BROWNSVILLE, TX (Aprile 10, 2019) – Rising blue chip prospect, Omar “El Relampago” Juarez (2-0, 1 KO), returns to the ring on PBC FIGHT NIGHT – EXTRA on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, Aprile 20 dal Dignity Health Sports Park di Carson, California. Juarez will faceDwayne Bonds (3-1-1, 1 KO) in a four-round match to open the telecast beginning at 10:30 p.m. E / 7:30 p.m. PT.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB e Promozioni Mayweather, in associazione con promozioni DSG, sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati presso AXS.com o alla dignità Salute Sports Park botteghino da 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
The 19-year old from Brownsville, TX, is looking to make a statement with an electrifying performance as he continues is fast start toward a world title. Here’s what he to say about his upcoming televised bout and his current training camp.
Nel suo recente campo di addestramento:
“I’ve been spending a lot of time training in San Antonio, TX, getting good sparring with all the pros out there. Rick Nunez, who has been working closely with my head trainer and fatherRudy Juarez, has been a big help to me and my dad. We all work together with the common goal to be the best. I’ve had a great camp and we are entering the final days of training before we head out to California.”
On his upcoming matchup with Bonds:
“I don’t know much about Bonds except that he’s an older fighter from El Paso who has recently fought. I’m going to press the action and dictate the pace. I’ll make adjustments as the fight goes on. I really want to make a statement by getting the KO. If I get him hurt, he’s going down.”
On making his second appearance on FS1:
“It’s very exciting to be fighting on FS1 once again. The exposure is unbelievable, and I want to thank my management team and FS1 for the opportunity. Now its time for me to put on a great performance and entertain those watching on television.”
On fighting for his hometown of Brownsville, Texas:
“I love my hometown of Brownsville, Texas. I have all the support from my people out here. My goal is to one day headline a big fight in this town, a world title fight to be exact. I know I have a long way to go, but I have my mind set on getting to the top. I’m taking the people of Brownsville with me every step of the way.”
NEW YORK (Aprile 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Aprile 13, come Fightnight DIRETTA Realizzato da Everlastonce again works alongsideSHOWTIME Sportsto deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Inizio alle 6 p.m. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., l'interattivo, FREE Facebook series sets the table for the Shields vs. Hammer undisputed middleweight championship showdown with five fights, including a world title contest and a main event preview featuring the undefeated championClaressa Shieldsherself.
“We’re excited to have a role in what will be a historic night in women’s boxing, and it speaks to the strides our platform has made to exclusively air our first world championship matchup,” suddetto Mark Fratto, Principale e Direttore del Business Development, Linacre media. “The world title fight will be part of an outstanding evening of Facebook action with championship contenders and budding stars, and an exclusive interview with Claressa Shields, and of course we’re thrilled to be working alongside Showtime once again.”
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE lineup is headlined by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar (9-0, 2 KO), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 KO) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. In super flyweight action, 23 year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 KO) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 KO). The card will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KO) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez(12-2, 7 KO) di Fort Worth, Texas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standoutIsiah Seldon(12-2, 4 KO) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.
“Aprile 13 is a fantastic fight card, top-to-bottom, from former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter to top American super flyweight prospect Jarico O’Quinn and the highly competitive IBF Featherweight World Title fight between No. 1-ranked Elena Gradinar from Russia and No. 2 contender Karen Carbajal from Argentina fighting for the vacant belt,” said boxing champion-turned-promoterDmitriy Salitaof Salita Promotions. “Some of the best boxers on the planet will be on display on the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE, on April 13.”
Giunto alla sua seconda stagione, Fightnight DIRETTA Powered by Everlast è la piattaforma di Facebook fan-friendly che – tra gli altri aspetti – si vanta di conversazioni in tempo reale tenutesi tra i commentatori lotta e il pubblico di visualizzazione. Fightnight Live ha presentato più di 545 combattenti e 16 promozioni durante 33 trasmissione di eventi dal vivo da 19 diverse città dal maggio 2017, e in tal modo, la piattaforma interattiva ha generato l'interesse dei fedeli appassionati di lotta da tutti gli Stati Uniti e in tutto il mondo, tra cui il pubblico significativi in Messico, il Regno Unito e in altre parti d'Europa, e anche i fan in Sud America, Asia e Australia.
Dal maggio 2017, the numbers on the 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of171,589 visualizzazioniper event and more than5.6 milione di visualizzazioni totali per il franchising. Dal settembre. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II showshave reached 4.2 million fans ehave averaged almost 265,000 visualizzazioni.
il settembre. 2018 “Combattimenti Re Boxing Martedì sera” (594,447) dalle sabbie di Betlemme, DEC. 2018 “Regine e re di Queens Carta” (379,758) a New York, il novembre. 2018 “Colpire duro Showtime Collaborazione” (372,662), DEC. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), l'ottobre. 2018 “Colpire duro Philly speciale” (297,545), l'ottobre. 2018 Bareknuckle durata di un'ora “Freeview” (292,253), il novembre. 2018 “Titani Nella Capitale” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys Boxing “St. Giorno Scontro di Patrick” (252,065), Sept. 2017 “Promozioni vero affare: Empire State” dal Resorts World Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s Boxing “Melrose Mayhem” (218,409), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) e agosto 2017 CES “Super Sabato” da Foxwoods (203,000) tutti registrati 200,000 o più viste, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 viste attraverso tutti i dispositivi.
Oltre ai numeri audience prime, il pieno-interattivo, produzioni fan-friendly hanno visto più di 430,000 collettivi impegni pubblicare in tempo reale (più di 13,000 per ogni show), tra cui più di 330,000 “piace” o “gli amori,” più di 58,000 comments and more than 19,000 azioni.
il settembre. 2018 “Combattimenti Re Boxing Martedì sera” dalle sabbie di Betlemme impostare un nuovo bar con 594,447 visualizzazioni. il settembre. 2017 sega carta DiBella più di 40,000 interazioni spettatori tra cui quasi 39,000 “piace” o “gli amori” e il marzo 17, 2018, Murphy “St. Giorno Scontro di Patrick” impostare un nuovo marchio di alta marea per condivide con 2,182.
La pagina di Live Fightnight su Facebook ha più di 87,000 fan e più di 95,000 seguaci.
Creato e prodotto da Linacre media di New York City, la serie Fightnight dal vivo offre presentatori professionali, più angolazioni, grafica televisiva, replay e dietro le quinte di accesso e interviste. Gli spettacoli in streaming sono disponibili globalmente ovunque Facebook è disponibile. L'iniziativa non solo permette ai fan di tutto il mondo per sintonizzarsi, ma dà anche up-and-coming combattenti una piattaforma globale per mostrare le loro abilità, dà promotori di un accessibile “trasmissione” soluzione e dà sponsor la possibilità di raggiungere un pubblico di massa tramite contenuti di marca.
Additional FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 date saranno ufficialmente annunciati nelle prossime settimane.
Seguite tutta l'azione attraverso i social media a FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE su Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE su Instagram e @ FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ su Twitter, o utilizzando il hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Per gli ultimi eventi Linacre media e il calendario di trasmissione, seguire @LinacreMedia su tutte le piattaforme sociali o utilizzare i tag #LinacreMediaEvents o #LinacreMediaOnTV.
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WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, Aprile 13 In diretta su Showtime® da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aprile 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO medio campione del mondo Christina Hammershared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight ChampionClaressa Shields Sabato Aprile 13 in diretta su Showtime dal Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
Germany’s Hammer has held a middleweight world title since 2010, defending it numerous times including in her U.S. debut last June on SHOWTIME in which she defeated Tori Nelson. Now she looks to stamp her name in the history books in this matchup against Shields that many are calling the most significant fight in women’s boxing history.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Salita, sono al prezzo di $150, $100, $55 e $35 e possono essere acquistati attraverso Ticketmaster e alboardwalkhall.com.
Here are highlights of what Hammer had to say as we head into fight week for this historic event:
How excited are you about fighting in the U.S.?
Christina Hammer: “I’m really excited about it because this is a very big fight. I can’t wait to get there, step into the ring and put on a great performance.”
Che cosa significa questa lotta significa per te?
CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Siamo entrambi campioni, she has Olympic gold medals and other accolades, so with all of that combined, it’s going to be a game changer for our sport.”
What do you need to do to win?
CH: “I’m a long time champion and I know what to do in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat her. I have great foot work and my goal is to beat her badly.”
What do you think of Claressa inside and outside of the ring?
CH: “Claressa has obviously accomplished a lot going back to the Olympics. This is a big step for her and I think it’s going to be a challenge for her. As a person, she’s just my opponent, that’s all.”
Can you describe your style of fighting and what fans can expect on April 13?
CH: “I’m tall for my division so I use my reach. I have great footwork and technique and power and I want to show off all those skills. I’m going to show that Christina Hammer is a great champion. I like to play with my opponent, and when the moment is right, I beat her down.”
Can you talk about your experiences as a fashion model and why that’s important to you?
CH: “I like modeling because it’s a different part of me. You can be more feminine and athletic. I did my first shoot three years ago and I had never done anything like that. I’ve worked on my skills there too.
“To be a model is an easy job, it just gives me confidence. Being a fighter is hard. You have to give everything, because in the ring you can’t run away. You have to fight and defeat someone.”
Would you ever want to compete in another sport?
CH: “Non lo so. Boxing is the best sport to me. It’s my passion. I give everything to the sport and my dream now is to be successful in America.”
Is there anyone in boxing history you’d have loved to fight?
CH: “Laila Ali was a great champion and If I fought her that would be a great fight.”
Do you see women’s boxing as a sport on the rise?
CH: “Sì, it’s really grown in recent years. There are more fights on big platforms for us and I think this is just the start.”
Would you recommend for other women to go into boxing?
CH: “Boxing is a great sport. You need technique, intelligence and it makes you feel more confident. If something happens, you can take care of yourself. It’s the best workout and I suggest it to everyone.”
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
Veterano Adrian Granados Contender & Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Preparati per Premier rispettive Boxing Champions su FOX & FOX Deportes Matchups Sabato, Aprile 20 Da Dignità Salute Sport Park di Carson, California
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LOS ANGELES (Aprile 4, 2019) – All-azione welter Adrian Granados un nd concorrente pesante Andy Ruiz Jr. ha continuato la preparazione per le rispettive prove di forza ad un allenamento dei media a Los Angeles Giovedi prima di intervenire sul ring Sabato, Aprile 20 come parte del Premier Boxing Champions su FOX e FOX Deportes dalla dignità Salute Sports Park a Carson, California.
Granados affronterà l'ex campione del mondo due divisioni Danny “Veloce” Garcia in un attacco welter 12-round che l'azione titoli, mentre il sud della California Ruiz-nativa assume Alexander Dimitrenko in azione dei pesi massimi come parte della trasmissione con inizio alle 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT. I fan sono invitati ad arrivare presto per non perdere nessuna delle azioni televisivo.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB e Promozioni Mayweather, in associazione con promozioni DSG, sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati presso AXS.com o alla dignità Salute Sports Park botteghino da 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Ecco ciò che i partecipanti di allenamento avevano da dire Giovedi dalle Fortune palestra a Los Angeles:
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Mi sento benissimo. Sto iniziando a picco e tutto sta facendo clic. Ho avuto un grande campo e io sono solo eccitato per questa lotta.
“Questo è un grande matchup stile. Danny è un pugile forte e un grande bancone perforatore. Ho intenzione di essere proprio lì. Ho intenzione di venire con esso. Ho anche un sacco di beni immateriali che le persone non vedono. Io non sono unidimensionale e ho alcuni trucchi nella manica.
“Penso di avere più cane in me che Danny fa. Si lamenta molto e anche si allontana con un sacco. Lui fa quello che deve fare per vincere. Non sono mai stato dato niente e credo di avere molto di più per dimostrare di lui.
“Le mie lotte contro Shawn Porter e Adrien Broner erano buone preparazione per questo. Credo che contro Broner avrei ottenuto la decisione, ma non l'ho fatto. contro Porter, Ho combattuto la battaglia sbagliata e perso l'occasione ho avuto. Ho un chip sulla mia spalla da entrambe le esperienze.
“Questa è la mia occasione per mostrare al mondo della boxe che io sono élite e ottenere la mia title shot. Ho sempre desiderato di diventare un campione del mondo, e non ho la mia occasione a 140 dove ho battuto il numero uno contender. Non ho paura a combattere chiunque, quindi sono qui per ottenere una grande vittoria.
“Penso di aver bisogno di un arresto o di una vittoria dominante. It has to be one-sided. I have enough controversial losses that I know that I can’t leave it up to the judges. I’m training hard to dominate the fight.
“I’m kind of a ‘young vet’ because I’m only 29-years-old but I’m battle-tested. I was never promoted until the last three or four years. I’ve had to do what I had to coming up. I took the tough fights that most prospects wouldn’t.
“I always knew I had the talent to be at this level and I’m glad that I’m respected and recognized now, but it’s time for me to get a big win. I’m going to show that I really belong and I’m an elite fighter.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“All the hard work in the gym has been paying off and I feel prepared for April 20. Sto affrontando un ragazzo esperto che è alto, ma credo che la mia pressione e la mia velocità renderà difficile per lui.
“Abbiamo esaminato le lotte del passato di Dimitrenko e mettere insieme un piano di gioco. Stiamo andando a bastone ad esso ed eseguire. Stiamo andando ad attaccare il corpo e credo che con la mia velocità e combinazioni ho intenzione di tirarlo fuori di lì.
“Sto tornando da un licenziamento, ma è finita e in questo momento il mio obiettivo è quello di fare una dichiarazione e far sapere a tutti che io sono di nuovo in azione. Sono pronto a prendere uno dei punti in cima alla divisione.
“Ci sono un sacco di grandi lotte che voglio, ma la mia mente è totalmente concentrato aprile 20. Non sono mai stato questo motivato. Ho intenzione di lottare più spesso e sono contento di avere l'opportunità.
“Combattere per i tifosi messicani mi dà più motivazione che mai. Voglio essere il primo campione dei pesi massimi messicana del mondo e, si spera quest'anno o il prossimo anno sarò realizzare quei sogni.
“Ho tutto quello che ho bisogno ora per arrivare dove voglio andare. Questo è solo l'inizio. I più lotte che ho, il meglio che ho intenzione di essere alla ricerca.
“E 'bello poter lottare nel sud della California e so che ci saranno un sacco di messicani là fuori aprile 20. E 'sempre una grande atmosfera e il mio piano di gioco è quello di rubare la scena. Ho intenzione di dare tutto quello che ho per i tifosi.
“Credo che Dimitrenko sta per usare il suo jab e muoversi. Lui è alto, ma non può scappare per sempre. Ad un certo punto si deve essere lì in punta di dito del piede. Abbiamo lavorato sul nostro movimento della testa e abbiamo intenzione di essere pronti a tutto egli porta.”
TOM BROWN, Presidente di Promotions TGB
“Andy Ruiz Jr. è esattamente dove dovrebbe essere in questo momento. E 'lo stesso nuovamente dedicato allo sport del pugilato e quando lo fa, ci potrebbe non essere un peso massimo di meglio là fuori. Ha viaggiato in Nuova Zelanda e ha preso su Joseph Parker nel suo cortile e ha perso una decisione a maggioranza. Ha assaggiato e ha fame di nuovo.
“Probabilmente Adrian Granados potrebbe avere un record di 27-1 ed è pronto per il suo momento di brillare. Mi piace dove sia mentalmente per quanto riguarda la presa in carico e vincere queste lotte, così da poter andare avanti e diventare un campione, che è stato il suo obiettivo da quando è entrato in gioco.”
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DI GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados vedrà due ex-divisione campione del mondo Danny “Veloce” Garcia combattendo robusto veterano Adrian Granados in un attacco welter 12-round che titoli Premier Champions boxe su FOX e FOX Deportes Sabato, Aprile 20 20 da Dignità Salute Sports Park, precedentemente StubHub Centro, in Carson, California.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.
I fan possono in diretta streaming le lotte sul app FOX Sports, disponibile in inglese o spagnolo attraverso i feed FOX o FOX Deportes. I combattimenti sono disponibili su desktop a FOXSports.com e attraverso l'app store, o dispositivi collegati tra cui Apple TV, Android TV, Fuoco TV, Xbox One e Roku.
“Christina non sa quello che sta arrivando per lei. Ho intenzione di rompere quel Hammer a metà” – Shields
Fare clic QUI per le foto da Jose Pineiro / SHOWTIME WBC, WBA & Medio campione IBF Claressa Shields prepara per Undisputed medi campionato prova di forza contro Christina Hammer Sabato, Aprile 13 In diretta su Showtime®
da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City
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MIAMI(Aprile 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC e IBF campione mondiale dei pesi mediClaressa Shieldsospitata un allenamento dei media a 5th Street Gym a Miami Giovedi mentre si avvicina la sua prova di forza contro WBO medio campione del mondoChristina Hammer per il campionato del mondo indiscusso dei medi Sabato aprile 13 in diretta su Showtime dal Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
Il due volte medaglia d'oro olimpica Shields e martello imbattuto cercherà di diventare il sesto combattente nella storia di unificare tutti e quattro i titoli mondiali nel main event di uno Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE (9 p.m. ET / PT).
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Salita, sono al prezzo di $150, $100, $55 e $35 e possono essere acquistati attraverso Ticketmaster e alboardwalkhall.com.
Shields si è allenato in Florida per l'ultima settimana con il suo allenatore John David Jackson, dopo aver trascorso gli ultimi cinque settimane al U.S.. Centro di Preparazione Olimpica in Colorado. Ecco cosa aveva da dire Shields Giovedi:
Claressa Shields
“Christina non sa quello che sta arrivando per lei. Ho intenzione di rompere quel Hammer a metà.
“Quando siamo in là, si tratta di chi dà un pugno più duro. Si tratta di una vera e propria lotta. Solo perché ha un'altezza, non vuol dire che sta andando a dettare ciò che accade. Sta per avere a che fare molto per tenermi fuori di lei.
“Ho due Medaglie d'oro olimpiche, tre cinture e altri in arrivo. Avrò tutti i titoli al termine della notte aprile 13.
"Io lavoro duramente, davvero difficile. Se fossi un uomo, Probabilmente sarei stato uno dei più famosi pugili là fuori. C'è un divario di genere. Noi tutti conosciamo. Sto lavorando verso il cambiamento che. Lavoriamo duramente, otteniamo meno soldi e meno il riconoscimento, ma il mondo sta cambiando. Stiamo cambiando lo.
“Hammer ha parlato schiaffo, ma io non sono preoccupato per lei. Sono solo pronto per una lotta. Lei parla di un sacco di cose che non ha nulla a che fare con la boxe. Sto aspettando che dicesse lei sta per colpire me con un montante o qualcosa, ma è più dello stesso.
“Essere qui in Florida alla fine il campo è stata davvero ideale. Ho ancora lavorato molto duramente, ma qui ho un po 'di spazio in più e il sole. Era giunto il momento per un nuovo scenario nel campo e credo che questo è stato il passaggio perfetto per prendere me nella settimana di lotta.
“Ho lavorato sul mio‘Ali riordino,’Questa palestra mi ha ispirato. Non stupitevi se vedete mi rompo fuori durante la lotta. Ho qualche asso nella manica. Alla conferenza stampa ci saranno alcune sorprese troppo -. Ho un vestito scelto che sta andando a rubare la scena”
“Questa lotta è attesa da tempo e io sono solo contento che ho intenzione di ottenere la mia possibilità di mostrare il suo ciò che un vero campione è. Qualcuno sta andando giù aprile 13 e io prometto che non sta andando essere me.
“La gente può dire che non stanno pagando attenzione e non studiare, ma sono sdraiato. Sono contento che mi guarda da vicino anche se. Hammer ha volato uno dei miei amici là fuori per essere uno sparring partner, senza nemmeno sapere che lei non mi ha sparred in anni e non sa nulla su di me. Mi fa so che sono nella sua mente. Può longarone con Ann Wolfe e lei ancora non ha intenzione di battermi “.
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO
Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
NEW YORK (Aprile 4, 2019)–Welterweight contender, Ray Robinson believes that he should have deserved the decision in his bout with WBO number-one ranked Egidijus Kavaliauskas in a bout that was seen live on ESPN this past Saturday at 2300 Arena di Philadelphia.
Robinson of Philadelphia and Kavaliauskas battled to a majority draw in a bout where Robinson demonstrated great ring generalship and dictated the pace of the bout.
“This is why I fell in love with boxing. To hit and not get hit, i put on a boxing lesson,” said Robinson.
“I feel like I offset him. I was faster and the lateral movement confused him. I frustrated him. I just listened to my coaches and threw him off. I had a full camp, and it showed in my performance as I feel that I dominated,” continued Robinson, who won one scorecard by a 97-93 conteggio, while two others were even at 95-95.
Kavaliauskas has been mentioned for a chance to fight undefeated WBO champion Terence Crawford, but with his performance, Robinson would happily step in the ring with the Nebraska native, as he showed not only he is a worthy fighter, but he also, Robinson owns a win over the consensus pound-for-pound fighter in the amateur ranks. Robinson feels he would repeat that result in the pro ranks, with an opportunity at Crawford.
“I think now I deserve that shot. I am the last person to defeat Terence Crawford in the amateurs. The fans would want to see it, and I am sure he would want it. If it was me, I would want to fight the last person who beat me. If not Crawford, I feel that I deserve to compete with the top welterweights out there. Guys like Thurman, Indossare, Spence, Sadam Ali, Kell Brook, Adrien Broner. Any of them. I am a promotional free agent, so it won’t be difficult to make a deal with any of them”
UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Sabato, Aprile 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aprile 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin e Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Aprile 13 da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City.
La Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.
Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.
“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” disse Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”
“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”
A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.
“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” disse Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.
“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Sono forte, veloce, athletic and getting better with each fight.”
Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.
“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.
“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”
In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. debutto, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.
“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” disse Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”
“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”
Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.
“Nell'aprile 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” detta parola.
“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.
“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”
With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.
“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, che è classificato No. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”
“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” disse Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Salita, sono al prezzo di $150, $100, $55 e $35 e possono essere acquistati attraverso Ticketmaster e alboardwalkhall.com.
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
LAS VEGAS - aprile 1, 2019 – Unbeaten 122-pound prospectAngelo Leoand FilipinoNeil Tabanaotalk training camp just days away from theirShoBox: La nuova generazionemain event showdown Friday, Aprile 5 in diretta su Showtime (10 p.m. ET / PT) da Sam’s Town Live a Las Vegas.
Il ShoBoxtripleheader co-feature will see unbeaten super featherweight prospectXavier Martinez (13-0, 9 KO) squaring off against experienced FilipinoJohn Moralde(21-2, 11 KO) in a 10-round bout and undefeated Mayweather Promotions’ 130-pound prospectAndres Cortes (10-0, 6 KO) di fronte Jahmal Dyer (9-1, 5 KO) in an eight-round bout in the telecast opener.
Tickets for the Mayweather Promotions’ Sin City Showdown are priced at $25, $50 e $75 and can be purchased by visiting: https://mayweatherpromotions.com/events/.
Leone, (16-0, 8 KO), who started boxing at the age of eight, has dreams of emulating his biggest boxing inspiration, Roberto Duran, by one day becoming a world champion. He draws inspiration not only from Duran’s aggressiveness in the ring, but also from his tactical fighting style. The 24-year-old from Albuquerque, N.m. has sparred with elite boxers such as Leo Santa Cruz, Jessie Magdaleno, Nonito Donaire, and Tomoki Kameda and assures he is more than prepared to withstand Tabanao on April 5.
Tabanao, 25, made his pro debut in 2012 in his home country of the Philippines. He will make his television debut this week as he looks to move up the super bantamweight ranks. Tabanao won the WBO Oriental Featherweight Title in 2016 with a third-round technical knockout of Ibrahim Balla to then lose it to former 122-pound world champion Issac Dogboe. He suffered two consecutive defeats after losing to Dogboe but has admirably rebounded by winning his last four bouts.
Here is what the fighters had to share ahead of their matchup:
On what they know about their opponent:
Leone:“Tabanao is definitely not a pushover. Egli ha 17 vittorie e 11 of those by knockout, so we definitely know that he can punch. I’ve seen a video of him, he likes to counter off the high guard. He’s fought a former world champion, Isaac Dogboe, and went the distance with him. Così, he is a tough competitor for sure, but I think with my boxing and ring IQ, I can get the victory.”
Tabanao:“Angelo Leo is a good fighter. We need to use a good strategy to win this fight—and we have it. We trained very hard targeting his weaknesses. He’s in for a surprise this Friday.”
On what a win from this fight will do for their career:
Leone:“A win over Neil Tabanao will probably set me up for another 10-round fight and after that I will hopefully be competing on a world title eliminator. I think in the next two or three fights I’ll get a world title shot.”
Tabanao: “I want to be recognized in the world of boxing. Leo is a step towards that goal. He doesn’t know what he’s in for.”
On training camp:
Leone:“I had a very good training camp. I have a very good team. Mio padre, is my head trainer, he is the one in charge. Luis Chavez is my other trainer. He lives in New Mexico trainer and comes down when I fight. Steve Cartledge and John Sinclair are helping me with my strength and conditioning. We started increasing the rounds in my sparring and we are trying to get the conditioning up as well. I have been training super hard for this fight. I feel that I’m in tip-top shape.”
Tabanao: “I had a good training camp. I trained with my coach Sonny Dollente at Mabuhay Boxing Camp at Dujali Davao del Norte in The Philippines. We worked hard on perfecting our strategy; we are ready to counter whatever Leo may do on Friday night.”
How does it feel to fight on national television?
Leone:“It feels like a dream come true to fight on national television. I’ve been working so hard for this moment. Finalmente, I get to show everybody who I am and what better way to do it than as the main event on TV. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity. Everyone will see what I’m all about.”
Tabanao:“It means a lot to me to be able to fight on national television. I hope this is the first of many televised fights. I want to become a renowned and successful boxer to be able help my family. I’m determined to do it.”
Viktor Postol And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS – (Marzo 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world championRobert Pasqua Jr.and former two-division championRances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, Aprile 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Copertura Showtime Championship Boxing inizia alle 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationEfe Ajagbalooks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch in una attrazione dei pesi massimi 10 round.
Easter vs. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.
Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.
“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” , ha detto Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Di Più, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”
“Easter vs. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, Aprile 1, e può essere acquistato presso www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 KO) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.
That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 U.S. Squadra olimpica.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 KO) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Detto Barthelemy. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 libbre. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. It’s now or never!”
Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 KO) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.
The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 KO) has fought professionally since 2010 e farà il suo U.S. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, Francia, egli è imbattuto nella sua ultima 10 fights dating back to 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.
Nigeria’s Ajagba (9-0, 8 KO) gained notoriety last August 24 when his opponent, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. The 24-year-old, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.
Combattimento da Monaco di Baviera, Germania, Wallisch (19-1, 12 KO) ha vinto il suo primo 19 pro fights after turning pro in 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.
LOS ANGELES, COME (Marzo 28, 2019) – Heavyweight Jonathan Rice (10-3-1, 6 KO), che è gestito da Greg Hannley di Principe Ranch Boxing, si daranno battaglia Arslanbek Makhmudov (7-0, 7 KO) for the vacant WBC International title, Maggio 17, 2019, al Casinò di Montreal, a Montreal, Canada. The 10-round main event is being promoted byEye of the Tiger gestione.
Rice has three consecutive wins, two by knockout, under the tutelage of former world championWayne McCullough, who took over as head trainer in September of 2018. With McCullough in his corner, Rice is confident that he will come out victorious against Makhmudov, who will be fighting in his backyard. Makhmudov is originally from Russia, but now resides in Montreal.
“I have great coach in Wayne McCullough, and I know I can beat Makhmudov with the game plan we have in place.” stated Rice. “I’ve improved tremendously over the last year and my confidence is at an all time high. Fighting in Makhmudov’s backyard will be no easy task. I will have to be at my best to show the world that I belong in the same conversations with all the top heavyweights in the world. Capturing the WBC International title will open up many doors for my career.”
“Jonnie Rice has come a long way with Wyane McCullough in his corner,” Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing said, “Rice has a lot of heart and its going to be one hell of a fight. These are the type of fights that will catapult him up the ranking, getting him one step closer to a world title.”
