Two showdowns that includes rising contenders seeking to make huge statements in opposition to power-punching veterans have been added to the PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video occasion on Saturday, October 19.
The present is headlined by Australian celebrity and former world champion Tim Tszyu going through unbeaten IBF Tremendous Welterweight World Champion Bakhram Murtazaliev stay from the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The co-main occasion will function undefeated Cuban prospect Yoenis Téllez battling knockout artist Johan González in a 10-round tremendous welterweight tilt, whereas undefeated middleweight contender Mateo Tapia steps in to face the hard-hitting Endry Saavedra within the 10-round opening bout at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The motion will stream solely on Prime Video for all Prime members in america and choose international locations. Be a part of at present or begin a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.
Tickets for the stay occasion are on sale now and can be found by Ticketmaster. The occasion is promoted by TGB Promotions. The principle occasion is promoted in affiliation with No Restrict Boxing and Essential Occasions.
“PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video will kick off October 19 with two bouts that includes undefeated fighters in powerful matchups, all main as much as the explosive showdown between Tim Tszyu and Bakhram Murtazaliev,” mentioned Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Yoenis Téllez can add his title to the star-studded lineup of prime contenders at 154-pounds in opposition to the heavy-handed Johan González, whereas Mateo Tapia sits able to make noise at middleweight if he can get by the streaking Endry Saavedra within the opening bout. Be certain to tune into Prime Video or come out to the Caribe Royale in Orlando for what traces as much as be an evening of prime to backside motion.”
**YOENIS TELLEZ VS. JOHAN GONZALEZ**
The most recent younger standout from boxing-rich Cuba, Yoenis Téllez will return to combat on the pleasant confines of the Caribe Royale for the fifth time in his younger profession, as he appears to impress in opposition to the hard-hitting Johan González in a 10-round tremendous welterweight showdown.
Educated by the legendary Ronnie Shields in Stafford, Texas, the 24-year-old Téllez (8-0, 6 KOs) stepped in on brief discover in July of final 12 months to dominate veteran contender Sergio Garcia and earn a third-round TKO on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford undercard. Initially from Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Téllez has continued to rise in two subsequent bouts, each of which happened at Caribe Royale in Orlando. In December 2023 he closed the present in fashion with a Tenth-round TKO of Livan Navarro, and most lately he earned a unanimous choice over the beforehand unbeaten Joseph Jackson in April of this 12 months.
“Preventing an skilled fighter like Johan González is a good alternative to indicate the world what I’m fabricated from,” mentioned Téllez. “He’s fought on the elite stage and I’m anticipating a tricky combat. I’m going to go away all the pieces within the ring. On October 19 I’m going to be at my greatest to placed on an excellent efficiency and provides all of the followers tuning in an excellent night time of boxing. The Caribe Royale can be on fireplace.”
A local of Valencia, Venezuela who now trains in Las Vegas, González (34-3, 33 KOs) bounced again from a Could defeat in opposition to prime tremendous welterweight contender Jesus Ramos by stopping Ivan Herrera in two rounds in August. González made his stateside debut in 2023 as he earned a pair of victories within the U.S., first stopping Ricardo Villalba in August earlier than defeating Guido Schramm in November. The 33-year-old gained these fights to bounce again from an in depth 2022 choice defeat to former world title challenger Magomed Kurbanov. A professional since 2017, González gained his first 22 bouts earlier than dropping a cut up choice in 2018.
“This combat is all the pieces for me, it’s a must-win,” mentioned González. “I’m working onerous daily to verify I depart with my hand raised. My solely focus proper now could be doing all the pieces attainable to maintain pushing my profession ahead. I’ve one mission, victory on October 19.”
**MATEO TAPIA VS. ENDRY SAAVEDRA**
A longtime pal and sparring accomplice of Tim Tszyu, Mateo Tapia will compete stateside within the U.S. for the second time as he takes on Endry Saavedra, who’s final seven victories have come by knockout. Tapia and Saavedra will duel in a 10-round middleweight conflict that opens the stay streaming presentation on October 19.
The 26-year-old Tapia (17-0, 10 KOs) was born in Tijuana, Mexico and has spent a lot of his profession combating out of Australia, the place he put in over 500 rounds of sparring in opposition to Tszyu. Now coaching out of St. Petersburg, Florida, Tapia hopes to push himself nearer to a world title with a victory over Saavedra. Tapia made his U.S. debut in October 2023 with a stoppage victory over Eric Robles, and adopted that up with a 10-round unanimous choice over Keiber Gonzalez in Australia in April.
“This combat is a large alternative for me and I’m right here to take it with each arms,” mentioned Tapia. “I’m thrilled to be combating on Tim Tszyu’s card and I’m grateful to my staff for making this occur. It’s been an extended camp and I’ll positively be prepared when that bell rings on October 19. I’m trying ahead to displaying my expertise and proudly representing each Australia and Mexico on the world stage. Carry it on.”
Initially from Venezuela and now combating out of Tijuana, Mexico, Saavedra (16-1, 13 KOs) enters this combat having knocked out three straight opponents because the solely defeat of his profession, an October 2022 choice in opposition to Etoundi Michel William. The 33-year-old turned professional in 2018 and gained his first 13 bouts after an intensive newbie profession that noticed him combat around the globe in opposition to a bevy of future professional contenders. Saavedra most lately traveled to Australia in March and stopped Isaac Hardman on his residence turf in spherical eight of a combat he trailed on two of three scorecards.
“I can’t wait to benefit from what’s in entrance of me on October 19,” mentioned Saavedra. “I plan on displaying the world why I belong on the prime of the middleweight division. I’m going through a tricky Australian fighter who represents Mexico, so I’m anticipating a struggle, identical to I deliver to each combat. You gained’t need to miss this one.”
