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La Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao è destinata a inseguire ancora una volta questo sabato sera – I luminari di boxe condividono "Momenti Manny" preferiti & Anteprima Pacquiao vs. Showdown di Barrios prima della notte costante delle stelle

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Las Vegas - luglio 15, 2025 -L'orgoglio di combattimento delle Filippine, un campione del mondo di otto divisioni e dal mese scorso, un inductee nella International Boxing Hall of Fame. Mentre sembra il più grande della vitaManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoha realizzato tutto ciò che puoi nello sport, Potrebbe aggiungere un altro capitolo alla sua eredità storica questo sabato, Luglio 19 Quando sfida il campione del mondo welter WBC WelterMario "El Azteca" BarriosNell'evento principale di un evento pay-per-view PBC sul video principale della MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.

Oltre a diventare il primo combattente a realizzare l'incomprensibile impresa di vincere un titolo mondiale dopo un'induzione della Hall of Fame, Pacquiao potrebbe battere il proprio record come il più antico campione del mondo welter nella storia se prende la cintura WBC da Barrios. Pacquiao originariamente ha segnato il segno a luglio 2019, Mentre sconfiggeva il Keith Thurman precedentemente imbattuto a 40 anni. In un'epoca che ha visto superstar nei loro 40 anni come Tom Brady e LeBron James continuano a eccellere ai massimi livelli, Pacquiao è ancora una volta per dimostrare di essere un atleta generazionale che trascende lo sport.

Pacquiao tornerà sul ring in un posto che ha fatto il suo, La MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas, il capitale di combattimento del mondo, Mentre lo fa 16^th aspetto nella sede, più di ogni combattente nella considerevole storia del locale. Con il suo 15^th Evento principale a luglio 19, Lega il segno stabilito dalla compagna leggenda Floyd Mayweather nella sede, e solo percorsi Mayweather in totale vittorie all'arena (15-10). I due grandi di tutti i tempi indissolubilmente legati sono anche legati per il maggior numero di combattimenti di titolo a MGM Grand con 12 ogni.

Nel luglio 19, Pacquiao affronterà un nemico con un patrimonio di combattimento familiare nei Barrios messicani-americani, Come Pacquiao ha sconfitto un Who’s-Who del meglio del Messico per tutta la sua carriera. Dall'anno 2003, Pacquiao ha battuto 12 I combattenti messicani o messicani-americani tra cui leggende come Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera e Antonio Margarito. Questi trionfi includono alcune delle vittorie più importanti di Pacquiao e lo hanno aiutato a guadagnare l'attenzione e l'adorazione della rabbiosa base di fan messicani della boxe.

Mentre accumulano tutti questi risultati, Pacquiao ha ottenuto rispetto da una vasta gamma di luminari di boxe che hanno condiviso i loro "momenti di Manny" preferiti in vista del luglio 19 evento. Tra coloro che hanno parlato di Pacquiao c'erano gli ex avversari Thurman e Barrera, così come l'ex partner sparring e campione di pesi welter Shawn Porter.

"Non è mai passato un momento per me quando si tratta di Manny Pacquiao,"Disse Thurman. "Il mio momento preferito è che ogni volta che viene eliminato quelle combo da otto punti. Con un avversario sulle corde, competizione di livello mondiale, E spara solo da otto set. È successo molte volte, Ma ogni volta che l'ho assistito, Ha suscitato un po 'di gioia nel mio cuore. "

“Ho due momenti di Manny preferiti, Il primo è quando ha battuto Oscar de la Hoya, Perché pensavo fosse impossibile,"Ha detto Barrera. “Ho pensato che non sarebbe mai successo e poi de la Hoya è rimasto seduto ed era finita. Il secondo è stato il modo in cui ha battuto Miguel Cotto. Erano due Hall of Famers e Manny erano davvero impressionanti in quella classe di peso.

“Ciò che rende Manny così speciale è il legame e la vicinanza con i suoi fan. Il suo cuore è ciò che rende tutti piacciono. Gli piace fare uno spettacolo, Dai tutto per i fan, e, soprattutto, Diventa un guerriero quando si avvicina al ring. "

“Ho un raro momento di Manny Pacquiao, Perché non ce ne sono troppi che arrivano a spar con la leggenda,"Disse Porter. “He flew me and my dad out to the Philippines and we met for the first time and he was like ‘okay this is gonna be fun.’ I was shocked because this was the first time that someone treated getting in the ring with me like it wasn’t a big deal…After I talked to my corner I turned around and took a step toward the center of the ring and it was like this moment came over me like ‘you’re sparring Manny Pacquiao.’ I was in a daze for like the first 10 secondi. E mi ha preso con una buona mano sinistra dritto al primo minuto e mi ha svegliato. Ero come "quel tizio ha un po 'di potere", E poi siamo partiti per le gare. "

Quando si preferiscono i risultati di questo sabato, Luglio 19 matchup, Gli oddsmakers hanno installato il più giovane campione in carica Barrios come favorito delle scommesse. Il famoso allenatore e analista di boxe Stephen "Breadman" Edwards concorda con il sentimento, sottolineare come il gigantesco il compito da svolgere è per il grande 46enne.

“Sarebbe un'impresa incredibile per un combattente di 46 anni tornare e vincere il titolo mondiale welter,"Disse Edwards. "È difficile persino immaginare che qualcuno sia fuori per alcuni anni e poi torna 46 e vincendolo. In tutta onestà, Penso che questo possa essere un compito impossibile. Se qualcuno può farlo, Manny può farlo, Ma in questo momento sto preferendo Barrios. "

Nonostante le probabilità, Molti dei pugili pollici favoriscono Pacquiao per togliere il turbamento, Compreso Porter, Barrera, e in carica il campione mondiale super leggero WBA Gary Antuanne Russell.

“Pacquiao è un pugno in un tipo di ragazzo e può rompersi,"disse Russell. "Ha dimostrato che il suo potere di punzonatura può fare il lavoro. Barrios è giovane e un pugno selettivo. Non credo che sarà in grado di sedersi lì e fare foto. Manny ti farà pagare se aspetti troppo a lungo. Ha sempre dimostrato che vuole far funzionare la lotta.

“Pacquiao è un combattente ad alto tempo e Barrios ha lottato con quel ritmo. Barrios è un concorrente difficile, Ma mi sento come se avesse ancora molto da imparare. Manny è stato lì con molti campioni e credo che abbia gli strumenti nel suo arsenale e che mostrerà la notte della lotta. Barrios dovrà scioccare il mondo. Deve mostrare abbastanza per far rispettare Manny. Sono appoggiato a Manny che è vittorioso, ma possa vincere l'uomo migliore. "

“Credo che Manny Pacquiao batterà Mario Barrios,"Disse Porter. “So che tutti parlano della sua età. Questo è il tema, Il vecchio può battere il giovane? Penso che questo vecchio sarà sempre troppo fino a quando non appenderà i guanti. "

“Penso che questa sarà una lotta molto interessante,"Disse Barrera. “Pacquiao è un superbo guerriero, Un campione del mondo di otto divisioni che darà il massimo e a chi piace fare uno spettacolo. Questo si prepara a essere una lotta in cui vedremo davvero questi ragazzi scontrarsi e rendere i fan i veri vincitori.

“Barrios è un campione in carica attivo, E mentre non è così complesso come gli altri campioni attuali, Sarà pericoloso una volta salito sul ring. Vorrei vedere War Pacquiao a causa della leggenda che è. Andrò con Manny Pacquiao come vincitore, Ma se Barrios vince, Sarà perché dimostra che è il combattente migliore in questo momento. "

Non importa chi vedi vincere a luglio 19, La serata si prepara senza dubbio per essere storica, e nonostante i dubbi provenienti dall'esterno, Pacquiao ha espresso la forte autostima che lascerà di nuovo l'anello come campione del mondo.

“Il fuoco, Determinazione e entusiasmo a lavorare sodo è ancora lì,"Disse Pacquiao. "Mi piace ancora gestire le montagne. Non tutti i combattenti hanno questa sensazione. Questa è una benedizione, Perché ho vissuto così tanti grandi combattimenti nella mia carriera e sono ancora qui. Sono tornato ... significherebbe molto per me diventare di nuovo campione del mondo. Manny Pacquiao dà sempre sorprese ai fan. Questa è la mia passione. "

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Informazioni su Pacquiao vs. BARRIOS

Pacquiao vs. Barrios vedrà la leggenda della Hall of Fame BoxingManny "Pacman" Pacquiaoe campione del mondo welter WBC WelterMario "El Azteca" BarriosSquare Off nell'evento principale di un evento pay-per-view PBC costellato di stelle sul video Prime di sabato, Luglio 19 dalla MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.

In caso di co-main, Campione del mondo super welter WBCSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundorae superstar australianaTim Tszyu Remottando dopo essersi impegnata nella lotta più sanguinosa del 2024.

L'azione presenterà anche una stella messicanaIsacco "Pitbull" Cruze il suo connazionale che colpisce duroAngel Fierro Incontro per la seconda volta in un duello super leggero da 12 round dopo la loro azione imballata di febbraio, più ex campione del mondo a due divisioniBrandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroae concorrente in altoJoet Gonzalez Dai il via al pay-per-view a 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT con un eliminatore del titolo piuma WBA da 12 round.

Precedendo il pay-per-view, campioneGary Russell Jr.in cima a uno streaming di Tre Fight Card in diretta su Prime Video, Mentre torna sul ring per affrontareHugo CastañedaIn una resa dei conti leggeri da 10 round.

L'azione include anche il massimo dei pesi super gantam imbattutoDavid "Rey" PicassoContendente giapponese duelloKyonosuke Kamedain un affare di 10 round, più power-piccher filippino ed ex campione del mondoMark "magnifico" porterà viacombatte in MessicoJorge MataIn un'attrazione super piuma da 10 round aprendo lo spettacolo a 5:30 p.m. E / 2:30 p.m. PT.

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La prospettiva dei pesi medi junior imbattuto Anthony Velazquez non sarà il segreto meglio conservato della boxe in 2026

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SPRINGFIELD, Massa. (Luglio 10, 2025) - Ora, Peso medio junior imbattuto Anthony "ATV" Velazquez (19-0-1, 14 KO) potrebbe essere il segreto meglio conservato della boxe, Ma il piano è per lui per fare un grande salto dal potenziale per il titolo Challenger 2026.

Combattere da Springfield, Massachusetts, Il 29enne Valezquez è volato sotto il radar, Non combattere mai un avversario valutato dal mondo o in mostra a un evento di tendone. Il suo manager, Gunther Fishgold, ha impostato il palcoscenico per un breakout 2026 per il suo talentuoso combattente portoricano.

Il piano richiede Velazquez, Chi è un agente libero promozionale, per combattere tre volte, a partire da luglio 19^th a Mohegan Sun, Più altre due volte in 2025 o il prossimo gennaio, per posizionarlo per essere valutato nel mondo e combattere su fasi più grandi entro il primo quarto di 2026.

Team Velazquez non ha preso di mira alcun combattente in particolare, Ma un nemico naturale è il collega New Englander, CORDALE "The Gift" Booker (23-2, 11 KO), di Stamford, Connecticut. Booker ha recentemente fatto il suo primo titolo mondiale, perdendo la sua sfida per Unified (WBC & WBO) Campione del mondo super welterSebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 14 KO) attraverso un arresto nel round 4. Un englander non New nella lista dei colpi di Velazquez per 2026, forse, è welterAlexis "Lex" Rocha (25-2-1, 16 KO), che è attualmente valutato al mondo con NO. 1 (WBO), Non. 5 (IBF) e No. 9 (WBC), ma solo se decide di passare alla divisione dei pesi medi junior. Velazquez è al campo di addestramento che si prepara per il suo luglio 19^th ritorno in un incontro di 8 round vs.Terry Chatwood(12-3-1) a Mohegan Sun di Uncasville, Connecticut, che è solo un 1 ½ ora di auto dalla casa di Velazquez a Springfield.

"So che a Chatwood piace rimbalzare dal suo piede posteriore ed è duro,"Ha detto Velazquez, "Ma non ha nulla di cui mi occupo. Lo sfoderò e lo tirerò fuori da lì. Mi sento a mio agio sul ring. La mia difesa e fiducia sono migliorate. E mi piace combattere a Mohegan Sun a causa della sua storia nella boxe e quanto è vicino a Springfield. È come la mia seconda casa (Questo sarà il suo terzo combattimento lì)."

Anthony Velazquez è pronto a fare mosse 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, Luglio 19

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

RIVERSIDE, COME. - Luglio 1, 2025 -Hard-hitting Mexican contenderAngel “Tashiro” Fierrosent a direct message to his compatriot and rivalIsacco "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, Luglio 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 a 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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In caso di co-main, Campione del mondo super welter WBCSebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundorae superstar australianaTim Tszyu Remottando dopo essersi impegnata nella lotta più sanguinosa del 2024.

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HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHALLENGE WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, Luglio 19 A LAS VEGAS

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WBC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MARIO BARRIOS HEADLINING PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO ON SATURDAY, Luglio 19

WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora Rematches Australian Superstar Tim Tszyu in

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Di Più! Mexican Star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz Duels Hard-Hitting Angel Fierro in Can’t Miss Rematch of

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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" Barriosil Sabato, Luglio 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 starIsacco "Pitbull" Cruzbattles the hard-hittingAngel Fierroin a 12-round super lightweight fight that follows their action packed first showdown. Di Più, ex campione del mondo in due divisioniBrandon "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 pm. 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 Barriosnel main event 12-round.

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. In un'epoca che ha visto superstar nei loro 40 anni come Tom Brady e LeBron James continuano a eccellere ai massimi livelli, 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 KO), 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, tra cui 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. nel mese di agosto 2021.

“Boxing is my passion and I’m so excited to be back in the ring,"Disse 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. debutto. 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 KO) 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 12^th-round knockdown that sealed his victory on the scorecards. Durante la sua carriera, 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, è tutto business,”Ha detto 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. E 'veloce, esplosivo, 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" Fundorae superstar australianaTim 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. Nel luglio 19, these two rivals look to settle the score and establish who is number one at 154-pounds.

Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KO) 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.”

Dopo 2024 saw Tszyu (25-2, 18 KO) 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, Australia, Tszyu made his U.S debut against U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in March 2022, guadagnare una decisione unanime. 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,disse 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-favoriteIsacco "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 punzoni, with Cruz taking home the decision. While Cruz out landed Fierro 142 a 113 over the first five rounds, Fierro was stronger in the second half, atterraggio 132 shots to Cruz’s 106.

Buoyed on by his passionate fan base, Croce (27-3-1, 18 KO) 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. Più di recente, Cruz bounced back from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by out-slugging countryman Fierro in that decision triumph in February. Originario di Città del Messico, 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,", Ha detto 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, Messico, Fierro (22-3-2, 17 KO) 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 uscite. 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. Vengo per vincere!"

**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 KO) 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’.”

Combattimento da Los Angeles, Gonzalez (27-4, 15 KO) returns to the ring after earning a crucial victory over fellow contender Arnold Khegai in March. The 31-year-old turned pro in 2012 con 23 vittorie consecutive, 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,", Ha detto 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, MARZO 22 A LAS VEGAS

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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 pm. PT

Biglietti in vendita Giovedi, Febbraio 13 a 10 a.m.

LAS VEGAS (Febbraio 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 headliner PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video azione Sabato, Marzo 22 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

In caso di co-main, rising Mexican star Gesù Ramos Jr.. will battle all-action contender Kevin Salgado in a 10-round all-Mexican super welterweight showdown, plus exciting rising middleweight contender Elia Garcia duels veteran contender and U.S. Olimpionico Terrell Gausha in the 10-round opening bout.

The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. 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.

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, Sampson Boxing and Mayweather Promotions, will go on sale Thursday, Febbraio 13 a 10 a.m. PT su AXS.com. Pre-sale tickets are AVAILABLE TOMORROW, Mercoledì, Febbraio 12 da 10 a.m. PT until 10 p.m. PT su AXS.com with code: PBC

“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, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “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 KO) 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 a 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 KO) 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, compreso un 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 U.S. Squadra olimpica.

“I’ve done everything I could to get here, and it’s a testament to what my foundation represents – going the distance,”Ha detto 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. Ora, 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**

Nel co-main event di 10 round, one of the sport’s brightest rising Mexican stars will return to action as Gesù 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 KO) 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.

Originario di Casa Grande, Ariz., 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 avversari.

“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.”

Originario di Città del Messico, Salgado (17-2-1, 10 KO) 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. debutto ad aprile.

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. Nel marzo 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 Elia 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.

Combattendo da Phoenix, Arizona, García (16-1, 13 KO) 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,", ha detto 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.”

Un membro del 2012 U.S. Squadra olimpica, Gausha (24-4-1, 12 KO) è nato a Cleveland, Ohio ma ora combatte fuori 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 titolo mondiale lotta.

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, avendo combattuto l'ex campione Austin Trout per un pareggio 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,Ha detto Gausha. “I’m always working and staying ready for any opportunity. Nel marzo 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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