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Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Mares 2 Sábado, Junio 9 Live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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“Crosstown Battles”
A Los Angeles Boxing History Lesson
“Los Angeles, one of the world’s greatest boxing cities, has probably developed more sensational box-office attractions than any other city.”
– Hap Navarro, Hollywood Legion Stadium matchmaker,
1948-1955

 

LOS ANGELES (Mayo 30, 2018) – The first Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Mares clash, a candidate for “Pelea del Año” en 2015, was a hard fought crosstown Los Angeles battle for supremacy in the featherweight division won by Santa Cruz via a 12-round majority decision at STAPLES Center on August 29.

 

 

 

This Southern California natural hometown bash produced a strong live gate to go along with a peak of 1.641 million viewers on ESPN, their strongest numbers since 1998. The fierce, bloody war left Mares unfulfilled until their long-awaited rematch could be finally realized three years later. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast on Saturday, Junio 9 is approaching as we await the exciting, high-voltage return of Santa Cruz vs. Madres.

 

 

 

Historically, Los Angeles has been the hotspot for slugfests between legendary local Mexican-American fighters. Known for their big hearts in the ring, Mexican-American boxers have electrified fans with their explosiveness and courage. When you mix in the fact that Southland boxing fans are loyal to the end, you have the ingredients for the much anticipated barnburner between Los Angeles-based rivals, Santa Cruz vs. Madres.

 

 

 

The rematch is bound to instill and bolster Mexican national pride in the hearts of the growing Southland Latino boxing community. STAPLES Center will surely be divided equally between those rooting for either Santa Cruz or Mares. With this fight just over a week away, we look back to similar exciting bouts between popular Los Angeles fighters.

 

 

 

A strong bitterness carried over from many years earlier was in full force during the pre-fight build up between former sparring partners and former world champions Mando Ramos and Raul Rojas. These Harbor-area fighters openly played mind-games with each other and tossed hateful personal insults back-and-forth in order to gain a psychological edge. In this crucial crossroads fight for both, Ramos, de Long Beach, was led to believe that San Pedro’s Rojas was not in shape. Ramos proceeded to take it easy and coasted during training camp. When word got out that Rojas was in top-form, it occurred to Ramos that he’d been had. Todavía, Ramos mustered enough salvo to knockout Rojas in six rounds on December 10, 1970 at the Olympic Auditorium.

 

 

 

Ramos helped write another chapter of boxing history in the area as the long-awaited grudge match between two popular Chicano icons, Ramos and Ruben Navarro, also pitted the neighborhoods of Harbor vs. Maravilla against each other. The two fighters, who had been mouthing off to one another for three years, finally agreed to meet in the ring to claim exclusive bragging rights for the title of “best lightweight in town.” Former world lightweight champion Ramos pulled off a close 10-round unanimous decision over top-contender Navarro, “The Maravilla Kid” of East L.A., at the Olympic Auditorium on September 30, 1971.

 

 

 

In one of the most anticipated dream matches in Los Angeles boxing history, “Colegial” Bobby Chacon, of Sylmar, knocked out Danny “Little Red” López, of Alhambra, in the ninth round to win the mythical “City Featherweight Championship.” Chacon was in his wheelhouse all night long, rocking Lopez repeatedly with his right hand throughout the fight. This clash of local rising stars in the featherweight division, promoted by Aileen Eaton and the Olympic Boxing Club, occurred in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,027 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on May 24, 1974. The fight produced so much interest that another 2,671 fans watched on closed-circuit TV at the Olympic Auditorium, located on the corner of 18th & Grand in downtown Los Angeles. Steve Springer of the Los Angeles Times wrote in 1995 about the fight as a measuring stick for boxing fan passion in the area, diciendo “you would have to go back to Chacon-Lopez to find such excitement for a pair of Los Angeles fighters.”

 

 

 

It was the first time in boxing history that two college graduates fought for the world title when WBC welterweight champion Carlos Palomino, of Westminster, successfully defended his title against Armando Muniz, of Montebello, by 15th-round TKO at the Olympic Auditorium on January 21, 1977. Many local boxing writers called this knockdown, drag-out war, la “Pelea del Año”, and in the rematch held May 27, 1978 en el mismo lugar, Palomino once again stopped Muniz, this time by 15-round unanimous decision.

 

 

 

Santa Cruz and Mares grew up together on the same Southern California boxing scene. Both appeared on many of the same boxing cards, and Santa Cruz even picked up an IBF bantamweight belt vacated by Mares. Ahora, for these two Mexican warriors with almost identical boxing statistics, the road to greatness leads them both once more to STAPLES Center for surely another sensational ring-war.

 

 

 

Come fight night on June 9, 2018, the boxing world will be treated to another classic Los Angeles slugfest between two certified Mexican warriors. This bout truly promises to be the next chapter written in the long history of exciting Los Angeles crosstown battles. Nearly three years in the making, anticipation will be high and a screaming audience again on their feet, as they witness Mares’ quest for redemption in his rematch with Santa Cruz. As popular and well-liked as these two hometown heroes are in the Southland boxing community; there will be only one fighter who will walk out of STAPLES Center with his hands raised tall. Que gane el mejor.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, comenzar en $50, Más tasas aplicables, y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visite AXS.com o haga clic en AQUÍ.

 

 

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also feature unbeaten super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo la defensa de su título ante el ex campeón del mundo Austin trucha as part of an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

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Story written by Gene Aguilera, author of Latino Boxing in Southern California (2018) y Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles (2014), Arcadia Publishing. Aguilera has been inducted into the WBC Legends of Boxing Museum, National Boxing Hall of Fame, y su 2014 release was chosen as “Book of the Year” by the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

 

Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports, www.premierboxingchampions.com, y www.staplescenter.com siga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, @PremierBoxing @ LeoSantaCruz2, @AbnerMares, @Ringstar, @ TGBPromotions @ STAPLESCenter y @Swanson_Comm o hazte fan en Facebook en www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions y www.facebook.com/STAPLESCenter.PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

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Errol Spence Jr. Cotizaciones de entrenamiento Dallas medios & Fotos

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Welterweight World Champion Makes Homecoming Defense Against Undefeated Challenger Carlos Ocampo
Sábado, Junio 16 En vivo por SHOWTIME® from Ford Center at
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DALLAS (Mayo 30, 2018) – El invicto campeón mundial de peso welter Errol Spence Jr. hosted a media workout at his gym in Dallas Tuesday as he prepares for his homecoming title defense at Dallas Cowboys Headquarters against undefeated challenger Carlos Ocampo Sábado, Junio 16 live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

The IBF titleholder spoked to media at the R&R Boxing Club along with trainer Derrick James, as the two prepare for Spence’s second title defense after winning the title from then unbeaten champion Kell Brook last May.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Man Down Promotions, están a la venta y se pueden adquirir en www.SeatGeek.com.

 

 

 

Here is what Spence and James had to say Tuesday:

 

ERROL SPENCE JR.

 

 

 

“It feels good to be fighting back at home in Dallas. This is where I started and where my core fan base is. It’s great to fight in front of my people and even better that I can do it as a world champion now.

 

 

 

“I wanted to make my first title defense in Dallas, but everything happens for a reason and now I have this great opportunity to fight at the Dallas Cowboys’ instalaciones. It’s an incredible venue that has everything you would want. It’s going to be a great atmosphere on June 16.

 

 

 

“We’re working hard on our game plan and sharpening our skills in camp to make sure I’m the best version of myself when I step into the ring against Ocampo.

 

 

 

“Timing is key in boxing. It’s more important than speed and it’s something I really focus on when I’m training. It’s timing and accuracy. You can be fast but if you don’t land, it doesn’t mean anything.

 

 

 

“I’m a versatile fighter who is able to switch it up. I can box from the outside but also go on the inside. These are things that we’re always working on in the gym. Our opponent may bring something different than we expected into the ring, so we work on having a plan for everything.

 

 

 

“It’s great to have another world champion like Jermell Charlo in camp with me. Iron sharpens iron and we just work hard every day so that we can push each other to the next level. All of that helps me become victorious.

 

 

 

“I wouldn’t say I have one skill that sticks out the most in my arsenal. I’m a balanced boxer who can do everything. I can jab, throw a combo and show strong defense. I balance all of the attributes you need in the ring and that’s what makes me a great boxer.

 

 

 

“I’ve been putting this division on notice for a while. Junio 16 is another day that we’re going to give another one-sided performance and dominate. I’ve had the welterweight division on notice since my first fight. They know I’m here.

 

 

 

“Whoever wins the fight between Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter for the WBC title will have to fight me. I’m ready to unify. I’m ready to take the belt from either one of those guys.”

 

Derrick James, Entrenador de Spence

 

 

 

“Errol is an incredibly hard worker in the gym and he always has been. We’re just making sure he’s on task and able to be peaking on June 16. I have no worries that he’s going to be distracted by fighting at home.

 

 

 

“There can definitely be a lot of distractions at home, but Errol is determined and I know he has the mentality that will allow him to put on his best performance. We’ve been preparing for anything Ocampo could possibly bring to the ring.

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited that my two daughters will be able to come to the fight. This night is all about our community and giving everyone here something to cheer about. The city has indicated that they’re really coming out to support Errol and he’s going to reward them.

 

 

 

“If we keep putting in the work like we have been, everything is going to come naturally on fight night. We’ve taken a look at what Ocampo likes to do and we’ll be ready. Al final de la día, I think Errol is going to put on a great performance for this city.”

 

 

 

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About The Star

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco and Frisco ISD, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD football games and other events; Cowboys Fit, un 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; The Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, un 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine set to open in 2018; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options as part of the Entertainment District. For more information on The Star, visita www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

 

 

 

Para obtener más información, visite www.sho.com/sports , www.premierboxingchampions.comy www.thestarinfrisco.com. Follow us on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @TheStarinFrisco and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing y www.Facebook.com/thestarfrisco. PBC es patrocinado por Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

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CROSSROADS BATTLE OF PROSPECTS ASLAMBEK IDIGOV VS. JAMES BALLARD ADDED TO UNDERCARD OF CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. HANNA GABRIELS IBF & WBA WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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De Masonic Temple en Detroit, Mich.; Entradas a la venta ahora

The Salita Promotions professional boxing event on Friday, Junio 22, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, is heating up even more with the announcement of an intriguing match-up of promising light heavyweight prospects with local ties.

 

 

 

In a fight with explosive action written all over it, Detroit’s own James “The Equalizer” Ballard (10-1, 3 KOs) will face undefeated Aslambek Idigov (12-0, 5 KOs), from Detroit via Grozny, Rusia, encima 10 emocionantes rondas.

 

 

 

Fighting mostly in his home city, the 28-year-old Ballard has become a fan favorite for his fearlessly aggressive style. Ballard says he refuses to lose on his home turf of Detroit.

 

 

 

“Expect a war,” said Ballard. “I will go out there and give the fans what they want by going toe-to-toe. I am coming for Idigov’s O. I’m not going to be out-boxed in my hometown. It’s a respect thing. It’s going to be a long night for him. We are training hard and ready to go hard every round if it takes that long. Junio 22 can’t get here soon enough. I’m more than ready to send Russia back home.”

 

 

 

A compact puncher with pinpoint accuracy, Idigov has fan favorite written all over his muscular frame. Since he began training in Detroit’s famed Kronk Gym, Idigov says he’s learning to fight the American way.

 

 

 

“Training at the Kronk Boxing Gym in Detroit has been a great experience for me and I learn a lot and get better every day. I love their philosophy that the best win is a knockout!

James Ballard is a very good fighter. I have no problem fighting him and winning in his hometown, which is becoming my second home as well. Vamos a seguir adelante!"

 

 

 

“This is a classic, crossroads fight between two talented and hungry prospects,” said event promoter Dmitriy Salita. “This is a ‘pick em’ type of match that will bring excitement to fans in the championship City of Detroit!"

 

 

 

The skillful pair will duel as part of the untelevised undercard of the blockbuster “It’s Our Time to Shine” event featuring two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and current Unified Women’s Super Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields attempting to become a two-division world champion against unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels for the vacant IBF and WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships.

 

 

 

The main event will be televised live on SHOWTIME BOXING: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL (10 p.m. ET / PT) and will also feature highlights of Unified Women’s Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer as she defends her WBC & WBO Titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson.

 

Las entradas para el evento, el cual es promovido por Salita, están disponibles en Ticketmaster.com o en la Oficina de Masonic Temple Box en (313) 832-7100. entradas VIP tienen un precio de $300, boletos de primera fila en $125, y restantes entradas en $75, $50 y $35.

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Abner Mares Hosts Community Event Thursday & Throws Out First Pitch at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Sunday as Part of Busy Memorial Day Weekend

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LOS ANGELES (Mayo 29, 2018) – Four-time world champion Abner Mares participated in two great events over Memorial Day Weekend, first hosting a Community Day at the L.A. County Sheriff’s Century Boxing Gym on Thursday, and then throwing out the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game on Sunday afternoon.

 

 

 

Mares is preparing for a world championship rematch against featherweight titleholder Leo Santa Cruz Sábado, Junio 9 en vivo por SHOWTIME del STAPLES Center en Los Ángeles en un evento presentado por Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

El jueves, Mares was joined by EMMY Award-winning sports reporter Jim Gray, Ringstar Sports Chairman and CEO Richard Schaefer y yeguas’ strength and conditioning coach Luis García, as the group spoke to 150 children ages seven to 19 on their careers and how champions are built in Los Angeles.

 

 

 

“Boxing is a disciplined and dedicated sport,” dichos Mares. “The Sheriffs know that with hard work, dedication and discipline, you can make it in life.

 

 

 

“You think in boxing a perfect record is everything? It isn’t. When you lose you know what makes you a better champion? Getting up, and becoming a champion again. Getting up every time and not quitting. That’s what makes a true champion.”

 

 

 

El domingo, Mares was at Dodgers Stadium to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of Viva Los Dodgers, the monthly series at the stadium that celebrates Latino culture. With fight week right around the corner, Mares was able to enjoy the event with his focus still squarely on his showdown with rival Santa Cruz.

 

 

 

“It’s always great to be able to participate in events like these that directly reach people in my community,” dichos Mares. “I’m thankful to the Dodgers for the opportunity and I had a great time on Sunday. I hope everyone who was there comes out to STAPLES Center on June 9 because I’m locked in and ready to put on a great show for the fans in Los Angeles.”

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, comenzar en $50, Más tasas aplicables, y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visite AXS.com o haga clic en AQUÍ.

 

 

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also feature unbeaten super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo la defensa de su título ante el ex campeón del mundo Austin trucha.

 

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For more information on the Century Sheriff’s Station visit @CenturyLASD, @CenturySheriffsStation or the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation website www.sherrifsyouthfoundation.com.

 

 

 

 

Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports, www.premierboxingchampions.com ywww.staplescenter.comsiga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, @PremierBoxing @ LeoSantaCruz2, @AbnerMares, @Ringstar, @TGBPromotions @STAPLESCenter and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions y www.facebook.com/STAPLESCenter.PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

 

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CHRISTINA HAMMER TRAINING CAMP NOTES

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Unified Women’s WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer has taken to the mountains of Austria for this leg of her intense training camp.

 

 

 

Martillo (22-0, 10 KOs) la convertirá en Estados Unidos. fighting debut while defending her titles against former world champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 KOs) el viernes, Junio 22. The bout will serve as a supporting bout to two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and unified women’s super-middleweight champion Claressa Shields’ attempt to become a two-division world champion against unified women’s 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels at Masonic Temple in Detroit, me.

 

 

 

Shields vs Gabriels will be contested for the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships and telecast on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION at 10 p.m. ET/PT live on SHOWTIME. Extensive highlights of Hammer vs. Nelson will also be shown.

 

 

 

Martillo, of Dortmund, Alemania, has dominated the women’s middleweight division since 2010. The 27-year-old says training at elevation in the mountains of Austria is bringing the best out of her.

 

¿Cómo ha ido el campo de entrenamiento hasta el momento?

 

 

 

“My camp has gone well. We train three times a day and work hard to be in the best shape possible on June 22 in Detroit.”

 

Can you tell us about your current training location?

 

 

 

“We are in Austria, staying at a place in the mountains that is about 5000-feet elevation. It’s amazing here. The nature and the mountains inspire me and give me power. It’s very comfortable to do my roadwork and go to the boxing gym because everything is situated in a comfortable way.”

 

What is a typical day like at training camp?

 

 

 

“We’ve been in Austria for the last 10 día. En 7:30 soy, we start the first interval runs. En 9 soy, I have breakfast and at 11 soy, we go up to the mountains to our gym (which is at 6500 feet high) to do my strength and conditioning work. Más tarde, in the afternoon, we start our boxing work. The nature and beautiful surroundings give me peace of mind.”

 

How and why is your training camp built into different stages?

 

 

 

“The mountains are perfect to prepare for the fight. You are away from your hometown stay more focused on training. The air is thin and this high level of elevation gives your body a higher level of conditioning. En Junio 10, we will move on to our next stage of training, which will take place in the United States. That will be to help acclimate me to the new time and climate for fight night on June 22, which is when I will put all of this hard work together and have it pay off in a big way.”

 

Who is your head trainer?

 

 

 

“My coach is Dimitrie Kirnos. I started my professional career with him. He himself was Soviet Union Boxing Champion and trained many top champions. He is old school and pushes my mind and body to the limit. He is a big part of my team we have a great bond. I have much respect and admiration for him.”

 

Have you done anything different preparing for this fight?

 

 

 

“I spar with lots of shorter fighters, like Tori Nelson. I guarantee that it will be much more explosive and impressive than Claressa Shields was against her.”

 

American fans love knockouts. Can they expect a Christina Hammer KO on June 22?

 

 

 

“That’s why I train hard and give everything in the gym. I want to be amazing that night and a knockout would be a perfect ending.”

 

 

What is your prediction for Junio 22?

 

 

 

“I will show my power and skills. People will see who the real unified Middleweight Champion of the world is. My performance will speak for itself!"

 

Las entradas para el evento, el cual es promovido por Salita, están disponibles en Ticketmaster.com o en la Oficina de Masonic Temple Box en (313) 832-7100. entradas VIP tienen un precio de $300, boletos de primera fila en $125, y restantes entradas en $75, $50 y $35.

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Frases de Leo Santa Cruz Los Angeles Workout & Fotos

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Featherweight World Champion Santa Cruz Rematches Four-Time World Champion Abner Mares Saturday, Junio 9 Vive en SHOWTIME desde el STAPLES Center en Los Angeles & Presentado por Liga de Campeones de Boxeo
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LOS ANGELES (Mayo 22, 2018) – Campeón del mundo de peso pluma Leo Santa Cruz hosted a media workout in Los Angeles Tuesday as he prepares for his world title rematch against four-time world champion Abner Mares Sábado, Junio 9 en vivo por SHOWTIME del STAPLES Center en Los Ángeles en un evento presentado por Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also feature unbeaten super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo la defensa de su título ante el ex campeón del mundo Austin trucha.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, comenzar en $50, Más tasas aplicables, y están a la venta. Para comprar boletos, visite AXS.com o haga clic en AQUÍ.

 

 

 

Santa Cruz and Mares first battled in August 2015 at STAPLES Center with Santa Cruz earning the majority decision and a vacant featherweight title. The consensus top-five featherweights will look to put on a repeat of the performance that saw them throw over 2,000 golpes combinados.

 

 

 

Santa Cruz was joined at City of Angels Boxing Tuesday by his father and trainer, Jose Santa Cruz, and Ringstar Sports Chairman and CEO Richard Schaefer. Here is what they had to say Tuesday:

 

LEO SANTA CRUZ

 

 

 

“I think Abner has looked better in recent fights, but not so much that he looks unbeatable or anything. He’s shown some improvements but I feel I’ve gotten much better as well. It’s going to be a great fight and I’m going to come out victorious.

 

 

 

“He says he’s going to box me more this time, but it’s easier to say that than do it. When you get in the ring and hear the fans, they make you want to brawl. Once you hear the crowd you want to entertain them. You love to hear the people scream.

 

 

 

“I’m going to try to go out there and give the fans a great fight like I always do. I feel like I’m in great condition right now. I feel a lot stronger and even my dad has told me this is as good as he’s seen me look.

 

 

 

“I’ve learned a lot since the first Mares fight. I’ve learned how to adjust during a fight better. I’m a more complete fighter and it’s going to help me look even better this time.

 

 

 

“I’m still as motivated as ever. I have the same hunger as if this fight was for my first title. I never underestimate anyone and always give it my all in the gym. It’s no different heading into this one.

 

 

 

“We’re going to try to win bigger this time but I’ll be ready to go 12 rondas. I’d definitely love to stop him. If the knockout comes it comes, and if I see an opening I’m going to take advantage.

 

 

 

“I try to motivate my dad as much as I can by training hard. He says he’s happiest when I’m working hard so I just keeping trying to push it every day and make sure he’s happy.

 

 

 

“The two fights with Frampton definitely made me a better fighter. They gave me a lot of experience and I learned a lot from those fights. I know I’m going to be a better fighter for this fight than the first time we fought.

 

 

 

“We always prepare for 12 rondas. I’ve been going 13 rounds in sparring because my dad always likes to go one extra. This has been one of the best camps we’ve had as far as conditioning and sparring.

 

 

 

“I am ready to unify with any of the featherweight champions. Me and Gary Russell Jr. fought in the amateurs. He beat me but it was a good fight and I believe I can beat him. I know the tactics I’d use. Hopefully I can get my rematch.

 

 

 

“We’re focused on improving everything in camp. Estamos trabajando en mi poder, velocidad, foot work and all of the skills it will take to win this rematch.”

 

JOSE SANTA CRUZ, Leo’s Father & Entrenador

 

 

 

“The first fight with Mares was a bit rough and even dirty at times. After four rounds I felt like they were stealing the fight from us so I told Leo to tire him out and show that he’s the better boxer. The results of the fight proved that.

 

 

 

“There are a lot of great fighters out there but not many have good defensive techniques and that is where every fighter can improve. With my kids and with Leo I have always trained him to be good defensively because anyone can throw punches but not everyone can take a punch and keep going. I have always loved this sport but I love to win even more. Leo is still growing but I think he’s the best fighter at featherweight right now.

 

 

 

“I definitely think that Mares will come with new skills to this fight and have a different approach with his new trainer now that he’s with Robert Garcia. I think he’ll try to box more and look to get us on the counterpunch.”

 

Richard Schaefer, Presidente & Director general de Deportes Ringstar

 

 

 

“Leo is the kind of fighter who always rises to the occasion and always finds a way to come out victorious. It’s really a 50-50 lucha. I can give you a lot of reasons why both guys are going to win. It’s the best fight on June 9 and it’s one of the best fights you’re going to see this year.

 

 

 

“Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares are never going to be in a boring fight. They create special action and drama in the ring. The winners are going to be the fight fans every time.

 

 

 

“This is an important fight for both of these guys. It’s about bragging rights in Los Angeles and in the loaded featherweight division. I know that it’s going to bring out the best in both fighters.

 

 

 

“Leo won a very narrow decision that could have gone either way, but Leo pulled it out in the first fight. Abner and Robert Garcia have meshed really well and Robert has been able to bring the best out of Abner. He’s going to give Leo Santa Cruz a great challenge again and with the fight in Los Angeles, the fans will definitely propel both guys to go extra hard.

 

 

 

“These are the kind of fights that fans love. This is the kind of fight that transcends boxing. These are two fighters who are just incapable of being in a boring fight. They put people on their feet.”

 

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Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports, www.premierboxingchampions.comy www.staplescenter.comsiga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, @PremierBoxing @ LeoSantaCruz2, @AbnerMares, @Ringstar, @ TGBPromotions @ STAPLESCenter y @Swanson_Comm o hazte fan en Facebook enwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions ywww.facebook.com/STAPLESCenter.PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

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Los creadores de las inyecciones ENERGY® de 5 horas se inscriben como patrocinador principal de Claressa Shields vs.. Lucha por el campeonato mundial de peso mediano femenino de Hanna Gabriels el viernes, Junio 22 En vivo por SHOWTIME

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Salita Promotions proudly announces that Living Essentials, LLC, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY®, the energy shot for hard-working people, has signed on as a principle sponsor of the upcoming “It’s Our Time to Shine” professional boxing event on Friday, Junio 22, en el Templo Masónico de Detroit, Michigan.

 

 

 

Featuring two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and unified women’s super middleweight Champion Claressa Shields attempting to become a two-division world champion against unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels, “It’s our Time to Shine” will be televised live on SHOWTIME BOXING: EDICIÓN ESPECIAL (10 p.m. ET / PT). The two champions will be contesting for the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships.

 

 

 

“I am delighted that the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots are supporting the historic world championship event taking place in Detroit,” said Salita Promotions Founder, Dmitriy Salita. ‘It’s Our Time to Shine’ will be an exciting night of professional boxing from beginning to end and I am sure a shot of 5-hour ENERGY® will keep fans engaged and energetic for all the exciting action happening in the ring.”

 

 

 

Living Essentials, LLC released the following statement: “The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots are excited to support Salita Promotions, as they prepare for the return of Claressa Shields and world championship boxing to Detroit – – a city rich in boxing history and the hometown of 5-hour ENERGY®.”

 

 

 

Fast and easy to consume, 5-hour ENERGY® shots are a quick, simple and effective answer to flagging energy levels in your hard-working day.. Regular strength 5-hour ENERGY® shots contain zero sugar, four calories and caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee.

 

 

 

Escudos (5-0, 2 KOs), who grew up in nearby Flint, was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic Gold Medals. The 23-year-old turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and became unified women’s super middleweight world champion in just her fourth professional fight. Shields now begins her first camp with renowned trainer John David Jackson as she attempts to become a two-division champion.

 

 

 

Two-division champion Gabriels (18-1-1, 11 KOs) is the reigning WBA and WBO World Champion. The native of Costa Rica won her first world title at welterweight in 2009 and has since fought in an astounding 11 consecutive world-title fights. The 35-year-old won her first belt in the 154-pound division in 2010 and became unified champion in 2016. En su última pelea, Gabriels avenged the only loss on her record, un 2013 defeat to then-undefeated title challenger Oxandia Castillo. She looks to become a three-division world champion on June 22.

 

 

 

Showtime boxeo: SPECIAL EDITION will also feature extensive highlights of unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) as she defends her WBC & OMB en su U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 KOs).

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento, el cual es promovido por Salita, están disponibles en Ticketmaster.com o en la Oficina de Masonic Temple Box en (313) 832-7100. entradas VIP tienen un precio de $300, boletos de primera fila en $125, y restantes entradas en $75, $50 y $35.

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ADONIS STEVENSON RETAINS WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER BATTLING BADOU JACK TO MAJORITY DRAW IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BOUTSATURDAY IN SPLIT-SITE DOUBLEHEADER ON SHOWTIME®

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PUERTO NACIONAL, Maryland. (Mayo 20, 2018) – WBC Light Heavyweight world champion Adonis Stevenson and former two-division world champion Badou Jack fought to a highly competitive majority draw Saturday at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. At MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and in the opening bout on SHOWTIME, Gary Russell Jr.. (29-1, 17 KOs) derrotado Joseph “JoJo” Díaz Jr. (26-1, 14 KOs).

 

 

 

Con el sorteo, Stevenson retains the WBC belt in what was Toronto’s most significant world title fight in more than 30 año. Los jueces anotaron la pelea 115-113 in favor of Jack and 114-114 dos veces. Russell won his fight via unanimous decision, 115-113 y 117-111 dos veces, to retain his WBC featherweight world title.

 

 

 

The Stevenson-Jack bout was the main event of a split-venue SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader. Laideo recap here: https://s.sho.com/2LgUaqL

 

 

 

 

It was a day that saw SHOWTIME deliver three world championship fights from three countries.

 

 

 

 

In a bout filled with momentum swings, it was Jack (21-1-4, 13 KOs) who was the busier and more accurate fighter. While Stevenson (29-1-1, 24 KOs) outpointed Jack in the early rounds, the challenger turned it on in round number seven and dominated the champion in the second half of the fight. In rounds seven through ten, Jack out landed Stevenson 114-40. Sin embargo, a ferocious body shot from the right hand of Stevenson in round ten altered the momentum back in his favor.

 

 

 

Stevenson, who has resided in Montreal since he was five-years-old, was able to gain a second wind in the 11ºronda, riding the momentum of the body shot that injured Jack. With everything on the line in the night’s final round, both fighters emptied the tank and left it all in the ring. Jack rebounded tremendously and when the final bell rang, it was Stevenson who was struggling to stay on his feet.

 

 

 

“I went to the body and saw that he was fatigued,” said Stevenson, who moves to 9-0-1 en peleas de título mundial. “I had to keep the pressure on him. He’s a slick fighter, a two-time world champion but I felt I won the fight.

 

 

 

“I used both hands. I touched him a lot with the right hand on the body and slowed him down. He tried to come and attack me. I feel like I won the fight but I’ll give him a rematch if he wants it.”

 

 

 

Gato, who started the fight sluggishly, thought he did enough in the later rounds to win the fight.

 

 

 

“I thought I definitely won the fight,” dijo Jack, who drew for the fourth time in his career. “No judge had him winning. I have no idea why I can’t get a decision. It could be that they’re jealous of Floyd and don’t like him. I’m one of his top fighters. I can’t do anything about it. I’m not the judge. I have to respect their decision.

 

 

 

“Maybe I started the fight too slow. I gave away those rounds. He didn’t really hit me. I can’t do anything about it, let’s do a rematch in Las Vegas. I came to his backyard, it’s time he comes out to Vegas.”

 

 

 

In the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland, it was a tactical and hard fought battle of two former U.S. Olympians as Russell Jr. (29-1, 17 KOs) defeated Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 KOs). Russell won the contest via unanimous decision, 115-113 y 117-111 dos veces, to retain his WBC featherweight world title. The 29-year-old hometown favorite used his hand speed, quickness and relentless attack to overwhelm Diaz Jr., the previously undefeated top-ranked contender.

 

 

 

Russell Jr.’s game plan to dictate the pace and establish the jab was clear, throwing a career-high 587 jabs throughout the 12-round battle. While the number of punches landed were close (199-192 in favor of Russell Jr.), Russell Jr.’s output trumped Diaz Jr.’s accuracy as the champion’s career-high 992 punches thrown were the most ever for him in a CompuBox tracked fight. Díaz Jr. was committed to attacking the body of Russell Jr., but he was unable to break the champion down, who injured his right hand in the third round.

 

 

 

“We train to survive those body shots,” dijo Russell Jr. “We put the work in every day in the ring. We consistently grind and push ourselves to be great and we push ourselves to the limit.

 

 

 

“I was disappointed in my performance because I wasn’t planning on going the distance. I hurt the right hand, but I still had to use it, because he could not get past my jab.”

 

 

 

Díaz Jr. showed heart and youthful enthusiasm, closing the fight with a strong final round but ultimately, he lacked the creative, diversified attack needed to truly trouble Russell Jr.

 

 

 

“The game plan was to break him down with the body shots and start attacking him more in the later rounds,” said the South El Monte, California. nativo. “But I started attacking him too late and didn’t pick it up until the 8th or 9th round. Gary Russell Jr.. is a tremendous fighter and he did a great job keeping me at bay.”

 

 

 

“This will just make me a hungrier fighter. I hope I got the respect of a lot of fight fans. I wanted to become champion against the best featherweight fighter in the world. Tonight wasn’t my night but I’m going to bounce back harder and I’ll be champion soon.”

 

 

 

Earlier in the day of in a live stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page, Josh Warrington became the new IBF featherweight world champion by upsetting Lee Selby in a split-decision victory. Los jueces anotaron la pelea 116-112, 115-113 y 113-115.

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT por SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

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Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports,www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, mayweatherpromotions.com y www.groupeyvonmichel.ca siga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, AdonisSuperman, BadouJack, MrGaryRussellJr, @JosephDiazJr, MayweatherPromo, TGBPromotions, GoldenBoyBoxing, @MGMNatlHarbor y @Swanson_Comm o conviértase en fan en Facebook en www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing y www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions.. Stevenson vs. Jack was promoted by promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Lee Baxter Promotions and Mayweather Promotions and Russell Jr vs. Díaz Jr. was promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions.

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JOSH WARRINGTON UPSETS LEE SELBY TO EARN THE IBF FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN FANS LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS SOCIAL PLATFORMS FROM LEEDS, REINO UNIDO.

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NUEVA YORK (Mayo 19, 2018) – Josh Warrington became the new IBF featherweight world champion by upsetting Lee Selby in a split-decision victory. The bout was streamed live to U.S. audiences via the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page from Elland Road Football Ground in Leeds, REINO UNIDO. Los jueces anotaron la pelea 116-112, 115-113 y 113-115.

 

 

 

Warrington (27-0, 6 KOs), from Leeds, used the energy of the home crowd and established control of the fight from the onset. He was the more aggressive fighter, catching Selby with a clean left hook to the jaw and an equally powerful right hand in the second round. In the same round, Selby, who was making the fifth defense of the IBF title that he earned in 2015, suffered a substantial cut above his left eye from an accidental headbutt. The cut would plague him for the remainder of the fight. En los asaltos intermedios, Warrington continued the barrage to the head of Selby, who was taken to the corner in the sixth round for inspection after a second accidental headbutt but was allowed to continue. (Haga clic en AQUÍ to watch the accidental headbutt)

 

 

 

Selby (26-2, 9 KOs), of Cardiff, Gales, showed the experience and skills that made him champion in the later rounds despite the blood flowing down his face. He was able to regain his composure, establish his jab and land several impressive combinations, doing enough to earn the win in the eyes of one judge. But in the eyes of Warrington, who becomes Leeds’ first ever world champion, it was clear who the victor was. (Haga clic en AQUÍ to watch Warrington’s reaction to victory)

 

 

 

“I can’t put into words how I feel. I got into the ring tonight with the expectation of the city on my shoulders,” said Warrington. “I outboxed the boxer tonight.

 

 

 

“I’m overcome with emotion. We worked on gameplans but that all went out of the window and it was sheer grit and determination and this crowd got me through tonight.”

 

 

 

Following Carl Frampton’s victoria sobre Nonito Donaire mes pasado, Warrington’s victory was the second of four high-stakes featherweights’ fights in quick succession on SHOWTIME platforms featuring seven of the consensus top-10 ranked featherweights, incluidos tres campeones mundiales y cuatro ex campeones de varias divisiones. Also on Saturday night, Campeón del mundo de WBC Gary Russell Jr.. defiende su cinturón contra José Díaz live on SHOWTIME and on June 9, Leo Santa Cruz y Abner Mares se reunirá en vivo por SHOWTIME en una revancha muy esperada por el título mundial de peso pluma de la AMB.

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Gary Russell Jr.. vs. José Díaz Jr. Finales de la Conferencia de Prensa Cotizaciones & Fotos

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PUERTO NACIONAL, Maryland. (Mayo 17, 2018) – WBC campeón mundial de peso pluma Gary Russell Jr.. y el mejor contendiente invicto Joseph “JoJo” Díaz Jr. fueron cara a cara el jueves en la conferencia de prensa final dos días antes de entrar al ring May 19 en vivo por SHOWTIME (10:05 p.m. ET / PT) en el evento principal de MGM National Harbor en Maryland.

 

 

 

La batalla entre los 2008 U.S. El olímpico Russell Jr. y la 2012 U.S. Olímpico Díaz Jr. es parte de una transmisión televisiva de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING en un sitio dividido que contará con el campeón mundial de peso semipesado del CMB Adonis Stevenson defendiendo su título contra el campeón mundial de dos divisiones Badou Jack en un evento principal de Toronto.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento, que es promovido por TGB Promotions en asociación con Golden Boy Promotions, están a la venta y están disponibles visitandohttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Ambos luchadores fueron acompañados en el escenario por sus padres quienes también los entrenaron., con Gary Russell Sr. y Joseph Diaz Sr. sentado junto a sus hijos antes del enfrentamiento del sábado. Esto es lo que los participantes de la conferencia de prensa dijeron el jueves desde MGM National Harbor:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“Somos 120 porcentaje listo para la noche de la pelea. Tenemos hambre. Mientras tenga esta correa, nadie entra aquí y se lo lleva. Sé que Díaz va a aportar lo mejor de sí mismo a la mesa, pero estamos listos. La correa se queda en casa.

 

 

 

“Mis hermanos pequeños Gary Antuanne y Gary Antonio y yo estamos en la cartelera y van a mostrar el trabajo que han estado haciendo.. El cumpleaños de nuestro papá es el día después de la pelea, así que sabes que tenemos que hacerlo especial para él..

 

 

 

“Es genial que tanto yo como 'JoJo’ are trained by our fathers. Because at the end of the day, when you look at your coach, that’s your last line of defense. When everything else goes wrong, you have to go the corner. You have to have a level of trust and belief in your corner, so who better to have than a parent there?

 

 

 

“It’s difficult for me to know if ‘JoJo’ is my toughest opponent since Vasyl Lomachenko because I never train with a lot of worry about my opponents. I think that the biggest thing is preparing myself to the best of my ability and being the best that I can possibly be.

 

 

 

“I believe in my ability to make the necessary adjustments, no matter what my opponent brings to the ring. If he wants to come in and box, Estamos igualmente cómodos en el boxeo de largo alcance, ya que estamos haciendo que la pelea sea dura.. Para ser genial en cualquier cosa, tienes que tener un nivel de versatilidad. Eso es algo que traigo a la mesa que muchos luchadores no traen.

 

 

 

“Díaz se abrió camino en las filas para conseguir esta pelea. Hizo todo lo que tienes que hacer para ponerte en posición de luchar por un título mundial. Ya mencionó que soy el mejor peleador de la división y sabe que todos los demás campeones de la división tienen miedo de dar un paso al frente y competir contra mí..

 

 

 

“Cualquier luchador que tenga dos meses o más para prepararse para un oponente es definitivamente peligroso.. Nunca pasamos por alto a nadie. Creo en la velocidad de mi mano, mi poder de golpe, mi general de anillo y en mi capacidad para hacer ajustes.

 

 

 

“Si podemos superar esta pelea, Me encantaría subir al ring y unificarme con cualquiera de los otros campeones de peso pluma.. El momento es perfecto en este momento para cualquiera de estas luchas de unificación.. Si todavía no lo quieren, Estoy dispuesto a subir de peso para conocer a cualquiera de los chicos que tienen un nombre. Es hora de que suceda.

 

 

 

“Me quito el sombrero ante él y su equipo por tener las agallas de subir al ring. Solo hay ciertas personas que pueden estar hechas para este deporte y dice mucho sobre él como individuo.. No espero nada menos que un oponente digno.

 

 

 

“Es un placer estar aquí para esta pelea cerca de mi ciudad natal.. Tuvimos un campo de entrenamiento muy largo y todo se siente bien de cara a la pelea.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“Está aquí y a la vuelta de la esquina. Estoy muy emocionado por el momento de estar aquí. He estado esperando esto toda mi vida y no voy a dar nada por sentado.. Entrené extremadamente duro para esta pelea.

 

 

 

“Creo absolutamente que Gary me está ignorando. Creo que me subestimó. Me he entrenado para esto toda mi vida. Esta oportunidad me ha sido presentada por mi arduo trabajo y es realmente la oportunidad de mi vida.. No puedo esperar para mostrarles a todos mis habilidades y lo que realmente soy.

 

 

 

“Todo es cuestión de tiempo. Gary tiene las manos más rápidas en el boxeo, pero hemos visto muchas cintas y vemos muchas fallas.. Todo luchador tiene defectos. Solo vamos a capitalizar lo que vemos y aprovechar al máximo el sábado por la noche.

 

 

 

“No creo que Gary no haya peleado desde el año pasado será una ventaja.. Quiero Gary Russell Jr.. para estar en su mejor momento ven a la noche de la pelea. Sé que estoy en mi mejor momento y el mejor hombre debería ganar la noche de la pelea. No debería haber excusas después de esta pelea y después de que gane el título..

 

 

 

“Creo que después de ganar este título el sábado por la noche estaré en la cima del trono en la división de peso pluma.. Ojalá pueda tener grandes peleas poco después de eso..

 

 

 

“Estoy preparado para todo lo que me va a ofrecer.. Él va a salir y boxear un poco y buscar usar su jab., create angles and use his speed to keep me out of range. It’s going to come to the point where he’s not going to want to move as much and he’ll starting fighting on the inside. That’s where I want to be. We’re going to deliver some great blows and may the best man win.

 

 

 

“I know what Gary Russell Jr. brings to the table. I know he’s the toughest fighter in the division but I’m ready to go out there and bring back the WBC title. I’m ready to fight the best and unify all the titles.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be fireworks on Saturday night. I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m on weight. Everything feels great and I can’t wait to step into the ring.

 

 

 

“I’m ready for anything. Si se detiene temprano o se aleja, Voy a seguir presionando cada ronda más que la última.

 

 

 

“Significaría todo para ganar este título mundial. No solo para mi, pero para toda mi familia. Todo el trabajo duro y las luchas por las que hemos pasado, finalmente está aquí. Voy a hacer todo lo que pueda para salir victorioso. Nuestras vidas van a cambiar y voy a inspirar a los jóvenes y a las personas que me rodean.. Quiero que la gente sepa que si te lo propones, todo es posible.”

 

GARY RUSSELL SR., Padre de Russell & Entrenador

 

 

 

“La razón de la inactividad es solo política.. Siempre tenemos la intención de pelear pero queremos encontrar el mejor oponente para Gary.. "JoJo’ es obligatorio, así que vamos a pelear con él y después de obtener esta victoria, we’re looking at Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Carl Frampton. We want to unify.

 

 

 

“Before Gary retires from the sport, he’ll move up and do whatever it takes to get a rematch with Lomachenko.

 

 

 

“We like to say that this is just Gary’s occupation. He gets paid to fight and he’s able to support his family because of that. All of the accolades don’t really mean anything to him or to us. The WBC belt is definitely the most prestigious, but like Gary said, we’re not really into the little trinkets. He would take it to the pawn shop if he could. We’re not really into those type of accolades. We just want to conduct ourselves as gentlemen, set an example and get paid.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ SR., Diaz’s Father & Entrenador

 

 

 

“It’s a blessing to be in this position. Realmente creo que Dios no nos trajo tan lejos solo para traernos tan lejos. Realmente creo que el viaje va a continuar. Estoy muy orgulloso de mi hijo. Ha trabajado muy duro y ha demostrado mucha voluntad y determinación.. Significa todo el mundo para mí que él está siguiendo su carrera y está haciendo algo que le encanta hacer.

 

 

 

 

“Es emocionante tener finalmente una pelea en la costa este. Es hermoso aquí afuera. Joseph ha querido pelear aquí y ahora tiene la oportunidad de conocer a algunos de los fanáticos que tiene aquí y que no ha tenido la oportunidad de conocer..

 

 

 

“Russell Jr. es un luchador rápido. Él es hábil e inteligente allí. Hemos estado trabajando en la sincronización de Joseph. Joseph es un poco engañoso porque se mueve un poco lento, pero en realidad es mucho más rápido de lo que la gente cree.. La velocidad de Russell no nos afecta en absoluto. Joseph ha practicado y peleado con luchadores rápidos, especialmente en los aficionados..

 

 

 

“El plan es entrar y golpear a Gary Russell. Y esperamos que esta victoria establezca peleas más grandes y mejores con Santa Cruz y Selby's del mundo.. Todos los campeones. Esperamos tener algunas de esas oportunidades porque atraerá mucha atención al mundo del boxeo.. Joseph será un muy buen embajador del deporte del boxeo.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente Deportes & Programación de eventos, Showtime Network Inc.

 

 

 

“Estamos encantados de estar aquí en MGM National Harbor. MGM es una marca increíble que significa mucho en el boxeo. Es una marca que es conocida en todo el deporte al más alto nivel y agradecemos a toda la organización MGM y su apoyo al deporte..

 

 

 

“Gary Russell Jr.. vs. "JoJo’ Díaz, que es un enfrentamiento excepcional. Gary es sin duda uno de los peleadores más hábiles, si no el más hábil, en cualquier división.. Es conocido por tener las manos más rápidas del deporte.. "JoJo’ Díaz es una joven estrella en ascenso a quien conozco personalmente desde que se convirtió en profesional.. Estos son dos luchadores de acción. Son luchadores amigables con los fanáticos que ofrecerán una noche llena de acción..

 

 

 

“Han sido un par de semanas interesantes en el boxeo. Muchos anuncios, nuevos emprendimientos y grandes promesas. Pero aquí en SHOWTIME seguimos haciendo lo que hemos estado haciendo, y lo que hemos estado haciendo es ofrecer los mejores luchadores, las peleas más grandes, semana tras semana y mes tras mes.

 

 

 

“SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING es el hogar de más campeones mundiales y más peleas de campeonatos mundiales que en cualquier otra red.. Hablando de peleas por el título, vamos a tener tres de ellos, de tres países diferentes. En 5 p.m. ETstreaming en las plataformas SHOWTIME Facebook y Social Media, tenemos al campeón de peso pluma de la FIB Lee Selby contra el retador Josh Warrington. En 10:05 p.m. Y, tendremos a Russell Jr. vs. Díaz Jr. por el título de peso pluma del CMB, e inmediatamente después lo llevaremos a Toronto para una pelea por el título mundial de peso semipesado entre Adonis Stevenson y Badou Jack.

 

 

 

“Los seis de estos luchadores que compiten en las peleas por el título mundial del sábado están clasificados entre los primeros 10 de su división y tienen un historial combinado de 157 gana con solo cuatro derrotas.”

 

PETE BRASCIA, Vicepresidente senior de marketing & Operaciones, Puerto Nacional MGM

 

 

 

“Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a estos luchadores y a todos los involucrados en este evento., de regreso a MGM National Harbor. Hace un año estaba en un escenario similar cuando nos preparábamos para Gary Russell Jr. para defender su título mundial, y no defraudó a sus fans.

 

 

 

“Los fanáticos aquí en el condado de Prince George y toda la región aman un buen espectáculo y una buena pelea. Les encanta aún más cuando pueden enraizar a su héroe local.. Sábado noche, no será diferente.

 

 

 

“Este será un espectáculo increíble entre Gary Russell Jr. y el invicto olímpico 'JoJo’ Díaz. Espero que haga buen tiempo el sábado por la noche, pero estoy seguro de que vamos a tener un buen espectáculo.”

 

 

 

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