ATLANTA (Lipanj 17, 2021) – Top contenderErickson "Hammer" Lubin i bivši jedinstven prvak Jeison Rosario, plus former unified championJulian "J-rock" Williams a Brian Mendozapreviewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference Thursday before they enter the ring on the Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV undercard Saturday, Lipanj 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Lubin and Rosario will meet in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event, while Williams and Mendoza square off for a 10-round super welterweight showdown on the pay-per-view telecast. The telecast also features hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov stepping in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in the opening bout at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.
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ERICKSON LUBIN
“This has been the best camp of my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it really has been. Ja sam bio u teretani od moje zadnje borbe. I made a few mistakes in that fight, but Kevin Cunningham and I have been at it since last year and we’re coming to make a statement.
“This is a stacked card and we’re excited to be a part of it. I’m ready to show everyone that I’m the best fighter in this division.
“This is going to be a fan-friendly fight. I can mix it up, box or bang. Rosario always comes forward. The fans are going to love it. I’m not the fighter who tries to find an easy way out. I’m looking to make a statement.
“I think that I’m a totally different fighter than when I trained with his coach, Herman Caicedo. Me and Kevin have worked on a lot of things that regular southpaws don’t have. I’m coming in with a game plan that’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think this is the wrong fight for Rosario to take coming off a knockout loss.
“This fight comes down to who wants it more and who prepared better. I have power too. He’s got to have the skills and have his mind there. I know I’m ready mentally. I can’t wait to fight.
“I gained a lot of experience fighting Nathaniel Gallimore and Terrell Gausha. Those are top contenders. I don’t want any tune-up fights, that’s why I took this fight against Rosario. I gained a lot of confidence and everything is clicking for me right now.
“When I become world champion, I want to be able to say that I’ve beat all the top guys in the division. That’s just how I am. Ja sam natjecatelj. Make sure you tune-in on June 26.
“It doesn’t matter if I knock Rosario out or if I don’t. My job is to look good and come out victorious. I’m going to go in there and show the world that I can make anyone in this division look bad.”
JEISON ROSARIO
“I feel very healthy and very strong. It’s been a great camp so far and probably one of the best camps I’ve had in my career. I’m already at the weight and I am ready to go. The Jermell Charlo fight is the past. That’s over with. This is a new camp and I feel very strong. We’re moving forward.
“I changed trainers just because I was looking for a change. Not necessarily because I lost, but because it was just the right timing. Nažalost, it came with a loss, but that was not the reason for the change. We’ve known each other for some time. I know Herman Caicedo’s style. It’s no nonsense. Nema isprike. It’s all or nothing and that’s what I wanted moving forward.
“First and foremost, I have the power to knockout Lubin and anybody in the 154-pound division. The camp that I’ve had, and the little tidbits of southpaw knowledge that I’ve picked up on, make me confident that I can knock Lubin out.
“What happened in the Charlo fight was the fluke. Me winning the titles was not the fluke. I’m going to show everybody that I will bounce back from that loss and win my next fight. I have no problem taking this fight. It’s not a mistake at all. To je ono što radimo. We fight. I’m very excited for June 26 and I expect Lubin to bring his best.
“I actually watched the Charlo fight for the first time last night. Očito, I learned from my mistake and worked to correct it in this camp. I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned from that defeat on June 26.
“At 154 funti, I can knock anybody out. I have seen some of Lubin’s fights just as a fan and he is a great fighter. It’s not easy to land shots on him or land a home run shot. So that’s not the game plan. Očito, there is a game plan and if I do land on him, I feel that I can knock him out. But I won’t just go in there trying to land a shot on the chin.
“I’m the type to take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. This is another opportunity to get right back in the picture and fight for a title, so you have to take this. Not everybody would. Erickson did and I’m cut from the same cloth. It’s the opportunity and the pride of fighting the best.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“Camp is going really well. I’ve been out in Las Vegas with SugarHill Steward grinding and putting in the work. The fans can expect an explosive performance and a victory for myself on June 26.
“I just have to be myself on June 26. I think I’m more skilled than anyone else in the division and I plan on proving that again against Brian Mendoza.
“I’ve known who Brian Mendoza is. I expect him to get beat. On je pristojan borac, but victory is the only thing on my mind.
“I don’t want to talk about what happened before the Rosario fight because it’s in the past. I don’t want to make any excuses. It wasn’t that I didn’t focus or train hard. Sada, I’ve had a great camp and I’m prepared to win.
“With me, you’re always going to see a hungry and focused fighter in the ring. I don’t know if I’ll look much different. I think with a new coach it takes some time for the changes to start setting in.
“I went through a four-week training camp before my fight in December was cancelled because I got COVID-19. It was almost a full camp and it definitely kept me motivated going into this next training camp for this fight.
“I’m the best fighter in the division. I just lost, that’s all. LeBron James and Michael Jordan had bad nights, I can have a bad night too. I’m still the best in the division and I’m anxious to get back in the ring.”
BRIAN MENDOZA
“Training camp has been going great. I’m out here in Las Vegas, previše. I’ve just been grinding. This is a very big opportunity for me and I plan to take full advantage of it. Everybody can expect one hundred percent and everything I have in me.
“It’s not about looking back at the one blemish on my record and crying about what happened in the past. There’s always a million excuses behind the scenes, ali to je ono što je. I learned from that loss and you guys have seen the change in my performances since that fight and how I was more comfortable at 154 pounds in my next fight. I feel like this next fight will pull out even more from me. You guys will see another big jump in my skill level on June 26.
“I do feel that I have everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose. I keep telling people on fight night that you’re not going to see somebody that’s just happy to be here and happy to get to this point. I have big goals and this is the perfect fight. So you’re going to see me coming with everything I have and coming for the victory. I have everything to gain.
“I feel like I’m catching Julian Williams at the right time because of where I am in my career. It’s about me. This is the right time. I’m 27-years-old and I’ve been a pro for many years now. I just feel like the schooling that I’ve had is really starting to come out and I’m hitting that next level. I’m not worried about what’s going on with Williams. I know he’s still coming with everything he has to prove that he still has it and that he’s still in the mix.
“A lot of people get to this point and they get a big fight like this and they think they’ve made it. They get happy just to be here, but you won’t see that at all with me. I’ve always visualized being at the top of this sport and climbing to the very top. I’m taking full advantage of this opportunity and you’re going to see somebody very hungry on June 26.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO Mayweather Promocije
“This is a really terrific card from top to bottom. Julian Williams is one of my favorite fighters. He’s a former unified champion who’s going to take on the tough Brian Mendoza. Williams is looking to make a big statement that he’s still a force and that he’s ready to get back in the mix with the other top 154-pounders.
“The co-main event could be a main event on its own. With Lubin and Rosario, we’re really excited to see who will emerge from that fight ready to challenge for a world title once again. We can’t wait for June 26.”
WBA Super Lightweight Champion Barrios Takes on Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Headlining SHOWTIME PPV®Subota, Lipanj 26 iz State Farm Arene u Atlanti Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s promocija Mayweather HAYWARD, CALIF. (Lipanj 10, 2021) – Unbeaten WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios shared updates on training camp and previewed his upcoming showdown against four-time world championGervonta „Tank” Davis before they square off in the SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Lipanj 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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The 26-year-old Barrios will be looking for a signature victory on June 26, and will bring a 5 ½ inch height advantage into the matchup against Davis. Since moving up to 140-pounds, Barrios is 9-0 s osam knockouts, and scored multiple knockdowns in the only fight that went the distance, his title-winning performance over Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native is buoyed by having renowned veteran trainer Virgil Hunter in his corner.
Here is what Barrios and Hunter had to say about training camp, Davis and more:
MARIO BARRIOS
“Ovo je ogromna prilika za mene. Gervonta Davis has a huge name in the sport and outside of it. This is the type of fight that can accelerate both of our names after June 26.
“I think Gervonta and his team might have bit off more than they could chew with this fight. I’m not one to talk too much, but we’ll see how it plays out when we step into the ring on June 26.
“’Tank’ is going to be in there with a full blown 140-pounder. He’s not going against someone past their prime or going up in weight. I’m a guy who goes out and gets stoppages. He’s facing someone just as dangerous as he is, but two weight classes higher than what he’s used to seeing.
“We know Gervonta is a dangerous fighter. We know the threat that we have in front of us. But I’m just as dangerous, if not more dangerous. I’ve been dangerous at 140 pounds for quite some time now.
“I have speed, power and explosiveness, just like Gervonta. But I have the length and physical stature to present problems that he’s never faced before.
“I know that I have power that carries from round one through round 12. He’s not used to being at this weight and we’re going to see how he handles that move up.
“I’m confident because I have a great team behind me. I’ve had a tremendous training camp. I go into every fight with confidence in my preparation. Just like every fight, I’m more than prepared for fight night.
“This is going to be fireworks from the opening bell. We have everything we need to make this the ‘Fight of the Year’.
“This is the moment that I’ve been dreaming of since I was a kid. It just goes to show that everything I’ve been working for my whole life is now unfolding in front of me. This is just the beginning and I’m ready to seize this opportunity.”
VIRGIL HUNTER, Barrios’ Trainer
“The preparation is going really well. We feel really good. Mario is as ready as he can be, so we’re looking forward to an exciting fight. He understands the importance of this fight. It’s a career-defining fight at this stage of his career, so he understands the significance of it. He understands what a victory means and what a setback means. He understands right where he is. His career is still in front of him because he’s a young fighter. But at this stage, it’s a very important fight and a victory would mean a lot.
“You always have to acknowledge ‘Tank’s’ punching power. You have to acknowledge his quickness and his IQ. His attributes appear to be very much real from what I’ve seen. There’s not anything about him that you cannot take seriously. You have to take everything about him seriously. He’s got a good corner and good people behind him so that makes for a formidable opponent.
“Mario’s reach and height is an advantage if you know how to use it to your advantage. It could be an advantage or could be a disadvantage. The thing is that we’re going to find the avenues to take advantage of it and make it work for us. S druge strane, it could be a disadvantage. Height and reach has never meant much to me in boxing because there are ways to overcome each stature that a fighter possesses. It’s who imposes their strategy and who imposes their will on the other who I think is going to come out victorious.
“The work ethic is there. Mario has a high ceiling that he hasn’t reached yet. He’s going towards that, but when he came here, he came with a high ceiling. A lot of fighters come and they’ve reached their ceiling, so there’s only so much you can do with them. But Mario has a lot of room for improvement and growth and I would say the best Mario Barrios is coming a couple years from now. But that doesn’t mean that he won’t be victorious on June 26. He definitely has what it takes to be victorious.”
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O DAVIS VS. BARRIJE Davis vs. Barrios će vidjeti četverostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervontu "Tank" Davisa kako je usmjerio pogled na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine kada se suoči s neporaženim WBA prvakom u lakoj kategoriji Marioom "El Aztecom" Barriosom u SHOWTIME PPV glavnom događaju u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, a bit će i bitka dva najbolja kandidata od 154 kilograma dok se Erickson "Hammer" Lubin sučeljava s bivšim jedinstvenim prvakom Jeisonom Rosariom u WBC-ovom eliminatoru naslova u poluteškoj kategoriji u glavnom turniru. Bivši jedinstveni prvak u super poluteškoj kategoriji Julian "J-Rock" Williams vraća se u ring kako bi u obračunu od 10 rundi preuzeo Briana Mendozu, a žestoki olimpijac Batyr Akhmedov stupa protiv bivšeg svjetskog prvaka Argenisa Mendeza u 12 rundi WBA Super lake kategorije Naslov Eliminator za pokretanje pay-per-view emisije.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
GERVONTA DAVIS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS Four-Time World Champion Davis Prepares for SHOWTIME PPV®Main Event Showdown Against WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Saturday, Lipanj 26 iz State Farm Arene u Atlanti Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s promocija Mayweather Kliknite OVDJEfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS (Lipanj 10, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis held a media workout in Las Vegas Wednesday as he approaches his showdown against WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios which headlines a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Lipanj 26 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis moves up to 140-pounds for the first time in his career as he aims to add super lightweight champion to his stellar resume. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez.
Here is what Davis, along with trainerCalvin Ford, i Mayweather Promocije CEO Leonard Ellerbe, had to say Wednesday from the Mayweather Boxing Club:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“We can’t say who the bigger puncher is until we get in that ring and test his power. It doesn’t matter who is stronger, I want to be better than him across the board and in every aspect of the game.
“People who are here in the gym with me see a lot of things that I don’t need to bring out, even in my fights. Floyd is always telling me to box and use my skills, and don’t always look for the knockout. This camp we’ve actually been working on getting back to that and letting the knockout come.
"Za mene, greatness is just not going backwards. I just want to keep going forward no matter what. No matter who’s in front of me, I just have to go through them. Where I’m from, a lot of people don’t make it out, so I’m doing something right. It doesn’t even have to be an opponent, it can be something outside of the ring. I’m always chasing greatness.
“My thing is just beat whoever is put in front of me. When it’s time, we’ll see who the top guy is. Dotad, I don’t need to speak on any other fighter than the one in front of me.
“Barrios and I have been through the amateurs together. He’s known what I’ve been doing. It’s crazy how life works out sometimes.
“I’m a team player, so whatever my team tells me has to be done to better myself, I’m all for it. That’s what’s made me so good. I don’t just stand out by myself. I have the best team in boxing.
“My last fight people complained that Leo Santa Cruz was too small, so I’m basically going out there and showing that a size difference doesn’t matter. I’m going to beat whoever they put in front of me. I’m trying to chase greatness.
“I’m definitely looking to walk down the bigger guy. He might feel like he can walk me down. I was definitely watching Floyd fight a much bigger guy in Logan Paul and taking a few pointers from it.
“I don’t know what Barrios will bring, but from my side, I’m bringing everything I’ve got. You know whenever I fight, I’m bringing something for the fans to enjoy.”
CALVIN FORD, Davisov trener
“’Tank’s’ pay-per-view numbers opened up the doors for the rest of them. It’s because of ‘Tank’s’ social media. When people ask me why people gravitate towards him – he’s just like any kid that’s coming up from the inner cities. Look at basketball players – inner cities. Look at football players – inner cities. He’s showing them that if you put the right people around you and you put your mind to something, sve je moguće.
“’Tank’, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia will be the Four Kings if the fights happen. Idemo ga zadržati u stvarnom. Sada, they’re doing the same thing that the Four Kings did at the beginning stage. All we have to do is sit back and let the minds that be, do their thing. It’s going to happen. All these fights that people want to see are going to happen.
“Have you noticed that ‘Tank’ don’t call anybody out? He never did. But if you put him in front of somebody, he’s going to show you. If you know ‘Tank’ from the amateurs, he’s going to show up in the ring. He’s like a baby Mike Tyson.
“The weight isn’t what I’m focused on, it’s actually the opponent. When I started studying the opponent, his coach and I go way back in the amateurs. When we see each other, we know each other. It’s about the minds. He knows his athlete and I know my athlete. Te noći, it’s about the minds. It’s about who is going to hold fast to what they’re supposed to be doing. That’s the fight for me.
“I wouldn’t say this is the toughest test of ‘Tank’s’ career because nobody can show me the best of ‘Tank’ yet. I know the best of ‘Tank’. Ya’ll ain’t seen ‘Tank’.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO Mayweather Promocije
“From top to bottom this is one of those pay-per-view events that you don’t want to miss. Anytime you have the most exciting fighter in the sport, you know it’s going to be big. Don’t expect anything less on June 26.
“Coach Calvin Ford is a tremendous trainer who’s been with Gervonta since day one and they have a great game plan in place. I fully expect him to be able to execute. But Barrios is coming for him. He’s got a great trainer himself in Virgil Hunter and has made great progression with Virgil.
“We know this is going to be a tough fight, but Gervonta just has to figure it out from the opening bell. And I believe he’ll do that, but it will take some time. Barrios is looking to upset the apple cart.
“Gervonta is molding into his comfort zone. He’s becoming more comfortable with the media because he truly understands what he has in front of him. He knows that his ceiling is to be the biggest star in the sport. On the inside of the ring though, nothing has changed.
“The co-feature is a terrific bout with Erickson Lubin taking on Jeison Rosario. That’s going to be a very entertaining fight. A win for Lubin puts him one step closer to his ultimate goal. Lubin feels like he’s the best in the weight class and eventually right that wrong of his loss to Jermell Charlo. But he has a tough rugged fighter in front of him and that should be an exciting bout.
“Former unified champion Julian Williams is looking to bounce back against Brian Mendoza on the pay-per-view. Julian is obviously one of the top fighters in the division, and he’s looking to get back what he lost.
“In the opening bout the very tough Batyr Akhmedov is up against Argenis Mendez, who is always in go-mode. So it really shows you how highly entertaining this card is all the way through. I’m really excited to be back at State Farm Arena.”
(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME) “Barrios dolazi s moći, i sigurno znate da dolazim sa snagom. Neka kum pobijediti," – Davis “Nikad se prije nismo suočili s borcima poput jednih drugih. Vidjet ćemo u lipnju 26 ako je to pravi potez za njega," – Četvrti Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta Davis traži naslov u trećoj ligi protiv nepobjedivog super lakog prvaka Mario Barrios Headlinning POKAZANO PPV® Subota, Lipanj 26 Na premijeri boksačkih prvaka iz State Farm Arene u Atlanti Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s promocija Mayweather ATLANTA (Svibanj 20, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis i neporaženi WBA prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario “El Azteca” Barrios išli su licem u lice u četvrtak na konferenciji za novinare kako bi pregledali svoj glavni događaj SHOWTIME PPV koji se održava u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis će se u neporaženom Barriosu prihvatiti izazova koji definira karijeru, dok se usredotočuje na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca. Na putu mu stoji neporaženi 26-godišnji Barrios, koji posjeduje 9-0 rekord s osam nokauta tijekom njegove vladavine od 140 kilograma i ima šest centimetara visinske prednosti u odnosu na Davisa.
Davis se vraća boriti se u State Farm Areni nakon rasprodaje mjesta u prosincu 2019 za vrijeme zvjezdanog događaja koji ga je vidio kako zaustavlja bivšeg prvaka Yuriorkisa Gambou u 12thi posljednja runda za osvajanje lakog naslova.
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Evo što su sudionici tiskovne konferencije imali reći u četvrtak u State Farm Areni:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Kamp mi je bio super. Znamo da je Barrios veći momak i da može udarati. Naporno radimo svaki dan u teretani, jer u lipnju idemo protiv velikog zadatka 26.
“Svi imamo izazove kroz koje prolazimo u životu, i to je ono što nas čini snažnima. Ovo je još jedan izazov koji imam na putu do uspjeha. Spremna sam proći kroz to i nastaviti gurati.
“Znamo da je ovo opasna borba. Barrios dolazi s moći i vi sigurno znate da ja dolazim s moći. Neka kum pobijediti.
“Prihvatio sam ovu borbu jer želim biti sjajan. Sva ostala velika imena u lakoj kategoriji imala su zakazane borbe pa sam se osjećala kao da želim izaći i pobijediti najboljeg borca za sebe.
“Čak i ako je veći od mene u noći borbe, nije važno. Sve je ovo dio sporta. Cilj mi je slomiti ga. Ako ga uspijem izvući odande, Izvući ću ga odande. Ako to ide 12 kola, tako bude. Velik je i snažan, ali nikad se nije suočio s nikim poput mene.
“Moramo pričekati i vidjeti što će se dogoditi u noći borbe. Različiti stilovi diktiraju ono što trebam pokazati u borbi. Vidjet ćemo što će donijeti na stol, a onda ćemo to kapitalizirati.
“Ne brinem se zbog gubitka brzine dodavanjem kilograma. Bit ću brz bez obzira. Mislim da ću biti najbolji od 140 kilograma.
“Kao i sve ostale moje borbe, ovo će biti prepuno akcije. Nemojte ići po kokice tijekom borbe, jer bi svakog trenutka mogao završiti. Donosim ono što boksu treba, i to je uzbuđenje. Svi znamo kad se borim, nikad nije dosadna borba. Od prvog kruga, sve dok god ne završi, Samo dolazim, u svim mojim borbama. To ćete vidjeti 26. lipnja. "
MARIO BARRIOS
“Ovo je ogromna prilika za mene. ‘Tank’ me prozvao. Znam da pokušava učiniti nešto sjajno, ali ovo je za njega opasna borba. Bit će to akcijska borba. Nikad se prije nismo suočili s borcima poput jednih drugih. Vidjet ćemo u lipnju 26 ako je to pravi potez za njega.
“Borim se da predstavljam svoj grad i svoj narod. Otići ću tamo i dati sve od sebe da svi budu ponosni.
“Možda pomno promatraju moju borbu protiv Batyra Ahmedova. Ali mislim da ima potpuno drugačiji stil i da će ova borba biti drugačija od one koju očekuju ako samo gledaju taj meč. Ne znam što vide u meni da žele ovu borbu, ali ništa mi od toga nije važno. Na sva pitanja dat će se odgovor u lipnju 26.
"'Tank' skače u dvije kategorije težine. Radi nešto što su napravili mnogi veliki borci. Čak je i rekao: ovo nije lagana borba za njega. Spremni smo suočiti se s najboljom verzijom 'Tanka' koju je itko ikad vidio i bit će to rat.
“Iznenadio sam se kad su mi otkrili njegovo ime. No sviđa li vam se ‘Tank’ ili ne, ima jedno od najvećih imena u boksu. Ovo je vrsta borbe koja moje ime može poletjeti do vrha sporta.
"'Tank' je dobar borac i vrlo eksplozivan borac. Postavlja se pitanje dovodi li on svoju moć 140. Ipak nemam nikakvih briga oko toga. On je tip koji mora pokazati ljudima da se može nositi s mojom snagom pod ovom težinom.
“Uzbuđena sam što ću se boriti u Atlanti. Zapravo sam prvi put ovdje, ali znam da su navijači ovdje vrlo strastveni. Očekujem da ću ovdje vidjeti sjajnu odaziv u State Farm Areni. "
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO Mayweather Promocije
"'Tank' je generacijski borac. Ima određene sposobnosti koje drugi jednostavno nemaju. On je poseban, ali ovo je za njega opasna borba. Ovo je ogroman izazov i stvarno sam uzbuđen zbog ove borbe.
“Atlanta je vruće tržište. Očito je prva borba nakon dugo vremena bila 'Tank' vs.. Yuriorkis Gamboa i bila je krcata rasprodana gužva u ovoj zgradi. Navijači su zaista uživali. Grad treba ovakve velike događaje. Rekli smo navijačima da se vraćamo i evo nas.
"'Tank' juri povijest. Kad se osvrnete na mnoštvo svih vremena, prošli su stvari koje nitko drugi nikada nije. U potrazi za trodijelnim prvakom na 26 godine još je jedan njegov primjer da tako lovi veličinu.
"'Tank' je najuzbudljiviji borac u cijelom sportu i pruža navijačima ono što žele vidjeti. Stavlja kundake na sjedala. Ljudi gravitiraju načinu na koji se bori. Ova nova generacija obožavatelja koju imamo, vole ga «.
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O DAVIS VS. BARRIJE Davis vs. Barrios će vidjeti četverostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervontu "Tank" Davisa kako je usmjerio pogled na osvajanje naslova u trećoj kategoriji težine kada se suoči s neporaženim WBA prvakom u lakoj kategoriji Marioom "El Aztecom" Barriosom u SHOWTIME PPV glavnom događaju u subotu, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Televizija s plaćanjem po prikazu započinje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, a bit će i bitka dva najbolja kandidata od 154 kilograma dok se Erickson "Hammer" Lubin sučeljava s bivšim jedinstvenim prvakom Jeisonom Rosariom u WBC-ovom eliminatoru naslova u poluteškoj kategoriji u glavnom turniru. Bivši jedinstveni prvak u super poluteškoj kategoriji Julian "J-Rock" Williams vraća se u ring kako bi u obračunu od 10 rundi preuzeo Briana Mendozu, a žestoki olimpijac Batyr Akhmedov stupa protiv bivšeg svjetskog prvaka Argenisa Mendeza u 12 rundi WBA Super lake kategorije Naslov Eliminator za pokretanje pay-per-view emisije.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS SEEKS TITLE IN A THIRD DIVISION AGAINST UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV® Subota, JUNE 26 IN A PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT LIVE FROM STATE FARM ARENA IN ATLANTA Top Contender Erickson Lubin and Former Unified Champion Jeison Rosario Battle in WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event Former Unified Champion Julian Williams Takes On Rugged Contender Brian Mendoza and Hard-Hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov Duels Former World Champion Argenis Mendez In Pay-Per-View Action Beginning at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT Tickets on Sale Friday at 10 a.m. I! ATLANTA (Svibanj 19, 2021) - Četverostruki svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis will take on a career-defining challenge as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Lipanj 26 u nagrađivanoj State Farm Areni u Atlanti u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view undercard will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders asErickson "Hammer" Lubin faces former unified championJeison Rosarioin a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight championJulian "J-rock" Williams returns to the ring for the first time in 18 months to take onBrian Mendozain a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting OlympianBatyr Ahmedov steps in against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.
Ulaznice za događaj uživo u State Farm Areni, koji promovira Mayweather Promocije, GTD Promocije i TGB Promocije, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. I, i mogu se kupiti na ticketmaster.com. Akhmedov vs.. Mendez borba promovira se u suradnji sa World of Boxingom.
Jedna od najvećih boksačkih zvijezda sa samo 26 godina, Davis moves up to 140-pounds for the first time in his career as he aims to add super lightweight champion to his stellar resume. Davis has already captured titles at 130 and 135-pounds. Pobjedom, Davis će istovremeno održavati svjetska prvenstva u tri različite divizije, podvig koji je u povijesti postiglo samo nekoliko boraca, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. Standing in his way is the undefeated 25-year-old Barrios, koji posjeduje 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign while holding a six-inch height advantage over Davis.
“Gervonta Davis is looking to become a three-division world champion, and has a big undertaking in front of him in challenging Barrios for his WBA title at 140-pounds,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promocije. “Barrios is a warrior, and this is going to be Davis’ toughest fight to date. Atlanta, be ready for a show on June 26!"
Davis (24-0, 23 Kos) delivered a highlight-reel knockout in his last fight, producing another sensational and memorable performance that has made him a popular draw throughout the country. Davis stopped four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz with one powerful uppercut in that October 2020 fight and put Santa Cruz down and out for the first time in his illustrious career. Promovira Mayweather Promocije, Davis will make his second headline appearance on pay-per-view as he has asserted himself as a must-see headline attraction in his first pay-per-view
Davis first burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® u siječnju 2017. U trenutku, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. The Baltimore-native also owns knockout performances in world title fights over Jesus Cuellar in 2018 and Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019. The 2019 triumph over Gamboa came at a sold out State Farm Arena, during a year that also saw him fill venues in his hometown of Baltimore and Southern California.
“I’m excited to make history on June 26 in Atlanta and become a three-division world champion,"Rekao je Davis. “Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for my fight against Gamboa and I couldn’t wait to come back and headline a spectacular SHOWTIME PPV card. Mario Barrios is an undefeated champion, but he hasn’t ever faced anyone like me before. Moving up to 140-pounds is a big challenge but I’ve been working hard in camp and I’ll be ready. Thank you to my whole team for making this historic boxing event possible. Make sure you get your tickets early because this fight is definitely selling out! Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you!"
Četvrti (26-0, 17 Kos) captured his 140-pound championship in September 2019, scoring two knockdowns and fighting through a cut to win a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov. The San Antonio-native trains in Oakland, Kalifornija, under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. U svom najnovijem izlet, Barrios knocked out Ryan Karl in the sixth-round of their clash on the pay-per-view undercard of Davis vs. Santa Cruz.
Standing nearly six-feet tall, Barrios debuted as a pro at super bantamweight in 2013 and had success moving up the rankings in the super featherweight division. His first 140-pound bout came in 2017 and saw him increase his power from his previous performances. At super lightweight, Barrios has scored knockouts in every fight except the title-winning performance against Akhmedov, where his power was still on display with a pair of knockdowns.
“Fighting on SHOWTIME PPV is a dream come true and an opportunity that I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Barrios. “Gervonta Davis is a pound-for-pound champion and it’s going to be an honor sharing the ring with him. This fight is my shining moment and the pinnacle of the boxing world, on the biggest stage possible. Boxing fans around the globe will be watching this fight and I’m coming to shock the world. To all my Mexican fans, I’m going to bring this historic victory home for La Raza.”
The 25-year-old Lubin (23-1, 16 Kos) has put together an impressive five-bout winning streak since a loss to unified 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017. U svom najnovijem izlet, he defeated U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha by unanimous decision in September of last year. Prior to the victory over Gausha, he became the first person to stop former champion Ishe Smith, in addition to a dominating victory over Nathaniel Gallimore in October 2019. A native of Orlando, Florida, Lubin is trained by acclaimed coach Kevin Cunningham as he continues his quest toward another title opportunity. After a stellar amateur career, Lubin turned pro at 18 years old in 2013, eventually being named “Prospect Of The Year” by ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.
“I’m so ready for this fight and we’ve been working hard in preparation for Rosario,” said Lubin. “This fight is another step closer to getting that world title shot. Coach Cunningham and I have a great game plan in place. We know this is going to be a tough fight and the fans are going to see a much-improved version of myself. I’ve taken my training to the next level during this training camp. Rosario is a former world champion who I know is going to bring his best, which is going to make for a great night of boxing. This card is stacked, but I’m going to steal the show with an incredible performance. I will not be denied, I’m coming out on top. It’s Hammer Time!"
Ružičnjak (20-2-1, 14 Kos) will look to climb back into world title contention after losing his 154-pound belts to Jermell Charlo in their September 2020 clash. The 26-year-old captured the WBA and IBF belts by stopping Julian Williams in one of 2020’s biggest upsets. Born in the Dominican Republic and now fighting out of Miami, Rosario rode an eight-fight unbeaten streak into the showdown with Williams, including victories over 154-pound contenders Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach, Jorge Cota and Marcos Hernandez. Coming into the Charlo matchup, Rosario had established his power by earning a stoppage victory or scoring a knockdown in seven of his previous nine contests.
“I make no excuses for losing the fight to Charlo, but that was then, and this is now,” said Rosario. “I have turned to a new page in my career with my new trainer Herman Caicedo. I will not lose again, especially in this fight against Lubin. He’s a great contender, and I respect his abilities, but I will knock him out on June 26.”
Philadelphia’s Williams (27-2-1, 16 Kos) became a unified world champion at 154-pounds in May 2019 when he upset Jarrett Hurd in one of the year’s best fights, winning a close-quarters brawl by unanimous decision. The 31-year-old dropped the titles in his first defense, losing to Jeison Rosario in January 2020. Williams had been riding a five-fight winning streak going into the Rosario matchup, in which he added victories over former champion Ishe Smith and hard-hitting contender Nathaniel Gallimore to his ledger.
“This has been the longest layoff of my career, so I’m excited to get back in the ring,", Rekao je Williams. “Mendoza is a decent fighter. I’ve even been in the gym with him and he’s a good guy. But on June 26, it’s going to be all business. I just need to come out on top. He doesn’t have anything that I haven’t seen before. I know he’ll be ready because this is like the Super Bowl for him. So I know he’ll be ready, but I’ll be ready too. If I’m able to get the win, then it’s on to bigger and better opportunities. But I’m definitely not looking past Brian because I know how seriously he’s taking this fight.”
Mendoza (19-1, 13 Kos) earned a career best-victory in his last outing, beating veteran contender Thomas LaManna by unanimous decision in August 2020. The 27-year-old has fought professionally since 2014, with his only defeat coming by a narrow split-decision in November 2019 against Larry Gomez. Mendoza was born in Albuquerque, Novi Meksiko, where he won two New Mexico Golden Gloves Championships as an amateur, and currently fights out of Las Vegas.
“This fight against Julian Williams is just the fight I’ve been waiting for,” said Mendoza. “I’m planning to take full advantage of the opportunity. Julian Williams is a great fighter, but after June 26, the whole world is going to know that I belong at this level.”
Born in Uzbekistan and now fighting out of Los Angeles, Akhmedov (8-1, 7 Kos) represented Turkey at the 2016 Olimpijske igre. The 30-year-old turned pro in 2017 and won his first seven pro fights, with six coming by knockout. His lone blemish came in an action-packed title fight against Mario Barrios in September 2019, where he was able to survive two knockdowns to make it a close fight, before eventually losing by decision. Nedavno, Akhmedov blasted out Ray Perez in the first round of their September 2020 clash.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for a big fight on June 26,” said Akhmedov. “I’ve been training hard to get another shot at the title. I know that if I make a big statement and defeat a former world champion in Mendez, I expect my next fight will be for the title. I’m always in exciting fights that fans love, and this matchup is going to be no different.”
A former super featherweight champion, Mendez (25-6-3, 12 Kos) has a reputation for providing stiff challenges to the sport’s best and has proven to be a durable contender at 140-pounds, including his most recent outing that saw him drop a split-decision to Richardson Hitchins last December. U 2019, Mendez fought to back-to-back draws against super lightweight contenders Anthony Peterson and Juan Heraldez. Born in San Juan de La Maguana, Dominikanska Republika, Mendez now fights out of Yonkers, NY. and owns victories over Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach and former titlist Miguel Vazquez. He has also gone toe-to-toe with former champions Rances Barthelemy and Robert Easter Jr.
“I am ready for anything Akhmedov brings and then a world title fight after,” said Mendez. “I believe that I beat Hitchins in my last fight, even though I was coming off a long layoff. I’m in great shape right now. Akhmedov is a hard puncher, but the fans are going to see me shine against him. There is a lot left in my tank and that will be obvious to everyone on June 26.”
“Moram dokazati da sam najlošiji čovjek u sportuu subotu navečer," – Davis “Svatko ima svoje mišljenje o ovoj borbi. Moj je posao otići tamo i dokazati da sumnjajući nisu u pravu," – Santa Cruz Trostruki svjetski prvak Davis i četverodivizijski svjetski prvak Santa Cruz sastat će se u Halloween Thrilleru u Alamodomeu u San Antoniju. Headlinning SHOWTIME PPV® Ove subote, Listopad 31 u Događaju predstavio Premier Boxing Champions Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije iz Esther Lin / Showtime® Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije s Sean Michael Ham / Mayweather Promotions SAN ANTONIO, TX – Listopad 29, 2020 – Tri puta svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz na kvadrat na završnoj konferenciji za novinare u četvrtak kako bi pregledali svoj dugo očekivani PPV SHOWTIME (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) obračun glavnog događaja koji se održava ove subote, Listopad 31 iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju na događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
Dva najefikasnija borca u sportu, Davis i Santa Cruz borit će se za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji u meču koji suprotstavlja čudesnu moć Davisa protiv neumoljivog pritiska Santa Cruza.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz promovira Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promocije, GTD Promocije i boksački klub Santa Cruz. Ulaznice su sada u prodaji i mogu se kupiti na Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome je proveo sveobuhvatan zdravstveni i sigurnosni plan kako bi zaštitio od širenja koronavirusa. Svi obožavatelji koji prisustvuju događaju bit će pregledani po ulasku i moraju nositi masku te slijediti smjernice za socijalno udaljavanje. Ulaznice će se distribuirati u blokovima sjedala poznatim kao "mahune" kako bi se održala udaljenost između grupa koje nisu iz iste stranke. Za više informacija, posjet Alamodome.com.
Evo što su sudionici tiskovne konferencije imali reći u četvrtak:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Moj tim i ja odlučili smo preseliti svoj kamp u Las Vegas kako bismo mogli imati savršen kamp. Potrošili smo 15 tjedana na treningu, tako da sam dobro pripremljen. Nadamo se da je Leo dobro pripremljen i dajemo navijačima ono što žele vidjeti.
“Znamo da će Leo doći s puno udaraca i da ću biti eksplozivan. Sve je u tome da obožavateljima pružite poslasticu. Zahvalan sam što sam na ovoj poziciji i spreman sam. Subota navečer bit će noć za pamćenje.
“Ne uzeti mu ništa, Yuriorkis Gamboa samo je pokušavao preživjeti protiv mene. Teže je skinuti udarce kad netko ne pokušava donijeti borbu. Znam da će se Leo doći boriti. Mislim da će me ova izvedba podići na sljedeću razinu.
“Mislim da ga ne moram nokautirati, Jednostavno moram tamo izaći i biti sjajan. Zaboravi sve ostalo, Jednostavno moram izaći tamo i pokazati svima da sam najbolji čovjek u svijetu boksa. To mi je glavni cilj.
“Michael Jordan znao je čitati novine i raditi ono što su govorili da ne može. To je ono što radim. Moram dokazati da sam u subotu navečer najlošiji čovjek u tom sportu.
“Leo će se doći boriti i samo se ja pojačam i radim ono što radim najbolje. Potencijal u borcu možete vidjeti izvana, ali morate vidjeti kako to zapravo izlazi u borbi da biste u to povjerovali. U tom sam položaju. Svi znaju da sam sjajna, Jednostavno to moram pokazati.
“Leo je pokazao da je vrhunski borac, i diže se protiv eksploziva, moćan borac poput mene. Mislim da bi pobjednik trebao biti u vrhu 10 popisa funta za funtu.
“Floyd Mayweather upravo mi je rekao da ostanem usredotočen unatoč svemu što dolazi s tjednom plati-po-gledanju. Prvo moram obaviti posao, ali i učiniti sve što dolazi s tim da budete sljedeća zvijezda s plaćanjem po prikazu.
“Jedan sam od onih boraca koji se znaju usredotočiti kad imam nešto veliko ispred sebe. Nitko od sjajnih boraca prije mene nije se smrznuo kad je vrijeme krčenja. Uvijek sam se mogao usredotočiti kad su velike stvari na redu. To sam učinio za ovaj trening kamp.
“Nisam zapravo fokusiran na nekoga tko nije Leo Santa Cruz. Ne mogu previdjeti Lea. Što se tiče bilo kojeg drugog borca tamo, oni mi trenutno nisu važni. Dokazat ću to usput. Ovo je korak bliže dokazivanju onog što želim dokazati. "
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“To je ono o čemu sam oduvijek sanjao. Kad sam bio mali dječak, Htio sam biti na ovoj pozornici. Živim taj san i jako sam sretna i uzbuđena. Nikad nisam mislio da ću to postići. Mislio sam da je to poput dobitka na lutriji. Ali hvala navijačima, Ovdje sam gdje jesam.
“Suočavam se s najboljim borcem u diviziji. Ako želite biti najbolji, morate pobijediti najbolje. Moram ići protiv najboljeg borca. Htio sam se izazvati. Znam da je ovo opasna borba za mene, ali želim se testirati.
„Oboje smo pretrpjeli i prošli puno toga da bismo došli ovdje. Nitko od nas ne želi se vratiti tamo gdje smo započeli. Tako da znam da ćemo se oboje sjajno boriti s navijačima.
“Imam srce meksičkog ratnika. Tata mi je rekao da se borim pametno, ali iako će to reći, postoje dobre šanse da se na kraju ponekad posvađam s njim. Bez obzira, naći ćemo način da ga pobijedimo.
“Zapravo se ne brinem hoće li biti underdog. Svatko ima svoje mišljenje. Moj je posao otići tamo i dokazati da sumnjajući nisu u pravu. Vredno sam trenirao da odem tamo i odradim tu subotu.
“Gervonta je najbolji protivnik s kojim sam se suočio. On je najjači borac s kojim ću se suočiti. Borbe Abner Mares i Carl Frampton bile su sjajno iskustvo za ovu vrstu borbe. Puno sam naučio iz te četiri borbe i od tada sam naučio puno više.
“Značilo bi mi da svijet postanem prvak petoligaša. Bilo bi to još jedno ostvarenje sna. Stavio bih prezime Santa Cruz tamo gore s najboljima.
“Gervonta je krupan momak i znam da će ga teško udariti. Ali trenirao sam s većim momcima po cijelom kampu i uspio sam podnijeti sve što mi se baci.
“Navijači žele da idete i napravite rat naprijed-nazad. Znam da se protiv Gervonte moram pametno boriti. Jednostavno ću se potruditi poslušati očev savjet.
“Definitivno sam se borio da utihnem kritičare. Ljudi su govorili da se ne želim boriti protiv velikih imena. Pa sam krenuo nakon najvećeg izazova u diviziji, a to je Gervonta Davis.
“Mišljenja prepuštam navijačima i medijima. Moj posao je izvojevati pobjedu i pružiti navijačima veliku borbu. Dat ću sve od sebe i sve to ostaviti u ringu. "
CALVIN FORD, Davisov trener
“Kamp je bio sjajan. Bilo je nevjerojatno. Zaista cijenim rad koji je uložio. Jedva čekam da vidim Tanka u ringu. Radujem se sjajnim nastupima oba borca.
"'Tank' je postigao puno stvari koje sam od njega tražio, ali ovo je vrhunac svih njih ovdje. Obje ove obitelji hodale su istom linijom s različitim stazama. Oboje imaju šansu da ovom pobjedom postanu velikani.
“Svaki put kad sada pogledam‘ Tank ’, Vraćam se na one mlađe godine u teretani s njim kao dijete. Sad je čovjek kakav sam ga uvijek gledala. On je obiteljski čovjek, poslovni čovjek i divan borac. Nevjerojatno je vidjeti jednog od mojih dječaka koji su odrasli. "
JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Otac i trener Santa Cruza
“Imali smo zaista dobar trening kamp i razumijemo važnost ove borbe. Leo je u potpunosti spreman za ovu borbu u subotu i očekujem da će sjajno nastupiti.
“Jako sam zahvalna što sam ovdje. Tako sam sretna što sam ovdje sa svojim sinom zbog tako velike borbe i mogu ga voditi i pomoći mu da ostvari svoj san.
“Znamo da je Davis vrlo jak i uspješan borac. Ali Leo ga je upravo iskoristio da ga motivira u teretani svaki dan, a to ćete moći vidjeti u subotu. "
STEPHEN Espinoza, Predsjednik, Sport i programiranje događaja, Showtime Networks Inc.
“Jedan od najvećih razloga zbog kojeg volim boks je zato što moramo svjedočiti mladićima, poput 'Tank' Davisa i Lea Santa Cruza, razvijati se i sazrijevati pred našim očima. Ovo je naša deveta borba s 'Tankom' i 13th s Lavom. Vidjeli smo ih zrele kao borce i vidjeli smo ih zrele kao mladiće. Vidjeli smo ih kako se muče, znoj, i trijumf. Vidjeli smo kako su postali očevi. "
"Sjećam se kad sam prvi put sreo" Tank ", bio je travanj 2016 u Washingtonu, D.C. Bio je na neteleviziranom donjem dijelu borbe Adriena Bronera. Već se borio, prišao je za vrijeme prijenosa i Floyd ga je predstavio. Sjećam se baš njegovih riječi, ‘Ovo je moj mladi borac. Pazite na ovo dijete. ’I od tada gledamo.
“Sjećam se da sam Lea prvi put sreo u lipnju 2012. Nešto prije svoje prve borbe za svjetski naslov. Bio je vrlo skroman, miran, blago rečeno, gotovo sramežljivi mladići. Vrlo različito od tipa o kojem sam vidjela u ringu 48 sati nakon toga. Poanta je, bili smo zajedno za putovanje ovih mladića.
“Oni se bore protiv šansi, doslovno od rođenja. Imali smo sreće provesti vrijeme s njima tijekom All Access. Otvorili su svoja srca, njihov um, i sami da podijele svoje priče. Najviše sam čuo da poteškoća u ovoj borbi nije u tome žele li je ljudi gledati ili će je kupiti, to je za koga će navijati. Jer ako znate priče ovih mladića, što su prošli, i što su doživjeli, to je nevjerojatno.
„Suština je u tome što kod ova dva mladića imamo dva najuspješnija i najpopularnija mlada borca u ovom sportu danas. Leo je od tada gotovo dosljedno prvak 2012. ‘Tank’ je imao rasprodaje ili u blizini prodaja u Los Angelesu, Baltimore i Atlanta, samo prošle godine. Ova dva izvrsna mladića su se potukla u subotu navečer. Morate poštivati njihovo putovanje, odakle dolaze, i poštujte timove koji dolaze oko njega.
“Znamo što će se dogoditi u subotu navečer. Leo će doći u ring, bacajte puno udaraca i pokažite brzinu aktivnosti koja se razlikuje od gotovo svih ostalih u sportu. 'Tank' će pokazati snagu, brzina, i atletičnost koja ga je učinila jednom od mladih zvijezda s najbržim usponom koje smo vidjeli u sportu već neko vrijeme. Iznad toga, to će ovisiti o njima, baš kao što to ovisi o njima cijeli život. "
O DAVIS VS. DEDA MRAZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vidjet će trostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški svjetski prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz bitka za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji s naslovom SHOWTIME PPV u subotu, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas.
U složenoj donjoj kartici bit će nepobjedivi rođeni San Antonio i WBA super prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario "El Azteca" Barrios braneći naslov protiv teško pogođenog Ryana "Kauboja" Karla u glavnom turniru i bivši svjetski prvak u super lakoj kategoriji Regis "Rougarou" Prograis odbiti neporaženog kandidata Juana Heráldeza u obračunu u 10 rundi. U TV prijenos otvarač, lagani kandidati Isaac Cruz i Diego Magdaleno borit će se u borbi za eliminaciju IBF naslova.
“U listopadu 31 svi će vidjeti za što sam sposoban," – Heraldez Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV®ActionSaturday, Listopad 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – Listopad 16, 2020 – Unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former championRegis "Rougarou" Prograis u subotu, Listopad 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV in a Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz live from Alamodome in San Antonio.
“It’s been a long eight-week camp preparing for Prograis,” said Heraldez. “We’re fighting a different style of fighter, which is a good thing because he’s the type of fighter who comes to fight. A style like this makes it easier for me to train and prepare.
“Prograis ima moć, ali morate ga sletjeti i tu nastupa moja obrana. Moja je obrana uvijek bila faktor i to je nešto što uvijek dotjerujemo i pronalazimo načine da budem oštriji. Na papiru su njegove isprave gore, ali u ringu sve to izlazi na vrata. Kad zazvoni zvono, Ne razmišljam o tome da je bivši svjetski prvak. Borim se i završavam posao. "
Heraldez se prilagodio promjenama nastalim treningom tijekom pandemije, i uspio je biti fokusiran tijekom cijelog kampa. Pripisuje mu infrastrukturu boksački klub Mayweather, gdje trenira u Las Vegasu, jer je pomogao da stvari teku glatko dok se priprema za suočavanje sa svojim najtežim protivnikom do danas.
“The pandemic has had a slight effect on camp like it has with everything else,” said Heraldez. “There are so many protocols and safety measures, so you can’t just rotate sparring partners as easily as you could before. Adjusting to wearing a mask in the gym and getting tested constantly are things you learn to get used to. The Mayweather Boxing Club has done a great job of keeping the gym clean and safe for all of us. A lot of my stablemates are here in Las Vegas preparing for big fights, so it’s a great feeling knowing that we can come to a gym where safety is the top priority.”
The unbeaten Heraldez will return to the ring after fighting former world champion Argenis Mendez to a draw in May 2019 na Showtime. Heraldez je sastavio impresivan niz pobjeda koje datiraju iz 2017 trijumf nad tada nepobjeđenim Joseom Miguelom Borregom, i uključivao je pobjedu nokautom nad Eddiem Ramirezom u veljači 2019 vodeći u borbu protiv Mendeza. Heraldez je nastavio usavršavati svoj arsenal u borbi protiv Prograisa.
“Moj tim i ja radili smo na raznim stvarima, poput mog uboda, ali najvažnije tamo gdje sam cijelo vrijeme u ringu,” said Heraldez. “Moja svijest o prstenu podigla je ovaj kamp. Moj trener i ja držimo stvari stare škole, nemamo trenera snage i kondicije, radimo na osnovama i postajemo bolji u svakom kampu. Boks je jednostavan. Držite se i pomičite i nemojte biti pogođeni. Trening koji treniram kod trenera Otisa Pimpletona pokriva toliko stvari kao što su kardio, tehnika, prsten IQ, itd, so my job is just to listen to my team and trust them when I’m in camp and in the ring on fight night.”
While Heraldez is looking to improve on the draw in his last fight, Prograis will be seeking to bounce back from his first career defeat, a memorable 140-pound unification clash with Josh Taylor. With both fighters hungry for a win on October 31, Heraldez expects an exciting night for fans.
“On fight night, both of our styles are going to make for great action,” said Heraldez. “We both bring a lot to the ring. We’re both fighting to be the best, but on October 31, everyone will see what I’m capable of.” O DAVIS VS. DEDA MRAZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vidjet će trostrukog svjetskog prvaka Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški svjetski prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz bitka za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji s naslovom SHOWTIME PPV u subotu, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas.
U složenoj donjoj kartici bit će nepobjedivi rođeni San Antonio i WBA super prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario "El Azteca" Barrios braneći naslov protiv teško pogođenog Ryana "Kauboja" Karla u glavnom turniru i bivši svjetski prvak u super lakoj kategoriji Regis "Rougarou" Prograis odbiti neporaženog kandidata Juana Heraldeza u obračunu u 10 rundi. U TV prijenos otvarač, lagani kandidati Isaac Cruz i Diego Magdaleno borit će se u borbi za eliminaciju IBF naslova.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promocije, GTD Promocije i boksački klub Santa Cruz. Ulaznice su sada u prodaji i mogu se kupiti na Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome je proveo sveobuhvatan zdravstveni i sigurnosni plan kako bi zaštitio od širenja koronavirusa. Svi obožavatelji koji prisustvuju događaju bit će pregledani po ulasku i moraju nositi masku te slijediti smjernice za socijalno udaljavanje. Ulaznice će se distribuirati u blokovima sjedala poznatim kao "mahune" kako bi se održala udaljenost između grupa koje nisu iz iste stranke. Za više informacija, posjet Alamodome.com
Lagani natjecatelji Magdaleno i Isaac Cruz sastaju se Naslov Eliminator Otvaranje SHOWTIME PPV® Subota, Listopad 31 iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju na događaju Prezentirao Premier Boks prvaka KlikniteOVDJE za Magdaleno Training Video – Kredit: Armando Bareno NEW YORK – Listopad 9, 2020 – Bivši izazivač svjetskog naslovaDiego Magdalenopodijelio je uvid u svoj trening kamp dok se približavao borbi IBF-a za laku titulu eliminatoraIsaac Cruzkoji započinje SHOWTIME PPV (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) akcija u subotu, Listopad 31 iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju na događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions.
„Ovo je moja druga borba u radu s‘ Bonesom ’Adamsem iz njegove teretane u Las Vegasu,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “Zapravo ga znam od svoje devete godine, pa ga smatram svojim najboljim prijateljem. Povjeravam mu svoj život. Proveo sam neko vrijeme trenirajući za ovu borbu u Scipionu, Utah također, vukući bale sijena i radeći svakakve zanimljive bušilice. Dobio sam dobar sparing ovdje u Vegasu, a čak sam i otišao u Kaliforniju na neki sparing, previše.
“Bio sam na jednoj od posljednjih borbenih karata prije pandemije, i čast mi je što sam na prvoj borbenoj kartici sa živom publikom od početka pandemije. It’s been a hectic year, but I’m happy with where things are for me heading into this fight. Coach Adams has been doing a great job with training, but he also handles my strength and conditioning. He’s got a huge gym with a lot of motivated fighters and it’s great to be around that kind of atmosphere. And my fiancé has been handling my nutrition for my last four fights. Tako, it’s great to have her involved also.”
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. u veljači, dropping him in round seven on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision. He credits his team in training camp for the impressive performance against Dulay.
“I’ve always taken pride in being a professional, but I learned that I can be very dangerous with the right team around me,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “I went into that fight kind of being considered a steppingstone for Dulay, but I showed that I’m still a strong fighter. People counted me out and they made a mistake. I’m just super happy that I found Coach Adams and got a proper team organized around me. I was able to change people’s minds with just one fight. Now I’m in a title eliminator, and with a win on October 31, I’ll have my third shot at a world title.”
The 33-year-old has come up short in his most high-profile fights to date, dropping title bouts to Terry Flanagan and Roman Martinez, in addition to a 2019 loss against current lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez. With those experiences and an improved training structure around him, Magdaleno believes the lessons he’s taken from those fights will be instrumental going forward.
“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is to stay calm,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “When I start thinking too far ahead, that’s when things go wrong. Coach Adams has a great way of keeping me grounded and composed. He knows how to simplify things for me and communicate exactly what I need to do, which makes it less stressful for me. And we’ve done some other things, like correcting my footwork and the angles that I use.”
In the 22-year-old Cruz, Magdaleno will be opposed by a fast-rising and exciting Mexican fighter looking to make a mark in his biggest fight to date. With an 11-year age gap, Magdaleno plans to use his extensive experience to his advantage on October 31.
“Cruz is something I’ve seen before,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “I’ve fought lots of Mexican-style fighters like him who don’t have a lot of technical skill but possess a come-forward style. Tako, I think I’ll be able to go back to what I know. I’ll just have to stay fluid and pick Cruz apart. He’s a guy who likes to fight on the inside and throw lots of overhand punches and hooks. I’ll break him down like I did my last opponent.”
Magdaleno will look to continue his career renaissance against Cruz and put himself back on track for another world title opportunity. With all that he’s been through during his career, Magdaleno remains highly motivated to prove critics wrong and achieve his goal of becoming a world champion.
“What I know is that when everyone counts you out, you just have to believe in yourself,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “When I decide to hang up the gloves, it’ll be because I want to, not because others say I should. I have my confidence back now and I’m very happy with where I’m going . Being one shot away from the title that I dreamed of as a child is a huge motivating factor for me. And I fight for my family, previše. I’m a different person now. I’m more mature and I think I’ll be able to prove that to people in this fight.”
O DAVIS VS. DEDA MRAZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vidjet će trostrukog svjetskog prvakaGervonta „Tank” Davisi četveroligaški svjetski prvakLeo "Potres" Santa Cruzbitka za WBA Super perolako i WBA prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji s naslovom SHOWTIME PPV u subotu, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas.
U složenoj donjoj kartici bit će nepobjedivi rođeni San Antonio i WBA super prvak u lakoj kategoriji Mario "El Azteca" Barrios braneći naslov protiv teško pogođenog Ryana "Kauboja" Karla u glavnom turniru i bivši svjetski prvak u super lakoj kategoriji Regis "Rougarou" Prograis odbiti neporaženog kandidata Juana Heraldeza u obračunu u 10 rundi. U TV prijenos otvarač, lagani kandidati Isaac Cruz i Diego Magdaleno borit će se u borbi za eliminaciju IBF naslova.
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promocije, GTD Promocije i boksački klub Santa Cruz. Ulaznice su sada u prodaji i mogu se kupiti na Ticketmaster.com. Alamodome je proveo sveobuhvatan zdravstveni i sigurnosni plan kako bi zaštitio od širenja koronavirusa. Svi obožavatelji koji prisustvuju događaju bit će pregledani po ulasku i moraju nositi masku te slijediti smjernice za socijalno udaljavanje. Ulaznice će se distribuirati u blokovima sjedala poznatim kao "mahune" kako bi se održala udaljenost između grupa koje nisu iz iste stranke. Za više informacija, posjetAlamodome.com
WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Takes on Ryan Karl; Former 140-Pound Champion Regis Prograis Faces Unbeaten Juan Heraldez; Lightweight Contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno Meet in Title Eliminator TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, Listopada 5 AT 10 A.M. CT! NEW YORK – Listopad 2, 2020 – Tri puta svjetski prvak Gervonta „Tank” Davis i četveroligaški svjetski prvak Leo "Potres" Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Listopad 31 (9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT) u događaju koji su predstavili Premier Boxing Champions iz Alamodomea u San Antoniju, Teksas. The four-fight pay-per-view card will be the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hittingRyan “Cowboy” Karlin the co-main event and former super lightweight world championRegis "Rougarou" Prograis will take on unbeaten contenderJuan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. U TV prijenos otvarač, lightweight contendersIsaac Cruz a Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.
The highly anticipated main event will be contested at 130-pounds and will be fought for both Santa Cruz’s 130-pound title and Davis’ 135-pound title, which they each won in their previous fight. Two crowd favorites with massive followings, Davis vs. Santa Cruz is an all-action style matchup, with Davis owning a .957 knockout rate, while Santa Cruz is long established as one of the busiest punchers and best pressure fighters in the sport.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will be a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes will be at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, a 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.
“I’m looking forward to showing the world how hard I’ve been working in camp,"Rekao je Davis. “We are just a few weeks away, and I’m already in great shape. Headlining on pay-per-view has always been a dream of mine since I started boxing. I can’t wait to put on a spectacular performance against multiple division world champion Leo Santa Cruz. Thank you to my team, SHOWTIME, Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”
“Listopad 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” rekao Santa Cruz. “I’m going to fight a very tough opponent, maybe the toughest opponent of my career. Two titles are going to be on the line, and this will be my first time headlining a pay-per-view. So I’m going to do everything that I can to put on a good show. Davis is known for his power. But I think with my experience and ring IQ I can break him down. He’s probably going to be very aggressive in the early rounds. But if I do what I’m supposed to, and execute our game plan, I will win.’’
Događaj promoviraju Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promocije, GTD Promocije i boksački klub Santa Cruz.
“This fight between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz is such a great fight that we had to have it with fans, which will be a first for a major boxing event since COVID-19 started,” said Floyd Mayweather, President of Mayweather Promotions and a 12-time, Svjetski prvak u pet divizija. “Spremnik’ Davis is a special talent, a super skilled fighter and I have been in the gym regularly to watch and help him prepare for a tough opponent in Santa Cruz, who we all know always comes in shape and ready to fight. It’s going to be a great night for Mayweather Promotions, for boxing and for sports. The best fighting the best is all we can ask for.”
“We continue with the tradition of offering boxing fans the best matchups in the hottest divisions, pitting the best versus the best,"Rekao je Stephen Espinoza, Predsjednik, Sport i programiranje događaja, Showtime Networks Inc. “Tank Davis facing Leo Santa Cruz is one of the most exciting matchups of the year. You have a young, hungry star with devastating power in Davis and an experienced and absolutely relentless four-division champ looking to conquer a title in a fifth division. This is the type of matchup boxing fans have waited the entire year to watch. Two superstars in their toughest matchup to date battling for titles in two weight divisions at the same time.”
“Gervonta Davis is the most exciting fighter in the sport, and he’s set to headline his first pay-per-view card and set the world on fire,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promocije. “He’s up against an experienced, four-division world champion in Leo Santa Cruz, who is looking to take him down and hand him his first L on October 31.”
“Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz is one of the best matchups that can be made in boxing, with each fighter in position to score a career-defining victory,” said Tom Brown, Predsjednik TGB Promocije. “We’re excited to bring a historic showdown with world titles in two weight classes on the line to fans at the Alamodome. Davis vs. Santa Cruz presents a fascinating clash of styles, with Santa Cruz’s relentless pressure against Davis’ fight-changing power. Adding in three high-stakes undercard attractions, this pay-per-view is lined up to present drama in the ring from start to finish.”
Tickets will go on sale Monday, Listopad 5 na 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. This is the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. u ožujku. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the virus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask, as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Ulaznice će se distribuirati u blokovima sjedala poznatim kao "mahune" kako bi se održala udaljenost između grupa koje nisu iz iste stranke. Za više informacija, posjet Alamodome.com.
“The Alamodome is excited to host the Davis vs. Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV event and to bring these athletes to San Antonio,” said Steve Zito, General Manager, Alamodome. “Not only is this a great platform for these athletes and their fans, but the event will also spotlight San Antonio through nationally televised matches and generate economic impact for our community during these challenging times.” Davis (23-0, 22 Kos) burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® u siječnju 2017. U trenutku, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. U prstenu, Davis blends controlled aggression with blazing hand and foot speed, eye-catching power and sublime boxing skills. The dynamic combination of skills has made Davis a fan-favorite who filled arenas in Atlanta, Ga., and his hometown of Baltimore, Merilend, prošle godine.
The 25-year-old began his 2019 with a knockout of Hugo Ruiz in February, before scoring a second-round stoppage of Ricardo Núñez in his homecoming fight in July. Davis closed out the year by capturing his lightweight title via 12thround TKO of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December. Davis also owns a title-winning performance in which he dominated former champion Jesus Cuellar to capture the WBA 130-pound belt in 2018. Under the guidance of Mayweather Promotions, Davis will look to further improve his impressive portfolio with another title-winning performance in his first pay-per-view main event.
Borba iz Los Angelesa, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 Kos) made his debut at super featherweight last November by defeating Miguel Flores to capture the WBA title. Santa Cruz has made his name in the sport by engaging in numerous Fight of the Year contenders, including two thrilling featherweight title duels against four-time champion Abner Mares and two-division champion Carl Frampton each. He lost his featherweight title in his first match against Frampton in 2016, but reclaimed it in their rematch the following year.
The 32-year-old has competed in title bouts in 17 od njegova posljednja 19 borbe, while picking up belts at 118, 122, 126 and 130-pounds. The 130-pound title made Santa Cruz just the fifth fighter of Mexican descent to win titles in four weight classes, joining Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Jorge Arce and Mikey Garcia. Santa Cruz was introduced to the sport and trained throughout his career by his father Jose, along with his brothers Jose Armando, a former lightweight contender, Antonio. Santa Cruz will look to become a five-division champion in his first pay-per-view headliner.
The 25-year-old Barrios (25-0, 16 Kos) will be making the first defense of his world title in his hometown of San Antonio. Barrios captured his 140-pound title in his last fight in September 2019, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision over then-unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov, dropping him twice and fighting through a cut suffered on a head butt. Barrios trains in Oakland, Kalif. under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. The five-foot ten-inch Barrios debuted as a super bantamweight in 2013, eventually moving up to 140-pounds full time in 2017 where he is 8-0 with seven knockouts.
“The long layoff is finally over and fans can expect to see me go to war with Ryan Karl, who I know is coming to bring an aggressive fight to the table,” said Barrios. “I’ve stayed in great shape during this past year, so now it’s time for me to keep giving boxing fans exciting fights. I’ll be representing my city of San Antonio and as always, everyone can expect to see me as explosive as ever. Listopada 31, all the fans watching on pay-per-view will watch me make a statement as I defend my title.”
Born in Milano, Texas and now trained in Houston under the tutelage of top trainer Ronnie Shields, Karl (18-2, 11 Kos) will step in for his first title opportunity on October 31. The 28-year-old enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, with all three wins coming in 2019, including a knockout of Kevin Watts to avenge one of his losses in an immediate rematch. Karl also owns victories over Kareem Martin and then-unbeaten Jose Felix Quezada during his pro career that dates back to 2014.
“I’ve been training for this my whole life and I’m not going to let it slip away,” said Karl. “We’re working hard in training camp to put on the best performance of my career. We know what we’re up against in Mario Barrios, but I’ve come too far not to take full advantage of this opportunity on October 31.”
A staple of the 140-pound elite, PROGRAMI (24-1, 20 Kos) returns to the ring after losing his title in an exciting unification clash via majority decision last October against Josh Taylor. The 31-year-old won his title by defeating Kiryl Relikh by TKO in April 2019 and has also earned stoppage victories over former unified champion Julius Indongo, and then-unbeaten contenders Joel Diaz Jr. and Juan Jose Velasco. Prograis was born in New Orleans but lives and fights out of Houston.
“This is a huge fight and I’m very thankful to PBC for giving me this opportunity,"Rekao Prograis. “I haven’t fought in a year and since then I’ve done a lot of self-reflection and moved from L.A. back to Texas. I’m more focused than I’ve ever been and I can’t wait to get back to my number one spot in the super lightweight division. I have to be a world champion again and I won’t stop until that happens.”
The 30-year-old Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 Kos) can vault himself into the top tier of 140-pound contenders with a career-best victory over Prograis on October 31. Born in Northridge, Cal. and training out of the Mayweather Promotions gym in Las Vegas, Heraldez most recently fought to a majority draw last May against former champion Argenis Mendez. Heraldez’s pro career has also seen him score victories over previously unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego and tough contender Eddie Ramirez.
“It’s been a crazy year, but I took this opportunity to spend time with my family and sharpen my skills inside the ring,” said Heraldez. “There’s been a lot of great sparring happening at the Mayweather Boxing Club that I’ve taken advantage of. Ispred sebe imam žilavog protivnika, and that’s my only focus right now. I trust in my ability as a fighter and I trust my team to get me over the finish line with a victory on October 31. I’m thankful to Mayweather Promotions for putting me on such a large platform for this fight.”
Fighting out of his native Mexico City, Meksiko, Križ (19-1-1, 14 Kos) is unbeaten in his last 15 fights since dropping his sixth pro fight by decision. The 22-year-old knocked out 10-of-13 opponents between 2016 a 2018, before making his U.S. debut in December 2019. That contest saw Cruz earn a unanimous decision over Miguel Perez, which he followed up in February of this year by defeating Thomas Mattice by decision onShoBox: Nova generacija.
“Since I started boxing, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,", Rekao je Cruz. “I know that Diego Magdaleno is a very tough and experienced fighter, but it’s my time on October 31. The fans will see that I have what it takes to be world champion when I beat Magdaleno and announce myself as one of the best lightweights in the world.”
Magdaleno (32-3, 13 Kos) enters this fight coming off of an impressive victory over contender Austin Dulay in February that saw him drop Dulay on his way to a unanimous decision. The 33-year-old has challenged Roman Martinez for a 130-pound title and Terry Flanagan for a lightweight crown, while also battling lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in February 2019. A Las Vegas native, Magdaleno has won four-of-five fights entering October 31, including a 10-round decision over Artyom Hovhannisyan.
“I’ve been super eager to get back into the ring since my last performance,”Rekla je Magdaleno. “That win sparked a fire in me and got me as motivated as I’ve ever been. Now that I’m in a title eliminator, I’m even more excited to return to action. I’m facing another young lion, but he’s lacking the experience that I have. Training with Bones Adams has made a world of difference in my career. I’ve made a transition to being more composed and smarter in the ring. I’m here to make a statement and claim what’s mine. I’m never going to back down until I get that world title.”
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Prosinac 17, 2019) – WBAsuper lightweight champion, Mario “El Azteca” Četvrti (25-0, 16 Kos), continues to receive accolades from his hometown of San Antonio, Teksas. Rujna 28, 2019, Barrios defeatedBatyr Ahmedov, winning the vacant WBA World Title, becoming the first world champion fromSan Antonioin the last 25 godina.
Danas, Barrios was honored with a special recognition at theCommissioners Court. CommissionerJustin Rodriguezfrom Bexar County, Precinct 2, who sponsored the ceremony, was joined by his colleagues on Commissioners Court in San Antonio and presented Barrios with a proclamation.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Commissioners Court here in my hometown of San Antonio,” Said Barrios. “It’s been a nice ride since winning my world title. I’ve been meeting some very influential people, and these are individuals that are making a difference in San Antonio. Today was incredible and I want to thank everyone for all their support.”
Barrios has been active in his community since becoming a world champion. U listopadu, Barrios joinedShoe Palaceand gave way shoes to thirty families at theBoys and Girls Club.
“I think being a positive role model is important, so I’m going to join forces with everyone, to help make San Antonio a better place for our youth,” Barrios je nastavio. “Building a strong community is what’s important at the end of the day, and I’ll be here to help out. Uskoro, I’ll be having a big fight in San Antonio, and I’m going to make sure tickets are priced reasonable so everyone can come out and enjoy the fights. It would be nice to see the support from the fans, that’s what gets me excited. I cant wait to fight in San Antonio.”
