LAS VEGAS (Januar 12, 2022) — Weltcup-Boxserie (WCBS) hat die Pläne für sein erstes „4-Mann-Leichtgewichtsturnier“ fertiggestellt,“ präsentiert von Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxen Promotions, mit dem Halbfinale im Februar 24th auf der Palenque De La Expo in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexiko.
Bei seiner 59th jährliches World Boxing Council (WBC) Kongress in Mexiko-Stadt im vergangenen November, das WBC-Komitee genehmigte die Sanktionierung des „4-Mann-Leichtgewichtsturniers“ der WCBS,” erstellt von CEO Terry Hollan und Partnervermittler Guy Taylor.
„Wir sind der WBC sehr dankbar, dass sie unser bevorstehendes ‚4-Mann-Leichtgewichtsturnier‘ genehmigt hat,’“, sagte Taylor. „Das Halbfinale findet im Februar statt 24th, das Meisterschaftsfinale Juni 2nd. Der World Boxing Council wird den Gewinner des 4-Mann-Turniers zum neuen WBC Latino Lightweight Champion krönen.“
„Die WBC hofft, mehr Turniere der World Cup Boxing Series zu genehmigen und großartige regionale Meister zu schaffen, die in unsere Weltrangliste eintreten und ihre Ziele mit der WBC erreichen.“,"WBC Latino Präsident Alberto Guerra kommentierte".
Die Halbfinal-Matches der WCBS „4-Man Tournament“ wurden bekannt gegeben: Luis "Koreano" Torres (14-0, 9 KOs) vs. Rodolfo "Rudy" Flores (14-5, 6 KOs), Alberto "El Alacan" Ruiz (11-4, 8 KOs) vs. Isai „Gaga“ Hernandez (11-2-2, 7 KOs).
Die Action im Halbfinale wird in 8-Runden-Kämpfen ausgetragen, 10 Runden für das Meisterschaftsfinale. Bei der WCBS wird es auch eine „Überstunden“-Runde geben, wenn benötigt, im Falle eines Unentschiedens nach Ablauf der angesetzten Distanz einen Gewinner zu erklären.
WCBS wird jedem Teilnehmer während der Dauer seines "4-Mann-Leichtgewichtsturniers" auch einen "Fight of the Night"- und "Knockout"-Bonus anbieten.
Der 20-jährige Torres geht als Favorit ins Turnier. Der Rechtsausleger ist ein ehemaliger WBC-Jugend-Silber-Champion im Leichtgewicht, der seinen ersten 14 Gegner seit seinem Profidebüt in 2017. Sein letzter Kampf war eine beeindruckende 10-Runden-Entscheidung über Guillermo Avila Godinez (19-11) im vergangenen Dezember in Ciudad Obregon.
Blumen, 26, hat zwei seiner letzten drei Kämpfe gewonnen. Seine bemerkenswertesten Siege waren die Entscheidungen gegen Jesus Acosta Zazueta (16-5-2) und Jairo Lopez (18-5). Im vergangenen August, Ruiz verärgert 15-0 WBC Latino Lightweight Champion Jair Valtierra durch einen KO in der fünften Runde, um die Krone zu erobern. Hernandez hat fünf seiner letzten sechs Spiele gewonnen, Ausschluss eines „No-Contest“ in seinem letzten Kampf gegen 13-0-1 Francisco Lopez, in dem Hernandez sich behauptete, bis der Kampf aufgrund eines versehentlichen Kopfstoßes unterbrochen wurde.
„Luis Torres ungeschlagen zu haben, Mexikos bestbewerteter Leichtbau-Anwärter, und der letzte, der WBC Latino-Champion wurde, Alberto Ruiz, in diesem Turnier sollte allen die Qualität der Kämpfer zeigen, die wir zur Verfügung stellen,” Taylor schloss. „Jeder Mann kann in jeder Nacht besiegt werden und das ist das Schöne an einem Turniermodell.“
Live from Jalisco Stadium, Guadalajara, Mexiko – Samstag, Juni 19
Las Vegas, NV – The undercard for Tribute to the Kings – Anderson Silva vs. Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. is coming to beIN SPORTS Saturday, Juni 19. The network announces it will broadcast the entire undercard live from Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico Saturday, Juni 19 ab 7:00 p.m. EST.
“World-class boxing has been a key component of our offering since beIN SPORTS launched and this latest addition to our lineup continues this tradition,” said Antonio Briceño, Managing Director for beIN SPORTS in North America. “We are excited to bring these highly anticipated matchups to our passionate fans, especially those in our U.S. Hispanic community.”
“Real boxing fans know that beIN SPORTS is the premier destination for premier fights, so we are pleased to have its global network of sports channels presenting our ‘Tribute to the Kings’ live undercard Saturday, June 19,” said Armando Bareno, CEO and Founder, Global Sports Streaming. “This deal with beIN SPORTS allows us to deliver a complete night of competitive boxing – from the first bout to the Anderson Silva vs. Julio Cesar Chavez, Junior marquis matchup – to fight fans all over the world.”
beIN SPORTS will present seven big fights prior to the start of the Pay-Per-View portion of the Tribute To The Kings card.
The undercard headliner on beIN SPORTS will be the super featherweight clash between Jose Acosta and Leonardo Padilla.
Acosta of Guadalajara, Mexiko ist 15-2-1 mit 10 Knockouts. Die 22 year-old is a five-year professional who owns a win over previously undefeated Jorge Zavala.
Padilla of Petare, Venezuela has a record of 19-3 mit 14 Knockouts. Die 25 -Jährige ist ein sieben Jahre Beruf, and has won the WBA Fedebol Super Featherweight title with a win Daniel Miranda (13-2). He has also fought current WBA Super Featherweight world champion Roger Gutierrez. Padilla is coming off a win over Dionis Martinez on December 19th.
Cesar Gutierrez (11-0, 4 KOs) von Guadalajara, Mexico fights Oscar Mejia (14-4, 6 KOs) of Auguscalientes, Mexico in a featherweight contest.
Mario Ramirez (15-1, 4 KOs) of Camalu, Mexico will take on Pedro Castro (8-2, 4 KOs) in a super feather battle.
Jose Vazquez (2-0, 1 KO) von Guadalajara, Mexico squares off Jonathan Perez (6-1, 3 KOs) of Morelio, Mexico in a featherweight affair.
Erik Inunza (7-2, 7 KOs) of Culican, Mexico fights Carlos Daniel Acosta (8-4) von Guadalajara, Mexico in a super featherweight fight.
In swing bout action:
Oscar Munguia (9-0, 4 KOs) von Guadalajara, Mexico takes on Ricardo Badilo (7-1, 1 KO) in a Featherweight bout.
Karen Rubio (5-1) who is a cousin to the Chavez family of Culican, Mexico will fight Estefany Alegria (1-0) von Guadalajara, Mexico in a bantamweight fight.
Headlining the Tribute to the Kings Pay-Per-View portion of the event will be MMA legend “The Spider” Anderson Silva competing in his first major boxing match vs. Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.
The co-main event will see the great Julio Cesar Chavez Senior take the ring for the last time to fight Hector “Little Macho” Camacho Jr., the son of the man he beat in the historic boxing match “Chavez vs. Camacho in 1992.
Tribute to the Kings – Chavez Jr. vs. Silva will be available for live viewing on cable, shown on cable, satellite and digital Pay Per View, ab 9 p.m. UND / 6 p.m. PT, on for a suggested retail price of only $39.99. Integrated Sports Media and Joe Hand Promotions will distribute throughout North America via DirecTV, iN Demand, Vubiquity, DISH, SaskTel, Rogers, Shaw PPV and via theFITE.TVwebsite and app in the United States, Canada and select markets world-wide.
In the televised opener of the live Pay-Per-View, Kevin “Diamond Boy” Torres will fight Jorge Luis “Silencioso” Melendez in an eight-round junior welterweight fight. The main card also includes a much-anticipated trilogy bout and rubber match between Omar Chavez and Ramon Alvarez, and a heated 10-round battle for the NABO Super Welterweight Title between Damian “Samurai” Sosa and Abel “Authentico” Mina.
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Jose Acosta vs. Leonardo Padilla highlights Non Pay-Per-View action before Tribute To The Kings am Samstag, June 19th at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexiko
Julio Cesar Chavez, JR. vs. ANDERSON SILVA “TRIBUTE TO THE KINGS” – Samstag, Juni 19 LIVE AUF PAY-PER-VIEW
Guadalajara, Mexiko (Juni 10, 2021) –Seven big fights will be featured before the bigTribute To The KingsPay-Per-view on Saturday June 19th at The Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexiko.
Headlining the non pay-per-view action will be a eight-round super featherweight clash between Jose Acosta and Leonardo Padilla.
Acosta of Guadalajara, Mexiko ist 15-2-1 mit 10 Knockouts. Die 22 year-old is a five-year professional who owns a win over previously undefeated Jorge Zavala.
Padilla of Petare, Venezuela has a record of 19-3 mit 14 Knockouts. The year-old is a seven-year professional, and has won the WBA Fedebol Super Featherweight title with a win Daniel Miranda (13-2). He has also fought current WBA Super Featherweight world champion Roger Gutierrez. Padilla is coming off a win over Dionis Martinez on December 19th.
Cesar Gutierrez (11-0, 4 KOs) von Guadalajara, Mexico fights Oscar Mejia (14-4, 6 KOs) of Auguscalientes, Mexico in a six-round featherweight contest.
Mario Ramirez (15-1, 4 KOs) of Camalu, Mexico will take on Pedro Castro (8-2, 4 KOs) in a eight-round super feather battle.
Jose Vazquez (2-0, 1 KO) von Guadalajara, Mexico squares off Jonathan Perez (6-1, 3 KOs) of Morelio, Mexico in a eight-round featherweight affair.
Erik Inunza (7-2, 7 KOs) of Culican, Mexico fights Carlos Daniel Acosta (8-4) von Guadalajara, Mexico in a six-round super featherweight fight.
In swing bouts:
Oscar Munguia (9-0, 4 KOs) von Guadalajara, Mexico takes on Ricardo Badilo (7-1, 1 KO) in a Featherweight bout.
Karen Rubio (5-1) who is a cousin to the Chavez family of Culican, Mexico will fight Estefany Alegria (1-0) von Guadalajara, Mexico in a four-round bantamweight fight.
Headlining the Tribute to the Kings Pay-Per-View portion of the event will be MMA legend “The Spider” Anderson Silva competing in his first major boxing match vs. Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.
The co-main event will see the great Julio Cesar Chavez Senior take the ring for the last time to fight Hector “Little Macho” Camacho, the son of the man he beat in the historic boxing match “Chavez vs. Camacho in 1992.
Tribute to the Kings – Chavez Jr. vs. Silva will be available for live viewing on cable, shown on cable, satellite and digital Pay Per View, ab 9 p.m. UND / 6 p.m. PT, on for a suggested retail price of only $39.99. Integrated Sports Media and Joe Hand Promotions will distribute throughout North America via DirecTV, iN Demand, Vubiquity, DISH, SaskTel, Rogers, Shaw PPV and via theFITE.TVwebsite and app in the United States, Canada and select markets world-wide.
In addition to Silva vs. Chavez, Jr., Tribute to The Kings will see Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. make his final ring appearance when he takes on Hector Camacho, Jr. in a six round exhibition. Camacho will fight Chavez in honor of his late father and Boxing Hall of Famer, Hector "Macho" Camacho, who lost to Chavez in their historic fight in 1992.
In the televised opener of the live Pay-Per-View, Kevin “Diamond Boy” Torres will fight Jorge Luis “Silencioso” Melendez in an eight-round junior welterweight fight. The main card also includes a much-anticipated trilogy bout and rubber match between Omar Chavez and Ramon Alvarez, and a heated 10-round battle for the NABO Super Welterweight Title between Damian “Samurai” Sosa and Abel “Authentico” Mina.
Guadalajara, Mexiko (März 30, 2021) – It is Official!! — The Legend Anderson Silva has agreed to fight Julio Chavez Jr. in “Tribute to the Kings” in a boxing match on Saturday June 19th to be broadcast on Pay Per View in North America.
Anderson Silva, considered by many to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time, will take on former WBC Middleweight Champion of the world Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. in a boxing match on June 19th at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexiko. Silva of Curitiba Brazil was the longest reigning middleweight Champion for the UFC and compiled a record of 34 victories with 11 Verluste und 23 stunning knockouts. His boxing record is 13 - 1. Chavez, Jr. hat einen Rekord von 52-5-1 mit 34 Knockouts.
“When I look back at my journey, I see that nothing has been in vain! I am extremely happy for the opportunity to test my boxing skills with Julio César Chávez Jr. I train continuously, always am striving for resilience and to overcome obstacles. Fighting is my everlasting breath,” sagte Silva.
““I have rededicated myself to the sport I love and I will be ready to face anyone in the Light Heavyweight division starting with Silva. I will be prepared to be victorious on June 19th,” said Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Keith Schoen, of Schoen Entertainment, working in concert with Armando Bareño of Global Sports Streaming (GSS) have secured the deal with Anderson Silva for this bout with Julio Chavez Jr. The promoter for this event is Jorge Toscano of Toscano Boxing Promotions and Saul Rios of Borizteca Boxing Promotions who are represented by Attorney Gino Mazzanti.
“This promises to be an epic battle between two superior fighters with a global fan base. Everyone associated with this Pay-Per-View promotion, and fight fans from around the globe are super enthusiastic to see these two great fighters meet in the ring,” said Keith Schoen. Anderson Silva is represented by ICM Partners, and managed by Talize Sayegh of Ducais Talent Management.
Said Jorge Toscano of Toscano Promotions, “We are excited to complete this deal and bring an entertaining night of boxing for the combat sport community.”
Fellow co-promoter Saul Rios of Borizteca Boxing said, “Anderson Silva is the greatest MMA fighter, and a great boxer so to have him fight Chavez Jr. for his first fight after leaving the UFC makes for an intriguing night of boxing.”
Armando Bareño of Global Sports Streaming stated, ““When you hear the names Chavez, Camacho, & Alvarez you know those are big names in boxing. Now adding Silva’s name to boxing; this made a special night even bigger with the GOAT of MMA fighting in a boxing match.”
This Massive Event “Tribute to The Kings” will be live on Pay-Per-View and will also feature a special Exhibition bout that will see Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. make his final ring appearance against Hector Camacho Jr. Camacho will be honoring the legacy of his late Hall of Fame father.
Philadelphia, Pa. – Februar 11, 2020 – Banner Promotions has signed undefeated heavyweight Isaac Munoz Gutierrez to a co-promotional deal with United Promotions.
Gutierrez, 27 years-old of Torreon Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexiko hat einen Rekord von 12-0-1 mit 10 Knockouts.
“We are happy to bring Isaac to Banner Promotions. He is a very good prospect that was brought to my attention by Don MacDonald of United Promotions. I have seen him and he has good power. I feel that he will make waves in the heavyweight division,” sagte Banner Promotions Präsident Artie Pelullo.
“I feel very happy to sign with Banner Promotions. Being with a big company will be great for my career. With Banner and United Promotions, I feel my career can go to big heights, and I am grateful for that,” Said Gutierrez.
“I have known Artie Pelullo for 25 Jahre, and I know what he can do. I feel Artie and Banner Promotions is the promoter that will make the inroads for Isaac in the heavyweight division,” said Don MacDonald of United Promotions.
Gutierrez was 220-20 als Amateur, and was a multi-time Mexican National champion, and was part of the Mexican National boxing team for two years. Gutierrez competed in the World Series of Boxing.
Gutierrez turned professional on September 9, 2011 with a 1st round stoppage over Misael Jossy Chavez. Gutierrez has established himself as a power puncher, and is coming off a 1st round stoppage over Jesus Alberto Martinez Torres on September 7th.
“We are extremely happy to sign with Banner Promotions. This is exactly what we wanted, and need for Isaac’s career. I have known about Banner Promotions and Artie Pelullo for a long time, and I know he can get Isaac to the top level,” said Gutierrez manager, Manuel Garrido.
MATAMOROS, MEXIKO (Mai 30, 2019) – Prince Ranch Boxen 18-year-old featherweight sensation, Ricky Medina (3-0 2KOs) von San Antonio, Texas, will return to the ring this Friday for his fourth professional bout at The Casa Ahida Cafeteria Gourmet in Heroica Matamoros, Mexiko.
For Medina, wer wird gefördert von TMB & PRB Unterhaltung, this will be his first time fighting outside of his home state of Texas, let alone the United States.
“I am very excited to fight for the first time in Mexico. Mexico has a lot of great world champions over the years includingJulio Cesar Chavez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera,Erik Morales and many more that I looked up to. For my promoter and manager to be able to put me in a situation to fight in such a boxing rich country and build fans out here, it is quite an honor.” said Medina about his upcoming fight on Friday night.
Medina, who faced an undefeated fighter in his last bout is looking to challenge himself in the professional game of boxing, early and often.
“What I love about Ricky Medina is how he looks for a challenge,” sagte, Greg Hannley von Prince Ranch Boxen, Medina’s manager. “In seinem letzten Kampf, he fought Jose Casiano, an undefeated guy who was 1-0-1. A lot of young fighters wouldn’t fight a guy with that kind of record in their third fight, they’d talk about the business or want an easier fight. Ricky took the fight and won every round. Now three months later he is back in the ring ready to get a win in Mexico. He’s a star in the making.”
“Ricky Medina is a great, young fighter who we want to keep extremely active so he can develop into a world champion,” said Medina’s promoter, Rick Morones von TMB & PRB Unterhaltung. “I believe it is important to keep him busy as he has been fighting every three months or so since he turned pro last September. We expect great things from Medina and see him as a future world champion.”
Los Angeles, Kalifornien, April 25 – 2019 – Ringstar Sports ist stolz darauf, die Unterzeichnung des bekanntesten mexikanischen Amateurkämpfers bekannt zu geben, Fernando Molina Platzhalterbild. Mit nur 16 Jahre alt, Molina hat einen der besten Amateurrekorde in Mexiko. Geboren in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Molina begann im Alter von 6. Seitdem, Molina hat eine erstaunliche Platte zusammengestellt, einschließlich 200 Amateur gewinnt. Unter diesen Siegen waren 4 Staatsmeisterschaften, 4 Regionale Meisterschaften, und Gold in der 2017 Nationale Juniorenmeisterschaft.
Entdeckt vom weltbekannten Boxmanager, Shelly Finkel, Das junge Talent hat alle Werkzeuge, um ein Superstar zu werden. “Fernando Molina ist ein seltenes Talent mit einem aufregenden Stil. Obwohl nur 16 Jahre alt, Er beeindruckte mich mit seiner Reife innerhalb und außerhalb des Rings. Ich freue mich, mit ihm zusammenzuarbeiten und seinen Traum, Weltmeister zu werden, Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen,” sagte Finkel.
Weltbekannter Promoter Richard Schaefer, Geschäftsführer von Ringstar Sports, wird Molina fördern. “Ich bin gesegnet, die Gelegenheit gehabt zu haben, einige der größten Namen des Sports in der Vergangenheit zu promoten 20 Jahre. Die meisten davon habe ich von Anfang an aufgebaut und viele wurden von Shelly Finkel geleitet. Shelly hat ohne Zweifel das beste Auge für Boxtalent. Mit Molina, Wir haben ein Generationen-Supertalent, das seinen Namen sicherlich neben den Namen von Barrera in die Geschichtsbücher eintragen wird, Morales, und Marquez. Ich bin stolz darauf, Fernando bei Ringstar Sports willkommen zu heißen und seine Reise als Superstar des Boxens zu beginnen,” sagte Schäfer.
Molina fügte hinzu, “Ich freue mich sehr, mit Shelly Finkel und Richard Schaefer ein All-Star-Team gewinnen zu können, um meine Karriere in den Pro-Rängen zu leiten. Ich habe hart gearbeitet, seit ich ein kleiner Junge war, um schließlich ein professioneller Boxer zu werden. Die Zeit ist jetzt! Ich bin der harten Arbeit und dem Engagement verpflichtet, um die reiche Boxtradition meiner Heimat Mexiko aufrechtzuerhalten.” Molina plant, im Bereich der Leichtbau-Division professionell zu werden 135 Pfund. Weitere Informationen zu Molinas Debüt werden in Kürze bekannt gegeben.
Fighting in the main event of a special two-hour live stream on UFC Fight Pass and in front of an adoring crowd of fans at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas, hometown favorite and US Olympic bronze medal winner Nico Hernandez (7-0, 4 KOs) won his eight-round flyweight showdown by unanimous decision over a determined but out-gunned Victor Trejo Garcia of Mexico City, Mexiko (16-10-1, 8 KOs).
It was a good “learning” fight for Hernandez, as Garcia never threatened to win, but hung tough against the superior firepower to keep things entertaining throughout. Der Rechtsweg Scores waren 79-73, 80-72 und 80-72. Hernandez appears to be progressing well in the professional game. He was sitting down on his punches well and picking spots for his punishing combinations like a veteran.
“I was feeling really good in there,“Sagte Hernandez, nach dem Kampf. “I’ve been working on fighting southpaws and I did better than I did last time against a southpaw. It was awkward for me, but I’m proud of my progress and I just need to keep working. He was a tough opponent and I take my hat off to him. If anybody is ready to step up next, have them call my team.”
As always the case, Kazakhstani buzzsaw Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (14-0-1, 12 KOs) came out looking for a brawl and this time found a willing participant in Monterrey, Mexico’s Jose Luis “La Boa” Rodriguez (25-12-1, 13 KOs).
Fighting in the middle UFC Fight Pass bout, the two super lightweights did not disappoint, going to old-school inside warfare for eight exciting rounds. The entertaining Eyubov was the much more active fighter. He worked the body relentlessly while mixing in powerful hooks with both hands upstairs. Rodriguez weathered the relentless storm and came back consistently with hard, accurate counters.
Schließlich, the judges couldn’t decide who won and a majority draw was the verdict. One judge had it 77-75 for Rodriguez, a bit surprisingly, but was overruled by stereo scores of 76-76. Give both fighters credit, it was an entertaining slugfest and the Kansas fans loved it.
In the six-round super flyweight Fight Pass opener, Pushkino, Russia’s Elena Savelyeva (5-1, 4 KOs) brauchte nur 36 seconds to dispatch Kansas City’s Tatiana Williams Kansas City (0-2). Williams was dancing and smiling before the action and came out looking to trade, but a taste of the former Olympian Saveleva’s power and she packed it in quickly.
Saveleva’s body work was ferocious as long as it lasted.
In the opening swing-bout of the night, a 10-round heavyweight bout didn’t last a full round, as knockout specialist Apti Davtaev (16-0-1, 15 KOs) of Kurchaloi, Russland, made quick work of Belton, Missouri, veteran Richard Carmack 15-15-1, 12 KOs.
The two giants traded strong blows from the outset, with both landing. Davtaev, jedoch, had the better accuracy and chin. One of his long right hands put Carmack down on a delayed reaction and another finished things at 2:26. KO 1.
Nachher, the stern Russian, who trains at Detroit’s world-famous Kronk Gym and is featured in upcoming Ring Magazine “New Faces” section as a “Heavyweight to Watch” for 2019, signalled he is ready for a step up in competition in his next fight.
The UFC Fight Pass commentating team consisted ofDer Fight Networkveteran Cory Edrman and “2018 Female Boxer of the Year” and women’s world champion Claressa Shields, making her debut behind the microphone. The event was presented by Salita Promotions.
PBC auf FOX & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles
Klicken HIERfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions
LOS ANGELES (Februar 14, 0219) – There was no love lost on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles as fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes exchanged words and went face-to-face at the final press conference before their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live-.
WBA-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Leo Santa Cruz will defend his title against Mexico’sRafael Rivera in the main event of the show. Der Versicherungsschutz beginnt bei 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will feature an exciting clash between contendersOmar Figueroa undJohn Molina Jr., plus unbeaten prospectsSebastian Fundora und Donnie Marshall going toe-to-toe.
Tickets für die Show, die von TGB Promotions und Ringstar Sport gefördert wird, sind jetzt im Verkauf, und kann bei AXS.com erworben werden.
The event also featured an appearance by former world champion and Southern California fan-favorite Fernando Vargas. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Conga Room:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“We were getting ready for Miguel Flores, but in the gym you have to always be ready for any kind of style. We had been already been working with sparring partners who brawl, and that’s what we expect from Rafael Rivera.
“I knew immediately that Rivera was a good opponent. He’s young and hungry and that makes him dangerous. He can take punches, so we’re ready for 12 Runde. We’re going to be smart in this fight because we know what Rivera can do.
“Seeing my dad going through cancer treatment has been very tough. He motivates me to go to the gym and train hard, because I know if he sees me working hard, it will motivate him as well.
“I’m just looking to go out there, give a great fight and help my name continue to grow so that I can fight the best.
“I love fighting and training here in Los Angeles. It gives me a chance to be with my family more. When I have them here, it makes me train harder. I do all of this for them and their future.
“If I can get this win, we want to unify the belts or make the third fight against Carl Frampton. Wenn nicht, we will go to 130 pounds and seek a title in a new weight class.”
RAFAEL RIVERA
“I’ve stepped in late before to a big fight. I’m always ready when it comes. Expect a surprise come Saturday night.
“I know that I have everything it takes to bring this title back to Tijuana. We’ve trained hard and had these last four weeks to focus in on breaking Leo down.
“I’m prepared for anything Leo brings into the ring. Everyone knows he’s very tough and throws a lot of punches, but I believe I am the faster fighter and I can hurt him with counters.
“This is the best opportunity I’ve had, going up against a great champion like Leo. I’m ready for fight and a great show for the fans.”
Omar Figueroa
“Given our styles, there’s no way this is going to go the distance. I think this is going to be an early night and I’m planning on having my hand raised.
“The layoff didn’t affect me against Robert Guerrero, so I don’t see why it will affect me now. That’s why I keep my style consistent. The only difference is the character across from me in the ring. This fight will depend on how John wants it to go, because I’m coming to fight.
“I’m just looking to get in the ring and take advantage of this opportunity I’ve been given. I’ve made changes that have made my whole game so much easier. It’s a totally different mentality that I have now.
“Trainingslager war groß. I’ve made a lot of changes in my lifestyle and I’m dedicated 100 percent to boxing. Things have never been better.”
JOHN MOLINA JR.
“Es ist Zeit zu kämpfen. The hard work is done and the time is now. Talk is cheap. Am Samstagabend, we’ll get down.
“I’ve been down this road before. I was never given lofty expectations. There’s no pressure here. I think Omar’s style will accommodate mine and make it a fun fight for the fans.
“Whenever I fight, it’s going to be exciting. You can say the same thing about Omar. I’m prepared for any version of Omar. Just like any other fight. I can’t wait until Saturday night to get in there and do what I do best.
“I’ve put everything into this camp, like I’m sure my opponent has. That’s what we owe to the fans and it’s going to come to fruition Saturday night.”
SEBASTIAN FUNDORA
“I expect a good fight. He’s an undefeated fighter and I hope to give the fans a great show and walk away victorious.
“We’re totally focused on this fight. I just train and everything else is out of the way. I trained hard and I’m going to do my thing like always.
“I’m still growing as a fighter. We’re getting better with every camp and every fight. It’s good that we keep fighting quality opponents, because it helps accelerate that process.
“Hopefully we’re going to display a lot more boxing and technique in this fight. I think Marshall is going to come inside and attack the body. I think if I’m able to stop him, it will be from the boxing skills that I show.”
DONNIE MARSHALL
“I’m ready to dominate the fight like I always do. That’s the only thing on my mind. I don’t care about his height, record or anything else. I’m coming to dominate.
“I’ve never been concerned with the height of Fundora. We sparred with some good strong southpaws in Florida including Yamaguchi Falcao. Then we went to Las Vegas for the second half of training camp and worked with some top prospects. I’m more than prepared for anything.
“Every fight is a make or break fight. I’ve trained against top fighters and been all around the country in different gyms. I’ve only been pro two and a half years. Ich bin eine junge 30. I’m going to announce myself on Saturday in a big way.”
Richard Schaefer, Vorsitzender und CEO von Ringstar Sports
“This weekend is another example why Los Angeles is such a great fight town. We’re going to have a fantastic crowd at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live on Saturday night. I think that speaks to the strength of this city as a boxing town, and the strength of this card. This is top to bottom one of the best cards I can remember here in Los Angeles.
“The tripleheader on FOX and FOX Deportes has three fights that want to steal the night. We will see which fight and which fighter everyone will be talking about after Saturday. There are definitely some fights on this card that have ‘Fight of the Year’ written all over them.
“We are committed to continuing to bring the best and biggest fights to the fans here in Los Angeles, because Los Angeles is the fight capital of the world again.”
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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world championLeo Santa Cruz take on Mexico’sRafael Riverain the main event Saturday, Februar 16 von Microsoft Theatre in L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten former championOmar Figueroa schonungs kämpfen John Molina Jr..and a matchup between unbeaten prospectsSebastien Fundoraund Donnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 U.S.. Olympier Karlos Balderas will compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.
Fans können die Kämpfe auf dem FOX Sports App Live-Stream, in Englisch oder Spanisch durch die FOX oder FOX Deportes Feeds. Die Kämpfe sind auf Desktop bei FOXSports.com und über den App Store, oder angeschlossene Geräte wie Apple TV, Android TV, Feuer-TV, Xbox One und Roku.
PBC auf FOX & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES(Februar 13, 2019) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Tickets für die Show, die von TGB Promotions und Ringstar Sport gefördert wird, sind jetzt im Verkauf, und kann bei AXS.com erworben werden.
Wednesday’s workout featured Mexican contenderRafael Rivera, who will battle WBA Featherweight World ChampionLeo Santa Cruz im Main Event.
Also working out Wednesday at City of Angels Boxing Club were unbeaten former championOmar Figueroaund knallharteJohn Molina Jr.., who battle in super lightweight action, and unbeaten prospectDonnie Marshall, who faces fellow-unbeatenSebastian Fundorain a super welterweight bout that kicks off televised coverage at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Ungeschlagen 2016 U.S.. OlympierKarlos Balderaswas also in attendance, as he competes in a TV swing bout.
The fighters will go face-to-face at a press conference on Thursday that will feature former two-time world champion and Southern California favorite Fernando Vargas. Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Mittwoch zu sagen hatte:
RAFAEL RIVERA
“When I got this opportunity, Ich habe nicht zweimal überlegen,. I was training and ready and I wanted this challenge. I’m here to make the most of it.
“Like I always say to my fans, be ready for a great fight. I’m looking to make this very exciting and interesting. The belt is coming back with me to Tijuana.
“I never look for the knockout, but I’ve still been able to get them. Ich bin bereit, so I hope he’s also ready to give the fans a great fight.
“This is a big challenge for me. I’m coming for that world title. I want to prove how good I am and become a world champion for my fans in Tijuana.
“I love to face the best fighters out there. Leo is a fighter who throws a lot of punches. We’ve seen it and we’ve studied it. But I don’t think he’s very fast. I’m faster than he is and I have to take advantage of that. I have to counter him when he comes in and do my job.”
Omar Figueroa
“I’m looking to come back strong against Molina. My style is always to go in there for the knockout and give the fans a great show. The sooner we get him out of there, desto besser.
“We know that John Molina is a tough fighter. He’s been in there with some of the best in the world and he’s given them problems. We expect him to bring a great fight.
“We’ve seen Molina box before and make things difficult for certain fighters. I’m going to try to make the fight my style of fight and we’ll see if he obliges. Once he feels the power, he might choose to box.
“I don’t think this goes past six rounds. I’m confident about that. We’re going to be ready for anything Molina brings.
“I’ve been doing a lot of healing physically, mental und spirituell. I’m looking to show on Saturday that I’ve got everything together.”
JOHN MOLINA JR.
“I feel excited and confident. Maybe overconfident, aber ich bin bereit,. We did our job in the gym and now we are ready for the fight.
“I have to expect the best version of Omar Figueroa. He is a smart kid. I don’t know if he is trying to entice me into a war right away. I don’t know what his game plan is, but we will find out on Saturday.
“Fans need to tune in on FOX and FOX Deportes February 16. This is going to be a war and I believe we’re going to steal the show.
“This isn’t my first go around against a Joel Diaz-trained fighter. I did it before with Ruslan Provodnikov and now it is my job to beat Figueroa.
“I am not affected by being considered the underdog. Every one of my fights, fans make money. I think Provodnikov I was 11-1. When you become a veteran in the sport, you stop worrying about stuff like that. Talk is cheap.
“There is a lot at stake for me. I don’t feel pressure, but there is a lot at stake. Every fight of my career I have something to prove and Saturday is no different.”
DONNIE MARSHALL
“This is my first big opportunity and I’m ready to take full advantage. I’m going to show everybody where I’m at.
“I’m going to take it as it comes in the ring. Wir haben einen Plan, but I’m a creator in the ring. I create on the go. I’ll fit in where I can and go with the flow of the fight.
“The only challenge I see is his height. He’s obviously very tall at six-foot seven-inches. We know what we have to do to break him down. I don’t even really see the height as a challenge, because I spar with heavyweights all the time.
“Ich bin 10-0, but I only started boxing when I was 20, über 10 vor jahren. I don’t have the time like young prospects who want to play around, I want to fight any and everybody I can right now.”
KARLOS Balderas
“I feel excited and anxious to get back in the ring. I’m ready physically and mentally. I know that my opponent won’t be ready for the heat I’m going to throw at him.
“This year I’m looking to be busy. I want to be back in the ring in April if everything goes well on Saturday. After this fight I’m going to move to Los Angeles and add trainer Roberto Alcazar to my team. He’s had a lot of experience in big fights and I think he’s going to be a great help. I can really understand clearly what he’s trying to teach me.
“I’m going to show everyone that I’m the real deal once again. I’m going to prove why these fighters can’t make it through a fight with me. This year is all business for me.”
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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world championLeo Santa Cruztake on Mexico’sRafael Riverain the main event Saturday, Februar 16 von Microsoft Theatre in L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten former championOmar Figueroaschonungs kämpfenJohn Molina Jr..and a matchup between unbeaten prospectsSebastien FundoraundDonnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 U.S.. OlympierKarlos Balderaswill compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.
