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Anthem’s FNTSY Sports Network and Fight Network Launch on go90™
Partnership Expands Anthem’s Mobile Footprint with Clips from FNTSY Sports Network’s Daily Shows, Fight Network’s Extensive Content Library
NEW YORK | TORONTO – Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. announced today that FNTSY Sports Whatunga, the world’s first and only channel dedicated to fantasy sports, a Whatunga Fight, the world’s premier multi-platform combat sports channel, have launched on go90.
“The launch of Anthem’s flagship properties FNTSY Sports Network and Fight Network on the go90 platform is an important step in our mobile expansion strategy,” said Leonard Asper, Tumu o Anthem Hākinakina & Entertainment Corp. “The service reaches mobile phone users across the U.S., creating a new national platform for viewer consumption and conversation. Our original and timely premium content is a perfect fit for the service, fueling combat sports fans with exclusive fights and digital features, while giving fantasy sports players an edge with the latest picks, rankings, projections and much more.”
Anthem on go90 includes daily clips from FNTSY Sports Network’s staple shows, whai wāhi HotRoster Todayhosted by Garion Thorne and Cam Stewart, te Pat Mayo Hour featuring award-winning fantasy sports expert Pat Mayo, Morency Unfiltered a Game Time Decisions, hosted by the outspoken Gabriel Morency, Home Ice Advantage with Chris Meaney, atu FNTSY Mixtape, highlighting the best short-form content featuring Corey Parson, Tim Gilbert, Ashley Docking and more. Fight Network will feature coverage all the biggest events in the combat sports world, exclusive interviews with top personalities and fighters, original productions such as Retrospective a Tristar Stories, plus fights and events from its extensive programming line-up. Watch Anthem’s FNTSY Sports Network and Fight Network on go90.com or the go90 app available on iOS ranei Android.
Available across all U.S. wireless carriers, go90 is currently delivering over 25,000 hours of live and on-demand sports from the top leagues in football, poitūkohu, soccer and more.
FNTSY Sports Network is the world’s first and only 24/7 television network designed from the ground up toinform, whai wāhi me te whakangahau i te neke atu i te 60 million enthusiasts who play fantasy sports annually and on adaily basis. Ko te teihana ūnga mō ngā kaitākaro hākinakina wawata, its schedule includes exciting live studioprogramming, whakaaturanga karanga-i roto i, tohunga papa, rongonui me te tohunga tauira, reality programming and on-sitecommentary from sports venues, poto-puka me te hötaka i nga tohunga a tawhio noa te fenua,whakarato kōrero hākinakina wawata, me te tātari hoki whutupaoro, peisipolo, poitūkohu, poikiri, korowha, haupoi,NASCAR me ētahi atu hākinakina. It also includes a fantasy sports “ticker” that features the most information available on a single screen. It airs on over 20 taura, satellite and IPTV platforms in the U.S. and Canada and onstreaming services including Apple TV, Tau, Amazon Fire, Xbox, Pluto TV and Smart TV platforms such as Xumo, as well as globally on digital and social platforms.
Whawhai he Whatunga 24/7 HD multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports. It airsprograms focused on the entire scope of the combat sports genre, tae konatunatua toi hōia, mekemeke,kickboxing, mamau ngaio, ngā tikanga mau rākau, whawhai rongo me te tātari, as well as fight-themeddrama, raupapa mau, pakipūmeka me te āhuatanga kiriata. Fight Network’s dynamic programming lineup includeslive events from around the world and extensive news coverage. Fight Network is distributed on cable, satelliteand IPTV systems in the U.S., Canada, a mo 30 whenua puta noa i Europe, Africa me te Middle Te Tai Rāwhiti, aswell as globally on streaming services including Apple TV, Tau, Amazon Fire and Pluto TV, as well as globally on digital and social platforms.
FNTSY Sports Network and Fight Network are subsidiaries of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.
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Undefeated hometown prospect Irvin Gonzalez to headline June 10; New England’s Future series continues in Worcester, MA
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Gamal Yafai and Frankie Gavin speak about undercard bouts this Saturday, Live on AWE- He taonga e o Entertainment
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Rances Barthelemy Training Camp Quotes & Photos
Two-Division World Champion Battles Kiryl Relikh in 140-Pound Title Eliminator on SHOWTIME Rāhoroi, Kia 20 Mai
MGM National Harbor in Maryland
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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD (Kia 10, 2017) – Cuban star Rances Barthelemy will look to take one step closer to becoming the first Cuban fighter to win world titles in three weight classes when he battles Kiryl Relikh in a WBA 140-pound title eliminator on Rāhoroi, Kia 20 on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIME at 6 p.m. AND/3 p.m. PT and is headlined by WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against top challenger Oscar Escandon plus super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell a Jose Uzcategui in a matchup for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship. In the telecast opener, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis defends his IBF 130-pound world championship against Liam Walsh.
Tickets for the live event at MGM National Harbor, promoted by TGB Promotions, E utu i $200, $150, $100 a $50, and are now on sale. To purchase tickets go to http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Already a champion at 130 and 135-pounds, a victory over the former title challenger Relikh will put Barthelemy in the mandatory position to face unified 140-pound champion Julius Indongo and do something that no fighter has done in the rich history of Cuban boxing.
Here is what Barthelemy had to say from training camp in Las Vegas:
1) How is training camp going? How have you benefitted from sparring and training alongside of your brother Leduan and Yordenis Ugas and have their recent performances been an indication of how you expect to perform?
“Training camp is going really well. Training alongside of my brother and Yordenis under the tutelage of Ismael Salas is the best thing that could happen in my career. They keep me focused and motivated to get better every day. Yordenis and I have been helping each other during our camps, he’s an Olympic athlete so having him to train with is really beneficial. We have a new strength and conditioning coach as well who has us in the best shape possible. E mohio ana ahau ki Kia 20 you guys will see the best Rances Barthelemy yet.”
2) What would it mean to you to become the first three-division world champion from Cuba?
“It would mean the world to me, after all that it took to defect from Cuba, the near death experiences, the imprisonments, leaving my loved ones behind, it would all have been worth it. I want to inspire the youth that come after me as well, let them know to never give up on their dreams no matter the conditions you live in or what the naysayers may say. Me winning a third world title and making history for a Cuban would prove that.”
3) What did you take away from Relikh’s loss to Ricky Burns?
“I didn’t get to watch the fight but watched the highlights and it seemed like a very entertaining fight. People were saying that it probably should have gone the other way even, so it seems like he put on a good performance.”
4) How would you characterize Relikh’s style and how do you see this fight playing out?
“He likes to come forward a lot and attack. I’m prepared for that if that’s what he plans to do come fight night but I also anticipate having to make adjustments. I always prepare to adjust to whatever my opponent brings. Being a cerebral fighter is a skill that has helped me succeed inside the ring.”
5) Can you address your 11-month layoff and how your training has been geared towards shaking off any ring rust you may have?
“There will be no ring rust come Kia 20 as we have been in the gym non-stop since my last fight against Mickey Bey. We took a few weeks off to visit Cuba for the first time since my defection. Aside from that I made sure to stay active and I’ve been training hard to be prepared when my name got called. The 11-month layoff happened for reasons out of my control. My management team has been trying to get the best opponents and unfortunately it took longer than we expected but we are here now and I’m as prepared as I have ever been.”
6) How did you trip back to Cuba come about and what was it like to be back in your home country?
“It was very emotional and a long eight years since I had been back. I didn’t know if I’d be able to go back or not. But I visited the Cuban embassy in Washington D.C. and they told me I’d finally be able to go back to visit my loved ones. It was nothing but nerves until I got over there. It was an emotional time and everyone welcomed me back with open arms in my hometown of Havana. It’s something I will never forget, especially for the way I was received.”
7) How do you rate your skills and progression as a fighter considering your last three dominant wins over top quality opposition? Do you feel that you are at the peak of your career?
“I am definitely at my peak physically, and I’m looking to match that on paper this year. Kei te tumanako ahau kia hoki ano ahau ki te mowhiti. I don’t like to rate myself, I leave that to the people and the media. They’ve taken notice and that’s why I am where I am today, but I am expecting big things to happen this year.”
8) Why did you feel it was time to rise in weight, especially considering the wealth of talent at 135 tika i teie nei? Who do you consider to be the top 135 fighter now that you are gone?
“My body was asking for it, 135 was taking too much of a physical toll on me. It may not have been noticeable, but I struggled to make weight during my last fight at 135 and felt I lost some of my power because of the drainage. Since I moved up to 140 I definitely have felt a lot better. It was the right move. Ētahi atu, I now have the chance to go after a third world title in a third division, which would be the first time for any boxer from Cuba.”
9) Why did you make the decision to move from Miami to Las Vegas and how do you think it has benefited you?
“To be honest, there is nothing better for a Cuban than to be living in Miami, because the weather is just right and what we are used to. But at the same time it presents a lot of distractions too. So moving to the boxing hub of the United States is better for me so I don’t get wrapped up in anything extra other than boxing. Ētahi atu, there are so many sparring partners here and I can go up to Mt. Charleston and get my runs in up there.”
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ABOUT RUSSELL JR. vs. ESCANDON
Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon is a featherweight world championship showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Rāhoroi, Kia 20 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIME at 6 p.m. AND/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui in a matchup for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in a WBA 140-pound world title eliminator against Kiryl Relikh. In the telecast opener, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
Mō ētahi atu pārongo, follow on Twitter @MrGaryRussellJr, TGBPromotions, @MGMNatlHarbor and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing awww.Facebook.com/MGMNationalHarbor. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, pai rawa Beer.
America’s Youngest World Champion Gervonta Davis And WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. Anchor Four-Fight, Split-Site Boxing Event Saturday, Kia 20 On SHOWTIME®
Davis Defends Against Unbeaten Liam Walsh To Open the Show From London;
Russell Faces Mandatory Challenger Oscar Escandon In Main Event from Outside Washington D.C.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
Rāhoroi, Kia 20 * Ora I 6 p.m. AND/3 p.m. PT
From MGM National Harbor In Maryland
NEW YORK (Kia 10, 2017) – America’s youngest world champion, Gervonta Davis, will make his first world title defense in the opening bout and featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. will make his mandatory world title defense in the main event of a split-site, four-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event on Rāhoroi, Kia 20, ora i runga i SHOWTIME i 6 p.m. AND/3 p.m. PT*.
Davis will travel to Britain to defend his IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship against undefeated No. 1-ranked contender and local favorite Liam Walsh from Copper Box Arena in London. Russell will make a long-awaited homecoming—his first professional fight in the region—and his second WBC Featherweight World Championship defense against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon live from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.
*Editors’ Note: In order to present all four bouts on one program, the Davis vs. Walsh bout may air on a delay basis of up to 30 meneti.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host Brian Custer will anchor the four-fight telecast from Maryland with coverage of Davis vs. Walsh provided by BT Sport. Veteran sportscaster Mauro Ranallo will handle play-by-play at MGM National Harbor with Hall of Famer Al Bernstein and former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi serving as analysts. Emmy award winning sports reporter Jim Gray and 2017 Hall of Fame inductee Steve Farhood will also serve from ringside. Secondary Audio Programming will be offered in Spanish by Alejandro Luna and former world champ Raúl Marquez.
From London, John Rawling will handle play-by-play for Davis vs. Walsh with former world champion Richie Woodhall providing the color commentary at Copper Box Arena.
“May 20 will be a big night of boxing and it kicks off a run of four consecutive weeks of world class fights on SHOWTIME,"Ka mea a Stephen Espinoza, Matua Vice te peresideni me Kaiwhakahaere General, SHOWTIME Sports®. “We have consistently delivered the biggest and most important boxing events from around the globe to SHOWTIME subscribers. This unique presentation—four fights, two world championships and two title eliminators, from different continents, all on one show—is yet another example of our unrivaled commitment to the sport.”
The 22-year-old Davis (17-0, 16 Koó) is the youngest reigning world champion from the United States and the second youngest in the world. The Baltimore native and Floyd Mayweather protégé will travel to hostile territory in his first title defense against Walsh (21-0, 14 Koó) in a matchup of undefeated southpaws.
Russell Jr. (27-1, 16 Koó) will look to make a statement in the loaded featherweight division against mandatory challenger Ecandon (25-2, 17 Koó), who owns a stunning knockout of former world champion Jesus Cuellar. Russell vs. Escandon is the sixth featherweight title bout on SHOWTIME since February 2016.
Two world title eliminators will round out the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING quadrupleheader. Top super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell (25-2, 16 Koó) and José Uzcátegui (26-1, 22 Koó) will face off in an IBF Super Middleweight Eliminator to determine the mandatory challenger for champion James DeGale.
Undefeated Rances Barthelemy (25-0, 13 Koó) will meet Kiryl Relikh (21-1, 19 Koó) in a WBA Super Lightweight Eliminator for unified champ Julius Indongo. Barthelemy, who won titles at 130 a 135, will earn an opportunity to become Cuba’s first three-division champion with a win over the hard-hitting Relikh.
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Jose Rodriguez unfazed, determined to KO 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez In “Rapid Fire” main event June 17
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SCORECARDS WILL NOT BE NEEDED FOR NEF 29 FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE
Kia tukuna tonutia atu: Lewiston, Maine (Kia 10, 2017) - New Ingarangi whawhai (Nef) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Rāhoroi, Pipiri 17, 2017 with the fight promotion’s next event, “Nef 29: STARS & STRIPES.” The event will feature a full slate of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. I mua i teie mahana, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight contest to the fight card. Josh Parker (5-9) ka tutaki Ētahi atu “The Finisher” Belcarris (0-1) i te taimaha o te 145, pauna whawhai. Both athletes have earned a reputation for finishing fights and “not letting it go to the judges’ scorecards.” Both will also be looking to bounce back from losses at “NEF 28” whakamutunga marama.
Josh Parker was riding high off a win over Derek Shorey (4-9) when he signed to face Matt Denning (4-6) i runga i April 29. Meapango hoki Parker, Denning was able to work his jiu-jitsu effectively and submit Parker in the first round. Like all Josh Parker bouts, Heoi, the action was fast and furious and the head of Ruthless MMA & Boxing predicts much of the same excitement for his fight with Belcarris.
“I want to thank NEF for the opportunity, and I want to thank my opponent for taking the fight,” Said Parker. “I’m excited for the challenge. Andre has a lot of experience in the cage and with 11 knockouts on his record, I’d say our fighting styles are going to make one hell of an exciting fight. The fans are going love this one. Ka kite koe June 17th!”
Andre Belcarris entered the NEF cage for the first time at “NEF 28,” making his professional debut after an amateur career spanning more than three-dozen fights. In the opposite corner stood veteran Walter Smith-Cotito (5-5). Belcarris held his own against the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt for two rounds before Smith-Cotito was able to submit him. While the fight did take place at featherweight, Belcarris had spent the majority of his camp training for a bantamweight bout with Elias Leland (3-2) until Leland had to pull out due to injury. Now with a full camp to prepare for a fight at featherweight, Belcarris promises improvements in his game.
“I’m working hard to improve upon my last performance,” said Belcarris between training sessions at NorthEast Assassins in Vermont. “A full camp with 145 as the target is a different setup. I will be ready!”
New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next event, “Nef 29: STARS & STRIPES,” i runga i Rāhoroi, Pipiri 17, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 a online i www.TheColisee.com.
For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. I tua atu, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New Ingarangi whawhai."
Mō New Ingarangi whawhai
New Ingarangi whawhai ("Nef") Ko te whawhai whakatairanga ngā kaupapa kamupene. Misioni a nef ko ki te waihanga i te mau ohipa kounga teitei mō ngā whawhai, me pā o Maine rite tahi. Whānui wheako i roto i te whakahaere hākinakina whawhai he kapa whakahaere o nef, production ngā kaupapa, whanaungatanga pāpāho, marketing, ture me te pānuitanga.
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