Unbeaten Bantamweight Vazquez Battles Former Champion Juan Carlos Payano in Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 Saturday, March 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
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CARSON, Calif. (March 5, 2019) - Unbeaten bantamweight Damien Vazquez will take on the toughest test of his career in former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 this Saturday from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California.
Prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and lead into a PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show that's headlined by WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter making his first title defense in primetime against mandatory challenger Yordenis Ugas.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com.
Here is what Vazquez, who is the younger brother of former three-time world champion Israel Vazquez, had to say about training, his matchup and more:
On his recent training camp:
"I've had a phenomenal training camp going into this fight. Bones Adams and Joel Casamayor are two of the best boxing minds in the sport. I'm soaking up everything they're showing me. I've also been sparring with Isaac 'Canelito' Avelar, a big strong featherweight who brings it every day. I'm confident and victory is on my mind."
On his upcoming matchup with Payano:
"This is a big step up for me. Payano is a former world champion who is very dangerous, but I'm confident in myself, in my talent, and I'm going to leave everything in the ring. After March 9, the world will know who I am and what I'm about. There is no doubt in my mind, I'm coming out on top!"
On making his nationally televised debut on FS1:
"Fighting on FS1 is going to be a huge blessing for my career, because the whole world will be able to watch me perform. I'm very grateful for this opportunity. Boxing fans tuning in will see two warriors going for the kill."
On what a victory will do for his career:
"Beating a former world champion like Payano will get me closer to that world title shot I'm seeking. I'm the future of the bantamweight division and it's my time to shine."
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ABOUT PORTER VS. UGAS
Shawn Porter vs. Yordenis Ugas is a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event that will see WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter defending his title for the first time against top-ranked contender Yordenis Ugas Saturday, March 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California.
Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features a duel between two hard-hitting brawlers as Abel Ramos and Francisco Santana meet in a 10-round welterweight match in the co-feature, while heavy-handed slugger Efe Ajagba steps up to face experienced veteran Amir Mansour in an eight-round heavyweight attraction in the televised opener.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku.
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