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LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. COTIZACIONES DE LA CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA FINAL DE RAFAEL RIVERA & FOTOS


PBC en FOX & FOX Deportes encabezado por el campeón mundial de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz enfrentándose al mexicano Rafael Rivera este sábado por la noche desde Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles

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LOS ANGELES (Febrero 14, 0219) – No hubo amor perdido en el Día de San Valentín en Los Ángeles, ya que los peleadores que compiten el sábado en Premier Boxing Champions en FOX y FOX Deportes intercambiaron palabras y se enfrentaron cara a cara en la conferencia de prensa final antes de sus respectivos enfrentamientos este sábado por la noche en Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vivo.

AMB campeón mundial de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz defenderá su título ante el mexicano Rafael Rivera en el evento principal del espectáculo. La cobertura comienza en 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y contará con un emocionante choque entre contendientes Omar Figueroa yJohn Molina Jr., más prospectos invictos Sebastián Fundora y Donnie Marshall yendo cara a cara.

Las entradas para el espectáculo, promovido por TGB Promotions y Ringstar Sports, están a la venta, y se puede comprar en AXS.com.

El evento también contó con la aparición del ex campeón mundial y favorito de los fanáticos del sur de California, Fernando Vargas.. Esto es lo que dijeron los participantes de la conferencia de prensa el jueves desde el Salón Conga:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

“Nos estábamos preparando para Miguel Flores, pero en el gimnasio hay que estar siempre preparado para cualquier estilo. Ya habíamos estado trabajando con compañeros de entrenamiento que pelean, y eso es lo que esperamos de Rafael Rivera.

“Supe de inmediato que Rivera era un buen oponente. Es joven y tiene hambre y eso lo hace peligroso. El puede recibir golpes, así que estamos listos para 12 rondas. Vamos a ser inteligentes en esta pelea porque sabemos lo que puede hacer Rivera..

“Ver a mi papá pasar por el tratamiento del cáncer ha sido muy difícil. Me motiva a ir al gimnasio y entrenar duro, porque se si me ve trabajando duro, también lo motivará.

“Solo estoy buscando salir, dar una gran pelea y ayudar a que mi nombre siga creciendo para poder pelear con los mejores.

“Me encanta pelear y entrenar aquí en Los Ángeles.. Me da la oportunidad de estar más con mi familia.. Cuando los tenga aqui, me hace entrenar mas duro. Hago todo esto por ellos y su futuro..

“Si puedo conseguir esta victoria, queremos unificar los cinturones o hacer la tercera pelea contra Carl Frampton. Sino, iremos a 130 libras y buscar un título en una nueva categoría de peso.”

RAFAEL RIVERA

“He intervenido tarde antes de una gran pelea. Siempre estoy listo cuando se trata. Espere una sorpresa el sábado por la noche.

“Sé que tengo todo lo necesario para traer este título de regreso a Tijuana. Hemos entrenado duro y hemos tenido estas últimas cuatro semanas para centrarnos en derribar a Leo.

“Estoy preparado para cualquier cosa que traiga Leo al ring. Todos saben que es muy duro y lanza muchos golpes., pero creo que soy el luchador más rápido y puedo lastimarlo con contraataques.

“Esta es la mejor oportunidad que he tenido, enfrentarse a un gran campeón como Leo. Estoy listo para la pelea y un gran espectáculo para los fanáticos.”

OMAR FIGUEROA

“Dados nuestros estilos, no hay forma de que esto vaya a llegar hasta el final. Creo que esta será una madrugada y planeo levantar mi mano.

“El despido no me afectó contra Robert Guerrero, así que no veo por qué me afectará ahora. Por eso mantengo mi estilo consistente. La única diferencia es el personaje frente a mí en el ring.. Esta pelea dependerá de cómo John quiera que vaya., porque vengo a pelear.

“Solo estoy buscando subir al ring y aprovechar esta oportunidad que se me ha dado.. Hice cambios que hicieron que todo mi juego fuera mucho más fácil. Es una mentalidad totalmente diferente la que tengo ahora.

“El campo de entrenamiento fue genial. Hice muchos cambios en mi estilo de vida y me dedico 100 por ciento al boxeo. Las cosas nunca han ido mejor.”

JUAN MOLINA JR.

“Es hora de luchar. El trabajo duro está hecho y el momento es ahora. Hablar es barato. El sábado por la noche, bajaremos.

“He estado en este camino antes. Nunca me dieron altas expectativas. No hay presión aquí. Creo que el estilo de Omar se adaptará al mío y hará que sea una pelea divertida para los fanáticos..

“Siempre que peleo, va a ser emocionante. Puedes decir lo mismo de Omar. Estoy preparado para cualquier versión de Omar. Como cualquier otra pelea. No puedo esperar hasta el sábado por la noche para entrar y hacer lo que mejor hago.

“He puesto todo en este campamento, como si estuviera seguro de que mi oponente. Eso es lo que le debemos a los aficionados y se hará realidad el sábado por la noche.”

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

“Espero una buena pelea. Es un luchador invicto y espero darles a los fanáticos un gran espectáculo y salir victoriosos..

“Estamos totalmente enfocados en esta pelea. Solo entreno y todo lo demás está fuera del camino. Entrené duro y voy a hacer lo mío como siempre.

“Todavía estoy creciendo como luchador. Estamos mejorando con cada campamento y cada pelea. Es bueno que sigamos luchando contra oponentes de calidad, porque ayuda a acelerar ese proceso.

“Con suerte vamos a mostrar mucho más boxeo y técnica en esta pelea.. Creo que Marshall va a entrar y atacar el cuerpo.. Creo que si puedo detenerlo, será por las habilidades de boxeo que muestro.”

DONNIE MARSHALL

“Estoy listo para dominar la pelea como siempre lo hago. Eso es lo único en mi mente. No me importa su altura, grabar o cualquier otra cosa. Vengo a dominar.

“Nunca me ha preocupado la altura de Fundora. Entrenamos con algunos buenos zurdos fuertes en Florida, incluido Yamaguchi Falcao.. Luego fuimos a Las Vegas para la segunda mitad del campo de entrenamiento y trabajamos con algunos de los mejores prospectos.. Estoy más que preparado para cualquier cosa.

“Cada pelea es una pelea decisiva. Me he entrenado contra los mejores luchadores y he estado por todo el país en diferentes gimnasios.. Solo he sido profesional durante dos años y medio. Soy un joven 30. Me voy a anunciar el sábado a lo grande.”

Richard Schaefer, Presidente y CEO de Ringstar Sports

“Este fin de semana es otro ejemplo de por qué Los Ángeles es una gran ciudad de lucha. Vamos a tener una multitud fantástica en Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vivir el sábado por la noche. Creo que eso habla de la fuerza de esta ciudad como ciudad del boxeo., y la fuerza de esta carta. Esta es una de las mejores cartas que puedo recordar aquí en Los Ángeles..

“La triple cartelera de FOX y FOX Deportes tiene tres peleas que quieren robarse la noche. Veremos de qué pelea y de qué luchador hablarán todos después del sábado.. Definitivamente hay algunas peleas en esta tarjeta que tienen "Pelea del año’ escrito sobre ellos.

“Estamos comprometidos a continuar brindando las mejores y más grandes peleas a los fanáticos aquí en Los Ángeles., porque Los Ángeles vuelve a ser la capital mundial de la lucha.”

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ACERCA DE SANTA CRUZ VS. RIVERA
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Rafael Rivera es un Premier Boxing Champions en el evento FOX y FOX Deportes que verá al campeón mundial de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz enfrentarse a México Rafael Rivera en el evento principal el sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles.

La cobertura televisada comienza en 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y cuenta con un ex campeón invicto Omar Figueroa lucha contundente John Molina Jr.. y un enfrentamiento entre prospectos invictos Sebastien Fundora y Donnie Marshall. Prospecto creciente y 2016 U.S. Olímpico Karlos Balderas competirá en un combate de swing que se transmitirá en vivo si el tiempo lo permite.

Los aficionados pueden vivir transmitir los combates en la aplicación FOX Sports, disponible en Inglés o Español a través de los alimentos o FOX FOX Deportes. Las peleas están disponibles en la mesa en FOXSports.com ya través de la tienda de aplicaciones, o dispositivos conectados, incluyendo el Apple TV, Android TV, TV fuego, Xbox One y Roku.

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Claressa Shields vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, Abril 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY


FIB, WBA And WBC Champion Shields To Meet WBO & WBC Champion In Recess Hammer In Arguably The Most Significant Women’s Boxing Event In History



Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL® Vivir en 9 p.m. ET / PT



NUEVA YORK - Febrero 12, 2019 - Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Abril 13 en vivo por SHOWTIME a la corona indiscutible campeón mundial de las 160 libras de la mujer. La unificación de superproducción Boardwalk Hall en Atlantic City, N.J. será el evento principal de Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL Vivir en 9 p.m. ET / PT y es sin duda el evento de boxeo de las mujeres más importantes en la historia.



escudos vs. Hammer features two of the consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the world squaring off to crown only the second undisputed champion in female boxing history.The fight, originalmente programado para noviembre 2018, was postponed due to a now-resolved medical issue suffered by Hammer.



The 23-year-old Shields (8-0, 2 KOs) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, títulos de 160 libras AMB y CMB. The 28-year-old Hammer (24-0, 11 KOs) owns the WBO belt, is the WBC Champion in Recess, and has dominated the women’s middleweight division for more than eight years. Shields and Hammer fought on the same card last June on SHOWTIME, with both fighters winning impressively to set up the first undisputed showdown in the women’s 160-pound division.



The winner of Shields vs. Hammer will join Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk y el welter de la mujer Cecilia Braekhus como los únicos luchadores que han unificado los cuatro títulos principales del mundo en cualquier clase de peso.



escudos vs. Hammer is promoted by Salita Promotions. Ticket prices and on-sale date will be announced next week by Boardwalk Hall.



“I always seek the biggest challenges and set the highest goals. I will be ready like never before and will defeat Christina Hammer on April 13,” said Shields. “Nothing will stop me from becoming undisputed champion and continuing my journey to carry women’s boxing to never-before-seen heights. I want to be the greatest of all time and change the game forever for all women in sports, y abril 13 is an important step on that road to history.”



“I have waited a long time for this moment,”, Dijo Hammer. “I am bigger, stronger and more experienced than Claressa Shields. I am undefeated and have been a champion for over eight years. I can’t wait to show the world that I am the best and undisputed middleweight champion of the world.”



“SHOWTIME Sports has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing, or Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg y Ronda Rousey en MMA,”Dijo Gordon Hall, Productor Ejecutivo Showtime boxeo: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL. "Más recientemente, desde 2016 we have featured today’s elite with Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano appearing in an industry-leading 10 presentations of women’s boxing. Male or female, SHOWTIME has delivered the best fighters in their toughest matchups, y abril 13 no será diferente. We have two of the best pound-for-pound female fighters in the world facing each other with all four middleweight titles at stake. It doesn’t get much better than that.”



“The biggest women’s fight of all time is set to take place on April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,”Dicho promotor Dmitriy Salita. “Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, ambos campeones, both in their prime, are not only taking on the biggest challenge in their respective careers by meeting each other in the ring, but are breaking barriers for boxing and for women in sports. Abril 13 is destined to be an electric and historic night of boxing live on SHOWTIME.”



“Shields vs. Hammer is the biggest and most important fight in women’s boxing history – two undefeated unified champions in their prime battling for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world,” said Shields’ manager Mark Taffet. “Christina Hammer is indeed a very good fighter and champion, but Claressa Shields is once-in-a-lifetime. The same intense focus and determination that got Claressa through life, earned her two Olympic gold medals, and won her five world titles in eight pro fights will carry her to victory on April 13.”



“We are very excited to bring world-class championship boxing back to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” said Matt Doherty, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. “This reinforces the CRDA’s commitment to attract world-class sporting events and increase visitors to our destination.”



Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. La Flint, Mich., native turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields moved down to middleweight for her June 22 headliner on SHOWTIME, defeating Hanna Gabriels to win the IBF and WBA titles and become a two-division champion in just her sixth professional contest. After Hammer was named WBC Champion in Recess due to her medical issue, Shields picked up the vacant WBC title last November with a unanimous decision over Hannah Rankin. She most recently defended all three titles in December against Femke Hermans.



Martillo, of Dortmund, Alemania, has been the dominant force in the women’s middleweight division since winning the WBO title in 2010. Hammer became unified champion in 2016 with a unanimous decision over WBC titlist Kali Reis and made four defenses as unified champion. In her eight years as champion, Hammer has lost just a handful of rounds across 16 peleas de título mundial. Martillo, who also models professionally and was recently featured at Fashion Week in New York City, made her U.S. debut on June 22 after campaigning mostly in Germany since turning professional in 2009. After being forced to withdraw from the November unification due to the health issue, Hammer won a non-title fight via second round knockout last Saturday, Febrero 9 en Alemania.



The undercard for the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.


Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora

Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener

Ver The Encore Presentación lunes a las 10 P.M. ET / PT
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CARSON, Calif., (Febrero 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
Knockdown video highlight: https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t

Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 KOs) down to his knees.

Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Él dijo. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 oponentes, conectado en 50 por ciento de sus golpes de poder, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,"Dijo Ruiz. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Estoy listo.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. "Si, señor. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, bebé."

En la pelea co-estelar, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 KOs) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KOs). El paro se produjo en 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 por ciento de sus golpes de poder, Incluyendo 37 de 58 (64 por ciento) en la cuarta y última ronda.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,”Dijo Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 libra. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

añadió: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Él dijo. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Él dijo. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

En la apertura de la transmisión por televisión, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KOs) en una pelea de peso ligero de 10 asaltos. Los tres jueces anotaron la pelea 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Masa, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 ronda.

"(The knock down) was correct,”Dijo Fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Él dijo. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

En el momento de la lucha a medio camino, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 de 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 de 317 por sólo 19 por ciento. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,”Dijo Fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 KOs) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KOs) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 KOs) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KOs) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy® premio ganador reportero Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, y el presentador de ring de renombre mundial Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., con Bob Dunphy sirviendo como director.

triple de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING el sábado jugará de nuevo el lunes a las 10 p.m. ET / PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. HUGO RUIZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS


Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo

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LOS ANGELES (Febrero 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis y el ex campeón del mundo Hugo Ruiz went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® La dignidad de la Salud Sports Park, antiguamente Centro StubHub, en Carson, California. y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. El invicto peso superligero Mario Barrios will be facing Mexico’s Richard Zamora, mientras que el ex campeón del mundo Javier Fortuna will step in against lightweight contender Sharif Bogere as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT.

El evento es promovido por Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President Floyd Mayweather. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

GERVONTA DAVIS

I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“El campo de entrenamiento ha sido muy bueno. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. Sábado noche, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.

HUGO RUIZ

I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Voy a dejar todo en el ring. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, pero no me intimida. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. Este es un gran desafío para mi. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.

MARIO BARRIOS

This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. Si él quiere una guerra, I’ll give him a war.

RICHARD ZAMORA

I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. debut. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.

JAVIER FORTUNA

I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.

SHARIF BOGERE

We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.

Floyd Mayweather, Presidente de Mayweather Promotions

It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. Cuando se trata de la emoción, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. En mi opinión, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.

SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, Presidente de Sampson Boxing

It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Confía en mí, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.

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Sobre Davis VS. RUIZ
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz enfrenta a la AMB Super Pluma Mundial ChampionDavis contra el ex campeón del mundo de Ruiz en el evento principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING el sábado, Febrero 9 La dignidad de la Salud Sports Park, antiguamente Centro StubHub, en Carson, California y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.

la cobertura de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT y características invicto super ligero Mario Barrios teniendo en México de Richard Zamora y el ex campeón mundial Javier Fortuna luchando contendiente de peso ligero Sharif Bogere.

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LEO SANTA CRUZ LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS – WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles


WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles

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LOS ANGELES (Febrero 5, 2019) – AMB campeón mundial de peso pluma 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, Febrero 16 en el Microsoft Theatre de Los Ángeles. Vive en Los Ángeles.

Las entradas para el espectáculo, promovido por TGB Promotions y Ringstar Sports, están a la venta, y se puede comprar en 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.

“(Campeón de peso pluma del CMB) Gary Russell Jr.. is the fight that I want. He beat me in the amateurs, but in the pros I get 12 rondas. I think that I can beat him.

JOSE SANTA CRUZ, Leo’s Father & Entrenador

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, Presidente & Director general de Deportes Ringstar

Top to bottom this is just a great card. It’s going to be toe-to-toe action downtown at L.A. Vivo. 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, Presidente de Promociones TGB

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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ACERCA DE 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 asumir
México de Rafael Rivera en el evento principal el sábado, Febrero 16 de Microsoft Theatre en L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles.

La cobertura televisada comienza en 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y cuenta con un ex campeón invicto Omar Figueroa lucha contundente John Molina Jr.. y un enfrentamiento entre prospectos invictos Sebastien Fundora y 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, Febrero 16 en el Microsoft Theatre de Los Ángeles. Vivo


Más! 2016 Olímpico 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
ZORRO & FOX Deportes

LOS ANGELES (Febrero 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, Febrero 16 en el Microsoft Theatre de Los Ángeles. Vive en Los Ángeles.

Action will also see 2016 U.S. Olímpico Karlos Balderas (6-0, 5 KOs) in a special six-round lightweight attraction, ex retador Hugo Centeno, Jr. (26-2, 14 KOs) reunión Oscar Cortez (27-3, 14 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight bout and Ivan Redkach (21-4-1, 16 KOs) duelo 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.

Las entradas para el espectáculo, promovido por TGB Promotions y Ringstar Sports, están a la venta, y se puede comprar en AXS.com.

Juárez (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, Sudáfrica, 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 José Gómez (11-0, 4 KOs) frente a Jorge Luis Guzman (5-2-1, 2 KOs) en una de seis asaltos súper pluma pelea, undefeated super featherweight prospect Jerry perez (10-0, 7 KOs) reunión John Benítez (12-2, 4 KOs) in a four round match and a six-round super featherweight clash between Neri Ariel Romero (11-0, 7 KOs) y 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 un partido de ocho asaltos, 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 Mondragón in a four-round super bantamweight fight.

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ACERCA DE 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 asumir
México de Rafael Rivera en el evento principal el sábado, Febrero 16 from Microsoft Theater
at L.A. Vive en Los Ángeles.

La cobertura televisada comienza en 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT y cuenta con un ex campeón invicto Omar Figueroa lucha contundente John Molina Jr.. y un enfrentamiento entre prospectos invictos Sebastien Fundora y Donnie Marshall.

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Unbeaten Super Featherweight Xavier Martinez Clashes With Deivi Bassa & Lightweight Contender Ladarius Miller Battles Daulius Prescott In Non-Televised Action This Saturday, At Dignity Health Sports Park In Carson, California.


WBA Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis Battles Former Champion Hugo Ruiz In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Main Event Presented By Premier Boxing Champions

CARSON, California. (Febrero 4, 2019) – Unbeaten Super Featherweight Xavier Martinez will clash with Colombia’s Deivi Bassa y contendiente ligero ladarius Miller is set to battle Daulius Prescott in non-televised undercard action on Saturday, Febrero 9 La dignidad de la Salud Sports Park, antiguamente Centro StubHub, en Carson, California.

The main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader features unbeaten WBA Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The unbeaten Martinez (12-0, 8 KOs) has stopped his last four opponents, including a technical knockout victory over Oscar Bravo in his last fight in September. The 21-year-old from Sacramento, California. will be looking to do the same when he steps in for a 10-round bout against Bassa (20-7, 12 KOs), a 37-year-old southpaw from Monteira, Colombia. Bassa is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Jonathan Oquendo in his last fight in December.



Molinero (18-1, 5 KOs) has used his boxing ability to make a steady climb up the lightweight ladder with impressive victories over Jamel Herring and Dennis Galarza. El jugador de 25 años de edad, a southpaw who was born in Memphis and now lives in Las Vegas, is coming off a majority decision victory over Ricardo Garcia in his last fight in December. He is catching Barranquilla, Colombia’s Prescott (32-10, 24 KOs) as he is trying to rebound from a decision loss to Matt Conway in December.

In other non-televised undercard action undefeated featherweight Angelo Leo (15-0, 8 KOs) se reúne Alberto Torres (11-1-3, 4 KOs) en una pelea de ocho asaltos, invicto Jose Balderas (5-0) competes in a six-round super bantamweight fight against Jerrod Miner(1-3-2, 1 KO), peso mosca Ava Knight (17-2-4, 5 KOs) adquiere Luna del Mar Torroba(12-9-2, 2 KOs) en un partido de ocho asaltos, Peso ligero mexicano Francisco Ochoa (13-0, 8 KOs) medidas en contra Luis mayo (21-11-1, 8 KOs) for a six-round bout and Maurice Lee(9-1-1, 5 KOs) caras Lennard Davis (4-1-4, 3 KOs) in a six-round super lightweight bout.

The fights continue with undefeated welterweight Emanuel Medina (15-0, 9 KOs) contra Carlos Velásquez (26-33-2, 16 KOs) en una pelea de ocho asaltos, Lorenzo Simpson(1-0, 1 KO) reunión Jonell Christmas (0-1) in a four-round super middleweight bout and Genisis Libranza (17-1, 10 KOs) teniendo en Gilberto Mendoza (11-6-2, 4 KOs) in an eight-round super flyweight match.

Rounding out the night of action is undefeated Israel Luna teniendo en Angel Carvajal in a four-round super bantamweight match.

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Sobre Davis VS. RUIZ
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz enfrenta a la AMB Super Pluma Mundial ChampionDavis contra el ex campeón del mundo de Ruiz en el evento principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING el sábado, Febrero 9 La dignidad de la Salud Sports Park, antiguamente Centro StubHub, en Carson, California y presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.

la cobertura de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT y características invicto super ligero Mario Barrios teniendo en México de Richard Zamora y el ex campeón mundial Javier Fortuna luchando contendiente de peso ligero Sharif Bogere.

El evento es promovido por Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

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Three-Division, Four-Time World Champion Abner Mares Sustains Injury; Forced To Withdraw From Match Against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta DavisDavis Now Set To Take on Former World Champion Hugo Ruiz in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Main Event Saturday, Febrero 9

LOS ANGELES (Enero 30, 2019) -Three-division, four-time champion Abner Mares has been forced to pull out of the WBA Super Featherweight title match against two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis on Saturday, Febrero 9 after suffering an injury while training.

Davis will now defend against former world championHugo Ruizin the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, con la cobertura a partir de las 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Ruiz is an all-action brawler who previously picked up a world title at super bantamweight in 2015 and most recently defeated Alberto Guevara in January on the Pacquiao vs. Broner PPV event in a featherweight fight. Ruiz, que posee 18 first round knockouts, floored Guevara in the opening minute and cruised to a near-shutout decision victory.

He had originally been slotted for an interim title shot against Jhack Tepora in January before Tepora missed weight, but will now have his chance to fight for a belt against one of the most-feared punchers at 130-pounds on February 9. The 30-year-old from Sinaloa, Mexico stands at five feet, nine inches tall, nearly four inches taller than Davis, and has won three straight fights leading up to this fight.

I trained for three months to fight a southpaw when I fought in January,” dijo Ruiz. “When the opponent changed, it was hard to adjust in 24 horas. After the fight I immediately went back to the gym, because you never know what’s going to happen in boxing. Estoy 100 percent ready to knockout Gervonta Davis.

Hugo Ruiz has another opportunity to fight for a world title because he’s demonstrated that he’s devoted to boxing and his career,” Said Sampson Lewkowicz, Ruiz’s Promoter. “He went right back to the gym after his last fight. He’s ready for another great opportunity to be a world champion and he’s going to take advantage of that opportunity.

Mares injured his right elbow during sparring at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, California. Mares said he had experienced soreness in his elbow following the past two fights, but nothing that had ever given him nor his team concern.

I’m not going to sugarcoat this. I’m disappointed and devastated that I’ve injured my right elbow in sparring,” Mares said. “This is something that I haven’t had happen to me during my career and the feeling is just horrible. I will be going to see my doctor about this and am prepared to follow whatever recommendations and rehab that gets me back into the ring. Estoy Sano, not afraid of doing the work and I will be back. This is a temporary setback. Don’t count me out.

Boxing is a sport of brains, passion and physical punishment,” dichos Mares’ trainer Robert Garcia. “When you’re in the ring sparring with talented, top-class sparring partners, the chances of injuries are very high. That was the situation in this case. He was sparring top young fighters and he injured his elbow. He cannot fight like that, especially in a fight against Davis.

Madres, who has engaged in numerous memorable fights throughout his storied career, was seeking to move up in weight and looking to capture his fifth world title in a fourth weight class.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promociones TGB y Sampson Boxing.

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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ADRIEN BRONER FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

I have something to prove to everyone,” – Pacquiao

I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here

to get this victory,” – Broner

Welterweight Champion Pacquiao Takes on Former Four-Division World Champion Broner This Saturday on SHOWTIME PPV®

Desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas &

Presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo

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LAS VEGAS(Enero 16, 2019) – único campeón del mundo de ocho divisiones del boxeoManny Pacquiaoand former four-division world championAdrien “The Problem” Broner went face-to-face Wednesday in Las Vegas at the final press conference before they battle for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title Saturday, Enero 19 in the main event of a SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Pacquiao will be ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his title against the brash must-see attraction Broner. On Wednesday the fighters talked about their preparation and what they envision going down on Saturday night before staring each other down at the Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand.

El PPV comienza en 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT y contará con el campeón mundial en dos divisiones Badou Jack lucha contra el invicto contendiente mejor valorado Marcus Browne por la AMB Título interino de peso semipesado, el ex campeón mundial Rau'shee Warren tomando sobre el francés Nordine Oubaali por el vacante campeonato mundial de peso gallo del CMB y el invicto campeón interino de peso pluma de la AMB, Jhack Tepora, defendiendo contra ex campeón mundial Hugo Ruiz.

Entradas Para el evento, el cual es promovido por MP, Promociones de Mayweather y TGB Promotions en asociación con About Billions Promotions, ya estan a la venta y empezar en $100, sin incluir cargos de servicio aplicables, y se puede comprar en línea a través de AXS.com, cargar por teléfono en 866-740-7711 o en persona en cualquier palco de MGM Resorts International oficina.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday in Las Vegas:

MANNY PACQUIAO

I feel so blessed and happy because of the excitement around this fight. It’s come from the fans here in the U.S. and media all over the world. I want to go out there and make all the people happy.

The knockout in my last fight felt good. It felt like my younger days against Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto y otros. That fight was a big challenge for me to recover from the fight against Jeff Horn. People said that my career was done. But I never got discouraged, I just worked hard and made the knockout against Lucas Matthysse happen.

These days I don’t only train my body, but also my mind. I’m a Senator, so my mind is very busy. I also play chess regularly and read books to keep my mind sharp.

People writing me off after the Jeff Horn fight was good for me. I’m not mad at anyone who thought that. It just became a challenge and a test to me of whether or not I could still show my best.

Being back here at MGM Grand makes me so happy. It’s an honor to be in this position. I remember my first fight here in the U.S. was at MGM Grand. I will never forget that moment and now I get to come back here and do it again.

I know he is going to counter me but we’re ready for that. What happened in the Juan Manuel Marquez fight will not happen again. It was a mistake and I learned that mistake. We’ve worked on that in this training camp. I am prepared for Broner’s style.

This is a challenge because it is my first fight as a 40-year-old. I have something to prove to everyone about what that means. Age is just a number. What matters is how you prepare and that you’re working hard.

I don’t need to dislike my opponent to want a knockout. I’m just doing my job in the ring. Si el nocaut viene, Viene. We’re hoping to have that opportunity Saturday. I have to pressure him to make him open up. Wherever he goes, Estaré allí.

I’ve always stayed disciplined throughout my years in boxing. I’m always making sure everything is in order and on point during my workouts. That plus cross-training with activities like basketball has helped me stay in this position all these years.

Adrien Broner

I’m not up here to talk a lot of trash. I’ve put in the work. Es la hora de luchar. Después de ganar, everything is going to be different.

People are talking a lot about Pacquiao fighting Floyd Mayweather again, but I’m pretty sure Floyd is retired. I feel like people are trying to throw me to the wolves and overlook me.

He doesn’t remind me of any past opponents just like I’m not going to remind him of anyone he’s fought. He’s never fought anyone like me. Every fighter has similarities, but truly every fighter is different. If I remind him of Floyd Mayweather, I hope his arm doesn’t hurt after this one.

Look at my last five fights. I’ve fought world champion after world champion. I don’t duck any fights. I don’t care how many weight classes he’s won titles in.

I’m not in awe of any fighter, especially Manny Pacquiao. I hope he’s in awe of me. I’m a one of a kind fighter too. I’ve made history in this sport.

I just have to go out and win this fight, then everything is going to start going my way. Sábado noche, Voy a salir victorioso. This is a defining moment in my career and it’s going to be one of the biggest nights of my life.

Pacquiao hasn’t fought me so I’m not worried about what he says about me right now. He’s going to have a different outlook after he fights me Saturday night.

I’m going to turn Las Vegas into a big block party after I win on Saturday night. It’s going to change my career.

Manny Pacquiao has done a lot for the sport. I’m going to beat him up and have a drink with him afterward. I grew up in boxing and I know what’s going on. It’s a business, but don’t get it twisted, I’m going to dominate and win.

This is going to be a hell of a fight. I’ve trained so hard and I want everyone to know that I play around a lot, but when that bell rings, Voy a estar listo. I didn’t come here to lose or lay down. I came here to get this victory. Real talk.

BUBO FERNÁNDEZ, Co-entrenador de Pacquiao

I’m very thankful to this great team that we have that has prepared Manny for this challenge. I know that we worked very hard for this. I cannot fly without wings, but I can bring the belt back to the Philippines.

Manny has trained hard and we expect a good fight. This is the hardest I’ve seen him train and it will be seen in the ring Saturday night

FREDDIE ROACH, Co-entrenador de Pacquiao

We’ve trained really hard for this fight. Manny is looking really good and is in tremendous shape. I’m sure Adrien is also because they’re both great fighters. I wish both men luck and may the best man win.

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, Broner’s Co-Trainer

We’ve had a tremendous training camp. Adrien is ready to go. Everyone who knows me, knows that all I have in this world in my word, and I don’t break it for nobody. I’m giving you my word that Adrien will put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night.

I’m guaranteeing that Adrien will send Manny back to the Senate, beltless, without the WBA title. I guarantee it.

MIKE STAFFORD, Broner’s Co-Trainer

Adrien came to me when he was 55 pounds and seven-years-old. He was an underdog then and he came back day after day. People thought he was a bad kid, but I told people that I saw something in him.

Freddie Roach didn’t know who Adrien was years ago when we were getting ready to work with the Olympic team together. But he got to know Adrien, and on Saturday night, Manny is going to know him too. That’s for sure.

JOE RAMOS, COO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions

We are honored, humbled and proud to be a part of this amazing event. This will be Manny’s 20º fight in Las Vegas and we’ve been treated amazingly throughout the entire promotion. I’m thankful to all of Team Pacquiao for the work they do and helping make everything run smoothly.

We all know that Adrien is ready and we expect nothing but the best from him and his team on Saturday night.

MGM Grand is known for the lion, and Lenny the Lion is right there when you enter the building. El sábado por la noche, Manny will show his heart of a lion for fans all over the world and prove once again that he’s the king of the jungle.

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions

About three and a half years ago I sat here opposite this great legend in Manny Pacquiao. I’ve studied this man for many years and today he’s still one of the best welterweights in the world. He still has tremendous explosiveness and power, but more importantly the experience to beat any welterweight in the world.

Pacquiao has been doing this for so many years that we forget how truly great this man is. He’s in a very comfortable position right now. He’s super motivated and thats what is going to make this a great fight on Saturday night.

Coming into this fight we all know that there have been rumblings about what Adrien needs to do to win this fight. But what I’ve witnessed firsthand this entire promotion, is that this man has dedicated himself 100 por ciento. He’s done everything his coaches have asked of him and he’s exceeded those expectations.

Adrien Broner is ready, enfocado, and he’s put in the work. He’s put himself in the best situation to be successful on Saturday night. I expect nothing less than a great virtuoso performance. He didn’t cut one corner this training camp. He wants to prove to everyone, that everything people have said about him can be thrown out the window. He’s coming to show the entire world what he’s all about.

Ravone LITTLEJOHN, CEO of About Billions Promotions

Adrien trained really hard for this fight. I’d like to thank Kevin Cunningham and Mike Stafford, they put together a great game plan. Adrien will be ready.

There’s been a lot of talk from Pacquiao’s side about getting a knockout, but you’re the one getting knocked out. You’ve been knocked out, we haven’t.

This our first time on this stage and in this position and it’s been very enjoyable. Adrien and I have put a lot into this over the last 10-15 año. We’re pulling for our guy 100 por ciento.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente Deportes & Programación de eventos, Showtime Networks Inc.

I’m not going to come up here and tell you all anything you don’t already know about Manny Pacquiao or Adrien Broner. These are two guys who have operated at the highest level of boxing for years. In Manny’s case, literally decades. But I will remind you of some things.

Manny Pacquiao is a Hall of Famer, sin duda alguna. He’s a boxing legend who’s generous, humble and soft-spoken outside of the ring. But most of all, he takes tough fights. El último 20 opponents Pacquiao has had have been current, future or former world champions.

Adrien Broner has faced nine world champions in 37 peleas profesionales. He’s obviously demonstrated himself as being an elite fighter. He’s flashy, flamboyant, sometimes outrageous, but he’s always unapologetically himself.

On Saturday night, everything changes. Pacquiao is no longer soft-spoken and Broner is no longer fun-loving and outgoing. They transform themselves into two of the most athletically gifted and ferocious warriors in our sport. Above all these two guys have heart, which is the rarest thing in this sport.

Between the two of them, they’ve won titles in 12 divisiones de peso. That’s the third most of all-time, trailing just Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya.

We know this is an elite fight and these fighters are in elite company. But on Saturday night, none of that matters. It’s not a contest of who has the best resume. This is a high level contest with high stakes between two of the most talented and athletically gifted fighters in the sport today. A win in this fight catapults each of these men to bigger things. It doesn’t get any more significant than that.

RICHARD TORMENTA, President of Entertainment and Sports for MGM Resorts International

I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner, two of the sport’s best fighters, de regreso a Las Vegas y MGM Grand. Fans are always excited to watch these two fighters compete in the ring and we’re confident that Saturday’s event will kick off another exciting year of sports and entertainment programming for MGM Resorts.

I’m thankful to all of the people who have helped make this fight happen here in Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night for this sensational event.

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ACERCA DE PACQUIAO VS. Broner

Pacquiao vs. Broner está encabezado por el senador manny “Pacman” Pacquiao,único campeón del mundo de ocho divisiones del boxeo, poniendo fin a su pausa de dos años de un EE.UU.. ring de boxeo para defender su peso welter de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo Título mundial contra el ex campeón mundial de cuatro divisiones y atracción imperdible Adrián “El Problema” Sábado Broner, Enero 19 en el evento principal de un PPV de SHOWTIME®evento desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas.

El PPV comienza en 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT y contará con el campeón mundial en dos divisiones Badou Jack lucha contra el invicto contendiente mejor valorado Marcus Browne por la AMB Título interino de peso semipesado, el ex campeón mundial Rau'shee Warren tomando sobre el francés Nordine Oubaali por el vacante campeonato mundial de peso gallo del CMB y el invicto campeón interino de peso pluma de la AMB, Jhack Tepora, defendiendo contra ex campeón mundial Hugo Ruiz.

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Manny Pacquiao will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring to defend his WBA Welterweight World Title against must-see attraction Adrien Broner this Saturday in the first marquee boxing event of 2019.

TODO ACCESO DIARIO delivers the same intimate access and signature storytelling as the network’s Emmy Award-winningALL ACCESS series. New installments ofTODO ACCESO DIARIO: PACQUIAO VS. Broner will publish each day on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms leading into Saturday’s SHOWTIME PPV® from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.