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Top-swaargewig Luis Ortiz veg Saterdag die voormalige wêreldkampioen Charles Martin, Januarie 1 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Hoofgebeurtenis van Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida

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Onder die hoof van die top-swaargewig Luis Ortiz, sukkel met die voormalige wêreldkampioen Charles Martin in IBF-swaargewig-titel-uitskakeling Saterdag, Januarie 1 van Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida

Met die opkomende ster, Frank Sanchez, tweewedstryde met die Puerto Ricaanse Olimpiant Carlos Negron in mede-hoofgeleentheid

Gestapelde vyf-geveg-reeks sluit ook in:
Jonnie Rice vs. Michael en koffie 2
Gerald Washington vs. Ali Eren Demirezen
Viktor Faust vs. Iago Kiladze

Regstreeks op FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View teen spesiale prys van $39.99
Kaartjies word Maandag te koop, November 22 by 10 voormiddag. EN

HOLLYWOOD, FL. (November 17, 2021) – Die nuwe jaar sal met ’n swaargewig-knall afskop, terwyl vyf opwindende swaargewig-wedstryde die middelpunt inneem op 'n propvol FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View op Nuwejaarsdag regstreeks vanaf Hard Rock Live by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Die hoofbyeenkoms sal topswaargewig sien Luis “King Kong” Ortiz voormalige wêreldkampioen aandurf Charles Martin in 'n 12-ronde IBF Heavyweight Titel Eliminator. In die mede-hoofren, onoorwonne opkomende swaargewigster Frank “The Cuban Flash” Sanchez sal optree teen Puerto Ricaanse Olimpiese Spele Carlos Negron in 'n 10-ronde-aantreklikheid.

Die betaal-per-kyk-uitsending begin om 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT en sal ook swaargewig-aanspraakmakers sien Jonnie Rice en Michael en koffie stryd in 'n 10-rondte herwedstryd, voormalige titeluitdager Gerald "The Black Rooster" Washington in 'n 10-ronde kragmeting teen Turkse Olimpiese Speler Ali Eren Demirezen en onoorwonne Viktor Faust die gesig staar Iago Kiladze in 'n 10-ronde-aantreklikheid om die betaal-per-kyk oop te maak.

“Swaargewigboks is altyd moet-sien, en ons sal die nuwe jaar afskop met niks anders as titaniese sluggers wat indruk wil maak in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View-ontmoetings,Sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Dit is 'n reeks gevegte wat beskikbaar is vir ondersteuners teen 'n bekostigbare prys van $39.99. Luis Ortiz en Charles Martin is albei onder die top van die swaargewig-mededingerleer en sal hul posisie vir 'n wêreldtitelskoot kan verstewig met 'n oorwinning in Januarie 1. Een van die mees aktiewe stygende swaargewigte, Frank Sanchez sal terugkeer na aksie ná 'n loopbaan-beste oorwinning in Oktober vir 'n taai tweestryd teen Carlos Negron. Met altesaam vyf gevegte, Nuwejaarsdag sal onophoudelik aksie wees met reuse tweestryde wat regstreeks by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel plaasvind & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.”

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder deur TGB Promotions, gaan Maandag te koop, November 22 by 10 voormiddag. ET en kan gekoop word by Ticketmaster.com. Voorverkoopkaartjies word hierdie Vrydag te koop aangebied, November 19 by 10 voormiddag. EN.

Met uitsonderlike krag en sublieme tegniese vaardighede, Ortiz (32-2, 27 Uitklophoue) is al jare 'n wedstryd bo-op swaargewigranglys, met sy enigste nederlae in onvergeetlike kompetisies teen die voormalige jarelange swaargewigkampioen Deontay Wilder. Gebore in Camaguey, Kuba en opgelei deur jarelange afrigter Herman Caicedo in Miami, Ortiz het drie gevegte tussen Wilder-kompetisies gewen, Travis Kauffman te verslaan, Christian Hammer en Razvan Cojanu. Voor daardie hardloop, Ortiz het oorwinnings oor mense soos Bryant Jennings behaal, Tony Thompson en Malik Scott om sy swaargewig-cv op te bou. Mees onlangs, Ortiz het Alexander Flores in die eerste ronde van hul November uitgeblaas 2020 einde.

“Ek kan nie wag om my aanhangers in Suid-Florida 'n wonderlike vertoning op Nuwejaarsdag te gee en nog 'n kans op die swaargewigtitel te verdien nie,” Said Ortiz. “Charles Martin is 'n goeie vegter, maar hy staan ​​in my pad. Die enigste ding in my gedagtes is om in die ring te kom en 'n groot stelling in hierdie stryd te maak om weer te wys hoekom ek deur die swaargewigafdeling gevrees word.”

Die 35-jarige Martin (28-2-1, 25 Uitklophoue) het in Januarie swaargewigkampioen geword 2016 toe hy met TKO gewen het teen destyds onoorwonne Vyacheslav Glazkov. Nadat hy sy titel aan Anthony Joshua verloor het, Martin het vyf van sy laaste ses gevegte gewen, met al sy oorwinnings wat binne die verte kom. Oorspronklik van St. Louis, woon nou in Las Vegas en oefen tans in Suid-Kalifornië saam met Manny Robles, Martin het teruggekeer na 'n nederlaag met 'n noue beslissing na Adam Kownacki in 2018 om drie agtereenvolgende oorwinnings te behaal, insluitend die mees onlangse uitklophou van Gerald Washington in Februarie 2020.

“Niemand wil teen my veg nie en niemand wil met Ortiz veg nie, so ons sal mekaar baklei,” sê Martin. “Ek gaan Januarie vir die wêreld wys 1 hoekom ek 'n titelskoot verdien. Ek het my ledegeld betaal en ek wil my gordel terughê. Om Ortiz te klop, gaan my 'n stap nader aan daardie doelwit bring. Om twee keer swaargewigkampioen te word, Ek moet eers verby Ortiz kom, so dit is presies wat ek gaan doen.”

'n Amateur-uitblinker uit sy geboorteland Kuba, Sánchez (19-0, 13 Uitklophoue) oefen nou in San Diego saam met die topafrigter Eddy Reynoso. Die 29-jarige het besig gebly met sy styging op die swaargewigranglys, drie oorwinnings behaal in 2020 aangesien hy 'n eenparige besluit oor Joey Dawejko verdien en Brian Howard en Julian Fernandez gestop het. Sanchez het mees onlangs 'n loopbaanbeste oorwinning in Oktober behaal, voorheen onoorwonne Efe Ajagba laat val op pad na 'n eenparige besluitoorwinning.

“Ek is bly om so gou terug te wees nadat ek Agjaba geklop het, maar die werk begin eers,” Said Sanchez. “Daar is baie meer om te doen. Ek glo ek sal die eerste swaargewigkampioen in Kubaanse geskiedenis wees. Negron is 'n sterk, gevaarlike teenstander. Ek sal my beste moet wees, maar ek is vol vertroue dat ek as oorwinnaars sal uitkom. Ek glo in my span, en my span glo in my. Ons sal die nuwe jaar begin 20-0, bly besig en maak 'n sterk argument vir 'n wêreldtitel teen jaareinde.”

Die 2008 Puerto Ricaanse Olimpiese Negron (25-3, 20 Uitklophoue) ry 'n wenreeks van vyf gevegte in Januarie 1, insluitend vier oorwinnings deur onderbreking. Die 34-jarige het teruggekeer van nederlae teen Dominic Breazeale en Brian Howard om sy wenreeks saam te stel, wat 'n Maart insluit 2020 uitklophou oor voorheen onoorwonne Robert Alfonso. Negron het sedertdien professioneel geveg 2009 en woon nou in Miami waar hy saam met Luis Ortiz oefen.

“Dit is 'n wonderlike geleentheid vir my om 'n sterk opkomende vegter te wen en vir almal te wys waartoe ek in staat is,” het Negron gesê. “Ek oefen hard en ek het goeie sparring gehad om gereed te wees vir enigiets wat Sanchez gaan bring. My ervaring en voorbereiding gaan die verskil wees. Ek is uiters gemotiveerd om die ondersteuners 'n groot stryd te gee en myself in posisie te plaas om 'n wêreldtitelgeleentheid te kry.”

Gebore in Suid-Carolina en veg nou uit Los Angeles, Rys (14-6-1, 10 Uitklophoue) sal probeer om 'n loopbaan-beste vertoning in die herontmoeting teen Coffie te herhaal, nadat hy die voorheen onoorwonne vegter in die vyfde ronde in Julie gestuit het. Rice het ses van sewe gevegte van gewen 2018 deur 2019 voor 'n paar verliese in 2020 teen die destydse onoorwonne Efe Ajagba en Demsey McKean. In 'n professionele loopbaan wat dateer uit 2014, die vlekke op Rice se rekords het almal teen voorheen onoorwonne vegters gekom.

“In my laaste geveg teen Coffie, Ek het daar ingegaan om myself te bewys en te doen waarvoor ek geoefen het,” sê Rice. “Dit was sink of swem, en ek het bo uitgekom. Nou moet ek Januarie daar uitgaan 1 en wys dat dit nie 'n gelukskoot was nie. Dit is 'n wonderlike stadium vir my om my talente te wys en te bewys dat ek tot groot dinge in staat is. Ek wil die aanhangers 'n goeie vertoning gee en ek weet dat Coffie dieselfde doen. Moenie hierdie geveg misloop nie.”

Koffie (12-1, 9 Uitklophoue) hoop om terug te bons van sy eerste loopbaannederlaag nadat hy die eerste wedstryd teen Rice in Julie laat vaar het. ’n Marine Corps-veteraan wat boks opgetel het nadat hy van oorsee teruggekeer het, Coffie het vinnig genoeg beïndruk in amateurtoernooie om sparringopdragte met Deontay Wilder en Adam Kownacki te verdien. Hy is in die Bronx gebore, maar treine nou in Orlando, Florida en deurgebreek in 2020 met drie oorheersende stopoorwinnings, insluitend uitklophoue oor voorheen onoorwonne teenstanders Darmani Rock en Luis Pena.

“Ek wil dit terugkry en dit 'n werklike stryd maak hierdie keer teen Jonny Rice,” sê Coffie. "Verlede tyd, Ek was in 'n posisie waar ek teëspoed ondervind het, en ek moes 'n besluit neem om deur te gaan met die geveg. Ek weet dat ek deur teëspoed kan veg, en op Januarie 1, Ek sal gereed wees vir watter kant toe die stryd ook al gaan. op Januarie 1, daar sal 'n geveg wees.”

Washington (20-4-1, 13 Uitklophoue) is 'n ses voet-ses swaargewig-aanspraakmaker wat 'n voormalige universiteitsvoetbaluitblinker aan die Universiteit van Suid-Kalifornië en 'n VSA was. Vloot-veteraan. Gebore in San Jose, Kalifornië, Washington het onlangs in Februarie 'n wedstryd teen die voormalige swaargewigkampioen Charles Martin verloor 2020. Voor daardie geveg, Washington het in Julie 'n uitklophou van die veteraan-aanspraakmaker Robert Helenius gelewer 2019. Washington was onoorwonne in sy eerste 19 pro-gevegte voordat hy sy wêreldtitel-uitdaging in Februarie aan Deontay Wilder laat vaar het 2017.

“Ek sien uit daarna om op 1 Januarie terug te stap in die ring,” gesê Washington. “Ek is gereed om te gaan werk en myself weer in posisie te kry vir 'n paar groot gevegte. My ondervinding gaan om die verskil in hierdie stryd wees. Dit gaan 'n wonderlike aand van swaargewigaksie wees!”

A 2016 Olimpiese Spele vir Turkye, Demirezen (14-1, 11 Uitklophoue) het uit Hamburg geveg, Duitsland in die professionele geledere sedert hy laat pro word 2016. Die 31-jarige het sy eerste gewen 11 pro gevegte, insluitend 'n tweede ronde onderbreking van Rad Rashid om 'n Europese swaargewigtitel te verower 2018. Demirezen het sy enigste ander U.S. begin in 2019, toe hy die eerste persoon geword het om die afstand teen Efe Ajagba te gaan, verloor deur besluit. Sedert daardie nederlaag, Demirezen het drie agtereenvolgende oorwinnings behaal, mees onlangs stop Nikola Milacic in Maart.

"Ek het baie geleer uit my verlies teen Ajagba en ek sien daarna uit om nog 'n kans te kry om in die VSA te boks," sê Demirezen. “Ek is steeds kwaad oor die Ajagba-geveg, want ek weet dat ek kon wen. Ek wil nou wys dat ek op hierdie verhoog hoort. Ek is trots om in hierdie posisie te wees om te wys wat ek kan doen en ek gaan die geleentheid ten beste benut.”

Die 29-jarige Faust (8-0, 6 Uitklophoue) het in Februarie pro geword 2020 na 'n uitgebreide amateurloopbaan wat uit sy geboorteland Svitlovodsk geveg het, Oekraïne. Faust het sy eerste vier teenstanders uitgestof, voor die oorheersende ses en agt ronde beslissings gewen het. Na 'n eerste ronde uitklophou oor voorheen onoorwonne Jacek Piatek in Mei, Faust het sy V.S. debuut in Oktober, Mike Marshall twee keer laat val op pad na 'n derde ronde TKO-oorwinning.

“Ek is baie opgewonde om terug te veg in die VSA. weer op 1 Januarie,” het Faust gesê. “Ek is hartlik verwelkom en om aan die staat te veg voel al soos my sitkamer. Ek hou van die atmosfeer. Dit is 'n wonderlike kans om myself te wys op hierdie betaal-per-kyk-program teen 'n baie hoë gehalte teenstander. Ek sal nie aanhangers teleurstel wanneer ek die ring instap nie.”

Kiladze (27-5-1, 19 Uitklophoue) het in September teruggekeer na die wenkolom, met 'n uitklopoorwinning oor Mathew McKinney. Sedert hy voltyds in die staat begin veg het 2017, Kiladze se verliese het teen die top-swaargewigte Adam Kownacki gekom, Michael Hunter, Efe Ajagba en Joe Joyce, wat 'n gekombineerde sport gehad het 45-1 rekord op pad na hul wedstryde teen Kiladze. Oorspronklik van Georgia en veg nou uit Los Angeles, Kiladze besit 'n 2019 gelykop teen destyds onoorwonne Robert Alfonso en ses agtereenvolgende gevegte tussenin gewen 2014 en 2018.

“Ek sal gereed wees op vegaand en ek sal gefokus wees,” het Kiladze gesê. “Ek is dankbaar vir die geleentheid en hard oefen om ’n goeie vertoning te lewer en die ring met ’n oorwinning te verlaat.”

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Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz – Sondag, Desember 5

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Unbeaten Five-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz on Sunday, Desember 5 op SHOWTIME PPV®

Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at

STAPLES-sentrum in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz Sondag, Desember 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Kruis, ingedeel No. 2 in die IBF, steps in to replace Rolando Romero.

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle the hardnosed Cruz, who has rightly earned the nickname “Pitbull’’ during his professional career.

“This is going to be a tremendous fight on SHOWTIME PPV,” said Leonard Ellerbe, Uitvoerende hoof van Mayweather Promotions. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Egter, Gervonta Davis is a generational talent who’s only getting better. This fight is going to end in spectacular fashion on December 5.”

“Kudos to Isaac Cruz for stepping in as a replacement opponent in a high-pressure, pay per view fight against one of the brightest stars in boxing in Gervonta Davis,’’ said Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Cruz presents a different, and some would argue a more difficult challenge to Tank Davis. Cruz won’t back down and he’ll bring the fight to Davis from the opening bell. We’ve all seen Gervonta’s blend of superb boxing skills and explosive power, and we know what he’s capable of. It will be the irresistible force versus the immovable object, which means fireworks at STAPLES Center and on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5.’’

Davis (25-0, 24 Uitklophoue), star of the Mayweather Promotions stable, added another highlight filled performance in June, as he stopped previously unbeaten Mario Barrios to capture a 140-pound title and become a three-division world champion. The Baltimore-native captured his lightweight championship with a 12ste-round knockout of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019.

“I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the fight, but everyone knows what I do,"Het Davis. “I come in looking for the knockout and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this fight. I’m back in Los Angeles where the stars shine and I’m going to light it up against Isaac Cruz at STAPLES Center on December 5.’’

The 23-year-old Cruz (22-1-1, 15 Uitklophoue) will be looking to rough up Davis and make him work overtime if he wants to come away with the win. 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 September. Cruz followed that up in 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March, and most recently defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. Since making his U.S. debuut in Desember 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his next four ring appearances, appearing on SHOWTIME three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“First I want to thank Gervonta Davis and his team for this opportunity – an opportunity I won’t let get past me,’’ Cruz said. “God willing I’ll be world champion on December 5. This fight is a very big motivation for me as a professional and as a personal goal. I’m sure after December 5 everyone in boxing will know the name Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.’’

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WBC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NONITO DONAIRE TAKES ON UNDEFEATED TOP CONTENDER REYMART GABALLO SATURDAY, Desember 11 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.

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CARSON, CALIF. (November 2, 2021) – WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire will defend his title against undefeated Interim WBC Bantamweight Champion and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Desember 11 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson, Kalifornië. Tickets for the live event go on sale November 2 by 12 namiddag. PT and can be purchased at AXS.com. # # #

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UNBEATEN TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVÍDEZ TO FACE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER KYRONE DAVIS

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Davis Replaces Former Champion Jose Uzcátegui in Main Event

PHOENIX(Oktober 28, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world championDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezwill make his homecoming return to Phoenix against 168-pound contenderKyrone Davis in a 10-round match that headlines live on SHOWTIME Saturday, November 13 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center.

Benavídez was originally scheduled to face former world champion Jose Uzcátegui, who was forced to withdraw due to a failed pre-fight drug test.

Die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks uitsending begin by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT and will feature the much-awaited return of longtime contenderJosé Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torres in the 10-round super welterweight co-main event

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase throughTicketmaster.com.

Still just 24-years-old, Benavídez (24-0, 21 Uitklophoue) enters this fight having knocked out his last four opponents, including a September 2019 knockout of two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell. Benavídez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. In 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 jaar oud. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz., and returning to fight there for the first time since 2015 op November 13, Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 deur 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first title opportunity.

A native of Monmouth, N.J., Davis(16-2-1, 6 KO) most recently won an exciting September clash against Martez McGregor, triumphing by decision after eight action-packed rounds. Davis had previously been impressive against the toughest test of his career, as he fought two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell to a split-draw in February. It was the 26-year-old’s debut at super middleweight, after beginning his career at middleweight. Davis had won five of his six previous outings heading into the Dirrell clash. He is trained by renowned coach Stephen Edwards in Philadelphia, alongside former unified world champion Julian Wiliams.

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DAVID BENAVÍDEZ AND JOSÉ BENAVIDEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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Unbeaten Two-Time World Champion David Benavídez and Longtime Contender José Benavídez Preview Respective Showdowns Taking Place Saturday, November 13 Woon op Showtime® uit Footprint Center in Phoenix in a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Oktober 26, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez and his older brother, longtime contender José Benavídez, previewed their respective showdowns before they enter in the ring in their hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. Saterdag, November 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center.

David will battle former champion José Uzcátegui in a super middleweight title eliminator bout that headlines the event, while José faces Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in the 10-round co-main event. The Benavídez brothers have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans in long-awaited homecoming bouts November 13, which will mark their first time entering the ring in Phoenix since 2015.

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the Benavídez brothers, plus their father and trainer Jose Benavídez Sr., had to say from training camp in North Hollywood, Kalifornië:

DAVID BENAVÍDEZ

“Everything has been amazing in camp. We’re sparring 12-13 rounds and running six or seven miles a day. I’ve worked very hard and I can’t wait to put on a show November 13.

“Uzcátegui is a tough competitor and he was a former world champion, so I have to give him that respect. There are big fights on the horizon for me, so I have to prepare accordingly for Uzcátegui.

“I feel like I’m the better fighter. I have the better skills, meer krag, more speed and I’m hungrier too. It’s going to be a great night for my team. I feel like I’m going to go in there and get the knockout victory.

“A lot of people in Phoenix are excited for this one. I’m excited to go back. The timing is perfect. Vir my, this is the biggest fight of my career. I’m ready for anything that comes my way November 13.

“We’re just focused on Uzcátegui, but of course there are bigger fights for me in the future. If I win this fight, I’m in the number one spot for whoever wins between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant.

“Facing Canelo would be a huge fight in the super middleweight division, but I have to go out there on November 13 and get this victory first.

“Right now, with the level I’m at, the fighters that I’m seeking to fight are champions and former champions. Whether it’s Canelo, Plant or Jermall Charlo, I feel like we’re all going to end up facing each other at some point.

“Canelo vs. Plant is a great fight for the division. It’s a fight where both guys have a lot to prove. Those kinds of fights tend to bring the best out of everybody. There’s a lot of pressure and a lot of glory on the line, so I feel like they’re going to be the best they’ve ever been. I’m going to be ready for the winner next.

“I’ve been a pro for eight years already. I just want the biggest fights out there. This is the level I’ve been working to get to for a long time, and we’re finally here at this moment. I want to fight the best of the best and prove myself. I want to show that I’m the best super middleweight in the world.

“Uzcátegui is strong and he has a will to win, but I just believe that I have the better skill set. These are the types of fighters that I need to test myself against. It’s definitely going to be a war, but I’m going to come out on top.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ

“It feels great to be on this card with my brother, and to be making my comeback in my hometown. There’s going to be a lot of support for me. It’s a great feeling and I’m looking forward to giving my fans a great outcome.

“I had to take a break, but now I have a different kind of mindset. I just want to keep fighting, training and staying ready. I want to get to the top of the super welterweight division.

“The delay has just given me more time to train, more time to get stronger and more time to get ready. I’ve just been making the most of it.

“I’m going to be an animal on fight night. I’m coming for everything. Ek is honger. I’ve been out of the ring for years, so I need to make a statement. That’s what I’m looking to do November 13.

“We have a great team here. We all came from nothing and we all started this journey at the same time. We learned day by day and that’s what makes our bond strong. Without my team, I wouldn’t be boxing.

“I have a lot of friends, family and fans who are coming out for my return. That’s really what’s motivating me. I’m happy that people still want to see me in the ring.

"Ek weet nie te veel oor my opponent weet, and I honestly don’t care, because I’m taking him down. No matter who they put in front of me, good luck to them.

“After my fight, which I’m going to end early, I’m going to be ready to walk out with my brother and support him for his fight.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time with my wife and my two daughters during this time off because there were so many things I wasn’t able to be around for earlier in my career. It’s been amazing but I’m excited to be back. I still have a lot to prove.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ SR., David and José’s Father and Trainer

“David is looking very strong right now. With every fight he gets stronger and stronger and matures more and more. He’s just getting his man strength, so I think everyone is going to see something spectacular November 13.

“Words can’t even describe how it feels to be coming back to Phoenix training my two sons for this big show. It’s something I’ve only dreamed of. Now it’s happening, and we’re super excited.

“I always have to continue adjusting and growing as a trainer. I have to understand that these are grown men now. I had to stop thinking of them as my little kids. I’m always trying to learn more so that I can support their careers as best I can.

“I’m super proud of Jose for getting to this point after his injury. Everything he does now is just extra, it’s up to him to stay focused and work hard. He’s very strong both physically and mentally and that’s why I never gave up on him.

“We’ve been dedicating ourselves and sacrificing every day so that we can give our people in Phoenix a really good show. They’re going to get an exciting night and I can’t wait.”

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ROLANDO ROMERO LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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“I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, I’m here to fight," – Davis

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out!" – Romero

Five-Time World Champion Davis To Defend WBA Lightweight Title Against Unbeaten Contender Romero Sunday, Desember 5 op SHOWTIME PPV®From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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LOS ANGELES (Oktober 21, 2021) – Five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis en hard-hitting, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their showdown for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Championship headlining live on SHOWTIME PPV Sunday, Desember 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle his outspoken lightweight foe Romero, as the 26-year-old power-punchers put their unbeaten records on the line. The event will mark Davis’ return to Southern California after he knocked out Hugo Ruiz in the first round in front of a sold-out crowd in February 2019.

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from City View Terrace at STAPLES Center:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m thankful to be here to give the fans another great fight. Dit is wat ons doen. ‘Rolly’ is just here to talk. He’s trying to talk his way into winning, but he’s scared. Ek kom om te veg.

“They only talk about his power, maar dit is boks. His skills are not up to par with mine. He can’t even talk about power, because everyone knows I’m bringing it. You can shoot bullets, but how are you going to defend yourself when the bullets are shot back?

“He’s been talking for a long time. He’s trying to sell a fight, but I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, I’m here to fight. I don’t take this personally. Vir my, this isn’t beef, this is business.

“I was on a mission when I fought Jose Pedraza for the title. I didn’t do the trash talking. I went in there and proved that I’m a top guy. This guy is just here to talk. I’m going to do the talking in the ring on December 5.

“His trainer isn’t working on anything but power. They aren’t working on any skills. He hasn’t fought anybody like me and he’s going to see the difference.

“I’ve never once turned down any fight. I’m not scared of anybody. I’m going to fight everybody. I’ll fight a heavyweight. This is nothing to me. I’ve survived a lot of stuff.

“He’s supposed to come here and sell the fight. I’m supposed to win. I’d rather punish him for 12 rounds than knock him out quick. Part of me wants to humble him, but the most important thing to do is just go out there and get the job done.

“This fight is for the fans. The fans are winning December 5. Make sure you come out and support. I’m thankful to be in this position. It’s all about my team and those people who have put me in a great position.”

ROLANDO ROMERO

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out. I hope you hear that.

“I’ve been calling ‘Tank’ out since 2017. We were supposed to spar in 2018 and he didn’t show up to the gym. He did that twice because he knew he was getting beat. Desember 5, you’re getting knocked out.

“This is just who I am. This is how I was born. I came into this sport at 17-years-old and I’ve made the most out of what I’ve done. Everybody come watch me knock him out on December 5.

“He’s got such a big head, it’s going to be hard to miss it. He gets touched up by every opponent he faces. Leo Santa Cruz was beating him up and Barrios was getting to him too.

“He wants to run out of the ring whenever he gets hit. It happens in sparring and in the amateurs. I was the one who had to force this fight, because I’ve seen for years that he’s a chump. He’s made a career out of beating up 126-pounders.

“He doesn’t know half the stuff that I’ve seen and been through. I’m here to knock him out in the ring. He’s arrogant and tries to act like he’s tough, but I’m knocking him out.

“Manny Pacquiao has an awkward style too, and look at everything he’s accomplished. Just because I fight differently, does that mean I don’t have skills? I have my own skills and they’ve gotten me this far.

“I’m not going into the ring angry, I’m just focused.”

FLOYD Mayweather, President van Mayweather Promotions

“These are two great fighters. And when I say great, I mean that every time they go out there, they produce. ‘Tank’ is a young kid from Baltimore who had a dream. He’s been through a lot. He fought his way to the top. You have to commend him for that. Maak nie saak wat enigiemand sê, he earned his stripes.

“I believe ‘Tank’ is one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ says he wants to fight the best. Come December 5, it’s going to be a hell of a fight.

“’Rolly’ is tough. He’ll fight anybody and that eagerness makes this an intriguing matchup. ‘Rolly’ just wants to prove he’s the best. He’s also a hell of a puncher. Every time we presented an opponent to him, he’s accepted every one of them.

“’Tank’ is doing record-breaking numbers. I always told him it would come in due time. I told him that the same way I sell out arenas, you’re going to do the same thing one day. He had patience and that’s what we’re doing.

“These guys are the future of boxing. I don’t see this fight going the distance. Two undefeated knockout artists. Two champions. Desember 5, I’ll see everyone there.”

CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“I hope you keep up this talking ‘Rolly.’ We’ll see who’s still going to be talking at the end of the night on December 5.

“Romero has an awkward style, but the beauty of having two coaches with ‘Tank,’ is that there’s nothing we aren’t ready for.

“Having Barry Hunter be a part of the camp has helped calm ‘Tank’ down in many ways. I think everyone will see the beauty of us working together in this fight.

“I don’t train ‘Tank’ for knockouts. I train him to go the distance. He can get you from round 1 te 12. So you better stay sharp.”

BARRY HUNTER, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“Everyone knows what we’re coming to do. I have mad respect for the other side. Bring your A-game, because we’re definitely going to bring ours.

“We’re born for stuff like this right here. Like everyone said, there’s no way this fight goes the distance.

“Everybody is working hard to be at their best, because we don’t want any excuses after it’s over with. I have faith in Gervonta. I know what he’s going to do.”

BULLET CROMWELL, Romero’s Trainer

“I know what everybody is saying about who the champ is coming into this, but the champ wasn’t born a champ, he had to rise too. Just like a young lion, ‘Rolly’ is ready to rise.

“I’m an L.A. ou. When we come back here, we’re fighting for a legacy. It’s not just a belt and money.

“I told ‘Rolly’ that Gervonta Davis is standing in the way of changing your family and your legacy. We got a job to do.

“I don’t care about pure boxing or any style. I took karate, street-fighting and boxing, and I put it all together. Combined with a puncher with ‘Rolly’s’ power, and with his grind and grit, it’s a perfect match.

“I have a lot of respect for ‘Tank’ and his team. Hy is 'n groot vegter, but Rolly is next up. He’s going to be the new WBA champion on December 5.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, Uitvoerende hoof van Mayweather Promotions

“We’re excited to bring this huge event to Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Desember 5. This is a tremendous matchup and the fans should be excited. There’s a lot of buzz already and tickets are going fast.

“These fighters truly despise each other. It’s rare you see that in boxing. In 2019, me and Floyd were at the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia and we were talking and all of a sudden Davis and Romero were ready to go at it at ringside. Floyd told them that they could do it in the ring, and now here we are.

“’Tank’ is without a doubt the most exciting fighter in the world. He’s also one of the biggest attractions and one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ has let it be known that he’s been ‘trolling’ ‘Tank’ and I’m sure on December 5, ‘Tank’ will be doing whatever he can to shut ‘Rolly’ up.

“’Rolly’ is a very explosive fighter and anytime he steps into the ring, he’s looking to get his opponent out of there. He never lacks confidence and he’s confident that on December 5 he’s getting the job done.

“With two tremendous power punchers like this, there’s no way this fight doesn’t end in a knockout. Tune in December 5 and expect someone to get knocked out.”

STEPHEN Espinoza, President of SHOWTIME Sports

“For SHOWTIME Sports, 2021 has been one of the strongest years on record. We have delivered a total of 42 gebeure, half of which ended in knockouts. Op Desember 5, I expect this won’t go the distance, óf, with these two hard hitters.

“Week after week, year after year, SHOWTIME continues to be the standard of this sport. No one in combat sports is putting on better, or more meaningful fights than us.

“As we enter Gervonta’s 11ste fight with SHOWTIME, he has never been down, and he has continued to shine. When other fighters are talking, ‘Tank’ is fighting and selling out arenas.

“’Rolly’ has also never been downed as a pro. He is a hard hitter and is one of the best talents in boxing, and he will be the first to tell you.”

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ABOUT DAVIS VS. ROMERO
Davis vs. Romero will see five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero live on SHOWTIME PPVon Sunday, Desember 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

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Anthony Dirrell Battles Exciting Contender Marcos Hernández in Co-Main Event of Canelo vs. Plant SHOWTIME PPV

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Undefeated Former World Champion Rey Vargas Returns To Battle
Mexico’s Leonardo Báez in Super Bantamweight Showdown

Meer! Super Lightweight Contenders Elvis Rodríguez and
Juan Pablo Romero Square Off in Pay-Per-View Opener at
9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

LAS VEGAS (Oktober 18, 2021) – Three high-stakes matchups featuring former world champions, top contenders and rising future champions have been added to the highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV event headlined by Canelo Álvarez en Caleb “Sweethands” Plant battling for the undisputed super middleweight championship on Saturday, November 6 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Two-time super middleweight world champion Anthony "Die Dog" Dirrell will square off against exciting contender “Madman” Marcos Hernández in the 10-round co-main event, while unbeaten former super bantamweight world champion King Vargas returns to action against Mexico’s Leonardo Báez in 'n 10-ronde-aantreklikheid. Kicking off the pay-per-view at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT, super lightweight contenders Elvis Rodríguez en Juan Pablo Romero will duel in a 10-round showdown.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. The event is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions and sponsored by Hennessy and Value.

Dirrell (33-2-2, 24 Uitklophoue), a two-time WBC 168-pound world champion, won the title for the first time with a unanimous decision over Sakio Bika in 2014. The native of Flint, my. dropped the title the next year to Badou Jack by majority decision, before putting together six straight victories to get back into position to fight for the championship again. He captured the title for a second time in 2019, winning a technical decision victory over Avni Yildirim. Mees onlangs, Dirrell battled Kyrone Davis to a draw in February, in his first fight since a title fight defeat against David Benavidez in September 2019.

"Ek is baie gereed vir die stryd,” said Dirrell. “I know Hernandez is a tough competitor and I’m sure he’ll have a lot of fans there since we’re fighting on the same card as Canelo. But I know I’m ready to fight on the big stage and on a card of this magnitude. I fought on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter undercard and I think this fight night is going to have a similar feel. I’m just prepared to do whatever I have to do to get the victory. The fans should expect fireworks. I’m not shying away from the action and hopefully I can get the winner of Canelo vs. Plant if I perform well on November 6.”

Fighting out of Fresno, Kalifornië., Hernández (15-4-2, 3 Uitklophoue) has faced excellent competition in his career, battling a litany of tough fellow rising contenders. The 28-year-old most recently scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Armando Resendiz in September. In addition to his recent triumph, Hernández has twice faced former unified super welterweight champion Jeison Rosario, fighting to a draw in their first meeting before losing the rematch. He has also taken down then-unbeaten fighters in Kevin Newman II and Thomas Hill.

“I’m having a great training camp for this fight coming off of my performance in early September,"Sê Hernandez. “As always, the fans can expect me to bring an entertaining fight. I know that I’m up against a former world champion who’s accomplished a lot in his career. I’m just focusing on working hard every day to get the victory and everything that will come with it.”

The former WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion, Vargas (34-0, 22 Uitklophoue) will return from layoff due to injury when he enters the ring on November 6. The 30-year-old went on the road to the U.K. to capture his title in 2017, winning a decision over previously unbeaten Gavin McDonnell. A native of Mexico City, Vargas made five successful defenses of his title, defeating top contenders including Oscar Negrete, Ronny Rios and Azat Hovhannisyan. His last fight and fifth successful title defense came via a unanimous decision over former world champion Tomoki Kameda in July 2019.

“I’m very happy for my return to the ring and my debut with PBC,” said Vargas. “You are going to see a renewed Rey Vargas on November 6. My opponent is a good fighter with speed who throws a lot of combinations. It will be a tough fight, but I know I have what it takes to win. I couldn’t be happier to be on the big stage on Canelo’s undercard. I know that I have to shine on fight night, take advantage of this showcase, and deliver a great fight for the fans.”

The Baja California, Mexico native Báez (21-4, 12 Uitklophoue) enters this fight the winner of his last three outings, all coming by TKO. The 26-year-old put together the winning streak after defeats to the previously unbeaten Carlos Caraballo and former title challenger Jason Moloney. Báez, who has fought professionally since 2013, will fight in the U.S. for the fourth time on November 6. Amongst his stateside outings, Báez dominated former interim champion Moises Flores on his way to earning a unanimous decision in February 2020.

“I’m excited for this great challenge on November 6,” said Báez. “I’m planning on giving the fans a true Mexican war and leaving it all in the ring to get the victory. It’s an honor to fight on the Canelo undercard and I’m going to make the most of it. This is going to be a toe-to-toe war, and I’m going to show that he’s not able to stand up to my power and aggression.”

Rodríguez (11-1-1, 10 Uitklophoue) burst onto the scene with knockout victories in 10 van sy eerste 11 gevegte. He capped off a five-win 2020 campaign with a knockout of Cameron Krael in October and a decision victory against Luis Alberto Veron four months later. Fighting out of his native Santo Domingo, Dominikaanse Republiek, Rodríguez most recently dropped a narrow majority decision against Kenneth Sims Jr. Mei.

“I am very thankful to my team for getting me this tremendous opportunity opening up the pay-per-view for the biggest fight of the year,” said Rodríguez. “I have a tough opponent in front of me, but I’m in the best shape of my life. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the real deal. My goal remains the same, and that’s to win a world title in 2022. Eerste, I am just focused on November 6 and making sure I take advantage of the opportunity that a victory will produce on my road to the world title.”

Romero (14-0, 9 Uitklophoue) draai pro in 2017 after fighting for his native Mexico at the 2016 Olimpiese Spele. The 31-year-old dispatched solid veterans Nestor Armas, Nestor Gonzalez and Ranses Payano in 2019, before earning a 10-round decision over Sergio Torres Alvarado in his only 2020 wedstryd. Romero made it back-to-back 10-round unanimous decision triumphs in April of this year, as he won his U.S. debut by defeating Deiner Berrio. Throughout his extensive amateur career, Romero owns an impressive victory over unbeaten welterweight contender Gabriel Maestre.

“I’m very excited that my team was able to get me this great opportunity to fight on a Canelo show in Las Vegas,” sê Romero. “I feel just as happy and excited to fight as I did for the Olympic games. I’m going to prove what I’m made of on November 6. No matter who my opponent is, I always train hard and prepare to do whatever I can to earn the victory.”

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ABOUT CANELO VS. PLANT
rumo vs. Plant will see boxing’s consensus No. 1 pond-vir-pond vegter, Mexican superstar and unified WBA/WBC/WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Canelo Álvarez face undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant in a historic showdown on Saturday, November 6, live on SHOWTIME PPV at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. The event is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions and sponsored by Hennessy and Value.

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WBA Welterweight Champion Jamal James Battles Undefeated Contender Radzhab Butaev on SHOWTIME® Saturday, Oktober 30 in a Premier Boxing Champions Event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas – Kaartjies nou te koop!!

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Rising Welterweight Star Jaron Ennis Duels Veteran Contender Thomas Dulorme in Co-Main Event and Exciting Unbeaten Lightweight
Michel Rivera Kicks Off Telecast Facing Matías Romero

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LAS VEGAS (Oktober 13, 2021) – WBA Welterweight Champion Jamal “Shango” James will defend his title against unbeaten contender Radzhab Butaev in a 12-round duel that headlines a night of action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Oktober 30 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® uitsending begin by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT and features rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a 10-round showdown against veteran contender Thomas Dulorme in die mede-hoofren. Kicking off the telecast, exciting unbeaten lightweight contender Michelle Rivera faces Argentina’s Matías Romero in 'n 10-ronde-aantreklikheid.

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder deur TGB Promotions, is nou op die rakke en kan gekoop word by AXS.com. Ennis vs.. Dulorme is promoted in association with D&D Boks. Rivera vs. Romero is promoted in association with Sampson Boxing.

“A stacked lineup of top contenders and up-and-coming future champions will be on full display October 30 on SHOWTIME in Las Vegas,Sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Jamal James has battled his way to the highest levels of the welterweight division and will get one step closer to gathering elite status if he can overcome the unbeaten Radzhab Butaev. The undercard bouts will also feature two rising stars, as Jaron Ennis and Michel Rivera look to impress in tough matchups on a big stage.”

Minneapolis’ James (27-1, 12 Uitklophoue) returns to action after his previous outing saw him earn an interim title by defeating Thomas Dulorme in August 2020, before later being upgraded to the “regular” championship. The 33-year-old is riding a seven-bout winning streak that includes triumphs over Abel Ramos, Diego Gabriel Chaves and Antonio DeMarco, with four of those matchups coming in his hometown, where he has grown a rabid fan base. With a win on October 30, James moves nearer to a potential rematch of his first and only defeat against WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugas.

“Training is and has been at 100%,” said James. “I’m excited to finally get back in the ring and defend my title. This will be the fight where I show everyone why I’m elite in this profession and should be recognized as one of the best.”

The 27-year-old Butaev (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue) will finally square off against James in a long-awaited matchup ordered by the WBA. Butaev turned pro after approximately 400 amateur bouts in 2016 and reeled-off KOs in six of his first seven outings. Originally from Russia and now fighting out of Brooklyn, N.Y., Butaev returned to the ring in December 2020, stopping previously unbeaten Terry Chatwood in the third round.

“We’ve been working hard for a year leading up to this fight,” said Butaev. “Everything is going really well in camp and we’re excited to finally get in the ring against James. I’ve seen how James fights and it’s definitely going to be a clash of styles. I can just promise that I’m going to bring the war and make this an exciting fight. I’m going to start writing my history on October 30.”

Ennis (27-0, 25 Uitklophoue) is die nuutste in die pantheon van uitstaande Philadelphia-vegters, sublieme boksvaardighede te kombineer met natuurlike krag in albei hande. Na talle verskynings op ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie, the 24-year-old Ennis graduated to headlining his first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast in his last outing in April, as he became the first fighter to stop former world champion Sergey Lipinets. The knockout victory gave Ennis 17 KOs in his last 18 gevegte, with the only blemish being a no-decision in the first round against Chris van Heerden in December 2020.

“I’m glad to be back in the ring October 30 on SHOWTIME in Las Vegas,” said Ennis. “This is another step towards becoming world champion! They haven’t seen nothing yet. It’s time for me to continue to shine and be great. I can’t wait to show out and have some fun.”

Die 31-jarige Dulorme (25-5-1, 16 Uitklophoue) het 'n stewige CV bymekaargemaak 140 en 147 pond tydens sy loopbaan, klim in die ring saam met die wêreldkampioen Yordenis Ugas, Jessie Vargas en Terence Crawford. Gebore in Marigot, Guadeloupe but representing Carolina, Puerto Rico, Dulorme het teruggekeer van 'n verlies teen Crawford vir 'n titel van 140 pond deur 'n rugby-uitklophou aan te teken, followed by a narrow decision loss to Ugas. The world title challenger is coming off solid efforts in back-to-back decision losses against Jamal James and Eimantas Stanionis.

“I think in the Stanionis fight I demonstrated that I am still at the top level,” said Dulorme. “A lot of people told me I won that fight and I thought I did too. I’m excited to face Ennis because he’s a good fighter, but he hasn’t fought anyone like me. The fans can expect another great performance from me on SHOWTIME.”

Gebore in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Fla. Rivera (21-0, 14 Uitklophoue) burst onto the scene in 2019, making his U.S. debut with a victory over Juan Rene Tellez. The 23-year-old continued his ascent in 2020, adding a stoppage win against Fidel Maldonado Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph against lightweight contender LaDarius Miller. Rivera has continued his dominance with a pair of knockout victories in 2021, stopping Anthony Mercado in February before most recently delivering a highlight-reel knockout of Jon Fernandez in July on SHOWTIME.

“Romero made a big mistake taking this fight,"Sê Rivera. “What he’s seen from me in the gym, is not the same thing that he’s going to see on fight night. He is far from a fight night fighter. He folds under pressure or runs. He is a good fighter, but he’s not at my level. I won’t let him go the distance like Isaac Cruz did. Oktober 30, I’m going to give him the beating of his lifetime.”

Romero (24-1, 8 Uitklophoue) made his stateside debut in March, dropping a competitive decision to top lightweight contender Isaac Cruz on SHOWTIME. Voorheen, the Cordoba, Argentina native picked up a pair of victories in 2020, winning a 12-round decision over Javier Jose Clavero in November, while stopping Gabriel Gustavo Ovejero in March. A pro sedert 2015, the 25-year-old will look to bounce back from his first defeat and move into title contention against another elite 135-pound opponent.

“Rivera and I have the same promoter and I personally requested for Sampson Lewkowicz to let me fight him when I saw he had no opponent,” sê Romero. “I am willing to step in because I know I can beat him. We have trained at the same gym, but never sparred. His style is perfect for my style. This is going to be another victory for me to add to my collection.”



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CANELO ÁLVAREZ VS. CALEB PLANT LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTE & FOTOS – Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship Showdown Headlines Live on SHOWTIME PPV® Saturday, November 6 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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Pound-For-Pound King Canelo Álvarez and Undefeated Champion Caleb Plant Come To Blows Previewing Undisputed Super Middleweight World Championship Event Saturday, November 6 op SHOWTIME PPV® at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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LOS ANGELES (September 21, 2021) – Boxing’s consensus No. 1 pond-vir-pond vegter, Mexican superstar and unified WBA/WBC/WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Canelo Álvarez and undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant met for an intense stare down that turned into a scuffle Tuesday at a press conference previewing their historic and highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight championship showdown.

During an extended face-off that kicked off the event, the fighters exchanged words and threw glancing blows before their respective teams rushed the stage to separate the combatants, escalating a rivalry that will culminate on fight night in just over six weeks.

Canelo and Plant will battle on Saturday, November 6, live on SHOWTIME PPV at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a Premier Boxing Champions event, with the winner stamping his name in the history books as the first undisputed 168-pound world champion of the four-belt era.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. The event is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions and sponsored by Hennessy and Value.

Eddy Reynoso, Canelo’s trainer and manager, and Justin Gamber, Plant’s trainer, joined their fighters on stage at the event in Beverly Hills. Hier is wat die perskonferensie-deelnemers Dinsdag moes sê:

CANELO ÁLVAREZ

“You are not on my level and you will see on November 6. You don’t want to fight now, Ek belowe jou.

“We come from nothing and we worked hard to be here. For somebody to lie and talk trash about us, that upset Eddy. It is what it is though. We just have to show everyone who we are on November 6.

“Caleb might be on the same level as Billy Joe Saunders and Callum Smith, but he’s not on my level. I respect that he isn’t here to back down. You can see from today that this is definitely going to be a good fight.

“I know what I need to do and I know a lot about him. He’s a good fighter but I know my skills. My experience is going to give me the edge in the fight. I have faced similar styles to Caleb’s against Floyd Mayweather, Erislandy Lara, Austin Trout and Saunders.

“He’s an insecure person and that’s why he came with a lot of excuses about lots of things. I don’t care about it though. I’m just going to do my best on November 6 and win the fight.

“To be undisputed is history for Mexico and for everyone on my team. To be the undisputed champion is just a great thing for my career.

On the on-stage scuffle: “You can say whatever to me, but not to my mom. I’m going to fight anyone who says something about my mom. And he swung first. I just pushed him. He swung first, and I do what I do. He crossed the line.

“It will be over in eight rounds or less. I’m going to knock out this guy. Easy.”

CALEB PLANT

“I know only one thing better than proving people right, and that’s proving people wrong. I’ve been doing that my whole life. As soon as I stepped on the stage, people started talking about what I can’t accomplish and what I can’t do. Waar ek vandaan kom, there is no boxing community. There was no other pro I could look to and say that if he can do it, then I can do it. All I had was my mind and my heart.

“I don’t do this to be famous or to get attention. When I first started, it was just me and my dad. No one thought I’d be standing here today. I can remember him and my grandfather scrounged up a little bit of money to open a little boxing gym. There was just one heavy bag hanging in the corner. But when you really want something, you don’t need all the fancy things. You just need your mind and your heart.

“I know that people don’t believe me when I tell them I’m winning on November 6. All those people who tell me that I can’t do something, you live believable lives and you do believable things. I promised myself that I was going to run this all the way to the top, with no problem crashing and burning along the way. I set out to live an unbelievable life and accomplish unbelievable things. Those people who doubt me are the very reason that I’m here.

“Miguel Cotto’s brother can make you do the chicken dance but I can’t? Goed. Mark my words, op November 6 you will hear the words, ‘And the new undisputed super middleweight champion,’ but you will also hear the words, ‘and still undefeated.’

“Being undisputed would mean a lot. I’ve sacrificed so much to this sport and I’ve been doing this a long time. All that work would come down to one moment. I want my name in those history books and that’s the only reason that I’m here.

On the on-stage scuffle: “We just had some normal back-and-forth banter up there and then whatever happened, happened. It’s none of my concern though. I’m focused and locked in on November 6.”

EDDY REYNOSO, Canelo’s Trainer and Manager

“I think this is going to be a great fight, one where we unify the 168-pound division. As we do with every fight, we’re going to work hard in the gym. We’ve always worked hard in the gym.

“I’m a little upset by how things turned out today, but in the end we will settle things in the ring on November 6.

“The offensive language is what offended us the most. We are respectful people, and we move forward from this with our heads held up high. Now we are going to train well, win the fight and see what comes next after that.


“There are a lot of people who say things on social media but then they don’t show up. Some people want to take down a whole country and a great athlete that represents his country. They talk a lot of trash. You need to work hard though. You need to have guts to work as hard as we do.”

JUSTIN GAMBER, Plant’s Trainer

“I want to thank our whole team for believing in us and getting us this fight that we wanted and this opportunity to make history. It’s been blood sweat and tears, letterlik, to get here. It’s been a long journey. This fight is not about money, it’s about legacy.

“In 1996, when I was 15-years-old, my favorite fighter was the IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Roy Jones Jr. Every fan back then craved an undisputed champion at 168-pounds and now I train the IBF champion and we’re going to be fighting for all of the marbles.

“Tune in on November 6 and you will see the first undisputed super middleweight champion of the world and he’s from Tennessee. Anything that happened today at this press conference is going to drive us and give us more hunger.

TOM BROWN, President van TGB Promotions

“It took a couple of tries, but here we are today with the undisputed super middleweight championship on November 6. It’s a real pleasure to be working with our network partners at SHOWTIME for this event. SHOWTIME has a long history of being involved in the sports’ biggest and most important events and that continues with this fight.

“It’s an honor to be working with the pound-for-pound king Canelo Álvarez, Eddy Reynoso and everyone with Canelo Promotions. I’m also thrilled to be back working with everyone on team Plant. I promoted Caleb’s pro debut in 2014 and it’s great to see him up here today in this position.

“Canelo holds three titles, while Caleb owns the fourth title in the 168-pound division. They’ll battle to become the first undisputed champ in the four-belt era. History will be made on November 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.”

STEPHEN Espinoza, President, Showtime Sport

“2021 has been a phenomenal year for SHOWTIME Boxing. It’s one of our most prolific years in recent memory. SHOWTIME has delivered 17 live boxing events so far this year, with several more to come. Eight world championship fights, multiple world title unifications and now two fights for the undisputed title as a very good year for SHOWTIME becomes a great year for SHOWTIME. SHOWTIME is the home of big fights. It’s the most trusted and longest-tenured network in boxing. There is no other network making a more meaningful or more significant commitment to the sport of boxing. We are the home of boxing’s biggest and best fights.

“We are proud to welcome Canelo Álvarez back to SHOWTIME. We also welcome Caleb Plant for his SHOWTIME debut. It was almost nine years ago – September 15, 2012 – that Canelo made his debut on SHOWTIME in a thrilling fight against Josesito Lopez. Nine years is a long time. That was a very young Canelo Álvarez and a very young Eddy Reynoso. That started an impressive run of fights in which Canelo demonstrated his willingness, desire and demand to take the toughest fights available. Together back in 2013, we set a record at the time for the biggest pay-per-view of all time as we helped launch Canelo as boxing’s newest pay-per-view star. Now nine years later, we are proud to welcome him back for this mega fight.”

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JOSE VALENZUELA DEFEATS DEINER BERRIO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION IN FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT ACTION FROM MECHANICS BANK ARENA IN BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA

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BAKERSFIELD, SOOS. (September 18, 2021) – Unbeaten rising lightweight prospect Jose Valenzuela (10–0, 6 Uitklophoue) verslaan Deiner Berrio (22–4–1, 13 Uitklophoue) deur 'n eenparige besluit (100-90, 99-91, 98-92) in the 10-round main event of FS1 PBC Fight Night action, and on FOX Deportes, Saturday from Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Kalifornië.

Valenzuela totally dominated the first three stanzas, landing nearly four times the punches that Berrio landed.

In the fourth and fifth rounds, Berrio found a bit of a rhythm with his unorthodox style and landed a few clean shots on Valenzuela.

Egter, Valenzuela made some adjustments, continued to severely outwork Berrio and dominated much of the second half of the bout.

Even when Berrio landed a right hand to Valenzuela’s jaw in the eighth round and followed it up with a left hand that briefly stunned Valenzuela and pushed him back, Berrio took his foot off the gas, allowing Valenzuela to regain himself and win the eighth round on two of the judges’ scorecards.

The tenth and final round was an all-out slugfest with both fighters landing their share of blows, but Valenzuela survived the best of what Berrio had to offer and cruised to a wide decision victory.

The co-main event on FS1 featured Rajon Chance (5–0–1, 5 Uitklophoue) sukkel Elon De Jesus (3–0–1, 2 Uitklophoue) to a majority draw (57-55 for Chance, 56-56, 56-56) in a six-round super bantamweight attraction.

De Jesus seemingly jumped out to an early lead, landing several powerful overhand rights in the third round that resulted in a cut opening up on Chance’s forehead.

In die vierde ronde, Chance and De Jesus got twisted up with Chance bending down to stabilize himself. As Chance leaned forward, De Jesus landed a blow to the back of Chance’s head. Referee Jerry Cantu immediately deducted a point from De Jesus for the infraction.

Midway through the fifth stanza, De Jesus scored a sensational knockdown with a massive right uppercut to Chance’s jaw. Chance picked himself up off the canvas and complained to Cantu that he couldn’t see anything. Cantu called for a timeout to have the ringside physician examine De Jesus’ eyes and the physician approved the fight to continue.

Although De Jesus dominated the action throughout and scored the only knockdown in the contest, the point deduction resulted in a majority draw with both Chance and De Jesus maintaining their undefeated records.

The FS1 opener showcased Amed Medina (4–0, 3 Uitklophoue) verslaan Abdur Abdullah (4–5, 0 Uitklophoue) deur 'n eenparige besluit (40-35, 40-35, 40-35) in a four-round super featherweight showdown.

Medina, who had never fought beyond the first round in his young career, knocked down Abdullah with a short, right uppercut in the opening frame.

Over the following three rounds, Medina controlled the action, landing nearly three times the punches that Abdullah landed, en route to a lopsided decision.

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions.

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