Ellis affronte DeAndre Ware dans le Main Event de Tripleheader commençant en direct à 10 p.m. ET / PT du manège militaire de la rue Main à Rochester, N. Y..
NEW YORK – Janvier 29, 2019 – Espoir invaincu des super-moyens et natif du Massachusetts Ronald Ellis (15-0-2, 10 KOs) cherchera à donner le ton pour un week-end sportif réussi pour la Nouvelle-Angleterre lorsqu'il affrontera DeAndre Ware (12-1-2, 8 KOs) dans le main event de 10 rounds de ShoBox: La nouvelle génération ce vendredi en direct sur SHOWTIME (10 PM ET / PT).
La lutte, qui aura lieu au Main Street Armory à Rochester, New York, sera une autre opportunité pour Ellis, originaire de Lynn, Massachusetts.
Ellis, qui est un grand fan de ses bien-aimés New England Patriots, a hâte de remporter une grande victoire puis de retourner dans sa nouvelle résidence à Los Angeles pour voir Tom Brady remporter un sixième titre record du Super Bowl.
“Mon camp est devenu magnifique. J'ai eu quelques camps d'affilée, donc j'ai pu travailler sur beaucoup de choses. J'ai beaucoup appris dans ce camp,” dit Ellis.
Ellis, 29 ans, sait qu'il a un client difficile devant lui dans un Ware autrefois battu.
“Ware est un combattant solide. Il est vraiment dur, et il s'avance. Ce n'est pas un grand gars, mais il se rattrape avec sa dureté. C'est un ancien joueur de football, et il aime se manifester, donc je sais qu'il sera là.”
Ce sera la quatrième apparition sur ShoBox pour Ellis, et il sent qu'une solide performance le mènera à des combats majeurs l'année prochaine.
“Cette année, Je dois exécuter. Il est maintenant temps de jouer. J'ai juste besoin de continuer à me battre, et si cela arrive, je sens que je serai en ligne pour un tir au titre l'année prochaine. Il y a beaucoup de talent dans la division, et maintenant il est temps de se battre et de se battre. Je sens que je peux rivaliser avec l'élite de la division.”
Quand on parle des Patriots, Ellis s'allume. Il est fan de l'équipe depuis qu'il est jeune et grandit dans la banlieue de Boston..
“Ça va être un super jeu. Ironiquement, J'ai déménagé à Los Angeles pour m'entraîner il y a quelques années, et depuis la semaine dernière tout ce que j'entends, ce sont les Rams. C'était amusant de parler du jeu avec les gars de la salle de sport, mais je représenterai toujours les patriotes. Vendredi, je vais bien démarrer l'état du Massachusetts, et les patriotes auront les bras levés dimanche.”
Ellis et Ware en tête d'affiche d'un triple en-tête qui mettra également en vedette des poids légers invaincus Thomas Mattice (13-0-1, 10 KOs) de Cleveland affrontant Will Madera (12-0-2, 6 KOs) d'Albany, New York dans un combat en huit rounds. L'émission débute avec un concours de huit rounds super poids plume entre les combattants invaincus Abraham Nova (14-0, 10 KOs) d'Albany, New York et Oluwaseun Joshua Wahab (18-0, 11 KOs) d'Accra, Ghana.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par GH3 Promotions en association avec Greg Cohen Promotions, sont au prix de $100 pour VIP Ringside, $50 pour les sièges préférés, $30 pour l'admission générale et $2,000 pour les tables VIP. Les billets peuvent être achetés en appelant 585-232-3221.
Mattice-Madera Added To Three-Fight Telecast After Logan Yoon Suffers Injury While Training
NEW YORK - Janvier 28, 2019 – Undefeated lightweights Thomas Mattice and Will Madera will face off in the new co-feature of this Friday’sShoBox: La Nouvelle Générationtripleheader live on SHOWTIME from Main Street Armory in Rochester, N. Y..
Mattice (13-0-1, 10 KOs) and Madera (12-0-2, 6 KOs) will meet in an eight-round co-featured bout on the telecast, qui commence à 10 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by the return of undefeated super middleweight prospect Ronald Ellis against once-beaten DeAndre Ware.
The Mattice vs. Madera bout was added to the telecast after unbeaten 140-pound prospect Logan Yoon suffered a knee injury while training to face Richard Zamora.
Mattice, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, returns for his fourth bout on the prospect developmental series. In his last fight, the 28-year-old fought to a split-draw in an immediate rematch with Zhora Hamazaryan on September 28 surShoBox. Mattice had edged Hamazaryan in a controversial split-decision in July and granted his opponent an immediate rematch. Prior to his first bout with Hamazaryan, Mattice had won six consecutive bouts via knockout.
The 28-year-old Madera is a native of Albany, N. Y.. and was a three-time New York Golden Gloves Champion. In his toughest test to date, Madera fought to a draw with then-unbeaten Wesley Ferrer in 2017. Madera, who comes forward and presses the action, will face yet another undefeated opponent in Mattice in his national television debut.
Dans le combat d'ouverture de la télédiffusion, ancien Non. 1-classé U.S. amateur Abraham Nova (14-0, 10 KOs) will face fellow-unbeaten Oluwaseun Joshua Wahab (16-0, 10 KOs), du Ghana, in an eight-round super featherweight bout.
Depuis sa création en Juillet 2001, la série de Showtime Boxing acclamé par la critique, ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération jeunes talents a présenté correspondait difficile. LeShoBox la philosophie est de téléviser passionnante, foule-agréable et matchs compétitifs, tout en offrant un terrain d'essai pour les perspectives prêts déterminés à se battre pour un titre mondial. Une partie de la liste croissante de la 79 combattants qui ont apparu surShoBox et avancé pour recueillir titres mondiaux comprend: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Tchad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams et plus.
Janvier 27, 2019 PORTLAND, OU – (Janvier 27, 2019) La WBAN est fière d’annoncer le Temple de la renommée internationale de la boxe féminine (IWBHF), Une sorte de 2019.
Cette sixième intronisation annuelle représente un nombre record de lauréats dans l'histoire de cette institution de signal qui a reconnu et honoré les personnes qui ont, sur l’histoire du sport de la boxe féminine, contribué à, a défendu et a apporté l'estime et la distinction au sport dans et hors du ring.
Le cours de cette année comprend sept anciens boxeurs: Terri Cruz, Melissa Fiorentino, Lisa Holewyne, Carina Moreno, Bridgett Riley, Wendy Rodriquez et Martha Salazar. La catégorie Non-Boxer comprend David Avila, Stephen Blea et Blanca Gutierrez. Pat Emerick et Patricia [Sablonneux] Martinez-Pino sont récipiendaires dans les catégories Pioneer Female Boxer et Posthume, respectivement.
ANCIENS BOXEURS
Terri Cruz compilé un 17-7-2 record, sur une carrière de neuf ans (1999-2008), mis en évidence en remportant la couronne des poids coq de l'IFBA contre la très réputée Heather Percival en 2005. L’amour et le dévouement de Cruz pour le sport l’ont fait sortir de sa retraite en 2009 pour défier Alesia Graf, la mieux classée, pour le titre WIBA Flyweight, perdre une décision serrée et à nouveau 2011 pour un autre combat avec Susie Ramadan invaincue.
Melissa Fiorentino, un 5’1″ dynamo, imprégné du sobriquet approprié “Fureur”, mettre une livre sterling 17-2 record sur sept ans (2001-08) carrière au cours de laquelle elle est intervenue avec les combattants les mieux classés dans la catégorie poids plume, dont victoires sur Belinda Laracuente, Esther Schouten, Jaime Clampitt et Cindy Serrano. Elle a plafonné sa carrière, en Janvier, 2008, remportant le titre des super poids plume de l'IWBF.
Lisa Holewyne combattu à un 25-17-2 record sur près de huit ans (1998-2006) comme un boxeur professionnel. Une boxe compatible, “tu es ce qu'est ton record” et Holewyne est exactement cela. Venir sur le ring après un séjour de quatre ans en tant que pentathlète à l'Université du Texas, Holewyne s'est rapidement imposée comme une “n'importe qui / n'importe où” boxeur léger, combattre Sumya Anani deux fois (alors que très peu de combattants classés venaient dans quelques fuseaux horaires de ce match), invaincu Mary Jo Sanders deux fois, diviser deux combats avec le redoutable Sunshine Fettkether pour ne mentionner qu'une partie de la meilleure opposition recherchée par Holewyne au cours d'une carrière qui devrait servir de repère à tout boxeur cherchant à faire le sport de la bonne manière.
Carina Moreno était une vedette dans les rangs des poids mouches, combat, au cours de ses dix ans de carrière (2003-13), 203 tours tout en compilant scintillant 23-6 record contre les meilleurs boxeurs dans cette catégorie de poids compétitive. En plus de gagner Eileen Olszewski, Yessica Bopp et Holly Dunaway, elle a détenu les titres de poids minimum WBC et WIBA pendant plusieurs années. Elle a terminé sa carrière toujours en compétition contre les meilleurs de sa classe, remportant le titre WBA des poids mouches contre Susi Kentikian en Allemagne en décembre 2012, avant de perdre une décision proche du Kentikian sept mois plus tard dans le même pays.
Bridgett Riley combattu sur le ring, depuis neuf ans (1994-03), la compilation d'un 15-3 record, exactement comment elle a vécu la vie, en mouvement perpétuel. “Combattant occupé” pourrait être un euphémisme, depuis la cloche d'ouverture, Riley avait un engrenage, pleine vitesse. Elle a détenu le titre des poids coq de l'IFBA en battant Yvonne Trevino en dix rounds en février 1998 et, dans peut-être son combat le plus mémorable, Riley KO’d Anglaise, Alicia Lahsen, en juin 1998, après avoir survécu à un renversement précoce. C'était sa première défense du titre IFBA. Parmi les autres activités de Riley dans sa vie active, elle va de la championne d’arts martiaux au cascadeur de cinéma.
Wendy Rodriguez est un autre des combattants de la côte ouest qui a porté la division des poids coq féminins à l'attention du public de boxe. Avec sa co-intronisée IWBHF 2019, Carina Moreno, Rodriquez a établi une norme d'excellence concurrentielle dans le ring qui a rehaussé la perception et l'appréciation du public de la division. Rodriquez, dans ses sept ans (1999-08) carrière a mis en place une 19-4-3. Tôt, (Octobre. 2000) elle a combattu un 8 tirage au sort avec Margaret Sidoroff et dans son avant-dernier combat, elle est intervenue avec Regina Halmich, (Regina a été intronisée dans la classe inaugurale de l'IWBHF en 2014) . Rodriquez a terminé sa carrière sur une bonne note, vengeance d'une défaite antérieure contre Holly Dunaway en train de remporter la couronne de poids minimum IBA vacante.
Martha Salazar a concouru en tant que boxeur professionnel pour 15 (2001-16) ans, combat 18 fois et gagner 13 de ces combats. C'est un reflet malheureux de la pénurie de concurrence au niveau des poids lourds féminins. Mais pour ces athlètes qui possèdent de la persévérance, combiné avec une attitude de ne pas abandonner, avec, surtout, talent de bague, l'échelon supérieur de cette division est accessible. Martha Salazar a ces qualités dans un approvisionnement de classe mondiale. Salazar a remporté le titre des poids lourds WIBF via TKO sur Pamela London en novembre ’04 et a terminé sa carrière en remportant la couronne WBC en novembre 14 par décision contre la Tanzee Daniel, avant de renoncer au titre via une décision serrée à Alejandra Jimenez dans le dernier combat de sa carrière en mars de 2018.
NON-BOXEURS
David Avila est un écrivain de boxe important et largement suivi sur la côte ouest. Sa lignée dans le sport vient de son père qui a combattu à plusieurs reprises à l'Auditorium olympique dans les années 1950.. Avila a commencé sa carrière de journaliste en tant qu'écrivain pour le LA Times dans les années 1990 et travaille actuellement pour le Riverside (COMME) Presse Journaux Enterprise et La Prensa. Mais, sans aucun doute, c’est le soutien et la défense de longue date d’Avila pour le sport de la boxe féminine et ce sont les athlètes qui lui ont valu cet honneur bien mérité de l’IWBHF.
Stephen Blea, La réputation de Blea en tant qu'officiel de boxe a été bien documentée et l'a conduit à être classé parmi les meilleurs du sport.. Mais ce sont ses innombrables contributions supplémentaires au bénéfice du sport et ce sont les athlètes qui rendent Blea singulier dans le sport. Il a été entraîneur à USA Boxing et a fourni ses compétences de référence et de jugement à cette organisation.. Il a entraîné la boxe au département de police de Denver. Il a géré WBC Cares pour l'état du Colorado et a superposé ces efforts pendant longtemps., soutien sans réserve du sport de la boxe féminine chaque fois que l’occasion se présente.
Blanca Gutierrez est la preuve positive que la promotion du sport de la boxe commence par une empathie de tout cœur, et peu de promoteurs du sport de la boxe féminine peuvent égaler le lien personnel et l’attention que Gutierrez apporte au sport et à ses athlètes. Son père, Javier, était un boxeur professionnel au Mexique et l’intérêt et l’amour de Gutierrez pour le sport sont venus tôt et avec ferveur. Elle est la force motrice de Beautiful Brawlers, une centrale promotionnelle de la côte ouest, qui continue comme une force principale derrière la récente résurgence du sport de la boxe féminine.
David Avila et Stephen Blea sont les deuxième et troisième hommes à être intronisés à l'IWBHF.
BOXER FEMME PIONEER
Pat Emerick réduit sa vision du sport de la boxe au plus élémentaire, “mettez un pied devant l'autre et soyez prêt.” Si seulement avoir la chance de grimper dans les cordes était aussi facile pour une femme au milieu du siècle précédent. Ce n'était pas. Les opportunités d'Emerick étaient essentiellement limitées à sa ville natale, South Bend, DANS, où, à 5’4″, 123lbs, après avoir perdu son premier combat, elle a dévoré 18 victoires consécutives, mis en évidence par une victoire de TKO sur Jo Ann Hagan en novembre 54 avant 4,000 fans à Council Bluffs, IL., remportant le championnat de la Ladies World Boxing Association. Emerick devient le deuxième plus ancien intronisé IWBHF Pioneer Boxer, né cinq mois après l'année 1 lauréate Barbara Buttrick.
POSTHUME 2019 INDUCTEE
Patricia “Sablonneux” Martinez-Pino, décédé en septembre de l'année dernière, a longtemps défendu le sport de la boxe féminine dans ce pays. Elle a travaillé sans relâche dans le sport, avec l'AIBA pour ouvrir des opportunités aux femmes en tant qu'arbitres et juges et a servi avec U S Boxing en tant que présidente (hispanique), ainsi que les mandats de vice-président et secrétaire. Ses efforts inlassables pour soutenir et améliorer les conditions et les opportunités pour les femmes dans le sport resteront bien dans les mémoires et cruellement manqués et seront mieux décrits par sa co-intronisée., Stephen Blea, “Sandy a brisé les barrières et obtenu des distinctions qu'aucune femme n'avait obtenues dans ce sport.”
Comme indiqué précédemment, la 2019 La classe des intronisés IWBHF est la plus, et très probablement, le plus diversifié, dans l'histoire de six ans de la salle, conçu et formulé en 2014 par Sue Fox, fondateur et éditeur du Women’s Boxing Archive Network (WBA). Fox a envisagé la salle comme un ajout nécessaire à la communauté de boxe, une façon d'honorer ces, dans et hors de l'anneau, sur l'athlétisme de qui, le soutien et le plaidoyer pour le sport de la boxe féminine se poursuivent et progressent.
Une cérémonie d'intronisation pour le 2019 la classe des intronisés est en cours de discussion et les détails seront annoncés prochainement.
Undefeated Welterweight Champion Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran López in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event Saturday, Janvier 26 du centre Barclays à Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Janvier 23, 2019) – As fight week begins for the first Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes event of 2019, champion du monde poids welter Keith Thurman and veteran contenderJosesito Lópeztook part in a media workout at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn on Wednesday before they headline action this Saturday, Janvier 26 de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
Couverture télévisée commence à 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and features additional participants from Wednesday’s workout including rising Polish heavyweight contenderAdam Kownacki et ancien challenger titre Gerald Washington, who meet in a 10-round attraction, and hard-hitting featherweightsClaudio Marrero et Tugstsogt Nyambayar, who meet in a 12-round showdown.
Wednesday’s event also saw unbeaten Brooklyn prospectChris Colbert, who takes on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes that begin at6 p.m. ET / 3 h, heure. PT.
Billets pour le spectacle, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, commencer à $50 et peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire mercredi:
KEITH THURMAN
“We’re back in Brooklyn, it’s been a long time and I’m happy. I feel slim and trim. Everything is great headed into Saturday.
“I had a lot of ups and downs, but once we got into camp, we did what we had to do. We slowly improved each day and now we’re ready. It was a slow start, but we’re going to be finishing strong on Saturday.
“When I’m outside of the ring, I’m not the jealous type watching other people perform. But I feel better when I’m here living out my dream. These past weeks, I have just felt so good. I feel fantastic and ready to perform. I’m going to be an active fighter and one of the best welterweights in the world today.
“My ranking, my ‘0’ and my accomplishments haven’t gone anywhere. I’ve been out of sight and out of mind for a little, mais je suis de retour. You can’t block a star from shining. We’re in the galaxy and shining bright.
“I’m definitely interested in a big unification fight with Errol Spence Jr. When I first met Errol at MGM Grand years ago, I told him that it’s nice to meet him and I can’t wait to get in there and scrap it out. I’m humble, but I’m also honest. I’m a man of my word. It doesn’t matter how many years ago that I said it, but from that day to this day, it’s a true statement.”
Josesito LOPEZ
“I’m confident in my abilities. Talk is cheap to me. What other people say makes no difference to me. I’ve come here to do a job and I’m going to do it.
“I know that I have a tough task ahead of me, but I also know that I can do it. I can pass this test. I’m ready for it. We’ve prepared right and everything is lined up. We worked hard for 10 weeks and now it’s time.
“It’s hard to say if Keith will be my toughest opponent, but he definitely has a great resume and is a great champion. I’ve fought some great guys but I’m taking this as the most important fight of my career.
“I think that since I started working with Robert Garcia, all of my skills are on par with Keith Thurman. Plus important, I’m a much smarter fighter than I’ve ever been. I’m always going to be courageous in the ring, but we’ve developed a game plan where I take less unnecessary risks.
“The most important thing in my game plan is for me to dictate the pace. I need to control the ring throughout the fight. I’m prepared for however he brings the fight.”
ADAM Kownacka
“It’s going to be a sea of red and white on Saturday. The Polish fans are unbelievable and I can’t wait to go out there and get a knockout for them.
“I think I’ve improved my speed heading into this fight. Je me sens bien. It’s been a long camp leading up to this huge card. I have to come out at my top condition. I made a slight statement against Charles Martin, and I’m going to make a bigger one against Gerald Washington.
“I definitely want to outdo the performances of Deontay Wilder and my friend Jarrell Miller against Washington. I want to have bragging rights. I want that knockout.
“Washington has fought contenders, good fighters and a guy I lost to in the amateurs in Nagy Aguilera. He’s proven that he’s game, and I’m expecting the best version of him. Je serai prêt.
“Boxing is a skill, not a bodybuilding contest. I proved my conditioning last fight by throwing 70 poinçons une ronde. I’m in ever better shape right and I feel great.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“We know where we want to be and we know this is a stepping stone to getting back there. I have to take the hard road and this is it. We’re prepared, we’re ready and I’m looking forward to January 26.
“Any of the top heavyweights would be great to fight, mais je le prends un combat à la fois. This is going to be an action-packed fight.
“I have the total package. We’ll see everything I learned from my last fights and see if it makes a difference now.
“I know that Kownacki is going to come forward. I know what kind of fighter he is. I didn’t come here to lose. I came here to win and get back on the right track and into contention to win the heavyweight title.
“Styles make fights. I was doing very well in the Deontay Wilder fight, similar to what Tyson Fury was doing. This is a different type of fight. You’re going to see my skills come to life to contain this man.”
CLAUDIO MARRERO
“We went through a very serious, 10-week camp because we know that we’re here to fight a very strong fighter. I’ve taken everything to the fullest each day with intense work in training camp. Je suis prêt.
“We respect our opponent, but he’s coming to our weight division. I’ve been making this weight ever since I was a pro. Dans son dernier combat, he was dropped by Oscar Escandon, who’s a very good fighter, but he’s a smaller guy.
“We believe that this is the beginning of something beautiful. I’m going to be at the top of the rankings after this fight. We believe that winning this fight is going to take us back to the top level.
“I understand that this is my time to shine. I’m more focused and dedicated than I’ve ever been and it’s going to show in the ring on Saturday night.”
Tugstsogt Nyambayar
“I feel good and strong. I’ve had a great camp and I’m ready for Saturday night. I’m going to give a great show for the fans in my Brooklyn debut.
“I put everything into camp and I’m going to show it in the ring on Saturday night. I’m here to win and show off my athleticism. I believe I can do everything in the ring.
“Claudio Marrero is a good tough contender who’s been at this level for quite some time. He’s a good boxer who can punch, so we prepared for everything. He may have more pro experience, but I believe I have more boxing experience than Marrero. I’ve seen everything throughout the world.
“Now it’s just a matter of cultivating my skills and experience into becoming a world championship fighter. In this fight, I’m going to dictate the style of the fight. It’s going to go down on my terms.”
CHRIS COLBERT
“I’m going to go out there and dominate like I always do. I don’t have any resolutions for 2019. I’m just going to do the same thing and keep being great.
“New year, same me. I’m out here chasing greatness. I’m looking to keep winning and work my way to a world title. I’m not just talk, I’m the real deal.
“I don’t believe that you can be rushed into a world title fight. Je suis prêt. I don’t care if I’m considered a prospect for a contender, I’m just going to show everyone that I’m no fluke. I do this differently.
“I always fight for a cause and this time I’ve got my hair dyed pink for breast cancer awareness. It’s for my mom and all of the other survivors and people going through this.”
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & Fox Sports: THURMAN VS. LOPEZ Champions de boxe Premier sur FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito López on Saturday, Janvier 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
La diffusion commence à 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Claudio Marrero and Tugstsogt Nyambayar.
PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. ET / 3 h, heure. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, plus 2016 U.S.. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.
Les fans peuvent diffuser en direct les combats sur l'application FOX Sports, disponible en anglais ou en espagnol à travers les flux FOX ou FOX Deportes. Les combats sont disponibles sur le bureau sur FOXSports.com et via l'App Store, ou des appareils connectés, y compris Apple TV, Android TV, TV Feu, Xbox One et Roku.
LAS VEGAS (Janvier 23, 2019) – Although two-division world championBadou Jack dropped a decision Saturday night to fellow light heavyweight Marcus Browne, it was the courage and tenacity that he showed in fighting through what some are calling one of the worst cuts in boxing history that has had the sports world buzzing. Jack has since made it clear that his tenacity and heart is motivated by those who benefit from the work of the Badou Jack Foundation. Jack is set to embark on a goodwill mission to the Middle East today as he couldn’t wait to continue his charitable efforts overseas.
His international itinerary includes trips to the Zaatari and Baqaa Refugee Camps in Jordan and business meetings Dubai and London.
“I don’t just fight for myself, I fight for the refugee children and I was thinking of them,” said Jack. “They come from war and often don’t have any parents, so what’s a scratch on my forehead? They are going through something much worse. You have to keep fighting.”
While many were concerned with the blood that gushed from Jack’s cut round after round, the veteran fighter was able to block it out and continued to fight until the final bell. Although he was taken to the hospital immediately following the fight, Jack was unfazed by the severity of the cut, which was sewn up with nearly 100 stitches.
“I feel great right now. Things like that can just happen in the ring,” said Jack. “It was just some blood. The cut was only bothering me because I couldn’t see too well, but I was going to keep fighting no matter what. This isn’t just any other sport; its boxing. You have to fight through it.”
And fight through he has.
“I was definitely going to make my run like I have in the past,” said Jack. “I think most people in boxing know that this would have been a totally different fight. Me, it’s not a big injury. I’m fighting for a bigger cause. Those refugees aren’t going to quit, so I sure wasn’t going to either.”
Invaincu britannique Joe Joyce de fait face à ancien champion du monde Bermane Stiverne
Défend son titre du Commonwealth aux côtés de retour
Ancien champion du monde Lee Selby sur DeGale massif v Eubank Jr. carte, Vivre de
ITV Box Office
étoile montante rapide fait bouger sans peur en seulement
lutte HUITIÈME pro voie rapide vers le titre mondial
Stiverne says it will be Joyce’s nightmare when
he gets knocked out
Legendary promoter Don King promises to ‘Re
Joyce’ when Stiverne recreates McCall victory over Lewis in London
Londres(23 Janvier
2019) Poxon Sports and PBC are delighted to announce that heavyweight sensation
Joe Joyce will defend his Commonwealth title in the biggest test of his
unbeaten career when he takes a gigantic leap up to confront the Former WBC
World Champion Bermane Stiverne on Saturday 23rd February at The
O2, exclusively live on ITV Box Office.
Joyce vs. Stiverne,
promoted by Poxon Sports in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King
Productions, will feature alongside the return of Former IBF World
Featherweight Champion Lee Selby as one of the chief-supporting
contests on an action-packed show, headlined with the thrilling all-British
clash between fierce rivals James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr.
The 6ft 6in ‘Juggernaut’
from Putney, South West London, has destroyed all seven of his opponents since
turning professional in October 2017 after capturing the Silver medal at the
Rio Olympics and has singled himself out as one of the most feared talents in
the heavyweight division.
It’s a monumental test
for Joyce to be facing a former World Champion in just his eighth fight, the
rock-solid and sledge-hammer hitting Stiverne, born in Montreal, Canada, of
Haitian descent and based out of Las Vegas, has fought some of the biggest and
best in the division, including Deontay Wilder and Chris Arreola.
The fight has added bad
blood thrown in resulting from a sparring session between Joyce and Stiverne in
which Joyce was angered by comments from Stiverne in an interview afterwards when
he said he took Joyce to school.
Joyce said, “I had
respect for Bermane Stiverne. We sparred in Las Vegas; he said he took me to
school in an interview etc, it got ugly and it made this fight happen. I tried
to be respectful of him, but he’s rude and was having none of it. He is a
former World Champion that has gone 12 rounds with Deontay Wilder and will give
me a real challenge; but my engine and my power will be too much for him, a
fact he should be aware of!"
Joyce’s
promoter Richard Schaefer, Président-directeur général de Sport Ringstar, dit,
“After only seven fights Joe Joyce has become the number five ranked
Heavyweight in the world. But the spectacular way in which he has won all
of his seven fights by knockout have made him the number one fan favourite in
the Heavyweight Division. Taking on the heavy-handed Former World Champion
Stiverne shows that no challenge is too big for Joe as he continues to march
towards the Heavyweight World Championship. Simply put: Joe Joyce has
become must see TV, so make sure to tune in on February 23 or come
and watch him live at the O2 in London!"
Stiverne Dirita, “I told
my promoter Don King to get me any man on earth and I will fight for the right
to prove myself to the world. Then the phone rings, it’s Don, he tells me
Joe Joyce – un boxeur avec des épisodes seulement sept – accepte de me rencontrer! 'Sept
des épisodes?». Sept combats et il a l'audace de me boîte? Je me suis arrêté
Chris Arreola, Ray Austin, le Manswell Kerston alors invaincue – et un boxeur
avec sept combats veut me boîte?!.Dis-je à Don « Sign
il, prends-le, attrape le,' Je suis prêt. sept combats – et il veut
boîte de moi? Pour moi, il est un rêve devenu réalité – mais pour Joyce ce sera un
cauchemar. J'assommer Joe Joyce et pas sur lui pour KO Anthony
Joshua. Je suis fin prêt. Le vrai Bermane Stiverne sera
il le 23 Février et frappera à Joe Joyce en route vers
reprendre ma couronne des poids lourds « .
Stiverne est légendaire
le promoteur Don King, ajoutée, « Il est mon plus grand plaisir que Don King
Les productions peuvent annoncer notre retour à Jolly Old England – le « berceau de
Boxe” où mon géant pugilistique – Champion Ancien poids lourd du
Monde Bermane Stiverne commence son retour aux dépens du géant Joe
Joyce. Malheureusement, pour les fans locaux de Joe il n'y aura pas de « re Joycing’
– comme mon fois – et futur champion Bermane Stiverne va tuer Joyce comme
St. George a fait le dragon de l'ancien. Mais peu importe, we will pick up the
pieces and bring back Joyce just as I have brought back and helped build many a
future together. I recall when I came here with Oliver McCall and he was
given no chance against Lennox Lewis. Then the underdog became the top dog
when Oliver KO’d the previously unbeaten champ and we went home with the
title. History will repeat itself of February 23 when Bermane
sends another undefeated Englishman to defeat. Now
retooled, resuscitated, renewed, rejuvenated and recommitted Bermane
Stiverne will resurrect his career on February 23 when the ‘Lord of
Ring” crushes the “Lord of the World” – ‘Juggernaut” Joyce
on his inexorable march to regain the heavyweight championship of the
world. Bless all British fans, God Save the Queen – but heaven help Joe
Joyce! We will see you on February 23rd.”
WBC World Heavyweight
Champion Deontay Wilder also put forward his thoughts on the
intriguing match up, il dit, “Joe Joyce will be a good test for him
(Stiverne). I’ve seen Joe Joyce before. Il est un bon combattant. Joe Joyce fought
Joe Hanks on my undercard with Tyson Fury but I didn’t get a chance to see him
fight that night. But I’m looking forward to seeing him against Stiverne.”
Richard Poxon, UK
Promoter for PBC, dit, “I’ve known Joe from his amateur days up in Sheffield.
His success at the Olympics didn’t surprise me at all. He’s transitioned well
to the pros now and is clearly in a hurry. The heavyweight division is the one
that everyone is looking at again and I fully expect Joe to be in the thick of
the action in the coming year. Taking on a former WBC World Champion in only
your eighth fight clearly shows what Joe’s ambitions are.”
Since embarking on his
pro career in his quest to become World Heavyweight Champion, the quietly
spoken Joyce has let his destructive fists do the talking in making bold
statements to make the boxing world sit up and take notice of the fast-rising
star.
En Octobre 2017 he
astounded critics when he choose to fight the hardened Former British title
challenger Ian Lewison, who had just extended big-punching Dillian Whyte to ten
rounds, for his pro-debut and pounded him down in eight rounds.
Then in only his fourth
fight with only 12 rounds under his belt and inside seven months of turning
pro, Joyce demolished the Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Lenroy Thomas in
just two rounds – setting a new record by heavyweight boxer to win the
Commonwealth belt.
Dans son dernier combat,
American fights fans got a brief taster of what the British star is all about
when he smashed through Joe Hanks in a round to win the WBA Continental title
at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles in making his glittering U.S debut.
J
oyce, now ranked #5 in
the world by the WBA and progressing quickly towards a World Title shot, faces
unquestionably his sternest career test to date against the vastly experienced
and equally big-hitting Las Vegas based Haitian who has knocked out 21
opponents of his 25 wins in his 29 combattre carrière.
Stiverne formerly held
the WBC crown for two years after defeating Chris Arreola on points in April
2013 to win the title and then in the rematch destroying him inside six rounds
in the first defence of the title in May 2014.
The rock solid Stiverne
then pushed the dynamite-punching Deontay Wilder the full twelve round distance
in the next defence of his WBC World Heavyweight title clash in January 2015.
Stiverne became the first man to take Wilder beyond who at that point had
obliterated all his opponents inside four rounds. In the rematch nearly
three years later, Stiverne stepped in at the last minute when Wilder’s original
opponent Luis Ortiz failed a drugs test and due to his inactivity was stopped
in a round.
Stiverne is now looking
to return to the elite heavyweight mix and a victory over Joyce would propel
him back into the limelight and on course towards a potential world title
opportunity.
This fight will be shown
exclusively on ITV Box Office. For further information and updates, please go
towww.itvboxoffice.com
Late last year, ITV
announced a ground-breaking new deal with Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing
Champions (PBC) to bring exclusive coverage of exciting PBC world-class boxing
events to ITV viewers and fight fans in the UK.
The unique collaboration
is the first time that Haymon Sports and PBC has partnered with a UK
broadcaster to stage boxing events regularly in the UK. The exclusive
three-year deal will guarantee a minimum of 15 televised events each year,
drawing from PBC’s unrivalled group of over 160 of the best boxers in the
world, which includes more than 60 current and former world champions in
matches staged both in the UK and the US. PBC, the sports’ pre-eminent boxing
brand, is broadcast over cable and network television in the United
States.
The world-class action
from events for the next three years will include free-to-air broadcasts on
ITV’s channels, including ITV main channel and ITV4 and ITV Hub, and will also
include pay per views on ITV’s PPV channel, ITV Box Office.
This new deal for boxing
adds to ITV Sport’s portfolio of first class events, which includes exclusive
free to air coverage of the England football team’s qualifiers for both the
European Championship and World Cup, la 6 Nations and exclusive coverage of
the Rugby World Cup, UK horse racing, the Tour de France and the French Open.
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Unbeaten Prospect Stephen Fulton & Welterweight Contender Miguel Cruz Enter The Ring In Separate Undercard Attractions Saturday, Janvier 26 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman Makes Long Awaited Ring Return to Defend His Title Against Battle-Hardened Veteran Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event
BROOKLYN (Janvier 22, 2019) – Perspective montante invaincue Stephen Fulton and welterweight contenderMiguel Cruz will step into action in separate undercard attractions on Saturday, Janvier 26 as part of an exciting night presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
Croix (17-1, 11 KOs) will take on Colombia’sLuis Florez(24-11, 20 KOs) in a six or eight round welterweight attraction while Fulton (14-0, 6 KOs) faces Colombia’sMarlon Olea(13-3, 12 KOs) in an eight-round super bantamweight showdown.
The event is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action that begins at8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT.
Billets pour le spectacle, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, commencer à $50 et peuvent être achetés à ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
Rounding out the card are a trio of unbeaten prospects as Clarksburg, MarylandMark Duncancompetes in a four-round middleweight fight againstDaniel Flores, Landover, Maryland Tyrek Irby(5-0, 2 KOs) prend Jonathan Figueroa in a four-round welterweight attraction andMychal Teal sur St. Pétersbourg, Florida steps into the ring for a four-round battle againstJacob Landin.
The 24-year-old Fulton fights out of Philadelphia and will be making his Barclays Center debut when he steps into the ring Saturday night. Fulton has defeated previously unbeaten fighters in five of his last eight contests and most recently vanquished his most experienced opponent to date in German Meraz last September.
Fighting out of Lake Mary, Floride, Cruz returns to action after losing an exciting duel against Josesito Lopez last April. A member of the Puerto Rican national team as an amateur, the 28-year-old owns victories over then unbeaten fighters in Alex Martin and Samuel Figueroa.
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & Fox Sports: THURMAN VS. LOPEZ Champions de boxe Premier sur FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, Janvier 26 live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and the East Coast home of PBC. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
La diffusion commence à 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington, plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio Marrero.
PBC Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. ET / 3 h, heure. PT and will feature junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez in an eight-round bout, plus 2016 U.S.. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto Almazán in a six/eight round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale Booker meeting Juan De Ángel for eight-rounds of action.
Les fans peuvent diffuser en direct les combats sur l'application FOX Sports, disponible en anglais ou en espagnol à travers les flux FOX ou FOX Deportes. Les combats sont disponibles sur le bureau à FOXSports.com et via l'App Store, ou des appareils connectés, y compris Apple TV, Android TV, TV Feu, Xbox One et Roku.
Marcus Browne Wins WBA Light Heavyweight Title With Unanimous Decision Over Bloodied Badou Jack; Nordine Ouballi Captures Vacant WBC Bantamweight World Title With Unanimous Over Rau’shee Warren Pacquiao vs. Broner Main Event To Air Saturday, Janvier 26 À 9 p.m. ET/PT Followed Later That Evening By ALL ACCESS: PACQUIAO VS. BRONER EPILOGUE
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LAS VEGAS (Jan. 19, 2019) – All-time greatManny “Pacman” Pacquiaocruised to a comfortable unanimous decision overAdrien “The Problem” Bronerto defend his WBA Welterweight World Championship on SHOWTIME PPV®Saturday night in front of a sold-out MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The scores were 117-111, 116-112 deux fois.
The global icon and boxing’s only eight-division champion Pacquaio – who was fighting for the first time as a 40-year-old, and the first time in the United State in more than two years – used effective jabs and sustained body work in his 70eprofessional fight that was watched by an announced attendance of 13,025 les fans, including the retired Floyd Mayweather.
“I proved in my last fight against [Lucas] Matthysse and now I proved it again: The Manny Pacquiao journey will still continue,” Pacquiao said.
Asked by SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray if he would like to rematch Mayweather in the future, Pacquiao said he’d do it if Mayweather unretired.
“Tell him to come back to the ring and we will fight,” Pacquaio said. “I’m willing to fight Floyd Mayweather again if he’s willing to come back to boxing.”
SHOWTIME Sports official scorer Steve Farhood scored the fight 118-110 in favor of the Filipino Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), giving Cincinnati’s Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) only the fourth and the 10e tours.
Broner said he thought he did enough to win the fight. “I beat him,"Il a dit. “Everybody out there knows I beat him. I controlled the fight, he was missing. I hit him clean more times. I beat him.”
Pacquiao maintained a strong pace throughout the fight, lancement 47 punches per round compared to Broner, who averaged almost half that output. Broner was limited to single-digit total connects in every round while Pacquiao exceeded double-digits five times.
“I wanted to push more but my trainer said don’t be careless,” Pacquiao said. “Wait for him, counter, and that’s what I did.”
Dans la co-métrage, Staten Island native Marcus Browne (23-0, 16 KOs) won defeated a bloodied Badou Jack (22-2-3, 13 KOs) by upset unanimous decision for the Interim WBA Light Heavyweight belt. The scores were 119-108, 117-110, 116-111.
Jack suffered a gruesome five-inch cut to his forehead after an accidental clash of heads in the seventh round of the fight. The former Olympian Browne told Gray the head butt did not affect the outcome of the fight.
“He couldn’t find me before that [head butt],” said the 28-year-old Browne, who made his professional debut onShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération following the 2012 Jeux olympiques. “He couldn’t find me. I was just too sharp, too slick, too anything. He was coming with his head all night. He kept coming with his head.”
The Las Vegas resident and former two-division champion Jack was taken immediately to the hospital for observation. Jack, who was fighting in his seventh consecutive world title fight, gave all the credit to Browne. “I was flat,"Il a dit. “I don’t know what it was, but no excuses. I would love the rematch. Now I have to rest, get the head fixed and hopefully get that chance in the future.”
Browne was the more active fighter, lancement 515 total punches to 303 for Jack. Browne connected on 103 of his power punches compared to just 58 for Jack.
The taller, southpaw Browne said he stuck to his game-plan and peppered Jack continuously with his strong straight left jab. “He thought he was going to take me to deep water and drown me, but I was in shape,"Il a dit. “Teddy Atlas, you think you have the best light heavyweight? (Oleksandr) Gvozdyk, let’s go.
“I just used my athletic ability and did what I do best, and that’s box the hell out of people.”
In a rematch of their close 2012 Olympic showdown, France’s Nordine Oubaali (15-0, 11 KOs) captured the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision against Cincinnati’s Rau’shee Warren (16-3, 4 KOs). Les scores étaient 117-111, 116-112, 115-113.
“This was my dream,” said Oubaali, qui faisait son U.S. début. “I made my dream come true, my American dream. I want to thank all the people of America and France who supported me.”
By winning the all-southpaw matchup, the 32-year-old Oubaali became the first French-born champion in 11 ans.
The first six rounds were close as both fighters were separated by four or fewer punches. Oubaali controlled the fight in the middle rounds, with SHOWTIME’s official scorer Steve Farhood giving the more active Oubaali rounds five through 10 before giving Warren the close 11e.
“I felt like I was doing pretty good in the beginning of the fight but after the fifth or sixth I let off the gas,” said Warren, a former world champion. “I was using my jab and wanted to finish it with my left hand. The judges saw it the way it was. He wanted it more. You could tell. He had his foot on the gas.”
The seventh round was the most action-packed of the fight with Oubaali going on the attack and hurting Warren by landing effective combinations. Oubaali pulled away in the final six rounds as he out-landed Warren 100-51 in total punches and was the effective aggressor and the more active fighter.
Following the ninth round, Warren’s trainer Barry Hunter could be heard telling Warren he needed each of the final three rounds if he was going to win the fight.
“I put on the pressure,” Oubaali said. “I had the speed. He is a very good boxer – he’s slick, and he’s smart. This is a very big night to win my first world championship.”
In the telecast opener, Hugo Ruiz (39-4, 32 KOs) was successful in his featherweight debut as he dominated late replacement Alberto Guevara (27-4, 12 KOs), knocking him down once in the opening minute of the fight and winning easily on all three judges’ scorecards 100-89, 99-90 deux fois.
The fast starting Ruiz, qui a 18 previous knockouts in round one, showed his early power and he sent the former two-time world title challenger Guevara to the canvas with a strong right followed by a left uppercut at 1:41 de la première ronde.
“It was hard for me training for a southpaw and then getting a new opponent I knew nothing about,” said the 30-year-old Ruiz, from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexique, who is a former world champion at 122 livres. “The other guy was a puncher and this guy is a boxer. It’s tough to fight a guy who is just trying to survive out there and running. He came in and got caught early, and that set the pace for the rest of the fight.”
Mexico’s Guevara was fighting on just one days’ notice after Jhack Tepora failed to make the 126-pound weight limit on Friday.
“It was supposed to be a title fight,"Ruiz a dit. “I was so disappointed and my mind wasn’t totally in it.”
En direct sur Showtime®du centre Barclays à Brooklyn & Presented by Premier Boxing
Champions
Plus! Hard-Hitting Super Featherweight RicardoNúñez Clashes with Former World Title Challenger Edner Cherry in
Showtime Championship Boxing®Opening Bout
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BROOKLYN (Janvier 17, 2019) – Former 154-pound world championErislandy Lara seeks to return to the championship ranks when the Cuban star challenges undefeated contenderBrian Brown for his WBA Super Welterweight World Championship on Saturday, Mars 2 live on SHOWTIME and presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™.
SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage of the PBC event begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and
features another Cuban star in top heavyweight contenderLuis Ortizas he clashes withMarteau Christianin a 10-round co-featured bout. In the
opening bout of the tripleheader, percutantRicardoNúñez prend le vétéran robuste Edner Cherryin a 12-round super featherweight
opener.
Tickets
for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella
Entertainment, are on sale Friday, Janvier 18 à 10 a.m. ET and can be
purchased atticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, ou en appelant 800-745-3000. Tickets can also
be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center beginning
Saturday, Janvier 19. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
The super
welterweight division remains one of the hottest divisions in boxing with
unified champion Jarrett Hurd, newly crown champion Tony Harrison, former world
champion Jermell Charlo, former title challenger Julian Williams and Lara all
circling each other for supremacy in the weight class.
“This night of exciting action is headlined by two Cuban
stars who will surely put on a display of the immense skill and determination
that Cuban boxers are known for,” a déclaré Tom Brown, President of TGB
Promotions. “Erislandy Lara has long been one of the best, if not number
one, in the 154-pound division and he will look to get right back into that
class by taking the WBA title from a hard-hitting and undefeated Argentine in
Brian Castaño. Luis Ortiz has another opportunity to show why he’s one of the
most-feared punchers in the heavyweight division and prove that he deserves a
rematch for the title with Deontay Wilder. Christian Hammer has fought against
the best at heavyweight and he isn’t coming here to lie down for Ortiz. When
you add the Ricardo Núñez vs. Edner Cherry fight that is sure to bring action,
it adds up to another can’t-miss night at Barclays Center and live on
SHOWTIME.”
“Erislandy Lara is one of the most talented junior
middleweights in the world, and while Brian Castaño is not yet a household
name, he was a world renowned amateur and is undefeated as a pro,” said
Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “This is a must-win fight
for Lara and Castaño’s chance to establish himself as one of boxing’s rising
stars. Luis Ortiz is a dangerous man. His ‘King Kong’ nickname is appropriate,
as no one wants to fight the beast. You saw why in his spectacular challenge
against Deontay Wilder. Tested world class contender Christian Hammer will
attempt to derail ‘King Kong’ in his quest to secure another world title
shot.”
“Over
the last few years SHOWTIME has spotlighted the progression of the super
welterweight and heavyweight divisions as they have emerged as two of the
hottest and deepest in the sport,” a déclaré Stephen Espinoza, President of
Sports and Event Programming, AFFICHER L'HEURE. “Sur Mars 2, we will further that
with a pair of the most dangerous and perhaps most avoided fighters in boxing
in Erislandy Lara and Luis Ortiz. Both are in significant and difficult
matchups. Brian Castaño is young, undefeated and although
already the champion, looking to make a mark on the division with a signature
win over Lara. Add in an all-action 130-pound bout and we have a dynamite
three-fight card.”
“I’m
thrilled to welcome both Erislandy Lara and Luis Ortiz back to Barclays Center
for what will be an exciting night for fight fans in Brooklyn,” said Brett
Yormark, PDG de l'ESB mondial. “Both fighters have put up compelling
performances in our ring, and will face tough competitors on March 2. I am also
looking forward to BROOKLYN BOXING returning to SHOWTIME for the first time in
2019 for an evening of world class matchups.”
Lara
(25-3-2, 14 KOs) was the longest reigning 154-pound champion until he lost a
split decision to Jarrett Hurd on April 7 in a unification bout on SHOWTIME.
Now the 39-year-old Lara, who was born in Guantanamo, Cuba and lives in
Houston, looks to grab a title and once again stake his claim as one of the
division’s best. He has one of the strongest resumes in the division, having
fought Hurd and former 154-pound champions Canelo Alvarez and Austin Trout.
“I’m very excited to be back headlining SHOWTIME in
another major fight,” a déclaré Lara. “Brian Castaño is a young undefeated
champion with a strong amateur pedigree. I look forward to being in the
ring with him and putting on a great fight for the fans. I can’t wait to being
crowned world champion again. Everyone tune in March 2nd, you don’t want
to miss the whole card, it’s going to be sensational.”
The
29-year-old Castaño (15-0, 11 KOs) has worked his way up the ladder in one of the
toughest divisions in boxing with raw power and toughness. Castaño, who is from
Buenos Aires, fits well into the mold of the Argentine sluggers before him –
such as former champions Carlos Monzon, Sergio Martinez and Marcos Maidana. He
will battle Lara after wins against Michel Soro in 2017, where he captured the
interim 154-pound, and Cedric Vitu in 2018, where he captured the belt he will
defend on March 2.
“I’m
thrilled to be facing Lara as he was a great champion and still one of the best
fighters out there,” said Castaño. “Obviously this is the
most important fight of my career and I know it will be difficult because of
his experience. I have my own experience however, and I’m willing to prove that
I belong with the best tin the division. I know he will get onto his bike and
move around the ring, but I have the strength to knock him off.”
‘King
Kong’ returns to New York on March 2 as Ortiz (30-1, 26 KOs), a southpaw power
puncher, enters the ring with two solid knockout victories under his belt since
losing to WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder at Barclays Center last
March. The 39-year-old Ortiz, who is from Camaguey, Cuba and now lives in
Miami, Floride, is still considered one of the top five heavyweights in the
division. He most recently scored a knockout victory over Travis Kauffman on
December 1.
“‘King Kong’ is coming back to Brooklyn!” said
Ortiz. “I’m very excited to be back on SHOWTIME in a huge event at
Barclays Center. Christian Hammer is a very good fighter and I will be prepared
for the best he has to offer. Come March 2, I’m hammering my way past him and
setting up a clash with the winner of Wilder-Fury II or Anthony Joshua. I can’t
wait till Brooklyn.”
Marteau
(24-5, 14 KOs) has dueled some of the top heavyweights in the sport, including
Tyson Fury and Alexander Povetkin. The 31-year-old Hammer, who was born in
Galati, Romania and lives in Hamburg, Allemagne, has put together two victories
since he lost a unanimous decision to Povetkin in 2017. In his last fight he
scored a KO victory over then-unbeaten Michael Wallisch on December 15.
“I’ve
been in training since right after Christmas for this big opportunity,”
said Hammer. “I won my last fight by knockout, but I’m preparing for 12
hard rounds against Ortiz. A fight like this in New York is very special to me.
This is the reason I became a boxer. The fans can look forward to a real
heavyweight thriller on March 2.”
The
hard-hitting Panamanian Núñez(20-2, 18 KOs)
will be fighting for the first time in the United States on March 2. The
25-year-old is on a nine-fight winning streak in which he has scored eight
knockout victories. He most recently delivered a first-round knockout of
previously unbeaten Elvis Torres in June.
Cerise
(37-7-2, 19 KOs) has put together a three-fight win streak since losing to Jose
Pedraza in a featherweight title match in 2015. The 36-year-old Cherry, who was
born in Nassau, Bahamas and now lives in Wauchula, Floride, has defeated Dennis
Galarza, Omar Douglas and Haskell Rhodes heading into March and has faced top
fighters including Tim Bradley and Paulie Malignaggi throughout his career.
“I’m going to show everyone the full package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it,” – Thurman
Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Thurman Talks Ring Return
& More Before Title Defense Against Josesito Lopez Saturday, Janvier 26 en
Champions de boxe Premier sur FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event
De Barclays Center à Brooklyn
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ST.
PETERSBURG, FL.(Janvier 17, 2019) – Welterweight world championKeith “Une Fois” Thurmandiscussed his anticipated return
to the ring as he nears his showdown againstJosesito
Lopezthat headlines Premier
Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, January 26 from Barclays Center, the home of
BROOKLYN BOXING™.
PBC
on FOX and FOX Deportes action begins at8
p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PTand
features unbeaten Polish heavyweightAdam
Kownackibattling former
title challengerGerald Washington, plus unbeaten featherweight
contenderTugstsogt Nyambayar prenant percutantClaudio Marrero dans un combat de 12 rounds.
Tickets
for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella
Entertainment, commencer à $50 et peuvent être achetés àticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, ou en appelant
800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office
at Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
Thurman
will return to action on January 26 from a long injury layoff after his most
recent fight saw him unify welterweight titles by defeating Danny Garcia in
March 2017 au Barclays Center. Here is what Thurman had to say about his
return, Josesito Lopez and more from his training camp at the St. Pete Boxing
Club in St. Pétersbourg, Floride:
How has training camp been going? Have there been any
adjustments because of the injury?
“Training
camp has been going well. It was a little bit of a slow start after so many
months out of the ring, but I’m feeling great as we get closer to the fight.
I’m starting to feel more and more like a world-class athlete again. It’s a
good feeling working this hard and it reminds me what it’ll take to continue
being the champion.”
Do
you anticipate any ring rust? Do you think it will be more difficult to feel
like yourself physically in the ring, or mentally trusting the injury is
healed?
“I
don’t think ring rust will be an issue. The only thing that even if this may
not be the best Keith Thurman that people have ever seen, we’re focused on
getting better and much stronger with each fight. But make no mistake, people
will see one of the best welterweights in the world on January 26 at Barclays
Center.”
When did you start to feel like you were turning the corner
physically? Were you ever worried you wouldn’t be healthy enough to fight?
“You
always have to be a little worried about new injuries. There’s nothing wrong
with your car until the day it decides to break down. So at the end of the day,
it’s always in the back of my mind. I run a lot of miles, so I wonder about my
knees. I wonder about my shoulders also. Athletes and their bodies go through a
lot of things. But here I go getting right back into things and I’m totally
ready to showcase my talents on January 26.”
What kind of challenges does Josesito pose? What makes him a
difficult opponent for you coming off a layoff?
“Josesito
is experienced. He’s a busy fighter with good reach. He likes to mix it up and
force his opponents to fight. He also has a new coach in Robert Garcia now, and
I know he has a lot of confidence in his abilities. Josesito has been through
ups and downs in his career, but he’s back on an upswing at the moment. Then he
pinpointed me and called me out. So I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
What are you looking to show in this fight? How do you
control your emotions and make sure you don’t press too much?
“I’m
going to show my versatility in the ring. I’m going to show Josesito what it’s
like to be in the ring with me. He might think it’s just all about my power,
but I’ll show him what none of his sparring partners could. I’m going to show everyone the full
package of skills I bring and enjoy every second of it.”
How do you see this fight looking stylistically?
“I
like to let my opponent show me how the fight is going to go. I’ve thought many
times that my opponents would do something specific, but then they do something
totally different in the moment.
“I’m
just prepared for any version of Josesito. I’m ready for him to come at me with
punches in bunches, but I’m also ready if he wants to try box more and work
behind his jab. I don’t think there’s anything that he’s going to do that I
won’t be able to dominate. I’m going to move, trade on the inside, whatever it
takes and we’ll see which road to victory looks the easiest.”
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ABOUT PBC ON FOX & Fox Sports: THURMAN VS. LOPEZ
Premier
Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by the return of WBA
Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman defending his title against veteran
contender Josesito Lopez on Saturday, Janvier 26 live from Barclays Center, the
home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and
the East Coast home of PBC.
The
broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 h, heure. PT and features rising unbeaten Polish
heavyweight Adam Kownacki taking on former title challenger Gerald Washington,
plus a 12-round featherweight showdown between Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Claudio
Marrero.
PBC
Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes begin at 6 p.m. ET / 3 h, heure. PT and will feature
junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert taking on once-beaten Josh Hernandez
in an eight-round bout, plus 2016 U.S.. Olympian Antuanne Russell facing Roberto
Almazán in a six/eight
round super lightweight attraction, and super welterweight prospect Chordale
Booker meeting Juan De Ángel
for eight-rounds of action.
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 les appareils connectés, y compris
Apple TV, Android TV, TV Feu, Xbox One et Roku.
