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Mikey Garcia vs. Citazioni Sergey Lipinets San Antonio Conferenza stampa & Foto
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DARRION CALDWELL TO DEFEND BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST LEANDRO HIGO ON MARCH 2 AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT
TICKETS FOR Bellator 195 GO ON SALE QUESTO VENERDI AT 10 A.M. CT
LOS ANGELES – The Bellator bantamweight championship will be up for grabs Venerdì, Marzo 2 quando Darrion Caldwell (11-1) makes his first title defense against Leandro Higo (18-3) a Bellator 195 inside WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., the same venue where “The Wolf” captured the belt earlier this year.
“Darrion Caldwell is an exciting young fighter that has worked his way to the top of a very competitive bantamweight division to become a world champion,"Ha detto il presidente Bellator Scott Coker. “I’m excited to see what he can do in his first title defense against Leandro Higo, who is an incredibly tough competitor with the ability to submit his opponent at any time. The fans are in for a great matchup between these two grapplers.”
L'evento sarà trasmesso in diretta e gratis su Paramount Network all'indirizzo 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre l'azione preliminare streaming su Bellator.com e globalmente sulla Bellator Mobile App. Biglietti Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Fico in vendita questo Venerdì, Dicembre. 22 a 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.
Caldwell has been on a steady ascension to championship status since signing with Bellator in 2014. Ahead of his championship victory over Eduardo Dantas a Bellator 184, which brought his Bellator record to 8-1, the 30-year-old collected five wins by way of first-round knockout or submission. The run was highlighted by a remarkable stoppage of former multi-division champion Joe Warren. Hailing from Rahway, N.J. and training alongside Bellator standouts Phil Davis e Justin Lawrence at Alliance MMA in San Diego, Calif., “The Wolf” also serves as one of the main sparring partners of former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz.
Higo signed with Bellator in February riding an eight-fight win-streak and earned the Legacy Fighting Alliance 135-pound crown in the process. Fresh off animpressive win contro Joe Taimanglo, the 28-year-old Pitbull Brothers product also competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Brasile 4 in 2015. A proud carrier of the Olympic torch ahead of the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil, “Pitbull” will now set his sights on carrying the torch in Bellator’s bantamweight division.
Aggiornato Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Fico carta di lotta:
Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (11-1) vs. Leandro Higo (18-3)
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Due divisione campione del mondo Badou Jack vede l'ora di Monumental 2018 Dentro & Outside of the Ring Following Impressive 2017 Campagna
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(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME)
LAS VEGAS (Dicembre 19, 2017) – Dopo un esordio enfatico nella divisione dei pesi massimi luce, campione del mondo due divisioni Badou Jack sta cercando di utilizzare 2018 per dimostrare che lui è il top combattente 175-pound al mondo e uno dei migliori combattenti libbra-per-pound nello sport.
“Sono 100 cento fiducioso nelle mie capacità di assumere e battere chiunque nella divisione,” ha detto Jack. “Sono il nuovo arrivato a dei pesi massimi leggeri, ma già dimostrato appartengo. Sto mettendo tutti i pesi massimi leggeri con un preavviso.”
debutto dei pesi massimi leggeri di Jack lo vide sfidare il campione WBA Nathan Sapientemente in co-main event del Mayweather vs. McGregor successone resa dei conti nel mese di agosto di fronte a milioni. Jack ha dominato l'azione fin dall'inizio e fermato il campione nel quinto round per diventare un detentore del titolo mondiale in una seconda classe di peso.
“Dopo la mia vittoria contro intelligente, Sono pronto a indirizzare più grandi lotte là fuori,” ha detto Jack. “So che se mi esibisco fino a mie capacità, Ho intenzione di impostare un percorso verso unificare i titoli. Devo solo prendere un combattimento alla volta.”
Jack ha iniziato 2017 mettendo su uno spettacolo sensazionale in una lotta del candidato anno contro l'allora IBF Super medio campione del mondo James DeGale. The unification showdown on Gennaio 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn ended in a controversial draw, nonostante la maggior parte degli osservatori in prima fila segnando la lotta a favore di Jack.
“Impostazione me stesso per il successo per il prossimo anno non sarebbe possibile senza avere un grande 2017,” Jack continua. “Dando il via l'anno con la lotta contro l'unificazione James DeGale è stato il modo migliore per iniziare, e anche se mi sono derubato, è stata una grande notte per me e la mia squadra. Ho imparato molto e sicuramente guadagnato nuovi fan qui che all'estero.”
Nato in Svezia e combattimento da Las Vegas, il 2008 Olympian per il nativo del Gambia di suo padre è un campione del mondo nel vero senso della parola. Jack è stato nominato quest'anno per la seconda volta nella sua nativa Svezia per l'atleta maschile del premio di anno al prestigioso idrottsgalla Svenska. Ma non importa cosa succede sul ring, più grande vittoria di Jack sarà imminente nascita del suo secondo figlio marzo.
“Sono stato in grado di spendere un sacco di tempo con la mia famiglia in 2017 e ho sempre a cuore che,” ha detto Jack. “L'equilibrio è fondamentale in questo sport e nella vita. Con un altro bambino a venire, Non vedo l'ora di continuare a seguire i miei sogni come un padre, marito e un campione del mondo.”
Con grandi lotte e di una nuova aggiunta alla famiglia sulla strada, Jack sa che questo è l'anno di capitalizzare il suo status di campione del mondo internazionale per portarlo a nuove altezze, comprese le attività e opere di carità che verranno annunciati in 2018.
“Ho radici forti e porto la mia eredità con me ogni volta che entro l'anello,” ha detto Jack. “Ho la responsabilità di essere umili e di essere il campione della gente. Ho visitato un sacco di nuovi posti in 2017 e davvero ampliato la mia visione del mondo. Sono pronto ad affrontare l'anno a venire e fare la mia squadra, la famiglia e gli appassionati orgogliosi ogni volta che ne ho la possibilità.”
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2016 La medaglia d'argento olimpica SHAKHRAM GIYASOV arriva negli Stati Uniti. per iniziare la carriera da professionista
LAS VEGAS, NV (Dicembre 18, 2017) – Superstar uzbeka e 2016 Medaglia d'argento olimpica, Shakhram Giyasov, è sbarcato negli Stati Uniti, e si stabilirà a Las Vegas, NV, per iniziare la sua carriera da professionista. Come professionista, Giyasov farà una campagna nella divisione welter, dove era un sensazionale dilettante di spicco.
All'età 24, Giyasov che sta a 5'9″, è uno dei pugili più talentuosi ad entrare nei ranghi professionali nell'ultimo decennio. La scorsa estate ad Amburgo, Germania, il destro Giyasov catturò Gold (Welter) alla 2017 Internazionale Boxing Association (AIBA) Campioni del mondo. La vittoria di Giyasov in finale contro Cuba Roniel Iglesias, il 2012 Medaglia d'oro olimpica, non ha sorpreso nessuno, come l'Uzbekistan era il #1 seme che entra nel torneo. Shakhram è stato votato miglior pugile del torneo dai suoi coetanei, vincente 56% del sondaggio online AIBA.
“Sono arrivato negli Stati Uniti d'America e ho intenzione di affermarmi come il prossimo grande campione dell'Uzbekistan,” disse Shakhram Giyasov. “Il mio obiettivo è conquistare la divisione dei pesi welter e diventare un campione pound for pound. Pongo i miei obiettivi in alto perché credo in me stesso e nella squadra che ho messo intorno a me. Insieme andremo verso l'alto.”
Giyasov, che è una mega star nella sua terra natale, l'Uzbekistan, è gestito da Ruslan Khusinov, un agente sportivo internazionale con legami con alcuni dei migliori pugili dilettanti del mondo. Il suo ragionamento per portare Giyasov tra le luci brillanti di Las Vegas è stato facile, per stabilire il suo marchio nella mecca della boxe professionistica.
“Siamo molto soddisfatti della nostra decisione di portare Shakhram Giyasov a Las Vegas,” disse Ruslan Khusinov. “Tutti riconoscono Las Vegas come la mecca della boxe ed è qui che vogliamo costruire le nostre fondamenta. Ho grandi progetti per rendere Giyasov una superstar qui negli Stati Uniti, proprio come a casa dove la sua popolarità è innegabile.”
Formazione Giyasov, sarà Justin Gamberi, che guida l'angolo del contendente classificato mondiale imbattuto, Caleb “Mani dolci” Impianto (16-0, 10 KO). Gamber crede che Giyasov possa saltare sulla pista veloce per un titolo mondiale.
“Nel gioco di boxe di oggi, hai molti pugili con un alto pedigree amatoriale, lottando per un titolo mondiale prima del loro 15th lotta pro,” Justin Gamber ha dichiarato. “Credo che Giyasov si adatti a quello stampo. Lo vedo lottare per un titolo mondiale all'inizio della sua carriera.”
Jose Haro fighting for a break in 2018
 WEST JORDAN, Utah (Dicembre 18, 2017) – United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight champion Jose “Pepito” Haro (14-1-1, 8 KO) is suffering from unfair blowback for the accidental role he played this past summer, in which his opponent, Daniel Franco, nearly died from injuries resulting from their nationally televised fight in Idaho.
Il 3-2 underdog Haro, fighting out of West Jordan, Utah, dropped Franco with a chopping right in the eighth round, soon followed by a crisp combination of devastating punches, which resulted in a knockout victory and the USBA title for Haro.
Purtroppo, Franco (16-2-3, 11 KO) was sent to Mercy Medical Hospital, where he underwent two brain surgeries to relieve pressure caused by brain bleeds. He came out of a medically induced coma and, fortunately, Franco continues to recover at home in California from what his father/trainer, Al Franco, has described as a miracle.
“I can’t forget it,” Haro said about his last fight. “It’s been traumatic. I’m very happy Franco is recovering but, every time something comes up about him on social media, a lot of people tag me. I don’t answer, I just need to deal with it. My victory was taken away, I couldn’t enjoy it. I fought a clean fight, but some people blame me for what happened.”
Haro hasn’t fought since that fateful night in Iowa last June. Whitfield Haydon, who serves as Haro’s agent, is a veteran Southern California matchmaker, forse, best known for discovering under-the-radar boxing talent such as Haro. It appeared that Haro was finally going to catch a big break in late October, when Haydon was contacted about a non-mandatory title fight for Haro with International World Boxing (IBF) Featherweight World Champion “Fulmine” Lee Selby (26-1, 9 KO). The Selby vs. Haro world title fight contract was reportedly being drawn up and Team Haro had agreed to promotional options in the event of him winning. Suddenly, anche se, communications with Team Selby went dark. Team Haro later learned that Selby had gone in another direction, Eduardo Ramirez, who Selby defeated by way of a 12-round unanimous decision December 9 a Londra.
“We were going to London for short money because the world title shot was worth it,” Haydon explained. “Haro would have been one helluva live dog in that fight. I must not have been the only one thinking that way. I’ve been hearing that, within the boxing industry, Haro has become a hot potato after his Franco fight. How ridiculous is this? Last time I checked, Haro’s a featherweight who’s also capable of fighting at junior lightweight or super lightweight. My phone has been silent, anche se, other than for a late notice fight or a fight at lightweight. Boxing sometimes eats its own. This is a joke.”
Haro, who was a member of the USA Junior Olympic Boxing Team during his amateur days, isn’t 100-percent sure why he’s not being offered good fights, but he does blame most of it on boxing politics.
“After the Franco fight,” Haro remarked, “I feel like I’ve been benched. I think I’m not getting good fights is because I’m a high risk, no reward fighter. I’m depressed right now about it. I love boxing but, Sono 30 with a wife and five kids. Boxing politics is the reason!”
Boxing is the most unforgiving sport, boxers risk their lives every time they walk up the three steps into the ring. The aftereffects of a boxing tragedy like this is traumatic for all parties involved. Nobody knows that better than the 30-year-old Haro.
Classificato n. 15 nel mondo dalla IBF, Haro works fulltime for Pepsi, putting product on shelves at supermarkets in Utah. The father of three girls and two boys, the hard-working Mexican-American starts at 3 a.m. and works until 12 mezzogiorno, then goes home to watch his children because his wife, Yesenia, also needs to work to make ends meet.
 Haro has overcome so many obstacles during his career that some refer to him as, “Hard Luck Haro.” In addition to repercussions from the Franco fight, back in 2015, he was shot in both feet (see accompanying picture) in a parking lot after shopping by a stranger for no apparent reason. Haro noted, “I was tainted by that because only bad guys get shot, destra?”Losing the opportunity to fight in his world title fight against Selby was another example of what Haro’s been facing the past six months. “I’m not much of a talker,” ha ammesso, “but I won’t be used for leverage. I won’t’ be used as piece of meat. I’m not taking a fight just for the money, I’m going in the ring to give it my all to win for me, my family and team.
“I’m riding this out (boxing career) for my wife and children. I’m teaching my kids to never give up and to continue working hard no matter what life may throw you. It’s been rough. We’ve had our ups and downs, but I have to continue working until, fiduciosamente, I get a big payday.”
For Haro and Haydon, they’re both due for a big break in 2018.
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UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT BLAIR “THE FLAIR” COBBS SIGNS WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS
Photo by Prince Ranch Boxing
LAS VEGAS, NV (Dicembre 15, 2017) – Prospettiva super leggera imbattuta, Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (8-0, 6 KO), che è gestito da Prince Ranch Boxing’s Greg Hannley, has signed a promotional agreement with Golden Boy Promotions. Cobbs, who trains in Las Vegas by way of Philadelphia, is ready to take his career to the next level, and vows to bring value to an already loaded stable at GBP.
“I’m super excited that I’ve signed with Golden Boy Promotions,” said Blair Cobbs. “I worked extremely hard to get in position to sign with a top-notch promoter and all that hard work has paid off. It’s time to step up my game and show the world that I belong with the elite fighters in my division. I’m going to make everyone proud at Golden Boy with electrifying performances. I want to thank Greg Hannley for making my dreams come true.”
“This is just the beginning of a great working relationship with Golden Boy Promotions,” Greg Hannley, presidente della Prince Ranch Boxing, dichiarato. “Blair Cobbs is an exceptional fighter with a ton of upside. His dedication to the sport of boxing, along with his elevated ring IQ, is what makes him special. Golden Boy Promotions is a first-class operation, and Blair will shine with every opportunity that comes his way.”
Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Foto
Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Sabato, Febbraio. 10 in diretta su Showtime®
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Presentato da Premier Boxing Champions
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LOS ANGELES (Dicembre 18, 2017) – Imbattuto campione del mondo di tre divisioni Mikey Garcia e campione del mondo welter imbattuto IBF Junior Sergey Lipinets è andato faccia a faccia per la prima volta Lunedi at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Sabato, Febbraio. 10 in diretta su Showtime (10:15 p.m. E/PT). The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Copertura Showtime Championship Boxing conterrà anche due divisioni campione del mondo Rances Barthelemy in un rematch contro Kiryl Relikh per il WBA 140-pound titolo mondiale vacante.
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promosso da Ringstar Sport e Promozioni TGB, sono al prezzo di $250, $150, $75, $50 e $20. I biglietti saranno in vendita domani a 12 p.m. CT and will be available at Ticketmaster.com.
Lipinets will be making the first defense of his world title while Garcia looks to become only the third fighter in modern history to become a champion at 126, 130, 135 e 140-libbre, joining future Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao*.
Ecco quello che i partecipanti alla conferenza stampa hanno dovuto dire Lunedi dalla Conga Room a L.A. In diretta:
MIKEY GARCIA
“A world champion like Sergey Lipinets is more exciting an opponent for me than an easy title defense. I wanted a challenge and this man presents that. He’s a bigger man naturally. He’s going to be very hungry and motivated. He knows a victory over me launches his career to the top. That’s going to make this an interesting fight.
“To win a world title in a fourth division is a big deal to me. My dad always wanted a three-division world champion, and now I have a chance to give him a fourth title. That’s something that really excites me.
“It’s been a great return to boxing since my layoff. When I came back, I wanted to move fast and take on big challenges. That’s what we’ve been doing so far. I want to take on any challenges that people think I can’t achieve. I think slowly we’re proving to everyone that I’m better than ever and I’m going to keep taking on the kinds of fights that will cement my legacy.
“It would be a great accomplishment to be in the discussion with guys like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, that would be a win in itself. But it wasn’t on my mind when taking this fight. I just want to keep fighting the best out there. There’s still more for me to accomplish until I’m on the same level as Pacquiao and Marquez.
“Sarà una grande battaglia. Like I’ve said, the challenge for me is that I’ll be fighting the bigger man. Nella notte di lotta, that advantage he has on me might be enough to make it that much more exciting. It will be interesting to see how well I adapt to the size. I have to make adjustments to overcome those challenges. This should give the fans the excitement that we want to give them.
“My only focus is on Febbraio 10 against Sergey Lipinets. That’s my target throughout the entire camp. There may be more opportunities for me on the horizon, but you’ll see on fight night that I’m one hundred percent focused.
“I know that I have the possibility to be the biggest star in boxing like a Floyd Mayweather, and I think I’m on track to accomplish that. I don’t see a lot of guys in the sport with the resume of accomplishments that I have. I’m going to continue take on the best and beat my opponents convincingly.”
SERGEY LIPINETS
“Mikey Garcia is a great champion and I want to be in the position that he’s reached in this sport. The only way there is to go through him.
“I’m taking on a great challenge against Mikey Garcia, and many people think I’m not ready. This is the fight that I wanted. I’ve had many obstacles in my way throughout my career and I’ve overcome them all. I’m going to overcome Mikey Garcia just like that.
“Every time I have sparred with top fighters, like Terrence Crawford, I have learned more about what I need to improve to get to the next level in this sport. That kind of experience has helped my confidence increase and will help me when I face Mikey Garcia.
“A lot of things can happen when you move up in weight. Usually people use some pop. Whatever version of Mikey Garcia shows up; I’ll be ready for him.
“I believe I’m going to win, Mikey believes he’s going to win, and it will all unveil in the ring. One thing I can guarantee; che sta per essere una grande lotta.
“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Ora, I’m ready to fight the best, and Mikey Garcia is truly that.
“I had to work very hard to make the transition from champion kickboxer to a champion boxer. I did everything I had to do, moving from gym to gym and sparring everyone. I always aimed for the best and wanted to be the best at what I do.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother & Allenatore
“We know that Sergey Lipinets is a very dangerous fighter. He’s a really strong champion. I know he’s going to be hungry because he wants to become a big name by beating Mikey.
“Mikey is very smart in the ring. We’re going to come in there with a good game plan. We’ll have some big sparring partners. Strong, heavy guys who will give Mikey a big challenge in sparring.
“Mikey has to be in great shape for this fight. You can easily win the first eight rounds, but there are still four left. You have to be able to finish the fight. A great power puncher like Lipinets can finish you in one round.”
BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Trainer
“We will be prepared for any and every thing. This way, when fight night comes, we’ll have an answer for everything. The key is that we just have to be on point from the opening bell to the end. There’s no way around it.
“We’re going to cover everything in training camp. You have to have every option available to you on fight night. This way, you’re never surprised in the ring. Sergey won’t go in there swinging to get a knockout, he’s going to be disciplined and focus on getting the victory.
“I believe that Sergey is on a mission. I know Mikey Garcia is on a mission too, and I respect that. I respect that these two men are fighting each other. Champions do what Sergey is doing, and that’s fighting the best.”
Richard Schaefer, Presidente & CEO di Ringstar Sport
“This is going to be a huge night for the 140-pound division. It will be another toe-to-toe showdown at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where so many great matchups have taken place before. I biglietti partono da soli $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.
“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 vittorie, 40 per KO, between the two of them. These guys are both champions who are daring to be great. These are exactly the kind of fighters that the public likes. These fighters will push themselves to be great.
“These guys only know one thing, and that is winning. Sergey Lipinets is the biggest puncher at 140-pounds and it seems like Mikey Garcia always seeks out these big punchers.
“Mikey is looking to do something that only Manny Paccquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done, in moving up from 126 pounds through 140 pounds winning titles at each division. It is very difficult to carry that power up from featherweight. You have to tune-in to see an exciting fighter like that trying to make history.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & Direttore Generale, SHOWTIME Sports
“What boxing needs are great fights. Bene, high quality matchups like Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton, Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia and Errol Spence vs. Kell Brook. There needs consistently be good fights, and that’s what we have been doing at SHOWTIME for the last couple of years. No other network has done the quality of fights that SHOWTIME is doing. No other network is as committed to the sport as SHOWTIME has been.
“The best need to fight the best, and that is what Mikey Garcia has done. He came off of a two-and-a-half-year layoff and in 18 mesi he’s had four fights, two title fights and will be going for a title in a fourth weight class, something only Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done before. That’s what great fighters do.
“Historically the fighters who separate themselves as legendary, are the ones who challenge themselves and travel across weight classes to seek these challenges. But there are two sides to this story. Those who have been paying attention have seen Sergey Lipinets make a lot of noise on SHOWTIME cards lately. He has risen very quickly.
“If you just look at Lipinets’ record, 13-0, and think about him fighting Mikey Garcia it would sound crazy. But if you look at the kind of competition he’s faced, his last seven opponents have a combined record of 163-15. That’s not something you usually see 13 fights into a career. Lipinets is a combat veteran, and whatever happens in the ring, he will be ready for it. It’s going to make for an exciting night.”
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*Pacquiao won lineal championships at 126 e 140-libbre, although he did not win alphabet titles.
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MELIAN DEMOLISHES SANTILLAN IN ‘LOMACHENKO STYLE’ PRO DEBUT; NOW WANTS ARGENTINE NATIONAL TITLE
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