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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. I en tid hvor superstjerner i 40-årene, som Tom Brady og LeBron James, fortsetter å utmerke seg på de høyeste nivåene, 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 each.

July 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 begivenhet. 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, and most importantly, 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 sekunder. 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," sa 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 fra MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

I co-main event, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundoraog australsk superstjerneTim 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» Figueroaog topp kandidatJoe Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 pm. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 12-round WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Preceding the pay-per-view, mesterGary 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 Kamedai en 10-runde affære, plus Filipino power-puncher and former world championMark “Magnifico” Magsayokjemper mot MexicoJorge Matain a 10-round super featherweight attraction opening the show at 5:30 pm. ET/2:30 pm. 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 onLørdag, Juli 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, SLIK AS. – July 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzduring a tense face-to-face at the Los Angeles press conference in June to announce their rematch, and has continued to express his ire toward Cruz as we near their showdown on Saturday, 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," sa 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," sa 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 til 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," sa 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," sa 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," sa 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 fra MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

I co-main event, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundoraog australsk superstjerneTim 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» Figueroaog topp kandidatJoe Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 pm. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

I tillegg til å være tilgjengelig for kjøp på Prime Video, uavhengig av Prime-medlemskap, fans vil også kunne fortsette å få tilgang til TV-sendingen gjennom tradisjonelle kabel- og satellittuttak samt PPV.com.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now throughAXS.com.

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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SETTER TIL Å UTFORDRE WBC WELTERVEIGHT VERDENSMESTER MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW-EVENT PÅ PRIME VIDEO PÅ LØRDAG, Juli 19 I LAS VEGAS

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PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT I LAS VEGAS!

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FORTSETTE LEGENDARISK KARRIERE & UTFORDRING

WBC WELTERWEIGHT VERDENSMESTER MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW-EVENT PÅ PRIME VIDEO PÅ LØRDAG, Juli 19

WBC verdensmester i superweltervekt Sebastian Fundora rematcher den australske superstjernen Tim Tszyu i

Co-Main Event fra MGM Grand Garden Arena

Mer! Den meksikanske stjernen Isaac «Pitbull» Cruz duellerer hardtslående Angel Fierro i Can't Miss Rematch av

Meksikanske Sluggers

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Den tidligere todivisjonsmesteren Brandon Figueroa kjemper mot toppkonkurrenten Joet Gonzalez i PPV-åpningen kl.

8 pm. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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Offentlig salg begynner I MORGEN, Onsdag, Juni 4 ved 10 a.m. PT gjennomAXS.com!

LAS VEGAS – juni 3, 2025 -Første stemmeseddel International Boxing Hall of FamerManny "Pacman" Pacquiaovil se etter å legge til nok et minneverdig høydepunkt til sin legendariske karriere og bli verdensmester igjen når han utfordrer den hardtslående WBC-verdensmesteren i weltervektMario “El Azteca” Barriospå lørdag, Juli 19 headliner et stjernespekket PBC Pay-Per-View-arrangement på Prime Video live fra MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

Co-main event vil se en omkamp av 2024s blodigste kamp som regjerende WBC Super Weltervekt verdensmesterSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundoramøter australsk superstjerne og tidligere verdensmesterTim Tszyu. Fundora og Tszyu kom sammen for en uforglemmelig natt i mars 2024 da Tszyu kjempet seg gjennom en av de mest grufulle kuttene i nyere minne før han til slutt tapte mot Fundora med en smal avgjørelse.

Den stablede oppstillingen inneholder nok en sensasjonell omkamp som meksikansk stjerneIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzkjemper mot de hardtslåendeAngel Fierroi en 12-runders superlett kamp som følger deres actionfylte første showdown. Mer, tidligere verdensmester i to divisjonerBrandon «The Heartbreaker» Figueroagår inn mot toppkandidatenJoe Gonzalezfor 10 runder med fjærvekt action som åpner pay-per-view kl 8 pm. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Forhåndssalgsbilletter er tilgjengelig NÅ frem til kl 10 pm. PT gjennomAXS.com med koden: PBC

Offentlig salg begynner I MORGEN, Onsdag, Juni 4 ved 10 a.m. PT gjennomAXS.com.

I tillegg til å være tilgjengelig for kjøp på Prime Video, uavhengig av Prime-medlemskap, fans vil også kunne fortsette å få tilgang til TV-sendingen gjennom tradisjonelle kabel- og satellittuttak samt PPV.com.

**MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS**

Til tross for 17 års aldersforskjell mellom disse to fighterne, begge er forent i ønsket om å levere tå-til-tå action for boksefans som kampstoltheten til FilippineneManny Pacquiaodueller WBC verdensmester i weltervektMario Barriosi 12-runde hovedarrangementet.

Han eier allerede en karriere som har sett ham tjene flere utmerkelser enn det som kan vises på trykk, Pacquiao kan etse navnet sitt inn i et annet kapittel i historiebøkene ved å gå rett fra Hall of Fame-induksjonen i juni til en verdensmesterskapsvinnende forestilling i juli 19. I en tid hvor superstjerner i 40-årene, som Tom Brady og LeBron James, fortsetter å utmerke seg på de høyeste nivåene, Pacquiao kan slå sin egen rekord som den eldste verdensmesteren i weltervekt i historien med seier over Barrios, etter opprinnelig å sette preg på 40 år i sin 2019 triumf over Keith Thurman.

Den filippinske legenden vil ha en stor oppgave foran seg for å oppnå denne bragden, som seks fots Barrios vil bringe en nesten syv-tommers høyde fordel i sitt andre forsvar av WBC-tittelen. En verdensmester i to divisjoner, Barrios representerer sin aztekiske arv hver gang han går inn i ringen med en all-action stil som har levert en rekke elektriske sammenstøt og som bør kombineres med den alltid hardladende Pacquiao for eksplosiv action. Ser etter en signaturseier for å skille seg fra de andre titteleierne i boksingens historiske glamourdivisjon, Barrios vil uten tvil være opptatt av å oppheve Pacquiaos kroning når de starter i juli 19.

En tre ganger Årets Fighter og engangs Boxing Writers Association of America's Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs), som kommer fra Sarangani-provinsen på Filippinene, er den eneste sittende kongressmedlem og senator som har vunnet en verdenstittel. Etter å ha tjent to perioder som kongressmedlem, Pacquiao ble valgt til et filippinsk senat i mai 2016. Pacquiaos bokse-CV inneholder seire over åtte nåværende Hall of Famers, inkludert Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Tim Bradley og Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiaos siste løp i 147-pund-divisjonen så ham sendt ut av den tidligere fire-divisjonens verdensmester Adrien Broner i januar 2019, før han beseiret den da ubeseirede og regjerende WBA-verdensmesteren i weltervekt Keith Thurman i juli samme år. Pacquiaos triumf over Thurman så ham sende Thurman til lerretet i runde én, første gang Thurman hadde vært nede i karrieren, på vei til å kante en avgjørelse i en 2019 Konkurrent til årets kamp. Pacquiao ville komme til kort i sin neste konkurranse, droppe en beslutning om å erstatte Yordenis Ugas sent, som gikk inn på kort varsel for å erstatte en skadet Errol Spence Jr. i august 2021.

«Boksing er min lidenskap, og jeg er så spent på å være tilbake i ringen," sa Pacquiao. «MGM Grand er som mitt andre hjem i karrieren, og det er et sted hvor jeg har hatt så mange minneverdige kamper, inkludert mitt U.S. debut. Den første tittelen jeg noen gang vant var en WBC-tittel, og nå er jeg tilbake for å kjempe om WBC-tittelen igjen. Mario Barrios er akkurat den typen mester jeg liker å kjempe mot, fordi han er en ekte meksikansk kriger som Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera og Juan Manuel Marquez. Kom juli 19, det kommer til å bli en fantastisk kveld for fansen.»

Den 29 år gamle Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs) stemplet sin plass blant weltervekteliten i september 2023 da han droppet tidligere mester Yordenis Ugas to ganger for å fange det midlertidige beltet ved enstemmig beslutning. Barrios fulgte det opp ved å sende Fabian Maidana til lerretet også på vei mot nok en dominerende avgjørelsesseier, og ble hevet til WBC verdensmester i weltervekt etter kampen. Hans første forsvar av tittelen inneholdt Barrios som gikk tå-til-tå med Abel Ramos i en av 2024s beste kamper i aksjon som fikk begge menn til å score knockdowns og som til slutt endte i en delt uavgjort og Barrios beholdt beltet.

Før han løp på 147 pund, Barrios var verdensmester på 140 pund, kanter ut Batyr Akhmedov i september 2019 med en clutch 12th-runde knockdown som beseglet seieren hans på målkortene. Gjennom hele karrieren, Barrios' eneste to tap har kommet mot to av tidens beste jagerfly på fem ganger, tredivisjonsmesteren Gervonta Davis og den tidligere verdensmesteren Keith Thurman i enhetlig weltervekt. Representerer hjemlandet San Antonio, Texas, Barrios trener i Las Vegas med topptrener Bob Santos.

“Å dele ringen med en legende som Manny Pacquiao er en ære, men en gang ringer klokken, det er all virksomhet,”Sa Barrios. "Jeg respekterer alt han har gjort i sporten, men i juli 19, Jeg forsvarer det som er mitt. Dette er ikke bare en kamp – det er en arv-kamp, ​​ikke bare for meg, men for alle de meksikanske fansen også. Å slå Pacquiao setter navnet mitt i en annen samtale. Pacquiao er en Hall of Famer av en grunn. Han er rask, eksplosive, og farlig til enhver tid. Men jeg er yngre, jeg er mer sulten, og jeg er mesteren av en grunn. Jeg kommer inn med alt jeg har. Å slåss i Vegas er alltid spesielt, men denne begivenheten er en virkelig massiv scene, og jeg er klar til å vise meg ut for verden.”

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. TIM TSZYU II**

To av toppkjemperne i den stablede divisjonen på 154 pund, WBC verdensmester i weltervektSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundoraog australsk superstjerneTim Tszyumøtes i en 12-runders omkamp etter at deres første kamp fikk Tszyu påført et grusomt kutt i runde tre av en utilsiktet Fundora-albue. Den daværende WBO-mesteren på 154 pund Tszyu valgte å kjempe videre i stedet for å bøye seg på grunn av kuttet, mistet tittelen til slutt, sammen med det da ledige WBC-beltet, til Fundora ved en nær beslutning. July 19, disse to rivalene ser etter å gjøre opp poengsummen og fastslå hvem som er nummer én på 154 pund.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KOs) raket til toppen av superweltervektsdivisjonen med den seieren over Tszyu, og sist gjorde et vellykket tittelforsvar i mars ved å slå ut toppkonkurrenten Chordale Booker i runde fire på Prime Video. Innfødt av Coachella, California, Fundora viste spesielt sin dyktighet i april 2022, kjempet mot hardtslående Erickson Lubin på et øyeblikk 2022 Konkurrent til årets kamp. Til tross for at begge mennene traff lerretet, Fundora sto høyt til slutt, som fikk Lubins corner til å stoppe kampen på slutten av den niende runden. 27-åringen har beseiret en rekke utfordrere gjennom karrieren, med sitt eneste nederlag kom til Brian Mendoza inn 2023. Fundora representerer en av boksingens mest dyktige familier, da han blir trent av faren Freddy sammen med sin yngre søster, ubestridt verdensmester i fluevekt Gabriela. De to kjempende Fundoras er den første broren og søsteren som samtidig holder verdensmesterskap.

“Jeg er mer enn glad for å respektere Tims omkampsklausul," sa Fundora. «Jeg forventer at Tim er i optimal form. Fans bør ikke forvente annet enn en veldig underholdende voldelig visning.”

Etter 2024 så Tszyu (25-2, 18 KOs) tape en andre kamp på rad til IBF 154-pund-mester Bakhram Murtazaliev etter Fundora-kampen, 30-åringen kom nylig tilbake til aksjon i april ved å stoppe den unge konkurrenten Joey Spencer i runde fire i Australia. Tszyu kom inn i den første Fundora-kampen av en rødglødende 2023 kampanje som så ham hevet til verdensmester på 154 pund mens han beseiret den tidligere verdensmesteren Tony Harrison, topputfordrer Brian Mendoza og tidligere tittelutfordrer Carlos Ocampo. Innfødt i Sydney, Australia, Tszyu debuterte i USA mot U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha i mars 2022, tjene en enstemmig beslutning. Tszyu vokste opp med å spille fotball, men gikk snart over til boksing. Avgjørelsen førte til at han fulgte i farens legendariske fotspor, Kostya, som var en ubestridt mester på 140 pund.

«Du lever for disse øyeblikkene i boksing,sa Tszyu. "Jeg er velsignet over å gå gjennom det igjen - å skrive om kapitlet. Selv med de dårlige minnene og demonene fra den første kampen, dette er hva vekst betyr som menneske. Jeg kan gå gjennom helvete og komme tilbake på toppen. Denne gangen har jeg en hel 12-ukers leir fokusert på Fundora – ikke noen få dagers varsel – og jeg tar med meg den intensiteten. Jeg har en liten plass avsatt til det grønne beltet. Jeg er klar til å hente den."

**ISAAC CRUZ VS. ANGEL FIERRO II**

I nok en etterlengtet omkamp, hardladende meksikansk fan-favorittIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzvil gå inn igjen mot sin maktpåvirkende landsmannIsaac Fierronår de møtes i en 12-runders superlett omkamp. I deres første kamp, Cruz og Fierro kjempet om hverandre 10 høyoktan runder som så dem kombineres for å kaste over 1400 punches, med Cruz som tok avgjørelsen hjem. Mens Cruz ute landet Fierro 142 til 113 over de fem første rundene, Fierro var sterkere i andre omgang, landing 132 skudd til Cruz 106.

Bæret videre av sin lidenskapelige fanskare, Cross (27-3-1, 18 KOs) ble verdensmester i mars 2024 da han skadet Rolly Romero stygt i runde én før han til slutt avsluttet kampen i runde åtte via TKO for å ta WBA-tittelen. Sist, Cruz kom tilbake fra et tap for Jose Valenzuela av den utslitte landsmannen Fierro i den avgjørelsestriumfen i februar. Innfødt i Mexico City, Cruz skjøt opp på rangeringen 2020, kunngjorde sin tilstedeværelse med en elektriserende knockout i første runde over veteranen Diego Magdaleno i oktober før han la til dominerende avgjørelser over Francisco Vargas og Jose Matias Romero. Denne oppgangen førte til at den 26 år gamle utfordrende ubeseirede superstjernen Gervonta Davis i desember 2021, en kamp som fikk Cruz til å tape ved avgjørelse om å bli bare den andre jagerflyen på den tiden for å se den siste klokken mot Davis. Opplært av faren Isaac Cruz Sr., Cruz eier også stoppseire over tidligere mester Yuriorkis Gamboa og veterankonkurrenten Eduardo Ramirez, i tillegg til en 12-runders avgjørelse over den da ubeseirede Giovanni Cabrera.

«Jeg ser frem til å kjempe mot Angel Fierro igjen,"Sa Cruz. «Jeg vet at jeg vant den første kampen, men jeg føler at jeg kan gjøre det enda bedre denne gangen. Dette kommer til å bli mer av den meksikanske boksingen som fansen ønsker å se. Jeg kjemper for fansen, og jeg gleder meg til å gi dem mer action 19. juli.»

Opprinnelig fra Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 KOs) kjemper nå ut av San Diego og har skapt seg et navn med sin aggressive stil og slagkraft. 26-åringen har kjempet profesjonelt siden 2015 og var ubeseiret i sin første 17 utflukter. Han kunngjorde sin tilstedeværelse som en verdenskandidat i 2021 med en karrierebeste seier da han reiste seg fra lerretet for å stoppe tidligere verdensmester Alberto Machado i runde seks. Før Cruz-kampen, Fierro fikk en seiersrekke på tre kamper da han tapte en avgjørelse i juni mot Alfredo Santiago, med det eneste andre tapet i Fierros karriere som kom via delt avgjørelse i januar 2020 mot Alex Martin. februar 1 kampen mot Cruz markerte Fierros tredje karrierekamp i staten, og hans første siden flertallet mot Juan Carlos Burgos i mars 2022.

"Det er en ære å kjempe på MGM Grand hvor mitt idol Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.. hadde så mange kamper," sa Fierro. «Jeg vil hedre ham ved igjen å vise ekte meksikansk boksing for verden. Jeg føler at jeg slo "Pitbull" i den første kampen, og jeg skal bevise det andre gang. Jeg kommer til å vinne!"

**BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. JOET GONZALEZ**

En av sportens fremste actionkjempere, tidligere todivisjonsmesterBrandon «The Heartbreaker» Figueroavil gå tilbake til kamp mot toppkandidatenJoe Gonzalez i en 10-runders fjærvektsattraksjon som vil se vinneren hvelvet tilbake til verdenstittelbildet.

Den 28 år gamle Figueroa (25-2-1, 19 KOs) vil prøve å komme tilbake etter å ha mistet tittelen på 126 pund ved avgjørelse i sin omkamp i februar mot Stephen Fulton Jr.. Figueroa hadde blitt hevet til WBC fjærvekt verdensmester før kampen, etter at Rey Vargas ble erklært mester i friminuttet. Figueroa vant den midlertidige WBC fjærvekttittelen i en 2023 Fight of the Year-utfordrer som fikk ham til å score en enstemmig avgjørelse over den tidligere mesteren Mark Magsayo. Han kom tilbake i mai i fjor for å forsvare sin midlertidige tittel med en knockout i niende runde av den tidligere mesteren Jessie Magdaleno, økende seiersrekke den gang til tre strake. Innfødt fra Weslaco, Texas, Figueroa sitt nådeløse press og ungdommelige entusiasme hjalp ham til å bli den første personen til å beseire den tidligere todivisjonsmesteren Luis Nery i mai. 2021 mesterskapssammenstøt, da han stoppet Nery med et kroppsskudd i runde sju. Figueroa bidro til familiens arv ved å erobre WBC 122-punds verdensmesterskap mot Nery, sammen med broren Omar Figueroa Jr., som tidligere holdt WBC lettvekts verdensmesterskap.

«Jeg trener i L.A. nå med Manny Robles og alt har gått bra," sa Figueroa. «Jeg forventer en god kamp og at jeg ikke trenger å lete etter ham for å gjøre en spennende kamp for fansen. Så forvent en all-action throwdown. Jeg føler at jeg skylder fansen min etter min siste opptreden. Jeg vil bare være mer aktiv i år og gi fansen mer av «The Heartbreaker».

Fighting ut av Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 KOs) vender tilbake til ringen etter å ha tjent en avgjørende seier over andre konkurrenten Arnold Khegai i mars. 31-åringen meldte seg som proff 2012 med 23 strake seire, tjene en verdenstittel mot Shakur Stevenson i 2019 at han til slutt ville droppe ved avgjørelse. Gonzalez ville fortsette å utfordre om fjærvekt-verdenstitlene to ganger til, tapte avgjørelser til Emanuel Navarrete i oktober 2021 og Luis Alberto Lopez i september 2023. Gonzalez var en oppsiktsvekkende og dyktig amatørkjemper, med sin CV inkludert to seire over Gervonta Davis.

«Dette er en ny mulighet for meg, og jeg planlegger å kjempe mot en veldig tøff motstander i Brandon Figueroa,"Sa Gonzalez. "Jeg trener veldig hardt som jeg alltid gjør, og fansen kommer til å få en spennende kamp og et minneverdig show. Vi er begge krigere som dukker opp for å vinne den kvelden, så forvent fyrverkeri."

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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, November 27

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LAS VEGAS– September 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, November 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, September 18, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Figueroa.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® sendingen starter kl 10 pm. ET / 7 pm. PT and also features undefeated super bantamweight contenderRa’eese Aleembattling Mexico’sEduardo Baezin the 10-round co-main event. Opening the telecast, unbeaten rising bantamweight contenderGary Antonio Russelltakes onMexico’sAlejandro Barrios i et 10-runde oppgjør. Arrangementet promoteres av 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, September 18 FROM PARK MGM IN LAS VEGAS – TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY AT 10 ER. PT!

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LAS VEGAS (August 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, September 18 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

Billetter til direktesendingen gå på salg i dag på 10 a.m. PT og kan kjøpes på ticketmaster.com. Arrangementet promoteres av 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 & BILDER

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Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Román Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME This Saturday, Mai 15 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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BELL GARDENS, CALIF. (Mai 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 pm. ET / 7 pm. PT) denne lørdagen, Mai 15 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The 31-year-old Román (27-3-1, 10 KOs) made his ring return after losing his unified titles in January 2020 last September, 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:

On his recent training camp:
“The final days of camp are wrapping up now before we head to the bubble. Som alltid, 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, Mai 15 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

I SHOWTIME Championship Boxing co-feature, former unified super bantamweight world champion Danny Román ansikter Ricardo Espinoza Franco in a 10-round battle at 122 pounds, while undefeated rising star 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.

Arrangementet promoteres av TGB Promotions. Martinez vs. Burgos is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park will be open to fans in a limited capacity, with all guests remaining socially distanced and subject to local and state health guidelines throughout the event.

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Undefeated Super Bantamweight Champions Luis Nery & Brandon Figueroa Square Off In High-Stakes World Title Showdown Saturday, Mai 15 Headlining Action Live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Danny Roman Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event
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Rising Super Featherweight Contender Xavier Martinez Takes on
Juan Carlos Burgos To Kick Off Telecast at 10 pm. ET / 7 pm. PT

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CARSON, CALIF. (Mai 4, 2021) – Undefeated super bantamweight champions will meet for 122-pound supremacy when Luis Nery makes the first defense of his WBC world title against Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa in the headline attraction of a three-fight card live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mai 15 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

SHOWTIME Championship Boxing sendingen begynner på 10 pm. ET / 7 pm. PT and will see former unified super bantamweight champion Danny Roman take on hard-hittingRicardo Espinoza Franco in the 10-round co-main event, plus in the telecast opener undefeated super featherweight contender Xavier Martinez squares off against former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Nery vs. Figueroa will see the powerful two-division champion Nery pursue a signature win at super bantamweight, while the rising Figueroa looks to use his all-action style to earn a career-best victory and announce his presence amongst the sport’s elite. The winner of this fight will be in line to face WBO 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton later this year in a unification showdown.

Arrangementet promoteres av TGB Promotions. Martinez vs. Burgos is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.

“The super bantamweight division is one of boxing’s most intriguing, and this showdown between Nery and Figueroa will be a huge step towards declaring the king of the weight class,”Sa Tom Brown, President av TGB Kampanjer. “These two undefeated 122-pound champions will leave it all in the ring in front of the passionate Southern California fight fans on May 15. With two Mexican-warriors going toe-to-toe, this is a main event that you won’t want to miss a second of.”

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park will be open to fans in a limited capacity, with all guests remaining socially distanced and subject to local and state health guidelines throughout the event.

The Tijuana, Mexico native Nery (31-0, 24 KOs) became a two-division world champion in September as he won a wide unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Aaron Alameda to capture his WBC crown. The 26-year-old had held an 11-fight knockout streak entering that 122-pound title fight, establishing himself as a premier knockout artist at bantamweight during a run that included stoppages of former champions McJoe Arroyo and Juan Carlos Payano. Nery first became champion in 2017, when he went to Japan and stopped Shinsuke Yamanaka in his home country to capture the WBC bantamweight world title.

“This is one of the biggest fights of my career,” said Nery. “I am going to win this fight in spectacular fashion. I’m training hard every day to make sure I get the win on May 15. This is my time to make history for Mexico.”

The 24-year-old Figueroa (21-0-1, 16 KOs) returns to the ring after his most recent outing saw him stop Damien Vazquez in round 10 of their September 2020 clash. Figueroa applied his all-action style scoring knockouts over veteran contenders Moises Flores and Oscar Escandon to move his way up the 122-pound rankings. He captured the WBA’s interim super bantamweight title by stopping Yonfrez Parejo in April 2019, before eventually being elevated to “regular” champion. Figueroa has trained for this career-defining bout in Southern California, alongside his brother and former world champion Omar Figueroa.

“Training camp out here in California with Joel Diaz has been amazing," sa Figueroa. “I’m in tremendous shape and I’ll be ready to go on May 15. This is really one of the best training camps of my career. I know Nery is a tough fighter, maybe my toughest test to date. Jeg er 24 nå, so it’s time for me to start fighting these world class fighters and prove to myself that I belong in there with the best fighters. I know Stephen Fulton is lined up for the winner of this fight, but I’m preparing 110% for Nery. I know he’s not just any fighter, so I’m doing everything I can to come away with the win on May 15.”

Ranked in the top five by all four sanctioning bodies at super bantamweight, Roman (27-3-1, 10 KOs) will look to continue on his path back toward another world title when he steps in the ring on May 15. The 30-year-old from Los Angeles most recently won an exciting 12-round unanimous decision over former champion Juan Carlos Payano last September. Roman first became world champion in 2017, when he stopped Shun Kubo for the WBA title. Roman would go on to unify titles by beating TJ Doheny for his IBF strap in 2019, before losing a narrow split decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020.

“I’m delighted to be fighting once again and can’t wait to step into the ring May 15 på SHOWTIME,” said Roman. “Ricardo Espinoza is a very tough fighter with a lot of heart. I know this fight is going to be another war and I’m fully prepared to go to battle. I’ve stayed in shape since my last fight, so fans can expect to see me throw a lot of punches. I’m going to make this fight a classic Mexican showdown.”

The 23-year-old Espinoza (25-3, 21 KOs) has fought professionally since 2015 and has won 15 av hans siste 16 fights heading into May 15. Fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico, Espinoza dropped a bantamweight interim title fight to current world champion John Riel Casimero in 2019 via a 12th round knockout in a fight that was virtually tied on the cards. Espinoza bounced back with two straight victories, including his most recent triumph, a unanimous decision win over previously unbeaten Brandon Valdes last August.

“I’m training as hard as I ever have for this opportunity on May 15,” said Espinoza. “I feel strong and prepared for anything Roman is going to throw at me. I know that he’s an accomplished fighter, but I have all of the tools to be victorious and win an exciting fight that the fans are going to love.”

Et Mayweather Promotions-prospekt fra Sacramento, Calif., Martínez (15-0, 11 KOs) har trent for denne kampen i Las Vegas, Nevada. The 23-year-old earned a career-best victory in his last outing, defeating veteran contender Claudio Marrero by unanimous decision in October on SHOWTIME. Tidligere, Martínez added three stoppage victories to his record in 2019 to run up a seven-fight knockout streak heading into the Marrero fight.

“I’ve felt great in camp and have already been preparing hard for this opponent,” said Martinez. “My last fight was an incredible experience. The biggest thing it taught me is just because you’re winning, don’t fall asleep at the wheel. That’s the same mentality I’m taking into this fight. I proved in my last fight that I can box and can hang with the best in the sport. This is a side many haven’t seen because I’ve been decapitating my previous opponents. The world is going to see how much versatility I carry in my skill set. Mai 15 is another day in the office, and it’s time to work!"

The Tijuana, Mexico native Burgos (34-4-2, 21 KOs) has faced an impressive resume of top fighters throughout his extensive career, dropping world title bouts to Mikey Garcia and Hozumi Hasegawa, in addition to a draw in a 130-pound title tilt against Roman Martinez. The 33-year-old ended up on the short end of decisions in challenges of unbeaten champion Devin Haney in 2018 and undefeated Hector Tanajara in January 2020. Sist, he won a unanimous decision over Juan Ramon Bernal in March 2020.

“This is another opportunity for me to show that I have a lot left to give in the ring,” says Burgos. “Martínez doesn’t have a strong chin, as everyone saw when he got dropped twice by Claudio Marrero in his last fight. I’ve been training hard and waiting for an opportunity like this. Fans can expect an explosive performance on May 15.”

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WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION DEONTAY WILDER SCORES HIGHLIGHT-REEL KNOCKOUT OF LUIS ORTIZ IN FOX SPORTS PBC PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS

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LAS VEGAS (November 24, 2019) – WBC tungvekt verdensmester Deontay “Bronse Bomber” Wilder continued his title reign with a one-punch knockout victory over Luis “King Kong” Ortiz in the seventh round of their rematch Saturday night that headlined a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Wilder made his 10th consecutive successful title defense, tying him with Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, Tommy Burns and Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko as the only heavyweight champions to achieve that feat.

I en omkamp av deres episke 2018 fight that saw Wilder rally back from nearly being stopped to knock out Ortiz in round 10, the fight again saw both men hold the momentum of the fight at different times.

Ortiz controlled much of the action of the fight as he sought to become the first Cuban heavyweight champion in history. Wilder was not very active in the early rounds, while Ortiz was able to effectively jab, move and throw overhand lefts to rack up rounds on the scorecard.

“With Ortiz, you can see why no other heavyweight wants to fight him,” Said Wilder. “He’s very crafty, he moves strategically and his intellect is very high. I had to measure him in certain places.”

Much of Wilder’s attack throughout the first six rounds was centered on his jab and a sweeping left hook that didn’t seem to land cleanly until early in round seven. With the seventh round waning, Wilder used a feint and a straight right cross to put Ortiz down, the first time he had been hurt at all in the fight.

“I had to go in and out and finally I found my measurement,” Said Wilder. “I saw the shot and I took it. My intellect is very high in the ring and no one gives me credit for me. I think I buzzed him with a left hook earlier in the round and I took it from there.”

While Ortiz was able to get to his feet, referee Kenny Bayless waived off the bout at 2:51 i den sjuende runden. Ortiz led on all three scorecards, by margins of 58-56 og 59-55 to ganger. Ifølge Compubox, Ortiz out landed Wilder 35 til 34, med en 28 til 17 advantage in power punches.

“This is boxing,” Said Ortiz. “I said that one of us was going to get knocked out and it wasn’t going to go 12 runder. I was clear headed when I hit the canvas. When I heard the referee say seven I was trying to get up, but I guess the count went a little quicker than I thought.

“This was a great fight and I thought I was clearly winning,” continued Ortiz. “I got caught with a big shot and I have to give Deontay Wilder a lot of credit. I knew my movement was giving him problems. I landed some big shots and I thought I had him hurt. I thought I was up by the count and could have continued.”

In the ring following the fight, Ortiz asserted that he will continue his quest for a heavyweight championship.

“Deontay showed great will and I’m not ashamed with my performance,” Said Ortiz. “I know I can beat anyone in the heavyweight division. My career is not over. I’m going to work my way back into a big fight.”

Etter kampen, Wilder told FOX Sports’ Heidi Androl that his goal is to unify the heavyweight division and become undisputed champion.

“Neste, we have Tyson Fury in the rematch,” said Wilder.” It’s scheduled for February, so we’ll see. Deretter, I want unification. I want one champion, one face and one heavyweight champion – Deontay Wilder. The heavyweight division is too small, there should be one champion and it’s Deontay Wilder.”

I co-main event, Lion “Jordskjelv” Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KOs) became a four-division world champion by capturing the WBA Super Featherweight with a unanimous decision over Miguel Flores (24-3, 12 KOs).

“Winning this title means the world to me,” sa Santa Cruz. “This is all for the fans who support me. I didn’t feel myself today and didn’t perform the way I wanted to. I’m going to get back in the gym and get a big fight in 2020.”

The action began to heat up in round three, as Santa Cruz began to find a home for his straight right hand that would help him control much of the remainder of the fight. Flores adjusted and used more movement to try to counteract Santa Cruz’s aggression and also focused on countering those right hands with body shots.

“I’m glad I got the victory,” sa Santa Cruz. “Miguel is a good fighter, he gave me a tough fight and he proved he’s not a pushover. We put on a great battle.”

“It was a good fight and I showed I belong at this level,” said Flores. “I just went 12 rounds with Leo Santa Cruz. It’s not an accomplishment in itself but I slowed down his pace. Som jeg sa før, it’s not only about throwing punches, but it’s about ring IQ and I showed I have it.”

Despite Flores’ tactics, Santa Cruz was able to stay in control and frustrate his opponent. Flores was deducted a point by referee Tony Weeks in round eight due to excessive holding during the many exchanges.

Santa Cruz held the edge in punches landed at 253 til 222, while Flores threw more punches than Santa Cruz by a tally of 1024 til 907.

“It was a close fight and I didn’t think he was landing too much,” said Flores. “He was busy but he wasn’t landing too many shots. I landed cleaner harder shots but he was just busier.”

Flores continued to try to rough up Santa Cruz and accidentally hit him with a headbutt in the ninth round that opened up a cut over Santa Cruz’s left eye. The four-division champion was able to weather that cut and finished strong on his way to a unanimous decision by scores of 115-112 og 117-110 to ganger. Watch highlights HER.

“I want to stay at 130,” sa Santa Cruz. “We want the big fights in 2020. I want Gervonta Davis or Gary Russell Jr. I want to show the world I’m not scared of anybody.”

The pay-per-view also featured WBA Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa (20-0-1, 15 KOs) retaining his title with a split draw against former champion Juli Ceja (32-4-1, 28 KOs) etter 12 rounds of action.

“I think I did win the fight,” Said Figueroa. “He put on a lot of pressure, but I fought better in the early rounds and I finished strong.”

Figueroa started the fight in control, closing down the distance early and using his activity and combinations to take early control of the action. Ceja’s strategy early was to counter his charging opponent, but he soon picked up the aggression to not allow Figueroa’s offensive momentum to grow.

In the middle rounds, Ceja began taking control, landing the more powerful punches while Figueroa continued to come forward, but was not able to land anything that slowed Ceja’s offense. Watch highlights HER.

Figueroa was able to weather the storms in the middle rounds and make it to the late rounds where he again picked up the activity and body attack. He was able to bust Ceja’s lip throughout the action, causing it to swell and bleed.

The punch output was impressive from both fighters, with their 784 combined punches landed good for the fourth most in super bantamweight history, while their 2,811 punches thrown were the second highest, according to CompuBox. Figueroa earned a narrow 411 til 373 fordel i slag landet.

Etter 12 runder, dommerne’ totaler var 115-113 for Figueroa, 116-112 for Ceja and 114-114, which resulted in the split draw decision.

“This fight is for all of you fans who came here to see me,” said Ceja. “He was a man about it and he gave me the fight. I think I won, but I respect the judges’ beslutning. I’ll definitely run it back in a rematch.”

Ceja was not able to win the title after failing to make the 122-pound limit at Friday’s weigh-in.

“I basically fought a person in a weight class above mine tonight,” Said Figueroa. “I’m pretty sure if he weighed 122, it wouldn’t even be a close fight. We have to run the rematch back but he better make the weight.”

The pay-per-view opener saw Mexico’s Eduardo Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) deliver an impressive fourth-round TKO victory over previously unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy (15-1-1, 7 KOs) in their featherweight rematch. Watch the highlightHER

“I said before the fight, I wasn’t going to let it go to the judges,” said Ramirez. “The first fight wasn’t a draw. I worked very hard for this and it turned out how I wanted today. I felt his punching power. Han er en god fighter. I came here to fight. Viva Mexico.”

The fight began tactically, with Barthelemy looking to use his reach advantage to work off of his jab, while Ramirez sought to work inside and deliver power punches. I runde tre, Ramirez began to break through Barthelemy’s defense with a series of hooks late in the round.

Ramirez continued to come forward in round four, pressing Barthelemy and finding additional cracks in his defense. Late in the round, Ramirez broke through with a glancing right hook that he followed up with a perfect straight left that put Barthelemy down.

While Barthelemy was able to get to his feet, referee Russell Mora waived off the bout at 2:59 of the fourth round. Ramirez held a 73 til 52 fordel i slag landet, Inkludert 27 in round three and 31 in round four.

“I’ve got no excuses,” Said Barthelemy. “The better man won tonight. I had a great camp and I was feeling good. But when I got out there I wasn’t really feeling my best. I turned around to try to walk around and get my feet under me after the knockdown. I wasn’t trying to stop the fight or anything and I thought I could continue. Now I just have to live with it and come back.”

FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Prelims on FS2 and FOX Deportes saw sensational 17-year-old prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. (3-0, 3 KOs) deliver a stoppage of Marklin Bailey (6-6, 4 KOs) 2:31 into the second round of their welterweight affair. Mer, rising super lightweight prospect Omar Juarez (6-0, 4 KOs) droppet Kevin Shacks (3-5-3, 3 KOs) three times on his way to a TKO victory 1:59 into round six.

Additional prelims fights featured Tennessee’s Dustin Long (3-1-2, 3 KOs) scoring a knockout of Marsellos Wilder (5-2, 2 KOs) with a left hook that ended the fight 1:51 into the fourth round. Watch the highlight HER. The opening bout of prelims saw Ukraine’s Viktor Slavinskyi (11-0-1, 6 KOs) earn a unanimous decision over Mexico’s Rigoberto Hermosillo (11-2-1, 8 KOs) after six rounds of super featherweight action by scores of 60-54, 59-55 og 58-56.

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LEO SANTA CRUZ LOS ANGELES WORKOUT QUOTES & BILDER

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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, November 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 (November 13, 2019) – Three-division world champion Lion “Jordskjelv” Santa Cruz showed off his skills at a media workout in Los Angeles Wednesday as he prepares to battle Miguel “El Michoacan” Blomster for the vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title on Saturday, November 23 in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Pay-View co-main event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The pay-per-view begins at 9 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT and is headlined by boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world champion Deontay “Bronse Bomber” 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.

“I feel really good right now. 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 “Bronse Bomber” Wilder defending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz Saturday, November 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View action live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Three-division champion Leo “Jordskjelv” 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 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT and also features undefeated rising star Brandon “The Heartbreaker” 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 & BILDER – WBC Heavyweight World Champion Wilder Shows Talents In & Out of The Ring Ahead of Highly Anticipated Rematch Against Cuban Slugger Luis Ortiz Saturday, November 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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TUSCALOOSA, AL. (Oktober 24, 2019) – WBC tungvekt verdensmesterDeontay “Bronse Bomber” Wilder is deep into training camp as he prepares for his blockbuster rematch against Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz taking place Saturday, November 23 in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Nylig, Wilder showed his talents in front of the camera filming the fight commercial for his highly anticipated showdown. The spot can be watched HER 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 pm. OG.

“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.”

Billetter til dette arrangementet, which is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased atwww.mgmgrand.com eller 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 “Bronse Bomber” Wilder defending his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban slugger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz Saturday, November 23 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View action live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Three-division champion Leo “Jordskjelv” 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 pm. ET / 6 pm. PT and also features undefeated rising star Brandon “The Heartbreaker” 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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