Elijah Garcia, the rising star of the middleweight division, Kyrone Davis, the 160-pound warrior, Julio Cesar Martinez, the reigning monarch of the flyweights, and the unbeaten Angelino Cordova threw verbal jabs and shared their game plans in a digital face-off this Tuesday. They’re all set to light up the ring this Saturday, March 30, in a showdown streamed live on Prime Video, kicking off at 6 p.m. ET from the electrifying T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Garcia and Davis are in a ten-round clash that promises fireworks, while Martinez is on a mission to keep his world title safe from Cordova’s clutches in a thrilling twelve-round opener. The stream is open to all, Prime members or not, ensuring no fight fan misses out on the action.
The main course features a quartet of PBC Pay-Per-View battles, starting at 8 p.m. ET, with Keith Thurman and Tim Tszyu throwing down in a clash of titans, Rolando Romero and Isaac Cruz battling for super lightweight supremacy, Erislandy Lara defending his middleweight throne against Michael Zerafa, and Sebastian Fundora and Serhii Bohachuk vying for the vacant super welterweight crown.
And for those who like their fights a bit more analog, the traditional cable and satellite avenues are still wide open. Tickets for this fistic fiesta, courtesy of TGB Promotions and with a sprinkle of No Limit Boxing magic for the main event, are up for grabs at AXS.com.
Here’s a snippet of what the gladiators had to say in their Tuesday tete-a-tete:
ELIJAH GARCIA
“I feel strong and I’m preparing really well for this fight, because I know how tough an opponent Kyrone Davis is. I’m not taking anyone lightly. He’s very experienced and he believes in his skills.
“It’s a blessing to be fighting on Amazon Prime. It’s a new generation and I get to be a part of it. It’s very exciting and it’s an opportunity I’m coming to take advantage of.
“I want everyone to see that I’m more than just a puncher. I know that I can go toe-to-toe with anybody. I have to look really good in this fight. I have to show the world that I’m talented and ready for the title shot.
“I want to achieve my goals and Kyrone is standing in my way. He knows that this is a fight that he needs to win to continue fighting at this level. He’s got a lot of good experience, but I’m hungry too. I train really hard to win.
“I’m proud of where I’m from. I wear 602 on the beltline of my trunks and that’s because I’m proud to represent Phoenix.”
JORGE GARCIA, Elijah’s Father and Trainer
“We’re excited to keep being in big fights and performing well. It’s important for us to stay humble. We want to entertain the fans, that’s the most important thing.
“It’s great to see Elijah’s support, especially here in Arizona. There’s a lot of great fans here who love boxing. It’s motivating to have your people behind you.”
Elijah Garcia acknowledges the challenge Kyrone Davis presents, emphasizing, “I know it’s not going to be an easy fight,” but he’s eyeing a future opportunity against the winner of Erislandy Lara vs. Michael Zerafa. He highlights the uniqueness of Davis, stating, “Kyrone is different from anyone I’ve faced,” and expresses confidence in his preparation and strategy. Garcia also values the experience and support from his corner, mentioning, “I have a lot of experience in my corner as well with my dad and my grandpa.”
Kyrone Davis expresses excitement about fighting in Las Vegas and sees defeating Garcia as a significant career milestone. He aims for the top of the middleweight division, stating, “The lane to supremacy is open.” Davis highlights the importance of a full training camp and is focused on showcasing his true capabilities. He’s determined to progress towards a world title fight, emphasizing, “Absolutely we want to get the world title fight next.”
Julio Cesar Martinez is eager for the fight, saying, “I’m ready for this fight. It’s been in the making for a while now.” He acknowledges the strength of his opponent, Angelino Cordova, but is confident in his preparation with Eddy Reynoso. Martinez is focused on defending his title and has aspirations to unify the division, asserting, “I’m the best at 112 pounds and I’m the best fighter in this division.”
Angelino Cordova:s optimistic about the matchup and is satisfied with his training camp in New Jersey. He’s mentally prepared for the championship, stating, “I have seen myself becoming champion in my mind.” Despite the setback from the fight’s postponement in December, Cordova is motivated and ready to challenge Martinez for the belt, expressing, “I’m ready to earn that world title.”