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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHASE HISTORY YET AGAIN THIS SATURDAY NIGHT – Boxing Luminaries Share Favorite “Manny Moments” & Preview Pacquiao vs. Barrios Showdown Ahead of Star-Studded Night

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LAS VEGAS – July 15, 2025 -The fighting pride of the Philippines, an eight-division world champion and as of last month, an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. While it seems like the larger than lifeManny “Pacman” Pacquiaohas accomplished everything you can in the sport, he could add yet another chapter to his historic legacy this Saturday, Липня 19 when he challenges WBC Welterweight World ChampionМаріо “Ель Ацтека” Барріосin the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In addition to becoming the first fighter to accomplish the incomprehensible feat of winning a world title after a Hall of Fame induction, Pacquiao could break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history if he takes the WBC belt from Barrios. Pacquiao originally set the mark in July 2019, as he defeated the previously unbeaten Keith Thurman at 40-years-old. In an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, Pacquiao is out to prove once again that he’s a generational athlete that transcends the sport.

Pacquiao will return to the ring at a place that he’s made his own, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world, as he makes his 16^ї appearance at the venue, more than any fighter in the venue’s considerable history. With his 15^ї main event on July 19, he ties the mark set by fellow legend Floyd Mayweather at the venue, and only trails Mayweather in total wins at the arena (15-10). The two inextricably linked all-time greats are also tied for the most title fights at MGM Grand with 12 each.

У Липні 19, Pacquiao will be facing a foe with a familiar fighting heritage in the Mexican-American Barrios, as Pacquiao has defeated a who’s-who of Mexico’s best throughout his career. Since the year 2003, Pacquiao has beaten 12 Mexican or Mexican-American fighters including legends such as Juan Manuel Marquez, Оскар Де Ла Хойя, Ерік Моралес, Marco Antonio Barrera and Antonio Margarito. These triumphs include some of Pacquiao’s most notable wins and helped him earn the attention and adoration of boxing’s rabid Mexican fanbase.

While racking up all of these accomplishments, Pacquiao has garnered respect from a wide range of boxing luminaries who have shared their favorite “Manny Moments” ahead of the July 19 подія. Amongst those who spoke about Pacquiao were former opponents Thurman and Barrera, as well as former sparring partner and welterweight champion Shawn Porter.

“It’s never been about one moment for me when it comes to Manny Pacquiao,” said Thurman. “My favorite moment is any time he’s busted off those eight-punch combos. With an opponent on the ropes, world-class competition, and he just fires off an eight-set. It’s happened many times, but every time I’ve witnessed it, it’s sparked a little joy in my heart.”

“I have two favorite Manny moments, the first is when he beat Oscar De La Hoya, because I thought it was impossible,"Саїд Баррера. “I thought it would never happen and then De La Hoya remained seated and it was over. The second one was the way he beat Miguel Cotto. It was two Hall of Famers and Manny being really impressive in that weight class.

“What makes Manny so special is the bond and closeness with his fans. His heart is what makes everyone like him. He likes to put on a show, give it all for the fans, and most importantly, he becomes a warrior when he steps in the ring.”

“I have a rare Manny Pacquiao moment, because there aren’t too many that get to spar with the legend,” said Porter. “He flew me and my dad out to the Philippines and we met for the first time and he was like ‘okay this is gonna be fun.’ I was shocked because this was the first time that someone treated getting in the ring with me like it wasn’t a big deal…After I talked to my corner I turned around and took a step toward the center of the ring and it was like this moment came over me like ‘you’re sparring Manny Pacquiao.’ I was in a daze for like the first 10 секунд. And he caught me with a good straight left hand in the first minute and it woke me up. I was like ‘that dude’s got some power’, and then we were off to the races.”

When prognosticating the results of this Saturday, Липня 19 збігаються, the oddsmakers have installed the younger reigning champion Barrios as a betting favorite. Renowned trainer and boxing analyst Stephen “Breadman” Edwards agrees with the sentiment, emphasizing how gargantuan the task at hand is for the 46-year-old great.

“It would be an incredible feat for a 46-year-old fighter to come back and win the welterweight world title,” said Edwards. “It’s hard to even imagine someone being off for a few years and then coming back at 46 and winning it. In all honesty, I think that this may be an impossible task. If anyone can do it, Manny can do it, but right now I’m favoring Barrios.”

Despite the odds, several of the polled boxers are favoring Pacquiao to pull off the upset, including Porter, Баррера, and reigning WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

“Pacquiao is a punches in bunches type of guy and he can crack,"said Russell. “He’s shown that his punching power can get the job done. Barrios is youthful and a selective puncher. I don’t think he’s gonna be able to sit there and take pictures. Manny will make you pay if you wait too long. He’s always shown that he wants to get the fight going.

“Pacquiao is a high-tempo fighter and Barrios has struggled with that pace. Barrios is a tough competitor, but I feel like he still has a lot to learn. Manny has been in there with many champions and I believe he has the tools in his arsenal and that it’ll show the night of the fight. Barrios is gonna have to shock the world. He has to show enough to make Manny respect him. I’m leaning towards Manny being victorious, but may the best man win.”

“I do believe that Manny Pacquiao is gonna beat Mario Barrios,” said Porter. “I know that everyone is talking about his age. That’s the theme, can the old man beat the young man? I think this old man is always gonna be too much until he hangs up the gloves.”

“I think this will be a very interesting fight,” said Barrera. “Pacquiao is a superb warrior, an eight-division world champion who will give it his all and who likes to put on a show. This sets up to be a fight where we will really see these guys collide and make the fans the real winners.

“Barrios is an active defending champion, and while he’s not as complex as the other current champions, he will be dangerous once he steps into the ring. I would like to see Pacquiao win because of the legend that he is. I’ll go with Manny Pacquiao as the winner, but if Barrios wins, it’ll be because he proves that he’s the better fighter right now.”

No matter who you see winning on July 19, the evening is undoubtedly shaping up to be historic, and despite any doubts coming from the outside, Pacquiao has expressed the strong self-belief that he will leave the ring as world champion once again.

“The fire, determination and eagerness to work hard is still there,” said Pacquiao. “I’m still enjoying running the mountains. Not every fighter has this feeling. This is a blessing, because I’ve been through so many big fights in my career and I’m still here. I’m back…It would mean a lot for me to become world champion again. Manny Pacquiao is always giving surprises to the fans. That’s my passion.”

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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Паккьяо. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionМаріо “Ель Ацтека” Барріосsquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Липня 19 від MGM Grand Garden Arena у Лас-Вегасі.

У со-головній події, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyu will rematch after engaging in 2024’s bloodiest fight.

The action will also feature Mexican starІсаак «Пітбуль» Крузand his hard-hitting countrymanAngel Fierro meeting for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight duel after their action packed February clash, plus former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaі головний претендентJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 12-round WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Preceding the pay-per-view, чемпіонГері Расселл-молодшийtops a three fight card streaming live on Prime Video, as he steps back into the ring to faceHugo Castañedain a 10-round lightweight showdown.

The action also includes undefeated top super bantamweightDavid “Rey” Picassodueling Japanese contenderKyonosuke Kamedaв 10-раундовому справу, plus Filipino power-puncher and former world championMark “Magnifico” Magsayobattles Mexico’sJorge Matain a 10-round super featherweight attraction opening the show at 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, Липня 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 onСубота, Липня 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

Річки в, ТАКИЙ ЯК. - липень 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalІсаак «Пітбуль» Крузduring 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, Липня 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 для 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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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHALLENGE WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, Липня 19 У Лас-Вегасі

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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 ChampionМаріо “Ель Ацтека” Барріосв суботу, Липня 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 starІсаак «Пітбуль» Крузbattles the hard-hittingAngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Більше, 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 PhilippinesМенні Пакьяоduels WBC Welterweight World ChampionМаріо Барріосв головній події 12-го туру.

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 an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, 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, Пакьяо (62-8-2, 39 КО), 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, в тому числі Оскар Де Ла Хойя, Ріккі Хаттон, Марко Антоніо Баррера, Ерік Моралес, Мігель Котто, Шейн Мослі, 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. в серпні 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,” said 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. дебют. 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 КО) 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^ї-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, Техас, 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, це все справа,”, - сказав Барріос. “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. він швидко, вибуховою, 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” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim 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. У Липні 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 КО) 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, Каліфорнія, 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.”

Після 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 КО) 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, Австралія, 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-favoriteІсаак «Пітбуль» Крузwill 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 удари, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 для 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, посадка 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Хрест (27-3-1, 18 КО) 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. Зовсім недавно, Cruz bounced back from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by out-slugging countryman Fierro in that decision triumph in February. Уродженець Мехіко, 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,"Сказав Круз. “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, Мексика, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 КО) 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 екскурсії. 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. Я йду, щоб виграти!"

**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 КО) 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, Техас, 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’.”

Боротьба з Лос-Анджелеса, Гонсалес (27-4, 15 КО) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 з 23 перемог поспіль, 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,"Сказав Гонсалес. “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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Плюс Елайджа Гарсіа та Елайджа Гарсія

Armando Reséndiz Знайомтесь у Pay-Per-View Opener

Canelo Promotions представляє перших чемпіонів з боксу

Плата за перегляд від T-Mobile Arena у Лас-Вегасі

ЛАС-ВЕГАС – серпень 25, 2023 -Три матчі за участю висхідних зірок, найкращі претенденти та колишні чемпіони світу з 147 для 160 фунтів стерлінгів підкреслить надійну андеркарту з оплатою за перегляд, що веде доКанело Альварес vs. Jermell Charloбеззаперечний чемпіонський поєдинок у суперсередній вазі в суботу, Вересень 30 наживо на SHOWTIME PPV з T-Mobile Arena у Лас-Вегасі. Canelo Promotions представить Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.

У со-головній події, непереможна сенсаціяІсус «Моно» Рамос мл.,зіткнеться з найсильнішим суперникомЕріксон "Молот" Любіну 12-раундовому змаганні в супернапівсередній вазі. Плата за перегляд також включає колишніх чемпіонів світуЙорденіс агасиіМаріо “Ель Ацтека” Барріосборотися за тимчасовий титул WBC у напівсередній вазі. Відкриття акції о 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT – це середня вага, яка зростаєІлля ГарсіяіАрмандо Reséndiz відбиваючись у 10-раундовому атракціоні.

Квитки на турнірі, який рекламується Canelo Promotions і TGB Promotions, доступні через AXS.com.

«Ці три поєдинки забезпечують все, на що могли сподіватися шанувальники боксу в андеркарті з оплатою за перегляд, і вони гідні історичної головної події, до якої вони приведуть.,»Сказав Том Браун, Президент TGB Акції. «Кожен боєць, який виходить на ринг, має можливість катапультуватися на вершину свого дивізіону, здобувши перемогу у вересні. 30. Шанувальники можуть очікувати, що всі ці конкуренти докладуть усіх зусиль для перемоги на SHOWTIME PPV на T-Mobile Arena у Лас-Вегасі».

Сильний лівша, який при 22 ще не наблизився до того, щоб досягти своєї стелі як боєць, Рамос (20-0, 16 КО) у березні переміг тоді непереможного Джої Спенсера, відкинувши його в першому раунді, а потім зупинивши його в сьомому раунді, щоб отримати технічний нокаут у своєму сенсаційному 2023 дебют в андеркарті проти Давида Бенавідеза. Калеб Плант на SHOWTIME PPV. Уродженець Каса-Гранде, Штат Арізона., Рамос також володіє одностайним рішенням суддів проти Браяна Мендоси та Хав’єра Моліни в послідовних 10 раундах. 2021, після чого він переміг Люка Сантамарію та Володимира Ернандеса 2022. Загальний, юний Рамос отримав визнання завдяки нокаутам, зупинивши сім останніх 10 противники, демонструючи свої навички та здатність достроково завершувати бої.

“Я радий бути частиною цієї величезної картки проти важкого суперника 30 вересня», – сказав Рамос.. «Я знаю, що Любін наполегливо тренується і збирається перемагати, що створить цікаву боротьбу. Вся ця карта складена, і ми не хочемо розчаровувати, тож уболівальників чекає чудовий вечір боксу.”

27-річний Любін (25-2, 18 КО) повернувся на ринг у червні, щоб забезпечити вражаючу зупинку в п’ятому раунді ветерана Луїса Аріаса, яких ніколи раніше не зупиняли. Під час попереднього виходу Любіна він зіграв один із найкращих боїв 2022 року, коли він обмінювався нокдаунами з іншим суперником Себастьяном Фундорою на SHOWTIME у квітні 2022. Збираємось у бій Fundora, Любін зібрав вражаючу серію з шести перемог після поразки від тодішнього єдиного, а тепер беззаперечного чемпіона у вазі до 154 фунтів Джермелла Чарло в 2017, пробіг, який включав тріумфи над Джейсоном Росаріо, Террел Гауша та Іше Сміт. Уродженець Орландо, Штат Флорида., Любін став професіоналом 18 років в 2013 і став одним із наймолодших потенційних клієнтів, які коли-небудь з’являлися в розвиваючих серіалахShoBox: Нове покоління^®,отримав відзнаку «Перспектива року» від ESPN і журналу Ring 2016.

«Я знаю, що світ спостерігатиме за цим у вересні 30 і я планую виграти по-крупному,– сказав Любін. «Перед нами молодий і талановитий боєць, але я також молодий і талановитий. Різниця в тому, що я бився з найкращими у 154-фунтовому дивізіоні. Не має значення, чи це олімпійці, найкращі перспективи, претендентів або чемпіонів, Я взяв їх на себе. У мене велика фішка на плечі, і я знаю, що ця перемога, Я буду в мегабійці. Я дуже старанно тренуюся, і весь світ побачить, що це окупиться».

згас (27-5, 12 КО) повернеться до роботи у вересні 30 вперше з квітня 2022 об'єднавчий бій, поразка Ерролу Спенсу-молодшому. на SHOWTIME PPV. Він зарекомендував себе як елітну напівсередню вагу після повернення після більш ніж дворічної перерви 2016 після послідовних втрат у 2014. Він пробив свій квиток як чемпіон світу в січні 2021 після виграшу пояса WBA, перемігши Абеля Рамоса у вересні 2020. У серпні він зміцнив свій статус чемпіона світу 2021, коли він замінив травмованого Спенса, щоб перемогти легендарного майбутнього члена Залу слави Менні Пак’яо одноголосним рішенням суддів. Родом із Сантьяго, Куба і зараз живе в Маямі, Флорида, бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор тренується в Лас-Вегасі з відомим тренером Ісмаелем Саласом і має перемоги над тоді ще непереможеним бійцем Джамалом Джеймсом, Омар Фігероа молодший. і Брайант Перрелла, плюс ветерани-претенденти Томас Дулорм і Рей Робінсон.

«І я, і Маріо Барріос можемо багато чого отримати від перемоги у вересні 30, тому я знаю, що цей бій запам’ятається,– сказав Угас. «Я надзвичайно поважаю Барріоса. Він справжній воїн, який був на рингу з найкращими з них, але я впевнений, що переможу. У мене ще багато боротьби, і мої найкращі навички будуть продемонстровані в цьому бою. Батьківщина і життя, Я борюся за свій народ».

28-річний Барріос (27-2, 18 КО) нещодавно забив сенсаційним нокаутом Джовані Сантьяго в лютому, зупинивши Сантьяго у восьмому раунді. Попередній бій Барріоса був його дебютом у напівсередній вазі, оскільки він відмовився від важкої боротьби проти колишнього об’єднаного чемпіона Кіта Турмана в лютому 2022. Продукт Сан-Антоніо, який зараз тренується з найкращим тренером Бобом Сантосом у Лас-Вегасі, у вересні став чемпіоном світу у вазі до 140 фунтів 2019, використовуючи свій агресивний стиль, щоб вибити Батира Ахмедова і заробити одноголосне рішення. Барріос втратив титул чемпіона в суперлегкій вазі в черговому насиченому екшеном змаганні, висококонкурентний поєдинок, оскільки в червні він зазнав поразки від п'ятиразового чемпіона світу в трьох дивізіонах Джервонти Девіса 2021.

«Ця боротьба буде війною, тому що ми обидва боремося з великим серцем і жоден із нас ніколи не відступає,”, - сказав Барріос. «Я не можу дочекатися, щоб взяти участь у такому поєдинку на одному з найбільших карт року. Це буде чудовий вечір боксу від початку до кінця, і мексиканські вболівальники можуть очікувати побачити вибуховий виступ від «El Azteca»!"

Боротьба з Фенікса, Арізона, Гарсія (15-0, 12 КО) є однією з найбільших зірок 2023 року. Він увірвався на сцену в березні, перемігши раніше непереможного Амілкара Відаля в четвертому раунді, щоб оголосити про свою присутність у вазі 160 фунтів. 20-річний гравець продовжив цей виступ, перемігши ветерана Кевіна Сальгадо на шляху до одноголосного рішення суддів у квітні в андеркарті PPV SHOWTIME проти Джервонти Девіса. Райан Гарсія. Передчасно розвиваючий Гарсія швидко рухався з моменту, коли став професіоналом 2020 і нокаутував шістьох із останніх восьми суперників.

«Це мій другий бій цього року на величезній картці з оплатою за перегляд, і я надзвичайно схвильований і навіть більш підготовлений, ніж у перший раз.,»Сказав Гарсія. «Ресендіз такий же голодний боєць, як і я, тому я не сумніваюся, що ми збираємося влаштувати пекельне шоу для всіх шанувальників».

24-річний Ресендіз(14-1, 10 КО) здобув найкращу перемогу в кар'єрі у своєму останньому поході, коли він зупинив колишнього об'єднаного чемпіона Джаррета Херда в 10^ї і фінальний раунд їхнього березневого протистояння на SHOWTIME. Ресендіс лідирував за всіма трьома картками, коли бій був зупинений через серйозну рвану рану на губі Херда. Уродженець Наяриту, Мексика, зараз він бореться за межами Лос-Анджелеса і намагатиметься здобути три перемоги поспіль після поразки рішенням суддів від Маркоса Ернандеса у вересні 2021. Ресендіз став професіоналом у лютому 2018 і зробили успішні США. дебют у квітні 2021 перемогою рішенням суддів над Квілісто Вудом.

«Я дуже радий, що маю чудову можливість взяти участь у такому важливому змаганні,– сказав Ресендіз. «Я радий здійснити свою мрію про бої в Лас-Вегасі, як мої боксерські кумири, яких я дивився по телевізору. Я провів чудовий тренувальний табір, який допоможе мені виглядати якнайкраще у вересні 30 і показати гідну гру легенд боксу, які мене надихають».

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