TOKYO – December 3, 2024 – A jam-packed undercard of exciting showdowns featuring both boxing and MMA stars was announced at a press conference in Japan last night ahead of a can’t-miss event presented by RIZIN and FANMIO and headlined by hard-hitting boxing superstar “King” Ryan Garcia and Japanese kickboxing sensation Rukiya Anpo meeting in an exhibition clash Monday, December 30 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT (U.S. date and time) live from Tokyo, Japan.

The lineup of boxing exhibition showdowns will include sensational Floyd Mayweather protégé Curmel Moton (6-0, 5 KOs) facing hard-hitting Filipino Albert Pagara (35-1, 24 KOs) in eight rounds of junior welterweight action plus a rematch between talented prospects and longtime rivals featuring Amado Vargas (11-0, 5 KOs), son of the legendary Francisco Vargas, who again steps in against Sean Garcia (7-1-1, 2 KOs), Ryan Garcia’s younger brother, in an eight-round welterweight fight. Additional boxing undercard bouts will be announced leading up to fight night.

In addition, two professional MMA fights will be featured on the event as Tochigi, Japan’s Takakenshin (1-3, 1 KO) battles Ed Polo King (Pro Debut) from Osaka in a heavyweight tilt, while Miyagi-native Makoto Takahashi (18-3-1, 5 SUBs) faces off against Chicago’s Jose Torres (12-3-1, 4 KOs/2 SUBs) in a bout contested at a 59 kg catchweight.

The event is co-promoted by RIZIN and FANMIO, and available worldwide on FANMIO PPV, excluding Japan. End-of-year combat sports have a proud and storied history in Japan, with huge events taking place around New Year’s Eve annually. Garcia vs. Anpo will add to that much-celebrated tradition as FANMIO helps bring it to worldwide audiences with one of America’s biggest boxing stars, Garcia.

The fascinating contrast of styles in the main event will be fought at 153-pounds, with full boxing rules implemented across eight two-minute rounds in the headliner of a unique crossover event featuring both boxing and MMA that points to toe-to-toe action all night long.

The pay-per-view presentation will be available for purchase worldwide at FANMIO.com/PPV, excluding Japan. Fans can also purchase through the FANMIO App, which is available globally via smart televisions and mobile devices via Apple iOS and tvOS devices, Android Mobile, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, Vizio Smart TV, Google TV and Chromecast.

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ABOUT GARCIA VS. ANPO

Follow the conversation leading up to this crossover boxing showdown on all social media platforms with the hashtag #GarciaAnpo and through @Rizin_PR, @FANMIO, @RyanGarcia and @Anpo_Rukiya on X (formerly Twitter) and @Rizin_PR, @FANMIO, @KingRyan and @AnpoRukiya on Instagram to stay tuned for more exciting announcements leading up to December 30. 

LOS ANGELES – July 2, 2024 – Combat sports superstars Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal stepped into the ring at an open to the public media workout in Los Angeles on Tuesday as they near their pro boxing showdown this Saturday, July 6 headlining a Fanmio PPV from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The event also featured fighters competing on the stacked undercard that will see two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs battle exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr. in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event, all action brawler Chris Avila duel MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in a six-round light heavyweight fight, unbeaten prospects Amado “AFV” Vargas and Sean Garcia meet in an eight-round lightweight attraction and lightweight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa competing in an eight round battle.

Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from The NOVO at L.A. Live:

NATE DIAZ

“We’re ready to fight, nothing else. It’s kill or be killed. He’s done a lot of impressive shit, but I’m gonna be ready for him.”

JORGE MASVIDAL

“At the end of the day, when I get in that ring, it’s all business. I’m gonna beat the shit out of Nate Diaz.

“I know people gotta cheer for their boy out here on the West Coast, but I’m gonna destroy that boy.

“I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I’ve fought all over. I’ve never cared where I fight. I love going in there and pissing off the home fans.”

DANIEL JACOBS

“This is my last run toward the Hall of Fame. I’m already a two-time champion, but there’s more for me to accomplish.

“I hope the fans tune in, because this is gonna be a good fight. Don’t miss this fight, because on Saturday night you’re gonna see the return of ‘The Miracle Man’.”

SHANE MOSLEY JR.

“Every fight is the fight of my life, so Saturday night is another. I’m ready. I’m super excited. I get to fight a two-time world champion and I’m excited for the opportunity.

“I appreciate everyone who’s supported me and I’m gonna give everyone a great show on Saturday night.”

CHRIS AVILA

“Saturday I’m gonna come out and beat this guy up. I’m ready to show everyone what’s up and what we do.

“This is home for me. I’m ready to get the job done on Saturday. It’s gonna be a banger. Pettis has a lot of credentials, but I’m gonna get some of my own on Saturday night.”

ANTHONY PETTIS

“I’ve been sparring every day and putting in the work. We’re coming for the knockout. This guy is getting knocked out.

Chris Avila is not my level. I’m gonna show that this weekend and keep moving forward. Every time I fight, I put on a show.”

AMADO VARGAS

“I’m just locked in and ready for this fight. We’re sharp. Kudos to Sean for taking the fight, but we’re ready to get this win.

“I know Sean is going to come into this fight 100%, that’s what we’re preparing for. It’s going to make me look even better. This is a legacy fight for me.”

SEAN GARCIA

“I feel ready to go. This is a great opportunity and I’ve trained really hard to show out on Saturday night.

“I’m coming to win. This isn’t going past round four. I’m ready for him.”

DEVIN CUSHING

“I’m so blessed to be here. It’s a lifetime of work that led me to this moment. I’m ready to put on a stellar performance.

“All the talking is done. On Saturday night, it’s business. We’re putting it to rest on Saturday night. I’m ready to come out victorious.”

MANUEL CORREA

“This is a huge card and I can’t wait. The West Coast fans are the best and I appreciate them. I’m gonna give them a show on Saturday.”

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ABOUT “LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL”

Diaz vs. Masvidal will headline a Fanmio PPV event as combat sports superstars Nate Diaz and Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal square off in a pro boxing grudge match on Saturday, July 6 from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

“LAST MAN STANDING: DIAZ VS. MASVIDAL” is set to provide July Fourth Weekend fireworks marking the first time two UFC superstars will go toe-to-toe in a pro boxing ring.

The pay-per-view will also feature two-time world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs taking on exciting contender Shane Mosley Jr. in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event, all action brawler Chris Avila dueling MMA legend Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in a six-round light heavyweight fight, unbeaten prospects Amado “AFV” Vargas and Sean Garcia meeting in an eight-round lightweight attraction and lightweight contenders Devin Cushing and Manuel Correa competing in an eight round battle.

The 10-round 175-pound light heavyweight fight between combat sports rivals Diaz and Masvidal headlines a pay-per-view that is available now for pre-order at FANMIO.com/ppv and FANMIO.com/DiazVsMasvidal. The pay-per-view is available at the SRP (suggested retail price) of $49.99, across all available purchasing platforms. Fans can also purchase through the Fanmio App, which is available globally via smart televisions and mobile devices via Apple iOS and tvOS devices, Android Mobile, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, Vizio Smart TV, Google TV and Chromecast. Fans who order the event through Fanmio will be able to order a free official fight shirt along with the purchase.

The event is presented by Fanmio in association with Diaz’s Real Fight Inc. and Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Promotions is sponsored by the “Make America Great Again, AGAIN” ($MAGAA) token on the Ethereum network, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Bored Jerky and Patsch Extraordinary Tequila.

Follow the conversation leading up to this unique boxing duel on all social media platforms with the hashtag #DiazMasvidal and through @Fanmio,     @NateDiaz209 and @GamebredFighter on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to stay tuned for more exciting announcements leading up to July 6. 

ABOUT FANMIO

FANMIO is focused on bringing the best entertainment to the world. From world-class events such as Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul and Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal, FANMIO provides global access to its broadcast and pay-per-view content in every major country worldwide via www.FANMIO.com and its mobile and smart TV apps including iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Vizio Smart TVs.

Ryan Garcia scored the biggest win of his career as he survived a hard 2nd round knockdown and come back and stopped former world title challenger Luke Campbell and win the WBC Interim Lightweight championship at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

In round two, Campbell shockingly landed a perfect straight left to the jaw that sent Garcia to the canvas for the 1st time in his career. Garcia was able to steady himself and win the balance of the rounds.

In round seven, Garcia landed a vicious left to the body that sent Campbell down on all fours for the 10-count at 1:38.

Garcia, 135 lbs of Victorville, CA is now 21-0 with 18 knockouts. Campbell, 135 lbs of Hull, ENG is 20-4.

“My performance definitely showed a lot of people who I really am,” said Ryan Garcia. “Going into this fight I wanted to show people that you are not what people call you. You are what you choose to be. I chose to be a champion tonight. I didn’t let anything stop me from being a champion tonight. Even when he dropped me, I knew that couldn’t stop me from being champion.”

“I got too excited in the moment. I felt I could just walk him down, but he ended up cracking me. So, I had to adjust and calm down. I knew that I could beat him. I had to show that I was a warrior. I was a little dizzy with the knockdown, but I wasn’t worried. He’s not used to going forward, so I just knew I had to cover up.”

“He never fights coming forward, so I knew he would back up throughout the fight. I’m naturally a counterpuncher. But today I showed that I can be aggressive, go forward and take it to somebody. I showed I can take it to somebody and knock them out. God told me that it would end with a body shot, and that’s what happened. I want to thank God.”

On The Future:

“I want to be a man of my word. I want Gervonta “Tank” Davis. I am ready. People are worried about that one. I want Tank Davis. I would also fight Devin Haney, too.”

Luke:

“He’s very heavy handed. Even when I was blocking the shots, I could feel them. That was the hardest shot I was ever hit with. I tried and tried to get up, but I couldn’t. I felt him coming on, and I was moving back, and when you move back my body relaxed a little bit and that’s the exact time he hit me.”

He did so well to get up from the shot in the second round! I felt that through my arm and knew it was a beauty but all credit to him, he got up and show he’s got real heart. 

It was a great fight and I knew I was right in the fight and thought I was having a good round in the seventh, but that was just a fantastic body shot. I was ready to attack again and he just timed the punch perfectly, I wanted to beat the count but just couldn’t, you just have to hold your hands up and say it was a great shot from a very talented fighter who is going to go a long way.

OSCAR QUOTE:

“This is the kind of fight where superstars are made. Down on the mat early for the first time in his career, Ryan got up, rallied, broke down his man and got the knockout. Everyone in the lightweight division should consider themselves on notice. 2021 will be the year of Ryan García.”

Gutierrez drops Alvarado 3 times; Wins 130 lb. Title

Roger Gutierrez won the WBA Super Featherweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Rene Alvarado

In round three, Gutierrez landed a hard uppercut that sent Alvarado to the canvas. Moments later, Gutierrez landed a big straight right that put Alvarado down a 2nd time. In round five, Gutierrez started to bleed over his left eyebrow.

Alvarado fought himself back in the fight, but Gutierrez may have sewed the fight up with a big left hook that sent Alvarado down for a 3rd time in the final round.

Alvarado landed 162 of 643 punches; Gutierrez landed 222 of 673.

Gutierrez, 129 lbs of Maricalbo, VEN won by scores of 114-113 on all cards, and is now 25-3-1. Alvarado, 129.4 lbs of Managua, NIC is 32-9.

The fight was a rematch of a fight that Alvarado stopped Gutierrez

Alvarado stops Kriel in 10; Retains Light Flyweight Title

Felix Alvarado defended his IBF Light Flyweight Title with a 10th round stoppage over former 105 pound champion Deejay Kriel.

In round two, Alvarado landed a big left hook that sent Kriel to the deck. In round four, it was almost the exact same scenario as Alvarado landed a hige left hook that put Kriel down again.

Kriel showed signs of coming back, but his punches were not enough to keep Kriel off of him. In round 10, Alvarado landed a series of punches that forced the referee stoppage at 1:39.

Alvarado, 107.4 lbs of Managua, NIC is 36-2 with 31 knockouts. Kriel, 107.4 lbs of Gautang, SA is 16-2-1.

“I knew this would be a tough fight,” said Felix Alvarado. “He was a mandatory challenger and a former world champion, so I knew it would be tough. I got a bit tired, but that was because of his experience. I also dropped him with a hook, and I didn’t even expect for a punch like that to land. But rather than keep looking for that punch, I kept pushing him to the ropes to wear him down. I’m very happy to obtain this win because it is a dream come true for the Alvarado brothers to fight on such a big card together. I want any of the other world champions so I can show who is the best in the division.”

Curiel stops Agaton in 2

Raul Curiel remained undefeated with a 2nd round stoppage over late-replacement Ramses Agaton in a scheduled eight-round middleweight bout.

In round one, Curiel landed a hard left hook to the body that sent Agaton to the canvas. Curiel continued the onslaught in the 2nd round as Curiel landed a huge right and hand, and the towel was thrown in from Agaton’s corner at

Curiel, 153.2 lbs of Tamauilpas, MEX is 9-0 with seven knockouts. Agaton, 156.4 lbs of Mexico is 22-13-3.

“I felt really good and strong,” said Raul Curiel. “I felt that my opponent was a bit heavy. But I’m happy that I was able to deliver a great performance. I’m ready for any opponent that they bring to me at welterweight.”

Sean Garcia Decisons Marquez

Ryan Garcia’s brother Sean Garcia remained undefeated with a four-round majority decision over Rene Marquez in a lightweight bout.

Garcia landed 48 of 161 punches; Marquez was 30 of 185.

Garcia, 134.2 lbs of Victorville, CA won by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38 and is now 6-0. Marquez, 134.4 lbs of Scottsbluff, NE is 5-6.

“There were so many things going as we went into this fight,” said Sean Garcia. “I was a bit nervous. I came off of a year-and-half layoff. I had to find my distance. It was also hard to land shots on him because of his unorthodox style.  Now, I just have to keep training hard and learn from my mistakes.”

Alex Rincon remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Sergio Gonzalez in a middleweight fight.

Rincon, 155.4 lbs of Dallas won by scores of 60-54 scores and is now 8-0. Gonzalez, 155.8 lbs of Mexico is 6-8-1.

WBC//WBO Super Middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn won a eight-round unanimous decision over Ashleigh Curry in a non-title cruiserweight bout.

Dezurn, 171,4 lbs of Baltimore MD won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 7-1. Curry, 176.2 bs of Saint Joseph, MO is 8-14-4.

Asa Stevens made a successful pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over veteran Fancisco Bonilla in a bantamweight bout.

Stevens, 118.6 lbs of Waianae, HI won by scores of 39-37 on all cards and is now 1-0. Bonilla, 118 lbs of Chihuahua, MEX is 6-9-3.

Tristan Kalkreuth stopped Jorge Martinez in the opening round of ther four round cruiserweight bout.

Kalkreuth landed a hard right that dropped Martinez and the fight was over 50 seconds.

Kalkreuth, 194.3 lbs of Duncanville, TX is 7-0 with five knockouts. Martinez, 198.4 lbs of Guadalajara, MEX is 4-6.

Follow all the action as Ryan Campbell and Luke Campbell battle for the WBC Interim Lightweight Title.  The action begins at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT / 8 PM in the UK with an undercard that will feature two world title bouts that will see the Alvarado brothers defending their titles.

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Round 1: Jab to body from Garcia..Left to body from Campbell..Straight right from Garcia..Right hand..Bidy shot from Campbell..Right hook

Round 2 Hard flurry from Garcia…HUGE LEFT AND DOWN GOES GARCIA..

Round 3 Left to body from Garcia…Flurry..

Round 4 Good body shot from Campbell..Left to body…Hard right from Garcia..Right hand..Left from Campbell..

Round 5 right on inside for Campbell..Straight left…Lead right from Garcia..Nice Flurry…Big left at the bell hurts Campbell

Round 6 Garcia landing big flurries…Right from Campbell..Uppercut from Garcia

Round 7 Nice right from Garcia…Right hook to the head…BODY SHOT AND DOWN GOES CAMPBELL FIGHT OVER

Round 1 Straight right from Alvarado.. Body shot…2 Huge rights from Gutierrez Buckles Alvarado

Round 2 Counter right from Alvarado…Uppercut and straight right from Gutierrez..Uppercut..

Round 3 HUGE UPPERCUT AND DOWN GOES ALVARADO…BIG RIGHT AND DOWN GOES ALVARADO…Uppercut stuns Alvarado…Left and right from Alvarado..Right…

Round 4 

Round 5 Straight right from Alvarado and another..Blood from left eyebrow of Gutierrez…Body combo from Alvarado..Overhand right..

Round 6 Doctor looking at Gutierrez eye…Running jab from Alvarado..Seeping left hook…

Round 7 Uppercut from Alvarado…Nice counter left

Round 8 Right from Alvarado

Round 9 

Round 10 Jab from Alvarado…

Round 11 Combination from Gutierrez

Round 12 LEFT HOOK AND DOWN GOES ALVARADO

113-112 ON ALL CARDS FOR GUTIERREZ

Round 1: Alvarado being aggressive..2 uppercuts..Right uppercut

Round 2 BIG LEFT HOOK AND DOWN GOES KRIEL…Big over hand right..Right..Huge right

Round 3 Right from Alvarado

Round 4 BIG LEFT HOOK AND DOWN GOES KRIEL..Nice left hook from Kriel..3 uppercuts and left hook from Alvarado…Right from Kriel..Combination

Round 5 Left hook from Alvarado..

Round 6 Jab from Alvarado…Grazing right…Left hook…Shoeshine from Kriel…

Round 7 Left hook from Kriel…Nice uppercut…combination..

Round 8 Combination from Kriel…Right…Left hook from Alvarado…Uppercut..Body shot from Kriel…Nice jab

Round 9 Uppercut from Alvarado…Jab to body…Right Hand…Hard shots snaps Kriel’s head back

Round 10  Big overhand right from Alvarado…Body shot…COMBINATION ON THE ROPES, KRIEL TAKING PUNISHMENT  AND FIGHT IS STOPPED 

Round 1 LEFT HOOK BODY SHOT AND DOWN GOES AGATON.
Round 2 Huge right from Curiel…TOWEL THROWN IN FROM AGATON’S CORNER

Round 1 Counter right from Garcia..Right hook
Round 2 Left to body and right from Garcia..Good right from Marquez..Garcia starting to turn up pace
Round 3 Flurry from Garcia…Body combination
Round 4 Right hook from Garcia..Nice right from Marquez…Good body shot from Marquez

39-37 TWICE AND 38-38 FOR GARCIA

LOS ANGELES, CA (Dec. 22, 2020): Golden Boy, the leading media and entertainment brand, announced yesterday the launch of an interactive sweepstakes that will give fans the opportunity to play against Ryan Garcia (20-0, 17 KOs) and Sean Garcia (5-0, 2 KOs) on Twitch, the live video game streaming service.

The Golden Game Sweepstakes is already underway and will close January 1 at 10:00 am PT. The contest invites fans from the United States and Mexico to enter at no cost by visiting https://www.goldengamessweeps.com. Winners will be chosen on New Year’s Day and announced live on DAZN during the Garcia vs. Campbell broadcast.

The first-place winner will get a chance to play a live video game with the Garcia brothers on a date to be determined. The interaction will be recorded and shared across Golden Boy and DAZN social media platforms.

In addition, five second-place winners will win a year-long subscription to DAZN, while five third-place winners will win a month-long subscription.

“With his massive online following, Ryan has the ability to bring in legions of new fans to the sport of boxing, and this is yet another way he connects with a largely untapped audience,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “Given that Ryan is undefeated in the ring — and we fully expect he will remain so on January 2— this is also an opportunity for a lucky fan to do something no professional has done to date, which is to beat Ryan Garcia.”

In November, Golden Boy announced the ring return of Ryan Garcia, the quick-rising lightweight contender who will face Olympic Gold medalist Luke Campbell (20-3, 16 KOs) for the interim WBC Lightweight Championship on Jan. 2 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Garcia’s younger brother, Sean, will also fight on the card. Both fights will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.

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Tickets for Garcia vs. Campbell are on sale and are priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $35, not including applicable service charges and taxes. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.americanairlinescenter.com
or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Sean Garcia, brother of Olympic standout and Golden Boy Promotions star Ryan Garcia steps into the Fight Club OC ring on December 6th against tough Anthony Torres from Visalia in a featherweight boxing matchup. Sean 2-0 holds four national titles and is a 2x silver glove champion. Torres is a former MMA fighter and has one pro boxing bout under his belt. Another standout star boxer and knockout artist also set to return on December 6th is Abel Sanchez trained 11-0 (11KO’s) Serhii Bohachuck.

Greek Olympic standout Andreas Katzourakis returns to Fight Club OC after a stellar KO against Chukka Willis back on our June 6th Fight Club OC show. Katzourakis now faces a tough Christian Aguirre at 8-3 (4KO’s) who recently KO’d Joey Alday on our Oct 6th Fight Club OC show. Katzourakis is a European and Greek Champion while Aguirre has fought some of the toughest in the fight game. This is a fight you definitely want to be in your seat for! Also fighting on 12/6 is fellow Greek countrymen Triantafyllos Mavidis who will be making his pro debut against Enrique Ojeda from Utah.

3-0 (3KO’s) Bakhodir Jalolov is a 2016 Uzbekistan Olympian who will be making his California pro debut on December 6th. This fight is set for 6 rounds in the heavyweight division.

MMA will also be in full force on December 6th with three BIG bouts from Fight Club OC MMA Matchmaker Mel Valenzuela. Samuelray Barrera from Buena Park will be making his MMA pro debut against Dejon Daniels. Daniels is from Anaheim so this will be a true OC matchup in the Super Middleweight division.

After a tough split decision loss on the FCOC October show Santa Ana standout Richie Palomino returns to face 2-1 Devon Brock. This fight was suppose to happen back on Oct 6th but Brock sustained an injury so prepare for fireworks! The final MMA bout of the evening will be La Habra’s Mark Matsumoto who is set to take on Ventura’s Jesse Newell at 7-3 (4Ko’s).

Less than 60 tickets remain to this spectacular end of the year show. All tickets are priced at $60 and available at www.socafights.com. Don’t forget about the great specials going on at Baja Blues directly next to The Hangar starting at 5:30pm.