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FRANCOIS BOTHA JOINS THE FNU COMBAT SPORTS SHOW

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Francois Botha, AKAThe White Buffalo.We discussed his new fitness venture, his hopes to rematch Mike Tyson and how he got his nickname, among a few other topics. aŭskultu ĉi tie:

FrancoisThe White Buffalo” Botha Parolas Pri Lia Mirinda Kariero Kaj Liaj Nekredeblaj Estontaj Boksaj Planoj | Batalu Talk Senlima (spreaker.com)

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POST 45 JAROJ EN LA KORO DE MALLUMO AFRIKA RUGAS AL LA TUTA Boksada Sceno

Klasa kontraŭ Mwale kaj Pulev kontraŭ Meroro kunfabrikas historian tutmondan televidan eventon 'Rumble-in-Dar' la 29an de januaro

Tra la jaroj Afrika Boksado estis vidata kiel la malriĉa parenco kiam temas pri Tutmondaj spektantaroj por profesia boksado de la Kontinento. Usono kaj Eŭropo regis la scenon, kiun ĝi ŝajnas por ĉiam, sed tio jam komencis ŝanĝiĝi, ĉar pli lastatempe estas la Proksima Oriento kiu estas la unua por aranĝi la grandajn eventojn, kiuj altiras la Tutmondan intereson.

Post iom pli ol semajnoj boksas el Afriko, muĝos reen sur la scenon deciditan fari tian efikon, ke la ŝatantoj de sporto komenciĝos ankaŭ al tiu Kontinento.

Historie Boksado en Afriko allogis Tutmondajn spektantarojn, kiu povis forgesi, ke unu el la plej grandaj bataloj de ĉiuj tempoj okazis en Afriko. Reen en oktobro 1974 la okuloj de la mondo estis al Zairo, kiam Muhammad Ali defiis George Foreman por sia Monda Krono en Kinŝaso.

Dum Bruado en la Ĝangalo, verŝajne la plej granda sporta evento de la 20a jarcento, estis la plej spektata boksokazaĵo iam ajn, tirante ĉirkaŭ miliardojn da spektantoj tutmonde, la atendita Heredaĵo por Boksado en Afriko ne realiĝis. Jes, de tiam okazis kelkaj bataloj sur la Kontinento montritaj ĉe Gravaj Retoj en Ameriko kaj Eŭropo, ĉi tiuj estis unu for, ne okazis regulaj internaciaj eventoj por subteni la impeton, sed tio preskaŭ ŝanĝiĝos ...

La 29an de januaro 2021, Tutmonda Boksa Stelo kun bazo en Bocvano kaj Jackson-Grupo kun bazo en Tanzanio prezentas la unuan el ses planitaj batalnoktaj eventoj en Tanzanio, elvokive nomita "Rumble-In-Dar", ili esperas ripari la ekvilibron kaj altiri ŝatantojn de la pugilismaj artoj tra la mondo.

La pionira evento estas samtitolita de Tanzania Ibrahim Class (24-6-0) kontraŭ malavia malriĉa Dennis Mwale (8-0-0), kiu konkuros por la Monda Boksada Federacio (WBFed) Interkontinenta Malpeza Ĉampioneco.

Bulgara Tervel Pulev (15-0-0), la frato de Pezegulo Kubrat Pulev, kiu estis KO'd de Anthony Joshua reen en decembro, versus Namibia’s Vikapita Meroro (29-9-0) kun-fraptitoloj en ne-ĉampioneca dek raŭndo.

La plenplena subkarto enhavas plian Ĉampionecan konkurson, inter Tanzanio Shaban Hamadi Jongo (7-1-2) kaj Novjorko, Usona Shawn Miller (18-5-1) por la WBFed International Heavyweight-zono.

Nevenkebla Zambia Monda Perspektivo Lolita Muzeya (16-0-0) revenigas ŝin al la ringo dum la evento kaj la kreskanta pezega sento de Sudafriko Ardi "The Iron Fist" Ndembo (1-0-0) faras sian duan profesian ekskurson.

'Rumble-in-Dar' okazos antaŭ publiko ĉe la Apuda Areno en Dar-Es-Salaam, kiel Tanzanio, male al granda parto de la mondo hodiaŭ, estis malmulte trafita de la COVID 19 pandemio kaj estos elsendata Tutmonde, provizante liberan vidaliron al pli ol tri kvaronoj de Miliardoj da Hejmoj kaj Miliardoj pli da Aparatoj.

Do nur kiuj homoj tiel intencas ŝanĝi ne nur la percepton de afrika boksado sed ankaŭ montri afrikan talenton sur tutmonda platformo.

Scott Patrick Farrell, la fondinto de Tutmondaj Boksaj Steloj, estas la antaŭa ĉefoficisto de Ringstar Boxing kaj iama Administra direktoro de Commvault inc, korporacio, kiu forpasis ipo 500 milionojn da dolaroj dum Scott estis parto de la altranga estrara teamo.

“En komerco kaj en vivo tempa estas ĉio, Mi kredas, ke ĉi tiu estas la ĝusta tempo, Tanzanio estas la ĝusta loko kaj inter GBS kaj la Jackson-Grupo ni havas la ĝustan partnerecon por porti ĉi tiun platformon al la sekva nivelo, planoj ekfunkciigas mondajn titolojn, eliministoj de mondĉampiona titolo kaj ankaŭ internaciaj ne-titolaj atakoj pri la estontaj fakturoj, tiel altigi la profilon kaj kvaliton de la fakturoj spektaklo post spektaklo. Ni havas strategion por poziciigi Daresalonon kiel novan sportan turismocentron. "

Scott vivas la sonĝon kaj laboras regule kun la ununura monda ĉampiono de Boksa famo Senatano Manny Pacquiao kiel kunreklamanto kaj produktanto / eventdirektoro por la Boksaj Serioj de la Ĉampioneco Manny Pacquiao..

Tra la jaroj Scott konstruis kaj estis tre integra parto de multaj konkursantoj iĝantaj Mondĉampionoj, kiel; Defendanto numero unu de IBF Bantamweight Michael Dasmarinas. Scott prenis la nekonatan boksiston de Filipinoj por iĝi la mondĉampiono de IBO, kaj poste al venko en la eliministo de mondĉampiona titolo IBF. Farante Dasmarinas la deviga defianto por la tre ordigita krono de la IBF-mondĉampiona titolo. Alia sukceso venas kun kvar divizia Mondĉampiono kaj nuna WBO Mondĉampiono John Riel Casimero kiel parto de la Sean Gibbons & Manny Pacquiao Championship Boxing-teamo, kaj Paulus 'The Rock "Ambunda iama mondĉampiono de WBO kaj IBO, Scott certigis sian trian mondĉampiontitolan venkon kun Ringstar Azio.

Scott nun prenis ĉiujn siajn lecionojn kaj sperton pri vivo kaj partneris kun Jeremy Bean, kiu havas tutafrikan konekteblecon kaj sperton en aranĝado de vivaj elsendaj eventoj de ĉiuj ĉefaj ekonomiaj centroj de la kontinento por krei Tutmondajn Boksajn Stelojn, profesia administrada kompanio por reprezenti kaj konstrui la karieron de batalanto. Lia fokuso disvolvas batalantojn bazitajn en Afriko kaj aliaj mondopartoj, konstrui novajn Mondĉampionajn eblojn subskribi kun la ĉefaj iniciatintoj en Usono, UK kaj aliaj mondopartoj. Scott havas bonegan laborrilaton kaj pruvitan historion kun la gigantoj de la boksa industrio kiel Top Rank, PBC, Ora Knabo, DAZN kaj Matchroom, kaj multe pli…

“Ni estas ege vigligitaj de ĉi tiu kunlabora partnereco, ni havas vicigon, komuna vizio kaj la energio bonas. Kune Tutmondaj Boksaj Steloj kaj la Grupo Jackson celas disvolvi novan komercan modelon por tutafrika boksado kaj malŝlosi valoron per kunigo de niaj retoj., rimedoj kaj funkcia kapablo. Mi kaj Kelvin merkatumas ulojn, kiujn mordis la boks-cimo, ni vidas tutafrikan boksadon kiel dormanta giganto kaj kredas, ke nia partnereco iniciatos novan aliron, kiu alportos kompaniajn partnerojn kun tutafrika spuro sur la tablon. " Diris kolega Direktoro de Tutmondaj Boksaj Steloj Jeremy Bean.

Jeremy devenas de reklama fono, kune kun praktika sporta merkatado kaj okazaĵa ensceniga sperto kune kun pruvita atingohistorio pri produktado internacia, vivaj elsendaj boksaj eventoj tra la afrika kontinento.

Produktante la tutafrikan boksan enhavon por la partnereco Kwesé ESPN, Jeremy aranĝis batalojn en ĉiuj ĉefaj ekonomiaj centroj de Southern, Orienta kaj Okcidenta Afriko.

Kelvin Twissa aliĝas al la dinamika duopo pri ĉi tiu grava projekto, Ĉefoficisto de The Jackson Group.

"Jeremy kaj mi unue konektis, kiam mi faris spektaklojn kun Sport Pesa en Kenjo kaj li produktis la tutafrikan boksan enhavon por la partnereco de ESPN Kwesé., nun sub malsamaj standardoj kaj kun tio, kio ŝajnas oportuna tempo, ni kuniĝas por poziciigi Tanzanion kiel novan batalmekanikon kaj sportan turismocentron. La Jackson-Grupo kaj Tutmondaj Boksaj Steloj formis potencan, multfunkcia teamo - ni povas paroli merkatadon kaj reklamojn al markoj kaj sponsoroj, ni povas paroli televidajn kaj produktajn specifojn al dissendantoj kaj nun ni povas paroli pri boksado, ĉio kiel ununura potenca partnereca unuo. "

Kelvino, altnivela merkatika strategiisto kun sperto pri administrado de kampanjoj kaj markoj tra Afriko, estas la eksa Tutmonda Ĉefa Merkatada Oficiro de SportPesa, alportas al la teamo vastan sperton per diversaj merkataj roloj je Exco-nivelo kun iuj el la plej grandaj kompanioj kaj Telcos sur la afrika kontinento.

Nun en la rolo de ĉefoficisto sub la standardo de la Jackson-Grupo, Kelvino povas malŝlosi valoron per komercaj partnerecoj kaj konektebleco tra la orientafrika nabo kaj la kontinento ĝenerale. La sperto de Kelvin en sportoj iras de futbalo laboranta kun kluboj kaj ligoj en Afriko kaj Eŭropo inkluzive de la Everton, Arsenalo, Laliga kaj Kab-Urba FC.

Dum lia tempo ĉe SportPesa Kelvino kreis la SportPesa Fight Night, same kiel alportis Tony Bellew al Kenjo kadre de la Everton SportPesa Boxing Road Show. La Najroba Figa Nokta Serio komandis 7.4 miliono da aŭdiencoj en Kenjo nur montrite pli ol 7 kanaloj tra Afriko.

Sendube la scenejo aperas por nova energio kaj aliro al tutafrika boksado, kun Tanzanio provizanta la fonon kaj ĉi tiun ekscitan partnerecon inter Tutmondaj Boksaj Steloj kaj La Grupo Jackson pionirante novan komercan kaj kunlaboran modelon.

Bruado en Dar, samtitolita de Ibrahim Class kontraŭ Dennis Mwale por la Monda Boksa Federacio (WBFed) Interkontinenta Malpeza Ĉampioneco kaj Tervel Pulev kontraŭ Vikapita Meroro okazas ĉe la Apuda Areno, Masaki, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzanio vendrede la 29an de januaro 2021.

Aliĝanta gastiganta dissendanto Azam TV estas multaj elsendaj platformoj tutmonde kiel NBC Namibio, Astro Arens (Malajzio) plus pli (kontrolu la programon de loka Kanalo / Kablo-Reto) kaj ankaŭ estos elsendita en rekta kaj libera spektadoFITE.TV, Reto Gyneco, Boksa televido, PPV Live,  360 PR-programo ktp (pliaj Streaming-Kanaloj baldaŭ anonciĝos) same kiel ĉe la Go Boxing YouTube kaj Daily Motion Channels, Rumble in Dar ankaŭ estos disponebla kiel Video laŭ Postulo sep tagojn post la evento en Sporta kanalo Network (SCN) kaj aliaj VOD-platformoj.

#RumbleInDar

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LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. RAFAEL RIVERA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOJ


PBC sur VULPO & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Klako HERE for Photos from Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions

LOS ANGELES (Februaro 14, 0219) – There was no love lost on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles as fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes exchanged words and went face-to-face at the final press conference before their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viva.

WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz will defend his title against Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event of the show. Coverage begins at 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT and will feature an exciting clash between contenders Omar Figueroa KajJohn Molina Jr., plus unbeaten prospects Sebastian Fundora Kaj Donnie Marshall going toe-to-toe.

Biletoj por la spektaklo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, Estas sur vendo nun, and can be purchased at AXS.com.

The event also featured an appearance by former world champion and Southern California fan-favorite Fernando Vargas. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Conga Room:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

We were getting ready for Miguel Flores, but in the gym you have to always be ready for any kind of style. We had been already been working with sparring partners who brawl, and that’s what we expect from Rafael Rivera.

I knew immediately that Rivera was a good opponent. He’s young and hungry and that makes him dangerous. He can take punches, so we’re ready for 12 Rondoj. We’re going to be smart in this fight because we know what Rivera can do.

Seeing my dad going through cancer treatment has been very tough. He motivates me to go to the gym and train hard, because I know if he sees me working hard, it will motivate him as well.

I’m just looking to go out there, give a great fight and help my name continue to grow so that I can fight the best.

I love fighting and training here in Los Angeles. It gives me a chance to be with my family more. When I have them here, it makes me train harder. I do all of this for them and their future.

If I can get this win, we want to unify the belts or make the third fight against Carl Frampton. Se ne, we will go to 130 pounds and seek a title in a new weight class.

RAFAEL RIVERA

I’ve stepped in late before to a big fight. I’m always ready when it comes. Expect a surprise come Saturday night.

I know that I have everything it takes to bring this title back to Tijuana. We’ve trained hard and had these last four weeks to focus in on breaking Leo down.

I’m prepared for anything Leo brings into the ring. Everyone knows he’s very tough and throws a lot of punches, but I believe I am the faster fighter and I can hurt him with counters.

This is the best opportunity I’ve had, going up against a great champion like Leo. I’m ready for fight and a great show for the fans.

OMAR FIGUEROA

Given our styles, there’s no way this is going to go the distance. I think this is going to be an early night and I’m planning on having my hand raised.

The layoff didn’t affect me against Robert Guerrero, so I don’t see why it will affect me now. That’s why I keep my style consistent. The only difference is the character across from me in the ring. This fight will depend on how John wants it to go, because I’m coming to fight.

I’m just looking to get in the ring and take advantage of this opportunity I’ve been given. I’ve made changes that have made my whole game so much easier. It’s a totally different mentality that I have now.

“Trejnanta tendaron iris grandan. I’ve made a lot of changes in my lifestyle and I’m dedicated 100 percent to boxing. Things have never been better.

JOHN MOLINA JR.

“Estas tempo por batali. The hard work is done and the time is now. Talk is cheap. Sabate nokto, we’ll get down.

I’ve been down this road before. I was never given lofty expectations. There’s no pressure here. I think Omar’s style will accommodate mine and make it a fun fight for the fans.

Whenever I fight, it’s going to be exciting. You can say the same thing about Omar. I’m prepared for any version of Omar. Just like any other fight. I can’t wait until Saturday night to get in there and do what I do best.

I’ve put everything into this camp, like I’m sure my opponent has. That’s what we owe to the fans and it’s going to come to fruition Saturday night.

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

I expect a good fight. He’s an undefeated fighter and I hope to give the fans a great show and walk away victorious.

We’re totally focused on this fight. I just train and everything else is out of the way. I trained hard and I’m going to do my thing like always.

I’m still growing as a fighter. We’re getting better with every camp and every fight. It’s good that we keep fighting quality opponents, because it helps accelerate that process.

Hopefully we’re going to display a lot more boxing and technique in this fight. I think Marshall is going to come inside and attack the body. I think if I’m able to stop him, it will be from the boxing skills that I show.

DONNIE MARSHALL

I’m ready to dominate the fight like I always do. That’s the only thing on my mind. I don’t care about his height, record or anything else. I’m coming to dominate.

I’ve never been concerned with the height of Fundora. We sparred with some good strong southpaws in Florida including Yamaguchi Falcao. Then we went to Las Vegas for the second half of training camp and worked with some top prospects. I’m more than prepared for anything.

Every fight is a make or break fight. I’ve trained against top fighters and been all around the country in different gyms. I’ve only been pro two and a half years. I’m a young 30. I’m going to announce myself on Saturday in a big way.

Richard Schaefer, Chairman and CEO of Ringstar Sports

This weekend is another example why Los Angeles is such a great fight town. We’re going to have a fantastic crowd at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live on Saturday night. I think that speaks to the strength of this city as a boxing town, and the strength of this card. This is top to bottom one of the best cards I can remember here in Los Angeles.

The tripleheader on FOX and FOX Deportes has three fights that want to steal the night. We will see which fight and which fighter everyone will be talking about after Saturday. There are definitely some fights on this card that have ‘Fight of the Yearwritten all over them.

We are committed to continuing to bring the best and biggest fights to the fans here in Los Angeles, because Los Angeles is the fight capital of the world again.

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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz take on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Februaro 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa batalante forte frapanta John Molina Jr. and a matchup between unbeaten prospects Sebastien Fundora Kaj Donnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 Usono. Olympian Karlos Balderas will compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.

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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX & FOX DEPORTES: LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. RAFAEL RIVERA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOJ


PBC sur VULPO & FOX Deportes Headlined by Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Taking on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera This Saturday Night from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles

KlakoHERE for Photos from Luis Mejia/TGB Promotions

LOS ANGELES(Februaro 13, 2019) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
 
Biletoj por la spektaklo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, Estas sur vendo nun, and can be purchased at AXS.com.
 
Wednesday’s workout featured Mexican contenderRafael Rivera, who will battle WBA Featherweight World ChampionLeo Santa Cruz En la #?efa evento.
 
Also working out Wednesday at City of Angels Boxing Club were unbeaten former championOmar FigueroaKaj malfacila-frapantaJohn Molina Jr., who battle in super lightweight action, and unbeaten prospectDonnie Marshall, who faces fellow-unbeatenSebastian Fundorain a super welterweight bout that kicks off televised coverage at 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT. Unbeaten 2016 Usono. OlympianKarlos Balderaswas also in attendance, as he competes in a TV swing bout.
 
The fighters will go face-to-face at a press conference on Thursday that will feature former two-time world champion and Southern California favorite Fernando Vargas. Jen kion la batalantoj devis diri merkredo:
 
RAFAEL RIVERA
 
When I got this opportunity, I didn’t think twice. I was training and ready and I wanted this challenge. I’m here to make the most of it.
 
Like I always say to my fans, be ready for a great fight. I’m looking to make this very exciting and interesting. The belt is coming back with me to Tijuana.
 
I never look for the knockout, but I’ve still been able to get them. I?? Preta, so I hope he’s also ready to give the fans a great fight.
 
This is a big challenge for me. I’m coming for that world title. I want to prove how good I am and become a world champion for my fans in Tijuana.
 
I love to face the best fighters out there. Leo is a fighter who throws a lot of punches. We’ve seen it and we’ve studied it. But I don’t think he’s very fast. I’m faster than he is and I have to take advantage of that. I have to counter him when he comes in and do my job.
 
OMAR FIGUEROA
 
I’m looking to come back strong against Molina. My style is always to go in there for the knockout and give the fans a great show. The sooner we get him out of there, the better.
 
We know that John Molina is a tough fighter. He’s been in there with some of the best in the world and he’s given them problems. We expect him to bring a great fight.
 
We’ve seen Molina box before and make things difficult for certain fighters. I’m going to try to make the fight my style of fight and we’ll see if he obliges. Once he feels the power, he might choose to box.
 
I don’t think this goes past six rounds. I’m confident about that. We’re going to be ready for anything Molina brings.
 
I’ve been doing a lot of healing physically, mentally and spiritually. I’m looking to show on Saturday that I’ve got everything together.
 
JOHN MOLINA JR.
 
I feel excited and confident. Maybe overconfident, but I am ready. We did our job in the gym and now we are ready for the fight.
 
I have to expect the best version of Omar Figueroa. He is a smart kid. I don’t know if he is trying to entice me into a war right away. I don’t know what his game plan is, but we will find out on Saturday.
 
Fans need to tune in on FOX and FOX Deportes February 16. This is going to be a war and I believe we’re going to steal the show.
 
This isn’t my first go around against a Joel Diaz-trained fighter. I did it before with Ruslan Provodnikov and now it is my job to beat Figueroa.
 
I am not affected by being considered the underdog. Every one of my fights, fans make money. I think Provodnikov I was 11-1. When you become a veteran in the sport, you stop worrying about stuff like that. Talk is cheap.
 
There is a lot at stake for me. I don’t feel pressure, but there is a lot at stake. Every fight of my career I have something to prove and Saturday is no different.
 
DONNIE MARSHALL
 
This is my first big opportunity and I’m ready to take full advantage. I’m going to show everybody where I’m at.
 
I’m going to take it as it comes in the ring. We have a game plan, but I’m a creator in the ring. I create on the go. I’ll fit in where I can and go with the flow of the fight.
 
The only challenge I see is his height. He’s obviously very tall at six-foot seven-inches. We know what we have to do to break him down. I don’t even really see the height as a challenge, because I spar with heavyweights all the time.
 
“I’m 10-0, but I only started boxing when I was 20, pri 10 Jaroj #anta?e. I don’t have the time like young prospects who want to play around, I want to fight any and everybody I can right now.
 
KARLOS BALDERAS
 
I feel excited and anxious to get back in the ring. I’m ready physically and mentally. I know that my opponent won’t be ready for the heat I’m going to throw at him.
 
This year I’m looking to be busy. I want to be back in the ring in April if everything goes well on Saturday. After this fight I’m going to move to Los Angeles and add trainer Roberto Alcazar to my team. He’s had a lot of experience in big fights and I think he’s going to be a great help. I can really understand clearly what he’s trying to teach me.
 
I’m going to show everyone that I’m the real deal once again. I’m going to prove why these fighters can’t make it through a fight with me. This year is all business for me.
 
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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see featherweight world championLeo Santa Cruztake on Mexico’sRafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Februaro 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
 
Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten former championOmar Figueroabatalante forte frapantaJohn Molina Jr. and a matchup between unbeaten prospectsSebastien FundoraKajDonnie Marshall. Rising prospect and 2016 Usono. OlympianKarlos Balderaswill compete in a swing bout that will air live if time permits.
 
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LEO SANTA CRUZ LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOJ – WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Sportoj sabato, Februaro 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles


WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Sportoj sabato, Februaro 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Klako HERE for Photos from Luis Mejia/TGB Promotions

LOS ANGELES (Februaro 5, 2019) – WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz, one of Los Angelesmost popular boxing stars, hosted a media workout at Fortune Gym in Hollywood Tuesday as he nears his primetime showdown againstRafael Rivera that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Februaro 16 at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Biletoj por la spektaklo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, Estas sur vendo nun, and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Santa Cruz, who was joined by his father and trainer Jose Santa Cruz, showed off the skills that have made him a can’t-miss attraction. Santa Cruz was originally scheduled to face Miguel Flores, but he was replaced by Rivera after Flores suffered an injury in training.

Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday in Hollywood:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

We kept our training camp going despite the change of opponent. We always train the same no matter who the opponent is.

We spar against fighters who have every different kind of style, because the opponent could always bring something new to the ring. My dad tells me to always be prepared for any kind of style. We are ready for whatever the opponent brings into the ring.

I’m always staying in shape whether I’m in the gym training for a fight or not. When they call us and tell us what the fight is, we’re always ready.

I know that Rivera has fought some good opponents like Joseph Diaz and Joet Gonzalez, and he’s gone the distance with them. He’s given them tough battles. He’s shown that he’s a tough fighter who will leave everything in the ring.

This isn’t going to be an easy fight. Rivera is tougher than people have given him credit for in the past. It motivates me to try to be the first to knock him out. If I have the opportunity for it, I’m going for it. Most important though, is to come out of there with the victory.

Sometimes when my dad is having tough days dealing with the cancer, I want to stay at home with him, but he tells me to go to the gym and train hard. So I tell him that we’re going to work hard for him. We both motivate each other.

“(WBC Featherweight Champion) Gary Russell Jr. is the fight that I want. He beat me in the amateurs, but in the pros I get 12 Rondoj. I think that I can beat him.

JOSE SANTA CRUZ, Leo’s Father & Trejnisto

We didn’t worry too much about the opponent change. I don’t think it makes too much of a difference. Leo is going to be at his best and ready for whoever steps into that ring.

We didn’t let the change effect our routine. We continued the same preparations as always so Leo is ready to fight. We respect every opponent too much to ever fall behind in conditioning.

I think this is going to be a good fight. Leo is always very competitive and any time he can win a fight he knows it will be big for his career.

Leo is 30-years-old right now and I think that he will be retired by 35. He has a lot left to accomplish in this sport and our team is going to keep pushing him to be the best that he can.

Richard Schaefer, Prezidento & CEO de Ringstar Sportoj

Top to bottom this is just a great card. It’s going to be toe-to-toe action downtown at L.A. Viva. It’s an affordable ticket at $30, and that gives you the chance to see one of the stars of the sport in a slugfest.

Leo Santa Cruz always brings great action and drama when he enters the ring. You have to be on the edge of your seat during a Leo Santa Cruz fight and I expect nothing less next Saturday night. Rafael Rivera has nothing to lose in this fight, and that is the recipe for a tremendous showdown.

Boxing at Microsoft Theater has caught on. That fight in January between Caleb Plant and Jose Uzcategui had a great atmosphere and it is just a beautiful place to watch the fights. Microsoft Theater is becoming the indoor ‘war groundsof boxing.

TOM BROWN, Prezidanto de TGB Promotions

Rafael Rivera put up a great fight against Joseph Diaz Jr., and he came back against Joet Gonzalez and lost a split-decision, but he really won that fight. Rivera should only have one loss on his record.

Rivera is going into this fight with the same granite chin that he showed everyone against Diaz. He was prepared and ready when the call came for this fight. He’s a great replacement. Leo better be ready and not take him lightly.

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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX
Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz alpreni
Meksiko’s Rafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Februaro 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa batalante forte frapanta John Molina Jr. and a matchup between unbeaten prospects Sebastien Fundora Kaj Donnie Marshall.

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Mexico’s Cesar Juarez Battles Former Champion Ryosuka Iwasa in IBF Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator & Undefeated Carlos Licona Defends IBF Junior Flyweight Championship Against South Africa’s DeeJay Kriel on Saturday, Februaro 16 at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Viva


Plus! 2016 Olympian Karlos Balderas, Hugo Centeno, Jr. and Ivan Redkach Appear in Separate Matches in Non-Televised Action

WBA Featherweight Champion Leo Santa Cruz Defends Title Against Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on
VULPO & VULPO Deportes

LOS ANGELES (Februaro 5, 2019) – Mexico’s Cesar Juarez battles former champion Ryosuka Iwasa of Japan in a 12-round IBF Super Bantamweight title elimination match and undefeated IBF Junior Flyweight Champion Carlos Licona of Mexico clashes with South Africa’s DeeJay Kriel in non-televised action presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, Februaro 16 at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Action will also see 2016 Usono. Olympian Karlos Balderas (6-0, 5 KOs) in a special six-round lightweight attraction, former title challenger Hugo Centeno, Jr. (26-2, 14 KOs) meeting Oscar Cortez (27-3, 14 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight bout and Ivan Redkach (21-4-1, 16 KOs) dueling Tyrone Harris (26-13, 16 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight match. The Balderas fight is a swing bout for the FOX and FOX Deportes telecast that will air live if time permits.

Biletoj por la spektaklo, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, Estas sur vendo nun, and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Juarez (23-6, 17 KOs) has worked his way back into title contention since losing to Isaac Dogboe in a super bantamweight championship match last January. The 27-year-old from Mexico City fought three more times in 2018, scoring two stoppage victories and a unanimous decision over Jorge Sanchez most recently in September.

Iwasa (25-3, 16 KOs) won the IBF Super Bantamweight title with a TKO victory over Yukinori Oguni in 2017 and successfully defended it with a unanimous decision over Ernesto Saulong last March. The 29-year-old from Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan most recently lost the title by unanimous decision to T.J. Doheny in August.

Mexico’s Licona (14-0, 2 KOs) was very busy in 2018, fighting four times and winning the IBF Junior Flyweight title with a split decision over Mark Anthony Barriga on December 1. The 23-year-old from Mexico City, Mexico will be making his first title defense against the 23-year-old Kriel (14-1-1, 6 KOs). Fighting out of Johannesburg, Sud-Afriko, he will compete for the first time in the U.S. and is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Xolisa Magusha in March.

Non-televised undercard action also features unbeaten prospect Jose Gomez (11-0, 4 KOs) alfrontanta Jorge Luis Guzman (5-2-1, 2 KOs) in a six-round super featherweight bout, undefeated super featherweight prospect Jerry Perez (10-0, 7 KOs) meeting Ivan Benitez (12-2, 4 KOs) in a four round match and a six-round super featherweight clash between Neri Ariel Romero (11-0, 7 KOs) Kaj Roxberg Patrick Riley (13-1, 7 KOs).

Rounding out the card is undefeated super lightweight prospect Julian Rodarte (14-0-1, 6 KOs) competing against Miguel Mendoza (23-15-2, 22 KOs) En ok-ronda #mat?o, Philippine featherweight and former world champion Marlon Tapales (31-2, 14 KOs) stepping in for a 10-round attraction and the pro debut of Shon Mondragon in a four-round super bantamweight fight.

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ABOUT SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX
Deportes event that will see featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz alpreni
Meksiko’s Rafael Rivera in the main event Saturday, Februaro 16 from Microsoft Theater
at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Televidigita priraportado komenciĝas je 8 P.M. Et / 5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa batalante forte frapanta John Molina Jr. and a matchup between unbeaten prospects Sebastien Fundora Kaj Donnie Marshall.

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KlowdTV to Air Live & Exclusively in the US Mchunu v. Oosthuizen

Thabiso MchunuThomas Oosthuizen Video Preview
Former world title challenger Thabiso Mchunu takes on Thomas Oosthuizen in a 12-round cruiserweight bout on

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September 1st LIVE on KlowdTV AT 1:30 PMa ET / 10 :30 AMa PT

LASa VEGAS, NV. – August 30th, 2018 – Below are is the preview video for the cruiserweight main event between Thabiso Mchunu Kaj Thomas Oosthuizen that will be streamed THISa SABATO Vivi sur KlowdTV Komencanta #?e 1:30 PMa ET / 10:30 AMa PT
Fight Preview - Thabiso Mchunu vs Thomas Oosthuizen
Fight PreviewThabiso Mchunu vs Thomas Oosthuizen
Sabate, September 1st, KlowdTV will present a battle between highly regarded cruiserweights, Thabiso Mchunu Kaj Thomas Oosthuizen in a 12-round bout from The Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Sud-Afriko.
Thomas Oosthuizen vs Thabiso Mchunu
Thomas Oosthuizen vs Thabiso Mchunu
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World ranked Cruiserweight Kevin Lerena stops Meroro in 5

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Philadelphia, PA / Johanesburgo, Sud-Afriko (Februaro 8, 2017)–#?I tiu pasinteco Sabato Nokto , World ranked cruiserweight Kevin Lerena stopped Vikapita Meroro in the 5th round of their scheduled 10-round bout at The Emperors Palace in Gauteng, Sud-Afriko.

Lerena, who is ranked number-5 by the WBO,number-11 by the WBC, and number-13 by the WBA dropped Meroro in the 1st round and won each round until Meroro surprisingly quit in round five.

The win was Lerena’s 6th consecutive victory.
The stoppage came as a shock, which led promoter Rodney Berman to withhold Meroro’s purse.
He quit, plain and simple,” raged Berman, who insisted Meroro was in no imminent danger.
We have an obligation to the public to produce good fights. The public pay good money, Emperors Palace pays good money and SuperSport pays good money. I can’t overlook that,” said Berman.
As I didn’t really get going, I’d give myself six out of 10. The minute I dropped him in the first round, he went into defensive mode,” said Lerena. “When a guy comes to fight, I show my true ability. It frustrates me when they don’t . . . Mi #?ati batalanta. We did expect more, Sed kio povas vin fari?”
I was disappointed. Ne, I was angry. I wanted to beat him up. I started going to the body from round four. I was planning and building towards a conclusive finish. I’d rather get knocked out than quit, like Meroro did.
I’m lucky, I have a big following. The fans paid a lot of money to watch me and many tuned in to television, but they never got a full show because Meroro quit. People understand, I’m coming to wreck my opponents. I’m not there for the pay day. I come to win.
I trained hard. Now I’m just focused on what’s next. I’m hoping for a fight date in America, the sooner the better. I want a good fight and a good opponent. I love hard fights; I never want to have easy fights. I just want to win and look good doing so.
Kevin got the win, and he dominated the fight,” said Matt Rowland, Vice President of Banner Promotions.
He continues to win and move up the rankings, and our partner Rodney Berman and us will discuss the next move for Kevin. We can see him fighting for a world title in the not too distant future.

WORLD RANKED CRUISERWEIGHT KEVIN LERENA KICKS OFF HUGE 2017!!

PRO TIO KE TUJA ELKARCERIGO

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (Decembro 29, 2016) World ranked cruiserweight KEVINTHE KO KIDLERENA, (16-1-0, 8 KO’s) kicks off his 2017 campaign towards a world title in style on Sabato, Februaro 4 with his triumphant return to South Africa’s premier boxing venue, Emperors Palace against VIKAPITABEAST MASTERMERORO, (28-5-0, 14 KO’s) of Windhoek, Namibia.
Presented by Rodney Berman’s Golden Gloves of South Africa, advance tickets for THUNDER AND LIGHTNING, may be purchased by calling 078-457-3030.
Sporting movie-star looks, the 24-year-old Lerena will be making his fourth straight appearance at Emperors Palace having thrilled the boxing crowd in his three victories in 2016.
I can’t wait for the New Year, the path to a world title is in front of me, my promoter Rodney Berman is getting me the right fights and my world rankings will support a title shot in the future,” said Lerena following a sparring session under the watchful eye of trainer Peter Smith.
Said Berman, “Kevin has stardom written all over him, we’ve got big plans in 2017 for him. Putting him in the right fights, securing his position in the world rankings of the sanctioning bodies and working with Banner Promotions in the US to secure him a major stateside fight in the coming year.
We are excited to be co-promoting Kevin with Rodney Berman and Golden Gloves. Rodney has only brought us the cream of the crop, “said Artie Pelullo, President and CEO of Banner Promotions. “Kevin is a quality fighter, who has shown he has championship ability. We look forward to him getting closer to a world title opportunity with a big win on Februaro 4.”
I’m as excited about Kevin’s future as I’ve ever been of all the fighters I’ve worked with, cruiserweight is a very exciting division in boxing currently.
Lerena is currently world ranked #5 by the World Boxing Organization and #11 De la Monda Boksa Konsilio.
Plej #?us, Lerena, performing brilliantly from start to finish, winning a hard-fought ten round decision over the undefeated Micki Nielsen on October 22, 2016, earning the critically lauded Super 4 Tournament Championship.
In the first round of the Super 4 Tournament Championship, Lerena won a ten round unanimous decision over Roberto Bolonti on June 11, 2016.
Kicking off his 2016 campaign on April 24, 2016, the southpaw won the South African Cruiserweight Title with a tenth round knockout of Johnny Muller. The stoppage avenged a ten round decision loss in 2014 to Muller.
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GCP Signs South African Featherweight Slugger Lusanda Komanisi

Greg Cohen Promotions is happy to announce the signing of power-punching IBO World Featherweight Champion Lusanda Komanisi.
Sciita kiel “Mexicanfor his aggressive fighting style, Komanisi (19-4, 17 KOs), from Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, Sud-Afriko, has successfully defended his IBO title twice since winning it via impressive fifth-round knockout over Macbute Sinyabi in July 2014.
As an amateur boxer, Komanisi was a 2006 Gold Medalist in the South African games, Kaj 2007 Gold Medalist in the South African Championships at bantamweight. He trains at the All Winners Boxing Club in East London, Sud-Afriko, with former IBF World Super Flyweight Champion ZolaniLast BornTete.
I want to be a unified world champion and fight the best featherweights in the division,” said Komanisi. “This signing will help my family live a better life. My country last saw and had a WBC green belt more than 15 years ago from Sugar Boy Malinga and Dingaan Thobela and now I want to bring it back! As a Featherweight I believe I am the next big thing in the sport of boxing and I am here to stay! Unifying against all the champions in this division would be a dream come true for me.
We would like to thank Greg Cohen Promotions for providing this once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Komanisi’s manager, Mlandeli Tengimfene. “To Komanisi, this partnership is a dream come true.
Clifford Mass, GCP Vice President of Business Development, says the goal will be to put the African slugger into the mix. “We are very excited about signing Lusanda Komanisi. He is a huge puncher, and featherweight is one of the hottest divisions in boxing right now. We are looking forward to putting together some big fights for him, and helping him take his career to the next level.