Showing posts with label Ed Paredes. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

ALAN SANCHEZ VS. ED PAREDES TO HEADLINE GOLDEN BOY LIVE! EVENT ON DECEMBER 4 FEATURING A FULL CARD OF LOCAL SAN DIEGO RISING STARS

  


AUSTRALIA STAR WILL TOMLINSON TO OPEN UP THE FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES LIVE TELECAST FROM DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS


LOS ANGELES (December 2, 2014) - Southern California boxing fans will be in for a full night of boxing action at the Del Mar Fairgrounds - Bing Crosby Hall on Thursday, December 4, as FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes' Golden Boy Live! delivers another stacked card headlined by local favorites and top prospects.

In the televised main event, Fairfield standout Alan Sanchez (14-3-1, 8 KOs) battles veteran contender Ed "The Lion" Parades (35-4-1, 23 KOs)in a 10-round welterweight standoff. The co-feature will see popular local star Manuel "Tino" Avila (16-0, 7 KOs) in a junior featherweight matchup against Jose Luis "Tapitas" Araiza (34-9-1, 25 KOs) in a 10-round brawl. 

Just added to the card in the TV opener is Australian lightweight standout "Wild" Will Tomlinson (22-1-1, 12 KOs), who will face Miguel Zamudio (29-5-1, 17 KOs) in an eight-round contest.

Tickets priced at $75, $60, $45 and $29 plus applicable taxes and service charges are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, the Del Mar Fair Grounds Box Office by calling (858) 792-4252 or online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.pacopresentsboxing.com.

Fighting out of Melbourne, Australia, 28-year-old "Wild" Will Tomlinson (22-1-1, 12 KOs) won several regional titles down under and was racing toward a world title shot before an upset loss to Jerry Belmontes in March. Tomlinson wasn't deterred from his path though and in August he bounced back with a victory over Alberto Cupido that put him on the road to the top once more.

Sparks will fly in a middleweight swing bout scheduled for six rounds when Merida, Mexico's Elias "Latin Kid" Espadas (6-1, 3 KOs) faces off against San Juan, Puerto Rico's Carlos "Macho" Lopez (5-1-1, 3 KOs) in a clash of hungry prospects.

The San Diego boxing community will be well represented on December 4, led by light heavyweight Ulises Sierra (7-0-2, 5 KOs), a hard-hitting 25-year-old who will risk his unbeaten record in a four-round rematch against fellow San Diegan Loren Myers (9-19-1, 2 KOs). The two met in February, but the bout met an abbreviated end due to an injury suffered by Myers, but it is back on and both fighters are ready to showcase their skills in front of a hometown crowd.

Another showdown for San Diego bragging rights will see Bryan Nevarez (1-0) meet Mario Angeles (1-5-2) in a four-round welterweight bout.

National City's Adrian Bargas (10-0-1, 7 KOs) has impressed thus far as a professional and on December 4 he will look to keep the positive momentum going in a six-round junior welterweight matchup against seasoned Mexican veteran Yair Aguilar (11-21-1, 4 KOs).

Also taking place in the junior welterweight division is a six-round showdown between Oceanside's Jonathan Quiroz (5-2, 1 KO) and Oxnard's Daniel Covielles (3-1, 1 KO). Kicking off the evening will be a four-round junior featherweight opener featuring San Diego's own Jorge Ruiz (6-2, 2 KOs) against on Los Angeles' Raymond Chacon (5-11).

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"Sanchez vs. Paredes" is a 10-round welterweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Don Chargin Productions, Paco Presents and in association with Jorge Marron and sponsored by Corona Extra, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Mexico - Live It To Believe It!. The Del Mar Fairgrounds - Bring Crosby Hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. PT and the first fight begins at 6:00 p.m. PT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

 
For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com orwww.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxingand follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 and become a follower on @FOXSports.

Friday, November 14, 2014

ALAN SANCHEZ WILL FACE OFF AGAINST ED PAREDES IN DEL MAR, CALIF. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 & FOX DEPORTES

       


 

GOLDEN BOY LIVE! EVENT TO INCLUDE CO-FEATURE BOUT BETWEEN MANUEL "TINO" AVILA AND JOSE LUIS ARAIZA

LOCAL TALENT TO ROUND OUT STACKED CARD

LOS ANGELES (November 14, 2014) - Fairfield standout Alan Sanchez will have his hands full with veteran contender Ed "The Lion" Parades when the two square off in a 10-round welterweight bout on Thursday, December 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds - Bing Crosby Hall and live on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes' Golden Boy Live!.

In the 10-round junior featherweight co-main event, Sanchez' fellow Fairfield contender Manuel "Tino" Avila will be facing Jose Luis Araiza.

Also in action will be San Diego prospects Ulises Sierra (7-0, 2 KOs), Jorge Ruiz (6-2, 2 KOs) and Bryan Nevarez (1-0). National City native Adrian Bargas (11-0-1, 7 KOs) and Jonathan Quiroz (5-2, 1 KO) from Oceanside round out the local quintet of talented up-and-comers who own a combined 30-4-1 professional record as they enter their December bouts.

"December fourth will be a great night of boxing in Del Mar with a main event featuring two skilled fighters - Sanchez and Parades - who both have a lot on the line," said Oscar De La Hoya, Founder and President of Golden Boy Promotions. "In the co-main event, Tino Avila stands at an exciting point in his career -- when each successive victory could bring him closer and closer to a potential title shot. But with each step comes more dangerous challenges for him and by going up against a seasoned opponent who has stood in the ring and ably competed with the very best, Tino will need to dig deep to keep marching ahead."

Tickets priced at $75, $60, $45 and $29 plus applicable taxes and service charges are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, the Del Mar Fair Grounds Box Office by calling (858) 792-4252 or online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.pacopresentsboxing.com.

Winner of nine of his last 10 bouts, with his only loss in that stretch coming via decision to former world champion Luis Collazo in 2013, 23-year-old Alan Sanchez (14-3-1, 8 KOs) has been thrilling fans for years. Fresh off of back-to-back knockouts of Jorge Silva and Jose Luis Ramirez Jr. in 2014, Sanchez can make a statement with a third straight knockout victory when he faces Paredes.

Fighting out of Hollywood, FL, Ed Paredes (35-4-1, 23 KOs) has the power and experience to make it a rough night for anyone he steps into the ring with. Unbeaten in 15 of his last 16 bouts, the 29-year-old veteran believes that the best is yet to come for him; all he needs to do is show the world by beating Sanchez in a highly-anticipated matchup.

Steadily moving toward the top 10 at 122 pounds, top prospect Manuel Avila (16-0, 7 KOs) has picked up the pace in 2014, defeating Enrique Quevedo, David De La Mora and Sergio Frias this year. Now hoping to close out the year with another big win that will carry him into a 2015 campaign that he expects will lead him to a world title shot, the 22-year-old has the motivation to put on a career-best performance on December 4.

Winner of two of his last three bouts, veteran pugilist Jose Luis Araiza (31-9-1, 22 KOs) hopes to recover from a loss in September to Rau'shee Warren when he faces Avila in December. The former top prospect will enter the ring at Del Mar Fairgrounds - Bing Crosby Hall hoping to hand Avila his first professional loss.

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"Sanchez vs. Paredes" is a 10-round welterweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Don Chargin Productions, Paco Presents and in association with Jorge Marron and sponsored by Corona Extra, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Mexico - Live It To Believe It!. The Del Mar Fairgrounds - Bring Crosby Hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. PT and the first fight begins at 6:00 p.m. PT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com or www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1and become a follower on @FOXSports.

Monday, July 7, 2014

UNBEATEN PROSPECTS SANTIAGO GUEVARA, OSCAR NEGRETE AND JOET GONZALEZ COMPETE ON JULY 9 EDITION OF FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES GOLDEN BOY LIVE! SERIES FROM THE JOINT AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS






LAS VEGAS (July 7, 2014) - Unbeaten Southern California prospects Santiago Guevara,Oscar Negrete and Joet Gonzalez will make the trip to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 9 when they compete in separate bouts on theGolden Boy Live! undercard aired on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes. The event is part of a mega-fight week capped off by the highly anticipated junior middleweight bout between Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara onSaturday, July 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and televised live on SHOWTIME PPV®.

In the Golden Boy Live! main event on it's the return of former world title contender Alfonso Gomez as he battles Ed Paredes in a 10-round junior middleweight bout. Plus, 2012 United States Olympian Joseph "JoJo" Diaz competes in his first 10-round featherweight bout against Guanajuato up-and-comer Ramiro "Zurdo" Robles and 19-year-old phenom Diego "The Golden Kid" De La Hoya risks his unbeaten record against veteran Miguel Tamayo in a six round junior featherweight.

"This is the perfect treat for the fight fans in Las Vegas and we're bringing an action-packed show to FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes viewers," said Oscar De La Hoya, president and founder of Golden Boy Promotions. "Ed Paredes can make a big move up the rankings if he can get by the always-dangerous Alfonso Gomez and in Joseph Diaz Jr. and Diego De La Hoya, we're getting a look at the future of this great sport, but they'll be tested in their fights."

U.S. Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr. (11-0, 7 KOs) has used his immense talents to impress the boxing world since the London Games. The 21-year-old from South El Monte, Calif. has shown maturity beyond his years along the way. Diaz is coming off of a shutout win over the 50-fight veteran Luis Maldonado in April. Diaz will stay busy in a 10-round featherweight bout against fellow prospect Ramiro "Zurdo" Robles (11-1-1, 6 KOs) who has compiled a seven-fight win streak heading into this bout. Like his opponent, the Guanajuato southpaw is 21 years old and hungry to make an impression in his United States debut.

Nineteen-year-old Mexicali phenom Diego De La Hoya (5-0, 3 KOs) is starting to garner the buzz once heard by his cousin, newly inducted Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya. Looking to stay active in 2014, "The Golden Kid" will be making his fourth appearance in the ring since February. On July 9, De La Hoya will look to keep his win streak alive when he faces Ciudad Obregon'sMiguel Tamayo (14-8-2, 12 KOs) in a six-round junior featherweight matchup. Coming off of a tough loss to top contender Gary Russell Jr., Tamayo hopes to get off to a fast start against De La Hoya and with 11 of his knockouts coming in four rounds or less, he has the tools to pull off the upset.

In a six-round lightweight rematch, Los Angeles' Santiago Guevara (7-0, 3 KOs) returns to the ring for the third time this year when he faces Las Vegas' own Rocco Espinoza (4-8). Guevara came out on top of a four-round split decision win over Espinoza in January, but this time around, Espinoza vows to even the score, while Guevara looks to keep the judges out of it.

A former amateur star in Colombia who now makes his home in Los Angeles, unbeaten Oscar Negrete (5-0, 1 KO) has impressed fans with his ring savvy and championship potential. On July 9, he will face Carlos Medina (1-0) of Nayarit, Mexico in a four-round junior featherweight bout. In the opening bout of the evening scheduled for six rounds in the featherweight division, Glendora's Joet Gonzalez (7-0, 1 KO) faces off against San Diego's David Clark (6-3, 4 KOs).

Gomez vs. Paredes is a 10-round junior middleweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The Joint doors will open at 5:00 p.m. PT and the first fight begins at 5:15 p.m. PT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $95, $65, $35 and $25, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are on sale now and available for purchase by visiting The Joint box office, calling 888.9.AXS.TIX or online at www.axs.com.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, www.FOXDeportes.com, follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @AlfonsoSGomez, @JosephDiazJr. and @DiegoDeLaHoya, @FOXDeportes and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com/watch/FOXSports1 and become a follower on @FOXSports.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

FOX SPORTS 1, FOX DEPORTES DELIVER 1-2 PUNCH WITH BIG WEEK OF BOXING IN JULY



Network Delivers Iron Mike Productions Event From Miami For First Time Ever
New York, NY - FOX Sports teams with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's Iron Mike Productions for the first time on Thursday, July 10 (10:00 PM ET) on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes creating an impressive week of boxing, as Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Live! delivers a pair of bouts on Wednesday, July 9 (10:00 PM ET).

"Our commitment to the sweet science is stronger than ever and we're excited to deliver boxing fans back-to-back nights of fights," said FOX Sports SVP, Programming, Research & Content Strategy Patrick Crakes.

Golden Boy's Wednesday night fights, live from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, feature former world title contender Alfonso Gomez (23-6-2, 12 KOs) battling Ed Paredes (35-3-1, 23 KOs) in a 10-round junior middleweight main event.  Additionally, Oscar De La Hoya's cousin competes, as 19-year-old phenom Diego De La Hoya (5-0, 4 KOs) brings his boxing pedigree to the ring against U.S. Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr. (10-0, 7 KOs).

On Thursday night, Iron Mike Productions makes its FOX Sports debut with three thrilling matchups, including a main-event IBF Junior Lightweight Championship bout.  Argenis Mendez (21-2-1, 11 KOs) makes his third title defense and looks to redeem himself following a lackluster performance in his first fight with Rances Barthelemy (19-0, 13 KOs). In that fight, Barthelemy knocked Mendez out in a controversial finish to end the 2nd round. The Minnesota Combat Sports Commission later ruled that the knockout took place after the bell, overturning the original ruling that Barthelemy won by knockout.

In the co-main event, No. 3 ranked light heavyweight fighter Humberto Savigne (12-1, 9 KOs) takes on a top contender to be named at a later date.  Additionally, FOX Sports 1 showcases one of the sport's most popular young fighters in Erickson Lubin (5-0, 5 KOs), who fights in his first 8-round bout in the welterweight division.   

Hall of Fame boxing commentator Colonel Bob Sheridan calls the action from Miami on FOX Sports 1 alongside former IBF light middleweight champion and Raul Marquez.  Tyson appears on the broadcast prior to the Thursday bouts.  Meanwhile, former WBC featherweight champion and WBO World Super Bantamweight champion, Daniel Ponce de Leon joins Mauricio Cardenas to call the action for FOX Deportes.   

--FOX Sports 1--

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

SUMMER BOXING ACTION SIZZLES IN LAS VEGAS WHEN FORMER WORLD TITLE CONTENDER ALFONSO GOMEZ FACES TOUGH COMPETITOR ED PAREDES ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 AT THE JOINT AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO AND LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 & FOX DEPORTES





Plus, Rising Stars Joseph Diaz Jr. and Diego De La Hoya To Be Featured On Card
Leading Up To The Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara Showdown
Taking Place July 12 In Las Vegas

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, June 14!

LAS VEGAS (June 11, 2014) - The Independence Day fireworks will continue into Wednesday, July 9 when FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes' Golden Boy Live! series returns to Las Vegas with an exciting card featuring former world title contender Alfonso Gomez when he battles Ed Paredes in the 10 round junior middleweight main event along with rising stars Joseph Diaz Jr.and Diego De La Hoya who will both compete in televised bouts at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The tripleheader from the 'Fight Capital of the World' will kick off the mega fight week featuring Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara on Saturday, July 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and televised live on SHOWTIME PPV®.

Gomez vs. Paredes, a 10-round junior middleweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The Joint doors will open at 5:00 p.m. PT and the first fight begins at 5:15pm PT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $95, $65, $35 and $25, not including applicable service charges and taxes, will go on sale on Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. PT and will be available for purchase by visiting The Joint box office, calling 888.9.AXS.TIX or online at www.axs.com.

A popular action fighter who always leaves the fans happy, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico veteran Alfonso Gomez (23-6-2, 12 KOs) first made his name in the boxing world with his run on season one of the popular boxing reality series The Contender. Since then, the 33-year-old has fought the best of the best, including a big win over Hall of Famer Arturo Gatti in 2007. Winner of five of his last seven, with the only losses coming to current World Champions Canelo Alvarez and Shawn Porter, Gomez looks to get back in the title hunt in his first fight since July of 2012.

Ranked number seven in the world by the WBC, ninth by the IBF and 10th by the WBA, Hollywood, Florida's Ed "The Lion" Paredes (35-3-1, 23 KOs) is rapidly closing in on a world title shot, but he has to get past Alfonso Gomez to keep his momentum going. Unbeaten in 15 consecutive fights dating back to 2009, the 29-year-old power hitter finally makes his Las Vegas debut in what promises to be an action-packed 10-round battle.

U.S. Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr. (10-0, 7 KOs) has used his immense talents to impress the boxing world since the London Games plus the young 21-year-old from South El Monte, Calif. has shown maturity beyond his years along the way. Coming off of a shutout win over then 50-fight veteran Luis Maldonado in April, Diaz Jr. will stay busy in an eight-round junior featherweight bout against an opponent to be named.

Nineteen-year-old Mexicali phenom Diego De La Hoya (5-0, 4 KOs) is starting to garner the buzz once heard by his cousin, newly inducted Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya. Looking to stay active in 2014, "The Golden Kid" will be making his fourth appearance in the ring on July 9 and he will look to keep his win streak alive when he faces an opponent to be determined in a six-round junior featherweight matchup.

A full undercard will be announced shortly.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, www.FOXDeportes.com, follow on Twitter at@GoldenBoyBoxing, @AlfonsoSGomez, @JosephDiazJr. and @DiegoDeLaHoya, @FOXDeportes, and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1 and become a follower on @FOXSports.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®: GARCIA VS. HERRERA DRAWS STRONG RATINGS, PEAKING AT 1.1 MILLION VIEWERS



The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Telecast Replays in its Entirety Tonight at 10 P.M. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME®

Last Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast continued the flagship series’ upward ratings trend, with the main event between Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Danny Garcia and Mauricio Herrera generating a peak audience of 1.1 million viewers.  Garcia’s star-power continues to rise with this appearance on SHOWTIME®, with Saturday’s bout attracting nearly 20% more viewers than his last appearance on a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (April 27, 2013 against Zab Judah).  The Garcia vs. Herrera bout attracted an average audience of 972,000 viewers.   

The entire three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, including the replay of Canelo Alvarez vs. Alfredo Angulo, will re-air tonight at 10 P.M. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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“Garcia vs. Herrera,” a 12-round WBC Super Lightweight World Title took place on Saturday, March 15 at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Puerto Rico and was presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Swift Promotions in association with PR Best Boxing and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. In the co-main event, Deontay Wilder defeated Malik Scott via KO in a bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions.  The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast will replay tonight, March 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

DANNY GARCIA DEFEATS MAURICIO HERRERA, REMAINS UNIFIED SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION; DEONTAY WILDER DAZZLES WITH FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER MALIK SCOTT

  




The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Telecast Will Replay
Sunday, March 16 at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME®
And Tuesday, March 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME®

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BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (March 16, 2014) - Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Danny "Swift" Garcia (28-0, 16 KOs) defeated Mauricio "El Maestro" Herrera(20-4, 7 KOs) via a majority decision to remain undefeated on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®.

Garcia established himself in the first round, landing the bigger punches against Herrera. But it was quickly clear that the challenger wasn't going to let Garcia off easy, peppering the champion with strong shots to his body and head. By the end of round four, Garcia's corner, specifically his father and trainer, Angel Garcia, could be heard telling the champion urgently to step-up his game and take control. Herrera, of Riverside, Calif., pressed on and proved himself as a worthy opponent with both fighters exchanging vicious shots throughout the extremely close match.

With the raucous crowd partial to the defending champion, whose father was born and raised in Puerto Rico, Garcia seemed to be carried by the cheers in what turned out to be the toughest fight of his career. At the end of the fight, SHO STATS reported that Garcia had landed 150 power punches compared to Herrera's 82. Herrera landed more overall punches with 221 to Garcia's 204. The final scores were 114-114, 116-112 and, 116-112.

After the fight, Garcia spoke with SHOWTIME Sports® ringside reporter Jim Gray, saying, "He is a crafty veteran and I know every time I step in the ring, every fighter wants what I have. So I expect them to bring everything. I had to make adjustments and I had to push the fight. He is a good fighter but I am a true champion. I had to make adjustments and pull it out. I needed to find my comfort zone but once I adjusted and got him on the ropes I knew I was doing good. I had to keep my composure and use my power shots. He came to fight and he did and it was a great fight."

When asked if he felt he did enough to win the close decision, Garcia said, "I wanted to knock him out in front of my fans but he was tough. I know nothing is going to be easy from this point on for the rest of my career. I thought I won the fight. The Puerto Rican fans here support me. I love them."

Regarding a potential move up in weight, Garcia told Gray, "I think making 140 pounds might have affected my performance a little bit. I need to sit with my camp and see if I should go up to 147 and start a new journey. It's been getting a little hard so maybe I need to think about moving up."  

After the fight, Herrera told media that he felt he won. "I thought I was fine-tuned,'' he said. "I came perfectly prepared for this fight. I was trying to push the fight. I came to box but he wasn't making a fight so I am the one that had to make the fight. I was the one putting the pressure on to make the fight. I feel like I won the fight. I thought I finished strong at the end too. I thought I won the fight."

In the evening's co-feature, Deontay "Bronx Bomber" Wilder (31-0, 31 KOs) dazzled the crowd with a powerful first round knockout over Malik "King" Scott (36-2-1, 13 KOs). The knockout, which came at 1:36 of the round, was the result of a quick left-right combination that sent Scott crashing to the canvas and unable to answer the 10-count.

After the fight, Wilder spoke with Grayabout his performance. "I've got power. I've got natural power. This is something that you can't buy. This is something that you can't enhance and put in your body. This is all natural pure Alabama power. The left hand was right to the temple, to the head, and that is a soft spot. My power is crazy. I go through the gloves. Even though he had his gloves, there is nothing stopping that. Even though it went through his glove it still hurts."

When asked if he is ready to take a step up and fight for a heavyweight title despite having not faced the top fighters in the division, Wilder responded, "All the testing is done in the gym. I bust my butt off in the gym to come here and perform for all the people and I make it look easy. I don't care if I don't go past four rounds or solve all the questions that people have about me. I have one mission and it is to unify all the heavyweight belts."

After the fight Scott, upset by his performance, said, "I got caught. I don't really remember what happened because I never saw the shot coming. I know he caught me with the left hook. I am so disappointed. I trained really hard. It is just awful.
                                                    
The entire SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, including the replay of "TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo" will replay Sunday, March 16 at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday, March 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

SHOWTIME EXTREME® Results:
In a rematch from 2008 Juan Manuel "JuanMa" Lopez (34-3, 31 KOs) defeated
Daniel Ponce de Leon (45-6, 35 KOs) via TKO at 2:44 of the second round for the WBO Junior Lightweight International Title. The second round, a round of the year candidate, saw both fighters hit the canvas; Lopez first before storming back in the latter half of the round, sending Ponce de Leon down twice before the referee halted the match.

Daniel "Miracle Man" Jacobs (27-1, 24 KOs) defeated Milton Nunez (26-10-1, 24 KOs) via TKO at 2:25 of round 1 in a scheduled 10-round middleweight bout.

Tonight's SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast will replay Wednesday, March 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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"Garcia vs. Herrera," a 12-round WBC Super Lightweight World Title took place on Saturday, March 15 at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Puerto Rico and was presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Swift Promotions in association with PR Best Boxing and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. In the co-main event, Deontay Wilder defeated Malik Scott via KO in a bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast will replay Sunday, March 16 at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday, March 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME. The SHOWTIME EXTREMEtelecast will replay Wednesday, March 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.