WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Mei 18 Live pada SHOWTIME®
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN(Bulan April 19, 2019) – WBC bulu Juara DuniaGary Russell Jr.akan mempertahankan gelarnya melawan mantan juara duniaKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Mei 18 hidup SHOWTIME dari Barclays Center, rumah dari BROOKLYN BOXING ™, dan disajikan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® dimulai pada 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Mendezdalam atraksi 10 putaran. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Perunggu Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Kesulitan” Breazeale.
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.”
“Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotions’ young prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” kata Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promotions. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.”
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comdanbarclayscenter.com, Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Diskon kelompok tersedia dengan menelepon 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 Biaya), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. last May. Russell, yang dilatih oleh ayahnya, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
“I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Pada Mei 18 you should expect to see excitement, kekuasaan meninju, kecepatan tangan, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Spanyol, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 Biaya) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” kata Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50thfight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 Biaya) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” said Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 Biaya) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
“This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” said Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.”
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The latest installment of the FIGHT NIGHT franchise delivers access to both Shields and Hammer surrounding the most important moment of their careers, giving viewers a rare glimpse behind closed doors to the fighters and their respective camps.
The unanimous decision victory in what Hall of Fame boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood called, “The most important fight in the history of women’s boxing,” gave Shields further claim to her self-described moniker, “The G.W.O.A.T.” (Greatest Woman Of All Time).
“I’m just happy women’s boxing is getting all this love, but it’s about the respect part of it,” kata Perisai. “I know there’s the money and the fame, but respect is the big thing for me – that I’m respected as a fighter. I want to be known as a boxer. I want people to respect me as that.”
Former Two-Division World Champion Faces Former Champion Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title Saturday, Bulan April 27 Live pada SHOWTIME® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Bulan April 16, 2019) – Mantan juara dunia dua divisi Rances Barthelemy discussed changes to his training camp as he nears a vacant WBA Lightweight Title showdown with former lightweight championRobert Paskah Jr. berlangsung Sabtu, Bulan April 27 live di SHOWTIME dari The Chelsea di dalam The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas dan dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT dan juga akan menampilkan mantan juara super ringan Viktor Postol menghadapi Prancis Mohamed Mimounein a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, sambil meningkatkan sensasi kelas berat Efe Ajagba looks to remain undefeated against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch dalam 10 putaran kelas berat tarik.
Tiket untuk acara, yang dipromosikan oleh Mayweather Promotions dan TGB Promotions terkait dengan Tentang Miliaran Promosi, dapat dibeli diwww.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com atau melalui Ticketmaster.
After losing for the first time in his pro career in a 140-pound title fight against Kiryl Relikh last March, Barthelemy rebounded to stop Robert Frankel in December as he prepared to return to the lightweight division to face Easter. Since the loss to Relikh, Barthelemy made fellow Cuban and former world champion Joel Casamayor head trainer as he looks to return to the championship ranks.
Here is what Barthelemy had to say from training camp at Prince Ranch Bones Adams Boxing Gym in Las Vegas:
How has training camp gone so far?
“Everything has been going well under the guidance of Joel Casamayor and the assistance of my brother Yan Barthelemy and Oscar Vasquez. We have been training twice a day and sparring three to four times a week against solid guys like former world champion and ex-opponent Mickey Bey. Like they say, ‘iron sharpens iron’ and the quality of sparring has been tremendous help in getting me ready for April 27. I feel better prepared both mentally and physically than I did in my most recent fights.”
What do you make of Robert Easter Jr. and what do you know about him?
“I have seen various Robert Easter Jr fights and have been studying him very closely. He’s a great boxer who likes to use his height and reach to his advantage. He’s an ex-world champion who has fought quality opponents. He deserves all of my respect but we are very confident that we will be victorious against him.”
Do you feel you have been able to rebound from your first career defeat?
“Kebanyakan pasti, I have been able to move on and use that defeat as a lesson in my career. They say sometimes we learn more in defeat than we do in victories and that was the case in that fight.
“Sometimes we do not see clearly when we are winning. Bad habits or little details that need correction are overlooked when you are winning. Sometimes we do not even see them. I feel rejuvenated and we have made many important changes that were necessary for my career. You will see on April 27 that there is still much more left from Team Barthelemy.”
What would it mean to become a champion again on April 27?
“We have no doubt that we’ll become champion again for a third time on April 27. This will bring my name back at the top of the sport with many potential big fights to be made. It will mean so much more to me because Cuban boxing has currently gone through a rough patch and this victory will allow Cuba to have a champion once again.”
Any final message to your fans before your fight?
“Please make sure to tune in on April 27. This fight will be very competitive, with two evenly-skilled former world champions looking to reclaim their status at the top of the sport. Fights like this are what make boxing great. Cuba will have a champion once again on April 27!”
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ATLANTIC CITY(Bulan April 13, 2019) – Claressa Shields is the undisputed middleweight champion of the world. The 24-year-old Flint, saya. native delivered the best performance of her career and cruised to a unanimous decision over Germany’s Christina Hammer Saturday on SHOWTIME in arguably the most significant women’s boxing match in history. Para hakim mencetak pertarungan 98-92 dan 98-91 dua kali.
The two-time Olympic gold-medalist Shields (9-0, 2 Biaya), who entered the fight holding the IBF, WBA and WBC 160-pound titles, showed off her complete arsenal of skills in the dominating performance and now joins Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk and women’s welterweight Cecilia Braekhus as the only fighters to have unified all four major world titles in any weight class.
Christina Hammer (24-0, 11 Biaya), who owned the WBO belt entering the fight, had her jab largely neutralized and her defense exploited from start to finish. Shields landed a remarkable 44% of her power punches and landed on 112 total punches compared to just 49 for Hammer. As impressive as her offense was, Shields’ defense and head movement was immaculate as Hammer was able to connect on just 13% dari total pukulannya, 11% of her jabs and 18% dari tembakan kekuatannya.
Speaking to SHOWTIME’s Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood following the historic night for women’s boxing, the outspoken and emotional Shields held nothing back.
“I am the greatest woman of all time,Kata Shields, who nearly earned a stoppage during a barrage in the closing moments of the eighth round. “I did it. She didn’t win a single round. I almost knocked her out. I swear I feel like I’m dreaming right now. Thanks to Christina Hammer and her team. They said she had a hard jab and they weren’t lying. Her jab is off the chain.
“I was just calculating in the first round and after that I started picking her apart,” she continued. “I knew I could hurt her. I thought I finished her in round eight. I thought the fight should have been stopped. She was holding onto me. I just told myself, stay cool, stay cool. I was trying to get the perfect punch to get her out of there.”
Fresh off the biggest win of her professional career, the newly-crowned undisputed champion of the world already has her sights set on another opponent.
“Women’s boxing, we’re on fire. I cannot wait to see the next super fight. Give me Cecilia Brækhus at 154 pon. That’s who I want next. Either her or Savannah Marshall.”
“I didn’t fight very good or fast,” said a subdued Hammer. “That’s boxing, anything can happen. I wanted this fight. She won, respect to her. She’s a tough, strong woman and that’s all I can say.
“She’s fast, she comes forward. She has fast hands. I couldn’t land my jab as good as I expected. I’ll come back and I’ll be back stronger.”
“I think tonight’s fight will go down in the history books as an epic battle with the likes of Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hearns and De La Hoya-Trinidad,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions.“With this dominating and captivating performance to become crowned undisputed middleweight champion coupled with her list of record-breaking accomplishments, Claressa Shields is well on her way to being as revered as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Serena WIlliams, Michael Jordan, Pele and others at the top of their game.”
Dalam pertarungan co-fitur, Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 Biaya), widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, kept his unbeaten record intact with a 10-round unanimous decision over former No. 1-peringkat di luar AS. amateur Rydell Booker (25-2, 12 Biaya). Para hakim mencetak pertarungan 99-91 dan 98-91 dua kali.
The 25-year-old Franklin dictated the tempo throughout and was far more active and aggressive than his 38-year-old counterpart. Booker had his moments, particularly in the early rounds when he landed several flush power shots but the youthful Franklin pulled away in the second half of the fight as Booker tired and Franklin targeted the body. Franklin averaged 54 punches per round to Booker’s 35 and led 146-94 di pukulan keseluruhan mendarat.
“I think I had a decent performance,” said the Saginaw, saya. asli. “There’s some stuff I could work on. I over-crowded myself a little bit and I was a little over-anxious. He had a lot more experience than me and used it to his advantage. He could see what I was doing.
“I learned to stay more patient because I had him hurt a few times, but once I got over-anxious, my whole game plan went out the window. I started messing up and making crazy mistakes I shouldn’t have. Now it’s back to the drawing board to work on my mistakes and come out bigger and badder next time.”
“I felt he out-hustled me, but it was a lot closer than how the judges scored it,” said Booker. “He was missing me a lot more than it looked. I slipped a lot of shots and hit him clean.
“I knew he would bring the pressure, but he needs a lot of work. He stays too centered with his head. He’s alright. What he has on his side is youth. I’d rate my performance about a seven. I had a training camp injury I was dealing with. I’m going to stay active and come back stronger than ever.”
Di pembuka siaran, undefeated top-five ranked heavyweight prospect Otto Wallin (20-0, 13 Biaya, 1 ND) and Baltimore’s Nick Kisner (21-4-1, 6 Biaya, 1 ND) had their 10-round bout cut short when the two heavyweights clashed heads in the opening round. Wallin suffered a gash on the side of his head while Kisner suffered a cut over his right eye, hindering his ability to see. At the advice of the ringside physician in between rounds one and two, referee Earl Brown stopped the fight, resulting in a no-decision.
Pada saat penghentian, Wallin led 14-3 di pukulan keseluruhan mendarat, 7-1 in jabs and 7-2 in power punches.
“To me, his cut didn’t look that bad,” said a disappointed Wallin, who was making his U.S. debut. “It’s a shame because I trained really hard for this fight and was looking to put on a show for fans in America. I just didn’t have time to get going.
“I’d like to get back in there soon and show what I can do. I’m going to take this as a learning experience.”
“I caught a headbutt and the referee came to me,” said Kisner. “He saw me swiping at my eye and said ‘can you see?’ I said, ‘soon as I get the blood out of my eye, sure.’
“I feel horrible after training so hard. I felt good in the first round. The judges probably gave him the first round, but I always take off the first round. I was feeling like I could get to him eventually. You saw me land my overhand right.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Salita Promotions.
An encore presentation of tonight’s tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action alongside fellow Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez. World-renowned ring announcer and Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. rounded out the telecast. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
NEW YORK (Bulan April 8, 2019) – An IBF Female World Title is on the line and women’s boxing history will be made on Saturday, Bulan April 13, sebagai FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Didukung oleh Everlastonce again works alongsideSHOWTIME Olahragato deliver a great night of action to fight fans everywhere. Dimulai pada 6 p.m. ET live from the hallowed Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., the interactive, FREE Facebook series sets the table for the Shields vs. Hammer undisputed middleweight championship showdown with five fights, including a world title contest and a main event preview featuring the undefeated championClaressa Shieldsherself.
“We’re excited to have a role in what will be a historic night in women’s boxing, and it speaks to the strides our platform has made to exclusively air our first world championship matchup,” tersebut Mark Fratto, Principal and Director of Business Development, Linacre Media. “The world title fight will be part of an outstanding evening of Facebook action with championship contenders and budding stars, and an exclusive interview with Claressa Shields, and of course we’re thrilled to be working alongside Showtime once again.”
The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE lineup is headlined by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar (9-0, 2 Biaya), who vies for her first world title when she takes on two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal (15-4-1, 9 Biaya) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship – the first-ever world title fight for the popular Facebook series. In super flyweight action, 23 year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn (11-0, 8 Biaya) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez (9-4, 3 Biaya). The card will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 Biaya) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez (12-2, 7 Biaya) of Fort Worth, Texas, stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest. Local standoutIsiah Seldon(12-2, 4 Biaya) opens the free show on Facebook three hours before Showtime Boxing hits the airwaves.
“Bulan April 13 is a fantastic fight card, top-to-bottom, from former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter to top American super flyweight prospect Jarico O’Quinn and the highly competitive IBF Featherweight World Title fight between No. 1-ranked Elena Gradinar from Russia and No. 2 contender Karen Carbajal from Argentina fighting for the vacant belt,” said boxing champion-turned-promoterDmitriy Salitaof Salita Promotions. “Some of the best boxers on the planet will be on display on the most popular social media platform in the world, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE, on April 13.”
Now in its second season, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast is the fan-friendly Facebook platform that – among other aspects – prides itself on the real-time conversations held between fight commentators and the viewing audience. FIGHTNIGHT LIVE has showcased more than 545 fighters and 16 promotions during 33 live event broadcasts from 19 different cities since May 2017, and in doing so, the interactive platform has generated the loyal interest of fight fans from across the United States and around the globe, including significant audiences in Mexico, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, and even fans in South America, Asia and Australia.
Since May 2017, the numbers on the 33-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of171,589 pandanganper event and more than5.6 million total viewsfor the franchise. Since Sept. 2018, sixteen FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Season II showshave reached 4.2 million fans danhave averaged almost 265,000 pandangan.
The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” (594,447) from the Sands in Bethlehem, the Dec. 2018 “Queens and Kings of Queens Card” (379,758) di New York, the Nov. 2018 “Hard Hitting Showtime Collaboration” (372,662), the Dec. 2018 “Roy Jones Jr. Texas Throwdown” (318,886), the Oct. 2018 “Hard Hitting Philly Special” (297,545), the Oct. 2018 hour-long Bareknuckle “Freeview” (292,253), the Nov. 2018 “Titans In The Capital” (256,871), the March 2019 Murphys Tinju “St. Clash Hari Patrick” (252,065), Sept. 2017 “Promosi Real Deal: Empire State” dari Resorts World Casino (225,000), the March 2019 Murphy’s Boxing “Melrose Mayhem” (218,409), the Feb. 2019 “Raging Babe Philly Special” (203,000) and the August 2017 CES “Super Saturday” dari Foxwoods (203,000) all logged 200,000 or more views, and collectively the 33-show series has seen a total of more than 5,662,450 views across all devices.
Selain nomor pemirsa baku, sepenuhnya-interaktif, produksi ramah-fan telah melihat lebih dari 430,000 kolektif keterlibatan pasca hidup (lebih dari 13,000 per acara), termasuk lebih dari 330,000 “-orang seperti” atau “mencintai,” lebih dari 58,000 comments and more than 19,000 saham.
The Sept. 2018 “Kings Boxing Tuesday Night Fights” from the Sands in Bethlehem set a new bar with594,447 pandangan. The Sept. 2017 DiBella card sawlebih dari 40,000 interaksi penampil termasuk hampir 39,000 “-orang seperti” atau “mencintai” and the March 17, 2018, Murphy’s “St. Clash Hari Patrick” set a new high-water mark forshares with 2,182.
Halaman FIGHTNIGHT LANGSUNG di Facebook memiliki lebih dari 87,000 penggemar dan lebih dari 95,000 pengikut.
Dibuat dan diproduksi oleh Linacre Media dari New York City, seri FIGHTNIGHT LANGSUNG fitur penyiar profesional, sudut kamera beberapa, grafis televisi, replay dan di belakang layar akses dan wawancara. Menunjukkan streaming yang tersedia secara global di mana pun Facebook tersedia. Inisiatif ini tidak hanya memungkinkan penggemar dari seluruh dunia untuk mendengarkan, tetapi juga memberikan pejuang up-dan-datang platform global untuk menampilkan kemampuan mereka, memberikan promotor sebuah diakses “siaran” solusi dan memberikan sponsor kemampuan untuk menjangkau khalayak massa melalui konten bermerek.
Additional FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Spring 2019 tanggal akan diumumkan secara resmi dalam beberapa minggu mendatang.
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WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, Bulan April 13 Live pada SHOWTIME® from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Bulan April 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO kelas menengah Juara Dunia Christina Hammershared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight ChampionClaressa Shields Sabtu April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Germany’s Hammer has held a middleweight world title since 2010, defending it numerous times including in her U.S. debut last June on SHOWTIME in which she defeated Tori Nelson. Now she looks to stamp her name in the history books in this matchup against Shields that many are calling the most significant fight in women’s boxing history.
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, adalah harga di $150, $100, $55 dan $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
Here are highlights of what Hammer had to say as we head into fight week for this historic event:
How excited are you about fighting in the U.S.?
Christina Hammer: “I’m really excited about it because this is a very big fight. I can’t wait to get there, step into the ring and put on a great performance.”
Apa pertarungan ini berarti untuk Anda?
CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Kami berdua juara, she has Olympic gold medals and other accolades, so with all of that combined, it’s going to be a game changer for our sport.”
What do you need to do to win?
CH: “I’m a long time champion and I know what to do in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat her. I have great foot work and my goal is to beat her badly.”
What do you think of Claressa inside and outside of the ring?
CH: “Claressa has obviously accomplished a lot going back to the Olympics. This is a big step for her and I think it’s going to be a challenge for her. As a person, she’s just my opponent, that’s all.”
Can you describe your style of fighting and what fans can expect on April 13?
CH: “I’m tall for my division so I use my reach. I have great footwork and technique and power and I want to show off all those skills. I’m going to show that Christina Hammer is a great champion. I like to play with my opponent, and when the moment is right, I beat her down.”
Can you talk about your experiences as a fashion model and why that’s important to you?
CH: “I like modeling because it’s a different part of me. You can be more feminine and athletic. I did my first shoot three years ago and I had never done anything like that. I’ve worked on my skills there too.
“To be a model is an easy job, it just gives me confidence. Being a fighter is hard. You have to give everything, because in the ring you can’t run away. You have to fight and defeat someone.”
Would you ever want to compete in another sport?
CH: “Saya tidak tahu. Boxing is the best sport to me. It’s my passion. I give everything to the sport and my dream now is to be successful in America.”
Is there anyone in boxing history you’d have loved to fight?
CH: “Laila Ali was a great champion and If I fought her that would be a great fight.”
Do you see women’s boxing as a sport on the rise?
CH: “Iya Nih, it’s really grown in recent years. There are more fights on big platforms for us and I think this is just the start.”
Would you recommend for other women to go into boxing?
CH: “Boxing is a great sport. You need technique, intelligence and it makes you feel more confident. If something happens, you can take care of yourself. It’s the best workout and I suggest it to everyone.”
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Shields
Klik DISINIfor Photos from Jose Pineiro/SHOWTIME WBC, WBA & IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Prepares for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Showdown Against Christina Hammer Saturday, Bulan April 13 Live pada SHOWTIME®
MIAMI(Bulan April 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldshosted a media workout at 5thStreet Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionChristina Hammerfor the undisputed middleweight world championship Saturday April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields and unbeaten Hammer will look to become the sixth fighter in history to unify all four major world titles in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS (9 p.m. ET / PT).
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, adalah harga di $150, $100, $55 dan $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
Shields has been training in Florida for the last week with her trainer John David Jackson, after spending the previous five weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Here is what Shields had to say Thursday:
CLARESSA SHIELDS
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half.
“When we’re in there, it’s about who punches harder. Ini adalah pertarungan yang nyata. Just because she has height, doesn’t mean she’s going to dictate what happens. She’s going to have to do a lot to keep me off of her.
“I have two Olympic Gold Medals, three belts and more coming. I’ll have all the titles at the end of the night on April 13.
“I work hard, really hard. If I was a man, I would probably be one of the most famous boxers out there. There is a gender gap. We all know it. I’m working towards changing that. We work hard, we get less money and less recognition, but the world is changing. We are changing it.
“Hammer has been talking smack but I’m not worried about her. I’m just ready for a fight. She talks about a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with boxing. I’m waiting for her to say she’s going to hit me with an uppercut or something, but it’s more of the same.
“Being here in Florida to finish up camp has really been ideal. I’ve still been working extremely hard, but here I have a little extra space and sunshine. It was time for some new scenery in camp and I think this was the perfect move to take me into fight week.
“I’ve been working on my ‘Ali shuffle,’ this gym inspired me. Don’t be surprised if you see me break it out during the fight. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. At the press conference there will be some surprises too — I have an outfit picked that is going to steal the show.”
“This fight is long overdue and I’m just glad I’m going to get my chance to show her what a real champion is. Someone is going down on April 13 and I promise it’s not going to be me.
“People can say they’re not paying attention to you and not studying you, but they’re lying. I’m glad she’s looking at me closely though. Hammer flew one of my friends out there to be a sparring partner, not even knowing that she hasn’t sparred me in years and knows nothing about me. It makes me know I’m on her mind. She can spar with Ann Wolfe and she still isn’t going to beat me.”
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Hari Sabtu, Bulan April 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Bulan April 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklindan Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Bulan April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.
Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.
“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”
“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”
A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.
“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.
“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Aku kuat, cepat, athletic and getting better with each fight.”
Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.
“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.
“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”
In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. debut, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.
“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”
“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”
Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.
“Pada April 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” Kata Kata.
“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.
“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”
With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.
“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, yang berada di peringkat No. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”
“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”
Tiket untuk acara live, yang dipromosikan oleh Salita Promosi, adalah harga di $150, $100, $55 dan $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. BOXING SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
LAS VEGAS – April 1, 2019 – Unbeaten 122-pound prospectAngelo Leoand FilipinoNeil Tabanaotalk training camp just days away from theirShoBox: Generasi Barumain event showdown Friday, Bulan April 5 hidup di SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) dari Sam Town Live di Las Vegas.
Itu ShoBoxtripleheader co-feature will see unbeaten super featherweight prospectXavier Martinez (13-0, 9 Biaya) squaring off against experienced FilipinoJohn Moralde(21-2, 11 Biaya) in a 10-round bout and undefeated Mayweather Promotions’ 130-pound prospectAndres Cortes (10-0, 6 Biaya) menghadap Jahmal Dyer (9-1, 5 Biaya) in an eight-round bout in the telecast opener.
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Singa, (16-0, 8 Biaya), who started boxing at the age of eight, has dreams of emulating his biggest boxing inspiration, Roberto Duran, by one day becoming a world champion. He draws inspiration not only from Duran’s aggressiveness in the ring, but also from his tactical fighting style. The 24-year-old from Albuquerque, N.M. has sparred with elite boxers such as Leo Santa Cruz, Jessie Magdaleno, Nonito Donaire, and Tomoki Kameda and assures he is more than prepared to withstand Tabanao on April 5.
Tabanao, 25, made his pro debut in 2012 in his home country of the Philippines. He will make his television debut this week as he looks to move up the super bantamweight ranks. Tabanao won the WBO Oriental Featherweight Title in 2016 with a third-round technical knockout of Ibrahim Balla to then lose it to former 122-pound world champion Issac Dogboe. He suffered two consecutive defeats after losing to Dogboe but has admirably rebounded by winning his last four bouts.
Here is what the fighters had to share ahead of their matchup:
On what they know about their opponent:
Singa:“Tabanao is definitely not a pushover. Dia punya 17 menang dan 11 of those by knockout, so we definitely know that he can punch. I’ve seen a video of him, he likes to counter off the high guard. He’s fought a former world champion, Isaac Dogboe, and went the distance with him. Jadi, he is a tough competitor for sure, but I think with my boxing and ring IQ, I can get the victory.”
Tabanao:“Angelo Leo is a good fighter. We need to use a good strategy to win this fight—and we have it. We trained very hard targeting his weaknesses. He’s in for a surprise this Friday.”
On what a win from this fight will do for their career:
Singa:“A win over Neil Tabanao will probably set me up for another 10-round fight and after that I will hopefully be competing on a world title eliminator. I think in the next two or three fights I’ll get a world title shot.”
Tabanao: “I want to be recognized in the world of boxing. Leo is a step towards that goal. He doesn’t know what he’s in for.”
Pada kamp pelatihan:
Singa:“I had a very good training camp. I have a very good team. Ayahku, is my head trainer, he is the one in charge. Luis Chavez is my other trainer. He lives in New Mexico trainer and comes down when I fight. Steve Cartledge and John Sinclair are helping me with my strength and conditioning. We started increasing the rounds in my sparring and we are trying to get the conditioning up as well. I have been training super hard for this fight. I feel that I’m in tip-top shape.”
Tabanao: “I had a good training camp. I trained with my coach Sonny Dollente at Mabuhay Boxing Camp at Dujali Davao del Norte in The Philippines. We worked hard on perfecting our strategy; we are ready to counter whatever Leo may do on Friday night.”
How does it feel to fight on national television?
Singa:“It feels like a dream come true to fight on national television. I’ve been working so hard for this moment. Akhirnya, I get to show everybody who I am and what better way to do it than as the main event on TV. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity. Everyone will see what I’m all about.”
Tabanao:“It means a lot to me to be able to fight on national television. I hope this is the first of many televised fights. I want to become a renowned and successful boxer to be able help my family. I’m determined to do it.”
Viktor Postol Dan Pertempuran Mohamed Mimoune dari Prancis dalam Eliminator Gelar 140 Pound Ditambah Sensasi Kelas Berat yang Meningkat Efe Ajagba Bertemu dengan Michael Wallisch yang Pernah Dikalahkan SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader
Dipersembahkan oleh Juara Tinju Premier dari The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS – (Bulan Maret 29, 2019) – Mantan juara dunia kelas ringan Robert Paskah Jr.dan mantan juara dua divisi Rances Barthelemy akan bertemu untuk gelar Kelas Ringan WBA yang kosong pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 27 live di SHOWTIME dari The Chelsea di dalam The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas dan dipersembahkan oleh Premier Boxing Champions.
Cakupan BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWTIME dimulai pada 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT dan juga akan menampilkan mantan juara super ringan Viktor Postol menghadapi PrancisMohamed Mimoune di eliminator judul super ringan WBC, sambil meningkatkan sensasi kelas berat Efe Ajagba tampaknya tetap tak terkalahkan melawan Jerman yang pernah kalah Michael Wallisch dalam 10 putaran kelas berat tarik.
Paskah vs.. Barthelemy mengadu dua mantan juara 135 pon yang sangat terampil dan eksplosif melawan satu sama lain saat mereka berusaha merebut gelar dan kembali ke eselon atas divisi ringan..
Easter akan kembali naik ring untuk pertama kalinya sejak kehilangan gelar IBF dalam pertarungan unifikasi dengan Juara WBC dan pemain hebat pound-for-pound Mikey Garcia Juli lalu pada SHOWTIME. Barthelemy tidak terkalahkan di 135 pound dan kembali ke divisi ringan untuk pertarungan keduanya sejak kalah dalam pertandingan ulang gelar seberat 140 pound dari Kiryl Relikh Maret lalu pada SHOWTIME.
“Dua mantan juara yang ingin merebut kembali status juara mereka berbicara sendiri dalam hal aksi dan keinginan untuk memenangkan Paskah dan Barthelemy pada 27 April,” kata Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promotions. “Kedua pria tersebut telah membuktikan bahwa mereka memiliki apa yang diperlukan untuk menjaga bisnis di level ini. Pertandingan eliminator, dengan Postol membawa pengalamannya dan Mohamed ingin memanfaatkan peluang tersebut, adalah pendahuluan yang bagus untuk atraksi acara utama. Lebih Banyak, Efe Ajagba akan membawa permainan A + untuk mengejar kemenangan atas Michael Wallisch. Para penggemar hadir di Cosmopolitanhere di Las Vegas, dan menonton pada SHOWTIME, sedang dalam perawatan.”
“Paskah vs.. Barthelemy itu benar 50-50 pertarungan yang akan berakhir dengan salah satu petarung ini meninggalkan ring dengan salah satu tempat teratas di divisi ringan,” kata Tom Brown, Presiden TGB Promosi. “Keduanya adalah mantan juara dunia di kelas ringan dan memiliki gaya dan atribut yang membuat ini menjadi pertandingan yang penuh aksi. Dikombinasikan dengan penghilang gelar yang sangat kompetitif antara Viktor Postol dan Mohamed Mimoune, ditambah kekuatan tinju Efe Ajagba yang tidak bisa dilewatkan, ini akan menjadi malam yang dramatis pada SHOWTIME dan di Cosmopolitan di Las Vegas.”
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Paskah 28 tahun (21-1, 14 Biaya) memenangkan Kejuaraan Kelas Ringan IBF di 2016 dengan mengambil keputusan terpisah yang menarik melawan pemegang gelar IBF yang saat itu belum terkalahkan dan saat ini Richard Commey. Setelah sukses mempertahankan dua gelar di kampung halamannya di Toledo, Ohio, Easter mengalahkan mantan juara Javier Fortuna dengan keputusan pada Januari 2018 bertarung di SHOWTIME.
Kemenangan itu membuat penyatuan dengan juara WBC Mikey Garcia, di mana Easter selamat dari knockdown awal untuk mendorong Garcia sepenuhnya 12 beberapa ronde sebelum kekurangan kartu skor. Di 5-foot-11, Paskah terus menunjukkan kombinasi ukuran, keterampilan dan atletis yang membuatnya menjadi prospek yang sangat dihormati setelah karir amatir yang menampilkan tempat sebagai pengganti di 2012 DIRI KITA. Tim Olimpiade.
“Saya ingin melawan Barthelemy karena dia memiliki gelar ringan dan mengosongkannya, dan sekarang saya punya kesempatan,” kata Easter. “Dia memiliki gaya yang canggung dan saya siap untuk tantangan itu. Saya masih masuk sebagai petarung yang lebih tinggi dengan keunggulan jangkauan dan saya akan menggunakannya untuk membuat pertarungan ini berjalan seperti yang saya inginkan. Dia adalah mantan juara dunia dan dia datang untuk mewujudkannya seperti saya.”
Seorang amatir Kuba yang dihormati yang berasal dari keluarga tinju yang mencakup kakak laki-lakinya, Peraih Medali Emas Olimpiade Yan, dan adik laki-laki, Leduan kelas bulu tak terkalahkan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 Biaya) akan kembali ke kelas ringan untuk bersaing dengan salah satu petarung terbaik di divisi ini. Pemain berusia 32 tahun itu sekarang berlatih di Las Vegas dan sebelumnya meraih sabuk 135 pon dengan mengalahkan Denis Shafikov pada Desember. 2015.
Barthelemy memenangkan kejuaraan seberat 130 pon dengan mengalahkan Argenis Mendez di 2014 dan berusaha menjadi juara tiga divisi Kuba pertama saat ia menaikkan berat badan hingga 140 pon untuk pertarungan pertamanya melawan Relikh, penghilang gelar yang dimenangkannya dengan keputusan. Setelah menjatuhkan pertandingan ulang ke Relikh dalam pertarungan perebutan gelar yang kosong pada SHOWTIME, Barthelemy kembali ke ring pada bulan Desember dan menghentikan Robert Frankel.
“Saya menantikan pertarungan hebat melawan Robert Easter Jr.,” Kata Barthelemy. “Saya tahu saya memiliki apa yang diperlukan untuk mengalahkannya dan merebut gelar lain dan menjadi juara dunia tiga kali. Penampilan terbaik saya datang 135 pon. Kami berdua adalah mantan juara dunia yang lapar dan akan memberikan malam tinju yang sensasional kepada para penggemar. Saya tidak pernah kalah dalam kelas ringan dan itu akan berlanjut pada bulan April 27. Jangan lewatkan pertarungan ini pada SHOWTIME. Sekarang atau tidak pernah!”
Berasal dari Ukraina, tapi sekarang berjuang di Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 Biaya) sebelumnya mendapatkan gelar dunia seberat 140 pound dengan mengalahkan Lucas Matthysse 2015. Pemain berusia 35 tahun itu melepaskan gelar dalam pertarungan unifikasi dengan Terence Crawford 2016 sebelum bangkit kembali dengan mengalahkan Jamshidbek Najmiddinov yang tidak terkalahkan. Juni lalu ia menjatuhkan keputusan kepada pesaing tak terkalahkan Josh Taylor dan terakhir ia mengalahkan Siar Ozgul pada November.
Mimoune yang berusia 31 tahun (21-2, 2 Biaya) telah berjuang secara profesional sejak 2010 dan akan membuat A.S nya. debut melawan Postol pada bulan April 27. Mewakili Haute-Garonne, Perancis, dia tak terkalahkan dalam terakhir 10 perkelahian sejak 2014. Lima kemenangan terakhirnya datang dalam keputusan 12 ronde, termasuk dua tahun lalu atas Emiliano Dominguez yang tidak terkalahkan dan yang terakhir melawan Franck Petitjean.
Ajagba Nigeria (9-0, 8 Biaya) mendapatkan ketenaran Agustus lalu 24 saat lawannya, Curtis Harper, keluar dari ring setelah menyentuh sarung tangan untuk memulai ronde pertama. Berusia 24 tahun, 2016 Pemain Olimpiade Nigeria memenangkan pertarungan tanpa melakukan pukulan karena Harper didiskualifikasi. Dalam pertarungan terakhirnya Ajagba, yang tinggal di Stafford, Texas dan kereta api dengan Ronnie Shields, mengalahkan kompetisi terberatnya hingga saat ini dengan menghentikan pesaing lama Amir Mansour setelah dua putaran.
Berjuang keluar dari Munich, Jerman, Wallisch (19-1, 12 Biaya) memenangkannya yang pertama 19 perkelahian profesional setelah menjadi profesional 2010, termasuk performa peraih gelar kelas berat Jerman di 2013 melawan Alexander Kahl. Pemain berusia 33 tahun itu bertarung tiga kali tahun lalu, meraih dua kemenangan KO sebelum kalah dari Christian Hammer pada bulan Desember.
