"Getting That Winning High Off a Mexican Mid-Carder" DSG V Granados PBC on Fox 4/20 Fight Thread

[yawn]

There are few in this sport, tougher than the continuous underdog Adrian "El Tigre" Granados

We've seen him dropped early vs Imam , but come back and leave Imam slumped on the ropes

We've seen him go 10 close rounds with AB after having his nose broken early

We've even seen him have success vs Shawn Porter's headbutt and hook combos

That same Porter head butt and hook combination gave Danny Garcia fits last Sept

Garcia has one of the sports best hooks and resumes but has lost 2 of his last 3

Many attribute his last 2 loses to slow starts and lack of aggression

Those are 2 things Adrian Granados has never been accused of

Danny is facing an opp whose style has given him a lot of problems recently

Can the veteran DSG deal with the high motor underdog ?

Or will the consummate underdog finally will his way to a signature win ?



PBC on Fox Presents: Still Swifter Than A Tigre?

Danny "Swift" Garcia 34(20KO) - 2(0) - 0

VS

Adrian "El Tigre" Granados 20(14KO) - 6(0) - 2 Draw - 1NC

Plus


Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz Jr 31(20KO) - 1(0) - 0

VS


Alexander Dimitrenko 41(26KO) - 4(3KO) - 0

And


Brandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroa 18(13KO) - 0 - 0

vs


Yonfrez Parejo 22(11KO) - 3(0) - 1 Draw

Spoiler

 

[LauderdaleBoss]

This nikka and them thread titles

 

[Conscious Pilot]

Though he’s basicslly living off that Imam KO upset, Respect to Granados for fighting 3 times in 3 months and back to back months. Never see that shyt from a fighter whose been showcased on Showtime cards this day and age

 

[Conscious Pilot]

 

[patscorpio]

Rosario-Cota, Alfredo Angulo, Balderas on Garcia-Granados

Hard-hitting contender Jeison Rosario takes on Mexico's Jorge Cota in a 10-round middleweight fight that headlines PBC FIGHT NIGHT - EXTRA on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California.

Battle-hardened veteran Alfredo "El Perro" Angulo will fight in the co-main event of the telecast, while exciting lightweight prospect and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas takes on Pedro Vicente in a six or eight round bout and highly-decorated lightweight prospect Omar Juarez clashes with Mexico's Luis Gerardo Perez Salas in a four-round match to open the telecast at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

PBC FIGHT NIGHT - EXTRA will follow the PBC on FOX primetime show headlined by former two-division world champion Danny "Swift'' Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout.

Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela's Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The non-stop block of boxing promises wall-to-wall action for fans who tune into FOX, FOX Deportes and FS1.

Rosario (18-1-1, 13 KOs) was busy last year, scoring victories in three of four fights in 2018, including wins over then-unbeaten Jamontay Clark and contender Justin DeLoach. He is coming off a stoppage victory over Marcos Hernandez in February on FS1, which avenged a split draw the two boxers fought to in 2018. The 23-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who now lives in Miami, Florida, will have his hands full against the hard-hitting Cota (28-2, 25 KOs). The 31-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico has scored three straight knockout victories since losing to Erickson Lubin in 2017. He's coming off a TKO victory over Euri Gonzalez in November

Balderas (7-0, 6 KOs) scored three stoppage victories in his fights last year and continues to progress up the lightweight ladder. The 23-year-old Balderas of Santa Maria, California, was a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic boxing team and most recently stopped Jose Cen Torres in February. Vicente (6-2, 2 KOs) is looking to build on the momentum from his unanimous decision victory over Luis Miguel Ortiz in his last fight in January.

The 19-year-old Juarez (2-0, 1 KOs), who is from Brownsville, Texas, will be climbing back into the ring quickly after scoring a knockout victory over Phillip Percy in February. Salas (5-2, 1 KOs) is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses when he steps in against Juarez.

In other non-televised action, Los Angeles bantamweight Daniel Guzman (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on Monterrey, Mexico's Hugo Rodriguez (0-3) in a four-round bout, unbeaten Alhambra, Cal., welterweight Emmanuel Medina (16-0, 9 KOs) battles Japan's Gaku Takahashi (16-9-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round match and Colorado Springs' Ricky Lopez (20-4, 6 KOs) faces Joe Perez (14-3-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight bout. Round out the card is Fontana, California's Raymond Murattala (6-0, 4 KOs) meeting Mexico's Eduardo Reyes (9-15, 6 KOs) in a six-round lightweight bout and Edinburg, Texas' Nelson Hampton (4-2, 4 KOs) fighting in a four-round lightweight special attraction.

 

[aceboon]

Is Balderas with Haymon too or just strictly with Richard Schaefer? They've been doing a bad job of showcasing him and moving him along compared to the other 2016 Olympians.

 

[Conscious Pilot]

Danny’s lack of punch output/activity and looking more gunshy as he levels up in competition is troublesome.. Low Key...I can Granados aggressiveness and relentless style being too much for the infamous PBC Scorecards to overcome

 

[mr. smoke weed]

Watch the bud/kahn undercard and switch over for the main event. I see this potentially being a very good fight.

 

[Recca Gatsby]

I thought Danny was a commentator now

 

[RoidJonesJr]

Is Balderas with Haymon too or just strictly with Richard Schaefer? They've been doing a bad job of showcasing him and moving him along compared to the other 2016 Olympians.

Yeah, his last fight wasn't televised and took place after the main event.

 

[LauderdaleBoss]

Both guys are fighting for that top 5 spot at welter. Them PBC scorecards been bailing nikkas out this year.

 

[Bigblackted4]

Ready for Danny and Grandos and to see Andy Ruiz boy hands so fast, he’s like one of my fat idols

 

[patscorpio]

Ready for Danny and Grandos and to see Andy Ruiz boy hands so fast, he’s like one of my fat idols

ruiz has so much talent but he can't put the gotdamn fork down...he should have beat parker for the belt

 

[patscorpio]

@ChocolateGiddyUp choc..swift is fighting...drop some thoughts about this fight breh

 

[patscorpio]

Porter: Granados Gave Me a Tougher Fight Than Danny Garcia

By Gilbert Manzano

The latest “Inside PBC Boxing” got a bit awkward when Danny Garcia and Adrian Granados joined the crew that featured Shawn Porter, who has fought both fighters.

After some trash talking between Garcia and Granados, Porter was put on the spot when host Kate Abdo asked the WBC welterweight champion who was the tougher opponent.

Porter attempted to give a political answer before Abner Mares said, “I just need a name, Shawn.”

Granados was the name.

“If I have to put a name on it, tougher fight might be Adrian Granados,” said Porter, who defeated Granados by unanimous decision in 2017. “I give it to Adrian based on his pressure and his relentlessness throughout the fight.”

Granados (20-6-2, 14 knockouts) and Garcia (34-2, 20 KOs) are scheduled to meet April 20 for a welterweight clash in Carson, California, that will headline a PBC on Fox event. The bout will take place at Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly known as StubHub Center, where so many memorable ring wars have occurred.

Judging by the animosity between the two fighters, this could turn into another classic for the venue.

Garcia, who joined the boxing show by video, wasn’t happy when Granados called him “just another opponent.”

“I’ve never been an opponent,” Garcia repeated numerous times. “I’ve been a champion my whole career. I’ve always been at the top of the game. Never been an opponent. Change those words, buddy.”

“Nah, I ain’t changing nothing, man,” Granados responded. “You put your socks on just like another man, bro. You ain’t nobody special to me.”

Mares, a co-analyst along with Porter, pointed out that Garcia appeared angry and tense. It must not have been an easy position for Garcia to receive questions from Porter and hear him say Granados was the tougher fight.

Porter defeated Garcia by unanimous decision in September to claim the vacant WBC title. Garcia dropped to 1-2 in his past three fights, including a split decision loss to Keith Thurman in 2017.

“At the end of the day, that doesn’t matter,” Garcia said about his recent losses. “I’m focused on April 20th. I know I’m a great champion. I’m a great fighter. Those are two fights the majority of the world thought I won.

“It is what it is, but I plan on showing the world that I’m still that top fighter at 147 pounds. One of the best fighters in the world, period, and come April 20th I’m gonna show that.”