Super Welterweight Contender Gausha Faces Unbeaten Rising Star Tim Tszyu in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
Main Event Saturday, Març 26 de The Armory a Minneapolis
LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2022 - U.S. Olímpic i aspirant al pes superwelterTerrell Gaushais confident that he’ll be spoiling the stateside debut of unbeaten rising starTim Tszyuwhen they square off on Saturday, Març 26 en viu per SHOWTIME®headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Armory in Minneapolis.
“We’ve been working on some different things for this fight,", va dir Gausha.. “We’re going to give Tim Tszyu a different look than he’s seen before. Compared to most of the fights that everyone has seen, they’re going to see something new from me on March 26.”
Tszyu, the son of Hall of Fame fighter Kostya Tszyu, will be making his much-anticipated debut in the U.S. against Gausha, after dominating his first 20 fights in his native Australia. For the Cleveland native Gausha, his motivation comes from within and not from the hype surrounding Tszyu entering this matchup.
“I’m just motivated period,", va dir Gausha.. “It’s got nothing to do with any hype around Tszyu. It has everything to do with where I’m at in my life and my career. Things are happening at the right time for me. I’m in a good place. This is the perfect fight for me at this point in my career.
“I appreciate him for taking this challenge. Most other fighters would try to protect their record. This shows that he believes in himself. He wants the tough fights. Havent dit això, I think he took the wrong fight.”
Gausha scored an impressive knockout over young contender Jamontay Clark in his last fight, stopping his opponent in round two in March 2021, and will look to build on that triumph against a bigger name in Tszyu.
“That was a good fight for me against Clark,", va dir Gausha.. “I wanted to get right back in the ring, but sometimes it’s hard to make fights with certain guys. I have a great opportunity against Tszyu and I’m looking to capitalize and build off of my last performance. I’m going to make an even bigger splash in this fight.”
Training in Los Angeles with Manny Robles and Prenice Brewer, Gausha has received excellent sparring leading up to fight night, having shared the ring with 154-pound champion Brian Castaño, welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz and 2020 U.S. Olympian Delante Johnson. While Gausha expects Tszyu to display his typical come forward style, he plans to be ready for anything that his opponent presents.
“I expect Tim to try to bring pressure and come forward,", va dir Gausha.. “He’s a one-trick pony. What you see is what you get. He doesn’t do too many things spectacularly, but what he does do well, he does it very well, and that’s bring the pressure. We have something ready for that and we’re going to do our thing no matter what he tries to do.”
Gausha previously challenged for the 154-pound world title in losing a 2017 decision against Erislandy Lara and also owns a decision defeat to Erickson Lubin and a draw against former champion Austin Trout. Ara, Gausha will look to catapult himself right back into the title picture with a victory on March 26.
“After everyone sees this performance on March 26, they’re going to know where I fit into this division,", va dir Gausha.. “I’ve got a job to do. Ara, I’m really just starting to show people my skills and what I can do. This is going to solidify that. I’m knocking on the door of a title fight right now. A win over Tszyu would be great for my career and get me to the world titles.”
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ABOUT TSZYU VS. GAUSHA
Tszyu vs. Gausha will see top super welterweight contender and rising starTim Tszyumake his long-awaited U.S. debuta quan s'enfronta als EUA. OlímpicTerrell Gaushaen un enfrontament de 12 rondes que encapçala l'acció en directe el dissabte SHOWTIME, Març 26 de The Armory a Minneapolis en un esdeveniment de Premier Boxing Champions.
La transmissió de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comença a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT i comptarà amb un aspirant lleuger invicte en ascensMichel Riveracompany de duel invicteJosep "Mans Beneïdes" Adornoa l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes, a més d'un competidor súper lleuger i contundentElvis Rodríguez enfront deJuan José Velascoen l'obertura de 10 rondes de televisió.
Lightweight Contender Isaac Cruz Battles Former World Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in Premier Boxing Champions Co-Main Event From AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas Rising Unbeaten Jose Valenzuela Takes On Former World Champion Francisco Vargas in Lightweight Duel Unbeaten Cody Crowley Faces Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez in Battle of All-Action Welterweights Kicking Off Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT Entrades a la venda ara! ARLINGTON, T.X. – Març 17, 2022 -Three sensational matchups have been added to the SHOWTIME PPV lineup headlined by WBC and IBF world championErrol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and WBA World ChampionYordenis Ugas squaring off in a welterweight title unification clash on Saturday, Abril 16 en directe des d'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and features exciting lightweight contenderIsaac "Pitbull" Cruz taking on veteran former world championYuriorkis Gamboa a l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes.
The lineup also includes unbeatenJose Valenzuelalluitant contra l'ex campió del món Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas in a 10-round lightweight fight, plus unbeatenCody Crowleyfaces veteran contenderJosesito López in a 10-round duel of all-action welterweights that kicks off the telecast.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, el proveïdor oficial de bitllets d'AT&Estadi T.
“One of the year’s biggest events will feature a deserving pay-per-view undercard lineup loaded with consequential matchups that are primed to deliver drama and action,", va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. “Isaac Cruz showed against Gervonta Davis that he is a star in the making, and he’ll be looking to display those talents once again against an accomplished opponent in Yuriorkis Gamboa. Més, another rising star in Jose Valenzuela will step up in competition against former champion Francisco Vargas, while Cody Crowley and Josesito Lopez will both bring their high-octane styles into the ring in what shapes up to be a ‘can’t-miss’ showdown to open the loaded SHOWTIME PPV.”
The 23-year-old Cruz (22-2-1, 15 KOs) will return to the ring after dropping a competitive decision against three-division champion Gervonta Davis on SHOWTIME PPV in December. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October. Cruz followed that up in 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March and by defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. After making his U.S. Debut al desembre 2019, Cruz went unbeaten in his next four bouts, appearing on SHOWTIME®three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.
“I can’t wait to be back in the ring and to fight at AT&Estadi T,"Va dir Creu. “I love the fans in Texas, they always give me tremendous support. El meu promotor, Manny Pacquiao, has fought at AT&T Stadium before and won both times. I’m excited to follow in his footsteps against a very accomplished former champion in Gamboa. I’m coming to show the fans why I’m one of the best lightweights in the world and to drive Gamboa into retirement on April 16.”
Gamboa (30-4, 18 KOs) is a former unified featherweight champion, holding the IBF and WBA 126-pound titles between 2009 i 2011. A native of Guantanamo, Cuba, he now lives and trains in Miami, Fla. He dropped a showdown against Terence Crawford in a 2014 Baralla de l'Any, before rebounding to win seven of eight fights. That run included victories over former world champions Jason Sosa and Roman Martinez, putting Gamboa back into world title contention. In his last two fights, Gamboa has dropped contests against current lightweight world champions, losing via 12º-round TKO to Gervonta Davis in 2019 and by decision against Devin Haney in November 2020.
“I always come to the ring to display my talents and April 16 no serà diferent,” said Gamboa. “It’s very motivating to be facing a young, strong opponent like Isaac Cruz. I’m going to test him and see if he can stand up to my power. I’m coming to win and make a big statement that I still have what it takes to become champion again.”
The 22-year-old Valenzuela (11-0, 7 KOs) now trains as a stablemate of unbeaten two-time world champion David Benavidez as he seeks to move from prospect to contender in 2022. Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mèxic, Valenzuela turned pro in 2018 and rode a five-bout knockout streak before earning his first 10-round decision in a victory over Deiner Berrio in September 2021. Valenzuela capped off his breakout 2021 al desembre, dominating Austin Dulay on his way to a TKO in round four.
“It’s a dream come true to be on a high-stakes, stacked card like this,” said Valenzuela. “I’ve admired and studied Spence for a long time, especially because we’re both lefties. No puc esperar per entrar al ring. I’m not overlooking or underestimating Francisco Vargas in any way. I’m expecting fireworks. You always get a big fight when two Mexican warriors go head-to-head, so I know the fans are going to be delighted with what they see on April 16.”
Lluita fora de la Ciutat de Mèxic, Vargas (27-3-2, 19 KOs) won a 130-pound title in 2015 by defeating Takashi Miura in one of the year’s best fights. The 37-year-old would go on to fight Orlando Salido to an action-packed draw before losing his title to Miguel Berchelt in another memorable affair. Vargas later defeated Stephen Smith and Rod Salka before losing in his rematch with Berchelt in 2019. Més recentment, Vargas began campaigning at lightweight, scoring back-to-back victories over Ezequiel Aviles in 2019 and Otto Gamez in 2020, prior to dropping a decision against Isaac Cruz in his last fight in June 2021.
“It is an honor to be on such a big card with so many great fighters,” said Vargas. “I’m going to come prepared for this fight and ready to leave the ring with a victory. I know Valenzuela will be trying to make a statement, but I’m coming to do the same. Com sempre, the fans can expect a tremendous fight from start to finish.”
Representing his native Ontario, Canadà, Crowley (20-0, 9 KOs) returns to the ring after a sensational SHOWTIME debut in December 2021 that saw him beat the previously unbeatenKudratillo Abdukakhorov by unanimous decision. Crowley had previously defeated Josh Torres in September 2020 following a 2019 run that saw him win a Canadian super welterweight title with a 12-round decision over Stuart McLellan in February before successfully defending that title with a dominant decision over Mian Hussain in October. The 28-year-old returned to fight in the U.S. for his last two fights after seven of his first eight pro fights took place in the U.S.
“After my win in December on SHOWTIME, I’m ready to accept the next challenge on my journey to becoming welterweight champion of the world,” said Crowley. “Josesito Lopez is always tough and he brings an exciting style to the table. Malauradament per a ell, he will discover what 20 fighters before him have learned, which is that I will not be stopped from achieving my destiny. I want to thank my team for this opportunity to display my skills, heart and relentlessness on this great card at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.”
López (38-8, 21 KOs) earned the nickname “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his go-for-broke style in the ring. He has stepped in across from some of the top boxers in the sport, including champions Canelo Alvarez, Marcos Maidana, Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz. The 37-year-old from Riverside, California is always a tough out in the ring as noted by his narrow majority decision loss to then-champion Keith Thurman in 2019. Since that loss, Lopez has put together back-to-back victories, defeating John Molina, Jr. and Francisco Santana.
“I’m eager and very motivated to step back in the ring and prove myself as one of the best fighters in the world,", Va dir López. “I expect a stiff challenge from Crowley and the fans can expect to see me at my very best. I’m in great shape and ready to put everything on the line. You will definitely want to make sure you don’t miss my fight on April 16.”
DUES UNIFICACIONS DE TÍTOL MUNDIAL, SET COMPTES DEL CAMPIONAT DEL MÓN I TRES ELIMINADORS DE TÍTOLS MUNDIALS DURANT CINQ MESOS
L'alineació estrellada està destacada per Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez i Jermall Charlo
NOVA YORK – març 15, 2022 - SHOWTIME Sports i Premier Boxing Champions han anunciat avui nou esdeveniments de boxa durant la primera meitat 2022 amb algunes de les estrelles més conegudes i dinàmiques de l'esport en enfrontaments altament competitius. L'alineació enfronta campions contra campions i millors contendents contra millors contendents per formar el calendari més fort i ambiciós de la indústria. La sòlida formació inclou:
Nou esdeveniments destacats durant cinc mesos 21 lluitadors invictes;
Dos enfrontaments d'unificació del campionat del món, un per als quatre cinturons del títol mundial i el cobejat títol de Campió Indiscutible, i un per tres cinturons de títols mundials;
Set partits de campionat del món amb almenys 13 cinturons del títol mundial en joc i tres eliminatòries del títol mundial;
Tots els sis primers pes welter classificats lluiten en un període de set setmanes;
Diverses lluites de cruïlla fonamentals des del pes súper gallo fins al pes súper mitjà amb una mitjana de dos esdeveniments al mes fins al juliol.
L'ampli programa inclou les estrelles més grans de l'esport: Errol Spence, Jr., Gervonta "Tank" Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidezi Jermall Charlo. També n'hi ha 18 lluitadors envellits 27 anys i menys, inclòs el campió del món unificatStephen Fulton, Jr., i molt apreciat, aspirant invicte al pes welterJaron "Botes" Ennis. Amb aquest èmfasi en la joventut i la creació de reis, SHOWTIME Sports i Premier Boxing Champions estan ben posicionats per portar l'esport al futur. Dirigit perStephen Espinoza, President, Esports & Programació d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc, i quatre vegades Emmy® Productor executiu premiatDavid Dinkins, Jr., que guia un repartiment d'estrelles de comentaristes i ass de producció, TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ® segueix sent la plataforma més titular i de confiança de la boxa. Sens dubte, el millor pes welter actiu d'aquesta època, l'invicte Spence, ja un campió unificat, buscarà recollir un tercer títol mundial quan posi les seves corretges del CMB i de la FIB contra el Campió del Món de l'AMBYordenis Ugas aDissabte,Abril 16 a l'acte principal a SHOWTIME PPV® a AT&Estadi T, casa dels Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas és només el 12º partit d'unificació en la història de la divisió de pes welter, unir-se a enfrontaments clàssics com ara"Sucre" Ray Leonard vs.Thomas HearnsJo iFloyd Mayweather vs.Manny Pacquiao. El partit és ric d'intriga mentre Spence intenta reivindicar la supremacia en una de les divisions més profundes de la boxa., mentre que Ugas, que gairebé va deixar l'esport, pretén completar un gir impressionant després de vèncer el campió del món de vuit divisions Pacquiao a l'agost. Superestrella de boxa i cinc vegades, en tres divisions campió del mónTancDavis encapçalarà el seu quart esdeveniment PPV de SHOWTIME consecutiu contra NemesisRolando Romero aDissabte, Maig 28, Barclays Center a Brooklyn, Nova York, pel títol mundial de pes lleuger WBA de Davis. El combat arriba després de la lluitada victòria per decisió unànime de 12 rondes de DavisIsaac "Pitbull" Cruz en la qual Davis va superar una lesió davant d'una estrella estelada, multitud esgotada a Los Angeles el desembre passat. WBO 154 lliures núm. 1-classificat contendentTim Tszyu, el fill de Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, que va lluitar en molts dels seus combats més memorables a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, farà la seva U.S. debutDissabte, 26 de marçcontra 2012 U.S. Olímpic i màxim rivalTerrell Gaushaa The Armory de Minneapolis. Els zurders ratllatsErickson Lubin iSebastià Fundora participarà en un eliminador de títols súper welter, pel títol interí WBC, en el segon d'esquena, intrigants enfrontaments encreuats a la divisióDissabte, Abril 9 de Virgin Hotels a Las Vegas.Jermell Charlo i Brian Castano una vegada més buscarà convertir-se en el primer campió indiscutible de 154 lliures a l'era dels quatre cinturons i només el tercer campió indiscutible de la general avui quan es trobin en una represa dels seus 2021 clàssic activatDissabte, Maig 14 in Los Angeles. Més, estrella de pes welter en ascensEnnis, possiblementel boxejador amb més talent que encara ha guanyat un títol mundial, torna com a funció conjunta en contraCustio Claytonen una eliminatòria del títol welter de la FIB. Excampió del món dues vegadesBenavidez torna a l'acció enDissabte,21 de maigcontra l'artista nocautDavid Lemieux a 168 lliures a Phoenix, Ariz., en un combat entre dos dels punxadors més grans de l'esport.Fulton, en el seu primer combat des de la seva victòria per unificació del títol a la divisió de 122 lliures contraBrandon Figueroa, defensarà els seus títolsDissabte, Juny 4 a Minneapolis, contra l'antic campió del món unificatDanny Roman en un altre no es pot perdre l'enfrontament.Jermall Charlo defensarà el seu campionat mundial de pes mitjà del CMB per cinquena vegadaDissabte, Juny 18, quan s'enfronta a l'antic desafiador del títol mundial, WBC núm. 6-classificatMaciej Sulecki el cap de setmana de vacances de Juneteenth a Houston. EncèsDissabte, Juliol 9, a Sant Antoni, Texas, campió del món de pes ploma del CMB recentment encunyatMarc Magsayo farà la seva primera defensa del títol des que va ser destronatGary Russell Jr.., a SHOWTIME contra un desafiador obligatori invicte i antic titular del pes súper galloRei Vargas. S'anunciaran partits addicionals amb apostes altes a mesura que s'omplin les targetes de lluita individuals. "És un bon moment per ser fan de la boxa i espectador de SHOWTIME amb tants d'alt nivell, enfrontaments conseqüents al nostre calendari,", Va dirEspinoza, President, Esports & Programació d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc. “Continuem fent créixer l'esport a tots els nivells, de la nostra sèrie de baseSHOBOXper coronar campions unificats i indiscutibles a les divisions més profundes de la boxa. Quan tens en compte la naturalesa competitiva d'aquestes baralles, el poder estrella de lluitadors com Errol Spence, Jr., 'Tanc' Davis, David Benavidez, els germans Charlo, i la vitalitat juvenil de Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis i Brandun Lee: mai ha estat tan clar que SHOWTIME és la destinació de les baralles més convincents i ho serà durant els propers anys. Aquesta línia de boxa SHOWTIME és sens dubte la més potent de qualsevol xarxa o plataforma el 2022". La programació de boxa SHOWTIME Sports inclou set edicions de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® i dos esdeveniments significatius de SHOWTIME PPV, tot presentat per Premier Boxing Champions: ·Març 26 - Showtime Campionat BoxingL'Armeria, Minneapolis, Des. o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super welter Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Josep Adorno, Bouto lleuger Elvis Rodríguez vs. Juan José Velasco, Superlleuger (142 LBS) Combat ·Abril 9 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__El Teatre a Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastià Fundora, Títol interí super welter del CMB Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Super welter Bouto Kevin Salgado vs.. Bryant Perrella, Combat de pes súper welter ·Abril 16 – SHOWTIME PPV__AT&Estadi T, Arlington, Texas o Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas, CMB, AMB & Unificació del campionat mundial de pes welter IBF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (PPV anterior):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, Títol welter de l'AMB Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, superligero Bout·Maig 14 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Los Angeleso Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano II, IBF indiscutible, AMB, CMB & Unificació del Campionat del Món de pes súper welter de l'OMB Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, Eliminador de pes welter IBF·Maig 21 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Fènix o David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux, Pes súper mitjà Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Combat de pes súper welter ·Maig 28 – SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, Nova York Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, Campionat del món de pes lleuger de l'AMB ·Juny 4 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Minneapolis o Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danny Roman, OMB & Campionat del món de pes super gallo del CMB David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, Títol mundial de pes súper mitjà de l'AMB ·Juny 18 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Houston o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, Campionat del món de pes mitjà del CMB ·Juliol 9 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Sant Antoni o Mark Magsayo vs. Rei Vargas, WBC Featherweight World Championship\
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“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am…I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.” Unbeaten Rising Star Colbert Nears Showdown Against Undefeated Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia Headlining Live on SHOWTIME® Dissabte, Febrer 26 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Feu clic a AQUÍ Per a les fotos de Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME BROOKLYN – Febrer 18, 2022 - El invicte estrella en ascens Chris “Primetime” Colbertheld a media workout in his hometown of Brooklyn Friday, as he prepares to take on undefeated Dominican OlympianHéctor García in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, Febrer 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Colbert vs. Garcia tops a stacked SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®tripleheader beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT as the undefeated fighters match up in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per Promocions TGB, estan a la venda ara i es poden comprar a través Ticketmaster.com.
The 25-year-old Colbert held the workout at the NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Club where he began his boxing journey, from his decorated days in the amateur ranks, to his burgeoning pro career. Here is what Colbert had to say about training camp, his February 26 opponent and more:
CHRIS COLBERT
“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am. I’m not worried about anything he brings to the ring. I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.
“I don’t have to live up to the ‘Primetime’ name, that’s just me. That’s who I am. People know who I am. I just have a job to do and I’m going to do it on February 26.
“I don’t really know anything about Garcia. I know he’s got two arms and two legs, and beyond that I expect him to bring his A-game, because he has to against me. There’s no way that I’m letting him come in as a late replacement and beat me.
“I spent most of training camp with Coach Aureliano Sosa and Herman Caicedo at Caicedo Sports down in Miami, but with the change of opponent I made the decision to come back to my gym in Brooklyn because we have three lefties in the gym up here.
“The only real difference for this camp is that I have a nutritionist now, so they’ve got me on a strict diet and I’m just more focused than ever. The other thing about this camp is that I was originally supposed to fight in mid-December, but then it got pushed back to now. So we went through two camps basically. It’s been about a 14-week camp in total.
“We went down to Miami mainly because of the weather, and because of our connection with Coach Herman. I hate the cold up north. And then they’ve also got a lot of quality sparring partners for me down in Miami and they gave me some good work to get me ready for this fight.
“I’m all about making adjustments. I’ve had opponent replacements happen before, and I know this is part of the business of boxing. I just have to roll with the punches, make lemonade out of these lemons and do what I do on February 26.
“I don’t fight for the belts. I fight for the money and my legacy. I still have a job to do next Saturday. I’m still getting paid. Després de guanyar, I get to fight again soon for the belt and get paid again for that fight.”
“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous.” UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN HÉCTOR GARCÍA FACES UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE ON SHOWTIME® Dissabte, Febrer 26 IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONSEVENT FROM THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS (Febrer 17, 2022) – Undefeated Dominican OlympianHéctor Garcíawill look to put himself one step closer to his championship dreams when he faces fellow unbeatenChris “Primetime” Colbertin a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Febrer 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
García stepped in to face Colbert after WBA Super Featherweight Champion Roger Gutiérrez withdrew due to a positive COVID-19 test. Despite the sudden change, the 30-year-old is prepared for what the supremely-skilled Colbert brings to the ring.
“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous,” said García. “I’ve watched him fight before and I know that I do have to be agile, since he is very fast. I have been sparring with many training partners that have styles similar to his here in Las Vegas and that should help me adjust once we’re in the fight.”
Trained by renowned coach Ismael Salas in Las Vegas, García has sparred with champions and top contenders including Devin Haney and Rolando “Rolly” Romero. He enters this fight coming off the most impressive victory of his career, a unanimous decision triumph over Isaac Avelar in December 2021.
“I make sure I stay in shape even if I’m not training for a specific date or opponent,” said García. “I heard about this opportunity when I got back to Las Vegas from the Dominican Republic, and I just knew I had to grab the bull by the horns. I am making sure that I make the most of this by having the best possible preparation.”
The San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic product knows this is his chance to go from underdog to world championship contender, and plans to show off his versatility and power in the biggest fight of his career to date.
“People will witness my potential on February 26,” said García. “They are also going to find out that I can brawl or be tactical from any kind of distance. If I had to define myself as a boxer in one word, that would be ‘versatile’. My power is a weapon because I can hurt you with anything and everything that I throw.”
García is an avid Boston Red Sox fan who used to play baseball and dream of hitting home runs at Fenway Park while admiring Dominican baseball legends such as Pedro Martínez, David Ortíz and Manny Ramírez. His family wanted him to study, but it was his stepbrother who turned him to boxing when García was a teenager.
“Baseball was my first love, but my older stepbrother Derlin Valdez used to box and he would encourage me to do the same,” said García. “He kept telling me to go to the gym and, quan estava jo 14, I decided to heed his advice and dedicate myself to boxing. I didn’t really want to at first, but I also didn’t have the resources I needed to be a true professional baseball prospect.”
García turned pro in December of 2016 after a runner-up finish at the 2015 Pan-Am Games in Toronto and qualifying for the 2016 Jocs Olímpics de Rio de Janeiro.
“I waited for the (2016) Olympics before turning pro,” said García. “My dream was to win a medal, and I didn’t get to because of an unfair loss during the preliminary rounds.”
Sis anys després, boxing is still a family matter in the García household. That is what drives him to succeed.
“My goal is to be a world champion, and I’m dedicated to showing my family that I am indeed able to be successful as an athlete,” said García. “They wanted me to study, study, study and study some more, but I’m showing them that I achieved my goal.”
ABOUT COLBERT VS. GARCÍA Colbert vs. García will see undefeated rising starChris “Primetime” Colbertsquare off against unbeaten Dominican OlympianHector Garcíain a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Febrer 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
La boxa del campionat Showtime®telecast kicks off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT and will feature another unbeaten young phenom in the co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, 1 2016 U.S. Olímpic, s'enfronta a l'antic campió del món Viktor Postol en 10 assalts en pes superlleuger, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Championjerwin Ancajas defends his title against unbeaten ArgentineFernando Martinezin the televised opener of the loaded tripleheader.
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WBA Super Featherweight Champion Roger Gutierrez Forced To Withdraw After Positive COVID-19 Test Entrades a la venda ara! LAS VEGAS – February 14, 2022– Undefeated rising starChris “Primetime” Colbertwill now square off against unbeaten Dominican OlympianHector Luis Garciain a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Febrer 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The southpaw Garcia replaces WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionRoger Gutierrez, who was forced to withdraw after a positive COVID-19 test.
La boxa del campionat Showtime®telecast kicks off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT and will feature another unbeaten young phenom in the co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, 1 2016 U.S. Olímpic, s'enfronta a l'antic campió del món Viktor Postol en 10 assalts en pes superlleuger, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Championjerwin Ancajas defends his title against unbeaten ArgentineFernando Martinezin the televised opener of the loaded tripleheader.
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Representing his native Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) has quickly shot up the 130-pound rankings, taking on high-level competition in his first 16 baralles com a professional. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe with an 11º-round stoppage of Jaime Arboleda in December 2020 before most recently besting Tugstsogt Nyambayar in July 2021. El jugador de 25 anys d'edat, pro lliurat 2015 and defeated three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first-round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. al setembre 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezzreel Corrales in January 2020.
Tall and rangy with good power in his left hand and a dedicated body attack, the 30-year-old Garcia (14-0, 10 KOs) scored the most impressive victory of his career in his last fight, when he defeated Isaac Avelar by unanimous decision in December 2021. La 5-9 García, who sparred with Devin Haney and Rolly Romero for the Avelar win, represented his native San Juan de la Maguana, República Dominicana, al 2016 Olympics before turning pro in December that year. Garcia is trained by the highly respected Ismael Salas, who has guided a long list of standouts, including Yordenis Ugás, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Nonito Donaire, i Jorge Linares. Garcia will be fighting for just the third time in the U.S. de febrer 26, having defeated Avelar in Minneapolis. He was zeroing in on facing a top contender in 2022. Now he will get his chance.
Leo Santa Cruz Dominates Keenan Carbajal in Pay-Per-View Co-feature, Jesus Ramos Delivers KO Win, Plus Luis Nery Outpoints Carlos Castro In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action&Luke Santamaria & Omar Juarez Victoriousin PBC on FOX Action Feu clic aAQUÍ per Fotos (To be uploaded shortly) Crèdit: Ryan Hafey / Lliga de Campions de Boxa LAS VEGAS (Febrer 5, 2022) -Former unified welterweight world championKeith "One Time" Thurmanestà de tornada. Thurman proved he is still an elite welterweight, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over former super lightweight world championMario “L'Azteca” Barrisin the main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“This was a comeback fight after two and a half years away,” said Clearwater, Florida’s Thurman. “I wish I had my best performance, but I did the best I could under the circumstances. “I grade this performance a C+ or B- for myself.”
In his first fight in over 30 mesos, the 33-year-old Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) displayed the attributes that led him to the top of the 147-pound division. Thurman got off to a strong start and never relinquished control, at times punishing Barrios with hard shots.
Barris (26-2, 17 KOs) had his moments in his welterweight debut, particularly in the eighth when a left hook to the body caused Thurman to back up. The 26-year-old slugger from San Antonio, Texas also showed grit, gamely fighting back despite Thurman’s heavy artillery.
“Tonight I showed the Mexican warrior in me. I take my hat off to Keith Thurman, he’s a warrior as well. We gave the fans a great fight,” va dir Barrios.
No obstant això, it wasn’t enough to overcome what was a fine performance from the relentless Thurman. “We rocked him. We weren’t able to put him down and out, but we had a great performance and a great fight,Va dir Thurman.
“I want the belts. I want the champions. I want to be back on top, so whoever is willing to send Keith Thurman the contract, let’s go!" In the super featherweight co-main event, four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzdelivered another vintage performance, overcoming adversity to win a wide 10-round unanimous decision overKeenan “Bedo” Carbajal.
“I went good rounds. If I had gone in there and finished him fast, I wouldn’t have gotten the experience I needed,” said the 33-year-old Santa Cruz. “I felt the long layoff a little bit, but I did my best and hopefully the fans loved it and want to see me again.”
Santa Creu (38-2-1, 19 KOs) suffered a cut underneath his left eye and one along his right eyelid both from accidental headbutts.
Undaunted, “El Terremoto” dominated the action, hurting Carbajal (23-3-1, 15 KOs) several times on his way to winning every round on all three scorecards (100-90).
“We’re going to go back to the gym, get better and work on what we did wrong,"Va dir Santa Cruz. “We want to unify and defend our title. We want all the champions at 126 lliura ". Pay-per-view action also saw rising super welterweight sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos (18-0, 15 KOs) deliver a spectacular performance in the biggest fight of his career. The 20-year-old Ramos remained undefeated by knocking out dangerous veteranVladimir Hernández (13-5, 6 KOs) a 2:21 de la sisena ronda.
“I was boxing him smartly and I wasn’t really looking for the knockout,” said Ramos. “He’s a tough, noi durador. I broke him down round by round, landing a clean shot that hurt him, so I got the job done.
The end came swiftly in the sixth when a Ramos overhand left caused Hernandez to lose control of his legs. Ramos proceeded to batter him to the head and body until referee Mike Ortega mercifully stepped in.
“We want to build our resume, like Floyd Mayweather did,” said Ramos. “He had Gatti, Corrals, Castillo and all the guys. That’s something you can’t take away from him and that’s what I want to do. I want to earn my reputation. I’m not here to have Instagram followers. I’m here to make a statement in boxing.” In the pay-per-view opener, former two-division world championLuis “Pantera” Nery caigutCarlos Castroin the first round on his way to a 10-round split decision win in a tactical battle between super bantamweights.
“My experience was definitely a factor,", va dir Nery. “I have three world title fights under my belt and have faced tougher opponents than he has. It showed tonight.”
The action heated up in the first when southpaw Nery connected with a straight left that deposited Castro on the seat of his trunks. El Fènix, Arizona native managed to rise and survive the frame.
The bout turned into a chess match in the middle rounds as both Castro (27-1, 12 KOs) and Mexico’s Nery (32-1, 24 KOs) had their moments. Al final, Nery’s defense and accuracy proved to be the difference as he won 96-93 i 95-94 on two cards, while a third judge scored it for Castro, 95-94. “I wanted to show everyone that I’m not just about haymakers,", va dir Nery. “If I wanna brawl and be tactical, I can do that too.
“I knew I could knock him out, but I wanted to win proving I could box too. I would counter-punch and attack the way I wanted to.”
Precedint el pagament per visualització, the PBC on FOX main event sawLuke Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 KOs) overcome a stiff challenge fromAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 KOs) to win a 10-round unanimous decision in their welterweight encounter. Following a slow start, Santamaria found his footing, often switching from orthodox to southpaw and having success from both stances. Ramos was game throughout, but all three judges saw Santamaria winning clearly by scores of 98-92, 96-94 i 96-94. En l'esdeveniment co-principal de FOX, super lightweight contenderOmar “El Relámpago” Juárez (13-1, 5 KOs) won a hard-fought 10-round split decision overRyan “Cowboy” Karl. Juarez controlled the early action, surviving a mid-fight surge from Karl (19-4, 12 KOs) to walk away with the victory. One judge scored the action 95-94 for Karl while the other two judges had Juarez winning by scores of 96-93 i 95-94.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS Thurman vs. Barrios saw former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring against former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlined a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Febrer 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
En la baralla co-estel·lar, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz battled Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while rising unbeaten Jesus “Mono” Ramos dueled Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown. The pay-per-view telecast began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT with former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battling unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel.
Josesito Lopez Injured in Training, Forced to Withdraw AgainstAbel Ramos on PPV Undercard FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Headlined By Showdown Between Former Champions Keith Thurman & Mario Barris LAS VEGAS (Gener 31, 2022) – Rising unbeaten starJesús “Mono” Ramoswill take on super welterweight contenderVladimir Hernández in a 10-round showdown on the undercard of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Febrer 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay.
Josesito Lopez was injured in training and forced to withdraw from his bout against Abel Ramos in a pay-per-view attraction. Jesús Ramos vs. Hernandez replaces the Abel Ramos vs. Josesito Lopez bout on the pay-per-view lineup.
The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and is headlined by former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time’’ Thurmanbattling former super lightweight world championMario “L'Azteca” Barris, and also features four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz tenint en Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajalen l'esdeveniment co-estel·lar. Més, two-division championLuis Nery will battle unbeatenCarlos Castroin the 10-round pay-per-view opener.
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Ramos (17-0, 14 KOs), the nephew of welterweight contender Abel Ramos, has paved his way to stardom with highlight-reel KOs, but has shown his ability to outbox opponents in his last two fights. After winning a unanimous decision over Javier Molina in May 2021, Ramos most recently dominated Brian Mendoza en route to another unanimous decision in September on FOX. Prior to those fights, the 20-year-old southpaw had scored five-straight knockout victories.
The 32-year-old Hernandez (13-4, 6 KOs) has revitalized his career during his current three-fight winning streak, most recently earning a split-decision over former unified champion Julian Williams in an October 2021 action fight. Hernandez’s previous outing had seen him upset longtime contender Alfredo Angulo in August 2020, with a July 2020 decision over Aaron Coley kicking off the run. Originally from Durango, Mèxic, Hernandez now fights out of Stockton, California as he looks to spring another upset on February 5.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS Thurman vs. Barrios will see former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring to take on former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Febrer 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
En la baralla co-estel·lar, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz will battle Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battles unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT with rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos dueling Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown.
“He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target,” – Russell “I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world,” – Magsayo WBC Featherweight World Champion Russell To Defend Title Against Top Contender Magsayo Live On SHOWTIME® Dissabte, Gener 22 in Premier Boxing Champions Event From Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Gener 11, 2022 - WBC campió mundial de pes ploma Gary Russell Jr.. and top contender and WBC mandatory challengerMarc Magsayo previewed their world title showdown during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Gener 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.
La boxa del campionat Showtime® transmissió comença a 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will see super lightweight contendersSubriel Matías i Petros Ananyanmeet for a rematch in the 12-round co-main event, while hard-hitting featherweightTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar i Vic Pasillas square off in the 10-round telecast opener.
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Russell, who owns the longest reign of any current male champion and has held his 126-pound belt since 2015, will look to make his sixth consecutive successful title defense on January 22, when he takes on the Filipino power-puncher Magsayo, who is trained by Freddie Roach and comes in off of a Knockout of the Year contender over former champion Julio Ceja last August.
Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimarts:
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“I use everything going on with me outside of the ring as fuel. It’s been very difficult dealing with the passing of my brother and my dad’s health issues. I tell people all the time that life is like boxing. You have to keep your chin down and hands up. I’m grateful that I’m mentally strong when it comes to stuff like this. This is what champions do, we overcome adversity.
“I’ve been willing to compete against whoever, whenever and wherever. But I can’t force these guys to get in the ring and fight me. I just have to prepare to the best of my ability. I need a dance partner.
“I see him as a good even-handed puncher, maybe he leans a little more to the right hand. He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target.
“We’re grinding in training camp. No importa que, we’re not going to make any excuses or complaints.
“If I’m going to move up in weight, I want to fight the champion. I’m not planning to move up in weight just to stand in line. I’m fighting Magsayo because he moved up the rankings and earned this spot. Everyone who I’ve competed against has been the next best guy under the champion.
“I don’t have any concerns with Magsayo’s power. You very seldom see me have to come back on the scorecards. Magsayo had to come back in his last fight because he was losing on the cards. That shows some holes in his armor.
“I never overlook anybody. Of course I want the Gervonta Davis fight. But I’m focused on Magsayo. He’s the one who worked his way into this position to fight me. Davis is in no rush, so I’m going to remain focused on a true warrior who’s getting into the ring with me.
“I stay in the gym. Boxing is not just what I do, it’s a lifestyle for me. Even when I’m over and done with my career, I’m still going to be in the gym. I never really blow up and get big in weight. I love what I do and I’m very militant in my mindset.
“No one can really prepare for me. You can’t prepare like you think you can. I know Magsayo will be at his physical and mental best. Li trec el barret, because he’s willing to put it on the line to prove he’s the best. I wish other fighters would take that same risk.
“A lot of these other guys aren’t willing to step in there with me because of the skillset that I bring. Finalment, we have another fighter with some heart who’s willing to fight. I want him to bring his best, so we’ll see whose best is best.”
MARK MAGSAYO
“I’m very thankful to my whole team for making this fight happen. I’ve been training for three and a half months now, so I’m going to be well prepared for this fight.
“I don’t think Gary has faced anyone since he became champion that has the skills that I have. I’m going to go in there to show him something he’s never seen before and we’ll see how he reacts. “I learned a lot from the Ceja fight. That gave me a lesson on how to adjust in the middle of a fight. It’s going to help me against Russell.
“I respect Gary Russell Jr., és un gran campió, but I’m winning this fight on January 22. I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world.
“I’m going to show the world that I’m the best at this weight. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a long time. I’ve been waiting patiently for my chance and I’m ready to do my best.
“I’ve had great sparring partners to prepare me for Russell and give me the same looks that he’ll give me on fight night. This is my first world title fight and I’m going to give it my all.
“I’m not trying to be the next Manny Pacquiao, but I’m trying to put my own mark on the history of this sport and for all Filipinos. I’m hungry to prove it all in the ring.
“I’m going to be the stronger fighter against Russell. We trained every day with Freddie Roach and we’ve worked on a lot of different techniques we’ll use in this fight.
“I know he’s going to bring his talent into the ring, but I’m going to show everybody that I can deliver a great fight and become champion.”
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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. MAGSAYO Russell vs. Magsayo will see WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defend his world title against top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Gener 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.
La boxa del campionat Showtime®tripleheader begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and features a 12-round rematch between super lightweight contenders Subriel Matías and Petros Ananyan in the co-main event, plus hard-hitting featherweights Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Vic Pasillas squaring-off in the 10-round telecast opener.
Sebastian Fundora Outpoints Sergio Garcia in Co-Main Event; Carlos Adames Defeats Sergiy Derevyanchenko in an Exciting Fight, and Eduardo Ramirez Dominates Miguel Marriaga in SHOWTIME PPV Undercard Action Feu clic a AQUÍfor Photos from Ryan Hafey / Lliga de Campions de Boxa
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LOS ANGELES (Desembre 5, 2021) –Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentlessIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzto retain his WBA Lightweight World Title in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 at STAPLES Center live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View, en un acte presentat per Premier Boxing Champions.
Llegides targetes de puntuació 116-112 i dues puntuacions de 115-113, all for Davis.
The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others.
Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryant’s number “8” and “24” on each side. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring.
There was no feeling-out process in the first. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away.
“That’s my style. ‘Pitbull’ is always going to be on the attack,"Va dir Creu. “I think we retained rhythm from the start to the end.”
Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. A la quarta, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis’ ribs.
The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth.
“He’s a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head,"Va dir Davis. “I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. I hurt my hand in the sixth round. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. És un guerrer. Even though he didn’t win, a star was born tonight.”
“It was right around the fifth round I saw that his hand wasn’t working correctly,” Cruz observed.
Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell.
The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fight’s end.
Naturalment, Cruz believed he deserved the victory.
“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,"Ell va dir.
Following a successful title defense, Davis said he’s ready for all comers.
“L.A., we did it for Kobe,"Va dir Davis. “At the beginning of the fight, he came on strong. I felt as the fight was going, he was breaking down. But I hurt my hand, so I wasn’t able to get him out of there.
“Whatever the best opportunity is for me, I’ll do it. All of them guys are easy work. I’m the top dog.”
En l'esdeveniment co-principal, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundoramoved closer to a world title shot with a 12-round unanimous decision over the previously-unbeatenSergio Garcia en una eliminatòria del títol de pes superwelter del CMB.
Final scores read 118-110, 117-111 i 115-113.
Fundora established control quickly in the first, snapping Spain’s Garcia’s head back with a booming left. The two traded evenly through the early rounds. Garcia had his moments, including a sharp overhand right in the fifth that drew blood from Fundora’s nose.
The 23-year-old Fundora found his range in the sixth, pumping the jab and using his 6-foot-5 frame and 80-inch reach to keep Garcia at bay.
“I was using my distance a lot more. I wanted to display something different than what I’m used to,” said Fundora. “Height was definitely a difference in this fight.”
Garcia struggled to land during the second half of the bout, save for a couple moments in the 12ºwhen the two combatants stood toe-to-toe.
“Maybe things could have been different if I had been more aggressive from the beginning,", va dir Garcia. “I shouldn’t have let myself get carried away by what he was doing.”
Fundora believes he’s ready for a world title shot.
“We just beat the No. 2 en el CMB, so we have No.1, and we have the champion,” said Fundora. “Whoever they give us next, we’re ready for.”
In a thrilling back and forth, Carlos Adames (21-1, 16 KOs) overcame a stiff challenge from former world title challengerSergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 KOs) to win a 10-round majority decision in their WBC Middleweight World Title Eliminator.
Both combatants had their moments, but facing the toughest opponent of his career, the 27-year-old Adames shined. One judge scored the middleweight bout even at 95-95, while the other two scored it for Adames by scores of 96-94 i 97-93.
“This means a lot for me in my career and this is a big accomplishment winning against a fighter of his caliber,” said Adames, who was born in the Dominican Republic and fights out of Washington Heights in New York City.
“I am aggressive and speedy by nature, so I came in ready to do my thing. He started slow, wanting to see what would happen, and simply had the wrong game plan. He got a bit tired as the fight went on, took a lot of hard shots from me and it was evident that I caused him a lot of damage.”
“I expect my opponent to fight the same style. It was nothing special for me, just a quality fight,"Va dir Derevyanchenko.
“He stayed southpaw, that was the difference in the fight. I don’t know what I’ll do next. I need a little bit of rest and then I will go back to the gym because I love boxing and I love the show.”
“This gives me an opportunity to move on,” said Adames. “I dominate at both 154 i 160, so wherever they give me the opportunity to fight for a championship is where I’ll go.”
“I would like to thank the fans, SHOWTIME and the Montiel family for supporting me. Marriaga was a tough opponent, but I managed to dominate,” said Ramirez. “I had a varied fighting style and kept him on his toes the whole time.”
Ramirez dominated after scoring the knockdown, punishing Marriaga from then on with an assortment of shots to the head and body. Final punch stats had Ramirez landing 280 de 762 (36.7%) total punches to Marriaga’s 159 fora de 689 (21.3%).
“Now I’m going to relax with my family and enjoy the holidays,” said Ramirez. “Then hopefully 2022 will come with a title shot for me.”
Tonight’s blockbuster pay-per-view event will re-air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Desembre 11 a 10 p.m. ET / PT. The delayed telecast of Davis vs. Cruz will open the telecast featuring WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire as he will defend his title against undefeated top contender and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson.
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood, i el locutor de rings de renom mundial Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
