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UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECT DOMINIC WADE TAKES ON TOUGHEST CHALLENGE OF HIS CAREER IN FORMER WORLD CHAMP SAM SOLIMAN FRIDAY, Meitheamh 26 ON SHOWTIME®
ShoBox: An Tripleheader Giniúint Nua
Beo Ag 10:35 p.m. AGUS/PT From Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, Nigh.
“My time has arrived…I’m ready for the next level.” – Dominic Wade
“My road to regaining the world title begins on June 26 against Dominic Wade.” – Sam Soliman
NUA-EABHRAC (Bealtaine 27, 2015) – Young undefeated middleweight prospectDominic "Soilse Amach" Wade will take on the toughest opponent of his career when he faces former world champion Sam "Rí" Soliman i gcás is mó de ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua ar Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 26, beo ar Showtime ó Little Creek Casino Saoire i Shelton, Nigh.
Wade (17-0, 12 Kos), Washington, D.C., and Soliman (44-12, 1 NC, 18 Kos), de Melbourne, An Astráil, will clash in the 10-round middleweight main event of the TGB Promotions tripleheader. In other televised bouts, former Marine and 2012 U.S. Oilimpeacha Foireann Captaen Jamel"Semper Fi" Scadán (11-0, 7 Kos), of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and 19-year-old former amateur standout and unbeaten super welterweight Erickson "casúr" Lubin (10-0, 7 Kos), de Orlando Fla., will be featured against opponents to be determined in separate bouts.
Más buadhach, Wade will begin to transition from promising prospect to legitimate contender in his quest to become the next ShoBox graduate to win a world championship. Go dtí seo, 61 ShoBox alums have captured world titles.
While Wade is unbeaten, Soliman is vastly more experienced, having competed in four world championship fights. He held the IBF Middleweight World Championship before suffering a debilitating knee injury and losing via unanimous decision to Jermain Taylor in his first title defense last October. Soliman, who was leading on the judges’ scorecards at the time of the injury, will make his first start since losing the 160-pound title.
“This is a great opportunity for me to face a former world champion,” Wade said. “While he’s more experienced I truly believe my time has arrived and I plan to show the boxing world that I’m ready for the next level.”
“I know what it takes to be a world champion, the sacrifices needed to endure, the battles that need to be won. My road to regaining the world title begins on Meitheamh 26 against Dominic Wade,” said Soliman.
“We’re very excited to work once again with the terrific SHOWTIME and Little Creek Casino Resort teams on this exciting fight card,"A dúirt Tom Brown de Promotions TGB. “Wade vs. Soliman is an excellent cross-roads bout. Ina theannta sin, Lubin and Herring are two of the best prospects in boxing.”
Wade, 25, Beidh ag déanamh a chuid 2015 debut and third appearance on the network. In his first ShoBox fight – and first 10-rounder — he stepped up in class and won a close but clear decision over Leasainm Brinson i mí an Mheithimh 2014. The aggressive-minded 5-foot-11½-inch Wade, a top amateur before going pro in March 2009, Is 6-0 with four knockouts since returning to the ring in February 2013 after a two-year layoff due to promotional problems.
A well-conditioned, power puncher who is steadily ascending in the world rankings, Wade’s four stoppages have come inside two rounds (one in the first, three in the second). Wade, who had over 160 troideanna amaitéarach, is coming off a second-round TKO over Eddie Hunter caite Nollaig. 20, i Shelton.
The 5-foot-8½-inch Soliman keeps a relentless, almost non-stop pace and delivers punches from odd angles. Tough and durable, Soliman can be very awkward and he is always well-conditioned. This combination makes Soliman a very difficult fighter to face. Chuaigh sé 0-2 in WBA 168-pound world title fights before dropping a notch in weight to capture the IBF Middleweight World Championship with a decisive 12-round decision over Felix Sturm in a rematch on May 31, 2014.
The 41-year-old Soliman, who lost the title in his first injury-marred defense against Taylor, Is 9-1-1 with one No Contest since May 2008. A former kickboxing world champion, Soliman has been knocked out just once – in 2007 by then WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Anthony Mundine. The veteran has had a successful yet unusual 18-year career that began with a four-round fight but then followed with three straight 12-rounders (all went the distance) in three different weight divisions over a period of five months.
The 5-foot-10-inch Scadán bhí an 2012 United States National Champion at 141 pounds and captained the 2012 U.S. Olympic Games boxing team. The 29-year-old turned pro in December 2012 and has remained active since with five fights in 2013 and four in 2014. Scadán, who will be making his ShoBox tús, is making his second start of this year, coming off a lopsided eight-round decision over Hector Marengo Márta.
Herring served nine years in the Marine Corps including two tours of duty in Iraq. The Long Island native enlisted about a year after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Herring considered giving up the sport multiple times, particularly after the death of his infant daughter, Ariyanah, due to sudden infant death syndrome in 2009 – three years to the day before the Olympic Games opening ceremony in London. But he was persuaded by coaches and teammates to stick with it.
Ag 19 bliain d'aois, Lubin is one of the youngest boxers to appear onShoBox (Francisco “Panchito” Bojado, ag 18, was the youngest.). Lubin is a heralded blue-chip prospect who will be making his ShoBox tús agus 11ú tús ó casadh pro i mí na Samhna 2013. A southpaw with good punching power, skills and movement, Lubin will be making his third start this year and his fourth scheduled eight-round bout.
Lubin had a remarkable amateur career. Bhí sé ar an 2013 Náisiúnta curadh Lámhainní Órga ag 152 punt, an 2012 National PAL Champion at 141, an 2012 Junior Olympic National Champion at 138 pounds and the 2011 National Junior Olympic Champion at 132 punt.
Barry Tompkins Beidh glaoch ar an ShoBox blow by blow with expert analyst Steve Farhood agus iar curadh domhanda Raul Márquez ag fónamh mar anailísithe ringside. Is é an léiritheoir feidhmiúcháin Gordon Hall le Richard Gaughan a tháirgeadh agus Rick Phillips stiúradh.
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Maidir ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua
Ó bunaíodh é i mí Iúil 2001, an tsraith criticiúil clú dornálaíochta Showtime, ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua tallann óg Tá feiceáil comhoiriúnaithe diana. An ShoBox tá an Fhealsúnacht a televise spreagúil, slua-taitneamhach agus cluichí iomaíocha am céanna ag soláthar an talamh a chruthaíonn do ionchais toilteanach chinneadh le dul i ngleic le haghaidh teidil domhan. Tá cuid de na liosta atá ag fás de na 61 trodaithe a bhfuil le feiceáil ar ShoBox agus dul chun cinn a garner teidil domhan Áirítear: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams agus níos mó.
MIGUEL COTTO LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & Grianghraif
WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO TO FACE
FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DANIEL GEALE
AR Meitheamh 6, 2015 AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN LIVE ON HBO®
ARNA THÍOLACADH AG ROC NATION SPÓIRT + MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS
Los Angeles (Bealtaine 26, 2015) – Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO s), the reigning WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion and the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes, will defend his titles against former Two-Time World Champion Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 KO s) of Australia on Meitheamh 6, 2015 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a 12-round fight that will be televised live on HBO. Cotto hosted a Los Angeles media workout Dé Máirtafternoon at Wild Card Boxing Club in preparation for his title defense against Geale.
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Here’s what Cotto and his trainer, Freddie Roach, Bhí a rá:
Miguel Cotto – WBC & Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion
“I feel good and in the best shape possible. I just feel ready. I know Geale is a tough opponent and he is going to bring his best on Meitheamh 6, but I trust in the work we have done here in Los Angeles and I’m going to bring my best too.”
“After 14 years in boxing, the best decision I could have made was to take the last year off. My mind was not in boxing, but since I got here with Freddie, everything is working perfectly again. Boxing is all I know. Is Dornálaíochta mo shaol. Through boxing, I raised my family and I work to provide the best future for them. They are the reason I love boxing.”
“Boxing at this point in my career is a battle with myself. Everyday I need to bring my best in the gym from morning to evening. Next week has to be better than last week. I need to ask myself to be better every day. I know that if I bring my best to the gym every day, I can bring my best the night ofMeitheamh 6 against Geale.”
“Freddie comes here every day with the best attitude and he knows how to get the best out of me.”
“It will have been 364 days to the day on Meitheamh 6 since I have been in the ring. It’s not difficult to get back in after this long stretch. I’ve been focused on my work. I have gained more knowledge during my time off in order to get myself ready to fight again.”
“Daniel Geale is the next chapter in my career. After I get through him, I can talk about what comes next.”
Freddie Roach – Cotto’s Trainer
“Miguel’s sparring has been great. His movement has been very good. It’s hard on me in the ring! His body shots are very effective and the head shots come with it. I think we are going to get a late round knockout. Geale is tough enough to go some rounds, but a knockout in a late round…that’s my call.”
“One of Miguel’s greatest strength against Geale will be his body shots, but Miguel’s knowledge in the ring will be Geale’s ultimate undoing.”
“He has found a new home here at Wild Card and I’m glad I provided that for him. He loves this gym. He loves the atmosphere. He’s thrived in this environment and when a fighter is in a good mood and happy, he performs at the highest level.”
Cotto vs. Geale, troid 12-bhabhta do Magazine Craobhchomórtais Dhomhanda Middleweight WBC agus Ring Cotto ar, ar siúl Dé Sathairn, Meitheamh 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be televised live on HBO. An comhrac in, which is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions, will be the official kick-off event of the 2015 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Week and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Jaybird, TapouT, Tequila Cazadores and Venue Kings. Chomh maith leis an ngníomh mór taobh istigh an fáinne, Beidh an ócáid ghné roinnt suntasach baint Nation Roc a dhéanfaidh freastal a thuilleadh lucht féachana le taithí lucht leanúna feabhsaithe, including Roc Nation and Grammy nominated artist Big Sean taking to the ring for a special performance prior to the main event. The event will be hosted by notable emcee “The Voice of New York” Angie Martinez and will also feature hit master DJ Lobo who will serve alongside Martinez throughout the night. Ticéid praghas $500, $350, $250, $200, $150, $100, $80, $50, $35 agus $25, gan muirir seirbhíse is infheidhme agus cánacha, are on sale now and available for purchase at www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com agus ag an Oifig na dTicéad American Express ag Barclays Ionad. A ghearradh ar an nguthán, glaoch Ticketmaster ag (800) 745-3000. Doirse oscailte ag 6:00 PM, Tosaíonn an chéad troid ag 6:15 PM and the HBO telecast begins at 10:30 PM ET/PT.
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Welterweight Duel Pitting Brennan “The Irish Bad Boy” Ward Against Gavin “War Horse” Sterritt Added to “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov”
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Bealtaine 27, 2015) – 26-year-old Connecticut native Brennan Ward (10-3) continues his run at 170-pounds when he meets Gavin Sterritt (6-1) ar an Aoine, Iúil 17 ag MOHEGAN Sun Arena i UNCASVILLE, Conn.
The contest serves as the fourth Spike TV-broadcast main card matchup of the blockbuster fight card. Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” a d'fhógair go luath.
The July 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima (26-5) agus Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6), chomh maith le Michael "Venom" Page (7-0) ag cur ar Bears Rudy (16-13).
Ticéid le haghaidh “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” a thosú ag díreach $25, atá ar díol anois agus is féidir a cheannach ag an Arena Oifig Bosca MOHEGAN Sun nó Ticketmaster.com.
After winning the Bellator Season Nine middleweight tournament, Ward fell short in a bid for the championship against Alexander Shlemenko, who held the title at the time. This past February, Ward would bounce back on short notice in his debut as a welterweight with a first-round rear-naked choke submission victory over Curtis Millender at Bellator MMA: “British Invasion.”
An Port Láirge, Conn. Tá dúchais ar affinity do chríochnú, as he has ended nine of his ten professional tilts before reaching the judges’ scorecards. With his hometown a mere 10 miles away from the venue, “The Irish Bad Boy” is sure to have a strong home cage advantage over his opponent.
Nine years Ward’s senior at 35, Sterritt is a submission specialist fighting out of Liverpool, England who has held titles for multiple regional promotions. “War Horse” has competed twice under the Bellator MMA banner already, earning victories at Bellator 99 and Bellator 114.
“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Dé hAoine, Iúil 17, MOHEGAN Sun Arena, UNCASVILLE, Conn.
Bellator Welterweight Teideal An comhrac in: Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight Gné comhrac: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight Gné comhrac: Michael Leathanach (7-0) vs. Bears Rudy (16-13)
Bellator Welterweight Gné comhrac: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
Baltimore Boxing meets with Baltimore Police Officials!
L-R: Mindi Smith, Ally Smith, Jake Smith, Ganesha Martin (Chief of Staff Baltimore Police Department), Debbie Ramsey (Former Baltimore Police Detective and Founder of Unified Efforts) and Anthony Batts (Baltimore Police Commissioner)
Le foilsiú láithreach
Dún na Séad, MD (Bealtaine 27, 2015) – Jake Smith, CEO of Baltimore Boxing Promotions, and his family recently met with Baltimore City Police officials.
Gabha, a longtime promoter in the Charm City and former professional boxer, was personally impacted by the riots as his gym was temporarily shut down. Having spent his entire life in and around Baltimore, Smith called the riots the worst thing he’s ever seen and feared for the safety of those that had neighboring businesses. Within a few days, order was restored due to an outstanding effort by the Baltimore PD.
During the visit, which included time with Chief of Staff Ganesha Martin and Commissioner Anthony Batts, Smith personally thanked them for their heroic efforts. He also donated tickets for his Bealtaine 29 “Blood, Sweat & Tears” fight card at Michael’s Eighth Avenue to the department and will honor them during the evening.
“The police are unsung heroes in almost every community,"A dúirt Smith. “It’s unfortunate that certain isolated incidents have many people feeling like law enforcement is bad. We all must remember the good that they’ve done in keeping us safe. They risk their lives to keep crime, drugs and guns off the streets. It’s also important for people in Baltimore to remember how scary it was living here during the riots. The men and women of the police department literally had to face violent protesters while significantly outnumbered. For all that they did to restore the city I love, the absolute least I can do is donate tickets and honor them on fight night. I believe that we all owe them a big thank you for protecting us.”
Tickets for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175 nó ag dul go dtí Baltimoreboxing.com. Tús ticéid aonair ag $25 agus táblaí VIP de 10 atá ar fáil do $500. Is féidir le gach ticketholders VIP taitneamh a bhaint as saor in aisce oeurves hors d'ó 7-8 pm, the best seats in the house and a special meet and greet with five time world champion Vinny Paz.
In addition to honoring the policemen and women, Baltimore Boxing is proudly teaming up with Unified Efforts. Since their founding in 2012 by former Baltimore detective Debbie Ramsey, Unified Efforts is a full-service bullying prevention organization that has helped raise awareness throughout theCharm City. To assist with the program,
Baltimore Boxing will donate tickets and proceeds from a 50/50 raffle on fight night.
For more information on Baltimore Boxing Promotions, tabhair cuairt ar Baltimoreboxing.com
Steve Upsher Chambers to have homecoming bout this Friday night at Stadium Holiday Inn in Philadelphia
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AMIR KHAN & CHRIS ALGIERI FIGHT WEEK QUOTES PLUS! PHOTOS FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
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TUREANO JOHNSON PROVIDING GREAT SPARRING FOR DANIEL GEALE
NEW JERSEY (Bealtaine 26, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions contender middleweight, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 Kos), is now the chief sparring partner for Daniel Geale (31-3, 16 Kos) as he prepares him for his upcoming WBC title clash with Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 Kos). Johnson, who captured the WBA International and WBC Silver middleweight titles in his last bout, is currently ranked WBC #2, WBA #5, IBF #8 and WBO #13. He gives his thought on sparring with Geale.
“Daniel Geale is a special fighter who possesses a lot of boxing skills,” said Tuerano Johnson. “He’s looking real sharp in the gym and his power is there. I can feel the snap on his punches and I think Miguel Cotto is in for a big surprise. Everyone is counting Geale out but not me. Gary Shaw brought me in to test Geale’s skills and after a few days of sparring, I believe Daniel will be crowned champion.”
“I brought Tureano to the gym to spar with Geale because he’s a good look to emulate Cotto and he’s one of the top fighters in the middleweight division,” Gary Shaw said. “The feedback I got from Johnson about sparring Geale is very positive. I’m confident that Daniel will use everything in his playbook to come out victorious.”
Tureano Johnson is currently riding a 4-fight winning streak, three of which came by stoppage. Highly ranked across the board of all sanctioning organizations, Johnson is on the cusp of landing a big fight.