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LFA RETURNS TO BRANSON, MISSOURI WITH A WELTERWEIGHT WAR: LFA 42 – KRANTZ vs. KAYNE

MAIN EVENT:
FORMER LFA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION
DERRICK KRANTZ
vs.
Knockout ARTISTA
KASSIUS KAYNE
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
Venres, JUNE 8th En directo na TV AXS
BRANSON CONVENTION CENTER in BRANSON, MISSOURI
Tickets are on sale NOW through CageTix.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Legado Combate Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will feature a welterweight war at the top of LFA 42 when the promotion returns to The Ozarks in June.

 

 

 

O principal evento do LFA 42 will feature a welterweight war between former LFA welterweight champion DerrickD-RockKrantz and knockout artist KassiusKillaKayne. LFA 42 – Krantz vs. Kayne takes place Friday, June 8th at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, Missouri. Todo o card principal será transmitido en directo en todo o país e na TV AXS en 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

I am excited to bring the LFA back to Missouri in June,” stated Soares. “RFA hosted four shows across the state and we returned last year as LFA. Missouri has some of the best fans and MMA talent in the country. Derrick Krantz won the inaugural LFA welterweight title. He is on a path to reclaim his crown. Standing in his way is Kassius Kayne, who is one of the most exciting fighters on our roster.

 

 

 

Tickets for LFA 42 – Krantz vs. Kayne are available for purchase NOW at CageTix.com.

 

 

 

Krantz (21-10) captured the inaugural LFA welterweight championship twelve months ago with a performance that is considered the magnum opus of his impressive MMA career. The powerhouse from Texas is always itching for a good old-fashioned fist fight and unloaded his formidable fistolas on Ben Neumann in the main event of LFA 12 to capture his second world title. Two years earlier, Krantz accomplished a nearly identical feat against UFC vet Brock Larson to win the Legacy FC welterweight title. Krantz lost his LFA title via Split Decision in a closely contested bout with former University of Nebraska wrestling standout James Nakashima at LFA 23, but he bounced back with a dominant win over longtime Legacy FC vet Artenas Young in March. The 30-year-old former champ now has his sights set on another fighter who has made a name for himself in Nebraska. That would be the man known asKilla Kayne”.

 

 

 

Kayne (12-4) is one of the most exciting fighters to hail from the “Estado Cornhusker” of Nebraska. That is where the proud Nebraskan knocked out highly-touted Hawaiian prospect Maki Pitolo seventeen months ago to win a regional title in his hometown of Omaha. Since that notable night in his career, “Killa Kaynehas taken his talents to the LFA Octagon. The two-time RFA vet made his LFA debut in his home state this past October at LFA 25. He stopped fellow RFA vet Jordon Larson via TKO in a showdown between two of the Midwest’s most popular fighters. Kayne continued his winning ways just two weeks ago, when he scored a quick TKO win over Ivey Nixon in a local show. Now he returns to the LFA Octagon to battle a former LFA champion at a neutral location. Branson, Missouri is the midway point between Kayne’s hometown of Omaha, Nebraska and Krantz’s hometown of Marshall, Texas.

 

 

 

Actualmente Anunciado card principal (Televisado pola TV AXS en 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT):

 

 

 

Main Event | Welterweight Bout (170 lb)

Derrick Krantz (21-10) vs. Kassius Kayne (12-4)

 

 

 

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)

Jaleel Willis (8-1) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (5-1)

 

 

 

flyweight Bout (125 lb)

Charles Johnson (6-1) vs. Andrew Kimzey (3-1)

 

 

 

Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)

Erick Murray (3-0) vs. Julius Anglickas (2-1)

 

 

 

Leve Bout (155 lb)

Lucas Clay (3-0) vs. Mike Breeden (4-0)

 

 

 

En setembro 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) a partir de xaneiro 2017. RFA e Legacy FC lanzaron as carreiras de máis de 130 deportistas que alcanzaron o auxe do MMA por competir no UFC.

 

 

 

LFA 42 will be the second LFA event to take place in the state of Missouri. RFA visited theShow Me Statefour times before the merger. Further information about LFA 42 será anunciado en breve. Todo card principal do LFA 42 será transmitido en directo en todo o país e na TV AXS en 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

Por favor visite LFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Legado Combate Alliance. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Carlos Ocampo Dallas Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

Welterweight World Champion Makes Homecoming Defense at

Dallas Cowboys Facility Saturday, Xuño 16 Against

Unbeaten Mandatory Challenger

Live on SHOWTIME at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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FRISCO, TEXAS (Maio 2, 2018) – Welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. received a championswelcome in his hometown Wednesday at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters at a press conference to discuss his homecoming defense Saturday, Xuño 16 live on SHOWTIME against unbeaten Carlos Ocampo at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Spence and Ocampo were welcomed with personalized Dallas Cowboys jerseys and an appearance from Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at The Star as Spence prepares to make his first hometown world title defense. He last fought in Dallas in November 2015 but will now have a chance to excite his hometown fans in the first boxing event to take place inside Ford Center.

 

 

 

Os ingresos para o evento, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Man Down Promotions, ponse á venda o venres, Maio 4 en 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at www.SeatGeek.com.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday from the Dallas Cowboys Headquarters Atrium Interview Room at the Star:

 

Errol Spence JR.

 

 

 

“Esta é unha grande oportunidade para min. This has been a lifelong dream of mine. I can’t wait to fight in front of my hometown fans that have been rooting for me since the amateurs. It’s great to bring this event to Ford Center. I’m happy to defend my title against a great contender like Ocampo and I hope everyone comes out and supports their champion.

 

 

 

I don’t think there’s any extra pressure fighting in my hometown. It’s just added motivation. Real pressure was fighting against 30,000 fans in the champion’s hometown for my first title against Kell Brook. This is me fighting in front of people who love me and who have seen me grow up as a boxer. I can’t wait to put on a show for them.

 

 

 

Everybody poses a challenge in the ring. Ocampo is tough. He’s young and this is something he’s been fighting for his whole life. Sei que está chegando a loitar. Mexican fighters have a great tradition. They come to fight and they don’t back down. I know he’s going to give it his all and that gets me motivated.

 

 

 

My motto is ‘Man Downand I have to live up to it. I don’t go in looking for the knockout, but I let it happen naturally. I let it come to me and we’re definitely going to let it happen on fight night.

 

 

 

I feel like I’ve definitely earned this hometown fight. To go to another country and fight a champion in his hometown, and to win the belt, I think I deserve to defend my belt in front of my fans.

 

 

 

It’s going to be a great feeling being at this venue on fight night. When I was a kid, I thought I was going to be playing for the Cowboys. So this is just going to be a wonderful opportunity. I’ve already talked to a lot of Cowboys players who are excited to come see me fight.

 

 

 

I do believe I’m the best welterweight in boxing right now. I’ve been trying to prove it for a long time. I’m never looking past anyone, but I’d love to fight Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter and when he’s back, Keith Thurman. I’m ready to fight the best in the division and prove I reign supreme over all of them.

 

CARLOS OCAMPO

 

 

 

I know that this is a great opportunity to be fighting here in Spence’s hometown. That’s a plus for me and it motivates me. I’m going to be ready to fight for 12 rounds.

 

 

 

It’s supposed to be tough with the crowd against me and I know I’m the underdog, but my mind is only on the fight. I’m just fighting one man, not a whole crowd. I know that I have what it takes.

 

 

 

Spence is a very smart and tough fighter, but he doesn’t scare me. I’ve been working for this for too long and I will be 100 percent ready to win.

 

 

 

I’ve had a very tough preparation and a very long camp. We’ve been sparring southpaws to prepare and so far everything has been smooth.

 

 

 

Being here I am even more excited and more motivated to push hard these last weeks of training camp and come into this fight at my absolute best.

 

 

 

I have been the underdog before and I’m prepared to once again overcome that. I’m not worried about what anybody else thinks of me or this fight. My mind is only on winning and being prepared to do whatever I have to.

 

 

 

He can talk about knocking me out all he wants but I’m here too and I’m ready to knock him out on June 16.

 

Derrick James, Formador de Spence

 

 

 

Being at home, this fight is going to be about Errol keeping his focus and staying task. He’s always been able to do that. He’s motivated and driven. He’s the guy that you have to drag away from the gym.

 

 

 

I never looked ahead to moments like this with Errol, from the beginning we just grinded away day by day. I was focused on enhancing his skillset and that’s what we’re still doing to this day.

 

 

 

I’m able to keep my feelings bottled up until after a fight, because being at home there can be a lot of distractions. But of course, this event being here in Dallas is phenomenal. I’m most excited that my two daughters will be able to come to the fight.

 

 

 

Errol has been training extremely hard like he always does. On the first day of sparring he did 15 con roldas [WBC 154-pound champion] Jermell Charlo and [unbeaten light heavyweight] Adrian Taylor.

 

 

 

The two of us just have to stay focused and everything comes naturally. It’s going to be a great show for this city and a great night for Errol.

 

STEPHEN Espinoza, Presidente, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks, Inc.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME is the home of the biggest fights and brightest stars in boxing, so we are particularly thrilled to be here at the home of the best professional franchise in sports, the Dallas Cowboys. We’re proud to be bringing the first boxing event ever inside of the Ford Center and we can’t wait to show off these facilities on SHOWTIME in June.

 

 

 

This is the first world title fight in Dallas in quite some time and I can’t think of anyone better to bring that here with than Errol Spence Jr. It’s fitting that the NFL Draft was here last week, because I think that if boxing had a draft, there’s a good argument Errol Spence Jr. would be the number one pick. He’s top pound-for-pound champion, he’s a popular draw and he’s in boxing’s most talent-rich division. He has the ‘Trainer of the Yearin his corner and has won 10 straight fights by knockout, from contender to champion. That is the sign of a truly great fighter.

 

 

 

The great thing about boxing and for Carlos Ocampo, is that none of those accolades matter on June 16. Rankings, opinions and belts don’t matter. It’s just two guys in a ring and only one man will win. He’s spent his whole life working for this opportunity and I believe that will make this an exciting event.

 

 

 

As a Texas-native, I know that Dallas is a football town, it’s a good town for all sports but at its heart, Dallas is a football town. But I have great confidence that on June 16, Dallas will be a great boxing town as well.

 

TOM BROWN, Presidente da TGB Promocións

 

 

 

 

With IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. making his homecoming debut at this great venue, the Headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, I know that this is going to be a hot ticket and one you’ll want to purchase right way.

 

 

 

A lot of hard work went into getting this event together at this great venue and we’re thrilled to be working with the team here at Ford Center to bring it to the fight fans of this city.

 

 

 

Errol Spence is one of most talked about fighters in the sport. Many consider him the best welterweight and perhaps the best fighter in the world. He’s also made it known that he’s willing to prove that and fight the best in the division. But he can’t afford to look past this young undefeated challenger from Mexico, in Carlos Ocampo. He’s fought his whole life for this opportunity and is here to make the most of it. It’s going to be a great night and a great homecoming for Errol Spence Jr. on June 16.

 

STEPHEN JONES, Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Cowboys

 

 

 

These are two really special young men on this stage and this is the kind of event that we had in mind when we opened The Star. To be able to have great athletes like these as part of unique events at The Star is something we’re very excited about.

 

 

 

We like to create versatility for this venue and we want to bring all types of sporting events here. This doesn’t happen without the city of Frisco and the Frisco independent school district. We’re also honored to partner with TGB Promotions and Premier Boxing Champions for this groundbreaking announcement.

 

 

 

It’s known how energetic the sport of boxing is, but to be able to host Errol Spence Jr. and have him represent our city will be an unforgettable experience for all. Carlos Ocampo is a quality opponent who is also unbeaten. I admire both of you men and I look forward to watching you on June 16.

 

Errol Spence JR. MAKES CHAMPIONSHIP HOMECOMING AT DALLAS COWBOYS FACILITY

Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. To Defend Title Against Mandatory Challenger Carlos Ocampo Saturday, Xuño 16 Live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

 

Entradas á venda o venres, Maio 4 en 10 a.m. CT

 

FRISCO, TX (Abril 30, 2018) – Undefeated welterweight champion Errol “A Verdade” Spence Jr. will defend his IBF world title in a Dallas homecoming Saturday, June 16live on SHOWTIME at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco against unbeaten mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo nun evento presentado por Premier Boxing Champions. It will be the first boxing event inside Ford Center and Spence’s first hometown fight as world champion.

 

 

 

Spence, who will attempt to make the second defense of the world title he won last May from Kell Brook, combines explosive power with sublime boxing skill. In his last four fights, Spence has begun to assert himself as the best boxer in the deep and talented 147-pound weight division. Hoxe, Spence is rated in the top-10 on boxing’s coveted pound-for-pound list. Ocampo, who had a highly rated amateur career in Mexico, is also undefeated but will be facing his toughest challenge to date as a professional in his first world title fight.

 

 

 

Os ingresos para o evento, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Man Down Promotions, ponse á venda o venres, Maio 4 en 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at www.SeatGeek.com.

 

 

 

“Errol Spence, JR. has emerged as one of the most exciting champions in the sport today with a combination of skills that he has crafted into a fan-friendly style,” dixo Tom Brown, Presidente da TGB Promocións. “This is an opportunity for Errol to defend his title before the fans in his hometown at Ford Center at The Star and to continue to demonstrate why he is the top man in the 147-pound division. Carlos Ocampo, a young hungry contender, will certainly bring his A-game and that will bring out the best in Errol. It promises to be an entertaining show for boxing fans.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME has become home to the biggest stars in boxing and Errol Spence is one of its brightest,” dixo Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sports and Event Programming for SHOWTIME. “Spence made an emphatic statement one year ago when he traveled to Sheffield, England to wrest the title from the champion on his home turf. Agora, a young and talented Carlos Ocampo has an opportunity to do the same. We are proud to team up with the Dallas Cowboys, Ford Center, TGB Promotions and Premier Boxing Champions to deliver yet another of boxing’s must-see, marquee events.

 

 

 

It’s known how energetic and exciting the sport of boxing is, but to be able to host IBF World Champion Errol Spence Jr. here at The Star to represent our city, and his home town, will be an unforgettable experience for all,” said Dallas Cowboys Chief Operating Officer Stephen Jones.

 

 

 

Spence (23-0, 20 Kos) returned home with the welterweight title last May after defeating champion Kell Brook in Brook’s hometown of Sheffield, Inglaterra. The 28-year-old southpaw from Desoto, Texas made his first defense against former two-division champion Lamont Peterson, stopping him via seventh round technical knockout on Jan. 20 en Brooklyn.

 

 

 

A 2012 U.S. Olympian at the London Games, Spence has knocked out 10 straight opponents to climb the ranks of the division. In the wake of Floyd Mayweather’s retirement from boxing, four of the top-five ranked welterweights-Danny Garcia of Philadelphia, Shawn Porter of Las Vegas, Keith Thurman of Clearwater, Fla., and Spence-are all vying for the top spot in one of history’s most popular weight classes.

 

 

 

I’m honored to be fighting in Dallas before my hometown fans and the people who have supported me from the beginning,” said Spence, who last fought in Dallas in 2015, a knockout victory over Alejandro Barrera. “This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now. It’s going to be great to fight at The Star, and because I’m a big Dallas Cowboys fan, I’m looking forward to fighting on the campus of Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.

 

 

 

I believe that I’m the number one fighter in the welterweight division and I’ll step into the ring on June 16 with that feeling. I’m going to draw from the energy of my fans. I’ve studied some of Ocampo and I can tell he likes to box but he’s willing to get into a fight. I know how he feels going into someone else’s hometown for his first shot at the title. This is his big opportunity and it’s going to make this a great event.

 

 

 

The 22-year-old Ocampo (22-0, 13 Kos) will be taking a major step forward in his career with this mandatory title challenge against Spence. Ocampo, de Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico will be making his U.S. debut and fighting professionally outside of Mexico for the first time. Ocampo is a two-time silver medalist at the Mexican Olympiad, an amateur national championship tournament. His holds significant professional victories over former world title challengers Jorge Paez, JR. and Charlie Navarro while he most recently scored a seventh round stoppage of Dario Ferman in November.

 

 

 

I’m training very hard for my fight against Errol Spence Jr.,said Ocampo. “This is the opportunity that I’ve worked my whole life to get and I’m coming to take Spence’s belt on June 16. I will give the fans a very exciting fight and show once again what Mexican fighters are made of.

About The Star

 

 

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco and Frisco ISD, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD football games and other events; Cowboys Fit, un 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; and Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; The Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, un 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine set to open in 2018; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options. For more information on The Star, visita: http://thestarinfrisco.com.

 

 

 

 

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Josesito Lopez Defeats Miguel Cruz by Unanimous Decision in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday Night from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas

Former World Champion Anthony Dirrell Drops Abraham Han on His Way to Unanimous Decision Victory

&

Claudio Marrero Scores Sensational First Round Knockout Over

Previously Unbeaten Jorge Lara

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Premier Boxeo League

PASO, TX. (Abril 28, 2018) – Rugged veteran contender Josesito López (36-7, 19 Kos) won a unanimous decision over Miguel Cruz (17-1, 11 Kos)in a welterweight attraction that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

 

 

 

 

I beat a great undefeated fighter tonight and I was able to out class him,” dixo López. “I have some boxing ability clearly. I used my skills tonight. I felt that I dominated the pace, out worked him and I never let him do anything that hurt me.

 

 

 

 

Josesito was stronger than I thought,” said Cruz. “I took a little too long to get off and get going and it cost me.

 

 

 

 

The action began to heat up in round three as Lopez broke through and began landing flush on Cruz to the head. Lopez controlled the action against Cruz on the ropes and when the real estate shifted to the middle of the ring.

 

 

 

 

Cruz, who stated before the fight that attacking the body would be key, was twice deducted points by referee Rafael Ramos for low blows, once in round five and again in round six. This forced Cruz to abandon his predominant strategy.

 

 

 

 

I didn’t agree with the calls on the low blows,” said Cruz. “I didn’t get a chance to work the body like I wanted. That was the plan coming in. They took it away from me.

 

 

 

 

This is just another step in my journey. I didn’t get hurt or anything. I just need to get better in the gym and keep working combinations. I just have to get better.

 

 

 

 

Under the guidance of renowned trainer Robert Garcia, Lopez boxed effectively and worked through the body attack and low blows to consistently win rounds and keep Cruz’s offense mostly at bay. Despois 10 rounds, judges ruled in favor of Lopez by scores of 98-90 e 99-89 dúas veces.

 

 

 

 

I think the biggest difference has been Robert Garcia in my corner,” dixo López. “He has me living a healthier lifestyle and that played a big part in my victory. I have an elite trainer who is training me like an elite fighter. I was one step behind in the past, but now I think I’ve made up that distance and then some.

 

 

 

 

Welterweight has a lot of good fighters, but I know I can compete with them. I’m a fan-friendly fighter who’s always going to leave it all in the ring.

 

 

 

 

The co-main event saw former world champion Anthony Dirrell (32-1, 24 Kos) drop El Paso’s Abraham Han (26-4, 16 Kos) on his way to a unanimous decision in their 10-round super middleweight contest.

 

 

 

 

 

I thought I did well tonight boxing him for 10 rounds,” Dixo Dirrell. “I didn’t think I lost a round. Two of the judges thought so but I can’t do anything about that. Eu fixen o que tiña que facer.

 

 

 

 

Han has an incredible chin. He took everything I gave him. I even went to the body and gave it to him there. I was trying to go the body until the end but he still stood up. All I could do was keep pressuring him and get the victory.

 

 

 

 

Greeted by a chorus of boos upon entering the ring, Dirrell sent the hometown fighter to the canvas with a right hand to the head late in round one as the bell rang. Han tried to use his movement, switching stances and tying Dirrell up to frustrate his opponent, and had some success as the two men wrestled each other to the canvas in the waning moments of round four and continued to push and shove on the ground until they were broken up by referee Laurence and sent to their corners.

 

 

 

 

Han was able to occasionally land clean punches, but nothing that ever disrupted the attack from Dirrell, who was too consistent and sharp with his power punches. Han believed that his lack of an effective jab hurt him in this fight.

 

 

 

 

I wasn’t happy with my performance,” said Han. “I couldn’t get my jab going at all. If I had been more effective with that I think I would have been able to win more rounds.

 

 

 

 

Despois 10 roldas de acción, all three judges score the bout in favor of Dirrell by scores of 100-89 e 99-90 dúas veces. Dirrell, a former titleholder at 168-pounds vowed that he plans to fight one more time, for a world title.

 

 

 

 

The champions at 168-pounds better look out,” Dixo Dirrell. “It’s going to be my last fight but I’m hungry to win another title.

 

 

 

 

The opening bout of the telecast saw exciting featherweight contender Claudio Marrero (23-2, 16 Kos) deliver a stunning one punch knockout of Jorge Lara (29-1-2, 21 Kos) in the first round of their featherweight bout.

 

 

 

 

I knew he would be aggressive and we worked very hard in training camp to achieve this,” dixo Marrero. “I saw my opportunity and I knew that it was over once I connected.

 

 

 

I just got caught with a great punch,” Dixo Lara. “I wanted to be aggressive and give the fans a great show. It didn’t go my way. I’ll be back and I’ll be better. I’m going to get back to work and keep pushing toward my goals.

 

 

 

Lara charged forward in the opening seconds, but was caught by a perfect left hook from Marrero during one of the early exchanges in the fight and was sent to the canvas. While he tried to get to his feet, he was clearly hurt as referee Rocky Burke halted the bout 33 seconds into the opening round.

 

 

 

 

This was a message to the whole division,” dixo Marrero. “I’m a championship-caliber fighter and I showed it again tonight. I’m ready to take on every champion out there. I want the best challenges and I proved tonight that I’m able to beat anyone. I have all the skills and I can’t wait to show them off against the best.

 

 

 

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Premier Boxing Champions en FOX & FOX Deportes Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

Josesito Lopez vs. Miguel Cruz, Anthony Dirrell vs. Abraham Han & Jorge Lara vs. Claudio Marrero Tripleheader Sábado, Abril 28 Live on FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas
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PASO, TX. (Abril 25, 2018) – Rugged veteran Josesito López e invicto Miguel Cruz faced-off Thursday and discussed their upcoming showdown Saturday, Abril 28 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

 

 

 

Also squaring-off Thursday and competing in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action that begins at 8:30 p.m. E / 5:30 p.m. PT were former world champion Anthony Dirrell and El Paso’s Abraham Han, who meet in a 10 round super middleweight clash, and featherweight brawlers Jorge Lara e Claudio Marrero, who compete in a 10 loita rolda.

 

 

 

Entradas para o espectáculo, que é promovido pola TGB Promocións, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Don Haskins Center:

 

Josesito LOPEZ

 

 

 

I’m well prepared for this fight, I’ve had a great camp with Robert Garcia. I have a tough unbeaten opponent who’s really good. I just have to prove I’m better on Saturday night.

 

 

 

I’m so excited to be finally fighting in Texas and I’ve gotten so much love and support already from this city. I can’t wait to give these fans a show.

 

 

 

This is the kind of fight that I can really display my skills. I’m going to show everyone the same heart that I always do, combined with some skills that Robert Garcia has helped get.

 

 

 

I’m going to be prepared for anything on Saturday. Cruz is unbeaten and that brings its own kind of mentality. I know I have what it takes to conquer this challenge and fight the best in the division.

 

 

 

This is going to be a textbook Josesito Lopez performance. I’m going to fight my hardest from bell to bell and take this victory home with me.

 

MIGUEL CRUZ

 

 

 

El Paso has been great to me and I’ve really enjoyed my time here. I’m in this city to fight. I’m here to come and prove myself in this welterweight division.

 

 

 

I have respect for what Josesito’s done in the game, but at the end of the day, this is the premier division in boxing. I feel I’m one of the best guys at 147 and I’ll be here for a while. I’m going to be a force.

 

 

 

I know Josesito is bringing the fight and I promise you I’m bringing it as well. I will come out on top. This is a can’t miss fight for sure.

 

 

 

I have to be smart and execute my game plan round after round. My jab will be key and if I can use that and wear him down to the body, I think I’ll have a great chance to stop him.

 

 

 

I know what it takes to win at this level now. I’ve gotten better each fight and I think my time is now. People are going to know my name after Saturday night.

 

ANTHONY Dirrell

 

 

 

I plan on going in there and getting the victory. I know Han is a great fighter who will bring the best out of me. That’s what I need right now.

 

 

 

Come Saturday it’s going to be just another fight for me. I take everybody seriously. I know that anything can happen in that ring. I prepared well for this fight and I’m ready to get the win.

 

 

 

Everyone knows that I’m a championship-caliber fighter and I’ll prove it again on Saturday. Despois desa loita, I’m ready to take on any of the super middleweight champions. I’ll beat any of them.

 

 

 

I’m the best fighter that he’s ever going to fight and he will see that on Saturday. I’m going to leave no doubt.

 

ABRAHAM HAN

 

 

 

I’ve fought in many other people’s backyards so being able to fight here in my hometown is amazing. I turn it up to a different level here. The crowd will give me a big boost in energy and it’s going to help me get the win.

 

 

 

I hope the sports fans of El Paso come out and watch me put on a great performance. I know the type of challenge I have in front of me, but I also know that I have the skills to pull this off.

 

 

 

 

This is a great opportunity to show people outside of El Paso what kind of fighter I really am. I have a lot of experience and I’ve fought all over, but I don’t know if I’ve ever been more prepared for a fight.

 

 

 

Anthony Dirrell is a great champion but I’m a champion of this city. This is my chance to take down a big name and move to the next level of the sport.

 

JORGE Lara

 

 

 

I’m going to leave the ring Saturday night with my hand raised. I’ve had a wonderful training camp and I prepared perfectly for this fight. It will show on fight night.

 

 

 

Marrero better be ready, because I’m going to come at him and look for the kill early. I want to make a statement and I’ll go through him to make it.

 

 

 

I’m very focused and ready to take home this win on Saturday night. The fans are going to love my style and the heart that I fight with.

 

CLAUDIO MARRERO

 

 

 

I hope that Jorge Lara is ready to fight on Saturday night. This is going to be a battle and I know that we’ll both leave everything in the ring.

 

 

 

I prepared well for this fight because I know that everything is on the line for me. I have to be victorious so I can go on and get where I want to in boxing.

 

 

 

I’m more skilled and more experienced than anyone that Lara has faced and on Saturday night I’m going to give him lots of problems.

 

 

 

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Premier Boxing Champions en FOX & FOX Deportes El Paso Media Workout Quotes & Fotos

Josesito Lopez vs. Miguel Cruz, Anthony Dirrell vs. Abraham Han & Jorge Lara vs. Claudio Marrero Tripleheader Sábado, Abril 28 Live on FOX & FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas
Prema AQUI for Photos from Ruben Ramirez

PASO, TX. (Abril 25, 2018) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes card, encabezado polo Josesito López batalhando Miguel Cruz en acción welterweight, participated in a media workout Wednesday in El Paso before they step into the ring at Don Haskins Center.

 

 

 

Also participating in the workout was former world champion Anthony Dirrell and El Paso’s Abraham Han, who meet in a 10 round super middleweight clash, and featherweight brawlers Jorge Lara e Claudio Marrero, who compete in a 10 loita rolda.

 

 

 

Entradas para o espectáculo, que é promovido pola TGB Promocións, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Wolves Den Gym in El Paso:

 

Josesito LOPEZ

 

 

 

Having Robert Garcia in my corner has given me the training and preparation of an elite fighter. It’s a big difference. He’s one of the best trainers in the world and I’m going to help show that on Saturday.

 

 

 

I’ve been training with Robert for quite some time now. I’ve been getting sharp working with other elite fighters in the gym. It’s kept me on my toes and that’s what I needed.

 

 

 

Cruz is tough, he’s undefeated and he comes focused to win. He’s a good fighter but I’m here this week to prove that I’m a better fighter.

 

 

 

Experience will definitely play a big part. But I also don’t think he’s faced anyone with the skills I have. All of my losses are to great fighters. I feel like I’ve taken a big step forward here.

 

 

 

It feels great to be headlining in El Paso on FOX and FOX Deportes. I bring exciting fights and I’m always in wars. Saturday will be no different.

 

 

 

I’m really excited to finally be fighting in Texas, it’s something I’ve looked for and asked about for many years. Texas holds a big piece of my heart and I’m ready to give the fans here a show on Saturday.

 

MIGUEL CRUZ

 

 

 

This was an excellent training camp. It was a hard camp. It was extensive but I got through it and it has me feeling very prepared. It was absolutely the most strenuous camp I’ve had. I always train hard, but this one in particular, I had extra motivation.

 

 

 

To get the win I need to use my jab and work the body. There are more aspects of it, but those two things are essential for me winning this fight.

 

 

 

I’ve fought a lot of good, mozo, strong fighters recently. Past a certain level you learn that you can’t just knock everybody out. You learn to weather the storm and use your energy more efficiently. I’ve learned a lot about myself as a fighter.

 

 

 

Josesito throws looping punches. That’s tough because it’s a bit unconventional. He throws looping punches that can take away your equilibrium. He’s got a lot of experience and that’s definitely a major factor in what I’ve been preparing for.

 

 

 

It feels great to be on this stage, but at the same time I know I earned my spot to be here. I remember watching Josesito fighting in 2011 on the Mayweather vs. Ortiz undercard and I knew right then that I was going to be in the ring with these guys.

 

ANTHONY Dirrell

 

 

 

I had a great, eight-week long training camp with great sparring. I feel good and I’m ready to fight for sure.

 

 

 

I know that Han is a warrior. He’s rugged and that’s why I chose to fight him here in his backyard. I know that he’s going to bring a fight for me.

 

 

 

It’s just going to be me and him in the ring. The audience can’t help him. All his fans can’t help him. Coaches can only help him between rounds. I’m going to block everything else out and just focus on him.

 

 

 

I just need to stick to what we worked on in training camp. We have to implement those strategies and you’ll see it come Saturday night.

 

 

 

I’m a better, stronger and wiser fighter these days. I’ve been through a lot to stay in world title contention. Everybody knows how badly I want my title back. O Sábado, everyone will see that I’m a champion. I’m ready for anyone with a belt.

 

ABRAHAM HAN

 

 

 

I’m so happy to be fighting at home on this big stage. In many ways this is a dream come true and something that’s been a long time coming. I can’t wait to perform in front of my people.

 

 

 

I know I’m the underdog versus Dirrell but that doesn’t bother me at all. I always train to be better than anyone expects me to be. This fight will be no difference.

 

 

 

This is a big fight for me and I’ve been training so hard to put on a great show for my hometown fans. This is a great fight town and I’m going to give the fans something to cheer about.

 

JORGE Lara

 

 

 

I’m so excited to get in the ring. I’m still eating right now leading up to the weigh-in and I feel ready to go. I’m eager to step into the ring.

 

 

 

I’m not worried about Claudio Marrero. I’m just staying loose and focused on what I have to do. Marrero has to focus on me because he’s never fought a guy like me. I’m going to stay loose and bring the fight to him.

 

 

 

The world title is my destiny. This is one shot closer to a world title. I’m highly ranked but the champions don’t want to give me a chance. So I will have to fight my way there.

 

 

 

I’m like a dog going after a bone in the ring. Só quero loitar. I’m here to take the fight right to him.

 

CLAUDIO MARRERO

 

 

 

It was a very hard training camp like always. I take it very seriously and I’m ready for this fight on Saturday night.

 

 

 

I know I’m facing a tough Mexican fighter who will leave it all in the ring. We worked very hard on a plan for him.

 

 

 

He must be mistaken if he thinks I’ve never seen a fighter like him before. It’s the other way around. He’ll definitely know what level I’m on after Saturday night.

 

 

 

My style is to both come forward, but have the ability to move backward. It’s all about what the fight dictates and what my corner wants.

 

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Super Welterweight Contender Erickson Lubin Battles Mexico’s Oscar Cortes in Undercard Attraction Saturday, Abril 28 from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas

Welterweight Showdown Between Ryan Karl & Kevin Watts

Plus Prospect Miguel Flores Returns Against Raul Chirino As

Part of Exciting Night of Action Presented by

Premier Boxeo League

PASO, TX. (Abril 19, 2018) – Exciting 154-pound contender Erickson Lubin will return to the ring to take on Mexico’s Oscar Cortes in a 10-round showdown that highlights undercard action on Saturday, Abril 28 the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

 

 

 

a abril 28 event is headlined by a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes card that features Josesito López in a welterweight contest against unbeaten Miguel Cruz. Cobertura televisada comeza en 8:30 p.m. E / 5:30 p.m. PT and will also see former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell take on El Paso’s Abraham Han plus unbeaten Mexican featherweight contender Jorge Lara clashing with Dominican brawler Claudio Marrero.

 

 

 

Entradas para o espectáculo, que é promovido pola TGB Promocións, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

Also stepping into the ring will be once-beaten Ryan Karl (15-1, 9 Kos), que afronta Kevin Watts (11-2, 4 Kos) nun ataque welterweight, and super featherweight prospect Miguel Flores (21-2, 9 Kos), who will take on Miami’s Raul Chirino (12-7, 6 Kos) in an eight-round fight.

 

 

 

Rounding out the night of action will be a group of unbeaten prospects as Robert Rodriguez (1-0) competes in a four-round super flyweight matchup, Aaron Morales(1-0, 1 KO) steps in for four rounds of super bantamweight action, Alejandro Guerrero (7-0, 6 Kos) looks to remain unbeaten in a six-round super featherweight showdown and Leon Lawson III (3-0, 2 Kos) fights in a four-round super welterweight attraction.

 

 

 

O mozo de 22 anos Lubin (18-1, 13 Kos) will compete in action on April 28 in his first fight back since dropping his first world title challenge to Jermell Charlo last October. The former amateur star defeated Ivan Montero in a PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes fight in 2016 as he climbed up the super welterweight ranks. The Orlando-native will face the 24-year-old Cortes (26-3, 14 Kos), who has won three of his last four fights and lives and trains in Mexico.

 

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O contendente de peso welter Jamal James gaña a decisión maioritaria sobre Abel Ramos fronte á multitude da cidade natal o venres pola noite na Premier Boxing Champions en FS1 & Evento principal de FOX Deportes dende a Armería de Minneapolis

Edner Cherry vence a Dennis Galarza por decisión unánime

Enfrentamento lixeiro de ida e volta

&

Chris Colbert gaña Battle of Unbeaten Prospects por TKO Over

Austin Dulay despois de sete roldas

O prospecto invicto Sebastian Fondora detén a Veshawn Owens; O mellor prospecto Joey Spencer obtén a vitoria nocaut

Prema AQUI para Fotos de Brian Schroeder/Premier Boxing Champions

(Fotos que se engadirán en breve)

MINNEAPOLIS (Abril 14, 2018) – Contender peso welter Jamal James (23-1, 10 Kos) obtivo unha dura decisión maioritaria Abel Ramos (18-3-2, 13 Kos) ante a afección da súa cidade natal o venres pola noite no evento principal de Premier Boxeo League en FS1 e FOX Sports da Armería de Minneapolis.

 

 

 

“Séntese moi ben conseguir esta vitoria en Minneapolis diante de toda a miña xente aquí,” dixo James, “Ramos foi un duro rival que me deu un gran reto, pero puiden manter a compostura e darlle unha vitoria á afección.”

 

 

 

James usou o seu cadro de 6 pés 2 e alcanzou vantaxe para vencer a Ramos ao golpe na primeira rolda, pero foi recortado na segunda volta por un gancho de esquerda do partido Ramos que tiña ao favorito local en apuros temporais e á defensiva.

 

 

 

O nativo de Minneapolis puido recuperar a compostura e volver á ofensiva mentres botaba a man dereita detrás dun forte golpe xunto cun movemento que dificultaba a Ramos aterrar limpo.. Con todo, Ramos continuou cargando dianteiro, enfatizando os tiros ao corpo que frearon a James e permitíronlle gañar roldas.

 

 

 

“Tiven que cavar esta noite, pero creo que foi unha boa loita para min,” dixo James. “Vou seguir mellorando e espero ter a oportunidade de volver a amosar o meu talento na casa. Sei se sigo traballando, Vou ter a oportunidade de demostrarme contra os mellores que hai.”

 

 

 

James puido enviar felices aos seguidores da cidade natal 10 rounds, con xuíces dándolle a decisión maioritaria por decenas de 95-95 e 96-94 dúas veces.

 

 

 

A transmisión tamén contou cun animado choque lixeiro de 10 asaltos Edner Cherry (37-7-2, 19 Kos)gaña unha decisión estreita pero unánime Dennis Galarza(16-3, 9 Kos).

 

 

 

Galarza controlou a primeira acción co seu jab e unha poderosa man dereita que parecía ter a Cherry abraiada na primeira volta.. A súa vantaxe de lonxitude foi clave ata que Cherry puido establecer posición por dentro.

 

 

 

Cereixa comezou a lanzar varios disparos potentes sobre Galarza con ambas as mans no medio, apoiando a Galarza e quitándolle moita potencia aos seus tiros. Galarza tentou dar marcha atrás e encaixe máis a Cherry no tramo, pero non puido evitar a Cherry que se achegaba tantas veces como precisaba.

 

 

 

Despois 10 roldas os tres xuíces favoreceron o traballo de Cherry por decenas de 97-93 e 96-94 dúas veces.

 

 

 

Nunha batalla de perspectivas invictas, Chris Colbert (8-0, 2 Kos) anotou unha vitoria por TKO Austin Dulay (11-1, 8 Kos)despois de sete roldas de acción lixeira.

 

 

 

Colbert foi o primeiro en recibir o golpe dende o primeiro momento, aterrando as mans dereitas e limpas antes de desconcertar a Dulay cambiando á postura de zurdo. Colbert anotou un derribo na sexta rolda cun combo marcado por un potente disparo ao corpo. Despois dunha sétima xornada dominante, O árbitro Mark Nelson parou a pelexa tras comprobar a Dulay no seu córner.

 

 

 

A acción adicional viu unha perspectiva invicta de 6 pés 6 Sebastián “The Towering Inferno” Fondora (9-0, 5 Kos) parar previamente invicto Veshawn Owens (9-1, 9 Kos)en 2:27 da quinta rolda da súa loita de peso súper wélter e antigo destacado afeccionado de 17 anos. Joey Spencer (2-0, 2 Kos)entrega un TKO dominante 51 segundos na primeira volta en contra Ousmane Sylla (1–3-1, 1 KO) nun concurso de peso súper welter.

 

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Jamal James & Chris Colbert comenta os próximos enfrontamentos & máis

Cortesía de PremierBoxingChampions.com

Prema AQUI para a función en Jamal James

&

Prema AQUI para a función en Chris Colbert

PBC en FS1 & FOX Deportes Mañá, Abril 13 de The Armory en Minneapolis con cobertura que comeza ás 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Antes do de mañá Premier Boxeo League en FS1 e FOX Deportes evento que terá lugar na Armería de Minneapolis, consulte a continuación dúas historias destacadas, cortesía de PremierBoxingChampions.com, no aspirante de peso welter Jamal James e perspectiva invicta Chris Colbert.

 

 

 

O evento está encabezado por James entrar no ring da súa cidade natal para asumir Abel Ramos nun concurso de peso welter de 10 asaltos. Cobertura televisada comeza en 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT e características Colbert loitando contra un compañeiro invicto Austin Dulay nun oito redonda loita pluma.

 

 

 

Prema AQUI pola historia sobre Jamal James e AQUI para a historia sobre Colbert:

 

Jamal James quere brillar no combate de regreso a casa contra Abel Ramos

 

 

 

Os sons dun ximnasio de boxeo poden ser intimidantes. Hai un rítmico, cacofonía de bolsas de velocidade, e as bolsas pesadas e os traballos de guantes están realizando simultáneamente, e todo con autoridade vaga!

 

 

 

Pode chegar a un nivel tal que case non te oías falar. Imaxina que é Jamal James, de catro anos, e a marabilla que tivo cando a súa nai o levou ao ximnasio do Circle of Discipline no lado sur de Minneapolis., Minnesota.

 

 

 

A intimidación durou quizais un segundo. O seguinte que fixo o revoltoso James foi imitar aos loitadores que viu, botando as súas pequenas mans ás bolsas, metendo todo o brazo nunha luva. Vinte-cinco anos despois nese mesmo ximnasio, agora todos imitan a James.

 

 

 

Despois dun mar de vitorias afeccionadas e profesionais, baixo a dirección de Sankara Frazier, que foi tanto pai como adestrador, James (22-1, 10 Kos) será visto non só polo ximnasio Circle of Discipline, pero pola cidade de Minneapolis e a nación cando se enfronta a Abel Ramos (18-2-2, 13 Kos) nunha loita programada de peso welter de 10 asaltos o venres, Abril 13, no Minneapolis Armory nun Premier Boxing Champions en FS1 e FOX Deportes en directo (9PM ET/6PM PT).

 

 

 

Tamén aparecerá na tarxeta o veterano Edner Cherry contra Dennis Galarza nun evento co-principal lixeiro., e Austin Dulay enfrontándose a Chris Colbert nun enfrontamento de pesos superpluma invictos.

 

 

 

Para James, de 29 anos, esta será a primeira vez en cinco anos que o peso welter de 6 pés e 2 loita no seu terreo.. Foi unha longa viaxe para alguén que unha vez era un neno iniciado ao boxeo da man da súa nai.

 

 

 

“Jamal púxose ao boxeo, case inmediatamente,” Frazier recordou. “É algo gracioso, porque tiña un pouco de temperamento, igual que fixen cando comecei. Houbo unha vez un neno que tiña máis experiencia que Jamal, e Jamal saltou o neno, quitoulle a cabeza e intentou atragantar ao neno.

 

 

 

“Aínda nos rimos hoxe. Pero Jamal, nun primeiro momento, foi un puñado. Queixábase de facer certas cousas, e lembra, aínda era un neno. Diríalle que cortase ese chorro e non era tanto para aprender boxeo, pero para conseguir que Jamal entenda nesa idade de que se trataba a ética e a disciplina laboral. Case non podía levantar os brazos cando levaba as grandes luvas postas. Podes ver que Jamal adoraba estar no boxeo.”

 

 

 

James’ O obxectivo de crecer era ser un día olímpico. Aínda que o que tantas veces lles ocorre a outros loitadores adolescentes que veñen a través do sistema afeccionado nos Estados Unidos, James estaba desanimado. Necesitaba crecer no seu corpo, moi, xa que sempre foi alto para a súa categoría de peso.

 

 

 

“Tiven unha reunión con toda a tripulación, que tiven dende pequenos, cando eran adolescentes e díxenlles que podían ser moi bos,” Frazier recordou. “Fíxenlles que haberá un ou dous deles que seguirían e farían máis cousas. Díxenlles que o que lles levaría alí é disciplina e concentración.

 

 

 

“Só había uns poucos nenos que traballaban nesa parte, e un deles era Jamal. Xa ves con el. O meu é que non falo cos meus fillos nin cos profesionais da loita, pero o boxeo é algo que unha persoa ten que querer facer, e se o diñeiro vén con el, gran. O boxeo é un xogo difícil e hai que ser disciplinado e concentrado con el.”

 

 

 

James ten unha derrota profesional no seu rexistro, e é para o talentoso Yordenis Ugas en agosto 2016. James acababa de conseguir unha impresionante vitoria contra Wale Omotoso un mes antes.

 

 

 

“A derrota ante o Ugas tómome unha boa lección,” dixo James, cuxo rango 6-2 O cadro dificulta que calquera peso welter entre no seu jab. “Pensei que estaba en forma contra Ugas, e fun demasiado lento no gatillo e loitei contra a súa loita.

 

 

 

“Alí descubrín que tes que prepararte completamente para calquera loita que tomes. Tentei empurrar o sobre demasiado forte para aquel. Os meus reflexos non estaban alí. Direi que non pasaba por alto a Ugas, Direi que estaba demasiado confiado para esa loita, naquela hora. Non tiven perdas e sentíame ben consigo mesmo.”

 

 

 

Agora James está nun gran escenario: a súa casa. O renovado Minneapolis Armory é un lugar histórico que albergou case 100 cartas entre 1915-1973, incluíndo espectáculos encabezados por un dos maiores pesos welter de sempre – Sugar Ray Robinson.

 

 

 

“Sei que Abel Ramos é un duro loitador, e sei que virá e o traerá,” dixo James. “Non vén ao meu curro só para deitarse. Sei que vén loitar e acepto ese desafío. Se algún día vou ser campión do mundo, Vou ter que enfrontarme a rapaces así, e afrontar este tipo de presión.

 

 

 

“Vou asegurarme de que o outro se lembre do meu nome. A tormenta está chegando aquí mesmo na casa. Estou abrindo a porta para que estes rapaces veñen detrás de min.”

 

Do mesmo xeito que os maiores unha vez lle puxeran a porta.

 

Artigo escrito por Joseph Santoliquto

Confianza non falta no arsenal de Chris Colbert

 

 

Dúbida, din, é un privilexio dos que levan moito tempo. En 21, Chris Colbert aínda non gañou ese dereito. Con todo, a idade non pode facer nada para mitigar a súa arrogancia.

 

 

 

“No boxeo hai que estar concentrado, séguese humilde e estade preparado. Aínda estou traballando na parte humilde,” Chris Colbert ri.

 

 

 

O seu lixo pode ofender a algúns, pero é difícil manterse humilde cando o teu talento te fai sentir como Cassius Clay na Vila Olímpica.

 

 

 

“Son un 'luces, cámara, tipo de acción,” presume. “Encántanme as luces, Encántame a cámara, e definitivamente estou todo sobre esa acción.”

 

 

 

Colbert (7-0, 2 Kos) apoiou a súa bravata ata agora. O prospecto invicto do peso pluma fará o seu debut televisivo en FS1 e FOX Deportes contra Austin Dulay no Armory de Minneapolis., Minnesota o venres.

 

 

 

Algúns mirarán coa esperanza de que o neno seguro sexa derribado. Pero Colbert xa é un gañador, pase o que pase no futuro. A súa non é unha historia de quen o fixo do xeito correcto. É a historia de quen o fixo súa xeito.

 

 

 

Colbert naceu e creceu na dura zona de Flatbush de Brooklyn. El, súa nai, e nove irmáns vivían xuntos baixo un teito en constante cambio que incluía dous períodos no refuxio local.

 

 

 

“A miña familia realmente non estaba tan unida,” di Colbert. “Eu era o fillo do medio, o independente. Así, Sempre estiven só, saír e estar só na rúa.”

 

 

 

Colbert foi un bo estudante ao crecer. Pero cando rematou o ensino medio, pasaba a maior parte do seu tempo nas esquinas, onde o seu diminuto tamaño facíalle unha marca fácil.

 

 

 

“Non fuxen desas pelexas,” el recorda. “Supoño que en certo modo, Saquei as miñas frustracións aos demais a través da loita na rúa. Pero aí rematou. Nunca me arrestaron nin me atraparon con drogas e outras cousas. Sabía o que viña despois e non importaba o que pasase, Sempre pensei que o meu futuro sería brillante.”

 

 

 

Colbert probou o seu primeiro boxeo á idade 13, cando se enganchou na preparación da loita entre Floyd Mayweather e Shane Mosley.

 

 

 

“Vin cantos cartos gaña Floyd loitando e díxenme, "Loito nas rúas todos os días. Por que non me pagan por iso?'

 

 

 

O universo aceptou. Pouco despois, Colbert discutiu cun amigo. O amigo suxeriu que o instalasen no ring en Atlas Cops & Ximnasio de Boxeo Infantil. Atlas é un fito de Brooklyn, un centro de orientación para nenos do barrio iniciado polo oficial de policía xubilado de Nova York Pat Russo e o antigo adestrador de boxeo Teddy Atlas.

 

 

 

“Souben que estaba na casa en canto entrei,” di Colbert. “Seguín mirando arredor, vendo a cultura alí, e lembreime de ver a Mayweather no ximnasio. Achegueime a un adestrador e dixen, "Vou ser o mellor loitador que teñas neste ximnasio.’ El pensou que estaba a broma. Vin todos os días durante tres anos seguidos.

 

 

 

“Unha vez empecei a ir ao ximnasio, a miña vida era todo sobre boxeo. Eu ía á escola e non estaba concentrado, non facer o traballo. Pero díxenlle aos profesores, 'Estou ben. Vou ser boxeador.’ Todos me dixeron que non o ía conseguir.”

 

 

 

Colbert coñecería ao futuro adestrador e figura paterna Aureliano Sosa no Atlas. Foi Sosa quen o bautizou “Lil’ B-Hop.”

 

 

 

“Chamáronme así porque dixeron que loitei como Bernard Hopkins; a forma en que se burla da xente e todas esas cousas,” di Colbert. “Entón un día estou nunha rolda de prensa e alguén gritou o meu alcume. Hopkins deuse a volta pensando que o estaban chamando. Así nos coñecemos. Estivemos preto dende entón.”

 

 

 

Hopkins aconsella ao seu homónimo, compartindo información sobre o xogo e avisándoo das trampas por diante. “Lil B-Hop” mergullouse no boxeo, estudando Mayweather, Pernell Whitaker e Andre Ward para incorporar partes do seu estilo ao seu. Colbert posúe mans e pés rápidos, e está cómodo loitando contra ortodoxos ou zurdos. Só rexistrou dúas paradas, pero cre que iso cambiará unha vez que o adquira “forza do home adulto.”

 

 

 

Con todo, O novo amor de Colbert non alterou a fortuna na casa. Do mesmo xeito que os EE. Os nacionais estaban a piques de comezar, el e a súa familia foron desaloxados.

 

 

 

“Realmente estaba pasando por iso,” el di. “Como carallo, Nunca quixen que a xente coñecese o meu negocio. Así estou con todo. Sempre gardei as cousas para min. Estar de novo no refuxio, tentar prepararme para competir nunha pelexa foi unha das cousas máis difíciles polas que tiven que pasar.”

 

 

 

Colbert pasou a gañar iso 2015 Campionato nacionais. Converteuse no núm. 3-loitador clasificado a nivel nacional en 114 libras e núm. 1 en 123, gañando a oportunidade de clasificarse para os Xogos Olímpicos.

 

 

 

Pero “a política do xogo” e quizais o atractivo de gañar cartos convenceuno para converterse nun profesional 18. Parece que tomou a decisión correcta. En novembro pasado, loitou no seu primeiro oito asaltos, superando a Titus Williams nunha batalla de perspectivas invictas da Gran Mazá.

 

 

 

No papel, Dulay é o rival máis duro da súa carreira. Tras unha carreira afeccionada que incluíu máis 120 vitorias, o nativo de Tennessee é 11-0 con 8 KOs como profesional.

 

 

 

“Estas non son pelexas que me están dando,” di Colbert. “Isto é o que estou pedindo. Moitos destes campións do mundo viñeron tomando o camiño fácil. Serán 27-0 e non loitaron contra un loitador invicto. só estou 7-0 e estou ata o meu terceiro loitador invicto. E penso seguir eliminalos.”

 

 

 

Xunto a esta primeira loita encrucillada, a súa noiva de moito tempo está embarazada do seu primeiro fillo, un fillo. Colbert achégase tanto á loita como á crianza coa mesma confianza que o levou ata este punto.

 

 

 

“Despois de converterme en profesional, díxenlle aos meus profesores, 'Díxenvos a todos.’ Agora, Estou facendo isto para mellorarme, mellorar a miña comunidade e darlle ao meu fillo o tipo de vida que eu non tiña. Só estou esperando a miña quenda para brillar. Poderías odialo ou adoralo, pero pase o que pase, estade atentos.”

 

Artigo escrito por Kenneth Bouhairie

 

 

 

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Premier Boxing Champions en FOX & FOX Sports – Josesito Lopez vs. Miguel Cruz El Paso Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

 

PBC na FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Abril 28 from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas

Prema AQUI for Photos from Juan Yepez/TGB Promotions

PASO, TX (Abril 4, 2018) – Fighters competing on an exciting night of Premier Boxeo League en FOX and FOX Deportes hosted a press conference in El Paso, Texas Wednesday ahead of their respective showdowns on Saturday, April 28from the Don Haskins Center in El Paso.

 

 

 

 

In attendance Wednesday was former title challenger Josesito López and unbeaten welterweight Miguel Cruz, who meet in a 10-round bout, plus El Paso’s Abraham Han, who battles former champion Anthony Dirrell in a super middleweight contest, and unbeaten featherweight Jorge Lara, who faces exciting brawler Claudio Marreronun enfrontamento de peso pluma.

 

 

 

 

Entradas para o espectáculo, que é promovido pola TGB Promocións, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

 

Here is what the participants had to say Wednesday from the Wyndham El Paso Hotel:

 

Josesito LOPEZ

 

 

 

 

I feel really good physically and I’m excited for this fight. This is the kind of fight I’ve been looking for. I have a good undefeated opponent in front of me who’s coming to win. That motivates me.

 

 

 

 

I’m completely focused and I haven’t felt this good in a really long time. En abril 28 I’m going to give it my all and come out with this victory. I refuse to lose this fight.

 

 

 

 

It’s been a dream to fight in Texas and I’m so happy to be here in El Paso. I’m going to embrace this challenge and give the fans what they deserve.

 

 

 

 

I know that I have to be ready for anything and with Robert Garcia in my corner, there’s no doubt I’ll be prepared. Cruz is young and hungry but I just have to show why I’ve been competing at a high level for so long.

 

MIGUEL CRUZ

 

 

 

 

 

I’m very excited to be here in this fight. I have a lot of respect for what Josesito Lopez has done in this game. There’s no doubt he’s an accomplished fighter. I believe this is my time.

 

 

 

 

I’m going to leave everything in the ring to win this fight. That’s what I feel in my heart. I believe in my training. I’ve been working and working and I know what’s in front of me.

 

 

 

 

This isn’t going to be easy. It won’t be easy for me and it sure won’t be easy for him. Don’t miss this fight on April 28.

 

 

 

 

This is going to be a great show from top to bottom. I know the Mexican fans in El Paso will be out in full. It’s an honor to compete on this stage against a great competitor. I’m ready for the test.

 

ABRAHAM HAN

 

 

 

 

I’m fighting a former world champion at 168-pounds. Anthony Dirrell is a great fighter and I know that I’m going to have to avoid his power. I’m going to be quick and use all my skills.

 

 

 

 

This is going to be a great fight on April 28. I’m fighting in my hometown of El Paso, and I do not lose here. Something about this town turns me into a ‘super saiyan.

 

 

 

 

I’m going to be strong and when I get the opportunity, I’m looking to hurt Dirrell. This is a fight that can get me to a world title fight.

 

 

 

 

My sister, (IBF Featherweight World Champion) Jennifer Han, was the first women’s world champion from El Paso. I’m looking to become the first male world champion from here. El Paso needs to come out and support one of itsown on April 28. This is a great fight town and we have a chance to show everyone on fight night.

 

JORGE Lara

 

 

 

 

It’s an honor and a pleasure to be here in El Paso. I’m very motivated for this fight and honored to battle with Claudio Marrero.

 

 

 

 

We will leave El Paso with my hand raised. I know that this will be a tough fight, but I’m training very hard to get this win. This is a chance to prove that I deserve a world title shot.

 

 

 

 

I feel I’m ready to challenge anyone in the division right now. I’m going to earn it in the ring and keep working hard every day until I have that belt around my waist.

 

ROBERT GARCIA, Lopez’s Trainer

 

 

 

 

 

We have a great team in the gym and we’re focused on Josesito’s fight on April 28. We know Cruz is a tough fight. He’s an undefeated fighter that knows a win over Josesito could get him a title fight.

 

 

 

 

 

Since Josesito’s been with me we’ve been working hard and training for over two years. He’s improved so much and come April 28 he’s going to show everyone that he’s ready to challenge the world champions. We have to beat guys like Cruz to get to those fights.

 

 

 

 

The fans in Texas are always great. This is a great boxing city and every time we’re in El Paso we get nothing but love. We appreciate it and hope to see you all at the fight.

 

O’NEIL WATSON, Cruz’s Trainer

 

 

 

 

I have a young fighter who I’ve been with since he was twelve years old. He got his first win with me. I’ve been there to guide him through everything he’s done in boxing.

 

 

 

 

 

If you want to be a world champion, you have to be willing to fight guys like Josesito Lopez. We know what we’re preparing for and I know that Miguel Cruz is going to end the night with the win.

 

 

 

 

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