BROWNSVILLE, TX (Abril 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, Abril 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califórnia. 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.
Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela TGB Promotions e Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, já estão à venda. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. para 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.
On his recent training camp:
“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.”
NOVA IORQUE (Abril 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Abril 13, como Fightnight VIVO alimentado por Everlastonce again works alongsideShowtime Sportsto deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Começando no 6 p.m. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, the interactive, 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,” dito Mark Fratto, Principal e Director de Desenvolvimento de Negócios, Linacre mídia. “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 KOs), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challenger Brenda karen carabajal (15-4-1, 9 KOs) para a vaga IBF Pluma World Championship – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. Em ação super flyweight, 23 nativo de Detroit de um ano Ja’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 KOs). The card will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) em uma partida de oito rounds e Jesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 KOs) de Fort Worth, Texas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standoutIsiah Seldon(12-2, 4 KOs) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.
“Abril 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.”
Agora em sua segunda temporada, VIVO fightnight alimentado por Everlast é a plataforma de fã-friendly Facebook que – entre outros aspectos – orgulha-se sobre as conversas em tempo real realizadas entre os comentaristas de luta e as audiências. Fightnight VIVO exibiu mais de 545 combatentes e 16 promoções durante 33 transmissões de eventos ao vivo de 19 cidades diferentes desde maio 2017, e ao fazê-lo, a plataforma interativa tem gerado o interesse leal de fãs de luta de todo os Estados Unidos e ao redor do globo, incluindo as audiências significativas no México, o Reino Unido e outras partes da Europa, e até mesmo os fãs na América do Sul, Ásia e Austrália.
Desde Maio 2017, the numbers on the 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of171,589 visualizaçõesper event and more than5.6 milhões de visualizações totais para a franquia. desde setembro. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II showshave reached 4.2 million fans ehave averaged almost 265,000 visualizações.
a setembro. 2018 “Reis boxe terça-feira Night Fights” (594,447) das areias em Bethlehem, o DEC. 2018 “Rainhas e Reis de Queens Cartão” (379,758) Em Nova Iórque, a novembro. 2018 “Batendo duro colaboração Showtime” (372,662), o DEC. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), a OCT. 2018 “Batendo duro Philly Especial” (297,545), a OCT. 2018 Bareknuckle hora de duração “TDT” (292,253), a novembro. 2018 “Titans na capital” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys Boxe “St. Clash Dia de Patrick” (252,065), Sept. 2017 “Real Deal Promoções: Empire State” de Resorts World Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s Boxing “Melrose Mayhem” (218,409), a fevereiro. 2019 “Raging Bebê Philly Especial” (203,000) e agosto 2017 CES “Super Saturday” do Foxwoods (203,000) todos registrados 200,000 ou mais vistas, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 visualizações em todos os dispositivos.
Em adição aos números de visualização brutos, o totalmente interactiva, produções fã-friendly ter visto mais do que 430,000 compromissos pós vivo coletivas (mais do que 13,000 por show), incluindo mais de 330,000 “gostos” ou “O amor é,” mais do que 58,000 comentários e mais de 19,000 ações.
a setembro. 2018 “Reis boxe terça-feira Night Fights” das areias de Belém estabeleceu um novo bar com 594,447 visualizações. a setembro. 2017 serra cartão DiBella mais do que 40,000 interações espectador incluindo quase 39,000 “gostos” ou “O amor é” ea Marcha 17, 2018, Murphy “St. Clash Dia de Patrick” definir um novo ponto alto para ações com 2,182.
A página fightnight LIVE no Facebook tem mais de 87,000 fãs e mais de 95,000 seguidores.
Criado e produzido por Linacre mídia fora de Nova York, a série fightnight VIVO características locutores profissionais, vários ângulos de câmara, televisão gráficos, replays e behind-the-scenes de acesso e entrevistas. Os shows de streaming estão disponíveis globalmente onde quer que Facebook está disponível. A iniciativa não só permite que os fãs de todo o mundo para sintonizar, mas também dá lutadores up-and-coming uma plataforma global para mostrar suas habilidades, dá promotores um acessíveis “transmissão” solução e dá patrocinadores a capacidade de atingir um público de massa através de conteúdo de marca.
Additional FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 datas serão anunciadas oficialmente nas próximas semanas.
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WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, Abril 13 Vivo no canal Showtime® de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Abril 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO campeão dos médios do Mundo Christina Marteloshared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight ChampionClaressa Shields Sábado ABRIL 13 viver no canal Showtime de Boardwalk Hall em 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.
Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Promoções Salita, custam $150, $100, $55 e $35 e pode ser comprado através da Ticketmaster e naboardwalkhall.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 Martelo: “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.”
O que isso significa para você luta?
CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Nós dois somos campeões, 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: “Eu não sei. 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: “Sim, 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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SOBRE SHIELDS vs. MARTELO Shields vs. Martelo vai colocar campeões mundiais médios invicto Claressa Shields e martelo Christina uns contra os outros em uma batalha para coroar o campeão mundial indiscutível 160 libras, em que é indiscutivelmente evento de boxe das mulheres mais importantes na história. O co-metragem vai colocar Jermaine Franklin assumir Rydell Booker em um ataque pesado 10 rodada emocionante e na abertura da cerimônia, pesos pesados Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner vão disputar em confronto 10 rodada. A Showtime Boxing: tripleheader SPECIAL EDITION será transmitido ao vivo no canal Showtime em 9 p.m. ET / PT de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City, N.J.
Veteran Contender Adrian Granados & Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Prepare for Respective Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Matchups Saturday, Abril 20 A partir de Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califórnia
Clique AQUIfor Photos from Luis Mejia/TGB Promotions
LOS ANGELES (Abril 4, 2019) – All-action welterweight Adrian Granados um nd heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr.continued preparation for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Los Angeles Thursday before they step in the ring Saturday, Abril 20 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Califórnia.
Granados will face former two-division world championDanny “Rápido” Garcia in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines action, while the Southern California-native Ruiz takes onAlexander Dimitrenkoin heavyweight action as part of the broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to not miss any of the televised action.
Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela TGB Promotions e Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, já estão à venda. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. para 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Thursday from Fortune Gym in Los Angeles:
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“Eu me sinto ótimo. I’m starting to peak and everything is clicking. I had a great camp and I’m just excited for this fight.
“This is a great style matchup. Danny is a strong puncher and a great counter puncher. I’m going to be right there. I’m going to come with it. I also have a lot of intangibles that people don’t see. I’m not one-dimensional and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
“I think I have more dog in me than Danny does. He complains a lot and also gets away with a lot. He does what he has to do to win. I’ve never been given anything and I think I have a lot more to prove than he does.
“My fights against Shawn Porter and Adrien Broner were good preparation for this. I think against Broner I should have gotten the decision, but I didn’t. Against Porter, I fought the wrong fight and missed the chance I did have. I’ve got a chip on my shoulder from both experiences.
“This is my chance to show the boxing world that I’m elite and get my title shot. I’ve always wanted to become a world champion, and I haven’t got my opportunity at 140 where I beat the number-one contender. I’m not afraid to fight anyone so I’m here to get a big win.
“I think I need a stoppage or a dominating win. 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. I’m facing an experienced guy who’s tall, but I think my pressure and my speed will make it difficult for him.
“We’ve looked at Dimitrenko’s past fights and put together a game plan. We’re going to stick to it and execute. We’re going to attack the body and I think with my speed and combinations I’m going to get him out of there.
“I’m coming back from a layoff but it’s over and right now my goal is to make a statement and let everyone know that I’m back in action. I’m ready to take one of the spots at the top of the division.
“There are a lot of big fights I want, but my mind is totally focused on April 20. I’ve never been this motivated. I’m going to be fighting more often and I’m glad to have the opportunity.
“Fighting for the Mexican fans gives me more motivation now than ever. I want to be the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world and hopefully this year or next year I will accomplish those dreams.
“I have everything I need now to get to where I want to go. Este é apenas o começo. The more fights I have, the better I’m going to be looking.
“It feels great to be fighting in Southern California and I know there will be a lot of Mexicans out there on April 20. It’s always a great atmosphere and my game plan is to steal the show. I’m going to give it all I got for the fans.
“I think Dimitrenko is going to use his jab and move around. Ele é alto, but he can’t run away forever. At some point you have to be there toe-to-toe. We’ve worked on our head movement and we’re going to be ready for anything he brings.”
TOM BROWN, Presidente da TGB Promoções
“Andy Ruiz Jr. is exactly where he should be right now. He’s re-dedicated himself to the sport of boxing and when he does, there might not be a better heavyweight out there. He traveled to New Zealand and took on Joseph Parker in his backyard and lost a majority decision. He’s tasted it and he’s hungry for it again.
“Arguably Adrian Granados could have a record of 27-1 and he’s ready for his moment to shine. I like where he’s at mentally as far as taking charge and winning these fights so he can move on and become a champion, which has been his goal since he got into the game.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Rápido” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Abril 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, em Carson, Califórnia.
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 p.m. PT.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, ou dispositivos conectados, incluindo Apple TV, AndroidTV, TV de incêndio, Xbox One e Roku.
“Christina não sabe o que está vindo para ela. Eu vou quebrar esse martelo pela metade” – Shields
Clique AQUI para fotos de Jose Pineiro / SHOWTIME WBC, WBA & IBF campeão dos médios Claressa Shields se prepara para Undisputed Championship Middleweight confronto contra Christina Martelo sábado, Abril 13 Vivo no canal Showtime®
MIAMI(Abril 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC e IBF Middleweight Campeão do MundoClaressa Shieldsorganizou um treino de mídia na 5th Street Gym em Miami quinta-feira como ela se aproxima de seu confronto contra WBO Campeão do MundoChristina Martelo para o campeonato mundial dos médios indiscutível sábado ABRIL 13 viver no canal Showtime de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City, N.J.
O duas vezes medalhista de ouro olímpico Shields e do martelo invicto vai olhar para se tornar o sexto lutador na história a unificar todos os quatro títulos principais do mundo no evento principal de um Showtime Boxing: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL (9 p.m. ET / PT).
Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Promoções Salita, custam $150, $100, $55 e $35 e pode ser comprado através da Ticketmaster e naboardwalkhall.com.
Shields vem treinando na Flórida para a última semana com seu instrutor John David Jackson, depois de passar os últimos cinco semanas no U.S. Centro de Treinamento Olímpico em Colorado. Aqui está o que Shields tinha a dizer quinta-feira:
Claressa Shields
“Christina não sabe o que está vindo para ela. Eu vou quebrar esse martelo pela metade.
“Quando estamos lá, é sobre quem golpes mais duros. Esta é uma luta real. Só porque ela tem altura, não significa que ela vai ditar o que acontece. Ela vai ter que fazer muito para me manter fora dela.
“Eu tenho duas medalhas de ouro olímpicas, três cintos e mais próximos. Eu vou ter todos os títulos no final da noite de abril 13.
"Eu trabalho duro, muito difícil. Se eu era um homem, Eu provavelmente seria um dos mais famosos pugilistas lá fora. Há uma diferença entre os sexos. Nós todos sabemos que. Eu estou trabalhando para mudar isso. Nós trabalhamos duro, temos menos dinheiro e menos reconhecimento, mas o mundo está mudando. Estamos mudando-lo.
“Hammer foi falar de beijos, mas não estou preocupado com ela. Estou pronto para uma luta. Ela fala sobre um monte de coisas que não tem nada a ver com o boxe. Eu estou esperando por ela para dizer que ela vai me bater com um uppercut ou algo, mas é mais do mesmo.
“Estar aqui na Flórida para terminar o acampamento foi realmente ideal. Eu ainda tenho trabalhado muito duro, mas aqui eu tenho um pouco de espaço extra e sol. Era hora de um novo cenário no campo e acho que isso foi o movimento perfeito para me levar para a semana de luta.
“Eu tenho trabalhado em meu‘Shuffle Ali,’Este ginásio me inspirou. Não se surpreenda se você ver-me quebrá-lo durante a luta. Eu tenho alguns truques na manga. Na conferência de imprensa, haverá algumas surpresas também - eu tenho um equipamento escolhido que vai roubar o show “.
“Esta luta é muito atrasada e eu estou feliz que eu vou conseguir minha chance de mostrar o que um verdadeiro campeão é. Alguém está indo para baixo em abril 13 e eu prometo que não vai ser eu.
“As pessoas podem dizer que eles não estão prestando atenção em você e não estudando você, mas eles estão mentindo. Estou feliz que ela está olhando para mim de perto embora. Martelo voou um dos meus amigos lá fora para ser um parceiro de treino, nem mesmo sabendo que ela não me brigaram em anos e não sabe nada sobre mim. Faz-me saber que eu estou em sua mente. Ela pode treinar com Ann Wolfe e ela ainda não vai me bater “.
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SOBRE SHIELDS vs. MARTELO
Shields vs. Martelo vai colocar campeões mundiais médios invicto Claressa Shields e martelo Christina uns contra os outros em uma batalha para coroar o campeão mundial indiscutível 160 libras, em que é indiscutivelmente evento de boxe das mulheres mais importantes na história. O co-metragem vai colocar Jermaine Franklin assumir Rydell Booker em um ataque pesado 10 rodada emocionante e na abertura da cerimônia, pesos pesados Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner vão disputar em confronto 10 rodada. A Showtime Boxing: tripleheader SPECIAL EDITION será transmitido ao vivo no canal Showtime em 9 p.m. ET / PT de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City, N.J.
NOVA IORQUE (Abril 4, 2019)–Candidato ao peso meio-médio, 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 em Filadélfia.
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 talha, 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, Desgaste, 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® Sábado, Abril 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Abril 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, Abril 13 de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City.
A 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. Eu sou forte, rápido, 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. estréia, 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.
“Em abril 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,” Disse Palavra.
“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, que está classificado n. 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.”
Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Promoções Salita, custam $150, $100, $55 e $35 e pode ser comprado através da Ticketmaster e naboardwalkhall.com.
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SOBRE SHIELDS vs. MARTELO Shields vs. Martelo vai colocar campeões mundiais médios invicto Claressa Shields e martelo Christina uns contra os outros em uma batalha para coroar o campeão mundial indiscutível 160 libras, em que é indiscutivelmente evento de boxe das mulheres mais importantes na história. O co-metragem vai colocar Jermaine Franklin assumir Rydell Booker em um ataque pesado 10 rodada emocionante e na abertura da cerimônia, pesos pesados Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner vão disputar em confronto 10 rodada. A Showtime Boxing: tripleheader SPECIAL EDITION será transmitido ao vivo no canal Showtime em 9 p.m. ET / PT de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City, N.J.
LAS VEGAS – April 1, 2019 – Unbeaten 122-pound prospectAngelo Leoand FilipinoNeil Tabanaotalk training camp just days away from theirShoBox: A Nova Geraçãomain event showdown Friday, Abril 5 vivo no canal Showtime (10 p.m. ET / PT) a partir de Sam’s Town Live em Las Vegas.
O ShoBoxtripleheader co-feature will see unbeaten super featherweight prospectXavier Martinez (13-0, 9 KOs) squaring off against experienced FilipinoJohn Moralde(21-2, 11 KOs) in a 10-round bout and undefeated Mayweather Promotions’ 130-pound prospectAndres Cortes (10-0, 6 KOs) revestimento Jahmal Dyer (9-1, 5 KOs) in an eight-round bout in the telecast opener.
Leão, (16-0, 8 KOs), 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:
Leão:“Tabanao is definitely not a pushover. Ele tem 17 vitórias 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. Assim, 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:
Leão:“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.”
No acampamento de treinamento:
Leão:“I had a very good training camp. I have a very good team. Meu pai, 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.”
Qual é a sensação de lutar em rede nacional?
Leão:“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
Tickets on Sale Monday, Abril 1!
LAS VEGAS – (Março 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world championRobert Páscoa Jr.and former two-division championRances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, Abril 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 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 Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch em um 10-redondas atração pesado.
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,” disse Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções 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. Mais, 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,” disse Tom Brown, Presidente da TGB Promoções. “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.”
Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, Abril 1, e pode ser comprado em www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 KOs) 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. Time olímpico.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” Disse Páscoa. “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 KOs) 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,” Disse 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 libras. 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 KOs) 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 KOs) tem lutado profissionalmente desde 2010 e estará fazendo sua U.S. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, França, ele está invicto em sua última 10 lutas que datam 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 KOs) 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.
Lutando fora de Munique, Alemanha, Wallisch (19-1, 12 KOs) won his first 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, TAL COMO (Março 28, 2019) – Peso-pesado Jonathan Rice (10-3-1, 6 KOs), que é gerido pelo Greg Hannley de Príncipe Rancho Boxe, lutará Arslanbek Makhmudov (7-0, 7 KOs) for the vacant WBC International title, Maio 17, 2019, no Casino Montreal, em Montreal, Canadá. The 10-round main event is being promoted byEye of the Tiger Management.
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.”
