“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Shields
Klik DISINIfor Photos from Jose Pineiro/SHOWTIME WBC, WBA & IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Prepares for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Showdown Against Christina Hammer Saturday, Bulan April 13 Live pada SHOWTIME®
MIAMI(Bulan April 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldshosted a media workout at 5thStreet Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionChristina Hammerfor the undisputed middleweight world championship Saturday April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields and unbeaten Hammer will look to become the sixth fighter in history to unify all four major world titles in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS (9 p.m. ET / PT).
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, adalah harga di $150, $100, $55 dan $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
Shields has been training in Florida for the last week with her trainer John David Jackson, after spending the previous five weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Here is what Shields had to say Thursday:
CLARESSA SHIELDS
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half.
“When we’re in there, it’s about who punches harder. Ini adalah pertarungan yang nyata. Just because she has height, doesn’t mean she’s going to dictate what happens. She’s going to have to do a lot to keep me off of her.
“I have two Olympic Gold Medals, three belts and more coming. I’ll have all the titles at the end of the night on April 13.
“I work hard, really hard. If I was a man, I would probably be one of the most famous boxers out there. There is a gender gap. We all know it. I’m working towards changing that. We work hard, we get less money and less recognition, but the world is changing. We are changing it.
“Hammer has been talking smack but I’m not worried about her. I’m just ready for a fight. She talks about a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with boxing. I’m waiting for her to say she’s going to hit me with an uppercut or something, but it’s more of the same.
“Being here in Florida to finish up camp has really been ideal. I’ve still been working extremely hard, but here I have a little extra space and sunshine. It was time for some new scenery in camp and I think this was the perfect move to take me into fight week.
“I’ve been working on my ‘Ali shuffle,’ this gym inspired me. Don’t be surprised if you see me break it out during the fight. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. At the press conference there will be some surprises too — I have an outfit picked that is going to steal the show.”
“This fight is long overdue and I’m just glad I’m going to get my chance to show her what a real champion is. Someone is going down on April 13 and I promise it’s not going to be me.
“People can say they’re not paying attention to you and not studying you, but they’re lying. I’m glad she’s looking at me closely though. Hammer flew one of my friends out there to be a sparring partner, not even knowing that she hasn’t sparred me in years and knows nothing about me. It makes me know I’m on her mind. She can spar with Ann Wolfe and she still isn’t going to beat me.”
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Hari Sabtu, Bulan April 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Bulan April 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklindan Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Bulan April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.
Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.
“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”
“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”
A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.
“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.
“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Aku kuat, cepat, athletic and getting better with each fight.”
Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.
“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.
“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”
In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. debut, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.
“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”
“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”
Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.
“Pada April 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” Kata Kata.
“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.
“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”
With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.
“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, yang berada di peringkat No. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”
“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, adalah harga di $150, $100, $55 dan $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
LAS VEGAS – April 1, 2019 – Unbeaten 122-pound prospectAngelo Leoand FilipinoNeil Tabanaotalk training camp just days away from theirShoBox: Generasi Barumain event showdown Friday, Bulan April 5 hidup di SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) dari Sam Town Live di Las Vegas.
Itu ShoBoxtripleheader co-feature will see unbeaten super featherweight prospectXavier Martinez (13-0, 9 Biaya) squaring off against experienced FilipinoJohn Moralde(21-2, 11 Biaya) in a 10-round bout and undefeated Mayweather Promotions’ 130-pound prospectAndres Cortes (10-0, 6 Biaya) menghadap Jahmal Dyer (9-1, 5 Biaya) in an eight-round bout in the telecast opener.
Tickets for the Mayweather Promotions’ Sin City Showdown are priced at $25, $50 dan $75 and can be purchased by visiting: https://mayweatherpromotions.com/events/.
Singa, (16-0, 8 Biaya), who started boxing at the age of eight, has dreams of emulating his biggest boxing inspiration, Roberto Duran, by one day becoming a world champion. He draws inspiration not only from Duran’s aggressiveness in the ring, but also from his tactical fighting style. The 24-year-old from Albuquerque, N.M. has sparred with elite boxers such as Leo Santa Cruz, Jessie Magdaleno, Nonito Donaire, and Tomoki Kameda and assures he is more than prepared to withstand Tabanao on April 5.
Tabanao, 25, made his pro debut in 2012 in his home country of the Philippines. He will make his television debut this week as he looks to move up the super bantamweight ranks. Tabanao won the WBO Oriental Featherweight Title in 2016 with a third-round technical knockout of Ibrahim Balla to then lose it to former 122-pound world champion Issac Dogboe. He suffered two consecutive defeats after losing to Dogboe but has admirably rebounded by winning his last four bouts.
Here is what the fighters had to share ahead of their matchup:
On what they know about their opponent:
Singa:“Tabanao is definitely not a pushover. Dia punya 17 menang dan 11 of those by knockout, so we definitely know that he can punch. I’ve seen a video of him, he likes to counter off the high guard. He’s fought a former world champion, Isaac Dogboe, and went the distance with him. Jadi, he is a tough competitor for sure, but I think with my boxing and ring IQ, I can get the victory.”
Tabanao:“Angelo Leo is a good fighter. We need to use a good strategy to win this fight—and we have it. We trained very hard targeting his weaknesses. He’s in for a surprise this Friday.”
On what a win from this fight will do for their career:
Singa:“A win over Neil Tabanao will probably set me up for another 10-round fight and after that I will hopefully be competing on a world title eliminator. I think in the next two or three fights I’ll get a world title shot.”
Tabanao: “I want to be recognized in the world of boxing. Leo is a step towards that goal. He doesn’t know what he’s in for.”
Pada kamp pelatihan:
Singa:“I had a very good training camp. I have a very good team. Ayahku, is my head trainer, he is the one in charge. Luis Chavez is my other trainer. He lives in New Mexico trainer and comes down when I fight. Steve Cartledge and John Sinclair are helping me with my strength and conditioning. We started increasing the rounds in my sparring and we are trying to get the conditioning up as well. I have been training super hard for this fight. I feel that I’m in tip-top shape.”
Tabanao: “I had a good training camp. I trained with my coach Sonny Dollente at Mabuhay Boxing Camp at Dujali Davao del Norte in The Philippines. We worked hard on perfecting our strategy; we are ready to counter whatever Leo may do on Friday night.”
How does it feel to fight on national television?
Singa:“It feels like a dream come true to fight on national television. I’ve been working so hard for this moment. Akhirnya, I get to show everybody who I am and what better way to do it than as the main event on TV. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity. Everyone will see what I’m all about.”
Tabanao:“It means a lot to me to be able to fight on national television. I hope this is the first of many televised fights. I want to become a renowned and successful boxer to be able help my family. I’m determined to do it.”
Viktor Postol Dan Pertempuran Mohamed Mimoune dari Prancis dalam Eliminator Gelar 140 Pound Ditambah Sensasi Kelas Berat yang Meningkat Efe Ajagba Bertemu dengan Michael Wallisch yang Pernah Dikalahkan SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
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LAS VEGAS – (Bulan Maret 29, 2019) – Mantan juara dunia kelas ringan Robert Paskah Jr.dan mantan juara dua divisi Rances Barthelemy akan bertemu untuk gelar Kelas Ringan WBA yang kosong pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 27 live di SHOWTIME dari The Chelsea di dalam The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas dan dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
Cakupan BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWTIME dimulai pada 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT dan juga akan menampilkan mantan juara super ringan Viktor Postol menghadapi PrancisMohamed Mimoune di eliminator judul super ringan WBC, sambil meningkatkan sensasi kelas berat Efe Ajagba tampaknya tetap tak terkalahkan melawan Jerman yang pernah kalah Michael Wallisch dalam 10 putaran kelas berat tarik.
Paskah vs.. Barthelemy mengadu dua mantan juara 135 pon yang sangat terampil dan eksplosif melawan satu sama lain saat mereka berusaha merebut gelar dan kembali ke eselon atas divisi ringan..
Easter akan kembali naik ring untuk pertama kalinya sejak kehilangan gelar IBF dalam pertarungan unifikasi dengan Juara WBC dan pemain hebat pound-for-pound Mikey Garcia Juli lalu pada SHOWTIME. Barthelemy tidak terkalahkan di 135 pound dan kembali ke divisi ringan untuk pertarungan keduanya sejak kalah dalam pertandingan ulang gelar seberat 140 pound dari Kiryl Relikh Maret lalu pada SHOWTIME.
“Dua mantan juara yang ingin merebut kembali status juara mereka berbicara sendiri dalam hal aksi dan keinginan untuk memenangkan Paskah dan Barthelemy pada 27 April,” kata Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promotions. “Kedua pria tersebut telah membuktikan bahwa mereka memiliki apa yang diperlukan untuk menjaga bisnis di level ini. Pertandingan eliminator, dengan Postol membawa pengalamannya dan Mohamed ingin memanfaatkan peluang tersebut, adalah pendahuluan yang bagus untuk atraksi acara utama. Lebih Banyak, Efe Ajagba akan membawa permainan A + untuk mengejar kemenangan atas Michael Wallisch. Para penggemar hadir di Cosmopolitanhere di Las Vegas, dan menonton pada SHOWTIME, sedang dalam perawatan.”
“Paskah vs.. Barthelemy itu benar 50-50 pertarungan yang akan berakhir dengan salah satu petarung ini meninggalkan ring dengan salah satu tempat teratas di divisi ringan,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “Keduanya adalah mantan juara dunia di kelas ringan dan memiliki gaya dan atribut yang membuat ini menjadi pertandingan yang penuh aksi. Dikombinasikan dengan penghilang gelar yang sangat kompetitif antara Viktor Postol dan Mohamed Mimoune, ditambah kekuatan tinju Efe Ajagba yang tidak bisa dilewatkan, ini akan menjadi malam yang dramatis pada SHOWTIME dan di Cosmopolitan di Las Vegas.”
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Mayweather Promotions dan TGB Promotions terkait dengan Tentang Miliaran Promosi, mulai dijual hari Senin, Bulan April 1, dan dapat dibeli di www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com atau melalui Ticketmaster.
Paskah 28 tahun (21-1, 14 Biaya) memenangkan Kejuaraan Kelas Ringan IBF di 2016 dengan mengambil keputusan terpisah yang menarik melawan pemegang gelar IBF yang saat itu belum terkalahkan dan saat ini Richard Commey. Setelah sukses mempertahankan dua gelar di kampung halamannya di Toledo, Ohio, Easter mengalahkan mantan juara Javier Fortuna dengan keputusan pada Januari 2018 bertarung di SHOWTIME.
Kemenangan itu membuat penyatuan dengan juara WBC Mikey Garcia, di mana Easter selamat dari knockdown awal untuk mendorong Garcia sepenuhnya 12 beberapa ronde sebelum kekurangan kartu skor. Di 5-foot-11, Paskah terus menunjukkan kombinasi ukuran, keterampilan dan atletis yang membuatnya menjadi prospek yang sangat dihormati setelah karir amatir yang menampilkan tempat sebagai pengganti di 2012 DIRI KITA. Tim Olimpiade.
“Saya ingin melawan Barthelemy karena dia memiliki gelar ringan dan mengosongkannya, dan sekarang saya punya kesempatan,” kata Easter. “Dia memiliki gaya yang canggung dan saya siap untuk tantangan itu. Saya masih masuk sebagai petarung yang lebih tinggi dengan keunggulan jangkauan dan saya akan menggunakannya untuk membuat pertarungan ini berjalan seperti yang saya inginkan. Dia adalah mantan juara dunia dan dia datang untuk mewujudkannya seperti saya.”
Seorang amatir Kuba yang dihormati yang berasal dari keluarga tinju yang mencakup kakak laki-lakinya, Peraih Medali Emas Olimpiade Yan, dan adik laki-laki, Leduan kelas bulu tak terkalahkan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 Biaya) akan kembali ke kelas ringan untuk bersaing dengan salah satu petarung terbaik di divisi ini. Pemain berusia 32 tahun itu sekarang berlatih di Las Vegas dan sebelumnya meraih sabuk 135 pon dengan mengalahkan Denis Shafikov pada Desember. 2015.
Barthelemy memenangkan kejuaraan seberat 130 pon dengan mengalahkan Argenis Mendez di 2014 dan berusaha menjadi juara tiga divisi Kuba pertama saat ia menaikkan berat badan hingga 140 pon untuk pertarungan pertamanya melawan Relikh, penghilang gelar yang dimenangkannya dengan keputusan. Setelah menjatuhkan pertandingan ulang ke Relikh dalam pertarungan perebutan gelar yang kosong pada SHOWTIME, Barthelemy kembali ke ring pada bulan Desember dan menghentikan Robert Frankel.
“Saya menantikan pertarungan hebat melawan Robert Easter Jr.,” Kata Barthelemy. “Saya tahu saya memiliki apa yang diperlukan untuk mengalahkannya dan merebut gelar lain dan menjadi juara dunia tiga kali. Penampilan terbaik saya datang 135 pon. Kami berdua adalah mantan juara dunia yang lapar dan akan memberikan malam tinju yang sensasional kepada para penggemar. Saya tidak pernah kalah dalam kelas ringan dan itu akan berlanjut pada bulan April 27. Jangan lewatkan pertarungan ini pada SHOWTIME. Sekarang atau tidak pernah!”
Berasal dari Ukraina, tapi sekarang berjuang di Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 Biaya) sebelumnya mendapatkan gelar dunia seberat 140 pound dengan mengalahkan Lucas Matthysse 2015. Pemain berusia 35 tahun itu melepaskan gelar dalam pertarungan unifikasi dengan Terence Crawford 2016 sebelum bangkit kembali dengan mengalahkan Jamshidbek Najmiddinov yang tidak terkalahkan. Juni lalu ia menjatuhkan keputusan kepada pesaing tak terkalahkan Josh Taylor dan terakhir ia mengalahkan Siar Ozgul pada November.
Mimoune yang berusia 31 tahun (21-2, 2 Biaya) telah berjuang secara profesional sejak 2010 dan akan membuat A.S nya. debut melawan Postol pada bulan April 27. Mewakili Haute-Garonne, Perancis, dia tak terkalahkan dalam terakhir 10 perkelahian sejak 2014. Lima kemenangan terakhirnya datang dalam keputusan 12 ronde, termasuk dua tahun lalu atas Emiliano Dominguez yang tidak terkalahkan dan yang terakhir melawan Franck Petitjean.
Ajagba Nigeria (9-0, 8 Biaya) mendapatkan ketenaran Agustus lalu 24 saat lawannya, Curtis Harper, keluar dari ring setelah menyentuh sarung tangan untuk memulai ronde pertama. Berusia 24 tahun, 2016 Pemain Olimpiade Nigeria memenangkan pertarungan tanpa melakukan pukulan karena Harper didiskualifikasi. Dalam pertarungan terakhirnya Ajagba, yang tinggal di Stafford, Texas dan kereta api dengan Ronnie Shields, mengalahkan kompetisi terberatnya hingga saat ini dengan menghentikan pesaing lama Amir Mansour setelah dua putaran.
Berjuang keluar dari Munich, Jerman, Wallisch (19-1, 12 Biaya) memenangkannya yang pertama 19 perkelahian profesional setelah menjadi profesional 2010, termasuk performa peraih gelar kelas berat Jerman di 2013 melawan Alexander Kahl. Pemain berusia 33 tahun itu bertarung tiga kali tahun lalu, meraih dua kemenangan KO sebelum kalah dari Christian Hammer pada bulan Desember.
Hari Sabtu, Bulan April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Bulan Maret 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, Bulan April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.
The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar(9-0, 2 Biaya) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal(15-4-1, 9 Biaya) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship.
“Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” said Dmitriy Salita, Presiden Salita Promosi. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. Atas ke bawah, Bulan April 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”
In super flyweight action, 23-year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn(11-0, 8 Biaya) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota Vicente Alfaro Martinez(9-4, 3 Biaya).
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, adalah harga di $150, $100, $55 dan $35 dan yang dijual sekarang. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter(37-6, 30 Biaya) mengambil Meksiko Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 Biaya) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 Biaya) of Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’sEdgar Joe Cortes(6-4-1). Batu api, Michigan-nativeDarrion Lawsonwill look for his second pro win in as many fights when he facesSaul Almeida dalam pertarungan kelas menengah yang super.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
“Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Wilder
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down,” – Breazeale
WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Defends His Title Against Mandatory Challenger Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, Mei 18 Live pada SHOWTIME®Dari Barclays Center di Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (Bulan Maret 19, 2019) – WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay “Perunggu Bomber” Wilder and mandatory challengerDominic “Kesulitan” Breazeale went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Mei 18 hidup SHOWTIME dari Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Bulan Maret 22 di 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased atticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, atau dengan menelepon 800-745-3000. dimulai Sabtu, Bulan Maret 23 di 12 p.m. DAN, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Diskon kelompok tersedia dengan menelepon 844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:
DEONTAY WILDER
“It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is very close to my heart. I’ve been here so many times and I have a real connection to this arena. I’ve had some of my most memorable moments in the ring here.
“It’s always great to get a mandatory out of the way. They’re like flies buzzing in my ear. I just want to get them out of the way so I can do great things for the heavyweight division. I want one champion, one face, one name, but you need a lot of cooperation to make that happen.
“I want to prove to the world that I’m the best. That’s what I believe in my heart. Until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. Breazeale is the next man in line. I can’t wait for this one.
“I’m just going to show everyone on May 18. The way I feel right now, the fight could be this week. The champion must always be ready for whatever a challenger can bring.
“I hope he’s training his hardest. I’m glad he has Virgil Hunter on his side to show him something new. Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18.
“No man who gets in the ring will be able to defeat Deontay Wilder. I hold the keys to the heavyweight division. No fighter is doing what I’m doing. I’m trying to give the fans something they’ve never seen before.
“Enjoy this one, because it’s going to be a massacre. Mei 18 will be a beautiful day for me and a beautiful day to see what I’m planning to do for the sport of boxing.”
DOMINIC Breazeale
“I’m super excited for this. I’ve been waiting over a year and a half for a shot at this title. I’ve got three knockouts here at Barclays Center and I can’t wait for another.
“I’m a great fighter but there are always things to be learned. I’ve learned a lot already with Virgil Hunter. I bring something that everyone wants to see from heavyweights, and that’s trouble. I’m going to bring pressure and action.
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down. People are going to be rising to their feet when I knock him down.
“I’m so excited to get this fight. I’ve been on Deontay’s undercards and I steal the show every time. Deontay does nothing right in the ring. He looks like a circus-act. All he does is talk. But there’s nothing he can say on May 18.
“Deontay loves to hear his own voice. All he does is talk and talk. It’s time to get in the ring. Nobody can get in there and save him. It’s just me and him. Leather on leather. We’ll see who lands first. Hopefully he gets off the canvas.”
VIRGIL HUNTER, Breazeale’s Trainer
“It’s a pleasure to be here at Barclays Center for a heavyweight championship fight. We have a monumental task to try to overcome. Dominic and I connected last month and after a few workouts, we saw we had a good fit and an understanding of what needs to be done.
“Dominic works hard, he’s very determined and he knows that this is his opportunity and he can’t let it slip away from him. He also knows the risk at hand. We’re looking forward to May 18.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Presiden Olahraga & Pemrograman acara, Showtime Networks Inc.
“We are thrilled to be bringing you Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale on SHOWTIME. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a lot of speculation regarding Deontay’s future. We’re proud to have him on SHOWTIME. It was critical for Deontay, for the sport and his fans, that this fight be available not on pay-per-view, but on SHOWTIME. Because of his insistence, that’s the primary reason we’re standing here today.
“SHOWTIME is where this fight belongs. We’re the home of the biggest fights and best talents, month in and month out. This is where a heavyweight title fight belongs. This will be Deontay’s 12thappearance on SHOWTIME and or SHOWTIME PPV and we’ve built something special.
“Recently ESPN named its World Fame 100, which lists the most talked about athletes in the world. Deontay is ranked 34, two slots behind Tom Brady and higher than any other active boxer in the sport. He’s a bonafide superstar, there is no question.
“Dominic Breazeale is big, kuat, experienced and powerful. Above all, dia termotivasi. It’s no secret that there is a personal rivalry between these two fighters. This will not be a friendly promotion. There is genuine animosity. This is a premium fight and this is the heavyweight championship on May 18 live on SHOWTIME.”
Heavyweight Slugger Luis Ortiz Earns Unanimous Decision Over Christian Hammer
Eduardo Ramirez Scores Ninth-Round TKO of Bryan De Gracia Dalam Telecast Pembuka Watch The Encore Presentation Monday At 10 P.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME® Klik DISINI untuk Foto dari Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME & DISINI untuk Foto dari Tom Casino / SHOWTIME
BROOKLYN (Bulan Maret 3, 2019) – Former 154-pound world championErislandy Laraand WBA Super Welterweight ChampionBrian Castañofought to a highly competitive split-draw Saturday at Barclays Center, rumah dari BROOKLYN BOXING ™, dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions. With the draw, Castaño retains the WBA belt in what was the toughest test of his career against the longtime top 154-pounder in Lara. Para hakim mencetak pertarungan 115-113 (Castaño), 115-113 (Lara) dan 114-114.
Castaño (15-0-1, 11 Biaya), who was fighting in his first U.S. acara utama, held a large advantage in power connects (181-103) while Lara (25-3-3, 14 Biaya) found success landing his left hand down the middle on his way to a 34 persen menjadi 27 percent advantage in power accuracy.
In the close, difficult-to-score fight, five of the rounds were separated by three or fewer connects and three of those rounds favored Lara. In the final two rounds, Castaño ramped up the pressure and connected on 44 pukulan, while Lara landed only 24 punches across the championship rounds. Castaño won the final three rounds on all three judges’ scorecards. Without doing so, the Argentine would have lost his belt.
After the hotly contested fight, both fighters have options, including a rematch, in the talent-rich super welterweight division.
“I know I won the fight. I feel I was robbed,” a disappointed Castaño told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “If he wants the rematch, I’ll give him the rematch. I waited for him this time so I can wait for him again if he wants the rematch. I would give him the rematch if he wants. I can also go ahead and fight any other champion that wants to fight me. I’m ready for whoever they put in front of me. Hurd or anyone else.”
Lara, Selain itu, felt he did enough to claim the belt: “I thought I won the fight by landing the more accurate and effective punches. Castaño came to fight but he never hurt me and I hurt him. All I can do is give the fans great fights and that’s what I’ll continue to do. I have a lot of fight left in me and I’m not going anywhere.
“If we have to fight him again, I’ll fight him. Hurd or Castaño. Siapa saja, I’ll have the rematch with both.”
Dalam co-fitur, Cuban heavyweight sluggerLuis Ortiz (31-1, 26 Biaya) earned a unanimous decision victory over a gameHammer Kristen (24-6, 14 Biaya). Although the judges scored the fight 100-90 dan 99-91 dua kali, both men fought through bloody noses at different points in the fight and both were stunned in a back-and-forth second round.
Ortiz, who earned his third consecutive victory since dropping a thrilling slugfest with WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder one year ago, is now looking for another world title shot.
“The fight wasn’t what I was expecting,Kata Ortiz. “It was a hard fight and my corner really had to work with me. After I got the rhythm, I heated up a little bit. Every heavyweight out there should know that I still have it at 40-years-old. Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Saya siap. "
Although Hammer fought with more energy and with more resolve than in previous fights with other top-tier heavyweights Tyson Fury and Alexander Povetkin, Ortiz used his superior technique and skills to eventually cruise to the lopsided decision. Ortiz averaged 45 jabs thrown per round and landed 61 jabs to just 20 for Hammer, while also connecting on 49 persen pukulan kekuasaannya. Ortiz made a conscious effort to attack Hammer’s body with 33.6% of his total connects (45 dari 140) coming via body shots.
“I fought a fight that I hadn’t for years, which is box and work,Kata Ortiz. “So I’m not disappointed I didn’t knock him out because I showed some of my boxing skills tonight.”
“Ortiz is a very good and experienced fighter,” said the 31-year-old Hammer, who was making his American debut. “He’s technical and smart but he’s not as intimidating as people say he is. I respect Ortiz but I don’t think he’s the best fighter I’ve ever faced.
“I’m very confident going forward. I know that I can go the distance with anyone and I’m willing to fight anyone. People thought I’d get knocked out but I proved them wrong.”
Di pembuka siaran, Eduardo Ramirez (22-1-3, 9 Biaya) tertangkap Bryan De Gracia (24-2-1, 20 Biaya) with a vicious right uppercut in the ninth, stunning his opponent and suddenly breaking open a close fight. Ramirez pounced on the dazed De Gracia and unleashed a wave of punches which forced referee Benjy Esteves to call the fight at 2:10 of round nine.
The southpaw Ramirez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Meksiko, was trailing on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage according to two out of three judges (the third had it even). Ramirez, known to grow stronger in the later rounds, connected on 36 punches in round number nine, by far his highest connect total on the night. Although De Gracia was the more aggressive fighter, the Panamanian failed to consistently land punches. De Gracia was accurate on just 27 persen pukulan kekuasaannya, while Ramirez landed 38 persen nya.
“I definitely knew it was close but my corner kept telling me to keep going and going, and that’s when I caught him,” kata Ramirez, who was fighting with a heavy heart following the passing of his grandfather. “I didn’t just come here to fight. I came here to do something and I did it.”
Dengan kemenangan tersebut, Ramirez is now in line to face WBA (Regular) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu and will be looking to challenge for a world title fight in the deep featherweight division.
In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN action that streamed live on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page, Edwin Rodriguez (31-2, 20 Biaya) won a 10-round cruiserweight fight via unanimous decision overMitch Williams(16-7-3, 11 Biaya) oleh sejumlah 96-94 dua kali dan 98-92. Coverage on social media also sawAntonio Russell (13-0, 11 Biaya), younger brother of WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr., stopJose Maria Cardenas(16-4, 13 Biaya) 22 seconds into the sixth round of their bantamweight fight. In the opening bout of the digital presentation, Leduan Barthelemy (14-0-1, 7 Biaya) remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision overMiguel Angel Aispuro(11-7-2, 7 Biaya) oleh sejumlah 80-72 dua kali dan 79-73 in their eight-round super featherweight attraction.
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First-Ever Boxing Game for the Expanding Sports Entertainment Platform, Exclusive to SHOWTIME Sports, Debuts for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Event BOSTON (Februari 28, 2019) – DraftKings Inc. and SHOWTIME Sports today announced a collaboration that will combine forces to immerse boxing fans in the sport they love through a custom Pick ‘Em style game exclusive to SHOWTIME Sports that debuts with this Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event on March 2nd.
This new Pick ‘Em style game asks players to choose the winner of each televised fight, determine the method of victory and predict when the bout will end for all SHOWTIME boxing events including SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, ShoBox: Generasi Baru®, SHOWTIME Boxing: Special Edition and SHOWTIME PPV®. Players will be awarded points based on the number of correct predictions in each boxing match. Prizing for individual fight cards includes $5,000 in winnings with each of the top-five finalists receiving a SHOWTIME Boxing prize pack. Selain itu, the overall 2019 Pick ‘Em winner will be awarded a free trip to every 2020 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® event.
“Our alignment with SHOWTIME Sports is another prime example of our endless efforts to innovate and satisfy our customers with the most comprehensive sports offerings possible,” said Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business Officer at DraftKings. “Boxing draws edge-of-the-seat fans with incredible passion and engagement with the sport, and this collaboration will further our ability to best connect with our burgeoning player community.”
“This unique collaboration with DraftKings delivers an entertaining companion experience for viewers and provides a year-long connection to all SHOWTIME boxing events,"Kata Stephen Espinoza, Presiden Olahraga & Pemrograman acara, Showtime Networks Inc. “We’re excited to align with a leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the U.S. as SHOWTIME Sports continues to deliver fresh and innovative ways for fans to enjoy the best that boxing has to offer.”
Boxing is among the most storied and popular sports in the world with a passionate fan base, both domestically and internationally. Viewership trends for televised combat sports spectacles have been consistently impressive in recent years, with boxing accounting for the top selling pay-per-view television events in history. To serve this large and growing fanbase, DraftKings and SHOWTIME Sports are reshaping the fan sports entertainment experience through a creative collaboration, which will include custom fantasy games and other gaming innovations.
This Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event will be the first opportunity for fans to play this Pick ‘Em style game. Saturday’s three-fight telecast is headlined by former world champion Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño plus the return of heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz.
# # # About DraftKings DraftKings is a global sports technology and entertainment company that believes life is more fun with skin in the game. Its mission is to bring fans closer to the games they love via a unique combination of daily fantasy sports, sports betting and media platforms that, combined, deliver “The Game Inside The Game.” Didirikan di 2012 by Matt Kalish, Paul Liberman and Jason Robins, DraftKings is headquartered in Boston, MA, and offers daily fantasy sports contests across 11 professional sports in 8 countries including the U.S., Kanada, U.K and Australia. Operating pursuant to state regulations in New Jersey and Mississippi, DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail, allows players in the state to engage in betting for major U.S. and international sports.
About SHOWTIME Sports Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, memiliki dan mengoperasikan jaringan televisi premium SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ™ dan FLIX®, and also offers SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND and FLIX ON DEMAND®, dan layanan otentikasi jaringan SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, operates the stand-alone streaming service SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TV, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart TVs and Xbox One. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, DirecTV Sekarang, FuboTV, Hulu, TV sling, Sony PlayStation™ Vue, and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI juga mengelola Smithsonian Networks ™, perusahaan patungan antara SNI dan Smithsonian Institution, which offers Smithsonian Channel™ and Smithsonian Channel Plus™. SNI memasarkan dan mendistribusikan olahraga dan acara hiburan untuk pameran ke pelanggan secara pay-per-view melalui SHOWTIME PPV. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, pergi ke www.SHO.com.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN Begins Live at 6:30 p.m. DAN / 3:30 p.m. PT On SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page
BROOKLYN (Februari 27, 2019) – SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three undercard fights on the network’s social media platforms as part ofSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWNdimulai 6:30 p.m. DAN / 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Bulan Maret 2 dari Barclays Center, rumah dari BROOKLYN BOXING ™, dan disajikan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
Streaming action will see hard-hitting contenderEdwin Rodriguez pertarungan Mitch Williamsin a 10-round cruiserweight fight, unbeaten prospectAntonio Russell square off against Mexico’sJose Maria Cardenasin an eight-round bantamweight showdown andLeduan Barthelemy step in for an eight-round super featherweight matchup with Mexico’sMiguel Angel Aispuro,
The social media presentation will stream on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel dan Halaman SHOWTIME Tinju Facebookleading up to the evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event. The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by former world champion Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion BrianCastaño.
Tiket untuk acara, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, yang dijual sekarang dan dapat dibeli di ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, atau dengan menelepon 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Diskon kelompok tersedia dengan menelepon 844-BKLYN-GP.
Rodriguez (30-2, 20 Biaya) has demonstrated his power-punching ability throughout numerous memorable contests in his career. The 33-year-old was born in Moca, Dominican Republic before moving to Worcester, Massachusetts. In his last fight he scored a unanimous decision over Lionell Thompson last February. He will battle Jackson, Michigan’s Williams (16-6-3, 11 Biaya) who most recently scored a stoppage victory over Michael Sunkett in December.
Antonio Russell (12-0, 10 Biaya) sits between Antuanne and WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell in the lineage of the Russell family dynasty, and will look to remain unbeaten when he steps into the ring March 2. The 26-year-old scored two knockout victories in 2018 and has stopped his last five opponents from lasting the distance. He will be opposed by the 22-year-old Cardenas (16-3, 13 Biaya) dari Tijuana, Baja California, Meksiko.
The younger brother of two-division champion Rances and Olympic gold medalist Yan, Barthelemy (13-0-1, 7 Biaya) most recently fought to a split draw against then-unbeaten Eduardo Ramirez in September 2017. The 29-year-old from Cuba now lives and trains in Las Vegas and adds another top Cuban fighter to a card already including Lara and heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz. He prepares to take on the 28-year-old Aispuro (11-6-2, 7 Biaya), who enters this contest with a three-fight winning streak.
Non-televised action will feature 2016 Haitian Olympian and Brooklyn-nativeRichardson Hitchins (7-0, 3 Biaya) taking on Nicaragua’sDavid Morales(13-9, 13 Biaya) in an eight-round super lightweight showdown, terkalahkan super ringanTyrek Irby(6-0, 2 Biaya) facing Kenya’sDennis Okoth(2-1-1) for six rounds of action and unbeatenAaron Anderson(3-0, 3 Biaya)in a four-round middleweight fight against Atlanta’sChukka Willis(4-9, 2 Biaya).
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ABOUT LARA VS. CASTAÑO Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, Bulan Maret 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, rumah dari BROOKLYN BOXING ™, dan disajikan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis Ortiz mengambil Hammer Kristen dalam 10 putaran kelas berat tarik, plus hard-hittingBryan De Graciabattling rugged veteranEduardo Ramirez in a 12-round featherweight clash that opens the telecast.
Middleweight Champions Shields & Hammer Battle for Undisputed Women’s Middleweight World ChampionshipSaturday, Bulan April 13 Live pada SHOWTIME®from Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City
SHOWTIME Olahraga®Announces Two-PartSEMUA AKSES: SHIELDS vs. HAMMERwith Installments on Social Media Platforms March 29 and April 5
Tickets For Live Event on Sale This Friday, Bulan Maret 1 di 11 a.m. DAN!
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NEW YORK (Februari 26, 2019) – Two undefeated middleweight champions went face-to-face Tuesday asClaressa Shields dan Christina Hammer met in New York at a press conference ahead of their battle for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship Saturday, Bulan April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Itu SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET/PT and will feature a long-awaited unification in what is arguably the most significant event in women’s boxing history. In addition to world titles from all four sanctioning bodies, this fight will be for the Ring Magazine Women’s Middleweight Championship, the first time a Ring divisional title has been at stake in a women’s boxing match.
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, adalah harga di $150, $100, $55 dan $35 and are on sale Friday, Bulan Maret 1 di 11 a.m. DAN. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com. Pre-sale tickets are available now at the linkDISINIby using the code BOXING.
Also on Tuesday, SHOWTIME Sports announced that it will chronicle the buildup to Shields vs. Hammer with a two-part digital installment of the Sports Emmy®Award winning programingSEMUA AKSES. SEMUA AKSES: SHIELDS vs. HAMMERwill premiere on March 29 with the second installment on April 5 on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and take viewers into the training camps of both champions. Cameras will be embedded with Shields at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and with Hammer in the town of Seefeld in the Austrian Alps as the undefeated rivals prepare for the most significant fight of their careers.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan:
“This has been long overdue. I’m just glad that Hammer is here and the fight is set. She’s been at my fights before but I can’t wait to get inside the ring and show her I’m the real champion.
“I’ve traveled to many different countries and dethroned champions around the world. Pada akhir hari, I’m coming to fight and I recognize that she’s a great champion. To be a champion for all those years shows that she’s a good fighter. But I also look at resumes, and her resume is not as good as mine.
“I’m not someone coming to lay down. I’m not afraid of her. You don’t win belts by talking. You have to fight. I said two years ago I want to fight Christina Hammer in my seventh fight. It would have been if it weren’t for her medical issue. But now we’re here and ready for April 13.
“Bulan April 13 you’re going to see someone fold. Aku berjanji Anda, it will not be me. Make sure you all tune-in.
“I think for women’s boxing this is a true super fight that we’ve never gotten before. We’ve never had a fight like this in women’s boxing. It’s great to make this happen and us being from two parts of the world makes this fight even better.
“She’s not the tallest girl I’ve ever fought. I’m stronger than her and I know it. I got up from a knockdown and won. She can’t do that. I don’t believe she knows how to fight on the inside, but she better learn.
“I want to make her quit. I don’t want her to just know I’m a good fighter, I want her to know I’m great. I wish we could go 12 putaran, but I’ll be prepared for all 10 rounds.”
CHRISTINA HAMMER
“I’m very glad to be here and make this fight happen. I’m looking forward to April 13. I want to show the world who I am.
“This is a big risk to come from Germany to the U.S., but I believe the best should fight the best and I did what I had to so that this could happen. This fight can be a game changer for our sport.
“I will give everything to step out of the ring as a winner. I know Claressa Shields is also a great champion. She’s undefeated like me and that’s why people want to see the fight and that’s why we made it happen.
“I want to thank everyone who made this fight a reality and brought us to this stage. It’s huge for me to be here in New York and I am looking to win on April 13.
“This fight is the real deal. This is going to be a game changer for women’s boxing. I think we’re going to inspire a lot of female athletes who want to live their dream. It’s motivation for everyone.
“I’ve had the title for a long time. I always push myself. This is the fight I wanted to show everyone who is the best. I will be the undisputed champion.
“Shields is beatable. Hanna Gabriels caught her in the first round of their fight and I am taller and stronger than Gabriels. I want to finish the job if I get the chance.
“Apa pun bisa terjadi di tinju. Saya siap untuk melangkah jauh. Knockout is the goal but most importantly, I want to win.”
DMITRIY SALITA, Presiden Salita Promosi
“I’m honored to bring to the fans the first super fight in women’s boxing history. A lot of questions surround this fight. Will this be a classic like Leonard vs. Hearns, where the gold medalist handles the experienced pro, or like Mosley vs. De La Hoya, where the boxing pro took the gold medalist down. This fight is going to be for all of the belts and this recognizes the true value and impact of this fight.
“Christina Hammer has been a world champion for over nine years and has won titles in two divisions. She’s charismatic and a superstar in Germany and Europe. As a champion that she is, she’s traveling to the other side of the world to prove that she’s the best.
“Claressa made the Olympic team when she was 17 tua tahun, winning our only boxing medal at the 2012 Permainan Olimpik. She’s the only boxer in U.S. history to win two Olympic gold medals in boxing. She’s had a very impressive pro career, beating world champions and top contenders in all her fights. She’s on her journey to be the best and this fight is a big step toward cementing herself as the GWOAT (greatest woman of all time).
“This is going to be a historic night of boxing. If you watch this fight live and in-person, you will want to hold onto your ticket as a memento.”
MARK TAFFET, Claressa Shields’ Manajer
“The media support for this fight is outstanding. This is a very special time. This fight is one of the most significant fights I’ve worked on in my career, because of the place it will hold in history.
“Two years ago I met Claressa Shields and we discussed her turning pro. We made a list of dreams and I promised Claressa I would do everything in my power to fulfill every one of them. We’ve had a wonderful journey together. One of those dreams was to make this undisputed championship fight happen. We’re going to keep making dreams happen.”
TOM LOEFFLER, Christina Hammer’s Advisor
“Without the fighters wanting this fight, events like this wouldn’t happen. Christina Hammer wants this challenge and she wants to prove she’s the best middleweight champion out there.
“These two fighters can be an example for a lot of male boxers. These are two undefeated fighters in their prime putting it all on the line to show who is the best. You don’t see that very often these days.
“This is going to be a fun promotion. This is a fight that’s a real 50-50 pertarungan. Claressa will be coming forward with her style and tenacity, going up against Christina’s experience. It’s for all the marbles”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Presiden Olahraga & Pemrograman acara, Showtime Networks Inc.
“Let’s get one thing straight here. This isn’t just an important women’s fight. This isn’t just a high-quality women’s boxing match. This is a high-quality boxing match. This is an important fight. So certainly we have two very skilled women, we’re not going to ignore that fact. But this is one of the best fights that can be made in this sport. Two pound-for-pound boxers, yang terbaik melawan yang terbaik. If you are not interested in this fight, then candidly, you are not a boxing fan. This is as good as this sport gets.
“We at SHOWTIME have a long history showcasing the best in women’s boxing and MMA. Names like Laila Ali, Christy Martin, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg.; those are all fighters who made their debuts and that became stars on SHOWTIME. This has been a long-time commitment.
“The first nationally televised women’s MMA event was on SHOWTIME. The first domestic televised MMA women’s main event was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s boxing match that was nationally televised was on SHOWTIME. The first women’s main event boxing bout was also on SHOWTIME, and that obviously was Claressa just a couple of years ago.
“So here on this stage you’ve got two of the most elite athletes in the sport. Not two of the elite women’s fighters in the sport, but two of the elite athletes within this sport. Two-time gold medalist, the only American to do that consecutively, and a two-belt world champion versus a longtime middleweight champion who has dominated this division for nearly a decade.
“This is one of the best fights that can be made in the entire sport. We have two of the elite athletes in boxing and they are deserving of having everything that comes with a marquee event on SHOWTIME, including our Emmy Award-winning All Access series.”
JIM WYNKOOP, Manajer Umum, Boardwalk Hall
“We are so excited to have this great fight coming to Boardwalk Hall. It will be our first championship fight in several years and we can’t wait.
“There is a huge history of boxing at Boardwalk hall in Atlantic City and we look forward to writing another chapter on April 13.”
