Undefeated Welterweight Champion Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran López in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, 一月 26 巴克萊中心布魯克林
布魯克林 (一月 23, 2019) – As fight week begins for the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event of 2019, 次中量級世界冠軍 基思·瑟曼 and veteran contenderJosesito Lópeztook part in a media workout at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn on Wednesday before they headline action this Saturday, 一月 26 巴克萊中心, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and features additional participants from Wednesday’s workout including rising Polish heavyweight contender亞當Kownacki 和前冠軍挑戰者 杰拉爾德·華盛頓, who meet in a 10-round attraction, and hard-hitting featherweights克勞迪奧·馬雷羅 和 Tugstsogt Nyambayar, who meet in a 12-round showdown.
Wednesday’s event also saw unbeaten Brooklyn prospect克里斯·科爾伯特, who takes on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes that begin at6 P.M. AND /下午3時. PT.
Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 開始於 $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致電 800-745-3000. 門票也可在美國運通票房購買巴克萊中心. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
這裡是戰士不得不說週三:
KEITH瑟曼
“We’re back in Brooklyn, it’s been a long time and I’m happy. I feel slim and trim. Everything is great headed into Saturday.
“I had a lot of ups and downs, but once we got into camp, we did what we had to do. We slowly improved each day and now we’re ready. It was a slow start, but we’re going to be finishing strong on Saturday.
“When I’m outside of the ring, I’m not the jealous type watching other people perform. But I feel better when I’m here living out my dream. These past weeks, I have just felt so good. I feel fantastic and ready to perform. I’m going to be an active fighter and one of the best welterweights in the world today.
“My ranking, my ‘0’ and my accomplishments haven’t gone anywhere. I’ve been out of sight and out of mind for a little, 但我現在回來. You can’t block a star from shining. We’re in the galaxy and shining bright.
“I’m definitely interested in a big unification fight with Errol Spence Jr. When I first met Errol at MGM Grand years ago, I told him that it’s nice to meet him and I can’t wait to get in there and scrap it out. I’m humble, but I’m also honest. I’m a man of my word. It doesn’t matter how many years ago that I said it, but from that day to this day, it’s a true statement.”
JOSESITO LOPEZ
“I’m confident in my abilities. Talk is cheap to me. What other people say makes no difference to me. I’ve come here to do a job and I’m going to do it.
“I know that I have a tough task ahead of me, but I also know that I can do it. I can pass this test. I’m ready for it. We’ve prepared right and everything is lined up. We worked hard for 10 weeks and now it’s time.
“It’s hard to say if Keith will be my toughest opponent, but he definitely has a great resume and is a great champion. I’ve fought some great guys but I’m taking this as the most important fight of my career.
“I think that since I started working with Robert Garcia, all of my skills are on par with Keith Thurman. 最重要的是, I’m a much smarter fighter than I’ve ever been. I’m always going to be courageous in the ring, but we’ve developed a game plan where I take less unnecessary risks.
“The most important thing in my game plan is for me to dictate the pace. I need to control the ring throughout the fight. I’m prepared for however he brings the fight.”
ADAM Kownacka
“It’s going to be a sea of red and white on Saturday. The Polish fans are unbelievable and I can’t wait to go out there and get a knockout for them.
“I think I’ve improved my speed heading into this fight. 我感覺好極了. It’s been a long camp leading up to this huge card. I have to come out at my top condition. I made a slight statement against Charles Martin, and I’m going to make a bigger one against Gerald Washington.
“I definitely want to outdo the performances of Deontay Wilder and my friend Jarrell Miller against Washington. I want to have bragging rights. I want that knockout.
“Washington has fought contenders, good fighters and a guy I lost to in the amateurs in Nagy Aguilera. He’s proven that he’s game, and I’m expecting the best version of him. 我會做好準備.
“Boxing is a skill, not a bodybuilding contest. I proved my conditioning last fight by throwing 70 拳圓. I’m in ever better shape right and I feel great.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“We know where we want to be and we know this is a stepping stone to getting back there. I have to take the hard road and this is it. We’re prepared, we’re ready and I’m looking forward to January 26.
“Any of the top heavyweights would be great to fight, but I’m taking it one fight at a time. This is going to be an action-packed fight.
“I have the total package. We’ll see everything I learned from my last fights and see if it makes a difference now.
“I know that Kownacki is going to come forward. I know what kind of fighter he is. I didn’t come here to lose. I came here to win and get back on the right track and into contention to win the heavyweight title.
“Styles make fights. I was doing very well in the Deontay Wilder fight, similar to what Tyson Fury was doing. This is a different type of fight. You’re going to see my skills come to life to contain this man.”
CLAUDIO MARRERO
“We went through a very serious, 10-week camp because we know that we’re here to fight a very strong fighter. I’ve taken everything to the fullest each day with intense work in training camp. 我準備好了.
“We respect our opponent, but he’s coming to our weight division. I’ve been making this weight ever since I was a pro. 在他的最後一戰, he was dropped by Oscar Escandon, who’s a very good fighter, but he’s a smaller guy.
“We believe that this is the beginning of something beautiful. I’m going to be at the top of the rankings after this fight. We believe that winning this fight is going to take us back to the top level.
“I understand that this is my time to shine. I’m more focused and dedicated than I’ve ever been and it’s going to show in the ring on Saturday night.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“I feel good and strong. I’ve had a great camp and I’m ready for Saturday night. I’m going to give a great show for the fans in my Brooklyn debut.
“I put everything into camp and I’m going to show it in the ring on Saturday night. I’m here to win and show off my athleticism. I believe I can do everything in the ring.
“Claudio Marrero is a good tough contender who’s been at this level for quite some time. He’s a good boxer who can punch, so we prepared for everything. He may have more pro experience, but I believe I have more boxing experience than Marrero. I’ve seen everything throughout the world.
“Now it’s just a matter of cultivating my skills and experience into becoming a world championship fighter. In this fight, I’m going to dictate the style of the fight. It’s going to go down on my terms.”
克里斯·科爾伯特
“I’m going to go out there and dominate like I always do. I don’t have any resolutions for 2019. I’m just going to do the same thing and keep being great.
“New year, same me. I’m out here chasing greatness. I’m looking to keep winning and work my way to a world title. I’m not just talk, I’m the real deal.
“I don’t believe that you can be rushed into a world title fight. 我準備好了. I don’t care if I’m considered a prospect for a contender, I’m just going to show everyone that I’m no fluke. I do this differently.
“I always fight for a cause and this time I’ve got my hair dyed pink for breast cancer awareness. It’s for my mom and all of the other survivors and people going through this.”
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & 福克斯體育: 瑟曼VS. LOPEZ Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito López on Saturday, 一月 26 巴克萊中心生活, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
廣播開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Claudio Marrero and Tugstsogt Nyambayar.
PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 P.M. AND /下午3時. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.
Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, 一月 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event
布魯克林 (一月 22, 2019) – 不敗上升前景 斯蒂芬·富爾頓 和中量級的競爭者 米格爾·克魯茲 will step into action in separate undercard attractions on Saturday, 一月 26 as part of an exciting night presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.
十字 (17-1, 11 科斯) will take on Colombia’sLuis Florez(24-11, 20 科斯) in a six or eight round welterweight attraction while Fulton (14-0, 6 科斯) faces Colombia’s馬龍·奧萊亞 (13-3, 12 科斯) in an eight-round super bantamweight showdown.
The event is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action that begins at8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT.
Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 開始於 $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致電 800-745-3000. 門票也可在美國運通票房購買巴克萊中心. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
Rounding out the card are a trio of unbeaten prospects as Clarksburg, 馬里蘭州Mark Duncancompetes in a four-round middleweight fight againstDaniel Flores, Landover, 馬里蘭州 Tyrek Irby(5-0, 2 科斯) 發生在 Jonathan Figueroain a four-round welterweight attraction andMychal蒂爾 出聖. 聖彼得堡, Florida steps into the ring for a four-round battle against雅各布Landin.
The 24-year-old Fulton fights out of Philadelphia and will be making his Barclays Center debut when he steps into the ring Saturday night. Fulton has defeated previously unbeaten fighters in five of his last eight contests and most recently vanquished his most experienced opponent to date in German Meraz last September.
Fighting out of Lake Mary, 佛羅里達, Cruz returns to action after losing an exciting duel against Josesito Lopez last April. A member of the Puerto Rican national team as an amateur, the 28-year-old owns victories over then unbeaten fighters in Alex Martin and Samuel Figueroa.
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & 福克斯體育: 瑟曼VS. LOPEZ Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, 一月 26 巴克萊中心生活, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
廣播開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.
PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 P.M. AND /下午3時. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.
球迷們可以即時串流在FOX體育應用打架, 英文或西班牙文通過FOX或FOX Deportes進行飼料可用. The fights are available on desktop atFOXSports.comand through the app store, 或連接的設備，包括蘋果電視, Android的電視, 消防電視, 的Xbox One和Roku公司.
“I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it,” – 瑟曼
Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Thurman Talks Ring Return
& More Before Title Defense Against Josesito Lopez Saturday, 一月 26 在
Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event
巴克萊中心在布魯克林
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Photos from Andy Samuelson/Premier Boxing Champions
ST.
聖彼得堡, FL.(一月 17, 2019) – Welterweight world champion基思 “一度” 瑟曼discussed his anticipated return
to the ring as he nears his showdown againstJosesito
Lopezthat headlines Premier
Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, January 26 from Barclays Center, the home of
BROOKLYN BOXING™.
PBC
on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at8
P.M. ET /下午5時. PTand
features unbeaten Polish heavyweight亞當
Kownackibattling former
title challenger杰拉爾德·華盛頓, plus unbeaten featherweight
contenderTugstsogt Nyambayar 承擔強硬克勞迪奧·馬雷羅 在12輪的回合.
Tickets
for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella
Entertainment, 開始於 $50 可以在以下位置購買ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, 或致電
800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office
at Barclays Center. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
Thurman
will return to action on January 26 from a long injury layoff after his most
recent fight saw him unify welterweight titles by defeating Danny Garcia in
March 2017 在巴克萊中心. Here is what Thurman had to say about his
return, Josesito Lopez and more from his training camp at the St. Pete Boxing
Club in St. 聖彼得堡, 佛羅里達:
How has training camp been going? Have there been any
adjustments because of the injury?
“Training
camp has been going well. It was a little bit of a slow start after so many
months out of the ring, but I’m feeling great as we get closer to the fight.
I’m starting to feel more and more like a world-class athlete again. It’s a
good feeling working this hard and it reminds me what it’ll take to continue
being the champion.”
Do
you anticipate any ring rust? Do you think it will be more difficult to feel
like yourself physically in the ring, or mentally trusting the injury is
healed?
“I
don’t think ring rust will be an issue. The only thing that even if this may
not be the best Keith Thurman that people have ever seen, we’re focused on
getting better and much stronger with each fight. But make no mistake, people
will see one of the best welterweights in the world on January 26 at Barclays
Center.”
When did you start to feel like you were turning the corner
physically? Were you ever worried you wouldn’t be healthy enough to fight?
“You
always have to be a little worried about new injuries. There’s nothing wrong
with your car until the day it decides to break down. So at the end of the day,
it’s always in the back of my mind. I run a lot of miles, so I wonder about my
knees. I wonder about my shoulders also. Athletes and their bodies go through a
lot of things. But here I go getting right back into things and I’m totally
ready to showcase my talents on January 26.”
What kind of challenges does Josesito pose? What makes him a
difficult opponent for you coming off a layoff?
“Josesito
is experienced. He’s a busy fighter with good reach. He likes to mix it up and
force his opponents to fight. He also has a new coach in Robert Garcia now, and
I know he has a lot of confidence in his abilities. Josesito has been through
ups and downs in his career, but he’s back on an upswing at the moment. Then he
pinpointed me and called me out. So I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
What are you looking to show in this fight? How do you
control your emotions and make sure you don’t press too much?
“I’m
going to show my versatility in the ring. I’m going to show Josesito what it’s
like to be in the ring with me. He might think it’s just all about my power,
but I’ll show him what none of his sparring partners could. I’m going to show everyone the full
package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it.”
How do you see this fight looking stylistically?
“I
like to let my opponent show me how the fight is going to go. I’ve thought many
times that my opponents would do something specific, but then they do something
totally different in the moment.
“I’m
just prepared for any version of Josesito. I’m ready for him to come at me with
punches in bunches, but I’m also ready if he wants to try box more and work
behind his jab. I don’t think there’s anything that he’s going to do that I
won’t be able to dominate. I’m going to move, trade on the inside, whatever it
takes and we’ll see which road to victory looks the easiest.”
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & 福克斯體育: 瑟曼VS. LOPEZ
Premier
Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA
Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran
contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, 一月 26 巴克萊中心生活, the
home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and
the East Coast home of PBC.
The
broadcast begins at 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish
heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington,
plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio
Marrero.
PBC
Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 P.M. AND /下午3時. PT and will feature
junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez
in an eight-round bout, 更多 2016 中美. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto
Almazán in a six/eight
round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale
Booker meeting Juan De Ángel
for eight-rounds of action.
Fans
can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or
Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on
desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, 或連接的設備，包括
蘋果電視, Android的電視, 消防電視, 的Xbox One和Roku公司.
Welterweight World Champion Thurman Defends Title Against Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez; Undefeated Adam Kownacki Battles Gerald Washington Saturday, 一月 26 in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes進行巴克萊中心在布魯克林
布魯克林 (十二月 22, 2018) – Unbeaten welterweight champion基思·瑟曼 and veteran welterweightJosesito洛佩茲, plus Brooklyn’s undefeated heavyweight contender亞當Kownacki, hosted a press conference Saturday night to discuss their fights on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes taking place Saturday, 一月 26 巴克萊中心, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and will see Kownacki battle former title challenger杰拉爾德·華盛頓in a 10-round contest and unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstgogt Nyambayar 擔當 克勞迪奧·馬雷羅to open the telecast, all leading up to the Thurman vs, Lopez main event.
Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, 開始於 $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, 或致電 800-745-3000. 門票也可在美國運通票房購買巴克萊中心. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the fighters had to say Saturday before going face-to-face in the Barclays Center interview room, prior to the PBC on FOX fight night in Brooklyn:
KEITH瑟曼 “I feel great physically. We’re working really hard and just getting back into everything we did before the injury. It feels tremendous and I’m so happy to be able to do this back in Brooklyn. 一月 26, you will see the return of the number one welterweight in the world. I need to come back and stay active and healthy. I’m going to remind everyone this year why I’m one of the baddest men on the planet. 在一天結束時, I’m here to make a statement that ‘One Time’ 又回來了. I have one belt, and I’m missing one belt. I’m going to re-establish my own accomplishments this year, then go from there. We’re taking it one fight at a time. Right now my eyes are set on Josesito Lopez.”
“I’m a world-class fighter. I’ve fought through injuries my whole career. A real fighter ends up getting addicted to the game. There’s nothing better in this life than being under those lights and being part of the action. My legacy is not over. Unification against Danny Garcia was not enough for me. 最終，, I’m just waiting to be presented with a man who is better than me. There might not be one, but I’m not afraid to let my ‘0’ 走. “I need fights like this against a guy like Josesito Lopez. He’s going to be there and give the fans a great fight. He’s coming to take me out. He looked like he was in shape a month ago when I first saw him. “It’s been a long time and I’m truly honored to be back. It’s been hard for me to not be in the ring while I wait for the elbow to recover. I’m so happy to be back.”
JOSESITO LOPEZ “I’m really excited to be here tonight. Keith Thurman is a world-class, elite fighter and I’m going to make the most of this opportunity. I’ve been in this position before and I’ve never shied away from big battles. This is another big one and I’m going to be ready for it and become world champion.”
“I’m sure Keith Thurman is as strong and skilled as anyone I’ve ever faced. He’s undefeated for a reason. I give him his respect for that. I’m preparing for him to be the best fighter I’ve ever faced. We’re both experienced fighters who have fought world class competition. I’ve faced my share of tough heavy punchers. I’ve pretty much seen it all. Come January 26, we’re going into deep waters and we’ll see how each of us reacts.”
“No matter how active Thurman has been, the importance of this opportunity doesn’t change. If anything we might see a better and healthier Keith Thurman than we’ve seen in years. I’m expecting the best Keith Thurman there is. I’m going in against one of the toughest welterweights out there. I don’t need anyone to believe in me but myself. I’m going to give it my all to come out with that title.”
ADAM Kownacka “一月 26 is going to be a great night. 每次我打, it’s very exciting. I throw a lot of punches and bring the pressure. Gerald Washington is going to be a tough test, but if I get through him, I’m even closer to a title shot. That’s the ultimate goal.”
“It’s a little bit of a fairytale story. I was just a little kid from Brooklyn wearing the Golden Gloves and now I’m fighting at Barclays Center. It’s a whole new environment. Hopefully next year I’m the main event. That’s the goal and it’s going to be a dream come true. I have to keep working hard to achieve it.”
“I think when I fought Iago Kiladze, he was also a runner who could box. I managed the ring very well with him so I’m looking to do the same with Washington and punish the body. The taller they are the harder they fall. Gerald Washington is a tough exam. He’s a former title challenger and I know he’s going to bringing his A-game. My goal is to become the heavyweight champion of the world and in order to do that I have to get by Washington. That’s what I plan on doing.”
Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction & Unbeaten Featherweight Contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar Battles Claudio Marrero
門票現已公開發售!
布魯克林 (十二月 18, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World ChampionKeith “One Time” Thurmanreturns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteranJosesito洛佩茲 週六, 一月 26 live in primetime in the main event o Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, 布魯克林拳擊™的家.
電視報導開始於 8 P.M. ET /下午5時. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender亞當Kownackias he clashes with former title challenger杰拉爾德·華盛頓in a 10-round battle and unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstgogt Nyambayar 戰鬥 克勞迪奧·馬雷羅to open the telecast.
Tickets for the show begin at $50 可以在以下位置購買 ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com,或致電 800-745-3000. 門票也可在美國運通票房購買巴克萊中心. 集團折扣可致電844-BKLYN-GP.
“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,’’ said Tom Brown, TGB促銷總統. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. Nyambayar and Marrero are guaranteed to add fireworks to an already thrilling show. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.’’
“I speak for boxing
fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return
to the ring,” said Brett Yormark, BSE的全球首席執行官. “He has experienced great
success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year
of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local
favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud
fans.”
瑟曼 (28-0, 22 科斯) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center,the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites. 這位30歲的瑟曼, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez.
瑟曼, who lives and trains in Clearwater, 佛羅里達, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory Garcia on March 4, 2017.
“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,’’ said Thurman. “It’s a little nerve-wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.”
The 34-year-old Lopez(36-7, 19 科斯) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. Nicknamed “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his all-action style, the Riverside, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015. Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX.
“I’m approaching this fight leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,’’Lopez said. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens,chopping wood – really into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.”
Kownacki (18-0, 14 科斯) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on Sepember 8. Kownacki, 誰是出生在沃姆扎, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.
“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 在巴克萊中心. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.’’
華盛頓 (19-2-1, 12 科斯) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career.The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.
“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,’’ said Washington, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.’’
Nyambayar (10-0, 9科斯) has made a rapid ascent through the talent-laden featherweight division with precision and power. The 26-year-old Nyambayar, who is from Ulan-Bator Mongolia and now lives in Carson, 加利福尼亞州, won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the Mongolian boxing team. He scored a KO victory over Oscar Escandon in his last fight on May 26.
馬雷羅 (23-2, 17科斯), a 29-year-old southpaw from Santo Domingo, 多明尼加共和國, is coming off a stunning KO victory over Jorge Lara in his last fight on April 28.Marrero two losses have come against former featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013 and Jesus Rojas in 2015. A victory over Nyambayar will putMarrero in position to fight for a world title again.w
