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Hall of Famer, Manny Pacquiao – Os luminarios de boxeo comparten "Momentos de Manny" favoritos & Vista previa Pacquiao Vs. Barrios Showdown antes da noite con estrelas

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PremaAQUI para verLuvas: Pacquiao vs. Barrios

Las Vegas - xullo 15, 2025 -O orgullo de loita de Filipinas, un campión do mundo de oito divisións e a partir do mes pasado, un inducto no Salón da Fama do Boxeo Internacional. Aínda que parece máis grande que a vidaManny "Pacman" Pacquiaologrou todo o que podes no deporte, Podería engadir outro capítulo ao seu legado histórico este sábado, Xullo 19 Cando desafía o campión do mundo de peso pesado de WBCMario "El Azteca" BarriosNo evento principal dun evento PBC Pay-por View en Prime Video do MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas.

Ademais de converterse no primeiro loitador en lograr a incomprensible fazaña de gañar un título mundial tras unha indución do Salón da Fama, Pacquiao podería romper o seu propio récord como o máis antigo campión do mundo de peso pesado da historia se toma o cinto WBC de Barrios. Pacquiao estableceu orixinalmente a marca en xullo 2019, Mentres derrotou ao anteriormente invicto Keith Thurman aos 40 anos. Nunha época que se viu superestrellas nos seus 40 anos como Tom Brady e LeBron James seguen sobresaltando aos máis altos niveis, Pacquiao está a demostrar unha vez máis que é un atleta xeracional que transcende o deporte.

Pacquiao volverá ao ring nun lugar que fixo o seu, O MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas, a capital de loita do mundo, Mentres fai o seu 16th aparición no local, Máis que calquera loitador da historia considerable do local. Co seu 15th evento principal en xullo 19, Vincula a marca establecida polo compañeiro de lenda Floyd Mayweather no local, e só camiños Mayweather en vitorias totais na area (15-10). Os dous maiores de todos os tempos ligados inextricablemente tamén están empatados para as pelexas de maior título en MGM Grand con 12 cada un.

En xullo 19, Pacquiao enfrontarase a un inimigo cun patrimonio de loita familiar nos barrios mexicanos-americanos, Como Pacquiao derrotou a un que é o mellor de México ao longo da súa carreira. Desde o ano 2003, Pacquiao golpeou 12 Loitadores mexicanos ou mexicanos-americanos incluíndo lendas como Juan Manuel Márquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera e Antonio Margarito. Estes triunfos inclúen algunhas das vitorias máis salientables de Pacquiao e axudáronlle a gañar a atención e adoración do rabioso fanbase mexicano do boxeo.

Mentres acumula todas estas realizacións, Pacquiao obtivo o respecto dunha ampla gama de luminarios de boxeo que compartiron os seus "momentos de Manny" favoritos antes de xullo 19 evento. Entre os que falaron de Pacquiao estaban os ex opositores Thurman e Barrera, así como o ex -compañeiro de sparring e o campión de peso pesado Shawn Porter.

"Nunca foi un momento para min cando se trata de Manny Pacquiao,"Dixo Thurman. "O meu momento favorito é cada vez que se rebentou eses combos de oito golpes. Cun rival nas cordas, Competencia de clase mundial, E só dispara un oito sets. Pasou moitas veces, Pero cada vez que o presenciaba, Apareceu un pouco de alegría no meu corazón. "

“Teño dous momentos favoritos de Manny, O primeiro é cando venceu a Oscar de la Hoya, Porque pensei que era imposible,"Dixo Barrera. "Pensei que nunca sucedería e entón de la Hoya permaneceu sentada e acabouse. O segundo foi o xeito no que venceu a Miguel Cotto. Eran dous Hall of Famers e Manny sendo realmente impresionante nesa clase de peso.

“O que fai que Manny sexa tan especial é o vínculo e a proximidade cos seus fans. O seu corazón é o que fai que todos coma el. Gústalle facer un concerto, Dálle todo para os fans, E o máis importante, Faise guerreiro cando entra no ring. "

“Teño un momento raro de Manny Pacquiao, Porque non hai demasiados que cheguen a afastar coa lenda,"Dixo Porter. "Voou a min e a meu pai cara a Filipinas e coñecémonos por primeira vez e era como" Está ben, isto vai ser divertido ". Quedei impresionado porque foi a primeira vez que alguén tratou entrar no ring comigo coma se non fose un gran problema ... 10 segundos. E colleume cunha boa man esquerda recta no primeiro minuto e espertoume. Eu era como "ese tipo ten algo de poder", E logo fomos ás carreiras. "

Ao prognosticar os resultados deste sábado, Xullo 19 unión, Os probadores instalaron o máis novo campión reinante Barrios como favorito de apostas. O recoñecido adestrador e analista de boxeo Stephen "Breadman" Edwards está de acordo co sentimento, Subliñando como Gargantuan a tarefa que está a disposición é para o xenial de 46 anos.

"Sería unha fazaña incrible para un loitador de 46 anos que volva e gañase o título mundial de peso pesado,"Dixo Edwards. "É difícil incluso imaxinar a alguén que estea fóra uns anos e logo volver 46 e gañándoo. Con toda honestidade, Creo que esta pode ser unha tarefa imposible. Se alguén pode facelo, Manny pode facelo, Pero agora mesmo estou favorecendo Barrios. "

A pesar das probabilidades, Varios dos boxeadores enquisados están favorecendo a Pacquiao para tirar do trastorno, incluído Porter, Barrera, e reinando o campión do mundo super lixeiro da WBA Gary Antuanne Russell.

“Pacquiao é un golpe de tipo de tipo e pode rachar,"dixo Russell. "Demostrou que o seu poder de perforación pode conseguir o traballo. Barrios é xuvenil e un perforador selectivo. Non creo que poida sentarse alí e facer fotos. Manny faralle pagar se esperas demasiado tempo. Sempre demostrou que quere levar a loita.

“Pacquiao é un loitador de alto ritmo e Barrios loitou con ese ritmo. Barrios é un competidor duro, Pero sinto que aínda ten moito que aprender. Manny estivo alí con moitos campións e creo que ten as ferramentas no seu arsenal e que amosará a noite da loita. Barrios terá que impactar o mundo. Ten que amosar o suficiente para facer que Manny o respecte. Estou inclinándome cara a Manny vitorioso, Pero pode que o mellor home gañe. "

"Creo que Manny Pacquiao vai vencer a Mario Barrios,"Dixo Porter. “Sei que todos falan da súa idade. Ese é o tema, ¿Pode o vello vencer ao mozo? Creo que este vello sempre vai ser demasiado ata que colgue as luvas. "

“Creo que esta será unha loita moi interesante,"Dixo Barrera. “Pacquiao é un magnífico guerreiro, Un campión do mundo de oito divisións que lle dará todo e ao que lle gusta facer un concerto. Isto crea para ser unha loita onde realmente veremos a estes rapaces chocar e facer dos fans os verdadeiros gañadores.

“Barrios é un campión defensor activo, E aínda que non é tan complexo como os outros campións actuais, Será perigoso unha vez que entra no ring. Gustaríame ver a Pacquiao gañar por mor da lenda que é. Vou con Manny Pacquiao como gañador, Pero se Barrios gaña, Será porque demostra que é o mellor loitador agora mesmo. "

Non importa a quen vexa gañar en xullo 19, A noite sen dúbida está formando para ser histórico, e a pesar de calquera dúbida que vén de fóra, Pacquiao expresou a forte auto-crenza de que deixará o anel como campión do mundo unha vez máis.

“O lume, A determinación e o afán de traballar duro aínda están aí,"Dixo Pacquiao. "Aínda me gusta correr as montañas. Non todos os loitadores teñen este sentimento. Esta é unha bendición, Porque estiven por tantas grandes pelexas na miña carreira e aínda estou aquí. Estou de volta ... Significaría moito para que volva a ser campión do mundo de novo. Manny Pacquiao sempre está dando sorpresas aos fans. Esa é a miña paixón. "

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Acerca de Pacquiao Vs. Barrios

Pacquiao vs. Barrios verá a lenda do boxeo Hall of FameManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoe Campión do Mundo de peso pesado WBCMario "El Azteca" Barrioscadrado no evento principal dun evento PBC de PBC con vistas ao vídeo principal o sábado, Xullo 19 dende o MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas.

No co-main event, Campión do mundo WBC Super WelterweightSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundorae superestrella australianaTim Tszyu volverá a revisar despois de participar na loita máis sanguenta de 2024.

A acción tamén contará coa estrela mexicanaIsaac "Pitbull" Cruze o seu paisano duroAnxo Fierro Reunión por segunda vez nun duelo de 12 roldas Super Lightweight despois da súa acción embalada en febreiro Clash, ademais ex-campión do mundo de dúas divisiónsBrandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroae contedor superiorJoet González Comezar a paga por vista en 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT cun eliminador de título de pluma de pluma de 12 roldas.

Antes do pago por vista, campiónGary Russell Jrtops unha tarxeta de tres combates en directo en directo no vídeo principal, Mentres se volve cara ao anelHugo Castañedanun enfrontamento lixeiro de 10 roldas.

A acción tamén inclúe un super bantamweight superior invictoDavid "Rey" PicassoDueling Contender xaponésKyonosuke Kamedanun caso de 10 rolda, Plus Power-Puncher Filipino e ex campión do mundoMark "magnifico" quitaráBatalla de MéxicoJorge MataNunha atracción de 10 roldas de peso de plumas que abren o programa en 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

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Anxo Fierro: “I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR PITBULL CRUZ. HE DOESN’T INTIMIDATE ME & HE’S AN ORDINARY FIGHTER!" – Fierro Talks Training With Robert Garcia & More Ahead of Cruz Rematch on Saturday, Xullo 19

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Hard-Hitting Fierro Talks Training with Robert Garcia & Previews Mexico vs. Mexico Rematch Against Former World Champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz onSábado, Xullo 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, TAL. – July 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzduring a tense face-to-face at the Los Angeles press conference in June to announce their rematch, and has continued to express his ire toward Cruz as we near their showdown on Saturday, Xullo 19 as part of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“When I say something to him, like I did at that press conference, I follow through,” said Fierro. “I promised I would show him that I’m elite and this fight will be more of the same. I have no respect for ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. He doesn’t intimidate me and he’s an ordinary fighter. He’s a human and he gets tired too. I stayed true to myself when I told him I’m coming for war.”

The biggest change for Fierro since the first showdown is the addition of famed trainer Robert Garcia, who has led his training camp and will do the same for his corner on July 19. By joining forces with Garcia, Fierro believes he’s unlocked a better version of himself that he’ll display in the rematch.

“It’s been a tough camp,” said Fierro. “I’ve never trained with this much intensity before. Robert Garcia and the whole team has been excellent. We’ve made changes to my sparring sessions and I believe we’re going to deliver a great result.

“I’ve gone through changes physically, mentally and nutritionally. It’s going to make me formidable. I’m in the best shape of my life and my diet is on point. I’m not worried about making weight and that’s how an elite fighter should come into a fight.”

The Tijuana-native’s first fight against Cruz was a tale of two halves, as Cruz controlled the early rounds before Fierro appeared to turn the tide, out landing his opponent 132 para 106 across the final five frames. While he believes he’ll be even better on July 19, Fierro is confident that he proved his elite status in the first fight, even if Cruz doesn’t.

“I’ve worked on myself and correcting the mistakes I made in the first fight that would have changed the outcome,” said Fierro. “Robert Garcia is very experienced and I watched the fight with him to work on what I need to do to win this time.

“I didn’t keep my hands up 100% of the time like I needed to. That was the main mistake at the time. ‘Pitbull’ underestimated me – and still does- but I already showed him that I’m not middling fighter. I proved I’m elite and now I’m working twice as hard.”

In addition to showing Cruz his level, Fierro believes that he took advantage of the big stage in February on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. to show the Mexican people that he was a true contender. With that extra motivation, he’s promised to show that he will be the next big star to take off from the boxing-rich country.

“At the beginning of the fight, people looked at me like I was a nobody,” said Fierro. “But by the halfway point, I felt a shift, and people were already seeing me as a big-time fighter. I felt like Rocky in Russia! I proved that I’m not just a talker. I’m a true Mexican…We’re two Mexicans with pride on the line and looking to show who the next great Mexican boxing star will be. I’m fighting to bring honor to my country.”

Having already delivered a fight that’s garnering early Fight of the Year consideration, Fierro has promised to deliver even more action the second time around, and perhaps bring back memories of Fierro’s personal favorite all-Mexican rematch Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales II.

“You’re going to see a different ‘Tashiro’ and it’s going to be an even better war than the first one,” said Fierro. “The fans will be on their feet from the very first round. I will beat ‘Pitbull’ – no matter what. He better prepare well and I think he will, because deep down he knows what he’s up against.”

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Acerca de Pacquiao Vs. Barrios

Pacquiao vs. Barrios verá a lenda do boxeo Hall of FameManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoe Campión do Mundo de peso pesado WBCMario "El Azteca" Barrioscadrado no evento principal dun evento PBC de PBC con vistas ao vídeo principal o sábado, Xullo 19 dende o MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas.

No co-main event, Campión do mundo WBC Super WelterweightSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundorae superestrella australianaTim Tszyu volverá a revisar despois de participar na loita máis sanguenta de 2024.

A acción tamén contará coa estrela mexicanaIsaac "Pitbull" Cruze o seu paisano duroAnxo Fierro Reunión por segunda vez nun duelo de 12 roldas Super Lightweight despois da súa acción embalada en febreiro Clash, ademais ex-campión do mundo de dúas divisiónsBrandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroae contedor superiorJoet González Comezar a paga por vista en 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

Ademais de estar dispoñible para a compra no vídeo principal, Independentemente da adhesión principal, Os afeccionados tamén poderán seguir accedendo ao teletraballo a través de tomas tradicionais de cable e satélite, así como PPV.com.

As entradas para o evento en directo están á venda agoraAXS.com.

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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHALLENGE WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, Xullo 19 EN LAS VEGAS

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SUMMER HEATS UP WITH STAR-STUDDED

PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT IN LAS VEGAS!

HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO

CONTINUE LEGENDARY CAREER & CHALLENGE

WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, Xullo 19

WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora Rematches Australian Superstar Tim Tszyu in

Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Máis! Mexican Star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz Duels Hard-Hitting Angel Fierro in Can’t Miss Rematch of

Mexican Sluggers

&

Former Two-Division Champion Brandon Figueroa Battles Top Contender Joet Gonzalez in PPV Opener at

8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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 A través dosAXS.com with Code: PBC

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LAS VEGAS – June 3, 2025 -First ballot International Boxing Hall of FamerManny "Pacman" Pacquiaowill look to add another memorable highlight to his legendary career and become a world champion once again when he challenges the hard-hitting WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barrioso sábado, Xullo 19 headlining a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The co-main event will see a rematch of 2024’s bloodiest fight as reigning WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundorafaces Australian superstar and former world championTim Tszyu. Fundora and Tszyu combined for an unforgettable night in March 2024 as Tszyu fought through one of the most gruesome cuts in recent memory before eventually losing to Fundora by a narrow split-decision.

The stacked lineup features another sensational rematch as Mexican starIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzbattles the hard-hittingAnxo Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Máis, former two-division world championBrandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroasteps in against top contenderJoet Gonzálezfor 10-rounds of featherweight action that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Pre-sale tickets are available NOW until 10 p.m. PT throughAXS.com with the code: PBC

Public on-sale begins TOMORROW, Mércores, Xuño 4 en 10 a.m. PT throughAXS.com.

Ademais de estar dispoñible para a compra no vídeo principal, Independentemente da adhesión principal, Os afeccionados tamén poderán seguir accedendo ao teletraballo a través de tomas tradicionais de cable e satélite, así como PPV.com.

**MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS**

Despite a 17-year age gap between these two fighters, both are unified in their desire to deliver toe-to-toe action for boxing fans as the fighting pride of the PhilippinesManny Pacquiaoduels WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario Barriosin the 12-round main event.

Already owning a career that’s seen him earn more accolades than can be listed in print, Pacquiao can etch his name into another chapter of the history books by going straight from his Hall of Fame induction in June to a world championship-winning performance on July 19. Nunha época que se viu superestrellas nos seus 40 anos como Tom Brady e LeBron James seguen sobresaltando aos máis altos niveis, Pacquiao can break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history with a win over Barrios, after originally setting the mark at 40-years-old in his 2019 triumph over Keith Thurman.

The Filipino legend will have a tall task in front of him to achieve this feat, as the six-foot Barrios will bring a nearly seven-inch height advantage into his second defense of the WBC title. A two-division world champion, Barrios represents his Aztec heritage every time he enters the ring with an all-action style that’s delivered numerous electric clashes and which should combine with the always hard-charging Pacquiao for explosive action. Looking for a signature victory to separate himself from the other titleholders in boxing’s historic glamour division, Barrios will no doubt be keen to upend Pacquiao’s coronation when they square off on July 19.

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the one-time Boxing Writers Association of America’s Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 Kos), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over eight current Hall of Famers, incluíndo Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotta, Shane Mosley, Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao’s most recent run in the 147-pound division saw him dispatch of former four-division world champion Adrien Broner in January 2019, before defeating the then-undefeated and reigning WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman in July of that same year. Pacquiao’s triumph over Thurman saw him send Thurman to the canvas in round one, the first time Thurman had been down in his career, on his way to edging out a decision in a 2019 Fight of the Year contender. Pacquiao would come up short in his next contest, dropping a decision to late-replacement Yordenis Ugas, who stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Errol Spence Jr. en agosto 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,"Dixo Pacquiao. “MGM Grand is like my second home in my career and it’s a place where I’ve had so many memorable fights, including my U.S. estrea. The first title I ever won was a WBC title, and now I am back to fight for the WBC title once again. Mario Barrios is exactly the type of champion I like to fight, because he’s a real Mexican warrior like Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez. Come July 19, it’s going to be an amazing night for the fans.”

The 29-year-old Barrios (29-2-1, 18 Kos) stamped his place among the welterweight elite in September 2023 as he dropped former champion Yordenis Ugas twice to capture the interim belt by unanimous decision. Barrios followed that up by sending Fabian Maidana to the canvas as well on his way to another dominant decision victory, and was elevated to WBC Welterweight World Champion following the bout. His first defense of the title featured Barrios going toe-to-toe with Abel Ramos in one of 2024’s best fights in action that saw both men score knockdowns and that ultimately ended in a split-draw and Barrios retaining the belt.

Before his run at 147-pounds, Barrios was a world champion at 140-pounds, edging out Batyr Akhmedov in September 2019 with a clutch 12th-round knockdown that sealed his victory on the scorecards. Throughout his career, Barrios’ only two defeats have come against two of the era’s best fighters in five-time, three-division champion Gervonta Davis and former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman. Representing his native San Antonio, Texas, Barrios trains in Las Vegas with top trainer Bob Santos.

“Sharing the ring with a legend like Manny Pacquiao is an honor, but once the bell rings, é todo negocio,” said Barrios. “I respect everything he’s done in the sport, but on July 19, I’m defending what’s mine. This isn’t just another fight — it’s a legacy fight not just for me but for all the Mexican fans as well. Beating Pacquiao puts my name in a different conversation. Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer for a reason. El é rápido, explosivo, and dangerous at all times. But I’m younger, I’m hungrier, and I’m the champion for a reason. I’m coming in with everything I’ve got. Fighting in Vegas is always special, but this event is a truly massive stage and I’m ready to show out for the world.”

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. TIM TSZYU II**

Two of the top fighters in the stacked 154-pound division, WBC Welterweight World ChampionSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundorae superestrella australianaTim Tszyuwill meet in a 12-round rematch after their first fight saw Tszyu suffer a grisly cut in round three from an inadvertent Fundora elbow. The then WBO 154-pound champion Tszyu chose to fight on instead of bow out due to the cut, eventually losing his title, along with the then-vacant WBC belt, to Fundora by a close decision. En xullo 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 Kos) rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division with that victory over Tszyu, and most recently made a successful title defense in March by knocking out top contender Chordale Booker in round four on Prime Video. A native of Coachella, California, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round. The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.

“I’m more than happy to honor Tim’s rematch clause,” said Fundora. “I expect Tim to be in optimum condition. Fans should expect nothing but a very entertaining violent display.”

Despois 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 Kos) lose a second-straight bout to IBF 154-pound champion Bakhram Murtazaliev following the Fundora fight, the 30-year-old recently returned to action in April by stopping young contender Joey Spencer in round four in Australia. Tszyu came into the first Fundora fight off a red-hot 2023 campaign that saw him elevated to world champion at 154-pounds while defeating former world champion Tony Harrison, top contender Brian Mendoza and former title challenger Carlos Ocampo. A native of Sydney, Australia, Tszyu made his U.S debut against U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in March 2022, earning a unanimous decision. Tszyu grew up playing soccer, but soon gravitated toward boxing. The decision led to him following in the legendary footsteps of his father, Kostya, who was an undisputed 140-pound champion.

“You live for these moments in boxing,” said Tszyu. “I’m blessed to be going through it again — to rewrite the chapter. Even with the bad memories and demons from the first fight, this is what growth means as a human being. I can go through hell and come back on top. This time I’ve got a full 12-week camp focused on Fundora — not a few days’ notice — and I’m bringing that intensity. I’ve got a little place set aside for that green belt. I’m ready to go get it.”

**ISAAC CRUZ VS. ANGEL FIERRO II**

In another greatly anticipated rematch, hard-charging Mexican fan-favoriteIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzwill step in once again against his power-punching countrymanIsaac Fierroas they meet in a 12-round super lightweight rematch. In their first matchup, Cruz and Fierro fought nip-and-tuck over 10 high-octane rounds that saw them combine to throw over 1400 socos, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 para 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, aterraxe 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Cruz (27-3-1, 18 Kos) became a world champion in March 2024 as he hurt Rolly Romero badly in round one before eventually ending the fight in round eight via TKO to claim the WBA title. Máis recentemente, Cruz bounced back from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by out-slugging countryman Fierro in that decision triumph in February. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October before adding dominant decisions over Francisco Vargas and Jose Matias Romero. This rise led to the 26-year-old challenging undefeated superstar Gervonta Davis in December 2021, a fight that saw Cruz lose by decision to become just the second fighter at the time to see the final bell against Davis. Trained by his father Isaac Cruz Sr., Cruz also owns stoppage wins over former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez, in addition to a 12-round decision over the then-unbeaten Giovanni Cabrera.

“I’m looking forward to fighting Angel Fierro again,", Dixo Cruz. “I know that I won the first fight, but I feel that I can do even better this time around. This is going to be more of the Mexican style boxing that fans want to see. I fight for the fans and I can’t wait to give them more action on July 19.”

Originally from Tijuana, Baja California, México, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 Kos) now fights out of San Diego and has made a name for himself with his aggressive style and power punching prowess. The 26-year-old has fought professionally since 2015 and was undefeated in his first 17 paseos. He announced his presence as a world contender in 2021 with a career-best victory as he rose from the canvas to stop former world champion Alberto Machado in round six. Prior to the Cruz fight, Fierro had a three-fight winning streak snapped when he lost a June decision against Alfredo Santiago, with the only other loss of Fierro’s career coming via split-decision in January 2020 against Alex Martin. The February 1 fight against Cruz marked Fierro’s third career fight stateside, and his first since a majority draw against Juan Carlos Burgos in March 2022.

“It is an honor to be fighting at MGM Grand where my idol Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. had so many fights,” said Fierro. “I will honor him by again showing real Mexican style boxing for the world. I feel that I beat ‘Pitbull’ in the first fight and I’m gonna prove it the second time around. Estou benvida para gañar!"

**BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. JOET GONZALEZ**

One of the sport’s premier action fighters, former two-division championBrandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroawill return to action against top contenderJoet González in a 10-round featherweight attraction that will see the winner vaulted back into the world title picture.

The 28-year-old Figueroa (25-2-1, 19 Kos) will look to bounce back after losing his 126-pound title by decision in his February rematch against Stephen Fulton Jr. Figueroa had been elevated to WBC Featherweight World Champion before the fight, after Rey Vargas was declared champion in recess. Figueroa won the Interim WBC Featherweight Title in a 2023 Fight of the Year contender that saw him score a unanimous decision over former champion Mark Magsayo. He returned last May to successfully defend his interim title with a ninth-round knockout of former champion Jessie Magdaleno, increasing his winning streak at the time to three straight. A native of Weslaco, Texas, Figueroa’s relentless pressure and youthful enthusiasm helped him become the first person to defeat former two-division champion Luis Nery in their May 2021 championship clash, as he stopped Nery with a body shot in round seven. Figueroa added to his family’s legacy by capturing the WBC 122-pound world title against Nery, joining his brother Omar Figueroa Jr., who previously held the WBC Lightweight World Championship.

“I’m training in L.A. now with Manny Robles and everything has been going great,” said Figueroa. “I expect a great fight and that I won’t have to look for him to make an exciting fight for the fans. So expect an all-action throwdown. I feel like I owe it to my fans after my last performance. I just want to be more active this year and give the fans more of ‘The Heartbreaker’.”

Loitando fóra dos Ánxeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 Kos) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 con 23 vitorias consecutivas, earning a world title shot against Shakur Stevenson in 2019 that he would ultimately drop by decision. Gonzalez would go on to challenge for featherweight world titles two more times, losing decisions to Emanuel Navarrete in October 2021 and Luis Alberto Lopez in September 2023. Gonzalez was a sensational and accomplished amateur fighter, with his resume including two victories over Gervonta Davis.

“This is a new opportunity for me and I plan to put on a great fight against a very tough opponent in Brandon Figueroa,"Dixo González. “I’m training very hard like I always do and the fans are going to get an exciting fight and a memorable show. We’re both warriors showing up to win that night, so expect fireworks.”

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ANGEL FIERRO KNOCKS OUT FORMER CHAMPION ALBERTO MACHADO IN PUERTO RICO VS. MEXICO BATTLE IN THURSDAY’S RING CITY USA MAIN EVENT

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Jose Martinez and Israel Gonzalez Battle to Majority Draw in Co-Main Event, Alma Ibarra Earns Unanimous Decision Over Maricela Cornejo, and Joe Ward Avenges Lone Professional Loss Against Marco Delgado

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San Juan, PUERTO RICO – March 18, 2021 -Anxo Fierrorose from the canvas twice en route to a stunning comeback knockout win in the sixth round against former world championAlberto Machadoas the latest chapter of the iconic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico ring rivalry was written in the Ring City USA main event, live on NBC Sports Network from Albergue Olimpico (Olympic Center) in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

Tijuana’s Fierro (18-1-1, 14 Kos) handed Machado (22-3, 18 Kos) of Rio Piedras his first professional loss in Puerto Rico, following a hot start from the former junior lightweight world champion. Machado, 30, scored a knockdown in each of the first two rounds with well-placed right-hand counter punches. Fierro displayed a durable chin and beat the count easily both times, signaling that he was not hurt by the crunching power punches. Fierro was down 48-45 on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage.

“I’m happy, I faced a top-notch fighter tonight in Alberto Machado,” said Fierro, who was a three-to-one underdog. “He is world class and dropped me twice. But I am ecstatic that I was able to come back and beat a fighter of his caliber.”

The 22-year-old lightweight turned the fight around in the fourth round as he dedicated himself to a vicious body attack against Machado. The body work paid dividends as he found openings throughout the fifth and sixth round, ultimately leading to a vicious left hand that sent the former titlist to the canvas for the first and only time in the fight. Fierro credited finding his second wind to his two-year-old daughter back in Mexico.

“He dropped me twice in the beginning of the fight,” added Fierro. “When I got back to my corner, I told them, ‘remind me of my daughter.’ Because with this fight I can change her life and that’s exactly what they did after the third round. They motivated me and that’s exactly what I did.”

Prior to the fight, Fierro told the Ring City USA broadcast team, “the best judge is a knockout when you’re fighting in someone else’s hometown.” The Mexican warrior, who replaced undefeated prospect Hector Tanajara on one week’s notice, delivered on his promise to take matters into his own hands.

“We found a lot of gaps in Machado’s game in the sixth round,” stated Fierro. “I took advantage of them and I turned it around. I told you in the interview (antes da loita), I didn’t come here to be a tourist in Puerto Rico. I came here to win.”

Immediately preceding the main event, Irlanda doJoe Ward (3-1, 2 Kos) avenged his only professional loss with a dominating unanimous decision victory overMarco Delgado(7-2, 5 Kos) in their six-round light heavyweight tilt. En outubro 2019, the 15-time Irish National Champion Ward faced Delgado in his professional debut and suffered a dislocated kneecap which led to a technical knockout victory for the Turlock, Califa. nativo. Under the tutelage of two-division world champion Joey Gamache, the 29-year-old Ward displayed his spectacular amateur pedigree as he attempts to fast-track his pro career.

In the second fight of the telecast, Alma Ibarra (7-1, 4 Kos) earned a hard-fought unanimous decision overMaricela Cornejo (13-4, 5 Kos) in an eight-round middleweight fight. Two of the ringside judges scored seven rounds for Ibarra (79-73) while the third saw it 77-75 for the winner. Ibarra, who hails from Monterrey, México, brought the fight to the Los Angeles native throughout the fight and was the far busier fighter.

“Now the world knows who Alma Ibarra is and what she is made of,” said the victor. “To everyone, I was a stranger. And to fight against someone who is very recognized worldwide in Maricela Cornejo and beat her, this opened many doors for us.”

Ibarra, 32, returned from a 16-month layoff following her first professional defeat against Raquel Miller in 2019. Ibarra, who had a successful amateur career, looked comfortable as she commanded the ring against the seasoned professional in 33-year-old Cornejo. Ibarra, a natural welterweight, was fighting at the heaviest weight of her career (156 lb.).

“I felt very good, moi forte, as this is a division that I am not used to,” said Ibarra. “I always fight in lower divisions, we had to go up two divisions to take this great opportunity, and well, I think we were not wrong to take this risk.”

In the co-main event of the evening, which kicked off the four-fight main card on NBC Sports Network, Jose “Chiquiro” Martinez(21-1-3, 14 Kos) of Mayaguez, R.P. eIsrael Gonzalez (26-4-1, 11 Kos) of Cabo San Lucas, México, fought to a majority draw in their 10-round bantamweight affair. While one ringside judge gave Gonzalez, 24, the edge on the scorecards (96-94), the remaining two judges scored it identically at 95-95. Ring City’s unofficial scorer Steve Smoger had Gonzalez edging the hometown fighter 97-93.

“I felt his punches, but I was the superior fighter tonight,"Dixo González. “He might have won three rounds but it’s OK. I’m thankful to Puerto Rico and all of the people that gave me an opportunity to be here.”

The 28-year-old Martinez did his best work on the inside as he attempted to neutralize the five-inch reach advantage of the younger Gonzalez and led on two of the scorecards through the midway point of the fight. Entrementes, Gonzalez flashed excellent hand speed in the back-and-forth affair and stole many of the later rounds when he found his second wind. This marked the third draw for Martinez over his last seven fights and the first for Gonzalez.

“I feel happy, satisfied with the work I did,” said Martinez. “I understand that I was fighting against a strong opponent and that I won. I pushed more. I was on top of him, but these things happen in boxing. Now it’s a matter of continuing to train, maintain myself and seek that title opportunity.”

Following the co-main event between Martinez and Gonzalez, Ring City USA paid tribute to the late Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who died at the age of 66 o sábado. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Hagler reigned as the undisputed middleweight champion for several years and participated in several classic bouts in the 1980s.

“The beautiful part of Marvelous Marvin Hagler, if you had the chance to be around him, is that he was authentic,” said blow-by-blow announcer Bob Papa. “Just as he was in the ring was how he treated you outside of the ring. He is truly one of the greatest champions of all time.”

Earlier in the evening, live on Twitch in the U.S. e en todo o mundo, Anxo Acosta (22-2, 21 Kos) of Barrio Obrero Santurce, Puerto Rico, earned a victory on the scorecards for the first time in his professional career, gañando unha decisión unánime sobreGilberto Mendoza (17-10-3, 8 Kos) of Baja California, México, in an eight-round super flyweight fight. Fighting in his hometown of Salinas, Edwin Valentin(10-0, 9 Kos) remained perfect with a fifth-round technical knockout victory over fellow Puerto RicanHector Marengo(7-15-4, 4 Kos). In the opening fight of the evening, Jose Roman (11-0, 5 Kos) de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, bestedRoque Junco(10-8-1, 6 Kos) via unanimous decision in an eight-round welterweight fight.

Calling all the action ringside in Puerto Rico was former two-time welterweight champion Shawn Porter joined by NBC Sports blow-by-blow commentator Bob Papa. Brian Campbell served as fight night analyst with Curran Bhatia reporting from ringside. The executive producers of tonight’s presentation ofRing City USA: Machado vs. Fierro on NBC Sports Network were Eric Weinberger, Jeff Huggins & Frank Samuel. The telecast was produced by David Gibson and directed by Matt Celli.

Tonight’s full four-fight telecast will be available to watch on-demand on the NBC Sports App with authenticated sign-in.

Ring City USA returns next Thursday, Marzo 25 on NBC Sports Network to close out its three-event residency in Puerto Rico as one of the biggest fights in women’s boxing will take center stage between seven-division world champion and future Boxing Hall of FamerAmanda Serrano and three-division titlistDaniela Bermudez for Serrano’s WBO and WBC featherweight world titles. Follow Ring City USA onFacebook, ChilroeInstagramfor the latest updates or visitwww.ringcityusa.com para máis información.

About Ring City USA

Ring City, which launched in 2020, is boxing’s newest sports media platform. Working in tandem with a variety of promoters and talent, its new boxing series places an emphasis on competitive matchups that genuinely test the fighters and excite the fight fans. Ring City provides great fights in the ring and compelling shoulder programming outside of the ring. Ring City is the proving ground where up-and-coming talent can earn their stripes and launch themselves into the upper echelon of boxing stardom.

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RING CITY USA ANNOUNCES STACKED UNDERCARD for march 18 event in puerto rico

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Live on NBC Sports Network and NBC Sports App

9:00 p.m. E / 6:00 p.m. PT

Twitch Prelims Start at 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT

Los Angeles – March 12, 2021 – Ring City USA, the new sports media startup that debuted its Thursday night boxing series in November 2020, announced a stacked undercard today for its March 18 evento, the next fight night of the boxing outfit’s three-event residency in Puerto Rico. The three-fight main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Network in the United States and Puerto Rico, and on Twitch for fans outside of the U.S, live from Albergue Olimpico (Olympic Center) in Salinas.

The six-fight event is headlined by another chapter in the iconic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico ring rivalry asAlberto Machado (22-2, 18 Kos) of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, batallasAngel ‘Tashiro’ Fierro (17-1-1, 13 Kos) de Tijuana, México, in a ten-round lightweight bout. Machado was previously slated to fight undefeated prospect Hector Tanajara who was forced to withdraw due to illness.

In the evening’s co-main event from Puerto Rico, Jose ‘Chiquro’ Martinez, (21-1-2, 14 Kos), of Las Marias, Puerto Rico, clashes with three-time world title challengerIsrael ‘Jiga’ Gonzalez (26-4, 11 Kos) of Los Cabos, México, in a ten-round bantamweight bout.

The 28-year-old Martinez looks to stay in the win column following a second-round knockout of Yeison Vargas in February 2020 in San Juan, R.P. His last four victories have come by knockout.

Following a hard-fought twelve-round decision loss to pound-for-pound great Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez in October 2020, the 24-year-old Gonzalez defeated Samuel Gutierrez just two months later in December 2020 in San Lucas, México. Martinez has also challenged world champions Khalid Yafai and Jerwin Ancajas for their title belts in the last three years.

A six-round light heavyweight fight will round out the main card on NBC Sports Network featuringIrish’ Joe Ward, (2-1, 2 Kos), of Moate, Irlanda, who will look to avenge his pro debut setback againstMarco ‘El Muneco’ Delgado, (7-1, 5 Kos), of Turlock, Califa.

Fighting at Madison Square Garden on October 5, 2019, Ward suffered a severe knee injury in the second round which delivered Delgado a technical knockout victory. Ward has bounced back with two first round knockouts taking place in December 2020 en México. Since the victory over Ward, Delgado has continued his winning ways with a six-round decision over previously undefeated Burley Brooks in December 2020 in Arlington, Texas.

Headlining the Twitch undercard broadcast, que comeza ás 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT, three-time world title challengerMaricela ‘La Diva’ Cornejo, (13-4, 5 Kos), de Os Ánxeles, Califa. faces off againstAlma Ibarra (7-1, 4 Kos) de Monterrei, México.

In the last three years, Cornejo has twice come up short against unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Dezurn-Crews in her quest to win a world championship. Sandwiched between the two world title fights, Cornejo was victorious in a tremendous performance against veteran Erin Toughill on January 27, 2019 in front of her legion of hometown fans in Los Angeles.

A winner of her first seven fights, Ibarra looks to return to the win column following a hard-fought ten-round decision loss to undefeated WBA Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Raquel Miller on November 23, 2019.

In an eight-round flyweight battle, former world champion and knockout artistAngel ‘Tito’ Acosta, (21-2, 21 Kos), de San Juan, Puerto Rico, batallasGilberto Mendoza (17-9-3, 8 Kos) of Modesto, Califa.

The 30-year-old Acosta made three successful defenses of his world title before losing to Elwin Soto in June 2019. In his last fight in October 2019, Acosta stopped Raymond Tabugon in the fifth round. The upset-minded Mendoza hits the ring following a hard-fought decision loss to top undefeated Mexican prospect Sergio Rios Jimenez.

Rounding out the card in a six-round junior lightweight battle, top invicto perspectivaEdwin ‘The Chin’ Valentin(9-0, 8 Kos) will fight in his hometown of Salinas when he faces veteranHector Marengo (7-14-4, 4 Kos) de Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Follow Ring City USA onFacebook, ChilroeInstagramfor the latest updates or visitwww.ringcityusa.com.

About Ring City USA

Ring City, which launched in 2020, is boxing’s newest sports media platform. Working in tandem with a variety of promoters and talent, its new boxing series places an emphasis on competitive matchups that genuinely test the fighters and excite the fight fans. Ring City provides great fights in the ring and compelling shoulder programming outside of the ring. Ring City is the proving ground where up-and-coming talent can earn their stripes and launch themselves into the upper echelon of boxing stardom.

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