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Bryan De Gracia to Face Eduardo Ramirez in 12-Round Featherweight Showdown on Saturday, März 2 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn – Edner Cherry Forced to Withdraw from Fight Against Ricardo Núñez Due to Medical Issue

Februar 26, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

**Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Brian Castaño in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Main Event**

**BROOKLYN** (Februar 25, 2019) – Zupackend **Bryan De Gracia** will face once-beaten contender **Eduardo Ramirez** in a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, März 2 von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™, und präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions.

Bryan DeGracia, Eduardo Ramirez, Edner Kirsche, Ricardo Nunez,

De Gracia vs. Ramirez replaces the previously scheduled Ricardo Núñez vs. Edner Cherry match after Cherry was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue. The winner of De Garcia vs. Ramirez will capture the WBA Gold Featherweight Championship and be in line to face WBA (Regulär) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu.

Die SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Tripleheader beginnt um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT und wird von Ex-Weltmeister titelte **Erislandy Lara** challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion **Brian Brown** and also features Cuban heavyweight contender **Luis Ortiz** kämpfen **Christian Hammer**.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, die von TGB Promotions in Zusammenarbeit mit DiBella Entertainment gefördert wird, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden ticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

The Panamanian De Gracia (24-1-1, 20 KOs) will be fighting for the first time in the United States on March 2. The 25-year-old has knocked out seven of his last eight opponents and scored four straight stoppage victories since his one loss to Jorge Sanchez in 2017. De Gracia, der auf Platz Nr wird. 2 by the WBA at 126 Pfund, picked up two victories in 2018, including most recently stopping previously unbeaten Edinso Torres Jr. im August.

Ramirez (21-1-3, 8 KOs) suffered the only loss of his career when he dropped a unanimous decision to then-featherweight champion Lee Selby in December 2017. The 26-year-old southpaw from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had fought unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy to a draw prior to the Selby fight and most recently bounced back from that loss with a TKO victory over Carlos Jacobo in November.

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Chris Eubank JR. SCORES CAREER-DEFINING VICTORY OVER JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

Februar 24, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

***Undefeated Heavyweights Joe Joyce Knocks Out Bermane Stiverne In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Öffner***

***Watch The Encore Presentation Tonight At 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME^®***

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**LONDON – Februar 23, 2019 -** Chris Eubank Jr. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.

Eubank, der Sohn der britischen Boxlegende und ehemaliger Zweiteiler-Weltmeister Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, die erzielt wurde 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. Video-Highlights: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8

Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.

Degale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.

“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”

“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Ich sagte ihm, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”

The second knockdown came in the 10^th as Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 Sekunden in der Runde links. Noch einmal, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.

Nach dem Kampf, Degale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.

“I definitely I didn’t do enough,"Degale sagte. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.

“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, meine Familie, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”

While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.

“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.

“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”

In dem sich öffnenden Kampf der Showtime Championship Boxing Doppelveranstaltung, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.

After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.

Joyce, die 2016 Olympia-Zweite, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 KOs) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 KOs) did not protest the stoppage.

“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.

“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Sanchez) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.

“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Titel) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”

Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Selby (27-2, 9 KOs) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 KOs).

An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET / PT auf SHOWTIME und Montag um 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.

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JAMES DEGALE vs. Chris Eubank JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

Februar 22, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

***“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale***

***“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank***

***Showtime Championship Boxing^® Beginnt zu leben um 3:45 p.m. UND / 12:45 p.m. PT***

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LONDON – Februar 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Februar 23 live auf Showtime (3:45 p.m. UND / 12:45 p.m. PT) von The O2 in London.

Degale (25-2-1, 15 KOs) and Eubank (27-2, 21 KOs) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.

Der ehemalige Zwei-Teilung Weltmeister, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Er sagte.

The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Drei Hall of Famer runden das Fernsehteam ab – Emmy^® Der preisgekrönte Reporter Jim Gray, Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood als inoffizieller Torschütze am Ring, und der weltbekannte Ringansager Jimmy Lennon Jr..

Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:

**James Degale:**

“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.

“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.

“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Ich verspreche dir, dass.

“I’m proven. Ich bin dort gewesen, Habe das gemacht. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.

“Eubank is a tough fighter, er ist stark. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.

“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Ich bin fertig.

“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, schon lange, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.

“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”

**CHRIS EUBANK JR.:**

“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.

“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.

“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.

“I’ve got a full time trainer now. Zum ersten Mal in meiner Karriere, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.

“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [George] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.

“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.

“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.

“James knows what’s coming. Am Ende des Tages, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] Gegner. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.

“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Ich habe, um zu gewinnen. Wenn ich gewinne, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”

**JIM MCDONNELL:**

“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.

“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.

“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”

**CHRIS EUBANK SR.:**

“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.

“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [olympisch] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.

“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.

“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.

“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.

“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 Kampf.

“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”

**Paulie Malignaggi:**

“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.

“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Aber, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.

“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”

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ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP ANGEBOTE & FOTOS

Februar 22, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Weltmeisterin Lara spricht über den Titel-Showdown, Sparring Top-Perspektiven, 2018 Kampf des Jahres gegen Jarrett Hurd & Mehr, bevor Sie am Samstag gegen den WBA-Weltmeister im Superweltergewicht Brian Castaño antreten, März 2 Live auf Showtime^®von
**Barclays Center in Brooklyn**

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**HOUSTON** (Februar 20, 2019) – Ehemaliger Weltmeister im Superweltergewicht **Erislandy “Der amerikanische Traum” Lara** wird versuchen, ein Stück der 154-Pfund-Krone zurückzuerobern, wenn er den WBA-Champion herausfordert **Brian Brown** am Samstag, März 2 live auf Showtime von Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™, und präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions.

“Brian Castaño geht mit einem ungeschlagenen Rekord in diesen Kampf, aber es ist nichts, was ich noch nicht gesehen habe,” sagte Lara. “Dies wird mein dritter Kampf in Folge gegen einen ungeschlagenen Kämpfer sein. Ich nehme das sehr ernst. Stilistisch, Ich fühle mich als überlegener Kämpfer, aber er ist ein sehr starker Champion. Ich werde bereit sein, einen Titel in dieser großartigen Division zurückzuerobern, Dann schauen Sie sich die größten Kämpfe an, die es da draußen gibt.”

Einer der großen Kämpfe, die es für Lara geben könnte, ist ein Rückkampf mit dem vereinten 154-Pfund-Champion Jarrett Hurd. Lara ließ Hurd in einem Vereinigungs-Showdown bei SHOWTIME eine geteilte Entscheidung fallen, die der Konsens war 2018 “Kampf des Jahres”, von der BWAA anerkannt worden zu sein, ESPN und Sportnachrichten, ua.

“Der Kampf gegen Hurd war ein toller Kampf für die Fans, Aber ich hatte das Gefühl, an diesem Abend sieben oder acht Runden gewonnen zu haben,” sagte Lara. “Am falschen Ende einer weiteren knappen Entscheidung zu stehen, hinterließ einen schlechten Geschmack in meinem Mund. Dieser Kampf wird als "Kampf des Jahres" ausgezeichnet’ zeigt meine Vielseitigkeit als Kämpferin. Ich war vorher mit Alfredo Angulo auf dem Stimmzettel, Es war also gut, als Krieger anerkannt zu werden, nicht nur ein handwerker. Ich werde den Fans immer alles geben und im März kommen 2, es wird nicht anders sein.”

Lara arbeitet weiterhin mit dem langjährigen Trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston zusammen, wo Lara sich auf sein Matchup mit Sparring vorbereitet hat, zu dem auch der 18-jährige Joey Spencer und der 24-jährige Eimantas Stanionis gehören.

“Ronnie und ich arbeiten super zusammen, und wir haben einen ausgezeichneten Spielplan.,” sagte Lara. “Dies ist eines der besseren Camps, die ich in den letzten Jahren hatte. Junge Kämpfer wie Spencer und Stanionis bei mir zu haben ist erfrischend, weil ich weiß, dass sie hungrig sind. Wenn wir Holm, Ich ernähren ihre Energie, weil ich weiß, dass sie versuchen, ihr Spiel auf die nächste Stufe zu bringen, das macht mich besser. Das ist ein anspruchsvoller Sport und sie pushen mich definitiv.”

März 2 gibt Lara auch die Chance, die Bühne mit einem anderen der besten Kämpfer Kubas zu teilen, da Luis Ortiz im Co-Main Event gegen Christian Hammer antreten wird, die Nacht zu einem Fest des kubanischen Boxens machen.

“Luis Ortiz und ich gehen weit zurück und ich freue mich, dass mein Bruder auf der gleichen Karte kämpft wie ich,” sagte Lara. “Wir haben viel durchgemacht, seit wir Kuba verlassen haben, um unseren Traum zu verwirklichen, hier in den USA Weltmeister zu werden. Wie ich, Ich weiß, dass er bereit sein wird, die Fans in der Kampfnacht zu unterhalten und dies zu einem unvergesslichen Abend für das kubanische Boxen zu machen!”

Tickets für die Veranstaltung, die von TGB Promotions in Zusammenarbeit mit DiBella Entertainment gefördert wird, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werden ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

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SHOHJAHON ERGASHEV OUTLASTS MYKAL FOX IN UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: DIE NEUE GENERATION Freitag ON Showtime

Februar 16, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

***England’s Thomas Ward Wins In U.S. Debut With Impressive Unanimous Decision Over Jesse Hernandez***

**Catch The Replay Montag, Februar 18 Bei 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME^®**

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MULVANE, Mai. - Februar 15, 2019 – Shohjahon Ergashev overcame a five and a half-inch height advantage recording a unanimous decision victory over fellow undefeated prospect Mykal Fox in the 10-round super lightweight main event of *ShoBox: Die neue Generation* Friday on SHOWTIME from the Kansas Star Casino.

With famed trainer Sugarhill Stewart shouting instructions from his corner, the Detroit-based power-punching Ergashev (16-0, 14 KOs), by way of Fergana, Usbekistan, did enough to beat the rangy 6-foot-4 Fox (19-1, 5 KOs) in a matchup of two exciting undefeated prospects. Die Noten waren 96-94 und 98-92 zweimal (*Klicken HIER zu beobachten,*).

“I didn’t think it was a close fight,Sagte Ergashev, who was only able to land two jabs the entire fight missing more than a hundred times. “He was awkward and his head was very low. He was very long and tall too, so it was hard to hit him in the head. I expected him to run all fight and he did.”

Ergashev did connect on 29 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge (66 für 225) compared to Fox at 27 Prozent (41 für 153).

Ergashev said he was disappointed in his performance. “I come to fight,"Er sagte. “I like fighters who stand and fight. Ich bin ein Kämpfer. I like guys who let me showcase my skills and bang. Fox wasn’t even boxing. He was just running around the ring. I wanted to sit down and fight.”

The 23-year-old Fox of Forest Hill, Md., one of the tallest fighters in the 140-pound division, said he agreed with one of the judges’ cards, but not the two 98-92s. “I knew it was close, and thought maybe I did enough to win,", Sagte Fox, who did a nice job slowing the pace of the fight. “I think it was closer than 98-92. I took a few shots, but I knew he was going to be strong.”

Fox became the 186^th fighter to lose their undefeated record on the prospect developmental series.

Fuchs, who had his father Troy and brother and fellow professional boxer middleweight Alantez in his corner, became the ninth fighter in *ShoBox* history to have a brother who also fought on *ShoBox* joining brother duos like Jermall and Jermell Charlo, Andre and Anthony Dirrell and Glenn and Nonito Donaire.

In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf der Sendung, England’s Thomas Ward (26-0, 4 KOs) put on an impressive performance and showed U.S. fight fans he will be a force to be reckoned with in the wide-open 122-pound weight class as he won a unanimous decision against *ShoBox* veteran Jesse Hernandez (11-2, 7 KOs).Klicken HIER to watch a recap.

Fighting for the first time in the States, the WBO No. 4-ranked Ward of West Rainton, England, scored a fourth-round knockdown and took the 10-round super bantamweight fight easily against Fort Worth’s Hernandez. Die Noten waren 100-89, 99-90 und 98-90.

“I came to America and fought a home fighter and won quite comfortably, I even got a knockdown,” the 24-year-old Ward said. “He was supposed to be the puncher and I was supposed to be the boxer. A lot of people think I can’t punch, then they get over-confident and get clipped. Then they realize I can punch. Look at his face compared to mine. That will tell you something.”

Ward started strong, and seemed to get better as the fight went on. “He’s been on the gas from the opening bell, and he hasn’t gotten off it,” said International Boxing Hall of Famer and *ShoBox* play-by-play commentator Barry Tompkins in the final minutes of the 10^th und letzten Runde.

Ward exceeded double-digit connects in every round and topped 30 in five of the final six rounds while Hernandez reached double digits just three times.

It was a clean left hook that sent Hernandez to the canvas in the final seconds of the fourth round (*KlickenHIER zu beobachten,*). Ward controlled the middle of the fight and landed consistent three-punch combinations against Hernandez, who at the end of round six was warned by referee Bill Clancy that he was taking a lot of punishment and had to show him something or he would stop the fight. At the top of the ninth, the referee still concerned about Hernandez lack of action, called the doctor and asked once again the same question. The doctor cleared Hernandez to continue.

Hernandez said he felt Ward’s power, and was impressed. "Ja,, he got me with that left, but I recuperated,"Er sagte. “But all the credit to him. A knockdown is a knockdown.”

Ward said Hernandez asked for the fight, but wasn’t prepared for the it. “I knew he was a good, experienced fighter,", Sagte Ward. “He’s fought some good guys and knocked out some good guys. He’s supposed to be a puncher, but I was just on another level tonight.

“I wanted a good fight to showcase my skills and I’m glad the people on *ShoBox* got to see it.”

Farhood interviewed undefeated middleweight world champion Claressa Shields before the main event. Shields and fellow undefeated champion Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, April 13 live auf SHOWTIME, um den unangefochtenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister der Frauen zu krönen. Die Blockbuster-Vereinigung von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. wird das Hauptereignis von . sein *Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE*Leben zu 9 p.m. ET/PT und ist wohl das bedeutendste Boxereignis für Frauen in der Geschichte (Klickenhttps://s.sho.com/2UVWXtE to watch full interview).

Shields talked about her disdain for Hammer. “I’m going to keep it 100 percent professional,” she said. “I don’t like her as a person but that doesn’t matter. I want to beat her well. She’s just mad because I’m meaner that her and I’m better than her. I’m the GLOAT. Greatest lady of all time. I’m fighting every person that they say I can’t beat. I’m going to unify my division. I’m going to be the undisputed champion and nobody is going to be able to say otherwise.”

Friday’s fights were promoted by Salita Promotions. Die vollständige Sendung wird Wiedergabe am Montag, Februar 18 bei 10 p.m. ET / PT auf EXTREME Showtime und wird auf Showtime ANYTIME zur Verfügung^® und Showtime-on-Demand^®.

Barry Tompkins nannte die Aktion vom Ring aus, wobei der Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood und der frühere Weltmeister Raul Marquez als Expertenanalysten fungierten. Der Executive Producer war Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan produzierenden und Rick Phillips Regie.

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Claressa Shields vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNSTREITIGES DAMEN-MITTELWACHS-WELTMEISTERSCHAFTS-SET FÜR SAMSTAG, APRIL 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® VON DER BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

Februar 14, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

***IBF, WBA und WBC Champion Shields treffen die WBO & WBC-Champion im Recess Hammer im wohl bedeutendsten Box-Event der Frauen-Geschichte***

*Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE^®* Live At 9 p.m. ET / PT

**NEW YORK – Februar 12, 2019 -** Die ungeschlagenen Weltmeisterinnen im Mittelgewicht Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer treffen am Samstag aufeinander, April 13 live auf SHOWTIME, um den unangefochtenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister der Frauen zu krönen. Die Blockbuster-Vereinigung von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. wird das Hauptereignis von . sein *Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE* Leben zu 9 p.m. ET/PT und ist wohl das bedeutendste Boxereignis für Frauen in der Geschichte.

Shields vs. Hammer verfügt über zwei der konsensuellen Top-10-Pfund-für-Pfund-Kämpfer der Welt, die sich gegen den zweiten unangefochtenen Champion in der Geschichte des weiblichen Boxens stellen.Der Kampf, ursprünglich für November geplant 2018, wurde aufgrund eines inzwischen gelösten medizinischen Problems von Hammer verschoben.

Der 23-jährige Shields (8-0, 2 KOs) ist ein Zwei-Divisions-Champion, der die IBF hält, WBA und WBC-160-Pfund-Titel. Der 28-jährige Hammer (24-0, 11 KOs) besitzt den WBO-Gürtel, ist der WBC-Champion in Recess, und dominiert seit mehr als acht Jahren das Frauen-Mittelgewicht. Shields und Hammer kämpften letzten Juni bei SHOWTIME auf derselben Karte, Beide Kämpferinnen gewannen eindrucksvoll, um den ersten unbestrittenen Showdown in der 160-Pfund-Division der Frauen zu organisieren.

Der Gewinner von Shields vs. Hammer wird Terrence Crawford beitreten, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk und Frauen Weltergewicht Cecilia Braekhus als die einzigen Kämpfer haben alle vier wichtigen WM-Titel in jeder Gewichtsklasse vereinigt.

Shields vs. Hammer wird von Salita Promotions gefördert. Ticketpreise und Vorverkaufsdatum werden nächste Woche von Boardwalk Hall bekannt gegeben.

„Ich suche immer die größten Herausforderungen und setze mir die höchsten Ziele. Ich werde bereit sein wie nie zuvor und werde Christina Hammer am 13. April besiegen“, sagte Shields. „Nichts wird mich davon abhalten, unbestrittener Champion zu werden und meinen Weg fortzusetzen, das Frauenboxen in noch nie dagewesene Höhen zu führen. Ich möchte die Größte aller Zeiten sein und das Spiel für alle Frauen im Sport für immer verändern, und April 13 ist ein wichtiger Schritt auf diesem Weg in die Geschichte.“

„Auf diesen Moment habe ich lange gewartet,“ sagte Hammer. „Ich bin größer, stärker und erfahrener als Claressa Shields. Ich bin ungeschlagen und seit über acht Jahren Champion. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, der Welt zu zeigen, dass ich der beste und unangefochtene Weltmeister im Mittelgewicht bin.“

„SHOWTIME Sports hat eine lange Geschichte darin, die Besten im Kampfsport für Frauen zu präsentieren, ob es mit Laila Ali und Christy Martin im Boxen war, oder Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg und Ronda Rousey in MMA,Sagte Gordon Hall, Executive Producer von *Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE*. „In jüngerer Zeit, seit 2016 Wir haben die Elite von heute mit Claressa Shields vorgestellt, Christina Hammer, Katie Taylor und Amanda Serrano treten in einem branchenführenden . auf 10 Präsentationen des Frauenboxens. Männlich oder weiblich, SHOWTIME hat die besten Kämpfer in ihren härtesten Matchups geliefert, und April 13 wird es nicht anders. Wir haben zwei der besten Pfund-für-Pfund-Kämpferinnen der Welt, die sich gegenüberstehen, wobei alle vier Titel im Mittelgewicht auf dem Spiel stehen. Viel besser geht es nicht."

„Der größte Frauenkampf aller Zeiten findet im April statt 13 in der Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,“, sagte Promoter Dmitriy Salita. „Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer“, beide Meister, beide in ihrer Blütezeit, nehmen nicht nur die größte Herausforderung in ihrer jeweiligen Karriere an, indem sie sich im Ring begegnen, sondern brechen Barrieren für das Boxen und für Frauen im Sport. April 13 ist dazu bestimmt, eine elektrische und historische Boxnacht live auf SHOWTIME zu werden.“

„Schilde vs. Hammer ist der größte und wichtigste Kampf in der Geschichte des Frauenboxens – zwei ungeschlagene vereinte Champions in ihrer besten Form kämpfen um die unbestrittene Weltmeisterschaft im Mittelgewicht,“, sagte Shields-Manager Mark Taffet. „Christina Hammer ist in der Tat eine sehr gute Kämpferin und Champion, aber Claressa Shields ist einmalig. Der gleiche intensive Fokus und die gleiche Entschlossenheit, die Claressa durchs Leben gebracht hat, brachte ihr zwei olympische Goldmedaillen ein, und gewann ihre fünf Weltmeistertitel in acht Profikämpfen, wird sie am 13. April zum Sieg führen.“

„Wir freuen uns sehr, Weltklasse-Championship-Boxen zurück in die Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City zu bringen,“, sagte Matt Doherty, Exekutivdirektor der Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. „Dies bekräftigt das Engagement der CRDA, Weltklasse-Sportveranstaltungen anzuziehen und mehr Besucher an unsere Destination zu bringen.“

Shields war der erste amerikanische Boxer in der Geschichte – männlich oder weiblich – der in Folge olympische Goldmedaillen gewann. Die Flint, Mich., gebürtiger wurde nach der 2016 Olympia und wurde in ihrem vierten Profikampf Weltmeisterin im Supermittelgewicht der Frauen. Shields wechselte für ihren Juni ins Mittelgewicht 22 Headliner bei SHOWTIME, Sie besiegte Hanna Gabriels, um die IBF- und WBA-Titel zu gewinnen und in ihrem sechsten Profi-Wettbewerb eine Zwei-Division-Meisterin zu werden. Nachdem Hammer aufgrund ihres medizinischen Problems zum WBC-Champion in Recess ernannt wurde, Shields holte sich den vakanten WBC-Titel im vergangenen November mit einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über Hannah Rankin. Alle drei Titel verteidigte sie zuletzt im Dezember gegen Femke Hermans.

Hammer, von Dortmund, Deutschland, ist die dominierende Kraft im Mittelgewicht der Frauen seit dem Gewinn des WBO-Titels in 2010. Hammer wurde vereinter Champion in 2016 mit einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über WBC-Titelliste Kali Reis und machte vier Verteidigungen als vereinter Champion. In ihren acht Jahren als Champion, Hammer hat nur eine Handvoll Runden verloren 16 WM-Titel kämpft. Hammer, der auch professionell modelliert und kürzlich auf der Fashion Week in New York City vorgestellt wurde, machte sie in den USA. Debüt im Juni 22 nach Wahlkampf hauptsächlich in Deutschland seit Berufseinstieg 2009. Nachdem er aus gesundheitlichen Gründen zum Rückzug aus der November-Vereinigung gezwungen wurde, Hammer hat letzten Samstag einen Nicht-Titelkampf durch KO in der zweiten Runde gewonnen, Februar 9 in Deutschland.

Die Unterkarte für das SHOWTIME BOXING: Die Sendung SPECIAL EDITION wird in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

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GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.

Februar 11, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

***Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora***

***Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener***

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**CARSON, Calif.,** (Februar 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
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Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 KOs) down to his knees.

Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Er sagte. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 Gegner, verbunden an 50 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

“As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,“ sagte Ruiziz. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Ich bin bereit.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. "Ja, mein herr. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”

In der Ko-Funktion, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 KOs) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 KOs). Der Stillstand kam 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 Prozent seiner Macht Schläge, einschließlich 37 von 58 (64 Prozent) in the fourth and final round.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,“, sagte Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 Pfund. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

Er fügte hinzu: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Er sagte. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Er sagte. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

In der Sendung Opener, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 KOs) in einem 10-Runden leichten Anfall. Alle drei Richter erzielten den Kampf 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, of Braintree, Masse, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 Runde.

"(The knock down) was correct,“Sagte Fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Er sagte. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

At the midway point of the fight, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 von 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 von 317 Für nur 19 Prozent. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,“Sagte Fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 KOs) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 KOs) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 KOs) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 KOs) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy^® Der preisgekrönte Reporter Jim Gray, Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood als inoffizieller Torschütze am Ring, und der weltbekannte Ringansager Jimmy Lennon Jr.. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., mit Bob Dunphy Regie.

Showtime Championship Boxing triple Samstag wird am Montag wiedergeben zu können 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. HUGO RUIZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Februar 9, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

**Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME**^®**From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions**

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**LOS ANGELES** (Februar 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion **Gervonta Davis** und Ex-Weltmeister **Hugo Ruiz** went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif. und präsentiert von Premier Boxing Champions.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Unbesiegt superleichten **Mario Barrios** will be facing Mexico’s **Richard Zamora**, while former world champion **Javier Fortuna** will step in against lightweight contender **Sharif Bogere** as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President **Floyd Mayweather.** Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

**GERVONTA DAVIS**

“I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

“The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“Trainingslager war großartig. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

“Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

“I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. Samstag Nacht, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

“Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

“I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.”

**HUGO RUIZ**

“I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Ich werde alles in den Ring zu verlassen. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

“I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, aber er mich nicht einschüchtern. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

“This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

“Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

“At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.”

**MARIO BARRIOS**

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

“I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

“I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. If he wants a war, I’ll give him a war.”

**RICHARD ZAMORA**

“I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

“This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. Debüt. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

“I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.”

**JAVIER FORTUNA**

“I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

“We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

“A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.”

**SHARIF BOGERE**

“We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

“Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

“Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.”

**FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Präsident von Mayweather Promotions**

“It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

“I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

“I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

“I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.”

**LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions**

“We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

“Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. When it comes to excitement, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

“At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

“We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

“Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. Meiner Meinung nach, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.”

**SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, Präsident Sampson Boxen**

“It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Vertrauen Sie mir,, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.”

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***ÜBER DAVIS VS. RUIZ***
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Februar 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, ehemals StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

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BRIAN CASTAÑO TALKS TRAINING CAMP, Erislandy Lara, ARGENTINE LEGENDS & MORE AHEAD OF MAIN EVENT TITLE DEFENSE LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

Februar 9, 2019 FNU47 Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

WBA Super Welterweight Champion Takes on Former World Champion Lara Saturday, März 2 von Barclays Center in Brooklyn& Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

BROOKLYN(Februar 7, 2019) – WBA super welterweight titlistBrian Brownis nearing his first U.S. main event and talked about how training camp has gone so far as he prepares to face former world championErislandy Laraam Samstag, März 2 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Castaño is trained by his former pro boxer father Carlos in the bustling city of Isidro Casanova in Buenos Aires, Argentinien. After a long and successful amateur career leading into his pro debut in 2012, Castaño has a chance on March 2 to make a lasting impact with an impressive performance against Lara.

“I’ve been boxing since I was a small child and now this is my opportunity to prove myself on the biggest stage,” said Castaño. “This fight is the moment I’ve been waiting for and the kind of tough challenge that I love. I want to make a statement to the American audience against one of the best fighters in the world.”

In recent years, Argentine fighters such as Marcos Maidana, Jesus Cuellar and Lucas Matthysse have become champions and stars in the U.S. with their relentless styles they bring into the ring fight after fight. Castaño specifically has spoken to another Argentine great in Sergio Martinez for inspiration as he continues his journey.

“I have a great admiration for the Argentine champions that have made statements and become big names in the U.S. in recent years and I know how difficult that is to achieve,” said Castaño. “I’ve sat and had great conversations with Sergio Martinez not long ago and I was able to learn a lot from a fighter like that.”

The 29-year-old first won an interim title with a knockout of Emmanuel de Jesus in 2016, before winning tough 12-round battles against Michel Soro, and most recently a final round stoppage win over Cedric Vitu to capture the belt he will defend on March 2. These were the first two times Castaño fought into the 12^th round as a pro.

“I learn new things each time I fight,” said Castaño. “When you are a world champion, there are no easy foes. The opponents come stronger and stronger each time. I’ve learned that I have to double my effort every time I get into the ring.”

In Lara, Castaño faces a challenging former amateur world champion who was the longest-reigning titleholder in the 154-pound division before he lost to fellow champion Jarrett Hurd last April on SHOWTIME in 2018’s Fight of the Year. Castaño is aware of what Lara brings to the fight and is preparing to negate it.

“On paper we know that Lara is a slick fighter that can be difficult to catch, while I’m more like a demolisher that goes after you all fight,” said Castaño. “Lara moves around the ring very wisely and has great timing on the counterpunch. Im Ring, you never know how it can play out though. I probably haven’t faced someone like him before, so I have to cut off the ring in an even smarter manner.”

On March 2, Castaño will be looking to take his career to the next level with his performance, knowing that chances at the highest level are hard to come by.

“I’ve taken my career quietly to this point, but I know that I have to make myself known by putting up a great performance in this tough fight,” said Castaño. “I’m prepared to do just that. This is the opportunity that I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little kid and I have to be ready to rise to the occasion.”

Tickets Für das Event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, jetzt sind im Verkauf und kann erworben werdenticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar.

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ABOUT LARA VS. CASTANO

Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, März 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis OrtizübernehmenChristian Hammerin a 10-round heavyweight attraction, plus hard-hittingRicardoNúñezkämpft robusten VeteranEdner Kirschein a 12-round super featherweight clash that opens the telecast.

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