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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 World Champion Badou Jack futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Lucian Bute hosted media workouts at their respective training camps last week to discuss their Saturday, April 30 world title showdown live on ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO ukusuka DC Armory e Washington, D.C.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader begins at 10 p.m. KANYE/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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Nakhu abahlanganyeli ayezokusho:
JACK BADOU
“I’m looking forward to another victory. Lokhu kuzoba impi ezinzima, kodwa Sengilungele. 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 amahora, but I feel brand new.
“I still feel fresh! Camp Training muhle. 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 Amaphesenti angu. 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, e 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). Muhle a boxer omuhle, 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, Ngingumfana 36 ubudala, 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 The Lion kuba. People will know that The Lion 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
“Camp Training sekuqhubeke kahle, 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. kanjalo, 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, MAY 13 FROM SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

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Okuningi! 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter,
Unbeaten Isiah Thomas Collide In Cruiserweight Action!
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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, May 13 on ShoBox: The New Generation from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Televised coverage live on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. KANYE/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 May 13.”

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“We‘re looking forward to going back to Sam’s Town Live for a second time after a successful sellout show on Feb. 16,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of 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, ukulwa out of Las Vegas, Uqeda kwakhe 2016 DEBUT. Uthi won 11 of yakhe 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, E-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 Olympics. 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 sikhathi yakhe yakamuva, Hunter knocked out Phil Williams in the first round last February 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 July 25.
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NIKOLAY POTAPOV & STEPHON YOUNG FIGHT TO A DRAW, MASON MENARD STEALS THE SHOW WITH HIGHLIGHT-REEL KO ONSHOBOX: THE NEW KWAMANZI

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

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Verona, N.Y.. (April 15, 2016) – Undefeated bantamweight prospects Nikolay Potapov futhi Stephon Young fought to a majority draw in theShoBox: The New Generation Umcimbi main Friday on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

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

 

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. Kodwa, 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,” said Potapov, owaliphonsa 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.”

 

Emva fight, 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 akhishwe ngaphambilini Ezingakanqotshwa Eudy Bernardo with a vicious one-punch KO at2:11 of the round wesithathu. 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 tonight. Not many people knew who I was going into this, but they know me now,” said Menard, who landed nearly 50 Amaphesenti angu amandla akhe isibhamu. “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 the iziqubu ukuvulwa telecast, undefeated cruiserweightConstantin Bejenaru zilambatha Alexey Zakharov the first loss of his career in a convincing eight-round unanimous decision scored 77-74, 78-73 kabili.

 

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 146th futhi 147th boxers to suffer their first pro loss on the prospect developmental series.

 

SangoLwesihlanu three-fight telecast will re-air Tuesday at 10 p.m. KANYE/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning April 16

Barry Tompkins okuthiwa ShoBox ethile ringside nge Farhood and zangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executive kwaba Gordon Hall kanye Richard Gaughanlikhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips oqondisa.

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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, Russia,Cruiserweight Alexey Zakharov 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.
Lokhu Friday, 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: The New Generation live on SHOWTME (10 p.m. KANYE/PT, kwabambezeleka the West Coast) at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, I-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, Russia, ukuthatha on Stephon Young (14-0-2, 6 Kos), of St. Louis, Missouri in a 10-round bout. In the umcimbi co-main, 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 kwezihlalo ringside, $35 futhi $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. Kamuva, 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. I am 100 Amaphesenti angu ngomumo,” 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: THE NEW KWAMANZI, PHILA 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 Friday, April 15, showdown on ShoIbhokisi: The New Generation.
The eight-round Bernardo vs. Menard fight will serve as the co-main event on a quadrupleheader on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. KANYE/PT, kwabambezeleka the West Coast) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, I-New York.
In the April 15, 10-round main event, IBF No. 10-ranked bantamweight Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 Kos), of Podolsk, Russia, will take on Stephon Young (14-0-2, 6 Kos), of 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, phezu emahlandla eziyisishiyagalombili; and in the eight-round junior welterweight telecast opener, Kazakhstan’s Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Yeyubov (10-0, 10 Kos), of Brooklyn, takes on also undefeated Courtney Jackson (8-0, 6 Kos) ka 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 kwezihlalo ringside, $35 futhi $25.
The 29-year-old Bernardo (21-0, 15 Kos) of Santo Domingo, is hard at work at Hank’s Gym in Houston, with his trainer, former IBF World Middleweight Champion Frank Tate.
“Ngingumfana shape enkulu. Ngizizwa strong,” 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, jab yami, 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), kusukela Rayne, The., is rated No. 15 by the WBA at 135 amakhilogremu. 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 ngibize ShoBox action kusuka ringside nge Steve Farhood futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executiveGordon Hall kanye Rich Gaughan likhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips oqondisa.
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About ShoBox: The New Generation
Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series,ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBoxifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 65 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: 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 and more.
About Salita Promotions
Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 by Dmitriy Salita, 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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SangoLwesihlanu knockout-filled ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will re-airtonight at 10 p.m. KANYE/PT (kwabambezeleka the West Coast) 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 seconds (VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1TakSkM), and emerging star Regis “Rougarou” Prograis make quick work of veteran Aaron Herrera.

 

SangoLwesihlanu quadrupleheader is also available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® futhi Showtime Anytime®.

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

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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. KANYE/PT on sho OKUKHULU®

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Miami, Okla. (March 26, 2016) – On a night of knockouts, unbeaten super lightweight Regis "Rougarou" IZINHLELO (17-0, 14 Kos), of Houston, scored his third consecutive dominant victory on ShoBox: The New Generation, knocking out Mexico’s Aaron Herrera (21-5-1, 12 Kos) at 2:17 of the emzuliswaneni wokuqala Friday kwenzeka main onISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO kusukela Buffalo Run Ikhasino ku Miami, Okla.

 

In scheduled eight-round bouts that all ended early, Ivan "The Beast" Baranchyk (10-0, 9 Kos), of Brooklyn, N.Y., registered a 21-second, lokuqala round Knockout phezu Nick Givhan (16-1-1, 10 Kos), of Kalamazoo, Mich., in a super lightweight scrap, Ukrainian welterweight Ivan "Le Volk" Golub (16-0, 10 Kos, 5-0 e World Series of Boxing), of Brooklyn, N.Y., scored a sixth-round TKO over UMarlon Aguas (9-1, 6 Kos), of Quito, Ecuador, futhi 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 debuts. Cook, Aguas and Givhan became the 143rd, 144th futhi 145th boxers to suffer their first pro loss on the prospect developmental series.

 

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

 

IZINHLELO, a 5-foot-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 emahlandla umnyuziki, 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 kusukela 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,'' Uthe. “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,'' Uthe. “That’s the reason we stopped it. I wasn’t that tired.”

In the lwa ukuvulwa telecast, 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, uphonsa cishe 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)

 

"Ngilungile, 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

 

SangoLwesihlanu four-fight telecast will re-air Monday at 10 p.m. KANYE/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND beginning today, Saturday, March 26.

 

Barry Tompkins okuthiwa ShoBox ethile ringside nge Farhood and zangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executive kwaba Gordon Hall kanye Richard Gaughanlikhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips oqondisa.

 

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About ShoBox: The New Generation
Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 65 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: 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 and more.

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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

 

 

Chofoza LAPHA For Photos Of The Interview; Credit Esther Lin / SHOWTIME

Chofoza LAPHA For Images Of Williams & DeLoach; Credit Amanda F. Westcott / SHOWTIME

 

Paul Williams returns to the ring tonight 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: The New Generation, bephila Showtime (10:30 p.m. KANYE/PT) kusukela Buffalo Run Ikhasino ku Miami, Okla. Tune-intonight to see the full interview between ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood and Williams. Chofoza LAPHA for a preview of the interview.

 

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KONKE ABALWELI SESISHIYAGALOMBILI UKUSHAYA izimpawu zabo FORSHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONQUADRUPLEHEADER TOMORROW, ULWESIHLANU, MARCH 25, PHILA ON SHOWTIME® wayevela eBuffalo RUN Ikhasino ku Miami, OKLAHOMA

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Ezingakanqotshwa Super uHlelo Prospect Regis Prograis Takes On Veteran Aroni Herrera e Main Izinkundla; Telecast Begins at 10:30 p.m. ET / PT

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Chofoza LAPHA Ngoba Izithombe Of DeLoach & Trainer Paul Williams; Credit Amanda F. Westcott / SHOWTIME

Miami, Okla. (March 24, 2016) - All fighters ayisishiyagalombili, kuhlanganise nalabo Ezingakanqotshwa eziyisithupha, wenza isisindo uLwesine ShoBox: The New Generation quadrupleheader kusasa/Friday March 25, hlala e ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO (10:30 p.m. ET / PT, kwabambezeleka the West Coast) kusukela Buffalo Run Casino.

 

In the umcimbi main, unbeaten star abasafufusa, Regis "Rougarou"IZINHLELO (16-0, 13 Kos), of Houston ngendlela of New Orleans, uzohlangana laseMexico Aroni "Le Jewel" Herrera (29-4-1, 18 Kos) in a 10-round iziqubu super engasindi.

 

okwakwenza abashayi-sibhakela abane unbeaten zishayisane emibili ayisishiyagalombili-round ezintathu izikhathi zokudakwa: Okungishaya Ivan "The Beast" Baranchyk (9-0, 8 Kos), of Brooklyn, N.Y., ubuso bekasilingekile-minded Nick "INkosi Akhanyayo 'Givhan (16-0-1, 10 Kos), of Kalamazoo, Mich., in a super lightweight scrap and Ukrainian Ivan "Le Volk" Golub (10-0, 8 Kos, 5-0 e World Series of Boxing), of Brooklyn, N.Y., liba UMarlon Aguas (9-0, 6 Kos), of Quito, Ecuador, emdlalweni welterweight.

 

In the ayisishiyagalombili-round ngikwazi ukuqala telecast, Ezingakanqotshwa super welterweight futhi eyintandokazi Dillon Cook (16-0, 6 Kos), of Seneca, Mo., uzohlangana kanye bashaywe Justin DeLoach (13-1, 7 Kos), of Augmaster, Ga. umsebenzich aqeqeshwe zangaphambili ShoBox fighter kanye esigcwele ezimbili zezwe iqhawe, Paul Williams, owenza ukuqeqeshwa okokuqala yakhe.

 

Amathikithi umcimbi eyethulwe DiBella Entertainment noTony Holden Productions ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $45, $55 futhi $75 futhi iyatholakala ukuthi ithengwe at buffalorun.com futhi ngaso stubwire.com. Le mpi yokuqala bukhoma at 8 ezimpondweni.

 

izisindo:

IZINHLELO: 141 amakhilogremu

Herrera: 142 amakhilogremu

 

Baranchyk: 139 Amakhilogremu ½

Givhan: 140 ¼ amakhilogremu

 

Golub: 146 Amakhilogremu ½

Aguas: 147 amakhilogremu

 

Cook: 154 amakhilogremu

DeLoach: 153 ¼ amakhilogremu

 

Nakhu fighters ngoLwesine:

 

Regis PROGRAIS

 

"Lena impi yami enkulu kunazo. Sesibe ejimini izinyanga ezimbili ukuzilungisa. Sisebenza sparring ne zonke isitayela, yini edingekayo ukuze uthole kimi ngomumo.

"Mina kwadingeka lonke okuningi fun empini yami yokugcina ngoba (Abel) Ramos nje yaqhubeka iza. Ngithathe balwa 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 uyeza ngalutho, kodwa ngiyakuthanda silwa isitayela Mexican. Ngiye kwaqeqeshwa e Houston, ngakho ngeke ulethe lutho angizange ngimbone ngaphambi.

 

"I kungaba southpaw bahlakaniphe noma angikwazi sekusuke isidumo. Mina ngiyakuthanda ukulwa, yingakho ngaqala ukushaya isibhakela. engqondweni yami iwukuba bang futhi ukulwa, uma zehla kuso. Ngezinye izikhathi uma mina musa hit I ngizithola ngakho mina mix it up kancane more kanjalo ngiyakuba athole hit bese angikwazi ukuza back. Ngiyakwazi ulungise kunoma iyiphi isitayela.

 

"Lena impi yami yesithathu ShoBox futhi Isenzakalo sesibili main. Ngiyawajabulela ingcindezi kodwa ngesikhathi esifanayo ngiyazi ukuthi kufanele ushaye sengathi awuboni futhi bajabulele futhi ujabule khona.

 

"Engqondweni, Ngizizwa sengikulungele for ukulwa enkulu ngokumelene yimuphi kwabazabalazayo phezulu, kodwa ngiyazi ukuthi bangobani izinhlobo ukulwa namanje kancane phansi line kimi. Engisenayo umsebenzi omningi okumele uyenze; Ngidinga ukugcina ishaya ngaze uthole Kulungile.

 

"Ngibheke phambili ukulwa okuhle kusasa. ''

 

AARON HERRERA

 

"Lena mpi ezithakazelisayo ngoba thina vele kokubili ekhuphuka ngalo mdlalo. Sengike ngakubona ezimbalwa ukulwa kwakhe futhi wazi ukuthi ngiyingxenye yamelana. Kubukeka sengathi Prograis uthanda ukuba eze phambili afike ukulwa, mina uyokwenza okufanayo, nakuba ngingeyena cishe a boxer esingaphezu slugger.

 

"Lokhu kumayelana ukunakekela ibhizinisi. Bengi 12 emahlandla ngaphambi. I’ve fought some good fighters with good records. Lena kuphela impi yami yesibili in America kodwa ngafunda okuningi owokuqala nokuthi nakanjani ukungisiza. Nginethemba ngaphezulu. Lokhu ngeke kube yinto entsha kimi.

 

"Ngiye ngalwa kwesokunxele-handers ngaphambi ngakho emva umbhangqwana emahlandla, Ngiyaqiniseka ukuthi ngamtshela uyozizwa ekhululekile. Ngiyeza nakanjani ukunqoba. Sengijahe ukuze uzwe okuvula bell ring. ''

 

Oy BARANCHYK

"Lokhu 100 abangamaphesenti angu-guy okungcono kunakho konke esingakwenza owabhekana nazo. Nick is a fighter omkhulu futhi asikwazi siyibukele phansi kwakhe. Siyazi ukuthi noma yini engenzeka ekushayeni isibhakela. Ngabeka umsebenzi ejimini futhi manje ngidinga ukwenza umsebenzi wami ring.

 

"Ngingumfana puncher, Ngithanda ukuyibuyisa futhi Ngiyeza for the Knockout.

 

"Ngikhathazekile kuphela 23 kodwa ngisebenza kanzima kakhulu futhi bazizwa Ngiyeza kanye. Ngingumfana ejimini sonke isikhathi. Enye yezinto eziyinhloko sisebenzela phezu kunazo zonke iwukuthi ukuzibamba ngaphakathi esiyingini. Ngizizwa like Ngithathe elala xaxa futhi sisebenza jab, kodwa namanje into ukusebenza thina.

 

"Wena Ngeke nje ngikwazi ukuya e ngingqongqotha everybody out. Akukona ukuthi kulula. Udinga wamisa punches yakho ngezinye izikhathi. I am akusoze ukushintsha kusukela ekubeni puncher yemvelo, ethimba lami akazami ukuba asuse umlilo kimi, bafuna mina zahlala. ''

 

NICK GIVHAN

"Leli yithuba enkulu futhi ngizizwa ngibusisekile ngokuba abe ngayo, kodwa kungcono into bengilokhu yokufeza iminyaka. Ngizizwa lena engikhonza kufanele kube kulesi sigaba career yami. Ngidinga ukuba uthole ring ukuze uqiniseke ngiphathe ibhizinisi lami ring

 

"Muhle nakanjani omunye nabaphikisi eziqine I owabhekana nazo. Muhle big, enamandla futhi hits kanzima yonke mpi. Kodwa Ngingumfana kwezinwele eziqine yena abhekana nazo.

"Lokhu zilolonga izimo njengomnikelo boxer Ukuqhathanisa mpi puncher ukuthi ubabonisa umusa kimi. Angase aphume jabbing ekuqaleni, kodwa once uye wathinta kungaba ekhungathekile. Yilokho mina uyosebenzisa, phezu-nolaka lwakhe.

 

"Ngibheke phambili bayawuqhwaga mzuzu kusasa ebusuku. ''

 

Ivan GOLUB

 

"Ngijabulile kakhulu ukuba abe phezu leli khadi ngabomvu ukulwa lami lokuqala ShoBox ikhadi. Lena omkhulu isinyathelo up futhi kuzoba empini enkulu.

 

"Lapho ngifika ithuba ukulwa ShoBox, Angizange ngisho ukubuza ukuthi ngingubani owayelwa. I-Spar ezinye best laphaya (Ievgen Khytrov,Sergey Derevanchenko, njll). Kodwa Ngingumfana ngaphezulu boxer-puncher kunezinye nabalingani bami.

"Ngisebenza kanzima kakhulu. Ngitadisha izihloko ezibonisa Boxing okuningi. Ngiyazi isikhathi sami siyeza. Njengoba nje ngibonisa amakhono amahle boxing, the Knockout kuyofika. "

 

UMarlon AQUAS

 

"Kufanele uqaphele nge komkhiwane ulambileI htersu abazi lutho mayelana, kodwa Ngizofika ukunikeza 100 amaphesenti angu lapho. Ngilapha ukukhombisa ukuthi mina unayo yini edingekayo ukuze ube iqhawe emhlabeni.

 

"I am eyashukumisela kakhulu. Lena impi yami yokuqala U.S. futhi on SHOWTIME ngakho Ngibheke ukwenza isitatimende. Ngiyazi ukuthi ngemva kwalokhu ukulwa eziningi iminyango lizovuleka. Abantu bangase awungazi manje, kodwa ngeke bayongazi emva kusasa ebusuku.

 

"Ziningi ukunyakaza kodwa futhi ame lapho uzwane ukuze uzwane futhi sekusuke isidumo. They are making a mistake taking a step up and fighting me. They don’t know what they’re getting into.

 

"Sengike ngaya off ngenxa yokulimala esandleni sami sobunxele kodwa wenza waphulukiswa futhi ngikulungele. Ngike ngaba inkatho sparring.

 

"Ngingumfana ngaphezulu stylist, the boxer. Ngithanda ukuhamba a lot. Kodwa uma ngiye phezulu sekusuke isidumo ngizo-. Ngifuna ukukushintsha nge- mpela ukukhombisa abalandeli ukuthi ngingubani uyakufanelekela ukubukela futhi. ''

 

Dillon Cook

“This will be my toughest fight but I’m feeling great. I’m excited but not all that nervous. Kukhona ezinye ingcindezi ukulwa TV okokuqala, kodwa akubanga kuyethusa.

 

"Lena mpi enkulu; Sengikulungele yini kuletha. Angikho ngizama ucabange yini. Ngifuna engikwenzayo.

 

"Lona umdlalo ekhaya kimi. Ngihlala mayelana 25 imizuzu away. Ngakho-ke kusiza ukuthi Mina ngijwayele abantu abaxoxayo emkhathini futhi akudingeki ukuba bahambe.

 

"Ngiye ngabona kancane kuye. Ngizizwa izinto yena engenzi sonke isikhathi uzosebenza ngokumelene naye. Indlela yakhe eze phambili muhle kimi. Ngike ngaba nesikhathi esiningi ukulungiselela (amasonto amahlanu) ngakho ngeke kube khona noma yimuphi lezimanga.

 

"Ngiyakholwa ukuthi babe namakhono ukuya ubaba okuningi, ngakho ngifuna benombono omuhle.

 

“Speed and footwork are my biggest weapons. I’ve been dazed before, kodwa hhayi abhidliza. ''

 

JUSTIN DeLoach

"Konke kuleli qophelo kuye kwaba isibusiso ngoba mina. Lena nakanjani ukulwa big futhi Ngibheke phambili ekwenzeni lokho ngenzeni futhi ukugqoka show enkulu. Angizange ngimbone eziningi Dillon kodwa Ezingakanqotshwa futhi uyeza ukunqoba. Sengikulungele yini afuna kuletha.

 

"Ngizizwa I Ziningi ithalente eluhlaza esiye nokho ukuba ngimbone. Into My oyinhloko ukulawula mpi kusukela ekuqaleni.

 

"Lena zijabulisa. My biggest and most important fight yet. If I do what I’m supposed to I’ll be OK. Lena sokuqala eyisishiyagalombili Rounder yami kodwa angikhathazekile mayelana ukuthi ngaso sonke.

 

"Sesikhathele ingxenye omkhulu ShoBox show. Sengijahe. ''

 

Barry Tompkins ngibize ShoBox action kusuka ringside nge Steve Farhood futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Raul Marquez ukukhonza njengoba uchwepheshe abahlaziyi. Umkhiqizi executive Gordon Hall kanye Richard Gaughan likhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips oqondisa.

 

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About ShoBox: The New Generation
Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 65 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: 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 and more.

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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, KULUNGILE.

 

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

 

Unbeaten e 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 sika), 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. Muva, 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).