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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets San Antonio Persconferentie Quotes & Foto's
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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 DEZE VRIJDAG AT 10 A.M. CT
LOS ANGELES – The Bellator bantamweight championship will be up for grabs Vrijdag, Maart 2 wanneer Darrion Caldwell (11-1) makes his first title defense against Leandro Higo (18-3) bij Bellator 195 binnen WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma., 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,'Zei Bellator-president 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.”
Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie zal streamen Bellator.com en wereldwijd op de Bellator mobiele app. Tickets voor Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Vijg gaan over de verkoop deze Vrijdag, December. 22 bij 10 a.m. CT en kan worden gekocht bij de kassa van WinStar World Casino en Resort, evenals via Ticketmaster en Bellator.com. Extra gevechten worden in de komende weken aangekondigd.
Caldwell has been on a steady ascension to championship status since signing with Bellator in 2014. Ahead of his championship victory over Eduardo Dantas bij 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 en 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 tegen Joe Taimanglo, the 28-year-old Pitbull Brothers product also competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazilië 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.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Vijg Strijd kaart:
Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (11-1) vs. Leandro Higo (18-3)
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Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Badou Jack kijkt uit naar Monumental 2018 Binnen & Outside of the Ring Following Impressive 2017 Campagne
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(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / Showtime)
LAS VEGAS (December 19, 2017) – Na een nadrukkelijke debuut in het licht zwaargewicht divisie, twee-divisie wereldkampioen Badou Jack is op zoek om te gebruiken 2018 om te bewijzen dat hij de top 175-pond vechter in de wereld en een van de beste pound-for-pound vechters in de sport.
“Ik ben 100 procent vertrouwen in mijn vermogen om op te nemen en te verslaan iedereen in de divisie,” zei Jack. “Ik ben de nieuwkomer op licht zwaargewicht, maar ik heb al bewezen dat ik behoor. Ik zet al het licht zwaargewichten op de aankondiging.”
licht zwaargewicht debuut Jack's zag hem uitdagen WBA kampioen Nathan slim in de co-main event van de Mayweather vs. McGregor blockbuster showdown in augustus in de voorkant van miljoenen. Jack domineerde de actie vanaf het begin en stopte de kampioen in de vijfde ronde om een wereld titel houder in een tweede gewichtsklasse geworden.
“Na mijn overwinning tegen Slim, Ik ben klaar om de grootste gevechten richten die er zijn,” zei Jack. “Ik weet dat als ik uit te voeren naar mijn capaciteiten, Ik ga een pad te zetten in de richting van de eenmaking van de titels. Ik moet het gewoon neem een gevecht op een moment.”
Jack begon 2017 door het aantrekken van een sensationele prestaties in een gevecht van het jaar kandidaat tegen dan IBF Super middengewicht wereldkampioen James Degale. The unification showdown on Januari 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn ended in a controversial draw, ondanks de meeste ringside waarnemers het scoren van de strijd in het voordeel Jack's.
“Instellen van mezelf voor succes voor volgend jaar zou niet mogelijk zijn zonder een grote 2017” voortgezet Jack. “Kick-off van het jaar met de eenwording strijd tegen James Degale is de beste manier om te beginnen, en hoewel ik bestolen, het was een grote avond voor mij en mijn team. Ik heb veel geleerd en zeker opgedaan nieuwe fans in binnen- en buitenland.”
Geboren in Zweden en uitvechten van Las Vegas, de 2008 Olympian voor zijn vaders geboorteland Gambia is een wereldkampioen in de ware zin van het woord. Jack is dit jaar genomineerd voor de tweede keer in zijn geboorteland Zweden voor de Sportman van het Jaar award op het prestigieuze Svenska idrottsgalla. Maar wat er ook gebeurt in de ring, grootste overwinning Jack zal aankomende geboorte van zijn tweede kind maart zijn.
“Ik was in staat om veel tijd doorbrengen met mijn familie in 2017 en ik koester altijd dat,” zei Jack. “Balans is de sleutel in deze sport en in het leven. Met een ander kind komst, Ik kijk ernaar uit om te blijven mijn dromen te volgen als vader, man en een wereldkampioen.”
Met grote gevechten en een nieuwe toevoeging aan de familie op de weg, Jack weet dat dit het jaar om te profiteren van zijn status als een internationale wereldkampioen om hem naar nieuwe hoogten te brengen, waaronder zakelijke en charitatieve inspanningen die in zal worden aangekondigd 2018.
“Ik heb sterke wortels en ik draag mijn erfenis met mij elke keer als ik in de ring,” zei Jack. “Ik heb een verantwoordelijkheid om nederig te zijn en de mensen kampioen. Ik bezocht een heleboel nieuwe plaatsen in 2017 en het is echt uitgebreid mijn kijk op de wereld. Ik ben klaar om vooruit op het jaar te nemen en mijn team, familie en fans trots elke keer als ik de kans krijgt.”
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2016 Olympisch zilveren medaille SHAKHRAM GIYASOV geleverd in U.S.A. naar Start Pro Career
LAS VEGAS, NV (December 18, 2017) – Oezbekistan superster en 2016 Olympisch zilveren medaille, Shakhram Giyasov, is geland in de Verenigde Staten, en zal vestigen in Las Vegas, NV, om zijn professionele carrière te starten. Als een professionele, Giyasov zal campagne in het weltergewicht divisie, waar hij was een sensationele amateur opvallende.
Op leeftijd 24, Giyasov die staat op 5'9″, is één van de meest getalenteerde boksers aan de professionele gelederen in de afgelopen tien jaar in te voeren. De afgelopen zomer in Hamburg, Duitsland, de rechtshandige Giyasov gevangen Gold (Weltergewicht) bij de 2017 International Boxing Association (AIBA) Wereldkampioenschappen. overwinning Giyasov in de finale tegen Cuba Roniel Kerken, de 2012 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar, kwam niemand verbazen, als Oezbekistan was de #1 zaad invoeren van het toernooi. Shakhram werd verkozen tot beste bokser van het toernooi door zijn collega's, winnend 56% van de AIBA online poll.
“Ik ben aangekomen in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika en zijn van plan om mezelf te vestigen als de volgende grote kampioen uit Oezbekistan,” Said Shakhram Giyasov. “Mijn doel is om het weltergewicht divisie te veroveren en uitgegroeid tot een pound-for-pond kampioen. Ik zette mijn doelen hoog, omdat ik geloof in mezelf en het team heb ik om me heen zetten. Samen gaan we naar de top.”
Giyasov, die is een mega-ster in zijn geboorteland van Oezbekistan, wordt beheerd door ruslan Khusinov, een internationale sport-agent met banden met een aantal van de beste amateur boksers in de wereld. Zijn redenering voor het brengen van Giyasov aan de felle lichten van Las Vegas was makkelijk, om zijn merk te vestigen in het mekka van professioneel boksen.
“We zijn zeer tevreden met onze beslissing om Shakhram Giyasov naar Las Vegas te brengen,” Said Ruslan Khusinov. “Iedereen herkent Las Vegas als het mekka van het boksen en dit is waar we willen onze stichting op te bouwen. Ik heb grote plannen om Giyasov een super-ster hier te maken in de Verenigde Staten, net alsof je terug naar huis, waar zijn populariteit valt niet te ontkennen.”
training Giyasov, zal zijn Justin Gamber, die begeleidt de hoek van ongeslagen wereld gerangschikt mededinger, Caleb “Sweet Hands” Plant (16-0, 10 KO). Gamber gelooft Giyasov kunnen springen op het snelle spoor naar een wereld titel.
“In de huidige boxing game, heb je veel boksers met grote amateur-stamboom's, vechten voor een wereld titel voor hun 15th pro strijd,” Justin Gamber verklaard. “Ik geloof Giyasov past die schimmel. Ik zie hem vechten voor een wereld titel in het begin van zijn carrière.”
Jose Haro fighting for a break in 2018
 WEST JORDAN, Utah (December 18, 2017) – Boxing Association van de Verenigde Staten (USBA) vedergewicht kampioen 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.
De 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.
Droevig, 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, misschien, 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 “Bliksem” 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, hoewel, 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 in Londen.
“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, hoewel, 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, Ik ben 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.
Ranked No. 15 in de wereld door de 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 middag, 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, terug 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, rechts?”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,” gaf hij toe, “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, hopelijk, 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 “de flair” COBBS SIGNS WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS
Photo by Prince Ranch Boxing
LAS VEGAS, NV (December 15, 2017) – Ongeslagen superlichtgewicht vooruitzicht, Blair “het Flair” Cobbs (8-0, 6 KO), die wordt beheerd door 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,” zei 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, president of Prince Ranch Boxing, bepaald. “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's
Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Zaterdag, Februari. 10 live op Showtime®
Vanaf het Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas &
Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
Klik HIER Voor foto's van Esther Lin / Showtime
LOS ANGELES (December 18, 2017) – Ongeslagen drie-divisie wereldkampioen Mikey Garcia en ongeslagen IBF junior weltergewicht wereldkampioen Sergey Lipinets ging face-to-face voor het eerst Maandag at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Zaterdag, Februari. 10 live op Showtime (10:15 p.m. EN/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.
Showtime Championship Boxing dekking zal ook een twee-divisie wereldkampioen Rances Barthelemy in een rematch tegen Kiryl Relikh voor de vacante WBA 140-pond wereldtitel.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Ringstar Sport en TGB Promotions, zijn geprijsd op $250, $150, $75, $50 en $20. Tickets zijn te koop morgen bij 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 and 140-pounds, joining future Hall of Famers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao*.
Hier is wat de persconferentie deelnemers te zeggen had Maandag van de Conga Room at L. A. Live-:
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.
“It’s going to be a great fight. Like I’ve said, the challenge for me is that I’ll be fighting the bigger man. Op Fight Night, 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 Februari 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; het gaat om een geweldig gevecht worden.
“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Nu, 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 & Trainer
“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, Voorzitter & CEO van Ringstar Sports
“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. Tickets beginnen bij slechts $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.
“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 wins, 40 door knock-out, 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 & General Manager, Showtime Sport
“What boxing needs are great fights. Good, 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 maanden 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 and 140-pounds, 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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