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HEAVYWEIGHT SLUGGER LUIS ORTIZ RETURNS TO TAKE ON RAZVAN COJANU IN CO-FEATURE BOUT ON SATURDAY, Julho 28 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES AND PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Unbeaten 140-Pound Contender Mario Barrios Battles Jose Roman To Open Three-Fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Telecast Headlined By Mikey Garcia vs. Robert Páscoa Jr. World Championship Unification Event

LOS ANGELES (Julho 10, 2018) – Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz returns to action to face former world title challenger Razvan Cojanu in a 10-round bout on Saturday, Julho 28 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT)will open with unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Bairros assumindo contundente Jose Roman in a 10-round showdown. The event is headlined by lightweight world championship title unification bout between WBC Lightweight World Champion Mikey Garcia and IBF Lightweight World Champion Robert Páscoa Jr.

 

 

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, que é promovido pela Ringstar Sports e Promoções TGB, begin at $50, acrescida de comissões, e já estão à venda. Para comprar bilhetes, visit AXS.com.

 

 

 

After having heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder nearly out on his feet in their March classic, Ortiz (28-1, 24 KOs) eventually succumbed to the power of the unbeaten champion. Agora, Ortiz looks to get back to world title contention on July 28. Originally, from Camaguey, Cuba, now residing in Miami, Fla., Ortiz will fight in Los Angeles for the first time as a professional. Ortiz quickly became one of the most avoided men in boxing with victories over Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson and Malik Scott on his way to the memorable showdown with Wilder.

 

 

 

I’m looking to make a statement on July 28 and get back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world,” disse Ortiz. “I’m excited to be back in the ring. I am thankful to have this opportunity. To all the fans in Los Angeles, don’t miss this great card at STAPLES Center. ‘The Real King Kongis coming to LA!”

 

 

 

A native of Romania and fighting out of Burbank, Calif., Cojanu (16-3, 9 KOs) challenged then WBO heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker for the title in May 2017. Cojanu took the New Zealand champion the distance but lost via unanimous decision in the champion’s home country. Standing over six-foot-seven, Cojanu scored three straight knockout victories in 2016 to earn the title shot and will return to the ring for his first fight in the U.S. since January 2016.

 

 

 

I’m proud and confident to know that I will be stepping into the ring against a worthy opponent on July 28,said Cojanu. “Luis Ortiz is a world-class fighter with a lot of experience, which will give me the opportunity to show my skills to all the fans at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and watching on SHOWTIME.

 

 

 

A 23-year-old Bairros (21-0, 13 KOs) has been impressive since moving up to 140 pounds last March. He’s scored stoppage victories over Yardley Cruz, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Naim Nelson and most recently a second-round destruction of Eudy Bernardo. The five-foot-ten Barrios of San Antonio had previously campaigned at 130 pounds before making the move to the higher weight class that has helped unlock his power.

 

 

 

I fought on SHOWTIME EXTREME but making my debut on SHOWTIME has always been a dream of mine since I was a kid,” Disse Barrios. “Agora, the time has come to show why I’m here. I’m ready to keep showing why I’m going to become a star and one of the sport’s next great fighters. Come July 28, everyone should tune-in for a great night of fights. It’s ‘Aztecatime.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Garden Grove, Calif., Romano (24-2-1, 16 KOs) scored knockouts in nine of his first 11 pro fights and has won 10 de sua última 11 leading up to July 28. The 30-year-old most recently dropped a decision to Wilberth Lopez last September after a run of defeating veteran fighters and will look to put himself back on the path to a world title with a victory over Barrios at STAPLES Center.

 

 

 

I’m very excited to have this great opportunity,” disse Roman. “Barrios has been on a roll, but I have the experience to take him out. Both of us bring pressure and I know he’s going to be hungry to keep his record perfect. I’m more motivated than I’ve ever been for this fight. I can’t wait to put on a show in my backyard for all the great fans in Southern California.

 

 

 

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DEONTAY WILDER DEMANDS 50/50 SPLIT FOR HEAVYWEIGHT UNIFICATION WITH ANTHONY JOSHUA IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON SHOWTIME SPORTS®DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT

 

Wilder Tells Host Brendan Schaub That He Will No Longer Accept A Flat Fee For Showdown To Determine Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion

CLIP FOR ONLINE & TV NEWS USE: https://cbs.box.com/v/DeontayWilderINTVBelowTheBelt

 

 

O QUÊ: WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder sat down for an exclusive video interview with Brendan Schaub for the SHOWTIME Sports digital talk show ABAIXO DO CINTO where the American champion opens up about the contentious negotiation process for a unification fight with IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua.

 

 

 

“It’s 50-50 straight across,” Wilder tells Schaub during the interview that taped Thursday in Los Angeles. “I am not accepting no flat fee… I am done with that.”

 

 

 

The full interview is now available via the Below the Belt YouTube Channel eo Below the Belt Facebook Page.

 

ABAIXO DO CINTO is a first-of-its-kind digital sports talk show exploring the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. The multi-platform program, which also includes a weekly podcast, features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs.

 

 

 

A próxima edição do ABAIXO DO CINTO launches Wednesday, Julho 4 on SHO Sports digital platforms.

UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT PROSPECTS JARON ENNIS & ARMANDO ALVAREZ FACE OFF IN MAIN EVENT OF JULY 20 ShoBox: O tripleheader NOVA GERAÇÃO

 

Three-Fight Telecast Features Six Fighters With A Combined Record of 82-1, Including Five Unbeaten Boxers

 

 

NOVA IORQUE (Junho 25, 2018) – A battle of unbeaten welterweight prospects will headline a ShoBox: A Nova Geração tripleheader na sexta, Julho 20 vivo no canal Showtime® em 10 p.m. E/PT when Jaron Ennis squares off against Armando Alvarez in the 10-round main event from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.

 

 

 

Philadelphia’s Ennis (20-0, 18 KOs) has knocked out 10 consecutive opponents and was the 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion before turning professional in 2016. The 20-year-old former amateur standout will face his first undefeated opponent in Alvarez (18-0, 12 KOs), a native of the Florida Keys who has knocked out six of his last seven opponents.

 

 

 

The three-fight telecast features six prospects with a combined record of 82-1, with all six fighters facing what is likely the toughest tests of their careers.

 

 

 

Na co-metragem, undefeated lightweight Thomas Mattice (12-0, 10 KOs) returns to Iowa for his second ShoBox appearance of the year when he clashes with former Armenian amateur standout Zhora Hamazaryan (9-0, 6 KOs) em um ataque 10-round.

 

 

 

Também no cartão, undefeated super lightweight prospect Montana Love (11-0, 5 KOs) will take on former national amateur champion Kenneth Sims Jr. (12-1, 4 KOs) em um oito-redonda luta super leve.

 

 

 

Tickets for the show, which is promoted by GH3 Promotions, Promoções de vitória, Ringside Ticket Inc., Banner Promotions & Thompson Boxing are priced from $10-$60 e pode ser comprado em winnavegas.com.

 

JARON ENNIS vs. ARMANDO ALVAREZ – 10-Round Welterweight Bout

Ennis will debut on ShoBox following a statement second round knockout of former junior welterweight contender Mike Arnaoutis earlier this month, sua 10th consecutive KO victory. The Philadelphia native had a standout amateur career, notching an impressive record of 58-3 and winning the 2015 National Golden Gloves tournament. Ennis, who was ranked No. 1 as an amateur at 141 libras, narrowly missed the opportunity to represent the U.S. no 2016 Olympics after losing a box-off to Gary Antuanne Russell at the Olympic Trials.

 

 

 

“This is the opportunity I have been waiting for,” Ennis said. “I can’t wait to show the world my talent.”

 

 

 

Só 20 anos, Ennis currently trains under his father Derek “Bozy” Ennis Sr., who also trained his other sons Derek Jr. and Farah. The 5-foot-10 Ennis will be the third brother to appear on ShoBox; Derek Jr. appeared on the series in 2007, and Farah faced Badou Jack on the series in 2013.

 

 

 

“A win on this platform would mean everything,” Ennis continued. “From here on out, I want to fight only the big names in the division. I feel grateful for this opportunity to show the world my talents and skills. It’s great to follow in my brother’s footsteps, and I am ready to take the Ennis last name to the next level.”

 

 

 

The 28-year-old Alvarez turned professional in 2014 and has gradually increased his level of opposition. Alvarez, who now lives in Key West, compiled a 26-4 amateur record and won the Florida State Championship in 2013. His headlining fight with Ennis will be his second fight of 2018 and by far his toughest test to date.

 

 

 

“This is the biggest opportunity I have ever received,” Alvarez said. “This is it. It’s on. Ennis is a great young fighter, but I think he has stepped out of his league. He is just a kid. The world will find out who Armando Alvarez is on July 20.”

 

THOMAS MATTICE vs. ZHORA HAMAZARYAN – Eight-Round Lightweight Bout

A 27-year-old from Cleveland, Mattice turned pro in 2014 and had an amateur record of 72-18. He was a three-time Ohio State Golden Gloves Champion and bronze medal winner in the USA National Tournament in 2014.

 

 

 

Mattice will be making his second ShoBox appearance following a strong debut Feb. 2, when the undefeated lightweight rallied from behind to score a seventh round TKO of ShoBox veteran Rolando Chinea. Mattice has recorded five straight KOs and nine overall in 11 lutas profissionais.

 

 

 

“I am excited for the opportunity to showcase my talent again on ShoBox," Mattice said. “I’m going to go out there and do what I did before. I’m going to get a win, hopefully in knockout fashion. Esse cara (Hamazaryan) doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into.”

 

 

 

Undefeated lightweight prospect Hamazaryan, who signed with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing in February, is originally from Armenia but fights out of Los Angeles. Part of a long line of Armenian fighters who have fought in the U.S., Hamazaryan won his U.S. debut on Feb. 16, when he scored a unanimous decision win over the previously unbeaten Sergio Ramirez. Prior to his win against Ramirez, all of Hamazaryan’s victories were earned in Russia.

 

 

 

The 22-year-old was considered the No. 1 fighter in Armenia after an amateur career that spanned over 200 lutas. Hamazaryan turned professional in 2015, turning down an opportunity to fight for the Armenian Olympic Team in 2016.

 

 

 

“This fight is very important for me, and I am very excited to be fighting on national television in America,” Hamazaryan said. “I know [Mattice] is undefeated but I normally don’t look at my opponent. I’m just looking to put on a great performance and make a statement for fans in the U.S.”

 

MONTANA LOVE vs. KENNETH SIMS JR. – Eight-Round Super Lightweight Bout

Cleveland native Love was an accomplished amateur who compiled a 174-13 registro e ganhou uma medalha de bronze no 2012 National Golden Gloves Championships. The 22-year-old recently sparred with Adrien Broner, and served as head sparring partner for Robert Easter Jr. before his lightweight title defense against Javier Fortuna on Jan. 20.

 

 

 

Love has won two consecutive bouts against lesser opposition since defeating Samuel Teah in his ShoBox debut on Feb. 2.

 

 

 

“I am excited and happy to be back,” Love said. “I want to put on another great performance. Sims and I grew up as amateurs together. Ele é um bom lutador, but I am hungry and want to keep rolling. I can’t let anything get in my way.”

 

 

 

Chicago native Sims makes his return to ShoBox just over a year after suffering the first loss of his career against Rolando Chinea via close majority decision in what was his toughest test to date. The 24-year-old Sims, who has sparred with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, era um 2013 U.S. National Amateur Champion and a 2012 Olympic Trials semifinalist.

 

 

 

“I am happy to be back fighting after having surgery on my elbow that had been bothering me for the last year and a half,” Sims said. “This is my chance to prove that I’m back and the loss on ShoBox was a fluke. I remember Love from the amateurs and I know I have what it takes to beat him.”

 

 

 

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CLARESSA SHIELDS GANHA TÍTULOS IBF E WBA MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD SEXTA-FEIRA NO SHOWTIME®

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Christina Hammer defende cintos de médios WBC e WBO com decisão unânime contra Tori Nelson

Assista o replay Segunda-feira, Junho 25, Em 10 p.m. E/PT no Showtime EXTREME®

Clique AQUI Para baixar imagens; Crédito Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME

 

DETROIT (Junho 23, 2018) - Claressa Shields se tornou campeã mundial de duas divisões, e Christina Hammer manteve seus dois cinturões do título mundial, ambos conquistando vitórias por decisão unânime na noite de sexta-feira em Showtime Boxing: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL do Templo Maçônico em Detroit, me.

 

 

 

E agora eles têm os olhos postos um no outro.

 

 

 

Os dois escudos medalhistas de ouro olímpicos da vizinha Flint, Mich., foi derrubada pela primeira vez em sua carreira 53 segundos do primeiro round, mas ela foi capaz de voltar e vencer todas as rodadas depois disso para se tornar uma campeã mundial de duas divisões, capturando os vagos campeonatos mundiais dos médios IBF e WBA contra Hanna Gabriels. Os juízes marcaram a luta 98-91, 97-92 duas vezes.

 

 

 

Hammer entrou no ringue após a luta dos Shields, e um escudo emocional pressionado em direção a Hammer e alguns empurrões e empurrões se seguiram. (ver video AQUI)

 

 

 

"Estou cansado de Hammer me desrespeitando o tempo todo,”Escudos (6-0, 2 KOs) dito. “Ela entra no ringue depois de todos os meus direitos, fala lixo, e então ela vai lá e parece [porcaria] contra Nelson. Eu estou cansado disso. Mas eu a deixei saber que estou mais do que pronto para uma luta contra ela. Ela queria que eu perdesse esta noite, mas eu queria que ela ganhasse porque eu quero lutar com ela. Temos que nos unificar agora. ”

 

 

 

Shields e Gabriels começaram a luta balançando furiosamente, mas era Gabriels (18-2-1, 11 KOs) quem conectou em um uppercut direito enviando escudos para a tela. (veja o vídeo de knockdown AQUI)

 

 

 

“Uma vez eu desci, Respirei fundo e me lembro de pensar comigo mesmo, ‘Estou prestes a chicotear essa garota’ ”Shields disse. “Só me lembro de pensar: vamos usar o jab e ser inteligentes.”

 

 

 

Gabriels da Costa Rica, um titular unificado de 154 libras, estava ganhando peso e tentando se tornar um campeão mundial de três divisões. (veja os destaques de Shields-Gabriels AQUI).

 

 

 

“Eu treinei para ir longe mas meu coração me traiu, porque depois daquele primeiro golpe, Eu estava procurando por outro,”Disse Gabriels, o atual campeão WBA e WBO que estava lutando em seu 12th luta pelo título mundial desde a conquista do título dos meio-médios em 2009. “Eu queria mostrar a todos que tenho um coração de guerreiro.

 

 

 

“Eu não senti que tinha uma vantagem após o knockdown. Eu senti que tinha que trabalhar rodada após rodada para ter a chance de ganhar. ”

 

 

 

Gabriels adicionados: “Ela tem muito poder. Foi uma grande luta e você tem que aceitar a decisão dos jurados. Ela é poderosa e para os fãs acho que correu bem.

 

 

 

Shields sofreu um corte na bochecha esquerda em rodada 10, e também venceu uma cabeçada. Ela se lembra de ter sido ferida pelos socos de Gabriels na cabeça apenas três vezes na luta. “A primeira rodada, quarta rodada e oitava rodada, além disso, ela não me atingiu com nenhum tiro na cabeça. "

 

 

 

Shields - em sua primeira luta com o novo treinador John David Jackson - disse que aprendeu algo sobre si mesma após a luta. “Eu posso ser colocado na minha bunda, levante-se e volte e ganhe," ela disse. “Esta noite foi minha noite e eu tenho que mostrar ao mundo que sou o melhor de todos os tempos. Eu mostrei quem eu sou. Agora, Eu sou muito perigoso porque você pode até me colocar no chão, e ainda voltarei para vencer. ”

 

 

 

A diferença na luta era Shields’ accuracy, especially in terms of her power shots as she connected on 42 percent compared to Gabriels’ 26 por cento.

 

 

 

Shields was asked after the fight when she would like to face Hammer. “Hopefully it’s next," ela disse. “I don’t need no rest. I could have whipped her tonight. I’m just so sick of her and her whole team.”

 

 

 

 

 

In a lopsided win in her highly anticipated U.S. estréia, Martelo (23-0, 10 KOs) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision against Tori Nelson (17-2-3, 2 KOs). Os escores foram 100-90, 99-91 duas vezes, to retain her WBC and WBO Middleweight World Title belts. (see Hammer-Nelson highlights AQUI).

 

 

 

“It would have been better to get a KO,”Disse Martelo, que é 27 years old and from Dortmund, Alemanha. “I tried everything I could to get the knockout. Ela era durona. I hope the USA is good with this and I’m still the champ.”

 

 

 

“Estou realmente ansioso para lutar contra Claressa. Ela vai tentar lutar contra mim por dentro, mas meu trabalho de pés e meu alcance farão a diferença. A luta com Claressa será uma virada de jogo. Será a maior luta feminina de todos os tempos. Eu gostaria de lutar com ela em um local neutro. ”

 

 

 

“Estou muito decepcionado com meu desempenho esta noite,”Disse um Nelson emocionado após a luta. “É uma perda, claro que é decepcionante. Eu não estava ocupado o suficiente, Eu acho."

 

 

 

Em sua última luta, Nelson perdeu na decisão unânime para Shields em janeiro. “Claressa é melhor,”Nelson disse. “Shields dá um jab e usa o anel. Claressa fica lá e quer lutar. Ela tem todos os golpes. Hammer só tem um. ”

 

 

 

Na abertura da cerimônia, Umar Salamov (21-1, 16 KOs) connected on a lethal right hand in knocking out Brian Howard (13-2, 10 KOs) 53 seconds into the ninth round of a scheduled 10-round light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Salamov, de Alkhan-Kala, Rússia, was making his United States debut and trains at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit with Javan “Sugar” Hill Steward. In a fight between two long and lanky fighters, Salamov landed 34 percent of his power punches compared to 27 percent for Howard and was ahead on all three judges’ scorecard at the time of the knockout.

 

 

 

“I was hurt a little bit in the second round from one of his shots, but I didn’t let it bother me because this is my U.S. estréia,”Disse Salamov, a six-year pro who is 24 anos. “I just kept fighting. After I got hit with that punch, I started coming forward and as soon as I did that, the fight changed.”

 

 

 

Salamov disse que soube assim que acertou na primeira direita que Howard estava ferido. “Eu soube assim que dei o soco que ele ficaria muito machucado,"Ele disse. “Senti até o cotovelo. Eu não queria bater nele depois disso porque sabia que ele estava acabado. "

 

 

 

O ex-cruiserweight Howard teve alguns destaques e foi capaz de acertar com a mão direita em várias ocasiões, incluindo um poderoso cruzamento de direita na sétima rodada que pareceu atordoar Salamov.

 

 

 

“Eu diria que fui justo, Eu fiz bem,”Disse Howard, um ex-jogador de futebol da liga menor que mora fora de Atlanta e estava fazendo sua estreia no SHOWTIME. “Tive a sorte de receber a ligação da equipe de Salamov e do SHOWTIME. Eu voltarei."

 

 

 

O tripleheader de sexta-feira será reproduzido na segunda-feira, Junho 25 em 10 p.m. ET / PT no SHOWTIME EXTREME e estará disponível no SHOWTIME ANYTIME® e SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.

 

 

 

Barry Tompkins chamou a ação do ringue com o historiador do boxe Steve Farhood e o ex-campeão mundial Raul Marquez atuando como analistas especialistas. O produtor executivo foi Gordon Hall, com Richard Gaughan produzindo e Rick Phillips dirigindo.

 

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Claressa Shields vs. HANNA GABRIELS E CHRISTINA HAMMER vs. TORI NELSON WORLD TITLE FINAL WEIGHTS, FOTOS E OFICIAIS AMANHÃ AO VIVO NO SHOWTIME®

 

Do Templo Maçônico em Detroit, me.

Clique AQUI Para Fotos; Crédito Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME

 

Showtime Boxing: EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL - 10 p.m. E/PT

 

IBF e WBA Feminino - Campeonato Mundial de Peso Médio

Claressa Shields - 159 ½ lbs.

Hanna Gabriels - 159 ½ lbs.

Árbitro: Gerard White (Califórnia); Juízes: Michael Ancona (Ohio), Jeremy Hayes (Toronto, Canadá), Pasquale Procopio (Montreal, Canadá)

 

WBC e WBO Feminino do campeonato mundial de peso médio

Christina Hammer - 159 ½ lbs.

Tori Nelson - 157 ½ lbs.

Árbitro: Frank garza (Michigan); Juízes: Katealia Chambers (Michigan), Benoit Roussel (Montreal), Pasquale Procopio (Montreal, Canadá)

Luta leve de 10 assaltos

Umar Salamov - 174 ½ lbs.

Brian Howard - 174 ½ lbs.

Árbitro: Sam Williams (Michigan); Juízes: Ansel Stewart (Michigan), Michael Ancona (Ohio), Pasquale Procopio (Montreal, Canadá)

NOTA: veja anexo de e-mail em PDF para folha de luta e todos os pesos.

CITAÇÕES FLASH:

 

Claressa Shields:

“Eu tenho John David Jackson agora e aprendi muito com ele desde que nos reunimos em fevereiro. Tive treinadores no passado que tentaram mudar meu estilo e jogo, mas no final do dia eu só tenho que ir lá e lutar como se eu soubesse.

 

 

 

“Estar em Flint para meu último acampamento, você não acreditaria em todas as coisas com as quais eu tive que lidar. Apenas coisas que não deveriam estar acontecendo com um campeão mundial. Foi estressante, e fiquei estressado mesmo na semana da luta [em janeiro]. eu tenho que sair. Pude treinar na Flórida desta vez.

 

 

 

"[Hanna's] um bom lutador. Ela tem habilidades e apenas a maneira como se comporta. Ela é muito calma e suas expressões faciais nunca mudam. Eu assisti a luta onde ela foi nocauteada, e mesmo assim suas expressões faciais não mudaram. Eu acho que ela é durona, mas não tão difícil quanto eu. Eu sei que sou o melhor lutador.

 

 

 

“Tori subestimou meu poder. Eu acho que Tori tem uma chance de perfurador [contra martelo]. Eu não envolvo minha carreira em torno de Hammer. Nossas vidas não se entrelaçam. Eu tenho que me preocupar com o que está na minha frente. Eu não vou assistir aquela luta.

 

 

 

“Eu estava focado na minha dieta para essa luta. Não tenho muita família na Flórida e não tive nenhuma distração. ”

 

HANNA GABRIELS:

 

 

“Precisamos assumir a responsabilidade e garantir que nosso plano de jogo esteja correto e dar aos fãs o que eles querem ver, que é uma grande luta. Você tem que superar muito e sacrificar para chegar a este ponto, e minha equipe fez isso.

 

 

 

“Eu nunca tive medo de ninguém. Palavras não fazem nada. Quando eu entrar no ringue, serei uma fera.

 

 

 

“Eu estou bem com o que vier, ganhar ou perder. Eu sou um campeão e essa é minha mentalidade no ringue. Estamos buscando a vitória, e estou apreciando tudo o que está acontecendo preparando para esta luta.

 

 

 

“Eu não subestimo o poder dela. Mas o boxe não é apenas uma questão de poder, há muito mais. Você pode ser poderoso, mas você pode acertar o soco? Pode ser preciso? Há tantas coisas acontecendo no ringue com que você precisa se preocupar. ”

 

CHRISTINA HAMMER:

 

 

“Fiquei muito desapontado por não ter conseguido lutar em janeiro por causa dos meus problemas de visto.

 

 

 

“Eu estava na luta Claressa Shields-Tori Nelson e agora é a minha vez de entrar no ringue. Eu gosto de ir em frente e ser agressivo. Quando você pode terminar, você termina. O povo americano vai gostar do meu estilo.

 

 

 

“O boxe é minha paixão e meu trabalho, e estou preparado e ansioso por isso. Agora o dia está aqui e é no SHOWTIME. Não estamos pensando em Claressa Shields. Em respeito a Tori Nelson, Estou focado apenas nesta luta. ”

 

TORI NELSON:

 

 

“I’m a power puncher and I’ve been using my legs more in camp so this camp has been so much different than what I’m used to.

 

 

 

“They say lighting strikes only once, but I got another chance. I am so grateful I got the call for this fight. This is my second chance. A lot of people don’t get second chances.

 

 

 

‘I really have something to prove. A lot of people have believed in me and I’ve got to show what I can do in the ring.

 

 

 

“I think Christina is overlooking me. It’s disrespectful but I’m glad. It’s better for me that she does overlook me.”

 

UMAR SALAMOV:

 

 

“This fight is going to be a good test. I know I can make it into the top 10, and this is my start.

 

 

 

“Há uma grande diferença morar aqui em Detroit, mas é muito parecido com Moscou, uma grande cidade.

 

 

 

“Eu amo lutar, e este é um sonho que se tornou realidade vindo para a América. Brian Howard é um adversário difícil. Não será uma luta fácil, mas estou confiante de que posso vencê-lo. ”

 

BRIAN HOWARD:

 

 

“Eu tenho um pouco de ferrugem, mas eu vou ser afiado. Eu me preparei bem e estou em forma. Eu tenho ótimo metabolismo, e pode perder peso facilmente.

 

 

 

“Eu sofri minha primeira derrota em 2012 e depois que assumi essa perda, não tive o apoio de que precisava. Voltei para ele e foi difícil conseguir uma luta. Eu tenho muitos nãos.

 

 

 

“Eu vi uma fita do meu oponente. Mas você não sabe se ele vai mudar ou trazer outra coisa.

 

 

 

“Eu boxeio melhor do que jogo futebol. Meu apelido é MVP - Most Vicious Puncher.

 

 

 

“Eu não vejo que sou o lutador do lado B. Esta é uma oportunidade real para mim, e vou tirar o máximo proveito disso. ”

 

 

 

Os ingressos para o evento, que é promovido pela Promoções Salita, estão disponíveis em Ticketmaster.com ou na bilheteria do Templo Maçônico em (313) 832-7100. Os ingressos VIP custam $300, ingressos do ringue em $125, e os ingressos restantes em $75, $50 e $35.

 

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Claressa Shields vs. CITAÇÕES DA CONFERÊNCIA DE IMPRENSA FINAL DE HANNA GABRIELS & FOTOS

 

Christina Hammer Battles Tori Nelson em Co-Feature

Umar Salamov enfrenta Brian Howard na luta de abertura

Sexta-feira, Junho 22 Vivo no canal Showtime®

“Quando alguém diz que vai me bater, isso me irrita. Eu fico bravo e soco o saco até ele cair. ” - Claressa Shields

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Claressa Shields vs. CITAÇÕES DE EXERCÍCIO FINAIS DE HANNA GABRIELS & FOTOS

 

Shields vai lutar pelo título mundial na segunda divisão de peso enquanto enfrenta Gabriels para IBF & WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships Sexta-feira, Junho 22 No canal Showtime®

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DETROIT (Junho 19, 2018) – Super Campeão do Mundo Middleweight unificadas da Mulher Claressa Shields and unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels spoke to the media at a workout session in Detroit just days before the two clash to decide the IBF & WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships this Friday on SHOWTIME.

 

 

 

A Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION telecast begins at 10 p.m. ET/PT and features the No. 1 lutador em 168 pounds facing the No. 1 lutador em 154 pounds as they both attempt to become champions for the first time in the middleweight division. The telecast also features unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Martelo defending her WBC & WBO titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson. Também, light heavyweight prospects Umar Salamov e Brian Howard will meet in a 10-round matchup that will open the tripleheader from Masonic Temple in Detroit.

 

 

 

Os ingressos para o evento, que é promovido pela Promoções Salita, estão disponíveis em Ticketmaster.com ou na bilheteria do Templo Maçônico em (313) 832-7100. Os ingressos VIP custam $300, ingressos do ringue em $125, e os ingressos restantes em $75, $50 e $35.

 

 

 

Here is what Shields and Gabriels had to say today at the Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit:

 

Claressa Shields

 

“It’s been seven weeks of really hard work. A lot of people don’t know and I really don’t like to be open about it, but I got to 183 pounds after my last fight in January and now I’m 160. Isso é 23 libras. I was in camp running and getting ready for the fight and having to focus on weight was very different for me.

 

 

“I feel good and ready to go. I’m happy that she made it in safe and all that but now I’m just excited. You all know how I get before fights. The champ is here.

 

 

 

 

“So much has changed since I first turned pro. In my first fight, I was frustrated against Franchon (Crews Dezurn) during our fight. I was frustrated throughout camp and I really couldn’t handle everything that was going on. Now I know how to handle the media, the workouts, the interviews and still remain disciplined. The fact that I had to lose so much weight this camp only added more discipline.

 

 

 

“It makes me so happy and it just touches my heart to see four female fighters on the main fight poster. I was so happy that they decided to put them on TV. They have put me on before but it’s always been my goal to put other women on so when they decided to put Tori Nelson and Christina Hammer on I was so excited because this has never been done before. Women’s boxing is going somewhere.

 

 

 

“I always knew that it would take me to turn professional for women’s boxing to go to a higher level. That’s why I waited to win a second Gold Medal before I turned professional. To be the one to be the leader is special. I feel like I go out there every fight and give my best and show that I can box better than 90 percent of the men that box. If you have a choice to make a man the main event or me the main event, I always want them to choose me.

 

 

 

“There’s always mutual respect between me and my opponents. I’m thankful for them because I can’t do this by myself. I thank Hanna for stepping up and it’s mutual respect until Friday. I start getting really mean on Thursday,Friday is the fight and then after that we can exchange numbers and be friends.

 

 

 

“I expect her to use her gifts. She’s really good on her legs and she’s strong up top. I think she lacks in speed so I expect her to try to counter me and try to force me to make mistakes with her movement. I think she underrates my power.

 

 

 

“I never said that I wanted to get more knockouts. I’m perfectly fine being 5-0 com dois nocautes. No final do dia, I’m fine with that. The longer I’m in the ring boxing, o melhor. The more they get to see me on TV, that’s fine. Of course I would love to get the big knockout but look how disappointed Errol Spence Jr. was to get such a quick knockout of Ocampo. That didn’t please his fans. Se o nocaute vem, it comes.

 

 

 

“This will be my toughest fight. She’s the most skilled and has the most experience. She’s a three-time world champion. I’ve fought former world champions but she’s a three-time world champion to date. The girl that beat her, Hanna avenged that loss. I’m looking forward to her coming out and putting 100 percent in and I hope for us to have a great fight.

 

“I’m always confident going into fights. I’m not leaving the ring without having two new belts.”

 

HANNA GABRIELS

 

“I think that this is a time right now where women can have this type of platform. Claressa is a great champion and I have faced great women’s champions. I think it’s a great time for boxing fans to enjoy a quality fight. She’s a champion. I’m a champion. This will be a great matchup.

 

 

 

“You are going to see a very technical and aggressive fighter. That’s the only way that you can fight Claressa because she’s so aggressive herself and so tough, you can’t go in the ring passive against her. You have to put your life on the line in there and that’s what I’m planning to do.

 

 

 

“I feel honored to be on such a great card. This is a great opportunity and I just hope everybody sees this the way that I do. We trained hard. In my case, I wanted to bring the very best out of myself so the fans could leave the arena feeling great. Isto é o que o boxe é tudo. Bringing entertainment and emotions that most other sports don’t bring to people.

 

 

 

“Essa luta significa muito para mim. Every person that I love is going through a hard time right now, including my family. I just want to lead by example and show everybody that all odds are nothing. You can still fight the battle with as many resources or as little resources as you have. I’m dedicating this fight to all my loved ones because I promise there will be better times for us.

 

 

 

“When I was five years old I was sexually abused so my teenage years were tough. Sports always took me away from that. When I got an injury and I had to stop competing in track, I thought my life was over. For the next five or six years, I was very destructive and felt like I didn’t have a purpose. When I turned 24, I started a different passage and learned that everything that happened to me just made me the person I am today.

 

 

 

“We don’t really focus on anybody’s weaknesses because we believe if you’re a good professional and you are dedicating your life to this, you are supposed to get better at your weaknesses. So we focus on her strengths and I think we have a great plan. They say that she’s been underestimating me a lot but I think it’s part of her game and part of what she does.

 

 

 

“I think her strengths are pretty obvious. She has great feet. I don’t know if she punches hard but she’s very explosive. She must have a lot of power and she’s very defensive. She keeps her distance and she’s so big and I’m so small that we will have to risk a lot of things. Her confidence is one of her biggest strengths.

 

 

 

“This will probably be my toughest fight so far. I never had an amateur career, I had just one fight. Claressa has fought 80-something times so my schooling has been in the professional environment and I have had to learn in the process. Every fight has been a hard fight because I have to solve problems and I think she is definitely the toughest opponent because she’s so tall and so fast. She must walk around normally at 185 pounds and I’m not as big so we were a little worried at the beginning at how we would reach her body but we finally were able to figure that out in training and I’m confident that my game is going to surprise her a lot.

 

 

 

“Hopefully we can bring a surprise and people will get to see me and let everybody know that there are more great boxers out there that aren’t getting the same exposure or marketing that Claressa is getting. I don’t feel disrespected, I see this is an opportunity to show what I’ve been working on. Let them plan. Maybe those plans will fall.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a great fight. She’s coming for the victory and I’m coming for the victory as well. She’s in for a big surprise.”

 

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ERROL SPENCE JR. DEFENDE mundo welterweight campeonato com oitavos NO REGRESSO A CASA DE DEFESA sábado SHOWTIME® DA SEDE DALLAS COWBOYS DO MUNDO

 

Danny Roman defende Campeonato Mundial Bantamweight Super WBA Em SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-metragem;

 

Catch The Encore Apresentação segunda-feira 10 p.m. E/PT no Showtime EXTREME®

 

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FRISCO, TEXAS (Junho 16, 2018) - Errol Spence Jr. defendeu seu Campeonato Mundial Welterweight IBF com um nocaute no primeiro round de previamente invicto desafiante obrigatório Carlos Ocampo em um regresso a casa luta de sábado no canal Showtime em Ford Center at The Star. VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2HTG4Zv

 

 

 

A platéia enlouquecida de mais de 12,600 fãs embalado Ford Center at The Star em Frisco a primeira defesa regresso a casa testemunho de Spence como campeão e sua primeira luta em Dallas desde 2015. O lutador consenso top-5 pound-for-pound não decepcionou, batendo o corpo do sino de abertura com o seu ataque corpo marca e generalship anel excelente.

 

 

 

Spence, que fazia sua segunda defesa como um campeão £ 147, piso Ocampo com um brutal 1-2 combinação corpo tiro, o segundo nivelado soco pouso do lado do adversário e imediatamente piso-lo como a abertura concluiu rodada. Ocampo (22-1, 13 KOs) aleijado de dor enquanto na tela, foi incapaz de bater a contagem e permaneceu no chão por mais de dois minutos, enquanto Spence comemorou sua vitória.

 

 

 

"Eu estava um pouco decepcionado. Eu quis dar a multidão valor do seu dinheiro,”Spence disse. “Eu queria que ele para sustentar um pouco e dar-lhe alguma punição, mas o corpo tiro o pegou e eu derrubei ele.”

 

 

 

Foi a Spence nona vez (24-0, 21 KOs) tem pavimentado um oponente com um tiro do corpo em sua 24 lutas profissionais.

 

 

 

“Eu sabia que se eu bater nele novamente ele provavelmente iria cair,”Spence disse. “Esse foi o meu plano de jogo. Eu sou o ladrão de corpo. Se ele reage estranhamente, Eu continuo indo para o corpo e eu continuo quebrando-o para baixo “.

 

 

 

Após a luta, Dallas Cowboys proprietário Jerry Jones juntou Spence no ringue para felicitá-lo pela vitória.

 

 

 

“Este momento é um sonho,”Spence disse. “Eu queria jogar para o Dallas Cowboys e agora eu estou lutando na frente dos Dallas Cowboys e Jerry Jones. Obrigado a toda a organização Dallas Cowboys.

 

 

 

“Nós vamos definitivamente estar de volta depois de unificar alguns títulos. Nós vamos fazer isso uma coisa anual onde eu lutar aqui.”

 

 

 

Jones ficou emocionado com o que foi o primeiro evento de boxe dentro do Centro de Ford no Star, a peça central do campus de 91 acres dos vaqueiros sede mundial Dallas e facilidade da prática.

 

 

 

“Este quarto estava cheio de jogadores de futebol Dallas Cowboys apoiá-lo,”Jones disse. “Eles compartilham sua paixão. Eu vi um cara neste anel que sabia o que queria. Quando você bater um cara para fora por bater-lo uma vez no lado de suas costas, você é mau ao osso.

 

 

 

“Eu amo sua consciência. Ele tinha um plano desde o início. Ele é excepcionalmente dotado. Ele tem família que está por trás dele e nossa família, os Cowboys, quero estar por trás dele também.”

 

 

 

Após a luta, repórter canal Showtime Sports Jim Gray, que foi introduzido no Boxe Internacional Hall of Fame no domingo passado, perguntou Spence o que ele gostaria de fazer a seguir.

 

 

 

“Eu quero lutar com os melhores,”Spence prometido. “Danny Garcia e Shawn Porter estão lutando entre si (para a título de WBC) e eu definitivamente quero fazer disso uma luta unificando. Nós dois temos a mesma gestão, nós dois lutar no canal Showtime. Por que não fazer isso acontecer? Eu definitivamente quero essa luta sempre que ele estiver disponível “.

 

 

 

Na televisão co-metragem, Danny Roman defendeu seu Campeonato Mundial Bantamweight Super WBA com uma decisão unânime sobre previamente invicto Moises Flores em uma luta 12-redonda que foi marcado 116-112, 118-110, 120-108.

 

 

 

O Roman campeão (24-2-1, 9 KOs) foi o mais rápido e mais nítida lutador do sino de abertura. Romano, que foi tomada a segunda defesa do cinto 122 libras, bateu o corpo repetidamente ao longo 12 rounds, ligar em um escalonamento 50 por cento dos seus tiros no corpo. Flores (25-1, 17 KOs), que não conseguiu fazer peso para a luta pelo título e foi incapaz de ganhar o cinturão, cansado na segunda metade da luta e foi em grande parte um alvo fixo para Roman para 12 rounds.

 

 

 

Ambos os lutadores jogou mais de 1,000 socos, ainda era romano que foi o boxeador mais eficaz, conectando em um impressionante 42 por cento de seus tiros de energia.

 

 

 

“Eu estava tentando caixa-lo. Tentámos fazer uma luta inteligente,”Disse Roman. “Tentamos tirá-lo, mas infelizmente não conseguimos.

 

 

 

“Eu gostaria de unificar. Eu gostaria de desafiar qualquer um dos campeões. Eu adoraria enfrentar Rey Vargas ou Isaac Dogboe. Não me importo de volta para o Japão ou vai.”

 

 

 

“Eu sei que eu errei em treinamento,”Flores disse. “Eu não fiz o peso, mas eu ainda queria fazer e dar-lhe tudo o que tenho.

 

 

 

“Nós dois batem um no outro monte um. eu bati (Romano) com alguns bons tiros, Eu simplesmente não podia acabar com ele. Eu era provavelmente ao redor 60 por cento de energia-wise. A partir da quinta rodada em diante eu tinha apenas lutar com coração puro.

 

 

 

"(Romano) colocar em um grande show para os fãs, E isso é o que me faz sentir bem. Isso é tudo que eu queria era fazer uma boa luta.”

 

 

 

Na luta de a cerimônia Showtime Championship Boxing abertura, Javier Fortuna sofreu uma lesão ao cair através das cordas devido a um empurrão acidental na quarta rodada e sua luta de 140 libras com Adrian Granados foi considerada a Decisão n.

 

 

 

Granados (18-6-2, 11 KOs) e Fortuna (33-2-1, 23 KOs) ambos saiu balançando a partir do sino de abertura. Em uma quarta rodada selvagem, Fortuna foi deduzido dois pontos, primeiro para perfurar a parte de trás da cabeça, e em segundo lugar para exploração. Após a segunda dedução de pontos, o ex-campeão de 130 libras Fortuna agressivamente mudou-se para a frente e descarregado uma série de tiros.

 

 

 

Momentos depois, Granados e Fortuna foram conquistando ao longo das cordas perto do canto Granados’ quando Fortuna caiu para trás através das cordas, chicoteando seu pescoço enquanto ele caiu para trás. Queixando-se de dor e falta de movimento, Fortuna foi estabilizada com um colar cervical e removido a partir do anel em uma maca em que foi mais tarde descrita como uma medida de precaução.

 

 

 

No momento da interrupção, Grandos foi líder em todos os três scorecards dos juízes.

 

 

 

“Eu não empurrá-lo. Eu acho que ele caiu com o seu próprio,”Granados disse. “Eu acho que ele estava procurando uma desculpa em seu caminho para fora. Nós dois estávamos lutando, mas eu sabia que ele podia sentir que eu estava ficando mais forte. Ele me pegou com um tiro e ele só me apareceu.

 

 

 

“Em primeiro lugar quero apenas rezar para que ele está OK. Vamos fazer a revanche. Eu estava morrendo para uma luta em 140.”

 

 

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast de sábado vai voltar ao ar na segunda-feira 10 p.m. ET / PT no Showtime EXTREME e estará disponível via SHOWTIME ON DEMAND e Showtime A QUALQUER MOMENTO.

 

 

 

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Sobre The Star

A estrela é o campus de 91 acres dos vaqueiros Sede Mundial de Dallas e facilidade da prática em Frisco, Texas. Desenvolvido como um primeiro de seu tipo de parceria entre a cidade de Frisco e Frisco ISD, A Estrela apresenta Ford Center, um estádio de 12.000 lugares que hospeda jogos de futebol Frisco ISD e outros eventos; Cowboys Fit, um 60,000 square-foot ginásio desenvolvido em parceria com a desenvolvedora líder de fitness, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Clube, um clube só para membros, onde o clube país atinge a NFL; O Omni Hotel Frisco, um de 16 andares, 300-quarto de hotel de luxo; Baylor Scott & Branco Terapia Sports & Pesquisa da The Star, um 300,000 centro de pés quadrados de excelência para a medicina desportiva conjunto no aberto 2018; bem como uma variedade de lojas, restaurantes e opções de vida noturna como parte do distrito de entretenimento. Para mais informações sobre The Star, visita www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

 

 

 

Para mais informações visite www.sho.com/sports , www.premierboxingchampions.com e www.thestarinfrisco.com. Siga-nos no Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @TheStarinFrisco e @Swanson_Comm ou tornar-se um fã no Facebook em www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing e www.Facebook.com/thestarfrisco. PBC é patrocinado pela Corona Extra, A cerveja mais fina.

 

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Carlos Ocampo Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Faces Undefeated Challenger This Saturday, Junho 16 Live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxe dos Campeões
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FRISCO, TEXAS (Junho 14, 2018) – Invicto campeão mundial meio-médio Errol Spence Jr. and top-rated contender Carlos Ocampo spoke to media at the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters Thursday as Spence nears his homecoming title defense against his unbeaten challenger this Saturday, Junho 16 live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

A transmissão Showtime Championship Boxing começa às 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features super bantamweight world champion Daniel Roman defending his belt against unbeaten Moises “Chucky” Flores e ex-campeão do mundo Javier Fortuna chocando-se com Adrian Granados in a 10-round 140-pound special attraction, all of whom were in attendance at Thursday’s final press conference.

 

 

 

Os ingressos para o evento, que é promovido pela Promoções TGB em associação com promoções Man Down, já estão à venda e podem ser comprados em www.SeatGeek.com.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday ahead of the first boxing event to take place inside Ford Center at The Star:

 

ERROL SPENCE JR.

 

 

 

I’m really happy to be here and I’m so happy that everyone came out. Saturday night is going to be great. Venho treinando para 10 weeks and I’m 100 percent focused on Ocampo. I’m here to do my job, which is to win and look good winning.

 

 

 

Ocampo is very dangerous because he has nothing to lose. It’s his first title fight, which is a position I’ve been in before. I had a lot of fire and I felt like I had nothing to lose. I’m sure he’s been training hard and is focused. I know he’s fighting for him family so he’s going to come to fight. I want a guy who’s going to test me so the crowd gets their money’s worth.

 

 

 

I’ve had pressure my whole boxing career. Being on Olympian and a top prospect was pressure, but then I also went overseas to take the title from a top fighter. I’ve always overcome the pressure on me and I’m going to overcome another test on Saturday night.

 

 

 

Every fight is a statement fight. Não importa o que eu estou lutando. All eyes are on me in the welterweight division. People want to see if there are chinks in my armor, so it’s important for me to put on a great performance and prove I’m the best welterweight in the division.

 

 

 

Dallas already is a boxing town, just not enough boxing comes here. I can be the star who has annual fights and bring the city out like we’re doing Saturday night. I’m going to prove we’re a boxing city in Dallas and that Texas is a boxing state period. I do this for the whole state.

 

 

 

We work hard every camp and we’re 100 percent dedicated. There hasn’t been much difference in this camp than normal. The sparring with Jermell Charlo was top quality and has me prepared for Saturday night.

 

 

 

I’m ready to line up those other champions. I’ve said that since I was 15-0. I want to fight every opponent and take them out no matter who it is. I’m here to prove that I’m the best in the division.

 

CARLOS OCAMPO

 

 

 

We’re here on the same stage and I’m ready. I’m appreciative to be here and I’m calm. I have nothing to lose. He has all the pressure of being in his hometown. I’m just relaxed and ready to fight.

 

 

 

I’ve studied his fights enough. What’s most important is that I know that he has everything to lose and I don’t. He has a home field advantage, mas no final do dia, it’s just two guys in the ring.

 

 

 

I’ve gotten a great reception from the people here in Dallas. I’ve been treated like a champion and after Saturday I’ll be a world champion. You don’t want to miss this fight.

 

 

 

He can try to come and knock me out, but this is my dream. This is what I’ve trained my whole life for and I’m not going to let this chance pass me by.

 

 

 

I’m going to use my height, distance and jab throughout the fight. The counter will be important for me. I’m going to look to catch him so he better be ready.

 

 

 

“Vou deixar tudo no ringue. I’m going to show what I have and give everyone a great performance from start to finish.

 

DANIEL ROMAN

 

 

 

Flores is a tough opponent. I don’t overlook anybody. I know he’s going to come in and fight. Defending my belt is the only thing that’s on my mind.

 

 

 

We work hard like always. The only thing that changes in camp is strategy, and we will be ready for anything Flores can bring.

 

 

 

We’re going to be ready for his pressure. I’m going to fight a smart fight. If we have a chance to take him out early, then I’m going to jump on it. You never know what could happen in a fight.

 

 

 

Flores is not an easy opponent. Nobody is at this level. I just work hard every day like it’s my first shot at a world title. I know that if I put in the work, everything will come together in the ring.

 

MOISES FLORES

 

Roman is a good fighter, that’s why we’re here. Hopefully on Saturday night he won’t be able to take my volume of punches. I’m going to bring pressure for every moment of the fight and we’ll see if he holds up.

 

 

 

Everyone knows that I like to come forward and make exciting fights. There will be drama and I’m expecting to come out of there with my hand raised.

 

 

 

On Saturday night I’m going to get redemption for everything that happened in my last fight and deliver a win and an exciting fight. This is a chance that I’ve worked and trained hard to get again.

 

JAVIER FORTUNA

 

 

 

Everyone knows what I can do here in the ring. I’m very glad to be here meeting Granados, because we’re going to give the fans a a great fight on Saturday that’s going to steal the show.

 

 

 

I know that Granados has fought a lot of top opposition, but on Saturday night, I’m going to be a different fighter than he’s ever seen in the ring.

 

 

 

This will be a battle. Everyone will see on fight night what the difference is between me and him. I’m a special fighter. I’m going to prove it again on Saturday.

 

ADRIAN GRANADOS

 

 

 

It’s been a long hard road to this fight. I know I have marks on my record, but I can easily say that I know all of them have been controversial. I’ve pushed through everything and I know that I’m truly respected as a fighter.

 

 

 

I’m always going to bring the same fire and determination to the ring. If my opponent is brave enough to stand with me, then it’s going to be all-action. De qualquer jeito, I’m coming to break him down and get the victory.

 

 

 

‘Recently I’ve gone against a lot of opposition that is naturally bigger than me, but I’ve never backed down or been afraid of any of them. This fight is going to prove that I belong in the upper echelon of boxing.

 

 

 

I’ve checked out Fortuna’s fights and he’s a scrapper. He likes to bang too in the ring just like I do. It’s all the recipes for a can’t miss fight.

 

Derrick James, Formador de Spence

 

 

 

I’m very happy to see everybody out here and we’re so glad that the fans are getting involved. This city means everything to me and Errol, so to bring a great night like this and have this huge reception from the fans, is a little bit of extra motivation.

 

 

 

I think we’re going to see a great fight. Ocampo is very tough opposition and Errol has trained very hard. We’re going to see the best Errol Spence on Saturday night and I’m sure we’ll see the best Carlos Ocampo, which should make for a fun night for the fans.

 

BRITTANY GOOSSEN BROWN, Vice President of TGB Promotions

 

 

 

We are so excited for Saturday night and to be bringing the first boxing event inside Ford Center at The Star. Dallas is a great fight town and who better to headline the first title fight here in 50 years than hometown favorite Errol Spence Jr.? He is sure to put on a great performance for his hometown fans.

 

 

 

It has truly been a pleasure to work with the entire Dallas Cowboys organization throughout this promotion and we hope this is just the start of bringing sellout crowds here to the heart of Texas. We can’t wait to see you all there on Saturday night.

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & Programação de eventos, Showtime Network Inc.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME is thrilled to be here at The Star for the first boxing event inside of Ford Center. Week after week and month after month, we’ve delivered the best fighters in the most meaningful fights to boxing fans. Saturday is the 11th SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this year. These events have featured more than 15 lutas pelo título mundial, just in the first six months of the year. We’re doing more boxing and more high quality boxing than any other network by far.

 

 

 

Saturday is no exception, especially in terms of quality. Errol Spence Jr. is a consensus top five pound-for-pound fighter. He’s knocked out 10 straight fighters and it was 2014 when an opponent last went the distance. Errol is in many ways our Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys quarterback), he’s a young star, a fan favorite and we expect him to be one of the faces of the sport for years to come.

 

 

 

If you know of the tradition of Mexican fighters in this sport, then you know that Carlos Ocampo cannot be overlooked. He’s coming to win and that makes him very dangerous and should create an exciting fight.

 

 

 

Both of the opening bouts leading up to the main event on SHOWTIME are significant bouts with fighters that bring all action styles to the ring.

 

 

 

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Sobre The Star

A estrela é o campus de 91 acres dos vaqueiros Sede Mundial de Dallas e facilidade da prática em Frisco, Texas. Desenvolvido como um primeiro de seu tipo de parceria entre a cidade de Frisco e Frisco ISD, A Estrela apresenta Ford Center, um estádio de 12.000 lugares que hospeda jogos de futebol Frisco ISD e outros eventos; Cowboys Fit, um 60,000 square-foot ginásio desenvolvido em parceria com a desenvolvedora líder de fitness, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Clube, um clube só para membros, onde o clube país atinge a NFL; O Omni Hotel Frisco, um de 16 andares, 300-quarto de hotel de luxo; Baylor Scott & Branco Terapia Sports & Pesquisa da The Star, um 300,000 centro de pés quadrados de excelência para a medicina desportiva conjunto no aberto 2018; bem como uma variedade de lojas, restaurantes e opções de vida noturna como parte do distrito de entretenimento. Para mais informações sobre The Star, visita www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

 

 

 

Para mais informações visite www.sho.com/sports , www.premierboxingchampions.come www.thestarinfrisco.com. Siga-nos no Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @TheStarinFrisco e @Swanson_Comm ou tornar-se um fã no Facebook em www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing e www.Facebook.com/thestarfrisco. PBC é patrocinado pela Corona Extra, A cerveja mais fina.

 

HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER AL BERNSTEIN MARKS 15-YEAR MILESTONE WITH SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

Legendary Boxing Analyst Has Been Part of the Biggest and Most Memorable Events In Boxing History

Crédito: ALTURA DE COMEÇAR

NOVA IORQUE (Junho 13, 2018) – Legendary Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein has reached another career milestone: fifteen years of broadcasting the sport on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

Bernstein provided expert analysis for the largest pay-per-view event in television history. He ranks the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” the most significant broadcast of his career, one that spans three-and-a-half decades.

“I have great memories throughout my more than 37-year television career, but the last 15 years at SHOWTIME have been the most productive and enjoyable,” said the Chicago native and longtime Las Vegas resident Bernstein. “I have worked with extraordinary colleagues both in front of and behind the camera as we chronicled some of the most important and exciting boxing matches of this era.”

Bernstein was ringside providing expert analysis when Anthony Joshua TKO’d Wladimir Klitschko in the spring of 2017 em frente 90,000 raucous fans at Wembley Stadium in London for the IBF and WBA heavyweight world title belts. He places that at No. 2 on his biggest matches list, with Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor right behind that at No. 3. Mayweather also gets the nod at No. 4 as boxing’s all-time great dominated Canelo Alvarez in 2013. Bernstein’s fifth most memorable all-time SHOWTIME moment was in Manchester, England when Joe Calzaghe dominated Jeff Lacy in the mega-fight dubbed “Judgment Day.”

“I’ve had a front row seat to watch great champions in great matches,” Bernstein said. “And I’ve participated in what I think is the best television production in the sport of boxing. I’m honored to have participated in this special period of SHOWTIME Boxing and I am energized by the great fights of today and the future of the sport.”

Bernstein ranks the legendary Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo bout as the best fight he has ever covered, followed by Israel Vasquez vs Rafael Marquez 3 e, em seguida, the recent Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd barnburner from earlier this year. Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido 1 and the Klitschko-Joshua mega fight round out his top five best SHOWTIME fights.

There have been dramatic upsets along the way during Bernstein’s SHOWTIME tenure, with Nonito Donaire vs. Vic Darchinyan ranking at the top of the list, followed by Ricky Hatton vs. Kosta Tszyu; Orlando Salido vs Juan Manuel Marquez; Austin Trout vs. Miguel Cotto and Andre Ward vs. Mikkel Kessler.

“Al Bernstein is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced announcers in sports today,"Disse Stephen Espinoza, President of SHOWTIME Sports and Event Programming. “Over the past 15 anos, Al has called many of the biggest events and greatest matchups in the sport of boxing, and brings a level of expertise unrivaled by any network. Congratulations to Al for what continues to be an exceptional career at ringside.”

Bernstein, who before joining SHOWTIME covered everything from Major League Baseball to the Olympic Games and the NFL Draft, is also an accomplished writer and author. He won the Chicago Newspaper Guild’s Award for best news story in 1975 and published his first book “Boxing for Beginners” in 1978. His most recent work, an enlightening look back at his 30 years in broadcasting (“Al Bernstein: 30 Anos, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Esportes, and TV”) was published in 2012. Bernstein has also appeared in a number of movies such as “Rocky V”, “Streets of Gold”, and “Play It to the Bone.”

Bernstein has been recognized by multiple international and state Hall of Fames, but it has not always been about just boxing for Bernstein, or even sports. He serves on the board of directors and is a spokesman for Caring Place, a Las Vegas facility that was co-founded by his wife Connie, which provides free services to those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Bernstein is also a singer and an expert equestrian. He has performed as a vocalist for the past 30 years doing mostly tunes from the Great American songbook. He has appeared at many casinos in Las Vegas and around the country. Recently he has been performing at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As an equestrian, Bernstein participated in a number of celebrity rodeos as both a participant and grand marshal.