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Badou Jack & Lucian Bute Media Workout Quotes & Photos Ahead Of World Title Showdown On Saturday, April 30 Live on SHOWTIME® From the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.

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Plus Undercard Fighters Sharif Bogere & Latondria Jones
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LAS VEGAS (April 18, 2016) – WBC Super-Mittelgewicht-Weltmeister Badou Jack und Ex-Weltmeister Lucian Bute hosted media workouts at their respective training camps last week to discuss their Samstag, April 30 world title showdown live on SHOW TIME aus dem DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader begins at 10 p.m. UND/7 p.m. PT with IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James Degale defending his title against top contender Rogelio Medina.
Jack, who welcomed his first child, a daughter named Malaniyah, earlier in the day, held his workout at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas while Bute hosted media at the gym owned by the Grant brothers in the western part of Montreal. Joining Jack at the Las Vegas workout were lightweight contender Sharif Bogere and Washington, D.C. born Latondria Jones, who compete in undercard action on April 30.
Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing, sind zum Preis von $200, $100, $50 und $25, und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Um Tickets zu kaufen Besuch www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations or call (800) 745-3000.
Hier ist, was die Teilnehmer zu sagen hatte:
JACK BADOU
“I’m looking forward to another victory. Das wird ein harter Kampf sein,, aber ich bin bereit. I’ve been training really hard and I’m ready to get into the ring.
“I’m more focused and determined now than ever to secure what is mine. The fans will have an exciting show to look forward to on April 30. I can guarantee that!
“My daughter being born this morning is extra motivation for me and to continue working hard to provide for my family. I only slept for 2 Stunden, but I feel brand new.
“I still feel fresh! Trainingslager ist gut. Everything is right on schedule. I’m feeling really focused.”
Lucian Bute
“The most important thing for me is to have fun when I train. My confidence level is back at 100 Prozent. There’s a great atmosphere here at the gym and I have great chemistry with my trainers. I’ve done quality sparring and starting next week we’ll be reducing the training volume so as to focus more on the level of intensity.
“The pressure won’t be on me because I’ll be on his turf, in Washington. He is the favorite because he’s the champion, but I’m confident and I’m able! We looked at some video of him with Howard (Grant). Er ist ein guter Boxer, but he’s not exceptional and he makes mistakes. I have experience. This will be my 13th world championship fight. My experience and my speed will make the difference.
“My confidence level wasn’t at 100 percent before I fought James DeGale, but now it’s all back after performing the way I did against him. All the better for me if Badou Jack is already looking ahead to his next fight, is taking me for granted and is underestimating me. I know for my part that I can beat him. He did well in his last bout against George Groves, where he was able to come up with a good right blow that sent him to the canvas. But I’m going there to deliver.
“I’ve now been training for a year with Howard Grant, who already knows me well and pushes me to go beyond my limits. We’ve developed a trusting relationship and I feel very comfortable working alongside him. It’s hard to put into words! It’s true, Ich bin 36 Jahre alt, but I still have some good years ahead of me in professional boxing. For Éric Lucas, who had this belt for several years, I will bring back the title to the province of Quebec.”
SHARIF BOGERE
“Training camp has been going tremendously well. I’m excited to get back in action on April 30. it’s going to be a good show. Two world titles on the line, that’s something big.
“I want people to know who Der Löwe ist. People will know that Der Löwe is here to stay. I will put on a great show as I always do.
“I want to put on a good show so the fans will never forget about my presence in this division. Being born in Uganda, it’s important for me to make my homeland proud.”
LATONDRIA JONES
“Trainingslager wurde gut läuft, I am looking forward to going into the fight real strong, dominating and come out with a win. It’s important that I continue to stay mentally focused and physically ready.
“I don’t really look too much into to my opponents, until I’m getting ready for that belt. As far as I know, this is her pro debut. I’m going to show her what this is all about, and give her that pro life.
“I was born in D.C. so, I look forward to going back and fighting at the Armory to give my hometown fans what they want to see. They came to see a show, and I plan on delivering. I look forward to getting better and coming out on top. I’m working hard and taking it day-by-day. I thank God for being in this position that I’m in.”
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UNDEFEATED CRUISERWEIGHTS ANDREW TABITI, KEITH TAPIA TO DEFEND THEIR PERFECT RECORDS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION LIVE ON SHOWTIME FRIDAY, MAI 13 FROM SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

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LAS VEGAS (April 18, 2016) – Unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti (12-0, 11 KOs) and undefeated power-puncher Keith “Machine Gun” Tapia (16-0, 11 KOs) will go toe-to-toe and put their perfect records on the line in an 10 round cruiserweight bout on Friday, Mai 13 auf ShoBox: Die neue Generation from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Televised coverage live on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. UND/PT and features another exciting matchup in the cruiserweight division as 2012 U.S.. Olympier Michael Hunter (11-0, 8 KOs) battles fellow unbeaten Isiah Thomas (15-0, 6 KOs) in 10-round bout. Jäger, who is coming off of a knockout victory in February, looks to keep his unblemished record in tact when he takes on Thomas, who is best known for winning the first ever Junior World Boxing Championship for the United States.
“I’m focused and I’m ready,” said Tabiti. “I’ve been in training camp for 10 Wochen. My game plan is to go in and destroy. I want to thank my fans for supporting me and I am going to go in and give my fans a show.”
“I feel blessed by this opportunity to be boxing on ShoBox on May 13,” said Tapia. “I’m training hard and will put on a great fight. I will show the fans that I’m one of the best cruiserweights in the world.”
“Camp is going well and I’m ready for May 13,” sagte Jäger. “No matter who gets put in front of me, I’m going to keep taking care of business, and there’s nothing else to talk about.”
“I’m feeling good about this fight. Michael Hunter is a quality fighter with a good amateur background. Dominating him will prove to the boxing world that I’m ready for a title fight,” said Isiah Thomas. “I don’t think Hunter can handle the speed and agility that I have for a cruiserweight, that’s my advantage in this division and I plan to put it on display Mai 13.”

Karten für das Live-Event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, sind zum Preis von $25 und $50, nicht einschließlich anfallender Gebühren, and go on sale today, April 18. Tickets können online erworben werden: www.samstownlv.com/entertain, durch den Aufruf (702) 284-7777, or at any Boyd Gaming box office.
“We‘re looking forward to going back to Sam’s Town Live for a second time after a successful sellout show on Februar. 16,” sagte Leonard Ellerbe, CEO von Mayweather Promotions. “Mayweather Promotions aims to promote action-packed cards that get fans off their feet. I think the matchups on this card will do just that.”
The highly regarded 26-year-old Chicago native Tabiti, Bekämpfung von Las Vegas, macht seinen 2016 Debüt. Er gewann 11 seines 12 fights inside the distance, including a second-round TKO over Tomas Lodi on September 29, 2015. Tabiti, a solid amateur with a record of 32-6, turned pro in July 2013. His unique style incorporates fast, explosive hand-speed in tandem with rapid body movement and exceptional footwork.
Tapia, originally from the Bronx, has been victorious in four of his last five fights by knockout. He made his professional debut on Nov. 18, 2011 by stopping Andrew Kuilan in the opening round. Fighting out of Carolina, Puerto Rico, the determined, steadily improving 25-year-old Tapia is coming off of a 10-round unanimous decision over Garrett Wilson in December. Like Tabiti, Tapia also had an outstanding amateur career.
Jäger, son of former heavyweight contender Michael Hunter Sr., is a two-time national amateur champion who competed at the 2012 Olympiade. Since making his pro debut in March 2013 by defeating Chad Davis, the up-and-coming 27-year-old hasn’t come close to losing. He’s won his last four fights by knockout, all inside four rounds. In seinem jüngsten Ausflug, Hunter knocked out Phil Williams in the first round last Februar 27.
A top-notch amateur, Thomas turned pro in 2008 and won his initial three starts by first-round knockout. A natural southpaw, discovered after the Junior Olympics by the late, great Emanuel Steward, the promising Thomas registered a clear, unanimous 10-round decision over previously unbeaten Jordan Shimmell last Juli 25.
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NIKOLAY POTAPOV & STEPHON YOUNG FIGHT TO A DRAW, MASON MENARD STEALS THE SHOW WITH HIGHLIGHT-REEL KO ONSHOBOX: DIE NEUE GENERATION

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VERONA, N.Y.. (April 15, 2016) – Undefeated bantamweight prospects Nikolay Potapov und Stephon Junge fought to a majority draw in theShoBox: Die neue Generation Hauptereignis Freitag on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Der Kampf wurde gewertet 96-94 Potapov and 95-95 zweimal.

 

Potapov and Young were facing their toughest opponents in each other. Potapov (14-0-1, 6 KOs) controlled the pace early with his jab and was the more active fighter, throwing nearly double the punches that Young threw. Young picked up steam and gained confidence in the middle rounds and was at his best when he pressed the action and let his hands go. But the Russian Potapov, who had gone at least 10 rounds in his last six fights, was clearly more comfortable as the fight progressed.

 

After slowing in the seventh and eighth, Jung (14-0-3, 6 KOs) found another gear in an impressive ninth, winning the penultimate round on all the judges’ scorecards. Aber, even after urgent instructions from his corner, Young couldn’t carry the momentum into the 10th and lost the final round on all three scorecards.

 

“I am very unhappy with the decision. For every time he hit me, I hit him twice,Sagte Potapov, wer warf 315 jabs compared to just 113 for Young. “I was the much busier fighter. Ich weiß nicht, welchen Kampf die Richter beobachtet haben. At the very most I lost four rounds.

 

“I’ve never had a draw before. I feel cheated from a win. I was very happy to be fighting in America but I now feel cheated.”

 

Nach dem Kampf, St. Louis native Young was disappointed but knew that he needed to throw more punches.

 

“I feel like it was a good fight, but I should have got the decision,” Young said. “I hurt him every time I hit him. I let him be busier than me, but as far as the contact, I feel like I landed the more effective punches. That was my strategy.

 

“I should have come on a bit sooner. That was my plan, but I got a little relaxed in the fight. I came on in the ninth round when my coach told me to get him out of there.

 

“I most definitely want a rematch. I would like to do that again.”

 

Once-beaten Louisiana lightweight Mason Menard aus bisher ungeschlagenen klopfte Eudy Bernardo with a vicious one-punch KO at2:11 der dritten Runde. VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1NtEYjW

 

Facing his toughest opponent to date, Menard floored (31-1, 23 KOs) Bernardo for the first time in his career with a series of rights near the end of the second round. The Dominican Bernardo beat the count and finished the round, but he had no answer for Menard’s power. Less than one minute into third, Menard connected with a huge right, knocking Bernardo (21-1, 15 KOs) out before he even hit the canvas.

 

“I made a statement heute Abend. Not many people knew who I was going into this, but they know me now,” said Menard, who landed nearly 50 Prozent seiner Macht Schüsse. “My speed, power and footwork were the difference.

 

“I said a prayer for him in the middle of the ring that he goes back to his family healthy.”

 

Bernardo, who was removed from the ring on a stretcher as a precautionary measure, was taken to nearby Oneida Healthcare where he was awake and responsive.

 

In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf der Sendung, undefeated cruiserweightConstantin Bejenaru handed Alexey Zubov the first loss of his career in a convincing eight-round unanimous decision scored 77-74, 78-73 zweimal.

 

Save for a flash seventh round knockdown, Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOs) kontrollierte den Kampf von Anfang an. The Moldova native overcame a four-inch height disadvantage, attacking from different angles and controlling the exchanges on the inside and outside. Zähne (10-1, 6 KOs) never got into rhythm and failed to capitalize on his reach advantage against the active and athletic southpaw.

 

“He was a good classical boxer, but he’s too straight up and he couldn’t adjust,” Bejenaru said. “It wasn’t as easy as it looked to beat him. I adjusted my style to do that because I knew it would make him hesitate. I knew if I just constantly attacked him he wouldn’t know what to do.”

 

Zubov and Bernardo are now the 146th und 147th boxers to suffer their first pro loss on the prospect developmental series.

 

Freitag three-fight telecast will re-air Dienstag bei 10 p.m. UND/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning April 16

Barry Tompkins genannt ShoBox Aktion am Ring mit Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez der als Experte Analysten dienen. Der Executive Producer war Gordon Hall mit Richard GaughanHerstellung und Rick Phillips Lenkung.

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RUSSIA’S ZUBOV LIVING OUT HIS DREAMS FIGHTING FOR DETROIT’S KRONK GYM WHILE PREPARING FOR HIS SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION DEBUT THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 15

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BROOKLYN, NY (April 12, 2016) – As a kid growing up in Magnitogorsk, Russland,Cruiser Alexey Zubov heard stories about the fabled Kronk Gym and the late legendary trainer Emanuel Steward, but never thought he’d have a chance to join the team. Aber dann eines Tages, the former amateur champion was asked to come to Detroit to spar with Kronk’s Johnathon Banks … Geschichte und der Rest ist.
Diese Freitag, April 15, the undefeated Zubov (10-0, 6 KOs) will face Mandilesti, Moldova’s Constantin Bejenaru (10-0, 4 KOs, WSB: 0-1-1) in the eight-round opener of an internationally televised ShoBox: Die neue Generation live on SHOWTME (10 p.m. UND/PT, an der Westküste verzögert,) an der Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
Presented by Salita Promotions in association with AASHA Record Breakers,the mainevent will featureIBF No. 10-Platz im Bantamgewicht Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 KOs), von Podolsk, Russland, Annahme Stephon Junge (14-0-2, 6 KOs), St.. Louis, Missouri in a 10-round bout. Im Co-Main Event, Eudy Bernardo (21-0, 15 KOs) of the Dominican Republic faces Maurer “Rock Hard Mighty” Menard (30-1-0, 22 KOs), of Rayne, Louisiana, in an eight-round battle.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office, telefonisch unter 877.833.SHOW, oder online unter Ticketmaster.com. They are priced at $60 für Ring Sitze, $35 und $25.
“I’ve been in Detroit for the last two months and I am so happy; I want to stay here, train here and live here,” sagte Zubov. “Every Russian fighter knows about Kronk Gym and Emanuel Steward.”
Zubov is currently winding down camp with his trainer and Steward’s nephew Javan “Zucker” Hill at the resurgent Kronk Gym. “I like Javan’s style,” sagte Zubov, “and I’ve learned so much about hand speed and footwork and about using intelligence in the ring – how you need to think when you’re in a fight.”
“Alexey is able to learn a lot and absorb boxing knowledge easily,” Said Hill. “He barely speaks English and yet he soaks it in. Es ist wunderbar. I brought him in to spar with Banks and when we were training, Alexey just sat on the side and watched. Später, he was sparring with Johnathon and I told him to stop. I said ‘listen here. I’m training Jonathon Banks and you’re doing everything I told him to do. What’s wrong with you?’ Then I laughed and said ‘I like that. Keep watching. I’ll teach you everything you want to know.’ “
Hill says this camp with Zubov was a transition for the fighter. “We are moving into the championship level where you train for a specific fighter. A lot of it is strategy and planning. The only thing I worry about is him being too excited. He’s very high-strung and wants to prove things. I have to control him and keep him from getting over-excited. That’s what we’ve been working on. He gets antsy when he’s excited.”
“Training was prefect. Bin ich 100 Prozent bereit,” sagte Zubov. “I know Bejenaru is a southpaw and he is a short guy with a good record. It’s my first time on SHOWTIME and I am so happy to be showing the world what I can do.”
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BERNARDO AND MENARD READY FOR THEIR CROSSROADS BATTLE ON SHOBOX: DIE NEUE GENERATION, LIVE ON Showtime

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BROOKLYN, N.Y.. (April 5, 2016) – Dominican lightweight Eudy “AK47” Bernardo and his opponent, Louisiana’s Mason “Rock Hard Mighty” Menard are nearing the peak of their training for their Freitag, April 15, showdown on ShoBox: Die neue Generation.
The eight-round Bernardo vs. Menard fight will serve as the co-main event on a quadrupleheader on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. UND/PT, an der Westküste verzögert,) von der Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
Im April 15, 10-Runde Hauptereignis, IBF Nein. 10-ranked bantamweight Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 KOs), von Podolsk, Russland, will take on Stephon Young (14-0-2, 6 KOs), St.. Louis, Mo.. In den anderen im Fernsehen übertragen Kämpfe, Russian cruiserweight Alexey Zubov (10-0, 6 KOs) will face Constantin Bejenaru (10-0, 4 KOs, WSB: 0-1-1) of Mandilesti, Moldawien, über acht Runden; and in the eight-round junior welterweight telecast opener, Kazakhstan’s Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Yeyubov (10-0, 10 KOs), von Brooklyn, takes on also undefeated Courtney Jackson (8-0, 6 KOs) von Homestead, Fla.
Tickets for the event presented by Salita Promotions in association with AASHA Record Breakers are currently on sale and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office, telefonisch unter 877.833.SHOW, oder online unter Ticketmaster.com. They are priced at $60 für Ring Sitze, $35 und $25.
The 29-year-old Bernardo (21-0, 15 KOs) Santo Domingo, is hard at work at Hank’s Gym in Houston, with his trainer, former IBF World Middleweight Champion Frank Tate.
“Ich bin gut in Form. Ich fühle mich stark,” said Bernardo via translator. “I’ve learned so much from Frank Tate and I’m proud to be working with him. Er ist ein toller Trainer. I’m learning to throw better combinations and I’ve improved my defense, meine jab, and my foot movement since we teamed up.”
Bernardo says he still doesn’t know much about opponent Menard, but isn’t worried about it. “I watched a few of his fights on YouTube, but I’m training for anything that comes my way. Everything is going to go great for me that night. It’s my ring that night and I will have my way. I will win.”
This is opportunity is a long-time coming for the 29-year-old and he says he plans on making the most of it. “I’m very excited about fighting on ShoBox and I look forward to putting on a show. I’ve been waiting for long time for this opportunity and want to thank Dmitriy Salita for making it happen.”
The 27-year-old Menard (30-1-0, 22 KOs), von Rayne, Die., is rated No. 15 by the WBA at 135 Pfund. He’s training at Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club in Lafayette with trainer and former fighter “Schlecht” Chad Broussard.
“I’ve learned how to be a better person in and out of the ring from Chad,” said Menard. “I’ve been with him for nine years. I’ve learned how to put punches together better and sit on my shots more. I’ve learned how to cut angles. I’ve learned so much from Chad.”
Menard says despite the usual aches and pain experienced in camp he is 100 percent and training is going well. The only adjustments he’s made is to bring in taller sparring partners.
“This is huge for me,” er machte weiter. “This is the ‘get up or lay down’ type of fight. If I get up, then the sky is the limit. If I fall, then maybe it’s time to look for a job. I’m going to get in there and do what I have to do. Hopefully I get the KO, but if it goes to the scorecards, I just want the win. No matter which way it goes.”
Barry Tompkins ruft die ShoBox Aktion am Ring mit Steve Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez der als Experte Analysten dienen. Der Executive Producer istGordon Hall mit Rich Gaughan Herstellung und Rick Phillips Lenkung.
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Über ShoBox: Die neue Generation
Seit seiner Gründung im Juli 2001, von der Kritik gefeierten Showtime-Serie Boxen,ShoBox: Die neue Generation hat vorgestellten jungen Talenten abgestimmt zäh. Die ShoBoxPhilosophie 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 65 Kämpfer, die auf erschienen ShoBox und erweiterte den WM-Titel zu sammeln beinhaltet: 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 und mehr.
Über Salita Promotions
Salita Promotions wurde in gegründet 2010 von Dmitriy Salita, Ein professioneller Boxer und Weltmeistertitel-Herausforderer, der die Notwendigkeit einer Werbeagentur erkannte, um die besten jungen Aussichten des Boxens und etablierte Konkurrenten in Nordamerika und auf der ganzen Welt zu präsentieren. Zuschauer, die Kämpfer in weltweiten Fernsehsendern wie Showtime beobachten, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. Wir sind stolz darauf, unseren Kämpfern Möglichkeiten innerhalb und außerhalb des Rings zu bieten. Salita Promotions freut sich darauf, weiter zu wachsen und den Bedürfnissen von Kampf-Fans auf der ganzen Welt gerecht zu werden.
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Friday’s Knockout-Filled ShoBox: The New Generation To Re-Air TONIGHT At 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME®

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Freitag knockout-filled ShoBox: Die neue Generation telecast will re-airheute Abend bei 10 p.m. UND/PT (an der Westküste verzögert,) auf SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

Tune-in to watch Paul Williams pupil Justin DeLoach stop previously undefeated Dillon Cook in a KO of the Year contender (VIDEO:http://s.sho.com/22LV0i0), Ivan Golub shine in his ShoBox Debüt, can’t-miss prospect Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk finish Nick Givhan in just 21 Sekunden (VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1TakSkM), and emerging star Regis “Rougarou” Prograis make quick work of veteran Aaron Herrera.

 

Freitag quadrupleheader is also available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® und Showtime ANYTIME®.

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REGIS PROGRAIS SCORES FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER AARON HERRERA IN THE MAIN EVENT ON SHOBOX: DIE NEUE GENERATION

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FROM BUFFALO RUN CASINO IN MIAMI, OKLAHOMA

Ivan Baranchyk Knocks Out Nick Givhan in 21 Seconds – VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1TakSkM

Ivan Golub Finishes Marlon Aguas in the Sixth,
Paul Williams-Trained Justin DeLoach Stops Dillon Cook in Fourth – VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/22LV0i0

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MIAMI, Oklahoma. (März 26, 2016) – On a night of knockouts, unbeaten super lightweight Regis "Rougarou" PROGRAMME (17-0, 14 KOs), Houston, scored his third consecutive dominant victory on ShoBox: Die neue Generation, knocking out Mexico’s Aaron Herrera (21-5-1, 12 KOs) bei 2:17 der ersten Runde Freitag im Main Event aufSHOW TIME von Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.

 

In scheduled eight-round bouts that all ended early, Ivan "The Beast" Baranchyk (10-0, 9 KOs), von Brooklyn, N.Y., registered a 21-second, ersten Runde KO über Nick Givhan (16-1-1, 10 KOs), von Kalamazoo, Mich., in a super lightweight scrap, Ukrainisches Weltergewicht Ivan "Das Volk" Golub (16-0, 10 KOs, 5-0 in World Series of Boxing), von Brooklyn, N.Y., scored a sixth-round TKO over Marlon Aguas (9-1, 6 KOs), von Quito, Ecuador, und Justin DeLoach (14-1, 8 KOs), of Augusta, Ga., der vom ehemaligen Weltmeister trainiert wird Paul Williams, registered a fourth-round knockout over undefeated super welterweight and local favorite Dillon “White Lightning” Cook (16-1, 6 KOs).

 

All but Prograis and Baranchyk were making their ShoBox Debüts. Koch, Aguas and Givhan became the 143rd, 144th und 145th boxers to suffer their first pro loss on the prospect developmental series.

 

“I can’t remember in 15 Jahre of working ShoBox a show with such emphatic knockouts – and two of them being spectacular knockout of the year candidates,'' Sagte ShoBox Experte Analyst Steve Farhood.

 

PROGRAMME, ein 5-Fuß-9, 27-year-old originally from New Orleans, was fighting in his second consecutive ShoBox main event and second scheduled 10-rounder. The aggressive-minded southpaw pounded Herrera’s body from the opening bell; five of his six power punches were targeted to the Mexican’s midsection. A left hook to the body downed Herrera, who crumpled to the canvas and wasn’t able to beat the count.

“I was prepared to go 10 volle Runden, the last thing I was expecting was a first-round knockout,’’ said Prograis, who was making his 2016 Debüt. “I’m making hard fights look easy but they’re really not. It’s all the daily work in the gym all day every day that is paying off for me. Tonight was fun. I’m very satisfied.

“I want all the fighters in my division to know one thing: I’m coming after all of you.’’

“He just got me with a great shot, it was simple as that,’’ said Herrera, who making his second start in the United States. “There’s really not that much that I can say.’’

 

The highly regarded Baranchyk – making his second eight-round start and second in a row on ShoBox – knocked out Givhan with a huge left hand with the first power punch of the fight. He required only two punches to finish the 17-fight veteran. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the quickest professional KO for the Belarus native. Baranchyk owns a three-second KO over Angel Figueroa von 2015.

 

“I’m very happy,’’ Baranchyk said. “I was expecting a much longer fight. I was focused on a full fight. But knockouts are good. I know fans like knockouts.

 

“I’ll take a week off and then go back to the drawing board. I’m looking ahead to fighting again soon and on ShoBox again.’’

 

Givhan was shocked with the result.

 

“I’m good but I am very, very disappointed,” Givhan said. “This is the lowlight of my life. For me to get knocked out by someone I know I can beat is just the worst feeling. And there’s nothing worse than for it to happen on national television.

 

“No one expects 20-second fights. Ich wurde erwischt, that’s all.”

Golub, a former standout amateur from Ukraine, had to rally from the first knockdown of his career. “This was a little tougher than I expected,'' Er sagte. “But it’s all about learning. I had to go through some adversity to win. You don’t know adversity until it hits you in the face.”

Golub was the more active fighter against the awkward Aguas, who was at his best when matters turned ugly. In a bizarre second round, southpaw Golub scored a questionable knockdown as Aguas hit the canvas while clinching and off-balance. Aguas bounced back seconds later to knock down Golub with a short right, sending the Ukrainian to the canvas for the first time in his career.

“I was surprised that I got knocked down, but he caught me off-balance,’’ Golub said. "Insgesamt, I am very happy with my performance.”

Golub resumed control after the second and a series of combinations in the sixth sent a gassed Aguas falling back through the ropes in the closing seconds of the round. Aguas somehow rose to his feet to beat the count, but his trainer quickly waved off the bout when the Ecuadorian returned to the corner.

Aguas said an injury, not fatigue, was the reason his corner stopped the fight at the end of the sixth. “I hurt my right bicep in the fifth round,'' Er sagte. “That’s the reason we stopped it. I wasn’t that tired.”

In der Eröffnungskampf der Fernsehsendung, DeLoach made Williams a winner in his training debut. With Williams looking on from his wheelchair in the corner, DeLoach, a winner of four in a row, dropped Cook with a devastating, counter-overhand right at 2:47 of the fourth that sent Cook awkwardly to the canvas in a knockout of the year candidate.

 

“I’m happy with my performance,’’ said DeLoach, who was the more active fighter, Werfen fast 100 more punches over the four rounds. “This was a great experience fighting a guy like this in his backyard. I enjoyed the crowd and their enthusiasm. It motivated me. I got a little lazy in parts of the second and third rounds, but I listened to my corner and picked it up on offense and got my punch count up and going again.

 

“Dillon was a good fighter who moved a lot. I know I have to do better cutting off the ring. He landed with a left a second before I landed that big right. This was a great win for all of us. I’m ready to do this again.’’

 

“Look at me, look at my shirt. It feels like I was sweating worse than when I fought,’’ said Williams, who’s pro career came to a sudden and tragic end when he was paralyzed from the waist down after a motorcycle accident in May 2012. “I am very relieved to get this one out of the way. I’m very happy for Justin and Mr. Pete (Paul’s longtime manager and trainer and DeLoach’s assistant trainer, George Williams)

 

"Ich bin ok, all things considered,’’ said Cook. „Er war ein harter Kerl. I’ve never been knocked out before so I don’t exactly know how to act. I felt I was in the fight until I was caught. It’s disappointing, but this was a great learning experience for me. It can only help me in the long run.’’

 

A taped interview with Williams and ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood aired prior to the bout. In the discussion, Farhood asked the former two-time champ why he chose to return as a trainer for the first time since the 2012 motorcycle accident left him paralyzed. Full Interview:http://s.sho.com/1WPrJ28

 

Freitag four-fight telecast will re-air Montag bei 10 p.m. UND/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning today, Samstag, März 26.

 

Barry Tompkins genannt ShoBox Aktion am Ring mit Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez der als Experte Analysten dienen. Der Executive Producer war Gordon Hall mit Richard GaughanHerstellung und Rick Phillips Lenkung.

 

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Über ShoBox: Die neue Generation
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 65 Kämpfer, die auf erschienen ShoBox und erweiterte den WM-Titel zu sammeln beinhaltet: 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 und mehr.

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PAUL WILLIAMS INTERVIEW TO AIR TONIGHT ON SHOWTIME® AT 10:30 P.M. ET / PT

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“I never thought 2012 would be my last time stepping in and out of the ring…And now I have an opportunity to help somebody else.” – Paul Williams

 

ShoBox Analyst Steve Farhood & The Former Champ
Discuss His Return To Train Prospect Justin DeLoach; VIDEO CLIP

 

 

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Paul Williams returns to the ring heute Abend in his first stint as a trainer since a motorcycle accident ended his fighting career in 2012. The former two-time world champion will train prospect Justin DeLoach in the opening bout of ShoBox: Die neue Generation, live auf Showtime (10:30 p.m. UND/PT) von Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Tune-inheute Abend to see the full interview between ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood and Williams. Klicken HIER for a preview of the interview.

 

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ALLE ACHT FIGHTERS HIT ihre Spuren FORSHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONQUADRUPLEHEADER TOMORROW, Freitag, MÄRZ 25, LIVE AM Showtime von Buffalo Run Casino IN MIAMI, OKLAHOMA

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Unbesiegt Super Leichte Prospect Regis Prograis nimmt auf Veteran Aaron Herrera in Main Event; Telecast Beginnt bei 10:30 p.m. ET / PT

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MIAMI, Oklahoma. (März 24, 2016) - Alle acht Kämpfer, einschließlich der sechs ungeschlagenen diejenigen, Gewicht Donnerstag für die gemacht ShoBox: Die neue Generation quadrupleheader morgen/Freitag März 25, weiterleben SHOW TIME (10:30 p.m. ET / PT, an der Westküste verzögert,) von Buffalo Run Casino.

 

Im Main Event, ungeschlagene aufstrebenden Stern, Regis "Rougarou"PROGRAMME (16-0, 13 KOs), von Houston über New Orleans, treffen sich in Mexiko Aaron "The Jewel" Herrera (29-4-1, 18 KOs) in einem 10-Runden-Super-Leichtgewicht Kampf.

 

Vier ungeschlagene Boxer kollidieren in zwei der drei Acht-Runden-Kämpfe: Zupackend Ivan "The Beast" Baranchyk (9-0, 8 KOs), von Brooklyn, N.Y., Gesichter verärgert gesinnten Nick "King Beaming" Givhan (16-0-1, 10 KOs), von Kalamazoo, Mich., in a super lightweight scrap and Ukrainian Ivan "Das Volk" Golub (10-0, 8 KOs, 5-0 in World Series of Boxing), von Brooklyn, N.Y., annimmt Marlon Aguas (9-0, 6 KOs), von Quito, Ecuador, in einem Weltergewicht Match.

 

In der Acht-Runde im Fernsehen übertragen Opener, ungeschlagenen Super-Weltergewicht und lokale Favorit Dillon Koch (16-0, 6 KOs), von Seneca, Mo., treffen sich einmal geschlagen Justin DeLoach (13-1, 7 KOs), von AugustMaster, Ga. Arbeitch wird von ehemaligen trainiert ShoBox Kämpfer und zwei Mal Weltmeister, Paul Williams, wer macht seine Ausbildung Debüt.

 

Tickets für eine Veranstaltung präsentiert von DiBella Entertainment und Tony Holden Productions sind preislich bei $45, $55 und $75 und sind erhältlich unter buffalorun.com und stubwire.com. Die erste Live-Kampf ist bei 8 Uhr.

 

Die Gewichte:

PROGRAMME: 141 Pfund

Herrera: 142 Pfund

 

Baranchyk: 139 ½ Pfund

Givhan: 140 ¼ Pfund

 

Golub: 146 ½ Pfund

Aguas: 147 Pfund

 

Koch: 154 Pfund

DeLoach: 153 ¼ Pfund

 

Hier ist, was die Kämpfer sagte am Donnerstag,:

 

REGIS PROGRAIS

 

"Das ist mein größter Kampf. Wir haben seit zwei Monaten immer bereit, in der Turnhalle gewesen. Wir Sparring mit jedem Stil, alles, was es braucht, mich fertig zu machen.

"Ich hatte eine ganze Menge Spaß in meinem letzten Kampf, weil (Abel) Ramos einfach weiter kommen. Ich kämpfe ein Veteran, a different kind of guy tomorrow. He’s tough with the Mexican style so I expect him to be smart and know all the tricks.

 

"Herrera ist mit nichts kommen zu verlieren, aber ich liebe die mexikanischen Stil kämpfen. Ich habe in Houston Training, so wird er nichts bringe ich noch nicht gesehen haben, bevor.

 

"Ich kann eine glatte southpaw sein oder ich kann Schlägerei. Ich liebe es einfach, zu kämpfen, weshalb ich im Boxen begonnen. Meine Haltung ist und Kampf zu schlagen, wenn es darum geht, um es nach unten. Manchmal, wenn ich nicht schlagen mir langweilig wird, damit ich es mischen ein wenig mehr, so dass ich getroffen zu werden und dann kann ich wieder kommen. Ich kann zu jedem Stil anpassen.

 

"Dies ist mein dritter Kampf auf ShoBox und die zweite Hauptereignis. Ich begrüße den Druck, aber zur gleichen Zeit ich weiß, ich muss es ignorieren und einfach nur genießen und Spaß haben in dort.

 

"Geistig, Ich glaube, ich bin bereit für einen großen Kampf gegen keines der Top-Anwärter, aber ich weiß, diese Art von Kämpfen sind immer noch ein wenig auf der ganzen Linie für mich. Ich habe immer noch eine Menge Arbeit zu tun; Ich brauche Stampfen es zu halten, bis ich alles richtig machen.

 

"Ich freue mich auf einen guten Kampf morgen. ''

 

AARON HERRERA

 

"Das ist ein interessanter Kampf, weil wir beide kommen im Sport nach oben. Ich habe einige seiner Kämpfe gesehen und weiß, was ich bin gegen. Es sieht aus wie Prograis mag, vorwärts zu kommen und kommt zu kämpfen, und ich werde das gleiche tun, obwohl ich bin wohl eher ein Boxer als ein Schläger.

 

"Hier geht es um die Betreuung von Unternehmen. Ich bin gewesen 12 Runden vor. I’ve fought some good fighters with good records. Dies ist erst mein zweiter Kampf in Amerika, aber ich habe eine Menge von der ersten gelernt, und das wird mir definitiv helfen. Ich habe mehr Vertrauen. Dies wird nicht eine neue Erfahrung für mich sein.

 

"Ich habe mit Linkshänder kämpfte vor so nach ein paar Runden, Ich bin sicher, ich werde sich wohl fühlen. Ich komme auf jeden Fall zu gewinnen. Ich kann nicht die Eröffnung Glocke Ring warten zu hören. ''

 

Oy BARANCHYK

"Das ist 100 Prozent der beste Kerl, den wir konfrontiert haben. Nick ist ein großer Kämpfer, und wir können ihn nicht unterschätzen. Wir wissen, dass alles, was im Boxen passieren kann. Ich habe die Arbeit in der Turnhalle und jetzt muss ich meinen Job im Ring zu tun.

 

"Ich bin ein Puncher, Ich mag es, zu bringen, und ich komme für die Ko.

 

"Ich bin nur 23 aber ich arbeite sehr hart und das Gefühl, ich komme zusammen. Ich bin in der Turnhalle die ganze Zeit. Eines der wichtigsten Dinge, die wir auf die Arbeit ist die Fassung in den Ring. Ich fühle mich wie ich bin Absetzen mehr nach unten und arbeiten mit dem Jab, aber es ist noch etwas, das wir arbeiten.

 

"Man kann nicht einfach gehen und klopfen alle aus. Es ist nicht so leicht. Sie müssen Ihre Schläge einzurichten manchmal. Ich werde nie davon, dass eine natürliche Puncher ändern, mein Team versucht, das Feuer nicht in mir zu nehmen,, sie wollen, dass ich nur zu beruhigen. ''

 

NICK Givhan

"Das ist eine große Chance, und ich fühle mich gesegnet, um es zu bekommen, aber es ist etwas, das ich arbeiten schon seit Jahren in Richtung. Ich fühle das ist, wo ich bin in diesem Stadium meiner Karriere sein soll. Ich brauche nur in den Ring zu bekommen, um sicherzustellen, dass ich mein Geschäft in den Ring Griff

 

"Er ist auf jeden Fall einer der härtesten Gegner ich konfrontiert habe. Er ist groß, leistungsfähige und trifft hart den ganzen Kampf. Aber ich bin der härteste er konfrontiert ist.

"Dies prägt als Boxer gegen Puncher Kampf, die mich begünstigt. Er kann kommen zuerst stach, aber sobald er berührt hat kann er frustriert sein. Das ist, was ich den Vorteil nehmen von, seine Über Aggressivität.

 

"Ich freue mich auf den Moment, morgen Abend zu ergreifen. ''

 

IVAN GOLUB

 

"Ich bin sehr gespannt auf diese Karte zu sein und freuen uns auf meiner ersten zu kämpfen ShoBox Karte. Dies ist ein großer Schritt und es wird ein großer Kampf werden.

 

"Wann habe ich die Chance, weiter zu kämpfen ShoBox, Ich fragte nicht einmal, wer ich kämpfte. Ich spar mit einigen der besten da draußen (Ievgen Khytrov,Sergey Derevanchenko, usw.). Aber ich bin eher ein Boxer-Puncher als einige meiner Mitspieler.

"Ich arbeite sehr hart. I-Studie Boxen viel. Ich weiß, dass meine Zeit kommt. Solange ich gute Boxen Fähigkeiten zeigen, der Knockout wird kommen. "

 

Marlon AQUAS

 

"Man muss vorsichtig sein, mit hungrigen Feigenich htersu wissen nichts über, aber ich werde zu geben 100 Prozent dort in. Ich bin hier, um zu zeigen, dass ich habe, was es zu einem Weltmeister zu werden braucht.

 

"Ich bin sehr motiviert. Dies ist mein erster Kampf in der US-. und auf Showtime, so suche ich eine Aussage zu machen. Ich weiß, dass viele Türen nach diesem Kampf wird geöffnet. Die Leute wissen vielleicht, mich jetzt nicht, aber sie wissen, mich nach morgen Abend.

 

"Ich habe viel Bewegung kann aber auch dort Zehe bis Fuß und Schlägerei stehen. They are making a mistake taking a step up and fighting me. They don’t know what they’re getting into.

 

"Ich habe wegen einer Verletzung an der linken Hand weg gewesen, aber es ist völlig geheilt, und ich bin bereit,. Ich habe viele Sparring hatte.

 

"Ich bin eher ein Stilist, der Boxer. Ich mag viel herum zu bewegen. Aber wenn ich gehen es an und ich werde Schlägerei. Ich möchte wirklich, um die Fans zu zeigen, dass ich es wert bin wieder zu beobachten. ''

 

DILLON COOK

“This will be my toughest fight but I’m feeling great. I’m excited but not all that nervous. Es gibt einen gewissen Druck auf TV Kampf gegen das erste Mal, aber es war nicht nervenaufreibend.

 

"Das ist so ein großer Kampf; Ich bin bereit für alles, was er bringt. Ich versuche nicht, zu überdenken alles. Ich will nur das tun, was ich tun,.

 

"Das ist ein Heimspiel für mich. Ich lebe über 25 Minuten entfernt. So hilft es, dass ich in die Atmosphäre gewöhnt bin und müssen nicht reisen.

 

"Ich habe ein wenig von ihm gesehen. Ich fühle die Dinge, die er nicht die ganze Zeit gegen ihn arbeiten. Seine kommen Forward-Stil ist ein gutes für mich. Ich habe viel Zeit hatte vorzubereiten (5 Wochen) so wird es keine Überraschungen.

 

"Ich glaube, ich habe die Fähigkeiten, viel Vater zu gehen, so möchte ich einen guten Eindruck zu hinterlassen.

 

“Speed and footwork are my biggest weapons. I’ve been dazed before, aber nicht zu Boden geworfen. ''

 

JUSTIN Deloach

"Alles, was bis zu diesem Punkt hat sich für mich ein Segen. Dies ist definitiv ein großer Kampf, und ich freue mich auf das, was ich tun und setzen auf eine große Show. Ich habe nicht viel von Dillon gesehen, aber er ist ungeschlagen und kommt, um zu gewinnen. Ich bin bereit für alles, was er bringt.

 

"Ich fühle mich ich viel Talent haben, noch werden muss gesehen. Meine Hauptsache ist, die Kontrolle über den Kampf von Anfang an zu nehmen.

 

"Das ist so aufregend. My biggest and most important fight yet. If I do what I’m supposed to I’ll be OK. Dies ist meine erste Acht-Allrounder, aber ich mache mir keine Sorgen, dass überhaupt.

 

"Wir sind Teil einer großen ShoBox Show. Ich kann nicht warten. ''

 

Barry Tompkins ruft die ShoBox Aktion am Ring mit Steve Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez der als Experte Analysten dienen. Der Executive Producer ist Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan Herstellung und Rick Phillips Lenkung.

 

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Über ShoBox: Die neue Generation
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 65 Kämpfer, die auf erschienen ShoBox und erweiterte den WM-Titel zu sammeln beinhaltet: 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 und mehr.

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Dillon Cook Counting Down Days for ShoBox Debut!

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Seneca, MO (März 18, 2016) - Am März 25, junior middleweight prospect Dillon “White Lightning” Cook will find himself in a familiar place but with a new challenge when he battles Justin DeLoach in an eight round bout on ShoBox: The New Generation at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK.

 

Tickets for the event promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Holden Productions are $45, $55 und $75 and can be purchased by logging onto Buffalorun.com or Stubwire.com.

 

Ungeschlagen in 16 professional bouts with six wins by knockout, Cook’s fought five of his last seven matches at the Buffalo Run, winning handily each time. A member of Holden Productions’ “Four State Franchise”, the popular Cook is from nearby Seneca, MO and fought in front of sellout crowds on multiple occasions. While these are definite advantages for Cook, DeLoach comes into the ring with an impressive background.

 

Against DeLoach, 13-1 (7 KO), Cook is taking a significant step up in competition and will do so before a national audience. Hailing from Augusta, GA and based in Houston, TX, DeLoach trained alongside top fighters including IBF junior middleweight champion Jermall Charlo, undefeated Jermell Charlo, Bryan Vera and Edwin Rodriguez amongst others. Kürzlich, Team DeLoach announced that his new chief second is former two division champion Paul Williams and highly respected George Peterson will work as an assistant.

 

To prepare for DeLoach, Cook’s been training out of the Heartland Boxing Gym and travels to various gyms for sparring as he anxiously waits for the opening bell on März 25.

 

“I’m excited for the fight but trying not to let the pressure of fighting on TV get to me,” said Cook, a former National Junior Golden Gloves titlist and six time Kansas City Golden Gloves winner. "(To specifically prepare for DeLoach) we’re working on (technique to counter) his style. DeLoach is a good fighter I’ve seen him fight a few times he’s fast and a busy fighter but I’m pretty fast myself. I expect to match his speed, if not beat it.”

 

Cook also acknowledges his advantages and never second guessed taking the step up in competition.

 

“I’m a smart fighter and can adapt well (plus die) hometown crowd is definitely a benefit. I knew we’d step (up the competition in the near future) and this is a great time for it. I’ve had 16 professional fights and am ready to show the world that I’m capable of going to the next level.”

 

Cook’s promoter, Tony Holden, is confident in his fighter and believes the locals will come out droves to support him.

 

“I’m proud to see him get a shot on a national stage. He’s a key part of the “Four State Franchise” and is a big crowd draw. He’s worked very hard and I expect him to put forth a tremendous performance. I’d like to personally thank Showtime as well for this incredible opportunity.”

 

The Cook-DeLoach bout opens up a quadrupleheader live on Showtime (10:30 PM ET). The card also features highly regarded junior welterweight Regis Prograis (16-0) against Aaron Herrera (29-4-1), two showdowns where somebody’s 0 must go between unbeaten welterweights Ivan Golub (10-0) and Marlon Aguas (9-0) and junior welterweights Ivan Baranchyk (9-0) vs Nicholas Givhan (16-0-1).