“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, Maggio 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® da Barclays Center a Brooklyn & Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Maggio 2, 2019) – Concorrente super leggero imbattuto Juan Heraldez is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round showdown Saturday, Maggio 18 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, e presentata da Premier Boxing Champions.
“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore,” said 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,” said 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,” said 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, I’m taking it,” said 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.comebarclayscenter.com. I biglietti possono anche essere acquistati presso il Box Office American Express presso Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
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DI WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maggio 18 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, e presentata da Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing® inizia a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. difendere il suo titolo contro l'ex campione del mondo Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction.
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LAS VEGAS – Aprile 27, 2019 – Robert Pasqua Jr. 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 Barthelemy, 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 KO), 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 KO) 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 punzoni. They combined to land just 106 punzoni totale.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” said Easter, 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.”
Barthelemy, 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, vincendo per decisione 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, lancio 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 KO) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Dopo la lotta, 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.”
Dopo la lotta, 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. Sono 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.
Nel match di apertura della trasmissione televisiva, 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 KO) was aggressive from the outset, gettando quasi 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combo, 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 KO) 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, che sbarcò 43 per cento dei suoi colpi di potenza. “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: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Aprile 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Copertura Televised inizia 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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, Aprile 27 In diretta su Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Aprile 23, 2019) – Campione del mondo di due-divisione Former 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, Aprile 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by 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. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, possono essere acquistati presso www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through 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. Se vuole una guerra, 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.
“Sono molto eccitato per questa opportunità. 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, CEO di promozioni 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 aShowtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE Sabato, Aprile 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Copertura Televised inizia 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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, Calif.
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NEW YORK – aprile 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 nuova generazione il Venerdì, Maggio 10 diretta su Showtime a 10:30 p.m. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Calif.
The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 KO) 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 trasmissione televisiva di 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 KO), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February.
Nella co-feature, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 KO) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 KO) in un contesto leggero otto round. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 KO) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 KO) durante un incontro otto round.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, sono al prezzo di $125, $75 e $60 e può essere acquistato online all'indirizzo www.thompsonboxing.com o chiamando 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,”Ha dichiarato Gordon Hall, Produttore esecutivo di ShoBox: La nuova generazione. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, chi andò 130-17 nei dilettanti, 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 [Dutchover],” said Artie Pelullo, Presidente e CEO, Promozioni 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, Presidente, 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 [Dutchover] and Saul [Sanchez] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 record come un dilettante. The Salinas, Calif. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 e 2015 Nazionale di Golden Gloves Champion. 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 debutto a gennaio. 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. My opponent is 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, Messico, is coming off the biggest win of his career. Nel suo 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 10th."
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 Qualificazioni olimpiche. Turning pro in 2016 all'età di 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 combattimenti professionali, including knockouts in his last four bouts.
“I’m very excited, 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., diventato professionista in 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 mesi. 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 libbre, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 mesi fa.
“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. Il Maggio 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. debutto, 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 anni. 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,disse Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, ma sono pronto. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Messico, has stayed busy in late 2018 and early 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, chi ha combattuto 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. Faccio, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Barry Tompkins chiamerà il ShoBox azione da bordo ring con Steve Farhood e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez funge da esperti analisti. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
Fin dalla sua nascita nel luglio 2001, l'acclamata serie di boxe SHOWTIME, ShoBox: La nuova generazione giovane talento ha caratterizzato abbinato dura. Il ShoBox La filosofia è quella di teletrasmettere emozionante, folla-piacevole e partite ufficiali, mentre fornendo un banco di prova per le prospettive che vogliono determinati a combattere per un titolo mondiale. Alcuni crescente lista del 79 combattenti che sono apparsi su ShoBox e avanzato di raccogliere titoli mondiali include: 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, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams e più.
WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Maggio 18 In diretta su 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(Aprile 19, 2019) – WBC Featherweight Campione del MondoGary Russell Jr.difenderà il suo titolo contro l'ex campione del mondoKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Maggio 18 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™, e presentata da Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing® inizia a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round attraction. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Il Bomber Bronzo” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Difficoltà” 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,” ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “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,” , ha detto Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni 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.comebarclayscenter.com, Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 KO), 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. lo scorso maggio. Russell, che è allenato da suo padre, 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. Il Maggio 18 you should expect to see excitement, potere di perforazione, velocità della mano, 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, Spagna, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KO) 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,” , ha detto 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 50thfight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 KO) 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 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” said 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 KO) 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,” said 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.”
CHE COSA: Sport Showtime ha pubblicato “Fight Night: Shields vs. Martello,”Una caratteristica di 20 minuti che cattura tutto il dramma della indiscusso dei medi evento di campionato del mondo tra imbattuto Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer Sabato scorso ad Atlantic City. Guardare, condividere o incorporare il video, clicca qui: https://s.sho.com/2V8lIX3
L'ultimo capitolo del franchise FIGHT NIGHT offre accesso ad entrambe le Shields e martello che circonda il più importante momento della loro carriera, dando agli spettatori un raro sguardo a porte chiuse per i combattenti ed i loro rispettivi campi.
La vittoria decisione unanime in quello Hall of Fame boxe storico e commentatore Steve Farhood chiamato, “La lotta più importante nella storia della boxe femminile,”Ha dato Shields ulteriore pretesa al suo moniker autodefinisce, “Il G.W.O.A.T.” (Più grande donna di tutti i tempi).
“Sono la boxe femminile solo felice sta ottenendo tutto questo amore, ma si tratta di parte di esso rispetto,”, Ha detto Shields. “So che ci sono i soldi e la fama, ma il rispetto è la cosa grande per me - che ho rispettato come un combattente. Voglio essere conosciuto come un pugile. Voglio che la gente mi rispettano come quella.”
Former Two-Division World Champion Faces Former Champion Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title Saturday, Aprile 27 In diretta su Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Aprile 16, 2019) – Campione del mondo di due-divisione Former Rances Barthelemy discussed changes to his training camp as he nears a vacant WBA Lightweight Title showdown with former lightweight championRobert Pasqua Jr. che si terrà Sabato, Aprile 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationEfe Ajagbalooks to remain undefeated against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch in una attrazione dei pesi massimi 10 round.
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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:
How has training camp gone so far?
“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(Aprile 13, 2019) - Claressa Shields è l'indiscusso medio campione del mondo. Il 24-year-old Flint, me. nativo fornito la migliore prestazione della sua carriera e crociera ad una decisione unanime sulla tedesca Christina Hammer Sabato su Showtime nel probabilmente incontro di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. I giudici ha segnato la lotta 98-92 e 98-91 due volte.
I olimpici scudi d'oro-medaglia due volte (9-0, 2 KO), che è entrato nella lotta tenendo l'IBF, WBA e WBC titoli 160 libbre, ha mostrato il suo completo arsenale di competenze nella prestazione dominante e si unisce ora Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk e welter Cecilia Braekhus delle donne come gli unici combattenti per hanno unificato tutti e quattro i titoli mondiali in ogni categoria di peso.
Christina Hammer (24-0, 11 KO), che possedeva la cintura WBO entrare nella lotta, aveva il suo jab in gran parte neutralizzato e la sua difesa sfruttata dall'inizio alla fine. Shields ha ottenuto un notevole 44% dei suoi pugni di potenza ed è atterrato sul 112 punzoni totale rispetto ad appena 49 per Hammer. Impressionante come il suo reato è stato, la difesa e la testa movimento Shields’ era immacolata come Hammer è stato in grado di collegare il proprio 13% dei suoi punzoni totale, 11% dei suoi colpi e 18% dei suoi colpi di potenza.
Parlando alla Hall of Fame analista Steve Farhood Showtime dopo la notte storica per la boxe femminile, gli Scudi schietti ed emotivi tenuto nulla in cambio.
“Io sono il più grande donna di tutti i tempi,”, Ha detto Shields, che per poco non ha guadagnato un arresto nel corso di un fuoco di sbarramento nei momenti di chiusura dell'ottavo round. "L'ho fatto. Lei non ha vinto un singolo round. Ho quasi buttato giù la sua. Giuro che sento come se stessi sognando in questo momento. Grazie a Christina Hammer e il suo team. Hanno detto che aveva un colpo duro e non erano mentire. Il suo jab è fuori della catena.
“Stavo solo calcolando al primo turno e dopo che ho iniziato a prendere la sua parte,”, Ha continuato. “Sapevo di poter farle del male. Ho pensato che l'ho finito in tutto otto. Ho pensato che la lotta avrebbe dovuto essere fermato. Teneva in mano su di me. Ho appena detto a me stesso, mantenere il sangue freddo, mantenere il sangue freddo. Stavo cercando di ottenere il pugno perfetto per tirarla fuori di lì “.
Fresco la vittoria più grande della sua carriera professionale, il campione indiscusso neo-incoronato del mondo già ha i suoi occhi puntati su un altro avversario.
“Boxe femminile, siamo in fiamme. Non vedo l'ora di vedere la prossima lotta super. Dammi da Cecilia Brækhus 154 libbre. Ecco chi voglio prossimo. O lei o Savannah Marshall.”
“Non ho combattuto molto bene e veloce,”Ha detto un Hammer sottotono. “E 'la boxe, tutto può succedere. Ho voluto questa lotta. Lei vinse, rispetto a lei. E 'un duro, donna forte e questo è tutto quello che posso dire.
“Veloce di Lei, si fa avanti. Lei ha mani veloci. Non ho potuto atterrare mio jab buono come mi aspettavo. Tornerò e tornerò più forte.”
“Credo che la lotta di questa sera passerà nei libri di storia come una battaglia epica con artisti del calibro di Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hearns e De La Hoya-Trinidad,” Detto Dmitriy Salita, Presidente di Promotions Salita.“Con questo domina e accattivante prestazioni a diventare incoronato indiscusso medio campione accoppiato con la sua lista di successi da record, Claressa Shields è sulla buona strada per essere come venerato come Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Pelè e gli altri nella parte superiore del loro gioco.”
Nella co-optional attacco, Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 KO), ampiamente considerato come il top dei pesi massimi prospettiva americana, mantenuto intatta la sua imbattibilità con una decisione unanime di 10 round su ex No. 1-classificato Stati Uniti. amatoriale Rydell Booker (25-2, 12 KO). I giudici ha segnato la lotta 99-91 e 98-91 due volte.
Il 25-year-old Franklin ha dettato il ritmo per tutto ed era molto più attivo e aggressivo del suo 38-year-old controparte. Booker ha avuto i suoi momenti, soprattutto nei primi giri quando ha ottenuto diversi colpi di potenza a filo, ma il giovane Franklin tirato via nella seconda metà della lotta, come Booker stanco e Franklin preso di mira il corpo. Franklin media 54 colpi al arrotondarla Booker 35 e ha portato 146-94 in punzoni totali sbarcati.
“Penso di aver avuto una performance decente,”Ha detto il Saginaw, me. nativo. “Ci sono alcune cose ho potuto lavorare su. Io stesso troppo affollato un po 'e io ero un po' troppo ansioso. Aveva molta più esperienza di me e lo ha utilizzato a suo vantaggio. Poteva vedere quello che stavo facendo.
“Ho imparato a stare più paziente perché avevo fatto male un paio di volte, ma una volta ho avuto troppo ansiosi, tutto il mio piano di gioco è andato fuori dalla finestra. Ho iniziato a rovinare e fare errori folli che non avrei dovuto. Ora è di nuovo al tavolo da disegno per lavorare sul mio errori e uscire più grande e più cattivo prossima volta.”
“Ho sentito che mi out-spinto, ma era molto più vicino di come i giudici ha segnato essa,”Ha detto Booker. “Mi mancava molto più di quello che sembrava. Ho infilato un sacco di colpi e lo ha colpito pulita.
“Sapevo che avrebbe portato la pressione, ma ha bisogno di un sacco di lavoro. Egli rimane troppo centrato con la sua testa. di Lui va bene. Quello che lui ha dalla sua parte è la giovinezza. Darei la mia prestazione a circa sette. Ho avuto un infortunio campo di addestramento avevo a che fare con. Ho intenzione di rimanere attivi e tornare più forte che mai.”
In apertura trasmissione televisiva, imbattuto top-five classificato pesi massimi prospettiva Otto Wallin (20-0, 13 KO, 1 ND) e Nick Kisner di Baltimora (21-4-1, 6 KO, 1 ND) avuto il loro taglio corto 10 round quando i due pesi massimi scontrati teste nella gara di apertura. Wallin ha subito una ferita sul lato della testa, mentre Kisner subito un taglio sopra l'occhio destro, ostacolando la sua capacità di vedere. Al consiglio del medico di bordo ring tra un round uno e due, arbitro Earl Brown fermato la lotta, risultante in un no-decisione.
Al momento dell'arresto del gioco, Wallin ha portato 14-3 in punzoni totali sbarcati, 7-1 a colpi e 7-2 in punzoni di potenza.
"Per me, il suo taglio non sembrava così male,”Ha detto un deluso Wallin, che stava facendo il suo U.S.. debutto. “E 'un peccato, perché mi sono allenato duramente per questa lotta e stavo cercando di mettere su uno spettacolo per i fan in America. Solo che non ho avuto il tempo di andare avanti.
“Mi piacerebbe tornare in là presto e mostrare quello che posso fare. Io vado a prendere questo come un'esperienza di apprendimento.”
“Ho preso un colpo di testa e l'arbitro è venuto da me,”Ha detto Kisner. “Mi vide strisciata al mio occhio e disse:‘si può vedere?' Ho detto, ‘Non appena ho il sangue del mio occhio, sicuro.'
“Mi sento orribile dopo l'allenamento così duro. Mi sentivo bene nel primo turno. I giudici probabilmente gli ha dato il primo turno, ma ho sempre tolgo il primo turno. Mi sentivo come se potessi arrivare a lui alla fine. Mi hai visto atterrare il mio diritto alla marinara “.
evento live di stasera è stato promosso da Salita.
Una presentazione bis di tripleheader di stasera andrà in onda Lunedi alle 10 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime Extreme e sarà disponibile tramite piattaforme On Demand della rete.
Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins chiamato l'azione accanto ai colleghi Hall of Fame analista Steve Farhood e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez. Di fama mondiale ring announcer e Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. arrotondato la trasmissione televisiva. Il produttore esecutivo di Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION era con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produrre e dirigere Rick Phillips.
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
NEW YORK (Aprile 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Aprile 13, come Fightnight DIRETTA Realizzato da Everlastonce again works alongsideSHOWTIME Sportsto deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Inizio alle 6 p.m. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., l'interattivo, 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,” suddetto Mark Fratto, Principale e Direttore del Business Development, 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 KO), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 KO) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. In super flyweight action, 23 year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 KO) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 KO). The card will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KO) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez(12-2, 7 KO) di Fort Worth, Texas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standoutIsiah Seldon(12-2, 4 KO) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.
“Aprile 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.”
Giunto alla sua seconda stagione, Fightnight DIRETTA Powered by Everlast è la piattaforma di Facebook fan-friendly che – tra gli altri aspetti – si vanta di conversazioni in tempo reale tenutesi tra i commentatori lotta e il pubblico di visualizzazione. Fightnight Live ha presentato più di 545 combattenti e 16 promozioni durante 33 trasmissione di eventi dal vivo da 19 diverse città dal maggio 2017, e in tal modo, la piattaforma interattiva ha generato l'interesse dei fedeli appassionati di lotta da tutti gli Stati Uniti e in tutto il mondo, tra cui il pubblico significativi in Messico, il Regno Unito e in altre parti d'Europa, e anche i fan in Sud America, Asia e Australia.
Dal maggio 2017, the numbers on the 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of171,589 visualizzazioniper event and more than5.6 milione di visualizzazioni totali per il franchising. Dal settembre. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II showshave reached 4.2 million fans ehave averaged almost 265,000 visualizzazioni.
il settembre. 2018 “Combattimenti Re Boxing Martedì sera” (594,447) dalle sabbie di Betlemme, DEC. 2018 “Regine e re di Queens Carta” (379,758) a New York, il novembre. 2018 “Colpire duro Showtime Collaborazione” (372,662), DEC. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), l'ottobre. 2018 “Colpire duro Philly speciale” (297,545), l'ottobre. 2018 Bareknuckle durata di un'ora “Freeview” (292,253), il novembre. 2018 “Titani Nella Capitale” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys Boxing “St. Giorno Scontro di Patrick” (252,065), Sept. 2017 “Promozioni vero affare: Empire State” dal Resorts World Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s Boxing “Melrose Mayhem” (218,409), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) e agosto 2017 CES “Super Sabato” da Foxwoods (203,000) tutti registrati 200,000 o più viste, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 viste attraverso tutti i dispositivi.
Oltre ai numeri audience prime, il pieno-interattivo, produzioni fan-friendly hanno visto più di 430,000 collettivi impegni pubblicare in tempo reale (più di 13,000 per ogni show), tra cui più di 330,000 “piace” o “gli amori,” più di 58,000 comments and more than 19,000 azioni.
il settembre. 2018 “Combattimenti Re Boxing Martedì sera” dalle sabbie di Betlemme impostare un nuovo bar con 594,447 visualizzazioni. il settembre. 2017 sega carta DiBella più di 40,000 interazioni spettatori tra cui quasi 39,000 “piace” o “gli amori” e il marzo 17, 2018, Murphy “St. Giorno Scontro di Patrick” impostare un nuovo marchio di alta marea per condivide con 2,182.
La pagina di Live Fightnight su Facebook ha più di 87,000 fan e più di 95,000 seguaci.
Creato e prodotto da Linacre media di New York City, la serie Fightnight dal vivo offre presentatori professionali, più angolazioni, grafica televisiva, replay e dietro le quinte di accesso e interviste. Gli spettacoli in streaming sono disponibili globalmente ovunque Facebook è disponibile. L'iniziativa non solo permette ai fan di tutto il mondo per sintonizzarsi, ma dà anche up-and-coming combattenti una piattaforma globale per mostrare le loro abilità, dà promotori di un accessibile “trasmissione” soluzione e dà sponsor la possibilità di raggiungere un pubblico di massa tramite contenuti di marca.
Additional FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 date saranno ufficialmente annunciati nelle prossime settimane.
Seguite tutta l'azione attraverso i social media a FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE su Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE su Instagram e @ FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ su Twitter, o utilizzando il hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Per gli ultimi eventi Linacre media e il calendario di trasmissione, seguire @LinacreMedia su tutte le piattaforme sociali o utilizzare i tag #LinacreMediaEvents o #LinacreMediaOnTV.
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WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, Aprile 13 In diretta su Showtime® da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aprile 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO medio campione del mondo Christina Hammershared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight ChampionClaressa Shields Sabato Aprile 13 in diretta su Showtime dal Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
Germany’s Hammer has held a middleweight world title since 2010, defending it numerous times including in her U.S. debut last June on SHOWTIME in which she defeated Tori Nelson. Now she looks to stamp her name in the history books in this matchup against Shields that many are calling the most significant fight in women’s boxing history.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Salita, sono al prezzo di $150, $100, $55 e $35 e possono essere acquistati attraverso Ticketmaster e alboardwalkhall.com.
Here are highlights of what Hammer had to say as we head into fight week for this historic event:
How excited are you about fighting in the U.S.?
Christina Hammer: “I’m really excited about it because this is a very big fight. I can’t wait to get there, step into the ring and put on a great performance.”
Che cosa significa questa lotta significa per te?
CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Siamo entrambi campioni, she has Olympic gold medals and other accolades, so with all of that combined, it’s going to be a game changer for our sport.”
What do you need to do to win?
CH: “I’m a long time champion and I know what to do in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat her. I have great foot work and my goal is to beat her badly.”
What do you think of Claressa inside and outside of the ring?
CH: “Claressa has obviously accomplished a lot going back to the Olympics. This is a big step for her and I think it’s going to be a challenge for her. As a person, she’s just my opponent, that’s all.”
Can you describe your style of fighting and what fans can expect on April 13?
CH: “I’m tall for my division so I use my reach. I have great footwork and technique and power and I want to show off all those skills. I’m going to show that Christina Hammer is a great champion. I like to play with my opponent, and when the moment is right, I beat her down.”
Can you talk about your experiences as a fashion model and why that’s important to you?
CH: “I like modeling because it’s a different part of me. You can be more feminine and athletic. I did my first shoot three years ago and I had never done anything like that. I’ve worked on my skills there too.
“To be a model is an easy job, it just gives me confidence. Being a fighter is hard. You have to give everything, because in the ring you can’t run away. You have to fight and defeat someone.”
Would you ever want to compete in another sport?
CH: “Non lo so. Boxing is the best sport to me. It’s my passion. I give everything to the sport and my dream now is to be successful in America.”
Is there anyone in boxing history you’d have loved to fight?
CH: “Laila Ali was a great champion and If I fought her that would be a great fight.”
Do you see women’s boxing as a sport on the rise?
CH: “Sì, it’s really grown in recent years. There are more fights on big platforms for us and I think this is just the start.”
Would you recommend for other women to go into boxing?
CH: “Boxing is a great sport. You need technique, intelligence and it makes you feel more confident. If something happens, you can take care of yourself. It’s the best workout and I suggest it to everyone.”
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
