Fairfax, VA. (Tej zaum 11, 2019) - Julian “J-Rock’’ Williamsknew he was walking into the lion’s den when he traveled from Philadelphia to Virginia to face undefeated unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd in his backyard. But Williams (27-1-1, 16 Kos) wasn’t afraid.
He came. He saw and he conquered Hurd (23-1, 16 Kos), scoring a 12-round unanimous decision, handing Hurd his first loss and taking the IBF, WBA and IBO championships before a hometown crowd at the EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University.
The crowd and the primetime audience, which tuned in to FOX and FOX Deportes, witnessed a valiant performance from both Williams and Hurd in what will certainly be a “Fight of the Year’’ candidate. The judges had Williams handily defeating Hurd with scores of 116-111 thiab 115-112 ob zaug.
Williams had come up short in his previous attempt at a world title when he was stopped on via TKO by Jermall Charlo in 2016. He was overwhelmed by emotions after his upset victory over Hurd, who was a presumptive favorite over the 29-year-old Williams.
“I am just overwhelmed. This is such a great feeling. I outclassed him. I am one of the best fighters in the world,"Hais tias Williams. “Maybe I wasn’t ready for the title the first time I got the shot. I took the loss. I took it like a man and the whole world doubted me. I went into this fight a five to one underdog.’’
“Qhov no yog ib tug npau suav tuaj tseeb. I have been waiting for this for years. I never ditched the gym. I never got into girls or left the gym. I am from the streets, but I was never in the streets. I was in the gym practicing my craft.
“The only people that believed in me were my team, but all I can say is ‘and the new’!”
Hurd is often a slow starter and Williams made him pay for that. He jumped on the defending champion right out of the gate, throwing crisp punches behind a pistol-like jab. Williams dropped Hurd in the second round with a shot to the temple.
“It didn’t really change my strategy. It was just a flash knockdown. It caught me by surprise. I wasn’t really hurt,’’ Hurd said.
Sensing he had stunned Hurd, Williams came out firing in the next round. He picked up the pace and Hurd decided to match the ferocity of the attack rather than wither under it. Midway through the third round, Hurd landed a blistering left uppercut that snapped Williams’ head upward and slowly started to regain his form.
Hurd and Williams went to the trenches in the middle rounds, closing the distance and fighting in tight quarters. Conventional wisdom would seem to favor Hurd in that space, because he is physically bigger than Williams. But Williams did more than hold his own.
By the seventh round, the fight had become a war of attrition and a test of wills. Hurd was cut over his left eye in the eighth round. By then, Williams was completely in control.
Williams said he was well prepared for everything that Hurd threw at him, but it was by no means a cakewalk.
“He wasn’t easier to hit than I thought. He was crafty and he had heavy hands. I just stayed poised. I listened to my coach and I just worked,’’ Williams said. “He couldn’t hurt me. I saw everything he was throwing. I knocked him down. The game plan was to win however I could. I adapted on the fly. We knew he had certain tendencies and worked on his tendencies. ''
Hurd said he didn’t feel like himself in the fight against Williams. Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd filled with family and friends as he hails from nearby Accokeek, Md.
“I wasn’t able to get off. I can’t really call it right now. I have to go back and watch. I was loading up on my shots instead of just letting my hands go,’’ Hurd said. “J-Rock was just the better man tonight. There’s definitely a rematch clause in our contract and I’m going to go for it. I’m going to come back better than I was tonight.’’
Super lightweight sensation Mario Barrios (24-0, 15 Kos) scored a devastating second round knockout victory over Juan Jose Velasco (20-2, 12 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub co-feature. Barrios of San Antonio, Texas kept his undefeated record intact when he landed a crushing body shot that sent Velasco to the canvas midway through the second round. Referee Hugo Spinola counted out Velasco at 1:16 of the second round as the Argentine was on his hands and knees trying to catch his breath.
Barrios said he was trying to be patient and use his jab to set up the perfect shot.
“I saw him opening up every time he would step in. I knew one of the body shots was going to do it and I found the sweet spot,’’ Barrios said. “We weren’t expecting it to end that quickly. I wasn’t predicting a knock out, but I knew I had the power to do it and stop him.”
“I was very confident. I had a great camp. I can’t thank Virgil Hunter and the team for the preparation for this fight. We knew he was vulnerable with body punches and that was something I work on regardless. It is one of my favorite shots. I have been working on it since the amateurs.”
Barrios said he would build on the victory over Velasco and continue to climb the ladder at 140 phaus.
“I want a world title shot. I am always in the gym. I am always ready. I want all the smoke at 140. I want any of the champions. And I’m ready to bring a big fight to all my hometown fans in San Antonio.’’
In the opening television bout middleweight contenders Matt Korobov of Orotukan, Russia and Immanuwel Aleem of East Meadow, N.Y.. stalked each other for 10 rounds. They took turns pressing the action and playing the aggressor, dishing out and absorbing the best that each had to offer. In the end Korobov (29-2, 14 Kos) and Aleem (18-2-1, 11 Kos) had fought to a majority draw. One judge had Korobov winning 97-93 and two judges scored it 95-95.
In the sixth round Korobov landed a combination that rocked Aleem and had him in trouble momentarily. But Aleem weathered the storm. Aleem came out strong in the ninth round, practically running across the ring to meet Korobov, who had slowly raised his 36-year-old body off the corner stool at the last second. Sensing the close nature of the fight, both Korobov and Aleem unloaded and landed some heavy shots seeking to keep the outcome away from the judges’ scorecards.
Aleem said he thought he won the fight.
“I didn’t feel like he was doing enough. I was trying to use my range. He was just touching me. I realized when I started hitting him that he didnt have the gas.,’’ Aleem said. “I am faster than people think. I see open shots better than people expect. I made a statement tonight and I want to keep making statements.”
Korobov , who lost a unanimous decision to Jermall Charlo in his last fight, said he felt sluggish during the match against Aleem.
“I felt heavy and not totally sharp enough. It was hard to react and stop him from going inside. I have things to work on.,’’ Korobov said. “He was tougher than I expected. He wasn’t as strong as Charlo, but he is a really good fighter. He kept coming forward. He wasn’t afraid. He just kept throwing punches.”
Unified 154-Pound Champion Hurd & Top Contender Williams Square-Off Before Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event This Saturday Night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia Live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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Arlington, VA. (Tej zaum 9, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world champion“Swift” Jarrett Hurd thiab sab saum toj contender Julian “J-pob zeb” Williams previewed their showdown at a final press conference on Thursday evening before they headline Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Also squaring-off at the press conference and stepping into the ring Saturday in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT were unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Neighborhoodsand Argentina’sJuan “The Pitbull” JoseVelasco, who meet in a 10-round fight, and middleweight contendersMatt Korobov thiab Immanuel Aleem, who battle in a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia:
Jarrett Hird
“This has been a great week. This is the homecoming I always wanted. It’s even better than I imagined and I can’t wait to step into the ring.
“You can tell a lot about a fighter when you see them in the lead up to a fight. Julian Williams looks confident and he looks ready. It’s going to be a classic on fight night.
“It’s been fun to have this support from the city and my hometown. It’s fueled me. The love and support motivated me in the gym to make sure I go out there and put on a show.
“I’m a big 154-pounder but I know how to cut the weight and get it off right. We’re still eating and we’ll be strong come fight night.”
Julian Williams
“I really don’t think too much about fighting in his hometown. I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I just focus on the fight, not what’s going on outside of the ring.
“We touched on a lot of different things in training camp. We left no stone unturned. It sounds cliché and I’ve never said this before, but this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m ready to go get this win.
“I just see a man over there. His crowd can’t fight for him. That’s all it’s going to be Saturday night.
“The jab is always a key. It’s the most important punch in boxing and it’s the key for me no matter who I fight. I always work with bigger guys in camp so the size is going to be nothing new.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“We focused on being explosive in training camp. Working with Virgil Hunter was great as always. This is a big opportunity and I’m excited to put on a great show for these fans.
“He’s a hungry fighter. That’s the main thing. He’s tasted defeat and he doesn’t want to again. I’m blocking his path. Nyob rau hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, he’s not getting past me.
“I’m getting stronger and better every camp. There’s not too much to say, but I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring Saturday.”
JUAN JOSE VELASCO
“The fight against Regis Prograis was very tough and important for me. I want to be champion of the world and it showed me what I need to do to achieve that goal. I’m going to put what I learned on display Saturday.
“We’ve watched him and we know what he’s capable of doing. We know we have to be prepared to get this victory.”
MATT KOROBOV
“I took the fight against Jermall Charlo as a win because people know me better now and know where I stand in this division with my performance on short notice. I’m happy to be back and have this fight. My team did a great job preparing and we’ll be ready on Saturday night.”
IMMANUWEL ALEEM
“My trainer George Peterson has always stressed to train year round. We’re not part time fighters. I’m always in the gym working. When the fight comes, we’re always prepared.
“Korobov is another opponent who’s in my way to becoming a world champion. I’ve gotten some good work with southpaws to get ready for him and I feel fully prepared.
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ABOUT HURD VS. WILLIAMS Hurd vs. Williams pits IBF and WBA 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd against top contender Julian Williams in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Tej zaum 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Barrios battles Argentina’s Juan “The Pitbull” Jose Velasco in a 10-round fight and middleweight contender Matt Korobov clashes with Immanuwel Aleem in a 10-round bout as part of televised action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Hauv TV, Hluav Taws Kub Tv, Xbox Ib thiab Roku.
Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Set to Meet in Highly Anticipated Rematch Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Sunday, Lub rau hli ntuj 23 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
Former World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Battles Exciting Brawler Julio Ceja in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator –
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Las Vegas (Tej zaum 2, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight ChampionTony “Tus tub hluas” Harrisonand former super welterweight championJermell Charlo will step into the ring for a highly anticipated rematch live in primetime Sunday, Lub rau hli ntuj 23 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features former world championBill “El Chacal” Rigondeaux taking on exciting Mexican contenderLub Xya hli ntuj Ceja in a WBC Super Bantamweight world title eliminator.
Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Harrison and Charlo’s first encounter took place live on FOX in December as Harrison earned the decision and upset Charlo to earn the title. The close nature of the bout helped warrant an immediate rematch that promises to be just as highly charged and dramatic.
“Tony Harrison and Jermell Charlo showed off their elite talent to the world in their first bout and I anticipate an even more explosive showdown in the rematch on June 23,” hais tom av, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions. “Harrison will no doubt be at his very best again as he looks to establish himself in the championship ranks. Jermell Charlo is certainly more motivated than ever to reclaim his spot atop the 154-pound division. Fans tuning in on FOX and FOX Deportes in primetime and in attendance at Mandalay Bay Events Center are in for an action-packed Sunday night.”
Harrison (28-2, 21 Kos) has proven to be “Detroit tough” during a boxing career inspired by early years trained and managed by the late Emanuel Steward. He had to climb back into title contention twice before reaching the top with his unanimous decision victory over Charlo last December.
Harrison was on track for a title shot before suffering the first loss of his career in 2015 to Willie Nelson. After three-straight wins, he earned a shot at the vacant 154-pound title against Jarrett Hurd. Although Harrison had strong moments in the fight, he eventually lost to Hurd and was forced to again climb to the top. After another three victories, including a win over former champion Ishe Smith, Harrison took advantage of his second world title opportunity against Charlo.
“Being a world champion now, I’m excited to defend my title for the first time in this rematch that everyone is looking forward to,” Hais Harrison. “I think there’s actually more pressure on Charlo, just like last time. It’s just a blessing for me to be fighting on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Lub rau hli ntuj 23. Everyone is going to be tuned-in to this fight and we’re going to bring the action to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the capital of the boxing world. I plan on doing the exact same thing to Jermell that I did in December. I’m going to get the win, and then I don’t want to hear any more crying or excuses.”
The 28-year-old Charlo (31-1, 15 Kos) suffered the first setback of his career with the close unanimous decision loss to Harrison. Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Houston, Texas, Charlo won the vacant WBC title with a devastating knockout victory over John Jackson in 2016. He made three successful defenses of the title with highlight-reel knockouts over Charles Hatley and Erickson Lubin, plus a majority decision win over former champion Austin Trout.
Charlo is trained in Dallas by Derrick James, who was recognized as the 2017 Trainer of the Year by Yahoo Sports and also works with welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. Charlo is one-minute younger than his identical twin brother, Jermall, who is the WBC interim middleweight champion and a former 154-pound champion.
“I am in a ruthless state of mind. I am upset and this upcoming fight, I am going to give it 110 feem pua,” Hais Charlo. “I am way hungrier now than I was before. I am not desperate for a win because I know how to win. The judges gave me a bad decision because I didn’t get the knockout, but you don’t have to knock everybody out to beat them. He knows he didn’t beat me. He knows exactly what happened. He knows he can’t beat me. If I have to go in there and prove it again, I will.”
Rigondeaux (18-1, 12 Kos) will look to show off the masterful technical skills that made him a unified world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list when he steps into the ring on June 23. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko. The 38-year-old most recently knocked out Giovanni Delgado in January on FS1.
Fighting out of Tlalnepantla, Mexico, Plaub muag (32-3, 28 Kos) won an interim world title at super bantamweight in 2015 by stopping Hugo Ruiz in the fifth-round. The 26-year-old would lose the full title to Ruiz in their rematch in 2016, but has won two of three fights since, including a knockout of Anselmo Moreno.
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Hnyav hnyav sib ceg Andy Ruiz Jr. Defeats Alexander Dimitrenko By TKO After Round Five & Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa Stops Yonfrez Parejo After Eight Rounds to Capture Interim 122-Pound Title
PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 & FOX Deportes Features Victories for Jeison Rosario & Alfredo Angulo, Plus Still Unbeaten Prospects Karlos Balderas, Omar Juarez & Rolando romero
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Carson, California. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20, 2019) – Yav tas los ob-faib yeej Danny “Swift” Garcia (35-2, 21 Kos) poob Adrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 Kos) three times before stopping him in round seven Saturday night in a welterweight showdown that headlined Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
“I’ve said it before, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” Hais Garcia. “I had gotten a little comfortable in the past, but I put my 110 percent into this fight and when I do, I beat everyone.”
Garcia got his offense started early, deflecting a right hand from Granados in round two and throwing a perfect left hook counter that dropped Granados for the first time in the fight. Granados continued to push and tried to change the tide, but an overhand right at the end of an exchange by Garcia sent Granados down for the second time in round two.
“It felt good landing that big left hook,” Hais Garcia. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” Saws Granados. “That’s where he was catching me. I knew that’s what I had to avoid. But the toughness in me is always ready to go. I was willing to engage.”
Granados tried to find ways to slow Garcia’s momentum, but while trying to crowd Garcia he was too often caught with power punches on the inside. Round four saw Granados begin to bleed heavily from the nose and in round five Granados was dropped for the third time, this time from a combination Garcia delivered while he had Granados on the ropes.
“The way to make a statement tonight was to stop him,” Hais Garcia. “The game plan was to break him down. I have too many tools. I couldn’t let him hang around with me.
“He wanted to get closer to me and make it a dogfight. But I surprised him when I stood with him and banged to the body. Then I started making him miss and that’s when I stopped him.”
In round seven, Garcia landed 48% of his power punches according to CompuBox, and after buzzing him several times, unleashed a flurry while Granados was on the ropes that forced referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout 1:33 into round seven.
“He caught me with some good shots but I really thought I was fine,” Saws Granados. “I think the referee was a little over-protective. I had a plan to go the whole fight and they stopped me on my feet. I was still catching him with shots. I was still dangerous and looking for a big shot to change the fight. The referee had to do his job though and I understand it.”
Nrog lub yeej, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Hais Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Kuv rov qab!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “Lub Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 Kos) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko (41-5, 26 Kos) after five rounds of action in their heavyweight showdown.
Ruiz flashed the exceptional hand speed that has defined his career, landing hard combinations to the head and body of the taller Dimitrenko. Ruiz stalked Dimitrenko, controlling the center of the ring and picking his spots to unload.
“He started slowing down and I could see the face he made when I hit him with body shots,” said Ruiz. “I just stayed disciplined and focused. I couldn’t get too anxious. I just wanted to break him down until the tree fell down.”
Dimitrenko tried to use his jab to keep Ruiz at bay and was able to cause a welt under Ruiz’s right eye as the early rounds went on. It was not enough to keep Ruiz from coming forward and in round five he began to pile up the punishment, punctuated with hard right hooks that snapped Dimitrenko’s head back.
“We worked on slipping his right hand and coming back with my own,” said Ruiz. “I missed with a few of them but I stayed busy. I focused on just getting the job done.”
After the fifth round, and on the advice of Dimitrenko’s corner, referee Ray Corona stopped the bout before round six could commence. Ruiz was comfortably ahead on all three scorecards and set his sights on another top heavyweight contender for his possible next opponent.
“For my next fight there’s somebody like me, a chubby exciting fighter I want,” said Ruiz. “Adam Kownacki I’m ready, let’s do this.”
The opening bout on FOX saw unbeaten top contenderBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa (19-0, 14 Kos) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez parejo (22-4-1, 11 Kos) after eight rounds of action. Parejo did not answer the bell for round nine, forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout while Parejo was in the corner.
“This is an amazing feeling and a dream come true,” hais tias Figueroa. “I can’t wait for what’s coming next.I thought I was going to finish him the next round. He had lasted pretty well but once I put the pressure up to another level, I knew he wouldn’t be able to continue.”
The 22-year-old Figueroa used his signature pressure early and often, walking through effective shots Parejo landed in the early rounds to establish his position in the fight. Parejo had success landing hooks while Figueroa was exposed on the inside, but was unable to avoid the return fire, especially the body shots that eventually led to the end of the fight.
“He threw a lot of strong shots to the body and I felt my legs go at the end of the last round,” said Parejo.”He’s very strong but sometimes flat-footed and I was trying to take advantage of that. He was too strong tonight.”
Figueroa began to throw even more combinations in the late rounds, nullifying the offense that Parejo was trying to get going. His most prolific rounds were rounds four and five, where he landed 31 thiab 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 rau 15, it had become clear that Parejo didn’t have enough on his punches to stop the onslaught. The referee stopped the bout after consulting with Parejo before the start of the ninth round, officially giving Figueroa the victory.
“My conditioning was amazing and I felt strong every round,” hais tias Figueroa. “I’m next in line and I’m ready for anyone.”
After the card on FOX, PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 and FOX Deportes was headlined byJeison Rosario(19-1-1, 13 Kos) winning a split-decision overJorge Cota (28-3, 25 Kos) los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 thiab 97-93 for Rosario in a 10-round super welterweight bout
The FS1 portion kicked off with highly-touted prospectRolando “Rollie” Romero (9-0, 8 Kos) khob tawm Andres Figueroa(9-5, 5 Kos) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas(8-0, 7 Kos) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 Kos) ntawm 1:07 of round four in their lightweight battle and super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez(3-0, 1 KO)earned a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 ob zaug thiab 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park nyob rau hauv Carson, California – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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Raug Monica, XWS LI. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 17, 2019) – Yav tas los ob-faib yeej Danny “Swift” Garcia and welterweight contenderAdrian Granados took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their main event showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. thiab Alexander Dimitrenko, uas ntsib hauv 10-puag ncig, and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa, who faces Venezuela’sYonfrez parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that kicks off the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov patweather, Hauv kev koom nrog DSG kev txhawb nqa, yog on muag tam sim no. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. rau 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
Danny Garcia
“I fought in this arena when I was 6-0 so it’s exciting to be back. I also won the welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles. L.A. has always been good to me. There’s a great atmosphere and I love fighting here.
“I’m ready for anybody, but I’m also not looking past Granados. Nyob rau ntawm lub kawg ntawm lub hnub, I have to focus on Saturday night. I have to get this victory.
“There’s a lot at stake, so I know Granados will be ready. I trained hard and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I think I’m in better shape now than my last two fights. I can’t wait to show it on Saturday night.
“You watch Danny Garcia fights you know I’m always swinging trying to knock people out. Expect another can’t-miss fight on Saturday.
“I know what Granados brings to the table, but I believe in my skills and the hard work we put into camp. The plan is of course to get a knockout and look spectacular, but I’m more than ready to go 12 nyuaj rounds.”
Adrian GRANADOS
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Kuv xav tias zoo. We’ve closed out camp just right and we’re ready to rock and roll on Saturday.
“There are a lot of challenges in this fight. I have to go out there to dominate and take the fight away from him. Danny is a great fighter and there’s a reason he’s a big name in the sport. This is an opportunity that I’m going to take advantage of.
“I wasn’t surprised that Shawn Porter said I was a tougher fight than Danny Garcia. I watched both fights and you could see at the end that I had Shawn running for survival. He did what he had to do to escape, but for this fight I’m taking it out of anybody else’s hands.
“I don’t think Danny is looking past me, but I know he has bigger plans. I’m here to interrupt those plans. I have my own plans. I’m going to catapult myself to where I belong and where I should have always been.
“My parents worked so hard to put me on the right path. I got involved with sports as a kid and never looked back. I always stayed focus on my sports and studies. The temptations were there in Chicago. I stayed true to myself and now I’m in a place where a lot of people look up to me. If I win on Saturday it can show that anything is possible.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“This is going to be my fourth fight at this venue. I’ve gotten a knockout every time, so I think it’s a good luck arena for me. I’ve had setbacks, but I’m ready for my comeback.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight to make a statement. I’m excited to get this win and do it emphatically.
“Dimitrenko is a veteran fighter and I know I can’t take him lightly. We’re going to be ready and may the best man win. I’m ready to take on all challengers.
“I just need to stay loose and let my hands go. I’m going to show the kind of fighter that I am. My speed and the way I use the ring will be a key.
“I’ve watched Dimitrenko’s fights, and I know I just have to do what I have to do. I think it’s harder for him to fight a smaller guy like me, especially one with speed and who throws combinations.”
ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO
“This is an important fight for me and I’m here to win. Qhov no tsis muaj ib yam tshiab rau kuv. My job is to come here put on a great performance. I’ve been a pro for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday.
“I have more experience in big fights than Ruiz. I’m going to give my best in this fight. There’s no pressure on me and I’m feeling relaxed and ready for war.
“My last fight against Bryant Jennings ended with a bad stoppage and I’m looking to erase that memory. A win on Saturday is important to me and I’m not looking past it. I have to do my job and we’ll see what happens after that.
“This is my first time in Los Angeles, I’ve gotten to enjoy the weather a little bit but it’s all business. I’m focused on fighting on Saturday, that’s been the goal all camp and we’re leading up to a great show on Saturday.”
Brandon FIGUEROA
“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid. The opportunity is here, I’m ready and I can’t wait to take it.
“I had a really good training camp. My body is ready physically and mentally. I know that Parejo is a really good fighter who’s going to try to box me. I feel like once I put the pressure on him, I’m going to be able to dominate him.
“I think Parejo has weaknesses on his inside game, which is something I’m really good at. I feel like for my past few fights I’ve used that to dominate my opponents.
“This is my time to shine. I had a really good training camp and I’m here to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m only 22-years-old and I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at right now.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Hauv TV, Hluav Taws Kub Tv, Xbox Ib thiab Roku.
Veteran Contender Adrian Granados & Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Prepare for Respective Premier Boxing Champions rau HMA LIAB & FOX Deportes Matchups Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 Los ntawm DUARITY Health Spell Park hauv Carson, California
Nyem NTAWM NOfor Photos from Luis Mejia/TGB Promotions
Nyem NTAWM NOfor Photos from Mayweather Promotions
LOS ANGELES (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 4, 2019) – All-action welterweight Adrian Granados ib tug nd heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.continued preparation for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Los Angeles Thursday before they step in the ring Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Granados will face former two-division world championDanny “Swift” Garcia in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines action, while the Southern California-native Ruiz takes onAlexander Dimitrenko in heavyweight action as part of the broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to not miss any of the televised action.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov patweather, Hauv kev koom nrog DSG kev txhawb nqa, yog on muag tam sim no. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. rau 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday from Fortune Gym in Los Angeles:
Adrian GRANADOS
“Kuv xav tias zoo. I’m starting to peak and everything is clicking. I had a great camp and I’m just excited for this fight.
“This is a great style matchup. Danny is a strong puncher and a great counter puncher. I’m going to be right there. I’m going to come with it. I also have a lot of intangibles that people don’t see. I’m not one-dimensional and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
“I think I have more dog in me than Danny does. He complains a lot and also gets away with a lot. He does what he has to do to win. I’ve never been given anything and I think I have a lot more to prove than he does.
“My fights against Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner were good preparation for this. I think against Broner I should have gotten the decision, but I didn’t. Tawm tsam Porter, I fought the wrong fight and missed the chance I did have. I’ve got a chip on my shoulder from both experiences.
“This is my chance to show the boxing world that I’m elite and get my title shot. I’ve always wanted to become a world champion, and I haven’t got my opportunity at 140 where I beat the number-one contender. I’m not afraid to fight anyone so I’m here to get a big win.
“I think I need a stoppage or a dominating win. It has to be one-sided. I have enough controversial losses that I know that I can’t leave it up to the judges. I’m training hard to dominate the fight.
“I’m kind of a ‘young vet’ because I’m only 29-years-old but I’m battle-tested. I was never promoted until the last three or four years. I’ve had to do what I had to coming up. I took the tough fights that most prospects wouldn’t.
“I always knew I had the talent to be at this level and I’m glad that I’m respected and recognized now, but it’s time for me to get a big win. I’m going to show that I really belong and I’m an elite fighter.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“All the hard work in the gym has been paying off and I feel prepared for April 20. I’m facing an experienced guy who’s tall, but I think my pressure and my speed will make it difficult for him.
“We’ve looked at Dimitrenko’s past fights and put together a game plan. We’re going to stick to it and execute. We’re going to attack the body and I think with my speed and combinations I’m going to get him out of there.
“I’m coming back from a layoff but it’s over and right now my goal is to make a statement and let everyone know that I’m back in action. I’m ready to take one of the spots at the top of the division.
“There are a lot of big fights I want, but my mind is totally focused on April 20. I’ve never been this motivated. I’m going to be fighting more often and I’m glad to have the opportunity.
“Fighting for the Mexican fans gives me more motivation now than ever. I want to be the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world and hopefully this year or next year I will accomplish those dreams.
“I have everything I need now to get to where I want to go. This is just the beginning. The more fights I have, the better I’m going to be looking.
“It feels great to be fighting in Southern California and I know there will be a lot of Mexicans out there on April 20. It’s always a great atmosphere and my game plan is to steal the show. I’m going to give it all I got for the fans.
“I think Dimitrenko is going to use his jab and move around. Nws yog siab, but he can’t run away forever. At some point you have to be there toe-to-toe. We’ve worked on our head movement and we’re going to be ready for anything he brings.”
NTUAG Xim av, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions
“Andy Ruiz Jr. is exactly where he should be right now. He’s re-dedicated himself to the sport of boxing and when he does, there might not be a better heavyweight out there. He traveled to New Zealand and took on Joseph Parker in his backyard and lost a majority decision. He’s tasted it and he’s hungry for it again.
“Arguably Adrian Granados could have a record of 27-1 and he’s ready for his moment to shine. I like where he’s at mentally as far as taking charge and winning these fights so he can move on and become a champion, which has been his goal since he got into the game.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Hauv TV, Hluav Taws Kub Tv, Xbox Ib thiab Roku.
Also in Action! Veteran Brawler Alfredo Angulo, 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas & Sensational Lightweight Prospect Omar Juarez Competing in Separate Televised Bouts Beginning at 10:30 p.m. THIAB / 7:30 p.m. PT Following PBC on FOX Broadcast
Carson, California. (Lub peb hlis ntuj 27, 2019) – Hard-hitting contenderJeison Rosario yuav siv sij hawm nyob Mexico lub Jorge Cotain a 10-round middleweight fight that headlinesPBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAon FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California.
Battle-hardened veteranAlfred “Aub” Angulowill fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderasyuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauvPedro Vicentein a six or eight round bout and highly-decorated lightweight prospectOmar Juarezclashes with Mexico’sLuis Gerardo Perez Salasin a four-round match to open the telecast at 10:30 p.m. THIAB / 7:30 p.m. PT.
PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRAwill follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov patweather, Hauv kev koom nrog DSG kev txhawb nqa, yog on muag tam sim no. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. rau 6:00 p.m.
The non-stop block of boxing promises wall-to-wall action for fans who tune into FOX, FOX Deportes and FS1.
Rosary (18-1-1, 13 Kos) was busy last year, scoring victories in three of four fights in 2018, including wins over then-unbeaten Jamontay Clark and contender Justin DeLoach. He is coming off a stoppage victory over Marcos Hernandez in February on FS1, which avenged a split draw the two boxers fought to in 2018. The 23-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who now lives in Miami, Florida, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 Kos). The 31-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico has scored three straight knockout victories since losing to Erickson Lubin in 2017. He’s coming off a TKO victory over Euri Gonzalez in November
Balderas (7-0, 6 Kos) scored three stoppage victories in his fights last year and continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old Balderas of Santa Maria, California, yog ib tug tswv cuab ntawm lub 2016 U.S. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. Vicente (6-2, 2 Kos) is looking to build on the momentum from his unanimous decision victory over Luis Miguel Ortiz in his last fight in January.
The 19-year-old Juarez (2-0, 1 Kos), who is from Brownsville, Texas, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. Salas (5-2, 1 Kos) is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses when he steps in against Juarez.
In other non-televised action, Los Angeles bantamweightDaniel Guzman (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on Monterrey, Mexico lub Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) in a four-round bout, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., Welterweight Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 Kos) battles Japan’sGaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 Kos) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs’ Ricky Lopez (20-4, 6 Kos) ntsej muag Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 Kos) in a 10-round super featherweight bout. Round out the card is Fontana, California lub Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 Kos) meeting Mexico’sEduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 Kos) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, Texas’ Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 Kos) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.
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Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop atFOXSports.comand through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Hauv TV, Hluav Taws Kub Tv, Xbox Ib thiab Roku.
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & Hma liab teb chaws nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si Hauv Carson, California
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm Sean Michael Ham / Mayweather Promotions
LOS ANGELES (Lub peb hlis ntuj 19, 2019) – Yav tas los ob-division lub ntiaj teb champion Danny “Swift” Garcia and veteran contenderAdrian Granados previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si Hauv Carson, California.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov patweather, Hauv kev koom nrog DSG kev txhawb nqa, yog on muag tam sim no. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. rau 6:00 p.m.
lub Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. kev noj nyob Alexander Dimitrenkoin a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa battling Venezuela’s Yonfrez parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:
Danny Garcia
“I’ve been training hard. I’ve seen Granados fight a few times and I know what he can do. I’m excited to be back in Los Angeles, because this is where the stars fight. This is another fight that can get me to where I want to go in my career.
“My mentality is that I have to stop Granados. Nobody has stopped him and I have to do that to make a statement. He’s never fought a counter puncher like me and I’m definitely the hardest puncher he’s faced. I’m going to showcase everything to get the stoppage.
“This is another fight for my legacy. There have been a lot of great fights in my career and this is another important one for me. I know he’s coming to fight, but I’m looking to make this one of my easiest wins.
“He’s a tough and aggressive fighter who likes to throw a lot of punches. Nws yog tshaib plab, and that’s the type of guy that you have to watch out for. I’ve got to handle my business against Granados before I look to any bigger fights.
“This is a big platform for me to perform on. I’m going to show the world why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
“I plan on winning with style. I’m going to bring a lot of skill, a lot of will, a lot of power and I’m going to entertain my fans. Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'”
Adrian GRANADOS
“Qhov no yog mus yuav ib tug zoo sib ntaus. We’re two fighters who bring it. I’m coming for a victory in dominating fashion. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a while now.
“I haven’t had the easiest road and that’s why I’m looking to get my respect in this fight. I’m looking forward to this. It’s going to be a barnburner. Tej zaum yuav qhov zoo tshaj plaws txiv neej yeej.
“If he’s underestimating me it will definitely be a big mistake on his part. I don’t think he will though. I think he realizes now he’s in for a fight. If he didn’t know me before, he does now. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind April 20.
“I was never taken care of coming up. I always had to work harder to get to where I’m at. Danny and I basically had the same accolades in the amateurs, and I always gave him kudos for what he’s done in his whole career, but he doesn’t know what I’ve gotten through to get here.
“I’m coming to get my respect in this fight. I’m going to make Danny fight and see what he’s made of. I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder but being able to take out a fighter like Danny is motivating me to another level.”
NTUAG Xim av, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions
“Premier Boxing Champions has made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and biggest fights to Southern California. We started with the Wilder vs. Fury heavyweight title fight downtown in December and we’re back again in April at the Dignity Health Sports Park. This is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the United States and we have a great show there on April 20.
“Danny Garcia is a throwback fighter. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. At 140-pounds he took on the best in the division and never backed down from a challenge. Danny was a 2-1 underdog when he fought Lucas Matthysse, and we knew what happened after, he proved the doubters wrong. I’m so excited to have him back in California on this great card.
“Adrian Granados could arguably be sitting up here with a record of 27-1, since all but one of his losses have been by split or majority decision, and usually it’s in his opponent’s backyard. He’s a battle-tested veteran who’s made a name for himself bringing action-packed fights to the fans. When we announced all the PBC on FOX fights, this is the one that I circled.”
Leonard ELLERBE, CEO of President of Mayweather Promotions
“Qhov no yog mus yuav ib tug zoo kawg li kev sib ntaus. I’ve really been looking forward to this fight because I’ve known these guys for a long time. Styles make fights and in this particular matchup, we have two fighters who are all action.
“Danny has shown that he’s an elite fighter, because he’s beaten a number of great world champions. Adrian Granados always comes to fight. He’s never ever in a boring fight. The styles mesh so well, with Danny being a world class counter-puncher and also being a superb boxer. Granados is going to force Danny to fight on the inside a lot more than usual.
“I think this fight is going to bring the best out of both Danny and Adrian. They’ve both fought a number of very good fighters and been in involved in numerous debatable decisions. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.”
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Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Hauv TV, Hluav Taws Kub Tv, Xbox Ib thiab Roku.
Unbeaten yav dhau los Doet David Benavideo Benavidez Cov qhab nia TKO ntawm J'leon Kev Hlub, Unsefeated qub tus yeej khib Luis tau txais txiaj ntsig zoo thib tsib-round tko ntawm McJoe Arroyo & Hnyav kiv cua-nyiam Chris Arreola nres Jean Pierre Augustin hauv puag ncig peb
Qub Qub yeej ChainDeight Charles Martin yeej los ntawm kev tsis tsim nyog ntawm PBC Prelims ntawm FS1
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm Frank MiceTta / Fox Sports (Lo lus zais: foxsports)
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions (Cov duab ntxiv rau sai)
Arlington, TX. (Lub peb hlis ntuj 17, 2019) – Errol Spence Jr. khaws nws ibf welterweight ntiaj teb kev sib tw hauv nws lub hometown nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej 47,525 Cov kiv cua nrog kev txiav txim siab tsis paub txog plaub-faib kev sib tw ntiaj teb Mikey Garcia Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm thawj Premier Box Champions ntawm Fox Sports Cov Kev Ua Si Them-Ib-Saib Hnub Saturday Hmo los ntawm&T stadium hauv Arlington, Texas.
“Qhov kev kub siab sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm kuv lub homettown pawg ua rau kuv xav zoo,” hais tias spence. “Cov neeg no tau txhawb kuv txij li ib hnub ib thiab kuv xav muab tso ua kev ua tau zoo rau txhua tus.”
“Kuv txaus siab rau kev hlub thiab kev txhawb nqa ntawm cov kiv cua hmo no,” Hais Garcia. “Nws yog ib hmos zoo nkauj thiab tag nrho cov credit rau errol, nws yog ib tug yeej loj. Nws yog qhov tseeb. Nws tau tua nws cov phiaj xwm kev ua si tau zoo heev.”
Cov bout pib technical, Nrog Spence Tso Siab Jab thiab sim txiav lub nplhaib tawm thaum Garcia tau ua siab ntev nrhiav kev caij tsheb. Garcia muaj qee qhov kev vam meej thaum ntxov muab cov txee sab laug sab laug sab laug sence lub jab, Tab sis yeej tsis muaj peev xwm tau txais nyob rau hauv kev sib dhos tawm tsam tus yeej buster.
“Nws tawm ntawm no nrog txoj kev npaj ua si zoo thiab khaws cia qhov kev ncua deb ntawm nws cov kev pom zoo,” Hais Garcia. “Kuv tsis tuaj yeem tau txais kuv lub suab nrov mus thiab nws tau ua qhov nws tau ua. Kuv tau sim ua kom haum thiab nws thauj ua haujlwm.”
Nyob rau hauv round plaub, SPIMs DOMINATED Feem ntau ntawm qhov kev txiav txim ua ntej Garcia tau ua ib qho kev ua haujlwm lig thiab raug yuam kom muaj kev tiv thaiv ib puag ncig ntawm kev sib tw. Garcia khaws cia lub zog ntawd mus thaum ntxov nyob rau hauv ib ncig tsib, tso spence rau ntawm kev tiv thaiv ib ntus ua ntej nws rov qab ua nws lub zog thiab rov qab los sib txuas ntawm cov noob zaub muaj hwj huam ncaj ncaj.
Spence tau nce nws lub cev-punching raws li kev sib ntaus mus thiab saib rau hnav tus neeg sib ntaus sib tua uas tau txav mus rau qhov hnyav. Garcia pib los ntshav los ntawm nws lub qhov ntswg hauv yim, Thaum lub sijhawm taw tes rau kev nce qib thiab tsaws 35, 29, 34 thiab 25 punches nyob rau hauv rounds cuaj los ntawm 12 feem, Raws li Compubox.
“Thoob plaws thoob plaws kev kawm pw hav zoov, ntau cov lus hais tias nws tau ntse thiab kuv tsis tuaj yeem thawv zoo li nws,” hais tias spence. “Kuv pom kuv lub thawv thiab kuv tuaj yeem txav kuv lub taub hau yog tias kuv xav tau. Qhov kev ua si yog yuav tsum ntse, Nws yog qhov kev tshawb fawb qab zib. Kuv muaj qhov loj me thiab ncav cuag, Yog li vim li cas thiaj tsis siv nws los hle lub jab? Nws yog riam phom rau kuv thiab nws yuav siv ib qho ntawm nws cov riam phom.”
“Kuv muaj peev xwm tuav kuv tus kheej,” Hais Garcia. “Kuv xav zoo thiab kuv tau muaj zog kuv tus kheej. Kuv xav tias nws tau hnov kuv lub hwj chim, Tab sis nws twv yuav raug hu muaj hwj chim kuj.”
Thaum Garcia pom nws tus cwj mem ua rau nws qhov kev ncua deb, Spence yog yooj yim dhau lawm, nrog ib tus kws txiav txim plaub txawm tias tau qhab nia puag ncig 11 10-8 rau kev coj ua dab tsi. SPIMES cuam ib txoj haujlwm-siab 1082 Punches thiab tawm tsaws Garcia los ntawm kev sib tw 345 rau 75 paj.
Tom qab 12-rounds ntawm kev nqis tes ua, tag nrho peb cov thawj txiav txim pom kev sib ntaus rau kev paub, los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 120-108 ob zaug thiab 120-107.
“Peb nyuam qhuav mus 12-round nrog ib tug zoo welterweight tus yeej,” Hais Garcia. “Tus ntawd yog qhov ua tsis tau muaj ib tus neeg tau ua tsis ntev los no. Kuv zoo siab rau qhov kuv muaj peev xwm ua tau. Kuv yuav tsum rov qab mus thiab xav txog nws. Kuv yuav zaum rov qab mus rau kev sib cais ua ntais tiam sis peb yuav tau xav txog nws.”
Tom qab kev sib ntaus, Kev Tshaj Tawm Tshaj Tawm tias nws xav tawm tsam Boxing Legend thiab Welterweard Araber Manny Pacquiao tom ntej no, leej twg nkag tau lub nplhaib tom qab sib ntaus.
“Nws tau tawg cov ntaub ntawv ntawm no ua ntej, nws yog cov lus dab neeg hauv kev ua si nawv thiab nws yog kuv lub siab xav tawm tsam nws ntxiv,” hais tias spence.
“Yog, vim li cas tsis?” hais tias Pacquiao, Thaum nug txog qhov ntsib kev tshwm sim ntxiv. “Peb yuav muab cov kiv cua ib qho kev sib ntaus zoo. Kuv zoo siab tau nyob ntawm no&T Stadium thiab kuv vam tias kuv yuav rov qab los ntawm no sai sai no.”
Nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, unbeaten yav tas los 168-phaus ntiaj teb tus yeej David Benavidez(21-0, 18 Kos) yeej J'Leon Hlub (24-3-1, 13 Kos) Yuav kom tau txais ib qho kev ua haujlwm thib ob hauv lawv qhov kev sib tw superweight super.
“Nws yog npau suav tuaj sib ntaus sib tua ntawm qib no nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm cov kiv cua,” hais benavideo. “Cov kiv cua no muab rau kuv lub siab kom tau sawv txhua hnub thiab mus rau mais ntxiv.”
Los ntawm lub tswb nrov kev hlub nrhiav neeg coob tus Benavideoz, Tab sis 22-xyoo-laus Benavideo sai tau ua rau nws them, tsaws ib tug muaj zog sab laug hook uas stunned kev hlub. Kev hlub muaj peev xwm kav ntev, tab sis coj cov hooks ntau dua los ntawm Benavideo ua ntej lub tswb.
“Kuv cia siab tias yuav khob nws, Tab sis thaum kuv ntaus nws nrog thawj vajtswv txhaj tshuaj, Kuv paub tias nws yuav tsis mus thaum kawg,” hais benavideo. “Kuv tau sim ua kom koj tus kheej, Tab sis nws tsis tsim nyog hmo no.”
Benavideo nkim sijhawm me me nyob rau hauv txoj kev thib ob, xa cov hluav taws xob txhaj tshuaj uas tso kev hlub ntawm kev khiav. Benavideo tau raug kev hlub nrog lub combo huv ntawm cov hlua uas tsis txaus ntseeg thiab cuam tshuam rau Laurence Cole los dhia hauv thiab nres lub bout 1:14 mus rau hauv round ob, Raws li Benavidez pib pov cov npau taws combos.
“Nws tau txais nws cov kev txhaj tshuaj tawm, Tab sis kuv tsis xav tias kuv tau noj ntau dhau lawm,” hais tias kev hlub. “Kuv tsis tawm ntawm qhov kev ua si kiag li tab sis nws tau ntes kuv nrog ob peb hno txhaj tshuaj.”
Tom qab lub bout, Benavideo Teeb nws cov kev pom ntawm WBC Super Coweight Done Anyony Dirrell, uas tab tom tuaj koom kev sib ntaus.
“Kuv pom Anthony Dirrell nrog WBC txoj siv. Nws tsis tuaj yeem hu nws tus kheej Champing kom txog thaum nws tua kuv. Nov yog kuv txoj siv. Kuv yuav mus tau nws. Nws yog kuv.”
“Peb muaj ob tus neeg sib ntaus sib tua uas tau nyob ntawm no tau muab tso rau,” hais lus ceeb toom. “Ntawd yog dab tsi koj yuav tsum xav kom los ntawm kev sib ntaus ntawm peb cov caliber. Kuv zoo siab pib ntawm sab xis ntawm kuv tus U.S. Debut thiab qhia txhua tus neeg kuv tseem yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws ntawm Bantamweight.”
Nery stalked arroyo los ntawm lub tswb nrov, Pov cov hluav taws xob loj uas tau yuam nws tus nrog sib ntaus los tawm tsam nws sab nraub qaum. Nrog 45 vib nas this sab laug hauv ob tog, Tsis zoo nws thawj zaug ua ntej nrog sab laug uas stunned nws thiab rov qab ua ke uas muab arroyo ntawm cov canvas.
Arroyo tsis muaj peev xwm ua kom lub zog-them nyiaj tsis zoo ntawm kev tuaj tom ntej thiab rov ntaus tus mat lig nyob rau hauv puag ncig peb, raws li qhov dav sab laug nuv mob ua ntej nws tau muab tso tawm ntawm flurry uas ua raws. Qhov teeb meem txuas ntxiv rau arroyo nyob rau hauv round plaub, raws li nws tau khob ob zaug ntxiv nyob rau hauv lub xeem kawg ntawm kev puag ncig.
“Kuv yeej tsis muaj kev xav zoo li kuv tau dazed lossis ib yam dab tsi, lawv tsuas yog nyuaj punches,” hais tias arroyo. “Kuv mus lawm tab sis tau txais txoj cai rov qab. Yog tias nws tau nyob ntawm kuv Kuv yuav khaws cia mus. Kuv yuav tsum tau hwm kuv tus nrog sib ntaus rau nws qhov kev ua tau zoo. Qhov no tsis yog qhov kawg ntawm kuv txoj haujlwm. Kuv tau pom nws tawm tsam ua ntej tab sis kuv xav tsis thoob los ntawm nws lub hwj chim. Nws yog nws hmo ntuj hmo no.”
Tom qab plaub puag ncig, Arroyo lub ces kaum nres lub bout, Ua cov neeg siv tsis pom tseeb 10 vib nas this rau hauv ib ncig tsib. Nery dominated lub bout, Tawm tsaws Arrotho 87 rau 36, thaum tsaws 44 feem pua ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches.
“Peb yuav mus cob qhia nyuaj thiab cia siab thaum Lub Rau Hli, Peb yuav tau txoj hlua khi,” hais lus ceeb toom. “Kuv xav kom yeej rov qab kuv txoj siv, Tom qab ntawd koom kev sib koom tes rau kev faib.”
Lub qhib kev sib tw ntawm kev them nyiaj-per -ie pom pom cov kiv cua hnyav-nyiam Chris Arreola (38-5-1, 33 Kos) Tau qhab nia thib peb puag ncig hla dhau yav dhau los unbeaten Jean Pierre Augustin (17-1-1, 12 Kos).
“Augustin yog ib tug menyuam tshaib plab uas tau sim ua ib lub npe ntawm kuv,” Hais Arreola. “Kuv swb thiab kuv tawm, Tab sis kuv tsis tawm mus. Kuv tau chwv nws ob peb zaug thiab pom nws raug mob. Kuv nyob twj ywm thiab nres nres.”
Tom qab cov ntshav pib nchuav los ntawm Arreola lub qhov ntswg ntawm qhov kawg ntawm ob tog, tus dej, California-ib txwm tau tawm mus rau lub sijhawm nrawm nyob rau hauv puag ncig peb, Txuas nrog txoj kev ncaj ncaj uas xav ua rau nws xa mus rau ntawm cov canvas hauv vib nas this hauv vib nas this.
Raws li puag ncig, Augustin tau sim tuav thiab txav mus rau rov qab ua nws txoj kev siab, Tab sis nws thiaj li ntes tau nrog lub ntsej muag flurry nyob hauv nruab nrab ntawm nruab nrab uas muab nws tso rau ntawm cov canvas. Thaum nws tau sawv thiab muaj peev xwm txuas ntxiv, lwm qhov flurry hauv Augustin ces kaum, suav nrog qhov loj dua sab laug, Nws thiaj li yuam Feneree Nreal cov tub ntxhais hluas kom nres kev sib ntaus 2:03 mus rau hauv ib ncig peb.
“Txhua tus tub rog hnov zoo li lawv tuaj yeem txuas ntxiv, tab sis nws yog dab tsi nws yog, nws tawm ntawm kuv txoj kev tswj,” hais tias Augustin. “Kuv tau xav tsis thoob ntau dua li kev ua phem, Tab sis nws dhia rau kuv thiab ua tiav.”
“Nws yog dab tsi nws yog, Kuv xav tias kuv tau ntaus nws ntawm txoj siv sia,” hais corbin. “Peb xav mus rau lub cev, Kuv xav tias nws nkees. Kuv ua rau nws ib zaug, Tab sis cov tshuab uas tsawg tau ua rau kuv.”
“Peb yuav tau rov qab mus pw hav zoov, siv ob peb hnub so thiab tom qab ntawd rov qab mus ua haujlwm,” hais tias Martin. “Peb nyob nraum nyob tsis khoom rau xyoo 2019.”
Qhov kev tshwm sim tau tshaj tawm los ntawm tus txiv neej nqes kev tshaj tawm thiab kev tshaj tawm Garcia, Hauv kev koom tes nrog TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov khoom ncaws pob ua si
Welterweight Championsight Spence JR. & Plaub-domis World Garcia Headline PBC ntawm Fox Sports Cov Kev Ua Si Them Nyiaj-F-Saib Zaum Kawg Hnub Saturday los ntawm&T stadium hauv Arlington, Texas
“Kuv yuav rau txim rau nws thiab ua rau nws xav nws nws tau coj nws tus tij laug cov lus ntuas kom tsis txhob coj txoj kev sib ntaus no,” – Spence
“Tau txais txoj kev yeej no yuav ncaim kuv lub npe hauv cov ntawv keeb kwm. Tsis muaj lwm yam tub rog sib ntaus sib tua los ua dab tsi uas kuv ua,” – Garcia
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm James Smith / Dallas Cowboys
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm Jason Janik / Fox Sports
Nyem NTAWM NO Rau cov duab los ntawm Sean Michael Ham / tgb kev tshaj tawm (Cov duab ntxiv rau sai)
Arlington, TX. (Lub peb hlis ntuj 13, 2019) – Unbeaten ibf velterweight ntiaj teb yeejErrol Spence Jr. thiab undefeated plaub-divis prinnion Mikey Garcia mus tim ntsej tim muag ntawm&T stadium hauv Arlington, Texas Wednesday nyob rau lub rooj sib tham kawg ua ntej lawv mus rau-ntiv taw ntawm tib qhov chaw nyob ntawm Fox Sports ntawm Fox Sports Them-Ib-Saib Kev tshwm sim.
Daim pib rau hnub Saturday qhov kev tshwm sim, uas tau tshaj tawm los ntawm tus txiv neej nqes kev tshaj tawm thiab kev tshaj tawm Garcia, Hauv kev koom tes nrog TGB kev tshaj tawm thiab cov khoom ncaws pob ua si, yog on muag tam sim no, and can be purchased at Rooj zaum, Tus kws ua haujlwm daim pib ntawm&T stadium.
Ntawm no yog li cas rau lub rooj sib tham xovxwm koom yuav tsum tau hais Wednesday:
ERROL Spence JR.
“Nov yog kev npau suav los yeej sib ntaus hauv kuv lub hometown ntawm&T stadium. Kuv tsis tuaj yeem tos kom muab tso rau kev ua tau zoo. Pom Mikey lub ntsej muag ntawm no, Nws tau txais kuv lub tsheb khiav nkaum dua puas tau muab tso rau kev ua tau zoo
“Qhov loj me sib txawv yuav tsis muaj teeb meem. Kev txawj rau kev txawj thiab txuj ci rau cov txuj ci, Kuv yog tus ntau tshaj nws nyob rau hauv txhua nam. Kuv yuav ntaus nws ntawm txhua yam nws xav ua. Rau ntawm daim ntawv nws yog tus sib ntaus sib tua nyuaj tshaj plaws rau hnub tim, Tab sis ib zaug peb tau txais hauv lub nplhaib peb yuav pom.
“Kuv tsis xav tias leej twg muaj lub zog los khob kuv. Peb tsis pub ua lub hlwb ua ke rau hauv kev cob qhia kev pw hav zoov. Kuv vam tias nws sim txawm tias.
“Mikey yuav tsum xav tias nws yuav yeej txoj kev sib ntaus no. Nws hu kuv, yog li ntawd lawv pom tseeb tias lawv pom qee yam. Kuv zoo siab nws tau ntseeg li kuv. Kuv vam tias nws khaws lub zog sab hauv ntawm lub nplhaib.
“Peb Qhov Chaw Haujlwm, Peb cob qhia rau ib qho nyuaj 12 puag ncig kev sib ntaus. Peb npaj rau kev sib ntaus. Yog tias kuv khob nws ntxov, Tom qab ntawd yog ib qho khoom plig. Peb tau kawm txog qhov kev ncua deb vim peb paub dab tsi tuaj yeem tshwm sim hauv kev sib ntaus.
“Kuv ib txwm nyob twj ywm, Qhov ntawd tsuas yog kuv tus xeeb ceem. Kuv tuaj yeem tham nrog Mikey Garcia hauv chav hloov khoom ua ntej kev sib ntaus ces tawm thiab khob nws lub taub hau. Kuv ib txwm mus. Kuv ib txwm zoo li no. Kuv tau npaj mus rau yim lub lis piam. Kuv nkees nkees pom nws thiab kuv tsuas yog npaj rau kev sib tua hmo ntuj.
“Kuv tsis tau txhawj txog dab tsi Mikey pom hauv kuv. Kuv cia kuv tus kws qhia txhawj xeeb txog nws. Txhua tus neeg xav tias lawv pom qee yam saib sab nraud, Tab sis nws yog qhov nyuaj dua ib zaug koj nyob hauv lub nplhaib.
“Qhov no yeej ua rau kuv phaus-rau-phaus ib qho. Mikey muaj cov ntaub ntawv zoo thiab cov kiv cua loj thiab kuv zoo li yeej kev sib ntaus no tig kuv mus rau hauv ib lub hnub qub. Txhua tus neeg xav coj Floyd Mayweather qhov chaw raws li lub ntsej muag ntawm Boxing, Thiab qhov no tso kuv ntawm txoj kev txoj cai los ua lub ntsej muag ntawm kev ntaus thiab lub dav hlau zoo tshaj plaws hauv ntiaj teb.
“Nov yog kev sib ntaus sib tua. Nov yog qhov uas peb pom tias yog cov neeg sib ntaus sib tua yog ua los ntawm. Muaj ntau ntau ntawm kev sib ntaus zoo heev thaum cov neeg hluas tuaj thiab ntaus ib lub dav hlau loj dua. Koj tsis tuaj yeem sau tus me leej txiv. This is going to be a hard fight.
“Kuv paub tias kuv yog tus kws tua neeg zoo tshaj plaws hauv ntiaj teb thiab kuv yuav qhia nws hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj. Kuv yuav rau txim rau nws thiab ua kom nws xav nws nws tau coj nws tus tij laug cov lus ntuas kom tsis txhob sib ntaus.”
Mikey Garcia
“Kuv muaj tag nrho cov cuab yeej thiab txhua qhov kev txawj uas xav tau los yeej errol spence jr. Thaum nws los txog sijhawm, ceev, reflexes thiab kev tiv thaiv, koj npe nws, Kuv zoo dua.
“Ntawm no hauv Texas, Nws zoo li lub tsev thib ob. Kuv twb yeej ob lub npe saum ntiaj teb no. Muaj kiv cua zoo txhawb kev txhawb nqa ntawm Grand tuaj txog yog lub sijhawm tshwj xeeb rau kuv.
“Kuv tau mus rau hauv muaj hmo Saturday thiab qhia tias vim li cas kuv thiaj li khaws cov kev sib ntaus no. Kuv xav ua keeb kwm thiab qhov no yog qhov uas yuav tau txais kuv nyob ntawd.
“Kuv npaj yuav ua txhua yam nws yuav siv los yeej kev sib ntaus no. Peb tau cob qhia nyuaj heev. Peb yuav tau mus 12 puag ncig kom paub tseeb. Tab sis, Yog tias kuv tau txais txoj hauv kev ua phem rau kuv tus nrog sib ntaus, Kuv twv yuav raug hu rau dhia ntawm nws thiab tau txais knockout.
“Hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, Errol yog mus nrhiav vim li cas kuv thiaj li khaws cov kev sib ntaus no. Txhua tus ntawm kuv cov neeg tawm tsam hais tias lawv tsis pom dab tsi tshwj xeeb thaum lawv saib kuv, kom txog thaum lawv nkag mus rau hauv lub nplhaib.
“Kuv paub tias kuv yuav tsum ua dab tsi ntawm kev sib ntaus hmo ntuj. Kuv paub tag nrho cov haujlwm uas kuv muab tso rau hauv. Kuv tsis tau muab tso rau txhua qhov kev rau txim rau tsis muaj dab tsi. Hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, Kuv yuav tsum tau tua. Ib zaug kuv tau txais sab hauv lub nplhaib, uas hloov yuav tig mus.
“Tau txais txoj kev yeej no yuav ncaim kuv lub npe hauv cov ntawv keeb kwm. Tsis muaj lwm yam tub rog sib ntaus sib tua los ua dab tsi uas kuv ua. Kuv nyob ntawm no los ua keeb kwm thiab kev sib ntaus no puas yog. Qhov kev sib ntaus no yog hais txog cov nyom loj thiab cov nyom.
“Txhua tus saib xyuas thiab buzz txog kev sib ntaus no yog rau tiag. Nws tsis yog feem ntau koj tau txais kev sib ntaus zoo li no. Undefeated yeej nyob rau hauv lawv prime ntsib ib leeg. Yog tias koj xav ua tim khawv txog keeb kwm, Koj zoo dua yuav daim pib lossis them nyiaj-ib-saib.”
DERRICK YAKAUNPAU, Spence tus kws qhia
“Tau sawv ntawm theem niaj hnub no, Nws zoo li sib ntaus ntuj. Kuv xav tias dab tsi errol thiab mikey yog kev xav. Nws mus-lub sijhawm rau ob qho tib si ntawm cov hais mav no.
“Mikey Garcia yog ib tus nrog sib ntaus, Tab sis nws tseem tsuas yog lwm tus nrog sib ntaus. Peb yuav mus rau ntawd thiab qhia nws tias vim li cas peb zoo dua. Errry yog kev xav zoo, Yog li kuv ib yam nkaus.
“Lub nplhaib txawj ntse yog ib qho ntawm Mikey cov cwj pwm zoo tshaj plaws. Tab sis nws yeej tsis tau nyob hauv lub nplhaib nrog errol. Errol tau nyob hauv lub nplhaib carring nrog floyd mayweather ua ntej thiab kuv tsis xav tias Mikey muaj tib lub nplhaib sibtham txoj kev ntse raws li nws.
“Errol paub tias nws yuav tsum ua dab tsi thiab dab tsi nws yuav tsum tsis txhob ua thaum sib ntaus lub lim tiam. Nws yuav npaj tau rau hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj.”
Robert Garcia, Garcia tus tij laug & Tus kws qhia
“Tsis tsuas yog muaj tag nrho ntawm peb cov neeg vwm qhia rau peb qhov no, Tab sis nws cov tw ib txwm hais tib yam. Thaum lawv nyob hauv lub nplhaib, Lawv paub tias kev nyuaj npaum li cas Mikey ntaus thiab muaj zog npaum li cas. SPIME tsis paub tias tab sis nws yuav pom tawm hnub Saturday.
“Ntau tus neeg sib ntaus muaj teeb meem nrog Southpaws li Spence, Tab sis Mikey muaj ntau qhov kev paub tab ntawm cov khoom lag luam thiab kuv ntseeg siab tias yuav tsis yog ib qho tseem ceeb.
Spence vs. Garcia yog Premier Champions ntawm Fox Sports Kev Ua Si FOX Kev Ua Si Them-Ib-Saib uas yog tus neeg tsis muaj txiaj ntsig. Tiv thaiv nws lub npe tiv thaiv plaub-faib thoob ntiaj teb tus yeej mikey Garcia rau hnub Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 16 los ntawm&T stadium hauv Arlington, Texas.
PBC ntawm Fox Sports Pay-per-saib undercard pib ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT thiab yuav tshwj xeeb undefeated qub super nyuaj yeej David Benavideo Twi tub rog J'leon hlub, unbeaten yav dhau los Bantamweight LUIS NERIS NERY KHWV MCJoe Arroyo thiab ntxuam-nyiam Chris Arreola ntsib unbeaten jean Pierre Augustin.
Prelims ntawm FS1 thiab hma liab teb chaws pib ntawm 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. Pt featuring yav dhau los hnyav hnyav ntiaj teb tus yeej Charles Martin Squaring tawm tawm tsam UNBEETEN DALLAS-neeg Gregory Corbin.
Spence vs. Garcia yuav qhia tau rau ntawm cov ntxaij vab tshaus thoob plaws hauv lub tebchaws dhau los ntawm Fathomevents. Daim pib yuav raug muas hauv internet ntawm www.FathomEvents.com los yog nyob rau kev koom tes nrog ua yeeb yam box chaw ua hauj lwm.
