1/26 PBC on FOX Keith Thurman vs Josesito Lopez (WBA Welterweight Title) / Kownacki vs Washington

[patscorpio]

Undercard

Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki as he clashes with former title challenger Gerald Washington in a 10-round battle and unbeaten featherweight contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar battles Claudio Marrero to open the telecast.

Kownacki (18-0, 14 KOs) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on Sepember. 8. Kownacki, who was born in Lomza, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.

“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 at Barclays Center. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.’’

Washington (19-2-1, 12 KOs) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career. The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.

“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,’’ said Washington, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.’’

Nyambayar (10-0, 9 KOs) has made a rapid ascent through the talent-laden featherweight division with precision and power. The 26-year-old Nyambayar, who is from Ulan-Bator Mongolia and now lives in Carson, California, won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the Mongolian boxing team. He scored a KO victory over Oscar Escandon in his last fight on May 26.

Marrero (23-2, 17 KOs), a 29-year-old southpaw from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is coming off a stunning KO victory over Jorge Lara in his last fight on April 28. Marrero two losses have come against former featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013 and Jesus Rojas in 2015. A victory over Nyambayar will put Marrero in position to fight for a world title again.

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[OfTheCross]

one time!

 

[Conscious Pilot]

Best at 147 Back

 

[Conscious Pilot]

 

[R=G]

Robert Garcia trains Lopez?

 

[bassLord]

 

[Conscious Pilot]

Good look for this.

If Thurman doesn’t stop Jobbersito than I’ll be worried about One Time

 

[Knicksman20]

"I'm looking forward to getting in there...finishing the job early...have some good ol' NY cheesecake"

Thurman's crazy lol

 

[aceboon]

Tug vs Marrero the most intriguing fight on the card for me

 

[Conscious Pilot]

 

[reservoirdogs]

I'm not hyped over this to say at least, it is what it is, a get back fight for Thurman. With that said if he's too rusty or lost it during that layoff Josesito Lopez always comes to fight and can make it rough for him. Picking Thurman thugh but would be surprised if he'd look that good after the layoff.

Nyambayar vs Marrero is actually an interesting fight, Nyambayar coming off a little layoff too, not as long as Thurman though. It's rare af that you see a Mongolian fighting a Dominican too.

 

[NormanConnors]

Thurman has a career after boxing with acting, tons of final boss/villian roles should be waiting for him

 

[patscorpio]

gary really aggravates me sometimes .he, unfortunately, is the perfect example of what ive talked about regarding pbc..him and lsc....gary has made too much money to fight like he should and lsc gets paid big money to fight lackluster competition

 

[David_TheMan]

My boy Thurman is ready to put the division back on notice.

 

[Knicksman20]

Thurman has a career after boxing with acting, tons of final boss/villian roles should be waiting for him

I watch this show called Gomorah which is the Italian version of The Wire about real street life out there. And there's a villain/boss that Thurman looks so much like lol. If I find the pic I'll post it. Tua you gotta get up on this show if you already haven't