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Garvonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach cards in added Three fights

Garvonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach

The undercard of Gervonta Davis  vs. Lamont Roach is shaping up nicely.

Two world title fights and an interim title fight have been added to the PBC bill, set for March 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

In the co-feature attraction, WBA super lightweight champion Jose Valenzuela (16-2) defends his black and gold strap against Gary Antoine Russell (17-1).

Russell is the younger brother of former long-reigning WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr.

He came up short against Alberto Puello via split decision in his last fight but was dealt a blow for the second time in Brooklyn by the divisional elite.

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and show my skills,” Russell said.

“When the heat is on in the kitchen, not everyone can perform, but as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson said, ‘Can you smell what we’re cooking?’ We’ll find out on March 1 if Valenzuela is ready.”

Valenzuela made a statement in August by taking the WBA super lightweight title from Isaac Cruz.

The 25-year-old came into the ring in late 2023 after coming back from a controversial decision loss to Chris Colbert in six rounds to crush the once-mighty American.

“I’m here to show the world what it means to be great,” Valenzuela said.

“Bring me your most ferocity, and I’ll bring their heads back. On March 1st I will win against Garry Antoine Russell and solidify my legacy in the super lightweight division.

“Don’t miss it, because I’m making sure everyone knows where I stand at 140 pounds.”

Further down the line, WBC super lightweight champion Alberto Puello will face Sandor Martin in a fight that promises to be a firework.

Two-weight world champion Puello, who previously held the WBA lightweight belt, rose from interim to full WBC world champion last June when he defeated Devin Haney ‘champion in retirement.’

“This is my time, my stage and I’m ready to put on a show that the fans will never forget,” Puello said.

“When we step in that ring, it’s going to be fireworks. I’m going to bring the best version of myself and do whatever it takes to come out with a win.”

“I’m doing this for the Dominican Republic, this fight is for them and I’m going to make them proud.”

Martin is no stranger to big fights. He retired former three-weight world champion Mikey Garcia with a career-best win in 2021 and caused Teofimo Lopez all sorts of trouble when they faced off a year later.

The Spaniard has shown his incredible talent but has yet to win a world title.

On March 1, he wants to change that.

“A new super lightweight king will be crowned on March 1,” Martin said.

“Alberto Puello has some experience, but he won’t be ready for what I’m bringing to Brooklyn. That beautiful WBC belt is coming back to Spain with me.”

Also on the card is a WBA interim super welterweight title fight between rising star Yonis Tellez (9-0) and former unified super welterweight champion Julian Williams (28-4-1). UFC 312