“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore. I’m going to make him retire,” – Heraldez
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Heraldez Battles Former Champion Argenis Mendez Saturday, Mai 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® du centre Barclays à Brooklyn & Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe
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LAS VEGAS (Mai 2, 2019) – Candidat super léger invaincu Juan Heraldez is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round showdown Saturday, Mai 18 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, et présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.
“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore,” Ledit Heraldez. “I’m going to make him retire. My goal on fight night is to win and show out for my Mexican fans in New York.”
Heraldez, who trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with coach Otis Pimpleton, made his 2019 debut in February by knocking out Eddie Ramirez in round seven of their super lightweight fight. Mendez is another step up in competition for the 28-year-old.
“On paper he’s the toughest fighter I’ve faced,” Ledit Heraldez. “I only watched some of his fight against Ramirez, but being a former world champion, it means he’s doing something right. I don’t think he does anything better than me and I’m looking to show it on fight night.”
This will be Heraldez’s first fight on SHOWTIME, giving him a chance to shine on a big stage leading up to the Deontay Wilder heavyweight world title defense against Dominic Breazeale in the main event. For Heraldez, he sees this is an opportunity to display what he’s already being doing in the ring for years.
“I’m excited to be able to show off what I’ve always been able to do,” Ledit Heraldez. “It’s going to be no surprise to the people around me who know what I’m capable of. It’s another stage with more people watching, but the ring and everything else stays the same.
“A fight like this adds more motivation for my future because I want to keep changing the lives of my family. Little by little, win by win and fight by fight, I can accomplish that. That’s where my motivation comes from.”
A Las Vegas-native who is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez believes he’s ready for a world title shot and knows that Argenis Mendez is currently in his path to getting that coveted opportunity.
“If the title fight is there after I beat Mendez, Je le prends,” Ledit Heraldez. “That’s one of the ultimate goals and something I’ve been preparing for my whole career. I’m going to keep training hard like I always do to be at my best against Mendez. I’m going to have a great performance May 18 and they won’t be able to deny my place in this division.”
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.cometbarclayscenter.com. Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
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À PROPOS DU SAUVAGE VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Mai 18 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, et présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.
Showtime Championship Boxing® commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. la défense de son titre contre l'ancien champion du monde Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendez dans une attraction de 10 tours.
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LAS VEGAS – Avril 27, 2019 – Robert Jr Pâques. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Barthélemy, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 KOs), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 KOs) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 poinçons. They combined to land just 106 poinçons totales.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” dit Pâques, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Barthélemy, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. I won the fight. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, gagner par décision unanime 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, lancement 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 KOs) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Après le combat, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) Crawford, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
Après le combat, Postol, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. Je suis 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
Dans le combat d'ouverture de la télédiffusion, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 KOs) was aggressive from the outset, jetant presque 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combos, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 KOs) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, qui a débarqué 43 pour cent de ses coups en puissance. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Shields). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE samedi, Avril 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Couverture télévisée commence à 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, Avril 27 En direct sur Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Avril 23, 2019) – Ancien champion du monde de deux-division Rances Barthelemy and France’sMohamed Mimounecontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, Avril 27 en direct sur SHOWTIME de The Chelsea à l'intérieur de The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas et présenté par Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement, qui est promu par Mayweather Promotions et TGB Promotions en association avec About Billions Promotions, peuvent être achetés à www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com ou via Ticketmaster.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
RANCES Barthélemy
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. S'il veut une guerre, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Je suis très excité pour cette opportunité. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aBOXE SHOWTIME: ÉDITION SPÉCIALE Samedi, Avril 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Couverture télévisée commence à 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT From Omega Products International in Corona, Californie.
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NEW YORK - Avril 23, 2019 – Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will face once-beaten and top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez in the main event ofShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération vendredi, Mai 10 direct sur Showtime à 10:30 p.m. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Californie.
The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 KOs) returns in a 10-round bout for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series after dispatching then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstShoBox télédiffusion de 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 KOs), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February.
Dans la co-métrage, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 KOs) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 KOs) dans un concours de huit rondes léger. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 KOs) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 KOs) dans un combat de huit rondes.
Les billets pour l'événement, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, sont au prix de $125, $75 et $60 et peuvent être achetés en ligne à www.thompsonboxing.com ou en appelant 714-935-0900.
“This ShoBoxshow brings back former amateur standout Ruben Villa in his toughest test to date as he continues his quest to turn from prospect to contender,», A déclaré Gordon Hall, Producteur exécutif ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, qui est allé 130-17 dans les amateurs, and now faces his first unbeaten opponent. In the opener, we haveShoBoxnewcomer and unbeaten Saul Sanchez who will try to stand out against a once beaten opponent. All three top amateurs, top pro prospects and looking to make a name for themselves as must see fighter. Only time will tell.”
“I am very excited for Ruben [Villa] and Michael [Pays-Bas Plus],” said Artie Pelullo, Président et chef de la direction, Promotions Banner. “Ruben is headlining the May 10 ShoBoxin just his second time on the network. There is a lot of pressure on this 22-year-old, as he is expected to achieve and produce great things due to his amateur background. Michael is the diamond in the rough. Also an amateur standout who has power in either hand, he is looking for this SHOWTIME event to be his coming out party.”
“This is our 19th anniversary and what better way to celebrate it than with three of our top prospects fighting onShoBox,” said Ken Thompson, Président, Thompson Boxing. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [Villa], Michael [Pays-Bas Plus] and Saul [Sanchez] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 enregistrement en tant qu'amateur. The Salinas, Californie. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 et 2015 Champion National Golden Gloves. He owns impressive amateur victories over Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney and Gary Antonio Russell.
Villa has registered 15 consecutive professional victories since turning pro in 2016 shortly after the Olympic Trials, including a dominating unanimous decision over Cervera in hisShoBox débuts en Janvier. A legitimate prospect, Villa hopes to continue his rapid ascension in the featherweight ranks with an impressive showing against Lopez.
“I am very excited to get the opportunity to headline onShoBox after being the co-feature earlier this year,” said Villa. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. Mon adversaire est 17-1, and he has won some regional titles. He is no stick in the mud. I know he comes forward and that should make for an exciting fight. I am looking to put on a great performance because I know a win will open doors for bigger fights.”
Lopez, a native of Mexicali, Mexique, is coming off the biggest win of his career. Dans son U.S. debut and first fight outside of Mexico, Lopez won a technical decision over prospect Ray Ximenez to pick up the vacant WBO International Featherweight title. Ranked the No. 11 featherweight in the world by the WBO, the 21-year-old Lopez has won his last five bouts since suffering his only defeat as a pro to Abraham Montoya in 2018.
“I have a belt for a reason and I’m going to defend it proudly on May 10,” said Lopez. “I know Ruben Villa is regarded as a top prospect, but I know I’m better than him and I’m planning to show the world on May 10e."
The 21-year-old Dutchover, from Midland, Texas, began boxing when he was eight years old compiling a notable amateur record. He was a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze Medalist in the 2016 Qualifications olympiques. Turning pro in 2016 à l'âge de 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 combats professionnels, including knockouts in his last four bouts.
"Je suis très excité, I’ve been working for this opportunity all my life,” said Dutchover, who now trains in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Danny Zamora. “I know my opponent is tough and durable. Being onShoBoxis a great opportunity and it is the next steppingstone to reach my ultimate goal, and that is to become world champion.”
Chilean-born Mascarena, who currently resides in Tijuana, Mexico and trains in San Diego, Calif., est devenu professionnel en 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 mois. Fighting exclusively in his home country, Mascarena will finally be able to make his U.S. debut after he had a fight fall through in late 2018 and a second fight cancelled in February. Mascarena, who has fought mostly at 140 livres, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 il y a des mois.
“I’ve been in top share for a while now, I was set to fight in February but my fight got cancelled,” said the 25-year-old Mascarena. “I come from a family of boxers and we take the sweet science very seriously. Sur mai 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. début, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, Calif., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 ans. Fighting exclusively in his home state of California, Sanchez has built up an 11-0 record under famed trainer Joel Diaz. The brother of featherweight prospect Emilio Sanchez, Saul is coming off a majority decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra but faces a stiff step-up in competition against Benitez.
“I’ve always dreamed of having an opportunity like this,»Dit Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, mais je suis prêt. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Mexique, has stayed busy in late 2018 et au début 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, qui s'est battu, qui a combattu 186 times as an amateur, is the lone blemish on featherweight prospect Chaise Nelson’s resume. Benitez has won five fights in a row since the only loss of his career, which came to then 10-0 and current 20-0 Mexican Irving Turrubiartes.
“I’m young and hungry and I know Saul Sanchez is a great opponent for me, but I’m not concerned about him,” said Benitez. “I don’t think he does anything special in the ring. Je fais, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Barry Tompkins appeler le ShoBox action du ringside avec Steve Farhood et ancien champion du monde Raul Marquez servant analystes experts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
Depuis sa création en Juillet 2001, la série de Showtime Boxing acclamé par la critique, ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération jeunes talents a présenté correspondait difficile. Le ShoBox la philosophie est de téléviser passionnante, foule-agréable et matchs compétitifs, tout en offrant un terrain d'essai pour les perspectives prêts déterminés à se battre pour un titre mondial. Une partie de la liste croissante de la 79 combattants qui ont apparu sur ShoBox et avancé pour recueillir titres mondiaux comprend: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Tchad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams et plus.
Champion du monde poids plume WBC Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Mai 18 En direct sur Showtime®
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN(Avril 19, 2019) – WBC Champion du monde poids plumeGary Russell Jr.va défendre son titre contre l'ancien champion du mondeKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Mai 18 en direct sur Showtime de Barclays Centre, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, et présenté par Premier Champions de boxe.
Showtime Championship Boxing® commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendezdans une attraction de 10 tours. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Difficulté” Breazeale.
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” a déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.”
“Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotions’ young prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” a déclaré Leonard Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.”
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.cometbarclayscenter.com, Les billets peuvent également être achetés à la billetterie American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 KOs), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. last May. Russell, qui est formé par son père, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
“I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Sur mai 18 you should expect to see excitement, puissance de frappe, vitesse de la main, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Espagne, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KOs) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” a déclaré Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50efight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 KOs) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 sur le Mayweather vs. Sous-carte McGregor.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” Ledit Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOs) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N. Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
“This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” dit Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.”
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Le dernier opus de la franchise FIGHT NIGHT offre un accès à la fois Shields et le marteau entourant le moment le plus important de leur carrière, donnant aux spectateurs un aperçu rare derrière des portes fermées aux combattants et leurs camps respectifs.
La victoire de décision unanime dans ce hall de l'historien et commentateur de la renommée Steve Farhood appelé, « Le combat le plus important dans l'histoire de la boxe féminine,» A donné autre demande Shields à son sobriquet décrit lui-même, « Le G.W.O.A.T. » (La plus grande femme de tous les temps).
« Je suis la boxe féminine juste heureux devient tout cet amour, mais il est sur la partie respect de celui-ci,» Shields a dit. « Je sais qu'il ya de l'argent et la renommée, mais le respect est la grande chose pour moi - que je suis respecté en tant que combattant. Je veux être connu comme un boxeur. Je veux que les gens me respectent comme ça. »
Former Two-Division World Champion Faces Former Champion Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title Saturday, Avril 27 En direct sur Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Avril 16, 2019) – Ancien champion du monde de deux-division Rances Barthelemy discussed changes to his training camp as he nears a vacant WBA Lightweight Title showdown with former lightweight championRobert Jr Pâques. aura lieu le samedi, Avril 27 en direct sur SHOWTIME de The Chelsea à l'intérieur de The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas et présenté par Premier Boxing Champions.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT et mettra également en vedette l'ancien champion des super légers Viktor Postol affronter la France Mohamed Mimounein a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, tout en augmentant la sensation de poids lourd bande dessinée Ajagba looks to remain undefeated against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch dans une attraction des poids lourds de 10 rounds.
Les billets pour l'événement, qui est promu par Mayweather Promotions et TGB Promotions en association avec About Billions Promotions, peuvent être achetés àwww.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com ou via Ticketmaster.
After losing for the first time in his pro career in a 140-pound title fight against Kiryl Relikh last March, Barthelemy rebounded to stop Robert Frankel in December as he prepared to return to the lightweight division to face Easter. Since the loss to Relikh, Barthelemy made fellow Cuban and former world champion Joel Casamayor head trainer as he looks to return to the championship ranks.
Here is what Barthelemy had to say from training camp at Prince Ranch Bones Adams Boxing Gym in Las Vegas:
Comment le camp d'entraînement est-il allé jusqu'à présent?
“Everything has been going well under the guidance of Joel Casamayor and the assistance of my brother Yan Barthelemy and Oscar Vasquez. We have been training twice a day and sparring three to four times a week against solid guys like former world champion and ex-opponent Mickey Bey. Like they say, ‘iron sharpens iron’ and the quality of sparring has been tremendous help in getting me ready for April 27. I feel better prepared both mentally and physically than I did in my most recent fights.”
What do you make of Robert Easter Jr. and what do you know about him?
“I have seen various Robert Easter Jr fights and have been studying him very closely. He’s a great boxer who likes to use his height and reach to his advantage. He’s an ex-world champion who has fought quality opponents. He deserves all of my respect but we are very confident that we will be victorious against him.”
Do you feel you have been able to rebound from your first career defeat?
“Most definitely, I have been able to move on and use that defeat as a lesson in my career. They say sometimes we learn more in defeat than we do in victories and that was the case in that fight.
“Sometimes we do not see clearly when we are winning. Bad habits or little details that need correction are overlooked when you are winning. Sometimes we do not even see them. I feel rejuvenated and we have made many important changes that were necessary for my career. You will see on April 27 that there is still much more left from Team Barthelemy.”
What would it mean to become a champion again on April 27?
“We have no doubt that we’ll become champion again for a third time on April 27. This will bring my name back at the top of the sport with many potential big fights to be made. It will mean so much more to me because Cuban boxing has currently gone through a rough patch and this victory will allow Cuba to have a champion once again.”
Any final message to your fans before your fight?
“Please make sure to tune in on April 27. This fight will be very competitive, with two evenly-skilled former world champions looking to reclaim their status at the top of the sport. Fights like this are what make boxing great. Cuba will have a champion once again on April 27!”
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ATLANTIC CITY(Avril 13, 2019) - Claressa Shields est la championne incontestée des poids moyens du monde. Le silex de 24 ans, moi. natif a livré la meilleure performance de sa carrière et est arrivé à une décision unanime contre l'Allemande Christina Hammer samedi sur SHOWTIME dans sans doute le match de boxe féminine le plus important de l'histoire. Les juges ont marqué la lutte 98-92 et 98-91 deux fois.
Shields, double médaillé d'or olympique (9-0, 2 KOs), qui est entré dans le combat tenant l'IBF, Titres WBA et WBC 160 livres, a montré son arsenal complet de compétences dans la performance dominante et rejoint maintenant Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk et les poids welters féminins Cecilia Braekhus sont les seuls combattants à avoir unifié les quatre grands titres mondiaux dans toutes les catégories de poids.
Christina Marteau (24-0, 11 KOs), qui possédait la ceinture WBO entrant dans le combat, avait son jab largement neutralisé et sa défense exploitée du début à la fin. Shields a décroché un remarquable 44% de son pouvoir frappe et atterrit sur 112 nombre total de coups par rapport à seulement 49 pour Hammer. Aussi impressionnante que son offense était, La défense et le mouvement de la tête de Shields étaient impeccables car Hammer a pu se connecter juste 13% de ses coups totaux, 11% de ses coups et 18% de ses coups de puissance.
S'adressant à l'analyste du Hall of Fame de SHOWTIME, Steve Farhood, après la soirée historique de la boxe féminine, les boucliers francs et émotionnels n'ont rien retenu.
«Je suis la plus grande femme de tous les temps,»A déclaré Shields, qui a failli gagner un arrêt lors d'un barrage dans les derniers instants du huitième round. "Je l'ai fait. Elle n’a pas remporté un seul tour. Je l'ai presque assommée. Je jure que je sens que je rêve en ce moment. Merci à Christina Hammer et à son équipe. Ils ont dit qu'elle avait eu un coup dur et qu'ils ne mentaient pas. Son jab est hors de la chaîne.
«Je calculais juste au premier tour et après cela j'ai commencé à la séparer," elle a continué. «Je savais que je pouvais lui faire du mal. Je pensais que je l'avais terminée au huitième round. Je pensais que le combat aurait dû être arrêté. Elle me tenait. Je viens de me dire, Reste calme, Reste calme. J'essayais d'obtenir le coup de poing parfait pour la faire sortir de là.
Fraîchement sortie de la plus grande victoire de sa carrière professionnelle, la championne incontestée du monde nouvellement couronnée a déjà ses vues sur un autre adversaire.
"Boxe féminine, nous sommes en feu. J'ai hâte de voir le prochain super combat. Donnez-moi Cecilia Brækhus à 154 livres. C’est ce que je veux ensuite. Soit elle, soit Savannah Marshall.
«Je ne me suis pas battu très bien ou vite,»Dit un marteau maîtrisé. "C'est de la boxe, tout peut arriver. Je voulais ce combat. Elle a gagné, respect pour elle. Elle est dure, femme forte et c’est tout ce que je peux dire.
«Elle est rapide, elle s'avance. Elle a des mains rapides. Je n'ai pas pu réussir mon jab aussi bien que prévu. Je reviendrai et je reviendrai plus fort. "
“Je pense que le combat de ce soir restera dans les livres d’histoire comme une bataille épique avec Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hearns et De La Hoya-Trinidad,” ledit Dmitriy Salita, Président de Salita Promotions.“Avec cette performance dominante et captivante pour devenir la championne incontestée des poids moyens couronnée, associée à sa liste de réalisations record, Claressa Shields est en bonne voie d'être aussi vénérée que Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Pelé et d'autres au sommet de leur forme.”
Dans le combat co-vedette, Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 KOs), largement considéré comme le meilleur espoir des poids lourds américains, a gardé son record invaincu intact avec une décision unanime de 10 rounds sur l'ancien Non. 1-classé U.S. amateur Booker Rydell (25-2, 12 KOs). Les juges ont marqué la lutte 99-91 et 98-91 deux fois.
Franklin, 25 ans, a dicté le tempo tout au long et était beaucoup plus actif et agressif que son homologue de 38 ans.. Booker a eu ses moments, en particulier dans les premiers tours quand il a réussi plusieurs coups puissants mais le jeune Franklin s'est éloigné dans la seconde moitié du combat alors que Booker était fatigué et Franklin ciblait le corps.. Franklin en moyenne 54 poinçons par tour vers Booker 35 et conduit 146-94 dans l'ensemble coups de poing débarqué.
«Je pense que j'ai eu une performance décente,»Dit le Saginaw, moi. indigène. "Il y a des choses sur lesquelles je pourrais travailler. Je me suis un peu surpeuplé et j'étais un peu trop anxieux. Il avait beaucoup plus d'expérience que moi et l'a utilisé à son avantage. Il pouvait voir ce que je faisais.
«J'ai appris à rester plus patient car je l'ai fait blesser plusieurs fois, mais une fois que je suis devenu trop anxieux, tout mon plan de match est sorti par la fenêtre. J'ai commencé à foirer et à faire des erreurs folles que je n'aurais pas dû. Maintenant, c'est de retour à la planche à dessin pour travailler sur mes erreurs et en sortir de plus en plus mal la prochaine fois. "
«J'ai senti qu'il me surpassait, mais c'était beaucoup plus proche que la façon dont les juges l'ont marqué,”A déclaré Booker. «Il me manquait beaucoup plus qu'il n'y paraissait. J'ai glissé beaucoup de coups et l'ai frappé propre.
«Je savais qu'il apporterait la pression, mais il a besoin de beaucoup de travail. Il reste trop centré avec sa tête. Il va bien. Ce qu'il a de son côté, c'est la jeunesse. J'évaluerais ma performance à environ sept. J'avais une blessure au camp d'entraînement dont je souffrais. Je vais rester actif et revenir plus fort que jamais. »
Dans l'ouvreur télédiffusé, Otto Wallin, un espoir des poids lourds classé parmi les cinq premiers invaincus (20-0, 13 KOs, 1 Dakota du Nord) et Nick Kisner de Baltimore (21-4-1, 6 KOs, 1 Dakota du Nord) ont vu leur combat de 10 rounds écourté lorsque les deux poids lourds se sont affrontés lors du premier round. Wallin a subi une entaille sur le côté de la tête tandis que Kisner a subi une coupure à l'œil droit, entraver sa capacité à voir. Sur les conseils du médecin du ring entre les tours un et deux, l'arbitre Earl Brown a arrêté le combat, résultant en une non-décision.
Au moment de l'arrêt, Wallin conduit 14-3 dans l'ensemble coups de poing débarqué, 7-1 en jabs et 7-2 dans les coups de poing.
"Tome, sa coupe n'avait pas l'air si mal,»Dit un Wallin déçu, qui faisait son U.S. début. "C'est dommage parce que je me suis entraîné très dur pour ce combat et que je cherchais à faire un spectacle pour les fans en Amérique. Je n’ai tout simplement pas eu le temps de me lancer.
«J'aimerais y retourner bientôt et montrer ce que je peux faire. Je vais prendre cela comme une expérience d'apprentissage. "
«J'ai attrapé un coup de tête et l'arbitre est venu vers moi,”A déclaré Kisner. «Il m'a vu me glisser dans les yeux et a dit: peux-tu voir?' J'ai dit, «Dès que je sors le sang de mon œil, sûr.'
«Je me sens horrible après un entraînement si dur. Je me sentais bien au premier tour. Les juges lui ont probablement donné le premier tour, mais je décolle toujours le premier tour. J'avais l'impression de pouvoir l'atteindre éventuellement. Vous m'avez vu atterrir à droite.
L'événement en direct de ce soir a été promu par Salita Promotions.
Une présentation en rappel du triple-tête de ce soir sera diffusée lundi à 10 p.m. ET / PT sur SHOWTIME EXTREME et sera disponible via les plates-formes à la demande du réseau.
Le Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins a appelé l'action aux côtés de son collègue analyste du Hall of Fame Steve Farhood et de l'ancien champion du monde Raul Marquez. Annonceur de renommée mondiale et Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. a complété la télédiffusion. Le producteur exécutif de SHOWTIME BOXING: L'ÉDITION SPÉCIALE était Gordon Hall avec Richard Gaughan producteur et Rick Phillips à la direction.
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À PROPOS DES SHIELDS vs. MARTEAU Shields vs. Hammer opposera les champions du monde des poids moyens invaincus Claressa Shields et Christina Hammer les uns contre les autres dans une bataille pour couronner le champion du monde incontesté des 160 livres, dans ce qui est sans doute l'événement de boxe féminine le plus important de l'histoire. Le co-long métrage opposera Jermaine Franklin à Rydell Booker dans un combat passionnant de poids lourds de 10 rounds et dans l'ouverture de la télédiffusion, les poids lourds Otto Wallin et Nick Kisner s'affronteront dans un affrontement de 10 rounds. Le BOXE SHOWTIME: Le triple-tête de l'ÉDITION SPÉCIALE sera diffusé en direct sur SHOWTIME à 9 p.m. ET / PT de Boardwalk Hall à Atlantic City, N.J.
NEW YORK (Avril 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Avril 13, comme FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Propulsé par Everlastonce again works alongsideSports Showtimeto deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Commençant à 6 p.m. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., l'interactif, FREE Facebook series sets the table for the Shields vs. Hammer undisputed middleweight championship showdown with five fights, including a world title contest and a main event preview featuring the undefeated championClaressa Shieldsherself.
“We’re excited to have a role in what will be a historic night in women’s boxing, and it speaks to the strides our platform has made to exclusively air our first world championship matchup,” dit Mark Fratto, Principal et directeur du développement des affaires, Linacre Media. “The world title fight will be part of an outstanding evening of Facebook action with championship contenders and budding stars, and an exclusive interview with Claressa Shields, and of course we’re thrilled to be working alongside Showtime once again.”
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE lineup is headlined by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar (9-0, 2 KOs), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challenger Brenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 KOs) pour le championnat du monde IBF poids plume vacant – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. En action super poids mouche, 23 ans, originaire de Detroit Ja’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’sVicente Martinez Alfaro (9-4, 3 KOs). The card will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) dans un match de huit rounds et Jesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 KOs) de Fort Worth, Texas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standoutIsiah Seldon(12-2, 4 KOs) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.
“Avril 13 is a fantastic fight card, top-to-bottom, from former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter to top American super flyweight prospect Jarico O’Quinn and the highly competitive IBF Featherweight World Title fight between No. 1-ranked Elena Gradinar from Russia and No. 2 contender Karen Carbajal from Argentina fighting for the vacant belt,” said boxing champion-turned-promoterDmitriy Salitaof Salita Promotions. “Some of the best boxers on the planet will be on display on the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE, on April 13.”
Maintenant dans sa deuxième saison, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast est la plate-forme Facebook conviviale pour les fans – entre autres aspects – se targue des conversations en temps réel tenues entre les commentateurs de combat et le public. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE a présenté plus de 545 combattants et 16 promotions pendant 33 diffusion d'événements en direct de 19 différentes villes depuis mai 2017, et ce faisant, la plateforme interactive a suscité l'intérêt fidèle des fans de combat de partout aux États-Unis et du monde entier, y compris des publics importants au Mexique, le Royaume-Uni et d'autres parties de l'Europe, et même des fans en Amérique du Sud, Asie et Australie.
Depuis mai 2017, the numbers on the 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of171,589 vuesper event and more than5.6 millions de vues au total pour la franchise. Depuis sept. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II showshave reached 4.2 million fans ethave averaged almost 265,000 vues.
Le Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Mardi soir combats” (594,447) des sables de Bethléem, le déc. 2018 “Carte de reines et rois de reines” (379,758) à New York, le nov. 2018 “Collaboration Showtime percutante” (372,662), le déc. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), le Oct. 2018 “Spécial Philly percutant” (297,545), le Oct. 2018 Bareknuckle d'une heure “Freeview” (292,253), le nov. 2018 “Titans dans la capitale” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys boxe “St. Clash de Patrick Day” (252,065), Sept. 2017 “Promotions réel Deal: Empire State” de Resorts World Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s Boxing “Melrose Mayhem” (218,409), le fév. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Spécial” (203,000) et le août 2017 CES “Super samedi” de Foxwoods (203,000) tous enregistrés 200,000 ou plus de vues, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 vues sur tous les appareils.
En plus des numéros de téléspectateurs premières, la entièrement interactive, productions de fan-friendly ont vu plus que 430,000 engagements post collectifs en direct (plus que 13,000 par spectacle), dont plus de 330,000 “aime” ou “aime,” plus que 58,000 commentaires et plus de 19,000 actions.
Le Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Mardi soir combats” from the Sands in Bethlehem a établi un nouveau bar avec 594,447 vues. Le Sept. 2017 a vu la carte DiBella plus que 40,000 interactions des spectateurs y compris presque 39,000 “aime” ou “aime” et le mars 17, 2018, Murphy “St. Clash de Patrick Day” établir une nouvelle ligne des hautes eaux pour partage avec 2,182.
La page Fightnight LIVE sur Facebook a plus de 87,000 les fans et plus de 95,000 suiveurs.
Créé et produit par Linacre médias de New York City, la série LIVE Fightnight propose speakers professionnels, de multiples angles de prise, graphiques de télévision, replays et l'accès derrière les coulisses et interviews. Les spectacles diffusés en continu sont disponibles dans le monde où Facebook est disponible. L'initiative permet non seulement les fans de partout dans le monde à l'écoute, mais donne aussi plein de promesses combattants une plate-forme mondiale pour mettre en valeur leurs capacités, donne des promoteurs d'un accès “diffusion” solution et donne sponsors la possibilité d'atteindre un public de masse via le contenu de marque.
Additional FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 les dates seront annoncés officiellement dans les semaines à venir.
Suivez toute l'action via les médias sociaux à FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE sur Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE sur Instagram et @ FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ sur Twitter, ou en utilisant le hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Pour les derniers événements Linacre médias et le calendrier de diffusion, suivez @LinacreMedia sur toutes les plateformes sociales ou utiliser les balises #LinacreMediaEvents ou #LinacreMediaOnTV.
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Hammer, championne des poids moyens de la WBO, affronte sa compatriote championne des poids moyens Claressa Shields pour le championnat incontesté des poids moyens samedi, Avril 13 En direct sur Showtime® de Boardwalk Hall à Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Avril 5, 2019) – Avant son arrivée à New York jeudi pour la dernière partie de son camp d'entraînement, WBO Middleweight Champion du Monde Christina Marteaua partagé ses réflexions sur son affrontement pour le championnat incontesté des poids moyens contre la WBA, Champion poids moyen WBC et IBF Claressa Shields Samedi Avril 13 en direct sur SHOWTIME depuis Boardwalk Hall à Atlantic City, N.J.
L'Allemagne Hammer détient un titre mondial des poids moyens depuis 2010, la défendre à plusieurs reprises, y compris aux États-Unis. débuts en juin dernier sur SHOWTIME dans lequel elle a battu Tori Nelson. Maintenant, elle cherche à inscrire son nom dans les livres d’histoire de ce combat contre Shields que beaucoup qualifient de combat le plus important de l’histoire de la boxe féminine.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par Salita Promotions, sont au prix de $150, $100, $55 et $35 et peuvent être achetés via Ticketmaster et àboardwalkhall.com.
Voici les faits saillants de ce que Hammer avait à dire alors que nous nous dirigeons vers la semaine de combat pour cet événement historique:
Dans quelle mesure êtes-vous excité à l'idée de vous battre aux États-Unis??
Christina Marteau: “Je suis vraiment excité car c'est un très gros combat. J'ai hâte d'y arriver, montez sur le ring et faites une belle performance.”
Qu'est-ce que ce combat signifie pour vous?
CH: “Ce sera le plus grand combat de femmes de l’histoire. Nous sommes tous les deux champions, elle a des médailles d'or olympiques et d'autres distinctions, donc avec tout cela combiné, cela va changer la donne pour notre sport.”
Que devez-vous faire pour gagner?
CH: “Je suis un champion de longue date et je sais quoi faire sur le ring. Je sais que j'ai les compétences pour la battre. J'ai un excellent travail de pied et mon objectif est de la battre mal.”
Que pensez-vous de Claressa à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur du ring?
CH: “Claressa a évidemment accompli beaucoup de choses depuis les Jeux olympiques. C'est un grand pas pour elle et je pense que ça va être un défi pour elle. En tant que personne, elle est juste mon adversaire, c'est tout.”
Pouvez-vous décrire votre style de combat et ce à quoi les fans peuvent s'attendre en avril 13?
CH: “Je suis grand pour ma division alors j'utilise ma portée. J'ai beaucoup de jeu de jambes, de technique et de puissance et je veux montrer toutes ces compétences. Je vais montrer que Christina Hammer est une grande championne. J'aime jouer avec mon adversaire, et quand le moment est venu, Je l'ai battue.”
Pouvez-vous parler de vos expériences en tant que mannequin et pourquoi c'est important pour vous?
CH: “J'aime le mannequinat parce que c'est une partie différente de moi. Vous pouvez être plus féminin et athlétique. J'ai fait mon premier tournage il y a trois ans et je n'avais jamais rien fait de tel. J'y ai aussi travaillé mes compétences.
“Être mannequin est un travail facile, ça me donne juste confiance. Être un combattant est difficile. Tu dois tout donner, parce que sur le ring, tu ne peux pas fuir. Vous devez vous battre et vaincre quelqu'un.”
Voudriez-vous un jour participer à un autre sport?
CH: “Je ne sais pas. La boxe est le meilleur sport pour moi. C'est ma passion. Je donne tout au sport et mon rêve est maintenant de réussir en Amérique.”
Y a-t-il quelqu'un dans l'histoire de la boxe que vous auriez aimé combattre?
CH: “Laila Ali était une grande championne et si je la combattais, ce serait un grand combat.”
Considérez-vous la boxe féminine comme un sport en plein essor?
CH: “Oui, il a vraiment grandi ces dernières années. Il y a plus de combats sur de grandes plateformes pour nous et je pense que ce n'est que le début.”
Recommanderiez-vous à d'autres femmes de se lancer dans la boxe?
CH: “La boxe est un grand sport. Vous avez besoin de technique, l'intelligence et cela vous rend plus confiant. Si quelque chose arrive, tu peux prendre soin de toi. C’est le meilleur entraînement et je le suggère à tout le monde.”
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À PROPOS DES SHIELDS vs. MARTEAU Shields vs. Hammer opposera les champions du monde des poids moyens invaincus Claressa Shields et Christina Hammer les uns contre les autres dans une bataille pour couronner le champion du monde incontesté des 160 livres, dans ce qui est sans doute l'événement de boxe féminine le plus important de l'histoire. Le co-long métrage opposera Jermaine Franklin à Rydell Booker dans un combat passionnant de poids lourds de 10 rounds et dans l'ouverture de la télédiffusion, les poids lourds Otto Wallin et Nick Kisner s'affronteront dans un affrontement de 10 rounds. Le BOXE SHOWTIME: Le triple-tête de l'ÉDITION SPÉCIALE sera diffusé en direct sur SHOWTIME à 9 p.m. ET / PT de Boardwalk Hall à Atlantic City, N.J.
