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HNUB NO: WBSS Semifinals finale Super Middleweights in Germany: Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken

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WBSS Semifinals finale
Super Middleweights in Germany
Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken
AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS AFTERNOON
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(L-R) Callum Smith & Nieky Holzken
(Picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)
Edmonton, Canada (Lub ob hlis ntuj 24, 2018) – This afternoon in the semifinals round finale of the incredibly entertaining Ntiaj teb Boxing Super Series (WBSS) kev sib tw, undefeated challengersCallum “ntiaj teb no” Smith (23-0, 17 Kos), lub Lub ntiaj teb no Boxing Council (Qhov) Diamond champion, and late replacement Nieky “lub Ntuj” Holzken (13-0, 10 Kos), square-off in the 12-round super middleweight bout, at Nurnberger Versicherung Arena in Nuremburg, Lub teb chaws yelemees.
The Smith vs. Holzken card, pib thaum 2 p.m. THIAB, will air live in Canada, heev dua lwm yam rau Super Channel.
Holzken, an undefeated Dutch prospect, replaced two-time world champion Juergen Braehmer, ntawm lub teb chaws Yelemees, who withdrew earlier this week from the WBSS semifinals match due to illness.
The Smith-Holzken winner will advance to the WBSS super middleweight championship final against World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) Super Middleweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib “Sir” George Nyuaj (28-3, Kos), of the United Kingdom, Lub rau hli ntuj 2at The O2 Arena in London, in a battle for the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy.
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The 27-year-old Smith, fighting out of the United Kingdom, won a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Erik Skoglund in the WBSS quarterfinals to capture the World Boxing Council (Qhov) Diamond super middleweight title.
“I came here to book a place in the final,” Xamiv tau hais tias. “I have had a really good camp and I have improved on stuff from the last fight and people will see a better performance from me. People will see that I am good enough to win the tournament. I just want to win, win well, and look good doing it.
“I always knew from the start of the tournament that there was a massive opportunity that George (Nyuaj) would be waiting in the final. Tab sis, rau tam sim no, I am fully focused on Nieky, and then I can talk more about Groves after the fight.”
Holzken, 34, was preparing to fight Dmitri Chudinov nyob rau hauv Saturday lub WBSS Super Middleweight Substitute Fight.
“Nws yog zoo yuav tsum tau nyob ntawm no,” Holzken commented. “My life has been like a rollercoaster the last days. I was preparing to fight Dmitrii Chudnov, thiab rau hnub Monday I got a call that Juergen Braehmer was out. Yog li ntawd, this is a lifetime opportunity and I will take the opportunity with both hands, Kuv npaj txhij!
“Callum is a good fighter and respectful guy, but I am a big believer, and I believe I can get the victory nyob rau hnub Saturday. I am going to do my best to beat him and my best to win the whole tournament.”
Five exciting fights on the “Smith-Holzken” card, presented by Sauerland Event, yuav pa ya heev dua lwm yam nyob rau hauv Canada nyob rau hauv Super Channel.
TODAY’S WBSS LINE-UP ON SUPER CHANNEL
MAIN kev tshwm sim – WBSS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SEMIFINALS – 12 Ib ncig
Callum Smith (23-0, 17 Kos), United Kingdom, 167.5 phaus. (76,0 kg)
vs.
Nieky Holzken (13-0, 10 Kos), Netherlands, 167.5 phaus. (76,0 kg)
CO-FEATURE – WBSS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SUBSTITUTE FIGHT – 10 Ib ncig
Dmitrii Chudinov (20-2-2, 13 Kos), Russia
vs.
Siarhei Khamitski (30-14-3, 14 Kos), Belarus
Heavyweights – 8 Ib ncig
Filip Hrgovic (3-0, 3 Kos), 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, Croatia
vs.
Sean “Big Sexy” Turner (12-1, 8 Kos), Ireland
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 8 Ib ncig
James Kraft (13-0, 9 Kos), Former WBC Youth Light Heavyweight Champion, Lub teb chaws yelemees
vs.
Bernard Donfack (23-17-3, 11 Kos), Germany by way of Cameroon
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 6 Ib ncig
Leon Bauer (12-0-1, 8 Kos), Lub teb chaws yelemees
vs.
Marco Miano (6-5 (2 Kos), Ltalis
SWING BOUT
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 6 Ib ncig
Tony Kraft (12-0-1, 4 Kos), Lub teb chaws yelemees
vs.
Jozsef Racz (7-20-1, 2 Kos), Hungary
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
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NTIAJ TEB BOXING SUPER SERIES semifinals SIJ HAWM
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Lub ib hlis ntuj 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Latvia – WBO / WBC Unification
Oleksandr “Cov miv” Usyk (14-0, 11 Kos), Ukraine
WMDEC12 (115-113, 115-113, 114-114).
Mairis Mos lwj (23-1, 18 Kos), Latvia
(Usyk muab khaws cia tseg nws WBO title thiab yeej WBC championship)
Lub ob hlis ntuj 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Russia – IBF / WBA Unification
Murat “Hlau” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Kos), Russia
WTKO12
Yunier “Lub KO tus kws kho mob” Dorticós (21-1, 20 Kos), Teb chaws Cuba
(Gassiev retained his IBF title and won WBA championship)
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Lub ob hlis ntuj 17, Manchester, Arena, Manchester, UK – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Nyuaj (28-3, 20 Kos), United Kingdom
WDEC12 (117-112, 116-112, 115-113)
Chris “Tom ntej no Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-2, 20 Kos), IBO ntiaj teb tau zus ib, United Kingdom
(Groves retained his WBA title and won IBO championship)
Lub ob hlis ntuj 24, Nurnberger Versicherung Arena, Nuremburg, Lub teb chaws yelemees
Callum “ntiaj teb no” Smith (23-0, 17 Kos), United Kingdom – Nplhaib #3
(WBC Pob Zeb Diamond Super Middleweight Champion)
vs.
Nieky “lub Ntuj” Holzken (13-0, 10 Kos), Netherlands
WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Tej zaum 11, 2018, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – WBC/WBC/WBA/IBF/Ring Unification
Oleksandr “Cov miv” Usyk (14-0, 11 Kos), WBO/WBC Champion, Ukraine – Nplhaib #1
vs.
Murat “Hlau” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Kos), WBA/IBF Champion, Russia – Nplhaib #2
Lub rau hli ntuj 2, 2018, The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom – WBA / IBO Unification
“Saint” George Nyuaj (28-3, 20 Kos), United Kingdom, WBA/IBO Champion – Nplhaib #2
vs.
Callum Smith-Nieky Holzken winner
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Andre Dirrell Talks Working with New Trainer Virgil Hunter Ahead of Interim Super Middleweight World Title Rematch Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 against Jose Uzcategui Live on SHOWTIME From Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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Read the whole interview with Dirrell NTAWM NO via PremierBoxingChampions.com
Oakland, XWS LI. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 23, 2018) – Super middleweight Andre Dirrell is preparing for his rematch with Jose Uzcategui by working with renowned trainer Virgil Hunter and former pound-for-pound great Lwm Ward ahead of his showdown for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight title Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 nyob rau SHOWTIME (9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT) los ntawm Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by the highly anticipated matchup between heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder thiab unbeaten challenger Luis Ortiz.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm DiBella Lom ze thiab TGB Promotions, pib ntawm $50 thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib, visit Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, los yog hu rau 800-745-3000. Tickets for the event can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.
Dirrell has moved his training camp out to Oakland to train with Hunter and gain wisdom from being around Ward. Ward for his part, feels Dirrell has not yet reached his potential in the ring.
“The way I feel about Andre is the way I’ve always felt, the sky’s the limit,” said the recently retired Ward. “He has the God-given ability and talent to do whatever he wants to do in a boxing ring. Nyob rau hauv lwm yam lus, he is blessed with the kind of gifts, that if he’s made up his mind that he won’t allow himself to be beat and if he prepares properly in camp, it’s going to be very hard to beat him.
“With a fighter with Andre’s experience and pedigree, it’s less physical and more psychological. Do you want to be a champion and do you want to dominate your division? If the answer is yes, which I believe it is, then go do it. It sounds simple and in many ways it is, but you have to be very intentional to condition your mind to think this way and really believe it. That’s the reason he is training with Virgil in the Bay Area. Physical training, mental preparation & spiritual preparation. It all matters.”
Here is part of what Dirrell had to say about training camp with Hunter and Ward. Read the full story NTAWM NO via PremierBoxingChampions.com.
What are some of the nuances Virgil brings, and will your grandfather, Leon “Bumper” Lawson, remain in your corner?
“Virgil is teaching me similarly to the way my grandfather taught me, and I can easily say that he’s picking up where my grandfather left off. My grandfather put my talents in me, making me the fighter Andre Ward had to worry about back in the day.
“But my grandfather doesn’t have the ability to coach really anymore because he’s in the beginning stages of dementia, but I still have him in my corner, and I always will. Virgil has taken over, and this is bar-none, the best I’ve felt, hlwb, nyob rau hauv kuv cov hauj lwm. There are little things about Virgil that I had to adapt to.
“Virgil’s sense of humor is raw, playful and serious at the same time. If I stop for one minute, he’ll tell me, ‘It takes one second to get knocked out.’ He teaches with passion, direction and remains focused on the task at hand, really wanting you to instill how important things are, psychologically.”
How beneficial is the atmosphere in Virgil’s gym?
“There is a positive aura in the gym, which is a winning environment. When you walk into that gym, it’s time to work. Virgil lets you know that simply by staring at you. You have Andre Ward’s posters all around you, other fighters’ posters around you. There are a lot of fighters’ faces up on those gym walls, including Andre Berto’s.
“I’m definitely inspired because the atmosphere has everything to offer as far as training. You have the mountains, the beaches. Thiab ntawm chav kawm, ultimately, you have Virgil, who has flair about him and a way to generate that fire within you and bring it out of you. The most important thing with Virgil is listening.”
What counsel have you received from Ward?
“Andre’s never really showed any hesitation about offering advice and has always been there to give it to me, no problem at all. Andre has always been cordial and honest about wanting to see me hold that championship belt. I believe that he’ll see that this year.
“But I can imagine that now that he’s out of the game, he can do it more freely. I recently had a 45-minute conversation over the phone with him about Jesus Christ, tab sis, face-to-face, we’ve spoken quite often. He came down for a few of my sparring sessions and he’ll be coming to a few more.
“We’ve always talked and had a good time, and he’s been quite an inspiration, aside from being a boxer. Andre has a confidence about himself in and out of the ring, so he’s one of the top guys in my life as a motivator for life outside of and beyond boxing.”
Has Virgil broken down the Uzecategui fight?
“Virgil has watched the fight several times, and I’ve watched the fight several times. We both agreed that the mistakes were definitely all mine and both agree that I didn’t use my ring generalship.
“Even with the flaws that I was committing, I still found my groove. I heard myself saying that I had gotten his timing down and was taking over leading up to the end of the fight.
“Uzecategui is a fighter, but that’s it – he’s no boxer. He has great punching ability but not great skills and he’s not fast, so I expect him to attack me like the first fight. He knows how to put a one-two-three together, and he’s hungry.
“As far as boxing goes, I’ll have to teach him a thing or two about how this game is really played. There’s no question I made the first fight harder than it had to be. I look at that first fight with so much confidence.
“I know that I fought it incorrectly, but I was still coming back. He won the first, second and possibly third and fourth rounds, but I was coming back. So this time, I plan on frustrating this boy so much that he’ll be completely off of his game.”
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HUGO CENTENO JR. SUFFERS RIB INJURY – INTERIM MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT WITH JERMALL CHARLO RESCHEDULED FOR PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT SATURDAY, PLAUB HLI 21 NYOB RAU SHOWTIME®

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Next Saturday’s Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Doubleheader Will Open With Anticipated Rematch Between Andre Dirrell & Jose Uzcategui
Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 LIVE on SHOWTIME At 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT From Barclays Center In Brooklyn & Presented By
Premier Boxing Champions
Brooklyn (Feb. 23, 2018) – Middleweight contender Hugo Centeno Jr. suffered a rib injury while training and his Interim WBC Middleweight World Championship bout with Jermall Charlo has been rescheduled for a Premier Boxing Champions event on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21 nyob rau SHOWTIME.
Lub Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast continues as a doubleheader beginning at 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will make the seventh and most difficult defense of his title against fellow-unbeaten heavyweight Luis Ortiz.
In the opening bout of the Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 doubleheader, Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui will meet for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship in an immediate rematch of one of 2017’s best and most controversial fights.
Charlo vs. Centeno will now be a featured bout on the previously announced Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Four-division world champion Adrien Broner will face undefeated former champion Omar Figueroa and one of boxing’s brightest young stars, Gervonta Davis, returns to the ring as the 23-year-old undefeated former champion looks to regain a title in the 130-pound class.
“While the injury to Centeno is unfortunate, we’re pleased to have the flexibility to keep the Charlo-Centeno fight on our 2018 boxing schedule,” hais tias Stephen Espinoza, Thawj Tswj Hwm, Cov kev ua si & Cov kev tshwm sim Programming, Showtime tes hauj lwm Inc. “Lub Lub peb hlis ntuj 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event remains a can’t-miss night for any fight fan, with Deontay Wilder facing the most dangerous opponent of his career in Luis Ortiz, and Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui settling the score in a rematch of one of 2017’s best fights.”
“I’m devastated.,” said Centeno. “I’ve been in the gym for a long time. Being so close to a fight and accomplishing my dream of a world title it’s devastating.
“It happened during sparring. I tried to work through the pain and as the day progressed and the adrenaline subsided I had to go to the ER and get checked out. It’s a good enough injury that it had to be postponed. Nothing was broken, but it was severe enough to keep me from fighting.
“I was just about to peak. Now I have to taper off a bit and cut back to let my body recover and then pick it up and get some momentum back.”
“Kuv npaj txhij mus,” Hais Charlo. “Kuv 167 phaus cai tam sim no, and this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m so disappointed. I’m at a loss for words. When you want something so bad and you don’t get it, you can’t be a kid about it. You just have to deal with it.
“I’m hungry and I’m ready to get back in the ring. I’m still coming to the fight though. I’m going be there to support Deontay. I love Barclays Center and all my fans in Brooklyn.”
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FNU Combat kev ua si Qhia: Xov xwm, Recaps and Previews

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This week on the FNU Combat Sports Show we recap a packed weekend of fights, including world class boxing on Saturday and excellent Bellator (Friday) and UFC Fight Night (Sunday) cards to review. We also take a look ahead to this weekend’s UFC on Fox card and the upcoming boxing matches. We also cover some recent combat sports news and update listeners on the latest Conor McGregor/Floyd Mayweather talks. Listen to the whole show below:

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Rances Barthelemy Las Vegas Media Workout Quotes & Duab

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Two-Division World Champion Battles Kiryl Relikh in Rematch for Vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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Las Vegas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 22, 2018) – Unbeaten two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy worked out for Las Vegas media Thursday as he prepares for his rematch against Kiryl Relikh for the vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $250, $150, $75, $50 thiab $20 thiab yog muag tam sim no. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 los yog 210 556-7390.
Barthelemy, who is trained by Ismael Salas and former world champion and Cuban boxing legend Joel Casamayor, can become the first Cuban fighter to win world titles in three weight classes with a win on March 10. Here is what Barthelemy had to say Thursday from City Athletic Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
RANCES Barthélemy
“It’s in my character to take this rematch immediately. I was very happy once I found out everything was ready to go for it. I want to prove to the fans and to myself that I can do much better than I did in May. I want to show Relikh how much better I am than him.
“It’s on my mind all the time that I have a chance to make history for Cuban boxing. There have been so many great Cuban fighters throughout the years. I never imagined I’d be in position to make history myself but I know it’s a reward for my hard work and dedication.
“A fight with Mikey Garcia is something I want. I’m completely focused on this fight against Relikh and making history, but I would be prepared to fight Mikey Garcia soon.
“I’m going to change a lot heading into the rematch. Last May I wasn’t myself. I didn’t feel like I had my legs coming into the fight and I wasn’t able to perform how I usually do. This time my conditioning and nutrition is much improved. I’m going to use my legs and use my jab and put on a boxing clinic.
“There was nothing surprising about Relikh in the first fight. We knew he’d have power, but unfortunately I had to change my game plan when my body wasn’t cooperating. I traded shots and fought his fight. I’m going to stick to my plan this time.
“Throughout my career I haven’t paid enough attention to nutrition. It made my performances inconsistent. Bob Santos has come in and completely changed that. You’ll see my conditioning on fight night is the best it’s ever been.”
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MICHAEL ” HAMMER FIST” FARENAS RETURNS TO THE RING APRIL 7, IN CANADA

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LOS ANGELES, XWS LI (Lub ob hlis ntuj 22, 2018) – Rau Saturday, April 7th, 2018, popular Filipino lightweight Michael “Hammer Fist” Farenas (42-5-4 34 Kos) will do battle with Guadalupe Rosales (34-14 18Kos) rau lub Canadian Professional Boxing Council (C.P.B.C.) Lightweight International Championship, as a part of Dekada Fight Night nyob rau ntawm lub Gray Eagle Resort & Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
With over fifty fights under his belt, Michael Farenas is capable of beating anyone on any given night. Having never been knocked out in his career, Farenas exemplifies what a warrior truly is. He’s been in the ring with some talented fighters which include Yuriorkis Gamboa thiab Jose Pedraza mus rau npe rau ob peb, both of whom he went the distance with.
“I am very excited to be fighting for a the CPBC title,” said Michael Farenas, who trains at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card gym in Los Angeles with Marvin Somodio thiab Jesse Arevalo. “I am rebuilding my career and know I have a great run left in me. I know that I am capable of winning several big fights with this being the start. I love the sport of boxing and want to create a lasting memory when people say my name, and this fight against Guadalupe Rosales will be one of those moments. I’m dedicating this fight to all my people back home in the Philippines.”
Tickets priced from $50 go on sale on Friday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 23, 2018 ntawm 10 AM. Tickets can be purchased at www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 1-855-985-5000. Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm5:30 P.M, first fight begins at 6:30 P.M. Yog xav paub ntxiv, thov mus xyuas www.dekada.ca.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT

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Exploring The Intersection Of Combat Sports And Pop Culture Through The Eyes Of Former Fighter, Comedian And Red Carpet Host Brendan Schaub

Premieres On YouTube And Facebook On Wednesday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 28

Yees duab Credit: Stephanie Trapp / Showtime

 

 

 

 

NEW YORK – Lub ob hlis ntuj 22, 2018 – SHOWTIME Sports continues to expand its position at the intersection of combat sports and culture with a first-of-its-kind, sports talk show, BELOW THE BELT hosted by Brendan Schaub. The twice-monthly, 30-minute show debuts on Wednesday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 28 on SHOWTIME Sports digital platforms, days before American heavyweight Deontay Wilder defends his WBC title against Luis Ortiz. The announcement was made today by Stephen Espinoza, Thawj Tswj Hwm, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime tes hauj lwm Inc.

 

 

 

 

BELOW THE BELT premieres each new show on the Below the Belt YouTube Channel thiab cov Below the Belt Facebook Page. The program explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. BELOW THE BELT features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. The initial guest list of combat sports athletes and entertainers scheduled to appear on BELOW THE BELT includes Stone Cold Steve Austin, Paulie Malignaggi and Joe Rogan.

 

 

 

 

 

“Brendan brings an edge that resonates with today’s fight fans,” said Espinoza. “He has a fresh voice that is equal parts knowledgeable, funny and opinionated. BELOW THE BELT will complement SHOWTIME Sports programming to a broad audience on our digital platforms.”

 

This multi-platform program is unique in that it includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME. Following the digital debut on Lub ob hlis ntuj 28, new shows launch on Lub peb hlis ntuj 14, Lub peb hlis ntuj 28, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 11, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 18, Tej zaum 2 and May 16. Lub BELOW THE BELT podcast premieres on Lub peb hlis ntuj 6, and the composite program premieres on Lub peb hlis ntuj 29 on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

Schaub is a multi-platform entertainer, best known for his career in the UFC and as a personality in podcasting and comedy. Following his successful fighting career, where he was the runner-up of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights,” Schaub has served as an expert analyst for both ESPN and Spike TV. Schaub currently co-hosts the popular podcast “The Fighter and The Kid” averaging over nine million downloads per month. His “Big Brown Breakdown” podcast, averaging over four million downloads per month, transitions under the BELOW THE BELTfranchise. Parlaying his hosting talent from podcasts to television, Schaub was named a correspondent on “After Party” for the E! Network, and co-hosted this year’s Golden Globes and Grammy Awards after-shows. Schaub is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Academy Awards after-show. Tsis tas li ntawd, Schaub performs sold-out live comedy shows across North America, Australia, London and Dublin, including regular solo stand-up sets at the world-famous Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv and The Laugh Factory.

 

BELOW THE BELT is produced by SHOWTIME Sports with Embassy Row.

 

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Former Irish National Team head coach Billy Walsh Now rebuilding Team USA boxing program

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2018 TEB CHAWS USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing ncig saib:
Hiav txwv. 12 Boston, Hiav txwv. 15 Springfield, Hiav txwv. 21 Manchester, NH

Billy Walsh (chaw) is shown here receiving his Best of 2017 Elite World Championships Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ncej puab. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 22, 2018) – USA Boxing head coach Billy Walsh was the head coach of his native country’s amateur program in Ireland for 12 years and, Tiam sis, those two squads will compete in three friendly duals next month on the 2018 TEB CHAWS USA vs. Ireland Northeast Tour.
A 1988 Ireland Olympian, Walsh coached the Irish Team from 2003 rau 2015, and he took over Team USA in 2015, capturing the AIBA’s World Coach of the Year the past two years.
Lub Teb Chaws Asmeskas vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour will commence Lub peb hlis ntuj 12 ntawm Boston lub Royale Lom ze Complex, followed by match-ups on Lub peb hlis ntuj 15 nyob rau MassMutual Center nyob rau hauv Springfield, Loj., and Manchester, NH will close out tours onLub peb hlis ntuj 21 thaum Lub Manchester Downtown Hotel. Boxing yuav pib thaum 7:00 p.m. EST nyob rau hauv tag nrho peb lub zos.

Tickets for any of these events may be purchased online at http://go.teamusa.org/2nX3Vjc. Txhua lub nroog yuav showcase mus 12 xaus, each to be live-streamed, dawb xwb, rau teb chaws USA Boxing lub website (www.usaboxing.org).

“Nyob rau ntawm lub kawg ntawm lub hnub,” the 54-year-old Walsh admitted, “it is an unusual situation for me. But I’ve been coaching here two years and Team USA is my team now. I didn’t come here for just a few years. When I eventually leave, Team USA will have developed continuity and a solid program.
“I am a true Irishman who developed through a system that won multiple titles and I was the Irish Team captain for five years. I’m helping develop strong relations between USA and Ireland that can help both programs. Ireland has been among the best of the world – amazing considering the geographical size of Ireland — with its fighters’ great hearts along with their technique and skill. There’s a lot of talent and resources in the states, but amateur boxers have been taught to develop skills more for professional boxing. Here there is a variety of different ethnic groups: Mexicans, African-American and Caucasians, heev. It’s truly a melting pot and each has a unique style of boxing. We are now providing coaching education for US programs to be sustainable long term.”
Boston, ntawm chav kawm, is known for being Irish friendly, to say the least. The Mayor of Boston, for example, yog Marty Walsh. Coach Walsh has only been in Boston once, 10 years ago with his wife for a short holiday.
“I didn’t do or get to see too much,” Walsh added. “but I know that there’s a lot of Irish history in Boston. Boston is a home away from home for the Irish. I have some friends and family there. I even joke that the mayor is my cousin. I understand that there are a lot of Irish in Springfield and Manchester, raws li zoo. I’m looking forward to going to all three cities on this tour.”
Rosters for the USA and Irish teams will soon be announced.
Kom nyob mus txog hnub rau teb chaws USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing ncig saib nyem no.

TEB CHAWS USA vs. Ireland sij hawm

Lub peb hlis ntuj 12: Royale Lom ze Complex, Boston, Pawg.
Lub peb hlis ntuj 15: MassMutual Center, Springfield, Pawg.
Lub peb hlis ntuj 21: Lub Manchester Downtown Hotel, Manchester, N.H.
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Action-Packed Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz Undercard Includes Long Island’s Alicia Napoleon vs. Femke Hermans for Vacant WBA Women’s Super Middleweight World Title

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Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 3
Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Brooklyn (Lub ob hlis ntuj 21, 2018) – The undercard for the heavyweight world title showdown between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz teem rau Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 3, los ntawm Barclays Center, lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn BOXING, will now feature an outstanding 10-round women’s world title clash between Long Island’s Alicia “The Empress” Napoleon (8-1, 5 Kos) thiab undefeated Femke Hermans (6-0, 3 Kos), of Londerzeel, Belgium, for the vacant WBA Women’s Super Middleweight World Title.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at Barclays Center for this world title,” said Napoleon. “This means so much to me and for women’s boxing in the United States. I’ve worked very hard for many years and dreamed of becoming a world champion and to have my Long Island fans see me challenge for the title makes it even more special.”
“DiBella Lom ze, Premier Boxing Champions, Brooklyn Boxing and SHOWTIME remain committed to women’s boxing and together we have staged, or at least scheduled, a women’s fight of significance on every card we’ve worked on at Barclays Center,” hais tias Lou DiBella, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze. “Napoleon is a very charismatic and popular fighter from Long Island and, rau Lub peb hlis ntuj 3, she will have a chance to achieve her dream of becoming a world champion in front of her hometown fans.”
Owner of the two popular Overthrow boxing gyms in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Napoleon made her professional debut in August 2015 winning her first seven fights, including five by stoppage.
Following her first loss on December 10, 2016, to world ranked contender Tori Nelson, Napoleon bounced back to defeat Nikolett Papp, nyob rau hauv Kaum ib hlis 18, 2017, in Queens, New York.
Victorious three times in 2017, Hermans will be leaving Belgium for the first time in her professional career for the world title fight with Napoleon. In her last bout, the 28-year-old won a unanimous decision against Ester Koneca, nyob rau hauv lub Cuaj Hli Ntuj 30, 2017.
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm DiBella Lom ze thiab TGB Promotions, pib ntawm $50 thiab yog muag tam sim no. Mus yuav daim pib, visit Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, los yog hu rau 800-745-3000. Tickets for the event can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by the highly anticipated Wilder vs. Ortiz matchup and will see undefeated former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo noj nyob rau hauv Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title in the co-feature. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. THIAB/6 p.m. PT with top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell battling nyuaj-los tsoo Jose Uzcategui in a rematch for the interim IBF168-pound world title.
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ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BOXING FEATURING LAMANNA VS. BRACERO WRAPS UP FACEBOOK FIGHTNIGHT LIVE WEEKEND TRIPLEHEADER ON SATURDAY

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Ray Flores and Paulie Malignaggi call the action live from the boardwalk; Ten month-old fan-friendly fight series averages 88,952 views per show and recently eclipsed 1,000,000-view milestone
TSHIAB YORK (Feb. 21, 2018) – Recently reaching 1,000,000 views for the series, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE looks to establish another benchmark no hnub Friday–Saturday, Feb. 23-24, with back-to-back-to-back shows spanning from the casinos of New England to the Boardwalk of Atlantic City. A red-hot card from the Jersey Shore caps the epic weekend, as the fan-friendly streaming service partners with Rising Star Promotions nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, Feb. 24. Fans from across the globe can catch seven bouts beginning at 7 p.m. wherever Facebook is available, including a crossroads main event battle featuring Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (25-2, 9 Kos) thiab Gabriel “Tito” Bracero (24-3, 5 Kos).
“We’re excited to be taking this next step for the series, and to be capping the weekend with an outstanding card that will delight fight fans, called by Ray Flores thiab Paulie Malignaggi,” hais tias Mark Fratto, Thawj xib fwb ntawm Linacre Media. “Boardwalk Boxing at The Showboat will be back in a big way nyob rau hnub Saturday night with names like LaManna, Bracero, Rainone, Julan, Varmall and hot prospects and local favorites all displaying their talents and passion on Facebook. As a bonus, we’re proud to produce the PPV and pro debut of Mike Rashid, who has conquered the worlds of fitness and digital media and is looking to do big things in the fight game.”
Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, New Jersey’s LaManna fights for the 19th time in the shore town, as he takes on the battle tested, Brooklyn-based Bracero. The card will feature some of the best prospects in the region that includes Jahmal Dyer ntawm Baltimore, Md. (4-0, 2 Kos), Donald “No Love” Smith (5-0, 3 Kos) ntawm Philadelphia, Frederick Julán (8-0, 6 Kos) of Brooklyn and Alvin Varmall, Jr. (14-0, 12 Kos) of Catskill, N.Y..
“We are excited to be bringing this great event and our first Boardwalk Boxing card from The Showboat to the fans all over the world on FIGHTNIGHT Live. We have a main event that everyone is talking about, and we are featuring some terrific prospects on an outstanding undercard,” hais tias Debbie LaManna, President of Rising Star Promotions.
Over the first nine-plus months of programming, the numbers on the 12-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series have showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of close to 90,000 fight fans tuning in per event and more than one-million fans served.
Lub Xya. 9 “Real Deal Promotions: faj tim teb chaws State” los ntawm Resorts World Twv txiaj yuam pov (225,000), lub yim hli ntuj CES “Super Saturday” los ntawm Foxwoods (203,000), lub Cuaj Hli Ntuj Tim. CES “Twin River Twinbill” los ntawm Lincoln, R.I. (157,000) tag nrho cov topped 150,000 views, and collectively the 12-show series saw a total of more than 21,000 total hours of Facebook video consumed by 1,067,435-plus users across all devices.
Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd mus rau lub nyoos viewership xov tooj, lub siab-sib tham sib, fan-friendly productions have seen ntau tshaj 142,000 collective nyob ncej engagements (ze li ntawm 12,000 per show), including almost 97,000 “yam koj nyiam” los yog “hlub,” ntau tshaj 22,000 comments and almost 6,000 shares.
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE broadcasts are viewed by 76 feem pua ​​cov txiv neej, 24 feem pua ​​cov poj niam. The top demographic is comprised of males ages 25-34, uas encompasses kwv yees li 30.0 feem pua ​​ntawm cov neeg tuaj saib, nyob rau nruab nrab.
Lub Xya. 9 “Real Deal Promotions: faj tim teb chaws State” set a new bar with 224,658 views thiab cov Xya. 15-16 DiBella-CES doubleheader carried the series to three-quarters-of-a-million views in just over four months. The Feb. 10 Hard-Hitting Promotions “Philly Fight Night” qhia tau tias sawv tawm ib lub zuj zus nrog 3,421 live hours of content viewed, thaum lub Xya. 15 DiBella card saw more than 40,000 tuav cov kev sib tshuam including almost 39,000 “yam koj nyiam” los yog “hlub.”
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE page on Facebook has more than 80,000 kiv cua thiab ntau tshaj 82,000 followers. And Facebook itself has taken notice – the world’s No. 1 social network recently profiled FIGHTNIGHT LIVE on its “Success Stories” media blog, noting the series’ use of industry best practices for production and interactivity:
Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has been delivered to fans absolutely free since its May 2017 launch courtesy of series corporate partners like Elite Heat Water, Montauk Iced Tea (montaukbev.com), Mr. Custom Made(mrcustommade.com) thiab BallWash (ballwash.com).
Nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, Feb. 24, live from live from The Showboat in Atlantic City, N.J., kiv cua yeej yuav tau txais ib tug high-tej yam, multi-koob yees duab streaming kev ua kom tiav nrog graphics, animations, replays, interviews and an announce team anchored by blow-by-blow announcer Ray Flores of Premier Boxing Champions, Showtime Boxing, HBO Boxing and CBS Sports Network and former IBF and WBA World Champion Paulie Malignaggi, now of Showtime, Sky Sports and CBS Sports Network. To provide spectators with a fully-interactive ringside experience, commentators yuav nug thiab teb cov lus rau cov lus nug los ntawm cov Facebook cov neeg tuaj saib thoob plaws hauv lub tshaj tawm hauv xov.
Tsim thiab ua los ntawm Linacre Media tawm ntawm New York City, lub FIGHTNIGHT NYOB series nta kev announcers, ntau cov koob yees duab ces kaum, TV graphics, replays thiab qab-lub-scenes saib thiab sib tham. Lub streamed qhia tau hais tias yog muaj thooj plawv peb txog qhov twg Facebook yog muaj. Cov teg num tsis tau tsuas yog ua tom kiv cua los ntawm ib ncig ntawm lub ntiaj teb no mus tune nyob rau hauv, tab sis kuj muab-thiab-los tua hluav taws lub ntiaj teb no platform rau showcase lawv lub peev xwm, muab promoters ib tug siv tau “broadcast” tov thiab muab sponsors cov muaj peev xwm mus cuag ib tug loj cov neeg tuaj saib ntawm cov khoom muaj npe ntsiab lus.
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