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TAA: 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 (February 24, 2018) – This afternoon in the semifinals round finale of the incredibly entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) ndorondoro, undefeated challengersCallum “ụwa” Smith (23-0, 17 Kos), na World Boxing Council (WBC) Diamond champion, and late replacement Nieky “The Natural” Holzken (13-0, 10 Kos), square-off in the 12-round super middleweight bout, at Nurnberger Versicherung Arena in Nuremburg, Germany.
The Smith vs. Holzken card, malite na 2 p.m. NA, will air live in Canada, nanị na Super Channel.
Holzken, an undefeated Dutch prospect, replaced two-time world champion Juergen Braehmer, nke Germany, 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 (Igbo) Super Middleweight World onye mmeri “Sir” George Asherim (28-3, Kos), nke United Kingdom, June 2at The O2 Arena in London, in a battle for the coveted Muhammad Ali trofi.
Super Channel enwetara ndị nanị ikike na Canada ka ohuru na World Boxing Super Series si MP & Silva, a na-eduga mba media ụlọ ọrụ na-enye media ikike, dijitalụ, technology na nkwado ọrụ.
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 (WBC) Diamond super middleweight title.
“I came here to book a place in the final,” Smith kwuru. “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 (Groves) would be waiting in the final. Ma, maka ugbu a, 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 na Saturday si WBSS Super Middleweight Substitute Fight.
“Ọ bụ oké na-abụ ebe a,” Holzken commented. “My life has been like a rollercoaster the last days. I was preparing to fight Dmitrii Chudnov, na na Mọnde I got a call that Juergen Braehmer was out. Ya mere, this is a lifetime opportunity and I will take the opportunity with both hands, Adịla m njikere!
“Callum is a good fighter and respectful guy, but I am a big believer, and I believe I can get the victory na satọde. 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” kaadị, presented by Sauerland Event, ga-ikuku nanị Canada na Super Channel.
TODAY’S WBSS LINE-UP ON SUPER CHANNEL
Isi ihe omume – WBSS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SEMIFINALS – 12 Agba
Callum Smith (23-0, 17 Kos), United Kingdom, 167.5 lbs. (76,0 n'arọ)
vs.
Nieky Holzken (13-0, 10 Kos), Netherlands, 167.5 lbs. (76,0 n'arọ)
CO-FEATURE – WBSS SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SUBSTITUTE FIGHT – 10 Agba
Dmitrii Chudinov (20-2-2, 13 Kos), Russia
vs.
Siarhei Khamitski (30-14-3, 14 Kos), Belarus
HEAVYWEIGHTS – 8 Agba
Filip Hrgovic (3-0, 3 Kos), 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, Croatia
vs.
Sean “Big Sexy” Turner (12-1, 8 Kos), Ireland
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 8 Agba
James Kraft (13-0, 9 Kos), Former WBC Youth Light Heavyweight Champion, Germany
vs.
Bernard Donfack (23-17-3, 11 Kos), Germany by way of Cameroon
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 6 Agba
Leon Bauer (12-0-1, 8 Kos), Germany
vs.
Marco Miano (6-5 (2 Kos), Italy
SWING BOUT
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 6 Agba
Tony Kraft (12-0-1, 4 Kos), Germany
vs.
Jozsef Racz (7-20-1, 2 Kos), Hungary
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
All WBSS semifinals na egwuregwu ịlụ ọgụ ga-abụ dị na Super Channel On-enwe Ịnụrụ.
In addition to all the WBSS quarterfinal and semifinals matches, Super Channel aired isi ọkpọ ihe na-ebi 2017 ka Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Obere. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko vs.Marriaga, Crawford vs. Indongo na Smith vs. Williams II.
Na-ekiri niile World Boxing Super Series edinam ndụ, nakwa dị ka ihe na-akpali akpali ọkpọ na-abịa, agha Fans na Canada nwere ike ịkpọtụrụ ha obodo cable eweta denye aha na Super Channel na ihe nile ọ na-enye, tinyere adịchaghị usoro, fim na ihe ndị ọzọ, n'ihi na dị ka ala dị ka $9.95 kwa ọnwa.
ỤWA Boxing Super usoro SEMIFINALS ịtọọ oge
CRUISERWEIGHTS
January 27, Riga Arena, Riga, Latvia – WBO / WBC ịdị n'otu
Oleksandr “The Cat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Kos), Ukraine
WMDEC12 (115-113, 115-113, 114-114).
Mairis Mgbada (23-1, 18 Kos), Latvia
(Usyk nọgidere ya WBO aha ma merie ndị WBC egwuregwu)
February 3, Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi, Russia – IBF / WBA ịdị n'otu
Murat “Ígwè” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Kos), Russia
WTKO12
Yunier “The ko Doctor” Dorticós (21-1, 20 Kos), Cuba
(Gassiev retained his IBF title and won WBA championship)
Super MIDDLEWEIGHTS
February 17, Manchester, Arena, Manchester, UK – WBA / Igbo ịdị n'otu
“Saint” George Asherim (28-3, 20 Kos), United Kingdom
WDEC12 (117-112, 116-112, 115-113)
Chris “Next Gen” Eubank Obere. (26-2, 20 Kos), Igbo World onye mmeri, United Kingdom
(Groves retained his WBA title and won IBO championship)
February 24, Nurnberger Versicherung Arena, Nuremburg, Germany
Callum “ụwa” Smith (23-0, 17 Kos), United Kingdom – Mgbanaka #3
(WBC Diamond Super Middleweight onye mmeri)
vs.
Nieky “The Natural” Holzken (13-0, 10 Kos), Netherlands
WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Ka 11, 2018, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – WBC/WBC/WBA/IBF/Ring Unification
Oleksandr “The Cat” Usyk (14-0, 11 Kos), WBO/WBC Champion, Ukraine – Mgbanaka #1
vs.
Murat “Ígwè” Gassiev (26-0, 19 Kos), WBA/IBF Champion, Russia – Mgbanaka #2
June 2, 2018, The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom – WBA / Igbo ịdị n'otu
“Saint” George Asherim (28-3, 20 Kos), United Kingdom, WBA/IBO Champion – Mgbanaka #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, March 3 against Jose Uzcategui Live on SHOWTIME From Barclays Center in Brooklyn & N'ihu site Premier Boxing agbachitere

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Read the whole interview with Dirrell EBE A via PremierBoxingChampions.com
Oakland, DỊ KA. (February 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 Andre Ward ahead of his showdown for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight title Saturday, March 3 na-na showtime (9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. Pt) si 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 na unbeaten ịma ya aka Luis Ortiz.
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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. Yabụ, 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 EBE A 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, uche, na ọrụ m. 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. Na N'ezie, 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, ma, 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, APRIL 21 Ndụ 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, March 3 LIVE on SHOWTIME At 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT From Barclays Center In Brooklyn & Presented By
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Brooklyn (-Ahụ. 23, 2018) – Middleweight contender Hugo Centeno Obere. 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, April 21 na-na showtime.
The March 3 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast continues as a doubleheader beginning at 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Ke isi omume, 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 March 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 April 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,” kwuru Stephen Espinoza, President, Egwuregwu & omume Programming, Showtime Netwọk Inc. “The March 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.”
“M njikere ịga,” Kwurula Charlo. “M 167 pound ugbu a, 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 ọgụ Egwuregwu Gosi: News, Ntụgharị na nlele anya

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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 & Photos

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Two-Division World Champion Battles Kiryl Relikh in Rematch for Vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Title Saturday, March 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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Las Vegas (February 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, March 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.
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, na-ọnụ na $250, $150, $75, $50 na $20 na ndị na ere now. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 ma ọ bụ 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:
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“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, DỊ KA (February 22, 2018) – On 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) maka Canadian Professional Boxing Council (C.P.B.C.) Lightweight International Championship, as a part of Dekada Fight Night na Gray Eagle Resort & Cha cha na 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 na Jose Pedraza ole na ole aha, 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 na 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, February 23, 2018 na 10 AM. Tickets can be purchased at www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ 1-855-985-5000. Ụzọ na-emeghe na5:30 P.M, first fight begins at 6:30 P.M. Maka ozi ọzọ biko gaa na 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, February 28

Photo Ebe E Si Nweta: Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME

 

 

 

 

NEW YORK – February 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, February 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, President, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Netwọk Inc.

 

 

 

 

BELOW THE BELT premieres each new show on the Below the Belt YouTube Channel na 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 February 28, new shows launch on March 14, March 28, April 11, April 18, Ka 2 and May 16. The BELOW THE BELT podcast premieres on March 6, and the composite program premieres on March 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. Ọzọkwa, 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 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour:
Oké Osimiri. 12 Boston, Oké Osimiri. 15 Springfield, Oké Osimiri. 21 Manchester, NH

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (February 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, eleezie, those two squads will compete in three friendly duals next month on the 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Tour.
A 1988 Ireland Olympian, Walsh coached the Irish Team from 2003 ka 2015, and he took over Team USA in 2015, capturing the AIBA’s World Coach of the Year the past two years.
The USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour will commence March 12 na Boston si Royale Entertainment Mgbagwoju, followed by match-ups on March 15 na MassMutual Center na Springfield, Mas., and Manchester, NH will close out tours onMarch 21 na The Manchester Ogbe Hotel. Boxing ga-amalite na 7:00 p.m. Est niile obodo atọ.

Tickets for any of these events may be purchased online at http://go.teamusa.org/2nX3Vjc. Onye ọ bụla obodo ga ngosi ruo 12 nsọtụ, each to be live-streamed, n'efu, on USA Boxing si website (www.usaboxing.org).

“Ná ngwụsị nke ụbọchị,” 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, kwa. 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, n'ezie, is known for being Irish friendly, to say the least. The Mayor of Boston, for example, bụ 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, nakwa. I’m looking forward to going to all three cities on this tour.”
Rosters for the USA and Irish teams will soon be announced.
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USA vs. Ireland Ịtọ oge

March 12: Royale Entertainment Mgbagwoju, Boston, Uka.
March 15: MassMutual Center, Springfield, Uka.
March 21: The Manchester Ogbe 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, March 3
Barclays Center na Brooklyn
Brooklyn (February 21, 2018) – The undercard for the heavyweight world title showdown between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz setịpụụrụ Saturday, March 3, si Barclays Center, n'ụlọ Brooklyn ọkpọ, will now feature an outstanding 10-round women’s world title clash between Long Island’s Alicia “The Empress” Napoleon (8-1, 5 Kos) na 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 Entertainment, Premier Boxing agbachitere, 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,” kwuru Lou DiBella, President nke DiBella Entertainment. “Napoleon is a very charismatic and popular fighter from Long Island and, na March 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, na November 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, na September 30, 2017.
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite DiBella Entertainment na TGB n'ọkwá, na-amalite mgbe $50 na ndị na ere now. Ịzụta tiketi, visit Ticketmaster.com, BarclaysCenter.com, ma ọ bụ oku 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 na-na Hugo Centeno, Obere. for the interim WBC middleweight title in the co-feature. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT with top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell alụ ike-ọkụkụ 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
NEW YORK (-Ahụ. 21, 2018) – Recently reaching 1,000,000 views for the series, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE looks to establish another benchmark a Friday–Saturday, -Ahụ. 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 na satọde n'abalị, -Ahụ. 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) na 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 na Paulie Malignaggi,” kwuru Mark Fratto, Isi nke Linacre Media. “Boardwalk Boxing at The Showboat will be back in a big way na satọde 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.”
Ke isi omume na satọde n'abalị, 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 nke Baltimore, MD. (4-0, 2 Kos), Donald “No Love” Smith (5-0, 3 Kos) nke Philadelphia, Frederick Julán (8-0, 6 Kos) of Brooklyn and Alvin Varmall, Obere. (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,” kwuru 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.
The Asaa. 9 “Real Deal n'ọkwá: alaeze Ukwu State” si Resorts World cha cha (225,000), na August CES “Super Saturday” si Foxwoods (203,000), na Sept. CES “Ejima River Twinbill” si Lincoln, R.I. (157,000) niile topped 150,000 echiche, 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.
Na mgbakwunye na raw viewership nọmba, zuru-mmekọrịta, fan-friendly productions have seen karịrị 142,000 mkpokọta ndụ post engagements (fọrọ nke nta 12,000 per show), including almost 97,000 “amasị” ma ọ bụ “hụrụ n'anya n'anya,” karịrị 22,000 comments and almost 6,000 shares.
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE broadcasts are viewed by 76 percent ikom, 24 percent inyom. The top demographic is comprised of males ages 25-34, nke na-agụnye ihe dị 30.0 percent nke na-ege ntị, na nkezi.
The Asaa. 9 “Real Deal n'ọkwá: alaeze Ukwu State” set a new bar with 224,658 echiche na Asaa. 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” show guzo n'otu n'otu na 3,421 live hours of content viewed, mgbe Asaa. 15 DiBella card saw more than 40,000 ekiri interactions including almost 39,000 “amasị” ma ọ bụ “hụrụ n'anya n'anya.”
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE page on Facebook has more than 80,000 Fans na ihe karịrị 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) na BallWash (ballwash.com).
Na Satọde n'abalị, -Ahụ. 24, live from live from The Showboat in Atlantic City, N.J., Fans nwere ike na-atụ anya a elu-mmetụta, multi-igwefoto gụgharia ahụmahụ zuru ezu na ndịna, eserese, 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, nkọwa ga-ajụ na-azaghachi ajụjụ si Facebook ege ntị ofụri na agbasa ozi n'ikuku.
Kere na-emepụta site Linacre Media nke New York City, na FIGHTNIGHT LIVE usoro atụmatụ ọkachamara announcers, multiple igwefoto akụkụ, telivishọn ndịna, replays na n'azụ na-Mpaghara ohere na ajụjụ ọnụ. The streamed na-egosi dị ụwa n'ebe ọ bụla Facebook dị. Ụzọ bụghị nanị na-enyere Fans si gburugburu ụwa na-akụ na, ma na-enye elu-and-abịa alụso a zuru ụwa ọnụ n'elu ikpo okwu ngosi ha ikike, enye akwalite ihe inweta “na agbasa ozi n'ikuku” ngwọta na-enye haziri nzukọ ike iru a uka na-ege ntị site na-ewere ọdịnaya.
More FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Winter / Spring 2018 ụbọchị ga-eze mara ọkwa na-abịa izu.
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