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Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao indstillet til at jage historie igen denne lørdag aften – Bokselyselskaber deler foretrukne “Manny Moments” & Preview Pacquiao vs.. Barrios showdown forud for stjernespækket aften

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Las Vegas - juli 15, 2025 -Filippinernes kampe stolthed, en otte-division verdensmester og fra sidste måned, En induktør i International Boxing Hall of Fame. Mens det ser ud som den større end livetManny “Pacman” Pacquiaohar opnået alt hvad du kan i sporten, Han kunne tilføje endnu et kapitel til sin historiske arv denne lørdag, Juli 19 Når han udfordrer WBC Welterweight verdensmesterMario "El Azteca" BarriosI hovedbegivenheden af en PBC-pay-per-view-begivenhed på Prime Video fra MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

Ud over at blive den første fighter til at udføre den uforståelige bedrift ved at vinde en verdenstitel efter en Hall of Fame -induktion, Pacquiao kunne bryde sin egen rekord som den ældste verdensmester i weltervægt i historie, hvis han tager WBC -bæltet fra Barrios. Pacquiao satte oprindeligt mærket i juli 2019, Da han besejrede den tidligere ubesejrede Keith Thurman på 40 år gammel. I en æra, der har set superstjerner i 40'erne, såsom Tom Brady og LeBron James, fortsætter med at udmærke sig på de højeste niveauer, Pacquiao er ude for at bevise igen, at han er en generationsatlet, der overskrider sporten.

Pacquiao vender tilbage til ringen på et sted, som han har lavet sin egen, MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas, verdens kamp hovedstad, da han laver sin 16th udseende på lokalet, Mere end nogen fighter i lokalets betydelige historie. Med hans 15th Hovedbegivenhed i juli 19, Han binder det mærke, der er sat af medlegenden Floyd Mayweather på spillestedet, Og kun stier Mayweather i samlede sejre på arenaen (15-10). De to uløseligt forbundne all-time storheder er også bundet til de mest titelkampe på MGM Grand med 12 hver.

Juli 19, Pacquiao vil stå over for en fjende med en velkendt kæmpende arv i den mexicansk-amerikanske barrios, Som Pacquiao har besejret en hvem der er af Mexicos bedste gennem hele sin karriere. Siden året 2003, Pacquiao har slået 12 Mexicansk eller mexicansk-amerikanske krigere inklusive legender som Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera og Antonio Margarito. Disse triumfer inkluderer nogle af Pacquiaos mest bemærkelsesværdige gevinster og hjalp ham.

Mens du rakte op alle disse resultater, Pacquiao har fået respekt fra en bred vifte af bokse -armaturer, der har delt deres yndlings "Manny -øjeblikke" foran juli 19 begivenhed. Blandt dem, der talte om Pacquiao, var tidligere modstandere Thurman og Barrera, såvel som den tidligere sparringspartner og weltervægtmester Shawn Porter.

”Det har aldrig været omkring et øjeblik for mig, når det kommer til Manny Pacquiao,”Sagde Thurman. ”Mit yndlings øjeblik er, når som helst, han er buset af disse otte-stempel kombinationer. Med en modstander på rebene, Konkurrence i verdensklasse, Og han fyrer bare af en otte-sæt. Det er sket mange gange, Men hver gang jeg har været vidne til det, Det har givet anledning til lidt glæde i mit hjerte. ”

”Jeg har to foretrukne Manny -øjeblikke, Den første er, da han slog Oscar de la Hoya, Fordi jeg troede, det var umuligt,"Said Barrera. ”Jeg troede, det ville aldrig ske, og så forblev de la Hoya siddende, og det var forbi. Den anden var den måde, han slog Miguel Cotto på. Det var to Hall of Famers og Manny, der var virkelig imponerende i den vægtklasse.

”Hvad der gør Manny så speciel er båndet og nærheden med sine fans. Hans hjerte er det, der får alle til at lide ham. Han kan lide at sætte på et show, Giv det hele for fansen, og vigtigst af alt, Han bliver en kriger, når han træder i ringen. ”

”Jeg har et sjældent Manny Pacquiao -øjeblik, Fordi der ikke er for mange, der kommer til at sparre med legenden,”Sagde Porter. ”Han fløj mig og min far ud til Filippinerne, og vi mødtes for første gang, og han var som” Okay, dette bliver sjovt. ”Jeg var chokeret, fordi dette var første gang, at nogen behandlede at komme i ringen med mig, som om det ikke var en big deal ... efter at jeg talte til mit hjørne, vendte jeg mig om og var i en center for ringen, og det var som dette øjeblik kom over mig som” du er sparring af Manny Pacquiao. ”Jeg var i en daze efter det første, som det første som det første øjeblik kom over mig som 10 sekunder. Og han fangede mig med en god lige venstre hånd i det første minut, og det vækkede mig. Jeg var som 'den fyr har lidt magt', Og så var vi på vej til løbene. ”

Når man prognosticerer resultaterne af denne lørdag, Juli 19 matche, Oddsmakerne har installeret den yngre regerende mester Barrios som en væddemålsfavorit. Den kendte træner og bokseanalytiker Stephen “Breadman” Edwards er enig i stemningen, understreger, hvordan Gargantuan den aktuelle opgave er for den 46-årige store.

”Det ville være en utrolig bedrift for en 46-årig fighter at komme tilbage og vinde Welterweight World-titlen,”Sagde Edwards. ”Det er svært at endda forestille sig, at nogen er ude i et par år og derefter kommer tilbage til 46 og vinde det. I al ærlighed, Jeg tror, at dette kan være en umulig opgave. Hvis nogen kan gøre det, Manny kan gøre det, Men lige nu favoriserer jeg Barrios. ”

På trods af oddsene, Flere af de afstemte boksere favoriserer Pacquiao til at trække oprørt af, inklusive Porter, Barrera, Og regerende WBA Super Lightweight verdensmester Gary Antuanne Russell.

”Pacquiao er et slag i bundter type fyr, og han kan knække,"sagde Russell. ”Han har vist, at hans stansekraft kan få jobbet gjort. Barrios er ungdommelig og en selektiv puncher. Jeg tror ikke, han vil være i stand til at sidde der og tage billeder. Manny får dig til at betale, hvis du venter for længe. Han har altid vist, at han ønsker at få kampen i gang.

”Pacquiao er en high-tempo fighter, og Barrios har kæmpet med det tempo. Barrios er en hård konkurrent, Men jeg har lyst til, at han stadig har meget at lære. Manny har været der med mange mestre, og jeg tror, han har værktøjerne i sit arsenal, og at det viser kampens nat. Barrios bliver nødt til at chokere verden. Han er nødt til at vise nok for at få Manny til at respektere ham. Jeg læner mig mod Manny, der er sejrrig, Men må den bedste mand vinde. ”

”Jeg tror, at Manny Pacquiao vil slå Mario Barrios,”Sagde Porter. ”Jeg ved, at alle taler om hans alder. Det er temaet, Kan den gamle mand slå den unge mand? Jeg tror, at denne gamle mand altid bliver for meget, indtil han hænger op i handskerne. ”

”Jeg tror, dette vil være en meget interessant kamp,”Sagde Barrera. “Pacquiao er en fremragende kriger, En verdensmester på otte division, der vil give det hele og som kan lide at stille på et show. Dette sætter op til at blive en kamp, hvor vi virkelig vil se disse fyre kollidere og gøre fansen til de virkelige vindere.

”Barrios er en aktiv forsvarsmester, Og mens han ikke er så kompleks som de andre nuværende mestre, Han vil være farlig, når han træder ind i ringen. Jeg vil gerne se Pacquiao vinde på grund af sagnet, at han er. Jeg går med Manny Pacquiao som vinderen, Men hvis Barrios vinder, Det vil være fordi han beviser, at han er den bedre fighter lige nu. ”

Uanset hvem du ser vinde den juli 19, Aftenen er uden tvivl formet til at være historisk, Og på trods af enhver tvivl, der kommer udefra, Pacquiao har udtrykt den stærke selvtillid, at han igen vil forlade ringen som verdensmester.

”Ilden, Bestemmelse og iver efter at arbejde hårdt er der stadig,”Sagde Pacquiao. ”Jeg nyder stadig at køre bjergene. Ikke enhver fighter har denne følelse. Dette er en velsignelse, Fordi jeg har været igennem så mange store kampe i min karriere, og jeg er stadig her. Jeg er tilbage ... det ville betyde meget for mig at blive verdensmester igen. Manny Pacquiao giver altid overraskelser til fansen. Det er min lidenskab. ”

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Om Pacquiao vs.. Barrios

Pacquiao vs. Barrios vil se Hall of Fame Boxing LegendManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoog WBC Welterweight verdensmesterMario "El Azteca" BarriosSquare Off i hovedbegivenheden af en stjernespækket PBC-pay-per-view-begivenhed på Prime Video lørdag, Juli 19 fra MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

I co-main event, WBC Super Welterweight verdensmesterSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraog australsk superstjerneTim Tszyu vil gentages efter at have deltaget i 2024's blodigste kamp.

Handlingen vil også indeholde mexicansk stjerneIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzog hans hårdt ramte landsmandAngel Fierro Møde for anden gang i en 12-runde super lette duel efter deres actionfyldte februar-sammenstød, Plus tidligere verdensmester i to divisionBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaog top contenderJoet Gonzalez Start betalings-per-view på 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT med en 12-runde WBA Featherweight-titel eliminator.

Forud for pay-per-view, mesterGary Russell Jr.topper en tre kampkortstrømning live på prime video, Når han træder tilbage i ringen for at mødeHugo CastañedaI et 10-runde letvægts showdown.

Handlingen inkluderer også ubesejret top super bantamvægtDavid "Rey" PicassoDuellering af japansk konkurrentKyonosuke Kamedai en 10-round affære, Plus filippinsk power-puncher og tidligere verdensmesterMark "Magnifico" vil tage vækkæmper MexicosJorge MataI en 10-runde super fjervægtattraktion åbner showet kl 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. 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, Juli 19

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

RIVERSIDE, F.EKS. – 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, Juli 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 til 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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Om Pacquiao vs.. Barrios

Pacquiao vs. Barrios vil se Hall of Fame Boxing LegendManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoog WBC Welterweight verdensmesterMario "El Azteca" BarriosSquare Off i hovedbegivenheden af en stjernespækket PBC-pay-per-view-begivenhed på Prime Video lørdag, Juli 19 fra MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

I co-main event, WBC Super Welterweight verdensmesterSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraog australsk superstjerneTim Tszyu vil gentages efter at have deltaget i 2024's blodigste kamp.

Handlingen vil også indeholde mexicansk stjerneIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzog hans hårdt ramte landsmandAngel Fierro Møde for anden gang i en 12-runde super lette duel efter deres actionfyldte februar-sammenstød, Plus tidligere verdensmester i to divisionBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaog top contenderJoet Gonzalez Start betalings-per-view på 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

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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" Barriospå lørdag, Juli 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.

The stacked lineup features another sensational rematch as Mexican starIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzbattles the hard-hittingAngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Mere, former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroasteps in against top contenderJoet Gonzalezfor 10-rounds of featherweight action that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 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 Barriosi 12-runde hovedbegivenhed.

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. I en æra, der har set superstjerner i 40'erne, såsom Tom Brady og LeBron James, fortsætter med at udmærke sig på de højeste niveauer, 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 KOS), 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, herunder 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. i august 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,”Sagde 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. debut. 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 KOS) 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, det er alle forretninger,sagde 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. Han er hurtigt, eksplosive, 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” Fundoraog australsk superstjerneTim 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. Juli 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KOS) 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.

Efter 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 KOS) 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, Australien, 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 punches, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 til 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, Cross (27-3-1, 18 KOS) 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. Senest, 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,"Sagde 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 KOS) 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 udflugter. 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. Jeg kommer til at vinde!"

**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 KOS) 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’.”

Kæmper ud af Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 KOS) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 med 23 lige sejre, 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,"Sagde 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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RISING STJERNER OG TOPKENDERE SÆTTE TIL HIGH-STAKES MATCHUPS PÅ STABLET CANELO VS. CHARLO SHOWTIME PPV UNDERCARD LØRDAG, SEPTEMBER 30

Plus All-Action Rising mellemvægtere Elijah Garcia og

Armando Reséndiz Mød i Pay-Per-View Opener

Canelo Promotions præsenterer en Premier Boxing Champions

Pay-Per-View fra T-Mobile Arena i Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – august 25, 2023 -Tre matchups med stigende stjerner, topudfordrer og tidligere verdensmestre fra 147 til 160 pund vil fremhæve et robust pay-per-view undercard, der fører op tilCanelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charloubestridt supermellemvægtsmesterskabskamp lørdag, September 30 live på SHOWTIME PPV fra T-Mobile Arena i Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions vil præsentere Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.

I co-main event, ubesejret sensationJesus "Mono" Ramos Jr.,vil tage imod hårdtslående topkandidatErickson "Hammer" Lubini en 12-rund superweltervægt specialattraktion. Pay-per-view inkluderer også tidligere verdensmestreYordenis UgásogMario "El Azteca" Barriosgår tå til tå for den midlertidige WBC weltervægtstitel. Åbning af aktionen kl 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT er stigende mellemvægtereElias GarciaogArmando Reséndiz afsted i en 10-rund attraktion.

Billetter til live event, som promoveres af Canelo Promotions og TGB Promotions, er tilgængelige via AXS.com.

"Disse tre matchups leverer alt, hvad boksefans kunne håbe på i et pay-per-view undercard og er værdige til det historiske hovedbegivenhedsopgør, de vil føre op til,sagde Tom Brown, Formand for TGB Promotions. "Hver fighter, der træder ind i ringen, har en mulighed for at katapultere sig selv til toppen af ​​deres respektive division med en sejr i september 30. Fans kan forvente at se alle disse konkurrenter give alt, hvad de har, for at komme sejrrigt ud på SHOWTIME PPV på T-Mobile Arena i Las Vegas."

En stærk sydpote, der kl 22 har endnu ikke været tæt på at ramme sit loft som fighter, Ramos (20-0, 16 KOS) lynede dengang ubesejrede Joey Spencer i marts, droppede ham i runde et, før han stoppede ham i runde syv for at tjene TKO i hans sensationelle 2023 debut på underkortet af David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant på SHOWTIME PPV. En indfødt af Casa Grande, Ariz., Ramos ejer også back-to-back 10-runder enstemmige beslutninger over Brian Mendoza og Javier Molina i 2021, som han fulgte op med at besejre Luke Santamaria og Vladimir Hernandez i 2022. Samlet, den ungdommelige Ramos har opnået anerkendelse med highlight-reel KO'er, stopper syv af hans sidste 10 modstandere, viser sine evner og evner til at afslutte sine kampe tidligt.

“Jeg er spændt på at være en del af dette enorme kort mod en hård modstander den 30. september,” sagde Ramos. "Jeg ved, at Lubin træner hårdt og kommer for at vinde, hvilket vil give en underholdende kamp. Hele dette kort er stablet, og vi ønsker ikke at skuffe, så fansene er klar til en fantastisk aften med boksning.”

Den 27-årige Lubin (25-2, 18 KOS) vendte tilbage til ringen i juni for at levere et imponerende stop i femte runde af veteranen Luis Arias, som aldrig tidligere var blevet stoppet. Lubins tidligere udspil så ham gå tå-til-tå i en af ​​2022s bedste kampe, da han byttede knockdowns med medspiller Sebastian Fundora på SHOWTIME i april 2022. På vej ind i Fundora-kampen, Lubin havde sammensat en imponerende sejrsrække på seks kampe siden et tab til dengang forenede og nu ubestridte 154-pund-mester Jermell Charlo i 2017, et løb, der inkluderede triumfer over Jeison Rosario, Terrell Gausha og Ishe Smith. En indfødt i Orlando, Fla., Lubin blev pro kl 18 år gammel i 2013 og blev en af ​​de yngste udsigter, der nogensinde har optrådt i udviklingsserienSHOBOX: Den nye generation®,optjente "Prospect Of The Year" hæder fra ESPN og Ring Magazine i 2016.

"Jeg ved, at verden vil se med i september 30 og jeg planlægger at vinde i stor stil,sagde Lubin. »Vi har en ung og talentfuld fighter foran os, men jeg er også ung og talentfuld. Forskellen er, at jeg har bekæmpet cremen af ​​grøden af ​​154-pund divisionen. Det er lige meget, om det er Olympians, topudsigter, kandidater eller mestre, Jeg har taget dem på. Jeg har en stor chip på min skulder, og det ved jeg med denne sejr, Jeg skal i en mega kamp. Jeg træner ekstremt hårdt, og hele verden vil se det betale sig."

Ugas (27-5, 12 KOS) vil træde tilbage i aktion i september 30 for første gang siden april 2022 foreningskampen nederlag til Errol Spence Jr. på SHOWTIME PPV. Han etablerede sig som en elite-weltervægter efter at være vendt tilbage fra en mere end to-årig pause i 2016 efter back-to-back tab i 2014. Han fik sin billet som verdensmester i januar 2021 efter at have vundet et WBA-bælte ved at besejre Abel Ramos i september 2020. Han styrkede sin verdensmesterskabsstatus i august 2021, da han trådte ind for en skadet Spence for at besejre den legendariske fremtidige Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao ved enstemmig beslutning. Kommer fra Santiago, Cuba og bor nu i Miami, Florida, den olympiske bronzevinder træner i Las Vegas med den berømte træner Ismael Salas og ejer sejre over den daværende ubesejrede kæmper Jamal James, Omar Figueroa Jr. og Bryant Perrella, plus veteranudfordrerne Thomas Dulorme og Ray Robinson.

"Både mig og Mario Barrios har meget at vinde med en sejr i september 30, så jeg ved, at denne kamp bliver en at huske,sagde Ugas. "Jeg har enorm respekt for Barrios. Han er en sand kriger, der har været i ringen med de bedste af dem, men jeg har tillid til, at jeg vinder. Jeg har en masse kamp tilbage i mig, og mine bedste evner vil blive vist i denne kamp. Fædreland og Liv, Jeg kæmper for mit folk."

Den 28-årige Barrios (27-2, 18 KOS) scorede senest et sensationelt knockout af Jovanie Santiago i februar og stoppede Santiago i ottende runde. Barrios' forrige kamp var hans debut i weltervægt, da han droppede en hårdt tilkæmpet beslutning til den tidligere unified mester Keith Thurman i februar 2022. San Antonio-produktet, som nu træner med toptræner Bob Santos i Las Vegas, blev verdensmester på 140 pund i september 2019, ved at bruge sin aggressive stil til at slå Batyr Akhmedov ud og opnå en enstemmig beslutning. Barrios mistede superletvægtstitlen i endnu en actionfyldt, meget konkurrencepræget kamp, da han blev besejret af tredivisions- og femdobbelt verdensmester Gervonta Davis i juni 2021.

"Denne kamp bliver en krig, fordi vi begge kæmper med en masse hjerte og ingen af ​​os viger nogensinde,sagde Barrios. "Jeg kan ikke vente med at konkurrere i en kamp som denne på et af årets største kort. Dette bliver en fantastisk aften med boksning fra start til slut, og de mexicanske fans kan forvente at se en eksplosiv præstation fra 'El Azteca'!"

Kæmper ud af Phoenix, Arizona, Garcia (15-0, 12 KOS) er en af ​​2023's største breakout-stjerner. Han bragede ind på scenen i marts ved at sprænge den tidligere ubesejrede Amilcar Vidal ud i fjerde runde for at annoncere sin tilstedeværelse på 160 pund. Den 20-årige fulgte op på denne præstation ved at dominere veteranen Kevin Salgado på vej til en enstemmig beslutning i april om SHOWTIME PPV-underkortet af Gervonta Davis vs.. Ryan Garcia. Den tidlige Garcia har bevæget sig hurtigt, siden han blev professionel 2020 og har slået seks af sine sidste otte modstandere ud.

"Dette er min anden kamp i år på et stort pay-per-view-kort, og jeg er super spændt og endnu mere forberedt end første gang,”Sagde Garcia. “Reséndiz er en sulten fighter ligesom jeg selv, så jeg er ikke i tvivl om, at vi kommer til at lave et fandens show for alle de fans, der ser.”

Den 24-årige Reséndiz(14-1, 10 KOS) opnåede en karriere-bedste sejr i sit sidste udspil, da han stoppede den tidligere forenede mester Jarrett Hurd i 10th og sidste runde af deres marts-opgør på SHOWTIME. Reséndiz førte på alle tre kort, da kampen blev stoppet på grund af en alvorlig flænge på Hurds læbe. En indfødt i Nayarit, Mexico, han kæmper nu ud af Los Angeles og vil se efter at vinde tre i træk siden et tæt beslutningstab til Marcos Hernandez i september 2021. Reséndiz blev professionel i februar 2018 og lavede et succesfuldt U.S. debut i april 2021 med en afgørelsessejr over Quilisto Wood.

"Jeg er meget glad for at have denne fantastiske mulighed for at konkurrere på et så vigtigt kampkort,” sagde Reséndiz. "Jeg er spændt på at realisere min drøm om at kæmpe i Las Vegas, ligesom mine bokseidoler, som jeg så på tv. Jeg har haft en fantastisk træningslejr, der vil hjælpe mig til at se bedst ud i september 30 og levere en præstation, der er værdig til de bokselegender, der inspirerer mig."

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KEITH “ONE TIME” THURMAN MAKES STATEMENT WITH DECISION WIN OVER MARIO “EL AZTECA” BARRIOS

Leo Santa Cruz Dominates Keenan Carbajal in Pay-Per-View Co-feature, Jesus Ramos Delivers KO Win, Plus Luis Nery Outpoints Carlos Castro In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action & Luke Santamaria & Omar Juarez Victorious in PBC on FOX Action
 
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LAS VEGAS (Februar 5, 2022) -Former unified welterweight world championKeith “One Time” Thurmaner tilbage.
 
Thurman proved he is still an elite welterweight, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over former super lightweight world championMario "El Azteca" Barrios in the main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.


“This was a comeback fight after two and a half years away,” said Clearwater, Florida’s Thurman. “I wish I had my best performance, but I did the best I could under the circumstances. “I grade this performance a C+ or B- for myself.”
 
In his first fight in over 30 måneder, the 33-year-old Thurman (30-1, 22 KOS) displayed the attributes that led him to the top of the 147-pound division. Thurman got off to a strong start and never relinquished control, at times punishing Barrios with hard shots.
 
Kvarterer (26-2, 17 KOS) had his moments in his welterweight debut, particularly in the eighth when a left hook to the body caused Thurman to back up. The 26-year-old slugger from San Antonio, Texas also showed grit, gamely fighting back despite Thurman’s heavy artillery.
 
Tonight I showed the Mexican warrior in me. I take my hat off to Keith Thurman, he’s a warrior as well. We gave the fans a great fight,sagde Barrios.


Alligevel, it wasn’t enough to overcome what was a fine performance from the relentless Thurman.
 
“We rocked him. We weren’t able to put him down and out, but we had a great performance and a great fight,”Sagde Thurman.
 
“I want the belts. I want the champions. I want to be back on top, so whoever is willing to send Keith Thurman the contract, let’s go!"
 
In the super featherweight co-main event, four-division world championLeo "Jordskælvet" Santa Cruz delivered another vintage performance, overcoming adversity to win a wide 10-round unanimous decision overKeenan “Bedo” Carbajal.
 
“I went good rounds. If I had gone in there and finished him fast, I wouldn’t have gotten the experience I needed,” said the 33-year-old Santa Cruz. “I felt the long layoff a little bit, but I did my best and hopefully the fans loved it and want to see me again.”


Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 KOS) suffered a cut underneath his left eye and one along his right eyelid both from accidental headbutts.
 
Undaunted, “El Terremoto” dominated the action, hurting Carbajal (23-3-1, 15 KOS) several times on his way to winning every round on all three scorecards (100-90).
 
“We’re going to go back to the gym, get better and work on what we did wrong,” Santa Cruz said. “We want to unify and defend our title. We want all the champions at 126 pund. "
 
Pay-per-view action also saw rising super welterweight sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos (18-0, 15 KOS) deliver a spectacular performance in the biggest fight of his career. The 20-year-old Ramos remained undefeated by knocking out dangerous veteranVladimir Hernandez (13-5, 6 KOS) på 2:21 of the sixth round.
 
“I was boxing him smartly and I wasn’t really looking for the knockout,” said Ramos. “He’s a tough, durable guy. I broke him down round by round, landing a clean shot that hurt him, so I got the job done.
 
The end came swiftly in the sixth when a Ramos overhand left caused Hernandez to lose control of his legs. Ramos proceeded to batter him to the head and body until referee Mike Ortega mercifully stepped in.
 
“We want to build our resume, like Floyd Mayweather did,” said Ramos. “He had Gatti, Corrales, Castillo and all the guys. That’s something you can’t take away from him and that’s what I want to do. I want to earn my reputation. I’m not here to have Instagram followers. I’m here to make a statement in boxing.”
 
In the pay-per-view opener, former two-division world championLuis “Pantera” Nery droppetCarlos Castro in the first round on his way to a 10-round split decision win in a tactical battle between super bantamweights.
 
“My experience was definitely a factor,” said Nery. “I have three world title fights under my belt and have faced tougher opponents than he has. It showed tonight.”
 
The action heated up in the first when southpaw Nery connected with a straight left that deposited Castro on the seat of his trunks. The Phoenix, Arizona native managed to rise and survive the frame.
 
The bout turned into a chess match in the middle rounds as both Castro (27-1, 12 KOS) and Mexico’s Nery (32-1, 24 KOS) had their moments. I sidste ende, Nery’s defense and accuracy proved to be the difference as he won 96-93 og 95-94 on two cards, while a third judge scored it for Castro, 95-94.
 
“I wanted to show everyone that I’m not just about haymakers,” said Nery. “If I wanna brawl and be tactical, I can do that too.
 
“I knew I could knock him out, but I wanted to win proving I could box too. I would counter-punch and attack the way I wanted to.”
 
Forud for pay-per-view, the PBC on FOX main event sawLuke Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 KOS) overcome a stiff challenge fromAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 KOS) to win a 10-round unanimous decision in their welterweight encounter. Following a slow start, Santamaria found his footing, often switching from orthodox to southpaw and having success from both stances. Ramos was game throughout, but all three judges saw Santamaria winning clearly by scores of 98-92, 96-94 og 96-94.
 
I co-main event på FOX, super lightweight contenderOmar “El Relámpago” Juárez (13-1, 5 KOS) won a hard-fought 10-round split decision over Ryan “Cowboy” Karl. Juarez controlled the early action, surviving a mid-fight surge from Karl (19-4, 12 KOS) to walk away with the victory. One judge scored the action 95-94 for Karl while the other two judges had Juarez winning by scores of 96-93 og 95-94.
 
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. Barrios
Thurman vs. Barrios saw former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring against former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlined a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Februar 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
 
I co-feature, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz battled Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while rising unbeaten Jesus “Mono” Ramos dueled Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown. The pay-per-view telecast began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battling unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel.
 
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Jesús “Mono’’ Ramos Clashes With Vladimir Hernández on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Februar 5 From Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Josesito Lopez Injured in Training, Forced to Withdraw Against Abel Ramos on PPV Undercard

FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Headlined By Showdown Between Former Champions Keith Thurman & Mario Barrios

LAS VEGAS (Januar 31, 2022) – Rising unbeaten star Jesús “Mono” Ramos will take on super welterweight contender Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown on the undercard of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Februar 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay.

Josesito Lopez was injured in training and forced to withdraw from his bout against Abel Ramos in a pay-per-view attraction. Jesús Ramos vs. Hernandez replaces the Abel Ramos vs. Josesito Lopez bout on the pay-per-view lineup.

The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman battling former super lightweight world champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios, and also features four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz at tage på Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal i co-main event. Mere, two-division champion Luis Nery will battle unbeaten Carlos Castro in the 10-round pay-per-view opener.

Billetter til live event, som fremmes af TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available at axs.com.

Ramos (17-0, 14 KOS), the nephew of welterweight contender Abel Ramos, has paved his way to stardom with highlight-reel KOs, but has shown his ability to outbox opponents in his last two fights. After winning a unanimous decision over Javier Molina in May 2021, Ramos most recently dominated Brian Mendoza en route to another unanimous decision in September on FOX. Prior to those fights, the 20-year-old southpaw had scored five-straight knockout victories.

The 32-year-old Hernandez (13-4, 6 KOS) has revitalized his career during his current three-fight winning streak, most recently earning a split-decision over former unified champion Julian Williams in an October 2021 action fight. Hernandez’s previous outing had seen him upset longtime contender Alfredo Angulo in August 2020, with a July 2020 decision over Aaron Coley kicking off the run. Originally from Durango, Mexico, Hernandez now fights out of Stockton, California as he looks to spring another upset on February 5.

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ABOUT THURMAN VS. Barrios
Thurman vs. Barrios will see former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring to take on former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Februar 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

I co-feature, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz will battle Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battles unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos dueling Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown.

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS MOVES UP TWO WEIGHT CLASSES TO BECOME THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION WITH SCINTILLATING TKO OVER PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN MARIO BARRIOS IN SHOWTIME PPV® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM ATLANTA

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ATLANTA (Juni 27, 2021) – Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the biggest stars in all of boxing, put on a career-defining performance Saturday night live on SHOWTIME PPV from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, scoring a scintillating 11th round TKO over the previously-undefeated Mario Barrios to capture the WBA Super Lightweight Championship in the action-packed Premier Boxing Champions event. Watch the stoppage HER.

“I made it tough. I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done,” said the 26-year-old Baltimore native, who was headlining his second SHOWTIME PPV. “I hit him with some clean shots, but I’m the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. I don’t just want to throw any type of shot. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.”

In a fight that lived up to its potential, Davis (25-0, 24 KOS) and Barrios (26-1, 17 KOS) combined to put on an unforgettable main event in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,570. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 punches, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. In the eighth round, “Tank” sent “El Azteca” to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Første, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. Øjeblikke senere, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis’ attempts to finish him in the eighth.

With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. “Tank” dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. The bloodied Barrios rose again, only to be greeted with another barrage of punches from Davis. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round.

“I knew for sure if I catch him, I’m crackin,” Davis told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “So I caught him, og det viste. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but I’m a southpaw so they know I’m going to that jab side. So I would try and bait him in. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. And my hook over top, and that’s where I caught him.”

In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 punches. Han landede 45 procent af hans magt slag (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds.

“I knew he was hurt. I just had to catch him at the right time,” Davis continued. “Floyd [Mayweather] came to me and was honest and said I was down,” continued Davis, who was actually ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage. “So he said ‘Show me that you’re great.’ And you know how we do it in the doghouse, Baby!"

Med sejren, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez.

“He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever,” said Mayweather. “When I first met ‘Tank’ when he was 14 eller 15 år, I told him I’d make him a world champion. And that you’ll be one of the best someday. I’m proud of him.”

“I’ve never been a hater. Congrats to ‘Tank’,sagde Barrios. “He came here and did his thing. It was nothing short of an exciting fight and that’s exactly what both of us predicted. He was the better man tonight, but I’ll definitely be back.

“’Tank’ is explosive. He caught me slipping and it’s boxing. Ved slutningen af ​​dagen, one punch can change the fight. That’s exactly what I felt happened. Congrats to him.”

In a back-and-forth co-main event, Orlandos Erickson "Hammer" Lubin (23-1, 17 KOS) overcame some adversity to score the most important victory of his career over former unified world champion Jeison Rosario (20-3-1, 14 KOS). The WBC No. 1-ranked contender at 154 pounds, Lubin scored a sixth-round KO (1:42) in the WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. Holde øje HER.

“I just followed the game plan,” said the 25-year-old Lubin, who improves to 6-0 since suffering the only loss of his career to 154-pound kingpin Jermell Charlo. “I would just go back to my corner after each round and Coach [Kevin] Cunningham and my team would just say, ‘Stick to the jab. Stay consistent with your jab.I’m way faster than him and I knew he had good power and he was trying to counter me. So I would fade him out and use my jab consistently.”

I tredje runde, Lubin nearly put an early end to the action with a huge frame that had Rosario on the back foot. In the closing moments of the round, Lubin landed a right hook that had Rosario wobbling back to his corner after the bell rang. Miraculously, in the next round, Rosario was able to recover and completely turned the tables, wobbling Lubin with a left jab.

The action turned up even more in the sixth round. Lubin, sensing that Rosario was susceptible to the body attack, landed a vicious left-right body combination that sent Rosario to his knees in what ultimately proved to be the turning point of the fight. Rosary, clearly hurt, was never able to recover and Lubin finished him off moments later against the ropes.

“I started to hurt him in the body as soon as the first round started,” the 2016 “Prospect Of The Year” Lubin said. “I started with the body and I saw him grunt. So I was able to hurt him to the body. I just wanted to distract him with the jab, then go downstairs. And I was able to get him out. I knew even if he got up after the knockdown that the fight was over. I know I’m a great finisher and I knew I was going to get him out of there as soon as I saw him drop.”

Lubin landed 44 procent af hans magt slag (80/288) og 20 of his landed punches were to the body. Med sejren, Lubin puts himself squarely in the picture for a second world title opportunity.

“I want a shot at the world title next,"Sagde han. “I want everyone at 154 pounds. I’m No. 1 in the WBC but I chose to fight Rosario. I don’t duck anybody. I want to say that I fought everyone in my division when I win the world title.”

“Right now, I feel so bad,” said Rosario. “There is no lesson to be learned yet, everything is so raw still. I lost again, and it’s so frustrating. I was convinced I was going to win. The fight started to turn in the second round. I was just trying to keep up and listen to my corner. Lubin is a great fighter. He deserved to win. I hope he enjoys his victory.”

On the biggest stage of his career, Dominican Republic’s Carlos Adames (20-1, 16 KOS) rose to the occasion, scoring a highlight-reel third-round knockout over the streaking Alexis Salazar (23-4, 9 KOS) in the second fight of the pay-per-view. Tidspunktet for standsningen var 2:59 af den tredje runde. Watch the KO HER.

In the eventful and decisive third round, referee Jim Korb deducted two points from Adames for excessive holding. Men, Adames made certain that the point deduction would have no impact on the fight’s result. He dropped Salazar with a lead left hook flush on the chin, a punch that Salazar never saw coming. The 25-year-old Mexican was able to get back to his feet, but Korb called for the stoppage when it was evident that a dazed Salazar was unable to continue.

“I was in control the entire fight, and that’s what reduced him to turning around at times,” said the 27-year-old Adames. “I was working with the jab to the body at first so that was working, and then I came with the left hook. I did my job and followed my strategy from A to Z and was able to succeed the way I wanted to.

“The key moment of the fight was when I managed to disrupt his focus. Once I was able to do that then it was easy pickings for me.”

I was feeling good in there and I thought I was winning rounds,” said Salazar, whose 15-fight win streak was put to an end with one punch. “But he started grabbing me and that’s when he got me with an uppercut. That swung the fight. I just have to get back to work and keep looking for more opportunities.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, den hårdtslående Batyr Akhmedov (9-1, 8 KOS) scored a TKO victory over former world champion Argenis Mendez (25-7-3, 12 KOS) in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator. Mendez suffered a right hand injury and did not get off his stool to come out for the ninth round. The official time of the stoppage was 3:00 of round number eight.

“The fight went as planned,” said Akhmedov, who overcame the first cut of his career over his left eye after an accidental head clash in the second round. “We were expecting a tough fight like that. I’ve been out of the ring for a long time, so I needed to get those rounds in. My plan is to fight for the world title next. We knew he would be uncomfortable to fight and tricky. He was headbutting and elbowing me. It was good experience for me.”

In the battle of Olympians, it was Akhmedov who pressed the action and was far busier from the onset. He went to the body early and often, landing 57 body punches, wearing Mendez down as the rounds passed by. The 30-year-old Akhmedov landed 115 af 306 power punches he threw, while the 34-year-old Mendez landed 84 sin 223 magt slag, including just 13 body connects. På tidspunktet for standsningen, Akhmedov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards.

Mendez is a tough guy who fights top fighters,” continued Akhmedov. “We knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park. When I hurt him, my corner was telling me to slow down and take my time before going for the knockout.”

“I started feeling (injured) in the second and third round,” said a disappointed Mendez. “My knuckles were broken and I couldn’t throw a punch anymore after I cut him with my right hand in the first round. I tried to keep fighting from the fourth round on, men til ingen nytte. It was useless.”

Med sejren, Akhmedov keeps himself in the running for top fights in the deep 140-pound division. Mendez drops to 2-4-2 in last eight fights.

SHOWTIME will add a special replay of tonight’s pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios to the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Chris “Primetime” Colbert vs. Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar next Saturday, Juli 3 på 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pt på SHOWTIME. The replay of tonight’s SHOWTIME PPV headline attraction from State Farm Arena in Atlanta will serve as the opening fight of the live telecast from Carson, Calif. on Independence Day weekend.

Al adgang: DAVIS-BARRIOS EPILOGUE premieres immediately following next week’s live telecast of Colbert vs. Nyambayar. The Emmy® Award-winning series Al adgang was behind-the-scenes all week in Atlanta to capture never-before-seen moments from fight week. The epilogue will reveal intimate scenes from the locker rooms before and after the fight and inside the ropes from tonight’s action.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast teamEmmy® prisvindende reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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ATLANTA (Juni 23, 2021) – Four-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios took part in a media workout to kick off fight week at the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday ahead of this Saturday’s blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV® begivenhed.

Tickets for the live event presented by Premier Boxing Champions are on sale now and available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what Davis, Barrios and the rest of the fighters in attendance had to say on Wednesday:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“I’m excited to be in this position to be able to give the fans what they want to see, which is an exciting fight. Atlanta showed me love the last time I came, so why not come back?

“This is one of my toughest fights on paper. I’ll be ready and hopefully he’ll be ready, and we’ll give the fans what they want to see.

“Las Vegas is definitely a boxing town. My team is there at Mayweather Promotions and I brought my personal team out there as well. We’re all a family. We train together, get along, and help each other.

“There is no pressure on me, I am just going out there to do my job. It’s just another day at the job for me. Hopefully he’s ready because I’m definitely ready and we can give the fans what they want to see, which is a knockout.

"[Kvarterer] is a young champion. I’m going up two weight classes to face him. If they don’t give me the respect after this, I don’t know what I have to do. It’s pretty cool. This is actually the first time I’m fighting at this weight class. Whatever opportunities they give me at 135, eller 140, I’ll take them.”

MARIO BARRIOS

“This is all brand new, but I’m taking it all in and excited to be in Atlanta. I’m just excited to go out there on Saturday and give everybody a great fight.

“No doubt about it, Tank is by far the toughest test for another title defense and I’m going to do whatever it takes to be successful on Saturday. There’s going to be fireworks on Saturday.

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for this chance. This is a very winnable fight for me, regardless of what everyone has been saying. I’m just excited to be back in the ring and in Atlanta.

“I think it’s not going to be until we both get in the ring that people realize how much size I really have for 140 pounds. Somehow, he’s still the favorite although he’s the challenger in this fight. I just take that as more motivation for me.

“Height-wise, reach. Those are the major advantages. I’m just as dangerous as he is. And just as explosive and just as fast. And I will show that on fight night.

“When they came to me, I said let’s do it but I was like, ‘I’m not going down to 135,’ and they said, ‘Nah, he’s going to come up.’ And I said, ‘Even better.’

“I’ve seen him fight plenty of times. He’s a great fighter and he’s been very successful at the lower weight divisions against the smaller opponents. But this is a different fight for him.

“I didn’t take too much from the Leo Santa Cruz fight. Jeg følte [Gervonta] fought him the way he did because he didn’t respect Santa Cruz’s power. But with our fight he’s going to have no choice and he’s not going to fight me the way he fought Santa Cruz. Whatever he does fight night, I’m going to have to adapt.

“I’ve been boxing just as long as he has and I have an excellent boxing IQ, just as he has. It only takes one punch to change a fight, and he definitely has that one punch. But I’ll find out if that power carries over to 140 pund. "

ERICKSON LUBIN

“We always work hard. Every camp is hard. It’s just that this time we added a little longer. We’ve been working since my last fight and I’m just so excited to go out there and display my talents.

“Me and Jeison Rosario, we’re both hungry. I just think I want it more and my preparation is going to speak for itself and the fans can only expect fireworks and the best of me.

“It’s not just one thing we’re working on; we’re working on everything to be our best. Everything is clicking on all cylinders right now. I feel I’m ready to fight. I’ve been ready to fight weeks ago. Everything is going to show on Saturday night.

“I’ve seen him fight against Charlo and others – I’ve seen enough. I know what I have to do to get him out of there. I’m a competitor and want to give the fans the best show.

“My loss affected me and motivated me big time. I know my abilities and I know what I’m capable of, so I just went back to the drawing board and took it all in. I understood how serious this sport is, and how unforgiving this sport is. So I knew I had to go out there and do things different to take my career to another level. That’s what I did.”

CARLOS ADAMES

“I felt great when I got the call to be on this card. I was very happy to get this opportunity.

“There are four corners in the ring, I am going to catch him eventually. Outside of the ring he may be able to run from me, but inside the ring he won’t be able to.

“It’s about a sense of responsibility. I’m always ready to fight regardless of how long I have to prepare. My responsibility is to always be ready whenever I am called upon to put on a good show for the fans.

“It’s a great opportunity and I’m very thankful to PBC and SHOWTIME for having me in consideration. I want to show what I am worth on Saturday.

“I know that my opponent is an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of punches with his right hand. I will be ready for anything. I have the capacity to adapt to whatever he wants to do, so I don’t care what he comes with because I am going to be ready.

“Being with PBC makes me feel closer to the belts. Now all I have to do is go in the ring and show what I am capable of to earn those belts as soon as possible.”

ALEXIS SALAZAR

“I had a lot of emotions when I learned I would be fighting on this card. Mere end noget andet, it was a dream come true because I have worked my entire life for this. I thank God for this opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it.

“I can’t stay in front of my opponent for too long, I need to box against him. It’s what I know how to do and it’s what I’ve been preparing to do.

“I feel great and I feel really ready for this fight. This is my first time fighting in Atlanta, it’s a really nice city.

“It’s a great motivation for me to be moved up to the pay-per-view card. I feel more motivated to do what I know how to do. I train and work hard every day, so nothing’s new.

“I want to prove how ready I am and to reach new heights. I want to show people wherever you are from, it’s possible to reach your dreams. I train every day, and work hard every day and there is no better motivation for me than to work this hard and to fight on this stage.

“I’ve been getting great sparring and I’ve been training at Wild Card in Hollywood, and those guys are warriors. All my sparring partners are hungry and this past week they all showed it.

BATYR AKHMEDOV

“It is my first time being in Atlanta and it’s an honor for me to fight here on such a great card in front of such great people.

“Thank you so much for all of your support. I fought Mario in a World Title fight and went through a war, and now we work on the mistakes. I am ready to put on another performance, and I’ll do my best for the fans to enjoy an exciting fight.

“Under my coaches, Joel and Antonio Diaz, I have the best team in the world. It is a learning process every time whether it’s a win, lose, or draw. You have to make adjustments to your performances and that is what we did.

“I will do my best to bring the action and make the fans remember this fight. I already like the city of Atlanta. You can see right away that people like boxing here. It’s going to be a good card with good fights.

“I am very happy with the experience I have gotten in my previous fights and I expect it to help me in the future.”

Argenis Mendez

"Jeg føler stor, I’m very happy and very excited. I’m very happy to be here today and excited to leave with a victory.

“The most important thing is coming away with the victory. I am very focused on the fight this Saturday.

“The main event is really none of my business because in the end, I am focused on my fight. After Saturday night, I will care about whichever one of the two in the main event wins their fight because then they will be my next opponent.

“I think this will be an interesting fight because boxing has changed. Akhmedov is an Olympian, and despite the fact that he has fewer fights, he lost a controversial decision to Mario Barrios. I think this fight will present a lot of different challenges and it will be an interesting fight for everyone to see on Saturday night.

“My training was a bit peculiar in Manchester, England, which was a different setting for me. Jeg elskede hvert sekund af det. My coach couldn’t be here because of COVID-19 circumstances, but I am still supported by my team right here which is great. I’m really excited to show what I have been working on this Saturday night.”

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OM DAVIS VS. Barrios
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

Begivenheden promoveres af Mayweather Promotions, GTD-kampagner og TGB-kampagner. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up MarioEl AztecaBarrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

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National Powerhouse Attorney Thomas J. Henry Steps into the Ring to Back Up MarioEl AztecaBarrios Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Fight this Saturday

ATLANTA, GA (Juni 23, 2021) – Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henrik, whose record-breaking verdicts and recoveries have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and Newsweek magazines, is now using his powerhouse image to sponsor undefeated World Champion boxer, Mario “El Azteca” Kvarterer (26-0, 17 KOS). At the press conference in San Antonio, TX, for the upcoming championship fight against four-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, the famed attorney flew in the undefeated Barrios, and gave him the entrance and introduction he deserves, with the red carpet off a private jet accompanied by a professional Aztec Dance Troupe.


Thomas J. Henry’s partnership with MarioEl AztecaBarrios begins June 26, 2021, with Barrio’s championship fight against Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOS). I SHOWTIME PPV main event, Davis will attempt to become a Three-Division World Champion as he faces the reigning, defending, and unbeaten champion from San Antonio, Mario Barrios. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.


The new multi-fight deal will also transcend the sport of boxing and allow Mario Barrios to work alongside Thomas J. Henry on multiple philanthropic endeavors hosted and promoted by Thomas J. Henry and his law firm.


My initial interest in Mario was derived from his commitment to excellence both in and out of the ring,” said Thomas J. Henrik. “He is dedicated to personal growth at all levels, training tirelessly to hone his craft as a boxer while also committing himself to philanthropy and giving back to the San Antonio community. Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate.


“This experience has been a wild and fun ride and yesterday, as my team and I got picked up in the Bay Area from a private jet that my title sponsor, Thomas J. Henrik, provided,” Said Barrios. “Thomas is a well-respected gentleman in the state of Texas, and especially in my hometown of San Antonio, where his law firm headquarters is located. An incredible press conference was waiting me at the airport when I was picking up my family in San Antonio, all because of TJH. All the local media showed up in support of my fight with Gervonta Davis airing this Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV. The press conference was like a movie scene (smiling), with Aztec dancers, DJs, and all, it was great. I’m looking forward to doing some incredible community work with Thomas J. Henry.”


“Right now, my dreams and aspirations are becoming reality as these special moments are happening in real time,” Barrios fortsatte. “We arrived in Atlanta last night and El Azteca is in warrior spirit, and best believe I’m coming for this man who is trying to take my belt. I want to thank all my San Antonio fans and everyone in Texas for their continued support. I want to let them know that we are going into battle together, as one. Tank has his army of fans, and I have mine. It’s going to be a great fight and may the best man win.”

Thomas J. Henry is nationally recognized for his charitable events and actions, and regularly seeks out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community.


I marts, Thomas J. Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Sidste år, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.

Super Welterweight Contender Carlos Adames Faces Alexis Salazar in Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV Undercard This Saturday, Juni 26

Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training

ATLANTA (Juni 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard this Saturday, Juni 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Adames vs. Salazar replaces the previously scheduled Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza fight, after Williams was forced to withdraw because of an elbow injury.

The event is headlined by four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he seeks a title in a third weight class against unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV telecast that begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, som promoveres af Mayweather Promotions, GTD-kampagner og TGB-kampagner, er til salg nu, og kan købes på https://www.ticketmaster.com.

A native of Comendador, Den Dominikanske Republik, Adames (19-1, 15 KOS) fights out of New York City as he seeks to earn a second shot at a world championship. The 27-year-old defeated a slew of contenders on his way to a 2019 title shot that he lost by narrow decision to Patrick Teixeira. Adames defeated former champion Carlos Molina, and contenders Frank Galarza, Joshua Conley and Alejandro Barrera to earn that opportunity at a title.

The 25-year-old Salazar (23-3, 9 KOS) rides a 15-fight winning streak into this matchup. Senest, Salazar earned a unanimous decision over Ruben Barajas in their December 2020 clash. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and now fighting out of Norwalk, Calif., Salazar will fight in the U.S. for the sixth time Saturday night. His previous stateside outing saw him dominate Abraham Cordero to earn a unanimous decision in May 2019.

The non-televised undercard will feature Cuban contender Leduan Barthelemy (16-1-1, 8 KOS) meeting unbeaten Viktor Slavinsky (12-0-1, 6 KOS)i en otte-round super fjervægtsklassen bekæmpelse, former title challenger Andres Gutierrez (38-2-1, 25 KOS) in an eight-round super lightweight attraction, ubesejret udsigt Dalton Brodie (1-0, 1 KO) competing in a four-round super middleweight duel against fellow-unbeaten Trever Bradshaw (1-0) and undefeated Washington, D.C. born prospect Stacey Selby (2-0, 2 KOS) entering the ring in a four-round super lightweight bout.

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OM DAVIS VS. Barrios
Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Juni 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Salazar in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

Begivenheden promoveres af Mayweather Promotions, GTD-kampagner og TGB-kampagner. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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