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Undefeated Former Olympian Mytrofanov to Face Hernandez as Natex Boxing’s ‘The Chicago Rumble’ Returns on April 14 in Northlake, IL
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LFA alum emerge as the biggest stars of UFC 222 в Лас Вегас, Nevada
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Борба Alliance (LFA) and the two promotions that merged to create it, RFA and Legacy FC, saw several more alum show up in full force and shine on the biggest stage when the UFC hosted UFC 222 in Las Vegas this past weekend.
Seven former fighters competed, which included three former champions. The seven fighters included Brian Ortega, Sean O’Malley, Mackenzie Dern, Alexander Hernandez, Pedro Munhoz, Зак Оттов, and Jordan Johnson. That group made up 29.16% of the entire card. Six of the seven fighters were victorious with the lone loss coming via controversial split decision.
“I am always excited to watch the many fighters from LFA, RFA, and Legacy show what they can do in the UFC,” stated LFA CEO Ed Soares. “What we saw в събота night at UFC 222 is further proof that we are are producing the top prospects in MMA.”
В съвместно основното събитие, former RFA featherweight champion Brian Ortega, stole the show with a first round knockout of former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. The undefeated contender known as “T-City” is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous submission masters in the sport, but it was an uppercut that allowed him to become the first person to finish the future Hall of Famer. The win also earned Ortega a shot at the UFC featherweight title and a $50,000 UFC “Performance of the Night” bonus.
The “Sugar Show” was also in full effect on the main card as Sean O’Malley continued to wow fans with his creative and wildly entertaining striking arsenal against Andre Soukhamthath. The LFA standout unleashed a flurry that nearly finished his opponent at the end of Round 1. Soukhamthath was literally saved by the bell as he was stumbling around as the round ended. The second round saw O’Malley impress on the ground with his underrated submission attack. Обаче, it was the third and final round, that etched O’Malley’s name in MMA lore. After badly injuring his right foot, to the point he couldn’t stand on it, O’Malley finished out the fight by grappling. The huge lead he had built on the score cards through the first two rounds gave him the Unanimous Decision win. It resulted in a $50,000 UFC “Fight на нощта” bonus and the first time Joe Rogan interviewed a winning fighter while he was lying on his back.
Mackenzie Dern made the most anticipated UFC debut of the year in the final fight of the preliminary card. The multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion got her start in MMA with LFA and Legacy FC. Dern has since seen every step of her progression in the sport followed closely by media and fans alike. The daughter of legendary jiu-jitsu and judo black belt Wellington “Megaton” Dias, Dern possesses the greatest grappling skills of any woman to compete in MMA. Dern used those skills in her UFC debut to close out the final round on her opponent Ashley Yoder’s back. She was unable to finish the Rear Naked Choke, but it was enough to earn her the Split Decision win.
Alexander Hernandez made his UFC debut on a week’s notice against #12 ranked Beneil Dariush. Like the old adage states, “with great risk comes great reward.” The Texan powerhouse, who made his mark under the LFA and RFA banners, wasted no time in dispatching his heavily favored and much more experienced opponent. “Alexander The Great” connected with a big left hand to knock out Dariush in just 42-seconds. The win earned him the other $50,000 UFC “Performance of the Night” bonus.
Zak Ottow also picked up a quick first round win. The RFA and Legacy FC alum earned a TKO win over UFC mainstay Mike Pyle midway through the opening round. The bout served as Pyle’s retirement bout and Ottow gave a touching show of respect to Pyle in his post-fight interview. This was Ottow’s third UFC win and the first after signing a new extension with the promotion.
Jordan Johnson got things moving in the right direction for the LFA alum at UFC 222. The former RFA light-heavyweight champion kept his undefeated record intact with a Split Decision win over former UFC heavyweight Adam Milstead. The win should set up a marquee matchup for the man who was victorious in the final bout under the RFA banner.
През Септември 2016, RFA и Legacy FC служители обявиха, че ще се сливат, за да образуват LFA. This new powerhouse promotion would serve as the premier developmental organization in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) като се започне през януари 2017. RFA и Legacy FC стартирахме кариерите на над 130 спортисти, които са достигнали върха на ВМА, като се конкурират в UFC.
LFA returns this Петък, March 9th with LFA 35 – Newell vs. Luque. The main event will feature the comeback fight of bona fide MMA star and inspirational congenital amputee “Прословут” Nick Newell when he faces the gritty south Texan and Bellator vet Sonny “Луд” Luque. The event will take place at the Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas.
LFA 35 will be the fourth LFA event to take place in the City of Houston. It will also be the ninth time that the LFA has traveled to “Състоянието на самотната звезда” на Тексас. Цялата основната карта на LFA 35 ще се предава пряко и цялата страна на AXS TV в 9 p.m. И / 6 p.m. PT.
Моля, посетете LFAfighting.com за актуализации боеве и информация. LFA е на Facebook в Legacy Борба Alliance. LFA също е на Instagram в @LFAfighting и Twitter в @LFAfighting.
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Brandon Robinson headlines against Oscar Riojas on Friday, April 6th at the 2300 Arena във Филаделфия
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Mario Barrios Training Camp Quotes & Снимки
Unbeaten 140-Pound Contender Fights in His Hometown Against Eudy Bernardo Събота, Март 10 Live on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
Кликнете ТУК for Photos from Brett Ostrowski
Сан Антонио (Март 6, 2018) – Unbeaten 140-pound contender Mario Бариос makes his ring return in his hometown of San Antonio when he faces Eudy Бернардо in SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME action Събота, Март 10 from Freeman Coliseum.
The SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 8 p.m. И/PT and features undefeated Alejandro Luna facing former world title challenger Ричард Коми in a 12-round IBF Lightweight Title Eliminator.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by a showdown between three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Сергей Lipinets. телевизията на SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP Бокс започва в 10:15 p.m. И/PT and also features two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy поемането на Кирил Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, този път за свободна WBA 140-килограмова световната титла на.
Билети за събитието на живо, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, са с цени $250, $150, $75, $50 и $20 и са в продажба сега. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 или 210 556-7390.
Barrios has won four fights in a row by knockout since moving up to the 140-pound division in 2017, all while under the tutelage of renowned trainer Virgil Hunter in Oakland. Here is what Barrios had to say about training camp, his upcoming fight and more:
On his matchup with Eudy Bernardo…
“He is a solid opponent with a lot of experience. He has a high work rate that you can tell that by his nickname ‘AK-47’. He is the perfect opponent for me at this point in my career as I start my climb to a world title. I know he’s coming to fight as am I, so there will definitely be some fireworks.”
On filling in to the 140-pound division…
“I have filled out perfectly for this division and working with Virgil Hunter has helped a lot. It is no secret that I have had four fights with Virgil Hunter and each one of them has ended with a knockout. I am stronger than ever, and I feel completely comfortable at junior welterweight. This is the weight class that I’ll be campaigning for a world title at.”
On fighting in his hometown of San Antonio….
“It is a blessing to fight in my hometown. I get homesick sometimes when I train as I think about family, friends and all the places I love to visit back home. Той се чувства добре, not just to be able to fight at home, but to put on a great show for everyone that knows me as well. San Antonio needs a big star they can get behind and I feel I can be the one to fill that role.”
On fighting on SHO EXTREME…
“Whenever your fight is televised it is a great honor, but I truly believe SHOWTIME is doing amazing things for boxing right now, and to be on this telecast is tremendous. I work very hard in the gym and pride myself on a fan-pleasing style and getting opportunities to show off my skills on such a large platform is amazing and something I am very grateful for.”
На последното си тренировъчен лагер…
“This camp has been very good. I’ve gotten lots of different looks and I’m well prepared to go into battle. I love training at Virgil Hunter’s Boxing Gym because we have a great routine, with a lot of top fighters. I also started training with SNAC’s Remi Korchemny, who is increasing my speed and endurance, which will be very noticeable in this fight. I have trained very hard for this fight, so you can expect a great performance.”
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ИВАН БАРАНЧИК ЩЕ СЕ ИЗПРАВИ ПЕТР ПЕТРОВ В ЕЛИМИНАТОРА ЗА МЛАДША ПОЛНА КАТЕГОРИЯ НА IBF ТОЗИ ПЕТЪК, МАРТ 9 На живо по SHOWTIME®
Петров заменя Антъни Йигит, Който беше принуден да се оттегли поради болест
Непобеденият младши в тежка категория Fa ще се изправи срещу Крейг Луис в откриващия двубой на SHOWTIME Tripleheader
ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ На живо в 10 p.m. И/PT От Deadwood Mountain Grand в Deadwood, South Dakota
NEW YORK (Март 6, 2018) – Непобеденият претендент със 140 паунда Иван Баранчик сега ще се изправи срещу бившия претендент за световната титла Петр Петров този петък, Март 9, в съвместния двубой в SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ на живо в SHOWTIME в 10 p.m. И/PT от Deadwood Mountain Grand в Deadwood, SD. Състезанието ще бъде елиминатор за No. 2 място в световната ранглиста на IBF за юноши в полусредна категория.
Петров заменя Антъни Йигит, който се е оттеглил поради заболяване.
Също така добавен към SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader е мач в тежка категория, в който непобеденият перспективен Джуниър Фа се изправя срещу някога победения Крейг Луис в битка от осем рунда, за да отвори телевизионното предаване на 10 p.m. И/PT.
В предварително обявеното основно събитие от 12 рунда, непобеденият претендент до 140 паунда Regis Prograis ще се изправи срещу бившия обединен световен шампион Julius Indongo за Временния световен шампионат на WBC в супер лека категория.
„Баранчик и Петров са известни със своите стилове на всички действия и никога не са в лоша битка. Това е страхотно допълнение към тази карта и съм развълнуван, че успяхме да съберем двубоя в кратък срок. Фактът, че Petr тренираше за друга битка, отново направи възможно създаването на превъзходна битка при трудни обстоятелства,“, каза Лу Дибела, Президентът на DiBella Entertainment. „Новозеландската перспектива за тежка категория Джуниър Фа направи огромно изявление в последното си участие в SHOWTIME и той ще се опита да запази тази инерция този петък в Deadwood Mountain Grand срещу коравия Craig Lewis. Феновете на бокса ще запомнят двете аматьорски победи на Фа срещу Джоузеф Паркър, който ще се опита да обедини титлите в тежка категория срещу Антъни Джошуа в SHOWTIME on Март 31.”
Спортен рекорд на 38-5-2 с 19 Нокаута, 34-годишният Петров, на Рязан, Русия, и със седалище в Мадрид, Испания, ще се опита да се върне обратно в колоната с победи след горещо оспорваната загуба в 12 рунда със съдийско решение от световния шампион на WBO в лека категория Тери Фланаган през април 8, 2017, в Манчестър, Англия. Преди загубата от Фланаган, Петров бе в серия от шест победи, включително победи над Майкъл Перес, Марвин Кинтеро и Гамалиал Диас. През последните 10 години, Единствените други загуби на Петров са срещу световните шампиони Маркос Майдана и Деян Златичанин.
Баранчикът (16-0, 10 Нокаута) срещу. Двубоят на Петров се рекламира от DiBella Entertainment, в сътрудничество с Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions, Промоции на банери и Thompson Boxing.
28-годишният Фа направи удивително изказване в своя U.S. мрежов дебют, спирайки Фред Латъм в първия кръг на ноември 10, 2017, в Кливланд на ShoBox: Новото поколение. Преди да станете професионалист, роденият в Нова Зеландия победи настоящия световен шампион на WBO в тежка категория Джоузеф Паркър два пъти при аматьорите.
Борбата от Детройт, Mich., Фундаментален болт (14-1-1, 8 Нокаута) се завръща в битка след нокаут във втория рунд на Galen Brown през август 12, 2017. Той беше непобеден през първия 15 битки в професионалната си кариера и беше 2014 Национален бронзов медалист от Golden Gloves в тежка категория.
Събитието се представя от DiBella Entertainment. Билети, на цена $200, $80 и $60, са в продажба сега, и могат да бъдат закупени на Ticketmaster.com или чрез обаждане (877) 907-4726. Вратите се отварят и първият двубой започва в 5:30 p.m. Повече информация за Deadwood Mountain Grand можете да намерите на уебсайта им на адрес www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.
Salita Signs Promotional Deal with Undefeated Ukrainian Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai
Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated Korean Ukrainian junior featherweight prospect Arnold Khegai. From the town of Razdelnoye in the region of Odessa, in the Ukraine, Khegai (11-0-1, 8 Нокаута) was last seen ripping away the undefeated record of then 11-1 Russian prospect Valery Tretyakov via last-second tenth-round KO.
“I really want to win over the audience in the US with my exciting style and my physical strength and endurance,” said the 25-year-old Khegai. “I am ready and willing to fight the best fighters in my weight class; anyone who stands in my path of getting a world title belt.”
Khegai switched over from being a world champion Thai boxer to a professional boxer in 2015 and has torn through a stiff level of domestic competition along the way.
Married with a degree from the Institute of Food Academy, Khegai says the deal with his promoter will set all of his dreams in motion. “I am very excited about signing this deal with Salita,” продължи той. “Now that I have time to properly prepare, my goal is to fight my way through the 122-lb division and become undisputed world champion.
“Arnold is a proud member of the small Korean community in the Ukraine,” каза Дмитрий Salita. “He is incredibly strong and powerful and will be a challenge for anyone in the division. I am excited to have him make his debut on American soil on my show on Април 20. I have no doubt he will quickly become a fan favourite and world champion.” |
IWBHF Announces 2018 Индуцирани
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Myriam Lamare, Belinda Laracuente, Jessica Rakoczy,
Mary Jo Sanders, Vonda Ward, Джули Ледерман,
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The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame has announced the 2018 inductees. The eight honorees include five retired boxers, a referee, a boxing judge and a journalist. The fighters include Myriam Lamare, Belinda Laracuente, Jessica Rakoczy, Mary Jo Sanders and Vonda Ward; the boxing judge is Julie Lederman, the referee, honored posthumously, is Belle Martell and the journalist, the first male ever so honored, is Bernie McCoy.
The 2018 inductees bring the five-year IWBHF total to thirty-seven. The Hall was conceived and founded in 2014 by Sue Fox, publisher and editor of WBAN, the longtime site of record for the sport of Women’s boxing. WBA, for over two decades, has spotlighted and brought awareness to the sport of female boxing and five years ago, Fox crystallized that focus with the establishment a Hall of Fame, centered solely on the sport.
The five boxers being honored represent headline fighters from the past two decades in the sport and represented an era when the best of the female boxers, more often than not, were matched with other top fighters in their weight class. The five inductees represent countries ranging from France, Puerto Rico and Canada and include two U.S. атлети, an indication of the burgeoning international flavor into which the sport has evolved.
Myriam Lamare epitomized the noun “fighter.” She had one gear, “all out” and knew only one direction, “straight ahead.” It is not an overstatement to call her two bouts with Anne Sophie Mathis fights that served to ignite interest in the sport of female boxing in Europe. Lamare fought 177 rounds over her career and was in the ring with every top boxer in the sport, ranging from Mathis to Holm to Braekus.
Belinda Laracuente set the bar high for a “go anywhere, fight anyone” reputation. The Puerto Rican born boxer fought every good fighter in the sport, including Christy Martin, Sumya Anani and Holly Holm in this country and Myriam Lamare in France, Esther Phiri in Zambia, Duda Yankovich in Brazil, Jelena Mrdjenovich in Canada and Emiko Raika in Japan. It was said that Laracuente, в пръстена, had every move in the book along with some that were only in rare editions.
Jessica Rakoczy came out of Hamilton, Ontario and followed the pattern of the other inductees in looking up the rankings for opponents, fighting Layla McCarter, Jenifer Alcon and Jane Couch. But it was her 2007 loss to Ann Marie Saccurato that is often talked about when the subject is “най-добрите боеве, ever,” in the sport. For Rakoczy, the bout was a text book example of the ring adage that even in defeat, на “good ones” often bring out the best in themselves and their sport.
Mary Jo Sanders had twenty-five wins over a sterling career coming out of the quintessential fight town of Detroit. She also had a loss and a draw on her record, both against the “лице” of the sport, в момента, Холи Холм. The Holm bouts were the highlights of a career for a very fundamentally skilled fighter who had big wins against Layla McCarter and Chevelle Hallback.
Vonda Ward might well be considered the best all-around female athlete ever to box professionally. She was an outstanding high school basketball player in Cleveland before matriculating to the University of Tennessee to play for legendary coach Pat Summitt. В пръстена, Ward compiled an estimable 23-1 рекорд, beating heavyweight fighters such as Carleton Ewell, Martha Salazar and Marsha Valley, losing only to highly regarded Ann Wolfe.
Julie Lederman grew up in a boxing household. Като такъв, it is fair to assume she was probably exposed to the sport from a young age. Those two circumstances may have had something to do with her gravitating to the sport as a boxing judge. Those two circumstances have nothing to do with her becoming one of the top officials in the NYSAC. Similar to the fighters honored by the IWBHF, she is a very good boxing judge, not a very good female boxing judge; she is also not a very good judge with a well- known last name. She is a very good judge well worthy of induction into the IWBHF.
Belle Martell, who is honored with induction posthumously, was the first female referee licensed in California in April,1940. She continued, along with her husband, Изкуство, to be a factor in boxing for the following two decades serving also as an active promoter in the state’s amateur ranks along with being a highly-sought after ring announcer.
Bernie McCoy began writing while in the Army, serving with the Armed Forces Press Service. Upon discharge, he alternated between advertising (copywriting for the Reynolds Tobacco and Coca-Cola accounts) and the newspaper business (sports writing in St. Louis, New Orleans and various New York suburban papers) before retiring from two decades as part of the Media department at Pepsi Cola. Subsequently, he has written extensively about Women’s boxing for a number of Internet sites, most notably, WBA. Founder and publisher, Sue Fox remarked “while always a staunch advocate and strong supporter of the sport, (McCoy) never pulled his punches in his writing.”
While the fifth class of the IWBHF may be slightly more diverse than previous groups, including three “non-participant” inductees, this ground breaking enterprise continues to forge ahead with its focus and mission, to provide recognition to a sport and it’s integral figures, past and present, who have contributed to the progress thus far achieved and to the future growth of the sport and it’s athletes.
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Four-Division Champion Adrien Broner to Face Former Champion Jessie Vargas in Main Event of SHOWTIME Tripleheader Saturday, Април 21 От Barclays Center в Бруклин & Представено от Premier боксови шампиони
Vargas Replaces Injured Omar Figueroa for Broner Showdown
Undefeated Former Champion Jermall Charlo Battles
Once-Beaten Hugo Centeno Jr. for Interim
160-Лира World Championship
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Former Champions Gervonta Davis and Jesus Cuellar
Square-Off in a 130-Pound World Championship Bout
Билети в продажба Сряда, Март 7 при 10 А.М. И!
BROOKLYN (Март 5, 2018) – Four-division champion Ейдриън Broner will battle former welterweight world champion Jessie Vargas in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME tripleheader on Saturday, Април 21 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, в дома на Бруклин Бокс ™.
Former champion Omar Figueroa suffered a shoulder injury in training that forced him to withdraw from his previously scheduled showdown against Broner.
Undefeated former world champion Jermall Charlo clashes with once-beaten Уго Сентено, Jr. for the interim 160-pound world title in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature. Също черта на телевизията, който започва 9 p.m. И/6 p.m. PT, are former champions Gervonta "Резервоар" Дейвис и Исус Куеляр as they square off for the WBA 130-pound Super World Championship.
Билети за събитието на живо, , която е възложена на Мейуедър Промоции, DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, start at at $50, влезе в продажба Сряда, Март 7 при 10 А.М. И, и може да бъде закупен на адрес ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com или като се обадите 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Четвъртък, Март 8 на обяд. Група намаления са възможни, като се обадите 844-BKLYN-GP.
“The April 21 card features Ейдриън Broner, Jermall Charlo and Gervonta Davis – three of boxing’s “must-see” attractions – in highly competitive matchups against top contenders,"Казва Стивън Еспиноза, Президент, Спортен & Събитие Програмиране, Showtime Networks Inc. “Adrien Broner is once again proving that he’s willing to take on the toughest available opponent in consensus top-10 welterweight Jessie Vargas. Hugo Centeno Jr. represents another tough challenge for knockout artist Jermall Charlo as he continues his quest to become a two-division champion. Gervonta Дейвис срещу. Jesus Cuellar is another great matchup, with two power-punchers facing off for the 130-pound world title.”
Broner (33-3, 24 Нокаута) is one of the most gifted boxers in the sport, having won world titles in four different weight classes by the age of 28. The Cincinnati, Ohio native has won championships at 130, 135, 140 и 147 pounds while facing top competition across the various divisions. В последния си двубой, Broner lost a unanimous decision to Mikey Garcia on Юли 29 at Barclays Center after previously defeating Adrian Granados earlier last year.
“I’m feeling really good and I’m excited that this is an even bigger fight than Figueroa,” said Broner. “I had to switch up some sparring partners but everything is going great in camp. We’re fighting at 144 паунда, so he’ll have a slight weight advantage, but it won’t matter. I’m going to be in great shape for this fight. Coach Kevin Cunningham is my head coach for this camp, but I did not fire Mike Stafford. I just added to my camp, because I needed the help. I know what I have to do at the end of the day to get back on top where I belong.”
Vargas (28-2, 10 Нокаута), a 28-year-old former welterweight champion who was born in Los Angeles and now lives in Las Vegas, is always up for a challenge. His only two losses have come in welterweight title matches against pound-for-pound greats. He lost a controversial fight to Timothy Bradley, Jr. and dropped a unanimous decision Manny Pacquiao in a world title defense. Vargas won the welterweight title with a TKO victory over Sadam Ali in 2016 prior to the Pacquiao fight. Vargas is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Aaron Herrera in December as he works toward another world title opportunity.
“This is a fight that should garner a lot of attention from boxing fans and they deserve a fight like this,“, каза Варгас. “We are two entertaining fighters who come in and give it their all. This is a fight that will have a lot of fireworks. I respect Broner and his skills, but he’s very beatable. The fight was presented to me and I didn’t think twice about taking it.. We as fighters and entertainers have to give the fans what they want. We had a fantastic fight в събота in Brooklyn and we’ll have another one in April. I will have my hand raised and let everyone know I’m still a danger to anyone I face.”
Charlo (26-0, 20 Нокаута) спечели супер си титла полусредна категория с господстващо нокаут на Корнелиус Bundrage в 2015 и в крайна сметка постига разграничението на провеждане на световна титла в един и същи клас на тегло (154 паунда) като неговият брат близнак след Jermell спечели титлата в 2016. След успешно защитава своята 154-килограмова титла три пъти, Charlo of Houston, Texas, made the move to 160 pounds with the goal of becoming a d-division world champion. In his debut at 160-pounds, the 27-year-old scored a TKO victory over Jorge Sebastian Heiland at Barclays Center on Юли 29. Charlo срещу. Centeno was originally scheduled for March 3 before being rescheduled due to a rib injury suffered by Centeno.
“I really love fighting in Brooklyn and at Barclays Center,” said Charlo. “The fans in Brooklyn always show me a lot of love. От последния ми бой аз съм имал възможност да работят по моя търпение и да работим върху подобряването на играта ми. Before the injury to Centeno, I was having the best camp of my life. Имам чувството, че един и същ имах преди да спечели първата си световна титла. Искам да бъда шампион при 160 повече, отколкото на мен за първи път в 154. Чентено е трудно изтребител. He’ll be a hard test but he’s someone who isn’t at my level. Аз не съм като нещо далеч от него. But he’s just another fighter that’s in my way.”
26-годишният Чентено (26-1, 14 Нокаута) хвана вниманието на всички, когато той вкара зашеметяващ нокаут на Immanuwel Aleem в последната си битка на Август. 25. Това беше достатъчно, за да трамплин Чентено в титлата в средната раздора. Чентено на Окснард, Калифорния., successfully rebounded from a tough TKO loss to Maiej Sulecki on June 18, 2016 с победа над Роналд Монтес преди мача си срещу Aleem. Centeno expects to be 100 percent healed and ready for the challenge by fight night.
“Развълнуван съм за възможността,” said Centeno. “I was really devastated when we had to reschedule the fight, but I know I have to be 100 percent for this challenge. I think my last outing had a lot to do with me getting this fight. It helped to put me in this position. Charlo е страхотен боец с много талант. Имам чувството, че имаме сходни статуите. Това ще бъде интересна битка. Мисля, че ще слезе до който е по-умен боец тази нощ, и който е по-останали резерви към края. Това е променящо живота, смяна на кариерата битка за мен, че може да доведе до по-големи и по-добри неща. Идвам, за да спечели.”
Davis (19-0, 18 Нокаута) is a proof that dynamite can come in a 130-pound package. The 23-годишният, Балтимор, fought three times last year and ended all of his fights by stoppage. He won the 130-pound world title with a TKO victory over Jose Pedraza in a star-making performance at Barclays Center on Jan. 14, 2017. He traveled to London for his first title defense and stopped Liam Walsh by TKO on his home turf to retain the title on Май 21, and most recently scored a knockout victory over Francisco Fonseca on Август. 26 on the Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV undercard. Davis look to recapture a title in the 130-pound division after failing to make weight prior to the Fonseca fight.
“I’m the most exciting and skilled fighter on television and in 2018 I plan to show it,", Заяви Дейвис. "На Април 21 I’ll be back in the ring, живеят на SHOWTIME. Jesus Cuellar is arguably my toughest opponent to date. He is rough and tough, but I’m looking forward to the challenge. I’m more than happy to be fighting at Barclays Center where I won my first world title. Brooklyn is very close to Baltimore, so all of my people will be there to witness me become a world champion again.”
Куеляр (28-2, 21 Нокаута) is seeking to win a world title in a second weight class when he takes on Davis. A native of Buenos Aires, Аржентина, the 31-year-old Cuellar won a featherweight world title with a TKO victory against Vic Darchinyan on June 6, 2015. Шест месеца по -късно he made a successful defense by winning a unanimous decision against Jonathan Oquendo before losing the belt to Abner Mares by split decision on December 10, 2016.
“The time I’ve had off since the Mares fight has refreshed me for this new opportunity,", Каза Куеляр. “It took a lot out of my body to make 126 pounds for all of those years. Now I feel fresher and hungrier than ever before. I’ve been offered fights against lesser opponents in the last year but I’ve preferred to wait a little longer so that I can get a chance to fight the best. Gervonta Davis is one of the best in the world, so he’s the one I want to face and beat. Davis has never faced a fighter like me and he will see me at my very best on Април 21."
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