DETROIT (August 8, 2017) – Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa “T-Rex” Shields became the unified WBC and IBF World Super Middleweight Champion last Friday night with a dominant fifth-round TKO of now former champion Nikki Adler.
Fighting in front of her home state fans at MGM Grand Detroit and in the main event of a nationally televised ShoBox: Noua generatie, Shields put on a display of skills and power seldom seen by a first-time world-title challenger. Without any answers to the level of talent in front of her, Adler was forced to cover up and withstand the blazing speed of Shields’ fists for five one-sided rounds.
A driven competitor, Shields is on a mission to become the GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time) and the performance against Adler has the entire world watching. Four fights into her professional career and Shields is already the face of women’s boxing.
“It was a dream come true to win two world title belts in one night!” said Shields. “I was very proud of my performance, and I can’t wait to defend my belts and then give Christina Hammer her first defeat.”
For Team Shields, the victory was more than could ever be asked for from their young fighter.
“Congratulations to a unified world champion Claressa Shields!” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “In less than a year as a pro, she has already achieved what no other woman has done in the sport. America’s first two-time Olympic Gold Medalist has become a professional unified world champion in just her fourth professional fight! Congratulations also to the great team behind her: long-time trainer Jason Crutchfield, Berston Field House, and to her managers who work diligently behind the scenes Mark Taffet and Jamie Fritz. I and everyone at SP is proud and excited to be part of this exciting journey of a lady who is on a quest to be GWOAT!”
Shields co-manager, Mark Taffet, a long-time TV exec in boxing, says he’s never seen a performance like the one Shields turned in against Adler. “Claressa Shields’ win over Nikki Adler was the most dominant performance I have ever seen in a championship fight, male or female. She is staking her claim to be GWOAT in spectacular fashion. Claressa is carrying women’s boxing forward on her broad shoulders.”
Having fought three times this year already, winning two regional and two world title belts along the way, Shields says she will take some time to enjoy her historic accomplishments before plotting the next move with her team.
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“Fight Night at the Bay” Rezultate & Imagini
Derek Silveira stops Michael Clark
Aleksandra Lopes defeats Lisa Garland on points
Chris Traietti captures N.E. cruiserweight title
SportPlex in Quincy, MA
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(All pictures by Emily Harney / Granite Chin Promotions)
(Derek Silveira (R) defeated Michael Clark
QUINCY, Masă. (August 6, 2017) – Former New England welterweight champion Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira defeated former world title challenger Michael “Sange rece” Clark last night (Sat., August. 5) în “Fight Night at the Bay” main event, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at Marina Bay Sportplex in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Silveira (12-1, 6 KO), of Salem MA) used his height and length advantage to out-box the much more experienced Clark (44-16-1, 18 KO). Due to what appeared to be a broken right hand, Clark was unable to continue after six rounds.
După lupta, Silveira got done on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, Ashley Myers. (She accepted).
“I want to thank Michael Clark,” Silveria commented. “My buddy Martin passed away and this fight was for him. We’re back and can go as long as needed because I’m in better shape. I’m a smart fighter and I can counter guys. I hope to be back fighting Septembrie 30in Boston.”
Aleksandra Lopes (L) picked up a big win vs, Lisa Garland
În cazul în care co-featured, three-time world title challenger Aleksandra Lopes (18-4-2, 1 KO) likely positioned herself for another world title shot, taking an eight-round decision from former world champion Lisa Garland (15-8, 8 KO), winning all eight rounds on two judges’ scorecards and all but one on the other.
“It’s tough to judge,” said the Polish native who lives in nearby Marshfield (MA) regarding her position for another world title shot opportunity. “Așa sper. I respect her but I felt that I should implement my sharper skills. She fought hard and came at me. I thought she’d go flat in the later rounds but she didn’t.
“I’m always tough on myself, Wayne (Lopes, her trainer and husband) was happy. I feel that I should have taken it to her more and I got caught up in clinches too much. The heat was difficult, I felt heated before the fight. I was more tired than usual and I let her come in winging wild punches.”
New N. Și. Cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti
Iraq War veteran and Quincy’s favorite son, Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KO), who is also co-promoter of “Fight Night at the Bay”, pounded Nick Lavin (5-6, 4 KO) from the opening bell to capture the vacant New England Cruiserweight Championship by way of a decisive eight-round unanimous decision. Traietti teed-off on the over-matched Lavin for most of the fight, but his tough Connecticut opponent lasted to the very end.
S.U.A.. Marine veteran Brandon Montella (8-0, 7 KO) a rămas neînvins, registering three knockdowns against his Floridian opponent, grea lumină “Bani” Mike Sawyer (7-9, 5 KO), în al doilea tur, as referee Mike Ryan called the fight off right before the bell. Montella first put down Sawyer with a body shot, followed that with a straight right to the face, and Sawyer took a knee for his third trip to the canvas,
\ In an entertaining fight from start to finish, Whitman (MA) semimijlocie Mike “Bad Man” O’Han, Jr. (1-0) made his retired fighter father proud, defeating a game Daniel Amaro(0-2-1) by way of a four-round unanimous decision. O’Han, Jr. decked Amaro twice in the first round via perfectly placed left hooks but Amaro persevered and went the full distance.
Undefeated Irish junior middleweight Paddy Irwin (4-0, 3 KO), fighting at home in Quincy, methodically broke-down Demetrius Thomas (0-5), dropping him with a right hand in the second round, and floored him with a flurry of punches en route to a third-round stoppage only moments later by referee Ryan.
Two-time Ecuador Olympian Carlos Gongora (9-0, 8 KO), lupta din Brooklyn (NY), thoroughly outclassed Texas journeyman Larry “Slow Motion” Fierar (10-34-1, 7 KO)by way of a fifth-round technical knockout. Gongora, a powerful southpaw promoted by Murphy’s Boxing, started the fight firing crisp combinations to the head and body of Smith, who took a knee for an eight-count in the opening round. The action slowed through the second and third frames, but Gongora picked up the pace in the fourth, as Smith took a knee again and survived another round. The undefeated Ecuadorian middleweight closed the snow in the fifth as referee Steve Clark halted the one-sided bout.
Rezultatele complete de mai jos:
REZULTATE OFICIALE
Eveniment Principal – WELTERWEIGHTS
Derek Silveira (13-1, 7 KO), Salem, MA
WTKO6 (3:00)
Michael Clark (44-17-1, 18 KO), Columbus, OH
CO-FEATURE – FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS
Aleksandra Lopes (18-4-2, 1 KO), Marshfield, MA
WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 79-730
Lisa Garland (15-8, 8 KO), York, SC
VACANT NEW ENGLAND CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KO)
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Nick Lavin (5-6, 4 KO), Shelton, CT
( won vacant N.E. cruiserweight title)
Greii LIGHT
Brandon Montella (8-0, 7 KO), Saugus, MA
WTKO2 (3:00)
Mike Sawyer (7-8, 5 KO), Winter Park, FL
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Carlos Gongora (9-0, 8 KO), Brooklyn, NY
WTKO5 (1:45)
Larry Smith (10-34-1, 7 KO), Dallas, TX
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS – REPRIZE
Paddy Irwin (4-0, 2 KO), Quincy, MA
WTKO3 (2:15)
Demetrius Thomas (0-5), Philadelphia, PA
WELTERWEIGHTS
Mike O’Han, Jr. (2-0), Whitman, MA
WDEC4 (40-34, 40-34, 38-36)
Daniel Amaro (0-3-1), Dorchester, MA
Tufankjian Auto Group and Tobin Scientific were major event sponsors; additional sponsors included The Chantey, Jack Campbell Electric, Hancock Tavern, Brennan’s Smoke Shop, JN Phillips Auto Glass and Sheriff Michael Belotti.
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Webster destroys Harris in 2
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FNU Combat Sports Show: UFC 214 breakdown, Nobody Likes Dana White, Tom and Tony break down Broner vs. Garcia and Lomachenko vs. Marriaga
This week’s combat sports show is a split personality situation. We had technical difficulties getting all of us together for the show, so we recorded Tom and Tony chatting with each other on Thursday night. I’ve added my portion today. It all worked out to some incredible insight about Mayweather vs. McGregor, Dana White’s growing problem with disgruntled stars in the UFC, Broner vs. Garcia and Lomachenko vs. Marriaga. We also break down Jon Jones beating Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 and the implications for a Brock Lesnar showdown in the Octagon. It’s far from likely, but it’s intriguing. We also touch on the retirements of Juan Manuel Marquez and Wladimir Klitschko.
Tom and Tony Talk Shop:
Rich Wraps it Up:
LOMACHENKO-MARRIAGA CARD LIVE airing în Canada NOAPTE STRICT PE CANALUL SUPER
(L-R) — Vasyl Lomachenko și Miguel Marriaga (Fotografie prin amabilitatea Rank Top)
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (August 5, 2017) – The Lomachenko vs, Marriagacarte va fi difuzat in seara asta, începând de la 9 p.m. ȘI / 6 p.m. PT, exclusiv în Canada pe Super canal, în direct de la Microsoft Theater din Los Angeles.
Superstar Vasyl “Hi-Tech” Lomachenko (8-1, 6 KO), fără îndoială, nr. 1 lira-pentru-lire boxer din lume, apără Organizația Mondială de box (WBO) Junior Ușoare Campionatul Mondial împotriva WBO nr. 10-concurent clasat pe locul Miguel “Scorpian” Marriaga (25-2, 21 KO) în evenimentul principal 12-a rundă.
Trei lupte interesante pe stivuite “Lomachenko vs, Marriaga” card, promovat de Rank Top, va fi difuzat exclusiv în Canada pe Super canal.
În 12-a rundă de co-caracteristică din această seară, NEIGHBOR & NABF ușoare campion “Zahăr” Raymundo Beltran(33-7-1, 21 KO) se confruntă cu fostul Asociației Mondiale de box de două ori interimar (WBA) Super Ușoară Campion Mondial Bryan Vasquez (36-2, 19 KO). Numai Beltran poate câștiga cele două benzi, deoarece Vasquez a intrat în supraponderal.
California super-lightweights Jonathan Girls (15-2, 7 KO) și Arnold Barboza, Jr. (26-0, 7 KO) sunt setate pentru a lupta în deschidere de televiziune opt rotund pe Super canal.
Luptele se pot schimba. Super canal evenimente majore de box recent difuzate trăi ca Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, și Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham.
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R.I.P. EARL FASH
De la Această seară ShoBox: The New Generation Telecast: http://s.sho.com/2wga7G6
All of us at SHOWTIME are saddened to confirm the passing of our long-time friend and colleague, Earl Fash. Earl worked at SHOWTIME from 1982 where he began in the mailroom. He earned his way up the professional ranks over a remarkable 35-year career to become a pillar of the network’s sports team. As Vice President, Creative Director for SHOWTIME Sports, Earl oversaw promotional materials, feature segments and Emmy® Award winning full-length series. Earl’s legacy is one of loyalty, kindness and genuine happiness. Our thoughts are with his wife and two sons, and his many friends at SHOWTIMEwho are devastated by his passing.
“Fight Night at the Bay” Greutăți & Pictures from Quincy, MA
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Carlos Rosario takes on Jerome Conquest in Lightweight showdown on Friday, Septembrie 29 la 2300 Arena din Philadelphia
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Boardwalk Brawls–Webster vs Harris Press Conference quotes
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NIKKI ADLER vs. CLARESSA SHIELDS FINAL WEIGHTS, CITATE & PHOTOS FOR TOMORROW/FRIDAY, August. 4 SHOBOX DOUBLEHEADER
Live pe SHOWTIME® la 10:30 p.m. ȘI/PT from MGM Grand Detroit
“The game plan is simple: Win the fight.” – Nikki Adler
“I think I can get her out in six rounds.” – Claressa Shields
Faceți clic pe AICI To Download Weigh-In Photos; Credit Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME
DETROIT (August. 3, 2017) – WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Nikki Adler and hometown favorite, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields officially made weight joi, one day before they headline a doubleheader mâine/Vineri, August. 4 pe ShoBox: Noua generatie trăi pe ARATĂ TIMPUL® (10:30 p.m. ȘI/PT, întârziat pe Coasta de Vest) de la MGM Grand Detroit.
Shields (3-0, 1 KO) înclinat balanța la 165 ¼ pounds with the champion Adler (16-0, 9 KO) of Germany coming in at 166 lire sterline chiar. In ShoBox co-caracteristica, world-ranked super bantamweight Vladimir Tikhonov (15-0, 9 KO) of Russia will face Jesse Hernandez (8-1, 6 KO) of Fort Worth, Texas, într-un meci de opt rundă. Both fighters weighed in at 123 ¼ de lire sterline.
Shields’ good friend and newly crowned UFC Featherweight World ChampionCris “Cyborg” Justino was on hand Joi and will walk Shields into the ringvineri. Also in attendance at the weigh-in was a potential future Shields’ opponent, five-time world champion Christina Hammer, who is undefeated at 21-0 and currently holds the WBC and WBO Middleweight titles.
Justino and Hammer met with the media in a forum moderated by Shields’ co-manager Mark Taffet before the weigh-in.
“I never thought it would happen, that the sports of MMA and boxing would come together like it has with the upcoming Mayweather-McGregor fight,” said Justino, the former Strikeforce and Invicta FC champion. “I think it’s great and incredible and could possibly open the door for other fights between the sports.”
“I’m looking forward to watching Claressa win the fight mâine noapte,” said Hammer. “I want to see her keep winning so we can fight one day. I only want to fight the best and she seems to be one of the best.”
Tickets for the event promoted by Salita Promotions are on sale now and are priced at $350, $250, $125 și $60. They will be available atwww.ticketmaster.com.
Programming Note: Episod 2 de toate căile de acces: Mayweather vs. McGregor will air Vineri night before the ShoBox emisiune de televiziune la 10 p.m. ȘI/PT. To watch an exclusive clip of the episode, click aici: http://s.sho.com/2u8OxWK.
GREUTATI OFICIALE:
Nikki Adler: 166 Pounds
Claressa Shields: 165¼ Pounds
Vladimir Tikhonov: 123¼ Pounds
Jesse Angel Hernandez: 123¼ Pounds
CITATE FINALE:
NIKKI ADLER:
“This fight is very big in Germany, and I know there will be a lot of eye on me. It will be 4:30 in the morning, but there will be live streaming and viewing parties.
“I’m going to be defensive in the early going and know that Claressa is going to come forward. I want to get the fight into the later rounds. E 10 rounds of boxing and there will be lots of action.
“I know I will be tough to knock out and have no plans of going down. Claressa has gotten all the hype so far and she wants to put on a show for her fans. I’m going to do everything I can to send those fans home upset after I beat her and carry those belts out of the ring.
“This is my second fight with my trainer Rene [Friese]. I wanted to train with the best and I need a trainer who had worked with the top fighters.
“My trainer has really been stressing strategies. We have a lot of them. The game plan is simple: Win the fight.
“Fighting for the first time in the United States is going to be amazing. I’ve only fought in Russia and Germany, so to be here in a main event on SHOWTIME is really special.”
CLARESSA SHIELDS:
“I feel like I’m a lot healthier and hydrated than I did fighting at 160. I’m not sluggish. I used a chef who prepared my meals for the first time and I feel great.
“I’ve known about Nikki Adler and Christina Hammer for a long time. I like both of the girls, but when it comes to getting in the ring it’s all about business.
“Technically I see that [Nikki] is very poised and calm. She’s patient, but not too patient.
“Even though she may be the bigger fighter, I know I’m the aggressor. I think I can get her out in six rounds.
“Of course everyone wants to get the big knockout, but I haven’t found the right punch that gets the girls knocked out. I’m young so I know it will come.
“I’m glad Cyborg is here to support me. She hits hard and we’ve sparred. She’s strong and she is fast. She’s picked up a lot from me, and I’ve learned from her. She’s the most feared MMA fighter, and I’m most feared in boxing. So it’s great for both women’s sports.”
VLADIMIR TIKHONOV:
“This is my first time ever in America. I’m pretty impressed with it. There’s so much to do and see, but I can’t let distractions get in the way.
“I’ve been here for about a month training at Kronk Gym. Russian fighters are known for being very disciplined, and we know the opportunity that is in front of us. There is no room for slip ups and to get lazy. This is my big shot and I’m going to take advantage of it.
“The sparring has been the biggest thing. I’ve been sparring with pros and amateurs. It’s so much more powerful here and the variety is something I would never get at home.
“I can box and I can brawl. Whatever I have to do to get the win.”
JESSE HERNANDEZ:
“I had a layoff of about five years and worked construction jobs because I had to pay the bills, but now I’m back and focused on boxing.
“In the past I’ve been known to be too aggressive, so I’m going to try and slow things down and be a more tactical boxer.
“I have six brothers who were professional boxers and I’ve learned from them. My nickname is ‘The One’ because now I’m the only left fighting.
“I’m the youngest of 15 copii, all with the same parents. We are a very close family.
“I’m a natural right-hander and I’m ready to fight a lefty like Tikhonov. I’ve fought some southpaws and I’ve been sparring with lefties.
“He’s undefeated for a reason. I don’t think he’s been in there with someone as tough as I am; as aggressive as I am.”
RENE FRIESE, Adler’s trainer
“We came all the way over here to bring home the belts back to Germany.
“We have our plan and our strategy in place. We are ready for this fight.”
JASON CRUTCHFIELD, Shields’ trainer
“There hasn’t been much smack talking for this fight. I told her you need to let your fists do your talking. Your mouth can’t help you in the ring.
“We are ready for 10 runde. I’m not going to say it’s hard; it’s doable. It’s her first time doing it. We’ve trained for it and she’s been 10 rounds in training three or four times.”
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