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CITATEN VOOR HET TRAININGSKAMP VAN ERISLANDY LARA & FOTO'S

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Cubaanse ster & WBA Super weltergewichtkampioen Erislandy Lara neemt het op tegen Thomas LaManna voor WBA middengewicht kampioenschap headliner FOX PBC Fight Night & op FOX Deportes zaterdag, Mei 1 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië
 
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LAS VEGAS(April 20, 2021) - Cubaanse ster en WBA-kampioen superweltergewichtErislandy "The American Dream" Laravooruitblik op zijn zoektocht om een ​​drievoudig te worden, kampioen in twee divisies terwijl hij zich voorbereidt om het op te nemenThomas "Cornflake" LaMannavoor de WBA middengewicht titel headliner FOX PBC Fight Night en op FOX Deportes zaterdag, Mei 1 van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
 
Lara vs. LaManna fungeert als het belangrijkste evenement van een uitzending vanaf 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT voorafgaand aan het FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View-evenement met als kopstuk de voormalige verenigde wereldkampioen zwaargewichtAndy "The Destroyer" Ruiz Jr.vechten tegen all-action zwaargewichtChris "The Nightmare" Arreola, dat een geweldig boks-extravaganza overtreft dat allemaal plaatsvindt in Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
 
Lara zal de zijne maken 2021 debuut na zijn laatste gevecht zag hem Greg Vendetti verslaan door unaniem besluit over FOX in augustus, waardoor het drie opeenvolgende gevechten zonder verlies maakte, gecombineerd met zijn knock-out overwinning op Ramon Alvarez in augustus 2019 en een split-draw in een 2019 actiegevecht tegen de huidige 154-pond-kampioen Brian Castano.
 
Voorafgaand aan het nipt laten vallen van 2018's Fight of the Year aan Jarrett Hurd, Lara werd opgericht als de langst regerende kampioen van 154 pond, bezit van zes titelverdedigingen. Lara heeft door de jaren heen te maken gehad met een hele reeks topnamen in de divisie, inclusief Canelo Alvarez, Austin Trout, Alfredo Angulo, Paul Williams, Ishe Smith en Vanes Martirosyan, naast Hurd en Castano.
 
Hier is wat Lara te zeggen had over trainingskamp, op weg naar middengewicht en meer:
 
Op dit recente trainingskamp:
“Trainingskamp is moeilijk geweest. Ik werk samen met mijn coach Ismael Salas, en de dingen zijn gewoon erg berekend en wetenschappelijk geweest. We hebben geweldige sparring gehad en ik voel me jong in mijn gedachten, lichaam, en ziel. Ik hou van de manier waarop het kamp wordt beheerd, en ik verwacht veel succes in dit gevecht op basis van de voorbereiding die ik heb gehad in Las Vegas. "
 
Over zijn match met LaManna:
“Thomas LaManna is erg groot en lang en geeft de ring een unieke stijl. Dit is helemaal geen gemakkelijk gevecht, en ik weet dat ik mijn uiterste best zal moeten zijn om als overwinnaar uit de strijd te komen. Hij heeft nog nooit gestreden voor een wereldtitel, dus ik vecht tegen een persoon die zijn levenslange droom om wereldkampioen te worden wil verwezenlijken. Ik ben helemaal voorbereid, gefocust, en ik verwacht een zwaar gevecht.”
 
Over vechten voor de vacante WBA-middengewichttitel:
“Ik ben op zoek naar een twee- divisie- en drievoudig wereldkampioen. Ik ben er trots op een vechter te zijn die alles op het spel zet. Ik wil alle uitdagers onder ogen zien, en dit zal in mei doorgaan 1. Mijn doel is om een ​​geweldige en legende te worden in de sport. Ik ga in gewicht omhoog om wereldkampioen te worden en de wereld te laten zien dat ik klaar ben voor nieuwe uitdagingen. "
 
Over wat een overwinning voor zijn carrière zal betekenen:
“Een overwinning tegen LaManna zal me in een positie brengen om de andere kampioenen op middengewicht uit te dagen. Ik kijk naar eenwording, Ik wil de grootst mogelijke aanvallen, maar ik moet dit gevecht eerst winnen. Er zijn veel zinvolle gevechten bij middengewicht, en ik wil ze allemaal. Ik wil een Hall-of-Famer worden en ten onder gaan als een van de beste Cubaanse boksers die het ooit hebben gedaan. Om mijn nalatenschap op die manier te laten denken, Ik moet het beste vechten.”


 
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OVER FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA
Ruiz vs. Arreola zal de voormalige verenigde wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz zien, Jr. vecht op zaterdag tegen zwaargewicht Chris "The Nightmare’ ’Arreola in het hoofdevenement van een volledig Mexicaans boksprogramma op zaterdag, Mei 1 headliner van een FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View van Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
 
De pay-per-view begint om 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en beschikt over voormalig wereldkampioen Omar "Panterita" Figueroa, Jr. botste met Abel Ramos in het 12-ronde weltergewicht co-main event. Sensationele super weltergewicht mededinger Sebastián "The Towering Inferno’ Fundora neemt het op tegen de keiharde Jorge "El Demonio’ Cota in een 12-ronden gevecht en de rijzende weltergewicht ster Jesús Ramos duels U.S. Olympiër Javier "El Intocable" Molina voor 10 rondes weltergewichtactie in de pay-per-view-opener.
 
Het evenement wordt gepromoot door TGB Promotions. Tickets zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park zal in beperkte capaciteit toegankelijk zijn voor fans, waarbij alle gasten tijdens het evenement sociaal afstandelijk blijven en onderworpen zijn aan de lokale en nationale gezondheidsrichtlijnen.
 
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Voorafgaand aan de pay-per-view, FOX PBC Fight Night begint om 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT met als kop de Cubaanse ster en WBA-kampioen superweltergewicht Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara op zoek naar een derde wereldtitel in een tweede gewichtsklasse wanneer hij het opneemt tegen veteraan Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna voor de WBA-middengewichttitel. In het co-main event op FOX, beste vedergewicht mededinger Eduardo Ramírez neemt het op tegen Isaac Avelar in een 12-ronden gevecht om de vacante tussentijdse WBA vedergewicht titel.


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Unbeaten Rising Heavyweight Frank Sanchez Battles Puerto Rican Olympian Victor Bisbal in Heavyweight Attraction Saturday, Augustus 31 on FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes from The Armory in Minneapolis

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Former World Champion Caleb Truax Withdraws from Scheduled Bout Against Peter Quillin Due to Achilles Injury

Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles Ramon Alvarez for WBA Super Welterweight Title in Main Event, Plus Fast-Rising Super Welterweights Sebastian Fundora & Jamontay Clark Square Off In Co-Main Event of Broadcast Beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

MINNEAPOLIS (Augustus 22, 2019) – Fast-rising Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez will face Puerto Rican Olympian Victor Bisbal in a 10-round heavyweight showdown as part of FOX PBC Fight Night action and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Augustus 31 from The Armory in Minneapolis.


Sanchez vs. Bisbal replaces the previously scheduled bout between former champions Peter Quillin and Caleb Truax, after Truax was forced to withdraw due to an Achilles injury.

Coverage on FOX and FOX Deportes begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and is headlined by former world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara battling Ramon Alvarez in a 12-round bout for the WBA Super Welterweight title. The co-main event will see a pair of sensational young super welterweights collide as Sebastian “De torenhoge inferno” Fundora takes on Jamontay “The Quiet Assassin” Clark in a 10-round attraction.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Warriors Boxing, can be purchased at the Armory at http://ArmoryMN.com/ en via Ticketmaster.

Een voormalige amateur opvallende uit zijn geboorteland Cuba, Sanchez (12-0, 10 KO) now lives in Las Vegas and is unbeaten since turning pro in 2017. Het 27-jarige scoorde knockouts in zijn eerste zes pro gevechten, en pakte negen overwinningen in 2018. Sanchez most recently scored a dominant second round stoppage over Jason Bergman at The Armory in July.

After representing Puerto Rico at the 2004 Olympische Spelen, Bisbal (23-3, 17 KO) won 21 van zijn eerste 22 pro gevechten, including a 16-fight winning streak from late 2006 totdat 2013. He suffered defeats to Dominic Breazeale and Magomed Abdusalamov before winning his last two fights heading into August 31. His last outing saw him Edson Roberto Dos Santos Borges in December 2018.

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Erislandy LARA & BRIAN CASTAÑO FIGHT TO HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SPLIT-DRAW IN TITLE FIGHT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Heavyweight Slugger Luis Ortiz Earns Unanimous Decision
Over Christian Hammer

Eduardo Ramirez Scores Ninth-Round TKO of Bryan De Gracia
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BROOKLYN (Maart 3, 2019) – Former 154-pound world champion Erislandy Lara and WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño fought to a highly competitive split-draw Saturday at Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, in een gebeurtenis die door Premier Boxing Champions. With the draw, Castaño retains the WBA belt in what was the toughest test of his career against the longtime top 154-pounder in Lara. De juryleden scoorden het gevecht 115-113 (Castaño), 115-113 (Lara) en 114-114.

Castaño (15-0-1, 11 KO), who was fighting in his first U.S. main event, held a large advantage in power connects (181-103) while Lara (25-3-3, 14 KO) found success landing his left hand down the middle on his way to a 34 procent tot 27 percent advantage in power accuracy.

In the close, difficult-to-score fight, five of the rounds were separated by three or fewer connects and three of those rounds favored Lara. In de laatste twee rondes, Castaño ramped up the pressure and connected on 44 stoten, while Lara landed only 24 punches across the championship rounds. Castaño won the final three rounds on all three judges’ scorecards. Without doing so, the Argentine would have lost his belt.

After the hotly contested fight, both fighters have options, including a rematch, in the talent-rich super welterweight division.

“I know I won the fight. I feel I was robbed,” a disappointed Castaño told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “If he wants the rematch, I’ll give him the rematch. I waited for him this time so I can wait for him again if he wants the rematch. I would give him the rematch if he wants. I can also go ahead and fight any other champion that wants to fight me. I’m ready for whoever they put in front of me. Hurd or anyone else.”

Lara, aan de andere kant, felt he did enough to claim the belt: “I thought I won the fight by landing the more accurate and effective punches. Castaño came to fight but he never hurt me and I hurt him. All I can do is give the fans great fights and that’s what I’ll continue to do. I have a lot of fight left in me and I’m not going anywhere.

“If we have to fight him again, I’ll fight him. Hurd or Castaño. Iemand, I’ll have the rematch with both.”

In de co-functie, Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortiz (31-1, 26 KO) earned a unanimous decision victory over a game Christian Hammer (24-6, 14 KO). Although the judges scored the fight 100-90 en 99-91 tweemaal, both men fought through bloody noses at different points in the fight and both were stunned in a back-and-forth second round.

Ortiz, who earned his third consecutive victory since dropping a thrilling slugfest with WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder one year ago, is now looking for another world title shot.

“The fight wasn’t what I was expecting,”Zei Ortiz. “It was a hard fight and my corner really had to work with me. After I got the rhythm, I heated up a little bit. Every heavyweight out there should know that I still have it at 40-years-old. Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Ik ben klaar. "

Although Hammer fought with more energy and with more resolve than in previous fights with other top-tier heavyweights Tyson Fury and Alexander Povetkin, Ortiz used his superior technique and skills to eventually cruise to the lopsided decision. Ortiz averaged 45 jabs thrown per round and landed 61 jabs to just 20 for Hammer, while also connecting on 49 procent van zijn macht stoten. Ortiz made a conscious effort to attack Hammer’s body with 33.6% of his total connects (45 van 140) coming via body shots.

“I fought a fight that I hadn’t for years, which is box and work,”Zei Ortiz. “So I’m not disappointed I didn’t knock him out because I showed some of my boxing skills tonight.”

“Ortiz is a very good and experienced fighter,” said the 31-year-old Hammer, who was making his American debut. “He’s technical and smart but he’s not as intimidating as people say he is. I respect Ortiz but I don’t think he’s the best fighter I’ve ever faced.

“I’m very confident going forward. I know that I can go the distance with anyone and I’m willing to fight anyone. People thought I’d get knocked out but I proved them wrong.”

In de uitzending opener, Eduardo Ramirez (22-1-3, 9 KO) gevangen Bryan De Gracia (24-2-1, 20 KO) with a vicious right uppercut in the ninth, stunning his opponent and suddenly breaking open a close fight. Ramirez pounced on the dazed De Gracia and unleashed a wave of punches which forced referee Benjy Esteves to call the fight at 2:10 of round nine.

The southpaw Ramirez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, was trailing on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage according to two out of three judges (the third had it even). Ramirez, known to grow stronger in the later rounds, connected on 36 punches in round number nine, by far his highest connect total on the night. Although De Gracia was the more aggressive fighter, the Panamanian failed to consistently land punches. De Gracia was accurate on just 27 procent van zijn macht stoten, while Ramirez landed 38 procent van zijn.

“I definitely knew it was close but my corner kept telling me to keep going and going, and that’s when I caught him,” said Ramirez, who was fighting with a heavy heart following the passing of his grandfather. “I didn’t just come here to fight. I came here to do something and I did it.”

Met de overwinning, Ramirez is now in line to face WBA (Regular) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu and will be looking to challenge for a world title fight in the deep featherweight division.

In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN action that streamed live on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page, Edwin Rodriguez (31-2, 20 KO) won a 10-round cruiserweight fight via unanimous decision overMitch Williams (16-7-3, 11 KO) door scores van 96-94 tweemaal en 98-92. Coverage on social media also saw Antonio Russell (13-0, 11 KO), younger brother of WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr., stop Jose Maria Cardenas (16-4, 13 KO) 22 seconds into the sixth round of their bantamweight fight. In the opening bout of the digital presentation, Leduan Barthelemy (14-0-1, 7 KO) remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision over Miguel Angel Aispuro (11-7-2, 7 KO) door scores van 80-72 tweemaal en 79-73 in their eight-round super featherweight attraction.

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SHOWTIME Sports® To Live Stream Undercard Bouts Featuring Veteran Contender Edwin Rodriguez and Unbeaten Prospects Antonio Russell & Leduan Barthelemy in Separate Bouts On Social Media Platforms TONIGHT FRom Barclays Center in Brooklyn

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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN Begins Live at 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT On SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page

BROOKLYN (Februari 27, 2019) – SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three undercard fights on the network’s social media platforms as part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN vanaf 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Maart 2 van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Streaming action will see hard-hitting contender Edwin Rodriguez strijd Mitch Williams in a 10-round cruiserweight fight, unbeaten prospect Antonio Russell square off against Mexico’s Jose Maria Cardenas in an eight-round bantamweight showdown and Leduan Barthelemy step in for an eight-round super featherweight matchup with Mexico’s Miguel Angel Aispuro,

The social media presentation will stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Showtime Boxing Facebook-pagina leading up to the evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event. The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by former world champion Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion BrianCastaño.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.

Rodriguez (30-2, 20 KO) has demonstrated his power-punching ability throughout numerous memorable contests in his career. The 33-year-old was born in Moca, Dominican Republic before moving to Worcester, Massachusetts. In his last fight he scored a unanimous decision over Lionell Thompson last February. He will battle Jackson, Michigan’s Williams (16-6-3, 11 KO) who most recently scored a stoppage victory over Michael Sunkett in December.

Antonio Russell (12-0, 10 KO) sits between Antuanne and WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell in the lineage of the Russell family dynasty, and will look to remain unbeaten when he steps into the ring March 2. The 26-year-old scored two knockout victories in 2018 and has stopped his last five opponents from lasting the distance. He will be opposed by the 22-year-old Cardenas (16-3, 13 KO) from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

The younger brother of two-division champion Rances and Olympic gold medalist Yan, Barthelemy (13-0-1, 7 KO) most recently fought to a split draw against then-unbeaten Eduardo Ramirez in September 2017. The 29-year-old from Cuba now lives and trains in Las Vegas and adds another top Cuban fighter to a card already including Lara and heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz. He prepares to take on the 28-year-old Aispuro (11-6-2, 7 KO), who enters this contest with a three-fight winning streak.

Non-televised action will feature 2016 Haitian Olympian and Brooklyn-nativeRichardson Hitchins (7-0, 3 KO) taking on Nicaragua’s David Morales (13-9, 13 KO) in an eight-round super lightweight showdown, ongeslagen super lichtgewichtTyrek Irby (6-0, 2 KO) facing Kenya’s Dennis Okoth (2-1-1) for six rounds of action and unbeaten Aaron Anderson (3-0, 3 KO)in a four-round middleweight fight against Atlanta’s Chukka Willis (4-9, 2 KO).

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Over Lara VS. CHESTNUT
Erislandy Lara tegen. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, Maart 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz op zich nemen Christian Hammer in een 10-ronde zwaargewicht attractie, plus hard-hitting Bryan De Graciabattling rugged veteran Eduardo Ramirez in a 12-round featherweight clash that opens the telecast.

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Bryan De Gracia to Face Eduardo Ramirez in 12-Round Featherweight Showdown on Saturday, Maart 2 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn – Edner Cherry Forced to Withdraw from Fight Against Ricardo Núñez Due to Medical Issue

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Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Brian Castaño in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Main Event

BROOKLYN (Februari 25, 2019) – Hard-hitting Bryan De Gracia will face once-beaten contender Eduardo Ramirez in a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Maart 2 van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

Bryan DeGracia, Eduardo Ramirez, Edner Cherry, Ricardo Nunez,

De Gracia vs. Ramirez replaces the previously scheduled Ricardo Núñez vs. Edner Cherry match after Cherry was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue. The winner of De Garcia vs. Ramirez will capture the WBA Gold Featherweight Championship and be in line to face WBA (Regular) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu.

Het SHOWTIME KAMPIOENSCHAP BOKSEN® tripleheader begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en is kopte door voormalig wereldkampioen Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño and also features Cuban heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz vechten Christian Hammer.

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.

The Panamanian De Gracia (24-1-1, 20 KO) will be fighting for the first time in the United States on March 2. The 25-year-old has knocked out seven of his last eight opponents and scored four straight stoppage victories since his one loss to Jorge Sanchez in 2017. De Gracia, die is gerangschikt nr. 2 by the WBA at 126 pond, picked up two victories in 2018, including most recently stopping previously unbeaten Edinso Torres Jr. in augustus.

Ramirez (21-1-3, 8 KO) suffered the only loss of his career when he dropped a unanimous decision to then-featherweight champion Lee Selby in December 2017. The 26-year-old southpaw from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had fought unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy to a draw prior to the Selby fight and most recently bounced back from that loss with a TKO victory over Carlos Jacobo in November.

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CITATEN VOOR HET TRAININGSKAMP VAN ERISLANDY LARA & FOTO'S

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World Champion Lara Talks Title Showdown, Sparring Top Prospects, 2018 Fight of the Year Against Jarrett Hurd & More Before Taking on WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño Saturday, Maart 2 Live op Showtime®uit
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HOUSTON (Februari 20, 2019) – Former super welterweight world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara will look to reclaim a piece of the 154-pound crown when he challenges WBA champion Brian Castaño op zaterdag, Maart 2 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.

“Brian Castaño is coming into this fight with an undefeated record, maar het is niets heb ik niet eerder gezien,” Said Lara. “This will be my third fight in a row versus an undefeated fighter. Ik neem dit zeer serieus. Stylistically, I feel I’m the superior fighter, but he’s a very strong champion. I will be prepared to take back a title in this great division, then look to the biggest fights that are out there.”

One of the big fights that could be out there for Lara is a rematch with unified 154-pound champion Jarrett Hurd. Lara dropped a split-decision to Hurd in a unification showdown on SHOWTIME that was the consensus 2018 “Fight of the Year”, having been recognized by the BWAA, ESPN and Sporting News, amongst others.

“The fight against Hurd was a great fight for the fans, but I felt I won seven or eight rounds that night,” Said Lara. “To be on the wrong end of another close decision left a bad taste in my mouth. That fight being recognized as ‘Fight of the Year’ shows my versatility as a fighter. I was on the ballot before with Alfredo Angulo, so it was good to get recognized for being a warrior, not only a craftsman. I will always give the fans my all and come March 2, it will be no different.”

Lara is continuing to to work with longtime trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, where Lara has prepared for his matchup with sparring that includes going up against top prospects in 18-year-old Joey Spencer and 24-year-old Eimantas Stanionis.

“Ronnie and I are working great together, and we have an excellent game plan in place.,” Said Lara. “This is one of the better camps I’ve had the last few years. Having young fighters like Spencer and Stanionis in camp with me is refreshing because I know they are hungry. Wanneer we sparren, Ik voed me met hun energie, because I know they are trying to take take their game to the next level, which makes me better. This is a demanding sport and they are definitely pushing me.”

Maart 2 also gives Lara a chance to share the stage with another one of Cuba’s best fighters, as Luis Ortiz is set to take on Christian Hammer in the co-main event, making the night a celebration of Cuban boxing.

“Luis Ortiz and I go way back and I’m happy that my brother is fighting on the same card as me,” Said Lara. “We’ve gone through a lot since leaving Cuba to pursue our dreams of becoming world champions here in the U.S. Like myself, I know he’s going to be ready to entertain the fans on fight night and make this a memorable night for Cuban boxing!”

Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.


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BRIAN CASTAÑO TALKS TRAINING CAMP, Erislandy LARA, ARGENTINE LEGENDS & MORE AHEAD OF MAIN EVENT TITLE DEFENSE LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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WBA Super Welterweight Champion Takes on Former World Champion Lara Saturday, Maart 2 van Barclays Center in Brooklyn& Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN(Februari 7, 2019) – WBA super welterweight titlistBrian Castañois nearing his first U.S. main event and talked about how training camp has gone so far as he prepares to face former world championErislandy Laraop zaterdag, Maart 2 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Castaño is trained by his former pro boxer father Carlos in the bustling city of Isidro Casanova in Buenos Aires, Argentinië. After a long and successful amateur career leading into his pro debut in 2012, Castaño has a chance on March 2 to make a lasting impact with an impressive performance against Lara.

“I’ve been boxing since I was a small child and now this is my opportunity to prove myself on the biggest stage,” said Castaño. “This fight is the moment I’ve been waiting for and the kind of tough challenge that I love. I want to make a statement to the American audience against one of the best fighters in the world.”

In recent years, Argentine fighters such as Marcos Maidana, Jesus Cuellar and Lucas Matthysse have become champions and stars in the U.S. with their relentless styles they bring into the ring fight after fight. Castaño specifically has spoken to another Argentine great in Sergio Martinez for inspiration as he continues his journey.

“I have a great admiration for the Argentine champions that have made statements and become big names in the U.S. in recent years and I know how difficult that is to achieve,” said Castaño. “I’ve sat and had great conversations with Sergio Martinez not long ago and I was able to learn a lot from a fighter like that.”

The 29-year-old first won an interim title with a knockout of Emmanuel de Jesus in 2016, before winning tough 12-round battles against Michel Soro, and most recently a final round stoppage win over Cedric Vitu to capture the belt he will defend on March 2. These were the first two times Castaño fought into the 12th round as a pro.

“I learn new things each time I fight,” said Castaño. “When you are a world champion, there are no easy foes. The opponents come stronger and stronger each time. I’ve learned that I have to double my effort every time I get into the ring.”

In Lara, Castaño faces a challenging former amateur world champion who was the longest-reigning titleholder in the 154-pound division before he lost to fellow champion Jarrett Hurd last April on SHOWTIME in 2018’s Fight of the Year. Castaño is aware of what Lara brings to the fight and is preparing to negate it.

“On paper we know that Lara is a slick fighter that can be difficult to catch, while I’m more like a demolisher that goes after you all fight,” said Castaño. “Lara moves around the ring very wisely and has great timing on the counterpunch. In de ring, you never know how it can play out though. I probably haven’t faced someone like him before, so I have to cut off the ring in an even smarter manner.”

On March 2, Castaño will be looking to take his career to the next level with his performance, knowing that chances at the highest level are hard to come by.

“I’ve taken my career quietly to this point, but I know that I have to make myself known by putting up a great performance in this tough fight,” said Castaño. “I’m prepared to do just that. This is the opportunity that I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little kid and I have to be ready to rise to the occasion.”

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Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, Maart 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis Ortizop zich nemenChristian Hammerin a 10-round heavyweight attraction, plus hard-hittingRicardoNúñezbattling rugged veteranEdner Cherryin a 12-round super featherweight clash that opens the telecast.

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HOUSTON, TX (September 17, 2018) – Former WBA super welterweight world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (25-3-2, 14 KO), felt inspired by the state of boxing after watching last Saturday night’s main event between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KO) en Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KO) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

 

 

“Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin fought an amazing fight, it was a true classic.” Said Lara. “I want to congratulate both of them for putting together such a tremendous effort to bring the spotlight back on boxing. It would be a great honor to fight either fighter, and I would love to challenge myself against them.”

 

 

 

Erislandy Lara has been training in Houston, Texas for his next fight with trainer Ronnie Shields, as he is working hard in the gym, getting ready for his next fight date.

 

 

 

“I am ready to make a statement and to challenge either fighter at middleweight, whether it is Gennady Golovkin or Canelo Alvarez in a rematch…Ik ben klaar!”

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JARRETT HURD UNIFIES THE 154-POUND DIVISION WITH SPLIT DECISION OVER ERISLANDY LARA IN ACTION PACKED FIGHT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS

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James DeGale Earns Back IBF Super Middleweight World Championship With Unanimous Decision In Rematch With Caleb Truax

 

 

Julian Williams Wins IBF 154-Pound Eliminator with Decision Over Nathaniel Gallimore In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener

 

 

 

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LAS VEGAS (April 7, 2018) – Jarrett Hurd unified the 154-pound division with a 12-round split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara in an all-action fight Saturday on SHOWTIME before a sold-out crowd of 2,579 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

 

Hurd (22-0, 15 KO), who entered as IBF Champion, dethroned WBA Champion in just the seventh unification in division history. The difference in the Fight of the Year candidate was a short left hook that floored Lara in the final minute of the fight. Had the 27-year-old Hurd not scored the knockdown, the fight would have been ruled a majority draw.

 

 

 

 

“It was a tough one, but I went out there and did exactly what I said I was going to do – fight all 12 rounds and get the victory,"Zei Hurd. “I didn’t feel like that (I needed the knockdown). I feel like I was in control the whole fight, applying the pressure.

 

 

 

 

“I don’t think it had anything to do with age. I think it was me and the game plan we had to apply the pressure.”

 

 

 

 

Following the thrilling bout, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray asked Hurd if he’d like to face WBC 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo, who was ringside, to further unify the division.

 

 

 

 

“’Swift’ isn’t ducking anyone,” Hurd responded. “I’m No. 1 nu. We’re calling the shots.”

 

 

 

 

Hurd applied relentless pressure from the opening round, pressing forward against the crafty southpaw. He pounded the body, yet often neglected defense and ate punishing counter shots for 11 rondes. But the difference for Lara (25-3-2, 14 KO), who was making the seventh defense of his title, was the brutal 12th ronde. With blood seeping from a swollen right eye, Hurd connected on a short left hook that floored Lara for the first time in nearly five years.

 

 

 

 

“Besides the last round, I thought I was winning this fight easily,” Lara said. “That’s not to decide the fight. Ik was het winnen van de strijd. One punch in a fight doesn’t determine the fight.

 

 

 

 

“Het was een geweldig gevecht voor de fans. I stood there, fought and it was fun. I thought I clearly won the fight. Once again a decision goes against me, but h​ey we just have to do the rematch.”

 

 

 

 

Entering the fight, Charlo was the consensus No. 1 fighter at 154-pounds. He stated his case for a chance to unify against Hurd.

 

 

 

 

“I’m down. Laten we gaan. We want that work,” Charlo told SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host Brian Custer. “I feel Hurd only took the fight with Lara because he realized the harder fight is with Jermell Charlo.

 

 

 

 

“We’ve been there before with Lara. I know what he possesses. Hurd has to get his defense together because he cannot get hit like that by me. Lara doesn’t move like he used to. If he moves like he used to he wins that fight.”

 

James DeGale earned back the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship with a unanimous decision in a rematch with Caleb Truax, taking back the title he lost last December in the near-universal upset of the year.

 

 

 

 

The 12-round championship affair was scored 117-110 en 114-113 tweemaal. DeGale, who was deducted a point in the 10th for pushing, won the championship rounds – 11 en 12 – on all three judges’ scorecards to win the decision.

 

 

 

 

“Two-time world champion. Het voelt geweldig,” DeGale said. “But full credit to Caleb – he shows he can mix it with the top fighters.

 

 

 

 

“I’m just happy that I’m a two time world champion and I got my IBF world title back. Ik ben terug, Team Chunky, we’re back. Two-and-a-half years I had it and I lost it to Caleb. He embarrassed me, but we’re back.”

 

 

 

 

DeGale (24-2-1, 14 KO) overcame a massive cut from an accidental head butt in the third, which was mistakenly ruled as the result of a punch from referee Robert Byrd.

 

 

 

 

“I couldn’t see from my right eye, DeGale said. “I like Robert Byrd (scheidsrechter), but today he was a bit wrong. I couldn’t see. But I’m just glad I got through it. I showed some heart. In mijn laatste gevecht, I was like a weak little kid.”

 

 

 

 

DeGale connected on 37 percent of his power shots compared to 28 percent for Truax. He now returns to London a world champion with some massive potential fights in the future.

 

 

 

 

“I want to be busy,” DeGale said. “I have a couple years left in this sport.”

 

 

 

 

Truax (29-4-2, 18 KO), who fought for the first time as a world champion, was disappointed and advocated for a rematch after the scores were announced.

 

 

 

 

“I thought I did enough to win the fight, but I also thought I was pretty flat and didn’t get my shots off like I wanted,” Truax said. “I was just a little bit flat. I felt really good coming in but I just couldn’t get my shots off like the last fight. Hij me nooit kwaad, maar het is wat het is.

 

 

 

 

“I gave him a rematch straight away so why not do it again.”

 

 

 

 

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader, Julian Williams scored a career-best win, defeating Nathaniel Gallimore via majority decision in an IBF Junior Middleweight World Title eliminator. Williams, who edge Gallimore 116-112, 117-110, 114-114, is now in position to challenge Jarrett Hurd.

 

 

 

 

Williams (25-1-1, 15 KO) set the pace with a strong left jab in the opening rounds of the fight, keeping Gallimore at bay and the action on the outside. That changed around the fifth round as Williams abandoned the jab and the fight moved to the inside. Williams had his best round in the 11th, connecting on a massive left hand that set up a barrage of combos that nearly had Gallimore out on his feet. Gallimore (20-2-1, 17 KO) survived the round, and Williams wasn’t able the finish him in the 12th, but it was clear Williams deserved the decision.

 

 

 

 

“I wasn’t surprised a judge had a draw,'Zei Williams. “Sometimes when you’re fighting real close like that, it is hard for judges to score. I knew I won. Once I heard 116-112 en 117-111, I knew I won because I knew he didn’t win eight rounds.

 

 

 

 

“He is a strong fighter, but I knew he was going to do what he did. Start strong early, but I knew he wasn’t strong after six rounds.

 

 

 

 

“The hits to the body was all in the game plan. You have to go to the body in a 12 round fight.”

 

 

 

 

Williams connected on 50 percent of his power shots and landed 37 procent van zijn totale shots.

 

 

 

 

 

“I didn’t really think I won the fight,” Gallimore admitted. “I just let too many early rounds go. I just gave him too many rounds. I had him hurt a couple of times, but he was tough. I should have done more combinations. I will look at the fight and review it, and will make adjustments.”

 

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

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Erislandy Lara tegen. Jarrett Hurd Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos for 154-Pound World Title Unification This Saturday, April 7 Live On SHOWTIME® from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

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“You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Op dit moment, you’re all talk.” – Erislandy Lara

“I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.” – Jarrett Hurd

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LAS VEGAS (April 5, 2018) – World champions Erislandy Lara en Jarrett Hurd went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference for their 154-pound world title unification this Saturday, April 7 live op Showtime® from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

WBA Champion Lara and IBF Champion Hurd will meet for just the sixth unification bout in division history in a fight that will help define the future of the 154-pound class. The winner of Lara-Hurd will join Hall of Famers Terry Norris, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya and Winky Wright, as well as Canelo Alvarez, as the only fighters to unify 154-pound titles.

 

 

 

Thursday’s press conference also featured IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb Truax en voormalig kampioen James DeGale, who meet in an immediate rematch of what was the near-universal upset of the year in 2017. In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® uitzending op 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, super welterweight contenders Julian Williams en Nathaniel Gallimore will face off in an IBF 154-pound world title eliminator.

 

 

 

Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas:

 

Erislandy LARA

 

 

 

“Everyone knows I love to fight his style. I’ve fought better and taller fighters than him and you’ve seen me dominate them. It’s going to be nothing different on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I want him to come forward. That’s what I’m prepared for. I’m going to give him a lessonon Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I have to give Hurd credit for taking the fight. It’s been hard to get fighters in the ring with me. There’s no need to talk because on Saturday we will find out everything we need to know.

 

 

 

“Everyone here talking from Hurd’s team can’t get in the ring with him. It’s different once you’re in the ring with me. You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Op dit moment, you’re all talk.

 

 

 

“I’m absolutely ready for this fight. This is going to be a great battle for the fans on SHOWTIME. I’m excited to get in the ring and finally unify the decision. I’m preparing to make history.

 

 

 

“I haven’t watched much video on Hurd, but as we saw from the Trout fight, he’s very hittable. Come Saturday night, he better have worked on some defense or it won’t last very long.

 

 

 

“I don’t want to hear anything about Jermell Charlo, because Jarrett Hurd is the one who stepped up. Op zondag, Charlo can sign the contract and we can get ready to rumble.”

 

JARRETT HURD

 

 

 

“Lara has been the longest reigning champion and he was on top when I first turned pro. We’ve studied him a lot. I didn’t get into this sport to be anything but number one. Lara is the top guy, but after Saturday night, it’s going to be me.

 

 

 

 

“Het is een geweldig trainingskamp geweest. We’re well prepared. This is the fight I’ve been asking for. After I beat Tony Harrison, Erislandy Lara had some words on Twitter for me. So I’ve wanted the fight since then. Somebody has to pay for that.

 

 

 

“This fight is coming at the right time for me because my confidence is very high right now. He’s a little older so I’ll be the younger and fresher fighter. I just feel like it’s my time. I’m going to be relentless. I’m not stopping until I get what I want.

 

 

 

“Lara is a veteran with a lot of experience. He knows how to win rounds and he can make you look bad no matter how good you are. I’m going to use my own awkward style and do what I do best.

 

 

 

“With my power and skill set, I can stop any fighter in the division. That definitely includes Erislandy Lara.

 

 

 

“Lara has great discipline in his game plan. No matter if he’s up on the cards or down or anything, he’s not going to switch it up. It’s hard to break a fighter when they’re disciplined like that. We have a plan for everything though and we’re confident that we’ll come up with something that will get us the victory.

 

 

 

“Lara is a guy who can’t take pressure fighters well. I have some of the best pressure in the game. Ik ben jonger, sterker, taller and longer. He’s not going to be able to run for 12 rondes.

 

 

 

“Nobody wanted to fight this guy. I stepped up to the table because I know what I can do. He’s living the ‘American Dream’, but my dream has just begun. Saturday night I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.”

 

CALEB Truax

 

 

 

“I’m honored to be here with these great fighters and back on SHOWTIME. Training camp was perfect for this fight. This is the longest camp I’ve had in my career and the most focused I’ve been.

 

 

 

“I just want to go out there and silence people who said it was a fluke the first time I won. I want to prove that I belong at the top of the division. I’m going to put on a good show for the fans and retain my title.

 

 

 

“We’ve had four months to prepare for James DeGale. Normally I have six to eight weeks, so it was nice to have a drawn out and specific training camp. We really focused on the conditioning and making sure I’m reaching my peak.

 

 

 

“I’ve been through a lot in this sport. I’ve fought top guys in big fights but it finally came together last December. It meant a lot to me and now I’m prepared to put on an even better performance. I know DeGale is going to be hungry so I have to be ready for him.

 

 

 

“I had a great camp this fight. I knew we were going to have a rematch so I was right back in the gym in a couple of weeks. My trainer put together a great plan to help me improve and prepare for what DeGale is going to improve on. I’ll be ready for him to be 100 procent.

 

 

 

“I just want to get to Saturday night and put on another great performance to retain my belt. I’m going to give it my all to bring that belt back home to Minnesota.”

 

JAMES Degale

 

 

 

“My last performance was horrendous. It was shocking and embarrassing. I’m not going to make excuses about my shoulder and what went wrong. Op zaterdagavond, I will be a two-time world champion. Ik beloof u dat.

 

 

 

“I’ve boxed at the top level my whole life and put on some good performances. I know what was wrong with me and why I performed how I did in the first fight. I’m going to put it to rest when I become a world champion again.

 

 

 

“It’s been a long, difficult training camp. I had a gray cloud above my head the last couple of months, but I’m ready to go become a world champion again on Saturday.

 

 

 

“This time has turned me into a beast. I’ve had to take everything even more seriously than before. I might have gotten a bit complacent being a champion those last few years. I’ve locked myself down and I’m ready to go.

 

 

 

“ik zou zeggen 90 percent of the loss was because of what I didn’t do. I looked past him. I came back too quick from the injury, but he still had to get in there and take my belt. There’s no disrespect to Caleb, but I’ve fought the very best of the division and come out on top. The real James DeGale will be back on Saturday.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a dominant performance on Saturday. If I don’t beat Truax and beat him easily I can’t get to the level that I want. I know that’s what is coming. No excuses.”

 

JULIAN WILLIAMS

 

 

 

“We had a really good camp. I didn’t want to get into the trash talk this camp. He’s a solid fighter and I don’t underestimate anyone. But he seems like a bully. You can’t bully me. He’s obsessed with me on social media. I just have to focus on what he can do as a fighter.

 

 

 

“He’s a nobody who wants some attention. I’m going to give him lots of attention on Saturday night. I’m going to shut this guy up.

 

 

 

“He’s going to lose every single round and probably get stopped late. Every time he gets pushed he loses, gets a draw or gets knocked down. I’m drowning him in deep waters.

 

 

 

“I’m calm right now but also anxious to show everyone what I have. I know I’m a world class fighter, I just have to go do it. I’m making sure I stay patient right now.

 

 

 

“He lost to a journeyman, got a draw with a journeyman and got dropped by a journeyman. There’s nothing else to say. I’m taking him out on Saturday.”

 

NATHANIEL GALLIMORE

 

 

 

“Saturday night is judgment day and it starts with ‘J-Pebbles’. It’s going to be a night to remember for me.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a spectacular fight. I’m going to demolish him in grand fashion. He’s never faced anyone like me before. When I touch him, it’s over.

 

 

 

“You better worry about what’s going to happen to you on Saturday night. It’s going to be nasty. This fight is going to show everyone who I am in this division.

 

 

 

“I had the best training camp of my entire career. We covered all the bases. Saturdaynight I’m going to wipe the smile off his face. You think Charlo hits hard? You’re going to see on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“This opportunity is huge. The division is mine for the taking. I study my opponents and I stalk them in the ring. Everyone will see what’s going to happen on Saturday.”

 

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions

 

 

 

“This is a great card from top to bottom. We have none other than the longest reigning 154-pound world champion, Erislandy Lara, taking on one of the toughest tests of his career in the very exciting, young and hungry world champion Jarrett Hurd.

 

 

 

“The co-main event is another important fight with a rematch featuring Caleb Truax, who will be looking to hold on to the belt he took from James DeGale last year, while DeGale will look to get back to where he was before they met last December.

 

 

 

“The show opens up with a high-octane 154-pound title eliminator with Julian Williams and Nathaniel Gallimore. This is the fight that could really steal the show. The winner of this fight will no doubt have their eye on the winner of Saturday’s main event.

 

 

 

“These are some of the best fights that can be made in each weight class. We can’t wait for everyone to see these fighters put it all on the line on Saturday night.”

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