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Twee-afdeling Kampioen Danny Garcia neem op voormalige wêreldkampioen Brandon Rios in Main Event & 168-Pond kampioen David Benavidez verdedig titel in Rematch Teen Top Contender Ronald Gavril in Co-funksie
LAS VEGAS (Januarie 30, 2018) - Welterweight aanspraakmakers Yordenis Ugas en Ray Robinson sal bots in 'n 12-ronde IBF 147-pond titel uitskakeling bout live op Showtime Saterdag, Februarie 17 van Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas in 'n gebeurtenis wat deur Premier Boxing Champions
UGAS vs. Robinson skop af 'n Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks tripleheader by 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT wat opskrif deur 'n stryd tussen twee-afdeling kampioen Danny Garcia neem oor die voormalige wêreldkampioen Brandon Rios in 'n weltergewig titel eliminator. Die mede-funksie sal 168-pond wêreldkampioen sien David Benavidez die verdediging van sy titel in 'n herontmoeting teen top-gegradeerde super middelgewig aanspraakmaker Ronald Gavril.
Dit welterweight konfrontasie sal betwis vir die IBF se nommer twee posisie vir die titel gehou deur onoorwonne kampioen Errol Spence Jr.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder deur Mayweather Promosies en TGB Promotions, is nou op die rakke en is beskikbaar by AXS.com.
Bykomende optrede binne die arena sal kenmerk 175-pond aanspraakmaker Lionell Thompson (19-4, 11 Uitklophoue) sukkel hard-hitting Edwin Rodriguez (29-2, 20 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-ronde matchup, liggewig aanspraakmaker Ladarius Miller (14-1, 4 Uitklophoue) en voormalige wêreldkampioen Argenis Mendez (24-5-1, 12 Uitklophoue) bots in 'n 10-ronde konfrontasie en voormalige-top posisie amateur Joe Spencer sal sy pro-buiging teen Uriël Gonzalez (1-2-1, 1 KO) in 'n vier-round 154-pond bout.
UGAS (20-3, 9 Uitklophoue), wat gebore is in Kuba en woon nou in Las Vegas, is een van die besigste boksers in die sport en 'n vinnige-riser in die weltergewig-afdeling. Nadat hy 'n eenparige besluit om Amir Imam in 2014, die 31-jarige UGAS het 'n jaar uit die boks en kom terug op 'n traan. Tydens 'n 12-maande-span vanaf Augustus 2016 tot Augustus 2017, UGAS het vyf reguit gevegte, klop af top aanspraakmakers en vooruitsigte insluitend Jamal James, Bryant Perrella, Levan Ghvamichava, Thomas Dulorme en Nelson Lara, insluitende verskeie oorwinnings op kort kennisgewing opdragte.
Robinson (24-2, 12 Uitklophoue) is die toonbeeld van 'n Philadelphia vegter - 'n volkome bokser wat altyd kom om te veg en hou besig om te bly. UGAS sal een van die moeilikste uitdagings van loopbaan Robinson se verteenwoordig. Die 32-jarige hotklou geveg drie keer verlede jaar en kom af 'n sewende ronde tegniese besluit oorwinning oor Breidis Prescott in Atlantic City op Junie 30.
Afronding uit die nag van gevegte is onoorwonne Andres Cortes (6-0, 4 Uitklophoue) in 'n ses-ronde ligte stryd, onoorwonne Brian Gallegos (6-0, 4 Uitklophoue) in ses rondes van super-veergewigtitel aksie, super vlieggewig aanspraakmaker Ava ridder (14-2-4, 5 Uitklophoue) in 'n ses ronde aantrekkingskrag en onoorwonne vooruitsig Jonathan Esquivel (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) sukkel Cameron Burroughs (4-2, 3 Uitklophoue) in 'n ses-ronde middelgewigtitel stryd.
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Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter & More Discuss The Latest In Series Of Welterweight Blockbusters
Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks® Live by 5:15 namiddag. EN/2:15 namiddag. PT From Bramall Lane In Sheffield, Engeland
NEW YORK (Mei 23, 2017) – IBF Welterweight World Champion Kell Brook and undefeated rising star Errol Spence face off Saterdag woon op Showtime (5:15 namiddag. EN/2:15 namiddag. PT) in the latest in a series of significant welterweight matchups between the best fighters in one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
Six of the top eight welterweights in the world* will have fought in the first five months of 2017 – all on SHOWTIME or CBS – as a de facto tournament continues in the 147-pound class to determine the No. 1 fighter in a division long controlled by the retired Floyd Mayweather.
*Source: Transnational Boxing Rankings
WBA and WBC Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman unified the titles on Maart 4 with a split-decision victory over Danny Garcia in a rare matchup of undefeated champions. Lamont Peterson picked up the secondary WBA Regular title on Februarie. 18, en op April 22 Shawn Porter knocked out Andre Berto to become the mandatory challenger to Thurman’s WBC belt. The remaining welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao, is set to defend his WBO title against Jeff Horn on Julie 2.
Now it’s Brook and Spence’s turn to take center stage in boxing’s glamour division.
Saterdag in Sheffield, Engeland, Spruit (36-1, 25 Uitklophoue) will make the fourth defense of the IBF belt he won via majority decision over Porter in 2014. The 31-year-old, wat nog nooit platgeslaan, will be the decided hometown favorite in front of what is expected to be 25,000-plus fans in the first world title fight in the 162-year history of Bramall Lane.
The 27-year-old Spence (21-0, 18 Uitklophoue) has long been considered one of boxing’s most prized prospects. The IBF’s No. 1 contender has knocked out eight straight opponents and has improved as his level of opposition has risen – his last six opponents held an impressive combined record of 151 wins against just eight losses. The Dallas resident travels abroad for this long-awaited title opportunity as he attempts to become the first American to dethrone an Englishman on British soil in nearly a decade.**
With both Spence and Brook affirming their intention to unify the division after Mei 27, see below for what legendary Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard and current top welterweights have to say about Saterdag se IBF title matchup.
SUGAR RAY LEONARD – Former Undisputed Welterweight World Champion
“I’m really excited about this fight in particular, mainly because both fighters have to be on their A-game. I know there is talk about Kell’s eye surgery being a psychological problem, but from personal experience, I don’t see that being the case. I never thought about my eye once the doctor gave me the green light.
“To ask me who is going to win this fight, I have my favorite in Errol Spence. Maar, based on the each fighter’s physical artillery, one punch can turn the tables around. Dit gesê, I am going to sit back and watch a great night of boxing.”
KEITH THURMAN – Unified WBA & WBC Welterweight World Champion
“This is an interesting fight. I have not followed Kell too much, but I have obviously seen Errol fight in the U.S. Errol is a tough, young fighter who is just getting into the public’s eye, and Kell obviously has the strength of the British crowd on his side.
“It should be a tough fight that really speaks to the strength of the welterweight division. Both fighters are men that I would be open to fighting as I continue to unify the division in 2018. As a fight fan, let’s see what’s ‘Special’ about Kell Brook, and we’ll see if Errol Spence can show us he’s ‘The Truth.’ It should be a great fight and I’ll be watching.”
DANNY GARCIA – Former Welterweight World Champion
“I think this is a 50/50 stryd. I think the person with the better game plan is going to win. There is a lot of pressure to go into someone’s backyard like Spence is doing, and he’s never faced a fighter in his prime before like Brook. It is definitely a test for him and a big step up in competition. If he is ready, he can do it. He just has to go in there and stay focused.
“The welterweight division is the best division in boxing. I still feel like I am one of the best welterweights in the world even though I came up short. I never thought I would say a loss would make me stronger because I didn’t see myself losing. I want my titles back and to be seen as the best in the best division.”
SHAWN PORTER – Former Welterweight Champion & Current WBC No. 1 Contender
“I’m glad Errol is getting his title shot, and I’m happy he’s going to England for it. I’m obviously pulling for the American. Errol is a phenomenal athlete and a great boxer. I think he’s ready to show the world something, but Kell is right up there in that top tier of welterweights. People who tune in should be thrilled. I know I’m looking forward to it.
“The welterweight division is awesome, top to bottom. We’re right where we need to be and should be. Boxing returning back to the masses with PBC came at the perfect time for me and the rest of the top welterweights. There are so many of us capable of winning a title right now.”
LAMONT PETERSON – WBA (gereelde) Welterweight World Champion
“This is going to be a tough fight, but I think Errol should win. At least I’m pulling for Errol to win. He’s got to overcome the idea that there will probably be 30,000 people cheering against him, so he has to show the judges that he deserves to win.
“Brook is a good fighter and is going to bring his best, but I think Errol, in the end, is the better fighter. But he will have to prove it.
“The welterweight division is one of the best in boxing right now. We’ve got a lot of good fighters in their prime making the division strong. And guys are willing to fight each other. We are seeing the kind of fights the fans want to see. If this keeps up it could bring boxing back to where it was in the days when Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler all fought each other. So it’s really good for boxing right now.”
**Timothy Bradley dethroned another Sheffield native, Junior Witter, in 2008 in Nottingham.
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