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Eight-division champion Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman went face-to-face Wednesday at the final press conference before their blockbuster showdown that headlines the Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View this Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  → read full story

WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) retained his title in front of his hometown crowd by winning a unanimous decision over Rafael Rivera (26-3-2, 17 KOs) in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Microsoft Theater at L.A.  → read full story

By Mike Smith: Undefeated former WBC lightweight champion Omar Figueroa Jr.  → read full story

By Mike Smith: Leo Santa Cruz (35-1-1, 19 KOs) will be defending his WBA Super World featherweight title tonight against replacement opponent Rafael Rivera (26-2-2, 17 KOs) in the main event in a big triple-header on Premier Boxing Champions [PBC] on FOX at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, California.  → read full story

Leo Santa Cruz 125.5 vs Rafael Rivera 125.2 Omar Figueroa, Jr 144.5 vs John Molina, Jr.  → read full story

Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their respective showdowns this Saturday night at Microsoft Theater at L.A.  → read full story

By Dan Ambrose: WBA Super World featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz will be making a voluntary defense against struggling fringe contender Miguel Flores (23-2, 11 KOs) on February 16.  → read full story

By Mike Smith: This Sunday’s fight between Victor Ortiz and John Molina Jr.  → read full story

By Allan Fox: Premier Boxing Champions is actively looking for a replacement to take the spot held by Victor Ortiz to face John Molina Jr.  → read full story

By Jim Dower: Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz has been charged with sexual assault of multiple accounts, according to vcstar.  → read full story