Tag Archives: Premier Boxning Champions

boxning, Las Vegas, Premier Boxning Champions, Främsta video

HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHASE HISTORY YET AGAIN THIS SATURDAY NIGHT – Boxing Luminaries Share Favorite “Manny Moments” & Preview Pacquiao vs. Barrios Showdown Ahead of Star-Studded Night

Lämna en kommentar
(Foto Credit: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions) 

KlickaHÄR to WatchGloves Off: Pacquiao vs. Stadsdelar

LAS VEGAS – July 15, 2025 -The fighting pride of the Philippines, an eight-division world champion and as of last month, an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. While it seems like the larger than lifeManny "Pacman" Pacquiaohas accomplished everything you can in the sport, he could add yet another chapter to his historic legacy this Saturday, Juli 19 when he challenges WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriosin the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In addition to becoming the first fighter to accomplish the incomprehensible feat of winning a world title after a Hall of Fame induction, Pacquiao could break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history if he takes the WBC belt from Barrios. Pacquiao originally set the mark in July 2019, as he defeated the previously unbeaten Keith Thurman at 40-years-old. In an era that’s seen superstars in their 40’s such as Tom Brady and LeBron James continue to excel at the highest levels, Pacquiao is out to prove once again that he’s a generational athlete that transcends the sport.

Pacquiao will return to the ring at a place that he’s made his own, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world, as he makes his 16th appearance at the venue, more than any fighter in the venue’s considerable history. With his 15th main event on July 19, he ties the mark set by fellow legend Floyd Mayweather at the venue, and only trails Mayweather in total wins at the arena (15-10). The two inextricably linked all-time greats are also tied for the most title fights at MGM Grand with 12 each.

På Juli 19, Pacquiao will be facing a foe with a familiar fighting heritage in the Mexican-American Barrios, as Pacquiao has defeated a who’s-who of Mexico’s best throughout his career. Since the year 2003, Pacquiao has beaten 12 Mexican or Mexican-American fighters including legends such as Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Antonio Margarito. These triumphs include some of Pacquiao’s most notable wins and helped him earn the attention and adoration of boxing’s rabid Mexican fanbase.

While racking up all of these accomplishments, Pacquiao has garnered respect from a wide range of boxing luminaries who have shared their favorite “Manny Moments” ahead of the July 19 händelse. Amongst those who spoke about Pacquiao were former opponents Thurman and Barrera, as well as former sparring partner and welterweight champion Shawn Porter.

“It’s never been about one moment for me when it comes to Manny Pacquiao,” said Thurman. “My favorite moment is any time he’s busted off those eight-punch combos. With an opponent on the ropes, world-class competition, and he just fires off an eight-set. It’s happened many times, but every time I’ve witnessed it, it’s sparked a little joy in my heart.”

“I have two favorite Manny moments, the first is when he beat Oscar De La Hoya, because I thought it was impossible,"Said Barrera. “I thought it would never happen and then De La Hoya remained seated and it was over. The second one was the way he beat Miguel Cotto. It was two Hall of Famers and Manny being really impressive in that weight class.

“What makes Manny so special is the bond and closeness with his fans. His heart is what makes everyone like him. He likes to put on a show, give it all for the fans, and most importantly, he becomes a warrior when he steps in the ring.”

“I have a rare Manny Pacquiao moment, because there aren’t too many that get to spar with the legend,” said Porter. “He flew me and my dad out to the Philippines and we met for the first time and he was like ‘okay this is gonna be fun.’ I was shocked because this was the first time that someone treated getting in the ring with me like it wasn’t a big deal…After I talked to my corner I turned around and took a step toward the center of the ring and it was like this moment came over me like ‘you’re sparring Manny Pacquiao.’ I was in a daze for like the first 10 sekunder. And he caught me with a good straight left hand in the first minute and it woke me up. I was like ‘that dude’s got some power’, and then we were off to the races.”

When prognosticating the results of this Saturday, Juli 19 passa ihop, the oddsmakers have installed the younger reigning champion Barrios as a betting favorite. Renowned trainer and boxing analyst Stephen “Breadman” Edwards agrees with the sentiment, emphasizing how gargantuan the task at hand is for the 46-year-old great.

“It would be an incredible feat for a 46-year-old fighter to come back and win the welterweight world title,” said Edwards. “It’s hard to even imagine someone being off for a few years and then coming back at 46 and winning it. In all honesty, I think that this may be an impossible task. If anyone can do it, Manny can do it, but right now I’m favoring Barrios.”

Despite the odds, several of the polled boxers are favoring Pacquiao to pull off the upset, including Porter, Barrera, and reigning WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

“Pacquiao is a punches in bunches type of guy and he can crack,"sa Russell. “He’s shown that his punching power can get the job done. Barrios is youthful and a selective puncher. I don’t think he’s gonna be able to sit there and take pictures. Manny will make you pay if you wait too long. He’s always shown that he wants to get the fight going.

“Pacquiao is a high-tempo fighter and Barrios has struggled with that pace. Barrios is a tough competitor, but I feel like he still has a lot to learn. Manny has been in there with many champions and I believe he has the tools in his arsenal and that it’ll show the night of the fight. Barrios is gonna have to shock the world. He has to show enough to make Manny respect him. I’m leaning towards Manny being victorious, but may the best man win.”

“I do believe that Manny Pacquiao is gonna beat Mario Barrios,” said Porter. “I know that everyone is talking about his age. That’s the theme, can the old man beat the young man? I think this old man is always gonna be too much until he hangs up the gloves.”

“I think this will be a very interesting fight,” said Barrera. “Pacquiao is a superb warrior, an eight-division world champion who will give it his all and who likes to put on a show. This sets up to be a fight where we will really see these guys collide and make the fans the real winners.

“Barrios is an active defending champion, and while he’s not as complex as the other current champions, he will be dangerous once he steps into the ring. I would like to see Pacquiao win because of the legend that he is. I’ll go with Manny Pacquiao as the winner, but if Barrios wins, it’ll be because he proves that he’s the better fighter right now.”

No matter who you see winning on July 19, the evening is undoubtedly shaping up to be historic, and despite any doubts coming from the outside, Pacquiao has expressed the strong self-belief that he will leave the ring as world champion once again.

“The fire, determination and eagerness to work hard is still there,sa Pacquiao. “I’m still enjoying running the mountains. Not every fighter has this feeling. This is a blessing, because I’ve been through so many big fights in my career and I’m still here. I’m back…It would mean a lot for me to become world champion again. Manny Pacquiao is always giving surprises to the fans. That’s my passion.”

#         #         #

OM PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriossquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Juli 19 från MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

I co-main event, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyu will rematch after engaging in 2024’s bloodiest fight.

The action will also feature Mexican starIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzand his hard-hitting countrymanAngel Fierro meeting for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight duel after their action packed February clash, plus former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaoch utmanareJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 12-round WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Före pay-per-view, mästareGary Russell Jr.tops a three fight card streaming live on Prime Video, as he steps back into the ring to faceHugo Castañedain a 10-round lightweight showdown.

The action also includes undefeated top super bantamweightDavid “Rey” Picassodueling Japanese contenderKyonosuke Kamedai en 10-runda affären, plus Filipino power-puncher and former world championMarkera "Magnifico" Magsayobattles Mexico’sJorge Matain a 10-round super featherweight attraction opening the show at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

For more information visit Amazon.com/PBC, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #PacquiaoBarrios, Följ på TwitterPremierBoxing, on Instagram @PremierBoxing, eller bli ett fan på Facebook påhttp://www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions

boxning, Premier Boxning Champions, Främsta video

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, Juli 19

Lämna en kommentar

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

FLODSTRAND, SÅSOM. – 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, Juli 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 till 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.”

#         #         #

OM PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios will see Hall of Fame boxing legendManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoand WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriossquare off in the main event of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, Juli 19 från MGM Grand Garden Arena i Las Vegas.

I co-main event, WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundoraand Australian superstarTim Tszyu will rematch after engaging in 2024’s bloodiest fight.

The action will also feature Mexican starIsaac “Pitbull” Cruzand his hard-hitting countrymanAngel Fierro meeting for a second time in a 12-round super lightweight duel after their action packed February clash, plus former two-division world championBrandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroaoch utmanareJoet Gonzalez kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now throughAXS.com.

For more information visit Amazon.com/PBC, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #PacquiaoBarrios, Följ på TwitterPremierBoxing, on Instagram @PremierBoxing, eller bli ett fan på Facebook påhttp://www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions

boxning, Premier Boxning Champions, Främsta video

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

Lämna en kommentar

Fighters Preview Respective Showdowns Co-Headlining

Premier Boxing Champions on Prime VideoAction Saturday, Maj 31 från Michelob ULTRA Arena på Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino i Las Vegas

Streaming Exclusively on Prime Video for All

Prime Members!

KlickaHÄR for Replay Via the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube Channel(Download LinkHÄR)

LAS VEGAS – april 24, 2025 -Former super middleweight world championCaleb Växtand 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 på lördag, Maj 31 från Michelob ULTRA Arena på Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino i 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.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now throughAXS.com.

Här är vad de stridande hade att säga torsdag:

CALEB PLANT

“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.”

Charlo JERMALL

“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.”

#         #         #

For more information visit Amazon.com/PBC, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #PlantResendiz & #CharloLaManna follow on Twitter @PremierBoxing on Instagram @PremierBoxing or become a fan on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions

boxning, Premier Boxning Champions, Showtime

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

Lämna en kommentar

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

KlickaHÄR för Foton från Esther Lin / Showtime

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, men just nu, 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 till 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, landning 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.”

Efter kampen, 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.”

I co-main event, 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 till 111, innefattande en 153 till 102 edge in power punches.

James was also able to use a sharp body attack to keep Palmetta at bay, landning 68 throughout the fight, jämfört med bara 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 och 98-92 två gånger.

“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.”

I telecast-öppnaren, 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) efter 10 rundor.

“Ring rust was definitely a factor,”Sa 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,”Sa 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 till 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 och 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,”Sa 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 ochSHOWTIME Boxing Facebook-sida 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. Domarnas poäng var 99-91, 98-92 och 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) bara 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, Februari 26 vid 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Februari 27 vid 10 p.m. ET / PT på 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 och tre-division världsmästareAbner Mares. 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., medRay Smaltz III producera ochChuck McKeanriktande. Former junior middleweight world champion andSHOBOX: Den nya generationen® 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-winningMORGEN KOMBAT live digital talk-show hostsLuke Thomas ochBrian Campbell, who also serves as an expert analyst on the popularSHOBOX® series.

#          #          #

För mer information besökwww.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #MatiasPonce follow on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotions, på Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotionss eller bli ett fan på Facebook påwww.Facebook.com/ShowtimeBoxing.

boxning, Premier Boxning Champions, Showtime, Showtime Boxing

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

Lämna en kommentar

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

Main Event lördag, Mars 26 Från armén i Minneapolis

LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2022 - US. 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, Mars 26 leva på 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. Med detta sagt, 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 US. 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. Nu, 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. Just nu, 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.”

Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, No Limit Boxing and Warriors Boxing, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://Armorymn.com/ Och genom Ticketmaster.

#          #          #

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, Mars 26 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Showtime Championship Boxing telecast börjar vid 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 vändJuan José Velascoin the 10-round telecast opener.

För mer information besökwww.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #TszyuGausha, följ på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotions, på Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotionss eller bli ett fan på Facebook påwww.Facebook.com/ShowtimeBoxing.

boxning, Premier Boxning Champions, Showtime, Showtime Boxing

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

Lämna en kommentar
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

Köp biljetter Till försäljning!

ARLINGTON, T.X. – Mars 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 Ugás 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.

Pay-per-view-sändningen börjar kl 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 slåss förre världsmästaren 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.

Biljetter för live-event, 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,”Sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. “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. Mer, 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,"Sade Cruz. “I love the fans in Texas, they always give me tremendous support. Min promotor, 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 och 2011. A native of Guantanamo, Kuba, he now lives and trains in Miami, Fla. He dropped a showdown against Terence Crawford in a 2014 Fight of the Year, 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 12th-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 kommer inte att skilja,” 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, Mexiko, 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 i December, 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. Senast, 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. Som alltid, 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 efter 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,"Sade 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.”

För mer information besök www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, follow #SpenceUgas, följ på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotions, på Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotionss eller bli ett fan på Facebook på www.Facebook.com/ShowtimeBoxing.
boxning, Premier Boxning Champions, Showtime, Showtime Boxing

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

Lämna en kommentar

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 Benavidezoch 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, Sport & händelse Programming, Showtime Networks 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 Ugás påLördag,April 16 in the main event on SHOWTIME PPV® at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Spence-Ugas is only the 12th unification match in the history of the welterweight division, joining classic matchups such as"Socker" Ray Leonard mot.Thomas HearnsJag ochFloyd Mayweather mot.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, mästare tre-delning världTankDavis will headline his fourth straight SHOWTIME PPV event against nemesisRolando Romero påLördag, Maj 28, vid Barclays Center i 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-rankad kandidatTim Tszyu, the son of Hall of FamerKostia Tszyu, who fought many of his most memorable bouts on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, kommer att göra sin US. debutLördag, March 26mot 2012 US. Olympian and top contenderTerrell Gaushaat The Armory in Minneapolis. The streaking southpawsErickson Lubin ochSebastian 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 onLördag, April 9 from Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Jermell Charlo och Brian Brown 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 onLördag, Maj 14 i Los Angeles. Mer, rising welterweight starEnnis, eventuellt 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 återgår till handling påLördag,May 21against knockout artistDavid Lemieux vid 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 onLördag, Juni 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 onLördag, Juni 18, when he faces former world title challenger, WBC No. 6-rankadMaciej Sulecki on the Juneteenth holiday weekend in Houston. OnLördag, Juli 9, i San Antonio, Texas, newly minted WBC Featherweight World ChampionMark Magsayo will make his first title defense since dethroningGary Russell Jr., on SHOWTIME against unbeaten mandatory challenger and former super bantamweight titleholderKung 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,"SadeEspinoza, President, Sport & händelse Programming, 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, alla presenterade av Premier Boxing Champions: ·Mars 26 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNINGThe Armory, Minneapolis, Från.
o Tim Tszyu vs. Terrell Gausha, Super Welterweight Bouto Michel Rivera vs. Joseph Adorno, Lightweight Bouto Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Jose Velasco, Superlätt (142 LBS) Bout ·April 9 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNING__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__VID&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
o Errol Spence Jr. vs. Yordenis Ugás, WBC, WBA & IBF Welterweight World __Championship Unification
Showtime MÄSTERSKAP BOXNING (preceding PPV):o Radzhab Butaev vs. Eimantas stanionis, WBA Welterweight Title Bouto Brandun Lee vs. Zachary Ochoa, Superlätt kamp ·Maj 14 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNING__Los Angeleso Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castaño II, Ostridigt IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO Super __Welterweight World Championship Unificationo Jaron Ennis vs. Custio Clayton, IBF Welterweight Eliminator ·Maj 21 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNING__Phoenix
o David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux, Super Middleweight Bouto Yoelvis Gomez vs. Jorge Cota, Super Welterweight Bout ·Maj 28 – SHOWTIME PPV__Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
o Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero, WBA Lightweight World Championship ·Juni 4 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNING__Minneapolis
o Stephen Fulton, Jr. vs. Danny Roman, WBO & WBC Super Bantamweight World Championshipo David Morrell vs. Kalvin Henderson, WBA Super Middleweight World Title ·Juni 18 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNING__Houston
o Jermall Charlo vs. Maciej Sulecki, WBC Middleweight World Championship ·Juli 9 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNING__San Antonio
o Mark Magsayo vs. Kung Vargas, WBC Featherweight World Championship\

För mer information och framtida kampmeddelanden besökwww.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, följ på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotions på Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotions eller bli ett fan på Facebook påwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing. Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Paramount, owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI marknadsför och distribuerar sport och underhållningsevenemang för utställning till abonnenter på en pay-per-view basis genom SHOWTIME PPV®. För mer information, gå tillwww.SHO.com.

boxning, Las Vegas, Premier Boxning Champions, Showtime, Showtime Boxing

CHRIS COLBERT BROOKLYN MEDIA TRÄNINGSCITATER OCH FOTON

Lämna en kommentar
"Han kommer att lära sig själv hur farlig jag är ... jag älskar när folk tror att makten kommer att rädda dem mot mig."

Den obesegrade stigande stjärnan Colbert närmar sig showdown mot den obesegrade dominikanska olympiern Hector Garcia headlining live på SHOWTIME® Lördag, Februari 26 i Premier Boxing Champions Event från The Cosmopolitan
Las Vegas

Klicka HÄR för foton från Stephanie Trapp / Showtime

BROOKLYN – Februari 18, 2022 - Obesegrad stigande stjärna Chris “Primetime” Colbert höll ett mediaträning i sin hemstad Brooklyn fredag, när han förbereder sig för att ta sig an obesegrade Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia i SHOWTIME huvudevenemang på lördag, Februari 26 i ett Premier Boxing Champions-evenemang från The Chelsea i The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Colbert vs.. Garcia toppar en staplad SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXNING® trippelhuvud som börjar kl 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT som obesegrade fighters matchar i en WBA Super Featherweight Titel Eliminator.

Biljetter för live-event, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, finns till rea nu och kan köpas via Ticketmaster.com.

Den 25-årige Colbert höll träningen på NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Club där han började sin boxningsresa, från hans dekorerade dagar i amatörleden, till sin spirande proffskarriär. Här är vad Colbert hade att säga om träningsläger, hans februari 26 motståndare och mer:

CHRIS COLBERT

"Han kommer att lära sig själv hur farlig jag är. Jag är inte orolig för något han tar med sig till ringen. Jag älskar när folk tror att makt kommer att rädda dem mot mig.

"Jag behöver inte leva upp till "Primetime"-namnet, det är bara jag. Det är den jag är. Folk vet vem jag är. Jag har bara ett jobb att göra och jag ska göra det i februari 26.

"Jag vet egentligen ingenting om Garcia. Jag vet att han har två armar och två ben, och utöver det förväntar jag mig att han kommer med sitt A-spel, för han måste mot mig. Det finns inget sätt att jag låter honom komma in som en sen ersättare och slå mig.

"Jag tillbringade större delen av träningslägret med tränaren Aureliano Sosa och Herman Caicedo på Caicedo Sports nere i Miami, men med bytet av motståndare tog jag beslutet att komma tillbaka till mitt gym i Brooklyn eftersom vi har tre vänstermän i gymmet här uppe.

"Den enda verkliga skillnaden för det här lägret är att jag har en nutritionist, så de har fått mig på en strikt diet och jag är bara mer fokuserad än någonsin. Det andra med det här lägret är att jag ursprungligen skulle slåss i mitten av december, men sedan skjuts det tillbaka till nu. Så vi gick igenom två läger i princip. Det har handlat om ett 14-veckors läger totalt.

”Vi åkte ner till Miami främst på grund av vädret, och på grund av vår koppling till tränare Herman. Jag hatar kylan i norr. Och så har de också fått många kvalitetssparringspartners till mig nere i Miami och de gav mig ett bra jobb för att göra mig redo för den här kampen.

"Jag handlar om att göra justeringar. Jag har haft motståndarbyten tidigare, och jag vet att detta är en del av boxningens verksamhet. Jag måste bara rulla med slagen, gör lemonad av dessa citroner och gör det jag gör i februari 26.

"Jag slåss inte för bälten. Jag kämpar för pengarna och mitt arv. Jag har fortfarande ett jobb att göra nästa lördag. Jag får fortfarande betalt. Efter att jag vunnit, Jag får snart kämpa igen för bältet och få betalt igen för den kampen.”
boxning, Las Vegas, Premier Boxning Champions, Showtime, Showtime Boxing

HÉCTOR GARCÍA TRÄNINGSLÄGER CITAT – OBEVEGREDE DOMINIKANSKA OLYMPIANSKA GARCÍA MOT OBSERVAD RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME® LÖRDAG, FEBRUARI 26

Lämna en kommentar
"Jag anser inte Chris Colbert särskilt farlig."

OBEVEGREDE DOMINIKANISKA OLYMPISKA HÉCTOR GARCÍA MÅTTAR UNBESEGRAD RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME® LÖRDAG, FEBRUARI 26 I PREMIÄRA BOXNINGSMÄSTARE EVENEMANG FRÅN COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS (Februari 17, 2022) – Obesegrad dominikansk olympier Hector Garcia kommer att försöka ta sig ett steg närmare sina mästerskapsdrömmar när han möter obesegrade andra Chris “Primetime” Colbert i en 12-omgång WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headliner live på SHOWTIME lördag, Februari 26 i ett Premier Boxing Champions-evenemang från The Chelsea i The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

"Jag är väldigt tacksam till hela mitt team för att de gav mig den här möjligheten,sa García, som äger ett register över 14-0, med 10 knockouts. "Det är dags att visa världen att det fanns en dominikansk fighter gömd i skuggorna och han är redo att kasta sig ut på denna chans."

García klev in för att möta Colbert efter att WBA:s superfjäderviktsmästare Roger Gutiérrez drog sig ur på grund av ett positivt covid-19-test. Trots den plötsliga förändringen, 30-åringen är förberedd på vad den ytterst skickliga Colbert tillför ringen.

"Jag anser inte Chris Colbert som särskilt farlig,sa García. "Jag har sett honom slåss förut och jag vet att jag måste vara smidig, eftersom han är väldigt snabb. Jag har sparrat med många träningspartners som har stilar som liknar hans här i Las Vegas och det borde hjälpa mig att anpassa mig när vi väl är i kampen.”

Utbildad av den kända tränaren Ismael Salas i Las Vegas, García har sparrat med mästare och topputmanare inklusive Devin Haney och Rolando "Rolly" Romero. Han går in i denna kamp efter sin karriärs mest imponerande seger, ett enhälligt beslut triumf över Isaac Avelar i december. 2021.

"Jag ser till att hålla mig i form även om jag inte tränar för ett specifikt datum eller motståndare,sa García. "Jag hörde om den här möjligheten när jag kom tillbaka till Las Vegas från Dominikanska republiken, och jag visste bara att jag var tvungen att ta tjuren vid hornen. Jag ser till att göra det bästa av detta genom att ha bästa möjliga förberedelser.”

San Juan de la Maguana, Dominikanska republikens produkt vet att detta är hans chans att gå från underdog till världsmästerskapsutmanare, och planerar att visa upp sin mångsidighet och kraft i karriärens största fight hittills.

"Människor kommer att se min potential den 26 februari," sa García. "De kommer också att ta reda på att jag kan bråka eller vara taktisk från vilket avstånd som helst. Om jag måste definiera mig själv som boxare med ett ord, det skulle vara "mångsidigt". Min kraft är ett vapen eftersom jag kan skada dig med allt och vad jag kastar.”

García är ett ivrigt Boston Red Sox-fan som brukade spela baseboll och drömde om att slå hem på Fenway Park samtidigt som han beundrade dominikanska basebolllegender som Pedro Martínez, David Ortíz och Manny Ramírez. Hans familj ville att han skulle studera, men det var hans styvbror som vände honom till boxning när García var tonåring.

"Baseboll var min första kärlek, men min äldre styvbror Derlin Valdez brukade boxas och han skulle uppmuntra mig att göra detsamma,sa García. "Han sa hela tiden åt mig att gå till gymmet och, när jag var 14, Jag bestämde mig för att följa hans råd och ägna mig åt boxning. Jag ville inte riktigt först, men jag hade inte heller de resurser jag behövde för att bli en riktig professionell basebollprospekt."

García blev proffs i december 2016 efter en tvåa mål på 2015 Pan-Am Games i Toronto och kvalificeringen till 2016 OS i Rio de Janeiro.

"Jag väntade på (2016) OS innan han blev proffs,sa García. "Min dröm var att vinna en medalj, och jag kom inte till på grund av en orättvis förlust under de preliminära omgångarna."

Sex år senare, boxning är fortfarande en familjefråga i Garcías hushåll. Det är det som driver honom att lyckas.

– Mitt mål är att bli världsmästare, och jag är dedikerad till att visa min familj att jag verkligen kan bli framgångsrik som idrottare,sa García. "De ville att jag skulle studera, studera, plugga och plugga lite till, men jag visar dem att jag uppnådde mitt mål."

OM COLBERT VS. GARCÍA
Colbert vs.. García kommer att få se en obesegrad stigande stjärna Chris “Primetime” Colbert tävla mot obesegrade Dominican Olympian Hector Garcia i en 12-omgång WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headliner live på SHOWTIME lördag, Februari 26 i ett Premier Boxing Champions-evenemang från The Chelsea i The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TV-sändningen börjar kl 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT och kommer att presentera ytterligare ett obesegrat ungt fenomen i co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, en 2016 US. Olympian, möter tidigare världsmästare Viktor Postol i en 10-runda super lätt match, medan IBF Junior Bantamviktsvärldsmästare Jerwin Ancajas försvarar sin titel mot obesegrade argentinare Fernando Martinez i den TV-sända öppnaren av den laddade trippelhuvudet.

Biljetter för live-event, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, finns till rea nu och kan köpas via Ticketmaster.com.
boxning, Las Vegas, Premier Boxning Champions, Showtime, Showtime Boxing

OBESLAGNAD RISING STJÄRNAN CHRIS COLBERT ställs mot den obesegrade DOMINIKANSK OLYMPISKA HECTOR LUIS GARCIA LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME® LÖRDAG, FEBRUARI 26 FRÅN KOSMOPOLITAN I LAS VEGAS

Lämna en kommentar
WBA:s superfjäderviktsmästare Roger Gutierrez tvingades dra sig ur efter positivt covid-19-test

Köp biljetter Till försäljning!

LAS VEGAS – februari 14, 2022 – Obesegrad stigande stjärna Chris “Primetime” Colbert kommer nu att kvittera mot obesegrade Dominican Olympian Hector Luis Garcia i en 12-omgång WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headliner live på SHOWTIME lördag, Februari 26 i ett Premier Boxing Champions-evenemang från The Chelsea i The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Southpaw Garcia ersätter WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Roger Gutierrez, som tvingades dra sig ur efter ett positivt covid-19-test.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TV-sändningen börjar kl 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT och kommer att presentera ytterligare ett obesegrat ungt fenomen i co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, en 2016 US. Olympian, möter tidigare världsmästare Viktor Postol i en 10-runda super lätt match, medan IBF Junior Bantamviktsvärldsmästare Jerwin Ancajas försvarar sin titel mot obesegrade argentinare Fernando Martinez i den TV-sända öppnaren av den laddade trippelhuvudet.

Biljetter för live-event, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, finns till rea nu och kan köpas via Ticketmaster.com.

Representerar hans hemland Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (16-0, 6 Kos) har snabbt skjutit upp 130-pundsrankingen, ta sig an konkurrens på hög nivå i sin första 16 pro slagsmål. Redan etablerad som en fighter med bländande boxningskunskaper, Colbert visade upp sin förmåga att slåss tå till tå med en 11th-Runda stopp av Jaime Arboleda i december 2020 innan han senast slog Tugstsogt Nyambayar i juli 2021. Den 25-årige blev proffs 2015 och besegrade tre obesegrade fighters i sina första åtta tävlingar. Före Arboleda-kampen, Colbert gjorde en knockout i första omgången mot Miguel Beltran Jr. i September 2019 och en dominerande domslutsseger i 12 rundor över den tidigare mästaren Jezzreel Corrales i januari 2020.

Lång och rank med bra kraft i vänsterhanden och en dedikerad kroppsattack, den 30-årige Garcia (14-0, 10 Kos) gjorde den mest imponerande segern i sin karriär i sin senaste kamp, när han besegrade Isaac Avelar genom enhälligt beslut i december 2021. Den 5-9 Garcia, som sparrade med Devin Haney och Rolly Romero för Avelar-vinsten, representerade sitt hemland San Juan de la Maguana, Dominikanska republiken, i 2016 OS innan han blev proffs i december samma år. Garcia tränas av den högt respekterade Ismael Salas, som har guidat en lång lista av framstående, inklusive Yordenis Ugás, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Nonito Donaire, och Jorge Linares. Garcia kommer att slåss för bara tredje gången i USA. februari 26, efter att ha besegrat Avelar i Minneapolis. Han nollade på att möta en topputmanare in 2022. Nu ska han få sin chans.

# # #

För mer information besök www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, följ #ColbertGarcia, följ på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotions på Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing och @TGBPromotions eller bli ett fan på Facebook på www.Facebook.com/ShowtimeBoxing.