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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHASE HISTORY YET AGAIN THIS SATURDAY NIGHT – Boxing Luminaries Share Favorite “Manny Moments” & Preview Pacquiao vs. Barrios Showdown Ahead of Star-Studded Night

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LAS VEGAS – July 15, 2025 -The fighting pride of the Philippines, an eight-division world champion and as of last month, an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. While it seems like the larger than lifeManny "Pacman" Pacquiaohas accomplished everything you can in the sport, he could add yet another chapter to his historic legacy this Saturday, Juli 19 when he challenges WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriosin the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In addition to becoming the first fighter to accomplish the incomprehensible feat of winning a world title after a Hall of Fame induction, Pacquiao could break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history if he takes the WBC belt from Barrios. Pacquiao originally set the mark in July 2019, as he defeated the previously unbeaten Keith Thurman at 40-years-old. In an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, Pacquiao is out to prove once again that he’s a generational athlete that transcends the sport.

Pacquiao will return to the ring at a place that he’s made his own, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world, as he makes his 16th appearance at the venue, more than any fighter in the venue’s considerable history. With his 15th main event on July 19, he ties the mark set by fellow legend Floyd Mayweather at the venue, and only trails Mayweather in total wins at the arena (15-10). The two inextricably linked all-time greats are also tied for the most title fights at MGM Grand with 12 elk.

Op juli 19, Pacquiao will be facing a foe with a familiar fighting heritage in the Mexican-American Barrios, as Pacquiao has defeated a who’s-who of Mexico’s best throughout his career. Since the year 2003, Pacquiao has beaten 12 Mexican or Mexican-American fighters including legends such as Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Antonio Margarito. These triumphs include some of Pacquiao’s most notable wins and helped him earn the attention and adoration of boxing’s rabid Mexican fanbase.

While racking up all of these accomplishments, Pacquiao has garnered respect from a wide range of boxing luminaries who have shared their favorite “Manny Moments” ahead of the July 19 evenement. Amongst those who spoke about Pacquiao were former opponents Thurman and Barrera, as well as former sparring partner and welterweight champion Shawn Porter.

“It’s never been about one moment for me when it comes to Manny Pacquiao,” said Thurman. “My favorite moment is any time he’s busted off those eight-punch combos. With an opponent on the ropes, world-class competition, and he just fires off an eight-set. It’s happened many times, but every time I’ve witnessed it, it’s sparked a little joy in my heart.”

“I have two favorite Manny moments, the first is when he beat Oscar De La Hoya, because I thought it was impossible,"Said Barrera. “I thought it would never happen and then De La Hoya remained seated and it was over. The second one was the way he beat Miguel Cotto. It was two Hall of Famers and Manny being really impressive in that weight class.

“What makes Manny so special is the bond and closeness with his fans. His heart is what makes everyone like him. He likes to put on a show, give it all for the fans, en vooral, he becomes a warrior when he steps in the ring.”

“I have a rare Manny Pacquiao moment, because there aren’t too many that get to spar with the legend,” said Porter. “He flew me and my dad out to the Philippines and we met for the first time and he was like ‘okay this is gonna be fun.’ I was shocked because this was the first time that someone treated getting in the ring with me like it wasn’t a big deal…After I talked to my corner I turned around and took a step toward the center of the ring and it was like this moment came over me like ‘you’re sparring Manny Pacquiao.’ I was in a daze for like the first 10 seconden. And he caught me with a good straight left hand in the first minute and it woke me up. I was like ‘that dude’s got some power’, and then we were off to the races.”

When prognosticating the results of this Saturday, Juli 19 matchup, the oddsmakers have installed the younger reigning champion Barrios as a betting favorite. Renowned trainer and boxing analyst Stephen “Breadman” Edwards agrees with the sentiment, emphasizing how gargantuan the task at hand is for the 46-year-old great.

“It would be an incredible feat for a 46-year-old fighter to come back and win the welterweight world title,” said Edwards. “It’s hard to even imagine someone being off for a few years and then coming back at 46 and winning it. In all honesty, I think that this may be an impossible task. If anyone can do it, Manny can do it, but right now I’m favoring Barrios.”

Despite the odds, several of the polled boxers are favoring Pacquiao to pull off the upset, including Porter, Barrera, and reigning WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

“Pacquiao is a punches in bunches type of guy and he can crack,"said Russell. “He’s shown that his punching power can get the job done. Barrios is youthful and a selective puncher. I don’t think he’s gonna be able to sit there and take pictures. Manny will make you pay if you wait too long. He’s always shown that he wants to get the fight going.

“Pacquiao is a high-tempo fighter and Barrios has struggled with that pace. Barrios is a tough competitor, but I feel like he still has a lot to learn. Manny has been in there with many champions and I believe he has the tools in his arsenal and that it’ll show the night of the fight. Barrios is gonna have to shock the world. He has to show enough to make Manny respect him. I’m leaning towards Manny being victorious, but may the best man win.”

“I do believe that Manny Pacquiao is gonna beat Mario Barrios,” said Porter. “I know that everyone is talking about his age. That’s the theme, can the old man beat the young man? I think this old man is always gonna be too much until he hangs up the gloves.”

“I think this will be a very interesting fight,” said Barrera. “Pacquiao is a superb warrior, an eight-division world champion who will give it his all and who likes to put on a show. This sets up to be a fight where we will really see these guys collide and make the fans the real winners.

“Barrios is an active defending champion, and while he’s not as complex as the other current champions, he will be dangerous once he steps into the ring. I would like to see Pacquiao win because of the legend that he is. I’ll go with Manny Pacquiao as the winner, but if Barrios wins, it’ll be because he proves that he’s the better fighter right now.”

No matter who you see winning on July 19, the evening is undoubtedly shaping up to be historic, and despite any doubts coming from the outside, Pacquiao has expressed the strong self-belief that he will leave the ring as world champion once again.

“The fire, determination and eagerness to work hard is still there,” said Pacquiao. “I’m still enjoying running the mountains. Not every fighter has this feeling. This is a blessing, because I’ve been through so many big fights in my career and I’m still here. I’m back…It would mean a lot for me to become world champion again. Manny Pacquiao is always giving surprises to the fans. That’s my passion.”

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriossquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Juli 19 van het MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In de co-main event, WBC Super wereldkampioen weltergewichtSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyu will rematch after engaging in 2024’s bloodiest fight.

The action will also feature Mexican starIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzand his hard-hitting countrymanEngel Fierro meeting for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight duel after their action packed February clash, plus former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaen top contenderJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 12-round WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Voorafgaand aan de pay-per-view, kampioenGary Russell Jr.tops a three fight card streaming live on Prime Video, as he steps back into the ring to faceHugo Castañedain a 10-round lightweight showdown.

The action also includes undefeated top super bantamweightDavid “Rey” Picassodueling Japanese contenderKyonosuke Kamedain een 10-ronde affaire, plus Filipino power-puncher and former world championMark “Magnifico” Magsayobattles Mexico’sJorge Matain a 10-round super featherweight attraction opening the show at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

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ANGEL 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, Juli 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 onZaterdag, Juli 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, ZOALS. – juli 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, Juli 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,'Zei 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,'Zei 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 naar 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,'Zei 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,'Zei 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,'Zei 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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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriossquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Juli 19 van het MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In de co-main event, WBC Super wereldkampioen weltergewichtSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyu will rematch after engaging in 2024’s bloodiest fight.

The action will also feature Mexican starIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzand his hard-hitting countrymanEngel Fierro meeting for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight duel after their action packed February clash, plus former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaen top contenderJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now throughAXS.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, Juli 19 IN 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, Juli 19

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

Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Meer! 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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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" Barriosop zaterdag, Juli 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-hittingEngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Meer, former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroasteps in against top contenderJoet Gonzalezfor 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

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In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as 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 het 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. In an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, 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 KO), 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, met inbegrip van Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, 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. in augustus 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,” said 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. debuut. 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 KO) 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, het is allemaal zaken,”Zei 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. Hij is snel, ontplofbaar, 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” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim 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. Op juli 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KO) 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, Californië, 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,'Zei Fundora. “I expect Tim to be in optimum condition. Fans should expect nothing but a very entertaining violent display.”

Na 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 KO) 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, Australië, 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 hun eerste matchup, Cruz and Fierro fought nip-and-tuck over 10 high-octane rounds that saw them combine to throw over 1400 stoten, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 naar 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, landing 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Kruis (27-3-1, 18 KO) 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. Meest recent, 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,"Zei 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, Mexico, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 KO) 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 uitstapjes. 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. de februari 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,'Zei 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. Ik kom om te winnen!"

**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 Gonzalez 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 KO) 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’.”

Uitvechten van Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 KO) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 met 23 rechte overwinningen, 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,"Zei Gonzalez. “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 KNOOPT VOORMALIG KAMPIOEN ALBERTO MACHADO IN PUERTO RICO VS. MEXICO GEVECHT IN DONDERDAG RING CITY USA MAIN EVENT

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Jose Martinez en Israel Gonzalez strijden om een ​​meerderheidstrekking in Co-Main Event, Alma Ibarra wint unaniem besluit over Maricela Cornejo, en Joe Ward wreken eenzaam professioneel verlies tegen Marco Delgado

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San Juan, PUERTO RICO - maart 18, 2021 -Engel Fierrosteeg tweemaal van het canvas op weg naar een verbluffende comeback knock-out overwinning in de zesde ronde tegen voormalig wereldkampioenAlberto Machadoals het nieuwste hoofdstuk van het iconische Puerto Rico vs.. De rivaliteit in de ring van Mexico werd geschreven in het hoofdevenement van Ring City USA, live op NBC Sports Network van Albergue Olimpico (Olympisch centrum) in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

Tijuana's Fierro (18-1-1, 14 KO) gaf Machado (22-3, 18 KO) van Rio Piedras zijn eerste professionele verlies in Puerto Rico, na een hete start van de voormalige wereldkampioen lichtgewicht bij de junioren. Machado, 30, scoorde een knockdown in elk van de eerste twee rondes met goed geplaatste rechtse tegenstempels. Fierro toonde een stevige kin en versloeg de graaf beide keren gemakkelijk, om aan te geven dat hij niet gewond was geraakt door de krakende krachtstoten. Fierro was neergeslagen 48-45 op de scorekaarten van alle drie de juryleden op het moment van de onderbreking.

"Ik ben gelukkig, Ik stond vanavond tegenover een eersteklas vechter in Alberto Machado,'Zei Fierro, die een drie-tegen-één underdog was. “Hij is van wereldklasse en heeft me twee keer afgezet. Maar ik ben extatisch dat ik terug kon komen en een vechter van zijn kaliber kon verslaan. "

De 22-jarige lichtgewicht veranderde het gevecht in de vierde ronde terwijl hij zich wijdde aan een vicieuze lichaamsaanval tegen Machado.. Het lichaamswerk wierp zijn vruchten af ​​toen hij in de vijfde en zesde ronde openingen vond, wat uiteindelijk leidde tot een vicieuze linkerhand die de voormalige titlist voor de eerste en enige keer in het gevecht naar het canvas stuurde. Fierro schreef het vinden van zijn tweede wind toe aan zijn tweejarige dochter in Mexico.

“Hij liet me twee keer vallen in het begin van het gevecht,”Voegde Fierro toe. 'Toen ik terugkwam in mijn hoek, Ik heb het ze verteld, 'Doet me denken aan mijn dochter.' Omdat ik met dit gevecht haar leven kan veranderen en dat is precies wat ze deden na de derde ronde. Ze motiveerden me en dat is precies wat ik deed. "

Voorafgaand aan het gevecht, Fierro vertelde het uitzendteam van Ring City USA, "De beste rechter is een knock-out als je vecht in de geboorteplaats van iemand anders." De Mexicaanse krijger, die de ongeslagen prospect Hector Tanajara verving met een opzegtermijn van een week, kwam zijn belofte na om het heft in eigen handen te nemen.

"We vonden veel hiaten in het spel van Machado in de zesde ronde,”Verklaarde Fierro. “Ik heb er misbruik van gemaakt en heb het omgedraaid. Ik vertelde het je in het interview (voor het gevecht), Ik ben hier niet gekomen om een ​​toerist te zijn in Puerto Rico. Ik kwam hier om te winnen. "

Direct voorafgaand aan het hoofdevenement, IerlandJoe Ward (3-1, 2 KO) wraakte zijn enige professionele verlies met een dominerende unanieme beslissing over de overwinningSlank frame(7-2, 5 KO) in hun zes-ronde lichte, zware kanteling. In Oktober 2019, de 15-voudig Irish National Champion Ward stond tegenover Delgado in zijn professionele debuut en kreeg een ontwrichte knieschijf die leidde tot een technische knock-out overwinning voor de Turlock, Calif. inheems. Onder de voogdij van wereldkampioen in twee divisies Joey Gamache, de 29-jarige Ward toonde zijn spectaculaire amateur-pedigree terwijl hij probeerde zijn professionele carrière te versnellen.

In het tweede gevecht van de uitzending, Alma Ibarra (7-1, 4 KO) verdiende een zwaarbevochten unanieme beslissingMaricela cornejo (13-4, 5 KO) in een acht-ronde middengewicht gevecht. Twee van de eerste rangrechters scoorden zeven rondes voor Ibarra (79-73) terwijl de derde het zag 77-75 voor de winnaar. Ibarra, die uit Monterrey komt, Mexico, bracht het gevecht tijdens het gevecht naar de inwoner van Los Angeles en was de veel drukkere jager.

'Nu weet de wereld wie Alma Ibarra is en waar ze van gemaakt is,”Zei de overwinnaar. "Aan iedereen, Ik was een vreemde. En om te vechten tegen iemand die wereldwijd zeer erkend wordt in Maricela Cornejo en haar te verslaan, dit opende vele deuren voor ons. "

Ibarra, 32, keerde terug van een ontslag van 16 maanden na haar eerste professionele nederlaag tegen Raquel Miller in 2019. Ibarra, die een succesvolle amateurcarrière hadden, zag er comfortabel uit toen ze de ring voerde tegen de doorgewinterde professional in de 33-jarige Cornejo. Ibarra, een natuurlijk weltergewicht, vocht tegen het zwaarste gewicht van haar carrière (156 lbs.).

“Ik voelde me erg goed, heel sterk, aangezien dit een divisie is die ik niet gewend ben,”Zei Ibarra. “Ik vecht altijd in lagere divisies, we moesten twee divisies omhoog om deze geweldige kans te grijpen, en goed, Ik denk dat we niet verkeerd waren om dit risico te nemen. "

In het co-main event van de avond, waarmee de hoofdkaart van vier gevechten op NBC Sports Network begon, Jose "Chiquiro" Martinez(21-1-3, 14 KO) van Mayaguez, P.R. enIsraël Gonzalez (26-4-1, 11 KO) van Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, vochten voor een meerderheid in hun 10-ronde bantamgewicht-affaire. Terwijl een rechter op de eerste rang Gonzalez gaf, 24, de rand op de scorekaarten (96-94), de overige twee juryleden scoorden het identiek op 95-95. De onofficiële scorer van Ring City, Steve Smoger, had Gonzalez aan de kant van de geboorteplaats jager 97-93.

'Ik voelde zijn klappen, maar ik was vanavond de superieure vechter,"Zei Gonzalez. "Hij heeft misschien drie rondes gewonnen, maar het is oké. Ik ben Puerto Rico en alle mensen dankbaar die me de kans hebben gegeven om hier te zijn. "

De 28-jarige Martinez deed zijn beste werk aan de binnenkant toen hij probeerde het vijf-inch bereikvoordeel van de jongere Gonzalez te neutraliseren en leidde op twee van de scorekaarten tot halverwege het gevecht.. Ondertussen, Gonzalez flitste uitstekende handsnelheid in de heen-en-weer-affaire en stal veel van de latere rondes toen hij zijn tweede wind vond. Dit was het derde gelijkspel voor Martinez tijdens zijn laatste zeven gevechten en het eerste voor Gonzalez.

“Ik voel me gelukkig, tevreden met het werk dat ik deed,”Zei Martinez. “Ik begrijp dat ik vocht tegen een sterke tegenstander en dat ik won. Ik heb meer geduwd. Ik zat bovenop hem, maar deze dingen gebeuren bij het boksen. Nu is het een kwestie van doorgaan met trainen, mezelf in stand houden en die titel zoeken. "

Na het co-main event tussen Martinez en Gonzalez, Ring City USA bracht hulde aan wijlen Marvelous Marvin Hagler, die stierf op 66 op zaterdag. Een lid van de International Boxing Hall of Fame, Hagler regeerde meerdere jaren als de onbetwiste middengewichtkampioen en nam in de jaren tachtig deel aan verschillende klassieke wedstrijden..

“Het mooie deel van Marvelous Marvin Hagler, als je de kans had om bij hem in de buurt te zijn, is dat hij authentiek was,”Zei de omroeper Bob Papa. 'Net zoals hij in de ring was, zo behandelde hij je buiten de ring. Hij is echt een van de grootste kampioenen aller tijden. "

Eerder op de avond, live op Twitch in de VS.. en wereldwijd, Angel Acosta (22-2, 21 KO) van Barrio Obrero Santurce, Puerto Rico, behaalde voor het eerst in zijn professionele carrière een overwinning op de scorekaarten, het verdienen van een unaniem besluit overGilberto Mendoza (17-10-3, 8 KO) van Baja California, Mexico, in een super vlieggewichtgevecht van acht ronden. Vechten in zijn geboorteplaats Salinas, Edwin Valentin(10-0, 9 KO) bleef perfect met een vijfde ronde technische knock-out overwinning op mede-Puerto RicaanseHector Marengo(7-15-4, 4 KO). In het openingsgevecht van de avond, Jose Roman (11-0, 5 KO) van Bayamon, Puerto Rico, versloegRoque Junco(10-8-1, 6 KO) via unanieme beslissing in een weltergewichtgevecht van acht ronden.

Oproep aan alle actie in Puerto Rico was de voormalige tweevoudig kampioen weltergewicht Shawn Porter, vergezeld door NBC Sports blow-by-blow-commentator Bob Papa. Brian Campbell diende als fight night-analist met Curran Bhatia die rapporteerde vanaf de eerste rang. De uitvoerende producenten van de presentatie van vanavondRing City USA: Machado versus. Fierro op NBC Sports Network waren Eric Weinberger, Jeff Huggins & Frank Samuel. De uitzending werd geproduceerd door David Gibson en geregisseerd door Matt Celli.

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Ring City USA keert aanstaande donderdag terug, Maart 25 op NBC Sports Network om zijn residentie met drie evenementen in Puerto Rico af te sluiten, aangezien een van de grootste gevechten in het boksen voor vrouwen centraal zal staan ​​tussen wereldkampioen in zeven divisies en toekomstige Boxing Hall of FamerAmanda Serrano en drievoudige titellijstDaniela Bermudez voor Serrano's WBO en WBC vedergewicht wereldtitels. Volg Ring City USA opFacebook, TjilpenenInstagramvoor de laatste updates of bezoekwww.ringcityusa.com voor meer informatie.

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RING CITY USA KONDIGT GESTAPELDE UNDERCARD AAN voor maart 18 evenement in puerto rico

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Live op NBC Sports Network en NBC Sports App

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

Twitch-prelims beginnen bij 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT

Los Angeles - maart 12, 2021 - Ring City USA, de nieuwe sportmedia-startup die in november met zijn boksserie op donderdagavond debuteerde 2020, announced a stacked undercard today for its March 18 evenement, 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 (Olympisch centrum) 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 KO) of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, veldslagenAngel ‘Tashiro’ Fierro (17-1-1, 13 KO) van Tijuana, Mexico, 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 KO), of Las Marias, Puerto Rico, clashes with three-time world title challengerIsraël ‘Jiga’ Gonzalez (26-4, 11 KO) van Los Cabos, Mexico, in een bantamgewicht gevecht van tien ronden.

De 28-jarige Martinez lijkt in de winstkolom te blijven na een knock-out van Yeison Vargas in de tweede ronde in februari. 2020 in San Juan, P.R. Zijn laatste vier overwinningen kwamen door knock-out.

Na een zwaarbevochten besluit van twaalf ronden, verlies voor de grote Romeinse "Chocolatito" Gonzalez in oktober. 2020, De 24-jarige Gonzalez versloeg Samuel Gutierrez slechts twee maanden later in december 2020 in San Lucas, Mexico. Martinez heeft de afgelopen drie jaar ook wereldkampioenen Khalid Yafai en Jerwin Ancajas uitgedaagd voor hun titelgordels..

Een zes-ronden licht zwaargewicht gevecht rondt de hoofdkaart op NBC Sports Network afDe Ierse Joe Ward, (2-1, 2 KO), van Moate, Ierland, die zijn pro-debuut tegenvaller zal wrekenMarco ‘El Muneco’ Delgado, (7-1, 5 KO), of Turlock, Calif.

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 in Mexico. 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, die begint aan 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT, three-time world title challengerMaricela ‘La Diva’ Cornejo, (13-4, 5 KO), Los Angeles, Calif. confronteert zich metAlma Ibarra (7-1, 4 KO) of Monterrey, Mexico.

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 KO), van San Juan, Puerto Rico, veldslagenGilberto Mendoza (17-9-3, 8 KO) van Modesto, Calif.

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 ongeslagen vooruitzichtEdwin ‘The Chin’ Valentin(9-0, 8 KO) will fight in his hometown of Salinas when he faces veteranHector Marengo (7-14-4, 4 KO) van Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Volg Ring City USA opFacebook, TjilpenenInstagramvoor de laatste updates of bezoekwww.ringcityusa.com.

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Ring City, dat in 2020 werd gelanceerd, is het nieuwste sportmediaplatform van boksen. Samenwerken met verschillende promotors en talenten, de nieuwe boksserie legt de nadruk op competitieve matchups die de vechters echt testen en de vechtfans prikkelen. Ring City biedt geweldige gevechten in de ring en boeiende schouderprogrammering buiten de ring. Ring City is het testterrein waar aanstormend talent hun strepen kan verdienen en zichzelf kan lanceren in het hogere segment van het bokssterrendom.

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