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ICB SIGNS FORMER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP PAUL MENDEZ TO CAGE BOXING PACT

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MENDEZ SEES ‘THE FIGHT ZONE’ AS ‘A PLATFORM TO GROW’

Former International Boxing Association middleweight champion Paul Mendez of Salinas, Qualif., has signed a multi-year agreement with International Championship Boxing, promoter of the revolutionary and exciting new combat sport that features boxing in a cage.

“Our first former world champion has joined ICB, and I have every confidence he won’t be the last,” says Jack Fulton, founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia-based ICB.

El jove de 29 anys, 6-foot-1-inch Mendez has a record of 19-3-2 amb nou nocauts, including a mark of 12-1-1 for his past 14 extrems.

Méndez, nicknamed “El Gallo Negro” (“The Black Rooster”), won the IBA middleweight championship during 2015 by beating Ernesto Berrospe on a card co-promoted by the late, great Don Chargin, acknowledged industry-wide as one of the best judges of boxing talent ever.

“I am gratified by the number of boxers, mixed martial artists and kickboxers who are reaching out to us,” says Fulton.

“And it’s not just boxers and fighters from North America,” says Fulton. “We’re getting calls and emails from fighters in Europe and Asia who are eager to compete in the ICB.“

Mendez was never dethroned; instead, he retired during 2016 in order to spend time during the early formative years of his baby daughter, named Love.

“I wanted to be around my daughter at the beginning,” says Mendez. “But she’s three now, and I’m entering my prime years.”

And Mendez learned an important lesson, thanks to his daughter.

“She’s my driving force, my passion,” says Mendez. “So I had to learn to be an adult with adult responsibilities. Thanks to my daughter I’ve grown as a man and I’ve grown in the boxing process.

“I’ve been boxing since I was 10 and it’s always been a game to me, a sport, not a job,” says Mendez. “But now that I have a daughter I think of boxing as a business; it’s a serious work.

“I’ve sparred with ‘3G’ (Gennady Golovkin) several times,” says Mendez, “and he says, ‘Boxing is not a game.’ When I sparred with Andre Ward he always said to be ruthless in the ring.

I’m not scared or nervous of anyone,” says Mendez. “I don’t care if it’s King Kong. I’m ready to fight anyone, and now I’ll do it in the cage.

“When ICB came along I immediately saw it was a good fit for me,” says Mendez. “I’m a fighter, not a pitty-pat, and when I impose my size on opponents, this will be perfect for me.

“This is an opportunity for a fighter like me,” says Mendez. “I can and will use this as a platform to grow. I’m excited about it.”

Mendez offers specifics why the ICB cage, a 24-foot hexagon trademarked “The Fight Zone,” is to his liking.

“Six corners, not just four, is to my advantage,” says Mendez. “There’s more places to trap people. The ‘Fight Zone’ is all about angles and cutting off the cage.”

It took Fulton almost two years to get the cage designed, built, patented and approved by boxing and athletic commissions within the United States, including the state of Nevada.

An 18-year veteran promoter of the sport, Fulton, through the years, began to realize the sport needed something new, something fresh. And in 2016 he did something about it.

“The Fight Zone” has red and blue entry points with two opposing neutral corners. Boxers compete under Association of Boxing Commissions rules: no clinching, no grappling and no kicking allowed.

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Unbeaten Sergiy Derevyanchenko Dominates Former Champion Sam Soliman on His Way to Second-Round Stoppage In PBC on ESPN & ESPN Deportes Main Event Thursday Night From Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut

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Ievgen Khytrov Picks Apart & Stops Paul Mendez in the Ninth-Round to Remain Undefeated
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Mashantucket, Connecticut (Juliol 21, 2016) – Unbeaten rising middleweight Sergi “El Tècnic” Derevyanchenko (9-0, 7 KOs) enderrocat Sóc “Rei” Soliman(44-14, 18 KOs) three times before stopping the former world champion in the second round of the main event of Lliga de Campions de Boxa a ESPN and ESPN Deportes Thursday night from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
La 2008 Ucraïnès olímpic, Derevyanchenko was in control from the start, standing his ground and delivering smart shots as Soliman attempted to flummox him with movement and awkward angles.
Soliman got caught with a missile right hand from Derevyanchenko that landed right on the chin and sent the off-balance Australian to the canvas. Soliman didn’t appear hurt however, as he continued to come forward to try to disrupt and frustrate the undefeated fighter.
Derevyanchenko continued to land effective shots and caught Soliman off-balance again in round two, this time with a left hook that put Soliman on the ground. Soliman again got to his feet but Derevyanchenko quickly stunned Soliman and put him into survival mode.
Soliman tried to tie up and avoid Derevyanchenko, but eventually the undefeated fighter training, who trains in Brooklyn, landed several right hands before a sweeping left hook sent Soliman to the ground hard and for the final time of the night. Referee Johnny Callas waved the fight off at 2:41 de la segona ronda.
The opening bout of the evening saw hard-hitting Ievgen Khytrov (13-0, 11 KOs) lay a non-stop attack on Pablo Méndez (19-3-2, 9 KOs) before eventually earning a stoppage in the ninth-round of their middleweight matchup.
Khytrov and Mendez went toe-to-toe from the first-round, exchanging flurries and showing a willingness to stand in front of their opponent. It was Khytrov who showed the more varied attack while getting out to a fast start and landing 50 percent of his power punches over the first three rounds.
Mendez stood tough and continued throwing punches, but was unable to land anything that bothered Khytrov. The Ukranian-born fighter who trains in Brooklyn attacked the body early while dazing Mendez with uppercuts and power hooks. Rounds seven and eight saw Khytrov increase his attack as he seemingly landed power punches at will.
The fight continued in that one-sided manner throughout the opening minute of round nine. Sensing an opportunity, Khytrov cornered Mendez and hit him with a series of unanswered hooks that forced referee Joe Lupino to stop the fight, at the recommendation of the ringside physician, 1:20 a la ronda. Khytrov ended the fight with a 482-125 advantage in punches landed while landing 50 per cent dels seus cops totals.
Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dijous:
SERGIY DEREVYANCHENKO
“I looked into his eyes after I knocked him down the first time and I knew he would continue coming forward. I wasn’t going to drop my guard. I didn’t even feel that punch on my glove because it was so clean to the chin. But I felt the final punch.
“I warmed up more than once and that broke my rhythm. In the ring I had to get my rhythm.
“Soliman came out nervous and not very coordinated, but that’s the way he usually fights. That’s his style.
“I’m going to keep moving forward. I can’t sit and wait. We will assess the situation and move from here.”
SOLIMAN SAM
“I’m doing well. I didn’t get to warm up, just a couple of minutes, but that’s no excuse. He did his job. That’s never happened before to me.
“He’s a good boxer who did what he had to do. No puc prendre res fora d'ell.
“After every fight, fighters have to decide what to do next. I have a lot outside of boxing that makes me happy, and it takes the sting out of tonight.”
IEVGEN KHYTROV
“I love to fight and battle and go toe-to-toe. I executed the game plan. My defense was much better and I’ve worked hard on my defense. This was my best fight because that guy stood and fought, he didn’t run.
“I wasn’t surprised that Mendez took so many punches because I didn’t throw every punch hard, I mixed it up, but did throw some hard punches.
“I want a couple more fights then I want to fight for the world title. That’s what I’ve worked so hard to do. I’m not going to dodge anybody. I want to fight Gennady Golovkin and take his belts.”
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Perspectives invictes en acció mentre Alantez Fox s'enfronta a Paul Valenzuela Jr. & Ivan Golub s'enfronta a Ernesto Ortiz a l'acció de la targeta el dijous, Juliol 21 From Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut

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Més! Local Star Shelly Vincent & Mykquan Williams in Separate Bouts as Part of Exciting Night of Fights
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Mashantucket, Connecticut (Juliol 20, 2016) -Pes mitjà invicte Alantez Fox (19-0-1, 8 KOs) es reunirà de Mèxic Paul Valenzuela Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs) while undefeated welterweight Ivan Golub (11-0, 9 KOs) adquireix Ernesto Ortiz (10-3, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bout that highlights undercard action on Dijous, Juliol 21 des del Foxwoods Resort Casino en Mashantucket, Connecticut.
The July 21 event is headlined by rising middleweight contender Sergi “El Tècnic” Derevyanchenko tenint a l'ex campió del món Sóc “Rei” Soliman en l'esdeveniment principal de Lliga de Campions de Boxa a ESPN and ESPN Deportes. La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. I/5 p.m. PT and features a middleweight showdown between hard-hitting Ievgen Khytrov i la de Califòrnia Pablo Méndez.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que és promogut per DiBella Entertainment, tenen un preu de $150, $75 i $45 No incloses les despeses i els impostos aplicables de servei i estan a la venda. Les butlletes estan disponibles a www.ticketmaster.com i www.foxwoods.com o visitant el Foxwoods’ Taquilla. Per comprar-los per trucada telefònica a Ticketmaster al (800) 745-3000.
Additional action inside the arena features local favorite Shelly Vincent (17-0, 1 KO) out of Providence in an eight-round featherweight fight against San Antonio’s Christina Ruiz (7-8-3, 4 KOs) and Connecticut’s Mykquan Williams (2-0, 2 KOs) facing Colorado’s Isaac Johnson (2-3) in a four-round welterweight attraction.
Rounding out the night of fights is the pro debut of Christopher Davis Fogg en un període de quatre assalts de pes mitjà.
A slick-boxer who fights out of Forestville, Maryland, Fox began 2016 by stopping veteran Milton Nunez in the fourth round of their January bout. The 24-year-old was victorious five times in 2015 and is unbeaten since turning pro in 2010. He will be opposed by Valenzuela who fights out of Santa Rosalia, Mexico and most recently knocked out Armando Corral in the second round.
Originally from Ukraine but now fighting out of Brooklyn, Golub has fought exclusively in the U.S. since turning pro and comes off of a hard fought stoppage victory over previously unbeaten Marlon Aguas in March. The 27-year-old southpaw has stopped his last five opponents inside of the distance. He takes on the 22-year-old Mexican Ortiz, who made his U.S. debut in September 2015.
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Els millors lluitadors de tots els temps de Connecticut & Foxwoods’ millors baralles

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PBC en ESPN & ESPN Deportes Doubleheader
Dijous, Juliol 21
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Mashantucket, Connecticut (Juliol 19, 2016) — És possible que Connecticut no tingui el mateix estatus que la ciutat de Nova York o Las Vegas pel que fa a ser una capital de lluita, però l'estat de nou moscada ha produït cinc membres del Saló de la Fama amb Foxwoods Resort Casino, situat a Mashantucket, Connecticut, acollint molts dels millors lluitadors i baralles de l'esport durant les dues últimes dècades.
La tradició continua Dijous, Juliol 21, com a aspirant de pes mitjà en ascens Sergi “El Tècnic” Derevyanchenko (8-0, 6 KOs) s'enfronta a l'antic campió del món Sóc “Rei” Soliman (44-13, 18 KOs) en l'esdeveniment principal a 10 assalts de Lliga de Campions de Boxa a ESPN & ESPN Esports.
La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. I/5 p.m. PT, i compta amb un enfrontament de 10 rondes de pes mitjà entre poderosos Ievgen Khytrov (13-0, 11 KOs) i la de Califòrnia Pablo Méndez (19-2-2, 9 KOs).
El millor boxejador de tots els temps de Connecticut és el difunt Willie “Will 'o the Wisp” Pep (229-11-1, 65 KOs), que va néixer a Middletown i va viure a Rocky Hill. Pep, que va lluitar professionalment entre ells 1940 i 1966, va ser un campió mundial de pes ploma dues vegades amb qui va tenir una rivalitat èpica De Sandy Saddler.
Altres membres del Saló de la Fama de Connecticut són campions mundials de pes pesat (1926-28)Gen “La marina lluitadora” Tunney (65-1-1, 48 KOs), de Greenwich, que va derrotar el llegendari Jack Dempsey dues vegades; Pes ploma mundial nascut a Ucraïna (1925) titular Louis “Nen” Kaplan (108-22-12, 72 KOs), de Meriden; campió mundial de pes semipesat (1933) “migdiada” Maxie Rosenbloom (222-42-31, 2 NC, 19 KOs), del pont de Leonard; titular mundial de pes semipesat (1926-27) Gat “Ulls brillants” Delaney (73-11-2, 43 KOs), que va néixer al Canadà però va viure a Bridgeport.
Al llarg de l'any, molts altres lluitadors de Connecticut han tingut un impacte en l'esport, inclòs el campió de pes ploma de l'NBA de Hartford Lluitant Battalino (57-26-3, 26 KOs), que va ser el primer campió del món en perdre el seu títol a l'escala, Hartford, dos vegades titular mundial de pes welter Marlon “Magic Man” Estornell (45-6-12, 27 KOs), Campió de pes mitjà júnior de l'AMB de Norwalk “Tremenda” Travis Simms (28-1, 21 KOs), El tres vegades campió mundial de pes semipesat de New Haven “Dolent” Txad Dawson (33-4, 18 KOs) i competidor mundial de pes welter Gaspar “L'indi” Ortega (131-29-6, 69 KOs), El número del món de Stamford. 1-classificat pes welter Chico Vejar (92-20-4, 43 KOs), i Bloomfield's 1996 Capità de l'equip olímpic dels EUA Lawrence d'Clay-Bey (21-3-1, 16 KOs).
El núm. 1 La lluita de Foxwoods de tots els temps, celebrada el mes d'abril 16, 2011, també va ser promogut per DiBella Entertainment, i va ser seleccionat com a 2011 Revista Ring i lluita de l'any BWAA. Campió defensor Andre Berto (27-0) i el retador Víctor Ortiz (28-2-2) lluitat per 12 rondes, cada un es deixa caure dues vegades, amb Ortiz guanyant una decisió molt lluitada (114-111, 114-112, 115-110) pel títol de pes welter del CMB.
Un segon lloc proper és el 2003 Lluita de l'any BWAA, en què futur membre del Saló de la FamaJames Toney (65-4-2) va guanyar una decisió de 12 rondes sobre el vigent campió de pes creuer de l'IBF Vassiliy Jirov. L'acció va començar dies abans a la roda de premsa prèvia a la baralla quan va esclatar una escaramuza quan les taules es van bolcar i es van llançar ulleres.. L'animositat va continuar entre els dos lluitadors i els seus respectius camps fins a la campana final. Prèviament invicte, Jirov (31-0) va començar ràpid però es va esvair, enganxant-se a la ronda final.
En 2004, El favorit de Nova Anglaterra De Scott “L'home de sorra” Pemberton, provinent de la propera New Bedford, Massachusetts, va estar involucrat en un gran 12º ronda, ven-des-enrere eliminatòria de sempre-dur Omar Sheika en una represa d'un sorteig anterior, per un títol regional de pes súper mitjà.
Altres dos N.E. Els favorits dels aficionats que van lluitar regularment a Foxwoods van ser diversos campions del món Vinny Pau (Pazienza durant la seva carrera de boxa), lluitant fora de Cranston, Rhode Island, i tota l'acció de New Bedford “Sucra” Ray Oliveira. La pau tenia un 13-3 disc a Foxwoods, destacat pel seu 1998 decisió acabada Glenwood Brown i la seva 50ºvictòria en la seva carrera contra la seva jubilació Tocker Pudwill a 2004. Oliveira era només 6-7-1 lluitant a Foxwoods, però no es va enfrontar més que ferro i sí que va derrotar a un campió del món, Vince Phillips, en les seves 2000 lluita sense títol que va produir el segon cop més total (2,989) gravat en aquell moment.
Els aficionats a la boxa brasiler sempre van sortir amb força quan era compatriota Acelino “Culata” Freitas va lluitar a Foxwoods, principalment a causa de la gran comunitat brasilera de Connecticut. Freitas hi va lluitar quatre vegades, tot en lluites de títols mundials lleugers, derrotantZahir Raheem i Artur Grigorian i la pèrdua de Juan Díaz i Diego Corrales.
Altres grans baralles a Foxwoods inclouen el futur campió mundial de pes mitjà Andy Leetornant a la vora de possiblement ser noquejat per aturar-se Craig McEwan al 10º assalt de la seva 2011 lluita, Carl Frochel dramàtic augment tardà 2009 per noquejarJermain Taylor (que anava molt per davant en els marcadors) al 12º ronda per al campionat de pes súper mitjà del CMB, Pernell Whitaker prenent una decisió propera deAndrei Pestryaev (115-113, 115-112, i 114-113) en les seves 1997 Eliminador de l'AMB (després va dictaminar una No Decisió a causa de la prova de drogues fallida de Whitaker), i Ike Quarteysuperant dos derrocaments per defensar amb èxit el seu títol de pes welter de l'AMB contraJosé Luis López a 1997 (Quartey va rebre originalment una victòria per decisió majoritària, però es va descobrir un error de puntuació i la lluita es va determinar amb un empat majoritari).
Dos dels millors boxejadors de la història de la boxa moderna, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. i Roy Jones, Jr., tots dos van lluitar a Foxwoods a 1998. En el seu 15º pro lluita, Mayweather va registrar un nocaut tècnic a la tercera ronda Miguel Melo, mentre que Jones va defensar amb èxit els seus títols de pes lleuger WBC/WBA amb a 10º-TKO ronda de Otis Grant. A la co-metratge Jones-Grant, Campió de pes lleuger de la FIB Shane Mosley va defensar amb èxit el seu títol Jesse James Leija, que no va poder contestar la campana per la 10º ronda.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que és promogut per DiBella Entertainment, tenen un preu de $150, $75 i $45, sense incloure càrrecs i impostos aplicables de servei, i estan a la venda. Les butlletes estan disponibles a www.ticketmaster.com i www.foxwoods.com o visitant el Foxwoods’ Taquilla. Per comprar-los per telèfon, trucar a Ticketmaster a (800) 745-3000.
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Unbeaten Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Meets Former World Champion Sam Soliman in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN Deportes Thursday, Juliol 21 from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut (8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT)

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Més! Undefeated Brawler Ievgen Khytrov Meets
Middleweight Contender Paul Mendez in Co-Main Event
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Mashantucket, Connecticut (Juny 27, 2016) – Rising middleweight contender Sergi “El Tècnic” Derevyanchenko (8-0, 6 KOs) s'enfrontarà a l'ex campió del món Sóc “Rei” Soliman (44-13, 18 KOs) en l'esdeveniment principal a 10 assalts de Lliga de Campions de Boxa a ESPN & ESPN Esports a Dijous, Juliol 21 des del Foxwoods Resort Casino en Mashantucket, Connecticut.
La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. I/5 p.m. PT and features a middleweight showdown between hard-hitting Ievgen Khytrov (13-0, 11 KOs) i la de Califòrnia Pablo Méndez (19-2-2, 9 KOs) en 10 rondes d'acció.
“I’m excited about this opportunity to headline against an experienced former champion,” va dir Derevyanchenko. “Soliman has accomplished a lot, but right now he is standing in the way of me being a world champion. You will see the best version of me on July 21 and I will show why I am a dangerous fighter in this division.”
“This is a crossroads fight so I am leaving nothing to chance and will do every bit of training needed to win this fight,” said Soliman. “We are both fighting for world title position and I know Sergiy will fight hard for this win. This all makes it a great contest.”
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que és promogut per DiBella Entertainment, tenen un preu de $150, $75 i $45 No incloses les despeses i els impostos aplicables de servei i estan a la venda. Les butlletes estan disponibles a www.ticketmaster.com i www.foxwoods.com o visitant el Foxwoods’ Taquilla. Per comprar-los per trucada telefònica a Ticketmaster al (800) 745-3000.
“En Juliol 21, PBC on ESPN will feature two Ukrainian amateur prodigies and former Olympians who are now tearing through the middleweight division,” va dir Lou DiBella, El president de DiBella Entertainment. “Sergiy Derevyanchenko, just eight fights into his pro career, will meet the experienced former champion Sam Soliman in a world title eliminator. The explosive Ievgen Khytrov, known as the ‘Ukranian Lion’, will open the telecast facing contender Paul Mendez in the toughest test of his career.”
“Foxwoods Resort Casino continues to offer the most compelling nationally-televised boxing events, featuring the very best fighters in the world,” va dir Felix Rappaport, President & CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. “For nearly 25 any, Foxwoods has been considered the ‘Fight Capital of the Northeast,’ and our Summer Boxing Series will only build upon that fact. In true Foxwoods fashion, boxing fans can expect non-stop action and excitement from the moment the bell rings.”
Un aficionat molt condecorat que va representar la seva Ucraïna natal a la 2008 Jocs Olímpics, Derevyanchenko now lives and trains in Brooklyn. The unbeaten 30-year-old defeated a slew of experienced contenders in 2015 amb victòries sobre Elvin Ayala, Alan Camp, Vladine Biosse and a thrilling third-round stoppage of Jessie Nicklow. El va començar 2016 by stopping Mike Guy in March and will look to keep that momentum going on Juliol 21.
An experienced fighter who was once a kickboxing champion, Soliman won his middleweight world title in 2014 when he defeated Felix Sturm in Germany. Representing Melbourne, Austràlia, Soliman owns a victory over former world champion Sakio Bika in addition to triumphs over veterans Enrique Ornelas, Les Sherrington, Giovanni Lorenzo and Sean Sulivan.
Another Olympian who represented his native Ukraine, Khytrov also won an Amatuer World Championship before turning pro in 2013. Des de llavors, the 27-year-old has dominated on his way to stopping contenders Josh Luteran and Nick Brinson in addition to previously unbeaten fighters Maurice Louishomme and Aaron Coley. Now training out of Brooklyn, his last outing saw him dominate Kenneth McNeil in his first 10-round bout.
Fighting out of Delano, Qualif., Mendez is undefeated in his last 15 bouts including four victories in 2015. Un professional des 2009, the 27-year-old will be making his east coast debut on Juliol 21 after stopping Andrik Saralegui in August and defeating veteran David Alonso Lopez.
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LEO SANTA CRUZ RESERVA EL TÍTOL MUNDIAL WBA PLOMA AMB GUANYA TKO A LA CINQUENA RONDA SOBRE KIKO MARTINEZ

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HUGO RUIZ RECUPERA WBC SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT TÍTOL MUNDIAL AMB DEVASTADOR KO DE PRIMERA RONDA SOBRE JULIO CEJA
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ANAHEIM, Califòrnia. (Febrer. 27, 2016) – Lleó “El Terratrèmol” Santa Creu va defensar el seu campionat mundial de pes ploma de l'AMB de manera convincent en dissabte nit, tombant Kiko “Sensació” Martínez dues vegades a la primera ronda, després, acabant-ho amb una pluja de cops de puny quan es va convocar la baralla 2:09 a la cinquena ronda a la prova principal d'a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doble capçalera a Honda Center a Anaheim, Califòrnia.
En la baralla co-estel·lar en TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ, 29-anys d'edat Hugo Ruiz (36-3, 31 KOs), Els Mochis, Sinaloa, Mèxic, va recuperar el seu títol mundial de pes súper gallo del CMB amb una derrota primerenca devastadora amb només 51 segons en la lluita de 12 rondes contra un jove de 23 anys Juliol Cella (30-2, 27 KOs) d'Atizapan de Saragossa, Mèxic, en una represa molt esperada de la seva lluita d'agost guanyada per Ceja.
Lluitant just 10 milles a l'oest de la seva ciutat natal de La Habra i abans 7,780 aficionats entusiastes, la Santa Cruz, de 27 anys (32-0-1, 18 KOs) va continuar establint-se com el rei del sud de Califòrnia mentre castigava el joc Martínez, de 29 anys. (35-7, 26 KOs) d'Alacant, València, Espanya, amb 570 cops totals en només cinc rondes. Hi havia 1,038 cops totals llançats durant la baralla.
“Als fans els encanta quan dos lluitadors van cara a cara,” Santa Cruz va dir a SHOWTIME's Jim Gray després de la lluita. “Volia fer una gran lluita als aficionats. Sabia que podia fer-li mal amb la mà dreta. És un lluitador i quan l'han assolit, ell tornarà. A la cinquena ronda vaig saber que havia d'acabar amb ell i ho vaig fer.”
Santa Creu va continuar, “Vam anar cara a cara des del principi. Ell estava llançant bons cops de puny jo estava llançant bons cops de puny i a la gent li encantava. Llavors el meu pare em va dir que frenés i fos més intel·ligent, així que vam començar a boxar.”
Santa Cruz no va perdre el temps agafant el avantatge quan va sonar la campana d'obertura. Va noquear a Martínez dues vegades a la primera ronda; el primer just 23 segons en la lluita i el segon en una mà dreta devastadora als dos minuts de la ronda, provocant un locutor de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Mauro Ranallo dir-ho a un analista expert En Bernstein: “És possible que puguem arribar a Disneyland abans del final de la nit.”
Martínez va caure en un solc a la tercera i quarta ronda, però va tenir problemes dos minuts després de la cinquena ronda quan Santa Cruz el tenia contra les cordes connectant-se en nombrosos cops al cos., uppercuts i combinacions davant l'àrbitre Raul Caiz Sr. va assenyalar el final de la lluita per la segona defensa consecutiva del títol mundial de Santa Cruz al sud de Califòrnia.
Martínez va dir que Santa Creu, “va començar a moure's molt i va trencar la meva estratègia i va lluitar una gran lluita. A la segona volta vaig anar cada cop més fluix i començava a sentir-me molt millor.
“Era com un toro que avançava molt fort,” Santa Cruz va afegir. “Sens dubte ha estat un dels lluitadors més forts amb els quals he estat al ring fins ara.
“Cap al final vaig dir, 'això és, aquesta és la meva oportunitat de derrocar-lo. Si no l'acabo aquí mateix, farà que sigui una lluita molt dura.’ Així que vaig dir que hi anava amb tot i, per sort, va sortir com ho va fer.”
Santa Creu, fent la seva segona defensa després d'aconseguir el títol mundial Abner Mars torna a l'agost, va dir algun dia que vol batre els rècords de la majoria de cops llançats en una baralla. “Volia llançar tants cops com pogués perquè els aficionats poguessin tenir un bon espectacle.”
Santa Cruz ara està mirant un futur possible enfrontament amb el campió del món de 122 lliures de l'IBF Carl Frampton a 126 lliures o Gary Russell. “Estic a favor de qualsevol,” ell va dir. “Vull la represa amb (Abner) Mares. Des que va guanyar Frampton, si està preparat per pujar de pes, Estic preparat per a ell. El desafio a lluitar sempre que estigui preparat.”
En una represa del títol mundial de pes súper gallo WBC que va perdre l'agost passat, el nou campió de 122 lliures Ruiz va millorar el seu registre 5-0 en les represes (amb cinc knockouts) mentre va lliurar un impressionant nocaut a la primera ronda contra Ceja, que es va lesionar el turmell dret en una potent neteja justa pocs segons de la lluita enviant-lo a la lona.
Ceja es va aixecar a poc a poc però va ser colpejat amb una fúria de cops de puny i va tornar a noquejar amb just 51 segons després de la lluita que va acabar amb l'afer.
“Estava molt preparat per noquejar-lo, però estava preparat per anar-hi 12 rondes aquesta nit també si hagués de fer-ho,” va dir Ruiz, que estava plorós i emocionat després de la victòria. “Vaig estar content de noquejar-lo a la primera ronda. Estic buscant els millors lluitadors i els millors diners que hi ha.”
Va dir l'analista de SHOWTIME Paulie Malignaggi: “Mai he vist un KO de primera ronda que aviat en una lluita d'aquesta importància.” S'ha afegit Bernstein de SHOWTIME: “La mà dreta va ser l'arma escollida per Ruiz, i va fer la feina. Quin moment de redempció per a Ruiz!”
Cella, que va vèncer a Ruiz en un nocaut a la cinquena ronda l'agost passat per guanyar el títol mundial, es va fer mal des de la primera sèrie de cops de puny de Ruiz i mai es va recuperar a la intensa primera ronda.
Ceja va ser traslladat al proper hospital de la UC Irvine i se li va diagnosticar una fractura al turmell dret.
“Vaig veure que es va fer mal amb el primer cop de puny i vaig veure que la cama es trontollava i així vaig dir, ‘Acabem’,” Ruiz va dir. “I ho vaig fer en aquella ronda.”
Més d'hora Dissabte de Manchester, Anglaterra, a SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNACIONAL, Campió del món IBF de 122 lliures Carl Frampton va unificar la divisió de pes súper gallo amb una victòria per decisió dividida sobre el titular de l'AMB De Scott Quigg.
L'esperat enfrontament de campions invictes va començar lent i tàctic, però Frampton nadiu de Belfast (22-0, 14 KOs) es va establir com l'agressor i va treballar el seu jab per embutxacar les primeres rondes. Quigg no va cobrar vida fins després del setè, quan l'entrenador Joe Gallagher va advertir a la seva acusació que probablement estava malament als jutges’ quadres de comandament.
QUIGG (31-1-2) va colpejar el cos i va ser l'agressor en les vuitenes rondes 11, però era poc, massa tard per a Lancashire, nadiu d'Anglaterra. Frampton va guanyar el 12º i va marxar el campió unificat per unes quantes de 115-113 per Quigg, però 116-112 dues vegades per Frampton.
La doble cartellera de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING aquesta setmana serà retransmès de la següent manera:
Dia Canal
Demà, Diumenge, Febrer. 28, 3 a.m. I/12 a.m. PT MOSTRA EXTREM
Demà, Diumenge, Febrer. 28, 9 soc ET/PT HORA D'ESPECTACLE
Dilluns, Febrer. 29, 10 p.m. I/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME
Dissabte de Telecast de dues lluites estarà disponible a Showtime On Demand demà, Diumenge, Febrer. 28.
Brian Custer va acollir l'emissió de SHOWTIME, amb Mauro Ranallo convocant l'acció, Analista del Saló de la Fama En Bernstein i excampió del món dues vegades Paulie Malignaggicomentari i Jim Gray la presentació d'informes. En la transmissió simultània espanyol, Alejandro Lluna anomenat cop a cop i excampió del món Raúl Márquez va servir de comentarista de color. El productor executiu de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING va ser David Dinkins Jr.. amb Bob Dunphy dirigent.
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Santa Creu vs. Martínez, va ser un combat de 12 rondes pel títol de pes ploma de l'AMB de Santa Cruz que va tenir lloc dissabte, Febrer. 27 al Honda Center d'Anaheim, Qualif., promogut per TGB Promotions en associació amb Sampson Boxing Promotions i patrocinat per Corona. En la baralla co-estel·lar, Julio Ceja i Hugo Ruiz es van trobar en una represa pel títol mundial de pes súper gallo pel cinturó del CMB. La retransmissió de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING es va emetre en directe a SHOWTIME (10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT) i estava disponible en castellà mitjançant Programació d'àudio secundari (SAP).
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LEO SANTA CREU VS. KIKO MARTINEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR THEIR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY AT THE HONDA CENTER

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ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Febrer 25, 2016) - Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzi Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez va anar cara a cara Dijous at the final press conference before their featherweight world title showdown on Saturday, Febrer. 27 en viu per SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT) del Honda Center d'Anaheim, Califòrnia.

 

També hi van assistir Dijous van ser Juliol Cella i Hugo Ruiz, who will enter the ring in a super bantamweight world title rematch as part of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT.

 

The previously announced opening bout between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 KOs) and Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 KOs) has been cancelled due to Rivas being unable to pass a mandatory eye-exam.

 

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, which is promoted by TGB promotions, tenen un preu de $27, $54, $104 i $199 i ja estan a la venda via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, trucant 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.

 

All of the televised fighters in the now doubleheader have promised to live up to their all-action styles and will provide great drama for fans en dissabte night at Honda Center. Santa Cruz will be making the first defense of his featherweight world title while Ceja puts his 122-pound title on the line after earning the vacant belt with a fifth round stoppage of Ruiz in an exciting back-and-forth fight in August.

 

Això és el que els combatents havien de dir Dijous:

 

LEO SANTA CREU

 

“Headlining a televised card has been my childhood dream. I could have never imagined I was going to get this far. And Here I am, on my second main event, defending my title on a premium network. I’m so psyched. I cannot believe it.

 

“The first time I put the gloves on, I knew that I had found my craft, and I also knew that it was not going to be an easy road. I knew that I had to work hard to become a champion. Així, I trained the hardest and I fought the hardest, and with my father by my side I got here, where I’m at today. I owe him everything.

 

“I remember watching all the great Mexican Champions and day dreaming about being like them one day. It felt unreachable. I thought it was impossible to get where they were. But I worked hard, really hard from the beginning.

 

“The most important thing is that the fans leave happy and get their money’s worth. I’m glad that Kiko has come prepared because we’re ready for a great fight.

 

“People are saying that I should walk through Kiko Martinez, but I don’t listen to that. I look at Kiko the same way I look at any other opponent. When we step inside the ring, we are equals.

 

“At the end of the day, the winner will be the fighter who has prepared more and who has imposed his will on the other man.

 

 

KIKO MARTINEZ

 

“I have faced much stronger boxers than Leo and come Dissabte, all of those who did bet on me for this fight, I am going to make you a lot of money.

 

“I am excited and proud to know that Sergio Martinez will be present en dissabte supporting me. His guidance and presence

 

“My trainer could not be here, but we have not taken one day off in training camp and I have been pushed to my limit to prepare me for this fight. I’m thankful to Robert Garcia for being in my corner en dissabte.

 

“I know this is a great opportunity to fight Leo Santa Cruz and I will make the most of it. I’m going to leave everything inside the ring so that the fight fans enjoy a great championship matchup.

 

“I feel that Leo Santa Cruz is a great fighter, he has beat some incredible fighters. He’s a great athlete and boxer. Sometimes people will try to make him out to be more than he actually is but they are mistaken with what they see in me. I am not to be mistaken as the underdog here.

 

 

JULIO CEJA

 

“As Hugo mentioned, we have both trained even harder than last time and we’re more prepared physically and mentally.

 

“I’m going to give everybody a great fight just like last time. I’m walking into the ring knowing my opponent very well. We’ve been to war. I know what to expect from him. I know about his punch and I know how to counter it.

 

“I’m going to be alert and ready. I’ll be a little more intelligent, because I know that he’s coming well prepared and he’s coming for the world title, but he’s not going to get it.

“There are going to be no surprises in this fight. Hugo Ruiz said that he was training harder this time. But I am too. I’ve trained very hard.

 

“The key for me to win this fight is to keep my hands up and to not give him one inch. I cannot be careless. I’ll be strategic and use my wisdom. I cannot come in with my hands down because I know I’ll pay for it. But nothing to worry about, we have rectified those issues in training camp. Estic a punt. He’s not taking my belt away from me.

 

“I’m glad that he says he is better prepared this time because I am better than ever. My team has been instrumental in preparing me for this matchup.

 

“The winner will be the man who is more prepared physically and mentally. But the real winner will be the fans at Honda Center because this is an amazing card and we’re going to put on an amazing fight.”

 

 

HUGO RUIZ

 

“If you liked the first fight between us, then you are going to love this one.

 

“I’m excited to be fighting once again in Southern California. I’ve trained very hard and I have prepared myself for this world title opportunity.

 

“I’m looking forward to putting on a grand show for all my fans en dissabte nit ".

 

 

JOSE SANTA CREU, Santa Cruz’ Father & Entrenador

 

“I hear Kiko has a great trainer on his corner. Robert Garcia is really good, but I have news for Kiko, his trainer is not going to fight for him.

“Once a fighter steps into the ring, he’s alone in there. There are no trainers and no great promoters that can fight for him.”

 

“Kiko speaks about this prestigious trainer and thinks that by mentioning him, he is going to intimidate us. He has something else coming. The trainer won’t fight for Kiko. Roberto Garcia has trained my son and knows Leo very well but that does not give Kiko the upper hand.”

 

TOM BROWN, Head of TGB Promotions

 

“Southern California favorite Leo Santa Cruz returns to bring his action style to the ring. He will be opposed by a tough former world champion in Kiko Martinez who is sure to make this a tremendous fight.

 

“The first fight between Ceja and Ruiz was a true back and forth war. Should this pick up right where it left off, we will have a great fight to start the telecast.

 

“I’m looking forward to a great night en dissabte night in front of the fantastic Southern California boxing fans.”

 

 

TIM RYAN, CEO & President of Honda Center

 

“I’m so thankful to everyone for helping to bring boxing back to Orange County. It’s hard to believe that Julio Cesar Chavez fought here in 1996, because it seems like yesterday.

 

“We have a great arena and a great fan base that loves boxing here in Orange County. la targeta en dissabte is wonderful. I know these guys will be ready and I’m looking forward to an action-packed night on the 27º.

 

Chris DeBlasio, Vicepresident, Sports Communication Showtime Networks

 

“This is a fight fan’s fight card and we are looking forward to some explosive action. I think everyone knows that the lighter weight classes, especially at the championship level, produce exciting fights. My favorite examples include the epic series between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez, which are available on SHOWTIME platforms and should wet your appetite for what we will see en dissabte nit ".

 

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KIKO MARTINEZ, JULIO CEJA & GERALD WASHINGTON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR THIS SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADER Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT “

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LOS ANGELES (Febrer. 24, 2016) – L'ex campió del món Kiko “Sensacion” Martínez (35-6-0, 26 KOs) participated in a media workout Wednesday at the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles as he prepares to face undefeated WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Creu (31-0-1, 17 KOs) en dissabte, Febrer. 27 en viu per SHOWTIME® (7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. I) del Honda Center d'Anaheim, Califòrnia.
In the co-feature Mexican warrior Julio Ceja (30-1, 27 KOs) meets Hugo Ruiz 35-3, 31 KOs) in a long-awaited Super Bantamweight World Title rematch and undefeated heavyweight Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 KOs) will face unbeaten Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 KOs). Both Ceja and Washington joined Martinez to give the media a preview of what’s to come en dissabte.
Martinez spoke about the adjustments he’s made as his trainer Gabriel Sarmiento was unable to obtain a Visa in time to travel to the United States and will not be able to serve in his corner come Dissabte. Martinez is confident that renowned Southern California trainer Robert García will be able to lead him to a world title en dissabtenit.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, which is promoted by TGB promotions, tenen un preu de $27, $54, $104 i $199 i ja estan a la venda via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, trucant 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.
Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimecres:
KIKO MARTINEZ
“I’m very happy to have Robert Garcia in my corner. He has led so many fighters to world titles. I’m excited and I’m anxious to get things going. I’m ready to collaborate and I think we’ll do great things Dissabte.
“The people who doubt that I will take this title only make me stronger and more dangerous.
“Training camp has been extremely tough with lots of demands due to facing a champion like Leo Santa Cruz because he’s an excellent boxer who I admire. I have completely devoted myself to training for this fight.
“En dissabte everyone will get to see the best Kiko Martinez. I am going to be bringing the pressure and giving you all a great fight with power punches to disarm Santa Cruz and take the title.
“I hope that fans will change their mindset of seeing me as the underdog and support me because I am here to show something else.
“I am very happy to be here and have the opportunity to fight in the United States again.
“I love this California weather, it reminds me of the weather of El Canario where I was training and I am feeling great.
“Estic a punt. Now all there is left is to wait. We’ve got the weigh-in ahead of us and I’ve already made weight. I will be working up a sweat just to remain active and distracted because I am ready to jump in the ring and start the best fight of my life.
“I have won a world title in the United States and became a world champ here and I am expecting to become the world champ here once again. That fight was how I became known here, now this fight will be the biggest fight of my career.
“I’ve been studying [Santa Creu] for quite some time now, since I’ve been waiting to fight him previously, now it has come to this point in this time of my life. I have grown and learned so much since then that I truly feel that I have learned from my mistakes and grown to the best of my life yet.”
“per sort [trainer Gabriel Sarmiento] has been training me up until this point. We’re on the same team and we have each other’s backs and he is still fully supportive. I have him in my heart and I know that he will be supporting me all the way.
“I am not worried about what anyone is saying. All I want is to get in the ring comeDissabte and demonstrate that Leo and I will put on a huge fight and the audience will not be bored for a single minute.”
JULIO CEJA
“We have had a long and very intense camp. We are prepared and know what is on the line here because we know that Hugo comes at it with everything he’s got. This is a prestigious opportunity that I have been presented with and we can forecast that it will be an all-or-nothing fight.
“This will be a toe-to-toe fight because we both know each other’s strengths and having fought before we know this rematch will be explosive.
“From the second we knew there would be a rematch, we immediately started training. We knew going in to this again that it will be a tough fight and this one will be better than the first. It will be more dangerous and more of a fight than the last because of what the rematch represents.
“I have trained very hard because I know what is on the line and I am not going to allow Ruiz to take that title from be so easily. It is going to be an all-out battle.
“Hugo has reach and height on me but all I know is that once I hear that bell, none of that matters. There’s a reason why they call me the champ and I am confident in my skill to show that.
“I am looking to show up and give the fans an entertaining show. I will be looking for a fight all throughout and keep it exciting for the fans who are coming out to see a good fight.
“I devoted my life to becoming the champion and my life dream was always to be a champ, so this is something that I will fight to the end for.
“I became a champ here in the United States and now that I am blessed with the opportunity to get a rematch here. I’m ready to take full advantage of this chance to give it 100 per cent.”
Gerald Washington
“I grew up boxing and boxing was always my passion as a kid. I used to go to the local Boys & Girls Club as a kid and I’ve been in love with it since. It’s always been a part of me and I’m glad I can do it again and take over this division.
“There are lot’s similarities in football and boxing. You watch film, break your opponent down. We take everything from sparring and practice and take them out to the game.
“Això serà una gran baralla. It’s always a good battle when you have two undefeated fighters. It’s going to be a night full of action. I look forward to the action. I love stepping up and facing top-flight competition.
“Rivas has an extensive amateur background. Ell és un gran, strong guy who likes the knockout. He’s going to go for it. I’m prepared for a fight like that. I know the pressure is coming. We’ve worked hard since my last fight.
“The jab is the key for everything. It opens up all the other shots and keeps the opponent off balance. I’m going to hammer him with it. It’s a major tool.
“It’s a great honor to be fighting here in Los Angeles. My whole life has taken place in this state and everyone who has supported me is coming together en dissabte to see it all in action.
“Heavyweight boxing is always exciting. We’re the hardest hitters in the game. I can’t wait to show everyone the hard work I’ve put in and give a great performance.
“I’m going to be smart and disciplined in the ring. But you also have to have a strong will and have the determination to keep moving forward. You have to step to the guy and apply the pressure.
“My height and reach is always to my advantage but it’s not that. It’s the legs, the mind, the combinations. It’s everything.
“You will see a smart and aggressive style from me en dissabte and I’m going to take that into the next level of my career.”
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Santa Creu vs. Martínez, a 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Febrer. 27 al Honda Center d'Anaheim, Qualif., is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions. En la baralla co-estel·lar, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz will meet in super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, Gerald Washington will face Oscar Rivas in a 10-round heavyweight bout. The tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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LEO SANTA CREU CITES DE MITJANS D'ENTRENAMENT & FOTOS

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ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Febrer 18, 2016) – Campió mundial de pes pesat invicte Lleó “El Terratrèmol” Santa Creu held an open media workout Thursday at Who’s Next Boxing Academy in La Puente, Qualif., as he prepares for his first title defense against Kiko “Sensacidesn” Martínez Dissabte, Febrer 27 viureTEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ del Honda Center d'Anaheim, Califòrnia.
Santa Creu vs. Martinez headlines a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader that features Mexican warriors Juliol Cella i Hugo Ruiz meeting in an awaited super bantamweight world title rematch plus heavyweights Gerald “El Gall Negre” Washington i Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas will put their unblemished records on the line in a 10-round matchup. The action begins at 10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT.

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Santa Cruz worked out alongside his father and trainer, José Santa Creu, for the media in attendance and spoke about his upcoming bout and more. The workout also featured a surprise performance from Martin Castillo and a five-piece band that included a tuba and an accordion. Santa Cruz jumped rope and went through drills while traditional Mexican folk music called Corrido filled the Southern California gym.
Here is what Santa Cruz and his father had to say Thursday:
LEO SANTA CREU
“I always train to make a statement. I want to go out there and show everyone that I’m really good and I deserve to be considered one of the best.
“I fight for my family. Since I was small, this is what I’ve wanted to do to help my family. I wanted to work hard and give my family a better future.
“Martinez is a strong fighter who comes forward and always puts pressure on you. He never backs down and always comes to fight. That’s what we like about this matchup — it makes for a more intense fight.
“We’re going to give the fans an entertaining show. The fans are the ones who are going to win at the end of the night. I’m going to go out there and try to knock him out by the end of the third round.
“I think he’s going to be the aggressor because he’s shorter and has to fight that way. But I’m going to go forward and be the aggressor too. If that’s not working, I’ll box him. We’re going to do what we need to do to win the fight.
“I see Carl Frampton vs. Scott Quigg as a 50-50 lluita. It’s a tough fight for both of them. I think whoever catches the other guy first will get the victory. They both can hit and they both have great skills. It could go either way.
“It’s a very interesting fight between Frampton and Quigg. They’ve both been possible opponents for me and I hope that I do well that night and face the winner of that fight. No m'importa qui és, I want to fight them.
“I’m willing to fight whoever. I want the winner of Frampton-Quigg. If not then Lee Selby, Gary Russell Jr., Jesus Cuellar or anyone in the division. Hopefully next it will be one of those fighters.
“My fighting style is to always go forward and throw a lot of punches. I just want to entertain the fans. I fight for them and I try to send them home happy. I want to go in there and fight in a war.
“I’m going to fight all of the top guys. I’m still young and I know if I keep working hard and taking care of the guy in front of me, I’ll get all of those fights.
“We’re working on our distance and learning new things every day in camp. I don’t want to change too much, since I’m undefeated. I’m going to be prepared mentally and physically to get the win.
“We’re working hard all the time. We know what we have to do in the ring to win the fight. My last fight our strategy was to brawl but we adjusted it and moved more and we were able to get the victory.
On his recent foray into boxing promotion: “Being a promoter is difficult. It’s very hard. You’re always busy, so right now I’m focused on my boxing career. I’m letting my brothers and my family take care of it now. I’m not there 100 percent yet but I like to give my opinion. It’s something I’d like to do after I retire.”
JOSE SANTA CREU
“Leo is very well prepared as he always is. Sempre ens entrenem 100 percent and we are ready.
“The team is ready to fight. We have one week left to rest and put some finishing touches on this camp.
“We’re going to fight Martinez with our style. We’re going to do whatever we need to do to win the fight. Leo is going to take the fight to him and try to counteract whatever style Martinez brings.
“Serà una bona baralla. Whichever style Martinez brings, we’re going to out-maneuver him and make it a good fight. I see Leo winning a decision at least if not a knockout.”

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CONFIDENT, POWER-PUNCHING KIKO MARTINEZ PREDICTS UPSET VICTORY, SAYS WRITING HIM OFF AGAINST CHAMP LEO SANTA CRUZ IS “MAJOR MISTAKE”

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ANAHEIM, Califòrnia. (Febrer. 16, 2016) – Spain’s Kiko “Sensación” Martinez is a soft-spoken, hard-hitting former IBF Super Bantamweight World Champion and a three-time European champion at 122 lliura. He’s a come-forward, comes-to-win, aggressive-minded slugger who makes for exciting fights and has been in with excellent opposition.

 

The ultimate road warrior, the 5-foot-5, 29-year-old Martinez has fought more than one-third of his fights outside his native Spain, where he has tussled 26 vegades. He’s also fought four times in Ireland, three times in England, three times in Northern Ireland and one time each in Japan, Argentina, France and South Africa.

 

So don’t expect Martinez (35-6, 26 KOs) to be in awe of the surroundings in his second start in the United States when he challenges unbeaten, defending featherweight world champion Leo Santa Creu (31-0-1, 17 KOs) a Dissabte, Febrer. 27, en l'esdeveniment principal d'una SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING triple en viu en TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ (10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT) del Honda Center d'Anaheim, Califòrnia.

 

Martinez won his U.S. debut and the IBF 122-pound crown with a sixth-round TKO overJhonatan Romero a l'agost. 17, 2013. “That was a great night for me,’’ Martinez said. “I’m confident of another great performance on Feb. 27.''

 

A winner of three in a row in his homeland, including a fourth-round TKO over Miguel Gonzalez últim Desembre. 12, Martinez aims to make amends after losing three high-profile fights in recent years to super bantamweight world champions – twice to Carl Frampton(FIB) and once to De Scott Quigg (AMB).

 

Martinez gets an opportunity against Santa Cruz in a fight he never saw coming.

 

“I’m thrilled to be fighting Leo Santa Cruz, but getting this fight was a total surprise because I already had a fight scheduled,’’ said Martinez, who trains at his friend and manager, antic campió mundial de pes súper mitjà Sergio Martinez’ gym in Spain. “I had been scheduled to fight for the European title. When this opportunity came up, I decided to give up the European title to come to America.

 

“I was very happy and very emotional when I heard about this fight. It was one of the best days of my life when I agreed to fight Santa Cruz. Ara, more boxing fans will get to see me. I will not take one step back. I will come forward the whole fight.

 

“I’m thankful to SHOWTIME and I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a huge fight in the United States and a great opportunity. Some people don’t think I can fight because I lost to those guys [Frampton and Quigg], but they are wrong. I am as determined as ever. I’m going to fight a great fight and come out with a victory.’’

 

While respectful of the champion, Martinez is no stranger to fighting on foreign soil and is poised to pull off a stunner.

 

“I will surprise many people who don’t believe in me,'', Va dir. “I’m working so hard for this fight. People doubting me has me even more motivated. They will see on Feb. 27 and everyone will change their minds.

 

“I love fighting in my opponent’s backyard. That is not a problem for me at all. People who know boxing know I will give everything to this sport. I want to give great shows and entertain people. I’m coming forward and throwing punches and I don’t give up.

 

“I’m going to give 100 percent and it’s going to be a tremendous fight. I have a ton of respect for Leo Santa Cruz. He’s a world champion and a great fighter who’s clearly one of the very best featherweights in the world and a Top 10 lliura-per-lliura. I am very conscious of that point.

 

“Leo and I are true warriors so this will be a brutal war. But I have what it takes. I’ve been working very hard with my longtime trainer, Gaby Sarmiento, and I will be victorious.’’

 

A lifelong resident of Spain, Martinez was born in Granada, Espanya, and resides in Alicante. He has two sisters and two brothers but is the only one in the family who boxes professionally. He turned to boxing as a young teenager.

 

“I started in boxing because when I was about 13 I was smaller and other kids bullied me all the time. So I began looking for a way to learn to defend myself,'', Va dir. “Once I decided to start boxing and dedicated myself to it I fell in love with the sport.’’

 

Com amateur, Martinez went 47-2 and won a Spanish national amateur championship, but he had no international amateur experience. “I had a good amateur career but never thought about the Olympics,'', Va dir. “My mind was always on being a pro fighter.’’

 

A dangerous puncher who’s at his best when he pressures his opponents and wears them down, Martinez turned pro in June 2004. He was victorious in his initial 17 baralles, winning all but three by knockout.

 

Martinez met Sergio Martinez [no relation] about nine years ago. “I met Sergio in the gym in Spain that he used to train himself in and we became good friends. When I started boxing I looked up to Juli Cèsar Chavez and I am now a big fan of Marcos Maidana. I like to fight like him.

 

“But I’ve always had a special relationship with Sergio, who inspired me because he came from poverty like me. He has taught me so much. It’s like looking into a mirror because he knows where I came from. He’s taught me so much inside and outside the ring. We were very poor growing up and my father worked very hard.’’

 

Si triomfal, Kiko Martinez says “I would like to stay at this weight because I feel much stronger. But I would definitely love a rematch with Frampton or Quigg.’’

 

Regarding the Frampton-Quigg 122-pound world title unification that also takes place onFebrer. 27 (a Manchester, Anglaterra, viure SHOWTIME EXTREME®), Martinez didn’t hesitate when picking a winner.

 

“Frampton will win against Quigg,’’ Martinez said. “He’s the more complete boxer. He is stronger as well.”

 

Al Febrer. 27 co-feature on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, hard-hitting Mexican warriors Juliol Cella (30-1, 27 KOs) i Hugo Ruiz (35-3, 31 KOs) will box in a rematch of an exciting, two-way slugfest for the WBC 122-pound world title that Ceja won from Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August

 

Rounding out the televised tripleheader is a 10-round fight between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 KOs) of Vallejo, Qualif., and Montreal-based Colombian Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 KOs).

 

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per Promocions TGB, tenen un preu de $27, $54, $104 i $199 i ja estan a la venda via ticketmaster.com, Punts de venda al detall de Ticketmaster o trucant 800-745-3000. Les entrades també estan disponibles a la taquilla del Honda Center.

 

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