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ANTHONY DIRRELL VS. AVNI YILDIRIM FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS – Former World Champion Dirrell & 168-Pound Contender Yildirim Get Heated at Press Conference Before They Fight For Vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship This Saturday


Former World Champion Dirrell & 168-Pound Contender Yildirim Get Heated at Press Conference Before They Fight For Vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship This Saturday

Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Main Event from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota – 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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MINNEAPOLIS (Fevereiro 21, 2019) – Former champion Anthony Dirrell and 168-pound contender Avni Yildirim exchanged words at a heated final press conference on Thursday before they battle this Saturday for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Armory in Minneapolis.

The press conference also featured Minneapolis-native Jamal James e Janer Gonzalez, who battle in a welterweight attraction as part of televised coverage beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, já estão à venda, and can be purchased at the Armory at http://ArmoryMN.com/and through Ticketmaster.

Dirrell and Yildirim had to be separated during their portion of the press conference, as both fighters and their teams exchanged words ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Armory:

ANTHONY Dirrell

“No final do dia, he’s getting knocked out. É isso aí.

He doesn’t have what it takes. I’m just a higher level fighter than him. I’m coming to take him out.

I’m thankful to my team for helping me get another shot at the championship. I’ve already proven everything I have to in this sport. sábado à noite, I’m taking back what’s mine.

AVNI YILDIRIM

I’m very happy to be here. Sábado, I’m ready to do my talking. I’m going to show everyone what happens in the ring.

Everybody knows that I’m coming to win that world title. This is my time on Saturday night. I will leave the ring with that belt.

JAMAL JAMES

All the work has already been put in. Now it’s time to give everyone a show. We’ve had a great camp. I’ve been training hard with my guys, including some work down in Miami. Now we’re ready to show the action on Saturday night.

At this point in my career, every fight is a championship fight, because I’m so close to that level. If you slip up once, then you fall back. We have to stay ready.

We’ve been training hard. There’s been a lot of work on technique and work on being prepared for anything that comes in the ring. Na minha cabeça, I train for him like he’s the ultimate opponent.

I’m a lot more comfortable in my hometown after fighting here a lot recently. Sometimes you want to perform so well in front of all your people that you press, but now I’m a lot more calm. I’m not overlooking this fight at all, but I’m gunning for that title fight.

JANER GONZALEZ

I’m very thankful for this opportunity to be in this great fight. My team has me prepared for this fight and has given me great support throughout training camp.

“Eu sou 100 por cento pronto. I’m going to bring this fight and leave it all in the ring for my home country of Colombia.

I had been preparing in Colombia with Breidis Prescott and it’s gotten me in top condition for the fight. I’m ready to do it in the ring.

I know James is fighting at home but they can’t help him in the ring. It’s just me and him and I plan on breaking him down and getting the win.

LEON Margules, Presidente do Warriors Boxing

It’s great to be back at the Armory in Minneapolis. This is our third PBC event here and it’s just a terrific venue with an enthusiastic and great crowd for boxing.

This is a fantastic card headlined by a world championship fight. This is going to be a terrific fight to prove who is the best super middleweight. You don’t want to miss a high level fight like this one on Saturday night.

Everybody in Minnesota knows Jamal James, as he’s become one of the stars of the boxing community here. I believe someday he’s going to be a world champion.


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ABOUT DIRRELL VS. YILDIRIM
Dirrell vs. Yildirim will see former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell face top contender Avni Yildirim for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Fevereiro 23 from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features welterweight championship contender Jamal James fighting in his hometown for a third straight time against Janer González in a special 10-round attraction in the co-feature.

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JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS EUBANK JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON


“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale



“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank



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LONDON – February 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Fevereiro 23 vivo no canal Showtime (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.



DeGale (25-2-1, 15 KOs) and Eubank (27-2, 21 KOs) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.



Dois ex-divisão campeão mundial, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Ele disse.



The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.



Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy® prêmio repórter premiado Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, e o locutor mundialmente conhecido Jimmy Lennon Jr.



Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:



James Degale:

“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.



“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.



“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Eu prometo a você que.



“I’m proven. Eu estive lá, feito isso. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.



“Eubank is a tough fighter, ele é forte. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.



“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Terminei.



“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, há muito tempo, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.



“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”



CHRIS EUBANK JR.:

“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.



“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.



“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.



“I’ve got a full time trainer now. Pela primeira vez na minha carreira, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.



“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [George] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.



“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.



“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.



“James knows what’s coming. No final do dia, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] oponentes. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.



“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Eu tenho que ganhar. Se eu ganhar, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”





JIM MCDONNELL:

“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.



“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.



“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”





CHRIS EUBANK SR.:

“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.



“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.



“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.



“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.



“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.



“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 luta.



“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”





Paulie Malignaggi:

“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.



“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Mas, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.



“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”



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EROS CORREA RETURNS TO THE RING THIS SATURDAY IN MEXICO


SÃO JOSÉ, TAL COMO (Fevereiro 21, 2019)Undefeated super bantamweight prospect and rising star, Eros Correa (5-0, 5 KOs), returns to the ring this Saturday in Tijuana, México. The 4-round bout is being promoted by GM3 Boxing Promotions e Gonzalez Boxing Promotions, and will take place at Cheer’s Bar, em Tijuana. Correa will face Jose Pech, um veterano de mais 30 lutas.


“Estou ansioso para essa luta,” said Eros Correa, who’s guided by Cali Boxing Management. “My last fight in Tijuana was my toughest opponent to date so I’m not looking past Pech. Fighting in Mexico has been great for my career. With each fight I feel I’m getting better and better. I’m gaining a lot of experience and my confidence is at an all time high. I’m also starting to build a fan base out there. I want to thank my team for all their hard work. This Saturday I’ll be going for another knockout.

Since signing with Cali Boxing Management last summer, Correa has been fighting on a consistent basis, going undefeated in four fights, todas por nocaute. This will be Correa’s second fight of 2019. In his last bout he scored a fourth round TKO.

We are happy with Erosprogress and we feel he’s developing into a great fighter, one that we believe will make some serious noise in the super bantamweight division,” dito Andrew Bocanegra, of Cali Boxing Management. “After this bout we have plans to have him fight in the Bay Area, where all his family and friends will be in attendance. He’s an incredibly talented fighter to say the least.

Erosamateur pedigree being an alternate on the 2012 Olympic team is evident and its transitioning in the pros,” dito Jessie Sanchez, of Cali Boxing Management. “Fighting in Mexico has been tremendous for his development.

Former World Champions Collide as Peter Quillin Takes on Minnesota-Native Caleb Truax in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, Abril 13 from The Armory in Minneapolis

Top Contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko Battles Jack Culcay in Middleweight Title Eliminator & Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Steps Into the Ring in Action Beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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MINNEAPOLIS (Fevereiro 21, 2019) – Former world champions will go toe-to-toe as Peter “Chocolate Kid” Quillin faces Minnesota-native Caleb “Dourado” Truax in a 12-round IBF super middleweight title eliminator that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Abril 13 from The Armory in Minneapolis.

Televised coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will feature top middleweight contenderSergiy DerevyanchenkoassumindoJack Culcayin a 12-round IBF title eliminator, plus unbeaten rising prospectChris Colbertwill compete in an undercard attraction.

Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, ir à venda sábado, Fevereiro 23, and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/ and through Ticketmaster.

Quillin vs. Truax is a true 50-50 matchup of former world champions looking to put themselves in position to grab another world title,” disse Leon Margules, Presidente do Warriors Boxing. “Truax will have the hometown crowd in Minnesota behind him, but Quillin has fought at the highest level against top competition for years. It has all the makings of a dramatic fight, and combined with the Derevyanchenko vs. Culcay middleweight eliminator, it’s going to make for an action packed night at the Armory and on FS1 and FOX Deportes.

Both of these are fantastic matchups because there are championship implications on the line,” disse Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “That adds to the motivation for each of the guys stepping into the ring. For Qullin and Truax, they both know what it means to be a world champion and this is their opportunity to return to that status. There is always a lot of energy in the Armory for these types of matches and that really carries over to the FS1 and FOX Deportes broadcast for those watching at home. It promises to be a very entertaining evening for all boxing fans.” 

A former middleweight champion, Quillin (34-1-1, 23 KOs) delivered in his second bout at super middleweight, defeating J’Leon Love last August by unanimous decision. Born in Chicago and raised Michigan, Quillin has called Brooklyn, N.I.. home throughout a pro career that saw him win a world title against Hassan N’Dam in 2012 and defend it three times. His only loss came to Daniel Jacobs in 2015 after battling former champion Andy Lee to a draw earlier that year.

I’m approaching this fight very seriously because I know Truax is a durable guy who knows how to fight,” Disse Quillin. “He comes from a background where people don’t give him credit for what he’s done, and those are the most dangerous guys. I’m no stranger to fighting in my opponent’s backyard. My job is to go into the ring and go home with the win. I’m looking to walk away with some of his fans on my side by winning the fight and putting on a great performance.

Fighting out of Osseo, Minnesota, Truax (30-4-2, 19 KOs) pulled off one of 2017’s biggest upsets when he traveled to London to defeat James DeGale and become a 168-pound world champion. The 35-year-old lost a hard-fought rematch to DeGale in 2018 and most recently scored a third-round stoppage of Fabiano Soares at the Armory in August.

Peter Quillin is someone I’ve wanted to fight since I first sparred with him in 2012,” Disse Truax. “I walked away from that experience confident that I could get the job done if we were ever matched together. The fact that it’s taking place at home in Minnesota is even better because my fans are going to give me a huge advantage. My goal is to get back into title contention and win my second world title.

A 2008 Olympian for his native Ukraine, Derevyanchenko (12-1, 10 KOs) has made his home in Brooklyn, N.I.. since turning pro in July 2014. The 33-year-old was unbeaten in his first 12 lutas, earning a world title fight with a final-round stoppage of Tureano Johnson in 2017. He most recently dropped a narrow split-decision to Daniel Jacobs in a middleweight title fight in October.

Culcay (25-3, 13 KOs) is originally from Ecuador, spent much of his career fighting out of Germany, and now lives in Florida. He enters this bout on a three-fight winning streak after picking up a trio of wins in 2018. He had previously held an interim 154-pound titles before losing close decisions against Demetrius Andrade and Maciej Sulecki.

Representing his hometown of Brooklyn, N.I., Colbert (10-0, 3 KOs) has begun to make a name for himself showing off tremendous skills across his first 10 pro victories. The 22-year-old most recently dominated Josh Hernandez on FS1 in January and he will return to fight at The Armory for the second time after defeating then unbeaten Austin Dulay on FS1 last April.

Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop atFOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, AndroidTV, TV de incêndio, Xbox One e Roku.

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Hometown favorite Kendrick Ball, Jr. headlining at home to establish his place in Worcester’s rich boxing history


WORCESTER, Massa. (Fevereiro 21, 2019) – Worcester boxer KendrickPeppa” Bola, Jr. is living the dream and closing in on some of his goals in the ring.

Bola (11-1-2, 8 KOs), fighting out of his native Worcester, MA, will headline his first show and fight for his first title belt, when he headlinesEvery Man For Himself”, the inaugural event presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), on Friday night, Março 15, no paládio em Worcester. This will be the first time Ball headlines a show, in addition to fighting for his first title, in the six-round main event for the vacant New England middleweight title,

The 26-year-old Ball, promoted by CES Boxing, rostos virada de mentalidade Danny “Feel Good HollywoodRosenberger (4-6-4, 1 KO), de Youngstown, Ohio.

This fight is so important for me because I’ve always wanted to headline in my hometown and fight for a title,” o 6′ 3″ Ball said. “Another goal of mine, before I started boxing, was to fight on a card with my cousin, Owen Minor, que estará fazendo sua estréia profissional. He’s a big puncher and people can expect a big KO from him.

I’m an exciting fighter who likes to get knockouts. Expect something big to happen March 15th. I’m working on boxing more, using my jab a lot, to improve. I don’t know a lot about my opponent, but I understand he likes to move a lot.

Shearns Boxing is happy to have Kendrick Ball, Jr. headline our Mar. 15th cartão,” SBP promoter Chuck Shearns comentou. “He’s a good kid whose family is rooted in Worcester boxing. There definitely is a rise in the number of quality fighters coming out of Worcester. This will probably be our last chance to watch Kendrick Jr. fighting in Worcester before his promoter, CES Boxing, has him fighting on the national scene.

Bola, who started boxing at 13, experienced an unusual start to his boxing career, losing his first nine amateur bouts, before becoming a decorated boxer who turned pro in 2016.

I wasn’t really ready, my head wasn’t into boxing when I started,” Ball explained. “I didn’t want to quit, and that experience taught me to never to give up. I knew that I was goodI had success sparring with prosbut it wasn’t there when I fought. I kept punching and grew into my own.

Ball captured gold medals at three Western Golden Gloves Championships, plus top honors at the Rocky Marciano Tournament, also becoming a prestigious USA New England champion.

Treinado por seu pai, Ken Ball, Sr., who owns and operates Camp Get Right gym in Worcester, Ball Sr. & Jr. have succeeded when many father-son relationships in boxing have often failed.


We have a tight bond and we’ve been doing this since he was little,” Ball Sr. reported. “It’s worked out well. I try to separate father-son and make it trainer-boxer, but that’s hard at times.

His son added, “It’s all good. Sometimes it’s difficult and becomes a little hard, but only because he’s pushing me. He’s my trainer, mostly, during fights.

Father and son agree that there is a boxing resurgence in Worcester, which has a rich history dating back a century, but it also went through a slow period. Ball is part of a gifted quartet that’s making noise today in boxing, juntando Khiary Grey, Jermaine Ortiz e Irvin Gonzalez.

Over the last three years,” Ball St. comentou, “boxing has been hot again in Worcester. tem muitos talentosos, young boxers in Worcester. Once Khiary turned pro, that triggered a lot of boxers turning pro.

We’re all close,” Ball Jr. concluiu. “We’ve trained together and support each other.

Worcester boxing is on the rise and more talent is turning pro, starting Mar. 15th when Ball’s cousin, Minor, makes his long-awaited pro debut in a four-rounder versus Corey Morley (0-2-1), de Philadelphia.

Undefeated Providence light heavyweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (15-0, 5 KOs) returns to the ring after a three-year absence in a six-round bout, co-featured event against Dallas challenger Taronze Washington (17-26, 9 KOs).

Undefeated Southbridge, Peso meio-médio MA Wilfredo “o Sucaro” Pagão (5-0, 3 KOs) takes on upset-minded Peruvian Carlos Galindo (1-7), lutando fora de Woburn, MA, in a four-round clash.

Também lutando na eliminatória, all in four-round fights, are Springfield, MA lightweightCalixto Cruz (1-0) vs. TBA, Worcester cruiserweight Jake Paradise (0-2) vs. Francisco Artri Neto (0-2), de Woburn, MA, New Britain, CT Nathan Martinez (2-0) vs. TBA, and Bridgeport, CT junior lightweight Carlos Marrero III (0-2-1) vs. Worcester de Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO).

Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.

General admission tickets are priced at $25.00 and available to purchase online atthepalladium.net. Boxers on the card have $50.00 e $25.00 tickets to sell.

As portas abrem às 6 p.m. E, primeira luta em 7 p.m. E.

Os patrocinadores do evento incluem Lundgren Collision, Tecate, Grade 57, Worcester Railers, Worcester Red Sox, Palley Advertising, and Allstate Insurance.


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BELLATOR ASSINA IRMÃOS ‘PITBULL’ PARA MULTI ANOS, EXTENSÕES DE CONTRATO MULTI-LUTA


LOS ANGELES - O Bellator tem o orgulho de anunciar que Patricio e Patricky Freire, mais conhecido pelos fãs como os infames “Pitbull Brothers,”Continuará a competir dentro da jaula do Bellator após assinar um contrato exclusivo multi-anual, extensões multi-luta para permanecer com a promoção.



Lutando fora de natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, os irmãos se tornaram sinônimos de Bellator ao longo de suas carreiras prolíficas. Tendo detido títulos e se estabelecido entre a elite, há muito poucos nomes que aparecem nos livros de recordes do Bellator com mais frequência do que o atual campeão dos penas Patricio Pitbull (28-4) e seu irmão mais velho Patricky Pitbull (21-8).




“Quando penso sobre o talento na lista do Bellator, os irmãos Pitbull são dois dos lutadores que imediatamente vêm à mente,”Disse o Presidente Bellator Scott Coker. “Eles começaram cedo em suas carreiras aqui, chegaram ao topo de suas respectivas divisões e passaram a representar o significado desta promoção. Estou emocionado por continuarmos a vê-los competir dentro da gaiola do Bellator por nossos fãs ao redor do mundo por muitos anos.!"



“Há muitas pessoas na lista do Bellator que quero colocar em minhas mãos - o primeiro da lista, Eu estou lutando em 11 de maio, então renovar fez todo o sentido para mim,”Disse Patricio. “Estou feliz com o acordo e os planos para o futuro. De todos os lutadores atualmente ativos na promoção, Estou com o Bellator o mais antigo e bem-sucedido. Eu pretendo definir esse padrão ainda mais alto. Por anos, Eu disse 'Eu me tornei o número um no mundo aqui'. Se alguém ainda tiver alguma dúvida, fique de olho nos próximos capítulos. ”



Patricky adicionou, “O Bellator está crescendo e eu também. Estou no melhor momento da minha carreira e o mesmo pode ser dito da divulgação com a qualidade dos shows, os novos negócios de TV e nomes da lista. Eu estabeleci a meta de me tornar campeão mundial e estabelecer recordes. Já sou o lutador com mais finalizações e lutas na organização e não pretendo deixar ninguém me alcançar. Tenho rancores para resolver e nomes para adicionar ao meu cinto. Se as coisas se alinharem bem, Estou pensando em fazer barulho em três classes de peso em um futuro próximo, então espere o melhor de mim! Estou feliz por ter chegado a um novo acordo com o Bellator e muito animado com o que está por vir. ”



Bicampeão peso pena, Patricio “Pitbull” concorreu pela promoção 20 vezes - vencendo 16 dessas saídas - e defendeu com sucesso seu cinturão três vezes desde que recuperou o campeonato em Bellator 178 contra Daniel Straus. Mais recentemente, Patricio derrotado Emmanuel Sanchez, derrotando seu oponente por decisão unânime em Bellator 209 em telavive, Israel. Depois de terminar em 20 da sua 28 ganha como um profissional, o campeão em título sempre traz um estilo empolgante e os fãs certamente podem esperar mais fogos de artifício enquanto ele continua sua corrida no Bellator. Patricio agora vai subir de peso para desafiar o atual campeão Michael Chandler por sua coroa de peso leve em uma tão esperada luta rancor no retorno do Bellator à Allstate Arena em Chicago em maio 11.



Um concorrente perene de peso leve desde que ingressou no Bellator no 2011 em Bellator 36, Patricky, de 33 anos, causou um impacto imediato ao nocautear enfaticamente dois verdadeiros veteranos do esporte e, eventualmente, competir em duas finais de torneios. Adicionalmente, ele detém o recorde do Bellator para a maioria das lutas com 21 e nocaute ganha com 10, incluindo acabamentos em destaque Ryan Couture e David Rickels. Contudo, sua corrida mais impressionante veio ultimamente, juntando sete vitórias em oito lutas e vencendo suas últimas cinco contra Josh Thomson, Benson Henderson, Derek Campos, Roger Huerta e mais recentemente contra Ryan Scope em Bellator Newcastle em fevereiro. 9.



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ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTOS


World Champion Lara Talks Title Showdown, Sparring Top Prospects, 2018 Fight of the Year Against Jarrett Hurd & More Before Taking on WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño Saturday, Março 2 Vivo no canal Showtime®a partir de
Barclays Center, em Brooklyn

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HOUSTON (Fevereiro 20, 2019) – Former super welterweight world champion Erislandy “O sonho americano” Lara will look to reclaim a piece of the 154-pound crown when he challenges WBA champion Brian Castaño no sábado, Março 2 viver no canal Showtime do Barclays Center, a casa de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, e apresentado pela Premier Boxe Campeões.

Brian Castaño is coming into this fight with an undefeated record, mas não é nada que eu não tenha visto antes,” Disse Lara. “This will be my third fight in a row versus an undefeated fighter. Estou levando isso muito a sério. Stylistically, I feel I’m the superior fighter, but he’s a very strong champion. I will be prepared to take back a title in this great division, then look to the biggest fights that are out there.

One of the big fights that could be out there for Lara is a rematch with unified 154-pound champion Jarrett Hurd. Lara dropped a split-decision to Hurd in a unification showdown on SHOWTIME that was the consensus 2018 “Luta do Ano”, having been recognized by the BWAA, ESPN and Sporting News, entre outros.

The fight against Hurd was a great fight for the fans, but I felt I won seven or eight rounds that night,” Disse Lara. “To be on the wrong end of another close decision left a bad taste in my mouth. That fight being recognized as ‘Fight of the Yearshows my versatility as a fighter. I was on the ballot before with Alfredo Angulo, so it was good to get recognized for being a warrior, not only a craftsman. I will always give the fans my all and come March 2, it will be no different.

Lara is continuing to to work with longtime trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, where Lara has prepared for his matchup with sparring that includes going up against top prospects in 18-year-old Joey Spencer and 24-year-old Eimantas Stanionis.

Ronnie and I are working great together, and we have an excellent game plan in place.,” Disse Lara. “This is one of the better camps I’ve had the last few years. Having young fighters like Spencer and Stanionis in camp with me is refreshing because I know they are hungry. Quando treinar, I feed off their energy, because I know they are trying to take take their game to the next level, which makes me better. This is a demanding sport and they are definitely pushing me.

Março 2 also gives Lara a chance to share the stage with another one of Cuba’s best fighters, as Luis Ortiz is set to take on Christian Hammer in the co-main event, making the night a celebration of Cuban boxing.

Luis Ortiz and I go way back and I’m happy that my brother is fighting on the same card as me,” Disse Lara. “We’ve gone through a lot since leaving Cuba to pursue our dreams of becoming world champions here in the U.S. Like myself, I know he’s going to be ready to entertain the fans on fight night and make this a memorable night for Cuban boxing!”

Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, ou pelo telefone 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Grupo descontos estão disponíveis pelo telefone 844-BKLYN-GP.


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Unbeaten Bantamweight Damien Vazquez Takes on Former Champion Juan Carlos Payano & Rising Welterweight Prospect & 2016 Lithuanian Olympian Eimantas Stanionis Battles Once-Beaten Sammy Figueroa Saturday, Março 9 in Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1


Começando no 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT De
Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califa.

WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter Makes First
Title Defense Against Mandatory Challenger Yordenis Ugas in
Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event

CARSON, Califa. (Fevereiro 19, 2019) – Perspectiva invicto galo Damien Vazquez battles former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in an eight or 10-round attraction while unbeaten welterweight prospect and 2016 Olímpico lituanoEimantas Stanionis enfrentará uma vez derrotado Sammy Figueroa in an eight-round fight on Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 Saturday, Março 9 live from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, em Carson, Califórnia.

Prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT and lead into a PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show that’s headlined by WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter making his first title defense in primetime against mandatory challengerYordenis Ugas.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela TGB Promoções, já estão à venda. Os bilhetes podem ser comprados em AXS.com.

Born in Colorado and training in Las Vegas, Vazquez (14-0, 7 KOs) is the younger brother of former three-time champion Israel Vazquez. The 21-year-old has fought professionally since 2013 and picked up two wins in 2018. He most recently won his first 10-round fight with a unanimous decision over then unbeaten Luis Gollindano last April.

Payano (20-2, 9 KOs) became a world champion in 2014 when he defeated Anselmo Moreno by technical decision before defending and then losing the title in a pair of exciting fights against Rau’shee Warren. Originally from the Dominican Republic, but training in Miami, Payano put together three-straight victories before losing a title challenge to unbeaten Naoya Inoue last October.

After representing his native Lithuania at the 2016 Jogos Olímpicos, Stanionis (7-0, 5 KOs) relocated to Southern California where he has trained while compiling his unbeaten record. The 24-year-old took a step up in competition last time out and dominated tough veteran Levan Ghvamichava to earn an eight-round unanimous decision last August on FS1.

The 28-year-old Figueroa (11-1, 4 KOs) returns to action for the first time since defeating Ismay Eynullayev in March 2017. The Puerto Rican fighter had picked up wins over previously unbeaten foes Javontae Starks and Fernando Paliza before suffering his only defeat to Miguel Cruz in May 2016.

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JOE JOYCE vs. BERMANE STIVERNE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON


Joyce And Stiverne Erupt Over 2017 Sparring Session At Final Press Conference In London For Saturday’s Co-Feature To James DeGale vs. Chris Eubank Jr.



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LONDON – February 20, 2019 – Undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce and former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne sounded off at the final press conference on Wednesday for their 12-round showdown that opens a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader this Saturday live on SHOWTIME (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.



Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs), Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs) and their respective camps had to be separated as they debated the truth surrounding a 2017 sparring session in Las Vegas. Stiverne was preparing for his November 2017 rematch with WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder while Joyce was readying for his professional debut after a decorated amateur career. Both Joyce and Stiverne promised to erase any doubt surrounding the sparring session this Saturday.



A 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, Joyce aims to continue his perfect knockout streak as a professional and inch closer to a world title shot. A former WBC Heavyweight World Champion, Stiverne hopes to prove he’s still a force in the stacked heavyweight division following a disappointing 2017 loss to Wilder.



In the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, former two-time super middleweight world champion James DeGale will face-off with former world title challenger and British rival Chris Eubank Jr. in a 12-round grudge match. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy® prêmio repórter premiado Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, e o locutor mundialmente conhecido Jimmy Lennon Jr.



Here’s what the fighters and their camps had to say during Wednesday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2.



JOE JOYCE:

“I had a really good camp in Big Bear and I’m ready to go and put a dent on Stiverne on Saturday night.



“Bermane Stiverne, all respect to him, he’s a former WBC Champion. I have a lot of respect for him for taking this fight. It’s the perfect fight right now for my situation. It’s a great stepping stone for my career.



“I’m top five in the WBA at the moment, I’m moving fast. Each fight is getting me closer and closer to the top three names in the heavyweight division. I’m just going to keep on working hard in the gym and if everything goes well I’ll be back training for the next one soon. This year I’m going to make big strides.



“It was four rounds [of sparring] but I think that’s all he could do at that stage. He says he took me to school but I went to university, if you know what I mean. When we sparred in his camp in Las Vegas he was a bit lethargic. I don’t really care, though – they can talk however they want but we’ll see what happens Saturday night.



“I know how good I am and I just need to show all of you guys. I’m happy with Richard [Schaefer] having the faith in me. I’m just going to do my job and show how good I am.



“He’s towards the end of his career. He’s going to want to beat me to get back in the mix, but good luck to him. I’d be happy if I beat him before seventh or eighth round. I’m not going to be Wilder. I won’t beat him in under a round. I’m not there yet, but I will be eventually.



“This is quite a step up for me. I have my eyes set on bigger fights and he is the right step for me. Para ser honesto, I was surprised that he accepted the challenge. I think that he believes that a win over me will help him regain his status as a top heavyweight. He won’t beat me.



“He’s going to try to come in and try to take me out early, but he’s not going to be able. I’m ready for him. I’m confident that towards the end of the year my name will be among the top five heavyweights in the world.



“A Wilder fight, that’s a fight to make in the future. That’s a good fight, I like the WBC belt.”



Gold Cup:

“It’s good to be back. Eu me sinto ótimo. Eu vim preparado. We can talk all we want right now but what matters is what happens Saturday night. Estou preparado. My team made sure of that.



“I’m not looking past Joyce. That’s what I have to take care of on Saturday. Estou bem preparado. We can talk about the future once that business is taken care of.



“There are a lot of stories about our sparring, but it wasn’t anything too interesting. It was a couple, maybe four rounds. Nothing to talk about. I’m not going into this fight based on the sparring we had. I’ve never disrespected this man. I posted a picture and thanked him for the sparring.



“Obviously they are taking this fight based on what happened in the last fight with Wilder and I’m glad. They are underestimating me. We could go back and forth all day but that’s not what matters. What matters is what happens on Saturday at The O2.



“I’m a stumbling block, not a stepping stone.



“I’m glad he thinks I’m here as a gatekeeper or stepping stone. I’m not really worried about that. They didn’t call me last minute – I was already in the gym. However they view me, Estou pronto. I’ll tell you one thing, they didn’t catch me with my pants down. Estou pronto.



“I would have packed it up or hung it up if I wasn’t ready. Eu estou chegando para lutar.



“Wilder hit me with a right hand in the rematch and that was it. You’re not going to see the same thing on Saturday. This is the perfect fight for me. They’re taking me too lightly and it’s a mistake.”



ABEL SANCHEZ, Joyce’s Trainer:

“We’ve prepared for the Bermane that fought Chris Arreola.



“These are the types of fights that will prepare us for the elite later this year.



“I wasn’t with Joe when his sparring with Stiverne took place, but if it got a guy like Stiverne heated up, it must have been something.



“We feel he’s ready for the next step. Stiverne is the kind of test we have to go through to move forward with his career.



“Joyce is probably the most decorated fighter in the U.K. He’s smart, very athletic and he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with just like George Foreman was.



“In the heavyweight division one punch can define the outcome of a fight so we are preparing for the guy that fought Deontay Wilder for 12 rounds, the guy that defeated Arreola.”



CHARLES MOONEY, Treinador do Stiverne:

“I brought Tony Thompson to fight David Price, which they thought it was an accident and we knocked him out in the second round. They thought it was a fluke and they brought us back again and we stopped him again. I’m not a giant slayer, Mas eu 2-0. I stopped an Olympic bronze medalist and now I’m going to stop a silver medalist. We’re working our way up to gold.



“Joe needs to grow up a bit. He’s not ready for this. We’re going to kick that ass. My opinion, I think he should have waited a little bit. He should have traveled the road instead of trying to leap over the fence. When the bell rings we’ll know.”



Richard Schaefer, Joyce’s Promoter:

“This card is historic and one of many ITV cards that Al Haymon and the PBC will bring to the U.K. fãs.



“DeGale and Eubank is a 50/50 luta, but this fight is going to steal the night. When I saw Stiverne walk into the room I knew that he means business. When Stiverne is in tremendous shape he is a very difficult guy to beat.



“I’m going to make a bold statement – Joe Joyce today is the best heavyweight in the world. By the end of the year, he’ll be heavyweight champion of the world. By next year he’ll be ready to take on Wilder, [Anthony] Joshua and [Tyson] Fúria.



“Joyce is a generational talent. This is going to be a very difficult test. We want to see the best Stiverne because Joe Joyce is going to make a statement.”



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Graham e Torrez Jr. Ganhar ouro; Coe leva a prata nas finais de 2019 Torneio Strandja


Equipe dos EUA deixa Sofia, Bulgária com oito medalhas

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (Fevereiro. 19, 2019) — A 70ª edição do Torneio Strandja chegou ao fim hoje com a equipe dos EUA ganhando duas de ouro e uma de prata para somar às cinco medalhas de bronze que ganharam nas semifinais de ontem em Sofia, Bulgária.

2018 Medalha de bronze no Campeonato Mundial Feminino de Elite Naomi Graham (Colorado Springs, Colo.) acrescentou outra medalha ao seu impressionante currículo internacional depois de derrotar o sueco Love Holgersson por decisão dividida. Isso marca a quarta medalha internacional dos pesos médios desde o início de 2018.

superpesado Richard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, Calif.) fechou o torneio de forma espetacular para levar mais uma medalha de ouro internacional. Torrez levou todos os cinco juízes’ cartões sobre os países anfitriões Petar Belberov para ganhar sua segunda medalha de ouro internacional de elite. No final do torneio, Torrez foi nomeado lutador do torneio.

2018 estrela da fuga Khalil Coe (Jersey City, NJ) ganhou a medalha de prata após uma vitória fácil do Imam Khataev da Rússia.

Troy Isley (Alexandria, Va.), delante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio) Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio), Morelle McCane (Cleveland, Ohio) e Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nev.) ganhou o bronze para a equipe dos EUA nas lutas da semifinal de ontem.

A equipe dos EUA começou o torneio com 25 boxeadores com o treinador principal Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.) liderando a delegação americana ao longo do torneio, junto com o técnico assistente nacional de boxe dos EUA Kay Koroma (Colorado Springs, Colo.). Rasheen Ali (Cleveland, Ohio), Tim Back (Cincinnati, Ohio), Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, Ohio), Joe Guzman (Fonte, Calif.) e Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas) servido na comissão técnica durante o torneio. O torneio deste ano terminou 300 boxeadores de cima 30 diferentes países entram no ringue.

A delegação volta aos Estados Unidos amanhã.

Você pode olhar para o desempenho dos Estados Unidos ao longo do torneio ao clicando aqui.

Resultados Finais

75 kg: Naomi Graham, Colorado Springs, Colo./USA, dezembro. sobre Love Holgersson / SWE, 3-2
81 kg: Imam Khataev / RUS venceu por vitória fácil sobre Khalil Coe, Jersey City, N.J./USA, ONDE
91+ kg: Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Calif./USA, dezembro. sobre Petar Belberov / BUL, 5-0

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