Former World Champion Anthony Dirrell Drops Abraham Han on His Way to Unanimous Decision Victory

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Claudio Marrero Scores Sensational First Round Knockout Over

Previously Unbeaten Jorge Lara

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总理拳击冠军

STEP, TX. (四月 28, 2018) – Rugged veteran contender Josesito洛佩兹 (36-7, 19 科斯) 在赢得了一致的决定 米格尔·克鲁兹 (17-1, 11 科斯)in a welterweight attraction that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克萨斯州.

“I beat a great undefeated fighter tonight and I was able to out class him,” 洛佩兹说. “I have some boxing ability clearly. I used my skills tonight. I felt that I dominated the pace, out worked him and I never let him do anything that hurt me.”

“Josesito was stronger than I thought,” 克鲁兹说. “I took a little too long to get off and get going and it cost me.”

The action began to heat up in round three as Lopez broke through and began landing flush on Cruz to the head. Lopez controlled the action against Cruz on the ropes and when the real estate shifted to the middle of the ring.

十字, who stated before the fight that attacking the body would be key, was twice deducted points by referee Rafael Ramos for low blows, once in round five and again in round six. This forced Cruz to abandon his predominant strategy.

“I didn’t agree with the calls on the low blows,” 克鲁兹说. “I didn’t get a chance to work the body like I wanted. That was the plan coming in. They took it away from me.

“This is just another step in my journey. I didn’t get hurt or anything. I just need to get better in the gym and keep working combinations. I just have to get better.”

Under the guidance of renowned trainer Robert Garcia, Lopez boxed effectively and worked through the body attack and low blows to consistently win rounds and keep Cruz’s offense mostly at bay. 后 10 发, judges ruled in favor of Lopez by scores of 98-90 和 99-89 两次.

“I think the biggest difference has been Robert Garcia in my corner,” 洛佩兹说. “He has me living a healthier lifestyle and that played a big part in my victory. I have an elite trainer who is training me like an elite fighter. I was one step behind in the past, but now I think I’ve made up that distance and then some.

“Welterweight has a lot of good fighters, but I know I can compete with them. I’m a fan-friendly fighter who’s always going to leave it all in the ring.”

合作的主要事件看到了前世界冠军 安东尼Dirrell的 (32-1, 24 科斯) drop El Paso’s 亚伯拉罕·汉 (26-4, 16 科斯) on his way to a unanimous decision in their 10-round super middleweight contest.

“I thought I did well tonight boxing him for 10 发,” 说Dirrell的. “I didn’t think I lost a round. Two of the judges thought so but I can’t do anything about that. 我做了我应该做的.

“Han has an incredible chin. He took everything I gave him. I even went to the body and gave it to him there. I was trying to go the body until the end but he still stood up. All I could do was keep pressuring him and get the victory.”

Greeted by a chorus of boos upon entering the ring, Dirrell sent the hometown fighter to the canvas with a right hand to the head late in round one as the bell rang. Han tried to use his movement, switching stances and tying Dirrell up to frustrate his opponent, and had some success as the two men wrestled each other to the canvas in the waning moments of round four and continued to push and shove on the ground until they were broken up by referee Laurence and sent to their corners.

Han was able to occasionally land clean punches, but nothing that ever disrupted the attack from Dirrell, who was too consistent and sharp with his power punches. Han believed that his lack of an effective jab hurt him in this fight.

“I wasn’t happy with my performance,” said Han. “I couldn’t get my jab going at all. If I had been more effective with that I think I would have been able to win more rounds.”

后 10 回合行动, all three judges score the bout in favor of Dirrell by scores of 100-89 和 99-90 两次. Dirrell的, a former titleholder at 168-pounds vowed that he plans to fight one more time, 为了世界冠军.

“The champions at 168-pounds better look out,” 说Dirrell的. “It’s going to be my last fight but I’m hungry to win another title.”

The opening bout of the telecast saw exciting featherweight contender 克劳迪奥·马雷罗 (23-2, 16 科斯) deliver a stunning one punch knockout of 豪尔赫·拉腊 (29-1-2, 21 科斯) in the first round of their featherweight bout.

“I knew he would be aggressive and we worked very hard in training camp to achieve this,” 马雷罗说. “I saw my opportunity and I knew that it was over once I connected.”

“I just got caught with a great punch,” 拉拉说. “I wanted to be aggressive and give the fans a great show. It didn’t go my way. I’ll be back and I’ll be better. I’m going to get back to work and keep pushing toward my goals.”

Lara charged forward in the opening seconds, but was caught by a perfect left hook from Marrero during one of the early exchanges in the fight and was sent to the canvas. While he tried to get to his feet, he was clearly hurt as referee Rocky Burke halted the bout 33 seconds into the opening round.

“This was a message to the whole division,” 马雷罗说. “I’m a championship-caliber fighter and I showed it again tonight. I’m ready to take on every champion out there. I want the best challenges and I proved tonight that I’m able to beat anyone. I have all the skills and I can’t wait to show them off against the best.”

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STEP, TX (四月 4, 2018) – Fighters competing on an exciting night of 总理拳击冠军 上 福克斯和福克斯驱逐队 hosted a press conference in El Paso, Texas Wednesday ahead of their respective showdowns on Saturday, April 28from the Don Haskins Center in El Paso.

In attendance Wednesday was former title challenger Josesito洛佩兹 and unbeaten welterweight 米格尔·克鲁兹, who meet in a 10-round bout, plus El Paso’s 亚伯拉罕·汉, who battles former champion 安东尼Dirrell的 在一场超中量级比赛中, and unbeaten featherweight 豪尔赫·拉腊, who faces exciting brawler 克劳迪奥·马雷罗在轻量级比赛中.

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Here is what the participants had to say Wednesday from the Wyndham El Paso Hotel:

JOSESITO LOPEZ

“I feel really good physically and I’m excited for this fight. This is the kind of fight I’ve been looking for. I have a good undefeated opponent in front of me who’s coming to win. That motivates me.

“I’m completely focused and I haven’t felt this good in a really long time. 四月 28 I’m going to give it my all and come out with this victory. I refuse to lose this fight.

“It’s been a dream to fight in Texas and I’m so happy to be here in El Paso. I’m going to embrace this challenge and give the fans what they deserve.

“I know that I have to be ready for anything and with Robert Garcia in my corner, there’s no doubt I’ll be prepared. Cruz is young and hungry but I just have to show why I’ve been competing at a high level for so long.”

MIGUEL CRUZ

“I’m very excited to be here in this fight. I have a lot of respect for what Josesito Lopez has done in this game. There’s no doubt he’s an accomplished fighter. I believe this is my time.

“I’m going to leave everything in the ring to win this fight. That’s what I feel in my heart. I believe in my training. I’ve been working and working and I know what’s in front of me.

“This isn’t going to be easy. It won’t be easy for me and it sure won’t be easy for him. Don’t miss this fight on April 28.

“This is going to be a great show from top to bottom. I know the Mexican fans in El Paso will be out in full. It’s an honor to compete on this stage against a great competitor. I’m ready for the test.”

亚伯拉罕·汉

“I’m fighting a former world champion at 168-pounds. Anthony Dirrell is a great fighter and I know that I’m going to have to avoid his power. I’m going to be quick and use all my skills.

“This is going to be a great fight on April 28. I’m fighting in my hometown of El Paso, and I do not lose here. Something about this town turns me into a ‘super saiyan.’

“I’m going to be strong and when I get the opportunity, I’m looking to hurt Dirrell. This is a fight that can get me to a world title fight.

“My sister, (IBF Featherweight World Champion) 詹妮弗·韩, was the first women’s world champion from El Paso. I’m looking to become the first male world champion from here. El Paso needs to come out and support one of its’ own on April 28. This is a great fight town and we have a chance to show everyone on fight night.”

JORGE LARA

“It’s an honor and a pleasure to be here in El Paso. I’m very motivated for this fight and honored to battle with Claudio Marrero.

“We will leave El Paso with my hand raised. I know that this will be a tough fight, but I’m training very hard to get this win. This is a chance to prove that I deserve a world title shot.

“I feel I’m ready to challenge anyone in the division right now. I’m going to earn it in the ring and keep working hard every day until I have that belt around my waist.”

ROBERT GARCIA, Lopez’s Trainer

“We have a great team in the gym and we’re focused on Josesito’s fight on April 28. We know Cruz is a tough fight. He’s an undefeated fighter that knows a win over Josesito could get him a title fight.

“Since Josesito’s been with me we’ve been working hard and training for over two years. He’s improved so much and come April 28 he’s going to show everyone that he’s ready to challenge the world champions. We have to beat guys like Cruz to get to those fights.

“The fans in Texas are always great. This is a great boxing city and every time we’re in El Paso we get nothing but love. We appreciate it and hope to see you all at the fight.”

O’NEIL WATSON, Cruz’s Trainer

“I have a young fighter who I’ve been with since he was twelve years old. He got his first win with me. I’ve been there to guide him through everything he’s done in boxing.

“If you want to be a world champion, you have to be willing to fight guys like Josesito Lopez. We know what we’re preparing for and I know that Miguel Cruz is going to end the night with the win.”

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Rugged Veteran Josesito Lopez Battles Unbeaten 147

Pound Contender Miguel Cruz in Welterweight Showdown

Former World Champion Anthony Dirrell Takes On El Paso’s Abraham Han in 168-pound Matchup

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Unbeaten Jorge Lara Squares-Off Against Claudio Marrero

In a Featherweight Clash

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STEP, TX (三月 28, 2018) – Action will be the order of the evening as a trio of hotly-contested showdowns will highlight an exciting night Saturday, 四月 28 live in primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, 得克萨斯州.

Josesito洛佩兹, 作为。。而被知道 “滨江洛基”, will battle rising contender 米格尔·克鲁兹 in a 10-round welterweight showdown. Former super middleweight world champion 安东尼Dirrell的 takes on El Paso’s 亚伯拉罕·汉 in a 10-round 168-pound skirmish. The night also features unbeaten Mexican featherweight contender豪尔赫·拉腊 clashing with Dominican brawler 克劳迪奥·马雷罗 in the 10-round opening bout that kicks off coverage at 8:30 P.M. AND / 5:30 P.M. PT.

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“This is an all-action show that has all of the elements that boxing fans have come to love,” 说汤姆·布朗, TGB促销总统. “Miguel Cruz is a talented rising contender who will be taking a major step up against a hardened veteran in Josesito Lopez. Anthony Dirrell is a former world champion who is anxious to get back into the title picture and El Paso’s own Abraham Han has title aspirations of his own. And Jorge Lara and Claudio Marrero are two of the biggest punchers in the featherweight division. It promises to be a very entertaining show for boxing fans.”

洛佩兹 (35-7, 19 科斯) is a battle-tested veteran who has been in the ring with some of the top boxers in the sport, including Marcos Maidana, 索尔 “CANELO” Alvarez and Jessie Vargas. The 33-year-old Lopez of Riverside, California scored one of the biggest wins of his career when he stopped Victor Ortiz by TKO in 2012. He has been on a two-fight win streak since losing to Andre Berto and in his last fight he defeated Saul Corral by a unanimous decision on April 9, 2017 live on FS1.

“Miguel Cruz has not faced a fighter on my level,” 洛佩兹说. “I’m the most experienced fighter that Cruz will have fought. I’m confident in my abilities and the fact that I will come out with a victory. I’m ready to go straight through Miguel Cruz and prove I’m one of the best welterweights in the world.”

十字 (17-0, 11 科斯) will be taking a major step forward in his career when he takes on Lopez. The 27-year-old Cruz of Lake Mary, Florida was a member of the Puerto Rican national team as an amateur and picked up four victories in 2017. In his last fight he battled adversity by overcoming two cuts to score a unanimous decision over David Grayton on Nov. 21 on FS1 and also defeated then unbeaten Alex Martin twice in 2017 in a pair of exciting contests on FS1.

“I am incredibly excited to have a fight of this magnitude because this is what I’ve always worked for,” 克鲁兹说. “I’m so ready to test my skills against somebody like Josesito Lopez. I belong to a new era in boxing, and I’m going to shine for the world on April 28. This is going to be an amazing fight for the fans and I’m ready for everyone to enjoy my performance.”

Dirrell的 (31-1-1, 24 科斯), a former super middleweight world champion from Flint, 密歇根, is coming off a technical decision victory over Denis Douglin in November on FS1. The 33-year-old Dirrell won the title with a unanimous decision over Sakio Bika in 2015 before dropping a majority decision in 2016 to Badou Jack. 自从那次失利, Dirrell has won four straight, including a TKO victory over current 168-pound world champion Caleb Truax in 2016.

“Abraham Han is a good fighter coming off of a tough draw with J’Leon Love, and a guy you can’t look past,” 说Dirrell的. “Caleb Truax proved that by beating James DeGale for the title, so I’m truly focused on this fight right now. He’s a tall, switch-hitter who comes straight forward, but that’s nothing I can’t handle because I’m always ready and in shape to stick to my game plan and execute. I’m always looking for the knockout, and if it comes, then it comes, and I’ll get him out of there.”

他 (26-3-1, 16 科斯) returns to fight in his hometown of El Paso for the ninth time, including a victory he picked up at Don Haskins Center in his fifth pro fight. The 33-year-old is looking to rebound from a technical draw against J’Leon Love last September, in a fight many thought Han was winning before the referee stopped the fight due to a cut caused by an accidental headbutt. He had won three fights in a row heading into that bout against Love.

“Anthony Dirrell probably sees me as someone that he can beat while he waits for a title shot, but I’m looking to mess up his plans,” said Han. “I felt like I won my last fight with J’Leon and would have easily beat him if it wasn’t stopped. This is another great opportunity to fight in my hometown of El Paso. I’ll focus on winning round-by-round and putting on a great show for my fans. I know everyone is going to come out and support me and help carry me to this victory.”

拉拉 (29-0-1, 21 科斯) has scored two victories, including a knockout against former champion Fernando Montiel, since he had a technical draw against Jesus Rojas in 2015. He knocked down Montiel four times on the way to the first round stoppage in their April 2016 showdown on FOX. The 27-year-old southpaw from Guadalajara, Mexico has shown heavy hands for a featherweight and is coming off a TKO victory over Mario Briones in his last fight on May 20 在 FS1 上.

“I have been training with former champion Alejandro Gonzalez, and four weeks out from the fight, I am already in excellent condition and in tremendous fighting shape,” 拉拉说. “I know that this is a very important fight, and that Marrero is a very tough opponent, but I am going to be the winner because I am determined to continue on my road toward winning a world title. 之后, we’ll see which champion will be ready to give me the opportunity.”

马雷罗 (22-2, 16 科斯) was riding an eight-fight win streak before losing by knockout to Jesus Rojas in his last fight. Inside of that eight-fight win streak the 29-year-old Dominican southpaw scored a sensational knockout victory over Carlos Zambrano to earn an interim featherweight title on FS1. The only other blemish on Marrero’s record was a unanimous decision loss to former world champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013.

“I’m excited to be fighting on April 28 on this great show in El Paso,” 马雷罗说. “I’m fighting an undefeated tough Mexican fighter, but this is the type of fight I wanted to put myself back into title contention. I’m really excited to get in there. Come fight night, you will see ‘The Matrix’ in full effect. Don’t miss it because it’s going to be a great fight.”

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