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Mikey Garcia vs. Sergey Lipinets San Antonio Cindezela lenkomfa Quotes & Ama ifotho
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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 LOKHU ULWESIHLANU AT 10 A.M. CT
I-LOS ANGELES – The Bellator bantamweight championship will be up for grabs Friday, March 2 nini Darrion Caldwell (11-1) makes his first title defense against Leandro Higo (18-3) at 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,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “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.”
The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Amathikithi for Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Fig hamba on ukudayiswa lokhu Friday, Dec. 22 at 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. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Caldwell has been on a steady ascension to championship status since signing with Bellator in 2014. Ahead of his championship victory over Eduardo Dantas at 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 futhi 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 ngokumelene Joe Taimanglo, the 28-year-old Pitbull Brothers product also competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 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.
Kubuyekeziwe Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Fig Fight Card:
Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (11-1) vs. Leandro Higo (18-3)
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Two-Division World Champion Badou Jack Kubukeka Phambili Monumental 2018 Ngaphakathi & Outside of the Ring Following Impressive 2017 Umkhankaso
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(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / Showtime)
Las Vegas (December 19, 2017) – Ngemva kokuthi i-DEBUT ozwakalayo ekukhanyeni division sosondonzima, ezimbili-division emhlabeni iqhawe Badou Jack ifuna ukusebenzisa 2018 ukufakazela ukuthi kuyinto phezulu 175-ganda wokulwa ezweni futhi omunye the best iphawundi i-ganda fighters in the mdlalo.
“I am 100 amaphesenti beqiniseka ikhono lami ukusithatha futhi abashaya ubani division,” wathi Jack. “Ngingumfana osanda kufika e-sosondonzima ukukhanya, kodwa Sengivele wazibonakalisa ngiyilungu. Ngithathe ngokubeka wonke heavyweights ukukhanya oku isaziso.”
ukukhanya aseqala sosondonzima Jack sika embona inselelo WBA iqhawe Nathan ngobuqili uma kwenzeka co-main we Mayweather vs. McGregor ashisa izikhotha Yimpi ngo-August phambi izigidi. Jack wabusa isenzo kusukela ekuqaleni futhi wayeka iqhawe e round yesihlanu ube umnikazi isihloko yezwe yesibili ekilasini isisindo.
“Ngemva win yami ngokumelene ngobuqili, Sengilungele ukubhekisela izimpi ezinkulu laphaya,” wathi Jack. “Ngiyazi ukuthi uma ngikwenza kuze kube amakhono ami, Ngizofika Ukusetha Indlela lokuhlanganisa izihloko. Ngisanda kuzodingeka ngiyithathe asilwe ngesikhathi.”
uJack waqala 2017 ngokubeka phezu ukusebenza amadlingozi Fight Yonyaka ikhandidethi ngokumelene ke IBF Super middleweight World Champion James DeGale. The unification showdown on January 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn ended in a controversial draw, naphezu izingqapheli eziningi ringside beshaya mpi umusa Jack sika.
“Ukubeka ngokwami impumelelo ngonyaka ozayo ngeke ibe khona ngaphandle kokuba enkulu 2017,” baqhubeka Jack. “Ukukhahlela unyaka nge ukulwa ubunye ngokumelene noJakobe DeGale ukuthi indlela engcono kakhulu ukuqala, futhi yize ngifika babamba inkunzi, kwaba usuku olukhulu kimi kanye nethimba lami. Ngafunda okuningi futhi nakanjani yazuza abalandeli abasha kuleli kanye nasemazweni aphesheya.”
Wazalelwa e-Sweden kanye nokulwa aphume Las Vegas, the 2008 Olympian ngoba Gambia kayise bomdabu kuyinto iqhawe emhlabeni ngomqondo truest izwi. Jack ibilokhu oqokiwe kulo nyaka okwesibili e-Sweden lwakubo ngokuba Male Athlete umklomelo wonyaka ka ngesikhathi ehlonishwa Svenska idrottsgalla. Kodwa kungakhathaliseki ukuthi kwenzekani e iringi, iyawina Jack enkulu kuyoba lokuzalwa oluzayo wengane yakhe yesibili ngoMashi.
“Ngakwazi ukuchitha isikhathi esiningi nomndeni wami 2017 futhi mina lazise ngaso sonke isikhathi ukuthi,” wathi Jack. “Balance kuyisihluthulelo kulo mdlalo futhi empilweni. Nge enye ingane eza, Ngibheke phambili Ngokuqhubeka ukulandela amaphupho wami njengoba kwenza ubaba, umyeni futhi iqhawe emhlabeni.”
Nge izimpi ezinkulu futhi elisha umndeni endleleni, Jack uyazi ukuthi lona unyaka ukusizakala isimo ekuso njengethuba iqhawe emhlabeni ngamazwe ukuba alethwe ezinyoni, kuhlanganise ibhizinisi futhi izimisele yesihle ukuthi uzobe umemezele e 2018.
“Mina ibe nezimpande eziqinile futhi ngithwala ifa lami nami njalo uma Ngifaka iringi,” wathi Jack. “Mina sinomthwalo wemfanelo ukuba bathobeke futhi babe iqhawe abantu. Ngivakashele eziningi izindawo ezintsha e 2017 futhi ngempela enwetshiwe umbono wami emhlabeni. Ngikulungele ukuthwala nyaka futhi wenze ithimba lami, umndeni nabalandeli uyaziqhenya njalo ngithola ithuba.”
Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract
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2016 Olympic Silver Medalist SHAKHRAM GIYASOV Arrives in U.S.A. to Start Pro Career
Las Vegas, NV (December 18, 2017) – Uzbekistani superstar and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, Shakhram Giyasov, has landed in the United States, and will settle in Las Vegas, NV, to start his pro career. Njengoba a professional, Giyasov will campaign in the welterweight division, where he was a sensational amateur standout.
At age 24, Giyasov who stands at 5’9″, is one of the most talented boxers to enter the professional ranks in the last decade. This past summer in Hamburg, Germany, the right handed Giyasov captured Gold (Welterweight) at the 2017 International Boxing Association (Aiba) World Championships. Giyasov’s victory in the finals against Cuba’s Roniel Iglesias, the 2012 Olympic Gold medalist, came to no one’s surprise, as the Uzbekistan was the #1 seed entering the tournament. Shakhram was voted best boxer of the tournament by his peers, ngokuwina 56% of the AIBA online poll.
“I have arrived in the United States of America and plan to establish myself as the next great champion from Uzbekistan,” said Shakhram Giyasov. “My goal is to conquer the welterweight division and become a pound-for-pound champion. I set my goals high because I believe in myself and the team I’ve put around me. Together we will go to the top.”
Giyasov, who is a mega-star in his native land of Uzbekistan, is managed by Ruslan Khusinov, an international sports agent with ties to some of the best amateur boxers in the world. His reasoning for bringing Giyasov to the bright lights of Las Vegas was easy, to establish his brand in the mecca of professional boxing.
“We are very please with our decision to bring Shakhram Giyasov to Las Vegas,” said Ruslan Khusinov. “Everyone recognizes Las Vegas as the mecca of boxing and this is where we want to build our foundation. I have big plans to make Giyasov a super-star here in the States, just like back home where his popularity is undeniable.”
Training Giyasov, ngizo Justin Gamber, who guides the corner of undefeated world ranked contender, Caleb “Hands Sweet” Plant (16-0, 10 Kos). Gamber believes Giyasov can jump on the fast track to a world title.
“In today’s boxing game, you have many boxers with high amateur pedigree’s, fighting for a world title before their 15th pro fight,” Justin Gamber stated. “I believe Giyasov fits that mold. I can see him fighting for a world title early in his career.”
Jose Haro fighting for a break in 2018
 WEST JORDAN, Utah (December 18, 2017) – United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight champion Jose “Pepito” Haro (14-1-1, 8 Kos) 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.
The 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.
Ngokudabukisayo, Franco (16-2-3, 11 Kos) 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, mhlawumbe, 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 “Lightning” Lee Selby (26-1, 9 Kos). 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, noma, 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 London.
“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, noma, 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, Ngingumfana 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 ezisezweni by the 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 emini, 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, kwesokudla?”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,” avuma, “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, hopefully, 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 (December 15, 2017) – Undefeated super-lightweight prospect, Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (8-0, 6 Kos), ngubani iphethwe yi- 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, president of Prince Ranch Boxing, washo. “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 & Ama ifotho
Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Saturday, Feb. 10 bephila Showtime®
Kusukela Alamodome e-San Antonio, Texas &
Kwethulwa ngu Premier Boxing Champions
Chofoza LAPHA Izithombe ku-Esteri Lin / SHOWTIME
I-LOS ANGELES (December 18, 2017) – Ezingakanqotshwa emithathu division iqhawe emhlabeni Mikey Garcia futhi unbeaten IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets wahamba nazo nobuso okokuqala Monday at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Saturday, Feb. 10 bephila Showtime (10:15 p.m. KANYE/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 Ukusabalala uyophinde isici ezimbili division iqhawe emhlabeni Rances Barthelemy e kumeshi ngokumelene Kiryl Relikh ngokuba singenamuntu WBA 140-ganda isihloko emhlabeni.
Amathikithi for the event, okuyinto kugqugquzelwa Ringstar Ezemidlalo TGB Amaphromoshini, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $250, $150, $75, $50 futhi $20. Amathikithi uzohamba ukudayiswa kusasa at 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*.
Nakhu press conference iqhaza ayezokusho Monday kusukela Igumbi Conga 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. On 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 February 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.”
USERGEY 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; ukuthi kuzoba empini enkulu.
“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Manje, 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, Usihlalo & CEO Ringstar Ezemidlalo
“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 start at just $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.
“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 kwi, 40 by Knockout, 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.”
USTEFANU Espinoza, Executive Vice President & Umphathi Ovamile, Showtime Sports
“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 izinyanga 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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