Nachdem sie sich im vergangenen Juni mit ihrer galanten Leistung gegen Claressa Shields als legitimer Frauenstar gefestigt hatte, Weltmeisterin Hanna Gabriels (18-2-1, 11 KOs) wird in ihre Heimat zurückkehren, um am Samstag gegen die Australierin Sarah Dwyer anzutreten, Januar 26, an der Avenida Escazu in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Der 10-Runden-Kampf wird zur Verteidigung der WBA-Weltmeisterschaft im Superweltergewicht von Gabriels stattfinden.
Dwyer (3-4-2, 1 KO) kommt im November ein Unentschieden für die australische Meisterschaft gegen die ungeschlagene Tayla Harris.
Dies wird Gabriels erster Kampf seit der beeindruckenden Leistung gegen Shields sein, wo sie den Superstar der Frauen in der ersten Runde im Stich ließ, bevor sie eine spannende und knappe Entscheidung verlor. Der Kampf wird zum Frauenkampf des Jahres gekürt 2018.
„Ich fühle mich großartig mit meinem Mann trainiert und bin gerade bereit, zurück zu kommen,“ sagte Gabriels. „Sie ist (Dwyer) ein Krieger wird versuchen zu kommen und mir den Kopf abzuhacken, aber wir werden sie schnell genug nach Australien zurückschicken.“
Gabriels Manager, Hector Cordova, sagt Dwyer ist die erste Station eines Comebacks, das eine Rückkehr mit Shields und einigen anderen großen Namen im Frauenboxen beinhaltet.
„Ich bin wirklich stolz auf Hanna und alles, was sie für die Gemeinschaft in Costa Rica tut. Sie ist eine Heldin innerhalb und außerhalb des Rings; eine Erfolgsgeschichte aus der realen Welt. Unser Ziel ist es, die 154-lb . zu vereinheitlichen. Abteilung. Wir wollen das Frauenboxen auf neue Höhen heben und schließlich Claressa erneut antreten und kämpfen (Weltmeister im Weltergewicht der Frauen) Cecilia Braekhus. Hanna ist die beste 154-Pfund-Kämpferin der Welt: ein Punkt, den wir gerne am 26. Januar erneut beweisen werden.“
Promoter Dmitriy Salita sagt, dass der Name von Gabriels zu den besten Namen im Sport gehört. „Hanna ist eine der besten Kämpferinnen der Welt. Ihre Weltklasse-Fähigkeiten machen sie zu einem der größten Namen im gesamten Frauenboxen. Januar 26 wird eine großartige Nacht und wird Hanna eine Tür zu aufregenden neuen Möglichkeiten öffnen.“
„Ich möchte allen meinen Fans dafür danken, dass sie mich immer unterstützt und mir auch in einer Niederlage Liebe gezeigt haben,“ sagten die immer liebenswürdigen Gabriels. „Das ist es, was mich dazu bringt, es immer mehr zu wollen. Ich möchte gegen Claressa und Cecilia kämpfen und meinen Fans alles geben, was ich kann, bevor ich den Sport verlasse. Ich möchte auch meinem Team danken, weil sie großartig sind. Bryan Vasquez, Mein Ehemann, Hector Fernández de Cordova, mein Manager, Pedro Gonzalez und Esteban Quesada, meine Co-Trainer und Dmitriy Salita für die Hilfe bei Bedarf. Ich werde dich nicht enttäuschen.“
MENDEZ SEES ‘THE FIGHT ZONE’ AS ‘A PLATFORM TO GROW’
Former International Boxing Association middleweight champion Paul Mendez of Salinas, Calif., has signed a multi-year agreement with International Championship Boxing, promoter of the revolutionary and exciting new combat sport that features boxing in a cage.
“Our first former world
champion has joined ICB, and I have every confidence he won’t be the last,”
says Jack Fulton, founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia-based
ICB.
Der 29-Jährige,
6-foot-1-inch Mendez has a record of 19-3-2 mit neun Knockouts, including a
mark of 12-1-1 for his past 14 Enden.
Mendez, nicknamed “El
Gallo Negro” (“The Black Rooster”), won the IBA middleweight championship
during 2015 by beating Ernesto Berrospe on a card co-promoted by the late,
great Don Chargin, acknowledged industry-wide as one of the best judges of
boxing talent ever.
“I am gratified by the
number of boxers, mixed martial artists and kickboxers who are reaching out to
us,” says Fulton.
“And it’s not just
boxers and fighters from North America,” says Fulton. “We’re getting calls and
emails from fighters in Europe and Asia who are eager to compete in the ICB.“
Mendez was never
dethroned; stattdessen, he retired during 2016 in order to spend time during the
early formative years of his baby daughter, named Love.
“I wanted to be around
my daughter at the beginning,” says Mendez. “But she’s three now, and I’m
entering my prime years.”
And Mendez learned an
important lesson, thanks to his daughter.
“She’s my driving force,
my passion,” says Mendez. “So I had to learn to be an adult with adult
responsibilities. Thanks to my daughter I’ve grown as a man and I’ve grown in
the boxing process.
“I’ve been boxing since
I was 10 and it’s always been a game to me, a sport, not a job,” says Mendez.
“But now that I have a daughter I think of boxing as a business; it’s a serious
work.
“I’ve sparred with ‘3G’
(Gennady Golovkin) several times,” says Mendez, “and he says, ‘Boxing is not a
game.’ When I sparred with Andre Ward he always said to be ruthless in the
ring.
I’m not scared or
nervous of anyone,” says Mendez. “I don’t care if it’s King Kong. I’m ready to
fight anyone, and now I’ll do it in the cage.
“When ICB came along I
immediately saw it was a good fit for me,” says Mendez. “I’m a fighter, not a
pitty-pat, and when I impose my size on opponents, this will be perfect for me.
“This is an opportunity
for a fighter like me,” says Mendez. “I can and will use this as a platform to grow.
I’m excited about it.”
Mendez offers specifics
why the ICB cage, a 24-foot hexagon trademarked “The Fight Zone,” is to his
liking.
“Six corners, not just
four, is to my advantage,” says Mendez. “There’s more places to trap people.
The ‘Fight Zone’ is all about angles and cutting off the cage.”
It took Fulton almost
two years to get the cage designed, built, patented and approved by boxing and
athletic commissions within the United States, including the state of Nevada.
An 18-year veteran
promoter of the sport, Fulton, through the years, began to realize the sport
needed something new, something fresh. And in 2016 he did something about it.
“The Fight Zone” has red
and blue entry points with two opposing neutral corners. Boxers compete under
Association of Boxing Commissions rules: no clinching, no grappling and no
kicking allowed.
MIAMI(Dezember 18, 2018) – Four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “Das Problem” Bronerhosted a media workout at Miami Beach’s famed 5thStreet Gym on Tuesday as he prepares to face SenatorManny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, for his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title on SHOWTIME PPV® Samstag, Januar 19 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
In undercard action on the SHOWTIME PPV, Zwei-Teilung WeltmeisterBadou Jackwill battle unbeaten top-rated contenderMarcus Brownefor the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title and former world championRau'shee Warrenwill take on France’sNordine Oubaalifor the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic matchup that was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast, ungeschlagenJhack Teporawerden auf Ex-Weltmeister nehmenHugo Ruizin a 12-round featherweight clash.
Tickets für die Veranstaltung,which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at$100, ohne gültigen Servicegebühren, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, Aufladen per Telefon unter 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGMResorts International box office.
Cincinnatis Broner, one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities, is training under the tutelage of Kevin Cunningham in nearby West Palm Beach, Fla.
Here is what Broner and Cunningham had to say Tuesday:
Adrien Broner
“This fight is real important. This is a hell of a fight not only for me but for the sport. This is a fight that needed to happen for the sport and we are going to put on a hell of a show.
“I always knew that one day I would be having fights like this. Honestly I thought he [Pacquiao] would be done with boxing by now but I always knew I would have a fight of this magnitude on this platform, pay-per-view and all and now I’m here.
“I knew what to expect. I knew he [Kevin] was going to be real strict and I just came prepared.Ready to put it all in and put it all on the line.”
On what he does in his down time:
“I try to rest as much as possible. I’m training so much and training real hard. This will be my second workout of the day and then after this I have another workout at 8:30 p.m. so that will be the third workout for the day so you know all my off time I try to eat properly, stay hydrated and stay focused.”
On how it feels to train
in a gym that hosted greats like Muhammad Ali:
“It’s lovely. I never knew this gym existed and this is my first time ever being here or ever hearing about this gym being legendary. Muhammad Ali paved the way for guys like me and Sugar Ray Leonard and everyone else so, it’s legendary.
“I always tell other fighters and other people it takes more to be a star than just boxing. I just have everything it takes to be a mega star.”
On Pacquiao’s last fight against Lucas Matthysse:
“I didn’t see it but I heard he looked good. ich weiß nicht was mich erwartet. I’m just training for the best Pacquiao. And I’m going to go out there and do what I have to do to get the victory.”
How do you feel training in South Florida?
“I’m not focused on the clubbing and stuff and all that stuff will be here after the fight. Ich bin 110 percent focused on this fight.”
What he will do after the Pacquiao Fight?
“Boxing you have to take it one fight at a time. My main focus is getting past Manny Pacquiao first and then we can talk about other things.”
On whether or not
Pacquiao has a weakness:
“It’s not a mystery. He has seven losses. It’s not a mystery that he can lose but anyone can lose on any given day. It’s whoever prepares the best and I’m preparing myself to do what I need to do. I don’t care about stopping him or whether it’s a unanimous decision, as long as I’m victorious.”
On whether or not this is the biggest fight of his career:
“This is definitely my biggest fight, biggest magnitude, biggest platform I’ve ever been on but you never know. I could probably go in there and make this look like the easiest fight of my career you just never know.”
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM
“I think he’shaving even a better camp than the last. He’s added a new strength and conditioning coach and everything is working out perfect and camp is going extremely well and smooth. AB’s looking fast and explosive. Ich habe keine Beschwerden.
“Adrien’s got everything; he’s a real throwback fighter. Er hat Geschwindigkeit, he’s got power, he’s got quickness, er hat Beinarbeit. He can punch and he can bang and he can box.He’s got skills and he can be slick if he wants to be. So he’s the total package.
“We have an idea of the way the fight is going to go. We’ve studied tons of Pacquiao footage and he pretty much fights the same every fight. Manny’s a rhythm fighter so it’s all about getting in his rhythm. He pretty much does his thing. But outside of that I’ve never really seen him make too many adjustments. He’s pretty much the same guy.”
PONCE, Puerto Rico – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, die Weltboxorganisation (WBO-) and its president Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, accompanied by former world champions, prospects, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.
An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, sagte,: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.
“Respect for the
school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect
for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important
priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number
of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the
fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the
commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.
The world champion Ángel “Tito” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.
Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”Popeye” Lebron, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, Alex “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “El Salsero” Kreuz, Jean M. Rivera, Edwin “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.
Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” Ortiz, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” González, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. Für die WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an
international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a
message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue
studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes
aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
About the Sor Isolina
Ferré Center:
CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, violence, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, Guayama, San Juan, and Canóvanas, ua.
Also in Action! Unbeaten Adam Kownacki Faces Gerald Washington in Heavyweight Attraction & Unbeaten Featherweight Contender Tugstgogt Nyambayar Battles Claudio Marrero
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BROOKLYN (Dezember 18, 2018) – Undefeated WBA Welterweight World ChampionKeith „One Time“ Thurmanreturns to the ring after a lengthy injury layoff to defend his title against veteranJosesito Lopez am Samstag, Januar 26 live in primetime in the main event o Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™.
Fernsehen Schutz beginnt jeweils mit 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will see a co-feature featuring fast-rising unbeaten Polish heavyweight contenderAdam Kownackias he clashes with former title challengerGerald Washingtonin a 10-round battle and unbeaten featherweight contenderTugstgogt Nyambayar Schlachten Claudio Marreroto open the telecast.
Tickets for the show begin at $50 und können erworben werden bei ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com,oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.
“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,’’ said Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington have the opportunity to show exactly where they stand in the resurgent heavyweight division. Both of them are big heavyweights who love to throw power shots. Nyambayar and Marrero are guaranteed to add fireworks to an already thrilling show. It’s the kind of night that will have fans on the edge of their seats.’’
“I speak for boxing
fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return
to the ring,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of BSE Global. “He has experienced great
success at Barclays Center, so it’s fitting that he will lead off a strong year
of BROOKLYN BOXING programming in 2019. I also look forward to seeing local
favorite Adam Kownacki, who always comes with a strong contingent of loud
fans.”
Thurman (28-0, 22 KOs) made a steady rise through the welterweight ranks and reached the pinnacle with hard-fought victories over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia at Barclays Center,the latter of which earned him a WBC crown in addition to his WBA title. But a string of injuries has sidelined him for nearly two years, calling into question his place amongst the 147-pound elites. The 30-year-old Thurman, who is still the reigning WBA welterweight champion, is looking to regain his top-tier status in the division starting with Lopez.
Thurman, who lives and trains in Clearwater, Florida, enters the ring for the first time since a split decision victory Garcia on March 4, 2017.
“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,’’ said Thurman. “It’s a little nerve-wracking considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands more than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case. I’m looking forward to having a tremendous year and showing why I’m number one.”
The 34-year-old Lopez(36-7, 19 KOs) is looking to thwart Thurman’s plans to regain his lofty position in the 147-pound division. Nicknamed “The Riverside Rocky’’ because of his all-action style, the Riverside, California-native has stepped into the ring against some of the best boxers of this generation. He has rattled off three straight victories since suffering a TKO loss to former welterweight champion Andre Berto in 2015. Lopez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz on April 28 live on FOX.
“I’m approaching this fight leaving no stone unturned as I prepare to take that world championship,’’Lopez said. “I’ve set up training camp with altitude, chasing chickens,chopping wood – really into putting in the work. Overall the layoff will affect him and there could be a little hesitation, but we’ll see come fight night. The improvements that I’ve made with Robert Garcia the last couple of years will come into play. They’ve strengthened my qualities and I can’t wait to show it to the world.”
Kownacki (18-0, 14 KOs) has risen through the heavyweight ranks with a tough-as-nails brawling style that produced a string of knockout victories and exciting showdowns. His knockout streak ended at four in his last fight when he scored a unanimous decision victory over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin on Sepember 8. Kownacki, who was born in Lomza, Poland and now lives in Brooklyn, will be fighting at Barclays Center for a third straight time and the eighth time overall.
“Living in Brooklyn this is like a home game for me,” said Kownacki.” I’ve had some of my best performances at Barclays Center and I can’t wait to step into the ring against Gerald Washington and showcase myself on PBC on FOX. There is nothing better to start off the year than with a knockout and that’s what I plan on doing on January 26 bei Barclays Center. I hope all my fans will come out like they always do and have the arena in white and red.’’
Washington (19-2-1, 12 KOs) is a 6-foot-6 heavyweight who has been able to use his athletic ability to power his way past most of the opponents he faces. That athleticism will pose a challenge to Kownacki, who could be facing the toughest fight of his career.The 36-year-old Washington of Vallejo, California is a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran who has challenged Deontay Wilder for his championship. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over John Wesley Nofire in his last fight on June 10.
“I can’t wait to show everything I’ve been working on,’’ said Washington, “Boxing is a sport of truth. It brings the truth to light and it exposed my truth and what I needed to work on. You have to be able to adjust and be comfortable in every situation. You have to be ready for what’s to come. I’m expecting a hard fight from him. He’s a bruiser. He’s tough and he loves to fight. He’s in his hometown and he’s ready and he’s going to bring it, but I’m ready to position myself to fight again for a world title.’’
Nyambayar (10-0, 9KOs) has made a rapid ascent through the talent-laden featherweight division with precision and power. The 26-year-old Nyambayar, who is from Ulan-Bator Mongolia and now lives in Carson, Kalifornien, won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the Mongolian boxing team. He scored a KO victory over Oscar Escandon in his last fight on May 26.
Marrero (23-2, 17KOs), a 29-year-old southpaw from Santo Domingo, Dominikanische Republik, is coming off a stunning KO victory over Jorge Lara in his last fight on April 28.Marrero two losses have come against former featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013 and Jesus Rojas in 2015. A victory over Nyambayar will putMarrero in position to fight for a world title again.w
SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL To Air Live At 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT On SHOWTIME And The Network’s Streaming Service
NEW YORK - Dezember 18, 2018 -SHOWTIME Sports will present the highly anticipated rematch between top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora this Saturday, Dezember 22 leben auf Showtime um 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT. As with all SHOWTIME programming, the event will air live on air and via the networks’ streaming service.
Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights, live from London’s The O2 on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL.The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch.
“SHOWTIME continues to lead the industry by delivering more of the most compelling boxing events from around the world to our premium cable subscribers and online streaming customers,", Sagte Stephen Espinoza, Präsident, Showtime Sports. “This network has televised all of the most important heavyweight fights during the division’s renaissance and we are proud to join Matchroom Sports in delivering Whyte-Chisora II to our audience. Their first fight was action-packed from bell to bell. Jetzt, with the stakes as high as they have ever been for both men,this bout promises to be even better. I hope that the boxing pundits have not yet cast their vote for Fight, Knockout and Round of the Year. Saturday’s matchup may challenge some of this year’s best.”
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood calling the action.
The stakes are high in the rematch, as both Whyte and Chisora have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder. Whyte holds the No. 1 ranking in the WBC and WBO, as well as the WBA’s No. 4 Position. Chisora is ranked No. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, sowie Nein. 9 von der WBC. Their first matchup was widely regarded as the best heavyweight matchup of 2016, and round five of their “sensational fight” earned Round of the Year honors from ESPN.”
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions Saturday, Januar 19
From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Mehr! Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren
Meets Unbeaten Nordine Oubaali for Vacant WBC Bantamweight Title &
Unbeaten Featherweight Jhack Tepora Takes on
Former World Champion Hugo Ruiz
LAS VEGAS (Dezember 17, 2018) – Zwei-Teilung Weltmeister Badou Jackwill battle unbeaten top-rated contenderMarcus Brownefor the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, Januar 19 on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner SHOWTIME PPV®event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view undercard will also see former world championRau'shee Warren taking on France’sNordine Oubaalifor the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic match up that was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast, ungeschlagen JhackTeporawerden auf Ex-Weltmeister nehmen Hugo Ruiz in a 12-round featherweight clash.
Im Main Event,
Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world
champion, will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring when he returns
to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title
against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien
“Das Problem” Broner.
Tickets für die Veranstaltung,
which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in
association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at
$100, ohne gültigen Servicegebühren, and can be purchased online
through AXS.com, Aufladen per Telefon unter 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM
Resorts International box office.
“Not
only will the fans witness a tremendous main event, they will get to enjoy
three action-packed match-ups that will add another level to the pay-per-view
portion of the card,” sagte Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather
Werbeaktionen. “Both Jhack Tepora and Hugo Ruiz are looking to make a name
for themselves in the stacked featherweight division, while Rau’shee Warren and
Nordine Oubaali are in the prime of their careers and battling for the WBC
title. Mayweather Promotions’ Badou Jack has made an exemplary statement for
his career inside and outside of the ring and is focused on further
strengthening his resume, while Marcus Browne is looking to showcase his talent
on boxing’s biggest stage.”
Jack (22-1-3, 13 KOs)
has fought twice at light heavyweight since relinquishing his super
middleweight world title to campaign at 175 Pfund. The 35-year-old, who was
born in Stockholm, Schweden, represented his father’s Gambia in the 2008 Olympics
and now lives in Las Vegas. Jack won the super middleweight world title with a
majority decision against Anthony Dirrell in 2015 and successfully defended the
title three times before he relinquished the belt following a hard-fought
majority draw against James DeGale in one 2017’s best fights. In his first bout
at 175 Pfund, Jack stopped Nathan Cleverly to pick up the WBA light
heavyweight title before fighting to a majority draw against Adonis Stevenson
in his last fight on May 19.
“I’m looking
forward to getting back onto another big stage to perform for my fans across
the globe and prove I am one of the best fighters in the world,” said
Jack. “I plan to show off my skills with a dominating performance on
January 19. I always want to fight the best, and he’s the best that’s
available right now. I’m always 100 percent ready and I’m going into this
fight stronger, faster and with more experience than ever before.”
The 28-year-old Browne
(22-0, 16 KOs) will be taking a step up to face an elite opponent when he battles
Jack. Ein Mitglied der 2012 U.S.. Olympische Boxmannschaft, Browne moved up the
contender ladder in the 175-pound division with brute force and power, scoring
three straight knockout victories against Thomas Williams, Jr., Sean Monaghan
and Francy Ntetu. Browne, who was born and raised in Staten Island, N.Y.,
scored a unanimous decision victory over Lenin Castillo in his last fight on
August 4.
“This is really an
honor and a privilege to have an opportunity to showcase my talents on a big
time pay-per-view card featuring Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner,” Browne
said. “Badou Jack is a championship-caliber fighter and one of the
toughest guys you can fight in the light heavyweight division. I’m ready for
the step up in competition and focused on being a household name in the sport
sooner rather than later.”
Labyrinth (16-2, 4 KOs) is
looking to return to the world championship ranks with a victory over Oubaali.
The 31-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he
qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 und 2012. His Olympic run
came to an end against Oubaali when he lost a narrow 19-18 decision in the
first round of the 2012 London Games. Ein Rechtsausleger aus Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren
won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan
Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by
split-decision.
“This fight means
everything for me and it’s about to be the biggest moment of my career,”
Warren said. “Not only am I fighting for the WBC belt, but it’s on
pay-per-view. When I first won the title it was like winning the gold medal at
the Olympics. After I lost the title, it made me much hungrier and I want to
get it back even more. I fought this guy in the Olympics, so I’m fighting for
revenge. This isn’t the Olympics. This is 12 rounds and I don’t think he’s
fought anybody like me. I have no choice but to put it all on the line on
January 19.”
The 32-year-old Oubaali
(14-0, 11 KOs), an unbeaten southpaw from Lens, Pas-de-Calais, Frankreich, has
knocked out his last five opponents. His most recent KO of Luis Melendez on
April 17 moved Oubaali up the ranks to position him for a world title shot.
Oubaali, who is the sixth of 18 children born in France to parents who are from
Morocco, twice represented France at the Olympics, qualifying in 2008 und 2012
when he defeated Warren.
“Many people are
waiting for this fight because it’s the second time we meet,” said Oubaali.”I
beat Rau’shee Warren at the 2012 London Games in a great battle. In the
meantime, Rau’shee captured a world championship and lost it. Jetzt, I’m
the WBC No. 1 ranked bantamweight fighter in the world. It will be a great
fight in Las Vegas on January 19 and I intend to beat Rau’shee again to become
the new WBC world champion.”
The 25-year-old Tepora
(22-0, 17 KOs) has steadily risen up the ranks since turning pro in 2012 and
most recently captured the WBA interim featherweight crown with a ninth-round
stoppage of Edivaldo Ortega in July. Representing Cebu City, Philippinen,
Tepora enters his U.S. debut on January 19 with stoppage wins in 11 seiner letzten
12 Wettbewerbe.
“It
has always been a dream to fight in the United States,” said Tepora.
“I never dreamed that my first fight in the U.S. would be on a card with
Senator Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner. I look forward to a tremendous fight
on January 19 and defending my title versus former world champion Hugo Ruiz. As
you all know the best rivalry in boxing is Filipino vs. Mexikanisch. It’s going to
be a great fight.”
Fighting out of Los
Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexiko, Ruiz (38-4, 33 KOs) will make his featherweight debut
on January 19 after picking up two victories in 2018. The 30-year-old won a
super bantamweight world title with a first round stoppage of Julio Ceja in
2016, avenging his previous loss to Ceja in one of 2015’s most exciting fights.
He now seeks to position himself for a world title at 126 pounds with a victory
against Tepora.
“I
expect it to be a good fight because Tepora is undefeated and a good Filipino
champion,” said Ruiz. “But I’m ready. I don’t think he can handle my
power. Ich werde ihn ausknocken. I want to do my best to win the title. I’ve
been watching videos of him and I’ve been training hard. I’m really focused on
how to beat him. I’m still young, but I’ve got the experience to handle him in
this fight.”
In einem entscheidenden Jahr für das Frauenboxen, in dem der Sport mehr erreicht hat Menschen als je zuvor, zweimalige olympische Goldmedaille der Vereinigten Staaten Gewinnerin Claressa Shields stieg weiter, als sie erfolgreich ihre beiden Weltmeistertitel im Mittelgewicht verteidigte, fügte dann drei Supermittelgewichtsgürtel vor dem Ende einer Kampagne hinzu, die ihr den 2018 Christy Martin-Preis, die der Boxing Writers Association of . gegeben wird Amerikas Kämpferin des Jahres.
“Ich bin begeistert und fühle mich geehrt, die Auszeichnung als Kämpfer des Jahres von der Boxing Writers Association of America zu erhalten. Es ist ein wahr gewordener Traum, und es fördert mein Ziel, das Frauenboxen auf ein neues Level zu heben,” Shields sagte.
“In 2019 Mein Ziel ist es, unangefochtener Champion zu werden, an der Spitze stehen 10 Pfund-für-Pfund-Liste unabhängig vom Geschlecht, und weitermachen der Marsch des Frauenboxens in Richtung Gleichberechtigung mit Männern.”
Der 23-Jährige aus Flint, Michigan wird zweiter Gewinner des Awards, die gegründet wurde in 2017. Sie wird geehrt bei der Jährliches Award-Dinner der BWAA, die stattfinden wird in 2019 an einem noch zu bestimmenden Ort und Datum.
“In einem so großen Jahr für das Frauenboxen, Es war keine Überraschung, dass es gab es so viele würdige Nominierte für diese Auszeichnung, aber in 2018, Claressa Shields hat die Dinge auf eine neue Ebene gebracht, indem es eine zweigeteilte Welt wurde Champion und verteidigte erfolgreich ihre Titel bei beiden 168 und 160 Pfund in Showtime und HBO-TV-Kämpfen,” sagte Thomas Gerbasi, Vorsitzende des Frauenboxkomitees der BWAA. “Das ist an sich schon beeindruckend, aber die Tatsache, dass sie das alles vor ihrem zehnten Profi gemacht hat Kampf und unter dem Scheinwerferlicht, das damit einhergeht, das Gesicht des Sports in den Vereinigten Staaten zu sein, machte sie eine einstimmige Wahl dafür Christy-Martin-Preis des Jahres.”
Der Beitritt zu Roy Jones Jr., Andre Ward und der verstorbene Emanuel Steward als Mitglieder der USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame's Class of 2018, Shields begann das Jahr auf Kollisionskurs mit dem Mittelgewicht Meisterin Christina Hammer, aber zuerst beendete sie ihr Geschäft um 168 Pfund, indem sie ihre IBF- und WBC-Titel erfolgreich mit a . verteidigte Shutout-Sieg über Tori Nelson im Januar.
Als nächstes war Shields’ Mittelgewichts-Debüt gegen Hanna Gabriels im Juni, und was folgte war ein Fight of the Year-Kandidat, bei dem Shields zu sehen war Rebound vom ersten Knockdown ihrer Karriere, um einen klaren Schnitt zu gewinnen Entscheidung und die IBF- und WBA-Gürtel. Bald darauf, die Nachricht kam, dass Hammer musste sich aus ihrem November-Kampf mit Shields aufgrund von . zurückziehen Verletzung, aber doch “T-Rex” nicht langsamer, als sie Hannah Rankin und Femke Hermans besiegte, um ihre Titel im Mittelgewicht erfolgreich zu verteidigen Hinzufügen der WBC-Krone zu ihrem Trophäenkoffer.
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saturday, Dezember 22 von Barclays Center in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN (Dezember 17, 2018) – Mittelgewichts-Anwärter Matt Korobovhas stepped up to challengeJermall Charlo for the WBC Interim Middleweight Championship live in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes on Saturday, Dezember 22 von Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Korobov is replacing Willie Monroe, Jr., who was removed from the main event after he tested positive for a banned substance by VADA under the WBC Clean Boxing Program. The WBC is conducting further investigation into the matter.
Korobov was due to fight on the undercard and had been training to fight December 22. He willingly stepped forward when the call came for a replacement for Monroe.
“I was well prepared for Willie Monroe, , die ein Rechtsausleger ist, so there won’t be that much difference facing Korobov,” Said Charlo. “There is a size difference. He’s taller than Monroe, but I’ll just have to adjust my game plan. The best fighters in the world are the ones who are able to make the best adjustments. Beating Korobov is going to make the victory that much sweeter due to this adversity. That means the celebration is going to be sweeter as well. He was fighting on the undercard, so he’s prepared. But now fighting for the title in the top spot is going to make him fight harder. Ich liebe es. He’s a much better opponent on paper than Willie Monroe Jr.”
“I was training to fight on this card so I am physically and mentally ready to fight,” sagte Korobov. “It doesn’t matter that I am taking this fight on a week’s notice because I have been preparing for this moment my entire life. I will make a few adjustments for Charlo and make the most of this opportunity. Nicht verpassen. Make sure you tune-in to FOX for a great fight.”
The Charlo vs. Korobov bout is part of a blockbuster PBC on FOX show that features the Charlo Twins defending their world titles and a heavyweight showdown between Dominic Breazeale and Carlos Negron beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Jermall Charlo, who won a coin toss with his brother, will close the show in a 12-round WBC middleweight championship bout against Korobov, while Jermell Charlo will battle Tony Harrison in defense of the WBC Super Welterweight World Title.
Korobov (28-1, 14 KOs), who was originally scheduled to face Colombia’s Juan De Angel, has an outstanding resume that includes a unanimous decision victory over current super middleweight world champion Jose Uzcategui in 2014. His lone loss came against Andy Lee in a middleweight championship fight in 2014. Korobov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards when he was caught by a right hand from Lee that resulted in a sixth round TKO loss.
The 35-year-old southpaw is from Orotukan, Russia and now lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. As an amateur he won the European Championships in 2006 by defeating reigning undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Er war ein Mitglied des 2008 Russian Olympic boxing team and finished his amateur career with a record of 300-12. He enters this fight with four straight victories, having most recently scored a unanimous decision over Jonathan Batista.
Tickets für die Show, which is being promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, beginnen um $50 und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets können erworben werden ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Saturday, Oktober 27 mittags ET.
Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.
HOUSTON, TX (Dezember 14, 2018) – Heute Abend im Arabia Shrine Center in Houston, Texas, Prince Ranch Boxen Super Bantamgewicht Aussicht, Raeese Aleem (13-0, 7 KOs), blieb mit a ungeschlagen 5th Runde TKO gegen Derrick Wilson (12-8-2, 3 KOs).
Von der Eröffnungsglocke an begann Aleem den Kampf zu dominieren, mit überlegener seitlicher Bewegung, zusätzlich zum genauen Stanzen. Obwohl Wilson in den ersten Runden ein Spiel war, Aleem brachte ihn schließlich in Runde fünf mit einer Flut von Schlägen raus. Der Zeitpunkt der Unterbrechung war 1:53 der fünften Runde.
“Ich fühle mich als das beste Super-Bantamgewicht der Welt und jedes Mal, wenn ich in den Ring trete, Ich werde es beweisen,” sagte Aleem, wer wird gefördert von Kings Promotions und trainiert von Bones Adams, zusammen mit Brandon Woods. “Ich bin bereit, gegen die besten Kämpfer meiner Division zu kämpfen, um Weltmeister zu werden. Ich komme für alle bei 122 Pfund.”
“Heute Abend, Raeese Aleem zeigte, warum er eine der Top-Aussichten im Super-Bantamgewicht ist,” sagte der Manager Greg Hannley, von Prince Ranch Boxen. “Seine unglaubliche Boxfähigkeit ist eine Sache von Schönheit. 2019 wird ein großes Jahr für ihn, da ich ihn in einem großen Kampf mit einem der Top-Anwärter sehe.”