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They’re doing national anthems (ours sucks ass by the way).

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Published: August 16, 2023

Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Álvarez Defends Titles Against Undisputed Junior Middleweight Champion Charlo Saturday, September 30, Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES – August 16, 2023 – Boxing superstars Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo faced off for the second consecutive day Wednesday, this time at a press conference in Los Angeles before they meet in a historic clash headlining SHOWTIME PPV (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) on Saturday, September 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions will present the Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.

After kicking off the fight promotion in New York on Tuesday, the undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo and undisputed junior middleweight champion Charlo hit the west coast to preview their showdown that will pit two reigning undisputed champions against each other for the first time in the four-belt era.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday from The Beverly Hilton:

CANELO ÁLVAREZ

“I’m very happy to be involved in big fights like this. I hope that everybody enjoys this fight because it’s going to be a great night for the fans and for everybody who has wanted to see this fight for a long time.

“We’ll see if it’s true that I’ve lost a step. We’ll see. I understand what the people said, and I agree. I didn’t look my best in my last two fights, but I know why, and I’m ready for this fight. We’ll see what happens. We’re going to see something different.

“I always say that outside of the ring, I look like I’m an easy opponent. But when fighters step in the ring with me, it’s completely different. It’s not the same watching me from outside the ring as it is actually being inside the ring with me. I’m a different guy.

“I think both Jermell and Jermall Charlo are great fighters. No disrespect to Jermall. But I think Jermell has had better opposition in his fights. I think he is the better fighter. That’s just what I think.

“I’m going to bring my best like always. I’ll bring my skills and my experience into the ring. I’m just going to do my best, and that’s it.”

JERMELL CHARLO

“When I got the call for this fight, there was nothing I could say other than ‘let’s go.’ My whole career has kind of been all about chasing Canelo. He’s been the top guy for a long time. The fight has presented itself now, and I just have to get in there, do my job, and be the best that I can be.

“After September 30, people are gonna appreciate my skills and what I’ve been doing for so long, ever since I was a kid. With every fight, I come to put on a show, and I’m dangerous the whole fight. I want to be known as great.

“He’s gonna find out that I’m the big Charlo. I am what I say I am. Canelo will see that I pack good punching power, that I have good lateral movement, and that I’m a ring general, just like he is. He’ll see that it won’t be a walk in the park. He says he’s gonna be better in this fight, and it’s the same thing for me.

“I’m gonna bring that Texas heat. I’m gonna show up and show out. I’m gonna have fun and do what I do. This is what I love to do. I’m gonna represent the culture and put on a show.

“Get your tickets, tune into ‘All-Access,’ tune into the fight because we’re bringing boxing up to be the best that it can be this year. We’re gonna give you that bang for your buck.”

EDDY REYNOSO, Canelo’s Trainer and Manager

“We’re here, and we’re ready to keep moving forward and chasing history. It’s not easy to make a fight between two undisputed champions like we have done. It took a great effort from both teams to be able to make this happen.

“Styles make fights, and I believe Canelo and Charlo’s styles clash perfectly to make this a great fight on September 30. Make sure to come out to Las Vegas. It’s going to be a great night.

“We are very motivated as a team to be facing Team Charlo, which has a great trainer in Derrick James and also Joan Guzman. It’s going to be a battle of wits, yes, but it’s all about the fighters that are going to be in the ring. Two undisputed champions with their trainers backing them up to make sure that they are fighting at their best.”

DERRICK JAMES, Charlo’s Trainer

“Hopefully, everyone turns out on September 30 because this fight is gonna be fireworks. Both of these guys are gonna bring everything to the ring, and I’m looking forward to Jermell delivering a great performance and a great victory that night.

“My job for Jermell is making sure he can do everything I need him to do in order for him to be successful. I’m not as worried about who’s in the other corner, I’m focused on Jermell. At the same time, this is a super fight. You have to be motivated and inspired by it. I’m motivated to make sure that Jermell comes out successful.”

TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions

“This is going to be an incredible night. September 30 promises to be nothing but fireworks in front of another electrifying sold-out crowd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Get your tickets early because this is a fight you won’t want to miss.”

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Published: August 16, 2023

Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Álvarez Defends Titles Against Undisputed Junior Middleweight Champion Charlo Saturday, September 30, Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

NEW YORK – Boxing superstars Canelo Álvarez and Jermell Charlo faced off for the first time on Tuesday at a kickoff press conference in New York to preview their blockbuster showdown that headlines a SHOWTIME PPV (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) on Saturday, September 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions will present the Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.

The undisputed super middleweight world champion Canelo will take on the undisputed junior middleweight world champion Charlo in a historic matchup that will pit two reigning undisputed champions against each other for the first time in the four-belt era.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Palladium Times Square:

CANELO ÁLVAREZ

“Thank you to Jermell for taking this fight. I’m very happy to be in this position and to be in big fights. Jermell is a great fighter who takes on big challenges, just like I do. I always take risks.

“Jermell is a great fighter, and this is a fight that’s been out there as a possibility for a long time. Now is the correct time for this fight.

“I’m gonna put everything into the ring. My experience, my power, and my skills. It’s going to take everything to win this fight. It’s going to be a great night for the fans.

“It’s good that people are saying I’ve lost a step. It’s fine. I know why I didn’t look as good in my last two fights. I know why, and I’m different now. I’m preparing now for a different type of fighter.

“I’m 100% focused on this fight. Then we’ll see what happens after. Everyone wants drama, and for us to fight on this stage, but when two fighters are 100% focused like we are right now, it’s gonna make it a great fight in the ring.

“I have everything that he says he has as well. I have experience, and I’ve been in this position a lot of times. That’s why we’re here. We’re going to find out if he’s got enough on September 30.

“I love being in these kinds of fights. Stay tuned on September 30 because this is gonna be a great night for boxing.”

JERMELL CHARLO

“This is a long time coming. Canelo and Eddy are legends in the game of boxing. They’ve put on great shows, and I want to be the one that gets in there and takes it all away from them.

“Me and my brother Jermall have been putting on for boxing, and it’s our time now. A lot of people are worried about the wrong things. When you want to win something this big, you have to risk it all.

“I just want to quiet my haters and doubters and turn non-believers into believers. I’ve watched a lot of great people in the sport of boxing, and now I think this is the best moment for me to leave my mark. With two great fighters in there, you get nothing but fireworks. When this fight presented itself, it was a no-brainer to make this happen.

“I’m gonna train my ass off and be intelligent. I know I’m moving up in weight, but who cares? That won’t stop me from getting in there and doing it the way I do it. I’m excited for this moment.

“My heart, desire, and determination will give me what I need to win. I guarantee a great night and that you’re gonna hear some lions roaring.

“I don’t have any excuses. Whatever happens, happens. I came here to win this fight. I’m not laying down. I don’t care what anyone says.

“I’m so proud to be one of the fighters who’s able to get in there and step up and fight the best. I’m gonna be training my ass off. Tune in on September 30. Be there or be square. We’re gonna turn this into a whole new ball game.”

EDDY REYNOSO, Canelo’s Trainer and Manager

“Here we are in New York, once again announcing what will be one of the best fights in recent memory. Styles make fights, and I believe that both Charlo and Canelo possess the kind of contrasting styles that fans will love to see in a fight.

“Charlo is a great champion and has a great trainer in as Derrick James. He is a great fighter with a big heart that has gotten up off the mat after losing, and that makes him even more dangerous. He lost, but he also redeemed himself and showed that you can redeem yourself to earn big fights like this one.

“This will definitely be a challenge. Charlo is capable of ending the fight at any moment, and we must be ready for anything he might do.

“We know it will be a tough fight, but we are always ready. You will all see a great fight, and you will also see a very different Canelo compared to the one you saw during the last few fights.”

DERRICK JAMES, Charlo’s Trainer

“This is a fight that Jermell Charlo has always wanted. It’s the type of fight he’s needed to put him into super superstardom. Canelo is a great fighter with a great trainer, and they’ve been so consistent over the years. It’s hard to do that in boxing.

“It’s gonna take Jermell being the best version of himself. He’s gonna have to be focused in training camp and focused in the fight. He’s gonna get what he needs to get because of the focus he has and because he knows he has to be himself.

“Jermell should be comfortable with the weight on fight night. He’s daring to be great. He’s all about stepping up and taking the challenges. He wants to be undisputed in two weight classes at the same time.

“It’s all about us coming in and doing what we do best. Both guys are gonna try to do whatever they can do to come out successful. It’s gonna be a great and exciting night of boxing.”

TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions

“September 30 will be another night of history. It’s impressive what both men have accomplished to become undisputed. And we also have the back-to-back Trainer of the Year winners in, Eddy Reynoso and Derrick James, up here as well. It’s everything you would want for a mega-fight.

“Canelo is truly one of the sport’s best ever. He’s a hero in Mexico and universally respected. He’s a throwback fighter who takes on all challengers, and he’s boxing’s biggest star.

“Jermell will bring everything he’s got to this fight. He’s cleaned out the division and beaten every fighter he’s faced. He’s not just convinced he can win this fight, he’s convinced he will.

“This is a classic old-school fight with two guys who can really crack. It will come down to who can handle themselves under fire. It’s a super fight you don’t want to miss.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President, SHOWTIME SPORTS®

“Coming off some of the biggest and most anticipated fights in recent memory, we have a special one on September 30. This is another matchup with historic implications, the first bout in the four-belt era pitting two undisputed champions.

“Regardless of who you are rooting for, these two men are among the elites in boxing. Both have historic achievements. Canelo has defeated 18 world champions in his career. He has fought at least one world champion every year for the last 10 years.

“Jermell Charlo is the first undisputed 154-pound world champion in the four-belt era. He could join Terence Crawford as the only male boxer to become undisputed in two weight classes in the four-belt era.

“This event is a rare opportunity to witness greatness. Greatness means not being satisfied with being the first and only four-belt undisputed super welterweight champion. Greatness is pushing for more, more challenges, more history, continuing to test the limits of your own performance. Greatness is taking tough fights and big challenges when you don’t have to.”

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Published: April 23, 2023

Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with a left hand to the body in the seventh-round

Las Vegas: At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, boxing stood on top of the sports world as two young fighters under the age of 30 put their undefeated records on the line. Gervonta "Tank" Davis stepped in the ring against Ryan Garcia in what is thus far the most significant fight of 2023. No title was on the line. But this match was more of an indicator of where boxing currently stands in today's sports world, both in fan interest and financial strength. 

Davis displayed his superiority, scoring a somewhat anticlimactic knockout in the seventh round to claim victory on the biggest stage of his career. Before the match started, Davis was as high as a -220 favorite, with Garcia as a +170 underdog. 

The bout started slowly, with both fighters circling one another. Garcia established his jab early, throwing it as often as possible to keep Davis from going on the inside. Whatever nerves Garcia had entering the ring dissipated at the end of the first. After a tepid start, the 24-year-old Garcia turned up the intensity by applying pressure and letting his hands go in the second round. 

Davis was relegated to holding and ducking below the waist yet remained patient, waiting for an opening. With less than 30 seconds left in the round, Davis caught Garcia overcommitting on the inside and landed a left hand that sent his rival to the canvas. 

Following the knockdown, the proceeding rounds fell into a pattern with Davis waiting on the outside, landing a few counterpunches. Garcia, who seemed apprehensive to throw punches in combination, threw one punch at a time and wasn't nearly as effective as he could have been.

In the sixth round, Garcia once again went for the gusto, landing a series of right hands in a row leading to more exchanges between the two. There were moments when Garcia was successful when he started with his right hand. But the younger fighter was far too hesitant, leaving his attacks inconsistent. 

The fight's conclusion came in the seventh round. Davis utilized a strategy throughout of ducking below the waist and grabbing Garcia anytime he found himself on the inside. It worked to the three-division champion's advantage when he landed a body punch that initially didn't look like it had much leverage. But, looks can be deceiving. 

With a late reaction, Garcia backed up and took a knee, unable to get up from the referee's 10-count. The body shot knockout will come with its share of criticism. Many will point out that the stoppage looked just as much of a byproduct of Garcia opting to quit as it did due to a punch landing. 

In the most anticipated fights of 2023 so far, Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Regardless, at the time of the stoppage, Davis led on all three judges' scorecards with scores of 59-55, 59-56, and 58-56. The punch statistics were closer than the scorecards. Davis landed 35 out of 103 punches at a 34 percent rate, and Garcia landed 39 out of 163 punches at a 24 percent rate. 

Still, under the age of 25, Garcia could make fights with his contemporaries and could use the loss to Davis as motivation to further improve his craft. 

The hope for Davis is that he will stay on the path of taking on challenging competition. Next month, Devin Haney will defend his crown as the undisputed lightweight champion against Vasiliy Lomachenko. And with Shakur Stevenson now at lighweight, there are two- more potential huge PPV fights available for Davis. 

It may not be remembered as the best fight of 2023, but Davis-Garcia showed that when two fighters in their prime step into the ring, boxing still holds a place of importance in the sports world. 

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Published: April 21, 2023

“I touch that jaw and I’m telling you, you’re going to sleep. I’ll probably break your jaw.” – Davis

“Everything is coming to a halt for you on Saturday night. You’re gonna learn the hard way.” - Garcia

Unbeaten Rivals Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia Preview Long-Awaited Showdown Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® Production This Saturday, April 22, from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

LAS VEGAS – Undefeated rivals and boxing superstars Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia went face-to-face for the first time during fight week at Thursday’s final press conference before they meet this Saturday, April 22, in a SHOWTIME PPV production from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 The press conference also featured fighters competing on the pay-per-view undercard, including WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. and Olympic® Bronze Medalist Yamaguchi Falcao, who meet in the co-main event, super middleweight sluggers Gabriel Rosado and Bektemir Melikuziev, who battle in a 10-round rematch, and hard-hitting 19-year-old middleweight Elijah Garcia and Mexico’s Kevin Salgado, who duel in the pay-per-view telecast opener at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

 The event is promoted by GTD Promotions, TGB Promotions, and Golden Boy Promotions.

 Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from KÀ Theatre at MGM Grand:

 GERVONTA DAVIS

 “All he talks about is that one punch. I only need one too. I touch that jaw, and I’m telling you, you’re going to sleep. I’ll probably break your jaw.

 “We’re here. Enough with the talking. I’m ready to get down and dirty. I’m from Baltimore City, and you’ll see how we turn it come Saturday. See y’all then.

 “He’s gonna feel me for sure. I am what I say I am. I’m that guy. I didn’t get all the way here for no reason. I put the work in, and I got those guys out of there. He’s gonna see it come Saturday night for sure.

 “Don’t forget I’m the most accurate puncher out there. Make sure you’ve been practicing putting your hands up.

 “He’s getting his ass whooped. It’s gonna be an exciting fight. I’m excited to be here. I don’t know about him, but I’m coming with some stuff for sure.  

 “He doesn’t have the fundamentals at all. If Joe Goossen is that great of a trainer, he’s gotta fix his fundamentals. All he’s got is that weak hook. That’s all he’s relying on.

 “He’s delusional if he thinks he’s knocking me out. That’s it.”

 RYAN GARCIA

 “Everything is catching up to you. Everything is coming to a halt for you on Saturday night. You’re gonna learn the hard way.

 “What an honor to be here. This is a dream come true. I’m seeing my face on the big screens at MGM and this is what I’ve dreamed of since I was a little boy. I’m very happy and excited.

 “I don’t have much to say, really, I’m just staying focused and preparing. I know there’s a big task at hand, but I’m gonna come out victorious.

 “He’s gonna find out exactly why I’m here. You don’t get to this position without having something special. Anybody can see that. We’ll just have to wait and see when I’m in there. He’ll see it when I’m in there.

 “This man has never punished anyone in his life. He’s always losing in these fights. Get that out of your mind. You’re gonna get punished. You got the lowest punch output in boxing.

 “This is the biggest moment in sports right now. It means a lot. The magnitude of this fight is huge. Everything is already on the line. I’m just ready to go as deep as I have to. This moment is everything to me. I’ve envisioned this for years, and it’s finally here.

 “I just need one shot. That left hook. I feel like I’m gonna break his jaw with that hook. I just see him lying on the floor.

 “I’m ready to do what I do. I’m gonna end him, I promise that. It’s over.”

 DAVID MORRELL JR.

 “This is so exciting. I’m thrilled about the opportunity, and I want to thank my whole team. This means a lot to me.

 “I want a big name in my next fight, so this is the perfect fight and the perfect stage for me to prepare to face the best in the division.

 “100% I’m trying to send a message to David Benavidez. I want him to know that I’m ready. I’ve told everyone that I’m ready for all the best fighters at 168 pounds.

 “He’s got his opinion, but it’s not as easy as he says. The amateurs are different than the pros. Look at my last fight, everyone was talking about me losing, but I go in there and get knockouts.

 “I’m really thankful for my support from all the Cuban fans out there. I’m ready to knock Falcao out for all of you. He’s going down in five or six rounds.

 “I’m ready for what’s in front of me. I have everything I need. I’m focused and I feel great.”

 YAMAGUCHI FALCAO

 “I’m all about taking on the best and biggest challenges. I love this sport, and I believe in myself. I know exactly what I want to do on Saturday night.

 “People should know that I’m an Olympic medalist, that I’m very talented, and that I’m here to make history and shock the world.

 “I want to leave my imprint on the world right here in Las Vegas and let everyone know that I’ve arrived.

 “I stand by my words that I’m gonna knock him out. I love Cuban boxing, but Saturday is gonna be my night. I’m a problem.”

 GABRIEL ROSADO

 “The rematch made sense being that I was already in camp getting ready for a big fight. This opportunity presented itself, and I thought it made sense on this huge card.

 “I took it personally that he thinks the knockout in our first fight was a fluke. I just want to prove him wrong.

 “It’s going to be the same outcome this time. We’re going in there locked in. I had a great training camp, and I feel amazing.

 “The fans know that they’re gonna get my best. I’m a Philadelphia warrior. It’s not just about winning, it’s about how I win. It’s hard to top that first knockout, but I’m coming to give a great performance and I can’t wait.

 “It’s been a long road for me, but I’m enjoying it and I’m having fun. You gotta have fun doing this. I just want to keep proving that I’m improving as a fighter and that I’m worthy of this stage. Come Saturday night, we’re gonna shine again.”

 BEKTEMIR MELIKUZIEV

 “I’m very thankful to be on this stage with this big opportunity on a card like this. This is the fight I’ve wanted and the fight I’ve been asking for.

 “This is boxing. A mistake was made, and a lesson was learned in our first fight. There won’t be any mistake made by me this time.

 “I’m happy to have this opportunity. I have a great fighter in front of me. I can promise you that no matter how long this fight goes, it’s gonna be exciting and action-packed.

 “He can think whatever he wants. I have no problem with it. I can just promise that it’s gonna be a great fight and be action-packed.

 “Whatever happened in the first fight already happened, I’m going to do my talking inside of the ring.”

 ELIJAH GARCIA

 “The fans are going to see an explosive fight. Salgado is a great opponent, but I’m gonna push the pace, and someone is gonna get knocked out. It’s gonna be fought on the inside, and we’ll see what happens.

 “Phoenix has always had good boxers and great talent, and we’re just starting to take the big fights and become champions. I just want to become the next big name from there.

 “My goal is to be a champion when I’m 21 years old. If it comes sooner, then I’m ready. Right now, I’m just taking it one fight at a time and building myself. I want to be mandatory by the end of the year.

 “Now I feel like I wanna knock him out. I expect to put him out before six and put on a great show for the fans.”

 KEVIN SALGADO

 “He can say whatever he wants up here right now. The only one that’s getting knocked out on Saturday is Elijah Garcia.

 “I don’t care how young he is or how ambitious he is, I’m going to go in that ring, get the victory, and be on my way.

 “One thing is to talk outside the ring; he seems to like to do that. I’m going to talk inside the ring, and everyone will see what I’m capable of.

 CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Trainer

 “Here we go again with another one. I don’t do too much talking. We do it in the ring. Be prepared Saturday night because it’s on. In the words of my coaching partner Kenny Ellis, we’re going to put some knuckles on somebody.

 “Ryan says he’s the king, but this is vicious right here. I ain’t never seen a king hold his kingdom down when you have a vicious crew come through. We are coming through. We are vicious. We aren’t just boxing. We’re doing this. Come Saturday night, be prepared. Stop playin’ with my youngin’.

 “I don’t train for knockouts. I train for punishment. I want you to feel it. I’m sending the message to everyone, through you. You will see.”  

 JOE GOOSSEN, Garcia’s Trainer

 “I’m not going to have a war of words with anybody because the real war is going to be Saturday night between two great fighters. This is one of the most exceptional matches put together in a long time. The interest in this fight has been unbelievable.

 “Ryan Garcia is one of the most uniquely talented fighters I’ve ever been involved with in a half of a century. People know me, and I don’t mess around.

 “I’ve never seen anybody train as hard, or focus as much as Ryan has. He has a deep faith. He has a deep faith in himself as well. I just can’t say enough great things about him. He’s going to bring something very special to the ring Saturday, I can guarantee that.”

 TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions

 “It’s happening, folks. Make no mistake about it; this is a super fight. It’s one of the biggest that can be made in boxing and the best fight of 2023.

 “It’s not often in today’s game that we see two young fighters, both undefeated, both in their prime, step into the ring together.

 “We always hear about styles make fights and in this case, it’s never been more true. This fight will be an instant classic and an all-out war. This is going to be like Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns, and in ‘Tank’ Davis, we have Hagler.”

 LEONARD ELLERBE, Boxing Promoter

 “The talk is done; it’s go time this Saturday. The biggest fight in boxing.

 “We believe in Tank 1000%. So when it comes to what Oscar says, he has no room to talk about anything. We carry ourself like the A-side because that’s what we are.

 “It’s going to be Tank Davis by KO, like I’ve been saying, and it might be early.”

 OSCAR DE LA HOYA, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions

 “I truly believe that the winner of this fight will be the new king of the sport. As someone who spent most of his early life in the ring, I know firsthand what it takes to compete at the highest level. This is the highest level. I look at Ryan, and I know he’s ready. I look at Ryan’s team, and they know he’s ready.

 “When I look at ‘Tank’s’ team’s action throughout the whole promotion, I am left to wonder, ‘Do they really think this guy is ready?’ Catchweights and rehydration clauses. Late afternoon weigh ins. All these small petty requirements point to a team looking to protect their fighter, and why would they protect their fighter, unless they don’t think he’s ready for this moment? I really believe that ‘Tank’s’ team is worried he’s going to lose. When you’re a young fighter, nothing feels worse than your team not believing in you.”

 STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President, SHOWTIME Sports

 “We’re thrilled to bring you this fight in collaboration with DAZN PPV and we’re proud to once again be delivering the strongest schedule in the sport.

“SHOWTIME has delivered 14 marquee events in just the first six months of the year, and this is our ninth live boxing event in the last 11 weeks. It’s one of the hottest runs in the history of SHOWTIME BOXING®.

 “This Saturday, we have one of the hottest fights of the year. Two fighters with different personalities, different fan bases, and very different styles in the ring. This is a battle of the two most popular fighters in the U.S. Both are huge draws. Both are coming off very impressive performances; ‘Tank’ Davis winning by TKO over Hector Luis Garcia, and Ryan Garcia last fought in July against former title holder Javier Fortuna.

 “’ Tank’ is a five-time champion in three different weight classes. He has sold out venues in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Baltimore, Brooklyn, and Washington, D.C. Three of his last six wins have been one-punch KOs and 18 of his last 19 opponents have been stopped. The combined record of his last 13 opponents is 138 wins and 12 losses.

 “Ryan Garcia probably has the fastest hands in boxing. Everyone talks about Ryan’s social media following, but that’s not really the important thing. Just because he has a big social media following doesn’t mean he’s not one of the most talented boxers in the sport because he clearly is, and everyone talks about his speed. But that’s not the only thing. Ryan Garcia has knockouts in six of his last seven fights, including over Fortuna this past July.”