(L-R) – Jimmy Burchfield, promotor de boxe da CES, Micky Ward, ex-N.E. Calvin Brown destaque amador, Vinny Paz e Al Valenti, EUA Boxe Alumni Association, Consultor de Projetos Especiais
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Fevereiro 26, 2019) – Tributo da USA Boxing Alumni Association no último fim de semana a dois dos maiores boxeadores amadores de todos os tempos da Nova Inglaterra, Vinny “O demônio pazmanian” Paz e “Irlandês” Micky Ward, foi um grande sucesso no Twin River Casino em Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Uma arrecadação de fundos esgotada para beneficiar a Associação dos Ex-alunos de Boxe dos EUA foi realizada em Fred & Steve's Steakhouse na sexta à noite, homenageando Paz e Ward, além do árbitro do Hall of Fame Steve Smoger, que oficiou inúmeras lutas para ambos os lutadores.
Paz e Ward realizaram um encontro e cumprimentaram na noite de sábado, antes de um evento de boxe da CES, enquanto os boxeadores populares davam autógrafos e posavam para fotos. Eles foram trazidos para o ringue, junto com Smoger, e recebeu aplausos de pé da grande multidão presente.
Noites consecutivas da Associação de Ex-alunos de Boxe dos EUA em Twin River aumentaram $3,000 (incluindo receitas do leilão de memorabilia do Sportsworld) e acrescentou 20 novos membros ex-alunos, incluindo paz, para suas fileiras crescentes.
“Fomos parte de um fim de semana mágico,” dito no Valenti, Consultor de projetos especiais de boxe dos EUA. “Vinny e Micky cumprimentaram muitos de seus fãs. Não há dúvida de que esses dois guerreiros definem o que é a USA Boxing Alumni Association.: reunindo tantos membros de tantos anos passados que construíram o futuro para tantos jovens boxeadores. Foi especialmente gratificante ver boxeadores antigos, treinadores e dirigentes reúnem-se em Vinny e Micky. Toda a experiência de dois dias no Twin River Casino foi repleta de memórias que todos nós guardaremos nos próximos anos. Gostaríamos de agradecer Jimmy Burchfield (CES Boxing) por sua hospitalidade e pelo evento de sábado à noite.”
EUA Boxe Alumni Association
Criado para defender uma vida inteira, relações mutuamente benéficas entre EUA Boxing e seus ex-alunos, –boxers, funcionários, treinadores e fãs de boxe — A Alumni Association conecta gerações de campeões, inspirando e retribuindo aos futuros campeões de boxe dos EUA, dentro e para fora do anel de.
A Associação de Alumni de Boxe dos EUA está aberta a todos que gostam de boxe e gostariam de permanecer conectados ao boxe amador.. Os membros têm acesso a uma ampla variedade de eventos especiais organizados pela Alumni Association, incluindo a recepção anual do Hall da Fama da Associação dos Antigos Alunos de Boxe dos EUA.
Para ingressar na Alumni Association, basta registrar-se em alumni@usaboxing.org para $40.00 taxa de associação por ano. Novos membros receberão uma camiseta, chaveiro e carteira eletrônica.
Murphys Boxe é o orgulho de anunciar o retorno do candidato middleweight júnior e favorito dos fãs, Greg Vendetti (20-3-1, 12 KOs) que assumirá Manny madeiras (16-8-1, 6 KOs) na sexta-feira, 29 mar em Memorial Hall em Melrose, Massachusetts numa 10 ataque rodada.
vendi, que no verão passado conseguiu uma virada massiva contra o ex-desafiante ao título mundial,Yoshihiro Kamegai em ESPN2,encontrou-se no Top 10 rankings e foi oferecida a chance de lutar France de Michel Soro para o WBA Campeonato Intercalar Welterweight Super em Paris em dezembro passado.
'O vilão', que estava em uma incrível 16 lutar série de vitórias, veio acima do short em seu primeiro tiro em um título, mas está olhando para voltar na coluna da vitória na frente de seus fãs cidade natal no Memorial Hall, em um jogo difícil contra chateado especialista, Manny madeiras.
“Apesar da perda, 2018 Foi um ano incrível para mim. Eu lutei 5 vezes e eu tive a maior vitória da minha carreira como um B-side contra Kamegai que me aterrou no Top 10. Nos ofereceram a luta Soro para o título mundial interino e mesmo que eu senti como se meu corpo precisava de algum tempo fora, você não pode dizer não a esse tipo de oportunidade. Você nunca sabe quando ou se ele virá novamente.”, explica a Stoneham, Massachusetts nativa.
“Era um acampamento áspero. Eu treinei muito duro. Meu corpo estava caindo aos pedaços. Quanto à luta, foi um nocaute feio, mas isso faz parte do jogo. Estou orgulhoso de como eu lidei com ele. Sem vergonha. Sem constrangimento. Não foi extinto por ela. Claro que eu não estava feliz com isso, mas meu primeiro pensamento foi o que vamos fazer para ficar melhor? A luta me mostrou que eu tenho que ficar mais nítida. Continuar a ser agressivo, mas ser mais inteligente e mais tática sobre isso. Foi apenas uma batalha em uma longa guerra.”
Quanto a assumir um veterano como madeiras quando ele poderia facilmente ter perguntado para um ajuste, Vendetti mostra a atitude que ele tenha feito tal favorito dos fãs.
“Eu gosto de lutar e queria estar em uma luta real em meu retorno. Nocauteando um presunto e Egger na primeira rodada não é agradável para mim ou para os fãs. É um desperdício de um acampamento e um corte de peso para não mencionar que você não aprende nada. Woods é um bem durável, cara legal que vem para ganhar. Isso é o que eu preciso e quero.”
E depois de passar 50/50 contra contra classe oposição mundial no ano passado, seria Vendetti estar disposto a assumir um topo 10 lutador novamente em 2019?
“100%. Eu quero fazer uma declaração contra Woods, em seguida, continuar a melhorar a cada luta. Eu não quero tomar quaisquer passos para trás com a oposição. tudo para a frente. Contanto que eu sou saudável, Vou lutar contra qualquer um na divisão.”
No co-main event, companheiro stablemate Murphys Boxing e Massachusetts favorito dos fãs, Ryan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 KOs) vai assumir um oponente a ser nomeado em um 8 concurso rodada na categoria leve.
‘O príncipe polonês’ está saindo de seu show roubar batalha e para trás com Tommy Coyle no TD Garden, em Boston em outubro passado na eliminatória do Demetrius Andrade mundo WBO luta pelo título dos médios.
Apesar de deixar cair a decisão, Kielczweski, que vem de Quincy, Massachusetts, mostrou talento de classe mundial e cardíaco fulminante em uma guerra que teve a multidão Arena nele é pés.
Também presente no cartão será o mais recente adição à crescente lista de Murphys Boxe, Mike Ohan Jr. (8-0, 5 KOs).
O filho de um popular New England área lutador profissional na década de 1990, Ohan Jr. seguiu os passos de seu pai indo 82-10 nos amadores e pegar múltipla Luvas New England Ouro títulos.
Lutando contra um notável 8 em tempos 2 anos e aumentando o nível de concorrência em cada outing, incluindo uma decisão unânime sobre o veterano, Daniel Tecto em sua última luta, Ohan tem sido sobre a via rápida como um profissional. A impressionante vitória levou ao jovem lutador, que vem de Holbrook, Massachusetts, sendo oferecido um contrato com Murphys Boxe.
“Estou animado para além de ser uma parte da família Murphys Boxe.”, diz Ohan, Jr. que vai lutar um oponente a ser nomeado em um 6 ataque rodada no cartão.
“Estar com uma empresa de promoção tão ativa vai me dar a oportunidade de crescer como lutador e mostrar minhas habilidades como eu mover em direção ao meu sonho de um dia ser um campeão do mundo.”
Além dos três locais favoritos headliners, o cartão contará com um 4 luta das mulheres rodada super-leves entre Jillian DiAuto (1-1, 1 KO) e Sarah Click (0-1-1), bem como a estreia costa leste da Venezuela, sensação super leve, Luis Arcon (5-0, 5 KOs) que vai assumir um oponente a ser nomeado em um 6 ataque rodada.
3 mais ataques undercard serão anunciados em breve para começar a noite no local retrocesso amado que se tornou um dos pilares da Murphys Boxe.
“Memorial Hall é o meu local favorito luta.”, diz Ken Casey, fundador da Murphys Boxe.
“Ele fica incrivelmente alto em lá quando Greg luta e com o assento tigela, ele se sente como um mini coliseu.”
vendi, que estará fazendo sua 7ª aparição no local sempre esgotados, não poderia concordar mais com o seu promotor.
“É intenso. Eu realmente sinto como um gladiador lutando em um coliseu quando estou no Memorial Hall e por um gladiador há apenas duas opções… vitória ou morte.”
vendetti vs. Madeiras acontece no sábado, 29h março no Memorial Hall, em Melrose, Massachusetts (590 Rua principal). As portas abrem às 19:00. Os ingressos já estão à venda em: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 RESULTADOS MURPHYS BOXE
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0, 6 KOs) OUT de Angel Suarez *Foster defendeu sua NABF Jr. Super Pena título
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0, 12 KOs) KO 5 sobre Jesus Aviles *Gongora ganhou o título WBC Sul americana Middleweight
PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS MURPHYS BOXE
3/16/19 – Boston, MA. St. Clash Dia de Patrick 3/29/19 – Melrose, MA. vendetti vs. bosques
SOBRE MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxe foi fundada por Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey em 2014. em apenas 5 anos curtos, Murphys Boxing tornou-se o promotor premier de boxe na área de Nova Inglaterra e uma das mais quentes promoções jovens no país. 2018 foi um ano de fuga para Murphys Boxe como eles tomaram seu primeiro lutador a um título mundial. Junto com o primeiro campeão da promoção, vários lutadores Murphys boxe garantiu oportunidades título mundial e lutas televisionados nacionalmente em 2018. Murphys Boxing fechou sua bandeira ano por co-promover a luta WBO Campeonato Middleweight entre Demetrius Andrade e Walter Kautondokwa na frente de mais de 10,000 fãs no Jardim TD, a lendária casa do Boston Celtics, que foi transmitido internacionalmente em DAZN. mundo características lista atual de Murphys Boxe classificado contendores como Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Pico Gary’’ O'Sullivan e perspectivas como Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. e mais!
Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Brian Castaño in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Main Event
BROOKLYN (Fevereiro 25, 2019) – Contundente Bryan De Graciawill face once-beaten contenderEduardo Ramirezin a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Março 2 do Barclays Center, a casa de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, e apresentado pela Premier Boxe Campeões.
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.
O SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader começa em 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT e é encabeçado pelo ex-campeão mundial Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight ChampionBrian Castañoand also features Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis Ortiz batalhando Martelo Christian.
Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, ou pelo telefone 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Grupo descontos estão disponíveis pelo telefone 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, que está classificado n. 2 by the WBA at 126 libras, picked up two victories in 2018, including most recently stopping previously unbeaten Edinso Torres Jr. em 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 (Fevereiro 24, 2019) – Last night at the sold out Floresville Event Center, in Floresville, TX, Príncipe Rancho Boxerising star and 5-Time National Champion, Ricky “El Castigo” Medina (3-0, 2 KO), was dominate in defeating Jose Casiano (1-1-1), o curso a distância (4-rounds) pela primeira vez em sua carreira. The event titled“Small Town Big Showdown”was promoted by Medina’s promoter, TMB & PRB Entretenimento.
In the first round the 18-year old high school senior Medina, que reside em 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,” dito Greg Hannley, CEO do príncipe Rancho Boxe. “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,” dito 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,” estabelecido Alex Draghici, of TMB & PRB Entretenimento. “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(Fevereiro 24, 2019) – Anthony Dirrell (33-1-1, 24 KOs) derrotadoAvni 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,” Disse 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. Depois disso, 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,” disse Gonzalez. “I was so happy for this fight, it just didn’t go my way. I am going to fight again, embora. 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) e Marcos Hernandez (13-2-1, 3 KOs). In February of 2018, the two fought to a draw. Na revanche, Rosario was able to secure a technical knockout with referee Celestino Ruiz halting the action 2:45 into the ninth frame. No momento da interrupção, 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,” disse 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,” Disse Hernandez. “Ele me acertou com um bom tiro. 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, embora. 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) sobre Breidis Prescott (31-16, 22 KOs).
“I’m very happy with my performance tonight,” Disse 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 libras. Eu me sinto melhor do que nunca, 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) contra 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. Assim, 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, que foi marcado 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. Destaques em vídeo: 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. Ele é um grande lutador, 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. Eu disse-lhe, ‘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 para o fim da rodada. Mais uma vez, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.
Após a luta, 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, minha família, 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.”
Na luta do doubleheader Showtime Championship Boxing abertura, 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, o 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 disse. “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 (Título) 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 p.m. ET / PT no Showtime EXTREME, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT no 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. (Fevereiro 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, Março 16 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Prelims begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will lead up to the pay-per-view event at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT that is headlined by unbeaten IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “A Verdade” 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, já estão à venda, e pode ser comprado em SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.
Nascido em St. Louis but now fighting and training out of Southern California, Martin (25-2-1, 23 KOs) showed heavy hands in racking up 20 nocautes em 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 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
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MINNEAPOLIS(Fevereiro 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 e Janer Gonzalez, who battle in a welterweight attraction as part of televised coverage beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, já estão à venda, 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
“No final do dia, he’s getting knocked out. É isso aí.
“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. sábado à noite, I’m taking back what’s mine.”
AVNI YILDIRIM
“I’m very happy to be here. Sábado, 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 JAMES
“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. Na minha cabeça, 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.
“Eu sou 100 por cento pronto. 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 do 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, Fevereiro 23 from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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, ou dispositivos conectados, incluindo Apple TV, AndroidTV, TV de incêndio, Xbox One e 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 Championship Boxing®Begins Live At 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. 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, Fevereiro 23 vivo no canal Showtime (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. 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.
Dois ex-divisão campeão mundial, 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,"Ele disse.
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® prêmio repórter premiado Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, e o locutor mundialmente conhecido 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:
James 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, Eu prometo a você que.
“I’m proven. Eu estive lá, feito isso. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.
“Eubank is a tough fighter, ele é forte. 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., Terminei.
“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, há muito tempo, 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. Pela primeira vez na minha carreira, 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. No final do dia, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] oponentes. 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. Eu tenho que ganhar. Se eu ganhar, 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 luta.
“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. Mas, 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.”
SÃO JOSÉ, TAL COMO (Fevereiro 21, 2019) – Undefeated super bantamweight prospect and rising star, Eros Correa(5-0, 5 KOs), returns to the ring this Saturday in Tijuana, México. The 4-round bout is being promoted byGM3 Boxing Promotions e Gonzalez Boxing Promotions, and will take place at Cheer’s Bar, em Tijuana. Correa will faceJose Pech, um veterano de mais 30 lutas.
“Estou ansioso para essa luta,” 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, todas por nocaute. 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,” dito 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,” dito Jessie Sanchez, of Cali Boxing Management. “Fighting in Mexico has been tremendous for his development.”
