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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. LEO SANTA CRUZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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“I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport la nit de dissabte," – Davis

“Everyone has their opinion on this fight. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong," – Santa Creu

Three-Time World Champion Davis and Four-Division World Champion Santa Cruz To Meet in Halloween Thriller at Alamodome in San Antonio Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® Aquest dissabte, Octubre 31 in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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SANT ANTONI, TX – Octubre 29, 2020 – Three-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis and four-division champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz squared off at a final press conference Thursday to preview their highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT) main event showdown taking place this Saturday, Octubre 31 from Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Two of the sport’s most electrifying fighters, Davis and Santa Cruz will battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships in a matchup that pits the prodigious power of Davis against the unrelenting pressure of Santa Cruz.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promocions TGB, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Per obtenir més informació, visita Alamodome.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“My team and I decided to move our camp to Las Vegas so we could have a perfect camp. We spent 15 weeks in training, so I’m well prepared. Hopefully Leo is well prepared and we give the fans what they want to see.

“We know Leo is going to come with a lot of punches and I’m going to be explosive. It’s all about giving fans a treat. I’m grateful to be in this position and I’m ready. Saturday night is going to be a memorable night.

“Not to take anything from him, Yuriorkis Gamboa was just trying to survive against me. It’s harder to get punches off when someone isn’t trying to bring the fight. I know Leo is going to come to fight. I think this performance is going to put me up to the next level.

“I don’t think I have to knock him out, I just have to go out there and be great. Forget everything else, I just have to go out there and show everyone that I’m the top guy in the boxing world. That’s my main goal.

“Michael Jordan used to read the paper and do what they said he couldn’t do. That’s what I’m doing. I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport on Saturday night.

“Leo is going to come to fight and it’s just about me stepping up and doing what I do best. You can see the potential in a fighter from the outside, but you have to see it actually come out in a fight to believe it. That’s the position I’m in. Everyone knows I’m great, I just have to show it.

“Leo has shown that he’s a top tier fighter, and he’s going up against an explosive, powerful fighter like myself. I think the winner should be in the top 10 of the pound-for-pound list.

“Floyd Mayweather has just told me to stay focused despite everything that comes with pay-per-view week. I have to get the job done first, but also do everything that comes with being the next pay-per-view star.

“I’m one of those fighters that knows how to focus when I have something big in front of me. None of the great fighters before me have frozen up when it’s crunch time. I’ve always been able to focus when big things are on the line. That’s what I did for this training camp.

“I’m not really focused on anyone who isn’t Leo Santa Cruz. I can’t overlook Leo. As far as any other fighter out there, they just don’t matter to me right now. I’ll prove it along the way. This is one step closer to proving the point I want to prove.”

LEO SANTA CREU

“This is what I’ve always dreamed of. When I was a little boy, I wanted to be on this stage. I’m living that dream and I’m very happy and excited. I never thought I’d accomplish it. I thought it was like winning the lottery. But thanks to the fans, I’m here where I’m at.

“I’m facing the best fighter in the division. Si vols ser el millor, you have to beat the best. I have to go against the best fighter. I wanted to challenge myself. I know this is a dangerous fight for me, but I want to test myself.

“We’ve both suffered and been through a lot to get here. Neither of us wants to go back to where we started. So I know we’re both going to give a great fight to the fans.

“I have the heart of a Mexican warrior. My dad has told me to fight a smart fight, but even though he’s going to say that, there’s a good chance I end up brawling with him at times. No importa que, we’re going to find a way to beat him.

“I don’t really worry about being the underdog. Everyone has their opinion. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong. I trained hard to go out there and do that Saturday.

“Gervonta is the best opponent I’ve faced. He’s the strongest fighter I’ll have faced. The Abner Mares and Carl Frampton fights were great experience for this kind of fight. I learned a lot from those four fights and since then I’ve learned a lot more.

“It would mean the world to me to become a five-division champion. It would be another dream come true. I would put the Santa Cruz last name right up there with the best.

“Gervonta is a big guy and I know he’s going to come hit hard. But I’ve trained with bigger guys all camp and I’ve been able to take everything thrown at me.

“The fans want you to go and make it a back and forth war. I know against Gervonta I have to fight smart. I’m going to just try as hard as I can to listen to my father’s advice.

“I definitely took this fight to quiet the critics. People said I didn’t want to fight the big names. So I went after the biggest challenge in the division and that’s Gervonta Davis.

“I leave the opinions to the fans and media. My job is to get the win and give the fans a great fight. I’m going to give it my best and leave it all in the ring.”

CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Trainer

“Camp has been great. It was unbelievable. I really appreciate the work that he put in. I can’t wait to see Tank in the ring. I’m looking forward to great performances from both fighters.

“’Tank’ accomplished a lot of things that I’ve asked him to do, but this is the pinnacle of them all right here. Both of these families have walked the same line with different trails. They both have a chance to become greats with this win.

“Every time I look at ‘Tank’ now, I flash back to those younger years in the gym with him as a child. Now he’s the man I’ve always looked at him to be. És un home de família, business man and a wonderful fighter. It’s amazing to see one of my boys all grown up.”

JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’s Father and Trainer

“We had a really good training camp and understand the importance of this fight. Leo is fully prepared for this fight on Saturday and I expect him to have a great performance.

“I’m very thankful to be here. I’m so happy to be here with my son for such a big fight and be able to guide him and help him accomplish his dream.

“We know that Davis is a very strong and accomplished fighter. But Leo has just used it to motivate him in the gym every day and you’ll be able to see that on Saturday.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President, Programació esportiva i d'esdeveniments, Showtime Networks Inc.

“One of the biggest reasons I love boxing is because we get to witness young men, like ‘Tank’ Davis and Leo Santa Cruz, develop and mature right in front of our eyes. This is our ninth fight with ‘Tank’ and 13º with Leo. We have seen them mature as fighters and we have seen them mature as young men. We’ve seen them struggle, suor, and triumph. We’ve seen them become fathers.”

“I remember the first time I met ‘Tank’, it was April 2016 a Washington, D.C. He was on the non-televised undercard of an Adrien Broner fight. He had already fought, he came over during the telecast and Floyd introduced him. I remember his very words, ‘This is my young fighter. Watch out for this kid.’ And we’ve been watching ever since.

“I remember the first time I met Leo was in June 2012. Shortly before his first world title fight. He was a very humble, quiet, soft spoken, almost shy young men. Very different from the guy that I saw in the ring about 48 hours after that. El punt és, we’ve been along for the journey of these young men.

“They have been battling the odds, literally since birth. We were lucky enough to spend time with them during ALL ACCESS. They opened their hearts, their minds, and themselves to share their stories. The thing I’ve heard most is that the difficulty about this fight is not whether people want to watch it or whether they’re going to buy it, it’s who they’re going to root for. Because if you know these young men’s stories, what they’ve gone through, and what they’ve experienced, it is incredible.

“The bottom line is in these two young men we have two of the most accomplished and popular young fighters in the sport today. 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, d'on vénen, 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, velocitat, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Més enllà d'això, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”

ABOUT DAVIS VS. Santa Creu
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will see three-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis i campió del món de quatre divisions Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Octubre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in 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 Heráldez in a 10-round showdown. A l'obertura de la televisió, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

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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, Octubre 31 Live From the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

NOVA YORK – Octubre 16, 2020 – Unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan HERALDEZ is deep into training camp and shared insights into his preparations as he nears a showdown against former champion Regis "rougarou" Prograis en dissabte, Octubre 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 per 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, tècnica, coeficient intel·lectual de l'anell, etcètera, 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.”

ABOUT DAVIS VS. Santa Creu
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will see three-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis i campió del món de quatre divisions Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Octubre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in 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. A l'obertura de la televisió, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promocions TGB, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Per obtenir més informació, visita Alamodome.com

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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, Octubre 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

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, Octubre 5 AT 10 A.M. Connecticut!

NOVA YORK – Octubre 2, 2020 – Three-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis i campió del món de quatre divisions Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz will square off in a Halloween thriller for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships live on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Octubre 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in 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 “L'Azteca” Barris 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 en un enfrontament de 10 rondes. A l'obertura de la televisió, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz i 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, i 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,"Va dir 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, TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ, Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions, and all my fans worldwide. Keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you.”

“Octubre 31 is going to be the biggest fight of my career,” va dir Santa Creu. “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.’’

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promocions TGB, GTD Promotions and 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,” va dir Floyd Mayweather, President of Mayweather Promotions and a 12-time, cinc divisions campió del món. “Tanc’ 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,"Va dir Stephen Espinoza, President, Programació esportiva i d'esdeveniments, 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,", va dir Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions. “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,", va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions 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, Octubre 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. en de març de. 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. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Per obtenir més informació, 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, Gerent General, 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 KOs) 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® al gener 2017. En el moment, es va convertir en el campió del món més jove de boxa a l'edat 22. En el 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'any passat.

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 12º 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.

Lluitant fora de Los Angeles, Santa Creu (37-1-1, 19 KOs) 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 seu passat 19 baralles, 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, i 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 KOs) 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, Califòrnia. sota la direcció del reconegut entrenador 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 amb set nocauts.

“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,” va dir 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. A l'octubre 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 KOs) 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, PROGRAMES (24-1, 20 KOs) 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,"Va dir 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 KOs) can vault himself into the top tier of 140-pound contenders with a career-best victory over Prograis on October 31. Born in Northridge, Califòrnia. 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. Tinc un dur rival al davant de mi, 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, Mèxic, Creu (19-1-1, 14 KOs) 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 i 2018, before making his U.S. Debut al desembre 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 Nova Generació.

“Des que vaig començar a boxa, it has been my dream to fight on this stage in the United States,"Va dir Creu. “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 KOs) 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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Cites d'entrenament de mitjans d'Anthony Dirrell & Fotos

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L'excampió del món s'enfronta a Denis Douglin a l'esdeveniment principal de
Esdeveniment Premier Boxing Champions en directe a FS1 & FOX Esports
Divendres, Novembre 17 de Dort Federal Credit Union Center a
pedra foguera, Michigan
Feu clic a AQUÍ per a fotos de Frank Garza
DETROIT (Novembre 1, 2017) – Excampió del món de pes súper mitjà Anthony Dirrell va obrir el seu camp d'entrenament als mitjans de comunicació Dimarts un thet Kronk Boxing Gym mentre parlava del seu enfrontament Denis Douglas que titula a Lliga de Campions de Boxa esdeveniment Divendres, Novembre 17 del Dort Federal Credit Union Center a Flint, Michigan i en directe a FS1 i FOX Deportes.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està impulsat per TGB Promotions i A.D.D. Empreses associades amb Salita Promotions, començar a $20 i estan a la venda. Per comprar bitllets, visiteu la taquilla del Dort Federal Credit Union Center o visiteu Ticketmaster.com.
L'antic campió de pes súper mitjà torna a lluitar a Flint per tercera vegada com a professional i la primera vegada des que va noquejar a Dante Craig a l'Atwood Stadium de 2011. Dirrell es va unir a Kronk per combatents locals Alexey Zubov (15-1, 9 KOs)i James Gordon Smith (12-1, 7 KOs), que competeixen en l'acció de undercard Divendres, Novembre 17.
Això és el que els participants havien de dir Dimarts:
ANTHONY Dirrell
“Em sento genial perquè això dóna a la gent de Flint l'oportunitat de veure boxa de classe mundial amb un dels seus. Hem fet les entrades barates perquè la gent pugui venir a veure una gran boxa de primer nivell. Quan compreu una entrada, els beneficis es destinaran a Dirrell's Chance Foundation, que és una cosa de la qual estic molt orgullós. Les vacances són a la volta de la cantonada i utilitzarem aquests fons per portar una mica de felicitat als nens de la zona.
“Això és una cosa que fa temps que volia fer. Hi he pensat una estona però la tasca encara està entre mans. Encara he de cuidar el meu rival. Estic preparat mentalment i físicament per anar a la guerra.
“Em sento molt bé físicament. Encara queda feina per fer, però si hi havia una barallademà, Jo estaria preparat. Serà fantàstic tornar al ring la nit de lluita després d'un llarg acomiadament.
“El focus és seguir el pla de joc. No us desvieu mai d'això. Es tracta de fer el que em diuen els meus entrenadors. Pots oferir als aficionats un gran espectacle i mantenir la boxa disciplinada alhora.
“Sé que tinc tota la pressió perquè estic lluitant a casa i la faré servir per motivar-me. Vull fer el millor rendiment possible. Tinc un rival dur que vol espatllar el meu partit, però no puc deixar que això passi.”
ALEXEY ZUBOV
“Espero poder lluitar fora de la meva nova ciutat natal de Detroit i representar el gimnàs de boxa Kronk. Hi ha hagut una revitalització de la gran boxa en aquesta àrea i estic content de formar-ne part.
“Portaré un títol mundial a Detroit, aquest és el meu objectiu i per això treballo molt cada dia. Vull ser com els Red Wings’ “Cinc russos” i portar glòria a Detroit.”
JAMES GORDON SMITH
“Em sento molt feliç de lluitar a prop de casa a Flint. Tinc moltes ganes de fer un gran espectacle de novembre de 17. Aquests són el tipus d'oportunitats que has d'aprofitar per avançar en aquest esport. Estic preparat per mostrar les meves habilitats.
PARAULES DMITRY, Promocions Saleta
“La boxa de classe mundial arriba al Dort Federal Credit Union Center a Flint de novembre de 17. Michigan és la llar d'alguns dels millors boxejadors del nostre esport i estic molt content de participar en aquesta promoció.
“La participació de la premsa d'avui al nostre entrenament públic a la base del camp d'entrenament d'Anthony a Detroit al mític gimnàs Kronk és un testimoni de l'emoció de la comunitat local..de novembre de 17 serà un dia especial per als aficionats a l'esport de la zona.”
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Cites de la conferència de premsa d'Anthony Dirrell Flint & Fotos

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L'excampió del món s'enfronta a Denis Douglin a l'esdeveniment principal de
Esdeveniment Premier Boxing Champions en directe a FS1 & FOX Esports
Divendres, Novembre 17 de Dort Federal Credit Union Center a
pedra foguera, Michigan
Feu clic a AQUÍ per a fotos de Kristie Marshall
FLINT, MI. (Octubre 25, 2017) – L'ex campió del món Anthony Dirrell va parlar amb els mitjans de comunicació de la seva ciutat natal dimecres abans del seu enfrontament contra Denis Douglas que titula a Lliga de Campions de Boxa esdeveniment Divendres, Novembre 17 del Dort Federal Credit Union Center a Flint, Michigan i en directe a FS1 i FOX Deportes.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està impulsat per TGB Promotions i A.D.D. Empreses associades amb Salita Promotions, començar a $20 i estan a la venda. Per comprar bitllets, visiteu la taquilla del Dort Federal Credit Union Center o visiteu Ticketmaster.com.
L'antic campió de pes súper mitjà torna a lluitar a Flint per tercera vegada com a professional i la primera vegada des que va noquejar a Dante Craig a l'Atwood Stadium de 2011.
Això és el que els participants de la conferència de premsa van dir dimecres per al Dort Federal Credit Union Center:
ANTHONY Dirrell
“Estic molt agraït a tots els que han ajudat a fer que aquest esdeveniment sigui possible. Volia portar alguna cosa a Flint, per tota la negativitat que està passant aquí. Flint era una gran ciutat quan jo era gran. Vull portar alguns reconeixements i grans esdeveniments com aquest a la meva ciutat.
“És un honor tornar a lluitar aquí i estic emocionat de mostrar el meu talent per a tothom a Flint. Feia temps que volia fer això i per fi el moment ha arribat. Seré genial quan arribi el moment.
“M'he estat preparant per aquesta lluita. M'he quedat al gimnàs i he treballat dur cada dia i ho continuaré fent fins a aquesta lluita..
“Espero que tinguem un gran espectacle i puguem tenir més esdeveniments com aquest aquí. Vull oferir als aficionats de la meva ciutat alguna cosa on venir i gaudir sense preocupar-se de res. Sortiu, porta la teva família i gaudeix d'una gran nit d'habilitat i talent.”
TOM BROWN, President de Promocions TGB
“Anthony Dirrell, que va néixer i es va criar aquí a Flint juntament amb el seu germà i el seu màxim aspirant, Un altre, només lluitarà per tercera vegada a la seva ciutat natal. És una cosa que l'Anthony ha desitjat durant molt de temps i puc garantir que estarà en el seu millor moment davant els seguidors i la família de la seva ciutat natal. de novembre de 17.

“Estava intentant trobar l'organització benèfica adequada per donar suport amb aquest esdeveniment i estava just davant dels meus ulls – Fundació Dirrell's Chance – Anthony Dirrell és el fundador de la Dirrell’s Chance Foundation, retornant activament a la comunitat de Flint. Anthony és una inspiració per a molts i és un veritable testimoni de no rendir-se mai, tant dins com fora del ring. Una part de la venda d'entrades es destinarà a la fundació.”

PARAULES DMITRY, Promocions Saleta
“Michigan és la llar de grans campions del món i alguns dels millors boxejadors de tots els temps. Anthony Dirrell segueix aquesta rica història de lluitadors excepcionals de l'estat de Michigan. Estic agraït que puguem treballar amb TGB Promotions en un esdeveniment de classe mundial a Flint, Michigan al Dort Federal Event Center a Novembre 17 ºserà un autèntic plaer per als aficionats a la boxa.”
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Tickets on Sale Now for Anthony Dirrell’s Hometown Fight Friday, Novembre 17 del Dort Federal Credit Union Center a Flint, Michigan

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L'excampió del món s'enfronta a Denis Douglin a l'esdeveniment principal de
Esdeveniment Premier Boxing Champions en directe a FS1 & FOX Esports
FLINT, MI. (Octubre 10, 2017) – Excampió del món de pes súper mitjà Anthony Dirrell will return to the ring and fight in his hometown of Flint, Michigan on Divendres, Novembre 17 quan s'enfronti a Denis Douglas in a 10-round bout that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions event from the Dort Federal Credit Union Center.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està impulsat per TGB Promotions i A.D.D. Empreses, començar a $20 i estan a la venda. Per comprar bitllets, visiteu la taquilla del Dort Federal Credit Union Center o Ticketmaster.com.
Additional televised action on FS1 and FOX Deportes begins at 9 p.m. I/6 p.m. PT and features an eight-round rematch between welterweight prospects Jamontay Clark i Ivan Golub plus an eight-round junior welterweight battle featuring once-beaten prospects as Ryan “Vaquer” Karl es reuneix Kareem Martin.
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L'excampió del món de 168 lliures Anthony Dirrell s'enfronta a Denis Douglin en una edició especial de Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYSon FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES a FOX Deportes de Dort Federal Credit Union Center a Flint, Michigan divendres, Novembre 17

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Més! Revenja entre els prospectes de pes welter Jamontay Clark & Ivan Golub en Co-Main Event & Ryan Karl torna en contra
Kareem Martin a Battle of Prospects
FLINT, MI. – (Octubre 4, 2017) – Excampió del món de pes súper mitjà Anthony Dirrell (30-1-1, 24 KOs) es reunirà Denis Douglas (20-5, 13 KOs) en un combat de 10 rondes que encapçala una edició especial de la Premier Boxing Champions DIMARTS TOE-TO-TOE en FS1 i BOXA DE CAMPIONS a FOX Deportes el novembre 17 del Dort Federal Credit Union Center a Flint, Michigan a 10:30 p.m. I/ p.m. PT.
El combat de 10 rondes és un retorn a casa per a Dirrell, que va néixer i es va criar a Flint juntament amb el seu germà i màxim aspirant, Un altre. Serà la tercera vegada que lluitarà a la seva ciutat natal amb l'última sortida del jugador de 32 anys a Flint que va acabar amb un nocaut de Dante Craig a l'Atwood Stadium el juliol. 2, 2011. Des que va perdre el seu títol per decisió majoritària davant Badou Jack 2015, Dirrell ha guanyat tres combats seguits, inclosa la seva lluita més recent, una parada de la cinquena ronda de Norbert Nemesapati al gener.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està impulsat per TGB Promotions i A.D.D. Empreses, començar a $20. Per comprar bitllets, visiteu la taquilla del Dort Federal Credit Union Center o Ticketmaster.com.
“Douglin ha lluitat amb molts bons lluitadors i el respecto, però ell s'interposa en el camí del meu títol,” dir Dirrell. “Aquesta és una oportunitat per a mi per mostrar les meves habilitats. Vaig a fer una parada, i crec que ho aconseguiré a les rondes mitjanes. Vull fer una gran actuació i donar-li alguna cosa a veure als aficionats. Vaig a fer la feina.”
Douglin, de 29 anys, de Marlboro, N.J. s'ha enfrontat a alguns dels boxejadors més durs de l'esport, incloent els campions de 168 lliures David Benavidez i George Groves, més el campió de 154 lliures Jermell Charlo. En el seu darrer partit, Douglin va perdre en un nocaut tècnic contra Benavidez després de guanyar tres combats seguits per aturada.
“He pres moltes baralles amb poca antelació i això m'ha fet mal en el passat, però he tingut prou temps i un gran camp d'entrenament per preparar aquesta lluita,” va dir Douglas. “Crec que Dirrell té un problema amb els nois que no li tenen por i que realment li barallaran. Amb el meu estil i determinació, Portaré molt més del que ell esperava. El portaré per 10 rondes i sé que tindré el braç aixecat al final del dia.”
Jamontay Clark (12-0, 7 KOs) i Ivan Golub (13-1, 11 KOs) s'enfrontaran en un combat de vuit rondes de pes welter que serveix com a represa de la seva emocionant Juny 30enfrontament que va acabar amb Clark guanyant una decisió unànime.
Clark, de 23 anys, de Cincinnati, Ohio busca mantenir-se invicte i aconseguir la seva tercera victòria de l'any, mentre que el Golub, de 28 anys, que va néixer a Ucraïna i ara viu a Brooklyn, vol lliurar a Clark la primera pèrdua de la seva carrera i esborrar el que creu que va ser una mala decisió en la seva primera baralla. Arribant a la primera lluita entre els dos prospectes de pes welter zurdo, Golub havia aturat set rivals seguits.
Ryan “Vaquer” Karl (14-1, 9 KOs) s'enfrontarà a Kareem Martin (9-1-1, 3 KOs) en un partit de vuit rondes de pes welter júnior que obre la cobertura televisiva. Karl, de 25 anys, d'Houston, surt d'una victòria per decisió unànime sobre Carlos Winston Velásquez en la seva última lluita a Juliol 18 ja que es va recuperar de la primera derrota de la seva carrera quan va perdre contra Eddie Ramírez al febrer.
Martin, de 22 anys, de Washington D.C. va aconseguir una victòria per decisió unànime sobre Evincil Dixon en la seva última lluita Agost. 12 mentre treballa per tornar de la derrota davant David Grayton l'any passat.
“Anthony Dirrell, cap de cartell a la seva ciutat natal de Flint, serà un gran plaer per als aficionats a la boxa de la zona,” va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. “Això és una cosa que Anthony Dirrell ha desitjat des de fa molt de temps i estic segur que estarà en el seu millor moment i buscarà impressionar realment davant dels seus fans. Novembre 17. Tindrà un difícil repte del fort Denis Douglin, però si és capaç de superar-lo, podríem veure Anthony Dirrell lluitant per un títol mundial en un futur molt proper.”
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Former World Champion Luis Collazo Scores Sensational Sixth-Round Knockout of Welterweight Contender Sammy Vasquez Jr. in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Special Edition Thursday Night from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino inTunica, Mississipí

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Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas Earns Split-Decision Victory Over Georgia’s
Levan Ghvamichava in Welterweight Showdown
&
Eddie Ramirez Stops Ryan Karl After Nine Rounds
in Battle of Unbeaten Super Lightweight Prospects
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TUNICA, EM (Febrer 2, 2017) – L'ex campió del món Luis Collazo (37-7, 20 KOs) delivered an early “Knockout de l'Any” candidate with a sixth-round knockout of welterweight contender Sammy Vasquez Jr. (21-2, 15 KOs) Dijous nit en l'esdeveniment principal de Lliga de Campions de Boxa a FS1 i FOX Deportes from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississipí.
The Brooklyn-native Collazo started slow as Vasquez Jr. looked to control the fight with his movement and jab. The action began to pick-up in the third round as Collazo struck the first major blow of the fight, connecting on a right hand that sent Vasquez Jr. to the canvas.
Vasquez Jr. stunned Collazo early in the fourth round with an overhand left and pressed forward to initiate numerous exchanges along the ropes. Collazo was able to hold off his younger opponent and do damage with body shots and short punches in the exchanges.
After a more tactical round five, Vasquez Jr. once again pushed forward on Collazo in the hopes of getting his offense going. The veteran Collazo was prepared for the attack and connected on a vicious right hand that put Vasquez on the mat and out for good as referee Bill Clancy halted the bout at 1:27 a la ronda.
En acció de pes welter, fast-rising Cuban contender Yordenis Ugas (18-3, 8 KOs) earned a split-decision over Levan Ghvamichava (17-3-1, 13 KOs) en el seu combat de 10 rondes Dijousnit.
It was the third straight impressive victory for Ugas, who has put himself squarely in the conversation in the welterweight division. Ugas was in control of the early part of the fight, winning exchanges in the middle of the ring and breaking through the high and tight guard of Ghvamichava.
Ghvamichava was able to work his way back into the fight with an increased work rate in the middle rounds as he began to find openings in Ugas’ defensa. Referee Bill Clancy deducted a point from Ugas in round eight after multiple warnings for low blows.
The action heated up in the final two rounds as both men exchanged heavy blows throughout. Ugas began to land his left hook successfully but Ghvamichava had his moments and continued throwing punches until the final bell. After 10-rounds of action the judges scores were 99-90, 97-94 for Ugas and 95-94 for Ghvamichava.
In a showdown of unbeaten super lightweight prospects, Chicago’s Eddie Ramírez (16-0, 11 KOs) earned a stoppage victory after nine rounds of action against Houston’s Ryan Karl (13-0, 9 KOs). Karl’s corner stopped the fight before the 10º i ronda final.
Ramirez was the more effective fighter from the start, working off of his jab to hit Karl with a big right hand that staggered him in the second round. Karl was able to weather the storm and compete throughout the middle rounds of the fight as he threw constant power punches in an attempt to catch Ramirez.
The momentum swung to Ramirez for good starting in the seventh round, when another right hand connected with Karl and opened up a cut over Karl’s left eye. A late flurry by Ramirez in round nine as he staggered Karl near the ropes and forced him to hold Ramirez. Karl was able to finish the round, but did not answer the bell for round 10 as his corner put a halt to the fight.
Això és el que els combatents havien de dir Dijous:
LUIS COLLAZO
“Going into the fight I knew he didn’t like the body shots. In the locker room my team was telling me that he’s going to be waiting for it. We wanted to touch him soft down low and then go up top. We opened him up. We both tried to line up the hook and mine landed first.
“I’m a slow-starter. I’m better from a distance and I have the experience. Estic 35 but I still feel like I have a lot left in the ring.
“I’ve learned a lot about myself. I’m completely dedicated to this sport and ready to keep moving forward. Everyone said I was faded but now I have the opportunity to keep going.
“Sammy caught me with some good shots. He got me with a big overhand left. Ell és un lluitador fort.
“There are a lot of great fights coming up in the welterweight division. I know Shawn Porter doesn’t have an opponent right now. I’m ready to get it on if he is.”
SAMMY VASQUEZ JR.
“I felt like I was starting to get in my groove. He just caught me with a really great shot at the right time.
“I knew his big punch was the right hook. I was working on keeping my hand up to block it. I dropped it at the wrong time and he got me.
“Obviously this is going to set me back. I need to come back stronger. I hope that I can come back and fight someone that can help me move up the ranks.”
YORDENIS UGAS
“I boxed from a distance like we prepared. I thought that I was in control and I thought I won easily.
“I was surprised it was a split-decision. I thought I won most of the rounds. He was a very tough opponent but I was ready for him and I did what I wanted to do.
“I was feeding off of my corner. I’m a top contender and I’m ready to face anybody.”
LEVAN GHVAMICHAVA
“I’m disappointed in the result. It’s hard to put into words. Va ser una baralla tancada. I thought a lot of his shots were being blocked and I thought I countered well.
“The referee did his best to control he low blows. You don’t want a fight to end in disqualification. But taking those shots effects everything.”
EDDIE RAMIREZ
“Estic feliç. We worked hard and this is another step. We’re going to keep working hard. I have what it takes to be a world champion.
“Ryan Karl is a tough fighter. He came to give it all he had. He didn’t want to quit, but we broke him down and got the win.
“Karl and I both came to win. Someone’s perfect record had to go. There was no quit in him. I was going to finish the fight in the last round.
“My plan was to break him down. I never wanted this fight to go to decision. I did what I had to do.
“I’m aiming high. Vull lluitar amb els millors. If I keep working hard everything is going to take care of itself and I’ll get where I want to.
“I wanted to make him miss a lot while also being aggressive. We were ready to finish him off, we just wanted to go little by little and get the win.”
RYAN KARL
“I just wasn’t on aquesta nit. I couldn’t hit my right hand how I wanted to. I give him all the credit. My timing wasn’t right. He looked great and I looked mediocre.
“It’s disappointing. Boxing is my job. I lost a lot in there. I have to get better. All that matters is winning the fight.”
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Sammy Vasquez Jr. Pre-Fight Quotes & Fotos del camp d'entrenament

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Welterweight Contender Takes on Former World Champion
Luis Collazo in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on
FS1 & FOX Deportes Special Edition Thursday, Febrer 2
From Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino en Tunica, Mississipí
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TUNICA, EM (Febrer 1, 2017) – Contendent de pes welter Emocionant Sammy Vasquez Jr.shared his final thoughts ahead of his main event showdown against former world championLuis Collazo Thursday night on a special three-hour edition of Lliga de Campions de Boxaa FS1 i FOX Esports from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississipí.
La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. I/5 p.m. PT and features fast-rising contender Yordenis Ugas against Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava in a 10-round matchup of hard-hitting welterweights plus Houston’s Ryan Karl taking on Chicago’s Eddie Ramírez in a 10-round battle of unbeaten super lightweights.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per Warriors Boxing, tenen un preu de $150, $75 i $35 i estan a la venda. Les entrades es poden comprar a través de Ticketmaster awww.Ticketmaster.com o trucant al 1-800-745-3000.
Here is what Vasquez Jr. had to say about training, his matchup against Collazo and more:
On his upcoming opponent, Luis Collazo:
“This is a very challenging fight but one I believe I can win. Now that Collazo is one hundred percent healthy, I know he’s going to be at his best. We both are trying to get back on top so the fans can expect a great fight.”
Al seu recent camp d’entrenament:
“Ha estat un gran camp d'entrenament. We got a lot of good southpaw sparring and I feel sharp going into this fight. All the preparation has been done and now it’s time to fight. I’ll be at my best come fight night.”
On what he learned from his first defeat:
“It was a tough loss in my last fight with the late sub Felix Diaz. Although we fought another southpaw, our game plan was for Collazo, who is a totally different style. In this game, I must be prepared for any style that comes my way. I know that now and I’ll be fully prepared for anything that Collazo brings.”

Sobre què farà una victòria per a la seva carrera:
“A win against Collazo will get me right back in the mix of things in the welterweight division. With only one loss on my record, I feel I still have a lot to give to this sport. A victory will open up a path to fight for a world title.”
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Sammy Vasquez Jr. vs. Luis Collazo Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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TUNICA, EM (Gener 31, 2017) – Contendent Emocionant Sammy Vasquez Jr. i l'ex campió del món Luis Collazo went face-to-face Tuesday ahead of their welterweight showdown that headlines a special three-hour edition of Lliga de Campions de Boxa a FS1 i FOX Deportes Dijous, Febrer 2 from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississipí.
La cobertura televisada comença a 8 p.m. I/5 p.m. PT and features a pair of exciting matchups. Fast-rising contender Yordenis Ugas will meet Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava in a 10-round matchup of hard-hitting welterweights while Houston’s Ryan Karl takes on Chicago’s Eddie Ramírez in a 10-round battle of unbeaten super lightweights.
Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per Warriors Boxing, tenen un preu de $150, $75 i $35 i estan a la venda. Les entrades es poden comprar a través de Ticketmaster awww.Ticketmaster.com o trucant al 1-800-745-3000.
Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimarts:
SAMMY VASQUEZ JR.
“Luis Collazo is a really tough opponent. He’s always game. It doesn’t matter who he fights. I always enjoyed watching him growing up because he’s quick, strong and savvy.
“This is a fight I’ve been looking forward to. Collazo has fought everyone and he always gives a great fight. I couldn’t have thought of anybody better to have a great fight on television against. Everyone who knows the two of us, knows we’re going to come to fight.
“He’s never really been knocked out, just the mishap in the Thurman fight. Collazo hurt Thurman, and that’s a guy in his prime. Collazo isn’t in his prime, but age is just a number in this sport.
“We’re prepared. We know he’s a southpaw just like my last opponent. We were originally supposed to face him before Felix Diaz stepped in. The game plan is for me to dictate how this fight goes. I have to set the pace and control it.
“As long as I can control the fight, it’s smooth-sailing for me. I know he’s got a hard head and he’s going to come forward, so I think it’s going to be an exciting fight.”
LUIS COLLAZO
“Sammy is a tough fighter. He’s been moving up in the ranks and faced some decent opposition. We’re both lefties and I think it’s going to be an explosive fight.
“This is another tough fight for me. I’ve been in there with the top guys and everyone knows I’m going to give it my all. I’m grateful to be back in this position. There are great fight fans here in Mississippi and I’m going to give them something to cheer about.
“I’m blessed to be able to do what I love to do and I do it with passion and drive. I hope everyone enjoys what happens dijous nit, because I know I will.
“I’ve been in this game for 17 years as a pro. I’ve seen every type of fighter. Ho descobriremDijous night how much I have left. Sometimes fighters can get counted out, but people don’t understand what’s going on behind the scenes. My preparation for this fight was great and we’ll find out Dijous if it translates to the ring.”
YORDENIS UGAS
“Estic mirant endavant a aquesta lluita. I hope to give a great performance and continue on my way toward a world title.
“I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m prepared to get a victory. This is my time to make another statement to all of the top fighters in the division. I’m ready for any challenge.”
LEVAN GHVAMICHAVA
“I’ve worked very hard in training camp to prepare for this fight. I’m excited to be here and have this opportunity to give the fans a great show.
“I’m going to give it my all in the ring and make sure I walk out of there with the victory. I know that I have a tough opponent, but I’m confident in my training and my skills.”
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