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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
Quotes From Las Vegas Workout
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LAS VEGAS (April 18, 2016) – WBC Super Middleweight Munduko txapelduna Badou Jack eta antzinako munduko txapelduna Lucian Bute hosted media workouts at their respective training camps last week to discuss their Larunbata, April 30 world title showdown live on SHOWTIME tik DC Armory Washingtonen, D.C.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader begins at 10 p.m. ETA/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.
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Hemen da parte-hartzaileek esan nahi izan zuen:
JACK Badou
“I’m looking forward to another victory. Hau da, gogorra borroka bat izango da, baina prest nago. 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 ordu, but I feel brand new.
“I still feel fresh! Prestakuntza camp ona da. 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 ehuneko. 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, Washingtonen. 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). Boxeolari ona da, 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, Naiz 36 urte zaharra, 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 Lehoia da. People will know that Lehoia 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
“Prestakuntza camp izan da ondo joan, 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. beraz,, 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, MAIATZA 13 FROM SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

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Gehiago! 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter,
Unbeaten Isiah Thomas Collide In Cruiserweight Action!
Salgai Gaur Sarrerak!
LAS VEGAS (April 18, 2016) – Unbeaten Mayweather Promotions star Andrew “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, Maiatza 13 on ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Televised coverage live on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. ETA/PT and features another exciting matchup in the cruiserweight division as 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter (11-0, 8 Kos) battles fellow unbeaten Isiah Thomas (15-0, 6 Kos) in 10-round bout. Hunter, 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 weeks. 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,” said Hunter. “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 Maiatza 13.”

Zuzeneko gertaera sarrerak, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, tasatuak $25 eta $50, Ez aplikagarri tasak barne, and go on sale today, April 18. Sarrerak eros daitezke online at: www.samstownlv.com/entertain, deituz (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 Feb. 16,” esan zuen Leonard ELLERBE, Mayweather Promozioak zuzendari nagusia. “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, Las Vegas kanpo borrokan, bere eginez 2016 debut. Honez irabazi zuen 11 bere 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.
Hunter, son of former heavyweight contender Michael Hunter Sr., is a two-time national amateur champion who competed at the 2012 Olinpiadak. 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. Bere azken txangoa, Hunter knocked out Phil Williams in the first round last Otsaila 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 Uztailaren 25.
Informazio gehiago www.sports.sho.com eta www.mayweatherpromotions.com, follow on Twitter: @FloydMayweather, @MayweatherPromo @SHOSports, @andrewtabiti89, @machine_gun_tapia_, follow on Instagram at: @floydmayweather, @Mayweatherpromotions, @shosports, Facebook fan bihurtu at: www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.
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NIKOLAY POTAPOV & STEPHON YOUNG FIGHT TO A DRAW, MASON MENARD STEALS THE SHOW WITH HIGHLIGHT-REEL KO ONSHOBOX: Belaunaldi berriak

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VIDEO: Menard Knocks Out Previously Unbeaten Eudy Bernardo: http://s.sho.com/1NtEYjW

Harrapatu deitutako Asteartea, April 19, at 10 p.m. ETA/PT SHO muturrean®

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VERONA, N.Y.. (April 15, 2016) – Undefeated bantamweight prospects Nikolay Potapov eta Stephon Young fought to a majority draw in theShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak main event Ostirala on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

The bout was scored 96-94 Potapov and 95-95 bitan.

 

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, Young (14-0-3, 6 Kos) found another gear in an impressive ninth, winning the penultimate round on all the judges’ scorecards. Baina, even after urgent instructions from his corner, Young couldn’t carry the momentum into the 10garren 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,” said Potapov, nork bota 315 jabs compared to just 113 for Young. “I was the much busier fighter. I don’t know what fight the judges were watching. 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.”

 

Borrokaren ostean, 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 postuan Aurretik boladan Eudy Bernardo with a vicious one-punch KO at2:11 Hirugarren txandan. 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 Gaur gauean. Not many people knew who I was going into this, but they know me now,” said Menard, who landed nearly 50 bere botere plano ehuneko. “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.

 

Inaugurazio telecast bout batean, undefeated cruiserweightConstantin Bejenaru handed Alexey Zubov the first loss of his career in a convincing eight-round unanimous decision scored 77-74, 78-73 bitan.

 

Save for a flash seventh round knockdown, Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Kos) controlled the fight from the outset. The Moldova native overcame a four-inch height disadvantage, attacking from different angles and controlling the exchanges on the inside and outside. Zubov (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 146garren eta 147garren boxers to suffer their first pro loss on the prospect developmental series.

 

Ostirala en three-fight telecast will re-air Asteartea at 10 p.m. ETA/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning April 16

Barry Tompkins deitzen du ShoBox ringside ekintza Farhood eta munduko txapeldun ohia batera Raul Marquez aditua analista gisa zerbitzatu. Ekoizle exekutibo izan zen Gordon Hall batera Richard Gaughanekoizten eta Rick Phillips zuzendaritza.

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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, APIRILA 15

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BROOKLYN, NY (April 12, 2016) – As a kid growing up in Magnitogorsk, Errusiak,cruiserweight 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. But then one day, the former amateur champion was asked to come to Detroit to spar with Kronk’s Johnathon Banks … and the rest is history.
Hau Ostirala, 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: Belaunaldi berriak live on SHOWTME (10 p.m. ETA/PT, West Coast atzeratua) Biraketa Stone Resort Casino Verona at, New York.
Presented by Salita Promotions in association with AASHA Record Breakers,the mainevent will featureIBF No. 10-ranked bantamweight Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 Kos), of Podolsk, Errusiak, hartzea Stephon Young (14-0-2, 6 Kos), St. Louis, Missouri in a 10-round bout. Co-nagusia gertatuz gero, Eudy Bernardo (21-0, 15 Kos) of the Dominican Republic faces Mason “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, by calling 877.833.SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. They are priced at $60 ringside eserleku, $35 eta $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,” said 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 “Sugar” Hill at the resurgent Kronk Gym. “I like Javan’s style,” said 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. It’s amazing. I brought him in to spar with Banks and when we were training, Alexey just sat on the side and watched. Geroago, 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. Ni naiz 100 ehuneko prest,” said 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: Belaunaldi berriak, SHOWTIME® bizitzeko

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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 Ostirala, April 15, showdown on ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak.
The eight-round Bernardo vs. Menard fight will serve as the co-main event on a quadrupleheader on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ETA/PT, West Coast atzeratua) eginez Stone Resort Casino Verona batetik, New York.
In April 15, 10-ekitaldi nagusi borobila, IBF No. 10-ranked bantamweight Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 Kos), of Podolsk, Errusiak, will take on Stephon Young (14-0-2, 6 Kos), St. Louis, Mo.. In the other televised bouts, Russian cruiserweight Alexey Zubov (10-0, 6 Kos) will face Constantin Bejenaru (10-0, 4 Kos, WSB: 0-1-1) of Mandilesti, Moldova, zortzi txandatan baino gehiago; and in the eight-round junior welterweight telecast opener, Kazakhstan’s Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Yeyubov (10-0, 10 Kos), Brooklyn, takes on also undefeated Courtney Jackson (8-0, 6 Kos) 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, by calling 877.833.SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. They are priced at $60 ringside eserleku, $35 eta $25.
The 29-year-old Bernardo (21-0, 15 Kos) Santo Domingoko, is hard at work at Hank’s Gym in Houston, with his trainer, former IBF World Middleweight Champion Frank Tate.
“Naiz forma handia. Indartsu sentitzen naiz,” said Bernardo via translator. “I’ve learned so much from Frank Tate and I’m proud to be working with him. He’s a great trainer. I’m learning to throw better combinations and I’ve improved my defense, Nire 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), Rayne batetik, The., is rated No. 15 by the WBA at 135 kilo. He’s training at Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club in Lafayette with trainer and former fighter “Bad” 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,” he continued. “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 dei egingo ShoBox batera ringside ekintzara Steve Farhood eta antzinako munduko txapelduna Raul Marquez aditua analista gisa zerbitzatu. Ekoizle exekutibo daGordon Hall batera Rich Gaughan ekoizten eta Rick Phillips zuzendaritza.
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Buruz ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak
Bere uztailean sortu zenetik 2001, Hain harrera SHOWTIME boxeo serie,ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak talentu gazte nabarmendu du datorren gogorra. The ShoBoxfilosofia da zirraragarria televise ra, jendetza-atsegina eta partiduak lehiakorra bitartean egiaztatzen prest irtenbideak lurrean eskainiz zehazten den munduko titulua borrokatzeko. Geroz zerrenda batzuk 65 duten agertu borrokalari ShoBox eta aurreratu munduko tituluak lortu ditu barne: 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 eta gehiago.
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Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 Dmitriy Salita arabera, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including Showtime, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.
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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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Ostirala en knockout-filled ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak telecast will re-airGaur gauean at 10 p.m. ETA/PT (West Coast atzeratua) on 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 debut, can’t-miss prospect Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk finish Nick Givhan in just 21 segundo (VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1TakSkM), and emerging star Regis “Rougarou” Prograis make quick work of veteran Aaron Herrera.

 

Ostirala en quadrupleheader is also available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® eta Showtime edonoiz®.

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REGIS PROGRAIS SCORES FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER AARON HERRERA IN THE MAIN EVENT ON SHOBOX: Belaunaldi berriak

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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

Catch The Replay Monday, March 28, at 10 p.m. ETA/PT SHO muturrean®

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MIAMI, Okla. (March 26, 2016) – On a night of knockouts, unbeaten super lightweight Regis "Rougarou" PROGRAMS (17-0, 14 Kos), Houston, scored his third consecutive dominant victory on ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak, knocking out Mexico’s Aaron Herrera (21-5-1, 12 Kos) at 2:17 Lehen txandan Ostirala ekitaldi nagusianSHOWTIME Buffalo Run Casino Miami-tik, Okla.

 

In scheduled eight-round bouts that all ended early, Ivan "Beast" Baranchyk (10-0, 9 Kos), Brooklyn, N.Y., registered a 21-second, lehen txandan knockout gorako Nick Givhan (16-1-1, 10 Kos), Kalamazoo, Mich., in a super lightweight scrap, Ukrainian welterweight Ivan "The Volk" Golub (16-0, 10 Kos, 5-0 World Series Boxing herrian), Brooklyn, N.Y., scored a sixth-round TKO over Marlon Aguas (9-1, 6 Kos), Quito, Ekuadorren, eta Justin DeLoach (14-1, 8 Kos), of Augusta, Ga., who is trained by former world champion 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 Debuta. Cook, Aguas and Givhan became the 143rd, 144garren eta 145garren boxers to suffer their first pro loss on the prospect developmental series.

 

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

 

PROGRAMS, a 5 metroko 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 errondak osoa, the last thing I was expecting was a first-round knockout,’’ said Prograis, who was making his 2016 debut. “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 batetik 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. I just got caught, 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,'', Esan zuen. “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. “Overall, 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,'', Esan zuen. “That’s the reason we stopped it. I wasn’t that tired.”

Inaugurazio telecast du borrokan,, 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, bota ia 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)

 

"OK naiz, all things considered,’’ said Cook. “He was a tough guy. 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

 

Ostirala en four-fight telecast will re-air Astelehena at 10 p.m. ETA/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning today, Larunbata, March 26.

 

Barry Tompkins deitzen du ShoBox ringside ekintza Farhood eta munduko txapeldun ohia batera Raul Marquez aditua analista gisa zerbitzatu. Ekoizle exekutibo izan zen Gordon Hall batera Richard Gaughanekoizten eta Rick Phillips zuzendaritza.

 

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Buruz ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak
Bere uztailean sortu zenetik 2001, Hain harrera SHOWTIME boxeo serie, ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak talentu gazte nabarmendu du datorren gogorra. The ShoBox filosofia da zirraragarria televise ra, jendetza-atsegina eta partiduak lehiakorra bitartean egiaztatzen prest irtenbideak lurrean eskainiz zehazten den munduko titulua borrokatzeko. Geroz zerrenda batzuk 65 duten agertu borrokalari ShoBox eta aurreratu munduko tituluak lortu ditu barne: 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 eta gehiago.

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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

 

 

Klikatu HEMEN For Photos Of The Interview; Kreditu Esther Lin / SHOWTIME

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Paul Williams returns to the ring Gaur gauean 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: Belaunaldi berriak, SHOWTIME bizi (10:30 p.m. ETA/PT) Buffalo Run Casino Miami-tik, Okla. Tune-inGaur gauean to see the full interview between ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood and Williams. Klikatu HEMEN for a preview of the interview.

 

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EIGHT borrokalari guztiak hit bere MARKS FORSHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONQUADRUPLEHEADER TOMORROW, OSTIRALA, MARCH 25, ON SHOWTIME® BIZI BUFFALO RUN Casino Miami, OKLAHOMA

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Undefeated Super arin Prospect Regis Prograis Beteranoen Aaron Herrera hartzen ekitaldi nagusian; Telecast hasten da 10:30 p.m. ET / PT

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MIAMI, Okla. (March 24, 2016) - Zortzi borrokalari guztiak, boladan du sei direnak barne, egin pisua Astelehena ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak quadrupleheader bihar/Ostirala March 25, bizi SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. ET / PT, West Coast atzeratua) batetik Buffalo Run Casino.

 

Ekitaldi nagusian, unbeaten sortzen ari diren izar, Regis "Rougarou"PROGRAMS (16-0, 13 Kos), Houston New Orleans bidez, Mexikoko bilduko Aaron "harribitxia" Herrera (29-4-1, 18 Kos) 10-txandan bout super arin batean.

 

Lau unbeaten boxeolariak izango du hiru bouts zortzi Kopako bi talka: Hard-sakatuz Ivan "Beast" Baranchyk (9-0, 8 Kos), Brooklyn, N.Y., aurpegiak apurtutzat zabaltasuna Nick "King irritsu" Givhan (16-0-1, 10 Kos), Kalamazoo, Mich., in a super lightweight scrap and Ukrainian Ivan "The Volk" Golub (10-0, 8 Kos, 5-0 World Series Boxing herrian), Brooklyn, N.Y., hartzen Marlon Aguas (9-0, 6 Kos), Quito, Ekuadorren, welterweight partidu batean.

 

Zortzi-txandan telecast Opener, boladan super welterweight eta tokiko gogoko Dillon Cook (16-0, 6 Kos), Senekaren, Mo., behin-jipoitu bilduko Justin DeLoach (13-1, 7 Kos), Abu ofmaisu, Ga. lanch ohia trebatu ShoBox borrokalaria eta bi aldiz munduko txapeldun, Paul Williams, nork bere prestakuntza debuta egiteko.

 

DiBella aisialdia eta Tony Holden Productions aurkeztutako ekitaldi bat Sarrerak tasatuak $45, $55 eta $75 eta eskuragarri daude erosteko buffalorun.com eta at stubwire.com. Lehenengo zuzeneko borrokan dago 8 o'clock.

 

pisuak:

PROGRAMS: 141 kilo

Herrera: 142 kilo

 

Baranchyk: 139 ½ kilo

Givhan: 140 ¼ kilo

 

Golub: 146 ½ kilo

Aguas: 147 kilo

 

Cook: 154 kilo

DeLoach: 153 ¼ kilo

 

Hona hemen zer borrokalari esan Osteguna:

 

REGIS PROGRAIS

 

"Hau nire borroka handiena da. gimnasioan egin dugu bi hilabete prestatzen ari da. Dugu estilo guztietan sparring ari, ezer me prest hartzen du.

"Osoa asko fun bat izan nuen nire azken borroka delako (Abel) Ramos mantendu datozen. naiz beteranoa borrokan I, 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 dago ezer datozen galtzeko, baina Mexikoko estilo borrokan maite dut. Nik Houston prestakuntza, beraz, ez da ezer ez dut ikusi aurretik ekarri.

 

"Beltza southpaw bat izan daiteke I edo Brawl ahal dut. Maite dut borrokatzeko, eta horregatik hasi nintzen boxeoa. Nire mentalitatea da Bang borroka eta, noiz behera dator da. ez baitut Batzuetan bada hit aspertzen naiz, beraz, nahastu dut pixka bat gehiago beraz hit egingo dut eta gero itzuli ahal dut. Edozein estilo ezin dut doitzeko.

 

"Hau nire hirugarren borroka da ShoBox eta bigarren ekitaldi nagusia. Presio ongietorria dut baina badakit, aldi berean, hura baztertu eta gozatzeko eta ongi pasatzeko ez daukat.

 

"Adimen, I goiko contenders edozein aurkako borroka garrantzitsu bat egiteko prest nago sentitzen dut, baina badakit borroka mota horiek dira oraindik ere pixka bat niretzat line behera. oraindik lan asko daukat egin; da pounding mantentzea lortu dut eskuineko arte behar dut.

 

"Ilusioa egiten dit ona borroka bihar. ''

 

AARON HERRERA

 

"Hau borroka interesgarri bat bi ari gara datozen kirola delako da. Ikusi dut bere borroka batzuk eta jakin zer sortu naiz aurka. Prograis atsegin bezala aurrera etorri eta borrokatzera dator dirudi, eta gauza bera egingo dut, Ziurrenik boxeolari bat gehiago slugger bat baino naiz, nahiz.

 

"Hau zainduz negozioa buruz da. Nik 12 erronda aurretik. I’ve fought some good fighters with good records. Hau nire bigarren Amerikan borroka da baina asko ikasi nuen lehenengo batetik eta hori izango da, zalantzarik gabe lagunduko dit. konfiantza gehiago daukat. Orrialde hau ez da niretzat esperientzia berri bat izan.

 

"Eginez desegin egin dut borrokatu ziren, beraz, aurretik erronda pare baten ondoren, Ziur eroso sentitzen naiz. Behin betiko naiz irabazteko datozen. Ezin dut itxaron irekiz xilintxa entzuten da. ''

 

Oy BARANCHYK

"Hau da, 100 Ehuneko onena lasaia aurrean dugu. Nick borrokalari handi bat da, eta ezin dugu gutxietsi zion. Badakigu ezer hori boxeo gertatuko. lana jarri dut gimnasioan eta orain nire lana egin Biribilean behar dut.

 

"Puncher naiz, ekartzea gustatzen zait eta knockout naiz datozen.

 

"Bakarrik nago 23 baina oso gogor lan egiten dut eta sentitzen naiz batera datozen I. naiz gimnasioan dut denbora guztian. lan dugu gehien gauzak nagusietako bat composure ring barruan dago. atsegin naiz gehiago behera argitzeko eta jab lanean sentitzen dut, baina oraindik ez da zerbait lan dugu.

 

"Besterik ez duzu joan eta kolpatu denek out. Ez da erraza hori. konfiguratzeko punches batzuetan behar duzu. Ni ez naiz inoiz to puncher natural bat izatetik joan, nire taldeak ez eramateko sua nigan nahian, Nahi besterik ez dute behera finkatu zidan. ''

 

NICK GIVHAN

"Honek aukera handi bat da, eta bedeinkatua da lortzean izan sentitzen dut, baina zerbait izan dut urte bidean lan egin. hau da, non nagoen, nire ibilbidean etapa honetan izan sentitzen dut. besterik Biribilean lortuko ziur nire negozioa kudeatzeko dut Biribilean egin behar dut

 

"Zuen betiko aurkariei gogorrenetan aurrean dut bat. big zuen, indartsu eta hits gogorra oro har, borrokan. Baina gogorrena Honez aurrean zuen naiz.

"Hau moldatzen eman boxeolari puncher borroka versus mesedeen me gisa. atera daiteke zuen hasiera batean jabbing, baina, baina tocado behin zapuztu zuen dezake. Horixe aprobetxatu egingo dut, Bere gehiago-agresibitatea.

 

"Ilusioa egiten dit une helduz bihar gauean. ''

 

IVAN Golub

 

"Oso hunkituta txartela honetan izango da, eta aurrera begira nire lehen borrokan nago ShoBox Epaileak txartel. Hau handi bat urratsa eman da eta nik borroka handi bat izango da.

 

"Noiz aukera borroka egitea lortu nuen ShoBox, Nahiz eta ez nuen galdetu nion borrokan zen. Spar onena batzuk ez out I (Ievgen Khytrov,Sergey Derevanchenko, eta abar). Baina boxeolari-puncher bat gehiago naiz nire taldekideekin batzuk baino I.

"Oso gogor lan egiten dut. asko ikasi dut boxeo. nire denbora da ezagutzen dut. Betiere ona boxeo gaitasunak erakutsi dudan bezala, knockout etorriko da. "

 

Marlon AQUAS

 

"Gose piku batekin kontuz ibili behar duzuI htersu ez dute ezer jakin, baina ari naiz ematen joan 100 han ere ehuneko. Hemen nago zer munduko txapelduna bihurtu hartzen al dut erakusteko.

 

"Oso motibatuta nago. Hau AEB nire lehen borroka da. eta SHOWTIME beraz naiz adierazpen bat egin nahi dut. honen ondoren borrokatzeko ate asko zabalduko da ezagutzen dut. Pertsonak ez daki ni orain, baina ni ezagutzeko aukera izango dute bihar gauean ondoren.

 

"Mugimendu asko daukat baina ere nabarmentzen ez behatz behatz eta brawl den. They are making a mistake taking a step up and fighting me. They don’t know what they’re getting into.

 

"Off egon naiz baita nire ezkerreko lesio bat baina erabat sendatu da eta Prest nago. Nik sparring asko izan nuen.

 

"Estilista bat gehiago naiz, boxeolaria. asko baten inguruan mugitzen gustatzen zait. Baina I izan bada at joan eta brawl I will. benetan zale naizela berriro ikustea digne erakutsi nahi dut. ''

 

DILLON COOK

“This will be my toughest fight but I’m feeling great. I’m excited but not all that nervous. Ez dago presio batzuk telebistan lehen aldiz borroka da, baina ezin izan nerbio-racking.

 

"Honek, hala nola borroka handi bat da; denetarako prest zuen ekartzen naiz. Ez dut saiatzen baino gehiago-uste ezer naiz. egiten dudana egin nahi dut.

 

"Hau hasiera me joko bat da. buruz bizi naiz 25 minutura. Beraz, atmosferara hori erabili dut, eta ez dute bidaiatzeko laguntzen du.

 

"Ikusi dut hartaz apur bat. gauza sentitzen dut zuen duela denbora guztian egingo bere aurka lan. Bere etorriko aurreratu estilo niretzat ona da. Nik denbora asko prestatu behar izan nuen (Bost aste) beraz, ez da inolako ezustekorik izan.

 

"Dut uste asko aita bat joan trebetasunak I, beraz, inpresio ona utzi nahi dut.

 

“Speed and footwork are my biggest weapons. I’ve been dazed before, baina ez eraitsi. ''

 

JUSTIN DELOACH

"Puntu honetara Dena da niretzat bedeinkazio bat izan da. Hau da, behin betiko borroka handi bat eta aurrera begira ari naiz egiten dudana egiten, eta ikuskizun handi bat jarriz. Ez dut Dillon asko ikusi baina boladan dago zuen eta irabazteko datozen. edozein dela zuen ekartzen prest nago.

 

"Talentua gordinak asko erabiltzen du oraindik ikusi behar izan nuen sentitzen dut. Nire nagusia zera da, borroka kontrolpean hartu hasieratik.

 

"Hau da, beraz, zirraragarria. My biggest and most important fight yet. If I do what I’m supposed to I’ll be OK. Hau nire lehen zortzi borobilagoa da baina ez nago kezkatuta guztietan.

 

"Handi baten parte gara ShoBox Ikuskizuna. Ezin dut itxaron. ''

 

Barry Tompkins dei egingo ShoBox batera ringside ekintzara Steve Farhood eta antzinako munduko txapelduna Raul Marquez aditua analista gisa zerbitzatu. Ekoizle exekutibo da Gordon Hall batera Richard Gaughan ekoizten eta Rick Phillips zuzendaritza.

 

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Buruz ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak
Bere uztailean sortu zenetik 2001, Hain harrera SHOWTIME boxeo serie, ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak talentu gazte nabarmendu du datorren gogorra. The ShoBox filosofia da zirraragarria televise ra, jendetza-atsegina eta partiduak lehiakorra bitartean egiaztatzen prest irtenbideak lurrean eskainiz zehazten den munduko titulua borrokatzeko. Geroz zerrenda batzuk 65 duten agertu borrokalari ShoBox eta aurreratu munduko tituluak lortu ditu barne: 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 eta gehiago.

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Dillon Cook Counting Down Days for ShoBox Debut!

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Seneca, MO (March 18, 2016) - On March 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 eta $75 and can be purchased by logging onto Buffalorun.com or Stubwire.com.

 

Unbeaten 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 en), 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. Berriki, 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 March 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 the) 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).