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MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS APEREKA "COUNTDOWN TO THRILLA IN MANILA" NDI "THRILLA IN MANILA 50"

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Makhadi Awiri Ankhondo Yambiri Yakhazikitsidwa mu Okutobala 26 ndipo October 29 ku Manila Kukondwerera

50Chikondwerero cha Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier

MANILA, Philippines- Pokondwerera ndewu imodzi mwamasewera odziwika kwambiri ankhonya nthawi zonse, Manny Pacquiao Kukwezedwa (MPP) monyadira amalengeza monumental mitu iwiri: Kufikira ku Thrilla ku Manila paSunday, Oct. 26, paSan Andres Coliseum, kutsatiridwa ndi chizindikiroThrilla ku Manila 50 chochitika padzikoLachitatu, Oct. 29, paSmart Araneta Coliseum.

Mbiri yodabwitsa m'mausiku awiri odzaza nkhonya, wodziwika bwino wa boxer-turn-promoter Manny Pacquiao, mothandizidwa ndi President wa MPP Sean Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer ndi Wachiwiri kwa Purezidenti Tony Cohen, ndi Lead Matchmaker Brendan Gibbons, apanga chiwonetsero chachikulu cha mafani achi Philippines omwe ali ndi chidwi. Kufikira ku Thrilla ku Manila ndipo Thrilla ku Manila 50 zimagwira ntchito ngati zochitika ziwiri zomaliza za tentpole m'mbuyomu MPPzomwe zikuyembekezeredwa kwambiri ku U.S. kuwonekera koyamba kugulu pa Loweruka, November 29 pa Kasino wa Pechanga Resort ku Temecula, Calif.

Ziwonetsero zonsezi zidzalemekeza zaka 50 za epic ya Muhammad Ali ndi Joe Frazier 1975 chiwonetsero cha heavyweight, imodzi mwamasewera odziwika kwambiri m'mbiri yamasewera, pomwe akuwonetsa zabwino kwambiri ku Philippines
omenyera nkhondo ndi kukwera kwa talente yapadziko lonse lapansi.

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ZOCHITIKA 1 - COUNTDOWN TO THRILA KU MANILA

October 26 | San Andres Coliseum, Malate, Manila

TheKufikira ku Thrilla ku Manila khadi ikuyamba zikondwerero za sabata ndi maudindo atatu a IBF omwe akuyembekezeka, mutu wake ndi IBF Minimumweight World ChampionPedro Taduran (18-4-1, 13 Ko) kuteteza motsutsana ndi wotsutsa wovomerezekaChristian Balunan (12-0, 7 Ko).

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, opikisana nawo khumi apamwamba a IBFEsneth Domingo (22-3, 14 Ko) ndipoHoney Fajardo (12-3-2, 11 Ko) kumenyana kwa osowaIBF Pan Pacific Flyweight Championship. Wopambana yemwe sanagonjetse waku Hong KongRex Tso (23-0, 14 Ko) amakumana ndi IndiaSagar Chouhan(7-0-2, 3 Ko), UBO Champion wolamulira, pamutu wopanda munthu wa IBF Pan Pacific Bantamweight.

Ndewu zingapo zowonjezera zidzawonetsedwa kwa mafani omwe adzakhalepo, adawunikiridwa ndi awiri osagonja a nthenga zaku Filipino mongaLienard "The Matrix" Sarcon (13-0, 5 Ko) akupita kukamenyanaJunibert Guard (9-0, 1 KO) mu nkhondo yozungulira khumi.

Gretel De Paz(7-7-3, 2 Ko) adzazungulira eyiti kapena kuchepera ndiChithumwa cha Salvador (5-9, 2 Ko) pamutu wopanda munthu wa Bantamweight wa Akazi aku Philippine.

UndefeatedClaire Villarosa (4-0-1, 2 Ko) adzabwereranso ndiJohn Rey Labajo (4-3-2, 4 Ko) pampikisano wopanda munthu wa Philippine Youth Super Flyweight pamasewera asanu ndi atatu pambuyo pa ndewu yawo yoyamba mu Ogasiti yatha yomwe idatha molingana..

Zoyembekeza zaku PhilippinesArvin Jhon Paciones (11-0, 6 Ko), Noli James Maquilan (11-3, 8 Ko), ndipoZyvyr Medecilo (6-0, 3 Ko) zungulirani undercard.

"Manny Pacquiao Promotions akubweretsa iziKufikira ku Thrilla ku Manila Khadi lopita ku Philippines kuti lipatse mafani akumaloko chochitika chapamwamba kwambiri kunyumba uku akukondwerera cholowa cha Thrilla yoyambirira, zomwe zidapangitsa okonda nkhonya kukhala anthu ambiri padziko lonse lapansi,” adatero Purezidenti wa MPPSean Gibbons. "Ndife okondwa kuwonetsa othamanga odabwitsa awa, kwaulere, m'mawu oyamba abwino kwambiri ausiku wosaiwalika ku Araneta."

ZOCHITIKA 2 - THRILA KU MANILA 50

October 29 | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila

Kulemba chikondwerero, Thrilla ku Manila 50 ikhala ndi mndandanda wamayiko osiyanasiyana, wodzaza ndi ndewu zitatu zamutu wa WBC, mutu wake ndi WBC Minimumweight World ChampionMelvin Jerusalem (24-3, 12 Ko), amene amateteza dzina lake ku South AfricaTimakhulupilira Kuse (9-2-1, 4 Ko) mu mpikisano wa 12.

“Ichi ndi choposa chochitika, ndi mlatho pakati pa mibadwo mibadwo,"AnatiManny Pacquiao ku MPP. "Zaka makumi asanu kuchokera pamene Ali ndi Frazier adapanga mbiri, tikubwerera ku Manila kukalemekeza ukulu wawo ndi kusonyeza dziko kuti mzimu wa nkhonya ku Philippines ndi wamphamvu kuposa kale.”

2020 Olympic Mkuwa MedalistEumir Felix Marcial (6-0, 4 Ko) adakumana ndi wojambula waku VenezuelaEddy Colmenares (11-2-1, 11 Ko) pamwambo wozungulira 10 wamutu wopanda munthu wa WBC International Middleweight Title.

Nkhondo yachitatu yomwe ili ndi WBC International Light Flyweight ChampionArvin "Mphepo yamkuntho" Magmo (19-2-1, 11 Ko) kupita chala ndi chala ndi anzake a ku Philippines Berland Robles (12-0-1, 5 Ko) m'njira yozungulira 10.

Komanso kuwonekera pa khadi:

Niko Ali Walsh (11-2, 5 Ko), mdzukulu wa Muhammad Ali, abwerera ku Philippines kukalemekeza cholowa cha agogo akeKitty Klinson (10-2, 6 Ko) mu ndewu yapakati eyiti yozungulira. Mu kutuluka kwake kwachitatu 2025, Ali Walsh ali wokonzeka kuchita bwino pantchito yake yomwe imalonjeza kuti idzakhala nthawi yodziwika bwino pantchito yake yomwe ikukula..

Anthu awiri aku Filipino Super Bantamweights ayang'ana kuti awonetsetse anthu amtundu wawo ngati Mfilipino wazaka 26.Carl "Wonder Boy" Martin(26-0, 20 Ko) amapita ku ThailandAran Dipaen (21-4, 18 Ko), pomwe wazaka 33 zakubadwa waku Filipino amakonda kwambiriMarlon Tapales (40-4, 21 Ko) amalimbana ndi VenezuelaFernando Toro (11-2, 9 Ko). Mipikisano yonse iwiri ya Super Bantamweight ikukonzekera maulendo khumi.

“Kutsogolera mwambowu ndi mwayi waukulu kwambiri,” adatero Lead MatchmakerBrendan Gibbons. “Dziko la Philippines lili ngati likulu la nkhonya padziko lonse lapansi. OnseKufikira ku Thrilla ku ManilandipoThrilla ku Manila 50tiwona ma matchups amagetsi okhala ndi nyenyezi zaku Philippines zomwe zikubwera ngatiMPP monyadira amazindikira chikondwerero cha 50 cha Thrilla ku Manila.”

ZA MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS
Manny Pacquiao Kukwezedwa (MPP) ndi kampani yolimbikitsa nkhonya padziko lonse lapansi yomwe idakhazikitsidwa ndi katswiri wapadziko lonse lapansi komanso Hall of Famer Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao., wosewera nkhonya yekhayo m'mbiri yemwe adapambana maudindo adziko lonse m'magulu asanu ndi atatu. Unakhazikitsidwa 2025, MPP yadzipereka kumanga m'badwo wotsatira wa akatswiri popereka zochitika zapadziko lonse lapansi, mpikisano wopambana, ndi nsanja yosankhika ya nyenyezi zomwe zikukwera komanso omenyera okhazikika chimodzimodzi. Ndi gulu la utsogoleri motsogozedwa ndi Purezidenti Sean Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer Tony Cohen, ndi Wotsogolera Matchmaker Brendan Gibbons, MPP ikufotokozeranso mulingo wolimbikitsira nkhondo ku United States komanso padziko lonse lapansi. Kuti mudziwe zambiri, Ulendowww.PacquiaoPromotions.com ndikutsatira @PacquiaoPromotions pazama TV.

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Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao idayambanso ku Chase Mbiriyakalenso Loweruka usiku uno – Ma Boxing Luminaares amagawana "manny nthawi" & Preview Pacquiao vs. Show Revios Showdown kutsogolo kwa Usiku Wopendekera Star

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Las Vegas - Julayi 15, 2025 -Kunyada kwa Kulimbana kwa Philippines, Woganga wa Dziko Lapadziko Lonse Lalikulu komanso monga wa mwezi watha, Interce ku holo yodziwika bwino ya Fames of Fame. Ngakhale zikuwoneka ngati zazikulu kuposa moyoManny "Pacman" Pacquiaowachita zonse zomwe mungathe pamasewera, Amatha kuwonjezera mutu wina ku mutu wake wotchulidwa kwambiri Loweruka lino, July 19 Akakumana ndi WBC Wellfight Cister yapampikisanoMario "El Azteca" BarriosMu chochitika chachikulu cha zochitika za PBC pa intaneti.

Kuphatikiza pa kukhala wankhondo woyamba kukwaniritsa chosamveka bwino chopambana mutu wapadziko lonse pambuyo pa holo yotchuka, Pacquiao imatha kuswa mbiri yake monga wamkulu wakale kwambiri wamkulu kwambiri m'mbiri ngati atenga lamba wa wbc kuchokera ku barkios. Pacquiao koyambirira adakhazikitsa chizindikiro mu Julayi 2019, Pamene adagonjetsa Keith yopanda pake ya Thuthman wazaka 40. Mu nthawi yomwe yawonekerapo za magwero a 40 monga Tom Brady ndi Lebron James akupitilizabe kutchuka kwambiri, Pacquiao yatha kutsimikiziranso kuti ndi wothamanga kwambiri womwe umadutsa masewera.

Pacquiao adzabweranso ku mphete pamalo omwe adapanga zake, The Mgm Gridi Gardenna ku Las Vegas, likulu la dziko lapansi, monga iye amapangira 16TH mawonekedwe pa mvesi, kuposa wankhondo aliyense m'mbiri ya mkhalidwe. Ndi ake 15TH chochitika chachikulu pa Julayi 19, Amayang'anira chizindikirocho chokhazikitsidwa ndi bwenzi la munthu wina Floyd Fayweather pa malo, ndipo mayendedwe okhawo amangomaliza kuwina kwathunthu ku Arena (15-10). Zingwe ziwiri zolumikizidwa ndi nthawi zonse zimalumikizidwanso kwa nkhondo yayikulu kwambiri ku MGM Grawn ndi 12 m'modzi.

Pa July 19, Pacquiao idzayang'anizana ndi mdani wokhala ndi cholowa chomenyera nkhondo mu Mexico-American Romos, Pamene Pacquiao wagonjetsa omwe aku Mexico ali bwino kwambiri pantchito yake. Kuyambira chaka 2003, Pacquiao wamenyedwa 12 Omenyera nkhondo ku Mexico kapena Mexico ndi anthu aku America kuphatikiza nthano monga a Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera ndi Antonio Margarimo. Zopambana izi zimaphatikizaponso ena mwa pacquiao yopambana kwambiri ndikumuthandiza kupeza chidwi ndi kupembedzera kwa faid mexiid fanbase.

Pomwe zidakweza zonsezi, Pacquiao yawongolera ulemu kuchokera ku maulendo osiyanasiyana ofuula omwe adagawana "manny nthawi zomwe amakonda" patsogolo pa Julayi 19 chochitika. Mwa iwo omwe amalankhula za Pacquialo anali otsutsa Thurman ndi Barrera, komanso wogwira ntchito wosakwatiwa ndi wokalambayo.

"Sipanakhalepo pafupifupi mphindi imodzi kwa ine pakapita ku Manny Pacquiao,"Anatero Thurman. "Nthawi yomwe ndimayi yomwe ndimakonda ndi nthawi iliyonse yomwe amawonongedwa ndi ziweto zisanu ndi zitatuzi. Ndi wotsutsa pa zingwe, Mpikisano wadziko lonse, Ndipo amangoyatsa miyala isanu ndi itatu. Zachitika nthawi zambiri, Koma nthawi iliyonse ndikamchitira umboni, Ndiwosasangalatsa mumtima mwanga. "

"Ndili ndi mphindi ziwiri zomwe ndimakonda, woyamba ndi pomwe adamenya Oscar de la ho h hoya, Chifukwa ndimaganiza kuti sizotheka,"Anati Barrera. "Ndimaganiza kuti sizidzachitika ndipo de la la Hoya idatsala ndipo idatha. Wachiwiri anali njira yomwe adagunda Miguel Cotto. Inali holo iwiri ya anthu otchuka ndi manny ochititsa chidwi kwambiri.

"Kodi chimapangitsa Hanny kukhala wapadera bwanji ndi mgwirizano ndi kuyandikira ndi mafani ake. Mtima wake ndi womwe umapangitsa aliyense ngati iye. Amakonda kuvala chiwonetsero, perekani zonse za mafani, ndipo koposa zonse, Amakhala wankhondo akamafuna mphete. "

"Ndili ndi nthawi yopanda pake pacquo, chifukwa kulibe ochuluka kwambiri omwe amapezeka kuti atuluke ndi nthano,"Anatero Porter. "Anandiwuka ine ndi bambo anga ku Philippines ndipo tidakumana koyamba ndipo zinali zosangalatsa kwambiri. monga woyamba 10 masekondi. Ndipo adandigwira ndi dzanja lamanzere lamanzere mphindi yoyamba ndipo lidandidzutsa. Ndinali ngati 'Dude ali ndi mphamvu', Ndipo kenako tinali kupita kumitundu. "

Mukamamvetsetsa zotsatira za Loweruka lino, July 19 matchup, Otsutsa omwe adayikapo wamkulu wolamulira mitengo yampikisano ngati kubetcha. Wophunzitsa wotchuka komanso wofufuza za nkhonya a Stephen "Mnyamata wamkazi" adavomereza., Ogogondika za gargasuan ntchito yomwe ili m'manja ndi ya zaka 46.

"Zingakhale zowoneka bwino kwa wankhondo wazaka 46 kuti abwerere ndikupambana dzina ladziko lonse lapansi,"Adatero Edward. "Zimakhala zovuta kuganiza kuti wina akupita kwa zaka zochepa kenako ndikubwerera 46 ndi kupambana. M'dziko lonse, Ndikuganiza kuti izi zitha kukhala ntchito yosatheka. Ngati wina angathe kuzichita, Manny atha kuchita izi, Koma pakadali pano ndimakokomeramini. "

Ngakhale zovuta, Ambiri mwa omwe adampukutira amakomera pacquiao kuti achotsere mkwiyo, kuphatikizapo porter, Barrera, ndi kulamulira za WA HAPWewaght World Trust Gary Antuanne Russell.

"Pacquiao ndi nkhonya m'magulu amtundu wa anyamata ndipo amatha kusweka,"adati Russell. "Akuwonetsa kuti mphamvu yake yolunjika imatha kutenga ntchitoyo. Barioos ndi unyamata komanso wosankha. Sindikuganiza kuti akhala pamenepo ndikujambula zithunzi. Manny adzakupatsani mwayi mukadikirira motalika kwambiri. Nthawi zonse amawonetsedwa kuti akufuna kumenya nkhondo ikuyenda.

"Pacquiao ndi gulu lankhondo lapamwamba kwambiri ndipo zotchinga zidalimbana ndi liwiro. Barios ndi mpikisano wovuta, Koma ndikumva ngati akadali ndi zambiri zoti aphunzire. Manny akhala mmenemo ndi opikisana ambiri ndipo ndikukhulupirira kuti ali ndi zida zomwe zili mwa zida zake ndipo zimawonetsa usiku wa nkhondoyi. Barios iyenera kudabwitsa dziko lapansi. Ayenera kuwonetsa zokwanira kuti amuthandize kumulemekeza. Ndikutsamira kwa anthu opambana, Koma munthu wabwino kwambiri apambane. "

"Ndikhulupirira kuti manny pacquiao amenya mario barios,"Anatero Porter. "Ndikudziwa kuti aliyense akulankhula za m'badwo wake. Ndiye mutuwo, Kodi bambo wachikulire angagunde mnyamatayo? Ndikuganiza kuti munthu wokalambayu amakhala wochulukirapo mpaka atakhala ndi magolovesi. "

"Ndikuganiza kuti izi zikhale nkhondo yosangalatsa kwambiri,"Anatero Barrera. "Pacquiao ndi wankhondo wamkulu, Wogawika wadziko lonse lapansi amene adzapatsa onse ndipo amakonda kuvala chiwonetsero. Izi zimapangitsa kuti zikhale ndewu komwe tidzaonadi anyamata awa akuwomba ndikupanga mafani opambana enieni.

"Bardios ndi wamkulu woteteza, Ndipo ngakhale kuti siovuta kwambiri, Adzakhala owopsa akadzalowa mphete. Ndikufuna kuwona pacquiao chipambano chifukwa cha nthano yomwe ali. Ndipita ndi manny pacquiao monga wopambana, Koma ngati zotchinga zimapambana, Zikhala chifukwa amatsimikizira kuti ndi wankhondo wabwino pompano. "

Ziribe kanthu kuti mukuwona kupambana pa Julayi 19, Madzulo ndi osakayika kuti akhale odziwika bwino, Ndipo ngakhale akukayikira kuchokera kunja, Pacquiao wanena za kudzidalira kwamphamvu kuti asiye mphete ngati mpikisano wapadziko lonse.

"Moto, kutsimikiza ndi kufunitsitsa kugwira ntchito molimbika idakalipo,"Anatero Pacquiao. "Ndikusangalalabe kuthamanga mapiri. Osati wankhondo aliyense ali ndi malingaliro awa. Awa ndi dalitso, chifukwa ndadutsa ndewu zambiri pantchito yanga ndipo ndidakali pano. Ndabwerako ... Zingatanthauze zambiri kuti ndikhale wamkulu wadziko lapansi. Manny Pacquiao nthawi zonse amadzipatulira kwa mafani. Icho ndi chidwi changa. "

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Pacquiao vs. Barioos idzaona holo yotchukaManny "Pacman" Pacquiaondi WBC Welldwight Easter WorldMario "El Azteca" BarriosKutayika pa chochitika chachikulu cha STC, July 19 kuchokera MGM Grand Garden chi ku Las Vegas.

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, WBC Super Welldwight Eastern WorldSebastian "woyenda bwino" fundorandi kuwonongeka kwa aku AustraliaTim tszyu idzamenya nkhondo mutatha kumenya nkhondo ya 2024 yamphamvu kwambiri.

Zochitazo zikhalanso ndi nyenyezi yaku MexicanIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzndi dziko lake lakumuka kwawoAngelo Fiherro Msonkhano kwa nthawi yachiwiri mu Speadel SuperWewaught duel pambuyo poti achitepo kanthu February, kuphatikiza kwambiri gulu lankhondo lapadziko lonse logawanaBrandon "kusokoneza mtima" kukuwandipo Woyesana pamwambaJoet gonzalez ikani zolipira pa intaneti 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT yokhala ndi ma wha 12-ozungulira.

Patsogolo, ngwaziGary Russell Jr.Pamwamba pa Khadi La Makadi Atatu Live pa kanema wa Prime, Pamene iye akubwerera m'mphepeteHugo chitañañedaMu chiwonetsero cha 10-chozungulira.

Zochitazo zimaphatikizaponso Super FantamughtDavid "Rey" PicassoDuling OurtenderKyonosuke kamedamu 10 chonse zochitika, Kuphatikiza mwamphamvu Pulippor-Purcher ndi Katswiri woyamba WorldMaliko "Brinfatu" adzachotsedwaNkhondo za ku MexicoJorge MataMu ma super 10-ozungulira chikondwerero chotsegulira chiwonetsero 5:30 p.m. Et / 2:30 p.m. PT.

Kuti mumve zambiri za Amazon.com/PBC, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, Tsatirani #pacquiyarriobarrios, kutsatira pa TwitterPremierBoxing, pa Instagram @preceboxing, kapena kukhala zimakupiza pa Facebook paHTTP://www.facebook.com/premierboxng

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Angelo Fiherro: “I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR PITBULL CRUZ. HE DOESN’T INTIMIDATE ME & HE’S AN ORDINARY FIGHTER!" – Fierro Talks Training With Robert Garcia & More Ahead of Cruz Rematch on Saturday, July 19

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Hard-Hitting Fierro Talks Training with Robert Garcia & Previews Mexico vs. Mexico Rematch Against Former World Champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz onLoweruka, July 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

Riverside, MONGA. – July 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzduring a tense face-to-face at the Los Angeles press conference in June to announce their rematch, and has continued to express his ire toward Cruz as we near their showdown on Saturday, July 19 as part of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“When I say something to him, like I did at that press conference, I follow through,” said Fierro. “I promised I would show him that I’m elite and this fight will be more of the same. I have no respect for ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. He doesn’t intimidate me and he’s an ordinary fighter. He’s a human and he gets tired too. I stayed true to myself when I told him I’m coming for war.”

The biggest change for Fierro since the first showdown is the addition of famed trainer Robert Garcia, who has led his training camp and will do the same for his corner on July 19. By joining forces with Garcia, Fierro believes he’s unlocked a better version of himself that he’ll display in the rematch.

“It’s been a tough camp,” said Fierro. “I’ve never trained with this much intensity before. Robert Garcia and the whole team has been excellent. We’ve made changes to my sparring sessions and I believe we’re going to deliver a great result.

“I’ve gone through changes physically, mentally and nutritionally. It’s going to make me formidable. I’m in the best shape of my life and my diet is on point. I’m not worried about making weight and that’s how an elite fighter should come into a fight.”

The Tijuana-native’s first fight against Cruz was a tale of two halves, as Cruz controlled the early rounds before Fierro appeared to turn the tide, out landing his opponent 132 kuti 106 across the final five frames. While he believes he’ll be even better on July 19, Fierro is confident that he proved his elite status in the first fight, even if Cruz doesn’t.

“I’ve worked on myself and correcting the mistakes I made in the first fight that would have changed the outcome,” said Fierro. “Robert Garcia is very experienced and I watched the fight with him to work on what I need to do to win this time.

“I didn’t keep my hands up 100% of the time like I needed to. That was the main mistake at the time. ‘Pitbull’ underestimated me – and still does- but I already showed him that I’m not middling fighter. I proved I’m elite and now I’m working twice as hard.”

In addition to showing Cruz his level, Fierro believes that he took advantage of the big stage in February on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. to show the Mexican people that he was a true contender. With that extra motivation, he’s promised to show that he will be the next big star to take off from the boxing-rich country.

“At the beginning of the fight, people looked at me like I was a nobody,” said Fierro. “But by the halfway point, I felt a shift, and people were already seeing me as a big-time fighter. I felt like Rocky in Russia! I proved that I’m not just a talker. I’m a true Mexican…We’re two Mexicans with pride on the line and looking to show who the next great Mexican boxing star will be. I’m fighting to bring honor to my country.”

Having already delivered a fight that’s garnering early Fight of the Year consideration, Fierro has promised to deliver even more action the second time around, and perhaps bring back memories of Fierro’s personal favorite all-Mexican rematch Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales II.

“You’re going to see a different ‘Tashiro’ and it’s going to be an even better war than the first one,” said Fierro. “The fans will be on their feet from the very first round. I will beat ‘Pitbull’ – no matter what. He better prepare well and I think he will, because deep down he knows what he’s up against.”

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Za pacquiao vs. Mtengo

Pacquiao vs. Barioos idzaona holo yotchukaManny "Pacman" Pacquiaondi WBC Welldwight Easter WorldMario "El Azteca" BarriosKutayika pa chochitika chachikulu cha STC, July 19 kuchokera MGM Grand Garden chi ku Las Vegas.

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, WBC Super Welldwight Eastern WorldSebastian "woyenda bwino" fundorandi kuwonongeka kwa aku AustraliaTim tszyu idzamenya nkhondo mutatha kumenya nkhondo ya 2024 yamphamvu kwambiri.

Zochitazo zikhalanso ndi nyenyezi yaku MexicanIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzndi dziko lake lakumuka kwawoAngelo Fiherro Msonkhano kwa nthawi yachiwiri mu Speadel SuperWewaught duel pambuyo poti achitepo kanthu February, kuphatikiza kwambiri gulu lankhondo lapadziko lonse logawanaBrandon "kusokoneza mtima" kukuwandipo Woyesana pamwambaJoet gonzalez ikani zolipira pa intaneti 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHALLENGE WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, JULY 19 Las Vegas

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WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora Rematches Australian Superstar Tim Tszyu in

Co-Main Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Zambiri! Mexican Star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz Duels Hard-Hitting Angel Fierro in Can’t Miss Rematch of

Mexican Sluggers

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Former Two-Division Champion Brandon Figueroa Battles Top Contender Joet Gonzalez in PPV Opener at

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LAS VEGAS – June 3, 2025 -First ballot International Boxing Hall of FamerManny "Pacman" Pacquiaowill look to add another memorable highlight to his legendary career and become a world champion once again when he challenges the hard-hitting WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barrioslachiwelu, July 19 headlining a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The co-main event will see a rematch of 2024’s bloodiest fight as reigning WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian "woyenda bwino" fundorafaces Australian superstar and former world championTim tszyu. Fundora and Tszyu combined for an unforgettable night in March 2024 as Tszyu fought through one of the most gruesome cuts in recent memory before eventually losing to Fundora by a narrow split-decision.

The stacked lineup features another sensational rematch as Mexican starIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzbattles the hard-hittingAngelo Fiherroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Zambiri, former two-division world championBrandon "kusokoneza mtima" kukuwasteps in against top contenderJoet gonzalezfor 10-rounds of featherweight action that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. Opuma / 5 p.m. PT.

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**MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS**

Despite a 17-year age gap between these two fighters, both are unified in their desire to deliver toe-to-toe action for boxing fans as the fighting pride of the PhilippinesManny Pacquiaoduels WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario Barriosin the 12-round main event.

Already owning a career that’s seen him earn more accolades than can be listed in print, Pacquiao can etch his name into another chapter of the history books by going straight from his Hall of Fame induction in June to a world championship-winning performance on July 19. Mu nthawi yomwe yawonekerapo za magwero a 40 monga Tom Brady ndi Lebron James akupitilizabe kutchuka kwambiri, Pacquiao can break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history with a win over Barrios, after originally setting the mark at 40-years-old in his 2019 triumph over Keith Thurman.

The Filipino legend will have a tall task in front of him to achieve this feat, as the six-foot Barrios will bring a nearly seven-inch height advantage into his second defense of the WBC title. A two-division world champion, Barrios represents his Aztec heritage every time he enters the ring with an all-action style that’s delivered numerous electric clashes and which should combine with the always hard-charging Pacquiao for explosive action. Looking for a signature victory to separate himself from the other titleholders in boxing’s historic glamour division, Barrios will no doubt be keen to upend Pacquiao’s coronation when they square off on July 19.

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the one-time Boxing Writers Association of America’s Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 Ko), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over eight current Hall of Famers, kuphatikizapo Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao’s most recent run in the 147-pound division saw him dispatch of former four-division world champion Adrien Broner in January 2019, before defeating the then-undefeated and reigning WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman in July of that same year. Pacquiao’s triumph over Thurman saw him send Thurman to the canvas in round one, the first time Thurman had been down in his career, on his way to edging out a decision in a 2019 Fight of the Year contender. Pacquiao would come up short in his next contest, dropping a decision to late-replacement Yordenis Ugas, who stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Errol Spence Jr. mu August 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,"Anatero Pacquiao. “MGM Grand is like my second home in my career and it’s a place where I’ve had so many memorable fights, including my U.S. kuwonekera koyamba kugulu. The first title I ever won was a WBC title, and now I am back to fight for the WBC title once again. Mario Barrios is exactly the type of champion I like to fight, because he’s a real Mexican warrior like Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez. Come July 19, it’s going to be an amazing night for the fans.”

The 29-year-old Barrios (29-2-1, 18 Ko) stamped his place among the welterweight elite in September 2023 as he dropped former champion Yordenis Ugas twice to capture the interim belt by unanimous decision. Barrios followed that up by sending Fabian Maidana to the canvas as well on his way to another dominant decision victory, and was elevated to WBC Welterweight World Champion following the bout. His first defense of the title featured Barrios going toe-to-toe with Abel Ramos in one of 2024’s best fights in action that saw both men score knockdowns and that ultimately ended in a split-draw and Barrios retaining the belt.

Before his run at 147-pounds, Barrios was a world champion at 140-pounds, edging out Batyr Akhmedov in September 2019 with a clutch 12TH-round knockdown that sealed his victory on the scorecards. Throughout his career, Barrios’ only two defeats have come against two of the era’s best fighters in five-time, three-division champion Gervonta Davis and former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman. Representing his native San Antonio, Texas, Barrios trains in Las Vegas with top trainer Bob Santos.

“Sharing the ring with a legend like Manny Pacquiao is an honor, but once the bell rings, ndi bizinesi,” adatero Barrios. “I respect everything he’s done in the sport, but on July 19, I’m defending what’s mine. This isn’t just another fight — it’s a legacy fight not just for me but for all the Mexican fans as well. Beating Pacquiao puts my name in a different conversation. Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer for a reason. Iye ali kudya, zachiwawa, and dangerous at all times. But I’m younger, I’m hungrier, and I’m the champion for a reason. I’m coming in with everything I’ve got. Fighting in Vegas is always special, but this event is a truly massive stage and I’m ready to show out for the world.”

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. TIM TSZYU II**

Two of the top fighters in the stacked 154-pound division, WBC Welterweight World ChampionSebastian "woyenda bwino" fundorandi kuwonongeka kwa aku AustraliaTim tszyuwill meet in a 12-round rematch after their first fight saw Tszyu suffer a grisly cut in round three from an inadvertent Fundora elbow. The then WBO 154-pound champion Tszyu chose to fight on instead of bow out due to the cut, eventually losing his title, along with the then-vacant WBC belt, to Fundora by a close decision. Pa July 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 Ko) rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division with that victory over Tszyu, and most recently made a successful title defense in March by knocking out top contender Chordale Booker in round four on Prime Video. A native of Coachella, California, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round. The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.

“I’m more than happy to honor Tim’s rematch clause,” said Fundora. “I expect Tim to be in optimum condition. Fans should expect nothing but a very entertaining violent display.”

Pambuyo 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 Ko) lose a second-straight bout to IBF 154-pound champion Bakhram Murtazaliev following the Fundora fight, the 30-year-old recently returned to action in April by stopping young contender Joey Spencer in round four in Australia. Tszyu came into the first Fundora fight off a red-hot 2023 campaign that saw him elevated to world champion at 154-pounds while defeating former world champion Tony Harrison, top contender Brian Mendoza and former title challenger Carlos Ocampo. A native of Sydney, Australia, Tszyu made his U.S debut against U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in March 2022, earning a unanimous decision. Tszyu grew up playing soccer, but soon gravitated toward boxing. The decision led to him following in the legendary footsteps of his father, Kostya, who was an undisputed 140-pound champion.

“You live for these moments in boxing,” said Tszyu. “I’m blessed to be going through it again — to rewrite the chapter. Even with the bad memories and demons from the first fight, this is what growth means as a human being. I can go through hell and come back on top. This time I’ve got a full 12-week camp focused on Fundora — not a few days’ notice — and I’m bringing that intensity. I’ve got a little place set aside for that green belt. I’m ready to go get it.”

**ISAAC CRUZ VS. ANGEL FIERRO II**

In another greatly anticipated rematch, hard-charging Mexican fan-favoriteIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzwill step in once again against his power-punching countrymanIsaac Fierroas they meet in a 12-round super lightweight rematch. In their first matchup, Cruz and Fierro fought nip-and-tuck over 10 high-octane rounds that saw them combine to throw over 1400 nkhonya, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 kuti 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, ikamatera 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Cross (27-3-1, 18 Ko) became a world champion in March 2024 as he hurt Rolly Romero badly in round one before eventually ending the fight in round eight via TKO to claim the WBA title. Ambiri posachedwapa, Cruz bounced back from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by out-slugging countryman Fierro in that decision triumph in February. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October before adding dominant decisions over Francisco Vargas and Jose Matias Romero. This rise led to the 26-year-old challenging undefeated superstar Gervonta Davis in December 2021, a fight that saw Cruz lose by decision to become just the second fighter at the time to see the final bell against Davis. Trained by his father Isaac Cruz Sr., Cruz also owns stoppage wins over former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez, in addition to a 12-round decision over the then-unbeaten Giovanni Cabrera.

“I’m looking forward to fighting Angel Fierro again,"Anati Cruz. “I know that I won the first fight, but I feel that I can do even better this time around. This is going to be more of the Mexican style boxing that fans want to see. I fight for the fans and I can’t wait to give them more action on July 19.”

Originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 Ko) now fights out of San Diego and has made a name for himself with his aggressive style and power punching prowess. The 26-year-old has fought professionally since 2015 and was undefeated in his first 17 kokasangalala. He announced his presence as a world contender in 2021 with a career-best victory as he rose from the canvas to stop former world champion Alberto Machado in round six. Prior to the Cruz fight, Fierro had a three-fight winning streak snapped when he lost a June decision against Alfredo Santiago, with the only other loss of Fierro’s career coming via split-decision in January 2020 against Alex Martin. The February 1 fight against Cruz marked Fierro’s third career fight stateside, and his first since a majority draw against Juan Carlos Burgos in March 2022.

“It is an honor to be fighting at MGM Grand where my idol Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. had so many fights,” said Fierro. “I will honor him by again showing real Mexican style boxing for the world. I feel that I beat ‘Pitbull’ in the first fight and I’m gonna prove it the second time around. Ine ndikubwera kuti apambane!"

**BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. JOET GONZALEZ**

One of the sport’s premier action fighters, former two-division championBrandon "kusokoneza mtima" kukuwawill return to action against top contenderJoet gonzalez in a 10-round featherweight attraction that will see the winner vaulted back into the world title picture.

The 28-year-old Figueroa (25-2-1, 19 Ko) will look to bounce back after losing his 126-pound title by decision in his February rematch against Stephen Fulton Jr. Figueroa had been elevated to WBC Featherweight World Champion before the fight, after Rey Vargas was declared champion in recess. Figueroa won the Interim WBC Featherweight Title in a 2023 Fight of the Year contender that saw him score a unanimous decision over former champion Mark Magsayo. He returned last May to successfully defend his interim title with a ninth-round knockout of former champion Jessie Magdaleno, increasing his winning streak at the time to three straight. A native of Weslaco, Texas, Figueroa’s relentless pressure and youthful enthusiasm helped him become the first person to defeat former two-division champion Luis Nery in their May 2021 championship clash, as he stopped Nery with a body shot in round seven. Figueroa added to his family’s legacy by capturing the WBC 122-pound world title against Nery, joining his brother Omar Figueroa Jr., who previously held the WBC Lightweight World Championship.

“I’m training in L.A. now with Manny Robles and everything has been going great,” said Figueroa. “I expect a great fight and that I won’t have to look for him to make an exciting fight for the fans. So expect an all-action throwdown. I feel like I owe it to my fans after my last performance. I just want to be more active this year and give the fans more of ‘The Heartbreaker’.”

Kulimbana mu Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 Ko) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 ndi 23 molunjika kupambana, earning a world title shot against Shakur Stevenson in 2019 that he would ultimately drop by decision. Gonzalez would go on to challenge for featherweight world titles two more times, losing decisions to Emanuel Navarrete in October 2021 and Luis Alberto Lopez in September 2023. Gonzalez was a sensational and accomplished amateur fighter, with his resume including two victories over Gervonta Davis.

“This is a new opportunity for me and I plan to put on a great fight against a very tough opponent in Brandon Figueroa,"Anati Gonzalez. “I’m training very hard like I always do and the fans are going to get an exciting fight and a memorable show. We’re both warriors showing up to win that night, so expect fireworks.”

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YORDENIS UGAS DEFEATS MANNY PACQUIAO BY UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBC PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT FROM T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS

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YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO, WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBC PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Robert Guerrero, Maliko atero & Carlos Castro Victorious In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action
& Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action Live on FOX

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Las Vegas (August 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugas shone bright on the biggest of stages.

A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the great Manny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.

“I’m very excited but, most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this moment in the ring today,” Ugas said afterward. “I told you, I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight.”

“I’m very emotional. A lot of people say Cubans can’t win the big fight. Choncho, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”

Pacquiao, monga mwa nthawi zonse, was gracious in defeat.

“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,"Anatero Pacquiao. “Thank you to all of you. I want to thank all my fans and the media. For many decades, the press, media and boxing fans were always behind us, supporting us. That’s why we’re here, why we became popular and why we accomplished our dreams as a fighter.

“I am a fighter outside and inside the ring. I look forward to returning to the Philippines and helping them during this pandemic.”

Ugas used his size, strength and length to keep Pacquiao guessing, slowly wearing down boxing’s only eight-division champ to win in decisive fashion.

Pacquiao, 42 (67-8-2, 39 Ko), promised a fast start and lived up to his word in the first, darting in and out with combinations. Unfazed, the 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 Ko) maintained a tight guard. Lachiwiri, he unveiled his long left jab, alternating it up and downstairs as Pacquiao struggled to get inside.

Pacquiao began the third with a short left but Ugas silenced the crowd with power shots of his own. The Cuban began landing a looping right in the fourth, a punch Pacquiao struggled with the entire night.

Following a close fifth, Ugas regained the upper hand in the sixth, working the jab and delivering well-placed punches to the body. Two-way action brought the crowd to their feet in the seventh as they shouted “Manny! Manny! Manny!” Ugas remained poised, pushing the Philippine Senator back with more rights.

“My trainer, Ismael Salas, and I had a plan,"adatero Ugas. “We were going to move him around; we were going to use the jab and keep him off balance. That was the whole game plan.”

Ugas controlled the eighth, and the raucous audience responded to more punishing rights by Ugas. Sensing the fight slipping away, Pacquiao picked up the pace in the ninth. Komabe, the harder shots came from Ugas.

Early in the 10TH, a Pacquiao left forced Ugas to clinch. The momentum was short-lived. Ugas had now found a home for his right and was throwing it with regularity. The 12TH was particularly one-sided. Ugas repeatedly landed the right, hurting Pacquiao on several occasions and opening a cut near his left eye.

“The right hand was a shot I had planned to use on Manny,"adatero Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”

The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Posakhalitsa, three judges scored the bout in his favor, one turning in a 115-113 card while the other two had it 116-112.

“In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao in the ring,” Pacquiao said. “I don’t know. Let me rest first, relax and make a decision if I’ll continue to fight or not.”

“He’s a legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived,” Ugas said of his opponent. “I’ll always respect him not only as a great fighter but outside the ring. I also admire that he fights for his country, as I do. I want to free Cuba.”

Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 Ko) battled his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 Ko).

All three judges scored the bout 96-94.

“It felt good to be back in the ring with fans and I definitely fed off of their energy,” said Guerrero. “I knew this was going to be an all-out war. Victor Ortiz brought the best out of me tonight. It was back and forth action the entire fight and I came out on top as I predicted.”

Much of the action was fought on the inside where Guerrero landed the cleaner shots. After a feel-out opener, Guerrero came alive in the second, stunning Ortiz with a series of power shots.

Round after round, the two former world champions unloaded short shots in close quarters with each refusing to take a backward step. Guerrero capped off his performance with a strong 10TH frame, which proved to be the difference on the cards.

“Ine ndinaganiza ine anapambana. Ndichomwe chili,” said Ortiz. “It was a close fight. He didn’t hurt me. A couple times I got caught off balance but that was it. I should have boxed a little better, but hey, he did what he had to do.”

“Now I’m ready to step up and fight anyone they put in front of me,” said Guerrero. “I have a lot left in me and I’m in this sport to win another world title. I dedicate this fight to my family and I give all the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ.”

In a star-making performance, Maliko "Brinfatu" adzachotsedwa (23-0, 16 Ko) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout of July Ceja (32-5-1, 28 Ko), putting the former world champion away in the 10TH round of their WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator.

“I just worked a lot on the straight punches,” said Magsayo. “I kept working it round after round and when I saw he was hurt, I followed up.

“I’m so glad for the outcome. I expected his style to make it happen and I expected a knockout tonight.”

It looked like it might be an early night when a counter left hook from Magsayo floored Ceja in the first. Mexico’s Ceja gamely rose and worked his way back into the fight, slowing Magsayo down with combinations to the ribs.

Ceja’s work paid off late in the fifth when a left uppercut introduced Magsayo to the canvas. The 26-year-old slugger made it to his feet. The bell sounded moments later.

Ceja attacked the body with abandon in the sixth and seventh but it was Magsayo who found his second wind late. His fast hands and feet allowed him to dictate the action in the eighth. He enjoyed an even better ninth, flashing his left in the forms of jabs and hooks.

With the fight seemingly hanging in the balance, Magsayo let it all hang out in the tenth. As Ceja sought refuge along the ropes, Magsayo uncorked a picture-perfect one-two flush on the Mexican’s jaw. Ceja sagged to the mat, helped along the way by another right. No count was needed. Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout at 0:50 a 10TH wozungulira.

“I got knocked down and was surprised, but I focused my mind on what I wanted, a world championship shot,” said Magsayo. “It’s my dream today and now it’s coming true. Hopefully my next fight is a world title shot.”

In the pay-per-view opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 Ko) turned in the finest performance of his career, stopping former world title challenger Óscar Escandón (26-6, 18 Ko) mu 10TH round of their back-and-forth featherweight encounter.

“Escandón has been in there with the best. He’s gone a lot of rounds with world champions,” said Castro. “But it was just a matter of time, picking our punches. I sat down a little more on my shots. I’ve been with Manny Robles for only four months. With a little more time, I think we’ll be able to dominate the division.”

Castro used his height and reach to keep Escandón at bay early on. Escandón was game throughout. Late in the first, he pinned Castro against the ropes and buckled him with a hard left hook.

“I knew it was going to be a slow start,” Castro said. “Manny Robles taught me a lot, but a year and a half out of the ring, a new coach—it’s always different. Sparring and training is always different from fights, so I feel great and happy for the opportunity. I have to keep progressing.”

By the start of the second, Castro was back to using his jab and timely footwork. His punch output increased with each passing round.


Escandón began to show signs of wear in the fifth. Castro was now landing to head and body with regularity. Early in the seventh, Escandón was badly wobbled by a right hand. Castro pounced, unloading a series of power shots. Escandón countered with a wild left hook that missed. The force of the blow drove Escandón to the canvas. Referee Celestino Ruiz improperly ruled it a knockdown, which was later overturned and ruled a slip.

Castro sought to close the show but Escandón showed incredible heart, fighting him off until Castro was forced to retreat. The crowd roared their approval at round’s end.

Castro continued to dominate in the ninth. He closed the show in the tenth, landing another big right followed by a volley that floored Castro. Ruiz mercifully waved it off at 1:08 a 10TH wozungulira.

“I fought my heart out and gave my best effort, but it just wasn’t my night tonight,” said Castro. “I had him hurt in the first round, but I didn’t have enough time to finish him off. I give Castro a lot of respect, he’s a great fighter and showed great sportsmanship. I’m not done and I will be back.”

“What’s next is up to my promoters,” Castro said. “I’m going to take some time off to spend time with my family, thank my coaches and enjoy the victory.”

Patsogolo, rising lightweight sensation Frank “The Ghost” Martin (14-0, 10 Ko) impressed again, pitching a 10-round shutout over Ryan Kielczweski (30-6, 11 Ko) in the main event on PBC action live on FOX and FOX Deportes.

All three judges scored the bout 100-90.

The 26-year-old Martin dictated the pace from the opening bell, working behind a southpaw jab and stepping in with combinations. Kielczewski was game but had no answer for Martin’s speed, power and athleticism.

In the co-main event on FOX, heavyweight chiyembekezo Steven Torres (5-0, 5 Ko) anapanga mwamsanga ntchito Justin Rolfe (6-3-1, 4 Ko), pounding Rolfe until referee Robert Hoyle stepped in at 2:33 of the first round of their scheduled four-round bout.

In the FOX televised opener, touted lightweight Jose Valenzuela bwino kuti 9-0 (6 Ko) with a fourth-round stoppage over Donte Strayhorn (12-4, 4 Ko).

The 22-year-old Valenzuela scored a knockdown early in the first when an overhand left sent Strayhorn staggering back. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled that the ropes held Strayhorn up and administered a standing eight count.

Lachiwiri, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Komabe, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 cha 4 kuzungulira.
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ROBERT GUERRERO TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & Photos

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“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Wankhondo

Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, August 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Dinani PANO for Photos from Team Guerrero

Las Vegas (August 13, 2021) – Former multiple-division world champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero previewed his upcoming showdown against fellow all-action brawler “Vicious” Victor Ortiz before they square off on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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The two former world champions are known for their aggressive styles and have been in numerous Fight of the Year candidates throughout their storied careers. Pa August 21 they meet looking to score a victory that will put them back in position to vie for a world title once again.

Here is what Guerrero had to say about the matchup, training camp and more:

On his upcoming matchup with Victor Ortiz:

“This fight has been a long-time coming, as I remember it was mentioned years ago, but never happened. I am excited for this bout since we both need a win, and the fans are very familiar with both of our styles. Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters, and everyone knows this is going to be a fan friendly dog fight. Fighting Victor is the type of bout that got me excited to have a full professional training camp. I’m grateful to be fighting on this huge FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card, and I’m going to give it my all.”

On his recent training camp with coach and father Ruben Guerrero:

“I have been working very hard for this camp, pamenepo, my father Ruben and I took camp to Las Vegas and brought along some young fighters to keep me motivated. I’ve been getting good sparring with DJ Zamora III, who is very fast. I’m feeding off all the young fighters that are training with me, and that is what keeps me fresh. You need to be around hungry fighters who are motivated to stay at this level, because it is easy to lose focus if it’s just you in the gym.”

On returning to the ring after a long layoff:

"Zafikapa mu ntchito yanga, it is about getting the best fights. I got the rust off and now it’s about getting fights that get me and the fans excited. Everyone knows that when I fight, I bring it, and Victor Ortiz is an exciting fighter as well. I am at a point where I have done a lot in the sport, so I am not going to be fighting every other month like when I was a prospect. When you know how to fight, a layoff isn’t always a bad thing.”

On what a win will do for his career:

“A win here puts me in a position to get in contention for a world title, and that should be the goal of everyone who is fighting, to win a world title. If you’re not fighting to win a world title, you shouldn’t be in the sport. I want to win at least one more world title before it’s all said and done. It’s a lofty goal, but I believe in myself.”




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Pacquiao vs. Ugás will see eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao taking on WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugás in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlers Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero ndipo “Vicious” Víctor Ortiz meet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contender Maliko atero battle former world champion July Ceja in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, plus undefeated contender Carlos Castro will take on former title challenger Óscar Escandón in a 10-round featherweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view.

How to Watch the Saturday, August 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight
Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas
Main Khadi: 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT

TV: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, kuphatikizapo
Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum, pakati ena (U.S.);
as well as Rogers, Bell, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Canada)

Streaming: FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com

Suggested retail price: $74.99 (U.S. & Canada)

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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. YORDENIS UGÁS VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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“Ugás is a champion because they gave him my belt. Tsopano, we have to settle it inside of the ring,” – Pacquiao

“I’m fighting for my legacy, and for my country. This is the most important fight of my life," – Ugás

Eight-Division Champion Manny Pacquiao Takes on WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugás Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (August 11, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugás previewed their championship showdown during a virtual press conference on Wednesday before they meet in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Ugás steps up to replace Errol Spence Jr. mu waukulu chochitika, as Spence recovers from an eye injury. Ugás had been preparing to make his first title defense in the co-main event and will now face the boxing legend Pacquiao in a career-defining fight, defending the same title that Pacquiao won when he defeated Keith Thurman in his last fight July 2019.

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Apa pali chimene omenyana anali kunena Lachitatu:

MANNY PACQUIAO

“I want to say that I’m praying for Errol to make a fast recovery from his injury. Health is always the priority and the most important thing. I did my best in training and in preparation for this fight, so I wanted to make sure my hard work was not wasted.

“Ugás was ready to fight and challenge me on August 21. So it’s a great thing that I can show off my hard work in the gym when we face each other on fight night.

“I’m not disappointed at all in what happened because my hard work will not be wasted. Ugás stepped up and is bringing his WBA championship into the fight, which I’m excited to fight for.

“I always consider myself a bipartisan boxer. I am happy to fight either right-handed or southpaw fighters. It’s no problem for me at all to switch the styles that I’m going to face.

“What I can say to the fans is that this is definitely not an easy fight. Ugás is a champion because they gave him my belt. Tsopano, we have to settle it inside of the ring. I cannot take him lightly, because he’s the kind of fighter who will take advantage of that.

“I have a lot of people around me that motivate me to win this fight, especially for my family. I’m also very motivated to give the fans a great fight that they’re going to enjoy in the arena or watching on pay-per-view.

“In the end, I want to win the belts. I’m so excited for this championship fight and I don’t care if I’m the challenger or champion coming into it. We’ll see who is the champion after August 21.

“I know that Ugás is also very prepared for his fight because he was going to be on the undercard. If there was no Ugás on the undercard, it’s possible we would have cancelled the fight. It’s a good thing we had another welterweight champion on the card for this scenario that happened.

“The only danger for this fight is the change in stance. Both Spence and Ugás are aggressive fighters, amene ine ndimakonda. We can create a lot of great action in the ring that the fans will love.

“I would tell the fans not to miss this fight. This is going to be a really good one. I’m sure that me and Ugás are going to give a fight full of action. I’m excited to see everyone in Las Vegas on August 21.”

YORDENIS UGÁS

“I’m feeling great and super excited to fight on this big stage. I’m ready to go get in the ring on August 21. I couldn’t be more excited for this fight.

“When I got the call that I was going to face one of the best fighters in history, it just pushed my excitement to new highs. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m capable of.

“I also want to wish Errol Spence Jr. a safe and fast recovery. I hope he gets healthy soon and we see him back in the ring.

“I’m used to taking fights at the last minute. It’s really nothing new to me. Once I knew I was fighting Pacquiao, I got right back to work, because I’m always ready to fight anyone they put in front of me.

“I got elevated to being the WBA champion in January, but now we can say that whoever wins on August 21 is the true WBA Welterweight World Champion.

“It’s all about making adjustments at this point. I’ve had a lot of experience doing this before fights. It’s happened multiple times, so I’m truly prepared at all times to adjust to whatever comes my way.

“Fighting Manny Pacquiao is very significant to me. It means the world to me. I’m not fighting for the money, I’m fighting for my legacy, and for my country. This is the most important fight of my life.

“I’m well-aware that Pacquiao is the favorite. But at the same time, I’m a champion. Since I came back five years ago, I’ve overcome so much. I’ve faced so many strong opponents in order to get to where I am today. I have full confidence in myself and my ability to get a victory.

“When I went away from boxing, I was focused on family and spending time with my son. At that time, I never thought I would be defending a title against Manny Pacquiao. But for the past five years I’ve been one of the most active and successful boxers out there and I’m ready to prove myself once again.

“I’m a fighter not only inside of the ring, but outside of the ring I fight for the freedom of my people. That’s the most important thing to me. I hope everyone fighting for freedom in Cuba is safe and knows that I’ll be fighting for them on Saturday, August 21.

“Underestimating Manny Pacquiao is out of the question. He’s going to be ready. I have prepared to face the best so that I can become the best.

“This is going to be a great fight for all the fans. I’m planning on leaving everything in the ring. I can guarantee an amazing fight. We’re going to give a big gift to the fans on August 21. I’m leaving my heart out there for all my fans.”

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MANNY PACQUIAO MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & Photos – Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao Takes on Unified Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

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Los Angeles (August 4, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao held a media workout that streamed live on the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube channel Wednesday, as he prepares to take on unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The replay of the live streaming workout can be watched in its entirety PANO. Already a legend in the sport, Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win on August 21 to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.

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Here is what Pacquiao, Freddie Roach and Buboy Fernandez had to say Wednesday:

MANNY PACQUIAO

“I’m expecting a good fight. Spence is an aggressive fighter and I know that we can create a lot of action in the ring for all of the fans watching. I have lots of advantages in this fight. My speed and power, along with my strategy and experience, are all advantages for me.

“I never imagined being at this point now, when I started my career. Especially to be here now and still fighting the best. It’s truly a gift that I’ve received.

“It’s been two years since I’ve been in the ring and it was good for me to have that rest. It helped my body and my mind a lot. This time around, I’m as excited as ever and feeling like I’m young again.

“I could have fought several easy opponents. I picked the best opponent because I want to add more to my legacy and accomplishments. I have to prove that I’m not done yet.

“We have a strategy that we know how to use against a southpaw. He wants to fight toe-to-toe and that’s going to be to my advantage. We’re prepared for anything. If he wants to use his reach advantage instead, we are ready.

“My family is so supportive of me, because they know that I want to fight and bring honor to my country. Nthawi yomweyo, I’m also here to show for myself that I can still do it at 42-years-old.

“This could be my last fight, or there could be more. Like I’ve always said, it’s one at a time. Pambuyo pa nkhondo, I’ll talk about the plan and see if there’s another fight coming.

“I’m happy to have been doing this for so long with the same coaching staff. I know that they’re happy with my preparations for this fight. The fire in training is still there. It’s the same as it’s been these last 15 Zaka.

“I know my career will not last forever, that’s why I’m starting to help the young fighters in this sport who want to follow in my footsteps. It’s very important to me at this point in my career.”

FREDDIE ROACH

“We took this fight because we think that Errol Spence Jr. is one of the best fighters out there. I’ve talked with Manny throughout the years and he’s always said that he wants to be the best at what he does. There’s no sense in getting in there with some popular fighter who’s no good. We want to fight the best. I congratulated Many when he chose to fight Errol.

“Being out of the ring for a little while can go either way with someone like Manny. The thing is, he’s working out all the time. He shows me everything that he’s up to when he’s in the Philippines and I just give him little adjustments. When he shows up here, he’s ready to go.

“He had probably his best sparring yesterday, we went ten rounds and he got two knockdowns. It was the old Manny Pacquiao from 10 zaka zapitazo. He’s not as big of a puncher usually at welterweight, but those knockdowns yesterday were a great boost for him.

“Spence is a good boxer, but he’s a very good puncher. We know that when we get inside, we have to be smart getting back outside. It has to be quick combinations and then out right away.

“I told Manny that knocking down Keith Thurman early gave him a lot of momentum in that fight and I’d like to see that again in this fight. He knows that he has to use his speed to do that. He understands completely what I want.

“Manny Pacquiao has always loved to fight southpaws. He understands how they work and what they want to do. That’s really one of the big reasons we took this fight.

“I think Manny is going to out box Spence. His footspeed is unbelievable and much better than his opponent’s. Spence follows you around and is heavy on his feet. He seems very set to the ground. Manny’s speed will overwhelm him. I’m really happy with the game plan so far.”

BUBOY FERNANDEZ

“I was very excited when I heard about this fight because Errol Spence Jr. chachikulu womenya. I was only surprised because Manny hasn’t fought in two years. But I knew right away that this is going to be an exciting fight.

“Obviously there is a different Manny because of his age, but his mind is always on the sport. Before we arrived in the United States, we had already been sparring and training in the Philippines.

“The team has been very happy with Manny’s performance in camp. The conditioning is going perfectly and we just need to continue. This is going to be 100% Manny Pacquiao on August 21.

“I can’t decide if this is going to be Manny’s last fight. Only he can decide if he wants to continue his legacy or not. If it were up to me, I’d want him to fight one more time in the Philippines for his people. It’s all up to Manny though.

“I have respect for Errol Spence Jr. He’s a good fighter and a world champion. We know we can’t underestimate him. He’s an intelligent fighter, so we know Manny has to be 100%. I think this is going to end up being a great toe-to-toe fight.”

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Pacquiao vs. Spence will see eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao face unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. in the blockbuster FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event on Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugás squaring off against Argentina’s Fabián “TNT” Maidana mu co-waukulu chochitika, while former world champions and all-action brawlers Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero ndipo “Vicious” Víctor Ortiz will meet in a 10-round welterweight duel. Kicking off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT, unbeaten featherweight contender Maliko atero battles former world champion July Ceja mu zokopa 10 zozungulira.

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MANNY PACQUIAO & ERROL Spence JR. SQUARE OFF IN BATTLE FOR WELTERWEIGHT SUPREMACY TOPPING PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL Spence JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & Photos

Unified WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the
FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, August 21
from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

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Los Angeles (July 12, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. at press conference in Los Angeles Sunday as they previewed their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The pay-per-view will begin at 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT as Spence will look to earn a legacy-defining victory, while Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.


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Here is what the press conference participants had to say Sunday:

MANNY PACQUIAO

“There were a lot of opportunities for me to pick an easier fight than this. But I picked Errol Spence Jr. because I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans. I’m a fighter and boxing is my passion.

“Errol Spence Jr. is aggressive, young and undefeated. He’s dedicated to his career. This is definitely not an easy opponent. This is the kind of opponent you can never underestimate.

“It’s been a long time since I fought a southpaw opponent. We had to change some of our strategy compared to previous fights and we’ll throw some different combinations.

“I don’t think Errol needs advice from Floyd Mayweather. I believe that Errol is a better fighter than Mayweather. Errol can teach Floyd how to fight toe-to-toe.

“I don’t want to be overconfident, because Errol is too good of an opponent. His determination and passion for the sport is always there. When I say I’m going to do something, it’s real and from the heart, it’s not to impress anybody.

“I had started training in the last week of May in the Philippines. So when I got here to Los Angeles, I was just continuing what I was doing. It’s good for me to have the rest that I’ve had the last two years. I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old until now. When I went back to training, I was still hungry and dedicated.

“I won’t predict another first round knockdown like I had against Thurman. I’m focusing my mind, body and spirit on winning the fight. That’s the only goal.
“This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. I can’t say it’s the biggest, because I’ve been fighting the best fighters in the world for years. But he’s right up there with anyone I’ve faced.

“I’ve been boxing for more than 25 careers as a pro. I think that I’ve seen every kind of style that’s out there.

“This is a one of a kind and prodigious fight. There’s going to be a lot of action in the ring. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me and I’m happy to be in this position again fighting one of the best fighters in the world.”

ERROL Spence JR.

“This is a great opportunity. Coming off of my accident I went right to fighting Danny Garcia and now Pacquiao. A lot of people were in the Pacquiao sweepstakes. When I got the call about this fight, I agreed right away and didn’t give it a second thought.

“There aren’t that many southpaws in boxing, so you don’t usually spar that many. We’ve got a lot of guys in camp now who can fight that left-handed style. Obviously I can’t find someone who fights exactly like Manny, but you can find guys who can mimic the tempo and pace. So that’s who we’ve been working with.

“You can see that Manny is still an explosive fighter with great speed. We’ve been putting together a game plan and we’ve been working on implementing it. Come August 21, you’ll see it in the ring.

“Manny can lull you to sleep giving you compliments. Koma pamene belu mphete, he’s going to jump all over you.

“My chin since the accident has been tested in sparring and in the Danny Garcia fight. I imagine Manny is going to try to come in and test it as well.

“Just because he’s 42-years-old I don’t think it’s going to hurt him in training. He’s not blowing up in weight between fights and he’s not distracted. That’s why he’s been the same Manny Pacquiao for decades. I’m looking forward to the same Pacquiao who fought Keith Thurman and before that.

“Manny has a lot of tendencies, of course you’re going to see some things over the span of his whole career. When it’s time to buckle down, you know he’s the guy who’s going to fight. It can be a pro or a con, but he’s going to make it a fan-friendly fight.

“I don’t see myself ever getting knocked out. I just don’t see it. We’re going to be mindful that he has power. He knocked down Thurman and hurt him with a body shot. We’ll keep that in mind. But I’m not thinking about if he can knock me out.

“I have the ability to finish Pacquiao. Kwa ine kuti, I’m focused on winning the fight. If you rush and go for the knockout, you either look sloppy or something goes wrong. I have to fight my fight and at my pace. Ngati knockout amabwera, I’ll go for it.

“This is going to be a great fight. Pacquiao is going to bring it like he always does, but I’m definitely going to come through with the victory.”

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MANNY PACQUIAO EDGES KEITH THURMAN BY SPLIT DECISION TO CAPTURE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX SPORTS PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS

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CALEB PLANT RETAINS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE WITH THIRD-ROUND KNOCKOUT OF MIKE LEE IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT PRIOR TO PAY-PER-VIEW

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Las Vegas (July 21, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Senator Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao waponya Keith “Nthawi Ina” Thurman in round one and won a close split decision to earn a welterweight world title in the main event of a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“It was fun,” said Pacquiao. “My opponent is a good fighter and boxer. Iye anali wamphamvu. I’m not that kind of boxer who talks a lot; we were just promoting the fight. I think he did his best, and I did my best. I think we made the fans happy tonight because it was a good fight.”

The sell-out crowd of 14,356 got treated to great action from the start, as an exciting first round was capped off by Pacquiao dropping Thurman for the first time in his career with a straight right hand late in the round.

“I knew it was too close,” Anati Thurman. “He got the knockdown so he had momentum in round one.”

Thurman made it into the second round but continued to have trouble with Pacquiao’s right hand, as the future Hall of Famer threw it successfully as a jab and a power punch throughout the fight. Thurman adjusted in the middle rounds and began to try to smother Pacquiao and walk him down, having success when he was able to get his combinations off before his opponent.

Despite blood pouring from his nose from round four on, Thurman was able to land powerful combinations on Pacquiao for much of the second half of the fight, but was never able to hurt Pacquiao or score a knockdown of his own.

“I wish I had a little bit more output to go toe to toe,” Anati Thurman. “I felt like he was getting a little bit tired, but he did have experience in the ring. My conditioning and my output was just behind Manny Pacquiao’s. I would love the rematch.”

In round 10, Pacquiao’s landed a strong left hook to the body that clearly hurt Thurman and forced him to spend much of the remainder of the round backpedaling. The CompuBox scores were indicative of the close nature of the fight, with Thurman out landing Pacquiao 210 kuti 195, while Pacquiao was busier throwing 686 nkhonya kwa 571 from Thurman.

“I really love the fans,” said Pacquiao. “Thank you so much for coming here and witnessing the fight. I’m sure they were happy tonight because they saw a good fight. Even though Thurman lost, he did his best. He’s not an easy opponent. He’s a good boxer and he’s strong. I was just blessed tonight.”


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Pacquiao had a large advantage in jabs landed, kulumikiza pa 82 to Thurman’s 18. The 192 power punches landed by Thurman was the most in 43 Pacquiao fights that CompuBox has tracked. Round-by-round, the two fighters were only separated by more than five landed punches in rounds two, seven and nine.

Pambuyo 12 zipolopolo, the judges reached a split decision, with one judge scoring the fight 114-113 for Thurman, overruled by two judges scoring it 115-112 for Pacquiao, who captured the WBA Welterweight World Championship at 40-years-old.

“You get blessings and lessons,” Anati Thurman. “Tonight was a blessing and a lesson. Thank you everybody, and thank you Manny Pacquiao.”

“Ndikuganiza (I will fight) next year,” said Pacquiao. “I will go back to the Philippines and work and then make a decision. I do hope to be at the (Errol) Spence vs. (Shawn) Porter fight on September 28.”

The co-main event of the pay-per-view saw top contender Yordenis Ugas (24-4, 11 Ko) drop previously unbeaten Omar Figueroa (28-1-1, 19 Ko) on his way to a unanimous decision in their WBC welterweight title eliminator.

Ugas got off to a strong start, connecting on a straight right hand that sent Figueroa into the ropes, which he held onto so he didn’t hit the canvas, but enough that referee Russell Mora ruled it a knockdown.

“The fight played out how I thought it would,” anatero Ugas. “I came out strong and Figueroa was tough as well. This was similar to the fight everyone expected. I came out on top.”

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Figueroa recovered and was able to make it to round two, where he continued his strategy of coming forward to try to hurt Ugas on the inside. Ugas was able to control that action on the inside, landing numerous uppercuts to stun Figueroa. Komabe, the inside fighting led to Ugas being deducted a point by the referee in round five for holding.

“Ugas fought a smart fight,” Anati Figueroa. “He was smothering me on the inside and holding. I thought the scores were too wide. I was following him and working the whole time. I felt like he only worked the last 30 seconds of the round, but I guess that was all it took.

“I didn’t have any problems with his size. I thought I was able to do my thing, but when he was holding me I couldn’t get my offense going.”

Despite that, and being warned later in the fight for delivering low blows, Ugas dominated the fight according to CompuBox, out landing Figueroa 229 kuti 131 and connecting with 28% of his punches, to Figueroa’s 22%.

“I knew Figueroa was a tough guy, so I didn’t want to waste my energy trying to take him out early,” anatero Ugas. “I was ready to go 12 rounds.”

Pambuyo 12 zipolopolo, all three judges scored the fight the same, 119-107 in favor of Ugas, who became the mandatory for the winner of the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter welterweight title unification.

“I’m extremely happy to be in this position to fight for the WBC title again,” anatero Ugas. “I will be ready for the winner of Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter.”

Additional action saw former world champion SERGEY Lipinets (16-1, 12 Ko) score a highlight-reel knockout against Jayar Inson (18-3, 12 Ko) in the second round of their welterweight matchup.

Lipinets was originally scheduled to fight John Molina Jr., before Molina pulled out of the fight Friday morning due to a back injury. Inson, who was scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, stepped up to the challenge.

“When I first heard the news about Molina, I knew that I wanted to still fight on a show of this magnitude,” anatero Lipineets. “As far as fighting a southpaw, I’ve had so many amateur fights in my kickboxing career that I had no problem adjusting. Inali nkhani ya nthawi. I also have sparred with great southpaws like Victor Ortiz throughout my career, so I was comfortable with the change in fighter.”

In an exchange early in the second round, Lipinets landed a clean left hook to Inson’s head, which sent the Filipino-fighter to the canvas. Although Inson got to his feet, referee Jay Nady waved off the bout 57 masekondi mu kuzungulira.

“I got hit and I slipped, that made it look worse,” said Inson. “When I stood up I thought I was fine and tried to raise my hands and show the referee.”

“Joe Goossen is an exceptional trainer and he just told me to work from a different direction facing a southpaw,” anatero Lipineets. “I just made sure to block his punches with my elbows. That was the only adjustment I had to make and it ended up working just fine.”

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The opening pay-per-view bout saw undefeated former champion Luis Nery (30-0, 24 Ko) deliver a ninth-round knockout of former bantamweight champion Juan Carlos Payano (21-3, 9 Ko).

“I wasn’t really paying attention to how long the fight was going, I was just getting into a rhythm as it went on,” said Nery. “I had to work hard to get to him because he’s a good boxer. The longer it went, the better I felt. I put my punches together well once I got going.”

In a fast-paced duel of former champions, Payano had success early boxing the aggressive Nery, moving back to avoid his attack and landing his own offense against the knockout artist. Payano out landed or was even in punches landed for each of the first six rounds of the bout.

“I’m a warrior and I wanted to keep going and fight back every time he came forward,” said Payano. “My coach wanted me to stay behind my jab a little more.”

As the fight grew into the middle rounds, Nery began to increase the offense and was able to land power shots that slowed Payano’s ability to box from the outside. Nery hurt Payano early in round seven, eventually dominating the round, out landing his opponent 22 kuti 7.

“He was a very complicated fighter at the beginning, he’s a veteran, so I had to try to adapt to his style to see how I could get in,” said Nery. “In the fifth or sixth round I started gaining control of the fight and then that left hook came to the body which was devastating.”

“During the exchanges it was Nery’s second shot that was getting in,” said Payano. “We corrected the issue but then that body shot came in from nowhere and hit me in a rib that I had broken years ago against Raushee Warren.”

Round eight saw Nery continue to break Payano down, most notably landing a big left hand midway through the round that caused blood to pour from Payano’s nose. During an exchange in the ninth-round, Payano landed a devastating left hook to the ribs that put Payano down. He was unable to recover and referee Vic Drakulich halted the bout 1:43 mu kuzungulira.

“I wanted to get him out early,” said Nery. “But this showed that I do have the experience to go into the later rounds and still take out my opponent. I showed that I have good defense and can make adjustments.”

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The FOX PBC Fight Night main event on FOX and FOX Deportes saw IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Chomera (19-0, 11 Ko) retain his title with a dominant third-round knockout over previously unbeaten Mike Lee (21-1, 11 Ko).

“It went exactly how I planned it would go,” Anati Bzalani. “Mwamtheradi. I’ve been telling you all week it wasn’t going to go 12 rounds and I stuck to my word and I tried to do that. I hope you guys had a good time.”

Plant got off to a fast-start, dropping Lee with a left hook late in the first round. The unbeaten challenger was able to recover and survive the round, but was hard-pressed to make up for the hand speed advantage of Plant.

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“I think I have a high boxing IQ and I do this at a really high level,” Anati Bzalani. “So it was just about making adjustments. Iye ndi wamkulu, strong guy and he just came in here to give it his all.”

Lee looked to charge in hard against Plant and use his size and power to land a big shot and change the momentum of the fight. Plant was sharp and avoided the looping right hands that Lee was attacking with.

“The speed was the difference, he’s fast and very accurate,” Anati Lee. “I had some success with my right hands but wasn’t able to be consistent with it.”

Mu kuzungulira atatu, Plant landed a vicious right hook early in the round that put Lee down for the second time. After a left hook appeared to connect and send Lee down a second time, referee Robert Byrd ruled it had come from a push and continued the fight once Lee got to his feet.

Plant had his opponent hurt and continued to press forward, eventually landing another left hook that put Lee down, this time forcing the referee to wave off the bout 1:29 mu kuzungulira.

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“I had no issue with the stoppage, that’s the referee’s job and I respect it,” Anati Lee.

Pambuyo pa nkhondo, Benavidez was asked about a possible unification fight against the winner of the just announced Anthony Dirrell vs. David Benavidez WBC Super Middleweight Championship fight.

“Inde, we can definitely unify,” Anati Bzalani. “I ain’t hard to get a hold of. I ain’t hard to make a fight with. Come see me. You know my advisor.”

The opening bout on FOX and FOX Deportes saw Kupembedza Ajagba (11-0, 9 Ko) lembani lingaliro losagwirizana Ali Eren Demirezen (11-1, 10 Ko) in a 10-round battle of undefeated heavyweights. It was the first time that two unbeaten fighters from the 2016 Olympics faced off as pros.

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Ajagba used his jab and height effectively throughout the fight, ikamatera 10 a 45 jabs per round, doubling the heavyweight average. Komabe, an elbow injury and the accurate punching of Demirezen forced Ajagba to go the distance for the first time as a pro.

“This was the first fighter to take me the distance,” said Ajagba. “He was strong and could take my punches. My trainer just told me to keep using my jab and stay in the middle of the ring.

“I hurt my elbow early on, so I couldn’t shoot my right hand like I wanted. But I won’t use that as an excuse. As a tall man I had to use the jab and if it went the distance, that was my best way to win.”

Demirezen thought the scorecards should have been closer and believed that his performance should have garnered him more than the decision loss. Demirezen was actually the more accurate puncher, ikamatera 26% of his punches to 22% from Ajagba.

“I don’t agree with the scores, especially 99-91” said Demirezen. “It was much closer. I feel that at minimum, it was a draw. I knew I had to knock him out and that a knockout might be easier than winning by points. I thought it was a good performance but I can do better. I’d like to fight in the U.S. kachiwiri.”

Ajagba’s activity from start to finish was impressive, as he threw 877 okwana nkhonya, ikamatera 191. While Demirezen was not far behind with 149 punches landed, he only out landed Ajagba in three rounds.

Pambuyo 10 rounds of action all three judges scored the fight in favor of Ajagba, ndi zambiri 99-91 kawiri ndi 97-93.