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rjj Boxing & iKON Fighting Federation Vraťte se do Mexika na události typu back-to-back

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Listopad. 19 & 20 Z MARINATERRA HOTEL SPA V SAN CARLOS

LAS VEGAS (Listopad 2, 2020) - Roy Jones Jr.(rjj) Propagace boxu a federace iKON Fighting (ikona) vrátit se do Mexika na bojové sportovní akce typu back-to-back, Listopad 19th an 20th, v Marinaterra Hotel Spa v San Carlos, Sonora, Mexiko.

RJJ Boxjng a iKON MMA budou živě streamovány na UFC FIGHT PASS®, přední světová digitální předplacená služba pro bojové sporty. Chcete-li se zaregistrovat na UFC FIGHT PASS, navštivtewww.ufcfightpass.com nebo si stáhněte aplikaci UFC.

"V posledních několika měsících jsme si opravdu užili spolupráci se spoluorganizátorem."Emanuel Romo (Z O Promotions) a Marinaterra Hotel and Spa byl laskavým hostitelem, “řeklKeith Veltre, CEO / spoluzakladatel RJJ Boxing. "Věci se budou trochu lišit.", ačkoli, protože jsme rozdělili box a MMA na dvě noci bojové sportovní zábavy. RJJ Boxing je skvělý boj o titul superhmotnosti mezi neporaženým Juanem Barajasem a mexickým vyřazovacím umělcem Bruno Sandovalem. Jako obvykle, ukážeme několik slibných vyhlídek ve skutečných bojích. iKON rychle roste, a naše třetí událost MMA slibuje, že bude zatím naše nejlepší. “

Začátek streamování boxu je naplánován na čtvrtek (Listopad. 19) živě na UFC FIGHT PASS, začíná na 10 p.m. A / 7 p.m. PT, následoval v pátek (Listopad. 20) s akcí MMA, počínaje 10 p.m. A / 7 p.m. PT.

V 10 kole hlavní události, Juan „Just Business“ Barajas(11-0, 7 KO), bojovat z Victorville, Kalifornie, staví svůj neposkvrněný profesionální rekord proti nebezpečnýmBruno "Tiburon" Sandoval (21-4-1, 17 KO) pro uvolněnou World Boxing Council (WBC) Latino mistrovství super střední váhy.

Tři neporažené kubánské vyhlídky žijící v Guatemale - střední váhaYoelvis "La Joya" Gomez (2-0, 2 KO), těžká váhaGeovany „The Beast“ Bruzon (2-0, 2 "Dobře.") a super bantamová váhaAriel Perez De La Torre (3-0, 3 KO) — mají být v 6kolovém souboji proti soupeřům. Bezkonkurenční kalifornská welterweightRaiden „Mortal Kombat“ Jace Martinez (5-0, 5 KO) je také naplánován boj ve čtyřkolce proti TBA.

Dvě vysoce hodnocené mexické lehké váhy, Alejandro „El Pato“ Martinez (11-4-0) aDaniel „Danger“ Vega(12-3-0), titulekikona 3.   

Dalšíikona 3 zápasy budou brzy oznámeny.

Karty se mohou změnit.

INFORMACE:  

Webové stránky:   http://www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com, www.ufcfightpass.com  

Facebook: /UFCFightPass, /KeithVeltre

Cvrlikání: @iKONFightingFederation, @UFCFightPass, @Keith_Veltre, @RoyjonesJRfa @RoyJonesJrOfficial

Instagram: @iKONFightingFederation, @UFCFightPass, @KeithVeltre, @RoyJonesJrBoxing

O Roy Jones JR, BOXING AKCE: Spoluzaložil v 2013 o 10-time mistr světa Roy Jones, Jr. a Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (rjj) Boxing Promotions je na cestě k objevování boxu.  Rjj již udělalo obrovský dopad na boxerském komunity během několika málo let.  Vytváření vzrušujícího obsahu pro UFC Fight Pass, CBS Sports, Showtime, ESPN a Bein Sports v některé z nejlepších míst v celé zemi, Rjj Ukázalo se dobývá sladkou vědu sportu.


Se sídlem v boji světové hlavní město, Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr. Boxerské Promotions leze na vrchol rychlým tempem, přidávání mladé talenty na jeho rostoucí stabilní: NABF šampion super mušky, WBC #15, WBA #14 a IBF #7 Jade „Hurricane“ Bornea (15-0, 10 KO), dvojnásobný vyzyvatel světového titulu WBO #11 bantamová váha „Mocný“ Aston Palicte (26-4-1, 22 KO), bývalý šampión welterové váhy NABA Kendo ‘Tremendo” Castaneda (17-2, 8 KO), bývalý prozatímní světový šampion střední váhy John „The Phenom“ Vera (19-1 (1 KO), NABF, WBC FECARBOX & WBC USA. welterweight mistr, WBC #14 a Santiago „Somer“ Dominguez (22-0, 17 KO), neporažený vyhlídka na střední váhu Connor „Kid“ Coyle (12-0, 5 KO), neporažený vyhlídka super střední váhy Juan „Just Business“ Barajas (11-0, 7 KO), a bývalý WBC World Youth heavyweight Alexander „The Great“ Flores (18-2-1, 16 KO).  

O UFC FIGHT PASS®: UFC BOJ PASS® je přední světová digitální předplacená služba pro bojové sporty. Od spuštění v roce 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS je nyní k dispozici ve více než 200 země a území. UFC FIGHT PASS poskytuje svým členům neomezený přístup k živým UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; žít smíšených bojových umění a bojových sportů z celého světa; Původní série a historické programování; Speciální funkce; behind-the-scenes obsahu; hloubkové rozhovory; a up-to-the minutových zpráv o světě bojových sportů. Předplatitelé UFC FIGHT PASS také mají 24/7 Přístup k největším světovým knihovny boj, představovat více než 20,000 záchvaty z desítek bojuje sportovním organizacím, stejně jako každý boj v historii UFC. Fanoušci boje mají přístup k UFC FIGHT PASS na osobních počítačích, iOS a Android mobilní zařízení, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Rok, Samsung chytrých televizích, LG chytrých televizích, a televizory Sony s Android TV. Pro více informací, navštivtewww.ufcfightpass.com. 

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Giovanni Marquez following in Olympian and world champion father’s footsteps

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2020 Státní příslušníci USA v boxu, Prosince. 5-12, Shreveport, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Klín. (Listopad 2, 2020) – Houston welterweight amateur boxerGiovanni Marquezis hoping for a little Deja-vu from his chief coach and grandfather, Arturo Marquez, who guided his son and Giovanni’s father, Raul “El Diamante” Marquez, to a roster spot on the 1992 USA Boxing Olympic Boxing Team.

Raul, who was a 2-time US amateur champion in two different weight classes, welterweight, and junior middleweight, went on to become the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light middleweight World champion, retiring with a 41-4 (12 KO) pro record.

Rather than turn pro this year, 19-year-old Giovanni remained in the amateur ranks, albeit with a series of goals, first and foremost, to capture a gold medal at the 2020 USA Boxerské Národní mistrovství, Prosinec 5-12, at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

“My goal this year is to win the U.S. Nationals and have outstanding performances throughout the tournament,” Giovanni reported. “My long-term goal is to compete internationally and represent the United States at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

“The reason I returned for another year after missing in the Olympic Trials is because I still have a lot to prove on the amateur boxing scene. My team and I decided this was the best decision and I am still very young. My performances in every national tournament I’ve competed in have consistently improved every time. In my last national tournament – Last Chance Qualifier – I faced off withDelante Johnson, the 2020 US Olympic Qualification Team member, and I lost a split decision. Although I lost the fight, I proved that I could compete at the highest level with the top dogs. Now that I’m a little bit older, silnější, and physically and mentally more mature, I’m confident I have what it takes to become No. 1 in the division. This is why my team and I decided to stay an amateur instead of turning pro.

“I’m very excited about these Nationals, excited to show what I’ve been working on and critiquing everyday inside the gym. Winning the Nationals will mean the world to me, as I have put in so much time and effort into this sport. With my experience gained the past few years, hard work and maturity, I am confident a gold medal awaits me in Shreveport.”

A boxer-puncher who makes the necessary adjustments needed to win, Giovanni has the ability to switch from his orthodox stance to southpaw, comfortably and effectively.

Being the son of a famous boxer, přirozeně, has its advantages and disadvantages. Giovanni is ready to break out on his own, at least to some extent, with his grandfather and grandmother (Yolanda Marquez) working his corner, while his dad sits in the stands watching the action.

“Coming from a boxing family,” Giovanni remarked, “I was always in the gym messing around on the heavy bag while my father was training. The reason I started boxing was because it’s something that was just part of my family’s life. I had an interest to try it out myself and realized I was talented. I fell in love with the sport and haven’t looked back since. My first official fight was when I was 12.

“There definitely are more eyes on the son of a famous boxer. This doesn’t add pressure on me, it motivates me to prove that I am capable of accomplishing the same things my father did like winning national titles. To have a father with his experience and knowledge in boxing is truly a blessing.”

Training during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t really been a problem, largely because his grandfather and father are boxing gym owners. Giovanni did struggle, ačkoli, because he worried about his grandfather’s health due to his advanced age and susceptibility to dangerous complications if infected. They’ve stayed healthy by practicing social distancing and properly sanitizing each and every day in the gym.

“Being cornered by my grandfather is a good feeling,” Giovanni explained, “because I know everything he tells me is for my own good. I feel like my grandfather already created one Olympian in my dad, so he has all the right tools and knowledge to do the same with me.

“Not only is he my boxing coach, he’s also a mentor who has groomed me into the young man I am today. My father and uncle also help to train me by working the mitts and helping out with strength and conditioning workouts. Ultimately, it is a good feeling to have my family in my corner, pushing me beyond my limits in order for me to be successful.”

Giovanni Marquez is preparing to establish his own identity.

INFORMACE: 

www.usaboxing.org 

Cvrlikání: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

O USA BOXING:  Posláním amerického boxu bude umožnit sportovcům a trenérům Spojených států dosáhnout trvalé konkurenceschopnosti, rozvíjet charakter, podporovat sport boxu, a propagovat a rozvíjet olympijský styl boxu ve Spojených státech. Odpovědností USA Boxing není pouze výroba olympijského zlata, ale také dohlížet a řídit všechny aspekty amatérského boxu ve Spojených státech.

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GERVONTA DAVIS SCORES KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE OVER LEO SANTA CRUZ TO WIN TITLES IN TWO WEIGHT DIVISIONS SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME PPV

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GERVONTA DAVIS SCORES KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE OVER LEO SANTA CRUZ TO WIN TITLES IN TWO WEIGHT DIVISIONS SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME PPV®

Mario Barrios Retains WBA Super Lightweight Title with KO Over Ryan Karl; Regis Prograis and Isaac Cruz Both Score Stoppage Victories

Delayed Telecast of Tonight’s Main and Co-Main Event Will Air Exclusively on SHOWTIME® v sobotu, Listopad 7 na 9 p.m. ET / PT

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SAN ANTONIO – Listopad 1, 2020 – Gervonta “Tank” Davis delivered a Knockout of the Year candidate over four-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in the most significant fight of his career, retaining his WBA Lightweight title and picking up the WBA Super Featherweight title Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV® at the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. It was the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March with an announced crowd of 9,024.

It was both fighters’ pay-per-view main event debut, and Davis (24-0, 23 KO) a Santa Cruz (37-2-1, 19 KO) delivered an all-action war that had the fans on their feet from start to finish. Boj, which was contested at 130 liber, saw both fighters stand in the pocket and press the action. It was in the sixth round when the defining moment of the night occurred, as Davis found an opening to land his trademark left uppercut, a knockout shot which Santa Cruz never saw coming. Davis proved that he is one of the most powerful punchers in the sport, stunning the crowd. Watch the KO ZDE.

“The uppercut wasn’t the key coming into the fight, but I adapted to what he was bringing,” said Baltimore’s Davis. “I knew he was taller and crouching down and moving forward. Once he moved forward, I tried to jab and make him run into the shot. He was right there for it. He punches, but he doesn’t try to get out of the way. There was nowhere for him to go on that knockout because I got him into the corner.

The power and body attack of the 25-year-old Davis was the difference as he landed 55 percent of his power punches to 29 percent for Santa Cruz, who was having his best round of the fight in the sixth round prior to the defining punch. The stronger Davis lured the 32-year-old Santa Cruz into a firefight as 34 of Davis’ 84 landed punches were body shots.

“Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter,” řekl Davis, who is promoted by all-time great Floyd Mayweather. “He came ready for me. I was just the better fighter tonight. I want to maintain both belts. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, we’ll go with it. I’m not ducking or dodging anybody. I’m a pay-per-view star. Everybody knows I’m number one and I showed it tonight.”

“We didn’t get the win, but I’m okay,” řekl Santa Cruz, who was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz was a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes were at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, a 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.

Ve spolupráci funkce, San Antonio’s hometown favorite Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 KO) kept his unbeaten record intact and retained his WBA Super Lightweight title with a sixth-round KO over a game and bloodied Ryan Karl (18-3, 12 KO) on Halloween night. Watch the KO ZDE.

The fight broke open in the sixth round when Barrios landed a straight right hand that sent Karl down for just the third time in his career. Karl’s problems were further exasperated after an accidental clash of heads created a brutal cut on his forehead which proved to be too much to cope with. The 25-year-old Barrios smelled blood and closed the show in emphatic fashion, landing a left hook that sent Karl down and out at 2:23 of the sixth round. V době do zastavení, Barrios was ahead on all three scorecards (48-47 a 49-46 dvakrát).

In the all-important sixth round, Barrios landed 29 z jeho 58 power punches against a very tough Karl, kdo hodil 60 punches per round but landed just 18 percent of those punches.

“This fight is for everybody who came out here in San Antonio tonight,” said Barrios following the win. “I told them we’d get this first title defense, and I hope everyone enjoyed it. I was just being patient and picking my shots. I started to really land them and got him out of there. I was ready to go a hard 12 kola, but my patience helped me get him out of there. I listened to what Virgil [Lovec] was telling me in the corner. It was great to get the job done here at home”

“I feel fine but it was a hard shot that I got hit with,” said Milano, Texas’ “Cowboy” Karl. “It was a tough, good, close fight. It was a good headbutt. I was bleeding pretty good but overall I feel fine. I’m not a sore loser. Přišel jsem do boje, that’s what I expected. So congratulations to Mario on the win. We’ll move on from here.”

Former world champion Regis Prograis (25-1, 21 KO) took the first step to getting back on top of the 140-pound division, scoring a third-round stoppage of Juan Heraldez (16-1-1, 10 KO) in the second bout of the night. Watch the stoppage ZDE.

Ve třetím kole, the fight changed in an instant as Prograis took advantage of Heraldez keeping his hands too low by landing his most dangerous weapon, a dynamite left hook that sent Heraldez sprawling to the canvas. When Heraldez got back to his feet, PROGRAMY, who was born and raised in New Orleans but now fights out of Katy, Texas, sensed his opponent was in danger and pounced on Heraldez, forcing referee Rafael Ramos to step in and stop the action at 1:23 of round number three.

V pátek, PROGRAMY, who lost a 140-pound title unification fight to Josh Taylor last October, weighed in over the 140-pound limit.

“I’ve been out of the ring for a year so I think that had some effect on me not making weight,” said the 31-year-old Prograis. “Neexistuje žádné výmluvy, but the bubble also had some effect. Mainly it was the layoff though. My body wasn’t adjusted to making the weight again.

In the buildup to the fight, Prograis repeatedly stated he felt he was still the best in the world at 140 pounds and vowed to get his belt back.

“I still feel like I’m the best at 140,” Prograis reiterated to SHOWTIME’s Mauro Ranallo following the fight. “I’m going to keep proving it every time I fight. Me and Josh Taylor had a close fight, and I think if it had happened in the U.S. I would have won. We know that one day we’ll have to rematch at 140 or 147.”

The Las Vegas-based Heraldez, who is signed to Mayweather Promotions, was disappointed he didn’t get the chance to continue the fight despite landing just 12 total punches landed compared to Prograis’ 35.

“I just thought it was an early stoppage,” řekl. “I was just getting warm, loose. He stunned me, but I don’t think they should’ve stopped the fight.”

In the pay-per-view telecast opener, Mexico City’s Isaac Cruz (20-1-1, 15 KO) wasted no time in getting the fans on their feet, scoring a stunning first-round knockout of Diego Magdaleno (32-4, 13 KO) jen 53 seconds into the night’s action. Watch the KO ZDE.

The diminutive but powerful Cruz came out swinging immediately after hearing the opening bell, using his vicious uppercut to knock down the 34-year-old Magdaleno for the 11th time in his career inside of 30 sekundy. Jen 20 seconds after Magdaleno got to his feet, Cruz again unleashed a barrage of punches with Magdaleno against the ropes, finishing him off with back-to-back right uppercuts. In a short night of work, Cruz managed to land 21 na 31 údery, 20 of which were power shots.

With the win in the IBF Title Eliminator, Cruz puts himself in position to challenge lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez down the line.

“The new Mike Tyson from Mexico was born tonight,” said the 22-year-old Cruz. “I thought it would go longer, but my natural instinct is always to go for it in the first round. I have confidence that I could win the world title right now. I thought it was a statement win. From now on, hopefully everyone will know my name and I’ll get the big fights. I would love a Teofimo Lopez fight. I’m very motivated right now. If he’s tough enough to take it, bring it on.”

The announce team for the SHOWTIME PPV telecast was led by the most experienced and decorated boxing team on television. Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer served as host for the evening. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and four-time world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Kromě toho, former world champion Raúl Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

The executive producer of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast is four-time Emmy award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director is Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy. The pair has been guiding SHOWTIME Sports’ flagship series SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® since its inception in 1986 and has produced the three highest-grossing pay-per-view events of all time (Mayweather-Pacquiao, Mayweather-McGregor, Mayweather-Canelo).

Davis vs. Santa Cruz was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club.





Pro více informací navštivte www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, sledovat na Twitteru @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MayweatherPromotions, @TGBPromotionss or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing a https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
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DEVIN HANEY TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AND PHOTOS: “I have a goal to be the first billionaire boxer”

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WBC Lightweight Champion Haney Battles Former Two-Time World Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa on Saturday, Listopad 7 Live on DAZN from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in an Event Presented by Matchroom USA and Devin Haney Promotions


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LAS VEGAS, NV (Říjen 30, 2020) – Undefeated WBC lightweight world champion Devine “Sen” Haney (24-0, 15 KO), will return to the ring on November 7, 2020, against former 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and two-time world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-3, 18 KO).


Haney vs. Gamboa is a 12-round world title fight taking place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be the main event on a highly anticipated Matchroom USA card in association with Akce Devina Haneyho, broadcast on DAZN.


Here is what Devin Haney, the WBC Lightweight Champion, had to say ahead of his fight with Gamboa as he wraps up his final day of training camp in Las Vegas.


On his recent training camp in Las Vegas.


“I stay in the gym, I basically live in the gym, so once camp begins, I put my all into training. I do not want to be outworked, and I am driven by those around me. I am extremely focused right now. I’m going to be the face of boxing.”


On returning after his shoulder injury.


“No athlete wants to ever be injured. I took the time I needed to, listened to the doctors, and let my body rest. One good thing from the social distancing and stay-at-home orders was it occurred during the time I was recovering so I was able to be fully rested once the gyms reopened. I am now 100% and better than ever, you will see on fight night.”


On his matchup with Yuriorkis Gamboa.


“Gamboa has done a lot in the sport, and the fact that he gave a lot of fighters tough fights, says a lot about him. I want to prove a point in this bout that a lot of people are not mentioning my name amongst the best in the world, and I am looking to change that by putting forth a performance against Gamboa that no one has ever seen before. I respect Gamboa as a fighter, but in the ring, I will have no respect for him at all. In the ring he is my enemy.


On what a spectacular win means for your career.


“Obviously, a win gives me my 2nd world title defense which is very important to me. Title defenses shows a lot about what kind of fighter you really are. I don’t care how you won it or who you won it from…can you defend the world title against all challengers? That’s what I represent as a throwback champion. You can have a strategy to get there but when you become a champion you become a target. Tank Davis, Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia are all great potential opponents for me. I’d rather fight sooner than later but they have to feel the same way about me. I have a goal to be the first billionaire boxer, and to do that I have to put forth billion-dollar performances. That’s exactly what I’m going to do on November 7th in Miami.”


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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. LEO SANTA CRUZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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“I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport v sobotu večer," – Davis

“Everyone has their opinion on this fight. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong," – Santa Cruz

Three-Time World Champion Davis and Four-Division World Champion Santa Cruz To Meet in Halloween Thriller at Alamodome in San Antonio Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® Tuto sobotu, Říjen 31 in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – Říjen 29, 2020 – Three-time world champion Gervonta „Tank“ Davis and four-division champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz squared off at a final press conference Thursday to preview their highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) main event showdown taking place this Saturday, Říjen 31 from Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Two of the sport’s most electrifying fighters, Davis and Santa Cruz will battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships in a matchup that pits the prodigious power of Davis against the unrelenting pressure of Santa Cruz.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Pro více informací, návštěva Alamodome.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“My team and I decided to move our camp to Las Vegas so we could have a perfect camp. We spent 15 weeks in training, so I’m well prepared. Hopefully Leo is well prepared and we give the fans what they want to see.

“We know Leo is going to come with a lot of punches and I’m going to be explosive. It’s all about giving fans a treat. I’m grateful to be in this position and I’m ready. Saturday night is going to be a memorable night.

“Not to take anything from him, Yuriorkis Gamboa was just trying to survive against me. It’s harder to get punches off when someone isn’t trying to bring the fight. I know Leo is going to come to fight. I think this performance is going to put me up to the next level.

“I don’t think I have to knock him out, I just have to go out there and be great. Forget everything else, I just have to go out there and show everyone that I’m the top guy in the boxing world. That’s my main goal.

“Michael Jordan used to read the paper and do what they said he couldn’t do. That’s what I’m doing. I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport on Saturday night.

“Leo is going to come to fight and it’s just about me stepping up and doing what I do best. You can see the potential in a fighter from the outside, but you have to see it actually come out in a fight to believe it. That’s the position I’m in. Everyone knows I’m great, I just have to show it.

“Leo has shown that he’s a top tier fighter, and he’s going up against an explosive, powerful fighter like myself. I think the winner should be in the top 10 of the pound-for-pound list.

“Floyd Mayweather has just told me to stay focused despite everything that comes with pay-per-view week. I have to get the job done first, but also do everything that comes with being the next pay-per-view star.

“I’m one of those fighters that knows how to focus when I have something big in front of me. None of the great fighters before me have frozen up when it’s crunch time. I’ve always been able to focus when big things are on the line. That’s what I did for this training camp.

“I’m not really focused on anyone who isn’t Leo Santa Cruz. I can’t overlook Leo. As far as any other fighter out there, they just don’t matter to me right now. I’ll prove it along the way. This is one step closer to proving the point I want to prove.”

LEO SANTA CRUZ

“This is what I’ve always dreamed of. When I was a little boy, I wanted to be on this stage. I’m living that dream and I’m very happy and excited. I never thought I’d accomplish it. I thought it was like winning the lottery. But thanks to the fans, I’m here where I’m at.

“I’m facing the best fighter in the division. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. I have to go against the best fighter. I wanted to challenge myself. I know this is a dangerous fight for me, but I want to test myself.

“We’ve both suffered and been through a lot to get here. Neither of us wants to go back to where we started. So I know we’re both going to give a great fight to the fans.

“I have the heart of a Mexican warrior. My dad has told me to fight a smart fight, but even though he’s going to say that, there’s a good chance I end up brawling with him at times. Bez ohledu na to, co, we’re going to find a way to beat him.

“I don’t really worry about being the underdog. Everyone has their opinion. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong. I trained hard to go out there and do that Saturday.

“Gervonta is the best opponent I’ve faced. He’s the strongest fighter I’ll have faced. The Abner Mares and Carl Frampton fights were great experience for this kind of fight. I learned a lot from those four fights and since then I’ve learned a lot more.

“It would mean the world to me to become a five-division champion. It would be another dream come true. I would put the Santa Cruz last name right up there with the best.

“Gervonta is a big guy and I know he’s going to come hit hard. But I’ve trained with bigger guys all camp and I’ve been able to take everything thrown at me.

“The fans want you to go and make it a back and forth war. I know against Gervonta I have to fight smart. I’m going to just try as hard as I can to listen to my father’s advice.

“I definitely took this fight to quiet the critics. People said I didn’t want to fight the big names. So I went after the biggest challenge in the division and that’s Gervonta Davis.

“I leave the opinions to the fans and media. My job is to get the win and give the fans a great fight. I’m going to give it my best and leave it all in the ring.”

CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Trainer

“Camp has been great. It was unbelievable. I really appreciate the work that he put in. I can’t wait to see Tank in the ring. I’m looking forward to great performances from both fighters.

“’Tank’ accomplished a lot of things that I’ve asked him to do, but this is the pinnacle of them all right here. Both of these families have walked the same line with different trails. They both have a chance to become greats with this win.

“Every time I look at ‘Tank’ now, I flash back to those younger years in the gym with him as a child. Now he’s the man I’ve always looked at him to be. Je to rodinný typ, business man and a wonderful fighter. It’s amazing to see one of my boys all grown up.”

JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’s Father and Trainer

“We had a really good training camp and understand the importance of this fight. Leo is fully prepared for this fight on Saturday and I expect him to have a great performance.

“I’m very thankful to be here. I’m so happy to be here with my son for such a big fight and be able to guide him and help him accomplish his dream.

“We know that Davis is a very strong and accomplished fighter. But Leo has just used it to motivate him in the gym every day and you’ll be able to see that on Saturday.”

STEPHEN Espinoza, Prezident, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.

“One of the biggest reasons I love boxing is because we get to witness young men, like ‘Tank’ Davis and Leo Santa Cruz, develop and mature right in front of our eyes. This is our ninth fight with ‘Tank’ and 13th with Leo. We have seen them mature as fighters and we have seen them mature as young men. We’ve seen them struggle, pot, and triumph. We’ve seen them become fathers.”

“I remember the first time I met ‘Tank’, it was April 2016 ve Washingtonu, D.C.. He was on the non-televised undercard of an Adrien Broner fight. He had already fought, he came over during the telecast and Floyd introduced him. I remember his very words, ‘This is my young fighter. Watch out for this kid.’ And we’ve been watching ever since.

“I remember the first time I met Leo was in June 2012. Shortly before his first world title fight. He was a very humble, quiet, soft spoken, almost shy young men. Very different from the guy that I saw in the ring about 48 hours after that. The point is, we’ve been along for the journey of these young men.

“They have been battling the odds, literally since birth. We were lucky enough to spend time with them during ALL ACCESS. They opened their hearts, their minds, and themselves to share their stories. The thing I’ve heard most is that the difficulty about this fight is not whether people want to watch it or whether they’re going to buy it, it’s who they’re going to root for. Because if you know these young men’s stories, what they’ve gone through, and what they’ve experienced, it is incredible.

“The bottom line is in these two young men we have two of the most accomplished and popular young fighters in the sport today. Leo has been a champion almost consistently since 2012. ‘Tank’ had sellouts or near sellouts in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Atlanta, just last year. We have got these two accomplished young men fighting on Saturday night. You have to respect their journey, odkud pocházejí, and respect the teams that come around him.

“We do know what’s going to happen on Saturday night. Leo is going to come into the ring, throw a lot of punches and show an activity rate that’s unlike just about anybody else in the sport. ‘Tank’ is going to show the power, rychlost, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Kromě toho, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”

O DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will see three-time world champion Gervonta „Tank“ Davis and four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Říjen 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heráldez in a 10-round showdown. V televizní vysílání otvíráku, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

Pro více informací navštivte www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, sledovat na Twitteru @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, on Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MayweatherPromotions, @TGBPromotionss or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing a https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.
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SHOWTIME® SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS ANNOUNCES “Macho: The Hector Camacho Story”

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Film Chronicles the Unlikely Rise and Untimely Death of One of Boxing’s Most Colorful Champions

Premieres Friday, Prosinec 4 na 9 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK – October 27, 2020 – Showtime Sports Documentary Films today announced it will air MACHO: PŘÍBĚH HECTOR CAMACHO, an unflinching look at the remarkable life, storied career and unsolved murder of one of boxing’s greatest showmen. Premiering Friday, Prosinec 4 na 9 p.m. ET / PT na SHOWTIME, the documentary debuts just two weeks after the eighth anniversary of Camacho’s fatal shooting in Bayamon, Portoriko.

For the first time on film, MACHO: PŘÍBĚH HECTOR CAMACHO offers a thorough examination of an unlikely sports hero. The film celebrates Camacho’s sublime boxing skills and the unbridled charisma that brought Spanish Harlem and Puerto Rican culture to the center of the sports world. Through rare and revealing interviews with his mother, Maria Matias, sestry, manželka Amy a syn Hector Jr., dokument se také ponoří do problémové mysli a ducha legendárního bojovníka, his battle with addiction and the inner turmoil that ultimately lead to his demise – a mysterious double homicide on a roadside in November 2012.

“Macho Camacho’s charisma, boxing prowess and flamboyant style made him a Puerto Rican sports icon, a, for a time, the biggest star in boxing. When he stepped into the ring, everyone knew it was ‘Macho Time,’” said Stephen Espinoza, Prezident, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “This film reveals the complex highs and lows of Hector’s life: the joy he brought so many, as well as the demons that he battled privately behind the scenes. Through it all, nicméně, Camacho brought boxing a level of showmanship and flamboyance that was far ahead of his time.”

Born in Bayamon and raised in the projects of Spanish Harlem in the 1970s, Camacho ascended to the pinnacle of boxing. His dynamic speed, footwork and power combined with his unparalleled showmanship helped usher in a new era of modern boxing and made him a member of an exclusive club of fighters who transcended the sport. The film tells the story of Camacho’s rise from a troubled youth to a multi-division world champion. MACHO: PŘÍBĚH HECTOR CAMACHO revisits Camacho’s unforgettable performances against legends such as Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard and Julio Cesar Chavez, and pivotal career turning points in bouts with Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini and beloved New England fighter Vinny Pazienza. Through all the ups and downs and wins and losses, Camacho’s story of resilience is inspiring, ačkoli, in the end, there was one opponent he could never beat – himself.

MACHO: PŘÍBĚH HECTOR CAMACHO je directed by two-time Emmy® Vítěz ceny Eric Drath (Assault in the Ring and No Más, 30 pro 30), and produced by Drath and Danielle Naassana, oba Live Star Entertainment. Sixteen-time Emmy Award winner Aaron Cohen served as writer and consulting producer.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), stoprocentní dceřiná společnost ViacomCBS Inc., vlastní a provozuje Nejlepší televizní sítě Showtime®, MOVIE CHANNEL™ a Flix®, a rovněž nabízí Showtime ON DEMAND®, MOVIE CHANNEL™ Na vyžádání a Flix On Demand®, a síť je autentizace služba SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., stoprocentní dceřiná společnost SNI, provozuje samostatný streamovací službu Showtime®. SHOWTIME je v současné době k dispozici předplatitelům prostřednictvím kabelu, DBS, a poskytovatelé telekomunikací, a jako samostatná streamovací služba přes Amazon, Jablko®, Google, LG chytrých televizích, Oculus Go, Rok®, Samsung chytrých televizích, Xbox One a PlayStation®4. Spotřebitelé se také mohou přihlásit k odběru SHOWTIME prostřednictvím Amazon Prime Video Channels, Kanály Apple TV, AT&T TV nyní, FuboTV, Hulu, Kanál Roku, Sling TV a YouTube TV. Diváci mohou také sledovat na počítačích na Showtime.com. SNI prodává a distribuuje sportovní a zábavní akce na výstavu pro předplatitele na základě prostřednictvím SHOWTIME PPV pay-per-view®. Pro více informací, přejít na www.SHO.com.
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Alexander “Velký” Flores driven to conquer Luis “King Kong” Ortiz

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LAS VEGAS (Říjen 27, 2020) – California heavyweight Alexander “Velký” Květiny (18-2-1, 16 KO), whose only pro losses have been to world champions, will have the opportunity of his boxing career on November 7th, when he takes on 2-time world title challenger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (26 KO).

King Kong vs. Alexander The Great will air live on FOX television, začíná na 8:00 p.m. A / 5:30 p.m. PT, in the 10-round main event on the Premier Boxing Champions card from Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

“Ortiz is a 2-time world title challenger who has a lot of experience,” Flores said. “Jsem mladý, hladový, driven and determined to win. Beating Ortiz is a life-changing opportunity that I won’t be taking for granted.”

“Ortiz is a great fighter,” Květiny’ podporovatel Keith Veltre (RJJ Boxing CEO/co-founder) přidán, “but I think he may regret fighting a hungry lion like Flores. Fighting the elite of the heavyweight division has never been a problem for Alexander, whose only two losses have been to world champions. He gained invaluable experience in those fights that he’ll take into the ring against Oritz. We’d like to thank Team Ortiz, PBC and FOX for this tremendous opportunity.”

The 30-year-old Flores, fighting out of Roland Heights (JAKO), lost in 2014 to world champions Charles Martin a Joseph Parker four years later Flores captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World heavyweight title in 2012 with a fifth-round stoppage of Joey Montoya.

Cuba-born Ortiz, who lives in Miami, has lost only twice, both times to world champion Deontay Wilder. Ortiz, a 41-year-old southpaw, has defeated a litany of world-class heavyweights during his 10 ½ year pro career, including Christian Hammer, Travis Kaufman, Malik Scott, Tony Thompson, Bryan Jennings, Monte Barrett, Lateef Kayode and Epifanio Mendoza. Jako amatér, Ortiz had a reported 349-19 záznam, and he captured a gold medal at the 2006 Kubánské národní mistrovství.

INFORMACE:

Webové stránky: http://www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com
Facebook: /RJJBoxing, /KeithVeltre
Cvrlikání: @Keith_Veltre, @RoyjonesJRfa @RoyJonesJrOfficial,
Instagram: @KeithVeltre, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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Boxing a family affair for Idaho amateur boxer Kendra Samargis

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Klín. (Říjen 26, 2020) – Idaho middleweight boxer Kendra (Reeves) Samargis‘ decision four years ago to lose weight has led her onto a path to compete in the 2020 USA Boxerské Národní mistrovství, Prosinec 5-12, at Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Boxing for the 26-year-old Samargis, who lives in Twin Falls, is a real family affair. She’s trained by her husband, Jason, and their two sons, Skyler Bellus (11) and Riley Marovich (8), are in USA Boxing. Skyler, vlastně, has competed in several tournaments in which his mother also fought.

“I got into boxing just as a form of weight loss,” Kendra explained. “My husband had been a boxing coach for many years and he still had all of his equipment. We set it up in our garage and started training. Zaprvé, starting out was the worst thing I had ever done. The amount of stamina, endurance, and strength that I needed to have was unreal. Slowly over time I lost tremendous weight, 73-pounds to be exact, and I came to love the sport.

“I’m always asked what it’s like to be trained by my husband. I always say I have a secret weapon, someone who is in my corner who wants me to succeed just as much as I do and supports me throughout. Také, in times we’re at tournaments, I am never alone the night before a big fight and if I need a pep talk, he is right there. Nyní, my sons competing with me, dobře, that’s a different story. Being on the outside of the ring while my boys are competing is by far harder than any fight I have ever had. My mom-side definitely kicks in. Konec konců, ačkoli, I know how well trained they are, and I have to trust that. I don’t work their corners because that’s too close. I would throw in the towel every time. I have to be in the stands.”

Kendra and both of her sons will be competing in Shreveport this year, despite having to train during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for the first national tournament of the year in the United States.

“Training during the pandemic has been a blessing for me,” Kendra said. “We now own a gym in town. Tak, during the times we had to close our doors, můj manžel, kids and I were able to keep up with our training regimen. I learned so much during this time. We were actually able to slow things down and work on so many things that get overlooked. We are also very lucky to live in a small town, we only had to keep our gym closed for two months and we’ve been up and running since. I could only image how hard it must be for so many people during these times. We were very blessed to have a gym to get us through.”

Aktuálně hodnocené č. 10 na 152 pounds and No. 5 na 165, Kendra’s highlights thus far are winning gold medals at the 2019 Eastern Elite Qualifier and 2018 Národní Golden rukavice Tournament.

An aggressive boxer who throws punches in bunches, Samargis believes she’s made dramatic improvement in the past years. She admittedly changed many different parts of her game, focusing more on movement, foot and head placements.

Nakonec, she wants to capture top honors at multiple national tournaments, starting with this year’s Nationals Championship, and eventually turn pro to shoot for a world title. Pro tuto chvíli, ačkoli, she’s all in for the Nationals.

“I am my biggest competition for this year’s National Championships,” she concluded. “Every day I want to be the best version of myself and every day I wake up to the haunting possibility I could fall back into the person that I used to be. I have to go to war everyday with myself to keep this person at bay. All of the hours of training, nutrition and mental preparation helps me accomplish this. Every day I can continue to be the best version of myself, focusing only on getting better, then who I compete against won’t matter.

“I am beyond ready and excited for the National Championships this year. With the world coming to a halt this will be my first tournament of the year. I am ready to get back in the ring. Medaling will give me another national title under my belt and sharpen my resume for when I turn pro.”

INFORMACE:
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CASTLE HEADLINES HISTORIC FIRST ALL FEMALE PRO BOXING EVENT IN UK ON 21ST NOV

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WIBA World Champion Denise Castle is set to headline the historicLET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES událost, promoted by six time, five division World Champion Lee McAllister, that takes place on Saturday the 21st November 2020

Throughout her professional boxing career Bournemouth’s Castle has competed around the World, but curiously had never competed in a contest in her home country, but that will change come the 21st November, although as the event will be held behind closed doors, at the Northern Hotel in Aberdeen, and there will be no British fans ringside to support her.

Castle, a former World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai World Champion, secured the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) World Crown back in October 2019, following a fifth round stoppage over Sutthinee Bamrungpao in Bangkok, Thajsko.

On the 21st November Castle was originally set to defend her WIBA World Crown against Judit Hachbold, subject to Hachbold’s medical suspension issued by the Florida State Boxing Commission being resolved at least 30 days prior to the event, which has not occurred. A replacement opponent will be announced in due course.

To date theLET BATTLE COMMENCE série, which are broadcast live onFITE TV and delayed broadcast in the UK onSports Channel Network (Freeview/Youview Channel 265), has featured female contests on all events.

The first took place on the 18th July 2020 and hosted the professional boxing debut of ten time Kick Boxing World Champion Caitlin Foran against PBC International Silver Champion Jaime Bates.

LET BATTLE COMMENCE II, which was broadcast live on Friday 4th September, featured three female contests, the first featured PBC International Silver Super Flyweight ChampionNicola Hopewell versusTasha Boyes, also featured on the card were Elite Amateur StarsHollie Towl aEllie Coulson who made their respective professional boxing debuts againstJaime Bates aBeccy Ferguson.

The interim card for the 21st NovemberLET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES event sees WIBA Minimum-weight World ChampionDenise Castle defend her crown against a yet to be named replacement opponent.

The stacked card hosts the rematch betweenNicola Hopewell aTasha Boyes, following Boyes’ unfortunate retirement during their previous encounter due to an arm injury.

Former ten time Kick Boxing World ChampionCaitlin Foran will make her second appearance in the series and will face Shrewsbury’sBeccy Ferguson.

Former English National Amateur ChampionEllie Coulson will also be making her second appearance in the series, this time she facesEster Konecna from the Czech Republic.

Sheffield’s former five time National Amateur Champion and unbeaten as a professional, Hollie Towl, faces Malta’sMelissa Harianto.

World Boxing Rady (WBC) Muay Thai World ChampionNatacha De Almeida from Switzerland, will be making her professional boxing debut against York’sCarly Mackenzie.

Former Elite Amateur, South Shields’Estelle Scott, is back in action against debutingKirsty Biswas from Middlesbrough.

Manchester’sSophie Varley makes her first appearance on the series and will face debutingIvette Garcia.

Shrewsbury’s PBC International Silver Bantamweight ChampionJaime Bates will go toe-to-toe with the highly experienced KenyanJane Kavulani.

In addition to being the first all female professional boxing event, LET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES will also be the first ever event in the UK to be officiated by an all Female team licensed by the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA), who are sanctioning the historic event.

Former Amateur A Class RefereeCarla Fox will the third person in the ring, Michelle Pennington aErica Higgins will be the inspectors andEmma Truepenny will be the timekeeper and due to a broken toe preventing her competing on the historic event, MBC International Champion and BIBA’s Director of Female BoxingMarianne Marston, who is also a qualified Chief Inspector/Championship Supervisor, will now be the Chief Inspector and Championship Supervisor of the event.

LET BATTLE COMMENCE – THE LIONESSES, ve spojení sPAPA JOHN’S PIZZA aNEON ENERGY DRINK, will take place on the 21st November 2020 and will be broadcast exclusively live onFITE TV (PPV @ $12.99)

www.letbattlecommence.com

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SERGEY LIPINETS: “WE NEVER MISSED A BEAT IN PREPARATION, EVEN WITH OPPONENT CHANGE”

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Former World Champion Lipinets Battles Unbeaten
Custio Clayton for Interim IBF Welterweight Title
Živě na SHOWTIME® Sobota, Říjen 24 Headlining a
Premier Boxing Champions Event

NEW YORK (Říjen 20, 2020) – Even with a change in date and then opponent, Bývalý mistr světa Sergey Lipinets remains supremely confident in his training camp and overall preparations as he prepares to take on unbeaten Custio Clayton for the Interim IBF Welterweight Title live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Říjen 24 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

“We never missed a beat in preparation, even with the opponent change,” said Lipinets. “My fight with Kudratillo Abdukakhorov was on and off for so long that I already had an idea that he was going to be forced to back out, so I wasn’t shocked. I don’t really care, ačkoli. Whoever I have to fight I’m ready to fight, so I didn’t consider backing out of fighting for even one second.”

Lipinets credits his trainer, the renowned Joe Goossen, for helping his fighter mentally through the changes, in addition to the physical training they have undertook heading into the fight.

“Having Joe Goossen is like having a psychiatrist as well as a trainer,” said Lipinets. “He’s been extremely helpful about how to approach all of this. Joe helped me stay calm and understand that something good can always come from a bad or difficult situation, and because of that, I never lost focus.”

Clayton is a Canadian Olympian with an unblemished pro resume heading into this showdown. While Lipinets notes that there are differences in the fighting styles between Abdukakhorov and Clayton, none of it changes his intent on October 24.

“I know that Clayton has a great amateur background,” said Lipinets. “I’ve checked out his style, and the main difference is that Abdukakhorov is more active and Clayton is more accurate. Abdukakhorov is also a little more aggressive and Clayton is more patient.

“I don’t think one is tougher or easier than the other. I think that anyone fighting at this level is a difficult opponent. Abdukakhorov moves around more and can be more awkward with the different styles he uses. Both are very tough guys, but I’m ready for Clayton and focused only on him at this point.”

Despite his sole focus on Clayton, Lipinets knows that this fight brings a big opportunity to make a loud proclamation to the rest of the stacked welterweight division with a big performance to capture the interim IBF title.

“I’m prepared to make one statement – I belong here,” said Lipinets. “I want to fight the best. I want to make my imprint on this sport and build my legacy. I’ve had to do it the hard way, but I’m not complaining. I fought for my first championship in just my 13th pro fight. I believe that I belong right there at the top of this sport. People need to start mentioning my name with the top guys and after this fight they’ll have to. You can’t look past me anymore.”

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ABOUT LIPINETS VS. CLAYTON
Lipinets vs. Clayton will see former world champion Sergey Lipinets face unbeaten Custio Clayton for the Interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Říjen 24 z Mohegan Sun Arena v Uncasvillu, Conn. in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see undefeated contender Xavier Martínez battle hard-hitting Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Rising super lightweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins will duel knockout artist Subriel Matías in a 10-round showdown to kick off the televised action.

Akci pořádá TGB Promotions, Lee Baxter Promotions and Mayweather Promotions.

Pro více informací navštivte www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, sledovat na Twitteru @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing