CAPITOL HEIGHTS, M.D. – July 18, 2022 – Unbeaten rising star Gary Antuanne Russell held a media workout in his hometown of Capitol Heights, Md. on Monday, as he prepares to take on former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in the telecast opener live on SHOWTIME Saturday, July 30 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by two-division champion Danny “Swift” Garcia making his 154-pound debut against exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Russell was joined at his media workout by his older brother and new trainer, former WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr., as they look to build on the legacy left by their late father Gary Sr., the patriarch of one of the sport’s preeminent fighting families.

Here is what the workout participants had to say Monday from The Enigma Boxing Gym:

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

“I’m up against a fighting style that I believe is similar to Viktor Postol’s. Postol is a little more defensive, but they’re both long and rangy opponents.

“It’s of course a plus that I was able to be the first person to stop Postol. But at our gym and with our family, we don’t magnify fights like these. We pay attention to our credentials, and don’t really worry about what our opponents bring. The way we train, we’re not going to run into styles that we’re not accustomed to.

“With this sport, you have to have diversity in your style. Because you never really know what kind of opponent you’re going to be facing. They might change up their fighting style based on yours. We just strive for excellence and execution.

“In the Postol fight he tried to use his length to keep me at bay. But we executed our game plan. It wasn’t about overanalyzing our opponent, but we saw that we could exploit his flaws. He pulled back a lot and he didn’t want to fight on the inside. We tried to keep ourselves in comfortable positions.

“We train for perfection every day. We know that execution is what wins fights. If our opponent can’t make the necessary adjustments to keep us off them, then that’s on them. This sport is a battle of wits. My will versus your will and my intelligence versus yours.

“My brothers have always been in my corner. We all now are so tunnel-visioned on what’s important. Our motto in the gym is that the ultimate revenge is success.

“If we come out unscathed from July 30, we’ll start working on the next opponent and get another fighter with great credentials in there. We’ll be looking at fighting for the titles. Our goal was to clean out the division. That’s the first goal, then we’ll start moving up to other weight classes eventually.”

GARY RUSSELL JR., Gary Antuanne’s Brother and Trainer

“Our father was not just a magnificent father, but a teacher and a mentor. He molded not just men, but soldiers. He gave us the tools, the skills and the wit to properly maneuver through this jungle that we’re in.

“The biggest thing that our father taught us was versatility. That’s the biggest key with anything you do in life. I’m a great fighter because I’m versatile. A lot of these fighters are just really good at one thing. I don’t want to see someone who’s only good at fighting one style.

“I was always side-by-side working with my father when it came to working with my younger brothers. Even before I was going to fight, if they were on my undercard, I would work their corners as well. I think my father was somewhat always preparing me for this.

“Rances is a great opponent. Whoever wins this fight is getting a big leg up in their career. My brother is looking to take over the division. I don’t think there’s any fighter in the division who he couldn’t beat. He can run through these guys. All he has to do is listen, that’s it.

“Your corner is your last line of defense. As a fellow fighter, I understand that. My brother is still learning to adjust on the fly. He’s learning, but there’s still things left to tweak. 

“My father touched so many people in the sport of boxing and played some role in where so many people have gotten in their careers. Whether it’s fighters or coaches, he was never shy about passing along jewels and information.”

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ABOUT GARCIA VS. BENAVIDEZ

Garcia vs. Benavidez will see two-division world champion and Brooklyn fan-favorite Danny “Swift” Garcia making his super welterweight debut against exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr. in a 12-round showdown that headlines a stacked tripleheader Saturday, July 30 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will also see Polish star and Brooklyn’s all-action Adam Kownacki returning to the ring to take on Turkish Olympian Ali Eren Demirezen in a 10-round heavyweight attraction, while unbeaten rising star Gary Antuanne Russell faces former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy in a 10-round showdown to kick off the telecast.

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Diego Pacheco has extended his promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and will fight for his first pro title when he meets Enrique Collazo for the WBC USNBC Silver Super-Middleweight title on the undercard of the trilogy clash between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday September 17. The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan).

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Pacheco (15-0 12 KOs) has been a revelation in the paid ranks, cruising to 15-0 and ending 12 of those fights inside the distance since turning pro in December 2018. 

The 21 year old has already recorded two wins inside four rounds in 2022, with his last outing in June in Mexico his first over ten rounds, and now the rangy talent gets another first with a belt on the line in his second battle over ten.

In the opposite corner stands Collazo (16-2-1 11 KOs) the 2012 Olympian and six-time Puerto Rican National champion. The 33 year old also fights for his first title in Las Vegas and both men are excited to get the chance to land their first hardware on a blockbuster night in Sin City.

“I am very excited to be extending my promotional deal with Matchroom because they’ve done a great job working with me as a prospect and now it’s time to get into the contender’s conversation,” said Pacheco. “On September 17, I will be showing everyone once again that I am here to stay.”

“Very excited and grateful for the opportunity to fight on this card,” said Collazo. “It’s going to be another historic fight between Puerto Rico vs Mexico. Proud to be representing my Island and I am very confident I will win this fight.”

“I am delighted that Diego has committed his future to Matchroom,” said Hearn. “Diego has taken to the pro game so well and on September 17, he takes the next step with his first title fight.

“Enrique will provide a stiff examination, but I believe Diego will show what we see in him – a future World champion and a young man that will begin climbing the rankings in the second half of the year and be hot on the heels of the contenders at 168lbs.”

Pacheco’s clash with Collazo is the latest bout to be added to the huge Vegas bill, with Super-Flyweight sensation Jesse Rodriguez will defend his WBC World title against Israel Gonzalez as the co-main event and Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams taking on Kieron Conway for the vacant WBA International Middleweight title, all leading into the third installment of the classic modern rivalry between Canelo and Golovkin, with the Mexican king putting his undisputed Super-Middleweight crown on the line against Kazakhstan’s reigning WBA and IBF Middleweight ruler in the most anticipated match up of 2022.

POMONA, California (July 18, 2022): Rising super lightweight prospect Angel Rodriguez (10-1, 7 KOs) will face Gabriel Gutierrez (7-13, 5 KOs) of El Paso, Texas in the eight-round main event of MarvNation Promotions’ BoxFest 6 this Saturday, July 23 at the Derby Room in Pomona, Calif.  The event will be streamed live on FITE TV Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

BoxFest 6 is the sixth installment of a year-round series of boxing events presented by MarvNation Promotions that focuses on putting its rising stars in tough, competitive fights. 

“Angel Rodriguez is back and is here to remind everyone why he is a top talent at 140 pounds,” said Marvin Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of MarvNation Promotions. “He wants to show how much he’s learned after his first loss, and I’m confident that everyone will be impressed with his improvement.”

“Fans can also expect a great undercard featuring Raul Salomon and many rising prospects. Don’t miss BoxFest 6 in person at the Derby Room or live via FITE TV Pay-Per-View.”

Rodriguez is a Mexican-American prospect from Pico Rivera, California. The 22-year-old made his pro debut in December 2018 and developed an international resume by fighting in Mexico, Costa Rica and in his native country. Rodriguez suffered a small setback in his last fight by losing against Jose Marrufo in his first bid for a regional title. Nevertheless, he intends to put the taste of defeat in his past for good.

“I’m excited and motivated to be returning on July 23,” said Angel Rodriguez. “I learned a lot from my last fight, and I can’t wait to show everyone a better version of myself. I will leave no doubt that I’m a talent to keep your eye on at 140 pounds. It’s a hot division, and I have a lot to show here, but it all starts with a dominant performance against Gabriel Gutierrez.” 

In the co-main event, Raul Salomon (10-1, 8 KOs) of Long Beach, California will take on Geronimo Sacco (9-4-1, 1 KO) of Buenos Aires, Argentina in an eight-round middleweight fight. 

The following undercard bouts are also scheduled to take place:

·      Hector Perez (0-1-1) of Los Angeles, California will take on Michael De La Cruz (1-1-1) of Jacksonville, Florida in a four-round welterweight bout.

·      Vlad Panin (13-1, 6 KOs) of Gomel, Belarus will fight Hevinson Herrera (27-20-1, 21 KOs) of Barranquilla, Colombia in a six-rounder in the welterweight division. 

·      Ruben Islas (5-0, 4 KOs) of Rialto, California will face off against Christian Renteria (9-12, 8 KOs) of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico in a lightweight battle scheduled for four rounds.

·      Christian Robles (7-0, 3 KOs) of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico will return in a six-round flyweight bout against Dan Cormier (2-0) of Providence, Rhode Island. 

·      Avious Griffin (7-0, 6 KOs) of Chattanooga, Tennessee will fight against Daniel Perales (12-23-2, 6 KOs) of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

·      Nolan Ticman of Palm Springs, California will make his professional debut against Keith Carson (0-5-1) of Pomona, California in a four-round lightweight tilt. 

·      Francisco Rodriguez (6-0, 5 KOs) of Jurupa Valle, California will put his undefeated record on the line against Daniel Olea (13-9-2) of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico in a four-round welterweight battle.

·      Juan Sanchez (3-0, 3 KOs) of Buena Park, Mexico will take on Emmanuel Tennison (1-2) of Fort Worth, Texas in a four-rounder in the welterweight division.

·      Kyle Erwin (5-0, 2 KOs) of Oceanside, California will kick off the night in a four-round 140-pound battle against a soon-to-be-announced opponent. 

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About MarvNation Promotions

MarvNation Promotions was founded in 2014 by Marvin Rodriguez and was created with a vision to not only create concerts or boxing events, but to also create experiences for the fans. In 2018, after noticing a lack of support for many young and hungry prospects without an extensive Olympic and amateur background, MarvNation involved itself in the sport of boxing with a mission to make a way for these young prospects and develop them into top contenders and champions in the sport. Established both on a national and international level, MarvNation is here to bring you the best of boxing and live entertainment. 

For more information, visit www.MarvNation.com. Follow on Instagram and on Twitter @Marvnation_.

CHESTER, PA (July 18, 2022)–Bantamweight Dylan Price remained undefeated by displaying a scintillating performance in winning a 10-round unanimous decision over tough Drew Correll to capture the NBA Bantamweight world title at a sold out Elevations Event Center in Chester, Pennsylvania.

The six-bout card was promoted by Price Promotions.

Price came out fast by landing some wicked straight rights against the tall southpaw Correll. Correll looked to establish his long jab, and at times, he was successful. Price was able to put some vicious combinations throughout the contest. He was able to mix in hard body combinations with four and five flush punches to the head.   

Price was able to crack, but not break down the steel-chinned Correll. Almost each time it seemed like that anytime Correll was teetering on being in serious trouble, he would keep Price honest with a little flurry of punches.  Price’s punches were accurate, and were accompanied with speed and power, that saw Price came home with the victory and the title by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 twice.

Price of Sicklerville, New Jersey is now 15-0. Correll of Danville, New Jersey is 10-3.

The co-feature saw Frankie Lynn of Chester need just 32 seconds to dispose of Prince Francis in a one-sided battle of pro debuting middleweights.

Lynn dropped an overmatched Francis twice before the fight was halted.

Erron Peterson used a vicious body assault to take out Jeremiah Kendrick in round three of their scheduled four-round middleweight fight.

Peterson threw powerful punches to the side of Kendrick until it was determined that he had taken enough punishment for the evening at 2:56 of round three.

Peterson of Philadelphia is 1-0 with one knockout. Kendrick, also of Philadelphia, is 1-1.

Jalique Holden stopped Tyrique Gerald in round one of their four-round lightweight contest.

The time was 2:59 for Holden of Delaware, who is 1-0. Gerlad of Brooklyn, NY is 0-1.

Abimbola Osundairo put on a power-punching display and stopped Tariq Green in round two of their four-round super middleweight bout,

The time was 1:45 for Osundairo of Chicago, who is now 2-0 with one stoppage. Green of Philadelphia is 0-1.

The card kicked off with Aaron Newmose winning a four-round split decision over Jamir Anderson in a battle of debuting welterweight.

Newmose of Atlantic City won by scores of 39-37 twice, while Anderson won a card 39-37.

Los Angeles, CA (July 18, 2022) Fast-rising Irish star ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (3-0, 3 KOs) has a new opponent for his next test as Benjamin Whittaker, (15-8, 3 KO), of San Antonio, TX steps in for Cleotis Pendarvis in the six-round main event on Thursday, August 4 at The Quiet Cannon. Walsh vs. Whittaker headlines 360 Promotions’ ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’, broadcast live internationally on UFC FIGHT PASS. (Order Here > https://ufcfightpass.com/signup)

Remaining tickets for ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ priced at $150 (VIP Ringside), $100 (Preferred Seating) and $80 (General Admission Seating) may be purchased at https://hollywoodfightnights.festivalsetup.com/. The Quiet Cannon is located at the Montebello Country Club, 901 via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640. Doors will open on the night of the event at 5:00 p.m. PT.

Said Tom Loeffler, President of 360 Promotions, “Fighting Benjamin Whitaker is an even bigger step up for Callum in only his fourth professional fight. Callum understands he needs to fight tough competition headlining UFC Fight Pass and Freddie Roach says he’s up for the challenge.”

The 21-year old Walsh, a native of Cork, Ireland now residing in Long Beach, CA has quickly impressed on the international boxing scene with his first three professional bouts ending by knockout in the opening stanza. Most recently the heavy-handed southpaw stopped previously undefeated Luis Garcia in less than two minutes of the first round as UFC President Dana White watched from ringside. Walsh is trained by the renowned Hall of Famer Freddie Roach at Wild Card Boxing Gym in Hollywood, CA.

The battle-tested Whittaker has faced numerous world ranked contenders and undefeated prospects including Egidijus Kavaliauskas, Brian Norman Jr, Roberto Arriaza, DeAndre Smith, Keenan Smith and Skender Halili.

Additional bouts on the exciting card will be announced shortly.

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ATLANTA, GA – Fighters First Management, boxing’s newest management company, has named former boxing manager Adrian Clark its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Clark has more than 12 years of experience in sports and entertainment, including creating “Protect Yourself at All Times,” an educational initiative designed to educate amateur and professional boxers about the business of boxing and how to protect their financial wellbeing while pursuing athletic accomplishments.

Prior to joining Fighters First, Clark was founder and CEO of AC Sports Management, a boxing management company acquired by Ballengee Group in 2019.

“The creation of Fighters First Management was inspired by Adrian’s best-selling book, Protect Yourself at All Times: A Guide for Professional Boxers,” said David Basha, founder of Fighters First Management. “We believe his strong leadership and innovative approach to sports management will help us become a successful and prominent model in boxing.”

“There is no better way to prove my concepts than to put them into play with Fighters First Management,” said Clark. “This organization offers the ideal business model and the experienced executive team to position us – and most importantly, our athletes – for long-term success.”

In April, Fighters First Management named former NABF Matchmaker of the Year and veteran promoter, Jolene Mizzone as its president. Fighters First Management is a full-service management company with the fighters’ long-term best interests true to its name and central to all decisions.

Clark received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Clark to its annual “30 Under 30” list in the sports category. Clark will remain CEO of Protect Yourself at All Times, LLC.

LOS ANGELES (July 18, 2022) — Mexico’s next great flyweight is Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza 16-0 (15 KOs), who headlines the new boxing series, “Canela Box Nights,” this Friday night at Sonora Arena in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.

“Canela Fight Nights was created by CANELA MEDIA, a leading, minority-owned technology driven company committed to redefining digital media experiences for the Hispanic Community, and World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by its creators CEO Terry Holland and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor.

“Canela Box Nights” will stream live and free the 3rd Friday of every month, starting July 22nd at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, throughout the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

Mendoza (16-0, 15 KOs) is on a mission to eventually join an elite group of Mexican world flyweight champions such as Fernando Montiel (the color analyst for “Canala Fight Nights”), Jorge Arce, Gutsy Espadas and Miguel Canto.

Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza

(picture courtesy of Team Sergio Mendoza)

Fighting at home in Hermosillo, the 22-year-old Mendoza headlines this Friday night against veteran Francisco “Charrito” Gomez (14-8, 11 KOs), who has fought three world champions during his 8-year pro career, in the 10-round main event.

“I am very motivated because I know that many people will see me fight and more, because I am fighting at home,” Mendoza said. “I don’t feel nervous or pressured. I am well prepared because I’ve spent two months training on the mountains of Mexico with my team: Alfredo Caballero, sparring partner David Picasso and head trainer Alejandro Porras.

“I am very excited but have many mixed feelings. I feel that after winning this fight, I am going to burst into tears. I have been through many difficult situations in my life, from not having money to eat or take a bus, but now being one of the best in the flyweight division is a dream come true for me.”

Self-described as having a style that’s a mix of technical skills and aggressiveness, Mendoza adjusts to what his opponent does, knowing when it’s time to close the show. Mendoza has heavy hands as well as being a gifted boxer.

“I feel that I’m in the best shape of my life,” Mendoza concluded. “I am ready for the best fighters in my division. I’m very hungry to get ahead and I do not mind having to fight the best of the best.”

Fan favorite super bantamweight Jesus “Koreano” Ramirez (21-1-3, 13 KOs) takes on Anthony “Boy” Jimenez Salas (17-3-1, 5 KOs) In the 8-round co-featured event showcasing bitter rivals from Mexico states of Sonora and Sinaloa.

Another promising boxer, 20-year-old lightweight prospect Marco Cota Moreno (7-0, 5 KOs), is matched against 18-year-old “Bam” Brandon Orozco (4-2, 3 KOs) in a 6-round bout. Decorated amateur Moreno is a 5-time Sonora State who turned pro after compiling a 146-4 record in the unpaid ranks.

Lightweight Brayan Zamarripa (11-1, 3 KOs) goes for his seventh straight victory in an 8-rounder versus dangerous Jesus “Viboro” Arevalo (27-6-1, 15 KOs), who is a former WBC Latino featherweight and Interim WBC FECOMBOX champion.

Las Vegas junior flyweight Yadira Bustillos (4-0) and America “Keka” Bayori (2-0), of Mexico, open the night in a 6-round female fight.

Friday evening’s “Canela Box Nights” is presented by WCBS and De La O Promotions.

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Canela Media reaches more than 50 million unique Hispanics across its 180+ premium Spanish-language sites. Combined with the company’s proprietary data, Canela Media possesses in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to establish meaningful and culturally relevant connections with the new mainstream- U.S. and Latin America Hispanics.

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ABOUT WORLD CUP BOXING SERIES (WCBS): World Cup Boxing Series is your passport to the best online fights you’ll ever see. WCBS is the only active tournament and team fight series in professional boxing. For years, its creator Guy Taylor has been tasked with creating tough, competitive matches for promoters eager to test their rising prospects and contenders. That same mindset has now been applied to his own latest creation, World Cup Boxing Series. For more information, please visit https://www.worldcupboxingseries.com/

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NEW YORK (July 18, 2022)–Stephan Shaw made short work of Bernardo Marquez by scoring a first round stoppage of a scheduled eight-round heavyweight bout.

The bout took place on Friday night at The Pechanga Casino and Hotel in Temecula, California.

Shaw is managed by Split-T Management

In the opening minute, Shaw dropped Marquez with a wicked combination that was punctuated by a left hook. Shaw dropped Marquez in with a heavy combination. Shaw ended things with another crunching combination that saw four hard rights and a body shot that sent Marquez down and out at 2:35.

“I saw him buck and shake, and I went for the finish. I got a little bit excited, but I settled and got him out of there. I am looking for anything. It’s up to my team. I am willing to fight whoever and whenever,” said Shaw.

Shaw, 236.6 lbs of Saint Louis, MO is 17-0 with 13 knockouts. Marquez, 231.2 lbs of Imperial Valley, CA is 14-5-1.

Shaw is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Top Rank

HAMZAH SHEERAZ IS the new WBC Silver middleweight champion following a fifth round stoppage victory of the rugged Francisco Torres. Mark Heffron scored a title treble by halting Lennox Clark, Dennis McCann won the WBC International Silver belt with an eighth round stoppage of James Beech jr and Nick Ball retained his WBC Silver title with a defeat of Nathanael Kokololo at the Copper Box Arena.

Sheeraz, who was in control of proceedings with his jab, stiffened up the shot in the second round and wobbled Torres, who was very unsteady on his feet. Another left at the beginning of the third put Torres down but he then responded with a heavy right that floored Sheeraz for the first time.

Sheeraz then set up a big right that smashed into the jaw of Torres and knocked him down again and an unlikely slugfest was developing.

In the end it was a full-blooded right-hander smashed into the head of Torres that ended the fight, with the Argentinean slow to rise and respond, so referee Mark Lyson waved it off in round five after 1.56.

Dennis McCann stopped James Beech jr in the eighth round of a pulsating encounter that takes the Maidstone youngster to 13-0.

The towel was thrown in round after 1.44 following an impressive display of McCann at his spiteful best.

Dennis went into full Menace mode right from the off it was three minutes of savagery from the 21-year-old, who put Beech down in a flurry of shots midway through the round.

Beech jr came to fight, make no mistake, but his timing was off early on and he left himself exposed to rapid counters. The pace dropped a little in the second as Beech regrouped but he absorbed some punishing shots from McCann in the third.

Beech then enjoyed some minor successes, but the spiteful McCann offered him little respite and the Bloxwich fighter was struggling to keep him off and it wasn’t long before a few party tricks came out to play.

Beech rallied but was chopped down by a vicious right that put him to the canvas before another assault led to the towel being thrown in and McCann jumping for joy over becoming WBC International Silver featherweight champion.

In a fight not to be forgotten, Mark Heffron defeated Lennox Clarke to become British, Commonwealth and IBF Intercontinental super middleweight champion.

A stunning first round saw Clarke push Heffron over, which sparked the Oldham man into action and Clarke was floundering for much of the remainder of the round as Heffron landed bomb after bomb on a shellshocked champion.

The second round evened up with Clarke winging in some big shots on Heffron, but the 30-year-old in his third challenge for the British, employed some stealthy footwork and jabbed more effectively. An uppercut wobbled Clarke in the third as the ferocious exchanges continued.

Clarke established something a foothold in the fourth but, again, it was Heffron who landed the cleaner, more telling shots and the Birmingham man was showing remarkable resilience to hang in there.

The Heffron pressure cranked up in the fifth and Clarke appeared to be in retreat and in some sort of trouble. Referee Bob Williams decided he had seen enough and Heffron finally has a British title to take home.

The official time of the stoppage was 2.28 of round five.

Nick Ball had a tall order in front of him in the shape of Nathanael Kokololo, who enjoyed a significant height and reach advantage. Ball soon had him rattled by stooping low and ripping up shots towards the jaw of the Namibian.

Ball was making a first defence of the WBC Silver featherweight title.

Against such physical threats, the Liverpool lad had to be on his guard and not get caught by anything in trying to get up close. He had to work around the Kokololo jab and wasn’t able to be as typically relentless as he normally is against shorter opponents.

Ball landed some good shots at the end of both rounds three and four, but Kokololo remained a confident operator and Ball started to be bloodied around nose. The target was being found with increased frequency but a worrying mark formed under Ball’s left eye that became more evident as the fifth round drew to a close.

Kokololo opened up in the seventh in an attempt to pick up some momentum but Ball stayed in charge and was controlling the rounds. Kokololo was rocked in the ninth as Ball started looking for a big finish, but he survived to fight another round.

Ball launched the heavy artillery in the final round and finally got his man when Kokololo was caught and, for once, didn’t respond. Referee John Latham was quick to rescue him and Ball is now 16-0 and one of the best young champions in the country.

Unbeaten super bantam Masood Abdulah was given a good run for his money over eight rounds by the young Bulgarian Tank Banabakov, who largely gave as good as he got until the final two rounds when the pressure was increased and Banabakov’s work got a little ragged. Referee Bob Williams scored the contest 77-75 and Islington’s Abdulah is now 5-0 and taken the distance for the first time.

The Big Bang is back in business in a big way. New Queensberry signing Pierce O’Leary pulverised his opponent Robin Zamora with a beast of a right hand in the second round that left the Nicaraguan with his senses scrambled and referee Sean McAvoy rightly jumped in to stop him coming under further attack. The stoppage came after 2.03 of the third round in a fight that was nip and tuck until the fight-changing shot that takes O’Leary to 10-0.

Karol Itauma took his professional tally to 8-0 with a convincing win over Michal Gazdik, who he dominated from start to finish and referee John Latham had seen enough after 50 seconds of round four and stepped in to protect Gazdik.

Ryan Garner has reached a dozen fights unbeaten as a pro after outworking the game Christian Lopez Florez over eight rounds. Garner is now due a title fight to launch the next phase of his career.

Referee Sean McAvoy scored the fight 80-72.

After teeing off on his stubborn opponent, Garner found a rhythm in round five, keeping a bit more distance and working smartly up and down. He was still having to chase Florez, but was able to tease a little more return fire from the Mexican that created some openings.

Garner showed that he has plenty in the tank over the longer distance and maintained a high tempo to his work throughout. If he was guilty of any miscalculation, it was possibly trying too hard to blast his man out early out via a spectacular KO. However, he was up against a man on the run with a high and effective guard.

On his second appearance at the Copper Box, Khalid Ali once again brought the fireworks and set about Des Newton right from the off. Newton didn’t look like he would last the course and a big left from Ali led to a mighty onslaught from the Brick Lane boy, that left Newton in a heap having taken a few more punches than he perhaps should have.

The official time of the stoppage by Bob Williams – who ushered a concerned doctor out of the ring – was 54 second of round two.

Umar Khan survived a second round scare when a short right from Engel Gomez sent him momentarily to the canvas. The Ilford youngster recovered well and fought with some style and conviction to ride out the mini-storm and take control of the fight.

In his first six rounder, Khan was scored the victor by a margin of 58-56 on the card of John Latham. Khan is now 4-0.

Super lightweight Sonny Liston Ali moved to 4-0 as a pro following a convincing points victory over Chris Adaway. Referee Sean McCoy scored the fight 60-55.

In the opener for the night, Sean Noakes marked his second professional fight at welterweight with a second round stoppage of MJ Hall.

Hall took a huge right that rocked him earlier in the round and Noakes smelt a potential stoppage and a barrage that included a sweetly struck uppercut saw to it that Bob Williams had seen enough. The referee waved off the fight 2.45 of round two.

Ryan Garcia stopped former world champion Javier Fortuna in round six of a scheduled 12-round junior welterweight bout at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

In round four, Garcia dropped Fortuna with a left to the body. In round five, it was another hook to the body that put Fortuna down again. In round six, Garcia ended it with….you guessed it, another left hook but this was to the side of the head and the fight was stopped at 1:27.

Garcia, 140 lbs of Victorville, CA is now 24-0 with 19 knockouts. Fortuna, 139.8 lbs of Lo Romana, CA is 37-4-1.

“I want to thank God first and foremost,” said Ryan Garcia. “I know that I performed well for myself. I was crisp, sharp and I stayed in my truth. I didn’t do anything crazy. I know how good of a fighter I am, I just had to put it all together, just like tonight. Fortuna hit hard, he has a hard fist. Like I said when I fight stronger opponents, I box better. Yes, I caught him with a body shot. He thought I was going for the head but I switched it on him. I felt he was going to throw the Luke Campbell shot [the shot that dropped Ryan against Campbell]. I feel like everyone is going to try to hit me with that shot. I hit hard so it doesn’t take much to hurt someone.”

“It felt like [I made] a statement to come back to the timeline I was at. Mental health is a time to reflect on yourself and get better for the future. That’s not weakness, that’s strength! That’s courage! You saw me today when I stepped in the ring. That’s nothing but courage and skill.”

“I felt way better at this weight. I’m not going down to 135 for nothing. But I will fight Tank next if he wants it at 140. I’ll make sure to record all the negotiations so you can’t say I was ducking. I want that fight because it’s going to give me the respect I deserve. I’m never afraid. I have a spirit of competition in me and you’re going to see that come out when I fight Tank and whoop his ass.”

Rocha Decisions Veron

Alexis Rocha won a 10-round unanimous decision over Luis Veron in a welterweight bout.

Rocha landed 171 of 620 punches; Veron was 72 of 313.

Rocha, 146.8 lbs of Santa Ana, CA won by scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91 and is now 20-1. Veron, 146 lbs of Buenos Aries, ARG is 19-5-2.

“My strategy for this fight was to go in there and break him down,” said Alexis Rocha. “I knew he was going to be a durable fighter; he gets hit and stays there. Once that happened in the fight I knew he was just going to survive. Training is always great with my team, they’re always pushing me. I went there with a game plan and I followed it the best I could. It feels good fighting in front of a big crowd here at the Crypto Arena. Having my Santa Ana crowd behind me, it made me feel good. Onto the next level now.”

Roach Jr. Decisions Rodriguez

Former world title challenger Lamont Roach Jr. scored a 12-round unanimous decision over Angel Rodriguez in a super featherweight bout.

Roach landed 241 of 580 punches; Rodriguez was 120 of 502.

Roach, 129.8 lbs of Washington, DC won by scores of 117-111 and 116-112 twice and is now 23-1-1. Rodriguez, 129.2 lbs o Barranquilla, COL is 20-2.

“My strategy was to stay tight and keep the pressure on him,” said Lamont Roach Jr.  “We knew it would break him down. He was a tall and lanky fighter so we were watching out for the looping shots. He had a nice 1-2, the ones that landed I let him. He was really good defensively, but if we would’ve kept the punch output higher I would have stopped him. He was very evasive.”

“He’s an amazing fighter, extremely intelligent,” said Angel Rodriguez. “He knows how to work his rival and always keep his composure even when getting hit. In these events it’s them who decide who wins and as an athlete I’d fight him again. We tried to win but he simply came with better preparation and strategy, that’s why he took the victory.”

Jimenez Decisions Sandoval

David Jimenez scored an upset by winning a 12-round majority decision over Ricardo Sandoval in a flyweight bout.

In round seven, Jimenez was deducted a point for holding. In round two, Jimenez dropped Sandoval with a short right hook.

Sandoval landed 249 of 712 punches; Jimenez was 163 off 599, but the knockdown seemed to be the difference in the outcome.

Jimenez, 111.2 lbs of Cartago, CRI won by scores of 114-112 twice and 113-113 is now 12-0. Sandoval, 111.8 lbs of Rosito, CA is 20-2.

“I’m happy and grateful for this new victory,” said David Jimenez.  “We executed our game plan perfectly. In the first 6 rounds it was a lot of movement and aiming. After the 6th round I started to take advantage. My rival was very tough and stubborn. He has a lot ahead of him. I’m going to go home after this victory and spend time with my family then get back into the gym.”

“I felt like I was boxing him correctly so I feel very good,” said Ricardo Sandoval.  “I was also countering him downstairs and upstairs. But you know these things happen. I felt like I won the fight. The people won tonight and got one hell of a fight.”

Omar Collazo won a 12-round unanimous decision over Victorio Saludar in a WBA Minimumweight Elimination bout.

In round seven, each scored knockdowns. Collazo dropped Saludar with a body shot. Saludar answered back by dropping Collazo with an uppercut.

Collazo, 105 lbs of Villalba, PR won by scores of 118-110 and 116-112 twice and is now 5-0. Saludar, 104,2 lbs of Misamia, PHL is 21-6.

“It was a tough fight. I had to use my whole toolbox,” said Oscar Collazo. “My opponent was powerful and experienced; he’s a veteran in the sport. But, thanks to my corner, I got in the ring and fought round by round. A world championship is next. I want to be a champion.”

Diego De La Hoya stopped Enrique Bernache in round four of their 10-round featherweight fight.

De La Hoya dominated the action and in round four, landed a barrage of punches in the corner that forced a referee stoppage at 2:51.

De La Hoya, 126 lbs of Mexicali, MEX is now 23-1 with 11 knockouts. Bernahce, 125.2 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 24-14.

“I felt thrilled to be back, said Diego De La Hoya. “I haven’t fought in two years, so I felt great. My opponent was tough. I’ll probably fight again in September. Hopefully, I will fight for a championship soon.”

Miguel Gaona remained undefeated with a first round stoppage over Abdiel Padilla in a super lightweight fight.

In round one, Gaona dropped Padilla with a body shot. Seconds later it was another body shot that put Padilla down again for the 10-count at 1:25.

Gaona, 138.6 lbs of Los Angeles is 3-0 with two knockouts. Padilla, 136 lbs of Caguas, PR is 1-3.

Michael Eifert won a 10-round unanimous decision over Adriano Sperandio in a light heavyweight bout in Magdeburg, Germany

Eifert won by scores of 96-95 twice and 98-92 and is now 11-1. Sperandio is 14-2.

Paul Wall stopped Nikolas Dzurnak at the end of round one of their four-round super welterweight fight.

In round one, Wall dropped Dzurnak with a body shot. Dzurnak got to his feet to end the round, but the fight was stopped in the corner.

Wall is now 3-0 with two knockouts. Dzurnak is 2-2-2.

Ibon Pervizaj won a six-round unanimous decision over Alvaro Terrero in a heavyweight bout.

In round three, Terrero was deducted a point for holding.

In round five, Terrero was deducted a point for hitting behind the head.

Pervizaj won by scores of 60-52 on all cards and is now 18-1.

Hugo Micallef won a six-round unanimous decision over Mauro Loli in a super lightweight fight.

In round three, Loli was deducted a point for holding.

In round four, Micalleft dropped Loli with a short right hand.

Loli won by scores of 60-53 and 59-53 twice and is now 3-0. Loli is 7-4.

Nenad Stancic won a six-round unanimous decision over Brayan Mairena in a super welterweight fight.

Stancic is now 12-0. Mairena is 11-30-1.

Hamsat Shadalov won a four-round unanimous decision over Edwin Tercero in a lightweight contest.

Shadalov is 3-0. Tercero is 16-21-1.

CHESTER, PA (July 15, 2022)–Weights for Saturday night’s championship Fight card at Elevations Event Center

Dylan Price 118 – Drew Correll 118 

(NBA World Bantamweight Title)

Tariq Green 167.3 – Abimbola Osumdairo 171.4

Jamir Anderson 147.6 – Aaron Newmose 145.5

Jaliq Holden 129.4 – Tyrique Gerald 124.9

Jeremiah Kendrick 159.3 – Erron Peterson 162.1

Frankie Lynn 155.5 – Prince Francis 156.3

Promoter: Price Promotions

Venue: Elevations Event Center in Chester, PA

1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Stream: Flo Combat

Tickets are available at https://pboxingpromotions.com/buy-tickets-now

Arnold Barboza Jr. remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Danielito Zorrilla in a battle of undefeated junior welterweights at The Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.

It was an exciting fight that saw Barboza box well over the balance of the fight. Zorrilla was dangerous by landing some solid power shots. With Barboza well ahead in the final round, Zorrilla was able to land several big power shots which gave Barboza a few anxious moments down the stretch. He was able to get out of the round and win by scores of 98-92 and 97-93 twice.

Barboza landed 171 of 600 punches; Zorrilla 66 of 352.

Barboza, 139.6 lbs of South El Monte, California is 27-0. Zorrilla, 139.6 lbs of Toa Baja, PR is 16-1.

Barboza said, “I was a little rusty. It’s been a while. I’m not going to be inactive like that no more, man. I’m going to be fighting constantly.
 
“I was more off balance {in the 10^th round}. I was right there. Once you saw me off balance, I was right back to my thing. Shout out to my conditioning. My conditioning was on point.
 
“My manager knows, if we can’t get a title shot, you know who it is. We want Teofimo. It’s either a title shot or him.”

Muratalla Decisions Valtierra

Raymond Muratalla remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Jair Valtierra in a lightweight contest.

In round four, Muratalla dropped Valtierra with a left hook to the Temple.

Muratalla landed 246 of 519 punches; Valtierra was just 33 of 355.

Muratalla, 136 lbs of Fontana, CA won by scores of 80-71 on all cards, and is now 15-0. Valtierra, 137 lbs of Leon, MEX is 16-2.

“I did OK. I felt like I was a little bit sloppy. I could’ve done a lot better. There are better days to come,” Muratalla said. “I just want to stay active, keep fighting, and whatever opponents they bring to me, they bring to me. I just want to get to the top, and I’m going to keep fighting and fighting.”

Torrez stops Zavala in one

Richard Torrez Jr. stopped Roberto Zavala Jr. in the opening round of their six-round heavyweight bout.

In the first round, Torrez landed several swift combinations that snapped Zavala’s head back, and the fight was stopped at 58 seconds

Torrez Jr., 224 lbs of Tulare, CA is 2-0 with two knockouts. Zavala, 255.2 lbs of Del Rio, TX is 2-2-1.

Torrez Jr. said, “I want to thank Top Rank for keeping me active and giving me the platform to showcase my talents. Every fight is a learning experience, and I can’t wait until August 27 in Tulsa.”

Austin Brooks remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Victor Saravia in a featherweight bout.

Brooks, 125.2 lbs of San Diego won by scores of 40-36 on all cards and is now 7-0. Saravia, 125.2 lbs of Los Angeles is 1-3.

Stephan Shaw made short work of Bernardo Marquez by scoring a first round stoppage of a scheduled eight-round heavyweight bout.

In the opening minute, Shaw dropped Marquez with a wicked combination that was punctuated by a left hook. Shaw dropped Marquez in with a heavy combination. Shaw ended things with another crunching combination that saw four hard rights and a body shot that sent Marquez down and out at 2:35.

Shaw, 236.6 lbs of Saint Louis, MO is 17-0 with 13 knockouts. Marquez, 231.2 lbs of Imperial Valley, CA is 14-5-1.

Floyd Diaz remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage in a scheduled six-round junior featherweight fight.

In round three, Diaz decked Salome with a big right hand. Moments later, Diaz landed a big one-two combination and the fight was stopped at 1:17.

Diaz, 121.6 lbs of Las Vegas, NV is now 6-0 with two knockouts. Salome, 121.4 lbs of Anaheim, CA is 3-1-1.

Adrian Yung and Jorge Marron Jr. battled to a six-round majority decision in a six-round welterweight fight.

Yung, 142.6 lbs of Los Mochis, MEX won a card 59-57, but that was overruled by two scorecards at 57-57. Yung is now 28-7-3. Marron, 143.2 lbs of San Diego, CA is 20-3-2.

TOPPENISH, Wash. (July 15, 2022) – Houston welterweight Quinton Randall (10-0-1, 2 KOs) won last night’s RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS main event, taking an 8-round unanimous decision against Ivan “Cobra” Pandzic (14-2-1, 8 KOs), at Yakama Legends Casino, in Toppenish, Washington.

Four matches were streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS^®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, please visit www.ufcfightpass.com.

The 31-year-old Randall, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC Silver champion, put on an elite boxing demonstrate against Pandzic in their non-title fight. Randall was a standout USA amateur boxer who captured a gold medal at the prestigious 2016 USA Nationals, silver at the 2017 USA Nationals and 2017 Pan American Games, and he reached the quarterfinals of the 2017 World Championships.

Hometown hero Andrew “White Lightning” Murphy (6-0, 4 KOs), who is trained by Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr., returned to fight in the Northwest for the first time as a professional, defeating Isiah Jones (9-7, 3 KOs) by way of a one-sided 8-round unanimous decision to capture the vacant NBA Americas super middleweight title. Murphy relocated to Pensacola, Florida, in order to be trained by Jones.

Super lightweight William Hernandez (9-2, 5 KOs) pitched a near shutout, winning all eight rounds on two of the judges’ scorecards, against Washington intra-state rival Margarito Hernandez (2-3-1).

In the RJJ Boxing on UFC Opener, super middleweight Alarenz Reynolds (2-1) won a 6-round decision over Joseph Aguilar (2-1-1, 1 KOs).

Official results below:

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

MAIN EVENT – WELTERWEIGHTS

Quinton Randall (10-0-1, 2 KOs), Houston, TX

WDEC8 (79-73, 78-74, 78-74)

Ivan Pandzic (14-2-1, 8 KOs), Rancho Cucamonga, CA

CO-FEATURE – VACANT NBA AMERICAS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Andrew Murphy (6-0, 4 KOs), Selah, WA

WDEC8 (80-74, 80-74, 79-73)

Isiah Jones (9-7, 3 KOs), Detroit, MI

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS

William Hernandez (9-2, 5 KOs), Burien, WA

80-74, 80-74, 79-73)

Magarito Hernandez (2-3-1, 0 KOs), Wapato, WA

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Alarenz Reynolds (2-1, 0 KOs), Auburn, WA

WDEC 6 (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)

Joseph Aguilar (2-1-1, 1 KO), Portland, OR

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All the weights and photos from today’s weigh-in at BT Studios ahead of tomorrow’s fight night.

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WBC Silver Middleweight Championship – 12×3 Rounds @ 160 lbs
Hamzah Sheeraz – 11 stone 5 lbs 4oz
Francisco Torres – 11 stone 5 lbs 4oz

The British, Commonwealth & IBF Intercontinental Super-middleweight Championship – 12 X 3 Minute Rounds @ 168 lbs
Lennox Clarke – 11 stone 13 lbs 10oz
Mark Heffron – 11 stone 12 lbs 12oz

The WBC Silver Featherweight Championship -12 X 3 Minute Rounds @ 126 lbs
Nick Ball – 8 stone 13 lbs 12 oz
Nathanael Kakololo – 8 stone 12lbs 10oz

The Vacant WBC International Silver Featherweight Championship
10 X 3 Minute Rounds @ 124 lbs (Max)
Dennis McCann – 8 stone 11 lbs 4oz
James Beech Jnr – 8 Stone 11 Lbs 10 oz

8 X 3 Minute Rounds International Super-Featherweight Contest
Ryan Garner – 9 Stone 6 lbs
Christian Lopez Torres – 9 Stone 7lbs 6oz

8 X 3 Minute Rounds International Super-Lightweight Contest
Pierce O’Leary – 10 stone 1 lbs
Robin Zamora – 10 stone 1 lbs

6 X 3 Minute Rounds International Light-Heavyweight Contest
Karol Itauma – 12 stone 9 lbs
Michal Gazdik – 12 stone 7 lbs

8 X 3 Minute Rounds International Featherweight Contest
Masood Abdulah – 8 stone 9 lbs
Tinko Banabakov – 8 stone 12 lbs

6 X 3 Minute Rounds International Featherweight Contest
Umar Khan – 8 stone 13 lbs
Engel Gomez – 9 stone 2 lbs

6 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
Khalid Ali – 10 stone 10 lbs
Des Newton – 11 stone

6 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-Lightweight Contest
Sonny Liston Ali – 10 stone 2 lbs
Chris Adaway – 10 stone 2 lbs

4 X 3 Minute Rounds Welterweight Contest
Sean Noakes –  10 stone 6 lbs
MJ Hall – 10 stone 8lbs

Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of undefeated featherweight prospect and former Olympian Mirco Cuello of Santa Fe, Argentina, to a promotional contract.

The most decorated Argentinean amateur boxer of his generation, 21-year-old Cuello, won countless international elite championships during his 105-fight career in the unpaid ranks, before turning professional shortly after competing at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

As a professional, the power-punching Cuello (8-0, 7 KOs) was last seen picking up the WBA International Featherweight Championship last June by dropping and stopping Venezuela’s Leonardo Padilla in two rounds at the WBAKODrugs event.

“It’s a pleasure for me and my team to sign with Sampson Lewkowicz, a recognized promoter who can help me better develop my boxing and be the next world champion for Argentina,” said a happy Cuello after signing.

Cuello’s team consists of his father, Darío Cuello, as well as Mariano Carrera and Physical Trainer Ruperto Ruiz. He is managed by well-known boxing figure Gardner Payne of Payne Boxing.

“I thank Sampson Boxing for giving us the opportunity to work together for the present and future of Mirco Cuello,” added trainer Carrera. “ I have accompanied him since the beginning of his amateur career and I have no doubt that his time is now coming.”

“We are very excited that Mirco has signed with Sampson Boxing,” said Gardner Payne, President of Payne Boxing, LLC. “Last week, our mutual fighter, Alberto Palmetta, was scheduled to fight on Showtime in San Antonio, Texas, despite a severe back injury. Alberto wanted to proceed, however, Sampson canceled the fight, putting the health and well-being of the boxer over self-interest. It was for this that Payne Boxing encouraged Mirco to sign with Sampson. Sampson will help lead Mirco to a world title while always putting his health and safety first.”

New promoter Lewkowicz says he’s happy to be joining forces again with Gardner Payne and Team Cuello.

“Mirco Cuello will be a great champion from Argentina,” said Lewkowicz. “He has the right schooling in the amateurs to become a contender very quickly. The fans are going to love his punching power and the excitement it brings. I am excited to be joining this great team in guiding the career of the young phenom, Mirco Cuello.”

Lewkowicz says Cuello’s first appearance under the Sampson banner will be announced shortly.

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About Sampson Boxing

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America. Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN, VS., FOX, Fox Sports and several international networks. For more information, visit sampsonboxing.com.

NEW YORK (July 15, 2022)–TONIGHT at The Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, undefeated heavyweight Stephan Shaw will be back in action as he takes on Bernardo Marquez in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

Shaw, 29 years-old of Saint Louis, Missouri boasts an impressive mark of 16-0 with 12 knockouts.

Shaw, who is managed by Split-T Management is a nine-year professional who has wins over Danny Kelly (9-2-1), Jonny Rice (4-1-1), Donovan Dennis (12-3), Willie Jake Jr. (8-2-1), Gregory Corbin (15-2), Lyubomyr Pinchuk (12-1-1) and his bout when Shaw stopped former amateur champion Joey Dawejko in eight-rounds on January 29th in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Marquez of Imperial Valley, California has a very respectable record of 14-4-1 with 10 knockouts.

Marquez, 28, is a seven year pro, has wins over Oswaldo Ortega (1-0) & Daniel Arambuka (3-0). Marquez has won six-straight fights. In his latest outing, Marquez stopped Ernesto Zamora in the second round on October 2, 2021 in Sonora, Mexico.

The fight will be streamed live on ESPN+ at 7PM ET

Shaw, who is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Top Rank, weighed 236.6 lbs. Marquez was 231.2 lbs.

MIAMI – July 15, 2022 – Former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy discussed his upcoming showdown against unbeaten rising star Gary Antuanne Russell before they meet in the telecast opener live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, July 30 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by two-division champion Danny “Swift” Garcia making his 154-pound debut against exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Barthelemy began training camp in Las Vegas before finishing up in Miami, where he’s currently located. A world champion at 130 and 135 pounds, Barthelemy can move one step closer toward making history with a signature victory on July 30, as he sets his sights on becoming the first Cuban fighter to become a three-division world champion.

Here is what Barthelemy had to say about training camp, Russell and more:

On his recent training camp:

“I started camp in Las Vegas and got in great shape before I made the move to Miami where I reunited with my original coach Orlando Cuellar. For the last several weeks I’ve been training with Cuellar, putting in the proper work to get ready for my fight with Gary Antuanne Russell. I felt I needed to get back to my roots when I first turned pro, so I brought back my first coach, and everything has been great since Cuellar and I got back together. This training camp has been incredible, and I’ll be at my absolute best on fight night.”

On his upcoming fight with Gary Antuanne Russell:

“It’s no secret that I’ll be in the most dangerous fight of my career when I step in the ring with Gary Antuanne Russell. He’s knocked out every opponent he’s faced, so I’m well aware of his power. I believe the work I’ve put in with Cuellar is going to be the difference in me winning this fight. I’m sitting on my punches more and he will have to be wary of my power. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, don’t be surprised if I knock him out.”

On what a win will do for his career:

“This is a pivotal point in my career where if I win, I’ll be back in the running for another world title. Everything is riding on this fight, so the fans can expect to see me leave everything in the ring. This is a must win for me and major doors will open with a victory.”

On fighting in Brooklyn on SHOWTIME:

“I’m grateful to my team and SHOWTIME for giving me another opportunity to fight on the national stage. Barclays Center in Brooklyn has had some amazing fight crowds over the years and I just want to carry the momentum of putting on another electrifying fight.”

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ABOUT GARCIA VS. BENAVIDEZ

Garcia vs. Benavidez will see two-division world champion and Brooklyn fan-favorite Danny “Swift” Garcia making his super welterweight debut against exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr. in a 12-round showdown that headlines a stacked tripleheader Saturday, July 30 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will also see Polish star and Brooklyn’s all-action Adam Kownacki returning to the ring to take on Turkish Olympian Ali Eren Demirezen in a 10-round heavyweight attraction, while unbeaten rising star Gary Antuanne Russell faces former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy in a 10-round showdown to kick off the telecast.

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