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Vantaggio sul campo di casa: Il preferito dai fan Sean O'Malley demolisce Sterling all'UFC 292, Il ritorno di Chris Weidman fa parlare di pensionamento, Catona vs. Gibson vince il combattimento della notte…e molto altro dal ritorno dell'UFC a Boston sabato scorso

Da: Rich Bergeron

UFC 292 è stato il primo evento UFC a cui ho partecipato 16 anni. Come scrittore di MMA noto soprattutto per aver denunciato lo scandalo Xyience (Vedere www.xyiencesucks.com), Ho tirato fuori il mio vecchio cappello Xyience per commemorare l'occasione. Un tempo lo sponsor più prolifico della UFC, Xyience ora è principalmente un'azienda di bevande energetiche e non si associa più nemmeno a nessuna lega MMA. Inutile dire, Ero l'unico in tutta l'arena a sfoggiare il merch di Xyience.

Questa volta ho pagato i miei biglietti, ma non potevo evitare di pensare a quale sarebbe stata la mia UFC 292 l'esperienza sarebbe stata come se la mia UFC 78 esperienza, pagato da Xyience, per me era andata quasi diversamente 16 anni fa.

Rifletterò di più sulla storia personale del mio ritorno a Boston e sui cambiamenti che abbiamo visto per l'UFC tra l'ultimo incontro a cui ho assistito e questo in un nuovo pezzo su cui ho intenzione di scrivere www.paythefighters.com. Resta sintonizzato per questo, ma prima passiamo alla scheda di combattimento ben costruita dell'UFC per sabato sera.

Tutto cominciò con la storia di due Silva pesi mosca: Karine Silva e Natalia Silva. Quegli incontri si sono conclusi con due vittorie di Silva con due metodi diversi, ma ogni combattente si è dimostrato dominante nei propri stili particolari. Karine ha eliminato Maryna Moroz con una ghigliottina all'ultimo secondo poco prima della fine del primo round. È stato un inizio fantastico per uno spettacolo che ha avuto alcuni alti e bassi per quanto riguarda il valore di intrattenimento di alcuni incontri. Natalia si è presa il suo tempo e ha scelto a distanza un gioco di Andrea Lee per la maggior parte della gara. Ha raggiunto una decisione unanime essendo cauta e attenta con la sua mira sorprendente.

Il Prossimo, una controversa decisione di divisione ha dato al combattente preferito dai creatori di probabilità, Andre Petrovski, una vittoria su Gerald Meershaert. Petrovski non sembrava avere la capacità cardiovascolare necessaria per affrontare il veterano Meerschaert. Tutto ciò che è mancato in questa lotta è stata la potenza d'attacco concentrata di Meershaert per mettere a terra Petrovski. Entrambi i combattenti avevano i loro momenti, ma mi sembrava ovvio che Gerald fosse il combattente più impegnato ed efficace. Era solo una delle vittime della rapina avvicinate dai giudici sabato sera dopo aver chiaramente vinto una rissa principalmente tecnica. I tocchi di slugfest spruzzati di tanto in tanto sembravano sempre favorire il più giocoso ed entusiasta Meerschaert. Ha sicuramente meritato la vittoria. Di un’altra rapina di pari calibro parleremo più avanti.

Sono seguiti un paio di combattimenti dell'Ultimate Fighter Finale con i pesi gallo Brad Katona e Cody Gibson che hanno dato il via guadagnando gli onori di "Fight of the Night". Il loro incontro di kickboxing in punta di piedi, che raramente toccava terra per molto tempo, ha sicuramente fatto arrabbiare il pubblico dall'inizio alla fine. Katona finì per essere un secondo più veloce nel pareggio e abbastanza acuto con i suoi colpi e contromosse da assicurarsi una vittoria in uno scontro in cui spesso doveva prendere un buon pugno per sferrarne due.. Gibson portava i risultati della precisione di Brad sulla sua faccia martoriata al suono della campana finale, ma ha anche guadagnato un grande rispetto sia da parte del pubblico che dell'organizzazione per il suo approccio instancabile. L'UFC ha offerto contratti a entrambi i combattenti per i loro sforzi invece che solo il vincitore ricevesse l'assenso.

Kurt Holobaugh ha dovuto combattere contro l'amico e compagno di squadra del Team Chandler Austin Hubbard nel finale dei pesi leggeri. Per Hubbard fu una lotta iniziata meglio di quanto finì. Alla fine, dopo un breve processo di sentimento, Holobaugh ha tolto lo slancio e si è assicurato un fenomenale Triangle Choke 2:39 nel secondo frame. Entrambi i combattenti hanno avuto i loro momenti dominanti, ma sono state le abilità di jiu jitsu della cintura nera di Holobaugh a vincere la serata e il trofeo TUF.

Gregory Rodrigues ha completamente demolito il russo Dennis Tiuliulin in un incontro dei pesi medi in cui il pubblico di Beantown ha cantato brevemente "USA" mentre faceva il tifo per un combattente brasiliano. "Robocop" ha apprezzato il sostegno del pubblico e ha subito accontentato gli applausi mettendo in mostra le sue abilità finali. Rodrigues, guarda caso, assomiglia un po' al personaggio principale di "The Lincoln Lawyer" di Netflix," se il personaggio si è ingrossato dopo alcuni cicli di steroidi. Rodrigues ha certamente dettato legge e ha fatto perdere i sensi al russo con una precisione meccanica. Ha impiegato solo un minuto e 43 secondi per dare al pubblico l'ultima sosta fino all'evento principale.

Seguirono cinque decisioni dirette, due di loro sono stati decisi dal perfetto posizionamento dei mostruosi calci alle gambe dei vincitori. Il più doloroso dei due incontri da guardare è stato Chris Weidman che ha concluso i preliminari affrontando Brad Tavares in una battaglia punitiva dei pesi medi.. Weidmann, di ritorno da un violento infortunio alla coscia di pollo di gomma in cui ha cercato di piantare su una gamba completamente rotta contro Uriah Hall, sembrava arrugginito come può esserlo. Ogni takedown che tentava sembrava essere riempito facilmente da Tavares.

Ogni scambio di pugni sembrava essere troppo poco, troppo tardi perché Weidman possa riprendersi dai continui calci alla gamba che colpiscono sia la gamba con il vecchio infortunio che l'altra gamba di Weidman per buona misura. Anche con un MCL o un ACL strappato (secondo Dana White che ha costretto Weidman al ritiro dopo il combattimento), Weidman ha inseguito Tavares attorno alla gabbia e ha fatto del suo meglio per affrontarlo nonostante la ruota rotta. Tavares ha vinto una battaglia molto strategica e intelligente, deludendo l'intero pubblico pro-Weidman che sperava in quella prestazione miracolosa in rimonta che non è mai arrivata.

Marlon "Chito" Vera e Pedro Munhoz hanno aperto la carta principale con una relazione unilaterale che mostra la pazienza di Vera, acume sorprendente, e una tecnica quasi impeccabile. Munhoz ha concluso il combattimento in piedi, ma ha subito molti danni al viso mentre arrivava lì. Chito è rimasto a distanza di sicurezza per la maggior parte dell'incontro e ha corso pochi rischi nel tentativo di vincere con decisione unanime.. La portata e la velocità di Vera sembravano essere i vantaggi più efficaci di cui godeva contro il più basso e tozzo Munhoz. Vera, per quanto noioso possa essere da guardare a volte, ha dimostrato di meritare la sua chance per il titolo dei pesi gallo.

La terza decisione consecutiva ha regalato a Mario Bautista una vittoria unanime molto controversa su Da'Mon Blackshear. Bautista ha prevalso su Blackshear in termini di controllo a terra, ma Blackshear fu più preciso nei suoi colpi e sferrò colpi più significativi nel rottame leggerissimo. Certamente pensavo che avesse fatto abbastanza per vincere, ma i giudici non hanno visto la lotta allo stesso modo e hanno dato la sfida a Bautista.

Ian Garry e Neil Magny si scontrarono successivamente in una gara dei pesi welter non corrispondenti. Magny ha mostrato un cuore straordinario nel rialzarsi dopo ogni atterramento, ma non riusciva a sopportare gli incessanti calci alle gambe lanciati da Garry. L'arbitro Keith Peterson è andato vicino a fermare l'incontro alcune volte, ma Magny continuò a fare quel tanto che bastava per andare avanti, saltellando su una gamba a volte. Lo sciopero di Garry era altrettanto perfetto quanto il suo gioco di chiacchiere, evocando lo spirito di Nate Diaz con alcuni gesti delle mani tempestivi. La folla ha celebrato il suo continuo dominio con Garry che raccontava loro del suo desiderio di diventare un giorno il miglior combattente sulla faccia della terra nel suo discorso post-combattimento. Magny dovrà trovare una risposta alle sue recenti difficoltà se vuole rimanere rilevante nell'UFC.

Successivamente Weili Zhang e Amanda Lemos si sono affrontati in un'epica lotta per il titolo. Lemos si è quasi assicurato un paio di tentativi di sottomissione miracolosi, ma la lotta per il titolo dei pesi paglia si è trasformata in una questione se Lemos sarebbe riuscito o meno a sopravvivere fino alla campana finale. Zhang ha messo in mostra il suo talento in tutte le sue aree di competenza, e Lemos poteva solo sperare di vincere attraverso un paio di tentativi di sottomissione dell'Ave Maria da cui Zhang si è divincolato. La velocità di Zhang, potenza e resistenza hanno sopraffatto Lemos e l'hanno lasciata in difficoltà per evitare un'interruzione per gran parte dei round successivi. In qualche modo è riuscita a farlo, subendo un'enorme quantità di danni nel suo cammino. Zhang se ne andò mantenendo il suo titolo, con grande gioia dei fan che l'hanno sostenuta durante l'intero combattimento.

Finalmente, l'evento principale è arrivato, ben dopo mezzanotte. Sean O'Malley è entrato per primo nell'arena, e la folla esplose. Molti di loro sfoggiavano parrucche verdi o rosa per imitare il look caratteristico di O'Malley. O'Malley onestamente sembrava piuttosto pietrificato, come se non avesse dormito nemmeno la notte prima dell'evento. Aljamain Sterling è entrato nella gabbia accompagnato da un coro di fischi che ha tentato di prendere alla leggera incitando la folla a fischiarlo di più.

Il primo round è stato principalmente una dimostrazione del gioco di gambe di entrambi i combattenti. I giochi mentali di O’Malley potrebbero aver funzionato su Sterling, perché aveva promesso nelle interviste pre-combattimento che si sarebbe assicurato un TKO al primo round. Piuttosto che fare affidamento sulla sua più grande forza, la sua lotta, Sterling voleva battere O'Malley al suo stesso gioco. Si è rivelata la strategia sbagliata, un fatto che Sterling alla fine si rese conto quando finì dalla parte sbagliata di quel TKO. Ci furono scarsi tentativi di abbattere O'Malley, e tutti erano completamente imbottiti. Sterling ha piegato ed è caduto a terra dopo essere stato colpito da un contropugno di O'Malley all'inizio del secondo round. Il resto è storia poiché O'Malley ha chiuso "lo spettacolo di Suga" con un po' di ground and pound alla McGregor.

Entrambi i combattenti hanno tenuto grandi discorsi post-combattimento, fedele alla forma. Sterling è stato gentile nella sconfitta e ha mostrato il suo rispetto per O'Malley che si sforzava di raggiungere il suo sogno. Considerando che Sterling ha criticato O'Malley prima della lotta per essere il progetto preferito di Dana White e non meritare una chance per il titolo, è stato un enorme mea culpa. Anche, se davvero si trattava solo di essere favoriti da Mr. White, O'Malley potrebbe aver infastidito il Baldfather indicando che gli sarebbe piaciuto combattere il pugile Gervonta Davis più di qualsiasi altro vero combattente UFC.

Essendo solo il secondo combattente della Dana White Contender Series a guadagnare un titolo mondiale, O’Malley può certamente decidere in una certa misura cosa vuole, ma un crossover di boxe è un argomento molto delicato sulla scia di Francis Ngannou che ha recentemente fatto scalpore per aver rescisso il suo contratto con l'UFC e si è iscritto per un incontro di boxe dei pesi massimi con Tyson Fury che eclisserà di un miglio i suoi guadagni in carriera UFC. Finora solo Conor McGregor è riuscito a convincere i vertici dell'UFC a impegnarsi in un combattimento crossover con la boxe. Dana White da allora ha completamente scartato i piani provvisori per creare “Zuffa Boxing” per tenere conto del fatto che i suoi combattenti vogliono emulare il profilo di McGregor, track record finanziario e spavalderia audace che gli sono valsi l'opportunità di combattere Floyd Mayweather in un incontro espositivo.

Spesso, per ottenere l'attenzione e il rispetto di Dana White, i combattenti devono semplicemente vendersi abbastanza perché ciò si traduca in enormi quantità di merce e vendite di biglietti generate dal loro buzz. Proprio come la WWE, personaggi importanti e personaggi pittoreschi spesso vincono nelle opportunità nell'UFC rispetto agli atleti che si concentrano solo sulle loro abilità fisiche. Particolarmente favoriti gli attaccanti, perché rispettano lo standard di eccellenza implicito di "fare spettacolo" imposto dall'UFC a ogni combattente che entra nella gabbia. È uno stile di gestione e leadership del bastone e della carota che inganna i combattenti facendogli credere che sia meglio per la loro carriera farsi avanti costantemente con poca preoccupazione per la difesa e correre rischi enormi per essere molto più eccitanti e divertenti di quanto abbiano bisogno per vincere un particolare combattimento..

Ora questo ragazzo O'Malley confessa di voler essere come Dana stesso, abbastanza a proprio agio dal punto di vista finanziario per scommettere $250,000 per mano di poker. Il talento più speciale prima di O'Malley ha utilizzato il proprio personaggio da astro nascente per costruire i propri marchi e acquistare la propria azienda di whisky. Ha uno yacht e una Lamborghini, ed è ancora il combattente più discusso e chiamato nell'organizzazione anche dopo aver perso una battaglia così unilaterale con Dustin Poirier ed essere stato messo da parte con una gamba rotta per alcuni anni. Il fatto che O'Malley possa rendersi conto e interiorizzare che probabilmente non raggiungerà mai il livello di Conor senza un enorme incontro crossover nella boxe la dice lunga sulla situazione attuale dell'UFC.

È il tipo di sviluppo che mi fa ridere sapendo quanto sia stato difficile portare in tribunale tutte le questioni relative alla retribuzione e ai contratti dei combattenti senza un esercito di avvocati per affrontare il formidabile team legale dell'UFC. Uno di questi eserciti legali si è recentemente assicurato il via libera per portare avanti un'azione legale collettiva antitrust per conto di over 1,200 ex combattenti UFC. Sembra che il giudice del caso sia già dalla parte dei querelanti. Reazione alla certificazione della causa legale collettiva UFC: Quello che è successo, e cosa c'è dopo? (msn.com)

Ogni volta che l’organizzazione si confronta con statistiche che mostrano che la quota di entrate per i combattenti è minuscola rispetto ad altri sport importanti con associazioni di giocatori, la risposta è tipicamente qualcosa con l'effetto di: “Abbiamo fatto così tanti milionari. I nostri combattenti stanno bene, e tutti ottengono molte opportunità finanziarie grazie alla fama che li abbiamo aiutati a raggiungere”.

In qualità di esperto della storia finanziaria dell'UFC e membro del pubblico dell'UFC 292, Non potevo evitare di affrontare la realtà che così tanti giornalisti "UFC Nut-hugger" ottengono tutti i vantaggi accessori dei privilegi di stampa perché giocano così bene con quella mentalità di "Zuffa Myth". Le persone che hanno messo l'UFC sulla mappa seducono in modo subliminale i loro sostenitori con accesso e promesse di fama e opportunità, e sia i combattenti che i membri dei media vengono risucchiati in questo tipo di teatralità gestionale. A sua volta, non ti ritroverai con molto giornalismo investigativo nei circoli mediatici delle MMA, e i combattenti che fanno molte domande e richiedono migliori condizioni contrattuali non vengono ri-firmati o organizzati con incontri di combattimento di prim'ordine.

Ci è voluto il risultato dell'evento principale per chiarirmi davvero il problema di come l'UFC mantenga costantemente l'attenzione sulla loro presunta capacità di creare superstar semplicemente lasciando che un combattente firmi un contratto con l'organizzazione. Alcuni che sono d'accordo su questo punto direbbero che è stata la capacità dell'organizzazione di vedere abbastanza talento in O'Malley da inserirlo nella Contender Series di Dana White che ha portato alla spettacolare ascesa alla fama del nuovo campione.. Sicuramente, O'Malley non sarebbe stato nemmeno a Boston sabato sera se non fosse mai entrato nell'organizzazione. Tuttavia, ci sono stati molti combattenti DWCS che non hanno avuto più opportunità UFC perché hanno perso quel combattimento entry-level. O'Malley doveva vincere e continuare a vincere per arrivare dov'era sabato sera.

Il punto è: Il seguito di culto e l'enorme fiducia in se stessi di Sean O'Malley sono il risultato della sua crociata personale per essere una persona speciale con un potenziale illimitato e un talento straordinario.. Non avrebbe mai nemmeno preso parte alla conversazione per un titolo se non avesse dedicato tutte le ore indicibili in palestra cercando di essere migliore. L’UFC non ha creato Sean O’Malley, gli hanno semplicemente dato una piattaforma per mostrare che tipo di combattente poteva essere. E mentre si sta godendo la celebrità di cui l'UFC si attribuisce merito, O’Malley deve sapere che l’unico modo per massimizzare il suo potenziale di guadagno è eclissare l’organizzazione stessa. Deve andare oltre i loro restrittivi confini finanziari per uno sport in cui la quota delle entrate è molto migliore e un ragazzo come Francis Ngannou può guadagnare di più in un combattimento di quanto abbia guadagnato in tutta la sua carriera UFC..

Così, Se Dana White avesse davvero fatto di Sean O'Malley il suo progetto preferito, come suggerito da Aljamain Sterling, ha fatto un ottimo lavoro. Sfortunatamente, il mostro che ha creato potrebbe tornare a morderlo a lungo termine. Un'altra carta di boxe co-promossa dall'UFC porterà troppi dipendenti a provare a intraprendere la stessa strada e a chiedersi perché il piccolo amico di Dana sta ottenendo tutte le pause e i vantaggi. Sia i veterani che i nuovi arrivati ​​probabilmente guarderanno a qualsiasi affermazione Davis vs. Incontro di boxe di O'Malley come ammissione da parte della loro leadership che l'UFC non può pagare abbastanza i propri combattenti per tenerli in gabbia.

"Ragazzo, non hai idea di quanti soldi guadagnerai,” ha detto Dana White a O'Malley dopo la vittoria secondo una recente intervista di O’Malley. Immagino nella sua testa, Dana concluse quel pensiero con “noi.”

SHOWTIME SPORTS® SVELA IL PROGRAMMA DI BOXE CARICATO CON GLI INCONTRI MARQUEE DEI PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

DUE UNIFICAZIONI DEL TITOLO MONDIALE, SETTE BATCH CAMPIONATI MONDIALI E TRE ELIMINATORI DEL TITOLO MONDIALE IN CINQUE MESI

La formazione costellata di stelle è evidenziata da Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez e Jermall Charlo

NEW YORK – marzo 15, 2022 - SHOWTIME Sports e Premier Boxing Champions hanno annunciato oggi nove eventi di boxe nella prima metà di 2022 con alcune delle stelle più affermate e dinamiche dello sport in incontri altamente competitivi. La formazione vede campioni contro campioni e migliori contendenti contro migliori contendenti per formare il programma più forte e ambizioso del settore. La solida formazione include:

  • Nove eventi principali in cinque mesi in primo piano 21 combattenti imbattuti;
  • Due incontri di unificazione del campionato del mondo, una per tutte e quattro le cinture del titolo mondiale e l'ambito titolo di Campione Indiscusso, e una per tre cinture del titolo mondiale;
  • Sette partite di campionato del mondo con almeno 13 Cinture del titolo mondiale in palio e tre eliminatori del titolo mondiale;
  • Tutti i primi sei pesi super welter classificati che combattono in un arco di sette settimane;
  • Diversi incontri cruciali tra i pesi gallo e i super medi con una media di due eventi al mese fino a luglio.

L'enorme programma presenta le più grandi stelle dello sport: Errol Spence, Jr., Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Jermell CharloDavid Benavideze Jermall Charlo.  Ci sono anche 18 combattenti invecchiati 27 anni e più giovani compreso il campione del mondo unificatoStephen Fulton, Jr., e molto apprezzato, contendente imbattuto dei pesi welterJaron "Stivali" Ennis. Con questa enfasi sulla giovinezza e sulla creazione del re, SHOWTIME Sports e Premier Boxing Champions sono ben posizionati per portare lo sport nel futuro. Guidato daStephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sportivo & programmazione di eventi, Showtime Networks Inc., e quattro volte Emmy® Pluripremiato produttore esecutivoDavid Dinkins, Jr., che guida un cast stellare di commentatori e assi della produzione, ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO® rimane la piattaforma più affermata e affidabile nella boxe. Probabilmente il miglior peso welter attivo di questa era, l'imbattuto Spence, già un campione unificato, cercherà di raccogliere un terzo titolo mondiale quando metterà in gioco le sue cinghie WBC e IBF contro il campione del mondo WBAyordenis ugás suSabato,Aprile 16 nell'evento principale su SHOWTIME PPV® all'AT&Stadio T, casa dei Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas è solo il 12th partita di unificazione nella storia della divisione welter, unendo matchup classici come"Zucchero" Ray Leonard vs.Thomas HearnsIO eFloyd Mayweather vs.Manny Pacquiao. La partita è ricca di intrighi poiché Spence tenta di rivendicare la supremazia in una delle divisioni più profonde della boxe, mentre Ugas, che ha quasi lasciato lo sport, mira a completare una straordinaria inversione di tendenza dopo aver battuto il campione del mondo di otto divisioni Pacquiao ad agosto. Superstar della boxe e cinque volte, campione del mondo di tre divisioniSerbatoioDavis sarà il protagonista del suo quarto evento consecutivo SHOWTIME PPV contro la nemesiRolando Romero suSabato, Maggio 28, a Barclays Center a Brooklyn, NY, per il titolo mondiale dei pesi leggeri WBA di DavisL'incontro arriva sulla scia della combattuta decisione unanime di Davis di 12 roundIsacco "Pitbull" Cruz in cui Davis ha superato un infortunio davanti a uno costellato di stelle, folla tutto esaurito a Los Angeles lo scorso dicembre. WBO 154 libbre n. 1-classificato contendenteTim Tszyu, il figlio di Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, che ha combattuto molti dei suoi attacchi più memorabili su SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, farà il suo U.S. debuttoSabato, 26 marzocontro 2012 U.S. Olimpico e massimo contendenteTerrell Gaushaall'Armeria di Minneapolis. I mancini striatiErickson Lubin eSebastian Fundora si impegnerà in un Super Welter Title Eliminator, per il titolo provvisorio WBC, nel secondo di back-to-back, intriganti incroci incrociati nella divisione onSabato, Aprile 9 da Virgin Hotels a Las Vegas. Jermell Charlo e Brian Castano ancora una volta cercherà di diventare il primo campione indiscusso da 154 libbre nell'era delle quattro cinture e solo il terzo campione indiscusso assoluto oggi quando si incontreranno in una rivincita del loro 2021 classico accesoSabato, Maggio 14 a Los Angeles. Di Più, stella nascente dei pesi welterEnnis, possibilmente il pugile più talentuoso che non abbia mai vinto un titolo mondiale, ritorna come co-caratteristica controCustio Claytonin un eliminatore del titolo dei pesi welter IBF. Ex due volte campione del mondoBenavidez tornerà in azione ilSabato,21 maggiocontro artista ad eliminazione direttaDavid Lemieux a 168 sterline a Phoenix, Ariz., in un incontro tra due dei più grandi pugili dello sport. Fulton, nel suo primo incontro dalla vittoria dell'unificazione del titolo nella divisione da 122 libbre controBrandon Figueroa, difenderà i suoi titoliSabato, Giugno 4 a Minneapolis, contro l'ex campione del mondo unificatoDanny Romano in un altro non può mancare il matchup. Jermall Charlo difenderà il suo campionato mondiale dei pesi medi WBC per la quinta voltaSabato, Giugno 18, quando affronta l'ex sfidante del titolo mondiale, WBC n. 6-classificatoMaciej Sulecki nel fine settimana festivo del Juneteenth a Houston. SUSabato, Luglio 9, a San Antonio, Texas, Campione del mondo dei pesi piuma WBC appena coniatoMarco Magsayo farà la sua prima difesa del titolo dalla detronizzazioneGary Russell Jr., su SHOWTIME contro l'imbattuto sfidante obbligatorio ed ex detentore del titolo dei pesi gallo superRe Vargas.
Ulteriori partite high stakes verranno annunciate man mano che le schede di combattimento individuali vengono compilate. “È un buon momento per essere un fan della boxe e spettatore di SHOWTIME con così tanti di alto livello, incontri consequenziali nel nostro programma,"Ha dettoEspinoza, Presidente, Sportivo & programmazione di eventi, Showtime Networks Inc. “Continuiamo a far crescere lo sport a tutti i livelli, dalla nostra serie di baseShoBoxper incoronare campioni unificati e indiscussi nelle divisioni più profonde della boxe. Se si considera la natura competitiva di questi combattimenti, il potere stellare di combattenti come Errol Spence, Jr., "Serbatoio" Davis, David Benavidez, i fratelli Charlo e la vitalità giovanile di Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis e Brandun Lee: non è mai stato così chiaro che SHOWTIME è la destinazione dei combattimenti più avvincenti e lo sarà per gli anni a venire. Questa formazione SHOWTIME Boxing è senza dubbio la più potente di qualsiasi rete o piattaforma nel 2022. Il programma di boxe SHOWTIME Sports comprende sette edizioni di SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® e due significativi eventi SHOWTIME PPV, il tutto presentato da Premier Boxing Champions: ·Marzo 26 – CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIMEL'armeria, Minneapolis, Da.
Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super welter Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Giuseppe Adorno, Bouto leggero Elvis Rodriguez vs. Giovanni José Velasco, Super Leggero (142 LBS) Incontro ·Aprile 9 – CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME__Il teatro ai Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas
o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super Welter Titolo provvisorio Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Pesi super welter Bouto Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, Incontro super welter ·Aprile 16 – SHOWTIME PPV__AT&Stadio T, Arlington, Texas
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o Jermal Carlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, Campionato mondiale dei pesi medi WBC ·Luglio 9 – CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME__San Antonio
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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH THRILLING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER ISAAC “PITBULLCRUZ

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Sebastian Fundora Outpoints Sergio Garcia in Co-Main Event;
Carlos Adames Defeats Sergiy Derevyanchenko in an Exciting Fight,
and Eduardo Ramirez Dominates Miguel Marriaga
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LOS ANGELES (Dicembre 5, 2021) –Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis put his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentless Isacco "Pitbull" Cruz to retain his WBA Lightweight World Title in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 at STAPLES Center live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View, in un evento presentato da Premier Boxing Champions.

Scorecards leggere 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis.

The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others.

Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryant’s number “8” and “24” on each side. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring.

There was no feeling-out process in the first. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away.

“That’s my style. ‘Pitbull’ is always going to be on the attack,", Ha detto Cruz. “I think we retained rhythm from the start to the end.”

Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis’ ribs.

The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth.

“He’s a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head,"Ha detto Davis. “I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. Mi sono fatto male alla mano nel sesto round. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. E 'un guerriero. Even though he didn’t win, a star was born tonight.”

“It was right around the fifth round I saw that his hand wasn’t working correctly,” Cruz observed.

Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell.

The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fight’s end.

Naturalmente, Cruz believed he deserved the victory.

“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,"Lui ha detto.

Following a successful title defense, Davis said he’s ready for all comers.

“L.A., we did it for Kobe,"Ha detto Davis. “At the beginning of the fight, he came on strong. I felt as the fight was going, he was breaking down. But I hurt my hand, so I wasn’t able to get him out of there.

“Whatever the best opportunity is for me, I’ll do it. All of them guys are easy work. I’m the top dog.”

In caso di co-main, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora moved closer to a world title shot with a 12-round unanimous decision over the previously-unbeaten Sergio Garcia in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator.

Final scores read 118-110, 117-111 e 115-113.

Fundora established control quickly in the first, snapping Spain’s Garcia’s head back with a booming left. The two traded evenly through the early rounds. Garcia had his moments, including a sharp overhand right in the fifth that drew blood from Fundora’s nose.

The 23-year-old Fundora found his range in the sixth, pumping the jab and using his 6-foot-5 frame and 80-inch reach to keep Garcia at bay.

“I was using my distance a lot more. I wanted to display something different than what I’m used to,” said Fundora. “Height was definitely a difference in this fight.”

Garcia struggled to land during the second half of the bout, save for a couple moments in the 12th when the two combatants stood toe-to-toe.

“Maybe things could have been different if I had been more aggressive from the beginning,", ha detto Garcia. “I shouldn’t have let myself get carried away by what he was doing.”

Fundora believes he’s ready for a world title shot.

“We just beat the No. 2 nel WBC, so we have No.1, and we have the champion,” said Fundora. “Whoever they give us next, we’re ready for.”

In a thrilling back and forth, Carlos Adames (21-1, 16 KO) overcame a stiff challenge from former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 KO) to win a 10-round majority decision in their WBC Middleweight World Title Eliminator.

Both combatants had their moments, but facing the toughest opponent of his career, the 27-year-old Adames shined. One judge scored the middleweight bout even at 95-95, while the other two scored it for Adames by scores of 96-94 e 97-93.

“This means a lot for me in my career and this is a big accomplishment winning against a fighter of his caliber,” said Adames, who was born in the Dominican Republic and fights out of Washington Heights in New York City.

I am aggressive and speedy by nature, so I came in ready to do my thing. He started slow, wanting to see what would happen, and simply had the wrong game plan. He got a bit tired as the fight went on, took a lot of hard shots from me and it was evident that I caused him a lot of damage.”

“I expect my opponent to fight the same style. It was nothing special for me, just a quality fight,"Ha dichiarato Derevyanchenko.

“He stayed southpaw, that was the difference in the fight. I don’t know what I’ll do next. I need a little bit of rest and then I will go back to the gym because I love boxing and I love the show.”

This gives me an opportunity to move on,” said Adames. “I dominate at both 154 e 160, so wherever they give me the opportunity to fight for a championship is where I’ll go.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, super featherweight contender Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 KO) was in peak form, winning a wide 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga.

“I would like to thank the fans, SHOWTIME and the Montiel family for supporting me. Marriaga was a tough opponent, but I managed to dominate,” said Ramirez. “I had a varied fighting style and kept him on his toes the whole time.”

Marriaga (30-5, 26 KO) was the aggressor throughout, particularly in the first round as he backed Ramirez up with combination punching. The latter found his range midway through the frame, utilizing an accurate jab. In the third, a right hook followed by an overhand left floored an off-balance Marriaga for a flash knockdown.
“We started out strong, but then things got progressively harder. Having said that, we are pleased with the work we put in today,” said Marriaga. “We should have been more savvy, but we tried our hardest in the face of a great opportunity that unfortunately we could not take advantage of.”

Ramirez dominated after scoring the knockdown, punishing Marriaga from then on with an assortment of shots to the head and body. Final punch stats had Ramirez landing 280 di 762 (36.7%) total punches to Marriaga’s 159 fuori da 689 (21.3%).

“Now I’m going to relax with my family and enjoy the holidays,” said Ramirez. “Then hopefully 2022 will come with a title shot for me.

Tonight’s blockbuster pay-per-view event will re-air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Dicembre 11 a 10 p.m. ET / PT. The delayed telecast of Davis vs. Cruz will open the telecast featuring WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire as he will defend his title against undefeated top contender and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood, e di fama mondiale ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz – Domenica, Dicembre 5

Unbeaten Five-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz on Sunday, Dicembre 5 su SHOWTIME PPV®

Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at

STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (Novembre 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz la Domenica, Dicembre 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Croce, Non classificato. 2 nella IBF, steps in to replace Rolando Romero.

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Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle the hardnosed Cruz, who has rightly earned the nickname “Pitbull’’ during his professional career.

“This is going to be a tremendous fight on SHOWTIME PPV,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Tuttavia, Gervonta Davis is a generational talent who’s only getting better. This fight is going to end in spectacular fashion on December 5.”

“Kudos to Isaac Cruz for stepping in as a replacement opponent in a high-pressure, pay per view fight against one of the brightest stars in boxing in Gervonta Davis,’’ said Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “Cruz presents a different, and some would argue a more difficult challenge to Tank Davis. Cruz won’t back down and he’ll bring the fight to Davis from the opening bell. We’ve all seen Gervonta’s blend of superb boxing skills and explosive power, and we know what he’s capable of. It will be the irresistible force versus the immovable object, which means fireworks at STAPLES Center and on SHOWTIME PPV on Sunday, December 5.’’

Davis (25-0, 24 KO), star of the Mayweather Promotions stable, added another highlight filled performance in June, as he stopped previously unbeaten Mario Barrios to capture a 140-pound title and become a three-division world champion. The Baltimore-native captured his lightweight championship with a 12th-round knockout of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December 2019.

“I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the fight, but everyone knows what I do,"Ha detto Davis. “I come in looking for the knockout and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this fight. I’m back in Los Angeles where the stars shine and I’m going to light it up against Isaac Cruz at STAPLES Center on December 5.’’

Il 23enne Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KO) will be looking to rough up Davis and make him work overtime if he wants to come away with the win. A native of Mexico City, Cruz ha scalato la classifica dei pesi leggeri 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz lo ha seguito 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March, and most recently defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. Since making his U.S. debutto a dicembre 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his next four ring appearances, appearing on SHOWTIME three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“First I want to thank Gervonta Davis and his team for this opportunity – an opportunity I won’t let get past me,’’ Cruz said. “God willing I’ll be world champion on December 5. This fight is a very big motivation for me as a professional and as a personal goal. I’m sure after December 5 everyone in boxing will know the name Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.’’

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ROLANDO ROMERO LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

“I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, I’m here to fight," – Davis

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out!" – Romero

Five-Time World Champion Davis To Defend WBA Lightweight Title Against Unbeaten Contender Romero Sunday, Dicembre 5 su SHOWTIME PPV®From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event

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LOS ANGELES (Ottobre 21, 2021) – Five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis e incisiva, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their showdown for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Championship headlining live on SHOWTIME PPV Sunday, Dicembre 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Davis’ third-straight pay-per-view headlining attraction will see him battle his outspoken lightweight foe Romero, as the 26-year-old power-punchers put their unbeaten records on the line. The event will mark Davis’ return to Southern California after he knocked out Hugo Ruiz in the first round in front of a sold-out crowd in February 2019.

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Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from City View Terrace at STAPLES Center:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m thankful to be here to give the fans another great fight. Questo è ciò che facciamo. ‘Rolly’ is just here to talk. He’s trying to talk his way into winning, but he’s scared. Vengo a combattere.

“They only talk about his power, ma questo è il pugilato. His skills are not up to par with mine. He can’t even talk about power, because everyone knows I’m bringing it. You can shoot bullets, but how are you going to defend yourself when the bullets are shot back?

“He’s been talking for a long time. He’s trying to sell a fight, but I’m going to show him that he’s a chump on December 5. I’m not here to talk, I’m here to fight. I don’t take this personally. A me, this isn’t beef, this is business.

“I was on a mission when I fought Jose Pedraza for the title. I didn’t do the trash talking. I went in there and proved that I’m a top guy. This guy is just here to talk. I’m going to do the talking in the ring on December 5.

“His trainer isn’t working on anything but power. They aren’t working on any skills. He hasn’t fought anybody like me and he’s going to see the difference.

“I’ve never once turned down any fight. I’m not scared of anybody. I’m going to fight everybody. I’ll fight a heavyweight. This is nothing to me. I’ve survived a lot of stuff.

“He’s supposed to come here and sell the fight. I’m supposed to win. I’d rather punish him for 12 rounds than knock him out quick. Part of me wants to humble him, but the most important thing to do is just go out there and get the job done.

“This fight is for the fans. The fans are winning December 5. Make sure you come out and support. I’m thankful to be in this position. It’s all about my team and those people who have put me in a great position.”

ROLANDO ROMERO

“Everyone’s going to see December 5, I’m going to knock Gervonta the f*** out. I hope you hear that.

“I’ve been calling ‘Tank’ out since 2017. We were supposed to spar in 2018 and he didn’t show up to the gym. He did that twice because he knew he was getting beat. Dicembre 5, you’re getting knocked out.

“This is just who I am. This is how I was born. I came into this sport at 17-years-old and I’ve made the most out of what I’ve done. Everybody come watch me knock him out on December 5.

“He’s got such a big head, it’s going to be hard to miss it. He gets touched up by every opponent he faces. Leo Santa Cruz was beating him up and Barrios was getting to him too.

“He wants to run out of the ring whenever he gets hit. It happens in sparring and in the amateurs. I was the one who had to force this fight, because I’ve seen for years that he’s a chump. He’s made a career out of beating up 126-pounders.

“He doesn’t know half the stuff that I’ve seen and been through. I’m here to knock him out in the ring. He’s arrogant and tries to act like he’s tough, but I’m knocking him out.

“Manny Pacquiao has an awkward style too, and look at everything he’s accomplished. Just because I fight differently, does that mean I don’t have skills? I have my own skills and they’ve gotten me this far.

“I’m not going into the ring angry, I’m just focused.”

Floyd Mayweather, Presidente della Promozioni Mayweather

“These are two great fighters. And when I say great, I mean that every time they go out there, they produce. ‘Tank’ is a young kid from Baltimore who had a dream. He’s been through a lot. He fought his way to the top. You have to commend him for that. Non importa quello che qualcuno dice, he earned his stripes.

“I believe ‘Tank’ is one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ says he wants to fight the best. Come December 5, sarà una lotta infernale.

“’Rolly’ is tough. He’ll fight anybody and that eagerness makes this an intriguing matchup. ‘Rolly’ just wants to prove he’s the best. He’s also a hell of a puncher. Every time we presented an opponent to him, he’s accepted every one of them.

“’Tank’ is doing record-breaking numbers. I always told him it would come in due time. I told him that the same way I sell out arenas, you’re going to do the same thing one day. He had patience and that’s what we’re doing.

“These guys are the future of boxing. I don’t see this fight going the distance. Two undefeated knockout artists. due campioni. Dicembre 5, I’ll see everyone there.”

CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“I hope you keep up this talking ‘Rolly.’ We’ll see who’s still going to be talking at the end of the night on December 5.

“Romero has an awkward style, but the beauty of having two coaches with ‘Tank,’ is that there’s nothing we aren’t ready for.

“Having Barry Hunter be a part of the camp has helped calm ‘Tank’ down in many ways. I think everyone will see the beauty of us working together in this fight.

“I don’t train ‘Tank’ for knockouts. I train him to go the distance. He can get you from round 1 a 12. So you better stay sharp.”

Barry Hunter, Davis’ Co-Trainer

“Everyone knows what we’re coming to do. I have mad respect for the other side. Bring your A-game, because we’re definitely going to bring ours.

“We’re born for stuff like this right here. Like everyone said, there’s no way this fight goes the distance.

“Everybody is working hard to be at their best, because we don’t want any excuses after it’s over with. I have faith in Gervonta. I know what he’s going to do.”

BULLET CROMWELL, Romero’s Trainer

“I know what everybody is saying about who the champ is coming into this, but the champ wasn’t born a champ, he had to rise too. Just like a young lion, ‘Rolly’ is ready to rise.

“I’m an L.A. tipo. When we come back here, we’re fighting for a legacy. It’s not just a belt and money.

“I told ‘Rolly’ that Gervonta Davis is standing in the way of changing your family and your legacy. We got a job to do.

“I don’t care about pure boxing or any style. I took karate, street-fighting and boxing, and I put it all together. Combined with a puncher with ‘Rolly’s’ power, and with his grind and grit, it’s a perfect match.

“I have a lot of respect for ‘Tank’ and his team. Lui è un grande combattente, but Rolly is next up. He’s going to be the new WBA champion on December 5.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather

“We’re excited to bring this huge event to Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Dicembre 5. This is a tremendous matchup and the fans should be excited. There’s a lot of buzz already and tickets are going fast.

“These fighters truly despise each other. It’s rare you see that in boxing. In 2019, me and Floyd were at the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia and we were talking and all of a sudden Davis and Romero were ready to go at it at ringside. Floyd told them that they could do it in the ring, and now here we are.

“’Tank’ is without a doubt the most exciting fighter in the world. He’s also one of the biggest attractions and one of the best fighters in the world. ‘Rolly’ has let it be known that he’s been ‘trolling’ ‘Tank’ and I’m sure on December 5, ‘Tank’ will be doing whatever he can to shut ‘Rolly’ up.

“’Rolly’ is a very explosive fighter and anytime he steps into the ring, he’s looking to get his opponent out of there. He never lacks confidence and he’s confident that on December 5 he’s getting the job done.

“With two tremendous power punchers like this, there’s no way this fight doesn’t end in a knockout. Tune in December 5 and expect someone to get knocked out.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President of SHOWTIME Sports

“For SHOWTIME Sports, 2021 è stato uno degli anni più forti mai registrati. Abbiamo consegnato un totale di 42 eventi, metà dei quali è finita a eliminazione diretta. A dicembre 5, Mi aspetto che questo non vada lontano, o, con questi due duri.

“Settimana dopo settimana, anno dopo anno, SHOWTIME continua ad essere lo standard di questo sport. Nessuno negli sport da combattimento si sta mettendo meglio, o combattimenti più significativi di noi.

“Quando entriamo da Gervonta 11th combattere con SHOWTIME, non è mai stato giù, e ha continuato a brillare. Quando parlano altri combattenti, "Tank" sta combattendo e sta finendo le arene.

“Anche Rolly non è mai stato abbattuto come professionista. È un battitore duro ed è uno dei migliori talenti della boxe, e lui sarà il primo a dirtelo».

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Davis vs. Romero vedrà il cinque volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting, unbeaten lightweight contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero live on SHOWTIME PPVon Sunday, Dicembre 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event. I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB, sono già in vendita e possono essere acquistati presso AXS.com.

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS MOVES UP TWO WEIGHT CLASSES TO BECOME THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION WITH SCINTILLATING TKO OVER PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN MARIO BARRIOS IN SHOWTIME PPV® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM ATLANTA

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ATLANTA (Giugno 27, 2021) – Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the biggest stars in all of boxing, put on a career-defining performance Saturday night live on SHOWTIME PPV from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, scoring a scintillating 11th round TKO over the previously-undefeated Mario Barrios to capture the WBA Super Lightweight Championship in the action-packed Premier Boxing Champions event. Watch the stoppage QUI.

“I made it tough. I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done,” said the 26-year-old Baltimore native, who was headlining his second SHOWTIME PPV. “I hit him with some clean shots, but I’m the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. I don’t just want to throw any type of shot. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.”

In a fight that lived up to its potential, Davis (25-0, 24 KO) and Barrios (26-1, 17 KO) combined to put on an unforgettable main event in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,570. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 punzoni, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. In the eighth round, “Tank” sent “El Azteca” to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Primo, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. Pochi istanti dopo, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis’ attempts to finish him in the eighth.

With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. “Tank” dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. The bloodied Barrios rose again, only to be greeted with another barrage of punches from Davis. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round.

“I knew for sure if I catch him, I’m crackin,” Davis told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “So I caught him, e ha dimostrato. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but I’m a southpaw so they know I’m going to that jab side. So I would try and bait him in. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. And my hook over top, and that’s where I caught him.”

In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 punzoni. Atterrò 45 per cento dei suoi pugni di potenza (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds.

“I knew he was hurt. I just had to catch him at the right time,” Davis continued. “Floyd [Mayweather] came to me and was honest and said I was down,” continued Davis, who was actually ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage. “So he said ‘Show me that you’re great.’ And you know how we do it in the doghouse, bambino!"

Con la vittoria, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez.

“He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever,” said Mayweather. “When I first met ‘Tank’ when he was 14 o 15 anni, I told him I’d make him a world champion. And that you’ll be one of the best someday. I’m proud of him.”

“I’ve never been a hater. Congrats to ‘Tank’,”Ha detto Barrios. “He came here and did his thing. It was nothing short of an exciting fight and that’s exactly what both of us predicted. Era l'uomo migliore stasera, but I’ll definitely be back.

“’Tank’ is explosive. He caught me slipping and it’s boxing. Alla fine della giornata, one punch can change the fight. That’s exactly what I felt happened. Congrats to him.”

In a back-and-forth co-main event, Orlando di Erickson "Hammer" Lubin (23-1, 17 KO) overcame some adversity to score the most important victory of his career over former unified world champion Jeison Rosario (20-3-1, 14 KO). The WBC No. 1-ranked contender at 154 libbre, Lubin scored a sixth-round KO (1:42) in the WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. Guarda QUI.

“I just followed the game plan,” said the 25-year-old Lubin, who improves to 6-0 since suffering the only loss of his career to 154-pound kingpin Jermell Charlo. “I would just go back to my corner after each round and Coach [Kevin] Cunningham and my team would just say, ‘Stick to the jab. Stay consistent with your jab.I’m way faster than him and I knew he had good power and he was trying to counter me. So I would fade him out and use my jab consistently.”

Nel terzo turno, Lubin nearly put an early end to the action with a huge frame that had Rosario on the back foot. In the closing moments of the round, Lubin landed a right hook that had Rosario wobbling back to his corner after the bell rang. Miraculously, in the next round, Rosario was able to recover and completely turned the tables, wobbling Lubin with a left jab.

The action turned up even more in the sixth round. Lubin, sensing that Rosario was susceptible to the body attack, landed a vicious left-right body combination that sent Rosario to his knees in what ultimately proved to be the turning point of the fight. Rosario, clearly hurt, was never able to recover and Lubin finished him off moments later against the ropes.

“I started to hurt him in the body as soon as the first round started," il 2016 “Prospect Of The Year” Lubin said. “I started with the body and I saw him grunt. So I was able to hurt him to the body. I just wanted to distract him with the jab, then go downstairs. And I was able to get him out. I knew even if he got up after the knockdown that the fight was over. I know I’m a great finisher and I knew I was going to get him out of there as soon as I saw him drop.”

Lubin landed 44 per cento dei suoi pugni di potenza (80/288) e 20 of his landed punches were to the body. Con la vittoria, Lubin puts himself squarely in the picture for a second world title opportunity.

“I want a shot at the world title next,"Lui ha detto. “I want everyone at 154 libbre. I’m No. 1 in the WBC but I chose to fight Rosario. I don’t duck anybody. I want to say that I fought everyone in my division when I win the world title.”

“Right now, I feel so bad,” said Rosario. “There is no lesson to be learned yet, everything is so raw still. I lost again, and it’s so frustrating. I was convinced I was going to win. The fight started to turn in the second round. I was just trying to keep up and listen to my corner. Lubin is a great fighter. He deserved to win. I hope he enjoys his victory.”

On the biggest stage of his career, Dominican Republic’s Carlos Adames (20-1, 16 KO) rose to the occasion, scoring a highlight-reel third-round knockout over the streaking Alexis Salazar (23-4, 9 KO) in the second fight of the pay-per-view. Il tempo di arresto è stata 2:59 del terzo turno. Watch the KO QUI.

In the eventful and decisive third round, referee Jim Korb deducted two points from Adames for excessive holding. Tuttavia, Adames made certain that the point deduction would have no impact on the fight’s result. He dropped Salazar with a lead left hook flush on the chin, a punch that Salazar never saw coming. The 25-year-old Mexican was able to get back to his feet, but Korb called for the stoppage when it was evident that a dazed Salazar was unable to continue.

“I was in control the entire fight, and that’s what reduced him to turning around at times,” said the 27-year-old Adames. “I was working with the jab to the body at first so that was working, and then I came with the left hook. I did my job and followed my strategy from A to Z and was able to succeed the way I wanted to.

“The key moment of the fight was when I managed to disrupt his focus. Once I was able to do that then it was easy pickings for me.”

I was feeling good in there and I thought I was winning rounds,” said Salazar, whose 15-fight win streak was put to an end with one punch. “But he started grabbing me and that’s when he got me with an uppercut. That swung the fight. I just have to get back to work and keep looking for more opportunities.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, il vigoroso Batyr Akhmedov (9-1, 8 KO) scored a TKO victory over former world champion Argenis Mendez (25-7-3, 12 KO) in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator. Mendez suffered a right hand injury and did not get off his stool to come out for the ninth round. The official time of the stoppage was 3:00 of round number eight.

“The fight went as planned,” said Akhmedov, who overcame the first cut of his career over his left eye after an accidental head clash in the second round. “We were expecting a tough fight like that. I’ve been out of the ring for a long time, so I needed to get those rounds in. My plan is to fight for the world title next. We knew he would be uncomfortable to fight and tricky. He was headbutting and elbowing me. It was good experience for me.”

In the battle of Olympians, it was Akhmedov who pressed the action and was far busier from the onset. He went to the body early and often, atterraggio 57 body punches, wearing Mendez down as the rounds passed by. The 30-year-old Akhmedov landed 115 della 306 power punches he threw, while the 34-year-old Mendez landed 84 della sua 223 pugni potenti, including just 13 body connects. Al momento dell'arresto del gioco, Akhmedov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards.

Mendez is a tough guy who fights top fighters,” continued Akhmedov. “We knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park. When I hurt him, my corner was telling me to slow down and take my time before going for the knockout.”

“I started feeling (injured) in the second and third round,” said a disappointed Mendez. “My knuckles were broken and I couldn’t throw a punch anymore after I cut him with my right hand in the first round. I tried to keep fighting from the fourth round on, ma senza alcun risultato. It was useless.”

Con la vittoria, Akhmedov keeps himself in the running for top fights in the deep 140-pound division. Mendez drops to 2-4-2 in last eight fights.

SHOWTIME will add a special replay of tonight’s pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios to the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Chris “Primetime” Colbert vs. Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar next Saturday, Luglio 3 a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT su Showtime. The replay of tonight’s SHOWTIME PPV headline attraction from State Farm Arena in Atlanta will serve as the opening fight of the live telecast from Carson, Calif. on Independence Day weekend.

ALL ACCESS: DAVIS-BARRIOS EPILOGUE premieres immediately following next week’s live telecast of Colbert vs. Nyambayar. The Emmy® Award-winning series ALL ACCESS was behind-the-scenes all week in Atlanta to capture never-before-seen moments from fight week. The epilogue will reveal intimate scenes from the locker rooms before and after the fight and inside the ropes from tonight’s action.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast teamEmmy® premio giornalista vincente Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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ATLANTA (Giugno 23, 2021) – Four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios took part in a media workout to kick off fight week at the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday ahead of this Saturday’s blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV® evento.

Tickets for the live event presented by Premier Boxing Champions are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what Davis, Barrios and the rest of the fighters in attendance had to say on Wednesday:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m excited to be in this position to be able to give the fans what they want to see, which is an exciting fight. Atlanta showed me love the last time I came, so why not come back?

“This is one of my toughest fights on paper. I’ll be ready and hopefully he’ll be ready, and we’ll give the fans what they want to see.

“Las Vegas is definitely a boxing town. My team is there at Mayweather Promotions and I brought my personal team out there as well. We’re all a family. We train together, get along, and help each other.

“There is no pressure on me, I am just going out there to do my job. It’s just another day at the job for me. Hopefully he’s ready because I’m definitely ready and we can give the fans what they want to see, which is a knockout.

"[Quartieri] is a young champion. I’m going up two weight classes to face him. If they don’t give me the respect after this, I don’t know what I have to do. It’s pretty cool. This is actually the first time I’m fighting at this weight class. Whatever opportunities they give me at 135, o 140, I’ll take them.”

MARIO BARRIOS

“This is all brand new, but I’m taking it all in and excited to be in Atlanta. I’m just excited to go out there on Saturday and give everybody a great fight.

“No doubt about it, Tank is by far the toughest test for another title defense and I’m going to do whatever it takes to be successful on Saturday. There’s going to be fireworks on Saturday.

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for this chance. This is a very winnable fight for me, regardless of what everyone has been saying. I’m just excited to be back in the ring and in Atlanta.

“I think it’s not going to be until we both get in the ring that people realize how much size I really have for 140 libbre. Somehow, he’s still the favorite although he’s the challenger in this fight. I just take that as more motivation for me.

“Height-wise, reach. Those are the major advantages. I’m just as dangerous as he is. And just as explosive and just as fast. And I will show that on fight night.

“When they came to me, I said let’s do it but I was like, ‘I’m not going down to 135,’ and they said, ‘Nah, he’s going to come up.’ And I said, ‘Even better.’

“I’ve seen him fight plenty of times. He’s a great fighter and he’s been very successful at the lower weight divisions against the smaller opponents. But this is a different fight for him.

“I didn’t take too much from the Leo Santa Cruz fight. Sentivo [Gervonta] fought him the way he did because he didn’t respect Santa Cruz’s power. But with our fight he’s going to have no choice and he’s not going to fight me the way he fought Santa Cruz. Whatever he does fight night, I’m going to have to adapt.

“I’ve been boxing just as long as he has and I have an excellent boxing IQ, just as he has. It only takes one punch to change a fight, and he definitely has that one punch. But I’ll find out if that power carries over to 140 libbre. "

ERICKSON LUBIN

“We always work hard. Every camp is hard. It’s just that this time we added a little longer. We’ve been working since my last fight and I’m just so excited to go out there and display my talents.

“Me and Jeison Rosario, we’re both hungry. I just think I want it more and my preparation is going to speak for itself and the fans can only expect fireworks and the best of me.

“It’s not just one thing we’re working on; we’re working on everything to be our best. Everything is clicking on all cylinders right now. I feel I’m ready to fight. I’ve been ready to fight weeks ago. Everything is going to show on Saturday night.

“I’ve seen him fight against Charlo and others – I’ve seen enough. I know what I have to do to get him out of there. I’m a competitor and want to give the fans the best show.

“My loss affected me and motivated me big time. I know my abilities and I know what I’m capable of, so I just went back to the drawing board and took it all in. I understood how serious this sport is, and how unforgiving this sport is. So I knew I had to go out there and do things different to take my career to another level. That’s what I did.”

CARLOS ADAMES

“I felt great when I got the call to be on this card. I was very happy to get this opportunity.

“There are four corners in the ring, I am going to catch him eventually. Outside of the ring he may be able to run from me, but inside the ring he won’t be able to.

“It’s about a sense of responsibility. I’m always ready to fight regardless of how long I have to prepare. My responsibility is to always be ready whenever I am called upon to put on a good show for the fans.

“It’s a great opportunity and I’m very thankful to PBC and SHOWTIME for having me in consideration. I want to show what I am worth on Saturday.

“I know that my opponent is an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of punches with his right hand. I will be ready for anything. I have the capacity to adapt to whatever he wants to do, so I don’t care what he comes with because I am going to be ready.

“Being with PBC makes me feel closer to the belts. Now all I have to do is go in the ring and show what I am capable of to earn those belts as soon as possible.”

ALEXIS SALAZAR

“I had a lot of emotions when I learned I would be fighting on this card. Più di ogni altra cosa, it was a dream come true because I have worked my entire life for this. I thank God for this opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it.

“I can’t stay in front of my opponent for too long, I need to box against him. It’s what I know how to do and it’s what I’ve been preparing to do.

“I feel great and I feel really ready for this fight. This is my first time fighting in Atlanta, it’s a really nice city.

“It’s a great motivation for me to be moved up to the pay-per-view card. I feel more motivated to do what I know how to do. I train and work hard every day, so nothing’s new.

“I want to prove how ready I am and to reach new heights. I want to show people wherever you are from, it’s possible to reach your dreams. I train every day, and work hard every day and there is no better motivation for me than to work this hard and to fight on this stage.

“I’ve been getting great sparring and I’ve been training at Wild Card in Hollywood, and those guys are warriors. All my sparring partners are hungry and this past week they all showed it.

BATYR AKHMEDOV

“It is my first time being in Atlanta and it’s an honor for me to fight here on such a great card in front of such great people.

“Thank you so much for all of your support. I fought Mario in a World Title fight and went through a war, and now we work on the mistakes. I am ready to put on another performance, and I’ll do my best for the fans to enjoy an exciting fight.

“Under my coaches, Joel and Antonio Diaz, I have the best team in the world. It is a learning process every time whether it’s a win, lose, or draw. You have to make adjustments to your performances and that is what we did.

“I will do my best to bring the action and make the fans remember this fight. I already like the city of Atlanta. You can see right away that people like boxing here. It’s going to be a good card with good fights.

“I am very happy with the experience I have gotten in my previous fights and I expect it to help me in the future.”

Argenis Mendez

"Mi sento benissimo, I’m very happy and very excited. I’m very happy to be here today and excited to leave with a victory.

“The most important thing is coming away with the victory. I am very focused on the fight this Saturday.

“The main event is really none of my business because in the end, I am focused on my fight. After Saturday night, I will care about whichever one of the two in the main event wins their fight because then they will be my next opponent.

“I think this will be an interesting fight because boxing has changed. Akhmedov is an Olympian, and despite the fact that he has fewer fights, he lost a controversial decision to Mario Barrios. I think this fight will present a lot of different challenges and it will be an interesting fight for everyone to see on Saturday night.

“My training was a bit peculiar in Manchester, Inghilterra, which was a different setting for me. Ho amato ogni secondo di essa. My coach couldn’t be here because of COVID-19 circumstances, but I am still supported by my team right here which is great. I’m really excited to show what I have been working on this Saturday night.”

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Su Davis VS. BARRIOS
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Giugno 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

La trasmissione televisiva in pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “L'azteco” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up Mario “L'azteco” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

ATLANTA, GA (Giugno 23, 2021) – Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry, whose record-breaking verdicts and recoveries have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and Newsweek magazines, is now using his powerhouse image to sponsor undefeated World Champion boxer, Mario “L'azteco” Quartieri (26-0, 17 KO). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the famed attorney flew in the undefeated Barrios, and gave him the entrance and introduction he deserves, with the red carpet off a private jet accompanied by a professional Aztec Dance Troupe.


Thomas J. Henry’s partnership with Mario “L'azteco” Barrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KO). Nel SHOWTIME PPV evento principale, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. La trasmissione televisiva in pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.


The new multi-fight deal will also transcend the sport of boxing and allow Mario Barrios to work alongside Thomas J. Henry on multiple philanthropic endeavors hosted and promoted by Thomas J. Henry and his law firm.


My initial interest in Mario was derived from his commitment to excellence both in and out of the ring,” said Thomas J. Henry. “He is dedicated to personal growth at all levels, training tirelessly to hone his craft as a boxer while also committing himself to philanthropy and giving back to the San Antonio community. Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate.


“This experience has been a wild and fun ride and yesterday, as my team and I got picked up in the Bay Area from a private jet that my title sponsor, Thomas J. Henry, provided,” Detto Barrios. “Thomas is a well-respected gentleman in the state of Texas, and especially in my hometown of San Antonio, where his law firm headquarters is located. An incredible press conference was waiting me at the airport when I was picking up my family in San Antonio, all because of TJH. All the local media showed up in support of my fight with Gervonta Davis airing this Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV. The press conference was like a movie scene (smiling), with Aztec dancers, DJs, and all, it was great. I’m looking forward to doing some incredible community work with Thomas J. Henry.”


“Right now, my dreams and aspirations are becoming reality as these special moments are happening in real time,” Barrios continua. “We arrived in Atlanta last night and El Azteca is in warrior spirit, and best believe I’m coming for this man who is trying to take my belt. I want to thank all my San Antonio fans and everyone in Texas for their continued support. I want to let them know that we are going into battle together, as one. Tank has his army of fans, and I have mine. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win.”

Thomas J. Henry is nationally recognized for his charitable events and actions, and regularly seeks out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community.


Nel mese di marzo, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. L'anno scorso, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.

Super Welterweight Contender Carlos Adames Faces Alexis Salazar in Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV Undercard This Saturday, Giugno 26

Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training

ATLANTA (Giugno 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Giugno 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Adames vs. Salazar replaces the previously scheduled Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza fight, after Williams was forced to withdraw because of an elbow injury.

The event is headlined by four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he seeks a title in a third weight class against unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB, sono già in vendita e possono essere acquistati presso https://www.ticketmaster.com.

A native of Comendador, Repubblica Dominicana, Adames (19-1, 15 KO) fights out of New York City as he seeks to earn a second shot at a world championship. The 27-year-old defeated a slew of contenders on his way to a 2019 title shot that he lost by narrow decision to Patrick Teixeira. Adames defeated former champion Carlos Molina, and contenders Frank Galarza, Joshua Conley and Alejandro Barrera to earn that opportunity at a title.

The 25-year-old Salazar (23-3, 9 KO) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Più di recente, Salazar earned a unanimous decision over Ruben Barajas in their December 2020 clash. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Calif., Salazar will fight in the U.S. for the sixth time Saturday night. His previous stateside outing saw him dominate Abraham Cordero to earn a unanimous decision in May 2019.

The non-televised undercard will feature Cuban contender Leduan Barthelemy (16-1-1, 8 KO) meeting unbeaten Viktor Slavinsky (12-0-1, 6 KO)in otto round super-piuma lotta, former title challenger Andres Gutierrez (38-2-1, 25 KO) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, unbeaten prospect Dalton Brodie (1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeaten Trever Bradshaw (1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospect Stacey Selby (2-0, 2 KO) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.

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Su Davis VS. BARRIOS
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Giugno 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

La trasmissione televisiva in pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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ERICKSON LUBIN VS. JEISON ROSARIO AND JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. BRIAN MENDOZA VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

ATLANTA (Giugno 17, 2021) – Top contender Erickson "Hammer" Lubin and former unified champion Jeison Rosario, plus former unified champion Julian "J-Rock" Williams e Brian Mendoza previewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Thursday before they enter the ring on the Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV undercard Saturday, Giugno 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Lubin and Rosario will meet in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, while Williams and Mendoza square off for a 10-round super welterweight showdown on the pay-per-view telecast. The telecast also features hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov stepping in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in the opening bout at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB, sono già in vendita e possono essere acquistati presso ticketmaster.com.

Ecco cosa hanno detto giovedì i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa:

ERICKSON LUBIN

“This has been the best camp of my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it really has been. Sono stato in palestra dopo la mia ultima battaglia. I made a few mistakes in that fight, but Kevin Cunningham and I have been at it since last year and we’re coming to make a statement.

“This is a stacked card and we’re excited to be a part of it. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the best fighter in this division.

“This is going to be a fan-friendly fight. I can mix it up, box or bang. Rosario always comes forward. I fan lo adoreranno. I’m not the fighter who tries to find an easy way out. I’m looking to make a statement.

“I think that I’m a totally different fighter than when I trained with his coach, Herman Caicedo. Me and Kevin have worked on a lot of things that regular southpaws don’t have. I’m coming in with a game plan that’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think this is the wrong fight for Rosario to take coming off a knockout loss.

“This fight comes down to who wants it more and who prepared better. I have power too. He’s got to have the skills and have his mind there. I know I’m ready mentally. Non vedo l'ora di combattere.

“I gained a lot of experience fighting Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha. Those are top contenders. I don’t want any tune-up fights, that’s why I took this fight against Rosario. I gained a lot of confidence and everything is clicking for me right now.

“When I become world champion, I want to be able to say that I’ve beat all the top guys in the division. That’s just how I am. Sono un concorrente. Make sure you tune-in on June 26.

“It doesn’t matter if I knock Rosario out or if I don’t. My job is to look good and come out victorious. I’m going to go in there and show the world that I can make anyone in this division look bad.”

JEISON ROSARIO

“I feel very healthy and very strong. It’s been a great camp so far and probably one of the best camps I’ve had in my career. I’m already at the weight and I am ready to go. The Jermell Charlo fight is the past. That’s over with. This is a new camp and I feel very strong. We’re moving forward.

“I changed trainers just because I was looking for a change. Not necessarily because I lost, but because it was just the right timing. Sfortunatamente, it came with a loss, but that was not the reason for the change. We’ve known each other for some time. I know Herman Caicedo’s style. It’s no nonsense. Niente scuse. It’s all or nothing and that’s what I wanted moving forward.

“First and foremost, I have the power to knockout Lubin and anybody in the 154-pound division. The camp that I’ve had, and the little tidbits of southpaw knowledge that I’ve picked up on, make me confident that I can knock Lubin out.

“What happened in the Charlo fight was the fluke. Me winning the titles was not the fluke. I’m going to show everybody that I will bounce back from that loss and win my next fight. I have no problem taking this fight. It’s not a mistake at all. Questo è ciò che facciamo. Noi lottiamo. I’m very excited for June 26 and I expect Lubin to bring his best.

“I actually watched the Charlo fight for the first time last night. Ovviamente, I learned from my mistake and worked to correct it in this camp. I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned from that defeat on June 26.

“At 154 libbre, I can knock anybody out. I have seen some of Lubin’s fights just as a fan and he is a great fighter. It’s not easy to land shots on him or land a home run shot. So that’s not the game plan. Ovviamente, there is a game plan and if I do land on him, I feel that I can knock him out. But I won’t just go in there trying to land a shot on the chin.

“I’m the type to take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. This is another opportunity to get right back in the picture and fight for a title, so you have to take this. Not everybody would. Erickson did and I’m cut from the same cloth. It’s the opportunity and the pride of fighting the best.”

JULIAN WILLIAMS

“Camp is going really well. I’ve been out in Las Vegas with SugarHill Steward grinding and putting in the work. The fans can expect an explosive performance and a victory for myself on June 26.

“I just have to be myself on June 26. I think I’m more skilled than anyone else in the division and I plan on proving that again against Brian Mendoza.

“I’ve known who Brian Mendoza is. I expect him to get beat. Lui è un combattente decente, but victory is the only thing on my mind.

“I don’t want to talk about what happened before the Rosario fight because it’s in the past. I don’t want to make any excuses. It wasn’t that I didn’t focus or train hard. Ora, I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared to win.

“With me, you’re always going to see a hungry and focused fighter in the ring. I don’t know if I’ll look much different. I think with a new coach it takes some time for the changes to start setting in.

“I went through a four-week training camp before my fight in December was cancelled because I got COVID-19. It was almost a full camp and it definitely kept me motivated going into this next training camp for this fight.

“I’m the best fighter in the division. I just lost, that’s all. LeBron James and Michael Jordan had bad nights, I can have a bad night too. I’m still the best in the division and I’m anxious to get back in the ring.”

BRIAN MENDOZA

“Training camp has been going great. I’m out here in Las Vegas, troppo. I’ve just been grinding. This is a very big opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. Everybody can expect one hundred percent and everything I have in me.

“It’s not about looking back at the one blemish on my record and crying about what happened in the past. There’s always a million excuses behind the scenes, ma è quello che è. I learned from that loss and you guys have seen the change in my performances since that fight and how I was more comfortable at 154 pounds in my next fight. I feel like this next fight will pull out even more from me. You guys will see another big jump in my skill level on June 26.

“I do feel that I have everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose. I keep telling people on fight night that you’re not going to see somebody that’s just happy to be here and happy to get to this point. I have big goals and this is the perfect fight. So you’re going to see me coming with everything I have and coming for the victory. I have everything to gain.

“I feel like I’m catching Julian Williams at the right time because of where I am in my career. It’s about me. This is the right time. I’m 27-years-old and I’ve been a pro for many years now. I just feel like the schooling that I’ve had is really starting to come out and I’m hitting that next level. I’m not worried about what’s going on with Williams. I know he’s still coming with everything he has to prove that he still has it and that he’s still in the mix.

“A lot of people get to this point and they get a big fight like this and they think they’ve made it. They get happy just to be here, but you won’t see that at all with me. I’ve always visualized being at the top of this sport and climbing to the very top. I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity and you’re going to see somebody very hungry on June 26.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather

“This is a really terrific card from top to bottom. Julian Williams is one of my favorite fighters. He’s a former unified champion who’s going to take on the tough Brian Mendoza. Williams is looking to make a big statement that he’s still a force and that he’s ready to get back in the mix with the other top 154-pounders.

“The co-main event could be a main event on its own. With Lubin and Rosario, we’re really excited to see who will emerge from that fight ready to challenge for a world title once again. We can’t wait for June 26.”