(L-R) – CES Boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Micky Ward, kanhing N.E. amateur standout Calvin Brown, Vinny Paz and Al Valenti, USA Boxing Alumni Association, Special Projects Consultant
Colorado Springs, Lap. (Pebrero 26, 2019) – USA Boxing Alumni Association’s tribute this past weekend to two of New England’s all-time greatest amateur boxers, Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz ug “Ireland” Micky Ward, was a major success at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
A sold-out fundraiser to benefit the USA Boxing Alumni Association was held at Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse on Friday evening, honoring Paz and Ward, in addition to Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, who officiated numerous fights for both fighters.
Paz and Ward held a meet-and-greet Saturday night, prior to a CES Boxing event, as the popular boxers signed autographs and posed for pictures. They were brought into the ring, along with Smoger, and received a standing applause from the large crowd in attendance.
USA Boxing Alumni Association’s back-to-back nights at Twin River raised $3,000 (including proceeds from Sportsworld’s memorabilia auction) and added 20 new alumni members, including Paz, to its growing ranks.
“We were part of a magical weekend,” miingon Al Valenti, USA Boxing Special Projects Consultant. “Vinny and Micky greeted so many of their fans. It is without question that these two warriors define what the USA Boxing Alumni Association is all about: bringing together so many members from so many years past that built the future for so many young boxers. It was especially rewarding to see past boxers, coaches and officials flock to Vinny and Micky. The entire two-day experience at Twin River Casino was packed with memories that we will all hold onto for years to come. We’d like to thankJimmy Burchfield (CES Boxing) for his hospitality and hosting Saturday evening’s event.”
USA Boxing Alumni Association
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, sa ug gikan sa mga singsing.
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.orgfor a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.
Murphys Boxing Mapasigarbuhon nga gipahibalo ang pagbalik sa junior middleweight contender ug fan favourite, Greg Vendetti (20-3-1, 12 KOs) nga sa pagkuha sa Manny Woods (16-8-1, 6 KOs) sa Biyernes, Marso 29 sa Memorial Hall sa Melrose, Massachusetts diha sa usa ka 10 round bout.
Gibaligya nako, kinsa sa miaging ting-init nakagawas usa ka grabe nga pagkasuko batok sa kaniadto naghagit sa titulo sa kalibutan,Yoshihiro Kamegai sa ESPN2,nakit-an ang iyang kaugalingon sa Top 10 ranggo ug gihatagan higayon nga makigsangka sa France Michel soro alang sa mga WBA Interim Super Welterweight Championship sa Paris kaniadtong miaging Disyembre.
'Ang Kontrabida', nga sa usa ka dili katuohan 16 pakigbatok sa sunodsunod nga kadaugan, miabut ang mubu sa iyang una nga shot sa usa ka titulo apan nagtinguha nga makabalik sa nagdaog nga kolum sa atubangan sa iyang mga tagahanga sa natawhan sa Memorial Hall sa usa ka lisud nga away batok sa nasamokan nga espesyalista, Manny Woods.
“Bisan pa sa pagkawala, 2018 usa ka katingad-an nga tuig alang kanako. Ako nakig-away 5 Mga Panahon ug ako ang adunay labing kadaugan sa akong karera isip usa ka B-side batok sa Kamegai nga nakuha ako sa Top 10. Gitanyagan kami sa Soro nga away alang sa titulo nga kalibutan nga titulo ug bisan kung gibati nako nga ang akong lawas nagkinahanglan og pahulay, dili nimo masulti nga dili ang ingon niana nga higayon. Wala nimo nahibal-an kung kanus-a o kung kini moabut pag-usab.”, gipatin-aw ang Stoneham, Lumad nga Massachusetts.
“Kini usa ka mabangis nga kampo. Gibansay ko pag-ayo. Naguba ang akong lawas. Bahin sa away, kini usa ka ngil-ad nga knockout apan kana ang bahin sa dula. Mapasigarbuhon ako kung giunsa ko kini pagdumala. Wala maulaw. Wala’y kaulaw. Wala ako gi-phase kini. Siyempre dili ako nalipay bahin niini apan ang akong una nga gihunahuna kung unsa ang among buhaton aron mamaayo? Gipakita kanako sa away nga kinahanglan ko nga magmaas. Padayon nga agresibo apan labi ka maalamon ug taktikal bahin niini. Usa ra kini nga panagsangka sa usa ka taas nga giyera.”
Sama sa alang sa pagkuha sa us aka panahon nga beterano sama sa Woods kung dali siya makapangayo alang sa usa ka tono, Gipakita ni Vendetti ang kinaiya nga naghimo kaniya nga usa ka paborito nga fan.
“Gusto ko nga away ug gusto nga mahimong usa ka tinuud nga away sa akong pagbalik. Ang pag-knockout sa usa ka ham ug egger sa una nga hugna dili makalipay alang kanako o sa mga fans. Pag-usik sa usa ka kampo ug pagputol sa gibug-aton nga wala’y labot nga wala ka’y nahibal-an. Ang kahoy usa ka lig-on, legit nga tawo nga moabut aron modaog. Kana ang akong kinahanglan ug gusto.”
Ug pagkahuman moadto 50/50 kontra kontra sa klase sa oposisyon sa miaging tuig, Gusto ba ni Vendetti nga mag-una 10 fighter na usab sa 2019?
“100%. Gusto nako nga mohimo usa ka pahayag batok sa Woods unya padayon nga pagpaayo sa matag away. Dili ko gusto nga mohawa bisan unsang lakang balik sa oposisyon. Ang tanan sa unahan. Basta himsog ra ko, Awayan ko ang bisan kinsa sa dibisyon.”
Sa co-main event, kauban nga Murphys Boxing stablemate ug paboritong fan sa Massachusetts, Ryan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 KOs) kuhaon ang usa ka kaatbang aron mapangalanan sa usa ka 8 hugna nga indigay sa lightweight division.
‘Ang Prinsipe nga Polako’ gikan sa iyang pasundayag nga pagpangawat pabalik-balik nga panagsangka Tommy Coyle sa TD Garden sa Boston kaniadtong miaging Oktubre sa undercard sa Demetrio Andrade WBO world middleweight title fight.
Bisan pa nahulog ang desisyon, Kielczweski, kinsa gikan sa Quincy, Massachusetts, nagpakita talento sa klase sa kalibutan ug daghang kasingkasing sa usa ka all out war nga adunay arena sa panon sa mga tiil.
Gipakita usab sa kard ang mahimong labing bag-o nga pagdugang sa nagtubo nga roster sa Murphys Boxing, Mike Ohan Jr.. (8-0, 5 KOs).
Ang anak nga lalaki sa usa ka inila nga propesyonal nga manlalaban sa lugar sa New England kaniadtong 1990s, Ohan Jr.. misunod sa lakang sa iyang amahan nga moadto 82-10 sa mga amateurs ug pagkuha daghang Bag-ong England Golden Gloves mga titulo.
Nakig-away sa usa ka talagsaon 8 panahon sa 2 tuig ug pagtaas sa lebel sa kompetisyon sa matag outing, lakip ang us aka us aka us aka desisyon bahin sa beterano, Daniel Sostre sa iyang ulahi nga away, Si Ohan naa sa paspas nga track ingon usa ka propesyonal. Ang nakadayeg nga kadaugan nagdala sa batan-ong manlalaban, nga gikan sa Holbrook, Massachusetts, gitanyagan usa ka kontrata sa Murphys Boxing.
“Labi na akong naghinamhinam nga mahimong bahin sa pamilya nga Murphys Boxing.”, ingon ni Ohan, Jr. kinsay makig-away sa usa ka kontra aron mahinganlan sa a 6 round bout sa kard.
“Ang pag-uban sa usa ka aktibo nga kompanya nga pang-promosyon maghatag kanako oportunidad nga molambo ingon usa ka manlalaban ug ipakita ang akong mga kahanas samtang nagpaingon ako sa akong pangandoy sa us aka adlaw nga mahimong usa ka kampyon sa kalibutan.”
Dugang sa tulo ka mga headlining nga lokal nga paborito, ipakita ang kard a 4 round super gaan nga away sa mga babaye taliwala Jillian DiAuto (1-1, 1 KO) ug Sarah Click (0-1-1), ingon man usab ang pagsugod sa silangang baybayon sa Venezuelan nga labing gaan nga gibati, Luis Arcon (5-0, 5 KOs) kinsa ang magkuha sa usa ka kaatbang aron mapangalanan sa a 6 round bout.
3 daghang mga undercard bout ang ipahibalo sa dali nga panahon aron magsugod ang gabii sa hinigugma nga venue sa throwback nga nahimo’g usa ka punoan sa Murphys Boxing.
“Ang Memorial Hall mao ang akong pinalabi nga venue sa away.”, ingon ni Ken Casey, nagtukod sa Murphys Boxing.
“Makakurat kini sa didto kung mag-away si Greg ug sa lingkoranan sa panaksan, kini ingon usa ka mini coliseum.”
Gibaligya nako, kinsa magpakita sa iyang ika-7 nga panagway sa kanunay gibaligya nga venue, dili makasabut labi pa sa iyang tigpasiugda.
“Grabe kini. Gibati gyud nako nga ingon ang usa ka gladiator nga nakig-away sa usa ka coliseum kung naa ako sa Memorial Hall ug alang sa usa ka gladiator duha ra ang kapilian… kadaugan o kamatayon.”
Vendetti vs.. Ang kahoy himuon sa Sabado, Marso 29h sa Memoryal Hall sa Melrose, Massachusetts (590 Panguna nga Dalan). Ablihan ang mga pultahan sa alas 7 sa gabii. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sa: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 RESULTA SA MURPHYS BOXING
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0, 6 KOs) UD sa ibabaw ni Angel Suarez *Gidepensahan ni Foster ang iyang NABF Jr.. Ulo nga Super Featherweight
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0, 12 KOs) KO 5 sa Jesus Aviles *Gidaog ni Gongora ang WBC South American Middleweight Title
UPCOMING MURPHYS BOXING EVENTS
3/16/19 – Boston, MA. St. Patrick's Day Clash 3/29/19 – Melrose, MA. Vendetti vs.. Kahoy
BAHIN SA MURPHYS BOXING
Ang Murphys Boxing gitukod ni Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey sa 2014. Sa lang 5 mubu nga tuig, Ang Murphys Boxing nahimo nga labing bantog nga tigpasiugda sa boksing sa lugar sa New England ug usa sa labing kainit nga batan-ong promosyon sa nasud. 2018 usa ka tuig nga breakout alang sa Murphys Boxing samtang gikuha nila ang ilang una nga fighter sa usa ka titulo sa kalibutan. Kauban sa unang kampyon sa promosyon, daghang mga mandirigma sa Murphys Boxing ang nakakuha sa mga higayon sa titulo sa kalibutan ug sa nasudnon nga mga away sa telebisyon sa 2018. Gisira sa Murphys Boxing ang ilang banner year pinaagi sa co-promosyon sa WBO Middleweight Championship sa away nila Demetrius Andrade ug Walter Kautondokwa sa atubangan sa labaw 10,000 mga fans sa TD Garden, ang legendary nga balay sa Boston Celtics, nga gisibya sa internasyonal nga bahin sa DAZN. Ang karon nga roster ni Murphys Boxing adunay mga contender sa kalibutan nga sama sa Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan ug mga palaaboton sama ni Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Bag-ong, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr.. ug mas!
Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Brian Castaño in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Main Event
BROOKLYN (Pebrero 25, 2019) – Hard-igo sa Bryan De Graciawill face once-beaten contenderEduardo Ramirezin a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Marso 2 gikan sa Barclays Center, sa balay sa Brooklyn Boxing ™, ug gipresentar sa Premier Boxing Champions.
De Gracia vs. Ramirez replaces the previously scheduled Ricardo Núñez vs. Edner Cherry match after Cherry was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue. The winner of De Garcia vs. Ramirez will capture the WBA Gold Featherweight Championship and be in line to face WBA (Regular) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®tripleheader begins at 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT ug bidahan ni kanhi world champion Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight ChampionBrian Castañoand also features Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis Ortiz nakigbatok sa Kristohanong Hammer.
Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, anaa sa sale karon ug mahimo nga mapalit sa ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, o pinaagi sa pagtawag 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group diskwento anaa pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 844-BKLYN-GP.
The Panamanian De Gracia (24-1-1, 20 KOs) will be fighting for the first time in the United States on March 2. The 25-year-old has knocked out seven of his last eight opponents and scored four straight stoppage victories since his one loss to Jorge Sanchez in 2017. De Gracia, nga pwesto Walay. 2 by the WBA at 126 libra, picked up two victories in 2018, including most recently stopping previously unbeaten Edinso Torres Jr. sa Agosto.
Ramirez (21-1-3, 8 KOs) suffered the only loss of his career when he dropped a unanimous decision to then-featherweight champion Lee Selby in December 2017. The 26-year-old southpaw from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had fought unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy to a draw prior to the Selby fight and most recently bounced back from that loss with a TKO victory over Carlos Jacobo in November.
FLORESVILLE, TX (Pebrero 24, 2019) – Last night at the sold out Floresville Event Center, in Floresville, TX, Prince Ranch Boxing’srising star and 5-Time National Champion, Ricky “El Castigo” Medina (3-0, 2 KO), was dominate in defeating Jose Casiano (1-1-1), moadto na sa gilay-on (4-rounds) for the first time in his career. The event titled“Small Town Big Showdown”was promoted by Medina’s promoter, TMB & PRB Entertainment.
In the first round the 18-year old high school senior Medina, who resides in San Antonio, Texas, dictated the pace using his jab to set up his power shots. Casiano did his best to apply pressure throughout the fight but was unsuccessful as Medina used his superior boxing skills to counter his attack. Medina finished off the final round boxing on his toes as he cruised to victory.
“Casiano came to fight and was my toughest opponent so far in my career,” said Medina. “He kept coming forward, so I had to use my boxing ability to set up my shots. I know I’m not going to knock everyone out so going the distance for the first time was good for my confidence. I want to thank my team for all their hard work, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring.”
“Medina was spectacular and showed he can box his way to victory,” miingon Greg Hannley, CEO sa Prince Ranch Boxing. “He had a great crowd that came up from San Antonio and all of them got their money’s worth. Medina is a rising star in this sport, and we will have him back in the ring very soon.”
“Ricky Medina has all the tools to be something special in boxing,” miingon Rick Morones, of TBM & PRB Entertainment who promotes Medina. “His amateur pedigree showed in this fight as he boxed beautifully for the full four rounds. He dominated this fight and we are all happy with his performance.”
“I was really impressed with how Medina handled Casiano’s pressure,” miingon Alex Draghici, of TMB & PRB Entertainment. “He countered his attach with a nice jab, throwing his power shots off angles. His future is bright, and we have big plans for him.”
HOMETOWN FAVORITE JAMAL JAMES SCORES TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT WIN OVER JANER GONZALEZ
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MINNEAPOLIS(Pebrero 24, 2019) – Anthony Dirrell (33-1-1, 24 KOs) napildiAvni Yildirim(21-2, 12 KOs)by technical split decision (96-94 X 2 for Dirrell, 98-92 for Yildirim) for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Armory in Minneapolis. Referee Mark Nelson stopped the contest in the tenth round due to an accidental clash of heads and a cut over Dirrell’s left eye with the decision going to the scorecards.
“I was upset with the stoppage because I wanted finish the fight like a champion,” Miingon Dirrell. “It feels great getting my WBC belt back. We want to unify against Caleb Plant or any of the champions. I’m just going to go home, take some time, talk to my camp and then we’ll go from there. If the Benavidez fight comes calling then I’ll fight him.
“I thought I was winning this fight by more than what the judges had,” added Dirrell. “I was jabbing him and he was applying some pressure, but that’s just what he does. I won the fight though and that’s all that matters.”
Minneapolis-nativeJamal James (25-1, 12 KOs) scored a crowd-pleasing technical knockout win overJaner Gonzalez (19-2-1, 15 KOs). Midway through the sixth stanza, James appeared to drop Gonzalez with a straight overhand right, but referee Gary Miezwa declared it a slippage. Near the end of the sixth round, James landed another knockdown and this time it counted and hurt Gonzalez. At the close of round six, Gonzalez went to his corner and never came out with the fight being declared a sixth-round stoppage as Gonzalez was unable to answer the bell for the seventh round.
“This is the best crowd I’ve ever fought in front of,” said James. “We packed this place out. Middle of winter, snow all around us and they still came out and showed a lot of support. I can’t even explain the feeling to come out here and stop (Gonzalez). The only question I have is where’s my belt? I’m ranked third in the WBA. Keith Thurman got the belt, Pacquiao got the belt. But in all honesty, whoever gives me that opportunity I’m stepping in there with them.
“He gave me a great fight, but at the end of the day I had too much to offer and he couldn’t get back up,” continued James. “I just kept my range and was able to counter on him. And when he was coming in he was coming in real wild and opening himself up for some big shots that I was able to take advantage of. The first time he went down I thought it was a legitimate knockdown, but the ref was a good ref. I definitely caught him with a good combination and a nasty body shot for the second knockdown. Human nga, I knew that took the rest of the fight out of him and all I had to do was finish the job.”
“I was thinking this was a very important fight for my career,” miingon si Gonzalez. “I was so happy for this fight, it just didn’t go my way. I am going to fight again, bisan. Every fight is a learning experience for me.”
The FS1 and FOX Deportes opening bout featured a hard-fought rematch betweenJeison Rosario (18-1-1, 13 KOs) ug Marcos Hernandez (13-2-1, 3 KOs). In February of 2018, the two fought to a draw. In the rematch, Rosario was able to secure a technical knockout with referee Celestino Ruiz halting the action 2:45 into the ninth frame. Sa panahon sa stoppage, Hernandez was up on judge Kyle Shiely’s scorecard (77-75) with Rosario ahead on judges John Mariano’s and Tim Taggart’s scorecards (78-74, 77-75).
“He let his guard down and he kept making the same mistakes,” Miingon Rosario. “When I saw the opportunity, I dropped him.
“The first time we fought I wasn’t ready,” added Rosario. “I was weak. But I learned from the first fight what to do in the second one. That’s how I took him out.”
“It was a close fight that could have went either way,” Miingon Hernandez. “He hit me with a good shot. I got up and felt O.K. I was just trying to dodge some shots and he hit me with a left. He was firing and I just should have thrown back.
“I think the ref stopped the fight early, but that’s not my job,” continued Hernandez. “I’d definitely welcome a third fight with Rosario, bisan. I’ve never been afraid to fight anyone, so fighting him a third time wouldn’t be a problem at all.”
In the Premier Boxing Champions on FS2 prelims, Bryant Perrella (16-2, 13 KOs) won a unanimous decision (78-74, 79-73 X 2) sa ibabaw sa Breidis Prescott (31-16, 22 KOs).
“I’m very happy with my performance tonight,” Miingon Perrella. “I felt great going the distance. My endurance was fantastic. I would have been much more aggressive and thrown harder shots, but I hurt my hand in the second round and it was hurting the rest of the fight. I just used my jab and ring generalship to control the fight and get the win.”
The FS2 co-feature sawMoney Powell IV (9-0, 5 KOs) stopJavier Frazier (8-9-1, 4 KOs) by third-round technical knockout (2:03). Powell landed 86 punches in the bout, 36 of which were to Frazier’s body.
“This training camp we really worked on a lot of body shots,” said Powell. “I feel like body shots are neglected nowadays and body shots pay the bills, break you down real quick.”
In the FS2 swing bout, Austin Dulay (13-1, 10 KOs) scored a very quick first-round knockdown ofYardley Cruz (24-13, 14 KOs) before cruising to a third-round stoppage (:27).
“I just listened to my coaches and they told me to be a dog and come forward,” said Dulay. “I thought I had him stopped with that first knockdown after the opening bell, but I didn’t want to rush into anything because he has a ton of experience.
“I want a rematch with Chris Colbert right away on the April 13 card here at the Armory,” added Dulay. “I got back in camp after that loss, figured out what was wrong, got a nutritionist and moved up to 135 libra. I feel better than ever, so I’m definitely ready for that rematch.”
In the opening televised bout on FS2, Justin Pauldo (12-1, 6 KOs) scored a first-round knockdown and stoppage (1:17) batok sa Federico Malespina (16-11-2, 2 KOs) who was unable to continue.
“I landed a solid straight right hand,” said Pauldo. “I saw him fall back into the ropes and I knew I had him hurt. Busa, I touched the body and got him out of there quickly.”
Undefeated Heavyweights Joe Joyce Knocks Out Bermane Stiverne In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener
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LONDON – February 23, 2019 - Chris Eubank Jr.. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.
Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, nga mi-iskor og 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. VIDEO PANGUNANG PUNTO: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8
Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.
DeGale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.
“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”
“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Ako misulti kaniya, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”
The second knockdown came in the 10thas Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 segundos sa round. Sa higayon nga pag-usab, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.
Human sa away, DeGale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.
“I definitely I didn’t do enough,” DeGale said. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.
“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, sa akong pamilya, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”
While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.
“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.
“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”
Sa pag-abli bout sa Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga doubleheader, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.
After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.
Joyce, ang 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 KOs) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 KOs) did not protest the stoppage.
“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.
“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Sanchez) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.
“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Ulohan) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”
Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Selby (27-2, 9 KOs) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 KOs).
An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 sa gabii. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME, Sunday at 9 am. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 sa gabii. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy®award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.
ARLINGTON, TX. (Pebrero 22, 2019) – Former heavyweight world championCharles Martin will square off against unbeaten Dallas-nativeGregory Corbinin a 10-round bout on Premier Boxing Champions Prelims on FS1 leading up to the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event Saturday, Marso 16 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Prelims begin at 8 sa gabii. ET / 5 sa hapon. PT and will lead up to the pay-per-view event at 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT that is headlined by unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “Ang Kamatuoran” Spence Jr. defending his title against undefeated four-division champion Mikey Garcia in a highly anticipated and historic showdown.
Tickets for this showdown, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Ringstar Sports, anaa sa sale karon, ug mahimong mapalit sa SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.
Natawo sa St. Louis but now fighting and training out of Southern California, Martin (25-2-1, 23 KOs) showed heavy hands in racking up 20 knockout sa 23 fights before he captured a heavyweight world title with a victory over Vyacheslav Glazkov in January 2016. The 32-year-old bounced back from a defeat against Anthony Joshua to score two stoppage victories before losing a close decision to unbeaten Adam Kownacki in September.
Fighting out of his hometown of Dallas, Corbin (15-0, 9 KOs) will look to remain unbeaten in front of a friendly crowd. The 38-year-old has stopped five of his last six opponents, including his most recent victory over Homero Fonseca in August. He will fight in his home state for the ninth time as a pro on March 16.
Former World Champion Dirrell & 168-Pound Contender Yildirim Get Heated at Press Conference Before They Fight For Vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship This Saturday
Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Main Event from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota – 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT
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MINNEAPOLIS(Pebrero 21, 2019) – Former championAnthony Dirrell and 168-pound contenderAvni Yildirimexchanged words at a heated final press conference on Thursday before they battle this Saturday for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Armory in Minneapolis.
The press conference also featured Minneapolis-nativeJamal James ug Janer Gonzalez, who battle in a welterweight attraction as part of televised coverage beginning at 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT.
Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, anaa sa sale karon, and can be purchased at the Armory athttp://ArmoryMN.com/and through Ticketmaster.
Dirrell and Yildirim had to be separated during their portion of the press conference, as both fighters and their teams exchanged words ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from the Armory:
Anthony DIRRELL
“Sa katapusan sa adlaw, he’s getting knocked out. Nga kini.
“He doesn’t have what it takes. I’m just a higher level fighter than him. I’m coming to take him out.
“I’m thankful to my team for helping me get another shot at the championship. I’ve already proven everything I have to in this sport. Sabado sa gabii, I’m taking back what’s mine.”
AVNI YILDIRIM
“I’m very happy to be here. Sabado, I’m ready to do my talking. I’m going to show everyone what happens in the ring.
“Everybody knows that I’m coming to win that world title. This is my time on Saturday night. I will leave the ring with that belt.”
Jamal SANTIAGO
“All the work has already been put in. Now it’s time to give everyone a show. We’ve had a great camp. I’ve been training hard with my guys, including some work down in Miami. Now we’re ready to show the action on Saturday night.
“At this point in my career, every fight is a championship fight, because I’m so close to that level. If you slip up once, then you fall back. We have to stay ready.
“We’ve been training hard. There’s been a lot of work on technique and work on being prepared for anything that comes in the ring. Sa akong hunahuna, I train for him like he’s the ultimate opponent.
“I’m a lot more comfortable in my hometown after fighting here a lot recently. Sometimes you want to perform so well in front of all your people that you press, but now I’m a lot more calm. I’m not overlooking this fight at all, but I’m gunning for that title fight.”
JANER GONZALEZ
“I’m very thankful for this opportunity to be in this great fight. My team has me prepared for this fight and has given me great support throughout training camp.
“Ako 100 porsyento nga andam. I’m going to bring this fight and leave it all in the ring for my home country of Colombia.
“I had been preparing in Colombia with Breidis Prescott and it’s gotten me in top condition for the fight. I’m ready to do it in the ring.
“I know James is fighting at home but they can’t help him in the ring. It’s just me and him and I plan on breaking him down and getting the win.”
Leon MARGULES, Presidente sa Warriors Boxing
“It’s great to be back at the Armory in Minneapolis. This is our third PBC event here and it’s just a terrific venue with an enthusiastic and great crowd for boxing.
“This is a fantastic card headlined by a world championship fight. This is going to be a terrific fight to prove who is the best super middleweight. You don’t want to miss a high level fight like this one on Saturday night.
“Everybody in Minnesota knows Jamal James, as he’s become one of the stars of the boxing community here. I believe someday he’s going to be a world champion.”
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ABOUT DIRRELL VS. YILDIRIM Dirrell vs. Yildirim will see former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell face top contender Avni Yildirim for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Pebrero 23 from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Coverage begins at 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT and features welterweight championship contender Jamal James fighting in his hometown for a third straight time against Janer González in a special 10-round attraction in the co-feature.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1, FS2 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop atFOXSports.comand through the app store, o konektado lalang lakip na ang Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox Usa ug sa Roku.
“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale
“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank
Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga®Begins Live At 3:45 sa gabii. ET/12:45 sa gabii. PT
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LONDON – February 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Pebrero 23 nagpuyo sa Showtime (3:45 sa gabii. ET/12:45 sa gabii. PT) from The O2 in London.
DeGale (25-2-1, 15 KOs) and Eubank (27-2, 21 KOs) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.
Kanhi nga duha ka-division world champion, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Miingon siya.
The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.
Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy®award winning reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:
SANTIAGO DEGALE:
“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.
“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.
“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Ako mosaad kaninyo nga.
“I’m proven. Ako didto, gibuhat nga. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.
“Eubank is a tough fighter, siya lig-on nga. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.
“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Ako gibuhat.
“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, hataas nga panahon, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.
“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”
CHRIS EUBANK JR.:
“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.
“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.
“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.
“I’ve got a full time trainer now. For the first time in my career, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.
“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [George] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.
“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.
“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.
“James knows what’s coming. Sa katapusan sa adlaw, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] kaaway. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.
“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Ako adunay aron sa pagdaug sa. Kon ako modaog, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”
JIM MCDONNELL:
“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.
“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.
“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”
CHRIS EUBANK SR.:
“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.
“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.
“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.
“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.
“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.
“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 away.
“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”
PAULIE Malignaggi:
“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.
“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Apan, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.
“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”
SAN JOSE, SAMA (Pebrero 21, 2019) – Undefeated super bantamweight prospect and rising star, Eros Correa(5-0, 5 KOs), returns to the ring this Saturday in Tijuana, Mexico. The 4-round bout is being promoted byGM3 Boxing Promotions ug Gonzalez Boxing Promotions, and will take place at Cheer’s Bar, sa Tijuana. Correa will faceJose Pech, a veteran of over 30 away.
“Ako nagtan-aw sa unahan sa niini nga away,” said Eros Correa, who’s guided byCali Boxing Management. “My last fight in Tijuana was my toughest opponent to date so I’m not looking past Pech. Fighting in Mexico has been great for my career. With each fight I feel I’m getting better and better. I’m gaining a lot of experience and my confidence is at an all time high. I’m also starting to build a fan base out there. I want to thank my team for all their hard work. This Saturday I’ll be going for another knockout.”
Since signing with Cali Boxing Management last summer, Correa has been fighting on a consistent basis, going undefeated in four fights, tanan pinaagi sa knockout. This will be Correa’s second fight of 2019. In his last bout he scored a fourth round TKO.
“We are happy with Eros’ progress and we feel he’s developing into a great fighter, one that we believe will make some serious noise in the super bantamweight division,” miingon Andrew Bocanegra, of Cali Boxing Management. “After this bout we have plans to have him fight in the Bay Area, where all his family and friends will be in attendance. He’s an incredibly talented fighter to say the least.”
“Eros’ amateur pedigree being an alternate on the 2012 Olympic team is evident and its transitioning in the pros,” miingon Jessie Sanchez, of Cali Boxing Management. “Fighting in Mexico has been tremendous for his development.”
