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Headlined by Top Heavyweight Luis Ortiz Battling Former World Champion Charles Martin In IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator Saturday, Januari 1 from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida Featuring Rising Star Frank Sanchez Dueling Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron in Co-Main Event Stacked Five-Fight Lineup Also Includes: Jonnie Rice vs. Michael Coffie 2 Gerald Washington vs. Ali Eren Demirezen Viktor Faust vs. Iago Kiladze Live on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View at Special Price of $39.99 Tickets Go on Sale Monday, November 22 bij 10 a.m. EN HOLLYWOOD, FL. (November 17, 2021) – The new year will kick off with a heavyweight bang, as five exciting heavyweight matchups take center stage on a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View on New Year’s Day live from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
The main event will see top heavyweightLuis “King Kong” Ortiztake on former world championCharles Martin in a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator. In de co-main event, unbeaten rising heavyweight starFrank “The Cuban Flash” Sanchezwill square off against Puerto Rican OlympianCarlos Negron in een 10-round aantrekking.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will also see heavyweight contendersJonnie Rice en Michael Coffie battle in a 10-round rematch, former title challengerGerald “El Gallo Negro” Washingtonin a 10-round showdown against Turkish OlympianAli Eren Demirezenen ongeslagen Viktor Faustgeconfronteerd Iago Kiladze in a 10-round attraction to open the pay-per-view.
“Heavyweight boxing is always must-see, and we’ll be kicking off the new year with nothing but titanic sluggers looking to impress in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View showdowns,”Zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “This is a stacked lineup of fights available for fans at an affordable price of $39.99. Luis Ortiz and Charles Martin are both amongst the top of the heavyweight contender ladder and will be able to solidify their position for a world title shot with a win on January 1. One of the most active rising heavyweights, Frank Sanchez will return to action after a career-best victory in October for a tough duel against Carlos Negron. With five fights in all, New Year’s day will be non-stop action with gargantuan duels taking place live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.”
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, go on sale Monday, November 22 bij 10 a.m. ET en kunnen worden gekocht bij Ticketmaster.com. Pre-sale tickets go on sale this Friday, November 19 bij 10 a.m. EN.
With exceptional power and sublime technical skills, Ortiz (32-2, 27 KO) has been a fixture atop heavyweight rankings for years, with his only defeats coming in memorable contests against former longtime heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Born in Camaguey, Cuba and trained by longtime coach Herman Caicedo in Miami, Ortiz won three bouts between Wilder contests, defeating Travis Kauffman, Christian Hammer and Razvan Cojanu. Prior to that run, Ortiz picked up victories over the likes of Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson and Malik Scott to build up his heavyweight resume. Meest recent, Ortiz blasted out Alexander Flores in the first round of their November 2020 einde.
“I can’t wait to give my fans in South Florida a great show on New Year’s Day and earn another shot at the heavyweight title,” Said Ortiz. “Charles Martin is a good fighter, but he’s standing in my way. The only thing on my mind is getting in the ring and making a big statement in this fight to show again why I’m feared by the heavyweight division.”
The 35-year-old Martin (28-2-1, 25 KO) werd in januari zwaargewichtkampioen 2016 when he won by TKO against then unbeaten Vyacheslav Glazkov. After losing his title to Anthony Joshua, Martin has won five of his last six fights, with all of his wins coming inside the distance. Originally from St. Louis, now living in Las Vegas and currently training in Southern California with Manny Robles, Martin bounced back from a narrow decision defeat to Adam Kownacki in 2018 to earn three-straight victories, including most recently knocking out Gerald Washington in February 2020.
“Nobody wants to fight me and nobody wants to fight Ortiz, so we’ll fight each other,” zegt Martin. “I’m going to show the world on January 1 why I deserve a title shot. I’ve paid my dues and I want my belt back. Beating Ortiz is going to get me one step closer to that goal. In order to become two-time heavyweight champion, I have to get past Ortiz first, so that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”
An amateur standout from his native Cuba, Sánchez (19-0, 13 KO) now trains in San Diego with top trainer Eddy Reynoso. The 29-year-old has stayed busy on his rise up the heavyweight rankings, scoring three victories in 2020 as he earned a unanimous decision over Joey Dawejko and stopped Brian Howard and Julian Fernandez. Sanchez most recently scored a career-best win in October, dropping previously unbeaten Efe Ajagba on his way to a unanimous decision victory.
“I’m happy to be back so soon after beating Agjaba, but the work is only beginning,” Said Sanchez. “There’s much more to be done. I believe I will be the first heavyweight champion in Cuban history. Negron is a strong, dangerous opponent. I’ll have to be my best, but I’m confident that I will come out victorious. I believe in my team, and my team believes in me. We’ll start the New Year off getting to 20-0, remain busy and make a strong case for a world title by year’s end.”
De 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian Negron (25-3, 20 KO) rides a five-fight winning streak into January 1, including four wins by stoppage. The 34-year-old bounced back from defeats to Dominic Breazeale and Brian Howard to put together his win streak, which includes a March 2020 knockout over previously unbeaten Robert Alfonso. Negron has fought professionally since 2009 and now lives in Miami where he trains alongside Luis Ortiz.
“This is a great opportunity for me to get a win over a strong up-and-coming fighter and show everyone what I’m capable of,” said Negron. “I’m training hard and I’ve had great sparring in order to be ready for anything that Sanchez is going to bring. My experience and preparation are going to be the difference. I’m extremely motivated to give the fans a great fight and put myself in position to get a world title opportunity.”
Born in South Carolina and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Rice (14-6-1, 10 KO) will look to repeat a career-best performance in the rematch against Coffie, after he stopped the previously unbeaten fighter in the fifth-round in July. Rice won six of seven fights from 2018 door middel van 2019 before a pair of losses in 2020 against then unbeatens Efe Ajagba and Demsey McKean. In a pro career that dates back to 2014, the blemishes on Rice’s records have all come against previously unbeaten fighters.
“In my last fight against Coffie, I went in there to prove myself and do what I had been training to do,” said Rice. “It was sink or swim, and I came out on top. Now I have to go out there on January 1 and show that it wasn’t a fluke. This is a great stage for me to display my talents and prove that I’m capable of big things. I’m looking to give the fans a great performance and I know that Coffie is doing the same. Don’t miss this fight.”
Koffie (12-1, 9 KO) hopes to bounce back from his first career defeat after dropping the first matchup against Rice in July. A Marine Corps veteran who picked up boxing after returning from overseas, Coffie quickly impressed in amateur tournaments enough to earn sparring assignments with Deontay Wilder and Adam Kownacki. He was born in the Bronx, but now trains in Orlando, Florida and broke through in 2020 with three dominating stoppage victories, including knockouts over previously unbeaten opponents Darmani Rock and Luis Pena.
“I want to get it back and make it an actual fight this time against Jonny Rice,” said Coffie. "Laatste keer, I was in a position where I faced some adversity, and I had to make a decision to go through with the fight. I know that I can fight through adversity, and on January 1, I will be ready for whatever way the fight goes. In januari 1, there will be a fight.”
Washington (20-4-1, 13 KO) is a six-foot-six heavyweight contender who was a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran. Born in San Jose, Californië, Washington most recently lost a contest against former heavyweight champion Charles Martin in February 2020. Prior to that fight, Washington had delivered a knockout of veteran contender Robert Helenius in July 2019. Washington was unbeaten in his first 19 pro fights before dropping his world title challenge to Deontay Wilder in February 2017.
“I’m looking forward to stepping back in the ring on January 1,” zei Washington. “I’m ready to go to work and get myself back in position for some big time fights. Mijn ervaring gaat om het verschil in deze strijd. It’s going to be a great night of heavyweight action!”
Een 2016 Olympian for Turkey, Demirezen (14-1, 11 KO) has fought out of Hamburg, Germany in the professional ranks since turning pro in late 2016. The 31-year-old won his first 11 pro gevechten, including a second round stoppage of Rad Rashid to capture a European heavyweight title in 2018. Demirezen made his only other U.S. start 2019, when he became the first person to go the distance against Efe Ajagba, losing by decision. Since that defeat, Demirezen has scored three-straight victories, most recently stopping Nikola Milacic in March.
“I learned a lot from my loss to Ajagba and I’m looking forward to getting another chance to box in the U.S.,” said Demirezen. “I’m still angry about the Ajagba fight, because I know that I could have won. I want to show now that I belong on this stage. I’m proud to be in this position to show what I can do and I’m going to make the most of the opportunity.”
The 29-year-old Faust (8-0, 6 KO) turned pro in February 2020 after an extensive amateur career fighting out of his native Svitlovodsk, Oekraïne. Faust knocked out his first four opponents, before winning dominant six and eight round decisions. After a first round knockout over previously unbeaten Jacek Piatek in May, Faust made his U.S. debut in October, dropping Mike Marshall twice on his way to a third-round TKO victory.
“I’m really excited to be back fighting in the U.S. again on January 1,” said Faust. “I’ve been welcomed warmly and fighting stateside already feels like my living room. I love the atmosphere. This is a great chance to show myself on this pay-per-view show against a very high-quality opponent. I won’t disappoint fans when I step into the ring.”
Kiladze (27-5-1, 19 KO) returned to the win column in September, with a knockout victory over Mathew McKinney. Since he began fighting stateside full time in 2017, Kiladze’s losses have come against top heavyweights Adam Kownacki, Michael Hunter, Efe Ajagba and Joe Joyce, who sported a combined 45-1 record heading into their matchups against Kiladze. Originally from Georgia and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiladze owns a 2019 draw against then unbeaten Robert Alfonso and won six straight fights between 2014 en 2018.
“I’ll be ready on fight night and I’ll be focused,” said Kiladze. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and training hard to put on a good performance and leave the ring with a victory.”
Rajon Chance Fights Elon De Jesus to a Majority Draw in Co-Main Event Klik HIER Voor foto's Krediet: Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions
BAKERSFIELD, ZOALS. (September 18, 2021) – Unbeaten rising lightweight prospectJose Valenzuela(10–0, 6 KO) verslagen Deiner Berrio (22–4–1, 13 KO) met eenparigheid van stemmen (100-90, 99-91, 98-92) in the 10-round main event of FS1 PBC Fight Night action, and on FOX Deportes, Saturday from Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Californië.
Valenzuela totally dominated the first three stanzas, landing nearly four times the punches that Berrio landed.
In the fourth and fifth rounds, Berrio found a bit of a rhythm with his unorthodox style and landed a few clean shots on Valenzuela.
Echter, Valenzuela made some adjustments, continued to severely outwork Berrio and dominated much of the second half of the bout.
Even when Berrio landed a right hand to Valenzuela’s jaw in the eighth round and followed it up with a left hand that briefly stunned Valenzuela and pushed him back, Berrio took his foot off the gas, allowing Valenzuela to regain himself and win the eighth round on two of the judges’ scorecards.
The tenth and final round was an all-out slugfest with both fighters landing their share of blows, but Valenzuela survived the best of what Berrio had to offer and cruised to a wide decision victory.
The co-main event on FS1 featuredRajon Chance(5–0–1, 5 KO) vechten Elon De Jesus(3–0–1, 2 KO) to a majority draw (57-55 for Chance, 56-56, 56-56) in a six-round super bantamweight attraction.
De Jesus seemingly jumped out to an early lead, landing several powerful overhand rights in the third round that resulted in a cut opening up on Chance’s forehead.
In de vierde ronde, Chance and De Jesus got twisted up with Chance bending down to stabilize himself. As Chance leaned forward, De Jesus landed a blow to the back of Chance’s head. Referee Jerry Cantu immediately deducted a point from De Jesus for the infraction.
Midway through the fifth stanza, De Jesus scored a sensational knockdown with a massive right uppercut to Chance’s jaw. Chance picked himself up off the canvas and complained to Cantu that he couldn’t see anything. Cantu called for a timeout to have the ringside physician examine De Jesus’ eyes and the physician approved the fight to continue.
Although De Jesus dominated the action throughout and scored the only knockdown in the contest, the point deduction resulted in a majority draw with both Chance and De Jesus maintaining their undefeated records.
The FS1 opener showcasedAmed Medina (4–0, 3 KO) verslaan Abdur Abdullah(4–5, 0 KO) met eenparigheid van stemmen (40-35, 40-35, 40-35) in a four-round super featherweight showdown.
Medina, who had never fought beyond the first round in his young career, knocked down Abdullah with a short, right uppercut in the opening frame.
Over the following three rounds, Medina controlled the action, landing nearly three times the punches that Abdullah landed, en route to a lopsided decision.
YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO,WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBCPAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROMT-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Robert Guerrero, Mark Magsayo & Carlos Castro Victorious InPay-Per-View Undercard Action &Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action Live on FOX Klik HIERfor photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Klik HIERfor photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Klik HIERfor photos from Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
LAS VEGAS (Augustus 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugasshone bright on the biggest of stages.
A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the greatManny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.
“I’m very excited but, most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this moment in the ring today,” Ugas said afterward. “I told you, I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight.”
“I’m very emotional. A lot of people say Cubans can’t win the big fight. Zo, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”
Pacquiao, zoals altijd, was gracious in defeat.
“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,” said Pacquiao. “Thank you to all of you. I want to thank all my fans and the media. For many decades, the press, media and boxing fans were always behind us, supporting us. That’s why we’re here, why we became popular and why we accomplished our dreams as a fighter.
“I am a fighter outside and inside the ring. I look forward to returning to the Philippines and helping them during this pandemic.”
Ugas used his size, strength and length to keep Pacquiao guessing, slowly wearing down boxing’s only eight-division champ to win in decisive fashion.
Pacquiao, 42 (67-8-2, 39 KO), promised a fast start and lived up to his word in the first, darting in and out with combinations. Unfazed, the 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 KO) maintained a tight guard. In de tweede, he unveiled his long left jab, alternating it up and downstairs as Pacquiao struggled to get inside.
Pacquiao began the third with a short left but Ugas silenced the crowd with power shots of his own. The Cuban began landing a looping right in the fourth, a punch Pacquiao struggled with the entire night.
Following a close fifth, Ugas regained the upper hand in the sixth, working the jab and delivering well-placed punches to the body. Two-way action brought the crowd to their feet in the seventh as they shouted “Manny! Manny! Manny!” Ugas remained poised, pushing the Philippine Senator back with more rights.
“My trainer, Ismael Salas, and I had a plan,” said Ugas. “We were going to move him around; we were going to use the jab and keep him off balance. That was the whole game plan.”
Ugas controlled the eighth, and the raucous audience responded to more punishing rights by Ugas. Sensing the fight slipping away, Pacquiao picked up the pace in the ninth. Nog, the harder shots came from Ugas.
Early in the 10th, a Pacquiao left forced Ugas to clinch. The momentum was short-lived. Ugas had now found a home for his right and was throwing it with regularity. De 12thwas particularly one-sided. Ugas repeatedly landed the right, hurting Pacquiao on several occasions and opening a cut near his left eye.
“The right hand was a shot I had planned to use on Manny,” said Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”
The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Even later, three judges scored the bout in his favor, one turning in a 115-113 card while the other two had it 116-112.
“In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao in the ring,” Pacquiao said. “I don’t know. Let me rest first, relax and make a decision if I’ll continue to fight or not.”
“He’s a legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived,” Ugas said of his opponent. “I’ll always respect him not only as a great fighter but outside the ring. I also admire that he fights for his country, as I do. I want to free Cuba.”
In de co-main event, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KO) battled his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over“Vicious” Victor Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 KO).
All three judges scored the bout 96-94.
“It felt good to be back in the ring with fans and I definitely fed off of their energy,'Zei Guerrero. “I knew this was going to be an all-out war. Victor Ortiz brought the best out of me tonight. It was back and forth action the entire fight and I came out on top as I predicted.”
Much of the action was fought on the inside where Guerrero landed the cleaner shots. After a feel-out opener, Guerrero came alive in the second, stunning Ortiz with a series of power shots.
Round after round, the two former world champions unloaded short shots in close quarters with each refusing to take a backward step. Guerrero capped off his performance with a strong 10thframe, which proved to be the difference on the cards.
“Ik dacht dat ik won. Het is wat het is,”Zei Ortiz. “It was a close fight. He didn’t hurt me. A couple times I got caught off balance but that was it. I should have boxed a little better, but hey, he did what he had to do.”
“Now I’m ready to step up and fight anyone they put in front of me,'Zei Guerrero. “I have a lot left in me and I’m in this sport to win another world title. I dedicate this fight to my family and I give all the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ.”
In a star-making performance, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (23-0, 16 KO) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout ofJuli Ceja (32-5-1, 28 KO), putting the former world champion away in the 10thround of their WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator.
“I just worked a lot on the straight punches,” said Magsayo. “I kept working it round after round and when I saw he was hurt, I followed up.
“I’m so glad for the outcome. I expected his style to make it happen and I expected a knockout tonight.”
It looked like it might be an early night when a counter left hook from Magsayo floored Ceja in the first. Mexico’s Ceja gamely rose and worked his way back into the fight, slowing Magsayo down with combinations to the ribs.
Ceja’s work paid off late in the fifth when a left uppercut introduced Magsayo to the canvas. The 26-year-old slugger made it to his feet. The bell sounded moments later.
Ceja attacked the body with abandon in the sixth and seventh but it was Magsayo who found his second wind late. His fast hands and feet allowed him to dictate the action in the eighth. He enjoyed an even better ninth, flashing his left in the forms of jabs and hooks.
With the fight seemingly hanging in the balance, Magsayo let it all hang out in the tenth. As Ceja sought refuge along the ropes, Magsayo uncorked a picture-perfect one-two flush on the Mexican’s jaw. Ceja sagged to the mat, helped along the way by another right. No count was needed. Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout at 0:50 van de 10th ronde.
“I got knocked down and was surprised, but I focused my mind on what I wanted, a world championship shot,” said Magsayo. “It’s my dream today and now it’s coming true. Hopefully my next fight is a world title shot.”
In the pay-per-view opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 KO) turned in the finest performance of his career, stopping former world title challengerÓscar Escandón (26-6, 18 KO) in de 10thround of their back-and-forth featherweight encounter.
“Escandón has been in there with the best. He’s gone a lot of rounds with world champions,” said Castro. “But it was just a matter of time, picking our punches. I sat down a little more on my shots. I’ve been with Manny Robles for only four months. With a little more time, I think we’ll be able to dominate the division.”
Castro used his height and reach to keep Escandón at bay early on. Escandón was game throughout. Late in the first, he pinned Castro against the ropes and buckled him with a hard left hook.
“I knew it was going to be a slow start,” Castro said. “Manny Robles taught me a lot, but a year and a half out of the ring, a new coach—it’s always different. Sparring and training is always different from fights, so I feel great and happy for the opportunity. I have to keep progressing.”
By the start of the second, Castro was back to using his jab and timely footwork. His punch output increased with each passing round.
Escandón began to show signs of wear in the fifth. Castro was now landing to head and body with regularity. Early in the seventh, Escandón was badly wobbled by a right hand. Castro pounced, unloading a series of power shots. Escandón countered with a wild left hook that missed. The force of the blow drove Escandón to the canvas. Referee Celestino Ruiz improperly ruled it a knockdown, which was later overturned and ruled a slip.
Castro sought to close the show but Escandón showed incredible heart, fighting him off until Castro was forced to retreat. The crowd roared their approval at round’s end.
Castro continued to dominate in the ninth. He closed the show in the tenth, landing another big right followed by a volley that floored Castro. Ruiz mercifully waved it off at 1:08 van de 10th ronde.
“I fought my heart out and gave my best effort, but it just wasn’t my night tonight,” said Castro. “I had him hurt in the first round, but I didn’t have enough time to finish him off. I give Castro a lot of respect, he’s a great fighter and showed great sportsmanship. I’m not done and I will be back.”
“What’s next is up to my promoters,” Castro said. “I’m going to take some time off to spend time with my family, thank my coaches and enjoy the victory.”
Voorafgaand aan de pay-per-view, rising lightweight sensationFrank “The Ghost” Martin (14-0, 10 KO) impressed again, pitching a 10-round shutout overRyan Kielczweski (30-6, 11 KO) in the main event on PBC action live on FOX and FOX Deportes.
All three judges scored the bout 100-90.
The 26-year-old Martin dictated the pace from the opening bell, working behind a southpaw jab and stepping in with combinations. Kielczewski was game but had no answer for Martin’s speed, power and athleticism.
In het co-main event op FOX, zwaargewicht vooruitzicht Steven Torres (5-0, 5 KO) maakte snel werk van Justin Rolfe (6-3-1, 4 KO), pounding Rolfe until referee Robert Hoyle stepped in at 2:33 of the first round of their scheduled four-round bout.
In the FOX televised opener, touted lightweightJose Valenzuela verbeterd 9-0 (6 KO) with a fourth-round stoppage overDonte Strayhorn (12-4, 4 KO).
The 22-year-old Valenzuela scored a knockdown early in the first when an overhand left sent Strayhorn staggering back. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled that the ropes held Strayhorn up and administered a standing eight count.
In de tweede, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Echter, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 of the fourth round.
“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Krijger Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, Augustus 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klik HIERfor Photos from Team Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (Augustus 13, 2021) – Former multiple-division world championRobert “The Ghost” Guerreropreviewed his upcoming showdown against fellow all-action brawler“Vicious” Victor Ortizbefore they square off on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard Saturday, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via tmobilearena.com en axs.com.
The two former world champions are known for their aggressive styles and have been in numerous Fight of the Year candidates throughout their storied careers. Op augustus 21 they meet looking to score a victory that will put them back in position to vie for a world title once again.
Here is what Guerrero had to say about the matchup, training camp and more:
On his upcoming matchup with Victor Ortiz:
“This fight has been a long-time coming, as I remember it was mentioned years ago, but never happened. I am excited for this bout since we both need a win, and the fans are very familiar with both of our styles. Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters, and everyone knows this is going to be a fan friendly dog fight. Fighting Victor is the type of bout that got me excited to have a full professional training camp. I’m grateful to be fighting on this huge FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card, and I’m going to give it my all.”
On his recent training camp with coach and father Ruben Guerrero:
“I have been working very hard for this camp, in feite, my father Ruben and I took camp to Las Vegas and brought along some young fighters to keep me motivated. I’ve been getting good sparring with DJ Zamora III, who is very fast. I’m feeding off all the young fighters that are training with me, and that is what keeps me fresh. You need to be around hungry fighters who are motivated to stay at this level, because it is easy to lose focus if it’s just you in the gym.”
On returning to the ring after a long layoff:
"Op dit punt in mijn carrière, it is about getting the best fights. I got the rust off and now it’s about getting fights that get me and the fans excited. Everyone knows that when I fight, I bring it, and Victor Ortiz is an exciting fighter as well. I am at a point where I have done a lot in the sport, so I am not going to be fighting every other month like when I was a prospect. When you know how to fight, a layoff isn’t always a bad thing.”
Over wat een overwinning voor zijn carrière zal betekenen:
“A win here puts me in a position to get in contention for a world title, and that should be the goal of everyone who is fighting, to win a world title. If you’re not fighting to win a world title, you shouldn’t be in the sport. I want to win at least one more world title before it’s all said and done. It’s a lofty goal, but I believe in myself.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. UGÁS Pacquiao vs. Ugás will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao taking on WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugásin the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreroen “Vicious” Víctor Ortizmeet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayobattle former world championJuli Ceja in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, plus undefeated contenderCarlos Castrowill take on former title challengerÓscar Escandónin a 10-round featherweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view.
How to Watch the Saturday, Augustus 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas Hoofd Card: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
TV: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, inclusief Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum, onder andere (ONS.); evenals Rogers, Bell, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Canada)
“Ugás is a champion because they gave him my belt. Nu, we have to settle it inside of the ring,” – Pacquiao “I’m fighting for my legacy, and for my country. Dit is het belangrijkste gevecht van mijn leven," – Ugás Eight-Division Champion Manny Pacquiao Takes on WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugás Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klik HIERfor Virtual Press Conference Recording (Krediet: Premier Boxing Champions; Wachtwoord: W1Eg&*HL)
LAS VEGAS (Augustus 11, 2021) - Wereldkampioen in acht divisies en Filippijnse senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugáspreviewed their championship showdown during a virtual press conference on Wednesday before they meet in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Ugás steps up to replace Errol Spence Jr. in het main event, as Spence recovers from an eye injury. Ugás had been preparing to make his first title defense in the co-main event and will now face the boxing legend Pacquiao in a career-defining fight, defending the same title that Pacquiao won when he defeated Keith Thurman in his last fight July 2019.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via t-mobilearena.com en axs.com.
Hier is wat de vechters hadden tot woensdag zeggen:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I want to say that I’m praying for Errol to make a fast recovery from his injury. Health is always the priority and the most important thing. I did my best in training and in preparation for this fight, so I wanted to make sure my hard work was not wasted.
“Ugás was ready to fight and challenge me on August 21. So it’s a great thing that I can show off my hard work in the gym when we face each other on fight night.
“I’m not disappointed at all in what happened because my hard work will not be wasted. Ugás stepped up and is bringing his WBA championship into the fight, which I’m excited to fight for.
“I always consider myself a bipartisan boxer. I am happy to fight either right-handed or southpaw fighters. It’s no problem for me at all to switch the styles that I’m going to face.
“What I can say to the fans is that this is definitely not an easy fight. Ugás is a champion because they gave him my belt. Nu, we have to settle it inside of the ring. I cannot take him lightly, because he’s the kind of fighter who will take advantage of that.
“I have a lot of people around me that motivate me to win this fight, especially for my family. I’m also very motivated to give the fans a great fight that they’re going to enjoy in the arena or watching on pay-per-view.
“In the end, I want to win the belts. I’m so excited for this championship fight and I don’t care if I’m the challenger or champion coming into it. We’ll see who is the champion after August 21.
“I know that Ugás is also very prepared for his fight because he was going to be on the undercard. If there was no Ugás on the undercard, it’s possible we would have cancelled the fight. It’s a good thing we had another welterweight champion on the card for this scenario that happened.
“The only danger for this fight is the change in stance. Both Spence and Ugás are aggressive fighters, die ik graag. We can create a lot of great action in the ring that the fans will love.
“I would tell the fans not to miss this fight. This is going to be a really good one. I’m sure that me and Ugás are going to give a fight full of action. I’m excited to see everyone in Las Vegas on August 21.”
YORDENIS UGÁS
“I’m feeling great and super excited to fight on this big stage. I’m ready to go get in the ring on August 21. I couldn’t be more excited for this fight.
“When I got the call that I was going to face one of the best fighters in history, it just pushed my excitement to new highs. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m capable of.
“I also want to wish Errol Spence Jr. a safe and fast recovery. I hope he gets healthy soon and we see him back in the ring.
“I’m used to taking fights at the last minute. It’s really nothing new to me. Once I knew I was fighting Pacquiao, I got right back to work, because I’m always ready to fight anyone they put in front of me.
“I got elevated to being the WBA champion in January, but now we can say that whoever wins on August 21 is the true WBA Welterweight World Champion.
“It’s all about making adjustments at this point. I’ve had a lot of experience doing this before fights. It’s happened multiple times, so I’m truly prepared at all times to adjust to whatever comes my way.
“Fighting Manny Pacquiao is very significant to me. It means the world to me. I’m not fighting for the money, I’m fighting for my legacy, and for my country. Dit is het belangrijkste gevecht van mijn leven.
“I’m well-aware that Pacquiao is the favorite. But at the same time, I’m a champion. Since I came back five years ago, I’ve overcome so much. I’ve faced so many strong opponents in order to get to where I am today. I have full confidence in myself and my ability to get a victory.
“When I went away from boxing, I was focused on family and spending time with my son. At that time, I never thought I would be defending a title against Manny Pacquiao. But for the past five years I’ve been one of the most active and successful boxers out there and I’m ready to prove myself once again.
“I’m a fighter not only inside of the ring, but outside of the ring I fight for the freedom of my people. That’s the most important thing to me. I hope everyone fighting for freedom in Cuba is safe and knows that I’ll be fighting for them on Saturday, Augustus 21.
“Underestimating Manny Pacquiao is out of the question. He’s going to be ready. I have prepared to face the best so that I can become the best.
“This is going to be a great fight for all the fans. I’m planning on leaving everything in the ring. I can guarantee an amazing fight. We’re going to give a big gift to the fans on August 21. I’m leaving my heart out there for all my fans.”
Klik HIERfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions Klik HIER voor foto's van Sean Michael Ham / TGB Promotions LOS ANGELES (Augustus 4, 2021) - Wereldkampioen in acht divisies en Filippijnse senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao held a media workout that streamed live on the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube channel Wednesday, as he prepares to take on unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol "De Waarheid" Spence Jr.headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The replay of the live streaming workout can be watched in its entiretyHIER. Already a legend in the sport, Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win on August 21 to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, MP Promoties en Man Down Promoties, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via t-mobilearena.com en axs.com.
Here is what Pacquiao, Freddie Roach and Buboy Fernandez had to say Wednesday:
MANNY PACQUIAO
“I’m expecting a good fight. Spence is an aggressive fighter and I know that we can create a lot of action in the ring for all of the fans watching. I have lots of advantages in this fight. My speed and power, along with my strategy and experience, are all advantages for me.
“I never imagined being at this point now, when I started my career. Especially to be here now and still fighting the best. It’s truly a gift that I’ve received.
“It’s been two years since I’ve been in the ring and it was good for me to have that rest. It helped my body and my mind a lot. Dit keer rond, I’m as excited as ever and feeling like I’m young again.
“I could have fought several easy opponents. I picked the best opponent because I want to add more to my legacy and accomplishments. I have to prove that I’m not done yet.
“We have a strategy that we know how to use against a southpaw. He wants to fight toe-to-toe and that’s going to be to my advantage. We’re prepared for anything. If he wants to use his reach advantage instead, we are ready.
“My family is so supportive of me, because they know that I want to fight and bring honor to my country. Op hetzelfde moment, I’m also here to show for myself that I can still do it at 42-years-old.
“This could be my last fight, or there could be more. Like I’ve always said, it’s one at a time. Na het gevecht, I’ll talk about the plan and see if there’s another fight coming.
“I’m happy to have been doing this for so long with the same coaching staff. I know that they’re happy with my preparations for this fight. The fire in training is still there. It’s the same as it’s been these last 15 jaar.
“I know my career will not last forever, that’s why I’m starting to help the young fighters in this sport who want to follow in my footsteps. It’s very important to me at this point in my career.”
FREDDIE ROACH
“We took this fight because we think that Errol Spence Jr. is one of the best fighters out there. I’ve talked with Manny throughout the years and he’s always said that he wants to be the best at what he does. There’s no sense in getting in there with some popular fighter who’s no good. We want to fight the best. I congratulated Many when he chose to fight Errol.
“Being out of the ring for a little while can go either way with someone like Manny. The thing is, he’s working out all the time. He shows me everything that he’s up to when he’s in the Philippines and I just give him little adjustments. When he shows up here, he’s ready to go.
“He had probably his best sparring yesterday, we went ten rounds and he got two knockdowns. It was the old Manny Pacquiao from 10 jaren geleden. He’s not as big of a puncher usually at welterweight, but those knockdowns yesterday were a great boost for him.
“Spence is a good boxer, but he’s a very good puncher. We know that when we get inside, we have to be smart getting back outside. It has to be quick combinations and then out right away.
“I told Manny that knocking down Keith Thurman early gave him a lot of momentum in that fight and I’d like to see that again in this fight. He knows that he has to use his speed to do that. He understands completely what I want.
“Manny Pacquiao has always loved to fight southpaws. He understands how they work and what they want to do. That’s really one of the big reasons we took this fight.
“I think Manny is going to out box Spence. His footspeed is unbelievable and much better than his opponent’s. Spence follows you around and is heavy on his feet. He seems very set to the ground. Manny’s speed will overwhelm him. I’m really happy with the game plan so far.”
BUBOY FERNANDEZ
“I was very excited when I heard about this fight because Errol Spence Jr. is een geweldige vechter. I was only surprised because Manny hasn’t fought in two years. But I knew right away that this is going to be an exciting fight.
“Obviously there is a different Manny because of his age, but his mind is always on the sport. Before we arrived in the United States, we had already been sparring and training in the Philippines.
“The team has been very happy with Manny’s performance in camp. The conditioning is going perfectly and we just need to continue. This is going to be 100% Manny Pacquiao on August 21.
“I can’t decide if this is going to be Manny’s last fight. Only he can decide if he wants to continue his legacy or not. If it were up to me, I’d want him to fight one more time in the Philippines for his people. It’s all up to Manny though.
“I have respect for Errol Spence Jr. He’s a good fighter and a world champion. We know we can’t underestimate him. Hij is een intelligente vechter, so we know Manny has to be 100%. I think this is going to end up being a great toe-to-toe fight.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. SPENCE JR. Pacquiao vs. Spence will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao face unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol "De Waarheid" Spence Jr. in the blockbuster FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event on Saturday, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugássquaring off against Argentina’sFabián “TNT” Maidanain de co-main event, while former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreroen “Vicious” Víctor Ortizwill meet in a 10-round welterweight duel. Kicking off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayobattles former world championJuli Ceja in een 10-round aantrekking.
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL SPENCE JR. CITATEN VAN DE PERSCONFERENTIE VAN LOS ANGELES & FOTO'S Uniforme WBC & IBF-wereldkampioen weltergewicht Errol Spence Jr. Neemt het op tegen acht-divisie wereldkampioen Manny Pacquiao in de FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event zaterdag, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klik HIER voor foto's van Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports Klik HIER voor foto's van Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions LOS ANGELES (Juli 12, 2021) - Wereldkampioen in acht divisies en Filippijnse senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao kwam oog in oog te staan met verenigde WBC en IBF wereldkampioen weltergewicht Errol "De Waarheid" Spence Jr. op een persconferentie in Los Angeles op zondag terwijl ze een voorproefje gaven van hun blockbuster kampioenschapsconfrontatie die de headliner is van een FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View zaterdag, Augustus 21 van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT als Spence zal kijken om een erfenis-bepalende overwinning te behalen, terwijl Pacquiao nog een monumentale overwinning zoekt om toe te voegen aan zijn eerste hervatting van de Hall of Fame van de stembus.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, MP Promoties en Man Down Promoties, zijn nu in de aanbieding en te koop via t-mobilearena.com en axs.com.
Dit is wat de deelnemers aan de persconferentie zondag te zeggen hadden:
MANNY PACQUIAO
"Er waren veel kansen voor mij om een gemakkelijker gevecht te kiezen dan dit. Maar ik koos Errol Spence Jr. omdat ik een echt gevecht wil en een geweldig gevecht voor de fans. Ik ben een vechter en boksen is mijn passie.
"Errol Spence Jr". is agressief, jong en ongeslagen. Hij is toegewijd aan zijn carrière. Dit is zeker geen gemakkelijke tegenstander. Dit is het soort tegenstander dat je nooit mag onderschatten.
"Het is lang geleden dat ik tegen een linkshandige tegenstander heb gevochten". We moesten een deel van onze strategie veranderen in vergelijking met eerdere gevechten en we zullen een aantal verschillende combinaties gooien.
"Ik denk niet dat Errol advies nodig heeft van Floyd Mayweather. Ik geloof dat Errol een betere vechter is dan Mayweather. Errol kan Floyd leren hoe hij van teen tot teen moet vechten.
"Ik wil niet overmoedig zijn", omdat Errol een te goede tegenstander is. Zijn vastberadenheid en passie voor de sport is er altijd. Als ik zeg dat ik iets ga doen, het is echt en uit het hart, het is niet om indruk op iemand te maken.
“Ik was in de laatste week van mei begonnen met trainen op de Filipijnen. Dus toen ik hier in Los Angeles aankwam?, Ik ging gewoon door met waar ik mee bezig was. Het is goed voor mij om de rest te hebben die ik de afgelopen twee jaar heb gehad. Ik boks al sinds ik was 12 jaar oud tot nu. Toen ik weer ging trainen, Ik had nog steeds honger en was toegewijd.
"Ik zal niet nog een knock-down in de eerste ronde voorspellen zoals ik tegen Thurman had". Ik focus mijn geest, lichaam en geest op het winnen van de strijd. Dat is het enige doel. “Dit is een van de grootste uitdagingen in mijn carrière. Ik kan niet zeggen dat het de grootste is, omdat ik al jaren tegen de beste vechters ter wereld vecht. Maar hij is precies daar met iedereen die ik heb ontmoet.
"Ik boks al meer dan" 25 carrière als professional. Ik denk dat ik alle soorten stijlen heb gezien die er zijn.
"Dit is een uniek en wonderbaarlijk gevecht". Er gaat veel gebeuren in de ring. Ik ben zo dankbaar voor iedereen die me steunt en ik ben blij dat ik weer in deze positie sta en vecht tegen een van de beste vechters ter wereld."
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Dit is een geweldige kans. Toen ik van mijn ongeluk afkwam, ging ik meteen vechten met Danny Garcia en nu Pacquiao. Veel mensen deden mee aan de Pacquiao-sweepstakes. Toen ik het telefoontje kreeg over dit gevecht, Ik was het er meteen mee eens en dacht er niet over na.
"Er zijn niet zoveel linkshandigen in het boksen", dus je spart er meestal niet zo veel. We hebben nu veel jongens in het kamp die tegen die linkshandige stijl kunnen vechten. Ik kan natuurlijk niemand vinden die precies zo vecht als Manny, maar je kunt jongens vinden die het tempo en tempo kunnen nabootsen. Dus dat is met wie we hebben samengewerkt.
“Je kunt zien dat Manny nog steeds een explosieve vechter is met grote snelheid. We hebben een spelplan opgesteld en we hebben eraan gewerkt om het uit te voeren. Kom in augustus 21, je ziet het in de ring.
“Manny kan je in slaap wiegen en je complimenten geven. Maar zodra de bel gaat, hij gaat over je heen springen.
“Mijn kin sinds het ongeluk is getest in sparring en in het gevecht met Danny Garcia. Ik kan me voorstellen dat Manny gaat proberen om binnen te komen en het ook te testen.
"Alleen al omdat hij 42 jaar oud is, denk ik niet dat het hem pijn zal doen tijdens de training. Hij ontploft niet in gewicht tussen gevechten en hij is niet afgeleid. Daarom is hij al tientallen jaren dezelfde Manny Pacquiao. Ik kijk uit naar dezelfde Pacquiao die tegen Keith Thurman vocht en daarvoor.
“Manny heeft veel neigingen, natuurlijk ga je een aantal dingen zien in de loop van zijn hele carrière. Wanneer het tijd is om je vast te pinnen, je weet dat hij de man is die gaat vechten. Het kan een pro of een nadeel zijn, maar hij gaat er een fanvriendelijk gevecht van maken.
"Ik zie mezelf nooit knock-out gaan". ik zie het gewoon niet. We gaan er rekening mee houden dat hij macht heeft. Hij sloeg Thurman neer en deed hem pijn met een body shot. We houden het in gedachten. Maar ik denk er niet aan of hij me knock-out kan slaan.
“Ik heb de mogelijkheid om Pacquiao af te maken. Voor mij al, Ik ben gefocust op het winnen van het gevecht. Als je je haast en voor de knock-out gaat, je ziet er slordig uit of er gaat iets mis. Ik moet mijn strijd vechten en in mijn tempo. Als de knock-out komt, ik ga ervoor.
"Dit wordt een geweldig gevecht". Pacquiao gaat het brengen zoals hij altijd doet, maar ik ga zeker door met de overwinning.”
All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Battles Voormalig Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event zaterdag, Mei 1 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië Klik HIER voor foto's van Sean Michael Ham / TGB Promotions Klik HIER voor volledige trainingsvideo VAN NUYS, CALIF. (April 21, 2021) - All-action zwaargewicht Chris "The Nightmare" Arreol liet zijn vaardigheden zien in de ring tijdens een virtuele media-training woensdag, die live werd gestreamd op de PBC YouTube-pagina, als hij zijn botsing nadert tegen voormalig verenigd zwaargewicht kampioen Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz Jr. dat kopt een FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View zaterdag, Mei 1 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
De volledige herhaling van de training, waaronder interviews met Arreola en zijn beroemde trainer Joe Goossen, kan worden bekeken HIER.
De mei 1 evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions. Tickets zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park zal in beperkte capaciteit toegankelijk zijn voor fans, waarbij alle gasten tijdens het evenement sociaal afstandelijk blijven en onderworpen zijn aan de lokale en nationale gezondheidsrichtlijnen.
De training van Arreola vond plaats in de Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, Californië waar Arreola deelneemt aan zijn tweede trainingskamp met Goossen. Arreola's eerste gevecht met Goossen zag de ervaren voormalige titeluitdager talloze CompuBox-zwaargewichtrecords vestigen in een klein beslissingsverlies voor Adam Kownacki.
Dit is wat Arreola en Goossen woensdag te zeggen hadden:
Chris Arreola
"Ik ben klaar voor deze strijd. Ik wacht al vier of vijf maanden op dit gevecht. Deze wordt zeker een brander.
“Deze strijd is belangrijk voor mijn nalatenschap. Ik wil de fans blij maken dat ze dit gevecht hebben gekocht. Ik vecht niet voor salaris. Ik ben een vechter voor de fans. Dus ik hoop dat ze van dit gevecht genieten en deze pay-per-view kopen.
"Ik hou van wat ik doe. Ik heb het geluk dat ik sinds jonge leeftijd een vechter ben geweest. Ik bloed tijdens het boksen. Elke keer als ik vecht, zet ik mijn hele zelf erop. Ik weet dat ik het aan de fans verschuldigd ben om ze een geweldig gevecht te geven.
"Verdedigend ben ik zo gegroeid door met Joe te werken. Hij heeft me veel geleerd over mijn handen omhoog houden en tegengaan. Hij heeft het wiel niet opnieuw uitgevonden, hij heeft er zojuist voor gezorgd dat het wiel rond is.
“Ik kon het tempo tegen Kownacki volhouden omdat ik alles deed wat ik moest doen in de sportschool. Ik had aan het einde van dat gevecht ook nog drie rondes kunnen geven. Het gevecht wordt altijd gewonnen in de sportschool en we doen er alles aan om dat gevecht te winnen. Ik dacht dat ik dat gevecht gewonnen had. Ondanks dat ik de beslissing niet heb gekregen, het was een leuk gevecht voor mij.
"Ik voel me geweldig. Ik werk al maanden hard. Ik weet dat ik er een geweldig gevecht van moet maken voor de fans en voor mezelf. Ik weet hoe cruciaal deze strijd is voor mijn carrière.
"Ik let niet op de kansen. Als mensen van mij de underdog willen maken, Ik voel me daar op mijn gemak bij. Ik ben mijn hele leven een underdog geweest.
"Ik heb al een aantal lange ontslagen gehad, dus ik weet hoe ik er weer op terug kan komen als de tijd daar is. De sparring helpt je te weten waar je timing is. Dat is de beste manier om te meten waar u zich bevindt tijdens uw trainingskamp.
"Het is een prachtige locatie in Dignity Health Sports Park. Er is geen slechte stoel in huis. Elke keer als ik daarheen ga, vind ik het heerlijk om daar met alle fans te zitten en te genieten van de gevechten. In mei wordt het een leuke boksavond 1 en ik kan niet wachten. "
JOE GOOSSEN, Arreola's Trainer
“Chris en Andy zijn veteranen. Ze bestaan al een hele tijd. Ze weten hoe ze de schakelaar aan moeten zetten als de tijd daar is. We bereiden ons voor op een geweldig gevecht in mei 1.
“Als je twee jongens hebt met hetzelfde talent, hoe bepaal je wie het gevecht wint? Het is de jager die beter in vorm is. Dat is hier het onderliggende denkproces. Zowel Chris als Andy hebben talent, maar ons doel is dat Chris in de best mogelijke vorm is. Het verschil speelt zich af in die laatste paar ronden van het gevecht.
"Je krijgt de beste Andy Ruiz die we in dit gevecht hebben gezien. En we hebben hetzelfde aan onze kant. Ons team heeft ook hard gewerkt. Ik verwacht niets anders dan een geweldig gevecht. Dit gaat echter veel rondes, het gaat om vuurwerk.
"We hebben ongeveer vier maanden getraind, maar hij heeft niet te vroeg zijn piek bereikt omdat we consistent waren. Eens hebben we opgebouwd tot een bepaald punt, we hebben het daar gehouden. Hij is helemaal niet uitgeput. Dit is wat vechters zouden moeten doen. Ze zouden in de sportschool moeten trainen.
"Ik ben erg zelfverzekerd en kalm op weg naar deze strijd, omdat Chris precies doet wat hij moet doen. Dat is alles wat u kunt vragen. "
Photo Credit: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions Klik HIER voor foto's van Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions Klik HIER voor foto's Esmeraldo Ferraro Klik HIER voor video van het evenement LAS VEGAS - april 19, 2021 - Voormalig verenigd zwaargewicht kampioen Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz Jr. nam afgelopen zaterdag een pauze van de training om mensen in nood een handje te helpen, toen hij zich bij het Project Hope-initiatief aansloot en hielp met de distributie 500 tassen met boodschappen aan gezinnen in Las Vegas. Ruiz keert zaterdag terug naar de ring in het FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event, Mei 1 tegen all-action zwaargewicht Chris "The Nightmare’ ’Arreola van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
Ruiz kreeg gezelschap van zijn trainer Eddy Reynoso en deelde het podium met zwaargewichtkampioen Tyson Fury tijdens het evenement. Ruiz sprak tot de menigte die zich verzamelde en uitte zijn geloof in het overwinnen van tegenspoed.
"Alles is mogelijk,”Zei Ruiz. “Niemand geloofde dat ik kampioen zwaargewicht zou worden… en wat weet je? Ik werd uiteindelijk de eerste Mexicaanse zwaargewichtkampioen ter wereld. "
Ruiz Jr. is betrokken gebleven bij liefdadigheidsinspanningen, dacht zijn carrière. De Mexicaans-Amerikaanse ster bezocht ook de Disabled Children’s Association en het Charity Committee for Orphans Care in Riyad., Saudi-Arabië voor zijn meest recente gevecht met Anthony Joshua in december 2019.
Voor meer dan 60 jaar, Project HOPE heeft de gezondheid en het welzijn van mensen en gemeenschappen over de hele wereld getransformeerd. Ze werken aan de frontlinie van de wereldwijde gezondheidsuitdagingen, samenwerken met gemeenschappen, gezondheidswerkers en volksgezondheidsstelsels om duurzame verandering te garanderen.
OVER FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA Ruiz vs. Arreola zal de voormalige verenigde wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz zien, Jr. vecht op zaterdag tegen zwaargewicht Chris "The Nightmare’ ’Arreola in het hoofdevenement van een volledig Mexicaans boksprogramma op zaterdag, Mei 1 headliner van een FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en beschikt over voormalig wereldkampioen Omar "Panterita" Figueroa, Jr. botste met Abel Ramos in het 12-ronde weltergewicht co-main event. Sensationele super weltergewicht mededinger Sebastián "The Towering Inferno’ Fundora neemt het op tegen de keiharde Jorge "El Demonio’ Cota in een 12-ronden gevecht en de rijzende weltergewicht ster Jesús Ramos duels U.S. Olympiër Javier "El Intocable" Molina voor 10 rondes weltergewichtactie in de pay-per-view-opener.
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions. Tickets zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park zal in beperkte capaciteit toegankelijk zijn voor fans, waarbij alle gasten tijdens het evenement sociaal afstandelijk blijven en onderworpen zijn aan de lokale en nationale gezondheidsrichtlijnen.
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