so many great fights. It’s going to be an amazing event. My staff is excited and the fighters are excited. When you think about live sports, it needs fans. We got a taste of it last week at the Mohegan Sun, which has been an amazing partner for us, but it’s time to travel and get back to what BELLATOR does best. That is putting on great fights touring from city-to-city, starting with this amazing fight on July 31. (4:10)

“This is the fight that everyone wanted to see. We have so many amazing athletes in this division that we went through the lottery system for matchups, which provided us with amazing fights. But at the beginning, I was wishing that the final would be McKee versus Pitbull. When we signed McKee, he had zero fights to his name. Nun, look at where he is today. Back then, Pitbull was our champion and obviously still is today, so this fight is the “OG” vs. the new guard and we’ll have to see what happens.” (5:13)

Eric Albarracin, Team Pitbull Brothers Head Coach

“Patricio’s had a bullseye on his back since he became the champ in 2014, when he beat Pat Curran and this run has gone exactly as we planned. We were the matchmakers, we sent Darrion Caldwell to the other side of the bracket to take out some of the young bucks and he did. Tiam, AJ took him out and here we are. I think this is the perfect matchup for the finals. We have a young, up-and-coming, undefeated fighter and the pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet, Patricio Pitbull. This is going to be the greatest fight in BELLATOR history. (7:20)

“Even at 17-0, AJ is still very young in the game. He’s very unpredictable. Sed, at the end of the day it’s Pitbull who is the pound-for-pound best on the planet, it’s Pitbull who is the double champ, it’s Pitbull who has the best coaches in the game and they don’t know how to prepare for that.” (8:18)

Antonio McKee, Team Bodyshop Head Coach

“I lived a different life, one where it wasn’t all good. I was dealing with a lot of stuff that a lot of African American men deal with. No mother and no father, growing up in the streets of Los Angeles. It was what it was, but I made the right decisions and never got caught for anything that I did that could have put me away for the rest of my life and found my drive and motivation through my son. The things that AJ would say as a kid, like ‘Daddy if you die, can I die with you?’ I didn’t care about living and I didn’t have a problem with killing either. And then one day AJ says ‘Dad, whatever you do and wherever you go, I want to come with you.’ I was ready to clock out, but then I realized that I needed to be here for him. He had nothing but me, so that gave me the drive and the strength to find a better way out.

“I made it this far, did my thing as a wrestler and was the best in the world. I did what I was doing, but I didn’t have the right mindset, so I had to check my mental and learn how to be a respectable human being. Once I did that, things started to shift for me and now here we are. I did things to keep AJ in private school, not to buy cars, Muziko, and jewelry. I did it all to pay for his school tuition.” (14:36)