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Tus “LADY HAWAIIAN PUNCHMORTON RETAINS WBO ASIA PACIFIC FLYWEIGHT TITLE WITH SPLIT DECISION



San Francisco, XWS LI (Lub peb hlis ntuj 26, 2019)Last night at the Okada Manila Hotel and Casino in Paranaque City, Philippines, Prince Ranch Boxing’s female flyweight Tus “Lady Hawaiian Punch” Morton (8-1-3, 1 KO), retained her WBO Asia Pacific title with a split decision victory over Japan’s Chie Higano (8-8-1, 2 Kos). Scorecards nyeem 94-96 for Higano and 97-93, 96-94 for Morton.

I felt good to come back down to flyweight,” hais tias Casey morton, “I feel this is the weight where I can make my run toward a world title. Higano was a very tough opponent and I have a lot of respect for her. It’s very difficult to get a win overseas but I was able to do it. Now my goal is to capture the WBO world title. I’m hoping to get my shot by the end of the year.

Casey is a natural flyweight and she is best when fighting at this weigh,” Tus Thawj Saib Xyuas Greg Hannley ntawmTub huabtais Ranch Boxing. “For her to go to the Philippines and pull off another monumental win is just amazing. A world title shot in 2019 is something I can see happening. I know she is ready to become a world champion.

Morton, who is trained by Noninito donaire sr., feels she has the perfect team in place to take her career to the next level.

With Nonito Donaire Sr. as my coach, I feel he’s the right person to make me into a world champion as a trainer,” Morton Continued. “Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, my manager Greg Hannley is providing everything I need for these big fights, raws li zoo raws li Victor suav who has my back every step of the way. The team I have in place now is the best in boxing and I’m grateful for all their support. Together we will go to the top.


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Danny Garcia VS. ADRIAN GRANADOS LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & DUAB – Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & Hma liab teb chaws nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si Hauv Carson, California


Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & Hma liab teb chaws nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si Hauv Carson, California

Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm Sean Michael Ham /
Mayweather Promotions


LOS ANGELES (Lub peb hlis ntuj 19, 2019) – Yav tas los ob-division lub ntiaj teb champion Danny “Swift” Garcia and veteran contender 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, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si Hauv Carson, California.

Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov patweather, Hauv kev koom nrog DSG kev txhawb nqa, yog on muag tam sim no. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. rau 6:00 p.m.

lub Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. kev noj nyob 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. I know he’s coming to fight, 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. Nws yog tshaib plab, 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. Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'

Adrian GRANADOS

“Qhov no yog mus yuav ib tug zoo sib ntaus. 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. Tej zaum yuav qhov zoo tshaj plaws txiv neej yeej.

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.

NTUAG Xim av, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm 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

“Qhov no yog mus yuav ib tug zoo kawg li kev sib ntaus. 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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Ntau-faib rau ntiaj teb kev yeej Robert Guerrero & Yav dhau los featherweight Ntiaj Teb Champance Yexus Cuallar nkag rau hauv lub nplhaib hauv kev sib cais los ua cov khoom ntim hauv hnub Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 Ntawm Digity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si hauv Carson, California


WBC Welterweight Ntiaj Teb Champions Shawn Fortter ua thawj lub npe tiv thaiv yordenis Champions ntawm FOX & Hma liab kev ua poob haujlwm tseem ceeb

Carson, California. (Lub peb hlis ntuj 4, 2019) – Ntau-faib faib thoob ntiaj teb tus yeej Robert Guerrero rov los rau lub nplhaib mus rau rog Colombia Hevinson Herrera nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round Welterweight sib ntau sib tw, Thaum yav dhau los featherweight Ntiaj Teb Sib Tw Yexus Cuellar Duels Colombia's Carlos Padilla nyob rau hauv yim-puag ncig lub ntsej muag sib tw los ua ib qho ntim hauv qab rau hnub Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 Ntawm Digity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si hauv Carson, California.


Qhov kev tshwm sim yog headlined los ntawm PBC thiab hma liab ua yeeb yam uas yuav pom WBC Welterweight ntiaj teb yeej Shawn Porter Ua nws thawj lub npe tiv thaiv hauv tam sim no tiv thaiv kev sib tw yuav tsum muaj Yordenis Ugas Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm kev tshaj tawm pib ntawm 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Hauv Televised Prelims ntawm FS1 qhov tshwj xeeb undefinwe bantamweight Damien Vazquez Sib ntaus sib tua qub Juan Carlos Payano nyob rau hauv yim lossis 10-round nyiam, Thaum lub sij hawm unbeaten welterweight tej yam kev cia siab thiab 2016 Lituanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis yuav fim ib zaug Siam Laj Chivrueroa Hauv yim puag ncig showdown ntawm tus telecast pib ntawm 6:30 p.m. THIAB / 3:30 p.m. PT.

Nyob rau hauv lwm yam undercard txiav txim, undefeated sib Rolando romero (7-0, 6 Kos) raws li Nicolas a. Velazquez (10-4, 3 Kos) Hauv plaub lossis rau-ncig kev sib tw uas yuav yog lub TV viav vias pout ntawm tus fox telecast thiab unbeaten featherweight Isaac Avelar(15-0, 10 Kos) clashes nrog Juan Antonio Lopez (12-5, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib rau rau lossis yim txoj kev sib tw uas yuav yog lub tv viav vias bout ntawm FS1 Prelims tshaj tawm.

Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm TGB Promotions, yog on muag tam sim no. Daim pib yuav raug muas ntawm AXS.com.

35-xyoo-laus guerrero (34-6-1, 19 Kos) muaj kev ua haujlwm nplua nuj uas muaj cov ntais ntawv tsis zoo rau qee qhov zoo tshaj plaws ntawm cov thawv ntawm tiam no – Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia – thiab tau yeej cov npe ntawm Featherweight, super featherweight, Kev yuag thiab welterweight. Sib ntaus tawm ntawm Gilroy, California, nws yuav noj rau ntawm herrera (24-16-1, 18 Kos) Ua raws li lub yeej knockout dua li Adam Mates nyob rau lub Kaum Ob Hlis.

Cuellar (28-3, 21 Kos), uas yog los ntawm Buenos Aires, Argentina, yeej ib nrab ntawm featherweight lub npe los ntawm kev swb Claudio Marlo hauv 2013 uas yog thaum kawg ua rau lub npe tsis tu ncua thaum nws ua tsib qhov kev tiv thaiv muaj kev vam meej. Nws poob lub npe xyoo tom ntej nrog kev txiav txim siab sib txawv ntawm cov tub ntxhais hluas ploj mus nrog TKO poob rau hauv Gervacka Davis Lub Plaub Hlis. Cov 33-xyoo-laus Cuellar tab tom nrhiav kom tau rov qab mus rau hauv lub ntiaj teb daim duab kab lus tab sis ua ntej yuav tau txais dhau PDilla (16-9-1, 10 Kos).

Hauv lwm cov hauv qab no tsis muaj kev sib tw Viktor Slavinskyi (7-0-1, 4 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob Mexico lub Angel Morrell (11-11-2, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug rau-round match, Super featherweight Jose Perez (6-1, 2 Kos) battles Carlos Trevino (6-13-1, 1 KO) in a four-round bout, unbeaten super hnav lub luag haujlwm Ruben Rodriguez (4-0, 2 Kos) raws li Yelemis de Los Santos ntawm Brownsville, Texas, Leej twg yuav ua nws cov kev ua yeeb yaj kiab pro hauv plaub-puag ncig.

Kev suav tawm qhov kev txiav txim yog unbeaten super hnav lub luag haujlwm Justin Cardonadueling Phillip ciaj ciam Hauv plaub-puag ncig ua ke, ntxiv rau ib khub ntawm lub teeb yuag yuav ua rau lawv cov kev debuts li David Gomez ntawm Huntington Park, Pelifornia kev sib ntaus sib tua George Carrana Hauv plaub-puag ncig sib ntaus thiab Gabriel muratalla ntawm fontana, California cov kauj ruam hauv rau plaub-lub teeb yuag sib ntaus sib tua Bryann Perez.

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Unbeaten Bantamweight Damien Vazquez yuav siv sijhawm ntawm tus qub yeej Juan Carlos payano & Nce weliswding welloct & 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Staniionis kev sib ntaus sib tua ib zaug-ntaus spamch formuero Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 Nyob rau hauv Premier Boxing Prins Prelims ntawm FS1


Pib thaum 6:30 p.m. THIAB / 3:30 p.m. Pt los ntawm
DUARITY Health Spell Park hauv Carson, California.

WBC Welterweight Ntiaj Teb Sib Tw ShawN Fairter ua thawj
Npe Defense tawm tsam cov neeg sib tw yordenis Umas nyob rau hauv
Premier Boxing Champions ntawm FOX & Hma liab kev ua poob haujlwm tseem ceeb

Carson, California. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 19, 2019) – Undefeated bantamweight prospect Damien Vazquez Sib ntaus sib tua qub Juan Carlos Payano nyob rau hauv yim lossis 10-round nyiam thaum unbeaten welterweight tej yam kev cia siab thiab 2016 Lituanian OlympianEimantas Stanionis yuav fim ib zaug Siam Laj Chivrueroa Hauv yim-puag ncig kev sib ntaus ntawm Premier Boxing Prins Prelims ntawm FS1 Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 Ua Neej Los Ntawm Qrisity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Parkas, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California.

Prelims pib ntawm 6:30 p.m. THIAB / 3:30 p.m. PT thiab coj mus rau hauv ib lub PBC ntawm Fox thiab FEOx kev ua yeeb yam hais tias yog headlined los ntawm WBC Wrterweight ntiaj teb yeej Shawn Porter Ua nws thawj lub npe tiv thaiv hauv tam sim no tiv thaiv kev sib tw yuav tsum muajYordenis Ugas.

Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm TGB Promotions, yog on muag tam sim no. Daim pib yuav raug muas ntawm AXS.com.

Yug los hauv Colorado thiab kev qhia hauv Las Vegas, Vazquez (14-0, 7 Kos) Puas yog tus kwv yau ntawm peb-lub sijhawm yeej cov neeg Ixayees Vazquez. Lub 21 xyoos-laus tau tawm tsam kev ua haujlwm txij li thaum 2013 thiab khaws ob lub yeej hauv 2018. Nws tsis ntev los no yeej tsis ntev los no nws thawj 10-puag ncig nrog kev txiav txim siab uas tsis paub txog luis gollindan lub Plaub Hlis.

Payano (20-2, 9 Kos) los ua tus yeej ntiaj teb nyob rau hauv 2014 Thaum nws swb Anselmo Moreno los ntawm kev txiav txim siab ua ntej kev tiv thaiv ua ntej kev tiv thaiv thiab tom qab ntawd losing lub npe nyob rau ib khub kev lom zem heev tiv thaiv Rau'shee Warren. Ameslikas los ntawm Dominican koom pheej, Tab sis kev kawm hauv Miami, Cov ntawv them ua ke muab ua ke peb-yeej yeej ua ntej poob lub npe kev sib tw rau unbeaten naoa hauv lub Kaum Hlis.

Tom qab sawv cev nws haiv neeg lithuania ntawm lub 2016 Olympics, Stanionis (7-0, 5 Kos) muab tso rau yav qab teb California uas nws tau cob qhia thaum nws sau cov ntaub ntawv sau tseg. Lub 24-xyoo-laus tau ib kauj ruam nyob rau hauv kev sib tw dhau sijhawm thiab tus tswv tawv tawv Leviab Levan Ghvamichava kom tau txais kev txiav txim siab yim-puag ncig lub yim hli ntuj dhau los ntawm FS1.

28-xyoo-laus figuero (11-1, 4 Kos) Rov qab los ua qhov kev txiav txim rau thawj zaug txij thaum swb inenullayev nyob rau hauv Lub Peb Hlis 2017. Tus Puerto Rican Rican Finer Up yeej dhau mus dhau ntawm yav dhau los unbeaten foes Javontae Starks ua ntej kev txom nyem tsuas yog swb rau Miguel Cruz hauv Tsib Hlis 2016.

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Francisco 'Chia’ Santana ua rau PBC ua ntej


Welterweight kev sib tw ntxiv rau hauv TV hauv xov tooj sab hauv porter vs. Umas – Nyob rau hma – Lub Peb Hlis 9



Sab laj, California: Lub ob hlis ntuj 18, 2019


Francisco 'Chia’ Santana (25-6-1, 12 Kos) yuav ua kom nws PBC Debut nyob rau hauv televised undercard ntawm lub WBC Welterweight Ntiaj Teb Championship Sib Tw ntawm Shawn Porter thiab Yordenis Ugas nyob rau Hma liab rau Lub Peb Hlis 9 Ntawm Digity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si hauv Carson, California.


Santana yuav fim Arizona's Anpee Ramos (23-3-2, 18 Kos) Nyob rau hauv dab tsi cog lus los ua ib qho kev txiav txim ntim sib ntaus sib tua ntawm ob kev sib ntaus sib tua sib tua ob zaug uas tau sib tw tawm, nrog tus yeej hauv kab rau ntsej muag ib tus nrog sib tw los ntawm PBC's Sib Sib ZogTus tseem ceeb tom qab xyoo no.


Santana, uas yog los tawm ib qho ntawm cov loj tshaj plaws ntawm 2018 Thaum nws swb Olympic kub medalist thiab Ntiaj Teb Lub Npe Sib Tw, Felix Diaz, yog tam sim no qeb #14 nyob rau hauv lub Qhov.


“Nws yog qhov vwm npaum li cas tuaj yeem hloov tau nyob rau hauv ib xyoos.” piav qhia, Santana.


“Xyoo tas los lub sijhawm no kuv tau rov qab los rov qab los ntawm kev poob qis uas kuv xav tias kuv tau yeej. Kuv tus neeg tshaj tawm tau poob kuv. Kuv nrhiav tsis tau kev sib ntaus. Kuv tau tawm ntawm lub nplhaib rau ib xyoos. Nws zoo li kuv txoj haujlwm dhau lawm. Kuv tau tsaws cov diaz sib ntaus vim tias ib tus phooj ywg tau sau kuv hauv kev sib tw online rau kev sib tw wbc. Tus kiv cua tau pom zoo kuv nyob rau hauv thiab thaum tus neeg tua rog tau raug mob, Kuv raug tsoo mus rau hauv lub ntsiab kev sib tw. Kuv paub tsis muaj leej twg tau muab lub caij nyoog yeej rau kuv uas yog qhov nyiam los yeej tag nrho cov kev sib tw tab sis thaum kuv txaus ntshai tshaj plaws. Qhov yeej tsaws kuv hauv WBC sab saum toj 15 Cov qeb duas tso cai rau kuv tam sim no muaj peev xwm tawm tsam rau lawv cov npe ntiaj teb. Kuv ntseeg tias kuv tsuas yog ib lossis ob qho kev sib ntaus deb ntawm lub sijhawm ntawd thiab tsis muaj leej twg yuav sawv hauv kuv txoj kev.”


Tau ua haujlwm nrog ob peb pab thoob plaws hauv nws 14 xyoo kev ua hauj lwm, Santana zoo siab tau tshaj tawm txog ib qho tseem ceeb Premier Boxing Champions kev tshwm sim.


“Tus nqi ntawm cov chav kawm thoob ntiaj teb welterweights uas PBC muaj tsis yog, kuj muaj 4 ntawm lub 5 Ntiaj teb tam sim no Champions. Nws cia ib tug uas tus uas muaj kev faib. Kuv zoo siab tshaj plaws los ua kom tau kuv lub PBC Demuted ntawm Fox hauv Primetime ntawm kev sib tw WBC WBC Welterweight Lub Npe Sib Tw. Kuv tsis muaj dab tsi tab sis hwm rau ib tus phooj ywg ua haujlwm sib zog sib luag tua thiab kuv cia siab tias muaj kev tsov rog tab sis kuv npaj siab yuav ua ib nqe lus rau lub Peb Hlis 9th thiab tawm los yeej xwb.”


Santana, Ib tug Santa Barbara haiv neeg uas nyob thiab tsheb ciav hlau hauv Ventura, California ntawmKnuckleheadz Boxing Gym Nrog tus kws qhia, Yauxej “Hau” Janik, yog qhov nyiam tshaj tawm hastcore boxing kiv cua rau nws relulless nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib style thiab nws cov neeg sib ntaus, nyob qhov twg, txhua lub sijhawm tus cwj pwm uas tau pom nws muab ntau lub ntiaj teb tseem ceeb hauv ntiaj teb txhua yam lawv tuaj yeem lis. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, nws tau dav suav ib qho ntawm cov phooj ywg zoo tshaj plaws hauv kev ua kis las tag nrho.


“Kuv ua raws li txoj cai golden. Kho lwm tus yuav ua li cas koj xav kom raug kho. Kuv yog neeg boxer tab sis kuv yog tus tseem muaj boxing boxing. Tsis muaj dab tsi zoo dua li mus rau kev sib ntaus thiab tham txog kev sib tw nrog lwm tus kiv cua. Kuv tsis txawv dua lawv. Kuv sawv thiab khiav. Kuv mus ua haujlwm txhua hnub nrog ib teev kev taug kev rov qab los. Kuv ntaus cov kis las thaum hmo ntuj. Kuv siv sijhawm dab tsi me me uas kuv tau sab laug nrog kuv tsev neeg. Tom qab ntawd kuv mus pw sab hauv. Kuv tsis tau ntes ntau qhov kev so hauv qhov kev ntaus pob ncaws pob no tab sis kuv tseem tsis tau muab kuv txoj kev npau suav ntawm kev ua tus yeej ntiaj teb. Hauv lub neej lossis hauv kev ntaus pob, kuv cov lus qhia yog tsheb ciav hlau, sib ntaus, yeej. Kuv xav tias yog ib yam uas txhua tus tuaj yeem cuam tshuam nrog.”
Francisco 'Chia’ Santana Cov Haujlwm Ua Haujlwm Highlights


Qub WBA thoob ntiaj teb tus yeej
Tau yeej lawm 4 Yav tas los Ntiaj Teb Champions thiab Cov Nyuaj
Muaj ib qho kos tawm tsam cov npe ntiaj teb, Julian Williams
Tau ploj mus deb nrog ntiaj teb champions zoo li jermanell charlo
Tau coj tus “Lub” los ntawm 3 Cov kev sib txawv, suav nrog EDDIE Gomez
Nws lub sijhawm puag ncig puag ncig ntawm undefe kendal mena yog ESPN's #2 Ua si hnub

Veteran Contender Andrzej Fonfara Withdraws from Fight Against Edwin Rodriguez Slated for Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 Ntawm Digity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si hauv Carson, California

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

WBC Welterweight Ntiaj Teb Sib Tw ShawN Fairter ua thawj

Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas In

Main tshwm sim – Kev pab them nqi pib ntawm 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Carson, California. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 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, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California.

Stepping in as the replacement co-feature is a 10-round, all-action welterweight showdown between hard-hittingAbel Ramos thiab sib ntaus sib tua-kuajFrancisco “Qhia” Santana. Kev Pab Nyiaj pib ntawm 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.

Daim pib Rau cov kev tshwm sim nyob, uas yog txhawb los ntawm TGB Promotions, yog on muag tam sim no. Daim pib yuav raug muas ntawm AXS.com.

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. “I am healthy. 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, California.


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

Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener

Watch The Encore Presentation Monday At 10 P.M. ET / PT
On SHOWTIME EXTREME®

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Carson, California., (Lub ob hlis ntuj 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.
Knockdown video highlight: https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t

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,"Nws hais tias. “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 tw, connected on 50 feem pua ​​ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches, 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,” Ruiz said. “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, Kuv npaj txhij.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. “Yes, txiv hlob. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”

Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, 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). Lub stoppage tuaj 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 feem pua ​​ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches, kuj muaj 37 ntawm 58 (64 feem pua) in the fourth and final round.

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

nws hais ntxiv: “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,"Nws hais tias. “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,"Nws hais tias. “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.”

Hauv kev hu xov tooj cua, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 Kos) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round sib bout. Tag nrho peb cov txiav txim tua nkag rau hauv lub sib ntaus 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, ntawm braintree, Pawg, 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 puag ncig.

"(The knock down) was correct,"Hais tias 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,"Nws hais tias. “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 ntawm 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 ntawm 317 for just 19 feem pua. 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,"Hais tias 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® award winning reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer 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., with Bob Dunphy directing.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on 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, California. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions

Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Dave Mandel/SHOWTIME

Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Sean Michael Ham
/Mayweather Promotions

LOS ANGELES (Lub ob hlis ntuj 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion 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® Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California. thiab los ntawm cov Premier Boxing Champions.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Undefeated super sib 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.

“Kev kawm camp tau zoo. 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. Hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, 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. Kuv yuav mus tawm txhua yam nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib. 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, tab sis nws tsis hem kuv. 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. Yog nws xav ua rog, 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. debut. 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.

FAIRIF 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, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm 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 ntawm 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. Nyob rau hauv kuv lub tswv yim, 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, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Sampson Boxing

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.

“Cia siab rau kuv, 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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ABOUT 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, Lub ob hlis ntuj 9 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv 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, California. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions

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

Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Team Lubin


Las Vegas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 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 Ishe Smith raws li ib feem ntawm SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The digital presentation will stream on the ShowTime Kev Ua Si YouTube channel thiab Showtime Boxing Facebook page pib thaum 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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ABOUT 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, Lub ob hlis ntuj 9 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv 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.

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, 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 & DUAB


Unbeaten Super Lightweight Barrios Takes on Mexico’s
Richard Zamora Live on SHOWTIME® This Saturday From
DUARITY Health Spell Park hauv Carson, California. & Qhia los ntawm
Premier Boxing Champions

Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Brett Ostrowski/Team Barrios

Oakland, California. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 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, Lub ob hlis ntuj 9 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California, thiab los ntawm cov 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, California.:

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.

Ntawm nws txoj kev cob qhia tsis ntev los no:

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. Txoj cai tam sim no, 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 nyob rau hauv lub WBA, so I know a world title shot is very close. Txoj cai tam sim no, 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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ABOUT 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, Lub ob hlis ntuj 9 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv 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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