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Toppen i tungvikt Luis Ortiz kämpar mot den tidigare världsmästaren Charles Martin på lördag, Januari 1 i FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event från Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino i Hollywood, Florida

Rubriken av Top Heavyweight Luis Ortiz kämpar mot den tidigare världsmästaren Charles Martin i IBF Heavyweight Titel Eliminator lördag, Januari 1 från Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino i Hollywood, Florida

Med den stigande stjärnan Frank Sanchez som duellerar Puerto Rico-olympiern Carlos Negron i Co-Main Event

Stacked Five-Fight Lineup inkluderar också:
Jonnie Rice vs. Michael Coffie 2
Gerald Washington vs. Ali Eren Demirezen
Viktor Faust vs. Iago Kiladze

Live på FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View till specialpris på $39.99
Biljetter släpps på måndag, November 22 vid 10 a.m. OCH

HOLLYWOOD, FL. (November 17, 2021) – Det nya året kommer att dra igång med en tung vikt, när fem spännande tungviktsmatcher står i centrum på en fullspäckad FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View på nyårsdagen live från Hard Rock Live på Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino i Hollywood, Florida.

Main event kommer att se topp tungviktare Pilatus "In Kong" Ortiz ta sig an tidigare världsmästare Charles Martin i en IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator i 12 omgångar. I co-main event, obesegrad stigande tungviktsstjärna Frank "The Cuban Flash" Sanchez kommer att kvittera mot Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron I en 10-rundan attraktion.

Pay-per-view-sändningen börjar kl 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT och kommer också att se tungviktsutmanare Jonnie Rice och Michael Coffie strid i en revansch om 10 omgångar, tidigare titelutmanare Gerald "The Black Rooster" Washington i en 10-round showdown mot turkiska Olympian Ali Eren Demirezen och obesegrad Viktor Faust vänd Iago Kiladze i en 10-rund attraktion för att öppna pay-per-view.

"Tungviktsboxning är alltid ett måste, och vi kommer att dra igång det nya året med inget annat än titaniska sluggers som vill imponera i FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View-uppgörelser,”Sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. "Det här är en uppsättning av matcher tillgängliga för fansen till ett överkomligt pris av $39.99. Luis Ortiz och Charles Martin är båda bland toppen av den tunga utmanarstegen och kommer att kunna befästa sin position för en världsmästartitel med en vinst i januari 1. En av de mest aktiva stigande tungviktarna, Frank Sanchez kommer att återvända till handling efter en karriärbästa seger i oktober för en tuff duell mot Carlos Negron. Med fem matcher totalt, Nyårsdagen kommer att vara non-stop action med gigantiska dueller som äger rum live på Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino i Hollywood, Florida.”

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Med exceptionell kraft och sublima tekniska färdigheter, Ortiz (32-2, 27 Kos) har legat på topp i tungviktsrankingen i flera år, med sina enda nederlag i minnesvärda tävlingar mot den tidigare långvariga tungviktsmästaren Deontay Wilder. Född i Camaguey, Kuba och tränas av mångårig tränare Herman Caicedo i Miami, Ortiz vann tre matcher mellan Wilder-tävlingarna, besegra Travis Kauffman, Christian Hammer och Razvan Cojanu. Innan den löpningen, Ortiz tog segrar över sådana som Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson och Malik Scott för att bygga upp sitt tungvikts-cv. Senast, Ortiz sprängde Alexander Flores i den första omgången av deras november 2020 ände.

“Jag kan inte vänta med att ge mina fans i södra Florida en fantastisk show på nyårsdagen och vinna ännu en chans till tungviktstiteln,” Said Ortiz. “Charles Martin är en bra fighter, men han står i vägen för mig. Det enda jag tänker på är att komma i ringen och göra ett stort uttalande i den här kampen för att återigen visa varför jag är rädd av tungviktsdivisionen.”

Den 35-årige Martin (28-2-1, 25 Kos) blev mästare i tungvikt i januari 2016 när han vann med TKO mot då obesegrade Vyacheslav Glazkov. Efter att ha förlorat sin titel till Anthony Joshua, Martin har vunnit fem av sina sex senaste matcher, med alla hans vinster inom distansen. Ursprungligen från St. Louis, bor nu i Las Vegas och tränar för närvarande i södra Kalifornien med Manny Robles, Martin studsade tillbaka från ett knappt avgörande nederlag mot Adam Kownacki in 2018 att vinna tre raka segrar, inklusive senast slå ut Gerald Washington i februari 2020.

“Ingen vill slåss mot mig och ingen vill slåss mot Ortiz, så vi kämpar mot varandra,” säger Martin. “Jag ska visa världen i januari 1 varför jag förtjänar en titel. Jag har betalat min avgift och jag vill ha tillbaka mitt bälte. Att slå Ortiz kommer att ta mig ett steg närmare det målet. För att bli tvåfaldig mästare i tungvikt, Jag måste komma förbi Ortiz först, så det är precis vad jag ska göra."

En amatör som sticker ut från sitt hemland Kuba, Sánchez (19-0, 13 Kos) tränar nu i San Diego med topptränaren Eddy Reynoso. 29-åringen har varit upptagen med att ta sig upp i tungviktsrankingen, gjorde tre segrar in 2020 som han fick ett enhälligt beslut över Joey Dawejko och stoppade Brian Howard och Julian Fernandez. Sanchez gjorde senast en karriärs bästa vinst i oktober, släpper tidigare obesegrade Efe Ajagba på väg mot en enhällig domslutsseger.

“Jag är glad över att vara tillbaka så snart efter att ha slagit Agjaba, men arbetet börjar bara,” Said Sanchez. “Det finns mycket mer att göra. Jag tror att jag kommer att bli den första tungviktsmästaren i kubansk historia. Negron är en stark, farlig motståndare. Jag måste vara mitt bästa, men jag är övertygad om att jag kommer att vinna. Jag tror på mitt lag, och mitt team tror på mig. Vi börjar det nya året med att komma till 20-0, förbli upptagen och gör ett starkt argument för en världstitel vid årets slut.”

Den 2008 Puerto Rican Olympian Negron (25-3, 20 Kos) rider en segerserie på fem matcher in i januari 1, inklusive fyra vinster genom stopp. 34-åringen studsade tillbaka från förluster mot Dominic Breazeale och Brian Howard för att sätta ihop sin vinstserie, som inkluderar en mars 2020 knockout över tidigare obesegrade Robert Alfonso. Negron har kämpat professionellt sedan dess 2009 och bor nu i Miami där han tränar tillsammans med Luis Ortiz.

“Det här är en fantastisk möjlighet för mig att vinna över en stark kommande fighter och visa alla vad jag kan,” sa Negron. “Jag tränar hårt och jag har haft bra sparring för att vara redo för allt som Sanchez kommer att ge. Min erfarenhet och förberedelser kommer att vara skillnaden. Jag är extremt motiverad att ge fansen en fantastisk kamp och sätta mig själv i position för att få en världsmästartitel.”

Född i South Carolina och kämpar nu bort från Los Angeles, Ris (14-6-1, 10 Kos) kommer att försöka upprepa en karriärs bästa prestation i revanschen mot Coffie, efter att han stoppade den tidigare obesegrade fightern i den femte omgången i juli. Rice vann sex av sju matcher från 2018 genom 2019 innan ett par förluster i 2020 mot då obesegrade Efe Ajagba och Demsey McKean. I en proffskarriär som går tillbaka till 2014, fläckarna på Rices rekord har alla kommit mot tidigare obesegrade fighters.

“I min sista kamp mot Coffie, Jag gick in dit för att bevisa mig själv och göra det jag hade tränat för att göra,sa Rice. "Det var sjunka eller simma, och jag kom överst. Nu måste jag åka ut dit i januari 1 och visa att det inte var en slump. Det här är en fantastisk scen för mig att visa mina talanger och bevisa att jag är kapabel till stora saker. Jag vill ge fansen en fantastisk prestation och jag vet att Coffie gör detsamma. Missa inte denna kamp.”

Kaffe (12-1, 9 Kos) hoppas kunna återhämta sig från sitt första karriärförlust efter att ha tappat den första matchen mot Rice i juli. En marinkårsveteran som började boxas efter att ha återvänt från utlandet, Coffie imponerade snabbt i tillräckligt många amatörturneringar för att få sparringuppdrag med Deontay Wilder och Adam Kownacki. Han föddes i Bronx, men tränar nu i Orlando, Florida och slog igenom 2020 med tre dominerande stoppsegrar, inklusive knockouts över tidigare obesegrade motståndare Darmani Rock och Luis Pena.

“Jag vill få tillbaka det och göra det till en riktig kamp den här gången mot Jonny Rice,sa Coffie. "Förra gången, Jag var i en situation där jag mötte en del motgångar, och jag var tvungen att ta ett beslut att gå igenom kampen. Jag vet att jag kan kämpa mig igenom motgångar, och i januari 1, Jag kommer att vara redo för hur kampen än går. på januari 1, det blir en kamp.”

Washington (20-4-1, 13 Kos) är en 6-fots-sex tungviktsutmanare som var en tidigare framstående collegefotboll vid University of Southern California och en amerikansk. Marinens veteran. Född i San Jose, Kalifornien, Washington förlorade senast en tävling mot den tidigare tungviktsmästaren Charles Martin i februari 2020. Innan den kampen, Washington hade levererat en knockout av veteranutmanaren Robert Helenius i juli 2019. Washington var obesegrad i sin första 19 proffskamper innan han släppte sin världsutmaning mot Deontay Wilder i februari 2017.

“Jag ser fram emot att kliva tillbaka i ringen den 1 januari,” nämnda Washington. “Jag är redo att gå till jobbet och ta mig tillbaka i position för några stora kamper. Min erfarenhet kommer att vara skillnaden i denna kamp. Det kommer att bli en fantastisk kväll med tungviktsaction!”

EN 2016 Olympian för Turkiet, Demirezen (14-1, 11 Kos) har kämpat ur Hamburg, Tyskland i de professionella leden sedan han blev proffs sent 2016. 31-åringen vann sin första 11 pro slagsmål, inklusive ett stopp i andra omgången av Rad Rashid för att ta en europeisk tungviktstitel i 2018. Demirezen gjorde sitt enda andra U.S. starta 2019, när han blev den första personen att gå distansen mot Efe Ajagba, förlora genom beslut. Sedan det nederlaget, Demirezen har gjort tre raka segrar, senast stoppade Nikola Milacic i mars.

"Jag lärde mig mycket av min förlust mot Ajagba och jag ser fram emot att få en ny chans att boxas i USA", säger Demirezen. "Jag är fortfarande arg över Ajagba-kampen, för jag vet att jag kunde ha vunnit. Jag vill visa nu att jag hör hemma på den här scenen. Jag är stolt över att vara i den här positionen för att visa vad jag kan och jag kommer att göra det bästa av möjligheten.”

Den 29-årige Faust (8-0, 6 Kos) blev proffs i februari 2020 efter en omfattande amatörkarriär som kämpat ut från sitt hemland Svitlovodsk, Ukraina. Faust slog ut sina fyra första motståndare, innan han vann dominerande domslut i sex och åtta omgångar. Efter en knockout i första omgången över tidigare obesegrade Jacek Piatek i maj, Faust gjorde sitt U.S. debut i oktober, släppte Mike Marshall två gånger på väg mot en TKO-seger i tredje omgången.

"Jag är verkligen exalterad över att vara tillbaka och slåss i USA. igen den 1 januari”, sa Faust. "Jag har blivit varmt välkomnad och att slåss vid staten känns redan som mitt vardagsrum. Jag älskar atmosfären. Det här är en fantastisk chans att visa mig själv i denna pay-per-view-show mot en motståndare av mycket hög kvalitet. Jag kommer inte att göra fansen besviken när jag kliver in i ringen."

Kiladze (27-5-1, 19 Kos) återvände till vinstkolumnen i september, med en knockoutseger över Mathew McKinney. Sedan han började slåss i staten på heltid 2017, Kiladzes förluster har kommit mot de bästa tungviktarna Adam Kownacki, Michael Hunter, Efe Ajagba och Joe Joyce, som idrottade en kombinerad 45-1 rekord på väg in i matcherna mot Kiladze. Ursprungligen från Georgia och kämpar nu bort från Los Angeles, Kiladze äger en 2019 oavgjort mot då obesegrade Robert Alfonso och vann sex raka matcher emellan 2014 och 2018.

"Jag kommer att vara redo på fight night och jag kommer att vara fokuserad," sa Kiladze. "Jag är tacksam för möjligheten och att träna hårt för att göra en bra prestation och lämna ringen med en seger."

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TONY HARRISON VS. JERMELL CHARLO II FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & BILDER

WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Continue Heated Rivalry Before Rematch This Saturday, December 21 Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes From Toyota Arena in Ontario, Kalifornien

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ONTARIO, Calif. (December 19, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight Champion Tony “Superdåligt” Harrison och tidigare världsmästare Jermell Charlo continued their war of words Thursday at the final press conference before they rematch this Saturday, December 21 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Toyota Arena in Ontario, Kalifornien.

The press conference also featured heavyweight sensation Flygblad and Georgia’sIago Kiladze, who meet in the 10-round co-feature, mer 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas och Mexikos Rene Tellez Giron, who battle in an eight-round lightweight fight that opens the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Toyota Arena:

TONY HARRISON

I’m hungrier now because of the layoff since the first fight. It hasn’t affected my mindset for one moment. Sparring has been intense for me. That’s where I got the rust off. I was pushed every day with guys trying to knock me out, just like he’s going to try to do.

Nothing about me is fake. Everything I say, I do it. It comes from my heart. The beef between us is real when it comes to my eyes. I don’t like anything about him. The tables turned after what he did right after the first fight. I’m a humble beast and he woke me up.

I trained in Florida because I needed to be hungry again. I made the changes for me. I was out a year and I had to get mentally correct. He woke me up. I didn’t need to be in Detroit, they know I’m the champ. Now I’m ready to beat you again on Saturday.

I had three judges who said I won, so I don’t think I have to change anything in my game plan. Jag är glad. I don’t care about what him and his team is telling him. I don’t have to do anything different.

He had 12 rounds and never rocked me, never stumbled me. He gave me everything he has. The same Jermell that you have seen in every fight is the same you’ll see Saturday.

We’re here once again and once again I’m going to exactly what I have to do. This is what needs to be done to him. I love everything about this. I love everything about the talking, the back and forth, and all the noise.

Jermell knocked out Jorge Cota, so he’s back on top right? I’m going to humble him again, det är mitt jobb. I’m going to ease him of his pain. He acts like he’s the strongest guy in the world, but he’s up against an animal.

I just have to be myself and win again. He can’t handle someone who’s himself. I’m rattling him every five seconds. I just have to throw the 1-2 off of that and we’re good.

Jermell Charlo

He talks a lot but he has to see me Saturday night. You’re going to get the same thing I gave to Jorge Cota. He just gave me more time getting out of the fight in June. I’m much stronger, much better and much faster now.

I’m a fighter who lives and learns. I know how to progress. It’s okay for me, because I understand how to go down and come back up. When I come back, I come back way harder. They made the true champ come out of me.

They know he’s not on my level. They know what I possess and what I do. Him not liking me has nothing to do with what I’m going to do Saturday.

Nothing he’s said has gotten under my skin. It’s unbelievable to think that you could get inside another man’s head who gets in the ring and puts it all on the line for this.

He will get what he deserves. I’m a man of my word and everyone knows what I do. I’m ‘Mr. Keep Running Your Mouth.’ Detta är vad jag gör.

I want to knock him out and I’m going to knock him out. I’m going to set up the right shots. I’m going to set up what he’s not going to see. I’m going to show you how to take the belt.

All I know is that I’m ready to fight. He’s all hype. The only thing fake about him is that injury he put up to get out of the rematch, but we’re here now so its whatever. I’m going to crush him.

EFE AJAGBA

I know he has experience and he’s lost to a few good fighters. I’m going to stick to my game plan and I look forward to showing it to everyone on Saturday night

I have to test him with my jab and see how he reacts. He has movement and has good experience. I’m going to let him get tired and find my spots. I can’t wait to get in there.

We worked really hard in training camp and I know that I’m getting better every day. This is a good test for me and a good opponent who will make me use what we’ve worked on in training.

Iago Kiladze

I know that’s he’s a strong young fighter, but he doesn’t have experience like me. I have more fights and more tough fights. I think that he’s going to try to come forward, but I’ve worked really hard to stop him.

I’ve worked on my power and I will show it on Saturday night. I believe in myself and I’m going to show everything I’ve worked on in training camp.

We’re going to take what we’ve been working on in training and bring it into the fight. We know what he’s uncomfortable with and we’re going to take advantage of it.

KARLOS BALDERAS

I’m an Olympian for a reason. I’ve faced the best since I was 15. This is a great opportunity for me and I’m going to make the most of it. He knows what’s coming Saturday night.

I’ve been here before and I’m ready to make a splash. 2020 is my year to shine. I’m ready or the big names. I know what I’m here to do.

He’s a rugged fighter who comes forward and brings the fight. I’m too experienced for him though. Till slut, my talent is going to speak for itself. We can say what we want up here, but my talent will speak for itself.

RENE TELLEZ GIRON

The only loss I had was a fight I believe I won, but you always learn from a fight. Balderas is a good fighter and I respect him, but he’s in for a war.

I’ve been in tough fights everywhere so I know what it will be like Saturday. He’s quick in the ring and I’ve watched video on him, but it’s nothing that I won’t be able to overcome.

I know what he can do and I know that I have everything I need to get this victory. I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity and I know that we’re going to steal the show Saturday.

Top Prospect & 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas Takes on Rene Tellez Giron in Televised Opener of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes in Primetime Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. OCH

Preceding FOX PBC Fight Night is FS1 PBC Fight Night Featuring Unbeaten Featherweight Jhack Tepora Battling Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon in Co-Feature of Telecast Beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. OCH

ONTARIO, Calif. (December 17, 2019) – Sensational 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas tar på MexikosRene Tellez Giron in an eight-round lightweight match as the opener of FOX PBC Fight Night live in primetime and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. OCH.

Former champion Guillermo Rigondeaux was scheduled to take on Liborio Solis in the co-feature of the FOX PBC Fight Night card, but that match has been postponed until a later date.

Balderas vs. Giron will serve as the opening attraction to the show that is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionTony Harrisonoch tidigare mästareJermell Charlo that also featuresFlygblad tar påIago Kiladze in a 10-round heavyweight showdown in the co-feature.

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One of the most highly regarded prospects from the 2016 US. Olympic team, Balderas (9-0, 8 Kos) returns for an eight-round lightweight affair to close out 2019. The 23-year-old from Santa Maria, California has won his last five fights by stoppage, including three already in 2019. His most recent outing saw him stop Robert Frankel in July. He will be opposed by the 20-year-old Giron (13-1, 7 Kos), who fights out of Queretaro, Mexico and is looking to rebound from a decision loss to unbeaten Michel Rivera in June.

Preceding FOX PBC Fight Night, undefeated Filipino featherweight contenderDeborah Jhack will battle rugged former title challengerOscar Escandon in a 10-round bout in the co-feature of FS1 PBC Fight Night at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. ET.Hugo Centeno, Jr.will take onJuan Macias Montiel in a 10-round middleweight main event of the telecast that also features super welterweight prospectRaymond Guajardo vänd Donnis Reed in a four-rounder in the televised opener.

Fighting out of Cebu City, Filippinerna, Tepora (23-0, 17 Kos) will enter the ring for the second time in the U.S. december 21, after making a successful U.S. debut against Jose Luis Gallegos in June. The 24-year-old will take on Colombia’s Escandon (25-5, 17 Kos), who fights for the first time since a loss to Brandon Figueroa last year at the same arena in Ontario. Escandon is a former interim titlist at featherweight and challenged Gary Russell Jr. for the featherweight championship in 2017.

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BRANDON FIGUEROA KNOCKS OUT OSCAR ESCANDON IN FINAL ROUND IN PBC ON FS1 & FOX DEPORTES MAIN EVENT FROM CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ARENA IN ONTARIO

Joe Joyce Makes Impression Against Iago Kiladze in U.S. Debut; Both Joey Spencer and

Efe Ajagba Knock Out Opponents in First Rounds of Respective Fights;
Stephen Fulton Dominates German Meraz in TV Opener
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Ontario, Calif. (Sju. 30) – In a marathon night of fights, Southern California fans were treated to performances in a variety of weight classes headlined by Brandon Figueroa (17-0-0, 12 Kos) av Weslaco, TX against Columbian Oscar Escandon (25-5-0, 17 Kos) in an action-packed 10-round super bantamweight bout that ended with a knockout by the young prospect Figueroa in the final round live on FS1 and FOX Deportes from Citizens Business Bank Arena.

 

 

 

Both Figueroa and Escandon picked up the pace early as they went toe-to-toe battling in an entertaining fight from the first bell. Figueroa, who typically fights at a distance, wanted to make a statement that he isn’t afraid to fight on the inside. An accidental head butt caused a large cut over the left eye of Figueroa, as blood poured the remainder of the fight. The combatants continued to throw high volumes of punches throughout the bout, but Figueroa remained more accurate and active as Escandon did his best to stay strong. In the tenth and final round, Figueroa sealed the win with a powerful combination that ended in a right upper cut to Escandon’s chin, sending him to the canvas rendering him unable to stand at minute 1:42.

 

 

 

Escandon is tough. He is short and it was hard to get to the body,” Said Figueroa. “I can fight both inside and outside, but his size did matter. I had to get in there and he wasn’t backing up. I was ready for this fight. Opportunities like this don’t come often so I had to take it and run with it. I have been training all summer and I am ready to take a few days off and get right back to it.

 

 

 

I knew Figueroa was good, but I was surprised at how tough he was,” said Escandon. “Everyone can get caught with a punch. I wasn’t tired. Jag fastnade. I am okay. I am going to keep going.

 

 

 

The co-main event saw British Silver Medalist Joe Joyce (6-0, 6 Kos) make his U.S. debut in a heavyweight fight domnation against Iago Kiladze (26-4-0, 18 Kos) Georgiens. Thirty seconds into the second round, Joyce sent Kiladze through the ropes with a flurry of right hands. Kiladze recovered and fought back, surviving the remainder of the round. He entered the third throwing everything he could, but Joyce hit him with a hard hook to the body forcing him to the canvas again. The fight ended in the with 41 seconds to go in the fifth round as Joyce landed a hard left hook to Kiladze’s body knocking him out.

 

 

 

It is great to be here,” said Joyce. “I started training in the United States because it was the best way to start my career here,” said Joyce. “It is great to have my sixth win here and I look forward to getting in the ring again soon. I think I made a great impression here tonight and I just want to continue that streak.

 

 

 

Also featured on the card was fast-rising star Joey Spencer (5-0, 5 Kos) of Union City, Calif. Against Cory Macon (0-3-0) of Durham, NC in a four-round middleweight bout. The 18-year-old Spencer, with dreams to become the youngest American with a world title, went to work immediately, going to the body of Macon. He continued to attack the body, but with a hard left hook, he sent Macon to the canvas, ending the fight just inside round number one at minute 2:36.

 

 

 

I stay active and stay in the gym. It keeps me focused and ready,” said Spencer. “My goal is to become a world champion by age 20. Fans need to keep an eye on me and my career because I am here to stay.

 

 

 

Flygblad (7-0-0, 6 Kos) faced Nick Jones (7-1-0, 5 Kos) of Okmulgee, OK in a six-round heavyweight fight that didn’t even last one round. With a hard right hand, Ajagba sent Jones to the canvas with a devastating knockout in 2:25 av den första.

 

 

 

Now we know why my last opponent walked out of the ring. He was afraid that was going to happen to him,” said Ajagba. “I watched tape of Jones and I knew he was slow. I was ready to attack the minute I got into the ring. I want anyone that my management will put in front of me. Jag är redo. I prepared for six rounds and I can’t wait to get back in the ring.

 

 

 

In a televised swing bout, young prospect Jose Balderas (5-0-0) of Santa Maria, Calif. was tested by Mexican Ivan Martino (3-3-0, 3 Kos) i en bantamvikt, but was able to get his shots off, connected with several left hooks to Martino’s body.

 

 

 

He is a strong guy and he kept coming, but we were ready for it,” said Balderas. “I think I got the rounds he needed. I have been improving since my first fight. I am going to keep learning and keep growing.

 

 

 

Stephen Fulton (14-0-0, 6 Kos) of the fighting city of Philadelphia faced German Meraz (61-50-2, 38 Kos) of Mexico opened the telecast in a scheduled eight-round featherweight fight. Fulton, who took this fight with 72 timmar’ varsel, used his jab throughout the and dominated every round. In the first minute of the eighth and final round, Fulton knocked Meraz down, setting up the win. Till slut, the judges ruled the bout a unanimous decision.

 

 

 

I wasn’t worried about taking the fight on such short notice,” said Fulton. “I knew I was going to dominate. I might have prepared for someone else, but that didn’t matter. I have the experience to be able to adjust. He could have had 100 fights or five fights and I would have bene ready. I want Brandon Figueroa next.

 

To kick off the night, FS1 and FOX Deportes broadcasted a slate of preliminary fights. Below please find the results of those exciting match-up:

 

 

 

Jesse Rodriguez of Los Angeles (7-0-0, 4 Kos) won via unanimous decision against Edwin Reyes of Las Vegas (8-4-3, 5 Kos) in an eight-round light flyweight bout.

 

 

 

British light heavyweight Kody Davies (7-0-0, 6 Kos) defeated Jerhed Fenderson (4-7-0, 2 Kos) of Las Vegas via unanimous decision.

 

 

 

In his professional debut, Oscar Juarez of Brownsville TX, defeated Matt Gaver (0-2-0) av Bakersfield, Calif. via unanimous decision in a six-round super lightweight bout.

 

 

 

Arnold Alejandro of Dallas (8-0-0, 7 Kos) defeated Francisco Camacho (7-9-1, 3 Kos) of Matamoros, Mexico via fifth round knockout in a featherweight fight scheduled for six rounds.

 

 

 

To open the night of fights at Citizens Business Bank Arena, former world champion James DeGale (25-2-1, 15 Kos) defeated Fidel Moterrosa (39-19-1, 31 Kos) via third round KO.

 

 

 

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Fans kan leva strömma slagsmålen på Fox Sports -appen, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, eller anslutna enheter inklusive Apple TV, Android TV, Eld TV, Xbox One och Roku. Dessutom, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.

 

 

 

 

 

För mer information besök www.premierboxingchampions.comhttp://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage och www.foxdeportes.com.

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Premier Boxing Champions Prelims Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes Feature Undefeated Rising Prospects in Action This Sunday, September 30 from Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California Beginning at 7:30 p.m. OCH / 4:30 p.m. PT

Jesse Rodriguez vs. Edwin ReyesFlyweights
Arnold Alejandro vs. Francisco CamachoFeatherweights
Kody Davies vs. Quinton RankinLight Heavyweights
& the Pro Debut of Amateur Standout Omar Juarez!

ONTARIO, SÅSOM. (September 28, 2018) – Premier Boxning Champions action will begin with Prelims live on FS1 and FOX Deportes this Sunday, September 30 as undefeated prospects look to show off their skills in exciting matchups beginning at 7:30 p.m. OCH / 4:30 p.m. PT från Citizens Business Bank Arena i Ontario, Kalifornien.

 

 

 

The lineup of fights leading up to the main card, also on FS1 and FOX Deportes, will see Jesse Rodriguez ta på sig Edwin Reyes in an eight-round flyweight showdown while Arnold Alejandro strider Francisco Camacho i en sex-rund fjäder attraktion. Prelims also features Kody Davies squaring-off against Quinton Rankin in eight rounds of light heavyweight action and the pro debut of amateur standout Omar Juarez när han möter Matt Gaver in a four-round super lightweight contest.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

 

 

 

The event is headlined by unbeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa battling rugged veteran Oscar Escandon mer 2016 OS-silvermedaljören Joe Joyce vänd Iago Kiladze i en tung attraktion. Coverage begins at 9:00 p.m. OCH / 6:00 p.m. PT and includes a trio of rising prospects in separate showdowns as Nigerian Olympian Flygblad steps in for a heavyweight bout, sensational prospect Joey Spencer competes in a super welterweight match and Stephen Fulton looks to remain unbeaten in a featherweight fight.

 

 

 

The 18-year-old Rodriguez (6-0, 4 Kos) turned pro last year with four victories before adding two more triumphs in 2018. The Los Angeles-native will be opposed by the 31-year-old Reyes (8-3-3, 5 Kos) out of Las Vegas Nevada who most recently fought to a draw against once-beaten Jesus Soler in July.

 

Alejandro (7-0, 6 Kos) enters this fight on a six-fight knockout streak after winning a decision in his pro debut back in 2016. The 22-year-old Dallas-native looks for his third victory of the year when he goes up against 25-year-old Francisco Camacho (7-8-1, 3 Kos) out of Tamaulipas, Mexiko.

 

 

 

Representing his native Wales in the United Kingdom, Davies (7-0, 3 Kos) has been busy in 2018, racking up five wins including his first six-round victory. The 24-year-old will make his U.S. debut on Sunday as he faces the 31-year-old Rankin (12-5-2, 9 Kos) who fights out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

 

 

After a stellar amateur career, the 19-year-old Juarez will step into the ring for the first time as a pro on September 30. He fights out of the Brownsville-area of Texas and is a motivational speaker for kids in the area while also attending the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. He will be opposed by the 20-year-old Gaver (0-1) out of Bakersfield, Kalifornien.

 

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Fans kan leva strömma slagsmålen på Fox Sports -appen, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, eller anslutna enheter inklusive Apple TV, Android TV, Eld TV, Xbox One och Roku. Dessutom, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.

 

 

 

För mer information besök www.premierboxingchampions.comhttp://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage och www.foxdeportes.com.

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Undefeated Featherweight Contender Brandon Figueroa Takes on Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions Action This Sunday, September 30 Live on FS1 & FOX Sports

Stacked Night to Feature 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Joyce Battling Iago Kiladze from Citizens Business Bank Arena in
Ontario, Kalifornien
Mer! Undefeated Prospects Efe Ajagba, Joey Spencer &
Stephen Fulton Enter the Ring in Separate Attractions
Med början vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

ONTARIO, SÅSOM. (September 26, 2018) – Unbeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa takes on rugged veteran Oscar Escandon i 10-round main event av Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes denna söndag, September 30 from Citizen’s Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Kalifornien.

 

 

 

John Molina, Jr, who was scheduled to be in the main event, will be rescheduled to return to the ring soon. And former welterweight champion Victor Ortiz, who was slated to face Molina, will no longer be on the card.

 

 

 

Televised täckning börjar på 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature 2016 OS-silvermedaljören Joe Joyce vänd Iago Kiladze i en 10-runda tungvikt attraktion.

 

 

 

The exciting night of fights will also see rising unbeaten prospects enter the ring as 2016 nigerianska Olympian Flygblad (6-0, 5 Kos) steps in for a six-round heavyweight bout, sensational super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (4-0, 4 Kos) competes in a four-round match and featherweight prospect Stephen Fulton(13-0, 6 Kos) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round match.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Figueroa (16-0, 11 Kos), the brother of former lightweight world champion Omar Figueroa, Jr, continues to climb the ladder in the featherweight division with a step up match against the tough former title challenger Escandon. The 21-year-old out of Weslaco, Texas was busy last year as he won all four of his matches and he has logged two knockout victories this year, beating Giovanni Delgado in March and Luis Roy Suarez Cruz in his last fight on August 4, with three of those six wins coming on FS1 and FOX Deportes.

 

 

 

The 34-year-old Escandon (25-4, 17 Kos), who fought in the 2004 Olympian for Colombia, is a hardnosed veteran from Ibague, Colombia looking to rebound from two tough losses to Tugstsogt Nyambayar on May 26 on FS1 and WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. i 2017.

 

 

 

A 6-foot-6 heavyweight, Joyce (5-0, 5 Kos) won the silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as a super heavyweight from Great Britain and now trains in Big Bear, California with Abel Sanchez. The 32-year-old from London turned pro in 2017 and has been on a knockout roll since. Joyce, whose nickname is ‘Juggernaut,’ has ended four of his five fights inside of two rounds. He scored a first-round KO victory over Ivica Bacurin in his last fight on June 15.

 

Kiladze (26-3, 18 Kos) is an experienced veteran who will test Joyce early in his young career. The 32-year-old out of Ukraine who now lives in Los Angeles and will be looking to rebound from back-to-back losses to Michael Hunter and Adam Kownacki. Before those losses he had put together a six-match win streak.

 

 

 

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Fans kan leva strömma slagsmålen på Fox Sports -appen, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, eller anslutna enheter inklusive Apple TV, Android TV, Eld TV, Xbox One och Roku. Dessutom, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.

 

 

 

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Victor Ortiz vs. John Molina Jr. Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes & Bilder

Ortiz vs. Molina Jr. Headlines Premier Boxing Champions Action
Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday, September 30 från
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.
Klicka HÄR for Photos from Luis Mejia/Ringstar Sports

LOS ANGELES (September 20, 2018) – Former welterweight world championVictor Ortiz och slagkraftiga John Molina Jr. showed off their skills at a media workout Thursday as they prepare to face off Sunday, September 30 i den viktigaste händelsen i Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes live from Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Kalifornien.

 

 

 

Den telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas, who was in attendance at Thursday’s workout and faces New Mexico’s Jose Salinas, along with his brother Jose Balderas, who competes on the non-televised portion of the card.

 

 

 

The stacked night of PBC action on FS1 and FOX Deportes will also see unbeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa taking on rugged veteran Oscar Escandon i en 10-runda bout, 2016 British Olympian Joe Joyce slåss Iago Kiladze in an eight-round heavyweight attraction and rising unbeaten prospects Flygblad och Joey Spencer in separate showdowns.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

 

 

 

Here is what the participants at the media event had to say Thursday from Fortune Gym in Los Angeles:

 

VICTOR ORTIZ

 

 

 

“John Molina Jr. is a warrior, and it’s going to be two warriors on fight night. This is another chance for me to do what I love to do and what I have the most passion in the world for.

 

 

 

You have to keep that fire burning inside you to keep competing in this sport. You have to go in there 100 Mil per timme. This is a sport and I’m going in there to destroy him, then we can go have lunch after.

 

 

 

I have lots of respect for Molina, but this is still boxing. He’s in my way right now and I’m going to knock him out of the way.

 

 

 

I have one big task ahead of me and that’s John Molina Jr. september 30. I can’t focus on anyone else out there, as much as I may want to fight them. I have a tremendous challenge in front of me.

 

 

 

I don’t feel that I have the size advantage. Molina is a big guy. I’m not too small or anything, but at the end of the day we’re going to have a good dance in that ring and there’s going to be no excuses.

 

 

 

I’m working hard each day in camp to be ready for September 30. Whatever the coaches have been asking of me, I’ve been there and delivered.

 

JOHN MOLINA JR.

 

 

 

I know that Victor is going to be himself in there. We’re both veterans who have been been down this road before. He’s coming to win and that’s what excites me. I think everyone watching is going to get a treat on September 30.

 

 

 

Victor is probably the physically bigger guy because he’s been at welterweight longer, but I think I carry the weight well. I’ve always been big for my weight classes so I think it will fit perfectly.

 

 

 

Training is what I do. I’ve been down this road before so it’s really just built into my system to get in the gym and work hard. Everything has been going great. We’re on track with some hard work ahead to be ready for fight night.

 

 

 

Victor deserves my undivided attention and he has it. Especially for this fight. He is a big strong guy who hits hard for 147-pounds. I never pick the easy guy when I move up in weight. My first fight at 140 was Lucas Matthysse and I expect fireworks for this fight as well.

 

 

 

My ability to bounce back and deal with adversity in the ring is all about mindset. When I’m in that ring, I’m just 100 percent focused on doing what I have to do for my family. I’ve been blessed by boxing. I put it all on the line.

 

 

 

I know I have to go through the fire every time I get into the ring. If I didn’t think that I’d be fooling myself. You can say what you want about Victor, but he’s always been in exciting fights and I’m going to have to deal with that style on September 30.

 

KARLOS BALDERAS

 

 

 

I envision myself going out there and breaking down my opponent little by little. I think we’ve kept the same kind of training going, but me and my brother are much more comfortable as pros now, so it’s gotten even more productive.

 

 

 

I’m excited to keep working and getting my rounds in, while also having fun with this job I’m blessed to have. I’m not planning to let this fight go the distance and I’m going to take the opportunity to end it when I see it.

 

 

 

Me and my brother both believe that the fight is really won in the gym. By the time you get up into the ring, it’s just sparring really. That helps me stay relaxed and focused on the work I’m there to do and not worried about anything going on around me.

 

JOSE BALDERAS

 

 

 

I feel great going into this fight. I’ve learned a lot from each time I’ve gotten into the ring and I’m going to take that into this next fight to put on my best performance.

 

 

 

My goal is always to go out there and be great. I’m ready to break my opponent down and do what I have to do.

 

 

 

It’s exciting to be on the same card as my brother again. We definitely are still invested in each other’s fights. Hopefully we can each take care of business and be able to be there cheering each other on.

 

RICHARD SCHAEFER, Ordförande & VD för Ringstar Sports

 

 

 

It’s refreshing to see the level of respect from Ortiz and Molina. This is an extremely evenly matched fight with no clear favorite. These are fighters who can create a memorable night. It’s the perfect example of how styles make fights.

 

 

 

Both of these men know how to entertain and are must-see television every time they step into the ring. Now they’re fighting each other and it’s got war written all over it. The fans watching on Sunday night and here in Ontario are in for a treat.

 

 

 

I’m excited to see the continued development of Karlos Balderas on September 30. He is quickly making an impression throughout the sport and I believe he’s going to prove that he can live up to the promise in the not too distant future. Sunday will be another step toward what he can really accomplish.

 

 

 

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Fans kan leva strömma slagsmålen på Fox Sports -appen, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, eller anslutna enheter inklusive Apple TV, Android TV, Eld TV, Xbox One och Roku. Dessutom, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.

 

 

 

För mer information besök www.premierboxingchampions.comhttp://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage och www.foxdeportes.com.

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Victor Ortiz vs. John Molina Jr. Los Angeles Media Luncheon Quotes & Bilder

Ortiz vs. Molina Jr. Headlines Premier Boxing Champions Action
Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday, September 30 från
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.
Klicka HÄR for Photos from Luis Mejia/Ringstar Sports

 

LOS ANGELES (September 4, 2018) – Former welterweight world champion Victor Ortiz and hard-hitting former title challenger John Molina Jr. spoke with media in Los Angeles Tuesday at a luncheon to discuss their upcoming showdown headlining Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Söndag, September 30 från Citizens Business Bank Arena i Ontario, Kalifornien.

 

 

 

Joining them at the press conference and competing in televised action on FS1 and FOX Deportes were 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Joyce och tunga Iago Kiladze, who meet in an eight-round showdown, plus rising unbeaten prospect Karlos Balderas, who steps into the ring for a six-round attraction.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

 

 

 

Televised täckning börjar på 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also features Uubeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa taking on rugged veteran Oscar Escandon och 2016 nigerianska Olympian Flygblad returning to the ring in a six-round heavyweight fight.

 

 

 

Here is what the participants had to say Tuesday from the Palm Restaurant Downtown Los Angeles:

 

VICTOR ORTIZ, Tidigare Welterweight världsmästare

 

 

 

“John Molina Jr. is an amazing warrior just like myself. He’s got a huge heart and he’s not going to back down and neither will I. Det kommer att bli en stor kamp.

 

 

 

John and I have known each other for many years. I’m not one to bad mouth anybody, but especially this guy. We’re in this to go to war on September 30. I fight violently and I can’t change that. I hope at the end of the day it gives people a fun showdown.

 

 

 

I’m happy to be back in this position as the main event and for it to be in Southern California is even better. I’m humbled to have this opportunity.

 

 

 

I still feel strong and powerful and I’m not going to waste this time I have to still compete at the highest level. I’m ready to go out there and put on another war for the fans.

 

 

 

“John Molina Jr. actually told me at the Mayweather vs. McGregor press conference that he was moving up to 147 and I better get out of the way, so it’s funny now that we’re facing-off. We have a lot of mutual respect for each other. It doesn’t change anything though, we’re going to go out there and give it our all.

 

JOHN MOLINA JR., Tidigare VM-titel Challenger

 

 

 

I’m grateful to Victor Ortiz and his team for accepting this challenge. We have nothing but respect for each other. My only prediction is that September 30 is going to be two guys coming to win and two guys refusing to go home with a loss.

 

 

 

I know that Victor is going to be up in my face and that’s exactly my style and how I like to fight. It’s got all the makings of an all-action brawl.

 

 

 

In this business we have to fight people we know very well. This is how we feed our families so we take it extremely seriously. I know we’re both going to be prepared and the best man will win.

 

 

 

Every time I get into the ring it’s a war. My way of boxing has always been to fight the toughest guys and Victor is certainly no slouch. Han är en enorm kämpe. He’s explosive and it’s going to make it a great fight.

 

 

 

In a fight like this you’re going to have fireworks. Victor is a big, strong guy who’s coming to win. He wants to get back to the mountain top. But there’s no quit in me. That’s the intrigue for this fight. Can I out will him? We’ll find out on September 30.

 

 

 

Every fight that I’ve had, has been my biggest fight. Everyone knows that I leave everything in the ring. Every fighter says that, but if you’ve ever watched my fights you know it’s the truth. It’s going be the same thing on September 30.

 

JOE JOYCE, Unbeaten Heavyweight Prospect

 

 

 

I have a plan, and a goal to get where I want to be to win a world title. I’ve settled into Big Bear to train and it’s like my second home. I’m looking forward to making my U.S. debut on September 30.

 

 

 

I’m going to show the American fans my style and put on a really good show and a strong performance. Stay tuned and watch my progression here in the U.S., because I’m going to be heavyweight champion of the world.

 

 

 

I’ve looked at Kiladze’s record and he has a good knockout percentage and he has a lot of good experience. He’s a strong guy but I’m just going to have to look a little more closely and work out his strengths and weaknesses and capitalize on that.

 

 

 

I have a lot of really good sparring up in Big Bear for the next couple weeks and it’s going to get me ready for September 30. It’s a different structure and tempo in Big Bear than it was in the UK. It took a bit of time to adjust but now I feel comfortable and I feel like I fit into the group of boxers we have there. I see myself progressing and getting even stronger.

 

Iago Kiladze, Heavyweight fighting out of Los Angeles

 

 

I have a very good and strong opponent but I am in great shape and I’ve had an incredible training camp. I’m ready to go and I know I’m going to come out with the victory.

 

 

 

Los Angeles is my adopted home and I love being able to fight here with those close to me watching. It’s going to give me more motivation to win this fight and help once fight week comes.

 

 

 

I don’t worry too much about what my opponent has accomplished but I am mostly preparing myself to be my best. My team will have a great plan to guide me to this win on September 30.

 

KARLOS BALDERAS, Unbeaten Super Lightweight Prospect

 

 

 

I’m really focused right now on finishing 2018 strong so I can pick it right back up in 2019. I’m going to continue to take my time and move forward, but I have my eye on a world title. My brother Jose Balderas will also be on the card, so we’re looking to both put on a show for everyone watching.

 

 

 

I’ve been getting better at controlling my emotions in the ring. Me and my brother get mentally prepared in camp so that when we get to the fight, it’s really just another day.

 

 

 

We’re just going to continue working and growing and building up our fan base step-by-step. We might start fighting on different cards down the road, but for now we enjoy fighting on the same night.

 

 

 

I don’t think it will be too long until I start moving my up the cards until eventually I’m the main event. I want to close this year strong so that in 2019 I’m in a position to get even closer to a title shot.

 

RICHARD SCHAEFER, Ordförande & VD för Ringstar Sports

 

 

 

This fight between Victor Ortiz and John Molina Jr. is a great cherry on top to a great month for the sport of boxing. This is an all-action brawl that will be toe-to-toe. That’s what the fight fans want to see and that’s what we are going to get.

 

 

 

This card is absolutely loaded. It is full of young talent and experienced fighters who are sure to put on a great night of action for the fans at Citizens Business Bank Arena.

 

 

 

I know that Karlos Balderas and Joe Joyce are fired up to have this chance to perform on this platform and I believe the fans are going to be in for a real treat. For Joe it’s a debut in the U.S. that gives him a chance to make a big first impression. Both of these guys are absolutely ready to step into the spotlight.

 

 

 

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Fans kan leva strömma slagsmålen på Fox Sports -appen, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, eller anslutna enheter inklusive Apple TV, Android TV, Eld TV, Xbox One och Roku. Dessutom, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.

 

 

 

För mer information besök www.premierboxingchampions.comhttp://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage och www.foxdeportes.com.

Följ på TwitterPremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @Ringstar, @ FS1, FOXDeportes OchSwanson_Comm och bli ett fan på Facebook påwww.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, och www.facebook.com/foxdeportes.Höjdpunkter finns påwww.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC on FS1 & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, finaste öl.

Undefeated Featherweight Contender Brandon Figueroa & 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Joyce Enter the Ring in Separate Matches That Highlight Undercard Action Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

Söndag, September 30 Live on FS1 & FOX Deportes from
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Kalifornien
Mer! 2016 Olympians Karlos Balderas and Efe Ajagba Continue Their Rise Along with Sensational Super Welterweight Prospect
Joey Spencer
Former Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz Clashes with
Hard-Hitting John Molina, Jr. in the Main Event

 

ONTARIO, KALIFORNIEN (September 4, 2018) – Unbeaten featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa takes on rugged veteran Oscar Escandon i en 10-runda bout och 2016 British Olympian Joe Joyce strider Iago Kiladze in an eight-round heavyweight attraction in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes action Sunday, September 30 från Citizens Business Bank Arena i Ontario, Kalifornien.

 

 

 

Den telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also see 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas (6-0, 5 Kos) continue his rise in the lightweight ranks in a six-round match and 2016 nigerianska Olympian Flygblad (6-0, 5 Kos) returning to the ring in a six-round heavyweight fight. Sensational super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (4-0, 4 Kos) steps in for his fifth fight this year in a four-round bout.

 

 

 

Former welterweight champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (36-6-3, 25 Kos) clashes with hard-hitting brawler John Molina, Jr. (30-7, 24 Kos) in a 12-round welterweight battle that promises plenty of action and fireworks in the main event.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

 

Figueroa (16-0, 11 Kos), the brother of former lightweight world champion Omar Figueroa, Jr, continues to climb the ladder in the featherweight division with a step up match against the tough former title challenger Escandon. The 21-year-old out of Weslaco, Texas was busy last year as he won all four of his matches and he has logged two knockout victories this year, beating Giovanni Delgado in March and Luis Roy Suarez Cruz in his last fight on August 4.

 

 

 

The 34-year-old Escandon (25-4, 17 Kos), who fought in the 2004 Olympian for Colombia, is a hardnosed veteran from Ibague, Colombia looking to rebound from two tough losses to Tugstsogt Nyambayar on May 26 on FS1 and WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. i 2017.

 

 

 

A 6-foot-6 heavyweight, Joyce (5-0, 5 Kos) won the silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as a super heavyweight from Great Britain. The 32-year-old from London turned pro in 2017 and has been on a knockout roll since. Joyce, whose nickname is ‘Juggernaut,’ has ended four of his five fights inside of two rounds. He scored a first-round KO victory over Ivica Bacurin in his last fight on June 15.

 

Kiladze (26-3, 18 Kos) is an experienced veteran who will test Joyce early in his young career. The 32-year-old out of Ukraine who now lives in Los Angeles and will be looking to rebound from back-to-back losses to Michael Hunter and Adam Kownacki. Before those losses he had put together a six-match win streak.

 

 

 

The 22-year-old Balderas (6-0, 5 Kos), a first-generation Mexican-American, competed on the U.S. Olympic boxing team in the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before turning pro in April 2017. Representing Santa Maria, Calif., Balderas scored knockout victories in his last two fights and will look to make it three in a row when he enters the ring on September 30.

 

 

 

24-åringen Arena (6-0, 5 Kos), who represented Nigeria in the 2016 OS, will be stepping into the ring again a month after his last match ended in disqualification. Hans motståndare, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring without throwing a punch after touching gloves and the bell sounded to start the fight on Aug. 24 that was live on FS1.

 

 

 

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