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CASEY “LADY HAWAIIANER PUNCH” MORTON BEHÄLT WBO ASIA PACIFIC FLYWEIGHT TITEL MIT GETEILTER ENTSCHEIDUNG BEI



SAN FRANCISCO, SOWIE (März 26, 2019) – Letzte Nacht im Okada Manila Hotel and Casino in Paranaque City, Philippinen, Das weibliche Fliegengewicht von Prince Ranch Boxing Casey “Lady Hawaiian Punch” Morton (8-1-3, 1 KO), behielt ihren WBO-Titel im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum mit einem Split-Decision-Sieg über Japans Chie Higano (8-8-1, 2 KOs). Scorecards lesen 94-96 für Higano und 97-93, 96-94 für Morton.

“Ich fühlte mich gut, wieder ins Fliegengewicht zu kommen,” sagte Casey Morton, “Ich habe das Gefühl, dass dies das Gewicht ist, mit dem ich meinen Lauf zum WM-Titel machen kann. Higano war eine sehr harte Gegnerin und ich habe großen Respekt vor ihr. Es ist sehr schwierig, im Ausland zu gewinnen, aber ich habe es geschafft. Jetzt ist es mein Ziel, den WBO-Weltmeistertitel zu erobern. Ich hoffe, dass ich bis Ende des Jahres meine Chance bekomme.”

“Casey ist ein natürliches Fliegengewicht und sie ist am besten, wenn sie mit diesem Gewicht kämpft,” sagte der Manager Greg Hannley vonPrince Ranch Boxen. “Für sie ist es einfach unglaublich, auf die Philippinen zu gehen und einen weiteren monumentalen Sieg zu holen. Ein Weltmeistertitel geschossen in 2019 ist etwas, was ich sehen kann?. Ich weiß, dass sie bereit ist, Weltmeisterin zu werden.”

Morton, wer ist ausgebildet von Nonito Donaire Sr., glaubt, dass sie das perfekte Team hat, um ihre Karriere auf die nächste Stufe zu heben.

“Mit Nonito Donaire Sr. als mein Trainer, Ich glaube, er ist die richtige Person, um mich als Trainer zum Weltmeister zu machen,” Morton Fortsetzung. “Außerdem, mein Manager Greg Hannley stellt alles bereit, was ich für diese großen Kämpfe brauche, als auch Victor Conte wer steht mir bei jedem schritt im rücken. Das Team, das ich jetzt habe, ist das beste im Boxen und ich bin dankbar für all ihre Unterstützung. Gemeinsam werden wir nach oben.”


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DANNY GARCIA VS. ADRIAN GRANADOS LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS – Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, April 20 von Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien


Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, April 20 von Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien

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LOS ANGELES (März 19, 2019) – Der ehemalige Zwei-Teilung Weltmeister Danny “Schnell” Garcia und erfahrener Anwärter Adrian Granados previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, April 20 von Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.

Karten für das Live-Event, die durch TGB Promotions und Mayweather Promotions wird gefördert, in Verbindung mit DSG Promotions, sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets können an AXS.com oder am Dignity Health Sports Park Abendkasse erworben werden von 10:00 a.m. bis 6:00 p.m.

Die April- 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr.. Annahme Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battling Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:

DANNY GARCIA

I’ve been training hard. I’ve seen Granados fight a few times and I know what he can do. I’m excited to be back in Los Angeles, because this is where the stars fight. This is another fight that can get me to where I want to go in my career.

My mentality is that I have to stop Granados. Nobody has stopped him and I have to do that to make a statement. He’s never fought a counter puncher like me and I’m definitely the hardest puncher he’s faced. I’m going to showcase everything to get the stoppage.

This is another fight for my legacy. There have been a lot of great fights in my career and this is another important one for me. Ich weiß, er kommt, zu kämpfen, but I’m looking to make this one of my easiest wins.

He’s a tough and aggressive fighter who likes to throw a lot of punches. Er ist hungrig, and that’s the type of guy that you have to watch out for. I’ve got to handle my business against Granados before I look to any bigger fights.

This is a big platform for me to perform on. I’m going to show the world why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.

I plan on winning with style. I’m going to bring a lot of skill, a lot of will, a lot of power and I’m going to entertain my fans. April 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'

ADRIAN GRANADOS

“Das wird ein großer Kampf werden. We’re two fighters who bring it. I’m coming for a victory in dominating fashion. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a while now.

I haven’t had the easiest road and that’s why I’m looking to get my respect in this fight. I’m looking forward to this. It’s going to be a barnburner. Möge der Beste gewinnen.

If he’s underestimating me it will definitely be a big mistake on his part. I don’t think he will though. I think he realizes now he’s in for a fight. If he didn’t know me before, he does now. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind April 20.

I was never taken care of coming up. I always had to work harder to get to where I’m at. Danny and I basically had the same accolades in the amateurs, and I always gave him kudos for what he’s done in his whole career, but he doesn’t know what I’ve gotten through to get here.

I’m coming to get my respect in this fight. I’m going to make Danny fight and see what he’s made of. I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder but being able to take out a fighter like Danny is motivating me to another level.

TOM BROWN, Präsident der TGB Promotions

Premier Boxing Champions has made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and biggest fights to Southern California. We started with the Wilder vs. Fury heavyweight title fight downtown in December and we’re back again in April at the Dignity Health Sports Park. This is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the United States and we have a great show there on April 20.

Danny Garcia is a throwback fighter. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. At 140-pounds he took on the best in the division and never backed down from a challenge. Danny was a 2-1 underdog when he fought Lucas Matthysse, and we knew what happened after, he proved the doubters wrong. I’m so excited to have him back in California on this great card.

Adrian Granados could arguably be sitting up here with a record of 27-1, since all but one of his losses have been by split or majority decision, and usually it’s in his opponent’s backyard. He’s a battle-tested veteran who’s made a name for himself bringing action-packed fights to the fans. When we announced all the PBC on FOX fights, this is the one that I circled.

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of President of Mayweather Promotions

“Das wird ein toller Kampf werden. I’ve really been looking forward to this fight because I’ve known these guys for a long time. Styles make fights and in this particular matchup, we have two fighters who are all action.

Danny has shown that he’s an elite fighter, because he’s beaten a number of great world champions. Adrian Granados always comes to fight. He’s never ever in a boring fight. The styles mesh so well, with Danny being a world class counter-puncher and also being a superb boxer. Granados is going to force Danny to fight on the inside a lot more than usual.

I think this fight is going to bring the best out of both Danny and Adrian. They’ve both fought a number of very good fighters and been in involved in numerous debatable decisions. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.

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Mehrfach-Weltmeister Robert Guerrero & Der frühere Weltmeister im Federgewicht Jesus Cuellar betritt den Ring in separaten Spielen, um am Samstag eine gepackte Undercard anzuführen, März 9 im Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien


WBC-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Shawn Porter verteidigt seine erste Titelverteidigung gegen den obligatorischen Herausforderer Yordenis Ugas in Premier Boxing Champions auf FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event

CARSON, Calif. (März 4, 2019) – Mehrfacher Weltmeister Robert Guerrero kehrt in den Ring zurück, um Kolumbiens zu bekämpfen Hevinson Herrera in einem 10-Runden-Kampf im Weltergewicht, während der ehemalige Weltmeister im Federgewicht Jesus Cuellar Duelle Kolumbiens Carlos Padilla in einem Acht-Runden-Leichtgewichtskampf, um am Samstag eine volle Undercard anzuführen, März 9 im Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.


Die Veranstaltung wird von PBC in der Show FOX und FOX Deportes angeführt, in der der WBC-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht auftreten wird Shawn Porter seine erste Titelverteidigung in der Primetime gegen Pflichtherausforderer Yordenis Ugás im Hauptereignis der Sendung ab 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Im Fernsehen übertragene Vorrunden zu FS1 zeigen ungeschlagene Aussichten im Bantamgewicht Damien Vazquez kämpft gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juan Carlos Payano in einer Attraktion mit acht oder zehn Runden, während ungeschlagene Aussichten im Weltergewicht und 2016 Litauischer Olympiateilnehmer Eimantas Stanionis wird das Gesicht einmal geschlagen Sammy Figueroa in einem acht Runden Showdown in der Fernsehsendung ab 6:30 p.m. UND / 3:30 p.m. PT.

Mit anderen undercard Aktion, ungeschlagen leichte Rolando Romero (7-0, 6 KOs) erfüllt Nicolas A. Velazquez (10-4, 3 KOs) in einem Vier- oder Sechsrunden-Match, das der TV-Swing-Kampf in der FOX-Sendung sein wird und ungeschlagen im Federgewicht Isaac avelar(15-0, 10 KOs) Auseinandersetzungen mit Platzhalterbild für Juan Antonio Lopez (12-5, 4 KOs) in einem Spiel mit sechs oder acht Runden, das der TV-Swing-Kampf der FS1-Vorrundenübertragung sein wird.

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Der 35-jährige Guerrero (34-6-1, 19 KOs) hat eine reiche Karriere voller faszinierender Matches gegen einige der besten Boxer dieser Generation – Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia – und hat Titel im Federgewicht gewonnen, Superfedergewicht, leicht und welterleicht. Kampf aus Gilroy, Kalifornien, er wird es mit Herrera aufnehmen (24-16-1, 18 KOs) nach einem KO-Sieg über Adam Mates im Dezember.

Cuellar (28-3, 21 KOs), wer kommt aus Buenos Aires, Argentinien, gewann einen vorläufigen Titel im Federgewicht, indem er Claudio Marrero besiegte 2013 das wurde schließlich zum regulären Titel, da er fünf erfolgreiche Verteidigungen machte. Er verlor den Titel im nächsten Jahr mit einer Split-Decision-Niederlage gegen Abner Mares und folgte im letzten April mit einem TKO-Verlust in einem Junioren-Leichtgewichts-Meisterschaftsspiel gegen Gervonta Davis. Der 33-jährige Cuellar versucht, wieder in die Weltmeisterschaft einzusteigen, muss aber zuerst an Padilla vorbeikommen (16-9-1, 10 KOs).

In anderen Undercard-Kämpfen ungeschlagen im Superfedergewicht Viktor Slavinskyi (7-0-1, 4 KOs) nimmt Mexikos Engel Morrell (11-11-2, 4 KOs) in einem Sechs-Runden-Match, Super Federgewicht Aussicht Jose Perez (6-1, 2 KOs) Schlachten Carlos Trevino (6-13-1, 1 KO) in einem Vier-Runden-Kampf, ungeschlagener Superleichtgewichtler Ruben Rodriguez (4-0, 2 KOs) erfüllt Jeremia de Los Santos von Brownsville, Texas, der sein Profidebüt im Vierrunden-Kampf geben wird.

Abgerundet wird die Aktion durch eine ungeschlagene superleichte Aussicht Justin Cardonaduellieren Phillip Grenzen in einer Vier-Runden-Affäre, und ein Paar Leichtgewichte werden ihre Profi-Debüts geben als David Gomez von Huntington Park, Kalifornische Schlachten George Carranza in einem Vier-Runden-Kampf und Gabriel Muratalla von Fontana, Kalifornien springt ein für einen Vier-Runden-Leichtgewichtskampf gegen Bryann Perez.

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Der ungeschlagene Damien Vazquez im Bantamgewicht trifft auf den ehemaligen Champion Juan Carlos Payano & Steigende Aussichten im Weltergewicht & 2016 Der litauische Olympiateilnehmer Eimantas Stanionis kämpft am Samstag gegen den einst geschlagenen Sammy Figueroa, März 9 in Premier Boxing Champions Prelims auf FS1


Beginnend an 6:30 p.m. UND / 3:30 p.m. PT Von
Dignity Health Sportpark in Carson, Calif.

WBC-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Shawn Porter macht den ersten Platz
Titelverteidigung gegen Pflichtherausforderer Yordenis Ugas in
Premier Boxing Champions auf FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event

CARSON, Calif. (Februar 19, 2019) – Unbesiegt Bantamgewicht Aussicht Damien Vazquez kämpft gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juan Carlos Payano in einer Acht- oder Zehn-Runden-Attraktion während ungeschlagener Aussichten im Weltergewicht und 2016 Litauischer OlympiateilnehmerEimantas Stanionis wird das Gesicht einmal geschlagen Sammy Figueroa in einem Acht-Runden-Kampf bei den Premier Boxing Champions Prelims am FS1 Samstag, März 9 live aus dem Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, Kalifornien.

Vorrunden beginnen um 6:30 p.m. UND / 3:30 p.m. PT und führen in eine PBC auf FOX und FOX Deportes Show, die vom WBC Weltergewicht Weltmeister angeführt wird Shawn Porter seine erste Titelverteidigung in der Primetime gegen PflichtherausfordererYordenis Ugás.

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Geboren in Colorado und Ausbildung in Las Vegas, Vazquez (14-0, 7 KOs) ist der jüngere Bruder des ehemaligen dreimaligen Meisters Israel Vazquez. Der 21-Jährige kämpft seither professionell 2013 und holte zwei Siege in 2018. Zuletzt gewann er seinen ersten 10-Runden-Kampf mit einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über den damals ungeschlagenen Luis Gollindano im vergangenen April.

Payano (20-2, 9 KOs) wurde Weltmeister in 2014 als er Anselmo Moreno durch technische Entscheidung besiegte, bevor er verteidigte und dann den Titel in zwei aufregenden Kämpfen gegen Rau’shee Warren verlor. Ursprünglich aus der Dominikanischen Republik, aber Training in Miami, Payano erzielte drei Siege in Folge, bevor er im vergangenen Oktober eine Titelherausforderung gegen die ungeschlagene Naoya Inoue verlor.

Nachdem er seine Heimat Litauen bei der 2016 Olympiade, Stanionis (7-0, 5 KOs) nach Südkalifornien umgezogen, wo er trainiert hat, während er seinen ungeschlagenen Rekord zusammenstellte. Der 24-Jährige hat sich beim letzten Mal im Wettbewerb verbessert und dominierte den harten Veteranen Levan Ghvamichava, um im vergangenen August eine einstimmige Entscheidung über acht Runden auf FS1 zu erhalten.

Der 28-jährige Figueroa (11-1, 4 KOs) kehrt zum ersten Mal seit dem Sieg über Ismay Eynullayev im März wieder in Aktion 2017. Der puerto-ricanische Kämpfer hatte Siege gegen die zuvor ungeschlagenen Gegner Javontae Starks und Fernando Paliza eingefahren, bevor er im Mai seine einzige Niederlage gegen Miguel Cruz erlitt 2016.

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FRANCISCO ‘CHIASANTANA TO MAKE PBC DEBUT


WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER ADDED TO THE TELEVISED UNDERCARD OF PORTER VS. UGASLIVE ON FOXMARCH 9TH



Ventura, Kalifornien: Februar 18, 2019


Francisco ‘Chia’ Santana (25-6-1, 12 KOs) wird seine PBC debut on the televised undercard of the WBC Welterweight World Championship Fight zwischen Shawn Porter und Yordenis Ugás weiterleben Fuchs auf March 9th im Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.


Santana will face Arizona’s Abel Ramos (23-3-2, 18 KOs) in what promises to be an action packed battle between two aggressive fighters both coming off victories, with the winner in line to face an opponent from PBC’s deep welterweight stable later this year.


Santana, who is coming off one of the biggest upsets of 2018 wenn er besiegt Olympiasieger und WM-Herausforderer, Felix Diaz, is currently ranked #14 in der WBC.


It’s crazy how much can change in a year.” erklärt, Santana.


Last year at this time I was coming off back to back controversial losses that I felt I had won. My promoter had dropped me. I couldn’t find a fight. I had been out of the ring for a year. It looked like my career was over. I actually landed the Diaz fight because a friend entered me in an online contest to be an alternate fighter for a WBC tournament. The fans voted me in and when a fighter was injured, I was bumped up into the main tournament. I knew no one was giving me a chance to beat Diaz who was the favorite to win the whole tournament but when I’m overlooked that’s when I’m the most dangerous. The win landed me in the WBC’s Top 15 rankings allowing me to now be able to fight for their world title. I believe I am only one or two fights away from that opportunity and no one is going to stand in my way.


Having worked with several promoters throughout his 14 jährigen beruflichen Laufbahn, Santana is happy to be featured on a major Premier Boxing Champions Ereignis.


The amount of world class welterweights that PBC has is unreal, einschließlich 4 von der 5 current world champions. It’s literally a who’s who of the division. I’m beyond excited to be able to make my PBC debut on Fox in primetime on the undercard of the WBC welterweight title fight. I have nothing but respect for a fellow hard working fighter like Ramos and I expect a war but I intend to make a statement on March 9th and come out victorious.


Santana, a Santa Barbara native who lives and trains in Ventura, California atKnuckleHeadz Boxing Gym with trainer, Joseph “HossJanik, is a favorite amongst hardcore boxing fans for his relentless in ring style and his fight anyone, irgendwo, anytime attitude that has seen him give multiple future world champions all they could handle. Außerdem, he’s widely considered one of the friendliest fighters in the entire sport.


I follow the golden rule. Treat others how you want to be treated. I’m a boxer but I’m a also massive boxing fan. Nothing is better than going to the fights and talking boxing with other fans. I’m no different than them. I wake up and run. I go to work all day with an hour commute back and forth. I hit the gym at night. I spend what little time I have left with my family. Then I go to sleep exhausted. I haven’t caught many breaks in this sport but I still haven’t given up on my dream of being a world champion. In life or in boxing, my motto is train, Kampf, Sieg. I think that’s something everyone can relate to.
FRANCISCO ‘CHIASANTANA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS


Former WBA International Champion
Has wins over 4 former world champions and challengers
Has a draw against world title challenger, Julian Williams
Has gone the distance with world champions like Jermell Charlo
Has taken the “Die” von 3 different prospects including Eddie Gomez
His 1st round KO of undefeated Kendal Mena was ESPN’s #2 Play of the Day

Veteran Contender Andrzej Fonfara Withdraws from Fight Against Edwin Rodriguez Slated for Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX deportiert Samstag, März 9 im Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien

Hard-Hitting Abel Ramos and Battle-Tested Francisco Santana Step In for All-Action Welterweight Showdown In Co-Feature

WBC-Weltmeister im Weltergewicht Shawn Porter macht den ersten Platz

Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas In

Main Event – Der Versicherungsschutz beginnt am 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

CARSON, CALIF. (Februar 14, 2019) – Veteran contender and two-time title challenger Andrzej Fonfara has withdrawn from his match against Edwin Rodriguez that was scheduled to be part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, März 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, Kalifornien.

Stepping in as the replacement co-feature is a 10-round, all-action welterweight showdown between hard-hittingAbel Ramos und kampferprobtenFrancisco “Aktie” Santana. Der Versicherungsschutz beginnt bei 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and is headlined by WBC Welterweight World ChampionShawn Portermaking his first title defense in primetime against mandatory challengerYordenis Ugas.

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The 31-year-old Fonfara announced that he is retiring from boxing, prompting him to withdraw from the fight against Rodriguez on Wednesday.

There is no more enthusiasm and above all no more of the motivation and adrenaline that gave me the desire to go into the ring and compete,” Fonfara said. “Ich bin Gesund. Everything is okay. But I no longer have the heart for boxing.

Ramos (23-3-2, 18 KOs) has put together four technical knockout victories since losing a hard-fought majority decision to welterweight contender Jamal James in front of Jameshometown crowd in Minneapolis on April 13, 2018. The 27-year-old from Casa Grande, Arizona proved against James that he’s a formidable opponent for anyone in the 147-pound division.

Santana (25-6-1, 12 KOs) needs an impressive victory over Ramos to remain a force in the welterweight division. The 31-year-old Santana of Santa Barbara, California is coming off a majority decision over the always-tough Felix Diaz and owns victories over then unbeaten fighters Eddie Gomez and Kendal Mena.

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GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.


Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora

Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener

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CARSON, Calif., (Februar 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
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Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 KOs) down to his knees.

Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Er sagte. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 Gegner, verbunden an 50 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,“ sagte Ruiziz. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Ich bin bereit.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. "Ja, mein herr. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”

In der Ko-Funktion, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 KOs) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KOs). Der Stillstand kam 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge, einschließlich 37 von 58 (64 Prozent) in the fourth and final round.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,“, sagte Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 Pfund. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

Er fügte hinzu: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Er sagte. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Er sagte. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

In der Sendung Opener, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KOs) in einem 10-Runden leichten Anfall. Alle drei Richter erzielten den Kampf 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Masse, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 Runde.

"(The knock down) was correct,“Sagte Fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Er sagte. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

At the midway point of the fight, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 von 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 von 317 Für nur 19 Prozent. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,“Sagte Fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 KOs) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KOs) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 KOs) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KOs) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy® Der preisgekrönte Reporter Jim Gray, Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood als inoffizieller Torschütze am Ring, und der weltbekannte Ringansager Jimmy Lennon Jr.. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., mit Bob Dunphy Regie.

Showtime Championship Boxing triple Samstag wird am Montag wiedergeben zu können 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. HUGO RUIZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS


Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions

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/Mayweather Promotions

LOS ANGELES (Februar 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis und Ex-Weltmeister Hugo Ruiz went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif. und präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Unbesiegt superleichten Mario Barrios will be facing Mexico’s Richard Zamora, while former world champion Javier Fortuna will step in against lightweight contender Sharif Bogere as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President Floyd Mayweather. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

GERVONTA DAVIS

I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“Trainingslager war großartig. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. Samstag Nacht, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.

HUGO RUIZ

I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Ich werde alles in den Ring zu verlassen. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, aber er mich nicht einschüchtern. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.

MARIO BARRIOS

This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. If he wants a war, I’ll give him a war.

RICHARD ZAMORA

I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. Debüt. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.

JAVIER FORTUNA

I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.

SHARIF BOGERE

We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Präsident von Mayweather Promotions

It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions

We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. When it comes to excitement, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. Meiner Meinung nach, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.

SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, Präsident Sampson Boxen

It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Vertrauen Sie mir,, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. RUIZ
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februar 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

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ERICKSON LUBIN TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS


Super Welterweight Contender Takes on Former World Champion Ishe Smith This Saturday in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN Action From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions

Digital Presentation Streams Live on SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page Beginning
bei 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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LAS VEGAS (Februar 5, 2019) – Super welterweight contender Erickson Lubin will enter the ring under the guidance of coach Kevin Cunningham for the first time when he steps into the ring this Saturday against former world champion Ische Smith im Rahmen SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The digital presentation will stream on the Showtime Sport YouTube-Kanal und Showtime Boxing Facebook-Seite beginnend an 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and will also feature a showdown between super lightweights Juan Heraldez and Eddie Ramirez, all leading up to that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event. The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT headlined by super featherweight world champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

Lubin will fight for the second time since losing his first world title challenge to Jermell Charlo in 2017, and for the first time with his new coach. The Orlando-native began training camp in West Palm Beach, but has been training in Las Vegas for the last month since the team moved west to finish the training camp for Adrien Broner’s fight against Manny Pacquiao.

Here is what Lubin had to say about Saturday’s fight and more:

On his matchup against Ishe Smith:

Ishe Smith has been in the ring with the best of them and he’s never been stopped. He knows how to fight and I’m expecting him to be at this best. I will have to dictate the pace right from the opening bell. My goal is to be the first person to take him out, but if it goes the distance, I’m okay with that as well. I’m going to win this fight and win it impressively.

On training with new coach Kevin Cunningham:

Kevin is a no-nonsense type of guy. He’s going to tell you the truth if you like it or not. If I’m doing something wrong in his eyes, he’s going to speak on it right away. He’ll do the same if I’m doing something right, so I like his style of training and I’m learning more each day we are together. This will be our first fight together and I’m excited to get back in the ring. We have a nice game plan in place that we will execute on fight night.

On training in Las Vegas for the first time in his career:

Training in Las Vegas is no joke, because we are training in higher elevation than what I’m used to in Florida. Getting away from the distractions at home has been relaxing. I’ve been getting great sparring and my timing is right on point. Las Vegas is definitely the place to be for high level sparring and training.

On fighting in Southern California for the second time in his career:

I really like fighting on the west coast. The fans are great, and the weather is beautiful. I know we’ll be fighting outdoors so I’m looking forward to that. Everyone knows this venue has hosted some really good fights. I’m looking to steal the show on Saturday night.

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. RUIZ
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februar 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

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MARIO BARRIOS TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS


Unbeaten Super Lightweight Barrios Takes on Mexico’s
Richard Zamora Live on SHOWTIME® This Saturday From
Dignity Health Sportpark in Carson, Calif. & Presented By
Premier Boxing Champions

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OAKLAND, Calif. (Februar 4, 2019) – Undefeated super lightweight contender Mario Barrios will look to continue his push toward a world title shot when he faces Mexico’s Richard Zamora (19-2, 12 KOs) live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Februar 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif, und präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions.

The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and is headlined by super featherweight world champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.

The 23-year-old from San Antonio can increase his knockout streak to seven on February 9, all since he moved up to 140-pounds. Here is what Barrios (22-0, 14 KOs) had to say about his upcoming matchup and more from training camp in Oakland, Calif.:

On his matchup with Richard Zamora:

Zamora is my toughest opponent to date in my opinion. He’s won his last five fights, so I know he’s coming into this fight with a lot of confidence. He has power in both hands and he’s very tough. But I’m going into this fight with a lot of confidence myself. This is going to be a war and one I’m looking forward to. I have no doubt in my mind that I’m going to come out on top.

Auf seinem letzten Trainingslager:

Camp started back home with my dad Martin and he really got me ready before I left for California. I’ve spent the last six weeks training in the Bay Area with Virgil Hunter. I’ve also been training with Victor Conte and Remi Korchemny at the SNAC facility. Jetzt, my body is in the best shape of my life. I got good sparring with Devin Haney and a few other top-level fighters. All the hard work is almost done. We have one week left and then its fight week. Virgil and I are working great together and I’m ready to go.

On fighting in the co-main event on SHOWTIME:

I’m very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME on a big card once again, this time in the co-main event. I’m going to bring a lot of excitement to those watching on TV. My style is fan-friendly and everyone tuning in is going to see the next superstar in boxing. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity fighting on the big stage.

On when he’ll be fighting for a world title:

I’m currently ranked No. 1 in der WBA, so I know a world title shot is very close. Jetzt, my main focus is defeating Zamora. I must get past this fight and then it’s time to face all the top guys in the super lightweight division. I’m looking to be in a world title fight sometime this year.

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ÜBER DAVIS VS. RUIZ
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februar 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

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