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RJJ Boxing & iKON Fighting Federation Return to Mexico for back-to-back events

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STREAMING LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS®

Листопад. 19 & 20 FROM MARINATERRA HOTEL SPA IN SAN CARLOS

Лас-Вегас (Листопад 2, 2020) – Roy Jones Jr.(RJJ) Boxing Promotions and iKON Fighting Federation (iKON) return to Mexico for back-to-back combat sports events, Листопад 19ї an 20ї, at Marinaterra Hotel Spa in San Carlos, Сонора, Мексика.

RJJ Boxjng and iKON MMA will be streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS®, провідна у світі послуга цифрової передплати на бойові види спорту. Підписатися на UFC FIGHT PASS, будь ласка, відвідайтеwww.ufcfightpass.com or download the UFC app.

“We’ve really enjoyed working the past few months with co-promoterEmanuel Romo (De La O Promotions) and Marinaterra Hotel and Spa has been a gracious host” saidКіт Велтре, CEO/co-founder of RJJ Boxing. “Things will be a little different this trip, хоча, because we’ve separated boxing and MMA into two nights of combat sports entertainment. RJJ Boxing features a great super middleweight title fight between undefeated Juan Barajas and Mexican knockout artist Bruno Sandoval. As usual, we’ll showcase some promising prospects in real fights. iKON is growing fast, and our third MMA event promises to be our best yet.”

Boxing is scheduled to start streaming Thursday (Листопад. 19) live on UFC FIGHT PASS, починаючи з 10 p.m. І / 7 p.m. PT, followed on Friday (Листопад. 20) with MMA action, commencing 10 p.m. І / 7 p.m. PT.

У головній події 10-раундовому, Juan “Just Business” Barajas(11-0, 7 КО), fighting out of Victorville, Каліфорнія, puts his unblemished pro record on the line against dangerousBruno “Tiburon” Sandoval (21-4-1, 17 КО) for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Latino super middleweight championship.

Three unbeaten Cuban prospects living in Guatemala – middleweightYoelvis “La Joya” Gomez (2-0, 2 КО), важковаговикGeovany “La Bestia” Bruzon (2-0, 2 “KOs) and super bantamweightAriel Perez De La Torre (3-0, 3 КО) — are slated to be in 6-round bouts versus opponents to be determined. Unbeaten California welterweightRaiden “Mortal Kombat” Jace Martinez (5-0, 5 КО) is also scheduled to fight in a 4-rounder against TBA.

Two highly rated Mexican lightweights, Alejandro “El Pato” Martinez (11-4-0) іDaniel “Danger” Vega(12-3-0), headlineiKON 3.   

AdditionaliKON 3 matches will soon be announced.

Cards subject to change.

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Websites:   HTTP://www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com, www.ufcfightpass.com  

Facebook: /UFCFightPass, /КітВелтре

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

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

ABOUT ROY JONES JR, BOXING PROMOTIONS: Co-founded in 2013 by 10-time world champion Roy Jones, Молодший. and Keith Veltre, Рой Джонс, Молодший. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is on its way to reinventing boxing.  RJJ has already made a huge impact in the boxing community in a few short years.  Creating exhilarating content for UFC Fight Pass, CBS Sports, Час Для Шоу, ESPN and beIN Sports in some of the finest venues across the country, RJJ has proven it is conquering the sweet science of the sport.


Based in the fight capital of the world, Лас-Вегас, Невада, Рой Джонс-молодший. Boxing Promotions is climbing to the top at a fast pace, adding young talent to its growing stable: NABF super flyweight champion, WBC #15, WBA #14 and IBF #7 Jade “Hurricane” Bornea (15-0, 10 КО), two-time world title challenger WBO #11 bantamweight “Mighty” Aston Palicte (26-4-1, 22 КО), former NABA welterweight champion Kendo ‘Tremendo” Castaneda (17-2, 8 КО), former Interim World middleweight title challenger John “The Phenom” Vera (19-1 (1 KO), NABF, WBC FECARBOX & WBC U.S. напівсередній вазі, WBC #14 and Santiago “Somer” Dominguez (22-0, 17 КО), undefeated middleweight prospect Connor “Kid” Coyle (12-0, 5 КО), undefeated super middleweight prospect Juan “Just Business” Barajas (11-0, 7 КО), and former WBC World Youth heavyweight Alexander “The Great” Flores (18-2-1, 16 КО).  

ABOUT UFC FIGHT PASS®: UFC Fight ПАРЄ® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. З моменту запуску в 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 країн і територій. UFC FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; жити змішаними єдиноборствами та бойовими видами спорту з усього світу; оригінальні серії та історичне програмування; особливі особливості; закулісний вміст; поглиблені інтерв’ю; та найсвіжіші звіти про світ бойових видів спорту. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 доступ до найбільшої у світі бібліотеки боротьби, за участю більше ніж 20,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, а також кожен бій в історії UFC. Fight fans can access UFC FIGHT PASS on personal computers, Мобільні пристрої iOS та Android, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Рік, Телевізори Samsung Smart, Смарт-телевізори LG, і телевізори Sony з Android TV. Для отримання більш детальної інформації, будь ласка, відвідайтеwww.ufcfightpass.com. 

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

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2020 USA Boxing Nationals, Грудня. 5-12, Shreveport, Луїзіана

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Листопад 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.

Рауль, who was a 2-time US amateur champion in two different weight classes, напівсередній, and junior middleweight, went on to become the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light middleweight World champion, retiring with a 41-4 (12 КО) 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 США боксу національних чемпіонатів, Грудня 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 Джонсон, 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, сильніший, 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, природно, 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, хоча, 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.

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Щебет: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

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ПРО БОКС США:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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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® в суботу, Листопад 7 на 9 p.m. ET / PT

Натисніть ОСЬ для фото з Естер Lin / Showtime
Натисніть ОСЬ for Photos from Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions

Сан-Антоніо – Листопад 1, 2020 – Gervonta “Бак” 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 КО) і Санта-Крус (37-2-1, 19 КО) delivered an all-action war that had the fans on their feet from start to finish. Боротьба, which was contested at 130 фунти, 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 ОСЬ.

“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,” сказав Девіс, 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,” сказав Санта-Крус, who was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.

Девіс проти. Santa Cruz was a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes were at stake. Іншими помітними прикладами в недавній історії боксу є 1988 Шугар Рей Леонард проти. Донні Лалонд бореться за титули у напівважкій та середній вазі, і 2014 Флойд Мейвезер. Маркос Майдана - матч-реванш у чемпіонатах у напівсередній та напівсередній вазі.

У со-функція, San Antonio’s hometown favorite Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 КО) 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 КО) on Halloween night. Watch the KO ОСЬ.

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. У момент зупинки, Barrios was ahead on all three scorecards (48-47 і 49-46 двічі).

In the all-important sixth round, Barrios landed 29 з його 58 power punches against a very tough Karl, хто кинув 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 раундів, but my patience helped me get him out of there. I listened to what Virgil [Мисливець] 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, Техас’ “Ковбой” Карл. “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. Я прийшов, щоб боротися, 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 КО) 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 КО) in the second bout of the night. Watch the stoppage ОСЬ.

У третьому раунді, 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, ПРОГРАМИ, who was born and raised in New Orleans but now fights out of Katy, Техас, 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.

У П'ятницю, ПРОГРАМИ, 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. “Там немає виправдань, 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,” він сказав. “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 КО) wasted no time in getting the fans on their feet, scoring a stunning first-round knockout of Diego Magdaleno (32-4, 13 КО) тільки 53 seconds into the night’s action. Watch the KO ОСЬ.

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 11ї time in his career inside of 30 секунд. Тільки 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 з 31 удари, 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. На додаток, 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, Молодший. 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).

Девіс проти. Santa Cruz was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Акції, Акції GTD та боксерський клуб Санта-Крус.





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ЦІНИ ТА ФОТОГРАФІЇ ДЕВІН ХЕНІ: “У мене є мета бути першим боксером-мільярдером”

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Чемпіон WBC у легкій вазі Хейні Битви Колишній дворазовий чемпіон світу Юріоркіс Гамбоа у суботу, Листопад 7 Прямий ефір на DAZN від Hard Rock Live у готелі Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Казино в події Представлено Matchroom USA та Devin Haney Promotions


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Лас-Вегас, Невада (Жовтень 30, 2020) - Непереможений чемпіон світу у легкій вазі за версією WBC Девін “Мрія” Хейні (24-0, 15 КО), повернеться на ринг у листопаді 7, 2020, проти колишніх 2004 Золотий олімпійський призер і дворазовий чемпіон світу Юріоркіс Гамбоа (30-3, 18 КО).


Хейні проти. Гамбоа це 12-раундовий бій за титул чемпіона світу, який проходить в готелі Seminole Hard Rock в Лас-Вегасі, Невада, і стане головною подією довгоочікуваного Matchroom США картка спільно з Девін Хейні Акції, трансляція на DAZN.


Ось що Девін Хейні, чемпіон WBC у легкій вазі, мусив сказати напередодні свого бою з Гамбоа, завершуючи останній день тренувальних зборів у Лас-Вегасі.


На своєму недавньому тренувальному таборі в Лас-Вегасі.


“Я залишаюся у спортзалі, Я в основному живу в спортзалі, отже, коли починається табір, Я вкладаю все в тренування. Я не хочу, щоб мене переробляли, і мене ведуть оточуючі. Зараз я надзвичайно зосереджений. Я буду обличчям боксу.”


Після повернення після поранення плеча.


“Жоден спортсмен не хоче ніколи отримувати травми. Я взяв час, який мені був потрібен, слухали лікарів, і дай моєму тілу відпочити. Одна хороша річ від соціальних розпоряджень про дистанціювання та перебування вдома - це сталося під час мого одужання, тому я зміг повністю відпочити після того, як тренажерні зали знову відкрили. я зараз 100% і краще, ніж будь-коли, ви побачите в ніч бою ".


Про його поєдинок з Юріоркісом Гамбоа.


«Гамбоа багато зробив у цьому виді спорту, і той факт, що він багато бойовиків давав важкі бої, говорить багато про нього. У цьому поєдинку я хочу довести, що багато людей не згадують моє ім’я серед найкращих у світі, і я прагну змінити це, виставивши виступ проти Гамбоа, якого ще ніхто ніколи не бачив. Я поважаю Гамбоа як бійця, але на рингу, Я взагалі не буду до нього поважати. На рингу він мій ворог.


Про те, що вражаючий виграш означає для вашої кар’єри.


“Очевидно, перемога дає мені 2-й захист титулу чемпіона світу, що дуже важливо для мене. Захист титулу показує багато про те, який ти боєць насправді. Мені байдуже, як ти його виграв чи у кого виграв…Чи можете ви захистити титул чемпіона світу проти всіх претендентів?? Це те, що я представляю як чемпіона з відкидів. У вас може бути стратегія, як туди потрапити, але коли ви стаєте чемпіоном, ви стаєте мішенню. Танк Девіс, Теофімо Лопес і Райан Гарсія - для мене всі великі потенційні суперники. Я волів би битися швидше, ніж пізніше, але вони повинні відчувати те саме щодо мене. У мене є мета бути першим боксером-мільярдером, і для цього я маю виставити мільярдні вистави. Це саме те, що я збираюся зробити 7 листопада в Маямі ".


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ГЕРВОНТА ДЕВІС проти. 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 on Saturday night," – Девіс

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

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® У цю суботу, Жовтень 31 in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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Сан-Антоніо, Техас – Жовтень 29, 2020 – Триразовий чемпіон світу Гервонта “Танк” Девіс and four-division champion Лев "Землетрус" Санта-Крус 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, Жовтень 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.

Девіс проти. Santa Cruz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Акції, Акції GTD та боксерський клуб Санта-Крус. 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. Квитки будуть розповсюджуватися в сидіннях, відомих як "стручки", щоб підтримувати дистанцію між групами, не з тієї самої партії. Для отримання більш детальної інформації, візит Alamodome.com.

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GERVONTA Девіс

“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.”

Лео Санта Крус

“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. не важливо що, 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. He’s a family man, 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.”

Стівен Еспіноза, Президент, Програмування спорту та заходів, 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 13ї with Leo. We have seen them mature as fighters and we have seen them mature as young men. We’ve seen them struggle, піт, and triumph. We’ve seen them become fathers.”

“I remember the first time I met ‘Tank’, it was April 2016 у Вашингтоні, 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. Справа в тому, 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, звідки вони, 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, швидкість, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Крім того, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”

ABOUT DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ
Девіс проти. Santa Cruz will see three-time world champion Гервонта “Танк” Девіс та чотиридивізійний чемпіон світу Лев "Землетрус" Санта-Крус battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Жовтень 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) у заході, представленому Прем'єр-чемпіонами з боксу з Аламодома у Сан-Антоніо, Техас.

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. У телеконвекторі, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

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SHOWTIME® SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS ANNOUNCES “Мачо: 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, Грудня 4 на 9 PM ET/PT

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

For the first time on film, MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY 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, sisters, wife Amy and son Hector Jr., the documentary also delves into the legendary fighter’s troubled mind and spirit, 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, і, for a time, the biggest star in boxing. When he stepped into the ring, everyone knew it was ‘Macho Time,’” said Stephen Espinoza, Президент, Програмування спорту та заходів, 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, проте, 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: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY 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, хоча, in the end, there was one opponent he could never beat – himself.

MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY є directed by two-time Emmy® Award winner Eric Drath (Assault in the Ring and No Más, 30 для 30), and produced by Drath and Danielle Naassana, both of Live Star Entertainment. Sixteen-time Emmy Award winner Aaron Cohen served as writer and consulting producer.

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Олександр “Великий” Flores driven to conquer Luis “Кінг Конг” Ортіс

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Лас-Вегас (Жовтень 27, 2020) – California heavyweight Олександр “Великий” Квіти (18-2-1, 16 КО), whose only pro losses have been to world champions, will have the opportunity of his boxing career on November 7ї, when he takes on 2-time world title challenger Луїс “Кінг Конг” Ортіс (26 КО).

King Kong vs. Alexander The Great will air live on FOX television, починаючи з 8:00 p.m. І / 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. “Я молодий, голодний, 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,” Квіти’ промоутер Кіт Велтре (RJJ Boxing CEO/co-founder) доданої, “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 (ТАКИЙ ЯК), lost in 2014 to world champions Чарльз Мартін і 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 Уайлдер. Ортіс, 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, Малик Скотт, Тоні Томпсон, Bryan Jennings, Monte Barrett, Lateef Kayode and Epifanio Mendoza. Як любитель, Ortiz had a reported 349-19 запис, and he captured a gold medal at the 2006 Кубинський національний чемпіонат.

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Boxing a family affair for Idaho amateur boxer Kendra Samargis

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Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Жовтень 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 США боксу національних чемпіонатів, Грудня 5-12, at Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Луїзіана.

Boxing for the 26-year-old Samargis, who lives in Twin Falls, is a real family affair. She’s trained by her husband, Джейсон, and their two sons, Skyler Bellus (11) and Riley Marovich (8), are in USA Boxing. Skyler, насправді, 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. Спочатку, 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. Також, 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. Зараз, my sons competing with me, добре, 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. Зрештою,, хоча, 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. Так, during the times we had to close our doors, мій чоловік, 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.”

Currently ranked No. 10 на 152 pounds and No. 5 на 165, Kendra’s highlights thus far are winning gold medals at the 2019 Eastern Elite Qualifier and 2018 Національні Золоті рукавички турнір.

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.

Зрештою, 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. На даний момент, хоча, 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.”

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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 historicНЕХАЙТЬСЯ БІЙ – ЛЕВИНИ подія, 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, Таїланд.

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 днів до початку заходу, which has not occurred. A replacement opponent will be announced in due course.

На сьогоднішній деньНЕХАЙТЬСЯ БІЙ серія, which are broadcast live onFITE TV та затримка трансляції у Великобританії наМережа спортивних каналів (Freeview/Youview Channel 265), проводив жіночі конкурси на всі події.

The first took place on the 18th July 2020 і провів дебют у професійному боксі десятикратного чемпіона світу з боксу Кейтлін Форан проти міжнародного срібного чемпіона PBC Хайме Бейтс.

НЕХАЙ БІЙ БІЙ ПОЧАТИ II, який транслювався в прямому ефірі у п’ятницю, 4 вересня, було проведено три жіночі конкурси, перший відзначений міжнародний срібний чемпіон PBC у срібній суперлегкій вазіНікола Хоупвелл протиТаша Бойес, на картці також були представлені Elite Amateur StarsХоллі Таул іЕллі Коулсон які дебютували у своєму професійному боксі протиХайме Бейтс іБексі Фергюсон.

Тимчасова картка на 21 листопадаНЕХАЙТЬСЯ БІЙ – ЛЕВИНИ подія бачить Чемпіона світу за мінімальною вагою WIBAЗамок Деніз defend her crown against a yet to be named replacement opponent.

Складена карта проводить матч-реванш міжНікола Хоупвелл іТаша Бойес, після нещасного виходу Бойєса на пенсію під час їх попередньої зустрічі через травму руки.

Колишній десятикратний чемпіон світу з кік-боксуКейтлін Форан відбудеться її друга поява в серіалі і зіткнеться з ШрусберіБексі Фергюсон.

Колишній національний чемпіон Англії серед аматорівЕллі Коулсон також відбудеться її друга поява в серії, цього разу вона стикаєтьсяЕстер Конечна з Чехії.

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

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

Колишній елітний аматор, Південні щитиЕстель Скотт, is back in action against debutingКірсті Бісвас з Мідлсбро.

Manchester’sСофі Варлі makes her first appearance on the series and will face debutingIvette Garcia.

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

In addition to being the first all female professional boxing event, НЕХАЙТЬСЯ БІЙ – ЛЕВИНИ will also be the first ever event in the UK to be officiated by an all Female team licensed by the British & Ірландський боксерський орган (BIBA), who are sanctioning the historic event.

Former Amateur A Class RefereeCarla Fox will the third person in the ring, Michelle Pennington іErica 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 BoxingМаріанна Марстон, who is also a qualified Chief Inspector/Championship Supervisor, will now be the Chief Inspector and Championship Supervisor of the event.

НЕХАЙТЬСЯ БІЙ – ЛЕВИНИ, у зв'язку зPAPA JOHN’S PIZZA іNEON ENERGY DRINK, will take place on the 21st November 2020 and will be broadcast exclusively live onFITE TV (PPV @ $12.99)

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СЕРГІЙ 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
Жити на SHOWTIME® Субота, Жовтень 24 Headlining a
Premier Boxing Champions Event

НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Жовтень 20, 2020) – Even with a change in date and then opponent, колишній чемпіон світу Сергій Lipinets remains supremely confident in his training camp and overall preparations as he prepares to take on unbeaten Custio Клейтон for the Interim IBF Welterweight Title live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Жовтень 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, хоча. 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 13ї 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
Липінець проти. Clayton will see former world champion Сергій Lipinets face unbeaten Custio Клейтон для тимчасової акції хедлайнерів за титул середньої ваги IBF у прямому ефірі в суботу, Жовтень 24 від Mohegan Sun Arena в Ункасвіллі, Коннектикут. у заході, представленому Прем'єр-чемпіоном боксу.

ШОКОВИЙ БОКС: СПЕЦІАЛЬНЕ ВИДАННЯ телепередача розпочнеться о 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT і побачить непереможеного суперника Xavier Martínez битва завзята Клаудіо "Матриця" Марреро у 12-раундовому чемпіонаті WBA у суперлегкій вазі у головній події. Зростаючий суперлегкий Малік “Крижаний чоловік” Хокінс буде поєдинок нокаутом артиста Subriel Matías в 10-раундовій розборці, щоб розпочати телепередачу.

Захід просувається TGB Promotions, Lee Baxter Promotions and Mayweather Promotions.

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