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3 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Shane Mosley Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Dissabte setembre 13, in Las Vegas

Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S –

The Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience

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Las Vegas (Juliol 16, 2025) – Three-division world champion and Hall of Famer Shane Mosley has confirmed that he will appear at the Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday September 13, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. a 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, that will take place later that evening at the Allegiant Stadium.

Mosley will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his 2nd Chance Boxing Promotions booth during the fan event held over the Mexican Independence Day weekend.

The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan event that coincides with some of the sports’ llegendari, classic fights in Las Vegas, including Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, canelo vs. Chavez Jr., canelo vs. GGG II, canelo vs. Jacobs, canelo vs. GGG III and Canelo vs Munguia.

Centered in boxing’s long-time home – Las Vegas – this year’s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promotors, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits youhttps://boxfanexpo.com – @BoxFanExpo

Les entrades per a l'Expo Box Fan estan disponibles en línia a

https://bit.ly/BOXFANEXPO2025

Mosley will make his first appearance at this years’ Expo and will be signing gloves, fotos, personal items and memorabilia. Mosley will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy. Boxing Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing legend also known as“Sugar”.

Mosley joins Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera as an early commitment to this year’s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.

About Shane Mosley

“Sucre” Shane Mosley, is a globally respected boxing icon and Hall of Famer. He competed from 1993 a 2016. Mosley held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the IBF lightweight title, the WBA (Súper), the WBC welterweight titles, and the WBA (Súper) as well as the WBC and The Ring magazine light middleweight titles. He was also known as the lineal champion at welterweight (dues vegades) and light middleweight.

En 1998, the Boxing Writers Association of America named Mosley as their Fighter of the Year. He was also given the same honor by the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000. En 2000 i 2001, he was named the world’s best active and pound for pound boxer, by The Ring. Here are some of Mosley’s most notable fights, such as Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Fernando Vargas, Vernon Forrest, Antonio Margarito, and Ricardo Mayorga among many others…  

About 2ND Chance Boxing Promotions

2nd Chance Boxing Promotions is a mission-driven fight promotion company founded by Paul & Tiffany NuRoyal (formerly Nutall), in partnership with boxing legend ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley. President Shane Mosley is committed to mentoring fighters, scouting, coaching, and expanding opportunities for underprivileged athletes worldwide. His mission is to help every fighter rise—not just as a champion in the ring, but as a champion in life. As a branch of the 2nd Chance Saves Lives organization, 2nd Chance Boxing Promotions wants to empower underprivileged fighters around the world with real access to professional boxing opportunities—inside the U.S. and abroad. Their promotions spotlight grit, talent, and transformation, offering fighters not just a stage, but a path out of poverty and into purpose. 2nd Chance Boxing Promotions will promote licensed professional boxing matches across the United States while actively scouting and developing international fighters from underserved regions. The organization will partner with gyms, media platforms, and sponsors to elevate athlete visibility and create lasting impact. In addition to live events, the promotion will produce fight content, docu-series, and branded media that highlight the powerful personal stories behind each fighter. Through these efforts, 2nd Chance Boxing Promotions aims to create real economic opportunities for fighters and their families by offering contracts, entrenament, and the exposure needed to build sustainable careers in boxing. For more info go tohttps://2ndchancesaveslives.org/2c-boxing-promotions

About Box Fan Expo

Box Fan Expo és l'esdeveniment definitiu d'experiència per a fans de la boxa, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.

Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Durán, Lennox Lewis, Juli Cèsar Chavez, Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Marc Antoni Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teòfimo López, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Claressa Escuts, Fernando Vargas, Edgar Berlanga, Oscar Valdez, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey García, Errol Spence Jr, Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Jose Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny García, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mars, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Floyd Mayweather sr., Vinny Pau, Mia St. Joan, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, Seniesa Estrada, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Creu, Chiquita Gonzalez, Badou Jack, Nico Ali Walsh, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Màquines d'afaitar Earnie, Michael & Leon Spinks, Brandon Rius, Anthony Dirrell, Danny Jacobs and many more…

Exhibitors include boxing promoters, equip, vestir, equipment, begudes energètiques, productes complementaris, mitjans de radiodifusió, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.

Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, hi haurà actualitzacions setmanals sobre les nombroses estrelles que comprometran la seva aparició a la Boxing Expo.

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite:

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® PRESENTA EL PROGRAMA DE BOIXA CARREGAT AMB ELS MATCHUPS DE MARQUEE DELS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

DUES UNIFICACIONS DE TÍTOL MUNDIAL, SET COMPTES DEL CAMPIONAT DEL MÓN I TRES ELIMINADORS DE TÍTOLS MUNDIALS DURANT CINQ MESOS

L'alineació estrellada està destacada per Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez i Jermall Charlo

NOVA YORK – març 15, 2022 - SHOWTIME Sports i Premier Boxing Champions han anunciat avui nou esdeveniments de boxa durant la primera meitat 2022 amb algunes de les estrelles més conegudes i dinàmiques de l'esport en enfrontaments altament competitius. L'alineació enfronta campions contra campions i millors contendents contra millors contendents per formar el calendari més fort i ambiciós de la indústria. La sòlida formació inclou:

  • Nou esdeveniments destacats durant cinc mesos 21 lluitadors invictes;
  • Dos enfrontaments d'unificació del campionat del món, un per als quatre cinturons del títol mundial i el cobejat títol de Campió Indiscutible, i un per tres cinturons de títols mundials;
  • Set partits de campionat del món amb almenys 13 cinturons del títol mundial en joc i tres eliminatòries del títol mundial;
  • Tots els sis primers pes welter classificats lluiten en un període de set setmanes;
  • Diverses lluites de cruïlla fonamentals des del pes súper gallo fins al pes súper mitjà amb una mitjana de dos esdeveniments al mes fins al juliol.

L'ampli programa inclou les estrelles més grans de l'esport: Errol Spence, Jr., Gervonta "Tank" Davis, Jermell CharloDavid Benavidezi Jermall Charlo.  També n'hi ha 18 lluitadors envellits 27 anys i menys, inclòs el campió del món unificatStephen Fulton, Jr., i molt apreciat, aspirant invicte al pes welterJaron "Botes" Ennis. Amb aquest èmfasi en la joventut i la creació de reis, SHOWTIME Sports i Premier Boxing Champions estan ben posicionats per portar l'esport al futur. Dirigit perStephen Espinoza, President, Esports & Programació d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc, i quatre vegades Emmy® Productor executiu premiatDavid Dinkins, Jr., que guia un repartiment d'estrelles de comentaristes i ass de producció, TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ® segueix sent la plataforma més titular i de confiança de la boxa. Sens dubte, el millor pes welter actiu d'aquesta època, l'invicte Spence, ja un campió unificat, buscarà recollir un tercer títol mundial quan posi les seves corretges del CMB i de la FIB contra el Campió del Món de l'AMBYordenis Ugas aDissabte,Abril 16 a l'acte principal a SHOWTIME PPV® a AT&Estadi T, casa dels Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas és només el 12º partit d'unificació en la història de la divisió de pes welter, unir-se a enfrontaments clàssics com ara"Sucre" Ray Leonard vs.Thomas HearnsJo iFloyd Mayweather vs.Manny Pacquiao. El partit és ric d'intriga mentre Spence intenta reivindicar la supremacia en una de les divisions més profundes de la boxa., mentre que Ugas, que gairebé va deixar l'esport, pretén completar un gir impressionant després de vèncer el campió del món de vuit divisions Pacquiao a l'agost. Superestrella de boxa i cinc vegades, en tres divisions campió del mónTancDavis encapçalarà el seu quart esdeveniment PPV de SHOWTIME consecutiu contra NemesisRolando Romero aDissabte, Maig 28, Barclays Center a Brooklyn, Nova York, pel títol mundial de pes lleuger WBA de DavisEl combat arriba després de la lluitada victòria per decisió unànime de 12 rondes de DavisIsaac "Pitbull" Cruz en la qual Davis va superar una lesió davant d'una estrella estelada, multitud esgotada a Los Angeles el desembre passat. WBO 154 lliures núm. 1-classificat contendentTim Tszyu, el fill de Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, que va lluitar en molts dels seus combats més memorables a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, farà la seva U.S. debutDissabte, 26 de marçcontra 2012 U.S. Olímpic i màxim rivalTerrell Gaushaa The Armory de Minneapolis. Els zurders ratllatsErickson Lubin iSebastià Fundora participarà en un eliminador de títols súper welter, pel títol interí WBC, en el segon d'esquena, intrigants enfrontaments encreuats a la divisióDissabte, Abril 9 de Virgin Hotels a Las Vegas. Jermell Charlo i Brian Castano una vegada més buscarà convertir-se en el primer campió indiscutible de 154 lliures a l'era dels quatre cinturons i només el tercer campió indiscutible de la general avui quan es trobin en una represa dels seus 2021 clàssic activatDissabte, Maig 14 in Los Angeles. Més, estrella de pes welter en ascensEnnis, possiblement el boxejador amb més talent que encara ha guanyat un títol mundial, torna com a funció conjunta en contraCustio Claytonen una eliminatòria del títol welter de la FIB. Excampió del món dues vegadesBenavidez torna a l'acció enDissabte,21 de maigcontra l'artista nocautDavid Lemieux a 168 lliures a Phoenix, Ariz., en un combat entre dos dels punxadors més grans de l'esport. Fulton, en el seu primer combat des de la seva victòria per unificació del títol a la divisió de 122 lliures contraBrandon Figueroa, defensarà els seus títolsDissabte, Juny 4 a Minneapolis, contra l'antic campió del món unificatDanny Roman en un altre no es pot perdre l'enfrontament. Jermall Charlo defensarà el seu campionat mundial de pes mitjà del CMB per cinquena vegadaDissabte, Juny 18, quan s'enfronta a l'antic desafiador del títol mundial, WBC núm. 6-classificatMaciej Sulecki el cap de setmana de vacances de Juneteenth a Houston. EncèsDissabte, Juliol 9, a Sant Antoni, Texas, campió del món de pes ploma del CMB recentment encunyatMarc Magsayo farà la seva primera defensa del títol des que va ser destronatGary Russell Jr.., a SHOWTIME contra un desafiador obligatori invicte i antic titular del pes súper galloRei Vargas.
S'anunciaran partits addicionals amb apostes altes a mesura que s'omplin les targetes de lluita individuals. "És un bon moment per ser fan de la boxa i espectador de SHOWTIME amb tants d'alt nivell, enfrontaments conseqüents al nostre calendari,", Va dirEspinoza, President, Esports & Programació d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc. “Continuem fent créixer l'esport a tots els nivells, de la nostra sèrie de baseSHOBOXper coronar campions unificats i indiscutibles a les divisions més profundes de la boxa. Quan tens en compte la naturalesa competitiva d'aquestes baralles, el poder estrella de lluitadors com Errol Spence, Jr., 'Tanc' Davis, David Benavidez, els germans Charlo, i la vitalitat juvenil de Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis i Brandun Lee: mai ha estat tan clar que SHOWTIME és la destinació de les baralles més convincents i ho serà durant els propers anys. Aquesta línia de boxa SHOWTIME és sens dubte la més potent de qualsevol xarxa o plataforma el 2022". La programació de boxa SHOWTIME Sports inclou set edicions de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® i dos esdeveniments significatius de SHOWTIME PPV, tot presentat per Premier Boxing Champions: ·Març 26 - Showtime Campionat BoxingL'Armeria, Minneapolis, Des.
o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super welter Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Josep Adorno, Bouto lleuger Elvis Rodríguez vs. Juan José Velasco, Superlleuger (142 LBS) Combat ·Abril 9 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__El Teatre a Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas
o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastià Fundora, Títol interí super welter del CMB Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Super welter Bouto Kevin Salgado vs.. Bryant Perrella, Combat de pes súper welter ·Abril 16 – SHOWTIME PPV__AT&Estadi T, Arlington, Texas
o Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas, CMB, AMB & Unificació del campionat mundial de pes welter IBF
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (PPV anterior):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, Títol welter de l'AMB Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, superligero Bout ·Maig 14 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Los Angeleso Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano II, IBF indiscutible, AMB, CMB & Unificació del Campionat del Món de pes súper welter de l'OMB Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, Eliminador de pes welter IBF ·Maig 21 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Fènix
o David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux, Pes súper mitjà Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Combat de pes súper welter ·Maig 28 – SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, Nova York
Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, Campionat del món de pes lleuger de l'AMB ·Juny 4 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Minneapolis
o Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danny Roman, OMB & Campionat del món de pes super gallo del CMB David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, Títol mundial de pes súper mitjà de l'AMB ·Juny 18 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Houston
o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, Campionat del món de pes mitjà del CMB ·Juliol 9 - Showtime Campionat Boxing__Sant Antoni
o Mark Magsayo vs. Rei Vargas, WBC Featherweight World Championship\

Per obtenir més informació i futurs anuncis de lluita, visiteuwww.sho.com/sportswww.PremierBoxingChampions.com, segueixi a Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing i @TGBPromotions a Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing i @TGBPromotions o fes-te fan a Facebook awww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing. Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), una filial de propietat total de Paramount, posseeix i gestiona el servei premium SHOWTIME®, que inclou sèries originals aclamades per la crítica, documentals provocadors, pel·lícules d'èxit de taquilla, especials de comèdia i música i esports contundents. SHOWTIME està disponible com a servei de transmissió autònom a tots els principals dispositius de reproducció i Showtime.com, així com per cable, DBS, proveïdors de telecomunicacions i de vídeo en streaming. SNI també opera els serveis premium THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ i FLIX®, així com versions sota demanda de les tres marques. SNI comercialitza i distribueix esdeveniments esportius i d'entreteniment per als subscriptors sobre una base de pagament per visió a través de SHOWTIME PPV®. Per obtenir més informació, anar awww.SHO.com.

David Benavidez to Fight for Interim WBC Super Middleweight Championship Next

With current Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez now confirmed to be facing WBC Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Makabu in his next bout, Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of undefeated two-time super middleweight world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez, has received permission from the WBC Board for Benavidez to fight for their Interim Championship in his next bout.


Today at their 59th annual world convention in Mexico City, Alvarez’s trainer Eddy Reynoso petitioned the WBC to allow the future hall-of-famer to challenge Makabu for a chance at another world title in an amazing fifth weight division. Reynoso’s request was granted unanimously.


En resposta, Lewkowicz immediately requested that Benavidez (25-0, 22 KOs), whom many considered at the top of the list of potential next Canelo opponents, be given a chance to hold their world championship for the third time in his undefeated career. The request was also granted.


An opponent for Benavidez’s attempt at a third WBC belt will be announced shortly.







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DAVID BENAVÍDEZ AND JOSÉ BENAVIDEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Unbeaten Two-Time World Champion David Benavídez and Longtime Contender José Benavídez Preview Respective Showdowns Taking Place Saturday, Novembre 13 En viu per SHOWTIME® des Footprint Center in Phoenix in a Premier Boxing Champions Event

Feu clic a AQUÍ Per a les fotos d'Esther Lin / SHOWTIME

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Octubre 26, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez and his older brother, longtime contender José Benavídez, previewed their respective showdowns before they enter in the ring in their hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. en dissabte, Novembre 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center.

David will battle former champion José Uzcategui in a super middleweight title eliminator bout that headlines the event, while José faces Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres a l'esdeveniment co-principal de 10 rondes. The Benavídez brothers have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans in long-awaited homecoming bouts November 13, which will mark their first time entering the ring in Phoenix since 2015.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the Benavídez brothers, plus their father and trainer Jose Benavídez Sr., had to say from training camp in North Hollywood, Califòrnia:

DAVID BENAVÍDEZ

“Everything has been amazing in camp. We’re sparring 12-13 rounds and running six or seven miles a day. I’ve worked very hard and I can’t wait to put on a show November 13.

“Uzcátegui is a tough competitor and he was a former world champion, so I have to give him that respect. There are big fights on the horizon for me, so I have to prepare accordingly for Uzcátegui.

“I feel like I’m the better fighter. I have the better skills, more power, more speed and I’m hungrier too. It’s going to be a great night for my team. I feel like I’m going to go in there and get the knockout victory.

“A lot of people in Phoenix are excited for this one. I’m excited to go back. The timing is perfect. Per a mi, this is the biggest fight of my career. I’m ready for anything that comes my way November 13.

“We’re just focused on Uzcátegui, but of course there are bigger fights for me in the future. If I win this fight, I’m in the number one spot for whoever wins between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant.

“Facing Canelo would be a huge fight in the super middleweight division, but I have to go out there on November 13 and get this victory first.

“Ara mateix, with the level I’m at, the fighters that I’m seeking to fight are champions and former champions. Whether it’s Canelo, Plant or Jermall Charlo, I feel like we’re all going to end up facing each other at some point.

“Canelo vs. Plant is a great fight for the division. It’s a fight where both guys have a lot to prove. Those kinds of fights tend to bring the best out of everybody. There’s a lot of pressure and a lot of glory on the line, so I feel like they’re going to be the best they’ve ever been. I’m going to be ready for the winner next.

“I’ve been a pro for eight years already. I just want the biggest fights out there. This is the level I’ve been working to get to for a long time, and we’re finally here at this moment. I want to fight the best of the best and prove myself. I want to show that I’m the best super middleweight in the world.

“Uzcátegui is strong and he has a will to win, but I just believe that I have the better skill set. These are the types of fighters that I need to test myself against. It’s definitely going to be a war, but I’m going to come out on top.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ

“It feels great to be on this card with my brother, and to be making my comeback in my hometown. There’s going to be a lot of support for me. It’s a great feeling and I’m looking forward to giving my fans a great outcome.

“I had to take a break, but now I have a different kind of mindset. I just want to keep fighting, training and staying ready. I want to get to the top of the super welterweight division.

“The delay has just given me more time to train, more time to get stronger and more time to get ready. I’ve just been making the most of it.

“I’m going to be an animal on fight night. I’m coming for everything. Tinc gana. I’ve been out of the ring for years, so I need to make a statement. That’s what I’m looking to do November 13.

“We have a great team here. We all came from nothing and we all started this journey at the same time. We learned day by day and that’s what makes our bond strong. Without my team, I wouldn’t be boxing.

“I have a lot of friends, family and fans who are coming out for my return. That’s really what’s motivating me. I’m happy that people still want to see me in the ring.

"No sé molt sobre la meva oponent, and I honestly don’t care, because I’m taking him down. No importa qui em posin davant, good luck to them.

“After my fight, which I’m going to end early, I’m going to be ready to walk out with my brother and support him for his fight.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time with my wife and my two daughters during this time off because there were so many things I wasn’t able to be around for earlier in my career. It’s been amazing but I’m excited to be back. I still have a lot to prove.”

JOSÉ BENAVÍDEZ SR., David and José’s Father and Trainer

“David is looking very strong right now. With every fight he gets stronger and stronger and matures more and more. He’s just getting his man strength, so I think everyone is going to see something spectacular November 13.

“Words can’t even describe how it feels to be coming back to Phoenix training my two sons for this big show. It’s something I’ve only dreamed of. Now it’s happening, and we’re super excited.

“I always have to continue adjusting and growing as a trainer. I have to understand that these are grown men now. I had to stop thinking of them as my little kids. I’m always trying to learn more so that I can support their careers as best I can.

“I’m super proud of Jose for getting to this point after his injury. Everything he does now is just extra, it’s up to him to stay focused and work hard. He’s very strong both physically and mentally and that’s why I never gave up on him.

“We’ve been dedicating ourselves and sacrificing every day so that we can give our people in Phoenix a really good show. They’re going to get an exciting night and I can’t wait.”

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UNBEATEN TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVIDEZ RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN OF PHOENIX TO FACE JOSE UZCATEGUI ON NOVEMBER 13, En viu per SHOWTIME

Premier Boxing Champions Event at Footprint Center in Phoenix Rescheduled rom August

Exciting Contender José Benavídez Makes Long-Awaited Return Against Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in Undercard Action

PHOENIX- Agost 24, 2021 - Unbeaten two-time world champion and Phoenix-nativeDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavidezwill battle former world championJose UzCategiin a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator in his hometown on Saturday, Novembre 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Benavidez and Uzcategui were originally scheduled to meet on Saturday, Agost 28, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Benavidez.

Also featured on the card will be longtime contenderJosé Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, making his much-awaited return facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torres in a 10-round super welterweight duel.

Tickets purchased for the August 28 event will be valid for the newly scheduled November 13 Data de l'esdeveniment. If you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, tickets will be refundable at your point of purchase.

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Unbeaten Two-Time World Champion David Benavídez Will Battle Former Champion Jose Uzcategui in a WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator Saturday, Agost 28 En viu per SHOWTIME

Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Contender Carlos Castro Faces Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon To Open Telecast
a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT

PHOENIX (Juliol 29, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez will square off against former champion Jose UzCategi in a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator as Benavídez returns to his hometown of Phoenix for the first time in six years in the SHOWTIME main event on Saturday, Agost 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center – home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

La transmissió de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comença a les 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT and will feature the much-awaited return of longtime contender Jose Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, facing Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in the 10-round super welterweight co-main event. Kicking off the telecast is undefeated contender Carlos Castro taking on former title challenger Oscar Escandón en un 10 assalts pes súper gall baralla. The Benavídez brothers and Castro hail from Phoenix and have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, which is promoted by Sampson Boxing and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

“I am happy to be bringing David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez back to his hometown to fight after so many years away,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “It is going to be a sensational welcome party for him and all the fans.”

Still just 24-years-old, Benavídez (24-0, 21 KOs) enters this fight having knocked out his last four opponents, including a September 2019 knockout of two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell. Més recentment, he earned stoppage victories over Roamer Alexis Angulo in August 2020 and Ronald Ellis in March of this year. Benavídez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. En 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 anys. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz., Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 a través de 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first title opportunity.

“I’m super excited to fight in front of my hometown fans,” said Benavídez. “It’s a dream come true for me to come back home as a two-time world champion. I’m training for Uzcategui like he’s a world champ because he has a lot of experience and he’s a hungry fighter. I know that he needs this win, but I won’t let that happen. I’m staying dedicated and motivated to win on August 28 on SHOWTIME and I want to look impressive doing it in order to get even bigger and better fights in the future.”

Born in Venezuela and fighting out of Tijuana, Mèxic, Uzcátegui (31-4, 26 KOs) captured a 168-pound world title in March of 2018 by stopping veteran contender Andre Dirrell after eight rounds. The 30-year-old put himself in position to fight for a title with four-straight stoppage victories from 2015 a través de 2016, including a win over then-unbeaten Julius Jackson. Since losing the title to unbeaten champion Caleb Plant in January 2019, Uzcategui has rebounded to win three of his last four fights, including knockout wins in 2021 over Jaime Hernandez Lopez and Josue Obando.

“I’m excited to be back on the big stage for this fight,” va dir Uzcategui. “I know what I’m up against with Benavídez. Ell és un gran lluitador, and that’s my biggest motivation. This is going to be a war and I can’t wait to give the people a great fight. Both of us come to brawl, so this is going to be a classic on August 28.”

The 28-year-old Benavídez (27-1, 18 KOs) is the older brother of main event headliner David and returns to fight in his hometown of Phoenix for the first time in six years. A long-established contender, Benavídez will return to action for the first time since dropping a 147-pound title showdown to Terence Crawford in October 2018. Benavídez had previously earned wins over contenders such as Mauricio Herrera, Francisco Santana and Frank Rojas on his way to that world title opportunity.

“I’m really excited to be back in the ring after being out for a while,” said Benavidez. “I feel more mature, motivated and stronger than ever. Fighting alongside my brother and in my hometown is really a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to making a tremendous comeback. It doesn’t matter who they put in front of me, I guarantee that I’m going to take them out. No one is going to want to miss this night, because me and my brother are bringing the fireworks.”

A native of boxing-rich Buenos Aires, Argentina, Torres (17-3, 5 KOs) enters this fight the winner of his last nine contests dating back to 2018. The 31-year-old will fight in the U.S. for the third time on August 28, having scored stateside victories over Cleotis Pendarvis in August 2020 and Louis Hernandez in February of this year. Torres most recently won a unanimous decision over Alexi Rivera in June as he prepares for his toughest fight to date against Benavídez.

“I’m very pumped up for this fight,” said Torres. “I want to thank my whole team for this opportunity to participate in such an important fight. This is a great chance for me to go to the next level against a great fighter who’s had an exceptional career. I will work very hard to get the victory on August 14 and raise high the flag of Argentina.”

Castro (26-0, 11 KOs) has climbed the rankings since turning pro in 2012 as he seeks a shot at a super bantamweight championship. The Phoenix-native added two victories in 2020, defeating Jesus Ruiz in February before stopping longtime contender Cesar Juarez in four rounds in July. Castro was coming off a 2019 campaign that saw him score three victories, including 10-round unanimous decision triumphs over former title challenger Genesis Servania and veteran contender Mario Diaz.

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to fight an excellent opponent in Oscar Escandon,” said Castro. “I’m very motivated to put on a great performance in front of my hometown fans. A l'agost 28, I’m going to be ready to showcase all of my skills and hard work in the ring so I leave with my hand raised.”

A native of Ibague, Colòmbia, Escandon (26-5, 18 KOs) has faced a slew of top contenders and champions including featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. and super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa, plus hard-hitting contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Escandon captured an interim title in 2016 when he knocked out Robinson Castellanos to earn his world title shot against Russell. Més recentment, Escandon scored a first-round knockout over previously unbeaten contender Jhack Tepora in December of 2019.

I’m very focused on training for this fight because I know a win can lead me back to another world title opportunity,” said Escandon. “Castro is a good young fighter who has a solid jab and can move. But I think he’s the perfect opponent for me. There are a lot of things we can do to win this fight and I can’t wait to go in there on August 28 and show it.

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DAVID BENAVIDEZ PUTS THE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION ON NOTICE,STOPS RONALD ELLIS IN 11th ROUND OF SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® MAIN EVENT

Lightweight Sensation Isaac Cruz Earns Unanimous Decision Against Matias Romero In First Loss; Terrell Gausha Scores Emphatic TKO Victory Over Jamontay Clark in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME® in Premier Boxing Champions Event

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Uncasville, Conn. – Març 13, 2021 - Ex-campió del món dues vegades David Benavidez kept his perfect ring record intact with an 11º-round technical knockout victory against veteran Ronald Ellis in their WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator main event on Saturday night’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Phoenix’s Benavidez (24-0, 21 KOs) flashed brilliant hand speed, accuracy and power as he dominated Ellis (18-2-2, 12 KOs) de Lynn, Missa., sobre 11 rounds before referee Johnny Callas finally waved off the fight at 2:03 of the penultimate round. The 24-year-old star held a significant lead on all three scorecards (99-91, 98-92 x2) at the time of the stoppage.

“I rate my performance pretty good but I know I could have done better,” said Benavidez, who extended his perfect record to 24-0. “Ronald Ellis is a tough competitor. I just hope the fans like what they saw. I threw a lot of combinations, punches in bunches. There were a lot of times I thought Ellis was going to quit but he didn’t. Hats off to him, ell és un tipus dur. It was a little later than I wanted but a stoppage is still a stoppage. I hope the fans got a good show tonight.”

A boxing prodigy turned youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history, Benavidez turned in a masterful performance as evidenced by his punch stats, aterratge 289 de 532 power punches thrown for an eye-popping connection rate of 54%. Benavidez connected on 50 punches in the 11º round which ultimately led to the stoppage. Both fighters combined to throw 1,403 cops. Following his dominating win on SHOWTIME, Benavidez is one step closer to reclaiming a super middleweight world title.

“I want all the big guys,” Benavidez added. “Speaking for the fans too, they would love to see me against all the big guys because as you can see, I love throwing punches. I love stopping people so me versus any big name would be an amazing fight. Vull [Jermall] Charlo, Canelo Alvarez, Caleb Planta, all of them.”

Ellis, 31, showed tremendous determination and a very sturdy chin as he absorbed the constant onslaught from the former two-time world champion. Often working off the ropes as Benavidez pressed the action, Ellis landed 89 de la seva 334 jabs.

“I could have popped the jab and controlled things a little bit more and not let him smother me,", va dir Ellis. “Hell yeah I wanted to finish. I didn’t want to give him that satisfaction. I could have moved a little bit more and not taken so many shots to the head. Hats off to him. He did what he had to do. El mai em va fer mal, that’s the funny thing. I took a lot of shots but he didn’t damage me or have me super hurt. I never thought about quitting.”

The sports world lost an icon today as the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler was reported hours before the live telecast began. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Hagler, qui va ser 66 anys, fought in the first main event ever on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on March 10, 1986. Hagler was honored with a ceremonial 10-count prior to tonight’s main event. Click Here to Watch SHOWTIME’s Tribute to Marvin Hagler

Benavidez reflected on Hagler’s passing after the fight: “I had met Marvin once before and he was a great champion. Someone told me he fought the first fight on SHOWTIME. Someone on my team let me know a few hours before the fight that he had passed. It’s sad and he will be missed. He was a true legend.”

En l'esdeveniment co-principal, Isaac Cruz (21-1-1, 15 KOs) of Mexico City earned a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s Matias Romero (24-1, 8 KOs) in a 12-round WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator. It marked the first time that the 22-year-old Cruz went 12 rounds in his professional career. The judges’ scorecards read 114-113, 115-112 i 118-109. SHOWTIME’s unofficial scorer Steve Farhood scored the fight 115-112, giving rounds 10 a través de 12 to the rising star.

“I’m not happy about the style of the fight but I am satisfied I took the victory home and we’ve come to the No. 1 spot in the WBA,"Va dir Creu. “I didn’t know what was going to happen [as far as the judges]. We forced the fight at all times and it would have been very impossible for the judges to do something to me when I was the one pushing the fight.”

Throughout the 36-minute affair, Cruz constantly applied pressure against his opponent which led to Romero, the more seasoned professional, to hold excessively in an attempt to stall the pressure. Despite being warned frequently by referee Harvey Dock, the 24-year-old Romero was never penalized. During the rough-and-tumble contest, però, Cruz was docked a point in the sixth round for a low blow.

“He was a fighter who didn’t want to exchange punches,” Cruz added, in reference to the persistent clinching. “I was very fed up with the clinches—there was never a warning toward him. I did my best out there. Not the best way I wanted to do it but thank God we won the fight and we’re taking the victory home.”

Romero presented an effective jab throughout the fight, aterratge 89 de 282, but it was Cruz’s power punching that ultimately earned him the victory. Creu, who is now the No. 1 contender for a world title shot at 135 lliura, aterrat 145 de 459 cops de poder, Incloent 91 cops al cos.

“Obviously I’m not happy with the decision,” stated Romero following his first professional loss. “I thought maybe it was a draw. Overall I’m happy with my performance. He’s supposed to the be the ‘Pit Bull’ and I went the distance. You have to take the opportunities when they are presented and I wish I would have had more time to get ready for this fight.”

In the evening’s opening bout, de Cleveland Terrell Gausha (22-2-1, 11 KOs) scored an impressive second-round technical knockout over fellow Ohioan Jamontay Clark (15-2-1, 7 KOs) de Cincinnati. Gausha, 33, did not land a single power punch in the opening round but worked well behind the jab, winning the round on two of the judges’ scorecards. As the second round neared completion, Gausha beautifully countered a lunging left hand from the southpaw Clark which sent the 26-year-old to the canvas for the first time in his professional career. Clark beat the count but moments later was met by a barrage of unanswered punches in the neutral corner. Referee Arthur Mercante jumped in and called a halt to the bout at 2:44 de la segona ronda.

“I knew Jamontay was a tough kid, I’ve been watching him since Cleveland so I knew about him already,", va dir Gausha.. “I felt like I had a chance to knock him out but I didn’t know how the fight would play out. But I feel I did good, executed the game plan. My coaches had been studying film and we executed.

“I just took my time,” added Gausha. “I was setting traps. I knew he would be open eventually, but I had to be cautious too because he’s a rangy guy, has a good left hand. But I knew there were holes in his game and we executed and when the opportunity presented itself, we landed that big right hand.”

With his emphatic stoppage win, la 2012 Olympian emerges as a contender for a title shot in the super welterweight division. In his first and only world title shot in 2017, Gausha dropped a unanimous decision to current super welterweight world champion Erislandy Lara.

“I know I made a statement tonight,” added Gausha. “I put the division on notice. I’m locked and loaded and I’m ready. I want to be a world champion so I’m looking to fight whoever I need to fight to get to the belts.”

Dissabte de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday at 8:55 a.m. ET/PT a SHOWTIME i dilluns a les 10 p.m. ET on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) with former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and Alejandro Luna calling the action. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director was Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy.

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

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RISING STAR DAVID BENAVIDEZ REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH DOMINATING STOPPAGE WIN OVER ALEXIS ANGULO SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

Mayweather Promotions’ Rolando Romero Scores Unanimous Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Jackson Maríñez for Interim WBA Lightweight Title; Otto Wallin TKOs Travis Kauffman In Heavyweight Scrap

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Uncasville, Conn. - Agost 16, 2020 – David Benavidez kept his unbeaten record intact after 23 fights with a dominating performance against Alexis Angulo in the main event of an exciting night of boxing live on SHOWTIME Saturday night from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., Presentat per Premier Boxing Champions.
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Al SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader card, the 23-year-old Benavídez (23-0, 20 KOs) – who lost his WBC world title belt on the scale on Friday – scored a stoppage victory against the former world title challenger Angulo (26-2, 22 KOs), whose corner threw in the towel after the 10º ronda.

“I rate myself a solid eight,"Va dir Benavidez. “I could have done some stuff better, but overall it was a great performance. I didn’t want to go too fast and leave myself exposed for some big shots. He’s a heavy puncher. Però com he dit, I like to do the stuff that nobody has ever done. Nobody has ever stopped him and I’m pretty sure nobody is ever going to make him look like that again. I demolished him from round one to round 10.”

A seven-year pro at the age of 23, Benavidez landed 56 percent of his power punches in the fight and averaged 29 de 70 punches thrown per round. Benavidez closed the show by landing a career high 54 punches in round 10.

Colombia’s Angulo, ara lluitant des de Miami, Fla., entered his second world title opportunity riding a three-fight winning streak, but was unable to come counter anything Benavidez threw at him.

Benavidez said he was disappointed and embarrassed by not making the 168-pound weight limit on Friday. “Everything everyone said about me is true,"Va dir Benavidez. “I should be a professional and come in on weight, but this time I couldn’t do it. It’s my first time not making weight in eight years of being a professional.”

“I really have to talk to my promoter to see what’s next,” Benavidez added. “I’ll fight anybody to get back to the spot I was. You could see by this performance tonight, I could put on a great performance against anybody and people will pay to see that. I’m probably going to go right back into training camp to make sure I don’t miss weight.”

En l'esdeveniment co-principal, rising lightweight Rolando “Rolly” Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) scored a controversial unanimous decision over previously fellow unbeaten Jackson Maríñez (19-1, 7 KOs) to capture the interim WBA Lightweight Title. Les puntuacions van ser 115-113, 116-112 i 118-110, all in favor of Romero.
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The story of the fight was Maríñez’s reliable jabs as the Dominican fighter won the battle in that department (14 percent compared to Romero’s 10 per cent). It was Romero, però, who held the advantage on power punches connecting on 24 per cent (31 de 228) comparat amb 18 percent for Maríñez (72 de 401).

“I don’t think I had a bad performance,” said Romero, who confidently predicted a brutal knockout would end the bout in his pre-fight comments. "Vaig pensar que havia guanyat la lluita. Independentment de tot, I’m the world champ now. Estic feliç. "

Romero suffered a slight cut above his left eye in the ninth round on a head butt, but it didn’t seem to affect his performance in the championship rounds. “He came out a little bit tougher and slicker than what I thought,", va dir Romero. “But all he did was move around the entire fight. He didn’t even try to engage. It’s hard to knock out someone who doesn’t try to engage. I hurt him multiple times with body shots and a few hooks. There was one moment I hurt him with a right hand and he pulled my head down. It was just hard to finish him off.

"Sí [I would give him a rematch]. He didn’t do anything special.”

The 29-year-old Maríñez, who holds the WBA’s No. 6 classificació, is trained by Robert Garcia, who was not present in the Maríñez’s corner electing not to travel cross country from his Southern California home.

“That was pure robbery,” Maríñez said. "Vaig guanyar la lluita. I out-jabbed, out-boxed him. You could tell he didn’t think he won the fight right afterwards. It’s a robbery.”

A la primera baralla de la transmissió per televisió, heavyweight contender Otto Wallin recorded a TKO at 2:32 of the fifth round against Travis Kauffman, who re-tore his left labrum at the start of the fifth round and was unable to lift his arm. Referee Michael Ortega signaled the end of the fight and afterwards Kauffman announced he was retiring from boxing, just days ahead of his 35º aniversari.
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The 29-year-old Wallin (21-1, 14 KOs) who had a four-inch height advantage over Kauffman, said he felt for the injured Kauffman, but was dominating the fight. “I was breaking him down. I had a lot left,” Wallin said. “Too bad he hurt his shoulder in the end, but I was breaking him and hitting him with good clean shots.”

Wallin looked sharp in his return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019. Va aterrar 12 jabs per round and 54 percent of his power shots throughout the fight. Currently living in New York City and originally Representing his native Sundsvall, Suècia, Wallin had former champion Joey Gamache in his corner for the bout.

Both fighters have recovered from injury in the recent past, as well as the COVID-19 virus. “I didn’t feel anything from COVID,” Wallin said. “I had great training. I was sick in March, but COVID didn’t hit me very hard. I was lucky. I’m sorry for everyone who lost their lives due to COVID.

“I want to go back to New York next and relax a little bit. I’ve been training for a long time now, almost a year. So I want to relax a little bit and hopefully I can fight again by the end of the year.”

The 34-year-old Kauffman (32-4, 23 KOs) from Reading, Pa., was fighting for the first time in five years and seven fights without his trainer Naazim Richardson, who died unexpectedly last month. Després de la baralla, Kauffman said he was retiring from boxing.

“I tore my left labrum getting ready for the [Luis] Ortiz fight,” Kauffman said. “Like a dummy, I waited five months to have surgery on it after the Ortiz fight [December of 2018]. I started feeling better and was going to do a tune-up fight in March, but then COVID happened. This opportunity came up and I didn’t want to pass it up and I felt good. In the first round I hurt it. I felt it, but then it went away and I thought maybe it’s just my mind and it went away. Then in the fifth round I heard it and that was it. It was torn again.

“I’m done. I’m retiring. I have kids. I’ve been doing this a long time,” Kauffman said.

During the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, there were several important updates to the upcoming September 26 SHOWTIME PPV twin bill featuring the world champion Charlo twins, which will start live at 7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT. Five of the six bouts of the unique doubleheader all for one price will be contested with a World Championship belt at stake.

The first card is headlined by Jermall Charlo defending his WBC Middleweight title as he will face No. 1-ranked contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko. All-action Brandon Figueroa will defend his WBA Super Bantamweight title against Damien Vasquez. WBO Bantamweight titlist John Riel Casimero will defend his 122-pound belt against an opponent to be named.

After an intermission, the pay-per-view will feature three more fights with a 154-pound unification serving as the main event as WBC champion Jermell Charlo takes on WBA and IBF titlist Jeison Rosario. Luis Nery faces Aaron Alameda for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight title and former unified world champion Danny Roman takes on Juan Carlos Payano in a Super Bantamweight special attraction.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, the second of a nine-event television lineup taking place over the next five months, will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT a SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Un equip de producció líder en la indústria i la tripulació d’anuncis van oferir totes les vistes, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion and Olympian Abner Mares providing expert analysis. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins, Jr. and the Director was Bob Dunphy.

The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) amb Alejandro Luna i l'excampió del món Raúl Márquez convocant l'acció.

Saturday’s fights are presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions. The main event is promoted in association with Sampson Boxing and the Wallin-Kauffman bout is promoted in association with Salita Promotions and Kings Promotions.

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Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavídez Defends Title Against Former Title Challenger Alexis Angulo Headlining Premier Boxing Champions Event Saturday, Agost 15 En viu per SHOWTIME

Rising Contender Rolando Romero Takes on Fellow Unbeaten Jackson Maríñez for WBA Interim Lightweight Title

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NOVA YORK– Agost 5, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World ChampionDavjod “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezdefensarà el seu títol davant l'ex retador al títol mundialAlexis Anguloin a Premier Boxing Champions event Saturday, August 15 live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

La boxa del campionat Showtime® transmissió comença a 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and also features rising lightweightRolando “Rolly” Romeroassumir invicteJackson Maríñnoin a 12-round battle for the interim WBA Lightweight Title, while heavyweight contendersOtto WalliniTravis Kauffmansquare off in a 10-round showdown.

“David Benavídez will look to keep his perfect record intact, continue to display his superstar potential and further cement his positioning in the stacked 168-pound division,", va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. “As an undefeated world champ, Benavídez can expect a strong challenge from Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event on SHOWTIME. Combined with a battle of hungry unbeaten lightweights in ‘Rolly’ Romero and Jackson Maríñez, plus a heavyweight slugfest between Otto Wallin and Travis Kauffman, this shapes up to be another can’t miss night of high-stakes action.”

“It’s going to be great to be in the corner of David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavídez on fight night,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, who is recovering from a recent surgery. “I feel so good and so strong and I truly can’t wait to be there to support the youngest super middleweight champion in history.”

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. The Romero vs. Maríñez bout is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions.

The 23-year-old Benavídez (22-0, 19 KOs) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. En 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 anys. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz. Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 a través de 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship fight.

“It’s been almost a year since the last time I fought, so I’m very eager to get back in the ring and give the fans a great fight,” said Benavídez. “Training camp has been amazing. Afortunadament, my dad opened his own gym just before the pandemic, so we’ve had private training and been able to safely bring in sparring partners to help me work. I’m facing a very tricky and rugged fighter, so I’m taking him very seriously. I feel like I can take advantage of some openings in his defense and look for the knockout like I do every fight.”

Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, Fla., Angulo (26-1, 22 KOs) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.

“I’m ready for anything that happens in the ring on August 15,” said Angulo. “This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. Benavidez is a strong champion, but my style will be too much for him and I will have my hand raised on fight night.”

Lluitant fora de Las Vegas, Nev., Romero(11-0, 10 KOs) added three knockout victories to his tally in 2019 before his 2020 debut saw him stop previously unbeaten Arturs Ahmetovs in February. A fast-rising prospect in the Mayweather Promotions stable, the 24-year-old is ranked No. 10 by the WBA and will look to extend his six-fight knockout streak on August 15.

It feels great to return to the ring and to be fighting for such a great opportunity,” said Romero. “This has been the best camp of my career, and I’ll just say this, if a pandemic is holding you back from training, then you don’t want it bad enough. I already believe I should be here with the top guys, but the world will actually get to see that I am who I say I am. I’m confident in my abilities as a fighter and I have the best in the business, Floyd Mayweather, behind me. I think this fight will end fairly quickly, but you will get to see the growth in me as a fighter. This is another fight that will further prove I’m here to stay. Sign up for KO’s!”

“This is a big step up for Rolando, and he’s been waiting for the opportunity to showcase his talent,", va dir Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions. “He has a big test ahead to prove himself. This is going to be another one that you don’t want to miss, so tune-in to SHOWTIME on Saturday, August 15.”

The 29-year-old Maríñez (19-0, 7 KOs) holds the WBA’s No. 6 classificació, which he earned with victories over Rolando Giono and Kenin Betancourt while picking up eight wins between 2018 i 2019. Representing his native Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, Maríñez was successful in his U.S. debut in December of last year, stopping Yardley Armenta Cruz in two rounds.

“I’ve had a great training camp for this fight,” said Maríñez. “I’ve been sparring with Vergil Ortiz and Jose Ramirez, plus other fighters in Robert Garcia’s gym, and it’s gotten me ready to step into the ring. I know that Romero is a tough and durable fighter, so it won’t be easy, but I’m going to do anything I can to bring the title back home.”

Wallin (20-1, 13 KOs) will return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that nearly halted the fight. While the 29-year-old lost a decision, he proved his mettle as a potential future heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Suècia, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache.

“I’m very happy to finally be back in the ring,” said Wallin. “It’s been a long and crazy year in many ways and it feels great to be getting ready to step back into the ring. I’ve been training steady since the Fury fight and I feel like I’ve developed my game in a lot of ways. Kauffman is a tough veteran that can both come forward or box if he wants to. He’s a fan friendly fighter and I have to be ready at all times. We have a great game plan as always and I’m in excellent shape. I know I have all the tools to beat Kauffman.”

A veteran of the heavyweight landscape, Kauffman (32-3, 23 KOs) owns a ledger that includes challenges of top heavyweights including Luis Ortiz, Chris Arreola and Amir Mansour, Entre d'altres. The Reading, Pennsylvania native lost his most recent bout to Ortiz, following a 2018 triumph over Scott Alexander.

“This is my first training camp in seven years without Brother Naazim Richardson, but I know that he wouldn’t want me to leave camp and he’d want me to stay focused,” said Kauffman. “Having him pass away while I was in camp was one of the hardest things I’ve had to deal with, but there’s adversity in every camp I’ve had. I wouldn’t feel right if there wasn’t adversity to overcome. El meu pare, Marshall, stepped back in as my head trainer. We know we’re facing a young, hungry fighter, but I have more experience than him and I don’t think he can last 10 rounds with me when I’m at 100% like I’ll be on August 15.”

Additional non-televised action will include super middleweight contenderAlantez Fox(26-2-1, 12 KOs) battling Ghana’sHabib Ahmed(27-1-1, 18 KOs) in an eight-round attraction.

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PBC Boxers Continue to Engage Fans Through Social Media During Social Distancing

Keith Thurman, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Dirrell, Leo Santa Creu, Gervonta Davis, Andre Berto & David Benavidez to Appear on PBC Social Media Platforms Next Week


LAS VEGAS (Abril 10, 2020) – Premier Boxing Champions boxers will roll into another week of taking to social media to engage with fans during social distancing. Each week PBC will present opportunities for fans to hear from boxers as they try to find ways to pass the time.

Former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman appears on Time Out With Ray Floreslive on the PBC Instagram page Aquest dilluns, Abril 13 a 3 p.m. ET / 12:00. PT.

Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and former super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell will appear on the PBC Podcast with hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal. The Podcast will be available on Wednesday, Abril 15 en el PBC website, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Puntera, Spreaker and other outlets.

WBA Super Featherweight Champion Leo Santa Creu will appear in the At Home With…” sèrie, hanging out live on the PBC Facebook page Dimecres, Abril 15 a 4 p.m. I / 13 h. PT. And in a special edition of At Home With…”, WBA Lightweight Champion Gervonta “Tanc” Davis will be interviewed by former welterweight champion Andre Berto live on the PBC Instagram page el divendres, Abril 17 a 4 p.m. I / 13 h. PT.

WBC Super Middleweight Champion David Benavidez will appear on Going The Distanceen el PBC YouTube page dijous, Abril 16. Benavidez will be breaking down his fight against Anthony Dirrell at 4 p.m. I / 13 h. PT.

Addicionalment, PBC Replaywill feature a replay of the full televised card for the first Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Mares showdown on the PBC YouTube page en dissabte, Abril 18 a 8 p.m. I / 5 p.m. PT.

This week’s schedule is loaded with some of PBC’s top attractions sharing their insights and life during these challenging times. Stay tuned. There’s more to come.