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UNBEATEN REYMART GABALLO SCORES CONTROVERSIAL SPLIT-DECISION VICTORY OVER FORMER WORLD CHAMPION EMMANUEL RODRIGUEZ IN SHOWTIME® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT

Jaron Ennis vs. Chris van Heerden Declared No Decision After Accidental Headbutt; Gary Antonio Russell Scores Technical Decision Victory Over Juan Carlos Payano

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Uncasville, Conn. – December 20, 2020 – Undefeated bantamweight Reymart Gaballo scored a controversial split-decision victory over former world champion Emmanuel Rodriguez in the main event of Saturday night’s SHOWTIMEBOXING: EDISI KHUSUS dari Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn., dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions. Dengan kemenangan tersebut, Gaballo picked up the vacant interim WBC Bantamweight Title.

Saturday’s headliner in the last SHOWTIME BOXING event of 2020 was competitive from the opening bell. In only three of the twelve rounds were Rodriguez and Gaballo separated by more than three landed punches. Secara Menyeluruh, Gaballo (24-0, 20 Biaya) melempar 148 more punches than Rodriguez (19-2, 12 Biaya), but still managed to connect on 16 fewer power punches. The punches of the 28-year-old Rodriguez seemed to be cleaner, as he wobbled the Filipino Gaballo on more than one occasion. Namun Begitu, two of the judges favored Gaballo’s aggression over Rodriguez’s ring generalship.

SHOWTIME’s unofficial scorer Steve Farhood scored the fight 118-110 in favor of Rodriguez and SHOWTIME analyst and former world champion Raul Marquez was dismayed by the judges’ decision.

“There’s no way Gaballo could have won that fight,” said Marquez. “In the worst-case scenario, you could have maybe given him three rounds. I gave him no rounds.”

“I am very happy and blessed to win this belt,” said the 24-year-old Gaballo. “I was always moving forward and controlling the pace, so I thought it was a close fight that either of us could have won.

“I’m waiting for my team to tell me what they have planned for me next. I’m going to keep training hard so I’m always ready for the opportunity when it comes.”

“It was a good fight, but he only won about two or three rounds,” said Rodriguez. “There were two punches from me for every punch he landed. Dia tahu dia hilang. Everyone knows we won. My team told me to go out and keep boxing him in the late rounds. We knew he needed a knockout in the twelfth round. That was his only chance to win.”

Dalam acara co-main, Philadelphia’s undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis (26-0, 24 Biaya) saw his impressive 16-fight knockout streak come to a disappointing end after an accidental headbutt in the first round caused a brutal cut to the forehead of his opponent, Chris van Heerden (28-2-1, 12 Biaya). Watch the clash of heads DISINI: https://twitter.com/ShowtimeBoxing/status/1340495823474442240

With only two minutes and thirty-nine seconds inside the ring to showcase his skills, Ennis was still able to flash glimpses of his championship potential as he landed 22 dari 57 pukulan, 19 of them power shots as he appeared destined to stop the South African van Heerden and keep his KO streak alive before the clash of heads.

“Before the headbutt I had already cut him and I felt strong,” said a disappointed Ennis. “I knew he was ready to go. I feel like I’m getting better and better. Now I’ll just get back in the gym. As you could see from the first round, I was handling him easily. I feel like everyone is still sleeping on me, but I’m ready for anyone. Bring on the big names.”

Di pembuka siaran, bantamweight contender Gary Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 Biaya) kept his unblemished record intact with a technical decision victory over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano (21-5, 9 Biaya). After an accidental headbutt caused a bad cut to the left brow of Payano, referee David Fields stopped the fight after the sixth round at the advice of the ringside physician. The fight went to the scorecards, where Russell led on all three cards (58-56, 59-55, 59-55).

Sebelum cedera, Russell and Payano were engaged in a scrappy brawl that saw multiple exchanges of power punches. In the closing seconds of the sixth, and ultimately final round, Russell caught Payano with a counter-shot that hurt Payano. Russell landed 86 dari 243 punches while Payano landed just 58 dari 268 pukulan. Russell flashed excellent body work throughout the fight, out landing Payano 40 untuk 17 on body shots.

In SHOWTIME BOXING Prelims action that streamed live on the Saluran YouTube SHOWTIME Sports dan Halaman SHOWTIME Tinju Facebook, highly regarded 21-year-old prospect Brandun Lee (21-0, 19 Biaya) extended his knockout streak to 13 with a third-round stoppage of Dakota Linger (12-5-2, 8 Biaya) and Benjamin Whitaker (15-4, 3 Biaya) scored a majority decision victory (76-76, 77-75, 79-73) over previously unbeaten prospect Zsolt Daranyi (15-1, 14 Biaya).

Sabtu SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS telecast will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT pada SHOWTIME EXTREME.

An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Mohegan Sun Arena. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez providing expert analysis. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) with former world champion Raul Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna calling the action. Produser Eksekutif adalah David Dinkins, Jr., Produsernya adalah Ray Smaltz dan Sutradaranya adalah Chuck McKean.

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions. Rodríguez vs. Gaballo was promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Fresh Productions. Ennis vs. Van Heerden was promoted in association with D&D Tinju.

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CHRIS COLBERT AIMS TO “SHOW EVERYONE WHY I’M ONE OF THE BEST 130-POUNDERS IN THE WORLD” AGAINST JAIME ARBOLEDA

Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Colbert Battles Hard-Hitting Arboleda in Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® Sabtu ini, Bulan Desember 12

NEW YORK – Bulan Desember 8, 2020 – Unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris "Primetime" Colbert will look to make a statement in his first nationally televised main event as he faces hard-hitting Jaime Arboleda live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Bulan Desember 12 di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

“I always knew I was going to get here,” kata Colbert. “It’s all God’s plan. This is just going to be another day for me and I’ll show everyone why I’m one of the best 130-pounders in the world.”

The 24-year-old Colbert has shot up the rankings of the 130-pound weight class and believes that a victory on Saturday night will lead to bigger opportunities in the jam-packed division.

“This is one of the most stacked divisions in boxing and I love competing in it,” kata Colbert. “It’s great to be getting noticed in a division that has this much talent, and hopefully it’ll lead to me getting the big fights that I need. I don’t feel like there’s any certain fighter I’m targeting, but Gervonta Davis, Leo Santa Cruz and Jamel Herring would all be great fights for me. Beating them would help me become ‘the guy’ in the division.”

Colbert’s rise continued in his last fight, as he scored a 10th-round knockdown against former champion Jezreel Corrales on his way to a decision win while showing an impressive array of skills against a fighter determined to slow the action through holding and other veteran tricks.

“Against Corrales I learned not to rush,” kata Colbert. “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. I can’t just go rush in there and expect everyone to get knocked out. I had to take my time, do what I do best and stick to my game plan.”

In the 26-year-old Arboleda, Colbert will be presented with another rising 130-pound contender with his own sights set on emerging amongst the elite in the division. Arboleda has won five of his last six fights by stoppage and most recently dropped Jayson Velez on his way to a decision victory in February on SHOWTIME.

“Come December 12, Saya siap untuk apa pun yang membawa,” kata Colbert. “I expect him to bring pressure and ‘try’ to make me tired because that’s the only chance he has. He can’t outbox me. That’s not happening. But I love to bang inside and I’m ready for whatever he does. I hope he doesn’t run or clinch me because I’d love to get the knockout and get him out of there early.”

The Brooklyn-native Colbert has continued to work with his longtime coach Aureliano Sosa in his hometown through the difficulties of the pandemic. Those difficulties have led to Colbert sparring with larger welterweight and super welterweights in camp, which Colbert believes could help him with the power Arboleda will bring into the fight.

“Training camp has been going great for the most part,” kata Colbert. “It’s just been a little hard finding sparring partners. But because it’s been difficult to find fighters at my weight I’ve actually been sparring with 147 and 154-pound fighters. I honestly love that because it prepares me better, and who’s to say that Arboleda won’t have power like them? I’m on weight now, meskipun, and ready to put on a show on December 12.”

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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris "Primetime" Colbert menghadapi pukulan keras Jaime Arboleda dalam acara utama SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS Hari Sabtu, Bulan Desember 12 di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT langsung di SHOWTIME dari Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn., dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.

The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenom Richardson Hitchins menghadapi ujian terberat dalam karir mudanya saat ia menghadapi mantan juara dunia Argenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contenders Ronald Ellis dan Matt Korobov battle in the 10-round telecast opener. Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions dan Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez dipromosikan bersama oleh Mayweather Promotions.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ikuti di Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, di Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, atau menjadi penggemar di Facebook di www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing dan https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.

RICHARDSON HITCHINS TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & FOTO

“I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game”



Unbeaten Rising Super Lightweight Prospect Hitchins Battles Former Champion Argenis Méndez In Co-Main Event Live on SHOWTIME® Sabtu ini, Bulan Desember 12

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NEW YORK – Bulan Desember 7, 2020 – Prospek naik yang tak terkalahkan Richardson Hitchins shared details of his training camp, including pointers and motivation he received from Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis, ahead of his super lightweight showdown against former world champion Argenis Méndez live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Bulan Desember 12 di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

“Floyd helped me tremendously while I was back in Las Vegas,” said Hitchins. “I already have the fundamentals as a fighter, but he showed me little things here and there and workouts that I have taken back home with me while I train for this fight. I’m not shy about my ability as a fighter, because I truly believe I am the best up and coming fighter in the game, so these are the kind of fights I need in order to show the world who Richardson Hitchins is.

“Gervonta has been instrumental in past fight camps as well, and he’s the type of person you need. He pushes you to go harder. We go head-to-head in trying to outdo each other, and that’s the type of competition that’s needed in order to really be the best.”

Despite training throughout the pandemic, Hitchins has been able to remain on task and on track throughout his camp that began in Las Vegas before ending in his native Brooklyn under the guidance of his head coach Lenny Wilson.

“The thing about me is, I’m focused no matter what,” said Hitchins. “I don’t take ‘off’ after my fights. I stay in shape all year round; I don’t need to get ready in terms of conditioning or getting my body back in shape because this is my job. I take my job very seriously. The discipline Floyd has had throughout his career is the same discipline I have. I have watched my idols and taken things from them so that I can put myself in a position to win.

“I don’t think the pandemic or the holidays necessarily altered my training. I still have access to my gym. There’s nothing that’s going to stand in my way of becoming great. The pandemic doesn’t slow me down, it’s just another roadblock to test my dedication to the sport.”

The 23-year-old Hitchins represented Haiti at the 2016 Olympic Games and will return to the ring after debuting in 2020 with a 10-round decision victory over Nicholas DeLomba in February. It was Hitchins’ second 10-round decision win after his previous fight saw him best Kevin Johnson following 10 rounds in November 2019.

“I often think back to my fight against Kevin Johnson, he’s a tough fighter and he’s the one who I can confidently say brought the best out of me,” said Hitchins. “Those are the fights that make me look back and watch closely the things I need to work on. That fight also showed me that no one should be overlooked, so going into this fight against Mendez, I’m not overlooking him.”

Méndez presents the most accomplished opponent of Hitchins’ young career. The 34-year-old former champion most recently fought Juan Heraldez and Anthony Peterson to draws in 2019, and scored victories over Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach prior to that. For Hitchins, the strong resume of his opponent is something he relishes as a measuring stick for his progress.

“He’s a veteran, he’s been in there with a lot of tough guys and he’s a former world champion, so he clearly has a skill set that I think I need to face at this point in my career,” said Hitchins. “I need those big fights. He’s older now, but I feel like him in his prime still couldn’t touch my skillset. It’s my job to prove that.

“I know this won’t be an easy fight, but I’ll be prepared for whatever he brings. My motivation is to be more than ordinary. I will fulfill my goals when this is all said and done, and honestly, I’m just waiting for this fight to come so I can show that. Whether it’s Méndez, or whoever, the conviction I have and how I feel about myself is stronger than anything standing in front of me in that ring.”

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ABOUT COLBERT VS. ARBOLEDA
Colbert vs. Arboleda will see two of the top fighters in the 130-pound division meet when unbeaten interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris "Primetime" Colbert menghadapi pukulan keras Jaime Arboleda dalam acara utama SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS Hari Sabtu, Bulan Desember 12 di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT langsung di SHOWTIME dari Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn., dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.

The tripleheader will see rising super lightweight phenom Richardson Hitchins menghadapi ujian terberat dalam karir mudanya saat ia menghadapi mantan juara dunia Argenis Mendez in the 10-round co-main event and middleweight contenders Ronald Ellis dan Matt Korobov battle in the 10-round telecast opener. Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions dan Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez dipromosikan bersama oleh Mayweather Promotions.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.SHO.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, ikuti di Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions and @MayweatherPromo, di Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotionss and @MayweatherPromotions, atau menjadi penggemar di Facebook di www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing dan https://www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions/.

WBO #7 AND IBF #8 BANTAMWEIGHT NIKOLAI POTAPOV BACK IN ACTION ON CHRISTMAS EVE AGAINST UKRAINE’S OLEKSANDR HRYSHCHUK

SKILLFUL RUSSIAN LOOKING TO STAY IN LINE FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE WITH IMPRESSIVE VICTORY

WBO #7 dan IBF #8 bantamweight Nikolai Potapov will return to the ring on Christmas Eve, Bulan Desember 24, at Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Rusia, to take on Ukrainian contender Oleksandr Hryshchuk.

Potapov (21-2-1, 11 Biaya), of Podolsk, Rusia, now residing Brooklyn, will face Hryshchuk (16-2-1, 6 Biaya) of Bilytske, Ukraina, as part of a mammoth 19-fight event presented by Shamo Boxing.

30-year-old Potapov was last seen obtaining a DQ victory over foul-plagued Tanzanian veteran Nasibu Ramadhani in five rounds last November. Sebelum itu, he suffered an extremely controversial decision loss to fellow highly rated contender Joshua Greer in July. Hryshchuk is no walkover opponent, as the tough Ukrainian once held and defended the WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Championship.

“I am happy to be back in the ring,” said Potapov. “I feel that I am the best bantamweight in the world. Pada bulan Desember 24, I will be showcasing my skills with my eye on the champions in 2021.”

Potapov’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says he has got high expectations for the Russian bantamweight.

“It’s been a challenging time for the boxing community, worldwide,Kata Salita. “I am happy to end the year with a fight for Nikolai in his hometown. I’m looking for an impressive performance from Nikolai, who I believe is one of the best in the division.”

ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS:


Salita Promotions didirikan pada tahun 2010 oleh Dmitriy Salita, petinju profesional dan penantang gelar dunia yang melihat perlunya entitas promosi untuk menampilkan prospek muda terbaik tinju dan pesaing mapan di Amerika Utara dan di seluruh dunia. Pemirsa menonton pejuang di jaringan televisi di seluruh dunia termasuk Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Jaringan Olahraga Universal, UFC Melawan Lulus, DAZN, ESPN+ dan MSG telah menikmati aksi pertarungan Promosi Salita dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Kami bangga menawarkan peluang pejuang kami di dalam dan di luar ring. Salita Promotions berharap dapat terus berkembang dan melayani kebutuhan penggemar pertarungan di seluruh dunia.

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DI RING DENGAN HECTOR "MACHO" CAMACHO: ORANG MASA LALU BERBAGI CERITA DAN WAWASAN MEREKA TENTANG JUARA DUNIA LEGENDARIS

JANTAN: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY Tayang Perdana Jumat, Bulan Desember 4 di 9 PM ET/PT pada SHOWTIME ®

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NEW YORK – November 24, 2020 – Lawan masa lalu dari ikon tinju legendaris Hector “Macho” Camacho, termasuk "Gula" Ray Leonard, Felix “Tito” Trinidad dan pelatih Hall of Fame Freddie Roach, berbagi pengalaman langsung mereka dengan mantan juara dunia dan mengingat gaya flamboyan khasnya sebelum pertandingan JANTAN: CERITA HECTOR CAMACHO pemutaran perdana film dokumenter Jumat, Bulan Desember 4 di 9 p.m. ET / PT pada SHOWTIME.

JANTAN: CERITA HECTOR CAMACHO adalah pandangan yang teguh pada kehidupan yang luar biasa, karir bertingkat dan pembunuhan yang belum terpecahkan dari salah satu pemain sandiwara tinju terbesar. Melalui wawancara yang langka dan terbuka dengan ibunya, Maria Matthias, saudara perempuan, istri Amy dan putranya Hector Jr., film dokumenter ini juga menggali pikiran dan jiwa petarung legendaris yang bermasalah, pertempurannya dengan kecanduan dan gejolak batin yang akhirnya menyebabkan kematiannya – pembunuhan ganda misterius di pinggir jalan pada November 2012. Film disutradarai oleh dua kali Emmy® Pemenang penghargaan Eric Drath. Drath dan Danielle Naassana, keduanya dari Hiburan Bintang Langsung, menjabat sebagai produser dan enam belas kali pemenang Penghargaan Emmy Aaron Cohen menjabat sebagai penulis dan produser konsultan.

Selain Leonard, Trinidad dan Roach, melewati juara dunia Ray Mancini, Greg Haugen, Vinny Pazienza dan lebih banyak lagi mengenang tentang naik ke ring melawan Hector "Macho" Camacho yang mencolok dan terampil:

SUGAR RAY LEONARD – Maret 1, 1997; Dalam pertarungan karir terakhir Ray Leonard, Camacho dimenangkan oleh TKO ronde kelima: “Kami berdua secara alami melewati masa jaya kami, tapi saya hanya merasa bahwa saya adalah pria yang lebih besar. saya lebih pintar, kuat, semua hal itu, tapi pertama kali dia melempar pukulan, itu seperti, pow! Dan aku berkata, 'Wow, itu menyakitkan.' Saya mencoba yang terbaik yang saya bisa untuk pergi jauh. Saat dia dalam kondisi terbaiknya, dia adalah sesuatu yang indah.”

FELIX "TITO" TRINIDAD - Bulan Januari 29, 1994; Gelar Kelas Welter IBF: “Saya pertama kali bertemu Macho Camacho ketika saya 12 tahun di acara arena dalam ruangan di Puerto Rico. Dia sudah menjadi juara dunia. Saya kagum. Camacho berbicara dengan semua orang dan menjadi dirinya sendiri. Dia makan 12 empanada sekaligus hanya untuk menjadi lucu.

“Ketika aku harus melawannya, itu adalah pertahanan gelar ketiga saya. Tadi saya 21 dan dia adalah 10 tahun lebih tua dari saya. Dia memiliki begitu banyak pengalaman dan memainkan begitu banyak permainan pikiran. Pada konferensi pers terakhir, dia duduk di ujung meja – menyamping, agak mengabaikan pers – dan menatapku. Ketika tiba waktunya untuk berbicara, dia hanya berbicara sampah. Dia adalah pemain sandiwara. Saat kami masuk ring di Las Vegas, seperti setiap petarung di pertarungan persimpangan jalan, Saya sedikit gugup. Dia adalah petarung yang hebat. Dia sangat berpengalaman dan teknis. Dia sedikit gila tapi dia orang yang baik. Rendah hati.

“Setelah pertarungan, dia datang dengan dagunya ke bawah dan memberi selamat padaku. Dia seperti orang yang berbeda – dia sangat ramah dan tenang. 'Itu pertarungan yang bagus,' dia bilang. 'Kamu akan menjadi juara yang hebat. Teruslah mendaki.’ Itu adalah pengalaman yang luar biasa bagi saya. Setelah pertarungan itu, Saya merasa ada sesuatu yang berubah dalam diri saya sebagai seorang petarung. Saya telah berbagi cincin dengan Macho Camacho. Kamu tidak pernah sama setelah itu. Dia membantu saya menjadi petarung yang lebih baik. Dia adalah orang Puerto Rico pertama yang pernah saya hadapi. Satu-satunya petarung yang memotongku. Saya mendapatkan kemenangan saya melawannya pada malam yang sama [Frankie] Randall memberi Julio Cesar Chavez kekalahan pertamanya. Itu adalah malam yang bersejarah.”

FREDDIE ROACH – Desember 18, 1985; Camacho memenangkan pertarungan super ringan melalui keputusan bulat untuk meningkatkan ke 28-0: “Hector Camacho adalah petinju terbaik yang pernah saya lawan. Kecepatannya tidak bisa dipercaya. Pada satu titik selama pertarungan, kami berada dalam posisi clinch dan saya menggigit bahunya. Dia melangkah mundur, tersenyum, dan memberitahuku, 'Itu tidak akan berhasil.’ Dia benar. Saya mengalami banyak masalah dalam menangani kecepatannya. Anda tidak bisa mempersiapkannya – dan saya memiliki kamp pelatihan yang sangat bagus. Saya benar-benar siap untuk pertarungan itu. Saya pikir saya memenangkan satu ronde dan itu hanya karena saya menginjak kakinya dan terjatuh. Setelah pertarungan, kami bertemu satu sama lain di lobi hotel kami dan dia mengajakku makan malam di restoran hotel. Kami berbicara dan tertawa sepanjang makan malam. Dia adalah pria yang hebat.”

RAY MANCINI – Maret 6, 1989; Camacho memenangkan keputusan split untuk gelar kelas welter WBO Junior yang kosong: “Hector memiliki kemampuan luar biasa untuk menghindari pukulan. Dia memiliki kecepatan tangan yang sangat baik, gerakan dan refleks. Dia masuk ring dengan semua orang. Dan dia lucu sekali. Pertama, Saya tidak tahan dengannya. Tapi begitu kita pensiun, kami mengubur kapak dan setiap kali kami bertemu, itu pelukan dan tawa. Dia membuat semua orang tertawa. Dia adalah jiwa yang baik. Saya patah hati ketika mendengar berita tentang pembunuhannya. Dalam buku saya, ketika Anda berbicara tentang orang-orang hebat sepanjang masa, dia berada di lima besar untuk petarung Puerto Rico dan teratas 20 untuk pejuang Latin.”                 

GREGHAUGEN - Februari 23, dan mungkin 18, 1991; Kalah karir pertama Camacho dan pertandingan ulang untuk WBO Jr. Kejuaraan Dunia Kelas Welter: “Camacho sedang mencari pertarungan tune-up untuk pertarungan besar yang tak terkalahkan dengan Julio Cesar Chavez jadi begitulah cara saya bertarung.. Tapi saya telah mempelajari pertarungannya dan saya tahu Hector hanya suka bertarung sebentar, menit dan setengah dari setiap putaran. Rencana saya untuk bertarung adalah membuatnya bertarung tiga menit setiap ronde. Saya memukulnya dengan tembakan tubuh dan dia meringis. Dan ditambah, Saya berbicara dengannya sepanjang pertarungan, jadi dia frustasi. Jadi kita sampai ke 12th putaran dan dia akhirnya pengisap meninju saya sebelum awal ronde karena saya menolak untuk menyentuh sarung tangan, dan mereka akhirnya mengambil satu poin darinya yang memenangkan pertarungan saya. (Dalam pertandingan ulang) dia sangat yakin dia kalah dalam pertarungan, dia benar-benar meninggalkan ring setelah pertarungan. Promotor Dan Duva harus menariknya keluar dari ruang ganti dan pada dasarnya membujuknya untuk kembali ke ring untuk mendengar keputusan tersebut.. Dia harus memenangkan pertarungan itu karena itu akan membuatnya sejajar dengan Chavez. Saya pikir saya mengalahkannya lebih banyak di pertarungan kedua daripada pertarungan pertama. ”

VINNY KESABARAN - Februari 3, 1990; Camacho memenangkan keputusan mutlak untuk gelar kelas welter WBO Junior: “Saya pikir saya akan menghancurkannya. Saya pikir saya akan melewatinya. Tapi dia jauh lebih kuat dan lebih cepat dari yang kupercaya. Dan aku berpikir, 'Ya Tuhan, Saya akan menghadapi malam yang panjang.’ Dia bersiap-siap untuk saya tidak seperti pertarungan lainnya. Dia sangat bersemangat dan sangat siap. Dia melepaskan semua obat. Dia tidak minum. Dia bangun sangat tinggi dan setelah dia mengalahkanku, dia tidak pernah sama lagi. Hector adalah karakter seperti itu. Dia melampaui saya dalam kapasitas itu. Dia adalah pria liar dan dia liar sepanjang hidupnya.”

PJ GOOSSEN – Juni 18, 1999; Camacho memenangkan keputusan bulat pada usia 37 untuk meningkatkan rekornya menjadi 68-4-1: “Itu adalah malam yang buruk bagiku. Saya memiliki tiga tulang rusuk yang patah, dan tidak ada yang benar-benar mengetahuinya. Jadi, Aku hampir tidak bisa bernapas, apalagi berjuang, tapi itulah yang harus Anda lakukan dalam tinju kadang-kadang. Saat kami bersiap-siap untuk bertarung, ruang ganti miliknya tepat di sebelah kamarku dan mereka memiliki pintu yang memisahkan kami. Aku bisa mendengarnya sebelum pertarungan berteriak, 'Waktu macho!' 'Waktu macho!' Dan dia menabrak dinding. Dan dia terus melakukan itu, berteriak lebih keras dan lebih keras. Dengan Baik, dia memukul pintu dengan sangat keras hingga menerobos dan dia jatuh ke ruang gantiku. Jadi, dia bangkit dan berjalan kembali melalui lubang yang lain dan berkata, 'Maaf tentang itu.' Itu sebenarnya sangat lucu dan saya dan ayah serta saudara laki-laki saya tertawa. Untuk kembali dan meminta maaf ketika dia seharusnya bersemangat untuk melawanku. Saya akan menandainya sebagai salah satu pemain kidal terbaik yang pernah ada, terutama ketika dia berada di kelas bulu dan ringan.”

CHAMPION INTERIM WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION CHRIS COLBERT BATTLES HARD-HITTING JAIME ARBOLEDA LANGSUNG PADA SHOWTIME® SABTU, Desember 12 DALAM ACARA YANG DISEDIAKAN OLEH PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Penantang Kelas Menengah Matt Korobov dan Ronald Ellis Clash

di Acara Co-Main; Meningkatnya Prospek Super Ringan Richardson Hitchins Hadapi Mantan Juara Dunia Argenis Mendez di Pembukaan Telecast

NEW YORK – November 20, 2020 – Dua petarung top di divisi 130 pon akan bertemu saat Juara Kelas Bulu Super WBA interim yang tak terkalahkanChris "Primetime" Colbertmenghadapi pukulan kerasJaime Arboledadalam acara utamaSHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS Hari Sabtu, Bulan Desember 12 di 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT langsung di SHOWTIME dari Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn., dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.

Judul tiga, awalnya dijadwalkan untuk November 28, akan melihat pesaing kelas menengahMatt KorobovdanRonald Ellisbertarung dalam acara co-main 10 ronde dan fenomena super ringan yang meningkatRichardson Hitchinsmenghadapi ujian terberat dalam karir mudanya saat ia menghadapi mantan juara duniaArgenis Mendezdalam pembuka siaran 10 putaran. Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions dan Sampson Boxing. Hitchins vs. Mendez dipromosikan bersama oleh Mayweather Promotions.

Nordine Oubaali vs. Nonito Donaire awalnya dijadwalkan berlangsung pada bulan Desember 12 tetapi ditunda setelah Oubaali dinyatakan positif COVID-19.

“Acara utama ini pada bulan Desember 12 akan mengadu dua talenta paling menarik dari divisi 130-pon yang sedang naik daun melawan satu sama lain saat Chris Colbert yang sangat terampil menghadapi Jaime Arboleda yang kuat dalam pertarungan yang tidak boleh dilewatkan,”Kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “Acara co-main akan melihat dua penantang kelas menengah Matt Korobov dan Ronald Ellis yang ingin menunjukkan bahwa mereka berada di antara elit divisi., sementara pembuka SHOWTIME menampilkan prospek menarik Richardson Hitchins melawan Argenis Mendez yang selalu tangguh dalam pertarungan besar. Ini adalah tiga pertarungan seimbang yang seharusnya menjadi drama nonstop di malam pertarungan.”

Mewakili negara asalnya, Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (14-0, 5 Biaya) telah dengan cepat menaikkan peringkat 130-pon, menghadapi kompetisi tingkat tinggi dalam yang pertama 14 perkelahian pro. Petenis berusia 24 tahun itu mengalahkan petinju yang saat itu belum terkalahkan, Austin Dulay, Titus Williams dan Antonio Dubose, semua dalam delapan pertarungan pertamanya sebagai seorang profesional. Di 2019, Colbert menambahkan empat kemenangan lagi ke penghitungannya, termasuk KO ronde pertama yang eksplosif dari veteran Miguel Beltran Jr. Baru-baru ini, Colbert memenangkan gelar sementaranya dengan menjatuhkan mantan juara kelas bulu super Jezreel Corrales dalam perjalanannya ke keputusan bulat di bulan Januari 2020 bentrokan.

“Saya sangat bersemangat untuk membuat debut panggung besar saya di acara utama,” kata Colbert. “Sudah lama kamp, tapi pelatihan berjalan dengan baik. Saya ingin menampilkan performa yang dominan, dan saya mencari KO jika ada. Jika saya bisa mendapatkannya, itu akan sangat bagus. Saya tahu Jaime akan datang untuk bertarung. Dia ingin ikat pinggangnya sama buruknya dengan saya ingin mempertahankan ikat pinggangnya. Semuanya akan turun ke stamina, cincin IQ dan siapa yang memiliki keinginan lebih besar untuk menang. Saya merasa seperti saya orang untuk pekerjaan itu. Tidak mungkin aku menyerahkan sabukku untuk pertahanan pertamaku.”

Arboleda yang berusia 26 tahun (16-1, 13 Biaya) telah mengumpulkan enam kemenangan beruntun yang mengesankan menjelang pertandingan melawan Colbert, dengan lima kemenangan yang datang dari kejauhan. Lahir di Curundu, Panama, dan sekarang melawan Miami, Fla. Arboleda telah bertarung secara profesional sejak 2014 dan mencetak KO atas dua lawan yang saat itu tak terkalahkan di 2019, Victor Betancourt dan Jose Saant. Dalam laga terakhirnya, Arboleda, yang menempati peringkat keempat di divisi 130-pon oleh WBA, mengalahkan mantan penantang gelar dunia Jayson Velez dengan keputusan bulat untuk memenangkan pertarungan 12 ronde pertamanya Februari ini di SHOWTIME.

“Impian setiap petinju adalah memperjuangkan gelar dan menjadi pemenang tanpa meninggalkan keraguan,” kata Arboleda. “Itu adalah rencanaku untuk bulan Desember 12. Saya memiliki persiapan terbaik sepanjang karir saya. Saya merasa hebat, kuat dan cepat tidak seperti sebelumnya. Saya yakin ini akan menjadi pertarungan yang sangat menarik sejak ronde pertama.”

Korobov (28-3-1, 14 Biaya) kembali beraksi setelah kehilangan Desember 2019 bentrokan melawan Chris Eubank Jr. ketika ia mengalami cedera bahu yang memaksa pertarungan berakhir di ronde kedua. Korobov, siapa yang berlekuk? 300 menang sebagai amatir yang didekorasi, datang ke pertarungan itu dari hasil imbang mayoritas melawan Immanuwel Aleem, setelah memberikan pemberitahuan kepada divisi kelas menengah bahwa dia akan menjadi ancaman ketika dia kalah dalam keputusan yang sulit dari juara kelas menengah yang tak terkalahkan Jermall Charlo pada bulan Desember. Born in Orotukan, Rusia, and now living in St. Petersburg, Fla, Korobov was a late replacement and gave Charlo a tougher fight than many experts expected. Korobov had been riding a four-fight win streak before the Charlo fight, following his first professional defeat against Andy Lee in a 2014 middleweight title fight.

I am excited to be back in a PBC event on SHOWTIME December 12,said Korobov. “I have a difficult opponent, but I expect to win and prove that I am back and even better prepared. I must win against Ellis in order to get Jermall Charlo back in the ring. Tentu saja, I believe I beat Charlo, but that is the past. Ellis is in my future, and I am coming to show I am still one of the best middleweights in the world.

The 31-year-old Ellis (17-1-2, 11 Biaya) will look to build off of his last outing, which saw him edge fellow contender Immanuwel Aleem by majority decision in December 2019. For Ellis, that fight got him back in the win column after his first career defeat, a majority decision against DeAndre Ware in March 2019. Lynn, Mass.-native is the older brother of welterweight Rashidi Ellis, and had an impressive amateur career including a 2010 National Golden Gloves championship capped off by a victory over Terrell Gausha.

It’s time for me to show out on December 12,” kata Ellis. “Korobov had his chance against the top middleweights, and now it’s my time to take advantage of this opportunity and use a win over him to reach that level. We’re working hard in San Diego sparring with Canelo Alvarez so that everything is perfect and I’m at my best on fight night.

A native of Brooklyn, Hitchins (11-0, 5 Biaya) profesional pada 2017 after representing Haiti at the 2016 Olimpiade. The 23-year-old has flashed impressive skills as he’s amassed an unbeaten record in the pro ranks, which is the product of an extensive amateur career. Hitchins scored four victories in 2019, before debuting in 2020 with a decision victory over Nicholas DeLomba. In his first two 10-round bouts as a professional, the southpaw has scored decisive unanimous decisions.

“I don’t overlook any opponent, but I believe I have a better and sharper skillset than Mendez,” said Hitchins. “I have all of the intangibles to become a world champion. That’s often mistaken as being cocky, but it’s really just me believing in myself more than anyone else. Saya akan menganggap pertarungan ini serius seperti saya melakukan pertarungan lainnya dan terus melakukan apa yang saya lakukan untuk selangkah lebih dekat ke perebutan gelar itu.. Berada di kamp bersama Floyd Mayweather dan Gervonta Davis, Saya telah belajar banyak. Saya merasa seperti saya harus meningkatkan kompetisi. Mereka benar-benar mendorong saya untuk menjadi petarung yang lebih baik.”

Mantan juara kelas bulu super, Mendez (25-5-3, 12 Biaya) memiliki reputasi untuk memberikan tantangan berat untuk olahraga terbaik dan telah terbukti menjadi pesaing yang tahan lama di 140-pon. Di 2019, Mendez berjuang untuk hasil imbang berturut-turut melawan pesaing super ringan, pertama melawan Anthony Peterson di bulan Maret dan kemudian melawan Juan Heraldez yang tidak terkalahkan di bulan Mei. Lahir di San Juan de La Maguana, Republik Dominika, Mendez sekarang bertarung melawan Yonkers, N.Y.. dan memiliki kemenangan atas Eddie Ramirez, Ivan Redkach and former titlist Miguel Vazquez. He has also gone toe-to-toe with former champions Rances Barthelemy and Robert Easter Jr.

“I’m facing a young prospect who’s hungry for success, but I’m hungrier today than I’ve ever been in my career and I have the experience to go along with it,” said Mendez. “I’m also extremely motivated for this fight, which isn’t good news for Hitchins. When fight time comes on December 12, you’ll witness an intelligent but more aggressive Argenis Mendez.”

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GERVONTA DAVIS SCORES KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE OVER LEO SANTA CRUZ TO WIN TITLES IN TWO WEIGHT DIVISIONS SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME PPV

GERVONTA DAVIS SCORES KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE OVER LEO SANTA CRUZ TO WIN TITLES IN TWO WEIGHT DIVISIONS SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME PPV®

Mario Barrios Retains WBA Super Lightweight Title with KO Over Ryan Karl; Regis Prograis and Isaac Cruz Both Score Stoppage Victories

Delayed Telecast of Tonight’s Main and Co-Main Event Will Air Exclusively on SHOWTIME® pada hari Sabtu, November 7 di 9 p.m. ET / PT

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SAN ANTONIO – November 1, 2020 – Gervonta “Tangki” Davis delivered a Knockout of the Year candidate over four-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in the most significant fight of his career, retaining his WBA Lightweight title and picking up the WBA Super Featherweight title Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV® at the Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. It was the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 forced a halt to U.S. sports in March with an announced crowd of 9,024.

It was both fighterspay-per-view main event debut, and Davis (24-0, 23 Biaya) dan Santa Cruz (37-2-1, 19 Biaya) delivered an all-action war that had the fans on their feet from start to finish. Pertarungan, which was contested at 130 pon, saw both fighters stand in the pocket and press the action. It was in the sixth round when the defining moment of the night occurred, as Davis found an opening to land his trademark left uppercut, a knockout shot which Santa Cruz never saw coming. Davis proved that he is one of the most powerful punchers in the sport, stunning the crowd. Watch the KO DISINI.

The uppercut wasn’t the key coming into the fight, but I adapted to what he was bringing,” said Baltimore’s Davis. “I knew he was taller and crouching down and moving forward. Once he moved forward, I tried to jab and make him run into the shot. He was right there for it. He punches, but he doesn’t try to get out of the way. There was nowhere for him to go on that knockout because I got him into the corner.

The power and body attack of the 25-year-old Davis was the difference as he landed 55 percent of his power punches to 29 percent for Santa Cruz, who was having his best round of the fight in the sixth round prior to the defining punch. The stronger Davis lured the 32-year-old Santa Cruz into a firefight as 34 of Davis’ 84 landed punches were body shots.

Leo is a tough warrior and a strong Mexican fighter,” kata Davis, who is promoted by all-time great Floyd Mayweather. “He came ready for me. I was just the better fighter tonight. I want to maintain both belts. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, we’ll go with it. I’m not ducking or dodging anybody. I’m a pay-per-view star. Everybody knows I’m number one and I showed it tonight.

We didn’t get the win, but I’m okay,” kata Santa Cruz, who was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz was a rare clash in boxing history in which world titles in two weight classes were at stake. Other notable instances in recent boxing history are the 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde fight for the light heavyweight and super middleweight titles, dan 2014 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana rematch for the super welterweight and welterweight championships.

Dalam co-fitur, San Antonio’s hometown favorite Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 Biaya) kept his unbeaten record intact and retained his WBA Super Lightweight title with a sixth-round KO over a game and bloodied Ryan Karl (18-3, 12 Biaya) on Halloween night. Watch the KO DISINI.

The fight broke open in the sixth round when Barrios landed a straight right hand that sent Karl down for just the third time in his career. Karl’s problems were further exasperated after an accidental clash of heads created a brutal cut on his forehead which proved to be too much to cope with. The 25-year-old Barrios smelled blood and closed the show in emphatic fashion, landing a left hook that sent Karl down and out at 2:23 of the sixth round. Pada saat penghentian, Barrios was ahead on all three scorecards (48-47 dan 49-46 dua kali).

In the all-important sixth round, Barrios landed 29 nya 58 power punches against a very tough Karl, yang melemparkan 60 punches per round but landed just 18 percent of those punches.

This fight is for everybody who came out here in San Antonio tonight,” said Barrios following the win. “I told them we’d get this first title defense, and I hope everyone enjoyed it. I was just being patient and picking my shots. I started to really land them and got him out of there. I was ready to go a hard 12 putaran, but my patience helped me get him out of there. I listened to what Virgil [Pemburu] was telling me in the corner. It was great to get the job done here at home

I feel fine but it was a hard shot that I got hit with,” said Milano, Texas’ “Koboi” Karl. “It was a tough, good, close fight. It was a good headbutt. I was bleeding pretty good but overall I feel fine. I’m not a sore loser. Aku datang untuk memerangi, that’s what I expected. So congratulations to Mario on the win. We’ll move on from here.

Former world champion Regis Prograis (25-1, 21 Biaya) took the first step to getting back on top of the 140-pound division, scoring a third-round stoppage of Juan Heraldez (16-1-1, 10 Biaya) in the second bout of the night. Watch the stoppage DISINI.

Di babak ketiga, the fight changed in an instant as Prograis took advantage of Heraldez keeping his hands too low by landing his most dangerous weapon, a dynamite left hook that sent Heraldez sprawling to the canvas. When Heraldez got back to his feet, PROGRAM, who was born and raised in New Orleans but now fights out of Katy, Texas, sensed his opponent was in danger and pounced on Heraldez, forcing referee Rafael Ramos to step in and stop the action at 1:23 of round number three.

Pada Hari Jumat, PROGRAM, who lost a 140-pound title unification fight to Josh Taylor last October, weighed in over the 140-pound limit.

I’ve been out of the ring for a year so I think that had some effect on me not making weight,” said the 31-year-old Prograis. “Tidak ada alasan, but the bubble also had some effect. Mainly it was the layoff though. My body wasn’t adjusted to making the weight again.

In the buildup to the fight, Prograis repeatedly stated he felt he was still the best in the world at 140 pounds and vowed to get his belt back.

I still feel like I’m the best at 140,Prograis reiterated to SHOWTIME’s Mauro Ranallo following the fight. “I’m going to keep proving it every time I fight. Me and Josh Taylor had a close fight, and I think if it had happened in the U.S. I would have won. We know that one day we’ll have to rematch at 140 or 147.

The Las Vegas-based Heraldez, who is signed to Mayweather Promotions, was disappointed he didn’t get the chance to continue the fight despite landing just 12 total punches landed compared to Prograis’ 35.

I just thought it was an early stoppage,” dia mengatakan. “I was just getting warm, loose. He stunned me, but I don’t think they should’ve stopped the fight.

In the pay-per-view telecast opener, Mexico City’s Isaac Cruz (20-1-1, 15 Biaya) wasted no time in getting the fans on their feet, scoring a stunning first-round knockout of Diego Magdaleno (32-4, 13 Biaya) baru saja 53 seconds into the night’s action. Watch the KO DISINI.

The diminutive but powerful Cruz came out swinging immediately after hearing the opening bell, using his vicious uppercut to knock down the 34-year-old Magdaleno for the 11th time in his career inside of 30 detik. Baru Saja 20 seconds after Magdaleno got to his feet, Cruz again unleashed a barrage of punches with Magdaleno against the ropes, finishing him off with back-to-back right uppercuts. In a short night of work, Cruz managed to land 21 dari 31 pukulan, 20 of which were power shots.

With the win in the IBF Title Eliminator, Cruz puts himself in position to challenge lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez down the line.

The new Mike Tyson from Mexico was born tonight,” said the 22-year-old Cruz. “I thought it would go longer, but my natural instinct is always to go for it in the first round. I have confidence that I could win the world title right now. I thought it was a statement win. From now on, hopefully everyone will know my name and I’ll get the big fights. I would love a Teofimo Lopez fight. I’m very motivated right now. If he’s tough enough to take it, bring it on.

The announce team for the SHOWTIME PPV telecast was led by the most experienced and decorated boxing team on television. Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer served as host for the evening. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and four-time world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer, dan penyiar cincin terkenal di dunia Jimmy Lennon Jr. Tambahan lagi, former world champion Raúl Marquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

The executive producer of the SHOWTIME PPV telecast is four-time Emmy award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director is Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy. The pair has been guiding SHOWTIME Sportsflagship series SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® sejak didirikan pada tahun 1986 and has produced the three highest-grossing pay-per-view events of all time (Mayweather-Pacquiao, Mayweather-McGregor, Mayweather-Canelo).

Davis vs. Santa Cruz was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promosi, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club.





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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. LEO SANTA CRUZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

“I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport on Saturday night," – Davis

“Everyone has their opinion on this fight. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong," – Santa Cruz

Three-Time World Champion Davis and Four-Division World Champion Santa Cruz To Meet in Halloween Thriller at Alamodome in San Antonio Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® Sabtu ini, Bulan Oktober 31 in Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – Bulan Oktober 29, 2020 – Juara dunia tiga kali Gervonta “Tank” Davis and four-division champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz squared off at a final press conference Thursday to preview their highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) main event showdown taking place this Saturday, Bulan Oktober 31 from Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Two of the sport’s most electrifying fighters, Davis and Santa Cruz will battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships in a matchup that pits the prodigious power of Davis against the unrelenting pressure of Santa Cruz.

Davis vs. Santa Cruz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promosi, GTD Promotions and Santa Cruz Boxing Club. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The Alamodome has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. All fans attending the event will be screened upon entry and are required to wear a mask as well as follow social distancing guidelines. Tickets will be distributed in seat blocks known as “pods” to maintain distance between groups not from the same party. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, kunjungan Alamodome.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“My team and I decided to move our camp to Las Vegas so we could have a perfect camp. We spent 15 weeks in training, so I’m well prepared. Hopefully Leo is well prepared and we give the fans what they want to see.

“We know Leo is going to come with a lot of punches and I’m going to be explosive. It’s all about giving fans a treat. I’m grateful to be in this position and I’m ready. Saturday night is going to be a memorable night.

“Not to take anything from him, Yuriorkis Gamboa was just trying to survive against me. It’s harder to get punches off when someone isn’t trying to bring the fight. I know Leo is going to come to fight. I think this performance is going to put me up to the next level.

“I don’t think I have to knock him out, I just have to go out there and be great. Forget everything else, I just have to go out there and show everyone that I’m the top guy in the boxing world. That’s my main goal.

“Michael Jordan used to read the paper and do what they said he couldn’t do. That’s what I’m doing. I have to prove that I’m the baddest man in the sport on Saturday night.

“Leo is going to come to fight and it’s just about me stepping up and doing what I do best. You can see the potential in a fighter from the outside, but you have to see it actually come out in a fight to believe it. That’s the position I’m in. Everyone knows I’m great, I just have to show it.

“Leo has shown that he’s a top tier fighter, and he’s going up against an explosive, powerful fighter like myself. I think the winner should be in the top 10 of the pound-for-pound list.

“Floyd Mayweather has just told me to stay focused despite everything that comes with pay-per-view week. I have to get the job done first, but also do everything that comes with being the next pay-per-view star.

“I’m one of those fighters that knows how to focus when I have something big in front of me. None of the great fighters before me have frozen up when it’s crunch time. I’ve always been able to focus when big things are on the line. That’s what I did for this training camp.

“I’m not really focused on anyone who isn’t Leo Santa Cruz. I can’t overlook Leo. As far as any other fighter out there, they just don’t matter to me right now. I’ll prove it along the way. This is one step closer to proving the point I want to prove.”

LEO SANTA CRUZ

“This is what I’ve always dreamed of. When I was a little boy, I wanted to be on this stage. I’m living that dream and I’m very happy and excited. I never thought I’d accomplish it. I thought it was like winning the lottery. But thanks to the fans, I’m here where I’m at.

“I’m facing the best fighter in the division. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. I have to go against the best fighter. I wanted to challenge myself. I know this is a dangerous fight for me, but I want to test myself.

“We’ve both suffered and been through a lot to get here. Neither of us wants to go back to where we started. So I know we’re both going to give a great fight to the fans.

“I have the heart of a Mexican warrior. My dad has told me to fight a smart fight, but even though he’s going to say that, there’s a good chance I end up brawling with him at times. Tidak peduli apa, we’re going to find a way to beat him.

“I don’t really worry about being the underdog. Everyone has their opinion. It’s my job to go out there and prove the doubters wrong. I trained hard to go out there and do that Saturday.

“Gervonta is the best opponent I’ve faced. He’s the strongest fighter I’ll have faced. The Abner Mares and Carl Frampton fights were great experience for this kind of fight. I learned a lot from those four fights and since then I’ve learned a lot more.

“It would mean the world to me to become a five-division champion. It would be another dream come true. I would put the Santa Cruz last name right up there with the best.

“Gervonta is a big guy and I know he’s going to come hit hard. But I’ve trained with bigger guys all camp and I’ve been able to take everything thrown at me.

“The fans want you to go and make it a back and forth war. I know against Gervonta I have to fight smart. I’m going to just try as hard as I can to listen to my father’s advice.

“I definitely took this fight to quiet the critics. People said I didn’t want to fight the big names. So I went after the biggest challenge in the division and that’s Gervonta Davis.

“I leave the opinions to the fans and media. My job is to get the win and give the fans a great fight. I’m going to give it my best and leave it all in the ring.”

CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Trainer

“Camp has been great. It was unbelievable. I really appreciate the work that he put in. I can’t wait to see Tank in the ring. I’m looking forward to great performances from both fighters.

“’Tank’ accomplished a lot of things that I’ve asked him to do, but this is the pinnacle of them all right here. Both of these families have walked the same line with different trails. They both have a chance to become greats with this win.

“Every time I look at ‘Tank’ now, I flash back to those younger years in the gym with him as a child. Now he’s the man I’ve always looked at him to be. Dia seorang pria keluarga, business man and a wonderful fighter. It’s amazing to see one of my boys all grown up.”

JOSÉ SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’s Father and Trainer

“We had a really good training camp and understand the importance of this fight. Leo is fully prepared for this fight on Saturday and I expect him to have a great performance.

“I’m very thankful to be here. I’m so happy to be here with my son for such a big fight and be able to guide him and help him accomplish his dream.

“We know that Davis is a very strong and accomplished fighter. But Leo has just used it to motivate him in the gym every day and you’ll be able to see that on Saturday.”

STEPHEN Espinoza, Presiden, Pemrograman Olahraga dan Acara, Showtime Networks Inc.

“One of the biggest reasons I love boxing is because we get to witness young men, like ‘Tank’ Davis and Leo Santa Cruz, develop and mature right in front of our eyes. This is our ninth fight with ‘Tank’ and 13th with Leo. We have seen them mature as fighters and we have seen them mature as young men. We’ve seen them struggle, keringat, and triumph. We’ve seen them become fathers.”

“I remember the first time I met ‘Tank’, it was April 2016 di Washington, D.C. He was on the non-televised undercard of an Adrien Broner fight. He had already fought, he came over during the telecast and Floyd introduced him. I remember his very words, ‘This is my young fighter. Watch out for this kid.’ And we’ve been watching ever since.

“I remember the first time I met Leo was in June 2012. Shortly before his first world title fight. He was a very humble, quiet, soft spoken, almost shy young men. Very different from the guy that I saw in the ring about 48 hours after that. The point is, we’ve been along for the journey of these young men.

“They have been battling the odds, literally since birth. We were lucky enough to spend time with them during SEMUA AKSES. They opened their hearts, their minds, and themselves to share their stories. The thing I’ve heard most is that the difficulty about this fight is not whether people want to watch it or whether they’re going to buy it, it’s who they’re going to root for. Because if you know these young men’s stories, what they’ve gone through, and what they’ve experienced, it is incredible.

“The bottom line is in these two young men we have two of the most accomplished and popular young fighters in the sport today. Leo has been a champion almost consistently since 2012. ‘Tank’ had sellouts or near sellouts in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Atlanta, just last year. We have got these two accomplished young men fighting on Saturday night. You have to respect their journey, di mana mereka datang dari, and respect the teams that come around him.

“We do know what’s going to happen on Saturday night. Leo is going to come into the ring, throw a lot of punches and show an activity rate that’s unlike just about anybody else in the sport. ‘Tank’ is going to show the power, kecepatan, and the athleticism that has made him one of the fastest rising young stars that we’ve seen in sport in some time. Di luar itu, it will be up to them, just like it’s been up to them for their entire lives.”

TENTANG DAVIS VS. SANTA CRUZ
Davis vs. Santa Cruz will see three-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz battle for the WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Championships headlining a SHOWTIME PPV Saturday, Bulan Oktober 31 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The stacked undercard will feature unbeaten San Antonio native and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios defending his title against hard-hitting Ryan “Cowboy” Karl in the co-main event and former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis will take on unbeaten contender Juan Heráldez in a 10-round showdown. Di pembuka siaran, lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and Diego Magdaleno will battle in an IBF title eliminator bout.

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SHOWTIME® SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS ANNOUNCES “Macho: The Hector Camacho Story

Film Chronicles the Unlikely Rise and Untimely Death of One of Boxing’s Most Colorful Champions

Premieres Friday, Bulan Desember 4 di 9 PM ET / PT

NEW YORK – October 27, 2020 – Showtime Sports Documentary Films today announced it will air JANTAN: CERITA HECTOR CAMACHO, an unflinching look at the remarkable life, storied career and unsolved murder of one of boxing’s greatest showmen. Premiering Friday, Bulan Desember 4 di 9 p.m. ET / PT pada SHOWTIME, the documentary debuts just two weeks after the eighth anniversary of Camacho’s fatal shooting in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

For the first time on film, JANTAN: CERITA HECTOR CAMACHO offers a thorough examination of an unlikely sports hero. The film celebrates Camacho’s sublime boxing skills and the unbridled charisma that brought Spanish Harlem and Puerto Rican culture to the center of the sports world. Through rare and revealing interviews with his mother, Maria Matthias, saudara perempuan, istri Amy dan putranya Hector Jr., film dokumenter ini juga menggali pikiran dan jiwa petarung legendaris yang bermasalah, his battle with addiction and the inner turmoil that ultimately lead to his demise – a mysterious double homicide on a roadside in November 2012.

“Macho Camacho’s charisma, boxing prowess and flamboyant style made him a Puerto Rican sports icon, dan, for a time, the biggest star in boxing. When he stepped into the ring, everyone knew it was ‘Macho Time,’” said Stephen Espinoza, Presiden, Pemrograman Olahraga dan Acara, Showtime Networks Inc. “This film reveals the complex highs and lows of Hector’s life: the joy he brought so many, as well as the demons that he battled privately behind the scenes. Through it all, akan tetapi, Camacho brought boxing a level of showmanship and flamboyance that was far ahead of his time.”

Born in Bayamon and raised in the projects of Spanish Harlem in the 1970s, Camacho ascended to the pinnacle of boxing. His dynamic speed, footwork and power combined with his unparalleled showmanship helped usher in a new era of modern boxing and made him a member of an exclusive club of fighters who transcended the sport. The film tells the story of Camacho’s rise from a troubled youth to a multi-division world champion. JANTAN: CERITA HECTOR CAMACHO revisits Camacho’s unforgettable performances against legends such as Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard and Julio Cesar Chavez, and pivotal career turning points in bouts with Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini and beloved New England fighter Vinny Pazienza. Through all the ups and downs and wins and losses, Camacho’s story of resilience is inspiring, meskipun, pada akhirnya, there was one opponent he could never beat – himself.

JANTAN: CERITA HECTOR CAMACHO aku s directed by two-time Emmy® Pemenang penghargaan Eric Drath (Assault in the Ring and No Más, 30 untuk 30), and produced by Drath and Danielle Naassana, keduanya dari Hiburan Bintang Langsung. Sixteen-time Emmy Award winner Aaron Cohen served as writer and consulting producer.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), anak perusahaan yang dimiliki sepenuhnya oleh ViacomCBS Inc., memiliki dan mengoperasikan jaringan televisi premium SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL dan FLIX®, dan juga menawarkan SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON PERMINTAAN dan FLIX ON PERMINTAAN®, dan jaringan otentikasi layanan SHOWTIME kapan saja®. Showtime Digital Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, mengoperasikan berdiri sendiri layanan streaming SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TV, Oculus Go, Tahun®, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI memasarkan dan mendistribusikan olahraga dan acara hiburan untuk pameran ke pelanggan secara pay-per-view melalui SHOWTIME PPV®. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, pergi ke www.SHO.com.
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Sergey LIPINETS: “KAMI TIDAK PERNAH MELAWAN BEAT DALAM PERSIAPAN, BAHKAN DENGAN PERUBAHAN LAWAN ”

Mantan Juara Dunia Lipinets Bertempur Tak Terkalahkan
Custio Clayton untuk Gelar Interim Kelas Welter IBF
Live pada SHOWTIME® Hari Sabtu, Bulan Oktober 24 Judul a
Acara Juara Tinju Premier

NEW YORK (Bulan Oktober 20, 2020) – Bahkan dengan perubahan tanggal dan kemudian lawan, Mantan juara dunia Sergey Lipinets tetap sangat percaya diri di kamp pelatihan dan persiapan keseluruhan saat dia bersiap untuk menghadapi tak terkalahkan Custio Clayton untuk Gelar Interim Kelas Welter IBF langsung pada SHOWTIME Sabtu ini, Bulan Oktober 24 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) memimpin acara Premier Boxing Champions.

“Kami tidak pernah ketinggalan dalam persiapan, bahkan dengan perubahan lawan,Kata Lipinets. “Pertarungan saya dengan Kudratillo Abdukakhorov berlangsung begitu lama sehingga saya sudah berpikir bahwa dia akan dipaksa mundur., jadi saya tidak terkejut. Saya tidak terlalu peduli, meskipun. Siapapun yang harus saya lawan, saya siap bertarung, jadi saya tidak mempertimbangkan untuk mundur dari pertarungan bahkan untuk satu detik. "

Lipinets memuji pelatihnya, Joe Goossen yang terkenal, untuk membantu pejuangnya secara mental melalui perubahan, selain pelatihan fisik yang mereka lakukan menuju pertarungan.

“Memiliki Joe Goossen seperti memiliki psikiater sekaligus pelatih,Kata Lipinets. “Dia sangat membantu tentang cara mendekati semua ini. Joe membantu saya tetap tenang dan memahami bahwa sesuatu yang baik selalu datang dari situasi yang buruk atau sulit, dan karena itu, Saya tidak pernah kehilangan fokus. "

Clayton adalah atlet Olimpiade Kanada dengan resume profesional tanpa cela menuju pertarungan ini. Sedangkan Lipinets mencatat bahwa ada perbedaan gaya bertarung antara Abdukakhorov dan Clayton, tidak ada yang mengubah niatnya pada bulan Oktober 24.

“Saya tahu bahwa Clayton memiliki latar belakang amatir yang hebat,Kata Lipinets. Aku sudah memeriksa gayanya, dan perbedaan utamanya adalah Abdukakhorov lebih aktif dan Clayton lebih akurat. Abdukakhorov juga sedikit lebih agresif dan Clayton lebih sabar.

“Saya tidak berpikir yang satu lebih tangguh atau lebih mudah dari yang lain. Saya pikir siapa pun yang bertarung di level ini adalah lawan yang sulit. Abdukakhorov lebih sering bergerak dan bisa menjadi lebih canggung dengan gaya berbeda yang dia gunakan. Keduanya orang yang sangat tangguh, tapi saya siap untuk Clayton dan hanya fokus padanya saat ini. "

Meskipun satu-satunya fokusnya pada Clayton, Lipinets tahu bahwa pertarungan ini membawa peluang besar untuk membuat proklamasi keras ke seluruh divisi kelas welter bertumpuk dengan kinerja besar untuk merebut gelar sementara IBF.

"Saya siap untuk membuat satu pernyataan - tempat saya di sini,Kata Lipinets. “Saya ingin bertarung yang terbaik. Saya ingin membuat jejak saya pada olahraga ini dan membangun warisan saya. Saya harus melakukannya dengan cara yang sulit, tapi saya tidak mengeluh. Saya berjuang untuk kejuaraan pertama saya hanya dengan saya 13th pertarungan pro. Saya percaya bahwa saya pantas berada di puncak olahraga ini. Orang-orang harus mulai menyebut nama saya dengan orang-orang top dan setelah pertarungan ini mereka harus melakukannya. Anda tidak dapat melihat melewati saya lagi. "

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TENTANG LIPINET VS. CLAYTON
Lipinets vs.. Clayton akan melihat mantan juara dunia Sergey Lipinets menghadapi tak terkalahkan Custio Clayton untuk aksi headlining Judul Kelas Welter Sementara IBF langsung pada SHOWTIME Sabtu, Bulan Oktober 24 dari Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn. dalam acara yang dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.

BOXING SHOWTIME: Tayangan edisi KHUSUS akan dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT dan akan melihat pesaing yang tak terkalahkan Xavier Martinez pertempuran sengit Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero dalam 12 putaran Penyisihan Judul Kelas Bulu Super WBA di acara utama bersama. Naik super ringan Malik "Iceman" Hawkins akan berduel dengan artis knockout Subriel Matías dalam pertarungan 10 ronde untuk memulai aksi yang disiarkan televisi.

Acara ini dipromosikan oleh TGB Promotions, Promosi Lee Baxter dan Promosi Mayweather.

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