„Er hat eine gute Schlagkraft, Aber nichts davon ist wichtig, wenn Sie Ihr Ziel nicht treffen können,“ – Russell „Ich möchte den Leuten überall beweisen, dass ich das beste Federgewicht der Welt bin,” - Magsayo WBC-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Russell verteidigt Titel gegen Top-Anwärter Magsayo live auf SHOWTIME® Samstag, Januar 22 im Premier Boxing Champions Event Von Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Januar 11, 2022 - WBC im Federgewicht-Weltmeister Gary Russell Jr.. und Top-Anwärter und WBC-Pflichtherausforderer Mark Magsayo gaben am Dienstag während einer virtuellen Pressekonferenz eine Vorschau auf ihren WM-Showdown, bevor sie am Samstag bei SHOWTIME live Schlagzeilen machten, Januar 22 in einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event vom Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.
Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT und wird superleichte Konkurrenten sehen Subriel Matías und Petros Ananyan Treffen Sie sich zu einem Rückkampf im 12-Runden-Co-Main-Event, beim knallharten Federgewicht Tugstsogt „Königsschlepper“ Nyambayar und Vic Pasillas Platz im 10-Runden-Telecast-Opener.
Karten für das Live-Event, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, sind ab sofort im Angebot und können über gekauft werden Ticketmaster.com.
Russell, der die längste Regentschaft aller aktuellen männlichen Champions besitzt und seither seinen 126-Pfund-Gürtel hält 2015, wird im Januar seine sechste erfolgreiche Titelverteidigung in Folge anstreben 22, als er es mit dem philippinischen Power-Puncher Magsayo aufnimmt, der von Freddie Roach trainiert wird und im vergangenen August einen Anwärter auf den Knockout of the Year über den ehemaligen Champion Julio Ceja gewonnen hat.
Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis zum Dienstag zu sagen hatte:
GARY RUSSELL JR.
„Ich nutze alles, was mit mir außerhalb des Rings passiert, als Treibstoff. Es war sehr schwierig, mit den gesundheitlichen Problemen meines Bruders und meines Vaters umzugehen. Ich sage den Leuten die ganze Zeit, dass das Leben wie Boxen ist. Du musst das Kinn unten und die Hände oben halten. Ich bin dankbar, dass ich mental stark bin, wenn es um solche Dinge geht. Das machen Champions, Wir überwinden Widrigkeiten.
„Ich war bereit, gegen wen anzutreten, Wann auch immer und wo auch immer. Aber ich kann diese Jungs nicht zwingen, in den Ring zu steigen und gegen mich zu kämpfen. Ich muss mich nur so gut wie möglich vorbereiten. Ich brauche einen Tanzpartner.
"Ich sehe ihn als einen guten, ausgeglichenen Puncher", vielleicht neigt er sich etwas mehr zur rechten Hand. Er hat eine gute Schlagkraft, Aber nichts davon ist wichtig, wenn Sie Ihr Ziel nicht treffen können.
„Wir mahlen im Trainingslager. Egal was, Wir werden keine Ausreden oder Beschwerden vorbringen.
„Wenn ich zunehmen werde, Ich möchte gegen den Champion kämpfen. Ich habe nicht vor, zuzunehmen, nur um in der Schlange zu stehen. Ich kämpfe gegen Magsayo, weil er in der Rangliste aufgestiegen ist und sich diesen Platz verdient hat. Jeder, gegen den ich angetreten bin, war der zweitbeste unter dem Champion.
„Ich habe keine Bedenken wegen Magsayos Macht. Sie sehen sehr selten, dass ich auf den Scorekarten zurückkommen muss. Magsayo musste in seinem letzten Kampf zurückkommen, weil er auf den Karten verlor. Das zeigt einige Löcher in seiner Rüstung.
„Ich übersehe nie jemanden. Natürlich will ich den Kampf gegen Gervonta Davis. Aber ich konzentriere mich auf Magsayo. Er ist derjenige, der sich in diese Position vorgearbeitet hat, um gegen mich zu kämpfen. Davis hat es nicht eilig, Ich werde mich also weiterhin auf einen wahren Krieger konzentrieren, der mit mir in den Ring steigt.
„Ich bleibe im Fitnessstudio. Boxen ist nicht nur das, was ich tue, Es ist ein Lebensstil für mich. Auch wenn ich mit meiner Karriere fertig bin, Ich werde immer noch ins Fitnessstudio gehen. Ich blase nie wirklich in die Luft und werde groß an Gewicht. Ich liebe was ich tue und bin sehr militant in meiner Denkweise.
„Niemand kann sich wirklich auf mich vorbereiten. Du kannst dich nicht so vorbereiten, wie du denkst, dass du es kannst. Ich weiß, dass Magsayo in seiner körperlichen und geistigen Bestform sein wird. Ich ziehe meinen Hut vor ihm, weil er bereit ist, es aufs Spiel zu setzen, um zu beweisen, dass er der Beste ist. Ich wünschte, andere Kämpfer würden das gleiche Risiko eingehen.
„Viele dieser anderen Jungs sind nicht bereit, mit mir einzuspringen, wegen meiner Fähigkeiten, die ich mitbringe. Schließlich, Wir haben einen anderen Kämpfer mit Herz, der bereit ist zu kämpfen. Ich möchte, dass er sein Bestes bringt, Also werden wir sehen, wer der Beste ist.“
MARK MAGSAYO
„Ich bin meinem gesamten Team sehr dankbar, dass es diesen Kampf ermöglicht hat. Ich trainiere jetzt seit dreieinhalb Monaten, also werde ich für diesen kampf gut vorbereitet sein.
"Ich glaube nicht, dass Gary, seit er Champion wurde, mit jemandem konfrontiert war, der die Fähigkeiten hat, die ich habe.". Ich gehe da rein, um ihm etwas zu zeigen, was er noch nie zuvor gesehen hat und wir werden sehen, wie er reagiert. „Ich habe viel aus dem Kampf gegen Ceja gelernt. Das hat mir eine Lektion gegeben, wie man sich mitten im Kampf anpasst. Es wird mir gegen Russell helfen.
„Ich respektiere Gary Russell Jr., er ist ein großartiger Champion, aber ich gewinne diesen Kampf im Januar 22. Ich möchte den Leuten überall beweisen, dass ich das beste Federgewicht der Welt bin.
„Ich werde der Welt zeigen, dass ich der Beste in diesem Gewicht bin. Das ist der Kampf, den ich schon lange wollte. Ich habe geduldig auf meine Chance gewartet und bin bereit, mein Bestes zu geben.
"Ich hatte großartige Sparringspartner, die mich auf Russell vorbereiten und mir die gleichen Blicke zuwerfen, die er mir in der Kampfnacht zuwerfen wird.". Das ist mein erster WM-Kampf und ich werde alles geben.
„Ich versuche nicht, der nächste Manny Pacquiao zu sein, aber ich versuche, der Geschichte dieses Sports und für alle Filipinos meinen eigenen Stempel aufzudrücken. Ich bin hungrig, alles im Ring zu beweisen.
"Ich werde der stärkere Kämpfer gegen Russell sein". Wir haben jeden Tag mit Freddie Roach trainiert und an vielen verschiedenen Techniken gearbeitet, die wir in diesem Kampf verwenden werden.
„Ich weiß, dass er sein Talent in den Ring einbringen wird, Aber ich werde allen zeigen, dass ich einen großartigen Kampf liefern und Champion werden kann.“
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ÜBER RUSSELL VS. MAGSAYO Russell vs. Magsayo wird den WBC-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Gary Russell Jr . sehen. verteidigen seinen WM-Titel gegen Top-Anwärter und WBC-Pflichtherausforderer Mark Magsayo als Headliner live auf SHOWTIME am Samstag, Januar 22 in einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event vom Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.
Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT und bietet einen 12-Runden-Rückkampf zwischen den superleichten Anwärtern Subriel Matías und Petros Ananyan im Co-Main Event, plus die knallharten Federgewichte Tugstsogt Nyambayar und Vic Pasillas, die sich im 10-Runden-Telecast-Opener abwehren.
YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO,WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBCPAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROMT-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Robert Guerrero, Mark Magsayo & Carlos Castro Victorious InPay-Per-View Undercard Action &Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action Live on FOX Klicken HIERfor photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Klicken HIERfor photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Klicken HIERfor photos from Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
LAS VEGAS (August 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugásshone bright on the biggest of stages.
A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the greatManny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.
“I’m very excited but, most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this moment in the ring today,” Ugas said afterward. “I told you, I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight.”
“I’m very emotional. A lot of people say Cubans can’t win the big fight. So, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”
Pacquiao, wie immer, war in der Niederlage gnädig.
“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,” said Pacquiao. “Thank you to all of you. I want to thank all my fans and the media. For many decades, the press, media and boxing fans were always behind us, supporting us. That’s why we’re here, why we became popular and why we accomplished our dreams as a fighter.
“I am a fighter outside and inside the ring. I look forward to returning to the Philippines and helping them during this pandemic.”
Ugas used his size, strength and length to keep Pacquiao guessing, slowly wearing down boxing’s only eight-division champ to win in decisive fashion.
Pacquiao, 42 (67-8-2, 39 KOs), promised a fast start and lived up to his word in the first, darting in and out with combinations. Unfazed, the 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 KOs) maintained a tight guard. In der zweiten, he unveiled his long left jab, alternating it up and downstairs as Pacquiao struggled to get inside.
Pacquiao began the third with a short left but Ugas silenced the crowd with power shots of his own. The Cuban began landing a looping right in the fourth, a punch Pacquiao struggled with the entire night.
Following a close fifth, Ugas regained the upper hand in the sixth, working the jab and delivering well-placed punches to the body. Two-way action brought the crowd to their feet in the seventh as they shouted “Manny! Manny! Manny!” Ugas remained poised, pushing the Philippine Senator back with more rights.
“My trainer, Ismael Salas, and I had a plan,“, sagte Ugas. “We were going to move him around; we were going to use the jab and keep him off balance. That was the whole game plan.”
Ugas controlled the eighth, and the raucous audience responded to more punishing rights by Ugas. Sensing the fight slipping away, Pacquiao picked up the pace in the ninth. Immer noch, the harder shots came from Ugas.
Early in the 10th, a Pacquiao left forced Ugas to clinch. The momentum was short-lived. Ugas had now found a home for his right and was throwing it with regularity. Die 12thwas particularly one-sided. Ugas repeatedly landed the right, hurting Pacquiao on several occasions and opening a cut near his left eye.
“The right hand was a shot I had planned to use on Manny,“, sagte Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”
The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Augenblicke später, three judges scored the bout in his favor, one turning in a 115-113 card while the other two had it 116-112.
“In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao in the ring,” Pacquiao said. “I don’t know. Let me rest first, relax and make a decision if I’ll continue to fight or not.”
“He’s a legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived,” Ugas said of his opponent. “I’ll always respect him not only as a great fighter but outside the ring. I also admire that he fights for his country, as I do. I want to free Cuba.”
Im Co-Main Event, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KOs) battled his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over“Vicious” Victor Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 KOs).
Alle drei Richter erzielten den Kampf 96-94.
“It felt good to be back in the ring with fans and I definitely fed off of their energy,” said Guerrero. “I knew this was going to be an all-out war. Victor Ortiz brought the best out of me tonight. It was back and forth action the entire fight and I came out on top as I predicted.”
Much of the action was fought on the inside where Guerrero landed the cleaner shots. After a feel-out opener, Guerrero came alive in the second, stunning Ortiz with a series of power shots.
Round after round, the two former world champions unloaded short shots in close quarters with each refusing to take a backward step. Guerrero capped off his performance with a strong 10th Rahmen, which proved to be the difference on the cards.
“Ich dachte, ich gewann. Es ist was es ist,Sagte Ortiz. “It was a close fight. He didn’t hurt me. A couple times I got caught off balance but that was it. I should have boxed a little better, but hey, he did what he had to do.”
“Now I’m ready to step up and fight anyone they put in front of me,” said Guerrero. “I have a lot left in me and I’m in this sport to win another world title. I dedicate this fight to my family and I give all the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ.”
In a star-making performance, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout ofJuli Ceja (32-5-1, 28 KOs), putting the former world champion away in the 10thround of their WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator.
“I just worked a lot on the straight punches,” said Magsayo. “I kept working it round after round and when I saw he was hurt, I followed up.
“I’m so glad for the outcome. I expected his style to make it happen and I expected a knockout tonight.”
It looked like it might be an early night when a counter left hook from Magsayo floored Ceja in the first. Mexico’s Ceja gamely rose and worked his way back into the fight, slowing Magsayo down with combinations to the ribs.
Ceja’s work paid off late in the fifth when a left uppercut introduced Magsayo to the canvas. The 26-year-old slugger made it to his feet. The bell sounded moments later.
Ceja attacked the body with abandon in the sixth and seventh but it was Magsayo who found his second wind late. His fast hands and feet allowed him to dictate the action in the eighth. He enjoyed an even better ninth, flashing his left in the forms of jabs and hooks.
With the fight seemingly hanging in the balance, Magsayo let it all hang out in the tenth. As Ceja sought refuge along the ropes, Magsayo uncorked a picture-perfect one-two flush on the Mexican’s jaw. Ceja sagged to the mat, helped along the way by another right. No count was needed. Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout at 0:50 von der 10th Runde.
“I got knocked down and was surprised, but I focused my mind on what I wanted, a world championship shot,” said Magsayo. “It’s my dream today and now it’s coming true. Hopefully my next fight is a world title shot.”
Im Pay-per-View-Opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 KOs) turned in the finest performance of his career, ehemaligen WM-Herausforderer stoppen Óscar Escandón (26-6, 18 KOs) in der 10thround of their back-and-forth featherweight encounter.
“Escandón has been in there with the best. He’s gone a lot of rounds with world champions,” said Castro. “But it was just a matter of time, picking our punches. I sat down a little more on my shots. I’ve been with Manny Robles for only four months. With a little more time, I think we’ll be able to dominate the division.”
Castro used his height and reach to keep Escandón at bay early on. Escandón was game throughout. Late in the first, he pinned Castro against the ropes and buckled him with a hard left hook.
“I knew it was going to be a slow start,” Castro said. “Manny Robles taught me a lot, but a year and a half out of the ring, a new coach—it’s always different. Sparring and training is always different from fights, so I feel great and happy for the opportunity. I have to keep progressing.”
By the start of the second, Castro was back to using his jab and timely footwork. His punch output increased with each passing round.
Escandón began to show signs of wear in the fifth. Castro was now landing to head and body with regularity. Early in the seventh, Escandón was badly wobbled by a right hand. Castro pounced, unloading a series of power shots. Escandón countered with a wild left hook that missed. The force of the blow drove Escandón to the canvas. Referee Celestino Ruiz improperly ruled it a knockdown, which was later overturned and ruled a slip.
Castro sought to close the show but Escandón showed incredible heart, fighting him off until Castro was forced to retreat. The crowd roared their approval at round’s end.
Castro continued to dominate in the ninth. He closed the show in the tenth, landing another big right followed by a volley that floored Castro. Ruiz mercifully waved it off at 1:08 von der 10th Runde.
“I fought my heart out and gave my best effort, but it just wasn’t my night tonight,” said Castro. “I had him hurt in the first round, but I didn’t have enough time to finish him off. I give Castro a lot of respect, he’s a great fighter and showed great sportsmanship. I’m not done and I will be back.”
“What’s next is up to my promoters,” Castro said. “I’m going to take some time off to spend time with my family, thank my coaches and enjoy the victory.”
Vor dem Pay-per-View, rising lightweight sensationFrank “The Ghost” Martin (14-0, 10 KOs) impressed again, pitching a 10-round shutout overRyan Kielczweski (30-6, 11 KOs) in the main event on PBC action live on FOX and FOX Deportes.
Alle drei Richter erzielten den Kampf 100-90.
The 26-year-old Martin dictated the pace from the opening bell, working behind a southpaw jab and stepping in with combinations. Kielczewski was game but had no answer for Martin’s speed, power and athleticism.
Im Co-Main Event auf FOX, Schwergewicht Aussicht Steven Torres (5-0, 5 KOs) machte kurzen Prozess mit Justin Rolfe (6-3-1, 4 KOs), pounding Rolfe until referee Robert Hoyle stepped in at 2:33 of the first round of their scheduled four-round bout.
In the FOX televised opener, touted lightweightJosé Valenzuela verbessert 9-0 (6 KOs) with a fourth-round stoppage overDonte Strayhorn (12-4, 4 KOs).
The 22-year-old Valenzuela scored a knockdown early in the first when an overhand left sent Strayhorn staggering back. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled that the ropes held Strayhorn up and administered a standing eight count.
In der zweiten, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Jedoch, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 of the fourth round.
“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Krieger Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, August 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klicken HIERfor Photos from Team Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (August 13, 2021) – Former multiple-division world championRobert “The Ghost” Guerreropreviewed his upcoming showdown against fellow all-action brawler“Vicious” Victor Ortizbefore they square off on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, sind ab sofort im Angebot und können über gekauft werden tmobilearena.com und axs.com.
The two former world champions are known for their aggressive styles and have been in numerous Fight of the Year candidates throughout their storied careers. August 21 they meet looking to score a victory that will put them back in position to vie for a world title once again.
Here is what Guerrero had to say about the matchup, Trainingslager und mehr:
On his upcoming matchup with Victor Ortiz:
“This fight has been a long-time coming, as I remember it was mentioned years ago, but never happened. I am excited for this bout since we both need a win, and the fans are very familiar with both of our styles. Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters, and everyone knows this is going to be a fan friendly dog fight. Fighting Victor is the type of bout that got me excited to have a full professional training camp. I’m grateful to be fighting on this huge FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card, and I’m going to give it my all.”
On his recent training camp with coach and father Ruben Guerrero:
“I have been working very hard for this camp, tatsächlich, my father Ruben and I took camp to Las Vegas and brought along some young fighters to keep me motivated. I’ve been getting good sparring with DJ Zamora III, who is very fast. I’m feeding off all the young fighters that are training with me, and that is what keeps me fresh. You need to be around hungry fighters who are motivated to stay at this level, because it is easy to lose focus if it’s just you in the gym.”
On returning to the ring after a long layoff:
"An diesem Punkt in meiner Karriere, it is about getting the best fights. I got the rust off and now it’s about getting fights that get me and the fans excited. Everyone knows that when I fight, I bring it, and Victor Ortiz is an exciting fighter as well. I am at a point where I have done a lot in the sport, so I am not going to be fighting every other month like when I was a prospect. When you know how to fight, a layoff isn’t always a bad thing.”
Was ein Sieg für seine Karriere bedeuten wird:
“A win here puts me in a position to get in contention for a world title, and that should be the goal of everyone who is fighting, to win a world title. If you’re not fighting to win a world title, you shouldn’t be in the sport. I want to win at least one more world title before it’s all said and done. It’s a lofty goal, but I believe in myself.”
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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. UGÁS Pacquiao vs. Ugás will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao taking on WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugásin the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Der Pay-per-View beginnt bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreround “Vicious” Víctor Ortizmeet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayo Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juli Ceja in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, plus undefeated contenderCarlos Castro will take on former title challengerÓscar Escandónin a 10-round featherweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view.
How to Watch the Saturday, August 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás Hauptkarte: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Fernseher: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, einschließlich Xfinity, Spektrum, Kontur, Fios, und Optimum, ua (UNS.); sowie Rogers, Glocke, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Kanada)
