(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME) “Barrios dolazi s moći, i sigurno znate da dolazim sa snagom. Neka kum pobijediti," – Davis “Nikad se prije nismo suočili s borcima poput jednih drugih. Vidjet ćemo u lipnju 26 ako je to pravi potez za njega," – Četvrti Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta Davis traži naslov u trećoj ligi protiv nepobjedivog super lakog prvaka Mario Barrios Headlinning POKAZANO PPV® Subota, Lipanj 26 Na premijeri boksačkih prvaka iz State Farm Arene u Atlanti Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s promocija Mayweather ATLANTA (Svibanj 20, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis i neporaženi WBA prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario “El Azteca” Barrios išli su licem u lice u četvrtak na konferenciji za novinare kako bi pregledali svoj glavni događaj SHOWTIME PPV koji se održava u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis će se u neporaženom Barriosu prihvatiti izazova koji definira karijeru, dok se usredotočuje na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca. Na putu mu stoji neporaženi 26-godišnji Barrios, koji posjeduje 9-0 rekord s osam nokauta tijekom njegove vladavine od 140 kilograma i ima šest centimetara visinske prednosti u odnosu na Davisa.
Davis se vraća boriti se u State Farm Areni nakon rasprodaje mjesta u prosincu 2019 za vrijeme zvjezdanog događaja koji ga je vidio kako zaustavlja bivšeg prvaka Yuriorkisa Gambou u 12thi posljednja runda za osvajanje lakog naslova.
Ulaznice za događaj uživo u State Farm Areni, koji promovira Mayweather Promocije, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije, krenuti u prodaju sutra, Petak, Svibanj 21 na 10 a.m. I, i mogu se kupiti na ticketmaster.com.
Evo što su sudionici tiskovne konferencije imali reći u četvrtak u State Farm Areni:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Kamp mi je bio super. Znamo da je Barrios veći momak i da može udarati. Naporno radimo svaki dan u teretani, jer u lipnju idemo protiv velikog zadatka 26.
“Svi imamo izazove kroz koje prolazimo u životu, i to je ono što nas čini snažnima. Ovo je još jedan izazov koji imam na putu do uspjeha. Spremna sam proći kroz to i nastaviti gurati.
“Znamo da je ovo opasna borba. Barrios dolazi s moći i vi sigurno znate da ja dolazim s moći. Neka kum pobijediti.
“Prihvatio sam ovu borbu jer želim biti sjajan. Sva ostala velika imena u lakoj kategoriji imala su zakazane borbe pa sam se osjećala kao da želim izaći i pobijediti najboljeg borca za sebe.
“Čak i ako je veći od mene u noći borbe, nije važno. Sve je ovo dio sporta. Cilj mi je slomiti ga. Ako ga uspijem izvući odande, Izvući ću ga odande. Ako to ide 12 kola, tako bude. Velik je i snažan, ali nikad se nije suočio s nikim poput mene.
“Moramo pričekati i vidjeti što će se dogoditi u noći borbe. Različiti stilovi diktiraju ono što trebam pokazati u borbi. Vidjet ćemo što će donijeti na stol, a onda ćemo to kapitalizirati.
“Ne brinem se zbog gubitka brzine dodavanjem kilograma. Bit ću brz bez obzira. Mislim da ću biti najbolji od 140 kilograma.
“Kao i sve ostale moje borbe, ovo će biti prepuno akcije. Nemojte ići po kokice tijekom borbe, jer bi svakog trenutka mogao završiti. Donosim ono što boksu treba, i to je uzbuđenje. Svi znamo kad se borim, nikad nije dosadna borba. Od prvog kruga, sve dok god ne završi, Samo dolazim, u svim mojim borbama. To ćete vidjeti 26. lipnja. "
MARIO BARRIOS
“Ovo je ogromna prilika za mene. ‘Tank’ me prozvao. Znam da pokušava učiniti nešto sjajno, ali ovo je za njega opasna borba. Bit će to akcijska borba. Nikad se prije nismo suočili s borcima poput jednih drugih. Vidjet ćemo u lipnju 26 ako je to pravi potez za njega.
“Borim se da predstavljam svoj grad i svoj narod. Otići ću tamo i dati sve od sebe da svi budu ponosni.
“Možda pomno promatraju moju borbu protiv Batyra Ahmedova. Ali mislim da ima potpuno drugačiji stil i da će ova borba biti drugačija od one koju očekuju ako samo gledaju taj meč. Ne znam što vide u meni da žele ovu borbu, ali ništa mi od toga nije važno. Na sva pitanja dat će se odgovor u lipnju 26.
"'Tank' skače u dvije kategorije težine. Radi nešto što su napravili mnogi veliki borci. Čak je i rekao: ovo nije lagana borba za njega. Spremni smo suočiti se s najboljom verzijom 'Tanka' koju je itko ikad vidio i bit će to rat.
“Iznenadio sam se kad su mi otkrili njegovo ime. No sviđa li vam se ‘Tank’ ili ne, ima jedno od najvećih imena u boksu. Ovo je vrsta borbe koja moje ime može poletjeti do vrha sporta.
"'Tank' je dobar borac i vrlo eksplozivan borac. Postavlja se pitanje dovodi li on svoju moć 140. Ipak nemam nikakvih briga oko toga. On je tip koji mora pokazati ljudima da se može nositi s mojom snagom pod ovom težinom.
“Uzbuđena sam što ću se boriti u Atlanti. Zapravo sam prvi put ovdje, ali znam da su navijači ovdje vrlo strastveni. Očekujem da ću ovdje vidjeti sjajnu odaziv u State Farm Areni. "
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO Mayweather Promocije
"'Tank' je generacijski borac. Ima određene sposobnosti koje drugi jednostavno nemaju. On je poseban, ali ovo je za njega opasna borba. Ovo je ogroman izazov i stvarno sam uzbuđen zbog ove borbe.
“Atlanta je vruće tržište. Očito je prva borba nakon dugo vremena bila 'Tank' vs.. Yuriorkis Gamboa i bila je krcata rasprodana gužva u ovoj zgradi. Navijači su zaista uživali. Grad treba ovakve velike događaje. Rekli smo navijačima da se vraćamo i evo nas.
"'Tank' juri povijest. Kad se osvrnete na mnoštvo svih vremena, prošli su stvari koje nitko drugi nikada nije. U potrazi za trodijelnim prvakom na 26 godine još je jedan njegov primjer da tako lovi veličinu.
"'Tank' je najuzbudljiviji borac u cijelom sportu i pruža navijačima ono što žele vidjeti. Stavlja kundake na sjedala. Ljudi gravitiraju načinu na koji se bori. Ova nova generacija obožavatelja koju imamo, vole ga «.
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O DAVIS VS. BARRIJE Davis vs. Barrios će vidjeti četverostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervontu "Tank" Davisa kako je usmjerio pogled na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine kada se suoči s neporaženim WBA prvakom u lakoj kategoriji Marioom "El Aztecom" Barriosom u SHOWTIME PPV glavnom događaju u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, a bit će i bitka dva najbolja kandidata od 154 kilograma dok se Erickson "Hammer" Lubin sučeljava s bivšim jedinstvenim prvakom Jeisonom Rosariom u WBC-ovom eliminatoru naslova u poluteškoj kategoriji u glavnom turniru. Bivši jedinstveni prvak u super poluteškoj kategoriji Julian "J-Rock" Williams vraća se u ring kako bi u obračunu od 10 rundi preuzeo Briana Mendozu, a žestoki olimpijac Batyr Akhmedov stupa protiv bivšeg svjetskog prvaka Argenisa Mendeza u 12 rundi WBA Super lake kategorije Naslov Eliminator za pokretanje pay-per-view emisije.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS SEEKS TITLE IN A THIRD DIVISION AGAINST UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV® Subota, JUNE 26 IN A PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT LIVE FROM STATE FARM ARENA IN ATLANTA Top Contender Erickson Lubin and Former Unified Champion Jeison Rosario Battle in WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event Former Unified Champion Julian Williams Takes On Rugged Contender Brian Mendoza and Hard-Hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov Duels Former World Champion Argenis Mendez In Pay-Per-View Action Beginning at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT Tickets on Sale Friday at 10 a.m. I! ATLANTA (Svibanj 19, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis will take on a career-defining challenge as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view undercard will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders asErickson "Hammer" Lubin faces former unified championJeison Rosarioin a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight championJulian "J-rock" Williams returns to the ring for the first time in 18 months to take onBrian Mendozain a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting OlympianBatyr Ahmedov steps in against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.
Ulaznice za događaj uživo u State Farm Areni, koji promovira Mayweather Promocije, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. I, i mogu se kupiti na ticketmaster.com. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis moves up to 140-pounds for the first time in his career as he aims to add super lightweight champion to his stellar resume. Davis has already captured titles at 130 and 135-pounds. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. Standing in his way is the undefeated 25-year-old Barrios, koji posjeduje 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign while holding a six-inch height advantage over Davis.
“Gervonta Davis is looking to become a three-division world champion, and has a big undertaking in front of him in challenging Barrios for his WBA title at 140-pounds,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promocije. “Barrios is a warrior, and this is going to be Davis’ toughest fight to date. Atlanta, be ready for a show on June 26!"
Davis (24-0, 23 Kos) delivered a highlight-reel knockout in his last fight, producing another sensational and memorable performance that has made him a popular draw throughout the country. Davis stopped four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz with one powerful uppercut in that October 2020 fight and put Santa Cruz down and out for the first time in his illustrious career. Promovira Mayweather Promocije, Davis will make his second headline appearance on pay-per-view as he has asserted himself as a must-see headline attraction in his first pay-per-view
Davis first burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® u siječnju 2017. U trenutku, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. The Baltimore-native also owns knockout performances in world title fights over Jesus Cuellar in 2018 and Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019. The 2019 triumph over Gamboa came at a sold out State Farm Arena, during a year that also saw him fill venues in his hometown of Baltimore and Southern California.
“I’m excited to make history on June 26 in Atlanta and become a three-division world champion,"Rekao je Davis. “Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for my fight against Gamboa and I couldn’t wait to come back and headline a spectacular SHOWTIME PPV card. Mario Barrios is an undefeated champion, but he hasn’t ever faced anyone like me before. Moving up to 140-pounds is a big challenge but I’ve been working hard in camp and I’ll be ready. Thank you to my whole team for making this historic boxing event possible. Make sure you get your tickets early because this fight is definitely selling out! Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you!"
Četvrti (26-0, 17 Kos) captured his 140-pound championship in September 2019, scoring two knockdowns and fighting through a cut to win a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native trains in Oakland, Kalifornija, under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. U svom najnovijem izlet, Barrios knocked out Ryan Karl in the sixth-round of their clash on the pay-per-view undercard of Davis vs. Santa Cruz.
Standing nearly six-feet tall, Barrios debuted as a pro at super bantamweight in 2013 and had success moving up the rankings in the super featherweight division. His first 140-pound bout came in 2017 and saw him increase his power from his previous performances. At super lightweight, Barrios has scored knockouts in every fight except the title-winning performance against Akhmedov, where his power was still on display with a pair of knockdowns.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME PPV is a dream come true and an opportunity that I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Barrios. “Gervonta Davis is a pound-for-pound champion and it’s going to be an honor sharing the ring with him. This fight is my shining moment and the pinnacle of the boxing world, on the biggest stage possible. Boxing fans around the globe will be watching this fight and I’m coming to shock the world. To all my Mexican fans, I’m going to bring this historic victory home for La Raza.”
The 25-year-old Lubin (23-1, 16 Kos) has put together an impressive five-bout winning streak since a loss to unified 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017. U svom najnovijem izlet, he defeated U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha by unanimous decision in September of last year. Prior to the victory over Gausha, he became the first person to stop former champion Ishe Smith, in addition to a dominating victory over Nathaniel Gallimore in October 2019. A native of Orlando, Florida, Lubin is trained by acclaimed coach Kevin Cunningham as he continues his quest toward another title opportunity. After a stellar amateur career, Lubin turned pro at 18 years old in 2013, eventually being named “Prospect Of The Year” by ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.
“I’m so ready for this fight and we’ve been working hard in preparation for Rosario,” said Lubin. “This fight is another step closer to getting that world title shot. Coach Cunningham and I have a great game plan in place. We know this is going to be a tough fight and the fans are going to see a much-improved version of myself. I’ve taken my training to the next level during this training camp. Rosario is a former world champion who I know is going to bring his best, which is going to make for a great night of boxing. This card is stacked, but I’m going to steal the show with an incredible performance. I will not be denied, I’m coming out on top. It’s Hammer Time!"
Ružičnjak (20-2-1, 14 Kos) will look to climb back into world title contention after losing his 154-pound belts to Jermell Charlo in their September 2020 clash. The 26-year-old captured the WBA and IBF belts by stopping Julian Williams in one of 2020’s biggest upsets. Born in the Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rosario rode an eight-fight unbeaten streak into the showdown with Williams, including victories over 154-pound contenders Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach, Jorge Cota and Marcos Hernandez. Coming into the Charlo matchup, Rosario had established his power by earning a stoppage victory or scoring a knockdown in seven of his previous nine contests.
“I make no excuses for losing the fight to Charlo, but that was then, and this is now,” said Rosario. “I have turned to a new page in my career with my new trainer Herman Caicedo. I will not lose again, especially in this fight against Lubin. He’s a great contender, and I respect his abilities, but I will knock him out on June 26.”
Philadelphia’s Williams (27-2-1, 16 Kos) became a unified world champion at 154-pounds in May 2019 when he upset Jarrett Hurd in one of the year’s best fights, winning a close-quarters brawl by unanimous decision. The 31-year-old dropped the titles in his first defense, losing to Jeison Rosario in January 2020. Williams had been riding a five-fight winning streak going into the Rosario matchup, in which he added victories over former champion Ishe Smith and hard-hitting contender Nathaniel Gallimore to his ledger.
“This has been the longest layoff of my career, so I’m excited to get back in the ring,", Rekao je Williams. “Mendoza is a decent fighter. I’ve even been in the gym with him and he’s a good guy. But on June 26, it’s going to be all business. I just need to come out on top. He doesn’t have anything that I haven’t seen before. I know he’ll be ready because this is like the Super Bowl for him. So I know he’ll be ready, but I’ll be ready too. If I’m able to get the win, then it’s on to bigger and better opportunities. But I’m definitely not looking past Brian because I know how seriously he’s taking this fight.”
Mendoza (19-1, 13 Kos) earned a career best-victory in his last outing, beating veteran contender Thomas LaManna by unanimous decision in August 2020. The 27-year-old has fought professionally since 2014, with his only defeat coming by a narrow split-decision in November 2019 against Larry Gomez. Mendoza was born in Albuquerque, Novi Meksiko, where he won two New Mexico Golden Gloves Championships as an amateur, and currently fights out of Las Vegas.
“This fight against Julian Williams is just the fight I’ve been waiting for,” said Mendoza. “I’m planning to take full advantage of the opportunity. Julian Williams is a great fighter, but after June 26, the whole world is going to know that I belong at this level.”
Born in Uzbekistan and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Akhmedov (8-1, 7 Kos) represented Turkey at the 2016 Olimpijske igre. The 30-year-old turned pro in 2017 and won his first seven pro fights, with six coming by knockout. His lone blemish came in an action-packed title fight against Mario Barrios in September 2019, where he was able to survive two knockdowns to make it a close fight, before eventually losing by decision. Nedavno, Akhmedov blasted out Ray Perez in the first round of their September 2020 clash.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for a big fight on June 26,” said Akhmedov. “I’ve been training hard to get another shot at the title. I know that if I make a big statement and defeat a former world champion in Mendez, I expect my next fight will be for the title. I’m always in exciting fights that fans love, and this matchup is going to be no different.”
A former super featherweight champion, Mendez (25-6-3, 12 Kos) has a reputation for providing stiff challenges to the sport’s best and has proven to be a durable contender at 140-pounds, including his most recent outing that saw him drop a split-decision to Richardson Hitchins last December. U 2019, Mendez fought to back-to-back draws against super lightweight contenders Anthony Peterson and Juan Heraldez. Born in San Juan de La Maguana, Dominikanska Republika, Mendez now fights out of Yonkers, NY. and owns victories over Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach and former titlist Miguel Vazquez. He has also gone toe-to-toe with former champions Rances Barthelemy and Robert Easter Jr.
“I am ready for anything Akhmedov brings and then a world title fight after,” said Mendez. “I believe that I beat Hitchins in my last fight, even though I was coming off a long layoff. I’m in great shape right now. Akhmedov is a hard puncher, but the fans are going to see me shine against him. There is a lot left in my tank and that will be obvious to everyone on June 26.”
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Prosinac 17, 2019) – WBAsuper lightweight champion, Mario “El Azteca” Četvrti (25-0, 16 Kos), continues to receive accolades from his hometown of San Antonio, Teksas. Rujna 28, 2019, Barrios defeatedBatyr Ahmedov, winning the vacant WBA World Title, becoming the first world champion fromSan Antonioin the last 25 godina.
Danas, Barrios was honored with a special recognition at theCommissioners Court. CommissionerJustin Rodriguezfrom Bexar County, Precinct 2, who sponsored the ceremony, was joined by his colleagues on Commissioners Court in San Antonio and presented Barrios with a proclamation.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Commissioners Court here in my hometown of San Antonio,” Said Barrios. “It’s been a nice ride since winning my world title. I’ve been meeting some very influential people, and these are individuals that are making a difference in San Antonio. Today was incredible and I want to thank everyone for all their support.”
Barrios has been active in his community since becoming a world champion. U listopadu, Barrios joinedShoe Palaceand gave way shoes to thirty families at theBoys and Girls Club.
“I think being a positive role model is important, so I’m going to join forces with everyone, to help make San Antonio a better place for our youth,” Barrios je nastavio. “Building a strong community is what’s important at the end of the day, and I’ll be here to help out. Uskoro, I’ll be having a big fight in San Antonio, and I’m going to make sure tickets are priced reasonable so everyone can come out and enjoy the fights. It would be nice to see the support from the fans, that’s what gets me excited. I cant wait to fight in San Antonio.”
