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The Freeman Juggernaut Rolls On – Stops O’Reilly in Four

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Liverpool’s unbeaten Middleweight prospect Martin Freeman made an emphatic statement on Saturday night, with his fourth round stoppage victory over Will O’Reilly at the Jubilee Sports Bank in his home city.

Die 26 year old Liverpudlian exuded class throughout the contest, even when being forced onto the back foot by the ever moving forward all out attack tactics employed by O’Reilly, Freeman just adapted his tactics to counter and control the contest in sensational fashion.

The Liverpudlian’s power was the defining factor of the contest, especially in the fourth, when a massive right from Freeman shook O’Reilly to the core, forcing the Mancunian battler to stagger back onto the ropes and cover up just as the contest approached the minute mark of the round.

In an instant Freeman stepped forward and let rip with a scintillating bombardment of massive lefts and rights, O’Reilly covered up and absorbed the first couple of shots on the gloves and arm, but Freeman’s power and precise placement ensured that the Liverpudlian’s Exocets began to power their way through the Mancunian’s guard with little resistance, after a couple of particularly venomous head shots referee Chris Kelly stepped in and stopped the contest on the one minute and two second mark of the fourth round.

Following the fight Freeman said;

“I am really pleased with my performance from Saturday night.

“Yes it was a tough fight and my opponent not only took some of my best shots but he also gave some good punches too!

“I’m definitely glad I got some good rounds in too as I won my last two fights in the first round.”

Freeman’s gym mate Lee Cooper was also on the card and secured a shut out points victory over Kyle McNicholas.

Both Freeman and Cooper will be back in action on the next Kyle Gallagher promoted Victory Fight Club event at the Jubilee Sports Bank on 28th March 2020.

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Decastro Sensationally Stops Castaneda in Five in Lincoln

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Sich Melden: Gianluca Di Caro

Am Samstagabend, at the Engine Room at Lincoln University, the local fans turned out in force to support local lad Nathan Decastro in his defence of the World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Middleweight World title he’s held since April as well as attempt to add the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Crown to his collection against late replacement Fernando Castaneda from Mexico.

Originally Decastro was due to face Nicaraguan Jose Varela, however on Wednesday Varela, who was in Spain at the time, was refused an exit visa by the Spanish Authorities when he arrived at Barcelona Airport for his flight to the United Kingdom, so was unable to make the trip to Lincoln.

The fight itself was quite a messy affair, due to Castaneda’s continual holding, following Decastro landing a vicious body shot early on in the first that clearly was affecting the Mexican, as each time Decastro came forward and let rip he’d grab hold to prevent further punishment to the body.

Rounds two and three were in similar vein although to be fair there was a bit more boxing, rather than wrestling, Aktion. Decastro worked the body of his foe whenever he got the opportunity, which wasn’t that often due to the Mexican’s tactics of hit and hold.

Round four was far more open following referee Lee Murtagh having stern words with Castaneda about the holding, so much so there were a few venomous exchanges that followed, however each time Decastro targeted the body Castaneda would still initially grab hold, so Decastro began firing exocets to the head.

Decastro clearly had enough of being frustrated by Castaneda’s tactics as the fifth stanza began, the Bardney man changed tactics slightly and began to go forward far more as well as quicker and land some serious shots in the first minute or so, Castaneda responded in kind but quite ineffectively due to his determination to protect his body from further punishment by keeping his distance.

About half way through the round Decastro backed the Mexican toward the rope and feigned a jab, causing Castaneda to raise his hands just enough to create an opening and let rip with a massive hook to the body that sent the Mexican to the canvas doubled up in pain.

Castaneda initially tried to rise, but immediately collapsed and writhed in pain, Referee Lee Murtagh immediately waived the fight off and summoned the doctor to the ring as Decastro and his team began their celebrations. Official time of stoppage one minute and thirty eight seconds of the fifth round.

Prior to Decastro-Castaneda see Sophie Varley in action against Jaime Bates for the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Bronze Championship.

Have to say this was a cracking fight from start to finish, the two girls fought hard for the entire two minutes of every single round. Varley landing some seriously big shots, including one in the sixth that shook Bates to the core, her legs were gone but somehow she managed to not just stay on her feet but was savvy enough to give herself a few seconds to recover her composure by hanging out a jab to keep Varley at bay.

Each round was all action and seriously close, so much so that I couldn’t split them, score wise, on a few of the rounds and each to my mind had secured a couple of rounds and have to admit I thought that the result would be a draw, I was wrong (I’m clearly not Judge material) as the three experienced judges scorecards read; Adrian Thorne 57-59, James Ancliff 57-58 and Graeme Beauly 56-59 all in favour of Jaime Bates.

Prior to Varley-Bates was another cracking fight between Sheffield’s debuting Zac Lane and Nicaraguan Frederick Castro.

The clash in styles was what really made this fight, Castro has a distinct forward coming all out attack style, whilst Layne’s emulates the style of Prince Naseem, and boy oh boy the youngster made this style his own, dipping and swaying out of danger before throwing stinging counters each time the Nicaraguan attacked. Saying that I should stress Layne isn’t one dimensional at all, when needed he was more than happy to go toe-to-toe, letting rip with extremely fast and powerful lefts and rights.

It was great fight to watch, close and all action throughout. After four fantastic rounds Referee Lee Murtagh scored the contest 39-37 in favour of the Debuting Zac Layne, much to the annoyance of Castro and his corner who surrounded the referee disputing the score, which I fully understand as he was the most aggressive but have to say Layne neutralised the Mexican’s attacks with ease and his countering was sensational and to my view had done more than enough to secure the victory.

Prior to Layne versus Castro was another all action thriller, the time between two unbeaten fighters Sugar Atahasan from the Turkish Republic of Cyprus against Leeds’ Jack Jones.

Atahasan dominated the first stanza utilising his reach advantage to extremely good effect. However he didn’t have it all his own way especially as the fight progressed into the second as Jones patiently worked away fashioning openings before letting rip with big shots to the body and head of Atahasan.

Atahasan stepped up a gear and really went for it in the third, and as in the first dominated proceedings. Much of the same in the fourth, well until about midway through when Jones took advantage of a defensive error by Atahasan and landing a peach of a shot that sent the Turkish Cypriot to the canvas. Atahasan barely touched down and was on his feet in an instant and on the restart went in hard and fast though to the end of the round.

After four sensational rounds Referee Lee Murtagh’s scorecard read 37-38 in favour of Jack Jones.

The fourth contest of the night pitted Orkney based Liverpudlian Paul Peers against Tanzania’s Amos Mwamakula in a four rounder.

Again what a fantastic all action war, Peers went in hard and fast and kept piling on the pressure with massive shots to body and head for the entire first round, Mwamakula is as clearly as tough as they come to withstand the intense powerful attacks from Peers.

The second was slightly less intense, as Peers elected to switch tactics slightly, slowing the pace and picking his shots. Much the same in the third, but in the fourth Peers stepped up the pace a little and as in the first targeted the seriously tough Tanzanian’s body.

After four excellent rounds of boxing Referee Lee Murtagh’s scorecard read 40-36 in favour of Paul Peers.

Prior to Peers vs Mwamakula was a heavyweight contest between Barrow-in-Furness’ Lee Kellett and Lithuania’s Tomas Vaicickas.

Again this was a full on war, with both men going full out for much of the contest. Kellet’s performance was the best I’ve seen from him in quite a while, he looked confident and really was putting so much power behind his shots.

Vaicickas is as tough as they come and happily absorbed the big shots coming his way from the Barrow man before countering style. Whilst Kellet dominated the first coupe of rounds, Vaicickas came into his own in the third after he stepped the pace up.

The fourth was all Kellet though, so much so that as the fight entered the final minute the Lithuanian appeared to give up and just stand with his back to the ropes due to the pace Kellett had set and just absorb punches at will.

After four great rounds it was to Referee Lee Murtagh’s scorecard, which unsurprisingly read 39-36 in favour of Lee Kellett.

The second fight of the night pitted the Turkish Republic of Cyprus’ Metin Turunc against Puerto Rico’s Jose F Leon.

Turunc started hard and fast, throwing massive bombs at every opportunity and literally was battering Leon, who could barely find an opening to counter with so many big shots constantly coming his way.

The Puerto Rican’s corner were so concerned that around the minute mark of the first round his corner threw in the towel in an effort to save their man further punishment, however Referee Lee Murtagh just kicked the towel out and let the fight continue, which it did but not for long as Turunc landed another huge shot to send Leon down and out on the one minute and twenty seven second mark of the first round.

Please don’t get me wrong, yes it was all one way traffic, as seems to be the norm with Turunc, I’ve seen him fight before and know just how relentless he is, Leon tried his hardest to stay in the fight but was outclassed by the seriously tough and powerful Turkish Cypriot.

The opening fight of the night really set the tone for the whole evening, as I hope I’ve made clear earlier that all bar the main event and of course Turunc vs Leon, the fights were all closely fought Battle Royale’s of the highest level, well believe me the opening bout, between debuting Lewis Mulberry and Gerona, Spain based Nicaraguan Pablo Narvaez, was another level again, it was sensational.

Mulberry really went for it right from the opening bell and boxed sensationally, Narvaez is a talent so no surprise he was up for a battle and gave as good as he got in return, however things went slightly awry for the Nicaraguan in the first when he got caught by a peach of a shot and sent to the canvas – will say I’ve seen Narvaez in action a few times and this is the first time I’ve seen him down, so kudos to young Mulberry.

Round two see Narvaez being a little more defensively minded, albeit still happy to go toe-to-toe with the big punching youngster. Round three though see a reverse in fortunes as Narvaez really started to take a foothold of the proceedings, which enabled Mulberry to showcase his defensive talents and sensational countering. The fourth was an out and out war with both men going for it for the full three minutes. After four scintillating rounds of boxing Referee Lee Murtagh scored the contest 39-37 in favour of the debuting Lewis Mulberry.

I have to make Mulberry versus Narvaez the fight of the Night, it was magnificent, and also have to say Mulberry really impressed, he’s the real deal, he has all the tools in his chest to go all the way to the top in our beloved sport, I for one can’t wait to see him in action again that’s for sure.

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Title on the Line for McGivern Vs Iran II on 22nd June

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Ben McGivern Vs Navid Iran II

World Boxing Union (WBU) International Light Heavyweight Championship


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London, Vereinigtes Königreich – Monday 27th May 2019




Title on the Line for McGivern Vs Iran II on 22nd June


Sometimes there are fights that just capture the Boxing World’s attention, Gatti-Ward, Ali-Frazier, Froch-Kessler, Holyfield-Bowe, Marquéz-Vazquéz etc that afterwards the fans go out of their way demanding a rematch and in some cases a trilogy or more as in the case of Marquéz-Vazquéz!


In each of the cases mentioned above these were prime time internationally broadcast events, however sometimes there’s a fight that slips under the radar of the majority of fans for one reason or another.


One such fight was the Ben McGivern versus Navid Iran ‘Fight of the Year’ nominated Battle Royale back in November last year, which was broadcast live only on Facebook.


Whilst it did pass under the radar of the majority of fans worldwide, it may surprise many readers to learn that after the first fight, so many boxing fans were lighting up Social Media calling for McGivern-Iran II, that Promoter Tommy Jacobs just couldn’t ignore them and so on the 22nd June at the Prince’s Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea these two warriors will enter the arena to battle it out once more, this time for the World Boxing Union (WBU) International Crown.


Back in November McGivern-Iran, battled it out for the vacant Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Silver International Light Heavyweight title was the headline bout on Tommy Jacobs’ history making event, the first professional boxing event in Clacton-on-Sea since 1939, when Mike Kevan beat Charlie Mack.


Battled it out is the correct term; das war ein Battle Royale von epischen Ausmaßen.


Gleich aus dem Off nahm der Iran den Kampf gegen McGivern, den Schotten auf die Seile stützen und mit einem Wirbel von links und rechts krachen lassen. McGivern hat sich vernünftigerweise vertuscht und auf eine Gelegenheit gewartet, um zu kontern, was er mit gutem Erfolg tat, als sich die Gelegenheit ergab.


Es reichte jedoch nicht aus, um zu verhindern, dass der Iran fast sofort mit einem ähnlich heftigen Angriff zurückkehrt. McGivern schaffte es erneut, zu kontern und zunächst die Kontrolle zu übernehmen.


Im Verlauf der Runde landete der Iran ein paar knallende Schüsse, die McGivern erneut zwangen, sich zu vertuschen. Iran kept up the pressure with big shots, whilst McGivern caught many with his gloves some big rights got through the Scots guard, ihn bis ins Mark schütteln.


How McGivern made it to the end of the round is unfathomable, seine Beine waren wirklich weg, aber irgendwie hat er es geschafft.


In Runde zwei kommt der Iran hart und schnell heraus, McGivern war jedoch bereit für den Angriff, wieder zunächst vertuschen aber diesmal statt nur zu kontern und zu verdecken, er drehte seinen Gegner und ging selbst hart zum Angriff.


In Runde drei bringt McGivern den Kampf in den Iran, was zu einigen großartigen technischen Boxen führte, die von beiden Protagonisten ausgingen.


Die nächsten Runden wurden ähnlich ausgetragen. Die letzte Runde war jedoch ein durch und durch Krieg; both boxers throwing caution to the wind and an all out slugfest ensued for the entire final three minutes – what an exhilarating round.


After eight fantastic rounds of boxing it was Ben McGivern declared victorious, but just who will reign victorious on the 22nd June.


Ben McGivern versus Navid Iran II, für die World Boxing Union (WBU) International Light Heavyweight Championship is the main support for Nathan Decastro versus Tommy Jacobs for the World Boxing Union (WBU) and World Boxing Foundation Super Middleweight Championships that headlines the show.


Also on the card is a further Championship fight, one that pits St Albans’ Andy Hojdys against Latvia’s Dmitrijs Ovjannikovs for both the World Boxing League (WBL) International and European Boxing League (EBL) European Light Heavyweight titles.


In addition to the three Championship contests, there are also a number of International matches, the first featuring World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia-Pacific Champion, India’s Neeraj Goyat in an eight round non-championship bout against Tanzania’s Amos Mwamakula.


Ipswich’s unbeaten Super Middleweight prospect Rob Elden looks to keep a clean sheet and extend his tally of wins when he faces the highly experienced Nicaraguan hard-man Ronny McField in a six rounder.


Clacton-on-Sea’s undefeated Featherweight Ben ‘The Claxican’ Cook also seeks to increase his win tally, when he faces Pablo Narvaez, who also hails from Nicaragua, in a four rounder.


The final Pro bout features Dean Porter, who is eager to get back to winning ways, following his loss to Jack Jones last month.


Porter also faces a Nicaraguan, in this case former International Boxing Organisation (IBO) und World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World Title challenger Michael Isaac Carreo in a four round non-championship contest.


Nathan Decastro versus Tommy Jacobs for the World Boxing Union (WBU) and World Boxing Foundation Super Middleweight Championships headlines the event that takes place at the Prince’s Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road,, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1SE on Saturday 22nd June 2019.


Tickets, priced £60 (VIP) and £30 (Standard-Sitz) are available by calling the ticket line on 07475 096532, or purchase on-line atwww.tkoboxoffice.com



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KO me in 4! Sowah’s Dreaming, After We Fight He’ll Be Having Nightmares, Decastro Retorts

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Bardney Lincolnshire’s Nathan Decastro has issued a chilling warning to his Ghanaian opponent, ‘Hitman’ Daniel Adjei Sowah, ahead of their upcoming World Title showdown at the University of Lincoln on Saturday 27th April, when the two protagonists face off for the World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Middleweight Championship of the World.

Decastro’s warning following posts on Social Media quoting a Ghanaian Newspaper article where Sowah states “I’m going to knock Decastro out in 4’ which clearly hit a nerve with the man whose ring name is ‘Nightmare’, whose response was.

“Knock me out in 4! Sowah’s dreaming, after we fight he’ll be having nightmares.

“I’ve never lost full stop, let alone been stopped! 

“He needs to think, they call me Nathan ‘The Nightmare’ Decastro for a reason, I’ve stopped eleven of my fourteen opponents as a pro, I’m more than just a handful to contain, I’m a living Nightmare for my opponents in the ring, I’m fearless and relentless.”

Decastro, who is Ranked #4, von der International Boxing Federation (IBF) in their Intercontinental Ratings, then wryly smiled and shrugged before swiftly changing the topic of conversation.

“I’m so looking forward to the 27th, it’s been my dream to fight for a World title, specifically the WBU World title, not just because of my boxing heroes Ricky Hatton and my Promotor Lee McAllister had both won WBU World Titles, but also because Bracebridge Boxing Club, where I train, has a history with the title.

“Owner Denny Oliver’s son Kelly, a four time senior ABA Champion boxed for it in South Africa against Sebastian Rothmann. I’ve always looked up to Kelly so fighting for the same title as him is special.”

Decastro continued. “My first fight was 22nd May 2001 and from that day I knew I wanted to be a professional fighter and have the opportunity to be a Champion. 18 years later I’m getting the chance to make my dream a reality and challenge for a World title in my home City of Lincoln.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to my fans, who are really getting behind me. This show will be a sell out. It really means a lot to me to have that kind of support.

“I would like to say thank you to my team, my sponsors, who make this all possible, my Dad for all his time training me, pad work etc. Sam Vickers my Strength and Conditioning coach, Craig Barton my Dietician, my Physio Dale Hibberd, my Promotor Lee McAllister, thank you for putting such a storming fight card together as well as giving me the chance to fight in my home City and lastly my Girlfriend Rachel Casey.

Rachel has been my absolute rock for this show! She has done everything on her own, organising everything, selling tickets, she’s taken all the pressure off me so I can concentrate on training. What she has done is incredible. I’m a very lucky guy to have someone who really pushes me to be the best person I can be.”

Nathan ‘Nightmare’ Decastro Versus ‘The Hitman’ Daniel Adjei Sowah for the World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Middleweight Championship of the World headlines the Lee McAllister Assassin Management and Promotions “Nightmare Back in Lincoln” event at The Engine Shed at the University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS.

Tickets: VIP Balcony: SOLD OUT, Ringside: SOLD OUT, Standard: £30.00. To purchase tickets please call Rachel Casey on 07736 737750 or to buy online go towww.tkoboxoffice.com

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JOE JOYCE vs. BERMANE STIVERNE FINAL PRESSEKONFERENZ ZITATE UND FOTOS FÜR DIE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN DIESEN SAMSTAG LIVE AUF SHOWTIME® VON DER O2 IN LONDON

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Joyce und Stiverne brechen aus 2017 Sparring Session auf der Abschlusspressekonferenz in London für das Co-Feature am Samstag zu James DeGale vs. Chris Eubank Jr.



Showtime Championship Boxing® Beginnt zu leben um 3:45 p.m. UND / 12:45 p.m. PT




Klicken HIER Für Fotos; Kredit: Ian Walton/SHOWTIME



LONDON – Februar 20, 2019 – Der ungeschlagene Schwergewichtler Joe Joyce und der ehemalige Schwergewichts-Weltmeister Bermane Stiverne läuteten bei der abschließenden Pressekonferenz am Mittwoch zu ihrem 12-Runden-Showdown ein, der diesen Samstag live auf SHOWTIME einen SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING-Doppelkopf eröffnet (3:45 p.m. UND / 12:45 p.m. PT) von The O2 in London.



Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs), Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KOs) und ihre jeweiligen Lager mussten getrennt werden, während sie die Wahrheit über a . debattierten 2017 Sparring-Session in Las Vegas. Stiverne bereitete sich auf seinen November vor 2017 Rückkampf mit WBC-Schwergewichts-Weltmeister Deontay Wilder, während Joyce sich nach einer dekorierten Amateurkarriere auf sein Profidebüt vorbereitete. Sowohl Joyce als auch Stiverne haben versprochen, jeden Zweifel an der Sparring-Session an diesem Samstag auszuräumen.



A 2016 Olympia-Zweite, Joyce möchte seine perfekte KO-Serie als Profi fortsetzen und einem WM-Titelschuss näher kommen. Ein ehemaliger WBC-Schwergewichts-Weltmeister, Stiverne hofft, nach einer enttäuschenden Niederlage zu beweisen, dass er immer noch eine Kraft im Stacked-Schwergewicht ist 2017 Niederlage gegen Wilder.



Im Hauptevent des SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Der ehemalige zweifache Weltmeister im Supermittelgewicht, James DeGale, trifft auf den ehemaligen WM-Herausforderer und britischen Rivalen Chris Eubank Jr. in einem 12-Runden-Groll-Match. Der erfahrene Fernsehsender Brian Custer wird den Doubleheader aus London moderieren, wobei der vielseitige Kampfsportsprecher Mauro Ranallo neben dem Hall of Fame-Analysten Al Bernstein den Action-Ring ruft. Drei Hall of Famer runden das Fernsehteam ab – Emmy® Der preisgekrönte Reporter Jim Gray, Boxhistoriker Steve Farhood als inoffizieller Torschütze am Ring, und der weltbekannte Ringansager Jimmy Lennon Jr..



Das sagten die Kämpfer und ihre Lager während der Pressekonferenz am Mittwoch im Intercontinental im The O2.



JOE JOYCE:

„Ich hatte ein wirklich gutes Camp in Big Bear und bin bereit, Stiverne am Samstagabend zu beulen.



“Bermane Stiverne, allen Respekt vor ihm, er ist ein ehemaliger WBC-Champion. Ich habe großen Respekt vor ihm, dass er diesen Kampf aufgenommen hat. Es ist gerade der perfekte Kampf für meine Situation. Es ist ein großartiges Sprungbrett für meine Karriere.



„Ich bin momentan unter den Top 5 der WBA, Ich bewege mich schnell. Jeder Kampf bringt mich näher und näher an die drei besten Namen im Schwergewicht. Ich werde einfach weiter hart im Fitnessstudio arbeiten und wenn alles gut läuft, trainiere ich bald wieder für die nächste. Dieses Jahr mache ich große Fortschritte.



„Es waren vier Runden [des Sparrings] Aber ich denke, das ist alles, was er zu diesem Zeitpunkt tun konnte. Er sagt, er hat mich zur Schule gebracht, aber ich ging zur Universität, wenn du weißt, was ich meine. Als wir in seinem Camp in Las Vegas gespart haben, war er etwas lethargisch. ist mir egal, obwohl – sie können reden, wie sie wollen, aber wir werden sehen, was Samstagabend passiert.



„Ich weiß, wie gut ich bin und ich muss es euch allen nur zeigen. Ich bin glücklich mit Richard [Schäfer] das Vertrauen in mich haben. Ich mache einfach meinen Job und zeige, wie gut ich bin.



„Er steht kurz vor dem Ende seiner Karriere. Er wird mich schlagen wollen, um wieder in die Mischung zu kommen, aber viel glück für ihn. Ich würde mich freuen, wenn ich ihn vor der siebten oder achten Runde schlagen würde. Ich werde nicht Wilder. Ich werde ihn nicht in weniger als einer Runde schlagen. ich bin noch nicht da, aber ich werde es irgendwann sein.



„Das ist ein ziemlicher Schritt nach oben für mich. Ich habe größere Kämpfe im Auge und er ist der richtige Schritt für mich. Um ehrlich zu sein, Ich war überrascht, dass er die Herausforderung angenommen hat. Ich denke, er glaubt, dass ein Sieg über mich ihm helfen wird, seinen Status als Top-Schwergewicht zurückzugewinnen. Er wird mich nicht schlagen.



„Er wird versuchen, reinzukommen und mich früh rauszuholen, aber er wird es nicht können. Ich bin bereit für ihn. Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass mein Name gegen Ende des Jahres unter den Top 5 der Schwergewichte der Welt sein wird.



„Ein wilder Kampf, das ist ein Kampf für die Zukunft. Das ist ein guter Kampf, Ich mag den WBC-Gürtel.“



Gold Cup:

"Es ist gut wieder da zu sein. Ich fühle mich großartig. Ich kam vorbereitet. Wir können jetzt so viel reden, wie wir wollen, aber was zählt, ist, was Samstagabend passiert. Ich bin bereit. Dafür hat mein Team gesorgt.



„Ich schaue nicht an Joyce vorbei. Darum muss ich mich am Samstag kümmern. Ich bin gut vorbereitet. Wir können über die Zukunft sprechen, wenn dieses Geschäft erledigt ist.



„Es gibt viele Geschichten über unser Sparring, aber es war nichts allzu interessantes. Es war ein Paar, vielleicht vier Runden. Nichts zu besprechen. Ich werde nicht in diesen Kampf gehen, basierend auf dem Sparring, das wir hatten. Ich habe diesen Mann nie respektlos behandelt. Ich habe ein Bild gepostet und mich für das Sparring bedankt.



“Offensichtlich nehmen sie diesen Kampf basierend auf dem, was im letzten Kampf mit Wilder passiert ist, und ich bin froh. Sie unterschätzen mich. Wir könnten den ganzen Tag hin und her gehen, aber das ist nicht das Wichtigste. Wichtig ist, was am Samstag im The O2 passiert.



„Ich bin ein Stolperstein, kein Sprungbrett.



„Ich bin froh, dass er denkt, dass ich als Pförtner oder Sprungbrett hier bin. Da mache ich mir keine Sorgen. Sie haben mich nicht in letzter Minute angerufen – ich war schon im Fitnessstudio. Aber sie sehen mich an, Ich bin bereit. Ich sage dir eins, Sie haben mich nicht mit heruntergelassener Hose erwischt. Ich bin bereit.



„Ich hätte es eingepackt oder aufgehängt, wenn ich nicht bereit wäre. Ich komme, um zu kämpfen.



"Wilder hat mich im Rückkampf mit der rechten Hand geschlagen und das war's". Du wirst am Samstag nicht das Gleiche sehen. Das ist der perfekte Kampf für mich. Sie nehmen mich zu leicht und es ist ein Fehler.“



ABEL SANCHEZ, Joyces Trainer:

"Wir haben uns auf die Bermane vorbereitet, die gegen Chris Arreola gekämpft hat".



„Dies sind die Arten von Kämpfen, die uns später in diesem Jahr auf die Elite vorbereiten werden.



„Ich war nicht bei Joe, als sein Sparring mit Stiverne stattfand, aber wenn es einen Typen wie Stiverne aufheizt, es muss was gewesen sein.



„Wir fühlen, dass er bereit für den nächsten Schritt ist. Stiverne ist die Art von Prüfung, die wir durchlaufen müssen, um seine Karriere voranzutreiben.



„Joyce ist wahrscheinlich der am meisten dekorierte Kämpfer in Großbritannien. Er ist schlau, sehr athletisch und er wird eine Kraft sein, mit der man rechnen muss, genau wie George Foreman es war.



„Im Schwergewicht kann ein Schlag das Ergebnis eines Kampfes bestimmen, also bereiten wir uns auf den Mann vor, um den Deontay Wilder gekämpft hat 12 Runde, der Typ, der Arreola besiegt hat.“



CHARLES MOONEY, Stiverne Trainer:

„Ich habe Tony Thompson mitgebracht, um gegen David Price zu kämpfen, was sie für einen Unfall hielten und wir ihn in der zweiten Runde rausgeschmissen haben. Sie hielten es für einen Zufall und brachten uns wieder zurück und wir hielten ihn wieder auf. Ich bin kein Riesentöter, aber ich bin 2-0. Ich habe einen olympischen Bronzemedaillengewinner gestoppt und jetzt werde ich einen Silbermedaillengewinner stoppen. Wir arbeiten uns nach Gold hoch.



„Joe muss ein bisschen erwachsen werden. Dafür ist er nicht bereit. Wir werden ihm in den Arsch treten. Meine Meinung, Ich denke, er hätte ein bisschen warten sollen. Er hätte die Straße fahren sollen, anstatt zu versuchen, über den Zaun zu springen. Wenn die Glocke läutet, wissen wir es.“



Richard Schaefer, Joyces Promoter:

„Diese Karte ist historisch und eine von vielen ITV-Karten, die Al Haymon und die PBC nach Großbritannien bringen werden. Fans.



„DeGale und Eubank sind ein 50/50 Kampf, Aber dieser Kampf wird die Nacht stehlen. Als ich Stiverne das Zimmer betreten sah, wusste ich, dass er es ernst meint. Wenn Stiverne in enormer Form ist, ist er ein sehr schwer zu schlagender Kerl.



„Ich werde eine mutige Aussage machen – Joe Joyce ist heute das beste Schwergewicht der Welt. Bis zum Ende des Jahres, er wird Weltmeister im Schwergewicht. Im nächsten Jahr wird er bereit sein, es mit Wilder aufzunehmen, [Anthony] Joshua und [Tyson] Wut.



„Joyce ist ein Generationentalent. Das wird ein sehr schwieriger Test. Wir wollen die beste Stiverne sehen, denn Joe Joyce wird ein Statement abgeben.“



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JOYCE FACES ACID TEST AGAINST STIVERNE AT THE O2

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Undefeated British sensation Joe Joyce faces Former World Champion Bermane Stiverne

Defends Commonwealth title alongside return of Former World Champion Lee Selby on massive DeGale v Eubank Jr. Karte, LIVE on ITV Box Office

Fast rising star makes fearless move in just EIGHTH pro fight to fast track towards World Title

Stiverne says it will be Joyce’s nightmare when he gets knocked out

Legendary promoter Don King promises to ‘Re Joyce’ when Stiverne recreates McCall victory over Lewis in London

London(23 Januar 2019) Poxon Sports and PBC are delighted to announce that heavyweight sensation Joe Joyce will defend his Commonwealth title in the biggest test of his unbeaten career when he takes a gigantic leap up to confront the Former WBC World Champion Bermane Stiverne on Saturday 23rd February at The O2, exclusively live on ITV Box Office.

Joyce vs. Stiverne, promoted by Poxon Sports in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions, will feature alongside the return of Former IBF World Featherweight Champion Lee Selby as one of the chief-supporting contests on an action-packed show, headlined with the thrilling all-British clash between fierce rivals James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr.

The 6ft 6in ‘Juggernaut’ from Putney, South West London, has destroyed all seven of his opponents since turning professional in October 2017 after capturing the Silver medal at the Rio Olympics and has singled himself out as one of the most feared talents in the heavyweight division.

It’s a monumental test for Joyce to be facing a former World Champion in just his eighth fight, the rock-solid and sledge-hammer hitting Stiverne, born in Montreal, Kanada, of Haitian descent and based out of Las Vegas, has fought some of the biggest and best in the division, including Deontay Wilder and Chris Arreola.

The fight has added bad blood thrown in resulting from a sparring session between Joyce and Stiverne in which Joyce was angered by comments from Stiverne in an interview afterwards when he said he took Joyce to school.

Joyce said, “I had respect for Bermane Stiverne. We sparred in Las Vegas; he said he took me to school in an interview etc, it got ugly and it made this fight happen. I tried to be respectful of him, but he’s rude and was having none of it. He is a former World Champion that has gone 12 rounds with Deontay Wilder and will give me a real challenge; but my engine and my power will be too much for him, a fact he should be aware of!"

Joyce’s promoter Richard Schaefer, Vorsitzender und CEO von Ringstar Sports, sagte,, “After only seven fights Joe Joyce has become the number five ranked Heavyweight in the world. But the spectacular way in which he has won all of his seven fights by knockout have made him the number one fan favourite in the Heavyweight Division. Taking on the heavy-handed Former World Champion Stiverne shows that no challenge is too big for Joe as he continues to march towards the Heavyweight World Championship. Simply put: Joe Joyce has become must see TV, so make sure to tune in on February 23 or come and watch him live at the O2 in London!"

Stiverne DiRita, “I told my promoter Don King to get me any man on earth and I will fight for the right to prove myself to the world. Then the phone rings, it’s Don, he tells me Joe Joyce – a boxer with only seven bouts – agrees to meet me! ‘Seven bouts?’. Seven fights and he has the audacity to box me? I have stopped Chris Arreola, Ray Austin, the then undefeated Kerston Manswell – and a boxer with seven fights wants to box me?!.’ I said to Don ‘Sign it, take it, grab it,’ I’m ready. Seven fights – and he wants to box me? For me it is a dream come true – but for Joyce it will be a nightmare. I will knock out Joe Joyce and step over him to KO Anthony Joshua. I’m primed and ready. The real Bermane Stiverne will be there on February 23 and will knock out Joe Joyce en route to regaining my heavyweight crown.”

Stiverne’s legendary promoter Don King, zusätzlich, “It is with my greatest pleasure that Don King Productions can announce our return to Jolly Old England – the ‘Cradle of Boxing” where my pugilistic giant – the Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Bermane Stiverne begins his comeback at the expense of the Giant Joe Joyce. Unfortunately, for the local fans of Joe there will no ‘re Joycing’ – as my once – and future champion Bermane Stiverne will slay Joyce just like St. George did the dragon of old. But no matter, we will pick up the pieces and bring back Joyce just as I have brought back and helped build many a future together. I recall when I came here with Oliver McCall and he was given no chance against Lennox Lewis. Then the underdog became the top dog when Oliver KO’d the previously unbeaten champ and we went home with the title. History will repeat itself of February 23 when Bermane sends another undefeated Englishman to defeat. Now retooled, resuscitated, renewed, rejuvenated and recommitted Bermane Stiverne will resurrect his career on February 23 when the ‘Lord of Ring” crushes the “Lord of the World” – ‘Juggernaut” Joyce on his inexorable march to regain the heavyweight championship of the world. Bless all British fans, God Save the Queen – but heaven help Joe Joyce! We will see you on February 23rd.”

WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder also put forward his thoughts on the intriguing match up, sagte er, “Joe Joyce will be a good test for him (Stiverne). I’ve seen Joe Joyce before. Er ist ein guter Kämpfer. Joe Joyce fought Joe Hanks on my undercard with Tyson Fury but I didn’t get a chance to see him fight that night. But I’m looking forward to seeing him against Stiverne.”

Richard Poxon, UK Promoter for PBC, sagte,, “I’ve known Joe from his amateur days up in Sheffield. His success at the Olympics didn’t surprise me at all. He’s transitioned well to the pros now and is clearly in a hurry. The heavyweight division is the one that everyone is looking at again and I fully expect Joe to be in the thick of the action in the coming year. Taking on a former WBC World Champion in only your eighth fight clearly shows what Joe’s ambitions are.”

Since embarking on his pro career in his quest to become World Heavyweight Champion, the quietly spoken Joyce has let his destructive fists do the talking in making bold statements to make the boxing world sit up and take notice of the fast-rising star.

Im Oktober 2017 he astounded critics when he choose to fight the hardened Former British title challenger Ian Lewison, who had just extended big-punching Dillian Whyte to ten rounds, for his pro-debut and pounded him down in eight rounds.

Then in only his fourth fight with only 12 rounds under his belt and inside seven months of turning pro, Joyce demolished the Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Lenroy Thomas in just two rounds – setting a new record by heavyweight boxer to win the Commonwealth belt.

In seinem letzten Kampf, American fights fans got a brief taster of what the British star is all about when he smashed through Joe Hanks in a round to win the WBA Continental title at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles in making his glittering U.S debut.

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oyce, now ranked #5 in the world by the WBA and progressing quickly towards a World Title shot, faces unquestionably his sternest career test to date against the vastly experienced and equally big-hitting Las Vegas based Haitian who has knocked out 21 opponents of his 25 wins in his 29 Kampf Karriere.

Stiverne formerly held the WBC crown for two years after defeating Chris Arreola on points in April 2013 to win the title and then in the rematch destroying him inside six rounds in the first defence of the title in May 2014.

The rock solid Stiverne then pushed the dynamite-punching Deontay Wilder the full twelve round distance in the next defence of his WBC World Heavyweight title clash in January 2015. Stiverne became the first man to take Wilder beyond who at that point had obliterated all his opponents inside four rounds. In the rematch nearly three years later, Stiverne stepped in at the last minute when Wilder’s original opponent Luis Ortiz failed a drugs test and due to his inactivity was stopped in a round.

Stiverne is now looking to return to the elite heavyweight mix and a victory over Joyce would propel him back into the limelight and on course towards a potential world title opportunity.

Tickets available fromwww.AXS.com und Inner Ringside/VIP Hospitality vonwww.sportandmusic.co.uk.

This fight will be shown exclusively on ITV Box Office. For further information and updates, please go towww.itvboxoffice.com 

Ende letzten Jahres, ITV announced a ground-breaking new deal with Haymon Sports and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) to bring exclusive coverage of exciting PBC world-class boxing events to ITV viewers and fight fans in the UK.

The unique collaboration is the first time that Haymon Sports and PBC has partnered with a UK broadcaster to stage boxing events regularly in the UK. The exclusive three-year deal will guarantee a minimum of 15 Fernsehveranstaltungen jedes Jahr, drawing from PBC’s unrivalled group of over 160 of the best boxers in the world, das beinhaltet mehr als 60 current and former world champions in matches staged both in the UK and the US. PBC, the sports’ pre-eminent boxing brand, is broadcast over cable and network television in the United States.

The world-class action from events for the next three years will include free-to-air broadcasts on ITV’s channels, einschließlich ITV-Hauptkanal und ITV4 und ITV-Hub, and will also include pay per views on ITV’s PPV channel, ITV-Kasse.

This new deal for boxing adds to ITV Sport’s portfolio of first class events, which includes exclusive free to air coverage of the England football team’s qualifiers for both the European Championship and World Cup, die 6 Nations and exclusive coverage of the Rugby World Cup, Pferderennen in Großbritannien, die Tour de France und die French Open. rell, ‘����Gb�

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DeGALE gegen EUBANK JR FÜR . BEKANNTGEGEBEN 23 Februar; ERSTE GROSSARTIGE VERANSTALTUNG FÜR ITV UND PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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James DeGale und Chris Eubank Jr. treffen im Londoner O2 on 23 Februar beim ersten großen britischen Event des neuen Deals zwischen ITV und Haymon Sports’ Premier Boxing Champions, es wurde angekündigt.

Das Supermittelgewichts-Match, exklusiv live auf ITV Box Office zu sehen, wird vor dem Hintergrund der Feindseligkeit zwischen zwei Kämpfern stattfinden, die aus ihrer gegenseitigen Abneigung seit langem keinen Hehl gemacht haben und die Aussicht genießen, ihre Differenzen im Ring beizulegen.

James DeGale hat bereits einen Eröffnungsschuss in Richtung seines Gegners abgefeuert.

Sagte er: “Ich bin wirklich aufgeregt und freue mich darauf, wieder zu Hause bei einem Kampf dieser Größenordnung zu sein. “Ich glaube, Eubank hat nicht den Stammbaum, die Größe und die Fähigkeit, mich zu besiegen. “Eubank ist ein anständiger Kämpfer, aber jedes Mal, wenn er aufgestiegen ist, wurde er entdeckt. Er hat schon lange meinen Namen gerufen, also habe ich jetzt endlich die Chance, seine Lippen zu schließen.”

Eubank Jr hat in gleicher Weise geantwortet, Sprichwort: “DeGale wird die Ausbildung seiner Karriere bekommen. Ein gutes altmodisches Versteck.”

Poxon Sport ist der Promoter von DeGale gegen Eubank Jr, als exklusiver Promoter aller britischen PBC-Events auf ITV.

Die Kämpfer standen sich im Hotel Café Royal gegenüber, in London am Donnerstag, 3. Januar. Das Live-Streaming der Pressekonferenz wurde von Gabriel Clarke von ITV auf der Facebook-Seite und dem Youtube-Kanal von ITV Box Office moderiert.

Alle Details zur Undercard und zum Zugriff auf dieses ITV Box Office PPV-Event auf allen Plattformen werden zu gegebener Zeit bekannt gegeben und zur Verfügung gestellt. Für aktualisierte und weitere Informationen, bitte gehe zu www.itvboxoffice.com Tickets für den Kampf gehen am Freitag in den Verkauf 4 Januar um 12 Uhr für O2-Mitglieder und für die breite Öffentlichkeit am Montag mittags 7 Januar. Karten erhältlich ab www.AXS.com und Inner Ringside/VIP Hospitality von www.sportandmusic.co.uk.

Die Nachricht vom Showdown zwischen DeGale und Eubank Jr folgt der Ankündigung von zwei großen WM-Kämpfen Ende Dezember, die im Rahmen des umfassenden Rahmens des ITV- und PBC-Deals auf ITV4 frei ausgestrahlt werden sollen.

Am Sonntag, Januar 13, Jose Uzcategui verteidigt seine IBF-Weltmeisterschaft im Supermittelgewicht gegen den ungeschlagenen Top-Herausforderer Caleb Plant. Die Berichterstattung erfolgt live aus dem Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Das folgende Wochenende, auf 19 Januar, Die Berichterstattung von ITV4 wird live aus Las Vegas kommen, wo Manny Pacquiao seinen WBA-Weltmeistertitel im Weltergewicht gegen Adrien Broner verteidigen wird. Die exklusive ITV4-Berichterstattung wird auch den mit Spannung erwarteten Showdown zwischen Badou Jack und Marcus Browne um den WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Titel beinhalten.

Ende letzten Jahres, ITV kündigte einen bahnbrechenden neuen Deal mit Haymon Sports und Premier Boxing Champions an (PBC) um ITV-Zuschauern und Kampffans in Großbritannien eine exklusive Berichterstattung über aufregende Weltklasse-Boxveranstaltungen von PBC zu bieten. Die einzigartige Zusammenarbeit ist das erste Mal, dass Haymon Sports und PBC mit einem britischen Sender zusammenarbeiten, um regelmäßig Boxveranstaltungen in Großbritannien zu veranstalten.

Der exklusive Dreijahresvertrag garantiert mindestens 15 Fernsehveranstaltungen jedes Jahr, aus PBCs konkurrenzloser Gruppe von über 160 der besten Boxer der Welt, das beinhaltet mehr als 60 aktuelle und ehemalige Weltmeister in Spielen, die sowohl in Großbritannien als auch in den USA ausgetragen wurden.

PBC, der Sport’ herausragende Boxmarke, wird in den USA über Kabel- und Netzwerkfernsehen ausgestrahlt. Die Weltklasse-Aktion von Veranstaltungen für die nächsten drei Jahre wird frei empfangbare Sendungen auf den Kanälen von ITV umfassen, einschließlich ITV-Hauptkanal und ITV4 und ITV-Hub, und wird auch Pay-per-Views auf dem PPV-Kanal von ITV beinhalten, ITV-Kasse.

Dieser neue Deal für den Boxsport erweitert das Portfolio von ITV Sport an erstklassigen Veranstaltungen, die eine exklusive Free-to-Air-Berichterstattung über die Qualifikationsspiele der englischen Fußballmannschaft sowohl für die Europameisterschaft als auch für die WM beinhaltet, die 6 Nationen und exklusive Berichterstattung über die Rugby-Weltmeisterschaft, Pferderennen in Großbritannien, die Tour de France und die French Open.

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DILLIAN WHYTE vs. DEREK CHISORA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS

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LONDON(Dezember 20, 2018) – Top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora took part in the final press conference before their highly anticipated rematch Saturday, Dezember 22 leben auf Showtime um 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT from The O2 in London.

Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will run back one of 2016’s best fights as the bitter rivals will continue what they started two years ago with Whyte narrowly edging Chisora in a close all-out war. The winner will have the inside track at a possible future mega-fight with IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua, who will be in attendance Saturday night.  

The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL telecast is hosted by Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood. Live fight coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office.

Here is what the principals had to say Thursday from the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel in London:

DILLIAN WHYTE

“There are levels to this thing and my levels just keep rising. I keep improving. Derek will see how strong I am come Saturday night.

“This is boxing and I’m used to people saying, ‘I’m going to do this or that’ to get into my head. I’ve been around long enough and heard fighters say ‘I’m going to come out banging in the first round,’ and then they come and do something else. So I don’t think Derek himself knows what he’s doing or where he’s going.

“I respect everyone. It’s a tough job getting in the ring. I respect everyone from the journeyman to the world champion of the sport.

“You know me, I do whatever it takes to get the win. I don’t need to get up and shout, ‘I’m going to do this or that.’ I just conserve my energy. I’m relaxed. You guys know what I bring and that I can fight, and I can box, and I can hit. You guys know my power. So I don’t have to sit here and scream about what I’m going to do. There will be blood on Saturday night.”

DEREK CHISORA

“David [Haye] put together the pieces for my training. He didn’t train me, but he sat me down and said, ‘This is what we’re going to do to get what we want to get.’ It’s gone well training-wise and lifestyle-wise. Now it’s time to go to war and have a great fight.

On his table-throwing episode during the last press conference two years ago:

 “I think the tables are screwed down so you won’t have to worry about that. I don’t think I’m going to do that anymore. I do something when I want to do something and now I’m just happy that training’s gone well and everyone’s fine in my camp.

“I’m going to bring the same game I do for every fight and we’re going to come to fight. His coach says that his fighter will be a boxer and all of that. But truly he’s not in the ring and Dillian’s the one that has to fight and he’s going to try to run, or he can meet me in the middle which would be great for me. Whatever game plan they have is fine. We will come in and seek and destroy.

“The first fight was a great fight. The boxing fans loved it. My brain cells didn’t love it but I enjoyed it. We are going to drown him from the get-go. We know he’s fit, but we want to see how fit he is. We’re going to go BOOM from the gates.

“I don’t want this to go to points. I’m going to knock the sucker out. Hundred percent. I’m going to hit him. I’m going to pound him.”

MARK TIBBS, Whyte’s Trainer

“Ninety-nine point nine percent of the time, a good boxer will beat a good brawler. [Dillian] is not only just a good boxer, he’s a boxer-fighter. We will box and fight our way to a very good victory. It ain’t going to be easy, but we will meet him and greet him and beat him to the punch.”

DAVID HAYE, Former Heavyweight Champion and Chisora’s Manager

“I think Derek has always had in him what he needs to be one of the best heavyweights on the planet. He’s had opportunities in the past but hasn’t capitalized on them the best he could and I think he realizes that now. His experiences have taught him that he needs to work hard and make the sacrifices, and that’s what he’s done. He no longer does the things he used to do and when he stands on the scales tomorrow, you’ll be able to see.

“I’m very confident and I know he has the capabilities. I’ve been in there with him, and I’ve felt his power and his presence in the ring. I’ve seen it. The intensity and ferocity I’ve seen in sparring shows that he’s coming for war. I think the first time he didn’t have 12 rounds of war in him. I think this time he does. I think the power Derek brings will make Dillian very uncomfortable, but the fans are going to love it.”

EDDIE HEARN, Head of Matchroom Boxing

“The winner of this fight Saturday night is so important to the global heavyweight scene and so much is at stake.

“I think the crowd is going to be with Chisora. You know the British fans love the underdog. What makes this fight intriguing to the average fan is that these guys are both characters and very entertaining fighters. At the first fight I sat next to Wladimir Klitschko and he said, ‘I don’t think this fight is going to be very good.’ And after three rounds we looked at each other just shaking our heads.

“The Whyte fight is a big fight for Anthony, but I will stress again the one fight we want is with [Deontay] Wilder. We’re talking now. People shouldn’t assume the rematch with Fury is happening because the deal won’t be that easy. It never is for a fight of that size. It all depends really on Wilder; if he wants to be undisputed and if that matters to him. He can fight Fury after if he believes he can beat A.J. We don’t get chances very often to have undisputed champions, and that’s what everyone wants.

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DILLIAN WHYTE vs. DEREK CHISORA FIGHT WEEK MEDIEN WORKOUT ZITATE & FOTOS

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SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL To Air Live This Saturday, December 22At 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT* On SHOWTIME And The Network’s Streaming Service

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LONDON(Dezember 19, 2018) – Top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora worked out in front of the media just days before their highly anticipated rematch Saturday, Dezember 22 leben auf Showtime um 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT from The O2 in London.

Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL. The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch. The stakes are high as both fighters have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder.

The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood.

Here is what Whyte and Chisora had to say Wednesday from East Wintergarden in London:

DILLIAN WHYTE

“Everybody knows what I come with and what I bring into the ring. We worked on a few new things. We improved in every area. There’s been a lot of talk from him about how he’s given his life to god and he’s got David [Haye] here and all that. Schauen wir mal.

“I’ve changed a lot and improved over the last two years since the last fight. One thing I’ve improved is my consistency. That’s the main thing. I’ve been consistent. I’ve had hard fights, I’ve had boring fights, I’ve had exciting fights but I’ve been consistent.

“The first time I fought him it was only the second time I’ve ever been scheduled for 12 rounds and the time before that I got stopped. I remember the first time I went past five rounds it was like ‘oh crap, this is round six, round seven.’ But now I’ve been there and I’ve done it. I’m experienced and I show different things in different rounds. Sogar in meinem letzten Kampf, I got put down in the 12th round and got up and did what I had to do to win the fight.”

DEREK CHISORA

“I’m ready for action. The fight is only a couple days away. Wir sind bereit zu gehen. Ich bin begeistert. Training’s gone well and I’m just a happy guy right now. The big difference with this camp is I’ve given all of the control to David [Haye]. From where I slept, what time I woke up, what I ate, alles.

“We’ve trained hard for this fight. There’s only one way we’re going to go into this fight. We are going to war. Right from the get-go. I’m going to run over to his side and start pounding him down. I hope he’s listening. I’m going to pound you and pound you and pound you. It doesn’t matter what he’s done. He can’t hurt me. He doesn’t have a powerful shot that can bother me. I’m going to find this guy, hunt him down and beat him up.

“I’m born again. I have a new manager and a new training regime. I’m just loving life, im grunde. It’s working out great for me. As I’ve said before, we have to knock him out. We don’t want to leave it to Eddie [Hearn’s] judges to give him the decision. We have to knock him out. We’re not going to use judges in this fight. We are coming there with a knockout mentality. No points, we’re not coming to box. We’re coming to fight.

“I’m going to go straight at him and I know he’s going to come hard too. He’s not going to shy away from a fight. He knows what’s happening. I’d advise everybody not to sit down at the O2 Arena.”

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SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO PRESENT DILLIAN WHYTE VS. DERECK CHISORA HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH THIS SATURDAY, Dezember 22 LIVE ON Showtime

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SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL To Air Live At 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT On SHOWTIME And The Network’s Streaming Service

NEW YORK - Dezember 18, 2018 - SHOWTIME Sports will present the highly anticipated rematch between top-rated heavyweight contenders Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora this Saturday, Dezember 22 leben auf Showtime um 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT. As with all SHOWTIME programming, the event will air live on air and via the networks’ streaming service.

Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) and Chisora (29-8, 21 KOs) will go toe-to-toe once again in a rematch of one of 2016’s best fights, live from London’s The O2 on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL.The all-British affair between the bitter rivals has been brewing since Whyte narrowly edged Chisora in a back-and-forth slugfest that necessitated a rematch.

“SHOWTIME continues to lead the industry by delivering more of the most compelling boxing events from around the world to our premium cable subscribers and online streaming customers,", Sagte Stephen Espinoza, Präsident, Showtime Sports. “This network has televised all of the most important heavyweight fights during the division’s renaissance and we are proud to join Matchroom Sports in delivering Whyte-Chisora II to our audience. Their first fight was action-packed from bell to bell. Jetzt, with the stakes as high as they have ever been for both men,this bout promises to be even better. I hope that the boxing pundits have not yet cast their vote for Fight, Knockout and Round of the Year. Saturday’s matchup may challenge some of this year’s best.”

The SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Box Office with host Brian Custer and Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood calling the action.

The stakes are high in the rematch, as both Whyte and Chisora have been working toward world title opportunities against IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua and WBC Champion Deontay Wilder. Whyte holds the No. 1 ranking in the WBC and WBO, as well as the WBA’s No. 4 Position. Chisora is ranked No. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, sowie Nein. 9 von der WBC. Their first matchup was widely regarded as the best heavyweight matchup of 2016, and round five of their “sensational fight” earned Round of the Year honors from ESPN.”