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Jay Jimenez, who is best known for being the manager of heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz, has advised BS.com that his newest signee, Carlos Negrón (20-1) will also appear on the televised portion of the card against former title challenger Dominic Breazeale (19-1).

Negrón was a 2008 Olympian who represented his native Puerto Rico in Beijing, China.

“Carlos is very excited for this fight. He is very motivated and will put on one hell of a performance,” Jimenez told BS.com.

Negrón last fought in June, 2017 when he stopped Derric Rossy in 4 rounds. Breazeale has been out of the ring since last November when he knocked out Eric Molina in the 8th stanza.

they kinda look like each other

Another Breazeale bum opponent. Wish he would fight someone in top 10. Regardless of outcome he still doesn't deserve title shot. I've never been impressed with him.

Breazeale is very mediocre, would not be surprised if Negron won.

marvelous marv wrote: ↑25 Oct 2018, 12:24 Breazeale is very mediocre, would not be surprised if Negron won.

100%

You must be joking? Did you see the guy? It's crazy where they dig up those "unbeaten" opponents, it's fvckin crazy, same with the guys tom schwarz fights on a regular basis or that alexander flores that parker fights next (just from the top of my head, it's a fvckin plague). It's embarrassing, but obviously with a tv contract involved they make enough money to stage those ridiculous events that have absolutely zero in common with a serious, competitive boxing match.

Didn't see anything featuring Carlos Negrón, but him being KOed by some noname isn't a cool sign for sure. And Breazeale is real deal. He can be not very ingenious or super-special, but he's a big tough guy, a helluva fighter with guts and power.

Carlos Negron Getting Boost From Luis Ortiz For Breazeale Bout

Puerto Rican Olympian Carlos Negron is deep into training camp in Miami for his 10-round heavyweight showdown against top contender Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale taking place Saturday, December 22 live on FOX and FOX Deportes and presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

Born in San Juan, Negron represented his home country at the 2008 Olympic games and is eager to return to fight in front of New York's large contingent of Puerto Rican boxing fans on December 22.

"This is a great opportunity not only against a top opponent, but to be on the big stage in front of the great Puerto Rican fans and put on a great performance for them," said Negron, who last fought in New York in 2010. "I'm very confident in my abilities and I understand the job I have in front of me. Everyone will see how hard I've worked when we get in the ring."

Under the guidance of trainer Herman Caicedo, Negron will return to the ring for the first time since June 2017, when he scored a knockout victory over veteran contender Derric Rossy in a dominating performance that saw him score multiple knockdowns. Negron has worked with Caicedo for nearly a year, previously helping prepare Luis Ortiz for his heavyweight title bout against Deontay Wilder.

"Having Carlos in camp for an extended period of time before the Breazeale fight was even announced has really allowed us to be leaps ahead at this point in training camp," said Caicedo. "Mentally and physically he is really sharp right now and it's going to show on fight night."

"Working with Luis Ortiz and the other fighters in our gym has really helped push me to another level," said Negron. "We're grinding every day and they truly demand the best out of me. There's no being mediocre here. You have to put in your best effort every day."

With the six-foot-six Negron meeting the six-foot-seven Breazeale, this matchup is sure to display the power of two giants of the division. A former title challenger and U.S. Olympian, Breazeale has shown the ability to come back in a fight and turn the tides with one punch. For Negron, he knows the task in front of him is tall in stature and order.

"Breazeale is a very tough fighter and what he might lack in skill, he more than makes up for in heart," said Negron. "He certainly has shown skill to get to this point in his career, but he also has that special something that's gotten him through some tough fights.

"It's going to come down to intelligence and controlling the ring. I'm a very smart fighter with a lot of experience. I've had a loss and I don't want to experience that again. I believe whoever gets thrown off their game plan is going to suffer and I'm going to make sure I'm prepared for everything he throws at me."

The PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is co-headlined by twin champions the Charlos as Jermall Charlo defends his interim WBC middleweight title against Willie Monroe Jr., while WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Jermell Charlo battles Tony Harrison.

Holy sh*t, when is Breazeale going to attempt to get a win against a top 25 opponent? Seriously, Kownacki's and Hammer's resumes put Breazeale's to shame.

Lackeos wrote: ↑04 Dec 2018, 00:21 Holy sh*t, when is Breazeale going to attempt to get a win against a top 25 opponent? Seriously, Kownacki's and Hammer's resumes put Breazeale's to shame.

He went life and death with Amir Mansour. He can barely scrape by a Top 25-ish guy in his 40's that's closer to 25 than he is 20 in the rankings.

Breazeale is a gutsy fighter, but he's just not very good. Lots of guys could beat him.

I don't think it'd be the most shocking thing in the world if this Negron guy beat him honestly, but considering Negron got stopped by former Super Middleweight turned Heavyweight Journeyman Epifanio Mendoza I doubt he can take Breazeale's punches.

I expect Breazeale's power to end matters as well but he'll have to be careful not to overlook Negron because he can punch too. Derrick Rossy is usually a pretty durable guy & Negron dropped him numerous times before finishing him inside four rounds. So, his power is no joke.

Let’s not forget his fight with Izu.

I actually quite like this fight. Don't get me wrong, it's not exactly Whyte v Miller, but I think it's interesting. Negron has stopped Derric Rossy who is hardly a world-beater but he's no mug. Provided you are just looking for an entertaining and competitive fight rather than one between elite contenders, then this could be worthwhile. Negron is probably comparable with Izuagbe Ogonoh in terms of threat level I'd have thought.

sweetviolenturge wrote: ↑04 Dec 2018, 02:10 I expect Breazeale's power to end matters as well but he'll have to be careful not to overlook Negron because he can punch too. Derrick Rossy is usually a pretty durable guy & Negron dropped him numerous times before finishing him inside four rounds. So, his power is no joke.

Yep. The fact that Negron stopped Rossy is why I give him a slight shot here. Rossy as you say might not be one of the best in the division or nothing, but he tends to be a tough guy to stop so it says something about Negron's power that he was able to take him out the way he did.

Also Rossy like Breazeale was a Football player that came to the sport of Boxing later in life.

Breazeale had a good 2017 beating Ugonoh in a war and then Molina, but he's lost momentum this year. Seemed to wait on one big fight (Wilder) and didn't stay active. The PBC curse. He should have been in competitive fights with other B/C level U.S based HWs. Of course he probably doesn't want to risk another loss if he's well ranked but I think he'll be in entertaining enough fights (if matched properly) that people will watch him even if he takes another loss.

Breazeale could lose here. Dude lost to Amir Mansour and, I think, it was Fred Kassi that beat him too (or was it Nagy Aguilera?). Anyways, Breazeale is not very good, so I wouldn't put money down that he beats this guy.

Stopping Rossy is a decent win, and definitely enough to show something in this division.

The winner v Joyce?

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑04 Dec 2018, 21:33 Breazeale could lose here. Dude lost to Amir Mansour and, I think, it was Fred Kassi that beat him too (or was it Nagy Aguilera?). Anyways, Breazeale is not very good, so I wouldn't put money down that he beats this guy.

Stopping Rossy is a decent win, and definitely enough to show something in this division.

Breazeale didn't lose to Amir Mansour. He was losing to him, and got dropped by him and all, but then he broke his jaw, and caused him to quit on his stool.

ironbeard wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 12:04 The winner v Joyce?

Al should advise this.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 12:17

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑04 Dec 2018, 21:33 Breazeale could lose here. Dude lost to Amir Mansour and, I think, it was Fred Kassi that beat him too (or was it Nagy Aguilera?). Anyways, Breazeale is not very good, so I wouldn't put money down that he beats this guy.

Stopping Rossy is a decent win, and definitely enough to show something in this division.

Breazeale didn't lose to Amir Mansour. He was losing to him, and got dropped by him and all, but then he broke his jaw, and caused him to quit on his stool.

Yeah, I forgot that Mansour quit, but I remember he was outboxing Breazeale pretty handily.

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 13:12

gilgamesh wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 12:17

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑04 Dec 2018, 21:33 Breazeale could lose here. Dude lost to Amir Mansour and, I think, it was Fred Kassi that beat him too (or was it Nagy Aguilera?). Anyways, Breazeale is not very good, so I wouldn't put money down that he beats this guy.

Stopping Rossy is a decent win, and definitely enough to show something in this division.

Breazeale didn't lose to Amir Mansour. He was losing to him, and got dropped by him and all, but then he broke his jaw, and caused him to quit on his stool.

Yeah, I forgot that Mansour quit, but I remember he was outboxing Breazeale pretty handily.

Wasn;t this the fight where Mansour bit his own tongue? on top of that was suffering from a cold and struggling to breath?

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 13:16

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 13:12

gilgamesh wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 12:17

Breazeale didn't lose to Amir Mansour. He was losing to him, and got dropped by him and all, but then he broke his jaw, and caused him to quit on his stool.

Yeah, I forgot that Mansour quit, but I remember he was outboxing Breazeale pretty handily.

Wasn;t this the fight where Mansour bit his own tongue? on top of that was suffering from a cold and struggling to breath?

Yeah, he bit through his own tongue during the fight and quit, but he was easily winning that fight.

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 13:12

gilgamesh wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 12:17

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑04 Dec 2018, 21:33 Breazeale could lose here. Dude lost to Amir Mansour and, I think, it was Fred Kassi that beat him too (or was it Nagy Aguilera?). Anyways, Breazeale is not very good, so I wouldn't put money down that he beats this guy.

Stopping Rossy is a decent win, and definitely enough to show something in this division.

Breazeale didn't lose to Amir Mansour. He was losing to him, and got dropped by him and all, but then he broke his jaw, and caused him to quit on his stool.

Yeah, I forgot that Mansour quit, but I remember he was outboxing Breazeale pretty handily.

Yeah he was kicking his ass. He had even knocked him down.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 14:57

Mexi-Box wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 13:12

gilgamesh wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 12:17

Breazeale didn't lose to Amir Mansour. He was losing to him, and got dropped by him and all, but then he broke his jaw, and caused him to quit on his stool.

Yeah, I forgot that Mansour quit, but I remember he was outboxing Breazeale pretty handily.

Yeah he was kicking his ass. He had even knocked him down.

He’s a tough ol’ Prick!!