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EPISODE: Episode 1
Today we begin by looking at the highly-anticipated fight between undefeated Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Hector Luis Garcia, as well as breaking down the undercard of the PBC upcoming event taking place in Washington, then we jump across the pond to preview the sensational Boxxer, in association with Wasserman Boxing, card headlined by Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith, which features acclaimed fighters such as Team GB Olympic hero Frazer Clarke, heavyweight prospect Matty Harris and Ekow Essuman, before concluding with a few new signings to Matchroom and Imperial.
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Hello welcome back once again boxing fans around the world.
Thank you for joining me here on talk and fight for another episode of boxing news today, courtesy of our friends across the pond at boxing247.
com, we’re going to get started with a bit of a double header here.
We’Re going to start off with a bit of news concerning javonta tank Davis and Hector Luis Garcia and their big fight coming up uh very soon and then uh another story to follow up on that story regarding the undercard of that particular fight.
So, let’s start off with the main headliners.
As I said, we all know who they are.
Do you want the tank Davis been in a bit of trouble with the law lately, but we’ll set that aside, undefeated five-time world champion and boxing Superstar gervanta tank Davis will make his highly anticipated return to the nation’s capital to defend his WBA World lightweight title against Unbeaten world champion Hector Luis Garcia, headlining, a Showtime, Pay-Per-View event from the Capital, One arena in Washington DC and it’s an event presented by PBC Premier, Boxing Champions.
Without a doubt, Davis has established himself as one of the boxing’s hottest must-see attractions, capturing five World titles through three divisions which are knockdowns and Knockouts, and selling out arenas from Los Angeles to Atlanta to New York and the Baltimore native will return to fight in DC.
For the first time since 2016.
, when he headlines, as we say against a dangerous and streaking Hector, Luis Garcia, needing a win to pave the way for the Recently announced Blockbuster Clash against unbeaten, star Ryan, Garcia sometime in the spring of 2023, so uh Capital, One Arena Had this to say, Jordan, Silberman who’s, a general manager, were ready to welcome boxing back to the big stage and after 17 years it’s an honor to host tank, a Baltimore native and actor Luis Garcia for what will no doubt be a special night at Capital.
One Arena good for him Davis by the way it’s 27-0 25 Knockouts, currently holds a WBA lightweight title and will attempt his fourth defense uh by by meeting uh Luis Garcia Davis delivered yet another highlight real performance in his last last thing.
Out of the previously unbeaten Rolando Romero, with a powerful left hand in the sixth round back in May of 2022.
in 2021.
By the way, javonta Davis became a three Division World Champ by capturing 140 pound title with a brilliant stoppage over then unbeaten Mario Barrios.
Before turning away top lightweight Contender, Isaiah Cruz in a successful December title defense said Davis, I’m very excited to be fighting again.
I can’t wait to see all my uh all my day.
One supporters, family, friends and fans come together for the big fight party.
My opponent is an Olympian and a world champion who’s proven to the boxing world that he’s a tremendous competitor, I’m in Camp working, hard and I’ll be ready to January 7th.
To make this a statement fight for all my future opponents make sure you get your tickets.
Now, because this fight is going to be a sellout for sure, keep supporting me and I’ll fight for you, the WBA super featherweight World title Champion Hector Luis Garcia, 16-0, 11.
Sorry, 10 Knockouts is coming off.
A spectacular 2022 highlighted by two Marquee victories.
Garcia had fought professionally since December 2016 after a stellar amateur career that included representing his native Dominican Republic in the 2016 Olympics, and the runner-up finish at the 2015.
Pan Am games here in Toronto, now training in Las Vegas under the watchful eye respectful trainer, Bob Santos, Garcia, scored one of the biggest upsets of 2022 in February when he dropped and defeated.
Then unbeaten Chris Colbert in August, Garcia captured the world title with a one-sided unams decision over incumbent, Roger guterres, making him a strong candidate for fight of the Year honors.
The 31 year old stand stands at five foot nine and will own a sizable height advantage over tank Davis when he makes his lightweight debut this upcoming weekend.
There’S a bit of news for you regarding those two fighters: who’ll go toe-to-toe headlining this event at the Capital.
One Arena on the undercard: we have quite a glittery lineup of young rising stars and they will highlight by the way a three bout streaming presentation on the Showtime sports YouTube, channel and showtimes boxing Facebook page.
So that’s a bit of a change for Showtime.
As I said earlier, it’s a PBC event taking place in Washington and the Showtime show hosted by award-winning morning.
Combat Live digital SHOT, show host Luke, Thomas’s, Luke, Thomas sorry and Brian Campbell starts at 6 45 PM Eastern Time and is taught by Sensational Prospect.
Vito Jr battling Houston’s Omar Rosales in a 10 round super welterweight Showdown.
The action will also see Rising undefeated super lightweight knockout artists, Brandon Lee in an eight rounder taking on Argentina’s Diego Lopez, while unbeaten Blue Chip Prospect, Travon Marshall duels San Antonio’s Sean West.
So those are your three streaming fights uh, then there’s a non-televised undercard, which will be highlighted by Washington, DC fan, favorite and top talent from uh from the local area and surroundings, including the return of Peterson Brothers, former two division: champ Lamont Peterson who’s, taking on Michael Agundo in a sixth rounder, that’s in the super lightweight division, while his brother and one speeding, Contender, Anthony Peterson steps in to face Raul chinino and has six rounder in their super lightweight uh division.
Rounding out the card is Lanham Maryland’s, Keyshawn Williams, ten one and one by the way.
In a six round, welterweight bout against Argentina’s Gustavo David fittori he’s 26 11 and one with 12 Knockouts Rising Prospect and Washington D.
C native Jalil Hackett he’s 4-0.
Three Knockouts goes up Toto against Joel corvera, he’s four and eight three Knockouts in a four round super welterweight fight and super middleweight uh Kyron Davies he’s 16 3-1.
Six Knockouts will face Argentina’s Christian Fabian Rios 23, 15 and 3.
in an all sorry in an eight round match up by the way javonta Davis is stablemate and once beaten, lightweight Prospect.
Mia Ellis will step into the ring against New Hampshire’s Karen Doolin in a four round attraction.
So let’s see how those long young ladies face and fair and we’ll look forward to seeing those results.
Um sometime at next week, let’s bounce across the pond to a big Clash taking place or later this month for sure.
It’S later in January, the British and Commonwealth ibf European and WBC International Silver welterweight titles will be on the lines as Iko usomen and Chris Congo.
Go head to head in a scintillating addition to the undercard of the Chris Eubank Jr, Liam Smith tilt that’s taking place.
As I said on Saturday January 21st, at Manchester’s AO Arena the engine is called produced, a comprehensive, unanimous points, victory over boxers, Samuel antwi.
At the same venue last September to retain his Persian Commonwealth titles and protect his Flawless record at 18 and over seven Knockouts, but Usman will undoubtedly face a tough test in the form of two slick Congo.
In what promises to be a barnstorming title Clash.
Congo captured the vacant WBC International Silver welterweight Crown when he defeated Sebastian for Mella last June in in London and he’ll, be hungry to start the new year in Style, by putting the first dent on essuman’s burgeoning CV and claiming two prestigious titles.
If he does so Rising heavyweight sensation, Fraser Clark is another Sterling addition to the event which is broadcast live in the UK and Republic of Ireland on Sky Sports.
The 2020 Olympic bronze medal hero is eager to ascend up the heavyweight rankings this year and will return to the scene of his last victory, and his opponent will be named in due course.
Clark’S 4-0 by the way, with three knockouts uh.
Speaking of another heavyweight Prospect.
Considered to be quite explosive, it’s confirmed that on this fight too we’re going to see Maddie Harris and his opponent will be also named later.
This hard-hitting Coventry fighter, currently 3-0 two Knockouts burst onto the scene in 2021 and last year, added two impressive stoppages to his resume: defeating and Powell strikowski um.
Ah, an unbeat unbeaten Scottish Cruiserweight star Scott Forest 3-0.
Three Knockouts will be Keen to Showcase his talent on the night when he collides with Armin the Beast buseta 7-5-0 boxer founder and CEO Ben Shalom said.
These are four terrific additions to what is already a Blockbuster card.
Tickets are selling out fast and they are available by the way on talkingfight.
com uh, where the bumper crowd all set for an incredible night of boxing in Manchester uh.
The main event in association with Wasserman boxing, as we said, sees bitter middleweight enemies, Chris Eubank, Jr and Liam Smith face off in what promises to be an epic domestic Clash for the ages, as both Rivals bid to take a giant leap forward in their desired World.
Title Pursuits Elsewhere on the stack tape view card by the way uh Richard piakor, Pia capore, faces former uh two-time WBO Cruiserweight World Champ crushed off yeah Christ, astoff glauwaki, sorry boys as the local lad, Jack Massey steps up to heavyweight uh to fight former world champion.
Joseph Parker so there’s some undercard news for you to digest and let’s move along now to see.
Ah, Metro has signed Gary Cully to an extension Irish lightweight star, Gary Kelly assigned a multi-fed extension with Eddie hearn’s matchroom boxing, as he continues to work towards a world title opportunity in the 135 pound division.
The 26 year old from nas kicked off a memorable 2022 by earning an impressive fifth bounce stoppage win over Mexico’s former IDF lightweight world champion Miguel Vasquez on the undercard of Lee Woods, brilliant World title win over McConnell at the motorpoint arena in Nottingham back in March.
Wow known as the diva who fights out of the Coliseum gym and unit 3 Fitness under the guidance of trainers, Pete Taylor and Neil Barrett then puts pen to paper on a promotional deal with a mattress in August before claiming a stunning first round, knockout win over A job by Mighty at Wembley’s, OVO back in October, said Kelly.
I’M delighted to sign a new deal and pledge my long-term future with matchroom.
I’M only one fight into my first deal so far for match Stream, So to come over so soon after initially signing with them and for them to offer me a new deal shows the beliefs they have in me.
I’Ve always believed that match Hume were the best promotional company in the boxing Circle and always see myself and my career being aligned with matchroom to get this deal across the line as massive me as soon as he sat down talked about the plans for the future.
It was a no-brainer in other signing news.
We see that a company by the name of Imperial boxing has signed a Wichita Falls native featherweight Emmanuel, El trompo Moreno to a multi-year inaugural manual managerial deal.
The 18 year old Emmanuel Moreno is a six-time national champion with an amateur record of 141 wins and only 15 losses.
So a name to look out for in the future.
Mourinho started boxing at the age of six with Coach Mike Zapata.
The duo won multiple national titles before Moreno made, the jump to the paid ranks in November in his professional, debut Moreno won a unanimous decision against a tough veteran Christian Alejandro Silva in Oklahoma City trifon Petrov EV Imperial boxing is very happy to be able to add Moreno to his team, Manny is a special talent.
He said he’s full package from amateur pedigree, to Charisma, to fighting style when Manny Mourinho steps in the ring he keeps you captivated.
He has all the tools to not just become a world champion, but one of the best fighters in his generation wow well um Mourinho, was very sought after but ultimately chose to sign with Petrov.
He said I had a lot of interest from a lot of other managers, But ultimately trifon Petrov made a lot of sense.
For me, the work he’s done with his other fighter speaks enough.
I’M very grateful for his belief in me and with his guidance.
I am sure I’ll reach my dreams in this sport.
Being a professional is an exciting challenge.
For me, I’ve been perfecting my craft since I was six years old and it’s time to show the world what I can do, we’ve put in countless hours in the gym and on the road fighting and being ranked among the top amateurs in the country.
And I’m now looking forward to the future competing on the professional level and working my way up to the top of the sport.
I have ambitious dreams.
I can feel I can achieve them with all God’s favor and in God’s time I’m very thankful for my family.
My team, my friends, my fans who supported me on this journey, it’s only the beginning, and these expect to be back in action in February and that my friends rounds out today’s episode – and I do thank you for joining me today here on talk and fight for Another episode of boxing news headlines: I invite you to join me with Michael and Cedric Ben at 4 P.
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