Jaron Ennis vs. Chris van Heerden Declared No Decision After Accidental Headbutt; Gary Antonio Russell Scores Technical Decision Victory Over Juan Carlos Payano Klako HERE por fotoj de Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME (Photos will be uploaded shortly) UNCASVILLE, Conn. – December 20, 2020 – Undefeated bantamweightReymart Gaballoscored a controversial split-decision victory over former world championEmmanuel Rodríguezin the main event of Saturday night’sSHOWTIMEBOXING: SPECIALA Eldonofrom Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., en evento prezentita de ĉefaj boksaj ĉampionoj. Kun la venko, Gaballo picked up the vacant interim WBC Bantamweight Title.
Saturday’s headliner in the last SHOWTIME BOXING event of 2020 was competitive from the opening bell. In only three of the twelve rounds were Rodriguez and Gaballo separated by more than three landed punches. Entuta, Gaballo (24-0, 20 KOs) threw 148 more punches than Rodriguez (19-2, 12 KOs), but still managed to connect on 16 fewer power punches. The punches of the 28-year-old Rodriguez seemed to be cleaner, as he wobbled the Filipino Gaballo on more than one occasion. Tamen, two of the judges favored Gaballo’s aggression over Rodriguez’s ring generalship.
SHOWTIME’s unofficial scorer Steve Farhood scored the fight 118-110 in favor of Rodriguez and SHOWTIME analyst and former world champion Raul Marquez was dismayed by the judges’ decision.
“There’s no way Gaballo could have won that fight,” said Marquez. “In the worst-case scenario, you could have maybe given him three rounds. I gave him no rounds.”
“I am very happy and blessed to win this belt,” said the 24-year-old Gaballo. “I was always moving forward and controlling the pace, so I thought it was a close fight that either of us could have won.
“I’m waiting for my team to tell me what they have planned for me next. I’m going to keep training hard so I’m always ready for the opportunity when it comes.”
“It was a good fight, but he only won about two or three rounds,” said Rodriguez. “There were two punches from me for every punch he landed. He knows he lost. Everyone knows we won. My team told me to go out and keep boxing him in the late rounds. We knew he needed a knockout in the twelfth round. That was his only chance to win.”
En la co-#?efa evento, Philadelphia’s undefeated welterweight sensationJaron Ennis (26-0, 24 KOs) saw his impressive 16-fight knockout streak come to a disappointing end after an accidental headbutt in the first round caused a brutal cut to the forehead of his opponent, Chris van Heerden (28-2-1, 12 KOs). Watch the clash of headsHERE: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1340495823474442240
With only two minutes and thirty-nine seconds inside the ring to showcase his skills, Ennis was still able to flash glimpses of his championship potential as he landed 22 De 57 Stampiloj, 19 of them power shots as he appeared destined to stop the South African van Heerden and keep his KO streak alive before the clash of heads.
“Before the headbutt I had already cut him and I felt strong,” said a disappointed Ennis. “I knew he was ready to go. I feel like I’m getting better and better. Now I’ll just get back in the gym. As you could see from the first round, I was handling him easily. I feel like everyone is still sleeping on me, but I’m ready for anyone. Bring on the big names.”
En la teleelsenda malfermilo, bantamweight contenderGary Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KOs) kept his unblemished record intact with a technical decision victory over former world championJuan Carlos Payano (21-5, 9 KOs). After an accidental headbutt caused a bad cut to the left brow of Payano, referee David Fields stopped the fight after the sixth round at the advice of the ringside physician. The fight went to the scorecards, where Russell led on all three cards (58-56, 59-55, 59-55).
Before the injury, Russell and Payano were engaged in a scrappy brawl that saw multiple exchanges of power punches. In the closing seconds of the sixth, and ultimately final round, Russell caught Payano with a counter-shot that hurt Payano. Russell landed 86 De 243 punches while Payano landed just 58 De 268 Stampiloj. Russell flashed excellent body work throughout the fight, out landing Payano 40 Al 17 on body shots.
In SHOWTIME BOXING Prelims action that streamed live on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube-Kanalo Kaj SHOWTIME Boksado Facebook paĝo, highly regarded 21-year-old prospect Brandun Lee (21-0, 19 KOs) extended his knockout streak to 13 with a third-round stoppage of Dakota Linger (12-5-2, 8 KOs) and Benjamin Whitaker (15-4, 3 KOs) scored a majority decision victory (76-76, 77-75, 79-73) over previously unbeaten prospect Zsolt Daranyi (15-1, 14 KOs).
Sabato’s SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALA Eldonotelecast will replay on Monday at 10 P.M. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez providing expert analysis. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SUKO) with former world champion Raul Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna calling the action. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Chuck McKean.
The event was promoted by TGB Promotions. Rodríguez vs. Gaballo was promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Fresh Productions. Ennis vs. Van Heerden was promoted in association with D&D Boxing.
Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Colbert Battles Hard-Hitting Arboleda in Main Event Live on SHOWTIME? #?I tiu sabato, Decembro 12
NOV-JORKO – Decembro 8, 2020 – Unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris "Primetime" Colbert will look to make a statement in his first nationally televised main event as he faces hard-hittingJaime Arboleda vivu ĉe SHOWTIME ĉi-sabate, Decembro 12 #?E 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT en okazaĵo prezentita fare de Premier Boxing Champions de Mohegan Sun Arena en Uncasville, Conn.
“I always knew I was going to get here,”Diris Colbert. “It’s all God’s plan. This is just going to be another day for me and I’ll show everyone why I’m one of the best 130-pounders in the world.”
The 24-year-old Colbert has shot up the rankings of the 130-pound weight class and believes that a victory on Saturday night will lead to bigger opportunities in the jam-packed division.
“This is one of the most stacked divisions in boxing and I love competing in it,”Diris Colbert. “It’s great to be getting noticed in a division that has this much talent, and hopefully it’ll lead to me getting the big fights that I need. I don’t feel like there’s any certain fighter I’m targeting, but Gervonta Davis, Leo Santa Cruz and Jamel Herring would all be great fights for me. Beating them would help me become ‘the guy’ in the division.”
Colbert’s rise continued in his last fight, as he scored a 10Th-round knockdown against former champion Jezreel Corrales on his way to a decision win while showing an impressive array of skills against a fighter determined to slow the action through holding and other veteran tricks.
“Against Corrales I learned not to rush,”Diris Colbert. “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. I can’t just go rush in there and expect everyone to get knocked out. I had to take my time, do what I do best and stick to my game plan.”
In the 26-year-old Arboleda, Colbert will be presented with another rising 130-pound contender with his own sights set on emerging amongst the elite in the division. Arboleda has won five of his last six fights by stoppage and most recently dropped Jayson Velez on his way to a decision victory in February on SHOWTIME.
“Come December 12, Mi estas preta por kio ajn li alportas,”Diris Colbert. “I expect him to bring pressure and ‘try’ to make me tired because that’s the only chance he has. He can’t outbox me. That’s not happening. But I love to bang inside and I’m ready for whatever he does. I hope he doesn’t run or clinch me because I’d love to get the knockout and get him out of there early.”
The Brooklyn-native Colbert has continued to work with his longtime coach Aureliano Sosa in his hometown through the difficulties of the pandemic. Those difficulties have led to Colbert sparring with larger welterweight and super welterweights in camp, which Colbert believes could help him with the power Arboleda will bring into the fight.
“Training camp has been going great for the most part,”Diris Colbert. “It’s just been a little hard finding sparring partners. But because it’s been difficult to find fighters at my weight I’ve actually been sparring with 147 and 154-pound fighters. I honestly love that because it prepares me better, and who’s to say that Arboleda won’t have power like them? I’m on weight now, Tamen, and ready to put on a show on December 12.”
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PRI COLBERT VS. GROVE Colbert vs. Arboleda vidos du el la ĉefaj batalantoj en la 130-funta dividado renkontiĝi kiam nevenkita provizora WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris "Primetime" Colbert alfrontas la malfacilan baton Jaime Arboleda En la #?efa evento de SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALA Eldono Sabato, Decembro 12 #?E 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT vivas SHOWTIME de Mohegan Sun Arena en Uncasville, Conn., en evento prezentita de ĉefaj boksaj ĉampionoj.
La triobla kapo vidos altiĝantan super malpezan fenomenon Richardson Hitchins akceptante la plej malfacilan provon de sia juna kariero, ĉar li alfrontas iaman mondĉampionon Argenis Mendez en la 10-raŭnda kunĉefa okazaĵo kaj mezapezaj defiantoj Ronald Ellis Kaj Matt Korobov batalo en la 10-raŭnda televidelsendmalfermaĵo. La evento estas antaŭenigita de TGB Promotions kaj Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs.. Mendez estas kunhelpata de Mayweather Promotions. Por pli da informa vizito www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, sekvi sur Pepi @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions kaj @MayweatherPromo, ĉe Instagram @ ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss kaj @MayweatherPromotions, aŭ fariĝi fervorulo sur Facebook ĉe Www.facebook.com/shoboxing Kaj https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
"Mi vere kredas, ke mi estas la plej bona kaj venanta batalanto en la ludo"
Nevenkita Leviĝanta Super Malpeza Prospect Hitchins Bataloj kontraŭ Iama Ĉampiono Argenis Méndez En Kunĉefa Evento Vive ĉe SHOWTIME? #?I tiu sabato, Decembro 12 Klako HERE por Fotoj de Mayweather Promotions NOV-JORKO – Decembro 7, 2020 – Nevenkita altiĝanta perspektivo Richardson Hitchins dividis detalojn pri sia trejnejo, inkluzive de montriloj kaj instigo li ricevis de Floyd Mayweather kaj Gervonta Davis, antaŭ lia supermalpeza konflikto kontraŭ iama mondĉampiono Argenis Mendez vivu ĉe SHOWTIME ĉi-sabate, Decembro 12 #?E 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT en okazaĵo prezentita fare de Premier Boxing Champions de Mohegan Sun Arena en Uncasville, Conn.
"Floyd ege helpis min dum mi estis reen en Las Vegas,”Diris Hitchins. “Mi jam havas la bazojn kiel batalanto, sed li montris al mi malgrandajn aferojn ĉi tie kaj tie kaj ekzercojn, kiujn mi kunportis hejmen dum mi trejnas por ĉi tiu batalo.. Mi ne estas timema pri mia kapablo kiel batalanto, ĉar mi vere kredas, ke mi estas la plej bona batalanto en la ludo, do ĉi tiuj estas la speco de bataloj kiujn mi bezonas por montri al la mondo kiu estas Richardson Hitchins.
"Gervonta estis instrumenta en pasintaj bataltendaroj ankaŭ, kaj li estas la speco de homo, kiun vi bezonas. Li puŝas vin iri pli forte. Ni iras kap-al-kapa provante superi unu la alian, kaj tio estas la speco de konkurado kiu estas bezonata por vere esti la plej bona."
Malgraŭ trejnado dum la pandemio, Hitchins povis resti sur tasko kaj survoje dum sia tendaro kiu komenciĝis en Las Vegas antaŭ finiĝi en sia indiĝena Broklino sub la gvidado de lia ĉeftrejnisto Lenny Wilson..
“La afero pri mi estas, Mi estas koncentrita negrave kio,”Diris Hitchins. "Mi ne demetas" post miaj bataloj. Mi restas en formo la tutan jaron; Mi ne bezonas prepariĝi pri kondiĉado aŭ refari mian korpon ĉar ĉi tio estas mia laboro. Mi prenas mian laboron tre serioze. La disciplino kiun Floyd havis dum sia kariero estas la sama disciplino kiun mi havas. Mi rigardis miajn idolojn kaj prenis aferojn de ili, por ke mi povu min venki.
"Mi ne pensas, ke la pandemio aŭ la ferioj nepre ŝanĝis mian trejnadon. Mi ankoraŭ havas aliron al mia gimnazio. Estas nenio, kio malhelpos mian manieron fariĝi bonega. La pandemio ne malrapidigas min, estas nur alia vojbaro testi mian dediĉon al la sporto."
La 23-jaraĝa Hitchins reprezentis Haition ĉe la 2016 Olimpikoj kaj revenos al la ringo post debuto en 2020 kun 10-raŭnda decidvenko super Nicholas DeLomba en februaro. Ĝi estis la dua 10-raŭnda decida venko de Hitchins post kiam lia antaŭa batalo vidis lin plej bone sekvi Kevin Johnson 10 rondoj en novembro 2019.
"Mi ofte pensas reen al mia batalo kontraŭ Kevin Johnson, li estas hardita batalanto kaj li estas tiu, kiun mi povas memcerte diri, alportis la plej bonan el mi,”Diris Hitchins. "Tiuj estas la bataloj, kiuj igas min rigardi malantaŭen kaj rigardi atente la aferojn pri kiuj mi devas labori. Tiu batalo ankaŭ montris al mi, ke neniu estu preteratentita, do enirante ĉi tiun batalon kontraŭ Mendez, Mi ne preteratentas lin."
Méndez prezentas la plej plenumeblan kontraŭulon de la juna kariero de Hitchins. La 34-jara iama ĉampiono plej lastatempe kontraŭbatalis Juan Heráldez kaj Anthony Peterson al remizoj. 2019, kaj gajnis venkojn super Eddie Ramirez kaj Ivan Redkach antaŭ tio. Por Hitchins, la forta resumo de lia kontraŭulo estas io, kion li ĝuas kiel mezurbastono por sia progreso.
“Li estas veterano, li estis tie kun multaj malmolaj uloj kaj li estas iama mondĉampiono, do li klare havas kapablon, kiun mi pensas, ke mi devas alfronti ĉi-momente en mia kariero,”Diris Hitchins. “Mi bezonas tiujn grandajn batalojn. Li estas pli maljuna nun, sed mi sentas, ke li en sia floro ankoraŭ ne povis tuŝi mian kapablon. Estas mia tasko pruvi tion.
"Mi scias, ke ĉi tio ne estos facila batalo, sed mi estos preta por ĉio, kion li alportos. Mia instigo estas esti pli ol ordinara. Mi plenumos miajn celojn kiam ĉi tio ĉio estos dirita kaj farita, kaj honeste, Mi nur atendas, ke ĉi tiu batalo venos, por ke mi povu montri tion. Ĉu ĝi estas Méndez, aŭ kiu ajn, la konvinko kiun mi havas kaj kiel mi sentas pri mi mem estas pli forta ol io ajn staranta antaŭ mi en tiu ringo.”
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PRI COLBERT VS. GROVE Colbert vs. Arboleda vidos du el la ĉefaj batalantoj en la 130-funta dividado renkontiĝi kiam nevenkita provizora WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris "Primetime" Colbert alfrontas la malfacilan baton Jaime Arboleda En la #?efa evento de SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALA Eldono Sabato, Decembro 12 #?E 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT vivas SHOWTIME de Mohegan Sun Arena en Uncasville, Conn., en evento prezentita de ĉefaj boksaj ĉampionoj.
La triobla kapo vidos altiĝantan super malpezan fenomenon Richardson Hitchins akceptante la plej malfacilan provon de sia juna kariero, ĉar li alfrontas iaman mondĉampionon Argenis Mendez en la 10-raŭnda kunĉefa okazaĵo kaj mezapezaj defiantoj Ronald Ellis Kaj Matt Korobov batalo en la 10-raŭnda televidelsendmalfermaĵo. La evento estas antaŭenigita de TGB Promotions kaj Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs.. Mendez estas kunhelpata de Mayweather Promotions. Por pli da informa vizito www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, sekvi sur Pepi @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions kaj @MayweatherPromo, ĉe Instagram @ ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss kaj @MayweatherPromotions, aŭ fariĝi fervorulo sur Facebook ĉe Www.facebook.com/shoboxing Kaj https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
“Mi havas la saman malsaton nun, kiel antaŭ ol mi gajnis la titolojn,” Spence
“Ni donos ĝin 110% kaj prenu ĉi tiujn titolojn de li en lia hejmurbo,” Garcia
Unuigita Veltera Monda Ĉampiono Errol Spence Jr.. Danny Garcia-Ĉampiono de Dua Divizio Alfrontas Eventon laŭspektapaga laŭspekta FOX Sports PBC, Decembro 5 De AT&T Stadiono En Arlington, Teksaso
ARLINGTON, TX. (Novembro 10, 2020) – Unuigita veltera mondĉampiono Errol “La Vero” Spence Jr. kaj du-divizia mondĉampiono Danny “Rapida” Garcia antaŭprezentis sian tre atendatan FO-Sportan PBC-Laŭspektan eventon dum virtuala gazetara konferenco marde dum ili preparas sin sabate, Decembro 5 de AT&T-Stadiono en Arlington, Teksaso.
Al Spence aliĝis dum la evento lia delonga trejnisto Derrick James, dum Garcia estis akompanata de sia patro kaj trejnisto Anĝelo garcia.
Biletoj por la viva evento, kiu estas promociita de TGB Promotions, Rabatreklamoj Man Down kaj Reklamoj DSG, Estas sur vendo nun, kaj aĉeteblas ĉe SeatGeek.com, la Oficiala Bileta Provizanto de AT&T Stadiono.
Jen kion diris la partoprenantoj de la gazetara konferenco marde:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“Mi sentas min benita kaj preta ekiri. Mi sentas min kiel 100% Fizike. Ni tre trejnis kaj fokusiĝis. Mi ne povas atendi por doni al miaj hejmurbaj fanoj ion ĝojigan, kiam mi defendos mian titolon kontraŭ granda kontraŭulo.
“Mi ne volis agordi batalojn. Mi volis iun malmolan kaj kiu povus peli min ĝis la limo, do mi povas ree esti Errol Spence Jr.. Mi donos bonegan prezentadon kaj aŭdos 'kaj ankoraŭ’ decembro 5.
“Mi elektis Danny Garcia, por ke mi povu sukcesi. Mi ankoraŭ estas la ĉefa hundo en la divido. Batalante kontraŭ Danny montros, kiel granda batalanto mi estas.
“La paĉjo de Daĉjo akcelas min paroli pri sia filo venanta antaŭen, ĵetante multajn stampilojn kaj forprenante de mi la zonojn. Do mi estos preta por ĉio, kion Danny alportos al la ringo. Mi ne eniros en iujn kapajn ludojn kiel kun Shawn Porter. Mi batalis la ludon de Shawn kaj batis lin ĉe sia propra ludo. Mi scias, ke Anĝelo volas, ke mi staru tie kaj interbatiĝu kun Danny, sed mi faros kion mi devas fari por gajni la batalon.
“Dependas de mi fari grandan plaŭdon reveni de mia aŭtoakcidento. Lesser opponents were for before I became champion. I finally got to the top, where I can fight the big names, so I’m not going backward. These are the guys I’ve wanted to fight forever.
“I definitely learn more from Danny’s wins. He has a lot of great wins. You learn a lot from all different kinds of fights. I’m a student of the game and a fan of the sport. All I do anyway is watch boxing. So I’m very familiar with Danny’s wins and losses.
“The accident just made me hungrier and even more focused. I have the same hunger now that I had before I won the title. I’m coming into camp much lighter and it’s helping me have an even better camp.
“I’m the champ, Kaj fine de la tago, I can just fight. When it gets down to the wire, I know how to dig down deep and come out on top.
“It means everything to be fighting at home, especially with everyone going through the pandemic. I just want everyone who comes out to be safe and follow the protocols, and we’ll make it a great night.”
DANNY GARCIA
“Camp has been going great. My weight is good and I feel like we’re ahead of schedule. Now we’re just taking it one day at a time. I’m excited to be in this position to fight for the title again.
“On December 5, no stone will be unturned. Ni donos ĝin 110% kaj prenu ĉi tiujn titolojn de li en lia hejmurbo.
“I’ve been an underdog my whole career. I’m used to playing that role. I just have to go in there and be myself. I have to believe in myself 100% and fight round by round. I’m going to show what a true champion is made of.
“After the Garcia and Porter fights, I saw some holes in his game and I knew it would be a good opportunity to become champion again. These type of fights bring out the best in Danny Garcia. They give me the extra motivation that I need and that’s why I wanted it.
“I thought Spence was the bigger and better man against Mikey Garcia. Mikey has great skills, but Errol had size and let his hands go. It made Mikey freeze, so he didn’t take any risks. He did land some good counterpunches, and those are the kind of things that I’m taking into consideration during this camp.
“My job is to fight. I can’t go in there and worry about judges. They’re going to do what they do. My job is to put in the work in the gym so that I’m ready on fight night. I have to go in there and win rounds and win the fight.
“I know that I’m a great fighter. I’ve been in these type of fights before. I know what I’m made of. As long as I’m mentally and physically at my best, nobody can beat me. I’m a dangerous man when I have this focus.
“We’re taking this fight like Errol is 100%. We’re not banking on anything hindering him. We’re taking this as seriously as possible. We wanted this fight a long time ago, but we just had to stay focused. Now the fight is finally here and I feel like we’re going to have a great performance.
“I believe that I do everything great. I can bang inside and box. That’s why I’m a three-time world champion. I’ve faced every style imaginable and I’ve come out on top.”
Derrick JAMES, Spence la Trejnisto
“Training camp has been really good. We’ve been putting in the hard work since March. Everything is coming together leading up to December 5. We took our time and it was a gradual process getting to this point. He was already in shape by the time this camp started so we had a great head start.
“Even when Errol was getting back into his rhythm, he was still looking good. But you could see the improvement day after day as he got more comfortable being back. Everyone will see on December 5 who Errol Spence Jr. really is.
“It’s great to be able to fight at home against a fighter like Danny. Putting on a great performance will build Errol’s legend and his stock will continue to rise. Errol has always been able to handle fighting in front of his hometown fans. We love everything that the city brings us and we feed off that energy in the ring.”
ANĜELO GARCIA, Garcia’s Father & Trejnisto
“Everything has been perfect in camp. You can see how good he’s looking right now. Danny would be ready to go tomorrow if we had to. It’s going to be a great night for me and Danny. Not taking anything from anybody, but we’re coming to take those titles.
“I never look at opponent’s tapes from past fights. We’re not going to learn anything from that. When I train Danny, I focus on Danny. All I know is how to make Danny better. We’re going to dictate the fight and be on top of Errol. We’re not going to fight like Mikey Garcia did and run all night.
“This time around, we’re not going to leave it in the judges’ hands. We chose to go fight him in Dallas. Danny made that call. Fine de la tago, Danny just has to go in there and do his thing.”
TOM BROWN, Prezidanto de TGB Promotions
“Errol Spence Jr. #Kontra?. Danny Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of this year and it is a fight that will determine who is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
“This will be a tremendous night of boxing and it will be at the home of the best pro sports franchise in the world, AT&T Stadiono. This is the perfect host for a matchup with two fighters in their prime, both ready to put their legacies on the line.
“Spence is one of the most talked about fighters in the sport. Many consider him to be the best fighter in the world, and with good reason. He wants to be challenged and this is the type of fight that elevates our sport.
“Danny Garcia is a throwback fighter. He’s one of the most skilled and battle tested fighters in our sport. What he did at 140 Funtoj, before moving up, was simply amazing. Putting these two together will bring back memories of great welterweight battles of the past.”
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ABOUT SPENCE VS. GARCIA Spence vs. Garcia will see unified welterweight world championErrol “La Vero” Spence Jr. duel two-division world championDanny “Rapida” Garcia in the blockbuster main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Decembro 5 at AT&T-Stadiono en Arlington, Teksaso.
The pay-per-view begins at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT and features unbeaten super welterweight sensationSebastian “The Towering Inferno” FundoraPrenanta sur Georgo Cota in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. The lineup will also see all-action contendersJosesito “The Riverside Rocky” Lopez Kaj Francisco “Chia” Santana squaring-off in a 10-round welterweight affair, plus former championJulio Cejafaces featherweight contenderEduardo Ramirezin a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view.
Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Krome, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 sur satelito radioaparatoj kaj en la SiriusXM app.
GERVONTA DAVIS SCORES KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE OVER LEO SANTA CRUZ TO WIN TITLES IN TWO WEIGHT DIVISIONS SATURDAY NIGHT ONSHOWTIME PPV?
Mario Barrios Retains WBA Super Lightweight Title with KO Over Ryan Karl; Regis Prograis and Isaac Cruz Both Score Stoppage Victories
Delayed Telecast of Tonight’s Main and Co-Main Event Will Air Exclusively on SHOWTIME? Sabate, Novembro 7 #?E 9 P.M. ETa/PT
Klako HERE por fotoj de Ester Lin / SHOWTIME Klako HERE por Fotoj de Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
SAN ANTONIO – Novembro 1, 2020 – Gervonta “Tanko” Davis delivered a Knockout of the Year candidate over four-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in the most significant fight of his career, retaining his WBA Lightweight title and picking up the WBA Super Featherweight title Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV?at the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. It was the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March with an announced crowd of 9,024.
It was both fighters’ pay-per-view main event debut, and Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) and Santa Cruz (37-2-1, 19 KOs) delivered an all-action war that had the fans on their feet from start to finish. La batalo, which was contested at 130 Funtoj, saw both fighters stand in the pocket and press the action. It was in the sixth round when the defining moment of the night occurred, as Davis found an opening to land his trademark left uppercut, a knockout shot which Santa Cruz never saw coming. Davis proved that he is one of the most powerful punchers in the sport, stunning the crowd. Watch the KOHERE.
“The uppercut wasn’t the key coming into the fight, but I adapted to what he was bringing,” said Baltimore’s Davis. “I knew he was taller and crouching down and moving forward. Once he moved forward, I tried to jab and make him run into the shot. He was right there for it. He punches, but he doesn’t try to get out of the way. There was nowhere for him to go on that knockout because I got him into the corner.
The power and body attack of the 25-year-old Davis was the difference as he landed 55 percent of his power punches to 29 percent for Santa Cruz, who was having his best round of the fight in the sixth round prior to the defining punch. The stronger Davis lured the 32-year-old Santa Cruz into a firefight as 34 of Davis’ 84 landed punches were body shots.
“Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter,” said Davis, who is promoted by all-time great Floyd Mayweather. “He came ready for me. I was just the better fighter tonight. I want to maintain both belts. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, we’ll go with it. I’m not ducking or dodging anybody. I’m a pay-per-view star. Everybody knows I’m number one and I showed it tonight.”
“We didn’t get the win, but I’m okay,” said Santa Cruz, who was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.
Davis #kontra?. Santa Cruz was a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes were at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, Kaj la 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.
En la co-#?efa?o, San Antonio’s hometown favorite Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact and retained his WBA Super Lightweight title with a sixth-round KO over a game and bloodied Ryan Karl (18-3, 12 KOs) on Halloween night. Watch the KOHERE.
The fight broke open in the sixth round when Barrios landed a straight right hand that sent Karl down for just the third time in his career. Karl’s problems were further exasperated after an accidental clash of heads created a brutal cut on his forehead which proved to be too much to cope with. The 25-year-old Barrios smelled blood and closed the show in emphatic fashion, landing a left hook that sent Karl down and out at 2:23 of the sixth round. At the time of the stoppage, Barrios was ahead on all three scorecards (48-47 Kaj 49-46 Dufoje).
In the all-important sixth round, Barrios landed 29 De lia 58 power punches against a very tough Karl, kiu ĵetis 60 punches per round but landed just 18 percent of those punches.
“This fight is for everybody who came out here in San Antonio tonight,” said Barrios following the win. “I told them we’d get this first title defense, and I hope everyone enjoyed it. I was just being patient and picking my shots. I started to really land them and got him out of there. I was ready to go a hard 12 Rondoj, but my patience helped me get him out of there. I listened to what Virgil [Hunter] was telling me in the corner. It was great to get the job done here at home”
“I feel fine but it was a hard shot that I got hit with,” said Milano, Teksaso’ “Vakero” Karl. “It was a tough, good, close fight. It was a good headbutt. I was bleeding pretty good but overall I feel fine. I’m not a sore loser. Mi venas batali, that’s what I expected. So congratulations to Mario on the win. We’ll move on from here.”
Former world champion Regis Prograis (25-1, 21 KOs) took the first step to getting back on top of the 140-pound division, scoring a third-round stoppage of Juan Heraldez (16-1-1, 10 KOs) in the second bout of the night. Watch the stoppageHERE.
En la tria raŭndo, the fight changed in an instant as Prograis took advantage of Heraldez keeping his hands too low by landing his most dangerous weapon, a dynamite left hook that sent Heraldez sprawling to the canvas. When Heraldez got back to his feet, Prograis, who was born and raised in New Orleans but now fights out of Katy, Teksaso, sensed his opponent was in danger and pounced on Heraldez, forcing referee Rafael Ramos to step in and stop the action at 1:23 of round number three.
Vendrede, Prograis, who lost a 140-pound title unification fight to Josh Taylor last October, weighed in over the 140-pound limit.
“I’ve been out of the ring for a year so I think that had some effect on me not making weight,” said the 31-year-old Prograis. “There’s no excuses, but the bubble also had some effect. Mainly it was the layoff though. My body wasn’t adjusted to making the weight again.
In the buildup to the fight, Prograis repeatedly stated he felt he was still the best in the world at 140 pounds and vowed to get his belt back.
“I still feel like I’m the best at 140,” Prograis reiterated to SHOWTIME’s Mauro Ranallo following the fight. “I’m going to keep proving it every time I fight. Me and Josh Taylor had a close fight, and I think if it had happened in the U.S. I would have won. We know that one day we’ll have to rematch at 140 or 147.”
The Las Vegas-based Heraldez, who is signed to Mayweather Promotions, was disappointed he didn’t get the chance to continue the fight despite landing just 12 total punches landed compared to Prograis’ 35.
“I just thought it was an early stoppage,” Li diris. “I was just getting warm, loose. He stunned me, but I don’t think they should’ve stopped the fight.”
In the pay-per-view telecast opener, Mexico City’s Isaac Cruz (20-1-1, 15 KOs) wasted no time in getting the fans on their feet, scoring a stunning first-round knockout of Diego Magdaleno (32-4, 13 KOs) Nur 53 seconds into the night’s action. Watch the KOHERE.
The diminutive but powerful Cruz came out swinging immediately after hearing the opening bell, using his vicious uppercut to knock down the 34-year-old Magdaleno for the 11Thtime in his career inside of 30 Sekundoj. Nur 20 seconds after Magdaleno got to his feet, Cruz again unleashed a barrage of punches with Magdaleno against the ropes, finishing him off with back-to-back right uppercuts. In a short night of work, Cruz managed to land 21 De 31 Stampiloj, 20 of which were power shots.
With the win in the IBF Title Eliminator, Cruz puts himself in position to challenge lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez down the line.
“The new Mike Tyson from Mexico was born tonight,” said the 22-year-old Cruz. “I thought it would go longer, but my natural instinct is always to go for it in the first round. I have confidence that I could win the world title right now. I thought it was a statement win. From now on, hopefully everyone will know my name and I’ll get the big fights. I would love a Teofimo Lopez fight. I’m very motivated right now. If he’s tough enough to take it, bring it on.”
The announce team for the SHOWTIME PPV telecast was led by the most experienced and decorated boxing team on television. Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer served as host for the evening. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and four-time world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Krome, former world champion Raúl Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SUKO).
The executive producer of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast is four-time Emmy award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director is Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy. The pair has been guiding SHOWTIME Sports’ flagship series SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING?since its inception in 1986 and has produced the three highest-grossing pay-per-view events of all time (Mayweather-Pacquiao, Mayweather-McGregor, Mayweather-Canelo).
Davis #kontra?. Santa Cruz was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB-Reklamoj, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club.
“I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sporton Saturday night,? – Davis “Everyone has their opinion on this fight. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong,? – Santa Cruz Three-Time World Champion Davis and Four-Division World Champion Santa Cruz To Meet in Halloween Thriller at Alamodome in San Antonio Headlining SHOWTIME PPV? #?I tiu sabato, Oktobro 31 in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Klako HERE por fotoj de Ester Lin / SHOWTIME? Klako HERE por Fotoj de Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions SAN ANTONIO, TX – Oktobro 29, 2020 – Three-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand four-division championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzsquared off at a final press conference Thursday to preview their highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV (9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT) main event showdown taking place this Saturday, Oktobro 31 from Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Two of the sport’s most electrifying fighters, Davis and Santa Cruz will battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships in a matchup that pits the prodigious power of Davis against the unrelenting pressure of Santa Cruz.
Davis #kontra?. Santa Cruz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB-Reklamoj, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Por pli da informo, Vizito Alamodome.com.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“My team and I decided to move our camp to Las Vegas so we could have a perfect camp. We spent 15 weeks in training, so I’m well prepared. Hopefully Leo is well prepared and we give the fans what they want to see.
“We know Leo is going to come with a lot of punches and I’m going to be explosive. It’s all about giving fans a treat. I’m grateful to be in this position and I’m ready. Saturday night is going to be a memorable night.
“Not to take anything from him, Yuriorkis Gamboa was just trying to survive against me. It’s harder to get punches off when someone isn’t trying to bring the fight. I know Leo is going to come to fight. I think this performance is going to put me up to the next level.
“I don’t think I have to knock him out, I just have to go out there and be great. Forget everything else, I just have to go out there and show everyone that I’m the top guy in the boxing world. That’s my main goal.
“Michael Jordan used to read the paper and do what they said he couldn’t do. That’s what I’m doing. I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport on Saturday night.
“Leo is going to come to fight and it’s just about me stepping up and doing what I do best. You can see the potential in a fighter from the outside, but you have to see it actually come out in a fight to believe it. That’s the position I’m in. Everyone knows I’m great, I just have to show it.
“Leo has shown that he’s a top tier fighter, and he’s going up against an explosive, powerful fighter like myself. I think the winner should be in the top 10 of the pound-for-pound list.
“Floyd Mayweather has just told me to stay focused despite everything that comes with pay-per-view week. I have to get the job done first, but also do everything that comes with being the next pay-per-view star.
“I’m one of those fighters that knows how to focus when I have something big in front of me. None of the great fighters before me have frozen up when it’s crunch time. I’ve always been able to focus when big things are on the line. That’s what I did for this training camp.
“I’m not really focused on anyone who isn’t Leo Santa Cruz. I can’t overlook Leo. As far as any other fighter out there, they just don’t matter to me right now. I’ll prove it along the way. This is one step closer to proving the point I want to prove.”
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“This is what I’ve always dreamed of. When I was a little boy, I wanted to be on this stage. I’m living that dream and I’m very happy and excited. I never thought I’d accomplish it. I thought it was like winning the lottery. But thanks to the fans, I’m here where I’m at.
“I’m facing the best fighter in the division. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. I have to go against the best fighter. I wanted to challenge myself. I know this is a dangerous fight for me, but I want to test myself.
“We’ve both suffered and been through a lot to get here. Neither of us wants to go back to where we started. So I know we’re both going to give a great fight to the fans.
“I have the heart of a Mexican warrior. My dad has told me to fight a smart fight, but even though he’s going to say that, there’s a good chance I end up brawling with him at times. No matter what, we’re going to find a way to beat him.
“I don’t really worry about being the underdog. Everyone has their opinion. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong. I trained hard to go out there and do that Saturday.
“Gervonta is the best opponent I’ve faced. He’s the strongest fighter I’ll have faced. The Abner Mares and Carl Frampton fights were great experience for this kind of fight. I learned a lot from those four fights and since then I’ve learned a lot more.
“It would mean the world to me to become a five-division champion. It would be another dream come true. I would put the Santa Cruz last name right up there with the best.
“Gervonta is a big guy and I know he’s going to come hit hard. But I’ve trained with bigger guys all camp and I’ve been able to take everything thrown at me.
“The fans want you to go and make it a back and forth war. I know against Gervonta I have to fight smart. I’m going to just try as hard as I can to listen to my father’s advice.
“I definitely took this fight to quiet the critics. People said I didn’t want to fight the big names. So I went after the biggest challenge in the division and that’s Gervonta Davis.
“I leave the opinions to the fans and media. My job is to get the win and give the fans a great fight. I’m going to give it my best and leave it all in the ring.”
CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Trainer
“Camp has been great. It was unbelievable. I really appreciate the work that he put in. I can’t wait to see Tank in the ring. I’m looking forward to great performances from both fighters.
“’Tank’ accomplished a lot of things that I’ve asked him to do, but this is the pinnacle of them all right here. Both of these families have walked the same line with different trails. They both have a chance to become greats with this win.
“Every time I look at ‘Tank’ now, I flash back to those younger years in the gym with him as a child. Now he’s the man I’ve always looked at him to be. He’s a family man, business man and a wonderful fighter. It’s amazing to see one of my boys all grown up.”
JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’s Father and Trainer
“We had a really good training camp and understand the importance of this fight. Leo is fully prepared for this fight on Saturday and I expect him to have a great performance.
“I’m very thankful to be here. I’m so happy to be here with my son for such a big fight and be able to guide him and help him accomplish his dream.
“We know that Davis is a very strong and accomplished fighter. But Leo has just used it to motivate him in the gym every day and you’ll be able to see that on Saturday.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Prezidanto, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Retoj Inc.
“One of the biggest reasons I love boxing is because we get to witness young men, like ‘Tank’ Davis and Leo Santa Cruz, develop and mature right in front of our eyes. This is our ninth fight with ‘Tank’ and 13Thwith Leo. We have seen them mature as fighters and we have seen them mature as young men. We’ve seen them struggle, sweat, and triumph. We’ve seen them become fathers.”
“I remember the first time I met ‘Tank’, it was April 2016 En #Va?ingtono, D.C. He was on the non-televised undercard of an Adrien Broner fight. He had already fought, he came over during the telecast and Floyd introduced him. I remember his very words, ‘This is my young fighter. Watch out for this kid.’ And we’ve been watching ever since.
“I remember the first time I met Leo was in June 2012. Shortly before his first world title fight. He was a very humble, quiet, soft spoken, almost shy young men. Very different from the guy that I saw in the ring about 48 hours after that. The point is, we’ve been along for the journey of these young men.
“They have been battling the odds, literally since birth. We were lucky enough to spend time with them during#?IU ALIRAS. They opened their hearts, their minds, and themselves to share their stories. The thing I’ve heard most is that the difficulty about this fight is not whether people want to watch it or whether they’re going to buy it, it’s who they’re going to root for. Because if you know these young men’s stories, what they’ve gone through, and what they’ve experienced, it is incredible.
“The bottom line is in these two young men we have two of the most accomplished and popular young fighters in the sport today. Leo has been a champion almost consistently since 2012. ‘Tank’ had sellouts or near sellouts in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Atlanta, just last year. We have got these two accomplished young men fighting on Saturday night. You have to respect their journey, where they come from, and respect the teams that come around him.
“We do know what’s going to happen on Saturday night. Leo is going to come into the ring, throw a lot of punches and show an activity rate that’s unlike just about anybody else in the sport. ‘Tank’ is going to show the power, rapido, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Beyond that, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”
ABOUT DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis #kontra?. Santa Cruz will see three-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzbattle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktobro 31 (9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Teksaso.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heráldez in a 10-round showdown. En la teleelsenda malfermilo, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.
Former World Champion Lipinets Battles Unbeaten Custio Clayton for Interim IBF Welterweight Title Viva sur SHOWTIME? Sabato, Oktobro 24 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event NOV-JORKO (Oktobro 20, 2020) – Even with a change in date and then opponent, Eksa monda #?ampiono Sergey Lipinets remains supremely confident in his training camp and overall preparations as he prepares to take on unbeatenCustio Clayton for the Interim IBF Welterweight Title live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Oktobro 24 (9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT) headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
“We never missed a beat in preparation, even with the opponent change,” said Lipinets. “My fight with Kudratillo Abdukakhorov was on and off for so long that I already had an idea that he was going to be forced to back out, so I wasn’t shocked. I don’t really care, Tamen. Whoever I have to fight I’m ready to fight, so I didn’t consider backing out of fighting for even one second.”
Lipinets credits his trainer, the renowned Joe Goossen, for helping his fighter mentally through the changes, in addition to the physical training they have undertook heading into the fight.
“Having Joe Goossen is like having a psychiatrist as well as a trainer,” said Lipinets. “He’s been extremely helpful about how to approach all of this. Joe helped me stay calm and understand that something good can always come from a bad or difficult situation, and because of that, I never lost focus.”
Clayton is a Canadian Olympian with an unblemished pro resume heading into this showdown. While Lipinets notes that there are differences in the fighting styles between Abdukakhorov and Clayton, none of it changes his intent on October 24.
“I know that Clayton has a great amateur background,” said Lipinets. “I’ve checked out his style, and the main difference is that Abdukakhorov is more active and Clayton is more accurate. Abdukakhorov is also a little more aggressive and Clayton is more patient.
“I don’t think one is tougher or easier than the other. I think that anyone fighting at this level is a difficult opponent. Abdukakhorov moves around more and can be more awkward with the different styles he uses. Both are very tough guys, but I’m ready for Clayton and focused only on him at this point.”
Despite his sole focus on Clayton, Lipinets knows that this fight brings a big opportunity to make a loud proclamation to the rest of the stacked welterweight division with a big performance to capture the interim IBF title.
“I’m prepared to make one statement – I belong here,” said Lipinets. “I want to fight the best. I want to make my imprint on this sport and build my legacy. I’ve had to do it the hard way, but I’m not complaining. I fought for my first championship in just my 13Thpro fight. I believe that I belong right there at the top of this sport. People need to start mentioning my name with the top guys and after this fight they’ll have to. You can’t look past me anymore.”
# # # ABOUT LIPINETS VS. CLAYTON Lipinets vs. Clayton will see former world championSergey Lipinets face unbeatenCustio Clayton for the Interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Oktobro 24 from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. en evento prezentita de ĉefaj boksaj ĉampionoj.
The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will begin at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT and will see undefeated contenderXavier Martínezbattle hard-hittingClaudio “The Matrix” Marreroin a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Rising super lightweightMalik “Iceman” Hawkinswill duel knockout artistSubriel Matíasin a 10-round showdown to kick off the televised action.
The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, Lee Baxter Promotions and Mayweather Promotions.
“On October 31 everyone will see what I’m capable of,? – Heroldo Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV?ActionSaturday, Oktobro 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions NOV-JORKO – Oktobro 16, 2020 – Nevenkita supermalpeza defianto Juan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former championRegis “Rougarou” PrograisSabate, Oktobro 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV in a Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz live from Alamodome in San Antonio.
“It’s been a long eight-week camp preparing for Prograis,” said Heraldez. “We’re fighting a different style of fighter, which is a good thing because he’s the type of fighter who comes to fight. A style like this makes it easier for me to train and prepare.
“Prograis has power, but you have to land it and that’s where my defense comes into play. My defense has always been a factor and it’s something we always tweak and find ways for me to be sharper. On paper his credentials are up there, but in the ring all of that goes out the door. When the bell rings, I’m not thinking about him being a former world champion. I fight and get the job done.”
Heraldez has adapted to the changes produced by training during the pandemic, and has been able to keep focused throughout camp. He credits the infrastructure at the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he trains in Las Vegas, for helping keep things running smoothly as he prepares to face his toughest opponent to date.
“The pandemic has had a slight effect on camp like it has with everything else,” said Heraldez. “There are so many protocols and safety measures, so you can’t just rotate sparring partners as easily as you could before. Adjusting to wearing a mask in the gym and getting tested constantly are things you learn to get used to. The Mayweather Boxing Club has done a great job of keeping the gym clean and safe for all of us. A lot of my stablemates are here in Las Vegas preparing for big fights, so it’s a great feeling knowing that we can come to a gym where safety is the top priority.”
The unbeaten Heraldez will return to the ring after fighting former world champion Argenis Mendez to a draw in May 2019 Sur SHOWTIME. Heraldez had put together an impressive string of victories dating back to a 2017 triumph over then-unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego, and included a knockout win over Eddie Ramirez in February 2019 leading into the Mendez fight. Heraldez has continued to fine-tune his arsenal heading into the Prograis fight.
“My team and I have been working on various things such as my jab, but most importantly where I am in the ring at all times,” said Heraldez. “My ring awareness has elevated this camp. My coach and I keep things old school, we don’t have a strength and conditioning coach, we work on the basics and get better at them each camp. Boxing is simple. Stick and move and don’t get hit. The training I get from Coach Otis Pimpleton covers so many things such as cardio, technique, ring IQ, ktp, so my job is just to listen to my team and trust them when I’m in camp and in the ring on fight night.”
While Heraldez is looking to improve on the draw in his last fight, Prograis will be seeking to bounce back from his first career defeat, a memorable 140-pound unification clash with Josh Taylor. With both fighters hungry for a win on October 31, Heraldez expects an exciting night for fans.
“On fight night, both of our styles are going to make for great action,” said Heraldez. “We both bring a lot to the ring. We’re both fighting to be the best, but on October 31, everyone will see what I’m capable of.” ABOUT DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis #kontra?. Santa Cruz will see three-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzbattle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktobro 31 (9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Teksaso.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. En la teleelsenda malfermilo, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB-Reklamoj, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Por pli da informo, Vizito Alamodome.com
Lightweight Contenders Magdaleno and Isaac Cruz Meet in Title Eliminator Opening SHOWTIME PPV? Sabato, Oktobro 31 from The Alamodome in San Antonio in Event Presented by Superegaj Boksaj #?ampiono KlakoHEREfor Magdaleno Training Video – Kredito: Armando Bareno NOV-JORKO – Oktobro 9, 2020 –Former world title challengerDiego Magdalenoshared insights into his training camp as he nears an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator bout againstIsaac Cruzthat kicks off SHOWTIME PPV (9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT) action on Saturday, Oktobro 31 from the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“This is my second fight working with ‘Bones’ Adams out of his gym in Las Vegas,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve actually known him since I was nine-years-old, so I consider him like my best friend. I trust him with my life. I’ve spent some time training for this fight in Scipio, Utah too, pulling hay bales and doing all sorts of interesting drills. I’ve gotten in some good sparring here in Vegas, and I even went out to California for some sparring, Tro.
“I was on one of the last fight cards pre-pandemic, and I’m honored to be on the first fight card with a live crowd since the pandemic began. It’s been a hectic year, but I’m happy with where things are for me heading into this fight. Coach Adams has been doing a great job with training, but he also handles my strength and conditioning. He’s got a huge gym with a lot of motivated fighters and it’s great to be around that kind of atmosphere. And my fiancé has been handling my nutrition for my last four fights. Tiel, it’s great to have her involved also.”
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. en februaro, dropping him in round seven on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision. He credits his team in training camp for the impressive performance against Dulay.
“I’ve always taken pride in being a professional, but I learned that I can be very dangerous with the right team around me,” said Magdaleno. “I went into that fight kind of being considered a steppingstone for Dulay, but I showed that I’m still a strong fighter. People counted me out and they made a mistake. I’m just super happy that I found Coach Adams and got a proper team organized around me. I was able to change people’s minds with just one fight. Now I’m in a title eliminator, and with a win on October 31, I’ll have my third shot at a world title.”
The 33-year-old has come up short in his most high-profile fights to date, dropping title bouts to Terry Flanagan and Roman Martinez, in addition to a 2019 loss against current lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez. With those experiences and an improved training structure around him, Magdaleno believes the lessons he’s taken from those fights will be instrumental going forward.
“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is to stay calm,” said Magdaleno. “When I start thinking too far ahead, that’s when things go wrong. Coach Adams has a great way of keeping me grounded and composed. He knows how to simplify things for me and communicate exactly what I need to do, which makes it less stressful for me. And we’ve done some other things, like correcting my footwork and the angles that I use.”
In the 22-year-old Cruz, Magdaleno will be opposed by a fast-rising and exciting Mexican fighter looking to make a mark in his biggest fight to date. With an 11-year age gap, Magdaleno plans to use his extensive experience to his advantage on October 31.
“Cruz is something I’ve seen before,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve fought lots of Mexican-style fighters like him who don’t have a lot of technical skill but possess a come-forward style. Tiel, I think I’ll be able to go back to what I know. I’ll just have to stay fluid and pick Cruz apart. He’s a guy who likes to fight on the inside and throw lots of overhand punches and hooks. I’ll break him down like I did my last opponent.”
Magdaleno will look to continue his career renaissance against Cruz and put himself back on track for another world title opportunity. With all that he’s been through during his career, Magdaleno remains highly motivated to prove critics wrong and achieve his goal of becoming a world champion.
“What I know is that when everyone counts you out, you just have to believe in yourself,” said Magdaleno. “When I decide to hang up the gloves, it’ll be because I want to, not because others say I should. I have my confidence back now and I’m very happy with where I’m going . Being one shot away from the title that I dreamed of as a child is a huge motivating factor for me. And I fight for my family, Tro. I’m a different person now. I’m more mature and I think I’ll be able to prove that to people in this fight.”
ABOUT DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis #kontra?. Santa Cruz will see three-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzbattle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Oktobro 31 (9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Teksaso.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. En la teleelsenda malfermilo, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB-Reklamoj, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Por pli da informo, VizitoAlamodome.com
“I’ll have a plan for whatever he brings to the table and get the win however I have to!? Former World Champion Lipinets Battles Unbeaten Kudratillo Abdukakhorov for Interim IBF Welterweight Title Viva sur SHOWTIME? Sabato, Oktobro 24 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event NOV-JORKO – Oktobro 8, 2020 – Iama mondĉampiono Sergey Lipinets has not let anything, be it the pandemic or a change in fight date, distract him from preparations for his battle against unbeatenKudratillo Abdukakhorov,as they fight for interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Oktobro 24 (9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT) en evento prezentita de ĉefaj boksaj ĉampionoj.
“I took the change in date like a champion, and I’ll do the same thing on October 24 that I would have done on October 10,” said Lipinets. “I’m very strong mentally, so there’s really no issue with the timing change. Training camp has been going great and I’m 100% ready for this one. I’ve been working with Joe Goossen and sparring with a lot of great fighters including Rashidi Ellis and Ronald Cruz.”
The 31-year-old Lipinets credits the renowned coach Goossen for the level of performance he has shown in the ring in the two years that they’ve worked together. The union between Lipinets and Goossen followed Lipinets’ run at 140-pounds, which saw him defeat Akihiro Kondo for the IBF Super Lightweight Championship on SHOWTIME in 2017 before losing the title by decision to Mikey Garcia the following year.
“My progression is totally attributed to working with Joe Goossen,” said Lipinets. “It’s like going from a high school education, then to college, and now I feel like I’m in graduate school. I’ve learned more with Joe than in all my previous time in the sport.
“Joe Goossen has taught me a lot about the short game and working on the inside. He’s also helped me with my lateral movement and made me way more durable. That’s all combined with my power increasing at 147 Funtoj. I’m ready to show all of it on October 24.”
Lipinets added two knockout victories to his ledger in 2019. In March he stopped two-division champion Lamont Peterson in a memorable firefight before blasting out Jayar Inson in the second-round in July. A win on October 24 not only puts Lipinets in line for the winner of the matchup between IBF and WBC Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. and two-division champion Danny Garcia, but also will help solidify his spot amongst the best in the star-studded 147-pound weight class. Tamen, these potential high-profile matchups don’t take anything away from his focus heading into his upcoming fight.
“I don’t really think about the other top welterweight fighters like Errol Spence Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Danny Garcia, Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter or Terence Crawford,” said Lipinets. “In order to get to them, I have to win on October 24. Then everything else will fall into place. The top guys will fight me when they have to. That’s been the story of my career. Nobody has fought me because they wanted to, but usually because they had to.”
The unbeaten Abdukakhorov presents a challenge that Lipinets embraces. Abdukakhorov enters this fight after a victory over former champion Luis Collazo in addition extensive amateur experience that Lipinets knows will make him a formidable opponent when they square off October 24.
“Nobody is at the top of the IBF rankings for nothing,” said Lipinets. “Abdukakhorov had a successful amateur career with a lot of fights. He moves fast and knows his way around the ring. I know he’s tough, strong and he’ll do his best to stay in there with me. But I’m going to box him, fight at a distance if I have to, and pile up points against him. I expect a great fight. I’ll have a plan for whatever he brings to the table and get the win however I have to!?
ABOUT LIPINETS VS. ABDUKAKHOROV Lipinets vs. Abdukakhorov will see former world champion Sergey Lipinets take on unbeaten Kudratillo Abdukakhorov for the interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Oktobro 24 en evento prezentita de ĉefaj boksaj ĉampionoj.
The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will begin at 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT and will see undefeated contender Xavier Martínez battle hard-hitting Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Rising super lightweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins will duel knockout artist Subriel Matías in a 10-round showdown to kick off the televised action.
The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, Pinta Rango, Inc. and Mayweather Promotions.
