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JEAN PASCAL VS. BADOU JACK AND JARRETT HURD VS. LUIS ARIAS VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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Fighters Preview Showdowns Taking Place Sunday, Juny 6 on Mayweather vs. Logan Paul SHOWTIME PPV Undercard from
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens


NOVA YORK - (Maig 25, 2021) – WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal i two-division champion Badou Jack, plus former unified world champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurdand veteran contender Luis Arias, previewed their respective showdowns on a virtual press conference Tuesday before they step in the ring as part of the SHOWTIME PPV undercard of Mayweather vs. Logan Paul taking place Sunday, Juny 6 from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Pascal and Jack will meet for a championship rematch in the co-main event of the pay-per-view, while Hurd and Arias square off for a 10-round bout also on pay-per-view. The telecast, which is being produced by SHOWTIME PPV, es transmetrà en viu a partir 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and will also feature former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson making his boxing debut in an exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimarts:

JEAN PASCAL

“I’m very excited about the rematch. I’ve been training in Puerto Rico since December. I’ve been waiting this whole time for the rematch and I’m ready. I respect Badou, but he’s always whining after he loses. The judges said I won the fight and that’s it.

“The first fight, in the first six rounds I did everything well. I might have gotten a little overconfident. I took it a bit too easy after that. The fight got close because of that knockdown he got that wasn’t from a real punch. Without that, it wouldn’t have even been close. We’re going to settle this June 6 a Miami.

“I think I just have to pace myself a little better this fight. I got over excited because I’ve sparred with Badou before and know what I can do. I am a veteran, so I shouldn’t have gotten too excited like that. As far as knocking him down again in this fight, my mom taught me that anything you can do once, you can do twice.

“I do believe that Badou respects my power. If he doesn’t, then he better watch that fourth round again. But I also have skills with my power. I am naturally-gifted and I have the better skills. I was born for this sport and built to win.

“I really think the work in the gym will help so I don’t have ring rust. I’m a veteran. I’ve been here and done that. At this age, it’s better to have more rest than to be over trained. I had the right intensity in camp to make sure I’m not over trained.

“He’s coming for revenge and I’m coming with bad intentions. Serà un gran espectacle, so make sure you tune-in for this one.”

JACK Badou

“I’m feeling great with my new trainer Jonathon Banks. Physically I’m in amazing shape and I can’t wait. Another week and a half and it’s all going to happen.

“This has been in the works since our first fight. Last year Floyd called me and said, ‘it’s on.’ Then the pandemic hit and it got pushed back. There is a reason there is a rematch, because everyone knows who won that fight. It’s better late than never. I was back in the gym Monday after the first fight.

“There were three judges and Julie Lederman had it for me and the two other guys had never judged a big fight before. We have two judges for this fight: the right hand and the left hand. Això és. I’m very confident for this fight and I’m not worried about the judges. I know Jean Pascal is a warrior, and I’m a warrior. Estic preparat per lluitar.

“Looking at the past, si, I need to start faster. Cada baralla, that can apply. I will listen to my corner, and we’re going to figure out how to win the fight. By any means we need.

“He can say whatever he wants about when I knocked him down. I hit him five straight times and he swung and missed and I hit him. That’s why he went down.

“This is going to be a firefight. We already know that. Tune in to this fight. Boxing is not a game and I’m going to show everyone that and try to steal the show.

“I’ve watched the last fight once or twice, maybe three times. I just need to make some small adjustments. You can always do better. I’m more confident than last time. I know we are both warriors. We’ve fought everyone. We’re the same age (Jack is 37; Pascal 38), even though I look a little bit better. I’m looking younger. Nobody has seen my birth certificate. I’m not really 37. I’m 27.”

Jarrett Hurd

“Training camp has been great. I haven’t fought in a year and a half, so I had a chance to really take my time with this camp. I’ve had a lot of time to put in the work. I’m training with fighters like Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson, Troy Isley and a lot more. We’re all out here working day after day.

“Arias is a great fighter. This is going to be the type of toe-to-toe fight I like. He’s going to be there in front of me and ready to fight. Mai ha estat detingut, so I’ll be prepared to go the distance.

“We’ve seen this story before from Arias. He talks a big game but look at his fights against top fighters. It doesn’t matter what weight I’m at, Arias knows what’s coming. I suffered a loss, but I got the win in my last fight and I’m on my way back.

“I just need a dominant win on June 6. Luis Arias can make it ugly, but I have to go win convincingly and let everyone know I’m back. I don’t want to win in a sloppy way, I want to look good doing it.

“He might think he’s catching me at the right time, but it’s not going to be a good time for him on June 6. I can box and I can bang, no importa. We’ll decide on fight night which style I’m going to use. I know that I can beat him either way.

“I tried to work on my bad habits after my loss. I was a straight-forward guy who just came at you. I wanted to show in my last fight against Francisco Santana that I can use my height and range if I need to. I wanted to box all 10 rounds and I did that.

“I still have too much unfinished business at 154-pounds. I have a lot of fights, including my rematch against Julian Williams, that I still want to get. I want to regain my titles. Me and Jermell Charlo is probably the biggest fight at 154 ara mateix. I want to handle that before I move up in weight.”

LUIS ARIAS

“Camp has been excellent. Estic emocionat per la baralla. I think this is a perfect fight and a perfect opportunity. It’s a great matchup. I’ve been working on the right things to make sure I’m one hundred percent prepared for this fight and I think I’m catching Jarrett Hurd at the right time. He’s switching styles. He really doesn’t know how he wants to fight.

“When this fight was brought to me, he was ranked No. 1 at the Ring Magazine at 154 and that’s part of why I wanted this fight. Leonard Ellerbe asked if I was willing to fight Hurd, and I said one hundred percent. It’s all about challenging yourself. This is another challenge and I never turn down a challenge. I’ve been in there with the best and there’s nothing that Jarrett Hurd can bring to the table that I haven’t already seen.

“A win puts me right back in the mix. I’ve always been just one step away from really getting into the mix with the big guys. My last couple fights have all been just one fight away from getting that world title fight. Once I beat Jarrett Hurd on June 6, I’ll be right there with the big dogs. He’s calling out Jermell Charlo and he wants to fight all these other big names, but he’s going to have to get through me. If he loses to me, I’ll be in position for the fights that he wants.

“It’s going to be a hard fight. If he wants to bang, podem colpejar. If he says he wants to box, he’s not the better boxer. But there’s only one way to find out and we’re going to find out in two weeks. I have to do everything that I can do to make sure that I show up and I impress.

“I’m still young and I’m still fighting my way through. I just needed to make the proper adjustments. I’m not going to be a desperate fighter. I’m going to go in there and fight the way I fight. I’ve always had championship-level fighting in me, but I just haven’t shown it. This is a perfect opportunity for me to show it.

“I’m coming after him. He de guanyar. He’s not going to have to find me. I’m going to be right there. If I have to box him in the middle of the ring or if I have to put my head in his chest and dog him out, then that’s what I got to do. From the opening bell to the final bell, if we make it to the final bell, I’m going to be on him. We’ll see what type of adjustments he makes, but I don’t feel he’s a better inside fighter than me and I don’t feel like he’s a better boxer than me.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

“The world is buzzing about this whole event, including our terrific undercard with two great professional bouts. Hurd vs. Arias is going to be a scintillating bout. I’ve seen Luis up close and personal during this training camp and I know that he’s 100% prepared and ready to pull off the upset. Hurd on the other hand is looking to maintain his footprint in the 154-pound division and prove he’s the best at that weight.

“Pascal and Jack had a fantastic bout a year and a half ago on SHOWTIME. Des de la campana inicial, those guys proved they are great warriors and we expect nothing less in the rematch on June 6. The fans are truly in for a treat on that night.

“The energy between these four fighters today has been incredible. As the promoter of this event, Estic emocionat, so I can only imagine what the fans are in for. Hurd and Arias are both looking to make a statement, and that’s going to roll right into Pascal against Jack, who are going to pick up right where they left off in their first fight.”

ABOUT MAYWEATHER VS. LOGAN PAUL
Mayweather vs. Logan Paul is a special exhibition bout presented by Mayweather Promotions, FANMIO and Mavathltcs that will take place on Sunday, Juny 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The telecast, which is being produced by SHOWTIME PPV, es transmetrà en viu a partir 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and can be purchased now at SHOWTIME.com iFANMIO.com. The undercard will feature WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal vs. two-division world champion Badou Jack in a 12-round rematch, plus former unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd against Luis Arias in a 10-round bout and in a fourth PPV bout, former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson will make his boxing debut in an exhibition match against versatile fighter Brian Maxwell. Les butlletes estan a la venda a Ticketmaster.com.

Per obtenir més informació, visiteu bit.ly/mayweatherpaul, www.sho.com/sports, www.FANMIO.com. Follow on Twitter @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, MayweatherPromo,@ShowtimeBoxing and @FANMIO and on Instagram @FloydMayweather, @LoganPaul, @MayweatherPromotions, @ShowtimeBoxing and @FANMIO.
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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS, CITES & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR MMA 259: CYBORG VS. SMITH 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE - (PLEASE CREDIT: Bellator MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

c-Cris Cyborg (24-2, 1 NC) derrotat #4-Leslie Smith (12-9-1) per TKO (vagues) a 4:51 de la cinquena ronda

Cris Cyborg after retaining the title:

“I knew she was tough and I’ve fought her before. I know her and respect her and she’s a real fighter. I knew with her it would be a great match, because she’s capable and she’s tough."

“I was really working in sparring to keep going and going because I knew it was going to be this way. I noticed I enjoyed it a little more. It’s going to be 16 years as a professional fighter this month so I started to enjoy it in there."



“I’ve been working on grappling my whole life but I just feel like I’m getting better and better every day. I got a black belt, but it’s like a white belt because I’m always learning."

“I’ve been doing this 16 any, I’ve got four titles. But before you can be a G.O.A.T. you have to fight the ‘Cat.’ So, I’d like to fight with Cat Zingano and I will ask Scott Coker. Because before you can be a G.O.A.T. you have to fight the ‘Cat.’”

#6-Leandro Figa (20-5) derrotat Darrion Caldwell (15-5) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

“I’ve been waiting for this fight for three years now. It’s exactly how I wanted it to go. I used my wrestling and I used my jiu-jitsu. I’m a complete fighter and I’m ready for any fighter on the planet because I believe I’m the best. I knew I had lost the first round, but in the second when he was throwing all those elbows and cut me open, I’m from a poor family in Brazil and that was nothing I hadn’t seen before. I felt happy being in that cage with blood all over me.

“He ended up taking me down in the second and I went for a kimura, which is something I’m very accustomed to doing, but he reversed it but then he didn’t do anything and I hit him with a lot of strikes on bottom. A lot of elbows and strikes and I stayed very on bottom and he wasn’t doing anything. That’s why I won the second and third round.”

“I think that I deserve a title shot. I just beat three of the biggest names in the game and I just beat a former world champion. And nobody has beaten the top three guys of this world-class caliber like I have done in three consecutive wins. I’m going for that world title and that’s what’s next for me. So let’s make it fast.”

#3-Austin Vanderford (11-0) derrotat #4-Fabian Edwards (9-2) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Austin Vanderford following his unanimous decision win:

“I like my fights bloody, whether it’s me or my opponent. I’ll get a scab. But hats off to Fabian who cut me up a little bit. But happy to get the win.”

“He was a big, strong guy. I started feeling him give me that head and arm choke. Desafortunadament, I didn’t capitalize on it. But I knew what I was going to do. I was going to just grind it out. He’s a good striker so I had to be careful but I felt good. Wrestling … it’s my heart. I’m ready for the next step.”

Jaleel Willis (15-2) derrotat Maycon Mendonca (11-5) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Hannah Guy (3-1) derrotat #8-Valerie Loureda (3-1) per decisió unànime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Hannah Guy following her first win inside the BELLATOR cage…

“I felt like I had really good cardio, so that was awesome because I was really worried about that a little bit. I’m so thankful she took the fight and I’m so thankful BELLATOR gave me this opportunity.

“I thought I was going to finish with the triangle (estrangulació), honestament. She just slipped right out of there, so that was awesome of her. Her defense was really good. I was really impressed with that. I didn’t know what her ground game was but it was a lot better than I thought it was going to be.

“Grappling is just where I want to be if you’ve seen any of my other fights. My striking has really improved a lot though so I’m hoping to change that. But grappling has always been my strong suit. I didn’t want to just depend on my grappling, but I thought I landed some shots pretty well a few times. In this fight I thought I could see when the punches were coming. And I was able to defend a little bit better and how I’ve grown. So I’m just really proud of myself right now.”

Targeta preliminar:
Vostè Awad (24-13, 1 NC) derrotat Nate Andrews (16-4) per KO (vagues) a 3:16 de la primera ronda
#7-Grant Neal (6-0) derrotat #8-Tyree Fortune (5-1) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 4:20 de la primera ronda
Sumiko Inaba (2-0) derrotat Kristina Katsikis (1-2) per TKO (vagues) a 3:35 de la tercera ronda
Aviv Gozali (6-0) derrotat Sean Felton (5-3-1) a través de la submissió (ganxo de taló) a 1:17 de la primera ronda
#9-Davion Franklin (3-0) derrotat Tyler Rei (12-10) via KO i 2:02 de la primera ronda
#7-Leah McCourt (5-1) derrotat 6-Janay Harding (6-5) a través de la submissió (triangle Choke) a 2:42 de la segona ronda
Danny Sabatello (11-1) derrotat Brett Johns (17-3) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexander Shabliy (20-3) derrotat #9-Alfie Davis (14-4) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Si us plau visita Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.
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ELS DOCUMENTALS DE SHOWTIME SPORTS ESTRENEN EL TÀRILER OFICIAL I L'ART DEL CARTELLS PER ALS REIS

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TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ® DOCUMENT ESPORTIUNTARY FILMS ESTRENA TÀRLER OFICIAL I POSTER ART FORELS REIS, UNA MIRADA EN PROFUNDITAT A L'EDAT D'OR DE LA BOIXA DE DURÁN, ESCOPETA, HEARNS I LEONARD

Estrena sèrie documental de quatre parts

Diumenge, Juny 6 a 8 PM ET/PT

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NOVA YORK – maig 21, 2021 - Showtime Sports Documentary Films ha publicat el tràiler oficial i el pòster del proper documentalELS REIS, una sèrie de quatre parts que narra la ferotge rivalitat entre els campions del món i els membres del Saló de la Fama de la Boxa coneguts com els "Quatre Reis":Roberto “Mans de pedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns, iSugar Ray Leonard. Estrena diumenge, Juny 6 a 8 p.m. ET / PT per SHOWTIME, la sèrie narra els quatre lluitadors’ ascensions dramàtiques i divergents a la grandesa i els llegendaris partits que van produir.

Per veure i compartir el tràiler, anar a: https://s.sho.com/3whPJTt

ELS REIS destaca l'evolució de la boxa des del final de l'era de Muhammad Ali fins a l'era dels Quatre Reis, enfront dels sísmics canvis polítics i socioeconòmics que tenen lloc als Estats Units. Els Quatre Reis van saltar a la fama quan la presidència de Jimmy Carter i la recessió econòmica van donar pas a la benvinguda del capitalisme dels anys vuitanta i l'excés aprofitat per les administracions de Ronald Reagan i George H.W.. Arbust. A través d'entrevistes en profunditat i imatges d'arxiu, la sèrie també examina les batalles molt personals que cada home va lliurar en el seu viatge únic al centre del món de l'esport..

ELS REIS està produït per Box To Box Film en associació amb Ingenious Media. La sèrie és produïda per James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Condueix per sobreviure) i Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Condueix per sobreviure), produït per Fiona Neilson (Oasi: Supersònic, Coldplay: Un cap ple de somnis) i dirigida per Mat Whitecross (Oasi: Supersònic, Camí a Guantánamo, Coldplay: Un cap ple de somnis).

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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMP VELASQUEZ DEFENDS HER TITLE AGAINST KICKBOXING WORLD CHAMP KIELHOLTZ FRIDAY, Juliol 16 AT BELLATOR 262

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LOS ANGELES - L'esdeveniment principal de Bellator 262 el divendres, Juliol 16 will feature undefeated 125-pound world champion Juliana Velasquez (11-0) making the first defense of her title against BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 4 classificat Denise Kielholtz (6-2). The card emanates from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

A limited number of tickets starting at $60 go on sale beginning Friday, Juny 4, with a special presale starting on Thursday, Juny 3 des 10 a.m. a 10 p.m. I, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

The preliminary portion of Bellator MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz comença a 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, the 34-year-old Velasquez makes the first defense of her flyweight title since dethroning inaugural champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane a Bellator 254 in December of last year. Sitting in the No. 2 slot on the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, Velasquez is a former Brazilian national champion in judo, a martial arts discipline she began training at age four. The Team Nogueira product has been a dominant force throughout her unblemished 11-fight professional career, including six wins under the BELLATOR banner.

“I’m extremely excited and happy to get back in the BELLATOR cage and defend my title for the first time,” said Velasquez. “I’ve been training really hard, and I’m fully prepared to put on an incredible performance for my fans. Denise has been a great champion in the BELLATOR kickboxing ring, but this MMA belt is mine and it will be going back to Brazil with me after the fight.”

Already the reigning BELLATOR Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion, Kielholtz is looking to capture the promotion’s MMA gold as well when she straps on the BELLATOR MMA gloves for the seventh time. The Dutch striking sensation, known to fans as “Miss Dynamite,” is riding a four-fight MMA winning streak, including a first round knockout over former title challenger Kate Jackson a Bellator 247 l'octubre passat. Much like her opponent, the 32-year-old Kielholtz holds a black belt in judo with multiple titles as a member of the Dutch National Judo Team.

“This is the moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a child,” said Kielholtz. “My journey in martial arts started when I was nine years old. I have earned multiple championships from kickboxing and judo and I feel like the universe has put everything together. All the hard work, all the sacrifices I have made in my life have all led me to this opportunity. This will be the crowning achievement of my career. This is mine.”

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Bellator MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Targeta principal:
TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ
Divendres, Juliol 16 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #4-Denise Kielholtz (6-2)

Targeta preliminar:
Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV
5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, visita BELLATOR.com.
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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS ATLANTA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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“Barrios is coming with power, and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Que guanyi el millor," – Davis

“We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him," – Barris

Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Seeks Title In A Third Division Against Unbeaten Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Headlining A SHOWTIME PPV® Dissabte, Juny 26
In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From State Farm Arena In Atlanta

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ATLANTA (Maig 20, 2021) – Quatre vegades campió del món Gervonta "Tank" Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “L'Azteca” Barris went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their SHOWTIME PPV main event taking place Saturday, Juny 26 al premiat State Farm Arena d'Atlanta en un esdeveniment presentat per Premier Boxing Champions.

Una de les estrelles més grans de la boxa amb només 26 anys, Davis will take on a career-defining challenge in the undefeated Barrios, as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class. Amb una victòria, Davis celebrarà campionats del món en tres divisions diferents simultàniament, una gesta només aconseguida per uns quants lluitadors a la història. Standing in his way is the undefeated 26-year-old Barrios, qui posseeix un 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign and holds a six-inch height advantage over Davis.

Davis returns to fight at State Farm Arena after selling out the venue in December 2019 during a star-studded event that saw him stop former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in the 12ºand final round to capture a lightweight title.

Entrades per a l'esdeveniment en directe a State Farm Arena, que està promogut per Mayweather Promotions, Promocions GTD i Promocions TGB, go on sale tomorrow, Divendres, Maig 21 a 10 a.m. I, i es pot comprar a ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at State Farm Arena:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“Camp has been great for me. We know that Barrios is a bigger guy and that he can punch. We’re working hard each day in the gym, because we’re going up against a big task on June 26.

“We all have challenges we go through in life, and that’s what makes us strong. This is another challenge that I have on my road to success. I’m ready to walk through it and keep pushing.

“We know this is a dangerous fight. Barrios is coming with power and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Que guanyi el millor.

“I took this fight because I want to be great. All the other big names at lightweight had scheduled fights so I felt like I wanted to go out and beat the best fighter out there for me.

“Even if he is bigger than me on fight night, no importa. This is all part of the sport. My goal is to break him down. If I can get him out of there, I’ll get him out of there. Si va 12 rondes, que així sigui. He’s big and strong, but he’s never faced anyone like me.

“We have to wait and see what happens on fight night. Different styles dictate what I need to show in the fight. We’ll see what he brings to the table, and then we’ll capitalize off of it.

“I’m not worried about losing any speed by adding weight. I’m going to be quick regardless. I think I’m going to be at my best at 140-pounds.

“Like all of the rest of my fights, this is going to be action packed. Don’t go get popcorn during the fight, because it could end at any moment. I bring what boxing needs, and that’s excitement. We all know when I fight, it’s never a boring fight. Des de la primera ronda, until whenever it ends, I just keep coming, in all of my fights. That’s what you’re going to see June 26.”

MARIO BARRIS

“This is a huge opportunity for me. ‘Tank’ called me out. I know he’s trying to do something great, but this is a dangerous fight for him. It’s going to be an action-packed fight. We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him.

“I fight to represent my city and my people. I’m going to go out there and do my best to make everybody proud.

“They might be looking at my fight against Batyr Akhmedov closely. But I think he has a totally different style and that this fight will be different than what they expect if they just watch that match. I don’t know what they see in me to want this fight, but none of it matters to me. All the questions are going to be answered on June 26.

“’Tank’ is jumping up two weight classes. He’s doing something a lot of great fighters have done. He even said it: this isn’t an easy fight for him. We’re ready to face the best version of ‘Tank’ that anyone has ever seen and it’s going to be war.

“I was surprised when his name was brought up to me. But whether you like ‘Tank’ or not, he has one of the biggest names in boxing. This is the type of fight that can skyrocket my name up there to the top level of the sport.

“’Tank’ is a good fighter and a very explosive fighter. There is the question of whether he’s bringing his power up to 140. I don’t have any concerns about it though. He’s the guy who has to show people he can handle my power at this weight.

“I’m excited to be fighting in Atlanta. This is my first time here actually but I know the fans here are very passionate. I’m expecting to see a great turnout here at State Farm Arena.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

“’Tank’ is a generational fighter. He has certain abilities that others just don’t. He’s special, but this is a dangerous fight for him. This is a tremendous challenge and I’m really excited for this fight.

“Atlanta is a hot market. Obviously the first fight they had in a long time was ‘Tank’ vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa and it was a packed sold out crowd in this building. The fans really enjoyed it. The city needs big events like this. We told the fans we were coming back and here we are.

“’Tank’ is chasing history. When you look back at a lot of all-time greats, they’ve gone through things no one else ever has. Looking to be a three-division champion at 26 years old is another example of him chasing greatness like that.

“’Tank’ is the most exciting fighter in the entire sport and he gives the fans what they want to see. He puts butts in seats. People gravitate to the way he fights. This new generation of fans that we have, they love him.”



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SOBRE DAVIS VS. BARRIOS
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Juny 26 al premiat State Farm Arena d'Atlanta en un esdeveniment presentat per Premier Boxing Champions.

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams returns to the ring to take on Brian Mendoza in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

L'esdeveniment està promogut per Mayweather Promotions, Promocions GTD i Promocions TGB. L'Akhmedov vs. La lluita de Mendez es promou en associació amb World of Boxing.

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GERVONTA DAVIS BUSC EL TÍTOL EN UNA TERCERA DIVISIÓ CONTRA EL CAMPIÓ SÚPER LLEUGER INVINTU, MARIO BARRIOS, ENCABELLANT D'UN SHOWTIME PPV DISSABTE, Juny 26

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GERVONTA DAVIS, QUATTRE VEGADES CAMPIÓ DEL MÓN, BUSCA EL TÍTOL EN UNA TERCERA DIVISIÓ CONTRA EL CAMPIÓ SÚPER LLEUGER INVOLUCIT MARIO BARRIOS, ENCABELLANT D'UN SHOWTIME PPV® Dissabte, Juny 26 EN UN ESDEVENIMENT DE CAMPIONS DE BOIXA PREMIER EN DIRECTE DES DE LA STATE FARM ARENA A ATLANTA

El màxim rival Erickson Lubin i antic campió unificat
Jeison Rosario Battle a l'eliminador del títol súper welter WBC a l'esdeveniment principal

L'antic campió unificat Julian Williams s'enfronta al resistent contendent Brian Mendoza i a l'olímpic contundent Batyr Akhmedov s'enfronta a l'excampió del món Argenis Mendez en una acció de pagament per visualització a partir de les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Entrades a la venda divendres a les 10 a.m. I!

ATLANTA (Maig 19, 2021) – Quatre vegades campió del món Gervonta "Tank" Davis s'enfrontarà a un repte que definirà la seva carrera mentre mira a capturar un títol en una tercera categoria de pes quan s'enfronti al campió invicte de pes súper lleuger de l'AMB. Mario “L'Azteca” Barris dissabte en un acte principal de SHOWTIME PPV, Juny 26 al premiat State Farm Arena d'Atlanta en un esdeveniment presentat per Premier Boxing Champions.

La targeta de pagament per visió comptarà amb una batalla dels dos principals contendents de 154 lliures Erickson "Hammer" Lubin s'enfronta a l'antic campió unificat Jeison Rosario en un eliminador del títol de pes superwelter del CMB a l'esdeveniment co-principal. Antic campió unificat de pes superwelter Julian "J-Rock" Williams torna al ring per primera vegada a 18 mesos per assumirBrian Mendoza en un enfrontament de 10 rondes i un olímpic contundent Batyr Akhmedov s'enfronta a l'antic campió del món Argenis Mendez en un eliminador de títols súper lleugers de l'AMB de 12 rondes per iniciar la retransmissió de pagament per visió a 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

Entrades per a l'esdeveniment en directe a State Farm Arena, que està promogut per Mayweather Promotions, Promocions GTD i Promocions TGB, sortir a la venda divendres a les 10 a.m. I, i es pot comprar a ticketmaster.com. L'Akhmedov vs. La lluita de Mendez es promou en associació amb World of Boxing.

Una de les estrelles més grans de la boxa amb només 26 anys, Davis puja fins a 140 lliures per primera vegada a la seva carrera, ja que pretén afegir un campió de pes súper lleuger al seu currículum estel·lar.. Davis ja ha aconseguit títols a 130 i 135 lliures. Amb una victòria, Davis celebrarà campionats del món en tres divisions diferents simultàniament, una gesta només aconseguida per uns quants lluitadors a la història, incloent Henry Armstrong i Canelo Alvarez. En el seu camí hi ha l'invicte Barrios, de 25 anys, qui posseeix un 9-0 rècord amb vuit nocauts durant el seu regnat de 140 lliures mentre mantenia un avantatge de sis polzades d'alçada sobre Davis.

"Gervonta Davis vol convertir-se en campió del món de tres divisions, i té una gran empresa davant seu en desafiar Barrios pel seu títol WBA a 140 lliures,", va dir Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions. “Barrios és un guerrer, i aquesta serà la lluita més dura de Davis fins ara. Atlanta, estigueu preparats per un espectacle al juny 26!"

Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) va lliurar un nocaut destacat en el seu darrer combat, produint una altra actuació sensacional i memorable que l'ha convertit en un atractiu popular arreu del país. Davis va aturar el campió de quatre divisions Leo Santa Cruz amb un potent uppercut aquell octubre 2020 lluitar i destruir Santa Cruz per primera vegada en la seva il·lustre carrera. Promogut per Mayweather Promotions, Davis farà la seva segona aparició de titular al pagament per visió, ja que s'ha afirmat com una atracció de titular obligada en el seu primer pagament per visió.

Davis va irrompre per primera vegada amb una explosiva victòria per nocaut sobre Jose Pedraza per guanyar el títol mundial de pes lleuger júnior de l'IBF en una actuació estrella a SHOWTIME.® al gener 2017. En el moment, es va convertir en el campió del món més jove de boxa a l'edat 22. El nadiu de Baltimore també té actuacions eliminatòries en lluites pel títol mundial sobre Jesús Cuellar 2018 i Yuriorkis Gamboa a 2019. La 2019 el triomf sobre Gamboa va arribar a un State Farm Arena esgotat, durant un any que també el va veure omplir locals a la seva ciutat natal de Baltimore i el sud de Califòrnia.

"Estic emocionat de fer història el juny 26 a Atlanta i convertir-se en campió del món de tres divisions,"Va dir Davis. "Atlanta em va rebre amb els braços oberts per a la meva lluita contra Gamboa i no vaig poder esperar per tornar i encapçalar una espectacular targeta SHOWTIME PPV. Mario Barrios és un campió invicte, però no s'ha enfrontat mai a ningú com jo. Moure's fins a 140 lliures és un gran repte, però he estat treballant dur al campament i estaré preparat. Gràcies a tot el meu equip per fer possible aquest esdeveniment històric de boxa. Assegureu-vos d'aconseguir les vostres entrades abans perquè aquesta lluita definitivament s'està esgotant! Segueix donant-me suport i lluitaré per tu!"

Barris (26-0, 17 KOs) va capturar el seu campionat de 140 lliures al setembre 2019, anotant dos derrocaments i lluitant per un tall per guanyar una decisió unànime sobre l'invicte Batyr Akhmedov.. Els trens nadius de San Antonio a Oakland, Qualif., sota la direcció del reconegut entrenador Virgil Hunter. En la seva sortida més recent, Barrios va noquejar a Ryan Karl a la sisena ronda del seu enfrontament a la targeta de pagament per visió de Davis vs.. Santa Creu.

Dempeus gairebé sis peus d'alçada, Barrios va debutar com a professional al pes súper gallo 2013 i va tenir èxit pujant a la classificació a la divisió de pes súper ploma. Va arribar el seu primer combat de 140 lliures 2017 i el va veure augmentar el seu poder respecte a les seves actuacions anteriors. En súper lleuger, Barrios ha anotat nocauts en totes les baralles excepte en l'actuació guanyadora del títol contra Akhmedov, on el seu poder encara es mostrava amb un parell de derrocaments.

"Lluitar a SHOWTIME PPV és un somni fet realitat i una oportunitat que aprofitaré al màxim.,” va dir Barrios. "Gervonta Davis és un campió de lliura per lliura i serà un honor compartir l'anell amb ell. Aquesta lluita és el meu moment brillant i el cim del món de la boxa, a l'escenari més gran possible. Els aficionats a la boxa d'arreu del món estaran veient aquesta lluita i jo vinc a sorprendre el món. A tots els meus fans mexicans, Portaré a casa aquesta victòria històrica de La Raza".

El Lubin, de 25 anys (23-1, 16 KOs) ha reunit una impressionant ratxa de cinc victòries consecutives des de la derrota davant el campió unificat de 154 lliures Jermell Charlo a 2017. En la seva sortida més recent, va derrotar als EUA. L'olímpic Terrell Gausha per decisió unànime el setembre de l'any passat. Abans de la victòria sobre Gausha, es va convertir en la primera persona que va aturar l'antic campió Ishe Smith, a més d'una victòria dominant sobre Nathaniel Gallimore a l'octubre 2019. Natiu d'Orlando, Fla., Lubin és entrenat pel reconegut entrenador Kevin Cunningham mentre continua la seva recerca cap a una altra oportunitat de títol. Després d'una carrera amateur estel·lar, Lubin es va convertir en professional 18 anys en 2013, finalment va ser nomenat "Perspectiva de l'any" per ESPN i Ring Magazine a 2016.

"Estic molt preparat per a aquesta lluita i hem estat treballant dur per preparar Rosario,", va dir Lubin. "Aquesta lluita és un pas més a prop d'aconseguir el títol mundial. L'entrenador Cunningham i jo tenim un gran pla de joc. Sabem que serà una lluita dura i els aficionats veuran una versió molt millorada de mi mateix. He portat la meva formació al següent nivell durant aquest camp d'entrenament. Rosario és una excampiona del món que sé que aportarà el millor, que farà una gran nit de boxa. Aquesta targeta està apilada, però em robaré l'espectacle amb una actuació increïble. No em negaran, Estic sortint a dalt. És l'hora del martell!"

Rosario (20-2-1, 14 KOs) buscarà tornar a la competició pel títol mundial després de perdre els seus cinturons de 154 lliures davant Jermell Charlo al setembre. 2020 xoc. El jove de 26 anys va capturar els cinturons de l'AMB i l'IBF aturant a Julian Williams en un dels majors trastorns del 2020.. Nascut a la República Dominicana i ara lluitant fora de Miami, Rosario va comptar amb una ratxa invicta de vuit baralles en l'enfrontament amb Williams, incloses les victòries sobre els contendents de 154 lliures Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach, Jorge Cota i Marcos Hernández. Arribant al enfrontament de Charlo, Rosario havia establert el seu poder aconseguint una victòria d'aturada o anotant una derrota en set dels seus nou concursos anteriors..

"No tinc excuses per perdre la lluita contra Charlo, però això va ser llavors, i això és ara,", va dir Rosario. “He passat a una nova pàgina en la meva carrera amb el meu nou entrenador Herman Caicedo. No tornaré a perdre, sobretot en aquesta lluita contra Lubin. És un gran contendent, i respecto les seves habilitats, però el noquejaré el 26 de juny".

Williams de Filadèlfia (27-2-1, 16 KOs) es va convertir en campió del món unificat amb 154 lliures al maig 2019 quan va molestar a Jarrett Hurd en una de les millors baralles de l'any, guanyant una baralla a pocs quarts per decisió unànime. El jugador de 31 anys va caure els títols en la seva primera defensa, perdent contra Jeison Rosario al gener 2020. Williams havia estat en una ratxa de cinc victòries consecutives en el partit de Rosario, en què va afegir victòries sobre l'antic campió Ishe Smith i el contundent contendent Nathaniel Gallimore al seu llibre..

"Aquest ha estat l'acomiadament més llarg de la meva carrera, així que estic emocionat de tornar al ring,", Va dir Williams. "Mendoza és un lluitador decent. Fins i tot he estat al gimnàs amb ell i és un bon noi. Però al juny 26, tot serà negoci. Només necessito sortir al capdavant. No té res que jo no hagi vist abans. Sé que estarà preparat perquè això és com el Super Bowl per a ell. Així que sé que estarà preparat, però jo també estaré preparat. Si sóc capaç d'aconseguir la victòria, aleshores passa a oportunitats més grans i millors. Però definitivament no estic mirant més enllà de Brian perquè sé com de seriosament s'està prenent aquesta lluita".

Mendoza (19-1, 13 KOs) va obtenir la millor victòria de la seva carrera en la seva última sortida, superant el veterà contendent Thomas LaManna per decisió unànime a l'agost 2020. El jove de 27 anys ha lluitat professionalment des d'aleshores 2014, amb la seva única derrota per una decisió dividida al novembre 2019 contra Larry Gomez. Mendoza va néixer a Albuquerque, Nou Mèxic, on va guanyar dos Campionats de Guants d'Or de Nou Mèxic com a amateur, i actualment lluita fora de Las Vegas.

"Aquesta lluita contra Julian Williams és només la lluita que estava esperant,", va dir Mendoza. "Estic pensant aprofitar al màxim l'oportunitat. Julian Williams és un gran lluitador, però després de juny 26, el món sencer sabrà que pertanyo a aquest nivell".

Nascut a Uzbekistan i ara lluitant fora de Los Angeles, Akhmedov (8-1, 7 KOs) va representar Turquia a la 2016 Jocs Olímpics. El jove de 30 anys es va convertir en professional 2017 i va guanyar les seves primeres set baralles professionals, amb sis arribant per nocaut. La seva única taca va arribar en una lluita pel títol plena d'acció contra Mario Barrios al setembre 2019, on va poder sobreviure a dos derrocaments per convertir-lo en una lluita estreta, abans de perdre per decisió. Més recentment, Akhmedov va eliminar Ray Perez a la primera ronda del seu setembre 2020 xoc.

"No puc esperar per tornar al ring per a una gran baralla el 26 de juny", va dir Akhmedov.. "He estat entrenant dur per aconseguir una altra oportunitat al títol. Sé que si faig una gran declaració i derroto un antic campió del món a Méndez, Espero que la meva pròxima lluita sigui pel títol. Sempre estic en lluites emocionants que els fans estimen, i aquest enfrontament no serà diferent".

Un antic campió de pes super ploma, Méndez (25-6-3, 12 KOs) té la reputació d'oferir desafiaments durs als millors de l'esport i ha demostrat ser un competidor durador amb 140 lliures., inclosa la seva sortida més recent que el va veure deixar caure una decisió dividida a Richardson Hitchins el desembre passat. En 2019, Mendez va lluitar contra els rivals de pes superlleuger Anthony Peterson i Juan Heraldez. Nascut a San Juan de La Maguana, República Dominicana, Mendez ara lluita fora de Yonkers, N.Y. i té victòries sobre Eddie Ramírez, Ivan Redkach i l'antic titular Miguel Vázquez. També ha estat cara a cara amb els antics campions Rances Barthelemy i Robert Easter Jr..

"Estic preparat per a qualsevol cosa que porti Akhmedov i després una lluita pel títol mundial,", va dir Méndez. "Crec que vaig vèncer a Hitchins en la meva última lluita, tot i que venia d'un llarg acomiadament. Estic en gran forma ara mateix. Akhmedov és un punxador dur, però els aficionats em veuran brillar contra ell. Queda molt al meu tanc i això serà evident per a tothom el 26 de juny".

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BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES RETURN OF LIVE AUDIENCES AND NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH ELEVATE SPORTS VENTURES

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BELLATOR MMA TO WELCOME FANS BACK TO LIVE EVENTS BEGINNING WITH BELLATOR 260 AL JUNY 11 AND BELLATOR 261 AL JUNY 25 AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Elevate Sports Ventures Joins Bellator MMA To Support Sponsorship, Premium and Ticket Sales Strategies

NEW YORK – MAY 19, 2021 -Bellator MMA, a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring the world’s most dominant combat sports athletes, is set to welcome back fans in attendance to watch live events beginning with BELLATOR 260: Lima vs. Amosovel divendres, Juny 11, and BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskya Divendres, Juny 25, en la Sorra Mohegan Sun a Uncasville, Conn. Both events will be televised live on SHOWTIME®.

To amplify the anticipated return to fan-attended events, BELLATOR has tapped Elevate Sports Ventures, an innovative and resourceful sports and entertainment marketing firm, to support sponsorship, premium and ticket sales strategies for the internationally renowned mixed martial arts brand.

A limited number tickets starting at $60 will be made available beginning this Friday, Maig 21 for BELLATOR 260: Lima vs. Amosovand BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky for purchase at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Elevate’s integration comes on the heels of BELLATOR MMA’s move to its new exclusive U.S. television partner, TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ, which began televising the promotion’s events in April. The sports agency additionally will support BELLATOR’s marketing, operational and routing strategies for events moving forward.

“We are very excited to be getting into business with Elevate,” said BELLATOR MMA President Scott Coker. “They bring a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to the table with a proven track record of providing consistent results for top professional sports franchises, leagues and events. It feels like our family just got bigger, and I am confident that this new relationship will lead to the continued growth of the BELLATOR brand.”

“At Elevate, we are inspired by BELLATOR’s ambition to meaningfully connect and engage with current and new fans, and aggressively route new live events to its diverse, global fanbase,” said Elevate Sports Ventures Chairman and CEO Al Guido.  

Following this Friday’s BELLATOR 259: Cyborg vs. Herrero 2, BELLATOR MMA will have hosted 16 events without spectators in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena during the COVID-19 pandemic. Addicionalment, the promotion held three cards in Milan, Itàlia, and a historic night of fights in Paris, which marked the first time a major MMA promotion held an event in France.

Elevate will leverage its “Insights” vertical, utilizing industry-leading data and analytics practices, to generate smarter sponsorship, premium and ticket-sales targets and strategies, including producing data-driven fan profile analysis, product and pricing strategies, lead-scoring modeling and more for BELLATOR MMA’s front office, global brand and future live events.

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, visitaBELLATOR.com.

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BADOU JACK AND LUIS ARIAS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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Also Featuring Non-Televised Undercard Fighters Jean Carlos Torres, Dorian Khan Jr., Jalil Hackett and Micky Scala

Two-Division Champion Jack and Veteran Contender Arias Preview Respective SHOWTIME PPV Matchups Taking Place Sunday, Juny 6 from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

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LAS VEGAS (Maig 18, 2021) – Two-division world champion Badou Jack and veteran contender Luis Arias previewed their respective showdowns during a Las Vegas media workout Tuesday, before they step in the ring for separate attractions of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul SHOWTIME PPV undercard on Sunday, Juny 6 from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Jack will return to the ring for a rematch against WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal, while Arias squares off against former unified champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd on the pay-per-view beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

The event also featured Mayweather Promotions’ fighters Jean Carlos Torres, Dorian Khan Jr., Jalil Hackett i Micky Scala, who will compete in separate non-televised bouts on Sunday, Juny 6. Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from the Mayweather Boxing Club:

JACK Badou

“Floyd called me in January last year and told me the rematch was on for April. That was last year. It’s been done since we walked out of the ring the first time, but I’m happy it’s finally done. I’m happy it’s here and I’m ready to put on a show.

“I’m trying to perfect everything in preparation for this matchup. Better nutrition. Better conditioning. Better sparring. I’m trying to be better at everything.

“This is my second fight with my new trainer Johnathan Banks. The first was just a tune-up fight. It wasn’t a high-level fight. It was an eight-rounder, so it was just like a sparring session. But I’m in way better shape than I was in the last camp and I’m ready to go.

“My fight is going to be a hell of a fight. Everybody knows that. It was a Fight of the Year contender last time. Floyd vs. Logan is going to be entertainment. That’s a different kind of fight, but Floyd is going to put on a show. All of the eyeballs are going to be on that night so it’s going to be a great night.

“Pascal likes trying to get under my skin, but I’m too calm. I’m too confident for that. Al final de la dia, he’s a veteran, I’m a veteran and it’s going to be a great fight night.

“I thought I won the first fight. 75 percent of everybody that watched the fight thought I won. There was only one judge that had experience, Julie Lederman, and she had me winning. The other two might have scored his so-called punches but it is what it is.

“Johnathan Banks is my new coach. He’s great. He’s only a year older than me so we have great chemistry together and everything has been working great. It was a little hard in the beginning to adjust to certain things, but now in camp I feel great in sparring and everything we’re doing right now.”

LUIS ARIAS

“It feels amazing to be involved in this event. For a fighter like me who’s been up and down, who was undefeated at one point and then lost it all, went from being one of the best to being overlooked, to be able to fight my way through and to be able to keep fighting and keep working to get back on this big stage is truly a blessing. Estic feliç. Estic beneït. I can’t wait to get on that stage.

“Boxing is my life and I had to make the necessary changes to get back to this level. I’ve already been to the highest level and I fell short. I got the experience of being there, I know what I need to do to get there and I made those necessary changes. It’s one of the reasons I came back to Vegas, to start training over here to get that experience, to get to that level and to get better. That’s what I’ve been doing and that’s why I’ve been able to prove that I still belong. Floyd saw it. I sparred Floyd. He sees that I still got it and I’m making the changes. He sees how my body is changing and he sees that I can still compete.”

JEAN CARLOS TORRES

“I’m very happy to be on this card. I am going to give the best fight that I can for all my fans. I’m going to do the best that I can.”

DORIAN KHAN JR.

“It feels good to be a part of this event. I’m just getting ready for my fight and focusing on that, but it’s a good opportunity so I’m ready.”

JALIL HACKETT

“It’s amazing to sign with Floyd Mayweather and be a part of this event. És un somni fet realitat. I’ve worked so hard since I was eight years old and I’m finally here getting the fruits of my labor.”

MICKY SCALA

“It feels great to be part of the biggest event probably in boxing history. I’m super excited. My family and friends are super excited. We have a lot of fans that are excited and I can’t wait to put on a show. I’m very thankful to Mayweather Promotions for getting me on this card and giving me this opportunity. I’m going to make the best of it.

“That fight before the pandemic at Sam’s Town was a big motivation for me during the down time to stay ready because I knew another fight was going to come soon. My family was a big part of that motivation. I want to make sure that they can live however they want to, so I’m working hard every single day. I’ve been ready to fight since the day the pandemic started until now. I can’t wait to put on a show in Miami.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS

“We have two hot events coming up. We have the Floyd event with him taking on Logan Paul. Tremendous undercard from top to bottom. We have all my pro debut guys. I call them my starting five. And then we have Chad Ochocinco who is going to be fighting in an exhibition. Everybody is dying to see that. And then we have former unified champion Jarrett Hurd taking on Mayweather Promotions’ own Luis Arias. I think that will be a tremendous fight. Those guys will be looking to steal the show in a 10-round bout. En l'esdeveniment co-principal, we have none other than Pascal vs. Gat. That will be a war. Their first fight was a Fight of the Year and I expect nothing different. The fans are really in for a treat with that fight.

“We were just waiting for the right opportunity to make the Pascal vs. Jack rematch. This is a tremendous platform. It’s a huge event and it’s the type of platform that these two guys deserve, to be seen on a global situation around the world.

“My starting five is filled with top-tier talent. I know talent when I see it. Each and every one of these guys I’ve had a great look at up close and personal and I was beyond impressed. Floyd was also. All of them have big futures.

“Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul is entertainment. Floyd is an entertainer. Logan Paul is an entertainer. One thing about the Paul brothers is they’ve shown they can have an impact on anything that they do. I’ve been very impressed with both of those guys, especially Logan. I call him the king of the internet. One thing about both of them is that they’ve been extremely consistent at what they’ve been doing. I’m not going to stand here and pretend that these guys are ready for championship fights because they’re not, but they work extremely hard and they’re very good at what they do.”

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JERMALL CHARLO vs. JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL HOUSTON KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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WBC Middleweight World Champion Charlo Faces Hard-Hitting Montiel in Special Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, Juny 19 Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Live on SHOWTIME®

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HOUSTON – May 18, 2021 - Unbeaten WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo and hard-hitting 160-pound contender Juan Macías Montiel met face-to-face for the first time Tuesday during a kick-off press conference as they preview the main event of a special Juneteenth Day celebration in Charlo’s hometown of Houston Saturday, Juny 19 at Toyota Center headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event live on SHOWTIME.

Charlo has established himself as a force in two divisions and will seek to thrill his hometown crowd against Mexico’s Montiel in a first-of-its-kind Juneteenth Day boxing celebration. Charlo will fight in Houston for the fourth time as a pro and look to keep his undefeated record intact against the upset-minded Montiel.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and feature rising lightweight contender Isaac Cruz lluitant contra l'ex campió del món Francisco Vargas a l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes. Kicking off the telecast, l'ex campió del món Angelo Leo returns to take on Mexican contender Aaron Alameda en un 10 assalts pes súper gall baralla.

Here is what Charlo, Montiel and their trainers had to say Tuesday:

Charlo JERMALL:

“Juny 19, que hi haurà focs artificials. A parade. A celebration. Me and Ronnie Shields get a chance to do it again. Estic treballant dur. I was working hard before I even knew who Montiel was. Aquesta vegada, you get a chance to see all the hard work I’ve put in for so many years. It’s a dream come true to be able to fight in my city and I get a chance to do it with a crowd. Tune in and get your tickets because it’s going to be a great night of boxing.

“There’s no better day to fight than Juneteenth. It’s a celebration for me and my people and I get to represent them and carry them on my back. To be able to do it for my city right here at the Toyota Center – it’s going to be an amazing night of boxing.

“Montiel is fearless. He’s a fighter that I think deserves a chance. En aquest punt, he understands where he’s at. Aquesta és una gran lluita. A lot of people may not know who Montiel is, just like I didn’t, but he’s a strong fighter. The people want to see me get tested, dret? I want to see those big fights, massa. In a matter of time, they’ll come. But Montiel should be a good fight.

“I’m going to whoop his ass. He doesn’t stand a chance. They’re all confident. I got the belt. The belt ain’t going nowhere. Toyota Center, get ready. It’s going to be fireworks June 19. He can be as confident as he wants, but when we get in there he’s going to have to figure it out.

“I’m ready to fight the best in the world. I’m the best in the world and I’m not going to let this guy over here stop me. The belt is not going nowhere. The belt is staying right here in ‘H Town.’ There’s nothing he could do about it. Res. It’s my belt. It’s my legacy. You’ll find out June 19.

“A fighter like Montiel is challenging to go in there and get the job done real clean and swiftly because if I look bad against a guy like this, they’ll take away from what I did in the Derevyanchenko fight. Però, si, fins a la data, Derevyanchenko was one of my hardest fights, but I made nice work of it and onto the next one.

“I got the belt. Champions fight champions. We unify. Però si no es, we’re not just going to sit back. Those guys that have the belt like Triple G, Canelo and Andrade – the belts are out there so eventually it will happen. I’m not in a rush. Sóc jove. I’m still having fun. I’m enjoying what I do best.

“If Triple G wants this WBC belt, I have it. It’s over here, it’s open. I’m ready to fight.”

JUAN MACÍAS MONTIEL:

“We are focused on preparing as well as possible. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are taking it as such with a lot of dedication and discipline. We are ready to put on a great show on June 19.

“This is the fight I always dreamed of. I am all about challenging myself and fighting against the best of the best. I have been training hard and I believe in myself. I will be ready to come out and win.

“We’re fighting in Houston because I don’t think that I’m in a position to choose or dictate anything right now. I will fight anywhere in order to make my dream of becoming a champion come true. If we have to fight on the moon, then let’s fight on the moon.

“I believe that power is the great equalizer, a legit advantage in boxing, since it can change the fortunes of any fighter inside the ring. I consider my power an advantage in my favor.

“I have fought and prepared so hard for the opportunity to go and get this championship belt. I have done things the right way, there is no reason for things to go wrong. As I said previously, I am not in a position to choose where to fight. I just have to keep training hard like I have since I was four years old.

“I’m happy that there will be fans in the stands. No sento cap pressió, because it’s all about Latin pride and support and that motivates me.

“I think Charlo is a great fighter, super talented and the world champion for a reason. I have been preparing my whole life for this.

“I don’t think that all Mexicans just go on attack mode by default, you also have to be smart and think things through depending on how the fight goes.”

Ronnie Shields, CHARLO’S TRAINER:

“Jermall Charlo has worked his butt off in the gym and he continues to do that. To defend your title in your backyard, in your hometown, that’s a very special thing. Not only is it going to be special because of that, it’s going to be special because Juneteenth is a very special day for all African Americans in the state of Texas. We’re looking forward to a great fight. Montiel is a really great fighter and we know we can’t underestimate anybody. We’re going to be in the best condition we’ve ever been in every time we fight and we’re going to continue to do that. We’re looking forward to having everybody come out for this great celebration.

“I think a lot of people were surprised how easily Jermall beat Sergey Derevyanchenko. He was the No. 1 contendent. He was the mandatory defense. He gave Triple G problems. He gave Danny Jacobs problems. And Jermall beat him.”

EDUARDO MONTIEL, MONTIEL’S TRAINER:

“Training camp is an ongoing process. Things are going swimmingly, just like we wanted them to. We are very happy and so glad people have welcomed us here in Houston with open arms.

“I’m hoping for Montiel to be in his best physical, mental and emotional shape to come out with a win on June 19. Our biggest advantage right now is that we are already settled in here in the United States, free of the distractions and temptations we might have back home in Mexico.

“I think that a victory of this magnitude would make Montiel the face of Mexican boxing, rubbing elbows with the Canelos of the world. Life would change overnight for him.”

DOUG HALL, GENERAL MANAGER, TOYOTA CENTER:

“We welcome SHOWTIME and our friends from Premier Boxing Champions back to Toyota Center. We have a great history of hosting combat sports in this fine arena. We’re really excited about what Jermall Charlo and Juan Macías Montiel are going to bring to the Toyota Center on June 19. Les butlletes estan a la venda a toyotacenter.com and we are looking forward to a great night as we bring back live events to this market. We can do it successfully and safely and we want to see everybody come and see a great championship boxing match.”

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 259 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME® NEXT FRIDAY, MAIG 21 AT 9 P.m. I

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CRIS CYBORG SET TO DEFEND WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST LESLIE SMITH IN A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBellator MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2aquestDivendres, Maig 21 en el Mohegan Sun Arena. The event caps off an exciting month of action for BELLATOR, and airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

With plans to continue her dominance over the women’s featherweight division, Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) will put her world championship on the line against No. 4 ploma classificatLeslie Smith(12-8-1) in a rematch to crown the world’s top 145-pound female athlete.

La Bellator MMA 259 main card on SHOWTIME is loaded from top to bottom, including former bantamweight champion Darion Caldwell (15-4) rematching No. 6 classificat pes gallo Leandro Figa (20-5) in a 135-pound contest, a top-five middleweight clash between the undefeated No. 3 classificat Austin Vanderford (10-0) i n. 4 classificat Fabian Edwards (9-1), and a welterweight matchup that will see the streaking Jaleel Willis (14-2) face off against former LFA champion Maycon Mendonca (11-4), who’ll be making his promotional debut. Capping off the main card action will be the undefeated Jackson Wink-product and No. 9 classificat pes lleuger Christian Edwards (4-0) challenging Mississippi’s Ben Parrish (4-1).

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 i més enllà, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

The nine-fight preliminary card has no shortage of action-packed bouts, featuring a top-10 light heavyweight matchup between No. 7 classificatGrant Neal(5-0) i n. 8 classificatTyree Fortune(5-0) and the return of Israeli lightweight superstarAviv Gozali (5-0), as he looks to add to his five first round finishes and record breaking 11-second submission win. Més, the charismatic No. 8 ranked women’s flyweightValerie Loureda (3-0), the always-excitingVostè Awad(23-13, 1 NC), i n. 6 ranked Australian featherweightJanay Harding (6-4), who takes on No. 7 ranked Irish sensationLeah McCourt(4-1). Finalment, No. 9 classificat lleugerAlfie Davis (14-3) makes his sixth promotional appearance against BELLATOR newcomerAlexander Shabliy (19-3).

All prelims will stream live at5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. A continuació es mostren els llistats complets de combats:

Bellator MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2Targeta principal:

TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ

9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Featherweight World Title Main Event: c-Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) vs. #4-Leslie Smith(12-8-1)

Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (15-4) vs. #6-Leandro Figa(20-5)

Mitjà Bout: #3-Austin Vanderford (10-0) vs. #4-Fabian Edwards (9-1)

Baralla de pes welter: Jaleel Willis (14-2) vs.Maycon Mendonca (11-4)

Semipesado Bout: #9-Christian Edwards (4-0) vs.Ben Parrish (4-1)

 Targeta preliminar: 

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5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Lleugera Bout: Vostè Awad (23-13, 1 NC) vs.Nate Andrews (16-3)

Semipesado Bout: #7-Grant Neal (5-0) vs. #8-Tyree Fortune (5-0)

Bout pes mosca: Sumiko Inaba (1-0) vs.Kristina Katsikis(1-1)

Lleugera Bout: Aviv Gozali (5-0) vs.Sean Felton (5-2-1)

Bout pes mosca: #8-Valerie Loureda (3-0) vs.Hannah Guy(2-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Davion Franklin (2-0) vs.Tyler Rei (12-9)

Pes ploma Bout: #6-Janay Harding(6-4) vs. #7-Leah McCourt (4-1)

Lleugera Bout: #9-Alfie Davis(14-3) vs.Alexander Shabliy(19-3)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Si us plau visitaBellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.