(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME) “Barrios is coming with power, and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Che l'uomo migliore vincere," – Davis “We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him," – Quartieri Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Seeks Title In A Third Division Against Unbeaten Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Headlining A SHOWTIME PPV® Sabato, Giugno 26 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From State Farm Arena In Atlanta Fare clic QUI per le foto da Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Fare clic QUI per le foto da Promozioni Mayweather ATLANTA (Maggio 20, 2021) – Four-time world championGervonta “Tank” Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barrios went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their SHOWTIME PPV main event taking place Saturday, Giugno 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
One of boxing’s biggest stars at just 26-years-old, Davis will take on a career-defining challenge in the undefeated Barrios, as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class. With a victory, Davis will hold world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few fighters in history. Standing in his way is the undefeated 26-year-old Barrios, che possiede un 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign and holds a six-inch height advantage over Davis.
Davis returns to fight at State Farm Arena after selling out the venue in December 2019 during a star-studded event that saw him stop former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in the 12thand final round to capture a lightweight title.
Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB, go on sale tomorrow, Venerdì, Maggio 21 a 10 a.m. E, e può essere acquistato presso ticketmaster.com.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at State Farm Arena:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Camp has been great for me. We know that Barrios is a bigger guy and that he can punch. We’re working hard each day in the gym, because we’re going up against a big task on June 26.
“We all have challenges we go through in life, and that’s what makes us strong. This is another challenge that I have on my road to success. I’m ready to walk through it and keep pushing.
“We know this is a dangerous fight. Barrios is coming with power and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Che l'uomo migliore vincere.
“I took this fight because I want to be great. All the other big names at lightweight had scheduled fights so I felt like I wanted to go out and beat the best fighter out there for me.
“Even if he is bigger than me on fight night, non importa. This is all part of the sport. My goal is to break him down. If I can get him out of there, I’ll get him out of there. If it goes 12 round, così sia. He’s big and strong, but he’s never faced anyone like me.
“We have to wait and see what happens on fight night. Different styles dictate what I need to show in the fight. We’ll see what he brings to the table, and then we’ll capitalize off of it.
“I’m not worried about losing any speed by adding weight. I’m going to be quick regardless. I think I’m going to be at my best at 140-pounds.
“Like all of the rest of my fights, this is going to be action packed. Don’t go get popcorn during the fight, because it could end at any moment. I bring what boxing needs, and that’s excitement. We all know when I fight, it’s never a boring fight. Dal primo turno, until whenever it ends, I just keep coming, in all of my fights. That’s what you’re going to see June 26.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“Questa è una grande opportunità per me. ‘Tank’ called me out. I know he’s trying to do something great, but this is a dangerous fight for him. It’s going to be an action-packed fight. We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him.
“I fight to represent my city and my people. I’m going to go out there and do my best to make everybody proud.
“They might be looking at my fight against Batyr Akhmedov closely. But I think he has a totally different style and that this fight will be different than what they expect if they just watch that match. I don’t know what they see in me to want this fight, but none of it matters to me. All the questions are going to be answered on June 26.
“’Tank’ is jumping up two weight classes. He’s doing something a lot of great fighters have done. He even said it: this isn’t an easy fight for him. We’re ready to face the best version of ‘Tank’ that anyone has ever seen and it’s going to be war.
“I was surprised when his name was brought up to me. But whether you like ‘Tank’ or not, he has one of the biggest names in boxing. This is the type of fight that can skyrocket my name up there to the top level of the sport.
“’Tank’ is a good fighter and a very explosive fighter. There is the question of whether he’s bringing his power up to 140. I don’t have any concerns about it though. He’s the guy who has to show people he can handle my power at this weight.
“I’m excited to be fighting in Atlanta. This is my first time here actually but I know the fans here are very passionate. I’m expecting to see a great turnout here at State Farm Arena.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather
“’Tank’ is a generational fighter. He has certain abilities that others just don’t. He’s special, but this is a dangerous fight for him. This is a tremendous challenge and I’m really excited for this fight.
“Atlanta is a hot market. Obviously the first fight they had in a long time was ‘Tank’ vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa and it was a packed sold out crowd in this building. The fans really enjoyed it. The city needs big events like this. We told the fans we were coming back and here we are.
“’Tank’ is chasing history. When you look back at a lot of all-time greats, they’ve gone through things no one else ever has. Looking to be a three-division champion at 26 years old is another example of him chasing greatness like that.
“’Tank’ is the most exciting fighter in the entire sport and he gives the fans what they want to see. He puts butts in seats. People gravitate to the way he fights. This new generation of fans that we have, they love him.”
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Su Davis VS. BARRIOS Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Giugno 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
La trasmissione televisiva in pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams returns to the ring to take on Brian Mendoza in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
FOUR-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS SEEKS TITLE IN A THIRD DIVISION AGAINST UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING A SHOWTIME PPV® SABATO, Giugno 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 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Tickets on Sale Friday at 10 a.m. E! ATLANTA (Maggio 19, 2021) – Four-time world championGervonta “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, Giugno 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by 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 Rosario in 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 Akhmedovsteps 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 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. E, e può essere acquistato presso ticketmaster.com. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.
One of boxing’s biggest stars at just 26-years-old, 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. With a victory, Davis will hold world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. Standing in his way is the undefeated 25-year-old Barrios, che possiede un 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 di promozioni Mayweather. “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 KO) 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. Promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, 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® nel mese di gennaio 2017. Al momento, 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. Il 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,"Ha detto 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!"
Quartieri (26-0, 17 KO) 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, Calif., under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. Nella sua uscita più recente, 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,”Ha detto 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 KO) has put together an impressive five-bout winning streak since a loss to unified 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017. Nella sua uscita più recente, 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. Originario di Orlando, Fla., Lubin is trained by acclaimed coach Kevin Cunningham as he continues his quest toward another title opportunity. After a stellar amateur career, Lubin è diventato professionista 18 anni dentro 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,", disse 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!"
Rosario (20-2-1, 14 KO) 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 KO) 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,"Ha detto 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 KO) earned a career best-victory in his last outing, beating veteran contender Thomas LaManna by unanimous decision in August 2020. Il 27-year-old ha combattuto professionalmente dal 2014, with his only defeat coming by a narrow split-decision in November 2019 against Larry Gomez. Mendoza was born in Albuquerque, Nuovo Messico, 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 KO) represented Turkey at the 2016 Giochi Olimpici. 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. Più di recente, 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 KO) 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. In 2019, Mendez fought to back-to-back draws against super lightweight contenders Anthony Peterson and Juan Heraldez. Born in San Juan de La Maguana, Repubblica Dominicana, Mendez now fights out of Yonkers, N.Y.. 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.”
"Devo dimostrare di essere l'uomo più cattivo di questo sportsabato sera," – Davis “Ognuno ha la sua opinione su questa lotta. Il mio lavoro è andare là fuori e dimostrare che i dubbiosi si sbagliano," – Santa Cruz Il tre volte campione del mondo Davis e il campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Santa Cruz si incontreranno in Halloween Thriller all'Alamodome di San Antonio Headliner SHOWTIME PPV® Questo Sabato, Ottobre 31 in Evento Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions Fare clic QUI per le foto da Esther Lin / SHOWTIME® Fare clic QUI per le foto da Sean Michael Ham / Promozioni Mayweather SAN ANTONIO, TX – Ottobre 29, 2020 – Tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione di quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz si sono riuniti in una conferenza stampa finale giovedì per vedere in anteprima il loro attesissimo SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) scontro all'evento principale che si terrà questo sabato, Ottobre 31 da Alamodome a San Antonio in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions.
Due dei combattenti più elettrizzanti di questo sport, Davis e Santa Cruz si daranno battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight in un incontro che mette il prodigioso potere di Davis contro la pressione implacabile di Santa Cruz.
Davis vs. Santa Cruz è promosso da Mayweather Promotions, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita Alamodome.com.
Ecco cosa hanno detto giovedì i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Io e la mia squadra abbiamo deciso di spostare il nostro campo a Las Vegas in modo da poter avere un campo perfetto. Abbiamo trascorso 15 settimane di formazione, quindi sono ben preparato. Speriamo che Leo sia ben preparato e diamo ai fan quello che vogliono vedere.
"Sappiamo che Leo arriverà con molti pugni e io sarò esplosivo. Si tratta solo di dare un regalo ai fan. Sono grato di essere in questa posizione e sono pronto. Sabato sera sarà una notte memorabile.
“Non prendere niente da lui, Yuriorkis Gamboa stava solo cercando di sopravvivere contro di me. È più difficile ricevere pugni quando qualcuno non sta cercando di portare la lotta. So che Leo verrà a combattere. Penso che questa performance mi porterà al livello successivo.
"Non credo di doverlo mettere fuori combattimento, Devo solo andare là fuori ed essere fantastico. Dimentica tutto il resto, Devo solo andare là fuori e mostrare a tutti che sono il miglior ragazzo nel mondo della boxe. Questo è il mio obiettivo principale.
"Michael Jordan leggeva il giornale e faceva quello che dicevano che non poteva fare. È quello che sto facendo. Devo dimostrare di essere l'uomo più cattivo dello sport sabato sera.
"Leo verrà a combattere e si tratta solo di me che faccio un passo avanti e faccio quello che so fare meglio. Puoi vedere il potenziale di un combattente dall'esterno, ma devi vederlo effettivamente uscire in una lotta per crederci. Questa è la posizione in cui mi trovo. Tutti sanno che sono fantastico, Devo solo mostrarlo.
"Leo ha dimostrato di essere un combattente di alto livello, e sta andando contro un esplosivo, combattente potente come me. Penso che il vincitore dovrebbe essere tra i primi 10 dell'elenco libbra per libbra.
“Floyd Mayweather mi ha appena detto di rimanere concentrato nonostante tutto ciò che viene fornito con la settimana in pay-per-view. Devo prima portare a termine il lavoro, ma anche fare tutto ciò che è necessario per essere la prossima star del pay-per-view.
"Sono uno di quei combattenti che sa come concentrarsi quando ho qualcosa di grande davanti a me. Nessuno dei grandi combattenti prima di me si è congelato quando è il momento cruciale. Sono sempre stato in grado di concentrarmi quando sono in gioco grandi cose. È quello che ho fatto per questo campo di addestramento.
"Non sono davvero concentrato su nessuno che non sia Leo Santa Cruz. Non posso trascurare Leo. Per quanto riguarda qualsiasi altro combattente là fuori, semplicemente non mi interessano adesso. Lo proverò lungo la strada. Questo è un passo avanti per dimostrare il punto che voglio dimostrare ".
LEO SANTA CRUZ
"Questo è quello che ho sempre sognato. Quando ero un ragazzino, Volevo essere su questo palco. Sto vivendo quel sogno e sono molto felice ed emozionato. Non avrei mai pensato di riuscirci. Ho pensato che fosse come vincere alla lotteria. Ma grazie ai fan, Sono qui dove sono.
"Sto affrontando il miglior combattente della divisione. Se vuoi essere il migliore, devi battere il migliore. Devo andare contro il miglior combattente. Volevo sfidare me stesso. So che questa è una lotta pericolosa per me, ma voglio mettermi alla prova.
"Abbiamo entrambi sofferto e passato molto per arrivare qui. Nessuno di noi vuole tornare al punto di partenza. Quindi so che entrambi daremo una grande battaglia ai fan.
“Ho il cuore di un guerriero messicano. Mio padre mi ha detto di combattere una lotta intelligente, ma anche se lo dirà, ci sono buone probabilità che finisca per litigare con lui, a volte. Non importa cosa, troveremo un modo per batterlo.
"Non mi preoccupo davvero di essere il perdente. Ognuno ha la sua opinione. Il mio lavoro è andare là fuori e dimostrare che i dubbiosi si sbagliano. Mi sono allenato duramente per andare là fuori e farlo sabato.
"Gervonta è il miglior avversario che ho affrontato. È il combattente più forte che avrò affrontato. I combattimenti Abner Mares e Carl Frampton sono stati una grande esperienza per questo tipo di combattimento. Ho imparato molto da quei quattro incontri e da allora ho imparato molto di più.
“Per me significherebbe il mondo diventare un campione in cinque divisioni. Sarebbe un altro sogno che si avvera. Metterei il cognome di Santa Cruz proprio lì con i migliori.
"Gervonta è un ragazzo grande e so che verrà colpito duramente. Ma mi sono allenato con ragazzi più grandi in tutto il campo e sono stato in grado di prendere tutto ciò che mi veniva lanciato.
“I fan vogliono che tu vada a fare una guerra avanti e indietro. So che contro Gervonta devo combattere in modo intelligente. Cercherò solo di ascoltare il consiglio di mio padre il più possibile.
“Ho decisamente preso questa lotta per calmare i critici. La gente diceva che non volevo combattere contro i grandi nomi. Quindi ho seguito la sfida più grande della divisione e questo è Gervonta Davis.
“Lascio le opinioni ai fan e ai media. Il mio lavoro è ottenere la vittoria e dare ai fan una bella battaglia. Darò il massimo e lascerò tutto sul ring. "
CALVIN FORD, Allenatore di Davis
“Il campeggio è stato fantastico. È stato incredibile. Apprezzo molto il lavoro che ha svolto. Non vedo l'ora di vedere Tank sul ring. Non vedo l'ora di grandi prestazioni da entrambi i combattenti.
"'Tank' ha realizzato molte cose che gli avevo chiesto di fare, ma questo è l'apice di tutti loro qui. Entrambe queste famiglie hanno percorso la stessa linea con sentieri diversi. Entrambi hanno la possibilità di diventare grandi con questa vittoria.
"Ogni volta che guardo" Tank "adesso, Ricordo con un flash quegli anni da bambino in palestra con lui. Ora è l'uomo che ho sempre considerato come lui. È un padre di famiglia, uomo d'affari e un meraviglioso combattente. È incredibile vedere uno dei miei ragazzi tutti cresciuti. "
JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Padre e allenatore di Santa Cruz
“Abbiamo fatto un ottimo campo di addestramento e comprendiamo l'importanza di questa lotta. Leo è completamente preparato per questa lotta sabato e mi aspetto che abbia una grande prestazione.
"Sono molto grato di essere qui. Sono così felice di essere qui con mio figlio per una battaglia così grande ed essere in grado di guidarlo e aiutarlo a realizzare il suo sogno.
“Sappiamo che Davis è un combattente molto forte e compiuto. Ma Leo l'ha usato ogni giorno per motivarlo in palestra e sabato lo vedrai ".
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, Showtime Networks Inc.
"Uno dei motivi principali per cui amo la boxe è perché possiamo assistere ai giovani uomini, come "Tank" Davis e Leo Santa Cruz, svilupparsi e maturare proprio davanti ai nostri occhi. Questa è la nostra nona battaglia con "Tank" e 13th con Leo. Li abbiamo visti maturare come combattenti e li abbiamo visti maturare come giovani uomini. Li abbiamo visti lottare, sudore, e trionfo. Li abbiamo visti diventare padri ".
"Ricordo la prima volta che ho incontrato" Tank ", era aprile 2016 a Washington, D.C. Era sulla undercard non televisiva di una lotta di Adrien Broner. Aveva già combattuto, è venuto durante la trasmissione e Floyd lo ha presentato. Ricordo le sue stesse parole, 'Questo è il mio giovane combattente. Attento a questo ragazzo. "E da allora lo guardiamo.
“Ricordo che la prima volta che ho incontrato Leo è stato a giugno 2012. Poco prima del suo primo incontro per il titolo mondiale. Era molto umile, silenzioso, parlato dolcemente, giovani quasi timidi. Molto diverso dal ragazzo che ho visto sul ring 48 ore dopo. Il punto è, siamo stati insieme per il viaggio di questi giovani uomini.
“Hanno combattuto le probabilità, letteralmente dalla nascita. Siamo stati abbastanza fortunati da trascorrere del tempo con loro durante ALL ACCESS. Hanno aperto i loro cuori, le loro menti, e se stessi per condividere le loro storie. La cosa che ho sentito di più è che la difficoltà di questo combattimento non è se le persone vogliono guardarlo o se lo compreranno, è per chi faranno il tifo. Perché se conosci le storie di questi giovani uomini, quello che hanno passato, e quello che hanno vissuto, è incredibile.
"La linea di fondo è che in questi due giovani uomini abbiamo due dei giovani combattenti più affermati e popolari nello sport oggi. Leo has been a champion almost consistently since 2012. ‘Tank’ had sellouts or near sellouts in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Atlanta, just last year. We have got these two accomplished young men fighting on Saturday night. You have to respect their journey, da dove vengono, and respect the teams that come around him.
“We do know what’s going to happen on Saturday night. Leo is going to come into the ring, throw a lot of punches and show an activity rate that’s unlike just about anybody else in the sport. ‘Tank’ is going to show the power, velocità, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Oltre a ciò, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”
Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.
L'undercard impilato presenterà l'imbattuto nativo di San Antonio e campione dei pesi super leggeri WBA Mario "El Azteca" Barrios che difenderà il suo titolo contro il duro Ryan "Cowboy" Karl nell'evento principale e l'ex campione del mondo super leggero Regis "Rougarou" Prograis lo farà affronta l'imbattuto Juan Heráldez in uno scontro di 10 round. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.
“On October 31 everyone will see what I’m capable of," – Heraldez Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV®ActionSaturday, Ottobre 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions NEW YORK – Ottobre 16, 2020 – Concorrente super leggero imbattuto Juan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former championRegis "Rugaru" Prograis il Sabato, Ottobre 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 has power, but you have to land it and that’s where my defense comes into play. My defense has always been a factor and it’s something we always tweak and find ways for me to be sharper. On paper his credentials are up there, but in the ring all of that goes out the door. When the bell rings, I’m not thinking about him being a former world champion. I fight and get the job done.”
Heraldez has adapted to the changes produced by training during the pandemic, and has been able to keep focused throughout camp. He credits the infrastructure at the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he trains in Las Vegas, for helping keep things running smoothly as he prepares to face his toughest opponent to date.
“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 su Showtime. Heraldez had put together an impressive string of victories dating back to a 2017 triumph over then-unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego, and included a knockout win over Eddie Ramirez in February 2019 leading into the Mendez fight. Heraldez has continued to fine-tune his arsenal heading into the Prograis fight.
“My team and I have been working on various things such as my jab, but most importantly where I am in the ring at all times,” said Heraldez. “My ring awareness has elevated this camp. My coach and I keep things old school, we don’t have a strength and conditioning coach, we work on the basics and get better at them each camp. Boxing is simple. Stick and move and don’t get hit. The training I get from Coach Otis Pimpleton covers so many things such as cardio, tecnica, ring IQ, eccetera, 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.” Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita Alamodome.com
Lightweight Contenders Magdaleno and Isaac Cruz Meet in Title Eliminator Opening SHOWTIME PPV® Sabato, Ottobre 31 from The Alamodome in San Antonio in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Fare clicQUIfor Magdaleno Training Video – Credito: Armando Bareño NEW YORK – Ottobre 9, 2020 –Former world title challengerDiego Magdalenoshared insights into his training camp as he nears an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator bout againstIsacco Cruzthat kicks off SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) azione il Sabato, Ottobre 31 from the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
“This is my second fight working with ‘Bones’ Adams out of his gym in Las Vegas,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve actually known him since I was nine-years-old, so I consider him like my best friend. I trust him with my life. I’ve spent some time training for this fight in Scipio, Utah too, pulling hay bales and doing all sorts of interesting drills. I’ve gotten in some good sparring here in Vegas, and I even went out to California for some sparring, troppo.
“I was on one of the last fight cards pre-pandemic, and I’m honored to be on the first fight card with a live crowd since the pandemic began. 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. Così, it’s great to have her involved also.”
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. nel mese di febbraio, 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,” said 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,” said 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,” said 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. Così, 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,” said 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, troppo. 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.”
Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondoGervonta “Tank” Davise campione del mondo in quattro divisioniLeo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruzbattaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visitaAlamodome.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, Ottobre 5 AT 10 A.M. CT! NEW YORK – Ottobre 2, 2020 – Tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas. 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 "Rugaru" Prograis will take on unbeaten contenderJuan Heraldez in una resa dei conti di 10 round. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, lightweight contendersIsacco Cruz e 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, e la 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,"Ha detto 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, ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO, Promozioni Mayweather, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”
“Ottobre 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” ha detto 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.’’
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club.
“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, campione del mondo di cinque divisione. “Serbatoio’ 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,", Ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, 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 di promozioni Mayweather. “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,"Ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “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, Ottobre 5 a 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. a marzo. 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. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita 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, Direttore Generale, 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 KO) 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® nel mese di gennaio 2017. Al momento, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. Sul ring, 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, Md., l'anno scorso.
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.
Combattimento da Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KO) 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 del suo ultimo 19 combattimenti, 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, e 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 KO) 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, Calif. 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 con sette knockout.
“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,”Ha detto 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. Ottobre 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 KO) 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, PROGRAMMI (24-1, 20 KO) 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,"Ha dichiarato 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 KO) 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. I have a tough opponent in front of me, 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, Messico, Croce (19-1-1, 14 KO) 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 e 2018, before making his U.S. debutto a dicembre 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: La nuova generazione.
“Since I started boxing, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,", Ha detto 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 KO) 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,” said 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 (Dicembre 17, 2019) – WBAsuper lightweight champion, Mario “L'azteco” Quartieri (25-0, 16 KO), continues to receive accolades from his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Nel settembre 28, 2019, Barrios defeatedBatyr Akhmedov, winning the vacant WBA World Title, becoming the first world champion fromSan Antonio nell'ultimo 25 anni.
Oggi, 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,” Detto 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. In Ottobre, 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 continua. “Building a strong community is what’s important at the end of the day, and I’ll be here to help out. Presto, 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.”
FAIRFAX, VA. (Maggio 11, 2019) - Julian “J-Rock’’ Williamsknew he was walking into the lion’s den when he traveled from Philadelphia to Virginia to face undefeated unified super welterweight champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd in his backyard. But Williams (27-1-1, 16 KO) wasn’t afraid.
He came. He saw and he conquered Hurd (23-1, 16 KO), scoring a 12-round unanimous decision, handing Hurd his first loss and taking the IBF, WBA and IBO championships before a hometown crowd at the EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University.
The crowd and the primetime audience, which tuned in to FOX and FOX Deportes, witnessed a valiant performance from both Williams and Hurd in what will certainly be a “Fight of the Year’’ candidate. The judges had Williams handily defeating Hurd with scores of 116-111 e 115-112 due volte.
Williams had come up short in his previous attempt at a world title when he was stopped on via TKO by Jermall Charlo in 2016. He was overwhelmed by emotions after his upset victory over Hurd, who was a presumptive favorite over the 29-year-old Williams.
“I am just overwhelmed. This is such a great feeling. I outclassed him. I am one of the best fighters in the world,"Ha detto Williams. “Maybe I wasn’t ready for the title the first time I got the shot. I took the loss. I took it like a man and the whole world doubted me. I went into this fight a five to one underdog.’’
“Questo è un sogno che si avvera. I have been waiting for this for years. I never ditched the gym. I never got into girls or left the gym. I am from the streets, but I was never in the streets. I was in the gym practicing my craft.
“The only people that believed in me were my team, but all I can say is ‘and the new’!”
Hurd is often a slow starter and Williams made him pay for that. He jumped on the defending champion right out of the gate, throwing crisp punches behind a pistol-like jab. Williams dropped Hurd in the second round with a shot to the temple.
“It didn’t really change my strategy. It was just a flash knockdown. It caught me by surprise. I wasn’t really hurt,’’ Hurd said.
Sensing he had stunned Hurd, Williams came out firing in the next round. He picked up the pace and Hurd decided to match the ferocity of the attack rather than wither under it. Midway through the third round, Hurd landed a blistering left uppercut that snapped Williams’ head upward and slowly started to regain his form.
Hurd and Williams went to the trenches in the middle rounds, closing the distance and fighting in tight quarters. Conventional wisdom would seem to favor Hurd in that space, because he is physically bigger than Williams. But Williams did more than hold his own.
By the seventh round, the fight had become a war of attrition and a test of wills. Hurd was cut over his left eye in the eighth round. By then, Williams was completely in control.
Williams said he was well prepared for everything that Hurd threw at him, but it was by no means a cakewalk.
“He wasn’t easier to hit than I thought. He was crafty and he had heavy hands. I just stayed poised. I listened to my coach and I just worked,', ha detto Williams. “He couldn’t hurt me. I saw everything he was throwing. I knocked him down. The game plan was to win however I could. I adapted on the fly. We knew he had certain tendencies and worked on his tendencies. ''
Hurd said he didn’t feel like himself in the fight against Williams. Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd filled with family and friends as he hails from nearby Accokeek, Md.
“I wasn’t able to get off. I can’t really call it right now. I have to go back and watch. I was loading up on my shots instead of just letting my hands go,’’ Hurd said. “J-Rock was just the better man tonight. There’s definitely a rematch clause in our contract and I’m going to go for it. I’m going to come back better than I was tonight.’’
Super lightweight sensation Mario Barrios (24-0, 15 KO) scored a devastating second round knockout victory over Juan Jose Velasco (20-2, 12 KO) in co-feature. Barrios of San Antonio, Texas kept his undefeated record intact when he landed a crushing body shot that sent Velasco to the canvas midway through the second round. Referee Hugo Spinola counted out Velasco at 1:16 of the second round as the Argentine was on his hands and knees trying to catch his breath.
Barrios said he was trying to be patient and use his jab to set up the perfect shot.
“I saw him opening up every time he would step in. I knew one of the body shots was going to do it and I found the sweet spot,’’ Barrios said. “We weren’t expecting it to end that quickly. I wasn’t predicting a knock out, but I knew I had the power to do it and stop him.”
“I was very confident. I had a great camp. I can’t thank Virgil Hunter and the team for the preparation for this fight. We knew he was vulnerable with body punches and that was something I work on regardless. It is one of my favorite shots. I have been working on it since the amateurs.”
Barrios said he would build on the victory over Velasco and continue to climb the ladder at 140 libbre.
“I want a world title shot. I am always in the gym. I am always ready. I want all the smoke at 140. I want any of the champions. And I’m ready to bring a big fight to all my hometown fans in San Antonio.’’
In the opening television bout middleweight contenders Matt Korobov of Orotukan, Russia and Immanuwel Aleem of East Meadow, N.Y.. stalked each other for 10 round. They took turns pressing the action and playing the aggressor, dishing out and absorbing the best that each had to offer. In the end Korobov (29-2, 14 KO) and Aleem (18-2-1, 11 KO) had fought to a majority draw. One judge had Korobov winning 97-93 and two judges scored it 95-95.
In the sixth round Korobov landed a combination that rocked Aleem and had him in trouble momentarily. But Aleem weathered the storm. Aleem came out strong in the ninth round, practically running across the ring to meet Korobov, who had slowly raised his 36-year-old body off the corner stool at the last second. Sensing the close nature of the fight, both Korobov and Aleem unloaded and landed some heavy shots seeking to keep the outcome away from the judges’ scorecards.
Aleem said he thought he won the fight.
“I didn’t feel like he was doing enough. I was trying to use my range. He was just touching me. I realized when I started hitting him that he didnt have the gas.,’’ Aleem said. “I am faster than people think. I see open shots better than people expect. I made a statement tonight and I want to keep making statements.”
Korobov , who lost a unanimous decision to Jermall Charlo in his last fight, said he felt sluggish during the match against Aleem.
“I felt heavy and not totally sharp enough. It was hard to react and stop him from going inside. I have things to work on.,’’ Korobov said. “He was tougher than I expected. He wasn’t as strong as Charlo, but he is a really good fighter. He kept coming forward. He wasn’t afraid. He just kept throwing punches.”
Unified 154-Pound Champion Hurd & Top Contender Williams Square-Off Before Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event This Saturday Night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia Live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT
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ARLINGTON, VA. (Maggio 9, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world champion“Veloce” Jarrett Hurd e concorrente in alto Giuliano “J-Rock” Williams previewed their showdown at a final press conference on Thursday evening before they headline Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Also squaring-off at the press conference and stepping into the ring Saturday in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT were unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “L'azteco” Quartieriand Argentina’sJuan “The Pitbull” JoseVelasco, who meet in a 10-round fight, and middleweight contendersMatt Korobov e Immanuel Aleem, who battle in a 10-round attraction.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia:
JARRETT HURD
“This has been a great week. This is the homecoming I always wanted. It’s even better than I imagined and I can’t wait to step into the ring.
“You can tell a lot about a fighter when you see them in the lead up to a fight. Julian Williams looks confident and he looks ready. It’s going to be a classic on fight night.
“It’s been fun to have this support from the city and my hometown. It’s fueled me. The love and support motivated me in the gym to make sure I go out there and put on a show.
“I’m a big 154-pounder but I know how to cut the weight and get it off right. We’re still eating and we’ll be strong come fight night.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“I really don’t think too much about fighting in his hometown. I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I just focus on the fight, not what’s going on outside of the ring.
“We touched on a lot of different things in training camp. We left no stone unturned. It sounds cliché and I’ve never said this before, but this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m ready to go get this win.
“I just see a man over there. His crowd can’t fight for him. That’s all it’s going to be Saturday night.
“The jab is always a key. It’s the most important punch in boxing and it’s the key for me no matter who I fight. I always work with bigger guys in camp so the size is going to be nothing new.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“We focused on being explosive in training camp. Working with Virgil Hunter was great as always. This is a big opportunity and I’m excited to put on a great show for these fans.
“È un combattente affamato. That’s the main thing. He’s tasted defeat and he doesn’t want to again. I’m blocking his path. Sabato sera, he’s not getting past me.
“I’m getting stronger and better every camp. There’s not too much to say, but I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring Saturday.”
JUAN JOSE VELASCO
“The fight against Regis Prograis was very tough and important for me. I want to be champion of the world and it showed me what I need to do to achieve that goal. I’m going to put what I learned on display Saturday.
“We’ve watched him and we know what he’s capable of doing. We know we have to be prepared to get this victory.”
MATT KOROBOV
“I took the fight against Jermall Charlo as a win because people know me better now and know where I stand in this division with my performance on short notice. I’m happy to be back and have this fight. My team did a great job preparing and we’ll be ready on Saturday night.”
IMMANUWEL ALEEM
“My trainer George Peterson has always stressed to train year round. We’re not part time fighters. I’m always in the gym working. When the fight comes, we’re always prepared.
“Korobov is another opponent who’s in my way to becoming a world champion. I’ve gotten some good work with southpaws to get ready for him and I feel fully prepared.
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ABOUT HURD VS. WILLIAMS Hurd vs. Williams pits IBF and WBA 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd against top contender Julian Williams in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Maggio 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “L'azteco” Barrios battles Argentina’s Juan “The Pitbull” Jose Velasco in a 10-round fight and middleweight contender Matt Korobov clashes with Immanuwel Aleem in a 10-round bout as part of televised action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.
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Mario Barrios rimane imbattuto con quarto turno TKO di Richard Zamora
Javier Fortuna punteggi decisione unanime contro Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener Watch The Encore Presentazione Lunedi A 10 P.m. ET / PT Su Showtime EXTREME®
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CARSON, Calif., (Febbraio 9, 2019) - Gervonta Davis ha difeso il suo WBA Super Campionato del mondo peso piuma con TKO un emozionante primo turno dell'ex campione del mondo di Hugo Ruiz davanti a una folla di tutto esaurito 8,048 alla Dignità Salute Sports Park Sabato non SHOWTIME. evidenziare Video Knockdown: https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t
Davis di Baltimora (21-0, 20 KO) registrato la sua ottava carriera knockout primo turno come arbitro Jack Reiss chiamato con la lotta entro un secondo rimanenti nel primo turno seguente una devastante spazzare gancio destro da Davis collegato in modo pulito e inviati Ruiz (39-5, 32 KO) fino alle ginocchia.
Davis, che è entrato sul ring per “Thriller” di Michael Jackson, sprecato po 'di tempo che mostra il motivo per cui egli è uno dei boxe stelle nascenti SUPER con la sua impressionante quarta vittoria in una lotta per il titolo mondiale. Il 24-year-old Davis è il più giovane titlist mondo americano nato nel pugilato ed è stato headliner per la prima volta.
Con il suo promotore Floyd Mayweather a guardare, Davis ha fatto il lavoro rapido del suo avversario in ritardo di sostituzione. "Sapevo che stava arrivando,"Lui ha detto. “Volevo andare più turni, ma sapevo che se lo sono uscito presto ho potuto combattere di nuovo prima. Quando ho toccato il colpo che ho visto il suo braccio era davanti al suo viso così se ho buttato un gancio o uppercut che fosse proprio in linea.”
Davis, che ora ha fermato la sua ultima 12 avversari, collegati su 50 per cento dei suoi pugni di potenza, appena sotto la 51 la precisione di potenza per cento ha registrato nei suoi ultimi quattro incontri.
Il defunto sostituto a 32-year-old Ruiz stava lottando per la seconda volta in tre settimane, come ha sostituito l'infortunato Abner Mares. Ruiz è stato utilizzato per essere sull'altro lato del ko primo turno aver registrato 18 del proprio durante la sua carriera.
“Non appena ha iniziato a pugni atterraggio, li ho potuto sentire,”, Ha detto Ruiz. “Ho un sacco di prime SFONDAMENTO turno, oggi era il mio turno di perdere al primo turno. Succede nel pugilato.”
Next up per Davis potrebbe essere il vincitore della Marcia 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator su Showtime da Barclays Center. “Potremmo farlo,”Ha detto Davis. “Alla fine della giornata io sono un combattente. Sono un combattente e ho una grande squadra. Uno dei migliori in questo sport. Credo nella mia squadra e qualunque siano allineati, Sono pronto.
Davis ha detto Showtime giornalista Jim Gray è pronto per un ritorno a casa dolce per il suo prossimo combattimento. "Sì, sir. Stiamo arrivando a Baltimora. Torniamo a casa, bambino."
Nella co-feature, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 KO) messo fuori il suo settimo avversario consecutivo come il 23-year-old da San Antonio fermato Messico Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KO). L'arresto è venuto a 2:16 nel quarto round come arbitro Ray Corona sventolato fuori la lotta dopo una raffica di pugni Barrios è atterrato in modo pulito e stordito il gioco Zamora.
Con il noto formato Virgilio Hunter nel suo angolo, l'accurata Barrios atterrato un barcollando 59 per cento dei suoi pugni di potenza, Compreso 37 di 58 (64 cento) nel quarto e ultimo giro.
“Non era un bersaglio facile a tutti,”Ha detto Barrios, che sparred con Amir Khan e Devin Haney nel campo di addestramento ed è il WBA No. 1 classificato combattente a 140 libbre. Abbiamo usato solo tutto quello che abbiamo lavorato in campo per trovare la mia portata.”
Ha aggiunto: “E 'stata una lotta incredibile. Mi punta il mio cappello a Zamora - lui è un inferno di un guerriero. Gli auguro solo il meglio per il resto della sua carriera. Come ha detto in conferenza stampa, voleva una guerra e ho portato a lui. Totale rispetto a lui.”
Zamora stava facendo il suo debutto negli Stati Uniti. “Sono venuto a combattere,"Lui ha detto. “Non sono venuto a stabilire. Pensavo ancora potuto lottare di più. Non voglio criticare l'arbitro. Ha fatto quello che doveva fare.”
Barrios ha detto che è pronto per il prossimo grande step-up nella sua carriera. “Questo è fino al mio team manageriale,"Lui ha detto. “Ogni volta che si sentono sono pronto mi batterò per un titolo mondiale. Ogni uno di loro. Sto bussando la porta per un titolo mondiale in questo momento.”
In apertura trasmissione televisiva, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KO) ha vinto una decisione unanime contro Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KO) in un 10 round attacco leggero. Tutti e tre i giudici ha segnato la lotta 96-93 a favore della Fortuna.
Il mancino Fortuna, di Braintree, Massa, in via della Repubblica Dominicana, abbattuto Bogere nel sesto round, stesso giro Bogere ha subito un brutto taglio sopra l'occhio destro dopo uno scontro accidentale testa.
L'atterramento si è verificato dopo un potente montante sinistro da Fortuna stordito Bogere, che sembrava essere spinto verso il basso e ha toccato il guanto sulla tela. Arbitro Edward Collantes ha segnato un atterramento, dando la Fortuna 10-8 round.
"(La abbattere) era corretta,”Ha detto Fortuna, che ha detto che gli sarebbe piaciuto un futuro colpo contro Davis. “Ho visto i suoi occhi erano un po 'lucido e le sue gambe si piegarono un po'. Quando ho visto che era tagliata, il piano di gioco di nuovo cambiato e abbiamo dovuto lavorare di nuovo ad attaccare il taglio.”
Originario di Uganda, ma ora vive a Las Vegas, Bogere ha dato se stesso un fuori sette 10 grado. “Penso che ho vinto la battaglia,"Lui ha detto. “Anche l'atterramento era toro. Lui continuava a venire verso di me con la testa. Continuava cercando di testa di testa me. La sfida era che non c'era sangue nel mio occhio. Il primo paio di giri ho lo stava boxe facilmente.”
Al punto di mezzo della lotta, Fortuna ha iniziato tirando via turni vincenti sei, sette e otto sulla scheda di valutazione non ufficiale Showtime Steve Farhood come Bogere continuato a svanire, anche se tornare alla vittoria nona prova sulla sua carta Farhood.
Nella categoria pugno di potenza, Fortuna collegato on 89 di 310 punzoni per 29 per cento, mentre Bogere atterrato 59 di 317 per appena 19 cento. Bogere stava cavalcando una striscia vincente di 13 lotta negli ultimi sei anni dall'entrata in lotta.
“Quello che voglio in questo momento è un contratto in modo da poter combattere Gervonta Davis ovunque. Lomachenko, nessuno di loro,”Ha detto Fortuna, che aveva una decisione contro Adrian Granados scorso giugno su Showtime dopo essere caduto fuori dal ring nel quarto turno un infortunio testa e del collo.
Showtime Championship Boxing COUNTDOWN caratterizzato due combattimenti undercard in diretta su piattaforme di social media che portano in tripleheader televisivo. L'ex sfidante titolo mondiale Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 KO) abbattuto Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KO) un totale di quattro volte prima che la lotta è stata interrotta alla fine del terzo round in un volo di linea 10 round super-welter. Imbattuto super leggero Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 KO) smesso di Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KO) in tutto sette di una lotta di 10 round in programma.
Veterano emittente Brian Custer ospitato Showtime Championship Boxing. Versatile combattimento sportscaster Mauro Ranallo chiamato l'azione al fianco di Hall of Fame analista Al Bernstein e l'ex campione del mondo due divisioni Paulie Malignaggi. Tre Hall of Fame completato la squadra di trasmissione televisiva - Emmy® premio giornalista vincente Jim Gray, boxing storico Steve Farhood come non ufficiale capocannoniere in prima fila, e di fama mondiale ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez ha ospitato la trasmissione televisiva in spagnolo, Disponibile con audio secondario Programmazione (SAP). Il produttore esecutivo di Showtime Championship Boxing è David Dinkins Jr., con regia di Bob Dunphy.
di sabato Showtime Championship Boxing tripleheader ripete il Lunedi alle 10 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime EXTREME.
