LUCAS MATTHYSSE SCORES THUNDEROUS FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT WIN OVER MIKE DALLAS JR.

Jesus Soto Karass And Jermell Charlo Impress On

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Tripleheader

Replay This Tuesday, January 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 27, 2013) – WBC Interim Super Lightweight Champion Lucas Matthysse scored a one-punch knockout win over Mike Dallas, Jr., in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last night.  The knockout came via a short counter right hand at 2:26 of the opening round.  Matthysse advanced his record to 33 wins, two losses with an impressive 31 knockouts.  The dangerous Argentine is now looking for the biggest names in the 140-pound division. 

The tripleheader will replay Tuesday, January 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME^®.

In one of the evening’s co-features, Jesus Soto Karass won a majority decision overSelcuk Aydin in a 10-round super welterweight fight.  Soto Karass simply outworked Aydin from the opening bell, continually pushing forward and controlling most of the rounds.  The scores were 97-93 twice and 95-95.  Soto Karass’ record improved to 27 wins, eight losses and three draws with 17 knockouts. 

In the SHOWTIME^® telecast’s opening bout, highly regarded 154-pound prospectJermell Charlo took a step up in competition and knocked out rugged Harry Joe Yorgeyin the eighth round of a 10-round super welterweight fight.  Charlo, the undefeated student of respected trainer Ronnie Shields, looked impressive with poise, speed and power.  The young 22-year-old prospect improved to 20 wins with 10 knockouts and is a man to watch at super welterweight.

The SHOWTIME tripleheader was presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona with Matthysse vs. Dallas presented in association with Arano Box Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions, Aydin vs. Soto Karass presented in association with Arena-Box Promotion and Charlo vs. Yorgey presented in association with Banner Promotions.

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LUCAS MATTHYSSE vs. MIKE DALLAS JR.: FRIDAY’S WEIGHTS

Tomorrow/Saturday From Hard Rock Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas,

LIVE On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT)

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 25, 2013) – All the boxers competing on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and SHOWTIME EXTREME tomorrow, Saturday,January 26, made weight Friday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 

The always-exciting, hard-hitting WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse (32-2, 30 KO’s), of Trelew, Argentina, will defend against confident, upset-minded Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KOs), of Bakersfield, Calif., in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME^® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

In what will be an exciting co-feature, Selcuk Aydin (23-1, 17 KO’s), of Trabzon, Turkey, will be opposed by Jesus Soto Karass (26-8-3, 17 KO’s), of Los Mochis, Mexico, in a 10-round junior middleweight match.  Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s), of Houston, Texas, collides with Harry Joe Yorgey (25-1-1, 12 KO’s), ofBridgeport, Pa., for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight Title in the opening bout of the SHOWTIME telecast.

The main event on SHOWTIME EXTREME (8 p.m. ET/PT) will pit unbeaten 2008 Mexican Olympian Francisco Vargas (13-0, 10 KO’s) against Ira Terry (26-10, 16 KO’s), of Memphis, Tenn., in a 10-round junior lightweight bout.  Philadelphia’s Julian Williams (10-0-1, 5 KO’s) takes on Jeremiah Wiggins (10-1-1, 5 KO’s), ofNewport News, Va., in an eight-round super welterweight SHO EXTREME opener.

Tickets priced at $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, are on sale at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

The SHOWTIME tripleheader is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T with Matthysse vs. Dallas being presented in association with Arano Box Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions, Aydin vs. Soto Karass being presented in association with Arena-Box Promotion and Charlo vs. Yorgey being presented in association with Banner Promotions.

WEIGHTS: Matthysse weighed 138.5 pounds, Dallas Jr. 139.5 pounds; Aydin tipped the scale at 149 pounds, Soto Karass 148.  Charlo and Yorgey each weighed 153.5 pounds. Vargas weighed 131, Terry 129; Williams weighed 154.5 and Wiggins, 151.

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LUCAS MATTHYSSE vs. MIKE DALLAS JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

This Saturday From Hard Rock Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas,

LIVE On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (10 p.m. ET/PT)

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 24, 2013) – President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya and the fighters participating in Saturday’s first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and SHOWTIME EXTREME telecasts of 2013 participated in a final press conference Thursday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 

One of the most-feared punchers in boxing, WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse will defend his title against dangerous Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. in the main event live on SHOWTIME^® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). 

Knockout artist Matthysse (32-2, 30 KO’s), of Trelew, Argentina, boasts a knockout percentage of almost 90 percent and is looking to make a statement in the 140-pound division against the determined Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KOs), of Bakersfield, Calif.

In the all-action co-feature, world-rated contender Selcuk Aydin (23-1, 17 KO’s) and Mexican warrior Jesus Soto Karass (26-8-3, 17 KO’s) collide in an important bout between respected and feared junior middleweights.  Jermell Charlo (19-0, 9 KO’s), of Houston, Texas, risks his unblemished record when he faces Harry Joe Yorgey (25-1-1, 12 KO’s), of Bridgeport, Pa., in a 10-round super welterweight special attraction that will open the SHOWTIME telecast. 

The SHOWTIME EXTREME headliner will pit unbeaten 2008 Mexican Olympian Francisco Vargas (13-0, 10 KO’s) against Memphis veteran Ira Terry (26-10, 16 KO’s) in a 10-round junior lightweight bout.  Philadelphia super welterweight Julian Williams (10-0-1, 5 KO’s) takes on Newport News, Virginia’s Jeremiah Wiggins (10-1-1, 5 KO’s) in an eight-round bout that will open the SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast at 8 p.m. ET/PT. 

Tickets priced at $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, are on sale at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

The SHOWTIME tripleheader is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T with Matthysse vs. Dallas being presented in association with Arano Box Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions, Aydin vs. Soto Karass being presented in association with Arena-Box Promotion and Charlo vs. Yorgey being presented in association with Banner Promotions.

Below is what the executives and six of the fighters had to say on Thursday:

Oscar De La Hoya, President Golden Boy Promotions:

“We have one of, if not the strongest punchers in the 140 pound division in Lucas Matthysse, who is facing Mike Dallas Jr.  This is a fight that can take Dallas Jr. over the top and this is the type of fight that the fans will definitely enjoy because of the styles.  Styles make fights.  One thing for this year, 2013, is that I made sure that our matchmakers and everyone involved know that we need and we want exciting, exciting fights.  This event Saturday night will be very exciting.

“The co-main event features Selcuk Aydin.  Anyone who saw him fight Robert Guerrero knows he put on an incredible performance.  He is very talented.  Soto Karrass, what can I say about him?  He is a fighter who just keeps on coming, a fighter who’s well prepared and in your face. It’s going to be a tremendous fight.”

Lucas Matthysse:

“I’m a man of few words.  I’m in great shape and I am ready to fight.  What else can I say?  Bring it on.  This is a very important fight for me not only to win, but to look good.”

Mario Arano, Matthysse’s Co-Promoter:

“You will see the best Lucas Matthysse on Saturday.  We want to make sure Team Dallas knows we are not overlooking any fighter.  Saturday night will be a tough fight.  Lucas is focused and he trained hard.”

Mike Dallas Jr.:

“It’s big moments like this when you have to step up.  I’m ready to go.  Everybody dreams to be a world champion.  It’s every boxer’s goal.  I have the desire and ambition.  The only thing on my mind is getting a win.  I respect this fighter.  He is strong and tough, but I am ready to prove and show to everybody what I can do.”

Selcuk Aydin:

“I am ready.  We had a good training camp.  I want to put on a good fight on fight night.”

Ahmet Oner, Aydin’s Co-Promoter:

“I am excited to have Aydin back on SHOWTIME.  We are going to win this fight and move onto a bigger fight.”

Jesus Soto Karass:

“I am very prepared.  I know the task at hand and that is why I trained for two months inMontebello, Calif.  I won’t let this opportunity slip away.  I know what I am up against.  He’s a tough fighter, but that’s why I prepared 100 percent to make sure that I’m ready for anything.”

Jermell Charlo:

“At eight years old my brother and I got in the ring.  Come Saturday night, I’m going to show everyone that I’m supposed to be in the ring and deserve a title.  I’m going to show every fighter in this division what’s next.  I’m the next generation.  Look out for me.”

Harry Joe Yorgey:

“This is going to be a great show for boxing and a great show for the fans.”

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SHOWTIME EXTREME OPENS UP 2013 WITH FRANCISCO VARGAS VS. IRA TERRY & JULIAN WILLIAMS VS. JEREMIAH WIGGINS

FULL UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY 26 EVENT AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO LAS VEGAS Live on SHOWTIME® LAS VEGAS, January 24 - Continuing to deliver more fight action than any other promoter, Golden Boy Promotions will do it again this Saturday, January 26 inside The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with two preliminary bouts to air on SHOWTIME EXTREME®before the first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BROADCAST® telecast of 2013 hits the airwaves with a tripleheader featuring Lucas Matthysse vs. Mike Dallas Jr., Selcuk Aydin vs. Jesus Soto Karass and Jermell Charlo vs. Harry Joe Yorgey. In the SHOWTIME EXTREME headliner scheduled for 10 rounds in the junior lightweight division, unbeaten 2008 Mexican Olympian Francisco Vargas battles Memphis veteran Ira Terry.  Plus, Philadelphia junior middleweight Julian Williams risks his "0" against Virginia's Jeremiah Wiggins in an eight round SHOWTIME EXTREME opening bout and, in a bout that will be aired time permitting, 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol Spence Jr. faces an opponent to be determined in a four round super welterweight matchup. The SHOWTIME tripleheader is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T with Matthysse vs. Dallas being presented in association with Arano Box Promotions and Goossen Tutor Promotions, Aydin vs. Soto Karass being presented in association with Arena-Box Promotion, Charlo vs. Yorgey being presented in association with Banner Promotions and Bennett vs. Ankrah being presented in association with Millennium Events.  The SHOWTIMECHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) with preliminary fights live on SHOWTIME EXTREME beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Tickets priced at $150, $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, are on sale now and may be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online atwww.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Mexico City's Francisco Vargas (13-0-1, 10 KO's) has impressed fight game insiders consistently since emerging from the 2008 Olympics and many believe that the 28-year-old is ready to make his move on the 130-pound elite in 2013.  A knockout puncher with both hands, Vargas had a busy 2012, going 6-0 with five knockouts, and hopes to stay as active this year, beginning with Saturday's fight against Terry. Fighting out of Memphis, Tennessee, 25-year-old Ira Terry (26-10, 16 KO's) has recently stopped Jered Johnson in less than two minutes and needed less than two rounds to do the same to respected fighter, Verquan Kimbrough, giving him plenty of positive energy heading into Las Vegas. 22-year-old Julian Williams (10-0-1, 5 KO's) is Philadelphia's latest promising rising star in the fight game and with wins over fellow prospects Hector Rosario (W8) and Jonel Tapia (TKO7) in his last two fights, he is clearly on the verge of big things in 2013.  Also looking to make his move this year is Newport News, Virginia's Jeremiah Wiggins (10-1-1, 5 KO's).  Fresh off of a near upset against highly touted prospect Daquan Arnett last November, the 31-year-old is ready for a battle with Williams this weekend. A member of the 2012 United States Olympic team, Desoto, Texas' Errol Spence Jr. (2-0, 2 KO's) has put together two golden performances as a professional thus far, finishing off Jonathan Garcia and Richard Andrews, each in the third round.  On Saturday, the versatile 23-year-old will meet an opponent to be determined in a four round bout. In non-televised action, Los Angeles phenom Julian Ramirez (6-0, 5 KO's) will fight for the second time this month, as he looks to follow up his January 11 stoppage of Sergio Najera with a win over San Bernardino's Juan Sandoval (7-11-1, 4 KO's) in a four round junior featherweight matchup. The second half of the fighting Charlo brothers, junior middleweight Jermall Charlo (10-0-1, 5 KO's) puts his unbeaten record on the line on the same show as his twin brother in an eight round battle against Westerly, Rhode Island's Joshua Williams (8-4, 5 KO's). Also featured will be a 10 round super lightweight fight between Chad Bennett and Ben Ankrah.  Fighting out of Newcastle, Australia, Chad "Hollywood" Bennett (30-4-3, 21 KO's) has been on a tear as of late, winning six straight over the last two years, with five of those victories coming by knockout.  The current WBO Asia Pacific 140 lb. champion, Bennett will return to fight in the United States for the first time since 2010 when he battles Accra, Ghana's Ben Ankrah (17-11, 8 KO's).  A 12-year veteran of the sport Ankrah has won six of his last seven and considering that he has ended five of those victories by knockout, expect some explosive action when he squares off with Bennett. In a four round welterweight opener, New South Wales, Australia's Will Sands (3-0-1) faces San Juan, New Mexico's Herb Begay (0-0-1). For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, and follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @TheJointLV,@hardrockhotellv, @SHOsports, follow the conversation using or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxingorwww.facebook.com/ShoBoxing.