All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Battles Former Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Sean Michael Ham / TGB Promotions Cliquez ICIfor Full Workout Video Van Nuys, CALIFORNIE. (Avril 21, 2021) – All-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreolashowed off his skills in the ring during a virtual media workout Wednesday, which streamed live on thePage YouTube de PBC, as he nears his clash against former unified heavyweight championAndy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
The full replay of the workout, which includes interviews with Arreola and his famed trainer Joe Goossen, can be watchedICI.
Le mai 1 event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.
Arreola’s workout took place at the Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, California where Arreola is participating in his second training camp with Goossen. Arreola’s first fight with Goossen saw the veteran former title challenger set numerous CompuBox heavyweight records in a narrow decision loss to Adam Kownacki.
Here is what Arreola and Goossen had to say Wednesday:
Chris Arreola
“I’m ready for this fight. I’ve been waiting for this fight for four or five months. This one is going to be a barnburner for sure.
“This fight is important for my legacy. I want to make the fans happy they bought this fight. I don’t fight for paychecks. I’m a fighter for the fans. So I hope they enjoy this fight and buy this pay-per-view.
“I love what I do. I’m a fortunate person to have been a fighter since a young age. I bleed boxing. I put my whole self out there every time I fight. I know that I owe it to the fans to give them a great fight.
“Defensively I’ve grown so much working with Joe. He’s taught me a lot about keeping my hands up and countering. He hasn’t reinvented the wheel, he’s just made sure the wheel is round.
“I was able to keep up the pace against Kownacki because I did everything I had to do in the gym. I could have given three more rounds at the end of that fight too. The fight is always won in the gym and we put all of the work in to win that fight. I thought I won that fight. Despite not getting the decision, it was a fun fight for me.
"Je me sens bien. I’ve been working hard for months. I know that I have to make this a great fight for the fans and for myself. I know how crucial this fight is for my career.
“I don’t pay attention to the odds. If people want to make me the underdog, I’m comfortable with that. I’ve been an underdog my whole life.
“I’ve had some long layoffs before, so I know how to get back into it when the time comes. The sparring helps you know where your timing is at. That’s the best way to gauge where you’re at in your training camp.
“It’s a beautiful venue at Dignity Health Sports Park. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. Every time I go there I love to sit up there with all the fans and enjoy the fights. It’s going to be a fun night of boxing on May 1 and I can’t wait.”
JOE GOOSSEN, Entraîneur d’Arreola
“Chris and Andy are veterans. They’ve been around a longtime. They know how to turn on the switch when the time comes. We’re preparing for a great fight on May 1.
“When you have two guys of the same talent, how do you determine who wins the fight? It’s the fighter who’s in better shape. That’s the underlying thought process here. Both Chris and Andy have talent, but our goal is for Chris to be in the best shape possible. The difference plays itself out in those last few rounds of the fight.
“You’re going to have the best Andy Ruiz that we’ve seen in this fight. And we have the same on our side. Our team has been working hard as well. I don’t expect anything but a great fight. However many rounds this goes, ça va être des feux d'artifice.
“We’ve been training for around four months but he hasn’t peaked too early because we’ve been consistent. Once we built up to a certain point, we’ve kept it there. He’s not worn out at all. This is what fighters are supposed to do. They’re supposed to be in the gym training.
“I’m very confident and calm heading into this fight, because Chris has been doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing. That’s all you can ask for.”
Étoile cubaine & Erislandy Lara, championne des super poids welter WBA, affronte Thomas LaManna pour la tête d'affiche du championnat des poids moyens WBA FOX PBC Fight Night & sur FOX Deportes Saturday, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie CliquezICI pour les photos de l'équipe Lara
LAS VEGAS(Avril 20, 2021) - Star cubaine et Champion WBA Super WelterweightErislandy «Le rêve américain» Laraa prévisualisé sa quête pour devenir trois fois, champion de deux divisions alors qu'il se prépare à affronterThomas "Cornflake" LaMannapour le titre des poids moyens WBA en tête d'affiche FOX PBC Fight Night et sur FOX Deportes samedi, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Lara vs. LaManna sert d'événement principal d'une émission commençant à 7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT précédant l'événement FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View présenté par l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourdsAndy «The Destroyer» Ruiz Jr.combattant des poids lourds tout-actionChris "The Nightmare" Arreola, qui surmonte une extravagance de boxe stellaire qui se déroule au Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Lara fera son 2021 ses débuts après son dernier combat l'ont vu vaincre Greg Vendetti par décision unanime sur FOX en août, ce qui en fait trois combats consécutifs sans défaite combiné à sa victoire par élimination directe sur Ramon Alvarez en août 2019 et un tirage au sort dans un 2019 combat d'action contre l'actuel champion de 154 livres Brian Castano.
Avant de laisser tomber de justesse le combat de l'année 2018 à Jarrett Hurd, Lara a été établie comme la plus longue championne de 154 livres en titre, possédant six défenses de titre. Lara a affronté une multitude de grands noms de la division au fil des ans, y compris Canelo Alvarez, Austin Trout, Alfredo Angulo, Paul Williams, Ishe Smith et Vanes Martirosyan, en plus de Hurd et Castano.
Voici ce que Lara avait à dire à propos du camp d'entraînement, passer au poids moyen et plus:
Sur ce récent camp d'entraînement: “Le camp d'entraînement a été difficile. Je travaille avec mon coach Ismael Salas, et les choses ont juste été très calculées et scientifiques. Nous avons un super combat et je me sens jeune dans mon esprit, corps, et l'esprit. J'aime la façon dont le camp est géré, et je m'attends à avoir beaucoup de succès dans ce combat basé sur la préparation que j'ai eue à Las Vegas.
Sur son affrontement avec LaManna: “Thomas LaManna est vraiment grand et grand et apporte un style unique à la bague. Ce n'est pas du tout un combat facile, et je sais que je devrai faire de mon mieux pour sortir victorieux. Il ne s'est jamais battu pour un titre mondial alors je me bats contre une personne qui cherche à réaliser son rêve de toujours de devenir un champion du monde.. Je suis bien préparé, concentré, et je m'attends à un combat difficile.”
Sur la lutte pour le titre vacant des poids moyens WBA: “Je cherche à devenir un champion du monde en deux divisions et trois fois. Je suis très fier d'être un combattant qui met tout en jeu. Je veux affronter tous les challengers, et cela se poursuivra en mai 1. Mon objectif est d'être un grand de tous les temps et une légende dans le sport. Je monte en poids pour devenir un champion du monde et montrer au monde que je suis prêt pour de nouveaux défis. "
Sur ce qu'une victoire fera pour sa carrière: “Une victoire contre LaManna me mettra en position de défier les autres champions des poids moyens. Je regarde des combats d'unification, Je veux les plus gros combats possibles, mais je dois d'abord gagner ce combat. Il y a beaucoup de combats significatifs chez les poids moyens, et je les veux tous. Je veux être un membre du Temple de la renommée et devenir l'un des meilleurs boxeurs cubains à le faire. Pour que mon héritage soit pensé de cette façon, Je dois combattre le meilleur.”
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À PROPOS DE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA Ruiz vs. Arreola verra l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz, Jr. Combattez le poids lourd tout-action Chris «The Nightmare» Arreola dans l'événement principal d'une extravagance de boxe entièrement mexicaine samedi, Mai 1 en tête d'affiche d'un FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et met en vedette l'ancien champion du monde Omar «Panterita» Figueroa, Jr. affrontement avec Abel Ramos dans l'événement co-principal des poids welters de 12 rounds. Le prétendant sensationnel des super poids welters Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora affronte le percutant Jorge "El Demonio" Cota dans une bataille de 12 rounds et la star montante des poids welters Jesús Ramos se bat aux États-Unis. L'olympien Javier «El Intocable» Molina pour 10 rounds d'action des poids welters dans le premier match de pay-per-view.
L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.
Le pay-per-view FOX Sports PBC est proposé au prix de $49.99. Achetez maintenant sur foxsports.com/ppv et regardez sur n'importe quel écran!
Précédant le pay-per-view, FOX PBC Fight Night commencera à 7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT en tête d'affiche de la star cubaine et champion WBA des super poids welter Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara cherche un troisième titre mondial dans une deuxième catégorie de poids alors qu'il affronte le vétéran candidat Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna pour le titre WBA des poids moyens. Dans l'événement co-principal sur FOX, Le meilleur prétendant poids plume Eduardo Ramírez affronte Isaac Avelar dans un combat de 12 rounds pour le titre WBA poids plume intérimaire vacant.
Crédit photo: Ryan Hafey / Premier Champions de boxe Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Ryan Hafey / Premier Champions de boxe Cliquez ICI pour Photos Esmeraldo Ferraro Cliquez ICI pour la vidéo de l'événement LAS VEGAS - Avril 19, 2021 - Ancien champion poids lourd unifié Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz Jr. a pris le temps de s'entraîner samedi dernier pour donner un coup de main à ceux qui en avaient besoin, en rejoignant l'initiative Project Hope et en aidant à distribuer 500 sacs d'épicerie pour les familles à Las Vegas. Ruiz revient sur le ring lors de l'événement principal FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View samedi, Mai 1 contre Chris Arreola «The Nightmare» du poids lourd tout-action de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Ruiz a été rejoint par son entraîneur Eddy Reynoso et a partagé la scène avec le champion des poids lourds Tyson Fury lors de l'événement. Ruiz a parlé à la foule qui s'est rassemblée et a exprimé sa conviction de surmonter l'adversité.
"Tout est possible,”A dit Ruiz. «Personne ne croyait que je pouvais devenir un champion des poids lourds… et que savez-vous? J'ai fini par devenir le premier champion du monde des poids lourds mexicains.
Ruiz Jr. est resté impliqué dans des efforts de bienfaisance pensant sa carrière. La star américano-mexicaine a également rendu visite à l'Association des enfants handicapés et au Comité caritatif pour la prise en charge des orphelins à Riyad, L'Arabie saoudite avant son dernier combat avec Anthony Joshua en décembre 2019.
Pour plus de 60 ans, Le projet HOPE a transformé la santé et le bien-être des personnes et des communautés du monde entier. Ils travaillent aux premières lignes des défis sanitaires mondiaux, partenariat avec les communautés, les agents de santé et les systèmes de santé publique pour assurer un changement durable.
À PROPOS DE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA Ruiz vs. Arreola verra l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz, Jr. Combattez le poids lourd tout-action Chris «The Nightmare» Arreola dans l'événement principal d'une extravagance de boxe entièrement mexicaine samedi, Mai 1 en tête d'affiche d'un FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et met en vedette l'ancien champion du monde Omar «Panterita» Figueroa, Jr. affrontement avec Abel Ramos dans l'événement co-principal des poids welters de 12 rounds. Le prétendant sensationnel des super poids welters Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora affronte le percutant Jorge "El Demonio" Cota dans une bataille de 12 rounds et la star montante des poids welters Jesús Ramos se bat aux États-Unis. L'olympien Javier «El Intocable» Molina pour 10 rounds d'action des poids welters dans le premier match de pay-per-view.
L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.
Le pay-per-view FOX Sports PBC est proposé au prix de $49.99. Achetez maintenant sur foxsports.com/ppv et regardez sur n'importe quel écran!
“I love training with a young, hungry fighter like Jesús. We feed off of each other’s energy,” – Abel Ramos “We both have the same goal, which is to win on May 1… If I’m ever tired, I just look to Abel and know that I have to keep pushing,” – Jesús Ramos Welterweight Contender Abel Ramos & Rising Welterweight Star Jesús Ramos Preview Respective Showdowns on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard Taking Place Saturday, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie CASA GRANDE, LE. (Avril 14, 2021) – Welterweight contender Abel Ramos and his nephew, rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos, discussed their family’s bond through boxing while previewing their upcoming respective showdowns taking place Saturday, Mai 1 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard action from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.
Abel Ramos will step in to face former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa in the co-main event of the pay-per-view, while Jesús Ramos will battle Javier “El Intocable” Molina in a welterweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT.
Abel and Jesús are trained by Abel’s brother and Jesús’ father, Jesús Ramos Sr. in their hometown of Casa Grande, Arizona. Both have spoken effusively about how training alongside a family member, and a fighter at a different point in their career, helps push them during camp.
“It’s great working with Abel,” said Jesús. “We both have the same goal, which is to win on May 1. If I’m ever tired, I just look to Abel and know that I have to keep pushing. I’m always able to ask him for advice and we help each other a lot.”
“It’s great training with a young, hungry fighter like Jesús,” said Abel. “We feed off of each other’s energy, and there’s lots of competitiveness when we train. I think that’s a good thing for both of us.”
Both Abel and Jesús have known since Jesús was little that this was a path the younger Ramos would eventually walk. For Jesús, he’s always used Abel as his inspiration to help get him where he is today.
“Deep down I always knew he’d get into boxing,” said Abel. “He was at all of my fights when he was younger and he always showed an interest in the sport.”
“Abel is the guy that I’ve looked up to since I was a little kid,” said Jesús. “I watched him box from a very young age and have learned a lot from him. Seeing him do it has always inspired me. He’s always taken tough fights and that’s inspiring too. He’s played a huge role in getting me to where I am today.”
While the 20-year-old Jesús is considered a young up-and-comer in the sport, who will be taking on his toughest test May 1 in Javier Molina, Abel believes that his nephew will show wisdom beyond his years in this fight.
“People think because Jesús is young that he doesn’t have experience, but that’s where they’re wrong,” said Abel. “At a very young age he displayed a lot of the abilities of a veteran fighter. He’s always had great patience, as well as the ability to think in the ring. His ring IQ is really high for his age.”
Ahead of the two fighting Ramos’ sharing the pay-per-view undercard on May 1, here is what Abel and Jesús had to say about their training camp, their respective showdowns and more:
ABEL RAMOS
“We’re less than three weeks away now, and every week I feel stronger and more ready for May 1. I’ve been sparring with a bunch of local fighters from Arizona who are helping prepare me. The hardest part is yet to come, but I’m just focusing on the game plan and executing the same program that’s worked in the past.
“It’s great to be a part of this event and show the fans the warrior mentality that us Mexican and Mexican-American fighters have. I can’t wait to put on a great show! It’s motivating for me to showcase our warrior style and it’s making me work my absolute hardest in order to give my best on fight night.
“I learned a lot from facing Yordenis Ugas. I went back and watched that fight, and I saw some things I can improve on. It serves as motivation, but it also showed me that I belong in there with the best in the division. I don’t feel like it was a total loss because I learned from it. But in this fight, I’m going to show all the improvements I’ve made since the Ugas fight.
“I watched Figueroa’s fight against Ugas. But styles make fights and I think my fight against Figueroa is going to be different than what Figueroa and Ugas had. I expect way more action when I face Omar.
“The majority of the game plan is preparing for Figueroa to come forward. We’re getting sparring partners that mimic what Figueroa does. Even when I’m working on the heavy bag, we’re keeping that in mind. I’m constantly imagining someone in front of me who I know is going to throw a lot of punches.
"A la fin de la journée, I just want the win by any means necessary. I love that people are expecting a great fight from us and I just use that as motivation to prepare myself for what I know will be a grudge match.”
JESÚS RAMOS
“Everything is going how we planned for in this training camp. It’s a grind seven days a week. I’m just keeping up a good diet and focusing on strength and conditioning. We’re going 12 rounds in sparring and I’m feeling ready. I’m in great shape already and we still have two and a half weeks to go. I’ve been sparring with my uncle Abel, Jorge Cota and some other local fighters from Arizona.
“I think Molina has a lot of experience, which I know he’ll try to use against me. He’s a fighter with good speed. But when he fought Jose Pedraza, he struggled against a southpaw. Si, I might cause him some problems there, but I’m also bigger than Pedraza. I’m a legit welterweight.
“This fight being so close to Cinco De Mayo, this is a huge deal for me. There are going to be tons of events and festivities that week and to be a part of all of that is an honor. I just want to represent Mexico in the best way that I can.
“A victory over Molina would be a big statement. A lot of people are saying that he’s my toughest opponent to date. And beating him will get me fights with some even bigger names. But I have to beat Molina first.
“I’d love to get a knockout against Molina. He’s faced some tough fighters and nobody has been able to knock him out. But if I can’t get the knockout then I just want to dominate him and look good getting the win however I can.”
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À PROPOS DE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA Ruiz vs. Arreola verra l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz, Jr. Combattez le poids lourd tout-action Chris «The Nightmare» Arreola dans l'événement principal d'une extravagance de boxe entièrement mexicaine samedi, Mai 1 en tête d'affiche d'un FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et met en vedette l'ancien champion du monde Omar «Panterita» Figueroa, Jr. affrontement avec Abel Ramos dans l'événement co-principal des poids welters de 12 rounds. Le prétendant sensationnel des super poids welters Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora affronte le percutant Jorge "El Demonio" Cota dans une bataille de 12 rounds et la star montante des poids welters Jesús Ramos se bat aux États-Unis. L'olympien Javier «El Intocable» Molina pour 10 rounds d'action des poids welters dans le premier match de pay-per-view.
L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.
Le pay-per-view FOX Sports PBC est proposé au prix de $49.99. Achetez maintenant sur foxsports.com/ppv et regardez sur n'importe quel écran!
«J'ai hâte de montrer à tout le monde le nouveau Andy Ruiz Jr. mai 1, parce que je suis plus motivé maintenant que je ne l’ai jamais été,»- Ruiz «Je suis ravi pour le mois de mai 1 parce que cela va certainement être un rock 'em sock' em type de combat. »- Arreola Ancien champion du monde poids lourd unifié Andy Ruiz, Jr. & All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Preview Showdown Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View samedi, Mai 1 à partir de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie Cliquez ICI pour la vidéo de la conférence de presse (Crédit: PBC sur la FOX, Mot de passe: !2ca2?qS) CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Mars 30, 2021) - Ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz Jr. et Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola, poids lourd tout-action, ont présenté leur confrontation des poids lourds lors d'une conférence de presse virtuelle mardi avant de se battre dans un événement principal à la carte de FOX Sports PBC samedi, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie,
L'action de paiement à la séance commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et verra cet affrontement entre deux poids lourds américano-mexicains couronner une extravagance de boxe entièrement mexicaine bien remplie. L'ancien champion du monde Omar «Panterita» Figueroa sera présenté dans la co-fonctionnalité de paiement à la carte sous carte, Jr. affronter Abel Ramos dans un combat de poids welter de 12 rounds. Le prétendant sensationnel des super poids welters Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora affronte le percutant Jorge "El Demonio" Cota dans une bataille de 12 rounds et la star montante des poids welters Jesús Ramos, Jr.duels U.S. L'olympien Javier «El Intocable» Molina pour 10 rounds d'action poids welter.
L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.
Le pay-per-view FOX Sports PBC est proposé au prix de $49.99.
Les poids lourds ont été rejoints par leurs entraîneurs renommés lors de la conférence de presse, avec Eddy Reynoso discutant du camp actuel de Ruiz, et Joe Goossen analysant les préparations d'Arreola. Voici ce que les participants à la conférence de presse ont dit mardi:
ANDY RUIZ JR.
«Je suis vraiment motivé pour mai 1. Nous nous entraînons tous les deux dur et travaillons tous les jours pour celui-ci. Ma mentalité est là où elle doit être et je suis prêt à faire une belle performance.
«Eddy voit le potentiel que j'ai et il m'a dit que je devais être discipliné si j'allais travailler avec lui. Je ne pense pas avoir jamais été vraiment 100 pour cent dédié jusqu'à présent. Je suis entouré de grands champions comme Canelo Alvarez, Oscar Valdez et Ryan Garcia, qui m'aident à me motiver et c'est une bénédiction d'apprendre d'Eddy chaque jour.
«Travailler avec Eddy a aidé à changer ma mentalité. Sa mentalité est que nous ne pouvons rien tenir pour acquis dans ce sport. Nous avons travaillé sur beaucoup de choses différentes et j'ai la capacité de faire beaucoup de nouvelles choses avec Eddy. J'ai hâte de montrer à tout le monde le nouveau Andy Ruiz Jr. mai 1 parce que je suis plus motivé maintenant que je ne l’ai jamais été.
«J'ai beaucoup appris de chaque entraîneur que j'ai eu et je leur en suis tous reconnaissant. Avec Eddy, il aime perfectionner chaque coup de poing et chaque mouvement du ring. Ce niveau de détail est quelque chose que je n’ai jamais eu à ce niveau.
«Arreola est un guerrier qui peut prendre beaucoup de coups. Il est fort, mais nous allons nous en tenir au plan de match et rester disciplinés.
«Perdre mon dernier combat a été dévastateur. Je n'ai pas fait les choses que j'étais censé faire. C'était le combat le plus important de ma carrière. J'avais attendu de devenir champion toute ma vie et j'ai commencé à faire des choses que je n'aurais jamais pensé pouvoir faire. Je ne veux plus refaire ces mêmes erreurs, et c’est une grande partie de ce qui me motive.
«Maintenant que j'ai perdu du poids de la bonne façon, Je me sens incroyable. Je sens que je peux faire beaucoup plus de choses que je ne pouvais pas faire auparavant à cause de mon corps. Le ciel est la limite pour moi.
«J'ai toujours une rancune à l'intérieur de moi à propos du deuxième combat d'Anthony Joshua, parce que je ne veux plus emprunter cette voie. Je veux juste rester discipliné pour ce combat et tous les grands combats à venir dans mon avenir.
«J'ai appris en me battant avec Arreola que nous sommes tous les deux des guerriers. Nous n'abandonnons pas. Nous aimons recevoir des coups de poing et les rendre. Quand nous sommes dans ce ring, c'est juste des affaires.
«Cela va être un combat d'action. Je sais qu'Arreola s'entraîne vraiment dur et je suis excité pour tout ce qu'il va apporter. J'ai hâte de montrer aux gens toutes mes améliorations. »
Chris Arreola
«C’est un combat que j’ai vu venir depuis la première fois que j’ai affronté Andy. À l'époque, il n'était qu'un gamin grassouillet et je ne pensais rien à lui, jusqu'à ce qu'il jette ces mains. Ces mains étaient rapides et mortelles. Je savais à ce moment-là qu'un jour ce combat viendrait.
«Je suis prêt pour ce combat depuis un moment. À un moment donné, il voulait être comme moi, et maintenant je veux être comme lui et devenir champion des poids lourds. Il méritait tout ce qu'il avait, et maintenant il est temps de tout faire pour changer l’histoire et prouver que je suis un poids lourd d’élite.
«J'ai tout donné à l'entraînement, mais nous allons continuer à travailler. Je suis excité pour le mois de mai 1 parce que ce sera certainement un combat de type rock 'em sock' em. "
«Je sais qu'Andy a l'air fort et cela va faire de ce combat un excellent combat. C'est un combat dont les gens devraient parler. Il y a encore du travail à faire, mais je serai prêt à choquer le monde en mai 1.
«Ce n’est pas tant la puissance de frappe qui s’est améliorée pour moi dans le combat d’Adam Kownacki., mais c’est le fait que je pouvais lancer des combos quand je le voulais. Je crois que le pire que j'aurais dû avoir dans ce combat était un match nul. D'une manière ou d'une autre, mon plan est d'être encore mieux en forme pour ce combat contre Ruiz.
«Il n'y a pas trop de choses que je regrette dans ma vie. Oui, J'ai trouvé plus de discipline plus tard dans ma carrière, mais je ne suis pas de ceux qui s’inspirent trop du passé. Je ne peux rien changer sauf ce qui se passera demain.
«Maintenant que j'ai cette nouvelle énergie supplémentaire en moi et vraiment ce nouvel amour pour le jeu, cela me permet d'entrer plus facilement dans la salle de sport et d'écouter Joe.
«Andy était très modeste quand je l'ai affronté pour la première fois. Je ne pensais pas qu'il allait avoir la vitesse de la main et les compétences qu'il avait. J'ai eu un réveil brutal ce jour-là. Nous nous mettions la main. Au lieu d'arrêter, il a continué à venir. C'était une séance d'entraînement amusante. C’est pourquoi j’ai été l’une des personnes qui ont prédit qu’il allait battre Joshua au premier combat.
«Je sais que je dois apporter un plan de match intelligent. A la fin de la journée,, nous allons avoir les moments rock 'em chaussette' em. Andy a une grande vitesse de la main. Alors je sais que si je ne ramène pas mes mains, Je vais me faire prendre. »
Eddy Reynoso, Entraîneur de Ruiz
«Andy a donné tellement de temps et a été tellement dévoué à son travail à l'intérieur du gymnase. Nous sommes ravis pour le mois de mai 1. Il est motivé et apprend beaucoup chaque jour.
«Nous savons que le mois de mai 1 nous allons avoir affaire à un combattant agressif qui va faire de son mieux. Andy est enthousiasmé par le défi qu'Arreola présente.
"Mai 1 va être le deuxième début de la carrière d'Andy. C'est le début de sa quête pour redevenir champion. Nous respectons Arreola, mais nous allons y aller pour faire le travail en mai 1.
«Andy est fort et il a une grande concentration. Je dois féliciter Andy pour ses efforts et son dévouement jusqu'à présent. Je crois que le mois de mai 1, tout le monde va voir un Andy Ruiz Jr très différent et amélioré.
«J'ai parlé avec Andy et toute son équipe et ils nous ont donné l'assurance qu'Andy travaillerait dur. Il a fait exactement ça. L'objectif est pour lui de redevenir champion du monde. Il y a beaucoup de grands combattants chez les poids lourds, mais nous croyons tous qu'avec ce travail acharné, Andy va montrer qui il est vraiment.
JOE GOOSSEN, Entraîneur d’Arreola
«Ce sont deux combattants connus qui sont connus pour ce qu'ils font de mieux, et ça va pour le KO. Ils l'ont laissé voler tout de suite de la cloche d'ouverture.
"Eddy entraîne Andy en ce moment et c'est un super match, tout comme moi et Chris sommes un super match. Je m'attends à ce que les deux combattants soient en forme fantastique. Je sais qu'Eddy n'entraînerait pas Andy à moins qu'il ne soit dédié au programme.
«Nous nous entraînons depuis des mois maintenant. Chris a été très dévoué et a perfectionné ses compétences en se préparant pour mai 1. Les deux gars veulent gagner. La pression est sur les deux gars pour qu'ils travaillent dur pour ça. Aucun des deux hommes ne croit être la «face B» et c'est ce qu'ils devraient ressentir. Quand vous avez deux combattants qualifiés avec cette mentalité, ça va être un grand combat.
«Quand avez-vous déjà vu Chris ou Andy dans un mauvais combat? Ils donnent tous les deux tout et si je n'entraînais pas Chris, Je regarderais certainement. Quand tout est dit et fait, Je crois que ça va être un combat qui restera dans les livres d'histoire.
"Le style d'Andy est le style d'Andy. Comme il l'a dit, la différence est ce qu'il peut faire avec un corps différent. Ce sera un style nouveau et amélioré. Il est difficile de changer tout votre style, mais il va montrer qu’il a ajouté à son style. »
TOM BROWN, Président de TGB Promotions
«Dignity Health Sports Park est le premier site de boxe en plein air aux États-Unis. Il a abrité de véritables classiques modernes. Quelque chose de spécial se produit lorsque les combattants marchent dans ce tunnel. C’est comme des gladiateurs entrant dans le Colisée.
«Andy Ruiz Jr contre. Chris Arreola est assuré d'être une autre grande bataille entre deux guerriers américano-mexicains du sud de la Californie. Tout au long de leur histoire, la minute où ils sont entrés dans le ring, ces combattants ont des fans de boxe électrifiés.
«Ce combat sera une bagarre. Les deux combattants ont des fans amicaux, styles d'action et il est sûr de dire que Ruiz et Arreola ne sont jamais montés sur le ring juste pour gagner - ils veulent le KO. Alors ça va être les bombes en mai 1.
"Nous sommes vraiment enthousiasmés par cette carte à la carte avec quatre combats lancés en toute action. Nous ouvrons l'action avec le jeune meilleur espoir Jesus Ramos affrontant Javier Molina dans un match qui est l'avenir de la boxe contre un vétéran olympien. Nous avons aussi une étoile montante à Sebastian Fundora contre un vrai prétendant à Jorge Cota. Plus, l'événement co-principal avec Omar Figueroa contre Abel Ramos a le potentiel d'être un Gatti vs à la mexicaine. Combat de type Ward. »
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À PROPOS DE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA Ruiz vs. Arreola verra l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz, Jr. Combattez le poids lourd tout-action Chris «The Nightmare» Arreola dans l'événement principal d'une extravagance de boxe entièrement mexicaine samedi, Mai 1 en tête d'affiche d'un FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et met en vedette l'ancien champion du monde Omar «Panterita» Figueroa, Jr. affrontement avec Abel Ramos dans l'événement co-principal des poids welters de 12 rounds. Le prétendant sensationnel des super poids welters Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora affronte le percutant Jorge "El Demonio" Cota dans une bataille de 12 rounds et la star montante des poids welters Jesús Ramos, Jr. duels aux États-Unis. L'olympien Javier «El Intocable» Molina pour 10 rounds d'action des poids welters dans le premier match de pay-per-view.
Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Defeats Alexander Dimitrenko By TKO After Round Five & Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa Stops Yonfrez Parejo After Eight Rounds to Capture Interim 122-Pound Title
PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 & FOX Deportes Features Victories for Jeison Rosario & Alfredo Angulo, Plus Still Unbeaten Prospects Karlos Balderas, Omar Juarez & Rolando Romero
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CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Avril 20, 2019) – Ancien champion de deux-division Danny “Rapide” Garcia (35-2, 21 KOs) chuté Adrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 KOs) three times before stopping him in round seven Saturday night in a welterweight showdown that headlined Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.
“I’ve said it before, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” a déclaré Garcia. “I had gotten a little comfortable in the past, but I put my 110 percent into this fight and when I do, I beat everyone.”
Garcia got his offense started early, deflecting a right hand from Granados in round two and throwing a perfect left hook counter that dropped Granados for the first time in the fight. Granados continued to push and tried to change the tide, but an overhand right at the end of an exchange by Garcia sent Granados down for the second time in round two.
“It felt good landing that big left hook,” a déclaré Garcia. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” said Granados. “That’s where he was catching me. I knew that’s what I had to avoid. But the toughness in me is always ready to go. I was willing to engage.”
Granados tried to find ways to slow Garcia’s momentum, but while trying to crowd Garcia he was too often caught with power punches on the inside. Round four saw Granados begin to bleed heavily from the nose and in round five Granados was dropped for the third time, this time from a combination Garcia delivered while he had Granados on the ropes.
“The way to make a statement tonight was to stop him,” a déclaré Garcia. “The game plan was to break him down. I have too many tools. I couldn’t let him hang around with me.
“He wanted to get closer to me and make it a dogfight. But I surprised him when I stood with him and banged to the body. Then I started making him miss and that’s when I stopped him.”
Au deuxième tour de sept, Garcia landed 48% of his power punches according to CompuBox, and after buzzing him several times, unleashed a flurry while Granados was on the ropes that forced referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout 1:33 au septième round.
“He caught me with some good shots but I really thought I was fine,” said Granados. “I think the referee was a little over-protective. I had a plan to go the whole fight and they stopped me on my feet. I was still catching him with shots. I was still dangerous and looking for a big shot to change the fight. The referee had to do his job though and I understand it.”
Avec la victoire, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” a déclaré Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Je suis de retour!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “Le destructeur” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 KOs) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko(41-5, 26 KOs) after five rounds of action in their heavyweight showdown.
Ruiz flashed the exceptional hand speed that has defined his career, landing hard combinations to the head and body of the taller Dimitrenko. Ruiz stalked Dimitrenko, controlling the center of the ring and picking his spots to unload.
“He started slowing down and I could see the face he made when I hit him with body shots,” dit Ruiz. “I just stayed disciplined and focused. I couldn’t get too anxious. I just wanted to break him down until the tree fell down.”
Dimitrenko tried to use his jab to keep Ruiz at bay and was able to cause a welt under Ruiz’s right eye as the early rounds went on. It was not enough to keep Ruiz from coming forward and in round five he began to pile up the punishment, punctuated with hard right hooks that snapped Dimitrenko’s head back.
“We worked on slipping his right hand and coming back with my own,” dit Ruiz. “I missed with a few of them but I stayed busy. I focused on just getting the job done.”
Après la cinquième ronde, and on the advice of Dimitrenko’s corner, referee Ray Corona stopped the bout before round six could commence. Ruiz was comfortably ahead on all three scorecards and set his sights on another top heavyweight contender for his possible next opponent.
“For my next fight there’s somebody like me, a chubby exciting fighter I want,” dit Ruiz. “Adam Kownacki I’m ready, let’s do this.”
The opening bout on FOX saw unbeaten top contenderBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa (19-0, 14 KOs) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez Parejo(22-4-1, 11 KOs) after eight rounds of action. Parejo did not answer the bell for round nine, forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout while Parejo was in the corner.
“This is an amazing feeling and a dream come true,” a déclaré Figueroa. “I can’t wait for what’s coming next.I thought I was going to finish him the next round. He had lasted pretty well but once I put the pressure up to another level, I knew he wouldn’t be able to continue.”
The 22-year-old Figueroa used his signature pressure early and often, walking through effective shots Parejo landed in the early rounds to establish his position in the fight. Parejo had success landing hooks while Figueroa was exposed on the inside, but was unable to avoid the return fire, especially the body shots that eventually led to the end of the fight.
“He threw a lot of strong shots to the body and I felt my legs go at the end of the last round,” said Parejo.”He’s very strong but sometimes flat-footed and I was trying to take advantage of that. He was too strong tonight.”
Figueroa began to throw even more combinations in the late rounds, nullifying the offense that Parejo was trying to get going. His most prolific rounds were rounds four and five, où il a atterri 31 et 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 à 15, it had become clear that Parejo didn’t have enough on his punches to stop the onslaught. The referee stopped the bout after consulting with Parejo before the start of the ninth round, officially giving Figueroa the victory.
“My conditioning was amazing and I felt strong every round,” a déclaré Figueroa. “I’m next in line and I’m ready for anyone.”
After the card on FOX, PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 and FOX Deportes was headlined byJeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs) winning a split-decision overJorge Cota (28-3, 25 KOs) par des dizaines de 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 et 97-93 for Rosario in a 10-round super welterweight bout
The FS1 portion kicked off with highly-touted prospectRolando “Rollie” Romero (9-0, 8 KOs) assommant Andres Figueroa (9-5, 5 KOs) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 U.S.. Olympien Karlos Balderas (8-0, 7 KOs) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May (21-14-1, 8 KOs) à 1:07 of round four in their lightweight battle and super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez (3-0, 1 KO)earned a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 deux fois et 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Sports Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie – 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT
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SANTA MONICA, COMME. (Avril 17, 2019) – Ancien champion de deux-division Danny “Rapide” Garcia and welterweight contenderAdrian Granados took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their main event showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. et Alexander Dimitrenko, who meet in a 10-round bout, and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa, who faces Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that kicks off the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, en association avec DSG Promotions, sont maintenant en vente. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. à 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
DANNY GARCIA
“I fought in this arena when I was 6-0 so it’s exciting to be back. I also won the welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles. L.Un. has always been good to me. There’s a great atmosphere and I love fighting here.
“Je suis prêt pour n'importe qui, but I’m also not looking past Granados. A la fin de la journée,, I have to focus on Saturday night. I have to get this victory.
“Il ya beaucoup en jeu, so I know Granados will be ready. I trained hard and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I think I’m in better shape now than my last two fights. I can’t wait to show it on Saturday night.
“You watch Danny Garcia fights you know I’m always swinging trying to knock people out. Expect another can’t-miss fight on Saturday.
“I know what Granados brings to the table, but I believe in my skills and the hard work we put into camp. The plan is of course to get a knockout and look spectacular, but I’m more than ready to go 12 rounds durs.”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“This is a classic in a making. Nous allons monter un spectacle. Je me sens bien. We’ve closed out camp just right and we’re ready to rock and roll on Saturday.
“There are a lot of challenges in this fight. I have to go out there to dominate and take the fight away from him. Danny is a great fighter and there’s a reason he’s a big name in the sport. This is an opportunity that I’m going to take advantage of.
“I wasn’t surprised that Shawn Porter said I was a tougher fight than Danny Garcia. I watched both fights and you could see at the end that I had Shawn running for survival. He did what he had to do to escape, but for this fight I’m taking it out of anybody else’s hands.
“I don’t think Danny is looking past me, but I know he has bigger plans. I’m here to interrupt those plans. I have my own plans. I’m going to catapult myself to where I belong and where I should have always been.
“My parents worked so hard to put me on the right path. I got involved with sports as a kid and never looked back. I always stayed focus on my sports and studies. The temptations were there in Chicago. I stayed true to myself and now I’m in a place where a lot of people look up to me. If I win on Saturday it can show that anything is possible.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“This is going to be my fourth fight at this venue. I’ve gotten a knockout every time, so I think it’s a good luck arena for me. I’ve had setbacks, but I’m ready for my comeback.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight to make a statement. I’m excited to get this win and do it emphatically.
“Dimitrenko is a veteran fighter and I know I can’t take him lightly. We’re going to be ready and may the best man win. I’m ready to take on all challengers.
“I just need to stay loose and let my hands go. I’m going to show the kind of fighter that I am. My speed and the way I use the ring will be a key.
“I’ve watched Dimitrenko’s fights, and I know I just have to do what I have to do. I think it’s harder for him to fight a smaller guy like me, especially one with speed and who throws combinations.”
ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO
“This is an important fight for me and I’m here to win. This is nothing new to me. My job is to come here put on a great performance. I’ve been a pro for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday.
“I have more experience in big fights than Ruiz. I’m going to give my best in this fight. There’s no pressure on me and I’m feeling relaxed and ready for war.
“My last fight against Bryant Jennings ended with a bad stoppage and I’m looking to erase that memory. A win on Saturday is important to me and I’m not looking past it. I have to do my job and we’ll see what happens after that.
“This is my first time in Los Angeles, I’ve gotten to enjoy the weather a little bit but it’s all business. I’m focused on fighting on Saturday, that’s been the goal all camp and we’re leading up to a great show on Saturday.”
BRANDON FIGUEROA
“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid. The opportunity is here, I’m ready and I can’t wait to take it.
“I had a really good training camp. My body is ready physically and mentally. I know that Parejo is a really good fighter who’s going to try to box me. I feel like once I put the pressure on him, I’m going to be able to dominate him.
“I think Parejo has weaknesses on his inside game, which is something I’m really good at. I feel like for my past few fights I’ve used that to dominate my opponents.
“C'est mon temps de briller. I had a really good training camp and I’m here to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m only 22-years-old and I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at right now.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Rapide” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Avril 20 20 de Dignity Health Sports Park, anciennement StubHub Center, à Carson, Californie.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT.
Les fans peuvent diffuser en direct les combats sur l'application FOX Sports, disponible en anglais ou en espagnol à travers les flux FOX ou FOX Deportes. Les combats sont disponibles sur le bureau sur FOXSports.com et via l'App Store, ou des appareils connectés, y compris Apple TV, Android TV, TV Feu, Xbox One et Roku.
Veteran Contender Adrian Granados & Contender Heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr. Prepare for Respective Premier Boxing Champions sur la FOX & FOX Deportes Matchups Saturday, Avril 20 À partir de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie
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LOS ANGELES (Avril 4, 2019) – All-action welterweight Adrian Granados une nd heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.continued preparation for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Los Angeles Thursday before they step in the ring Saturday, Avril 20 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.
Granados will face former two-division world championDanny “Rapide” Garcia in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines action, while the Southern California-native Ruiz takes onAlexander Dimitrenkoin heavyweight action as part of the broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to not miss any of the televised action.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, en association avec DSG Promotions, sont maintenant en vente. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. à 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday from Fortune Gym in Los Angeles:
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Je me sens bien. I’m starting to peak and everything is clicking. I had a great camp and I’m just excited for this fight.
“C'est une excellente correspondance de style. Danny is a strong puncher and a great counter puncher. I’m going to be right there. I’m going to come with it. I also have a lot of intangibles that people don’t see. I’m not one-dimensional and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
“I think I have more dog in me than Danny does. He complains a lot and also gets away with a lot. He does what he has to do to win. I’ve never been given anything and I think I have a lot more to prove than he does.
“My fights against Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner were good preparation for this. I think against Broner I should have gotten the decision, but I didn’t. Against Porter, I fought the wrong fight and missed the chance I did have. I’ve got a chip on my shoulder from both experiences.
“This is my chance to show the boxing world that I’m elite and get my title shot. I’ve always wanted to become a world champion, and I haven’t got my opportunity at 140 where I beat the number-one contender. I’m not afraid to fight anyone so I’m here to get a big win.
“I think I need a stoppage or a dominating win. It has to be one-sided. I have enough controversial losses that I know that I can’t leave it up to the judges. I’m training hard to dominate the fight.
“I’m kind of a ‘young vet’ because I’m only 29-years-old but I’m battle-tested. I was never promoted until the last three or four years. I’ve had to do what I had to coming up. I took the tough fights that most prospects wouldn’t.
“I always knew I had the talent to be at this level and I’m glad that I’m respected and recognized now, but it’s time for me to get a big win. I’m going to show that I really belong and I’m an elite fighter.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“All the hard work in the gym has been paying off and I feel prepared for April 20. I’m facing an experienced guy who’s tall, but I think my pressure and my speed will make it difficult for him.
“We’ve looked at Dimitrenko’s past fights and put together a game plan. We’re going to stick to it and execute. We’re going to attack the body and I think with my speed and combinations I’m going to get him out of there.
“I’m coming back from a layoff but it’s over and right now my goal is to make a statement and let everyone know that I’m back in action. I’m ready to take one of the spots at the top of the division.
“There are a lot of big fights I want, but my mind is totally focused on April 20. I’ve never been this motivated. I’m going to be fighting more often and I’m glad to have the opportunity.
“Fighting for the Mexican fans gives me more motivation now than ever. I want to be the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world and hopefully this year or next year I will accomplish those dreams.
“I have everything I need now to get to where I want to go. This is just the beginning. The more fights I have, the better I’m going to be looking.
“It feels great to be fighting in Southern California and I know there will be a lot of Mexicans out there on April 20. It’s always a great atmosphere and my game plan is to steal the show. I’m going to give it all I got for the fans.
“I think Dimitrenko is going to use his jab and move around. Il est grand, but he can’t run away forever. At some point you have to be there toe-to-toe. We’ve worked on our head movement and we’re going to be ready for anything he brings.”
TOM BROWN, Président de TGB Promotions
“Andy Ruiz Jr. is exactly where he should be right now. He’s re-dedicated himself to the sport of boxing and when he does, there might not be a better heavyweight out there. He traveled to New Zealand and took on Joseph Parker in his backyard and lost a majority decision. He’s tasted it and he’s hungry for it again.
“Arguably Adrian Granados could have a record of 27-1 and he’s ready for his moment to shine. I like where he’s at mentally as far as taking charge and winning these fights so he can move on and become a champion, which has been his goal since he got into the game.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Rapide” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Avril 20 20 de Dignity Health Sports Park, anciennement StubHub Center, à Carson, Californie.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT.
Les fans peuvent diffuser en direct les combats sur l'application FOX Sports, disponible en anglais ou en espagnol à travers les flux FOX ou FOX Deportes. Les combats sont disponibles sur le bureau sur FOXSports.com et via l'App Store, ou des appareils connectés, y compris Apple TV, Android TV, TV Feu, Xbox One et Roku.
Also in Action! Veteran Brawler Alfredo Angulo, 2016 U.S.. Olympienne Karlos Balderas & Sensational Lightweight Prospect Omar Juarez Competing in Separate Televised Bouts Beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT Following PBC on FOX Broadcast
CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Mars 27, 2019) – Hard-hitting contenderJeison Rosario prend Mexique Jorge Cotain a 10-round middleweight fight that headlinesPBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAon FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Avril 20 de Dignity Health Sports Park, anciennement StubHub Center, à Carson, Californie.
Battle-hardened veteranAlfred “Le Chien” Angulowill fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 U.S.. Olympien Karlos Balderas prendPedro Vicentein a six or eight round bout and highly-decorated lightweight prospectOmar Juarezclashes with Mexico’sLuis Gerardo Perez Salasin a four-round match to open the telecast at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.
PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAwill follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny “Rapide” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, en association avec DSG Promotions, sont maintenant en vente. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. à 6:00 p.m.
The non-stop block of boxing promises wall-to-wall action for fans who tune into FOX, FOX Deportes and FS1.
Chapelet (18-1-1, 13 KOs) était occupé l'année dernière, scoring victories in three of four fights in 2018, including wins over then-unbeaten Jamontay Clark and contender Justin DeLoach. He is coming off a stoppage victory over Marcos Hernandez in February on FS1, which avenged a split draw the two boxers fought to in 2018. The 23-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who now lives in Miami, Floride, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 KOs). The 31-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico has scored three straight knockout victories since losing to Erickson Lubin in 2017. He’s coming off a TKO victory over Euri Gonzalez in November
Balderas (7-0, 6 KOs) scored three stoppage victories in his fights last year and continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old Balderas of Santa Maria, Californie, était un membre de la 2016 U.S.. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. Vicente (6-2, 2 KOs) is looking to build on the momentum from his unanimous decision victory over Luis Miguel Ortiz in his last fight in January.
The 19-year-old Juarez (2-0, 1 KOs), who is from Brownsville, Texas, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. Salas (5-2, 1 KOs) is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses when he steps in against Juarez.
In other non-televised action, Los Angeles bantamweightDaniel Guzman (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on Monterrey, Mexique Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) dans un combat de quatre rondes, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., welters Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 KOs) battles Japan’sGaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs’ Ricky Lopez (20-4, 6 KOs) visages Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 KOs) dans un combat de poids super-plume de 10 rounds. Round out the card is Fontana, La Californie Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 KOs) meeting Mexico’sEduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 KOs) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, Texas’ Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 KOs) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.
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Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, Avril 20 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie
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LOS ANGELES (Mars 19, 2019) – Ancien champion du monde de deux-division Danny “Rapide” Garcia and veteran contenderAdrian Granados previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, Avril 20 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, en association avec DSG Promotions, sont maintenant en vente. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. à 6:00 p.m.
Le Avril 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and features heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. prenantAlexander Dimitrenkoin a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa battling Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:
DANNY GARCIA
“I’ve been training hard. I’ve seen Granados fight a few times and I know what he can do. I’m excited to be back in Los Angeles, because this is where the stars fight. This is another fight that can get me to where I want to go in my career.
“My mentality is that I have to stop Granados. Nobody has stopped him and I have to do that to make a statement. He’s never fought a counter puncher like me and I’m definitely the hardest puncher he’s faced. I’m going to showcase everything to get the stoppage.
“This is another fight for my legacy. There have been a lot of great fights in my career and this is another important one for me. Je sais qu'il va venir se battre, but I’m looking to make this one of my easiest wins.
“He’s a tough and aggressive fighter who likes to throw a lot of punches. Il a faim, and that’s the type of guy that you have to watch out for. I’ve got to handle my business against Granados before I look to any bigger fights.
“This is a big platform for me to perform on. I’m going to show the world why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
“I plan on winning with style. I’m going to bring a lot of skill, a lot of will, a lot of power and I’m going to entertain my fans. Avril 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Cela va être un grand combat. We’re two fighters who bring it. I’m coming for a victory in dominating fashion. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a while now.
“I haven’t had the easiest road and that’s why I’m looking to get my respect in this fight. I’m looking forward to this. It’s going to be a barnburner. Que le meilleur gagne.
“If he’s underestimating me it will definitely be a big mistake on his part. I don’t think he will though. I think he realizes now he’s in for a fight. If he didn’t know me before, he does now. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind April 20.
“I was never taken care of coming up. I always had to work harder to get to where I’m at. Danny and I basically had the same accolades in the amateurs, and I always gave him kudos for what he’s done in his whole career, but he doesn’t know what I’ve gotten through to get here.
“I’m coming to get my respect in this fight. I’m going to make Danny fight and see what he’s made of. I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder but being able to take out a fighter like Danny is motivating me to another level.”
TOM BROWN, Président de TGB Promotions
“Premier Boxing Champions has made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and biggest fights to Southern California. We started with the Wilder vs. Fury heavyweight title fight downtown in December and we’re back again in April at the Dignity Health Sports Park. This is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the United States and we have a great show there on April 20.
“Danny Garcia est un combattant de retour. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. At 140-pounds he took on the best in the division and never backed down from a challenge. Danny was a 2-1 underdog when he fought Lucas Matthysse, and we knew what happened after, he proved the doubters wrong. I’m so excited to have him back in California on this great card.
“Adrian Granados could arguably be sitting up here with a record of 27-1, since all but one of his losses have been by split or majority decision, and usually it’s in his opponent’s backyard. He’s a battle-tested veteran who’s made a name for himself bringing action-packed fights to the fans. When we announced all the PBC on FOX fights, this is the one that I circled.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO of President of Mayweather Promotions
“Cela va être un combat terrible. I’ve really been looking forward to this fight because I’ve known these guys for a long time. Styles make fights and in this particular matchup, we have two fighters who are all action.
“Danny has shown that he’s an elite fighter, because he’s beaten a number of great world champions. Adrian Granados always comes to fight. He’s never ever in a boring fight. The styles mesh so well, with Danny being a world class counter-puncher and also being a superb boxer. Granados is going to force Danny to fight on the inside a lot more than usual.
“I think this fight is going to bring the best out of both Danny and Adrian. They’ve both fought a number of very good fighters and been in involved in numerous debatable decisions. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.”
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