Cartlanna Catagóire: Showtime Dornálaíocht

UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT SENSATION JARON ENNIS RETUNS WITH KNOCKOUT VICTORY OVER DEMIAN FERNANDEZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME®

Catch An Encore Cur i láthair Dé Luain Ag 10 p.m. ET / PT Ar Showtime bhfíor®

CliceáilANSEO Chun Íosluchtaigh An comhrac in Oíche Grianghraif; Creidmheas Stephanie Trapp / Showtime

FLINT, MICH. – October 5, 2019 – Unbeaten welterweight Jaron Ennis scored yet another knockout in his return to national television Saturday on SHOWTIME with a third round TKO of Demian Fernandez at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Mich.

Ennis, widely considered one of the top prospects in boxing, wasted no time in his first fight under the national spotlight in nearly a year. The Philadelphia native, who had scored two highlight reel KOs in 2018 arShoBox: An Giniúint Nua, now has 22 knockouts i 24 troideanna gairmiúla.

Ennis was aggressive from the opening bell, tuirlingthe 43 percent of his power shots as he switched from orthodox to southpaw. Two warnings for low blows in the first minute of the fight did not stop the speedy Ennis from attacking the body. In the third, Ennis backed Fernandez into the corner and unleashed an onslaught of unanswered power shots that forced the Argentine to take a knee. Fernandez beat the count but told referee Frank Garza that he couldn’t see and the fight was immediately ended.

“It feels good to be back in the spotlight and get another win,” Ennis said. “I showed a little of my skills. I wanted to show more, but my dad said go get him and get him out of there, so that’s what I did.

“I’ve been ready for a big fight for a while. I want to go to the next level. I just have to keep putting on shows like this and keep doing my thing and hopefully my title shot will come sometime next year. The big names had better start running. I would even go down to 140 to get one of them.”

Tar éis an troid, Fernandez (12-2, 5 Kos) was transported to a local hospital with a suspected orbital injury.

In the opening bout of theShowtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA telecast, undefeated American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin scored two knockdowns en route to a 10-round unanimous decision over Pavel Sour, scór 97-91, 98-91, 98-90. 

Fighting less than an hour from his hometown of Saginaw, Mich., Franklin (20-0, 13 Kos) scored knockdowns in the sixth and 10ú rounds. The 24-year-old was making his third consecutive SHOWTIME appearance of 2019 and showed significant improvement from his prior televised bouts, particularly in his speed, mobility and power.

“I was trying to get the knockout, I wanted it real bad, but it feels great to get the W,” said Franklin, a dtír 50 percent of his power shots. “I wasn’t looking for a knockdown the first time he went down. I was trying to be quick and catch him with a counter and I caught him. It surprised me that he went down because it wasn’t meant to be a power punch.”

“I didn’t think I finished him on the second knockdown. I wanted to, but I slowed down and got a little too relaxed instead. I should have stayed on him.”

“There are just some minor things I still need to work on, like fighting on the inside, grappling and knowing when to punch on the inside – minor things. Once I get that down, I’ll be doing well.”

Sour (11-2, 6 Kos), a bhí ag déanamh a chuid U.S. tús, was frustrated with his opponent.

“I couldn’t free up my punches and I didn’t let my hands go,” Sour said. “I was too tight in there. I was never really hurt by Franklin’s punches. He is very strong, but I could handle it. I was trying to catch him with a strong right hand.”

The Ennis vs. Fernandez bout was elevated to main event status after the Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin fight was called off following an altercation prior to Friday’s official weigh-in that resulted in an injury to Habazin’s trainer, James Ali Bashir.

Cuireadh anocht ócáid ​​beo ag Cur Chun Cinn Salita.

An encore presentation of tonight’s doubleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. Beidh ET / PT ar Showtime Lorgaire agus a bheith ar fáil trí ardáin an líonra Éileamh Ar.

Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action alongside fellow Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez. World-renowned ring announcer and Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. rounded out the telecast. The Executive Producer of Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

UNDEFEATED SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT XAVIER MARTINEZ TO FACE JESSIE CRIS ROSALES FRIDAY, Samhain 1 IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: AN QUADRUPLEHEADER NUA GINIÚINT

Top Mayweather Promotions Prospects Martinez, Richardson Hitchins, Kevin Newman II and Rolando Romero Featured In Separate Bouts Live on SHOWTIME® From Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas



LAS VEGAS – October 1, 2019 – Undefeated super featherweight prospect Xavier Martinez tuairisceáinShoBox: An Giniúint Nua for his second straight test on the series when he faces veteran FilipinoJessie Cris Rosales in the 10-round main event of a four-fight telecast on Friday, Samhain 1 beo ar Showtime (10:30 p.m. ET / PT) ó Sam’s Town Live i Las Vegas.



Four of Mayweather Promotions top prospects will be on display, mar 2016 Cluichí Oilimpeacha Richardson Hitchins (9-0, 5 Kos), once-beaten Las Vegas native Kevin Newman II (10-1-1, 6 Kos) and undefeated knockout artist Rolando Romero (9-0, 8 Kos) will also fight in separate bouts. Welterweight prospect Hitchins will take on once-beaten Kevin Johnson (7-1, 4 Kos) i bout ocht-bhabhta, while middleweight prospect Newman will look to avenge the only loss of his career to Mark Anthony Hernandez (14-2-1, 3 Kos), a participant in the 2018 reboot of An contender, in another eight-round matchup. Romero will open the telecast against an opponent to be announced.



Tickets for the Mayweather Promotions’ Sin City Showdown go on sale tomorrow/Wednesday at 12 p.m. PT, tosú ag $25 and can be purchased by visiting: https://mayweatherpromotions.com/events/.



“This is our second ShoBox show of the year and we’re happy to have made Sam’s Town our home for these events,” says Mayweather Promotions CEO, Leonard Ellerbe. “I can’t say enough that this is the perfect setting and platform to showcase our upcoming prospects. Xavier Martinez is one to watch for as he headlines his first ShoBox cárta. We have a very exciting line-up of fighters, both on and off-television, making for a card that you don’t want to miss.”



Martinez (14-0, 10 Kos), de Sacramento, Calif., has scored six straight knockouts, including a third-round stoppage of John Vicente Moralde in his ShoBox debut in April (Watch KO anseo). The 21-year-old turned professional in 2017 in Mexico following an amateur career where he amassed an 85-10 record while competing in the 2012 agus 2013 National Championships and earning a ranking as the No. 3 amateur in the country. Best known for his crafty and powerful fighting style, Martinez joined the Mayweather Promotions team in late 2016 with a unanimous decision win over Wilfredo Garriga at Sam’s Town Live.



“I am really excited to get back into the ring,” said the 21-year-old Martinez. “Sam’s Town has become my home away from home and I’ve had a lot of great performances there. I’m really just looking forward to putting on a great performance again on national television and reaching a larger audience. Soon enough everyone will know who Xavier Martinez is.



“Tá campa traenála ag dul go hiontach. I’ve added a strength and conditioning coach and a nutritionist. Having someone help me prep my meals and educate me on what’s going into my body has really helped me train better and get my body in the right shape. My energy level for training is different and I feel stronger.



Rosales (22-3-1, 10 Kos), 27, iompaigh gairmiúla i 2008 and started his professional career unbeaten in his first 22 bouts while competing mostly in his native Philippines. Rosales stepped up his level of opposition in 2017, losing to former two-division world champion Jhonny Gonzalez in 2017 agus 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist and undefeated prospect Shakur Stevenson in 2019. Ina bout déanaí, he lost a close split-decision to undefeated prospect Tyler McCeary. Experienced against top opposition, Rosales’ three losses have come against opponents with a combined record of 96-11-1.



“He’s undefeated, but I have far more experience with better guys so I have that advantage coming into this fight,” Rosales said. “I’m coming off two tough fights and this one is going to be another great fight to test myself as a fighter as well as a good show for the fans. I’m back in the gym working on a couple of things, and I’m coming into this fight stronger and sharper.”



Hitchins (9-0, 5 Kos), as Brooklyn, N.Y., is a former two-time Golden Gloves champion who represented his parents’ home country of Haiti in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, where he lost to team USA’s Gary Russell Jr. One of boxing’s top young prospects, Hitchins has sparred and trained with several world champions including Terence Crawford and stablemate Gervonta Davis. Just 21-years-old, Hitchins boasts incredible hand and foot speed and the boxing IQ of a veteran contender. Having fought eight out of his nine pro fights in his hometown, Hitchins will travel to Las Vegas looking for a statement win in his television debut.



I’m ready to pick back up where I left off,” said Hitchins. “I’ve remained in great shape since my last opponent fell through back in July, but it worked out because now I get an opportunity to show my talents on national television. My brother Tank [Gervonta Davis] showed me a lot of things this summer and great techniques to sharpen my skills. I’m working hard and getting work in multiple gyms across different weight classes to help me with my speed and power. I’m going to give it my all and deliver with a dominating win.”



Johnson, a Las Vegas resident, started his professional career with four consecutive TKO wins. His past four fights have all come against undefeated opposition including a split decision win over Larry Gomez, a bhí 8-0 entering the fight, in his last outing in April. Johnson’s lone loss came against 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Fazliddin Gaibnazarov.



This is going to be an entertaining fight for the fans,” said Johnson. “I predict a fourth or fifth round knockout – that isn’t me being cocky, just me understanding what’s on the line. This is a huge fight for me and I’m going to rise to the occasion. I’m here to expose everyone I step in the ring with. I’ll fight anybody I feel is a good challenge. I’ve seen Hitchins spar Devin Haney and I’ve watched a few of his fights. He did really good, but I was able to identify some opportunities and I feel confident I can beat this kid.”



Las Vegas’ Newman started boxing when he was 9 years old and built up an amateur record of 25-5 before turning pro in 2014. Impressed by Newman’s skills and technique in the ring as an amateur, Floyd Mayweather signed the rising middleweight to his growing stable of fighters in the summer of 2014. Newman made his professional debut on the Mayweather vs. Maidana II undercard, where he fought to a draw with Azamat Umarzoda. He won his next seven contests before dropping a decision to his November 1 comhraic, Mark Anthony Hernandez, on the undercard of Mayweather vs. McGregor in August 2017. He has since rebounded with three consecutive KO wins at Sam’s Town.



“I’m thankful to my team for another fight,” said Newman. “This is my third fight this year, and I’m looking forward to putting on a show and really ending this year with a bang. Training camp has consisted of great sparring with A-level guys, including Anthony Dirrell for his fight with David Benavidez. I was able to get a lot of quality rounds in already, and this is just the beginning of my training camp. I’m extremely sharp now so we’re just maintaining that and getting my body into fight shape.”



Hernandez, 26, de Fresno, Calif., is no stranger to fighting under the spotlight. After dropping a split decision to Kyrone Davis in 2017, Hernandez bounced back with the biggest win of his career over Newman on the undercard of the blockbuster Mayweather vs. McGregor event. Hernandez was among 16 professional fighters selected to compete at 160 pounds on the 2018 reboot of An contender sraith. He earned a split decision over Danny Valdivia and a unanimous verdict over Quantavious Cash to finish behind champion Brandon Adams and runner-up Shane Mosley Jr. In February of this year, he suffered a setback in a rematch to Jeison Rosario, who he fought to a draw with in 2018, but rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Francisco Castro in his last bout.



I expect Kevin to come better than he did the first time we fought,” said Hernandez. “The first fight was a clear unanimous decision for me. I didn’t think there was any controversy. He has his reasons as to why he didn’t perform, but that doesn’t matter to me. I went up in weight to take that fight from 154 go 165 pounds so I was also coming in with a slight disadvantage, and now I’m moving up again to fight him again. I out-boxed him and out-fought him the first time and fans can expect a great fight again. He’s a really good fighter, I won’t take anything from him. Moving up again will be a challenge, but I think I can beat him again.



Rising lightweight prospect Romero, born and raised in North Las Vegas, started his boxing career at age 18 after spending much of his youth competing in Judo. Despite a limited amateur career consisting of just 45 troideanna, Romero gained the attention of Floyd Mayweather and was signed to his promotional company in November of 2016. He made his professional debut the next month and scored a TKO just over a minute into the fight. With eight stoppages in nine professional fights, Romero packs a heavy punch and will be looking for his fifth straight knockout on November 1.



It’s been a great year for me professionally,” said Romero. “I’ve been able to gain an even larger fan base since my last performance earlier this year and I’m excited to do what I do best and that’s knocking out the competition and continuing to grow as a fighter. A lot of people have doubted me for my lack of amateur experience, but my power and boxing IQ are undeniable. I’m taking the experience from my last fight and working to correct a few things. My goal is to become the most versatile fighter backed by power.”



Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.



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CLARESSA SHIELDS AND HANNAH RANKIN MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Undisputed Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields and Former Champion Ivana Habazin Meet for WBO Junior Middleweight Title Saturday, Deireadh Fómhair 5 Beo Ar Showtime®From Flint, me.

Cliceáil ANSEO Maidir le Grianghraif; Creidmheasa: Julian Lajtai/SHOWTIME

MIAMI BEACH (Meán Fómhair 24, 2019) – Undisputed Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shields participated in a media workout in Miami on Tuesday in preparation for her upcoming showdown with Ivana Habazin Dé Sathairn seo chugainn, Deireadh Fómhair 5 live on SHOWTIME from Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Michigan.

Shields will look to become the fastest fighter in history, fireann nó baineann, to win world titles in three divisions when she faces Habazin for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Title in the main event of Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA in her hometown of Flint.

Also participating in Tuesday’s workout was IBO Super Welterweight Champion Hannah Rankin, who competes in a non-televised undercard attraction next Saturday.

Shields vs. Habazin chur chun cinn ag Cur Chun Cinn Salita. Tickets for the live event can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Center box office.

In the televised co-feature on October 5, undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis will return to national television against once-beaten Demian Daniel Fernandez in a 10-round bout. In the SHOWTIME opener, undefeated heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin will face once-beaten Pavel Sour less than an hour from his hometown of Saginaw, me.

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Tuesday from the famed 5ú Street Gym in Miami Beach:

CLARESSA SHIELDS, Undisputed Middleweight World Champion

I love boxing and I love that I’m one of the women who is carrying the sport, making it bigger and more well known. We’re getting more respect.

There are fighters out there who believe that they can beat me and that really motivates me. That’s why I train and put in the time that I do.

I want to show everybody that I’m a truly great fighter. I can beat Vasiliy Lomachenko’s record of winning titles in three divisions in 10 fights instead of 12. Níos mó, I’m going backwards, not going up in weight, where there are better challenges for me.

My performances will lead to bigger fights and bigger purses for me and my opponents. I’m just going to keep building my name and building my brand.


With this fight against Habazin, I’m definitely going in looking for the knockout. If I get it in spectacular fashion, that will go viral and help push my career forward.

It means everything to have this fight back in my hometown. I want to be the good news for Flint and make people smile. I’m happy to be bringing a fight back home while I’m still on top. I feel like Flint will be uplifted by that.

Everyone back home is really excited for this event. It’s going to be a huge homecoming for me on October 5.

Muhammad Ali has trained here at 5ú Street Gym and every time I train here I feel like I’m in his presence. It makes me want to be even greater. He’s the GOAT and I’m going to be the GWOAT.

Being here in Florida is great for the weight cut. I’ve been down here for nine weeks and it’s hot every day. I’m sweating and working hard and the pounds are just coming off.

HANNAH RANKIN, IBO Super Welterweight Champion

It’s fantastic to be in Florida training for this fight. Everything has been perfect and I’m feeling great.

I’m really looking forward to October 5. Me and my opponent are going to put on a great show for fans for six rounds or as long as it lasts. I want to show them what women’s boxing is about.

There are lots of exciting things in the cards for me after this fight. I’m ready to take on the top fighters and pursue world titles at 154-pounds. I can’t wait to show everyone what I can do.

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ABOUT SHIELDS VS. HABAZIN
Undisputed Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will aim to make history by becoming the fastest fighter in boxing, fireann nó baineann, to become a three-division world champion when she takes on former world champion Ivana Habazin Saturday, Deireadh Fómhair 5 beo ar Showtime.

The showdown for the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight Title headlines a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT from Dort Federal Event Center in Shieldshometown of Flint, me. Beidh an folamh WBC mBan Diamond Super Welterweight Craobh freisin ar an líne i Shields’ troid chéad gairmiúil ina bhaile dúchais.

Unbeaten AMERICAN trom Jermaine FRANKLIN chun aghaidh Pavel SOUR Dé Sathairn, Deireadh Fómhair 5 Beo I SHOWTIME® AR undercard NA CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. Ivana HABAZIN

Níos mó “Gach Detroit” Showdown idir Éirí Amach Contender Ja'Rico O'Quinn & James Smith Buaicphointí Neamh-teilifís Gníomh undercard Ó Dort Chónaidhme Imeachtaí Lárionad I Flint, me.

NUA-EABHRAC – Meán Fómhair 5, 2019 – Undefeated ionchas trom Mheiriceá Jermaine FranklinBeidh aghaidhPavel géar ar an Satharn, Deireadh Fómhair 5 beo ar Showtime ó Dort Chónaidhme Imeachtaí Ionad i Flint, me.

Franklin (19-0, 13 Kos) Beidh a chuid tríú Showtime chuma i ndiaidh a chéile de 2019 mar féachann sé ina bua cinntitheach lú ná uair an chloig óna bhaile dúchais Saginaw, me. Beidh an 25-bliain d'aois a chur ar aon uair amháin-fosta Poblacht na Seice trom géar (11-1, 6 Kos) ar an undercard deShowtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA telecast phríomhfhuirseoir ag Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin.

headlining Beidh an t-undercard neamh-teilifís ina “Gach Detroit” showdown idir iomaitheoirí Crosstown, mar Iarthair DetroitJa'Rico “Great Lakes Rí” O'Quinn agus Thoir DetroitJames “O.G.” Gabha Cath i troid 10-babhta do Motown ardcheannas flyweight Super.

Ticéid le haghaidh an beo imeacht, a chur chun cinn ag Cur Chun Cinn Salita, atá ar díol anois agus is féidir iad cheannach ag Ticketmaster.com agus ag an oifig bosca Dort Center.

Mheas ar cheann de na ionchais trom barr Mheiriceá, Is Franklin a standout iar amaitéarach agus 2014 Lámhainní náisiúnta Golden Champion. Rith sé ar an deis chun dul san iomaíocht ar an láthair ar an 2016 Cluichí Oilimpeacha agus, tar éis casadh ghairmiúil i 2015, tógtha a thaifead undefeated gan stró coibhneasta trína chéad 17 troideanna. I 2019, Franklin dlús a leibhéal freasúra i troideanna i ndiaidh a chéile ar AM SEÓ, tuilleamh cinneadh d'aon toil thar iar Gan. 1-rangaithe U.S. amaitéarach Rydell Booker i mí Aibreáin, ina dhiaidh sin ag crua-throid scoilt-chinneadh thar Jerry Forrest i mí Iúil. Anois, an 6-chos-2 Franklin tuairisceáin as a chuid tríú bout na bhliain lorg bua dochloíte haghaidh a lucht leanúna bhaile dúchais.

“Tá sé seo cad a dhéanfaidh mé ag fanacht le haghaidh,” dúirt Franklin. “Ní féidir liom fanacht a chur seó ar i os comhair mo bhaile dúchais le cairde agus teaghlaigh sa slua. Tá mé ag obair ar mo aiste bia agus ag cur cúraim níos fearr ar mo chorp ó mo troid seo caite. Tá mé dírithe Íosluchtaigh Anois Níl an wasting aon punches agus a ligean ar cíos leis an knockout thagann go nádúrtha, ní brú chun é. Tá mé ag dul a bheith níos fearr coinníollaithe agus níos mó othar agus ar deireadh a chruthú do lucht leanúna cén fáth Tá mé trom mór eile i Meiriceá.”

gairmiúil iompú géar i 2016 agus bhuaigh 11 a chéad 12 bouts gairmiúla. Is é an 36-bliain d'aois ag teacht as a bhuachan gairme-is fearr níos mó ná undefeated roimhe sin Tomas Salek don teideal réigiúnach trom Seice. Tá an 6-chos-5 searbh throid ar fad seachas ceann amháin de chuid babhtaí gairmiúla ina bPoblacht na Seice dúchais agus beidh a dhéanamh ar a U.S. tús in aghaidh Franklin. Bhí sé amaitéarach gcrích thar lear agus racked suas d' 80-43-2 taifead agus a ionadaíonn do na fhoireann náisiúnta na Seice ó 2008 go 2015. Tá an blemish aonair ar thaifead géar ar a 2017 caillteanas a mheas unbeaten trom Filip Hrgovic.

“Tá mé an teicníc, luas agus cumhacht chun buille Jermaine Franklin,” dúirt géar. “I Táim i gcruth mór, Tá mé ag traenáil go dian agus tá mé an-dóchasach gceannteideal isteach sa troid. Franklin Tá ghannmheas orm mar gheall ar mo aois, ach tá mé ag dul a thaispeáint tá sé sé mícheart agus tá mo lámh a ardaíodh nuair a bhuaileann an clog deiridh.”

“Jermaine Franklin Is ar a misean a thaispeáint ar an domhan go bhfuil sé an trom nua barr ar an radharc,” Dúirt tionscnóir Dmitriy Salita, Uachtarán na Céime Salita. “Beidh sé i ngleic leis an Pavel mór agus láidir géar atá ag teacht amach ar gairme-is fearr bhuachan. Is é seo an troid mór trom a chur leis an cheana stairiúla agus imeacht leictreacha Deireadh Fómhair 5 phríomhfhuirseoir ag Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin.”

An 24-bliain d'aois O'Quinn (12-0-1, 8 Kos) Seasann 5-chos-6 agus tá sé rátáilte aon. 13 sa domhain ag an WBO. Blazing-tapa lámha agus pollta teaglaim effortless go bhfuil cead ag an O'Quinn undefeated a bheith ina is fearr leat i measc troid Mótar na Cathrach lucht leanúna. Ba O'Quinn an Uimh. 1-rangaithe bantamweight amaitéarach sa tír roimh casadh ghairmiúil i 2015. Bhí sé le feiceáil go deireanach ar an Aibreán 13 na bliana seo ag Halla Boardwalk i Atlantic City, bhuaigh ceannasach d'aon toil ocht-bhabhta cinneadh thar Minnesota veteran Vicente Alfaro Martinez.
 

“ar Deireadh Fómhair 5 Is féidir leat bheith ag súil aon rud níos lú ná an méid is féidir liom i gcónaí agus go bhfuil bua!” Said O'Quinn. “Is é seo an gcomhrac is mó de mo chuid gairmiúla gairme agus mo chéad troid 10-bhabhta agus mé ag cur sé an-dáiríre. Beidh mé cuma an chuid is fearr Tá mé d'fhéach sé mar pro ar an oíche agus tar éis an troid beidh mé lorg hainmneacha níos mó a chur ar sa roinn flyweight Super.”


A 29-bliain d'aois seasamh 5-chos-3, Gabha (13-2, 7 Kos) Déanann cáil mar throwback agus ar cheann de na trodaithe Detroit is spreagúla de le deich mbliana anuas. Is eol do chuid ionsaí fearless sa fáinne, Tá troideanna Smith i gcónaí “Ní mór a fheiceáil” táille do Detroiters. Chomh maith leis sin amaitéarach cumasach, Smith Is iar-náisiúnta Amaitéarach Champion agus ocht-am Lámhainní Órga Champion. A troid seo caite tháinig i mí Feabhra na bliana seo in Ionad Ealaíon Feidhmíochta i Dearborn, Mich., áit ar bhain sé ina aon toil cinneadh shé-bhabhta thar Mheicsiceo Jonathan Lecona Ramos.

“Is é mo chéile comhraic soladach, ach níl sé ar mo leibhéal,” Said Smith. “Caitheann sé a lán de punches ach slaps sé a lán. Níl aon rud is féidir leis a thaispeáint dom nach bhfuil mé le feiceáil cheana féin roimh. Is féidir leis an lucht leanúna ag súil i gcónaí le troid spreagúil nuair a thagann sé dom. Tá mé ag dul a chur i gcónaí go léir ar an líne a bhuachan.”

“Is Detroit cheann de an chuid is fearr cathracha dornálaíochta troid sa tír agus tá sé an troid sampla de go,” Said Word. “Ja'Rico touted mar cheann de na Mheiriceá is fearr flyweights Super, cé go raibh James Smith ionchas cant-chailleann nuair a chas sé gairmiúla. D'fhéadfadh sé seo troid cas amach a bheith ar an gcomhrac na hoíche mar go mbeidh an dá guys fhágáil go léir an fáinne a bhuachan. Beidh sé luas Ja'Rico agus uainiú, nó beidh James Smith meileann air síos lena ionsaí agus brú? Is cuma Bhuaigh a, Beidh sé seo a bheith ina chogadh unforgettable.”

Barry Tompkins Beidh glaoch ar anShowtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA gníomh ó ringside le dornálaíochta staraí Steve Farhood agus iar domhain curadh Raul Márquez ag fónamh mar anailísithe saineolaithe. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Halla le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips a stiúradh. U5rkl

BRANDUN LEE TO FACE MILTON ARAUZ IN OPENING BOUT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TRIPLEHEADER FRIDAY, Meán Fómhair 20 LIVE FROM MIDLAND, TEXAS

Michael Dutchover Faces Thomas Mattice in Homecoming Bout While Ruben Villa Squares Off Against Highly Touted Prospect Enrique Vivas

NUA-EABHRAC – September 5, 2019 – Undefeated welterweight prospect Brandun Lee will make his television debut against Nicaraguan Milton Arauz in the eight-round opening bout of a three-fight ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua telecast on Friday, Meán Fómhair 20 beo ar Showtime (10:30 p.m. ET / PT) from La Hacienda Event Center in Midland, Texas.


I gcás a fógraíodh cheana mó, Midland native and fast-rising prospect Michael Dutchover Beidh aghaidh ShoBox veteran Thomas Mattice in a 10-round lightweight bout while undefeated featherweight prospects Ruben Villa (16-0, 5 Kos) agus Enrique Vivas (17-0, 9 Kos) clash in a 10-round matchup.

Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing in association with GH3 Promotions, Garcia Promotions and Now Boxing Promotions, Tá praghas $120, $100 agus $80 and can be purchased online atwww.haciendamidland,le nó trí ghlaoch ar 432-563-3737.

Super lightweight prospect Lee (15-0, 13 Kos), of La Quinta, Calif. turned pro at 17 after a decorated amateur career (196-5). He has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney and Mauricio Herrera. Trained by his father Bobby, the 20-year-old has built up an 87-percent knockout ratio. A very active fighter, he had five bouts in 2018 and he will be facing his fourth opponent this year. He last fought on August 23 and is looking for a definitive win on his TV debut.

“I’m really excited about my first television fight on ShoBox and my first eight-round fight,"A dúirt Lee. “I’m in camp training really hard with my dad and trainer. This is an amazing opportunity for me. I will not disappoint on September 20.”



The 27-year-old, Arauz (10-1-1, 5 Kos), of Jinotega, Nicearagua, had a successful amateur run. He fought 80 amateur bouts and compiled a record of 74 wins against six defeats. Chas sé pro i 2014 and won his first nine bouts. His lone loss came in May of 2017, when he was disqualified for repeated low blows against Angel Galo. Nicknamed “El Norteño”, Arauz will be fighting outside of his native Nicaragua for the first time on September 20.



“I’m very excited to showcase my talent on such a big network,” Arauz said. “Knowing so many great fighters had the opportunity to fight on ShoBox, I’m ready to put on a show. Also being able to come to the United States for the first time. I’m ready to give it my all and put on a great performance.”



Arauz said he’s aware of the undefeated Lee’s background and that he was also an outstanding amateur. “That’s not going to stop me, and I’m ready to give it my all and take it to him,” Arauz said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me and I’m going to take advantage of it. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get the win.”



Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Chuck McKean producing and Rick Phillips directing.



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CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. Ivana HABAZIN rescheduled do Dé Sathairn, Deireadh Fómhair 5 BEO AR SHOWTIME®

Shields Troideanna Chun Bí Trí-Rannán Curadh Domhanda
Go Tús Hometown Ó Dort Chónaidhme
Ionad Imeacht I Flint, me.

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Beo Ag 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

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NUA-EABHRAC – Lúnasa 6, 2019 – domhain curadh i mBoston undisputed Claressa Shields’ Tá iarracht ar stair a bheith rescheduled don am a thugtar, Deireadh Fómhair 5 beo ar Showtime. Beidh sé mar aidhm Shields stair a dhéanamh mar an Trodaire is tapúla i dornálaíocht, fireann nó baineann, a bheith ina curadh domhanda trí-roinn nuair a ghlacann sí ar iar-churadh domhandaIvana Habazin don folamh WBO Middleweight Sóisearach Teideal arShowtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA (9 p.m. AGUS / 6 p.m. PT) ó Dort Chónaidhme Ionad Imeacht i Flint, me.


Beidh an folamh WBC mBan Diamond Super Welterweight Craobh freisin ar an líne i Shields’ troid chéad gairmiúil ina bhaile dúchais.
 
Cuireadh an troid abhaile sceidealta ar dtús do mhí Lúnasa 17 agus siar i mí an Mheithimh i ndiaidh Shields bhain gortú saorga ar a glúine ceart agus ag déanamh oibreacha bóithre.
 
Shields vs. Habazin chur chun cinn ag Cur Chun Cinn Salita. Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​beo ar díol lá atá inniu ann / Dé Máirt, Lúnasa 6 ag 2 p.m. ET agus is féidir a cheannach ag Ticketmaster.com agus ag an oifig bosca Dort Center.
 
An Shields 24-bliain d'aois (9-0, 2 Kos) Is titlist dhá-roinn a tháinig an curadh i mBoston undisputed le bua in aice-shutout thar Christina casúr i mí Aibreáin ar Showtime. Lena linn sin, chuaigh sí Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk and Cecilia Braekhus as the only fighters to have unified all four major world titles in any weight class (Katie Taylor has since joined the prestigious list).
 
Anois, the Flint star seeks to make even more history in her sixth headlining appearance on SHOWTIME. With a win over Habazin, Shields would become a three-division champion in just 10 foircinn, breaking the record of Vasiliy Lomachenko, who accomplished the feat in 12 troideanna.
 
I’m more excited than ever. Tá mé 100 percent recovered, and I can’t wait to get back in the ring and fight in front of my hometown fans in Flint as undisputed champion of the world,” dúirt Shields. “Having the opportunity to become world champion in a third weight division faster than any man or woman in boxing history will make October 5 a night I will cherish forever. Tá sé céim mhór eile i stair, agus Céim mhór chun tosaigh i ardú na mban dornálaíocht ar an mbóthar go dtí an chomhionannais.”
 
Habazin (20-3, 7 Kos), de Zagreb, Chróit, aicmítear. 1 ag an WBO ag 154 punt. Na 29-bliain d'aois, a bheidh ag déanamh a U.S. tús, bhuaigh an Teideal IBF Welterweight thar Sabrina Giuliani in 2014. Ina troid seo chugainn, Habazin thit cinneadh d'aon toil a Braekhus i bout aontú stairiúil nuair phioc Braekhus suas go léir na ceithre criosanna mhór teideal domhan. An chuid is mó le déanaí, Habazin díoghaltar ar cheann de ach trí caillteanais i cuid oibre le Eva Bajic i Zagreb.
 
“Tá sé an onóir agus aisling dul i ngleic sa U.S. ar an teilifís náisiúnta,” Habazin dúirt. “A lán de na trodaithe riamh a fháil ar an deis seo ina ngairmeacha agus mar sin tá a fhios agam gá dom a dhéanamh ar an chuid is mó de é. Tá mé ag traenáil don troid ó mhí an Mheithimh agus tá an t-siar ach amháin a tugadh dom níos mó ama a fháil réidh. ar intinn agam a chur ar mo iarracht is fearr chun tosaigh chun luí ar an lucht leanúna agus a thaispeáint go bhfuil mé do fíor.
 
“Níl mé ag teacht go díreach chun troid ar son a teideal domhan, Tá mé ag troid le haghaidh mo shaol agus mo shaol. Creidim go bhfuil mé an chuid is fearr agus anois fuair mé an deis a chruthú go, agus níl aon comhraic níos fearr chun na ná Claressa Shields.”
 
Ba Shields an chéad Boxer Mheiriceá i stair – fireann nó baineann – a bhuachan bhonn óir i ndiaidh a chéile Oilimpeach. Iompaigh sí ghairmiúil tar éis an 2016 Cluichí Oilimpeacha agus phríomhfhuirseoir an chéad mban phríomh imeacht dornálaíochta i stair na teilifíse préimhe i díreach a troid ghairmiúil dara i 2017. Shields tháinig aontaithe domhain curadh i mBoston Super na mban i díreach aici chomhrac ghairmiúil ceathrú, agus curadh dhá-roinn ina chomórtas ghairmiúil séú. Bhí sí crowned an undisputed curadh 160-punt ina chomhrac naoú, níos lú ná trí bliana tar éis casadh ghairmiúil tar éis an 2016 Cluichí Oilimpeacha.
 
“Ó Christy Martin agus Laila Ali go Cris Cyborg agus Ronda Rousey, agus anois Claressa Shields, Showtime le fada an ceannródaí mban spóirt a chomhrac,” Said Gordon Hall, Léiritheoir Feidhmiúcháin Showtime Dornálaíocht: EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA.  “gan gceist, Is Claressa Shields an aghaidh na mban dornálaíocht agus táimid ag súil go cloch mhíle eile fós stairiúil a chur i láthair i cuid oibre mar féachann sí a ghabháil craobhchomórtais tríú rannán i am a thaifeadadh. Tá sé seo an séú chuma Claressa ar Showtime agus fós tástála eile mar a leanann sí a rompu pearsanta a bheith ar an is fearr riamh.”
 
“Leis an dáta nua, Tá an troid ag dul a bheith níos suntasaí,” Dúirt Dmitriy Salita, Uachtarán na Céime Salita. “Claressa Bhí am a fháil 100 gcéad sláintiúil agus i gcruth is fearr dá saol mar a théann sí síos i meáchan chun troid ar son hIodáile stairiúil eile. Ar an láimh eile,, Ivana Tá úsáid as an am breise a ullmhú le haghaidh Claressa meabhrach agus fisiceach. Tá sí d'fhan i gcampa i rith an tsamhraidh mar í ag fáil réidh le teacht go Meiriceá go gcuirfidh sí isteach Claressa agus go gcomhlíonfaí a mhothaíonn sí é ndán di. Tá sé ag dul a bheith dhá trodaithe ag barr gcuid cluichí.”
 
“Deireadh Fómhair 5 beidh sé ina ócáid ​​iontach do Claressa Shields, do na mban dornálaíochta, agus do chathair bhaile dúchais Claressa de Flint,” Dúirt Mark Taffet, bhainisteoir ar Claressa Shields. “Leanann Claressa a Shine lóchrann ar an spórt, a dhéanamh ar stair i ngach agus gach troid agus a bhaint amach leibhéil roimhe unimaginable. Tá sí ina uair amháin ar feadh lúthchleasaí feadh an tsaoil agus bean óg, agus má tá sí bua Deireadh Fómhair 5 beidh sí a bheith ar an fear is tapúla nó bean riamh a chur a bhuachan teideal domhan i rannán tríú meáchain.”
 
Beidh Barry Tompkins glaoch ar an Dornálaíochta Showtime: gníomh EAGRÁN SPEISIALTA ó ringside le dornálaíochta staraí Steve Farhood agus iar domhain curadh Raul Márquez fónamh mar anailísithe saineolaithe. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.
 
Beidh an undercard don telecast a fógraíodh sna seachtainí atá romhainn.

HEAVYWEIGHTS WALLIN AND FLORES BOTH EXPECTING VICTORY WHEN THEY CLASH ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY, Iúil 12 BEO AR SHOWTIME®

NEW YORK – July 9, 2019 –Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin says he has too many physical advantages, while former world title challenger BJ Flores says he has too much experience to lose their upcoming 10-round clash.



WBA No. 5-ranked Wallin (20-0, 13 Kos) and Flores (34-4-1, 21 Kos) will meet this Friday, Iúil 12, in the co-featured bout of a ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua tripleheader telecast (beo ar Showtime 10 p.m. ET / PT) from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Nigh.



Presented by Salita Promotions and Brian Halquist Productions, “Battle at the Boat 122” will also feature top American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 Kos), from Saginaw, Mich., returning for his second consecutive ShoBox test against the streaking Jerry Forrest (25-2, 19 Kos), de Newport News, Va., in the 10-round headliner and in the opening televised bout, undefeated featherweight Giovanni Mioletti (16-0, 7 Kos) of Chicago will face Ecuador’s Luis Porozo (14-0, 7 Kos).



The 28-year-old Wallin, a southpaw from Sundsvall, An tSualainn, says he’s been expanding his horizons working with trainer Joey Gamache at Mendez Boxing in Manhattan.



“Training has been very good. I have been back in New York for six weeks now and I’ve had some great sparring with a lot of different guys and different styles,” said 28-year-old Wallin. “Sparring is the best training you can get. It’s the most like a fight, so just getting in with all these different guys is a great experience.”



Undefeated Wallin says he’s got too much of everything for former cruiserweight Flores in this fight.



“BJ Flores is a guy that’s experienced, but I know what to do,” Wallin said. “I have the tools to beat him. He’s good as a cruiserweight, but this is a heavyweight fight. It’s different than being a good cruiser. I will win because I’m a better boxer with better skills. I’m too big, young and strong for him. I always get nervous before a fight, but that’s part of it. Being nervous makes me sharper. I will eventually break him down.”



It’s been something of a whirlwind career for Wallin, who turned pro as the number one heavyweight on the Swedish National team after just 50 troideanna amaitéarach. Heavily courted by promoters for his immense natural talent, Wallin now finds himself signed with Salita Promotions and in the top 5 of the WBA ratings after 20 troideanna pro.



He credits trainer Gamache, himself a popular former fighter, with much of his success.



“Joey used to live in Denmark and so did I,” Wallin said. “That’s where we met six years ago. I followed him back to the US when he came back and I signed with Salita at the beginning of this year. We have a great relationship. I love him as a coach and as a person He’s done a lot for me including bringing me over here and making all these connections. I trust him 100% and he trusts me too.”



Wallin says having a great team behind him means ramping up his quest for a world championship.



“I want to have three or four fights this year. I haven’t had that many fights the last couple years, so it’s important to me to stay busy. An bhliain seo chugainn, I’ll be looking for a bigger fight. I’m very excited about everything that is happening.”



The 40-year-old Flores, originally from Arizona, says preparations went surprisingly well for this fight.



“Training couldn’t have gone better,” Flores said. “I had eight good weeks of training and I have zero injuries. Chun a bheith macánta, I thought camp would be tougher, but everything bounced back nicely. I’ve been sparring for seven weeks. I normally have something nagging on fight week, but I sparred 10 rounds Saturday. I sparred four rounds today. Tá mé 22 rounds in since last Wednesday and I feel great.”



Bláthanna, a two-time world cruiserweight title challenger, says Wallin will be facing a totally different type of opponent than the ones he’s used to.



“He’s never been tested by a guy who thought he could win. Everybody he’s fought came in as an opponent. That’s not to say he’s not good, but I’m the first fighter on his resume coming in expecting to win and I’ve been in with far better opposition.



“I feel like once I get him in the middle rounds and show him he’s in with somebody who is not going anywhere, that’s when we will find out what he’s made of. My experience and game plan are perfect for testing an untested guy. Just because he’s untested doesn’t mean he can’t fight, but we’re going to find out Friday night.”



Contrary to most fighters’ preference, Flores says he’s happy Wallin is a left-handed fighter.



“I’ve been sparring nothing but tall southpaws. Go deimhin, I haven’t sparred an orthodox fighter in nine weeks. I prefer to fight southpaws. It’s better for my punch selection to fight a southpaw. I’ve never had a problem with it and I’ve never lost to one.”



Now a 16-year pro, Flores says he won’t be worried if the younger fighter comes out with some early aggression.



“If he wants to start fast, that’s OK. I don’t care about the first two or three rounds. The real fight starts after the fourth round. I plan on winning the early rounds, but even if I don’t, it doesn’t matter until we get in the middle rounds. I’m going to attack and be aggressive and go up and down on him. Get him to the middle rounds and see where he’s at. I know where I’m at. I’ve been in with the best heavyweights and cruiserweights in the world over the last 15 bliana. I feel great and I’m ready.”



Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.

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TWO LIGHTWEIGHT BOUTS ROUNDOUT GERVONTATANK” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD TITLE DEFENSE SATURDAY, Iúil 27 LIVE ON SHOWTIME FROM ROYAL FARMS ARENA IN BALTIMOREFormer World Champions Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off; Níos mó, Lightweight Contender Ladarius Miller Battles Former World Champion Jezreel Corrales in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

TWO LIGHTWEIGHT BOUTS ROUNDOUT GERVONTATANK” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD TITLE DEFENSE
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 27 BEO AR Showtime®
FROM ROYAL FARMS ARENA IN BALTIMORE

Former World Champions Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off; Níos mó, Lightweight Contender Ladarius Miller Battles Former World Champion Jezreel Corrales in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

BALTIMORE (Iúil 2, 2019) – Seaimpíní domhan iar Yuriorkis Gamboa agus Rómhánach “Rocky” Martínez will battle in a 10-round lightweight attraction while lightweight contender Ladarius “Memphis” Miller meets former world champion JezreelEl Invisible” Corrales in a 10-round showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Iúil 27 from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore native Gervonta “Umar” Davis defending his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challenger RicardoCientíficoNúñez.


“Dé Sathairn, Iúil 27 is going to be something special for the city of Baltimore,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, POF Promotions Mayweather. “While we know what the main event brings, both bouts leading up to it have high stakes written all over them as well. Any time you put former world champions and young hungry prospects in the ring, you know these fighters will be looking to get the win and ultimately put themselves in position for a shot at a title. I’m anticipating non-stop action in these bouts from the first bell to the end.

Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with GTD Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. ET go 5 p.m. AGUS.

A former titleholder at 126 agus 130 punt, Gamboa (29-2, 17 Kos) has won his last three fights, including a decision over former world champion Jason Sosa. His last time out, he dropped and defeated Miguel Beltran Jr. trí chinneadh d'aon toil. An Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Gamboa fights out of Miami and will look to get another world title shot with a victory on July 27.

I’m in a great position in my career and I’m very happy to be back on this big stage again,” said Gamboa. “Rocky Martinez is a very tough and formidable opponent and we will make this a great fight for the fans. I know that I will make it past this challenge and on to more marquee opportunities. I’m looking at facing Gervonta Davis and becoming world champion again.

Always in exciting and memorable fights, Martinez (30-3-3, 18 Kos) returned to the ring in March by knocking out William Gonzalez. Fighting out of Vega Baja, Pórtó Ríce, Martinez is a three-time 130-pound champion who has faced elite fighters such as Mikey Garcia and Vasiliy Lomachenko throughout a career that has also seen him defeat the likes of Orlando Salido and Diego Magdaleno.

I’m happy for this opportunity and to have this chance to be near a world title fight again,” Said Martinez. “I’m training to win against a good fighter in Yuriorkis Gamboa. It’s a fight that will define my future and I am fully prepared to become world champion again, and this time in another weight division.

The 25-year-old Miller (19-1, 6 Kos) bhuaigh 10 fights in a row, including a victory over current world champion Jamel Herring, as he looks to earn a world title fight. Originally from Memphis and now living in Las Vegas, Miller began 2019 with a first-round knockout over Daulis Prescott in February and now has his sights set on earning a world title fight.

I’m coming to make a statement on July 27,said Miller. “That’s the mindset I’ve been training for. I’m facing a former world champion and a win can solidify my name in the 135-pound division. I’ve been working hard and I know that Corrales won’t bring anything that I’m not prepared for. I’m excited to have this opportunity, take advantage of it and get one step closer to a world championship.

Representing his native Panamá, Corrales(23-2, 9 Kos) won a 130-pound world title by knocking out Takashi Uchiyama in Japan in 2016, before defeating him by decision in the rematch. The 27-year-old returned to the ring in April to knock out Onalvi Sierra in two rounds.

I’m very excited to have this opportunity and grateful that I have another chance to fight at the highest level,” said Corrales. “Miller is a very skillful boxer and I respect his abilities. I’m going to test him and see if he can fight off of his back foot. I’m going to prepare so that I have all the tools to get the victory on July 27.

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Brandon Adams Proves He Belongs on the World Stage

Photos By Esther Lin / Showtime


PHILADELPHIA / LOS ANGELES – Iúil 1, 2019 -This past Saturday night, Brandon Adams announced himself as a top contender as he put on a gutsy performance against undefeated WBC World Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo in Charlo’s hometown of Houston.


The bout was the main event that and was televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, in which Adams gave a strong account for himself.


Adams took some of the best shots that the power punching Charlo could throw, and not only was Adams never hurt in the fight, in the later rounds, he began to take the fight to the hometown champion.


I was ready to risk it all. I went into the fight looking to dominate and get the stoppage victory. I knew going into the fight that is what I needed to do going into his hometown,” Said Adams.


Adams was not in the least intimidated by stepping into enemy territory, but there were a few things that happened during the fight that he did not expect which hindered his gameplan.


The referee would not let me get low. As you saw during the fight, I was crouching down to get inside, but the referee gave me a warning for doing that. I had to think of a different way to get in there without revealing myself,” continued Adams.


Cé, the television announcers and many on social media seemed surprised at the gutsy effort from Adams, the Watts, California native was very confident of his abilities as he entered the ring on Saturday night.


“Is dóigh liom go maith. I knew I was capable of being on that level. I took out of the fight is that there are a few little things that I can work on and that I could have done in there. I did not know the referee would not let me get low or even let us fight in close as much as I wanted. I felt he would break us a little quickly. I also got hit in the back of the head a couple of times. Fighting in his hometown was tough.


I know this fight will help me better myself. Coming out of The Contender, my goal was to fight at 154 punt, but this was a world title opportunity. I proved that I am on that level at 160, and I will now look for the best opportunities at both 154 and 160.


We are very proud of Brandon. He fought very hard and put on a great performance,” said Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions. “Brandon proved that he is a world class fighter, and now the world has seen what we already knew, that he is on the elite level. There will be many doors that will be open for him to secure more big fights.


I was impressed on how Brandon performed,” said Jeff Wald, Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of The Tournament of Contenders. “He has a big career ahead of him at both 154 agus 160 punt.”

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YEIS SOLANO TO FACE ELIAS DAMIAN ARAUJO IN OPENING BOUT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY, Meitheamh 21 BEO AR SHOWTIME®

Araujo Replaces Jose Romero Who Was Forced To Withdraw Due To Injury



NUA-EABHRAC - (Meitheamh 12, 2019) – Undefeated lightweight prospect Yeis Solano will face a new opponent in former Argentine Lightweight Champion Elias Damian Araujo in an eight-round bout that will open a ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua tripleheader on Friday, Meitheamh 21 beo ar Showtime ag 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.



Sa an imeacht is mó, southpaw Sebastian Fundora (12-0, 8 Kos) of Coachella, Calif., faces Hector Zepeda (17-0, 4 Kos) from Tijuana, Mexico in a 10-round super welterweight bout. Sa an comh-gné, Michel Rivera (15-0, 10 Kos) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic takes on Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron (13-0, 7 Kos) i bout lightweight ocht-bhabhta. The event is promoted by Sampson Boxing in association with Paco Presents. Ticéid, ag tosú ag $10, are on sale now and available at www.WinnaVegas.com.



Solano, (14-0, 10 Kos), is not concerned about the last minute opponent change. “It doesn’t matter who I fight. I trust my team and my skills,"A dúirt sé. “I don’t worry about who is across from me. I would have beaten the first guy and I will beat this guy too. I don’t train to beat one fighter specifically. I train to beat all fighters and I make adjustments in the ring. Some fighters get upset when the opponent changes. Not me. Even if my team says they want me to fight a different guy at the weigh-in, my job stays the same.”



Solano is a hard punching 26-year-old from Monteria, Colombia who started boxing at the age of seven; he amassed an amateur record of 118-12. He’s a former WBA Fedebol Lightweight Champion and in 2012 placed third in the Colombia National Games. Ina troid seo caite, he scored a five-round stoppage over Jesus Manuel Sandoval in October 2018. He is currently training at Compton Boxing Gym in Compton, Calif., and is trained by Jose Ponce, Sr. and his son Jose Ponce, Jr.

“Tá mé ar bís chun troid,” said Araujo, who is making his United States debut. “My style is aggressive. I have fought four southpaws. I know how to fight them – I like fighting them.



“I checked out videos of Solano. I think he is going to come to fight. He’s training out of Compton, California, so he’s going to come more than ready, chomh maith. These are the ingredients for a good show.”



Araujo (19-1, 7 Kos) replaces fellow compatriot Jose Romero, who was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury. Nicknamed “El Macho,” Araujo, a 31-year-old southpaw from Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, An Airgintín, won the interim WBC Latino Lightweight Title with a unanimous decision over Jonathan Jose Eniz in October 2016. He successfully defended it twice before losing it to Javier Jose Clavero in an immediate rematch last June. He trains in Coachella with Freddy Fundora, father and trainer of main eventer Sebastian Fundora. In his last outing in January, Araujo stopped veteran Pablo Rodriguez in four rounds.



Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.

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