“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, Maio 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® do Barclays Center, em Brooklyn & Apresentado pela Premier Boxe Campeões
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LAS VEGAS (Maio 2, 2019) – Competidor superleve invicto Juan Heraldez is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round showdown Saturday, Maio 18 viver no canal Showtime do Barclays Center, a casa de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, e apresentado pela Premier Boxe Campeões.
“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. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Grupo descontos estão disponíveis pelo telefone 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Wilder vs. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Maio 18 viver no canal Showtime do Barclays Center, a casa de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, e apresentado pela Premier Boxe Campeões.
Showtime Championship Boxing® começa às 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defender o seu título contra o ex-campeão do mundo Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendez in a 10-round attraction.
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LAS VEGAS – Abril 27, 2019 – Robert Páscoa 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 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 socos. They combined to land just 106 socos totais.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” Disse Páscoa, 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, vencendo por decisão unânime 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, throwing 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.
Após a luta, 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.”
Após a luta, 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. Eu sou 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.
Na luta de a cerimônia de abertura, 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, jogando quase 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, que desembarcou 43 por cento de seus tiros de energia. “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: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL sábado, Abril 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Cobertura televisionada começa em 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, Abril 27 Vivo no canal Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Abril 23, 2019) – Dois ex-divisão campeão mundial 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, Abril 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.
Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, pode ser comprado em 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. If he wants a war, 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.
“Estou muito animado por esta oportunidade. 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 de Promoções 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: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL Sábado, Abril 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Cobertura televisionada começa em 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, Califa.
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NEW YORK – April 23, 2019 – Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will face once-beaten and top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez in the main event ofShoBox: A Nova Geração na sexta-feira, Maio 10 viver no canal Showtime em 10:30 p.m. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Califa.
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 transmissão 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.
Na co-metragem, 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) em um oito-redonda concurso leve. 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) em um ataque de oito rodada.
Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, custam $125, $75 e $60 and can be purchased online atwww.thompsonboxing.com ou pelo telefone 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,”Disse Gordon Hall, Produtor Executivo da ShoBox: A Nova Geração. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, who went 130-17 na amadores, 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 [vila] and Michael [Dutchover],” said Artie Pelullo, Presidente e CEO, Banner Promotions. “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 Boxe. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [vila], Michael [Dutchover] and Saul [Sanchez] take huge steps towards stardom.”
vila, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 registro como um amador. The Salinas, Califa. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 e 2015 Luvas de Ouro Campeão Nacional. 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 hisShoBoxdebut in January. 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, México, is coming off the biggest win of his career. Na sua 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 Eliminatórias olímpicas. Turning pro in 2016 com a idade de 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 lutas profissionais, 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., tornou-se profissional em 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 meses. 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 libras, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 meses antes.
“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. Em Maio 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. estréia, 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 anos. 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,” said Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, mas eu estou pronto. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, México, has stayed busy in late 2018 e no início 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, who fought 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. Eu faço, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Barry Tompkins vai chamar a ShoBox ação do ringue com Steve Farhood e ex-campeão mundial Raul Marquez servindo como analistas especializados. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
Desde a sua criação em julho 2001, a aclamada série de boxe SHOWTIME, ShoBox: A Nova Geração tem caracterizado jovens talentos combinada difícil. O ShoBox filosofia é para televisionar emocionante, jogos competitivos, proporcionando um campo de provas para as perspectivas dispostos multidão-agradável e determinados a lutar por um título mundial. Alguns da lista crescente da 79 lutadores que já apareceram em ShoBox e avançado para angariar títulos mundiais inclui: 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 mais.
WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Maio 18 Vivo no canal 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(Abril 19, 2019) – WBC Pena Campeão do MundoGary Russell Jr.irá defender seu título contra o ex-campeão do mundoKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Maio 18 viver no canal Showtime do Barclays Center, a casa de BROOKLYN BOXE ™, e apresentado pela Premier Boxe Campeões.
Showtime Championship Boxing® começa às 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 “A Bomber Bronze” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Dificuldade” 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,” disse Tom Brown, Presidente da TGB Promoções. “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,” disse Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Promoções 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. Grupo descontos estão disponíveis pelo telefone 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, who is trained by his father, 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. Em Maio 18 you should expect to see excitement, poder de perfuração, velocidade da mão, 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, Espanha, 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,” , disse 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 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 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 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.I., 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,” Disse 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.”
O QUÊ: Showtime Sports lançou “Fight Night: Shields vs. Martelo,”Uma característica de 20 minutos que captura todo o drama do evento middleweight campeonato mundial indiscutível entre invicto Claressa Shields e Christina Martelo no último sábado, em Atlantic City. Assistir, compartilhar ou incorporar o vídeo, Clique aqui: https://s.sho.com/2V8lIX3
A mais recente edição da franquia FIGHT NIGHT oferece acesso a ambos Shields e do martelo em torno do momento mais importante de suas carreiras, dando aos espectadores um raro vislumbre a portas fechadas para os lutadores e seus respectivos campos.
A vitória por decisão unânime no que Hall of Fame historiador do boxe e comentarista Steve Farhood chamado, “A luta mais importante na história do boxe feminino,”Deu Shields outra reclamação a seu apelido auto-descrito, “O G.W.O.A.T.” (Maior Mulher de Todos os Tempos).
“Eu sou o boxe feminino apenas feliz está recebendo todo esse amor, mas é sobre a parte que diz respeito dela,”Shields disse. “Eu sei que há o dinheiro ea fama, mas o respeito é a grande coisa para mim - que eu sou respeitado como um lutador. Eu quero ser conhecido como um pugilista. Quero que as pessoas me respeitam como isso.”
Former Two-Division World Champion Faces Former Champion Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title Saturday, Abril 27 Vivo no canal Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Abril 16, 2019) – Dois ex-divisão campeão mundial Rances Barthelemy discussed changes to his training camp as he nears a vacant WBA Lightweight Title showdown with former lightweight championRobert Páscoa Jr. ocorrendo sábado, Abril 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 Ajagba looks to remain undefeated against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch em um 10-redondas atração pesado.
Os ingressos para o evento, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, pode ser comprado emwww.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through 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:
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?
“Mais definitivamente, 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(Abril 13, 2019) - Claressa Shields é o campeão middleweight indiscutível do mundo. A 24-year-old Flint, me. nativo entregue o melhor desempenho de sua carreira e cruzou a uma decisão unânime sobre a alemã Christina Martelo sábado no canal Showtime em indiscutivelmente luta de boxe das mulheres mais importantes na história. Os juízes marcou a luta 98-92 e 98-91 duas vezes.
Os dois-tempo Olímpicos Shields ouro-medalhista (9-0, 2 KOs), que entrou na luta segurando o IBF, títulos de 160 libra WBA e WBC, exibiu seu arsenal completo de competências no desempenho dominante e agora se junta Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk e meio-médio feminino Cecilia Brækhus como os únicos lutadores para ter unificado todos os quatro títulos principais do mundo em qualquer categoria de peso.
Christina Martelo (24-0, 11 KOs), que possuía o cinto WBO entrar na luta, teve seu jab grande parte neutralizado e sua defesa explorados do início ao fim. Shields conseguiu um notável 44% de seus golpes de energia e pousou em 112 socos total em comparação com apenas 49 para martelo. Tão impressionante como sua ofensa foi, Shields’ movimento de defesa e de cabeça foi impecável como martelo era capaz de se conectar em apenas 13% de seus socos totais, 11% de seus jabs e 18% de seus tiros de energia.
Falando ao Hall of Fame analista Steve Farhood do canal Showtime após a noite histórica para o boxe feminino, a Shields franco e emocional realizou nada de volta.
“Eu sou o maior mulher de todos os tempos,”, Disse Shields, que quase ganhou uma paralisação durante uma barragem nos momentos finais da oitava rodada. "Eu fiz isso. Ela não ganhou uma única rodada. Eu quase bateu-la. Eu juro que eu sinto que estou sonhando agora. Graças a Christina Martelo e sua equipe. Eles disseram que ela tinha um jab duro e eles não estavam mentindo. Sua jab está fora da cadeia.
“Eu estava apenas cálculo na primeira rodada e depois que eu comecei a escolher seu aparte," ela continuou. “Eu sabia que poderia machucá-la. Pensei que terminou seu na oitava jornada. Eu pensei que a luta deveria ter sido parado. Ela estava segurando-me. Eu apenas disse-me, fique calmo, fique calmo. Eu estava tentando obter o soco perfeito para tirá-la de lá.”
Fresco fora a maior vitória de sua carreira profissional, o campeão indiscutível recém-coroado do mundo já tem os olhos postos em outro adversário.
“Boxe feminino, nós estamos pegando fogo. Eu não posso esperar para ver o próximo super luta. Dá-me de Cecilia Brækhus 154 libras. Isso é quem eu quero próxima. Ela ou Savannah Marshall.”
“Eu não lutei muito bom ou rápido,”Disse um martelo suave. “Isso é boxe, nada pode acontecer. Eu queria essa luta. Ela ganhou, relação a ela. Ela é um duro, mulher forte e isso é tudo que posso dizer.
“Ela é rápida, ela vem para a frente. Ela tem mãos rápidas. Eu não poderia pousar o meu jab tão bom quanto eu esperava. Eu vou voltar e eu vou estar de volta mais forte.”
“Eu acho que a luta de hoje à noite vai ficar nos livros de história como uma batalha épica com os gostos de Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hearns e De La Hoya-Trinidad,” disse Dmitriy Salita, Presidente de Promoções Salita.“Com este dominante e desempenho cativante para se tornar campeão dos médios indiscutível juntamente com a sua lista de realizações recordistas, Claressa Shields está bem no seu caminho para ser tão reverenciado como Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Pelé e outros no topo de seu jogo.”
Na luta co-featured, Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 KOs), amplamente considerado como o topo prospeto pesado americano, manteve sua invencibilidade intacta, com uma decisão 10-redonda unânime sobre o ex-Sem. 1-classificou U.S. amador Rydell Booker (25-2, 12 KOs). Os juízes marcou a luta 99-91 e 98-91 duas vezes.
A 25-year-old Franklin ditou o ritmo por toda parte e era muito mais ativo e agressivo do que o seu 38-year-old homólogo. Booker teve os seus momentos, particularmente nas primeiras rodadas, quando ele desembarcou vários tiros de descarga de energia, mas o Franklin jovem puxado afastado na segunda metade da luta como Booker cansado e Franklin alvo o corpo. Franklin média 54 socos por rodada para Booker de 35 e conduziu 146-94 em socos totais desembarcadas.
“Eu acho que eu tinha um desempenho decente,”Disse o Saginaw, me. nativo. “Há algumas coisas que eu poderia trabalhar em. Eu me superlotado um pouco e eu era um pouco mais ansiosa. Ele tinha muito mais experiência do que eu e é usado para sua vantagem. Ele podia ver o que estava fazendo.
“Aprendi a ficar mais paciente porque eu tinha machucá-lo algumas vezes, mas quando cheguei muito ansiosa, meu plano de jogo inteiro saiu pela janela. Comecei a mexer-se e cometer erros loucos Eu não deveria ter. Agora ele está de volta à prancheta de desenho para trabalhar em meus erros e sair maior e badder próxima vez “.
“Senti que ele me out-empurrou, mas foi muito mais perto do que a forma como os juízes marcou-lo,”Disse Booker. “Ele estava me faltando um monte mais do que parecia. Eu deslizei um monte de tiros e acertá-lo limpo.
“Eu sabia que ele traria a pressão, mas ele precisa de um monte de trabalho. Ele permanece demasiado centrada com a cabeça. Ele está bem. O que ele tem do seu lado é a juventude. Eu avaliaria o meu desempenho sobre um sete. Eu tive uma lesão no campo de treinamento eu estava lidando com. Vou permanecer ativo e voltar mais forte do que nunca.”
Na abertura da cerimônia, invicto top-cinco classificou prospeto pesado Otto Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs, 1 ND) e Nick Kisner de Baltimore (21-4-1, 6 KOs, 1 ND) tinha o seu ataque 10-redondas interrompida quando os dois pesos pesados entraram em confronto heads na rodada de abertura. Wallin sofreu um corte no lado da cabeça enquanto Kisner sofreu um corte sobre o olho direito, dificultando sua capacidade de ver. No conselho do médico do ringue entre as rodadas um e dois, árbitro Earl Brown parou a luta, resultando em uma não-decisão.
No momento da interrupção, Wallin parte 14-3 em socos totais desembarcadas, 7-1 em jabs e 7-2 na potência de socos.
"Para mim, seu corte não parecia tão ruim,”, Disse um Wallin desapontado, que fazia sua U.S. estréia. “É uma pena, porque eu treinei muito duro para esta luta e estava olhando para colocar em um show para os fãs na América. Eu simplesmente não tenho tempo para ir.
“Eu gostaria de voltar lá em breve e mostrar o que posso fazer. Vou tomar isso como uma experiência de aprendizagem.”
“Eu peguei uma cabeçada eo árbitro veio me,”Disse Kisner. “Ele me viu passando pelo meu olho e disse‘você pode ver?' Eu disse, ‘Assim que eu conseguir o sangue do meu olho, certo.'
“Eu me sinto horrível após o treinamento tão duro. Senti-me bem na primeira rodada. Os juízes provavelmente deu-lhe a primeira rodada, mas eu sempre tirar a primeira rodada. Eu estava me sentindo como se eu pudesse chegar até ele, eventualmente,. Você me viu pousar meu direito overhand “.
evento ao vivo desta noite foi promovido pela Promoções Salita.
Uma apresentação do encore de tripleheader de hoje à noite vai ao ar segunda-feira 10 p.m. ET / PT no Showtime EXTREME e estará disponível através de plataformas On Demand da rede.
Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins chamou a ação ao lado do companheiro analista Hall of Fame Steve Farhood e ex-campeão mundial Raul Marquez. locutor de renome mundial anel e Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr.. arredondado para fora a cerimônia. O produtor executivo da Showtime Boxing: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL era Gordon Hall com Richard Gaughan produção e Rick Phillips dirigir.
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SOBRE SHIELDS vs. MARTELO Shields vs. Martelo vai colocar campeões mundiais médios invicto Claressa Shields e martelo Christina uns contra os outros em uma batalha para coroar o campeão mundial indiscutível 160 libras, em que é indiscutivelmente evento de boxe das mulheres mais importantes na história. O co-metragem vai colocar Jermaine Franklin assumir Rydell Booker em um ataque pesado 10 rodada emocionante e na abertura da cerimônia, pesos pesados Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner vão disputar em confronto 10 rodada. A Showtime Boxing: tripleheader SPECIAL EDITION será transmitido ao vivo no canal Showtime em 9 p.m. ET / PT de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City, N.J.
NOVA IORQUE (Abril 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Abril 13, como Fightnight VIVO alimentado por Everlastonce again works alongsideShowtime Sportsto deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Começando no 6 p.m. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, the interactive, 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,” dito Mark Fratto, Principal e Director de Desenvolvimento de Negócios, Linacre mídia. “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) para a vaga IBF Pluma World Championship – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. Em ação super flyweight, 23 nativo de Detroit de um ano Ja’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 KOs). The card will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) em uma partida de oito rounds e 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.
“Abril 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.”
Agora em sua segunda temporada, VIVO fightnight alimentado por Everlast é a plataforma de fã-friendly Facebook que – entre outros aspectos – orgulha-se sobre as conversas em tempo real realizadas entre os comentaristas de luta e as audiências. Fightnight VIVO exibiu mais de 545 combatentes e 16 promoções durante 33 transmissões de eventos ao vivo de 19 cidades diferentes desde maio 2017, e ao fazê-lo, a plataforma interativa tem gerado o interesse leal de fãs de luta de todo os Estados Unidos e ao redor do globo, incluindo as audiências significativas no México, o Reino Unido e outras partes da Europa, e até mesmo os fãs na América do Sul, Ásia e Austrália.
Desde Maio 2017, the numbers on the 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of171,589 visualizaçõesper event and more than5.6 milhões de visualizações totais para a franquia. desde setembro. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II showshave reached 4.2 million fans ehave averaged almost 265,000 visualizações.
a setembro. 2018 “Reis boxe terça-feira Night Fights” (594,447) das areias em Bethlehem, o DEC. 2018 “Rainhas e Reis de Queens Cartão” (379,758) Em Nova Iórque, a novembro. 2018 “Batendo duro colaboração Showtime” (372,662), o DEC. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), a OCT. 2018 “Batendo duro Philly Especial” (297,545), a OCT. 2018 Bareknuckle hora de duração “TDT” (292,253), a novembro. 2018 “Titans na capital” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys Boxe “St. Clash Dia de Patrick” (252,065), Sept. 2017 “Real Deal Promoções: Empire State” de Resorts World Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s Boxing “Melrose Mayhem” (218,409), a fevereiro. 2019 “Raging Bebê Philly Especial” (203,000) e agosto 2017 CES “Super Saturday” do Foxwoods (203,000) todos registrados 200,000 ou mais vistas, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 visualizações em todos os dispositivos.
Em adição aos números de visualização brutos, o totalmente interactiva, produções fã-friendly ter visto mais do que 430,000 compromissos pós vivo coletivas (mais do que 13,000 por show), incluindo mais de 330,000 “gostos” ou “O amor é,” mais do que 58,000 comentários e mais de 19,000 ações.
a setembro. 2018 “Reis boxe terça-feira Night Fights” das areias de Belém estabeleceu um novo bar com 594,447 visualizações. a setembro. 2017 serra cartão DiBella mais do que 40,000 interações espectador incluindo quase 39,000 “gostos” ou “O amor é” ea Marcha 17, 2018, Murphy “St. Clash Dia de Patrick” definir um novo ponto alto para ações com 2,182.
A página fightnight LIVE no Facebook tem mais de 87,000 fãs e mais de 95,000 seguidores.
Criado e produzido por Linacre mídia fora de Nova York, a série fightnight VIVO características locutores profissionais, vários ângulos de câmara, televisão gráficos, replays e behind-the-scenes de acesso e entrevistas. Os shows de streaming estão disponíveis globalmente onde quer que Facebook está disponível. A iniciativa não só permite que os fãs de todo o mundo para sintonizar, mas também dá lutadores up-and-coming uma plataforma global para mostrar suas habilidades, dá promotores um acessíveis “transmissão” solução e dá patrocinadores a capacidade de atingir um público de massa através de conteúdo de marca.
Additional FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 datas serão anunciadas oficialmente nas próximas semanas.
Siga toda a acção através da mídia social em FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE no Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE no Instagram e @ FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ no Twitter, ou usando a hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Para os últimos acontecimentos Linacre mídia e horário de transmissão, siga @LinacreMedia em todas as plataformas sociais ou use as #LinacreMediaEvents tags ou #LinacreMediaOnTV.
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WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, Abril 13 Vivo no canal Showtime® de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Abril 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO campeão dos médios do Mundo Christina Marteloshared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight ChampionClaressa Shields Sábado ABRIL 13 viver no canal Showtime de Boardwalk Hall em 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.
Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Promoções Salita, custam $150, $100, $55 e $35 e pode ser comprado através da Ticketmaster e naboardwalkhall.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 Martelo: “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.”
O que isso significa para você luta?
CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Nós dois somos campeões, 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: “Eu não sei. 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: “Sim, 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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SOBRE SHIELDS vs. MARTELO Shields vs. Martelo vai colocar campeões mundiais médios invicto Claressa Shields e martelo Christina uns contra os outros em uma batalha para coroar o campeão mundial indiscutível 160 libras, em que é indiscutivelmente evento de boxe das mulheres mais importantes na história. O co-metragem vai colocar Jermaine Franklin assumir Rydell Booker em um ataque pesado 10 rodada emocionante e na abertura da cerimônia, pesos pesados Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner vão disputar em confronto 10 rodada. A Showtime Boxing: tripleheader SPECIAL EDITION será transmitido ao vivo no canal Showtime em 9 p.m. ET / PT de Boardwalk Hall em Atlantic City, N.J.
