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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, Juliol 19 when he challenges WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario “L'Azteca” Barrisin 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 16º appearance at the venue, more than any fighter in the venue’s considerable history. With his 15º 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 cadascun.

Al juliol 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 esdeveniment. 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,Va dir 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,"va dir 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, I el més important, 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 segon. 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, Juliol 19 duel, 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 “L'Azteca” Barrissquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Juliol 19 des de l'MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas.

En l'esdeveniment co-principal, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “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 countrymanAngel 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” Figueroai els principals candidatsJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT with a 12-round WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Precedint el pagament per visualització, campióGary 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 Kamedaen un assumpte de 10 assalts, plus Filipino power-puncher and former world championMark “Magnifico” Magsayobatalles de MèxicJorge 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, Juliol 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 onDissabte, Juliol 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, TAL COM. - Juliol 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, Juliol 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 a 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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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario “L'Azteca” Barrissquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Juliol 19 des de l'MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas.

En l'esdeveniment co-principal, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “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 countrymanAngel 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” Figueroai els principals candidatsJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. 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, Juliol 19 A 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, Juliol 19

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

Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Més! 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 PM. PT

Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now Until 10 p.m. PT

 a través deAXS.com with Code: PBC

Public On-Sale Begins TOMORROW, Dimecres, Juny 4 a 10 a.m. PT throughAXS.com!

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 “L'Azteca” Barrisen dissabte, Juliol 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-hittingAngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Més, 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 PM. PT.

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

Public on-sale begins TOMORROW, Dimecres, Juny 4 a 10 a.m. PT throughAXS.com.

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 Barrisa l'esdeveniment principal de 12 rondes.

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 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, incloent a Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marc Antoni 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. a l'agost 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. debut. 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 12º-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, tot és negoci,” va dir 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. és ràpid, explosiu, 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. Al juliol 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, Califòrnia, 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.”

Després 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, Austràlia, 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,", va dir 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. En el seu primer partit, Cruz and Fierro fought nip-and-tuck over 10 high-octane rounds that saw them combine to throw over 1400 cops, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 a 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, aterratge 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Creu (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. Més recentment, 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,"Va dir Creu. “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, Baixa Califòrnia, Mèxic, 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 i va quedar invicte en la seva primera 17 sortides. 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. Vaig a anar a guanyar!"

**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 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,” va dir 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’.”

Lluitant fora de Los Angeles, González (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 amb 23 victòries consecutives, 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,", Va dir 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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UNBEATEN 122-POUND WORLD CHAMPIONS BRANDON FIGUEROA AND STEPHEN FULTON NOW SET TO MEET IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED UNIFICATION FIGHT ON SATURDAY, Novembre 27

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LAS VEGAS– Setembre 16, 2021 – Undefeated 122-pound world champions are set for a unification clash as WBC championBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroaand WBO championStephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr.will battle in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, Novembre 27 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

Figueroa and Fulton were originally scheduled to face each other on Saturday, Setembre 18, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Figueroa.

La boxa del campionat Showtime® transmissió començarà a les 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT and also features undefeated super bantamweight contenderRa’eese Aleembattling Mexico’sEduardo Baeza l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes. Obertura de la televisió, unbeaten rising bantamweight contenderGary Antonio Russelltakes onMexico’sAlejandro Barrios en un enfrontament de 10 rondes. L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions.

Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date with no action needed. Should the guest not be able to attend, a refund for the tickets can be requested through October 17, 2021. Once the refund window is closed, all sales are final.

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UNBEATEN SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS BRANDON FIGUEROA AND STEPHEN FULTON JR. SET TO MEET IN TITLE UNIFICATION LIVE ON SHOWTIME SATURDAY, Setembre 18 FROM PARK MGM IN LAS VEGAS – TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY AT 10 A.M. PT!

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LAS VEGAS (Agost 16, 2021) – Undefeated 122-pound world champions are set to square off as WBC champion Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa and WBO champion Stephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr. will meet in a title unification on Saturday, Setembre 18 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu a la venda avui a 10 a.m. PT i es pot comprar a ticketmaster.com. L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions.

Figueroa vs. Fulton has been a much-discussed potential showdown for several years prior to the two unbeaten fighters joining the world championship ranks with career-best performances in 2021. Fulton struck first, dominating then-unbeaten Angelo Leo to capture the WBO title in January, while Figueroa made his own statement in stopping two-division champion Luis Nery to capture the WBC strap in May.

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DANNY ROMÁN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS

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Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Román Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, Maig 15 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, California in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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BELL GARDENS, CALIF. (Maig 10, 2021) – Former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Román will look to take one step closer to regaining his champion status when he takes on Ricardo Espinoza Franco in the co-main event of action live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT) aquest dissabte, Maig 15 en un esdeveniment de Premier Boxing Champions del Dignity Health Sports Park a Carson, Califòrnia.

The 31-year-old Román (27-3-1, 10 KOs) made his ring return after losing his unified titles in January 2020 setembre passat, when he bested former champion Juan Carlos Payano on his way to a unanimous decision. The Los Angeles-native captured his first title with a 2017 stoppage of Shun Kubo, before unifying belts with a triumph over T.J. Doheny in 2019, and eventually lost the belts via a narrow decision against Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

Here is what Román had to say about his training camp, his matchup Saturday and more:

Al seu recent camp d’entrenament:
“The final days of camp are wrapping up now before we head to the bubble. Com sempre, the sparring we got was top notch. My coach Eddie González and I have relentlessly been working every day to get me in the best shape of my life. These last two months have been demanding, but I know all the hard work will all pay off on fight night.”

On fighting in Southern California on SHOWTIME:
“Everyone knows Southern California is a breeding ground for boxers and the fans always show support for their hometown fighters. SHOWTIME has had some tremendous fights showcased out here and I plan to keep that tradition going strong. I plan to put on an entertaining fight for the fans by being explosive with my effort.”

On his matchup with Ricardo Espinoza Franco:
“This is not going to be an easy fight because I know my opponent is a tough fighter from Tijuana who is coming with everything he’s got. He’s got a lot of power, so I must be smart on how I throw my combinations. I believe my experience in big fights is going to be the difference on May 15. I’m expecting a rough fight and I’m ready for an intense battle.”

On his quest to become a world champion once again:
“Everything I do in boxing from here on out is to regain my status as a world champion. I’ll do whatever it takes to put me back in that position. A victory on May 15 will get me one step closer to that goal. I know in my heart I will become a world champion once again.”

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ABOUT NERY VS. FIGUEROA
Nery vs. Figueroa will see two elite undefeated 122-pound champions meet as Luis Nery defends his WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship against Brandon Figueroa in a 12-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maig 15 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

En la baralla co-estel·lar per SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Román cares Ricardo Espinoza Franco in a 10-round battle at 122 lliura, Mentre es va invicte Star Rising Xavier Martínez meets former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator scheduled for 12 rounds to open the telecast.

L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions. Martínez vs. Burgos es promociona en associació amb Mayweather Promotions.

Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.

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Luis Nery, campió invicte de pes súper gallo & Brandon Figueroa s'enfronta dissabte a l'enfrontament pel títol mundial d'alt nivell, Maig 15 Acció en directe a SHOWTIME del Dignity Health Sports Park a Carson, Califòrnia i presentat per Premier Boxing Champions

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L'antic campió unificat de pes súper gallo Danny Roman s'enfronta a Ricardo Espinoza Franco a l'esdeveniment principal
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Xavier Martinez assumeix el concursant de pes súper ploma en ascens
Juan Carlos Burgos començarà la retransmissió a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT

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CARSON, CALIF. (Maig 4, 2021) – Els campions invictes de pes súper gallo es trobaran per a la supremacia de 122 lliures quan Luis Nery fa la primera defensa del seu títol mundial del CMB contra Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa a l'atracció principal d'una carta de tres baralles en directe el dissabte SHOWTIME, Maig 15 en un esdeveniment de Premier Boxing Champions del Dignity Health Sports Park a Carson, Califòrnia.

La transmissió de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comença a les 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT i veurà l'antic campió unificat de pes súper gallo Danny Roman assumir un cop fortRicardo Espinoza Franco a l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes, a més a l'obertura de la televisió invicta contendent súper ploma Xavier Martínez s'enfronta a l'antic rival al títol mundial Juan Carlos Burgos en un eliminador de títols de pes súper ploma de l'AMB de 12 rondes.

Nery vs. Figueroa veurà el poderós campió de dues divisions Nery perseguir una victòria distintiva en pes súper gallo, mentre que el naixent Figueroa busca utilitzar el seu estil d'acció per aconseguir la millor victòria de la seva carrera i anunciar la seva presència entre l'elit de l'esport.. El guanyador d'aquesta lluita estarà en línia per enfrontar-se al campió de 122 lliures de l'OMB, Stephen Fulton, a finals d'aquest any en un enfrontament d'unificació..

L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions. Martínez vs. Burgos es promociona en associació amb Mayweather Promotions.

"La divisió de pes súper gallo és una de les més intrigants de la boxa, i aquest enfrontament entre Nery i Figueroa serà un gran pas cap a la proclamació de rei de la categoria de pes,", va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. "Aquests dos campions invictes de 122 lliures ho deixaran tot al ring davant els apassionats aficionats a la lluita del sud de Califòrnia el maig 15. Amb dos guerrers mexicans cara a cara, aquest és un esdeveniment principal del qual no us voleu perdre ni un segon".

Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.

El Tijuana, Nery, natiu de Mèxic (31-0, 24 KOs) es va convertir en campió del món de dues divisions al setembre, ja que va guanyar una àmplia decisió unànime sobre l'invicte Aaron Alameda per capturar la seva corona del CMB.. El jove de 26 anys havia mantingut una ratxa de nocauts d'11 lluites entrant en aquella lluita pel títol de 122 lliures., establint-se com a artista eliminatori de primer nivell en pes gallo durant una carrera que va incloure aturades dels antics campions McJoe Arroyo i Juan Carlos Payano. Nery es va convertir per primera vegada en campió 2017, quan va anar al Japó i va aturar Shinsuke Yamanaka al seu país natal per aconseguir el títol mundial del pes gallo del CMB..

"Aquesta és una de les baralles més grans de la meva carrera,", va dir Nery. "Vaig a guanyar aquesta lluita d'una manera espectacular. M'estic entrenant molt cada dia per assegurar-me d'aconseguir la victòria al maig 15. És el meu moment de fer història per a Mèxic".

El Figueroa, de 24 anys (21-0-1, 16 KOs) torna al ring després que la seva última sortida el va veure detenir Damien Vázquez en ronda 10 del seu setembre 2020 xoc. Figueroa va aplicar el seu estil de tota acció anotant nocauts sobre els veterans contendents Moises Flores i Oscar Escandon per avançar en el rànquing de 122 lliures.. Va capturar el títol interí de pes súper gallo de l'AMB aturant a Yonfrez Parejo a l'abril 2019, abans de ser elevat a campió "regular".. Figueroa s'ha entrenat per a aquest combat que defineix la seva carrera al sud de Califòrnia, al costat del seu germà i excampió del món Omar Figueroa.

“El camp d'entrenament aquí a Califòrnia amb Joel Diaz ha estat increïble,” va dir Figueroa. "Estic en molt bona forma i estaré preparat per anar al maig 15. Aquest és realment un dels millors camps d'entrenament de la meva carrera. Sé que Nery és un lluitador dur, potser la meva prova més dura fins ara. Estic 24 ara, així que és hora que comenci a lluitar contra aquests lluitadors de classe mundial i demostrar-me que hi pertanyo amb els millors lluitadors. Sé que Stephen Fulton està alineat per al guanyador d'aquesta lluita, però m'estic preparant 110% per Nery. Sé que no és un lluitador qualsevol, així que estic fent tot el possible per sortir amb la victòria el 15 de maig".

Classificat entre els cinc primers dels quatre cossos sancionadors en pes súper gallo, Romà (27-3-1, 10 KOs) buscarà continuar el seu camí de tornada cap a un altre títol mundial quan trepitgi el ring el maig 15. El jove de 30 anys de Los Angeles va guanyar recentment una emocionant decisió unànime de 12 rondes sobre l'antic campió Juan Carlos Payano el setembre passat.. Roman va ser campió del món per primera vegada a 2017, quan va aturar a Shun Kubo pel títol de l'AMB. Roman continuaria unificant títols guanyant a TJ Doheny per la seva corretja IBF 2019, abans de perdre una decisió dividida estreta davant Murodjon Akhmadaliev al gener 2020.

"Estic encantat de lluitar una vegada més i no puc esperar per entrar al ring May 15 per SHOWTIME,", va dir Roman. “Ricardo Espinoza és un lluitador molt dur i amb molt de cor. Sé que aquesta lluita serà una altra guerra i estic totalment preparat per anar a la batalla. M'he mantingut en forma des de la meva última lluita, així que els fans poden esperar veure'm llançar molts cops de puny. Faré d'aquesta lluita un clàssic enfrontament mexicà".

Espinoza, de 23 anys (25-3, 21 KOs) ha lluitat professionalment des de llavors 2015 i ha guanyat 15 del seu passat 16 baralles de cara al maig 15. Lluita fora de Tijuana, Mèxic, Espinoza va deixar caure una lluita pel títol interí de pes gallo davant l'actual campió del món John Riel Casimero 2019 lluny a 12º nocaut rodó en una baralla pràcticament empatada a les cartes. Espinoza es va recuperar amb dues victòries consecutives, inclòs el seu darrer triomf, una victòria per decisió unànime sobre l'invicte Brandon Valdés l'agost passat.

"Estic entrenant tant com he fet mai per a aquesta oportunitat el 15 de maig", va dir Espinoza. "Em sento fort i preparat per a qualsevol cosa que Roman em pugui llançar. Sé que és un lluitador consumat, però tinc totes les eines per ser victoriós i guanyar una lluita emocionant que els aficionats els encantarà".

Una perspectiva de Mayweather Promotions de Sacramento, Qualif., Martínez (15-0, 11 KOs) s'ha entrenat per a aquesta lluita a Las Vegas, Nevada. El jove de 23 anys va aconseguir la millor victòria de la seva carrera en la seva última sortida, derrotant el veterà contendent Claudio Marrero per decisió unànime a l'octubre a SHOWTIME. Anteriorment, Martínez va sumar tres victòries d'aturada al seu rècord a 2019 per córrer una ratxa de nocauts de set de cara a la lluita contra Marrero.

“M'he sentit molt bé al camp i ja m'he preparat molt per a aquest rival,", va dir Martínez. "La meva última lluita va ser una experiència increïble. El més important que em va ensenyar és només perquè estàs guanyant, no t'adormis al volant. Aquesta és la mateixa mentalitat que estic prenent en aquesta lluita. En la meva última lluita vaig demostrar que puc boxejar i que puc estar amb els millors de l'esport. Aquest és un costat que molts no han vist perquè he estat decapitant els meus oponents anteriors. El món veurà quanta versatilitat tinc en el meu conjunt d'habilitats. Maig 15 és un altre dia a l'oficina, i és hora de treballar!"

El Tijuana, Burgos originari de Mèxic (34-4-2, 21 KOs) s'ha enfrontat a un impressionant currículum dels millors lluitadors al llarg de la seva extensa carrera, deixant caure els combats pel títol mundial a Mikey Garcia i Hozumi Hasegawa, a més d'un empat en una inclinació de títol de 130 lliures contra Roman Martínez. El jugador de 33 anys va acabar en l'extrem curt de decisions en els reptes del campió invicte Devin Haney a 2018 i l'invicte Hector Tanajara al gener 2020. Més recentment, va guanyar una decisió unànime sobre Juan Ramon Bernal al març 2020.

“Aquesta és una altra oportunitat per a mi per demostrar que em queda molt per donar al ring,” diu Burgos. “Martínez no té la barbeta forta, com tothom va veure quan Claudio Marrero va deixar caure dues vegades en la seva última lluita. He estat entrenant dur i esperant una oportunitat com aquesta. Els aficionats poden esperar una actuació explosiva el 15 de maig.”

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EL CAMPIÓ DE PES PESANT DEL WBC, DEONTAY WILDER, OBTÉ PUNTUACIONS DESTACATS DE LUIS ORTIZ A FOX SPORTS EVENIMENT PRINCIPAL DE PAY-PER-VIEW PBC DISSABTE A LA NIT DES DEL MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA A LAS VEGAS

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Leo Santa Cruz guanya el títol de pes súper ploma de l'AMB & Es converteix en campió de quatre divisions amb decisió unànime sobre Miguel Flores & Brandon Figueroa conserva el títol de pes súper gallo amb un empat dividit contra Julio Ceja; Eduardo Ramírez atura a Leduan Barthelemy, invicte anteriorment, a la quarta ronda

Vito Mielnicki Jr., Omar Juárez, Dustin Long & Viktor Slavinskyi victoriós a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Prelims a FS2 & FOX Esports

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LAS VEGAS (Novembre 24, 2019) – WBC campió pesat del món Deontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilder va continuar regnant el seu títol amb una victòria per nocaut d'un cop Luis “King Kong” Ortiz a la setena ronda de la seva represa dissabte a la nit que va encapçalar un FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View des del MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas.

Wilder va fer la seva 10º defensa del títol consecutiva amb èxit, lligant-lo amb Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, Tommy Burns i Vitali i Wladimir Klitschko com els únics campions de pes pesat a aconseguir aquesta gesta.

En una revenja de la seva èpica 2018 lluita que va veure en Wilder recuperar-se de gairebé ser aturat per noquejar a Ortiz a la ronda 10, la lluita va tornar a veure ambdós homes mantenir l'impuls de la lluita en diferents moments.

Ortiz va controlar gran part de l'acció de la lluita mentre buscava convertir-se en el primer campió cubà de pes pesat de la història.. Wilder no va ser molt actiu a les primeres rondes, mentre que Ortiz va ser capaç de punxar eficaçment, moure i llançar a l'esquerra per acumular rondes a la targeta de puntuació.

“Amb Ortiz, pots veure per què cap altre pes pesat vol lluitar contra ell,” Said Wilder. “És molt astut, es mou estratègicament i el seu intel·lecte és molt alt. Vaig haver de mesurar-lo en determinats llocs.”

Gran part de l'atac de Wilder durant les sis primeres rondes es va centrar en el seu jab i en un ganxo esquerre que no semblava aterrar net fins a principis de la setena ronda.. Amb la setena ronda minvant, Wilder va fer servir una finta i una centrada dreta dreta per abatre Ortiz, la primera vegada que havia estat ferit en la baralla.

“Vaig haver d'entrar i sortir i finalment vaig trobar la meva mesura,” Said Wilder. “Vaig veure el tret i el vaig agafar. El meu intel·lecte és molt alt al ring i ningú em dóna crèdit per mi. Crec que el vaig fer brunzit amb un ganxo d'esquerra abans a la ronda i el vaig agafar des d'allà.”

Mentre Ortiz va poder aixecar-se, l'àrbitre Kenny Bayless va renunciar al combat a 2:51 en la setena ronda. Ortiz va liderar les tres targetes de puntuació, pels marges de 58-56 i 59-55 dues vegades. Segons Compubox, Ortiz va aterrar Wilder 35 a 34, amb una 28 a 17 avantatge en cops de potència.

“Això és la boxa,” va dir Ortiz. “Vaig dir que un de nosaltres anava a ser noquejat i que no aniria 12 rondes. Tenia el cap clar quan vaig colpejar el llenç. Quan vaig sentir que l'àrbitre deia set estava intentant aixecar-me, però suposo que el recompte va anar una mica més ràpid del que em pensava.

“Aquesta va ser una gran lluita i vaig pensar que estava guanyant clarament,” va continuar Ortiz. “Em van atrapar amb un gran tir i he de donar molt de crèdit a Deontay Wilder. Sabia que el meu moviment li donava problemes. Vaig fer alguns cops grans i vaig pensar que el tenia ferit. Vaig pensar que estava al dia i podria haver continuat.”

Al ring després de la baralla, Ortiz va assegurar que continuarà amb la seva recerca d'un campionat de pes pesat.

“Deontay va mostrar una gran voluntat i no em fa vergonya la meva actuació,” va dir Ortiz. “Sé que puc vèncer qualsevol a la divisió de pes pesat. La meva carrera no s'ha acabat. Vaig a treballar per tornar a una gran lluita.”

Després de la baralla, Wilder va dir a FOX Sports’ Heidi Androl que el seu objectiu és unificar la divisió de pes pesat i convertir-se en campiona indiscutible.

“Següent, tenim a Tyson Fury a la represa,” va dir en Wilder.” Està previst pel febrer, així ho veurem. Llavors, Vull la unificació. Vull un campió, una cara i un campió de pes pesat – Deontay Wilder. La divisió de pes pesat és massa petita, hi hauria d'haver un campió i és Deontay Wilder.”

En l'esdeveniment co-principal, Lleó “El Terratrèmol” Santa Creu (37-1-1, 19 KOs) es va convertir en campió del món de quatre divisions en capturar el pes súper ploma de l'AMB amb una decisió unànime Miguel Flores (24-3, 12 KOs).

“Guanyar aquest títol significa el món per a mi,” va dir Santa Creu. “Això és tot per als fans que em donen suport. Avui no m'he sentit ni he actuat com volia. Tornaré al gimnàs i tindré una gran lluita el 2020.”

L'acció va començar a escalfar a la tercera ronda, quan Santa Cruz va començar a trobar una llar per a la seva mà dreta recta que l'ajudaria a controlar gran part de la resta de la lluita. Flores es va ajustar i va utilitzar més moviment per intentar contrarestar l'agressió de Santa Cruz i també es va centrar a contrarestar aquelles mans dretes amb trets al cos..

“Estic content d'haver aconseguit la victòria,” va dir Santa Creu. “Miguel és un bon lluitador, em va fer una lluita dura i va demostrar que no era un empènyer. Hem fet una gran batalla.”

“Va ser una bona lluita i vaig demostrar que pertanyo a aquest nivell,” va dir Flores. “Acabo d'anar 12 rondes amb Leo Santa Cruz. No és un èxit en si mateix, però vaig frenar el seu ritme. Com he dit abans, no només es tracta de llançar cops de puny, però es tracta del coeficient intel·lectual de l'anell i vaig demostrar que el tinc.”

Malgrat Flores’ tàctiques, Santa Cruz va poder mantenir el control i frustrar el seu rival. L'àrbitre Tony Weeks li va restar un punt a Flores a la vuitena ronda a causa d'una retenció excessiva durant els molts intercanvis..

Santa Cruz va mantenir la vora amb cops de puny aterrats 253 a 222, mentre que Flores va llançar més cops de puny que Santa Cruz per un compte de 1024 a 907.

“Va ser una lluita estreta i no vaig pensar que aterrava massa,” va dir Flores. “Estava ocupat, però no estava fent massa trets. Vaig fer tirs més nets, però ell estava més ocupat.”

Flores va continuar intentant maltractar Santa Cruz i accidentalment el va colpejar amb un cop de cap a la novena ronda que va obrir un tall a l'ull esquerre de Santa Cruz.. El campió de quatre divisions va poder resistir aquest tall i va acabar fort en el seu camí cap a una decisió unànime per desenes de 115-112 i 117-110 dues vegades. Mira els moments destacats AQUÍ.

“Vull quedar-me als 130,” va dir Santa Creu. “Volem les grans baralles 2020. Vull Gervonta Davis o Gary Russell Jr. Vull mostrar al món que no tinc por de ningú.”

El pagament per visió també va incloure el campió de pes súper gallo de l'AMB Brandon “El trencacors” Figueroa (20-0-1, 15 KOs) conservant el seu títol amb un empat dividit contra l'antic campió Juliol Cella (32-4-1, 28 KOs) després 12 rondes d'acció.

“Crec que vaig guanyar la lluita,” , Va dir Figueroa. “Va posar molta pressió, però vaig lluitar millor a les primeres rondes i vaig acabar fort.”

Figueroa va començar la lluita amb el control, tancant la distància d'hora i utilitzant la seva activitat i combinacions per prendre el control precoç de l'acció. L'estratègia de Ceja primerenca va ser contrarestar el seu oponent que carregava, però aviat va recollir l'agressivitat per no deixar créixer l'impuls ofensiu de Figueroa.

A les rondes mitjanes, La cella va començar a prendre el control, aterrant els cops de puny més potents mentre Figueroa continuava avançant, però no va poder aterrar res que frenés l'atac de Ceja. Mira els moments destacats AQUÍ.

Figueroa va poder resistir les tempestes a les rondes mitjanes i arribar a les rondes finals on va tornar a recollir l'activitat i l'atac corporal.. Va poder trencar el llavi de Ceja durant tota l'acció, fent-lo inflar i sagnar.

La sortida del cop de puny va ser impressionant per part dels dos lluitadors, amb els seus 784 Els cops combinats van ser els quarts més en la història del pes súper gallo, mentre que els seus 2,811 els cops de puny llançats van ser els segons més alts, segons CompuBox. Figueroa es va guanyar un estret 411 a 373 avantatge en cops de puny aterrats.

Després 12 rondes, els jutges’ totals van ser 115-113 per Figueroa, 116-112 per Ceja i 114-114, que va donar lloc a la decisió del sorteig dividit.

“Aquesta lluita és per a tots els fans que heu vingut aquí a veure'm,” va dir la Ceja. “Era un home al respecte i em va donar la lluita. Crec que vaig guanyar, però respecto els jutges’ decisió. Definitivament ho tornaré a fer en una represa.”

Ceja no va poder guanyar el títol després de no arribar al límit de 122 lliures en el pesatge de divendres..

“Bàsicament he lluitat amb una persona en una classe de pes per sobre de la meva aquesta nit,” , Va dir Figueroa. “Estic bastant segur si va pesar 122, ni tan sols seria una lluita estreta. Hem de recuperar la represa però millor que ell faci el pes.”

L'estrena de pagament per visió va veure la de Mèxic Eduardo Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) lliurar una impressionant victòria de nocaut tècnic a la quarta ronda sobre els invictes anteriorment Leduan Bartolomé (15-1-1, 7 KOs) en la seva represa de pes ploma. Mireu el més destacatAQUÍ

“Vaig dir abans de la baralla, No anava a deixar-ho passar als jutges,” va dir Ramírez. “La primera baralla no va ser un empat. He treballat molt dur per això i avui ha sortit com volia. Vaig sentir el seu poder de cop. Ell és un bon boxejador. Vaig venir aquí per lluitar. Visca Mèxic.”

La lluita va començar tàcticament, amb Barthelemy buscant utilitzar el seu avantatge d'abast per treballar fora del seu jab, mentre que Ramírez buscava treballar dins i donar cops de força. A la tercera ronda, Ramírez va començar a trencar la defensa de Barthelemy amb una sèrie de ganxos al final de la ronda.

Ramírez va continuar avançant a la quarta ronda, pressionant Barthelemy i trobant esquerdes addicionals en la seva defensa. Tard a la ronda, Ramírez va trencar amb un ganxo a la dreta que va seguir amb una recta perfecta a l'esquerra que va posar a Barthelemy..

Mentre que Barthelemy va poder aixecar-se, l'àrbitre Russell Mora va renunciar al combat a les 2:59 de la quarta ronda. Ramírez va sostenir a 73 a 52 avantatge en cops de puny aterrats, Incloent 27 a la tercera ronda i 31 a la quarta ronda.

“No tinc excuses,” Said Bartolomé. “El millor home ha guanyat aquesta nit. Vaig fer un gran campament i em sentia bé. Però quan vaig sortir allà no em sentia el millor possible. Em vaig girar per intentar caminar i posar els peus sota meu després de la caiguda. No estava intentant aturar la baralla ni res i vaig pensar que podria continuar. Ara només em queda viure amb això i tornar.”

FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Prelims a FS2 i FOX Deportes va veure una perspectiva sensacional de 17 anys Vito Mielnicki Jr. (3-0, 3 KOs) lliurar una parada de Marklin Bailey (6-6, 4 KOs) 2:31 a la segona ronda del seu pes welter. Més, perspectiva súper lleugera en augment Omar Juárez (6-0, 4 KOs) caigut Kevin Shacks (3-5-3, 3 KOs) tres vegades en el seu camí cap a una victòria per TKO 1:59 a la sisena ronda.

Les lluites prèvies addicionals van comptar amb les de Tennessee Dustin Long (3-1-2, 3 KOs) anotant un nocaut de Marsellos Wilder (5-2, 2 KOs) amb un ganxo d'esquerra que va acabar la lluita 1:51 a la quarta ronda. Mireu el més destacat AQUÍ. L'inici de les preliminars va veure la d'Ucraïna Víktor Slavinskyi (11-0-1, 6 KOs) guanyar una decisió unànime sobre la de Mèxic Rigoberto Hermosillo (11-2-1, 8 KOs) després de sis rondes d'acció súper ploma per desenes de 60-54, 59-55 i 58-56.

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LEO SANTA CRUZ LOS ANGELES WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

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Three-Division Champion Leo Santa Cruz Seeks Title in a Fourth Weight Class When He Battles Miguel Flores for Vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title Saturday, Novembre 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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LOS ANGELES (Novembre 13, 2019) – Campió del món de tres divisions Lleó “El Terratrèmol” Santa Creu showed off his skills at a media workout in Los Angeles Wednesday as he prepares to battle Miguel “El Michoacan” Flors for the vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title on Saturday, Novembre 23 in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Pay-View co-main event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

El pagament per visualització comença a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and is headlined by boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world champion Deontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilderdefending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz.

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Los Angeles’ Santa Cruz hosted media at City of Angels Boxing as he nears his opportunity to win a world title in a fourth weight class. Here is what Santa Cruz had to say Wednesday:

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“I’m only focused on my fight because I know that Miguel Flores is going to bring everything he has to try to win that title. There are a lot of great champions in this division but I can’t think of anything past Flores.

“I’m expecting a classic Mexico vs. Mexico brawl. Flores is from Michoacan and the people from there have a lot of heart and they leave everything in the ring. I’ve seen him do it. He throws to the body really well. He has a good uppercut too. So I know it’s going to be a tough fight.

“We always work hard in the gym so that we can throw a lot of punches in the fight. We want to put the pressure on and give the fans a great fight and take home the win.

“I train hard no matter who the opponent is. That’s the only thing I know how to do. So I don’t think about any let downs, only about winning the fight in front of me. I think this is a great opportunity to introduce myself to the division.

“I’m going to go in there and fight hard for 12 rounds or as long as it lasts. I’m going to be smart and make sure I get the win. But we also always want to give the fans a great show from start to finish.

“Em sento molt bé ara mateix. I think I’m going to be strong at that weight and have extra power in the ring on fight night. I don’t spend as much time in camp worrying about cutting weight so everything else will be better because of that. I’m going to be ready for everything Miguel Flores can bring.

“I want to win another title for my legacy and so I can continue to give fans great fights. This is a great opportunity so I’m going to go ahead and make the most of it.

“It’s great to be on this card with such an exciting main event. You know that Deontay Wilder can knock anyone out at any minute. The heavyweight division is really exciting right now and I know Wilder and Luis Ortiz are going to give everyone something to remember. I want to make an exciting fight too and steal the show. It’ll be hard to do, but I’m going to go out there and try to do it.”

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ABOUT WILDER VS. ORTIZ II
Wilder vs.. Ortiz II will see boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world champion Deontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilder defending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz Saturday, Novembre 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View action live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Three-division champion Leo “El Terratrèmol” Santa Cruz seeks a title in another division when he takes on Miguel “El Michoacan” Flores for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship in the co-main event.

Pay-per-view action begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and also features undefeated rising star Brandon “El trencacors” Figueroa making the first defense of his WBA Super Bantamweight Title against former champion Julio Ceja while undefeated Mexican power-puncher Luis Nery battles Puerto Rico’s Emmanuel Rodríguez in a matchup of former bantamweight champions.

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DEONTAY WILDER TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS – WBC Heavyweight World Champion Wilder Shows Talents In & Out of The Ring Ahead of Highly Anticipated Rematch Against Cuban Slugger Luis Ortiz Saturday, Novembre 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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TUSCALOOSA, A. (Octubre 24, 2019) – WBC campió pesat del mónDeontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilder is deep into training camp as he prepares for his blockbuster rematch against Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz tenint lloc dissabte, Novembre 23 in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Recentment, Wilder showed his talents in front of the camera filming the fight commercial for his highly anticipated showdown. The spot can be watched AQUÍ through Wilder’s social media channels, and will premiere on television during tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins on FOX beginning at 8:00 p.m. I.

“Working with FOX has been a blessing to my career and I’m looking forward to my first FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View,” Said Wilder. “We got the job done and I think the commercial we made is going to be great for the promotion. We put a lot of time, hard work and effort into it and I’m looking forward to it coming to fruition.

“For it to air on Thursday Night Football with millions of people watching is a great thing for the promotion. It means the world to me to give the fans this kind of excitement leading up to the fight. I’m very grateful for where I am in my career and I can’t wait to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Even with the big fight commitments, Wilder has flourished during training camp in Tuscaloosa, Alabama as he prepares to be primed when the first bell rings on November 23.

“Camp has been going amazing,” Said Wilder. “I haven’t reached my full potential or peaked in camp yet. We’re still pressing and everything is moving smoothly and on schedule. I’m feeling good and I’m looking good as well.

“I’m working on throwing a lot of jabs and countering. I know that Ortiz likes to counter as well. I’ve been in there with him before. I understand what he wants to do and I can recognize certain weaknesses we’re looking to exploit. It’s going to be a good fight while it lasts. Everyone knows what to expect from Deontay Wilder. I don’t have time to play games and I don’t get paid for overtime.”

Always one to find ways to push his training and his overall physical fitness level, Wilder has incorporated swimming and scuba diving into his conditioning program.

“For those that don’t know, I’m a certified scuba diver,” Said Wilder. “I enjoy it and I’ve been doing it for a few years now. It gives me relaxation and helps keep pressure off the muscles in my body. It helps my body tremendously. It’s also strengthening my legs and expanding my lungs so that I have more stamina. Water is great for exercise and I love it.”

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment, which is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, Promocions TGB i Promocions Mayweather, ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar awww.mgmgrand.com o www.axs.com.

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ABOUT WILDER VS. ORTIZ II
Wilder vs.. Ortiz II will see boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world champion Deontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilder defending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz Saturday, Novembre 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View action live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Three-division champion Leo “El Terratrèmol” Santa Cruz seeks a title in another division when he takes on Miguel “El Michoacan” Flores for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship in the co-main event.

Pay-per-view action begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and also features undefeated rising star Brandon “El trencacors” Figueroa making the first defense of his WBA Super Bantamweight Title against former champion Julio Ceja while undefeated Mexican power-puncher Luis Nery battles Puerto Rico’s Emmanuel Rodríguez in a matchup of former bantamweight champions

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