Michael Dutchover Faces Thomas Mattice in Homecoming Bout While Ruben Villa Squares Off Against Highly Touted Prospect Enrique Vivas
NEW YORK – settembre 5, 2019 – Undefeated welterweight prospectBrandun Leewill make his television debut against NicaraguanMilton Arauzin the eight-round opening bout of a three-fightShoBox: La nuova generazionetelecast on Friday, Settembre 20 in diretta su Showtime (10:30 p.m. ET / PT) from La Hacienda Event Center in Midland, Texas.
Nel main event precedentemente annunciato, Midland native and fast-rising prospectMichael Dutchover dovrà affrontare ShoBox veterano Thomas Matticein a 10-round lightweight bout while undefeated featherweight prospectsVilla Ruben (16-0, 5 KO) e Enrique Vivas (17-0, 9 KO) clash in a 10-round matchup.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing in association with GH3 Promotions, Garcia Promotions and Now Boxing Promotions, sono al prezzo di $120, $100 e $80 e può essere acquistato online all'indirizzowww.haciendamidland,con o chiamando 432-563-3737.
Super lightweight prospect Lee(15-0, 13 KO), di La Quinta, Calif. turned pro at 17 after a decorated amateur career (196-5). He has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney and Mauricio Herrera. Addestrato da suo padre Bobby, the 20-year-old has built up an 87-percent knockout ratio. A very active fighter, he had five bouts in 2018 and he will be facing his fourth opponent this year. He last fought on August 23 and is looking for a definitive win on his TV debut.
“I’m really excited about my first television fight onShoBoxand my first eight-round fight,", Ha detto Lee. “I’m in camp training really hard with my dad and trainer. This is an amazing opportunity for me. I will not disappoint on September 20.”
The 27-year-old, Arauz (10-1-1, 5 KO), of Jinotega, Nicaragua, had a successful amateur run. He fought 80 amateur bouts and compiled a record of 74 wins against six defeats. Egli è diventato professionista nel 2014 and won his first nine bouts. His lone loss came in May of 2017, when he was disqualified for repeated low blows against Angel Galo. Nicknamed “El Norteño”, Arauz will be fighting outside of his native Nicaragua for the first time on September 20.
“I’m very excited to showcase my talent on such a big network,” Arauz said. “Knowing so many great fighters had the opportunity to fight onShoBox, I’m ready to put on a show. Also being able to come to the United States for the first time. I’m ready to give it my all and put on a great performance.”
Arauz said he’s aware of the undefeated Lee’s background and that he was also an outstanding amateur. “That’s not going to stop me, and I’m ready to give it my all and take it to him,” Arauz said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me and I’m going to take advantage of it. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get the win.”
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Chuck McKean producing and Rick Phillips directing.
Shields Combattimenti a diventare tre divisioni campione del mondo In Città di debutto dei Dort federale Event Center in selce, me.
Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE® Vivere a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Biglietti in vendita da oggi a 2 p.m. E!
NEW YORK – Agosto 6, 2019 – Indiscusso campione del mondo pesi medi Claressa Shields’ tentativo di storia è stato riprogrammato per Sabato, Ottobre 5 in diretta su Showtime. Shields avranno lo scopo di entrare nella storia come il combattente più veloce nel pugilato, maschio o femmina, per diventare un campione del mondo tre divisioni quando assume l'ex campione del mondoIvana Habazin per il vacante titolo WBO Junior medi suShowtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE (9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT) dal centro Dort federale Event a Flint, me.
Il campionato welter Diamante Super vacante WBC donne sarà anche sulla linea in Shields’ primo incontro professionale nella sua città natale.
La lotta ritorno a casa è stata inizialmente prevista per agosto 17 e rinviata a giugno dopo Shields ha subito un lieve infortunio al ginocchio destro, mentre facendo lavori stradali.
Shields vs. Habazin è promosso da Salita. I biglietti per l'evento in diretta in vendita da oggi / Martedì, Agosto 6 a 2 p.m. ET e possono essere acquistati presso Ticketmaster.com e al botteghino Dort Centro.
Il 24-year-old Shields (9-0, 2 KO) è un titlist due-divisione che è diventato l'indiscusso campione dei medi con una vittoria quasi shutout oltre Christina Hammer nel mese di aprile su Showtime. In tal modo, si è unita Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk e Cecilia Braekhus come gli unici combattenti per hanno unificato tutti e quattro i titoli mondiali in ogni categoria di peso (poiché Katie Taylor si è unito alla prestigiosa lista).
Ora, la stella Flint cerca di fare ancora di più la storia nella sua sesta apparizione da headliner su Showtime. Con una vittoria contro Habazin, Shields sarebbe diventato un campione tre divisioni in proprio 10 estremità, battendo il record di Vasiliy Lomachenko, che ha compiuto l'impresa in 12 combattimenti.
“Sto più entusiasti che mai. Sono 100 per cento recuperato, ed io non vedo l'ora di tornare sul ring e combattere davanti ai miei tifosi città natale di Flint come campione indiscusso del mondo,” , ha detto Shields. “Avere la possibilità di diventare campione del mondo in una divisione terzo peso più velocemente di qualsiasi uomo o donna nella storia della boxe farà ottobre 5 una notte io a cuore per sempre. E 'un altro grande passo nella storia, e gigante passo avanti nel sollevamento pugilato femminile sulla strada per l'uguaglianza.”
Habazin (20-3, 7 KO), di Zagabria, Croazia, è classificato No. 1 dalla WBO a 154 libbre. Il 29-year-old, chi sarà facendola U.S.. debutto, ha vinto il welter IBF titolo su Sabrina Giuliani in 2014. Nel suo prossimo combattimento, Habazin cadere una decisione unanime di Braekhus in un periodo storico in cui l'unificazione Braekhus raccolse tutte e quattro le cinture più importanti titolo mondiale. Più di recente, Habazin vendicato uno dei soli tre perdite nella sua carriera di Eva Bajic a Zagabria.
“E 'un onore e un sogno per combattere in U.S.. sulla televisione nazionale,” Habazin detto. “Un sacco di combattenti mai avere questa opportunità nella loro carriera quindi so che ho bisogno di fare la maggior parte di esso. Mi sono allenato per questa lotta da giugno e il rinvio mi ha dato solo più tempo per prepararsi. Ho intenzione di mettere il mio sforzo migliore in avanti per impressionare i tifosi e dimostrare che io sono per davvero.
“Non sto venendo a combattere per un titolo mondiale, Sto lottando per la mia vita e la mia carriera. Credo che io sono il migliore e ora ho avuto la possibilità di dimostrare che, e non c'è nessun avversario meglio per quel che Claressa Shields.”
Shields è stato il primo pugile americano nella storia – maschio o femmina – per vincere consecutivi medaglie d'oro olimpiche. Lei è diventato professionista a seguito della 2016 Olimpiadi e intitolato boxe evento principale delle prime donne nella storia della televisione premio in soli sua lotta secondo professionista in 2017. Shields divenne unificate super-campione mondiale dei pesi medi delle donne nel solo la sua lotta quarto professionale, e un campione di due divisioni al sesto concorso professionale. Lei è stato incoronato l'indiscusso campione di 160 chili nel suo nono lotta, meno di tre anni dopo il passaggio al professionismo in seguito alla 2016 Olimpiadi.
“Da Christy Martin e Laila Ali di Cris Cyborg e Ronda Rousey, e ora Claressa Shields, Showtime è stato a lungo il pioniere in sport di combattimento delle donne,” Detto Gordon Hall, Produttore esecutivo di Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE. “Senza domande, Claressa Shields è il volto della boxe femminile e siamo entusiasti di presentare un altro storico traguardo nella sua carriera mentre si guarda a catturare un terzo campionato di divisione a tempo di record. Questa è la sesta apparizione di Claressa su Showtime e l'ennesima prova di come lei continua la sua ricerca personale per diventare il più grande di tutti i tempi.”
“Con la nuova data, questa lotta sta per essere ancora più significativo,” Detto Dmitriy Salita, Presidente di Promotions Salita. “Claressa ha avuto il tempo per ottenere 100 cento sani e in forma migliore della sua vita come lei va giù di peso per lottare per un altro storico traguardo. D'altronde, Ivana ha utilizzato questo tempo in più per prepararsi Claressa sia mentalmente che fisicamente. Lei è rimasto in campo per tutta l'estate mentre si prepara a venire in America a sconvolgere Claressa e realizzare ciò che si sente è il suo destino. Sta andando essere due combattenti nella parte superiore dei loro giochi.”
“Ottobre 5 sarà un magnifico evento per Claressa Shields, per la boxe femminile, e per di Claressa città natale città di Flint,” ha dichiarato Mark Taffet, direttore di Claressa Shields. “Claressa continua a brillare un faro di luce sullo sport, facendo la storia in ogni lotta e raggiungendo livelli inimmaginabili. Lei è una volta in un atleta di vita e la giovane donna, e se lei è vittorioso ottobre 5 lei diventerà l'uomo più veloce o la donna nella storia di boxe a vincere un titolo mondiale in una terza divisione di peso.”
Barry Tompkins chiamerà la Showtime Boxing: azione SPECIAL EDITION da bordo ring con la boxe storico Steve Farhood e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez funge da esperti analisti. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.
L'undercard per la trasmissione televisiva sarà annunciato nelle prossime settimane.
NEW YORK – July 9, 2019 –Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin says he has too many physical advantages, while former world title challenger BJ Flores says he has too much experience to lose their upcoming 10-round clash.
Numero WBA. 5-ranked Wallin (20-0, 13 KO) and Flores (34-4-1, 21 KO) will meet this Friday, Luglio 12, in the co-featured bout of aShoBox: La nuova generazionetripleheader telecast (in diretta su Showtime 10 p.m. ET / PT) from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Lavaggio.
Presented by Salita Promotions and Brian Halquist Productions, “Battle at the Boat 122” will also feature top American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 KO), from Saginaw, Mich., returning for his second consecutiveShoBoxtest against the streaking Jerry Forrest (25-2, 19 KO), di Newport News, Va., in the 10-round headliner and in the opening televised bout, undefeated featherweight Giovanni Mioletti (16-0, 7 KO) of Chicago will face Ecuador’s Luis Porozo (14-0, 7 KO).
The 28-year-old Wallin, a southpaw from Sundsvall, Svezia, says he’s been expanding his horizons working with trainer Joey Gamache at Mendez Boxing in Manhattan.
“Training has been very good. I have been back in New York for six weeks now and I’ve had some great sparring with a lot of different guys and different styles,” said 28-year-old Wallin. “Sparring is the best training you can get. It’s the most like a fight, so just getting in with all these different guys is a great experience.”
Undefeated Wallin says he’s got too much of everything for former cruiserweight Flores in this fight.
“BJ Flores is a guy that’s experienced, but I know what to do,"Ha detto Wallin. “I have the tools to beat him. He’s good as a cruiserweight, but this is a heavyweight fight. It’s different than being a good cruiser. I will win because I’m a better boxer with better skills. I’m too big, young and strong for him. I always get nervous before a fight, but that’s part of it. Being nervous makes me sharper. I will eventually break him down.”
It’s been something of a whirlwind career for Wallin, who turned pro as the number one heavyweight on the Swedish National team after just 50 combattimenti dilettanti. Heavily courted by promoters for his immense natural talent, Wallin now finds himself signed with Salita Promotions and in the top 5 of the WBA ratings after 20 lotte pro.
He credits trainer Gamache, himself a popular former fighter, with much of his success.
“Joey used to live in Denmark and so did I,"Ha detto Wallin. “That’s where we met six years ago. I followed him back to the US when he came back and I signed with Salita at the beginning of this year. We have a great relationship. I love him as a coach and as a person He’s done a lot for me including bringing me over here and making all these connections. I trust him 100% and he trusts me too.”
Wallin says having a great team behind him means ramping up his quest for a world championship.
“I want to have three or four fights this year. I haven’t had that many fights the last couple years, so it’s important to me to stay busy. L'anno prossimo, I’ll be looking for a bigger fight. I’m very excited about everything that is happening.”
The 40-year-old Flores, originally from Arizona, says preparations went surprisingly well for this fight.
“Training couldn’t have gone better,"Flores ha detto. “I had eight good weeks of training and I have zero injuries. Ad essere onesti, I thought camp would be tougher, but everything bounced back nicely. I’ve been sparring for seven weeks. I normally have something nagging on fight week, but I sparred 10 rounds Saturday. I sparred four rounds today. Io ho 22 rounds in since last Wednesday and I feel great.”
Fiori, a two-time world cruiserweight title challenger, says Wallin will be facing a totally different type of opponent than the ones he’s used to.
“He’s never been tested by a guy who thought he could win. Everybody he’s fought came in as an opponent. That’s not to say he’s not good, but I’m the first fighter on his resume coming in expecting to win and I’ve been in with far better opposition.
“I feel like once I get him in the middle rounds and show him he’s in with somebody who is not going anywhere, that’s when we will find out what he’s made of. My experience and game plan are perfect for testing an untested guy. Just because he’s untested doesn’t mean he can’t fight, but we’re going to find out Friday night.”
Contrary to most fighters’ preference, Flores says he’s happy Wallin is a left-handed fighter.
“I’ve been sparring nothing but tall southpaws. Infatti, I haven’t sparred an orthodox fighter in nine weeks. I prefer to fight southpaws. It’s better for my punch selection to fight a southpaw. I’ve never had a problem with it and I’ve never lost to one.”
Now a 16-year pro, Flores says he won’t be worried if the younger fighter comes out with some early aggression.
“If he wants to start fast, that’s OK. I don’t care about the first two or three rounds. The real fight starts after the fourth round. I plan on winning the early rounds, but even if I don’t, it doesn’t matter until we get in the middle rounds. I’m going to attack and be aggressive and go up and down on him. Get him to the middle rounds and see where he’s at. I know where I’m at. I’ve been in with the best heavyweights and cruiserweights in the world over the last 15 anni. I feel great and I’m ready.”
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.
DUE BOUT LEGGERI SULLA GERVONTA “CARRO ARMATO” DAVIS’ HOMECOMING WORLD TITLE DEFENCE SABATO, Luglio 27 In diretta su Showtime® DALLA ROYAL FARMS ARENA DI BALTIMORA
Ex campioni del mondo Yuriorkis Gamboa & Roman Martínez Square-Off; Di Più, Il concorrente leggero Ladarius Miller combatte l'ex campione del mondo Jezreel Corrales in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions
BALTIMORA (Luglio 2, 2019) – Ex campioni del mondo Yuriorkis Gamboa e Romano “Roccioso” Martínez combatterà in un'attrazione leggera da 10 round mentre un concorrente leggero Ladarius “Memphis” Mugnaio incontra l'ex campione del mondo Jezreel “L'invisibile” Corrales in uno showdown di 10 round in diretta su SHOWTIME sabato, Luglio 27 dalla Royal Farms Arena di Baltimora in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT ed è intitolato dal due volte campione dei pesi super piuma e Gervonta nativo di Baltimora “Serbatoio” Davis difende il suo titolo WBA in un ritorno a casa del campionato contro lo sfidante obbligatorio Ricardo “Scientifico” Nunez.
“Sabato, Luglio 27 sarà qualcosa di speciale per la città di Baltimora,” , ha detto Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “Mentre sappiamo cosa porta l'evento principale, entrambi i periodi che lo precedono hanno anche una posta in gioco alta scritta dappertutto. Ogni volta che metti sul ring ex campioni del mondo e giovani potenziali affamati, sai che questi combattenti cercheranno di ottenere la vittoria e alla fine si metteranno in posizione per un colpo al titolo. Prevedo un'azione ininterrotta in questi periodi dalla prima campana alla fine.”
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promosso da Mayweather Promotions e TGB Promotions in associazione con GTD Promotions, sono ora in vendita e possono essere acquistati su Ticketmaster.com o al Box Office Royal Farms dal lunedì al venerdì da 10 a.m. ET a 5 p.m. E.
Un ex titolare di 126 e 130 libbre, Gamboa (29-2, 17 KO) ha vinto i suoi ultimi tre incontri, compresa una decisione sull'ex campione del mondo Jason Sosa. La sua ultima volta, è caduto e ha sconfitto Miguel Beltran Jr. con decisione unanime. Medaglia d'oro olimpica per la nativa Cuba, Gamboa combatte contro Miami e cercherà di ottenere un altro titolo mondiale con una vittoria a luglio 27.
“Sono in un'ottima posizione nella mia carriera e sono molto felice di essere di nuovo su questo grande palco,” ha detto Gamboa. “Rocky Martinez è un avversario molto duro e formidabile e faremo una grande battaglia per i fan. So che supererò questa sfida e avrò più opportunità di selezione. Sto cercando di affrontare Gervonta Davis e diventare di nuovo campione del mondo.”
Sempre in combattimenti emozionanti e memorabili, Martinez (30-3-3, 18 KO) tornò sul ring a marzo battendo William Gonzalez. Combattendo da Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Martinez è un tre volte campione di 130 libbre che ha affrontato combattenti d'élite come Mikey Garcia e Vasiliy Lomachenko nel corso di una carriera che lo ha visto sconfiggere anche Orlando Salido e Diego Magdaleno.
“Sono felice per questa opportunità e per avere questa possibilità di essere di nuovo vicino a una lotta per il titolo mondiale,” , ha detto Martinez. “Mi sto allenando per vincere contro un buon combattente a Yuriorkis Gamboa. È una lotta che definirà il mio futuro e sono pienamente pronto per diventare di nuovo campione del mondo, e questa volta in un'altra divisione di peso.”
Il 25enne Miller (19-1, 6 KO) ha vinto 10 combatte di fila, inclusa una vittoria sull'attuale campione del mondo Jamel Herring, mentre cerca di guadagnare una lotta per il titolo mondiale. Originario di Memphis e ora residente a Las Vegas, Miller iniziò 2019 con un primo turno a eliminazione diretta su Daulis Prescott a febbraio e ora ha gli occhi puntati su come vincere una lotta per il titolo mondiale.
“Vengo a fare una dichiarazione il 27 luglio,” ha detto Miller. “Questa è la mentalità per cui mi sono allenato. Sto affrontando un ex campione del mondo e una vittoria può consolidare il mio nome nella divisione 135 libbre. Ho lavorato sodo e so che Corrales non porterà nulla per cui non sono preparato. Sono entusiasta di avere questa opportunità, approfittane e fai un passo avanti verso un campionato del mondo.”
Rappresenta il suo nativo Panamá, Corrales(23-2, 9 KO) ha vinto un titolo mondiale di 130 libbre battendo Takashi Uchiyama in Giappone nel 2016, prima di sconfiggerlo con decisione nella rivincita. Il 27enne è tornato sul ring ad aprile per eliminare Onalvi Sierra in due round.
“Sono molto entusiasta di avere questa opportunità e grato di avere un'altra possibilità di combattere ai massimi livelli,” ha detto Corrales. “Miller è un pugile molto abile e rispetto le sue capacità. Lo metterò alla prova e vedrò se riesce a combattere con il piede posteriore. Mi preparerò in modo da avere tutti gli strumenti per ottenere la vittoria il 27 luglio.”
PHILADELPHIA / LOS ANGELES – Luglio 1, 2019 -This past Saturday night, Brandon Adams announced himself as a top contender as he put on a gutsy performance against undefeated WBC World Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo in Charlo’s hometown of Houston.
The bout was the main event that and was televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, in which Adams gave a strong account for himself.
Adams took some of the best shots that the power punching Charlo could throw, and not only was Adams never hurt in the fight, in the later rounds, he began to take the fight to the hometown champion.
“I was ready to risk it all. I went into the fight looking to dominate and get the stoppage victory. I knew going into the fight that is what I needed to do going into his hometown,” , ha detto Adams.
Adams was not in the least intimidated by stepping into enemy territory, but there were a few things that happened during the fight that he did not expect which hindered his gameplan.
“The referee would not let me get low. As you saw during the fight, I was crouching down to get inside, but the referee gave me a warning for doing that. I had to think of a different way to get in there without revealing myself,” continued Adams.
Sebbene, the television announcers and many on social media seemed surprised at the gutsy effort from Adams, the Watts, California native was very confident of his abilities as he entered the ring on Saturday night.
“Mi sento bene. I knew I was capable of being on that level. I took out of the fight is that there are a few little things that I can work on and that I could have done in there. I did not know the referee would not let me get low or even let us fight in close as much as I wanted. I felt he would break us a little quickly. I also got hit in the back of the head a couple of times. Fighting in his hometown was tough.”
“I know this fight will help me better myself. Coming out of The Contender, my goal was to fight at 154 libbre, but this was a world title opportunity. I proved that I am on that level at 160, and I will now look for the best opportunities at both 154 and 160.”
“We are very proud of Brandon. He fought very hard and put on a great performance,” said Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions. “Brandon proved that he is a world class fighter, and now the world has seen what we already knew, that he is on the elite level. There will be many doors that will be open for him to secure more big fights.”
“I was impressed on how Brandon performed,” said Jeff Wald, Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of The Tournament of Contenders. “He has a big career ahead of him at both 154 e 160 libbre.”
Araujo Replaces Jose Romero Who Was Forced To Withdraw Due To Injury
NEW YORK - (Giugno 12, 2019) – Undefeated lightweight prospect Yeis Solano will face a new opponent in former Argentine Lightweight Champion Elias Damian Araujo in an eight-round bout that will open aShoBox: La nuova generazionetripleheader on Friday, Giugno 21 diretta su Showtime a 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.
Nel main event, southpaw Sebastian Fundora (12-0, 8 KO) of Coachella, Calif., faces Hector Zepeda (17-0, 4 KO) from Tijuana, Mexico in a 10-round super welterweight bout. Nella co-feature, Michel Rivera (15-0, 10 KO) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic takes on Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron (13-0, 7 KO) in un attacco leggero otto round. The event is promoted by Sampson Boxing in association with Paco Presents. Biglietti, a partire da $10, are on sale now and available atwww.WinnaVegas.com.
Solano, (14-0, 10 KO), is not concerned about the last minute opponent change. “It doesn’t matter who I fight. I trust my team and my skills,"Lui ha detto. “I don’t worry about who is across from me. I would have beaten the first guy and I will beat this guy too. I don’t train to beat one fighter specifically. I train to beat all fighters and I make adjustments in the ring. Some fighters get upset when the opponent changes. Not me. Even if my team says they want me to fight a different guy at the weigh-in, my job stays the same.”
Solano is a hard punching 26-year-old from Monteria, Colombia who started boxing at the age of seven; he amassed an amateur record of 118-12. He’s a former WBA Fedebol Lightweight Champion and in 2012 placed third in the Colombia National Games. Nel suo ultimo incontro, he scored a five-round stoppage over Jesus Manuel Sandoval in October 2018. He is currently training at Compton Boxing Gym in Compton, Calif., and is trained by Jose Ponce, Sr. and his son Jose Ponce, Jr.
“Sono entusiasta per questa lotta,” said Araujo, who is making his United States debut. “My style is aggressive. I have fought four southpaws. I know how to fight them – I like fighting them.
“I checked out videos of Solano. I think he is going to come to fight. He’s training out of Compton, California, so he’s going to come more than ready, anche. These are the ingredients for a good show.”
Araujo (19-1, 7 KO) replaces fellow compatriot Jose Romero, who was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury. Nicknamed “El Macho,” Araujo, a 31-year-old southpaw from Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Argentina, won the interim WBC Latino Lightweight Title with a unanimous decision over Jonathan Jose Eniz in October 2016. He successfully defended it twice before losing it to Javier Jose Clavero in an immediate rematch last June. He trains in Coachella with Freddy Fundora, father and trainer of main eventer Sebastian Fundora. In his last outing in January, Araujo stopped veteran Pablo Rodriguez in four rounds.
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.
Also Featuring Unbeaten Prospects Omar Juárez, Mychal Teal & Di Più!
Unbeaten Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo Makes Hometown Return to Battle Brandon Adams in Premier Boxing Champions Main Event Live on SHOWTIME®
HOUSTON (Giugno 11, 2019) – Houston-nativeMiguel Flores will return to the ring to fight in his hometown against Mexico’sLuis MaySabato, Giugno 29 in a 10-round super featherweight fight that highlights an action packed night of undercard attractions from NRG Arena in Houston.
The event is headlined by another Houston-native, unbeaten WBC Interim Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo, who will face middleweight contender Brandon Adams in the main event live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT).
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da Lions Solo Promozioni e Promozioni TGB, are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Charlo vs. Adams is promoted in association with Banner Promotions and The Tournament of Contenders.
Undercard bouts also feature unbeaten Brownsville, Texas-nativeOmar Juárezin a four-round welterweight attraction against Pennsylvania’sSeifullah Wise, imbattutoMycheal Tealdi St. Petersburg, Florida taking onMark Beukefor a four-round middleweight affair and unbeaten San Antonio-nativeRaymond Guajardofacing Compton, California di Jaime Mezain a four-round middleweight fight.
Rounding out the action is undefeated Weslaco, Texas-nativeCésar Cantústepping in for a four-round super featherweight clash against North Carolina’sChante Bowens, a six-round lightweight bout between McAllen, Texas-nativeNelson Hamptonand West Virginia’sDakota Lingerand the pro debut ofZamy Larryin a four-round super middleweight showdown versus North Carolina’sCarlos Umanzor.
Born in Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico and living in Houston, Fiori (23-2, 11 KO) will return to the ring for the first time since April 2018, when he stopped Raul Chirino in two rounds. The 26-year-old was scheduled to challenge Leo Santa Cruz for his featherweight world title in February before suffering an ankle injury in training. He looks to get one step closer to regaining a title opportunity when he faces the 35-year-old May (21-14-1, 8 KO) from Yucatan, Messico.
Il due volte campione del mondo Super Featherweight Gervonta Davis torna a casa a Baltimora per difendere il titolo contro lo sfidante obbligatorio Ricardo Núñez sabato, Luglio 27 In diretta su Showtime® dalla Royal Farms Arena
WBA Super Featherweight Titlist Davis è il primo campione del mondo di Baltimora a fare la difesa della città natale a Quasi 80 Anni
Biglietti in vendita domani, Venerdì, Giugno 7 a 12 p.m. E!
BALTIMORA (Giugno 6, 2019) – Due volte super campione dei pesi piuma e nativo di Baltimora Gervonta “Serbatoio” Davis difenderà il suo titolo WBA in un ritorno a casa del campionato contro lo sfidante obbligatorio Ricardo “Scientifico” Nunez Sabato, Luglio 27 in diretta su SHOWTIME dalla Royal Farms Arena di Baltimora in un evento presentato dai Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT e sarà caratterizzato dal più giovane campione del mondo americano in carica a Davis, mentre diventa il primo campione del mondo di Baltimora a fare una difesa del ritorno a casa in quasi 80 anni.
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather e Promozioni TGB, sono in vendita domani, Venerdì, Giugno 7 a 12 p.m. ET e può essere acquistato su Ticketmaster.com o al Box Office Royal Farms dal lunedì al venerdì da 10 a.m. ET a 5 p.m. E.
“Portare uno spettacolo a Baltimora per Gervonta per esibirsi su un palco di fronte ai fan della sua città natale è stata una richiesta da tempo da parte sua e sono contento che stia arrivando a buon fine,” , ha detto Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “Il momento in cui si svolgerà il suo ritorno a casa non potrebbe essere migliore con lui che ha elevato la sua carriera ad essere il combattente più eccitante dello sport e pronto a dare una sorpresa ai suoi fan della città natale quest'estate. Luglio 27 alla Royal Farms Arena sarà qualcosa di speciale per la città di Baltimora.”
“A soli 24 anni, Gervonta Davis è già una delle più grandi star della boxe, e il suo potere di attrazione continua a crescere con ogni performance,” ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Programmazione di eventi e sport, Showtime Networks Inc. “Ha segnato knockout in ciascuna delle sue cinque apparizioni consecutive in SHOWTIME mentre entusiasmava i fan con la sua teatralità dentro e fuori dal ring. Per il suo prossimo test, Gervonta affronta un avversario con un rapporto ad eliminazione diretta altrettanto impressionante in Ricardo Núñez. Ci aspettiamo fuochi d'artificio per tutto il tempo che dura questo combattimento.”
Davis (21-0, 20 KO) è diventato il più giovane campione del mondo americano in carica nel 2017 quando ha consegnato una performance da star in SHOWTIME battendo Jose Pedraza per il titolo IBF da 130 libbre a soli 22 anni. Ora, fa il suo ritorno nella sua città natale per combattere per la prima volta come campione del mondo.
Il 24enne è diventato il più giovane due volte campione del mondo ad aprile 2018 quando ha eliminato Jesus Andres Cuellar nel terzo round del loro incontro WBA Super Featherweight Championship. Di recente ha eliminato l'ex campione del mondo Hugo Ruiz nel primo round del suo primo evento principale SHOWTIME a febbraio. Davis, che possiede knockout in tutti e cinque i suoi combattimenti nel campionato del mondo, è il primo nativo di Baltimora a difendere nella sua città natale da quando Harry Jeffra ha difeso il titolo mondiale dei pesi piuma in 1940.
“È sempre stato un mio obiettivo riportare una lotta per il titolo mondiale nella mia città di Baltimora,” ha detto Davis, che non ha combattuto a Baltimora dal suo quarto incontro da professionista. “Sono entusiasta e grato alla mia squadra per aver contribuito a far sì che ciò accada sabato, Luglio 27. I biglietti andranno velocemente, quindi non aspettare di acquistarli! I can’t wait to put on a great show and to see all my supporters in Baltimore help me make it a night to remember at Royal Farms Arena.”
The hard-hitting Panamanian Núñez (21-2, 19 KO) will be making his U.S. debutto nel luglio 27 as he seeks to take advantage of his first world title opportunity. The 25-year-old is on a 10-fight winning streak in which he has scored nine knockout victories. After his opponent was forced to withdraw from a scheduled March 2 bout on SHOWTIME,Núñez scored a first-round knockout of Eduardo Pacheco in April to make it three consecutive knockouts heading into this championship bout.
“My daughter is about to be born and with her in mind I am working very hard for this fight,” said Núñez. “I am dedicating this fight to my daughter and Panama, che mi ha sempre sostenuto. Sono grato per questa opportunità e anche se alcune persone non sanno molto di me, dopo luglio 27, tutti mi conosceranno come il nuovo campione del mondo.”
Top American Heavyweight Prospect Franklin Faces Jerry Forrest In Main Event While Sweden’s Otto Wallin Clashes With BJ Flores in Co-Featured Bout
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Top American heavyweight prospectJermaine Franklinreturns for his second consecutive test of 2018 su ShoBoxagainst the streakingJerry Forrestin the 10-round headliner. Nella co-optional attacco, undefeated Swedish heavyweight and top-10 ranked contenderOtto Wallinwill battle former world title challengerBJ Floresin a 10-round clash on the seventhShoBox trasmissione televisiva di 2019.
“The heavyweight division is the strongest it’s been in a generation with a number of new faces looking to position themselves for an eventual title shot,”Ha dichiarato Gordon Hall, Produttore esecutivo di ShoBox. “Otto Wallin is on the doorstep based on his rankings in the top 10 but he needs that statement win to get there. BJ Flores is not coming to test Wallin. He is coming to win and feels he has what it takes to teach Wallin a lesson.
“Jermaine Franklin is the best American heavyweight prospect and, at only 25 anni, still has a ton of growth potential. He passed his first test on ShoBox in April and we look forward to getting a second look at him in another step-up fight. Forrest is far more experienced than Franklin. This will be his fifth fight of 2019, and he is fully aware of what a win will do for his career.”
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with Brian Halquist Productions, go on sale Saturday, Giugno 1 and are available via Ticketmaster and the Emerald Queen Box Office.
“This is an exciting time for the heavyweight division and on July 12 boxing fans will have an opportunity to witness two of the division’s best new faces in significant tests,"Detto promotore Dmitriy Salita. “Jermaine Franklin’s goal is to be an American heavyweight world champion, and an impressive performance in a tough matchup with Jerry Forrest will be a significant step in his quest to the title.
“Otto Wallin is an example of what happens when you combine dreams and hard work. He grew up in a small town in Sweden and aims to challenge for the heavyweight world title and follow in the footsteps of Ingemar Johansson. Otto is fighting a proven veteran in BJ Flores who’s only losses have been in world title fights, so I expect it will be an exciting matchup from the opening bell.”
The 25-year-old Franklin (18-0, 13 KO), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 Nazionale di Golden Gloves Champion. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. alla 2016 Giochi Olimpici, Franklin turned down the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team and instead chose to begin his professional career in 2015. Widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, Franklin has built his undefeated record with relative ease since turning pro, knocking out nine of his first 10 professional opponents. Franklin made his SHOWTIME debut in the co-featured bout of the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer event in April, guadagnare una decisione unanime sulla ex No. 1-classificato Stati Uniti. amatoriale Rydell Booker.
“In my SHOWTIME debut earlier this year, I felt I could have put on a better show but I won and that’s most important,” Franklin said. “Winning this fight is an important step toward my dreams of fighting for a heavyweight championship. This fight also is a chance for the fans to see me more focused and prepared. Jerry Forrest has been around the game for a while and he brings a lot of skills to the ring. I will be ready for him.”
Forrest (25-2, 19 KO), di Newport News, Va., has won eighteen consecutive bouts since dropping back-to-back contests to world title challenger Gerald Washington and Michael Hunter, whose only professional loss came to former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Forrest, a 6-foot-1 southpaw, scored an eight-round unanimous decision over Joshua Tufte his last time out in April.
“This is a long time coming for me,” said Forrest. “My record and my potential are definitely worthy to fight in the main event on national television. This is where I should be. I’m very comfortable and I’m not at all overwhelmed. I’ve fought in the Nationals and big tournaments and I’m not afraid of the spotlight. Franklin throws a lot of punches and tries to bully you out. He’s not super accurate from what I see. He’s a heavyweight who will try to outwork you. I see him as a very similar fighter to Andy Ruiz. My training is going great, I haven’t been out of shape in two years. I’ve been in the gym grinding and doing it old school.”
Wallin (20-0, 13 KO, 1 ND) ha fatto la sua U.S. debut on SHOWTIME in April, also on the undercard of Shields-Hammer, but his fight with Nick Kisner was cut short after an accidental headbutt left Kisner unable to continue, resulting in a No Decision. The 6-foot-5 Wallin turned pro in 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 straight wins in Europe prior to his American debut. The 28-year-old southpaw won the Swedish Boxing Championship at 16-years-old, fought against Anthony Joshua twice as an amateur and was a member of the Swedish National Boxing Team. Currently ranked in the top-ten by both the WBA and IBF, Wallin now has his sights set on becoming his country’s first Heavyweight Champion since Ingemar Johansson in 1960.
“My U.S. debut did not go the way I had hoped and I didn’t get a chance to show off my skills,” said Wallin. “I’m really looking forward to going out there again getting a chance to show a lot more. This is a fight I need to win if I want to go somewhere. I need to win and I need to look good doing it. I need to be sharp at all times and not take anything for granted. This is a sport where everything can change in the blink of an eye.”
Fiori (34-4-1, 21 KO) diventato professionista in 2003 and has enjoyed a long, successful career competing mostly as a cruiserweight. Undefeated through the first seven years and 25 lotte della sua carriera, Flores suffered his first setback when he traveled to Australia to challenge Danny Green for his IBO Cruiserweight world title, lasciando cadere una decisione unanime. The Arizona native bounced back by winning eight of his next nine fights before getting a second chance at a world title, again traveling to his opponent’s hometown. Questa volta, Flores was stopped by WBC Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew in Liverpool. Flores has since moved to heavyweight, where he has won two of his three fights.
“Not only is this a winnable fight for me, Sono 100 percent winning this,” said Flores. “I’m working with [formatori] Angel Heredia and Ibn Cason and world class heavyweight Kubrat Pulev. Working with this team is perfect for getting my strength and conditioning up for this fight, and sparring with one of the top guys in the world in Pulev is making me very sharp. I know Wallin is undefeated and has a good amateur style. He’s tall and has good boxing ability. I know he’s got some talent and is a young up and coming guy. He’ll be trying to make a name for himself off of my name, so I’ll be ready for that.”
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.
Fin dalla sua nascita nel luglio 2001, l'acclamata serie di boxe SHOWTIME, ShoBox: La nuova generazione giovane talento ha caratterizzato abbinato dura. Il ShoBox La filosofia è quella di teletrasmettere emozionante, folla-piacevole e partite ufficiali, mentre fornendo un banco di prova per le prospettive che vogliono determinati a combattere per un titolo mondiale. Alcuni crescente lista del 80 combattenti che sono apparsi su ShoBox e avanzato di raccogliere titoli mondiali include: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams e più.
Six-foot, 7-inch Californian Sebastian Fundora Faces Hector Zepeda of Mexico In Main Event While Dominican Republic’s Michel Rivera Clashes With Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10 p.m. ET/PT From WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa
NEW YORK - maggio 24, 2019 -Six talented prospects will each put their undefeated records on the line in the next edition ofShoBox: La nuova generazione il Venerdì, Giugno 21 diretta su Showtime a 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.
Billed as “Someone’s O Must Go,” the exciting night of fights will feature six boxers with a combined record of 91 wins and no defeats. Since the developmental prospect series debuted in 2001, un totale di 186 boxers have lost their undefeated record onShoBox.
Nel main event, southpaw Sebastian Fundora (12-0, 8 KO) of Coachella, Calif., faces Hector Zepeda (17-0, 4 KO) from Tijuana, Messico, in un 10 round super-welter. Nella co-feature, Michel Rivera (15-0, 10 KO) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic takes on Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron (13-0, 7 KO) in un attacco leggero otto round. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, Argentina’s Jose Romero (21-0, 7 KO) battles Yeis Solano (14-0, 10 KO) of Colombia, also in an eight-round lightweight fight.
“In the 18-year history ofShoBox: La nuova generazione, we have yet to feature a tripleheader with all young, undefeated prospects who are also making theirShoBox debutti,”Ha dichiarato Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of the series since its inception in 2001. “These promising prospects have a combined record of 91-0 and hope to join the current list of 80 fighters who fought on the series and went on to become world champions. This is a show not to be missed.”
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“I’m very proud to present these future champions onShoBox: La nuova generazione, a show that has built so many careers and champions,” said promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “It’s very exciting to present so many undefeated fighters against each other in one event. Every one of these fighters are putting their young careers on the line and three of them will move forward and three will step back that night.”
Nicknamed “The Towering Inferno” and trained by his father, the 21-year-old Fundora fought three times in 2018 and has been called the tallest 154-pound boxer in the division’s history. Often holding a five- to eight-inch height advantage over his opponents, Fundora has knocked out his last four opponents and started 2019 in electrifying fashion with a third-round knockout of then 10-0 Donnie Marshall. Nine of his 12 wins have come against opponents with winning records.
“It’s an honor to be the headliner on aShoBox event,” said Fundora, originally from West Palm Beach, Fla., whose all-action style has been compared to former world champion Antonio Margarito. “My opponent, Hector Zepeda, is from a respected Tijuana boxing family and he will be very tough. A victory over an undefeated fighter like Zepeda will be a big step forward for me. La formazione sta andando bene, and I’ll be more than ready to give the fans another exciting performance on June 21.”
Also 21-years-old, Zepeda is a busy, five-year veteran who goes by the nickname “Baby” and who fought five times in 2018. His father Ernesto Zepeda is a former professional boxer and he’s trained by noted Mexican trainer Romulo Quirarte. Durante la sua carriera, Ernesto sparred all-time great Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. and Hector is a currently sparring with Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. Zepeda is coming off a unanimous decision win over Giovanny Gonzalez on May 18 a Tijuana. In February, Zepeda scored an eight-round unanimous decision over Jesus Javier Gutierrez Montenegro.
“This is the first opportunity that has been presented to me at this caliber,” Zepeda said. “Fundora is a strong fighter, much taller than most. He loves to exchange blows and I am sure this is going to be a great fight. La formazione sta andando benissimo. I am working very hard physically and mentally to leave everything inside the ring June 21. A victory over Fundora on SHOWTIME will open doors, so that a lot of people will know who I am and open the way for better things in my career.”
The 21-year-old Rivera from Santo Domingo, Repubblica Dominicana, is a hard-hitting three-year professional fighting for the first time in the United States. Rivera has stopped five of his last six opponents and was last seen scoring a two-round stoppage over Argentina’s Carlos Daniel Cordoba in January. He has faced eight fighters with winning records, including two who were previously undefeated.
“I am super excited to have this opportunity to fight onShoBox,” Rivera said. “That is where all boxers dream to fight on, especially those with less opportunities like me. My opponent is shorter than me and fights at half-distance and likes to counterattack. He uses his jab a lot and is used to fighting bigger rivals. He’s also more active the first three rounds, then starts to lower the intensity. I need to be aware of his overhand right.”
The 20-year-old Tellez Giron is a native of Queretaro, Messico. The undefeated slugger known as “El Bravo” is an almost four-year professional with a reputation for fighting in his opponents’ backyard and still coming away victorious. Un dilettante compiuto, Tellez Giron had 180 amateur fights starting at the age of 12 and was a state, regional and national champion, as well as Golden Gloves champ. He turned pro at the age of 15 e 2018 traveled to Ukraine where he captured the vacant WBC Youth Silver title. Nel suo ultimo incontro, he stopped fellow Mexican Mario Enrique Martinez in two rounds in December of last year. He has faced nine fighters with winning records, including five who were undefeated.
“In reality, a me, this is just another fight,” Tellez Giron said. “I have been in tough fights before and this is nothing new for me. I am aiming for bigger and better things, so I feel very motivated because this is the time to demonstrate what I have and to show everyone what I am made of. Rivera is a strong fighter, who likes to use distance. I also know that he is very disciplined.”
The 23-year-old Romero is a native of Cordoba, Argentina. He won the World Boxing Council Latino Super Featherweight Title in November 2017 and defended it twice. He is also the current Argentina (FAB) Super Featherweight Title and International Boxing Federation Latino Super Featherweight Champion.
“I am a proud champion of Argentina, but now I’m ready to do what so many of my great countrymen have done and bring my skills to the world,"Ha detto Romero, fighting for the first time in the U.S. “It is a great honor to fight on SHOWTIME, where so many champions have fought before me. From my pro debut, my promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has promised me this chance and now it’s here. I will not blow it. I am training like all my dreams depend on winning. They do.”
Solano is a 26-year-old native of Monteria, Colombia. The hard-punching Solano is a former World Boxing Association Fedebol Lightweight Champion and in 2012 placed third in the Colombia National Games. Nel suo ultimo incontro, he scored a five-round stoppage over Jesus Manuel Sandoval in October 2018. He is currently training at Compton Boxing Gym in Compton, Calif., and is trained by Jose Ponce, Sr. and his son Jose Ponce, Jr.
“I feel very fortunate to have this platform to showcase my talent,” Solano said. “My opponent has an extensive record and I know he’s a good fighter and, like me, I know that he is probably preparing for a war. I look forward to demonstrating all the hard work I am putting in for this fight and at the end of the fight, I will continue to be undefeated.”
Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.
Fin dalla sua nascita nel luglio 2001, l'acclamata serie di boxe SHOWTIME, ShoBox: La nuova generazione giovane talento ha caratterizzato abbinato dura. Il ShoBox La filosofia è quella di teletrasmettere emozionante, folla-piacevole e partite ufficiali, mentre fornendo un banco di prova per le prospettive che vogliono determinati a combattere per un titolo mondiale. Alcuni crescente lista del 80 combattenti che sono apparsi su ShoBox e avanzato di raccogliere titoli mondiali include: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams e più.
