El invicto contendiente de peso ligero superior se enfrenta a Xolisani Ndongeni en el Evento Principal de Shobox: El Viernes Nueva Generación, Jan. 11 Vivir TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION®
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LAS VEGAS (Diciembre 28, 2018) – El anunciado contendiente invicto de peso ligero, Devin Haney, entrenó para los medios el jueves en el Mayweather Boxing Club en Las Vegas antes de su ShoBox: La Nueva Generación evento principal el viernes, Jan. 11 en 10 p.m. ET / PT en vivo por SHOWTIME®.
Haney, de 20 años, residente y actual residente de Las Vegas, Haney (20-0, 13 KOs), un siete veces campeón amateur junior nacional, encabezará la popular serie de prospectos emergentes ShoBox por tercera vez en su joven carrera cuando se enfrenta al invicto Xolisani Ndongeni (25-0, 13 KOs) en un evento principal de 10 rondas que tendrá lugar en StageWorks of Louisiana en Shreveport.
En el ShoBox co-estelar, prospecto de peso pluma Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 KOs) se enfrentará a Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 KOs) en un duelo a ocho asaltos. La transmisión se abrirá con los jóvenes pesos pesados Frank Sánchez Faure (10-0, 8 KOs) y Willie Jake Jr. (8-1-1, 2 KOs) cuadrando en otro combate de ocho asaltos. Esto es lo que dijeron Haney y su padre y entrenador Bill Haney:
DEVIN HANEY En su reciente campo de entrenamiento:
“El campo de entrenamiento ha sido fantástica. Siempre empiezo en Las Vegas durante las primeras dos semanas.. Luego fui al Área de la Bahía para entrenar en las instalaciones de SNAC con Victor Conte durante cuatro semanas. También hice muchas rondas de entrenamiento con Mario Barrios, entre otros, en el gimnasio de Virgil Hunter. Ahora mismo, Regresé a Las Vegas con mi entrenador de fuerza y acondicionamiento Reggie. Estamos trabajando duro, y estaré en mi mejor momento cuando me suba al ring el 11 de enero.”
Sobre la invicta Xolisani Ndonga de Sudáfrica:“Sé que los luchadores de África siempre vienen a pelear. Xolisani Ndonga no es diferente. Él es muy experimentado e invicto. Ndonga se ha ido 12 rondas muchas veces en su carrera. Este es el tipo de peleas que necesito para ganar de manera impresionante. Siempre estoy buscando mejorar. Vencer al duro sudafricano me llevará un paso más cerca de una oportunidad por el título mundial.”
Al hacer su tercera aparición enShoBox: “Peleando en SHOWTIMEShoBox la serie ha sido increíble para mi carrera. Esta es mi tercera aparición en la serie.. Se siente genial tener un hogar para mostrar mi talento. Ndongeni sacará lo mejor de mí. Estoy listo para graduarme en SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.”
Cuando piensa que estará listo para un título mundial: “He subido en el ranking con buenas victorias contra Mason Menard y Juan Carlos Burgos. Estoy clasificado en la parte superior 10 en la AMB, CMB, y la FIB. Estoy enfocado en Ndongeni y el 11 de enero es mi momento de brillar.”
BILL HANEY, El padre y entrenador de Devin Sobre la progresión de su hijo Devin Haney: “Devin siempre me impresiona con su ética de trabajo y su compromiso con el plan de juego.. Todos los días en el gimnasio está trabajando en las pequeñas cosas que hacen que un luchador sea genial. Devin ha recorrido un largo camino desde su debut profesional. Una vez que comenzó a pelear en SHOWTIME, él realmente ha intensificado su juego. Es un luchador nato y un excelente artista.”
Al elegir a sus oponentes:“Siempre buscamos adelantarlo en la competencia. Esta es una gran pelea para nosotros y sabemos a qué nos enfrentamos. Este es el tipo de peleas que lo llevarán al siguiente nivel.”
En el paisaje de la división de peso ligero:“La división de peso ligero está apilada y es una de las mejores en el boxeo.. [Vasiliy] Lomachenko y [Mikey] García se considera top libra por libra 10. Los jóvenes que vienen también son muy talentosos y para tener el título de peso ligero en este momento tienes que ser un chico malo. Devin está subiendo en el ranking y, con suerte, para fin de año, tendremos nuestra oportunidad, pero primero debemos manejar los negocios contra Xolisani Ndonga.” # # #
Three-Part ALL ACCESS: PACQUIAO VS. BRONER Premieres Friday, Enero 4 por SHOWTIME®
NUEVA YORK - Diciembre 28, 2018 -SHOWTIME Sports will chronicle the buildup to the welterweight world championship between Senator Manny Pacquiao and must-see attraction Adrien Broner with a new installment of the Emmy Award-winning seriesTODOACCESS. The multi-part series premieres Friday, Enero 4 en 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and airs on consecutive Fridays leading into the January 19 SHOWTIME PPV®from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
ALL ACCESS: PACQUIAO VS. Bronerwill peel back the curtain as Pacquiao transitions from the final days of Senate in his native Philippines to training camp in Los Angeles for his first fight in America in more than two years. The immersive series will document Broner, one of boxing’s most colorful personalities, as the four-division champion prepares for a chance to become a two-time titlist in boxing’s glamour division.
Episodio dos deALL ACCESS: PACQUIAO VS. Bronerwill premiere Friday, Enero 11 en 9:30 p.m. ET / PT.TODO EL EPÍLOGO DE ACCESO, which spotlights the immediate buildup to fight night and the solemn aftermath of world championship prizefighting, se estrenará el sábado, January 26.
The acclaimed SHOWTIME Sports original series will be accompanied by digital features released throughout fight week on the networks’ social media channels.ALL ACCESS DAILYwill deliver the same intimate access and signature storytelling as the intensity builds toward fight night. New installments of the digital series will be available each day beginning Wednesday, Enero 16 en elcanal Showtime Sports YouTube yPágina SHOWTIME Boxeo Facebook.
Filming for the series is underway as Pacquiao recently begun phase two of his camp in Los Angeles under the legendary Freddie Roach. Cincinnati’s Broner, the second-youngest four-division champion in history, is in the midst of training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla., under the tutelage of Kevin Cunningham.
Davis, dos veces campeón de peso súper pluma, defiende el título contra las yeguas campeonas de tres divisiones en SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sábado Evento Principal, Febrero 9 desde StubHub Center(Pronto será Dignity Health Sports Park) en Carson, California.
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LOS ANGELES (Diciembre 27, 2018) – Dos veces campeón de peso súper pluma Gervonta “Tanque” Davis y campeón mundial en tres divisiones Abner Mares se enfrentó cara a cara por primera vez el jueves en una conferencia de prensa en Los Ángeles mientras Davis defiende su título de la AMB contra Mares el sábado, Febrero 9 en vivo por SHOWTIME® en un evento presentado por Premier Boxing Champions de StubHub Center en Carson, California.
Las entradas para el evento, que se promociona
por Mayweather Promotions, Promociones TGB y Ringstar Sports, están a la venta ahora y
se puede comprar en AXS.com.
El principal de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
evento promete fuegos artificiales y acción de alto riesgo, ya que ambos hombres traen su
estilos amigables para los fanáticos al ring. Esto es lo que los participantes de la conferencia de prensa
Tuve que decir el jueves desde el Conga Room en L.A. Vivo:
GERVONTA DAVIS
“Creo que Abner Mares es un
futuro miembro del Salón de la Fama porque ha peleado contra tantos tipos de alto nivel. Esto es grande
para mí porque esta es la primera vez que soy un evento principal en los EE. UU.. y yo solo
siéntete bendecido de estar aquí.
“En 2019, Quiero hacer una gran declaración
no solo en el ring sino al hacerle saber al mundo del box que soy el próximo
estrella. Mi objetivo es encabezar un pago por visión por 2020 si todo va bien. yo
tengo grandes peleas preparadas para el próximo año, sin mirar más allá de Abner.
“Tan pronto como bajé del avión, yo
fui directamente al gimnasio y trabajé con algunos chicos allí. No eran
tomando a Abner a la ligera. Estoy emocionado y bendecido de estar en esta posición. Febrero
9, Confío en que se agotará y confío en que seré el próximo
estrella del boxeo.
“Siempre supe que no puedes
subestimar a cualquiera en el ring. Tienes que mirar a tu oponente como
son iguales a ti. Entiendo exactamente lo que tengo frente a mi.
“No se que ve Abner, pero él
estaba seguro de que quería tomar esta pelea, así que obviamente ve algo. yo tengo
poder, velocidad, movimiento y realmente una mezcla de todo. Creo que soy un
mejor luchador que el.
“Se trata de centrarse en eso
sonar y hacer mi trabajo. Vengo a sacar a Abner Mares de ahí.
“Quería pelear contra Abner Mares
aquí en el sur de California. Floyd Mayweather luchó contra Arturo Gatti en su
ciudad natal y eso es básicamente lo que estoy haciendo aquí.”
Abner Mares
“Un día pensé para mí mismo
que esta pelea contra Gervonta Davis sería un gran enfrentamiento y que puedo
Ganarlo. Hay otras grandes peleas en peso pluma que podría haber tenido..
Acepto esta pelea por el desafío que trae. Estoy enterado de todo sobre
ese.
“Vengo de un gran cierre
lucha contra Leo Santa Cruz. Soy un ganador cada vez que peleo. Vengo a probar
la gente se equivoca y actúa. No mucha gente hace eso en estos días.
“Ya lo haremos
tener 50 por ciento de la pelea ganada solo por tener una buena esquina, un buen equipo y
un gran plan. El otro 50 el porcentaje depende del luchador para realizar. Una cosa
es tener el plan de juego en mente, pero otra cosa es salir y
realizar ese plan de juego.
“No somos solo
entrando en esta pelea a ciegas. No soy estúpido. Me quedo con esta pelea porque
veo algo en este chico. Es una pelea dura, no hay duda. Todas las peleas son duras.
Él está en una buena pelea. Al final de la día, ustedes tienen que dejar de preocuparse
sobre mi peso y si soy demasiado pequeño. Ustedes van a tener una gran pelea
y eso es todo lo que importa. Siéntate, luce bonita y disfruta la pelea.
“No se puede comparar
Jesús Cuellar a Gervonta Davis. Sé que algunas personas querían comparar cómo lo hice
contra Cuéllar y cómo lo hizo Davis contra Cuéllar, pero luchó con él dos años
después de que lo hice. No tiene sentido. Gervonta Davis tiene un estilo diferente al
Cuéllar y va a ser una buena pelea. Es un luchador emocionante y es un
Boxer. Es un boxeador que intercambia golpes, por lo que es una pelea emocionante..
“La gente me va a reconocer como
alguien que se enfrentó a todos. La gente dice que este será un estilo nuevo para mí., pero
Los he visto todos. Este es el equipo 'sin miedo’ y vamos a hacer esto
ocurrir.”
CALVIN FORD, Davis’ Entrenador
“Esta es una gran oportunidad para que vayamos
contra el gran equipo que hacen Abner Mares y Robert García. Nosotros hemos estado
viéndolos durante mucho tiempo y estamos deseando que llegue.
“Hemos estado haciendo
esto por muchos años. Sabemos que cuando es el momento de encerrarse, estaremos bloqueados
en. El combate ha ido bien. Solo nos tomamos nuestro tiempo y hacemos lo que
tienes que hacer para estar listo. Tenemos un gran equipo y todos están haciendo su
parte. Es nuestro momento de demostrar de lo que somos capaces.
“En febrero 9, ahí es cuando Gervonta
Davis va a dar un paso al frente y mostrarle al mundo lo que realmente es. No puedo esperar por
que todos lo vean.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Madres’ Entrenador
“Abner esta muy motivado. Tenemos
compañeros de entrenamiento muy fuertes y ya está haciendo un gran trabajo en el gimnasio.
Ven febrero 9, a todos les espera una sorpresa. Respeto a Gervonta Davis y
su equipo, pero creo que Abner tiene más hambre y busca hacer historia.
“Esto va a ser una gran pelea.
Estamos emocionados de ver una gran multitud de fanáticos para disfrutar de una pelea que es
va a estar lleno de acción.
“Sabemos que esta es una dura
desafío. Pienso en esto como el Adrien Broner vs. Pelea de Marcos Maidana.
Como Davis, dijeron que Broner es llamativo, peligroso y esto y aquello. Pero
todos saben lo que paso. Lo mismo va a pasar esta vez
alrededor.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather
Promociones
“Esta es una pelea que los fanáticos querían.
Estos dos chicos han ido y venido en las redes sociales y estoy emocionado de que
finalmente se subirán al ring en febrero 9.
“Davis vs. Mares es una emocionante
enfrentamiento entre dos guerreros muy hábiles. No puedes esperar nada más que genial
fuegos artificiales de esta pelea.
“No puedes decir lo suficiente sobre Gervonta
Davis. Es joven, emocionante y cuando entra al ring, el no juega
juegos. Ese estilo hará de este un enfrentamiento electrizante..
“No ves luchadores como Gervonta
Davis muy a menudo. Tiene todos los ingredientes necesarios para ser una gran estrella.. Él
sabe que tiene espacio para mejorar y realmente quiere mejorar. El tiene un
tremendo conjunto de habilidades y solo has podido vislumbrar lo que Gervonta Davis
trae a la mesa hasta ahora.
“Abner Mares realmente quería esta pelea.
Cada vez que un boxeador se sale de su camino para decir "Quiero a ese tipo", el más grande y
el tipo más malo de la división, que dice mucho de la confianza que Abner
Mares tiene. Ha demostrado esto en todas sus peleas y siempre actúa en
el más alto nivel.”
Richard Schaefer, Presidente & Director de
Ringstar Sports
“Este es un enfrentamiento fascinante
lugar en el lugar perfecto. Esta es una gran pelea para conseguir 2019 ir. Sus
juventud, fuerza y tamaño contra la experiencia, voluntad y deseo. Que el mejor hombre
ganar.
“Quiero agradecer a ambos luchadores por
uniéndose para hacer que esta pelea suceda. Este es uno que se había estado gestando
por un momento. Gervonta Davis es el mejor peleador de su división y es uno de los
los chicos que pueden hablar y caminar.
“Abner Mares siempre ha buscado
los desafíos más difíciles frente a él. Es una leyenda en este deporte y
uno de los mejores luchadores que jamás haya salido de México. Estos son los tipos de
retos que hacen de Abner lo que es en este deporte.
“Gervonta Davis es una de las emergentes
estrellas del deporte y Mares es uno de sus legendarios campeones. Cuando pones
esos dos juntos, los que van a ganar son los fanáticos de las peleas.
“La gente está emocionada con esta pelea.
Los fanáticos saben que nunca querrás contar con un gran campeón como Abner Mares.
Esta es, por supuesto, una pelea peligrosa para Mares., así de buena Gervonta Davis
es, pero obviamente ve cómo puede ganar esta pelea.”
LONDRES (Diciembre 22, 2018) –Dillian Whyte delivered a Knockout of the Year candidate with a devastating left hook in the 11ºround in a dramatic rematch of one of 2016’s best fights between two top-rated heavyweight contenders Saturday in London in a SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL telecast from The O2 Arena. Con la victoria, Whyte now has the inside track at a world title fight in 2019.VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2BDKBOP
Whyte (25-1, 18 KOs), who entered the fight holding the No. 1 ranking in the WBC and WBO, used a lethal left hook in the eleventh round to end the rematch, which was just as thrilling and memorable as the 2016 choque, in dramatic style. The highly competitive, back-and-forth bout was evenly contested from the opening bell. Chisora (29-9, 21 KOs), who was perhaps the more aggressive fighter, was deducted two points, once for a low blow in the eighth round and once for an elbow in the 11º ronda. Despite the two-point deduction, Chisora was ahead on two scorecards, 95-94, at the time of the KO. Anthony Joshua, who called the fight ringside for Sky Sports, went face-to-face with Whyte following the bout.
“That left hook is my money shot. That shot is going to put a lot of people away,” said Whyte, whose only professional loss came to Joshua in 2015. “They can train for it as much as they want. I’ve been in deep waters and I can swim. Estaba en muy buena forma. I wasn’t tired once, I was just pacing myself and I knew the knockout was going to come. Whoever wants it can get it. I want Joshua next! Hagámoslo. Rematch!"
“Let’s forget about what’s happened in the past. We were at British level in our last fight and now we’re at world level,” replied Joshua, who holds the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles. “It was a good fight back then but let’s see where we’re at right now. If anybody deserves a world title shot, I think it’s Dillian. Deontay Wilder is the target, but if it’s not him, it’s Dillian Whyte.”
Saturday’s SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL telecast will replay on Monday, Diciembre 24 en 10 p.m. ET / PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME y estará disponible por SHOWTIME MOMENTO® y Showtime on DEMAND®.
The one-fight telecast from London was hosted by Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. Live fight coverage was provided by Sky Sports Box Office with Adam Smith calling the action and former world champion Carl Froch and Joshua providing expert analysis.
Jack vs. Browne
Sirviendo como co-característica de Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner Mega-Pelea
Las Vegas (Diciembre 20, 2018) – Mientras que el mundo de dos divisiones
campeónBadou Jack “El Destripador” usa muchos sombreros como
un emprendedor, filántropo y padre, es su carrera de boxeo la que ha
le permitió estar en el camino hacia la grandeza dentro y fuera del ring. Por Consiguiente,
pondrá sus habilidades de boxeo de calibre de campeonato en plena exhibición el sábado,
Enero 19 desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena en directo por SHOWTIME PPV® en contra
hambriento peso semipesado Marcus Browne como el evento co-principal de Manny
Pacquiao vs. Pelea por el campeonato de peso welter de Adrien Broner.
Jack no es ajeno al foco de atención del pago por evento como uno de los
estrellas más brillantes en Mayweather Promotions estable y se está preparando para hacer un
declaración de enero 19.
“En esta etapa de mi carrera, Estoy motivado para luchar contra los mejores
en la división y demostrar que soy el mejor peso semipesado del mundo,”
dijo Jack. “Quiero las peleas más grandes en los escenarios más grandes contra el
mejor competencia.”
A pesar de estar en el campo de entrenamiento para este gran paso en su
carrera, Gato, quien recientemente fue nombrado finalista de Boxing Writers
Premio Good Guy de Marvin Kohn de la Asociación de Estados Unidos, no ha olvidado su
misión fuera del ring – el trabajo que está haciendo a través del Badou Jack
Fundación – que se centra en dar a los niños de todo el mundo una lucha
oportunidad en la vida. Pasó el Día de Acción de Gracias sirviendo comida a los menos afortunados en
los planes y el centro de distribución de alimentos de Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
para continuar siendo voluntario con ellos en el futuro, así como continuar su
trabajar en el Medio Oriente inmediatamente después de su lucha.
“Badou está recibiendo un merecido reconocimiento por su
actos de bondad,” dijo Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions.
“Badou no solo trabaja duro y mantiene la disciplina por su
arte, es un hombre de familia que también busca compartir los frutos de su éxito con
otros. Sigue siendo humilde y se comporta con aplomo como su carrera
avances. Sé que seguirán viniendo cosas buenas en su camino y me complace
tenerlo en nuestro equipo, es el sueño de un promotor.”
Mientras Jack ha estado en el ring con algunos clientes muy duros
incluido Nathan Cleverly, James DeGale, George Groves y Anthony Dirrell, él
sabe que Browne viene a luchar y tratar de descarrilar su exitosa campaña
en peso semipesado. Por Consiguiente, además del trabajo que está realizando en
el gimnasio, Jack ha instituido un régimen de control de peso y rendimiento
supervisado por los renombrados nutricionistas Lockhart y Leith, cuyos clientes incluyen
luchadores de MMA de clase mundial desde Conor McGregor hasta Cris Cyborg.
Además, Jack está utilizando sus suplementos nutricionales.
Ripper Nutrition antes y después de cada entrenamiento como Lockhart y Leith ahora
socios oficiales en el producto, ellos creen tanto en eso. Jack también tiene
dio la bienvenida al chef de Lockhart y Leith, James Lockwood, al campamento para preparar cada comida
como parte de este régimen.
“Gracias a las oportunidades Floyd Mayweather, Mayweather
Las promociones y SHOWTIME han proporcionado a Badou, el ha podido establecer
Ripper Nutrition y la Fundación Badou Jack,” dijo Amer Abdallah,
Gerente de Jack. “Se ve muy bien en el campamento, esperamos una noche espectacular en
el anillo y luego volveremos a construir su imperio afuera
eso.”
# # #
SenadorManny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxeo
único campeón mundial de ocho divisiones, se enfrentará al campeón mundial de cuatro divisionesAdrien
“El Problema” Broner para la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo de Pacquiao
Título mundial de peso welter en SHOWTIME PPV® Sábado, Enero 19
desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas.
En acción de cartelera en SHOWTIME PPV, mundo de dos divisiones
campeónBadou Jack luchará invicto mejor calificado
contendienteMarcus Browne para el peso semipesado interino de la AMB
Título y ex campeón mundialRau'shee Warren asumirá
FranciaNordine Oubaali para el vacante mundial de peso gallo del CMB
Championship en una revancha de su 2012 Enfrentamiento olímpico que fue superado por
Oubaali. En la pelea de apertura de la transmisión de PPV de cuatro peleas,
invictoDeborah Jhackse enfrentará al ex campeón del mundoHugo
Ruizen un choque de peso pluma de 12 asaltos para el Interino de la AMB
Campeonato.
Las entradas para el evento, el cual es promovido por MP,
Mayweather Promotions y TGB Promotions en asociación con About Billions
Promociones, están a la venta ahora y comienzan en $100, no incluye aplicable
cargos por servicio, y se puede comprar en línea a través de AXS.com, cargar por teléfono
a 866-740-7711 o personalmente en cualquier oficina de caja de MGM Resorts International.
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from
StubHub Center (Pronto será Dignity Health Sports Park) en Carson,
Calif., Live on SHOWTIME®
Entradas a la venta el sábado, Diciembre 22!
CARSON, CALIF. (Diciembre 19, 2018) – Dos veces campeón de peso súper pluma Gervonta “Tanque” Daviswill defend his WBA title against three-division world championAbner Mares en sábado, Febrero 9 live on SHOWTIME in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from StubHub Center in Carson, California.
Davis vs. Mares promises fireworks and high-stakes action as both men bring their fan-friendly styles to the ring. Davis, an unbeaten southpaw who earned his nickname “Tanque” by powering through opponents, has thunder in both fists with 19 de su 20 fights ending in knockout. Madres, who has engaged in many memorable fights throughout his storied career, will be moving up in weight and looking to capture a world title in a fourth weight class.
Las entradas para el evento,
which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Promociones TGB y Ringstar Sports,
a la venta el Sábado, December 22 and can be purchased at AXS.com.
“This
matchup is sure to make for a crowd pleaser, as both guys are known for
delivering action when they step into the ring,” dijo Leonard Ellerbe, CEO
of Mayweather Promotions. “Mares has
an impressive resume and is determined to
hand Davis his first loss. Davis has made a lot of noise in the sport at a
young age and isn’t slowing down. He executes impressively and continues to
prove that he will be the next big star in boxing.”
“Abner Mares is
looking to join a select group of boxers by winning a title in his fourth
different weight class and carrying that kind of motivation into the ring is
the thing that can propel a boxer to greatness,” dijo Tom Brown, President of
TGB Promotions. “We’ve already seen the kind of speed and explosive
punching power that Gervonta Davis brings into the ring. I expect that Mares
will push him to even higher levels and that is the kind of match that should
excite all boxing fans.”
“The matchup
between Gervonta Davis and Abner Mares features pound for pound two of the most
exciting boxers,” dijo Richard Schaefer de Ringstar Sports. “For Gervonta
it is the biggest test in his career and for Abner it is simply “Dare to
be Great”. These two are the definition of modern day gladiators who will
put it all on the line on February 9. The winners of this exciting matchup are
us – the fight fans and the general public who will be in for a treat!”
“This is an
intriguing matchup for both men at crucial points of their careers,” said
Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, SHOWTIME Sports. “Abner Mares has never
backed down from a challenge, quietly building one of the strongest resumes in
all of boxing while consistently delivering fight-of-the-year performances.
In his first fight in the super featherweight division, Abner will be
facing Gervonta Davis, one of the strongest, most talented and most exciting
young champions in all of boxing. Abner seeks another signature upset in
a remarkable career, while Gervonta looks to continue his streak of 11 straight
stoppages against the most experienced and accomplished opponent he has faced
to date. With these two come-forward, all-action fighters, boxing fans
can expect another thrilling Showtime Championship Boxing main
event.”
Davis (20-0, 19 KOs)
se convirtió en el campeón del mundo más joven de América reinante en 2017 when he delivered
a star-making performance on SHOWTIME by knocking out Jose Pedraza for the IBF
130-pound title at just 22 años. He became the youngest two-time world champion
in April when he knocked out Jesus Cuellar in the third round of their WBA
Super Featherweight Championship bout. The 24-year-old from Baltimore, Md., has
earned the reputation as a power-punching menace as he has stopped all but one
of his professional opponents.
“I’m
very excited to be showcased in my first main event in the United States on
February 9,” dijo Davis. “I want to make a statement in this fight by
putting on a tremendous performance against an experienced world champion like
Abner Mares. I plan on showing everyone why I belong in pound-for-pound
discussions and why I’m the most exciting champion in boxing today. You don’t
want to miss it!”
The 33-year-old Mares
(31-3-1, 15 KOs) will be moving up to 130 pounds as he aims to become just the
fourth fighter born in Mexico to win titles in four divisions, joining Juan
Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales and Jorge Arce. Madres, who was born in
Guadalajara, Jalisco and now lives in Montebello, Calif., was a member of the
Mexican Olympic boxing team in the 2004 Athens Olympics before going on to win
world titles at bantamweight, supergallo y pluma. His two
battles for the featherweight world title against Leo Santa Cruz epitomized the
kinds of high-volume clashes that have set Mares apart from many of his
contemporaries in the same weight classes. He lost a unanimous decision to
Santa Cruz in his last fight in June and aims to tackle another weight class on
February 9.
“I wanted this
fight and I want this challenge against Gervonta Davis,” dichos Mares.
“I’m preparing well and I will add my fifth world title in my fourth
weight class on February 9 on SHOWTIME.”
LONDRES(Diciembre 20, 2018) – Top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora took part in the final press conference before their highly anticipated rematch Saturday, Diciembre 22 en vivo por SHOWTIME a 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT from The O2 in London.
Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will run back one of 2016’s best fights as the bitter rivals will continue what they started two years ago with Whyte narrowly edging Chisora in a close all-out war. The winner will have the inside track at a possible future mega-fight with IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua, who will be in attendance Saturday night.
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL telecast is hosted by Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. Live fight coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office.
Here is what the principals had to say Thursday from the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel in London:
DILLIAN WHYTE
“There are levels to this thing and my levels just keep rising. I keep improving. Derek will see how strong I am come Saturday night.
“This is boxing and I’m used to people saying, ‘I’m going to do this or that’ to get into my head. I’ve been around long enough and heard fighters say ‘I’m going to come out banging in the first round,’ and then they come and do something else. So I don’t think Derek himself knows what he’s doing or where he’s going.
“I respect everyone. It’s a tough job getting in the ring. I respect everyone from the journeyman to the world champion of the sport.
"Ya sabes como soy, I do whatever it takes to get the win. I don’t need to get up and shout, ‘I’m going to do this or that.’ I just conserve my energy. Estoy relajado. You guys know what I bring and that I can fight, and I can box, and I can hit. You guys know my power. So I don’t have to sit here and scream about what I’m going to do. There will be blood on Saturday night.”
DEREK CHISORA
“David [Haye] put together the pieces for my training. He didn’t train me, but he sat me down and said, ‘This is what we’re going to do to get what we want to get.’ It’s gone well training-wise and lifestyle-wise. Now it’s time to go to war and have a great fight.
On his table-throwing episode during the last press conference two years ago:
“I think the tables are screwed down so you won’t have to worry about that. I don’t think I’m going to do that anymore. I do something when I want to do something and now I’m just happy that training’s gone well and everyone’s fine in my camp.
“I’m going to bring the same game I do for every fight and we’re going to come to fight. His coach says that his fighter will be a boxer and all of that. But truly he’s not in the ring and Dillian’s the one that has to fight and he’s going to try to run, or he can meet me in the middle which would be great for me. Whatever game plan they have is fine. We will come in and seek and destroy.
“The first fight was a great fight. The boxing fans loved it. My brain cells didn’t love it but I enjoyed it. We are going to drown him from the get-go. We know he’s fit, but we want to see how fit he is. We’re going to go BOOM from the gates.
“I don’t want this to go to points. I’m going to knock the sucker out. Hundred percent. Voy a golpearlo. I’m going to pound him.”
MARK TIBBS, Whyte’s Trainer
“Ninety-nine point nine percent of the time, a good boxer will beat a good brawler. [Dillian] is not only just a good boxer, he’s a boxer-fighter. We will box and fight our way to a very good victory. It ain’t going to be easy, but we will meet him and greet him and beat him to the punch.”
DAVID HAYE, Former Heavyweight Champion and Chisora’s Manager
“I think Derek has always had in him what he needs to be one of the best heavyweights on the planet. He’s had opportunities in the past but hasn’t capitalized on them the best he could and I think he realizes that now. His experiences have taught him that he needs to work hard and make the sacrifices, and that’s what he’s done. He no longer does the things he used to do and when he stands on the scales tomorrow, you’ll be able to see.
“I’m very confident and I know he has the capabilities. I’ve been in there with him, and I’ve felt his power and his presence in the ring. I’ve seen it. The intensity and ferocity I’ve seen in sparring shows that he’s coming for war. I think the first time he didn’t have 12 rounds of war in him. I think this time he does. I think the power Derek brings will make Dillian very uncomfortable, but the fans are going to love it.”
EDDIE HEARN, Head of Matchroom Boxing
“The winner of this fight Saturday night is so important to the global heavyweight scene and so much is at stake.
“I think the crowd is going to be with Chisora. You know the British fans love the underdog. What makes this fight intriguing to the average fan is that these guys are both characters and very entertaining fighters. At the first fight I sat next to Wladimir Klitschko and he said, ‘I don’t think this fight is going to be very good.’ And after three rounds we looked at each other just shaking our heads.
“The Whyte fight is a big fight for Anthony, but I will stress again the one fight we want is with [Deontay] Wilder. We’re talking now. People shouldn’t assume the rematch with Fury is happening because the deal won’t be that easy. It never is for a fight of that size. It all depends really on Wilder; if he wants to be undisputed and if that matters to him. He can fight Fury after if he believes he can beat A.J. We don’t get chances very often to have undisputed champions, and that’s what everyone wants.
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LONDRES(Diciembre 19, 2018) – Top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora worked out in front of the media just days before their highly anticipated rematch Saturday, Diciembre 22 en vivo por SHOWTIME a 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT from The O2 in London.
Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL. The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch. The stakes are high as both fighters have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder.
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood.
Here is what Whyte and Chisora had to say Wednesday from East Wintergarden in London:
DILLIAN WHYTE
“Everybody knows what I come with and what I bring into the ring. We worked on a few new things. We improved in every area. There’s been a lot of talk from him about how he’s given his life to god and he’s got David [Haye] here and all that. Veremos.
“I’ve changed a lot and improved over the last two years since the last fight. One thing I’ve improved is my consistency. Eso es lo más importante. I’ve been consistent. I’ve had hard fights, I’ve had boring fights, I’ve had exciting fights but I’ve been consistent.
“The first time I fought him it was only the second time I’ve ever been scheduled for 12 rounds and the time before that I got stopped. I remember the first time I went past five rounds it was like ‘oh crap, this is round six, round seven.’ But now I’ve been there and I’ve done it. I’m experienced and I show different things in different rounds. Even in my last fight, I got put down in the 12ºround and got up and did what I had to do to win the fight.”
DEREK CHISORA
“I’m ready for action. The fight is only a couple days away. Estamos listos para ir. Estoy emocionado. Training’s gone well and I’m just a happy guy right now. The big difference with this camp is I’ve given all of the control to David [Haye]. From where I slept, what time I woke up, what I ate, todo.
“We’ve trained hard for this fight. There’s only one way we’re going to go into this fight. We are going to war. Right from the get-go. I’m going to run over to his side and start pounding him down. I hope he’s listening. I’m going to pound you and pound you and pound you. It doesn’t matter what he’s done. He can’t hurt me. He doesn’t have a powerful shot that can bother me. I’m going to find this guy, hunt him down and beat him up.
“I’m born again. I have a new manager and a new training regime. I’m just loving life, fundamentalmente. It’s working out great for me. As I’ve said before, we have to knock him out. We don’t want to leave it to Eddie [Hearn’s] judges to give him the decision. We have to knock him out. We’re not going to use judges in this fight. We are coming there with a knockout mentality. No points, we’re not coming to box. We’re coming to fight.
“I’m going to go straight at him and I know he’s going to come hard too. He’s not going to shy away from a fight. He knows what’s happening. I’d advise everybody not to sit down at the O2 Arena.”
Broner Battles Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao Saturday, Enero 19 en SHOWTIME PPV®desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas
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MIAMI(Diciembre 18, 2018) – Four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “El Problema” Bronerhosted a media workout at Miami Beach’s famed 5ºStreet Gym on Tuesday as he prepares to face SenatorManny “Pacman” Pacquiao, único campeón del mundo de ocho divisiones del boxeo, for his World Boxing Association Welterweight World Title on SHOWTIME PPV® Sábado, Enero 19 desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas.
En acción de cartelera en SHOWTIME PPV, de dos divisiones campeón del mundoBadou Jackwill battle unbeaten top-rated contenderMarcus Brownefor the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title and former world championRau'shee Warrenwill take on France’sNordine Oubaalifor the vacant WBC Bantamweight World Championship in a rematch of their 2012 Olympic matchup that was edged by Oubaali. In the opening bout of the four-fight PPV telecast, invictoDeborah Jhackse enfrentará al ex campeón del mundoHugo Ruizin a 12-round featherweight clash.
Las entradas para el evento,el cual es promovido por MP, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, are on sale now and start at$100, sin incluir cargos aplicables de servicio, y se puede comprar en línea a través de AXS.com, cobrar por teléfono al 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGMResorts International box office.
Cincinnati’s Broner, one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities, is training under the tutelage of Kevin Cunningham in nearby West Palm Beach, Fla.
Here is what Broner and Cunningham had to say Tuesday:
Adrien Broner
“This fight is real important. This is a hell of a fight not only for me but for the sport. This is a fight that needed to happen for the sport and we are going to put on a hell of a show.
“I always knew that one day I would be having fights like this. Honestly I thought he [Pacquiao] would be done with boxing by now but I always knew I would have a fight of this magnitude on this platform, pay-per-view and all and now I’m here.
“I knew what to expect. I knew he [Kevin] was going to be real strict and I just came prepared.Ready to put it all in and put it all on the line.”
On what he does in his down time:
“I try to rest as much as possible. I’m training so much and training real hard. This will be my second workout of the day and then after this I have another workout at 8:30 p.m. so that will be the third workout for the day so you know all my off time I try to eat properly, stay hydrated and stay focused.”
On how it feels to train
in a gym that hosted greats like Muhammad Ali:
“It’s lovely. I never knew this gym existed and this is my first time ever being here or ever hearing about this gym being legendary. Muhammad Ali paved the way for guys like me and Sugar Ray Leonard and everyone else so, it’s legendary.
“I always tell other fighters and other people it takes more to be a star than just boxing. I just have everything it takes to be a mega star.”
On Pacquiao’s last fight against Lucas Matthysse:
“I didn’t see it but I heard he looked good. I don’t know what to expect. I’m just training for the best Pacquiao. And I’m going to go out there and do what I have to do to get the victory.”
How do you feel training in South Florida?
“I’m not focused on the clubbing and stuff and all that stuff will be here after the fight. Estoy 110 percent focused on this fight.”
What he will do after the Pacquiao Fight?
“Boxing you have to take it one fight at a time. My main focus is getting past Manny Pacquiao first and then we can talk about other things.”
On whether or not
Pacquiao has a weakness:
“It’s not a mystery. He has seven losses. It’s not a mystery that he can lose but anyone can lose on any given day. It’s whoever prepares the best and I’m preparing myself to do what I need to do. I don’t care about stopping him or whether it’s a unanimous decision, as long as I’m victorious.”
On whether or not this is the biggest fight of his career:
“This is definitely my biggest fight, biggest magnitude, biggest platform I’ve ever been on but you never know. I could probably go in there and make this look like the easiest fight of my career you just never know.”
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM
“I think he’shaving even a better camp than the last. He’s added a new strength and conditioning coach and everything is working out perfect and camp is going extremely well and smooth. AB’s looking fast and explosive. No tengo ninguna queja.
“Adrien’s got everything; he’s a real throwback fighter. Tiene velocidad, he’s got power, he’s got quickness, he’s got footwork. He can punch and he can bang and he can box.He’s got skills and he can be slick if he wants to be. So he’s the total package.
“We have an idea of the way the fight is going to go. We’ve studied tons of Pacquiao footage and he pretty much fights the same every fight. Manny’s a rhythm fighter so it’s all about getting in his rhythm. He pretty much does his thing. But outside of that I’ve never really seen him make too many adjustments. He’s pretty much the same guy.”
SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL To Air Live At 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT On SHOWTIME And The Network’s Streaming Service
NUEVA YORK - Diciembre 18, 2018 -SHOWTIME Sports will present the highly anticipated rematch between top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora this Saturday, Diciembre 22 en vivo por SHOWTIME a 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT. As with all SHOWTIME programming, the event will air live on air and via the networks’ streaming service.
Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights, live from London’s The O2 on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL.The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch.
“SHOWTIME continues to lead the industry by delivering more of the most compelling boxing events from around the world to our premium cable subscribers and online streaming customers,"Dijo Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, SHOWTIME Sports. “This network has televised all of the most important heavyweight fights during the division’s renaissance and we are proud to join Matchroom Sports in delivering Whyte-Chisora II to our audience. Their first fight was action-packed from bell to bell. Ahora, with the stakes as high as they have ever been for both men,this bout promises to be even better. I hope that the boxing pundits have not yet cast their vote for Fight, Knockout and Round of the Year. Saturday’s matchup may challenge some of this year’s best.”
The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood calling the action.
The stakes are high in the rematch, as both Whyte and Chisora have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder. Whyte holds the No. 1 ranking in the WBC and WBO, as well as the WBA’s No. 4 position. Chisora is ranked No. 5 tanto por la AMB y la FIB, así como No. 9 por el CMB. Their first matchup was widely regarded as the best heavyweight matchup of 2016, and round five of their “sensational fight” earned Round of the Year honors from ESPN.”
