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Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao ætlaði að elta sögu enn og aftur þetta laugardagskvöld – Hnefaleikaljósin deila uppáhalds „Manny Moments“ & Forskoðun Pacquiao vs. Barrios Showdown á undan stjörnuprýddri nótt

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SmelltuHÉR að horfa áHanska slökkt: Pacquiao vs.. Hverfum

Las Vegas - júlí 15, 2025 -Bardagi Filippseyja, Átta deildar heimsmeistari og frá og með síðasta mánuði, inductee í Alþjóðlega hnefaleikasal frægðarinnar. Þó að það virðist vera stærra en lífiðManny „Pacman“ Pacquiaohefur náð öllu sem þú getur í íþróttinni, Hann gat bætt enn einum kaflanum við sögulegan arfleifð sína á laugardaginn, Júlí 19 Þegar hann skorar á WBC Welterweight heimsmeistaraMario "El Azteca" BarriosÍ aðalviðburði PBC Pay-Per-View atburðar á Prime Video frá MGM Grand Garden Arena í Las Vegas.

Auk þess að verða fyrsti bardagamaðurinn til að ná þeim óskiljanlegum árangri að vinna heimsmeistaratitil eftir að Hall of Fame Induction, Pacquiao gæti brotið sitt eigið met sem elsti welterweight heimsmeistari sögunnar ef hann tekur WBC beltið frá Barrios. Pacquiao setti upphaflega markið í júlí 2019, Þegar hann sigraði hina áður ósigruðu Keith Thurman á fertugri. Á tímum sem sjást stórstjörnur á fertugsaldri eins og Tom Brady og LeBron James halda áfram að skara fram úr á hæstu stigum, Pacquiao er að sanna enn og aftur að hann er kynslóð íþróttamaður sem gengur þvert á íþróttina.

Pacquiao mun snúa aftur í hringinn á stað sem hann hefur gert sinn eigin, MGM Grand Garden Arena í Las Vegas, Bardagasöfnun heimsins, Eins og hann gerir sitt 16th framkoma á vettvangi, Meira en nokkur bardagamaður í töluverðu sögu vettvangsins. Með hans 15th Aðalviðburður í júlí 19, Hann bindur merki sem samferðarmaðurinn Floyd Mayweather setti á vettvanginn, og aðeins gönguleiðir Mayweather í samtals sigrum á vettvangi (15-10). Þau tvö órjúfanlega tengd afskriftir allan tímann eru einnig bundin fyrir flest titilsátök á MGM Grand með 12 hver.

Júlí 19, Pacquiao mun standa frammi fyrir fjandmanni með kunnuglegan bardaga arfleifð í mexíkó-amerísku barrios, Eins og Pacquiao hefur sigrað A-Who's Who of Mexico's Best allan sinn feril. Frá árinu 2003, Pacquiao hefur barið 12 Mexíkóskir eða mexíkósk-amerískir bardagamenn, þar á meðal þjóðsögur eins og Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera og Antonio Margarito. Þessir sigrar fela í sér nokkra af athyglisverðustu sigrum Pacquiao og hjálpuðu honum að afla sér athygli og tilbeiðslu á hundleiðinni mexíkóskum aðdáanda hnefaleika.

Meðan þú rekur öll þessi afrek, Pacquiao hefur fengið virðingu fyrir fjölmörgum hnefaleikum sem hafa deilt eftirlætis „Manny Moments“ á undan júlí 19 atburður. Meðal þeirra sem töluðu um Pacquiao voru fyrrverandi andstæðingar Thurman og Barrera, sem og fyrrum sparring félagi og Welterweight meistari Shawn Porter.

„Þetta hefur aldrei verið um eitt augnablik fyrir mig þegar kemur að Manny Pacquiao,“Sagði Thurman. „Uppáhalds stundin mín er hvenær sem hann er lagður af þessum átta kýla greiða. Með andstæðing á reipunum, heimsklassa keppni, Og hann hleypur bara af átta settum. Það hefur gerst margoft, En í hvert skipti sem ég hef orðið vitni að því, Það hefur vakið smá gleði í hjarta mínu. “

„Ég á tvær uppáhalds manny augnablik, Sú fyrsta er þegar hann barði Oscar de la Hoya, Vegna þess að ég hélt að það væri ómögulegt,"Said Barrera. „Ég hélt. Seinni var eins og hann barði Miguel Cotto. Þetta voru tveir Hall of Famers og Manny voru virkilega áhrifamikil í þeim þyngdarafl.

„Það sem gerir Manny svo sérstakt er tengslin og nálægðin við aðdáendur sína. Hjarta hans er það sem gerir öllum eins og hann. Honum finnst gaman að setja á sýningu, Gefðu öllu fyrir aðdáendurna, og síðast en ekki síst, Hann verður stríðsmaður þegar hann stígur í hringinn. “

„Ég er með sjaldgæft Manny Pacquiao augnablik, Vegna þess að það eru ekki of margir sem fá að spara með goðsögninni,“Sagði Porter. „Hann flaug mig og pabba út til Filippseyja og við hittumst í fyrsta skipti og hann var eins og„ Allt í lagi að þetta verður skemmtilegt. “Ég var hneykslaður vegna þess að þetta var í fyrsta skipti sem einhver kom fram við að komast í hringinn með mér eins og það væri ekki mikið mál… eftir að ég talaði við hornið mitt sem ég snéri mér við og tók skref í átt að miðju hringsins og það var eins og þessi augnablik kom yfir mig eins og‘ þú ert að spara Manny. 10 sekúndur. Og hann náði mér með góða beina vinstri hönd á fyrstu mínútu og það vakti mig. Ég var eins og „þessi náungi fékk einhvern kraft“, Og þá vorum við farnir að keppa. “

Þegar horfur á niðurstöðum þessa laugardags, Júlí 19 matchup, Oddmakers hafa sett upp yngri ríkjandi meistarann Barrios í uppáhaldi. Hinn frægi þjálfari og hnefaleikafræðingur Stephen „Breadman“ Edwards er sammála viðhorfinu, Að leggja áherslu á hversu gargantuan verkefnið er fyrir 46 ára gamla.

„Það væri ótrúlegur árangur fyrir 46 ára bardagamann að koma aftur og vinna heimsmeistaratitilinn Welterweight,“Sagði Edwards. „Það er erfitt að ímynda sér að einhver sé farinn í nokkur ár og kemur síðan aftur til 46 og vinna það. Í allri heiðarleika, Ég held að þetta geti verið ómögulegt verkefni. Ef einhver getur gert það, Manny getur gert það, En akkúrat núna er ég að greiða Barrios. “

Þrátt fyrir líkurnar, Nokkrir af könnuðum hnefaleikum eru í þágu Pacquiao til að draga úr uppnáminu, þar á meðal Porter, Barrera, og ríkjandi WBA Super Léttur heimsmeistari Gary Antuanne Russell.

„Pacquiao er högg í búðum tegund af gaur og hann getur sprungið,"sagði Russell. „Honum er sýnt að kýlingarkraftur hans getur fengið starfið. Barrios er unglegur og sértækur kýlari. Ég held ekki að hann muni geta setið þar og tekið myndir. Manny mun láta þig borga ef þú bíður of lengi. Honum er alltaf sýnt að hann vill fá baráttuna í gangi.

„Pacquiao er High-Tempo bardagamaður og Barrios hefur glímt við það skeið. Barrios er sterkur keppandi, En mér líður eins og hann hafi enn mikið að læra. Manny hefur verið þarna með mörgum meisturum og ég tel að hann hafi verkfæri í vopnabúrinu sínu og að það sýni nóttina í baráttunni. Barrios mun þurfa að sjokkera heiminn. Hann verður að sýna nóg til að láta Manny virða hann. Ég hallast að því að Manny er sigursæll, En megi besti maðurinn vinna. “

„Ég trúi því að Manny Pacquiao muni berja Mario Barrios,“Sagði Porter. „Ég veit að allir eru að tala um aldur hans. Það er þemað, Getur gamli maðurinn barið unga manninn? Ég held að þessi gamli maður verði alltaf of mikið þar til hann hangir hanska. “

„Ég held að þetta verði mjög áhugaverð barátta,“Sagði Barrera. „Pacquiao er frábær stríðsmaður, Heimsmeistari í átta deild sem mun gefa öllu sínu og sem finnst gaman að setja á sýningu. Þetta setur upp til að vera barátta þar sem við munum virkilega sjá þessa stráka rekast og gera aðdáendur að raunverulegu sigurvegara.

„Barrios er virkur varnarmeistari, Og þó að hann sé ekki eins flókinn og aðrir núverandi meistarar, Hann verður hættulegur þegar hann stígur inn í hringinn. Mig langar að sjá Pacquiao vinna vegna goðsagnarinnar sem hann er. Ég mun fara með Manny Pacquiao sem sigurvegara, En ef Barrios vinnur, Það verður vegna þess að hann sannar að hann er betri bardagamaður núna. “

Sama hver þú sérð að vinna í júlí 19, Kvöldið mótast án efa að vera söguleg, Og þrátt fyrir allar efasemdir sem koma utan frá, Pacquiao hefur lýst því sterku sjálfstrausti að hann muni yfirgefa hringinn sem heimsmeistara enn og aftur.

„Eldurinn, Ákvörðun og ákafa til að vinna hörðum höndum er enn til staðar,“Sagði Pacquiao. „Ég hef enn gaman af því að keyra fjöllin. Ekki hver bardagamaður hefur þessa tilfinningu. Þetta er blessun, Vegna þess að ég hef gengið í gegnum svo mörg stór slagsmál á ferlinum og ég er enn hér. Ég er kominn aftur… það myndi þýða mikið fyrir mig að verða heimsmeistari aftur. Manny Pacquiao er alltaf að koma aðdáendum á óvart. Það er mín ástríða. “

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Um Pacquiao vs. Barrios

Pacquiao vs.. Barrios mun sjá Hall of Fame Boxing LegendManny „Pacman“ Pacquiaoog WBC Welterweight heimsmeistariMario "El Azteca" Barriosferningur af í aðalviðburði stjörnuprúdaðs PBC greiðslu-á-útsýnisviðburðar á Prime Video á laugardaginn, Júlí 19 frá MGM Grand Garden Arena í Las Vegas.

Í sam-aðalkeppni, WBC Super Welterweight heimsmeistariSebastian „The Towering Inferno“ Fundoraog ástralska stórstjarnaTim Tszyu mun endursenda eftir að hafa tekið þátt í blóðugasta baráttu 2024.

Aðgerðin mun einnig innihalda mexíkóska stjörnuIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzog harðneskjulegur landsmaður hansAngel Fierro Fundur í annað sinn í 12 umferð ofurléttu einvígi eftir að aðgerð þeirra var pakkað í febrúar., Plús fyrrum heimsmeistari tveggja deildaBrandon „The Heartbreaker“ Figueroaog efst keppinauturJoet Gonzalez sparka af stað greiðslu fyrir hverja skoðun á 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT með 12 umferð WBA fjaðurvigtartitli.

Á undan greiðslu fyrir hverja útsýni, meistariGary Russell Jr.toppar þriggja bardaga kort streymir í beinni útsendingu á prime myndbandi, Þegar hann stígur aftur inn í hringinn til að horfast í augu viðHugo Castañedaí 10 umferð léttu lokauppgjör.

Aðgerðin felur einnig í sér ósigraða topp ofurbantamvigtDavid "Rey" PicassoDueling japanskur keppinauturKyonosuke Kamedaí 10-umferð mál, Plús filippseyskur kraft-puncher og fyrrum heimsmeistariMark "Magnifico" mun taka burtberst við MexíkóJorge MataÍ 10 umferð Super Featherweight aðdráttarafl sem opnar sýninguna á 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT.

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Ósigraðir yngri miðvigtarhorfur, Anthony Velazquez, verða ekki best fyrir hnefaleika í hnefaleikum 2026

Springfield, Mass. (Júlí 10, 2025) - Núna, ósigraður yngri miðvigt Anthony „ATV“ Velazquez (19-0-1, 14 Kos) Getur verið best að leyna hnefaleikum, En áætlunin er að hann fari mikið frá horfur til titils áskoranda í 2026.

Berjast frá Springfield, Massachusetts, Þessi 29 ára Valezquez hefur flogið undir ratsjánni, Aldrei að berjast við heimsmats andstæðing eða sýnd á viðburði við marquee. Framkvæmdastjóri hans, Gunther Fishgold, hefur sett sviðið fyrir brot 2026 Fyrir hæfileikaríka Puerto Rican-American Fighter.

Áætlunin kallar á Velazquez, Hver er kynningarlaus umboðsmaður, að berjast þrisvar sinnum, Byrjar júlí 19th á Mohegan Sun, Plús tvisvar í viðbót 2025 eða í janúar næstkomandi, að staðsetja hann til að vera heimur metinn og berjast á stærri stigum á fyrsta ársfjórðungi 2026.


„Ég vil vera bestur og ég ætla að sanna mig,“Sagði Valezquez. „Ég er best geymd leyndarmál hnefaleika, En allir ætla að vita hver ég er mjög fljótlega. Mér líkar þetta skeið (að berjast við alla 2-3 mánuðum) Vegna þess að ég er alltaf í ræktinni. Engar fríar; Bara líkamsræktarstöðin og heimili. Þetta er mitt starf og ég er að vinna hörðum höndum að því að halda færni minni skörpum. Ég fæ góða vinnu í ræktinni okkar vegna þess að þjálfarinn minn, Hector Bermudez, hefur alltaf bardagamenn frá öllum heimshornum. Ég hef sparað mikið með (World-meted Welterweight) Rohan Polanco (16-0, 10 Kos), Dóminíska Ólympíumaðurinn, Og ég sparir stærri stráka, of, eins og ofur miðvigt Steven Butler (36-5-1, 30 Kos) - ‘Bang Bang’ – Hver var þar að verða tilbúinn fyrir baráttuna sína (Júní 27, Wko4 vs. Jose de Jesus Macias). Vinnan sem ég fæ í ræktina hjálpar mér örugglega. Það finnst gott að berjast við mismunandi fólk vegna þess að það hefur allir mismunandi stíl. “
Team Velazquez hefur ekki miðað við neinn bardagamann sérstaklega, En náttúrulegur fjandmaður er félagi í New Englander, Chordale „The Gift“ Booker (23-2, 11 Kos), af Stamford, Connecticut. Booker átti nýlega fyrsta heimsmeistaratitilinn, að missa áskorun sína við sameinað (WBC & WBO) Super welterweight heimsmeistariSebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 14 Kos) með stöðvun í 4. umferð 2026, kannski, er welterweightAlexis "Lex" Rocha (25-2-1, 16 Kos), Hver er sem stendur í heiminum metinn á nr. 1 (WBO), Gera ekki. 5 (IBF) og No. 9 (WBC), en aðeins ef hann ákveður að fara upp í yngri miðvigtardeild. Velazquez er í æfingabúðum að undirbúa sig fyrir júlí sinn 19th Komdu aftur í 8 umferð lotu Vs.Terry Chatwood(12-3-1) á Mohegan Sun í Uncasville, Connecticut, Sem er aðeins a 1 ½ tíma akstur frá Velazquez heimili í Springfield.
„Ég veit að Chatwood hefur gaman af því að kassa aftan á honum og hann er sterkur,“Sagði Velazquez, „En hann á ekkert sem ég hef áhyggjur af. Ég ætla að brjóta hann niður og koma honum þaðan. Mér líður vel í hringnum. Vörn mín og sjálfstraust hafa batnað. Og ég nýt þess að berjast við Mohegan Sun vegna sögu þess í hnefaleikum og hversu nálægt því er Springfield. Það er eins og mitt annað heimili (Þetta verður þriðji bardagi hans þar)."


Anthony Velazquez er tilbúinn að hreyfa sig inn 2026.
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Angel Fierro: “I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR PITBULL CRUZ. HE DOESN’T INTIMIDATE ME & HE’S AN ORDINARY FIGHTER!" – Fierro Talks Training With Robert Garcia & More Ahead of Cruz Rematch on Saturday, Júlí 19

Hard-Hitting Fierro Talks Training with Robert Garcia & Previews Mexico vs. Mexico Rematch Against Former World Champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz onLaugardagur, Júlí 19 on PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, EINS. – July 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzduring a tense face-to-face at the Los Angeles press conference in June to announce their rematch, and has continued to express his ire toward Cruz as we near their showdown on Saturday, Júlí 19 as part of a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“When I say something to him, like I did at that press conference, I follow through,” said Fierro. “I promised I would show him that I’m elite and this fight will be more of the same. I have no respect for ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. He doesn’t intimidate me and he’s an ordinary fighter. He’s a human and he gets tired too. I stayed true to myself when I told him I’m coming for war.”

The biggest change for Fierro since the first showdown is the addition of famed trainer Robert Garcia, who has led his training camp and will do the same for his corner on July 19. By joining forces with Garcia, Fierro believes he’s unlocked a better version of himself that he’ll display in the rematch.

“It’s been a tough camp,” said Fierro. “I’ve never trained with this much intensity before. Robert Garcia and the whole team has been excellent. We’ve made changes to my sparring sessions and I believe we’re going to deliver a great result.

“I’ve gone through changes physically, mentally and nutritionally. It’s going to make me formidable. I’m in the best shape of my life and my diet is on point. I’m not worried about making weight and that’s how an elite fighter should come into a fight.”

The Tijuana-native’s first fight against Cruz was a tale of two halves, as Cruz controlled the early rounds before Fierro appeared to turn the tide, out landing his opponent 132 að 106 across the final five frames. While he believes he’ll be even better on July 19, Fierro is confident that he proved his elite status in the first fight, even if Cruz doesn’t.

“I’ve worked on myself and correcting the mistakes I made in the first fight that would have changed the outcome,” said Fierro. “Robert Garcia is very experienced and I watched the fight with him to work on what I need to do to win this time.

“I didn’t keep my hands up 100% of the time like I needed to. That was the main mistake at the time. ‘Pitbull’ underestimated me – and still does- but I already showed him that I’m not middling fighter. I proved I’m elite and now I’m working twice as hard.”

In addition to showing Cruz his level, Fierro believes that he took advantage of the big stage in February on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. to show the Mexican people that he was a true contender. With that extra motivation, he’s promised to show that he will be the next big star to take off from the boxing-rich country.

“At the beginning of the fight, people looked at me like I was a nobody,” said Fierro. “But by the halfway point, I felt a shift, and people were already seeing me as a big-time fighter. I felt like Rocky in Russia! I proved that I’m not just a talker. I’m a true Mexican…We’re two Mexicans with pride on the line and looking to show who the next great Mexican boxing star will be. I’m fighting to bring honor to my country.”

Having already delivered a fight that’s garnering early Fight of the Year consideration, Fierro has promised to deliver even more action the second time around, and perhaps bring back memories of Fierro’s personal favorite all-Mexican rematch Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales II.

“You’re going to see a different ‘Tashiro’ and it’s going to be an even better war than the first one,” said Fierro. “The fans will be on their feet from the very first round. I will beat ‘Pitbull’ – no matter what. He better prepare well and I think he will, because deep down he knows what he’s up against.”

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Um Pacquiao vs. Barrios

Pacquiao vs.. Barrios mun sjá Hall of Fame Boxing LegendManny „Pacman“ Pacquiaoog WBC Welterweight heimsmeistariMario "El Azteca" Barriosferningur af í aðalviðburði stjörnuprúdaðs PBC greiðslu-á-útsýnisviðburðar á Prime Video á laugardaginn, Júlí 19 frá MGM Grand Garden Arena í Las Vegas.

Í sam-aðalkeppni, WBC Super Welterweight heimsmeistariSebastian „The Towering Inferno“ Fundoraog ástralska stórstjarnaTim Tszyu mun endursenda eftir að hafa tekið þátt í blóðugasta baráttu 2024.

Aðgerðin mun einnig innihalda mexíkóska stjörnuIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzog harðneskjulegur landsmaður hansAngel Fierro Fundur í annað sinn í 12 umferð ofurléttu einvígi eftir að aðgerð þeirra var pakkað í febrúar., Plús fyrrum heimsmeistari tveggja deildaBrandon „The Heartbreaker“ Figueroaog efst keppinauturJoet Gonzalez sparka af stað greiðslu fyrir hverja skoðun á 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-round featherweight showdown.

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LAS VEGAS – June 3, 2025 -First ballot International Boxing Hall of FamerManny „Pacman“ Pacquiaowill look to add another memorable highlight to his legendary career and become a world champion once again when he challenges the hard-hitting WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario "El Azteca" Barriosá laugardag, Júlí 19 headlining a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The co-main event will see a rematch of 2024’s bloodiest fight as reigning WBC Super Welterweight World ChampionSebastian „The Towering Inferno“ Fundorafaces Australian superstar and former world championTim Tszyu. Fundora and Tszyu combined for an unforgettable night in March 2024 as Tszyu fought through one of the most gruesome cuts in recent memory before eventually losing to Fundora by a narrow split-decision.

The stacked lineup features another sensational rematch as Mexican starIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzbattles the hard-hittingAngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Meira, former two-division world championBrandon „The Heartbreaker“ Figueroasteps in against top contenderJoet Gonzalezfor 10-rounds of featherweight action that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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**MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS**

Despite a 17-year age gap between these two fighters, both are unified in their desire to deliver toe-to-toe action for boxing fans as the fighting pride of the PhilippinesManny Pacquiaoduels WBC Welterweight World ChampionMario Barriosin the 12-round main event.

Already owning a career that’s seen him earn more accolades than can be listed in print, Pacquiao can etch his name into another chapter of the history books by going straight from his Hall of Fame induction in June to a world championship-winning performance on July 19. Á tímum sem sjást stórstjörnur á fertugsaldri eins og Tom Brady og LeBron James halda áfram að skara fram úr á hæstu stigum, Pacquiao can break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion in history with a win over Barrios, after originally setting the mark at 40-years-old in his 2019 triumph over Keith Thurman.

The Filipino legend will have a tall task in front of him to achieve this feat, as the six-foot Barrios will bring a nearly seven-inch height advantage into his second defense of the WBC title. A two-division world champion, Barrios represents his Aztec heritage every time he enters the ring with an all-action style that’s delivered numerous electric clashes and which should combine with the always hard-charging Pacquiao for explosive action. Looking for a signature victory to separate himself from the other titleholders in boxing’s historic glamour division, Barrios will no doubt be keen to upend Pacquiao’s coronation when they square off on July 19.

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the one-time Boxing Writers Association of America’s Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 Kos), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over eight current Hall of Famers, meðal Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao’s most recent run in the 147-pound division saw him dispatch of former four-division world champion Adrien Broner in January 2019, before defeating the then-undefeated and reigning WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman in July of that same year. Pacquiao’s triumph over Thurman saw him send Thurman to the canvas in round one, the first time Thurman had been down in his career, on his way to edging out a decision in a 2019 Fight of the Year contender. Pacquiao would come up short in his next contest, dropping a decision to late-replacement Yordenis Ugas, who stepped in on short notice to replace an injured Errol Spence Jr. í ágúst 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,“Sagði Pacquiao. “MGM Grand is like my second home in my career and it’s a place where I’ve had so many memorable fights, including my U.S. Frumraun. The first title I ever won was a WBC title, and now I am back to fight for the WBC title once again. Mario Barrios is exactly the type of champion I like to fight, because he’s a real Mexican warrior like Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez. Come July 19, it’s going to be an amazing night for the fans.”

The 29-year-old Barrios (29-2-1, 18 Kos) stamped his place among the welterweight elite in September 2023 as he dropped former champion Yordenis Ugas twice to capture the interim belt by unanimous decision. Barrios followed that up by sending Fabian Maidana to the canvas as well on his way to another dominant decision victory, and was elevated to WBC Welterweight World Champion following the bout. His first defense of the title featured Barrios going toe-to-toe with Abel Ramos in one of 2024’s best fights in action that saw both men score knockdowns and that ultimately ended in a split-draw and Barrios retaining the belt.

Before his run at 147-pounds, Barrios was a world champion at 140-pounds, edging out Batyr Akhmedov in September 2019 with a clutch 12th-round knockdown that sealed his victory on the scorecards. Throughout his career, Barrios’ only two defeats have come against two of the era’s best fighters in five-time, three-division champion Gervonta Davis and former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman. Representing his native San Antonio, Texas, Barrios trains in Las Vegas with top trainer Bob Santos.

Sharing the ring with a legend like Manny Pacquiao is an honor, but once the bell rings, það er allt viðskipti,“ sagði Barrios. “I respect everything he’s done in the sport, but on July 19, I’m defending what’s mine. This isn’t just another fight — it’s a legacy fight not just for me but for all the Mexican fans as well. Beating Pacquiao puts my name in a different conversation. Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer for a reason. Hann er fljótur, sprengiefni, and dangerous at all times. But I’m younger, I’m hungrier, and I’m the champion for a reason. I’m coming in with everything I’ve got. Fighting in Vegas is always special, but this event is a truly massive stage and I’m ready to show out for the world.

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. TIM TSZYU II**

Two of the top fighters in the stacked 154-pound division, WBC Welterweight World ChampionSebastian „The Towering Inferno“ Fundoraog ástralska stórstjarnaTim Tszyuwill meet in a 12-round rematch after their first fight saw Tszyu suffer a grisly cut in round three from an inadvertent Fundora elbow. The then WBO 154-pound champion Tszyu chose to fight on instead of bow out due to the cut, eventually losing his title, along with the then-vacant WBC belt, to Fundora by a close decision. Júlí 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 Kos) rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division with that victory over Tszyu, and most recently made a successful title defense in March by knocking out top contender Chordale Booker in round four on Prime Video. A native of Coachella, California, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round. The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.

I’m more than happy to honor Tim’s rematch clause,” said Fundora. “I expect Tim to be in optimum condition. Fans should expect nothing but a very entertaining violent display.

Eftir 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 Kos) lose a second-straight bout to IBF 154-pound champion Bakhram Murtazaliev following the Fundora fight, the 30-year-old recently returned to action in April by stopping young contender Joey Spencer in round four in Australia. Tszyu came into the first Fundora fight off a red-hot 2023 campaign that saw him elevated to world champion at 154-pounds while defeating former world champion Tony Harrison, top contender Brian Mendoza and former title challenger Carlos Ocampo. A native of Sydney, Ástralía, Tszyu made his U.S debut against U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in March 2022, earning a unanimous decision. Tszyu grew up playing soccer, but soon gravitated toward boxing. The decision led to him following in the legendary footsteps of his father, Kostya, who was an undisputed 140-pound champion.

“You live for these moments in boxing,” said Tszyu. “I’m blessed to be going through it again — to rewrite the chapter. Even with the bad memories and demons from the first fight, this is what growth means as a human being. I can go through hell and come back on top. This time I’ve got a full 12-week camp focused on Fundora — not a few days’ notice — and I’m bringing that intensity. I’ve got a little place set aside for that green belt. I’m ready to go get it.”

**ISAAC CRUZ VS. ANGEL FIERRO II**

In another greatly anticipated rematch, hard-charging Mexican fan-favoriteIsaac "Pitbull" Cruzwill step in once again against his power-punching countrymanIsaac Fierroas they meet in a 12-round super lightweight rematch. In their first matchup, Cruz and Fierro fought nip-and-tuck over 10 high-octane rounds that saw them combine to throw over 1400 högg, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 að 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, lending 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Cross (27-3-1, 18 Kos) became a world champion in March 2024 as he hurt Rolly Romero badly in round one before eventually ending the fight in round eight via TKO to claim the WBA title. Nú nýlega, Cruz bounced back from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by out-slugging countryman Fierro in that decision triumph in February. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in October before adding dominant decisions over Francisco Vargas and Jose Matias Romero. This rise led to the 26-year-old challenging undefeated superstar Gervonta Davis in December 2021, a fight that saw Cruz lose by decision to become just the second fighter at the time to see the final bell against Davis. Trained by his father Isaac Cruz Sr., Cruz also owns stoppage wins over former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and veteran contender Eduardo Ramirez, in addition to a 12-round decision over the then-unbeaten Giovanni Cabrera.

“I’m looking forward to fighting Angel Fierro again,"Sagði Cruz. “I know that I won the first fight, but I feel that I can do even better this time around. This is going to be more of the Mexican style boxing that fans want to see. I fight for the fans and I can’t wait to give them more action on July 19.”

Originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 Kos) now fights out of San Diego and has made a name for himself with his aggressive style and power punching prowess. The 26-year-old has fought professionally since 2015 and was undefeated in his first 17 skemmtiferð. He announced his presence as a world contender in 2021 with a career-best victory as he rose from the canvas to stop former world champion Alberto Machado in round six. Prior to the Cruz fight, Fierro had a three-fight winning streak snapped when he lost a June decision against Alfredo Santiago, with the only other loss of Fierro’s career coming via split-decision in January 2020 against Alex Martin. The February 1 fight against Cruz marked Fierro’s third career fight stateside, and his first since a majority draw against Juan Carlos Burgos in March 2022.

“It is an honor to be fighting at MGM Grand where my idol Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. had so many fights,” said Fierro. “I will honor him by again showing real Mexican style boxing for the world. I feel that I beat ‘Pitbull’ in the first fight and I’m gonna prove it the second time around. Ég er að koma til að vinna!"

**BRANDON FIGUEROA VS. JOET GONZALEZ**

One of the sport’s premier action fighters, former two-division championBrandon „The Heartbreaker“ Figueroawill return to action against top contenderJoet Gonzalez in a 10-round featherweight attraction that will see the winner vaulted back into the world title picture.

The 28-year-old Figueroa (25-2-1, 19 Kos) will look to bounce back after losing his 126-pound title by decision in his February rematch against Stephen Fulton Jr. Figueroa had been elevated to WBC Featherweight World Champion before the fight, after Rey Vargas was declared champion in recess. Figueroa won the Interim WBC Featherweight Title in a 2023 Fight of the Year contender that saw him score a unanimous decision over former champion Mark Magsayo. He returned last May to successfully defend his interim title with a ninth-round knockout of former champion Jessie Magdaleno, increasing his winning streak at the time to three straight. A native of Weslaco, Texas, Figueroa’s relentless pressure and youthful enthusiasm helped him become the first person to defeat former two-division champion Luis Nery in their May 2021 championship clash, as he stopped Nery with a body shot in round seven. Figueroa added to his family’s legacy by capturing the WBC 122-pound world title against Nery, joining his brother Omar Figueroa Jr., who previously held the WBC Lightweight World Championship.

“I’m training in L.A. now with Manny Robles and everything has been going great,” said Figueroa. “I expect a great fight and that I won’t have to look for him to make an exciting fight for the fans. So expect an all-action throwdown. I feel like I owe it to my fans after my last performance. I just want to be more active this year and give the fans more of ‘The Heartbreaker’.”

Fighting út af Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 Kos) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 með 23 beint sigra, earning a world title shot against Shakur Stevenson in 2019 that he would ultimately drop by decision. Gonzalez would go on to challenge for featherweight world titles two more times, losing decisions to Emanuel Navarrete in October 2021 and Luis Alberto Lopez in September 2023. Gonzalez was a sensational and accomplished amateur fighter, with his resume including two victories over Gervonta Davis.

“This is a new opportunity for me and I plan to put on a great fight against a very tough opponent in Brandon Figueroa,"Sagði Gonzalez. “I’m training very hard like I always do and the fans are going to get an exciting fight and a memorable show. We’re both warriors showing up to win that night, so expect fireworks.”

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UNIFIED WBC & WBO 154-POUND WORLD CHAMPION SEBASTIAN FUNDORA FACES TOP CONTENDER CHORDALE BOOKER HEADLINING PBC CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ON PRIME VIDEO SATURDAY, MARCH 22 IN LAS VEGAS

Rising Mexican Star Jesus Ramos Jr. Battles All-Action Contender Kevin Salgado in All-Mexican Co-Main Event Live from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

Rising Middleweight Contender Elijah Garcia Duels U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha Kicking Off Action at8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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LAS VEGAS (Febrúar 11, 2025) - Unified WBC and WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian „The Towering Inferno“ Fundora will step into the ring to make the first defense of his world titles as he takes on top contender Chordale Booker aðalnúmerið PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video action Saturday, Mars 22 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Í sam-aðalkeppni, rising Mexican star Jesús Ramos Jr.. will battle all-action contender Kevin Salgado in a 10-round all-Mexican super welterweight showdown, plus exciting rising middleweight contender Elías Garcia duels veteran contender and U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in the 10-round opening bout.

The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with the action streaming exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card. Known for delivering memorable toe-to-toe action every time he steps into the ring, Fundora will compete as a world champion for the first time as he takes on the talented WBO No. 5-ranked contender Booker in this high-stakes clash with multiple titles on the line.

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“Sebastian Fundora sits atop the stacked super welterweight division and will no doubt be looking to put on a show when he defends his world titles against the dangerous highly-rated contender Chordale Booker topping this great event on Prime Video on March 22,” said Tom Brown, Forseti TGB Tilboð. “This is a tremendous style matchup between the forward-charging attack of Fundora and the slick counterpunching of Booker and will make for great back-and-forth. Combined with a surefire action fight between Jesus Ramos Jr. and Kevin Salgado and a toss-up fight between Elijah Garcia and Terrell Gausha, everything is in place for another memorable fight night in Las Vegas.”

“Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora will be better than ever in his first fight as a defending unified world champion,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “The whole Fundora family works so hard to be where they are and they deserve their success. Chordale Booker is a good fighter with real skills, but he won’t be able to take Sebastian’s power.”

**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. CHORDALE BOOKER**

Standing nearly six-foot-six, Sebastian „The Towering Inferno“ Fundora leapt into the championship ranks after earning a decision over Tim Tszyu last year, and will now defend his WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles against the WBO No. 5-ranked and WBC No. 14-ranked super welterweight contender in Chordale Booker as they top the March 22 event in a 12-round attraction.

Fundora (21-1-1, 13 Kos) rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division with a fan-friendly style and bruising toughness in the ring that helped him emerge victorious from a grueling and bloody battle against Tszyu last March. A native of Coachella, California, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round.

The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.

“I’m preparing really hard to defend my unified WBC and WBO world titles on March 22 í Las Vegas,” said Fundora. “Everyone can expect to see me prepared and ready to leave it all in the ring like I always do. ‘The Towering Inferno’ is back, and I’m coming to take out everyone in my way.”

Fighting out of his native Stamford, Connecticut, Booker (23-1, 11 Kos) enters this fight on a six-fight winning streak that includes four stoppage victories that have helped him rise up the rankings and earn his first world title opportunity. Since a 2022 loss to Austin Williams, Booker has dominated his competition, þar á meðal 2024 campaign that saw him defeat veteran contender Greg Vendetti in February before stopping Brian Damian Chaves in round three of their June clash.

The 33-year-old also owns triumphs over a litany of tough contenders including Wale Omotoso and VeShawn Owens. Prior to turning pro in 2016, Booker put together a sensational amateur career that included gold medals at the U.S. National and Golden Gloves championships, in addition to a bronze medal at the U.S. Olympic trials that earned him an alternate spot for the 2016 Bandarískt. Ólympíulið.

“I’ve done everything I could to get here, and it’s a testament to what my foundation represents – going the distance,” said Booker. “I’ve gone the distance to make it to this fight. I’ve taken fights on short notice, fought for less and always kept pushing forward. Nú, 15 years into my boxing journey, I’m stepping into the biggest fight of my life. This moment means everything and it’s proof that hard work and perseverance pays off.”

**JESUS RAMOS JR. VS. KEVIN SALGADO**

In the 10-round co-main event, one of the sport’s brightest rising Mexican stars will return to action as Jesús Ramos Jr.. looks to continue his climb up the stacked 154-pound division when he battles the all-action contender Kevin Salgado in an explosive all-Mexican battle. After coming up on the wrong end of a contested decision against top contender Erickson Lubin in September 2023, Ramos (22-1, 18 Kos) has returned in style with back-to-back stoppages. Most recently he blasted out the former unified champion Jeison Rosario in the eight-round of their February 1 matchup.

Innfæddur maður í Casa Grande, Arizona., Ramos had worked his way up the rankings by defeating a slew of contenders including Brian Mendoza, Javier Molina, Vladimir Hernandez and an emphatic stoppage of the then-unbeaten Joey Spencer. Trained by his father Jesus Sr., and the nephew of veteran contender Abel, the 23-year-old Ramos entered the Lubin fighting having stopped seven of his last 10 andstæðingar.

“I’m thrilled to be stepping back into the ring on March 22,” said Ramos. “One of my main goals this year was to increase my activity and this opportunity aligns perfectly with that ambition. Kevin Salgado is a formidable fighter known for his resilience and determination, and that should make for an electrifying night of boxing. Coming off an extended training camp, my conditioning is at its peak. Now our primary focus is to develop a strategic game plan tailored to Salgado’s unique style so that we can secure the victory.”

A native of Mexico City, Salgado (17-2-1, 10 Kos) is the younger brother of former super featherweight champion Juan Carlos Salgado and now fights out of San Antonio, Texas. Salgado enters this with two consecutive stoppage victories following an April 2023 decision loss to Elijah Garcia. The 27-year-old turned pro in late 2016 and delivered knockouts in six of his first nine outings. After scoring three-straight knockouts between September 2019 and February 2021, Salgado returned to the ring in October 2021 to defeat Ricardo Banuelos Cernas by unanimous decision before fighting Bryant Perrella to a split-draw in his U.S. frumraun í apríl.

Salgado bounced back from a September 2022 defeat to Joey Spencer by knocking out Gilberto Flores in the first round of their December 2022 clash.

“This is an important opportunity and I’m coming to make the most of it,” said Salgado. “I have a strong opponent, but I’m going to be the best version of myself when the fight comes. Mars 22 I will do whatever it takes to get my hand raised.”

**ELIJAH GARCIA VS. TERRELL GAUSHA**

The opening attraction will see the return of a rising star in the 21-year-old Elías Garcia, who seeks to bounce back from his first career defeat and return to his championship trajectory in a 10-round middleweight fight against the always tough veteran Terrell Gausha, who has stood up to a litany of top fighters throughout his career.

Að berjast frá Phoenix, Arizona, García (16-1, 13 Kos) steps back into the ring after dropping a close split-decision last June against middleweight contender Kyrone Davis. Garcia had previously burst onto the scene as a teenager by earning three impressive victories in 2023. He kicked off that memorable campaign in March with a knockout of the previously unbeaten Amilcar Vida and followed that up with a pair of performances on the undercards of two of the biggest events of the year.

He first defeated Kevin Salgado on the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia pay-per-view in April before knocking out Armando Resendiz on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo pay-per-view in September. The precocious García has moved fast since turning pro in 2020 and knocked out seven of his last nine opponents heading into the Davis fight.

“I’m not just ready for this fight, I’m ready to dominate,“ sagði Garcia. “I’m excited to get back in the ring and unleash everything I’ve been working on in camp. The addition of Bob Santos and his knowledge and wisdom that he’s shared with our team is a game changer. His expertise and guidance are going to take us to new heights and propel us to the next level. We’re not just looking to win, we’re looking to make a statement.”

A félagi af the 2012 Bandarískt. Ólympíulið, Gausha (24-4-1, 12 Kos) was born in Cleveland, Ohio but now fights out of Encino, California and is trained by the renowned Manny Robles. He most recently dropped a competitive decision to reigning WBC Middleweight World Champion Carlos Adames in their June 2024 veröld titill berjast.

Prior to facing Adames, Gausha had won back-to-back bouts as he knocked out Brandyn Lynch in March 2023 before winning a decision over KeAndrae Leatherwood in September of that year. Gausha has faced top competition throughout his career, having fought former champion Austin Trout to a draw in 2019 in addition to decision losses against WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara, former world champion Tim Tszyu and top contender Erickson Lubin.

I’m excited to get back in the mix,” said Gausha. “I’m always working and staying ready for any opportunity. Mars 22 people will know why I’ve been at this level for so long. I’m going to make a statement for sure.

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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH THRILLING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER ISAAC “PITBULLCRUZ

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LOS ANGELES (Desember 5, 2021) –Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis put his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentless Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz to retain his WBA Lightweight World Title in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 at STAPLES Center live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Skorkort lesa 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis.

The atmosphere in the arena was electric, with scores of current and former NBA stars in attendance, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kawhi Leonard, Dwight Howard, Kenny Smith, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce among others.

Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryant’s number “8” and “24” on each side. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring.

There was no feeling-out process in the first. Cruz charged at the defending champion, pinning him against the ropes and wailing away.

“That’s my style. ‘Pitbull’ is always going to be on the attack,"Sagði Cruz. “I think we retained rhythm from the start to the end.”

Davis found his rhythm in the second and third, circling the ring and walking Cruz into shots. In the fourth, Cruz concentrated his attack on the body, pounding Davis’ ribs.

The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. More punishing blows came from Davis during the fifth.

“He’s a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head,"Sagði Davis. “I hit him with my knuckle and messed it up. I hurt my hand in the sixth round. No matter if the opponent is taller or shorter, I’ve got to get through it. Hann er stríðsmaður. Even though he didn’t win, a star was born tonight.”

“It was right around the fifth round I saw that his hand wasn’t working correctly,” Cruz observed.

Davis boxed beautifully in the middle rounds, firing quick shots and pivoting away from the return fire. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell.

The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fight’s end.

Eðlilega, Cruz believed he deserved the victory.

“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,"Sagði hann.

Following a successful title defense, Davis said he’s ready for all comers.

“L.A., we did it for Kobe,"Sagði Davis. “At the beginning of the fight, he came on strong. I felt as the fight was going, he was breaking down. But I hurt my hand, so I wasn’t able to get him out of there.

“Whatever the best opportunity is for me, I’ll do it. All of them guys are easy work. I’m the top dog.”

Í sam-aðalkeppni, Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora moved closer to a world title shot with a 12-round unanimous decision over the previously-unbeaten Sergio Garcia in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator.

Final scores read 118-110, 117-111 og 115-113.

Fundora established control quickly in the first, snapping Spain’s Garcia’s head back with a booming left. The two traded evenly through the early rounds. Garcia had his moments, including a sharp overhand right in the fifth that drew blood from Fundora’s nose.

The 23-year-old Fundora found his range in the sixth, pumping the jab and using his 6-foot-5 frame and 80-inch reach to keep Garcia at bay.

“I was using my distance a lot more. I wanted to display something different than what I’m used to,” said Fundora. “Height was definitely a difference in this fight.”

Garcia struggled to land during the second half of the bout, save for a couple moments in the 12th when the two combatants stood toe-to-toe.

“Maybe things could have been different if I had been more aggressive from the beginning,“ sagði Garcia. “I shouldn’t have let myself get carried away by what he was doing.”

Fundora believes he’s ready for a world title shot.

“We just beat the No. 2 í WBC, so we have No.1, and we have the champion,” said Fundora. “Whoever they give us next, we’re ready for.”

In a thrilling back and forth, Carlos Adames (21-1, 16 Kos) overcame a stiff challenge from former world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-4, 10 Kos) to win a 10-round majority decision in their WBC Middleweight World Title Eliminator.

Both combatants had their moments, but facing the toughest opponent of his career, the 27-year-old Adames shined. One judge scored the middleweight bout even at 95-95, while the other two scored it for Adames by scores of 96-94 og 97-93.

“This means a lot for me in my career and this is a big accomplishment winning against a fighter of his caliber,” said Adames, who was born in the Dominican Republic and fights out of Washington Heights in New York City.

I am aggressive and speedy by nature, so I came in ready to do my thing. He started slow, wanting to see what would happen, and simply had the wrong game plan. He got a bit tired as the fight went on, took a lot of hard shots from me and it was evident that I caused him a lot of damage.”

“I expect my opponent to fight the same style. It was nothing special for me, just a quality fight,"Sagði Derevyanchenko.

“He stayed southpaw, that was the difference in the fight. I don’t know what I’ll do next. I need a little bit of rest and then I will go back to the gym because I love boxing and I love the show.”

This gives me an opportunity to move on,” said Adames. “I dominate at both 154 og 160, so wherever they give me the opportunity to fight for a championship is where I’ll go.”

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast, super featherweight contender Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez (26-2-3, 12 Kos) was in peak form, winning a wide 10-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga.

“I would like to thank the fans, SHOWTIME and the Montiel family for supporting me. Marriaga was a tough opponent, but I managed to dominate,” said Ramirez. “I had a varied fighting style and kept him on his toes the whole time.”

Marriaga (30-5, 26 Kos) was the aggressor throughout, particularly in the first round as he backed Ramirez up with combination punching. The latter found his range midway through the frame, utilizing an accurate jab. In the third, a right hook followed by an overhand left floored an off-balance Marriaga for a flash knockdown.
“We started out strong, but then things got progressively harder. Having said that, we are pleased with the work we put in today,” said Marriaga. “We should have been more savvy, but we tried our hardest in the face of a great opportunity that unfortunately we could not take advantage of.”

Ramirez dominated after scoring the knockdown, punishing Marriaga from then on with an assortment of shots to the head and body. Final punch stats had Ramirez landing 280 af 762 (36.7%) total punches to Marriaga’s 159 út af 689 (21.3%).

“Now I’m going to relax with my family and enjoy the holidays,” said Ramirez. “Then hopefully 2022 will come with a title shot for me.

Tonight’s blockbuster pay-per-view event will re-air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Desember 11 á 10 p.m. ET / PT. The delayed telecast of Davis vs. Cruz will open the telecast featuring WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire as he will defend his title against undefeated top contender and fellow Filipino countryman Reymart Gaballo headlining in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME PPV telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood, og heimsþekkti hringaboðarinn Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was directed by Bob Dunphy. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

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Promoter Lewkowicz Inks WBC #5 Fundora to Face WBC #2 Garcia in 12-Round Super Welterweight Showdown

Forgöngumaður Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing proudly announces he has obtained signed contracts from undefeated super welterweight contenders Sebastian „The Towering Inferno“ Fundora og Sergio “El Nino” Garcia to face each other.


WBC #5-rated Fundora (17-0-1, 12 Kos) and WBC #2-rated Garcia (33-0, 14 Kos) will meet in an exciting 12-round showdown, to be shown live on Fox TV, date and venue to be announced shortly.


The massive 6′ 6″ Fundora is a 23-year-old southpaw with an incredible 80-inch reach who has been building a respected name for himself among 154-lb fighters with a string of very impressive performances. The Coachella resident was last seen on May 1, scoring an exciting TKO 4 over Mexican perennial contender Jorge Cota on the Ruiz vs. Arreola PPV event at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.


The 5′ 11½″ Garcia is a 28-year-old right-hander from Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spánn. Í 2019, he captured the European Super Welterweight Championship with a 12-round unanimous decision over England’s then-undefeated Ted Cheeseman and successfully defended it three times. He also captured the WBC International Super Welter Title in 2016 and again in 2017 and made one successful defense. In In his last ring appearance, Garcia stopped France’s Gregory Trenel in six rounds in December of 2020.


“These are the kind of fights the public wants to see,” said Lewkowicz. “Two undefeated top contenders facing each other with their perfect records on the line. I’m so proud to have been able to make this terrific fight and I will announce the date and venue very shortly. I congratulate both fighters for being the kinds of real fighters who will face anyone any time without worrying about their undefeated status. This great fight will be a war.”







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CHRIS ARREOLA VIRTUAL MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & MYNDIR

All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Battles Former Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, Maí 1 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California

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VAN NUYS, CALIF. (Apríl 21, 2021) – All-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreolashowed off his skills in the ring during a virtual media workout Wednesday, which streamed live on the PBC YouTube page, as he nears his clash against former unified heavyweight championAndy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Maí 1 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The full replay of the workout, which includes interviews with Arreola and his famed trainer Joe Goossen, can be watched HÉR.

The May 1 event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park will be open to fans in a limited capacity, with all guests remaining socially distanced and subject to local and state health guidelines throughout the event.

Arreola’s workout took place at the Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, California where Arreola is participating in his second training camp with Goossen. Arreola’s first fight with Goossen saw the veteran former title challenger set numerous CompuBox heavyweight records in a narrow decision loss to Adam Kownacki.

Here is what Arreola and Goossen had to say Wednesday:

CHRIS ARREOLA

“I’m ready for this fight. I’ve been waiting for this fight for four or five months. This one is going to be a barnburner for sure.

“This fight is important for my legacy. I want to make the fans happy they bought this fight. I don’t fight for paychecks. I’m a fighter for the fans. So I hope they enjoy this fight and buy this pay-per-view.

“I love what I do. I’m a fortunate person to have been a fighter since a young age. I bleed boxing. I put my whole self out there every time I fight. I know that I owe it to the fans to give them a great fight.

“Defensively I’ve grown so much working with Joe. He’s taught me a lot about keeping my hands up and countering. He hasn’t reinvented the wheel, he’s just made sure the wheel is round.

“I was able to keep up the pace against Kownacki because I did everything I had to do in the gym. I could have given three more rounds at the end of that fight too. The fight is always won in the gym and we put all of the work in to win that fight. I thought I won that fight. Despite not getting the decision, it was a fun fight for me.

"Mér finnst frábært. I’ve been working hard for months. I know that I have to make this a great fight for the fans and for myself. I know how crucial this fight is for my career.

“I don’t pay attention to the odds. If people want to make me the underdog, I’m comfortable with that. I’ve been an underdog my whole life.

“I’ve had some long layoffs before, so I know how to get back into it when the time comes. The sparring helps you know where your timing is at. That’s the best way to gauge where you’re at in your training camp.

“It’s a beautiful venue at Dignity Health Sports Park. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. Every time I go there I love to sit up there with all the fans and enjoy the fights. It’s going to be a fun night of boxing on May 1 and I can’t wait.”

JOE GOOSSEN, Arreola’s Trainer

“Chris and Andy are veterans. They’ve been around a longtime. They know how to turn on the switch when the time comes. We’re preparing for a great fight on May 1.

“When you have two guys of the same talent, how do you determine who wins the fight? It’s the fighter who’s in better shape. That’s the underlying thought process here. Both Chris and Andy have talent, but our goal is for Chris to be in the best shape possible. The difference plays itself out in those last few rounds of the fight.

“You’re going to have the best Andy Ruiz that we’ve seen in this fight. And we have the same on our side. Our team has been working hard as well. I don’t expect anything but a great fight. However many rounds this goes, það er að fara að vera flugelda.

“We’ve been training for around four months but he hasn’t peaked too early because we’ve been consistent. Once we built up to a certain point, we’ve kept it there. He’s not worn out at all. This is what fighters are supposed to do. They’re supposed to be in the gym training.

“I’m very confident and calm heading into this fight, because Chris has been doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing. That’s all you can ask for.”

ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & MYNDIR



Cuban Star & WBA Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy Lara Takes on Thomas LaManna For WBA Middleweight Championship Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes Saturday, Maí 1 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California
 
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LAS VEGAS(Apríl 20, 2021) – Cuban star and WBA Super Welterweight ChampionErislandy “The American Dream” Larapreviewed his quest to become a three-time, two-division champion as he prepares to take onThomas "Cornflake" Lamannafor the WBA Middleweight Title headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Maí 1 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
 
Lara vs. LaManna serves as the main event of a broadcast beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT preceding the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event headlined by former unified heavyweight world championAndy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr.battling all-action heavyweightChris "The Nightmare" Arreola, which tops a stellar boxing extravaganza all taking place at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
 
Lara will make his 2021 debut after his last fight saw him defeat Greg Vendetti by unanimous decision on FOX in August, making it three-straight fights without a loss combined with his knockout victory over Ramon Alvarez in August 2019 and a split-draw in a 2019 action fight against current 154-pound champion Brian Castano.
 
Prior to narrowly dropping 2018’s Fight of the Year to Jarrett Hurd, Lara was established as the longest-reigning 154-pound champion, owning six title defenses. Lara has faced a slew of top names in the division throughout the years, including Canelo Alvarez, Austin Trout, Alfredo Angulo, Paul Williams, Ishe Smith and Vanes Martirosyan, in addition to Hurd and Castano.
 
Here is what Lara had to say about training camp, moving up to middleweight and more:
 
On this recent training camp:
Training camp has been hard. I am working with my coach Ismael Salas, and things have just been very calculated and scientific. We got great sparring and I’m feeling young in my mind, líkami, and soul. I like the way the camp is being managed, and I expect to have a lot of success in this fight based on the preparation I have had in Las Vegas.”
 
On his matchup with LaManna:
Thomas LaManna is really big and tall and brings a unique style to the ring. This is not an easy fight at all, and I know I will have to be my very best to come out victorious. He has never fought for a world title so I am fighting a person who is looking to accomplish his lifelong dream of becoming a world champion. I am fully prepared, focused, and I’m expecting a tough fight.
 
On fighting for the vacant WBA middleweight title:
I’m looking to become a two division and three-time world champion. I take great pride in being a fighter that puts everything on the line. I want to face any-and-all challengers, and this will continue May 1. My goal is to be an all-time great and a legend in the sport. I’m moving up in weight to become a world champion and show the world I’m ready for new challenges.”
 
On what a win will do for his career:
A victory against LaManna will put me in position to challenge the other champions at middleweight. I am looking at unification bouts, I want the biggest bouts possible, but I must win this fight first. There are a lot of meaningful fights at middleweight, and I want them all. I want to be a Hall-of-Famer and go down as one of the best Cuban boxers to ever do it. For my legacy to be thought of that way, I have to fight the best.


 
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ABOUT FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA
Ruiz vs. Arreola will see former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz, Jr. battle all-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare’’ Arreola in the main event of an all-Mexican boxing extravaganza on Saturday, Maí 1 headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
 
The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Jr. clashing with Abel Ramos in the 12-round welterweight co-main event. Sensational super welterweight contender Sebastián “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora takes on hard-hitting Jorge “El Demonio’’ Cota in a 12-round battle and rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos duels U.S. Olympian Javier “El Intocable” Molina for 10-rounds of welterweight action in the pay-per-view opener.
 
The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park will be open to fans in a limited capacity, with all guests remaining socially distanced and subject to local and state health guidelines throughout the event.
 
The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View is priced at $49.99. Buy now on
foxsports.com/ppv and watch on any screen!
 
Á undan greiðslu fyrir hverja útsýni, FOX PBC Fight Night will begin at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT headlined by Cuban star and WBA Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara seeking a third world title in a second weight class when he faces veteran contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna for the WBA Middleweight Title. In the co-main event on FOX, top featherweight contender Eduardo Ramírez takes on hard-hitting Isaac Avelar in a 12-round fight for the vacant interim WBA Featherweight Title.


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Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Andy Ruiz, Jr. Helps Distribute 500 Bags Of Groceries To Families in Need In Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS – April 19, 2021 - Former unified heavyweight champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. took time out from training this past Saturday to lend a hand to those in need, as he joined the Project Hope initiative and helped distribute 500 bags of groceries to families in Las Vegas. Ruiz returns to the ring in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event Saturday, Maí 1 against all-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare’’ Arreola from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

“This is a really important event for my community,” said Ruiz. “All the Mexican people, all the Raza. There is so much love here, and I just want to show everyone that anything is achievable.”

Ruiz was joined by his trainer Eddy Reynoso and shared the stage with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at the event. Ruiz spoke to the crowd that gathered and expressed his belief in overcoming adversity.

“Anything is possible,” said Ruiz. “Nobody believed I could become a heavyweight champion…and what do you know? I ended up becoming the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world.”

Ruiz Jr. has stayed involved with charitable efforts thought his career. The Mexican-American star also visited the Disabled Children’s Association and the Charity Committee for Orphans Care in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before his most recent fight with Anthony Joshua in December 2019.


For more than 60 ár, Project HOPE has transformed the health and well-being of people and communities around the world. They work on the front lines of the world’s health challenges, partnering together with communities, health care workers and public health systems to ensure sustainable change.

ABOUT FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA
Ruiz vs. Arreola will see former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz, Jr. battle all-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare’’ Arreola in the main event of an all-Mexican boxing extravaganza on Saturday, Maí 1 headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Jr. clashing with Abel Ramos in the 12-round welterweight co-main event. Sensational super welterweight contender Sebastián “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora takes on hard-hitting Jorge “El Demonio’’ Cota in a 12-round battle and rising welterweight star Jesús Ramos duels U.S. Olympian Javier “El Intocable” Molina for 10-rounds of welterweight action in the pay-per-view opener.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park will be open to fans in a limited capacity, with all guests remaining socially distanced and subject to local and state health guidelines throughout the event.

The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View is priced at $49.99. Buy now on foxsports.com/ppv and watch on any screen!