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Is-Sala tal-Famu Manny Pacquiao waqqfet biex terġa 'tiġri l-istorja dan is-Sibt filgħaxija – Il-luminarji tal-boksing jaqsmu "Mumenti Manny" favoriti & Preview Pacquiao vs.. Barrios showdown qabel il-lejl studded stilla

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IkklikkjaHERE biex taraIngwanti barra: Pacquiao vs.. Distretti

Las Vegas - Lulju 15, 2025 -Il-Ġlieda tal-Filippini, champion tad-dinja bi tmien diviżjonijiet u mix-xahar li għadda, Inductee fis-Sala tal-Eroj tal-Boxing Internazzjonali. Filwaqt li jidher qisu l-ikbar mill-ħajjaManny "Pacman" Pacquiaowettaq dak kollu li tista 'fl-isport, Huwa seta 'jżid kapitlu ieħor mal-wirt storiku tiegħu dan is-Sibt, Lulju 19 Meta jikkontesta l-WBC Welterweight Champion tad-DinjaMario "El Azteca" BarriosFl-avveniment ewlieni ta 'avveniment PBC Pay-Per-View fuq Video Prime mill-MGM Grand Garden Arena f'Las Vegas.

Minbarra li sar l-ewwel ġellied li wettaq il-proeza inkomprensibbli tar-rebħ ta 'titlu dinji wara induzzjoni tas-Sala tal-Eroj, Pacquiao jista 'jkisser ir-rekord tiegħu stess bħala l-eqdem champion tad-dinja tal-welterweight fl-istorja jekk jieħu ċ-ċinturin tal-WBC minn Barrios. Pacquiao oriġinarjament waqqaf il-marka f'Lulju 2019, Hekk kif għeleb lill-Keith Thurman li qabel kien mingħajr telfa ta '40 sena. F’era li rajna superstars fl-40 tagħhom bħal Tom Brady u LeBron James ikomplu jisbqu fl-ogħla livelli, Pacquiao qiegħed jerġa 'jipprova li huwa atleta ġenerazzjonali li jittraxxendi l-isport.

Pacquiao se jirritorna fiċ-ċirku f'post li huwa għamel tiegħu, L-Arena tal-Ġnien Grand tal-MGM f'Las Vegas, Il-Kapitali tal-Ġlieda tad-Dinja, Hekk kif jagħmel tiegħu 16^th dehra fil-post, Aktar minn kull ġellied fl-istorja konsiderevoli tal-post. Ma 'tiegħu 15^th Avveniment Prinċipali f'Lulju 19, Huwa jorbot il-marka stabbilita mill-leġġenda sħabu Floyd Mayweather fil-post, u biss traċċi mayweather f'rebħiet totali fl-arena (15-10). Iż-żewġ greats tal-ħin kollu marbuta b'mod indirettament huma wkoll marbuta għall-aktar ġlied tat-titlu f'MGM Grand 12 kull wieħed.

Fuq Lulju 19, Pacquiao se jkun qed jiffaċċja lil foe ma 'wirt familjari tal-ġlied fil-barrios Messikani-Amerikani, Hekk kif Pacquiao għeleb lil min hu l-aħjar tal-Messiku matul il-karriera tiegħu. Mis-sena 2003, Pacquiao għeleb 12 Ġellieda Messikani jew Messikani-Amerikani inklużi leġġendi bħal Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera u Antonio Margarito. Dawn it-trijonfi jinkludu wħud mir-rebħiet l-iktar notevoli ta 'Pacquiao u għenuh jaqla' l-attenzjoni u l-adorazzjoni tal-fanbase Messikana Rabid tal-Boxing.

Waqt li racking dawn il-kisbiet kollha, Pacquiao kiseb rispett minn firxa wiesgħa ta 'luminarji tal-boksing li qasmu l-mumenti favoriti tagħhom "Manny" qabel il-Lulju 19 avveniment. Fost dawk li tkellmu dwar Pacquiao kienu l-ex avversarji Thurman u Barrera, Kif ukoll l-eks sieħeb sparring u ċ-ċampjin tal-welterweight Shawn Porter.

"Qatt ma kien madwar mument għalija meta niġu għal Manny Pacquiao,”Qal Thurman. "Il-mument favorit tiegħi huwa kull darba li jkun imfakkar minn dawk it-tmien punch combos. Ma 'avversarju fuq il-ħbula, Kompetizzjoni ta 'klassi dinjija, U hu biss iqabbad tmien sett. Ġara ħafna drabi, Imma kull darba li rajtha, Qiegħed ftit ferħ f'qalbi. "

“Għandi żewġ mumenti favoriti ta’ Manny, L-ewwel huwa meta għeleb lil Oscar de la Hoya, għax ħsibt li kien impossibbli,"Said Barrera. "Ħsibt li qatt ma jiġri u allura De La Hoya baqa 'bilqiegħda u kien spiċċa. It-tieni wieħed kien il-mod kif għeleb lil Miguel Cotto. Kien żewġ Hall of Famers u Manny kien tassew impressjonanti f'dik il-klassi tal-piż.

“Dak li jagħmel lil Manny daqshekk speċjali huwa r-rabta u l-qrubija mal-fannijiet tiegħu. Qalbu huwa dak li jagħmel lil kulħadd bħalu. Huwa jħobb ipoġġi spettaklu, Agħtiha kollha għall-fannijiet, u l-iktar importanti, Huwa jsir gwerrier meta jimxi fiċ-ċirku. "

“Għandi mument rari ta’ Manny Pacquiao, Minħabba li m'hemmx wisq li jqanqlu mal-leġġenda,”Qal Porter. "Huwa tellgħu lili u lil missieri lejn il-Filippini u ltqajna għall-ewwel darba u kien bħal" okay dan se jkun divertenti. "Kont ixxukkjat għax din kienet l-ewwel darba li xi ħadd ittrattat li jidħol fiċ-ċirku miegħi qisu ma kienx xi ħaġa kbira ... wara li tkellimt mal-kantuniera tiegħi ddawwar u ħadt pass lejn iċ-ċentru taċ-ċirku u kien bħal dan il-mument bħal" 10 sekondi. U qabadni b'idejn ix-xellug dritt tajjeb fl-ewwel minuta u qajjemni. Jien qisni "dak ir-raġel għandu xi poter", U allura konna barra għat-tiġrijiet. "

Meta tbassar ir-riżultati ta 'dan is-Sibt, Lulju 19 matchup, L-oddsmakers installaw liċ-champion iżgħar renjanti Barrios bħala favorit tal-imħatri. Trainer magħruf u analista tal-boksing Stephen "Breadman" Edwards jaqbel mas-sentiment, Jenfasizza kemm il-kompitu gargantuan huwa għall-kbir ta '46 sena.

"Ikun proeza inkredibbli għal ġellied ta '46 sena biex terġa 'lura u tirbaħ it-titlu dinji tal-welterweight,”Qal Edwards. "Huwa diffiċli li lanqas biss timmaġina lil xi ħadd barra għal ftit snin u mbagħad jerġa 'lura 46 u tirbaħha. Fl-onestà kollha, Naħseb li dan jista 'jkun kompitu impossibbli. Jekk xi ħadd jista 'jagħmel dan, Manny jista 'jagħmel dan, Imma issa qed niffavorixxi Barrios. "

Minkejja l-odds, Bosta mill-boxers mistħarrġa qed jiffavorixxu lil Pacquiao biex jiġbed it-taqlib, inkluż Porter, Barrera, u r-renjanti taċ-champion tad-dinja super-ħafif tal-WBA Gary Antuanne Russell.

“Pacquiao huwa punches fil-għenieqed tat-tip ta 'raġel u jista' jitwaqqaf,"qal Russell. "Huwa wera li l-poter tal-ippanċjar tiegħu jista 'jagħmel ix-xogħol. Barrios huwa żagħżugħ u puncher selettiv. Ma naħsibx li se jkun jista 'joqgħod hemm u jieħu ritratti. Manny jġiegħlek tħallas jekk tistenna wisq. Huwa dejjem wera li jrid ikollu l-ġlieda għaddejja.

“Pacquiao huwa ġellied ta 'tempo għoli u l-barrios tħabat ma' dak il-pass. Barrios huwa kompetitur iebes, Imma nħoss li għad għandu ħafna x'jitgħallem. Manny kien hemm ma 'ħafna champions u nemmen li għandu l-għodda fl-armament tiegħu u li se juri l-lejl tal-ġlieda. Barrios se jkollhom ixxokkjaw id-dinja. Huwa għandu juri biżżejjed biex jagħmel lil Manny jirrispettah. Qed inħejji lejn Manny li qed jirbaħ, imma jista 'l-aħjar raġel jirbaħ. "

“Jien nemmen li Manny Pacquiao se jegħleb lil Mario Barrios,”Qal Porter. “Naf li kulħadd qed jitkellem dwar l-età tiegħu. Din hija t-tema, Jista 'l-ġuvni jegħleb liż-żagħżugħ? Naħseb li dan ir-raġel xiħ dejjem se jkun wisq sakemm jiddendel l-ingwanti. "

“Naħseb li din se tkun ġlieda interessanti ħafna,”Qal Barrera. “Pacquiao huwa gwerrier superb, Champion tad-dinja ta 'tmien diviżjonijiet li jagħtih kollu tiegħu u li jħobb ipoġġi spettaklu. Dan iwaqqaf biex tkun ġlieda fejn verament se naraw dawn l-irġiel jaħbtu u jagħmlu lill-partitarji r-rebbieħa reali.

“Barrios huwa champion attiv jiddefendi, U filwaqt li mhux kumpless daqs iċ-ċampjins attwali l-oħra, Huwa jkun perikoluż ladarba jidħol fiċ-ċirku. Nixtieq nara lil Pacquiao jirbaħ minħabba l-leġġenda li hu. Se mmur ma 'Manny Pacquiao bħala r-rebbieħ, Imma jekk Barrios jirbaħ, Se jkun għaliex huwa jipprova li hu l-aħjar ġellied issa. "

Ma jimpurtax min tara li tirbaħ f'Lulju 19, Is-serata bla dubju qed tfassal biex tkun storika, U minkejja xi dubji li ġejjin minn barra, Pacquiao esprima l-awto-twemmin qawwi li se jħalli ċ-ċirku bħala champion tad-dinja għal darb'oħra.

“In-nar, Id-determinazzjoni u l-ħeġġa biex jaħdmu iebes għadu hemm,”Qal Pacquiao. "Għadni nieħu gost inħaddem il-muntanji. Mhux kull ġellied għandu dan is-sentiment. Din hija barka, Minħabba li għaddejt minn ġlied kbir fil-karriera tiegħi u għadni hawn. Jien lura ... ikun ifisser ħafna għalija li nerġa 'nsir champion tad-dinja. Manny Pacquiao dejjem qed jagħti sorpriżi lill-fannijiet. Dik hija l-passjoni tiegħi. "

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Dwar Pacquiao vs.. Barrios

Pacquiao vs.. Barrios se jaraw il-leġġenda tas-Sala tal-Eroj tal-BoxingManny "Pacman" Pacquiaou WBC Welterweight Champion tad-DinjaMario "El Azteca" BarriosSquare Off fl-avveniment ewlieni ta 'avveniment Pay-Per-View PBC-Star Studded fuq Prime Video nhar is-Sibt, Lulju 19 mill-MGM Grand Garden Arena fil Las Vegas.

Fil-każ ta 'ko-prinċipali, WBC Super Welterweight Champion tad-DinjaSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundorau superstar AwstraljanTim Tszyu se terġa 'tibda wara li tidħol fil-ġlieda mdemma tal-2024.

L-azzjoni se tinkludi wkoll stilla MessikanaIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzu l-pajjiżu iebes tiegħuAngel Fierro Laqgħa għat-tieni darba fi duel super-ħafif ta '12 -il round wara l-azzjoni tagħhom ippakkjat fi Frar, flimkien ma 'ex champion tad-dinja b'żewġ diviżjonijietBrandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroau top konkorrentJoet Gonzalez tagħti l-pay-per-view fuq 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT b'eliminatur tat-titlu tar-rix ta '12 -il round WBA.

Qabel il-pay-per-view, championGary Russell JrTops A Three Fight Card Streaming Live on Prime Video, Hekk kif jimxi lura fiċ-ċirku biex jiffaċċjaHugo CastañedaF'solva ta '10 round ħafif.

L-azzjoni tinkludi wkoll l-aqwa super bantamweight mingħajr telfaDavid "Rey" Picassokonkorrent Ġappuniż li jdoqqKyonosuke Kamedafi affari 10-round, flimkien ma 'Power-Puncher Filippin u ex-champion tad-dinjaMark "Magnifico" se jneħħiBattalji tal-MessikuJorge MataF'attrazzjoni ta '10 round Super Featherweight li tiftaħ l-ispettaklu fi 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT.

Għal aktar informazzjoni żur Amazon.com/pbc, www.premierboxingchampions.com, Segwi #Pacquiaobrios, isegwu fuq TwitterPremierBoxing, fuq Instagram @premierboxing, jew isiru fan fuq Facebook filhttp://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions

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Angel Fierro: “I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR PITBULL CRUZ. HE DOESN’T INTIMIDATE ME & HE’S AN ORDINARY FIGHTER!" – Fierro Talks Training With Robert Garcia & More Ahead of Cruz Rematch on Saturday, Lulju 19

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Hard-Hitting Fierro Talks Training with Robert Garcia & Previews Mexico vs. Mexico Rematch Against Former World Champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz onIS-SIBT, Lulju 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, BĦAL. – July 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzduring a tense face-to-face at the Los Angeles press conference in June to announce their rematch, and has continued to express his ire toward Cruz as we near their showdown on Saturday, Lulju 19 as part of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“When I say something to him, like I did at that press conference, I follow through,” said Fierro. “I promised I would show him that I’m elite and this fight will be more of the same. I have no respect for ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. He doesn’t intimidate me and he’s an ordinary fighter. He’s a human and he gets tired too. I stayed true to myself when I told him I’m coming for war.”

The biggest change for Fierro since the first showdown is the addition of famed trainer Robert Garcia, who has led his training camp and will do the same for his corner on July 19. By joining forces with Garcia, Fierro believes he’s unlocked a better version of himself that he’ll display in the rematch.

“It’s been a tough camp,” said Fierro. “I’ve never trained with this much intensity before. Robert Garcia and the whole team has been excellent. We’ve made changes to my sparring sessions and I believe we’re going to deliver a great result.

“I’ve gone through changes physically, mentally and nutritionally. It’s going to make me formidable. I’m in the best shape of my life and my diet is on point. I’m not worried about making weight and that’s how an elite fighter should come into a fight.”

The Tijuana-native’s first fight against Cruz was a tale of two halves, as Cruz controlled the early rounds before Fierro appeared to turn the tide, out landing his opponent 132 biex 106 across the final five frames. While he believes he’ll be even better on July 19, Fierro is confident that he proved his elite status in the first fight, even if Cruz doesn’t.

“I’ve worked on myself and correcting the mistakes I made in the first fight that would have changed the outcome,” said Fierro. “Robert Garcia is very experienced and I watched the fight with him to work on what I need to do to win this time.

“I didn’t keep my hands up 100% of the time like I needed to. That was the main mistake at the time. ‘Pitbull’ underestimated me – and still does- but I already showed him that I’m not middling fighter. I proved I’m elite and now I’m working twice as hard.”

In addition to showing Cruz his level, Fierro believes that he took advantage of the big stage in February on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. to show the Mexican people that he was a true contender. With that extra motivation, he’s promised to show that he will be the next big star to take off from the boxing-rich country.

“At the beginning of the fight, people looked at me like I was a nobody,” said Fierro. “But by the halfway point, I felt a shift, and people were already seeing me as a big-time fighter. I felt like Rocky in Russia! I proved that I’m not just a talker. I’m a true Mexican…We’re two Mexicans with pride on the line and looking to show who the next great Mexican boxing star will be. I’m fighting to bring honor to my country.”

Having already delivered a fight that’s garnering early Fight of the Year consideration, Fierro has promised to deliver even more action the second time around, and perhaps bring back memories of Fierro’s personal favorite all-Mexican rematch Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales II.

“You’re going to see a different ‘Tashiro’ and it’s going to be an even better war than the first one,” said Fierro. “The fans will be on their feet from the very first round. I will beat ‘Pitbull’ – no matter what. He better prepare well and I think he will, because deep down he knows what he’s up against.”

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Dwar Pacquiao vs.. Barrios

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CALEB PLANT VS. ARMANDO RESÉNDIZ & JERMALL CHARLO VS. THOMAS LAMANNA VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & VIDEO

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Fighters Preview Respective Showdowns Co-Headlining

Premier Boxing Champions on Prime VideoAction Saturday, Mejju 31 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS – April 24, 2025 -Former super middleweight world championCaleb Pjantiand Mexican knockoutArmando Reséndiz, plus two-division championJermall Charloand veteran contenderThomas "cornflake" LAMANNApreviewed their respective showdowns during a virtual press conference on Thursday before they co-headlinePBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video nhar is-Sibt, Mejju 31 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Plant will defend his Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title in the main event against Reséndiz, while Charlo begins his super middleweight campaign against LaManna in the co-main event of action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

The show will stream exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime membersin the United States and select countries.Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.

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Hawnhekk huwa dak li l-ġellieda kellhom jgħidu il-Ħamis:

CALEB PJANTI

“Expect fireworks. Me and my team have been grinding hard and once that bell rings, I’m gonna step on him.

“Armando thinks he can beat me, and that’s enough to piss me off. He knows what’s coming to him.

“I’m not gonna be distracted from the fight that’s in front of me. It’s happened so many times where fighters get so worried about the next fight, and they don’t win the fight in front of them. I’m not letting that happen. Armando is coming to take my spot, but I’m not gonna let that happen.

“The first thing on my mind is to put on a great performance on May 31. I want Charlo, Edgar Berlanga, Jaime Munguia, Diego Pacheco, and anyone else who’s up there. Then I’ll end up where I’m supposed to be. I’m gonna pick them off one by one.

“Some fighters lose and their confidence is shattered. Maybe their confidence was fake to begin with. A loss has never made me think I couldn’t do what I’m capable of. I take those experiences and learn to make adjustments, which a lot of fighters aren’t able to do.

“Experience isn’t something you can buy or borrow. You have to walk through the fire. I’ve been on the biggest stages in boxing. Each time you get those experiences, you take it over to the next fight.

“I’m too strong, I’m too fast and I’m too slick for Armando. I have a great team with me. We’re the A-Team. We’re coming to win and we’re going to win.

“I have the desire to win and the desire to be a champion. Even with the success I’ve had, that desire doesn’t dim at all.

“I feel strongly that you should have fun doing what you love to do. Boxing is the place where I can let go. When that bell rings, that’s when I can be myself.”

ARMANDO RESENDIZ

“I’m really looking forward to this fight. I’m in excellent shape because I’m facing an elite fighter who’s accomplished a lot. My dream has always been to fight against the best and this is making my dream come true. We’re going to give the fans a great fight.

“I know that Caleb remembers me from those sparring sessions. I believe it was right before the Canelo fight. I know that I have the tools to overcome this challenge.

“I think Caleb has some selective memory about our sparring. They took me out of the gym for a reason. I’m gonna show him exactly how much I’ve grown on May 31.

“I don’t care about anyone else but my team and my family. I’m here making my dreams come true. I’m a Mexican fighter and people are gonna see what I’m capable of. It’s not because I think I can win, it’s because I know I can win.

“Training camp has been going great and I’ve had really good sparring sessions. I’m feeling really confident and I’m ready to get it on.

“Like the Mexican fighter that I am, I always put my best foot forward. I believe in what I can do. My career has had highs and lows, but I’ve realized that there’s no opponent that I will fear.

“The fights that I’ve had in the past will allow me to be even stronger this time around.”

JERMALL CHARLO

“This is gonna be a fight. I gotta do what I always do. He’s gonna come at me and make it a fight. I expect the best out of him and I’ll be ready to make the adjustments.

“Thomas LaManna is standing in the way of my goals and my dreams. But I’m ready to stand in the paint with him.

“I’m ready to get back in the ring. Those two years actually helped me. They made me better. Not only have I not taken damage, but they’ve made me stronger.

“I’m back at 100%. I feel stronger and better. I’m fully back. My team is better and everything is falling into place perfectly. I got Houston back on my back. I can carry them now.

“There’s bigger fish to fry. I just hope Thomas can go back to his family happy after.”

THOMAS LAMANNA

“We’re gonna shock the world on May 31. That’s what we’re coming to do.

“I’m glad this fight is finally here. The timing is right and I’m excited and ready. We’ll both be in that ring and ready to rumble.

“He is who he is in this sport. He’s been off for a while, but he’s never lost. This is the biggest fight of my life and I’ve been training like it.

“I’ve gotten a lot more experience since I fought Erislandy Lara. The best lesson in life is experience. Every day you get better. I’ve gotten more comfortable with these last nine wins.

“Once the call came for this fight, I answered. I’m here to write my own legacy.”

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SUBRIEL MATIAS CAPTURES VACANT IBF 140-POUND WORLD TITLE WITH FIFTH-ROUND TKO OF JEREMIAS PONCE IN HIGH-OCTANE SHOWTIME® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE ARMORY IN MINNEAPOLIS

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Minneapolis-Native Jamal James and Super Lightweight Contender Elvis Rodriguez Score Victories in Televised Undercard of Premier Boxing Champions Event

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MINNEAPOLIS – February 26, 2023 -Power-punchingSubriel Matiasshowed why he’s become one of boxing’s most vaunted knockout artists as he stopped the previously unbeatenJeremias Ponceafter five rounds to win the vacant IBF 140-pound World Championship Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from The Armory in Minneapolis headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Puerto Rico’s Matias (19-1, 19 Kos) captured the title in an electric firefight that saw the two top-ranked 140-pounders throw over 800 combined punches in five rounds according to CompuBox. For Matias, the victory culminated a long journey that had him away from his family for nearly a year as he trained in Mexico for his first title opportunity.

“I’m on cloud nine right now,” said Matias. “I don’t think I’ve woken up from this dream. Maybe I can tell you how it feels tomorrow, iżda issa dritt, it’s a dream come true. I wanted to work him from the first round on, because I knew he wouldn’t have the same power as me as the fight went on.”

Ponce (30-1, 20 Kos) came out extremely aggressive and looked to swarm Matias early as he threw 96 punches in round one, out landing Matias 28 biex 11. Matias adjusted in round two, closing the distance and smothering Ponce to dull some of his attack while also finding spots for his own short power punches.

“I thought it was an even fight, but one punch can change everything and that’s what happened,” said Ponce. “Subriel is a tough, strong fighter and I knew what he was capable of.”

After landing a powerful left hand that hurt Ponce late in round four, Matias returned determined and sharp in round five, inżul 47% of his power punches over the three minutes. In the waning moments of the round, Matiaslanded the decisive blows, a series of head and body shots that badly hurt Matias and put him on the mat.

Ponce was able to make it to his stool, but his corner had seen enough and suggested that the fight be stopped, with the official result coming as a TKO at the end of round five.

“I’m fine now,” said Ponce. “My team knows me, and they made the decision that they had to make. It hurts, but the most important thing is that I’m healthy.”

“I wasn’t really surprised,” said Matias. “Once I saw how his corner reacted. I saw that [Ponce] was hurt. I thought that I was patient in the first four rounds, so I came out with a different approach and mindset in the fifth.”

Wara l-ġlieda, with his IBF belt in tow, Matias set his sights on a unification showdown against WBC 140-pound World Champion Regis Prograis.

“Regis Prograis, I’m coming for you,” said Matias. “I’m the world champion now. I promise that I’m coming to hurt you. Prograis likes to talk the talk, but I have that same mentality. Let’s see who prevails. I want him to see that there are people crazier than him in this sport.”

Fil-każ ta 'ko-prinċipali, Minneapolis-native and welterweight contenderJamal “Shango” James(28-2, 12 Kos) returned from a 16-month layoff to thrill a sold-out hometown crowd and earn a unanimous decision victory after 10-rounds against Argentine OlympianAlberto Palmetta(18-2, 13 Kos).

“I’m pretty sure everybody can see that layoff affected me,” said James. “I had a lot of rust in me. My legs weren’t sharp, my punches weren’t sharp, but I’m glad I was able to get in there. I liked that because it’s pushing me mentally and it made me step up to the occasion.”

“I thought it was an even fight,” said Palmetta. “I was the aggressor throughout against a former world champion, a taller opponent with longer reach than me.”

In his first action since losing his WBA Welterweight Title to Radzhab Butaev in October 2021, James picked up his fifth career victory at the friendly confines of The Armory. Using his considerable height and reach advantage, James was able to control much of the action and contest the bout on his terms.

“I was trying to adapt,” said James. “I definitely felt like I won the fight but I believe I could’ve done much better. I know that I’m a lot sharper. I know that my endurance is a lot stronger. I just had a lot of time off and my body is still getting back in shape. I’ll be back for sure.”

“I also like to counter, but I ratcheted up the pressure in the second half of the fight,” said Palmetta. “Maybe it looked like Jamal James was superior in the first half because he kept being conservative and countering.”

Palmetta had success countering James but was unable to put together enough combinations or hurt James during the action. James’ edge was reflected on the scorecards, as he out landed Palmetta 193 biex 111, inkluż 153 biex 102 edge in power punches.

James was also able to use a sharp body attack to keep Palmetta at bay, inżul 68 throughout the fight, mqabbla ma 'biss 20 from Palmetta. In round nine, a sharp right uppercut caused Palmetta to stumble and let to a raucous exchange that stirred James’ hometown fans.

The crowd again rose to their feet as James and Palmetta whipped power punches throughout the final moments of round 10. James kept his perfect record at The Armory intact by wide scores of 99-91 u 98-92 darbtejn.

“I know I can be a champion again because I was a champion before,” said James. “I have to stay focused. Stay in the gym and back and study this fight – actually, my last two fights – and step it up. Thanks to everybody in Minneapolis for coming and showing me love.”

In the telecast opener, super lightweight contenderElvis Rodriguez(14-1-1,12 Kos) overcame a slow start to earn a hard-fought majority decision over the hard-hittingJoseph Adorno(17-2-2, 14 Kos) wara 10 rawnds.

“Ring rust was definitely a factor,” said Rodriguez. “Maybe the struggle was more mental than physical in a way, but the important thing is that I overcame it.”

After a couple of rounds feeling each other out, Adorno was the first to have success, showing a varied attack with hooks to the body and head. He punctuated a strong fourth round with several counter hooks right before the closing bell.

In round five the action began to heat up, with Rodriguez starting to find a home for his offense as well, while still taking consistent return fire from Adorno. Rodriguez would eventually take control of the fight in the seventh round, landing a perfect right hook that badly hurt Adorno. Rodriguez followed up quickly and forced Adorno to the canvas to score the knockdown, although Adorno was able to stay in the fight and make it through the round.

“I thought I had him once I landed that right hook, but he got up,” said Rodriguez. “He’s a warrior and a good fighter… The seventh round was huge, that’s when I truly started to win this fight. I have to give credit to Adorno for being savvy and knowing how to keep his distance before then.”

Rodriguez rode that momentum through the rest of the fight, out landing Adorno 52 biex 33 across rounds seven through 10. The Freddie Roach-trained contender punctuated his victory in the final frame, landing a left that referee Jon Schorle ruled a knockdown, despite the objection from Adorno, who felt he was tripped during the exchange.

After the 10rounds Rodriguez emerged victorious on the judges’ cards, as one score of 94-94 was overruled by tallies of 95-93 u 97-91. Post-fight, Adorno expressed his belief that his early success was enough for him to earn a better result, while Rodriguez set his sights on the new 140-pound champion Matias.

“I thought the judges were blind,” said Adorno. “I can’t get a win with these judges. I don’t know how you see the fight 97-91. I thought I won every round except the ones he dropped me. He never out worked me at all. I had the jab in his face and was snapping him to the body. He couldn’t do anything. No way he won seven rounds. I thought 94-94 was okay because of the two knockdowns.”

“Like I said yesterday at the weigh-in, bring on the winner of the main event,” said Rodriguez. “And to my people in the Dominican Republic, just know that I’ll be back even bolder and even better next time.”

Prior to the telecast, the SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show streamed live on theSHOWTIME SPORTS YouTube channel uPaġna Showtime Boxing Facebook and was topped by a welterweight matchup that saw Minneapolis-nativeVe’Shawn Owens(14-3, 12 Kos) score a unanimous decision overKudratillo Abdukakhorov(18-2, 10 Kos) after 10-rounds. Punteġġi Il-imħallfin kienu 99-91, 98-92 u 97-93.

Streaming action also featured the Ronnie Shields-trainedWillie Jones(9-2, 6 Kos) delivering avicious first-round knockout over the previously unbeatenDerrick Jackson(10-1, 5 Kos) biss 1:22 into their welterweight clash, plus sensational super lightweight prospectMickel Spencer(3-0, 2 Kos), with his older brother and unbeaten contender Joey Spencer watching ringside, dismantledMargarito Hernandez(3-5-1) to earn a first-round TKO 2:18 into the fight.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Frar 26 fi 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Frar 27 fi 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME^®.

Veteran sportscasterBrian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voiceMauro Ranallohandled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analystAl Bernstein u champion dinja ta 'tliet diviżjoniMares Abner. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporterJim Gray, world-renowned ring announcerJimmy Lennon, Jr. and boxing historianSteve Farhood as unofficial scorer. The executive producer was four-time Emmy Award winnerDavid Dinkins, Jr., maRay Smaltz III produzzjoni uChuck McKeandirezzjoni. Former junior middleweight world champion andSHOBOX: Il-Ġenerazzjoni Ġdida^® commentatorRaúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscasterAlejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

The SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show was hosted by award-winningMORNING KOMBAT live digital talk-show hostsLuke Thomas uBrian Campbell, who also serves as an expert analyst on the popularSHOBOX^® series.

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TERRELL GAUSHA: “WE’RE GOING TO GIVE TIM TSZYU A DIFFERENT LOOK THAN HE’S EVER SEEN BEFORE”

Marzu 18, 2022 FNU47 Ħalli kumment

Super Welterweight Contender Gausha Faces Unbeaten Rising Star Tim Tszyu in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^®

Main Event Saturday, Marzu 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis

LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2022 - U.S. Olympian and super welterweight contenderTerrell Gaushais confident that he’ll be spoiling the stateside debut of unbeaten rising starTim Tszyuwhen they square off on Saturday, Marzu 26 jgħixu fuq Showtime^® headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Armory in Minneapolis.

“We’ve been working on some different things for this fight,” said Gausha. “We’re going to give Tim Tszyu a different look than he’s seen before. Compared to most of the fights that everyone has seen, they’re going to see something new from me on March 26.”

Tszyu, the son of Hall of Fame fighter Kostya Tszyu, will be making his much-anticipated debut in the U.S. against Gausha, after dominating his first 20 fights in his native Australia. For the Cleveland native Gausha, his motivation comes from within and not from the hype surrounding Tszyu entering this matchup.

“I’m just motivated period,” said Gausha. “It’s got nothing to do with any hype around Tszyu. It has everything to do with where I’m at in my life and my career. Things are happening at the right time for me. I’m in a good place. This is the perfect fight for me at this point in my career.

“I appreciate him for taking this challenge. Most other fighters would try to protect their record. This shows that he believes in himself. He wants the tough fights. That being said, I think he took the wrong fight.”

Gausha scored an impressive knockout over young contender Jamontay Clark in his last fight, stopping his opponent in round two in March 2021, and will look to build on that triumph against a bigger name in Tszyu.

“That was a good fight for me against Clark,” said Gausha. “I wanted to get right back in the ring, but sometimes it’s hard to make fights with certain guys. I have a great opportunity against Tszyu and I’m looking to capitalize and build off of my last performance. I’m going to make an even bigger splash in this fight.”

Training in Los Angeles with Manny Robles and Prenice Brewer, Gausha has received excellent sparring leading up to fight night, having shared the ring with 154-pound champion Brian Castaño, welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz and 2020 U.S. Olympian Delante Johnson. While Gausha expects Tszyu to display his typical come forward style, he plans to be ready for anything that his opponent presents.

“I expect Tim to try to bring pressure and come forward,” said Gausha. “He’s a one-trick pony. What you see is what you get. He doesn’t do too many things spectacularly, but what he does do well, he does it very well, and that’s bring the pressure. We have something ready for that and we’re going to do our thing no matter what he tries to do.”

Gausha previously challenged for the 154-pound world title in losing a 2017 decision against Erislandy Lara and also owns a decision defeat to Erickson Lubin and a draw against former champion Austin Trout. Issa, Gausha will look to catapult himself right back into the title picture with a victory on March 26.

“After everyone sees this performance on March 26, they’re going to know where I fit into this division,” said Gausha. “I’ve got a job to do. Dritt issa, I’m really just starting to show people my skills and what I can do. This is going to solidify that. I’m knocking on the door of a title fight right now. A win over Tszyu would be great for my career and get me to the world titles.”

Biljetti għall-avveniment, li hija promossa mill Promozzjonijiet TGB, No Limit Boxing and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ and through Ticketmaster.

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ABOUT TSZYU VS. GAUSHA

Tszyu vs. Gausha will see top super welterweight contender and rising starTim Tszyumake his long-awaited U.S. debut when he takes on U.S. OlympianTerrell Gaushain a 12-round showdown that headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Marzu 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Il telecast Showtime kampjonat boxing jibda fil 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature rising undefeated lightweight contenderMichel Riveradueling fellow unbeatenJoseph “Blessed Hands” Adornoin the 10-round co-main event, plus hard-hitting super lightweight contenderElvis Rodríguez jiffaċċjawJuan José Velascoin the 10-round telecast opener.

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THREE SENSATIONAL UNDERCARD MATCHUPS HIGHLIGHT ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. YORDENIS UGAS SHOWTIME PPV® ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Marzu 18, 2022 FNU47 Ħalli kumment

**Lightweight Contender Isaac Cruz Battles Former World Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in Premier Boxing Champions Co-Main Event From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas**

**Rising Unbeaten Jose Valenzuela Takes On Former World Champion Francisco Vargas in Lightweight Duel**

**Unbeaten Cody Crowley Faces Veteran Contender Josesito Lopez**
**in Battle of All-Action Welterweights Kicking Off**
**Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT**

**Biljetti Fit-Bejgħ Issa!**

**ARLINGTON, T.X. – Marzu 17, 2022 -** Three sensational matchups have been added to the SHOWTIME PPV lineup headlined by WBC and IBF world champion **Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.** and WBA World Champion **Yordenis ugas** squaring off in a welterweight title unification clash on Saturday, April 16 live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features exciting lightweight contender **Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz** taking on veteran former world champion **Yuriorkis Gamboa** in the 10-round co-main event.

The lineup also includes unbeaten **Jose Valenzuela** battling eks champion tad-dinja **Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas** in a 10-round lightweight fight, plus unbeaten **Cody Crowley** faces veteran contender **Josesito Lopez** in a 10-round duel of all-action welterweights that kicks off the telecast.

Biljetti għall-avveniment live, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.

“One of the year’s biggest events will feature a deserving pay-per-view undercard lineup loaded with consequential matchups that are primed to deliver drama and action,” said Tom Brown, President tal Promozzjonijiet TGB. “Isaac Cruz showed against Gervonta Davis that he is a star in the making, and he’ll be looking to display those talents once again against an accomplished opponent in Yuriorkis Gamboa. Aktar, another rising star in Jose Valenzuela will step up in competition against former champion Francisco Vargas, while Cody Crowley and Josesito Lopez will both bring their high-octane styles into the ring in what shapes up to be a ‘can’t-miss’ showdown to open the loaded SHOWTIME PPV.”

The 23-year-old Cruz (22-2-1, 15 Kos) will return to the ring after dropping a competitive decision against three-division champion Gervonta Davis on SHOWTIME PPV in December. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October. Cruz followed that up in 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March and by defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. After making his U.S. debut in December 2019, Cruz went unbeaten in his next four bouts, appearing on SHOWTIME^® three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV undercard.

“I can’t wait to be back in the ring and to fight at AT&T Stadium,"Qal Cruz. “I love the fans in Texas, they always give me tremendous support. Promotur tiegħi, Manny Pacquiao, has fought at AT&T Stadium before and won both times. I’m excited to follow in his footsteps against a very accomplished former champion in Gamboa. I’m coming to show the fans why I’m one of the best lightweights in the world and to drive Gamboa into retirement on April 16.”

Gamboa (30-4, 18 Kos) is a former unified featherweight champion, holding the IBF and WBA 126-pound titles between 2009 u 2011. A native of Guantanamo, Kuba, he now lives and trains in Miami, Fla. He dropped a showdown against Terence Crawford in a 2014 Ġlieda tas-Sena, before rebounding to win seven of eight fights. That run included victories over former world champions Jason Sosa and Roman Martinez, putting Gamboa back into world title contention. In his last two fights, Gamboa has dropped contests against current lightweight world champions, losing via 12^th-round TKO to Gervonta Davis in 2019 and by decision against Devin Haney in November 2020.

“I always come to the ring to display my talents and April 16 mhux ser ikunu differenti,” said Gamboa. “It’s very motivating to be facing a young, strong opponent like Isaac Cruz. I’m going to test him and see if he can stand up to my power. I’m coming to win and make a big statement that I still have what it takes to become champion again.”

The 22-year-old Valenzuela (11-0, 7 Kos) now trains as a stablemate of unbeaten two-time world champion David Benavidez as he seeks to move from prospect to contender in 2022. Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Messiku, Valenzuela turned pro in 2018 and rode a five-bout knockout streak before earning his first 10-round decision in a victory over Deiner Berrio in September 2021. Valenzuela capped off his breakout 2021 f'Diċembru, dominating Austin Dulay on his way to a TKO in round four.

“It’s a dream come true to be on a high-stakes, stacked card like this,” said Valenzuela. “I’ve admired and studied Spence for a long time, especially because we’re both lefties. I can’t wait to get in the ring. I’m not overlooking or underestimating Francisco Vargas in any way. I’m expecting fireworks. You always get a big fight when two Mexican warriors go head-to-head, so I know the fans are going to be delighted with what they see on April 16.”

Fighting out of Mexico City, Vargas (27-3-2, 19 Kos) won a 130-pound title in 2015 by defeating Takashi Miura in one of the year’s best fights. The 37-year-old would go on to fight Orlando Salido to an action-packed draw before losing his title to Miguel Berchelt in another memorable affair. Vargas later defeated Stephen Smith and Rod Salka before losing in his rematch with Berchelt in 2019. Aktar reċentement, Vargas began campaigning at lightweight, scoring back-to-back victories over Ezequiel Aviles in 2019 and Otto Gamez in 2020, prior to dropping a decision against Isaac Cruz in his last fight in June 2021.

“It is an honor to be on such a big card with so many great fighters,” said Vargas. “I’m going to come prepared for this fight and ready to leave the ring with a victory. I know Valenzuela will be trying to make a statement, but I’m coming to do the same. Bħal dejjem, the fans can expect a tremendous fight from start to finish.”

Representing his native Ontario, Kanada, Crowley (20-0, 9 Kos) returns to the ring after a sensational SHOWTIME debut in December 2021 that saw him beat the previously unbeaten Kudratillo Abdukakhorov by unanimous decision. Crowley had previously defeated Josh Torres in September 2020 following a 2019 run that saw him win a Canadian super welterweight title with a 12-round decision over Stuart McLellan in February before successfully defending that title with a dominant decision over Mian Hussain in October. The 28-year-old returned to fight in the U.S. for his last two fights after seven of his first eight pro fights took place in the U.S.

“After my win in December on SHOWTIME, I’m ready to accept the next challenge on my journey to becoming welterweight champion of the world,” said Crowley. “Josesito Lopez is always tough and he brings an exciting style to the table. Unfortunately for him, he will discover what 20 fighters before him have learned, which is that I will not be stopped from achieving my destiny. I want to thank my team for this opportunity to display my skills, heart and relentlessness on this great card at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.”

Lopez (38-8, 21 Kos) earned the nickname “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his go-for-broke style in the ring. He has stepped in across from some of the top boxers in the sport, including champions Canelo Alvarez, Marcos Maidana, Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz. The 37-year-old from Riverside, California is always a tough out in the ring as noted by his narrow majority decision loss to then-champion Keith Thurman in 2019. Since that loss, Lopez has put together back-to-back victories, defeating John Molina, Jr. and Francisco Santana.

“I’m eager and very motivated to step back in the ring and prove myself as one of the best fighters in the world,"Qal Lopez. “I expect a stiff challenge from Crowley and the fans can expect to see me at my very best. I’m in great shape and ready to put everything on the line. You will definitely want to make sure you don’t miss my fight on April 16.”

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® UNVEILS LOADED BOXING SCHEDULE FEATURING MARQUEE MATCHUPS FROM PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Marzu 18, 2022 FNU47 Ħalli kumment

TWO WORLD TITLE UNIFICATIONS, SEVEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS AND THREE WORLD TITLE ELIMINATORS ACROSS FIVE MONTHS

Star-Studded Lineup Is Highlighted by Errol Spence Jr., Gervonta Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez and Jermall Charlo

NEW YORK – March 15, 2022 - SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today announced nine boxing events across the first half of 2022 featuring some of the sport’s most accomplished and dynamic stars in highly competitive matchups. The lineup pits champions against champions and top contenders against top contenders to form the strongest and most ambitious schedule in the industry. The robust lineup includes:

Nine marquee events across five months featuring 21 undefeated fighters;

Two world championship unifications bouts, one for all four world title belts and the coveted title of Undisputed Champion, and one for three world title belts;

Seven world championship matches with at least 13 world title belts at stake and three world title eliminators;

All of the top-six ranked super welterweights fighting in a seven-week span;

Several pivotal crossroads fights from super bantamweight to super middleweight with an average of two events per month through July.

The massive schedule features the sport’s biggest stars: Errol Spence, Jr, Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidezu Jermall Charlo. There are also 18 fighters aged 27 years and younger including unified world championStephen Fulton, Jr., and highly regarded, undefeated welterweight contenderJaron “Boots” Ennis. With this emphasis on youth and kingmaking, SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions are well positioned to carry the sport into the future. Led byStephen Espinoza, President, Sports & Programmazzjoni avveniment, Showtime Netwerks Inc, and four-time Emmy^® Award-winning executive producerDavid Dinkins, Jr., who guides an all-star cast of commentators and production aces, SHOWTIME^® remains the most tenured and trusted platform in boxing. Arguably the best active welterweight of this era, the undefeated Spence, already a unified champ, will seek to collect a third world title when he puts his WBC and IBF straps on the line against WBA World ChampionYordenis ugas fuqIS-SIBT,April 16 in the main event on SHOWTIME PPV^® at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas is only the 12^th unification match in the history of the welterweight division, joining classic matchups such as“Sugar” Ray Leonard vs.Thomas HearnsI uFloyd Mayweather vs.Manny Pacquiao. The match is rich with intrigue as Spence attempts to claim supremacy in one of boxing’s deepest divisions, while Ugas, who nearly quit the sport, aims to complete a stunning turnaround after beating eight-division world champion Pacquiao in August. Boxing superstar and five-time, tliet diviżjoni champion dinjaTankDavis will headline his fourth straight SHOWTIME PPV event against nemesisRolando Romero fuqIS-SIBT, Mejju 28, fi Barclays Center fi Brooklyn, NY, for Davis’ WBA Lightweight World Title. The bout comes on the heels of Davis’ hard-fought 12-round unanimous decision win overIsaac "Pitbull" Cruz in which Davis overcame an injury in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd in Los Angeles last December. WBO 154-pound No. 1-konkorrent kklassifikatiTim Tszyu, the son of Hall of FamerKostya Tszyu, who fought many of his most memorable bouts on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, se tagħmel U.S tiegħu. debuttIS-SIBT, March 26kontra 2012 U.S. Olympian and top contenderTerrell Gaushaat The Armory in Minneapolis. The streaking southpawsERICKSON Lubin uSebastian Fundora will engage in a Super Welterweight Title Eliminator, for the WBC interim title, in the second of back-to-back, intriguing crossroads matchups in the division onIS-SIBT, April 9 from Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Jermell Charlo u Brian Castaño once again will seek to become the first undisputed 154-pound champion in the four-belt era and just the third overall undisputed champion today when they meet in a rematch of their 2021 classic onIS-SIBT, Mejju 14 fil-Los Angeles. Aktar, rising welterweight starEnnis, possibly the most talented boxer yet to win a world title, returns as the co-feature againstCustio Claytonin an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. Former two-time world championBenavidez prospetti għall-azzjoni fuqIS-SIBT,May 21against knockout artistDavid Lemieux fi 168 pounds in Phoenix, Ariz., in a bout between two of the sport’s biggest punchers. Fulton, in his first bout since his title unification win in the 122-pound division againstBrandon Figueroa, will defend his titles onIS-SIBT, Ġunju 4 in Minneapolis, against former unified world championDanny Roman in another can’t miss matchup. Jermall Charlo will defend his WBC Middleweight World Championship for the fifth time onIS-SIBT, Ġunju 18, when he faces former world title challenger, WBC No. 6-iggradataMaciej Sulecki on the Juneteenth holiday weekend in Houston. OnIS-SIBT, Lulju 9, San Antonio, Texas, newly minted WBC Featherweight World ChampionMark se will make his first title defense since dethroningGary Russell Jr., on SHOWTIME against unbeaten mandatory challenger and former super bantamweight titleholderKing Vargas.
Additional high-stakes matches will be announced as individual fight cards fill out. “It’s a good time to be a boxing fan and SHOWTIME viewer with so many high-level, consequential matchups on our schedule,"QalEspinoza, President, Sports & Programmazzjoni avveniment, Showtime Networks Inc. “We continue to grow the sport at every level, from our grassroots seriesSHOBOXto crowning unified and undisputed champions across boxing’s deepest divisions. When you consider the competitive nature of these fights, the star power of fighters like Errol Spence, Jr, ‘Tank’ Davis, David Benavidez, the Charlo brothers—and the youthful vitality of Stephen Fulton, Jr, Jaron Ennis and Brandun Lee—it’s never been clearer that SHOWTIME is the destination for the most compelling fights and will be for years to come. This SHOWTIME Boxing lineup is hands down the most potent of any network or platform in 2022.” The SHOWTIME Sports boxing schedule features seven editions of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® and two significant SHOWTIME PPV events, all presented by Premier Boxing Champions: ·Marzu 26 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGThe Armory, Minneapolis, Minn.
o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super Welterweight Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, Lightweight Bouto Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, Super Ħfief (142 LBS) Bout ·April 9 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas
o Erickson Lubin vs. Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super Welterweight Interim Titleo Tony Harrison vs. Sergio Garcia, Super Welterweight Bouto Kevin Salgado vs. Bryant Perrella, Super Welterweight Bout ·April 16 – SHOWTIME PPV__AT&T Stadium, Korsa, Texas
o Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis ugas, WBC, WBA & IBF Welterweight World __Championship Unification
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP boxing (preceding PPV):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas Stanionis, WBA Welterweight Title Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, Super Lightweight Bout ·Mejju 14 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Los Angeleso Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castaño II, Undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Super __Welterweight World Championship Unificationo Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, IBF Welterweight Eliminator ·Mejju 21 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Phoenix
o David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux, Super Middleweight Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Super Welterweight Bout ·Mejju 28 – SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
o Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, WBA Lightweight World Championship ·Ġunju 4 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Minneapolis
o Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danny Roman, WBO & WBC Super Bantamweight World Championshipo David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, WBA Super Middleweight World Title ·Ġunju 18 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING__Houston
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CHRIS COLBERT BROOKLYN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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***“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am…I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.”***

**Unbeaten Rising Star Colbert Nears Showdown Against Undefeated Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia Headlining Live on SHOWTIME^® IS-SIBT, Frar 26 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from The Cosmopolitan**
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**BROOKLYN – Frar 18, 2022 -** Star dejjem unbeaten **Chris “Primetime” Colbert** held a media workout in his hometown of Brooklyn Friday, as he prepares to take on undefeated Dominican Olympian **Hector Garcia** in the SHOWTIME main event Saturday, Frar 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Colbert vs. Garcia tops a stacked SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® tripleheader beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT as the undefeated fighters match up in a WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.

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The 25-year-old Colbert held the workout at the NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Club where he began his boxing journey, from his decorated days in the amateur ranks, to his burgeoning pro career. Here is what Colbert had to say about training camp, his February 26 opponent and more:

**CHRIS COLBERT**

“He’s going to learn firsthand how dangerous I am. I’m not worried about anything he brings to the ring. I love when people think that power is going to save them against me.

“I don’t have to live up to the ‘Primetime’ name, that’s just me. That’s who I am. People know who I am. I just have a job to do and I’m going to do it on February 26.

“I don’t really know anything about Garcia. I know he’s got two arms and two legs, and beyond that I expect him to bring his A-game, because he has to against me. There’s no way that I’m letting him come in as a late replacement and beat me.

“I spent most of training camp with Coach Aureliano Sosa and Herman Caicedo at Caicedo Sports down in Miami, but with the change of opponent I made the decision to come back to my gym in Brooklyn because we have three lefties in the gym up here.

“The only real difference for this camp is that I have a nutritionist now, so they’ve got me on a strict diet and I’m just more focused than ever. The other thing about this camp is that I was originally supposed to fight in mid-December, but then it got pushed back to now. So we went through two camps basically. It’s been about a 14-week camp in total.

“We went down to Miami mainly because of the weather, and because of our connection with Coach Herman. I hate the cold up north. And then they’ve also got a lot of quality sparring partners for me down in Miami and they gave me some good work to get me ready for this fight.

“I’m all about making adjustments. I’ve had opponent replacements happen before, and I know this is part of the business of boxing. I just have to roll with the punches, make lemonade out of these lemons and do what I do on February 26.

“I don’t fight for the belts. I fight for the money and my legacy. I still have a job to do next Saturday. I’m still getting paid. After I win, I get to fight again soon for the belt and get paid again for that fight.”

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HÉCTOR GARCÍA TRAINING CAMP QUOTES – UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN GARCÍA FACES UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE ON SHOWTIME® SATURDAY, Frar 26

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***“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous.”***

**UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN HÉCTOR GARCÍA FACES UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE ON SHOWTIME**^® **IS-SIBT, Frar 26 IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS** **EVENT FROM THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS**

**LAS VEGAS** (Frar 17, 2022) – Undefeated Dominican Olympian **Héctor García** will look to put himself one step closer to his championship dreams when he faces fellow unbeaten **Chris “Primetime” Colbert** in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Frar 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

“I’m very thankful to my whole team for giving me this opportunity,” said García, who owns a record of 14-0, ma 10 knockouts. “It’s time to show the world that there was a Dominican fighter hidden in the shadows and he’s ready to pounce on this chance."

García stepped in to face Colbert after WBA Super Featherweight Champion Roger Gutiérrez withdrew due to a positive COVID-19 test. Despite the sudden change, the 30-year-old is prepared for what the supremely-skilled Colbert brings to the ring.

“I don’t consider Chris Colbert particularly dangerous,” said García. “I’ve watched him fight before and I know that I do have to be agile, since he is very fast. I have been sparring with many training partners that have styles similar to his here in Las Vegas and that should help me adjust once we’re in the fight.”

Trained by renowned coach Ismael Salas in Las Vegas, García has sparred with champions and top contenders including Devin Haney and Rolando “Rolly” Romero. He enters this fight coming off the most impressive victory of his career, a unanimous decision triumph over Isaac Avelar in December 2021.

“I make sure I stay in shape even if I’m not training for a specific date or opponent,” said García. “I heard about this opportunity when I got back to Las Vegas from the Dominican Republic, and I just knew I had to grab the bull by the horns. I am making sure that I make the most of this by having the best possible preparation.”

The San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic product knows this is his chance to go from underdog to world championship contender, and plans to show off his versatility and power in the biggest fight of his career to date.

“People will witness my potential on February 26,” said García. “They are also going to find out that I can brawl or be tactical from any kind of distance. If I had to define myself as a boxer in one word, that would be ‘versatile’. My power is a weapon because I can hurt you with anything and everything that I throw.”

García is an avid Boston Red Sox fan who used to play baseball and dream of hitting home runs at Fenway Park while admiring Dominican baseball legends such as Pedro Martínez, David Ortíz and Manny Ramírez. His family wanted him to study, but it was his stepbrother who turned him to boxing when García was a teenager.

“Baseball was my first love, but my older stepbrother Derlin Valdez used to box and he would encourage me to do the same,” said García. “He kept telling me to go to the gym and, when I was 14, I decided to heed his advice and dedicate myself to boxing. I didn’t really want to at first, but I also didn’t have the resources I needed to be a true professional baseball prospect.”

García turned pro in December of 2016 after a runner-up finish at the 2015 Pan-Am Games in Toronto and qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“I waited for the (2016) Olympics before turning pro,” said García. “My dream was to win a medal, and I didn’t get to because of an unfair loss during the preliminary rounds.”

Six years later, boxing is still a family matter in the García household. That is what drives him to succeed.

“My goal is to be a world champion, and I’m dedicated to showing my family that I am indeed able to be successful as an athlete,” said García. “They wanted me to study, study, study and study some more, but I’m showing them that I achieved my goal.”

***ABOUT COLBERT VS. GARCÍA***
Colbert vs. García will see undefeated rising star **Chris “Primetime” Colbert** square off against unbeaten Dominican Olympian **Hector García** in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Frar 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® telecast kicks off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature another unbeaten young phenom in the co-main event. **Gary Antuanne Russell,** a 2016 U.S. Olympian, faces former world champion **Viktor Postol** fi 10-round bout super ħfief, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion **Jerwin Ancajas** defends his title against unbeaten Argentine **Fernando Martinez** in the televised opener of the loaded tripleheader.

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UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT TO FACE UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN HECTOR LUIS GARCIA LIVE ON SHOWTIME® SATURDAY, Frar 26 FROM THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

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