The sixth Installment ofSarung tanganexplores the backstories of two world champions whose journeys collide at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York for aPBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Videoing Maret 1
NEW YORK—February 14, 2025— Today, Prime Video announced the release ofSarung tangan: Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs Lamont Roach Jr., the sixth installment of the compelling docuseries. This two-part series delves into the preparation for the anticipated 12-round lightweight world championship bout set for Saturday, Maret 1 ing Barclays Center.
Boxing superstar and reigning WBA Lightweight World Champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) will defend his title against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) in the main event of a stacked PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video card.
The 30-year-old Davis from Baltimore and 29-year-old Roach from Washington, D.C., previously met as amateurs and now face off for Tank’s World Lightweight belt.
Narrated by Barry Pepper, the program takes fans beyond the ring, blending footage of the fighters’ lives, Kulawarga, and training camp activities as excitement builds for this prime-time encounter in Brooklyn.
UFC 292 iku acara UFC pisanan aku dirawuhi ing 16 taun. Minangka panulis MMA sing paling dikenal amarga mbabarake skandal Xyience (weruh www.xyiencesucks.com), Aku ndudhuk metu kupluk Xyience lawas kanggo mèngeti wusana. Sawise sponsor paling produktif UFC, Xyience saiki dadi perusahaan minuman energi lan ora ana hubungane karo liga MMA maneh. Ora perlu ngomong, Aku mung siji ing kabeh arene olahraga Xyience merch.
Aku mbayar tiket dhewe wektu iki, nanging aku ora bisa supaya mikir bab apa UFC sandi 292 pengalaman wis kaya yen sandi UFC 78 pengalaman, mbayar dening Xyience, wis diaktifake metu akeh beda kanggo kula meh 16 taun kepungkur.
Aku bakal ruminating liyane babagan crita pribadi saka Boston homecoming dhewe lan owah-owahan kita wis katon kanggo UFC antarane perang pungkasan aku dirawuhi lan siji iki ing Piece anyar aku rencana kanggo nulis ing www.paythefighters.com. Tetep dirungokake kanggo sing, nanging pisanan ayo kang njaluk kertu perang UFC uga dibangun kanggo ana wengi.
Iki diwiwiti kanthi crita loro Silvas flyweight: Karine Silva lan Natalia Silva. Pertandhingan kasebut dipungkasi kanthi loro Silva menang kanthi rong cara sing beda, nanging saben fighter mbuktekaken dominan ing gaya tartamtu. Karine ngirim Maryna Moroz kanthi keselak guillotine detik pungkasan sadurunge pungkasan babak pisanan. Iki minangka wiwitan sing apik banget kanggo pertunjukan sing duwe sawetara puncak lan lembah nganti regane hiburan saka sawetara pertandhingan.. Natalia njupuk wektu lan milih game Andrea Lee saka kadohan kanggo mayoritas kontes. Dheweke lelungan menyang keputusan unanimous kanthi ati-ati lan ngati-ati karo tujuane sing apik.
Next, kaputusan pamisah sing kontroversial menehi pejuang favorit Andre Petrovski menang liwat Gerald Meershaert. Petrovski katon ora duwe kardio kanggo nyumerepi karo Meerschaert sing wis berpengalaman. Kabeh sing kurang ing pertarungan iki yaiku kekuwatan striking konsentrasi saka Meershaert kanggo nyelehake Petrovski lan metu.. Loro-lorone pejuang duwe momen, nanging ketoke ketok kanggo kula Gerald punika fighter sibuk lan luwih efektif. Dheweke mung salah siji saka korban rampokan sing diakoni dening hakim Sabtu wengi sawise jelas menang perang utamane teknis.. Sentuhan slugfest sing disiram saka wektu ke wektu katon luwih seneng game lan Meerschaert sing semangat.. Dheweke mesthi pantes menang. Kita bakal ngomong babagan rampokan liyane kanthi kaliber sing padha mengko.
Sepasang pertarungan Ultimate Fighter Finale teka sabanjure karo Bantamweights Brad Katona lan Cody Gibson miwiti kanthi entuk penghargaan "Fight of the Night". Pertandhingan kickboxing jempol kaki sing arang banget suwe banget, mesthine nggawe wong akeh kaget wiwit wiwitan nganti rampung.. Katona pungkasane dadi luwih cepet kaping pindho ing babak imbang lan cukup landhep kanthi jabs lan counters kanggo ngamanake kamenangan ing kethokan sing asring kudu njupuk siji pukulan apik kanggo ndharat loro dhewe.. Gibson ngagem asil akurasi Brad ing pasuryan battered ing lonceng final, nanging uga entuk pakurmatan gedhe amarga pendekatan sing ora mandheg saka wong akeh lan organisasi. UFC nawakake kontrak loro pejuang kanggo upaya tinimbang mung sing menang.
Kurt Holobaugh kudu nglawan kanca lan kanca tim Chandler pejuang Austin Hubbard ing final Lightweight. Iku perang sing diwiwiti luwih apik kanggo Hubbard tinimbang rampung. Pungkasane sawise proses metu koyo cendhak, Holobaugh njupuk momentum lan ngamanake Triangle Choke fenomenal mung 2:39 menyang pigura kapindho. Loro-lorone pejuang duwe wektu sing dominan, nanging skills jiu jitsu sabuk ireng Holobaugh menang wengi lan piala TUF.
Gregory Rodrigues pancen numpes Dennis Tiuliulin saka Rusia ing pertarungan kelas menengah sing ndadekake wong akeh Beantown ngucapake "USA" sedhela nalika ngrebut pejuang Brasil.. "Robocop" seneng dhukungan saka wong akeh lan kanthi cepet menehi semangat kanthi katrampilan ngrampungake kanthi tampilan lengkap. Rodrigues kebetulan katon kaya karakter utama ing Netflix "The Lincoln Lawyer,” yen karakter bulked munggah sawise sawetara babak steroid. Rodrigues mesthi netepake ukum kasebut lan ngganggu wong Rusia dadi semaput kanthi presisi kaya mesin.. Dheweke njupuk mung siji menit lan 43 detik kanggo menehi wong akeh mandeg pungkasan nganti acara utama.
Lima pancasan langsung diterusake, loro mau mutusaké dening panggonan seko sampurna saka trobosan wentis monstrous saka menang. Sing paling nglarani saka rong pertandhingan iki yaiku Chris Weidman ngrampungake penyisihan kanthi ngadhepi Brad Tavares ing pertarungan kelas menengah sing ngukum.. Weidman, bali saka bundhas karet pitik pitik ganas ngendi nyoba kanggo tanduran ing wentis rampung bejat marang Uriah Hall, katon Rusty minangka bisa karat. Saben takedown sing dicoba katon gampang diiseni dening Tavares.
Saben ijol-ijolan punching katon sithik banget, kasep kanggo Weidman bali saka tendhangan sikil terus-terusan mrica loro sikil kanthi ciloko lawas lan sikil liyane Weidman kanggo langkah sing apik.. Malah karo MCL utawa ACL ambruk (miturut Dana White sing meksa Weidman pensiun sawise perang), Weidman stalked Tavares ing sakubenge kandhang lan ngupayakake sing paling apik kanggo nglawan dheweke sanajan rodane rusak.. Tavares menang perang banget strategis lan pinter, nguciwani kabeh pro-Weidman akeh ngarep-arep kanggo sing kinerja mbalek maneh Ajaib sing tau teka.
Marlon "Chito" Vera lan Pedro Munhoz mbukak kertu utama kanthi urusan siji-sisi sing nuduhake kesabaran Vera, acumen striking, lan teknik sing meh sampurna. Munhoz rampung perang ing sikilé, nanging keno akeh karusakan rai tekan kono. Chito tetep ing jarak sing aman kanggo mayoritas pertandhingan kasebut lan njupuk sawetara risiko ing dalan kanggo menang kanthi keputusan sing mutlak.. Tekan lan kacepetan Vera katon minangka kaluwihan paling efektif sing dirasakake nglawan Munhoz sing luwih cendhek lan kuwat.. Vera, boring minangka kang bisa kanggo nonton ing kaping, mbuktekaken kang pantes dijupuk judhul bantamweight dhewe.
Kaputusan langsung katelu menehi Mario Bautista menang keputusan unanimous banget kontroversial nglawan Da'Mon Blackshear. Bautista ngalahake Blackshear ing babagan kontrol lemah, nanging Blackshear luwih akurat ing striking lan ndharat serangan luwih pinunjul ing kethokan featherweight. Aku mesthi panginten dheweke nindakake cukup kanggo menang, nanging hakim ora weruh tarung kanthi cara sing padha lan menehi sayembara marang Bautista.
Ian Garry lan Neil Magny bentrok sabanjure ing kontes kelas welter sing ora cocog. Magny nuduhake ati sing luar biasa kanggo bangkit maneh sawise saben knockdown, nanging dheweke ora bisa ngalahake tendhangan sikil sing terus-terusan dibuwang dening Garry. Wasit Keith Peterson nyedhaki mungkasi pertandhingan kaping pirang-pirang, nanging Magny tetep nindakake mung cukup kanggo terus, hopping watara ing siji wentis ing kaping. striking Garry padha ing titik minangka game Dhiskusi sampah kang, nggugah semangat Nate Diaz kanthi sawetara gerakan tangan sing tepat wektu. Wong akeh ngrayakake dominasi sing terus-terusan karo Garry nyritakake babagan kepinginan dadi pejuang paling apik ing bumi ing sawijining dina ing pidato sawise perang.. Magny kudu nemokake jawaban kanggo perjuangan anyar yen dheweke pengin tetep relevan ing UFC.
Weili Zhang lan Amanda Lemos padha gelut ing pertarungan judhul epik sabanjure. Lemos meh entuk sawetara upaya pengajuan sing ajaib, nanging pertarungan gelar strawweight dadi pitakonan apa Lemos bisa urip nganti lonceng pungkasan. Zhang nuduhake bakate ing kabeh bidang keahliane, lan Lemos mung bisa ngarep-arep bisa menang kanthi cara pasangan Salam Mary nyoba pengajuan Zhang wriggled metu saka. kacepetan Zhang, kekuwatan lan kekiatan ngalahake Lemos lan nggawe dheweke berjuang supaya ora mandheg ing pirang-pirang babak sabanjure.. Piye wae dheweke bisa nindakake, njupuk jumlah tremendous saka karusakan ing dheweke dalan. Zhang mlaku kanthi tetep gelar, banget kanggo bungahaken para penggemar sing ndhukung dheweke liwat kabeh perang.
Akhire, acara utama teka, uga sawise tengah wengi. Sean O'Malley mlebu arena dhisik, lan wong akeh padha njeblug. Akeh sing nganggo rambut palsu ijo utawa jambon kanggo niru tampilan khas O'Malley. O'Malley jujur katon banget petrified, kaya-kaya ora turu sewengi sadurunge acara. Aljamain Sterling mlebu ing kandhang kanggo paduan suara boos sing nyoba diremehake dening wong akeh kanggo ngece dheweke luwih akeh..
Babak pisanan biasane minangka pertunjukan footwork saka loro pejuang. Game kepala O'Malley bisa uga bisa digunakake ing Sterling, amarga dheweke janji ing wawancara sadurunge perang bakal entuk TKO babak pertama dhewe. Tinimbang ngandelake kekuwatane sing paling gedhe, gulat kang, Sterling pengin ngalahake O'Malley ing game dhewe. Sing dadi strategi sing salah, kasunyatan Sterling pungkasanipun temen maujud ing wektu kang rampung munggah ing sisih salah TKO sing. Ana sawetara upaya kanggo njupuk O'Malley mudhun, lan kabeh padha kebak. Sterling lempitan lan ambruk ing kanvas sawise kena pukulan O'Malley ing awal babak kapindho. Liyane ana sajarah minangka O'Malley nutup "pertunjukan Suga" karo sawetara lemah McGregor-esque lan pound.
Loro-lorone pejuang menehi pidato pasca perang sing apik, bener kanggo mbentuk. Sterling seneng banget nalika kalah lan nuduhake rasa hormat marang O'Malley sing ngupayakake nggayuh impene. Ngelingi Sterling ngritik O'Malley sadurunge perang amarga dadi proyek pet Dana White lan ora pantes ditembak judhul, iku mea culpa ageng. Uga, yen pancen kabeh ditresnani dening Bp. White, O'Malley bisa uga wis menehi tandha marang Baldfather kanthi nuduhake yen dheweke pengin nglawan Boxer Gervonta Davis luwih saka pejuang UFC liyane..
Minangka mung pejuang Dana White Contender Series nomer loro sing entuk gelar juara dunia, O'Malley mesthi bisa nelpon dhewe nembak kanggo sawetara ombone, nanging crossover tinju minangka subyek sing sensitif banget amarga Francis Ngannou bubar nggawe ombak amarga mundur saka kontrak UFC lan ndhaptar pertandhingan tinju kelas berat karo Tyson Fury sing bakal ngluwihi penghasilan UFC karir kanthi mil.. Mung Conor McGregor sing bisa ngyakinake UFC kuningan supaya bisa melu perang silang menyang tinju nganti saiki. Dana White wis rampung ngilangi rencana tentatif kanggo nggawe "Zuffa Boxing" kanggo nyathet para pejuang sing pengin niru profil McGregor., cathetan trek finansial lan bravado sing wani sing entuk kesempatan kanggo nglawan Floyd Mayweather ing pertarungan pameran..
Asring, kanggo njaluk perhatian lan penghormatan Dana White, pejuang mung kudu ngedol awake dhewe cukup kanggo nerjemahake menyang barang dagangan lan dodolan tiket sing digawe saka buzz.. Kathah kaya WWE, personas gedhe lan karakter warni asring menang ing kesempatan ing UFC liwat atlit sing mung musataken ing set skill fisik.. Striker utamané disenengi, amarga padha ngirim standar UFC sing diwenehake "pamerake" standar keunggulan sing dileksanakake ing saben pejuang sing mlebu ing kandhang.. Iki minangka gaya manajemen lan kepemimpinan wortel lan kelet sing ngapusi para pejuang supaya mikir luwih becik karire terus maju kanthi ora prihatin babagan pertahanan lan njupuk risiko sing luar biasa dadi luwih nyenengake lan nyenengake tinimbang sing dibutuhake kanggo menang perang tartamtu..
Saiki bocah O'Malley iki ngakoni kepengin dadi kaya Dana dhewe, cukup nyaman finansial kanggo totohan $250,000 saben poker tangan. Bakat sing paling khusus sadurunge O'Malley nggunakake persona bintang sing lagi munggah kanggo mbangun merek jenenge dhewe lan tuku perusahaan wiski dhewe.. Dheweke duwe yacht lan Lamborghini, lan dheweke isih paling akeh diomongake lan diarani pejuang ing organisasi kasebut sanajan kalah ing perang siji-sisi karo Dustin Poirier lan diselehake kanthi sikil sing rusak sajrone sawetara taun.. Kasunyatan manawa O'Malley bisa nyadari lan ngrasakake manawa dheweke ora bakal bisa tekan level Conor tanpa pertarungan silang sing gedhe ing tinju ngomongake babagan endi UFC saiki..
Iki minangka pangembangan sing aku kudu ngguyu amarga ngerti sepira angel kanggo nggawa kabeh gaji pejuang lan masalah kontrak menyang pengadilan tanpa tentara pengacara kanggo ngadhepi tim hukum UFC sing nggegirisi.. Salah sawijining tentara hukum kasebut bubar ngamanake supaya bisa nerusake tuntutan hukum anti-kapercayan kelas atas jenenge liwat. 1,200 mantan pejuang UFC. Hakim ing kasus kasebut katon wis sisih karo para penggugat. Reaksi kanggo sertifikasi tuntutan hukum kelas-aksi UFC: Ana apa, lan apa sabanjure? (msn.com)
Nalika organisasi ngadhepi statistik sing nuduhake bagean revenue kanggo para pejuang iku minuscule dibandhingake olahraga utama liyane karo asosiasi pemain., nanggepi biasane soko kanggo efek saka: "Kita wis nggawe akeh jutawan. Para pejuang kita apik-apik wae, lan dheweke kabeh entuk akeh kesempatan finansial kanthi ketenaran sing wis mbantu dheweke entuk.
Minangka ahli ing sajarah financial UFC lan anggota pamirsa ing UFC 292, Aku ora bisa ngindhari kasunyatan manawa akeh wartawan "UFC Nut-hugger" entuk kabeh keuntungan pinggiran hak istimewa pers amarga padha main kanthi apik karo mentalitas "Mitos Zuffa". Wong-wong sing nyelehake UFC ing peta kanthi subliminal ngarih-arih para panyengkuyung kanthi akses lan janji ketenaran lan kesempatan., lan pejuang lan anggota media padha njaluk di sedot menyang sing jenis manajemen sandiwara. Gantine, sampeyan ora mungkasi karo akeh laporan investigasi ing bunderan media MMA, lan pejuang sing takon akeh pitakonan lan nuntut kondisi kontrak sing luwih apik ora ditandatangani maneh utawa disiyapake karo pertandhingan pertandhingan utama.
Butuh asil acara utama kanggo njlentrehake masalah kanggo kula babagan carane UFC terus fokus ing kemampuan sing mesthine kanggo nggawe superstar mung kanthi ngidini pejuang mlebu kontrak apa wae karo organisasi kasebut.. Sawetara sing setuju yen kedadeyan kasebut bakal ujar manawa organisasi kasebut bisa ndeleng bakat sing cukup ing O'Malley kanggo nyelehake dheweke ing Seri Contender Dana White sing ndadékaké kenaikan spektakuler kanggo misuwur ing balapan juara anyar.. Mesthi wae, O'Malley ora bakal ana ing Boston ana wengi yen dheweke ora tau mlebu organisasi kasebut. Nanging, ana akeh pejuang DWCS sing ora entuk kesempatan UFC maneh amarga kalah ing pertarungan tingkat entri kasebut. O'Malley kudu menang lan tetep menang ing ngendi dheweke ana ing wayah wengi.
Intine yaiku: Kultus Sean O'Malley lan percaya diri sing luar biasa minangka asil saka perang salib pribadine dadi wong sing istimewa kanthi potensial tanpa wates lan bakat sing luar biasa.. Dheweke ora bakal melu ing obrolan kanggo judhul yen ora nglebokake kabeh jam ing gedung olahraga supaya bisa luwih apik.. UFC ora nggawe Sean O'Malley, dheweke mung menehi platform kanggo nuduhake apa jenis pejuang dheweke bisa dadi. Lan nalika dheweke seneng superstardom, UFC bakal menehi kredit kanggo awake dhewe, O'Malley kudu ngerti siji-sijine cara supaya bisa nggedhekake potensial penghasilan yaiku ngrusak organisasi kasebut.. Dheweke kudu ngluwihi wates finansial sing mbatesi menyang olahraga sing nuduhake revenue luwih apik lan wong kaya Francis Ngannou bisa nggawe luwih akeh sajrone siji gelut tinimbang sing ditindakake ing kabeh karir UFC..
Dadi, Yen Dana White pancen nggawe Sean O'Malley minangka proyek pet kaya sing disaranake Aljamain Sterling, dheweke nindakake pakaryan gedhe. Sayange, monster kang digawe bisa bali kanggo cokotan wong ing roto dawa. Kertu tinju sing dipromosikan UFC liyane bakal entuk akeh karyawan sing nyoba njupuk rute sing padha lan mikir kenapa kanca cilik Dana entuk istirahat lan entuk manfaat.. Veteran lan pendatang anyar bakal katon ing sembarang hyped munggah Davis vs. Pertandhingan tinju O'Malley minangka diakoni dening pimpinane yen UFC ora bisa mbayar cukup kanggo para pejuang supaya tetep ana ing kandhang..
“Bocah, sampeyan ora ngerti carane akeh dhuwit sing arep kanggo nggawe,"Dana White marang O'Malley sawise menang miturut wawancara O'Malley anyar. Aku mbayangno ing sirahe, Dana rampung pikirane karo “kita.”
TWO WORLD TITLE UNIFICATIONS, SEVEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS AND THREE WORLD TITLE ELIMINATORS ACROSS FIVE MONTHS
Star-Studded Lineup Is Highlighted by Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez and Jermall Charlo
NEW YORK – March 15, 2022 -SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today announced nine boxing events across the first half of 2022 featuring some of the sport’s most accomplished and dynamic stars in highly competitive matchups. The lineup pits champions against champions and top contenders against top contenders to form the strongest and most ambitious schedule in the industry. The robust lineup includes:
Nine marquee events across five months featuring 21 undefeated fighters;
Two world championship unifications bouts, one for all four world title belts and the coveted title of Undisputed Champion, and one for three world title belts;
Seven world championship matches with at least 13 world title belts at stake and three world title eliminators;
All of the top-six ranked super welterweights fighting in a seven-week span;
Several pivotal crossroads fights from super bantamweight to super middleweight with an average of two events per month through July.
The massive schedule features the sport’s biggest stars: Errol Spence, Jr., Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidezlan Jermall Charlo. There are also 18 fighters aged 27 years and younger including unified world championStephen Fulton, Jr., and highly regarded, undefeated welterweight contenderJaron “Boots” Ennis. With this emphasis on youth and kingmaking, SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions are well positioned to carry the sport into the future. Led byStephen Espinoza, Presiden, Olahraga & programming Event, Pementasan Networks Inc., and four-time Emmy®Award-winning executive producerDavid Dinkins, Jr., who guides an all-star cast of commentators and production aces, BANDILA®remains the most tenured and trusted platform in boxing. Arguably the best active welterweight of this era, the undefeated Spence, already a unified champ, will seek to collect a third world title when he puts his WBC and IBF straps on the line against WBA World ChampionYordenis Ugas ingSetu,April 16in the main event on SHOWTIME PPV®at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas is only the 12thunification match in the history of the welterweight division, joining classic matchups such as“Sugar” Ray Leonardvs.Thomas HearnsAku lanFloyd Mayweathervs.Manny Pacquiao. The match is rich with intrigue as Spence attempts to claim supremacy in one of boxing’s deepest divisions, while Ugas, who nearly quit the sport, aims to complete a stunning turnaround after beating eight-division world champion Pacquiao in August. Boxing superstar and five-time, juara donya telung divisiTankDaviswill headline his fourth straight SHOWTIME PPV event against nemesisRolando Romero ingSetu, May 28, ing Barclays Center ing Brooklyn, NY, for Davis’ WBA Lightweight World Title. The bout comes on the heels of Davis’ hard-fought 12-round unanimous decision win overIshak "Pitbull" Cruzin which Davis overcame an injury in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd in Los Angeles last December. WBO 154-pound No. 1-ditingkat contenderTim tszyu, the son of Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, who fought many of his most memorable bouts on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, bakal nggawe U.S kang. debutSetu, March 26marang 2012 U.S. Olympian and top contenderTerrell Gaushaat The Armory in Minneapolis. The streaking southpawsErickson Lubin lanSebastian Fundorawill engage in a Super Welterweight Title Eliminator, for the WBC interim title, in the second of back-to-back, intriguing crossroads matchups in the division onSetu, April 9from Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.Jermell Charlo lanBrian Castañoonce again will seek to become the first undisputed 154-pound champion in the four-belt era and just the third overall undisputed champion today when they meet in a rematch of their 2021 classic onSetu, May 14 ing Los Angeles. Liyane, rising welterweight starEnnis, possiblythe most talented boxer yet to win a world title, returns as the co-feature againstCustio Claytonin an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. Former two-time world championBenavidez ngasilake kanggo tumindak ingSetu,May 21against knockout artistDavid Noroña ing 168 pounds in Phoenix, Ariz., in a bout between two of the sport’s biggest punchers.Fulton, in his first bout since his title unification win in the 122-pound division againstBrandon Figueroa, will defend his titles onSetu, Juni 4in Minneapolis, against former unified world championDanny Romanin another can’t miss matchup.Jermall Charlowill defend his WBC Middleweight World Championship for the fifth time onSetu, Juni 18, when he faces former world title challenger, WBC No. 6-ditingkatMaciej Suleckion the Juneteenth holiday weekend in Houston. OnSetu, Juli 9, ing San Antonio, Texas, newly minted WBC Featherweight World ChampionTandhani bakalwill make his first title defense since dethroningGary Russell Jr., on SHOWTIME against unbeaten mandatory challenger and former super bantamweight titleholderKing Vargas. Additional high-stakes matches will be announced as individual fight cards fill out. “It’s a good time to be a boxing fan and SHOWTIME viewer with so many high-level, consequential matchups on our schedule,"NgendikaneEspinoza, Presiden, Olahraga & programming Event, Showtime Networks Inc. “We continue to grow the sport at every level, from our grassroots seriesShoBoxto crowning unified and undisputed champions across boxing’s deepest divisions. When you consider the competitive nature of these fights, the star power of fighters like Errol Spence, Jr., ‘Tank’ Davis, David Benavidez, the Charlo brothers—and the youthful vitality of Stephen Fulton, Jr., Jaron Ennis and Brandun Lee—it’s never been clearer that SHOWTIME is the destination for the most compelling fights and will be for years to come. This SHOWTIME Boxing lineup is hands down the most potent of any network or platform in 2022.” The SHOWTIME Sports boxing schedule features seven editions of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®and two significant SHOWTIME PPV events, all presented by Premier Boxing Champions: ·Maret 26 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGThe Armory, Minneapolis, Saka. o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super Welterweight Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, Lightweight Bouto Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, Super Lightweight (142 LBS) Bout ·April 9 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super Welterweight Interim Titleo Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Super Welterweight Bouto Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, Super Welterweight Bout ·April 16– SHOWTIME PPV__AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas o Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugas, WBC, WBA & IBF Welterweight World __Championship Unification BANDILA juara boxing (preceding PPV):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, WBA Welterweight Title Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, Super entheng bab·May 14 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Los Angeleso Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castaño II, Undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Super __Welterweight World Championship Unificationo Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, IBF Welterweight Eliminator·May 21 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Phoenix o David Benavidez vs. David Noroña, Super Middleweight Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Super Welterweight Bout ·May 28– SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY o Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, WBA Lightweight World Championship ·Juni 4 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Minneapolis o Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danny Roman, PhuKet & WBC Super Bantamweight World Championshipo David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, WBA Super Middleweight World Title ·Juni 18 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Houston o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, WBC Middleweight World Championship ·Juli 9 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__San Antonio o Mark Magsayo vs. King Vargas, WBC Featherweight World Championship\
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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 in SHOWTIME PPV Undercard Action Klik Kenefor Photos from Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions
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Los Angeles (Desember 5, 2021) –Boxing superstar and five-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentlessIshak "Pitbull" Cruzto 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 an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Scorecards read 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,"Ngendikane 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,"Ngandika Davis. “I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. I hurt my hand in the sixth round. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. Kang jawata. 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.
Lumrahe, Cruz believed he deserved the victory.
“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,"Ngandika.
Following a successful title defense, Davis said he’s ready for all comers.
“L.A., we did it for Kobe,"Ngandika 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.”
Ing acara co-utama, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundoramoved closer to a world title shot with a 12-round unanimous decision over the previously-unbeatenSergio Garciain a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator.
Final scores read 118-110, 117-111 lan 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 12thwhen the two combatants stood toe-to-toe.
“Maybe things could have been different if I had been more aggressive from the beginning,"ujare 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 ing 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 KOs) overcame a stiff challenge from former world title challengerSergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 KOs) 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 lan 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,"Ngandika 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 lan 160, so wherever they give me the opportunity to fight for a championship is where I’ll go.”
“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.”
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 saka 762 (36.7%) total punches to Marriaga’s 159 metu saka 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, Desember 11 ing 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, 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).
Unbeaten Five-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis to Defend WBA Lightweight World Title Against Hard-Hitting Isaac Cruz on Sunday, Desember 5 ing SHOWTIME PPV®
Cruz Replaces Rolando Romero in Main Event at
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Los Angeles (November 3, 2021) – Unbeaten five-time world champion and boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta “Tank” Daviswill defend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hittingIsaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz ana, Desember 5 live on SHOWTIME PPV from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Cross, ditingkat Ora. 2 ing 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 saka Mayweather Promosi. “Isaac Cruz was ready for this big opportunity and I expect him to come ready to deliver the fight of his life. Nanging, 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, Presiden TGB Promotions. “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 KOs), 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,"Ngandika 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.’’
The 23-year-old Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KOs) 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 shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September. Cruz followed that up in 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. debut in December 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.’’
“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, Desember 5 ing SHOWTIME PPV®From STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event Klik Kene kanggo Photos from Esther Lin / BANDILA® Klik Kenefor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/ Mayweather Promotions Klik Kenefor Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Los Angeles (Oktober 21, 2021) – Five-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davis lan hard-ngengingi, unbeaten lightweight contenderRolando “Rolly” Romerowent face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their showdown for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Championship headlining live on SHOWTIME PPV Sunday, Desember 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. Iki apa kita apa. ‘Rolly’ is just here to talk. He’s trying to talk his way into winning, but he’s scared. Aku teka kanggo perang.
“They only talk about his power, nanging iki boxing. 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. Kanggo kula, 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. Desember 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, Presiden Mayweather Promotions
“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. Ana prakara apa ana wong kang kandha, 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, iku arep dadi neraka perang.
“’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. Two champions. Desember 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 kanggo 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. guy. 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. Dheweke iku sing fighter gedhe, but Rolly is next up. He’s going to be the new WBA champion on December 5.”
Leonard ELLERBE, CEO saka Mayweather Promosi
“We’re excited to bring this huge event to Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Desember 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. Ing 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 has been one of the strongest years on record. We have delivered a total of 42 acara, half of which ended in knockouts. Ing Desember 5, I expect this won’t go the distance, salah siji, with these two hard hitters.
“Week after week, year after year, SHOWTIME continues to be the standard of this sport. No one in combat sports is putting on better, or more meaningful fights than us.
“As we enter Gervonta’s 11thfight with SHOWTIME, he has never been down, and he has continued to shine. When other fighters are talking, ‘Tank’ is fighting and selling out arenas.
“’Rolly’ has also never been downed as a pro. He is a hard hitter and is one of the best talents in boxing, and he will be the first to tell you.”
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ABOUT DAVIS VS. ROMERO Davis vs. Romero will see five-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisdefend his WBA Lightweight Championship against hard-hitting, unbeaten lightweight contenderRolando “Rolly” Romerolive on SHOWTIME PPVon Sunday, Desember 5 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Tiket acara urip, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased atAXS.com.
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Atlanta (Juni 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 11thround TKO over the previously-undefeatedMario Barrios to capture the WBA Super Lightweight Championship in the action-packed Premier Boxing Champions event. Watch the stoppageKene.
“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 KOs) and Barrios (26-1, 17 KOs) 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 punches, 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. First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. Wektu mengko, 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, lan nuduhake. 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 punches. Panjenenganipun ndharat 45 persen punches daya kang (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, baby!"
Kanthi kamenangan sing, 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 utawa 15 lawas taun, 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’,” jare 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. He was the better man tonight, but I’ll definitely be back.
“’Tank’ is explosive. He caught me slipping and it’s boxing. Ing mburi dina, one punch can change the fight. That’s exactly what I felt happened. Congrats to him.”
In a back-and-forth co-main event, Langkawi kang Erickson "Hammer" Lubin (23-1, 17 KOs) overcame some adversity to score the most important victory of his career over former unified world championJeison Rosario(20-3-1, 14 KOs). The WBC No. 1-ranked contender at 154 kilogram, Lubin scored a sixth-round KO (1:42) in the WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. Watch Kene.
“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.”
Ing babak katelu, 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. Rosary, 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,” the 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 persen punches daya kang (80/288) lan 20 of his landed punches were to the body. Kanthi menang, Lubin puts himself squarely in the picture for a second world title opportunity.
“I want a shot at the world title next,"Ngandika. “I want everyone at 154 kilogram. 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’sCarlos Adames(20-1, 16 KOs) rose to the occasion, scoring a highlight-reel third-round knockout over the streakingAlexis Salazar(23-4, 9 KOs) in the second fight of the pay-per-view. Ing wektu stoppage ana 2:59 babak katelu. Watch the KOKene.
In the eventful and decisive third round, referee Jim Korb deducted two points from Adames for excessive holding. Nanging, 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, hard-ngengingi Batyr Akhmedov(9-1, 8 KOs) scored a TKO victory over former world championArgenis Mendez (25-7-3, 12 KOs) 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, kebangkrutan 57 body punches, wearing Mendez down as the rounds passed by. The 30-year-old Akhmedov landed 115 saka 306 power punches he threw, while the 34-year-old Mendez landed 84 kang 223 punches daya, including just 13 body connects. Ing wektu stoppage ing, 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, nanging kanggo ora duwe manfaat. It was useless.”
Kanthi menang, 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, Juli 3 ing 9 P.M. ET / 6 p.m. PT ing BANDILA. 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 EPILOGUEpremieres immediately following next week’s live telecast ofColbert vs. Nyambayar. The Emmy® Award-winning seriesALL ACCESSwas 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 team – Emmy®award winning reporter 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). # # #
Liyane, Erickson Lubin and Undercard Fighters Featured On Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV®Event This Saturday, Juni 26, from State Farm Arena in Atlanta Klik Kene kanggo Photos from Amanda Westcott / BANDILA Klik Kenefor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/ Mayweather Promotions Atlanta (Juni 23, 2021) – Four-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davisand undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario "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 blockbusterSHOWTIME PPV®acara.
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.
"[Neighborhoods] 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, utawa 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 kilogram. 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. Aku felt [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 kilogram. "
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.”
“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. Luwih saka tindakan, 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 "Aku rumongso gedhe, 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, Inggris, which was a different setting for me. Aku tresna marang saben kapindho iku. 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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ABOUT 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, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 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 Salazarin 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.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions. 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 “El Azteca” Barrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday
Atlanta, GA (Juni 23, 2021)– Texas personal injury attorneyThomas 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 “El Azteca” Neighborhoods (26-0, 17 KOs). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world championGervonta “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 “El Azteca” Barrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs). Ing SHOWTIME PPV acara utama, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 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,” Said 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 terus. “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.
Ing Maret, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Paling taun, 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.
Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training Atlanta (Juni 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contenderCarlos Adameswill take on Mexico’sAlexis Salazarin a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Juni 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, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased athttps://www.ticketmaster.com.
A native of Comendador, Republik Dominika, Adames (19-1, 15 KOs) 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 KOs) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Mentas, 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 contenderLeduan Barthelemy (16-1-1, 8 KOs) meeting unbeatenViktor Slavinsky(12-0-1, 6 KOs)ing wolung babak super bulu perang, former title challengerAndres Gutierrez(38-2-1, 25 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, unbeaten prospectDalton Brodie(1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeatenTrever Bradshaw(1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospectStacey Selby(2-0, 2 KOs) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.
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ABOUT 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, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 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 Salazarin 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.
The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
