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CLARESSA SHIELDS RETURNS TO SHOWTIME® VYING TO BECOME FIRST UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION IN TWO DIVISIONS IN FOUR-BELT ERA

Shields To Face IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire With All Four Major Belts On The Line In 154-Pound Unification Bout

 BOXING BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, מאי 9 ב 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT

NEW YORK – March 11, 2020 – Undefeated three-division world champion Claressa Shields will attempt to become the first boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions when she faces unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire in a 154-pound unification bout on Saturday, מאי 9, חי על ההצגה מתחילה(9 p.m. ET p.m / 6. PT) from the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, לי.

The winner of the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION main event will walk away with Shields’ WBC and WBO titles, Dicaire’s IBF belt, and the WBA (Super) crown. This is the first time in its 99-year history that the WBA has awarded a Super Champion belt to a female boxer.

Tickets for the Salita Promotions event start at $35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center box office.

“I can’t wait to make history again on May 9,” said Shields. “Fighting in Flint in front of all my fans has been a dream of mine since turning pro. Having the opportunity to make history by fighting for the undisputed title in a second weight division is something I’m very proud of. Fighting against undefeated IBF 154-pound champion Marie-Eve Dicaire continues my quest to fight the very best in women’s boxing. And headlining on SHOWTIME again will continue my goal to lift women’s boxing to new heights. I’m going to give Flint and fight fans all over the world a night to remember on May 9!"

“I am very excited for this opportunity and it is an honor to face an opponent like Claressa Shields,” said Dicaire. “I am thankful to my promoter Yvon Michel and everyone involved in making this possible. For me, this is a dream come true. I will be prepared the best I can be and I am ready to leave everything in the ring to win the fight!"

In the four-belt era, only seven fighters have been undisputed in one division, including Shields, קייטי טיילור, ססיליה Braekhus, ברנרד הופקינס, ג'רמיין טיילור, טרנס קרופורד, and Oleksandr Usyk.

 On January 10 באטלנטיק סיטי, N.J., Shields made history by claiming the WBC and WBO 154-pound world championships with a dominating unanimous decision over Ivana Habazin. Shields became the fastest fighter in history, male or female, to win world titles in three different weight divisions, surpassing the records of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, who both accomplished the feat in 12 קרבות.

The 24-year-old Shields (10-0, 2 קוס) overpowered Habazin from the opening bell, utilizing a strong jab and a steady diet of body shots that left the Croatian mostly in defensive mode throughout the 10-round fight. In the sixth round, a series of body shots forced Habazin to take a knee in the first knockdown of her career.

“SHOWTIME has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Gina Carrano, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey in MMA, or Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing,” said Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: מהדורה מיוחדת. “More recently, we have shown Claressa Shields, כריסטינה האמר, Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano. מגן נגד. Dicaire will be our 12th women’s boxing event since 2017. Claressa’s bout with Dicaire represents another historic battle of unbeatens and attempt for another ‘first’ on SHOWTIME as Claressa looks to become undisputed in two weight classes.”

“I am excited to bring a historic night of boxing to fans in Flint at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center and to those watching on SHOWTIME,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “In Claressa Shields and Marie-Eve Dicaire, we have the two best junior middleweights in the world and two undefeated champions fighting for the undisputed world championship.  In addition to her already historic list of firsts, if victorious, Claressa will become the first two-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. It will be a triumphant night in Flint on May 9.”

After becoming the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win two consecutive Olympic Gold Medals, Shields turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and headlined the first women’s boxing main event in premium cable television history in just her second professional fight in 2017. Shields, who will be headlining for the seventh time on SHOWTIME, now has her sights on making even more history.

“Claressa Shields continues to be a beacon of light and a trailblazer for women’s boxing, women’s sports, and boxing overall,” said Mark Taffet, Shields’ manager. “Being the only American to win back-to-back Olympic Gold in boxing, having won world titles in three weight divisions faster than any man or woman in boxing history, and now having the chance to be the first person – man or woman – to be an undisputed champion in two weight divisions in the four-belt era, Claressa will continue to add to her list of legendary, unprecedented and history-making accomplishments come May 9. I’m proud to be a part of her journey.”

The 33-year-old Dicaire (17-0) is from Saint-Eustache, קוויבק, קנדה, and started karate at the age of six. She worked her way up through the ranks until she obtained her black belt. After winning five world championship titles, Dicaire turned her attention to boxing and won the IBF Super Welterweight World Championship belt in December 2018 dethroning by decision the Uruguayan Chris Namus at the Quebec City Videotron Center. In her last fight in November of 2019, Dicaire defended her title for the third time beating experienced Venezuelan Ogleidis Suarez by unanimous decision. Dicaire will be fighting outside of the province of Quebec for the first time on May 9 and will be looking to score the upset victory in front of Shields’ hometown fans.

“Marie-Eve Dicaire against Claressa Shields, a battle of two undefeated champions for all the titles – you can’t get a better match in boxing,” said Yvon Michel, Dicaire’s promoter, נשיא GYM. “We have great respect and admiration for all Shields has accomplished but there is no doubt Marie-Eve is the most skilled, strong and dedicated opponent Claressa has faced. We are very confident that all the belts will come back to Canada with us. Thanks to Salita Promotions and SHOWTIME for the opportunity. Marie-Eve Dicaire will provide a great fight for the fans and viewers.”

Barry Tompkins will call the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. המפיק הוא גורדון הול עם ריצ'רד Gaughan הייצור וריק פיליפס בימוי.

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Undefeated rising star Jamaine “הטכנאי” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top

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WORCESTER, מסה. (מרץ 11, 2020) – Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine “הטכנאי” אורטיז (13-0, 7 קוס) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully, headed to the top of the 135-pound division by 2022.

The 23-year-old Ortiz, who will abdicate his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight title next month when he turns 24 because he’ll be overage, headlined a Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) show February 28ה at the famed Palladium in Worcester, מסצ'וסטס.

Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcing Mexican knockout specialist LocoLuis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 קוס), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion, to take a knee after landing a crisp uppercut and then finishing him off later in the second round with three overhand rights.

אורטיז, דירוג לא. 16 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), gained invaluable exposure headlining the CES event, which was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, שירות המנויים הדיגיטליים המוביל בעולם לספורט קרבי.

There was no reason of any rust,” Ortiz explained. “I had been working hard in the gym for several months, where I always do my best. Maybe the bright lights (fighting at home for the first time) affected me a little? It was a little different going through the fans (on his ring walk) to get to the ring (on stage). I picture much bigger things in my future, so I can’t let small stuff like that put me off my game. But I settled in quickly and felt comfortable.

I hit him with a good uppercut to the jaw. I figured he’d get up, because he had a late reaction when he went down, but I knew it was over when I hit him with three overhand rights. I really hurt him with the last punch as he was going down. I didn’t say it publicly, but I told some people that I would knock him out in the second round, and I did what I said I’d do. I knew early that it was only going to be a matter of time.

Ortiz displayed his lightning quick hands and feet, also switching effortlessly from orthodox to southpaw, Jamaine plans to return to work next week as a union carpenter and he’s already started running before he gets back in the gym.

A decorated amateur who had an impressive 100-14 שיא, highlighted by consecutive New England Golden Gloves titles in 2015 & 2016, as well as a silver medal at the 2015 כפפות זהב הלאומיות טורניר (he lost to current IBF World lightweight champion תאופימו לופז בגמר האליפות) and reaching the semifinals of the 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. ניסויים אולימפיים, Ortiz is a potential star on the rise.

Because he’s only 23 there is no legitimate reason to push Ortiz at this stage of his young pro career when his developmental process is in gear. First up is his initially scheduled 10-round fight, possibly for a regional title, likely against an accomplished, experienced opponent who will give Jamaine invaluable rounds (he only has 52 סיבובים מתחת לחגורה שלו).

ב 2021, the dream is for Ortiz to headline a major show at home in Worcester with world-ratings implications, at the new home of the Boston Red SoxAAA organization at Polar Park, which is being constructed now for an estimate construction cost of $100-million.

If all goes according to plans, Ortiz will challenge for a world title in 2022, at the latest.
The Ortiz Process has commenced with the goal of eventually developing him into a world titlist. Patience, למרות ש, is the key to building a champion!

2020 תמונות טקס הכרזת היכל התהילה של נבאדה בנבאדה

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פרננדו "אל פרוז" ורגס (26-5, 22 KO של)
קלרנס "בונס" אדמס (44-7-4, 20 קוס)
אנדרה "SOG" ורד (32-0, 16 קוס)
ג'יימס "אורות" טוני (77-10-3, 47 קוס)
מיגל קוטו (41-6, 33 קוס)
סמן את "שארפ מדי" ג'ונסון (44-5-1, 28 קוס)
ג'וליאן "הנץ" ג'קסון (55-6, 49 קוס)
אזומה "הפרופסור" נלסון (39-6-2, 28 קוס)
דני "ליטל האדום הקטן" (42-6, 39 קוס)
חוזה לואיס קסטיו (66-13-1, 57 קוס)


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דווין הייני (24-0, 14 KO של)


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רולנדו "רולי" רומרו (11-0, 10 קוס)


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SHOBOX ALUMNI TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR., DEVIN HANEY AND JARON ENNIS RAVE ABOUT RISING PROSPECT BRANDUN LEE AHEAD OF HIS SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT THIS FRIDAY

DAY IN CAMP: Brandun Lee Is Now Available: לחץ כאן To Watch



ניו יורק - מרץ 10, 2020 – Rising 140-pound knockout artist Brandun Lee has a growing reputation within the sport of boxing and can count three accomplished and decorated pros among those who believe he is destined for the very top. Former two-division champion Timothy Bradley, ג 'וניור, lightweight champion in recess Devin Haney, and top welterweight prospect Jaron Ennis have seen Lee up close and believe he will soon be a household name among boxing fans.



The undefeated super lightweight Lee (18-0, 16 קוס), who was the subject of the latest installment of SHOWTIME Sports’ DAY IN CAMP digital video franchise, will headline his first ShoBox: הדור החדש when he takes on Camilo Prieto (15-2, 10 קוס) in a 10-round super lightweight bout on Friday, מרץ 13 חי על ההצגה מתחילה
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"DAY IN CAMP: ברנדון לי," a 15-minute special video feature, captures Lee’s family-first mentality, emphasis on the importance of education and hunger for success inside the ring. Viewers are taken through a typical day during Lee’s training camp, which includes sparring, college coursework, cooking, a grueling nighttime workout and a FaceTime call with friend and fellow ShoBox fighter Jaron Ennis. Available for viewing כאן:https://youtu.be/Ow04RVwkpx8



“Brandun is a beast,” said Ennis, who has fought on SHOWTIME in four of his last five fights. “He’s a phenomenal fighter and he’s going to put on a show Friday night. I think he’ll be able to show boxing fans all his skills. He’s a monster. Him being a calm and relaxed fighter sets him apart. He’s really smart as well and has great ring IQ, but you can’t forget about his power because he has the ability to end fights early.”



Bradley and Haney, who are among the list of the 81 לוחמים שהופיעו ב ShoBox and advanced to garner world titles, have both sparred with Lee and are amazed by the bright prospect’s talent.



בראדלי, who appeared on ShoBox four times between 2006-08, including a split-decision over Junior Witter to win the WBC Super Lightweight Championship, recalls sparring with a 14-year-old Lee ahead of Bradley’s fight with Juan Manuel Marquez for the WBO Welterweight Title in 2013. Bradley’s trainer, יואל דיאז, wanted to replicate Marquez’s counterpunching ability and believed Lee’s hand speed and counterpunching were credible.



“Lee and I sparred four complete rounds and, ילד, was I impressed with his ring IQ, מהירות, timing and movement,” said Bradley. “For a young man with no pro experience, he was able to hold his own. Brandun is from my area so I follow him from afar and I really admire his game. He’s undefeated and that’s not surprising at all. I believe Lee has the goods to become a world champion and at this point he is still gaining experience and momentum towards his dream.



“There are still questions that need to be answered by Lee. How will he respond if he is ever knocked down? How will he do against someone just like himself; someone undefeated, stern and just as hungry? It’s going to be fun to watch him as he continues his journey. He has the skill to rise to the top but we all know it takes more than just skills. He’s on the right course and I back him 110 אחוזים. "



האני, who headlined on the prospect development series on three different occasions, went on to win a world title at the age of 20 and believes Lee has the potential to move up the ranks quite quickly as well.



“If you haven’t heard of Brandun Lee, you will very soon,"אמר הייני, עכשיו 21 שנים. “He has the talent and power to make some real noise in the welterweight division. I sparred him before and trust me, he’s a real dog. I’m looking forward to watching on March 13 and I expect my guy to put on a hell of a performance on ShoBox: הדור החדש."



Lee has also sparred with Oxnard, Calif.’s Mikey Garcia, who has fought on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING six times, and Mauricio Herrera, who lost a close decision to then-unified champion Danny Garcia on SHOWTIME in 2014.



Friday’s four-fight ShoBox telecast includes five boxers who have yet to taste defeat with a total record of 107 wins to just four defeats and two draws. בהתקף-השתתפות שיתוף, undefeated Brian Norman Jr. (16-0, 14 קוס) puts his perfect record on the line as he takes on Flavio Rodriguez (9-1-1, 7 קוס) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Undefeated Alejandro Guerrero (11-0, 9 קוס) meets Jose Angulo (12-1, 5 קוס) in an eight-round lightweight scrap while yet another unbeaten fighter Aram Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 קוס) takes on fellow undefeated Dagoberto Aguero (17-0, 11 קוס) in an eight-round featherweight fight.



Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. המפיק הוא גורדון הול עם ריצ'רד Gaughan הייצור וריק פיליפס בימוי.



כרטיסים לאירוע, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with D&D Boxing and Rapacz Boxing, מתומחרים ב $75 שׁוּרָה רִאשׁוֹנָה, $50 שמורות, $25 הודאה כללית, ו $62.50 Table Seating (two-ticket minimum), והם מוצעים עתה למכירה ב ticketmaster.com or the Grand Casino Hinckley Box Office.



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Mike Hilton Leads a Terrific Slate of Boxers as Part of Silver Bow’s CHAMPBOX 2 Card on Friday, April 3rd at The Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, ניו ג'רזי.

Undefeated Fighters Omar Salem, Khalid Twaiti, Jokub Sowirko, Eljihah Morales, Glenwood Latimer, Ry’Shine Collins & Sean Bullock in action


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Trenton, ניו ג'רזי (מרץ 10, 2020)A plethora of undefeated fighters will put their perfect record on the line at CHAMPBOX 2 which is promoted by SilverBow on שישי בלילה, אפריל 3 ב The Cure Insurance Arena ב Trenton, ניו ג'רזי.


Headlining the card will be undefeated cruiserweight מייק הילטון.


הילטון, who headlined CHAMPBOX 1 with a six-round unanimous decision over Baldimir Hernandez, will be back to thrill his hometown fans on April 3rd.


הילטון, a former National Golden Gloves champion. יש לו רקורד של 10-0 עם שבעה נוקאאוטים, and was a National Golden Gloves champion.


I’m looking forward to putting on a show for my city,” said Hilton.



Also on the card in a six-round bouts will be undefeated light heavyweight Omar Salem (9-0, 4 קוס) של ברוקלין,


ניו יורק; As well as super bantamweight Kalid Tawiti (6-0, 3 קוס) של ברוקלין, New York by way of Yemen.


Brooklyn drip with pure gold swag I’m the future April 3rd I will be in my bag,” said Tawiti.



Seeing action in four-round bouts will be:


Cruiserweight Jakub Sowirko (2-0, 1 KO) של טרנטון. Sowirko who thrilled the fans with his win at CHAMPBOX1, has a great following with the Polish community in Trenton.


I’m here to put on a show and that’s what I’ll do,” said Sowirko.



Super welterweight Elijah Morales (4-0, 1 KO) of Trenton by way of Puerto Rico.


I want to thank SilverBow for exposing the beautiful capital city of Trenton. I am fighting in the arena where I went to see Disney on Ice as a child. I am literally up the street where it’s been a viewed as a negative area, and we want to change that. We will have a lot of support as I have been raised here. Trenton is in my DNA. We don’t see race or anything like that, we see community,” said Morales


בינוני Glenwood Latimer (1-0) של פילדלפיה;


Two-Time Golden Gloves champion super bantamweight Ry’shine Collins (3-0, 2 קוס).


I’m more ready than ever to perform on Champbox2. I’ll give the fans what they deserve on April 3rd,” said Collins.



Cruiserweight Sean Bullock (1-0) of Trenton and pro debuting super featherweightJonibek Khotamov של ברוקלין.


Tickets for this special evening of boxing are $25, $39, $59, $79 $99. Tickets or on sale now and can be purchased at www.cureinsurancearena.com או על ידי התקשרות 1-800-298-4200.


The card is a pro-am that will begin at 6 PM עם דלתות פתיחה ב 5 PM.

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חי על ההצגה מתחילה® יום שבת, אפריל 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix

יותר! Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Faces Mexico’s Marcos Villasana Jr. In WBC Title Eliminator & Interim WBA Super Lightweight Titlist Alberto Puello Takes on Two-Division World Champion Rances Barthelemy

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עוף החול – מרץ 9, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd “הדגל האדום” בנבידז will defend his title on Saturday, אפריל 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, אריזונה. נגד מתמודד תואר עולמי לשעבר Roamer Alexis Angulo, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® המשדר מתחיל ב 10 p.m. ET p.m / 7. PT and features rising lightweight prospect מישל ריברה לוקח על מקסיקו של Marcos Villasana Jr. in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Interim WBA Super Lightweight titlist Alberto Puello faces two-division world champion Rances ברתלמי in the televised opener.

One of the sport’s brightest young stars, Benavidez kicks off his second reign as WBC Super Middleweight Champion by returning to fight in his native Phoenix for the first time since 2015, when he knocked out Ricardo Campillo in just his 10ה מאבק פרו.

“ביום שבת, אפריל 18, Phoenix’s own super middleweight world champion Davíd Benavidez will return home looking to thrill his hometown fans at Arizona Federal Theatre and further cement his positioning in the 168-pound division,” said Tom Brown, נשיא מבצעי TGB. “Benavidez can expect a strong challenge from the exciting Roamer Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event live on SHOWTIME. Two more fights with title implications add to the intrigue, with fast-rising Michel Rivera barreling toward a championship and two-division champion Rances Barthelemy hoping to pry the title away from Alberto Puello.

From the start of his career, long before he became champion, people have been asking me about Davíd fighting at home,” אמר סמסון לבקוביץ של סמפסון אגרוף. “Now is the perfect time and I’m very happy to help bring this show to Davíd’s hometown. I have no doubt it will not only be a great event; it will also be packed with thousands of fans of ‘El Bandera RojaBenavidez.

SHOWTIME Sports continues its tradition of featuring the brightest young stars in boxing,” אמרה סטיבן אספינוזה, נשיא, ספורט & Events Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “רק ב 23 שנים, David Benavidez is one of boxing’s most exciting young champions, and he’s facing a dangerous opponent in Roamer Alexis Angulo, who is hungry for another upset victory. במקרה שיתוף ראשי, we have yet another boxing prodigy in undefeated 21-year-old rising star Michel Rivera, who is facing his most challenging opponent to date in Marcos Villasana. To round out the card, we will yet another undefeated young rising star in 25-year-old Alberto Puello, who takes on battle-tested veteran Rances Barthelemy.

כרטיסים לאירוע בשידור חי, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, עכשיו הוא על מכירה ניתן לרכוש www.ticketmaster.com and at Arizona Federal Theatre box office.

The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 קוס) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. ב 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 שנים. Benavidez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 דרך 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship.

I’m very excited to be fighting Angulo on SHOWTIME and in front of my hometown crowd,” סעיד בנבידז. “I haven’t fought in Phoenix in five years. It’s exciting to be back. I expect Angulo to come in ready. I know he just pulled an upset in his last fight and he’s not taking any shortcuts, but neither am I. Angulo has never been stopped, so I want to be the first person to stop him. I feel like I’m more motivated with a hungry fighter like him in front of me, and you will see it in my performance.

Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, פלורידה., אנגולו (26-1, 22 קוס) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.

I’m very motivated by this great opportunity to fight for the world title again,” said Angulo. “Benavidez is a talented world champion who is clearly one of the best super middleweights in the world. This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. My Mexican style of fighting will be too much for Benavidez and I will have my hand raised on April 18.

נולד בסנטו דומינגו, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 קוס) עשיתי U.S. הופעה ראשונה ב ShoBox בחודש יוני 2019 by scoring an impressive unanimous decision victory against then-unbeaten Rene Tellez Giron, who would go on to upset Karlos Balderas in his next fight. The explosive rising star then followed up by stopping Jose Luis Gallegos in September and scoring a vicious 10ה-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.

Villasana (25-6, 14 קוס) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, מקסיקו. The 28-year-old will make his U.S. debut on April 18 riding a 10-fight winning streak that includes five knockouts. He most recently picked up two victories in 2019, defeating then-unbeaten Roman Villa in April before knocking out Javier Franco in August.

Representing his home of San Juan de la Maguana, רפובליקה הדומיניקנית, Puello (17-0, 9 קוס) יעשה U.S. debut on April 18 when he faces Barthelemy. The 25-year-old has fought professionally since 2015, defeating a slew of regional contenders and prospects. His most recent fight saw him defeat 2012 Olympian and then-unbeaten Jonathan Alonso by 12-round decision to capture his interim 140-pound title.

A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family, ברתלמי (27-1-1, 14 קוס) is moving back to super lightweight after fighting former champion Robert Easter Jr. to a draw in their April 2019 lightweight title fight. The 33-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and has won titles in two weight classes, defeating Argenis Mendez for a 130-pound crown in 2014 and Denis Shafikov for a 135-pound belt in 2015. Barthelemy will look to work his way toward a second world title shot at 140 קילו, which could make him the first three-division champion from Cuba.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the telecast team are Emmy® award-winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. דייוויד דינקינס, ג 'וניור. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

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אחד הטובים בכל הזמנים .... 1988 מדליסט הכסף האולימפי רידיק "ביג אבא" בואי

מעיינות קולורדו, Lap. (מרץ 9, 2020) לפי כל אמות מידה, מתגורר בארה"ב. אולימפי ואלוף העולם במשקל כבד מאוחד לשעבר רידיק "אבא הגדול" בואו הוא ללא ספק אחד המתאגרפים הגדולים בכל הזמנים, חובבים ומקצועיים.

נולד וגדל באזור ברונסוויל הידוע לשמצה בברוקלין, ניו יורק, שייצר גם אלופי עולם במשקל כבדמייק טייסון ושאנון בריגס, בוא התחיל להתאגרף בשעה 13 בחדר הכושר של איגוד האיגרוף בדפורד-סטיובסנט.

"רציתי לעשות הכלמוחמד עלי עשה,”בי הסביר מדוע נכנס לאגרוף. "הוא היה האליל שלי. רציתי להצטרף למארינס, אבל התאהבתי באגרוף ונשארתי איתו. שכחתי מהנחתים. "

בוא פיתח את מלאכתו והפך למתאגרף מצטיין, קומפילציה 104-18 שיא חובב, הודגש על ידי הופעתו הזוכה במחלוקת במדליית הכסף ב 1988 המשחקים האולימפיים בסיאול, דרום קוריאה.

ארבע פעמים אלוף כפפות הזהב בניו יורק, בוא גם תפס ציונים מהשורה הראשונה ב 1986 אליפות עולם לנוער, יחד עם מדליית ארד ב 1987 משחקי פאן אמריקן, למרות הלחימה במשחק הגמר שלו עם שבר ביד הוא הסתיר ממאמניו.

לבוא הייתה יריבות עםרוברט סאלטרס, איתו הוא חילק ארבעה גפרורים, אבל הוא ניצח את סלטרס, 3-2, בארצות הברית. קופסאות הזדמנות להעפיל ל 1988 נבחרת אולימפי האיגרוף בארה"ב. חבריו לקבוצה האולימפית כללורוי ג'ונס, ג 'וניור., ריי מרסרקנדי מקיני ואנדרו מיינארד.

השנוי במחלוקת הקיף את מאבקו באליפות האולימפית נגד אלוף העולם העתידי במשקל כבד, משקל כבד סופר כבד לנוקס לואיס, שחזר הביתה עם מדליית הזהב האולימפית. במהלך המאבק שלו עם לואיס, בוא קוזזה נקודה עבור קת ראש "רוח רפאים" שמעולם לא קרתה, והשופט נתן לבואו זוג ספירות עומדות שנויות במחלוקת, האחרון שבהם הביא להפסקת המאבק לטובתו של לואיס.

"המאבק הזה מעולם לא היה צריך להיפסק,"התייחס בו. "אני עדיין שמח על זכייה במדליית כסף. עדיין יש לי את זה. ואז הפכתי למקצוען. לאמי היה 13 ילדים ואני רציתי לשמח את אמי. רציתי לקנות לה בית. זה מה שעורר בי השראה לאגרוף. "

"ההצלחה של בוא כחובב ומקצוען הפכה אותו לשם דבר בקרב בוגרי האיגרוף בארה"ב,"אמרכריס tofflemire, מנהל התאחדות בוגרי האיגרוף בארה"ב. “השילוב שלו בין כוח ומיומנות, יחד עם הקרבות האגדיים שלו עם בוגרי אגרוף אחרים בארה"ב בשורות המקצוענים, מבסס אותו כאחד הלוחמים הגדולים ביותר שאגרוף ארה"ב איגרוף אי פעם. "

ארגון בוגרי איגרוף ארה"ב

נוצר על אלופת לכל החיים, הדדית יחסים מועילים בין ארה"ב אגרוף ו בוגריה, –מתאגרפים, פקידי, מאמנים ואוהדי אגרוף — ארגון הבוגרים מתחבר דורות של אלופים, השראה ולתת בחזרה אלופי איגרוף העתיד של איגרוף ארה"ב, ובמחוץ לזירה.

ארגון בוגרי אגרוף ארה"ב פתוח לכל מי שיש לו אהבת האגרוף רוצים להישאר מחובר עם אגרוף חובבני. חברים מקבלים גישה למגוון רחב של אירועים מיוחדים בהנחיית הארגון הבוגר, כולל הול ארגון בוגרי אגרוף ארה"ב השנתית שלה של קבלת התהילה.

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בוא פרש עם מדהים 43-1 (33 קוס) שיא מקצוענים. היה לו 5-1 (4 קוס) לסמן בקרבות על תואר העולם, 7-1 (5 קוס) לעומת אלופי העולם בעבר במשקל כבד כגוןאיוונדר הוליפילד (פעמיים), פינקלון תומאסטוני Tubbsברוס סלדוןמייקל דיקס והרבי הייד.

מאוחר יותר נקם בו בהפסד המקצוען הבודד שלו להוליפילד, לנצח שניים מתוך שלושה קרבות עם "העסקה האמיתית".

"אני מאוד מרוצה מהקריירה המקצועית שלי,”הוסיף ביו. "ניצחתי את הוליפילד פעמיים ואני חושב שזה היה צריך להיות שלוש. אני לא מפסיד כואב, אבל הייתי אלוף העולם במשקל כבד. איך הוא ניצח במאבק הזה? המתמודד צריך לקחת את החגורה מהאלופה, והוא לא עשה את זה. חשבתי שניצחתי בנקודה, בְּמִקרֶה הַגָרוּעַ בִּיוֹתֵר, אולי זה היה צריך להיות תיקו, אבל לא הייתי צריך להפסיד במאבק. הפכתי להיות הראשון שהפיל את הוליפילד אי פעם. הקריירה המקצועית שלי לא הייתה נוראית. המשכתי לעבוד קשה והפכתי פעמיים לאלוף העולם במשקל כבד. ”

עכשיו 51 וגרים במרילנד, לבוא יש כמה עצות למתאגרפים האמריקאים שמנסים להעפיל ל 2020 צוות אולימפי האיגרוף של ארה"ב.

"רק אל תחשוב על זה,”הדגיש באו, נשמע כמו פרסומת של נייקי. "פשוט עשה זאת! זה עבד בשבילי. הופעתי ולא חשבתי על זה. ותמיד תסיים חזק. ”

רידיק "אבא הגדול" בואו, שנכנס להיכל התהילה הבינלאומי באיגרוף 2015, הותיר את חותמו באיגרוף חובבים ומקצוענים. אף אחד לא יכול לקחת את זה מהבחור הגדול מבראונסוויל.

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אודות ארה"ב איגרוף:  המשימה של אגרוף ארה"ב תהיה לאפשר לספורטאים ומאמנים של ארצות הברית להשגת מצוינות תחרותיות מתמשכות, לפתח אופי, לתמוך הספורט של אגרוף, ולקדם ולגדול איגרוף בסגנון אולימפי בארצות הברית. האחריות של אגרוף ארה"ב היא לא רק כדי לייצר זהב אולימפי, אבל גם לפקח והם חלים על כל היבט של אגרוף חובבני בארצות הברית.

ROBERT HELENIUS מציג את המפה הרביעית בסיבוב הרביעי של ADAM KOWNACKI במעיין קרב PBC הלילה העיקרי אירוע שבת בשעות הלילה ממרכז ברקלים בברוקלין

Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Delivers TKO Victory Over Razvan Cojanu in Co-Main Event & Rising Heavyweight Frank Sanchez Earns Unanimous Decision Over Joey Dawejko

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BROOKLYN (מרץ 7, 2020) – רוברט הלניוס (30-3, 19 קוס)scored an upset victory over previously unbeaten האדם Kownacki (20-1, 15 קוס) by stopping him in the fourth round of a WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

I want to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity,” said Helenius. “Kownacki is a tough fighter. I worked hard in training camp and it paid off.

Brooklyn’s Kownacki was fighting for the 10ה time at Barclays Center in front of his hometown crowd, but was unable to keep the taller Helenius off of him after being hurt early in the fourth. A clean Helenius right hook hurt Kownacki, before a left hook put Kownacki down.

I knew that I hit him hard and I knew I just had to continue,” said Helenius. “I knew he was still hurt after that punch.

Kownacki just kept coming and coming. He’s a good fighter I have to give it to him. My strength is to punch back when people come at me. It was a good fight and a tremendous opportunity for me to be here.

While Kownacki outpaced Helenius landing 84 אגרופים ל 49 according to CompuBox, it was Helenius’ 12 power punches landed in round four that made the difference. Helenius kept up the relentless attack, consistently hurting Kownacki and pushing him around the ring until referee David Fields waived off the fight 1:08 לסיבוב.

“זה לא היה הלילה שלי,” אמר Kownacki. “It’s boxing. It’s a tough sport and things just didn’t go my way tonight. It was a learning experience and I’m going to go back to the drawing board and get back to work.

He hit me with a good shot. I knew what was going on, but I’m just upset with myself. It is what it is.

Watch fight highlights כאן ו כאן.

במקרה שיתוף ראשי, תחושה במשקל כבד Efe Ajagba (13-0, 11 קוס) delivered a ninth-round stoppage of Razvan Cojanu (17-7, 9 קוס), knocking him down twice en route to the victory.

Ajagba showed the prolific power that has made him a highly-regarded heavyweight nearing a jump from prospect to contender. Cojanu came to fight and had success at various points in the action, landing hooks on Ajagba and slowing down his attack in the early rounds.

In round eight Ajagba’s offensive arsenal began to break through, as Cojanu’s left eye started to swell before eventually closing. Late in round eight, Ajagba connected on a powerful straight right hand that forced Cojanu to take a knee. Watch the knockdown כאן.

Ronnie told me to attack the body behind the jab,” said Ajagba. “It was very effective and it started to slow him down. When he got close to me, I knew to throw more and punish him.

Cojanu has a lot of experience. When I threw my jab, he used his right hand to block my vision, so I couldn’t throw as many combinations as I wanted. It was a good challenge.

While Cojanu was able to make it through the round, Ajagba continued to press forward in round nine, punishing Cojanu with power shots. On the night, Ajagba out landed Cojanu in power shots by a 176 ל 81 margin. A flurry by Ajagba late in the round forced Cojanu down again, and prompted referee Ron Lipton to halt the bout 2:46 לסיבוב. צפו בהפסקה כאן. Additional highlights can be viewed כאן.

It’s up to my team who we fight next, but I want hard fights,” said Ajagba. “My team has a plan and we’ll keep following it.

בפותחן הטלוויזיוני, rising heavyweight Frank Sanchez (15-0, 11 קוס) scored a 10-round unanimous decision over ג'ואי Dawejko (20-8-4, 11 קוס) to remain unbeaten.

I was well prepared and I thought I fought very well tonight,” סעיד סנצ'ז. “I dominated the fight. I showed good footwork and movement and did exactly what we worked on. I expected a lot of pressure, but with my boxing ability, there was no way he was going to catch me.

The Cuban fighter dominated with his movement, rarely being flustered by Dawejko’s attack as he bounded around the ring and avoided the incoming Philadelphia native. Sanchez was also superior in punch output and accuracy, out throwing Dawejko 352 ל 242 and out landing him by a 116 ל 46 margin.

I knew he was going to fight on the outside and he stayed on the outside,” סעיד Dawejko. “Not much to say, he just did what he had to do. He was scared that’s why he was running around. He kept jumping back and staying away, so I guess he made it easy on the judges.

Sanchez was able to punch open a cut on Dawejko’s right eye in round five, which he continued to batter throughout the remainder of the fight with jabs and right hands. לאחר 10 סיבובים, all three judges saw the bout in favor of Sanchez, עם עשרות 100-90 פעמיים ו 98-92.

I didn’t want to fight Dawejko’s fight, and he realized that and it frustrated him,” סעיד סנצ'ז. “He might have thought he’s faced guys like me, but there’s no other heavyweight like me.

Watch fight highlights כאן, כאן ו כאן.

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המתמודד העולמי במשקל כבד לו סווארזה שיוכנס למדינת האיגרוף HOF של מדינת ניו יורק

כיתה של 2020 Induction Dinner on Sunday, אפריל 19

NEW YORK (מרץ 5, 2020) – World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves champion לו Savarese (46-7, 38 קוס) חי את החלום, כמו שאומרים, preparing for his upcoming induction into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF).

As one of the 28-member Class of 2020, the popular Savarese will be formally inducted at the ninth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, יום ראשון אחרי הצהריים (12:30-5:30 p.m. ו), אפריל 19, בOn The Bay של רוסו בהווארד ביץ ', ניו יורק.

I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for this year’s Hall of Fame honoree, לו Savarese,” נשיא NYSBHOF בוב דאפי אמר. “I couldn’t be happier for this man who has given boxing his all, ובמחוץ לזירה. His friends and family know that this honor is well deserved.

Savarese was a local favorite, born in the Bronx and from Greenwood Lake, who was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion having fought at the famed Madison Square Garden.

This is truly amazing,” Savarese spoke about being inducted into the NYSBHOF. “I’m a New York boxing historian, going back to the 1920’s of New York boxing history. It’s so nice to have fought in the best place, ניו יורק, the epicenter of boxing.

Savarese turned pro April 30, 1989, לדפוק את James Smith in the fourth round of their fight in Houston. Savarese went on to win his first won his first 36 קרבות פרו, מודגש על ידי שלו 36ה by a seventh-round technical knockout victory of באסטר מתיס, ג 'וניור. for the vacant United States Boxing Association (לַעֲרוֹך) כותרת במשקל כבד. It also set up a high profile 1997 עימות עם ג'ורג 'פורמן באטלנטיק סיטי, when Savarese lost a 12-round split decision (114-113, 112-115, 110-118) for the vacant World Boxing Union (WBU) championship.

Savarese says his opening-round knockout of former world heavyweight champion ג'יימס “Buster” דאגלס ב 1998 for the International Boxing Association World heavyweight title is his greatest accomplishment in the ring.

I was a big underdog in the Douglas fight,” Savarese remembered. “He had a good jab. That’s No. 1f or me. Winning my first New York Golden Gloves title (1985 כשהוא הפסיקJonathan Hill in the finals) in front of my fans, family and friends was my amateur highlight.

In addition to the aforementioned IBA World, Savarese also won the WBO Inter-Continental, and IBA Continental championships.

Beside former world champions Douglas and Witherspoon, as well as Mathis Jr., Savarese also defeated world-class heavyweights such as David Bostice, לאנס ויטאקר and Leo Nolan.
This is special. I know most of the guys going in and it’s an honor to be amongst them. I fought six world champions (איוונדר הוליפילד, מייק טייסון, מנהל עבודה, ווית'רספון, דאגלס, ו רידיק Bowe בחובבנים. Max Kellerman (fellow NYSBHOF Class of 2020 שצנחן) once said I’m from the old-school of boxing. זה טוב, I love that.

עכשיו 54, Savarese lives in Houston, טקסס, where he runs Savarese Promotions, as well as two gyms, in which he trains white-collar boxers. “It’s going to be fun seeing family and friends from back since I first started in boxing,” Savarese concluded. “A ton of people are coming (to the induction dinner), including some from Houston. I turned pro there in 1990, moved back to New York between 2000-2008, and have lived in Houston since then.

But Lou Savarese will always embody what it is to be a New York boxer.

Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challenger Jorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 קוס), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World Champion אלפרד “הסלסרו” מדרגות (53-14-3, 31 קוס), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challenger פרדי “The PitbullLiberatore (20-4-1, 11 קוס), of Bayside, קווינס; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winner דניס “הקוסם” מילטון (16-5-1, 5 קוס), של ברונקס; and WBA super middleweight title World title challenger MerquiEl Corombo” סוסה (34-9-2, 27 קוס), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweight Soldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 קוס), who fought a reported 55 אלופי עולם; בינוני ברונקס Steve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 קוס); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 קוס), של באפלו; World heavyweight title challenger Tami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 קוס), של ברונקס; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlist דייבי “Sensational” מור (18-5, 14 קוס), של ברונקס; and World lightweight champion פרדי “The Welsh WizardWelch(74-5-7, 34 קוס), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judge Don Ackerman, Wantah, Long Island journalist/producer בובי קאסידי, ג 'וניור., Buffalo manager Rick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalist ג'ק הירש, Bronx boxing broadcaster Max Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical Director ד"ר. ויליאם Lathan, Orangeburg judge Julie Lederman, Hyde Park referee Ron Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainer Kevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editor Lester Bromberg, New York City sportswriter Dan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writer Flash Gordan, Manhattan journalistA.J. Liebling, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founder טוני Mazzarella and New York City manager Dan Morgan.

Each attending inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

The 2020 מגויסים נבחרו על ידי חברי ועדת מינויי NYSBHOF:רנדי גורדון, הנרי Hascup, דון Majeski, רון מקניר, Jim Monteverde ו ניל Terens.

כל המתאגרפים צריכים להיות פעיל במשך שלוש שנים לפחות כדי להיות זכאים אינדוקצית NYSBHOF, וכל המגויסים בוודאי התגוררו במדינת ניו יורק עבור חלק ניכר קריירת האגרוף שלהם או במהלך בשיא הקריירה שלהם.

כרטיסים במחיר של $150.00 למבוגר ו $60.00 לילדים (תחת 16) וכולל ארוחה בראנץ 'שלם ושעת קוקטייל עם כניסה, החל משעה 12:30 p.m. ו, as well as a full course dinner (פריים ריב, דגים או עוף) ובר פתוח בכל שעות היום. ניתן לרכוש כרטיסים על ידי יצירת קשר עם נשיא NYSBHOF בוב דאפי בכתובת 516.313.2304 אוdepcomish@aol.com. מודעות לתכנית NYSBHOF זמינות: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 כל, ו $500.00 for back cover. Mail checks and ads by the April 6 deadline to Bob Duffy, 1112 Whitewood Landing, Massapequa Park, ניו יורק 11762. Checks should be payable to NY Stare Boxing Hall of Fame, call Duffy to charge on a credit card.


NEW YORK STATE BOXING HALL OF FAME

CLASS של 2012: כרמן Basilio, מייק McCallum, מייק טייסון, ג'ייק מוטה, רידיק Bowe, קרלוס אורטיס, ויטו Antuofermo, אמיל גריפית, “סוכר” ריי רובינסון, הגן טאני, בני לאונרד, טוני Canzoneri, הרולד לדרמן, סטיב Acunto, ג'ימי גלן, גיל קלנסי, ריי Arcel, פליישר, ביל גאלו וארתור Mercante, SR.

CLASS של 2013: ג'ק דמפסי, ג'וני דנדי, סנדי סייס, מקסי רוזנבלום, ג'ואי ארצ'ר, איראן בארקלי, מארק Breland, בובי קאסידי, דאג ג'ונס, ג'וניור ג'ונס, ג'יימס “באדי” McGirt, אדי מוסטפא מוחמד, בוב לוף, שלי פינקל, טוני גרציאנו, סוחר לארי, טדי ברנר, מייק ג'ייקובס, טקס ריקארד ודון דאנפי.

כיתה של 2014: פלויד פטרסון, טרייסי האריס פטרסון, בילי באקוס, קווין קלי, חואן אפורט, ג'רי קוני, מוסטפא Hamsho, הווארד דייוויס, ג 'וניור, לו אמברס, ג'ק בריטון, טרי מקגוורן, טדי אטלס, לו DiBella, סטיב הפרהוד, גן מור, אנג'לו פרוספרו, ייטי Bimstein, Cus ד 'אמאטו, ויליאם מאלדון וטום רורק.

כיתה של 2015: שאול Mamby, ג'ואי Giamba, ג'וני פרסול, הרולד ווסטון, לוני בראדלי, פול Berlenbach, בילי גרהם, פרנקי ג'נרו, בוב מילר, טומי ריאן, ג'ימי סלאטרי, בוב דאפי, מייק כץ, טומי גלאגר, ברוס Silverglade, צ'רלי גולדמן, ג'ימי ג'ונסטון, סדריק קושנר, הארי מרקסון, דיימון ראניון ואל וייל.

כיתה של 2016: אהרון דיוויס, צ'ארלס מוריי, Vilomar פרננדז, אדווין Viruet, הקטור “מאצ'ו” קמאצ'ו, רוקי גרציאנו, רוקי קנזס, ג'ו לינץ, ג'ו Miceli, אד ברופי, ג'ו DeGuardia, רנדי גורדון, דניס רפפורט, האווי אלברט, פרדי בראון, הווארד קוסל, רובי גולדשטיין וג'ימי ג'ייקובס.

כיתה של 2017: גספר אורטגה, רנאלדו “אדון.” סנייפס, דאג Dewitt, “המפציץ בברונקס” אלכס ראמוס, דיק טייגר, חוסה טורס, “שֶׁאֵין דוֹמֶה לוֹ” ג'ק דמפסי, דון Majeski, רון כץ, סטן הופמן, בובי ברטלס, האנק קפלן, אל גאווין, ארתור דונובן ודן פארקר.

כיתה של 2018: לו “ילד דבש” עמק, ג'ייק רודריגז, טרנס Alli, “בייבי” ג'ו מסי, שוקולד קיד, ג'יימס ג'יי. “ג'ים Gentleman” קורבט, ג'ק מק'אוליף, בילי קוסטלו, מליו בטינה ראלף “טייגר” ג'ונס, צ'רלי נורקוס, דייב אנדרסון, פיט ברודסקי, הרב גולדמן, בובי גודמן, Melvina Lathan, רון סקוט סטיבנס, ג'וני אדי, ג'וני Bos, מוריי גודמן, ברט רנדולף שוגר וסם טאוב.

כיתה של 2019: וילפרדו בניטז, דיק דיוורוניקה, רוגליו טור, דייבי ווסקז, מייקל אולג'ייד, מונטה בארט, ג'ימי קרטר, אל “בום” דייויס, מרטי סרוו, רולאן לסטארזה, פאדי דמארקו, אדמות sID, לְסַנֵן “רופא השיניים הלוחם” לַחֲצוֹת, דון קינג, ג'ון מקיי, סטיב אלברט, ארתור Mercante, ג 'וניור, בוב ג'קסון, דיואי פרגטה, ג'וני לוביאנקו, וויין קלי, הארי היל, ג'ימי קנון, and Joe Dwyer.


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ADAM KOWNACKI VS. ROBERT HELENIUS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & תמונות

Night of Heavyweights Headlined by Undefeated Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki Taking on Robert Helenius in WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator This Saturday, מרץ 7 in FOX PBC Fight Night Action & On FOX Deportes from Barclays Center
בברוקלין

לחץ כאן עבור תמונות סטפני טראפ / מבצעים TGB

BROOKLYN (מרץ 5, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native האדם Kownacki ו רוברט הלניוס went face to face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in a WBA Heavyweight title eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, מרץ 7 מרקליס המרכז, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

Also squaring off at the press conference were heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba וRazvan Cojanu, who battle in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweight Frank Sanchezו ג'ואי Dawejko, who open the night of heavyweight action at 8 p.m. p.m ET / 5. PT.

כרטיסים לאירוע, המקודם על ידי מבצעי TGB, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase now at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Tillary Hotel in Brooklyn:

ADAM Kownacka

I love fighting here in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. It’s almost half my career that I’ve fought in that ring, so it’s definitely my second home.

Fighting for a shot at the title is truly motivating. I know this is a big fight for Robert as well and he’s trained hard, but my title opportunity is right around the corner. I could have waited, but I decided to take on this big test. I’m going to show off why I’m ready to fight for the title soon.

It’s truly amazing to see the Polish fans on fight night. I was an Andrew Golota fan and Tomasz Adamek after that. Now I’m trying to be the next motivation for young Polish kids. I want to show them that they can make it. I kept making the right decisions and now I’m right there so close to a title shot. Robert is in my way and I have to beat him to get where I want.

I love hearing the fans yelling on fight night and that definitely gives me extra energy and motivation to fight in the later rounds.

I’m looking for a spectacular knockout. I want to show why I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world. I have to take care of business.

It’s truly amazing to have fans all over the world come to share this night with me. It’s an honor to have this following. It’s breathtaking really. I’d tell them to continue on this journey with toward becoming heavyweight world champion.

This is a very friendly press conference, there’s a lot of respect between these fighters. I can tell that everyone is ready to put on a great show for the fans on Saturday.

ROBERT HELENIUS

I have an opportunity to make a great fight Saturday and that’s what I trained for. I’m ready and I had a great training camp. I can’t wait to get into the ring.

This fight we came two weeks earlier to the U.S. My body has gotten used to the difference. יותר, the sparring in Alabama at Deontay Wilder’s gym really helped get me ready.

We’re doing everything right and training has been great. We’ve sparred so many rounds, I feel very sharp and ready to get into the ring against Kownacki.

I have a lot of fans in Europe and that support is why I can even do this and compete on this level. Everything has been so perfect coming into training camp. It makes me feel more confident than I have in many years.

I trained for years with a broken hand and have had injuries in the past. But the last two years I’ve been healthy and with the same trainer and I feel physically as good as I ever have.

EFE AJAGBA

I’m excited to be on this great show full of heavyweights. I’m looking forward to Saturday night. I thank my opponent for taking this challenge. He’s a good fighter and we’re looking forward to give you a great fight.

In the Iago Kiladze fight I had him hurt and tried to finish him, but I went too wild and left my guard down. That’s why he landed a shot and knocked me down. I felt okay when I got up and I came back and finished him off.

It’s up to Cojanu how the fight goes. We’ll find out if he can take my punch or not on Saturday. We’ll see in the ring if he’s got a hard chin.

Cojanu has a lot of good experience against good fighters. He’s going to try to box me, but if he can’t take my power, then I’ll be able to win the fight by knockout. If he can take it, I will be ready to win a decision.

RAZVAN COJANU

Efe is a fighter I respect a lot. He’s a great prospect. But I’m ready for him. I feel very confident in myself. I had a great six-week training camp. Everyone who supported me, I’m going to make them proud on Saturday.

For this fight I got the chance to work with Henry Tillman and it’s made a huge difference in my game. I know the coach can’t fight for me, but I believe in his plan and his judgement. He knows how I can beat Efe Ajagba and Saturday night you’re going to see me shock the world.

People think Efe has already won the fight, אבל אני מרגיש טוב. There’s no pressure on my shoulders. I have nothing to lose. I believe in karma and I believe it’s my time for my moment to come this Saturday.

I’m very happy to be fighting on FOX for the first time. Best of luck to all of the fighters to come through healthy and give the fans a great performance all night.

פרנק סאנצ'ז

I’m very excited for this great opportunity to fight on this big PBC card. Saturday is going to be a great fight and you can expect a great performance from me.

I wish Joey luck on Saturday, but not too much luck. I’m going to demonstrate that I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world.

He’s not knocking out anybody. With my defense and movement, he’s not going to be able to hurt me. I have everything I need to dominate this fight.

No one he’s ever fought is like me. He’s going to be shocked when I deliver a tremendous knockout on Saturday night. I’ll see you in the ring on Saturday.

ג'ואי DAWEJKO

I want to thank everyone who helped me get this opportunity. I have an opportunity to be great again. I know a little about Frank Sanchez. I know they’re moving him fast, but I think they took the wrong fight. They should have waited a couple more fights for me and I’m going to prove it.

I am in great shape and I had a great camp with my trainer Justin Fortune. I can’t wait to get in there and give everyone a great fight.

Experience will play a big part in this fight. I had a great amateur career and I’ve fought all around the world. I’ve sparred with every champion right now and it’s all going to help.

Frank is a good fighter, but he’s not ready for me. He’s going to try to box me, but I’m going to be too much. I’m predicting a knockout. He’s going to be in for a big shock. He doesn’t have anything I haven’t already seen before.

KEITH SHELDON, EVP of Programming & Development for BSE Global

“כפי שכולנו יודעים, BROOKLYN BOXING is at its best when he we have heavyweights in the ring and this card has no shortage of them.

“אדם, you built your career at Barclays Center and we’re thrilled to see you headline for the second time. With nine wins there, it’s safe to say Barclays Center is your second home. We’re excited for you to put on a show for your hometown fans.

Barclays Center continues to show to the world our steadfast commitment to the sport. This is our second PBC fight this year and the third in the last four months. This further demonstrates our commitment to our boxing program and the sport in general.

Our partnership with PBC consistently brings great fights to our market and Saturday night is no exception. I’d also like to thank FOX. At Barclays Center we pride ourselves on being in the big event business, and there’s nothing bigger than a primetime heavyweight fight on FOX.


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ABOUT KOWNACKI VS. HELENIUS
Kownacki vs. Helenius will see undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki look to thrill his hometown crowd when he takes on Robert Heleniusin a 12-round WBA Heavyweight Title eliminator in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, מרץ 7 מרקליס המרכז, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 p.m. p.m ET / 5. PT and features undefeated heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba facing former title challenger Razvan Cojanu in the 10-round co-main event and rising heavyweight Frank Sánchez stepping in to face Philadelphia’s Joey Dawejko in the 10-round televised opener.

Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. בנוסף, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.

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