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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Août 3, 2016) - Lee Baxter Promotions, basé à Toronto, est fier d'annoncer la signature de Logan «Cotton» McGuinness, candidat aux super poids plume invaincu, à un accord promotionnel exclusif.
Vivre et se battre à Orangeville, Ontario, McGuinness a un exceptionnel 23-0-1 registre professionnel avec 10 victoires à venir par KO. McGuinness, 29 ans, est un ancien champion WBA-NABA à 126, 130 et 135 livres, gagner NABA Fighter of the Year en 2011.
Numéro anciennement classé 4 dans le monde par la WBA, McGuinness est inactif depuis mai 2015 en raison de problèmes de sortie de l'anneau et est ravi de revenir dans le cercle carré.
McGuinness a déclaré à propos de son nouvel accord promotionnel et de son retour au combat au Canada: «C'est formidable d'avoir signé avec Lee Baxter et c'est quelque chose que je pense que cela prend du temps.. Je pense que nous allons faire du bruit et faire de grandes choses ensemble. J'ai eu quelques années malheureuses comme le comprend tous ceux qui ont suivi ma carrière, mais je crois vraiment que les choses se passent pour une raison et tout semble se mettre en place. Je suis motivé et rajeuni. J'ai hâte de me battre à Toronto!"
Baxter, membre de longue date de la scène de la boxe canadienne qui a récemment créé la série de combats «Next Generation», est ravi de travailler avec un ami de longue date qui, selon lui, a un bel avenir devant lui.
«Je suis ravi de travailler avec Logan et le timing est parfait pour nous deux. Il a eu des licenciements inattendus mais est toujours invaincu et un combattant très talentueux. Il y a eu une demande publique pour qu'il se batte à nouveau au Canada depuis 18 de ses matchs professionnels ont été ici et nous sommes fiers de faire en sorte que cela se produise. Je cherche à le faire potentiellement combattre deux fois 2016 et les gens de l'Ontario sont aussi excités de le voir se battre que de se battre devant eux. Le ciel est définitivement la limite avec Logan!"
Les détails sur le retour de Logan sur le ring seront annoncés sous peu.
SHOWDOWN SET FOR Samedi, Août 6 Chez Oracle Arena d'Oakland, CALIFORNIA; TELEVISED LIVE ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ®
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OAKLAND, COMME (Août 3, 2016) - Mardi, Août 2, Champion du Monde Two-Time et combattant top-rated livre-pour-livre Andre Ward (29-0, 15 KOs) and power-punching Colombian Alexander Marque (25-1, 19 KOs) participé à une séance d'entraînement des médias à King Gym à Oakland, Californie à l'avance de Août 6combattre à Oracle Arena d'Oakland. Ward and Brand will meet in 12-round WBO Intercontinental title bout televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 10:35 p.m. ET/PT.
Après shadowboxing dans le ring et quelques tours sur les sacs de boxe, both fighters participated in interviews with media members in attendance. Also on hand to catch the hometown hero were a dozen members of the West Oakland Boys and Girls Club chapter. Ward surprised the group of local youths with tickets to Samedi lutte.
Ci-dessous est ce que les combattants avaient à dire au cours de la séance d'entraînement des médias finale:
ANDRE WARD, Champion du Monde Two-Time et combattant top-rated livre-pour-livre:
“It was good to get back in camp right after the last fight. I was a lot sharper early in camp than I normally am. The last couple of years, typically, you have to get the rust off first, then work on getting sharp, work on technique and the game plan. This training camp was continuous of the last training camp, I probably put in over 130 tours. Je me sens vraiment bien.
“I know enough about Brand. He’s got everything to gain and nothing to lose. He swings for the fences with every punch. He’s a dangerous guy to fight.
“It feels good to be back at Oracle Arena multiple times this year. I don’t know how much stock you can put into the last couple of years. A lot of people are talking about it, but people have to weigh in the amount of time I have been doing this, which is all my life. You look at Floyd Mayweather, he took a couple of hiatuses and it may have given him two or three more years. It was a mental break and it was a physical break. Taking those couple years where maybe you’re not fighting as frequently, it’s not always a bad thing, especially late in your career.
“I came up a little different in my Olympic days. Virgil Hunter is the type of coach who will get you away from everybody and turn your phone off. We didn’t have snapchat in 2004, we didn’t have Instagram in 2004. We had a room that we all had to huddle around with desktop computers where we all had to get news about what was going on. But now, en 2016, I see the USA team snapchatting and Instagramming. Part of you wants to tell them to shut it down and do it like I did it, but that may not be the right thing. Understand why you’re there, understand you’re not going to get this moment again. You don’t typically repeat when you go for the Olympics. Understand why you’re there, take it seriously and everything else will fall in place.
“The key is to have a good team. I’ve got a great lawyer, a great manager and a great promotional team in Roc Nation Sports. They are going to make sure the details are right. This is a very much a business, and before there’s combat, business has to be handled and taken care of. I think fighters and all athletes should be unapologetic about taking care of business. De cette façon, when you get into that ring or field or court, your mind can be free.
“Unfortunately, our women don’t get the respect they deserve, they don’t get the notoriety. They don’t get the exposure that they probably should get. Raquel Miller, who will be on the card, and other female fighters, they do what we do. They’re training and grinding but they are not always noticed. I remember the Christie Martin days where she fought on the Mike Tyson undercards with Laila Ali. They got some good publicity and shine. Cependant, there are so many other young female fighters coming up, ones who are established and have been fighting, whom people don’t know about. It’s a beautiful thing. I’m happy for Raquel and excited to have her on the card. I don’t believe when people say there is no market for women’s boxing. Let’s create a market then, let’s create some buzz!
“Sergey Kovalev is not on my mind at all. I’ve got a job to do. I haven’t even talked about Kovalev. We can talk about Kovalev on August 7e, that’s what I told my team. I didn’t watch his last fight, he’s not my next opponent but I know what happened and what people are saying about it.
“I’ve never seen Brand in person. It’s tricky, in my last fight, Sullivan Barrera was a little bit bigger than me. Everyone made a big deal about that, and Brand is smaller than me. You’ve got to be able to get it done, short or tall, explosive or wild. Brand is wild, so it’s going to take a few rounds to break him down and tame him before we start doing what we want to do. As a championship-caliber fighter, you’ve got to be able to deal with everything, every style and size. I’ve never seen the guy in person, so it’s hard to gauge.
“Taking away my opponents’ best weapon away is a skill that I developed as a kid, right here at King’s Gym. Virgil was a really, really good coach. He’s probably the last of the great teachers. I’ve been in here with pros at 13 et 14 ans. Seasoned veterans hitting me on my head, trying to discourage me, trying to bully me. I would go back to the corner and say, ‘Man he hit me on my head. Man he’s pushing my head back.’ And Virgil would say, ‘Then make him stop.’ In other words, I had to figure it out. Having those sessions here year after year, I had to get my respect in here first before I could even fight others. I had to learn to adjust here first before I had the chance to adjust in a big fight. Si, it started here. Et, it carried over. Même aujourd'hui, we bring in top sparrers. Sparring is different than a fight, but we bring in top sparrers to make sure my senses are on point. I don’t like to lose a second of a round so even when I am tired, I try to figure it out mentally. What can I do to offset him? How can I take that away from him? Exploit his weakness? That is constantly on my mind. I think it shows when the lights come on.
“Being back at home, it’s two-fold. Part of me wants to stop and take it in. Go down memory lane and remember all the times I’ve walked into the gym, all the battles I’ve had in here. Remember the good days and the bad days. Then there is another part of me that doesn’t like looking back too soon. I’ve got to stay in the moment. It’s kind of surreal. It’s surreal to be in the arena that I have driven past for years. Driving down 880 and wishing I could headline. Je suis béni. Not a lot of people get the opportunity. I know a lot of great fighters who didn’t get the opportunity for one reason or another. And to have that opportunity, I don’t take it lightly.
“I’ve been given a tremendous opportunity. God has blessed me a lot. There’s an inscription in the bible that says to whom much is given, much is acquired. He’s given me a talent, and I’m probably not the most talented, but I want to make sure I use it the best I can. I’m running my race right now in this professional game, and when I look back I want to say that I didn’t cheat anybody, that I gave everything that I had, and this is what I have to show for it. Finishing strong is really important to me. Becoming an all-time great is really important to me. I’m just giving God a return on his investment, because he’s invested a lot in me. I’m thankful.”
ALEXANDER BRAND, Former WBC Latino Super Middleweight Champion:
“I didn’t want to show too much at this media workout but I’ve got something in store for the day of the fight.
“It doesn’t really matter that the fight is in Ward’s hometown, it’s going to be a fight. Wherever it is, whether it’s in his backyard or anywhere else, I’m coming to fight and that’s the most important thing.
“It’s nothing new for me, Je me suis battu à 175 pounds in the amateurs. My last fight in December was at 175 pounds against an undefeated Russian when Andre Ward got hurt and couldn’t fight me on the Cotto-Canelo card.
“Whatever Ward brings, I’m going to have something for him.
“Ward still has 12 rounds to fight before he can think about Kovalev.”
Ward vs. Brand is a 12-round fight for the WBO Intercontinental title, presented by Roc Nation Sports and sponsored by Corona Extra, Verizon, ProSupps, Solutions de gestion de Voyage d'entreprise (CTMS), Jordan Brand, Palais de cireur, Kingsford, Autocom Nissan, Ticketmaster and The Clorox Company, supporting the Bay Area Community for over 100 ans. L'événement sera retransmis en direct sur HBO Championnat du monde de boxe début à 10:35 p.m. ET/PT.
Billets au prix de $250, $100, $70, $40 et $30, non compris les charges et taxes de service applicables, are available at all Ticketmaster locations, en ligne sur Ticketmaster.com et la charge par téléphone au (800) 745-3000.
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Photo par Team Williams / Gestion Pro Box
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Août 2, 2016) – Le prospect de 19 ans de Pro Box Management, super-poids plume Anthony “Coup” Williams (3-0, 3 KOs), revient sur le ring ce samedi, Août 6, 2016 au Miami Airport Convention Center. Williams affrontera Brian Santos de Porto Rico est un combat programmé en 4 rounds.
Williams, qui a fait ses débuts professionnels plus tôt cette année à l'âge 18, n'a jamais dépassé le deuxième tour, mettant fin à ses trois combats par KO. Avec la puissance à deux mains, Williams peut également boxer, utiliser le mouvement pour gagner des combats. Ce sera le troisième combat d'Antonio à Miami, Région de Floride. Son objectif est de gagner ce combat par KO pour maintenir sa séquence de KO en vie.
“Bien que j'aime me considérer comme un combattant intelligent, mon objectif principal dans chaque combat est de faire sortir mon adversaire de là tôt.” said Antonio “Coup” Williams. “I never want to leave any decision in the hands of the judges. I just want to keep this knockout streak going, but if I go the distance, I’m ok with it, as long as I continue winning.”
Williams had an outstanding amateur record of 104-15, winning two state Golden Gloves championships. En outre, Williams was crowned champion in many other national tournaments. Gestion Pro Box was impressed with Williams superior talent and signed him to a multi-year contract.
“Antonio Williams is a great kid with a lot of heart and skills.” déclaré Henry Rivalta of Pro Box Management. “This kid has tremendous punching power to go along with his highly intelligent ring IQ. Gary and I believe this kid has every ingredient to become a world champion. He’s a pleasure to be around and he has the charisma to be a star.”
“I’m very grateful that my managers have me fighting on a regular basis. When I signed with Pro Box Management, Gary and Henry told me they would keep my busy, and they’ve kept their word. Now my job is to win fights and climb up the rankings, which I’m very motivated to do. I’m excited about getting back in there this Saturday and putting on a great show for the fans.”
The Miami Airport Convention Center is located at 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126. Les portes ouvrent à 6:00 p.m. ET. First fight begins at 7:00 p.m.
Billets prix $75, $50 et $30 can be purchased at all “Presidente Supermarkets” à Miami, FL, ou en appelant Michael Luzbet à (786) 553-3895 ou par courriel à luzbetk@gmail.com.
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PRELIMINARY CARD CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE (Août 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) contre Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” sur Août 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Californie.
The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) et Patricio "Pitbull"(25-3). En outre, invaincu knockout artiste A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Vous Awad (19-7) et Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss.
During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi «Insane» Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. En action welterweight, les deux Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. et Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.
"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” aura lieu le Août 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT.
Portes pour l'événement ouvert à 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com et Mobile App Bellator — commence à 5:00 p.m. PT. Les billets pour l'événement commencent à seulement $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.
Combats de l'Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the cage in search of her first win under the Bellator MMA banner since joining the promotion at the beginning of this year. After making her professional debut in 2006, “Hunter” came out guns blazing, earning victories in each of her initial eight bouts. Of her 11 victoires de carrière, eight have come by way of submission, including six of the armbar variety.
Nievera will prepare to challenge the Ukrainian star in what is surely the stiffest test of her young career. Fresh off an emphatic knockout win over Stephanie Frausto at "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Roi Mo," the Union City, Calif., native is eager to once again step back into the cage and represent Bellator MMA. Nicknamed “Queenie,” the 31-year-old Dragon House MMA product has her eyes set on building off of her current three-fight winning streak when she takes center stage in Anaheim on Août 26.
Mise à jour "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:
Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)
Co-Main Event Léger: Vous Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)
Bout de fonctionnalités poids mouche: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)
Bout de fonctionnalités poids plume: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)
Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Debut)
Bout léger préliminaire: Gabriel vert (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)
Masselotte préliminaire Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)