Gikuha ni WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios si Ryan Karl; Ang Dating 140-Pound Champion nga si Regis Prograis Nag-atubang sa Wala’y pilde nga si Juan Heraldez; Ang mga Lightweight Contenders nga si Isaac Cruz ug Diego Magdaleno Nagtagbo sa Title Eliminator Mga TIKET NGA GIBALIGYA Lunes, OKTUBRE 5 SA 10 A.M. CT! NEW YORK – Oktubre 2, 2020 – Tulo ka beses nga kampeon sa kalibutan Gervonta "Tangke" Davis ug kampiyon sa kalibutan nga upat ka dibisyon Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz magsugod sa usa ka thriller sa Halloween alang sa WBA Super Featherweight ug WBA Lightweight Championships nga live sa SHOWTIME PPV Sabado, Oktubre 31 (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions gikan sa Alamodome sa San Antonio, Texas. Ang upat ka away nga pay-per-view card mao ang una nga punoan nga kalihokan sa boksing nga adunay mga fans nga nanambong sukad napugos ang COVID-19 nga ihunong ang U.S. sports sa Marso.
Ang stacked undercard adunay bahin sa wala’y pilde nga taga-San Antonio ug WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios pagdepensa sa iyang titulo batok sa lisud nga pag-igo Ryan “Cowboy” Karl sa co-main event ug kanhi super lightweight champion sa kalibutan Regis "Rougarou" Prograis kuhaon ang wala’y pilde nga indigay Juan Heraldez sa usa ka 10-round showdown. Sa telecast opener, gaan nga contenders Isaac Cruz ug Diego Magdaleno makigsangka sa usa ka away nga ihatud sa titulo sa IBF.
Ang gipaabut nga punoan nga kalihukan maglabanan sa 130 ka libra ug awayon alang sa parehas nga 130-pound titulo ni Santa Cruz ug 135-pound nga titulo ni Davis, nga matag usa sila nagdaog sa miaging away. Duha nga mga paborito sa kadaghanan nga adunay daghang mga sumusunod, Davis vs. Ang Santa Cruz usa ka matchup sa istilo sa tanan nga aksyon, kauban ni Davis nga tag-iya a .957 knockout rate, samtang si Santa Cruz dugay na nga natukod ingon usa sa labing ka busy sa mga puncher ug labing maayong pressure fighters sa isport.
Davis vs. Ang Santa Cruz usa ka talagsa nga sagupay sa kasaysayan sa boksing diin ang titulo sa kalibutan sa duha nga gibug-aton nga klase ang ibutang sa katalagman. Ang uban pang mga bantog nga pananglitan sa ning-agi nga kaagi sa boksing mao ang 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs.. Nagpakig-away si Donny Lalonde alang sa mga titulo nga gaan sa gibug-aton sa timbang ug super middleweight, ug ang mga 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch alang sa super welterweight ug welterweight champion.
"Nagpaabut ako sa pagpakita sa kalibutan kung unsa ako kakugi sa pagtrabaho sa kampo,"Miingon Davis. “Pipila na lang ka semana ang among nahabilin, ug naa na ako sa maayong kahimtang. Ang panguna nga panudlo sa pay-per-view kanunay usa nako ka pangandoy sukad nga nagsugod ako sa boksing. Dili ako makahulat nga magbutang usa ka katingad-an nga pasundayag batok sa daghang dibisyon sa kampyon sa kalibutan nga si Leo Santa Cruz. Salamat sa akong team, Showtime, Mayweather Promotions, Mga Pagpasiugda sa GTD, ug tanan nakong mga fans sa tibuuk kalibutan. Padayon nga suportahan ako ug ipaglaban ko ikaw. "
“Oktubre 31 ang mahimong labing kadaghan nga away sa akong karera,” miingon Santa Cruz. “Makig-away ako sa usa ka gahi kaayo nga kontra, tingali ang pinakalisud nga kontra sa akong karera. Duha ka mga titulo ang naa sa linya, ug kini ang una nakong higayon nga magpuno sa us aka pay-per-view. Mao nga buhaton ko ang tanan nga mahimo nako aron mapakita ang usa ka maayong pasundayag. Kilala si Davis sa iya kusog. Apan sa akong hunahuna sa akong kasinatian ug singsing nga IQ mabungkag ko siya. Tingali siya mahimong agresibo kaayo sa mga una nga hugna. Apan kung buhaton nako ang angay nako, ug ipatuman ang among laraw sa dula, Modaog ko. ’’
Ang kalihokan gipasiugda sa Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, Mga Promosi sa GTD ug Santa Cruz Boxing Club.
“Kini nga away tali ni Gervonta Davis ug Leo Santa Cruz usa ka maayo nga away nga kinahanglan namo kini buhaton sa mga fans, nga mahimong una alang sa usa ka punoan nga kalihokan sa boksing sukad nagsugod ang COVID-19,” ingon ni Floyd Mayweather, Presidente sa Mayweather Promotions ug us aka 12-time, lima-ka-division world champion. “Tank’ Espesyal nga talento si Davis, usa ka super hanas nga manlalaban ug kanunay ako sa gym aron magbantay ug tabangan siya nga makapangandam alang sa usa ka lisud nga kontra sa Santa Cruz, kinsa nahibal-an naton nga kanunay naa sa porma ug andam nga makig-away. Kini mahimong usa ka maayong gabii alang sa Mga Promosyon sa Mayweather, alang sa boksing ug alang sa isport. Ang labing kaayo nga pagpakig-away sa labing kaayo ang tanan nga mahimo naton nga gipangayo.”
“Nagpadayon kami sa tradisyon nga pagtanyag sa mga fans sa boksing ang labing kaayo nga mga matchup sa labing kainit nga pagkabahinbahin, pitting ang labing kaayo kontra sa labing kaayo,"Miingon si Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sports ug Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Ang tank Davis nga nag-atubang kay Leo Santa Cruz usa sa mga labing kulbahinam nga duwa sa tuig. Adunay ka usa ka bata, gigutom nga bituon nga adunay malaglagon nga gahum sa Davis ug usa ka eksperyensya ug hingpit nga walay hunong nga upat ka dibisyon nga champ nga nagtan-aw aron mabuntog ang usa ka titulo sa ikalimang dibisyon. Kini ang klase sa mga matchup boxing fans nga naghulat sa tibuuk nga tuig aron tan-awon. Duha ka superstar sa ilang labing lisud nga away hangtod karon nga nakig-away alang sa mga titulo sa duha nga gibahin sa timbang sa parehas nga oras. ”
"Si Gervonta Davis mao ang labing makaikag nga manlalaban sa isport, ug gitakda niya nga mag-ulohan ang iyang una nga pay-per-view card ug sunugon ang kalibutan,”Ingon ni Leonard Ellerbe, CEO sa Mayweather Promotions. "Supak siya sa usa ka eksperyensiyado, kampiyon sa kalibutan nga upat ka dibisyon sa Leo Santa Cruz, kinsa nagtan-aw sa pagkuha kaniya ug ihatag kaniya ang iyang una nga L sa Oktubre 31. "
“Gervonta Davis vs.. Si Leo Santa Cruz usa sa labing kaayo nga mga posporo nga mahimo sa boksing, sa matag manlalaban sa posisyon aron makapuntos sa usa ka kadaugan nga gihubit sa karera,”Ingon ni Tom Brown, Presidente sa TGB Promotions. "Nalipay kami nga magdala usa ka makasaysayanon nga showdown nga adunay mga titulo sa kalibutan sa duha nga gibug-aton nga klase sa linya sa mga fans sa Alamodome. Davis vs. Gipakita ni Santa Cruz ang usa ka makaiikag nga pagbangga sa mga estilo, sa wala’y hunong nga pagpit-os ni Santa Cruz batok sa pagbag-o sa gahum ni Davis. Pagdugang sa tulo nga mga high-stake nga atraksyon sa undercard, kini nga pay-per-view gilaray aron ipakita ang drama sa singsing gikan sa pagsugod hangtod sa katapusan. ”
Ang mga tiket igabaligya Lunes, Oktubre 5 sa 10 am. Ang CT ug mapalit sa Ticketmaster.com. Kini ang una nga punoan nga kalihokan sa boksing nga adunay mga fans nga ningtambong gikan sa pagsugod sa COVID-19 pandemic sa U.S. sa Marso. Ang Alamodome nagpatuman usa ka komprehensibo nga plano sa kahimsog ug kahilwasan aron mapanalipdan batok sa pagkaylap sa virus. Ang tanan nga mga fans nga ningtambong sa kalihukan ipasalida sa pagsulud ug kinahanglan magsul-ob og maskara, ingon man pagsunod sa mga panudlo sa pagpalayo sa sosyal. Ang mga tiket ipang-apud-apod sa mga bloke sa lingkuranan nga nailhan nga "mga pod" aron mapadayon ang distansya sa taliwala sa mga grupo nga dili gikan sa parehas nga partido. Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, pagbisita Alamodome.com.
"Ang Alamodome naghinamhinam sa pag-host sa Davis vs.. Ang kalihokan sa Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV ug dad-on ang mga atleta sa San Antonio,”Ingon ni Steve Zito, General Manager, Alamodome. "Dili ra kini maayo nga plataporma alang sa mga atleta ug sa ilang mga tagahanga, apan ang kalihukan magpunting usab sa San Antonio pinaagi sa mga dula nga nasud sa telebisyon ug maghatag epekto sa ekonomiya alang sa atong komunidad sa niining mga mahagiton nga panahon. ” Davis (23-0, 22 KOs) Mibutho ang eksena pinaagi sa usa ka mabuto nga kadaugan sa knockout batok kay Jose Pedraza aron makuha ang IBF Junior Lightweight World Title sa usa ka paghimo og bituon sa SHOWTIME® sa Enero 2017. Sa panahon nga, nahimo siyang labing bata nga kampeyon sa kalibutan sa boksing sa edad 22. Sa singsing, Gisagol ni Davis ang kontrolado nga pagsulong sa nagdilaab nga katulin sa kamot ug tiil, Makapaukyab sa gahum ug kahanas nga kahanas sa boksing. Ang dinamiko nga kombinasyon sa mga kahanas naghimo kang Davis nga usa ka fan-favourite nga nagpuno sa mga arena sa Atlanta, Ga., ug ang iyang lungsod nga natawhan sa Baltimore, Md., sa miaging tuig.
Ang 25-anyos nga nagsugod sa iyang 2019 nga adunay knockout ni Hugo Ruiz kaniadtong Pebrero, sa wala pa nakapuntos sa ikaduhang hugna nga paghunong ni Ricardo Núñez sa iyang pagpauli nga away kaniadtong Hulyo. Gisira ni Davis ang tuig pinaagi sa pagkuha sa iyang lightweight title pinaagi sa 12th round TKO sa kanhi kampeyon nga si Yuriorkis Gamboa kaniadtong Disyembre. Nag-iya usab si Davis sa usa ka titulo nga nagdaog sa titulo diin gidominar niya ang kanhi kampiyon nga si Jesus Cuellar aron makuha ang WBA nga 130-pound belt sa 2018. Ubos sa paggiya sa Mayweather Promotions, Gitan-aw ni Davis aron labi pa nga mapaayo ang iyang impresibo nga portfolio nga adunay lain pa nga nahimo nga titulo sa iyang nahauna nga hinungdan nga pay-per-view.
Nakig-away gikan sa Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KOs) Naghimo sa iyang debut sa super featherweight kaniadtong Nobyembre pinaagi sa pagpilde ni Miguel Flores aron makuha ang titulo sa WBA. Nakilala si Santa Cruz sa isport pinaagi sa pag-apil sa daghang mga contender sa Fight of the Year, lakip ang duha ka kulbahinam nga featherweight title duels kontra sa upat ka higayon nga kampeon nga si Abner Mares ug matag kampyon sa two-division nga si Carl Frampton matag usa. Nawala ang iyang titulo nga featherweight sa una niyang duwa kontra Frampton sa 2016, apan gibawi kini sa ilang rematch sa sunod tuig.
Ang 32-anyos nag-indigay sa mga away sa titulo sa 17 sa iyang katapusan nga 19 away, samtang nanguha mga bakus sa 118, 122, 126 ug 130-libra. Ang titulo nga 130 ka libra naghimo sa Santa Cruz nga ikalima lamang nga manggugubat sa kagikanan sa Mexico nga nakadaog og titulo sa upat ka mga gibug-aton nga klase, apil sa Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Jorge Arce ug Mikey Garcia. Si Santa Cruz gipaila sa isport ug gibansay sa tibuuk nga karera sa iyang amahan nga si Jose, kauban ang iyang igsoon nga si Jose Armando, usa ka kanhing gaan nga contender, ug Antonio. Si Santa Cruz motan-aw nga mahimong kampyon sa lima ka dibisyon sa iyang labing una nga pay-per-view nga headliner.
Ang 25-anyos nga si Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs) himuon ang una nga pagdepensa sa iyang titulo sa kalibutan sa iyang lungsod nga natawhan sa San Antonio. Nakuha ni Barrios ang iyang titulo nga 140 pounds sa iyang katapusang away kaniadtong Septyembre 2019, nga nakuha ang usa ka malisud nga unanimous decision batok sa wala’y pilde nga si Batyr Akhmedov, paghulog kaniya sa makaduha ug pagpakig-away pinaagi sa usa ka samad nag-antus sa usa ka kulo sa ulo. Ang mga Barrios nagbansay sa Oakland, Calif. ubos sa paggiya sa bantog nga coach nga si Virgil Hunter. Ang lima-ka-tiil nga napulo ka pulgada nga Barrios debuted ingon usa ka super bantamweight sa 2013, sa katapusan pagbalhin hangtod sa 140-libra nga tibuuk nga oras sa 2017 kung asa siya 8-0 uban sa pito ka knockouts.
"Ang dugay nga paghawa sa katapusan nahuman na ug ang mga fans mahimo nga maglaum nga makita ako nga moadto sa giyera uban si Ryan Karl, nga akong kaila nga moabut aron magdala usa ka agresibo nga away sa lamesa,”Ni Barrios. "Nagpadayon ako sa maayong pagkabutang sa niining miaging tuig, busa karon panahon na nga ipadayon ko ang paghatag sa mga fans sa boksing og mga kulbahinam nga away. Magrepresentar ako sa akong lungsod sa San Antonio ug ingon sa kanunay, ang tanan makadahum nga makita ako ingon nga eksplosibo kanunay. Sa Oktubre 31, ang tanan nga mga fans nga nagtan-aw sa pay-per-view magtan-aw kanako nga mohimo usa ka pahayag samtang gipanalipdan ko ang akong titulo.
Natawo sa Milano, Texas ug karon nabansay sa Houston ubos sa pagdumala sa top trainer nga si Ronnie Shields, Karl (18-2, 11 KOs) motikang alang sa iyang una nga higayon sa titulo sa Oktubre 31. Ang 28-anyos nagpasulod sa kini nga away sa tulo ka sunodsunod nga kadaugan, sa tanan nga tulo nga daog nga moabut 2019, lakip ang usa ka knockout ni Kevin Watts aron makapanimalos sa usa sa iyang mga pilde sa usa ka dayon nga rematch. Nag-iya usab si Karl og mga kadaugan batok ni Kareem Martin ug wala’y pilde nga si Jose Felix Quezada sa panahon sa iyang pro career nga gikan pa sa 2014.
"Naghanas ako alang niini sa bug-os kong kinabuhi ug dili ko kini pasagdan nga mawala,”Ni Karl. "Nagtrabaho kami nga maayo sa kampo sa pagbansay aron mapahimutang ang labing kaayo nga nahimo sa akong karera. Nahibal-an namon kung unsa ang kontra namon sa Mario Barrios, apan mianhi ako sa halayo kaayo aron dili ko pahimuslan kini nga higayon sa Oktubre 31. "
Usa ka pagkaon sa 140-pound elite, PROGRAMA (24-1, 20 KOs) mibalik sa ring human nawala ang iyang titulo sa usa ka kulbahinam nga panagsama sa panaghiusa pinaagi sa kadaghanan nga desisyon kaniadtong Oktubre batok ni Josh Taylor. Ang 31-anyos nagdaog sa iyang titulo pinaagi sa pagpilde sa Kiryl Relikh sa TKO kaniadtong Abril 2019 ug nakuha usab ang mga kadaugan sa paghunong batok sa kanhi naghiusa nga kampiyon nga si Julius Indongo, ug wala’y pilde nga mga contenders nga si Joel Diaz Jr.. ug Juan Jose Velasco. Ang Prograis natawo sa New Orleans apan nagpuyo ug nakig-away sa gawas sa Houston.
"Kini usa ka dako nga away ug dako ang akong pasalamat sa PBC sa paghatag kanako niini nga higayon,"Miingon Prograis. "Wala ako nakig-away sa usa ka tuig ug sukad niadto nahimo nako ang daghang pagpamalandong sa kaugalingon ug mibalhin gikan sa L.A. balik sa Texas. Mas naka-focus ako kaysa kaniadto ug dili na ako makahulat nga makabalik sa akong numero unong lugar sa super lightweight division. Kinahanglan nga mahimong kampeyon usab ako sa kalibutan ug dili ako mohunong hangtod nga mahinabo kana. "
Ang 30-anyos nga si Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 KOs) mahimo’g i-vault ang iyang kaugalingon sa top tier sa 140-pound contenders nga adunay labing kadaugan nga kadaugan batok sa Prograis sa Oktubre 31. Natawo sa Northridge, Cal. ug pagbansay gikan sa Mayweather Promotions gym sa Las Vegas, Labing bag-o nga nakig-away si Heraldez sa usa ka draw sa kadaghanan kaniadtong Mayo kontra sa kanhi kampiyon nga si Argenis Mendez. Ang pro career ni Heraldez nakakita usab kaniya nga nakapuntos sa mga kadaugan batok sa wala’y pilde nga si Jose Miguel Borrego ug gahi nga kontra Eddie Ramirez.
"Kini usa ka buang nga tuig, apan gikuha ko kini nga higayon aron makagahin og oras sa akong pamilya ug mapauswag ang akong mga kahanas sa sulud sa singsing,”Ni Heraldez. "Adunay daghang maayo nga sparring nga nahitabo sa Mayweather Boxing Club nga akong gipahimuslan. Naa koy lisud nga kontra sa akong atubangan, ug kana ra ang akong gitutokan karon. Nagsalig ako sa akong kaarang isip usa ka manlalaban ug nagsalig ako sa akong koponan nga makuha ako sa katapusan nga linya uban ang usa ka kadaugan sa Oktubre 31. Nagpasalamat ako sa Mayweather Promotions sa pagbutang sa akon sa usa ka dako nga plataporma alang sa kini nga away. "
Nakig-away sa iyang lungsod nga natawhan sa Mexico, Mexico, Krus (19-1-1, 14 KOs) wala’y pilde sa iyang ulahi 15 mga away sukad nahulog ang iyang ikaunom nga pro nga away pinaagi sa paghukum. Ang 22-anyos nga lalaki nagpatumba sa 10-of-13 nga kontra sa taliwala 2016 ug 2018, sa wala pa himuon ang iyang U.S. debut sa Disyembre 2019. Ang maong indigay nakit-an nga nakakuha og unanimous decision si Cruz kay Miguel Perez, nga iyang gisundan kaniadtong Pebrero ning tuiga pinaagi sa pagpildi kang Thomas Mattice pinaagi sa paghukum sa ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon.
“Sukad nga nagsugod ako sa boksing, kini ang akong damgo nga makig-away sa kini nga entablado sa Estados Unidos,"Miingon Cruz. "Nahibal-an ko nga si Diego Magdaleno usa ka tig-a kaayo ug kasinatian nga manlalaban, apan kini ang akong oras sa Oktubre 31. Makita sa mga tagahanga nga naa sa akon ang kinahanglan aron mahimong kampeyon sa kalibutan sa diha nga gipilde ko si Magdaleno ug gipahibalo ang akong kaugalingon nga usa sa labing kaayo nga lightweights sa kalibutan. ”
Magdaleno (32-3, 13 KOs) mosulod sa kini nga away nga gikan sa usa ka impresibo nga kadaugan batok sa contender Austin Dulay kaniadtong Pebrero nga nakakita kaniya nga gihulog si Dulay padulong sa us aka unanimous decision. Gihagit sa 33-anyos nga si Roman Martinez alang sa titulo nga 130-pound ug Terry Flanagan alang sa usa ka gaan nga korona, samtang nakig-away usab sa lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez kaniadtong Pebrero 2019. Usa ka lumad nga taga-Las Vegas, Nagdaog si Magdaleno og upat sa lima ka mga away pagsugod sa Oktubre 31, lakip ang 10-round decision bahin kang Artyom Hovhannisyan.
"Labi na akong naghinamhinam nga makabalik sa ring sukad sa akong katapusang nahimo,”Ni Magdaleno. "Ang kana nga kadaugan nakapukaw sa kalayo sa akon ug nakadasig kanako sama sa una. Karon nga naa na ko sa usa ka titulo nga giwagtang, Labi pa akong naghinamhinam nga mobalik sa paglihok. Nag-atubang ako sa laing batan-ong leon, apan nakulangan siya sa akong kasinatian. Ang pagbansay uban ang Bones Adams nakahatag kalainan sa akong karera. Naghimo ako usa ka pagbag-o sa labi ka daghang pagkomposo ug labi ka maalam sa singsing. Ania ako aron maghimo usa ka pahayag ug angkunon kung unsa ang akoa. Dili gyud ako mosibog hangtod makuha ko ang titulo sa kalibutan. ”
WBA and IBF 154-Pound Champion Rosario Battles WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo This Saturday, September 26 In Historic Unification Headlining Part Two of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV®Event Gipresentar ni Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – September 22, 2020 – WBA and IBF 154-pound championJeison Rosario stated his intention to go toe-to-toe with WBC Super Welterweight ChampionJermell Charlo when they clash this Saturday, September 26 nagpuyo sa Showtime PPV (7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT) in the main event of part two of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“Fight fans are going to get a war on September 26,” said Rosario. “Charlo and I are two of the biggest punchers in the division. We both fight with a lot of pride. We’re two very aggressive fighters who want to fight in the middle of the ring, so we’re going to bring the action and make this an epic war.”
The 25-year-old Rosario has had a smooth training camp for the biggest fight of his career, despite the pandemic, while training in Miami, Fla. with his coach Luis “Chiro” Perez.
“Even on a normal basis, we stay in a training camp house by ourselves, so this was just more of the same,” said Rosario. “There’s no family and no outsiders. It’s nothing but training. We know we’re facing a strong, explosive opponent, so we’ve done everything during this 16-week camp to prepare for him. We brought in great sparring partners with similar style to Charlo’s, so I’m as ready for him as I possibly can be.”
Rosario returns to the ring after a career-altering victory over Julian Williams in January, in which he stopped Williams to capture his WBA and IBF titles. Despite the sensational victory, Rosario knows that Charlo will present different challenges than he faced going up against Williams.
“I think Williams was probably more skilled technically, and he was harder to hit because he changes up his angles a lot,” said Rosario. “Charlo is stronger, a bigger puncher, and I think he’s a more athletic fighter than Williams. We’re preparing for the best Charlo and we know that means we have to be at our very best too.”
Prior to the Williams fight, Rosario began working Perez for the first time, and he credits that work, the first “real training camp” of his career, to his career-best performance against Williams.
“Training with Coach Perez has led to a lot of improvements and allowed me to reach my full potential,” said Rosario. “My camps for the Williams fight and the Charlo fight are the first real training camps of my career. After I fought Jorge Cota, I knew that I needed to make changes and be more dedicated.
“There are no distractions or excuses for me now. A better diet, better conditioning and more focused training has all played a part in the changes. Kay niini nga away, I’m going to be even stronger than I was against Williams. My body wasn’t really used to the training camp going into that fight. My body is responding even better after my second 16-week training camp.”
Hailing from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, a hotbed of baseball talent that has produced household names such as David Ortiz, Albert Pujols and Manny Ramirez, Rosario has quickly made himself the fighting pride of the island. His experience growing up living on the street as a child has motivated him to reach this point, even if he didn’t always see himself reaching this peak in the sport.
“I fight with a lot of pride and emotion,” said Rosario. “I just try to be myself, but I also want to represent the Dominican Republic the best way I can. I fight for my kids and my country and I leave it all in the ring. One of my biggest motivations for me was my economic status as a child. Living in the street as a kid, we were very poor. I didn’t want my kids to go through that, so that fed my hunger to provide for my family and take care of them the best I can.
“I always knew that I could be good, but I never imagined being in this position. God’s timing is perfect. Everything came when it was supposed to. I’ve been very lucky and got the opportunities at the right time. I started training with Coach Perez at the right time. I got the Williams fight at the right time and took full advantage of the opportunity. Karon, we’re here with a chance to unify the division, and I believe September 26 will be my time.”
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ABOUT CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER The CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER takes place Saturday, September 26 on SHOWTIME PPV with an unprecedented event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV begins at a special time of 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT and features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins with the Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko three-fight card followed by a 30-minute intermission and then the Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario three-fight card.
Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV is headlined by WBC Middleweight ChampionJermall Charlofacing top contenderSergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight ChampionBrandon Figueroawill defend his title against 122-pound contenderDamien Vázquezin the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Casimerofaces off against unbeatenDuke Micahin the pay-per-view opener.
The second three-fight card is headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionJermell Charloand IBF and WBA 154-pound championJeison Rosario. Unbeaten former championLuis Nerywill battle undefeatedAaron Alamedafor the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified championDanny Románfaces off against former championJuan Carlos Payanoin a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view.
The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.
“Jermall has never faced anyone like me before. I’ll apply more pressure than he’s used to” Top Rated Contender Derevyanchenko Faces WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo this Saturday, September 26 Headlining Part One of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV®Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – September 21, 2020 – Top contenderSergiy Derevyanchenko believes that his combination of skills and experience will make him the toughest challenge that WBC Middleweight ChampionJermall Charlo has faced in his career, as they near their showdown this Saturday, September 26 headlining part one of CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER, a SHOWTIME PPV event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“I’ll definitely be his toughest test at middleweight,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “Jermall has never faced anyone like me. I’ll apply more pressure than he’s used to. He’s also never faced anyone with my footwork. I’ll fight more on the inside than his previous opponents.”
Derevyanchenko sports a 13-2 pro record with 10 knockouts, following an extensive amateur career that included representing his native Ukraine at the 2008 Olympics as part of his 390-20 overall ledger. Usa ka pro sukad 2014, Derevyanchenko’s experience in the amateurs has aided him as he climbed up the middleweight division in the paid ranks.
“My amateur experience has helped me a lot,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “I came to the pros with much more experience in the ring than most other fighters and it’s been a big part of what I’ve accomplished. I believe that all of that experience will help me get the win on Saturday and take Charlo’s belt.”
The 34-year-old now lives in Brooklyn and has avoided any negative training impact of the pandemic by working with his head trainer Andre Rozier at their private gym in New Jersey. September 26 will be Derevyanchenko’s third world title fight, after losing a narrow decision to Gennadiy Golovkin last October and a split decision against Daniel Jacobs in 2018. Each of his previous title fights have presented different experiences that he can take into the Charlo fight, based off the similarities and differences between the opponents.
“Golovkin is a very different fighter than Charlo, but Jacobs is similar stylistically, so that’s something I’ll be used to,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “This training camp has been very similar to camps for my previous fights though. We just brought in different sparring partners for this one. We’re using fighters who can show us what Charlo will bring to the ring.
“We’re making necessary adjustments based off all our experience and developing a game plan specifically for Charlo. The sparring partners have been giving me great work and I’m absolutely ready for September 26.”
In both of his title opportunities, Derevyanchenko has suffered a knockdown in the first round, only to battle back and nearly win the fight. Despite the similar script, Derevyanchenko is not focusing on those opening round mistakes as he prepares for Charlo.
“I’ll be very focused in the early rounds against Charlo, we’re not dwelling on the past,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “We always have an eye looking forward. I’ll try to get the win faster against Charlo, so we’ll be applying more pressure early.
“Those first round knockdowns were just brief moments in those fights. I quickly moved on, put them behind me and fought my way back into it. I told myself that I may have lost the first round, but I just had to be better in the remaining rounds.”
With fight week here and the bulk of the hard training behind him, Derevyanchenko is prepared for the challenge Charlo presents, no matter how the fight goes or which strategy Charlo enters the ring with.
“I’m not solely focused on the fight going one certain way, we just have our game plan and we’ll see what happens in the ring,"Miingon Derevyanchenko. “If I can knock him out, I’ll be ready to go for it. But if it goes 12 rounds, I have all of the skills to win a decision.”
“After I win this belt on September 26, I want Brandon Figueroa next!”
Unbeaten Former Champion Nery Takes on Undefeated Aaron Alameda for Vacant WBC Super Bantamweight Title Saturday, September 26 In Co-Main Event of Part Two of a SHOWTIME PPV®Doubleheader Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
NEW YORK – September 17, 2020 – Unbeaten former championLuis Nery shared updates from his training camp as he prepares to take on undefeatedAaron Alamedafor the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-main event of part two of a SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader Saturday, September 26 sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.
Kay niini nga away, Nery is training for the first time under the guidance of Eddy Reynoso at his gym in San Diego, alongside Canelo Alvarez and former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr., taliwala sa uban. Although Nery enters this fight on an 11-fight knockout streak, he has been able to hone other facets of his arsenal under Reynoso.
“Coach Reynoso has been helping me a lot with my defense,” said Nery. “We’re working on boxing with my hands up and on my accuracy. He’s helping me do everything possible to maximize my power and speed. I feel very strong and I’ve been sparring 12 rounds for a while now. I’m extremely ready for September 26 and focused on nothing but that.”
Nery and Alameda were set to square off in a bantamweight battle on SHOWTIME® sa Marso, before the pandemic delayed that showdown. With Rey Vargas vacating his 122-pound title due to an injury, the rescheduled fight came with the addition of that title being on the line. While he knows Alameda will bring his best, Nery is confident in continuing his winning streak.
“I know that Alameda is a tough, undefeated fighter who’s going to leave it all in the ring,” said Nery. “I know he wants to win, just like me, and I know he’s working every day so that he can perform to his maximum potential. I believe that my speed and my overall talent will make me the winner. The postponement has given me even more time to train and prepare for this matchup. Ako 100% ready.”
Nery has long established himself as a force in the bantamweight division, winning his title in 2017 by traveling to Japan and handing Shinsuke Yamanaka his first loss via fourth-round stoppage. While September 26 is his first championship fight at 122-pounds, he has his sights set on dominating the super bantamweight division and beyond.
“At this moment, I want to fight at both 118 and 122-pounds,” said Nery. “There are a lot of great fights to be made in those weight classes. Sometime next year, I want to move up to 126-pounds so that I can dominate all three divisions.”
The stacked September 26 PPV undercards feature a wealth of champions and top talent at both the 118 ug 122 weight classes. If he’s victorious next Saturday night, Nery has his eyes on a fight against WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa, who defends his title against Damien Vazquez in the co-main event of part one of the doubleheader.
“After I win this belt on September 26, I want Brandon Figueroa next,” said Nery. “I’m not overlooking Alameda at all, but if I had my choice, me and Figueroa would give the fans a great show my next time in the ring.”
“I’m striving to be one of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.”
“Derevyanchenko calls himself ‘The Technician’, but we’ll see how technical he is once I start putting my jab in his face.”
Unbeaten WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo Faces Top Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Saturday, September 26 Headlining Part One of SHOWTIME PPV® DoubleheaderGipresentar ni Premier Boxing Champions
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HOUSTON – September 14, 2020 – Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World ChampionJermall Charlo brought fans and media into his training camp Monday with a virtual media workout as he prepares to face top contenderSergiy Derevyanchenko to headline part one of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader Saturday, September 26 sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.
Charlo was joined Monday by his longtime trainer Ronnie Shields as he showed off a variety of skills while training for the toughest opponent of his pro career. Charlo vs. Derevyanchenko will headline the first part of the special PPV doubleheader that begins at 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT, before his twin brother and WBC Super Welterweight Champion Jermell Charlo steps in for the main event of part two against WBA and IBF 154-pound champion Jeison Rosario.
The workout streamed live on the PBC YouTube page and can be viewed in its entiretyHERE. Here is what Charlo and Shields had to say Monday:
Charlo JERMALL
“I know that it’s my time to shine and my time to give everyone the best that I can give. I’m striving to be one of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.
“The fans that love me can expect me to do what I do. The fans who don’t know about me, they’re going to see a smart, strong and athletic fighter. You’re going to see all of it in the ring on September 26.
“I came from nothing, so I want to put everyone on. I want to make sure Ronnie Shields gets into the Hall of Fame. We’re looking to do something in boxing that no one has ever done.
“When I look outside this gym, I say there’s no way I’m losing. I’m carrying my whole family on my back. Houston, we have another one. I’m doing it for everybody here.
“I’m telling those other middleweights to buckle your seatbelts. It’s lift off. Everyone that doubted me, everyone who wants a chance, you’ll get your turn. I’m running the show. You just stay locked in.
“My power is growing along with me. With some fights you need to add more power and sometimes your power just naturally increases. I’ve gotten a lot stronger and a lot smarter, so I’ve been able to use my skills to go along with my power heading into this fight.
“Derevyanchenko is a come forward fighter. He’s going to bring a lot of power and speed with good technical skills. He calls himself ‘The Technician’ but we’ll see how technical he is once I start putting my jab in his face. I’m going to use all my natural skills in this fight.
“After I win this fight the sky is the limit. I know people will respect me a lot more after this, but I’m focused on only this fight. This fight is another big stepping stone toward even bigger fights to come.
“A lot of people don’t really know where the Charlos came from and they’re getting the chance to learn it throughout this time. It’s taken to this point for everyone to see that we belong on this big stage. I’m grateful for everyone around me who’s embraced me with love.
“We don’t have too much longer to be doing this. Where are the rest of the belts at? Ako andam. Watch next Saturday night, because I’m making this statement loud for everyone who doubted me.”
Ronnie TAMING, Charlo ni Trainer
“It means a lot to be in this position. It shows you that your fighter has made it to the top. He’s at the point where people want to see the champion of the world. It’s great to be there with him and help him to this level in the sport.
“At this moment, Jermall is in great shape and he’s just about ready. We still have another week of hard training to go, then we’ll start coming down next week. He’s really sharp right now and we just have to keep him that way.
“Houston loves winners and this guy is a winner. People know he’s a family man also and he works very hard for everything he’s gotten. He’s always shouting out Houston because this is where he’s from and it’s important to him.
“I’ve had so many good fighters in my career, but Jermall is right up there at the top with Evander Holyfield, Vernon Forrest and Pernell Whitaker. He works hard and pays attention to what he has to do. The thing that separates them is that he knows how to watch his opponent and he knows what he’s in for.
“Just like every opponent, we expect Sergiy to be at his best. We expect Sergiy to come in and try to win and be the best he can possibly be. Jermall is doing the same thing. No stone will be left unturned. We go over the game plan every day.”
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ABOUT CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER PPV The CHARLO DOUBLEHEADER takes place Saturday, September 26 on SHOWTIME PPV with an unprecedented event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The PPV begins at a special time of 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT and features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins with the Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko three-fight card followed by a 30-minute intermission and then the Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario three-fight card.
Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV is headlined by WBC Middleweight ChampionJermall Charlofacing top contenderSergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight ChampionBrandon Figueroawill defend his title against 122-pound contenderDamien Vázquezin the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Casimerofaces off against unbeatenDuke Micahin the pay-per-view opener.
The second three-fight card is headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionJermell Charloand IBF and WBA 154-pound championJeison Rosario. Unbeaten former championLuis Nerywill battle undefeatedAaron Alamedafor the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified championDanny Románfaces off against former championJuan Carlos Payanoin a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view.
The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.
Former Unified Champion Danny Roman Previews Showdown Against Juan Carlos Payano and More Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV®Doubleheader on Saturday, September 26, Gipresentar ni Premier Boxing Champions
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NEW YORK, – September 9, 2020 – Former unified super bantamweight championDanny Roman anticipates an action packed showdown as he previewed his upcoming WBC super bantamweight title eliminator bout against former world championJuan Carlos Payano nahitabo sa Sabado, September 26 in part two of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“Payano is one of the toughest and roughest fighters in the division,” said Roman. “His only losses are to elite fighters. This fight will be all action because Payano likes to mix it up, ingon nga ako. The fans will get to see two warriors going at it as I’m fully prepared for a grueling fight. This will be an explosive twelve-round battle, and that’s if it goes the distance, which I highly doubt.”
Roman and his longtime trainer Eddie Gonzalez have prepared for the Payano fight at the Fundamentals Gym in Los Angeles, studying their opponent and aiming to put on an impressive performance on September 26.
“It’s been a very productive training camp thus far,” said Roman. “We’ve been going strong, but smart, since early August. Coach Eddie has been studying Payano and we see some flaws in his game that we feel we can capitalize on. I’m in great shape and its full steam ahead for Payano showdown.”
The Los Angeles-native Roman will return to the ring for the first time since dropping a narrow split-decision, and his super bantamweight titles, to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January. Roman knows that with a win in this title eliminator, he will be in a prime position to regain his status in the division.
“A victory will put me right back on the doorstep for a world title,” said Roman. “I feel that I’m still one of the best fighters at super bantamweight, but I must get past Payano. There are so many big fights at super bantamweight, because this division is one of the deepest in boxing. My mind is set on becoming a world champion again, and a victory against Payano will bring me closer to that goal.”
Ang Septiyembre 26 doubleheader is stacked with champions and top talent in the 122-pound division, presenting an abundance of opportunities for Roman should he emerge victorious. The 30-year-old relishes the opportunities in front of him to fight for the top spot at super bantamweight.
“I’m excited about this next chapter of my career with PBC and fighting on SHOWTIME®,” said Roman. “I know there will be a lot of big fights that can be made, and I want to thank my promoter Thompson Boxing for always believing in me. Sa katapusan sa adlaw, I’m an entertainer and I want to give the fans great fights.”
The unprecedented pay-per-view twin bill features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. Part one of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins live at a special time of 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT with the three-fight card topped by unbeaten WBC ChampionJermall Charlofacing top contenderSergiy Derevyanchenko. WBA Super Bantamweight ChampionBrandon Figueroawill defend his title against 122-pound contenderDamien Vázquezin the co-featured bout, while WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Casimerofaces off against unbeatenDuke Micahin the pay-per-view opener.
Following a 30-minute intermission, the second three-fight card, headlined by the historic unification matchup between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionJermell Charloand IBF and WBA 154-pound championJeison Rosario, will begin. Unbeaten former championLuis Nerywill battle undefeatedAaron Alamedafor the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified championRománfaces off against former championPayanoin a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view.
The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.
Hard-Hitting Tugstsogt Nyambayar Battles Unbeaten Cobia Breedy in Co-Main Event and Unbeaten Welterweight Jaron Ennis Takes On Juan Carlos Abreu in Telecast Opener NEW YORK – September 3, 2020 – Top 154-pound contenders go toe-to-toe as hard-hittingErickson "Hammer" Lubin mga gubat 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gaushain a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator headlining a three-fight event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, September 19 live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Ang SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION magsugod sa 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT and features Mongolia’sTugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayarstepping in to face unbeatenCobia “Soldier” Breedyin the 10-round featherweight co-main event bout. The telecast opener will see one of the top prospects in boxing, unbeaten welterweightJaron “Boots” Ennis,squaring off against the Dominican Republic’sJuan Carlos Abreu sa usa ka 10-round match.
Ang kalihokan gipasiugdahan sa mga TGB Promotions. The Ennis vs. Abreu bout is promoted in association with D & D Boxing.
“The super welterweight division is red-hot, and the winner between Erickson Lubin and Terrell Gausha on September 19 will be in a prime position to be the next 154-pound world champion, including a possible matchup against the following week’s Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario winner,”Ingon ni Tom Brown, Presidente sa TGB Promotions. “Erickson Lubin has been on a tear since his only loss, showing his growth from the Prospect Of The Year to a top contender. Terrell Gausha has an impressive pedigree dating back to his time as a U.S. Olympian and like Lubin, he can earn a second world title opportunity with a win on September 19. Add in two exciting undercard attractions, and this is yet another fight card on SHOWTIME that boxing fans won’t want to miss.”
The 24-year-old Lubin (22-1, 16 KOs) has put together an impressive four-bout winning streak since a loss to Jermell Charlo in 2017. He became the first person to stop former champion Ishe Smith, ug sa labing bag-o lang, he dominated Nathaniel Gallimore to earn a decision in October. Lumad nga taga Orlando, Fla., Lubin is trained by renowned coach Kevin Cunningham as he continues his quest to another title opportunity. After a stellar amateur career, Si Lubin nahimong pro sa 18 mga tuig sa 2013, eventually being named Prospect Of The Year by ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.
“I’m focused and ready to make my 2020 debut on SHOWTIME,” ni Lubin. “Terrell Gausha has been in the ring with a few good fighters and he’s also an Olympian, so I know he has the experience, but I’m expecting to dominate him. My mindset will be to execute my game plan and come out on top. I’m going to show the world that I’m one of the best 154 pounders out there and I’m ready to put a strap around my waist. It’s Hammer time!"
Usa ka sakop sa 2012 U.S. Olympic team, Gausha (21-1-1, 10 KOs) was born in Cleveland, Ohio but now fights out of Encino, Calif., where he is trained by Manny Robles. The 32-year-old is coming off a split draw against former world champion Austin Trout in May 2019. Gausha won his first 20 propesyonal nga away, before suffering his only career defeat in a 2017 world title showdown against Erislandy Lara.
“Training camp has obviously been a little different ahead of this fight, but we’ve done what we need to, and I’ll be ready on September 19,” said Gausha. "Kini mao ang usa ka dako nga away alang kanako, being my second chance at getting to a world title. I know Lubin is a young, good fighter and I’m sure he’ll also be ready. But this is my fourth southpaw in a row, so I’m very prepared for this fight and I’m going to show that I’m on another level.”
The 28-year-old Nyambayar (11-0, 9 KOs) won a silver medal representing his native Mongolia in the 2012 Olympics. He now lives and trains in Las Vegas. Nyambayar ascended the featherweight rankings after his extensive amateur career with victories over then unbeaten Harmonito Dela Torre and former interim champion Oscar Escandon. Nyambayar earned his first world title shot before earning the title shot when he defeated former champion Claudio Marrero in January 2019. The Mongolian dropped his most recent fight against long-reigning WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. in February on SHOWTIME.
“I am excited to step in the ring and perform on September 19,” said Nyambayar. “The change in opponent to Breedy will have no effect on me. This is the fight game, so you always have to be prepared. I was already working hard and I will continue to work day by day to be at my very best when I compete on fight night.”
The 28-year-old Breedy (15-0, 5 KOs), from Bridgetown, Barbados and fighting out of Hyattsville, Md., mibalik pro sa 2014 and trains in Barry Hunter’s Headbangers Gym in Washington, D.C. Fighting under the nickname “Soldier”, Breedy served three years in the Barbadian military. Inside the ring, he most recently stopped Titus Williams in December, capping sa usa ka malampuson nga 2019 where he added three wins to his unblemished record. Having campaigned at both 130 ug 135 libra, Breedy is looking to make a name for himself in the competitive 126-pound division.
“I’m very grateful for this opportunity and I’m thankful to my team for getting me this fight,” said Breedy. “I stay in the gym and I’m always prepared and staying ready. I have that mindset so I can take advantage of any opportunity that comes my way. My opponent is a good fighter, but on September 19, tune in and watch me go to war. The world will get to know who I am. I’m going to give 100 porsyento. I can do anything in the ring, and I will show it on fight night.”
A native of boxing-rich Philadelphia, Pa., the supremely talented Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs) returns to the ring after stopping Bakhtiyar Eyubov in January. Ennis scored two emphatic knockout victories onShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon sa 2018 before adding two more KO wins to his ledger in 2019. As his level of opposition has steadily increased since turning professional in 2016, the switch-hitter has scored 15 consecutive knockouts and 13 knockdowns in his six most recent bouts. “Boots,” who has yet to be pushed past the sixth round, was a standout amateur who won the 2015 National Golden Gloves and was ranked as the No. 1 amateur at 141 pounds before turning pro.
“I’m getting better every single day, sharper every single day, and smarter every single day during training camp,” said Ennis. "Ako wala masayud sa daghan nga bahin sa akong kontra, but not too many guys have been able to withstand my power and I don’t expect this to be any different. I’m just focused on myself, preparing so I can go into the ring, have fun, look phenomenal for everybody tuning in on SHOWTIME and come out victorious.”
Natawo sa Dominican Republic, Abreu (23-5-1, 21 KOs) has now lived and trained in Salem, Misa., for the last five years. The 33-year-old has battled a slew of top welterweights throughout his career, including Jamal James and Egidijus Kavaliauskas, while also earning a TKO victory over Jesus Soto-Karass. Abreu has never been stopped.
“Jaron Ennis is a great contender with good boxing IQ, speed and decent power, but this is not my first rodeo,” said Abreu. “I have fought first-class opposition and I would like to dance some good Merengue with him. I am having a great camp and I am excited and motivated by this opportunity. It is clear to me that this is a do-or-die fight for me, and therefore, come September 19, I am preparing mentally and physically to leave everything in that ring.”
I-klik HEREfor Action Photos / Credit: Showtime Ug HEREfor Action Photos / Credit: TGB Promotions NEW YORK – September 1, 2020 - WBC SUPER WALTERWEIGHT WORLD ENIGN Jermell Charloand WBA and IBF 154-pound world championJeison Rosariopreviewed their blockbuster unification showdown during a virtual kick-off press conference Tuesday as they near their main event battle on part two of the first-ever SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader on Saturday, September 26 sa usa ka kalihokan nga gipakita sa Premier Boxing Champions.
Five of the six fighters who will be competing in part two of the unprecedented event participated in today’s media call. Unbeaten former championLuis Nery will battle undefeatedAaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in the co-feature, while former unified championDaniel Romanfaces off against former championJuan Carlos Payano in a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator bout to open the second installment of the pay-per-view. Nery was unable to participate in the call due to technical issues.
Here is what the virtual press conference participants had to say Tuesday: JERMELL Charlo: “I’m stronger and faster than I’ve ever been. Camp has been amazing. I can’t believe I got in shape so fast, but I really never got out of shape. I make investments in myself and I do my homework.
“Congratulations to Rosario for getting the chance to move up to this level. But I know what I possess in the ring when I choose to let it out of me. I’m more ready for this fight than any fight I’ve ever had.
“My legacy is on the line. I feed my family this way. It’s not about what we’re going to say. It’s no secret about how I fight. I’m dangerous and I feel even more dangerous now. I’m excited to go 12 rounds. My capacity and skills are exceeding all of these guys in the division. I’m way hungrier now. The fire has been lit in me.
“A lot of people were surprised Jeison won against Julian Williams, but I actually wasn’t. Williams was dealing with a lot. But I’m a different kind of fighter. My dedication is different than everyone.
“Me and my brother have always been doubted. As I mature, I don’t care about what anyone on the outside says. I don’t care who makes the rankings. My job is to box. That was once my hobby. I’ve been doing this forever and I’ve grown into this. I’m a different animal. Just like Rosario had to come up the levels, I did that as well. I’m maintaining where I’m at because of my hard work and the way I fight. All you have to do is put me out there and I’m going to go get it for you.
“I believe my last two fights and the different styles that Tony Harrison had have helped me. Tony is a great fighter. You look at his record and you know he can punch, but I’m just different. That’s what made me come out on top and made the first fight close. The experience I had in those fights will give me even more of an edge coming into this fight.
“There’s so many things I do that make me believe I’m the best in the division. I can go on and on, but I’m a lion in the cage, let me out and see what happens.
“I’m strong from the first round to the end. If it goes to 12, then it goes that far. I’m smart and know how to set up traps. I’m not going to divulge the game plan, but I’m not playing around in the ring.” JEISON ROSARIO: “This is going to be a great war. I’m dedicated and motivated for this fight and I know what it means to face a fighter of Jermell’s quality, so the training has been going great. I’m so ready.
“I am even hungrier now than I was before I won the titles. I’m more motivated. The desire inside of me and the fire inside of me is burning to win this fight against a great fighter in Jermell Charlo. Like the Dominican people say, ‘we have to keep moving forward’ and that’s what I plan to do in this fight.
“Jermell Charlo and Julian Williams are definitely two different types of fighters. I think Williams has a little more quickness but Jermell is definitely stronger and has more power. That’s why I’ve had to prepare a little differently for this fight. In regards to who I feel is the better fighter – I don’t want to take anything away from either guy. Williams was a great fighter and he was considered No. 1 when I fought him, which is now the same position that Jermell Charlo is in. They both have their merits but I wouldn’t say which one is the better fighter. Jermell is considered the best fighter at 154 karon.
“One thing that has changed since my loss to Nathaniel Gallimore in 2017 is my maturity. As the fights get bigger and more important, I definitely stepped up to the occasion and to the challenge. I’m training harder and there is more focus on this fight coming up.
“This fight means a lot to me. It’s definitely the most important fight of my career and I’m very thankful. I’m thankful to my trainer and for this opportunity that’s been given to me to fight the best fighter in the division. This is a great moment and some people think I won’t win. I know it’s going to be electric.
“I consider this to be my time. Empires fall. Presidents fall. Kingdoms fall. It’s all very interesting because under Charlo’s brand, you have the lion and you have the hunter and all that. But during the fight, you’re going to find out who really is the hunter. I’m a warrior and we’re going to see that night who really is the hunter and who is the one that’s going to be hunted.” AARON ALAMEDA: “We’ve been training very hard and we know we have a tough opponent in Luis Nery, but we’re ready for him.
“In all honesty, maybe the names that you see on paper that I’ve faced are not in Nery’s class, but when you see me on September 26, you’re going to know what I’m made of.
“It’s true that Nery has had trouble making weight before but that’s his problem. If he makes weight or if he doesn’t, I’m not bothered by that. I’m focused on what I need to do on September 26, so I haven’t really focused on whether he is going to make weight. I am the one who is going to be ready.
“This is definitely a step-up for me, we aren’t denying that. But strategically, we have worked on certain things that we know are going to help come fight night. We’ve seen a lot of video on Luis Nery and learned how we need to approach this fight. We’ve seen a couple things that we can do and that’s what we’re going to do on September 26.
“There were a few opponents that I fought that were difficult but one in particular was [Enrique] Bernache in Guadalajara. He was fighting in his hometown and he had his people behind him but we still won that fight. The person that has hit me the hardest? His name was [Juan] Jimenez, and we still overcame the power he showed that night to win.
“I have fought a couple southpaws in my career and I actually feel better against southpaws than I do against orthodox fighters.
“There’s no doubt that Nery is a powerful puncher but we have to see how he’s going to come out – if he’s coming out boxing or if he’s going to look for the knockout immediately. We have a strategy for whichever way he comes out. We’ll be ready for it.” DANIEL ROMAN: “Everything is going great in training. We’ve made some adjustments due to the pandemic, but I’ll be at my best on September 26. We’re two former champions, so this is going to be a quality fight. We’re going to try to make it our night.
“The goal is to get back to the world title, but I’m not overlooking Payano. He’s a quality fighter. We have to get past him and then hopefully we can get the rematch with Murodjon Akhmadaliev.
“Payano lost to big names and quality fighters. Anything can happen in a fight, so I’m getting ready for anything. I’m prepared to fight the best Payano possible. Ako dili sa pagkuha sa kaniya sa lightly. This is like if I was defending the belt against another world champion.
“I’m more focused than ever now. I didn’t think I lost my last fight, I thought I took it. Now my mind is set on Payano, so we’re just continuing to work as hard as when I was champion. It’s one step at a time. First it’s Payano, then we’ll see after that.
“Losing my titles has motivated me even more. I know what my next goal is. I’m not overlooking Payano, but I’m looking to get that rematch next.” JUAN CARLOS Payano: “We definitely respect Danny Roman. Siya ang usa ka dakung fighter, but this is the opportunity of a lifetime. We’ve trained hard and you’re going to see the best of Payano for this fight.
“We committed errors in those two fights we lost to Inoue and Nery where they took me down but we’ve come in prepared knowing that we are fighting another good fighter in Danny Roman and we have really prepared well so that it doesn’t happen again. You do learn from your errors in these fights so that’s why when I come out, you’ll see a different Juan Carlos Payano on September 26.
“I’ve always fought hard in all my fights, but especially this one because we are looking at the end of my career. I know I need a great showing for the fans, so there is definitely an extra urgency to show the best of me.
“A boxer never reveals what he is going to bring into the ring but I’m definitely going to be more precise. That’s something I didn’t have in my two losses. I can’t be too desperate. I found that I was desperate in those two fights when I could have been more precise and do a better job in those aspects of the fight.
“I’ve been boxing since I was six years old and I’ve given my life to boxing. It’s been a great run. I respect Danny Roman enormously and the people can expect two warriors to get in the ring on September 26 and give their all. The fans know that this is what I always give them and that night will be no different.”
Derrick SANTIAGO, Charlo ni Trainer: “Training camp has been good. Jermell’s been getting better and better. I’ve been pleased with what I’m seeing and it’s still early in training camp. We’re going to continue to build leading up to the fight. We know we have a very tough guy we’re facing, but I believe everyone we’ve faced is tough. We’re going in there to be at our best.
“I think that the victory would be beautiful, but I’m not thinking about what it would do for me. The best things is what it would mean for Jermell to have three belts. This is about legacy. It’s about a legacy fight for Jermell and myself.
“Rosario is a good fighter. He’s had a gradual progression from when I watched him fight Justin DeLoach and then moving on to fight Williams. He’s getting better. We know what we’re looking at. We know as the champ, he might come in as a different fighter. So we have to be better also. It’s a great challenge but we’re looking forward to it.
“I saw Rosario’s fights before Williams, so I knew he would be tough. I was surprised how it went down because Williams is a strong fighter. But Rosario really showed out and he had the right shots to get him out of there. We expect a great fighter on September 26.”
LUIS “CHIRO” PEREZ, Rosario’s Trainer: “Training camp has been great. Everything went exactly the way we wanted it to and then some. Even through these times, we were able to do our full training camp the way we wanted it. There have been no obstacles.
“Jeison is stronger and smarter than ever. We’re looking forward to showing that we belong with this competition. We know it’s a tall order against the best 154-pound fighter in the world, but we want his position. He’s the man at this weight class and we want to prove to the world that we belong on that level.
“Jeison had never done a real training camp in his life until recently. He trained any way he could figure out and he would take a lot of last minute fights. That changed for the Williams fight and that’s changed for this fight. Everything he’s overcome, he’s done with desire. He’s doing the proper training camp now and eating the proper way. I think you have to knock Rosario out to beat him. September 26, we’re going to see if I’m right.”
Esteban Espinoza, Presidente, Sports ug Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.: “Top to bottom, this is the highest quality card I’ve ever been associated with. Over the last few years, there have been a lot of new companies and a lot of activity in boxing and even with all the money, the deals, the companies, and everything they’re supposedly bringing to the table, no one has been doing this kind of event. No one else is doing cards at this level — this big and with this much quality. This is an event for the true fight fan. World champion after world champion, a collection of some of the best fighters in the world all on one card. Unom ka away, five of them world title fights, all on one pay-per-view.
“This is a card full of bangers. The one fight that’s not a world title fight, the one between Danny Roman and Juan Carlos Payano, is a matchup between a former unified champion and a former world champion – so there’s no shortage of accomplishments there. You have unbeaten former champion Luis Nery, who is coming off a streak of 11 consecutive knockouts, moving up into a new weight class to take on undefeated Aaron Alameda. Our second main event of the evening, Jermell Charlo and Jeison Rosario, like the first one, is a matchup between the top two boxers currently fighting in the division. We don’t need exaggeration or hyperbole. Simply put, this is the best fight that can be made in the super welterweight division.”
Premier Boxing Champions Presents Two Special Fight Cards For One Price on Saturday, September 26 – Live at 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT Six-Fight Pay-Per-View Doubleheader Features Five World Championship Bouts and a World Title Eliminator NEW YORK – September 1, 2020 – In a first-of-its-kind boxing event, and a doubleheader unlike any other in sports, SHOWTIME PPV and Premier Boxing Champions have assembled two stacked fight cards with each card headlined by one of the world champion Charlo twins in their most significant fights to date. Sa Sabado, September 26, the unprecedented twin bill features WBC Middleweight ChampionJermall Charlo nag-atubang satop contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko in the main event of the first card. The second card is topped by WBC Super Welterweight ChampionJermell Charlo pagkuha saWBA and IBF 154-pound championJeison Rosario in a world championship unification fight.
The unprecedented pay-per-view twin bill features six compelling fights in all, five of which are world title fights, on the same night for one price. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins with the Charlo vs. Derevyanchenko three-fight card live at a special time of 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT followed by a 30-minute intermission and then the Charlo vs. Rosario three-fight card.
“The Charlo twins are two of boxing’s most charismatic and exciting stars, and they are facing the most significant challenges of their respective careers,”Ingon ni Tom Brown, Presidente sa TGB Promotions. “It’s only right that Jermell and Jermall would headline this extraordinary doubleheader. Jeison Rosario proved just how dangerous he is when he stopped Julian Williams in January to become the unified champion and he has shown his considerable ambition by going right into this showdown against Jermell. Sergiy Derevyanchenko has given some of the best middleweights in the world everything they could handle, and many believe he should be a 160-pound champion right now. He’s going to face another one of the very best middleweights on September 26 and there is no doubt he’ll be at his best when he steps to Jermall.
“With the addition of two sensational undercard bouts on each card, three of which are world title fights, this special event is a boxing fan’s dream and will deliver hours of dramatic action.”
“This event is a cornerstone, two cornerstones, sa pagkatinuod, sa 2020 SHOWTIME Sports boxing schedule,"Miingon si Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sports ug Event Programming, Showtime. “The parallel paths of the Charlo twins converge when they take on their most significant opponents to date. Sa pagbuhat niini, each man has a chance to assert himself individually on the biggest stage in the sport. Likewise, the four undercard matchups across the two shows feature some of the best talent in the 118 and 122-pound divisions, virtually all in 50-50 katukma. This is truly a special event, delivered at a special time and in an unprecedented way. As a fight fan, I cannot wait for September 26.”
This unique pay-per-view doubleheader is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario match is co-promoted with Sampson Boxing.
Mayweather Promotions’ Rolando Romero Scores Unanimous Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Jackson Maríñez for Interim WBA Lightweight Title; Otto Wallin TKOs Travis Kauffman In Heavyweight Scrap
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Agosto 16, 2020 – David Benavidez kept his unbeaten record intact after 23 fights with a dominating performance against Alexis Angulo in the main event of an exciting night of boxing live on SHOWTIME Saturday night from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., presented by Premier Boxing Champions. (For highlights, click HERE)
Sa Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga®tripleheader card, the 23-year-old Benavídez (23-0, 20 KOs) – who lost his WBC world title belt on the scale on Friday – scored a stoppage victory against the former world title challenger Angulo (26-2, 22 KOs), whose corner threw in the towel after the 10th round.
“I rate myself a solid eight,” Benavidez said. “I could have done some stuff better, but overall it was a great performance. I didn’t want to go too fast and leave myself exposed for some big shots. He’s a heavy puncher. But like I said, I like to do the stuff that nobody has ever done. Nobody has ever stopped him and I’m pretty sure nobody is ever going to make him look like that again. I demolished him from round one to round 10.”
A seven-year pro at the age of 23, Benavidez landed 56 percent of his power punches in the fight and averaged 29 sa 70 punches thrown per round. Benavidez closed the show by landing a career high 54 punches in round 10.
Colombia’s Angulo, karon nakig-away gikan sa Miami, Fla., entered his second world title opportunity riding a three-fight winning streak, but was unable to come counter anything Benavidez threw at him.
Benavidez said he was disappointed and embarrassed by not making the 168-pound weight limit on Friday. “Everything everyone said about me is true,” Benavidez said. “I should be a professional and come in on weight, but this time I couldn’t do it. It’s my first time not making weight in eight years of being a professional.”
“I really have to talk to my promoter to see what’s next,” Benavidez added. “I’ll fight anybody to get back to the spot I was. You could see by this performance tonight, I could put on a great performance against anybody and people will pay to see that. I’m probably going to go right back into training camp to make sure I don’t miss weight.”
Sa co-main event, rising lightweight Rolando “Rolly” Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) scored a controversial unanimous decision over previously fellow unbeaten Jackson Maríñez (19-1, 7 KOs) to capture the interim WBA Lightweight Title. Ang iskor sa mga 115-113, 116-112 ug 118-110, all in favor of Romero. (For highlights, click HERE).
The story of the fight was Maríñez’s reliable jabs as the Dominican fighter won the battle in that department (14 percent compared to Romero’s 10 porsyento). It was Romero, Apan, who held the advantage on power punches connecting on 24 porsyento (31 sa 228) compared to 18 percent for Maríñez (72 sa 401).
“I don’t think I had a bad performance,” said Romero, who confidently predicted a brutal knockout would end the bout in his pre-fight comments. "Ako nagtuo nga ako midaog sa away. Regardless of everything, I’m the world champ now. Ako malipayon. "
Romero suffered a slight cut above his left eye in the ninth round on a head butt, but it didn’t seem to affect his performance in the championship rounds. “He came out a little bit tougher and slicker than what I thought,” Romero said. “But all he did was move around the entire fight. He didn’t even try to engage. It’s hard to knock out someone who doesn’t try to engage. I hurt him multiple times with body shots and a few hooks. There was one moment I hurt him with a right hand and he pulled my head down. It was just hard to finish him off.
"Yeah [I would give him a rematch]. He didn’t do anything special.”
The 29-year-old Maríñez, who holds the WBA’s No. 6 ranggo nga, is trained by Robert Garcia, who was not present in the Maríñez’s corner electing not to travel cross country from his Southern California home.
“That was pure robbery,” Maríñez said. “I won the fight. I out-jabbed, out-boxed him. You could tell he didn’t think he won the fight right afterwards. It’s a robbery.”
Sa pag-abli bout sa telecast, heavyweight contender Otto Wallin recorded a TKO at 2:32 of the fifth round against Travis Kauffman, who re-tore his left labrum at the start of the fifth round and was unable to lift his arm. Referee Michael Ortega signaled the end of the fight and afterwards Kauffman announced he was retiring from boxing, just days ahead of his 35th adlaw nga natawhan. (For highlights, click HERE)
The 29-year-old Wallin (21-1, 14 KOs) who had a four-inch height advantage over Kauffman, said he felt for the injured Kauffman, but was dominating the fight. “I was breaking him down. I had a lot left,” Wallin said. “Too bad he hurt his shoulder in the end, but I was breaking him and hitting him with good clean shots.”
Wallin looked sharp in his return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019. Siya mitugpa 12 jabs per round and 54 percent of his power shots throughout the fight. Currently living in New York City and originally Representing his native Sundsvall, Sweden, Wallin had former champion Joey Gamache in his corner for the bout.
Both fighters have recovered from injury in the recent past, as well as the COVID-19 virus. “I didn’t feel anything from COVID,” Wallin said. “I had great training. I was sick in March, but COVID didn’t hit me very hard. I was lucky. I’m sorry for everyone who lost their lives due to COVID.
“I want to go back to New York next and relax a little bit. I’ve been training for a long time now, almost a year. So I want to relax a little bit and hopefully I can fight again by the end of the year.”
The 34-year-old Kauffman (32-4, 23 KOs) from Reading, Pa., was fighting for the first time in five years and seven fights without his trainer Naazim Richardson, who died unexpectedly last month. Human sa away, Kauffman said he was retiring from boxing.
“I tore my left labrum getting ready for the [Luis] Ortiz fight,” Kauffman said. “Like a dummy, I waited five months to have surgery on it after the Ortiz fight [December of 2018]. I started feeling better and was going to do a tune-up fight in March, but then COVID happened. This opportunity came up and I didn’t want to pass it up and I felt good. In the first round I hurt it. I felt it, but then it went away and I thought maybe it’s just my mind and it went away. Then in the fifth round I heard it and that was it. It was torn again.
“I’m done. I’m retiring. I have kids. I’ve been doing this a long time,” Kauffman said.
During the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, there were several important updates to the upcoming September 26 SHOWTIME PPV twin bill featuring the world champion Charlo twins, which will start live at 7 sa gabii. ET / 4 hapon. PT. Five of the six bouts of the unique doubleheader all for one price will be contested with a World Championship belt at stake.
The first card is headlined by Jermall Charlo defending his WBC Middleweight title as he will face No. 1-ranked contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. All-action Brandon Figueroa will defend his WBA Super Bantamweight title against Damien Vasquez. WBO Bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero will defend his 122-pound belt against an opponent to be named.
After an intermission, the pay-per-view will feature three more fights with a 154-pound unification serving as the main event as WBC champion Jermell Charlo takes on WBA and IBF titlist Jeison Rosario. Luis Nery faces Aaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight title and former unified world champion Danny Roman takes on Juan Carlos Payano in a Super Bantamweight special attraction.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, the second of a nine-event television lineup taking place over the next five months, will replay on Monday at 10 sa gabii. 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 three-division world champion and Olympian Abner Mares 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 Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr. and the Director was Bob Dunphy.
The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) with Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez calling the action.
Saturday’s fights are presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions. The main event is promoted in association with Sampson Boxing and the Wallin-Kauffman bout is promoted in association with Salita Promotions and Kings Promotions.
