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Veteran Contender Andrzej Fonfara Withdraws from Fight Against Edwin Rodriguez Slated for Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes dissabte, Març 9 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califòrnia

Hard-Hitting Abel Ramos and Battle-Tested Francisco Santana Step In for All-Action Welterweight Showdown In Co-Feature

WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter Makes First

Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas In

Esdeveniment Inici – La cobertura comença a 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT

CARSON, CALIF. (Febrer 14, 2019) – Veteran contender and two-time title challenger Andrzej Fonfara has withdrawn from his match against Edwin Rodriguez that was scheduled to be part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Març 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, a Carson, Califòrnia.

Stepping in as the replacement co-feature is a 10-round, all-action welterweight showdown between hard-hittingAbel Ramos i provat batallaFrancisco “Quota” Santana. La cobertura comença a les 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and is headlined by WBC Welterweight World ChampionShawn Portermaking his first title defense in primetime against mandatory challengerYordenis Ugas.

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The 31-year-old Fonfara announced that he is retiring from boxing, prompting him to withdraw from the fight against Rodriguez on Wednesday.

There is no more enthusiasm and above all no more of the motivation and adrenaline that gave me the desire to go into the ring and compete,” Fonfara said. “I am healthy. Everything is okay. But I no longer have the heart for boxing.

Ramos (23-3-2, 18 KOs) has put together four technical knockout victories since losing a hard-fought majority decision to welterweight contender Jamal James in front of Jameshometown crowd in Minneapolis on April 13, 2018. The 27-year-old from Casa Grande, Arizona proved against James that he’s a formidable opponent for anyone in the 147-pound division.

Santana (25-6-1, 12 KOs) needs an impressive victory over Ramos to remain a force in the welterweight division. The 31-year-old Santana of Santa Barbara, California is coming off a majority decision over the always-tough Felix Diaz and owns victories over then unbeaten fighters Eddie Gomez and Kendal Mena.

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LEO SANTA CREU VS. RAFAEL RIVERA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS


PBC en FOX & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (Febrer 14, 0219) – There was no love lost on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles as fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes exchanged words and went face-to-face at the final press conference before their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu.

AMB campió mundial de pes ploma Leo Santa Creu will defend his title against Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event of the show. La cobertura comença a les 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and will feature an exciting clash between contenders Omar Figueroa iJohn Molina Jr., plus unbeaten prospects Sebastià Fundora i Donnie Marshall anar de peu a peu.

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The event also featured an appearance by former world champion and Southern California fan-favorite Fernando Vargas. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Conga Room:

LEO SANTA CREU

We were getting ready for Miguel Flores, but in the gym you have to always be ready for any kind of style. We had been already been working with sparring partners who brawl, and that’s what we expect from Rafael Rivera.

I knew immediately that Rivera was a good opponent. He’s young and hungry and that makes him dangerous. He can take punches, so we’re ready for 12 rondes. We’re going to be smart in this fight because we know what Rivera can do.

Seeing my dad going through cancer treatment has been very tough. He motivates me to go to the gym and train hard, because I know if he sees me working hard, it will motivate him as well.

I’m just looking to go out there, give a great fight and help my name continue to grow so that I can fight the best.

I love fighting and training here in Los Angeles. It gives me a chance to be with my family more. When I have them here, it makes me train harder. I do all of this for them and their future.

If I can get this win, we want to unify the belts or make the third fight against Carl Frampton. Sinó, we will go to 130 pounds and seek a title in a new weight class.

RAFAEL RIVERA

I’ve stepped in late before to a big fight. I’m always ready when it comes. Expect a surprise come Saturday night.

I know that I have everything it takes to bring this title back to Tijuana. We’ve trained hard and had these last four weeks to focus in on breaking Leo down.

I’m prepared for anything Leo brings into the ring. Everyone knows he’s very tough and throws a lot of punches, but I believe I am the faster fighter and I can hurt him with counters.

This is the best opportunity I’ve had, going up against a great champion like Leo. I’m ready for fight and a great show for the fans.

OMAR FIGUEROA

Given our styles, there’s no way this is going to go the distance. I think this is going to be an early night and I’m planning on having my hand raised.

The layoff didn’t affect me against Robert Guerrero, so I don’t see why it will affect me now. That’s why I keep my style consistent. The only difference is the character across from me in the ring. This fight will depend on how John wants it to go, because I’m coming to fight.

I’m just looking to get in the ring and take advantage of this opportunity I’ve been given. I’ve made changes that have made my whole game so much easier. It’s a totally different mentality that I have now.

“El camp d'entrenament va ser genial. I’ve made a lot of changes in my lifestyle and I’m dedicated 100 percent to boxing. Things have never been better.

JUAN MOLINA JR.

“És hora de lluitar. The hard work is done and the time is now. Talk is cheap. Dissabte a la nit, we’ll get down.

I’ve been down this road before. I was never given lofty expectations. There’s no pressure here. I think Omar’s style will accommodate mine and make it a fun fight for the fans.

Whenever I fight, it’s going to be exciting. You can say the same thing about Omar. I’m prepared for any version of Omar. Just like any other fight. I can’t wait until Saturday night to get in there and do what I do best.

I’ve put everything into this camp, like I’m sure my opponent has. That’s what we owe to the fans and it’s going to come to fruition Saturday night.

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

I expect a good fight. He’s an undefeated fighter and I hope to give the fans a great show and walk away victorious.

We’re totally focused on this fight. I just train and everything else is out of the way. I trained hard and I’m going to do my thing like always.

I’m still growing as a fighter. We’re getting better with every camp and every fight. It’s good that we keep fighting quality opponents, because it helps accelerate that process.

Hopefully we’re going to display a lot more boxing and technique in this fight. I think Marshall is going to come inside and attack the body. I think if I’m able to stop him, it will be from the boxing skills that I show.

DONNIE MARSHALL

I’m ready to dominate the fight like I always do. That’s the only thing on my mind. I don’t care about his height, record or anything else. I’m coming to dominate.

I’ve never been concerned with the height of Fundora. We sparred with some good strong southpaws in Florida including Yamaguchi Falcao. Then we went to Las Vegas for the second half of training camp and worked with some top prospects. I’m more than prepared for anything.

Every fight is a make or break fight. I’ve trained against top fighters and been all around the country in different gyms. I’ve only been pro two and a half years. Sóc un jove 30. I’m going to announce myself on Saturday in a big way.

Richard Schaefer, President i conseller delegat de RingStar Sports

This weekend is another example why Los Angeles is such a great fight town. We’re going to have a fantastic crowd at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live on Saturday night. I think that speaks to the strength of this city as a boxing town, and the strength of this card. This is top to bottom one of the best cards I can remember here in Los Angeles.

The tripleheader on FOX and FOX Deportes has three fights that want to steal the night. We will see which fight and which fighter everyone will be talking about after Saturday. There are definitely some fights on this card that have ‘Fight of the Yearwritten all over them.

We are committed to continuing to bring the best and biggest fights to the fans here in Los Angeles, because Los Angeles is the fight capital of the world again.

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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Creu take on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Febrer 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.

La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and features unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa lluita contundent John Molina Jr.. and a matchup between unbeaten prospects Sebastien Fundora i Donnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 U.S. Olímpic Karlos Balderas will compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.

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El campió mundial invicte de pes welter Errol Spence Jr. Lluita contra el campió del món de quatre divisions invicte Mikey Garcia en un enfrontament històric contra els primers campions de boxa Premier a l'esdeveniment de pagament per visualització de FOX Sports


Dissabte, Març 16 Des d'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas

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Esdeveniment de gran èxit que comptarà amb l'invicte excampió de 168 lliures David Benavidez, L'excampió de pes gallo invicte Luis Nery & El favorit dels fans, Chris Arreola, en combats separats a la targeta de pagament per visualització de quatre baralles



ARLINGTON, TX. (Febrer 14, 2019) – Campió del món invicte de pes welter de la FIB Errol “La Veritat” Spence Jr. defensa el seu títol davant el campió invicte de quatre divisions Mikey García en un enfrontament molt esperat i històric per la supremacia lliura per lliura que encapçala dissabte un esdeveniment de pagament per visualització de Premier Boxing Champions a FOX Sports., Març 16 de l'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas.

La targeta de pagament per visió de quatre baralles també veurà invicte l'antic campió del món de pes súper mitjà David Benavidez enfrontant-se al veterà contendent J'Leon Amor en un enfrontament de 10 rondes, invicte excampió de 118 lliures Luis Nery lluitant contra l'ex campió McJoe Arroyo en una atracció de 10 rondes i favorit dels fans Chris “El malson” Arreola enfrontant-se invicte Jean Pierre Augustin per a 10 rondes d'acció.

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Spence i Garcia s'enfrontaran dissabte, Febrer 16 en una conferència de premsa a Los Angeles que s'emetrà en directe per FOX des del Microsoft Theatre de L.A. Viu al centre de Los Angeles a partir de les 4:30 p.m. I / 1:30 p.m. PT. La roda de premsa està oberta als titulars d'entrades per al Leo Santa Cruz vs. Lluita pel campionat de pes ploma Rafael Rivera.

El Dimarts, Febrer 19, Spence i Garcia s'enfrontaran en una roda de premsa de
AT&T Stadium on finalment s'enfrontaran al març 16.

Garcia està augmentant dues classes de pes de la seva última lluita per desafiar a Spence pel títol de pes welter al pati del darrere de Spence., no gaire lluny del suburbi de Dallas de DeSoto, on Spence va créixer un fan de tota la vida dels Dallas Cowboys.. Garcia lluitarà per novena vegada a Texas com a professional i figures que es veuran impulsades pel gran contingent de seguidors mexicans i mexicano-americans que hi assistiran..

La seva tasca té paral·lelismes històrics amb els camins de grans lluitadors com Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Márquez i Manny Pacquiao, que van pujar diverses classes de pes per desafiar els grans pes welter de tots els temps. Mosley i Pacquiao van tenir èxit en passar del pes lleuger a derrotar a Oscar De La Hoya, mentre que l'ascens de Márquez al pes welter es va aturar en una derrota per decisió davant Floyd Mayweather.

Spence és un pes welter potent que ha aturat el seu últim 11 rivals que s'enfronten a aquest intrigant enfrontament contra el brillant tàctic com Garcia s'ha establert. Amb un enfrontament de dos excel·lents boxejadors en el millor de la seva carrera i de ple entre els cinc primers del mític rànquing de lliura per lliura, el guanyador pot reivindicar-se com el millor boxejador de l'esport actual.

“Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia és un enfrontament de dos lluitadors altament qualificats i realitzats en un veritable enfrontament de gran èxit,” va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. “Els aficionats podran veure l'heroi de la ciutat natal Spence contra la superestrella mexicà-nord-americana Garcia amb un enorme contingent d'aficionats que els animarà per oferir una actuació que coincideixi amb el moment.. Combinat amb una carta de pagament per visió plena de baralles d'acció, això té tots els elements d'un esdeveniment que no és una vegada a la vida.”

“Spence vs. Garcia és un esdeveniment que transcendeix la boxa i és una coronació que coronarà el nou 'King of Boxing,'” va dir Richard Schaefer, President i conseller delegat de RingStar Sports. “A més de l'acte principal, Els aficionats a la lluita gaudiran d'una espectacular nit de boxa amb tres dels lluitadors mexicans més emocionants de l'esport a David Benavidez., Luis Nery i Chris Arreola. Això és exactament el que és i hauria de ser una targeta de pagament per visualització: entreteniment i acció sense parar des del primer timbre fins a l'últim!”

“Estem orgullosos d'acollir un combat de boxa d'aquesta magnitud amb Errol Spence Jr. i Mikey Garcia,” va dir el propietari dels Dallas Cowboys, President i director general Jerry Jones. “AT&El T Stadium va ser construït per acollir els esdeveniments esportius més importants del planeta, i creiem que tenim un altre esdeveniment de boxa increïble a l'horitzó amb aquest enfrontament al nostre edifici el 16 de març.”

Spence (24-0, 21 KOs) No és aliè als grans esdeveniments de l'estadi, ja que va guanyar el títol de la FIB viatjant a Anglaterra per enfrontar-se al llavors campió Kell Brook a l'estadi de futbol Bramhall Lane el maig. 27, 2017. Davant d'una multitud esgarrifosa 27,000 partidaris lleials de Brook, Spence, de 28 anys, va aturar Brook en ronda 11 per arrencar el títol.

Aquesta serà la tercera defensa del títol de Spence. Després de vèncer a Brook, el va defensar amb èxit amb una parada a la vuitena ronda del campió de dues divisions Lamont Peterson i després va noquejar al desafiador obligatori Carlos Ocampo a la primera ronda en la seva última lluita al Ford Center a The Star de Frisco., Texas, prop de la seva ciutat natal de Desoto, Texas al juny 16. Spence es va convertir en professional poc després de representar els EUA. al 2012 Els Jocs Olímpics de Londres amb moltes promeses i van pujar a les files del campionat amb victòries sobre l'antic campió Chris Algieri i els veterans contendents Leonard Bundu, Alejandro Barrera i Chris van Heerde.

“No puc esperar al 16 de març. No es fa més gran que això,” va dir Spence. “Lluitant a AT&El T Stadium de la meva ciutat natal és un somni fet realitat. Si guanyo a Mikey Garcia de la manera que penso guanyar-lo, Seré el noi de l'esport. Aquest és el meu any i Mikey no m'aturarà. Estic entrenant com si aquesta fos la lluita més gran de la meva vida i vull fer un gran espectacle per als aficionats i guanyar de manera convincent.”

García (39-0, 30 KOs) s'està esforçant per armar una carrera llegendària i persegueix aquest objectiu de manera agressiva. Ha guanyat campionats del món en pes ploma, Júnior lleuger, pes lleuger i pes welter júnior. Ara mira un títol de pes welter contra la classe de consens de la divisió a Spence. Lluita fora de la vall de Moreno, Califòrnia, Garcia va unificar els Campionats del Món de pes lleuger de la FIB i el CMB en el seu últim combat en aconseguir una victòria per decisió unànime sobre Robert Easter., Jr. al juliol 28.

El jugador de 31 anys va assolir per primera vegada les posicions del campionat passant per la divisió de pes ploma i júnior., derrotant a Orlando Salido, Juan Manuel Lopez, Román Martínez i Juan Carlos Burgos per consolidar-se com a estrella de l'esport. Garcia ha estat en una via ràpida des que va acabar una pausa de gairebé 2 anys i mig amb una victòria per nocaut sobre Elios Rojas a 2016. Després de la victòria davant Rojas, Garcia va aconseguir una victòria per KO sobre Dejan Zlaticanin per al campionat de pes lleuger del CMB al gener 2017, abans de derrotar al campió de quatre divisions Adrien Broner al juliol i després va aconseguir un títol a 140 lliures en caure i derrotar a Sergey Lipinets el març passat..

“En la meva carrera sempre he buscat lluitar contra el millor de la boxa i aquesta lluita contra Errol Spence Jr.. és només això,” va dir García. “Vull ser conegut com un dels grans de tots els temps i quina millor manera de fer-ho que guanyar un títol de pes welter i convertir-se en un campió del món de cinc divisions. Tinc un gran respecte per Errol i pel que ha aconseguit, però espero deixar el ring a AT&T Stadium amb el títol mundial de pes welter. Aquest és un partit que esperava des de fa molt de temps i penso oferir als aficionats una actuació que mai oblidaran.”

Benavidez, de 22 anys (20-0, 17 KOs) es va convertir en el lluitador més jove que mai va guanyar un títol de pes súper mitjà 2017 quan va derrotar a Ronald Gavril amb només 20 anys. Lluitant fora de Phoenix, El germà gran de Benavidez, Jose, també és un lluitador professional que va desafiar a Terrence Crawford l'any passat. Benavidez va guanyar recentment una represa contra Gavril el febrer passat, i com WBC “Campió de Reces” buscarà recuperar el seu cinturó davant el guanyador de l'Anthony Dirrell vs. Avni Yildirim lluita pel títol vacant al febrer 23.

Nascut a Detroit però lluitant fora de Las Vegas, Estimar (24-2-1, 13 KOs) Ha estat durant molt de temps entre els principals contendents en pes súper mitjà i, més recentment, va perdre una decisió davant Peter Quillin a l'agost.. El jugador de 31 anys havia estat anteriorment invicte en set combats de cara al partit contra Quillin..

Actualment en una ratxa de nocauts de nou combats, Nery (28-0, 24 KOs) buscarà fer un pas més a prop d'una lluita per recuperar el títol de pes gallo quan entri al ring de març 16. El jove de 24 anys de Tijuana, Mèxic va viatjar dues vegades al Japó i va aturar Shinsuke Yamanaka en lluites pel títol del CMB. En 2018 va aturar Jason Canoy i Renson Robles dirigint-se als seus Estats Units. debut contra Arroyo.

La 2008 Olímpic pel seu país natal, Puerto Rico, Arroyo (18-2. 8 KOs) va capturar un campionat de 115 lliures amb una decisió tècnica sobre Arthur Villanueva al seu 2015 xoc. Després d'abandonar decisions contra Rau'shee Warren i Jerwin Ancajas, el jugador de 33 anys va derrotar recentment a Sander Díaz el juny passat.

Un emocionant baralla dins del ring, Arreola (37-5-1, 32 KOs) és conegut per desafiar els millors pesos pesants de l'esport al llarg de la seva carrera, i per convertir-se en una atracció popular a Los Angeles natal i als voltants pel seu estil de lluita i personalitat. El jugador de 37 anys es va enfrontar a persones com Vitali Klitschko, Tomasz Adamek, i Bermane Stiverne, abans de desafiar a Deontay Wilder pel seu títol 2016. Després d'una breu jubilació, Arreola va tornar a Stop Maurenzo Smith el desembre passat.

Invicte i lluitant fora de Louisville, Agustí (17-0-1, 12 KOs) afrontarà la seva prova més dura i experimentada fins ara a Arreola. Nascut a Haití, Augustin es va convertir en professional 2014 i ha pujat constantment al rànquing de pes pesat.

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Sobre AT&Estadi T:
AT&T Stadium és un dels més grans, llocs d'entreteniment més avançats tecnològicament del món. Dissenyat per HKS i construït per Manhattan Construction, la $1.2 L'estadi mil milions compta amb dos arcs monumentals, el clúster de plaques de vídeo HDTV més gran del món, un sostre retràctil expansiu i les portes de zones finals retràctils més grans del món. Les característiques de l'estadi inclouen seients 80,000 i ampliabilitat fins a 100,000, sobre 300 suites de luxe, seients del club a diversos nivells i la botiga professional dels Dallas Cowboys, obert al públic tot l'any. L'estadi també acull una col·lecció d'art contemporani de primer nivell, compost per més 50 peces d'una sèrie internacional d'artistes comissariats exposades a les parets i als grans espais públics del recinte. A més de ser la llar dels Dallas Cowboys des de la seva obertura 2009, l'estadi ha acollit el Super Bowl XLV, la 2010 NBA All Star Game, la 2014 Final Four de bàsquet masculí de la NCAA, la 2015 Joc de campionat nacional de playoffs de futbol universitari i el clàssic anual de Goodyear Cotton Bowl. El recinte també ha acollit futbol de secundària i universitat, concerts, lluites del campionat, partits internacionals de futbol, i altres esdeveniments especials. Per obtenir més informació, anar a www.attstadium.com.

PREMIER CAMPIONS DE BOIXA A FOX & FOX ESPORTS: LEO SANTA CREU VS. RAFAEL RIVERA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS


PBC en FOX & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles

Feu clic aAQUÍ per a Fotos de Luis Mejia/TGB Promotions

LOS ANGELES(Febrer 13, 2019) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.
 
Les entrades per a l'espectacle, que està promogut per TGB Promotions i Ringstar Sports, estan a la venda, and can be purchased at AXS.com.
 
Wednesday’s workout featured Mexican contenderRafael Rivera, who will battle WBA Featherweight World ChampionLeo Santa Creu en l'esdeveniment principal.
 
Also working out Wednesday at City of Angels Boxing Club were unbeaten former championOmar Figueroai contundentJohn Molina Jr.., who battle in super lightweight action, and unbeaten prospectDonnie Marshall, who faces fellow-unbeatenSebastià Fundorain a super welterweight bout that kicks off televised coverage at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT. El invicte 2016 U.S. OlímpicKarlos Balderaswas also in attendance, as he competes in a TV swing bout.
 
The fighters will go face-to-face at a press conference on Thursday that will feature former two-time world champion and Southern California favorite Fernando Vargas. Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimecres:
 
RAFAEL RIVERA
 
When I got this opportunity, No vaig pensar dues vegades. I was training and ready and I wanted this challenge. I’m here to make the most of it.
 
Like I always say to my fans, be ready for a great fight. I’m looking to make this very exciting and interesting. The belt is coming back with me to Tijuana.
 
“Mai busco el nocaut, but I’ve still been able to get them. Estic a punt, so I hope he’s also ready to give the fans a great fight.
 
This is a big challenge for me. I’m coming for that world title. I want to prove how good I am and become a world champion for my fans in Tijuana.
 
I love to face the best fighters out there. Leo is a fighter who throws a lot of punches. We’ve seen it and we’ve studied it. But I don’t think he’s very fast. I’m faster than he is and I have to take advantage of that. I have to counter him when he comes in and do my job.
 
OMAR FIGUEROA
 
I’m looking to come back strong against Molina. My style is always to go in there for the knockout and give the fans a great show. The sooner we get him out of there, la millor.
 
We know that John Molina is a tough fighter. He’s been in there with some of the best in the world and he’s given them problems. We expect him to bring a great fight.
 
We’ve seen Molina box before and make things difficult for certain fighters. I’m going to try to make the fight my style of fight and we’ll see if he obliges. Once he feels the power, he might choose to box.
 
I don’t think this goes past six rounds. I’m confident about that. We’re going to be ready for anything Molina brings.
 
I’ve been doing a lot of healing physically, mental i espiritualment. I’m looking to show on Saturday that I’ve got everything together.
 
JUAN MOLINA JR.
 
I feel excited and confident. Maybe overconfident, però estic preparat. We did our job in the gym and now we are ready for the fight.
 
I have to expect the best version of Omar Figueroa. He is a smart kid. I don’t know if he is trying to entice me into a war right away. I don’t know what his game plan is, but we will find out on Saturday.
 
Fans need to tune in on FOX and FOX Deportes February 16. This is going to be a war and I believe we’re going to steal the show.
 
This isn’t my first go around against a Joel Diaz-trained fighter. I did it before with Ruslan Provodnikov and now it is my job to beat Figueroa.
 
I am not affected by being considered the underdog. Every one of my fights, fans make money. I think Provodnikov I was 11-1. When you become a veteran in the sport, you stop worrying about stuff like that. Talk is cheap.
 
There is a lot at stake for me. I don’t feel pressure, but there is a lot at stake. Every fight of my career I have something to prove and Saturday is no different.
 
DONNIE MARSHALL
 
This is my first big opportunity and I’m ready to take full advantage. I’m going to show everybody where I’m at.
 
I’m going to take it as it comes in the ring. We have a game plan, but I’m a creator in the ring. I create on the go. I’ll fit in where I can and go with the flow of the fight.
 
The only challenge I see is his height. He’s obviously very tall at six-foot seven-inches. We know what we have to do to break him down. I don’t even really see the height as a challenge, because I spar with heavyweights all the time.
 
“Estic 10-0, but I only started boxing when I was 20, sobre 10 fa anys que. I don’t have the time like young prospects who want to play around, I want to fight any and everybody I can right now.
 
KARLOS BALDERAS
 
I feel excited and anxious to get back in the ring. I’m ready physically and mentally. I know that my opponent won’t be ready for the heat I’m going to throw at him.
 
This year I’m looking to be busy. I want to be back in the ring in April if everything goes well on Saturday. After this fight I’m going to move to Los Angeles and add trainer Roberto Alcazar to my team. He’s had a lot of experience in big fights and I think he’s going to be a great help. I can really understand clearly what he’s trying to teach me.
 
I’m going to show everyone that I’m the real deal once again. I’m going to prove why these fighters can’t make it through a fight with me. This year is all business for me.
 
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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world championLeo Santa Creutake on Mexico’sRafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Febrer 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.
 
Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and features unbeaten former championOmar Figueroalluita contundentJohn Molina Jr.. and a matchup between unbeaten prospectsSebastien FundoraiDonnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 U.S. OlímpicKarlos Balderaswill compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.
 
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Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. & Four-Division Champion Mikey Garcia to Square Off at Unprecedented Live Press Conference on FOX & FOX Deportes This Saturday, Febrer 16 a 4:30 p.m. I / 1:30 p.m. PT from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu

Fighters to Preview Blockbuster Showdown During Nationally Televised Press Conference Leading up to Saturday, Març 16 FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas

EL ÀNGELS(Febrer 11, 2019) – Unbeaten welterweight championErrol Spence Jr.and undefeated four-division championMikey Garcíawill go face-to-face at a special FOX PBC PRESS CONFERENCE that will air live on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday, Febrer 16 a 4:30 p.m. I / 1:30 p.m. PT from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.

Errol Spence Jr. versus Mikey Garcia is one of the most intriguing fights of the year and having them face off before a live audience on network television is an unprecedented and unique way to build interest for this fight,” said Bill Wanger, EVP of Programming, Operacions en viu i investigació, FOX Sports. “We’re excited to highlight these two undefeated fighters before they go toe-to-toe in the ring.

This is a historic occasion. I can’t recall the last time, if ever, in my 30 years in the sport when there has been a press conference live on broadcast television,” va dir Tom Brown, President de TGB Promocions. “It’s just further proof of the commitment that FOX has to the sport and the PBC boxers. It’s also a win for the fans who tune-in because they will get a sneak peek at what awaits when these two champions step into the ring at AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas on March 16.

“Spence vs. Garcia is a more than a fight. It is an event that will determine who is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world,” va dir Richard Schaefer, President i conseller delegat de RingStar Sports. “It is an event that transcends boxing. The legendary AT&T Stadium is the perfect host for this event, where two champions in the prime of their careers will put their records and their legacies on the line. Al març 16, the world will be watching and witness one of the biggest events of our generation.

The hour-long show on FOX will be hosted by Kate Abdo along with analysts Ray Mancini and newly crowned IBF World Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant. Kenny Albert hosts the press conference with fighters in the ring, while Jimmy Lennon Jr. introduces fighters. Heidi Androl serves as the reporter, adding interviews during the show. Spence and Garcia will preview their upcoming FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View showdown taking place Saturday, Març 16 de l'AT&Estadi T d'Arlington, Texas.

Boxing fans can tune-in at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT for more PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes coverage as a three-fight broadcast kicks off from Microsoft Theater with WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz defending his title against Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event.

GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.


Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora

Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener

Mireu la presentació d ’Encore dilluns a 10 P.m. ET / PT
On SHOWTIME EXTREME®

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CARSON, Qualif., (Febrer 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
Knockdown video highlight: https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t

Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 KOs) down to his knees.

Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Ell va dir. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 oponents, connectat 50 per cent dels seus cops de poder, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,", va dir Ruiz. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,", va dir Davis. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Estic a punt.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. “Sí, senyor. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”

En la baralla co-estel·lar, Mario Barris (23-0, 14 KOs) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KOs). L'atur es va produir en 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 per cent dels seus cops de poder, Incloent 37 de 58 (64 per cent) in the fourth and final round.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,” va dir Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 lliura. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

Va afegir: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Ell va dir. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Ell va dir. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

A l'obertura de la televisió, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KOs) en una baralla de pes lleuger de 10 assalts. Els tres jutges van anotar la lluita 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Missa, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 ronda.

"(The knock down) was correct,"Va dir Fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Ell va dir. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

A mig camí de la lluita, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 de 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 de 317 per just 19 per cent. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,"Va dir Fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 KOs) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KOs) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 KOs) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KOs) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy® premiat reporter Jim Gray, l'historiador de boxa Steve Farhood com a golejador no oficial de primera línia, i el locutor de rings de renom mundial Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., amb la direcció de Bob Dunphy.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT a SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. HUGO RUIZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS


Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califòrnia. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions

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/Mayweather Promotions

LOS ANGELES (Febrer 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis i l'ex campió del món Hugo Ruiz went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, a Carson, Califòrnia. i presentat per Premier campions de boxa.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. El invicte pes superlleuger Mario Barris will be facing Mexico’s Richard Zamora, mentre que excampió del món Javier Fortuna will step in against lightweight contender Sharif Bogere as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President Floyd Mayweather. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

GERVONTA DAVIS

I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“El camp d'entrenament ha estat molt bo. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. Dissabte nit, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.

HUGO RUIZ

I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Vaig a deixar tot al ring. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, però no m'intimida. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.

MARIO BARRIS

This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. Si vol una guerra, I’ll give him a war.

RICHARD ZAMORA

I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. debut. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.

JAVIER FORTUNA

I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.

SHARIF BOGERE

We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.

Floyd Mayweather, President de Mayweather Promotions

It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. When it comes to excitement, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. En la meva opinió, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.

SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, President de Sampson Boxing

It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Confia en mi, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.

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ABOUT DAVIS VS. RUIZ
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Febrer 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, a Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® PRESENTA UN SUPER PES MITJÀ MOLT ANTICIPAT ENTRE JAMES DeGALE I CHRIS EUBANK JR. Dissabte, Febrer 23 VIURE A SHOWTIME


CAMPIONAT DE BOIXA SHOWTIME de dues baralles®La televisió inclou el potencial pesat Joe Joyce vs. El veterà Bermane Stiverne; En directe a SHOWTIME i el servei de streaming de la xarxa

 

NOVA YORK – febrer 6, 2019 - SHOWTIME Sports presentarà dissabte l'esperat enfrontament de pes súper mitjà entre els ferotges rivals britànics James DeGale i Chris Eubank Jr., Febrer 23 en directe a SHOWTIME de The O2 de Londres. En el combat co-protagonitzat, El prospecte en ràpid augment Joe Joyce lluita contra l'excampió del món Bermane Stiverne en un enfrontament de 12 rondes de pes pesat. L'esdeveniment s'emetrà en directe a l'aire i a través del servei de transmissió de les xarxes a una hora d'inici que s'anunciarà.


 
La boxa del campionat Showtime® L'esdeveniment és presentat per Premier Boxing Champions a ITV al Regne Unit. i promogut per Poxon Sports. El combat conjunt es promou en associació amb Ringstar Sports i Don King Productions.

 

Degale (25-2-1, 15 KOs) i Eubank (27-2, 21 KOs) finalment resoldran la seva puntuació de llarga durada quan els dos rivals oberts finalment s'enfrontin davant de l'excitable multitud de la ciutat natal de Londres en l'assumpte britànic..

 

DeGale, de 33 anys, va ser el primer boxejador britànic a guanyar una medalla d'or als Jocs Olímpics i un campionat mundial com a professional.. Va guanyar el seu títol mundial amb una decisió unànime sobre Andre Dirrell 2015 i va fer dues defenses reeixides abans de lluitar per l'empat contra Badou Jack 2017. DeGale va venjar el seu desembre 2017 pèrdua davant Caleb Truax per recuperar el seu cinturó de pes súper mitjà de la FIB a l'abril 2018 per SHOWTIME. Després de desallotjar voluntàriament el cinturó, DeGale va aturar el veterà Fidel Muñoz la seva última vegada fora.

 

Eubank Jr., de 29 anys., fill de l'antic campió mundial de dues divisions Chris Eubank, està molt motivat per desafiar per més títols mundials després de perdre una decisió unànime davant George Groves pel cinturó de pes súper mitjà de l'AMB fa un any. La rivalitat entre DeGale i Eubank s'ha produït des de fa diversos anys després d'una sèrie d'enfrontaments. El duet s'ha enfrontat al gimnàs i ha intercanviat diverses cops verbals a les xarxes socials. Eubank, que ha estat entrenant a Las Vegas al Mayweather Boxing Club, ha guanyat nou dels seus últims deu baralles i ha registrat nocauts en vuit d'aquestes victòries.

 

La Joyce de 6 peus, de Londres, Anglaterra, ha començat la seva carrera professional amb un 100 percentatge de KO després de convertir-se en professional 2017 a l'edat de 32. Un aficionat consumat, Joyce va guanyar la medalla de plata de pes superpesat per a la Gran Bretanya al 2016 Jocs Olímpics. Joyce, que entrena a Big Bear, Califòrnia. sota el reconegut entrenador Abel Sánchez, va noquejar a Joe Hanks 2:25 de la primera ronda en la seva última lluita al Deontay Wilder vs. Cartell de Tyson Fury.

 

Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs), que va ser el primer boxejador nascut a Haití a posseir una peça de la corona de pes pesat, va guanyar el títol del CMB amb un convincent TKO a la sisena ronda sobre Chris Arreola el 2014. Aleshores Stiverne va perdre el cinturó en la seva següent lluita contra Deontay Wilder, tot i convertir-se en el primer lluitador a endur-se la distància a l'actual campió nord-americà. L'home de 40 anys no ha lluitat des de la seva pèrdua a la 2017 revancha contra Wilder, però està ansiós per recuperar-se amb una victòria declarada sobre la molt apreciada Joyce.

LEO SANTA CRUZ LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS – WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes dissabte, Febrer 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles


WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes dissabte, Febrer 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES (Febrer 5, 2019) – AMB campió mundial de pes ploma Leo Santa Creu, one of Los Angelesmost popular boxing stars, hosted a media workout at Fortune Gym in Hollywood Tuesday as he nears his primetime showdown againstRafael Rivera that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Febrer 16 al Microsoft Theatre de L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.

Les entrades per a l'espectacle, que està promogut per TGB Promotions i Ringstar Sports, estan a la venda, and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Santa Creu, who was joined by his father and trainer Jose Santa Cruz, showed off the skills that have made him a can’t-miss attraction. Santa Cruz was originally scheduled to face Miguel Flores, but he was replaced by Rivera after Flores suffered an injury in training.

Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday in Hollywood:

LEO SANTA CREU

We kept our training camp going despite the change of opponent. We always train the same no matter who the opponent is.

We spar against fighters who have every different kind of style, because the opponent could always bring something new to the ring. My dad tells me to always be prepared for any kind of style. We are ready for whatever the opponent brings into the ring.

I’m always staying in shape whether I’m in the gym training for a fight or not. When they call us and tell us what the fight is, we’re always ready.

I know that Rivera has fought some good opponents like Joseph Diaz and Joet Gonzalez, and he’s gone the distance with them. He’s given them tough battles. He’s shown that he’s a tough fighter who will leave everything in the ring.

This isn’t going to be an easy fight. Rivera is tougher than people have given him credit for in the past. It motivates me to try to be the first to knock him out. If I have the opportunity for it, I’m going for it. Most important though, is to come out of there with the victory.

Sometimes when my dad is having tough days dealing with the cancer, I want to stay at home with him, but he tells me to go to the gym and train hard. So I tell him that we’re going to work hard for him. We both motivate each other.

“(Campió de pes ploma del CMB) Gary Russell Jr.. is the fight that I want. He beat me in the amateurs, but in the pros I get 12 rondes. I think that I can beat him.

JOSE SANTA CREU, El pare de Leo & Entrenador

We didn’t worry too much about the opponent change. I don’t think it makes too much of a difference. Leo is going to be at his best and ready for whoever steps into that ring.

We didn’t let the change effect our routine. We continued the same preparations as always so Leo is ready to fight. We respect every opponent too much to ever fall behind in conditioning.

I think this is going to be a good fight. Leo is always very competitive and any time he can win a fight he knows it will be big for his career.

Leo is 30-years-old right now and I think that he will be retired by 35. He has a lot left to accomplish in this sport and our team is going to keep pushing him to be the best that he can.

Richard Schaefer, President & Director general d'Esports Ringstar

Top to bottom this is just a great card. It’s going to be toe-to-toe action downtown at L.A. Viu. It’s an affordable ticket at $30, and that gives you the chance to see one of the stars of the sport in a slugfest.

Leo Santa Cruz always brings great action and drama when he enters the ring. You have to be on the edge of your seat during a Leo Santa Cruz fight and I expect nothing less next Saturday night. Rafael Rivera has nothing to lose in this fight, and that is the recipe for a tremendous showdown.

Boxing at Microsoft Theater has caught on. That fight in January between Caleb Plant and Jose Uzcategui had a great atmosphere and it is just a beautiful place to watch the fights. Microsoft Theater is becoming the indoor ‘war groundsof boxing.

TOM BROWN, President de Promocions TGB

Rafael Rivera put up a great fight against Joseph Diaz Jr., and he came back against Joet Gonzalez and lost a split-decision, but he really won that fight. Rivera should only have one loss on his record.

Rivera is going into this fight with the same granite chin that he showed everyone against Diaz. He was prepared and ready when the call came for this fight. He’s a great replacement. Leo better be ready and not take him lightly.

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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX
Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Creu assumir
Mèxic de Rafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Febrer 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.

La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and features unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa lluita contundent John Molina Jr.. and a matchup between unbeaten prospects Sebastien Fundora i Donnie Marshall.

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Mexico’s Cesar Juarez Battles Former Champion Ryosuka Iwasa in IBF Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator & Undefeated Carlos Licona Defends IBF Junior Flyweight Championship Against South Africa’s DeeJay Kriel on Saturday, Febrer 16 al Microsoft Theatre de L.A. Viu


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WBA Featherweight Champion Leo Santa Cruz Defends Title Against Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on
GUINEU & FOX Esports

LOS ANGELES (Febrer 5, 2019) – Mexico’s Cesar Juarez battles former champion Ryosuka Iwasa of Japan in a 12-round IBF Super Bantamweight title elimination match and undefeated IBF Junior Flyweight Champion Carlos Licona of Mexico clashes with South Africa’s DeeJay Kriel in non-televised action presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, Febrer 16 al Microsoft Theatre de L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.

Action will also see 2016 U.S. Olímpic Karlos Balderas (6-0, 5 KOs) in a special six-round lightweight attraction, former title challenger Hugo Centeno, Jr. (26-2, 14 KOs) reunió Oscar Cortez (27-3, 14 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight bout and Ivan Redkach (21-4-1, 16 KOs) dueling Tyrone Harris (26-13, 16 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight match. The Balderas fight is a swing bout for the FOX and FOX Deportes telecast that will air live if time permits.

Les entrades per a l'espectacle, que està promogut per TGB Promotions i Ringstar Sports, estan a la venda, and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Juárez (23-6, 17 KOs) has worked his way back into title contention since losing to Isaac Dogboe in a super bantamweight championship match last January. The 27-year-old from Mexico City fought three more times in 2018, scoring two stoppage victories and a unanimous decision over Jorge Sanchez most recently in September.

Iwasa (25-3, 16 KOs) won the IBF Super Bantamweight title with a TKO victory over Yukinori Oguni in 2017 and successfully defended it with a unanimous decision over Ernesto Saulong last March. The 29-year-old from Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan most recently lost the title by unanimous decision to T.J. Doheny in August.

Mexico’s Licona (14-0, 2 KOs) was very busy in 2018, fighting four times and winning the IBF Junior Flyweight title with a split decision over Mark Anthony Barriga on December 1. The 23-year-old from Mexico City, Mexico will be making his first title defense against the 23-year-old Kriel (14-1-1, 6 KOs). Fighting out of Johannesburg, Sud-àfrica, he will compete for the first time in the U.S. and is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Xolisa Magusha in March.

Non-televised undercard action also features unbeaten prospect José Gómez (11-0, 4 KOs) enfront de Jorge Luis Guzman (5-2-1, 2 KOs) en una de sis assalts súper ploma baralla, undefeated super featherweight prospect Jerry Pérez (10-0, 7 KOs) reunió Ivan Benitez (12-2, 4 KOs) in a four round match and a six-round super featherweight clash between Neri Ariel Romero (11-0, 7 KOs) i Roxberg Patrick Riley (13-1, 7 KOs).

Rounding out the card is undefeated super lightweight prospect Julian Rodarte (14-0-1, 6 KOs) competing against Miguel Mendoza (23-15-2, 22 KOs) en un partit de vuit assalts, Philippine featherweight and former world champion Marlon Tapales (31-2, 14 KOs) stepping in for a 10-round attraction and the pro debut of Shon Mondragon in a four-round super bantamweight fight.

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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX
Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Creu assumir
Mèxic de Rafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Febrer 16 from Microsoft Theater
at L.A. Viu a Los Angeles.

La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and features unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa lluita contundent John Molina Jr.. and a matchup between unbeaten prospects Sebastien Fundora i Donnie Marshall.

Per obtenir més informació: visita www.premierboxingchampions.com, ht
tp://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage
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