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DAVID BENAVIDEZ BECOMES BOXING’S YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION BY WINNING SPLIT DECISION AGAINST RONALD GAVRIL FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Devastating Accidental Head-Butt Ends J’Leon Love-Abie Han Fight in Technical Majority Draw;

Caleb Plant Stays Unbeaten With Shutout Decision Over Andrew Hernandez

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LAS VEGAS (Sewe. 8, 2017) – At 20 jaar, 9 months old, David Benavidez became boxing’s youngest world champion – and the youngest ever in the super middleweight division – with a split decision victory over Ronald Gavril Vrydag night on an exciting night of 168-pound action on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION van die gesamentlike by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. See the video of the decision via Twitter link HIER.

 

Benavidez (19-0, 17 Uitklophoue) placed the previously vacated WBC Super Middleweight belt around his waist after winning the title against former European amateur standout Gavril (18-2, 14 Uitklophoue) in what Benavidez later described as quite possibly the “Fight of the Year.” One scorecard had Gavril winning 116-111, with Benavidez winning on the other two scorecards, 116-111 en 117-111 in the event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

“It feels amazing to win this title,” said the Phoenix resident Benavidez. “It’s everything I’ve dreamed about since I was a little kid. It’s everything I’ve dedicated myself to and I’ve worked hard for. It finally paid off.”

 

The 31-year-old Romanian Gavril, who trains at Mayweather’s Gym in Las Vegas by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, sent Benavidez to the canvas with a left hook with just 50 seconds left in the wild 12ste en finale ronde.

 

“I feel I won the fight. Ek oorheers die tempo. I can’t say anything else other than it was up to the judges,” Gavril said, who was watched by his promoter all-time great Floyd Mayweather from ringside. “The only thing I can do is to ask for a rematch.”

 

Benavidez, who turned pro at age 16 and only had 15 amateur gevegte, took control of the fight early on, but Gavril seemed to gain steam mid-fight, out-boxing and being more active than Benavidez in the seventh, agtste en negende rondes. In rounds 11 en 12, Benavidez out-landed Gavril 66-35 overall and 53-14 with power punches.

 

“I felt my performance was good except for the last round when I got too anxious and wanted to knock him out,” Benavidez said. “I let my young side takeover and I wanted to give the fans a great fight. I didn’t really feel hurt but it was a shock knockdown. I know to be careful and more cautious. It was a learning experience.”

 

 

 

In another super middleweight contest, Abie Han suffered a devastating accidental head-butt againstJ'Leon Love by 1:02 into the eighth round and the fight went to the scorecards. One judge had Las Vegas’ Love winning 79-73, and the other two 76-76 making the decision a technical majority draw.

 

Following an exchange of punches, Love (23-1-1, 13 Uitklophoue) leaned in and the two fighter banged heads in violent fashion. Het (26-3-1, 16 Uitklophoue) van El Paso, Texas, was left stunned and fell to the floor as blood gushed from his forehead above his left eye and he was immediately checked on by referee Kenny Bayless.

 

Het, who left the arena sitting up on a stretcher before hearing the decision, won the statistical battle in the ring. Han landed more blows (78-47 algehele, 20-12 jabs, 58-35 krag) and did so more accurately (24 percent to 17 percent overall, 16 percent to eight percent jabs and 30 percent to 27 percent power).

 

SHOWTIME boxing analyst Al Bernstein had Han winning by one point at the time of the stoppage.

 

“I can’t rate my performance as great because I didn’t get a victory, I got a draw,” said Love, who once trained at the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit under Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward.

 

The 29-year-old Love ended nearly a one-year layoff with his return to the ring. “I’m kind of rusty but I feel like I pressed the action and tried to take it to him,"Het hy gesê. “Other than that I feel like I landed the cleaner shots.”

 

In die opening bout van die beeldsending, unbeaten super middleweight prospect Kaleb Plant (16-0, 10 Uitklophoue) recorded a 10-round shutout decision against a tough Andrew Hernandez (19-7-1, 9 Uitklophoue), 100-90 drie keer.

 

Plant, who resides in Las Vegas by way of Ashland City, Tenn., was the more active fighter against the 31-year-old switch-hitting journeyman Hernandez, who took the fight on just eight days’ notice after Alan Campa dropped out. Plant jabbed effectively (81 van 271, 30 persent) while neutralizing Hernandez’s usually effective jab (46 van 325, 14 persent). Plant was also sharp with his power shots landing 44 percent to Hernandez’s 19 persent.

 

“I’m very pleased with my performance,” Plant said. “I boxed well and I dictated the pace. I pressed when I needed to press and boxed when I needed to box. I felt I put on a great show for the fans. I want to be star in boxing. I know with hard work I can accomplish anything.

 

“Hernandez is tough, I sent him with everything and he stood tall and my hats off to him. He’s a tough competitor.”

 

Hernandez, from Phoenix, Ariz., suffered a cut under his left eye in the third and it caused him problems throughout the fight, opening up and bleeding over the final two rounds.

 

“All respect to Caleb Plant on his performance tonight,” Hernandez said. “He put on a solid fight and he’s got a great future. I was happy I was able to stay in there and last the entire 10 rondes.

 

“I felt Caleb won, but I don’t think it was 10 rounds to none. But that’s not for me to decide. It’s all up to the judges at the end of the day it only matters what they think.”

 

Plant added: “I’m ready to step up in competition and fight anybody in the top 10 of the super middleweight division. I got my eye on Benavidez and all the other world champions. Ek kom!"

 

Vrydag se tripleheader will replay on Sunday, Sewe. 10, by 9 voormiddag. EN/PT, en Maandag, Sewe. 11, by 10 namiddag. EN/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME on DEMAND® en Showtime enige tyd®.

 

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with Bernstein and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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DAVID BENAVIDEZ vs. RONALD GAVRIL FINAL WEIGHTS, KWOTASIES & FOTOS

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FOR TOMORROW/FRIDAY, September 8 SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION

L to R: Kaleb Plant, J'Leon Love, David Benavidez, Leonard Ellerbe, Ronald Gavril, Abraham Han, Andrew Hernandez

 

Woon op Showtime® by 10:05 namiddag. EN/PT from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

 

“This is the biggest fight of my life, and I have to take advantage.” – David Benavidez

“They say he’s a highlight reel, but he will be exposed Vrydag night.” – Ronald Gavril

 

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LAS VEGAS (Sewe. 7, 2017) – All six super middleweight boxers made weight op Donderdag, one day before a stacked tripleheader môre/Vrydag, Sewe. 8 op SHOWTIME BOXING: Special Edition woon opShowtime® (10:05 namiddag. EN/PT) from the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

 

AMPTELIKE GEWICHTEN:

David Benavidez: 167 ½ Pounds

Ronald Gavril: 166 ¾ Pounds

J'Leon Love: 168 ¼ Pounds

Abraham Han: 167 ½ Pounds

Kaleb Plant: 167 ¼ Pounds

Andrew Hernandez: 166 ¼ Pounds

FINALE KWOTASIES:

 

DAVID Benavidez:

“I’m a little surprised the title shot came this early. My dad told me to be ready and if the opportunity came, I need be ready to show up.

 

"[Gavril] thinks I’m a kid, Ek weet dit. Ek is 20 jaar oud, but I’m going to let him make the mistakes and let him come forward, then I’m going to take over.

 

“He’s never faced someone like me. I’ll let him think what he wants to think. I know what I can do. This is the biggest fight of my life and I have to take advantage.

 

“Leaving Phoenix was probably one of the best things I’ve ever done, especially for my boxing career.

 

“I can’t keep my mind away from boxing and I have to stay sharp because the fights are getting harder and harder.

 

“The last few fights have been tough and I can’t go in there just thinking about the knockout. I have to take them apart piece by piece. My approach has changed. I’m not going in there just wailing away like Mike Tyson. I’m going to dissect them.

 

“I see that he’s a pressure fighter and has good body work. He only has one speed and doesn’t have any other gears. I’ve watched a lot of film on him and feel like he has some weaknesses that I can expose. I’m going to end this in a knockout! Ek is gereed om te gaan 12 rondes, maar Ek gaan om hom te klop.

 

“I’ve dedicated myself the most I ever have for any fight this time. I had sparring partners exactly like Gavril.

 

“I feel comfortable at this weight, but I can see myself going up to 175 at some point, maybe three or four years from now.

 

“I know if I win I’m going to be the youngest super middleweight world champion ever. That’s just frosting on the cake.”

 

Ronald Gavril:

“Our camp was extended by two weeks because we were supposed to fight on Aug. 26. But the world title fight came up so we had to go for it.

 

“I’m going to make him fight. I’m a more experienced fighter and have a higher boxing IQ than my opponent.

 

“I’m not overlooking Benavidez. He’s a tough fighter and we know it. My afrigter [Eddie Mustafa Muhammad] has been working with me on a game plan. I’m going to be ready for whatever he has to bring.

 

“It was a great camp and we had the best sparring partners, including Badou [Jack] and Jose Uzcategui.

 

“I’ve watched video of Benavidez. He throws lots of combinations and quick hands. They say he’s a highlight reel, but he will be exposed Vrydag nag. "

 

J'LEON LOVE:

“I know I’ve had a year-long layoff, but I’ve always been in the gym just working on my mistakes and polishing my game. I’m past the prospect stage and now I’m a contender.

 

“He’s not as smart as me. Ek kom om 'n verklaring af te lê. He’s going to try and bring the fight to me, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve had some bigger guys in sparring, lig swaargewigte.

 

“It’s easy to be comfortable, but I’ve learned from my mistakes. I’m blessed to have Floyd [Mayweather] in my life, but he won’t always be there. I have to be able to do some things for myself. Everyone knows Floyd has it all, but he still busts his ass and works hard.

 

“Theo Chambers is back training me now and I had to go back to Kronk Gin Detroit to let the dog come out. I started with him when I was 14 jaar oud.

 

“I want guys like James DeGale, and the winner of Benavidez and Gavril. Hoekom nie? I’m hungry for whatever. I’ll do whatever I have to do be world champion.

 

“Sometimes you need some time off and a layoff is good. I healed my mind and my body. We’ve worked on some things and now we are ready to put it on display. I’ve learned from my mistakes.

 

“Boxing just comes natural to me and I’m feeling really good about my chances Vrydag nag. "

 

ABRAHAM HAN:

“I wasn’t always focused on my career, but I’ve gotten it back and my sister [current IBF women’s Featherweight World Champion] Jennifer is a big reason for that. I had to figure some things out. She beat my butt all the way through high school. Guys would see me with black eyes and know that she would beat the crap out of me. It was kind of embarrassing when you get beat up by your sister.

 

“This is a big opportunity for me. I lost two split decisions [to Sergio Mora and Fernando Guerrero] and both could have gone either way. I had the only knockdowns in both fights, but I was on the ‘B’ side so you know how it’s going to go.

 

“El Paso is trying to become a fight town and we have a lot of good trainers, but we still have a ways to go.

 

“I injured my shoulder a few years ago and couldn’t use my right shoulder so I started fighting more southpaw. I’ve done a lot of mixed martial arts growing up, and it hasn’t been hard switching from that to boxing.

 

“J’Leon Love has one of the best teams in boxing in Mayweather Promotions. I have to throw punches in bunches.”

 

CALEB PLANT

“I’m just going to go in there calm and relaxed as I always do and make adjustments as I need to. I could tell you everything I plan to do, or what could happen, but this this is boxing and everyone knows how it works. It depends on what’s going on inside the ring, and I will make adjustments.

 

“My opponent does different things and is very durable and comes to fight. We know he moves well and can do different things and be the aggressor. He has different dimensions. We’re not overlooking him.

 

“This isn’t the first time it’s happened, en dit sal nie die laaste wees, having to face a different opponent than we trained for. At the end of the day it’s all about being able to make adjustments, in the ring and in life. I don’t expect anything less than an A-plus performance.

 

“I’m not taking this fight lightly. This is no joke. Boxing is life and death to me. It’s all I have and it’s been my whole entire life since I was nine years old. I don’t have anything else.”

 

ANDREW HERNANDEZ

“I’ve had about a week notice for this fight. Of course I’m going to say yes. I’m not going to run from any fighter or opportunity. Caleb is a tremendous prospect and they are talking about him fighting for a world title soon. So much opportunity can come from this.

 

"[Kaleb] doesn’t have many weaknesses. He has good hand speed and pretty good power and very good defense. He’s the total package and I have my work cut out for me. But I’m very confident in myself and I hope I can take him into deep waters.

 

“Hopefully I will fight the best fight I can and pull off the upset.”

 

“I’ve had some upsets during my career. I’ve been doing this long enough and hopefully someday maybe I’ll fight for a world title and get a nice payday before it’s all said and done. I’m very hungry.”

 

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Premier Boxing Champions Rolls Into September With An Exciting Slate of Shows

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David Benavidez Takes on Ronald Gavril for Vacant
Super Middleweight World Title on SHOWTIME from
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas op
Vrydag, September 8
Mario Barrios Meets Naim Nelson in Super Lightweight
Showdown on “TOE-tot-toon DINSDAE” op FS1 & FOX Deportes from Sands Bethlehem Events Center on
September 19
Unbeaten Super Featherweights Leduan Barthlemy and Eduardo Ramirez Clash on “”TOE-tot-toon DINSDAE” op FS1 & FOX Deportes From Cannery Hotel & Casino
In Las Vegas on September 26
LAS VEGAS (September 7, 2017) – The sport of boxing was the center of attention in August with a record-setting mega event that captured the imagination of the public. A trio of shows presented by Premier Boxing Champions in September will give fans more opportunities to see young boxers on the rise in the sport.
“Premier Boxing Champions will present three shows that will deliver the kind of excitement that fans have come to appreciate. All three shows involve boxers who have a bright future in the sport and are môre se sterre,” said Tim Smith, VP of Communications for Haymon Boxing.
David Benavidez (18-0, 17 Uitklophoue) sal plaasvind op Ronald Gavril(18-1, 14 Uitklophoue) for the vacant super middleweight world title in a bout that will have historical implications when the two boxers square off in a 12-round bout that headlines a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® op Vrydag, September 8 by 10 namiddag. EN/PT. The 20-year-old Benavidez has the chance to become the youngest super middleweight champion in history and the youngest reigning boxing world champion in the sport today. Gavril is looking to win the title that was once held by his Mayweather Promotions teammate, Badou Jack, who vacated the title to move up to 175 pounds where he claimed a light heavyweight world title with a dominant victory over Nathan Cleverly on Aug. 26.
The undercard will feature two more exciting matches in the super middleweight division. Eens geslaan aanspraakmaker J'Leon Love (23-1, 13 Uitklophoue) will battle Texas-native Abraham Han(26-3, 16 Uitklophoue) in a 10-round bout and unbeaten prospectKaleb Plant (15-0, 10 Uitklophoue) neem op Andrew Hernandez (19-6-1, 9 Uitklophoue) in 10 rondtes van aksie.
Onoorwonne super liggewig aanspraakmaker Mario Barrios (19-0, 11 Uitklophoue) will clash with Philadelphia’s Naim Nelson (13-3, 1 KO) in a 10-round battle from Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on TOE-tot-toon DINSDAE on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Dinsdag, September 16 by 10 namiddag./7 namiddag. PT. The 22-year-old Barrios of San Antonio has been on a roll this year, knocking out Yardley Armenta Cruz in March and Jose Luis Rodriguez in June.
In the other televised bouts, Brooklyn light heavyweight prospect Earl Newman (10-0, 7 Uitklophoue) takes on Toledo’s Paul Parker (8-2, 4 Uitklophoue) in an 8-round bout to open the broadcast and a pair of undefeated featherweight prospects Stephen Fulton (11-0, 5 Uitklophoue) en Adam Lopez (8-0, 3 Uitklophoue) face off in an eight-round co-main event.
Six boxers with a combined record of 72-1 will do battle onTOE-tot-toon DINSDAE on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Sewe. 26from Cannery Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas at 9 namiddag. EN/6 namiddag. EN. Unbeaten Cuban super featherweight Leduan Barthelemy (13-0, 7 Uitklophoue) sal voldoen Eduardo Ramirez (20-0-2, 7 Uitklophoue) from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico in a 10-round main event.
In die mede-hoofren Alejandro Salinas (8-1, 8 Uitklophoue) van Youngstown, Ohio battles Duarn Vue (12-0-2, 4 Uitklophoue) of Madison, Wisconsin in an eight-round super featherweight bout. In the opening TV bout, Bryan Figueroa (12-0, 5 Uitklophoue) van Tijuana, Mexico will fight for the first time outside of Mexico when he takes on Ivan Jimenez (7-0-1, 4 Uitklophoue), who is from Cuba but now lives in Las Vegas, in an eight-round lightweight match.
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Erislandy Lara vs. Terrell Gausha; Jermell Charlo vs. Erickson Lubin; Jarrett Hurd vs. Austin Trout SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Tripleheader Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions Saterdag, Oktober 14 van Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (September 6, 2017) – Six of the top 154-pound fighters in the world spoke to media in Brooklyn Woensdag ahead of their respective Saterdag, Oktober 14showdowns featured in a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks®.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by Erislandy “Die Amerikaanse droom” Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha plus hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo taking on top contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin en “Swift” Jarrett Hurd making his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “Geen twyfel” Forel.
Tickets to the event are on sale now and start at $50 (nie, insluitend toepaslike gelde). Kaartjies kan gekoop word by ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com of deur te bel 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays CenterGroup discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.
Hier is wat die perskonferensie deelnemers het om te sê Woensdag:
ERISLANDY LARA
“I like to do my talking in the ring. Op Oktober 14 that’s exactly what I’m going to do. It’s an honor to be headlining on SHOWTIME and we’re looking forward to a great fight.
“I’m excited to be part of this huge card. Dit is 'n groot geleentheid. These are the best guys in the division. It’s a pleasure to be the main event and I look forward to putting on a show.
“Gausha is a good fighter. He’s an Olympian and a guy who wants to win and become world champion. I know what that feels likes, but I also know what it takes. We’ll see how it plays out on Oktober 14.
“Ek is opgewonde vir hierdie stryd. I’ve beat champions, former champions and now I’ll add an Olympian. After I take care of business I look forward to unifying the division.
“My prayers and my thoughts are with everyone down in Houston. I have family and friends who were affected. It’s a sad situation, but Houston has to be strong. That’s why I’m going to have ‘Houston Strong’ on my trunks because we all need to stick together and unite. That’s the way we’ll make it through.”
TERRELL GAUSHA
“I was extremely excited to get the call for this fight. I’ve been working for this my whole career and it’s a great opportunity. Lara is considered to be the best in the division and I want to fight the best. Now is my time.
“I’ll have to make adjustments in there. Obviously with Lara you have to cut the ring off. We have a game plan that I’m going to go in there and execute on Oktober 14.
“I’m fighting a tough competitor. He’s crafty. We all know he has skills. But I’ve prepared for this and I’m going to do what I have to do. I like to do my talking in the ring and I’ll leave it all on the line on fight night.
“I’m a more mature fighter now. I’m a true professional. I’ve been through some things in my career that have helped me leading up to this fight. I’m well-seasoned and ready for the test.
“I’m training with my coach Manny Robles in Norwalk, California and it’s been going really well. We’re adding a few things for this fight but mostly just putting in the same hard work that we always do.
“Ek is geseënd om in hierdie posisie. I feel like all my hard work is paying off now that I’m on a big card like this. I worked hard and I deserve this chance.”
JERMELL Charlo
“I’m honored to be in Brooklyn. This is another exciting fight card like the last card I was on here. I did what I had to do in April. I let the opponent run his mouth and then I took care of him. I’m going to let that happen again.
“Ek het om voordeel te trek van hierdie geleentheid. I know that I have a lot of advantages but I just need to go seize the moment. Hy is 'n taai, strong fighter who’s going to be ready to take my title.
“It’s interesting to see a guy as young as he is come for a world title. I’ve been here a long time in the pro game. It’s a big stage for both of us. I’ve fought a lot of tough guys up to this point. This is what I’ve been preparing for.
“I want to fight Jarrett Hurd after this. I’d also like to get an opportunity to unify against Miguel Cotto. I want to show the old guard that the Charlo twins are as good as anyone.
“I got my hands full with Ericskon Lubin and I know he comes to fight. He’s a dog, but I’m an animal as well. I’m going to step up and do what I’ve done each time before.
“I’m doing this for Houston. Houston is going through a lot. My friends and family are all affected. It really doesn’t seem real to me. I’m ready to help however I can.”
Erickson LUBIN
“This is the fight I asked for. I said I wanted to go the WBC route and when it was officially announced I was really excited. I’ve been training for this since my last fight. I’m even more motivated now to go get the belt.
“I’ve been sparring with bigger guys. Guys who throw one-two combos like Jermell. I’m getting prepared mentally and physically for this fight.
“Jermell has some power. He moves pretty well, but I’ll be prepared for everything. Whether he pressures or boxes me I’ll be prepared.
“I laugh at people who say this is too soon for me. Mike Tyson was 19 when he dared to be great. This is the perfect time for me to show that I’m not a regular 21-year-old.
“This is a stacked card we have here and I’m ready to showcase my talent. I want to prove I’m the best in this division. I think we’re bringing back the era of all fighters going out there and giving it their all each time they step into the ring. I always steal the show and I’m planning to do that Oktober 14.”
JARRETT HURD
“It means everything to be defending my belt on a card like this. I fought here at Barclays Center on the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter undercard so to be back here against a veteran in Austin Trout is great. Ek kan nie wag om 'n show op te stel nie.
“We’re going to have two buses of fans coming up here. The ‘Swift’ fans will be in the house. It’s going to be a great atmosphere on fight night.
“In my last bout, Tony Harrison won some early rounds by boxing me, so we’ve known that my next opponent is going to try to outbox me. We expect him to move around and use the ring against me.
“This has been a long training camp. We’ve had this bout set for a long time. We’re more than prepared.
“We’ve been training to catch a ‘Trout.’ We’ll put the bait out there and let him come in. If he doesn’t take the bait, we’ll step right in the water and get him out of there.
“I’m going to keep the pressure on him. I’m planning on attacking the body and making sure I cut off the ring. He’s going to be on the move so I have to be prepared.
“My fans can expect a stoppage on Oktober 14. He’s got three losses against great opponents but none have been able to stop him. I’m going to separate myself by being the first to do it.”
AUSTIN TROUT
“This is going to put me back to where I belong. Right back on top. This is for my legacy so this is of the utmost importance.
“It’s an honor to be on a card like this. I’m blessed to be a part of this great lineup of fighters. This place is the new hotspot of boxing and I can’t wait to perform.
“Hurd is tall, he’s a big guy who I think is going to come forward. We’re preparing for the best possible Hurd that there could be.
“I’m ready to take my career to a whole new level. I’ve been in big fights, but none like this. There is so much riding on this fight. He wants to make a name for himself off of my name.
“He didn’t have to take this fight and I’m happy he did. But he messed up. I’m leaving the ring with his belt and his ‘0.’ I want to stake my claim as the best in the division.
“I’m coming home as a world champion. I’ll be a two-time world champion who’s going to unify this division. I’m going to have my hand raised at the end of the night.”
LOU DIBELLA, President van DiBella Vermaak
“This is going to be a sensational show. If you’re a boxing fan this is going to be an amazing show. It’s going to bring some clarity to the division with six talented guys matching off. It’s a boxing fan’s fight and it’s priced that way.
“What boxing needs is the best matchups. Boxing needs shows like this. These are the kind of shows that SHOWTIME has been showing for the last few years. There is no question that they’re the number one network in boxing.
“This card is about finding out who will be the last man standing in the 154-pound division. It starts on Oktober 14 and it’ll all go down on SHOWTIME.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Uitvoerende VP & Algemene Bestuurder, Showtime Sport
“Last week we had the world’s attention for an unprecedented event in Mayweather vs. McGregor. What this sport needs to do to continue to expand is to follow that up with high quality boxing matchups. That’s why this card is so important. It was critical that we had a top to bottom high quality card to capture those people who started paying attention to boxing on Aug. 26.
“Over the last couple of years, SHOWTIME along with Barclays Center and DiBella Entertainment have brought fans the biggest and best fights in boxing. This might be the highest quality card from top to bottom since we started working with Barclays Center.
“This tripleheader will be the 18ste, 19ste en 20ste world title fights this year on SHOWTIME. More than anyone else. More important and meaningful fights than anyone else. This is a talent-rich division we’ve been showcasing for years.
“I’ve never had any doubts about boxing’s future. Boxing is very healthy. All you have to do is look at these six fighters in their prime, taking on top competition. I know that this sport is in very good health.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO van Brooklyn Sport & Vermaak
“It has been an incredible year for BROOKLYN BOXING. Probably the best since we opened Barclays Center. Oktober, 28, we will celebrate our fifth anniversary. We’re very committed to boxing, not only showcasing the best and brightest talent, but to use it as a platform for those who aspire to get in this ring. We’re committed to their futures.
“There are a lot of championships on the line which should make it a great night. All of these fights promise to bring action to our great fans. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 14ste.”
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Boxing Doubleheader Features Two Blockbuster Shows on Separate Networks from Both Coasts & Showcases Five World Championship Matches on Saturday, Oktober 14 Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions

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Action Kicks Off With Leo Santa Cruz & Abner Mares Defending Their Titles in Separate Matches In Primetime On FOX & FOX Deportes from StubHub Center in Carson, Kalifornië. Op 7:30 namiddag. EN/4:30 namiddag. EN
Nightcap Features a Thrilling Tripleheader of
World Championship Matches in the 154-pound Division
Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at
10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT
LAS VEGAS (September 6, 2017) – Let’s play two! Boxing fans will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a boxing doubleheader with two separate live shows on different networks that will showcase five world championship matches from coast to coast on Saterdag, Oktober 14 presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
In the first show, sensational featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (33-1-1, 18 Uitklophoue) will defend his world title against Chris Avalos (27-5, 20 Uitklophoue), while three-division world champion Abner Mares (30-2-1, 15 Uitklophoue) defends his 126-pound belt against once-beaten Andres Gutierrez (35-1-1, 25 Uitklophoue) op StubHub Center in Carson, California in primetime on FOX & FOX Deportes at 7:30 namiddag. EN/4:30 namiddag. PT.
Following that will be a scintillating 154-pound world championship tripleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT.
Erislandy Lara (24-2-2, 14 Uitklophoue), arguably the most-skilled boxer in the division and the longest reigning world champion, will headline and defend his title against undefeated 2012 U.S. Olimpiese Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 Uitklophoue). Hard-hitting undefeated champion Jermell Charlo (29-0, 14 Uitklophoue) will take on top contender Erickson Lubin (18-0, 13 Uitklophoue) terwyl Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 Uitklophoue) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin Trout (30-3, 17 Uitklophoue).
“It’s a common occurrence in Major League Baseball, the NFL and the NBA to be able to watch two or three games back-to-back on the same day, but it is rare in boxing to watch back-to-back live shows from two locations on the same day,” said Tim Smith, VP of Communications for Haymon Boxing. “This is a unique opportunity for boxing fans to watch two separate live cards on two different networks from both U.S. coasts, featuring five world championship matches in the 126-pound and 154-pound division – two of the hottest divisions in boxing. If you’re a boxing fan you’re going to want to get your popcorn ready for October 14.”
All five of the featured championship matches hold major significance in the future for the winners.
If Santa Cruz and Mares win their respective matches, they have both agreed to terms to meet in a highly anticipated rematch and featherweight title consolidation bout in early 2018. Santa Cruz won a hard-fought, narrow decision against Mares in 2015.
The 154-pound title tripleheader features four undefeated boxers and the very best the division has to offer. The winners in each match will face each other in the future to determine which one will eventually be the undisputed 154-pound world champion.
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Caleb Plant Wraps Up Final Days of Training Camp, Talks New Opponent

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LAS VEGAS, NV (September 5, 2017) – Unbeaten middleweight contender, Kaleb “Liefies” Plant (15-0, 10 Uitklophoue) is just a few days away from making his SHOWTIME debut Vrydag by die Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Plant will face late opponent, Andrew Hernandez (19-6-1, 9 Uitklophoue) in a ten-round bout. Tune inVrydag op Showtime (10 namiddag. EN/PT).
With just a few days away from the fight, Plant gives is thoughts on facing Hernandez, opleiding, en meer, as he wraps up the final days of camp.
On his matchup with late opponent Andrew Hernandez…
“Om eerlik te wees, it doesn’t matter who they put in front of me, I’ll fight anyone. I was originally supposed to fight Alan Campa, but he pulled out, like most of my opponents. Hernandez recently fought so I know he’s in good shape. I’m happy that he stepped up, but I’m going to put tips on him. There’s no two ways about it, I’m coming out on top.”
On his recent training camp…
“Training camp has been unbelievable. It’s no doubt, one of my best training camps ever. My weight is perfect and I couldn’t be happier with the way I’ve been looking in the gym. My trainer Justin Gamber is doing a phenomenal job, as well as my dad Richie. Larry Wade, my strength and conditioning coach, has got me in tip top shape. We are going to dictate our game plan on Hernandez, and try to get him out of there before the final bell. If it goes the distance, Ek sal gereed wees.”
On making his Showtime debut…
“I’m very excited to be making my debut on Showtime. This is the first of many as I believe I can become a household name on their network. Showtime is looking for their next star and I believe it’s me. I’m going to put on a spectacular performance. Everyone watching can expect to see a very skilled and determined fighter when they see me fight Vrydagnag.”
On fighting in his new hometown of Las Vegas…
“This will be my third time fighting in Las Vegas, the mecca of boxing, and I want to stamp my legacy here. Since moving here from Nashville about a year ago, I’ve been getting some great work with some top-level fighters. Nashville will always be home, but Vegas is where I’m at right now. I have a lot of new fans out here and I can’t wait to put on a great show for them.”
On what a victory will do for his career…
“'N Oorwinning Vrydag will get me one step closer to a world title shot. I’m currently ranked WBA #7 en #11 deur die IBF. I’m right there knocking on the door. David Benavidez is fighting for the WBC title in the main event, and he’s definitely someone I want to fight. J'Leon Love, who’s world ranked, is also on the card. Both are on my radar. I’m want all the champions in my division. I’m going to be a world champion when I get my opportunity.”
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SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TRAINING CAMP NOTES

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Unbeaten Rising Contender David Benavidez & Former European Amateur Star Ronald Gavril Battle for Vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Title

in Main Event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® Vrydag, Sewe. 8Woon op Showtime by 10:05 namiddag. EN/PT

LAS VEGAS (Sewe. 5, 2017) – Fight Week is here for the six boxers competing in hierdie Vrydag SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION uitsending, headlined by unbeaten rising star David Benavidez en aanspraakmaker Ronald Gavril wat will battle for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship live on SHOWTIME (10:05 namiddag. EN/PT) van die gesamentlike by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.

 

Die geleentheid, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, will feature two additional showdowns in the super middleweight division. Once-beaten J'Leon Love (23-1, 13 Uitklophoue) will battle Texas-native Abraham Han (26-3, 16 Uitklophoue) in a 10-round bout while unbeaten prospect Kaleb Plant (15-0, 10 Uitklophoue) takes on 31-year-old Phoenix, Ariz., switch-hitter Andrew Hernandez (19-6-1, 9 Uitklophoue), who steps in for Alan Campa for the 10-round attraction.

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Sampson Boxing, word geprys teen $100, $50 en $25, and are on sale Tuesday, Augustus. 22. To purchase tickets visit AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.

 

The following is a training camp update from each of the fighters on hierdie Vrydag tripleheader.

 

David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez

  • He trains out of The Summit Gym in Big Bear, Kalifornië.
  • His trainer is his father, Jose Benavidez Sr.
  • With a victory, Benavidez (ouderdom 20) would become the youngest Super Middleweight to ever win a world title and the youngest current world champion.
  • He’s very familiar with the gym because his brother Jose Benavidez Jr. (former WBA interim super lightweight champion) used to train there when he was active.

 

Benavidez on training camp:

“My training camps are always fairly long. I only take a week off after every fight and go back into training. For the first couple weeks, it’s just moving around, then we slowly work into the hard training. For this one, I probably had like a month and a half, two months.”

 

Op sy opponent:

“I feel like he [Ronald Gavril] has a really good style for me to showcase my skills, like how I did against Rogelio Medina. With our sparring partners, we have brawlers and we have boxers, sowel. Whatever style he fights on that night, I’m going to be prepared for it.”

 

Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril

  • He trains at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
  • He is a former European amateur standout.
  • His trainer is Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (65 jaar oud; former WBA light heavyweight world champion, afgetree in 1988 met 'n rekord van 50-8-1, 39 Uitklophoue).

Gavril on training camp:

“I feel really sharp and I’m really happy with how everything has gone during training. This is the opportunity that I’ve worked so hard to get to and I’m definitely not letting it slip by. I know that everything needs to be 100 percent on fight night so I’m pushing myself to be ready to do whatever it takes to leave with the belt.”

 

Op sy opponent:

“Benavidez is a strong guy who’s coming in with a lot of support behind him, but I’m not going to let any of that distract me from my preparation. Me and my trainer are going to have a great game plan for him. I know he wants to be active and smother me and we’re going to show him all of the parts of my game.”

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad:

“I got Ronald sparring with the IBF’s number-one super middleweight contender, Jose Uzcategui. He’s giving us good work, too—he can fight. We also sparred Badou Jack for a couple rounds. We’ve got an abundance of guys that we’re working with.

 

“The way they’re talking about Benavidez, it’s like he’s King Kong. But it’s good—perfect! Ronald is a boxer-puncher, he can adapt. That’s the whole key. He has a wealth of amateur experience. This is our opportunity. We’ve talked about this for a while now, and Ronald is at a point where he’s ready right now…It’s going to be a great fight.”

 

J'Leon Love

  • He trains at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
  • His trainer is Theo Chambers.
  • He’s been in training camp for about five months

 

Love on training camp:

“My training camp—it’s been months! I started training in April. Being that we had fights fall out, I always stayed in the gym. That’s the hardest part, because I feel like I’ve had bad luck with fights falling out. But one thing I can say—we train our ass off! I just want to go on vacation after this.”

 

“We’ve had a lot of good sparring—Lionell Thompson and Denis Douglin have been in here working. We’ve had so many sparring partners throughout this camp, and we’ve just been working, working, working.

 

Op sy opponent:

“I remember Abie Han from the amateurs. He’s always been a tough fighter. You can’t look past anybody. Everybody comes in that ring to fight. Everybody comes in with a different mode or a different drive, so this may be the drive he has to really come out and explode on the scene and beat me. So, I’m taking him absolutely, positively serious, like he’s a world championship fighter and we’re fighting for the world title.”

 

Abraham “The Sun City Warrior” Han

  • Trains out of his father’s martial arts studio in El Paso, Texas (Han’s Martial Arts).
  • He is trained by Louie Burke — 56 jaar oud; former pro junior lightweight, afgetree in 1985 met 'n rekord van 19-3, 12 Uitklophoue; won the “ESPN Junior Lightweight Title” on Apr. 14, 1983, with a 12-round unanimous decision against Freddie Roach; also won a 10-round decision against Roach in the rematch on Nov. 10, 1983.
  • He has sparred with former world champion Austin Trout.

 

Han on training camp:

“I train at my dad’s martial arts studio in El Paso – Han’s Martial Arts. I’m sparring mostly with local people from El Paso, and I also sparred with Austin Trout.

 

“I’ve been working hard and working with Austin (Forel) and that makes a big difference. Austin makes me so much better. He’s been a world champion and he will be a world champion again. His expertise and his knowledge is amazing. He’s been in those situations and he tells me little things along the way and I think that will make all the difference in this fight.”

 

Caleb “Sweet Hands” Plant

  • Moved to Las Vegas from Nashville about a year ago to train
  • He is trained by Justin Gamber and his father Richie Plant.

 

Plant on training camp:

“I’ve been living in Las Vegas for more than a year now – since August 24th, 2016. I’ve been in the gym consistently this whole time since my last fight, but my ‘official’ training camp will be seven or eight weeks. We bounce around to a couple of different gyms for sparring. I’ve had good work this camp – great sparring, good strength and conditioning, good gym work, and I’ve had good rest. I have a good diet.

 

“I know every boxer says, ‘Oh, this is my best camp,’ and a lot of times they don’t mean it. But this has literally been my best camp. Things are very smooth.”

 

Andrew Hernandez

  • He is managed by his wife Jacquie Hernandez and trained by Alan Beirs.
  • Alfred Quintana serves as his cut man and strength and conditioning coach.
  • A late replacement, Hernandez got the call on Aug. 29 and accepted the fight; contract signed the next day.
  • Trains at Gents Gym in Arrowhead, Ariz.

 

What Hernandez has to say:

“I’ve known my trainer, Alan Beirs, for a while. He actually helped me with my last couple of fights – we’ve only been together maybe six months or so. He worked my corner in February, but we weren’t working completely together. Then when I got back in the gym in March, that’s when we really started working together.

 

“I train at a place called Gents Gym in Arrowhead, Ariz. I trained there with the Busted Knuckles Boxing crew – that’s Alan Beirs’ crew. We’re all pushing each other to get better and I know they’ll have me ready for fight night.”

 

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THREE 154-POUND WORLD CHAMPIONS DEFEND IN HIGH STAKES SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADERSATURDAY, Oktober 14 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Aangebied deur Premier Boxing Champions & Headlined by
Erislandy Lara Defending Title Against Unbeaten Terrell Gausha; Also Features Unbeaten Champion Jermell Charlo Against Top Challenger Erickson Lubin, and Jarrett Hurd in First Defense Against Former World Champion Austin Trout
Tickets Go On Sale Môre, Augustus 31 by 10 voormiddag. EN
BROOKLYN (Augustus. 30, 2017) – A trio of 154-pound world champions will defend their titles as part of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader headlined by Erislandy Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Saterdag, Oktober 14 woon op Showtime (9 namiddag. EN/6 namiddag. PT) uit Barclays Center, die huis van BROOKLYN boks®.
die kaart, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, will feature four undefeated 154-pound boxers and will pave the way for an undisputed king of the 154-pound division.
Erislandy “Die Amerikaanse droom” Lara (24-2-2, 14 Uitklophoue), generally recognized as the best boxer in the super welterweight division and its longest reigning champion, will defend his title against undefeated 2012 U.S. Olimpiese Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 Uitklophoue).
In die mede-hoofren, hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo (29-0, 14 Uitklophoue) takes on top contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin (18-0, 13 Uitklophoue), terwyl “Swift” Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 Uitklophoue) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “Geen twyfel” Forel (30-3, 17 Uitklophoue).
“Oktober 14 by Barclays Center, three world champions will be defending their belts, op Showtime, in a night of tremendous super welterweight action,” gesê Lou DiBella, President van DiBella Vermaak. “Long reigning Cuban Erislandy Lara takes on undefeated Olympian Terrell Gausha and newly crowned Jarrett Hurd faces respected former world champion Austin Trout. This card also features one of the best matchups that can be made between two undefeated fighters, champion Jermell Charlo and young sensation Erickson Lubin.”
“This is a blockbuster card for boxing fans,” sê Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “The 154-pound division is full of talent and this card is loaded with the best champions and top-ranked contenders in the division. The guy who will be the eventual king of the division is fighting on this show and the fans will be treated to matches that will determine who that unified champion will be.”
Tickets to the event will go on sale on môre, Augustus 31 by 10 voormiddag. EN and start at $50 (nie, insluitend toepaslike gelde). Kaartjies kan gekoop word by ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com of deur te bel 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Vrydag, September 1 at noon ET. Groep afslag is beskikbaar deur te bel 844-afrit vir Brooklyn-GP.
“We are thrilled to continue our best year yet of BROOKLYN BOXING with our fifth major boxing event of 2017,” gesê Brett Yormark, CEO van Brooklyn Sport & Vermaak. “We always aim to deliver fight fans an evening packed with top-notch matchups from start to finish, and this card certainly does that.”
Lara, a 34-year-old Cuban southpaw, owns victories over Trout, Alfredo Angulo and a slew of former champions and top contenders in addition to a controversial split decision loss to Canelo Alvarez on the way to cementing his credentials as the top boxer in the division. Lara will make the seventh defense of his world title as he continues to train with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.
“I’m very excited to be making another title defense back on SHOWTIME headlining a great tripleheader,” Said Lara. “This is an interesting fight versus an undefeated U.S. Olympian in Terrell Gausha. I know he will be ready because it’s his opportunity to beat the best fighter in the division and become a champion. But come fight night, he will quickly realize and know why I’m the consensus No. 1 super welterweight in the world. After this performance, I look forward to, one-by-one, adding a WBC and IBF title to my collection.”
The 29-year-old Gausha, van Cleveland, Ohio, earned a shot at the world title with solid victories in his last two matches. He won a hard-fought decision over Steven Martinez last August and followed it up with another impressive victory over Luis Hernandez on Februarie. 10. Lara figures to be his toughest battle in his pro career that dates back to 2012.
“I’ve been talking about this since I was a three-year-old watching Muhammad Ali on television,” said Gausha. “I’m here now and blessed for this opportunity. Lara’s a tough fighter, champion and the best opponent I’ll fight on paper. He’s been in with the bigger names. But the better the opponent, the better I am, and I’m coming to dethrone him. He’s crafty, but the world hasn’t seen all that I can bring to the table. I’ll make adjustments on the fly and do things that I’ve never shown before. Seeing other Olympic team members win titles gives me motivation to earn the victory and the notoriety I’ve been looking for.”
Charlo of Houston, Texas will be making the second defense of his title, which he won by knockout victory over John Jackson on May 21, 2016. The 27-year-old Charlo successfully defended the title with a highlight reel knockout victory over fellow Texan Charles Hatley onApril 22 by Barclays Center. He and his twin brother, Jermall, both held world titles at 154-pounds, before Jermall relinquished his title to move up to 160 pond. Charlo now trains in Dallas with Derrick James, trainer of world champion Errol Spence Jr.
“Lubin is young and hungry and I know he always comes to fight, but there’s a reason why I’m where I am in the sport,” Said Charlo. “I’ve been through the trenches and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. This is what boxing always needs — two young, undefeated fighters willing to risk their ‘0'. But I think it’s a little early for Lubin to step in the ring with me, and I plan on keeping my title. Oktober 14 I’ll show everyone why I’m a world champion.”
Lubin, 21, is nicknamed “Die Hammer” because of his power in both hands and his ability to bring a quick conclusion to every match. Lubin of Orlando, Fla., has picked up 10 victories since the beginning of 2015 including seven knockouts on his way to contender status. Lubin most recently scored a sensational knockout of Jorge Cota in a title eliminator in March at Barclays Center.
“This is a fight for the fans,” said Lubin. “You have an undefeated champion against an undefeated Prospect of the Year. I’m very excited to be fighting for the belt and it’s truly been a dream of mine ever since I first got into boxing. Come fight night, Charlo will either give it to me or I’m going to rip the belt out of his hands. Many fans and reporters have said that he’s one of the best, and that will make it even sweeter. My mentality will be to seek and destroy, so everyone tune-in to SHOWTIME on Oktober 14, you will witness boxing’s new superstar!”
Hurd, 26, will be making the first defense of the title that he won with a KO victory over Tony Harrison on Februarie. 25. Veg uit Accokeek, Maryland, Hurd soared up the rankings with stoppage victories over previously unbeaten fighters Frank Galarza and Oscar Molina at Barclays Center plus veteran Jo Jo Dan.
“I got a Trout to catch,” Said Hurd. “His losses have all been to top champions Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara and Jermall Charlo. But I’m on a streak of six straight knockouts and Trout has never been stopped, so I’m looking for the stoppage to make a statement that the other fighters couldn’t make. This is definitely my toughest fight, and I didn’t have to take it since it’s a voluntary defense. But I wanted this fight to stop Austin Trout, proving to the fans and people in general I’m the real deal and a true champion.”
Forel, a 31-year-old southpaw from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has faced some of the top 154-pound boxers in the division. He defeated Miguel Cotto in New York to win a title in 2012 and has close losses to Canelo Alvarez and Lara on his resume. In his most recent attempt at winning the title, Trout gave Jermall Charlo perhaps the toughest test of his career after looking impressive in four straight victories leading up to the challenge.
‘What a blessing it is to have this opportunity at a world title shot,” gesê Trout. “I want to thank everyone who has been in my corner to help get me career defining fights. It’s refreshing to see young champions showing heart and testing their skill with the best in the game. With thatsaid, salute to Hurd for allowing this fight to go through.”
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER TEKEN 10de RONDTE TEGNIESE UITHALINGSWIN OOR UFC STER CONOR McGREGOR OP SHOWTIME PPV® VANAF T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS

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Gervonta Davis, Badou Jack en Andrew Tabiti rekord Oorwinnings in SHOWTIME PPV-byeenkoms met vier gevegte
Vertraagde uitsending van Vanaand se Hoofgeleentheid sal eksklusief op SHOWTIME uitgesaai word® Saterdag, September 2
by 9 namiddag. EN/PT
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LAS VEGAS (Augustus. 27, 2017) – Future Boxing Hall of Famer Floyd “Geld” Mayweather het sy historiese loopbaan in styl afgesluit Saterdag aand met 'n oortuigende 10de ronde tegniese uitklopoorwinning oor UFC mega-ster Conor McGregor in die hoofbyeenkoms van 'n SHOWTIME PPV-geleentheid van vier gevegte van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Die 40-jarige Mayweather, vir die eerste keer baklei in 714 dae, ná die geveg aangekondig dat hy nooit weer sal baklei nie, sy loopbaan van 21 jaar in styl te beëindig deur 'n alledaagse stryd te beheer wat die opgewondenheid van die 14,623 aanhangers wat regoor die wêreld bywoon en kyk. Met Mayweather wat na vore kom net soos hy belowe het, skeidsregter Robert Byrd het die superweltergewiggeveg by 1:05 van die 10ste rond toe Mayweather McGregor gestraf het met 'n reeks houe wat sy moeë teenstander laat steier.
Met die oorwinning, die vyf-afdeling wêreldkampioen van Las Vegas word die eerste bokser om sy loopbaan by af te sluit 50-0, die rekord wat hy voorheen met die legendariese Rocky Marciano gedeel het, verduister.
“Ek dink ons ​​het die ondersteuners gegee wat hulle wou sien,” Mayweather het ná die geveg aan SHOWTIME se ringkant-verslaggewer Jim Gray gesê. “Ek het hulle geskuld vir die Pacquiao-stryd. Ek moes reguit vorentoe kom en die aanhangers 'n show gee. Dit is wat ek vir hulle gegee het.”
Al drie beoordelaars – Dave Moretti (87-83), Burt Clements (89-82) en Guido Cavalleri (89-81) – het Mayweather voor op die telkaarte gehad ten tyde van die staking. SHOWTIME se nie-amptelike puntemaker Steve Farhood het Mayweather met die telling van voor gehad 86-85.
Die eerste twee-afdeling kampioen in UFC geskiedenis, McGregor, van Dublin, Ierland, het gesê hy was moeg namate die geveg in die latere stadiums gekom het. “Hy is saamgestel, hy is nie so vinnig nie, hy is nie so kragtig nie, maar seuntjie is hy daarbinne saamgestel,” het die 29-jarige McGregor gesê. “Ek het egter gedink dit is naby en ek het gedink dit was 'n bietjie van 'n vroeë stop. Hy was net baie meer saamgestel met sy skote. Ek moet dit vir hom gee, Dis wat 50 pro gevegte sal vir jou doen.”
Albei vegters het hul oomblikke in die vroeë rondes gehad. In die vierde ronde, Mayweather het McGregor gedwing om terug te trap en het voortgegaan om die aksie te dwing.
Op die middelpunt van die geveg, Farhood het die eerste drie rondes aan die meer aggressiewe McGregor gegee, maar dan ronde vier, vyf en ses tot die meer akkurate Mayweather.
“Ons wedstrydplan was om ons tyd te neem, gaan na hom toe, laat hom sy skote vroeg skiet en neem hom dan uit die stuk,” Mayweather gesê. “Ons weet in MMA hy veg vir 25 minute. Na 25 minute, hy het begin stadiger ry. Ek het aan almal gewaarborg dat dit nie die verte sou gaan nie.
“Ons wedstrydplan was om reguit voort te gaan. Ek het talle kere gesê dat ek nie sal terugdeins nie en dit is wat ek gedoen het.”
McGregor het gesê hy sal dit weer oorweeg om te boks, en sou ook terugkeer om in die UFC te veg. “Ek is op regstreekse TV verwurg en het teruggekom,” het hy gesê. “Wanneer jy hier in die vierkantige sirkel is, alles is anders. Laat die man my neersit, dis moegheid, dis nie skade nie.
“Waar was die laaste twee rondtes? Laat ek terugstap na my hoek toe en myself komponeer.”
Mayweather was dodelik akkuraat in die laaste ronde, landing 20 van 26 kraghoue voordat die skeidsregter die geveg gestaak het. McGregor het 'n 51-40 voordeel in pakslae het oor die eerste vyf rondtes geland, maar is uit geland 130 te 60 in rondtes ses deur 10 soos Mayweather 'n uitroepteken op die laaste geveg van sy loopbaan geplaas het.
“Rocky Marciano is 'n legende en ek sien uit daarna om eendag in die Hall of Fame in te gaan,” Said Mayweather. “Dit was my laaste geveg vanaand. Vir seker. Vanaand was my laaste geveg. Vanaand Ek het die regte dansmaat gekies om mee te dans. Conor, jy is 'n helse kampioen.”
In die mede-hoofren, onoorwonne stygende ster Gervonta “Tank” Davis verslaan onoorwonne uitdager Francisco Fonseca via 'n omstrede uitklophou in die agtste ronde 39 sekondes in die rondte.
Die 22-jarige Davis (19-0, 18 Uitklophoue) het 'n reeks skoon houe geland voordat 'n oënskynlike skoot in die agterkop Fonseca laat val het. Skeidsregter Russell Mora het die 10-tellings gegee wat Davis in staat gestel het om sy 18de stopoorwinning in 19 professionele gevegte. Die geveg was oorspronklik geskeduleer om Davis te wees’ tweede verdediging van sy IBF Junior Liggewig Wêreldkampioenskap, maar Davis kon nie gewig maak nie Vrydag, kom twee pond oor die 130-pond limiet wat Fonseca (19-1-1, 13 Uitklophoue) geweeg-in by.
“Ek het die skoot gegooi toe hy sy kop neergesit het,” het Davis gesê. “Ek sou hom beslis op die ou end stop. Hy was in die moeilikheid voor die laaste skoot.”
Davis het voortgegaan, “Ek gaan bly by 130 pond en probeer om my titel terug te kry. Ek wil steeds die junior liggewig-afdeling verenig.”
Fonseca het gesê hy is met 'n onwettige slag na die doek gestuur.
“Almal het dit gesien toe ek afgegaan het, hy het my twee keer agter geslaan,” Fonseca gesê. “Dit is 'n slag wat nie wettig is nie. Dit was hier in Las Vegas, so hy het die skare vir hom laat gaan, en ek wil net 'n rematch hê. Hy het my nooit seergemaak met daardie woordewisseling nie. Al het hy ingekom by 160 pond vandag, hy slaan nie so hard as wat hulle sê hy slaan nie.”
Voormalige supermiddelgewigkampioen Badou Jack het 'n twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen geword met 'n TKO-oorwinning Nathan Slim om die WBA Ligswaargewig Wêreldkampioenskap vas te vang.
Die Las Vegas-gebaseerde, Sweeds-gebore Jack (21-1-3, 13 Uitklophoue) Slim uitgeklas (30-4, 16 Uitklophoue) in 'n eensydige geveg wat deur skeidsregter Tony Weeks gestuit is 12 sekondes oor in die vyfde ronde. Dit was die eerste geveg vir Jack sedert hy opgeskuif het 168 pond aan 175 pond.
Jack het 'n meerderheid gelykop aangeteken in elk van sy afgelope twee gevegte teen James DeGale van Engeland en Kanada se Lucian Bute.
“Dit is 'n droom wat waar,” het die 33-jarige Jack gesê. “Ek het geleer dat jy dit nie in die hande van die beoordelaars kan laat nie.”
“Jack was baie sterk,” Said Slim. “Hy het my gevang en my neus in die derde ronde gebreek. Dit was 'n afwaartse spiraal van daar af. Ek was gewond en het myself beskerm. Dit is aaklig maar deel van die sport.”
Jim Gray het vir Jack gevra met wie hy volgende wil veg, Andre Ward of Adonis Stevenson? “Ek dink Adonis Stevenson, kom ons kry dit aan. Ek gaan Kanada toe. Ek sal enige plek gaan.”
“Ek het soms 'n bietjie opgewonde geraak, maar ek het skaars getref,” Jack het gesê. “My boks-IK was die verskil in hierdie geveg. Almal wat in my twyfel het my gemotiveer. My afrigter en my span het goeie werk gedoen om my tot hierdie punt te bring.”
Die PPV-uitsending het met onoorwonne begin Andrew Tabiti en voormalige wêreldkampioen Steve Cunningham ontmoet in 'n 10-ronde kruisergewig stryd. Tabiti (16-0, 13 Uitklophoue) het die optrede teen die 41-jarige Cunningham beheer (29-9-1, 13 Uitklophoue) op pad na 'n eenparige beslissing behaal 97-93 twee keer en 100-90.
Met Floyd Mayweather Sr. werk in sy hoek, die 27-jarige Tabiti het die tempo vroeg aangegee en die pas vir die hele geveg aangegee. “Ek het hom net gesteek en seker gemaak dat ek slim bly,” Tabiti gesê. “Hy is 'n veteraan, so ek moes kalm bly. Ek wou wys dat ek kan boks. Dit was 'n stap vir my en ek het gemaklik gevoel daar.”
'n Chicago-boorling wat in Las Vegas woon en oefen, Tabiti geland 31 persent van sy steekplekke (70 van 229) en 49 persent van sy krag stoot in vergelyking met net 27 persent vir Cunningham. Met die oorwinning, Tabiti behou die NABF-kruisergewigtitel en het die USBA-kruisergewigkampioenskap gewen.
“Hy het 'n ordentlike steek gehad, maar hy was nie besig genoeg nie,” Tabiti bygevoeg. “Ek wou net nie foute maak nie. As jy te vinnig teen 'n veteraan begin, is jy geneig om deur hom gevang te word.”
Cunningham was nie beïndruk met Tabiti nie. “Ek dink nie Andrew Tabiti is 'n kampioenskapvlakvegter nie,” het hy gesê. “Ek het gedink ek het die stryd. Ek het nie gedink ek sien iets besonders van hom nie.”
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Yordenis Ugas verdien besluit oor Thomas Dulorme in aksiebelaaide weltergewig-wedstryd wat op Mayweather vs.. McGregor Prelims op FOX & FOX deporteer Saterdagaand van T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Augustus 26, 2017) – Weltergewig aanspraakmaker Yordenis Ugas (20-3, 9 Uitklophoue) huis toe 'n eenparige beslissing oorwinning oor Thomas Dulorme (24-3, 16 Uitklophoue) ondanks die feit dat hy in Mayweather vs. McGregor voorlopige optrede aangebied deur Mayweather Promotions op FOX en FOX Deportes Saterdagaand vanaf T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Albei mans het probeer om hul steek in rondte een te vestig, maar in rondte twee het Ugas 'n groot bosnit beland wat Dulorme verstom het en hom gedwing het om 'n knie te neem. Dulorme het opgestaan ​​en probeer terugvuur, maar is met 'n regterhand getref wat hom vir die tweede keer in die rondte laat sak het..
“Dit was 'n groot stryd,” het Ugas gesê. “Ek het geweet dat Dulorme 'n wonderlike kamp gehad het om vir Shawn Porter voor te berei, so toe ek hom platslaan het ek gedink hy sal opstaan. Ek het net nege dae gehad om vir hierdie geveg voor te berei, so ek moes slim wees en niks mors nie.”
“Dit was 'n goeie stryd,” Said Dulorme. “Dit was 'n baie taai stryd. Ek het kom baklei en ek het hom ernstig opgeneem. Ek het aanhou werk. Dit was op en af ​​maar ek het aanhou werk.
Die geveg is gedefinieer deur goeie heen en weer aksie met albei mans wat hul oomblikke in beheer gehad het. Dulorme was daartoe verbind om die liggaam aan te val om Ugas te vertraag, maar het 'n waarskuwing gegee vir lae houe in die vyfde ronde. Dulorme het egter voortgegaan om die liggaam te toets en vroeg in die sewende ronde te laag afgedwaal, skeidsregter Vic Drakulich dwing om 'n punt af te trek.
Die aftrekking het skynbaar 'n vuur aan die brand gesteek onder Dulorme wat vorentoe gestoot het en deur die verdediging van Ugas begin breek het. 'n Bosnit het Ugas halfpad deur die rondte tydelik verstom en Dulorme het kort daarna opgevolg met 'n linkerhaak wat Ugas op die doek geplaas het.
“Toe ek platgeslaan is, het ek geweet ek moet opstaan ​​en hart en guts wys,” het Ugas gesê. “Dit was die enigste manier om dit te doen.”
Die momentum van die geveg het aanhou swaai op pad na die laaste rondte toe Dulorme weer 'n lae hou gelewer het wat die skeidsregter gedwing het om 'n punt vroeg in die raam af te trek.. Albei manne het vir die laaste minute van die geveg vorentoe gedruk en probeer om nog 'n beslissende hou maar daarna aan te teken 10 rondtes is die geveg aan die beoordelaars oorgelaat.
“Ek het gedink die skeidsregter het die stryd vir my verloor,” Said Dulorme. “Ek het nie met hom saamgestem nie. Ek het nie gedink ek gooi lae houe nie. Ek het gedink dit is skoon. Ek het gedink hy was moeg laat in die geveg, so ek het probeer om die druk te verhoog. Maar dit was moeilik, want die skeidsregter het my nie aan die binnekant laat werk soos ek wou nie.”
“Ek het aan die einde 'n bietjie moeg geword en moes die vertoning gesluit het,” het Ugas gesê. “Maar dit gebeur met kort kennisgewing gevegte. Ek moet net aanhou om beter te word.”
Al drie beoordelaars het die wedstryd ten gunste van Ugas gesien met tellings van 94-91 en 93-92 twee keer.
“Ek gaan terug in die kamp en aanhou leer,” Said Dulorme. “Ek is nie gelukkig nie, maar ek gaan aanhou leer. Ek het vandag van die vloer af gekom en aanhou veg en ek sal dit in my loopbaan aanhou doen.”
Die openingsaanval van die uitsending gesien Juan Heraldez (13-0, 8 Uitklophoue) boks sy pad na 'n eenparige besluit oor Jose Miguel Borrego (12-1, 11 Uitklophoue) in hul 10-ronde weltergewigstryd.
“Ek was baie voorbereid en ek het hierdie geleentheid benut,” Said Heraldez. “Ek het my plan uitgevoer en met 'n duidelike oorwinning uitgekom. Anders as die afslaan, Ek het gedink ek het hom elke ander rondte uitgeboks. “Die steek was regtig die sleutel vanaand. Ek het alles van die steek af gedikteer en my hoeke probeer gebruik, my voetwerk en my beweging. Ek het gedoen wat ek wou doen.”
Heraldez het die ring vir 'n groot deel van die geveg beheer met sy steek en beweging aan die buitekant, terwyl Borrego blykbaar daarop gefokus was om kraghoue en 'n uitklophou te lewer. Heraldez het die pas in die eerste paar rondes beheer, landing van puntekombinasies voordat jy uit die pad spring en Borrego se terugvuur vermy.
“Heraldez het die hele geveg gehardloop,” het Borrego gesê. “Ek is bly dat die ondersteuners die besluit uitgejou het, want hulle weet hy het gehardloop. Ek het gekom om die aanhangers te vermaak en dit is wat ek gedoen het.”
Die 19-jarige Borrego was tevrede om te bedek en laag te duik terwyl hy deur Heraldez se steek probeer navigeer, maar kon nie genoeg linkerhake kry om vroeë rondes in die geveg te wen nie. Hy het sy eerste oomblik aan die einde van die sesde gehad toe 'n lusende linkerhaak skoon met Heraldez verbind het en blykbaar hom verstom het net voor die klok die rondte beëindig het.
Borrego het voortgegaan om aggressief aan te val terwyl hy Heraldez met groot kraghoue gejaag het. In rondte nege het Borrego skoon met 'n linkerhaak gekoppel wat Heraldez halfpad deur die rondte op die mat geplaas het.
“Ek het my aandag laat aflei en dit is hoekom ek platgeslaan is,” Said Heraldez. Ek het myself 'n bietjie vooruitgeloop. Ek is die enigste persoon wat myself kan keer.
Ten spyte van Borrego se volgehoue ​​aggressie, Heraldez kon vashou en die rondte oorleef sonder veel verdere skade.
“Ek moet die ring beter afsny,” het Borrego gesê. “Ek moet ook meer my hande laat gaan en drie of vier ponskombinasies gooi in plaas van net een of twee op 'n slag.”
In die laaste rondte het Heraldez teruggekeer om sy beweging te gebruik, aangesien hy die laaste drie minute die laaiende Borrego kon vermy. Na 10 rondes, al drie beoordelaars het die wedstryd in die guns van Heraldez met tellings van 96-93 en 97-92 twee keer.
“Dit voel wonderlik om op hierdie verhoog te wees en dit is oomblikke soos hierdie waar ek kan uitgaan en meeding en ek kan almal reg bewys wie my hierdie kans gegee het,” Said Heraldez. “Dit was 'n vooruitsiggeveg en nou is ek besig met groter en beter dinge. Ek is gereed om die volgende stap te neem.”
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