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Claressa SHIELDS vs. IVANA HABAZIN VERANDERD VOOR ZATERDAG, Oktober 5 LEVEN OP Showtime

Shields vecht om wereldkampioen in drie divisies te worden
In Hometown Debuut van Dort Federal
Evenementencentrum in Flint, me.

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NEW YORK – Augustus 6, 2019 – Onbetwiste wereldkampioen middengewicht Claressa Shields’ poging tot geschiedenis is verzet naar zaterdag, Oktober 5 live op Showtime. Shields streeft ernaar om geschiedenis te schrijven als de snelste vechter in het boksen, man of vrouw, om wereldkampioen in drie divisies te worden als ze voormalig wereldkampioen wordtIvana Habazin voor de vacante WBO Junior middengewicht titel opShowtime Boxing: SPECIALE EDITIE (9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT) van Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, me.


Het vacante WBC Women’s Diamond Super Welterweight Championship staat ook op het spel in Shields’ eerste professionele gevecht in haar geboortestad.
 
Het thuiskomstgevecht stond aanvankelijk gepland voor augustus 17 en uitgesteld in juni nadat Shields een lichte verwonding aan haar rechterknie had opgelopen tijdens het wegwerkzaamheden.
 
Shields vs. Habazin wordt gepromoot door Salita Promotions. Tickets voor het live evenement gaan vandaag / dinsdag in de verkoop, Augustus 6 bij 2 p.m. ET en kan worden gekocht bij Ticketmaster.com en aan de kassa van het Dort Centre.
 
De 24-jarige Shields (9-0, 2 KO) is een tweeledige titlist die de onbetwiste kampioen middengewicht werd met een bijna shutout-overwinning op Christina Hammer in april op SHOWTIME. Daarbij, ze sloot zich aan bij Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk en Cecilia Braekhus als de enige strijders om alle vier de grote wereldtitels hebben verenigd in elke gewichtsklasse (Katie Taylor is inmiddels toegetreden tot de prestigieuze lijst).
 
Nu, de Flint-ster probeert nog meer geschiedenis te schrijven in haar zesde headliner-optreden op SHOWTIME. Met een overwinning op Habazin, Shields zou een drie-divisie kampioen in slechts te worden 10 uiteinden, het breken van het record van Vasiliy Lomachenko, die de prestatie in 12 gevechten.
 
“Ik ben meer opgewonden dan ooit. Ik ben 100 procent hersteld, en ik kan niet wachten om weer de ring in te gaan en te vechten voor de fans van mijn geboorteplaats in Flint als onbetwiste wereldkampioen,” zei Shields. “Oktober is de kans om sneller wereldkampioen te worden in een derde gewichtsklasse dan welke man of vrouw dan ook in de bokshistorie 5 een nacht die ik voor altijd zal koesteren. Het is een grote stap in de geschiedenis, en gigantische stap voorwaarts in het opheffen van vrouwen boksen op de weg naar gelijkheid.”
 
Habazin (20-3, 7 KO), van Zagreb, Kroatië, is gerangschikt No. 1 Door de WBO bij 154 pond. De 29-jarige, wie zal het maken van haar U.S. debuut, won de IBF weltergewicht titel meer dan Sabrina Giuliani in 2014. In haar volgende gevecht, Habazin liet een unaniem besluit om Braekhus in een historisch eenwording bout waarin Braekhus opgepikt alle vier de grote wereldtitel riemen. Meest recent, Habazin gewroken een van de slechts drie verliezen in haar carrière tot Eva Bajic in Zagreb.
 
“Het is een eer en een droom om te vechten in de U.S. op de nationale televisie,” Habazin zei. “Veel strijders de gelegenheid krijgen nooit in hun carrière, dus ik weet dat ik moet het beste van te maken. Ik heb getraind voor deze strijd sinds juni en het uitstel heeft me alleen maar meer tijd om klaar te zijn gegeven. Ik ben van plan om mijn uiterste best naar voren gebracht om indruk te maken de fans en laten zien dat ik ben echt.
 
“Ik ben niet alleen komen om te vechten voor een wereld titel, Ik vecht voor mijn leven en mijn carrière. Ik geloof dat ik ben de beste en nu kreeg ik de kans om te bewijzen dat, en er is geen betere tegenstander voor die dan Claressa Shields.”
 
Shields was de eerste Amerikaanse bokser in de geschiedenis – man of vrouw – opeenvolgende Olympische gouden medailles te winnen. Ze draaide zich professioneel naar aanleiding van de 2016 Olympische Spelen en headliner van de eerste vrouwen boksen main event in premium tv-geschiedenis in slechts haar tweede professionele gevecht in 2017. Shields werd verenigd vrouwen super middengewicht wereldkampioen in slechts haar vierde professionele gevecht, en een twee-divisie kampioen in haar zesde professionele wedstrijd. Ze werd gekroond tot de onbetwiste 160-pond kampioen in haar negende strijd, minder dan drie jaar nadat hij professioneel na de 2016 Olympische Spelen.
 
“Van Christy Martin en Laila Ali tot Cris Cyborg en Ronda Rousey, en nu Claressa Shields, SHOWTIME is al lang de pionier in de vechtsporten van vrouwen,” zei Gordon Hall, Uitvoerend producent van SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALE EDITIE.  “Zonder twijfel, Claressa Shields is het gezicht van het boksen voor vrouwen en we zijn verheugd om opnieuw een historische mijlpaal in haar carrière te presenteren terwijl ze ernaar streeft om in een recordtijd een kampioenschap van de derde divisie te veroveren. Dit is Claressa's zesde optreden op SHOWTIME en nog een andere test terwijl ze haar persoonlijke zoektocht voortzet om de grootste aller tijden te worden.”
 
“Met de nieuwe datum, deze strijd zal nog belangrijker zijn,” Said Dmitriy Salita, President van Salita Promotions. “Claressa heeft tijd gehad om te halen 100 procent gezond en in de beste vorm van haar leven toen ze naar beneden gaat in gewicht om te vechten voor een andere historische prestatie. Aan de andere kant, Ivana heeft deze extra tijd gebruikt om zowel mentaal en fysiek voor te bereiden op Claressa. Ze heeft in het kamp bleef gedurende de zomer als ze zich voorbereidt op Amerika te komen om Claressa overstuur en voldoen aan wat ze voelt is haar lot. Het gaat om twee vechters aan de top van hun games.”
 
“Oktober 5 zal een prachtig evenement voor Claressa Shields zijn, voor vrouwen boksen, en voor het Claressa's geboorteplaats stad Flint,” zei Mark Taffet, manager van Claressa Shields. “Claressa blijft een baken van licht te laten schijnen op de sport, maken van de geschiedenis in elk gevecht en het bereiken van niveaus voorheen ondenkbaar. Ze is een once in a lifetime atleet en jonge vrouw, en als ze zegeviert op oktober 5 ze zal de snelste man of vrouw in de boksgeschiedenis worden die een wereldtitel wint in een derde gewichtsklasse.”
 
Barry Tompkins zal de SHOWTIME BOXING noemen: SPECIALE EDITIE actie vanaf de eerste rang met bokshistoricus Steve Farhood en voormalig wereldkampioen Raul Marquez als deskundige analisten. De uitvoerend producent is Gordon Hall met Richard Gaughan produceren en Rick Phillips regisseren.
 
De undercard voor de uitzending wordt de komende weken bekend gemaakt.

SELINA BARRIOS WINT DOOR EERSTE RONDE KNOCKOUT

Foto's door Robert Elizando

SAN ANTONIO, TX (Augustus 5, 2019) – Afgelopen zaterdag in het Alzafar-heiligdom in San Antonio, TX, Vrouwelijke lichtgewicht mededinger, Selina “Aztec Queen” Buurten verbeterd (6-1, 3 KO) na knock-out Nina Gallegos met een vicieuze body shot gewoon 42 seconden in de eerste ronde. Supreme Boxing Promotions was de promotor.

“Het was prachtig om de fans van San Antoinio naar buiten te zien komen om ons boksevenement gisteravond te ondersteunen. Ik wilde een statement met een knock-out prestaties maken, en ik werd gezegend te leveren. Het boksen gemeenschap en fans in San Antonio zijn ongelooflijk. Ik hoop dat we kunnen blijven om meer boksen shows tot onze grote stad te brengen.”

Buurten, de NABF lichtgewicht kampioen is op zoek om weer op de wereldtitel run.

“Mijn focus nu is de landing een groot gevecht met een top vechter in de super vedergewicht of lichtgewicht divisie,” Barrios voortgezet. “Mijn manager is bezig met een paar dingen en mijn volgende gevecht zal binnen afzienbare tijd worden aangekondigd, hopelijk tegen een grote naam.”

“We hebben plannen voor Selina te worden in een groot gevecht ergens in 2020” zei Kerry Dangle, Buurten’ co-manager. “Ik denk dat ze het best geschikt zijn als we haar kunnen bezig houden, misschien nog een tune-up vechten voordat stappen we haar weer op.”

“Selina is klaar om te gaan op een mooie run.” zei Colin Campbell, Buurten’ co-manager. “Ze heeft tijdens het trainingskamp haar spel echt opgevoerd en het heeft zijn vruchten afgeworpen. Ze zal zeer binnenkort een groot gevecht aangaan.”

WBC Super vedergewicht Kampioen Eva Wahlstrom behoudt titel, gevechten split draw met Ronica Jeffrey

John Vera keert terug naar de ring met overwinning

RJJ boksen op UFC FIGHT PASS

Officiële resultaten

LAS VEGAS (Augustus 3, 2019) - World Boxing Council (WBC) vrouwelijke wereld super vedergewicht kampioen Eva Wahlstrom haar titel behield door te vechten om een ​​10-round split tekenen gisteravond met uitdager Ronica “Queen” Jeffrey bij Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Wahlstrom vs. Jeffrey was de belangrijkste gebeurtenis op een andere RJJ Boksen op UFC FIGHT PASS serie aflevering, die werd live gestreamd op UFC FIGHT Pass®, 's werelds toonaangevende digitale abonnementsdienst voor vechtsporten

RJJ Boxing Promotions biedt gratis toegang tot haar trouwe Las Vegas fans te belonen en 5,400 bleek de actie te zien.

Wahlstrom (22-1-2), uitvechten van Finland, kwam uit een verlies bij besluit om ongeslagen Ierse sterKatie Taylor afgelopen februari op de beroemde Madison Square Garden in New York City. De ervaren Fin heeft de WBC titlist sindsdien 2015 en dit was haar vijfde succesvolle titel verdediging.

Jeffrey (17-1-1, 1 KO), een voormalig IWBF wereldkampioen uit Brooklyn, reed een vier-fight win streak in te gaan op strijd gisteravond tegen Wahlstrom.

Wahlstrom en Jeffrey zijn beide tactische, pure boksers die op die manier gisteravond vochten, heen en weer zonder dat gekwetst. Het was een nog te vechten die in beide richtingen met de rechter had kunnen gaanTim Cheatham maken het een draw (95-95), Richard Ocasio licht begunstigd Walstrom (96-94), enLisa Giampa inexplicitly had Jeffrey winnen van alle 10 rondes (100-90).

In de co-featured evenement, voormalig top 10 gewaardeerd junior middengewichtJohn “The Phenom” Vera(19-1, 11 KO) verplaatst tot aan middengewicht, na het verliezen voor de eerste keer als een pro afgelopen maart in FrankrijkMichel Soro via een 12-round beslissing. Vera, uitvechten van Fort Worth, Texas, won een zes-round beslissing tegen zijn Oezbeekse tegenstander, Ravshan Hudaynazarov (17-2, 13 KO), de voormalige WBA FEDALATIN kampioen weltergewicht.

Las Vegas-based super bantamgewichtJamie “The Miracle” Mitchell (5-0-2, 3 KO) en VirginianGroot-Brittannië Hart (3-3-2, 2 KO) streden om een ​​zes-round meerderheid draw.

lokale favorietTrevor Covington won zijn professionele debuut, het nemen van een vier-ronde unaniem besluit in de strijd van de nacht tegen de Los Angles super vlieggewichtMing Freeman (1-4-1), die had een punt in mindering gebracht voor een lage klap.

Officiële resultaten hieronder:

MAIN - WBC WORLD vrouwelijke super FEATHRWEIGHT KAMPIOENSCHAP

Eva Wahlstrom (22-1-2, 3 KO), Kampioen, Helsinki, Finland

SD10 (96-94, 95-95, 90-100)

Ron Jeffrey (17-1-1, 1 KO), Uitdager, Brooklyn, NY

(Wahlstrom behield wereldtitel)

Co-functie - Middleweights

John “The Phenom” Vera (19-1, 11 KO), Fort Worth, TX

WDEC 6 (58-56, 58-56, 58-56)

Ravshan Hudaynazarov (17-2, 13 KO), Las Vegas, NV door middel van Oezbekistan

SUPER bantamweights

Jamie Mitchell (5-0-2, 3 KO), Las Vegas, NV

MD6 (589-56, 57-57, 57-57

Groot-Brittannië Hart (3-3-2, 2 KO), Roanoke, VA

SUPER vlieggewichten

Trevor Covington (1-0), Henderson, NV

WDEC4 (37-36, 37-36, 37-36)

Ming Freedom (1-4-1), Los Angeles, ZOALS

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Oshae Jones schrijft geschiedenis op 2019 Pan American Games

LIMA, Peru (Augustus 2, 2019) — Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio) schreef geschiedenis op de eerste avond van de finale op de 2019 Pan-Amerikaanse Spelen in Lima, Peru door de allereerste gouden medaillewinnaar van de Panamerikaanse Spelen voor dames te worden. Dit was de eerste keer in de geschiedenis van Pan American Games dat de vrouwen vijf gewichtsklassen zouden hebben, vergeleken met de twee vorige spellen met drie gewichtsklassen.

Jones versloeg Myriam DaSilva uit Canada met eenparigheid van stemmen, het winnen van alle drie de rondes, 10-9, van twee rechters, en twee van de drie ronden, 10-9, van één rechter.

Dit was de tweede keer dat Jones en DaSilva het tegen elkaar opnamen, waarbij Jones haar versloeg 5-0 op de Pan American Games Qualifier eerder dit jaar.

Jones versloeg eerder Atheyna Bylon van Panama in de kwartfinales en M. Moronta Herand van de Dominicaanse Republiek in de halve finale om de finale van deze kampioenschappen te halen.

Team USA zal hun meest succesvolle Pan American Games sindsdien afsluiten 1983, morgenavond met vier boksers die voor goud gaan, Keyshawn Davis (Norfolk, Va.), Virginia Fuchs (Houston, Texas), Naomi Graham (Colorado Springs, Colo.) en Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Ohio). Hun vier medailles worden toegevoegd aan de gouden medaille van Jones en de vijf bronzen medailles eerder deze week gewonnen door Rashida Ellis (Lynn, Massa.), Troy Isley (Alexandrië, Va.), delante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio), Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nev.) en Richard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, Calif.).

Volg de laatste boksdag van de Amerikanen door hier te klikken: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Boxing/2019-Pan-American-Games

Resultaten

69 kg: Oshae Jones, Toledo, Ohio / VS., december. over Myriam DaSilva / CAN, 5-0

CASEY “DAME HAWAIIAANSE PONS” MORTON ZOEKT EERSTE WERELDTITEL TEGEN MIYO YOUSHIDA JUNI 19, 2019 IN JAPAN

SAN FRANCISCO, ZOALS (Juni 6, 2019) – Super vlieggewicht Casey “Lady Hawaiian Punch” Morton (8-1-3, 1 KO) van San Francisco, Californië, zal proberen haar eerste wereldtitel te winnen terwijl ze wordt geconfronteerd Miyo Yoshida (12-1) voor de vacante WBO super vlieggewicht wereldtitel op Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan in juni 19, 2019.

Morton, een gedecoreerde amateur, is nu op zoek om haar droom werkelijkheid te laten worden terwijl ze op zoek is naar haar eerste wereldtitel. In haar laatste gevecht won ze van Chie Higano, een gevecht dat plaatsvond in de Filippijnen.

“Het is een droom die uitkomt om te vechten voor een wereldtitel,” zei Morton, die wordt beheerd door Greg Hannely van Prince Ranch Boxing. “Ik ben iedereen die mij heeft gesteund erg dankbaar, maar ik had het niet kunnen doen zonder de hulp van Victor Conte en SNAC-systeem, wat mijn carrière enorm heeft geholpen. Ik ben ook dankbaar voor mijn coach Nonito Donaire Sr., en mijn manager Greg Hannley. Ik ben verheugd om de wereld mijn vaardigheden te laten zien op 19 juni.”

“Casey Morton is een geweldige body puncher en oefent druk uit, in tegenstelling tot elke vrouwelijke jager die ik ooit heb gezien,” zei Greg Hannely. “Ik ben blij met haar samen te werken en geloof dat ze een persoon is, die altijd een manier vinden om succesvol te zijn. Ik weet dat ze het in zich heeft om een ​​wereldtitel mee naar huis te nemen.”

“Gevechten in Japan zijn geweldig,” Morton ging verder. “Ik heb de afgelopen twee jaar in China en de Filippijnen gevochten en het was een geweldige ervaring. Ik ben zo eeuwig dankbaar en dankbaar dat ik deze kans in mijn carrière heb.”

SELINA BARRIOS vs. MELISSA HERNANDEZ APRIL 27 AT THE CAJUNDOME IN LOUISIANA


SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 16, 2019)Undefeated NABF Women’s lightweight champion, Selina “Aztec Queen” Buurten (5-0, 2 KO), returns to the ring April 27, 2019, tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen, Melissa “The Shark” Hernandez (22-7-3, 7 KO). The six-round bout will take place at the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as a special feature attraction on the WBSS super-lightweight semi-final card, kopte door Regis Prograis (23-0, 19 KO) vs. Kiryl Relikh (23-2, 19 KO).


Buurten, who has defeated three undefeated fighters in a row, last fought in September of 2018. She is eager to get back in the ring against a game opponent like Hernandez, who has been in the ring with many of the best female boxers in the world.

I have a lot of respect for Melissa Hernandez, who has been a big part of growing women’s boxing over the years,” Said Barrios, who resides in San Antonio, Texas. “This fight is going to be a classic Mexican vs. Purto Rican war. No disrespect to her, but I’m coming with straight heat, with the mindset of beating her down. This is the hurt game and that’s what I plan to do to Hernandez when she steps in the ring with me. None of these girls want to see me.

We know Melissa Hernandez is a dangerous fighter with a lot of experience,” Said Barrios’ advisor Kerry Daigle. “Once DAZN sees this fight we feel it will be the swing bout on TV. Barrios is extremely TV friendly.

We believe Selina is the best female fighter in the world,” stated co-manger Colin Campbell. “Met dat gezegd zijnde, a win against a crafty veteran like Hernandez will surly give us the momentum we need going into our next fight.

CLARESSA SHIELDS CROWNED UNDISPUTED MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION WITH NEAR-SHUTOUT VICTORY OF CHRISTINA HAMMER SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME


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ATLANTIC CITY (April 13, 2019) – Claressa Shields is the undisputed middleweight champion of the world. The 24-year-old Flint, me. native delivered the best performance of her career and cruised to a unanimous decision over Germany’s Christina Hammer Saturday on SHOWTIME in arguably the most significant women’s boxing match in history. De juryleden scoorden het gevecht 98-92 en 98-91 tweemaal.


The two-time Olympic gold-medalist Shields (9-0, 2 KO), who entered the fight holding the IBF, WBA and WBC 160-pound titles, showed off her complete arsenal of skills in the dominating performance and now joins Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk and women’s welterweight Cecilia Braekhus as the only fighters to have unified all four major world titles in any weight class.


Christina Hammer (24-0, 11 KO), who owned the WBO belt entering the fight, had her jab largely neutralized and her defense exploited from start to finish. Shields landed a remarkable 44% of her power punches and landed on 112 total punches compared to just 49 for Hammer. As impressive as her offense was, Shields’ defense and head movement was immaculate as Hammer was able to connect on just 13% van haar totale stoten, 11% of her jabs and 18% van haar power shots.


Speaking to SHOWTIME’s Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood following the historic night for women’s boxing, the outspoken and emotional Shields held nothing back.


“I am the greatest woman of all time,”Zei Shields, who nearly earned a stoppage during a barrage in the closing moments of the eighth round. “I did it. She didn’t win a single round. I almost knocked her out. I swear I feel like I’m dreaming right now. Thanks to Christina Hammer and her team. They said she had a hard jab and they weren’t lying. Her jab is off the chain.


“I was just calculating in the first round and after that I started picking her apart,” she continued. “I knew I could hurt her. I thought I finished her in round eight. I thought the fight should have been stopped. She was holding onto me. I just told myself, stay cool, stay cool. I was trying to get the perfect punch to get her out of there.”


Fresh off the biggest win of her professional career, the newly-crowned undisputed champion of the world already has her sights set on another opponent.


“Women’s boxing, we’re on fire. I cannot wait to see the next super fight. Give me Cecilia Brækhus at 154 pond. That’s who I want next. Either her or Savannah Marshall.”


“I didn’t fight very good or fast,” said a subdued Hammer. “That’s boxing, anything can happen. I wanted this fight. She won, respect to her. She’s a tough, strong woman and that’s all I can say.


“She’s fast, she comes forward. She has fast hands. I couldn’t land my jab as good as I expected. I’ll come back and I’ll be back stronger.”


I think tonight’s fight will go down in the history books as an epic battle with the likes of Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hearns and De La Hoya-Trinidad,” Said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions.With this dominating and captivating performance to become crowned undisputed middleweight champion coupled with her list of record-breaking accomplishments, Claressa Shields is well on her way to being as revered as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Serena WIlliams, Michael Jordan, Pele and others at the top of their game.


In de co-featured bout, Jermaine Franklin (18-0, 13 KO), widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, kept his unbeaten record intact with a 10-round unanimous decision over former No. 1-gerangschikt in de VS. amateur Rydell Booker (25-2, 12 KO). De juryleden scoorden het gevecht 99-91 en 98-91 tweemaal.


The 25-year-old Franklin dictated the tempo throughout and was far more active and aggressive than his 38-year-old counterpart. Booker had his moments, particularly in the early rounds when he landed several flush power shots but the youthful Franklin pulled away in the second half of the fight as Booker tired and Franklin targeted the body. Franklin averaged 54 punches per round to Booker’s 35 and led 146-94 in algemene stoten landden.


“I think I had a decent performance,” said the Saginaw, me. inheems. “There’s some stuff I could work on. I over-crowded myself a little bit and I was a little over-anxious. He had a lot more experience than me and used it to his advantage. He could see what I was doing.


“I learned to stay more patient because I had him hurt a few times, but once I got over-anxious, my whole game plan went out the window. I started messing up and making crazy mistakes I shouldn’t have. Now it’s back to the drawing board to work on my mistakes and come out bigger and badder next time.”


“I felt he out-hustled me, but it was a lot closer than how the judges scored it,” said Booker. “He was missing me a lot more than it looked. I slipped a lot of shots and hit him clean.


“I knew he would bring the pressure, but he needs a lot of work. He stays too centered with his head. He’s alright. What he has on his side is youth. I’d rate my performance about a seven. I had a training camp injury I was dealing with. I’m going to stay active and come back stronger than ever.”


In de uitzending opener, undefeated top-five ranked heavyweight prospect Otto Wallin (20-0, 13 KO, 1 ND) and Baltimore’s Nick Kisner (21-4-1, 6 KO, 1 ND) had their 10-round bout cut short when the two heavyweights clashed heads in the opening round. Wallin suffered a gash on the side of his head while Kisner suffered a cut over his right eye, hindering his ability to see. At the advice of the ringside physician in between rounds one and two, referee Earl Brown stopped the fight, resulting in a no-decision.


Ten tijde van de onderbreking, Wallin led 14-3 in algemene stoten landden, 7-1 in jabs and 7-2 in power punches.


“To me, his cut didn’t look that bad,” said a disappointed Wallin, who was making his U.S. debuut. “It’s a shame because I trained really hard for this fight and was looking to put on a show for fans in America. I just didn’t have time to get going.


“I’d like to get back in there soon and show what I can do. I’m going to take this as a learning experience.”


“I caught a headbutt and the referee came to me,” said Kisner. “He saw me swiping at my eye and said ‘can you see?’ I said, ‘soon as I get the blood out of my eye, sure.’


“I feel horrible after training so hard. I felt good in the first round. The judges probably gave him the first round, but I always take off the first round. I was feeling like I could get to him eventually. You saw me land my overhand right.”


Tonight’s live event was promoted by Salita Promotions.


An encore presentation of tonight’s tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.


Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action alongside fellow Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez. World-renowned ring announcer and Hall of Famer Jimmy Lennon Jr. rounded out the telecast. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.


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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. De SHOWTIME BOKSEN: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

UNBEATEN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CHRISTINA HAMMER TRAINING CAMP QUOTES


WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, April 13 Live op Showtime® from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (April 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO middengewicht wereldkampioen Christina Hammershared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Zaterdag april 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

Germany’s Hammer has held a middleweight world title since 2010, defending it numerous times including in her U.S. debut last June on SHOWTIME in which she defeated Tori Nelson. Now she looks to stamp her name in the history books in this matchup against Shields that many are calling the most significant fight in women’s boxing history.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $150, $100, $55 en $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.

Here are highlights of what Hammer had to say as we head into fight week for this historic event:

How excited are you about fighting in the U.S.?

Christina Hammer: I’m really excited about it because this is a very big fight. I can’t wait to get there, step into the ring and put on a great performance.

Wat betekent deze strijd voor u betekenen?

CH: This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. We zijn allebei kampioenen, she has Olympic gold medals and other accolades, so with all of that combined, it’s going to be a game changer for our sport.

What do you need to do to win?

CH: “I’m a long time champion and I know what to do in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat her. I have great foot work and my goal is to beat her badly.

What do you think of Claressa inside and outside of the ring?

CH: Claressa has obviously accomplished a lot going back to the Olympics. This is a big step for her and I think it’s going to be a challenge for her. As a person, she’s just my opponent, that’s all.

Can you describe your style of fighting and what fans can expect on April 13?

CH: “I’m tall for my division so I use my reach. I have great footwork and technique and power and I want to show off all those skills. I’m going to show that Christina Hammer is a great champion. I like to play with my opponent, and when the moment is right, I beat her down.

Can you talk about your experiences as a fashion model and why that’s important to you?

CH: I like modeling because it’s a different part of me. You can be more feminine and athletic. I did my first shoot three years ago and I had never done anything like that. I’ve worked on my skills there too.

To be a model is an easy job, it just gives me confidence. Being a fighter is hard. You have to give everything, because in the ring you can’t run away. You have to fight and defeat someone.

Would you ever want to compete in another sport?

CH: “Ik weet het niet. Boxing is the best sport to me. It’s my passion. I give everything to the sport and my dream now is to be successful in America.

Is there anyone in boxing history you’d have loved to fight?

CH: Laila Ali was a great champion and If I fought her that would be a great fight.

Do you see women’s boxing as a sport on the rise?

CH: “Ja, it’s really grown in recent years. There are more fights on big platforms for us and I think this is just the start.

Would you recommend for other women to go into boxing?

CH: Boxing is a great sport. You need technique, intelligence and it makes you feel more confident. If something happens, you can take care of yourself. It’s the best workout and I suggest it to everyone.


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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. De SHOWTIME BOKSEN: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

UNIFIED MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS


“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Shields


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WBC, WBA & IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Prepares for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Showdown Against Christina Hammer Saturday, April 13 Live op Showtime®

from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City


 

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MIAMI(April 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldshosted a media workout at 5th Street Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionChristina Hammer for the undisputed middleweight world championship Saturday April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.


 
The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields and unbeaten Hammer will look to become the sixth fighter in history to unify all four major world titles in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALE EDITIE (9 p.m. ET / PT).


 
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $150, $100, $55 en $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.


 
Shields has been training in Florida for the last week with her trainer John David Jackson, after spending the previous five weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Here is what Shields had to say Thursday:


 
Claressa SHIELDS


 
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half.


 
“When we’re in there, it’s about who punches harder. Dit is een echt gevecht. Just because she has height, doesn’t mean she’s going to dictate what happens. She’s going to have to do a lot to keep me off of her.


 
“I have two Olympic Gold Medals, three belts and more coming. I’ll have all the titles at the end of the night on April 13.


 
“I work hard, really hard. If I was a man, I would probably be one of the most famous boxers out there. There is a gender gap. We all know it. I’m working towards changing that. We work hard, we get less money and less recognition, but the world is changing. We are changing it.


 
“Hammer has been talking smack but I’m not worried about her. I’m just ready for a fight. She talks about a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with boxing. I’m waiting for her to say she’s going to hit me with an uppercut or something, but it’s more of the same.


 
“Being here in Florida to finish up camp has really been ideal. I’ve still been working extremely hard, but here I have a little extra space and sunshine. It was time for some new scenery in camp and I think this was the perfect move to take me into fight week.


 
“I’ve been working on my ‘Ali shuffle,’ this gym inspired me. Don’t be surprised if you see me break it out during the fight. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. At the press conference there will be some surprises too — I have an outfit picked that is going to steal the show.”


 
“This fight is long overdue and I’m just glad I’m going to get my chance to show her what a real champion is. Someone is going down on April 13 and I promise it’s not going to be me.


 
“People can say they’re not paying attention to you and not studying you, but they’re lying. I’m glad she’s looking at me closely though. Hammer flew one of my friends out there to be a sparring partner, not even knowing that she hasn’t sparred me in years and knows nothing about me. It makes me know I’m on her mind. She can spar with Ann Wolfe and she still isn’t going to beat me.”


 
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER

Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. De SHOWTIME BOKSEN: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPFranklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.


UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Zaterdag, April 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall
in Atlantic City, N.J.


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (April 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin en Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

De SHOWTIME BOKSEN: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.

Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.

Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.

Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.

A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.

I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.

I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Ik ben sterk, snel, athletic and getting better with each fight.

Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.

Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.

Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.

In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. debuut, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.

This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.

I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.

Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.

“Op april 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” Said Word.

Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.

Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.

With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.

My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, die is gerangschikt nr. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.

I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.

Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Salita Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $150, $100, $55 en $35 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.

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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. De SHOWTIME BOKSEN: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.