Jaron Ennis vs. Chris van Heerden Declared No Decision After Accidental Headbutt; Gary Antonio Russell Scores Technical Decision Victory Over Juan Carlos Payano Klikk HER for Bilder fra Amanda Westcott / SHOWTIME (Bilder vil bli lastet opp snart) Uncasville, Conn. – December 20, 2020 – Undefeated bantamweightReymart Gaballoscored a controversial split-decision victory over former world championEmmanuel Rodriguezin the main event of Saturday night’sSHOWTIMEBOXING: SPECIAL EDITION fra Mohegan Sun Arena i Uncasville, Conn., i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions. Med seieren, 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. Samlet, 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. Men, 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.”
I co-main event, 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 headsHER: 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 av 57 punches, 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.”
I fjernsynsåpneren, 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).
Før skaden, 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 av 243 punches while Payano landed just 58 av 268 punches. Russell flashed excellent body work throughout the fight, out landing Payano 40 til 17 on body shots.
In SHOWTIME BOXING Prelims action that streamed live on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel og SHOWTIME Boksing Facebook-side, 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).
Lørdagens SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITIONtelecast will replay on Monday at 10 pm. ET/PT på 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 (SAP) 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® denne lørdagen, Desember 12
NEW YORK – Desember 8, 2020 – Unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertwill look to make a statement in his first nationally televised main event as he faces hard-hittingJaime Arboledalive on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Desember 12 ved 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
“I always knew I was going to get here,” said 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,” said 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,” said 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, Jeg er klar for hva han bringer,” said 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,” said 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, skjønt, and ready to put on a show on December 12.”
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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertfaces the hard-hittingJaime Arboledai hovedturneringen av SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Lørdag, Desember 12 ved 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions.
The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenomRichardson Hitchins taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world championArgenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contendersRonald Ellis og Matt Korobovbattle in the 10-round telecast opener. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions. For mer informasjon besøk www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, Følg på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, på Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, eller bli tilhenger på Facebook på www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing og https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
“I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game”
Unbeaten Rising Super Lightweight Prospect Hitchins Battles Former Champion Argenis Méndez In Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® denne lørdagen, Desember 12 Klikk HERfor Photos from Mayweather Promotions NEW YORK – Desember 7, 2020 – Unbeaten rising prospectRichardson Hitchins shared details of his training camp, including pointers and motivation he received from Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis, ahead of his super lightweight showdown against former world championArgenis Méndezlive on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Desember 12 ved 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
“Floyd helped me tremendously while I was back in Las Vegas,” said Hitchins. “I already have the fundamentals as a fighter, but he showed me little things here and there and workouts that I have taken back home with me while I train for this fight. I’m not shy about my ability as a fighter, because I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game, so these are the kind of fights I need in order to show the world who Richardson Hitchins is.
“Gervonta has been instrumental in past fight camps as well, and he’s the type of person you need. He pushes you to go harder. We go head-to-head in trying to outdo each other, and that’s the type of competition that’s needed in order to really be the best.”
Despite training throughout the pandemic, Hitchins has been able to remain on task and on track throughout his camp that began in Las Vegas before ending in his native Brooklyn under the guidance of his head coach Lenny Wilson.
“The thing about me is, I’m focused no matter what,” said Hitchins. “I don’t take ‘off’ after my fights. I stay in shape all year round; I don’t need to get ready in terms of conditioning or getting my body back in shape because this is my job. I take my job very seriously. The discipline Floyd has had throughout his career is the same discipline I have. I have watched my idols and taken things from them so that I can put myself in a position to win.
“I don’t think the pandemic or the holidays necessarily altered my training. I still have access to my gym. There’s nothing that’s going to stand in my way of becoming great. The pandemic doesn’t slow me down, it’s just another roadblock to test my dedication to the sport.”
The 23-year-old Hitchins represented Haiti at the 2016 Olympic Games and will return to the ring after debuting in 2020 with a 10-round decision victory over Nicholas DeLomba in February. It was Hitchins’ second 10-round decision win after his previous fight saw him best Kevin Johnson following 10 rounds in November 2019.
“I often think back to my fight against Kevin Johnson, he’s a tough fighter and he’s the one who I can confidently say brought the best out of me,” said Hitchins. “Those are the fights that make me look back and watch closely the things I need to work on. That fight also showed me that no one should be overlooked, so going into this fight against Mendez, I’m not overlooking him.”
Méndez presents the most accomplished opponent of Hitchins’ young career. The 34-year-old former champion most recently fought Juan Heraldez and Anthony Peterson to draws in 2019, and scored victories over Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach prior to that. For Hitchins, the strong resume of his opponent is something he relishes as a measuring stick for his progress.
“He’s a veteran, he’s been in there with a lot of tough guys and he’s a former world champion, so he clearly has a skill set that I think I need to face at this point in my career,” said Hitchins. “I need those big fights. He’s older now, but I feel like him in his prime still couldn’t touch my skillset. It’s my job to prove that.
“I know this won’t be an easy fight, but I’ll be prepared for whatever he brings. My motivation is to be more than ordinary. I will fulfill my goals when this is all said and done, and honestly, I’m just waiting for this fight to come so I can show that. Whether it’s Méndez, or whoever, the conviction I have and how I feel about myself is stronger than anything standing in front of me in that ring.”
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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight ChampionChris “Primetime” Colbertfaces the hard-hittingJaime Arboledai hovedturneringen av SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Lørdag, Desember 12 ved 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions.
The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenomRichardson Hitchins taking on the toughest test of his young career as he faces former world championArgenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contendersRonald Ellis og Matt Korobovbattle in the 10-round telecast opener. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions. For mer informasjon besøk www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, Følg på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, på Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, eller bli tilhenger på Facebook på www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing og https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
“I have the same hunger now that I had before I won the titles,” Spence
“We’re going to give it 110% and take these titles from him in his hometown,” Garcia
Unified Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Two-Division Champion Danny Garcia Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Event Saturday, Desember 5 From AT&T Stadium In Arlington, Texas
ARLINGTON, TX. (November 10, 2020) – Unified welterweight world championErrol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and two-division world championDanny “Swift” Garcia previewed their highly anticipated FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event during a virtual press conference Tuesday as they prepare to square off Saturday, Desember 5 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Spence was joined during the event by his longtime trainerDerrick James, while Garcia was accompanied by his father and trainerAngel Garcia.
Billetter til direktesendingen, som er fremmet av TGB Kampanjer, Man Down Promotions and DSG Promotions, er i salg nå, and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.
AT&T Stadium, which has hosted NFL fans during the 2020 Dallas Cowboys season, will be following guidelines from the CDC with protocols regarding COVID-19 safeguards and cleaning procedures. All fans attending the event will be required to wear a mask. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups who are not known to one another. For more information on AT&T Stadium’s Safe Stadium Policy, please visit the site here: https://attstadium.com/safestadium/.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday:
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“I feel blessed and ready to go. I feel like I’m 100% fysisk. We’ve been training hard and staying focused. I can’t wait to give my hometown fans something to cheer for when I defend my title against a great opponent.
“I didn’t want any tune-up fights. I wanted someone who is tough and who could push me to the limit, so I can get back to being Errol Spence Jr. I’m going to give a great performance and hear ‘and still’ desember 5.
“I picked Danny Garcia so that I could rise to the occasion. I’m still the top dog in the division. Fighting Danny will show how great a fighter I am.
“Danny’s dad gets me hyped up talking about his son coming forward, throwing a lot of punches and taking the belts from me. So I’ll be ready for whatever Danny brings to the ring. I’m not going to get into any head games like with Shawn Porter. I fought Shawn’s game and beat him at his own game. I know Angel wants me to stand there and brawl with Danny, but I’m going to do what I have to do to win the fight.
“It’s up to me to make a big splash coming back from my car accident. 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, and at the end of the day, 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. We’re going to give it 110% and take these titles from him in his hometown.
“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 Trainer
“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.”
ANGEL GARCIA, Garcia’s Father & Trener
“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.
“Denne gangen rundt, we’re not going to leave it in the judges’ hender. We chose to go fight him in Dallas. Danny made that call. På slutten av dagen, Danny just has to go in there and do his thing.”
TOM BROWN, President av TGB Kampanjer
“Errol Spence Jr. vs. 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 Stadium. 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 pounds, 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 “The Truth” Spence Jr. duel two-division world championDanny “Swift” Garcia in the blockbuster main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Desember 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The pay-per-view begins at 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT and features unbeaten super welterweight sensationSebastian “Det ruvende infernoet” Fundora tar på Jorge 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 og Francisco “Del” Santana squaring-off in a 10-round welterweight affair, plus former championJuli Ceja faces 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. I tillegg, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 på satellittradioer og på SiriusXM-appen.
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® på lørdag, November 7 ved 9 pm. ET / PT
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SAN ANTONIO – November 1, 2020 – Gervonta “Tank” 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) og Santa Cruz (37-2-1, 19 KOs) delivered an all-action war that had the fans on their feet from start to finish. Kampen, which was contested at 130 pounds, 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 KOHER.
“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,” sa Santa Cruz, who was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz was a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes were at stake. Andre bemerkelsesverdige forekomster i nyere bokshistorie er 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs.. Donny Lalonde kjemper om lett tungvekt og super mellomvekt titler, og 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana-omkamp for superveltvekt og veltvektmesterskap.
I co-feature, 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 KOHER.
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. På tidspunktet for stans, Barrios was ahead on all three scorecards (48-47 og 49-46 to ganger).
In the all-important sixth round, Barrios landed 29 av hans 58 power punches against a very tough Karl, som kastet 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 runder, but my patience helped me get him out of there. I listened to what Virgil [Jeger] 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, Texas’ “Cowboy” 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. Jeg kommer til å kjempe, 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 stoppageHER.
I den tredje runden, 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, PROGRAMMER, who was born and raised in New Orleans but now fights out of Katy, Texas, 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.
På fredag, PROGRAMMER, 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. “Det finnes ingen unnskyldninger, 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,” han sa. “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) bare 53 seconds into the night’s action. Watch the KOHER.
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 sekunder. Bare 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 av 31 punches, 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. I tillegg, former world champion Raúl Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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 vs. Santa Cruz was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Kampanjer, GTD-kampanjer og Santa Cruz Boxing Club.
“I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sportpå lørdag kveld," – 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® Denne lørdagen, Oktober 31 in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Klikk HER for Bilder fra Esther Lin / SHOWTIME® Klikk HERfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions SAN ANTONIO, TX – Oktober 29, 2020 – Tre ganger verdensmester Gervonta “Tank” Davis and four-division championLeo "Jordskjelvet" Santa Cruzsquared off at a final press conference Thursday to preview their highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV (9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT) main event showdown taking place this Saturday, Oktober 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 vs. Santa Cruz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Kampanjer, GTD-kampanjer og Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Billetter er i salg nå og kan kjøpes på Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome har implementert en omfattende helse- og sikkerhetsplan for å beskytte mot spredning av coronavirus. Alle fans som deltar på arrangementet vil bli vist ved innreise og må bære en maske samt følge retningslinjene for sosial distansering. Billettene blir distribuert i seteblokker kjent som “pods” for å opprettholde avstand mellom grupper som ikke er fra samme parti. For mer informasjon, besøk 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. Uansett hva, 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, President, Programmering av sport og begivenheter, Showtime Networks 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 i Washington, Likespenning. 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. Poenget er, 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 duringALL ACCESS. 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, hvor de kommer fra, 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, fart, 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.”
OM DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vil se tre ganger verdensmester Gervonta “Tank” Davis og firedivisjons verdensmester Leo "Jordskjelvet" Santa Cruz kjempe om WBA Super Featherweight og WBA Lightweight Championships med en SHOWTIME PPV lørdag, Oktober 31 (9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT) i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions fra Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas.
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. I fjernsynsåpneren, lette konkurrenter Isaac Cruz og Diego Magdaleno vil kjempe i en kamp om IBF-eliminator.
Tidligere verdensmester Lipinets kamper ubeseiret Custio Clayton for Interim IBF Welterweight Title Live på SHOWTIME® Lørdag, Oktober 24 Overskrift a Premier Boxing Champions-begivenhet NEW YORK (Oktober 20, 2020) – Even with a change in date and then opponent, tidligere verdensmester 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, Oktober 24 (9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT) headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
“We never missed a beat in preparation, even with the opponent change,”Sa 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, skjønt. 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,”Sa 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,”Sa 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,”Sa 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.”
# # # OM LIPINETS VS. CLAYTON Lipinets vs.. Clayton will see former world championSergey Lipinets face unbeatenCustio Clayton til Interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live på SHOWTIME lørdag, Oktober 24 fra Mohegan Sun Arena i Uncasville, Conn. i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION-sendingen starter kl 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT og vil se ubeseiret konkurrent Xavier Martínezkjemp hardtslående Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero i en 12-runde WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator i co-main event. Stiger super lett Malik “Iceman” Hawkins vil duellere knockout-artister Subriel Matíasi et 10-runde oppgjør for å starte TV-aksjonen.
Arrangementet promoteres av TGB Promotions, Lee Baxter-kampanjer og Mayweather-kampanjer.
"I oktober 31 alle vil se hva jeg er i stand til," – Heraldez Ubeseiret utøver Juan Heraldez står overfor tidligere verdensmester Regis Prograis i SHOWTIME PPV® ActionLørdag, Oktober 31 Lev fra Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – Oktober 16, 2020 – Uovertruffen super lett utfordrer Juan Heraldez er dypt inne i treningsleir og delte innsikt i forberedelsene hans når han nærmer seg et oppgjør mot tidligere mester Regis "Rougarou" Prograis på lørdag, Oktober 31 live på SHOWTIME PPV i et Premier Boxing Champions-arrangement overskrevet av Gervonta Davis vs.. Leo Santa Cruz bor fra Alamodome i San Antonio.
«Det har vært en lang åtte ukers leir som forbereder seg på Prograis,”Sa Heraldez. “Vi kjemper mot en annen kampstil, noe som er bra fordi han er den typen jagerfly som kommer for å kjempe. En stil som dette gjør det lettere for meg å trene og forberede meg.
“Prograis har makt, men du må lande det, og det er der forsvaret mitt kommer inn i bildet. Forsvaret mitt har alltid vært en faktor, og det er noe vi alltid tilpasser og finner måter for meg å bli skarpere. På papiret er hans legitimasjon der oppe, men i ringen går alt dette ut av døren. Når klokken ringer, Jeg tenker ikke på at han var en tidligere verdensmester. Jeg kjemper og får jobben gjort. ”
Heraldez har tilpasset seg endringene som oppstår ved trening under pandemien, og har vært i stand til å holde fokus hele leiren. Han krediterer infrastrukturen på Mayweather Boxing Club, der han trener i Las Vegas, for å hjelpe til med å holde ting i orden mens han forbereder seg på å møte sin tøffeste motstander til dags dato.
“Pandemien har hatt en liten innvirkning på leiren som den har med alt annet,”Sa Heraldez. “Det er så mange protokoller og sikkerhetstiltak, slik at du ikke bare kan rotere sparringpartnere så lett som du kunne før. Å tilpasse seg å bruke en maske i treningsstudioet og bli testet hele tiden er ting du lærer å bli vant til. Mayweather Boxing Club har gjort en god jobb med å holde treningsstudioet rent og trygt for oss alle. Mange av stallkameratene mine er her i Las Vegas og forbereder seg på store kamper, så det er en god følelse å vite at vi kan komme til et treningsstudio der sikkerhet er topp prioritet. "
Den ubeseirede Heraldez kommer tilbake til ringen etter å ha kjempet den tidligere verdensmesteren Argenis Mendez til uavgjort i mai 2019 på SHOWTIME. Heraldez hadde satt sammen en imponerende rekke seire fra en 2017 triumfer over den da ubeseirede Jose Miguel Borrego, og inkluderte en knockout-seier over Eddie Ramirez i februar 2019 fører inn i Mendez-kampen. Heraldez har fortsatt å finjustere sitt arsenal på vei inn i Prograis-kampen.
“Teamet mitt og jeg har jobbet med forskjellige ting, for eksempel jabben min, men viktigst av alt der jeg er i ringen til enhver tid,”Sa Heraldez. “Min ringbevissthet har løftet denne leiren. Treneren min og jeg holder ting på skolen, vi har ikke styrke- og kondisjonstrener, vi jobber med det grunnleggende og blir bedre på dem hver leir. Boksing er enkelt. Hold deg og beveg deg og ikke bli truffet. Treningen jeg får fra trener Otis Pimpleton dekker så mange ting som kondisjonstrening, teknikk, ring IQ, etc., så jobben min er bare å lytte til teamet mitt og stole på dem når jeg er i leir og i ringen på kampkvelden. "
Mens Heraldez ønsker å forbedre uavgjort i sin siste kamp, Prograis vil prøve å sprette tilbake fra sitt første karrieretap, et minneverdig samleobjekt på 140 pund med Josh Taylor. Med begge krigerne sulten på seier i oktober 31, Heraldez forventer en spennende kveld for fansen.
“På kampkveld, begge stilene våre gir god action,”Sa Heraldez. “Vi bringer begge mye til ringen. Vi kjemper begge for å være best, men i oktober 31, alle vil se hva jeg er i stand til. ” OM DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vil se tre ganger verdensmester Gervonta “Tank” Davis og firedivisjons verdensmester Leo "Jordskjelvet" Santa Cruz kjempe om WBA Super Featherweight og WBA Lightweight Championships med en SHOWTIME PPV lørdag, Oktober 31 (9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT) i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions fra Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas.
Det stablede underkortet vil inneholde ubeseiret innfødt San Antonio og WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios som forsvarer tittelen mot den hardtslående Ryan “Cowboy” Karl i co-main-arrangementet og tidligere superlett verdensmester Regis “Rougarou” Prograis vil ta imot ubeseiret konkurrent Juan Heraldez i et 10-runde oppgjør. I fjernsynsåpneren, lette konkurrenter Isaac Cruz og Diego Magdaleno vil kjempe i en kamp om IBF-eliminator.
Arrangementet promoteres av Mayweather Promotions, TGB Kampanjer, GTD-kampanjer og Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Billetter er i salg nå og kan kjøpes på Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome har implementert en omfattende helse- og sikkerhetsplan for å beskytte mot spredning av coronavirus. Alle fans som deltar på arrangementet vil bli vist ved innreise og må bære en maske samt følge retningslinjene for sosial distansering. Billettene blir distribuert i seteblokker kjent som “pods” for å opprettholde avstand mellom grupper som ikke er fra samme parti. For mer informasjon, besøk Alamodome.com
Lette konkurrenter Magdaleno og Isaac Cruz møtes i Tittel Eliminator Åpning SHOWTIME PPV® Lørdag, Oktober 31 fra The Alamodome i San Antonio i Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions KlikkHER for Magdaleno treningsvideo – Kreditt: Armando Bareno NEW YORK – Oktober 9, 2020 – Tidligere verdensutfordringsutfordrerDiego Magdalenodelte innsikt i treningsleiren sin da han nærmer seg en IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator-kamp motIsaac Cruzsom starter SHOWTIME PPV (9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT) handling på lørdag, Oktober 31 fra Alamodome i San Antonio i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions.
“Dette er min andre kamp som jobber med‘ Bones ’Adams ut av treningsstudioet i Las Vegas,”Sa Magdaleno. «Jeg har faktisk kjent ham siden jeg var ni år gammel, så jeg anser ham som min beste venn. Jeg stoler på ham med livet mitt. Jeg har brukt litt tid på å trene for denne kampen i Scipio, Utah også, trekke høyballer og gjøre alle slags interessante øvelser. Jeg har fått inn noen gode sparring her i Vegas, og jeg dro til og med ut til California for litt sparring, også.
«Jeg var på et av de siste kampkortene før pandemien, og jeg er beæret over å være på det første kampkortet med en live publikum siden pandemien startet. Det har vært et hektisk år, men jeg er fornøyd med hvor ting er for meg på vei inn i denne kampen. Trener Adams har gjort en god jobb med trening, men han håndterer også min styrke og kondisjonering. Han har et stort treningsstudio med mange motiverte krigere, og det er flott å være rundt den slags atmosfære. Og forloveden min har håndtert ernæringen min de fire siste kampene mine. Så, det er flott å ha henne med også. "
Magdaleno går tilbake til aksjon etter å ha opprørt Austin Dulay i Dulays hjemby Nashville, Tenn. i februar, slippe ham i runde syv på vei til en enstemmig avgjørelse i 10 omganger. Han krediterer laget sitt i treningsleir for den imponerende prestasjonen mot Dulay.
“Jeg har alltid vært stolt av å være profesjonell, men jeg lærte at jeg kan være veldig farlig med riktig team rundt meg,”Sa Magdaleno. “Jeg gikk inn i den slags slags å bli ansett som et springbrett for Dulay, men jeg viste at jeg fremdeles er en sterk fighter. Folk regnet meg ut og de gjorde en feil. Jeg er bare veldig glad for at jeg fant Coach Adams og fikk ordnet et ordentlig team rundt meg. Jeg var i stand til å ombestemme folks tanker med bare en kamp. Nå er jeg i en titteliminator, og med seier i oktober 31, Jeg får mitt tredje skudd på verdensmesterskap. ”
33-åringen har kommet kort i sine mest profilerte kamper til nå, slippe tittelkamper til Terry Flanagan og Roman Martinez, i tillegg til en 2019 tap mot nåværende lettvektsmester Teofimo Lopez. Med disse erfaringene og en forbedret treningsstruktur rundt seg, Magdaleno mener at lærdommen han har tatt fra disse kampene, vil være instrumental fremover.
“Det største jeg har lært er å være rolig,”Sa Magdaleno. “Når jeg begynner å tenke for langt fremover, det er da ting går galt. Trener Adams har en flott måte å holde meg jordet og sammensatt. Han vet hvordan å forenkle ting for meg og kommunisere nøyaktig hva jeg trenger å gjøre, noe som gjør det mindre stressende for meg. Og vi har gjort noen andre ting, som å korrigere fotarbeidet og vinklene jeg bruker. ”
I den 22 år gamle Cruz, Magdaleno vil bli motarbeidet av en raskt stigende og spennende meksikansk fighter som ønsker å markere seg i sin største kamp til dags dato. Med et aldersgap på 11 år, Magdaleno planlegger å bruke sin omfattende erfaring til sin fordel i oktober 31.
“Cruz er noe jeg har sett før,”Sa Magdaleno. “Jeg har kjempet mot mange jagerfly i meksikansk stil som ham som ikke har mye teknisk dyktighet, men som har en come-forward-stil. Så, Jeg tror jeg vil kunne gå tilbake til det jeg vet. Jeg må bare være flytende og plukke Cruz fra hverandre. Han er en fyr som liker å kjempe på innsiden og kaste mange overhånds slag og kroker. Jeg vil bryte ham ned som om jeg gjorde min siste motstander. "
Magdaleno vil se på å fortsette sin karriere renessanse mot Cruz og sette seg tilbake på sporet for en annen verdensmestermulighet. Med alt han har vært igjennom i løpet av karrieren, Magdaleno er fortsatt svært motivert for å bevise at kritikere tar feil og oppnår målet om å bli verdensmester.
“Det jeg vet er at når alle teller deg ut, du må bare tro på deg selv,”Sa Magdaleno. “Når jeg bestemmer meg for å legge på hanskene, det vil være fordi jeg vil, ikke fordi andre sier at jeg burde. Jeg har selvtilliten tilbake nå, og jeg er veldig fornøyd med hvor jeg skal . Å være ett skudd unna tittelen som jeg drømte om som barn, er en veldig motiverende faktor for meg. Og jeg kjemper for familien min, også. Jeg er en annen person nå. Jeg er mer moden, og jeg tror jeg vil kunne bevise det for folk i denne kampen. "
OM DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vil se tre ganger verdensmesterGervonta “Tank” Davisog firedivisjons verdensmesterLeo "Jordskjelvet" Santa Cruzkjempe om WBA Super Featherweight og WBA Lightweight Championships med en SHOWTIME PPV lørdag, Oktober 31 (9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT) i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions fra Alamodome i San Antonio, Texas.
Det stablede underkortet vil inneholde ubeseiret innfødt San Antonio og WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios som forsvarer tittelen mot den hardtslående Ryan “Cowboy” Karl i co-main-arrangementet og tidligere superlett verdensmester Regis “Rougarou” Prograis vil ta imot ubeseiret konkurrent Juan Heraldez i et 10-runde oppgjør. I fjernsynsåpneren, lette konkurrenter Isaac Cruz og Diego Magdaleno vil kjempe i en kamp om IBF-eliminator.
Arrangementet promoteres av Mayweather Promotions, TGB Kampanjer, GTD-kampanjer og Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Billetter er i salg nå og kan kjøpes på Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome har implementert en omfattende helse- og sikkerhetsplan for å beskytte mot spredning av coronavirus. Alle fans som deltar på arrangementet vil bli vist ved innreise og må bære en maske samt følge retningslinjene for sosial distansering. Billettene blir distribuert i seteblokker kjent som “pods” for å opprettholde avstand mellom grupper som ikke er fra samme parti. For mer informasjon, besøkAlamodome.com
“Jeg vil ha en plan for hva han bringer til bordet og få seieren, men jeg må!" Tidligere verdensmester Lipinets kamper ubeseiret Kudratillo Abdukakhorov for Interims IBF Welterweight-tittel Live på SHOWTIME® Lørdag, Oktober 24 Overskrift a Premier Boxing Champions-begivenhet NEW YORK – Oktober 8, 2020 – Tidligere verdensmester Sergey Lipinets har ikke latt noe, det være seg pandemien eller en endring i kampdatoen, distrahere ham fra forberedelsene til kampen mot ubeseiret Kudratillo Abdukakhorov,mens de kjemper for midlertidig IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live på SHOWTIME lørdag, Oktober 24 (9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT) i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions.
”Jeg tok endringen i dato som en mester, og jeg vil gjøre det samme i oktober 24 det ville jeg ha gjort 10. oktober, ”sa Lipinets. «Jeg er veldig sterk mentalt, så det er egentlig ikke noe problem med tidsendringen. Treningsleiren har gått bra, og jeg er 100% klar for denne. Jeg har jobbet med Joe Goossen og sparret med mange flotte krigere, inkludert Rashidi Ellis og Ronald Cruz.
Den 31 år gamle Lipinets krediterer den anerkjente treneren Goossen for prestasjonsnivået han har vist i ringen de to årene de har jobbet sammen. Forbundet mellom Lipinets og Goossen fulgte Lipinets løp på 140 pund, som så ham beseire Akihiro Kondo for IBF Super Lightweight Championship på SHOWTIME i 2017 før han mistet tittelen ved avgjørelse til Mikey Garcia året etter.
“Min progresjon tilskrives helt å jobbe med Joe Goossen,”Sa Lipinets. «Det er som å gå fra en videregående utdanning, deretter til college, og nå føler jeg at jeg er på utdannet. Jeg har lært mer med Joe enn i hele min forrige gang i sporten.
“Joe Goossen har lært meg mye om kortspillet og arbeidet på innsiden. Han har også hjulpet meg med sidebevegelsen og gjorde meg langt mer holdbar. Alt sammen kombinert med at kraften min øker kl 147 pounds. Jeg er klar til å vise alt 24. oktober. "
Lipinets la til to knockout-seire i hovedboken sin i 2019. I mars stoppet han todivisjonsmesteren Lamont Peterson i en minneverdig ildkamp før han sprengte ut Jayar Inson i andre runde i juli. En seier i oktober 24 setter ikke bare Lipinets i kø for vinneren av kampen mellom IBF og WBC Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. og todivisjonsmester Danny Garcia, men vil også bidra til å styrke sin plass blant de beste i den stjernespekkede 147 pund vektklassen. Men, disse potensielle høyprofilerte matchups tar ikke noe bort fra hans fokus på vei inn i hans kommende kamp.
"Jeg tenker egentlig ikke på de andre toppkjørerne i veltervekt som Errol Spence Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Danny Garcia, Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter eller Terence Crawford,”Sa Lipinets. “For å komme til dem, Jeg må vinne i oktober 24. Da vil alt annet falle på plass. De beste karene vil kjempe mot meg når de må. Det har vært historien om karrieren min. Ingen har kjempet mot meg fordi de ønsket det, men vanligvis fordi de måtte. ”
Den ubeseirede Abdukakhorov presenterer en utfordring som Lipinets omfavner. Abdukakhorov går inn i denne kampen etter en seier over den tidligere mesteren Luis Collazo i tillegg omfattende amatørerfaring som Lipinets vet vil gjøre ham til en formidabel motstander når de kvadrerer oktober 24.
“Ingen er på toppen av IBF-rangeringene for ingenting,”Sa Lipinets. “Abdukakhorov hadde en vellykket amatørkarriere med mange kamper. Han beveger seg raskt og kjenner seg rundt ringen. Jeg vet at han er tøff, sterk, og han vil gjøre sitt beste for å bli der sammen med meg. Men jeg kommer til å bokse ham, slåss på avstand hvis jeg må, og hoper poeng mot ham. Jeg forventer en stor kamp. Jeg vil ha en plan for hva han bringer til bordet og få seieren, men jeg må!"
OM LIPINETS VS. ABDUKAKHOROV Lipinets vs.. Abdukakhorov vil se den tidligere verdensmesteren Sergey Lipinets ta på seg ubeseiret Kudratillo Abdukakhorov for den midlertidige IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live på SHOWTIME lørdag, Oktober 24 i et arrangement presentert av Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION-sendingen starter kl 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT og vil se ubeseiret konkurrent Xavier Martínez kjempe hardtslående Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero i en 12-runde WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator i co-main event. Rising super lightweight Malik "Iceman" Hawkins vil duellere knockout-artisten Subriel Matías i et 10-runders oppgjør for å sparke TV-handlingen.
Arrangementet promoteres av TGB Promotions, Top Rank, Inc. og Mayweather Kampanjer.
