Adam Lopez vs. Mario Muñoz, Ronald Ellis vs. ג'רי אודום,
Lavisas Williams vs. O'Shaquie פוסטר, John Magda vs. כריסטופר ברוקר
המשדר מתחיל 10 p.m. ו/PT; First Fight is at 7 p.m. ו
Tickets Are Still On Sale!
לחץ כאן לתמונות מרוזי Cohe / Showtime
ATLANTIC CITY (פבואר. 18, 2016) – All eight fighters hit their marks and are set to go for their fights הלילה, יום שישי, פבואר. 19 ב ShoBox: הדור החדש לחיות ב ההצגה מתחילה (10 p.m. ו/PT, עיכוב בחוף המערבי). A quadrupleheader, presented by GH3 Promotions, will emanate from the Adrian Phillips Ballroom ב Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic, City, N.J.
In the main event two undefeated prospects with exceedingly high expectations face their most dangerous opponent to date when האדם "חמאה" לופז (14-0, 7 קוס), של סן אנטוניו, טקסס, by way Phoenix, אריזונה., פוגש Mario “Yayo” Muñoz (16-0-1, 10 קוס), של גוודלחרה, חליסקו, Mexico in a 10-round super bantamweight matchup.
In other televised bouts, all scheduled for eight rounds, Ronald “Flatline” Ellis (12-0, 10 קוס), of Dorchester, מסה., takes on Washington D.C.’s "בן המלך" ג'רי אודום (13-2, 12 קוס) in a clash of hard-hitting super middleweights, אִטֵר Lavisas “Red” Williams (8-0-1, 3 קוס), of Rochester, N.Y.. risks his undefeated record against O'Shaquie "קרח מים" פוסטר (9-1, 6 קוס), של אורנג ', טקסס, in a lightweight match and, opening the telecast, John “Madman” Magda (11-0, 7 קוס), של רתרפורד, N.J., faces Philadelphia’s Christopher “Ice Cold” Brooker (7-1, 5 קוס) in a super middleweight matchup.
המשקולות: Lopez and Muñoz each weighed 121½ pounds; Ellis tipped scale at 166½ pounds, Odom 167½, Williams weighed 132 קילו, פוסטר 134; and Magda weighed 167½ pounds and Brooker 168½.
כרטיסים במחיר של $25, $50, $75, $100 ו $150 וזמינים לרכישה באינטרנט ב www.Ticketmaster.com and over the phone at (800) 736-1420.
Here’s what the fighters said יום חמישי:
ADAM לופז
“This is my third time on ShoBox and my third fight against an undefeated fighter. They like to match me tough but I must confess, אני באמת מצפה לזה.
“I know I only had 14 קרבות, but I truly feel I feel I’m ready for a major fight or a title shot at the end of year. I have a strong amateur background, so I have experience. There are a lot of good fights right now at 122 קילו. The division is hot.
“I fought at 118 last time so I can make that weight if the right opportunity comes, but I am strong at 122. I thought I clearly won my last fight. I don’t think it was as close as the judges said it was.
“I’m fighting a guy, מוניוס, who is sort of a mystery to me. I’ve seen one tape of him, but it was from 2012. So I don’t really know how he’s fought recently.
“He seems to want to box and slug. He’s had some good performances in the past and fought some good ones so I won’t take nothing away from him and I do respect him.
“But I’m prepared to make the fight and be aggressor if necessary, and to win it any way that I have to. המאמן שלי [former two-time world champion Carlos “Famous” Hernandez] continues to work on all the little things, and trains me for anything that might come my way..
“I feel that I’ve moved from prospect to contender, but a victoryמחר night should prove that to everybody.”
MARIO MUÑOZ
“This is my first fight in nine months and first in America, which is very exciting. You have to fight in the United States eventually; this is where you become known.
“I know that I’m in top shape. I’ve fought some good guys in my division, and I’m at the level I need to be. I had a really hard training camp; I know what I’m supposed to do.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity. I know a lot of people haven’t heard of me, but I promise you a good fight.
“I’m more of a boxer than a puncher, but I love to exchange and switch stance to southpaw, although my trainer doesn’t like it.
“Lopez is very fast, smart and has a great left hand. But I’m ready for all that. I’ll look at what he has to offer and counter with my best.
“I’m a little nervous. Things are moving fast now. But I couldn’t be more ready.’’
RONALD ELLIS
“I’ve been working for this sort of opportunity since I was 13, כך, כן, I am very excited. I want to win and look good doing it so promoters and television will want to see me again.
“I’ve had problems in the past getting opponents, so I’ve taken a few ‘stay busy’ fights. But this fight is a totally different story.
“Everyone says I’m a boxer-puncher, and I do feel I am versatile. I’ll decide how I want to go the night of the fight. We know how Jerry’s gonna fight so I need to fight him smart. We’ll see how Odom’s chin is because it’s going get tested מחר לילה.
“I only had 24 קרבות חובבים, but I am dedicated and continuing to improve with each fight. It will be a great night for me. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show.’’
JERRY אודום
“Everybody has to make changes so I have a new trainer, Kennie Johnson, למאבק הזה. He has been trying to stress finesse, movement and utilizing my overall skills more, with less emphasis on just trying to load up and knock the guy out.
“We’re working on me picking shots, breaking down opponents and setting up the power shots rather than just show it. Defensively, he’s had me working on my overall movement, head movement in particular.
“I’m looking to shine ביום שישי, especially after my last ShoBox fight that I lost. I should have never taken the fight once he came in so overweight. It was a bad business decision on my part, but I learned – no more thinking with my heart.
“I got over my last fight right away and I’m anxious to do my job and show how much I gained and learned from it. I certainly feel ready. My only focus is to win.
“Ellis should be a good opponent for me. Obviously he has power, a good jab and punches. There are some good things about him, but I’m better. I’ll go out and execute, he won’t be able to stop me.’’’
LAVISAS WILLIAMS
“I’m naturally lefty … I’ve sparred against ambidextrous boxers, so I like to say I’m ready for anything that comes my way.
“I’m excited to be debuting on national television. That’s a pretty big deal for me so I need to put a great show. Especially for my fan base back home, they are all going to be watching.
“I take boxing seriously. I like to say I’m very dedicated. I take advantage of any opportunity I see. I trained at Mayweather Boxing Gym in Las Vegas for a bit last year. It was a good experience.
“My job is to frustrate him and trust me, אני. He will fight my fight. If he freezes again, I’m sure taking advantage of that, but I’m not counting on it.
“I’m going in knowing I’m the better boxer, but not overconfident. You can’t overlook anybody, but I know I’m the one that’s coming out victorious.”
O’SHAQUIE FORSTER
“I don’t know what happened in my last fight. I thought everything was OK but I just couldn’t find my fight rhythm. I couldn’t get off for some reason. But I am done thinking about that night.
“I’m definitely more focused this time around and in better shape. I need a win – and I’m fighting a guy who beat the guy that beat me, סמואל Seah. אז, אני צריך להיות חכם. He’s a southpaw but I can deal with that.
“I’ve never worked so hard in camp. I left Texas to go to Washington D.C. to train for this. אני 100 percent set to go.
“I need a challenge and this is it. I’m ready to step up and I’m ready for him.”
JOHN MAGDA
“I’m excited and ready to go. Right now I’m looking at this as just another fight, but it’s definitely a big, big deal. I’m hoping to win and put on an exciting show.
“I’ve been in the gym training since November but a series of unfortunate events took place and I didn’t fight that month, or in December, or in January. אז, I’ve been training for a while. אני מוכן להילחם.
‘I’m in with a rough, בחור קשוח. I can’t let him bully or push me around; I just can’t let him stand and throw.
“I need to box, move, do a lot of things I know I can do. I have to see how it plays. It’s all just a matter of me doing what I am supposed to do, whether it is to box or slug. I’m ready for it.’’
CHRISTOPHER BROOKER
“I love being the underdog; I’m accustomed to it. That’s why I work so hard, remain dedicated and will not ever quit.
“Magda throws a lot of punches, so you can’t expect him to stay on the outside. But I run 15 miles a day, three days a week after sparring, to get into the kind of shape I need to be in and am for this fight.
“This is my first fight against a southpaw, but I’ve had southpaw sparring, including some recently with [אלוף עולם לשעבר] אנדרה Dirrell. I learned so much from him.
“I’m a Philly fighter through and through: I may not be a favorite to win, but I come to war and will never give up. That’s a lot like the way I grew up when living in foster homes — and later, חסר בית, for some time. I just not give up, I keep on fighting.
“There’s a lot on the line for me ביום שישי הקרוב and I am ready to show what I can do.’’
# # #
בארי טומפקינס אתקשר ShoBox פעולה מזירה עם סטיב הפרהוד ואלוף עולם לשעבר ראול מארקס משמש כאנליסטי מומחים. המפיק הוא גורדון הול עם ריצ'רד Gaughan ייצור ו ריק פיליפס הִתכַּוְנוּת.
אודות ShoBox: הדור החדש
מאז הקמתה בחודש יולי 2001, סדרת אגרוף Showtime זכתה לשבחי ביקורת, ShoBox: הדור החדש כשרון צעיר בהשתתפות תאם קשה. The ShoBox פילוסופיה היא לשדר מרגש, קהל-נעים וגפרורים תחרותיים תוך מתן קרקע להוכיח ללקוחות פוטנציאליים מוכנים נחושים להילחם על תואר עולמי. חלק מהרשימה הולכת והגדלה של 65 לוחמים שהופיעו בShoBox ומתקדם לגייס כותרי עולם כולל: אנדרה וורד, דאונטיי ויילדר, Erislandy לארה, שון פורטר, גארי ראסל ג'וניור, למונט פיטרסון, גיירמו Rigondeaux, עומר פיגרואה, Nonito Donaire, דבון אלכסנדר, קרל Froch, רוברט גררו, טימותי בראדלי, ג'סי ורגס, חואן מנואל לופז, צ'אד דוסון, פולי Malignaggi, ריקי האטון, קלי Pavlik, פול ויליאמס ועוד.