|
||
|
Undefeated Former Olympian Mytrofanov to Face Hernandez as Natex Boxing’s ‘The Chicago Rumble’ Returns on April 14 in Northlake, IL
|
|
AWE to Air Live Bellew v. Haye II, il Sabato, May 5th
|
|
|
L'allume LFA emerge come le più grandi star dell'UFC 222 a Las Vegas, Nevada
 |
 |
|
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) e le due promozioni che si sono unite per crearlo, RFA e Legacy FC, ha visto molti altri allume presentarsi in piena forza e brillare sul palco più grande quando l'UFC ha ospitato l'UFC 222 a Las Vegas lo scorso fine settimana.
Sette ex combattenti hanno gareggiato, che comprendeva tre ex campioni. I sette combattenti includevano Brian Ortega, Sean O'Malley, Mackenzie Dern, Alexander Hernandez, Pedro Munhoz, Zak Ottow, e Jordan Johnson. Quel gruppo ha composto 29.16% dell'intera carta. Sei dei sette combattenti sono stati vittoriosi con la perdita solitaria arrivata tramite una controversa decisione di divisione.
“Sono sempre entusiasta di guardare i tanti combattenti di LFA, RFA, e Legacy mostrano cosa possono fare nell'UFC,” ha dichiarato il CEO di LFA Ed Soares. “Quello che abbiamo visto il Sabato notte all'UFC 222 è un'ulteriore prova che stiamo producendo le migliori prospettive in MMA.”
In caso di co-main, l'ex campione dei pesi piuma RFA Brian Ortega, ha rubato lo spettacolo con un primo turno ad eliminazione diretta dell'ex campione dei pesi leggeri UFC Frankie Edgar. Il concorrente imbattuto noto come “T-City” è ampiamente considerato come uno dei maestri di sottomissione più pericolosi in questo sport, ma è stato un montante che gli ha permesso di diventare la prima persona a finire il futuro Hall of Fame. La vittoria ha anche fatto guadagnare a Ortega un colpo al titolo dei pesi piuma UFC e un $50,000 UFC “Performance della notte” bonus.
Il “Spettacolo di zucchero” era anche in pieno effetto sulla carta principale mentre Sean O'Malley ha continuato a stupire i fan con il suo arsenale sorprendente creativo e selvaggiamente divertente contro Andre Soukhamthath. Il campione della LFA ha scatenato una raffica che ha quasi finito il suo avversario alla fine del round 1. Soukhamthath è stato letteralmente salvato dalla campana mentre inciampava alla fine del round. Il secondo turno ha visto O’Malley impressionare a terra con il suo sottovalutato attacco di sottomissione. Tuttavia, era il terzo e ultimo round, che ha inciso il nome di O'Malley nella tradizione delle MMA. Dopo aver ferito gravemente il piede destro, al punto che non riusciva a starci sopra, O'Malley ha terminato il combattimento lottando. L'enorme vantaggio che aveva costruito sulle carte dei punteggi nei primi due turni gli ha dato la vittoria della Decisione Unanime. Il risultato è stato un file $50,000 UFC “Fight of the Night” bonus e la prima volta che Joe Rogan ha intervistato un combattente vincente mentre era sdraiato sulla schiena.
Mackenzie Dern ha fatto il debutto UFC più atteso dell'anno nella lotta finale della carta preliminare. La pluripremiata campionessa mondiale di jiu-jitsu ha iniziato a MMA con LFA e Legacy FC. Da allora Dern ha visto ogni fase della sua progressione in questo sport seguita da vicino da media e fan. La figlia del leggendario jiu-jitsu e cintura nera di judo Wellington “Megaton” Giorni, Dern possiede le più grandi capacità di lotta di qualsiasi donna per competere nelle MMA. Dern ha usato quelle abilità nel suo debutto in UFC per chiudere il round finale sulla schiena della sua avversaria Ashley Yoder. Non è stata in grado di finire il Rear Naked Choke, ma è bastato per farle vincere la Split Decision.
Alexander Hernandez ha fatto il suo debutto in UFC con un preavviso di una settimana contro #12 classificato Beneil Dariush. Come il vecchio adagio afferma, “con un grande rischio arriva una grande ricompensa.” La centrale texana, che ha lasciato il segno sotto gli striscioni LFA e RFA, non perse tempo a eliminare il suo avversario fortemente favorito e molto più esperto. “Alessandro Magno” collegato con una grande mano sinistra per mettere KO Dariush in soli 42 secondi. La vittoria gli è valsa l'altra $50,000 UFC “Performance della notte” bonus.
Zak Ottow ha anche ottenuto una rapida vittoria al primo turno. L'allume di RFA e Legacy FC ha ottenuto una vittoria per TKO sul pilastro UFC Mike Pyle a metà del round di apertura. L'incontro è servito come periodo di ritiro di Pyle e Ottow ha dato una toccante dimostrazione di rispetto a Pyle nella sua intervista post-combattimento. Questa è stata la terza vittoria di Ottow in UFC e la prima dopo aver firmato una nuova estensione con la promozione.
Jordan Johnson ha fatto andare le cose nella giusta direzione per l'allume LFA all'UFC 222. L'ex campione dei pesi massimi leggeri RFA ha mantenuto intatto il suo record di imbattuto con una vittoria su Split Decision sull'ex peso massimo UFC Adam Milstead. La vittoria dovrebbe costituire un matchup tendone per l'uomo che ha vinto nell'incontro finale sotto lo stendardo RFA.
A Settembre 2016, I funzionari RFA e Legacy FC hanno annunciato che sarebbero fondendo per formare LFA. Questa nuova potente promozione servirebbe come la principale organizzazione di sviluppo nello sport delle arti marziali miste (MMA) a partire da gennaio 2017. RFA e Legacy FC hanno lanciato le carriere di sopra 130 atleti che hanno raggiunto l'apice della MMA competendo nella UFC.
LFA restituisce questo Venerdì, 9 marzo con LFA 35 – Newell vs. Luque. L'evento principale sarà caratterizzato dal combattimento di rimonta della vera star delle MMA e di un amputato congenito ispiratore “Famigerato” Nick Newell quando affronta il grintoso sud texano e il veterano Bellator Sonny “Pazzo” Luque. L'evento si svolgerà presso l'Arena Theatre di Houston, Texas.
LFA 35 sarà il quarto evento LFA che avrà luogo nella città di Houston. Sarà anche la nona volta che la LFA si recherà “The Lone Star State” del Texas. L'intera carta principale della LFA 35 sarà trasmessa in diretta e su scala nazionale AXS TV a 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT.
Si prega di visitare LFAfighting.com per gli aggiornamenti combattimento e informazioni. LFA è su Facebook all'indirizzo Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA è anche su Instagram all'indirizzo @LFAfighting e Twitter a @LFAfighting.
|
Brandon Robinson headlines against Oscar Riojas on Friday, April 6th at the 2300 Arena di Philadelphia
|
||
|
Citazioni sul campo di addestramento di Mario Barrios & Foto
Unbeaten 140-Pound Contender Fights in His Hometown Against Eudy Bernardo Sabato, Marzo 10 Live on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
Fare clic QUI for Photos from Brett Ostrowski
SAN ANTONIO (Marzo 6, 2018) – Unbeaten 140-pound contender Mario Barrios makes his ring return in his hometown of San Antonio when he faces Eudy Bernardo in SHOWTIME BOXING on SHO EXTREME action Sabato, Marzo 10 from Freeman Coliseum.
The SHO EXTREME telecast begins live at 8 p.m. E/PT and features undefeated Alejandro Luna facing former world title challenger Richard Commey 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 Sergey Lipinets. La trasmissione televisiva Showtime Championship Boxing inizia alle 10:15 p.m. E/PT and also features two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy assumendo Kiryl Relikh in a rematch of their thrilling fight last May, this time for the vacant WBA 140-pound world title.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports and TGB Promotions in association with Leija-Battah Promotions, sono al prezzo di $250, $150, $75, $50 e $20 e sono già in vendita. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 o 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. Si sente bene, 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.”
Nel suo recente campo di addestramento…
“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.”
# # #
Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.sho.com/sports , www
seguici su Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @TGBPromotions @Ringstar, and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing
IVAN BARANCHYK TO FACE PETR PETROV IN IBF JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ELIMINATOR THIS FRIDAY, MARZO 9 LIVE ON Showtime
Petrov Replaces Anthony Yigit, Who Was Forced to Withdraw Due to Illness
Undefeated Heavyweight Junior Fa To Face Craig Lewis In Opening Bout Of SHOWTIME Tripleheader
Showtime Boxing: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 p.m. E/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, Dakota del Sud
NEW YORK (Marzo 6, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Ivan Baranchyk will now face former world title challenger Petr Petrov this Friday, Marzo 9, in the co-featured bout on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. E/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, SD. The contest will be an eliminator for the No. 2 position in the IBF junior welterweight world rankings.
Petrov replaces Anthony Yigit, chi si è ritirato per malattia.
Also added to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader is a heavyweight matchup featuring undefeated prospect Junior Fa taking on once-beaten Craig Lewis in an eight-round bout to open up the telecast at 10 p.m. E/PT.
In the previously announced 12-round main event, undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship.
“Baranchyk and Petrov are both known for their all-action styles and are never in a bad fight. It is a tremendous addition to this card and I’m thrilled we were able to put the bout together on short notice. The fact that Petr was training for another fight once again made it possible to create a superior fight under difficult circumstances,"Ha detto Lou DiBella, Presidente di DiBella Entertainment. “New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa made a huge statement in his last appearance on SHOWTIME and he’ll look to keep that momentum going questo Venerdì at Deadwood Mountain Grand against the tough Craig Lewis. Boxing fans will remember Fa’s two amateur victories against Joseph Parker, who will attempt to unify heavyweight title belts against Anthony Joshua on SHOWTIME on Marzo 31.”
Sporting a record of 38-5-2 con 19 KO, the 34-year-old Petrov, of Ryazan, Russia, and based in Madrid, Spagna, will look to bounce back into the win column following a hotly contested 12-round decision loss to WBO Lightweight World Champion Terry Flanagan on April 8, 2017, a Manchester, Inghilterra. Prior to the loss to Flanagan, Petrov was on a six-bout winning streak, including victories over Michael Perez, Marvin Quintero and Gamalial Diaz. Over the last 10 anni, Petrov’s only other losses have come against world champions Marcos Maidana and Dejan Zlaticanin.
The Baranchyk (16-0, 10 KO) vs. Petrov bout is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions, Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
The 28-year-old Fa made an astounding statement in his U.S. network debut, stopping Fred Latham in the first round on November 10, 2017, in Cleveland on ShoBox: La nuova generazione. Prior to turning professional, the New Zealand native defeated current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker twice in the amateurs.
Combattimento da Detroit, Mich., Lewis (14-1-1, 8 KO) returns to battle following a second-round knockout of Galen Brown on August 12, 2017. He was undefeated through the first 15 fights of his professional career and was the 2014 National Golden Gloves Bronze Medalist at heavyweight.
The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment. Biglietti, al prezzo di $200, $80 e $60, sono già in vendita, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on the Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at 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 KO) 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,” he continued. “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,” Detto Dmitriy 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 Aprile 20. I have no doubt he will quickly become a fan favourite and world champion.” |
IWBHF Announces 2018 Inductees
|
Myriam Lamare, Belinda Laracuente, Jessica Rakoczy,
Mary Jo Sanders, Vonda Ward, Julie Lederman,
Belle Martell & Bernie McCoy |
|
The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame has announced the 2018 reclutati. 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.
Il 2018 inductees bring the five-year IWBHF total to thirty-seven. The Hall was conceived and founded in 2014 di 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. atleti, 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, sul ring, 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 “best fights, ever,” in the sport. For Rakoczy, the bout was a text book example of the ring adage that even in defeat, il “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 “faccia” of the sport, Al momento, Di Holly Holm. 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. Sul ring, Ward compiled an estimable 23-1 record, 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. Come tale, 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, Arte, 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” reclutati, 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.
We will have more information published soon. For more info on sponsorship opportunities, vai a: http://www.wbanmedia.com/
|
Four-Division Champion Adrien Broner to Face Former Champion Jessie Vargas in Main Event of SHOWTIME Tripleheader Saturday, Aprile 21 Da Barclays Center a Brooklyn & Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
Vargas Replaces Injured Omar Figueroa for Broner Showdown
Undefeated Former Champion Jermall Charlo Battles
Once-Beaten Hugo Centeno Jr. for Interim
160-Libbra World Championship
&
Former Champions Gervonta Davis and Jesus Cuellar
Square-Off in a 130-Pound World Championship Bout
Biglietti in vendita Mercoledì, Marzo 7 a 10 a.m. E!
BROOKLYN (Marzo 5, 2018) – Four-division champion Adrien Broner will battle former welterweight world champion Jessie Vargas in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME tripleheader on Saturday, Aprile 21 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, la casa di Brooklyn boxe ™.
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 Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim 160-pound world title in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature. Also featured on the telecast, che inizia a 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT, are former champions Gervonta “Tank” Davis e Gesù Cuellar as they square off for the WBA 130-pound Super World Championship.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather, DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, start at at $50, in vendita Mercoledì, Marzo 7 a 10 a.m. E, e può essere acquistato presso ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com o chiamando 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Giovedi, Marzo 8 a mezzogiorno. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP.
“The April 21 card features Adrien Broner, Jermall Charlo and Gervonta Davis – three of boxing’s “must-see” attractions – in highly competitive matchups against top contenders,", Ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sportivo & programmazione di eventi, 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 Davis vs. Jesus Cuellar is another great matchup, with two power-punchers facing off for the 130-pound world title.”
Broner (33-3, 24 KO) 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 e 147 pounds while facing top competition across the various divisions. Nel suo ultimo incontro, Broner lost a unanimous decision to Mikey Garcia on Luglio 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 libbre, 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 KO), 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,"Ha detto Vargas. “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 il Sabato 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 KO) won his super welterweight title with a dominant knockout of Cornelius Bundrage in 2015 and eventually achieved the distinction of holding a world title in the same weight class (154 libbre) as his twin brother after Jermell won a title in 2016. After successfully defending his 154-pound title three times, 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 Luglio 29. Charlo vs. 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. Since my last fight I’ve had a chance to work on my patience and work on improvements to my game. Before the injury to Centeno, I was having the best camp of my life. I’ve got the same feeling that I had before I won my first world title. I want to be a champion at 160 more than I did the first time at 154. Centeno is a tough fighter. He’ll be a hard test but he’s someone who isn’t at my level. Non ho nulla togliere a lui. But he’s just another fighter that’s in my way.”
The 26-year-old Centeno (26-1, 14 KO) caught everyone’s attention when he scored a stunning knockout of Immanuwel Aleem in his last fight on Agosto. 25. It was enough to springboard Centeno into middleweight title contention. Centeno of Oxnard, Calif., successfully rebounded from a tough TKO loss to Maiej Sulecki on June 18, 2016 with a victory over Ronald Montes before his match against Aleem. Centeno expects to be 100 percent healed and ready for the challenge by fight night.
“I’m excited for the opportunity,” 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 is a great fighter with a lot of talent. I feel like we have similar statures. It’s going to be an interesting fight. I think it’s going to come down to who is the smarter fighter that night and who has more left in the tank toward the end. This is a life-changing, career-changing fight for me that could lead to bigger and better things. I’m coming to win.”
Davis (19-0, 18 KO) is a proof that dynamite can come in a 130-pound package. Il 23-year-old, di Baltimora, 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 Maggio 21, and most recently scored a knockout victory over Francisco Fonseca on Agosto. 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,"Ha detto Davis. "On Aprile 21 Tornerò sul ring, in diretta su 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.”
Cuellar (28-2, 21 KO) is seeking to win a world title in a second weight class when he takes on Davis. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the 31-year-old Cuellar won a featherweight world title with a TKO victory against Vic Darchinyan on June 6, 2015. Six months later 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,"Ha detto Cuellar. “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 Aprile 21."
# # #
Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.SHO.com/Sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, seguire su Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, @MikeyGarcia, AdrienBroner, MayweatherPromo, LouDiBella, TGBPromotions, o diventare fan su Facebook a www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing, , www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions e www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment. PBC è sponsorizzato da Corona, Finest Beer.