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Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao sal hierdie Saterdagaand weer die geskiedenis jaag – Boxing Luminaries deel gunsteling “Manny Moments” & Voorskou Pacquiao Vs. Barrios Showdown voor die sterbelaaide nag

Julie 17, 2025 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

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Las Vegas - Julie 15, 2025 -Die vegtrots van die Filippyne, 'n wêreldkampioen van agt afdelings en vanaf verlede maand, 'n indukteur in die International Boxing Hall of Fame. Terwyl dit lyk soos die groter as die leweManny “Pacman” Pacquiaohet alles wat u kan in die sport bereik, Hy kan hierdie Saterdag nog 'n hoofstuk by sy historiese nalatenskap voeg, Julie 19 Wanneer hy WBC Welterweight World Champion uitdaagMario "El Azteca" BarriosIn die hoofgebeurtenis van 'n PBC Pay-Per-View-geleentheid op Prime Video van die MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Benewens die feit dat hy die eerste vegter geword het wat die onbegryplike prestasie bereik om 'n wêreldtitel te verower na 'n Hall of Fame -induksie, Pacquiao kan sy eie rekord as die oudste weltergewig -wêreldkampioen in die geskiedenis breek as hy die WBC -gordel van Barrios neem. Pacquiao het oorspronklik die merk in Julie gestel 2019, Terwyl hy die voorheen onoorwonne Keith Thurman op 40-jarige ouderdom verslaan het. In 'n era wat supersterre in hul veertigerjare gesien het, soos Tom Brady en LeBron James, presteer dit steeds op die hoogste vlakke, Pacquiao wil weer bewys dat hy 'n generasie -atleet is wat die sport oortref.

Pacquiao sal terugkeer na die ring op 'n plek waar hy sy eie gemaak het, Die MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, die veghoofstad van die wêreld, soos hy syne maak 16^ste voorkoms op die lokaal, meer as enige vegter in die aansienlike geskiedenis van die lokaal. Met syne 15^ste Hoofgebeurtenis op Julie 19, Hy bind die merk wat deur die mede -legende Floyd Mayweather op die lokaal gestel is, en slegs roetes Mayweather in totale oorwinnings op die arena (15-10). Die twee onlosmaaklik gekoppelde grotes is ook gekoppel aan die meeste titelgevegte by MGM Grand met 12 elke.

Op Julie 19, Pacquiao staan voor 'n vyand met 'n bekende vegterfenis in die Mexikaanse-Amerikaanse Barrios, Aangesien Pacquiao 'n wie se beste van Mexiko se beste deur sy loopbaan verslaan het. Sedert die jaar 2003, Pacquiao het geslaan 12 Mexikaanse of Mexikaanse-Amerikaanse vegters, insluitend legendes soos Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera en Antonio Margarito. Hierdie oorwinnings bevat 'n paar van Pacquiao se opvallendste oorwinnings en het hom gehelp om die aandag en aanbidding van boks se hondsdol Mexikaanse fanbase te verdien.

Terwyl u al hierdie prestasies opneem, Pacquiao het respek verkry van 'n wye verskeidenheid bokslaters wat hul gunsteling “Manny Moments” voor die Julie gedeel het 19 gebeurtenis. Onder diegene wat oor Pacquiao gepraat het, was voormalige teenstanders Thurman en Barrera, sowel as voormalige sparringvennoot en weltergewigkampioen Shawn Porter.

'Dit was nog nooit 'n oomblik vir my as dit by Manny Pacquiao kom nie,'Sê Thurman. 'My gunsteling oomblik is elke keer as hy die agt punch-kombinasies afgesper het. Met 'n teenstander op die toue, wêreldklas kompetisie, En hy skiet net 'n agtste punt af. Dit het al baie keer gebeur, Maar elke keer as ek dit gesien het, Dit het 'n bietjie vreugde in my hart ontlok. '

'Ek het twee gunsteling Manny -oomblikke, Die eerste is toe hy Oscar de la Hoya geklop het, Omdat ek gedink het dit is onmoontlik,"Said Barrera. 'Ek het gedink dit sou nooit gebeur nie en toe bly de la Hoya sit en dit was verby. Die tweede een was die manier waarop hy Miguel Cotto geklop het. Dit was twee Hall of Famers en Manny wat regtig indrukwekkend was in daardie gewigsklas.

'Wat Manny so spesiaal maak, is die band en nabyheid met sy aanhangers. Sy hart is wat almal soos hy maak. Hy hou daarvan om 'n show aan te bied, Gee dit alles vir die aanhangers, en die belangrikste, Hy word 'n vegter as hy in die ring stap. ”

'Ek het 'n seldsame Manny Pacquiao -oomblik, Want daar is nie te veel wat met die legende kan spaar nie,'Sê Porter. 'Hy het my en my pa na die Filippyne gevlieg en ons het die eerste keer ontmoet en hy was soos' okay dit gaan lekker wees. 'Ek was geskok, want dit was die eerste keer dat iemand met my in die ring behandel het, asof dit nie 'n groot saak was nie ... nadat ek met my hoek gepraat het, het ek 'n stap na die middel van die ring geneem, en dit was soos die oomblik soos' jy ', het ek die Manny Pacquiao gehad.' 10 sekondes. En hy het my in die eerste minuut met 'n goeie reguit linkerhand gevang en dit het my wakker gemaak. Ek was soos 'daardie ou het 'n bietjie krag', En toe was ons na die resies. ”

Wanneer u die uitslae van hierdie Saterdag voorspel, Julie 19 matchup, Die Oddsmakers het die jonger regerende kampioen Barrios as 'n weddenskap gunsteling geïnstalleer. Bekende afrigter en boksontleder Stephen “Breadman” Edwards stem saam met die sentiment, Die beklemtoning van hoe gargantuan die taak beskikbaar is, is vir die 46-jarige.

'Dit sou 'n ongelooflike prestasie wees vir 'n 46-jarige vegter om terug te kom en die weltergewig-wêreldtitel te verower,'Sê Edwards. 'Dit is moeilik om selfs voor te stel dat iemand 'n paar jaar weg is en dan terugkom 46 En wen dit. In alle eerlikheid, Ek dink dat dit 'n onmoontlike taak kan wees. As iemand dit kan doen, Manny kan dit doen, Maar op die oomblik verkies ek Barrios. ”

Ondanks die kans, Verskeie van die bevolkte boksers verkies Pacquiao om die ontsteltenis af te trek, Portier ingesluit, Barrera, en die regerende WBA Super Lightweight -wêreldkampioen Gary Antuanne Russell regeer.

'Pacquiao is 'n stoot in die soort man en hy kan kraak,"het Russell gesê. 'Hy het gewys dat sy stootkrag die werk kan doen. Barrios is jeugdig en 'n selektiewe puncher. Ek dink nie hy sal daar kan sit en foto's neem nie. Manny sal jou laat betaal as jy te lank wag. Hy het altyd gewys dat hy die stryd aan die gang wil kry.

“Pacquiao is 'n hoë-tempo-vegter en Barrios het met daardie tempo gesukkel. Barrios is 'n moeilike deelnemer, Maar ek voel asof hy nog baie het om te leer. Manny was daar saam met baie kampioene en ek glo dat hy die gereedskap in sy arsenaal het en dat dit die nag van die geveg sal wys. Barrios sal die wêreld moet skok. Hy moet genoeg wys om Manny hom te respekteer. Ek leun na Manny om oorwinnend te wees, Maar mag die beste man wen. ”

'Ek glo wel dat Manny Pacquiao Mario Barrios gaan klop,'Sê Porter. 'Ek weet dat almal oor sy ouderdom praat. Dit is die tema, Kan die ou man die jong man klop? Ek dink hierdie ou man gaan altyd te veel wees totdat hy die handskoene opgehang het. ”

'Ek dink dit sal 'n baie interessante stryd wees,'Sê Barrera. 'Pacquiao is 'n uitstekende vegter, 'n wêreldkampioen van agt afdelings wat dit alles sal gee en wat daarvan hou om op 'n show te hou. Dit is 'n geveg waar ons hierdie ouens regtig sal sien bots en die ondersteuners die regte wenners maak.

'Barrios is 'n aktiewe verdedigende kampioen, En hoewel hy nie so ingewikkeld is soos die ander huidige kampioene nie, Hy sal gevaarlik wees sodra hy in die ring stap. Ek wil graag sien dat Pacquiao wen as gevolg van die legende wat hy is. Ek gaan saam met Manny Pacquiao as die wenner, Maar as Barrios wen, Dit sal wees omdat hy bewys dat hy nou die beter vegter is. '

Maak nie saak wie jy sien wen op Julie nie 19, Die aand vorm ongetwyfeld histories, En ondanks enige twyfel wat van buite kom, Pacquiao het die sterk selfgeloof uitgespreek dat hy weer die ring as wêreldkampioen sal verlaat.

'Die vuur, Bepaling en gretigheid om hard te werk is nog steeds daar,'Sê Pacquiao. 'Ek geniet dit nog steeds om die berge te bestuur. Nie elke vegter het hierdie gevoel nie. Dit is 'n seën, Omdat ek in my loopbaan soveel groot gevegte deurgemaak het, is ek nog steeds hier. Ek is terug ... dit sou baie vir my beteken om weer wêreldkampioen te word. Manny Pacquiao gee altyd verrassings aan die aanhangers. Dit is my passie. ”

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Oor Pacquiao Vs. Barrios

Pacquiao vs. Barrios sal Hall of Fame Boxing Legend sienManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoen WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriosvierkantig in die hoofbyeenkoms van 'n sterbelaaide PBC Pay-Per-View-byeenkoms op Prime Video Saterdag, Julie 19 uit die MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In die mede-hoofren, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraen Australiese supersterTim Tszyu sal weer in 2024 se bloedigste stryd deelneem.

Die aksie bevat ook Mexikaanse sterIsaac "Pitbull" CruzEn sy hardlopende landgenootAngel Fierro vergadering vir 'n tweede keer in 'n 12-ronde super liggewig tweegeveg ná hul optrede in Februarie-botsing, Plus voormalige wêreldkampioen met twee afdelingsBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaen top aanspraakmakerJoet Gonzalez skop die betaal-per-siening by 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT met 'n 12-ronde WBA-veergewig-titel Eliminator.

Voorafbetaal, kampioenGary Russell Jr.Toon 'n drie -vegkaart wat regstreeks op Prime Video stroom, Terwyl hy weer in die ring stapHugo CastañedaIn 'n 10-ronde liggewig-vertoning.

Die aksie bevat ook onoorwonne top super bantamgewigDavid "Rey" PicassoDueling Japannese aanspraakmakerKyonosuke Kamedain 'n 10-ronde verhouding, Plus Filippynse Power-Puncher en voormalige wêreldkampioenMark "Magnifico" sal wegneemBattle Mexico'sJorge MataIn 'n 10-ronde super-veergewig-aantrekkingskrag wat die show oopmaak by 5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT.

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Angel Fierro: “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, Julie 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 onSaterdag, Julie 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, SOOS. – 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, Julie 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 te 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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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" BarriosSaterdag, Julie 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 “The Towering Inferno” 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.

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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. In 'n era wat supersterre in hul veertigerjare gesien het, soos Tom Brady en LeBron James, presteer dit steeds op die hoogste vlakke, 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 Uitklophoue), 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, insluitend 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. in Augustus 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,'Sê 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. debuut. 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 Uitklophoue) 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 12^ste-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, dit is alles sake,” het Barrios gesê. “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. Hy is vinnig, plofbare, 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 “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraen Australiese supersterTim 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. Op Julie 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 Uitklophoue) 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, Kalifornië, 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,” sê Fundora. “I expect Tim to be in optimum condition. Fans should expect nothing but a very entertaining violent display.”

Na 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 Uitklophoue) 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, Australië, 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 stoot, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 te 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, landing 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Kruis (27-3-1, 18 Uitklophoue) 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. Mees onlangs, 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,"Sê 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, Mexiko, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 Uitklophoue) 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 uitstappies. 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. Ek kom om te wen!"

**BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. JOET GONZALEZ**

One of the sport’s premier action fighters, former two-division championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroawill 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 Uitklophoue) 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’.”

Veg uit Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 Uitklophoue) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 met 23 reguit oorwinnings, 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,"Sê 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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OPKOMENDE STERRE EN TOP-AANKENDERS GEKES VIR WEDSTRYS MET HOË INLEIDING OP OPSTAPEL CANELO VS. CHARLO SHOWTIME PPV ONDERKAART SATERDAG, September 30

Augustus 27, 2023 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Plus All-Action Rising Middleweights Elijah Garcia en

Armando Reséndiz Ontmoet in Pay-Per-View Opener

Canelo Promotions bied 'n Premier Boxing Champions aan

Pay-Per-View vanaf T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Augustus 25, 2023 -Drie wedstryde met opkomende sterre, topaanspraakmakers en voormalige wêreldkampioene van 147 te 160 pond sal 'n robuuste pay-per-view undercard uitlig wat lei tot dieCanelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charloonbetwiste supermiddelgewigkampioenskapstryd Saterdag, September 30 regstreeks op SHOWTIME PPV vanaf T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions sal die Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View aanbied.

In die mede-hoofren, onoorwonne sensasieJesus "Mono" Ramos Jr.,sal die hardkoppige top-aanspraakmaker die stryd aansêErickson "Hammer" Lubinin 'n 12-ronde superweltergewig spesiale aantrekkingskrag. Die betaal-per-kyk sluit ook voormalige wêreldkampioene inYordenis UgasenMario "El Azteca" Barriosgaan tone-tot-toon vir die tussentydse WBC-weltergewigtitel. Die opening van die aksie by 8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT is stygende middelgewigteElia GarciaenArmando Reséndiz kwadraat af in 'n 10-ronde aantrekkingskrag.

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat deur Canelo Promotions en TGB Promotions bevorder word, is beskikbaar deur AXS.com.

“Hierdie drie wedstryde lewer alles waarop boksaanhangers kan hoop in 'n betaal-per-kyk-onderkaart en is waardig vir die historiese hoofwedstryd waarna hulle sal lei,Sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Elke vegter wat in die ring instap het 'n geleentheid om hulself na die top van hul onderskeie afdeling te katapulteer met 'n oorwinning op September 30. Aanhangers kan verwag om te sien dat al hierdie mededingers alles gee wat hulle het om as oorwinnaars uit die stryd te tree op SHOWTIME PPV by T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.”

’n Sterk suidpoot wat by 22 het nog nie naby aan sy plafon as vegter gekom nie, Ramos (20-0, 16 Uitklophoue) Joey Spencer, wat toe onoorwonne was, in Maart verslaan, hom in rondte een laat val voordat hy hom in rondte sewe keer om die TKO in sy sensasionele te verdien 2023 debuut op die onderkaart van David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant op SHOWTIME PPV. 'n Boorling van Casa Grande, Ariz., Ramos besit ook rugby 10-rondes eenparige besluite oor Brian Mendoza en Javier Molina in 2021, wat hy opgevolg het deur Luke Santamaria en Vladimir Hernandez in te verslaan 2022. Algehele, die jeugdige Ramos het erkenning gekry met hoogtepunt-reel KO's, stop sewe van sy laaste 10 teenstanders, wys sy vaardighede en vermoë om sy gevegte vroeg te beëindig.

“Ek is opgewonde om deel te wees van hierdie groot kaart teen 'n taai teenstander op 30 September,” sê Ramos. “Ek weet Lubin oefen hard en kom wen, wat vir 'n vermaaklike geveg sal sorg. Hierdie hele kaart is gestapel en ons wil nie teleurstel nie, so die ondersteuners is in vir 'n wonderlike aand van boks.”

Die 27-jarige Lubin (25-2, 18 Uitklophoue) het in Junie teruggekeer na die ring om 'n indrukwekkende vyfde ronde onderbreking van die veteraan Luis Arias te lewer, wat nog nooit voorheen gestop is nie. Lubin se vorige uitstappie het gesien hoe hy tone-tot-toon in een van 2022 se beste gevegte was, terwyl hy in April op SHOWTIME met mededinger Sebastian Fundora knockdowns verhandel het 2022. Op pad na die Fundora-stryd, Lubin het 'n indrukwekkende ses-wedstryd-wenreeks saamgestel sedert 'n nederlaag teen die destydse verenigde en nou onbetwiste 154-pond-kampioen Jermell Charlo in 2017, 'n lopie wat oorwinnings oor Jeison Rosario ingesluit het, Terrell Gausha en Ishe Smith. 'n Boorling van Orlando, Fla., Lubin het pro geword by 18 jaar oud in 2013 en het een van die jongste vooruitsigte geword wat ooit op die ontwikkelingsreeks verskyn hetSHOBOX: Die nuwe generasie^®,verdien "Prospect Of The Year"-eerbewyse van ESPN en Ring Magazine in 2016.

“Ek weet die wêreld sal op September kyk 30 en ek beplan om op 'n groot manier te wen,” sê Lubin. “Ons het ’n jong en talentvolle vegter voor ons, maar ek is ook jonk en talentvol. Die verskil is dat ek die room van die oes van die 154-pond-afdeling geveg het. Maak nie saak of dit Olimpiërs is nie, top vooruitsigte, aanspraakmakers of kampioene, Ek het hulle aangeneem. Ek het 'n groot chip op my skouer en ek weet dit met hierdie oorwinning, Ek sal in 'n mega-geveg wees. Ek oefen baie hard en die hele wêreld sal sien dat dit vrugte afwerp.”

UGAS (27-5, 12 Uitklophoue) sal weer in September in aksie tree 30 vir die eerste keer sedert 'n April 2022 eenwordingswedstryd teen Errol Spence Jr. op SHOWTIME PPV. Hy het homself as 'n elite-weltergewig gevestig nadat hy teruggekeer het van 'n meer as twee jaar lange ontslag in 2016 volgende rug-aan-rug verliese in 2014. Hy het in Januarie sy kaartjie as wêreldkampioen deurgeskop 2021 nadat hy 'n WBA-gordel gewen het deur Abel Ramos in September te verslaan 2020. Hy het sy wêreldkampioenskapstatus in Augustus versterk 2021, toe hy ingetree het vir 'n beseerde Spence om die legendariese toekomstige Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao deur eenparige besluit te verslaan. Kom van Santiago af, Kuba en woon nou in Miami, Florida, die Olimpiese bronsmedaljewenner oefen in Las Vegas saam met die bekende afrigter Ismael Salas en besit oorwinnings oor die destydse onoorwonne vegters Jamal James, Omar Figueroa Jr. en Bryant Perrella, plus veteraan-aanspraakmakers Thomas Dulorme en Ray Robinson.

“Ek en Mario Barrios het baie om te wen met 'n oorwinning in September 30, so ek weet dat hierdie geveg een gaan wees om te onthou,"sê Ugas. “Ek het geweldige respek vir Barrios. Hy is 'n ware vegter wat saam met die beste van hulle in die ring was, maar ek het vertroue dat ek sal oorwin. Ek het baie stryd in my oor en my beste vaardighede sal in hierdie stryd ten toon gestel word. Tuisland en Lewe, Ek veg vir my mense.”

Die 28-jarige Barrios (27-2, 18 Uitklophoue) het onlangs 'n opspraakwekkende uitklophou van Jovanie Santiago in Februarie behaal en Santiago in die agtste ronde gestuit.. Barrios se vorige geveg was sy weltergewigdebuut toe hy in Februarie 'n moeilike besluit aan die voormalige verenigde kampioen Keith Thurman laat vaar het. 2022. Die San Antonio-produk, wat nou saam met die topafrigter Bob Santos in Las Vegas oefen, het in September 'n wêreldkampioen van 140 pond geword 2019, met sy aggressiewe styl om Batyr Akhmedov uit te steek en 'n eenparige besluit te kry. Barrios het die superliggewigtitel in nog 'n aksiebelaaide titel verloor, hoogs mededingende wedstryd, aangesien hy in Junie deur die drie-afdeling en vyfmalige wêreldkampioen Gervonta Davis verslaan is 2021.

“Hierdie geveg gaan 'n oorlog wees, want ons baklei albei met baie hart en nie een van ons deins ooit terug nie,” het Barrios gesê. “Ek kan nie wag om aan 'n wedstryd soos hierdie deel te neem op een van die grootste kaarte van die jaar nie. Dit gaan 'n wonderlike aand van boks van begin tot einde wees en die Mexikaanse aanhangers kan verwag om 'n plofbare vertoning van 'El Azteca' te sien!"

Veg uit Phoenix, Arizona, Garcia (15-0, 12 Uitklophoue) is een van 2023 se grootste wegbreeksterre. Hy het in Maart op die toneel gebars deur die voorheen onoorwonne Amilcar Vidal in die vierde ronde uit te blaas om sy teenwoordigheid teen 160 pond aan te kondig.. Die 20-jarige het daardie vertoning opgevolg deur die veteraan Kevin Salgado te oorheers op pad na 'n eenparige besluit in April oor die SHOWTIME PPV-onderkaart van Gervonta Davis vs.. Ryan Garcia. Die voorbarige Garcia het vinnig beweeg sedert hy prof ingeskakel het 2020 en het ses van sy laaste agt teenstanders uitgestof.

"Dit is my tweede geveg vanjaar op 'n groot betaal-per-kyk-kaart en ek is baie opgewonde en selfs meer voorbereid as die eerste keer,” sê Garcia. “Reséndiz is 'n honger vegter net soos ek, so ek het geen twyfel dat ons 'n helse vertoning gaan aanbied vir al die aanhangers wat kyk nie.”

Die 24-jarige Reséndiz(14-1, 10 Uitklophoue) het 'n loopbaanbeste oorwinning in sy laaste uitstappie behaal toe hy die voormalige verenigde kampioen Jarrett Hurd in die 10^ste en finale rondte van hul Maart-kragmeting op SHOWTIME. Reséndiz het op al drie kaarte gelei toe die geveg gestaak is weens 'n ernstige skeurwond op Hurd se lip. 'n Boorling van Nayarit, Mexiko, hy veg nou uit Los Angeles en sal probeer om dit drie agtereenvolgende oorwinnings te maak sedert 'n noukeurige nederlaag teen Marcos Hernandez in September 2021. Reséndiz het in Februarie pro geword 2018 en het 'n suksesvolle V.S. debuut in April 2021 met 'n beslissende oorwinning oor Quilisto Wood.

“Ek is baie bly om hierdie wonderlike geleentheid te hê om op so 'n belangrike gevegskaart mee te ding,” het Reséndiz gesê. “Ek is opgewonde om my droom te verwesenlik om in Las Vegas te veg, net soos my boks-idole wat ek op TV gekyk het. Ek het 'n wonderlike oefenkamp gehad wat my sal help om op my beste te lyk op September 30 en lewer ’n vertoning waardig van die bokslegendes wat my inspireer.”

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