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Top welterweight Yordenis Ugas will take on Mike Dallas Jr. in a 12-round showdown that headlines FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, February 1 from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by the Cuban sensation Ugas who has made a rapid rise up the welterweight rankings in recent years and will look to step closer to a second world title fight with an impressive performance against the veteran Dallas.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster.com.

"This Super Bowl weekend will include great action on Saturday, February 1 with one of the welterweight division's most dangerous and skilled fighters in Cuba's Yordenis Ugas," said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. "Ugas has proven to be a force at 147-pounds and will need to be at his best against the crafty veteran Mike Dallas if he wants to earn another world title fight. Both fighters are going to leave it all in the ring on FS1 and FOX Deportes at Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi."

The 33-year-old Ugás (24-4, 11 KOs) has been one of the busiest welterweight contenders in boxing since returning from a layoff in 2016. Ugás, who is from Santiago, Cuba and now lives in Miami, Florida, was on an eight-fight win streak before losing a narrow split-decision to Shawn Porter in a world title fight on FOX in March.

The Olympic bronze medalist beat then undefeated fighters Jamal James and Bryant Perrella, plus veteran contenders including Thomas Dulorme and Ray Robinson on his winning streak heading into the Porter fight. Ugas returned to action in July to give former world champion Omar Figueroa his first loss as Ugas dropped his opponent in round one on his way to a unanimous decision.

"I'm very excited to be returning to the ring," said Ugas. "This is a huge weekend for sports fans and I'm very motivated fighting one day before the Super Bowl. You know when you get a Ugas fight you get all action, all the time and I'm looking to put on a Super Bowl worthy performance. Mike Dallas is a smart tricky fighter with a lot of heart and I know he'll be at his best. I'm fully focused on the task at hand but after I handle business, I want to fight the best welterweights in the world."

The Bakersfield, California native Dallas (23-3-2, 11 KOs) enters February 1 on a five-fight unbeaten streak, including a split draw against undefeated contender Dusty Hernandez Harrison. The 33-year-old most recently defeated Moris Rodriguez in October and has challenged Lucas Matthysse for a world title while also stepping in against notable veterans Josesito Lopez and Mauricio Herrera. Dallas turned pro in 2008 after an impressive amateur career and was unbeaten in his first 18 bouts.

"I just want to say that I'm ready to take advantage of this opportunity," said Dallas. "I'm ready to give it my all in the ring on February 1. This is going to be a great fight and I'm working extremely hard to be at my best when we step in there."

Mike Dallas seems like kinda a random opponent

Shouldnt be Ugas - Besputin fight?

Cent0089 wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 15:31 Shouldnt be Ugas - Besputin fight?

No idea. This is confirmed.

I take it we're gonna be getting a lot of PBC fights being announced for the first half of 2020.

Besputin is with TR no?

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 16:02

Cent0089 wrote: ↑23 Dec 2019, 15:31 Shouldnt be Ugas - Besputin fight?

No idea. This is confirmed.

I take it we're gonna be getting a lot of PBC fights being announced for the first half of 2020.

Besputin is with TR no?

Yes he is, but Ugas was mandatory challenger. Who knows

I wish it was a bigger fight for him, but at least it's one that Ugas is gonna win to keep him in the mix. Ugas vs Danny Garcia would be an interesting tussle that I think Ugas would have a very real chance of winning. He held his own with Porter, and I think would do just as well or better with most anyone else in the division. He just needs that chance.

Maybe Danny will underestimate him, and fight him giving his tendency for avoiding the real big names. One can only hope.

Ugas should move on easily.

I've got Ugas by KO or lopsided decision!!

Mike Dallas really...

Undercard Information

Unbeaten top prospect Michel Rivera will take on veteran contender Fidel Maldonado Jr. in a 10-round lightweight duel as part of FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, February 1 from Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

The action will also include unbeaten prospect Omar Juarez in a super lightweight showdown against Mexico's Angel Hernandez, plus hard-hitting prospect Raymond Guajardo in a six-round super welterweight affair against Clay Collard. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by top welterweight Yordenis Ugas taking on Mike Dallas Jr. in a 12-round attraction.

Preceding the main card, FS1 PBC Fight Night Prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and feature rising 18-year-old prospect Jesus Ramos (11-0, 10 KOs), who most recently delivered a KO of the Year candidate on FS1 in September, as he faces Puerto Rico's Bernard Lebron Figueroa (10-3, 4 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight battle. Plus, hard-hitting welterweight Jose Miguel Borrego (16-2, 14 KOs) takes on New Jersey's Jimmy Williams (16-3-2, 5 KOs) in a 10-round affair on FS1.

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Beau Rivage Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster.com.

The 21-year-old Rivera (17-0, 11 KOs) made his U.S. debut in June with an impressive victory dropping Rene Tellez Giron on his way to a unanimous decision. Representing Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Rivera has fought professionally since 2016 and most recently stopped Jose Luis Gallegos on FS1 in September.

Fighting out of his native Albuquerque, New Mexico, Maldonado (27-4-1, 20 KOs) has faced a slew of top contenders and has picked up a victory over Pablo Cesar Cano and a draw against Art Hovhannisyan throughout his career. The 28-year-old enters this fight on a three-fight winning streak since a 2017 defeat to Ismael Barroso.

The 20-year-old Juarez (6-0, 4 KO) was a highly decorated amateur who turned pro in September 2018 and has been on an active pace thus far. Representing his hometown of Brownsville, Texas, Juarez scored five victories in 2019 including a pair of knockouts on FS1 as he stopped Gino De la Paz in front of his hometown crowd in August and Kevin Shacks in November in Las Vegas. He will be opposed by 20-year-old Hernandez (10-1, 10 KOs), who fights out of Mexicali, Mexico, and will be making his U.S. debut on February 1.

Representing his hometown of San Antonio, Texas, Guajardo (5-0, 4 KOs) most recently delivered a highlight reel knockout over Donnis Reed in the first round of their December 21 showdown on FS1. The 19-year-old turned pro in March 2019 and has only gone the distance in one of his first five contests, including three-straight first round knockouts. He will take on the 26-year-old Collard (5-2-3, 1 KO) who fights out of Cache Valley, Utah and most recently defeating then unbeaten Quashawn Toler on January 3.

Also appearing on the stacked undercard is unbeaten super middleweight prospect Burley Brooks (5-0, 4 KOs) facing Ohio's Melvin Russell (11-8-2, 7 KOs) in a six-round attraction and Bronx native Michael Coffie (8-0, 5 KOs) in a six-round heavyweight bout. Plus, Dallas' Fernando Garcia (12-2, 7 KOs) competes in a six-round featherweight fight, while unbeaten Tuscaloosa, Alabama native Deon Nicholson (12-0, 12 KOs) battles Brooklyn's Earl Newman (10-2-1, 7 KOs) in a 10-round cruiserweight showdown.

I think Ugas and Danny Garcia should fight.

Could we not have gotten Garcia vs. Ugas instead of both Garcia and Ugas fighting their own no-hopers?

I know every promoter puts on some crap from time to time but PBC really seems to be the biggest offender with these kind of matchups these days.

jujigatame wrote: ↑26 Jan 2020, 11:17 Could we not have gotten Garcia vs. Ugas instead of both Garcia and Ugas fighting their own no-hopers?

I know every promoter puts on some crap from time to time but PBC really seems to be the biggest offender with these kind of matchups these days.

Ugas too risky for Garcia.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 Jan 2020, 15:17

jujigatame wrote: ↑26 Jan 2020, 11:17 Could we not have gotten Garcia vs. Ugas instead of both Garcia and Ugas fighting their own no-hopers?

I know every promoter puts on some crap from time to time but PBC really seems to be the biggest offender with these kind of matchups these days.

Ugas too risky for Garcia.

Fights without risk are worthless fights. Who the hell wants to watch a -3000 favorite smash a nobody? This sort of terrible matchmaking is why the UFC was able to steal so much of boxing's market share.

jujigatame wrote: ↑26 Jan 2020, 20:02

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 Jan 2020, 15:17

Ugas too risky for Garcia.

Fights without risk are worthless fights. Who the hell wants to watch a -3000 favorite smash a nobody? This sort of terrible matchmaking is why the UFC was able to steal so much of boxing's market share.

I said that as if I was a PBC exec. That’s what PBC think. They won’t match a top competitor with someone who isn’t a huge name and at the same time risky.

Garcia’s career has been this since the Morales fights.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑27 Jan 2020, 02:31

jujigatame wrote: ↑26 Jan 2020, 20:02

Fights without risk are worthless fights. Who the hell wants to watch a -3000 favorite smash a nobody? This sort of terrible matchmaking is why the UFC was able to steal so much of boxing's market share.

I said that as if I was a PBC exec. That’s what PBC think. They won’t match a top competitor with someone who isn’t a huge name and at the same time risky.

Garcia’s career has been this since the Morales fights.

Never fails to be depressing that the sport is run this way.

Seems like an easy enough stoppage win for Ugas.

Here’s the full card (something else will be on the prelims, but the previously advertised Jose Miguel Borrego vs Jimmy Williams fight appears off):

Prelims (FS1, 6:30 pm ET)

8 Round Welterweight Bout
Jesus Ramos (11-0, 10 KO) vs. Ramal Amanov (16-1, 5 KO)

Main Card (FS1, 8:00 pm ET)

12 Round Welterweight Bout
Yordenis Ugas (24-4, 11 KO) vs. Mike Dallas Jr (23-3-2, 11 KO)

Vacant WBC Continental Americas Light Title
Michel Rivera (17-0, 11 KO) vs. Fidel Maldonado Jr (27-4-1, 20 KO)

6 Round Super Lightweight Bout
Omar Juarez (6-0, 4 KO) vs. Angel Martinez (10-1, 10 KO)

6 Round Middleweight Bout
Raymond Guajardo (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Clay Collard (5-2-3, 1 KO)

This is a national TV main event?!

This is a TRAVESTY. Ugas should only be in with top 10 guys at this point.

6 Round Middleweight Bout
Raymond Guajardo (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Clay Collard (5-2-3, 1 KO)

These 2 guys just fought one of the most entertaining 1st rounds I've ever seen, and then Collard scored the upset in the 2nd round!

This is a must see fight!

Supposedly Collard's last Boxing match, as he intends to pursue MMA. If so, what a way to leave the sport!

Ugas homing in on Mike Dallas's nuts

Dallas showing decent heart and some poise but he’s seriously outgunned.