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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FINAL WEIGHTS, SITATER & PHOTOS FOR TRIPLEHEADER TOMORROW/FRIDAY, LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME®

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Unbeaten Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera,

Constantin Bejenaru, Steve Bujaj Clash in Collision of Undefeated Cruiserweights, Brazil’s Vitor Jones Freitas takes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez

From Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.

 

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CORONA, Calif. (November. 3, 2016) – The six fighters who’ll compete denne fredagen på ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen made weight torsdag for the live SHOWTIME tripleheader (10:30 pm. OG/PT, forsinket på vestkysten) from Omega Products Event Center in Corona.

 

Ubeseiret 2012 Olympic Games bronsevinner Taras "Real Deal" Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs), av Los Angeles, will make his main event debut when he faces Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KOs), Chicago, Ill., in the 10-round featured attraction. Shelestyuk, a member of the vaunted 2012 Ukraine Olympic team, is ranked No. 9 av WBO og No. 13 i WBA. Herrera has defeated unbeaten prospects in four of last nine fights and is 8-1-1 samlet siden juli 2012.

 

I ShoBox co-feature, ubeseiret krysservekt Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), av Catskill, N.Y.. ved hjelp av Moldova, og Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOs), av New York, will collide in a 10-rounder.

Avrunding ut sendingen, unbeaten lightweight Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOs), av Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, vil bli motarbeidet av lokal fanfavoritt Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), av Indio, Calif., i en åtte-round bout. Freitas, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino “Popo” Freitas.

 

Billetter til arrangementet promotert av Thompson Boxing, Banner Kampanjer, Hitz Boxing og Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing er priset til $100 (ringside) og $70 (reservert). Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event (Fredag) at the Omega Products Event Center will call booth beginning at 3:30 PM PT. The Omega Products Event Center is located at 1681 California Ave., Crown, SLIK AS 92881.

 

OFFISIELLE VEKTER:

Welterweights (Main Event) - 10 Runder

Taras Shelestyuk – 146½ Pounds

Jimmy Herrera – 146¼ Pounds

 

Cruiserweights (Co-Feature) - 10 Runder

Constantin Bejenaru – 198¼ Pounds

Steve Bujaj – 197½ Pounds

 

Lightweights (Telecast Opener) - 8 Runder

Vitor Jones Freitas – 134¼ Pounds

Manuel Mendez – 135 Pounds

 

SLUTT SITATER:

TARAS SHELESTYUK

 

“Herrera is a good fighter, a tough fighter. I know he has defeated some good fighters like Mike Jones, who was a top fighter who’d been off a couple years. But I’m 100 prosent klar. I expect a very tough and exciting fight but I expect to be much stronger and smarter.

 

“I’m excited for all the attention this fight and I are getting. I’ve always known that fans in America have known me but maybe now more than before. I think in the next year, I can become even more well-known.

 

“I’ve been working on strength and becoming more powerful. I think my boxing skills are already good, but my speed and power are better than before. I feel in sparring that I’m punching harder.

 

“I like to work the body. I like the fact you land enough of them early, they take a toll late. That’s one thing good about fighting as a pro. I feel good about my career; I hope to be fighting some of the best fighters in the division within a year.

 

“I’m sure Herrera will probably try and come at me; there’s no chance he can beat me at boxing. I like guys who come forward. They are good for me because I can counter and move side to side. And I’m ready to fight on the inside if necessary.

 

“I know I can improve on my last ShoBox fight. I made it closer than it should have been. If we had it over again I think I maybe stop him just because of what we’re been working on in the gym.

 

“Sparring with Shane Mosley has been huge for me. He’s such a great fighter. When I was younger, I’d watch his fights. Now we spar. He’s older but still very good. He knows all the tricks and gives me a lot of advice that helps me in and out of the ring. Everything he’s said to me, I’ve tried to apply.”

 

JIMMY HERRERA:

“I’ve been working a full two months for this fight so I’m ready. This is going to be a very good test for both of us, a great fight. He’s a good European boxer, another unbeaten for me. But I don’t feel like I’m coming in as the underdog at all. He’s got his strengths, I’ve got my strengths.

 

“There has to be a purpose for every punch. Each has to count. If he opens up and makes a mistake, I have to take advantage. I need to get him out of his rhythm early, force him out of his comfort zone and make him fight my fight.

 

“I’ll be the aggressor. But I’d love if he was the aggressor. I just think, skjønt, knowing him, he’s going to try to box and win the rounds that way. I work all the time coming forward and that’s what I’ll do i morgen.

 

“A kid from Chicago, like me, it’s hard to get anywhere in boxing without connections, so finally after fighting so long without a manager, I signed with Cameron Dunkin. I always knew I could be a good boxer, but never figured I’d be a boxer. But look at me know, I’m fighting on SHOWTIME and this fight couldn’t be coming along at a better time.”

 

CONSTANTIN BEJENARU:

“I feel your amateur career gives you a good foundation, like a beginner, but once you turn pro it’s a total different game. It doesn’t matter who has more experience as an amateur. As professionals, we all have to do our jobs here.

 

“I don’t know Bujaj, but I saw his fight with Junior Wright so I know he is tough.

 

“I feel this is a big step for me. Han er 16-0, a good fighter who can punch or box, and this is for a belt. This a good fight for both of us.

“I work hard for every fight and this was no exception. We know we have to pay attention to detail. This is a dangerous guy but I am very confident.

 

“I definitely don’t expect an easy fight. I have to press the action. I need to make him as uncomfortable as I can.

 

“I don’t have a lot of pro knockouts but boxing isn’t just about power. Boxing is intelligence and mental; it’s not just a street fight for me.

 

“This is my second fight on ShoBox. I’m so happy to be back again after that last win over Zubov. The goal is to keep busy, come back early next year and then sometime by next year be ready to fight for a major title of some type.’’

 

STEVE BUJAJ:

 

“I’m looking forward to this fight, my first on network TV, to see where I’m at. Slik jeg har det, I’ve got everything to win, everything to lose. This either pushes me to the next level, or I stay where I’m at.

 

“I’m ready for any kind of fight. I’m a versatile fighter and I will have the height advantage.

 

“I feel ready now for the bigger fights, the additional exposure on SHOWTIME, the ratings, the titles, alt. But I definitely will be even more after Fredag.

 

“I don’t feel this is going 10 runder. I feel I’ll break him down and eventually stop him. I feel I’ve got the skills and definitely the heart. I’m healthy and ready to go.

 

“I saw his last fight on ShoBox, and thought it was pretty decent. He’s pretty short for a cruiserweight. Although we’re both from New York, I’d never heard of him before.

 

“Camp went awesome with lots of sparring. In Las Vegas. I trained with Mayweather fighters like Ronald Gavril, Badou Jack and Caleb Plant. It’s been four years since I’ve fought a left-hander but I do not consider it factor.’’

 

VITOR JONES FREITAS:

“I thank God and both my uncles for helping me get to where I am, for teaching me and for guiding me in every step of my life and in boxing. Without their influence and what they’ve done for me since I was 11, I feel I’d be dead today.

 

“I’m very excited about this fight and the opportunity to fight better guys. This for me is all about taking advantage of the opportunity.

 

“I’m getting more and more experience. My goal is to work hard and, like my Uncle Acelino, make good fights and become a world champion“

 

“We’ve studied Mendez’ fighting style and have a lot of respect for his trainer, Joel Diaz. I know Mendez is very strong and comes forward. I don’t know if he likes it when his opponents attack from the sides but I’m ready to fight him on the sides, head-on and toe-to-toe.”

 

MANUELL MENDEZ:

 

“This is my ninth fight with Joel and we know each other very well. Through the bad and good, he’s been there for me.

 

“I’m sure Freitas has confidence in his ability but like any other undefeated fighter he does well until he hits the wall, which is what Joel wants me to make him do. He wants me to punish him, take my time.

 

“I feel have I have natural power, can take a punch and have heart. Hit me as much as you want, but watch out once I connect and turn things around. My goal always is to break them down, starting with the body.

 

“I may not have the pedigree of some of these guys, but I’m learning defense, how to pace myself, staying poised and most importantly, just how to fight. The more experience, the more mature you become.

 

"I morgen I just want to be me and listen to Joel in the corner. I wouldn’t want to be standing in from of me. If he wants to stand and bang, la oss gjøre det. I guarantee he’s the one going back after the first few moments.”

 

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Q&A WITH STEVE “SUPERMAN” BUJAJ

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Cruiserweight Faces Fellow Unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru In Co-Feature on ShoBox: The New Generation TripleheaderThis Fredag, November. 4, Live on SHOWTIME®

Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Risks Perfect Record Against Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Brazil’s Vitor Jones FreitasTakes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez in Opening Bout

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CORONA, Calif. (November. 2, 2016) — Undefeated ultra-confident cruiserweight Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOs), of Westchester, N.Y., chimes in before his important 10-round bout with fellow unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 3 KOs, 0-1-1 in the World Series of Boxing), av Brooklyn, N.Y., in the middle match of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader this Fredag, November. 4, from the Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.
Bujaj (uttales “Boo-ha”), 26, has won four in a row, inkludert hans to siste etter knockout, since boxing a split 10-round draw in a slugfest with then-undefeated three-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion Junior Wright (10-0) i mai 2014. A two-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Bujah, who’ll be fighting on ShoBox the first time, is coming off a first-round TKO over previously undefeated Sergio Ramirez (11-0) på Juni 11

Bejenaru (uttales “bay-zhin-nah-ROO”) is making his second ShoBox start. In his debut last April 15, the native of Ungheni, Moldova, scored a unanimous eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Alexey Zubov (10-0), en tidligere russisk amatørmester og sju ganger europeisk amatørmester. Southpaw Bejenaru boxed on the Romanian national team for 10 år og var ni ganger nasjonal mester.

Here is What Bujaj said:

What do you know about Bejenaru and what are your thoughts going in?

“I know he’s undefeated, 11-0 and a lefty, but I don’t believe he’s on my level. I think I’m a different class fighter and will be able to show it på fredag.”

What kind of fight do you expect?

“I don’t really have any expectations. When I get in there, I make my adjustments, and then I start breaking him down.”

What is the key to winning? What are your advantages?

“My best advantage is my experience. I’ve fought 10 runder før. This is his first time. I believe that I’m more skilled than he is, and I believe that I have more heart and just think I have the edge all around.”

On fighting on ShoBox the first time?

“I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity that has been given me. I’m ready to go out and perform and show the world what I’m all about — and that is being one of the top guys in the cruiserweight division.”

Your opinion on the cruiserweight division?

“The cruiserweight division is a good division with a lot of good fighters. I feel like it will get more exposure in the future because there are so many talented fighters and good fights that can happen. I’m looking forward to being a part some of the big fights and making some noise.”

What would a win on ShoBox mean to you?

“A win on SHOWTIME would be really huge, but mostly it would keep me going.”

Are they making a mistake fighting you?

“I don’t think he made a mistake, but I refuse to lose this fight. I’m gonna give it my all. He’s not on my level and I’m gonna prove it. I’m gonna fight my ass off.”

On his slugfest with former world title challenger Wright?
“I was winning the fight but I broke my jaw in the fourth round. I had a bad mouthpiece, a cheap one. I never knew mouthpieces needed to be fitted. The surgeon told me if I’d had a pro mouthpiece, I wouldn’t have had a problem.
“I still believe anybody else would have quit in that fight. I was in a lot of pain, I couldn’t close my mouth because the jaw was broke, I was spitting out blood. But I hung in there despite the jaw.

“I had him out on his feet in the last half-minute or so but the referee stopped the fight to give him time to tape up one of the laces on his glove. That gave him time to recover. If the ref hadn’t stopped it when he did, I feel I would have knocked him out.”

On his career?

“I had to work hard for my career. I don’t have a padded record. I do not have it as easy as most in their career. I don’t have a big-time promoter, and I’m not pampered. I’ve fought tough guys throughout my career but I’ve learned a lot and have no regrets. But I feel it’s time for me to step up. After I win Fredag på ShoBox, a lot of doors should start opening up me.”
New Nickname?

“I’ve been known as ‘Superman’my whole career but I’m thinking of changing it to “Steel.” The Wright fight proved a lot of me, and I learned a lot. Jeg hadde ikke slutte. I’m very tough and strong-minded, made of ‘steel.'”
Bujaj vs. Bejenaru is scheduled for 10 rounds and will be part of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME at 10:30 pm. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten). The main event will feature undefeated welterweight Taras Sjelestjuk (14-0, 9 KO s) tar på opprørt sinn Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KO s). Opening up the broadcast will feature Unbeaten lightweight Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOs), av Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, vil bli motarbeidet av lokal fanfavoritt Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), av Indio, Calif., in an eight-round bout in the opening bout of the telecast. Freitas, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

Billetter til arrangementet promotert av Banner Promotions, Thompson Boxing, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (ringside), $70 (reservert) og $50 (generell studiekompetanse) og kan kjøpes ved å ringe (714) 935-0900.
Barry Tompkins vil kalle ShoBox-handlingen fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan produsere og Rick Phillips regi.
Om ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen
Siden oppstarten i juli 2001, den kritikerroste SHOWTIME boksing serie, ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen har omtalt unge talenter matchet tøft. Den ShoBox filosofi er å tele spennende, folkemengde-tiltalende og konkurransedyktige kamper samtidig som det gir en Proving Ground for villige prospekter fast bestemt på å kjempe for en verden tittel. Noen av de voksende liste av 67 krigere som har dukket opp på ShoBox og avanserte til garner verdens titler inkluderer: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, 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 og mer.
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INDIO’S MANUEL MENDEZ IS READY FOR TV DEBUT AGAINST UNDEFEATED VITOR JONES FREITAS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TRIPLEHEADER THIS FRIDAY, November. 4, LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME®

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Promising Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Unbeaten Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru, Steve Bujaj Clash in Co-Main at Omega Products International Event Center, Crown, Calif.

Live på SHOWTIME på 10:30 pm. OG/PT

Fra Omega Products International Event Center i Corona, Calif.

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ORANGE, Calif. (November. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs) gjør sin US-. television debut against unbeaten Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 6 KOs) dette Fredag, November. 4, fra Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.

Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME ved 10:30 pm. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten).

Billetter til arrangementet promotert av Banner Promotions, Thompson Boxing, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (ringside), $70 (reservert) og $50 (generell studiekompetanse) og kan kjøpes ved å ringe (714) 935-0900.

Mendez, who is trained by the well-regarded Joel Diaz, is putting the finishing touches on a training camp that saw him spar against former world champions Victor Ortiz, Ruslan Provodnikov and elite prospect Vergil Ortiz.

Thompson Boxing caught up with the 26-year-old slugger from Indio, Calif. and got his take on denne fredagens ShoBox fight.

(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...

“Det er en flott mulighet. I always push myself to the limits and this fight is no different. I have a fan-friendly style that the SHOWTIME audience is going to love.”

(On paper your fight against Freitas appears evenly matched, but most are giving the upper hand to your opponent) …

“I’ve always been the underdog all my life so this is another shot to prove myself. Freitas has a famous name, but that’s about it. He hasn’t faced anyone that approaches my ability.”

(On what you expect from Freitas) …

“The first few rounds will go a long way in knowing what he has. From watching tape, it seems like he has speed, but the most important thing is gauging his power. I can take a punch so once I feel him connect with something, then I’ll know what he has to offer.”

(On your relationship with Joel Diaz) …

“We have an excellent relationship. He’s incredibly helpful in that I’ve seen a great deal of improvement since I’ve been with him. Everything is better. My conditioning, head movement, fotarbeid; I’ve improved in a lot of areas. He’s a great teacher.”

(How would you describe your style for those that have yet to see you fight?) ...

“I’m a smart boxer that pressures fighters into making mistakes. I have all the tools needed to wear down opponents. You’ll always see me in front of you to the point where you get annoyed and start making mental errors. That’s when I put the hurt on you.”

TV FIGHTS

Ubeseiret 2012 OL-bronsevinner Terrasse “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs) vil møte opprørt sinn Jaime Herrera i den 10-runde weltervektens hovedbegivenhet i en ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen trippelhode på Fredag, November. 4, leve på SHOWTIME på 10:30 pm. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Calif.

I co-feature, ubeseiret krysservekt Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), av Catskill, N.Y.. ved hjelp av Moldova, og Stevens “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOs), av New York, vil kollidere i en 10-runde for de ledige WBC International og WBC Continental Americas titlene.

I åpnings bout av sendingen, ubeseiret lett Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOs), av Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, vil bli motarbeidet av lokal fanfavoritt Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), av Indio, Calif., i en åtte-round bout. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

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Barry Tompkins vil kalle ShoBox-handlingen fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. Den utøvende produsent er Gordon Hall med Rich Gaughan produsere og Rick Phillips regi.
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Chicago Welterweight Looks to Defeat Another Unbeaten Boxer When He Faces Taras Shelestyuk in Main Event Of ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen Tripleheader, Denne fredagen, November. 4, Live on SHOWTIME®

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NEW YORK (November. 1, 2016) – Jimmy “The Truth” Herrera is accustomed to entering the ring as an underdog. The Chicago native is experienced in fighting favored prospects and contenders on the road and has had an inordinate success in these types of matchups, having defeated unbeaten prospects in four of his last nine fights.

So don’t expect Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KOs) to be in awe of his opponent, former Ukraine amateur standout and rising star, Taras Sjelestjuk (14-0, 9 KOs) when they meet this Fredag, November. 4, in the 10-round welterweight main event on ShoBox: Den nye generasjonenleve på SHOWTIME® (10:30 pm. OG/PT, forsinket på vestkysten) ved Omega Products Event Center i Crown, Calif.

5-fots-10, 27-year-old Herrera has won three in a row and is 8-1-1 since dropping a close eight-round decision to Adrian Granados i februar 2012. One of those victories was an upset seventh-round TKO over one-time highly ranked welterweight and world title challenger Mike “Maskingevær” Jones on Aug. 23, 2014.

Herrera is promoted by Hitz Boxing and co-managed by Cameron Dunkin and Mike Cericola.

Here are Herrera’s responses to a recent Q&A:

What are your thoughts going into your ShoBox debut?
“Jeg er alltid opp for en utfordring, so I’m really excited about this opportunity. I’m definitely ready to compete against another undefeated fighter. I’m coming to show my skills to the world and prove I’m a boxer you have to pay attention to.

“At this point of my career, I want to make a move fast while I’m young. I don’t just want to be a guy with a nice record. I truly believe in my skills and that I can reach the highest level.

“I’ve been getting great help with sparring with the best of the best in Chicago. Sam Colonna, George Hernandez and all the Chicago boxing coaches have been great mentors to me and I am very thankful.”

What do you know about Shelestyuk?
“He was a great amateur fighter and he’s a lefty. That’s pretty much all I need to know. The only thing I can give him is that he has experience, so I’ve got to be careful of that. But it’s nothing new – I’ve seen fighters like that.”

What kind of fight do you expect?
“I expect him to be a boxer with movement. I think he’ll try to box me. I’ll be coming forward, being aggressive. Deretter, we’ll see what his game plan is.”

What is the key to winning?
“It all depends on the pressure I can apply, throwing the right punches at the right time, the accuracy of my punches. Each punch has to have a purpose. I’m definitely more of a pressure guy. I like Gennady Golovkin’s style, Julio Cesar Chavez is my idol. That is the kind of style I try to fight with.”

On fighting on ShoBox for the first time?
“I’m definitely excited because I know a lot of people will be watching. Jeg er ikke nervøs i det hele tatt. The cameras, the bright lights, ærlig, I don’t care about. My focus is totally on this fight. This is the type of fight that can open a lot of doors for me.”

Is this your biggest fight and do you feel pressure?
“Ja, definitivt, this is my biggest fight — just for all the doors a win would open for me, all the possibilities. Det er ikke noe press på meg. He’s the one representing his country with the weight on his shoulders. I’ve lost before, but that doesn’t make me an opponent.”

Are they making a mistake fighting you??
“I feel like they are making a mistake, but I also feel this is going to be a good test for him. I think Taras took the fight more for himself. But if he doesn’t know now about me, he’s going to find out.”

You boxed amateurs for one year and had 25 endene. Han var en 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist with a boatload of amateur accomplishments. How significant is the experience of fighting amateur?
“Personlig, til meg, the amateurs are not that important at all. It’s all irrelevant once you go pro. I know some great amateur boxers who made it after turning pro, and some who didn’t. It’s a whole different ballgame. As a pro, I believe I’ve fought better guys than he has. I’ve been tested way more than he has. You can’t take away what he did as an amateur, but fighting with the smaller gloves, with no headgear, is totally different.”

Undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), av Catskill, N.Y.. ved hjelp av Moldova, og Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOs), av New York, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International WBC Continental Americas titles in the co-feature.

Nevøen til den populære tidligere to ganger lette verdensmesteren Acelino “Butt” Freitas, ubeseiret lett Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOs), av Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, vil bli motarbeidet av lokal fanfavoritt Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), av Indio, Calif., in an eight-round bout in the opening match of the telecast.

Billetter til arrangementet promotert av Banner Promotions, Thompson Boxing, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (ringside), $70 (reservert) og $50 (generell studiekompetanse) og kan kjøpes ved å ringe (714) 935-0900.

Barry Tompkins vil kalle ShoBox-handlingen fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. Den utøvende produsent er Gordon Hall med Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

Om ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen
Siden oppstarten i juli 2001, den kritikerroste SHOWTIME boksing serie, ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen har vært med unge talenter matchet tøft. Den ShoBox filosofi er å tele spennende, folkemengde-tiltalende og konkurransedyktige kamper samtidig som det gir en Proving Ground for villige prospekter fast bestemt på å kjempe for en verden tittel. Noen av de voksende liste av 67 krigere som har dukket opp på ShoBox og avanserte til garner verdens titler inkluderer: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, 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 og mer.

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UNBEATEN WELTERWEIGHT TARAS SHELESTYUK SPARRING WITH SHANE MOSLEY FOR HIS SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT DEBUT THIS FRIDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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“A lot of guys won’t spar with him. Guys are worried that he will make them look bad.” – Shane Mosley

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NEW YORK (Oktober. 31, 2016) – Promising unbeaten 2012 Olympic Games bronsevinner Taras "Real Deal" Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs) will make his main event debut when he faces upset-minded Jimmy Herrera in the 10-round featured attraction of a ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen tripleheader this Fridaog, November. 4, leve på SHOWTIME ved 10:30 pm. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten) fra Omega-produkter Internasjonalt arrangementssenter i Corona, Calif.

 

A 5-foot-10 up-and-coming rising star, Shelestyuk, av Los Angeles, is ranked No. 9 av WBO og No. 13 i WBA. Shelestyuk, who is making his second ShoBox start, gjennomsnitt 85 punches a round en route to winning his ShoBox debut with a 10-round division over Aslanbek Kozak nov. 6, 2015.

 

The dedicated, hard-working Shelestyuk, som er trent av Eric Brown and spars a few days a week with former world champion Shane Mosley, at Wild Card West in Santa Monica, Calif., har solide ferdigheter, bevegelse og slagkraft.

 

Shelestyuk was a member of a vaunted 2012 Ukrainsk OL-lag som inkluderte fjærvekt medaljevinner Vasyl Lomatsjenko og tungvektsmedalje Oleksandr Usyk. The 30-year-old feels he’s still about a year away from competing against the best at 147 pounds and that he first must get by Herrera. But Mosley claims Shelestyuk reminds him of a bigger Lomachencko and believes he’s already ready for the top names in the welterweight division.

 

Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KOs), Chicago, Ill., har beseiret ubeseirede utsikter i fire av de siste ni kampene og er 8-1-1 samlet siden juli 2012.

 

Shelestyuk, Brown and Mosley spoke to SHOWTIME after a recent workout. Here’s what they said:

 

TARAS SHELESTYUK:

What are your thoughts going into the fight?
“I’m very excited. It’s been six months since my last fight. It’s my first headline fight and hopefully not my last one.

 

“I’ve been putting in a lot of work in my training camp with my trainer Eric Brown, and with my physical conditioning coach. My opponent is a tough fighter. He’s had some good fights with guys like Mike Jones, Egidijus Kavaliauskas and a couple of other big guys. He likes to fight and I think it will be a good fight and a good matchup for our styles.”

 

You’re now a ranked fighter; are you happy with the pace of your progression?

“I’m happy with my progression but of course I want to fight bigger names in championship fights and all of that. I know it’s coming soon. I enjoy my way of training and developing my skills, but if you see your dream you do anything to reach it and don’t let anything get in your way.’’

 

What do you think of the welterweight division?

“It’s a very good division because there are a lot of fighters, but some don’t want to fight each other (very often). There are some very good championship fights to be made and hopefully I will be one of them.”

 

Why did you chose to move to Southern California?

“Well, [ler] mainly because if the great weather, but this is also a good area with a lot of good fighters and a lot of good trainers as well. When I first moved here my manager invited me out and showed me around and I got in the gym right away. I was training with Ruslan Provodnikov and got some sparring in with him before a fight that he had and next thing you know, two weeks later I had my pro debut and now three-and-a-half years later here I am.’’

 

Is there pressure on you when you fight?

“I wouldn’t say I feel pressure because everyone around me is supporting me, they believe in me and I believe in them. My team believes in me and I trust them. I just want to do what I do in the ring, bedre. I want to do better for me, for my family and for my friends.’’

 

Do you follow your Olympic teammates?

“I watch fights of the Ukrainian Olympic Team, and I enjoy when the other guys win. We support each other and we call each other. It is good for there to be more Ukraine fighters who are champions now. Neste år, I hope to be one of them.”

 

How did it feel going 10 runder for første gang?

“Last year in November I had my first 10-round fight on ShoBox, I fought with a strong guy and he gave me a very good fight. I went the 10 rounds and I felt like I could still go two more. I am ready for 10, for 12, det spiller ingen rolle. I feel much better, much more powerful. I have more speed than I had in my last fight, too.”

 

How did you end up training with Eric?

“I trained with Freddie Roach for about two and a half years when I met Eric at Wild Card West Gym. I started sparring with some of his guys there. After my fight with Rodriguez on ESPN in 2015 I asked Eric to train me and we started working. Now that I’ve fought two fights with him as my trainer, I feel my boxing skills are better, I feel more powerful and I enjoy training in his gym.

 

“All of the trainers help us and they give us advice. On the days I spar with Shane Mosley he stops and gives me some advice. I learn a lot from him, being the fighting legend that he is. I grew up watching him fight as a kid and respect what he’s able to teach me. Then the next time I try what he has taught me and it works.”

 

Boxing is in your blood; your dad and brother boxed. When you were younger, did you think you were going to become a fighter?

"Do Not, but my father pushed me in a lot of sports. I did gymnastics, soccer for five years, and played chess. I fought as a kid but it was always friendly. I always enjoyed the training aspect. To train for soccer sometimes my father and I would run barefoot in the snow and I enjoyed it. Så, as a kid, when I first stepped into the boxing gym, it was just so much fun.’’

Your ShoBox fight falls on your father’s birthday; do you have a special present in mind for him?

“It makes me want to get the victory for him. On his day, he will be sitting and watching my fight so I want to get that victory for him, for my family and for the Ukraine.’’

 

ERIC BROWN, Shelestyuk’s trainer

What kind of camp has Taras had has had and what do you see happening på fredag?

“I see a lot of progression in Taras. When we first started working together, one of the things was that Taras always had great boxing ability, but he wasn’t a great finisher. I don’t know if he was gun shy or what it was but he had a tendency of using his talent to get people in trouble but then he would stand back and let them get back in the fight. Så, what we’ve been working on a lot more is getting him to become a better finisher and recognize when he has his man in trouble and how to seize the moment, without being reckless at the same time. He’s improving at a fast pace.

 

“A lot of guys from Ukraine seem to have similar tendencies because they have long amateur careers and they start picking up bad habits that we need to correct. Taras had a little bit of that in him but he seems to be making the adjustments very well. He’s an extremely hard worker and you often have to tell him to slow down, you never have to tell him to do more.”

 

Where do you see him in his career as a welterweight?

“It’s a great division. I’d say that Keith Thurman tops it without a doubt now but there are good fighters like Shawn Porter too. If Mayweather decided to come back, I think he would be all over this division again. Canelo is a good super welterweight, but he’s too busy worrying about catch-weights. Undoubtedly in another year, I think Taras will be right there with the best of them. He’s got a lot of talent, great versatility, great hand speed and foot speed and he’s a good puncher. Not a devastating knockout puncher but a great puncher nonetheless with both hands.’’

 

SHANE MOSLEY, Tidligere verdensmester

How has it been working with Taras and how did you become involved in his training?

“I have been sparring with Taras and he’s looking really sharp. I’ve been sparring with him for about four or five months now pretty consistently because a lot of guys won’t spar with him. Guys are worried that he will make them look bad; he’s so technical and sharp that they don’t want to spar with him. Så, I go in there with him a lot. It’s hard to get people to spar with him.’’

 

Where do you see him in the welterweight division?

“He’s on that championship path, that level, but I think once he gets there, he’ll get more sparring partners and will get even better. He really is a world champion, a world-class fighter. He reminds me of a bigger Lomachenko, sparring with him is just like that. I see him as a top welterweight champion. The way he throws his combinations, he’s a smart boxer who works out very hard. He’s at the gym every single day, whether he’s sparring or not, whether he has some training to do or not. He’ll even be here by himself just moving around and staying sharp. His work ethic is really, really strong.

 

How do you like working with Taras?

“I like Taras and I enjoy working with him. He’s extremely dedicated and that’s hard to find. I like Taras’ work ethic, his personality, how he takes to boxing. He loves this sport and he wants to be the best. He doesn’t like to lose, even in sparring. I’m impressed with him. When I sparred with him for the first time I was very impressed at his swing, his power, his ring accuracy, his IQ of boxing. I was impressed with how hard he worked and his willingness to learn.’’

 

Do you find it unusual for guys to be as dedicated as Taras at this point in their careers?

“It’s unusual in the sense that a lot of fighters want to learn from the top guys but it seems to me with Taras that it’s not fake. He truly does want to learn about boxing so that he can be the best. He wants to become a world champion and is working to become one of the best. If you put Taras in the ring with any big name today and I’d say he would take the victory. He has a sound mind. He has the mentality to be at the top. He’s serious about being the world champion, about being the top fighter. He’s serious about winning and he’s going to take it all the way to the end. If you put this guy against Thurman, I’d go with him. I think he beats Thurman right now.’’

 

Billetter til arrangementet promotert av Banner Kampanjer, Thompson Boxing, Hitz Boxing og Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing er priset til $100 (ringside), $70 (reservert) og $50 (generell studiekompetanse) og kan kjøpes ved å ringe (714) 935-0900.

 

I ShoBox co-feature, ubeseiret krysservekt Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), av Catskill, N.Y.. ved hjelp av Moldova, og Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOs), av New York, vil kollidere i en 10-runde for ledige WBC International og WBC Continental Americas tittels. Unbeaten lightweight Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOs), av Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, vil bli motarbeidet av lokal fanfavoritt Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), av Indio, Calif., in an eight-round bout in the opening bout of the telecast. Freitas, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas.

 

Barry Tompkins vil kalle ShoBox handling fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. Den utøvende produsent er Gordon Hall med Rich Gaughan produsere og Rick Phillips regi.

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Verdensrangerte lette Xolisani Ndongeni & fjærvekt super prospekt Ruben Villa overskrift underkort på fredag, November 4

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Ubeseiret Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru & Stivens Bujaj Meet In Co-feature; Nevø av tidligere verdensmester Popo Freitas, Vitor Jones Freitas står overfor Manuel Mendez

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Philadelphia, PA./Corona CA. (Oktober. 25, 2016) – Verdensrangerte lette kandidat Beklager Ndongeni og høyt ansett fjærvekt prospekt Ruben Villa vil overskriften et kjempefint underkort fredag ​​kveld, 4. november på Omega Products International Events Center i Corona, California.
På veggen av Øst-Kapp, Sør-Afrika har en oversikt over 21-0 med 11 knockouts og er rangert som nummer 2 av WBA.

Den 26 år gamle skal lage sin amerikanske debut mot Juan Garcia Mendez (19-1-1, 12 KO s) av Mexicali, Mexico i en kamp som er planlagt til ti runder.

Ndongeni ble profesjonell 2010 og er IBO lettvektsmester og tidligere sørafrikansk superfjærvekt & Lette mester. Blant hans 21 seier er en seier over tidligere verdensmester Mzonke Fana. I sin siste kamp, Ndongeni scoret en 1. rundestopp over Emilio Norfat på 22. april i Øst-London, Sør-Afrika.

Ndongeni er promotert er Rodney Bermans Golden Gloves Promotions.

Mendez, 24 år gammel, er en 7 år profesjonell, og er på en fem-kamps vinnerrekke. I sin siste kamp, Mendez stoppet Roman Mendez inn 1 runde på mai 29, 2015 i Mexicali, Mexico.

Villa of Salinas, California har en rekord på 2-0 med 2 1st-runde knockouts.

Den 19 år gammel var en to ganger nasjonal gullhansmester, 2-tid Jr. OL-mester, og 2015 Olympiske forsøk nummer to, og han har to seire over 2016 OL-vinner av sølvmedalje Shakur Stevenson.

Han ble profesjonell 29. juli med 1. runde stopp over Gerardo Molina. Villa fulgte opp med en stopp i første runde over Jose Mora på 23. september i Ontario, California.

Villa's motstander i den planlagte kampen om fire omganger blir kunngjort om kort tid.

I en 4-runders superflyvevekt, Danny Andujo (2-0, 1 KO) av Temcula, California vil kjempe Joel cano (0-3) av byen, Mexico.

Jonathan Esquivel av Anaheim, California vil debutere proff mot en motstander som skal kåres i mellomvekt.

Billetter til arrangementet promotert av Banner Promotions & Thompson, er priset til $100 (ringside), $70 (reservert) og $50 (generell studiekompetanse) og kan kjøpes ved å ringe (714) 935-0900.
Ubeseiret 2012 OL-bronsevinner Terrasse “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs) vil møte opprørt sinn Jaime Herrera i den 10-runde weltervektens hovedbegivenhet i en ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen trippelhode på, leve på SHOWTIME på 10:30 pm. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten).

I co-feature, ubeseiret krysservekt Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), av Catskill, NY i form av Moldova, og Stevens “Superman” Bujaj(16-0-1, 11 KOs), av New York, vil kollidere i en 10-runde for de ledige WBC International og WBC Continental Americas titlene.

I åpnings bout av sendingen, ubeseiret lett Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOs), av Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, vil bli motarbeidet av lokal fanfavoritt Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), av Indio, SLIK AS, i en 8-runde kamp. Den 23 år gamle Freitas er nevøen til den populære tidligere fire ganger verdensmesteren Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

Barry Tompkins vil kalle ShoBox-handlingen fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. Den utøvende produsent er Gordon Hall med Rich Gaughan produsere og Rick Phillips regi.
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UBEHANDLET UKRAINISK VELTVEKT TARAS SHELESTYUK FACES UPSET-MINDED JAIME HERRERA I HOVEDBEFINNELSE AV SHOBOX: DEN NYE GENERASJONEN TRIPLEHEADER FREDAG, November. 4, LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME®

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Ubeseiret Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru & Stivens Bujaj Meet In Co-feature; Nevø av tidligere verdensmester Popo Freitas, Vitor Jones Freitas står overfor Manuel Mendez

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NEW YORK (Oktober. 13, 2016) - Ubeseiret 2012 OL-bronsevinnerTaras "Real Deal" Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs) vil møte opprørt sinn Jaime Herrera i 10-runde veltvekt hovedarrangement av en ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen tripleheader på Fredag, November. 4, leve på SHOWTIME på 10:30 pm. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten) fra Omega-produkter Internasjonalt arrangementssenter i Corona, Calif.

 

Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOs), av Los Angeles ved hjelp av Ukraina, var medlem av en 2012 Ukrainsk OL-lag som inkluderte fjærvekt medaljevinner Vasyl Lomatsjenko og tungvektsmedalje Oleksandr Usyk. Jaime Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KOs), Chicago, Ill., har beseiret ubeseirede utsikter i fire av de siste ni kampene og er 8-1-1 samlet siden juli 2012.

 

I co-feature, ubeseiret krysservekt Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), av Catskill, N.Y.. ved hjelp av Moldova, og Stivens “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOs), av New York, vil kollidere i en 10-runde for ledige WBC International og WBC Continental Americas tittels.

 

I åpnings bout av sendingen, ubeseiret lett Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOs), av Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, vil bli motarbeidet av lokal fanfavoritt Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOs), av Indio, Calif., i en åtte-round bout. Den 23 år gamle Freitas er nevøen til den populære tidligere to ganger lette verdensmesteren Acelino “Popo” Freitas.

 

Fire av de seks krigerne på den utpreget internasjonale tripleheaderen vil risikere sine ubeseirede poster mot det som sannsynligvis vil være deres tøffeste oppdrag til dags dato. Shelestyuk og Bejanaru vil gjøre sitt andre ShoBox starter. Det er også andre gang ShoBox har sendt fra Omega. Den første fant sted 5. oktober, 2007, og presenterte seire av Yonnhy Perez og Mickey bey jr., som begge skulle fortsette å bli verdensmestere, to av 67 boksere på ShoBox å gjøre slik.

 

Billetter til arrangementet promotert av Banner Kampanjer, Thompson Boxing, Hitz Boxing og Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing er priset til $100 (ringside), $70 (reservert) og $50 (generell studiekompetanse) og kan kjøpes ved å ringe (714) 935-0900.

 

TARAS SHELESTYUK VS. JAIME HERRERA - 10-runders veltvekt Main Event

Taras Sjelestjuk (uttalt “TARE-as SHELL-es-tok) gjennomsnitt 85 slag per runde i hans ShoBox debut i november i fjor, å vinne en imponerende 10-omgang enstemmig avgjørelse Aslanbek Kozak. I hans siste start og ensomme utflukt i år i fjor Mai 20, 5-fots-10, 30-år gamle Shelestyuk slått ut Erick Martinez i tredje runde i Ontario, Calif.

 

“Treningen min går bra, Jeg er kraftigere og farten min er bedre,”Sa den tidligere internasjonale utmerkelsen. “Herrera er en grov fighter, men det betyr ikke noe for meg fordi jeg ønsker å ta steget opp og komme i kamp på mesterskapsnivå. ''

 

Shelestyuk, som er trent av Eric Brown på Wild Card West, har solide ferdigheter, bevegelse og slagkraft. Siden jeg ble proff i mars 2013 han har utelukkende kjempet i USA. Mange av de fremragende 2012 Det ukrainske OL-laget ble øyeblikkelig potensielle kunder som profesjonelle, inkludert Lomachenko, som vant et fjærvekt-verdensmesterskap i bare sin tredje kamp på SHOWTIME. Nå, det er Shelestyuks tur til å gå opp på tallerkenen.

 

“Jeg følger 2012 Ukrainsk OL-lag, og alle gutta har det veldig bra, og jeg er glad for dem,Sa Shelestyuk, hvem dro 300-15 i amatørene. “Men jeg sammenligner ikke resultatene mine med noen andre fordi jeg har min egen karriere og min egen vei til et mesterskapsbelte, og jeg gleder meg over denne reisen. ”
Herrera, en proff siden desember 2009, ser ut til å være en legitim test for Shelestyuk. Herrera har vunnet tre strake, beseiret ubeseirede prospekter i fire av de ni siste kampene, og er 8-1-1 generelt siden slippe en beslutning til Adrian Granados i 2012. En av disse seirene var en opprørt knockout av engangs høyt rangert veltervekt og verdensutfordringsutfordrer Mike “Machine Gun” Jones aug. 23, 2014.

 

“Taras er en stor fighter, og jeg vet at jeg er underdog, men jeg har overrasket noen krigere før, og jeg er trygg og klar til å gi det mitt beste og vinne igjen,”Sa Herrera. «Jeg kommer inn i denne kampen med den samme mentaliteten som jeg hadde i kampene mot de andre ubeseirede gutta. Slik jeg ser det, Taras har alt å tape, og jeg kjemper ettersom jeg ikke har noe å tape. ''

 

«Jeg har trent veldig seriøst og er spent på å kunne vise frem ferdighetene mine på TV. Jeg vokste opp med å se ShoBox. Det vil være flere øyne på meg, og de vil se min evne til å kjempe. Å vinne vil øke rangeringen og åpne flere dører for karrieren min. ”

 

CONSTANTIN BEJENARU VS. STIVENS BUJAJ - 10-Round Cruiserweight Bout

Bejenaru (uttalt "bay-zhin-nah-ROO") var en dyktig amatør. Southpaw bokset på det rumenske landslaget for 10 år og var ni ganger nasjonal mester.

 

I sin ShoBox premiere sist April 15, den aktive og atletiske innfødte i Ungheni, Moldova, scoret en enstemmig åtterunde avgjørelse over tidligere ubeseiretAlexey Zubov (10-0), en tidligere russisk amatørmester og sju ganger europeisk amatørmester.

 

Bejenaru er opptatt av å komme tilbake til ShoBox og fortsett sine vinnende måter. “Bujaj er en flott bokser, vi er begge ubeseiret, men det kan bare være en seierherre, og jeg har ikke tenkt å tape denne kampen,'' Sa han. “Jeg gikk inn i denne kampen med den hensikt å vinne. Det er det jeg trener for å gjøre, det er det jeg skal gjøre.

 

“Som en mann som har bokset i over 22 år, Jeg føler meg veldig takknemlig for å ha fått denne muligheten. I min forrige ShoBox fight, Jeg ble stemplet som underdog. De som tvilte på meg, skiftet raskt mening når de så meg slåss, og enda mer når dommeren løftet hånden min i seier. ''

 

Bujaj (uttalt “Boo-ha”) ble født i Kelmend, Albania, men flyttet til Bronx, New York i tidlig alder. Det ubeseirede utsiktene var en to ganger New York Golden Gloves Champion i tungvekt som har laget gode kamper hver gang og for det meste fikk det til å se lett ut. Dette er Bujajs tredje planlagte start i 10 omganger, mens Bejenaru skal debutere i 10 omganger.

 

26-åringen har vunnet sine fire siste på rad, inkludert hans to siste etter knockout, siden boksing en delt 10-runde uavgjort i en slugfest med den da ubeseiret tre ganger Chicago Golden Gloves mester Junior Wright (10-0) i mai 2014.

 

«Jeg blir forberedt,Sa Bujah som kommer fra en første runde TKO over tidligere ubeseiret slått Sergio Ramirez (11-0) på Juni 11. «Jeg trener som om dette er en verdensmestertittel, og jeg er helt klar til å vinne. Jeg vet at motstanderen min er ubeseiret, og jeg kan ikke overse ham. Slik jeg har det, Jeg er på A-spillet mitt. Jeg trente i Las Vegas, og nå er jeg tilbake i New York med Sharif Younan, og jeg er klar til å gjøre alt jeg kan for å vinne denne kampen.

 

“Dette er eksponeringen og muligheten jeg har ventet på. Jeg vil bare plukke opp disse WBC-titlene som vi kjemper for og bli bumpet opp på rangeringene. En gang tar jeg opp disse beltene, Jeg kommer til å være i toppen 10 og alt er mulig. ''

 

VITOR JONES FREITAS VS. MANUELL MENDEZ Åtte-runde lettvektskamp

Nevøen til den populære tidligere to ganger lette verdensmesteren Acelino “Popo” Freitas har vunnet i 12 sammenhengende kamper siden han kjempet med en nei-konkurranse i sin pro-debut i juli 2012. Han kommer fra en femte runde TKO over Rodolfo Franz siste Mai 21.

 

For to utflukter siden, Freitas fanget den brasilianske lette kronen med en 10-runders avgjørelse over Sidney Even. Dette vil Freitas ’sjette U.S. start; hans siste fem kamper var i Brasil.

 

“Onkelen min hadde mange flotte kamper på SHOWTIME og på November. 4, Jeg ønsker å fortsette arven hans,”Sa Freitas. "Dette vil være et nytt skritt i å følge i hans fotspor for å bli verdensmester. ''

 

Mendez, som blir trent av de respekterte Joel Diaz, kommer fra en fjerde runde knockout over Erick Martinez siste september. 23 i Ontario. Mendez brukte en sterk, blåmerke-stil der han blandet slagene sine godt for å straffe Martinez. 5-fots-8, 26-år gamle Mendez har gått 12-0-2 siden han ble stoppet i sin pro-debut i oktober 2010.

 

“Jeg er spent på denne muligheten til å kjempe videre ShoBox,Sa Mendez som er en sparringpartner for Ruslan Provodnikov og Timothy Bradley. “Jeg vet med seier, karrieren min vil eskalere til et nytt nivå. Jeg ønsker å slå Vitor ut.”

 

Barry Tompkins vil kalle ShoBox handling fra ringside med Steve Farhoodog tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. Den utøvende produsent er Gordon Hall med Rich Gaughan produsere og Rick Phillips regi.

 

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Omtrent ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen
Siden oppstarten i juli 2001, den kritikerroste SHOWTIME boksing serie, ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen har omtalt unge talenter matchet tøft. Den ShoBox filosofi er å kringkaste spennende, folkemengde-tiltalende og konkurransedyktige kamper samtidig som det gir en Proving Ground for villige prospekter fast bestemt på å kjempe for en verden tittel. Noen av de voksende liste av 67 krigere som har dukket opp på ShoBox og avansert å samle verdens titler inkluderer: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, 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 og mer.

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UNBEATEN TREY LIPPE MORRISON STOPS ED LATIMORE IN FIRST; “HOT ROD” KALAJDZIC WINS MAIN EVENT WITH IMPRESSIVE FIFTH-ROUND TKO OVER TRAVIS PETERKIN ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FROM BUFFALO RUN CASINO

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Ivan Baranchyk Wins Unanimous Decision over Wang Zhimin

Unbeaten Welterweight Ivan Golub Stops James Stevenson in Third

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MIAMI, Okla. (Sju. 24, 2016) – On a night when undefeated heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison won his television debut and Ivan "The Beast" Baranchyk og Ivan "The Volk" Golub forble ubeseiret, Lett tungvekt Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic regained his winning ways by registering a fifth-round knockout over previously unbeaten Travis Peterkin i den viktigste hendelsen i en ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen quadrupleheader leve på SHOWTIME Fredag fra Buffalo Run Casino i Miami, Okla.

 

Gjør sin ShoBox debut and first start since suffering his lone defeat on a disputed decision to Marcus Browne, a motivated Kalajdzic (22-1, 15 KOs) St. Petersburg, Fla., dropped Peterkin (16-1-1, 7 KOs), of the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, N.Y., two times in the fifth before the fight was stopped at 1:32.

 

Other televised results: Baranchyk (12-0, 10 KOs), av Brooklyn, N.Y., took a 10-round unanimous decision over Wang Zhimin (7-1, 3 KOs, 7-1 WSB), of Nutley, N.J. by way of Ningbo, Porselen, i ShoBox co-feature; immensely popular local favorite and son of the late former world heavyweight champion, Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, tungvekt Trey Lippe Morrison (12-0, 12 KOs) demolished previously unbeaten Ed Latimore (13-1, 7 KOs), of Pittsburgh, Pa., scoring en 2:19, first-round TKO; and Ukrainian welterweight Golub (13-0, 11 KOs, 5-0 WSB), av Brooklyn, registered a third-round knockout over James Stevenson(23-3, 16 KOs), av Baltimore, Md.

 

Kalajdzic overwhelmed Peterkin with consistent aggression, superior fighting spirit and better power. Han landet 45 prosent av hans makt skudd, Inkludert 60 percent in the final round. Mer, he led 37-7 in body connects.

 

“The one-dimensional nature of Travis Peterkin cost him big time because he had no answer for Hot Rod’s right hand, and when he threw his own power shots they were ineffective,'' ShoBox ekspert analytiker Steve Farhood said afterward. “He was exposed i kveld, and Kalajdzic rejuvenated his career after the loss with Marcus Browne.”

 

A 6-foot-2 native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kalajdzic dropped Peterkin the first time with a right-left combination and finished him with a right-left-right combination. Peterkin fell heavily in a neutral corner, prompting the referee to stop it.

 

“He was a little bit awkward so it took me a little bit to find my range but once I did and I got into a rhythm, I knew he wasn’t going to last,’’ Kalajdzic said. “We have been working on staying patient and finding that range and it showed i kveld.

 

“I wanted to make a statement in this fight and I did. I want the biggest names in the light heavyweight division, but before that I want Marcus Browne again. That is unfinished business for me. If he really thinks he won the fight then let’s do it again. We could fight next week. I’m ready.’’

 

Baranchyk, despite getting cut for the first time in his career (over his left eye in the fifth), vunnet av resultatet av 100-90 to ganger, og 99-91. There were no knockdowns.

 

The rounds, particularly in the fight’s second half, were competitive. Both fighters landed a high percentage of power shots, 44 percent for Baranchyk, 41 percent for Zhimin, but the difference was that Baranchyk was busier, crisper and physically stronger.

 

Going more than four rounds for the first time, he answered questions about his late-round stamina and feels he is now ready to step up again.

“The 140-pound division is loaded with talent,’’ Baranchyk said. “There are tons of fighters I would love to fight, but there are two guys in particular I’d like to fight next: Maurice Hooker and Abel Ramos. Hooker is with Roc Nation and is above me in the ratings. He’s undefeated and this would be a great fight to prove I’m one of the best up-and-coming guys in this division. I’d love Ramos to fight Ramos too. We are both promoted by DBE and I have heard he called me out. He’s a come forward guy and those are the type of fights I like and that make for great TV.

“I love the fans here in Miami and I love fighting on ShoBox. This was my first time going 10 rounds and I feel great. Of course I would have liked to get the knockout because I always want to put on a spectacular show, but this was a great learning experience for me. He was an extremely tough opponent and I was surprised he was able to take so many big shots. We have been working on being patient and boxing and I was able to show that i kveld.''

 

Wang, who gave his best and never allowed Baranchyk to relax, sa, “I felt a little tight and I couldn’t get my punches off like I wanted to. He was a little too big for me.’’

 

In a performance that lit up the arena, Lippe Morrison dropped Latimore two times and was on the verge of knocking him down again when the referee stepped in and halted matters at 2:19. Morrison decked Latimore the first time with a right hand midway through the first. Øyeblikk senere, Latimore went down again from two rights and a left hook. After a series of shots, the referee stopped it.

 

“You know I have to watch the fight, but I think I did alright,’’ said Morrison after what was supposed to be the most dangerous assignment of his career. “I know I have to be patient and work behind my jab and just take the opening that I see – patiently. Being patient is something I’ve really been working on. I really felt my patience this time.

 

“I didn’t expect it to end this quick. I knew it might, but I didn’t plan on it. It felt good to drop a guy with my left hand. I never had the accuracy or quickness with the left that I do know. I now feel that I am equally adept with both hands. My left is like my right.

 

“To win a fight like this is definitely a relief. I was nervous about the fight, but not about fighting on TV. This was supposed to be my toughest fight on paper and I think I did well.

 

“I feel I may have opened some eyes, but that’s in large part to Freddie Roach. I feel I’m improving thanks to Freddie. I’m throwing quicker, snappier punches and the coordination between my footwork with my hands is way better. All that is because of Freddie.

 

“I wasn’t going for the KO but I’m glad it happened. I could not have done it without Freddie, det er sikkert. I’ll be going back to California in a week and then right to the gym.”

 

The knockout was Lippe Morrison’s ninth in the first round. He also has two second-round knockouts and one fourth-round KO in a career that began in February 2014.

 

“We want to see more of Trey Lippe Morrison,'' Farhood sa. “Let’s let Freddie Roach to do a little bit more of work with him. He had a tremendous pressure on him i kveld, but he did fantastically and he responded very well. He made a big step up in class i kveld and couldn’t have produced a better result: a first-round knockout.”

 

After a competitive, fast-paced first round, Golub took over as Stevenson appeared to tire. A picturesque right hook to the chin dropped and staggered Stevenson, who still wobbly, got up by the count of five, but Golub continued his two-fisted assault, delivered over 20 unanswered punches and the referee stopped it.

 

“To me the guy that stole the show was Golub,"Sa Farhood. “We keep thinking of him as a boxer but he showed tremendous power i kveld. He knocked out a very sturdy opponent in Stevenson and Baranchyk will benefit tremendously by going 10 runder. He showed a lot by throwing as many punches as he did late in the fight against an opponent who simply wouldn’t be hurt.’’

 

“I could see from the first round that he was leaving himself wide open when he was coming in,’’ said Golub after his second ShoBox start. “I knew it was only a matter of time until I caught him with something really big and I would get him out of there. I’m happy with the performance but know I still have a lot to improve on. Our game plan was to be patient and box and let him come to us. I’m looking forward to getting back in there soon and continuing to climb the ranks of the welterweight division.’’

Fredagens four-fight telecast that was promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Tony Holden Productions in association with Fight Promotions and Roc Nation Sports will re-air Mandag ved 10 pm. OG/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning today, Lørdag, Sju. 24.

 

Barry Tompkins kalt ShoBox handling fra ringside med Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. Den utøvende produsent er Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughanprodusere og Rick Phillips regi.

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FINAL WEIGHTS, SITATER & PHOTOS FOR SHOBOX: DEN NYE GENERASJON QUADRUPLEHEADER

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TOMORROW/Fredag LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME® Ved 10 Pm. OG/PT

“Hot Rod” Kalajdzic Meets Travis Peterkin in Main Event,

Ivan Baranchyk Takes On Wang Zhimin, Trey Lippe Morrison
Faces Ed Latimore, Ivan Golub Battles James Stevenson

At Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Okla.

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MIAMI, Okla. (Sju. 22, 2016) – The eight fighters (combined record 114-3-1, 78 knockouts) featured on the ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen quadrupleheader leve på SHOWTIME (10 pm. OG/PT, forsinket på vestkysten) i morgen, Fredag, Sju. 23, from the Buffalo Run Casino are set to go.

 

I ShoBox main event, gang-beaten Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic (21-1, 14 KOs), St. Petersburg, Fla. will be opposed by undefeated Travis Peterkin (16-0-1, 7 KOs), av Brooklyn, N.Y.. in a 10-round light heavyweight scrap. Junior lightweight sensation Ivan "The Beast" Baranchyk (11-0, 10 KOs), av Brooklyn, N.Y., oppfyller Wang Zhimin (7-0, 3 KOs, 7-1 WSB), of Nutley, N.J. by way of Ningbo, Porselen, i 10-round co-funksjonen. Klikk HER to watch a video of Baranchyk’s last fight, en 21 second KO.

Tungvekt Trey Lippe Morrison (11-0, 11 KOs), of Grove, Okla., the son of the late former world heavyweight champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison, will make his television debut against fellow unbeaten Roc Nation prospect Ed “Black Magic” Latimore (13-0, 7 KOs), of Pittsburgh, Pa, in a six-round bout and Ukrainian welterweight Ivan "The Volk" Golub (12-0, 10 KOs, 5-0 WSB), av Brooklyn, N.Y.. ansikter James “Keep’em Sleepin” Stevenson (23-2, 16 KOs), av Baltimore, Md., in an eight-rounder that will open the telecast.

 

vektene: Kalajdzic weighed 175½ pounds, Peterkin 174; Baranchyk tipped the scale at 139¾ pounds, Zhimin 139½, Morrison weighed 221½ pounds, Latimore 219; and Golub weighed 146½ pounds, Stevenson 146.

 

Tickets for the event promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Tony Holden Productions in association with Roc Nation Sports are priced at $35, $55 og $75 og er tilgjengelig på buffalorun.com og stubwire.com.

 

Below is what the fighters had to say prior to Torsdagens innveiing:

 

Radivoje KALAJDZIC

“This is my second 10-round fight and it is against another unbeaten southpaw from New York. I’m looking forward to this fight and I’m anxious to look ahead.

 

“I was very upset after my last fight [a controversial decision loss to unbeaten Marcus Browne]. I wasn’t really mad necessarily at myself or my team; it was mostly the referee. Deretter, afterward when I saw the reaction from the fans, who totally booed the decision, even took their Marcus Browne T-shirts off, I didn’t feel so badly.

 

"På fredag I want to come in and look great and hopefully stop this guy. I want to look better and cleaner than I did against Browne. I fought OK against Browne, but I should have used my jab more and not allowed him to grab and hold me so much.

 

“I was looking too much to land my right. I know I need to do better at setting it up by jabbing first. And by punching in bunches.

“A big win Fredag won’t remove the overall sting of my last fight; nothing can erase the result. But since Browne doesn’t want to give me a rematch, I’m not going to just chase him. I have to move ahead.

 

“Against Peterkin, I want to keep it simple – jab, move and use the right hand. I need to keep him on the end of my punches. It looks like he comes at you but I’m going to come at him, også, in a smart way. I want to try and get inside, smother him. I never got that chance against Browne because of all the holding.

 

“Peterkin is undefeated, durable and coming to win. I expect a very tough fight. But everything is going according to plan. I had about sixth months of preparation. The errors I made in my last fight have been fixed. They won’t happen again. I have an opportunity in this fight to erase all the bitter memories of my last fight.’’

 

TRAVIS Peterkin

“Making 175 pounds is OK. I can make the weight with no problem. So weight is no issue. If there was a weight class at 185, I’d probably be in it, men 175 is fine. Jeg er klar.

 

“I watched ‘Hot Rod’ closely against Browne. It was definitely a good fight. I feel Marcus could have won easily if he’d have finished the job in some of the rounds. If he stays outside he wins easily, but he wanted to make a point by going inside.

 

“Now ‘Hot Rod’ gets me, and this is a tremendous opportunity for me. He’s a good fighter and should have a zero there on his losses. He has power and is a decent counter-puncher. But we’ve prepared for him. We’re coming to win, box or brawl. This has been one of my best camps in a long time. I’m confident of a win.

 

“The key is controlling what goes on in the ring, be smart and listen to my corner. I feel this is definitely the toughest fight for me, and for him, også.

 

“’I’m looking forward to the fight and the opportunity to make a name for myself at 175. It’s been a long journey, but if I can be myself and do what I came here to do, I’ll be fine.’’

 

Oy BARANCHYK

“This is like a second home for me, fighting in Miami. I like the people. They seem to like me. Fredag should be an exciting night for everybody.

 

“My last two fights have ended quickly but I always train and plan to go 10 runder. I never try for one-round knockouts. I look forward to the time when I can show off a little more of my boxing and overall skills. I do have patience.

 

“I think my opponent is very good and has a lot of experience. He’s better than the last two fighters I fought. I feel this fight could go some rounds. But I have power, so we’ll see.

 

“I work very hard in the gym. I spar 10 rounds every day. I got to spar a few rounds with Danny Garcia for this fight. Training with a world champion like him was a tremendous learning experience and it helped me a lot. I hope some of it shows på fredag.''

 

WANG ZHIMIN

“I want to thank everyone for this chance to fight. I’m prepared for everything. My opponent is a very experienced boxer with a good reputation. This is definitely a step up and my biggest fight.

 

“I can promise you one thing: We’ll put on an exciting show for you.

 

“My goal is to ultimately be fighting for a world title. It takes a lot of time, patience and work inside the gym.

 

“I’m known for my aggressiveness but I’m constantly working on boxing more. I feel I’ve improved a lot since I was an amateur.

 

“So I’m ready for this fight. He may be a big puncher but I don’t look at his numbers. This is a solid matchup, a crossroads fight and a good opportunity for both of us.’’

 

TREY LIPPE MORRISON

“This is a real, significant step up for me but I have to approach it like I always do.

 

“Moving to Hollywood [Calif.] was a big change for me, but it meant I could train with Freddie Roach. He boosted my confidence just by the fact he agreed to take me on. So he must have seen something.

 

“There are so many things we work on: ring generalship, fotarbeid, things to look for, stuff to avoid.

 

“This is a tough fight for both of us, a dangerous test. Latimore is definitely my toughest opponent so far.

 

“I know a lot of people are interested in watching me and seeing how I do because of my dad. But as I go on, they’ll see I’m my own person.

 

“Fighting here again at the Buffalo Run is always exciting but a ring is a ring; there is no home field advantage. I certainly appreciate the fans’ support but I can’t think about it.

 

“One of these days I’ll fight someone who can take my shots. It might be Latimore, but if it happens, Jeg skal være klar for det. As for me taking a shot, I’ve been rocked in sparring but not in a live fight.

 

“Hurting my right hand in my last fight was a real blessing. I knew I always had power in it but now I have speed and accuracy to go along with it. My hand hasn’t given me any problems at all in training. So I don’t think about it. If I hurt it again, I’ll just deal with it and fight on.’’

FREDDIE ROACH, Morrison’s Trainer

“I was supposed to be in the Philippines, but I’m very close with Manny Pacquiao and I told him, ‘Listen, Manny, I’m going to be a week late because I have a big fight with Trey coming up,’ and he said, ‘I’ll see you in a week. Get the win.’

“We are a 100 prosent klar. We have great sparring partners. We’ve done great work and I know he’s coming from a broken hand and he hasn’t fought in a while, but his strengthening and conditioning is going really well. This is going to be a great fight and I expect him to be at his best. [Looking at Ed Latimore] You are going to feel his power.

“Trey has very good power and breaking his hand helped him. We got to develop both hands and now he has knockout power in both hands.

“Ed Latimore is a very difficult opponent, but I think Trey will beat him.’

ED LATIMORE

“My whole goal is to be totally calm, relaxed and in control. It’s not a physical or mental thing.

 

“I feel I’ve come a long way and I’m improving all the time. There were times when I was overthinking in the ring, but no more. I work on technique each and every day; my work ethic is impeccable.

 

“I’ve become such a better student of boxing. When I first started watching, I thought it was boring. Then I learned how to watch, and began to notice the subtle things going on. I now know what I’m looking at when I watch films and I see things totally different than I did before. Now I know what to do with what I learn.

 

“I may be small for a heavyweight but I’m never going to be one of those big guys so I do not put a lot of emphasis on size. If you can fight, you can fight. I work on developing skills. Punching power comes from technique and repetition, not always from size.

 

“I’m looking forward to a good fight. I have to stay composed. Morrison likes to come right out at you but I’m not planning to just let him come at me like he did his other opponents. I have something I plan to do that will give him something to think about.

 

“Fighting him is huge for me. His name means a lot. He’s the toughest guy I’ve fought. But I don’t think about my emotions and fighting in his hometown. We knew what we were getting into and there’s nothing we can do about it. There are things that are beyond your control.

 

“I’m still in school, majoring in physics, but I took a semester off. Deretter, this opportunity came along. No way I could do both right now. I enjoy how far I’ve come in boxing. I think the hard work is paying off.

 

“I’m confident I’ll win Fredag. It’s going to be a great.’’

IVAN Golub

“I’ve been working mainly on my inside game and setting down on my punches lately. I know Stevenson is a good boxer, a slick guy who knows what do to. I have to try and stay patient, work the jab, work the body and put on pressure.

 

“In the amateurs it was more about points. Winning was OK with points but in the U.S. you need more than that.

 

“My mindset going into every fight is on going the distance. I’m looking forward to fighting Stevenson. Besides his boxing ability, he takes a good shot.

 

“This will be a real test for me, my toughest test. I’m a natural 160 but can make welterweight easily. It’s been a good camp for me.’’

 

JAMES STEVENSON

“I think my opponent is probably taking me lightly. But he’s going to see a different me. I’m looking at this as a must-win, can-win fight. The birth of my daughter recently totally woke me up. It made me realize it was time to straighten up, stop running the streets and totally focus on my job. I have to take care of her. The added responsibility made me change my ways.

 

“So this training camp has been totally different than any I’ve had before. I’m really prepared. I didn’t come here to run, Jeg kommer til å vinne. I’m certainly not here to be anyone’s opponent.

 

“It’s been crazy in my hometown. The whole city of Baltimore is behind me, and that is very exciting. Fredagis the most important fight ever for me and I am looking forward to it.

 

“I’m confident I can be the first to defeat Golub.’’

GORDON HALL, Senior Vice President of Production, Showtime Sports & Executive Producer,ShoBox: Den nye generasjonen

"I morgen night we have eight fighters with a total combined record of 114-3-1. We have undefeated fighters facing each other. Vi hadde 151 fighters fight on ShoBox, and lose that 0. I morgen natt, on the second matchup of the night, we have two undefeated heavyweights. Trey Lippe Morrison’s father may have been Tommy, but we are not here because he’s Tommy’s son. We are here because we believe that Trey Lippe Morrison can fight and he’s taking a big step up in taking on Ed Latimore. It’s a big fight for both fighters and I credit them for taking the matchup.

 

“Ivan Golub had 300 amatør kamper. He’s an accomplished fighter, we had him once before on ShoBox and he’s taking on James Stevenson, a veteran fighter, who’s not coming here to lose.

 

“Ivan Baranchyk, the adopted son of Buffalo Run Casino here in Miami. He’s one of the fighters you want to pay to see. He’s all action. His skill level is A-plus and Wang Zhimin knows that and he’s not afraid.

 

“The main event, Rod Kalajdzic vs. Travis Peterkin is the one to watch out for. Kalajdzic loss on his record against Marcus Browne is debatable to those who saw the fight. Travis Peterkin is undefeated, so for me this is a fight of two undefeated fighters in the light heavyweight division, which has Adonis Stevenson, Andre Ward, Sergey Kovalev. It’s a hot division and looking for new blood and hopefully we’ll see it herei morgen natt. "

Barry Tompkins vil kalle ShoBox handling fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjene som ekspert analytikere. Den utøvende produsent er Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan produsere og Rick Phillips regi.

 

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Den nye generasjonen: Lippe-Morrison ready for ShoBox debut

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Miami, OK (September 22, 2016) – As the son of popular former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, Trey Lippe-Morrison’s name alone generates attention.

 

A quick glance at the Oklahoman’s record shows that all 11 of his victories came by knockout, 10 inside of two rounds. Those who dug deeper into Lippe-Morrison’s career will see that he’s trained by legendary Freddie Roach at Wildcard Boxing Club in Los Angeles, SLIK AS. On the contrary, his critics note that his name alone generated the buzz rather than his knockouts and many second generation boxers didn’t meet expectations.

 

På fredag evening at the Buffalo Run Casino, Lippe-Morrison looks to make his TV debut a successful one when he battles fellow unbeaten Ed “Black Magic” Latimore. The bout opens a quadrupleheader on Shobox: The New Generation and is scheduled for 6 runder. Latimore, 13-0 (7 KO s), owns amateur wins over former heavyweight champion Charles Martin and 2012 US Olympian Dominic Breazeale. The Pittsburgh, PA native will be Lippe-Morrison’s toughest test to date and he believes the heavy interest in this fight will only elevate his career when he emerges victorious.

 

“This is a difficult fight for Trey,” said Tony Holden, Lippe-Morrison’s promoter. “Latimore is undefeated and had a good amateur background. He and his team believe this fight will opens doors for him. The interest in this fight is extremely high not just because of whom Trey is but also since there are two unbeaten American heavyweight squaring off early in their careers. The winner is definitely worthy of being considered a top up and coming heavyweight.”

 

Lippe-Morrison is a member of Holden Productions’ “Four State Franchise” and fought 9 av hans 11 fights at the Buffalo Run Casino, a venue he’s helped sell out multiple times. With the hometown advantage and flawless start to his pro career, Lippe-Morrison knows there will be pressure on him but believes he’s ready to handle it.

 

“There is a little bit of added pressure,” the 26-year-old said of fighting on TV. “There are of course the people that want to see me on the same level at my father but some of it is brought on by me. My team and I believe I’m ready for this. I’ve been getting a lot better and learning every day under Freddie Roach. Freddie says I’m prepared for the step up and he has full confidence in me. Now I’ve got to go out and perform.”

 

The quadrupleheader airs live on Showtime at 10 PM ET and also features Ivan “The Volk” Golub against James “Keep em’ Sleepin” Stevenson, Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk vs Zhimin Wang and Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic taking on “Notorious” Travis Peterkin.

 

Tickets are sold out and this excellent evening of boxing is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Holden Productions in association with Fight Promotions Inc. and Roc Nation Sports.