Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Danny Roman Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event & Rising Super Featherweight Contender Xavier Martinez Takes on Juan Carlos Burgos To Kick Off Telecast at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT Jegyek már kaphatók! CARSON, Kalifornia. (Május 4, 2021) – Undefeated super bantamweight champions will meet for 122-pound supremacy when Luis Nery makes the first defense of his WBC world title against Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa in the headline attraction of a three-fight card live on SHOWTIME Saturday , Május 15 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson , Kalifornia. A SHOWTIME BAJNOKSÁG BOXING tévéadás kezdődik 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will see former unified super bantamweight champion Danny Roman take on hard-hitting Ricardo Espinoza Franco in the 10-round co-main event , plus in the telecast opener undefeated super featherweight contender Xavier Martinez squares off against former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator . Nery vs . Figueroa will see the powerful two-division champion Nery pursue a signature win at super bantamweight , while the rising Figueroa looks to use his all-action style to earn a career-best victory and announce his presence amongst the sport’s elite . The winner of this fight will be in line to face WBO 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton later this year in a unification showdown . The event is promoted by TGB Promotions . Martinez vs. Burgos is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions . “The super bantamweight division is one of boxing’s most intriguing , and this showdown between Nery and Figueroa will be a huge step towards declaring the king of the weight class ,” said Tom Brown , Elnöke TGB Promotions. “These two undefeated 122-pound champions will leave it all in the ring in front of the passionate Southern California fight fans on May 15. With two Mexican-warriors going toe-to-toe , this is a main event that you won’t want to miss a second of.” Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com . Dignity Health Sports Park will be open to fans in a limited capacity , with all guests remaining socially distanced and subject to local and state health guidelines throughout the event . A Tijuana, Mexico native Nery (31-0, 24 KO) became a two-division world champion in September as he won a wide unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Aaron Alameda to capture his WBC crown . The 26-year-old had held an 11-fight knockout streak entering that 122-pound title fight , establishing himself as a premier knockout artist at bantamweight during a run that included stoppages of former champions McJoe Arroyo and Juan Carlos Payano . Nery first became champion in 2017, when he went to Japan and stopped Shinsuke Yamanaka in his home country to capture the WBC bantamweight world title . “This is one of the biggest fights of my career ,” said Nery . “I am going to win this fight in spectacular fashion . I’m training hard every day to make sure I get the win on May 15. This is my time to make history for Mexico.” The 24-year-old Figueroa (21-0-1, 16 KO) returns to the ring after his most recent outing saw him stop Damien Vazquez in round 10 of their September 2020 clash . Figueroa applied his all-action style scoring knockouts over veteran contenders Moises Flores and Oscar Escandon to move his way up the 122-pound rankings . He captured the WBA’s interim super bantamweight title by stopping Yonfrez Parejo in April 2019, before eventually being elevated to “regular” champion . Figueroa has trained for this career-defining bout in Southern California , alongside his brother and former world champion Omar Figueroa . “Training camp out here in California with Joel Diaz has been amazing ,” said Figueroa . “I’m in tremendous shape and I’ll be ready to go on May 15. This is really one of the best training camps of my career . I know Nery is a tough fighter , maybe my toughest test to date . Vagyok 24 most, so it’s time for me to start fighting these world class fighters and prove to myself that I belong in there with the best fighters . I know Stephen Fulton is lined up for the winner of this fight , but I’m preparing 110% for Nery . I know he’s not just any fighter , so I’m doing everything I can to come away with the win on May 15.” Ranked in the top five by all four sanctioning bodies at super bantamweight , Római (27-3-1, 10 KO) will look to continue on his path back toward another world title when he steps in the ring on May 15. The 30-year-old from Los Angeles most recently won an exciting 12-round unanimous decision over former champion Juan Carlos Payano last September . Roman first became world champion in 2017, when he stopped Shun Kubo for the WBA title . Roman would go on to unify titles by beating TJ Doheny for his IBF strap in 2019, before losing a narrow split decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020. “I’m delighted to be fighting once again and can’t wait to step into the ring May 15 a Showtime,” said Roman . “Ricardo Espinoza is a very tough fighter with a lot of heart . I know this fight is going to be another war and I’m fully prepared to go to battle . I’ve stayed in shape since my last fight , so fans can expect to see me throw a lot of punches . I’m going to make this fight a classic Mexican showdown.” The 23-year-old Espinoza (25-3, 21 KO) has fought professionally since 2015 and has won 15 Az utolsó 16 fights heading into May 15. Küzdelem Tijuanából, Mexikó, Espinoza dropped a bantamweight interim title fight to current world champion John Riel Casimero in 2019 via a 12th round knockout in a fight that was virtually tied on the cards . Espinoza bounced back with two straight victories , including his most recent triumph , a unanimous decision win over previously unbeaten Brandon Valdes last August . “I’m training as hard as I ever have for this opportunity on May 15,” said Espinoza . “I feel strong and prepared for anything Roman is going to throw at me . I know that he’s an accomplished fighter , but I have all of the tools to be victorious and win an exciting fight that the fans are going to love.” A Mayweather Promotions prospect from Sacramento , Kalifornia., Martínez (15-0, 11 KO) has trained for this fight in Las Vegas , Nevada. The 23-year-old earned a career-best victory in his last outing , defeating veteran contender Claudio Marrero by unanimous decision in October on SHOWTIME . Korábban, Martínez added three stoppage victories to his record in 2019 to run up a seven-fight knockout streak heading into the Marrero fight . “I’ve felt great in camp and have already been preparing hard for this opponent ,” said Martinez . “My last fight was an incredible experience . The biggest thing it taught me is just because you’re winning , don’t fall asleep at the wheel . That’s the same mentality I’m taking into this fight . I proved in my last fight that I can box and can hang with the best in the sport . This is a side many haven’t seen because I’ve been decapitating my previous opponents . The world is going to see how much versatility I carry in my skill set . Május 15 is another day in the office , and it’s time to work !" A Tijuana, Mexico native Burgos (34-4-2, 21 KO) has faced an impressive resume of top fighters throughout his extensive career , dropping world title bouts to Mikey Garcia and Hozumi Hasegawa , in addition to a draw in a 130-pound title tilt against Roman Martinez . The 33-year-old ended up on the short end of decisions in challenges of unbeaten champion Devin Haney in 2018 and undefeated Hector Tanajara in January 2020. Legutóbb, he won a unanimous decision over Juan Ramon Bernal in March 2020. “This is another opportunity for me to show that I have a lot left to give in the ring ,” says Burgos . “Martínez doesn’t have a strong chin , as everyone saw when he got dropped twice by Claudio Marrero in his last fight . I’ve been training hard and waiting for an opportunity like this . Fans can expect an explosive performance on May 15. ” További információért látogasson el www.SHO.com/sports , www.PremierBoxingChampions.com , Követés Twitteren @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @MayweatherPromo on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing , @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing .
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