All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Battles Former Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, Maig 1 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia Feu clic a AQUÍ per a fotos de Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Feu clic a AQUÍfor Full Workout Video Van Nuys, CALIF. (Abril 21, 2021) – All-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreolashowed off his skills in the ring during a virtual media workout Wednesday, which streamed live on thePBC YouTube page, as he nears his clash against former unified heavyweight championAndy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Maig 1 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia.
The full replay of the workout, which includes interviews with Arreola and his famed trainer Joe Goossen, can be watchedAQUÍ.
The May 1 event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.
Arreola’s workout took place at the Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, California where Arreola is participating in his second training camp with Goossen. Arreola’s first fight with Goossen saw the veteran former title challenger set numerous CompuBox heavyweight records in a narrow decision loss to Adam Kownacki.
Here is what Arreola and Goossen had to say Wednesday:
CHRIS Arreola
"Estic preparat per a aquesta lluita. I’ve been waiting for this fight for four or five months. This one is going to be a barnburner for sure.
“This fight is important for my legacy. I want to make the fans happy they bought this fight. I don’t fight for paychecks. I’m a fighter for the fans. So I hope they enjoy this fight and buy this pay-per-view.
“I love what I do. I’m a fortunate person to have been a fighter since a young age. I bleed boxing. I put my whole self out there every time I fight. I know that I owe it to the fans to give them a great fight.
“Defensively I’ve grown so much working with Joe. He’s taught me a lot about keeping my hands up and countering. He hasn’t reinvented the wheel, he’s just made sure the wheel is round.
“I was able to keep up the pace against Kownacki because I did everything I had to do in the gym. I could have given three more rounds at the end of that fight too. The fight is always won in the gym and we put all of the work in to win that fight. I thought I won that fight. Despite not getting the decision, it was a fun fight for me.
"Em sento genial. I’ve been working hard for months. I know that I have to make this a great fight for the fans and for myself. I know how crucial this fight is for my career.
“I don’t pay attention to the odds. If people want to make me the underdog, Estic còmode amb això. I’ve been an underdog my whole life.
“I’ve had some long layoffs before, so I know how to get back into it when the time comes. The sparring helps you know where your timing is at. That’s the best way to gauge where you’re at in your training camp.
“It’s a beautiful venue at Dignity Health Sports Park. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. Every time I go there I love to sit up there with all the fans and enjoy the fights. It’s going to be a fun night of boxing on May 1 and I can’t wait.”
Joe Goossen, Arreola’s Trainer
“Chris and Andy are veterans. They’ve been around a longtime. They know how to turn on the switch when the time comes. We’re preparing for a great fight on May 1.
“When you have two guys of the same talent, how do you determine who wins the fight? It’s the fighter who’s in better shape. That’s the underlying thought process here. Both Chris and Andy have talent, but our goal is for Chris to be in the best shape possible. The difference plays itself out in those last few rounds of the fight.
“You’re going to have the best Andy Ruiz that we’ve seen in this fight. And we have the same on our side. Our team has been working hard as well. I don’t expect anything but a great fight. However many rounds this goes, que hi haurà focs artificials.
“We’ve been training for around four months but he hasn’t peaked too early because we’ve been consistent. Once we built up to a certain point, we’ve kept it there. He’s not worn out at all. This is what fighters are supposed to do. They’re supposed to be in the gym training.
“I’m very confident and calm heading into this fight, because Chris has been doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing. That’s all you can ask for.”
Estrella cubana & Erislandy Lara, campiona de la Super Welterweight de la WBA, s’enfronta a Thomas LaManna pel campionat de la WBA de pes mitjà FOX PBC Fight Night & el dissabte de FOX Deportes, Maig 1 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia Feu clic aAQUÍfor Photos from Team Lara
LAS VEGAS(Abril 20, 2021) – Cuban star and WBA Super Welterweight ChampionErislandy “The American Dream” Larava previsualitzar la seva recerca per convertir-se en tres vegades, two-division champion as he prepares to take onThomas "floc de blat de moro" Lamannapel títol del títol de pes mitjà de la WBA, FOX PBC Fight Night i dissabte a FOX Deportes, Maig 1 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia.
Lara vs. LaManna serveix com a esdeveniment principal d’una emissió a partir de 7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT preceding the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event headlined by former unified heavyweight world championAndy "El destructor" Ruiz Jr..battling all-action heavyweightChris "The Nightmare" Arreola, que supera una extravagància estel·lar de boxa que té lloc al parc esportiu Dignity Health de Carson, Califòrnia.
Lara farà la seva 2021 debutar després de la seva última baralla el va derrotar a Greg Vendetti per decisió unànime sobre FOX a l'agost, aconseguint lluites a tres consecutives sense derrota combinat amb la seva victòria per eliminatòria sobre Ramon Alvarez a l'agost 2019 i un sorteig dividit en un 2019 lluita d'acció contra l'actual campió de 154 lliures Brian Castano.
Abans de deixar caure per poc la lluita de l'any del 2018 a Jarrett Hurd, Lara es va establir com la campiona de 154 lliures més antiga, posseir sis defenses del títol. Lara s'ha enfrontat a una sèrie de noms destacats de la divisió al llarg dels anys, including Canelo Alvarez, Austin truita, Alfredo Angulo, Paul Williams, Ishe Smith i Vanes Martirosyan, a més d’Hurd i Castano.
Això és el que Lara havia de dir sobre el camp d’entrenament, pujant a pes mitjà i molt més:
En aquest camp d’entrenament recent: “El camp d’entrenament ha estat dur. Estic treballant amb el meu entrenador Ismael Salas, i les coses han estat molt calculades i científiques. Vam tenir un gran entrenament i em sento jove al cap, cos, i ànima. M’agrada la manera de gestionar el campament, and I expect to have a lot of success in this fight based on the preparation I have had in Las Vegas.”
En el seu enfrontament amb LaManna: “Thomas LaManna és realment gran i alt i aporta un estil únic al ring. Aquesta no és una baralla gens fàcil, i sé que hauré de ser el millor possible per sortir victoriós. Mai no ha lluitat per aconseguir un títol mundial, així que lluito contra una persona que vol complir el seu somni de tota la vida de convertir-se en campió del món. Estic completament preparat, centrat, i espero una dura lluita.”
En lluitar pel títol vacant de pes mitjà de la WBA: “I’m looking to become a two division and three-time world champion. I take great pride in being a fighter that puts everything on the line. Vull enfrontar-me a tots els reptes, i això continuarà el maig 1. El meu objectiu és ser un gran de tots els temps i una llegenda en aquest esport. Estic augmentant de pes per convertir-me en campió del món i mostrar al món que estic preparat per a nous reptes ".
Sobre què farà una victòria per a la seva carrera: “Una victòria contra LaManna em posarà en posició de desafiar els altres campions de pes mitjà. Estic mirant atacs d’unificació, Vull els atacs més grans possibles, però primer he de guanyar aquesta lluita. Hi ha moltes baralles significatives amb el pes mitjà, i els vull a tots. Vull ser un Hall-of-Famer i caure com un dels millors boxadors cubans que ho hagin fet mai. Perquè el meu llegat sigui pensat d’aquesta manera, He de lluitar el millor.”
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SOBRE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. Arreola Ruiz vs. Arreola veurà l'ex campió del món pesat unificat Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz, Jr. Chris Arreola, el pes pesat de totes les accions, lluita contra l'esdeveniment principal d'una extravagància de boxa exclusivament mexicana, Maig 1 encapçalant un pagament per visió FOBC Sports PBC des del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia.
El pagament per visualització comença a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT i compta amb l'ex campió del món Omar "Panterita" Figueroa, Jr. enfrontant-se amb Abel Ramos a la prova principal de pes welter de 12 rondes. El sensacional contendent super pes welter Sebastián "The Towering Inferno '' Fundora s'enfronta a Jorge" El Demonio '' Cota en una batalla de 12 rondes i l'estrella creixent de pes welter Jesús Ramos duella als Estats Units.. L'olímpic Javier "El Intocable" Molina per a 10 rondes d'acció en pes welter a l'obertura de pagament per visualització.
L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions. Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.
El pagament per visualització FOBC Sports PBC té un preu de $49.99. Buy now on foxsports.com/ppvand watch on any screen!
Precedint el pagament per visualització, El FOX PBC Fight Night començarà a les 7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT encapçalat per l'estrella cubana i campiona de la WBA Super Welterweight Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara, que busca un tercer títol mundial en una segona categoria de pes quan s'enfronta al veterà candidat Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna pel títol de pes mitjà de la WBA. En l'esdeveniment co-principal de FOX, El principal candidat al pes ploma, Eduardo Ramírez, assumeix l'Iacac Avelar en una lluita de 12 rondes pel títol provisional de la WBA Featherweight.
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Ruiz was joined by his trainer Eddy Reynoso and shared the stage with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at the event. Ruiz spoke to the crowd that gathered and expressed his belief in overcoming adversity.
“Anything is possible,” said Ruiz. “Nobody believed I could become a heavyweight champion…and what do you know? I ended up becoming the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world.”
Ruiz Jr. has stayed involved with charitable efforts thought his career. The Mexican-American star also visited the Disabled Children’s Association and the Charity Committee for Orphans Care in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before his most recent fight with Anthony Joshua in December 2019.
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SOBRE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. Arreola Ruiz vs. Arreola veurà l'ex campió del món pesat unificat Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz, Jr. Chris Arreola, el pes pesat de totes les accions, lluita contra l'esdeveniment principal d'una extravagància de boxa exclusivament mexicana, Maig 1 encapçalant un pagament per visió FOBC Sports PBC des del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia.
El pagament per visualització comença a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT i compta amb l'ex campió del món Omar "Panterita" Figueroa, Jr. enfrontant-se amb Abel Ramos a la prova principal de pes welter de 12 rondes. El sensacional contendent super pes welter Sebastián "The Towering Inferno '' Fundora s'enfronta a Jorge" El Demonio '' Cota en una batalla de 12 rondes i l'estrella creixent de pes welter Jesús Ramos duella als Estats Units.. L'olímpic Javier "El Intocable" Molina per a 10 rondes d'acció en pes welter a l'obertura de pagament per visualització.
L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions. Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.
El pagament per visualització FOBC Sports PBC té un preu de $49.99. Buy now onfoxsports.com/ppvand watch on any screen!
“I love training with a young, hungry fighter like Jesús. We feed off of each other’s energy,” – Abel Ramos “We both have the same goal, which is to win on May 1… If I’m ever tired, I just look to Abel and know that I have to keep pushing,” – Jesús Ramos Welterweight Contender Abel Ramos & Rising Welterweight Star Jesús Ramos Preview Respective Showdowns on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard Taking Place Saturday, Maig 1 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia CASA GRANDE, LA. (Abril 14, 2021) – Welterweight contender Abel Ramos and his nephew, rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos, discussed their family’s bond through boxing while previewing their upcoming respective showdowns taking place Saturday, Maig 1 in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard action from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califòrnia.
Abel Ramos will step in to face former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa in the co-main event of the pay-per-view, while Jesús Ramos will battle Javier “El Intocable” Molina in a welterweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.
Abel and Jesús are trained by Abel’s brother and Jesús’ father, Jesús Ramos Sr. in their hometown of Casa Grande, Arizona. Both have spoken effusively about how training alongside a family member, and a fighter at a different point in their career, helps push them during camp.
“It’s great working with Abel,” said Jesús. “We both have the same goal, which is to win on May 1. If I’m ever tired, I just look to Abel and know that I have to keep pushing. I’m always able to ask him for advice and we help each other a lot.”
“It’s great training with a young, hungry fighter like Jesús,” said Abel. “We feed off of each other’s energy, and there’s lots of competitiveness when we train. I think that’s a good thing for both of us.”
Both Abel and Jesús have known since Jesús was little that this was a path the younger Ramos would eventually walk. For Jesús, he’s always used Abel as his inspiration to help get him where he is today.
“Deep down I always knew he’d get into boxing,” said Abel. “He was at all of my fights when he was younger and he always showed an interest in the sport.”
“Abel is the guy that I’ve looked up to since I was a little kid,” said Jesús. “I watched him box from a very young age and have learned a lot from him. Seeing him do it has always inspired me. He’s always taken tough fights and that’s inspiring too. He’s played a huge role in getting me to where I am today.”
While the 20-year-old Jesús is considered a young up-and-comer in the sport, who will be taking on his toughest test May 1 in Javier Molina, Abel believes that his nephew will show wisdom beyond his years in this fight.
“People think because Jesús is young that he doesn’t have experience, but that’s where they’re wrong,” said Abel. “At a very young age he displayed a lot of the abilities of a veteran fighter. He’s always had great patience, as well as the ability to think in the ring. His ring IQ is really high for his age.”
Ahead of the two fighting Ramos’ sharing the pay-per-view undercard on May 1, here is what Abel and Jesús had to say about their training camp, their respective showdowns and more:
ABEL RAMOS
“We’re less than three weeks away now, and every week I feel stronger and more ready for May 1. I’ve been sparring with a bunch of local fighters from Arizona who are helping prepare me. The hardest part is yet to come, but I’m just focusing on the game plan and executing the same program that’s worked in the past.
“It’s great to be a part of this event and show the fans the warrior mentality that us Mexican and Mexican-American fighters have. I can’t wait to put on a great show! It’s motivating for me to showcase our warrior style and it’s making me work my absolute hardest in order to give my best on fight night.
“I learned a lot from facing Yordenis Ugas. I went back and watched that fight, and I saw some things I can improve on. It serves as motivation, but it also showed me that I belong in there with the best in the division. I don’t feel like it was a total loss because I learned from it. But in this fight, I’m going to show all the improvements I’ve made since the Ugas fight.
“I watched Figueroa’s fight against Ugas. But styles make fights and I think my fight against Figueroa is going to be different than what Figueroa and Ugas had. I expect way more action when I face Omar.
“The majority of the game plan is preparing for Figueroa to come forward. We’re getting sparring partners that mimic what Figueroa does. Even when I’m working on the heavy bag, we’re keeping that in mind. I’m constantly imagining someone in front of me who I know is going to throw a lot of punches.
“At the end of the day, I just want the win by any means necessary. I love that people are expecting a great fight from us and I just use that as motivation to prepare myself for what I know will be a grudge match.”
JESÚS RAMOS
“Everything is going how we planned for in this training camp. It’s a grind seven days a week. I’m just keeping up a good diet and focusing on strength and conditioning. We’re going 12 rounds in sparring and I’m feeling ready. I’m in great shape already and we still have two and a half weeks to go. I’ve been sparring with my uncle Abel, Jorge Cota and some other local fighters from Arizona.
“I think Molina has a lot of experience, which I know he’ll try to use against me. He’s a fighter with good speed. But when he fought Jose Pedraza, he struggled against a southpaw. Així, I might cause him some problems there, but I’m also bigger than Pedraza. I’m a legit welterweight.
“This fight being so close to Cinco De Mayo, this is a huge deal for me. There are going to be tons of events and festivities that week and to be a part of all of that is an honor. I just want to represent Mexico in the best way that I can.
“A victory over Molina would be a big statement. A lot of people are saying that he’s my toughest opponent to date. And beating him will get me fights with some even bigger names. But I have to beat Molina first.
“I’d love to get a knockout against Molina. He’s faced some tough fighters and nobody has been able to knock him out. But if I can’t get the knockout then I just want to dominate him and look good getting the win however I can.”
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SOBRE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. Arreola Ruiz vs. Arreola veurà l'ex campió del món pesat unificat Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz, Jr. Chris Arreola, el pes pesat de totes les accions, lluita contra l'esdeveniment principal d'una extravagància de boxa exclusivament mexicana, Maig 1 encapçalant un pagament per visió FOBC Sports PBC des del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia.
El pagament per visualització comença a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT i compta amb l'ex campió del món Omar "Panterita" Figueroa, Jr. enfrontant-se amb Abel Ramos a la prova principal de pes welter de 12 rondes. El sensacional contendent super pes welter Sebastián "The Towering Inferno '' Fundora s'enfronta a Jorge" El Demonio '' Cota en una batalla de 12 rondes i l'estrella creixent de pes welter Jesús Ramos duella als Estats Units.. L'olímpic Javier "El Intocable" Molina per a 10 rondes d'acció en pes welter a l'obertura de pagament per visualització.
L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions. Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.
El pagament per visualització FOBC Sports PBC té un preu de $49.99. Buy now onfoxsports.com/ppvand watch on any screen!
“I can’t wait to show everyone the new Andy Ruiz Jr. al maig 1, because I’m more motivated right now than I ever have been before,” – Ruiz “I’m excited for May 1 because this is definitely going to be a rock ‘em sock ‘em type of fight.”– Arreola Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Andy Ruiz, Jr. & All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Preview Showdown Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Maig 1 des Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califòrnia Feu clic a AQUÍfor Press Conference Video (Crèdit: PBC en FOX, Contrasenya: !2ca2?qS) CARSON, CALIF. (Març 30, 2021) – Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and all-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola previewed their heavyweight showdown during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they battle in a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, Maig 1 del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia,
The pay-per-view action begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will see this clash between two Mexican-American heavyweights top a jam-packed all-Mexican boxing extravaganza. The stacked pay-per-view undercard co-feature will see former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Jr. clash with Abel Ramos in a 12-round welterweight bout. Sensational super welterweight contender Sebastián “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora takes on hard-hittingJorge “El Demonio’’ Cota in a 12-round battle and rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos, Jr.duels U.S. Olympian Javier “El Intocable” Molina for 10-rounds of welterweight action.
L’esdeveniment està promogut per TGB Promotions. Les entrades ja estan a la venda i es poden comprar a AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park estarà obert als aficionats amb capacitat limitada, amb tots els convidats que es mantinguin distanciats socialment i que estiguin subjectes a les directrius de salut locals i estatals durant tot l'esdeveniment.
El pagament per visualització FOBC Sports PBC té un preu de $49.99.
The heavyweights were joined by their renowned trainers during the press conference, with Eddy Reynoso discussing Ruiz’s current camp, and Joe Goossen analyzing Arreola’s preparations. Això és el que van dir els participants a la roda de premsa d'aquest dimarts:
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“I’m really motivated for May 1. We’re both training hard and working every day for this one. My mentality is where it needs to be and I’m ready to put on a great performance.
“Eddy sees the potential that I have and he told me that I needed to be disciplined if I was going to work with him. I don’t think I’ve ever been truly 100 percent dedicated until now. I’m surrounded by great champions like Canelo Alvarez, Oscar Valdez and Ryan Garcia, who help motivate me and it’s a blessing to be learning from Eddy every single day.
“Working with Eddy has helped change my mentality. His mentality is that we can’t take anything for granted in this sport. We’ve been working on a lot of different things and I have the ability to do a lot of new things with Eddy. I can’t wait to show everyone the new Andy Ruiz Jr. al maig 1 because I’m more motivated right now than I ever have been before.
“I learned a lot from every trainer that I’ve had and I’m grateful for all of them. With Eddy, he likes to perfect every single punch and every movement in the ring. That level of detail is something that I’ve never had on this level.
“Arreola is a warrior who can take a lot of punches. He’s strong, but we’re going to stick to the game plan and remain disciplined.
“Losing my last fight was devastating. I didn’t do the things that I was supposed to do. That was the most important fight of my career. I had been waiting to become champion my whole life and I started doing things I never thought I would be able to do. I don’t want to make those same mistakes again, and that’s a big part of what’s motivating me.
“Now that I’ve been dropping weight the right way, I feel amazing. I feel like I can do a lot more things that I couldn’t do before because of my body. El cel és el límit per a mi.
“I still have a grudge inside of me about the second Anthony Joshua fight, because I don’t want to go down that path again. I just want to stay disciplined for this fight and all of the big fights coming up in my future.
“I learned from sparring with Arreola that we’re both warriors. We don’t give up. We love to receive punches and give them back. When we’re in that ring, it’s just business.
“This is going to be an all-action fight. I know Arreola is training really hard and I’m excited for whatever he’s going to bring. I can’t wait to show the people out there all of my improvements.”
CHRIS Arreola
“This is a fight that I’ve seen coming since the first time I ever sparred Andy. Back then he was just a pudgy kid and I thought nothing of him, until he threw those hands. Those hands were fast and lethal. I knew at that point that one day this fight would come.
“I’ve been ready for this fight for a while. At one point he wanted to be like me, and now I want to be like him and become heavyweight champion. He deserved everything he got, and now it’s my time to do everything to change history and prove I’m an elite heavyweight.
“I’ve been giving it my all in training, but we’re going to keep working. I’m excited for May 1 because this is definitely going to be a rock ‘em sock ‘em type of fight.”
“I know Andy is looking strong and that’s going to make this a great fight. This is a fight people should be talking about. There’s more work to be done, but I’ll be ready to shock the world on May 1.
“It wasn’t so much the punch output that improved for me in the Adam Kownacki fight, but it’s the fact that I could throw combos when I wanted to. I believe the worst I should have gotten in that fight was a draw. De qualsevol manera, my plan is to be in even better shape for this fight against Ruiz.
“There are not too many things that I regret in my life. Sí, I found more discipline later in my career, but I’m not one who draws on the past too much. There’s nothing I can change except what happens tomorrow.
“Now that I have this new added energy inside of me and really this new love for the game, it makes it easier for me to get in the gym and listen to Joe.
“Andy was very unassuming when I first sparred him. I didn’t think he was going to have the hand speed and skills that he had. I had a rude awakening that day. We were putting hands on each other. Instead of quitting, he kept coming. It was a fun sparring session. That’s why I was one of the people who predicted that he was going to beat Joshua the first fight.
“I know that I have to bring a smart game plan. Al final de la dia, we’re going to have the rock ‘em sock ‘em moments. Andy has great hand speed. So I know that if I don’t bring my hands back, I’ll get caught.”
EDDY REYNOSO, Ruiz’s Trainer
“Andy has given so much time and has been so dedicated to his work inside the gym. We’re excited for May 1. He is motivated and learning a lot every day.
“We know that on May 1 we’re going to be dealing with an aggressive fighter who is going to bring his best. Andy is excited about the challenge that Arreola presents.
“May 1 is going to be the second beginning of Andy’s career. This is the start of his pursuit to become champion again. We respect Arreola, but we’re going to go in there to get the job done on May 1.
“Andy is strong and he has a tremendous focus. I have to congratulate Andy on his effort and dedication so far. I do believe that on May 1, everyone is going to see a much different and improved Andy Ruiz Jr.
“I talked with Andy and his entire team and they gave us the confidence that Andy would work hard. He’s done exactly that. The focus is for him to once again become world champion. There are a lot of great fighters at heavyweight, but we all believe that with this hard work Andy is going to show who he really is.”
Joe Goossen, Arreola’s Trainer
“These are two fighters known who are noted for what they do best, and that’s going for the knockout. They let it fly right away from the opening bell.
“Eddy is training Andy right now and that’s a great match, just like me and Chris are a great match. I expect both fighters to be in fantastic shape. I know that Eddy would not be training Andy unless he was dedicated to the program.
“We’ve been training for months now. Chris has been very dedicated and honing his skills getting ready for May 1. Both guys want to win. The pressure is on both guys to work hard for that. Neither guy believes they’re the ‘b-side’ and that’s how they should feel. When you have two skilled fighters with that mentality, que serà una gran baralla.
“When have you ever seen either Chris or Andy in a bad fight? They both give it their all and if I wasn’t training Chris, I’d definitely be watching. Quan tot està dit i fet, I believe this is going to be a fight that goes down in the history books.
“Andy’s style is Andy’s style. Like he said himself, the difference is what he can do with a different body. It’s going to be a new and improved style. It’s hard to change your whole style, but he’s going to show that he’s added on to his style.”
TOM BROWN, President de Promocions TGB
“Dignity Health Sports Park is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the U.S. It’s been home to some true modern classics. Something special happens when fighters walk down that tunnel. It’s like gladiators entering the Colosseum.
“Andy Ruiz Jr vs. Chris Arreola is guaranteed to be another great battle between two Mexican-American warriors from Southern California. Throughout their history, the minute they stepped into the ring, these fighters have electrified boxing fans.
“This fight will be a slugfest. Both fighters have fan friendly, all-action styles and it’s safe to say that both Ruiz and Arreola have never walked into the ring just to win—they want the knock-out. So It’s going to be bombs away on May 1.
“We’re really excited about this pay-per-view card with four all-action toss up fights. We open the action with the young top prospect Jesus Ramos taking on Javier Molina in a matchup that’s boxing’s future versus a veteran Olympian. We also have a rising star in Sebastian Fundora against a real contender in Jorge Cota. Més, the co-main event with Omar Figueroa against Abel Ramos has the potential to be a Mexican-style Gatti vs. Ward type of fight.”
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SOBRE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. Arreola Ruiz vs. Arreola veurà l'ex campió del món pesat unificat Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz, Jr. Chris Arreola, el pes pesat de totes les accions, lluita contra l'esdeveniment principal d'una extravagància de boxa exclusivament mexicana, Maig 1 encapçalant un pagament per visió FOBC Sports PBC des del parc esportiu Dignity Health a Carson, Califòrnia.
El pagament per visualització comença a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT i compta amb l'ex campió del món Omar "Panterita" Figueroa, Jr. enfrontant-se amb Abel Ramos a la prova principal de pes welter de 12 rondes. Sensational super welterweight contender Sebastián “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora takes on hard-hitting Jorge “El Demonio’’ Cota in a 12-round battle and rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos, Jr. duels U.S. L'olímpic Javier "El Intocable" Molina per a 10 rondes d'acció en pes welter a l'obertura de pagament per visualització.
Former Champion Jean Pascal Edges Marcus Browne By Technical Decision After Accidental Headbutt Ends Fight in Round Eight& Wale Omotoso Stops Curtis Stevens in Third Round of154-Pound Duel
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BROOKLYN (Agost 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish star and Brooklyn nativeAdam Kownacki (20-0, 15 KOs) earned a unanimous decision overChris “El malson” Arreola (38-6-1, 33 KOs) in an all-action brawl in front of his hometown fans that headlined FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™.
Kownacki and Arreola set the CompuBox heavyweight record for combined punches landed and thrown in a heavyweight fight. They landed a combined 667 cops, besting the previous record of 650, while throwing 2,172 cops, far surpassing the previous mark of 1,730.
Highlights from the fight can be foundAQUÍ, AQUÍ i AQUÍ.
“Chris is an Aztec warrior,” va dir Kownacki. “Ell és un gran lluitador. I knew it would be a tough fight and I prepared for it. The CompuBox numbers prove it was a great fight.”
“Adam is relentless,” , Va dir Arreola. “He just keeps coming. I know I got him with some good punches and he got me with some good ones. I was more than ready to go all 12, but Adam came in and won the fight.”
The action began right from the first bell, as Kownacki charged at Arreola and immediately began exchanging as both men threw power punches in bunches. Kownacki worked off of his jab to initiate his offense, while Arreola was effectively able to counter his hard-charging opponent and respond every time he was hit with a combination.
“I thought it was a good close fight but I knew I pulled it out,” va dir Kownacki. “I landed a lot of shots and that was enough to win. That’s all that matters.”
Kownacki stunned Arreola in the early moments of round two but Arreola quickly responded to slow Kownacki’s momentum. Arreola found more and more success with his overhand right as the fight went, landing the punch numerous times in the fourth and fifth round especially.
Round six was a back and forth affair that featured a big offensive surge from Kownacki early in the round, before an exciting exchange at the end of the round saw both men take heavy punches.
“I tried to follow up when I had him hurt but I was throwing two punches instead of three or four,” va dir Kownacki. “Props to Arreola because he proved he could still hang. I’m sure the fans would want to see him again.”
The middle rounds saw Arreola pick up a hand injury, but it didn’t appear to slow him down much as his punch output continued to be strong for the second half of the fight. For Kownacki, it was his first time going past 10 rounds as a pro.
After the punches continued to fly through the last bell, the two heavyweights embraced in the ring prior to hearing the judges’ puntuacions. Després 12 rondes, all three judges saw the fight in favor of Kownacki, pels comptes de 117-11 dues vegades i 118-110.
“Retirement is something I need to talk to my family and team about,” , Va dir Arreola. “I gave it my all this fight. I let it all hang out. After breaking my hand, I kept fighting because I believed I could win.”
“I just have to keep training hard, getting better and sharpening my skills,” va dir Kownacki. “We’ll see what the future holds. Hopefully next year I’ll get the title shot.”
The co-main event saw former world championJean Pascal (34-6-1, 20 KOs) earn a narrow technical decision over previously unbeatenMarcus Browne (23-1, 16 KOs) to capture the WBA interim light heavyweight title after an accidental headbutt ended the fight in round eight.
“Boxing is boxing,” said Pascal. “We clashed heads, però al final del dia, I was winning the round. I dropped him three times. Va ser una baralla tancada, but I believe I was winning.”
Browne appeared to be in control early, using his jab effectively and finishing his combos with power punches. Durant tota la lluita, Browne would land 52% of his power punches according to CompuBox.
En la quarta ronda, Pascal broke through landing a perfect right hand that connected with Browne as he threw his own right hook. Browne hit the canvas for the third time in his career, but was able to make it through the round.
Browne looked to have regained control of the fight until late in round seven when Pascal again connected on a powerful right hook that caught Browne during an exchange. Pascal jumped on Browne after he got to his feet and knocked him down a third time right before the bell ended round seven.
Montreal’s Pascal was looking to finish Browne in round eight, while Browne looked to effectively navigate the ring while recovering from the previous round. It was midway through the round that Pascal hit Browne with an accidental headbutt on the ropes that opened a cut over Browne’s left eye.
Referee Gary Rosato halted the bout 1:49 a la ronda, on the advice of the ringside physician, meaning the fight went to the scorecards. By winning the shortened eighth round on all three judges’ targetes, Pascal won the fight by the score of 75-74 tres vegades.
“I could hear my daughter ringside and that was motivation for me,” said Pascal. “She was yelling my name all night long. I’m going to go home and talk to my team to see what is next. Canada has Drake, the NBA Champions and now I’m bringing the belt home.”
Browne was unavailable for post fight comments as he was taken to NYU Lutheran Medical Center due to the cut.
The opening bout on FOX sawWale Omotoso (28-4, 22 KOs) dropCurtis Stevens(30-7, 22 KOs) three times on his way to a third round stoppage victory in their super welterweight clash.
For Stevens it was his first fight at 154-pounds, and he was tested at the new weight from the outset. Omotoso began moving and jabbing around the ring as Stevens stalked him and tried to throw power punches to slow his movement. Late in the first round, Omotoso broke through with a right hand to the side of Stevens’ head that dropped him in the middle of the ring.
“My coach told me to keep my hands up, Sigues pacient, box him and jab,” said Omotoso. “He told me I shouldn’t push it and that when the opening was there, I’d take it. That’s exactly what happened.”
“He hit me with an overhand right in the first round that knocked my equilibrium,” said Stevens. “But that didn’t really affect me too much. I wasn’t stepping enough into my punches, I was reaching. I got caught when I was reaching.”
In round two Omotoso landed a perfect jab on Stevens, as his opponent was throwing a left hook, that sent him down for the second time in the fight. Stevens again made it through the round, and began the next frame trapping Omotoso in the corner and connecting on power punches.
“I was just letting my hands go,” said Omotoso. “On the second knockdown my confidence grew. I was glad to get the victory by knockout.”
While Stevens was able to own the early moments of the third round, Omotoso hit him with a three punch combo that featured left hook, left uppercut and then straight right hand that put Stevens down for the third time. Stevens got to his feet but referee Johnny Callas halted the bout at 1:28 de la tercera ronda.
“I was okay but the referee has to do his job,” said Stevens. “I was down three times so I know he was looking out for my best interests.”
“I didn’t expect it to go exactly like that,” said Omotoso. “I was just listening to my coach. The second knockdown was actually with my jab. I have to talk to my team about what’s next. Agraeixo aquesta oportunitat. I’m so happy to have this win. Give me anybody next, Estic llest.”
ADAM KOWNACKI VS. CHRIS ARREOLA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS
Unbeaten Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki & Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola Face Off Before FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event on FOX & FOX Deportes This Saturday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Agost 1, 2019) – Unbeaten Polish starAdam Kownacki i l'ex retador al títol Chris “El malson” Arreola went face to face at Thursday’s final press conference, two days before they meet in a heavyweight showdown headlining FOX PBC Fight Night this Saturday live on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™.
The press conference also featured fighters competing in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT as unbeaten WBA interim light heavyweight champion“Senyor” Marcus Brownei l'excampió Jean Pascal, plus Brooklyn’sCurtis Stevens i Wale Omotoso, all faced-off ahead of their respective matchups Saturday night.
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The fighters were joined on stage by former lineal heavyweight championMichael Spinks. Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Brooklyn Marriott:
ADAM Kownacka
“This is one of my dreams coming true. Since the amateurs I’ve wanted to fight at Barclays Center and on Saturday night I’m the main event. No podria estar més emocionat
“I’ve been pushed hard in training camp and I can’t wait to show everyone all of my work on Saturday. The key is going to be jabbing in and throwing my punches in bunches like I always do.
“This is a new experience for me being the headliner, but in the ring it doesn’t matter. It’s just two guys fighting each other. We both love to fight. I can’t wait to get it over with and punch him in the face.
“Chris Arreola is a warrior. You always know that when Chris fights, it’s a good fight. But I’m going to test how much he has left in the gas tank. Chris has been in there with three champions and when I take care of business on Saturday, I’ll be one step closer to being world champion.
“It’s truly a great feeling to have all this support from my fans here. These fans are trusting me to bring the title back to Brooklyn and to Poland.
“Barclays Center has been my boxing home. No puc esperar per entrar al ring. This is a tough fight and I have to make sure I send the fans home happy.
“This definitely has Fight of the Year written all over it. Neither of us are afraid to let our hands go and no matter what happens, the fans are going to be winners on Saturday.”
CHRIS Arreola
“I understand that Adam is the favorite because he’s undefeated and fighting in his hometown. Al final de la dia, none of that matters to me. I’m going to give it my all for this fight.
“I’m carefree right now. I have no stress. Si perdo, I’m okay with walking way. But I’m not here to do that. Estic aquí per guanyar.
“Sé que tinc un dur rival al davant de mi. I have my work cut out for me. But ‘The Nightmare’ is going to keep going.
“I went to Joe Goossen as my trainer because I knew it was time to make a change. I have to make this last run count. This is the best team I could imagine. Joe makes you work on your mistakes. I believe the winner of this fight is whoever takes advantage of the first mistake.
“I respect everybody outside of the ring, but once we’re in the ring, I’m not friends with anyone. We’ll shake hands after the final bell, but I’m here to put on a show. It’s lights, càmera, action and time to shine.
“He’s a volume puncher. He just keeps coming and he’s smiling at you the whole time. Al final de la dia, I’m going to put a frown on his face Saturday.
“My prediction is that the fans are going to get their money’s worth. You better record this one, because you’re going to watch it again and again. I’m going to come out with my hand raised.”
MARCUS BROWNE
“Being in training in Colorado really lets me get attuned to my game plan. It’s just waking up every day and working with that same mentality where I’m focused on nothing but the fight. It’s all about going in there and getting that win.
“I’m going to punish Pascal on Saturday. If the knockout is how he wants to go, Estaré preparat. I promise I’m going to beat him for 12 rondes.
“It feels great to be here defending my belt. I’ll be in a better position after this fight. I’m going to make a statement in this fight and put Pascal in his place.
“Pascal is a guy who doesn’t come to lay down, he comes to beat you. That’s what the sport is about. You have to fight guys of that stature if you’re not fighting champions.
“A win on Saturday puts me in contention to fight for a world title next. That’s my focus, but before that, it’s about Jean Pascal and taking care of him the right way.
“This is a great card for New York with me, Adam and Curtis all representing our home city. It’s great for us to be in this position together.”
JEAN PASCAL
“Marcus has been saying that he’s going to go in there and try to knock me out, but I’m no amateur. I know what his game plan is going to be. He’s going to run around the ring and try to hold. We all know he’s the best at running like a chicken.
“When I was Marcus’ edat, I was already a world champion. He was watching me on TV when he was at the Olympics.
“How is he going to knock me out? I think without the cut that Badou Jack had in their fight, he would have knocked Marcus out.
“Estic a punt. I’m a solid fighter. I’ve fought the best, so I don’t think Marcus will be able to knock me out.
“I’m too good all-around for Marcus. This is my chance to show that I still have a lot of gas left in the tank. I’m still good enough to fight at the very top level of the sport.”
CURTIS STEVENS
“This is my first time fighting at Barclays Center, and I’m going to give the fans a taste of what they’ve been missing.
“I decided that I’d go down to 154-pounds because my camp has a lot of the top 160-pound fighters so we were getting in each other’s way. There are a lot of opportunities for me in this weight class as well.
“No matter what has happened in my career, I have always come back. I’m mentally always ready to bounce back. I’ve had layoffs in my career, but I know that I’m going to get where I need to be.
“Nobody calls me out because they know I can punch. I’m too risky for the top fighters because they know there’s a chance they get knocked out.
“It’s incredible to have this opportunity to fight at Barclays Center for the first time. It’s going to be a good time for me and all the fans.”
Inici Omotoso
“I’m not worried about Stevens being at a new weight. I don’t think it’s going to affect him that much. En dissabte, we’re both going to do our best to get the win.
“He’s a big puncher who brawls. But I’m a big puncher too. He’s been there and fought everybody, but I’m going to show the world what I can do.
“I think this is going to be a toe-to-toe fight. There might be some feeling out, but as the fight goes on and we get into the middle rounds, it’s going to be fought in the middle of the ring.
“I’ve trained well for this fight and had sparring with lots of different fighters. The different styles that I’ve seen throughout camp will have me prepared for anything Stevens shows me on Saturday night.”
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ABOUT KOWNACKI VS. Arreola Kownacki vs. Arreola pits undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn-native Adam Kownacki against veteran former title challenger Chris “El malson” Arreola for a heavyweight showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Agost 3 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™.
The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and features unbeaten interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion “Senyor” Marcus Browne battling former world champion Jean Pascal in a 12-round bout, plus Brooklyn’s Curtis Stevens makes his 154-pound debut against Wale Omotoso in a 10-round fight.
Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Addicionalment, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 a les ràdios per satèl lit i en l'aplicació de SiriusXM.
Dissabte, Agost 3 del Barclays Center a Brooklyn & Presentat per Premier campions de boxa
Polish Star Adam Kownacki Headlines Against Former Title Challenger Chris Arreola in FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Live on GUINEU & FOX Esports – 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT
BROOKLYN (Juliol 9, 2019) – An exciting lineup of action-packed undercard attractions will add to the Summer heat on Saturday, Agost 3 en directe des del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™, en un acte presentat per Premier Boxing Champions.
The event is headlined by Polish star and heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki and former title challenger Chris “El malson” Arreola meeting in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night live on FOX and FOX Deportes. La transmissió comença a les 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and also features two-time world champion Andre Berto and 147-pound contender Miguel Cruz, who meet in a welterweight attraction, and interim WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Marcus Browne and former world champion Jean Pascal, who duel in a 175-pound bout.
Undercard bouts are highlighted by 2008 Porto-riqueny olímpic Carlos Negrón (20-2, 16 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight fight against Atlanta’sBrian Howard (14-3, 11 KOs), former title challengerCurtis Stevens (30-6, 22 KOs) enfrontant-se al veterà contendent Wale Omotoso (27-4, 21 KOs) in a 10-round super welterweight clash and featherweight world champion and unbeaten local fan-favoriteBruc “El Heat” Resistent (22-0, 4 KOs) en ella 10ºappearance in the ring at Barclays Center.
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Additional action features a pair of uneaten fighters as Brooklyn’sJulian Sosa (13-0-1, 5 KOs) steps in for an eight-round welterweight showdown versus Texas-nativeBrian Jones (14-10, 8 KOs), plus Maryland-nativeCobia Breedy(13-0, 4 KOs) takes on Michigan’sRyan Lee Allen(9-3-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
Rounding out the lineup is Mexico’sIsaac Cruz Gonzalezen una lluita de 10 asaltos de pes ploma, prospecte invicte Keeshawn Williamsen una baralla de pes welter a sis assalts, unbeaten New YorkerArnold Gonzalez in a four-round featherweight duel and undefeated New Jersey-nativeKestna Davisin a four-round super welterweight bout against California’sJaime Meza.
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Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Addicionalment, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 a les ràdios per satèl lit i en l'aplicació de SiriusXM.
Tripleheader of Action Packed Showdowns Live in Primetime Dissabte, Agost 3 on FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX & FOX Deportes from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Juny 18, 2019) – Polish star and heavyweight contenderAdam Kownacki i l'ex retador al títol Chris “El malson” Arreola went face to face Tuesday at a press conference in Brooklyn as they previewed their showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Agost 3 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™.
Also going face to face Tuesday were two-time world championAndre Berto i Miguel Cruz, who meet in a welterweight attraction, and interim WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionMarcus Browne i l'ex campió del món Jean Pascal,who kick off FOX PBC Fight Night action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT.
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Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Barclays Center GEICO Atrium:
ADAM Kownacka
“This is an exciting moment for me. When I first fought at Barclays Center, I fought after the main event, so this is just an amazing feeling to be headlining.
“Arreola has been in there with everyone, so I know it’s a tough test. He’s coming off two knockout wins, so I know he’ll be ready, but I’m more ready.
“I’ve worked very hard to get to this moment. This is another step toward me becoming a world champion. I’m looking to put myself in line for a world title shot.
“I can’t wait for this one. It’s another step in the right direction, I know it’s going to be competitive because Arreola is coming off of two knockout wins. It’s a do or die mood for him. I know he’ll be in the best shape possible and I can’t wait to show off my skills.
“Arreola is a good fighter. He has fought everybody from Deontay Wilder to Vitali Klitschko. Hopefully I will be able to do a good job and get the win.
“Chris Arreola and I are going to put on the Fight of the Year. We’re going to show that the big guys can really fight.
“The heavyweight division is hot right now and this is going to add to it. With our styles being guys who come forward, it doesn’t get better as a boxing fan.
“This is the third fighter I’ve had in common with Deontay Wilder. I knocked out Artur Szpilka and Gerald Washington faster than he did, and I’m looking to do the same August 3.”
CHRIS Arreola
“Adam and I are going to put on a great fight. I’m really excited for this one. Com a fan, this is the kind of fight I’d want to watch. It’s going to be a fight that’s talked about for years.
“Everyone knows this is going to be a great fight. People always have something negative to say anyway, so I’m only controlling what I can. I’m really looking forward to this fight and displaying the new tricks of the trade that I’ll be implementing into this fight.
“I’m nothing like the fighter’s he’s fought. I’m not an opponent. I’m here to fight. He’s going to have a tough time trying to put me out. A lot of people underestimate me, but you’ll see on August 3 that I’m a heavyweight to be reckoned with.
“The main thing that I’ve seen from Kownacki is that he throws a lot of punches. He throws a bunch of punches. You just keep throwing punches and one of them is going to land and that’s what I see from him.
“El camp d'entrenament ha anat genial. I’m loving it. I’m learning a lot of new tricks of the trade and working on the old things also. I’m looking forward to this fight because the things that I’ve been working on with Joe Goossen, are going to come out in this fight.
“I’m going to be in the best shape possible on August 3. I’m saying it now, if I lose, I’m retiring. But I’m not going to lose. I’m coming guns blazing to get this win.”
ALTRES BERTO
“I started my career right here in New York after the Olympics and it always feels great to be back. This is going to be a great night of fighting. This is great event with a lot of fighters I know well, but this is going to be my show. Faré una gran actuació.
“Miguel Cruz I just found out is from Florida and basically my hometown. So it just got real personal and it’s going to be explosive.
“Al final de la dia, I’ve never stopped working. I’m in fight shape right now. This is a lifestyle for me. I don’t care what Miguel Cruz’s plans are. I have too much to fight for me to lose.
“You have to find different levels of motivation for yourself for every fight. Whether its family or whatever it is. I have my new baby girl, I lost my dad. So it’s coming from a lot of different areas right now.
“I’m going to be a whole other animal on August 3. I know what’s been going on in his camp and I know how his sparring is going. So I hope he just stays focused.
“I’m just looking to go out and put on a show. I’m looking forward to going out there and just making it happen. It’s going to be big. I’ve done a lot within the last few months. Any great performance I come back with puts me in contention.
“I’ve had a lot happen in my life in the last year. A lot of great things and some tragedies. I believe that I’m really in a position where everything is bottled up and I can’t wait to let it out on August 3.”
MIGUEL CRUZ
“It’s going to be fireworks and we’re going to bring the house down. I expect both of us to have amazing performances, but especially myself.
“I’m coming for Andre Berto and then I’m looking at Keith Thurman and that world title. I’m ready to leave it all in the ring. I have nothing to lose. I’m going to show that I’m a very dangerous man.
“This is a new era of boxing. That’s the nature of the game. One day I’ll be the old lion. This is just what happens. It’s going to happen to Andre Berto on August 3.
“I don’t have any real personal feelings towards him. I’m very focused on my mission, so if he wants to get personal I believe it’s going to cause him to make mistakes. I believe that it’s going to be a disadvantage in many different ways. I’m going to continue my training camp in the way I’ve been doing it.
“We did grow up in the same area relatively so it does spark up that inner city rivalry. I think that’s how he feels. And it’s fine. I know a lot about him and he doesn’t know much about me. I feel like I have a lot of advantages in this fight. I feel like I have the youth, the strength, and the power to do a lot of damage in this fight. I feel like he’s underestimating me, he’s going to make some mistakes and get emotional.
“I’m sure I’ve sparked a little fire in him and he’s going to train harder but that’s not going to change the fact that his mind isn’t really prepared for exactly what’s going to happen.
“I already feel like Brooklyn is my home and I’m going to make it my home going forward. I like the warmth that I feel from the fans and I especially know there’s going to be a lot of Puerto Rican support for this one. There’s going to be three stellar fights and I plan on stealing the show.”
MARCUS BROWNE
“I just want to thank everyone for allowing me to display my talents on this stage. I’m going to be in the best shape possible. I’m coming in shape for 15 rondes.
“I am always going to be underestimated in a sense, especially to a veteran like Pascal. He has to keep himself in the fight and the only way to do that is to downplay what I do. Come August 3, I will just display my talents and take care of business.
“This is a great card. You know Adam always comes with the thunder and excitement. Andre has always been in exciting fights. But when you’re watching my fight, make sure you don’t blink.
“The division has no one else like me. Pascal has fought a lot of great fighters, but he hasn’t faced anyone like me. It’s going to be something he’s never seen before in that ring.
“I am not focused on the future right now. The only thing I am focused on is Jean Pascal, because we won’t get there if we don’t take care of business with him the right way. It’s not about just winning it’s about winning the right way. We are going to focus on him right now and after that it is what it is.
“Jean Pascal always comes to fight and he comes in great shape. But he’s in my way right now. I’m going to knock you out, Et prometo que. I’m making sure I’m ready for him. I know exactly what he possesses and we respect that. Agost 3 it will be my time.
“I remember sparring Jean Pascal and he said I was green. But the fruit is ripe now. He knows what time it is.”
JEAN PASCAL
“Això serà una gran baralla. Marcus is a tremendous fighter who’s going to train very well. We both know we’ll be at our best. I’ve been there and one that before. I’m up for any challenge.
“Marcus is the rookie and I’m the veteran. I’m going to show him who’s the boss.
“This show is very special for me because you will see the two best Haitian boxers on earth in Andre Berto and myself. I hope the big Haitian community in New York shows up to see us.
“I’m one of the best in the world. I always train hard and I’m always ready for a challenge. I know it’s not going to be easy. I don’t take any easy fight at any point in my career.
“I love the sport and I love to display all of my talent. It’s going to be technical fight and a chess match on fight night.
“Estic molt content d’estar aquí. I want to thank everyone who made this dream come true for me to fight at Barclays Center. This is a tremendous place to fight and many champions have fought here. I’m going to be part of history.”
BRETT Yormark, CEO de BSE Global
“I’m excited to kick off another heavyweight fight promotion right here in Brooklyn. This is our 5th event headlined by a heavyweight fight but our first headlined by a heavyweight from Brooklyn.
“Brooklyn loves their heavyweights. Adam is undefeated in eight fights at Barclays and this has certainly become his home and we welcome him back. There aren’t many fighters I know with the grassroots fan base that you have. We’re also excited to have Chris Arreola here for a fight that will have a great atmosphere on August 3.
“We also welcome back Andre Berto and Miguel Cruz for what we know will be an exciting welterweight matchup. I’m also thrilled that Marcus Browne is back for his 13ºappearance at our venue. Thank you for being a fixture here and we also welcome Jean Pascal to challenge for your interim title.
“Aquest és el nostre 35º nit de lluita. It’s been an incredible journey and PBC has continued to give us some of the best fights out there. FOX is the biggest platform in the sport of boxing today and we’re happy to have them come here on August 3.”
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L'excampió invicte David Benavidez anota un TKO a la segona ronda de J'Leon Love, L'excampió invicte Luis Nery aconsegueix un nocaut nocable dominant de la cinquena ronda de McJoe Arroyo & Chris Arreola, el favorit dels fanàtics de pes pesat, atura Jean Pierre Augustin a la tercera ronda
L'excampió de pes pesat Charles Martin guanya per desqualificació a PBC Prelims a FS1
Feu clic a AQUÍ per a Fotos de Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports (Contrasenya: foxsports)
Feu clic a AQUÍ per a fotos de Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions (Fotos afegides en breu)
ARLINGTON, TX. (Març 17, 2019) – Errol Spence Jr. va conservar el seu Campionat del Món de pes welter de la FIB a la seva ciutat natal davant 47,525 aficionats amb una decisió unànime sobre el campió del món de quatre divisions Mikey García a l'esdeveniment principal de la primera Premier Boxing Champions a FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event dissabte a la nit des d'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas.
“La motivació lluitant davant la gent de la meva ciutat natal em va fer sentir molt bé,” va dir Spence. “Aquesta gent m'ha donat suport des del primer dia i volia fer una bona actuació per a tots ells.”
“Realment agraeixo l'amor i el suport dels fans d'aquesta nit,” va dir García. “És una gran nit i tot el mèrit a Errol, és un gran campió. Ell és la veritat. Va executar molt bé el seu pla de joc.”
El combat va començar tècnicament, amb Spence fent un cop constant i intentant tallar l'anell mentre Garcia buscava pacientment una oportunitat per contrarestar-se.. Garcia va tenir un cert èxit primerenc llançant ganxos esquerres del contra sobre el jab de Spence, però mai va poder posar-se en ritme contra el campió més ocupat.
“Va sortir aquí amb un bon pla de joc i va mantenir la distància al seu favor,” va dir García. “No vaig poder posar en marxa el meu ritme i va fer el que havia de fer. Vaig intentar fer ajustos i ell va continuar executant.”
En la quarta ronda, Spence va dominar la major part de l'acció abans que Garcia fes un augment tardà i obligués Spence a ajupir-se defensivament durant els últims moments de la ronda.. Garcia va mantenir aquesta energia al principi de la cinquena ronda, posant a Spence a la defensiva temporalment abans de recuperar el seu impuls i tornar a connectar amb potents esquerres rectes..
Spence va augmentar els cops de puny corporal a mesura que avançava la lluita i va mirar per desgastar el lluitador que augmentava de pes.. Garcia va començar a sagnar pel nas a la vuitena ronda, moment en què Spence va augmentar la seva producció i va aterrar 35, 29, 34 i 25 cops de puny a les rondes de nou 12 respectivament, segons CompuBox.
“Durant tot el camp d'entrenament, molts comentaristes van pensar que era massa intel·ligent i jo no podia boxejar tan bé com ell,” va dir Spence. “Vaig demostrar que puc boxejar i que puc moure el cap si vull. El joc és ser intel·ligent, és la ciència dolça. Tenia l'avantatge de la mida i l'abast, així que per què no utilitzar-lo per treure el jab? És una arma per a mi i li treu una de les armes.”
“Vaig poder aguantar el meu,” va dir García. “Em vaig sentir bé i em vaig sentir fort. Crec que va sentir el meu poder, però definitivament també té poder.”
Mentre Garcia va mostrar el seu coratge per fer la distància, Spence era simplement massa eficaç, amb un jutge fins i tot anotant ronda 11 10-8 per a Spence. Spence va llançar un màxim de carrera 1082 cops de puny i fora va aterrar Garcia per un esglaonament 345 a 75 marge.
Després de 12 rondes d'acció, els tres jutges van veure la lluita per Spence, pels comptes de 120-108 dues vegades i 120-107.
“Li dono a Mikey Garcia tot el crèdit per haver pres aquesta lluita,” va dir Spence. “En Mikey i jo vam fer un gran espectacle davant de tots aquests adorables fans. El respecte molt i li agraeixo que hagi fet un pas endavant.”
“Acabem de fer 12 rondes amb un gran campió de pes welter,” va dir García. “És una gesta que ningú ha fet recentment. Estic orgullós del que he pogut fer. He de tornar enrere i pensar-hi. Probablement tornaré a divisions més lleugeres però haurem de pensar-hi.”
Després de la baralla, Spence va declarar que volia lluitar contra la llegenda de la boxa i el titular del pes welter Manny Pacquiao següent, que va entrar al ring després de la baralla.
“Ha batut rècords aquí abans, és una llegenda de l'esport i seria un honor lluitar amb ell a continuació,” va dir Spence.
“Sí, per què no?” va dir Pacquiao, quan se li va preguntar per enfrontar-se a Spence a continuació. “Donarem una bona lluita als aficionats. Estic molt content d'estar aquí a AT&T Stadium i espero tornar-hi aviat.”
En l'esdeveniment co-principal, excampió del món invicte de 168 lliures David Benavidez(21-0, 18 KOs) dominat J'Leon Amor (24-3-1, 13 KOs) per aconseguir una parada de segona ronda en el seu enfrontament de pes súper mitjà.
“És un somni fet realitat lluitar en aquest escenari davant d'aquests aficionats,” va dir Benavidez. “Aquests aficionats em donen la motivació per aixecar-me cada dia i fer un esforç addicional.”
Des de la campana d'obertura, Love va intentar amuntegar el Benavidez més alt, però Benavidez, de 22 anys, el va fer pagar ràpidament, aterrant un potent ganxo esquerre que va sorprendre Love. L'amor va poder durar tota la ronda, però va agafar ganxos més potents de Benavidez abans de la campana.
“Esperava noquejar-lo, però quan el vaig colpejar amb el primer tir de Déu, Sabia que no duraria,” va dir Benavidez. “Vaig intentar avançar-me, però aquesta nit no era necessari.”
Benavidez va perdre poc temps a la segona volta, oferint cops de poder que van posar Love en la carrera. Benavidez va atrapar Love amb una combinació neta a les cordes que va sorprendre Love i va obligar l'àrbitre Laurence Cole a saltar i aturar el combat. 1:14 en la segona ronda, mentre Benavidez va començar a llançar combos furiosos.
“Estava fent els seus trets, però no crec que estigués agafant massa càstig,” va dir Amor. “No estava completament fora del joc, però em va atrapar amb un parell de bons tirs.”
Després de la baralla, Benavidez va posar els seus ulls en el campió de pes súper mitjà del CMB Anthony Dirrell, que va assistir a la baralla.
“Vaig veure Anthony Dirrell amb el cinturó del CMB. No es pot dir campió fins que no lluiti amb mi. Aquest és el meu cinturó. Vaig a buscar-ho. És meu.”
L'acció addicional va comptar amb l'antic campió de pes gallo Luis Nery (29-0, 23 KOs) derrocar l'antic campió McJoe Arroyo (18-3, 8 KOs) quatre vegades en el seu camí cap a una victòria a la cinquena ronda per parada als seus Estats Units. debut.
“Som dos grans lluitadors que vam estar aquí per fer un espectacle,” va dir en Nery. “Això és el que heu d'esperar dels lluitadors del nostre calibre. Estic content de començar amb el peu correcte aquí als meus Estats Units. debutar i demostrar a tothom que encara sóc el millor en pes gallo.”
Nery va perseguir Arroyo des de la campana inicial, llançant grans cops de potència que obligaven al seu oponent a lluitar contra el seu peu posterior. Amb 45 queden segons a la segona ronda, Nery va anotar la seva primera derrota amb una esquerra que el va sorprendre i una combinació de seguiment que va posar Arroyo a la lona.
Arroyo no va poder evitar que Nery s'apropés i va tornar a colpejar la catifa al final de la tercera ronda., ja que un ample ganxo d'esquerra va fer mal a Arroyo abans de ser abatut per una ràfega que va seguir. Els problemes van continuar per a Arroyo a la quarta ronda, ja que va ser tombat dues vegades més en el minut final de la ronda.
“Mai em vaig sentir com si estigués atordit ni res, només eren cops durs,” va dir Arroyo. “Vaig baixar però vaig tornar a pujar. Si fos per mi, hauria continuat. He de respectar el meu rival pel seu rendiment. Aquest no és el final de la meva carrera. L'he vist lluitar abans, però em va sorprendre el seu poder. Era la seva nit aquesta nit.”
Després de la quarta ronda, El córner d'Arroyo va aturar el combat, fent l'aturada oficial 10 segons a la cinquena ronda. Nery va dominar el combat, fora aterrant Arroyo 87 a 36, mentre que l'aterratge 44 per cent dels seus cops de poder.
“Entrenarem dur i esperem que al juny, tornarem a tenir el cinturó,” va dir en Nery. “Vull recuperar el meu cinturó, després unificar la divisió.”
El combat d'obertura de pagament per visió va veure com el favorit dels fans de pes pesat Chris Arreola (38-5-1, 33 KOs) anotar una aturada de la tercera ronda sobre un invicte anteriorment Jean Pierre Augustin (17-1-1, 12 KOs).
“L'Augustin és un nen famolenc que va intentar fer-me un nom,” , Va dir Arreola. “Perdo i estic fora, però no surto. El vaig tocar un parell de vegades i vaig veure que estava ferit. Em vaig quedar tranquil i va arribar l'aturada.”
Després de començar a vessar sang del nas d'Arreola cap al final de la segona ronda, la Ribera, El nadiu de Califòrnia va començar ràpidament a la tercera ronda, connectant amb una recta a l'esquerra que va sorprendre Augustin i gairebé el va enviar a la lona en els primers segons.
A mesura que avançava la ronda, Augustin va intentar aguantar i moure's per recuperar la compostura, però finalment va ser atrapat amb una ràfega a la cantonada neutra que el va posar a la lona. Mentre es va aixecar i va poder continuar, una altra ràfega al racó d'Agustí, inclosa una gran esquerra, finalment va obligar l'àrbitre Neal Young a aturar la baralla 2:03 a la tercera ronda.
“Cada lluitador sent que pot continuar, però és el que és, està fora del meu control,” va dir l'Agustí. “Vaig quedar més sorprès que ferit, però em va saltar damunt i va acabar.”
A la ronda final dominant va aterrar Arreola 18 de 30 cops de poder, en comparació amb només tres cops de puny aterrats a la ronda per Augustin.
“M'encanta la lluita contra,” , Va dir Arreola. “Tots dos estàvem intentant colpejar-nos els uns als altres i m'encanta. Tinc la sort de ser un lluitador.”
Precedint el pagament per visualització, PBC Prelims a FS1 va comptar amb l'antic campió de pes pesat Charles Martin (26-2-1. 23 KOs) guanyar per desqualificació contra invictes anteriorment Gregory Corbin (15-1, 9 KOs) a la vuitena ronda del seu enfrontament. Després de restar un punt a Corbin a la quarta ronda, cinc i sis per cops baixos, L'àrbitre Mark Calo-oy va aturar el combat a la vuitena ronda després d'un altre cop baix. Va arribar l'hora oficial de la desqualificació 53 segons a la vuitena ronda.
“No crec que realment volia lluitar, volia colpejar-me baix i veure quant se'n podia sortir,” va dir Martin. “Vaig sentir que ja no volia participar més.”
“És el que és, Vaig pensar que l'estava colpejant al cinturó,” va dir en Corbin. “Volíem anar al cos, Vaig pensar que estava cansat. El vaig fer mal una vegada, però els cops baixos ho van fer per mi.”
“Tornem al campament, prendre uns dies de descans i després tornar a la feina,” va dir Martin. “Estem ocupats el 2019.”
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