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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. CITAZIONI E FOTO DELLA CONFERENZA STAMPA FINALE DI LEO SANTA CRUZ

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"Devo dimostrare di essere l'uomo più cattivo di questo sport sabato sera," – Davis

“Ognuno ha la sua opinione su questa lotta. Il mio lavoro è andare là fuori e dimostrare che i dubbiosi si sbagliano," – Santa Cruz

Il tre volte campione del mondo Davis e il campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Santa Cruz si incontreranno in Halloween Thriller all'Alamodome di San Antonio Headliner SHOWTIME PPV® Questo Sabato, Ottobre 31 in Evento Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions

Fare clic QUI per le foto da Esther Lin / SHOWTIME®
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – Ottobre 29, 2020 – Tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione di quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz si sono riuniti in una conferenza stampa finale giovedì per vedere in anteprima il loro attesissimo SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) scontro all'evento principale che si terrà questo sabato, Ottobre 31 da Alamodome a San Antonio in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions.

Due dei combattenti più elettrizzanti di questo sport, Davis e Santa Cruz si daranno battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight in un incontro che mette il prodigioso potere di Davis contro la pressione implacabile di Santa Cruz.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz è promosso da Mayweather Promotions, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita Alamodome.com.

Ecco cosa hanno detto giovedì i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“Io e la mia squadra abbiamo deciso di spostare il nostro campo a Las Vegas in modo da poter avere un campo perfetto. Abbiamo trascorso 15 settimane di formazione, quindi sono ben preparato. Speriamo che Leo sia ben preparato e diamo ai fan quello che vogliono vedere.

"Sappiamo che Leo arriverà con molti pugni e io sarò esplosivo. Si tratta solo di dare un regalo ai fan. Sono grato di essere in questa posizione e sono pronto. Sabato sera sarà una notte memorabile.

“Non prendere niente da lui, Yuriorkis Gamboa stava solo cercando di sopravvivere contro di me. È più difficile ricevere pugni quando qualcuno non sta cercando di portare la lotta. So che Leo verrà a combattere. Penso che questa performance mi porterà al livello successivo.

"Non credo di doverlo mettere fuori combattimento, Devo solo andare là fuori ed essere fantastico. Dimentica tutto il resto, Devo solo andare là fuori e mostrare a tutti che sono il miglior ragazzo nel mondo della boxe. Questo è il mio obiettivo principale.

"Michael Jordan leggeva il giornale e faceva quello che dicevano che non poteva fare. È quello che sto facendo. Devo dimostrare di essere l'uomo più cattivo dello sport sabato sera.

"Leo verrà a combattere e si tratta solo di me che faccio un passo avanti e faccio quello che so fare meglio. Puoi vedere il potenziale di un combattente dall'esterno, ma devi vederlo effettivamente uscire in una lotta per crederci. Questa è la posizione in cui mi trovo. Tutti sanno che sono fantastico, Devo solo mostrarlo.

"Leo ha dimostrato di essere un combattente di alto livello, e sta andando contro un esplosivo, combattente potente come me. Penso che il vincitore dovrebbe essere tra i primi 10 dell'elenco libbra per libbra.

“Floyd Mayweather mi ha appena detto di rimanere concentrato nonostante tutto ciò che viene fornito con la settimana in pay-per-view. Devo prima portare a termine il lavoro, ma anche fare tutto ciò che è necessario per essere la prossima star del pay-per-view.

"Sono uno di quei combattenti che sa come concentrarsi quando ho qualcosa di grande davanti a me. Nessuno dei grandi combattenti prima di me si è congelato quando è il momento cruciale. Sono sempre stato in grado di concentrarmi quando sono in gioco grandi cose. È quello che ho fatto per questo campo di addestramento.

"Non sono davvero concentrato su nessuno che non sia Leo Santa Cruz. Non posso trascurare Leo. Per quanto riguarda qualsiasi altro combattente là fuori, semplicemente non mi interessano adesso. Lo proverò lungo la strada. Questo è un passo avanti per dimostrare il punto che voglio dimostrare ".

LEO SANTA CRUZ

"Questo è quello che ho sempre sognato. Quando ero un ragazzino, Volevo essere su questo palco. Sto vivendo quel sogno e sono molto felice ed emozionato. Non avrei mai pensato di riuscirci. Ho pensato che fosse come vincere alla lotteria. Ma grazie ai fan, Sono qui dove sono.

"Sto affrontando il miglior combattente della divisione. Se vuoi essere il migliore, devi battere il migliore. Devo andare contro il miglior combattente. Volevo sfidare me stesso. So che questa è una lotta pericolosa per me, ma voglio mettermi alla prova.

"Abbiamo entrambi sofferto e passato molto per arrivare qui. Nessuno di noi vuole tornare al punto di partenza. Quindi so che entrambi daremo una grande battaglia ai fan.

“Ho il cuore di un guerriero messicano. Mio padre mi ha detto di combattere una lotta intelligente, ma anche se lo dirà, ci sono buone probabilità che finisca per litigare con lui, a volte. Non importa cosa, troveremo un modo per batterlo.

"Non mi preoccupo davvero di essere il perdente. Ognuno ha la sua opinione. Il mio lavoro è andare là fuori e dimostrare che i dubbiosi si sbagliano. Mi sono allenato duramente per andare là fuori e farlo sabato.

"Gervonta è il miglior avversario che ho affrontato. È il combattente più forte che avrò affrontato. I combattimenti Abner Mares e Carl Frampton sono stati una grande esperienza per questo tipo di combattimento. Ho imparato molto da quei quattro incontri e da allora ho imparato molto di più.

“Per me significherebbe il mondo diventare un campione in cinque divisioni. Sarebbe un altro sogno che si avvera. Metterei il cognome di Santa Cruz proprio lì con i migliori.

"Gervonta è un ragazzo grande e so che verrà colpito duramente. Ma mi sono allenato con ragazzi più grandi in tutto il campo e sono stato in grado di prendere tutto ciò che mi veniva lanciato.

“I fan vogliono che tu vada a fare una guerra avanti e indietro. So che contro Gervonta devo combattere in modo intelligente. Cercherò solo di ascoltare il consiglio di mio padre il più possibile.

“Ho decisamente preso questa lotta per calmare i critici. La gente diceva che non volevo combattere contro i grandi nomi. Quindi ho seguito la sfida più grande della divisione e questo è Gervonta Davis.

“Lascio le opinioni ai fan e ai media. Il mio lavoro è ottenere la vittoria e dare ai fan una bella battaglia. Darò il massimo e lascerò tutto sul ring. "

CALVIN FORD, Allenatore di Davis

“Il campeggio è stato fantastico. È stato incredibile. Apprezzo molto il lavoro che ha svolto. Non vedo l'ora di vedere Tank sul ring. Non vedo l'ora di grandi prestazioni da entrambi i combattenti.

"'Tank' ha realizzato molte cose che gli avevo chiesto di fare, ma questo è l'apice di tutti loro qui. Entrambe queste famiglie hanno percorso la stessa linea con sentieri diversi. Entrambi hanno la possibilità di diventare grandi con questa vittoria.

"Ogni volta che guardo" Tank "adesso, Ricordo con un flash quegli anni da bambino in palestra con lui. Ora è l'uomo che ho sempre considerato come lui. È un padre di famiglia, uomo d'affari e un meraviglioso combattente. È incredibile vedere uno dei miei ragazzi tutti cresciuti. "

JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Padre e allenatore di Santa Cruz

“Abbiamo fatto un ottimo campo di addestramento e comprendiamo l'importanza di questa lotta. Leo è completamente preparato per questa lotta sabato e mi aspetto che abbia una grande prestazione.

"Sono molto grato di essere qui. Sono così felice di essere qui con mio figlio per una battaglia così grande ed essere in grado di guidarlo e aiutarlo a realizzare il suo sogno.

“Sappiamo che Davis è un combattente molto forte e compiuto. Ma Leo l'ha usato ogni giorno per motivarlo in palestra e sabato lo vedrai ".

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, Showtime Networks Inc.

"Uno dei motivi principali per cui amo la boxe è perché possiamo assistere ai giovani uomini, come "Tank" Davis e Leo Santa Cruz, svilupparsi e maturare proprio davanti ai nostri occhi. Questa è la nostra nona battaglia con "Tank" e 13th con Leo. Li abbiamo visti maturare come combattenti e li abbiamo visti maturare come giovani uomini. Li abbiamo visti lottare, sudore, e trionfo. Li abbiamo visti diventare padri ".

"Ricordo la prima volta che ho incontrato" Tank ", era aprile 2016 a Washington, D.C. Era sulla undercard non televisiva di una lotta di Adrien Broner. Aveva già combattuto, è venuto durante la trasmissione e Floyd lo ha presentato. Ricordo le sue stesse parole, 'Questo è il mio giovane combattente. Attento a questo ragazzo. "E da allora lo guardiamo.

“Ricordo che la prima volta che ho incontrato Leo è stato a giugno 2012. Poco prima del suo primo incontro per il titolo mondiale. Era molto umile, silenzioso, parlato dolcemente, giovani quasi timidi. Molto diverso dal ragazzo che ho visto sul ring 48 ore dopo. Il punto è, siamo stati insieme per il viaggio di questi giovani uomini.

“Hanno combattuto le probabilità, letteralmente dalla nascita. Siamo stati abbastanza fortunati da trascorrere del tempo con loro durante ALL ACCESS. Hanno aperto i loro cuori, le loro menti, e se stessi per condividere le loro storie. La cosa che ho sentito di più è che la difficoltà di questo combattimento non è se le persone vogliono guardarlo o se lo compreranno, è per chi faranno il tifo. Perché se conosci le storie di questi giovani uomini, quello che hanno passato, e quello che hanno vissuto, è incredibile.

"La linea di fondo è che in questi due giovani uomini abbiamo due dei giovani combattenti più affermati e popolari nello sport oggi. Leo has been a champion almost consistently since 2012. ‘Tank’ had sellouts or near sellouts in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Atlanta, just last year. We have got these two accomplished young men fighting on Saturday night. You have to respect their journey, da dove vengono, and respect the teams that come around him.

“We do know what’s going to happen on Saturday night. Leo is going to come into the ring, throw a lot of punches and show an activity rate that’s unlike just about anybody else in the sport. ‘Tank’ is going to show the power, velocità, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Oltre a ciò, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”

Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.

L'undercard impilato presenterà l'imbattuto nativo di San Antonio e campione dei pesi super leggeri WBA Mario "El Azteca" Barrios che difenderà il suo titolo contro il duro Ryan "Cowboy" Karl nell'evento principale e l'ex campione del mondo super leggero Regis "Rougarou" Prograis lo farà affronta l'imbattuto Juan Heráldez in uno scontro di 10 round. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.

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JUAN HERALDEZ TRAINING CAMP NOTES

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“On October 31 everyone will see what I’m capable of," – Heraldez

Unbeaten Contender Juan Heraldez Faces Former World Champion Regis Prograis in SHOWTIME PPV® ActionSaturday, Ottobre 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

NEW YORK – Ottobre 16, 2020 – Concorrente super leggero imbattuto Juan Heraldez is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former champion Regis "Rugaru" Prograis il Sabato, Ottobre 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV in a Premier Boxing Champions event headlined by Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz live from Alamodome in San Antonio.

“It’s been a long eight-week camp preparing for Prograis,” said Heraldez. “We’re fighting a different style of fighter, which is a good thing because he’s the type of fighter who comes to fight. A style like this makes it easier for me to train and prepare.

“Prograis has power, but you have to land it and that’s where my defense comes into play. My defense has always been a factor and it’s something we always tweak and find ways for me to be sharper. On paper his credentials are up there, but in the ring all of that goes out the door. When the bell rings, I’m not thinking about him being a former world champion. I fight and get the job done.”

Heraldez has adapted to the changes produced by training during the pandemic, and has been able to keep focused throughout camp. He credits the infrastructure at the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he trains in Las Vegas, for helping keep things running smoothly as he prepares to face his toughest opponent to date.

“The pandemic has had a slight effect on camp like it has with everything else,” said Heraldez. “There are so many protocols and safety measures, so you can’t just rotate sparring partners as easily as you could before. Adjusting to wearing a mask in the gym and getting tested constantly are things you learn to get used to. The Mayweather Boxing Club has done a great job of keeping the gym clean and safe for all of us. A lot of my stablemates are here in Las Vegas preparing for big fights, so it’s a great feeling knowing that we can come to a gym where safety is the top priority.”

The unbeaten Heraldez will return to the ring after fighting former world champion Argenis Mendez to a draw in May 2019 su Showtime. Heraldez had put together an impressive string of victories dating back to a 2017 triumph over then-unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego, and included a knockout win over Eddie Ramirez in February 2019 leading into the Mendez fight. Heraldez has continued to fine-tune his arsenal heading into the Prograis fight.

“My team and I have been working on various things such as my jab, but most importantly where I am in the ring at all times,” said Heraldez. “My ring awareness has elevated this camp. My coach and I keep things old school, we don’t have a strength and conditioning coach, we work on the basics and get better at them each camp. Boxing is simple. Stick and move and don’t get hit. The training I get from Coach Otis Pimpleton covers so many things such as cardio, tecnica, ring IQ, eccetera, so my job is just to listen to my team and trust them when I’m in camp and in the ring on fight night.”

While Heraldez is looking to improve on the draw in his last fight, Prograis will be seeking to bounce back from his first career defeat, a memorable 140-pound unification clash with Josh Taylor. With both fighters hungry for a win on October 31, Heraldez expects an exciting night for fans.

“On fight night, both of our styles are going to make for great action,” said Heraldez. “We both bring a lot to the ring. We’re both fighting to be the best, but on October 31, everyone will see what I’m capable of.”

Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz battaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.

The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.

L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita Alamodome.com

Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, seguire su Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, su Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MayweatherPromotions, @TGBPromotions o diventa fan su Facebook all'indirizzo www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing e https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
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DIEGO MAGDALENO TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND VIDEO

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Lightweight Contenders Magdaleno and Isaac Cruz Meet in
Title Eliminator Opening SHOWTIME PPV® Sabato, Ottobre 31
from The Alamodome in San Antonio in Event Presented by
Premier Boxing Champions
 
Fare clicQUI for Magdaleno Training Video – Credito: Armando Bareño
 
NEW YORK – Ottobre 9, 2020 – Former world title challengerDiego Magdalenoshared insights into his training camp as he nears an IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator bout againstIsacco Cruzthat kicks off SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) azione il Sabato, Ottobre 31 from the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
 
“This is my second fight working with ‘Bones’ Adams out of his gym in Las Vegas,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve actually known him since I was nine-years-old, so I consider him like my best friend. I trust him with my life. I’ve spent some time training for this fight in Scipio, Utah too, pulling hay bales and doing all sorts of interesting drills. I’ve gotten in some good sparring here in Vegas, and I even went out to California for some sparring, troppo.
 
“I was on one of the last fight cards pre-pandemic, and I’m honored to be on the first fight card with a live crowd since the pandemic began. It’s been a hectic year, but I’m happy with where things are for me heading into this fight. Coach Adams has been doing a great job with training, but he also handles my strength and conditioning. He’s got a huge gym with a lot of motivated fighters and it’s great to be around that kind of atmosphere. And my fiancé has been handling my nutrition for my last four fights. Così, it’s great to have her involved also.”
 
Magdaleno returns to action after upsetting Austin Dulay in Dulay’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn. nel mese di febbraio, dropping him in round seven on his way to a 10-round unanimous decision. He credits his team in training camp for the impressive performance against Dulay.
 
“I’ve always taken pride in being a professional, but I learned that I can be very dangerous with the right team around me,” said Magdaleno. “I went into that fight kind of being considered a steppingstone for Dulay, but I showed that I’m still a strong fighter. People counted me out and they made a mistake. I’m just super happy that I found Coach Adams and got a proper team organized around me. I was able to change people’s minds with just one fight. Now I’m in a title eliminator, and with a win on October 31, I’ll have my third shot at a world title.”
 
The 33-year-old has come up short in his most high-profile fights to date, dropping title bouts to Terry Flanagan and Roman Martinez, in addition to a 2019 loss against current lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez. With those experiences and an improved training structure around him, Magdaleno believes the lessons he’s taken from those fights will be instrumental going forward.
 
“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is to stay calm,” said Magdaleno. “When I start thinking too far ahead, that’s when things go wrong. Coach Adams has a great way of keeping me grounded and composed. He knows how to simplify things for me and communicate exactly what I need to do, which makes it less stressful for me. And we’ve done some other things, like correcting my footwork and the angles that I use.”
 
In the 22-year-old Cruz, Magdaleno will be opposed by a fast-rising and exciting Mexican fighter looking to make a mark in his biggest fight to date. With an 11-year age gap, Magdaleno plans to use his extensive experience to his advantage on October 31.
 
“Cruz is something I’ve seen before,” said Magdaleno. “I’ve fought lots of Mexican-style fighters like him who don’t have a lot of technical skill but possess a come-forward style. Così, I think I’ll be able to go back to what I know. I’ll just have to stay fluid and pick Cruz apart. He’s a guy who likes to fight on the inside and throw lots of overhand punches and hooks. I’ll break him down like I did my last opponent.”
 
Magdaleno will look to continue his career renaissance against Cruz and put himself back on track for another world title opportunity. With all that he’s been through during his career, Magdaleno remains highly motivated to prove critics wrong and achieve his goal of becoming a world champion.
 
“What I know is that when everyone counts you out, you just have to believe in yourself,” said Magdaleno. “When I decide to hang up the gloves, it’ll be because I want to, not because others say I should. I have my confidence back now and I’m very happy with where I’m going
. Being one shot away from the title that I dreamed of as a child is a huge motivating factor for me. And I fight for my family, troppo. I’m a different person now. I’m more mature and I think I’ll be able to prove that to people in this fight.”
 
Su Davis VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz vedrà tre volte campione del mondoGervonta “Tank” Davise campione del mondo in quattro divisioniLeo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruzbattaglia per i campionati WBA Super Featherweight e WBA Lightweight come headliner in uno SHOWTIME PPV sabato, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas.
 
The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in a 10-round showdown. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, i contendenti leggeri Isaac Cruz e Diego Magdaleno si daranno battaglia in un incontro eliminatore del titolo IBF.
 
L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club. I biglietti sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com. L'Alamodome ha implementato un piano completo di salute e sicurezza per proteggere dalla diffusione del coronavirus. Tutti i fan che parteciperanno all'evento saranno proiettati all'ingresso e dovranno indossare una maschera e seguire le linee guida per il distanziamento sociale. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visitaAlamodome.com
 
Per ulteriori informazioni, visitarewww.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, seguire su Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, su Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MayweatherPromotions, @TGBPromotions o diventa fan su Facebook all'indirizzowww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing ehttps://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
 
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THREE-TIME WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS AND FOUR-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION LEO SANTA CRUZ TO MEET IN HALLOWEEN THRILLER AT ALAMODOME IN SAN ANTONIO HEADLINING SHOWTIME PPV® SATURDAY, Ottobre 31 IN EVENT PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Takes on Ryan Karl;
Former 140-Pound Champion Regis Prograis Faces Unbeaten Juan Heraldez; Lightweight Contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno Meet in Title Eliminator

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NEW YORK – Ottobre 2, 2020 – Tre volte campione del mondo Gervonta “Tank” Davis e campione del mondo in quattro divisioni Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Ottobre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions dall'Alamodome di San Antonio, Texas. The four-fight pay-per-view card will be the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March.

The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis "Rugaru" Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heraldez in una resa dei conti di 10 round. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, lightweight contenders Isacco Cruz e Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

The highly anticipated main event will be contested at 130-pounds and will be fought for both Santa Cruz’s 130-pound title and Davis’ 135-pound title, which they each won in their previous fight. Two crowd favorites with massive followings, Davis vs. Santa Cruz is an all-action style matchup, with Davis owning a .957 knockout rate, while Santa Cruz is long established as one of the busiest punchers and best pressure fighters in the sport.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz will be a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes will be at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, e la 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.

“I’m looking forward to showing the world how hard I’ve been working in camp,"Ha detto Davis. “We are just a few weeks away, and I’m already in great shape. Headlining on pay-per-view has always been a dream of mine since I started boxing. I can’t wait to put on a spectacular performance against multiple division world champion Leo Santa Cruz. Thank you to my team, ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO, Promozioni Mayweather, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”

“Ottobre 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” ha detto Santa Cruz. “I’m going to fight a very tough opponent, maybe the toughest opponent of my career. Two titles are going to be on the line, and this will be my first time headlining a pay-per-view. So I’m going to do everything that I can to put on a good show. Davis is known for his power. But I think with my experience and ring IQ I can break him down. He’s probably going to be very aggressive in the early rounds. But if I do what I’m supposed to, and execute our game plan, I will win.’’

L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni TGB, Promozioni GTD e Santa Cruz Boxing Club.

“This fight between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz is such a great fight that we had to have it with fans, which will be a first for a major boxing event since COVID-19 started,” said Floyd Mayweather, President of Mayweather Promotions and a 12-time, campione del mondo di cinque divisione. “Serbatoio’ Davis is a special talent, a super skilled fighter and I have been in the gym regularly to watch and help him prepare for a tough opponent in Santa Cruz, who we all know always comes in shape and ready to fight. It’s going to be a great night for Mayweather Promotions, for boxing and for sports. The best fighting the best is all we can ask for.”

“We continue with the tradition of offering boxing fans the best matchups in the hottest divisions, pitting the best versus the best,", Ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, Showtime Networks Inc. “Tank Davis facing Leo Santa Cruz is one of the most exciting matchups of the year. You have a young, hungry star with devastating power in Davis and an experienced and absolutely relentless four-division champ looking to conquer a title in a fifth division. This is the type of matchup boxing fans have waited the entire year to watch. Two superstars in their toughest matchup to date battling for titles in two weight divisions at the same time.”

“Gervonta Davis is the most exciting fighter in the sport, and he’s set to headline his first pay-per-view card and set the world on fire,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “He’s up against an experienced, four-division world champion in Leo Santa Cruz, who is looking to take him down and hand him his first L on October 31.”

“Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz is one of the best matchups that can be made in boxing, with each fighter in position to score a career-defining victory,"Ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “We’re excited to bring a historic showdown with world titles in two weight classes on the line to fans at the Alamodome. Davis vs. Santa Cruz presents a fascinating clash of styles, with Santa Cruz’s relentless pressure against Davis’ fight-changing power. Adding in three high-stakes undercard attractions, this pay-per-view is lined up to present drama in the ring from start to finish.”

Tickets will go on sale Monday, Ottobre 5 a 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. This is the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. a marzo. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the virus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask, as well as follow social distancing guidelines. I biglietti verranno distribuiti in blocchi di posti noti come "pod" per mantenere la distanza tra i gruppi non dello stesso party. Per ulteriori informazioni, visita Alamodome.com.

“The Alamodome is excited to host the Davis vs. Santa Cruz SHOWTIME PPV event and to bring these athletes to San Antonio,” said Steve Zito, Direttore Generale, Alamodome. “Not only is this a great platform for these athletes and their fans, but the event will also spotlight San Antonio through nationally televised matches and generate economic impact for our community during these challenging times.”

Davis (23-0, 22 KO) burst onto the scene with an explosive knockout victory over Jose Pedraza to win the IBF Junior Lightweight World Title in a star-making performance on SHOWTIME® nel mese di gennaio 2017. Al momento, he became the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22. Sul ring, Davis blends controlled aggression with blazing hand and foot speed, eye-catching power and sublime boxing skills. The dynamic combination of skills has made Davis a fan-favorite who filled arenas in Atlanta, Ga., and his hometown of Baltimore, Md., l'anno scorso.

The 25-year-old began his 2019 with a knockout of Hugo Ruiz in February, before scoring a second-round stoppage of Ricardo Núñez in his homecoming fight in July. Davis closed out the year by capturing his lightweight title via 12th round TKO of former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in December. Davis also owns a title-winning performance in which he dominated former champion Jesus Cuellar to capture the WBA 130-pound belt in 2018. Under the guidance of Mayweather Promotions, Davis will look to further improve his impressive portfolio with another title-winning performance in his first pay-per-view main event.

Combattimento da Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KO) made his debut at super featherweight last November by defeating Miguel Flores to capture the WBA title. Santa Cruz has made his name in the sport by engaging in numerous Fight of the Year contenders, including two thrilling featherweight title duels against four-time champion Abner Mares and two-division champion Carl Frampton each. He lost his featherweight title in his first match against Frampton in 2016, but reclaimed it in their rematch the following year.

The 32-year-old has competed in title bouts in 17 del suo ultimo 19 combattimenti, while picking up belts at 118, 122, 126 and 130-pounds. The 130-pound title made Santa Cruz just the fifth fighter of Mexican descent to win titles in four weight classes, joining Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Jorge Arce and Mikey Garcia. Santa Cruz was introduced to the sport and trained throughout his career by his father Jose, along with his brothers Jose Armando, a former lightweight contender, e Antonio. Santa Cruz will look to become a five-division champion in his first pay-per-view headliner.

The 25-year-old Barrios (25-0, 16 KO) will be making the first defense of his world title in his hometown of San Antonio. Barrios captured his 140-pound title in his last fight in September 2019, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision over then-unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov, dropping him twice and fighting through a cut suffered on a head butt. Barrios trains in Oakland, Calif. under the guidance of renowned coach Virgil Hunter. The five-foot ten-inch Barrios debuted as a super bantamweight in 2013, eventually moving up to 140-pounds full time in 2017 where he is 8-0 con sette knockout.

“The long layoff is finally over and fans can expect to see me go to war with Ryan Karl, who I know is coming to bring an aggressive fight to the table,”Ha detto Barrios. “I’ve stayed in great shape during this past year, so now it’s time for me to keep giving boxing fans exciting fights. I’ll be representing my city of San Antonio and as always, everyone can expect to see me as explosive as ever. Ottobre 31, all the fans watching on pay-per-view will watch me make a statement as I defend my title.”

Born in Milano, Texas and now trained in Houston under the tutelage of top trainer Ronnie Shields, Karl (18-2, 11 KO) will step in for his first title opportunity on October 31. The 28-year-old enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, with all three wins coming in 2019, including a knockout of Kevin Watts to avenge one of his losses in an immediate rematch. Karl also owns victories over Kareem Martin and then-unbeaten Jose Felix Quezada during his pro career that dates back to 2014.

“I’ve been training for this my whole life and I’m not going to let it slip away,” said Karl. “We’re working hard in training camp to put on the best performance of my career. We know what we’re up against in Mario Barrios, but I’ve come too far not to take full advantage of this opportunity on October 31.”

A staple of the 140-pound elite, PROGRAMMI (24-1, 20 KO) returns to the ring after losing his title in an exciting unification clash via majority decision last October against Josh Taylor. The 31-year-old won his title by defeating Kiryl Relikh by TKO in April 2019 and has also earned stoppage victories over former unified champion Julius Indongo, and then-unbeaten contenders Joel Diaz Jr. and Juan Jose Velasco. Prograis was born in New Orleans but lives and fights out of Houston.

“This is a huge fight and I’m very thankful to PBC for giving me this opportunity,"Ha dichiarato Prograis. “I haven’t fought in a year and since then I’ve done a lot of self-reflection and moved from L.A. back to Texas. I’m more focused than I’ve ever been and I can’t wait to get back to my number one spot in the super lightweight division. I have to be a world champion again and I won’t stop until that happens.”

The 30-year-old Heraldez (16-0-1, 10 KO) can vault himself into the top tier of 140-pound contenders with a career-best victory over Prograis on October 31. Born in Northridge, Cal. and training out of the Mayweather Promotions gym in Las Vegas, Heraldez most recently fought to a majority draw last May against former champion Argenis Mendez. Heraldez’s pro career has also seen him score victories over previously unbeaten Jose Miguel Borrego and tough contender Eddie Ramirez.

“It’s been a crazy year, but I took this opportunity to spend time with my family and sharpen my skills inside the ring,” said Heraldez. “There’s been a lot of great sparring happening at the Mayweather Boxing Club that I’ve taken advantage of. I have a tough opponent in front of me, and that’s my only focus right now. I trust in my ability as a fighter and I trust my team to get me over the finish line with a victory on October 31. I’m thankful to Mayweather Promotions for putting me on such a large platform for this fight.”

Fighting out of his native Mexico City, Messico, Croce (19-1-1, 14 KO) is unbeaten in his last 15 fights since dropping his sixth pro fight by decision. The 22-year-old knocked out 10-of-13 opponents between 2016 e 2018, before making his U.S. debutto a dicembre 2019. That contest saw Cruz earn a unanimous decision over Miguel Perez, which he followed up in February of this year by defeating Thomas Mattice by decision on ShoBox: La nuova generazione.

“Since I started boxing, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,", Ha detto Cruz. “I know that Diego Magdaleno is a very tough and experienced fighter, but it’s my time on October 31. The fans will see that I have what it takes to be world champion when I beat Magdaleno and announce myself as one of the best lightweights in the world.”

Magdaleno (32-3, 13 KO) enters this fight coming off of an impressive victory over contender Austin Dulay in February that saw him drop Dulay on his way to a unanimous decision. The 33-year-old has challenged Roman Martinez for a 130-pound title and Terry Flanagan for a lightweight crown, while also battling lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in February 2019. A Las Vegas native, Magdaleno has won four-of-five fights entering October 31, including a 10-round decision over Artyom Hovhannisyan.

“I’ve been super eager to get back into the ring since my last performance,” said Magdaleno. “That win sparked a fire in me and got me as motivated as I’ve ever been. Now that I’m in a title eliminator, I’m even more excited to return to action. I’m facing another young lion, but he’s lacking the experience that I have. Training with Bones Adams has made a world of difference in my career. I’ve made a transition to being more composed and smarter in the ring. I’m here to make a statement and claim what’s mine. I’m never going to back down until I get that world title.”

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SELINA BARRIOS vs. MELISSA HERNANDEZ aprile 27 AL Cajundome IN LOUISIANA

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Aprile 16, 2019) – campione dei pesi leggeri femminile NABF Undefeated, Selina “Regina Aztec” Quartieri (5-0, 2 KO), torna sul ring aprile 27, 2019, contro l'ex campione del mondo, Melissa “Lo squalo” Hernandez (22-7-3, 7 KO). Il sei round si svolgerà presso il Cajundome a Lafayette, LA, come una speciale attrazione caratteristica sulla super-leggera carta semi-finale WBSS, in evidenza da Regis Prograis (23-0, 19 KO) vs. Kiryl Relikh (23-2, 19 KO).


Quartieri, che ha sconfitto tre combattenti imbattuti in una fila, ultima combattuta nel settembre del 2018. Lei è ansioso di tornare sul ring contro un avversario gioco come Hernandez, che è stato sul ring con molti dei migliori pugili di sesso femminile in tutto il mondo.

“Ho un grande rispetto per Melissa Hernandez, che è stata una parte importante della crescita boxe femminile nel corso degli anni,” Detto Barrios, che risiede a San Antonio, Texas. “Questa lotta sta per essere un classico messicano vs. Purto guerra Rican. Nessuna mancanza di rispetto a lei, ma io vengo con il calore dritto, con la mentalità di battere la sua discesa. Questo è il gioco male ed è quello che ho intenzione di fare per Hernandez, quando fa un passo sul ring con me. Nessuna di queste ragazze vuole vedermi.”

“Sappiamo Melissa Hernandez è un combattente pericoloso con un sacco di esperienza,” Detto Barrios’ consulente Kerry Daigle. “Una volta DAZN vede questa lotta riteniamo che sarà l'incontro oscillazione in TV. Barrios è estremamente TV amichevole.”

“Crediamo Selina è il miglior combattente femminile nel mondo,” ha dichiarato il co-manger Colin Campbell. “Con questo detto, una vittoria contro un veterano furbo come Hernandez sarà burbero darci lo slancio che abbiamo bisogno di andare nel nostro prossimo combattimento.”
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Briedis vs Mikaelian & Glowacki vs Vlasov Quarter-Finals in Chicago Nov 10

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Season I star Mairis Briedis vs. Noel Mikaelian and Krzysztof Glowacki vs. Maksim Vlasov are the two Quarter-Finals on an incredible doubleheader when the World Boxing Super Series comes to the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, USA.

 

 

 

“I am really looking forward to fighting in Chicago,” said Briedis (24-1, 18 KO). The Latvian hero is undoubtedly one of the favourites to take home Season II’s Ali Trophy in the 200-lb division.

 

 

 

“I am happy to be back in the World Boxing Super Series, and I am looking forward to fighting in front of a U.S. crowd. I am sure there will also be a lot of Latvians in the arena to help create a fantastic atmosphere.”

 

 

 

Briedis’ opponent, Germany’s Noel Mikaelian (23-1, 10 KO), is eager to perform on the biggest stage – only a split decision defeat, in an IBF eliminator against Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, prevented him of participating in Season I.

 

 

 

“There are only world class fighters in this tournament, but I believe my ring IQ will give me the edge to win it,” said Mikaelian.

 

 

 

The second main event in Chicago on November 10 is a potent match-up between Poland’s former world champion Krzysztof Glowacki and Russia’s Maksim Vlasov.

 

 

 

“The plan is simple: take it all, give nothing back,” said Glowacki (30-1, 19 KO)

 

 

 

The exciting southpaw fought Season I winner Aleksandr Usyk in 2016 – relinquishing the WBO belt over 12 round, he won the belt in 2015 via knockout against Marco Huck.

 

 

 

“I have been waiting for a long time for my chance, and I am full of power and great energy. I am going to win this tournament and become world champion again!"

 

 

 

Vlasov (42-2, 25 KO), a fighter with success at multiple weights, likewise enters the quarter-final with great confidence after winning 12 straight fights since moving up in weight in 2015.

 

 

 

Tickets will be available to buy via TicketMaster.com o chiamando 800-745-3000 il Lunedi 1 Ottobre. Fans can be alerted by email when tickets go on sale by signing up for Ticket Alerts di qua.

 

 

 

Ahead of Season 2, US-based boxing fans are able to watch Season I’s Ali Trophy Super Middleweight Final, George Groves vs Callum Smith on Friday, 28 Settembre, LIVE on the global sports streaming platform. To sign up for a one-month free trial, fans can visit DAZN.com or download the DAZN app to their preferred connected device.

 

 

 

Dates and venues for the six weeks of Ali Trophy quarter-final action this autumn:

 

  1. 7 ottobre, Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Giappone – Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals

Naoya Inoue (Giappone) vs. Juan Carlos Payano (Repubblica Dominicana)

WBA ‘Regular’ Bantamweight Championship

&

Kiryl Relikh (Belarus) vs. Eduard Troyanovsky (Russia).

WBA Super-Lightweight Championship

 

  1. 13 ottobre, Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals

TBA

 

  1. October 20th, CFE Arena, Orlando, USA – Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals

Emmanuel Rodriguez (Puerto Rico) vs. Jason Moloney (Australia)

IBF Bantamweight Championship

&

yunier Dorticos (Cuba) vs. Mateusz Masternak (Polonia).

Cruiserweight Quarter-Final

I BIGLIETTI: Da $30 (plus fees) di qua: TicketMaster.com

 

  1. October 27th, U.N.O. Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, USA – Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals

Regis Prograis (Stati Uniti) vs. Terry Flanagan (Inghilterra)

WBC Super-Lightweight Diamond Title

&

Ivan Baranchyk (Belarus) vs Anthony Yigit (Svezia)

IBF Super-Lightweight Championship

I BIGLIETTI: Da $30 (plus fees) di qua: TicketMaster.com

 

  1. November 3rd, SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scozia – Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals

Ryan Burnett (Irlanda del Nord) vs. Nonito Donaire (Filippine)

WBA ‘Unified’ Bantamweight Championship & WBC Bantamweight Diamond Title

&

Josh Taylor (Scozia) vs. Ryan Martin (Stati Uniti)

WBC Super-Lightweight Silver Title

I BIGLIETTI: From £35 (plus fees) di qua: thessehydro.com

 

  1. November 10th, UIC Pavilion in Chicago, USA – Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals

Mairis Briedis vs. Noel Mikaelian

Cruiserweight Quarter-Final

&

Krzysztof Glowacki vs. Maksim Vlasov

Cruiserweight Quarter-Final

I BIGLIETTI: Da $30 (plus fees) di qua: TicketMaster.com (On sale: Il mio 1 Ottobre)

 

 

 

Season II divisions and Ali Trophy quarter-final match-ups:

 

Peso gallo:

Ryan Burnett (Irlanda del Nord) vs. Nonito Donaire (Filippine)

WBA ‘Unified’ World Championship and WBC Diamond Title

 

 

 

Zolani Tete (Sudafrica) vs. Mikhail Aloyan (Russia)

WBO World Championship

 

 

 

Naoya Inoue (Giappone) vs. Juan Carlos Payano (Repubblica Dominicana)

WBA ‘Regular’ World Championship

 

 

 

Emmanuel Rodriguez (Puerto Rico) vs. Jason Moloney (Australia)

IBF World Championship

 

 

Super-Lightweight:

 

 

Regis Prograis (Stati Uniti) vs. Terry Flanagan (Inghilterra)

WBC Diamond Title

 

 

 

Josh Taylor (Scozia) vs. Ryan Martin (Stati Uniti)

WBC Silver Title

 

 

 

Kiryl Relikh (Belarus) vs. Eduard Troyanovsky (Russia)

WBA World Championship

 

 

 

Ivan Baranchyk (Belarus) vs. Anthony Yigit (Svezia)

IBF World Championship

 

 

Cruiserweight:

 

 

Mairis Deer (Lettonia) vs. Noel Mikaelian (Germania)

 

 

 

yunier Dorticos (Cuba) vs. Mateusz Masternak (Polonia)

 

 

 

Krzysztof Glowacki (Polonia) vs. Maksim Vlasov (Russia)

 

 

 

Ruslan Fayfer (Russia) vs. Andrew Tabiti (Stati Uniti)

IBF Eliminator

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Silva confident ahead of Saturday bout with Lopez

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New Orleans, LA (Luglio 12, 2018) – When lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva arrived in New Orleans yesterday afternoon, he stepped off the plane and raised both hands in the air.

 

 

 

Every time a plane lands in New Orleans, happy travelers throw their hands up in a pre-celebratory fashion of what’s to come during their time in the Big Easy. Silva’s pose however is one he expects to replicate Saturday evening after he defeats hot prospect Teofimo Lopez when the two face off at New Orleans’ Lakefront Arena.

 

 

 

Silva, 25-1 (14 KO), completed an intense training camp under head trainer Jose Rodriguez in Plant City, FL. Originally from Brazil and now fighting out of Florida, Silva is cool, calm and confident heading into his bout with the highly touted 9-0 Lopez, who many consider one of boxing’s future stars.

 

 

 

“Everything was perfect in camp and this is the kind of opportunity I need to show everybody the fighter I truly am. Lopez is a talented boxer but I’ve got a big edge in experience and know what it’s like to be in a big fight. I’m ready or Saturday night and will do whatever is necessary to have my hand raised at the end of the fight.”

 

 

 

Silva’s promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, immediately jumped at the opportunity for his fighter to challenge Lopez and anxiously awaits Saturday night.

 

 

 

“William needed a fight like this to get him to the level we know he’s capable of. Team Silva has respect for Teofimo Lopez and know he’s rated as one of the top young boxers but William is going to show the world that he’s among the best 135 pound fighters Saturday night.”

 

 

 

Promoted by Top Rank Inc. in association with DiBella Entertainment, Silva-Lopez fight is scheduled for 10 rounds and is for the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title. It airs live ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 pm E.T. It precedes the WBC interim 140 pound championship matchup between champion Regis Prograis and Juan Jose Velasco.

 

 

 

Fans can follow Silva on Instagram @Willian_Baby_Face and for more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visita www.firefistboxing.net.

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Silva ready to shine against Lopez

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Plant City, FL (Giugno 26, 2018) – Lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva has an outstanding professional record of 25-1 con 14 vittorie per KO. The Plant City, FL based Brazilian won most of his bouts comfortably and has been top 15 nominale.

 

 

 

Teofimo Lopez is considered a blue chip prospect though he’s yet to face a stiff challenge as a professional.

 

 

 

The talented 20-year-old represented Honduras at the 2016 Olympics and is 9-0 con 7 vittorie per KO. Following a recent ESPN televised first round KO, Lopez received much attention for a victory dance he did honoring the popular game Fortnite.

 

 

 

Nel luglio 14, Silva and Lopez square off over ten rounds for the WBC Continental Americas lightweight title. The bout will air live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 p.m. ET from the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. A large crowd is expected.

 

 

 

With just over two weeks until the opening bell sounds, Silva’s sharpening his tools in an intense camp with head trainer Jose Rodriguez at Plant City Boxing Gym. Between extra time in the gym, world class sparring and an added motivation from the public viewing him as an underdog, Silva is confident July 14 will elevate his career, not Lopez’.

 

 

 

“I feel great and our preparations have gone exactly as planned so far,” Silva said following a training session at Plant City Boxing Gym. “Lopez is a good fighter but this is a great opportunity to show that I’m also a top talent. My team and I will be prepared for victory July 14.”

 

 

 

Silva’s promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing, has seen a significant improvement in his fighter in the last six months and believes that Lopez is in for a surprise.

 

 

 

“I believe some people are probably expecting to see the William Silva they did against Felix Verdejo but they’re in for a major surprise. He’s a totally different fighter now and improvements have been made across the board that I’ve seen firsthand in the gym. If Lopez and his supporters are viewing Silva as a stepping stone with a good record it’s not only motivation for our side but a major mistake on theirs.”

 

 

 

The card is headlined by a battle of unbeatens between New Orleans’ very own Regis Prograis and Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco for the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super lightweight title.

 

 

 

Promoted by Top Rank in Association with DiBella Entertainment, tickets from $40 are on sale now at the Lakefront Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com and by calling 1-800-745-8000. Military, student and New Orleans Police Department members can receive discounted seats with a valid ID at the box office.

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Velasco Looking Forward to War with Prograis

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Upcoming world super-lightweight challenger Juan Jose “El Pitbull” Velasco says he’s happy to be facing a fighter being labeled a potential new star in boxing on Saturday, Luglio 14.

 

 

 

Velasco (20-0, 12 KO), from Buenos Aires, Argentina, will challenge interim WBC World Super Lightweight Champion Regis Prograis at the Lakefront Arena in Prograis’ birthplace of New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

 

 

The southpaw Prograis became champion last March with a head-turning TKO 2 over capable former champion Julius Indongo.

 

 

 

“I am glad he is being called a new star,” said Velasco. “I only want to fight the best, so I can become the best myself. He’s a very good fighter and I know it will be a true war.”

 

 

 

31-year-old Velasco says he’s in great shape, training in Miami, and looks forward to making his dream of a world title come true.

 

How is training going?

Training is going fantastic! I am in Miami at Caicedo Sports Training Camp, working with Herman Caicedo. Herman is relentless. As soon as he picked me up, traveling from Argentina to Miami. He took me straight to the track and ran drills for an hour.

 

Talk to me about the opportunity to fight for world championship?

E 'un sogno che diventa realtà. My whole pro career it has been my dream. I found out I was fighting for the championship immediately after my last fight. Il mio promotore, Sampson Lewkowicz, informed me of the opportunity and told me I would be training in Miami with Herman.

 

You haven’t left your home country to fight much, are you going to be your usual self fighting basically in his hometown in the US?

Non, I haven’t been out much and it’s an honor to be fighting in the USA. I don’t know any other way than to be myself in a fight. Herman is improving on my skills and adding some details to it. Herman and I have gelled immediately. I am sure, due to his experience with champions, that he knows how to adapt to individuals. Fighting in his hometown is on him. I have zero pressure and can only gain fans fighting there.

 

Why will you win this fight?

I will win this fight because I am hungry to be a champion. I’m hungry to be where he is at and hungry to better my family.

 

Describe yourself as a fighter for American fans who haven’t seen you yet.

I am a boxer puncher who can adapt to what is in front of me. Are you doing anything different in training for this fight? Answer: di si, the major difference is training with Herman Caicedo in Miami. He has had great success with lots of fighters and one of the few coaches to develop a fighter into a champion from pro debuts. He is a teacher. I look forward to much success with him.

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Silva to face Lopez July 14 su ESPN

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Plant City, FL (Maggio 16, 2018) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ William “Baby Face” Silva will challenge undefeated Olympian Teofimo Lopez in a ten round lightweight contest Saturday, Luglio 14 at the Lakefront Arena at the University of New Orleans.

 

 

 

Silva-Lopez opens a Top Rank promoted ESPN telecast headlined by New Orleans’ own Regis Prograis, 21-0 (18 KO), against Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco, 20-0 (12 KO), for the WBC interim junior welterweight championship.

 

 

 

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil and fighting out of Plant City, FL, Silva has an outstanding professional ledger of 25-1 con 14 ko. Nel suo incontro più recente, Silva shutout Rogelio Casarez to capture the IBO Continental and NBA World lightweight championships. The 31-year-old Silva trains under Jose Rodriguez at the Plant City Boxing Gym and made significant strides since his lone setback against Felix Verdejo in 2016.

 

 

 

Widely regarded among America’s best young fighters, Lopez is a perfect 9-0 con 7 vittorie per KO. Il Maggio 12, Lopez demolished once-beaten Vitor Jones Freitas in 64 secondi. Born in Brooklyn, NY and based in Davie, FL, the highly-touted Lopez represented his parents’ home country of Honduras in the 2016 Olympics but lost in the opening round eventual silver medalist Sofiane Oumiha of France.

 

 

 

The Silva-Lopez bout is for the NBA World and IBO Continental lightweight titles.

 

 

 

“We’re extremely excited for the opportunity to get William back on a major platform,”Ha dichiarato Jody Caliguire di Promotions Pugno di Fuoco Boxing. “Lopez is a very talented fighter and we respect his ability but William has a major edge in experience. He’s improved tremendously since his last big fight against Verdejo and I think the boxing world is in for a surprise July 14.”

 

 

 

More information on the card will be available shortly.