YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO,WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE IN FOX SPORTS PBCPAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROMT-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Robert Guerrero, Mark Magsayo & Carlos Castro Victorious InPay-Per-View Undercard Action &Frank Martin, Steven Torres & Jose Valenzuela Score Impressive Wins in PBC Action Live on FOX Klicken HIERfor photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Klicken HIERfor photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Klicken HIERfor photos from Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
LAS VEGAS (August 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugásshone bright on the biggest of stages.
A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the greatManny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World title in the main event of FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.
“I’m very excited but, most of all, I want to thank Manny Pacquiao for giving me this moment in the ring today,” Ugas said afterward. “I told you, I am the champion of the WBA and I showed it tonight.”
“I’m very emotional. A lot of people say Cubans can’t win the big fight. So, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”
Pacquiao, wie immer, war in der Niederlage gnädig.
“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,Sagte Pacquiao. “Thank you to all of you. I want to thank all my fans and the media. For many decades, the press, media and boxing fans were always behind us, supporting us. That’s why we’re here, why we became popular and why we accomplished our dreams as a fighter.
“I am a fighter outside and inside the ring. I look forward to returning to the Philippines and helping them during this pandemic.”
Ugas used his size, strength and length to keep Pacquiao guessing, slowly wearing down boxing’s only eight-division champ to win in decisive fashion.
Pacquiao, 42 (67-8-2, 39 KOs), promised a fast start and lived up to his word in the first, darting in and out with combinations. Unfazed, the 35-year-old Ugas (27-4, 12 KOs) maintained a tight guard. In der zweiten, he unveiled his long left jab, alternating it up and downstairs as Pacquiao struggled to get inside.
Pacquiao began the third with a short left but Ugas silenced the crowd with power shots of his own. The Cuban began landing a looping right in the fourth, a punch Pacquiao struggled with the entire night.
Following a close fifth, Ugas regained the upper hand in the sixth, working the jab and delivering well-placed punches to the body. Two-way action brought the crowd to their feet in the seventh as they shouted “Manny! Manny! Manny!” Ugas remained poised, pushing the Philippine Senator back with more rights.
“My trainer, Ismael Salas, and I had a plan,“, sagte Ugas. “We were going to move him around; we were going to use the jab and keep him off balance. That was the whole game plan.”
Ugas controlled the eighth, and the raucous audience responded to more punishing rights by Ugas. Sensing the fight slipping away, Pacquiao picked up the pace in the ninth. Immer noch, the harder shots came from Ugas.
Early in the 10th, a Pacquiao left forced Ugas to clinch. The momentum was short-lived. Ugas had now found a home for his right and was throwing it with regularity. Die 12thwas particularly one-sided. Ugas repeatedly landed the right, hurting Pacquiao on several occasions and opening a cut near his left eye.
“The right hand was a shot I had planned to use on Manny,“, sagte Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”
The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Augenblicke später, three judges scored the bout in his favor, one turning in a 115-113 card while the other two had it 116-112.
“In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao in the ring,“, sagte Pacquiao. “I don’t know. Let me rest first, relax and make a decision if I’ll continue to fight or not.”
“He’s a legend, one of the greatest fighters that ever lived,” Ugas said of his opponent. “I’ll always respect him not only as a great fighter but outside the ring. I also admire that he fights for his country, as I do. I want to free Cuba.”
Im Co-Main Event, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KOs) battled his way to a 10-round unanimous decision over“Vicious” Victor Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 KOs).
Alle drei Richter erzielten den Kampf 96-94.
“It felt good to be back in the ring with fans and I definitely fed off of their energy,” said Guerrero. “I knew this was going to be an all-out war. Victor Ortiz brought the best out of me tonight. It was back and forth action the entire fight and I came out on top as I predicted.”
Much of the action was fought on the inside where Guerrero landed the cleaner shots. After a feel-out opener, Guerrero came alive in the second, stunning Ortiz with a series of power shots.
Round after round, the two former world champions unloaded short shots in close quarters with each refusing to take a backward step. Guerrero capped off his performance with a strong 10th Rahmen, which proved to be the difference on the cards.
“Ich dachte, ich gewann. Es ist was es ist,Sagte Ortiz. “It was a close fight. He didn’t hurt me. A couple times I got caught off balance but that was it. I should have boxed a little better, but hey, he did what he had to do.”
“Now I’m ready to step up and fight anyone they put in front of me,” said Guerrero. “I have a lot left in me and I’m in this sport to win another world title. I dedicate this fight to my family and I give all the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ.”
In a star-making performance, Markieren Sie "Magnifico" wird wegnehmen (23-0, 16 KOs) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout ofJuli Ceja (32-5-1, 28 KOs), putting the former world champion away in the 10thround of their WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator.
“I just worked a lot on the straight punches,” said Magsayo. “I kept working it round after round and when I saw he was hurt, I followed up.
“I’m so glad for the outcome. I expected his style to make it happen and I expected a knockout tonight.”
It looked like it might be an early night when a counter left hook from Magsayo floored Ceja in the first. Mexico’s Ceja gamely rose and worked his way back into the fight, slowing Magsayo down with combinations to the ribs.
Ceja’s work paid off late in the fifth when a left uppercut introduced Magsayo to the canvas. The 26-year-old slugger made it to his feet. The bell sounded moments later.
Ceja attacked the body with abandon in the sixth and seventh but it was Magsayo who found his second wind late. His fast hands and feet allowed him to dictate the action in the eighth. He enjoyed an even better ninth, flashing his left in the forms of jabs and hooks.
With the fight seemingly hanging in the balance, Magsayo let it all hang out in the tenth. As Ceja sought refuge along the ropes, Magsayo uncorked a picture-perfect one-two flush on the Mexican’s jaw. Ceja sagged to the mat, helped along the way by another right. No count was needed. Referee Kenny Bayless ended the bout at 0:50 von der 10th Runde.
“I got knocked down and was surprised, but I focused my mind on what I wanted, a world championship shot,” said Magsayo. “It’s my dream today and now it’s coming true. Hopefully my next fight is a world title shot.”
Im Pay-per-View-Opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 KOs) turned in the finest performance of his career, ehemaligen WM-Herausforderer stoppen Óscar Escandón (26-6, 18 KOs) in der 10thround of their back-and-forth featherweight encounter.
“Escandón has been in there with the best. He’s gone a lot of rounds with world champions,” said Castro. “But it was just a matter of time, picking our punches. I sat down a little more on my shots. I’ve been with Manny Robles for only four months. With a little more time, I think we’ll be able to dominate the division.”
Castro used his height and reach to keep Escandón at bay early on. Escandón was game throughout. Late in the first, he pinned Castro against the ropes and buckled him with a hard left hook.
“I knew it was going to be a slow start,” Castro said. “Manny Robles taught me a lot, but a year and a half out of the ring, a new coach—it’s always different. Sparring and training is always different from fights, so I feel great and happy for the opportunity. I have to keep progressing.”
By the start of the second, Castro was back to using his jab and timely footwork. His punch output increased with each passing round.
Escandón began to show signs of wear in the fifth. Castro was now landing to head and body with regularity. Early in the seventh, Escandón was badly wobbled by a right hand. Castro pounced, unloading a series of power shots. Escandón countered with a wild left hook that missed. The force of the blow drove Escandón to the canvas. Referee Celestino Ruiz improperly ruled it a knockdown, which was later overturned and ruled a slip.
Castro sought to close the show but Escandón showed incredible heart, fighting him off until Castro was forced to retreat. The crowd roared their approval at round’s end.
Castro continued to dominate in the ninth. He closed the show in the tenth, landing another big right followed by a volley that floored Castro. Ruiz mercifully waved it off at 1:08 von der 10th Runde.
“I fought my heart out and gave my best effort, but it just wasn’t my night tonight,” said Castro. “I had him hurt in the first round, but I didn’t have enough time to finish him off. I give Castro a lot of respect, he’s a great fighter and showed great sportsmanship. I’m not done and I will be back.”
“What’s next is up to my promoters,” Castro said. “I’m going to take some time off to spend time with my family, thank my coaches and enjoy the victory.”
Vor dem Pay-per-View, rising lightweight sensationFrank “The Ghost” Martin (14-0, 10 KOs) impressed again, pitching a 10-round shutout overRyan Kielczweski (30-6, 11 KOs) in the main event on PBC action live on FOX and FOX Deportes.
Alle drei Richter erzielten den Kampf 100-90.
The 26-year-old Martin dictated the pace from the opening bell, working behind a southpaw jab and stepping in with combinations. Kielczewski was game but had no answer for Martin’s speed, power and athleticism.
Im Co-Main Event auf FOX, Schwergewicht Aussicht Steven Torres (5-0, 5 KOs) machte kurzen Prozess mit Justin Rolfe (6-3-1, 4 KOs), pounding Rolfe until referee Robert Hoyle stepped in at 2:33 of the first round of their scheduled four-round bout.
In the FOX televised opener, touted lightweightJosé Valenzuela verbessert 9-0 (6 KOs) with a fourth-round stoppage overDonte Strayhorn (12-4, 4 KOs).
The 22-year-old Valenzuela scored a knockdown early in the first when an overhand left sent Strayhorn staggering back. Referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled that the ropes held Strayhorn up and administered a standing eight count.
In der zweiten, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Jedoch, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 of the fourth round.
LAS VEGAS (August 16, 2021) – Undefeated 122-pound world champions are set to square off as WBC championBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroaand WBO championStephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr. will meet in a title unification on Saturday, September 18 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
Karten für das Live-Event in den Verkauf gehen heute auf 10 a.m. PT und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com. Die Veranstaltung wird von TGB Promotions beworben.
Figueroa vs. Fulton has been a much-discussed potential showdown for several years prior to the two unbeaten fighters joining the world championship ranks with career-best performances in 2021. Fulton struck first, dominating then-unbeaten Angelo Leo to capture the WBO title in January, while Figueroa made his own statement in stopping two-division champion Luis Nery to capture the WBC strap in May.
Gary Antonio Russell vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez Ends in No-Decision After Accidental Headbutt Injures Rodriguez in Opening Round Former Champion Rau’shee Warren Scores Dominant Second-Round Stoppage Against Damien Vazquez Klicken HIER für Fotos von Stephanie Trapp / Showtime Klicken HIER für Fotos von Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (August 14, 2021) – WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Meisterschaft defeated two-division championGuillermo Rigondeaux to retain his title Saturday night live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
A three-division world champion, Meisterschaft (31-4, 21 KOs) made his second successful title defense at 118-pounds, earning a career-best victory over the longtime 122-pound champion Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KOs), who moved down to bantamweight in 2020.
“I’m excited to get the win,“ sagte Casimero. “Rigondeaux is a good boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist. I was worried, because he said he wouldn’t run, but he ran the whole time.”
The bout started with an eventful first round, in which it appeared for a moment that a Casimero left hook to the back of Rigondeaux’s head would lead to a knockdown, but referee Jerry Cantu ruled the moment a slip. During the exchange, Casimero threw several punches while Rigondeaux was on one knee, earning a warning from the referee.
Von diesem Punkt an, Rigondeaux remained steadfast to a defensive strategy that saw Casimero forced to chase his opponent around the ring. Mittlerweile, Casimero stayed dedicated to pushing forward, looking to slow Rigondeaux down with body shots to set up power shots to the head.
“My expectations were for a knockout,“ sagte Casimero. “Me and all my fans wanted that. I did my best to knock him out, but he was just running and not fighting.”
Rigondeaux was content countering his charging opponent, doing a majority of his damage with variations of his dangerous left hand. In a bout with numerous close rounds, Casimero ended the fight with a narrow 47 bis 44 edge in punches landed, einschließlich ein 41-28 tally in power punches.
Those power punches and sustained aggression proved to be enough for Casimero to hold onto his 118-pound title in the eyes of the judges, as scores of 117-111 und 116-112 overruled one judge’s 115-113 card in favor of Rigondeaux. While Rigondeaux disputed the decision, Casimero looked forward to potential unification clashes with WBC champion Nonito Donaire and WBA and IBF titleholder Naoya Inoue.
“Nobody wants to fight with me because I frustrate them in the ring,“ sagte Rigondeaux. “I landed the punches that I needed to in order to win the fight tonight. This is how I win. I have these God-given skills and this is the way I display them. I’m a unique fighter. It’s my style and it’s the only one I know. You can see I’m still better than anyone else in the lighter weight classes and I’m going to keep fighting.”
“I had a three-fight plan,“ sagte Casimero. “First was Rigondeaux, and I beat him. Next is Nonito Donaire and then finally Naoya Inoue.”
The co-main event saw rising contenderGary Russell Antonio (18-0, 12 KOs) und Ex-Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodriguez (19-2, 12 KOs) fight to a no-decision just 16 seconds into the first round of their 118-pound matchup, after an accidental headbutt injured Rodriguez and ended the fight.
“It happens,“ sagte Russell. “I was looking to establish my jab and I tried to set up a hook, and he came in at the same time. It’s very disappointing.”
“I feel okay,“Sagte Rodriguez. “I’m a little frustrated after putting in all this work for the fight to end so quickly with nothing happening. With the headbutt, maybe if there was no blood, we would have been able to continue. But once I saw all the blood, I knew it was over.”
The crossroads battle for the Interim WBA Bantamweight Title was meant to offer Russell a chance to establish himself as a true title contender and give Rodriguez an opportunity to move one step closer to becoming a two-division champion. Rodriguez attempted to counter an incoming Russell attack, which led to the two southpaws clashing heads.
“I was actually in camp for about four months,“ sagte Russell. “I prepared great for this fight. I was really looking to broadcast my talents and show everyone what’s in my arsenal. Leider, the headbutt happened.”
Rodriguez fell to the canvas immediately and was bleeding from his nose, prompting referee Sharon Sands to wave off the bout, which was ruled a no-decision.
“Natürlich, I would like to come right back,“ sagte Russell. “If he can do it, I want to get right back in there with Rodriguez.”
“I don’t want to lose the condition that I’m in,“Sagte Rodriguez. “I prepared really hard for this fight. As soon as the injury is fixed, I’ll be back in the ring and I’d like to fight Russell again.”
In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren (19-3, 5 KOs) dominiert Damien Vazquez (16-3-1, 12 KOs) on his way to a second-round stoppage in their bantamweight showdown. Warren scored his first knockout victory since 2015, after going the distance in his previous eight fights.
“I was trying to show them something different this time around,“, sagte Warren. “I have always had the power, but this training camp was very different. I was sitting on my punches and working on something different. It worked in the ring.
“I always knew I had that power and I always knew I had that speed. It’s just about taking your time in the ring and letting them come. Als ich sah die Gelegenheit,, I went for it.”
A three-time U.S. Olympier, Warren came out fast in the first round, using his speed advantage to beat Vazquez to the punch, connecting with a right hand midway through the frame that scored the fight’s first knockdown. Vazquez was able to rise to his feet, but was sent to the canvas for a second time moments later by another sharp right hand from Warren.
Cincinnati’s Warren landed an astounding 22 von 39 power punches in that first round, and continued his dominance into the second. Warren perfectly timed a straight left hand that badly rocked Vazquez, forcing referee Ray Corona to jump in and halt the bout at 2:18 in der zweiten Runde.
“Next fight is a title fight,“, sagte Warren. “I am the number one contender for the WBA. I want to thank my team for putting me in this position and pushing me. They know what kind of fighter I am. I am going to be champion. Next fight I am grabbing that title. Maybe I will fight the winner of the main event tonight (Rigondeaux vs. Meisterschaft)."
SHOWTIME featured highlights from a non-televised fight that saw undefeated rising prospectBrandun Lee (23-0, 21 KOs) keep his perfect record intact, as he notched his 13thcareer first-round knockout with a sensational performance againstEzequiel Fernandez (28-5-1, 3 KOs).
“Meine Leistung war gut,Sagte Lee. “It could have been better. There’s always room for improvement. Am Ende des Tages, we got the job done. I’m definitely ready for the next level. It’s only right for me to step up the competition. I’ll take on anybody who’s ready.”
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, August 15 bei 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday, August 17 bei 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Extreme.
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Drei Hall of Famers rundeten das SHOWTIME-Sendeteam ab – Emmy® ausgezeichneten Reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Márquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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ÜBER RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero saw two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux Stelle dich dem Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Meisterschaftfor his WBO belt Saturday, August 14 live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions-Events vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
Die Sendung SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begann um 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and also saw rising unbeaten contenderGary Russell Antonio Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodriguez for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Startschuss für die Sendung, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren dueledDamien Vazquez in einem 10-Runden-Kampf im Bantamgewicht. The event was promoted by TGB Promotions.
“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Krieger Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, August 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klicken HIERfor Photos from Team Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (August 13, 2021) – Former multiple-division world championRobert “The Ghost” Guerreropreviewed his upcoming showdown against fellow all-action brawler“Vicious” Victor Ortizbefore they square off on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, sind ab sofort im Angebot und können über gekauft werden tmobilearena.com und axs.com.
The two former world champions are known for their aggressive styles and have been in numerous Fight of the Year candidates throughout their storied careers. August 21 they meet looking to score a victory that will put them back in position to vie for a world title once again.
Here is what Guerrero had to say about the matchup, Trainingslager und mehr:
On his upcoming matchup with Victor Ortiz:
“This fight has been a long-time coming, as I remember it was mentioned years ago, but never happened. I am excited for this bout since we both need a win, and the fans are very familiar with both of our styles. Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters, and everyone knows this is going to be a fan friendly dog fight. Fighting Victor is the type of bout that got me excited to have a full professional training camp. I’m grateful to be fighting on this huge FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card, and I’m going to give it my all.”
On his recent training camp with coach and father Ruben Guerrero:
“I have been working very hard for this camp, tatsächlich, my father Ruben and I took camp to Las Vegas and brought along some young fighters to keep me motivated. I’ve been getting good sparring with DJ Zamora III, who is very fast. I’m feeding off all the young fighters that are training with me, and that is what keeps me fresh. You need to be around hungry fighters who are motivated to stay at this level, because it is easy to lose focus if it’s just you in the gym.”
On returning to the ring after a long layoff:
"An diesem Punkt in meiner Karriere, it is about getting the best fights. I got the rust off and now it’s about getting fights that get me and the fans excited. Everyone knows that when I fight, I bring it, and Victor Ortiz is an exciting fighter as well. I am at a point where I have done a lot in the sport, so I am not going to be fighting every other month like when I was a prospect. When you know how to fight, a layoff isn’t always a bad thing.”
Was ein Sieg für seine Karriere bedeuten wird:
“A win here puts me in a position to get in contention for a world title, and that should be the goal of everyone who is fighting, to win a world title. If you’re not fighting to win a world title, you shouldn’t be in the sport. I want to win at least one more world title before it’s all said and done. It’s a lofty goal, but I believe in myself.”
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Über Pacquiao vs. UGÁS Pacquiao vs. Ugás will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao taking on WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugásin the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Der Pay-per-View beginnt bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreround “Vicious” Víctor Ortizmeet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayo Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juli Ceja in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator, plus undefeated contenderCarlos Castro will take on former title challengerÓscar Escandónin a 10-round featherweight attraction that kicks off the pay-per-view.
How to Watch the Saturday, August 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás Hauptkarte: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Fernseher: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, einschließlich Xfinity, Spektrum, Kontur, Fios, und Optimum, ua (UNS.); sowie Rogers, Glocke, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Kanada)
Zwei-Divisions-Weltmeister Guillermo Rigondeaux holt sich am Samstag den Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Casimero, August 14 Live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions Event vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien
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MITARBEITER, TX. (August 5, 2021) – Weltmeister im Zweikampf Guillermo Rigondeaux gab Einblick in sein Trainingslager, während er sich darauf vorbereitet, gegen den WBO-Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht anzutreten John Riel Meisterschaft am Samstag, August 14 im Main Event live auf SHOWTIME aus dem Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien in einem Premier Boxing Champions-Event.
Die Veranstaltung wird von TGB Promotions beworben. Tickets sind jetzt im Verkauf und können bei AXS.com gekauft werden. Die Sendung SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginnt um 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT und wird Kubas zweifachen Olympiasieger Rigondeaux sehen, der zu verschiedenen Zeitpunkten seiner Karriere eine Pfund-für-Pfund-Anerkennung erlangt hat, Rückkehr zum Kampf gegen den philippinischen Casimero, ein Weltmeister in drei Divisionen, der bei seiner zweiten 118-Pfund-Titelverteidigung nach dem besten Sieg seiner Karriere sucht.
Das sagt Rigondeaux über das Trainingslager mit Ronnie Shields und mehr:
Über sein bevorstehendes Matchup mit John Riel Casimero: „Es war ein sehr fokussiertes Camp, und ich habe Inspiration gefunden, als ich die Olympischen Spiele gesehen habe, und es hat einen Funken in mir entzündet. Der Gewinn von zwei Goldmedaillen in meinen frühen Jahren gibt mir einen zusätzlichen Anreiz, diesen Kampf zu gewinnen. Ich möchte der Welt beweisen, dass ich einer der besten Boxer aller Zeiten bin, und dass ich in diesem Sport noch viel zu geben habe. Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass ich das gegen den am meisten gemiedenen Kämpfer meiner Gewichtsklasse tun werde. Casimero ist ein gefährlicher Kämpfer und ein sehr starker Puncher, aber ich werde ihn mit großartigen Boxkünsten zähmen.“
Über sein jüngstes Trainingslager mit Trainer Ronnie Shields: „Das Training in Texas mit Ronnie Shields war großartig und unsere Energie für die Zusammenarbeit ist fantastisch. Ronnie hatte viele Weltmeister, und hat ein sehr professionelles Box-Fitnessstudio, mit vielen Weltmeistern und Kämpfern, die sich auf höchstem Niveau des Sports messen. Ich bin motiviert, hart zu arbeiten, nicht nur um meine eigenen Ziele zu erreichen, aber von all den jungen Kämpfern in der Turnhalle, die motiviert und fokussiert sind. Die Atmosphäre hat etwas Neues aus mir herausgeholt. Ich bin wiederbelebt und fühle mich wieder jung.“
Über den Kampf um den WBO-Weltmeistertitel: „Es fühlt sich immer gut an, um einen WM-Titel zu kämpfen, und ich hatte den WBO-Titel schon einmal, nachdem ich Nonito Donaire besiegt hatte, aber dieses Mal trete ich gegen einen hungrigen jungen Löwen an. Ich bin auf der Suche nach einem weiteren WM-Titel, und einen weiteren großartigen Kampf geben, über den die Fans jahrelang sprechen werden.“
Bei der Rückkehr in den Ring nach einer einjährigen Pause: "Ich fühle mich gut. Ich denke an diesem Punkt meiner Karriere, die ganze zeit weg vom ring hilft. Ich weiß, wie man kämpft und ich weiß, wie man trainiert, das große Ding ist zu wissen, wie man sich erholt, und verletze meinen Körper nicht. Ich mache einen guten Job darin, im Fitnessstudio fit zu bleiben, aber nicht übertraining. Ein Sieg gegen Casimero wird meiner Karriere Wunder bringen.“
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ÜBER RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero wird Zwei-Division-Weltmeister sehen Guillermo Rigondeaux Stelle dich dem Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Meisterschaft für seinen WBO-Gürtel am Samstag, August 14 live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions-Events vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT und wird auch einen steigenden ungeschlagenen Konkurrenten sehen Antonio Russell Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodriguez während sie im Co-Main Event um den WBA Interim Bantamweight Title kämpfen.
Startschuss für die Sendung, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren Duelle Damien Vazquez in einem 10-Runden-Kampf im Bantamgewicht. Weitere Informationen
Klicken HIERfor Photos from Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions Klicken HIERfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao held a media workout that streamed live on the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube channel Wednesday, as he prepares to take on unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol „Die Wahrheit“ Spence Jr.headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The replay of the live streaming workout can be watched in its entiretyHIER. Already a legend in the sport, Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win on August 21 to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.
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Here is what Pacquiao, Freddie Roach and Buboy Fernandez had to say Wednesday:
Manny Pacquiao
“I’m expecting a good fight. Spence is an aggressive fighter and I know that we can create a lot of action in the ring for all of the fans watching. I have lots of advantages in this fight. My speed and power, along with my strategy and experience, are all advantages for me.
“I never imagined being at this point now, when I started my career. Especially to be here now and still fighting the best. It’s truly a gift that I’ve received.
“It’s been two years since I’ve been in the ring and it was good for me to have that rest. It helped my body and my mind a lot. Dieses Mal, I’m as excited as ever and feeling like I’m young again.
“I could have fought several easy opponents. I picked the best opponent because I want to add more to my legacy and accomplishments. I have to prove that I’m not done yet.
“We have a strategy that we know how to use against a southpaw. He wants to fight toe-to-toe and that’s going to be to my advantage. We’re prepared for anything. If he wants to use his reach advantage instead, we are ready.
“My family is so supportive of me, because they know that I want to fight and bring honor to my country. Gleichzeitig, I’m also here to show for myself that I can still do it at 42-years-old.
“This could be my last fight, or there could be more. Wie ich immer gesagt habe, it’s one at a time. Nach dem Kampf, I’ll talk about the plan and see if there’s another fight coming.
“I’m happy to have been doing this for so long with the same coaching staff. I know that they’re happy with my preparations for this fight. The fire in training is still there. It’s the same as it’s been these last 15 Jahre.
“I know my career will not last forever, that’s why I’m starting to help the young fighters in this sport who want to follow in my footsteps. It’s very important to me at this point in my career.”
Freddie Roach
“We took this fight because we think that Errol Spence Jr. is one of the best fighters out there. I’ve talked with Manny throughout the years and he’s always said that he wants to be the best at what he does. There’s no sense in getting in there with some popular fighter who’s no good. We want to fight the best. I congratulated Many when he chose to fight Errol.
“Being out of the ring for a little while can go either way with someone like Manny. The thing is, he’s working out all the time. He shows me everything that he’s up to when he’s in the Philippines and I just give him little adjustments. When he shows up here, he’s ready to go.
“He had probably his best sparring yesterday, we went ten rounds and he got two knockdowns. It was the old Manny Pacquiao from 10 vor jahren. He’s not as big of a puncher usually at welterweight, but those knockdowns yesterday were a great boost for him.
“Spence is a good boxer, but he’s a very good puncher. We know that when we get inside, we have to be smart getting back outside. It has to be quick combinations and then out right away.
“I told Manny that knocking down Keith Thurman early gave him a lot of momentum in that fight and I’d like to see that again in this fight. He knows that he has to use his speed to do that. He understands completely what I want.
“Manny Pacquiao has always loved to fight southpaws. He understands how they work and what they want to do. That’s really one of the big reasons we took this fight.
“I think Manny is going to out box Spence. His footspeed is unbelievable and much better than his opponent’s. Spence follows you around and is heavy on his feet. He seems very set to the ground. Manny’s speed will overwhelm him. I’m really happy with the game plan so far.”
BUBOY Fernandez
“I was very excited when I heard about this fight because Errol Spence Jr. ist ein großer Kämpfer. I was only surprised because Manny hasn’t fought in two years. But I knew right away that this is going to be an exciting fight.
“Obviously there is a different Manny because of his age, but his mind is always on the sport. Before we arrived in the United States, we had already been sparring and training in the Philippines.
“The team has been very happy with Manny’s performance in camp. The conditioning is going perfectly and we just need to continue. This is going to be 100% Manny Pacquiao on August 21.
“I can’t decide if this is going to be Manny’s last fight. Only he can decide if he wants to continue his legacy or not. If it were up to me, I’d want him to fight one more time in the Philippines for his people. It’s all up to Manny though.
“I have respect for Errol Spence Jr. He’s a good fighter and a world champion. We know we can’t underestimate him. He’s an intelligent fighter, so we know Manny has to be 100%. I think this is going to end up being a great toe-to-toe fight.”
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Über Pacquiao vs. SPENCE JR. Pacquiao vs. Spence will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao face unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol „Die Wahrheit“ Spence Jr. in the blockbuster FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event on Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Der Pay-per-View beginnt bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugássquaring off against Argentina’sFabián “TNT” Maidanain der Co-Main Event, while former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreround “Vicious” Víctor Ortizwill meet in a 10-round welterweight duel. Kicking off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayo kämpft gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juli Ceja in einer 10-Runden Anziehung.
Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Contender Carlos Castro Faces Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon To Open Telecast bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT PHOENIX (Juli 29, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world championDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezwill square off against former championJose Uzcategui in a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator as Benavídez returns to his hometown of Phoenix for the first time in six years in the SHOWTIME main event on Saturday, August 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center – home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.
Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature the much-awaited return of longtime contenderJose Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torresin the 10-round super welterweight co-main event. Kicking off the telecast is undefeated contenderCarlos Castro taking on former title challengerOscar Escandon in einem 10-Runden-Super-Bantamgewicht Kampf. The Benavídez brothers and Castro hail from Phoenix and have their sights set on impressing their hometown fans.
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“I am happy to be bringing David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez back to his hometown to fight after so many years away,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “It is going to be a sensational welcome party for him and all the fans.”
Still just 24-years-old, Benavídez (24-0, 21 KOs) enters this fight having knocked out his last four opponents, including a September 2019 knockout of two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell. Zuletzt, he earned stoppage victories over Roamer Alexis Angulo in August 2020 and Ronald Ellis in March of this year. Benavídez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. In 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 Jahre alt. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz., Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 durch 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first title opportunity.
“I’m super excited to fight in front of my hometown fans,” said Benavídez. “It’s a dream come true for me to come back home as a two-time world champion. I’m training for Uzcategui like he’s a world champ because he has a lot of experience and he’s a hungry fighter. I know that he needs this win, but I won’t let that happen. I’m staying dedicated and motivated to win on August 28 on SHOWTIME and I want to look impressive doing it in order to get even bigger and better fights in the future.”
Born in Venezuela and fighting out of Tijuana, Mexiko, Uzcategui (31-4, 26 KOs) captured a 168-pound world title in March of 2018 by stopping veteran contender Andre Dirrell after eight rounds. The 30-year-old put himself in position to fight for a title with four-straight stoppage victories from 2015 durch 2016, including a win over then-unbeaten Julius Jackson. Since losing the title to unbeaten champion Caleb Plant in January 2019, Uzcategui has rebounded to win three of his last four fights, including knockout wins in 2021 over Jaime Hernandez Lopez and Josue Obando.
“I’m excited to be back on the big stage for this fight,“, sagte Uzcategui. “I know what I’m up against with Benavídez. Er ist ein großer Kämpfer, and that’s my biggest motivation. This is going to be a war and I can’t wait to give the people a great fight. Both of us come to brawl, so this is going to be a classic on August 28.”
The 28-year-old Benavídez (27-1, 18 KOs) is the older brother of main event headliner David and returns to fight in his hometown of Phoenix for the first time in six years. A long-established contender, Benavídez will return to action for the first time since dropping a 147-pound title showdown to Terence Crawford in October 2018. Benavídez had previously earned wins over contenders such as Mauricio Herrera, Francisco Santana and Frank Rojas on his way to that world title opportunity.
“I’m really excited to be back in the ring after being out for a while,Sagte Benavidez. “I feel more mature, motivated and stronger than ever. Fighting alongside my brother and in my hometown is really a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to making a tremendous comeback. It doesn’t matter who they put in front of me, I guarantee that I’m going to take them out. No one is going to want to miss this night, because me and my brother are bringing the fireworks.”
A native of boxing-rich Buenos Aires, Argentinien, Torres (17-3, 5 KOs) enters this fight the winner of his last nine contests dating back to 2018. The 31-year-old will fight in the U.S. for the third time on August 28, having scored stateside victories over Cleotis Pendarvis in August 2020 and Louis Hernandez in February of this year. Torres most recently won a unanimous decision over Alexi Rivera in June as he prepares for his toughest fight to date against Benavídez.
“I’m very pumped up for this fight,” said Torres. “I want to thank my whole team for this opportunity to participate in such an important fight. This is a great chance for me to go to the next level against a great fighter who’s had an exceptional career. I will work very hard to get the victory on August 14 and raise high the flag of Argentina.”
Castro (26-0, 11 KOs) has climbed the rankings since turning pro in 2012 as he seeks a shot at a super bantamweight championship. The Phoenix-native added two victories in 2020, defeating Jesus Ruiz in February before stopping longtime contender Cesar Juarez in four rounds in July. Castro was coming off a 2019 campaign that saw him score three victories, including 10-round unanimous decision triumphs over former title challenger Genesis Servania and veteran contender Mario Diaz.
“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to fight an excellent opponent in Oscar Escandon,” said Castro. “I’m very motivated to put on a great performance in front of my hometown fans. August 28, I’m going to be ready to showcase all of my skills and hard work in the ring so I leave with my hand raised.”
A native of Ibague, Kolumbien, Escandon (26-5, 18 KOs) has faced a slew of top contenders and champions including featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. and super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa, plus hard-hitting contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Escandon captured an interim title in 2016 when he knocked out Robinson Castellanos to earn his world title shot against Russell. Zuletzt, Escandon scored a first-round knockout over previously unbeaten contender Jhack Tepora in December of 2019.
“I’m very focused on training for this fight because I know a win can lead me back to another world title opportunity,” Said Escandon. “Castro is a good young fighter who has a solid jab and can move. But I think he’s the perfect opponent for me. There are a lot of things we can do to win this fight and I can’t wait to go in there on August 28 and show it.”
Der aufsteigende, ungeschlagene Herausforderer Antonio Russell tritt gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodríguez für eine Übergangszeit an WBA-Titel im Bantamgewicht im Co-Main Event Der ehemalige Weltmeister Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT Der Ticket-Verkauf jetzt! CARSON, CALIF. (Juli 15, 2021) – Weltmeister im Zweikampf Guillermo Rigondeaux trifft auf Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Meisterschaft für seinen WBO-Gürtel am Samstag, August 14 live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions-Events vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT und wird auch einen steigenden ungeschlagenen Konkurrenten sehen Antonio Russell im ehemaligen Weltmeister die härteste Bewährungsprobe seiner Karriere stellen Emmanuel Rodriguez während sie im Co-Main Event um den WBA Interim Bantamweight Title kämpfen. Startschuss für die Sendung, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren Duelle Damien Vazquez in einem 10-Runden-Kampf im Bantamgewicht.
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„Guillermo Rigondeaux ist einer der erfahrensten Boxer im gesamten Boxsport und wird versuchen, seinen Lebenslauf gegen den aufregenden Drei-Divisions-Champion und amtierenden 118-Pfund-Titelträger John Riel Casimero zu ergänzen,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. „Das sind zwei Kämpfer, die im Sport viel erreicht haben, aber jeder kann sich mit einem Sieg im August zu neuen Höhen erheben 14. Im Co-Main Event, Antonio Russell möchte sich als nächster Russell-Bruder für einen WM-Titel bekannt geben, gegen den härtesten Test seiner Karriere in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Eröffnung der Nacht der Duelle im Bantamgewicht, Rau’shee Warren kann der Wiedererlangung einer Meisterschaft im Bantamgewicht näher kommen, wenn er auf Damien Vázquez . trifft. Diese drei Kämpfe werden enorme Auswirkungen auf die Zukunft der Bantamgewichts-Division haben, was den Fans immer tolle Action bietet.“
Ein langjähriger Champion der 122-Pfund-Division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KOs) verlor an Gewicht und holte sich im Februar einen WBA-Titel im Bantamgewicht gegen Liborio Solis 2020 auf Showtime. Seit ich Profi geworden bin 2009 nach einer der besten Amateurkarrieren der Geschichte, Rigondeaux hat meisterhafte technische Fähigkeiten gezeigt, die ihn zu einem vereinten Weltmeister im Superbantamgewicht und mehrjährigen Mitglied der Pfund-für-Pfund-Liste gemacht haben. Zweifacher Olympiasieger für seine Heimat Kuba, Rigondeaux hat sich mit Siegen über Nonito Donaire einen Namen gemacht, Rico Ramos und Joseph Agbeko.
"Dies ist ein großer Kampf für mich und mein Team, denn wir haben die Chance, diesen WBO-Titel zu gewinnen.",“ sagte Rigondeaux. „Wieder bei SHOWTIME zu kämpfen wird Spaß machen und ich bin dankbar für die Gelegenheit. Obwohl ich seit gut einem Jahr aus dem Ring bin, Ich bin immer noch in Topform und habe vor, Casimeros Träume zu ruinieren. Ich weiß, er hat viel Macht, aber er kämpft gegen einen Mann mit hervorragenden Boxfähigkeiten und einem hohen Ring-IQ. Ich werde Casimero umkreisen und ihm zeigen, worum es in „El Chacal“ geht. Mein Trainer Ronnie Shields, und ich habe an ein paar neuen Tricks gearbeitet, Seien Sie also nicht überrascht, wenn ich ihn ausknocke.“
Der 32-jährige Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) von Ormoc City, Leyte, Die Philippinen werden in diesem August seine zweite Titelverteidigung machen 14 Matchup, zum ersten Mal erfolgreich verteidigt, indem er Duke Micah im September ausknockte 2020. Casimero trainiert in Las Vegas und gewann den Titel ursprünglich mit einer beeindruckenden Unterbrechung der dritten Runde von Zolani Tete im November 2019. Der Drei-Divisions-Champion hatte zuvor in einer Karriere, die bis ins Jahr zurückreicht, Titel im Fliegengewicht und im Leichtfliegengewicht gewonnen 2007. Dies ist sein dritter Karrierekampf in den USA. und sein zweiter im Dignity Health Sports Park.
„Ich freue mich sehr, wieder bei SHOWTIME zu sein und in Südkalifornien zu kämpfen, wo viele philippinische Fans mich kämpfen sehen können,“ sagte Casimero. „Ich freue mich darauf, meinen Titel gegen Guillermo Rigondeaux zu verteidigen“. Rigondeaux ist vielen philippinischen Fans dafür bekannt, meinen Landsmann Nonito Donaire geschlagen zu haben . Ich werde der Boxwelt zeigen, wie man Rigondeaux besiegt und ihn ein für alle Mal in den Ruhestand schickt.“
Der mittlere Bruder zwischen WBC-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Gary Jr. und 2016 U.S.. Olympiasieger Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KOs) kündigte seine Ankunft unter den Anwärtern der Bantamgewichts-Division mit einer technischen Entscheidung über den ehemaligen Weltmeister Juan Carlos Payano im Dezember an 2020 auf Showtime. Der 28-Jährige aus Capitol Heights, Md. Profi wurde in 2015 nach einer beeindruckenden Amateurkarriere. Nach vier Siegen in 2019, Russell hat losgelegt 2020 Sieg über Jesus Martinez im Februar.
„Ich freue mich sehr auf diesen Kampf im August 14 auf Showtime,“ sagte Russell. „Ich habe die Arbeit hineingesteckt und bin immer bereit zu kämpfen, egal wann der anruf kommt. Ich bin gerade so konzentriert. Rodriguez ist das Einzige, woran ich denke, und ich bin bereit, eine Show zu veranstalten.“
Der 28-jährige Rodríguez (19-2, 12 KOs) kehrt zurück, nachdem er im vergangenen Dezember auf SHOWTIME eine umstrittene Split-Entscheidung an Reymart Gaballo fallen gelassen hat. Kampf aus Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez gewann den IBF-Weltmeistertitel im Bantamgewicht mit einem einstimmigen Sieg über Paul Butler in 2018 und verteidigte es erfolgreich gegen den damals ungeschlagenen Jason Moloney. Rodríguez verlor im Mai den Titel an den ungeschlagenen Meister Naoya Inoue 2019 Titelkampf.
„Ich kann es kaum erwarten, für diesen Kampf wieder in den Ring zu steigen,Sagte Rodríguez. „Jeder weiß, was in meinem letzten Kampf gegen Gaballo passiert ist. Dieses Mal, Ich überlasse es nicht den Richtern. Ich strebe den Knockout und einen Statement-Sieg an.“
Labyrinth (18-3, 4 KOs) erholte sich im Januar von einer knappen Entscheidungsniederlage in einem WM-Kampf gegen die damals ungeschlagene Ex-Meisterin Nordine Oubaali 2019 durch das Verdienen von Entscheidungen über Gilberto Mendoza und Sharone Carter. Ein Rechtsausleger aus Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren gewann die WBA-Weltmeisterschaft im Bantamgewicht mit einer Mehrheitsentscheidung über Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 und verlor den Titel im nächsten Jahr durch geteilte Entscheidung an Zhanat Zhakiyanov. Der 34-Jährige wurde der erste dreimalige olympische Boxer aus den USA. als er sich für aufeinander folgende olympische Mannschaften qualifizierte 2004, 2008 und 2012.
„Vázquez ist nicht der Typ Kämpfer, der mit mir konkurrieren kann,“, sagte Warren. „Als sie mir den Namen schickten, Ich habe mir einen seiner Kämpfe angeschaut und 10 Sekunden war alles was ich sehen musste. Ich möchte Rigondeaux wirklich entgegentreten, aber ich werde damit umgehen und ich werde warten, bis ich bekomme, wen ich haben möchte. Ich habe mit vielen Top-Amateuren gekämpft und das hat mich scharf gehalten. Sie schlagen in Bündeln und halten mich auf Trab bis zum 14. August.“
Der 24-jährige Rechtsausleger Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 KOs) wurde in Thornton geboren, Col. und kämpft jetzt aus Las Vegas. Der jüngere Bruder des ehemaligen zweimaligen Meisters Israel Vázquez, Zuletzt verlor er im vergangenen September gegen den Superbantamgewichts-Champion Brandon Figueroa, nachdem er zuvor im Februar einen Nachspielsieg gegen Alejandro Moreno erzielt hatte 2020. Vázquez wurde Profi 2013 und abgespult 14 Siege in Folge, um seine Karriere in den bezahlten Rängen zu beginnen.
„Dies ist eine großartige Gelegenheit für mich,“ sagte Vázquez. „Mit sechzehn Jahren wurde ich Profi, Also habe ich nach dem Kampf gegen Brandon Figueroa eine dringend benötigte Pause eingelegt. Jetzt bin ich zurück und bereiter denn je. Ich kämpfe wieder im Bantamgewicht und das ist mit Sicherheit das beste Gewicht für mich in Zukunft. Ich bin bereit, der Welt zu zeigen, wozu ich fähig bin. Das wird ein Krieg sein. Warren ist ein Weltklasse-Kämpfer, aber wenn er denkt, dass dies ein einfacher Kampf ist, dann irrt er sich total und ich werde es am 14. August beweisen.“
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL SPENCE JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS Unified WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Klicken HIERfor Photos from Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports Klicken HIER für Fotos von Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions LOS ANGELES (Juli 12, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny "Pacman" Pacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol „Die Wahrheit“ Spence Jr.at press conference in Los Angeles Sunday as they previewed their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT as Spence will look to earn a legacy-defining victory, while Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.
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Here is what the press conference participants had to say Sunday:
Manny Pacquiao
“There were a lot of opportunities for me to pick an easier fight than this. But I picked Errol Spence Jr. because I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans. I’m a fighter and boxing is my passion.
“Errol Spence Jr. is aggressive, young and undefeated. He’s dedicated to his career. This is definitely not an easy opponent. This is the kind of opponent you can never underestimate.
“It’s been a long time since I fought a southpaw opponent. We had to change some of our strategy compared to previous fights and we’ll throw some different combinations.
“I don’t think Errol needs advice from Floyd Mayweather. I believe that Errol is a better fighter than Mayweather. Errol can teach Floyd how to fight toe-to-toe.
“I don’t want to be overconfident, because Errol is too good of an opponent. His determination and passion for the sport is always there. When I say I’m going to do something, it’s real and from the heart, it’s not to impress anybody.
“I had started training in the last week of May in the Philippines. So when I got here to Los Angeles, I was just continuing what I was doing. It’s good for me to have the rest that I’ve had the last two years. I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old until now. When I went back to training, I was still hungry and dedicated.
“I won’t predict another first round knockdown like I had against Thurman. I’m focusing my mind, body and spirit on winning the fight. That’s the only goal. “This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. I can’t say it’s the biggest, because I’ve been fighting the best fighters in the world for years. But he’s right up there with anyone I’ve faced.
“I’ve been boxing for more than 25 careers as a pro. I think that I’ve seen every kind of style that’s out there.
“This is a one of a kind and prodigious fight. There’s going to be a lot of action in the ring. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me and I’m happy to be in this position again fighting one of the best fighters in the world.”
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“This is a great opportunity. Coming off of my accident I went right to fighting Danny Garcia and now Pacquiao. A lot of people were in the Pacquiao sweepstakes. When I got the call about this fight, I agreed right away and didn’t give it a second thought.
“There aren’t that many southpaws in boxing, so you don’t usually spar that many. We’ve got a lot of guys in camp now who can fight that left-handed style. Obviously I can’t find someone who fights exactly like Manny, but you can find guys who can mimic the tempo and pace. So that’s who we’ve been working with.
“You can see that Manny is still an explosive fighter with great speed. We’ve been putting together a game plan and we’ve been working on implementing it. Come August 21, you’ll see it in the ring.
“Manny can lull you to sleep giving you compliments. Aber sobald die Glocke läutet, he’s going to jump all over you.
“My chin since the accident has been tested in sparring and in the Danny Garcia fight. I imagine Manny is going to try to come in and test it as well.
“Just because he’s 42-years-old I don’t think it’s going to hurt him in training. He’s not blowing up in weight between fights and he’s not distracted. That’s why he’s been the same Manny Pacquiao for decades. I’m looking forward to the same Pacquiao who fought Keith Thurman and before that.
“Manny has a lot of tendencies, of course you’re going to see some things over the span of his whole career. When it’s time to buckle down, you know he’s the guy who’s going to fight. It can be a pro or a con, but he’s going to make it a fan-friendly fight.
“I don’t see myself ever getting knocked out. I just don’t see it. We’re going to be mindful that he has power. He knocked down Thurman and hurt him with a body shot. We’ll keep that in mind. But I’m not thinking about if he can knock me out.
“I have the ability to finish Pacquiao. Für mich aber, I’m focused on winning the fight. If you rush and go for the knockout, you either look sloppy or something goes wrong. I have to fight my fight and at my pace. Wenn der Knockout kommt, I’ll go for it.
“This is going to be a great fight. Pacquiao is going to bring it like he always does, but I’m definitely going to come through with the victory.”
“My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line,” – Charlo “This is the fight of my life…The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait,” – Castaño Unified WBC, WBA and IBF Champion Charlo Battles WBO World Champion Castaño In Undisputed 154-Pound Title Showdown Saturday, Juli 17 Live on SHOWTIME from AT&T Center in San Antonio in Premier Boxing Champions Event SAN ANTONIO (Juli 7, 2021) – Unified WBC, WBA and IBF World ChampionJermell Charlo and WBO World ChampionBrian Brown took part in a virtual press conference Wednesday to preview their battle for the undisputed 154-pound championship which headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Juli 17 von AT&T Center in San Antonio in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see the hard-hitting unified champion Charlo and the exciting Argentine Castaño go toe-to-toe as all of the super welterweight championship belts are on the line for the first time in the four-belt era.
Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Mittwoch zu sagen hatte:
Jermell Charlo
“We have 10 days to go and I’m excited. This is the most important time of my life. ich liebe es. I’ve been doing this since I was a kid. My experience inside and outside of the ring has all led up to this. Now is the time for me to put it all on the line.
“Castaño is going to leave everything in the ring. So we’re not playing any games. Ich habe wirklich hart trainiert. I’ve added things that have made me better because I know for a fact that this is going to be a great fight.
“I love my home state of Texas and I love fighting there. We’re bred differently. We’re a state that’s fought our own wars. Das ist riesig. It’s a legacy fight for me and I’m ready for it.
“I know what I possess in the ring. Wenn es Zeit ist, zu kämpfen, I instantly become the best warrior that there is out there.
“I’ve suffered my whole life, so there’s nothing in this world that can make me suffer more than what I went through growing up. Castaño is a great fighter who puts on a lot of pressure. But I know my abilities and I know my power. Every punch I throw is dominant and every shot I throw is painful for my opponent. I have a lot of unique abilities in me and I’m going to bring some tricks into this fight.
“I haven’t punched Castaño yet so I don’t know what his chin will do when I hit him. I know he’s got a big heart. I’m just going to do what I do, which is what everyone knows that I do. Everyone sees what I can do each time I get into the ring.
“I’ve been feeling really good in training camp. Better than I’ve ever felt. I’m in my prime right now and I feel stronger fight by fight. I’ve been developing every camp.
“I’ve got belts on belts and he’s got one belt. I’m ready to take that strap too. I’ve been paying attention to what he’s been doing. I haven’t just been sitting around since I fought Jeison Rosario. I’ve been working.
“Right now I’m not worried about what’s happening after this fight. I can only focus on what’s in front of me. I’m tunnel-visioned right now. This is what I want and I can’t see anything outside of victory on July 17.
“You’re going to see a more developed Jermell Charlo on July 17. I guarantee you’re going to see a top pound-for-pound fighter. At any point, this fight could be over with.
“This is a major fight because it’s history for me and my family. It’s huge for everyone that I represent and that’s been supporting me for all these years. It was due time to get in there for this fight. The belts and the money are not on my mind. What’s on my mind is the legacy.
“Not a lot of people get these opportunities. This fight is going to solidify a lot of different things in people’s minds about the Charlos.”
BRIAN CASTAÑO
“This is my opportunity. This is the fight of my life. I’m a world champion and Charlo is a world champion. The chance to become undisputed is just 10 days away and I can’t wait. Das ist meine Zeit. This fight is so important for my life. I hope to become undisputed on July 17 for my country and for my Latin supporters.
“This is one of the most important fights in Argentina’s history. It’s for four belts, undisputed at 154 Pfund. It’s a great opportunity for my team, mein Manager, my family and most importantly, für mich. This will be the hardest fight of my career.
“Charlo is a great fighter, there’s no doubt about it. But I came here to do my job and I’m going to come forward. I’m the type of fighter that is always going after you. I’m always there to pressure you. Even though Charlo said that I don’t have anything he hasn’t seen before, he has never seen anybody with my fighting style.
“I’ve seen Charlo knock down a lot of fighters with just one punch. That’s something to look out for. Jedoch, I have more of a variety in my arsenal than anybody he has fought before. If I have to be more aggressive and go for more power instead of finesse, rest assured that I can knock him down as well.
“Ring rust will not be an issue at all. I train every day. I spar three times a week. I’ve been training twice a day lately. I am in rhythm and in shape. I am coming for the four belts.
“On July 17, I can guarantee that I will bare my soul, I will leave my heart in the ring and do everything in my power to become the undisputed, unified champion of the world.
“I think that Charlo is in the prime of his career as well. That’s why I looked for this fight. This is the fight I’ve been looking for because we are both in the best moment of our career, and I want to take advantage of it.
“I am out for glory. I want to be the first in history to be undisputed champion at 154 pounds in the four-belt era and also be one of the best Argentinian and Latin American boxers that ever lived. I’m going for it all. I’m going to leave it all out there on Saturday night and there’s no reason why I can’t be both one of the best pound-for-pound fighters and also one of the best Argentinian boxers ever.
“If I win, the glory would be equal to a potential Argentina World Cup title next year. Jedoch, soccer is different because you have 10 other people that you can rely on. Messi has 10 teammates that he can pass the ball to when things get tough, but when I’m in the ring I’m on my own. Boxing is more of an individual challenge. When I’m up against the ropes, I have to get out of it on my own. The glory and the excitement of a win would be the same as an Argentina World Cup for my country.
“This opportunity to make history for my country and for Latin American people brings out very strong emotions in me. I don’t want to let down my Latin American people from all over the world. I feel an immense amount of pride in that and I am up to the challenge.
“I have not had the opportunity to meet Manu Ginobili, but he is an icon in Argentinian sports. He is one of the best ever and what he represents is iconic both as an athlete and as a person. He has both my admiration and my respect.
“I am aware that people may not know me, but I’m here to create my own path and pave my own way. I know that I haven’t fought that much lately and maybe that’s part of the reason why people don’t know me, but I turned down fights against opponents that weren’t of the caliber that I wanted to face. My goal has always been to go up against the best of the best and the elite of my division. I have that chance now and I’m going to prove why I deserve this chance and why I’m worth following.”
