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Garcia vs. Morales & Malignaggi vs. Cano in Brooklyn on October 20th

BROOKLYN (August 22, 2024) – Big-time boxing returns to Brooklyn after more than a 50-year hiatus on Saturday, October 20, when Golden Boy Promotions presents the first boxing event at the new Barclays Center. Televised live on SHOWTIME, the night will feature a star-studded boxing card including two world championship fights and a host of New York’s top talents.

The main event will feature unbeaten Danny “Swift” Garcia defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super, World Boxing Council (WBC) & Ring Magazine Super Lightweight World Championships against the man he defeated to win the WBC belt, legendary Mexican warrior and future Hall of Famer Erik “El Terrible” Morales. In the co-featured bout, Brooklyn’s own Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi risks his WBA Welterweight World Championship against hard-hitting Pablo Cesar “El Demoledor” Cano.

Tickets start at $50 and go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be available at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or at 800-745-3000.

Brooklyn Nets All Access season ticket buyers have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Barclays Center events before the general public. Fans are encouraged to visit www.barclayscenter.com and follow @BarclaysCenter on Twitter and Facebook (facebook.com/BarclaysCenter) for the latest updates and special pre-sale offers.

Barclays Center and Golden Boy Promotions previously announced a multi-year deal in which they will hold at least 12 events annually at Barclays Center. It has been more than a half century since Brooklyn was a significant hub of the sport of boxing.

The explosive night of boxing is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Box Latino and supported by Golden Boy Promotions sponsors Corona, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9:00 p.m. ET. Preliminary fights will air live on SHOWTIME EXTREME® beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.

All participants, along with Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark and SHOWTIME Sports Executive Vice President and General Manager Stephen Espinoza will participate in a press conference scheduled for Thursday, August 30 at the New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge, the official hotel of Barclays Center, in downtown Brooklyn to officially announce these fights and others. More details will be announced soon regarding the press conference.

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Amir Khan vs. Danny Garcia Press conference highlights: Garcia dad goes off on khan

Amir Khan Q & A ” Im going to knock out Danny Garcia”

Amir Khan “When I KO Danny Garcia, his dad will disown him”

Khan gets into war of words with Garcia senior

Radio Rahim talks to the father of Junior Welterweight Champion Danny Garcia about his son’s upcoming match with Amir Khan. Angel Garcia, a very outspoken and passionate defender of his son pulls no punches when asked his views on the fight and Amir Khan.

Angel Garcia one-on-one Philly gym interview

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X12 light welterweight - Amir Khan 26(18)-2(1)-0 vs Danny Garcia 23(14)-0-0 - WBC light welterweight title - WBA Super World light welterweight title

Amir Khan has been reinstated as WBA light-welterweight champion.

It follows his controversial defeat to Lamont Peterson in December. The Bolton boxer lost his WBA and IBF belts in the showdown in the Washington fighter’s hometown.

Khan raised a number of concerns surrounding the result. A rematch was scheduled for May, but was called off when Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone.

The WBA has now told Khan he has been given his title back, and it will be put on the line in a unification bout with WBC champion Danny Garcia in the early hours of Sunday morning.

“Justice has been done,” Khan said.

“I’m glad the WBA are reinstating me as champion, it means I walk into this fight as world champion.

“There is a chance to win the WBC belt as well but not only that, the Ring magazine title will be on the line as well.

“It means this fight will really show who is the best fighter in the 140lb division.”

A statement from the WBA said: “The World Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association officially announced today its decision to reinstate the British boxer Amir Khan as super champion who may be able to unify title with Danny Garcia on Saturday July 14.

“This decision was taken after the positive doping result of the American Lamont Peterson, confirmed by the medical experts.

“The WBA rules that states that no boxer has tested positively for prohibited substances can be rated, retain a title, or be permitted to fight in a sanctioned bout for a period of no less than six months from the date of the positive test has been enforced.

“Given the circumstances, Peterson’s status is champion in recess and it is subject to revision.”

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Garcia vs Soto — WBO interim light flyweight champion Ramon “Principe” Garcia (14-1-1, 8 KOs) will defend his belt against Omar “Pastor” Soto (15-6-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday night in Campeche, Mexico. The fight will be the co-feature on the Top Rank/Zanfer card headlined by Mexican boxing and reality show superstar Jorge “Travieso” Arce against Adolfo Ramos. Arce is taking aim at WBO super bantamweight champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. next year. Also on the card is an excellent super featherweight clash between Joksan “Torito” Hernandez and dangerous Jorge Lacierva, plus Son of the Legend, Omar “Businessman” Chavez seeing action. The event will be televised on FOX Deportes in the US and TV Azteca in Mexico.

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Garcia Vs Arnaoutis — On October 8th, undefeated jr welterweight Danny “Swift” Garcia (18-0, 12 KOs) will take on his toughest challenger to date when he battles former world title challenger, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (22-6-2, 10 KOs) in a ten rounder at The Arena (Formally The New Alhambra) in South Philadelphia. The co-feature will showcase undefeated lightweight Michael Perez (9-0-1, 4 KOs) in a six round bout. Also, Anthony Flores (9-1-1, 6 KOs) will see action in an eight round super featherweight bout and lightweight Victor Vasquez (11-4-1, 6 KO’s) will take on Edward Valdez (3-8-2) in a six round bout.

Juan Carlos Burgos for world title fight — unbeaten #1 rated WBC featherweight Juan Carlos Burgos (25-0, 18 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico will get his long awaited opportunity at a world title. Burgos will take on former world champion Hozumi Hasegawa (28-3, 12 KOs) of Japan November 26 in Tokyo, Japan for the WBC featherweight title.

On the Ropes Boxing Radio — This week’s 91st edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with former two-time WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams (39-1, 27 KOs) who is expected to have a rematch with WBC/WBO middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (45-2-2, 24 KOs). When these two first met in December of last year, Williams was awarded closely contested majority decision in a fight many fans felt could have gone either way. Williams spoke about that fight and reflected back on various moments of his career as well as his future plans. He also provided opinions and views on a variety of other topics pertaining to the current boxing landscape. Here are some excerpts from that interview: (Source – Eastside)

On rumors that he will be having a rematch against WBC/WBO middleweight champion Sergio Martinez:

“As much as I know the fight is going to be November 20. That’s all I know so far. I’m excited to get back in there and do what I got to do.”

‘What Do You Fight For?’ - Everlast, the premier fight sports and fitness brand in the world, today announced Kim Brylow as the winner of their global ‘What Do You Fight For?’ philanthropic social movement and contest. For her brave story of twice fighting and overcoming triple negative breast cancer, Kim will receive $5,000, which she is donating to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, and a VIP trip for her and one guest to the Sergio Mora – Shane Mosley fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. on September 18th.

Brian “The Beast” Minto — Former heavyweight contender and WBO cruiserweight title challenger Brian “The Beast” Minto (34-4) returns to the ring on Friday October 29th at Ghost Riders’ Entertainment Complex in Minto’s hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania. Minto will face Corey “The Cobra” Phelps (13-6-1) in the ten round main event for the vacant WBC Continental-Americas cruiserweight title. The Beast has lost consecutively to heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (29-2) and WBO cruiser champ Marco Huck (30-1).

Enzo Maccarinelli, — the former WBO cruiserweight champion, says he is feeling like his old self ahead of this Saturday night’s showdown with the undefeated and highly touted Alexander Frenkel. The exciting Welshman will clash with the Ukrainian on the exciting “Magnificent Seven” bill being promoted by Frank Warren in Birmingham (and available on Sky Sports Box Office), and the cruiserweight clash, for Macca’s European title, might be one of the best of the large number of top bouts taking place.

Jean Pascal Vs Bernard Hopkins — According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, and Canadian promoter Yvon Michel, the contracts for the light heavyweight title fight between Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins have been finalized, and the signatures are on their way. The fight is scheduled to happen on December 18, likely at the Pepsi Colesium in Quebec City, Canada.

Kendall Holt To Fight On October 15 — Holt, coming off back to back losses against Timothy Bradley and Kaizer Mabuza, will be back in action on the Tarver-Aguilera undercard. Holt has a new manager - Giants’ running back Brandon Jacobs - who is a bit more reputable than the old one.

Willie Casey-Kiko Martinez Finalized For November 6 — days after winning the European super bantamweight title, Spaniard Kiko Martinez has signed to fight yet another Irishman, Willie Casey. Casey really has no notable wins outside of winning this summer’s Prizefighter tournament at the weight, and is very inexperienced at only 10-0.

Marcos Rene Maidana — According to FanHouse Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said that a Sept. 21 purse bid request has been granted for WBA interim junior welterweight (140 pounds) champion Marcos Rene Maidana of Argentina in his scheduled, Dec. 11 bout against WBA king Amir Khan of England at the behest of Maidana.

Maidana (29-1, 27 knockouts) had been unhappy with the financial terms being asked for by Khan (23-1, 17 KOs), for whom Maidana is the mandatory challenger.

In accordance with WBA rules, Maidana was granted his request for a purse bid, which would award a split of 55-to-45 in favor of Khan and take place at the organization’s offices in Panama.

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