TWO LIGHTWEIGHT BOUTS ROUNDOUT GERVONTA “TANK ” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD TITLE DEFENSE LARUNBATA, UZTAILAK 27 SHOWTIME gainean bizi® FROM ROYAL FARMS ARENA IN BALTIMORE Former World Champions Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off ; Gehiago, Lightweight Contender Ladarius Miller Battles Former World Champion Jezreel Corrales in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions BALTIMORE (Uztailaren 2, 2019) – Antzinako mundu txapeldun Yuriorkis Gamboa eta Roman “Rocky” Martínez will battle in a 10-round lightweight attraction while lightweight contender Ladarius “Memphis” Miller meets former world champion Jezreel “El Invisible ” Corrales in a 10-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday , Uztailaren 27 from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions . SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore native Gervonta “Tank” Davis defending his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challenger Ricardo “Científico ” Núñez . “Larunbata, Uztailaren 27 is going to be something special for the city of Baltimore ,” esan zuen Leonard ELLERBE, Mayweather Promozioak zuzendari nagusia. “While we know what the main event brings , both bouts leading up to it have high stakes written all over them as well . Any time you put former world champions and young hungry prospects in the ring , you know these fighters will be looking to get the win and ultimately put themselves in position for a shot at a title . I’m anticipating non-stop action in these bouts from the first bell to the end. ” Gertaera sarrerak, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with GTD Promotions , are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ETA. A former titleholder at 126 eta 130 kilo, Gamboa (29-2, 17 Kos) has won his last three fights , including a decision over former world champion Jason Sosa . His last time out , he dropped and defeated Miguel Beltran Jr . aho batez. An Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba , Gamboa fights out of Miami and will look to get another world title shot with a victory on July 27. “I’m in a great position in my career and I’m very happy to be back on this big stage again ,” said Gamboa . “Rocky Martinez is a very tough and formidable opponent and we will make this a great fight for the fans . I know that I will make it past this challenge and on to more marquee opportunities . I’m looking at facing Gervonta Davis and becoming world champion again. ” Always in exciting and memorable fights , Martinez (30-3-3, 18 Kos) returned to the ring in March by knocking out William Gonzalez . Fighting out of Vega Baja , Puerto Rico, Martinez is a three-time 130-pound champion who has faced elite fighters such as Mikey Garcia and Vasiliy Lomachenko throughout a career that has also seen him defeat the likes of Orlando Salido and Diego Magdaleno . “I’m happy for this opportunity and to have this chance to be near a world title fight again ,” esan zuen Martinez. “I’m training to win against a good fighter in Yuriorkis Gamboa . It’s a fight that will define my future and I am fully prepared to become world champion again , and this time in another weight division. ” The 25-year-old Miller (19-1, 6 Kos) irabazi 10 fights in a row , including a victory over current world champion Jamel Herring , as he looks to earn a world title fight . Originally from Memphis and now living in Las Vegas , Miller began 2019 with a first-round knockout over Daulis Prescott in February and now has his sights set on earning a world title fight . “I’m coming to make a statement on July 27, ” said Miller . “That’s the mindset I’ve been training for . I’m facing a former world champion and a win can solidify my name in the 135-pound division . I’ve been working hard and I know that Corrales won’t bring anything that I’m not prepared for . I’m excited to have this opportunity , take advantage of it and get one step closer to a world championship. ” Representing his native Panamá , Corrales(23-2, 9 Kos) won a 130-pound world title by knocking out Takashi Uchiyama in Japan in 2016, before defeating him by decision in the rematch . The 27-year-old returned to the ring in April to knock out Onalvi Sierra in two rounds . “I’m very excited to have this opportunity and grateful that I have another chance to fight at the highest level ,” said Corrales . “Miller is a very skillful boxer and I respect his abilities . I’m going to test him and see if he can fight off of his back foot . I’m going to prepare so that I have all the tools to get the victory on July 27. ” # # # Informazio gehiago www.sho.com/sports , follow on Twitter @Gervontaa , @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, @PremierBoxing and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOSports and www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions .
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