Veteran Contender Adrian Granados & Contendent de pes pesat Andy Ruiz Jr. Prepare for Respective Premier Boxing Champions en FOX & FOX Deportes Matchups Saturday, Abril 20 Des Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califòrnia
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LOS ANGELES (Abril 4, 2019) – All-action welterweight Adrian Granados 1 nd heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.continued preparation for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Los Angeles Thursday before they step in the ring Saturday, Abril 20 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califòrnia.
Granados will face former two-division world championDanny “Ràpid” García in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines action, while the Southern California-native Ruiz takes onAlexander Dimitrenko in heavyweight action as part of the broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to not miss any of the televised action.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per TGB Promotions i Mayweather Promotions, en associació amb DSG Promotions, estan a la venda. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday from Fortune Gym in Los Angeles:
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Em sento molt bé. I’m starting to peak and everything is clicking. I had a great camp and I’m just excited for this fight.
“This is a great style matchup. Danny is a strong puncher and a great counter puncher. I’m going to be right there. I’m going to come with it. I also have a lot of intangibles that people don’t see. I’m not one-dimensional and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
“I think I have more dog in me than Danny does. He complains a lot and also gets away with a lot. He does what he has to do to win. I’ve never been given anything and I think I have a lot more to prove than he does.
“My fights against Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner were good preparation for this. I think against Broner I should have gotten the decision, but I didn’t. Against Porter, I fought the wrong fight and missed the chance I did have. I’ve got a chip on my shoulder from both experiences.
“This is my chance to show the boxing world that I’m elite and get my title shot. I’ve always wanted to become a world champion, and I haven’t got my opportunity at 140 where I beat the number-one contender. I’m not afraid to fight anyone so I’m here to get a big win.
“I think I need a stoppage or a dominating win. It has to be one-sided. I have enough controversial losses that I know that I can’t leave it up to the judges. I’m training hard to dominate the fight.
“I’m kind of a ‘young vet’ because I’m only 29-years-old but I’m battle-tested. I was never promoted until the last three or four years. I’ve had to do what I had to coming up. I took the tough fights that most prospects wouldn’t.
“I always knew I had the talent to be at this level and I’m glad that I’m respected and recognized now, but it’s time for me to get a big win. I’m going to show that I really belong and I’m an elite fighter.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“All the hard work in the gym has been paying off and I feel prepared for April 20. I’m facing an experienced guy who’s tall, but I think my pressure and my speed will make it difficult for him.
“We’ve looked at Dimitrenko’s past fights and put together a game plan. We’re going to stick to it and execute. We’re going to attack the body and I think with my speed and combinations I’m going to get him out of there.
“I’m coming back from a layoff but it’s over and right now my goal is to make a statement and let everyone know that I’m back in action. I’m ready to take one of the spots at the top of the division.
“There are a lot of big fights I want, but my mind is totally focused on April 20. I’ve never been this motivated. I’m going to be fighting more often and I’m glad to have the opportunity.
“Fighting for the Mexican fans gives me more motivation now than ever. I want to be the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world and hopefully this year or next year I will accomplish those dreams.
“I have everything I need now to get to where I want to go. Això és només el començament. The more fights I have, the better I’m going to be looking.
“It feels great to be fighting in Southern California and I know there will be a lot of Mexicans out there on April 20. It’s always a great atmosphere and my game plan is to steal the show. I’m going to give it all I got for the fans.
“I think Dimitrenko is going to use his jab and move around. És alt, but he can’t run away forever. At some point you have to be there toe-to-toe. We’ve worked on our head movement and we’re going to be ready for anything he brings.”
TOM BROWN, President de Promocions TGB
“Andy Ruiz Jr. is exactly where he should be right now. He’s re-dedicated himself to the sport of boxing and when he does, there might not be a better heavyweight out there. He traveled to New Zealand and took on Joseph Parker in his backyard and lost a majority decision. He’s tasted it and he’s hungry for it again.
“Arguably Adrian Granados could have a record of 27-1 and he’s ready for his moment to shine. I like where he’s at mentally as far as taking charge and winning these fights so he can move on and become a champion, which has been his goal since he got into the game.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS García vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Ràpid” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Abril 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, a Carson, Califòrnia.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT.
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Viktor Postol And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Triple capçalera
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LAS VEGAS – (Març 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world championRobert Pasqua Jr.i antic campió de dues divisions Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, Abril 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationAdora a Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch en una atracció de pes pesat de 10 assalts.
Easter vs. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.
Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.
“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” va dir Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Més, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”
“Easter vs. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”
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The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 KOs) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.
That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 U.S. equip olímpic.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 KOs) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Said Bartolomé. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 lliura. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. És ara o mai!”
Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 KOs) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.
The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 KOs) ha lluitat professionalment des de llavors 2010 i estarà fent la seva U.S. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, França, ell està invicte en les seves últimes 10 lluita contra la data de la data 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.
Nigeria’s Ajagba (9-0, 8 KOs) gained notoriety last August 24 when his opponent, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. The 24-year-old, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.
Lluitant fora de Munic, Alemanya, Wallisch (19-1, 12 KOs) va guanyar el seu primer 19 baralles professionals després de convertir-se en professional 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.
Also in Action! Veteran Brawler Alfredo Angulo, 2016 U.S. L'olímpic Karlos Balderas & Sensational Lightweight Prospect Omar Juarez Competing in Separate Televised Bouts Beginning at 10:30 p.m. I / 7:30 p.m. PT Following PBC on FOX Broadcast
CARSON, CALIF. (Març 27, 2019) – Hard-hitting contenderJeison Rosario porta a Mèxic de Jorge Cotain a 10-round middleweight fight that headlinesPBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAon FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Abril 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, a Carson, Califòrnia.
Battle-hardened veteranAlfredo “El Gos” Angulowill fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 U.S. Olímpic Karlos Balderas adquireixPedro Vicentein a six or eight round bout and highly-decorated lightweight prospectOmar Juárez enfrontaments amb els de Mèxic Luis Gerardo Perez Salasin a four-round match to open the telecast at 10:30 p.m. I / 7:30 p.m. PT.
PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAwill follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny “Ràpid” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per TGB Promotions i Mayweather Promotions, en associació amb DSG Promotions, estan a la venda. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
The non-stop block of boxing promises wall-to-wall action for fans who tune into FOX, FOX Deportes and FS1.
Rosario (18-1-1, 13 KOs) was busy last year, scoring victories in three of four fights in 2018, including wins over then-unbeaten Jamontay Clark and contender Justin DeLoach. He is coming off a stoppage victory over Marcos Hernandez in February on FS1, which avenged a split draw the two boxers fought to in 2018. The 23-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who now lives in Miami, Florida, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 KOs). The 31-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico has scored three straight knockout victories since losing to Erickson Lubin in 2017. He’s coming off a TKO victory over Euri Gonzalez in November
Balderes (7-0, 6 KOs) scored three stoppage victories in his fights last year and continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old Balderas of Santa Maria, Califòrnia, va ser membre de la 2016 U.S. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. Vicente (6-2, 2 KOs) is looking to build on the momentum from his unanimous decision victory over Luis Miguel Ortiz in his last fight in January.
The 19-year-old Juarez (2-0, 1 KOs), who is from Brownsville, Texas, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. Sales (5-2, 1 KOs) is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses when he steps in against Juarez.
In other non-televised action, Los Angeles bantamweightDaniel Guzman (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on Monterrey, Mèxic de Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) en un combat de quatre rondes, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., welter Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 KOs) battles Japan’sGaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs’ Ricky López (20-4, 6 KOs) cares Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 KOs) en un combat súper ploma de 10 rondes. Round out the card is Fontana, Califòrnia Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 KOs) meeting Mexico’sEduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 KOs) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, Texas’ Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 KOs) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.
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Once-Beaten Contender Anthony Peterson & Former Champion Argenis Mendez Fight to Split Draw in Super Lightweight Showdown
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Super Welterweight Contender Jamontay Clark Recovers from Knockdown To Earn Unanimous Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Vernon Brown
Aaron Coley, Lorenzo Simpson and Cobia Breedy Take Home Wins In PBC Prelims on FS1
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Port Nacional (Març 25, 2019) – L'ex campió del món Sergey Lipinets (15-1, 11 KOs) stopped former two-division championLamont Peterson(35-5-1, 17 KOs)a la ronda 10 Sunday night in an action-packed welterweight showdown that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
“I feel great about the statement I made to the welterweight division,” said Lipinets. “I just fought an excellent fighter. This let me know where I’m at in the 147-pound weight class. I went into deep waters and showed that I belong.”
The fight featured near non-stop action and a thrilling finish, already earning Fight of the Year buzz after its’ conclusion. Peterson only occasionally retreated in defense for a moment or two while Lipinets was determined to close off the distance, making sure he didn’t let Peterson use his reach advantage, while using his own varied attack on the inside to occasional success.
“You can see that I have no problem with the size,” said Lipinets. “Peterson is an excellent fighter with unbelievable skills and he’s showed me what I can really do.”
Peterson was dedicated to attacking the body, punctuating numerous combinations with vicious left hooks to the midsection. He was the busier fighter but was still taking shots from Lipinets’ combination of hooks, uppercuts and body shots. Eventually one of those shots appeared to change the tide of the fight, when a straight right from Lipinets connected and clearly hurt Peterson.
The counter put Peterson on his back foot and in survival mode for the final minute of the eighth round until hearing the bell. With the momentum sharply turning toward Lipinets through round nine and midway through round 10, Lipinets finally landed a sweeping left hook during an exchange that hurt Peterson and signaled that the end was near.
“It was back and forth and we were hitting each other with some good shots,” dir Peterson. “It kind of just came out of nowhere at the end.”
Lipinets followed up and put Peterson on the canvas as the towel came in from Peterson’s corner, stopping the fight at 2:59 de ronda 10.
The exciting action fight featured both fighters throwing a career high number of punches, segons CompuBox. Both fighters landed a nearly identical number of power punches (189-188 for Peterson), with Lipinets landing 23 in each of the final two rounds.
“You’ve seen what I did at 140-pounds and now what I can do here,” said Lipinets. “I made a big jump in competition from my last fight to this one. My new trainer Joe Goossen gets all the credit. We’ve had an excellent camp with perfect sparring that taught me a lot and got me ready for tonight.”
“There were no easy days in our gym for training camp,” said Goossen. “I feel like we clicked together and he got the best out of me because he was so agreeable to my methods and the way I pushed him.
“I thought Sergey’s defense was very good tonight. His jab worked good and he put real pressure on. The left uppercut was a good shot for him and he used a variety of punches in this fight to get it done.”
Després de la baralla. Peterson, along with lifelong trainer and fellow Washington, D.C.-native Barry Hunter, announced his retirement from boxing in front of his hometown fans after a career that saw him win titles at 140 i 147 lliures-.
“It’s been a long career but today is the day,” dir Peterson. “I’m thankful for the support. I love everyone here and I’m always going to support this area, but I’m sure it’s time for me to hang it up. I couldn’t go out in a better way here at home. This will be the last time you see me in the ring.”
The night also featuredAnthony Peterson (37-1-1, 24 KOs), germà de Lamont, as he fought to a split-draw against former championArgenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOs) in a back-and-forth super lightweight showdown.
Peterson established his movement early on as he looked to pick his spots to attack Mendez with combinations to the head and body. Peterson flashed good speed and was the busier fighter especially early, often putting Mendez on the defensive during flurries in the first half of the fight.
“I could have thrown more punches in the first half of the fight,” va dir Méndez. “I think that was the difference, but I don’t think you can win the fight on the run.I knew that I was on his home turf and it was in my mind to do a little bit extra. Peterson is a great fighter and he’s good for the sport so I knew that I had to push the fight.”
Mendez began the fight looking to counter, but picked up his offense working off of a jab that swelled up Peterson’s left eye in the late rounds of the fight. Mendez was able to land with left hooks and uppercuts to open up his offense as the fight went on.
“Last night was actually the first night I really studied Mendez’s fights and I knew he was good and slick,” dir Peterson. “There were times I didn’t engage cause of his countering. I took my time and used my jab and moved.”
While Peterson held a robust 137 a 83 avantatge en cops de puny aterrats, it was only a six punch difference in power punches landed. Després 10 rounds all three judges saw the fight differently, with one score of 96-94 for each fighter and the third judge scoring it 95-95 resulting in the split draw.
“I didn’t think it was a draw,” va dir Méndez. “I know every round was close, but I think I won the fight. I don’t want to say it was easy but I think I won comfortably. He was running the whole fight and I was trying to throw counterpunches and catch him.”
“I can’t be that disappointed because I didn’t lose, but I was just happy to fight in front of my fans,” dir Peterson. “I’ve been out of the ring for a long time and I think did okay, but if the judges saw a draw they saw a draw. I’m not mad about it.”
Additional action featured super welterweight contenderJamontay Clark (14-1, 7 KOs) surviving an early knockdown to earn a narrow unanimous decision over previously unbeatenVernon Brown (10-1-1, 7 KOs) després 10 rondes d'acció.
Brown scored the first big blow of the bout, landing a perfect counter right hook on the inside that sent Clark crashing into the ropes. Referee Kenny Chevalier ruled it a knockdown, determining that Clark had used the ropes to avoid hitting the canvas.
“He had the reach and I was trying to catch him. I was throwing my hook but I was a little off. I still think I won the fight. I caught him with the better shots. He was just slapping me with the hook and trying to catch up that way.
Clark was able to survive the onslaught and finish the round and appeared to recover until behing hurt again late in round four. Des d'allà, Clark began to increase his punch output, out working Brown on his way to a 162 a 97 advantage in total punches landed.
“I boxed a little bit better the last few rounds and used my height,” va dir Clark. “I made him miss and made him over reach. That was the game plan.”
Brown tried to do more work on the inside with big power punches that would hurt Clark and potentially end the fight. Segons Compubox, només 49 seconds on average per round were fought on the inside, allowing Clark to gain an advantage in the second half of the fight.
Després 10 rounds the judges saw the fight close, but all three ruled in favor of Clark with totals of 96-93 dues vegades i 95-94.
“I’ve been down before and I’ve seen the worst of the worst,” va dir Clark. “This was nothing. I just kept grinding. I got the win and now I’m going to sit down and see what’s next for me.”
“If they want to do it again, tornem a fer-ho,” va dir Brown. “Let’s make it a 12 més rodó. I don’t think he can survive 12 rondes amb mi. My coach knew that I needed the knockout but it’s still on to the next. I’m just going to go into the gym and work even harder.”
Prior to the main telecast, PBC Prelims on FS1 sawAaron Coley (16-2-1, 7 KOs) win a split-decision overBrandon Quarles (21-5-1, 10 KOs) pels comptes de 77-75 for Quarles and 79-73 i 78-74 for Coley after eight-rounds of super welterweight action. Més, prospecte invicte Lorenzo Simpson (3-0, 2 KOs)scored a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 i 40-35 twice in his middleweight bout againstJaime Meza(0-1) i ploma Cobia Breedy(13-0, 4 KOs) remained unbeaten with a technical decision overFernando Fuentes (14-8-1, 4 KOs) pels comptes de 59-55 i 58-56 twice after the fight was stopped in round six because of a cut suffered by Flores from an accidental head butt.
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Bika vs. Thompson Replaces Previously Announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Thomas Fight After Thomas Withdraws
Port Nacional (Març 20, 2019) – L'ex campió del món Saki Taure s'enfrontarà a Lionell Thompson in an eight or 10 round super middleweight showdown that will be featured in PBC Prelims on FS1 action this Sunday, Març 24 de MGM National Harbour a Maryland.
Bika vs. Thompson replaces the previously announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Brown fight, after Brown withdrew from the fight.
L'emissió preliminar de FS1 començarà a les 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and also featureBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KOs) lluitant amb els nadius de Kansas Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KOs) en un vuit assalts pes súper welter baralla, més el de Baltimore Lorenzo Simpson(2-0, 2 KOs) tenint en Comte Henry (0-1-1) en una atracció de quatre rondes de pes superwelter.
The event is headlined by two-division world championLamont Petersontaking on former junior welterweight world championSergey Lipinetsin a 12-round welterweight match that headlines PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT.
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Additional action will see unbeatenCobia Breedy(12-0, 4 KOs) in an eight-round super featherweight fight against California’sFernando Fuentes(14-7-1, 4 KOs), Antoni de Sant Ramon Cardenas (16-1, 9 KOs) facing Michigan’sRyan Lee Allen(8-2-1, 4 KOs) for eight-rounds of featherweight action and unbeaten Maryland-nativeMark Duncan(3-0, 3 KOs) lluitant Arturo Izquierdo(5-2, 2 KOs) in a six-round middleweight attraction.
Rounding out the non-televised undercard action will feature a trio of Washington, D.C.-natives as unbeatenKeeshawn Williamscares Evincil Dixon en una baralla de pes welter a sis assalts, invicte Patrick Harris steps in for an eight-round super lightweight fight against Costa Rica’sBergman AguilarandwelterweightKareem Martin quadra contra Joaquín Chávez for six-rounds of action. The night will also see Cincinnati’sAdrian Jerome Bentonmaking his pro debut in a four-round super lightweight duel againstArchie Weah.
The 39-year-old Bika (34-7-3, 22 KOs) is a former WBC super-middleweight champion from Sydney, Australia by way of Cameroon, Àfrica. He won the title with a majority decision over Marco Antonio Periban in 2013 before losing the belt to Anthony Dirrell by unanimous decision in 2014. He moved up to light heavyweight to challenge Adonis Stevens for his and lost a unanimous decision. Since then Bika has won twice, most recently defeating Geard Ajetovic by unanimous decision in October.
Thompson (20-5, 11 KOs) has been campaigning at light heavyweight and is moving down in weight to take on Bika at super middleweight. El de 33 anys, who is from Buffalo, N.Y. and now lives in Las Vegas, defeated Derrick Findley by unanimous decision in his last fight in September. Thompson won his first 11 fights after turning pro in 2009.
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ABOUT PETERSON VS. LIPINETS Peterson vs. Lipinets is a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event that is headlined by former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson taking on former 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets in the main event.
In the co-main event Anthony Peterson, germà de Lamont, will face former champion Argenis Mendez, plus super welterweight contender Jamontay Clark takes on unbeaten Vernon Brown as part of the telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT.
Els aficionats poden reproduir en directe les baralles a l'aplicació FOX Sports, disponible en anglès o espanyol a través de la FOX, Canals FS1 o FOX Deportes. Les baralles estan disponibles a l'escriptori a FOXSports.com i a la botiga d'aplicacions, o dispositius connectats, incloent l'Apple TV, Android TV, TV foc, Xbox One i Roku.
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, Abril 20 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia
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LOS ANGELES (Març 19, 2019) – L'ex campió mundial de dues divisions Danny “Ràpid” García and veteran contenderAdrian Granados previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, Abril 20 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per TGB Promotions i Mayweather Promotions, en associació amb DSG Promotions, estan a la venda. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
l'edició d'abril 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and features heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. tenint en Alexander Dimitrenkoin a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa battling Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:
DANNY GARCIA
“I’ve been training hard. I’ve seen Granados fight a few times and I know what he can do. I’m excited to be back in Los Angeles, because this is where the stars fight. This is another fight that can get me to where I want to go in my career.
“My mentality is that I have to stop Granados. Nobody has stopped him and I have to do that to make a statement. He’s never fought a counter puncher like me and I’m definitely the hardest puncher he’s faced. I’m going to showcase everything to get the stoppage.
“Aquesta és una altra lluita pel meu llegat. There have been a lot of great fights in my career and this is another important one for me. I know he’s coming to fight, but I’m looking to make this one of my easiest wins.
“He’s a tough and aggressive fighter who likes to throw a lot of punches. Té fam, and that’s the type of guy that you have to watch out for. I’ve got to handle my business against Granados before I look to any bigger fights.
“This is a big platform for me to perform on. I’m going to show the world why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
“I plan on winning with style. I’m going to bring a lot of skill, a lot of will, a lot of power and I’m going to entertain my fans. Abril 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Això serà una gran baralla. We’re two fighters who bring it. I’m coming for a victory in dominating fashion. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a while now.
“I haven’t had the easiest road and that’s why I’m looking to get my respect in this fight. I’m looking forward to this. It’s going to be a barnburner. Que guanyi el millor.
“If he’s underestimating me it will definitely be a big mistake on his part. I don’t think he will though. I think he realizes now he’s in for a fight. If he didn’t know me before, he does now. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind April 20.
“I was never taken care of coming up. I always had to work harder to get to where I’m at. Danny and I basically had the same accolades in the amateurs, and I always gave him kudos for what he’s done in his whole career, but he doesn’t know what I’ve gotten through to get here.
“I’m coming to get my respect in this fight. I’m going to make Danny fight and see what he’s made of. I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder but being able to take out a fighter like Danny is motivating me to another level.”
TOM BROWN, President de Promocions TGB
“Premier Boxing Champions has made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and biggest fights to Southern California. We started with the Wilder vs. Fury heavyweight title fight downtown in December and we’re back again in April at the Dignity Health Sports Park. This is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the United States and we have a great show there on April 20.
“Danny Garcia is a throwback fighter. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. At 140-pounds he took on the best in the division and never backed down from a challenge. Danny was a 2-1 underdog when he fought Lucas Matthysse, and we knew what happened after, he proved the doubters wrong. I’m so excited to have him back in California on this great card.
“Adrian Granados could arguably be sitting up here with a record of 27-1, since all but one of his losses have been by split or majority decision, and usually it’s in his opponent’s backyard. He’s a battle-tested veteran who’s made a name for himself bringing action-packed fights to the fans. When we announced all the PBC on FOX fights, this is the one that I circled.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO of President of Mayweather Promotions
“Això serà una tremenda baralla. I’ve really been looking forward to this fight because I’ve known these guys for a long time. Styles make fights and in this particular matchup, we have two fighters who are all action.
“Danny has shown that he’s an elite fighter, because he’s beaten a number of great world champions. Adrian Granados always comes to fight. He’s never ever in a boring fight. The styles mesh so well, with Danny being a world class counter-puncher and also being a superb boxer. Granados is going to force Danny to fight on the inside a lot more than usual.
“I think this fight is going to bring the best out of both Danny and Adrian. They’ve both fought a number of very good fighters and been in involved in numerous debatable decisions. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.”
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“Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Wilder
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down,” – Breazeale
WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Defends His Title Against Mandatory Challenger Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, Maig 18 En viu per SHOWTIME®Des Barclays Center a Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Març 19, 2019) – Campió de pes pesat del CMB Deontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilder i desafiador obligatori Dominic “Problema” Breazeale went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Maig 18 en viu per SHOWTIME a Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™ i presentat per Premier campions de boxa.
Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Març 22 a 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased atticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, o trucant al 800-745-3000. A partir de dissabte, Març 23 a 12 p.m. I, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Descomptes per a grups estan disponibles trucant al 844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:
Deontay WILDER
“It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is very close to my heart. I’ve been here so many times and I have a real connection to this arena. I’ve had some of my most memorable moments in the ring here.
“It’s always great to get a mandatory out of the way. They’re like flies buzzing in my ear. I just want to get them out of the way so I can do great things for the heavyweight division. Vull un campió, una cara, one name, but you need a lot of cooperation to make that happen.
“I want to prove to the world that I’m the best. That’s what I believe in my heart. Until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. Breazeale is the next man in line. I can’t wait for this one.
“I’m just going to show everyone on May 18. The way I feel right now, the fight could be this week. The champion must always be ready for whatever a challenger can bring.
“I hope he’s training his hardest. I’m glad he has Virgil Hunter on his side to show him something new. Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18.
“No man who gets in the ring will be able to defeat Deontay Wilder. I hold the keys to the heavyweight division. No fighter is doing what I’m doing. I’m trying to give the fans something they’ve never seen before.
“Enjoy this one, because it’s going to be a massacre. Maig 18 will be a beautiful day for me and a beautiful day to see what I’m planning to do for the sport of boxing.”
DOMINIC Breazeale
“I’m super excited for this. I’ve been waiting over a year and a half for a shot at this title. I’ve got three knockouts here at Barclays Center and I can’t wait for another.
“I’m a great fighter but there are always things to be learned. I’ve learned a lot already with Virgil Hunter. I bring something that everyone wants to see from heavyweights, and that’s trouble. I’m going to bring pressure and action.
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down. People are going to be rising to their feet when I knock him down.
“I’m so excited to get this fight. I’ve been on Deontay’s undercards and I steal the show every time. Deontay does nothing right in the ring. He looks like a circus-act. All he does is talk. But there’s nothing he can say on May 18.
“Deontay loves to hear his own voice. All he does is talk and talk. It’s time to get in the ring. Nobody can get in there and save him. It’s just me and him. Leather on leather. We’ll see who lands first. Hopefully he gets off the canvas.”
VIRGILIO HUNTER, Entrenador de Breazeale
“It’s a pleasure to be here at Barclays Center for a heavyweight championship fight. We have a monumental task to try to overcome. Dominic and I connected last month and after a few workouts, we saw we had a good fit and an understanding of what needs to be done.
“Dominic works hard, he’s very determined and he knows that this is his opportunity and he can’t let it slip away from him. He also knows the risk at hand. We’re looking forward to May 18.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Esports & Programació d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc.
“We are thrilled to be bringing you Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale on SHOWTIME. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a lot of speculation regarding Deontay’s future. We’re proud to have him on SHOWTIME. It was critical for Deontay, for the sport and his fans, that this fight be available not on pay-per-view, but on SHOWTIME. Because of his insistence, that’s the primary reason we’re standing here today.
“SHOWTIME is where this fight belongs. We’re the home of the biggest fights and best talents, month in and month out. This is where a heavyweight title fight belongs. This will be Deontay’s 12ºappearance on SHOWTIME and or SHOWTIME PPV and we’ve built something special.
“Recently ESPN named its World Fame 100, which lists the most talked about athletes in the world. Deontay is ranked 34, two slots behind Tom Brady and higher than any other active boxer in the sport. He’s a bonafide superstar, there is no question.
“Dominic Breazeale is big, fort, experienced and powerful. Above all, he’s motivated. It’s no secret that there is a personal rivalry between these two fighters. This will not be a friendly promotion. There is genuine animosity. This is a premium fight and this is the heavyweight championship on May 18 en directe a SHOWTIME.”
L'excampió invicte David Benavidez anota un TKO a la segona ronda de J'Leon Love, L'excampió invicte Luis Nery aconsegueix un nocaut nocable dominant de la cinquena ronda de McJoe Arroyo & Chris Arreola, el favorit dels fanàtics de pes pesat, atura Jean Pierre Augustin a la tercera ronda
L'excampió de pes pesat Charles Martin guanya per desqualificació a PBC Prelims a FS1
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ARLINGTON, TX. (Març 17, 2019) – Errol Spence Jr. va conservar el seu Campionat del Món de pes welter de la FIB a la seva ciutat natal davant 47,525 aficionats amb una decisió unànime sobre el campió del món de quatre divisions Mikey García a l'esdeveniment principal de la primera Premier Boxing Champions a FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event dissabte a la nit des d'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas.
“La motivació lluitant davant la gent de la meva ciutat natal em va fer sentir molt bé,” va dir Spence. “Aquesta gent m'ha donat suport des del primer dia i volia fer una bona actuació per a tots ells.”
“Realment agraeixo l'amor i el suport dels fans d'aquesta nit,” va dir García. “És una gran nit i tot el mèrit a Errol, és un gran campió. Ell és la veritat. Va executar molt bé el seu pla de joc.”
El combat va començar tècnicament, amb Spence fent un cop constant i intentant tallar l'anell mentre Garcia buscava pacientment una oportunitat per contrarestar-se.. Garcia va tenir un cert èxit primerenc llançant ganxos esquerres del contra sobre el jab de Spence, però mai va poder posar-se en ritme contra el campió més ocupat.
“Va sortir aquí amb un bon pla de joc i va mantenir la distància al seu favor,” va dir García. “No vaig poder posar en marxa el meu ritme i va fer el que havia de fer. Vaig intentar fer ajustos i ell va continuar executant.”
En la quarta ronda, Spence va dominar la major part de l'acció abans que Garcia fes un augment tardà i obligués Spence a ajupir-se defensivament durant els últims moments de la ronda.. Garcia va mantenir aquesta energia al principi de la cinquena ronda, posant a Spence a la defensiva temporalment abans de recuperar el seu impuls i tornar a connectar amb potents esquerres rectes..
Spence va augmentar els cops de puny corporal a mesura que avançava la lluita i va mirar per desgastar el lluitador que augmentava de pes.. Garcia va començar a sagnar pel nas a la vuitena ronda, moment en què Spence va augmentar la seva producció i va aterrar 35, 29, 34 i 25 cops de puny a les rondes de nou 12 respectivament, segons CompuBox.
“Durant tot el camp d'entrenament, molts comentaristes van pensar que era massa intel·ligent i jo no podia boxejar tan bé com ell,” va dir Spence. “Vaig demostrar que puc boxejar i que puc moure el cap si vull. El joc és ser intel·ligent, és la ciència dolça. Tenia l'avantatge de la mida i l'abast, així que per què no utilitzar-lo per treure el jab? És una arma per a mi i li treu una de les armes.”
“Vaig poder aguantar el meu,” va dir García. “Em vaig sentir bé i em vaig sentir fort. Crec que va sentir el meu poder, però definitivament també té poder.”
Mentre Garcia va mostrar el seu coratge per fer la distància, Spence era simplement massa eficaç, amb un jutge fins i tot anotant ronda 11 10-8 per a Spence. Spence va llançar un màxim de carrera 1082 cops de puny i fora va aterrar Garcia per un esglaonament 345 a 75 marge.
Després de 12 rondes d'acció, els tres jutges van veure la lluita per Spence, pels comptes de 120-108 dues vegades i 120-107.
“Li dono a Mikey Garcia tot el crèdit per haver pres aquesta lluita,” va dir Spence. “En Mikey i jo vam fer un gran espectacle davant de tots aquests adorables fans. El respecte molt i li agraeixo que hagi fet un pas endavant.”
“Acabem de fer 12 rondes amb un gran campió de pes welter,” va dir García. “És una gesta que ningú ha fet recentment. Estic orgullós del que he pogut fer. He de tornar enrere i pensar-hi. Probablement tornaré a divisions més lleugeres però haurem de pensar-hi.”
Després de la baralla, Spence va declarar que volia lluitar contra la llegenda de la boxa i el titular del pes welter Manny Pacquiao següent, que va entrar al ring després de la baralla.
“Ha batut rècords aquí abans, és una llegenda de l'esport i seria un honor lluitar amb ell a continuació,” va dir Spence.
“Sí, per què no?” va dir Pacquiao, quan se li va preguntar per enfrontar-se a Spence a continuació. “Donarem una bona lluita als aficionats. Estic molt content d'estar aquí a AT&T Stadium i espero tornar-hi aviat.”
En l'esdeveniment co-principal, excampió del món invicte de 168 lliures David Benavidez(21-0, 18 KOs) dominat J'Leon Amor (24-3-1, 13 KOs) per aconseguir una parada de segona ronda en el seu enfrontament de pes súper mitjà.
“És un somni fet realitat lluitar en aquest escenari davant d'aquests aficionats,” va dir Benavidez. “Aquests aficionats em donen la motivació per aixecar-me cada dia i fer un esforç addicional.”
Des de la campana d'obertura, Love va intentar amuntegar el Benavidez més alt, però Benavidez, de 22 anys, el va fer pagar ràpidament, aterrant un potent ganxo esquerre que va sorprendre Love. L'amor va poder durar tota la ronda, però va agafar ganxos més potents de Benavidez abans de la campana.
“Esperava noquejar-lo, però quan el vaig colpejar amb el primer tir de Déu, Sabia que no duraria,” va dir Benavidez. “Vaig intentar avançar-me, però aquesta nit no era necessari.”
Benavidez va perdre poc temps a la segona volta, oferint cops de poder que van posar Love en la carrera. Benavidez va atrapar Love amb una combinació neta a les cordes que va sorprendre Love i va obligar l'àrbitre Laurence Cole a saltar i aturar el combat. 1:14 en la segona ronda, mentre Benavidez va començar a llançar combos furiosos.
“Estava fent els seus trets, però no crec que estigués agafant massa càstig,” va dir Amor. “No estava completament fora del joc, però em va atrapar amb un parell de bons tirs.”
Després de la baralla, Benavidez va posar els seus ulls en el campió de pes súper mitjà del CMB Anthony Dirrell, que va assistir a la baralla.
“Vaig veure Anthony Dirrell amb el cinturó del CMB. No es pot dir campió fins que no lluiti amb mi. Aquest és el meu cinturó. Vaig a buscar-ho. És meu.”
L'acció addicional va comptar amb l'antic campió de pes gallo Luis Nery (29-0, 23 KOs) derrocar l'antic campió McJoe Arroyo (18-3, 8 KOs) quatre vegades en el seu camí cap a una victòria a la cinquena ronda per parada als seus Estats Units. debut.
“Som dos grans lluitadors que vam estar aquí per fer un espectacle,” va dir en Nery. “Això és el que heu d'esperar dels lluitadors del nostre calibre. Estic content de començar amb el peu correcte aquí als meus Estats Units. debutar i demostrar a tothom que encara sóc el millor en pes gallo.”
Nery va perseguir Arroyo des de la campana inicial, llançant grans cops de potència que obligaven al seu oponent a lluitar contra el seu peu posterior. Amb 45 queden segons a la segona ronda, Nery va anotar la seva primera derrota amb una esquerra que el va sorprendre i una combinació de seguiment que va posar Arroyo a la lona.
Arroyo no va poder evitar que Nery s'apropés i va tornar a colpejar la catifa al final de la tercera ronda., ja que un ample ganxo d'esquerra va fer mal a Arroyo abans de ser abatut per una ràfega que va seguir. Els problemes van continuar per a Arroyo a la quarta ronda, ja que va ser tombat dues vegades més en el minut final de la ronda.
“Mai em vaig sentir com si estigués atordit ni res, només eren cops durs,” va dir Arroyo. “Vaig baixar però vaig tornar a pujar. Si fos per mi, hauria continuat. He de respectar el meu rival pel seu rendiment. Aquest no és el final de la meva carrera. L'he vist lluitar abans, però em va sorprendre el seu poder. Era la seva nit aquesta nit.”
Després de la quarta ronda, El córner d'Arroyo va aturar el combat, fent l'aturada oficial 10 segons a la cinquena ronda. Nery va dominar el combat, fora aterrant Arroyo 87 a 36, mentre que l'aterratge 44 per cent dels seus cops de poder.
“Entrenarem dur i esperem que al juny, tornarem a tenir el cinturó,” va dir en Nery. “Vull recuperar el meu cinturó, després unificar la divisió.”
El combat d'obertura de pagament per visió va veure com el favorit dels fans de pes pesat Chris Arreola (38-5-1, 33 KOs) anotar una aturada de la tercera ronda sobre un invicte anteriorment Jean Pierre Augustin (17-1-1, 12 KOs).
“L'Augustin és un nen famolenc que va intentar fer-me un nom,” , Va dir Arreola. “Perdo i estic fora, però no surto. El vaig tocar un parell de vegades i vaig veure que estava ferit. Em vaig quedar tranquil i va arribar l'aturada.”
Després de començar a vessar sang del nas d'Arreola cap al final de la segona ronda, la Ribera, El nadiu de Califòrnia va començar ràpidament a la tercera ronda, connectant amb una recta a l'esquerra que va sorprendre Augustin i gairebé el va enviar a la lona en els primers segons.
A mesura que avançava la ronda, Augustin va intentar aguantar i moure's per recuperar la compostura, però finalment va ser atrapat amb una ràfega a la cantonada neutra que el va posar a la lona. Mentre es va aixecar i va poder continuar, una altra ràfega al racó d'Agustí, inclosa una gran esquerra, finalment va obligar l'àrbitre Neal Young a aturar la baralla 2:03 a la tercera ronda.
“Cada lluitador sent que pot continuar, però és el que és, està fora del meu control,” va dir l'Agustí. “Vaig quedar més sorprès que ferit, però em va saltar damunt i va acabar.”
A la ronda final dominant va aterrar Arreola 18 de 30 cops de poder, en comparació amb només tres cops de puny aterrats a la ronda per Augustin.
“M'encanta la lluita contra,” , Va dir Arreola. “Tots dos estàvem intentant colpejar-nos els uns als altres i m'encanta. Tinc la sort de ser un lluitador.”
Precedint el pagament per visualització, PBC Prelims a FS1 va comptar amb l'antic campió de pes pesat Charles Martin (26-2-1. 23 KOs) guanyar per desqualificació contra invictes anteriorment Gregory Corbin (15-1, 9 KOs) a la vuitena ronda del seu enfrontament. Després de restar un punt a Corbin a la quarta ronda, cinc i sis per cops baixos, L'àrbitre Mark Calo-oy va aturar el combat a la vuitena ronda després d'un altre cop baix. Va arribar l'hora oficial de la desqualificació 53 segons a la vuitena ronda.
“No crec que realment volia lluitar, volia colpejar-me baix i veure quant se'n podia sortir,” va dir Martin. “Vaig sentir que ja no volia participar més.”
“És el que és, Vaig pensar que l'estava colpejant al cinturó,” va dir en Corbin. “Volíem anar al cos, Vaig pensar que estava cansat. El vaig fer mal una vegada, però els cops baixos ho van fer per mi.”
“Tornem al campament, prendre uns dies de descans i després tornar a la feina,” va dir Martin. “Estem ocupats el 2019.”
L'esdeveniment va ser promogut per Man Down Promotions i Garcia Promotions, en associació amb TGB Promotions i Ringstar Sports
El campió de pes welter Spence Jr. & El campió del món de quatre divisions Garcia encapçala PBC a l'esdeveniment de pagament per visualització de FOX Sports aquest dissabte des d'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas
“El castigaré i li faré desitjar que hagi seguit el consell del seu germà per no prendre aquesta lluita,” – Spence
“Aconseguir aquesta victòria deixarà per sempre el meu nom als llibres d'història. Cap altre lluitador s'atreveix a fer el que estic fent,” – García
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ARLINGTON, TX. (Març 13, 2019) – Campió del món invicte de pes welter de la FIBErrol Spence Jr. i campió invicte de quatre divisions Mikey García va anar cara a cara a AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas dimecres a la conferència de premsa final abans d'anar cara a cara al mateix lloc aquest dissabte en un esdeveniment de pagament per visualització de Premier Boxing Champions a FOX Sports.
Spence i Garcia van compartir els seus pensaments sobre l'esdeveniment tan esperat de dissabte i van fer fotos per als mitjans assistents abans d'aquest esdeveniment històric..
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Això és el que els participants en la conferència de premsa havien de dir dimecres:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Aquest és un somni fet realitat lluitar a la meva ciutat natal a AT&Estadi T. No puc esperar per fer una gran actuació. Veient la cara d'en Mikey avui aquí, m'ha donat més gana que mai de fer una gran actuació
“La diferència de mida no importarà. Habilitat per habilitat i talent per talent, Sóc més dominant que ell en tots els aspectes. El guanyaré en qualsevol cosa que vulgui fer. Sobre el paper és l'oponent més dur fins ara, però un cop pugem al ring ho descobrirem.
“No crec que ningú tingui el poder de noquejar-me. No permetem aquest tipus de mentalitat al camp d'entrenament. Espero que ho intenti.
“Se suposa que Mikey pensa que guanyarà aquesta lluita. Em va cridar, així que òbviament pensen que veuen alguna cosa. M'alegro que tingui tanta confiança com jo. Espero que mantingui la mateixa energia dins del ring.
“El nostre camp d'entrenament, entrenem per a un dur 12 lluita rodona. Ens preparem per a una baralla contundent. Si el noqueo abans d'hora, llavors això és un avantatge. Hem entrenat per a la distància perquè sabem que pot passar qualsevol cosa en una baralla.
“Sempre estic tranquil, això només és el meu comportament. Podria parlar amb Mikey Garcia al vestidor abans de la baralla i després sortir i treure-li el cap. Sempre estic en marxa. Naturalment sóc així. Fa vuit setmanes que estic preparat per anar-hi. Estic cansat de veure'l i estic preparat per a la nit de lluita.
“No em puc preocupar pel que Mikey veu en mi. Vaig deixar que el meu entrenador es preocupés per això. Tothom creu que veu alguna cosa a l'exterior, però és molt més difícil un cop estàs al ring.
“Aquesta victòria em fa ser el número u de lliura per lliura. Mikey té un gran registre i una gran base de fans i tinc ganes de guanyar aquesta lluita em converteix en una estrella. Tothom vol ocupar el lloc de Floyd Mayweather com a cara de la boxa, i això em posa en el bon camí per convertir-me en la cara de la boxa i el millor lluitador del món.
“Aquesta és una lluita llegendària. Aquí és on veiem de què estan fets els lluitadors. Hi ha hagut moltes baralles fantàstiques quan els nois petits van arribar i van vèncer a un lluitador més gran. Mai no pots cancel·lar el petit. Aquesta serà una lluita dura.
“Sé que sóc el millor lluitador del món i ho mostraré dissabte a la nit. El castigaré i li faré desitjar que hagi seguit el consell del seu germà de no acceptar aquesta baralla.”
MIKEY GARCIA
“Tinc totes les eines i totes les habilitats necessàries per vèncer a Errol Spence Jr. Quan es tracta de temps, velocitat, reflexos i defensa, ho dius, estic millor.
“Aquí a Texas, és com una segona casa. He guanyat dos títols mundials aquí. Tenir un gran suport dels fans a la gran arribada va ser un moment especial per a mi.
“He d'anar-hi dissabte a la nit i mostrar per què vaig triar aquesta lluita. Vull fer història i aquesta és la que m'hi portarà.
“Estic preparat per fer el que sigui necessari per guanyar aquesta lluita. Hem entrenat molt dur. Podem anar 12 rondes segur. Però, si tinc l'oportunitat de fer mal al meu oponent, Definitivament vaig a saltar sobre ell i aconseguir el nocaut.
“Dissabte nit, L'Errol esbrinarà per què vaig triar aquesta baralla. Tots els meus oponents diuen que no veuen res especial quan em miren, fins que entren al ring.
“Sé el que he de fer la nit de lluita. Conec tota la feina que he fet. No vaig posar tot aquest esforç en res. Dissabte nit, He d'executar. Un cop entro al ring, aquest interruptor s'encendrà.
“He de lluitar contra la millor lluita de la meva vida. Si no ho faig, aleshores no puc superar el repte. No guanyes una baralla amb la mida i el pes. Lluitem intel·ligents, lluitem intel·ligentment i triem els nostres trets. Hi ha molts factors. Així és com guanyo aquesta lluita.
“Aconseguir aquesta victòria deixarà per sempre el meu nom als llibres d'història. Cap altre lluitador s'atreveix a fer el que estic fent. Estic aquí per fer història i aquesta lluita ho fa. Aquesta lluita tracta de grans reptes i obstacles.
“Tota l'atenció i el brunzit d'aquesta lluita és real. No sol tenir una baralla com aquesta. Campions invictes en el seu millor moment enfrontats. Si vols ser testimoni de la història, millor comprar una entrada o el pay-per-view.”
Derrick James, Entrenador de Spence
“Pujar a l'escenari avui, va ser com una nit de baralla. Sento el que senten Errol i Mikey. És l'hora d'anar per aquests dos nois.
“Mikey Garcia és un gran oponent, però no deixa de ser un rival més. Anem a entrar allà i mostrar-li per què estem millors. Errol se sent molt bé, així que jo també ho sóc.
“La intel·ligència de l'anell és sens dubte un dels millors atributs de Mikey. Però mai ha estat al ring amb Errol. Errol ha estat al ring lluitant amb Floyd Mayweather abans i no crec que Mikey tingui la mateixa intel·ligència del ring que ell.
“Errol sap què hauria de fer i què no hauria de fer durant la setmana de lluita. El dissabte a la nit estarà preparat.”
ROBERT GARCIA, El germà de Garcia & Entrenador
“Això no només ens ho han dit tots els nostres socis de sparring, però els seus oponents sempre diuen el mateix. Un cop estiguin al ring, s'adonen del fort que colpeja Mikey i del fort que és. Spence no ho sap, però dissabte ho sabrà.
“Molts lluitadors tenen problemes amb zurts com Spence, però Mikey té molta experiència enfrontant-se a esquerrans i estic segur que això no serà un factor.
“L'estil de Spence és bastant bàsic, així que no és massa difícil trobar socis d'esparc per emular-lo. Spence ho fa tot bé, igual que Mikey. Des del punt de vista de la preparació, el seu estil no és un gran repte.
“No només ens hem enfrontat a socis de sparring habituals. Tenen experiència, lluitadors talentosos i invictes. S'enfronta a pesos mitjans per preparar-se per a aquest i sé que ho serà.”
Spence vs. Garcia és un campió de boxa Premier a l'esdeveniment Pay-Per-View de FOX Sports que està encapçalat pel campió del món invicte de pes welter de la FIB Errol Spence Jr.. defensant el seu títol contra el campió mundial de quatre divisions Mikey Garcia dissabte, Març 16 de l'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas.
El PBC de la targeta de pagament per visualització de FOX Sports comença a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT i comptarà amb l'excampió de pes súper mitjà invicte David Benavidez lluitant contra el veterà contendent J'Leon Love, L'excampió invicte de pes gallo Luis Nery enfrontant-se a l'excampió McJoe Arroyo i el favorit dels fans Chris Arreola davant l'imvicte Jean Pierre Augustin.
Les preliminars de FS1 i FOX Deportes comencen a les 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT amb l'antic campió del món de pes pesat Charles Martin enfrontant-se a l'imvicte nadiu de Dallas Gregory Corbin.
Spence vs. Garcia es mostrarà a les pantalles grans de tot el país a través de FathomEvents. Les entrades es poden comprar en línia a www.FathomEvents.com oa les taquilles del teatre participants.
Sobre AT&Estadi T: AT&T Stadium és un dels més grans, llocs d'entreteniment més avançats tecnològicament del món. Dissenyat per HKS i construït per Manhattan Construction, la $1.2 L'estadi mil milions compta amb dos arcs monumentals, el clúster de plaques de vídeo HDTV més gran del món, un sostre retràctil expansiu i les portes de zones finals retràctils més grans del món. Les característiques de l'estadi inclouen seients 80,000 i ampliabilitat fins a 100,000, sobre 300 suites de luxe, seients del club a diversos nivells i la botiga professional dels Dallas Cowboys, obert al públic tot l'any. L'estadi també acull una col·lecció d'art contemporani de primer nivell, compost per més 50 peces d'una sèrie internacional d'artistes comissariats exposades a les parets i als grans espais públics del recinte. A més de ser la llar dels Dallas Cowboys des de la seva obertura 2009, l'estadi ha acollit el Super Bowl XLV, la 2010 NBA All Star Game, la 2014 Final Four de bàsquet masculí de la NCAA, la 2015 Joc de campionat nacional de playoffs de futbol universitari i el clàssic anual de Goodyear Cotton Bowl. El recinte també ha acollit futbol de secundària i universitat, concerts, lluites del campionat, partits internacionals de futbol, i altres esdeveniments especials. Per obtenir més informació, anar a www.attstadium.com.
Superlleuger Jose Miguel Borrego, El prospecte de pes mitjà Lorenzo Simpson & El pes súper welter Brandon Quarles entra per a combats separats a les preliminars de PBC a FS1 a partir de les 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
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Port Nacional (Març 11, 2019) – Emocionant competidor de pes superwelter Jamontay Clark s'uneix als germans Peterson en un programa de Premier Boxing Champions a FS1 i FOX Deportes el diumenge, Març 24 de MGM National Harbour a Maryland.
Clark assumirà Vernon Brown de Chicago en un partit de pes súper welter de 10 rondes que obrirà l'emissió a 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. I. campió mundial de dues divisions Lamont Peterson s'enfronta a l'antic campió mundial júnior de pes welter Sergey Lipinets en un partit de pes welter de 12 rondes que encapçalarà l'espectacle. Anthony Peterson, germà de Lamont, lluita contra l'antic campió del món de pes lleuger júnior Argenis Mendez en un combat de pes welter júnior de 10 rondes que serveix com a esdeveniment co-principal.
Els germans Peterson són un duet inspirador que va sorgir de la pobresa i el sensellarisme a Washington D.C. de nens per convertir-se en boxejadors professionals i assolir un nivell d'elit en l'esport. Lluitaran com a esdeveniment principal i co-principal en aquests combats televisats a nivell nacional per primera vegada des de llavors 2006 i buscarà muntar un espectacle per als fans als afores de la seva ciutat natal.
El Clark, de 24 anys (13-1, 7 KOs) estava en un ritme impressionant, havent derrotat a Domonique Dolton i l'anteriorment invicte Ivan Golub, abans del seu partit contra Jeison Rosario l'agost passat. Lluitant fora de Cincinnati, va deixar caure una dura decisió unànime davant Rosario en la primera derrota de la seva carrera. Ell buscarà recuperar-se contra el Brown, de 29 anys (10-0-1, 7 KOs), que tenia una feina ocupada 2018 amb tres victòries – dos per nocaut.
L'emissió preliminar de FS1 començarà a les 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT i compten amb el slugger mexicà JoseMiguel Borrego (14-2, 13 KOs) xoc amb els de Califòrnia Jerry Thomas (14-1-1, 8 KOs) en un vuit assalts partit súper lleuger. També es veuràBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KOs) lluitant amb els nadius de Kansas Aaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KOs) en un combat de vuit rondes de pes mitjà, més el de Baltimore Lorenzo Simpson (2-0, 2 KOs) tenint en Comte Henry (0-1-1) en una atracció de quatre rondes de pes superwelter.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment, que està promogut per TGB Promotions i HeadBangers Promotions, ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar visitantwww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.
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