“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Щиты
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МАЙАМИ(Апреля 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldshosted a media workout at 5йStreet Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionКристина Хаммерfor 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: СПЕЦИАЛЬНЫЙ ВЫПУСК (9 p.m. ET / PT).
Билеты на турнире, который способствует SALITA Promotions, по цене $150, $100, $55 и $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:
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“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. Это настоящая борьба. 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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О ЩИТАХ против. МОЛОТОК
Щиты против. Хаммер столкнет непобежденных чемпионов мира в среднем весе Кларессу Шилдс и Кристину Хаммер друг с другом в битве за звание бесспорной чемпионки мира в 160 фунтах., в том, что, возможно, является самым значительным событием женского бокса в истории. В совместном фильме Джермейн Франклин сразится с Райделлом Букером в захватывающем 10-раундовом бою в супертяжелом весе и в открытии телепередачи., Тяжеловесы Отто Валлин и Ник Киснер сразятся в 10-раундовом поединке.. ВРЕМЯ БОКСА: Тройной заголовок SPECIAL EDITION будет транслироваться в прямом эфире на SHOWTIME в 9 p.m. ET / PT из Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик-Сити, 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® Суббота, Апреля 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик-Сити, N.J.
Атлантик-Сити, N.J. (Апреля 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Франклин и Отто 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, Апреля 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
ВРЕМЯ БОКСА: 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,” сказал Франклин. “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, Мичиган, 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,” сказал Франклин. “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. Я сильный, быстро, 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. дебют, 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,” сказал Франклин. “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.
“Апреля 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,” Саид Слово.
“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, который занимает Нет. 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,” сказал Франклин. “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.”
Билеты на турнире, который способствует SALITA Promotions, по цене $150, $100, $55 и $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
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О ЩИТАХ против. МОЛОТОК Щиты против. Хаммер столкнет непобежденных чемпионов мира в среднем весе Кларессу Шилдс и Кристину Хаммер друг с другом в битве за звание бесспорной чемпионки мира в 160 фунтах., в том, что, возможно, является самым значительным событием женского бокса в истории. В совместном фильме Джермейн Франклин сразится с Райделлом Букером в захватывающем 10-раундовом бою в супертяжелом весе и в открытии телепередачи., Тяжеловесы Отто Валлин и Ник Киснер сразятся в 10-раундовом поединке.. ВРЕМЯ БОКСА: Тройной заголовок SPECIAL EDITION будет транслироваться в прямом эфире на SHOWTIME в 9 p.m. ET / PT из Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик-Сити, N.J.
ЛАС-ВЕГАС - Апреля 1, 2019 - Непревзойденный 122-фунтовый проспект Анджело Лео и филиппинский Нил Табанао поговорить о тренировочном лагере всего в нескольких днях от их ShoBox: Новое поколение разборки главного события в пятницу, Апреля 5 жить на SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) от Сэм Город Живой в Лас-Вегасе.
The ShoBox Совместная игра с тройным заголовком увидит непобедимую перспективу в супертяжелом весе Xavier Martinez (13-0, 9 КО) противостоять опытным филиппинцам Джон Моральд (21-2, 11 КО) в поединке из 10 раундов и 130-фунтовая перспектива непобежденного Мэйвезера Промоушнс Андрес Кортес (10-0, 6 КО) облицовочный Jahmal Дайер (9-1, 5 КО) в схватке из восьми раундов в начале телетрансляции.
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Лев, (16-0, 8 КО), кто начал заниматься боксом в восемь лет, мечтает подражать его самому большому вдохновению в боксе, Роберто Дюран, однажды став чемпионом мира. Он черпает вдохновение не только в агрессивности Дюрана на ринге., но также из его тактического стиля боя. 24-летний мужчина из Альбукерке, N.m. спарринговал с элитными боксерами, такими как Лео Санта Круз, Jessie Магдалено, Нонито Донэр, и Томоки Камеда и уверяет, что более чем готов противостоять Табанао в апреле 5.
Табанао, 25, дебютировал в профи в 2012 в его родной стране на Филиппинах. На этой неделе он дебютирует на телевидении, надеясь подняться в суперлегчайшем весе.. Табанао выиграл титул WBO в восточном полулегком весе в 2016 с техническим нокаутом Ибрагима Баллы в третьем раунде, который затем уступил его бывшему чемпиону мира в весе 122 фунта Иссаку Догбоу.. Он потерпел два поражения подряд после поражения от Dogboe, но превосходно восстановился, выиграв свои последние четыре боя..
Вот чем бойцы должны были поделиться перед матчем:
О том, что они знают о своем оппоненте:
Лев: «Табанао определенно не пустяк.. Он имеет 17 побед и 11 из тех, кого нокаутом, так что мы точно знаем, что он может ударить. Я видел его видео, он любит противостоять высокой гвардии. Он дрался с бывшим чемпионом мира, Исаак Догбой, и прошли с ним дистанцию. Так, он наверняка серьезный конкурент, но я думаю, что с моим боксом и рингом IQ, Я могу одержать победу ».
Табанао: «Анджело Лео - хороший боец.. Нам нужно использовать хорошую стратегию, чтобы выиграть эту битву - и она у нас есть.. Мы очень усердно тренировались, ориентируясь на его слабые стороны. В эту пятницу его ждет сюрприз.
О том, что победа в этом поединке повлияет на их карьеру:
Лев: «Победа над Нилом Табанао, вероятно, настроит меня на еще один 10-раундовый бой, и после этого я, надеюсь, буду бороться за выбывание за титул чемпиона мира.. Думаю, в следующих двух или трех боях я получу титул чемпиона мира ».
Табанао: «Я хочу, чтобы меня узнавали в мире бокса.. Лев - шаг к этой цели. Он не знает, что его ждет ».
На сборах:
Лев: «У меня был очень хороший тренировочный лагерь.. У меня очень хорошая команда. Мой папа, мой главный тренер, он главный. Луис Чавес - мой второй тренер. Он живет в тренере в Нью-Мексико и спускается, когда я дерусь. Стив Картледж и Джон Синклер помогают мне с моей силой и физической подготовкой.. Мы начали увеличивать количество раундов в моем спарринге, и мы также пытаемся улучшить физическую форму.. I have been training super hard for this fight. I feel that I’m in tip-top shape.”
Табанао: “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.”
Как это чувствует, чтобы бороться на национальном телевидении?
Лев:“It feels like a dream come true to fight on national television. I’ve been working so hard for this moment. В конце концов, 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.”
Табанао:“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 And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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ЛАС-ВЕГАС – (Март 29, 2019) – Бывший чемпион мира в легком Роберт-младший Пасха.and former two-division championRances-Бартельми will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, Апреля 27 в прямом эфире SHOWTIME из The Chelsea в The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas и представлено Premier Boxing Champions.
Репортажи SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING начинаются в 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, а также примет участие бывшего чемпиона в суперлегком весе. Виктор Постол принимая во вниманиеМохамед Мимунin a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, во время подъема сенсации в супертяжелом весе мультфильм Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanМайкл Уоллиш в 10-раундовом супертяжелом привлечения в.
Easter vs. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.
Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.
“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” сказал Леонард Эллерб, Генеральный директор Мэйуэзер Акции. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Больше, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”
“Easter vs. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” сказал Том Браун, Президент TGB Акции. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”
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The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 КО) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Огайо, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.
That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 U.S. Олимпийская команда.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances-Бартельми (27-1, 14 КО) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Саид-Бартельми. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 фунты. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. It’s now or never!”
Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Постол (30-2, 12 КО) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.
The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 КО) боролся профессионально с 2010 и будет делать его U.S. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, Франция, он является непревзойденным в своем последнем 10 бои, восходящие к 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.
Нигерия Ajagba (9-0, 8 КО) gained notoriety last August 24 когда его противник, Кертис Харпер, вышел из кольца после прикосновения перчатки, чтобы начать первый раунд. 24-летний, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.
Борьба из Мюнхена, Германия, Wallisch (19-1, 12 КО) выиграл свой первый 19 профи драки после перехода в профи 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.
Суббота, Апреля 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®
Атлантик-Сити, N.J. (Март 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, Апреля 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 RussianЕлена Градинар (9-0, 2 КО) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challengerБренда Карен Карабахал (15-4-1, 9 КО) за вакантный титул чемпиона мира по версии IBF в полулегком весе.
“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,” сказал Дмитрий Салита, Президент SALITA Promotions. “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. Сверху донизу, Апреля 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”
В бою в супертяжелом весе, 23-летний уроженец Детройта Джа’Рико О’Куинн (11-0, 8 КО) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota’sВисенте Альфаро Мартинес (9-4, 3 КО).
Билеты на турнире, который способствует SALITA Promotions, по цене $150, $100, $55 и $35 и уже в продаже. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challengerСэмюэл Питер (37-6, 30 КО) принимая на Мексики Марио Эредиа (15-6-1, 13 КО) в восьмираундовом матче и Джесси Анхель Эрнандес (12-2, 7 КО) Форт-Уэрта, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’sEdgar Joe Cortes(6-4-1). кремень, Michigan-nativeDarrion Lawson will look for his second pro win in as many fights when he facesСаул Алмейда в суперсреднем бой.
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О ЩИТАХ против. МОЛОТОК Щиты против. Хаммер столкнет непобежденных чемпионов мира в среднем весе Кларессу Шилдс и Кристину Хаммер друг с другом в битве за звание бесспорной чемпионки мира в 160 фунтах., в том, что, возможно, является самым значительным событием женского бокса в истории. В совместном фильме Джермейн Франклин сразится с Райделлом Букером в захватывающем 10-раундовом бою в супертяжелом весе и в открытии телепередачи., Тяжеловесы Отто Валлин и Ник Киснер сразятся в 10-раундовом поединке.. ВРЕМЯ БОКСА: Тройной заголовок SPECIAL EDITION будет транслироваться в прямом эфире на SHOWTIME в 9 p.m. ET / PT из Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик-Сити, N.J.
“Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Уайлдер
“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, Мая 18 Жить на SHOWTIME®Из Barclays Center в Бруклине
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Бруклин (Март 19, 2019) – WBC в супертяжелом весе Deontay “Бронзовый бомбардировщик” Уайлдер and mandatory challengerДоминик “Беда” Breazeale went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Мая 18 живут на SHOWTIME из Barclays Center, дом BROOKLYN BOXING™, представленный премьер-чемпионами по боксу.
Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Март 22 на 10 a.m. ET и могут быть приобретены в ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, или по телефону 800-745-3000. Начиная с субботы, Март 23 на 12 p.m. И, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Групповые скидки можно по телефону 844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:
Deontay Уайлдером
“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. Я хочу, чтобы один чемпион, 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. Мая 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.”
ДОМИНИК 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.”
ВИРДЖИЛ ОХОТНИК, 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.”
Стивен Эспиноза, Президент спорт & Программирование событий, 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 12йappearance 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, сильный, experienced and powerful. Above all, он мотивирован. 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.”
Слаггер в супертяжелом весе Луис Ортис единогласным решением судей Над Кристианом Хаммером
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Бруклин (Март 3, 2019) – Бывший чемпион мира в 154 фунтах Эрисланди Лара и WBA в суперсреднем весе Брайан Кастаньо в субботу в Barclays Center сразился с высококонкурентным сплит-ничьей., дом Бруклина БОКС ™, в случае, представленном Премьер бокса чемпионов. С розыгрышем, Кастаньо сохраняет пояс WBA в самом тяжелом испытании в его карьере против давнего 154-фунтового спортсмена в Ларе.. Судьи забил бой 115-113 (Коричневый), 115-113 (Лара) и 114-114.
Коричневый (15-0-1, 11 КО), который воевал в своем первом США. main event, имеет большое преимущество в силовых подключениях (181-103) а Лара (25-3-3, 14 КО) нашел успех, приземлив левую руку посередине на пути к 34 процентов в 27 процентное преимущество в точности мощности.
В конце, сложный поединок, пять раундов были разделены тремя или меньшим количеством подключений, и три из этих раундов были в пользу Лары.. В последних двух раундах, Кастаньо усилил давление и подключился. 44 удары, а Лара приземлилась только 24 удары по раундам чемпионата. Кастаньо выиграл последние три раунда по оценочным карточкам всех трех судей.. Без этого, Аргентинец потерял бы пояс.
После жаркой борьбы, у обоих бойцов есть варианты, включая матч-реванш, в богатом талантами суперсреднем весе.
«Я знаю, что выиграл бой. Я чувствую, что меня ограбили,- разочарованный Кастаньо сказал Джиму Грею из SHOWTIME.. «Если он хочет реванша, Я дам ему матч-реванш. Я ждал его на этот раз, поэтому я могу дождаться его снова, если он хочет реванша. Я бы дал ему матч-реванш, если он захочет. Я также могу пойти вперед и сразиться с любым другим чемпионом, который захочет драться со мной.. Я готов к тому, кого они поставят передо мной. Херд или кто-нибудь еще.
Лара, с другой стороны, чувствовал, что сделал достаточно, чтобы потребовать пояс: «Я думал, что выиграл бой, нанеся более точные и эффективные удары.. Кастаньо пришел драться, но он никогда не причинил мне вреда, а я причинил ему боль. Все, что я могу сделать, это устроить болельщикам отличные бои, и я буду продолжать этим заниматься.. Во мне осталось много борьбы, и я никуда не пойду.
«Если нам придется снова сразиться с ним, Я буду драться с ним. Херд или Кастаньо. Кто-нибудь, I’ll have the rematch with both.”
В со-функция, Кубинский боксер-тяжеловес Луис Ортис (31-1, 26 КО) earned a unanimous decision victory over a gameКристиан Хаммер (24-6, 14 КО). Although the judges scored the fight 100-90 и 99-91 дважды, both men fought through bloody noses at different points in the fight and both were stunned in a back-and-forth second round.
Ортис, 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,- сказал Ортис.. “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. Энтони Джошуа, Deontay Уайлдер, Я готов. "
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 для молотка, while also connecting on 49 процентов его ударов власти. Ortiz made a conscious effort to attack Hammer’s body with 33.6% of his total connects (45 из 140) coming via body shots.
“I fought a fight that I hadn’t for years, which is box and work,- сказал Ортис.. “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.”
В телепередаче нож, Эдуардо Рамирес (22-1-3, 9 КО) пойманный Bryan De Gracia (24-2-1, 20 КО) 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, Лос-Мочис, Синалоа, Мексика, was trailing on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage according to two out of three judges (the third had it even). Рамирес, known to grow stronger in the later rounds, подключен на 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 процентов его ударов власти, while Ramirez landed 38 процентов его.
“I definitely knew it was close but my corner kept telling me to keep going and going, and that’s when I caught him,- сказал Рамирес, 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.”
С победой, Ramirez is now in line to face WBA (регулярное) 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, Эдвин Родригес (31-2, 20 КО) won a 10-round cruiserweight fight via unanimous decision overMitch Williams(16-7-3, 11 КО) десятками 96-94 в два раза и 98-92. Coverage on social media also sawАнтонио Рассел (13-0, 11 КО), younger brother of WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr., останавливаться Jose Maria Cardenas(16-4, 13 КО) 22 seconds into the sixth round of their bantamweight fight. In the opening bout of the digital presentation, Leduan Бартелеми (14-0-1, 7 КО) remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision overMiguel Angel Aispuro(11-7-2, 7 КО) десятками 80-72 в два раза и 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 БОСТОН (Февраль 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 2й.
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: Новое поколение®, 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. Дополнительно, the overall 2019 Pick ‘Em winner will be awarded a free trip to every 2020 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® event.
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“This unique collaboration with DraftKings delivers an entertaining companion experience for viewers and provides a year-long connection to all SHOWTIME boxing events,"Сказал Стивен Эспиноза, Президент спорт & Программирование событий, 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.
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About SHOWTIME Sports Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, владеет и управляет телевизионными сетями премиум SHOWTIME®, Movie Channel ™ и FLIX®, а также предлагает SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, КИНОКАНАЛ ™ ПО ЗАПРОСУ и FLIX ПО ЗАПРОСУ®, и Сети служба проверки подлинности SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Цифровой Inc., дочерняя компания SNI, управляет автономным потоковым сервисом SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME в настоящее время доступен для подписчиков по кабелю, DBS, и телекоммуникационные провайдеры, и как автономный потоковый сервис через Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG телевизоров Smart TV, Oculus Go, Roku®, Смарт-телевизоры Samsung и Xbox One. Потребители также могут подписаться на SHOWTIME через премьер-каналы Amazon., DirecTV сейчас, FuboTV, Hulu, Строп TV, Sony PlayStation™ Vue, and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI также управляет Смитсоновский сети ™, совместное предприятие между SNI и Смитсоновского института, which offers Smithsonian Channel™ and Smithsonian Channel Plus™. SNI продает и распространяет спортивных и развлекательных мероприятий для выставки подписчикам на оплатой за просмотр через Showtime PPV. Для получения более подробной информации, перейти к www.SHO.com.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN Begins Live at 6:30 p.m. И / 3:30 p.m. PT On SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page
Бруклин (Февраль 27, 2019) – SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three undercard fights on the network’s social media platforms as part ofОБРАТНЫЙ ОТЧЕТ ЧЕМПИОНАТА SHOWTIME ПО БОКСУ начиная с 6:30 p.m. И / 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Март 2 от Barclays Center, дом Бруклина БОКС ™, и представил Премьер бокса чемпионов.
Streaming action will see hard-hitting contenderЭдвин Родригес боевой Mitch Williamsin a 10-round cruiserweight fight, беспроигрышная перспектива Антонио Рассел square off against Mexico’sJose Maria Cardenasin an eight-round bantamweight showdown andLeduan Бартелеми step in for an eight-round super featherweight matchup with Mexico’sMiguel Angel Aispuro,
The social media presentation will stream on theканал SHOWTIME Спорт YouTube и Showtime Бокс Facebook страницаleading up to the evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event. Телетрансляция SHOWTIME с тремя боями начинается в прямом эфире 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is headlined by former world champion Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion BrianCastaño.
Билеты на мероприятия, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, уже в продаже и могут быть приобретены в ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, или по телефону 800-745-3000. Билеты также можно приобрести в кассе American Express в Barclays Center.. Групповые скидки можно по телефону 844-BKLYN-GP.
Родригес (30-2, 20 КО) 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, Массачусетс. 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 КО) who most recently scored a stoppage victory over Michael Sunkett in December.
Антонио Рассел (12-0, 10 КО) 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 КО) от Тихуана, Baja California, Мексика.
The younger brother of two-division champion Rances and Olympic gold medalist Yan, Бартельми (13-0-1, 7 КО) 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 КО), who enters this contest with a three-fight winning streak.
Non-televised action will feature 2016 Haitian Olympian and Brooklyn-nativeРичардсон Хитчинс (7-0, 3 КО) taking on Nicaragua’sDavid Morales(13-9, 13 КО) in an eight-round super lightweight showdown, непобежденным полусреднем весеTyrek Irby(6-0, 2 КО) facing Kenya’sDennis Okoth(2-1-1) for six rounds of action and unbeatenAaron Anderson(3-0, 3 КО)in a four-round middleweight fight against Atlanta’sChukka Willis(4-9, 2 КО).
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О LARA В.С.. КАШТАН Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, Март 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, дом Бруклина БОКС ™, и представил Премьер бокса чемпионов.
SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contenderЛуис Ортис взять Кристиан Хаммер в 10-раундовом супертяжелом привлечения в, плюс жесткий удар Bryan De Graciabattling rugged veteranЭдуардо Рамирес in a 12-round featherweight clash that opens the telecast.
Middleweight Champions Shields & Hammer Battle for Undisputed Women’s Middleweight World ChampionshipSaturday, Апреля 13 Жить на SHOWTIME®from Boardwalk Hall в Атлантик-Сити
Showtime спорта®Announces Two-PartALL ACCESS: ЩИТЫ против. МОЛОТОК with Installments on Social Media Platforms March 29 and April 5
Tickets For Live Event on Sale This Friday, Март 1 на 11 a.m. И!
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НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Февраль 26, 2019) – Two undefeated middleweight champions went face-to-face Tuesday asClaressa Shields и Кристина Хаммер met in New York at a press conference ahead of their battle for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship Saturday, Апреля 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
The SHOWTIME БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛЬНЫЙ ВЫПУСК начинается с 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.
Билеты на турнире, который способствует SALITA Promotions, по цене $150, $100, $55 и $35 and are on sale Friday, Март 1 на 11 a.m. И. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com. Pre-sale tickets are available now at the linkВОТby 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 programingALL ACCESS. ALL ACCESS: ЩИТЫ против. МОЛОТОК will 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. В конце концов,, 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. Ты должен бороться. 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.
“Апреля 13 you’re going to see someone fold. Я обещаю тебе, 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 раундов, but I’ll be prepared for all 10 раунды.”
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“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.
“Все, что может произойти в боксе. Я готов пойти расстояние. Knockout is the goal but most importantly, I want to win.”
DMITRIY SALITA, Президент SALITA Promotions
“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. Хернс, where the gold medalist handles the experienced pro, or like Mosley vs. Де Ла Хойя, 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 лет, winning our only boxing medal at the 2012 Олимпийские игры. 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.”
МАРК Таффет, Claressa Shields’ Менеджер
“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 борьба. Claressa will be coming forward with her style and tenacity, going up against Christina’s experience. It’s for all the marbles”
Стивен Эспиноза, Президент спорт & Программирование событий, 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, Лучший борьба лучших. 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, Роузи, Ронда, Миша Тейт, 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, Главный Управляющий, 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.”
