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 Cliquez ICIfor photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Cliquez ICIfor photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Cliquez ICIfor photos from Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
LAS VEGAS (Août 22, 2021) – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugasshone 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. Si, I’m very proud that I got this win for Cuba and showed what we are all about.”
Pacquiao, comme toujours, was gracious in defeat.
“Congratulations to Ugas and his team,” said 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. Dans la seconde, 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,” said 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. Encore, the harder shots came from Ugas.
Early in the 10e, 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. Le 12ewas 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,” said Ugas. “It kept working so I kept using it.”
The triumphant Ugas raised in his arms in victory as the bell sounded. Quelques instants plus tard, 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,” Pacquiao said. “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.”
En cas de co-principal, 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).
All three judges scored the bout 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 10e Cadre, which proved to be the difference on the cards.
“Je pensais que je gagné. C'est ce que c'est,” said 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, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs) of the Philippines scored a spectacular knockout ofJuillet Ceja (32-5-1, 28 KOs), putting the former world champion away in the 10eround 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 du 10e tour.
“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.”
In the pay-per-view opener, Carlos Castro (27-0, 11 KOs) turned in the finest performance of his career, arrêter l'ancien challenger pour le titre mondial Óscar Escandón (26-6, 18 KOs) dans le 10eround 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 du 10e tour.
“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.”
Précédant le 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.
All three judges scored the bout 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.
Dans l'événement co-principal sur FOX, poids lourds perspective Steven Torres (5-0, 5 KOs) fait le travail rapide de 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 pour améliorer 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.
Dans la seconde, Valenzuela showed poise as he pressed the attack behind his lefty stance. Strayhorn had his moments in the third round. Cependant, the heavier blows came from Valenzuela, who poured it on until the bout’s end at 1:29 of the fourth round.
LAS VEGAS (Août 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, Septembre 18 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct en vente aujourd'hui à 10 a.m. PT et peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com. L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions.
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 Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Sean Michael Ham / Premier Champions de boxe CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Août 14, 2021) – WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Casimero 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, Californie.
A three-division world champion, Championnat (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,” said 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.
De ce point sur, Rigondeaux remained steadfast to a defensive strategy that saw Casimero forced to chase his opponent around the ring. En attendant, 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,” said 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 à 44 edge in punches landed, y compris un 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 et 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,»Dit 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,” said 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) et ancien champion du monde 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,»A déclaré 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,”A déclaré 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,»A déclaré Russell. “I prepared great for this fight. I was really looking to broadcast my talents and show everyone what’s in my arsenal. Malheureusement, 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.
“Bien sûr, I would like to come right back,»A déclaré 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,”A déclaré 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.”
Dans le combat d'ouverture, ancien champion du monde Rau'shee Warren (19-3, 5 KOs) dominé 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,” said 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. When I saw the opportunity, I went for it.”
A three-time U.S. Olympien, 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 de 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 dans le second tour.
“Next fight is a title fight,” said 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. Championnat)."
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 13ecareer first-round knockout with a sensational performance againstEzequiel Fernandez (28-5-1, 3 KOs).
“Ma performance était bonne,» A déclaré Lee. “It could have been better. There’s always room for improvement. A la fin de la journée,, 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, Août 15 à 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday, Août 17 à 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. Trois Hall of Fame a complété l'équipe émission de télévision Showtime – Emmy® primé journaliste Jim Gray, le buteur non officiel Steve Farhood et l'annonceur de renommée mondiale Jimmy Lennon Jr. Le producteur exécutif a été quatre fois lauréat d'un prix Emmy®, 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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ABOUT RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero saw two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux face bantamweight world championJohn Riel Casimerofor his WBO belt Saturday, Août 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast began at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and also saw rising unbeaten contenderGary Russell Antonio battle former world championEmmanuel Rodríguezfor the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Coup d'envoi de la télédiffusion, ancien champion du monde Rau'shee Warren dueledDamien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout. L'événement a été promu par TGB Promotions.
“Victor Ortiz and I are both exciting fighters…everyone knows this is going to be a fan-friendly dog fight," – Guerrier Former World Champions Robert Guerrero & Victor Ortiz Meet In Clash of All-Action Welterweights Saturday, Août 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Undercard from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Cliquez ICIfor Photos from Team Guerrero
LAS VEGAS (Août 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, Août 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés via tmobilearena.com et 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. Sur Août 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, training camp and more:
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, en fait, 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:
"A ce stade de ma carrière, 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.”
Sur ce qu'une victoire fera pour sa carrière:
“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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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. UGÁS Pacquiao vs. Ugás will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny “Pacman” Pacquiaotaking on WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugásin the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, Août 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and will see former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreroet “Vicious” Víctor Ortizmeet in a 10-round welterweight duel, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayobattle former world championJuillet 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, Août 21, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Fight Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas Carte principale: 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT
TV: Available on all major U.S. & Canadian PPV providers, y compris Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Fios, and Optimum, entre autres (NOUS.); ainsi que Rogers, Cloche, Shaw, SaskTel and TELUS (Canada)
Two-Division World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Takes Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero Saturday, Août 14 Live on SHOWTIME Headlining a Premier Boxing Champions Event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie
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STAFFORD, TX. (Août 5, 2021) – Two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux gave insight into his training camp as he prepares to take on WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Casimero Samedi, Août 14 in the main event live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will begin at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will see Cuba’s two-time Olympic gold medalist Rigondeaux, who has earned pound-for-pound recognition at various points in his career, return to action against the Philippine’s Casimero, a three-division world champion looking for a career-best victory in his second 118-pound title defense.
Here is what Rigondeaux had to say about training camp with Ronnie Shields and more:
On his upcoming matchup with John Riel Casimero:“It has been a very focused camp, and I have found inspiration watching the Olympics, and it has lit a spark in me. Winning two gold medals in my early years gives me added incentive to win this fight. I want to prove to the world that I am one of the best boxers ever, and that I have a lot left to give in this sport. I am confident that I am going to do that against the most avoided fighter in my weight class. Casimero is a dangerous fighter and a very powerful puncher, but I’m going to tame him with great boxing skills.”
On his recent training camp with coach Ronnie Shields:“Training in Texas with Ronnie Shields has been great and our energy working together is fantastic. Ronnie has had a lot of world champions, and has a very professional boxing gym, with a lot of world champions and fighters who are competing at the highest level of the sport. I am motivated to work hard, not just to reach my own goals, but by all the young fighters in the gym who are driven and focused. The atmosphere has brought something new out of me. I’m revived and feeling young again.”
On fighting for WBO world title:“It always feels good fighting for a world title, and I have had the WBO title before after I beat Nonito Donaire, but this time I’m going up against a hungry young lion. I am looking to capture another world title, and give another great fight that fans will talk about for years.”
On returning to the ring after a year-long layoff: "Je me sens bien. I think at this point in my career, all the time away from the ring helps. I know how to fight and I know how to train, the big thing is knowing how to recover, and not damage my body. I am doing a good job at staying sharp in the gym, but not over training. A win against Casimero will do wonders for my career.”
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ABOUT RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero will see two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux face bantamweight world championJohn Riel Casimerofor his WBO belt on Saturday, Août 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.
L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contenderAntonio Russell battle former world championEmmanuel Rodríguezas they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event.
Coup d'envoi de la télédiffusion, ancien champion du monde Rau'shee Warren duelsDamien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout. Pour plus d'informations
Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Ryan Hafey / Premier Champions de boxe Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Sean Michael Ham / TGB Promotions LOS ANGELES (Août 4, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoheld 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 "La vérité" Spence Jr.headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Août 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The replay of the live streaming workout can be watched in its entiretyICI. 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.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par Promotions TGB, MP Promotions and Man Down Promotions, sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés via t-mobilearena.com et axs.com.
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. Cette fois-ci, 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. À la fois, 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. Comme je l'ai toujours dit, it’s one at a time. Après le combat, 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 ans.
“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. Nous voulons lutter contre le meilleur. 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 il y a des années. 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. est un grand combattant. 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. Si ça m 'allait, 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. C'est un combattant intelligent, 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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ABOUT PACQUIAO VS. SPENCE JR. Pacquiao vs. Spence will see eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny “Pacman” Pacquiaoface unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol "La vérité" Spence Jr. in the blockbuster FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event on Saturday, Août 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and features WBA Welterweight World ChampionYordenis Ugássquaring off against Argentina’sFabián “TNT” Maidanaen cas de co-principal, while former world champions and all-action brawlersRobert “The Ghost” Guerreroet “Vicious” Víctor Ortizwill meet in a 10-round welterweight duel. Kicking off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT, unbeaten featherweight contenderMark Magsayobattles former world championJuillet Ceja dans une attraction de 10 tours.
Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Contender Carlos Castro Faces Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon To Open Telecast à 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT PHOENIX (Juillet 29, 2021) – Double champion du monde invaincu David "Le drapeau rouge" Benavídez will 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, Août 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center – home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.
L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT et présentera le retour tant attendu du concurrent de longue date Jose Benavídez, le frère aîné de David Benavídez, face à l'Argentine Francisco Emmanuel Torres dans l'événement co-principal des super poids welters de 10 rondes. Kicking off the telecast is undefeated contenderCarlos Castro prenant l'ancien challenger titre Oscar Escandon dans un 10-ronde super coqs combat. 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,»A déclaré Sampson Lewkowicz de Sampson Boxing. “It is going to be a sensational welcome party for him and all the fans.”
A seulement 24 ans, Benavidez (24-0, 21 KOs) entre dans ce combat après avoir éliminé ses quatre derniers adversaires, dont un septembre 2019 KO du double champion des super-moyens Anthony Dirrell. Plus récemment,, he earned stoppage victories over Roamer Alexis Angulo in August 2020 and Ronald Ellis in March of this year. Benavídez est formé par son père José Sr., aux côtés de son frère et l'ancien challenger titre, Joseph Jr. En 2017, il est devenu le champion des super-moyens le plus jeune dans l'histoire de boxe en battant Ronald Gavril sur Showtime à seulement 20 ans. Représentant son Phoenix natal, Arizona, Benavídez est passé d'un prodige de 15 ans s'entraînant avec Gennady Golovkin et Peter Quillin, au prétendant au titre mondial avec une série de KO 10 de combat 2015 par 2017, y compris un KO de Rogelio Medina avec une combinaison de sept coups qui lui a valu sa première opportunité de titre.
“I’m super excited to fight in front of my hometown fans,”A déclaré 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, Mexique, 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 par 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,” said Uzcategui. “I know what I’m up against with Benavídez. Il est un grand combattant, 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,” said 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, Argentine, 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. Sur Août 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, Colombie, 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. Plus récemment,, 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.”
Rising Unbeaten Contender Antonio Russell Steps Up To Battle Former World Champion Emmanuel Rodríguez For Interim WBA Bantamweight Title in Co-Main Event Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT Billets en vente maintenant! CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Juillet 15, 2021) – Two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux will face bantamweight world championJohn Riel Casimerofor his WBO belt onSaturday, Août 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.
L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contenderAntonio Russell face the toughest test of his career in former world championEmmanuel Rodríguezas they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Coup d'envoi de la télédiffusion, ancien champion du monde Rau'shee Warren duelsDamien Vazquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout.
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“Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the most skilled fighters in all of boxing and he will seek to add to his resume against the exciting three-division champion and reigning 118-pound titlist John Riel Casimero,» A déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “These are two fighters who have accomplished a lot in the sport, but each can elevate themselves to new heights with a victory on August 14. En cas de co-principal, Antonio Russell looks to announce himself as the next Russell brother in line for a world title, against the sturdiest test of his career in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Opening up the night of bantamweight duels, Rau’shee Warren can step closer to regaining a bantamweight championship when he faces Damien Vázquez. These three fights will have huge implications on the future of the bantamweight division, which always provides great action for the fans.”
A longtime champion of the 122-pound division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KOs) moved down in weight and captured a WBA bantamweight title against Liborio Solis in February 2020 sur Showtime. Depuis qu'il est professionnel 2009 après l'une des meilleures carrières amateurs de l'histoire, Rigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified super bantamweight world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. Un double médaillé d'or olympique pour son Cuba natal, Rigondeaux s'est fait un nom avec des victoires contre Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko.
“This is a big fight for me and my team because we have a chance to win that WBO title,»Dit Rigondeaux. “Fighting on SHOWTIME once again is going to be fun and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Although I’ve been out of the ring for well over a year, I’m still in great shape and have plans to ruin Casimero’s dreams. I know he has a lot of power, but he’s fighting a man with excellent boxing skills and a high ring IQ. I’m going to box circles around Casimero and show him what ‘El Chacal’ is all about. My trainer Ronnie Shields, and I have been working on some new tricks, so don’t be surprised if I knock him out.”
The 32-year-old Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) of Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines will make his second title defense in this August 14 match, having successfully defended it for the first time by knocking out Duke Micah in September 2020. Casimero trains in Las Vegas and originally won the title with an impressive third-round stoppage of Zolani Tete in November 2019. The three-division champion had previously captured titles at flyweight and light flyweight in a career that dates back to 2007. This will be his third career fight in the U.S. and his second to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park.
“I am very excited to be back on SHOWTIME and fighting in Southern California where a lot of Filipino fans can come see me fight,” said Casimero. “I look forward to defending my title against Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is known to a lot of Filipino fans for beating my fellow countryman Nonito Donaire . I will show the boxing world how to beat Rigondeaux and send him into retirement once and for all.”
The middle brother between WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. et 2016 U.S.. Olympian Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 KOs) announced his arrival amongst the bantamweight division contenders with a technical decision over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in December 2020 sur Showtime. The 28-year-old from Capitol Heights, Md. est devenu professionnel en 2015 after an impressive amateur career. After four wins in 2019, Russell kicked off 2020 defeating Jesus Martinez in February.
“I’m very excited for this fight on August 14 sur Showtime,»A déclaré Russell. “I’ve put in the work and I’m always ready to fight, no matter when the call comes. I’m so focused right now. Rodriguez is the only thing on my mind and I’m ready to put on a show.”
The 28-year-old Rodríguez (19-2, 12 KOs) returns to action after dropping a controversial split-decision to Reymart Gaballo last December on SHOWTIME. Fighting out of Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 title bout.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for this fight,” said Rodríguez. “Everyone knows what happened in my last fight against Gaballo. Ce temps, I’m not leaving it up to the judges. I’m going for the knockout and a statement victory.”
Garenne (18-3, 4 KOs) bounced back from a close decision loss in a world title fight against then unbeaten former champion Nordine Oubaali in January 2019 by earning decisions over Gilberto Mendoza and Sharone Carter. A southpaw from Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by split-decision. The 34-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 et 2012.
“Vázquez is not the type of fighter that can compete with me,” said Warren. “When they sent me the name, I looked at one of his fights and 10 seconds was all I needed to see. I really want to face Rigondeaux, but I’m going to handle this and I’m going to wait until I get who I want to get. I’ve been sparring with a lot of top amateurs and that’s been keeping me sharp. They throw punches in bunches and they’re keeping me on my toes heading into August 14.”
The 24-year-old southpaw Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 KOs) was born in Thornton, Col. and now fights out of Las Vegas. The younger brother of former two-time champion Israel Vázquez, he most recently lost to super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa last September after having previously scored a stoppage win over Alejandro Moreno in February of 2020. Vázquez turned pro in 2013 and reeled off 14 consecutive wins to begin his career in the paid ranks.
“This is a great opportunity for me,” said Vázquez. “I turned pro at sixteen-years-old, so I took a much needed break after the Brandon Figueroa fight. Now I’m back and more ready than ever. I’m back fighting at bantamweight and that’s for sure the best weight for me going forward. I’m ready to show the world what I’m capable of. Cela va être une guerre. Warren is a world class fighter, but if he thinks this is an easy fight, then he is totally mistaken and I’ll prove it on August 14.”
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL SPENCE JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS WBC unifié & 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, Août 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Frank Micelotta / FOX Sports Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Ryan Hafey / Premier Champions de boxe LOS ANGELES (Juillet 12, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine SenatorManny “Pacman” Pacquiaowent face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World ChampionErrol "La vérité" 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, Août 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view will begin at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. 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. Mais une fois que la cloche sonne, 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. Pour moi, si, 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. Si le coup de grâce vient, 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.”
"Mon expérience à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur du ring m'a conduit à cela. Il est maintenant temps pour moi de tout mettre en jeu,"-Charlo "C'est le combat de ma vie... La chance de devenir incontesté est juste 10 jours et je ne peux pas attendre," - Châtain WBC unifié, Le champion WBA et IBF Charlo affronte le champion du monde WBO Castaño dans une confrontation incontestée pour le titre de 154 livres samedi, Juillet 17 En direct sur SHOWTIME de AT&T Center à San Antonio dans le premier événement des champions de boxe SAN ANTONIO (Juillet 7, 2021) – WBC unifié, Champion du monde WBA et IBF Jermell Charlo et champion du monde WBO Brian Brown a participé à une conférence de presse virtuelle mercredi pour prévisualiser leur bataille pour le championnat incontesté des 154 livres qui fait la une de l'action en direct sur SHOWTIME samedi, Juillet 17 d'AT&T Center à San Antonio dans un événement Premier Boxing Champions.
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CHAMPIONNAT DE BOXE commence SHOWTIME à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et verra le puissant champion unifié Charlo et le passionnant argentin Castaño s'affronter alors que toutes les ceintures de championnat des super poids welters sont en jeu pour la première fois à l'ère des quatre ceintures..
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire mercredi:
Jermell Charlo
"Nous avons 10 jours à venir et je suis excité. C'est le moment le plus important de ma vie. J'aime cela. je fais ça depuis que je suis gosse. Mon expérience à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur du ring a tout conduit à cela. Il est maintenant temps pour moi de tout mettre en jeu.
"Castaño va tout laisser sur le ring. Donc nous ne jouons à aucun jeu. Je me suis entraîné très dur. J'ai ajouté des choses qui m'ont rendu meilleur parce que je sais pertinemment que ça va être un grand combat.
"J'aime mon état d'origine du Texas et j'aime y combattre. Nous sommes élevés différemment. Nous sommes un État qui a mené ses propres guerres. C'est énorme. C'est un combat d'héritage pour moi et je suis prêt pour cela.
"Je sais ce que je possède sur le ring. Quand il est temps de se battre, Je deviens instantanément le meilleur guerrier qui existe.
« J'ai souffert toute ma vie, donc il n'y a rien dans ce monde qui puisse me faire souffrir plus que ce que j'ai vécu en grandissant. Castaño est un grand combattant qui met beaucoup de pression. Mais je connais mes capacités et je connais mon pouvoir. Chaque coup que je lance est dominant et chaque coup que je lance est douloureux pour mon adversaire. J'ai beaucoup de capacités uniques en moi et je vais apporter quelques astuces dans ce combat.
"Je n'ai pas encore frappé Castaño donc je ne sais pas ce que son menton fera quand je le frapperai. Je sais qu'il a un grand coeur. Je vais juste faire ce que je fais, c'est ce que tout le monde sait que je fais. Tout le monde voit ce que je peux faire à chaque fois que je monte sur le ring.
"Je me sens vraiment bien au camp d'entraînement. Mieux que je ne l'ai jamais ressenti. Je suis dans la fleur de l'âge en ce moment et je me sens plus fort combat après combat. J'ai développé chaque camp.
"J'ai des ceintures sur des ceintures et il a une ceinture. Je suis prêt à prendre cette sangle aussi. J'ai fait attention à ce qu'il faisait. Je ne suis pas resté assis depuis que j'ai combattu Jeison Rosario. J'ai travaillé.
"Pour le moment, je ne suis pas inquiet de ce qui se passe après ce combat. Je ne peux que me concentrer sur ce qui est devant moi. Je suis visionné en tunnel en ce moment. C'est ce que je veux et je ne vois rien en dehors de la victoire en juillet 17.
"Vous allez voir un Jermell Charlo plus développé en juillet 17. Je vous garantis que vous allez voir un meilleur combattant livre pour livre. A tout moment, ce combat pourrait être terminé avec.
"C'est un combat majeur parce que c'est de l'histoire pour moi et ma famille. C'est énorme pour tout le monde que je représente et qui me soutient depuis toutes ces années. Il était temps d'y entrer pour ce combat. Les ceintures et l'argent ne sont pas dans mon esprit. Ce que j'ai en tête, c'est l'héritage.
"Peu de gens ont ces opportunités. Ce combat va solidifier beaucoup de choses différentes dans l’esprit des gens à propos des Charlos. »
BRIAN CASTAÑO
"C'est mon opportunité. C'est le combat de ma vie. Je suis champion du monde et Charlo est champion du monde. La chance de devenir incontesté est juste 10 jours et je ne peux pas attendre. Ce est mon temps. Ce combat est si important pour ma vie. J'espère devenir incontesté en juillet 17 pour mon pays et pour mes supporters latins.
"C'est l'un des combats les plus importants de l'histoire de l'Argentine. C'est pour quatre ceintures, incontesté à 154 livres. C'est une belle opportunité pour mon équipe, mon manager, ma famille et surtout, pour moi. Ce sera le combat le plus dur de ma carrière.
"Charlo est un grand combattant, Il n'y a aucun doute là-dessus. Mais je suis venu ici pour faire mon travail et je vais m'avancer. Je suis le genre de combattant qui te poursuit toujours. Je suis toujours là pour te mettre la pression. Même si Charlo a dit que je n'ai rien qu'il n'ait pas vu avant, il n'a jamais vu personne avec mon style de combat.
"J'ai vu Charlo abattre beaucoup de combattants avec un seul coup de poing. C'est quelque chose à surveiller. Cependant, J'ai plus de variété dans mon arsenal que n'importe qui avec qui il a combattu auparavant. Si je dois être plus agressif et opter pour plus de puissance au lieu de finesse, soyez assuré que je peux l'assommer aussi.
« La rouille des bagues ne sera pas du tout un problème. Je m'entraine tous les jours. Je m'entraîne trois fois par semaine. Je me suis entraîné deux fois par jour ces derniers temps. Je suis en rythme et en forme. je viens pour les quatre ceintures.
"En juillet 17, Je peux garantir que je mettrai mon âme à nu, Je laisserai mon cœur dans le ring et ferai tout ce qui est en mon pouvoir pour devenir l'incontesté, champion du monde unifié.
"Je pense que Charlo est aussi dans la fleur de l'âge. C'est pourquoi j'ai cherché ce combat. C'est le combat que je cherchais parce que nous sommes tous les deux dans le meilleur moment de notre carrière, et je veux en profiter.
"Je suis pour la gloire. Je veux être le premier de l'histoire à être champion incontesté à 154 livres à l'ère des quatre ceintures et être également l'un des meilleurs boxeurs argentins et latino-américains qui aient jamais vécu. je vais pour tout. Je vais tout laisser tomber samedi soir et il n'y a aucune raison pour que je ne puisse pas être à la fois l'un des meilleurs combattants livre pour livre et aussi l'un des meilleurs boxeurs argentins de tous les temps..
"Si je gagne, la gloire serait égale à un titre potentiel de la Coupe du monde d'Argentine l'année prochaine. Cependant, le football est différent parce que vous avez 10 d'autres personnes sur qui vous pouvez compter. Messi a 10 coéquipiers à qui il peut passer le ballon quand les choses se corsent, mais quand je suis sur le ring je suis tout seul. La boxe est plus un défi individuel. Quand je suis contre les cordes, Je dois m'en sortir tout seul. La gloire et l'excitation d'une victoire seraient les mêmes qu'une Coupe du monde en Argentine pour mon pays.
"Cette opportunité d'entrer dans l'histoire de mon pays et du peuple latino-américain suscite en moi des émotions très fortes. Je ne veux pas laisser tomber mon peuple latino-américain du monde entier. J'en ressens une immense fierté et je suis à la hauteur du défi.
« Je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de rencontrer Manu Ginobili, mais c'est une icône du sport argentin. Il est l'un des meilleurs de tous les temps et ce qu'il représente est emblématique à la fois en tant qu'athlète et en tant que personne.. Il a à la fois mon admiration et mon respect.
« Je suis conscient que les gens peuvent ne pas me connaître, mais je suis ici pour créer mon propre chemin et ouvrir ma propre voie. Je sais que je ne me suis pas beaucoup battu ces derniers temps et c'est peut-être une des raisons pour lesquelles les gens ne me connaissent pas, mais j'ai refusé des combats contre des adversaires qui n'étaient pas du calibre que je voulais affronter. Mon objectif a toujours été d'affronter les meilleurs des meilleurs et l'élite de ma division. J'ai cette chance maintenant et je vais prouver pourquoi je mérite cette chance et pourquoi je mérite d'être suivie.
