גערי רוססעלל דזשוניער. Retains Featherweight Title with TKO Over Kiko Martinez
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ברוקלין (מייַ 19, 2019) – וובק כעוויווייט וועלט מייַסטער דעאָנטייַ “די בראָנזע באָמבער” ווילדערdelivered the 40טהknockout of his career in devastating fashion Saturday night, sending mandatory challengerדאָמיניק “קאָנפליקט” ברעאַזעאַלעflat on his back with a trademark right hand in front of a raucous crowd at Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Successfully defending his belt for the ninth time, Wilder joins illustrious company alongside Hall of Famers Joe Louis, מוכאַמאַד עלי, Mike Tyson and more and becomes the 10th fighter in history to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Watch HERE: הטטפּס://s.sho.com/2Hp0AEh
In the buildup to tonight’s world championship bout, ווילדער (41-0-1, 40 קאָס) repeatedly promised that the fight would not last long. The towering Tuscaloosa, אַלאַ. native kept his word, scoring the 20טהfirst round knockout of his career and his 15טהknockdown as heavyweight world champion. ברעאַזעאַלע (20-2, 18 קאָס) was able to withstand Wilder’s first early onslaught, but could not beat referee Harvey Dock’s 10-count when Wilder connected flush with the most dangerous right hand in boxing later in the opening round.
“Everything just came out of me tonight”, האט ווילדער. “I know it’s been a big buildup, there’s been a lot of animosity and a lot of words that were said and it just came out of me tonight. That’s what makes boxing so great.
“I just told Breazeale I love him and of course I want to see him go home to his family. I know we say some things, but when you can fight a man and then you can hug him and kiss him, I wish the world was like that. We shake hands and we live to see another day and that’s what it’s all about.”
As the attention of the heavyweight division turns to what’s next, Wilder insists that a fight with Tyson Fury, the only man he has faced and not defeated, or Anthony Joshua remains on the table and in the works.
“I understand what Fury did,” האט ווילדער. “When you get dropped on the canvas like that I understand you have to get yourself back together. But the rematch will happen, like all these other fights will happen. The great thing is all these fights rare in discussion. The big fights will happen. I just want you to have patience.”
ברעאַזעאַלע, whose only two defeats have now come against both Wilder and Joshua, was disappointed he wasn’t allowed to continue the fight.
“I think the ref stopped it a little early because I could hear him saying seven and eight, but that’s boxing,” האט ברעאַזעאַלע. “He did his job and kept us safe for our next fight.
“I got on my feet and had my legs under me. It’s the heavyweight division so there’s going to big shots from guys with power. This was a situation where he landed the big right hand before I did. I thought I was going to come on in the later rounds. I’ll be back and go for the heavyweight title again.”
אין די גלויבנס-שטריך, וובק פעאַטהערוועיגהט וועלט מייַסטער גערי רוססעלל דזשוניער. (30-1, 18 קאָס) put on yet another professional display to defend his belt for the fourth time against a valiantKiko Martinez (39-9-2, 28 קאָס). Due to a gash that opened up over Martinez’s left eye, referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped the fight in the fifth round upon the advice of the ringside physician, resulting in a technical knockout.
רוססעלל, who was fighting for the first time in a year, showed no signs of ring rust and displayed his full skillset including his trademark lightning quick hands. The 30-year-old Capitol Heights, מד. native was dominant from the opening bell and landed on a remarkable 40% פון זיין מאַכט פּאַנטשיז. In an all-action fight with little downtime, Martinez did more than enough to play his part. The Spaniard constantly came forward but Russell continued to target the cut that opened up over his eye after a right hook in the second round. The ringside official called for the stoppage of the fight at 2:52 of round number five.
“I did pretty good,” האט דער 2008 יוז. Olympian Russell to SHOWTIME ringside reporter Jim Gray. “We stayed behind the jab and he couldn’t get past it. We knew that intellect over athleticism would get it done.
“We want [וובאַ פעאַטהערוועיגהט טשאַמפּיאָן] לעאָ סאַנטאַ קרוז,” Russell continued while wearing a shirt that read ‘Leo Next’. “We want to make this fight happen. The fire is all the way hot on this side of the field. You will get burned. I would love for that fight to happen this year. Let’s make it happen.”
“It was a good stoppage for a very tough fight,” said the former world champion Martinez. “I’m definitely a visual fighter so the cut made it tough. Gary was in great physical condition and it was a very hard fight.
“I’m going to rest a little bit now, but I’ll be back. I thought I had some good moments and had a good division. I think I’ll drop back down to 122-pounds to win a world title there.”
In the telecast opener, ונדעפעאַטעד ויסקוק וואַן העראַלדעז (16-0-1, 10 קאָס) און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער אַרגעניס Mendez (25-5-2, 12 קאָס) fought to a highly competitive majority draw. Two judges scored the fight 95-95, while a third had Mendez winning 97-93.
Fighting in front of his mentor Floyd Mayweather, לאַס וועגאַס’ Heraldez controlled many of the early rounds by setting the pace and establishing his jab. Heraldez outlanded Mendez 126-108 in total punches and 70-30 in jabs throughout the 10 ראָונדס. Falling behind early, Mendez, a seasoned veteran and 2004 Dominican Republic Olympian, used his experience to grow back into the fight. The tempo picked up in the fifth round, as both fighters landed several heavy blows but the momentum shifted towards Mendez. The 32-year-old Mendez, who has fought seven current or former champions, closed out the fight exceptionally strong, winning the final round on all three judges’ סקאָרעקאַרדס. Without doing so, Mendez would have lost the fight.
“I thought I won the fight,” said a disappointed Mendez. “He didn’t do anything to me. How did he win the fight? If I have to prove I beat him in a rematch, I’ll be ready. I won’t leave it up to the judges.
“My speed and my power made it difficult for him. I thought my counterpunching was really good. He tired toward the later rounds and that let me get a little closer to him to get my offense going.”
סימילאַרלי, Heraldez thought he did enough to win the fight which he viewed as a potential coming out party.
“I thought I won a close decision,” Heraldez said. “I didn’t think it was a draw. He didn’t do anything that hurt me at any point.
“He wasn’t really engaging with me. He was just trying to move around and pick his shots, but it wasn’t anything I wasn’t ready for. I’ll either take the rematch with Mendez or move forward toward my goal of a world title.”
Preceding the telecast, SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured three undercard attractions streamed live on the SHOWTIME Sports social platforms. A battle between heavyweightsראבערט אַלפאָנסאָ (18-0-1, 8 קאָס) און יאַגאָ קילאַדזע (26-4-1, 18 קאָס) ended in a split-draw after eight rounds of action. While one judge scored the fight 77-75 for Alfonso, another had it 77-75 פֿאַר קילאַדזע, with the third judge scoring it 76-76, resulting in the draw.
Also entering the ring was 2016 יוז. אָלימפּיאַן Gary Antuanne Russell(9-0, 9 קאָס), the younger brother of the featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., ווער דראַפּטMarcos Mojica(16-4-2, 12 קאָס) twice to earn a stoppage 2:13 אין די דריט קייַלעכיק. Rounding out the action was Brooklyn-native and 2016 האַיטיאַן אָלימפּיאַן Richardson Hitchins(9-0, 5 קאָס), who scored a TKO ofAlejandro Munera(4-2-3, 4 קאָס) after Munera was knocked down in round three and unable to continue despite making it to the final bell of the round.
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE ווילדער ווס. Breazeale was a BombZquad event headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, מייַ 18 לעבן אויף Showtime פֿון באַרקלייַס צענטער, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג®began at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. PT and featured WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. דעפענדינג זיין טיטל קעגן ערשטע וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight was co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
“The closest Breazeale is going to get to this belt, is in his dreams,” ווילדער
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again,” ברעאַזעאַלע
ווילדער ווס. Breazeale Heavyweight World Championship Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME®from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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ברוקלין (מייַ 16, 2019) – וובק כעוויווייט וועלט מייַסטער דעאָנטייַ “די בראָנזע באָמבער” ווילדער and mandatory challengerדאָמיניק “קאָנפליקט” ברעאַזעאַלעcontinued their war of words and further escalated their longstanding feud at the final press conference Thursday ahead of their showdown this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
Also featured at the final press conference were WBC Featherweight World Championגערי רוססעלל דזשוניער. און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martinez, who meet in a 12-round bout for Russell’s world title, און אַנביטאַן וואַן העראַלדעז און פרייַערדיק וועלט מייַסטער אַרגעניס Mendez, who compete in a 10-round super lightweight fight. Those two bouts will be part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage beginning at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. פּט אויף שאָוטיים, while three undercard fights will stream live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms beginning at 6:30 פּ.ם. און / 3:30 פּ.ם. PT on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comאוןbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. גרופּע דיסקאַונץ זענען פאַראַנען דורך פאַך 844-בקלין-גפּ. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Barclays Center:
דעאָנטייַ ווילדער
“These fighters always get into great shape and think they have the game plan to beat me. They think they’re going to catch me. It’s not going to work. Nothing this guy has prepared for is going to work.
“I hope he brings the best he can bring. This is more than just a boxing match. I’m passionate about what I do. This has been a long time coming for me and Dominic. He asked for this, and he shall receive.
“It’s going to be an amazing night for me, and a sad night for him. Being heavyweight champion is a big responsibility. Not everyone is made to be a champion. It’s more than being glamorous or carrying around this prestigious belt.
“I’ve trained harder than I’ve ever trained. He’s got me inspired like I was against Bermane Stiverne. I want to hurt Breazeale so bad. I’m going to keep my composure until that time comes Saturday night.
“I don’t believe Breazeale when he speaks. I’ve been in this game for a very long time. Someone like him is not going to beat me. The closest he’s going to get to this belt is in his dreams.
“My whole team has been with me since day one. We started together and we’re going to go all the way together. It’s been an amazing run for me. I started my career at the very bottom and worked all the way to this point.
“We never rushed anything. Even in the Olympics, I was still learning on the job. We trained to be a long term champion, not a short term champion, and we accomplished that. I’m appreciative for how far I’ve come and for everything that’s come with it. Hard work pays off.
“My actions are going to speak louder than my words. I am the best. I am the chosen one. ער קענען זאָגן וואָס ער וויל. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts. I’m going to bring the pain. שבת נאַכט, everyone is in for a treat.”
דאָמיניק ברעאַזעאַלע
“איך בין סופּער יקסייטאַד פֿאַר דעם קאַמף. Virgil Hunter and myself had a great camp. It was truly one of the best of my life. I’m mentally focused and physically right.
“I’m excited to be back and get another knockout win. Getting that WBC belt is everything to me. This is my Super Bowl.
“Victory for me on Saturday is everything. Wilder doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into. He’s in for a fight. He better be confident in his abilities, because Saturday night, he’s going to be in the toughest fight of his life.
“I’m going to beat Deontay so bad that he’s not going to ever want to lace up the gloves again. Sports are 80% mental. When I’m done with him, the mental aspect is going to be beat out of him.
“I’m going to put on another explosive performance. I’ve been dreaming for the last year about hearing ‘and the new.’ It’s a beautiful thing and I can’t wait to make it come true and have my hand raised.
“Wilder hasn’t developed at all during his career. He looks the same as he did in the amateurs. He needs to talk himself up to make himself feel confident.
“I’m too mentally in-tune to be focused on what someone says. When I go into a fight I don’t worry about what my opponent can do, but about what I want to do and how I can execute.
“None of Deontay’s words affect me at all. He’s going to keep barking and I’m just going to keep waiting. I’m going to quiet him down on Saturday night.”
גערי ראַסאַל דזשוניער.
“I’m hungry and ready. Anyone that I step in the ring with is standing in the way of my goals. Anyone trying to stop me, is in a dangerous position.
“We’re going to try to control the pace of the fight with my jab. I don’t think he’s going to get past the jab. He’s going to try to get rough and physical. My plan is to make the adjustments that I need to get this win.
“It’s always a family affair with the Russells. We move as a unit and we excel as a unit. My family is where I pull all my energy from. It’s never a distraction. They give me the fuel I need.
“In boxing you need to have full trust and belief in your coach. I couldn’t imagine a better fit than having my dad. Even if he gives instructions that might not be 100% right in my eyes, I know that it’s going to be the best thing for me.
“No one in this division wants to step in the ring with me. They know the speed and power and abilities that I bring every time I step into the ring.
“Deontay and I were on the same Olympic team, plus Dominic and my little brother Gary Antuanne Russell were also U.S. אָלימפּיאַנס. It makes for an amazing card on Saturday night.”
KIKO MARTINEZ
“I come to fight and get that title. I had a very smooth training camp and feel 100 percent physically.
“I think my experience is superior. He thinks I’m only a pressure fighter, but he hasn’t seen me box the way I’m going to box him on Saturday.
“This is the biggest opportunity of my life. To be on this platform and be able to fight for the championship is very special. I’m going to make the most of it.
“I hope that Russell doesn’t take me lightly because I still have a lot of abilities left. It’s going to be a great fight for as long as it lasts.”
JUAN HERALDEZ
“Camp went great and I can’t wait to put on a show. I’m going to let everyone in this division know that I’m coming for them. I’m going to seize the moment and take full advantage of it.
“I feel strong and I’m ready to fight. I’m just counting down the minutes until I can step into the ring. It’s a lot of excitement and I’m going to let it all out Saturday.
“I plan to win in spectacular fashion on Saturday. I’m going to show everyone that I’m a player at 140-pounds and I’m ready for anyone they can put in front of me.
“I’m not planning to get hit. I’m going to out box him and stick and move. He’s not going to be able to touch me. If the opportunity for a knockout comes, I’ll take it.”
אַרגעניס Mendez
“איך בין זייער יקסייטאַד פֿאַר דעם געלעגנהייט. I had a great training camp and on Saturday night you’re going to see a show at Barclays Center.
“I love boxing and I love this opportunity that I have on Saturday night. I’m going to show my passion for the sport during this fight. I feel great physically and just cannot wait to get into the ring.
“A win on Saturday night opens the door for me. People are going to start seeing me as one of the best fighters from the Dominican Republic.
“עס ס געגאנגען צו זיין אַ גוט קאַמף. I have the speed and skills to out box him. We’re both very smart fighters. I believe I’m the better fighter and it will show on Saturday night.”
סטיווען עספּינאָזאַ, President Sports and Event Programming, שאָוטיים נעטוואָרקס ינק.
“The heavyweight division is exciting again and a lot of that has to do with Deontay Wilder. It’s also been helped by SHOWTIME and our commitment to the division. No other network has been more committed or invested more in the heavyweights than SHOWTIME has and we’re proud of that.
“We’re also proud that several of the fighters on this card have fought frequently on SHOWTIME. Deontay will make his 12טהappearance and Gary will make his 11th. ווילדער, Russell and Dominic all launched their careers on ShoBox, like so many other great fighters.
“When you get two guys together for a long-awaited grudge match, there’s not a lot that needs to be said. Deontay is the longest-reigning heavyweight champion in the sport. This would be the ninth defense for him, which is something that only nine other heavyweights have done in boxing history.
“Deonay had two of the most exciting heavyweight fights in recent history last year. As for Dominic, he’s a big strong experienced guy who’s been on the world stage before. He has fought for a world title and he’s coming off of three consecutive wins. He has plenty of power and we saw that in his last fight against Carlos Negron that he can change the fight in one punch.”
ברעט יאָרמאַרק, CEO of BSE Global
“The heavyweight division has been the talk of the sports world for months, and it’s fitting that the world champion will defend his title right here in Brooklyn in one of the biggest fights in the sport this year.
“דעאָנטייַ, I’ve said for a long time that this is your home away from home and we can’t wait to have you back. You have a big opponent this week in Dominic Breazeale. Dominic you’ve already made two appearances in our ring and we know the fans are looking forward to another great show.”
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE ווילדער ווס. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, מייַ 18 לעבן אויף Showtime פֿון באַרקלייַס צענטער, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג® הייבט בייַ 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. דעפענדינג זיין טיטל קעגן ערשטע וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
דריקט דאָ פֿאַר פאָטאָס; Credit Dave Mandel/SHOWTIME
CORONA, קאַליף. – May 10, 2019 – Undefeated prospect Ruben Villa stayed true to his calm and consistent style, recording a unanimous decision over Luis Alberto Lopez in his first main-event appearance onשאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָןFriday from Omega Products Events Center in Corona, קאַליף.
The judges’ scorecards read 98-92, 97-93 און 96-94 in the featherweight bout, although all threeשאָבאָקסcommentators had Villa winning each round except the 10טה קייַלעכיק, giving the final round to Lopez (17-2, 8 קאָס) in a fight that saw nearly 1,400 punches thrown.
“I give myself a ‘C’ grade,” said Villa, making his second consecutiveשאָבאָקס אויסזען. “He was a tough opponent and had a real awkward style and wasn’t really a boxer. It took me awhile to adjust to him and it was hard not to get frustrated.”
Taken the 10-round distance for the first time in his career, the 22-year-old Villa (16-0, 5 קאָס) of Salinas, קאַליף., took the first two rounds to get used to the top-15 ranked contender Lopez’s awkward style before he began landing heavy body shots to dominate the third round.
In the seventh round, Villa out-jabbed Lopez and continued the onslaught of body punches in the ninth round, but was not able to get the knockout against the game Lopez.
“I agreed with the judges’ scorecards,” the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion Villa said. “I still got the unanimous decision win so I have no problem with that. I can take a whole lot from this fight tonight.”
Lopez was coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February but could not repeat the feat against the highly regarded Villa.
“I hit him with the better shots,” Lopez said. “I was consistently throwing and landing the power shots while he was just jabbing. איך פּעלץ גוט. It’s a complicated to fight a lefty, but I thought I landed the punches that scored.”
אין די גלויבנס-שטריך, undefeated 21-year-old rising prospect Michael Dutchover (13-0, 10 קאָס) made quick work of late replacement Rosekie Cristobal (15-4, 11 קאָס) פון די פיליפינען, connecting on a right-left combination to Cristobal’s liver that sent him to both knees before being counted out by referee Zachary Young at 1:46 of the first round of a scheduled eight-round super lightweight contest.
אין זיין שאָבאָקס דעבוט, Dutchover of Santa Fe Springs, קאַליף., by way of Midland, טעקסאַס, recorded six body connects among his 11 landed power punches in the fight that lasted just 109 סעקונדעס.
“I have to be able to adjust,” said Dutchover, a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a bronze medalist in the 2016 אָלימפּיק קוואַלאַפייערז. “I was given a tall lefty on short notice due to the original opponent dropping out. Part of being a professional is being able to adapt. It’s nothing I haven’t seen before. I’ve seen pretty much every style through the amateurs and now during sparring sessions as a pro.”
Dutchover added: “I was patient and waited for the open shots. He wasn’t covering up the body so that was my target. The plan from the beginning was to break him down. I’m just happy I was able to end it early and give the fans something to talk about.”
אין די עפן באַוט פון די טריפּלעהעאַדער, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (12-0, 7 קאָס) recorded an eighth-round knockout against Brandon Benitez (14-2, 6 קאָס) in an entertaining and all-action fight.
After an even first round, Sanchez and Benitez continued to trade shots over the first three rounds before Benitez’s legs began to betray him and he tired midway through the fourth, slowing the pace of the fight considerably. סאַנטשעז, of North Hollywood, קאַליף., landed three huge punches that staggered Benitez as the fourth round came to a close, stoking the undefeated prospect with confidence as the fight reached progressed to the later rounds.
In the seventh round, Mexico’s Benitez suffered an injury over his right eye from a Sanchez punch, and referee Raul Caiz Jr. warned Benitez prior to the eight round to protect himself. At the start of the eighth round, a flush right hand by the 21-year-old Sanchez connected cleanly and Caiz Jr. stepped in and stopped the fight after just 18 סעקונדעס.
“I felt strong throughout the fight,” Sanchez said. “Benitez was tough so I had to be careful and aggressive at the same time. I know I hurt him a handful of times, but I know I can do better. My conditioning was great. I was ready to go the distance.”
Sanchez out-landed the 21-year-old Benitez 145-94 overall and 123-78 in power connects while landing 42 percent of his power shots to Benitez’s 29 פּראָצענט.
“I was responding well in every round,” said Benitez from Queretaro, מעקסיקא. “I don’t know why the referee stopped it. I had a lot more left. I’m just disappointed I wasn’t allowed to finish the fight.”
Middleweight contender and 2018 champion ofדי קאַנטענדערchampion Brandon Adams was interviewed during Friday’s telecast to discuss his June 29 שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג®showdown with undefeated Jermall Charlo, which was announced earlier on Friday.
“I’m a new face,” Adams told Hall of Famer Steve Farhood. “I’m in the top 10. I’m in the discussion and I think that’s enough to shake everything up. The guy that comes out to nowhere is a great story for boxing.
“I hope I get the best Charlo because I’m bringing the best ‘Cannon.’ I’m very fan friendly and I definitely go for the kill. When I get in the ring I like to entertain myself. I’m very much looking forward to fighting Charlo. It’s going to be exciting.”
Friday’s fights were promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. The full telecastwill replay on Monday, מייַ 12 בייַ 10 פּ.ם. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME®and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.
Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
American Champion Wilder Fights To Join Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, מוכאַמאַד עלי, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10טהHeavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses
שבת, מייַ 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® פון באַרקלייַס צענטראַל אין ברוקלין & דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס
ברוקלין (מייַ 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World Championדעאָנטייַ “די בראָנזע באָמבער” ווילדער defends his title against mandatory challengerדאָמיניק “קאָנפליקט” ברעאַזעאַלע אויף שבת, מייַ 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.
In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.
“There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” האט ווילדער. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.
“I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” האט ווילדער. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.
If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10טהfighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reign – Tommy Burns, דזשאָו לוי, Joe Frazier, מוכאַמאַד עלי, לערי האָלמעס, מייק טיסאָן, לענאַקס לויס, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *טאָן: number of title defenses listed beloאין
“Fighters like Jack Johnson, דזשאָו לוי, מוכאַמאַד עלי, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” האט ווילדער. “Now I’m going to take what they started and make sure that the heavyweight world championship stays in America for a long time.”
Wilder’s successes in the ring have seen him skyrocket toward the kind of recognition that heavyweight champions have garnered throughout history. אין 2018 he was ranked 34 on ESPN’s “World Fame 100” list, the top spot of any boxer in the world.
“Being the heavyweight champion and holding that title on the American sports landscape is a huge deal,” האט ווילדער. “There was a time where that person was as well-known as the president. I’m going to keep leaving a path of destruction inside the ring, so that everyone knows I am the one name and one face of the heavyweight division.”
List of fighters with nine consecutive heavyweight title defenses(listed chronologically): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) דזשאָו לוי (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (nine) 4.) מוכאַמאַד עלי (nine in first run, 10 in second reign) 5.) לערי האָלמעס (20) 6.) מייק טיסאָן (nine in first run) 7.) לענאַקס לויס (nine in second run) 8.) וויטאַלי קליצטשקאָ (11 in second run) 9.) וולאַדימיר קליצטשקאָ (18 in second run)
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE ווילדער ווס. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, מייַ 18 לעבן אויף Showtime פֿון באַרקלייַס צענטער, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג® הייבט בייַ 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. דעפענדינג זיין טיטל קעגן ערשטע וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contender Juan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comאוןbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. גרופּע דיסקאַונץ זענען פאַראַנען דורך פאַך 844-בקלין-גפּ. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
וואָס: Ruben Villa will return for his second consecutiveשאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָן appearance of 2019, but this time the undefeated featherweight prospect will be the headline attraction when he takes on top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez this Friday, מייַ 10 (10:30 פּ.ם. עט / פּט) from Omega Products International in Corona, קאַליף.
SHOWTIME Sports released a “DAY IN CAMP: Ruben Villa” video feature that captures Villa’s humble mindset, grueling training regimen and hunger for success as he prepares for the toughest test of his career. The latest installment of the “DAY IN CAMP” digital franchise is available for viewingדאָ: https://s.sho.com/2LCZxES
Villa’s training begins in the morning at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, קאַליף., where the 22-year-old works on his footwork and technique under the guidance of trainer Max Garcia and ends with a 5-mile run through the Riverside hills. In between, Villa goes through an intense sparring session and watches tape from his last fight where he dispatched then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstשאָבאָקס טעלאַקאַסט פון 2019.
Although he’s still early in his professional career, the two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion has big aspirations.
“Once I’m able to call my own shots and have a world title, I want to be able to say I fought the best and I beat the best.”
In the co-feature of this Friday’sשאָבאָקס טעלאַקאַסט, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 קאָס) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 קאָס) אין אַן אַכט-קייַלעכיק לייטווייט קאָנקורס. אין די עפן באַוט פון די טריפּלעהעאַדער, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 קאָס) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 קאָס) אין אַן אַכט-קייַלעכיק באַוט.
Latest Installment Of Award-Winning Series Premieres This Friday At 10 פּ.ם. ET/PT On SHOWTIME®
NEW YORK – May 6, 2019 -SHOWTIME Sports released an exclusive clipfrom ALL ACCESS: ווילדער ווס. BREAZEALEin advance of the premiere this Friday, מייַ 10 בייַ 10 פּ.ם. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.ווידעא: https://s.sho.com/2GY9KX4
The latest installment of the Sports Emmy®Award-winning series immerses viewers into the lives and training camps of Deontay Wilder and Dominic Breazeale as the 6-foot-7 heavyweights approach a grudge match that has been brewing for more than two years. Wilder will attempt to make the ninth successful defense of his WBC Heavyweight World Championship on Saturday, מייַ 18 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a matchup of two American heavyweights with a combined 90 percent knockout ratio.
אַלע אַקסעס: ווילדער ווס. BREAZEALEimmediately precedes aשאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָןtripleheader headlined by undefeated blue-chip featherweight prospect Ruben Villa taking on Luis Alberto Lopez.
דערצו, the network will offer digital daily installments ofALL ACCESS DAILY: ווילדער ווס. BREAZEALEduring fight week. The digital shorts will deliver the franchise’s signature access and storytelling in the final days before the heavyweight showdown beginning Wednesday, מייַ 15 on the network’s social media channels.
“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore. I’m going to make him retire,” – Heraldez
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Heraldez Battles Former Champion Argenis Mendez Saturday, מייַ 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® פון באַרקלייַס צענטראַל אין ברוקלין & דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס
דריקט דאָfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/ מייַוועאַטהער פּראָמאָטיאָנס
לאַס וועגאַס (מייַ 2, 2019) – Unbeaten super lightweight contenderוואַן העראַלדעז is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world championאַרגעניס Mendezin a 10-round showdown Saturday, מייַ 18 לעבן אויף Showtime פֿון באַרקלייַס צענטער, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore,” said Heraldez. “I’m going to make him retire. My goal on fight night is to win and show out for my Mexican fans in New York.”
Heraldez, who trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with coach Otis Pimpleton, made his 2019 debut in February by knocking out Eddie Ramirez in round seven of their super lightweight fight. Mendez is another step up in competition for the 28-year-old.
“On paper he’s the toughest fighter I’ve faced,” said Heraldez. “I only watched some of his fight against Ramirez, but being a former world champion, it means he’s doing something right. I don’t think he does anything better than me and I’m looking to show it on fight night.”
This will be Heraldez’s first fight on SHOWTIME, giving him a chance to shine on a big stage leading up to the Deontay Wilder heavyweight world title defense against Dominic Breazeale in the main event. For Heraldez, he sees this is an opportunity to display what he’s already being doing in the ring for years.
“I’m excited to be able to show off what I’ve always been able to do,” said Heraldez. “It’s going to be no surprise to the people around me who know what I’m capable of. It’s another stage with more people watching, but the ring and everything else stays the same.
“A fight like this adds more motivation for my future because I want to keep changing the lives of my family. Little by little, win by win and fight by fight, I can accomplish that. That’s where my motivation comes from.”
A Las Vegas-native who is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez believes he’s ready for a world title shot and knows that Argenis Mendez is currently in his path to getting that coveted opportunity.
“If the title fight is there after I beat Mendez, I’m taking it,” said Heraldez. “That’s one of the ultimate goals and something I’ve been preparing for my whole career. I’m going to keep training hard like I always do to be at my best against Mendez. I’m going to have a great performance May 18 and they won’t be able to deny my place in this division.”
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comאוןbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. גרופּע דיסקאַונץ זענען פאַראַנען דורך פאַך 844-בקלין-גפּ. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE ווילדער ווס. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, מייַ 18 לעבן אויף Showtime פֿון באַרקלייַס צענטער, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, און דערלאנגט דורך פּרעמיער באָקסינג טשאַמפּיאָנס.
שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג® הייבט בייַ 9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. דעפענדינג זיין טיטל קעגן ערשטע וועלט מייַסטער Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction.
דריקט דאָfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/ מייַוועאַטהער פּראָמאָטיאָנס
לאַס וועגאַס – אַפּריל 27, 2019 – ראבערט יסטער דזשוניער. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 באַרטעלאַמי, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 קאָס), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 קאָס) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 פּאַנטשיז. They combined to land just 106 גאַנץ פּאַנטשיז.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” said Easter, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
באַרטעלאַמי, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. I won the fight. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, winning via unanimous decision 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, פארווארפן 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 קאָס) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
נאָך דעם קאַמף, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) קראָפערד, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
נאָך דעם קאַמף, פּאָסטאָל, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. איך בין 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
אין דער עפענונג באַוט פון די טעלאַקאַסט, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 קאָס) was aggressive from the outset, טראָוינג קימאַט 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combos, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 קאָס) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, וואס לאַנדיד 43 פּראָצענט פון זיין מאַכט שאַץ. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (שיעלדס). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 פּ.ם. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, אַפּריל 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. טעלאַווייזד קאַווערידזש הייבט בייַ 10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, אַפּריל 27 לעבן אויף שאָוטיים® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
דריקט דאָfor Photos from Sean Michael Ham/ מייַוועאַטהער פּראָמאָטיאָנס
לאַס וועגאַס (אַפּריל 23, 2019) – ערשטע צוויי-אָפּטייל וועלט מייַסטער ראַנסעס באַרטעלאַמי and France’sMohamed Mimounecontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, אַפּריל 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. פּט.
טיקקעץ פֿאַר די געשעעניש, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, קענען זיין קונה אין www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
ראַנסעס באַרטעלאַמי
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. If he wants a war, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“איך בין זייער יקסייטאַד פֿאַר דעם געלעגנהייט. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
לעאָנאַרד עללערבע, סעאָ פון מייַוועאַטהער פּראָמאָטיאָנס
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aSHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITIONשבת, אַפּריל 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
טעלאַווייזד קאַווערידזש הייבט בייַ 10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 פּ.ם. ET/PT From Omega Products International in Corona, קאַליף.
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NEW YORK – April 23, 2019 – Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will face once-beaten and top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez in the main event ofשאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָן אויף פרייטאג, מייַ 10 לעבן אויף שאָוטיים בייַ 10:30 פּ.ם. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, קאַליף.
The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 קאָס) returns in a 10-round bout for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series after dispatching then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstשאָבאָקס טעלאַקאַסט פון 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 קאָס), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. debut in February.
אין די גלויבנס-שטריך, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 קאָס) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 קאָס) אין אַן אַכט-קייַלעכיק לייטווייט קאָנקורס. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 קאָס) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 קאָס) אין אַן אַכט-קייַלעכיק באַוט.
טיקקעץ פֿאַר די געשעעניש, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, זענען פּרייסט בייַ $125, $75 און $60 and can be purchased online atwww.thompsonboxing.com אָדער דורך פאַך 714-935-0900.
“This Sהאָבאָקסshow brings back former amateur standout Ruben Villa in his toughest test to date as he continues his quest to turn from prospect to contender,” said Gordon Hall, יגזעקיאַטיוו פּראָדוצירער פון שאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָן. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, who went 130-17 אין די אַמאַטשערז, and now faces his first unbeaten opponent. In the opener, we haveשאָבאָקסnewcomer and unbeaten Saul Sanchez who will try to stand out against a once beaten opponent. All three top amateurs, top pro prospects and looking to make a name for themselves as must see fighter. Only time will tell.”
“I am very excited for Ruben [Villa] and Michael [Dutchover],” said Artie Pelullo, פרעזידענט און סעאָ, באַנער פּראָמאָטיאָנס. “Ruben is headlining the May 10 שאָבאָקסin just his second time on the network. There is a lot of pressure on this 22-year-old, as he is expected to achieve and produce great things due to his amateur background. Michael is the diamond in the rough. Also an amateur standout who has power in either hand, he is looking for this SHOWTIME event to be his coming out party.”
“This is our 19th anniversary and what better way to celebrate it than with three of our top prospects fighting onשאָבאָקס,” said Ken Thompson, פּרעזידענט, טאַמפּסאַן באָקסינג. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [Villa], מיכאל [Dutchover] and Saul [סאַנטשעז] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 רעקאָרד ווי אַ ליבהאָבער. The Salinas, קאַליף. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 און 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion. He owns impressive amateur victories over Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney and Gary Antonio Russell.
Villa has registered 15 consecutive professional victories since turning pro in 2016 shortly after the Olympic Trials, including a dominating unanimous decision over Cervera in hisשאָבאָקסdebut in January. A legitimate prospect, Villa hopes to continue his rapid ascension in the featherweight ranks with an impressive showing against Lopez.
“I am very excited to get the opportunity to headline onשאָבאָקס after being the co-feature earlier this year,” said Villa. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. My opponent is 17-1, and he has won some regional titles. He is no stick in the mud. I know he comes forward and that should make for an exciting fight. I am looking to put on a great performance because I know a win will open doors for bigger fights.”
לאָפּעז, a native of Mexicali, מעקסיקא, is coming off the biggest win of his career. אין זיין ו.ס. debut and first fight outside of Mexico, Lopez won a technical decision over prospect Ray Ximenez to pick up the vacant WBO International Featherweight title. Ranked the No. 11 featherweight in the world by the WBO, the 21-year-old Lopez has won his last five bouts since suffering his only defeat as a pro to Abraham Montoya in 2018.
“I have a belt for a reason and I’m going to defend it proudly on May 10,” said Lopez. “I know Ruben Villa is regarded as a top prospect, but I know I’m better than him and I’m planning to show the world on May 10טה."
The 21-year-old Dutchover, from Midland, טעקסאַס, began boxing when he was eight years old compiling a notable amateur record. He was a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze Medalist in the 2016 אָלימפּיק קוואַלאַפייערז. Turning pro in 2016 בייַ די עלטער פון 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 פאַכמאַן פיגהץ, including knockouts in his last four bouts.
“I’m very excited, I’ve been working for this opportunity all my life,” said Dutchover, who now trains in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Danny Zamora. “I know my opponent is tough and durable. Being onשאָבאָקסis a great opportunity and it is the next steppingstone to reach my ultimate goal, and that is to become world champion.”
Chilean-born Mascarena, who currently resides in Tijuana, Mexico and trains in San Diego, קאַליף., פארקערט פּראָ אין 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 חדשים. Fighting exclusively in his home country, Mascarena will finally be able to make his U.S. debut after he had a fight fall through in late 2018 and a second fight cancelled in February. Mascarena, who has fought mostly at 140 פונט, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 חדשים צוריק.
“I’ve been in top share for a while now, I was set to fight in February but my fight got cancelled,” said the 25-year-old Mascarena. “I come from a family of boxers and we take the sweet science very seriously. אויף מייַ 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. דעבוט, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, קאַליף., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 יאר אַלט. Fighting exclusively in his home state of California, Sanchez has built up an 11-0 record under famed trainer Joel Diaz. The brother of featherweight prospect Emilio Sanchez, Saul is coming off a majority decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra but faces a stiff step-up in competition against Benitez.
“I’ve always dreamed of having an opportunity like this,” said Sanchez. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, אָבער איך בין גרייט. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, מעקסיקא, has stayed busy in late 2018 and early 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, who fought 186 times as an amateur, is the lone blemish on featherweight prospect Chaise Nelson’s resume. Benitez has won five fights in a row since the only loss of his career, which came to then 10-0 and current 20-0 Mexican Irving Turrubiartes.
“I’m young and hungry and I know Saul Sanchez is a great opponent for me, but I’m not concerned about him,” said Benitez. “I don’t think he does anything special in the ring. איך טאָן, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
בערי טאָמפּקינס וועט רופן די שאָבאָקס קאַמף פון רינגסידע מיט סטיוו פאַרהאָאָד און געוועזענער וועלט מייַסטער ראַול Marquez געדינט ווי מומחה אַנאַליס. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
