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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

 SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Травня 9 На 9 p.m. І / 6 p.m. PT

НЬЮ-ЙОРК – 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, Травня 9, жити на SHOWTIME(9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) from the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, мені.

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 (Супер) 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,- сказав Дікер. “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, Кеті Тейлор, Сесілія Брххус, Бернард Хопкінс, Джермейн Тейлор, Теренс Кроуфорд, and Oleksandr Usyk.

 З січня 10 в Атлантік-Сіті, 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 бої.

The 24-year-old Shields (10-0, 2 КО) 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,»Сказав Гордон Хол, Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦІАЛЬНЕ ВИДАННЯ. “More recently, we have shown Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano. Shields vs. 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,«Саїд Дмитро Саліта, Президент 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, Квебек, Канада, 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, Президент GY-. “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. Виконавчий продюсер є Гордон зал з Річардом Гога виробництва і Рік Філліпс режисури.

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Undefeated rising star JamaineThe TechnicianOrtiz In developmental process on way to top

All pictures by Emily Harney / Файтографія

Вустер, Маса. (Березня 11, 2020) – Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, JamaineThe Technician” Ортіс (13-0, 7 КО) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, сподіваюся, 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 28ї at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Массачусетс.

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 КО), 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.

Ортіс, за рейтингом Немає. 16 федерацією боксу Північної Америки (NABF), gained invaluable exposure headlining the CES event, which was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, провідна у світі послуга цифрової передплати на бойові види спорту.

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 запис, highlighted by consecutive New England Golden Gloves titles in 2015 & 2016, as well as a silver medal at the 2015 Національні Золоті рукавички турнір (he lost to current IBF World lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez у фінал чемпіонату) and reaching the semifinals of the 2016 U.S. Олімпійські ігри, 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 раундів під його поясом).

В 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, хоча, is the key to building a champion!

2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

Photos by Anthony Saldana / NVBHOF


Лас-Вегас, Невада (Березня 10, 2020) - Невада боксу Зал слави announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation в Лас-Вегасі. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Чемпіон світу Фернандо Варгас, 2-Чемпіон світу, Bones Adams, WBC у легкій вазі, Девін Хейні, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Проспект Рік, Rolando Romero, і Saalim Gonzales, father of Amateur Fighter of the Year, Rahim Gonzales. The group was introduced by NVBHOF founder, Rich Morrata, and President Michelle Corrales.


The 8th Annual Induction Weekend takes place at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 7th & 8ї, 2020. Для отримання більш детальної інформації, будь ласка, відвідайтеwww.nvbhof.com

The 2020 Induction Class includes


Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas (26-5, 22 КО)
Clarence “Bones” Adams (44-7-4, 20 КО)
Andre “SOG” Ward (32-0, 16 КО)
James “Lights Out” Toney (77-10-3, 47 КО)
Мігель Котто (41-6, 33 КО)
Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson (44-5-1, 28 КО)
Julian “The Hawk” Jackson (55-6, 49 КО)
Azumah “The Professor” Nelson (39-6-2, 28 КО)
Danny “Little Red” Lopez (42-6, 39 КО)
Хосе Луїс Кастільо (66-13-1, 57 КО)


Non-Boxer Inductees includes


Карлос Паділья
Lorenzo Fertitta
Sammy Macias
Хосе Сулейман


2019 Винищувач року
Девін Хейні (24-0, 14 КО)


2019 Проспект Рік
Rolando “Rolly” Romero (11-0, 10 КО)


2019 Amateur of the Year
Rahim Gonzales



For more information about the event and Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:


Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis


Телефон: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) E-mail: michelle@nvbhof.com

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ДЕНЬ В ТАБОРІ: Brandun Лі тепер доступний: Натисніть ОСЬ Дивитися



Нью-Йорк - березень 10, 2020 - Зростання 140-кілограмовий нокаут художник Brandun Лі має зростаючу репутацію в спорті боксу і може розраховувати три закінчені і декоровані профі серед тих, які вважають, що він призначений для самого верху. Колишній чемпіон у двох вагових категоріях Тімоті Бредлі, Молодший, легка вага у виїмці Девін Хейні, і топ напівсередній перспектива Ярон Енніс бачив Лі близький і вважає, що він скоро стане прозивним серед шанувальників боксу.



Непереможний супер легкий Лі (18-0, 16 КО), який був предметом останньої партії SHOWTIME спорту ДЕНЬ В ТАБОРІ цифрове відео франшиза, буде заголовок його першої ShoBox: Нове покоління коли він бере на Каміло Прієто (15-2, 10 КО) в 10-раундовому супер легкий бій в п'ятницю, Березня 13 жити на SHOWTIME
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"ДЕНЬ В ТАБОРІ: Brandun Lee," 15 хвилин особливість відео, Сімейний перший менталітет захоплює Лі, акцент на важливості освіти і голод для досягнення успіху усередині кільця. Глядачі приймаються через звичайний день під час тренувального табору Лі, який включає в себе спаринг, коледжу курсову, приготування їжі, виснажлива нічна тренування і виклик FaceTime з одним і хлопцем ShoBox винищувач Ярон Енніс. Доступно для перегляду ОСЬ:https://youtu.be/Ow04RVwkpx8



«Brandun звір,»Сказав Енніс, хто воював на SHOWTIME в чотирьох з останніх п'яти боїв. «Він феноменальний боєць, і він збирається поставити на шоу в п'ятницю ввечері. Я думаю, він буде в змозі показати любителів боксу всі свої навички. він монстр. Він, будучи спокійним і плавно винищувального його окремо. Він дуже розумний, а й має велике кільце IQ, але ви не можете забути про свою силу, тому що він має можливість закінчити бої рано «.



Бредлі і Хейні, які є одними зі списку з 81 бойовиків, які з'явилися на ShoBox і розширений, щоб зібрати назви світу, обидва спаринги з Лі і вражені талантом яскравих перспектив в.



Бредлі, який з'явився на ShoBox чотири рази між 2006-08, в тому числі розділеним рішенням над Джуніор Уіттер, щоб виграти супер чемпіонат WBC в легкій, нагадує спаринг з 14-річним Лі попереду бій Бредлі з Хуаном Мануелем Маркесом за WBO напівсередній вазі в 2013. тренер Бредлі, Джоел Діас, хотів повторити здатність Маркеса відплати і вважає, швидкість рук Лі і відплата було достовірним.



«Лі і я спаринги чотири повних раундів і, хлопчик, був я вражений його кільце IQ, швидкість, час і рух,»Сказав Бредлі. «Для молодої людини, без про досвід, він був в змозі тримати свої власні. Brandun від моєї області, так що я за ним здалеку, і я дійсно захоплююся його грою. Він непереможний, і це не дивно, на всіх. Я вважаю, що Лі є товари, щоб стати чемпіоном світу, і в цей момент він як і раніше набирає досвід і імпульс до своєї мрії.



«Є ще питання, на які потрібно відповісти Лі. Як він буде реагувати, якщо він коли-небудь нокдаун? Як він буде робити проти кого-то так само, як сам; хтось непереможне, Кормової і так само, як голодний? Це буде цікаво спостерігати за ним, як він продовжує свій шлях. У нього є вміння, щоб піднятися на вершину, але всі ми знаємо, що це займає більше, ніж просто навички. Він на правильному шляху, і я його назад 110 відсотків ".



Хейні, які хедлайнерами на розвиток серії перспективи в трьох різних випадках, виграв титул чемпіона світу у віці 20 і вважає, що Лі має потенціал, щоб рухатися вгору ряди досить швидко, а.



«Якщо ви ще не чули про Brandun Лі, Ви будете дуже скоро,»Сказав Хані, зараз 21 років. «У нього є талант і сила, щоб зробити деякі реальні шуми в напівсередній вазі. Я проводив спаринги з ним до і довіри мені, він справжня собака. Я з нетерпінням чекаю, щоб дивитися на березень 13 і я очікую, мій хлопець поставити на пекло виступу на ShoBox: Нове покоління."



Чи також спаринги з Окснарда, Каліфорнія. Mikey в Garcia, який воював на SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС в шість разів, і Маурісіо Еррера, який втратив близьку рішення тоді уніфіковані вазі Денні Гарсія на SHOWTIME в 2014.



У п'ятницю чотири-бій ShoBox телепередача включає в себе п'ять боксерів, які мають ще смак поразки з загальною записи 107 виграє до всього чотири поразки і дві нічиї. У со-бій ознаками, непереможеним Брайан Норман Jr. (16-0, 14 КО) ставить свою досконалу запис на лінії, як він бере на себе Флавіо ~ d Родрігес (9-1-1, 7 КО) о восьмій круглих напівсередній матч-ап. Алехандро Герреро Непереможний (11-0, 9 КО) зустрічає Хосе Ангуло (12-1, 5 КО) о восьмій круглих легкий лом в той час як ще один непереможний боєць Арам Авагян (9-0-1, 4 КО) бере на себе непереможним побратима Dagoberto Агуеро (17-0, 11 КО) о восьмій круглих напівлегкій бій.



Баррі Томпкинс викликатиме дій з боку рингу з боксом історик Стів Farhood і колишній чемпіон світу Рауль Маркес, яка виступає в якості експертів-аналітиків. Виконавчий продюсер є Гордон зал з Річардом Гога виробництва і Рік Філліпс режисури.



Квитки на заходи, який сприяє SALITA Promotions в асоціації з D&D бокс і Rapacz бокс, за ціною $75 Рингу, $50 Зарезервований, $25 Загальний Доступ, і $62.50 Таблиця Робочий (мінімум два квитки), і вже у продажу в ticketmaster.com або Box Office Grand Casino Хінклі.



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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, Нью-Джерсі.

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


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Trenton, Нью-Джерсі (Березня 10, 2020)A plethora of undefeated fighters will put their perfect record on the line at CHAMPBOX 2 which is promoted by SilverBow on У п'ятницю ввечері, 3 квітня на The Cure Insurance Arena в Trenton, Нью-Джерсі.


Headlining the card will be undefeated cruiserweight Mike Hilton.


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


Hilton, a former National Golden Gloves champion. є запис про 10-0 із сімома нокаутами, 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 КО) Брукліна,


Нью-Йорк; As well as super bantamweight Kalid Tawiti (6-0, 3 КО) Брукліна, 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) Трентон. 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


В середньому Glenwood Latimer (1-0) Філадельфія;


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


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



Важкий Sean Bullock (1-0) of Trenton and pro debuting super featherweightJonibek Khotamov Брукліна.


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 або по телефону 1-800-298-4200.


The card is a pro-am that will begin at 6 Вечори з дверима, що відкриваються на 5 PM.

The event is being sponsored by Flash Tech IT and CyberSecuirty since 1992. www.flashtech.com


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Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd Benavidez Defends Title In Homecoming Fight Against Former Title Challenger Roamer Alexis Angulo

Жити на SHOWTIME® Субота, Квітня 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix

Більше! 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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ФЕНІКС – Березня 9, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd “Червоний прапор” Бенавідес will defend his title on Saturday, Квітня 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, Арізона. проти колишнього титул чемпіона світу Roamer Alexis Angulo, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКСУ® Телепередача починається в 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features rising lightweight prospect Мішель Рівера приймаючи на Мексики 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 Бартелемі 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 10ї pro fight.

“У Суботу, Квітня 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, Президент TGB Акції. “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,” сказав Семпсон Левкович з Сампсон боксу. “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,” сказав Стівен Еспіноза, Президент, Спортивний & Events Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “На тільки 23 років, 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. У со-головній події, 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.

Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, продаються зараз і їх можна придбати за адресою www.ticketmaster.com and at Arizona Federal Theatre box office.

The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 КО) 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. В 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 років. 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 через 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,” said Benavidez. “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, Штат Флорида., Ангуло (26-1, 22 КО) 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.

Народився в Санто-Домінго, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 КО) зробив свій U.S. дебют на ShoBox в червні 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 10ї-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.

Villasana (25-6, 14 КО) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, Мексика. 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, Домініканська Республіка, Puello (17-0, 9 КО) зробить його 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, Бартельмі (27-1-1, 14 КО) 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 фунти, 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. Девід Дінкінс молодший. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

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One of the best all-time…. 1988 Olympic silver medalist Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Березня 9, 2020) – By any standards, U.S. Olympian and former unified World heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe is inarguably one of the all-time greatest boxers, аматорські та професійні.

Born and raised in the infamous Brownsville section of Brooklyn, Нью-Йорк, which also produced fellow World heavyweight championsМайк Тайсон іШеннон Бріггс, Bowe started boxing at 13 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym.

“I wanted to do everythingМухаммед Алі did,” Bowe explained why he got into boxing. “He was my idol. I wanted to join the Marines, but I fell in love with boxing and stayed with it. I forgot about the Marines.”

Bowe developed his craft and became an outstanding boxer, компіляції 104-18 любительські записи, highlighted by his controversial silver-medal winning performance at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Південна Корея.

A four-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Bowe also captured top honors at the 1986 Junior World Championships, along with a bronze medal at the 1987 Панамериканські ігри, despite fighting in his final match with a fractured hand he hid from his coaches.

Bowe had a rivalry withRobert Salters, with whom he split four matches, but he defeated Salters, 3-2, в США. Box-Offs to qualify for the 1988 USA Boxing Olympic Team. His Olympic teammates includedРой Джонс, Молодший., Рей МерсерKennedy McKinney іAndrew Maynard.

Controversary surrounded his Olympic championship fight against future World heavyweight champion, Canadian super heavyweight Леннокс Льюїс, who returned home with the Olympic gold medal. During his fight with Lewis, Bowe was deducted a point for a “ghost” head butt that never happened, and the referee gave Bowe a pair of disputed standing-eight counts, the last of which resulted in the stoppage of the fight in Lewis’ favor.

“That fight never should have been stopped,” Bowe commented. “I’m still happy about winning a silver medal. I still have it. And then I turned pro. My mother had 13 kids and I wanted to make my mother happy. I wanted to buy her a house. That’s what inspired me to box.”

“Bowe’s success as an amateur and professional has made him a household name amongst USA Boxing Alumni,"СказавChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “His combination of power and skill, along with his legendary battles with other USA Boxing Alumni at the pro ranks, establishes him as one of the greatest fighters that USA Boxing has ever produced.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксери, officials, coaches and boxing fansThe Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, в і з кільця.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

With legendary trainerЕдді Futch в своєму кутку, Bowe became the first truly unified World heavyweight champion, winning the title belt for all four recognized major sanctioning bodies: WBC, WBA, IBF та WBO.

Bowe retired with an amazing 43-1 (33 КО) pro record. He had a 5-1 (4 КО) mark in world title fights, 7-1 (5 КО) versus past world heavyweight champions such asЕвандер Холіфілд (двічі), Пінклон ТомасТоні ТаббсBruce SeldonMichael Dokes іHerbie Hyde.

Bowe later avenged his lone pro loss to Holyfield, winning two of three fights with the “Real Deal.”

“I’m very happy with my pro career,” Bowe added. “I beat Holyfield two times and I think it should have been three. I’m not a sore loser, but I was the World heavyweight champion. How did he win that fight? The challenger needs to take the belt from the champion, and he didn’t do that. I thought I won by a point, at worst, maybe it should have been a draw, but I shouldn’t have lost the fight. I did become the first to ever knockout Holyfield. My pro career wasn’t too bad. I kept working hard and became two-time World heavyweight champion.”

Зараз 51 and living in Maryland, Bowe has some advice for the American boxers trying to qualify for the 2020 Team USA Boxing Olympic Team.

“Just don’t think about it,” stressed Bowe, sounding like a Nike commercial. “Just do it! It worked for me. I showed up and didn’t think about it. And always finish strong.”

Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2015, left his mark in amateur and pro boxing. Nobody can ever take that away from the big guy from Brownsville.

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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.

ROBERT HELENIUS SCORES FOURTH-ROUND STOPPAGE OF ADAM KOWNACKI IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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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Бруклін (Березня 7, 2020) – Robert Helenius (30-3, 19 КО)scored an upset victory over previously unbeaten Адам Kownacki (20-1, 15 КО) 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, будинок 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 10ї 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 удари по 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 в раунді.

“Це була не моя ніч,” сказав 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.

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У со-головній події, суперважкій відчуття Efe Ajagba (13-0, 11 КО) delivered a ninth-round stoppage of Разван Cojanu (17-7, 9 КО), 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 ось.

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 для 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 в раунді. Watch the stoppage ось. Additional highlights can be viewed ось.

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.

У телевізійному ніж, rising heavyweight Frank Sanchez (15-0, 11 КО) scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Джоуї Дауеджко (20-8-4, 11 КО) to remain unbeaten.

I was well prepared and I thought I fought very well tonight,” сказав Санчес. “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 для 242 and out landing him by a 116 для 46 margin.

I knew he was going to fight on the outside and he stayed on the outside,” Саїд 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. Після 10 раундів, all three judges saw the bout in favor of Sanchez, з великою кількістю 100-90 в два рази і 98-92.

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

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World heavyweight contender Lou Savarese to be inducted into New York State Boxing HOF

клас 2020 Induction Dinner on Sunday, Квітня 19

НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Березня 5, 2020) – World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves champion Лу Savarese (46-7, 38 КО) is living the dream, як вони кажуть, 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, Неділя після обіду (12:30-5:30 p.m. І), Квітня 19, на Руссо On The Bay в Howard Beach, Нью-Йорк.

I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for this year’s Hall of Fame honoree, Лу Savarese,” NYSBHOF president Боб Даффі сказав. “I couldn’t be happier for this man who has given boxing his all, в і з кільця. 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, Нью-Йорк, the epicenter of boxing.

Savarese turned pro April 30, 1989, нокаутувавши James Smith in the fourth round of their fight in Houston. Savarese went on to win his first won his first 36 про бої, виділено його 36ї by a seventh-round technical knockout victory of Buster Mathis, Молодший. for the vacant United States Boxing Association (Налаштувати) в суперважкій вазі. It also set up a high profile 1997 розборки з Джордж Форман в Атлантік-Сіті, when Savarese lost a 12-round split decision (114-113, 112-115, 110-118) for the vacant World Boxing Union (ВСС) championship.

Savarese says his opening-round knockout of former world heavyweight champion Джеймс “Buster” Дуглас в 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 коли він зупинивсяJonathan 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, Ленс Уїтакер 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 (Евандер Холіфілд, Майк Тайсон, Foreman, Уізерспун, Дуглас, і Ріддік Боу в любителях. Макс Келлерман (fellow NYSBHOF Class of 2020 призовник) once said I’m from the old-school of boxing. That’s good, I love that.

Зараз 54, Savarese lives in Houston, Техас, 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 Хорхе Смоуд (42-8-2, 22 КО), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World Champion Альфред “El SalseroEscalera (53-14-3, 31 КО), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challenger Фредді “The PitbullLiberatore (20-4-1, 11 КО), of Bayside, Квінс; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winner Денніс “The Magician” Мілтон (16-5-1, 5 КО), з Бронкса; and WBA super middleweight title World title challenger MerquiEl Corombo” Соса (34-9-2, 27 КО), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweight Солдат Бартфілд (51-29-8, 33 КО), who fought a reported 55 чемпіони світу; Bronx middleweight Стів Беллуаз (95-13-3, 59 КО); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) Джиммі Гудріч (85-34-21 (12 КО), Буффало; World heavyweight title challenger Тамі Мауріелло (82-13-1, 60 КО), з Бронкса; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlist Деві “Sensational” Мур (18-5, 14 КО), з Бронкса; and World lightweight champion Фредді “The Welsh WizardWelch(74-5-7, 34 КО), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judge Дон Акерман, Wantah, Long Island journalist/producer Боббі Кессіді, Молодший., Buffalo manager Рік Глейзер, Rockaway Beach journalist Джек Хірш, Bronx boxing broadcaster Max Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical Director Доктор. Вільям Латан, Orangeburg judge Джулі Ледерман, Hyde Park referee Рон Ліптон, and Staten Island/Catskill trainer Кевін Руні.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editor Lester Bromberg, New York City sportswriter Ден Деніел, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderБоббі Глісон, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writer Гордон Флеш, Manhattan journalistA.J. коханий, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founder Тоні 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 призовників були відібрані членами Комітету з призначень NYSBHOF:Ренді Гордон, Генрі Hascup, Дон Majeski, Рон Макнейра, Джим Монтеверде і Neil Теренс.

Всі боксери повинні були неактивні протягом не менше трьох років, щоб мати право на NYSBHOF індукції, і все призовники повинні проживати в штаті Нью-Йорк для значної частини їх бокс кар'єри або під час розквіті своєї відповідної кар'єри.

Квитки за ціною $150.00 за дорослого і $60.00 для дітей (під 16) і включає в себе повний пізній сніданок і коктейль-годину після вступу, починаючи з 12:30 p.m. І, as well as a full course dinner (головне ребро, риби або птиці) і відкритий бар протягом дня. Квитки можна придбати, звернувшись до президента NYSBHOF Боба Даффі 516.313.2304 абоdepcomish@aol.com. Оголошення про програму NYSBHOF доступні: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 each, і $500.00 for back cover. Mail checks and ads by the April 6 deadline to Bob Duffy, 1112 Whitewood Landing, Massapequa Парк, Нью-Йорк 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

Клас 2012: Кармен Базіліо, Майк Мак-Каллум, Майк Тайсон, Джейк LaMotta, Ріддік Боу, Карлос Ортіс, Vito Antuofermo, Еміль Гріффіт, “Цукор” Рей Робінсон, Джин Танні, Бенні Леонард, Тоні Канзонрі, Гарольд Ледерман, Стів Аканто, Джиммі Гленн, Gil Кленсі, Ray Arcel, Nat Фляйшер, Білл Галло і Артур Mercante, Sr.

Клас 2013: Джек Демпсі, Джонні Данді, Сенді Садлер, Максі Розенблюм, Джоуї Арчер, Іран Барклі, Відзначити Breland, Боббі Кессіді, Даг Джонс, Молодший Джонс, Джеймс “Приятель” Макгіртом, Едді Мустафа Мухаммад, Боб Арум, Шеллі Фінкель, Тоні Граціано, Ларрі Мерчант, Тедді Бреннер, Майк Джейкобс, Tex Рікард і Дон Dunphy.

КЛАС 2014: Флойд Паттерсон, Трейсі Харріс Паттерсон, Біллі Бекуса, Кевін Келлі, Хуан LaPorte, Джеррі Куні, Мустафа Hamsho, Говард Девіс, Молодший, Лу Ambers, Джек Бріттон, Террі Макговерн, Тедді Атлас, Лу Дібелла, Стів Farhood, Джин Мур, Angelo Просперо, Уайти Бімстейн, Кас Д'Амато, Вільям Малдун і Том О'Рурк.

КЛАС 2015: Саул Mamby, Joey Giamba, Джонні Persol, Гарольд Вестон, Лонні Бредлі, Пол Берленбах, Біллі Грем, Френкі Хенаро, Боб Міллер, Томас Райан, Джиммі Слеттері, Боб Даффі, Майк Кац, Томмі Галлахер, Брюс Silverglade, Чарлі Голдман, Джиммі Джонстон, Седрік Кушнер, Гаррі Марксон, Деймон Руньон і Аль Вайль.

КЛАС 2016: Аарон Девіс, Чарльз Мюррей, Vilomar Fernandez, Едвін Viruet, Хуліганити “Мачо” Камачо, Роккі Граціано, Роккі Канзас, Джо Лінч, Джо Miceli, Ед Брофи, Джо DeGuardia, Ренді Гордон, Денніс Раппапорт, Howie Альберт, Freddie Brown, Говард Cosell, Рубін Goldstein і Джиммі Джейкобс.

КЛАС 2017: Гаспар Ортега, Renaldo “Містер.” Снайпс, дуг Девітт, “Bronx бомбардувального” Алекс Рамос, Дік Тайгер, Хосе Торрес, “незрівнянний” Джек Демпсі, Дон Majeski, Рон Кац, Стен Хоффман, Боббі Bartels, Хенк Каплан, Аль Гевін, Артур Донован і Ден Паркер.

КЛАС 2018: Лу “Лапочка” Долина, Джейк Родрігес, Терренс Аллі, “Дитина” Джо Міси, Kid Шоколад, Джеймс Дж. “джентльмен Джим” Corbett, Джек МакОліффі, Біллі Костелло, Melio Bettina Ralph “Тигр” Джонс, Чарлі Норкус, Дейв Андерсон, Піт Бродський, Трава Голдман, Боббі Goodman, Мелвіна Латан, Рон Скотт Стівенс, Johnnie Адді, Джонні Bos, Мюррей Гудман, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.

КЛАС 2019: Wilfredo Benitez, Dick DiVeronica, Rogelio Tuur, Davey Vasquez, Michael Olajide, Monte Barrett, Jimmy Carter, Al “Bummy” Девіс, Marty Servo, Roland LaStarza, Paddy DeMarco, Sid Terris, LeachThe Fighting DentistCross, Дон Кінг, John McKaie, Steve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Молодший, Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Hill, Jimmy Cannon, and Joe Dwyer.


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

Night of Heavyweights Headlined by Undefeated Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki Taking on Robert Helenius in WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator This Saturday, Березня 7 in FOX PBC Fight Night Action & On FOX Deportes from Barclays Center
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Натисніть ОСЬ for Photos from Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions

Бруклін (Березня 5, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Адам Kownacki і Robert Helenius 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, Березня 7 від Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™.

Also squaring off at the press conference were heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba іРазван Cojanu, who battle in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweight Frank Sanchezі Джоуї Дауеджко, who open the night of heavyweight action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Квитки на заходи, який сприяє TGB Акції, 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:

АДАМ 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. Більше, 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, але я відчуваю себе добре. 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.

ФРЕНК САНЧЕЗ

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.

Джої 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

“Як ми всі знаємо,, BROOKLYN BOXING is at its best when he we have heavyweights in the ring and this card has no shortage of them.

“Адам, 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 проти. 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, Березня 7 від Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™.

FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. 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. На додаток, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.

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