Hopkins vs. Murat is a 12-round bout for Hopkins' IBF Light Heavyweight + PETER "KID CHOCOLATE" QUILLIN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

World Championship, presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Caesars Atlantic City, Corona and AT&T. In the co-main event WBO Middleweight Champion Peter Quillin puts his title on the line against Gabriel Rosado in a 12-round bout. Plus, opening the tripleheader, WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder will face Nicolai Firtha in a 10-round showdown. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).

 

WBO Middleweight World Champion Prepares for Title Defense Against "King" Gabriel Rosado on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^®

WBO Middleweight World Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillinput on a clinic today for media members at his gym in Santa Monica, Calif. as he prepares for his title bout against top contender "King" Gabriel Rosado taking place Saturday, Oct. 26 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Quillin vs. Rosado will precede the title fight between future IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Bernard Hopkins and top-rated contender Karo Murat.

 The undefeated rising star worked out for well over an hour on the speed bag and heavy bag as well as several 12-minute rounds hitting the mitts with trainer Eric Brown.

Peter Quillin, WBO Middleweight World Champion

"[Gabriel] Rosado presents his own challenges. He's coming to win my world title. I have something that he wants, so I have to respect him for that. We have to put our friendship aside.

"Going into the fight, I have to take myself to a whole another level as far as my work ethic.   I'm doing a lot more than I ever have. I've had tremendous training [camp]. Now I have to prove what my hard work does, like I always have, by just going in there and trying my best.

"I don't feel that I'm underrated. I know I have my share of supporters. But I also know that I'm still looking for that clear, career-defining performance against the kinds of guys I can get the credit for fighting.

"So, until then, until I'm in with those kinds of guys, I can't really say I've accomplished anything that would make me feel like I'm the guy that gets all the credit.

"Yeah, I beat Winky Wright, and, yeah, I beat some guys with good records, but beating another world champion is something I really want to do. I feel that once that superstar fight comes along and is on the line, then that's when the credit will come my way.

"I would love to fight any of the top guys.

"I didn't come in here picking and choosing who I want to fight.   I have a good team behind me. They make sure when it comes to me proving myself with, that I do my part and they do their part by making the best fights out there for me.

"When there is something unexplainable, like what I am doing, people are going to talk about it.

"I have had 11 knockdowns in my last three fights. I only had 15 amateur fights. People see or hear about those knockdowns and they have a lot to say about it.   'If you hit so hard and have so much power, why don't they just stay down?'   But that is not up to them to tell us why they got back up from a punch and fought on. It is up to the guy that I am fighting. The more times you get up, the more times I am going to try to knock you down.

"This will be my fourth fight on SHOWTIME. I really appreciate having them behind me. Exposure-wise, it has obviously been a big boost for me. When I walk the streets in New York City I get recognized.

"SHOWTIME is the network where all of the great fights are being made. The biggest fighter in the world, Floyd Mayweather fights on SHOWTIME. To be connected to someone that is from my hometown of Grand Rapids just like me, is fantastic.

"The most important thing for me is to go out there and inspire people to do things that they never imagined. Whether it is a boxer, a writer or an architect. I didn't have a lot of role models growing up, but it's what's in yourself that counts. And that is what I am trying to get across.''

Eric Brown, Quillin's Trainer

"Peter has really grown up a lot since winning the title, having the title and defending it successfully. It has really boosted his confidence. He's a much more composed fighter. He's true to himself.

 "Since becoming champion he's really begun to believe in himself more than ever.

He's always had the confidence that he could win, but winning the title has confirmed it. It has made the job harder for him but it has also made him work harder.

"He's matured into a real professional. I have had him for about three years and he has always been a great young man to work with. He pretty much does everything I ask. The more I ask the more he gives. There is no limit to how far he can go. It's all on him. I would love to see him get the opportunity to unify the division and then up to 168 pounds and unify the division there too.''

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IBF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BERNARD HOPKINS TO FACE MANDATORY CHALLENGER KARO MURAT IN A BOUT RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26 AT BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ LIVE ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

IBF LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BERNARD HOPKINS TO FACE MANDATORY CHALLENGER KARO MURAT IN A BOUT RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26 AT BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ LIVE ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^®

PETER QUILLIN TO FACE GABRIEL ROSADO IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF HOPKINS VS. MURAT TRIPLEHEADER ON OCT. 26 AT

IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins will become the oldest fighter in history to make his initial title defense when he faces highest rated light heavyweight challenger Karo Murat in a rescheduled championship event taking place Saturday, October 26 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.   The 12-round title fight, which was postponed from July 13 due to visa issues experienced by Murat, will air live on SHOWTIME^® (9 p.m. ET/PT).  With those issues cleared up, Murat has his sights set on ending the reign of the 48-year-old future Hall of Famer.

Hopkins vs. Murat, a 12-round bout for Hopkins' IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Caesars Atlantic City and supported by Golden Boy Promotions sponsors Corona and AT&T.  The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).  SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).

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HEATED RIVALS DANNY GARCIA & ZAB JUDAH ARE KEPT APART, BUT BOTH MAKE THE WEIGHT; TENSIONS RISE AT DANNY GARCIA VS. ZAB JUDAH & UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

Both Garcia (25-0, 16 KO's), the defending WBA Super, WBC and Ring Magazine Super Lightweight World Champion from Philadelphia, and the local favorite, Judah (42-7, 29 KO's), of Brooklyn, participated in the jam-packed media event.  They spoke, answered questions and posed for photos, but not at the same time.

The well-documented friction between the boxers and their camps made for a boxing rarity - a press conference during which the main event fighters and their teams did not sit on the dais simultaneously and were kept completely separated throughout the press conference, not even catching a glimpse of one another.

To watch Garcia, executives and the other fighters, clickhttp://www.ustream.tv/recorded/31946461; for   Judah's turn at the podium, clickhttp://www.ustream.tv/recorded/31949835.

In Saturday's co-feature on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, undefeated WBO Middleweight World Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (28-0, 20 KO's), of Manhattan, will make the first defense of his 160-pound crown against world-rated, hard-hitting Fernando Guerrero (25-1, 19 KO's), of Salisbury, Md.,

DANNY "SWIFT" GARCIA, Unified Super Lightweight World Champion

"I had a tremendous eight-week camp.  I calculated the miles I ran, and you could say I ran to Barclays Center [from Philadelphia] and back.

"I feel tremendous, I'm injury free, I'm solid, I'm confident and I'm really motivated for this fight.  I think I'm the most motivated I've ever been for a fight.  I grew to be a heck of a dangerous fighter, more dangerous than I was before.  I'm just smarter now.  Saturday night, I'm going to be smart.  I'm going to just destroy.

"I don't have to talk, because I know I can fight.  When the people come to watch me, they know they're going to see either one of the best 12 round fights or the best knockout of the year

"You can say what you want to say, but it doesn't matter when you're getting hit.  All that matters is whether you can you take a hit from me or not, or if you can out-think me.  They're playing checkers and I'm playing chess

ZAB JUDAH, Former Two-Time World Champion

"We just left the gym together.  Did I say anything to Danny?  Did Danny and I have any words?  Not one.  Angel was the one that started this.  He's the one that called me all the names and was talking loud and starting trouble like he always does.

"If you go to a Bernard Hopkins fight in Philadelphia, the whole city comes out.  If you go to a fight in Los Angeles for Oscar [De La Hoya], the whole city comes out.

 "He's [Danny Garcia] going to sleep. This isn't a game.  Welcome to Brooklyn.  This is my home.  

"I'm a person.  I'm a human being.  I have class about myself.  I've changed my life in a drastic, major way.

 "Saturday night they're going to feel it.  They can do all they want to do; they're going to feel it.  I'm ready.  It's about Zab Judah and Danny Garcia.

"Angel Garcia made himself a factor.  Danny is so quiet, such a church mouse, that they don't know who he is.

"Saturday night, you're going to see the best Zab Judah.  The guy you all fell in love with and the reason why you all know me is back.  The hand speed, the power, the defense...it's all here and ready to go.

"I don't have any problem with my hands. I bring skills to the table.  Like I tell everybody, it's never been a question 'can he fight?'  The only question everybody has is 'is he in shape?'  When I'm in shape, you've seen the best.  My defense is impeccable.  My hands are super fast.  My power is devastating.  I have one-punch knockout power in either hand.  I have more knockouts than the boy has fights.

"It's a lot to be proud of - 17 years and still strong.  I'm still campaigning at this height and level of boxing.  Watch Saturday night and you're going to see the best.  You're going to think I'm 25 again.  Then what are you going to say?

"Angel Garcia can't get under my skin. I don't worry about him.

ANGEL GARCIA, Danny Garcia's Father/Trainer

"Danny had a great camp.  February 9^th, he got a caught with a little injury, but that's in the past.  That's not the future.  The future is that he's ready.  He's ready to go 100 percent, mentally and physically. 

"It's not about Brooklyn or Philly, it's about who is the 'King of the East Coast,' and that is going to be Danny.

"He's [Zab Judah] underestimating Danny like everyone else has done.  The truth is that Danny's going to be a champion for a long time.

PETER "KID CHOCOLATE" QUILLIN, WBO Middleweight World Champion

"I'm dedicating this fight to Boston...Boston Strong.

"We have two trained athletes.  We signed up to participate in this, the people that went to run that marathon, didn't want to participate in what happened.  I just want to give them strength through this.

 "I want to thank Fernando Guerrero and his team.  I'm happy to see Barry Hunter in his corner so he will be getting the best advice he can.  It's going to be a tremendous fight.

"This fight has many good qualities, Dominican vs. Cuban, but we do it for the whole Latin community coming together.  We both are inspired by two baseball players - Sammy Sosa and Jackie Robinson.  Long hair vs. short hair.  One guy who hungers for a world title and a guy that is hungry to keep his world title.

"This might have been the best camp I have ever had.

"Guerrero is coming with his confidence.  My confidence is there and we're going to make this a tremendous fight."

FERNANDO GUERRERO, Top Middleweight Contender

"I've been waiting for this moment my whole life. I want to thank my opponent, Kid Chocolate.  I think this is the way to promote a real good fight, if you can fight, just fight.  He has character like me.  We don't need to trash talk, we don't need to do anything, it's just a sport that we do.  I want to congratulate him on his title and I want to thank him for being a gentleman.

"A lot of times, people don't understand that we're not animals, we're fighters.  We fight like animals, but we're not.

"On this card, there's a lot of different races.  Everybody's saying I'm going for this race or that race, but there's only one thing that matters, the only race that matters is the human race.  It doesn't matter if you're black, white, Puerto Rican, red or blue.

"I represent whoever wants me, whoever has struggles, whoever wants to be a positive role model

DANNY JACOBS, Top Middleweight Contender

"Not a lot of people stand up for something in boxing anymore.  I want to stand for something.  I want to be the face of boxing, but I want to do it in a positive light.  Not a lot of people do that

"I want to be able to say to (my son) 'You can accomplish anything, but you don't have to go the wrong route.  You can be a positive light, you can be who you are and you can still shine and be the greatest.'  Our kids are the future." 

LUIS COLLAZO, Former World Champion

"Finally, I'm back.  I'm excited to be back here in Brooklyn in my hometown.  Come Saturday night, I'm going to do it for me, I'm going to do it for my fans, I'm going to do it for everyone that's been with me since day one.

EDDIE GOMEZ, Top Junior Middleweight Prospect

"We've got a lot of good fighters on the card Saturday night.  Everybody's looking to put on a show.  I'm looking to put on a great show.  I'm ready for this fight.  I'm back at it again."

MARCUS BROWNE, 2012 U.S. Olympian

"Like my last fight on the [Bernard Hopkins vs. Tavoris Cloud] card, I'm ready.  From Staten Island to Brooklyn, I'm ready to put on a show.  I trained hard for this fight.  I'm ready.  I'm going to let my hands do the talking.

ZACHARY OCHOA, Top Junior Welterweight Prospect

"Not a lot of people can say, 'I fought on a SHOWTIME card at Barclays Center.'  That really means a lot to me.

"I've been working hard.  I'm hungry that's why I call myself 'Zungry, 'because I'm hungry to make it to the top.'

OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions

"All is great, all is wonderful.  We have a tremendous lineup for Saturday night here at Barclays Center

"Tickets are going really fast.  We're really happy that the response from fans has been tremendous.

On Danny Garcia "Nobody has ever proven him wrong.  People can say this and that, but, until you prove somebody wrong, then there's nothing to say.  That's what he's been doing every single fight.  He's proving everybody wrong.  Because of his work ethic, because he trains hard, he does everything right.  He loves boxing and he's in the gym constantly.  His dedication to boxing is why he's on top."

BERNARD HOPKINS, IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion & President of Golden Boy East

"This is a great facility [Barclays Center] as the writers and everybody who's been here knows. 

"I'll tell the young guys 'all of these guys are good fighters, but you have to stand out in today's world to be the best out of the pack.

"I'm looking for a great show.  I thank Stephen Espinoza again for putting on a great event that's going to happen this Saturday.  Everyone in Philly is talking about this fight."

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports

"At Showtime, we're now in the midst of a really exciting run of quality fights, perhaps the most exciting, highest quality run of fights maybe in the history of the network.  Last week, we had over 38,000 people in the Alamodome and did the second highest rating for an individual bout in the history of the network according to Nielsen.  This week, we've got another packed card with two 50/50 matchups on the televised portion.

"As a television executive, you're not supposed to have favorite fights, they're sort of like your children, you like them all.  Every fight I schedule, I schedule with the full confidence that it's something that I would want to watch as a fan, I would want to watch as a subscriber and it's something that I'm proud of.  To be honest, there are some fights, some events that have that little extra something, a little extra excitement, the little extra sizzle, and April 27^th is one of those."

BARRY BAUM, Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, Barclays Center

"We're really excited for our third night of championship boxing at Barclays Center.  I want to thank everyone at Golden Boy for delivering another great card to Brooklyn.

"It's very exciting to have two major fights here as well as a terrific undercard of a lot of Brooklyn fighters.  I also want to let Golden Boy Promotions know how much we appreciate their commitment to bringing boxing to Brooklyn in such a big way. It's a really a great relationship that we have.  I also want to thank Steven Espinoza and SHOWTIME for all of your support for boxing in Brooklyn and for broadcasting the event on Saturday."

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UNIFIED SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONDANNY GARCIA, WBO MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION PETER QUILLIN AND WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER FERNANDO GUERRERO MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTESFROM GLEASON'S GYM IN BROOKLYN The Undefeated Garcia Defends 140-Pound Titles Against Former Two-Division World Champion Zab Judah And Quillin Risks Belt Against Guerrero This Saturday, April 27 LIVE on SHOWTIME From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York

As the countdown to Saturday's eagerly anticipated doubleheader on SHOWTIME continues, undefeated Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Danny "Swift" Garcia, unbeaten WBO Middleweight Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin and world-rated 160-pound contender Fernando Guerrero participated in a media workout Wednesday at the famed Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn.

In Saturday's main event on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) fromBarclays Center in Brooklyn,Garcia  (25-0, 16 KO's), of Philadelphia, will defend his WBA Super, WBC and Ring Magazine titles against former Two-Division World Champion and hometown favorite Zab "Super" Judah (42-7, 29 KO's), of Brooklyn.  Quillin (28-0, 20 KO's), of Manhattan, will make his first title defense when he faces the hard-hitting Guerrero (25-1, 19 KO's), of Salisbury, Md., in the co-feature.

Also working out Wednesday was a young, promising local prospect who will compete on Saturday's undercard, Zachary Ochoa (3-0, 3 KO's), of Brooklyn.  Ochoa will be opposed by Prichard, Alabama's Calvin Smith (2-2) in a four-round super lightweight bout.

Immediately following the world championship doubleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will be a same-day-delayed telecast of former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir "King" Khan (27-3, 19 KO's), of Bolton, England, against former World Champion Julio "The Kidd" Diaz, of Coachella, Calif., in a 12-round 143-pound catch-weight scrap on SHOWTIME Boxing: Special Edition. 

DANNY GARCIA, WBA Super, WBC and Ring Magazine Super Lightweight World Champion

On how he feels going into the fight:  "I feel great and 100 percent ready.  I'm motivated, hungry and sharp.  I'm focused and I'm ready to go in there on April 27 and put on a tremendous show.

"I don't need negativity to motivate me.  I'm a positive person.  Negativity doesn't motivate me.  I'm motivated by positive things'

On fighting at Barclays Center: "I'm ready to take over Brooklyn.

On Philly fans coming to the fight: "I guarantee I have more fans than Zab has coming to the fight.

On training camp: "My training camp was perfect.  I think it was the best training camp I've ever had.  Everything was on point...sparring, running, training, conditioning.  Everything went perfect."

PETER QUILLIN, WBO Middleweight World Champion

On being a middleweight: "I'm just very blessed to be able to be part of a division that is always an attractive weight class.  The middleweights, you've got the speed and then you have the power.  It's like 50/50.  It's an action-packed weight class.  I just want to make sure that when I go out there, I'm adding my own part of history to that.

On how Guerrero stacks up to other opponents he's faced: "Guerrero deserves a shot at the belt.  It's something he worked for all his life, just like I did.  Nobody's going to come here and beat me.  I already know I can put in a hard 12 rounds.  This time, I got the best that money can buy.  I got the best trainers and the best camp.  This has by far been the best camp in my whole professional career.  I know I'm well prepared and I'm ready.  I'm keeping this belt in New York City.

On fighting Guerrero: "For the opportunity that he got, it's something that he's got to take in and know that it's right there in front on him.  If he's not prepared fighting a guy like me, it's going to show right away.  We can be friends outside of the ring, but as soon as we step in the ring, no more friendship.

On the biggest challenger to his title: "I welcome all challengers, but I know there isn't a middleweight like me.  I'm the best in the world.  I look in the mirror and see myself and say, 'even he can't beat me.'  I know what I'm doing outside of the ring is helping me to be a better fighter in the ring.  That being said, let them all come."

FERNANDO GUERRERO, Hard-Hitting, World-Ranked Contender

On the delay of the fight:  "You've got to be ready for everything in the boxing world.  We're so used to it, dating to even in the amateurs.  Until you're in the ring, the fight might not happen, and even when you're in the ring, the opponent might not show up.  For me it's just that experience.  You live it and you make the best out of it, and I surely do.

On what he'll bring to the ring to get a win: "Explosion.  We've got to bring that smart, we've got to bring that power and we've got to bring that hunger.  It's better shown in the ring.  I'm not just excited for the fight. I want people to know what I can do.

On how many fans he's expecting at Barclays Center:  "When I packed the house in Maryland (for a fight against Derrick Findley in Salisbury), I expected one person to be there, my father, but thousands were there.  (This fight) I'm expecting maybe two people.  We'll see how many people come and show up.

On acting like a gentleman at press events: "I can only be me.  If I feel the need to cuss, I'll probably do it, if I feel the need to not cuss, I probably won't do it.  I don't try to sell fights.  The fights should be able to sell themselves.  I try to sell myself as the person that I am.

On how this is different than his other fights: "I'm expecting a lot out of myself.  I'm going to try and push myself harder, mentally and physically.  I want to impress myself, I want to develop."

ZACHARY OCHOA, Undefeated Brooklyn Light Heavyweight

On his fight prediction: "My prediction is, I box my way to a knock out.

"I want to say thank you to Golden Boy Promotions and SHOWTIME for giving me the opportunity to fight on this card.  It's great for me to show my talent and show the world what I'm working with."

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Danny "Swift" Garcia vs. Zab Judah live on SHOWTIME® CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

ABOUT "GARCIA VS. JUDAH":

Garcia vs. Judah, a 12-round bout for Garcia's Unified Super Lightweight World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and supported by Golden Boy Promotions sponsors Corona and AT&T.  In the co-featured attraction, WBO Middleweight World Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin puts his title on the line against hard-hitting Fernando Guerrero in a 12-round fight.  The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).  SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).

 

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FIGHTERS MAKE PREDICTIONS FOR EACH OTHER'S BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK MEGA-FIGHTS

FIGHTERS MAKE PREDICTIONS FOR EACH OTHER'S

BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK MEGA-FIGHTS 

Canelo Alvarez, Danny "Swift Garcia, Fernando Guerrero, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, J'Leon Love, Abner Mares, Daniel Ponce de Leon, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Leo Santa Cruz and Austin "No Doubt" Trout Make Their Calls on Upcoming Championship Fights 

Fights Will Be Shown Live on SHOWTIME^® or SHOWTIME PPV^®

With the Super Welterweight World Championship Unification fight between Canelo Alvarez and Austin Trout coming up this weekend on Saturday, April 20 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, followed by the Unified Super Lightweight World Championship between Danny Garcia and Zab Judah at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, April 27 and the culmination of the back-to-back-to-back championship fight weekends, "MAY DAY: Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero" on Saturday, May 4 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, predictions are swirling around on the internet, in newspapers and on television from boxing scribes and fans doing their best to make their calls on what will happen in the upcoming fights.

Yet perhaps the predictions that hold the most weight are those of the pugilists themselves set to fight in the coming weeks.

Below are fight predictions from WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez,Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Danny "Swift Garcia,Middleweight Contender Fernando Guerrero,Six-Time and Four Division World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero,Middleweight Rising Star J'Leon Love, Two Division World Champion Abner Mares,WBC Featherweight World Champion Daniel Ponce de Leon, WBO Middleweight World Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, former IBF Bantamweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Austin Trout - Saturday, April 20 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^®

"I am going with Austin Trout, but he has to go in there and box.  He can't let Canelo Alvarez warm up too early.  If he drops hard punches, he'll pull it off."

- Danny Garcia

"Gotta go with Canelo Alvarez.  He's young and he's a mentally and physically strong person.  Also, the people (fans) make him better."

- Fernando Guerrero

"Canelo Alvarez is very hungry to prove all the doubters wrong.  Both fighters have tremendous heart and will give fans a night to remember.  Canelo has developed nicely and I'm giving him the edge in this fight based on pure desire.  His body attack will be the difference.  Canelo wins by mid-fight knockout."

- Robert Guerrero

 "I think Austin Trout will win because he has a better skill set and he's a better boxer."

- J'Leon Love 

"That's going to be a really exciting fight being that Canelo Alvarez has never faced a champion in his prime.  Austin Trout is a difficult fighter that just beat (Miguel) Cotto, but I think Canelo should win because he's younger and has a statement to make to let the world know that he is the real thing as a younger and hungrier fighter."

- Abner Mares

"I'm going with Canelo Alvarez because he's more powerful.  I think Canelo can win by knockout if Austin Trout is willing to exchange shots."

- Daniel Ponce de Leon

"This is a good matchup for boxing.  You can't go wrong with either fighter.  Its two top fighters at the top of their game.  I'm in the gym with Canelo Alvarez, and Austin Trout is my friend, so it is hard to pick."

- Peter Quillin

"I think Canelo Alvarez is going to win.  He comes forward.  It's going to be hard for Austin Trout to take Canelo's pressure and handle his strength.  Trout will make it difficult for Canelo, but I think he will win."

- Leo Santa Cruz

Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah - Saturday, April 27 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^®

"This is a great fight.  I don't have a favorite.  The best fighter will win."

- Canelo

"Danny Garcia will win.  Zab Judah had his time. I think its Garcia's time now."

- F. Guerrero

"Zab Judah will make the proper adjustments in this fight, which will tame the young lion Garcia.  Danny's youth and punching power will even out Zab's experience.  This fight ends in draw."

- R. Guerrero

"I pick Danny Garcia because he is younger and stronger."

- Love

"This is another interesting fight.  I'm 100 percent sure that Danny Garcia is going to win.  No doubt the power punch is there.  I know that isn't everything for everyone, but that's everything for Garcia.  Zab Judah is an older guy.  He's an older fighter.  I think he's coming in with everything he has, but that isn't enough.  Youth and power trump age.  I pick Garcia by knockout."

- Mares

"Danny Garcia has power in his fists and will win by knockout.  He is young and full of energy."

- Ponce de Leon

"I think that in the first rounds Zab Judah will be a problem for Danny Garcia, but he will get tired in the later rounds.  Danny will take advantage of that and knock him out."

- Santa Cruz

"Danny Garcia will win with his consistency and power."

- Trout

Peter Quillin vs. Fernando Guerrero - Saturday, April 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING 

"I cannot give a prediction since I've never seen Fernando Guerrero fight.  However, Peter Quillin is the champion and has the advantage."

- Canelo

"Peter Quillin all the way.  He has the street in him and the heart.  That's the making of a great fighter."

- Garcia

"This is going to be a competitive fight.  I'm going with Peter Quillin to win by knockout because I feel he has the better punching power and will catch Guerrero with a punch he doesn't see coming."

- R. Guerrero

"Peter Quillin is a bigger puncher, but it will be a hard fight.  I think Quillin will pull it off though."

- Love

"That is a really tough fight.  I know a lot of people see it toward Peter Quillin, but I think he's going to have a hard time.  Guerrero takes everything and more and gives as much back.  It's going to be an even fight."

- Mares

"I think Peter Quillin has the advantage and can win in any way.  He's the better boxer and is the champion."

- Ponce de Leon

"I haven't seen much of Fernando Guerrero, but what I have seen from Peter Quillin, he's a really good, strong fighter.  I think he's going to win by decision, but I think he is going to take a few punches along the way."

- Santa Cruz

"Peter Quillin showed his heart and determination to win the belt.  I'm sure he will go above and beyond to keep it.  I am picking Kid Chocolate."

- Trout

Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero - Saturday, May 4 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV^®

"Robert Guerrero has a great opportunity to win.  He's hungry for glory and will try everything to get the victory.  I am picking Guerrero."

- Canelo

"Floyd Mayweather all the way.  Robert Guerrero is a good fighter.  He earned his shot, but Mayweather is the star."

- Garcia

 "You can never bet against Floyd Mayweather.  He's just overall one of the best fighters ever.  Gotta go with Mayweather."

- F. Guerrero

"Floyd Mayweather is too intelligent of a fighter."

- Love

"Floyd Mayweather is such a talented fighter and he backs it up.  He talks a lot, but he backs it up.  I know Robert Guerrero is hungry and determined, but wanting to win doesn't get you a win.  It's about what you can do inside the ring, and that's why Mayweather will win."

- Mares

"I think Robert Guerrero can win if he fights the same way he fought Andre Berto, pressing the action like Jose Luis Castillo did against Floyd Mayweather.  However, Mayweather is a great fighter and so difficult because his style, but I think Guerrero will win."

- Ponce de Leon

"I never count Floyd Mayweather out.  He's the best pound-for-pound fighter.  He's who every fighter looks up to.  I call it the Floyd Mayweather era of boxing.  Robert Guerrero wanted this for a long time.  He's a multi-division champion and he deserves it.  They both have something to prove.  I don't know who to pick here."

- Quillin

"That is going to be another hard fight.  I think Floyd Mayweather has more experience and he's smarter.  He knows what he has to do to win.  Guerrero is a good, smart fighter, but I think Mayweather is going to take it by decision."

- Santa Cruz

"I'm picking Floyd Mayweather, but this fight is not as easy as everyone thinks it'll be.  Robert Guerrero is hungry and has the ability to make it a tough fight."

- Trout

Daniel Ponce de Leon vs. Abner Mares - Saturday, May 4 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV^®

"I'm taking Daniel Ponce de Leon.  I don't really see Abner Mares pulling it off at 126 pounds.  That's a tough fight."

- Garcia

"Abner Mares just has the youth and the will.  When guys are winning, they want to keep at it."

- F. Guerrero

"Both Daniel Ponce de Leon and Abner Mares are great Mexican warriors.  Mares is going to come forward with pressure and Ponce de Leon will counter.  I'm picking Ponce de Leon to win by a close split decision."

- R. Guerrero

"Abner Mares has much better skills."

-  Love

"A lot of people don't give Abner Mares the credit he deserves.  Daniel Ponce de Leon has a rough, rugged style.  I see Mares putting on a great performance against a guy like Ponce de Leon who gives people trouble, and coming out with the win."

- Quillin

"That is going to be another hard fight.  They are both Mexican warriors.  It can go either way, but if it goes to decision, Abner Mares will win.  However, if Daniel Ponce de Leon catches him with a good punch, he will win by knockout."

- Santa Cruz

"Abner Mares takes this one.  His youth and toughness can outdo the super tough Daniel Ponce de Leon."

- Trout

Leo Santa Cruz vs. Alexander Munoz - Saturday, May 4 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV^®

"Leo Santa Cruz should win.  He's younger and full of talent."

- Canelo

"Leo Santa Cruz is a tough guy and he is on a hot streak.  I'm going with him."

- Garcia

"Leo Santa Cruz is going to grind out a tough hard fought victory with pressure and a nice body attack.  Santa Cruz wins by unanimous decision."

- R. Guerrero

"Leo Santa Cruz is a much busier and better fighter."

- Love

"That fight is hard to call.  I think Santa Cruz is a strong up-and-comer. I think Alexander Munoz is an tough opponent for Santa Cruz to go up against, but he will go in there, look good and come out with a win."

- Mares

"Leo Santa Cruz is the favorite to win because is young and powerful, and I think he will win."

- Ponce de Leon

"I love watching Leo Santa Cruz.  He's a fan-friendly fighter and I think he will win."

- Quillin

J'Leon Love vs. Gabriel Rosado - Saturday, May 4 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV

"Gabriel Rosado is a Philly guy, so I have to go for the hometown fighter."

- Garcia

"J'Leon Love is the man.  We've fought on the same card several times.  I fought Gabriel Rosado.  That is a pretty tight fight.  He's a tough opponent.  That one is a question mark for me."

- F. Guerrero

"J'Leon Love is a good prospect, but I think Gabriel Rosado is going to pull off the upset.  Experience will be the key factor in a Rosado split decision."

- R. Guerrero

"Flip a coin on that one."

- Mares

"This is J'Leon Love's biggest fight.  He's in camp with the pound-for-pound champion.  He has a controversial win on his record.  Gabriel Rosado is rough and rugged.  He puts it all on the line.  We'll see. I don't know who will win this one."

- Quillin

"I have heard that J'Leon Love is a really good fighter.  He should be able to take it.  He has more to lose.  I think he's going to go out there and win by decision."

- Santa Cruz

"This is a toss up.  J'Leon Love is looking to prove himself.  Gabriel Rosado is proven in my mind at 154, so we will see if weight is an issue."

- Trout

About Canelo vs. Trout:

Canelo vs. Trout, a 12-round Super Welterweight World Championship Unification fight for Canelo's WBC title, Trout's WBA title and the vacant Ring Magazine title, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Canelo Promotions and Leija & Battah Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T.  The co-main event will be a 10-round fight between undefeated prospects Omar Figueroa Jr. of Weslaco, Texas and Abner Cotto of Caguas, Puerto Rico which is presented in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions and will be a WBC lightweight semi-final elimination bout for the vacant NABA Lightweight Championship and Cotto's WBC FECARBOX Lightweight Championship. The fights will air live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT with Canelo vs. Trout being presented in association with Greg Cohen Promotions. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).  Preliminary fights will air on SHOWTIME EXTREME at 8 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

 About Garcia vs. Judah:

Garcia vs. Judah, a 12-round bout for Garcia's Unified Super Lightweight World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and supported by Golden Boy Promotions sponsors Corona and AT&T.  In the co-featured attraction, WBO Middleweight World Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin puts his title on the line against hard-hitting Fernando Guerrero in a 12-round fight.  The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP).

About "MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero":

"MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero," a 12-round fight for Mayweather's WBC Welterweight World Championship and the vacant Ring Magazine Welterweight World Championship, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts, AT&T, Star Trek Into Darkness and Valvoline.  The mega-event will take place Saturday, May 4 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.  The event can be heard in Spanish using secondary audio programming (SAP). Also featured will be WBC Featherweight World Champion Daniel Ponce de Leon taking on Two-Division World Champion Abner Mares in a 12-round fight for Ponce de Leon's WBC Featherweight World Championship, former IBF Bantamweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz facing veteran Alexander Munoz in a 10-round fight for the vacant USBA Junior Featherweight Championship and rising star J'Leon Love squaring off against recent world title challenger Gabriel Rosado in a 10-round middleweight battle for the vacant NABF Middleweight Championship.

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