Rakhmanov Replaces Malik Hawkins Who Was Forced To Withdraw For Medical Reasons
NEW YORK – Februar 24, 2020 – Undefeated rising prospect Keith “The Bounty” Hunter will face talented Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov in a rematch in the 10-round super lightweightShoBox: Die neue Generationmain event Friday, Februar 28 live auf Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. Rakhmanov steps in to replace previously scheduled opponent Malik Hawkins who was forced to withdraw for medical reasons.
Jäger (11-0, 7 KOs) and Rakhmanov (12-2-1, 6 KOs) first met on February 5, 2019, in an eight-round welterweight contest that resulted in a narrow-split decision victory for Hunter. Although Hunter controlled the action in the early rounds and scored a knockdown in the second, Rakhmanov recovered and landed some heavy blows in the later rounds. The scorecards read 77-74, 76-75 und 75-76.
Rakhmanov, who fought to a draw with Alfonso Olvera onShoBox in May of 2016, will be making his second appearance on the prospect developmental series and his ninth start at Sam’s Town Live. In his most recent performance on September 20, 2019, he broke down Andre Byrd, delivering punishment to the body for four straight rounds, leading to Byrd taking a knee and ending the fight. He currently trains with Chris Ben-Tchavtchavadze at the Mayweather Boxing Club.
The 30-year-old Rakhmanov, who was born in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, was a top amateur with more than 140 Enden, including a Gold Medal win at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. In 2013, he became the national champion of Uzbekistan. After signing with Mayweather Promotions in 2014, he turned pro with an impressive 1:21 first-round knockout over Brett Simmons in June of 2015.
Im ShoBox Co-Main Event, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KOs) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5 KOs) in einem 10-Runden-Kampf. Once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 KOs) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup to open the telecast.
Barry Tompkins wird die Aktion vom Ring aus mit dem Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood und dem ehemaligen Weltmeister Raul Marquez als Expertenanalysten abrufen. Der Executive Producer ist Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan produzierenden und Rick Phillips Regie.
Hunter Faces Fellow Unbeaten Malik Hawkins in Main Event of ShoBox: Freitag der neuen Generation, Februar 28 Live auf Showtime®
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LAS VEGAS - Februar 19, 2020 – Undefeated super lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (11-0, 7 KOs), talks about training camp in advance of his upcoming showdown against fellow undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11KOs) im Main Event von einem ShoBox: Die neue Generation am Freitag, Februar 28 live auf Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) von Sam 's Town Live- in Las Vegas.
Im Co-Main Event, 2016 Olympian and undefeated super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KOs) takes on Rhode Island’s Nick DeLomba (16-2, 5KOs) in a 10-round bout and once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 KOs) faces Albania’s Genc Pllana (7-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight matchup that opens the telecast.
Jäger, 27, kehrt zum Sam 's Town Live- nach einem beeindruckenden 2019, in which he won a decisive 10-round unanimous decision against Cameron Krael and scored an upset victory over former amateur standout Sanjarbek Rakhmanov. He comes from a family of fighters, he’s the younger brother of heavyweight contender Michael Hunter and his father was a well-respected boxer who sparred with Mike Tyson. Hunter has spent the entirety of his training camp at Prince Ranch Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, where he trains alongside undefeated welterweight Blair Cobbs.
Here is what Hunter had to say about his recent training camp and upcoming battle with Hawkins:
On his opponent…
“This is my time to shine. Hawkins is a good fighter, he is talented, but he stands in my way. I am not just fighting for myself, but for my family. Wenn man sich meine Platte aussehen, I’ve fought some very tough guys. I know I’m battle ready to take my career to the next level. Hawkins is going down. I am going to make people respect the Hunter name once again
“I have nothing bad to say about Malik Hawkins. He is a hard-working fighter. I just feel that I am better. Das ist meine Zeit, and no one can take this opportunity away from me. The problem for Hawkins is, I have trained harder than ever to get the win. I am more focused than ever.”
On training camp…
“I wanted this camp to be very specific. I get good sparring at Bones Adams’ gym and a lot of top pros have come through there like Shakur Stevenson, Manny Pacquiao, und viele andere. I have watched how they trained, and I have used that same work ethic and principles for this camp with the supervision of my coaches.”
On his status as a contender…
“I’m now ranked 13 von der WBA, which makes me a contender. I must get past Hawkins, so believe me when I tell you I’m going to leave everything in the ring. I’m looking at this fight like it’s a world title. Losing is not an option.”
On making his SHOWTIME debut…
“I am excited to headline onShoBox: Die neue Generation. It’s a platform that launches fighters’ careers, and SHOWTIME has a fantastic and professional production crew. One goal from the beginning was to showcase my talent on a big stage like this, now I’m here. This is a very big opportunity for me, I’m not going to let it slip away.”
Hunter is managed by Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing, advised by former two-time heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman promoted by Greg Cohen, Founder and CEO of Greg Cohen Promotions.
Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Meets Lucas Browne In Co-Main Event And Light Heavyweight Prospects Joseph George And Marcos Escudero Battle In Rematch In Telecast Opener
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LAS VEGAS-Februar 11, 2020 – Unbeaten former bantamweight world championLuis Nerywill face undefeated contenderAaron Alamedain a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator headlining live action on SHOWTIME Saturday, März 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
DieShowtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE® Tripleheader beginnt um 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contenders squaring off asOtto WallinundLucas Brownebattle in a 10-round attraction in the co-main event, plus rising light heavyweights go toe-to-toe asJoseph GeorgeGesichterMarcos Escuderoin a 10-round rematch of their November showdown onShoBox: Die neue Generationthat saw George win a narrow split decision.
Karten für das Live-Event, die durch TGB Promotions und Mayweather Promotions wird gefördert, are on saleDonnerstag, Februar 13 zu mittag und können erworben werden beiticketmaster.com. Wallin vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.
"Samstag, März 28 is going to be a night full of exciting action headlined by Mexican knockout artist Luis Nery beginning his path toward a world title at super bantamweight against an undefeated Mexican contender in Aaron Alameda,Sagte Tom Brown, Präsident der TGB Promotions. “Adding in the heavyweight showdown between Otto Wallin and Lucas Browne, plus a rematch of young light heavyweights Joseph George and Marcos Escudero, fight night at Park MGM in Las Vegas is sure to deliver explosive battles from start to finish.”
Nery (30-0, 24 KOs) is a power puncher who has stopped his last 11 Gegner und 15 seiner letzten 16. The 25-year-old southpaw from Tijuana, Mexico scored a dominant stoppage victory over former champion McJoe Arroyo in March and returned in July to stop former champion Juan Carlos Payano. He scored a TKO victory over Shinsuke Yamanaka to win the bantamweight world title in 2018 and will now move up to 122 pounds to seek a world title in a second weight class.
“I’m excited to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m planning on another knockout victory to prove to everyone that I’m one of the kings of the super bantamweight division,“, sagte Nery. “I know that I can knock out any fighter at 118 oder 122 Pfund, and I’m hungrier than ever to prove that I’m one of boxing’s great Mexican champions. My goal is to continue to put on great performances for the fans and I’m ready to fight anyone who is willing to step up to the challenge.”
Representing Sonora, Mexiko, Alameda (25-0, 13 KOs) ist ungeschlagen seit Drehen Pro in 2014 after a strong amateur career, and will step up in competition as he faces Nery for a shot at a world title bout. The 26-year-old is ranked No. 12 by the WBC and most recently knocked out Jordan Escobar in April 2019, after three victories in 2018. Alameda will fight in the U.S. for the second time when he enters the ring on March 28, after scoring a body shot knockout over Andre Wilson in a January 2016 bout in Los Angeles.
“I’m very excited to be making my SHOWTIME debut in the main event against a great fighter,” said Alameda. “All of the years of training and fighting have brought me to this fight on March 28. Nery is a Mexican warrior like myself and I can’t wait to lock horns with him and give the fans great action all the way until the final bell.”
Der 29-jährige Wallin (20-1, 13 KOs) will return to the ring in Las Vegas, where he nearly defeated former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in September, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that nearly halted the fight. While Wallin dropped the decision, he proved his mettle as a potential future heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Schweden, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache. Wallin’s last fight in Las Vegas was his second in the U.S., after his debut on SHOWTIME in April ended in a no contest because of a cut suffered by his opponent in the first round.
Fighting out of New South Wales, Australien, Browne (29-2, 25 KOs) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, sein zweiter Sieg von 2019. He’s won four of his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and David Allen in the U.K. Browne gewann seinen ersten 25 Profi Kämpfe, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 eine WBA-Meisterschaft im Schwergewicht zu erobern. Er wird seine USA machen. Debüt.
George (10-0, 6 KOs) emerged victorious in a battle of then unbeaten fighters when he faced Escudero on SHOWTIME in November, taking a split-decision victory. The 30-year-old didn’t start boxing until he was 19 and is managed by Washington Redskins All-Pro offensive lineman Trent Williams, and trained in Houston by NFL All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson and James Cooper. George will look to transition from prospect to contender by defeating Escudero again on March 28.
Escudero (10-1, 9 KOs) will look to bounce back and even the score against George, and in turn bolster his own position in the light heavyweight division. The 26-year-old from Buenos Aires, Argentina has fought primarily in the U.S. since turning pro in 2017. His amateur career saw him become a national champion in Argentina in 2014 and represent his country in the Pan-Am Games in 2015. Escudero currently trains in Miami and scored three stoppage wins in 2019 before facing George for the first time.
Davis And Gamboa Face Off For WBA Lightweight World Championship In Atlanta’s First World Title Fight In More Than 20 Years Next Saturday, Dezember 28 Live auf Showtime®From State Farm Arena
ATLANTA – Dezember 18, 2019 – Wann Gervonta Davis und Yuriorkis Gamboaclash for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Championship on December 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta,they’ll be making history in a long-underserved boxing hotbed that has hosted monumental fights featuring Hall of Famers Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield.
“Just to be mentioned with those Hall of Famers is amazing,” sagte Davis. “Ich bin sprachlos. It’s not only big for me, it’s big for boxing in the city and all the other fighters that have the opportunity to fight on the card.”
The Davis vs. Gamboa SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast features two world title bouts and will be the first world championship event in Atlanta in more than 20 Jahre. Jean Pascal will defend his WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship against former two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-feature of the Premier Boxing Champions event.
Prior to December 28, the last world title fight in Atlanta was unified heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield’s IBF and WBA defenses against Vaughn Bean on September 19, 1998. SHOWTIME televised that bout live from the since-demolished Georgia Dome where 41,357 fans in attendance saw the Atlanta resident floor Bean in the 10thround en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Despite the strong turnout and festive atmosphere for Holyfield vs. Bean, the Hall of Famer Holyfield fought just four times in Atlanta in his 57 professional bouts spanning nearly three decades. The city did host Holyfield’s first title fight, a bout that is widely considered the best cruiserweight fight in history and one of the last great 15 Runde kämpft. Juli 12, 1986, Holyfield challenged WBA Cruiserweight Champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi in a back-and-forth bout that Holyfield won by split decision to capture his first world title.
While Holyfield vs. Qawi is considered the best fight in Atlanta boxing history, the most significant and biggest event in the city was Muhammad Ali’s comeback fight in 1970. Ali had been stripped of his heavyweight title and exiled from boxing after being controversially convicted of draft evasion in 1967. While his case was still under appeal in the U.S. Supreme Court, Ali received a license to fight in Georgia for his first bout in more than three-and-a-half years. Ali stopped Jerry Quarry in the third round on October 26, 1970 at City Auditorium in an event that would mark his triumphant return. Ali’s conviction was overturned the following year in June of 1971, just three months after the “Fight of the Century” with Joe Frazier.
While Georgia has been home to a number of recent world champions, none have fought in Atlanta as titlists. The late two-division world champion Vernon Forrest was born in nearby Augusta and lived in Atlanta, however he never fought as a champion in the state’s capital. Ähnlich, former two-division champion Paul Williams, also of Augusta, fought just once in Atlanta in 2001 before he became champion.
Davis, who is on-track to sell out his third consecutive venue of the year in three different cities, is hoping to make big time boxing in Atlanta a permanent fixture.
“The spotlight will be on Atlanta,” sagte Davis. “They haven’t had a big fight there in many years. So it’s a dream to bring big time boxing back just like I did in Baltimore. Atlanta welcomed me with open arms for so many years. I always knew I had a fan base and I always wanted to fight here. Now is the perfect time in my career for it to happen.
“Ich bin ein Kämpfer, but I’m also a fan. So I’m looking forward to it as much as everyone else. I’ll give it my all, I know Gamboa will give it his all. It’s going to be a great night on December 28.”
Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com. Good tickets are still available. All tickets start at $54 und $104. ÜBER DAVIS VS. GAMBOA Davis vs. Gamboa will see two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top rising star and boxing’s hottest attraction, as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal battling two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-main event.
Lionell Thompson Makes Super Middleweight Debut Against Former Champion Jose Uzcategui Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta
LAS VEGAS (Dezember 13, 2019) – Veteran contenderLionell “Lonnie B” Thompsonpreviewed his upcoming showdown from his training camp as he prepares to take on former championJose Uzcategui live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by boxing’s hottest attractionGervonta "Panzer" Davis as he moves up in weight to take on former unified championYuriorkis Gamboa for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title.
Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also featuresJean Pascal defending his WBA Light Heavyweight Title against two-division championBadou Jack in der Ko-Funktion.
Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com.
For Thompson, it will be his debut fight at 168 Pfund, after fighting in the light heavyweight division throughout his career. Here is what Thompson had to say about his new division, his December 28 Gegner und mehr, from training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
LIONELL THOMPSON
“I’m not worried about his power. I’ve been in there with big punchers my whole career. I’m just ready to perform. I’m not worried about what he can do. I’m just concentrating on what I can do. Everyone can punch in the pros. One punch from anyone can hurt you. I’m fully focused on being excellent on December 28.
“We’re working hard. It’s a new weight class for me and that’s motivating me even more to be my best. This win is going to do wonders for my life and career. I believe I’ll be victorious in Atlanta. Nicht blinzeln.
“All of my fights are important to me. Uzcategui is just another fighter. I don’t focus on what the perception of Uzcategui is. People say he’s a big puncher, but how do you know if he’s never hit you before? It’s someone’s job to pump their fighter up, but I’m only focused on what I can control.
“This is a huge opportunity for me and I’m definitely thankful to the Mayweather Promotions team for putting me in this position. When I saw that Uzcategui was looking for an opponent, I told (Mayweather Promotions CEO) Leonard Ellerbe that I wanted to fight him and he made it happen.
“I know it’s rare for someone at my age to go down in weight. I feel fresh for my age though. I’m making weight the right way and the healthy way. I think with my training camp and the challenge that Uzcategui presents, it will bring out the best of me on December 28.”
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ÜBER DAVIS VS. GAMBOA
Davis vs. Gamboa will see two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top rising star and boxing’s hottest attraction, as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal battling two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-main event.
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Two-Division World Champion Jack Faces WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Pascal in Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta
LAS VEGAS (Dezember 10, 2019) – Zwei-Teilung Weltmeister Badou Jack showed off his skills and previewed his upcoming title fight at a Las Vegas media workout Tuesday as he prepares to take on WBA Light Heavyweight ChampionJean Pascal Samstag, Dezember 28 live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Showtime Championship Boxing® beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by boxing’s hottest attraction Gervonta “Tank” Davis as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title.
Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale and available through Ticketmaster.com.
Jack hit the ring and talked to media at Mayweather Boxing Club as he prepares to face Pascal in a bid to become a three-time champion and capture his second title at light heavyweight. Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday:
JACK BADOU
“Mentally I’m better than I’ve ever been. I’m hungrier and I feel like I did the first time I fought for the title. I’m always hungry, but I’m really excited for this fight.
“Sometimes losses make you better. My first loss was an accident, and I became better because of it. The loss to Marcus Browne, it wasn’t the fairest loss, but it’s made me even hungrier. I’m going to go out there and win the fight no matter what.
“People have written Pascal off a couple of times and he always came back. He’s a throwback fighter who definitely knows how to fight. He brings it every time. He’s got more mileage than me, but I can’t overlook a guy like him.
“I’m ready to do whatever it takes to win the fight. ich fühle 100% körperlich. The cut was cleared in March, and we’re way past that. I’ve been ready physically and this camp has proved that to me and my whole team.
“Pascal and I sparred before but it was a long time ago and sparring is way different than a real fight. I’ve fought bigger punchers, but you have to respect the power of anyone in the ring. Alles kann passieren. You can get caught by someone who’s not a puncher.
“I know that I have a lot left to give this sport. I feel like I’m young for my age. The break between fights and bouncing back from a loss have made me more motivated than ever. I’m ready to go in and give the best performance of my career.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions
“Badou has a glow about him, just like the old Badou. He looks super-fast in the ring and everything is what we would want to see.
“Badou Jack has shown time and time again that he wants to fight the best and he’s not going to back down no matter what the challenge is. We’ve never had to think twice about it and one setback wasn’t going to stop him from having that mentality.
“Badou is a fighter who always uses his platform to make the world better for those less fortunate. He’s done wonderful things and is really so much more than a champion boxer. It’s an honor to work with him and always a pleasure to watch him perform.”
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ÜBER DAVIS VS. GAMBOA
Davis vs. Gamboa will see two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis, Mayweather Promotions’ top rising star and boxing’s hottest attraction, as he takes on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight Title live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Dezember 28 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal battling two-division champion Badou Jack in the co-main event.
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WAS DENN:Gervonta Davis und Badou Jackmet with members of the media last Saturday in Las Vegas to discuss their upcoming matchups taking place Saturday, Dezember 28 live on SHOWTIME at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a special year-end Premier Boxing Champions event.
Two-time super featherweight champion Davis will take on former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA Lightweight World Championship as the 24-year-old Davis looks to conquer another division. In the co-main event of a special holiday SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® im Fernsehen übertragen, former two-division champion Jack will challenge WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Jean Pascal.
Tickets für die Veranstaltung, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through Ticketmaster.com.
Also participating in Saturday’s luncheon at Wolfgang Puck at MGM Grand were Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions, and Stephen Espinoza, Präsident, Sport & Event-Programmierung, Showtime Networks Inc..
Here’s what the fighters and executives had to say:
GERVONTA DAVIS: Thoughts about Gamboa and moving up in weight: “We know Gamboa is a veteran and that he’s had a lot of wars, so we know we have a tough fight. He’s definitely dangerous. He can hit. Er kann kämpfen.
“His last fight he made 134, so we know he can get bigger than me at that weight. I’m going into this knowing he’s a bigger fighter than me. I’m just going to bring my power and capitalize on that weight class and becoming world champion.
“I believe I’m one of the top fighters in the world, but I don’t compare myself to other fighters. I just go out and get the job done.
“Atlanta is my second home. I’m confident I’ll sell it out.”
On his ability and uniqueness as a fighter: “I come from a different cloth than these other guys. I’ve been through everything in my life. A lot of people haven’t experienced what I have. If I ever get beat it would have to be by someone who’s been through what I have been through. It can’t be anyone who’s just been training all their life.
“Every time I step in the ring I’m willing to leave it all in there. A lot of people haven’t seen my full skills because I haven’t fought an opponent that has brought them out.”
On his potential in the sport: “The boxing world hasn’t seen my true potential as a fighter, they’ve just seen my power. I’m the type of boxer where if you don’t belong in there with me, you won’t be in there too long. Some fighters like to take their time. I’m the type, if I know you’re not on my level, Ich werde es zeigen. The world will see. I’ll fight anybody.”
JACK BADOU: On his upcoming matchup against Pascal: “Ich bin für diesen Kampf aufgeregt. I actually called Pascal the day before his last fight and let him know I was rooting for him. But this is business at the end of the day. I’m coming to take back my title.”
On how he feels at this age: “I feel like a young 36 Jahre alt. I live a clean life. I’m always in the gym training and I try not to take any punishment. I have a couple of years left and I’m more motivated now than ever. I needed that little break. I hadn’t had a break since I was an amateur twenty years ago. I took time to relax with the family and eat good food. Now I’m hungry.”
On his last performance against Marcus Browne: “Everyone who saw me in my last fight could see I was flat. My fighting instinct kicked in at that point. He was fighting a dead man.”
On the Davis vs. Gamboa matchup: “Es ist ein großer Kampf. Gamboa is a little older, but he looked good in his last fight. I’m a big, big fan of Tank – the way he fights, his speed, seine Athletik, alles. He has star power. He was on my undercard, now I’m on his. He’s going to bring great things to the sport and as long as he stays focused, he’s going to be a superstar. He’s already a superstar.”
LEONARD ELLERBE: On Davis’ position and progression in the sport: “We’re going to show everyone how he’s going to become the biggest star in the sport. In 2020 we’re going to blow this out of the water. We’ve been able to think outside the box. That’s how you grow the sport. We’ve made a concerted effort to cross him over to the mainstream; working with the Baltimore Ravens, his parade, now Atlanta.
“Our plan is to make the biggest and best fights out there. We’re going to call the shots and it’s going to be on our terms, and we’ll let everyone know when that happens. Everyone wants to fight Tank. There’s one common thing when you talk about 126, 130, 135, und jetzt 140. There’s one name that’s common among the fighters and that’s Tank. This is going to be a great journey and you better get on it now.
“If he can get past Gamboa on December 28, then in 2020 he’s going into that pay-per-view world. When you have that kind of star power and you’re thinking outside of the box, not just boxing fans, we’re going to make the biggest fights out there in the world.”
On Badou Jack: “Badou’s a promoter’s dream. He’s a guy who gives you no problems. He’s out there doing wonderful things for himself and his family. He’s doing so much to help so many others. He’s using his platform in the right way. It’s an honor to work with a fighter like him.
“I always knew he was a great talent and sometimes you can find the diamonds in the rough. Everyone’s always looking at the guys coming out of the Olympics. We saw him in the gym and he really messed a guy up. We had an eye on him and we worked out a deal with Lou [DiBella] Geschichte und der Rest ist.
“We had one setback, but everything happens for a reason, and he’s just taken off since. He’s a great fighter and I like the fact that he’s always willing to fight the best. Never had to second guess that he’s willing to fight everybody.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA: “There are advantages and disadvantages to promoting a show on this date. There has been a lot of success promoting music shows on that weekend. It’s not apples to apples, but it’s one of the factors that went in and there’s a way to turn this into something special and unique because of Gervonta’s fan base.
“It’s great to have skilled boxers but we need, for the health of the sport, guys like Gervonta who are putting butts in the seats. That’s the key in bringing him to Atlanta. Boxing is a part of a culture that crosses over into music and sports. There’s not an athlete who doesn’t watch a pay-per-view boxing match. Tapping into that with a personality like Tank is only going to expand the sport.
“There’s an authenticity and an openness about Gervonta. There’s a lot of people who’ve had setbacks who don’t talk about it, like Tank. It takes a risk to talk about that and that’s why a lot of people can relate. This is Tank. Was du siehst ist was du kriegst. It’s very real. It’s very authentic and I think that’s why people connect with him the person as opposed to him the fighter.”
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LAS VEGAS - November 1, 2019 - Unbesiegt Superfedergewicht Aussicht Xavier Martinez begeistert eine ausverkaufte Menge und Boxen Lizenz an Sam 's Town Live- mit einer der schnellsten Vorprägungen in ShoBox: Die neue Generation Geschichte im Main Event Freitagabend in Las Vegas.
Es dauerte nur 21 Sekunden für Sacramentos Martinez (15-0, 11 KOs) die Show zu stehlen, auf einem soliden jab mit der linken Hand vor einem Streif rechten Hand verbindet beendet den Job und Filipino Jessie Cris Rosales geschickt (22-4-1, 10 KOs) nach unten und außen in einem Knockout des Jahres Kandidat. Rosales Kopf schlug hart auf der Leinwand, und sein Körper auf dem Boden ausgestreckt wurde links. (Martinez KO Video: https://twitter.com/ ShowtimeBoxing / status / 1190493848016957441)
Martinez hat jetzt Vorprägungen in sieben Kämpfe in Folge hat, einer dritten Runde Stillstand von John Vicente Moralde einschließlich in seinem ShoBox Debüt im April.
“Ich wollte die Show stehlen,“Sagte Martinez. "[Rolando Romero] seine Sache tat und ich wusste, dass ich auf das Kapital hatte. Ich habe es in der Hälfte der Zeit (45 Sekunden). Jeder tat groß heute Abend. Hitchins und Kevin [Newman] beide haben ihre Sache, und ich hatte zu folgen.
„Ich werde in der Turnhalle kommen und weiter Schleifen. Ich will der Beste sein. Ich habe das beste Team im Boxen jetzt. Solange sie sie halten Schlange, Ich werde, um sie umzuwerfen.“
22-jährige Brooklyn, N.Y.. nativen und 2016 Olympian Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 KOs) machte seine Fernseh- und ShoBox Debüt in der Zusammenarbeit vorgestellten bout, einen einstimmigen Beschluss über Kevin Johnson gewinnen (7-2, 4 KOs). Die Richter werteten den Kampf 96-94 und 97-93 zweimal.
Hitchins, die vertreten sein Elternheimatland Haiti in der 2016 Rio Spiele, seine Fähigkeit verwendet, Geschwindigkeit und Verteidigung, den 27-jährigen Johnson zum Rande. Hitchins war geringfügig besser in jeder Kategorie Runde für Runde, mit denen ihn kleine, aber entscheidenden führt auf dem Weg zur einmütigen Entscheidung bauen. Johnson war etwas aktiver (52.6 bis 49.8 Schläge pro Runde) aber Hitchins war genauer und robuster Körper Puncher. Hitchins landete auf 30 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge, während Johnson gerade gelandet 19 Prozent seines, und Hitchins verbunden on 46 Body Shots im Vergleich zu 30 für Johnson.
„Johnson war ein solider Kämpfer,“Sagte Hitchins. „Ich habe in den Ring seit April nicht gewesen, aber ich glaube, ich habe große. Es war der Kampf, dass ich brauche,. Ich wollte den Sieg und ich bekam die einmütige Entscheidung. Ich weiß nicht, wie meine Leistung zu bewerten, ohne hin und wieder beobachten den Kampf. Ich hätte die Lücken ein wenig besser geschlossen. Ich sollte ein wenig besser auf bestimmte Momente aktiviert haben.
“Ich werde das Band zurück und die Arbeit mit meinem Trainer laufen, damit wir anziehen können und kommen so gut ich nur sein kann. Ich bin gespannt zu sehen, was als nächstes kommt und was mein Team hat sich für mich geplant. Sie haben mich in einer großen Richtung geführt und ich habe gerade zu tun, was ich zu tun, und das ist immer diese Jungs aus einem nach dem anderen, bis ich den Titelkampf bekommen.“
Johnson, die durchgeführt bewundernswert, in der Niederlage war gnädig trotz mit der Richter Scorecards anderer Meinung.
“Er hatte einen guten Jab,“Johnson sagte,. „Es war leicht, ihn zum Download. Ich habe den Druck auf ihn und hielt hören meine Ecke, und nach rechts bewegt und gehalten Landung. Er ist ein harter Kämpfer. Ich gebe ihm, dass, er kam auf jeden Fall zu kämpfen. Wir hatten beide Momente während des Kampfes. Er hat einen guten Job als ref des Haltens genannt, er wußte, wie zu halten, wenn er war zu verletzen. Ich glaube, ich war der bessere Kämpfer. Er verletzt mich nie. Ich gebe ihm als Kämpfer Requisiten.
„Ich möchte wirklich die Revanche, aber ich bezweifle, dass passieren wird,. Ich weiß, dass ich gewonnen. Ich war der bessere Kämpfer am Ende des Tages.”
In einem mit Spannung erwarteten Rückkampf zwischen zwei Kämpfern mit Geschichte und schlechtem Blut, Kevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 KOs) gerächt die einzige Niederlage seiner Karriere, dominierender Marcos Hernandez (14-3-1, 3 KOs) mit einer in der Nähe Shutout einmütige Entscheidung. Die Punktrichter werteten den Kampf 80-72 und 79-73 zweimal.
Die Vollendung die volle Acht-Runden-Distanz zum ersten Mal in seiner Karriere, Newman, die durch Ex-Weltmeister Bones Adams trainiert, die zweite Hälfte des Kampfes dominiert. Er landete 82 Gesamt Schläge auf 46 gegen in den Runden fünf bis acht und konnte einen tödlichen Körper Angriff etablieren, die nach unten Sacramentos Hernandez trugen, Anschluss an 79 Body Shots im Vergleich zu nur 10 für Hernandez. Newman führte auch 152-97 in insgesamt Schläge gelandet und 114-57 in Macht Schüsse, während fast Hernandez in Schlägen passend geworfen (399 bis 435).
„Die Rache war so groß,“, Sagte Las Vegas’ Newman, die fiel einstimmig eine Entscheidung Hernandez auf dem Vorprogramm von Mayweather vs. McGregor im August 2017. "Insgesamt, I dominiert. Ich ging jede Chance ich eine Gelegenheit sah, um den Körper. Viele Leute haben mich nie wie Box gesehen, dass so es ist toll, dass die Seite von mir zu zeigen,. Ich war viel mehr Offensive und ich hielt die Angriffe auf den Körper.
„Ich würde meine Leistung einer Rate B-, Ich glaube, ich hätte mehr los. Ich werde die Entwicklung und bleibt damit beschäftigt, in dem Ring weiter. Ich glaube nicht, dass er erwartet, dass ich kommen wie ich. Wir haben den Fans eine tolle Leistung, die war TV würdig und ich freuen uns darauf, es wieder zu tun.“
In der Sendung Opener, unbesiegt Knockout Künstler Rolando Romero (10-0, 9 KOs) erweitert seine KO Streifen in einer Reihe fünf und verbesserte seine Knockout Rate 90 Prozent von zuvor einmal geschlagen Herausforderer Juan Carlos Cordones Abbau (14-2, 9 KOs) mit einer ersten Runde KO. (Romero KO: https://twitter.com/ ShowtimeBoxing / status / 1190461550190120960)
Der 24-jährige Las Vegan platt Dominikanische Republik Cordones mit einer Kombination und beendet den Auftrag kurz nach mit einem Flush rechts auf die Backe. Cordones konnte nicht von der Matte aufstehen, und der Kampf wurde gestoppt gerade 2:14 nachdem er gestartet. Suche nach dem Knockout von der Öffnung Glocke, die aggressive Romero warf doppelt so viele Schläge (35-17), führte Nine to three in insgesamt Schläge gelandet und verbunden auf acht seiner 18 Macht Schläge.
„Es gibt nicht viel zu sagen. Ich habe versprochen, einen Knockout, und ich sah die Gelegenheit, so dass ich es ging,“Sagte die ausgelassene Romero, die zuvor erklärte er der härteste Puncher in der Welt ist unter 147 Pfund. „Ich habe ihn bezahlen gestern bei übergewichtigen kommenden. Vorausschauen, Ich plane gerade auf dominiert wer auch immer sie vor mir setzen.
„Ich wachse als Kämpfer und alles, was ich will, ist zu tun, auch weiterhin auf eine große Leistung für meine Fans setzen und in meiner Karriere zu diesem nächsten Schritt zu erhalten. Ich möchte jemand wer will nächste!"
Die Stars der Box-Welt waren in Las Vegas, als Promotor und zukünftige Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather und ehemalige und aktuelle Weltmeister Gervonta Davis, Badou Jack, Adrien Broner, Claressa Shields, Devin Haney und Shakur Stevenson waren alle in die Teilnahme an Sams Stadt Live-.
Davis, Jack und Chris Eubank Jr. alle sprechen mit Experten-Analyst Steve Farhood Showtime ihre bevorstehende Kämpfe auf dem Netzwerk, um eine Vorschau.
„Ich beschloss, Gewicht zu bewegen, weil ich eine Chance haben, einen WM-Titel in zwei verschiedenen Gewichtsklassen zu gewinnen,", Sagte Davis, die Gesichter ehemaligen einheitlichen Meister Yuriorkis Gamboa um den WBA-Titel leicht Dezember 28 in Atlanta. „Wir wissen, Gamboa ein harter Gegner ist, und wir werden nicht schlafen auf ihn. Ich wollte den Ring mit jemandem groß teilen. Natürlich Gamboa ist mein härtester Gegner bisher. Ich werde für ihn zu hart trainieren, er wird für mich schwer trainieren und wir werden die Fans geben, was sie sehen wollen.
„Ich bin nur aufgeregt, zurück zu sein,“, Sagte Zwei-Division Champion Jack, wer Gesicht WBA-Schwergewichts-Champion Jean Pascal in der Zusammenarbeit vorgestellten bout am Dezember 28. „Der letzte Verlust an Marcus Browne war ein Unfall. Ich bin mehr motiviert als beim letzten Mal. Ich bin hungrig in dorthin zu kommen und meine Titel zurück.“
Mittelgewichts-Sterne Chris Eubank Jr. wird sein USA-Debüt am Dezember machen 7 in Brooklyn, als er nimmt Matt Korobov.
„Das war lange auf sich warten,"Er sagte. „Ich komme hier in die Staaten zu übernehmen über. Dies ist die perfekte Gelegenheit,. Ich bin in der Blüte meines Lebens und ich kann nicht warten dort raus und zeigen euch, was ich bin gemacht.“ (Vollständiges Interview Video: https://twitter.com/SHOsports/status/1190467999439998976)
Promoter Floyd Mayweather sprach auch während der Live-Übertragung zu Farhood, in dem vier seiner Top-Aussichten beeindruckt.
„Wenn ich sehe Potenzial in einem Kämpfer, Ich möchte, dass sie auf die nächste Stufe nehmen,“Das Allzeit groß, sagte. „Ich bin immer auf der Suche die nächste Floyd Mayweather zu finden. Ich mag Kämpfer Zeiger über die kleinen Dinge geben,. Nichts kommt über Nacht. Es geht nur um hart zu arbeiten und sie mit einem positiven Team um.“
In Vorprogramm Aktion, wurde auf Mayweather Promotions’ Facebook-Seite Live-Streaming, Dylan Preis, Cris Reyes, und neu unterzeichnet Mayweather Promotions Aussicht Malik Warren alle erzielte TKO Niederlegungen während Ava Ritter verdient einen einstimmigen Beschluss über Luna del Mar Torroba.
Freitag Kämpfe wurden von Mayweather Promotions gefördert. Die vollständige Sendung wird Wiedergabe am Montag, November 4 bei 10 p.m. ET / PT auf EXTREME Showtime und wird auf Showtime ANYTIME zur Verfügung® und Showtime-on-Demand®.
Barry Tompkins nannte die Aktion am Ring mit Boxen Historiker Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez als Experte Analysten dienen. Der Executive Producer war Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan produzierenden und Rick Phillips Regie.
LAS VEGAS - Oktober 16, 2019 - Super-Mittelgewicht Aussichten Kevin „The Second Coming“Newman 10-1-1 (6 KOs) und Mark Anthony Hernandez 14-2-1 (3 KOs) Trainingslager diskutieren, ihre erste matchup, und die Feindseligkeit zwischen den Lagern führt bis zu ihrem ShoBox: Die nächste Generation Debüts am Freitag, November 1 leben auf Showtime um 10:30 p.m. ET / PT von Sam 's Town Live-in Las Vegas.
Die ShoBox Vier-Kampf im Fernsehen übertragen werden sehen Mayweather Promotions’ ungeschlagen Superfedergewicht Aussicht Xavier Martinez (14-0, 10 KOs) Rückkehr zu seinem zweiten aufeinander folgenden Test auf der Serie, diesmal gegen Veteran Filipino Jessie Cris Rosales (22-3-1, 10 KOs). In der Zusammenarbeit vorgestellten Kampf, 2016 Olympier Richardson Hitchins (9-0, 5 KOs) wird das Gesicht einmal geschlagen Kevin Johnson (7-1, 4 KOs), während unbesiegt Knockout Künstler Las Vegas Rolando Romero9-0 (8 KOs) öffnet das im Fernsehen übertragen.
Nach dem Back-to-Back-KO Leistungen in diesem Jahr, Newman kehrt mit aller Macht, dem Mann zu stellen, die mit Hernandez in einer Neuauflage den einzigen Makel auf seiner Plattenfirma besitzt. In 2017, mit acht Profi Kämpfe auf seinen Rekord, Newman erschien auf dem Mayweather vs. McGregor Vorprogramm, wo er auf Hernandez nahm, eine harte steigende Aussicht. Nach sechs Runden, was Newman Anrufe, „Die schlechteste Leistung meiner beruflichen Laufbahn,“Richter entschieden, den Kampf einstimmig Entscheidung für Hernandez. Newman nahm den Verlust in Schritt und prallte mit drei Siegen in Folge zurück und schaut voraus auf die Revanche, während Hernandez auf sich wiederholende Geschichte konzentriert.
Hier ist, was die Kämpfer hatten zu sagen, vor dem November 1 Rückkampf:
Auf Trainingslager:
Newman: “Trainingslager nun schon groß. Wir haben hart daran gearbeitet, Tag und tagaus, dafür sorgen, die keine Wünsche offen und arbeiten an einem soliden Spiel Plan kommen Kampf Nacht verlassen.
„Meine Läufe und Training haben ein wenig länger gewesen und härter. Wir konzentrieren uns nur jeden Tag besser zu bekommen und schieben so hart wie wir können, um sicherzustellen, dass wir das W in der Revanche bekommen.
„Die Leute werden eine etwas andere Version von mir diesmal um zu sehen,. Ich werde keine Besonderheiten weggeben, aber ich werde viel schocken Menschen Kampf Nacht kommen und sie werden den besten Kevin Newman bekommen.”
Hernandez: „Camp war großartig. Ich habe ein tolles Team hinter mir. Ich erwarte, dass er für diesen Kampf schwieriger zu kommen, so dass wir diese Zeit für irgendetwas um sich vorbereiten. Aber wir werden jederzeit intelligent bleiben. Es gibt Dinge, die ich mit mir diese Zeit nehme mich um, dass ich gelernt habe, und in der Turnhalle geübt. Ich habe seit dem letzten Kampf verbessert, damit er besser bereit sein.“
Auf was die Bedeutung eines Gewinnes und die Rivalität zwischen den Kämpfern:
Newman: „Ein Sieg in diesem Kampf hat eine Menge für meine Karriere, aber es ist nicht nur der Sieg selbst, es ist, wie ich das gewinnen für mich das Beste tun. Fans können einen explosiven Kampf erwarten. Es wird mich in einem großen Platz setzen, meine Karriere weiter und zähe Kämpfe bekommen, die bis zum Ende Ziel eines Titelkampf führen.
„Es gibt auf jeden Fall einige Feindseligkeit zwischen uns. Viel ist gesagt worden,, um so mehr an seinem Ende als meine, aber ich lasse ihn einfach und sein Lager reden. Ich erwarte, dass mit ihm zu kämpfen, um zu gewinnen, und ich werde einfach weiter hart arbeiten, wie ich in den letzten zwei Jahren seit dem ersten Kampf haben. Wir möchten uns nicht, Ich kann Ihnen sagen, dass, so dass dieser Kampf Feuerwerk bringen wird und ich werde einfach das Reden mir die Hände lassen und die W. bekommen“
Hernandez: „Ein zweiter Sieg wird nur beweisen, dass ich der bessere Kämpfer.
„Ich komme immer zu gewinnen; Ich trainiere, um zu gewinnen. Meine Familie wird anwesend sein, um mich zu unterstützen und ich weiß, seinen Willen zu, so wird dies einen Kampf mit uns beide viel mit beweisen.
„Es gibt eine Menge Gerede in diesen Rückkampf gehen gewesen, aber nichts davon beeinflusst mich. Ich arbeite nur hart und ich werde noch stärker als der erste Kampf kommen. Keiner der Sachen außerhalb des Rings wirklich wichtig ist mir. Ich boxte ihn aus und outfought ihn in 2017, und ich plane, das gleiche auch diesmal wieder tun um, mit ein paar anderen Taktik gemischt.“
Wie fühlt es sich im nationalen Fernsehen zu kämpfen?
Newman: „Es fühlt sich großartig zurück und kämpfen im nationalen Fernsehen, vor allem immer zum ersten Mal in meiner Karriere auf Showtime zu kämpfen. Ich bin sehr dankbar, dass Leonard Ellerbe und Floyd Mayweather sowie Showtime mir diese Gelegenheit geben,. Das letzte Mal, dass ich im nationalen Fernsehen kämpfe ich auf einem großen Display meines Talents setzen und Fähigkeiten, so ich freuen uns darauf, das gleiche dieses Mal zu tun.“
„Ich bin sehr aufgeregt für diese Gelegenheit, mich zu erlösen. Ich wusste, dass dieser Tag kommen würde, Ich wusste nur nicht, wann. Ich habe gewonnen Kämpfe seit dem ersten Kampf und hatte dominante Vorstellungen in dem Prozess, aber nichts hat sich gefüllt, dass nichtig. Das ist meine Chance, das zu tun,, so kommen November 1, wenn alles gesagt und getan, Ich werde siegen.”
Hernandez: „Es ist mein erstes Mal aufShoBox und ich bin dankbar für diese Erfahrung. Fans können einen großen Kampf erwarten. Er ist ein wirklich guter Kämpfer und ich werde nicht von ihm nehmen alles. Umzug wieder wird eine Herausforderung sein,, aber ich denke, ich ihn wieder schlagen kann.“
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Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez And Andres Cortes Featured In Separate Bouts Live on SHOWTIME From Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS – März 13, 2019 – Three undefeated prospects will make theirShoBox: Die neue Generation debut as super bantamweightAngelo Leoand super featherweightsXavier Martinez und Andres Cortes compete in separate bouts on a Mayweather Promotions card live on SHOWTIME Friday, April 5 (10 p.m. ET / PT) von Sam 's Town Live- in Las Vegas.
Top 122-pound prospect Leo (16-0, 8 KOs) will square off against FilipinoNeil Tabanao (17-4, 11 KOs) in a 10-round bout in theShoBox Hauptereignis, while super featherweight Martinez (13-0, 9 KOs) dauert an John Moralde (21-2, 11 KOs) in a 10-round co-featured attraction. In der Sendung Opener, Las Vegas prospectCortes (10-0, 6 KOs) will face Baltimore’sJahmal Dyer (9-1, 5 KOs) in einem Acht-Runde Superfedergewicht Kampf.
Tickets for the Mayweather Promotions’ Sin City Showdown are priced at $25, $50 und $75 und kann durch einen Besuch erworben werden: https://mayweatherpromotions.com/events/ .
“Mayweather Promotions is excited to bring the Sin City Showdown back this year, as it is home to a roster of talented prospects,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “The card features three of our young talented undefeated prospects Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez, and Andres Cortes making their television debuts. It’s exciting to see these guys climb the ranks, as they look to take their careers to the next level. Each one of them will be facing tough competition on fight night. I expect nothing but fireworks.”
“We have three unbeaten and untested prospects ready for the next step of their careers in Angelo Leo, Xavier Martinez and Andres Cortes,Sagte Gordon Hall, Ausführender Produzent, Senior Vice President, Production, Showtime Networks Inc.. "ShoBoxis all about introducing and developing new talent. It’s about pushing young prospects outside of their comfort zone, matching them tough and discovering the next generation of champions in the process. I look forward to see whether or not Leo, Martinez and Cortes will rise to the occasion.”
Originally from New Mexico and currently residing in Las Vegas, Löwe, 24, recorded a unanimous decision over Alberto Torres in his 2019 debut on the non-televised undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz. Löwe, who started boxing when he was eight, amassed a notable amateur resume, winning the state Golden Gloves and Jr. Golden Gloves Championships before turning pro at 18. Leo debuted under the Mayweather Promotions banner in November of 2017 with a fourth-round knockout of Dominican Republic’s Yasmaly Basilio Peguero-Nieves.
“This fight came to me at the perfect time,” said Leo, who has fought four of his last six bouts atSam 's Town Live-. “I’m in great condition coming off my recent fight last month. I think Tabanao is good fighter and a good counter-puncher. He fought good competition and he went the distance with a former world champion, so I know I have a tough fight ahead. He is a dangerous fighter but I have a solid plan. I have a unique style and I think I bring a lot to the table with my speed, angles and body shots. Fans should expect an exciting fight on April 5.”
Tabanao, 24, made his pro debut in 2012 in his home country of the Philippines. He will make his United States debut next month as he looks to move up the super bantamweight ranks. Tabanao won the WBO Oriental Featherweight Title in 2016 with a third-round technical knockout of Ibrahim Balla. In his next fight, Tabanao lost the belt when he dropped a unanimous decision to Isaac Dogboe, who would go on to become the WBO Super Bantamweight World Champion. Tabanao suffered two consecutive defeats after losing to Dogboe but has admirably rebounded by winning his last four bouts.
“My trainer Sonny Dollente is working hard to prepare me for this fight,” said Tabanao. “We know this is our first fight in the States and TV debut, so we are working especially hard to put on a great performance and we thank Mayweather Promotions for this opportunity. Angelo Leo is a good fighter but we have a good strategy. It has always been my dream to represent The Philippines and to be known as a great boxer. This fight will bring me one step closer to my dream.”
Martinez, von Sacramento, Calif., is best known for his crafty and powerful fighting style and is regarded by many as a prospect to watch. After losing his first two amateur fights, he amassed a record of 88-10. He won the Jr. Golden Gloves in 2010, in der konkurrierten 2012 und 2013 Nationals Championships and was ranked No. 3 amateur in the country in 2013. He turned pro in Mexico at 17 and joined the Mayweather Promotions team in late 2016 with a unanimous decision win over Wilfredo Garriga atSam 's Town Live-. He’s coming off five straight knockout victories, with his most recent being an impressive fifth-round knockout against Deivi Julio Bassa on February 9. Martinez is looking for a statement victory over Moralde to assert his pedigree in the 130-pound division.
“It feels great to get back in the ring,“Sagte Martinez. “I’m happy Mayweather Promotions found another great matchup for me, and on national television. Now it’s time for me to do my part as a fighter by training hard and getting the win. I came in to training camp with a fresh mindset and ready to go to war. I’m ready for whatever Moralde brings to the table. I don’t know much about him other than he has the guts to fight me. I heard two opponents said, ’No,’ to this fight because they didn’t want to face me.”
Moralde, who made his pro debut in 2011 as a 17-year-old, will see his toughest test to date when he meets rising star Martinez. Hailing from Davao del Sur in the Philippines, Moralde, wer ist 2-2 in seiner letzten vier Kämpfe, is looking to redeem himself in this pivotal matchup. Seine US-. Debüt in 2017 didn’t go as planned as he was handed the first loss of his career at the hands of Toka Khan Clary. He rebounded quickly against Ismail Muwendo but lost by decision against Jamel Herring in his next fight. He scored a second-round knockout victory over Elmer Colve in his last outing.
“It feels great to have another opportunity to put my skills on display for the world to see on national TV,” said Moralde. “I’m up against a tough fighter; we both have a tough fight ahead. Ich habe eine Erklärung abgeben. This is the fight that will get me where I want to go. I want to fight the toughest and I’m ready to face anyone they put in front of me.”
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Cortes, 22, fell in love with the sweet science at an early age as he watched his brother Luis at the gym. He started training at Elite Boxing Gym when he was six, alongside Juan Heraldez and Andrew Tabiti, who would later become his Mayweather Promotions stablemates. He had a reported record of 130-20 as an amateur and turned pro in 2016. He caught the attention of Floyd Mayweather while sparring with lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. Cortes joined Mayweather Promotions soon after. He has won four of his last six fights by knockout including his last outing against Eder Amaro Fajardo on January 17. Mit einem Sieg, Cortes will be one step closer to becoming a legitimate contender.
“I’ve only taken off one week from the gym since my last fight in January,” said Cortes. "Ich fühle mich großartig. Ich bin 100 percent prepared for whatever my opponent brings my way. I’ve been working on my power and my strength with my conditioning coach and overall development as a fighter. I’m ready for my next challenge.”
Baltimore’s Dyer, 27, picked up boxing at 19 and after a brief amateur career turned pro in March of 2017. He scored an impressive 22-second first-round knockout of Dwayne Martin in just his third professional bout. He was named 2017 Rookie of the Year byBoxing Along the Beltway, a Washington, D.C. boxing publication, and has won five fights in a row, most recently against promising undefeated prospect Carlos Dixon.
“I’m coming fresh off a fight so I’m still in great shape,” said Dyer. “Andres Cortes is a good fighter, aber ich bin ein besserer Kämpfer. I’m training to go a full eight rounds, but if I find an opportunity before then, Ich werde es dauern,. I’ve been waiting for a chance to show the world how good of a fighter I am, und dies ist. This is my time to show the world who I am.”
Seit seiner Gründung im Juli 2001, von der Kritik gefeierten Showtime-Serie Boxen, ShoBox: Die neue Generation hat vorgestellten jungen Talenten abgestimmt zäh. Die ShoBox Philosophie ist es, im Fernsehen spannend, vielen gefallen und Pflichtspiele und gleichzeitig ein Testfeld für bereit Aussichten entschlossen, für einen WM-Kampf. Einige der wachsenden Liste von der 79 Kämpfer, die auf erschienen ShoBox und erweiterte den WM-Titel zu sammeln beinhaltet: 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, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams und mehr.
