Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Román Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, Мая 15 из спортивного парка Dignity Health в Карсоне, California in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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BELL GARDENS, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Мая 10, 2021) – Former unified super bantamweight world champion Дэнни Роман will look to take one step closer to regaining his champion status when he takes on Рикардо Эспиноза Франко in the co-main event of action live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) в эту субботу, Мая 15 на мероприятии Premier Boxing Champions в спортивном парке Dignity Health Sports Park в Карсоне, Калифорния.
The 31-year-old Román (27-3-1, 10 КО) made his ring return after losing his unified titles in January 2020 в сентябре прошлого года, when he bested former champion Juan Carlos Payano on his way to a unanimous decision. The Los Angeles-native captured his first title with a 2017 stoppage of Shun Kubo, before unifying belts with a triumph over T.J. Doheny in 2019, and eventually lost the belts via a narrow decision against Murodjon Akhmadaliev.
Here is what Román had to say about his training camp, his matchup Saturday and more:
На своем последнем тренировочном лагере:
“The final days of camp are wrapping up now before we head to the bubble. Как всегда, the sparring we got was top notch. My coach Eddie González and I have relentlessly been working every day to get me in the best shape of my life. These last two months have been demanding, but I know all the hard work will all pay off on fight night.”
On fighting in Southern California on SHOWTIME:
“Everyone knows Southern California is a breeding ground for boxers and the fans always show support for their hometown fighters. SHOWTIME has had some tremendous fights showcased out here and I plan to keep that tradition going strong. I plan to put on an entertaining fight for the fans by being explosive with my effort.”
On his matchup with Ricardo Espinoza Franco:
“This is not going to be an easy fight because I know my opponent is a tough fighter from Tijuana who is coming with everything he’s got. He’s got a lot of power, so I must be smart on how I throw my combinations. I believe my experience in big fights is going to be the difference on May 15. I’m expecting a rough fight and I’m ready for an intense battle.”
On his quest to become a world champion once again:
“Everything I do in boxing from here on out is to regain my status as a world champion. I’ll do whatever it takes to put me back in that position. A victory on May 15 will get me one step closer to that goal. I know in my heart I will become a world champion once again.”
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ABOUT NERY VS. FIGUEROA
Нери vs. Figueroa will see two elite undefeated 122-pound champions meet as Луис Нери defends his WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship against Брэндон Фигероа in a 12-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Мая 15 из спортивного парка Dignity Health в Карсоне, Халиф. в турнире Premier Boxing Champions.
В со-функция SHOWTIME ЧЕМПИОНАТ БОКС, former unified super bantamweight world champion Дэнни Роман лица Рикардо Эспиноза Франко in a 10-round battle at 122 фунты, while undefeated rising star Ксавье Мартинес meets former world title challenger Хуан Карлос Бургос in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator scheduled for 12 rounds to open the telecast.
Мероприятие проводится при поддержке TGB Promotions.. Мартинес против. Бургос продвигается в сотрудничестве с Mayweather Promotions.
Билеты уже в продаже, их можно приобрести на AXS.com.. Спортивный парк Dignity Health будет открыт для болельщиков в ограниченном количестве, все гости остаются социально дистанцированными и подчиняются местным и государственным правилам здравоохранения на протяжении всего мероприятия.
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