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41-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Barrera needs to get past Sullivan Barrera to get world light heavyweight title shot

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Streaming live July 9th on DAZN from L.A.

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Los Angeles (June 28, 2021) – Undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight Champion and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), currently a highly ranked light heavyweight contender, will have a lot on the line July 9th against world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs), including world title fight implications and, ultimately, his boxing legacy,

Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.

To get a world light heavyweight title shot against any of the reigning champions – WBC & IBF Artur Beterbiev (16-0 (16 KOs), WBA Super Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) or WBO Joe Smith (27-3, 21 KOs) – Barrera stands in Ramirez’ way in the 12-round Zurdo vs. Barrera Haddii ay dhacdo ugu weyn. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, iyo sidoo kale No. 5 by IBF ah.

“That’s what the fans want but I’m not sure if these fighters are ready for me,” Ramirez boldly said about Beterbiev, Bivol and Smith. “I wasn’t impressed by any of the three in their recent bouts. They can run as much as they want, but they can’t hide forever. I know I’m the best in the division and, sooner or later, I will be snatching each of the belts and taking their souls one by one.”

Ramirez, kuwaas oo dhawaan uu diiday 30 (June 19), was the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight title, which he relinquished in 2019 to move up to the light heavyweight division, in which he is 2-0 (2 KOs) having defeated Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) iyo Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

A decorated Cuban amateur boxer (285-27 record), 39-year-old Barrera defeated future pro world champions such as Chad Dawson,
Shumenov Beibu iyo Mariano Natalio Carrera prior to defecting from Cuba to Miami and turning pro.

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, waa 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) iyoFelix Valera (WDEC10), losing to Bivol (TKO12), Smith (DEC10), and Hall of FamerAndre Ward (DEC 12).

“I always expect the best from my opponents,” Ramirez noted. “Barrera is a professional and I know he will be ready when the lights are on. He displayed that he’s a strong fighter when he beat and broke Joe Smith, Jr.’s jaw in their bout. A victory for Barrera can resurge his career and alter my path; si, I prepare for the best version of Barrera, and I will not let anything deter my goals.

“I’ve been working hard. There’s new stuff I’ve been fine tuning and I can’t wait to showcase it July 9th. Come fight night, I know all my hard work will pay off.”
Tikidhada waxaa lagu jaban $150, $100, $75, $50 iyo $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium iyowww.ticketmaster.com.

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“New England Mustaqbalka 5” Shirka Press Quotes

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“New England Mustaqbalka 5”
Feb. 10 ee Worcester, MA
(L-R) – Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera and Kevin “The New England cagajuglaynta” Cobbs
Worcester, Mass. (January 18, 2018) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference last night in Worcester, Massachusetts at Beatniks to formally announce its February 10th “New England Mustaqbalka 5” at Palladium ee Worcester.
Undefeated Hartford (CT) culus light Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs) will headline the fifth installment of the “Future New England ee” taxane, ka dhanka ah Kevin “The New England cagajuglaynta” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), fighting out of South Boston (MA), waayo Universal Boxing Federation bannaanaatay (UBF) Horyaalka New England ay dhacdo weyn ee sideed-wareega.
labo jeer hiwaayadda qaranka Worcester ee Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) oo la kulmay dhexe super Brazil Markaasaa Saa'uul Almeida (0-8-1) haddii ay dhacdo co-saftay afar-wareega, while Hartford super middleweight Jose “R qiimeeyo” Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) kulmay Troy “Omar LA Faneed” artist (4-7-1 (3 KOs), of Danbury (CT) ciyaar lix-wareega ah.
“New England Mustaqbalka 5” charity choice: Luis Rosa, Jr. Fund Scholarship
For each RPR event, horumariyaha Jose Antonio Rivera selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “New England Mustaqbalka 5” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, Jr. Fund Scholarship.
“We believe it’s important to give back to the community and for this show we have selected the Luis Rosa, Jr. Scholarship fund. Luis died last weekend in a tragic car accident at the age of 26. He was a great fighter and an even better person who will be terribly missed. Our company will also push the news about the Luis Rosa, Jr. Scholarship Fund when it’s finalized through our social media.”
Dagaalka on undercard ah, oo dhan ee roonaadaan afar-wareega, are Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Puerto Rican foe Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight yar Wilfredo “Sucaro ah” jaahilka (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Nick Peralta, Lawrence, badinin Springfield (MA) culus light Ray “baasuukaha” Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs). vs. Hartford ee pro-debuting Paul Bansiak, Springfield welterweight Derrick “Wiil xun” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), badinin dhexe super Rican Puerto Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brazil Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport ee (CT) welterweight pro-debuting Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), iyo Hartford yar oo khafiifa vs. Bridgeport ee Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
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Jose Rivera, RPE CEO: “I’m excited because a press conference means the fights are getting closer. We plan to build our promotional company this year. There is a lot of talent in New England and that’s why we have so many Connecticut fighters on this card. I want the fighters here to understand the importance of a press conference. They will gain valuable experience speaking in public and being interviewed by the media. One of the primary reasons we’re promoting is to give young fighters a platform to box and prepare them for their pro careers.”
A.J. Rivera, RPE President/Matchmaker: “The support we’ve received has been tremendous and we exceeded expectations in our first year. This is just the begining for RPE. We’re going to get better this year. We’re not satisfied just being a small promotional company. Boxing is the loneliest sport in the world and these boxers need fans’ support. There’s a lot of talent in New England and much of it is concentrated in Connecticut. We have more Connecticut fighters on this card than fighters from Massachusetts.”
Richard Rivera: “Tani waa fursad weyn ayay ii tahay. Rivera Promotions accomplished so much in its first year. I fought in the co-main twice of two previous RPE shows I fought on. This is going to be an awesome show, not just the main event. There are competitive boxers up and down the card. Ha bidhaamaya, don’t go to the bathroom because any one of these fights could end at any time.”
“This is a big step up for my career. Boxing is my passion. We’re both coming to fight. Win, lose or draw we’ll see who the Alpha dog is at the end. “I’m ‘Popeye The Sailor Man’, and I’m good to the finish because I eat my spinach.”
Kevin Cobbs: “I respect Rivera and believe in what I hear. He seems like a good dude. I’m excited about this fight. A lot of people weren’t sure about what I was doing because I hadn’t fought laba sano when I got the call (to fight Rivera). Boxing took me out of the space was in and I never stopped boxing. This is going to be a big year for the Rivera’s. I like to switch it up and I’m ready to go.”
Bobby Harris, III: “My opponent wants to redeem his brother’s loss to me. I want to thank RPE for putting me in the co-feature in only my third pro fight. My first two fights were a learning experience and this fight I’m looking to make a statement to showcase my talents. I have a lot to prove as the only Worcester fighter on this card.”
Omar Bordoy, Jr: “I’m fighting a tough opponent. Fighting is easier for me than talking up here. I’m fighting a guy from Hartford. I have a lot of love for his trainer and Hartford. I want my hand raised at the end of the fight.”
Derrick Whitley: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for putting me on this card. I fought on two of their shows last year and came out 2-0. I’m looking to be 3-0. It was a learning experience going from the amateurs to pros. Everybody’s goal is to raise your level. I’m in the best shape of my life for this fight and doing things in the gym I’ve never done before. I’m looking for a stoppage.”
Wilfredo Pagan: “Waxaan ahay 37 years old and I’ve always had a glad to fight at least one pro fight. A couple of fights fell through but the Riveras opened the doors for me. I put it all into my fights. I was looking for one fight and this will be my fourth. I’m going to be 4-0.”
Carlos Marraro, III: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for the opportunity to showcase my talents February 10th. This will be my first fight on a Rivera Promotions card, but I’m familiar with most of the fighters on this card.”
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $75.00 (ringside) iyo $45.00 (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud), waa on sale iyo la heli karo si aad u iibsato at www.ThePalladium.net ama xafiiska sanduuqa Palladium ah (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud oo kaliya), ama adigoo la xiriiraya Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ama mid ka mid ah dagaalyahanada.
Albaabada furan 6 p.m. IYO, xumad koowaad 7 p.m. IYO.
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Badinin iftiin Hartford rajo la saadaalinayaa in headlines vs. Kevin Cobbs
“New England Mustaqbalka 5”
Feb. 10 ee Worcester, MA
Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera
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Worcester, Mass. (January 8, 2018) – Mid ka mid ah rajada feerka ugu caansan New England, badinin Hartford (CT) culus light Richard “Popeye The badmaaxa Man” Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), cinwaan doonista show saddexaad Saturday habeen, February 10, at Palladium ee Worcester, Massachusetts.
In qaybta shanaad oo ka mid ah “Future New England ee” taxane, soo bandhigay by dalacaad Rivera Entertainment (RPE), ka Rivera 27-sano jir ah oo la kulmay Kevin “KRAY 2 UNKL” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs), dagaal ka baxay Burlington (VT), waayo Universal Boxing Federation bannaanaatay (UBF) Horyaalka New England ay dhacdo weyn ee sideed-wareega.
Rivera, kuwaas oo ahaa a 2016 Kooxda heysata horyaalka Rocky Marciano Tournament, waxaa soo knockout ah wareega labaad ee Ciyaarihii halyeeygooda 146-dagaalanka Roberto Valenzuela December ee la soo dhaafay 9 ee Hampton, New Hampshire.
“Waxaan ku faraxsanahay in ay leeyihiin feerka Richie ee horyaalka UBF New England hore ee mustaqbalkiisa ciyaareed pro,”” ayaa sheegay in horumariyaha Jose Antonio Rivera, 3-time ka fariistay, 2-Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka qeybinta. “Tani waa markii saddexaad oo aan sharaf u isaga dagaal on mid ka mid ah kaararka our. Waxa uu la diriray in ay dhacdo ugu waaweyn ee show la soo dhaafay (Oct.) Xarunta DCU ah. Rivera muuqataa wanaagsan oo waa ka af mar kasta oo aan isaga dagaalka u daawato. Waxaan arkaa wax weyn u imanayeen isagii for. Waxa uu leeyahay qalabka iyo anshaxa tababare u egtahay iyo feeryahanka ah u baahan yahay si uu u noqdo horyaalka aduunka. Cirku ayaa inoo xad ah ee Richard iyo, waayo, haatan, nahay mahdiya ciyaari qayb yar si ay u caawiyaan horumarinta xirfadiisa.”
Rivera ayaa si guul leh u suuq uu yahay qof Popeye intii uu dhallinyarada mustaqbalkiisa feerka pro, xidhashada badmaaxa ah ee cap galay giraanta la soo laadlaada dhaqameed Popeye-sida biibiile oo uu afka. “Waxaa jira sababo dhowr ah aan naaneesta, 'Popeye', laakiin markii aan ahaa mid aad u yar yar,” Rivera sharaxay, “Waxaan u lahaa dhaqin si aan caadi ahayn u ballaaran. Waxa kaliya ku xayiran ila iyada oo loo marayo sano ah, marka dadka la ii soo diraa in jimicsiga, sidaas darteed waxaan u ordaan la. Waxaan nolosha dib loo soo celiyo in ay Hartford samir, oo dhan New England, Ku samir, dulqaadashada iyo style. Waxaan ku nool xilligan.”
In kasta oo uusan ku guuleysan abaalmarinta ama koobabka waa weyn sida feeryahanka ah hiwaayadda, Rivera helay waayo-aragnimo qiimo feertanka badan oo ka mid ah amateurs ugu fiican ee New England iyo dhacdooyinka qaranka, iyo sidoo kale bartilmaameedsanaya Website-yada iyadoo ciyaartoyda kooxda adduunka Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin, Chad Dawson iyo Joe Smith, Jr. Waxa uu sidoo kale ka bartay waqtiga ee giraanta la tartanka horyaalka hore ee Israa'iil ka “halkii” Cardona iyo John Scully.
“Waxaan soo qaatay waqti jeestay pro sababtoo ah waxaan ma lahayn nidaamka taageerada si aad ii hesho in ay heerka ku xiga a,” Rivera xusay. “Waxaan ahaa cabsan. -celin wanaagsan ayaan ka helay dagaalyahanada aan sparred quudin galay kii aan isku hallaynayay. Hadda, in oo kaliya aan dagaalka pro lixaad, Waxaan la headlining doono markii saddexaad, iyo dagaalamaya aan horyaalkoodii ugu horeeyay. Anigu ma uga mahadcelin karaa Riveras ah (Jose iyo wiilkiisa, A.J.) ku filan waxa ay ii sameeyo,. Waxay i aaminsan aniga.”
Marka ugu horeysa, Rivera ahaa xoogaa ka maagaan in ay la dagaallamaan Cobb ku khibrad dheeraad ah, laakiin, ka dib markii qabanayaan cilmi qaar ka mid ah, wuu aqbalay oo caqabad ku ah. “Waxaan ahaa wax yar ka walwalsan marka hore,” uu qirtay. “Qaar ka mid ah ayaa su'aalo haddii aan diyaar u tahay inay sarre u qaadi in ay isaga ula dagaalamaan ahaa. Aan ku sameeyey qaar ka mid ah cilmi: ayuu ma lahayn xirfad weyn hiwaayadda, ama la dirireen dheeraad ah oo lix ama siddeed wareeg dagaal oo aan aniga ahayn. Oo anna rafiiqa bartilmaameedsanaya Website-yada hore pro in ay garaaceen, Tyron ummadeed(TKO2 in 2012). Diyaar ayaan u ahay! Waxaan ahay 27 iyo u baahan tahay dagaal sidan oo kale.”
labo jeer hiwaayadda qaranka Worcester ee Bobby “BH3” Harris, III oo la kulmay dhexe ee reer Brazil Markaasaa Saa'uul Almeida (0-8-1) haddii ay dhacdo co-saftay afar-wareega.
Dagaalka on undercard ah, oo dhan ee roonaadaan afar-wareega, goor New Haven (CT) rajada dhexe super Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), saddex jeer bilad dahab ah USA Boxing Muwaadiniinta Championship, vs. TBA, Worcester featherweight Andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Alex Montes (1-2-1), Lawrence (MA), Danbury (CT) welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. ciidammadu Puerto Rican Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) welterweight Wilfredo “Sucaro ah” jaahilka (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Nick Peralta, Lawrence, badinin Springfield (MA) culus light Ray “baasuukaha” Graceski (5-0, 3 KOs). vs. Hartford ee pro-debuting Paul Bansiak, Hartford dhexe yar Jose “R qiimeeyo” Rivera (4-1, 3 KOs) vs. Troy “Omar LA Faneed” artist(4-7-1 (3 KOs), Springfield welterweight Derrick “Impact Double” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), badinin Puerto Rican dhexe Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Brazil Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Meriden (CT) bantamweight James Aquino (6-0, 6 KOs), 2016 New England Golden Gloves horyaalka, vs. Luis Rivera (3-3) iyo Hartford ee welterweight pro-debuting Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $75.00 (ringside) iyo $45.00 (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud), waa on sale iyo la heli karo si aad u iibsato at www.ThePalladium.net ama xafiiska sanduuqa Palladium ah (aqoon waxbarasho oo guud oo kaliya), ama adigoo la xiriiraya Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ama mid ka mid ah dagaalyahanada.
Albaabada furan 6 p.m. IYO, xumad koowaad 7 p.m. IYO.
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Former World Champion Jean Pascal Stops Previously Unbeaten Ahmed Elbiali in Round Six of the Main Event of a Special Friday Night Edition of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes from Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida

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Top Heavyweight Contender Luis Ortiz Scores Second Round Knockout of Daniel Martz with Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Ringside
Bryant Perrella Earns Unanimous Decision Over Alex Martin &
Stephen Fulton Defeats Adam Lopez in Battle of
Unbeaten Prospects
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Miami (December 9, 2017) – Former light heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal(32-5-1, 19 KOs) scored an impressive stoppage of previously unbeaten Ahmed Elbiali (16-1, 13 KOs) in the sixth round of the main event of a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions Talaado LUGO-ILAA-LUGO on FS1 iyo Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes at Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida.
Having already stated that this bout would be the final of his 12-year career, Pascal was able to wear down his younger opponent in a fight that featured power punches throughout. Elibali appeared to have Pascal stunned and hurt in the opening moments of the first round, but was unable to capitalize as Pascal began to time his powerful counters.
“It was a beautiful fight,” said Pascal. “I knew it would be my last one and I wanted to make a statement against a young, unbeaten fighter. It went basically as I expected, a couple of difficult moments but I was able to do everything I wanted.”
Elbiali stuck to his strategy of walking down Pascal with power shots, but exhausted too much energy in doing so while not being able to seriously hurt his opponent. Pascal’s counters grew stronger as the fight went on and Elbiali lost steam on his punches as he entered the sixth round for only the fourth time in his pro career.
After an impressive round five, Pascal poured on the attack in round six, landing numerous unanswered hooks before Elbiali’s corner called for a stop to the fight at 2:06wareega.
“I fought his fight, I should have boxed more and taken him into the later rounds,” Saciid Elbiali. “It wasn’t my day. He is a world class fighter. I felt like I hurt him in the first round, but I felt drained after that. I’m not sure why, it might have been the nerves. But I’ll learn from this.”
The co-main event of the telecast saw top heavyweight contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (28-0, 24 KOs) deliver a second round knockout of Daniel Martz (16-6-1, 13 KOs) and swiftly call out heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder, who had joined the FS1 broadcast ringside.
The towering heavyweights exchanged words in the ring after the fight, with both men looking forward to a possible matchup in 2018.
“I’ve wanted you and I’m going to bless you again with another opportunity,” Saciid Wilder. “I was ready the first time. This is a new day for you. I think you’re one of the best heavyweights in the world and I want to prove that I am the best. We must fight each other. You will have your fight.”
“Anthony Joshua doesn’t want to fight either of us, let’s give the world this fight,” ayuu sheegay Ortiz. “There will be no excuses. I will be ready to do this for Cuba!”
Ortiz made quick work of his opponent, knocking him down with body shots in round one before delivering a counter left hand that put Martz down and prompted referee Samuel Burgos to stop the fight 43 seconds into round two.
Additional televised action featured welterweight prospect Bryant Perrella (15-1, 13 KOs) return to the ring to drop Alex Martin (13-3, 5 KOs) inuu ku sii jeedo guul go'aan loo dhan yahay.
“I felt pretty good about the fight,” Saciid Perrella. “There are some things I’d like to have done different, but considering I was out for 15 months and injured for a long time, I’m pleased with what I was able to accomplish. I didn’t get the knockout after hurting him, but I was able to handle him better than anyone else before me.”
Perrella got off to a fast start when he landed a thudding lead right hook from the southpaw stance that put Martin on the canvas. Martin was able to recover enough to survive the round and rebounded to put together several good rounds while showing off impressive boxing ability.
The Florida-native Perrella was able to stabilize his lead and ride the momentum from the early knockdown to victory as he picked up his jab and overall aggressiveness in the second half of the fight. Ka dib markii 10 rounds the judges saw the fight in favor of Perrella by scores of 79-72 laba jeer oo 77-74.
The opening bout of the telecast saw a battle of unbeaten featherweight prospects as Philadelphia’s Stephen Fulton (12-0, 5 KOs) earned a majority decision victory overAdam Lopez (8-1, 3 KOs).
“I worked hard to get the win,” said Fulton. “I had to adjust after the first two rounds but I took the fight to him and controlled the pace. He thought he had me hurt in round two, but it wasn’t anything. He landed a good shot but that was it. I never stressed about how the fight would turn out as long as I stuck to the game plan.”
Lopez had his best moment of the fight late in round two when he staggered and appeared to hurt Fulton, who took a series of right hands before hearing the bell. Fulton was able to adjust and use his jab effectively while countering and rarely allowing Lopez to cut off the ring. Lopez was successful when he was able to get Fulton pinned against the ropes, but after eight rounds the judges ruled in favor of Fulton by scores of 78-74, 77-75 iyo 76-76.
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Top Heavyweight Contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz Clashes With Daniel Martz in a Featured Attraction on a Special Friday Night Edition of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Dec. 8, From Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida

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Square-Off and Unbeaten Featherweight Prospects Stephen Fulton and Adam Lopez Meet in Undercard Matchup
Miami (December 4, 2017) – Top-rated heavyweight title contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz qaadan on doonaa Daniel “The Mountain” Martz in an added 10-round featured bout on a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions Talaado LUGO-ILAA-LUGO on FS1 iyo Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes at Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida ee Dec. 8.
The main event of the card features Ahmed Elbiali qaadashada on horyaalka hore ee aduunka Jean Pascal 10-wareega light xumad la saadaalinayaa. Televised coverage of the 2-1/2 hour show begins at 9 p.m. IYO/6 p.m. PT with a battle between unbeaten featherweight prospects Stephen Fulton (11-0, 5 KOs) iyo Adam Lopez (8-0, 3 KOs) and also features welterweight prospects Bryant Perrella (14-1, 13 KOs) iyo Alex Martin(13-2, 5 KOs) in undercard action.
Ortiz is returning to the ring one week after the World Boxing Council lifted a sanction that it had imposed against the Cuban heavyweight contender in October. Ortiz was pulled from a match against world champion Deontay Wilder scheduled for Nov. 4, after Ortiz failed a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association drug test. Last week the WBC ruled that Ortiz had failed to disclose two medications that he was taking, which triggered his positive test. He was fined $25,000 for failing to make the disclosure, and re-instated into the organization’s rankings.
That cleared the way for Ortiz to return to the ring, and he will waste no time doing so with a match that he hopes will help propel him toward another world title shot in 2018.
“I’m just thankful to be back in the sport I love so much. I can’t wait to get some action and feel that ring and those gloves tight on my wrist,” Ortiz said. “I’d like to thank everyone, especially my loyal fans, who stood by me and supported me through this rough time. I don’t think it would have been possible without you guys. I’d like to thank the WBC and Mr. Sulaiman for being humane enough to take time for their investigation, and my entire team who never lost faith in me. But most of all I need to thank God because without him there wouldn’t be anything worth living for.”
The 38-year-old Ortiz (27-0, 23 KOs), of Camaguey, Cuba now resides in Miami, Fla., and will be fighting Martz in a 10-round bout in front of his adopted hometown crowd. The hard-hitting southpaw turned pro seven years ago after defecting from Cuba and has since been steadily climbing the heavyweight ladder. He cemented his standing in the division with victories over veteran contenders Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson and Malik Scott and is currently ranked No. 3 by WBC ah. Ortiz hasn’t fought in almost a year, having scored a technical knockout victory over David Allen at Manchester Arena in England on Dec. 10, 2016 in his last fight.
Ortiz-Martz replaces the Chad Dawson-Edwin Rodriguez light heavyweight bout on the card. The match was cancelled after Dawson suffered an injury in training camp.
The 27-year-old Martz (16-5-1, 13 KOs), a 6-foot-7 heavyweight from Clarksburg, West Virginia, has taken on world champion Joseph Parker and contender Bryant Jennings during his five-year professional career. He is coming off a second round technical knockout victory over Tim Washington on Nov. 17.
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Ahmed Elbiali Training Camp Quotes & Sawirro

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Unbeaten Contender Clashes with Former World Champion Jean Pascal in 175-Pound Showdown on A Special Friday Night Edition of Premier Boxing Champions Talaado LUGO-ILAA-LUGO
On FS1 & Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes
From Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida, Dec. 8
Guji HALKAN for Photos from Team Elbiali
Miami (November 30, 2017) – Unbeaten light heavyweight Ahmed Elbiali will look to stamp his contender status when he faces former champion Jean Pascal in the 10-round main event of a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions Talaado LUGO-ILAA-LUGO on FS1 iyo Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes,December 8 from Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida. Caymiska Telefiishinka bilaabantaa 9 p.m. IYO/6 p.m. PT.
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Here is what Elbiali had to say about training camp and more as he prepares for his toughest opponent to date:
On fighting in the main event on FS1 and FOX Deportes:
“It’s a dream come true to be headlining my first main event, especially on FS1 and FOX Deportes, where the world will be watching. I’ve worked very hard to get to this point in my career and I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’m looking to bring excitement to the audience. Those tuning in will get to see a hungry undefeated fighter who will be looking to end the fight early.”
On his current training camp:
“For the first time during a training camp, I’ve really secluded myself from society. I’m living at my trainer Carlos Albuerne’s house. It’s like I’m in prison. I don’t see any of my close friends or family. It’s hard, but I know it’s a necessary sacrifice if I want to get to the top. I’m working on all aspects of my game, especially using my jab to set up my power shots. My body is healthy and I’m in the best shape I’ve been in years. All the hard work is paying off. I feel great going into this fight.”
On facing former world champion Jean Pascal:
“Pascal is a very experienced fighter who knows what it’s like to win a world title. He’s a former world champion who’s fought at the elite level. He’s a dangerous puncher with a lot of skill. I’m taking this fight seriously and I feel this will be a defining fight in my career. I’m happy to have this opportunity and may the best man win.”
On fighting in his hometown of Miami:
“Fighting in my hometown is always a great experience. This is my big coming out party and I’m pleased that all my family and friends will be there to watch me fight. I’m hoping to be the first big star boxer to come out of the ‘305.’ Miami has many boxing fans and the time is now to put Miami boxers on the map.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“A victory against Pascal will catapult my career to heights I’ve never seen. A win will lead to a higher ranking and one step closer to a world title shot. Everything is riding on this fight. Victory is a must!
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Unbeaten Contender Ahmed Elbiali Clashes With Former World Champion Jean Pascal in 175-Pound Showdown on a Special Friday Night Edition of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS On FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes From Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida, Dec. 8

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More! Former 175-Pound World Champion Chad Dawson Clashes With Hard-Hitting Veteran Edwin Rodriguez
In the Co-Main Event
Also in Action! Austin Dulay and Raynell Williams Meet
In a Battle of Unbeaten Lightweight Prospects
Miami – (October 30, 2017) – Unbeaten contender Ahmed Elbiali qaadan doonaa horyaalka hore ee aduunka Jean Pascal in the 10-round light heavyweight main event of a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions Talaado LUGO-ILAA-LUGO on FS1 iyo Boxing Champions on FOX Deportes, December 8 from Hialeah Park in Miami, Florida.
Caymiska Telefiishinka bilaabantaa 9 p.m. IYO/6 p.m. PT and features former two-time world champion Chad Dawson against hard-hitting contender Edwin Rodriguez in a 10-round bout plus a showdown between unbeaten prospects Austin Dulay (11-0, 8 KOs) iyo Raynell Williams (12-0, 6 KOs) in eight rounds of lightweight action.
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“The historic Hialeah Park Racetrack & Casino is a beautiful venue for an old-school crossroads fights like Ahmed Elbiali vs. Jean Pascal and Chad Dawson vs. Edwin Rodriguez,” ayuu yiri Leon Margules, Madaxweynaha Warriors Boxing. “Haddii ay dhacdo in ugu weyn, the world will be watching to see if the young contender Elbiali will have his day or if the older champion Jean Pascal still has what it takes. With Dawson vs. Rodriguez, it is ‘do or die’ time for both these guys. The winner of this fight will go on to another big opportunity. The loser will have some thinking to do. It’s going to be an outstanding night of fights from top to bottom, at one of the nicest venues for boxing in North America.”
The 27-year-old Elbiali (16-0, 13 KOs) is a powerful 175-pound contender looking to prove he stacks up with the other big punchers in the division. Born in Cairo, Egypt and now living in Miami, he will be fighting before a hometown crowd in a major step up bout against the former 175-pound champion Pascal. Elbiali is coming off a TKO victory against Christopher Brooker in his last fight on July 18 after previously stopping Jackson Junior in March.
“I’m so thankful to everyone who helped me get here and believe in my skills enough to give this opportunity,” Saciid Elbiali. “This is my golden ticket. Waxaan ahay ugu faraxsan, ready and blessed for this opportunity. Sida December 8, it will be fireworks in Miami!”
Pascal (31-5-1, 18 KOs) was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti but now lives in Laval, Quebec, Canada, and won the light heavyweight title with a decision victory over Adrian Diaconu. He went on to make three defenses, including a victory over Chad Dawson, before losing the title to Bernard Hopkins in 2011. The 34-year-old is looking to bounce back from losing a majority decision to Eleider Alvarez in his last fight onJune 3.
“This is not only a comeback fight, but I’m ready to battle for my career on December 8,” said Pascal. “They’re trying to give this young guy a test against a former champion and he’s going to try to use me as a ladder to the next level in this sport. I have a dangerous opponent and I’m going to be ready for him. When I fought Bernard Hopkins I was the young lion, now it’s the other way around and I’m going to be ready to show him something he’s never seen before.”
The 35-year-old Dawson (34-5, 19 KOs) is a two-time light heavyweight champion who has been in the ring against some of the best boxers in the division throughout this era. He won the light heavyweight world championship with a unanimous decision victory over Tomasz Adamek in 2007 and lost the title via a technical decision to Jean Pascal in 2010. He regained the belt with a majority decision victory over Bernard Hopkins in 2012 before losing to Andre Ward later that year. Dagaalka ka mid ah New Haven, Connecticut, Dawson is coming off a technical knockout loss to Andrzej Fonfara in his last fight on March 4.
“I know Edwin Rodriguez very well from sparring together in the past,” said Dawson. “We’re both in a position where we really need this win, and that’s going to make this an exciting fight. I’m motivated to do it one more time, and this time, I’m doing it right. I know that he’s strong and aggressive, but I’ve been in fights like this. I’m prepared for that type of intensity level, and I’m ready to go out and enjoy myself. I think my boxing will be the difference in the fight, and that will get me back to where I’ve been in the past.”
Rodriguez (29-2, 20 KOs) has the kind one-punch knockout power that makes him a dangerous opponent against anyone in the division. Rodriguez was born in Moca, Dominican Republic and now lives in Worchester, Mass. while training out of Houston. The 32-year-old lost a unanimous decision to Andre Ward in his biggest bout to date and he most recently scored a technical knockout victory over Melvin Russell on July 18.
“Chad Dawson is a former champion and a great fighter who at one point was looked at as close to being one of the best fighters, pound-u-pound,” Saciid Rodriguez. “He’s had had his share of losses, but he was beating Fonfara in his last fight before being caught and knocked out. It was very important for me to come back and win my last fight by knockout, but an impressive win over a guy of Chad’s caliber will revitalize my career. This is going to be a great fight and I believe I can win by knockout or decision.”
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ANDRZEJ FONFARA BACK IN THE GYM TRAINING WITH VIRGIL HUNTER, WAITING FOR NEXT CHALLENGE

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BAY AREA, SIDA (March 29, 2017) – WBC #7 light-heavyweight contender, Andrzej Fonfara (29-4, 17 KOs), is back in the Bay Area, SIDA, training with Virgil Hunter. After scoring a technical knockout in his last fight against former world champion, Chad Dawson(34-5, 19 KOs), Fonfara is ready for the next challenge as he looks to get back into a world title fight.
“I took a few weeks off to rest my body, but now I’m ready to get back in the gym training with Virgil Hunter,” Ayuu yidhi Fonfara. “I’m making the proper sacrifices, coming to California with no fight date, because I know in this sport your name can be called at any time.”
With a possible date looming, Fonfara feels he’s back on track to fight all top contenders in the light-heavyweight division.
“I’m in a great position being ranked in number seven by the WBC.” Fonfara continued. “I just want to stay sharp and be ready for any fight that might come my way. Training with Virgil now is only going to make me a better fighter. I’ll be ready for anyone that my team puts in front of me.”
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ANDRZEJ FONFARA EYES TOP TEN CONTENDERS, BADOU JACK SPECIFICALLY

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Chicago, IL (March 9, 2017) – After stopping former world champion, Chad Dawson (34-5, 19 KOs), with a stunning tenth-round TKO, WBC #8 light-heavyweight contender, Andrzej Fonfara (29-4, 17 KOs), is welcoming challenges from everyone in the top ten.

“I’m looking forward to my next fight and the possibilities that have opened up with my victory over Chad Dawson,” said Andrzej Fonfara. “My main goal is to avenge my loss toJoe Smith Jr., but if I can’t get him in the ring, then I’m looking to face anyone in the top ten of the light-heavyweight division.”
With the light-heavyweight division loaded with talent, Fonfara seeks a meaningful fight with one of the top contenders, more specifically, former WBC super-middleweight champion, Badou Jack (20-1, 12 KOs), who recently vacated his world title at 168 pounds.
“Badou Jack seems like the perfect opponent, but I must warn him, this is not the super-middleweight division,” Fonfara continued. “Badou Jack has never faced punchers like those fighting at 175 pounds. He must earn his shot to a world title fight, just like I did when I was coming up. This makes for a perfect opportunity for us to fight, with the winner moving up the rankings.
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CBS SPORTS NETWORK TO AIR ENCORE PRESENTATION OF THURMAN vs. GARCIA WELTERWEIGHT UNIFICATION TONIGHT AT 10 P.M. IYO

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Re-Watch Keith Thurman’s Split-Decision Victory Over Danny Garcia In Main Event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions

 

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CBS Sports Network will air an encore presentation of Sabtida ee razor-close welterweight unification between Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia caawa/Monday at 10 p.m. IYO. Thurman and Garcia landed within five punches of each other across all 12 rounds of their showdown for the WBA and WBC 147-pound crowns, with Thurman narrowly edging Garcia to unify the division via split decision in front of a record crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

 

Isniin Ah encore presentation of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, will also feature Erickson Lubin’s one-punch KO of Jorge Cota in a WBC 154-pound title eliminator, a victory which sets the 21-year-old on a path to become the youngest world champion in boxing today.

 

Thurman vs. Garcia will be available commercial free to SHOWTIME subscribers next week. This offering, including bonus coverage from between rounds of the main event, will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, Mar walba SHOWTIME® and on the SHOWTIME Streaming Service.

 

The entire two-fight broadcast will also be available on CBS ALL ACCESS.