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Weltergewicht Contender & Minneapolis-Native Jamal James Takes on Former World Champion Antonio DeMarco in Front of Hometown Crowd Saturday, Juli 13 in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Main Event Live from The Armory in Minneapolis

Meer! Heavyweight Clash Features Robert Helenius Taking On Gerald Washington While Top Prospect Karlos Balderas Faces Joshuah Hernández in Action Beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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MINNEAPOLIS(Juni 12, 2019) – Unbeaten welterweight contender and Minneapolis-nativeJamal “Shango” Jameswill battle former world champion Antonio DeMarcoin a 10-round welterweight attraction that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Juli 13 van het Arsenaal in Minneapolis.

Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will also feature a 10-round heavyweight clash betweenRobert “The Nordic NightmareHeleniusen Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington, plus unbeaten prospect and 2016 U.S. OlympiërKarlos Balderaswill square-off againstJoshuah Hernándezin een acht-ronde lichtgewicht bout.

James takes on the experienced and durable former champion DeMarco in his fourth-straight appearance at The Armory in his hometown. He will look to cement his status in the PBC within the most talent-rich division in boxing.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ en via Ticketmaster.

One of the staples of boxing at The Armory, Jamal James is ready to make another statement in the welterweight division against the very tough former champion Antonio DeMarco,” said Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “His fourth straight fight at The Armory will give James a chance to thrill his hometown fans once again, as PBC presents another night of action for the fans in Minnesota. With these two fightersstyles, plus a loaded undercard of exciting fights, this should make for a great night at the venue and live on FS1.

James (25-1, 12 KO) has become a local favorite and most recently thrilled the Armory crowd in February with a stoppage victory over Janer Gonzalez on FS1. The 30-year-old has rolled off five consecutive victories since suffering the first loss of his careera unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugás in 2016. James has compiled three knockouts in his current win streak while defeating the likes of Diego Chaves, Abel Ramos and Jo Jo Dan.

I love being able to fight at home at The Armory, especially against a fighter like Antonio DeMarco,” said James. “DeMarco has the skills and it is going to be a good step up and test for me. We have been chasing this title for the past year. Getting past DeMarco is the way to get there and that’s what I am going to do.

Minnesota fans are a different type of fans. They come out and show support. Having a place like the Armory to fight is a dream come true. There isn’t a bad seat when it comes to fights. We sell the place out in the winter, and now getting to fight in July, I know it is definitely going to be jam-packed.

A former lightweight world champion, DeMarco (33-7-1, 24 KO) owns victories over Jorge Linares and John Molina Jr. in a career that has seen him face a cavalcade of champions and top contenders. Representing Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, DeMarco has gone the distance in every fight except against multiple-division champions Adrien Broner and Edwin Valero, en in 2017 he knocked out then-unbeaten Eddie Ramirez on FOX in the first round. Last October he went the distance and lost a close decision to unbeaten Maxim Dadashev.

Here I come again!” zei DeMarco. “I am going to win this fight and upset Jamal James in his hometown. I have the experience to get the victory and I’m going to use it to make this a great fight on July 13.

Currently riding a three-fight winning streak, Helenius (28-2, 17 KO) zal zijn het Amerikaanse maken. debuut op juli 13 after establishing himself as one of Europe’s top heavyweights for several years. Born in Sweden and fighting out of Mariehamn, Finland, Helenius knocked out Erkan Teper in September to earn his place in the IBF rankings. The 35-year-old has won six of his last seven fights.

Washington (19-3-1, 12 KO) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who was a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran. Fighting out of Vallejo, Californië, Washington challenged heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in 2017 op FOX. He scored a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in 2018 on FS1 before losing to Adam Kownacki on FOX in January.

Baldera's (8-0, 7 KO) knocked out Luis May in April on FS1 as he continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old from Santa Maria, Californië, was een lid van de 2016 U.S. Olympic boxing team and scored three stoppage victories in 2018. He will be opposed by the 23-year-old Hernandez (9-2, 7 KO), who most recently defeated previously unbeaten Desmond Lyons in May. The Chicago-native bounced back from a loss to unbeaten Chris Colbert in January on FS1.

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Houston-Native Miguel Flores Fights in Hometown Against Mexico’s Luis May Saturday, Juni 29 from NRG Arena as Part of Jam-Packed Charlo vs. Adams Undercard

Also Featuring Unbeaten Prospects Omar Juárez, Mychal Teal & Meer!

Unbeaten Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo Makes Hometown Return to Battle Brandon Adams in Premier Boxing Champions Main Event Live on SHOWTIME®

HOUSTON (Juni 11, 2019) – Houston-native Miguel Flores will return to the ring to fight in his hometown against Mexico’s Luis May Zaterdag, Juni 29 in a 10-round super featherweight fight that highlights an action packed night of undercard attractions from NRG Arena in Houston.

The event is headlined by another Houston-native, unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo, who will face middleweight contender Brandon Adams in the main event live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT).

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Lions Alleen Promoties en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en te koop via Ticketmaster. Charlo tegen. Adams is promoted in association with Banner Promotions and The Tournament of Contenders.

Undercard bouts also feature unbeaten Brownsville, Inheems in Texas Omar Juárez in a four-round welterweight attraction against Pennsylvania’s Seifullah Wijs, ongeslagenMycheal Teal van St. Petersburg, Florida taking on Mark Beuke for a four-round middleweight affair and unbeaten San Antonio-native Raymond Guajardo facing Compton, Californië Jaime Meza in a four-round middleweight fight.

Rounding out the action is undefeated Weslaco, Inheems in Texas César Cantústepping in for a four-round super featherweight clash against North Carolina’s Chante Bowens, a six-round lightweight bout between McAllen, Inheems in Texas Nelson Hampton and West Virginia’s Dakota Linger en het pro-debuut van Zamy Larry in a four-round super middleweight showdown versus North Carolina’s Carlos Umanzor.

Born in Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico and living in Houston, Bloemen (23-2, 11 KO) will return to the ring for the first time since April 2018, when he stopped Raul Chirino in two rounds. The 26-year-old was scheduled to challenge Leo Santa Cruz for his featherweight world title in February before suffering an ankle injury in training. He looks to get one step closer to regaining a title opportunity when he faces the 35-year-old May (21-14-1, 8 KO) from Yucatan, Mexico.

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Twee-Time Super vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gervonta Davis Maakt Baltimore Homecoming om titel te verdedigen tegen verplichte uitdager Ricardo Núñez zaterdag, Juli 27 Live op Showtime van Royal Farms Arena – Tickets te koop Morgen om 12 p.m. EN

Twee-Time Super vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gervonta Davis Maakt Baltimore Homecoming om titel te verdedigen tegen verplichte uitdager Ricardo Núñez zaterdag, Juli 27 Live op Showtime® van Royal Farms Arena



WBA Super vedergewicht titlist Davis is de eerste wereldkampioen van Baltimore naar Make Hometown Defensie in bijna 80 Jaar

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BALTIMORE (Juni 6, 2019) – Twee keer super vedergewicht kampioen en Baltimore-native Gervonta “Tank” Davis zal zijn WBA titel te verdedigen in een kampioenschap thuiskomst tegen verplichte uitdager Ricardo “wetenschappelijk” Núñez Zaterdag, Juli 27 live op Showtime van Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in een gebeurtenis die door Premier Boxing Champions.

Showtime Championship Boxing begint bij 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en zal de jongste regerende Amerikaanse wereldkampioen in Davis voorzien, als hij de eerste wereldkampioen van Baltimore naar een thuiskomst verdediging in bijna maken 80 jaar.

Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Mayweather Promoties en TGB Promotions, hebben nu een aanbieding morgen, Vrijdag, Juni 7 bij 12 p.m. ET en kunnen worden gekocht bij Ticketmaster.com of aan de Koninklijke Farms Box Office maandag tot en met vrijdag van 10 a.m. ET 5 p.m. EN.

“Het brengen van een show naar Baltimore voor Gervonta om te presteren op een podium in de voorkant van zijn geboortestad fans heeft al een lange tijd vragen van hem en ik ben blij dat het komt tot bloei,” aldus Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “De timing die zijn thuiskomst plaatsvindt kon niet beter met hem zijn carrière te hebben verheven tot de meest opwindende vechter in de sport en klaar om zijn geboortestad fans geven een traktatie deze zomer. Juli 27 bij Royal Farms Arena zal iets bijzonders voor de stad Baltimore zijn.”

“Op slechts 24 jaar oud, Gervonta Davis is al een van de grootste sterren in het boksen, en zijn tekenen van kracht blijft groeien met elke prestatie,” zei Stephen Espinoza, President, Sport en Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Hij heeft gescoord knockouts in elk van zijn vijf opeenvolgende optredens op Showtime, terwijl spannende fans met zijn theater in en uit de ring. Voor zijn volgende test, Gervonta wordt geconfronteerd met een tegenstander met een even indrukwekkende knock-out ratio in Ricardo Núñez. We verwachten dat vuurwerk voor zo lang als deze strijd duurt.”

Davis (21-0, 20 KO) werd de jongste regerende Amerikaanse wereldkampioen in 2017 toen hij leverde een ster-makende prestaties op Showtime door het uitspelen van Jose Pedraza voor de IBF 130-pond titel op gewoon 22 jaar oud. Nu, hij maakt zijn terugkeer naar zijn geboortestad om te vechten voor het eerst als een wereldkampioen.

De 24-jarige werd de jongste twee keer wereldkampioen in april 2018 toen hij knock-out Jesus Andres Cuellar in de derde ronde van de WBA Super vedergewicht Championship bout. Meest recentelijk hij knock-out voormalig wereldkampioen Hugo Ruiz in de eerste ronde van zijn eerste Showtime main event in februari. Davis, die eigenaar is van knockouts in alle vijf van zijn WK-gevechten, is de eerste Baltimore inheemse te verdedigen in zijn woonplaats sinds Harry Jeffra verdedigde de vedergewicht wereldtitel in 1940.

“Het was altijd een doel van mij om een ​​wereld titel te vechten terug naar mijn stad Baltimore brengen,” Said Davis, die niet heeft gevochten in Baltimore sinds zijn vierde pro gevecht. “Ik ben enthousiast en dankbaar dat mijn team voor het helpen dit te laten gebeuren op zaterdag, Juli 27. Tickets zullen snel gaan, dus wacht niet op ze te kopen! Ik kan niet wachten op een geweldige show te zetten en om te zien al mijn supporters in Baltimore mij helpen om het een avond om te onthouden bij Royal Farms Arena.”

De hard-hitting Panamese Núñez (21-2, 19 KO) maakt zijn het Amerikaanse. debuut op juli 27 als hij probeert te profiteren van zijn eerste wereldtitel kans. De 25-jarige is op een 10-gevecht winning streak, waarin hij heeft gescoord negen knock-out overwinningen. Na zijn tegenstander werd gedwongen terug te trekken uit een geplande maart 2 bout op Showtime,Núñez scoorde een eerste ronde knock-out van Eduardo Pacheco in april om het drie opeenvolgende knockouts post in dit kampioenschap bout.

“Mijn dochter staat op het punt geboren te worden en met haar in het achterhoofd ben ik heel hard gewerkt voor deze strijd,” Said Núñez. “Ik ben wijdt dit gevecht aan mijn dochter en Panama, die heeft me altijd gesteund. Ik ben dankbaar voor deze kans en hoewel sommige mensen niet veel over me weten, na juli 27, iedereen zal mij kennen als de nieuwe kampioen van de wereld.”

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Undefeated Polish Star Adam Kownacki Battles Chris Arreola in Heavyweight Showdown in Front of Hometown Fans Saturday, Augustus 3 Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX & FOX Deportes from Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Meer! Former World Champion Andre Berto Meets Miguel Cruz in Welterweight Clash & Unbeaten Light Heavyweight Marcus Browne Duels Former World Champion Jean Pascal – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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BROOKLYN (Juni 6, 2019) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn-nativeAdam Kownacki will look to thrill in front of a hometown crowd when he steps into the ring against veteran former title challengerChris “De nachtmerrie” Arreola for a 12-round heavyweight showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Augustus 3 van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™.

The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features former world champion Andere Berto nemen Miguel Cruz in a 10-round welterweight clash and unbeaten interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion “Mijnheer” Marcus Browne vechten voormalig wereldkampioen Jean Pascal in een gevecht van 12 ronden

The heavyweight division is red hot and Kownacki is a top rising challenger who will look to continue his ascent up the rankings with a win over the all-action veteran Arreola. This will be Kownacki’s ninth fight at Barclays Center, and his first as the headlining attraction.

Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, go on sale on Friday, Juni 7 bij 10 a.m. and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Saturday, Juni 8 in de avond.

This action-packed tripleheader is full of high stakes, toe-to-toe matchups with fighters highly-motivated to make a statement on the big stage,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Brooklyn’s Polish star Adam Kownacki has become a fan-favorite in his hometown and is surely in for a challenge from the always exciting Chris Arreola, as he looks to make a heavyweight statement. Andre Berto is always in action fights and he’ll be looking to hold off the young challenger Miguel Cruz, while Marcus Browne returns off his career-best victory to face battle-tested former champion Jean Pascal.

All eyes are on boxing’s heavyweight division, and I am thrilled to welcome Brooklyn’s own contender Adam Kownacki back to our ring for his first time as the headliner,” zei Brett Yormark, CEO van BSE Global. “Adam has built an enthusiastic fan base in the borough, and I am confident they will be out in full force to support him as he takes on veteran Chris Arreola to earn a title shot in the near future. It will be yet another heavyweight night to remember in Brooklyn.

Kownacki (19-0, 15 KO) is noted for his tenacity and has been progressing towards a world title shot with knockouts in five of his last six fights. De 30-jarige, who was born in Lomza, Poland and moved to Brooklyn when he was seven, was an accomplished amateur in New York City before turning pro. He scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over former world champion Charles Martin last year and is coming off of a devastating knockout victory against Gerald Washington in January on FOX. His last three fights and six of his last seven have taken place at Barclays Center, where he has routinely brought out the area’s passionate Polish sports fans.

I’m excited to be back in the ring and back at home in Barclays Center, live on FOX and FOX Deportes,” zei Kownacki. “Fighting Chris Arreola will be another step on my journey to become a world champion. It will be a Polish-Mexican War that will bring fireworks to Brooklyn. Make sure you’re there in Brooklyn or watching in primetime!”

Arreola (38-5-1, 33 KO), a veteran of the heavyweight division, has contended for the world title three times, most recently against WBC champion Deontay Wilder in 2016. Since losing to Wilder, the 38-year-old Arreola from Los Angeles, California has put together back-to-back victories, including a stoppage of then unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin on a PBC on FOX Sports pay-per-view undercard in March.

I can’t wait to step into the ring on August 3 and show everyone I’m still one of the best heavyweights in the world,” Said Arreola. “I feel rejuvenated and ready to upset Adam Kownacki in front of his fans. Hij beter klaar zijn, because I’m going to bring it to him like he’s never seen before. This is going to be a war and I will leave with my hand raised.” 

Berto (32-5, 24 KO) has fought some of the top welterweight champions of this generation, including Floyd Mayweather. The 35-year-old won a welterweight world title with TKO victory over Miguel Angel Rodriguez in 2008 and successfully defended it five times before losing it to Victor Ortiz in 2011. He later avenged that loss to Ortiz with a knockout victory in 2016 on FOX. A native of Winter Haven Florida, Berto is coming off a split decision victory over former welterweight champion Devon Alexander in his last fight in August on FOX.

I’m looking forward to this fight on August 3,” Said Berto. “My focus is different, my motivation is different and my hunger is different. I’ve had a lot happen in my life in a short period of time with the loss of my father and the birth of my new baby girl, Legaci. It’s definitely turned me in to a whole different type of animal. August 3 is going to be cinematic. Barclays Centersee you soon. I’ve got some payback.

Kruis (18-1, 12 KO) is among a group of promising welterweights prepared to burst onto the scene in one of the most talent-rich division in boxing. The 28-year-old from Lake Mary, Florida will be stepping up a level with his bout against Berto. He scored a TKO victory over Luis Eduardo Florez in his last fight in January to bounce back from a decision loss to Josesito Lopez on FOX in April 2018.

I’m excited for all my Boricuas and NYC fight fans to come out and show love in August 3,Cruz said. “I want to thank everyone who made this opportunity possible, and I’m definitely going to make the most if it. This is a different era in boxing and I’m here to prove it to the world and to Andre Berto. Don’t miss this night of boxing.

The 28-year-old Browne (23-0, 16 KO) won the interim title with a rousing unanimous decision victory over former two-division champion Badou Jack in January. Een 2012 U.S. Olympian from Staten Island, Browne has fought at Barclays Center 12 times in his career as he made his steady climb up the light heavyweight ranks. Pascal will be the second straight former world champion that he has faced.

I’m honored and grateful to be able to display my skills on this huge platform on FOX and at Barclays Center, which is a second home for me and my boxing career,” Said Browne, who will be fighting at Barclays Center for the 13th time.I anticipate Pascal bringing everything that he has into this fight because this is make or break for him. Unfortunately for him, he will break, as I plan to win this fight decisively and continue my quest for a long and successful championship reign. I expect him to come in as prepared as a championship-caliber fighter and I’m staying motivated to get the win on August 3.

Pascal (33-6-1, 20 KO) has been in the ring with the top fighters of his era during his brilliant career, including Bernard Hopkins, Sergey Kovalev, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute and Chad Dawson. De 36-jarige, who was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and now lives in Laval, Quebec, Canada, won the light heavyweight world title with a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu in 2009. He is coming off a loss to Dmitry Bivol in his last fight after putting together back-to-back TKO victories over Ahmed Elbiali and Steve Bosse.

Marcus Browne is one of the most talented fighters in the world and I will have to be at my best to beat him,” said Pascal. “I’ve been training and I will be ready. I’ve got some veteran tricks he’s never seen before. I plan on out boxing him just like every other southpaw I’ve ever fought. I’ve never lost to a lefty and it’s going to stay that way come August 3.

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TRIO OF HIGH-OCTANE SLUGFESTS ADDED TO BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF BOXING

STACKED CARD SUPPORTS MANNY PACQUIAO VS. KEITH THURMAN SHOWDOWN THAT HEADLINES PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT SATURDAY, Juli 20 UIT het MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

Unbeaten Former Champion Omar Figueroa Jr. Tangles with Top Contender Yordenis Ugás in WBC Welterweight Title Eliminator

Hard-Hitting Former Champion Sergey Lipinets Clashes Against Rugged Veteran John Molina Jr. in Welterweight Duel

Former Champions Collide When Unbeaten Brawler Luis Nery Battles Crafty Juan Carlo Payano in Bantamweight Showdown Bij 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT


LAS VEGAS (Juni 6, 2019) – Undefeated former world champion Omar “De Panterita” Figueroa Jr. neemt Yordenis Ugás in a 12-round WBC welterweight title eliminator highlighting a loaded undercard in support of the Manny Pacquaio vs. Keith Thurman battle for welterweight supremacy that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View on Saturday, Juli 20 van het MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The action also features hard-hitting former world champion Sergey Lipinets going toe-to-toe against rugged veteran John “De Gladiator” Molina, Jr. in a 10-round welterweight match. The show opens with former world champions squaring-off as undefeated power-puncher Luis “Pantera” Nery takes on slick-boxing Juan Carlos Payano in a 12-round bantamweight bout at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

The stacked card is the perfect accompaniment for the summer’s biggest fight, which will pit boxing’s only eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao against undefeated WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith “Een Keer” Thurman in a powerhouse 147-pound showdown in the main event. This high-stakes match will firmly give the winner a claim for the top spot in one of boxing’s deepest and most talented divisions.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, opladen via de telefoon op 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

MP Promotions is proud to be co-presenting this all-action undercard with PBC and FOX Sports,” said Sean Gibbons, President of MP Promotions. “It will be a historic night of boxing, spanning many platforms and this is the type of PPV undercard that is jam packed with top-flight boxers. When you look at the fighters involved in supporting what is the best biggest fight of the year – Pacquiao vs. Thurman – you can be assured that the night will be filled with non-stop action.

Figueroa (28-0-1, 19 KO) is a come forward boxer-puncher who’s yet to meet an opponent who could slow down his relentless style. The 29-year-old from Weslaco, Texas, is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Molina Jr. in February on FOX. A former lightweight world champion, Figueroa owns victories over former world champions including Robert Guerrero, Ricky Burns and Antonio DeMarco.

I’m excited for this fight against a talented Olympian who’s very skilled,” Said Figueroa. “I know he will be moving around the ring a lot, so I’m going to have to move with him and chase him all night. I’m going to have to be in really good shape and work hard on my conditioning. This fight has definitely raised the stakes for me, so I know I have to be ready. I’m going to have a good camp and come in with excellent preparation for July 20.

The 32-year-old Ugás (23-4, 11 KO) has been one of the busiest welterweight contenders in boxing the last two years, fighting three times in both 2017 en 2018. Ugás, who is from Santiago, Cuba en woont nu in Miami, Florida, was on an eight-fight win streak before losing a narrow split-decision to Shawn Porter in a world title fight on FOX in March.

I’m very excited to be on the biggest card of the year,” said Ugás. “Omar Figueroa jr. is a tremendous fighter, and that’s the style I like to face. I’m an all-action fighter and the fans are going to be in for a full course meal before the actual main event. Dat ik kan beloven. You don’t want to miss this event and you don’t want to miss this war. I’m grateful to FOX Sports and PBC for including me in an event of this magnitude.

The 30-year-old Lipinets (15-1, 11 KO) made a successful debut at 147-pounds in March with a TKO victory over former two-division champion Lamont Peterson in a PBC on FS1 fight that is an early Fight of the Year frontrunner. Lipinets, die in Kazachstan is geboren, grew up in Russia and now lives in Los Angeles, has only one loss on his record. He lost his 140-pound belt in a 2018 showdown against four-division champion Mikey Garcia.

There’s no slowing down in my march to get that welterweight championship belt,” said Lipinets. “Zoals altijd, I’m fighting a guy that is very dangerous and tough to the last bell. My title shot is right around the corner. I’m very excited to be part of a show like this and I’m grateful for these opportunities in my career and I promise that I’ll earn my keep. I’m looking forward to becoming a two-time world champion.

Molina (30-8, 24 KO) is coming off a close unanimous decision loss to Omar Figueroa Jr. in februari. A tough veteran brawler, Molina, of West Covina, Californië, has been in the ring with some of the top boxers at lightweight, junior welterweight and welterweight. Over his 13-year career he’s been involved in multiple Fight of the Year contenders while picking up victories over Ruslan Provodnikov, Mickey Bey, Hank Lundy and Ivan Redkach.

It’s going to be another barnburner like every one of my fights,” Said Molina. “My opponent is tough and durable, so I know it is going to be another exciting fight for my fans. There’s no surprises at this stage of the game for me. This is going to be a huge night from top to bottom and I can’t wait.

Nery (29-0, 23 KO) is a power puncher and has stopped his last 10 opponents and 14 van zijn laatste 15. He scored a TKO victory over Shinsuke Yamanaka for the world bantamweight title in 2018. The 24-year-old southpaw from Tijuana, Mexico is coming off a dominant stoppage victory over McJoe Arroyo on the March PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View.

I am thrilled to be back on a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event and to be fighting on a card with my friend, Senator Manny Pacquiao,” zei Nery. “To fight in Las Vegas has been a dream of mine since I turned professional. All the great Mexican fighters have fought in the fight capital of the world. My fight against Juan Carlos Payano is the last step to me getting my shot at the WBC championship and getting my belt back. Viva Mexico!”

Payano (21-2, 9 KO) is coming off a unanimous decision victory over then-unbeaten Damien Vazquez in October on FS1. It was a bounce back victory from his loss to Naoya Inoue in a world title match last October. The only other loss in the career of the 35-year-old from La Vega, Dominican Republic came in another world title match, when he dropped a majority decision to Rau’shee Warren in 2016, after previously beating Warren for the title in 2015.

Manny Pacquiao has been my favorite fighter since I’ve been a pro and I’m very excited to be fighting on this pay-per-view,” zei Payano. “I even nicknamed myself ‘Baby Pacquiao,’ so this is a special honor. Fighting Luis Nery is also a great opportunity for me. Luis is a very hungry, strong fighter looking to regain his championship status. Helaas, he is not going to do that with me. I’m sure he will be ready and come for war, and so will I.

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Undefeated Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Battles Alberto Mercado & Unbeaten Welterweight Prospect Jésus Ramos Takes on Rondale Hubbert In FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Juni 23 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

LAS VEGAS (Juni 4, 2019) – Exciting unbeaten prospect Chris Colbert neemt Puerto Rico Alberto Mercado in an eight or 10-round lightweight bout and unbeaten welterweight prospect Jésus Ramos veldslagen Rondale Hubbert in a four-round attraction as part of a special FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Juni 23 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

Prelims will lead up to FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The show is headlined by former champion Jermell Charlo battling Mexico’s Jorge Cota in a super welterweight attraction and features former world champions Guillermo Rigondeaux and Julio Ceja clashing in a 12-round WBC featherweight title eliminator in the co-feature. Also in action is sensational unbeaten prospectJoey Spencer, as he facesAkeem Blackin a six-round junior middleweight bout.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, TGB-promoties en Mayweather-promoties, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Vertegenwoordigt zijn geboorteplaats Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (11-0, 4 KO) has begun to make a name for himself showing off tremendous skills across his first 11 professionele overwinningen. The 22-year-old most recently blasted out Mario Briones by second-round knockout in April on FS1. He will take on a durable 31-year-old in Mercado (16-2-1, 3 KO), who has never been stopped throughout a pro career dating back to 2009. The Humacao, Puerto Rico-native most recently won a unanimous decision over Sergio Lopez in March.

I’m preparing for a big day on June 23,” zei Colbert. “This is chapter 12 in my career. I know Mercado will come to fight just like he’s supposed to. I’m just focused on putting on another dominant performance, like I do every time. Mercado has a good record on paper, but I’ll do what I do best at Mandalay Bay and make it look easy. People say you have to fight in Vegas to become a top-notch fighter, so I’m excited to fight there. We’ll be fighting in primetime on FOX, so I’ll get a chance to show everyone why I changed my nickname to ‘Prime Time’.

I’m ready for this fight on June 23,” zei Market. “I know who I’m facing and what I’m up against, but I’m working hard every day on a strategy that will give me what I need in to be successful. I have all the tools to make this a great fight and get the win. I’m going to be aggressive and bring the fight to him. His only advantage is speed, but I’m better at everything else.

Having scored knockouts in each pro fight since turning pro last May, Ramos (9-0, 9 KO) maakte zijn U.S.. debut in April with a knockout over Seifullah Wise. The 19-year-old from Casa Grande, Arizona will be opposed by the 30-year-old Hubbert (13-8-2, 8 KO), who fights out of Fargo, North Dakota.

Spencer (7-0, 6 KO) will appear on the FOX PBC Fight Night broadcast with his bout against Black (5-2, 2 KO) serving as part of the show following prelims. At just 19-years-old and having only turned pro just over a year ago, Spencer has shown the tremendous skill and promise he possesses across his first seven pro fights. In April on FS1, the Linden, Michigan-native displayed his boxing acumen in going six rounds for the first time to earn a dominant unanimous decision over Osias Vasquez. He will take on the Chicago-born Black, who enters this fight on a two-bout winning streak.

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WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison Injures Ankle & is Forced to Withdraw from Rematch Against Former Champion Jermell Charlo

Hard-Hitting & Dangerous Jorge Cota to Step In and Replace Harrison Sunday, Juni 23 in FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event at Mandalay Bay Events Center

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LAS VEGAS (Juni 3, 2019) – Super weltergewicht wereldkampioen Tony Harrison injured his ankle in training last week and has withdrawn from his title defense against former world champion Jermell Charlo that was scheduled to headline FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Juni 23 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Harrison has an inner and outer ankle sprain with torn ligaments in his right ankle and he will be out for 10 weeks before he can resume training. Harrison and Charlo plan to have their rematch later this year.

Stepping in to replace Harrison for a 12-round fight is the always dangerousJorge Cota (28-3, 25 KO), who most recently lost a disputed split-decision in April on FS1 against Jeison Rosario. The 31-year old from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had scored three straight knockout victories before the defeat in April.

Watching my Mexican brother Andy Ruiz fight last weekend, I am very motivated,” said Cota. “I saw how he got an unexpected chance to become a champion and surprise the world. He has inspired me to win this fight in the same way. I will shock the world on June 23 just like Andy did on Saturday, for Mexico, the country that I love. This is the most important fight of my career.

As we have seen from Andy Ruiz’s incredible upset of Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight championship fight on Saturday night, replacement fighters are not to be taken as a joke,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promoties. “Jorge Cota is a dangerous fighter. He has heavy hands and he’s looking for an opportunity to make a statement. Jermell Charlo realizes just how serious this is and he wants to get his title back. I know he’s going to be prepared to make his own statement.

The 29-year-old Charlo will now have to wait for his opportunity to avenge the only loss of his career and regain his title against Harrison. Uitvechten van Houston, Texas, Charlo won the vacant WBC title with a devastating knockout victory over John Jackson in 2016. He made three successful defenses of the title with highlight-reel knockouts over Charles Hatley and Erickson Lubin, plus a majority decision win over former champion Austin Trout.

It feels like a heartbreak,” Said Charlo. “I was ready to destroy Tony Harrison and now I’m going to get in there and destroy Cota. I always pray for my opponent to have safe care and make it to the fight healthy. It’s unfortunate that Tony Harrison isn’t my next victim. I want the best Harrison so I want him healed up and ready to go, because that will only bring out the best in me.

I feel my title was taken from me and being held hostage and I want it back. I will go through anything to get it back. The moment he’s cleared to fight I want the match and I will get my title back. I’m going in June 23 for a dominant victory with a ferocious attitude and a mindset to destroy, because I know I can’t leave it to the judges anymore.

Harrison’s injury is the latest twist in the super welterweight division that started last December when Harrison and Charlo’s first encounter took place live on FOX. Harrison won the decision to upset Charlo and take away the title. The close nature of the bout helped warrant an immediate rematch that promises to be just as highly charged and dramatic. Julian “J-Rock” Williams scored a hard-fought unanimous decision over Jarrett Hurd as the IBF and WBA titles changed hands as well in May.

This setback for Harrison, who is from Detroit and was trained early in his career by the late Emanuel Steward, is another challenge for the 28-year-old champion. Harrison was on track for a title shot before suffering the first loss of his career in 2015 to Willie Nelson. After three-straight wins, he earned a shot at the vacant 154-pound title against Jarrett Hurd. Although Harrison had strong moments in the fight, he eventually lost to Hurd and was forced to again climb to the top. After another three victories, including a win over former champion Ishe Smith, Harrison took advantage of his second world title opportunity against Charlo.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, TGB-promoties en Mayweather-promoties, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

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Voormalig Super kampioen weltergewicht Austin Trout Battles U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha een Split Draw in Main Event van Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 & FOX Deportes van Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi

Ongeslagen Super weltergewicht Contender Chordale Booker Nederlagen Wale Omotoso met eenparigheid van stemmen FS1 & FOX Deportes co-main event

Ongeslagen Prospect Efe Apochi Scores Knockout overwinning op Earl Newman in Main Event van PBC Prelims op FS2 & FOX Sports

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BILOXI, MEVROUW. (Mei 25, 2019) – Voormalig super kampioen weltergewicht Austin “Geen Twijfel” Forel (31-5-1, 17 KO) streden de voormalige titel uitdager Terrell Gausha (21-1-1, 10 KO) een split draw (96-94 voor Trout, 99-91 voor Gausha, 95-95) in een 10-round super weltergewicht gevecht dat kopte Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 en FOX Deportes op zaterdagavond van Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

“We moeten dat opnieuw doen. Dat was niet goed,” Said forel van Las Cruces, N.M. “Laten we het nog eens doen. Dat was na een jaar ontslag. Timing gaat uitgeschakeld. Nu dat ik een beetje meer actief. Ik heb onmiddellijk een rematch. onmiddellijk.

“Je weet nooit hoe de rechters zijn er te zien, maar ik weet 99-91 voor (Gausha) was niet goed. Ik was zeker in er meer dan een ronde,” voortgezette Trout. “Maar ik voelde me niet goed in daar vanavond. Ik moest een heleboel dingen te dwingen, en ik moest de kloof te dichten in de latere rondes.”

“Ik voelde me alsof ik won het gevecht,” Said Cleveland inheemse Gausha. “Dat boksen soms. Je hoeft niet de beschikking krijgen.

“Ik heb veel meegemaakt dit kamp. Het is wat het is,” voortgezette Gausha. “Ik ving een zware verkoudheid de laatste week van trainingskamp. Mijn vader overleed tijdens dit trainingskamp.

“Ik heb niet echt zorgen over een rematch met Trout,” geconcludeerd Gausha. “Ik wil gewoon grotere gevechten. Ik wil graag iets anders te doen. Maar als we moeten doorlopen (Forel) opnieuw doen we het en maken het alleen meer overtuigend de volgende keer.”

In de FS1 co-functie, ongeslagen mededinger Chordale Booker (15-0, 7 KO) versloeg ruige veteraan Wale Omotoso (27-4, 21 KO) met eenparigheid van stemmen (100-90 X 3) in een 10-ronde super weltergewicht wedstrijd. Booker, een linkshandige uit Stamford, Conn., domineerde de actie tegen de Nigeriaanse Omotoso.

“Ik ben altijd emotioneel toen ik vechten,” Said Booker. “Vandaag, Ik laat het allemaal gewoon uit. Ik het gevoel dat dit was mijn tijd om te schitteren na eindelijk waardoor het op dit niveau. Dit was zeker een stap-up strijd voor mij, geconfronteerd met een man die ze me vertelden dat niemand anders wilde vechten.

“Ik voel me alsof ik niets heb te verliezen,” voortgezette Booker. “Ik heb net het gevoel dat ik word verondersteld om hier te zijn. Ik heb in een hoop werk te zetten om te komen waar ik ben op, maar ik had kunnen gaan in een heel ander pad. Ik kreeg een tweede kans in het leven en nu kijken waar ik ben op. Ik zou graag forel of Gausha de volgende vechten, of een andere titel uitdager die wil vechten, Ik ben klaar. Ik gooide een shutout vanavond en ik ben bereid om te worden getest en bewijzen dat ik ben de beste.”

De opening bout op FS1 aanbevolen Ahmed Elbiali (19-1, 16 KO), een Egyptisch-Amerikaanse die in Miami woont, Florida, scoren van een technische knock-out overwinning op Marlos Simões (13-2-2, 5 KO) van Curitiba, Parana, Brazilië die niet in staat om door te gaan was te wijten aan een gewonde kaak. Elbiali klopte Simões op het doek en de scheidsrechter Keith Hughes stopte de wedstrijd 2:12 in het tweede frame.

“Toen ging hij af,, Ik geknipt hem met een linkse hoek,” Said Elbiali. “Ik wist meteen dat ik hem zou kunnen kwetsen, en dat haak voelde alsof het goed geland. Hij was een lastig en echt lastig tegenstander, maar ik ging er gewoon voor en kreeg de klus te klaren.

“Ik hou er niet echt roepen individuele strijders, maar ik heb het gevoel dat ik ben klaar voor een wereld titel schot,” voortgezette Elbiali. “We zijn steeds beter met elk gevecht en ik ben klaar.”

De schommel bout op FS1 zag Chicago's Shawn Simpson (10-0, 3 KO) nederlaag Sergio Quiroz (6-2, 1 KO) van Los Angeles met eenparigheid van stemmen (60-54 X 3).

Het PBC Prelims op FS2 en FOX Deportes gekenmerkt hard-hitting cruiserweight vooruitzicht Efe Apochi (8-0, 8 KO) van Nigeria zet zijn perfecte knock-out streak als hij stopte Brooklyn's Earl Newman (10-2-1, 7 KO) 2:17 in de zevende ronde.

De FS2 co-main event toonde een weltergewicht attractie met top vooruitzicht Amon Rashidi (7-0, 5 KO) van Dallas, Texas scoren een sensationele knock-out over MexicoJuan Jesus Garces (19-25, 13 KO) 2:12 in de vierde ronde.

In de opening strijd van de FS2 uitzending, Ghanese super middengewicht Habib Ahmed(27-1-1, 18 KO) versloeg Colombia Juan De Engel (21-11-1, 19 KO) met eenparigheid van stemmen (80-72 X 3) in een acht-ronde wedstrijd.

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AHMED ELBIALI TRAININGSKAMP QUOTES & FOTO'S

Light Heavyweight Brawler Elbiali Duels Marlos Simões in Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 & FOX Deportes Actie Deze Saturday Night van Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi

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LAS VEGAS (Mei 22, 2019) – Licht zwaargewicht brawler Ahmed Elbiali keert terug naar de ring, en voor de eerste keer met de nieuwe trainer Justin Gamber, toen hij geconfronteerd Marlos Simões in een 10-round showdown als onderdeel van de Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 en FOX Deportes actie deze zaterdagavond van Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

PBC op FS1 en FOX Deportes begint bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT en is kopte door voormalig super kampioen weltergewicht Austin “Geen Twijfel” Forel terug te keren naar de ring op de voormalige titel uitdager te nemen Terrell Gausha in een 10-round super weltergewicht strijd.

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Elbiali heeft onlangs begon te werken met een nieuwe trainer in Gamber, die traint ook super middengewicht kampioen Caleb Plant, en zal kijken naar zijn verbetering te zien in de ring deze zaterdagavond. Hier is wat hij te zeggen had over zijn nieuwe trainer en nog veel meer:

Op trainen met nieuwe coach Justin Gamber:“Ik heb veel geleerd sinds ik begon te trainen met Justin Gamber, die was ongeveer zes weken geleden. Niets tegen mijn oude trainers, Ik voelde dat ik had behoefte aan een nieuwe look. Justin en ik werken goed samen en ik heb enorm verbeterd. Ik ben aan het leren hoe je meer ontspannen in de ring, die heeft me geholpen te houden mijn kracht in de latere rondes van sparring. Justin is een geweldige coach en samen gaan we wat lawaai in het licht zwaargewicht divisie te maken.”

Op zijn recente trainingskamp:
“Ik heb in een groot aantal harde werk voor deze trainingskamp en ik kan het verschil zien in vergelijking met andere kampen die ik heb gehad in het verleden. Ik ben bezig met de fundamenten van het boksen, met behulp van mijn prik meer en het opzetten van mijn combinaties. Ik weet dat ik de macht hebben om knock-out mijn tegenstanders, maar nu ben ik meer te leren hoe het op te zetten. Wonen en trainen in Las Vegas heeft een grote impuls aan mijn carrière, omdat de sparring hier is ongeëvenaard. Ik heb een groot trainingskamp.”

Op zijn matchup met Marlos Simões:
“Ik weet Simões is een duurzame tegenstander die heeft slechts eenmaal gestopt in zijn carrière. Ik verwacht dat hij in grote vorm. Hij heeft veel succes gehad in de ring, dus ik ben de voorbereiding van een man die echt kan vechten. Ik ben gewoon gaan om daar in te gaan en uit te voeren mijn spel plan.”

Aan wanneer hij klaar is voor een wereld titel schot zal zijn:
“Ik wil zo veel gevechten mogelijk dit jaar te krijgen en maken een wereld titel run in 2020. Natuurlijk, alles is gebaseerd strijd om te vechten, maar dat is het doel.”

Bij het maken van zijn uitgezonden return on FS1:
“Vechten op FS1 is altijd leuk en spannend. FS1 is het platform waar ons strijders krijgen de meeste exposure terwijl we komen. Je kunt niet vergelijken met een ander netwerk te FOX, waar de hele wereld kan afstemmen. Het is echt een zegen voor mij om te vechten op FS1.”

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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. KEITH THURMAN & CALEB-PLANT VS. MIKE LEE NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTO'S


Pacquiao vs. Thurman Saturday, Juli 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Plant vs. Lee Headlines FOX PBC Fight Night Preceding Pay-Per-View & Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at
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NEW YORK (Mei 21, 2019) – Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world champion Keith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight champion Caleb Plant en ongeslagen Mike Lee went face-to-face Tuesday in New York at a press conference to preview their respective showdowns on Saturday July 20 and presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao and Thurman will square-off in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, opladen via de telefoon op 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Plant vs. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.

Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from Gotham Hall in New York City:

MANNY PACQUIAO

I’ve never been scared of a challenge. I’m so excited for this fight against an undefeated champion. He’s the kind of fighter that you can’t underestimate. His record and successe gives me more motivation to work hard.

I will make sure that I’m 100 percent and ready for this fight. We’ll find out what happens on July 20, but it’s going to be exciting. I like being the underdog for this fight because that gives me more focus in training.

I’ve been careless and over confident in some fights, but this time around it’s different. Keith Thurman is a good fighter and we’re going to make sure the fans are happy on July 20.

It’s a great honor for me to be fighting back in Las Vegas and on the FOX Sports pay-per-view. I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity.

I chose Keith Thurman because he’s undefeated and I want to prove that at age 40 I can still beat a great fighter like Keith.

My time is not yet over. My journey is continuing. I’m going to prove that and more on July 20 against Keith Thurman.

I’m the kind of fighter that I don’t talk too much. Ik doe mijn praten in de ring. I can do a lot of things in that ring. He can prove his words in the ring. I’m going to be a warrior on July 20 and show Keith Thurman what it’s like to be in the ring with me.

I will work hard for this fight. I haven’t felt this motivated and excited since the Oscar De La Hoya fight. I feel like I’m back against the best fighters in the world.

Our focus in every fight is on the speed and footwork, because those are advantages for me. We’re going to work on avoiding Keith’s offense.

Fans should watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime showdown. We’re going to bring action and I’m confident I will be victorious.

KEITH THURMAN

“We zijn er klaar voor. This is a blessing to be here and a dream come true. I started boxing at the age of seven. I worked hard to be a champion and I’ve always wanted to fight the greatest names in the sport.

Pacquiao wants a challenge and I’m very grateful to be sharing a ring with a legend. If you understand boxing history, you know that times change. I believe boxing is in a new era. Kom juli 20, Pacquiao will disappear. He’ll always be remembered in the sport, but I’m doing to Manny Pacquiao, what he did to Oscar De La Hoya.

This is a big fight. I’ve waited 22 months to get back in the game. We had our ups and downs, but Keith Thurman is back on the rise. I’m going to make a big statement.

This training camp is going to start this Saturday. Once I get home, it’s grind time and on July 20, it’s going to be my time.

“Juli 20 is 23 jaar in de maak. I’ve dedicated myself to this beautiful sport of boxing for so long and my first trainer Ben Getty told me that I had what it takes to be a great champion. I’m truly looking forward to having another chance to show it.

We definitely had a stretch with a lack of activity. Not everyone knows who Keith Thurman is today. You could see that I wasn’t at my best in January. But on July 20, ‘One Time’ is terug. I’m getting ready to have one of my best training camps for this fight.

I had the knockdown in my last fight that was a reminder of what ‘One Time’ is alles over. We brushed the dust off and we’re taking that momentum into this fight.

I’m excited to be the guy who shows Manny Pacquiao where the exit is. He’s a legend who’s done great things. But I’ve never lost to a fighter who’s lost seven times. I have no intention of losing this fight and I don’t see him winning in any shape or form.

“Snelheid, power and overall ring IQ will be the difference. I’m one of the smartest fighters in the sport. I always find a way to win. I know Pacquiao comes in shape, but he’s going to fall short of that finish line.

CALEB PLANT

I’ve been boxing my whole life. They say it takes 10,000 hours of work to become a true success at something. Kom juli 20, I’ll have been doing this for 18-years straight. No breaks and no Plan B. I’ve just been boxing, day in and day out.

Mike Lee may have a financial degree, but in boxing, I have a Ph.D. That’s something he doesn’t know anything about. I came from very rock bottom, where nobody makes it out. If he thinks I’m going to let him mess this up for me, he’s not half as educated as I thought he was.

I have everything to lose. Every night from now until July 20, I hope Lee and his team are envisioning the worlds ‘and still’. Because that’s all anyone is going to hear on fight night.

It’s exciting to be on this primetime card. Everyone who wants to take it to the top of the sport wants to be a main event at MGM Grand. Op hetzelfde moment, where we fight is not most important to me. We can fight in the parking lot, because it’s about legacy to me.

Anytime that someone steps into the ring and wins their first world title in fashion, it’s going to be a confidence booster. But I did tell everyone what was going to happen. There’s a season for everything and right now is mine.

He may come into the ring bigger and heavier than me, but boxing skills are what wins fights. Years of repetition with boxing teachers, are what wins fights. You’ll see all of that on July 20.

I don’t look at myself as the favorite in any fight. I’m the one who’s not supposed to be here. Put everyone through what I’ve been through, and see if they would make it here.

MIKE LEE

This has been a culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. Most importantly, I’ve gotten somewhere no one thought I would get. I’m fine being the underdog. ik heb niets te verliezen.

I’m coming out with everything I have. This is everything I’ve ever wanted. I respect Caleb Plant, maar in juli 20, I plan on making it my moment.

I’ve headlined cards in Chicago and at Notre Dame before so the bright lights are nothing new to me. I’m very excited and working hard. Op juli 20, I’m going to keep proving people wrong.

The whole reason I got into this sport is to do it on big stages. Everyone wants to prove it on the biggest stage possible and there’s no bigger stage than at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It’s a dream come true and it’s the reason I’ve worked so hard.

Moving down in weight is an advantage. I’ve got a great team working with me to make the weight easily and rehydrate the right way. I’m going to be the bigger and stronger guy in the ring.

I’ve had people that never thought I’d get here and I love it. It takes a different kind of person to step into that ring in front of so many people. You have to be ready to go out there and risk it all. I fight who they put in front of me and keep winning. That’s what I plan to do on July 20.

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