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ФЕНИКС – Март 9, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World ChampionDavíd “Красный флаг” Бенавидес will defend his title on Saturday, Апреля 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, Аризона. против бывшего титул чемпиона мира Бродяга Алексис Ангуло, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
ВЫСТАВКА ЧЕМПИОНАТА ПО БОКСУ® Телепередача начинается в 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features rising lightweight prospectМишель Ривера принимая на Мексики Marcos Villasana Jr. in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Interim WBA Super Lightweight titlistАльберто Пуэлло faces two-division world championRances-Бартельми в телевизионном открытии.
One of the sport’s brightest young stars, Benavidez kicks off his second reign as WBC Super Middleweight Champion by returning to fight in his native Phoenix for the first time since 2015, when he knocked out Ricardo Campillo in just his 10й про бой.
“В Субботу, Апреля 18, Phoenix’s own super middleweight world champion Davíd Benavidez will return home looking to thrill his hometown fans at Arizona Federal Theatre and further cement his positioning in the 168-pound division,” сказал Том Браун, Президент TGB Акции. “Benavidez can expect a strong challenge from the exciting Roamer Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event live on SHOWTIME. Two more fights with title implications add to the intrigue, with fast-rising Michel Rivera barreling toward a championship and two-division champion Rances Barthelemy hoping to pry the title away from Alberto Puello.”
“From the start of his career, long before he became champion, people have been asking me about Davíd fighting at home,” сказал Сэмпсон Левкович из Сампсон бокса. “Now is the perfect time and I’m very happy to help bring this show to Davíd’s hometown. I have no doubt it will not only be a great event; it will also be packed with thousands of fans of ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez.”
“SHOWTIME Sports continues its tradition of featuring the brightest young stars in boxing,” сказал Стивен Эспиноза, Президент, Спортивный & Events Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “На только 23 лет, David Benavidez is one of boxing’s most exciting young champions, and he’s facing a dangerous opponent in Roamer Alexis Angulo, who is hungry for another upset victory. В со-главном событии, we have yet another boxing prodigy in undefeated 21-year-old rising star Michel Rivera, who is facing his most challenging opponent to date in Marcos Villasana. To round out the card, we will yet another undefeated young rising star in 25-year-old Alberto Puello, who takes on battle-tested veteran Rances Barthelemy.”
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The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 КО) 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., вместе со своим братом и бывшим претендентом на титул, Хосе младший. В 2017, он стал самым молодым чемпионом в суперсреднем весе в истории бокса, победив Рональда Гаврила на SHOWTIME всего за 20 лет. Benavidez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, к претенденту на титул чемпиона мира с серией нокаутов из 10 боев 2015 через 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship.
“I’m very excited to be fighting Angulo on SHOWTIME and in front of my hometown crowd,” Said Benavidez. “I haven’t fought in Phoenix in five years. It’s exciting to be back. I expect Angulo to come in ready. I know he just pulled an upset in his last fight and he’s not taking any shortcuts, but neither am I. Angulo has never been stopped, so I want to be the first person to stop him. I feel like I’m more motivated with a hungry fighter like him in front of me, and you will see it in my performance.”
Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, Штат Флорида., Ангуло (26-1, 22 КО) 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 very motivated by this great opportunity to fight for the world title again,” Саид Ангуло. “Benavidez is a talented world champion who is clearly one of the best super middleweights in the world. This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. My Mexican style of fighting will be too much for Benavidez and I will have my hand raised on April 18.”
Родился в Санто-Доминго, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 КО) сделал свой U.S. дебют на ShoBox в июне 2019 by scoring an impressive unanimous decision victory against then-unbeaten Rene Tellez Giron, who would go on to upset Karlos Balderas in his next fight. The explosive rising star then followed up by stopping Jose Luis Gallegos in September and scoring a vicious 10й-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.
Villasana (25-6, 14 КО) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, Мексика. The 28-year-old will make his U.S. debut on April 18 riding a 10-fight winning streak that includes five knockouts. He most recently picked up two victories in 2019, defeating then-unbeaten Roman Villa in April before knocking out Javier Franco in August.
Representing his home of San Juan de la Maguana, Доминиканская Республика, Puello (17-0, 9 КО) сделает его U.S. debut on April 18 when he faces Barthelemy. The 25-year-old has fought professionally since 2015, defeating a slew of regional contenders and prospects. His most recent fight saw him defeat 2012 Olympian and then-unbeaten Jonathan Alonso by 12-round decision to capture his interim 140-pound title.
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family, Бартельми (27-1-1, 14 КО) is moving back to super lightweight after fighting former champion Robert Easter Jr. to a draw in their April 2019 lightweight title fight. The 33-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and has won titles in two weight classes, defeating Argenis Mendez for a 130-pound crown in 2014 and Denis Shafikov for a 135-pound belt in 2015. Barthelemy will look to work his way toward a second world title shot at 140 фунты, which could make him the first three-division champion from Cuba.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the telecast team are Emmy®award-winning reporter Jim Gray, неофициальный ринга бомбардир Стив Farhood и всемирно известный кольцо диктор Джимми Леннон-младший. Дэвид Динкинс младший. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.
David Benavidez Stops Anthony Dirrell to Win WBC Super Middleweight World Title in Co-Main Event&Mario Barrios Edges Batyr Akhmedov to Capture WBA Super Lightweight Title; Josesito Lopez Beats John Molina Jr. by TKO in Eighth Round
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ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС (Сентябрь 29, 2019) – Эррол “Правда” Спенс младший. (26-0, 21 КО) unified the IBF and WBC Welterweight World Titles Saturday night against two-time champion“Время Для Шоу” Шон Портер (30-3-1,17 КО) in an action packed main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
“It feels good to win,” сказал Спенс. “This is a lifetime dream. It shows hard work pays off. Thanks Shawn Porter, my whole team and all my Texas people for coming out.”
The back and forth brawl immediately garnered well-deserved Fight of the Year conversation as the two welterweight champions traded power punches from the opening bell to the end. Porter showed his trademark aggressive style throughout the action, smothering Spence while throwing his own power punches.
“Shawn Porter is a rough and awkward fighter,” сказал Спенс. “I didn’t get off what I wanted to. He’s a true champion. He made it tough.”
That left it up to Spence to weather the oncoming storm and find spots to land power punches of his own. По Compubox, Spence landed 44% его силовых ударов, для 25% from Porter.
“He’s a strong kid,” сказал Портер. “We both came in to do the job. I think I had a little more than what he expected, but he handled it. Congratulations to him and his team. We’re proud of what we did.”
В четвертом раунде, Porter had Spence in some trouble, as his power shots to the head and body put Spence on the defensive. The strategy from Porter stayed the same throughout, as Spence began to adjust and find a home for his offense, especially the sweeping left hook.
Round eight saw the action taken up to yet another level as Spence initially got the worst of one of the numerous exchanges, before settling in and responding enough to keep Porter at bay. The high-octane fight continued to entertain heading into the championship rounds with the fight up in the balance.
Spence landed one of the decisive blows of the bout in round 11, connecting flush with that sweeping left hook and scoring a knockdown when Porter’s knee and glove hit the canvas. Как и ожидалось, Porter rebounded strong, going at Spence and putting him on the back foot for most of the remainder of the round.
“I think that knockdown was the difference,” сказал Портер. “I couldn’t come back to the corner with my head down after that.”
The final round was more of the same, with both fighters going toe-to-toe and leaving the STAPLES Center crowd on their feet and roaring until the final bell. The final punch stats saw both men throw nearly an equal number of punches, with Spence edging Porter 745 для 744 in punches thrown and 221 для 172 in punches landed.
“All my punches have bad intentions,” сказал Спенс. “By boxing Mikey Garcia, I wanted to show people I could do it with that style. Porter was throwing a lot. I wanted to show I was the bigger and stronger welterweight.”
После 12 rounds the close nature of the fight yielded a split decision from the judges. One judge saw the fight 115-112 for Porter, overruled by two judges who saw it 116-111 for Spence. In the ring after the fight, Spence was confronted and called out by former two-division champion Danny Garcia for a potential showdown next.
“It was a top dog fight tonight,” сказал Гарсия. “I want you next Errol. It was a tough rugged fight. Shawn Porter is a tough fighter. I’m here to say I want next.”
“My how the tables have turned,” сказал Спенс. “I’ve told my team, you line them up, I’ll knock them down.”
Спенс против. Porter highlightsвот, вот, вот и вот.
The pay-per-view co-main event saw unbeatenДэвид “Красный флаг” Бенавидес(22-0, 19 КО) regain the WBC Super Middleweight World Championship from two-time championЭнтони “Собака” Диррелл (33-2-1, 24 КО) with a ninth-round TKO victory.
“Everything just fell in place perfectly,” Said Benavidez. “From the suspension to all the big fights I’ve been in. All of that helped me out in this fight. I did not make a mistake or open myself up more than I needed to. I worked behind my jab and got the stoppage. Things are going to get better and get tougher and I’m ready for the challenge.”
The fight followed a similar pattern throughout, with Benavidez stalking his opponent looking to unload power shots, while Dirrell circled the ring looking to counter and keep him at bay with his jab.
Benavidez stayed in control through the early rounds, until Dirrell turned the tables momentarily in round four trying to batter Benavidez against the ropes, but he was unable to daze the 22-year-old.
In round six Benavidez broke through with a critical moment in the fight, landing a punch that opened up a cut over Dirrell’s right eye. With the blood pouring, the cut was immediately a problem for Dirrell, who now had limited vision to stop the incoming assault.
“He hit me with a clean shot,” Саид Диррелл. “That’s my first time ever being cut by a punch. It opened up. There was nothing I could do about it. I couldn’t see the whole fight after that. My corner did a good job on it, but I really couldn’t see.”
Despite having his cut checked by the ringside physician in rounds six, seven and eight, Dirrell was able to use his veteran savvy to stay in the fight. As the fight went to round nine Benavidez increased his offense, slowing Dirrell down enough where he could tee off with power punches in the corner.
As Dirrell tried to navigate away from Benavidez’s offense, he began to take take more punishment and looked shaky on his feet. Referee Thomas Taylor officially stopped the fight 1:39 в раунде, at the direction of Dirrell’s corner. Benavidez ended the fight with a 165 для 94 Преимущество в пуансонах приземлилось, with the biggest margin coming from his 101 power shots landed to just 41 from Dirrell.
“There are so many emotions coming at me at once,” Said Benavidez. “We put so much hard work into this training camp. We left home and were away from everything. But I had the dream to become the youngest two-time super middleweight world champion and I made my dreams come true.”
“I would have kept going in there,” Саид Диррелл. “I’m not quitting against anybody. Everyone saw I didn’t go down. My legs were still strong, but I couldn’t do anything about it.
“We’re going back to the drawing board. I’m still fighting. We won’t end on a loss. You can put anybody in there with me.”
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Additional action saw undefeatedМарио “Azteca” Окрестности (25-0, 16 КО) score a close unanimous decision victory overBatyr Akhmedov (7-1, 6 КО) to capture the WBA Super Lightweight title in an action packed fight.
“I knew this was going to be a war,” Саид Барриос. “He was getting dirty in there but the Mexican warrior in me was not going to let this opportunity pass me by. I dug deep and got the victory.”
The action began with Akhmedov trying to get inside against his taller opponent, while Barrios looked to move and punish Akhmedov with pot shots from the outside. В четвертом раунде, Barrios connected with a combo that stunned Akhmedov before Barrios followed up and scored a knockdown when Akhmedov’s glove touched the canvas.
“The plan was to gradually grow the activity,” said Akhmedov. “I knew that I had to win by a wide margin. After the first knockdown, I knew that I had to add activity more quickly than I had planned. So I started being more aggressive. I did everything I could to try to stop him.”
After surviving the round, Akhmedov picked up the aggression and began effectively closing the space down between his opponent. He began to land numerous clean left and right hooks that put Barrios on the defensive.
As the championship rounds neared, Barrios began to experience severe swelling in his left eye amidst the onslaught from Akhmedov. В финальном раунде, Barrios was able to turn the tide back in his favor late in the frame. He delivered a pinpoint right hand that stunned Akhmdov and again forced him to put a glove on the mat.
After the knockdown, the fight went to the judges scores, who saw the fight 116-11, 115-11 и 114-112, все в пользу Барриоса. The relentless pursuit after the first knockdown from Barrios ended with him holding a 238 для 135 Преимущество в пуансонах приземлилось, but it was not enough to sway the judges on this night.
“I promised my city of San Antonio that I would bring this title back home and I did it,” Саид Барриос.
“The judges see better than I can from the ring,” said Akhmedov. “I did everything I could. Я думал, что я выиграл бой. They decided that he won the fight. When I watch the fight I’ll be able to tell you what it looked like. My job is to do everything to win. The judges are supposed to judge correctly.
“I tried to do everything I could. I was told that I wouldn’t be able to handle his experience, but he was on the ropes most of the fight. I beat him up and I thought I won the fight.”
The opening bout of the pay-per-view sawJosesito “Riverside Rocky” Лопес (37-8, 20 КО) knock outДжон Молина-младший. (30-9, 24 КО) in the eighth round of their welterweight fight.
“We both carry power in our hands so it wasn’t a surprise someone went down,” сказал Лопес. “It easily could have happened to me with the power he has. I was able to catch him early, find openings and get the finish.”
Lopez landed a critical blow on his first punch of the night, snapping off an overhand right that connected flush with Molina and put him on the canvas early in the first round. Lopez was patient following up and eventually landed a vicious body shot that put Molina down for the second time in the round.
Molina was able to rise to his feet and make it to the second round, and showed flashes that he might be able to change the tide of the fight. He slowed Lopez’s attack down in round two with a vicious combination of right and left hooks to the head.
“You can never take the fight out of a fighter,” сказал Молина. “I have a never say die attitude and I have my whole career. It was a tough fight, but the better man won tonight.”
“I knew he wasn’t going to quit,” сказал Лопес. “Он воин. I had to keep on the pressure. I was thinking that hopefully the ref and the team made the right call to finish it at the right time.”
Lopez stayed patient however and jabbed while looking to set up the right hand that had knocked Molina down in the first. In round seven Lopez broke through again, this time landing a perfect straight right hand that put Molia on the canvas late in the round.
After a long look from the ringside physician and his own corner, Molina tried to take his chance at a fight-changing punch in the eighth round. Early in the round, Lopez was able to land several big power shots that prompted referee Ray Corona to stop the bout 39 секунд после начала раунда.
“I wanted to keep going at the end,” сказал Молина. “I thought I was still coherent and could still move well. But you can’t go against what the referees say.”
“There’s a lot more ‘Riverside Rocky’ слева,” сказал Лопес. “Robert Garcia has turned my career around. I’m a race car and like NASCAR, I’ve got a whole team behind me. I’m a top 10-level fighter. I’m going to give any fighter and any world champion a run for their money. I want memorable fights and I want the best.”
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The main event of prelims on FS1 saw former three-time world championРоберт “Призрак” Воин (36-6-1, 20 КО) заработать единогласным решением победу Джерри Томас (14-2-1, 8 КО) in their 10-round welterweight fight.
The early rounds were strategic, as Thomas relied on his movement while Guerrero looked to fire jabs patiently until he found opportunities for his power punches. Round three saw action jump up a bit as Guerrero landed a big straight left that pushed Thomas hard back into the ropes.
“I got some rounds in tonight, which was valuable,” , сказал Герреро. “We got what we needed and boxed our way to victory.”
Guerrero continued to stalk Thomas and attack the body as his opponent spent most of the fight set on circling the ring. Однако, in round nine, Thomas upped the presser and closed the distance on Guerrero. He landed numerous power shots that put Guerrero on the back foot.
It was Thomas’ best round of the fight, but he was unable to put Guerrero down or out and after 10 rounds the fight was in the judges’ руки. All three saw the bout in favor of Guerrero, десятками 98-92 и 99-91 дважды.
“I want to get back into those bigger fights,” , сказал Герреро. “I moved around and stayed smart in there tonight. The goal was to stick to the game plan and I did until the end of the fight, but then I got right back on it. You just have to keep working out the kinks and that’s what I’m going to keep doing.”
In the opening prelims bout, unbeaten top prospectДжо Спенсер (9-0, 7 КО) scored a third-round stoppage of previously unbeatenTravis Gambardella(5-1-2, 2 КО) в их соревновании в суперсреднем весе.
Spencer started the action early, leading with power shots while also controlling the distance between him and his opponent. A series of body shots put Gambardella down twice in the first round, although he was able to make it to the closing bell of the frame.
“The body shots weren’t really the plan going in,” сказал Спенсер. “I started off with head shots and he was taking those well. I put one downstairs and I instantly saw it affect him badly. I knew it was a wrap. I was going to keep going to the body.”
Spencer landed a powerful straight right hand to Gambardella’s head early in round two and quickly followed up with a flurry punctuated by another body shot that dropped him for the third time in the fight. Although Spencer looked to close hard, Gambardella was able to fight intelligently and make it through another round.
“I thought the referee was going to stop it in the second round,” сказал Спенсер. “When he let him go I took a deep breath and made sure not to punch myself out. I stuck to my jab and let the rest take care of itself.”
Early into round three, Spencer went back on the attack and connected with a big left hook to Gambardella’s head. На этот раз, referee Ray Corona jumped in and halted the bout 53 секунд после начала раунда, giving Spencer the TKO victory.
“I’m so happy with the improvements that I was able to show tonight on the big stage,” сказал Спенсер. “I’m really excited for what’s to come.”
О Спенс В.С.. ПОРТЬЕ Спенс против. Porter pit unbeaten IBF Welterweight Champion Errol “Правда” Спенс младший. против WBC полусреднем весе “Время Для Шоу” Shawn Porter in a 147-pound title unification that headlined a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Сентябрь 28 от Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе.
The pay-per-view event began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and featured WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Anthony “Собака” Диррелл перед непобедимым экс-чемпион мира Дэвид “Красный флаг” Benavidez в совместно Главном событии, непобедимых соперников Марио “Azteca” Барриос и Батыр Ахмедов борется за WBA супер легком весе, и прочный ветеран Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Лопес и скандалист Джон Молина-младший. соревнуясь в 10 раунде бой в полусреднем. The event was promoted by Man Down Promotions, TGB Акции и Шон Портер Promotions.
IBF Champion Spence and WBC Champion Porter Meet in Welterweight Title Unification that Headlines FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View while WBC Super Middleweight Champion Dirrell Takes on Former Champion Benavidez in Co-Main Event This Saturday, Сентябрь 28 от Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе
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ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС (Сентябрь 25, 2019) – IBF Welterweight World ChampionЭррол “Правда” Спенс младший. and WBC Welterweight Champion“Время Для Шоу” Шон Портер had an intense faceoff at Wednesday’s final press conference before they headline a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this Saturday, Сентябрь 28 на арене Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе.
The press conference also featured WBC Super Middleweight World ChampionЭнтони “Собака”Диррелл и бывший чемпион мира Дэвид “Красный флаг” Бенавидесexchanging words before they clash in the co-main event of pay-per-view action that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the Wilshire Grand Ballroom II at the Intercontinental Hotel:
Эррол Спенс JR.
“I feel like all of my fights prepared me for this moment. Porter is not like Mikey Garcia. They have different styles and different mentalities. But there are a lot of distractions fighting at home and I feel like I overcame that to lead me to this point.
“I don’t make anything of the words he’s saying. We train hard and we’re focused and prepared for anything he brings Saturday night.
He’s been talking a lot, his dad’s been talking a lot and I’m going to shut him up. They’re going to call me the “show stopper’ after Saturday night.
“I’ve prepared for everything. It’s all about adjustments. I make them fast in the ring. People thought Kell Brook’s experience would help him but it didn’t at all. I can adjust to my opponent’s style and we will show it Saturday.
“Я готов идти. I never missed weight and I’m always professional. It’s just hard work and dedication. I’m going to be even more ripped and ready than I was against Mikey Garcia.
“This is going to be an amazing event come Saturday night. I will be the unified champion of the world. Shawn comes to fight and I embrace that. I can’t wait because I promise this is going to be one for the history books.
“I just have to do what I’ve been doing. I don’t care about the rounds as long as it doesn’t go 12. I’m going to win and do it in dominating fashion.
“It’s important to me to get the knockout. It’s a goal of mine to stop him and I hope to get it done. If can’t get it done, then I’m just going to be comfortable with the victory. But you know I’m looking for the stoppage.”
Шон Портер
“It’s the competitor in me to get at him any way I can. Until that bell rings, we’ll do whatever we need to do to let him know we’re really here to fight him.
“When you’re in there with a top level opponent, it’s supposed to be a close action packed fight. I have everything it takes to make each fight exciting when I step into the ring.
“Everyone has seen everything what I’ve done in my career. Everyone knows I can take a punch and I’ll be there from the first round to the last round. We’ll see what happens to Errol as the fight goes on.
“This is the best camp I’ve ever had. The nutrition and everything has been spot on. I’m ahead of schedule and that’s where I plan to stay. I expect to be eating Friday morning.
“I’m aggressive and I’m strong and guys can’t handle it. There are things that happen in the ring and you just have to move with it. I’m always ready to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
“I expected it to get heated today. I know that if I fire at Errol, he’s going to fire back. That’s how the fights going to be as well. Everyone got a good taste of what you’ll see Saturday.
“Being in the underdog position is literally where I come from. Northeast Ohio is always an underdog. Everybody works where I come from. We always do the best we can.
“The resume is for everyone else to compare and contrast. Для меня, it’s all about who’s in front of me. I believe I have the right recipe to be the person to get the job done Saturday. I have the style to challenge him physically and mentally.
“We didn’t change too much of our program heading into this fight. For the second time we went down to Washington, D.C. for part of our camp.”
ANTHONY DIRRELL
“The underdog or the favorite I’m always going to ”Собака’ не важно что. People can have their opinion on the odds, but it doesn’t play into my mentality at all for this fight.
“This is a fight that could very well steal the show on this pay-per-view. It’s an honor to be in this position. It’s a dream to be on a card like this defending my title.
“I have to see how it plays out, but age is just a number. You see Manny Pacquiao and fighters like that who went out and beat younger opponents. You have to be determined and still focused on the game.
“Experience is definitely a big key in this fight. I think that he has holes in his game and I’m going to expose it on Saturday night.
“The cut from my last fight won’t be an issue for this one. That fight was over six months ago, so if it’s going to heal, it should be healed. It doesn’t affect anything I’m doing in the ring.
“My training camp in Las Vegas was spectacular. It’s all about taking yourself out of your comfort zone and push yourself to the max to be successful at this elite level.
“I don’t think this fight is going the distance and I know I’m having my hand raised at the end. He got dropped with a jab and I hit harder than Ronald Gavril.”
DAVID Benavidez
“Я очень мотивирован на этот бой. I feel like I have another opportunity to not just get a title, but take it from a champion. Я работал очень трудно для этой борьбы. Dirrell has never been knocked out and I’m taking the challenge to be the man who does it.
“This is the perfect time for this fight. I’m getting stronger every day. Dirrell feels like he has a lot to prove to the fans. So it’s going to be a war as long as it lasts.
This is going to be an amazing card. It’s a stacked card from beginning to end. I want to make a statement and steal the show.
“Dirrell is a great fighter and we’re both ready for what we’re going to do. There’s a respect between us, but I’m going for the knockout. If I don’t, he’s going to get a beating.
“I’m definitely going to make this weight class my home. I have no problem at all making weight. There’s a lot of great fights to be made at super middleweight and we’re going to stay here as long as we can get those fights done.
“По состоянию на сейчас, all of my attention is on Anthony Dirrell. We give him the respect he deserves because he’s a champion at the end of the day. It’s going to take my best to beat him and we’re looking forward to doing it.
“Dirrell has experience, plus some speed and power. He can change from orthodox to southpaw and has a lot of tricks in his book. He’s been in there with some good fighters. But what motivates me the most is that he’s never really been hurt and I want to be the first. I know when I put my hands on somebody, I can hurt them.”
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О Спенс В.С.. ПОРТЬЕ Спенс против. Портер ямы непобедимым IBF в полусреднем весе Эррол “Правда” Спенс младший. против WBC полусреднем весе “Время Для Шоу” Шон Портер в название объединения в 147 фунтов, что заголовки Pay-Per-View события FOX Sports РВС в субботу, Сентябрь 28 от Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе.
Случай с оплатой за просмотр начинается 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT и особенности WBC в суперсреднем весе чемпион мира Энтони “Собака” Диррелл перед непобедимым экс-чемпион мира Дэвид “Красный флаг” Benavidez в совместно Главном событии, непобедимых соперников Марио “Azteca” Барриос и Батыр Ахмедов борется за WBA супер легком весе, и прочный ветеран Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Лопес и скандалист Джон Молина-младший. соревнуясь в 10 раунде бой в полусреднем.
Чемпион WBC Портер Лица IBF чемпион Эррол Спенс Jr. в полусреднем весе Соборности, что новости FOX Sports ПБК Pay-Per-View в субботу, Сентябрь 28 от Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе
Диррелл защищает супер среднем весе против непобедимого Дэвид Benavidez в Pay-Per-View Co-Main Event Хотя Герреро новости FS1 РВС Fight Night Prelims
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ЛАС-ВЕГАС (Сентябрь 18, 2019) – WBC в полусреднем весе “Время Для Шоу” Шон Портер, WBC в суперсреднем весе Энтони “Собака” Диррелл и бывший трехкратный чемпион мира Роберт “Призрак” Воин провел тренировку в Лас-Вегасе в среду, поскольку они рядом своих разборок, происходящих субботу, Сентябрь 28 от Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе.
Портер будет заголовок FOX Sports ПБК Pay-Per-View в долгожданной полусреднем название объединения против Эррол Спенс Jr., в то время как Диррелл защищает свой пояс против непобедимого Дэвида Benavidez в со-главным событием с оплатой за просмотр, как часть действия, начиная с 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Герреро будет взять на себя Джерри Томас в полусреднем весе аттракциона, который выдвигает на первый план FS1 ПКА Fight Night Prelims предшествующей вида платы за и начиная с 7:30 p.m. И / 4:30 p.m. PT.
Билеты на сентябрь 28й событие, который способствует Man Down Promotions, TGB Акции и Шон Портер Promotions, уже в продаже и могут быть приобретены на AXS.com.
Вот то, что бойцы должны были сказать в среду от Барри зал бокса в Лас-Вегасе:
Шон Портер
“Шон Портер собирается покинуть ринг с двумя лентами. Я собираюсь ударить его. Я собираюсь трудно ударить его, и я собираюсь делать вещи, которые вы никогда раньше не видел, чтобы кто делать против Эррол Спенс.
“Я ожидал там быть неблагоприятной для Эррол. Там будет момент, когда он понимает, что он проигрывает этот бой. Он должен быть прочным психологически. Я не знаю, если он будет находиться в кольце. Я считаю, что у меня есть преимущество там, и что я знаю, как попасть в голову.
“Я думаю, что доверие Эррол является естественным, как у меня. Но я думаю, что он сыт его уверенность в то место, где некоторое высокомерие выйти. Я думаю, что он собирается показать, что в борьбе на ранних стадиях. Он будет иметь, чтобы настроить. После того, как он признает, что, Я ожидаю, что высокомерие, чтобы выйти в окно, и что он будет иметь, чтобы понять это.
“Я никогда не видел Эррол пройти через любые невзгоды в кольцо. Я не думаю, что кто-то был в состоянии бросить вызов ему, как я могу бросить ему вызов. Я действительно с нетерпением жду этого.
“Там комбинация, которая приходит от Шона Портера, что вы не можете получить в другом месте. Это скорость, мощность, ловкость и интеллект. Вы должны сделать много корректировок на лету и быть готовым. Я трудно подготовиться к. Спенс, вероятно, имеет одну или две вещи, которые он ожидают, но он не собирается идти по этому пути.
“Я был в положении Эррол до и я знаю, каково это, чтобы думать, что все что я должен был сделать шоу и быть мне. Я добрался до точки, где я теперь понимаю, что я должен делать больше.
“Я не думаю, что это слишком много, чтобы выяснить, с Эррол. План игры, чтобы заставить его внести коррективы. Вещи не всегда идут планировать, но я до сих пор думаю, что я знаю, что он хочет делать там. Он не собирается дать вам много, чтобы приспособиться к, но то, что он действительно делает, он высший, и он великолепно.
“Левши всегда приносят лучшее из меня. Я помолодел. Вы будете видеть лучший Шон Портер.
“Я думаю, что Эррол имеет гораздо больше потерять в этой борьбе. Он никогда не приходилось иметь дело с потерей, , и большинство людей не ожидали, что он потеряет. Он в идеальном положении, чтобы быть рассмотренным верхней полусреднем весе. Но с моей точки зрения, Я просто не имею абсолютно никакого намерения о проигрыше.”
ANTHONY DIRRELL
“Это будет хороший бой. Дэвид Benavidez воин и я не беру ничего от него. Но знаю, что у меня есть все инструменты, чтобы побить его. Он никогда не воевал кто-то, как я. Все он нокаутировал, он должен был нокаутировать.
“У меня есть все, что нужно в моем арсенале. I’m versatile. Я могу переключить его, если мне нужно. Если мне нужно сидеть в кармане, Я могу. Если мне нужно боксировать, Я могу. Я просто не думаю, что Benavidez это то, что каждый делает его, чтобы быть.
“Я иду на нокаут. Я иду на нокаут в каждом бое. Если этого не произойдет, Я до сих пор могу пойти 12 раундов и выйти победителем.
“Эта победа будет строить свое наследие. Некоторые люди ожидают меня потерять, и я очень рад, что. Это просто берет мою карьеру на новый уровень.
“Я не смотрю мимо этого боя. Я сосредоточен на Дэвида Benavidez. После этого боя, я могу говорить об объединении или любых других. Помещенный сначала я должен заботиться о Дэвиде.
“Потеря не является потерей, независимо от того, какой путь вы выражаетесь. Если вы потеряете на милю или половину раунда. Это в прошлом, и мы сосредоточены только на будущее. Там в непобедимый 22-летний боец пытается принять то, что я получил.
“Вы кладете всю работу, когда вы находитесь в тренажерном зале, то вы должны оставить все в кольцо. Мы тренировались слишком трудно не сделать. Я уверен,. В конце концов,, болельщики собираются, чтобы выиграть.
“Я видел Benavidez бой до того. Мои тренеры внимательно наблюдали за ним и придумать план на игру. Он быстро, но мы будем готовы.”
Роберт Герреро
“Прямо сейчас я чувствую себя прекрасно. Все шло гладко, и я не могу ждать, чтобы просто пойти работать там. Все жесткий материал сделан, Теперь это просто поддержание и оставаться готовым.
“Я рад за эту возможность. Я хорошо подготовлен и готов к работе. Это, как и любой другой бой. Вы не оставляют камня на камне, выполнить свой план на игру и делать то, что вам нужно сделать, чтобы выиграть.
“Вентиляторы собираются получить то, что они всегда получают от меня. Я собираюсь приехать в бой, заботиться о бизнесе и оставить всех с чем-то, чтобы помнить.
“Во многих моих боях, Я просто шел вниз, ребята. У меня были парни, как Кит Турман и Дэнни Гарсия борющихся просто повесить там, и я даже не борюсь с моим полным потенциалом. Я просто шел их вниз. Но мои навыки бокса, вот как я дрался на легких весах. Я получил от того, что я был хорошо.”
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О Спенс В.С.. ПОРТЬЕ Спенс против. Портер ямы непобедимым IBF в полусреднем весе Эррол “Правда” Спенс младший. против WBC полусреднем весе “Время Для Шоу” Шон Портер в название объединения в 147 фунтов, что заголовки Pay-Per-View события FOX Sports РВС в субботу, Сентябрь 28 от Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе.
Случай с оплатой за просмотр начинается 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT и особенности WBC в суперсреднем весе чемпион мира Энтони “Собака” Диррелл перед непобедимым экс-чемпион мира Дэвид “Красный флаг” Benavidez в совместно Главном событии, непобедимых соперников Марио “Azteca” Барриос и Батыр Ахмедов борется за WBA супер легком весе, и прочный ветеран Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Лопес и скандалист Джон Молина-младший. соревнуясь в 10 раунде бой в полусреднем.
Поглощения среднего веса титула чемпиона мира продолжается!
БОЛЬШЕ! Двукратный чемпион Энтони Диррелл будет защищать свой WBC в суперсреднем весе против Непобедимый Бывший чемпион Дэвид Benavidez в андеркарте
Билеты в продаже, Понедельник, Июль 22 На 12 p.m. PT!
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС (Июль 20, 2019) – чемпионы мира в полусреднем сталкиваются, когда чемпион IBF Эррол “Правда” Спенс младший. столкновения с чемпионом WBC“Время Для Шоу” Шон Портер в массивном 147 фунтов название объединения матч хедлайнерами Премьер бокса чемпионов на FOX Sports Pay-Per-View в субботу, Сентябрь 28 в Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе.
Совместно особенность вечера будет столкнуть WBC в суперсреднем весе Энтони “Собака” Диррелл против непобедимым бывшего чемпиона Дэвид “Красный флаг” Бенавидес во взрывоопасных 168 фунтах разборок.
Билеты на мероприятие поступят в продажу в понедельник, Июль 22 на 12 p.m. PT и могут быть приобретены на AXS.com.
“Эррол Спенс младший. против Шон Портер в матче полусреднем объединения напоминает некоторые из больших 147-фунтовых столкновений прошлого – Шугар Рэй Робинсон против. Kid Gavilan, Леонард против. Хернс или Уитакер против. Чавес,” сказал Том Браун, Президент TGB Акции. “Оба мужчины в их простых и оба хотели, чтобы оказать давление. При том, что столкновение стилей, что-то должен дать. В со-функция, Энтони Диррелл не хочет отказаться от звания и Дэвид Benavidez хочет его обратно. Сыграл перед электрической толпы в Staples Center в Лос-Анджелесе и хедлайнерами ПКТ на FOX Sports Pay-Per-View, это шоу имеет мгновенный классический написано над ним.”
Спенс против. Портер представляет собой важный шаг вперед в поисках, чтобы найти лучший 147-килограммовый боксер на планете. Спенс заявил, что любой, кто хочет сделать это требование будет прийти через него. Портер уже сталкивался с некоторыми из самых больших имен в разделе, в том числе Кит Турман и Дэнни Гарсия, и сделает Спенс обратно его хвастовство.
Непобедимый Спенс (25-0, 21 КО) молодой, мощный полусреднем вес, который сводчатый к вершине полусреднего сцены с карающим 11й круглая победа нокаутом над Келли Брук для чемпионата IBF перед поклонниками родном городе Брук в Шеффилде, Англия в 2017. Борьба из Desoto, Техас, Spence has successfully defended the title three times. Most recently he scored a unanimous decision victory over three-division world champion Mikey Garcia in a PBC on FOX Pay-Per-View show before a hometown crowd at AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Texas on March 16.
“Это будет очень захватывающий бой,” сказал Спенс. “Shawn is never in a boring fight and I always entertain. It will be a ‘Fight of the Year’ type fight because our styles mesh. Shawn Porter is a guy who tries to rough you up. That’s what he’s always done. With Yordenis Ugas he tried to box and he said he didn’t like that style. He said he is going back to his original style. If he brings that style to me, it’s going to be a great fight because I’m going to bring it right back to him.”
The 31-year-old Porter (30-2-1, 17 КО) является двукратным полусреднем весе, чей стиль высокого давления служил ему успехов в его подъеме в дивизионе 147 фунтов. Родился в городе Акрон, Огайо и сейчас живет в Лас-Вегасе, Портер выиграл титул в полусреднем весе IBF с единогласным решением победу над Девон Александр в 2013. Он потерял титул, который Спенс теперь, к Келли Брук по решению большинства в 2014. Портер вернулся в чемпионате ряды с единогласным решением победы над Дэнни Гарсия за вакантный титул WBC в 2018. Он успешно защитил титул с разделенным решением победу над Йорденис Агас в марте на канале FOX.
“Там не было слишком много боев как профессионал, что я был взволнован этим,” сказал Портер. “Я был действительно взволнован о борьбе Дэнни Гарсиа и я действительно взволнован об этом один. Ever since Spence got a belt, I really circled this fight on my calendar. Preparation is the key. I think I have everything it takes to beat Errol Spence. I’m very confident and my team is confident in what I have to do on September 28. We’ll be ready.”
Диррелл против. Benavidez promises to be a hotly contested battle for the WBC Super Middleweight title. Dirrell is a two-time WBC 168-pound world champion and will bring experience, while Benavidez will bring his high-octane style.
The 34-year-old Dirrell (33-1-1, 24 КО) won the WBC title for the first time with a unanimous decision over Sakio Bika in 2014. The native of Flint, Michigan lost the title the next year to Badou Jack by majority decision. He put together six straight victories after that loss to get back into position to fight for the championship again. Он выиграл титул с техническим решением победу над Авни Йылдырым в феврале на FS1. Диррелл младший брат Андре Диррелл, который выиграл бронзовую медаль в качестве члена U.S. Олимпийский бокс команды в 2004.
“Я буду работать мой приклад, положить в дополнительные часы в тренажерном зале, потому что это один из самых жестких противников я когда-либо боролся,” Диррелл сказал. “Он молод, и он тяжело. Но я более чем готов ко всему, что может принести. Я приношу захватывающий бой. Он знает, что. Мир знает, что. Он может говорить, но ничто не имеет значения, но то, что происходит на ринге. Я хотел, чтобы этот бой, чтобы быть на запад, потому что я буду драться с любым в любом месте. Это всего лишь два человека в кольцо, и мы собираемся дать хороший зрелищный бой для болельщиков.”
Бенавидес (21-0, 18 КО) выиграл титул WBC с разделенным решением победы над Рональдом Гавриилом в 2017. Борьба из Феникса, Аризона, Benavidez успешно защитила титул с более убедительным единогласным решением судей над Гавриила в матче-реванше через четыре месяца. 22-летний вернулся на ринг, чтобы выиграть внушительную победу нокаутом над ветераном Джлеон Лав в марте на Спенс против. Гарсия РВС на FOX Sports Pay-Per-View.
“Я с нетерпением жду, чтобы мой WBC освоения пояса в мой следующий бой против Энтони Диррелл,” Said Benavidez. “Эта борьба просрочена, и я гарантирую, что будет готов к все, что он приносит на ринг. Поклонники действительно собираетесь наслаждаться этим.”
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Арлингтон, Техас. (Март 17, 2019) – Эррол Спенс младший. retained his IBF Welterweight World Championship in his hometown in front of 47,525 fans with a unanimous decision over four-division world championМайки Гарсияin the main event of the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Техас.
“The motivation fighting in front of my hometown crowd made me feel great,” сказал Спенс. “These people have supported me since day one and I wanted to put on a good performance for all of them.”
“I really appreciate the love and support of the fans tonight,” сказал Гарсия. “It’s a great night and all the credit to Errol, он великий чемпион. He’s the truth. He executed his game plan very well.”
The bout started technical, with Spence pumping a consistent jab and attempting to cut the ring off while Garcia was patiently looking for a chance to counter. Garcia had some success early throwing counter left hooks over Spence’s jab, but was never able to get in a rhythm against the busier champion.
“He came out here with a good game plan and kept the distance at his favor,” сказал Гарсия. “I couldn’t get my rhythm going and he did what he had to do. I tried to make adjustments and he kept executing.”
В четвертом раунде, Spence dominated most of the action before Garcia made a late surge and forced Spence into a defensive crouch for the final moments of the round. Garcia kept that energy going early in round five, putting Spence on the defensive temporarily before he regained his momentum and returned to connecting on powerful straight lefts.
Spence increased his body-punching as the fight went on and looked to wear down the fighter who was moving up in weight. Garcia began bleeding from his nose in round eight, at which point Spence increased his output and landed 35, 29, 34 и 25 punches in rounds nine through 12 соответственно, в соответствии с Compubox.
“Throughout training camp, a lot of commentators thought he was too smart and I couldn’t box as well as him,” сказал Спенс. “I showed I can box and I can move my head if I want to. The game is to be smart, it’s the sweet science. I had the size and reach advantage, so why not use it to take away the jab? It’s a weapon for me and it takes away one of his weapons.”
“I was able to hold my own,” сказал Гарсия. “I felt good and I felt strong myself. I think he felt my power, but he definitely has power also.”
While Garcia showed his mettle in making it the distance, Spence was simply too effective, with one judge even scoring round 11 10-8 for Spence. Spence threw a career-high 1082 punches and out landed Garcia by a staggering 345 для 75 поле.
After 12-rounds of action, all three judges saw the fight for Spence, десятками 120-108 в два раза и 120-107.
“I give Mikey Garcia all the credit for taking this fight,” сказал Спенс. “Mikey and I put on a great show in front of all these lovely fans. I respect him so much and I appreciate him for stepping up.”
“We just went 12-rounds with a great welterweight champion,” сказал Гарсия. “That’s a feat no one has done recently. I’m proud of what I was able to do. I have to go back and think about it. I will probably go back to lighter divisions but we’ll have to think about it.”
После боя, Spence declared that he wanted to fight boxing legend and welterweight titleholderМэнни Пакьяо следующий, who entered the ring after the fight.
“He’s broken records here before, he’s a legend in the sport and it’d be my honor to fight him next,” сказал Спенс.
“Да, why not?” Саид Пакьяо, when asked about facing Spence next. “We’ll give the fans a good fight. I’m so happy to be here at AT&T Stadium and I hope I will be back here soon.”
В со-главном событии, unbeaten former 168-pound world championДэвид Бенавидес(21-0, 18 КО) преобладают J'Leon Любовь (24-3-1, 13 КО) to earn a second-round stoppage in their super middleweight matchup.
“It’s a dream come true to fight on this stage in front of these fans,” Said Benavidez. “These fans give me the motivation to get up every day and go the extra mile.”
From the opening bell Love sought to crowd the taller Benavidez, but the 22-year-old Benavidez quickly made him pay, landing a powerful left hook that stunned Love. Love was able to last the round, but took more powerful hooks from Benavidez before the bell.
“I expected to knock him out, but when I hit him with the first god shot, Я знал, что он не продержится,” Said Benavidez. “I tried to pace myself, but it wasn’t necessary tonight.”
Benavidez wasted little time in the second round, delivering power shots that put Love on the run. Benavidez caught Love with a clean combo on the ropes that stunned Love and forced referee Laurence Cole to jump in and stop the bout 1:14 в туре два, as Benavidez began to throw furious combos.
“He was getting his shots off, but I don’t think I was taking too much punishment,” Said Любовь. “I wasn’t out of the game completely but he did catch me with a couple good shots.”
После боя, Benavidez set his sights on WBC Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Dirrell, who was in attendance at the fight.
“I saw Anthony Dirrell with the WBC belt. He can’t call himself champion until he fights me. That’s my belt. I’m going to go get it. It’s mine.”
Additional action featured former bantamweight championЛуис Нери (29-0, 23 КО) knock down former championMcJoe Арройо (18-3, 8 КО) four times on his way to a fifth-round victory by stoppage in his U.S. дебют.
“We’re two great fighters who were here to put on a show,” Said Нери. “That’s what you have to expect from fighters of our caliber. I’m happy to start on the right foot here in my U.S. debut and show everyone I’m still the best at bantamweight.”
Nery stalked Arroyo from the opening bell, throwing big power shots that forced his opponent to fight off his back foot. С 45 seconds left in round two, Nery scored his first knockdown with a left that stunned him and follow-up combination that put Arroyo on the canvas.
Arroyo was unable to keep the hard-charging Nery from coming forward and again hit the mat late in round three, as a wide left hook hurt Arroyo before he was put down from a flurry that followed. The trouble continued for Arroyo in round four, as he was knocked down twice more in the final minute of the round.
“I never felt like I was dazed or anything, they were just hard punches,” said Arroyo. “I went down but got right back up. If it were up to me I’d have kept going. I have to give respect to my opponent for his performance. This isn’t the end of my career. I’ve seen him fight before but I was surprised by his power. It was his night tonight.”
After the fourth round, Arroyo’s corner stopped the bout, making the official stoppage 10 seconds into round five. Nery dominated the bout, out landing Arroyo 87 для 36, при посадке 44 процентов его ударов власти.
“We’re going to train hard and hopefully by June, we’ll have the belt back,” Said Нери. “I want to win back my belt, then unify the division.”
The opening bout on pay-per-view saw heavyweight fan-favoriteКрис Арреола (38-5-1, 33 КО) score a third-round stoppage over previously unbeatenJean Pierre Augustin(17-1-1, 12 КО).
“Augustin is a hungry kid who tried to make a name off of me,” Саид Арреола. “I lose and I’m out, but I’m not going out. I touched him a couple of times and saw he was hurt. I stayed calm and the stoppage came.”
After blood started pouring from Arreola’s nose towards the end of round two, the Riverside, California-native got off to a quick start in round three, connecting with a straight left that stunned Augustin and nearly sent him to the canvas in the opening seconds.
As the round progressed, Augustin tried to hold and move to regain his composure, but was eventually caught with a flurry in the neutral corner that put him on the canvas. While he got up and was able to continue, another flurry in Augustin’s corner, including a big overhand left, eventually forced referee Neal Young to stop the fight 2:03 в трех круглых.
“Every fighter feels like they can continue, Но что есть, то есть, it’s out of my control,” said Augustin. “I was more stunned than hurt, but he jumped on me and finished.”
In the dominant final round Arreola landed 18 из 30 электрические удары, compared to just three punches landed in the round by Augustin.
“Я люблю борьбу,” Саид Арреола. “We’re both were trying to beat each other up and I love it. I’m blessed to be a fighter.”
Перед оплатой за просмотр, PBC Prelims on FS1 featured former heavyweight championЧарльз Мартин (26-2-1. 23 КО) winning via disqualification against previously unbeatenGregory Corbin(15-1, 9 КО) in the eighth-round of their showdown. After deducting a point from Corbin in rounds four, five and six because of low blows, referee Mark Calo-oy stopped the bout in round eight after another low blow. The official time of the disqualification came 53 seconds into round eight.
“I don’t think he really wanted to fight, he wanted to hit me low and see how much he could get away with,” сказал Мартин. “I could sense that he didn’t want to engage anymore.”
“Это то, что есть, I thought I was hitting him on the belt,” said Corbin. “We wanted to go to the body, I thought he was tired. I hurt him once, but the low blows did it for me.”
“We’re going to get back in camp, take a few days off and then get back to work,” сказал Мартин. “We’re staying busy in 2019.”
The event was promoted by Man Down Promotions and Garcia Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports
Welterweight Champion Spence Jr. & Four-Division World Champion Garcia Headline PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event This Saturday from AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Техас
“I’m going to punish him and make him wish he took his brother’s advice to not take this fight,” – Кладовая для продуктов
“Getting this victory will forever leave my name in the history books. No other fighter is daring to do what I’m doing,” – Гарсия
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Арлингтон, Техас. (Март 13, 2019) – Unbeaten IBF Welterweight World ChampionЭррол Спенс младший. and undefeated four-division championМайки Гарсия went face-to-face at AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Texas Wednesday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe at the same venue this Saturday in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event.
Spence and Garcia shared their thoughts on Saturday’s highly anticipated event and posed for photos for media in attendance ahead of this historic event.
Tickets for Saturday’s event, which is promoted by Man Down Promotions and Garcia Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, уже в продаже, и могут быть приобретены на SeatGeek.com, официальный поставщик билетов AT&T стадион.
Вот то, что участники пресс-конференции должен был сказать среда:
Эррол Спенс JR.
“This is a dream come true fighting in my hometown at AT&T стадион. I can’t wait to put on a great performance. Seeing Mikey’s face here today, it’s got me hungrier than ever to put on a great performance
“The size difference won’t matter. Skill for skill and talent for talent, I’m more dominant than him in every aspect. I’ll beat him at anything he wants to do. On paper he’s the toughest opponent to date, but once we get in the ring we’ll find out.
“I don’t think anyone has the power to knock me out. We don’t allow that kind of mentality into training camp. I hope he tries though.
“Mikey is supposed to think he’s going to win this fight. He called me out, so they obviously think that they see something. I’m glad he’s as confident as I am. I hope he keeps that same energy inside of the ring.
“Our training camp, we train for a hard 12 раундовый бой. We prepare for a bruising fight. If I knock him out early, then that’s a bonus. We trained for the distance because we know anything can happen in a fight.
“I’m always calm, that’s just my demeanor. I could talk to Mikey Garcia in the locker room before the fight then come out and knock his head off. I’m always on go. I’m naturally like this. I’ve been ready to go for eight weeks. I’m tired of seeing him and I’m just ready for fight night.
“I can’t worry about what Mikey sees in me. I let my coach worry about it. Everyone thinks they see something looking on the outside, but it’s a lot harder once you’re in the ring.
“This win makes me pound-for-pound number one. Mikey has a great record and a big fan base and I feel like winning this fight turns me into a star. Everyone wants to take Floyd Mayweather’s place as the face of boxing, and this puts me on the right track to become the face of boxing and the best fighter in the world.
“This is a legendary fight. This is where we see what fighters are made of. There have been a lot of great fights when little guys came up and beat a bigger fighter. You can’t ever write off the little guy. This is going to be a hard fight.
“I know I’m the best fighter in the world and I’m going to show it Saturday night. I’m going to punish him and make him wish he took his brother’s advice to not take this fight.”
MIKEY GARCIA
“I have all the tools and all the skills needed to beat Errol Spence Jr. When it comes to timing, скорость, reflexes and defense, you name it, Я лучше.
“Here in Texas, it’s like a second home. I’ve won two world titles here. Having great fan support at the grand arrival was a special moment for me.
“I’ve got to go in there Saturday night and show why I picked this fight. I want to make history and this is the one that will get me there.
“I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win this fight. We trained very hard. Мы можем пойти 12 rounds for sure. Но, if I get a chance to hurt my opponent, I’m definitely going to jump on him and get the knockout.
“субботний вечер, Errol is going to find out why I picked this fight. All of my opponents say they don’t see anything special when they watch me, until they get into the ring.
“I know what I have to do on fight night. I know all the work that I put in. I didn’t put all that effort in for nothing. субботний вечер, Я должен выполнить. Once I get inside the ring, that switch will turn on.
“I have to fight the best fight of my life. If I don’t, then I can’t overcome the challenge. You don’t win a fight with size and weight. We fight smart, we fight intelligently and pick our shots. There are a lot of factors. That’s how I win this fight.
“Getting this victory will forever leave my name in the history books. No other fighter is daring to do what I’m doing. I’m here to make history and this fight does that. This fight is about big challenges and obstacles.
“All the attention and buzz about this fight is for real. It’s not often you get a fight like this. Undefeated champions in their prime facing each other. If you want to witness history, you better buy a ticket or the pay-per-view.”
DERRICK ДЖЕЙМС, Тренер Спенса
“Getting up on the stage today, it was like fight night. I feel what Errol and Mikey are feeling. It’s go-time for both of these guys.
“Mikey Garcia is a great opponent, but he’s still just another opponent. We’re going to go in there and show him why we’re better. Errol is feeling great, so I am too.
“Ring intelligence is definitely one of Mikey’s best attributes. But he’s never been in the ring with Errol. Errol has been in the ring sparring with Floyd Mayweather before and I don’t think Mikey has the same ring intelligence as him.
“Errol knows what he should be doing and what he shouldn’t be doing during fight week. He will be ready on Saturday night.”
Роберт Гарсия, Garcia’s Brother & Тренер
“Not only have all of our sparring partners told us this, but his opponents always say the same thing. Once they’re in the ring, they realize how hard Mikey hits and how strong he is. Spence doesn’t know that but he’ll find out Saturday.
“A lot of fighters have problems with southpaws like Spence, but Mikey has a lot of experience facing lefties and I’m confident that won’t be a factor.
“Spence’s style is pretty basic, so it’s not too hard to find sparring partners to emulate him. Spence does everything right, just like Mikey. From a preparation standpoint, his style isn’t a big challenge.
“We haven’t just been facing regular sparring partners. They’re experienced, talented and undefeated fighters. He’s facing middleweights to get ready for this one and I know he will be.”
Спенс против. Garcia is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event that is headlined by unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. defending his title against four-division world champion Mikey Garcia on Saturday, Март 16 из AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Техас.
The PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View undercard begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature undefeated former super middleweight champion David Benavidezbattling veteran contender J’Leon Love, unbeaten former bantamweight champion Luis Nery taking on former champion McJoe Arroyo and fan-favorite Chris Arreola facing unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin.
Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT featuring former heavyweight world championЧарльз Мартин squaring off against unbeaten Dallas-nativeGregory Corbin.
Спенс против. Garcia will be shown on big screens across the nation through FathomEvents. Билеты можно приобрести на сайте www.FathomEvents.com или в участвующих в театральных кассах отделений.
About AT&T стадион: AT&T Stadium is one of the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venues in the world. Designed by HKS and built by Manhattan Construction, the $1.2 billion stadium features two monumental arches, the world’s largest HDTV video board cluster, an expansive retractable roof and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. Features of the stadium include seating for 80,000 and expandability for up to 100,000, на 300 роскошные люксы, club seating on multiple levels and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop, open to the public year round. The stadium is also home to a world-class collection of contemporary art, made up of over 50 pieces from an international array of curated artists displayed on the walls and in the grand public spaces of the venue. In addition to being the Home of the Dallas Cowboys since opening in 2009, the stadium has hosted Super Bowl XLV, the 2010 NBA All Star Game, the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and the annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The venue has also played host to high school and college football, концерты, championship fights, international soccer matches, and other special events. Для получения более подробной информации, перейти к www.attstadium.com.
Unbeaten Welterweight Champion Spence and Undefeated Four-Division Champion Mikey Garcia Square-Off in PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event Saturday, Март 16 из AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Техас
David Benavidez Joins Spence in Dallas while Chris ArreolaParticipates in Garcia Workout in Riverside Ahead ofRespective Pay-Per-View Showdowns
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Арлингтон, Техас. (Март 5, 2019) – IBF Welterweight World ChampionЭррол Спенс младший. и чемпион мира в четырех дивизионах Майки Гарсия hosted separate media workouts in Dallas and Riverside, ТАКОЙ КАК. respectively on Tuesday as they near their historic showdown that headlines the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday, Март 16 из AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Техас.
Spence hosted media at World Class Boxing Gym in Dallas and was joined by undefeated former super middleweight championДэвид Бенавидес, который берет на себяJ'Leon Любовь in PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View action. Garcia’s workout also featured heavyweight fan-favoriteКрис Арреола, who participated in the workout at Robert Garcia Boxing Academy and will faceJean Pierre Augustinin Pay-Per-View action beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Tickets for this showdown, который продвигается TGB Promotions и Ringstar Sports, уже в продаже, и могут быть приобретены на SeatGeek.com, официальный поставщик билетов AT&T стадион.
Here is what the fighters and more had say Tuesday from the two media events:
Эррол Спенс JR.
“Я очень рад за эту борьбу, especially to have it at AT&T стадион. Я 100% focused and ready for next week. This fight is going to have a bigger crowd, be more electrifying and will just be an amazing event overall.
“A lot of times when I’m in AT&T Stadium watching the NFL games, or watching Pacquiao fights or Canelo fights, the jumbotrons are so big that you get caught up looking up even when you’re ringside. It’s great because there isn’t a bad seat in the place with the jumbotron.
“This is definitely one of those crossover fights for me. Garcia is the biggest name to date that I’m fighting on American soil. It’s just great being so young in my career, fighting in my first pay-per-view and fighting with a guy like Garcia who brings over a different fanbase.
“You can tell how I looked ten weeks ago compared to how I look now. I’m not overlooking Garcia. I’m in tip-top shape, slim and ready. The difference is that now in a pay-per-view fight you have to be more dedicated and focused to promote the fight, showing that you are a star in boxing and sports media.
“If you know me and you know my boxing style, you know I’m never in a boring fight. Even if it’s just me beating up my opponent, or them just being hurt, I’m always going to try to stop my opponent and put on a spectacular performance.
“I put that pressure to look great on myself, not just because I’m undefeated or because everybody says this about me, I do it for myself to put on a great performance and a great show. I want to do that so great guys can look at me and think about if they want to fight me or not. That’s why a lot of guys don’t want to fight me.”
MIKEY GARCIA
“A lot of people underestimate the power when they face me. They don’t see my physical size as a threat. But you know they feel the power once we’re in the ring and definitely change their minds.
“(I wanted to fight Spence) because he’s the best right now in the (полусреднем) разделение. Я хочу сделать заявление. I want to make a mark, and you know I have to do that against the best.
“I believe I’m a better fighter overall. When it comes to footwork, I think I have the better footwork. When it comes to speed, I think I have better speed. When it comes to defense, I have better defense. With timing, I have better timing. All of these things are what will help me win this fight. The only thing that he has going for him that’s apparent is the size, height, weight and reach.
“I’ve always said I’m better than him. Not by a lot, but just enough to beat him. He also reminds me of myself in a lot of ways, как он борется, the way he is. He does everything well, good footwork, хорошая скорость, controls the fight at his distance that he likes… In a lot of ways, it resembles the way I fight. But I still feel that I’m better in every one of those ways and that’s what I’m betting on.”
DAVID Benavidez
“I’m extremely excited to be fighting in front of 40,000-plus people in the co-main event on March 16. It’s like a dream come true fighting at AT&T стадион.
“I’m looking forward to going in and getting a knockout… I’ve been training extremely hard. Three months of training for this camp. It’s been good. I have like six pounds left to lose, so I haven’t struggled with the weight at all. I’ve been on a diet for at least three months now. The work has been done in and outside of the ring. Everything has been perfect leading up to this fight and I’m extremely ready.
“It was difficult (losing my title). I beat myself for that belt. В 2019, we are not taking any steps back, only forward.
“There are a lot of good fights I know that can be made. Так, I am very excited to do my part and hopefully face-off against Anthony Dirrell, Caleb Plant or Callum Smith at the end of the year. I’m already in line to fight for the WBC title, but I’ve got to first take care of my job with J’Leon Love.
“Love is a good boxer, контр-панчер. He’s been in the game for a while now. Но, как я сказал,, I’m ready for anything. I’ve studied him a lot, so I’m just ready for anything he presents.
“I want to become the undisputed champion (at super middleweight). That’s my ultimate goal. Then I can talk about moving up. Сейчас, I want all the belts.”
Крис Арреола
“Сейчас, my career is all about putting in the work and my legacy. I’m not in this anymore for money. I love money, but I’m comfortable. I’m here for legacy. I want to leave something behind… I’m chasing a title.
“I feel mentally sharper now. Mentally I’m just relaxed in the ring. Some people are amped the whole round. But no, I know how to relax and work the ring and work my fight.
“The main thing this time around is I’m fighting a lefty and the first three or four times being in the ring sparring it’s a little different. It’s different angles and different punches… So that’s the main thing that’s probably the hardest part is lefties and getting used to it.”
DERRICK ДЖЕЙМС, Тренер Спенса
“I just think Errol is so hungry and he has the ability to be great. The way he adjusts in the fights and he really sets the tone. Больше всего, his fights have been one-sided. Regardless who he’s fighting against, how great they are, what their record is, what they said they’ll do to him, he’s just been able to have one-sided affairs. Hopefully we can have the same thing in this fight.
“This has been a tremendous training camp. I’ve seen how hard Errol has worked and how motivated he is. He’s extremely confident, and rightfully so. Марта 16, I know Mikey is going to come prepared, but so are we. Whatever Mikey brings into the ring, we’re going to have the answer.”
Роберт Гарсия, Mikey’s Brother & Тренер
“Mikey has been there before in many championship fights. Очевидно, this is the biggest challenge against a bigger, heavier guy. But at this point in training, I think we’re in great shape. Мы знаем (Эррол) is going to be the heavier guy in the ring, but he’s not going to be the better or smarter guy.
“We’re going to fight a technical fight, especially in the first few rounds, to figure out what Errol Spence is brining into the fight. But if we have to back him up and fight on the inside, then we’re going to do what’s necessary.”
Ричард Шафер, Председатель & Генеральный директор Ringstar спорта
“FOX is really putting their weight behind boxing, and you’ve seen what that meant for other sports. When UFC got involved with FOX, you saw how it elevated the sport of MMA and UFC… FOX is doing the same thing now on the boxing side and I really believe it will elevate boxing. It brings the general market to this sport, and I think that’s what we’re going to see here with this pay-per-view.
“When you have a fight like Spence and Garcia, boxing fans know about it. Sports fans know about it. But the general market doesn’t really know about it. Так, I think if you can market towards the general market it just opens up the flood gates as it relates to pay-per-view. And that’s the advantage FOX has compared to an ESPN.”
Арлингтон, Техас. (Февраль 22, 2019) – Former heavyweight world championЧарльз Мартин will square off against unbeaten Dallas-nativeGregory Corbinin a 10-round bout on Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 leading up to the Errol Spence Jr. против. Mikey Garcia PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday, Март 16 из AT&T стадион в Арлингтоне, Техас.
Prelims begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will lead up to the pay-per-view event at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT that is headlined by unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “Правда” Спенс младший. defending his title against undefeated four-division champion Mikey Garcia in a highly anticipated and historic showdown.
Tickets for this showdown, который продвигается TGB Promotions и Ringstar Sports, уже в продаже, и могут быть приобретены на SeatGeek.com, официальный поставщик билетов AT&T стадион.
Родился в Санкт-. Louis but now fighting and training out of Southern California, Мартин (25-2-1, 23 КО) showed heavy hands in racking up 20 заглушки в 23 fights before he captured a heavyweight world title with a victory over Vyacheslav Glazkov in January 2016. The 32-year-old bounced back from a defeat against Anthony Joshua to score two stoppage victories before losing a close decision to unbeaten Adam Kownacki in September.
Fighting out of his hometown of Dallas, Corbin (15-0, 9 КО) will look to remain unbeaten in front of a friendly crowd. The 38-year-old has stopped five of his last six opponents, including his most recent victory over Homero Fonseca in August. He will fight in his home state for the ninth time as a pro on March 16.
Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Spence Battles Undefeated Four-Division World Champion Garcia In Historic Showdown On First Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event
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Арлингтон, Техас. (Февраль 19, 2019) – Непобедимый полусреднем весе чемпион мираЭррол Спенс младший. and undefeated four-division world championМайки Гарсия went face-to-face at a press conference in Arlington, Texas Tuesday as they previewed their showdown that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Март 16 из AT&T стадион.
Spence and Garcia were joined by Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jonesat the same stadium where they will battle for the welterweight title and pound-for-pound supremacy.
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Вот что сказали участники пресс-конференции во вторник:
Эррол Спенс JR.
“Это мечта. This is something that still hasn’t really hit me yet. I try not to get caught up in the moment, but this is my favorite team that I’ve watched since I was sitting on my dad’s lap.
“Every time I see Mikey I get excited and anxious and want to go to the gym and spar. On Sunday, Я проводил спарринги 18 rounds because of the whole press conference and face off on Saturday. Looking into Mikey’s eyes, I can see how hungry he is and that’s motivating me.
“Mikey is very difficult because of how me places his punches. He’s always thinking and he has a high ring IQ. But I’ve been clicking on all cylinders. I’m strong mentally and physically and prepared for anything he brings to the table. A win here can definitely catapult me and I’m ready to make it happen.
“Any athlete would love to have their home team supporting them. It just so happens I have the most popular team in the world right here in Dallas. It means a lot because they don’t have to do that. I’m very humbled and it feels great to represent Dallas. I always support my people here.
“Я 100 percent prepared and focused on Mikey Garcia. I’m hungry and I’m already on weight. I can’t wait to put on another show. Март 16, you have to make sure you don’t miss it. It’s going to be a legendary night.”
MIKEY GARCIA
“This fight deserves a home like this. This fight deserves this type of atmosphere and energy. I was a Cowboys fan myself growing up and now I’m here in their home about to have the biggest fight of my career. Это невероятно, but here we are. I’m excited to make this a memorable night. This is history in the making.
“I’m very excited for what’s coming in a few weeks. This is a fight that I really wanted and it’s definitely the biggest challenge of my career. To fight the best welterweight in the division is no easy task. Эррол Спенс младший. is going to bring the best out of me.
“I’m sure Errol is getting ready for the biggest fight of his career just like I am. That’s what’s going to make this interesting. That’s the recipe for a tremendous fight. It’s not very common to see two of the pound-for-pound best, still undefeated and fighting each other in their prime.
“We’ve been implementing techniques that will help me improve my speed, explosiveness and reaction time, while also adding a little bit of mass. I think all of that is going to be beneficial to me on fight night. I feel very happy with the results.
“If I don’t take these risks, then I won’t be rewarded. I want to be recognized as one of the greatest and the best of this generation. How can I achieve that if I don’t take these risks? That’s why I’m taking the biggest fight available.”
DERRICK ДЖЕЙМС, Тренер Спенса
“I’m very happy to be here. It’s been a really good ride with Errol and myself. This is our 10йyear working together and this is a beautiful place for everything to culminate. Mikey is a true fighter and he has a phenomenal trainer in his brother and father. We’re prepared for him and in shape right now. We’re ready to go.”
Роберт Гарсия, Garcia’s Brother & Тренер
“We’ve had a great training camp and our sparring partners are doing a great job preparing us for a very tough challenge. By the time the fight comes, you’re going to see what Mikey is all about. Everyone who watches this fight is going to enjoy a great night of boxing.”
JERRY JONES, Владелец Даллас Ковбойз, Президент и генеральный директор
“I don’t know if we’ve ever had an event here that has this kind of stature and the combination of two men standing in there on their own, and at the very best stage of their career. This is two champions meeting and that is something very rare for fans.
“When we built this stadium I thought a lot about boxing. The Dallas Cowboys constituency is particularly into boxing. We have a fantastic Mexican and Hispanic fan base and when we have fights at this stadium, there is a great affinity for boxing. When there is a fight of this caliber at this stadium, then we know we’re doing something very special.
“These two fighters are uniquely associated with this stadium and the Cowboys. Эррол Спенс младший. literally lives next door and is from this particular area. The last night he had at The Star, he had his Cowboys gear on and made our players and myself so proud.
“Our home away from home, Окснард, California is where Mikey Garcia used to watch the Cowboys practice. We have a lot of kinship with these two fighters and our fans are in for a tremendous treat.
“These two fighters are worthy of this stadium. Their skill level and ability to compete is worthy of this stadium. This is a special event that will be taking place on March 16.”
Том Браун, Президент TGB Акции
“Эррол Спенс младший. vs Mikey Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of the year. It’s a fight that will determine who is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world.
“We’re thrilled to be at the home of the best professional franchise in sports, in the Dallas Cowboys. This is the perfect place for this event that features two unbeaten champions in their primes, putting their records on the line. Mikey and Errol are destined to walk out of that tunnel and into that ring to engage in a battle that will never be forgotten.”
